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The Washington times., 1915-11-24
-HE tongue performs many duties.
II works. tastes. talks, locates

'"HE tongue performs many duties.
1t works. tastes. talks, locates
trouble In tho mouth. turns.
twists. and really springs at its
objects when desirable. Attached as 1t
Is to a firm muscular base. the free.
serpentine end remains forever at lfb-
erty.
The back. spine or upper surface OF
the tongue looks up. so to speak. at the
palate and pharynx. II is rooted to the
little bone OF the neck called the "hy-
roid." as well as to the floor OF the
mouth. Its free end touches. flaps. or
points against the lower incisor teeth.
II the lower teeth have too fine an
edge upon them. sores. cuts and irrita-
tions may be constantly present on the
tongue. while there is often a possi-
biitv OF cancer from such internal wear
and tear OF the living tongue tissue.
alert observations OF such cracks and
crevices should safeguard from that
scourge. This peril is somewhat great
er for those who smoke or chew. Par
ticies OF hot carbon or tobacco always
make the hazard nearer. II abrasion or
the smokers tongue are present the use
OF tobacco must be taboo.
lOHkuc
Thanks to its substance. which Is for
the most part good. sound muscle. the
contour and shape OF the human tongue
changes from time to time as occasion
calls for.
The layer or cover OF the tongue which
hides its muscular nature from view Is
n pavement of hexagonal or six-sided
pisquets Of tissue called pavement
units" or squamous epithelium.
Minute cOnical nrOipCtiDna rise like
peaks here and there amid the pave
ment lining. They are very numerous
on the top. sides and point OF the
tongue Less In number and scattered
among the peaks are button mush-
rooms. called fungoid OF 'fungiform
papillae.' They contain the tissue
which give you the sensation Of taste.
Seven to s ten % other ,s and md larger ,,pap,htl
apex OF which Is directed toward the
throat-arc placed at the rear OF the
tongue. OF course. on its upper surface.
Each OF these "circomvallate papillae-
so-called because each IL really little
flat mounds surrounded by deep
moat Taste sensation is present on
both sides OF the moats At the bottom
Of these moats are tiny glands which
Dangers That Lurk.
When you look into the mouth. COM
monty enough the tongue is turned pal
ateward. and you see its under surface.
A fold in its midine is to be seen which
attaches itself also to the floor OF the
mouth. When too long. II runs so tar
forward as to restrict tho freedom OF
motion OF the tongue. Needless to say.
this Is a great obstacle to speech. par
tiCularly to the clear. perfect emana-
tion and enumeration OF lingual letters
and words, The possessor Is actually
''toneuc-tied."
The nerve of sensation called the
"gustatorv" nerve is branch OF the
NTH nerve that emerges from the spinal
column in the Uranium. II gives the
front part-ncarlS two-thirds-of the
tongue Its sensations Of pain. heat, cold
touch. and everything hut taste. This
is supplied by a different nerve called
the "chorda tympone.
The back third OF the tonue receives
taste sensation in the "cirComvallate te
papillae" from the tongue pharynX
nerve. This same nerve-tho "glosso-
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
Women Leaders For Orchestras- ---Why Not?
Queries Leader of Philadelphia Symphony
But the Woman Leader Is
Held Back BY Tradition
and Convention and To Be
Good Musical Comedy
Must Not Be "Gesucht."

would have been thought great at
all had they not been discovered by
an accident.
He wrote from his heart. because
he could not help II. And he is one
OF TIE masters"
But the interview had taken place
directly after the concert OF yes
tcrday afternoon and dinner waiting.
The twosome started dining room
wards. and became a threesome. and
the terrible TRADE on the woman or
chestra leader was delivered.
And II was so typical OF the Leo
Doid Stokowski who stands on the
dais and directs his orchestra so
msgnificently. we printed first OF
all In this story.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
Leopold StokowSki In a
Thumb-Nail | n tervie "
Champions Cause of
Woman Director and of
Musical Comedy.
By FLORENCE f. YODER.

by FLORENCE r.. fODER.
Tr Is ONE THING to sit side by
side with man and have him
i say what YOU expect him to say.
but far another to stand and look
up at him. while he towers over
you and delivers an ultimatum that
you did not dream he cherished.
Leopold Stokowski was mild and
calm as he discussed musical COM
edy from the sta ndpoint OF the sym
phony director vis-a-vis. hut when
he stood up and Numbered WHY
NOT? In answer to whether or not
women could be leaders OF big or
chestral organisations. all he needed
to be Siegfried was some armor. a
spear. and a horse to make the pic
turc complete. The spirit OF the
Niebelung Legendary hero was there.
There was not even time for ex-
postulation and agreement
For some reason he seemed to taRs
for granted that the interviewer had
expected 4 negative answer. and
thick and fast. intelligent. coherent.
ard fiery, his words came thunder
ing down. far down. on a perfectly
innocent head.
Women leaders OF orchestras? &?
Why not?
They, are perfectly capable OF do
Ing so now. and they will be doing
so In a few years. Perhaps not IN
our time, but surely later. Tradi-
tion. convention. the peculiar society
N
nrst. but sex. prevents the woman
from entering a field for which she
Il well qualified"
Hut this was the end and not the
beginning Of a thumbnail ten-minute
interview with the youthful director
OF the Philadelphia Symphony Or
chestra. crowded with personality.
ideas. and interest.
When the pictures OF the new lead
er for this organisation we're pub
lished two or three years ago. the
hoyish immaturity OF his face was
the subject for all sorts of comment.
favorable and unfavorable.
Fair-haircd and blue-eyed. With an
oval face. high forehead. and full
lips. he seemed moro like q sober
schoolbov than q man capable Of
leading one Of the foremost orches-
trail organisations In the country.
But his photograph looks. while
fun Of promise. arc missinE In the
intentness and virility Of his real
face.
Tall. slim. and slightly stopped.
With ever an expression Of thinking
thinkinE-he seems twice his age, I'm
til one sits opposite him. and In the
course of conversation gets the mar
ve!ously fresh and modern viewpoint
which he holds.
His words came In . torrent. yet
for all OF that he ID calm. and gives
the same impression Of well-con-
trolled energy which characterises
him as a leader.
Musical comedy-Rood musical
comedy" he said. has q distinct
place In the world Of music. and
should be looked upon with a. much
re3pect as higher forms Of that art.
Just now II is the form In which
America 10 speaking mnsically. the
srticulate expression of their musical
life As a mass. That 10 the reason
for Its great vogue. Some musical
comedies are good and others are
bad.
The Lehar piece. The Merry
Widow. was probably the best that
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
Pound Sweet Apples.
Oh. Pound Sweet apple. rich and

Oh. Pound Sweet apple. rich and
rare.
Distilling perfume on the air:
Kissed bv the sunshine and tho rain.
To you / doff my hs: again.
Down the old cellar stairs I went
In days agone. my mission bent
To choose from all your golden
store.
Fit for king, water core.
Oh. dumplinGs OF the good old days
To thee | lift my heartfelt praise;
Seal brown and smothered with rich
cream
The Pound Sweet baked awakes my
dream.
Oh. luscious elobule, what delights
You gave to us In wintry nights!
III trv you Just for chance once
more
Egad. this ones a water core!
Horace Seymour Keller.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
To Make Hair Curly
and WaTy In One Night

Hero is how your hair can he cur,ed
c"lN. easily. and harmlessly. BEFORE
retiring apply a little liquid silmerine
with clean tooth brush. In the morn
Ing you will find the hair has dried in
just the pr"tticst curls and waves-and
II VIII look and feel SO natural you'll
never think OF going back to the both
ersom" way you'v" been accustomed "a,
You won't b" troubled any more with
hair stringing around your facc-with
burnt, uneven ends. nor with that dull.
dead appearHn
Any druggist can. of course. supply
you with liquid Silmcrinc. ana a few
ounces Will last you n long time, II ia
neither sticky nor greasy, and Is really
delightful thing to use. 1t IL doubly
useful because Of also serving as a
beneficial dressing for the hair.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24

ANY small maiden who bcwails tn.
fact that her dolls beautiful curls
cannot h. comhed without disastrous
results would he overjoyed " her
child were presented with new wig
Of real hair that can be curlcd over
the fingers and brushed out wnen
tangled. These wigs are priced from
81 up at a q street hair store.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
NY Love Story.

lady OF sacac'tv md beautiful au-
'acitv once had the pertinacity
to ask me. 1t her dor:
"lf ' can find m'nister who IL no,
bold or "tnist"r-whv should I stay
dore?"
II Voc NO time for n"t'c"inr or
str mme~in" o- etut c"i-r and So
' Nae'"n"d uttering as fast as II
could snnpk
Hal ! = homr C-lon'of with fur
r'"h'"" h""'"iI. witch. rael
ma "onial-rut NOT on six a
W., X"
She 'H""hed and said quite Cvrionl:
''Well vHu'~n 'ho V0".. rrn,cic
of overvth'ro t"a''s tinrcar'--but
' sold ro'h'n: NOR
And thus We s~''n1 ~ NrNi~is'nr AVID
I moved nT 10 Tiris'n-"o and
she Ia nt''l spinister. and I'm a
hsCheldore.
-tnhmond Wa) Times Dispatch.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
BREAKS A COLD
IN A FEW HOURS
First dose of "Pape's Cold
Compound" relieves all
grippe misery.
Don't stay stuned-up,

Don't stay stuffed-up,
Quit blowing and snuffling. A dose
or 'Papes Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken will end grippe misery and
break up severe cold either In the
head. chest, body. or limbs.
II promptly opens clogged-up nos
tr'ls and air passages: stops nasty dis
charge or nose running: relieves sick
headache. dullness. feverishness, sore
throat. sneezing, soreness and stiffness
''Pape's Cold Compound Is the
quickest. surest. relief known and
costs only % cents at drug stores II
acts without assistance, tastes nice, and
causes no Inconvenience. Don't accept
a substitutc-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
Seen In The
Shops
By THE SHOPPER.

s. g.: @ :; ':: e: e.. &C.,; SIS: ::::,:: !: !: ::
brave spirit. But why put
too great a strain on the spirit? a
pair OF the wool socks which NAV be
had at a military shop IN + street.
worn on the feet o. nights have a
wonderful and stimulating effect.
Dreams OF freezing in the trenches
somewhere In France" are dispeiied.
cpen windows become a pleasure.
and the general mental repose aris-
ing from having done ones duty IL
easily worth 10 cents. The socks all
come in one size and are large in the
feet. but tight enough at the tops
to stay up and hold on all night.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24
THE TIMES DAILY AZINE PA
Construction Of Tongue
GiUes Ever-Present Peril
OF Malignant Growth
BY DR.. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG
(CooyrtGht. Apa Der Fsaturo
er Feature Service. Inc,.

pnaraneeal. as II Is calied-also Aives
me tongue the various other sensations
ns 'n nai, OF the tongue. to be sure. has
nerve. e'a"ia'
MI, conclusion. 1t should be borne IN
mind mine that decayed teeth, Jagged roots
1ina . .onsiis. rough and bleeding gums
OF biting the tongue are ali ~ ho .uaia
ca II the evil plague OF some msIic. .
nant growth is to be prevented pain
,s s not sign OF cancer unless a tumor
nann eaay present. Pain comes late in
uancer, whereas soreness without sweil-
ing means usually something else. which
u neglected might lead to cancer
The Washington times., 1915-11-24

Telephone Mnin $3.50 and ask "Ths
Shopper" for Information pirn0 tho
ndnies Of shops Thich carry the ar
fcies referred TO in this column.
M1ii inquiries should be enclosed
wtth a stamped, addressed envelope
Or postal card for reply.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24

Come in to tea" says q prim little
blue and red lady on the side Of an
odd bell of Brctagne ware. The lit
tie clapper Is piece of red clay
ana the sound II makes is but the
fee eblest Of tinkles. The price Is 81 -.
The Washington times., 1915-11-24

Heavy brass boxes with enamelcd
borders of dull green offer conceal
ment to about ffty cigarettes. The
price is 50. A combination ash-tray.
matchbox holder and cigar-box In
dull finished brass Is $50.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL news

Registering at the Hotel McAlpn,
New York. from Wilmington, during
the past week. have been:
Miss b. c. Cavoo. James S. Grant
Clarence c. Killcn. r. c. Hall. J. H..
Lang, A. j. curley. Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Preston. Thomas T.. Pcenoy, II. ID.
Belts. r. E. Doremus. Miss May Proc
tor, Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Evans. Il. A.
Philips. b. l.. Ward. Miss X. A. Nc
Clsfferty. William b. Foster, A. A.
Lissner, w. A. simonton, Mrs. II. II.
Fem, Mr.. and Mrs J. J. Raskob.
Miss Marguerite Warner, of Mil
ford. Conn. is visiting Miss Margaret
Gelger and Miss Charlotte Smyth, OF
this city.
Miss Pauline Smith. daughter of Mr.
| and Mrs. Brinton p. Smith, a student
at Wilson College, has returned TO hei
studies. after a holiday visit here.
William L. Wiley, who has beer
( spending the holidays with his parents
I MIR. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Wiley No on
/ King street. LETT this morning for Scran
ton, where he will spend some time. II
is salesman for large Chicago firm.
Miss Marguerite Warner, of Mi
ford, Conn, is visiting Miss Chariot
Smyth and Miss Margaret Geiger,
this city.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
FAMILY REUNION.

Mr.. and Mrs. David II. Robinson, Of
Clayton we're given surprise on
Tuesday by the homecoming of their
children. The day was very pleas
anily spent Those present were; Mr.
and Mrs. Ezra S. Robinson and son,
James. Miss Catherine and Nora. Of
Claymont. Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Rob
inson. Of Edge Moore and daughter,
Mrs. Leslie Wilson. and son Bennie,
of Talleyville: Mrs B. n. Wilson, of
TalleyWlle; Mr.. and Mrs. David f.
Robinson and son. Howard Earle, OF
near Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs Mary r.
Reed and son Vernice. Of Claymont
Master Curtis Reed, Mrs. Louisa
Wright and daughters. Misses Isabelle
l1stella and Margaret. Of near Clayton
Mr.. and Mrs. william H. Robinson, o
Clayton, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Rob
/ inson and sons, Roy and Rowland, o
/ Edge Moor. Mr.. aud Mrs. HarmsoI
/ Robinson and children. Master Willi
and Baby Gladys. Of Mendinhall, Pa
Four generatios we're present. Mas
ter Bennio being a great-grandchild
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
MATER MITCH COMPANY ELECTs.

Tho Water Witch Fire Company
held its annual election last night,
naming the following officers. Presi-
dent. j. Martin Dillon; vice-presi-
dent, John Maxwell; recording sec
rotary: Edward J. McGoldrick; finan-
cial secretary. William II. Murphy;
treasurer, Harry T. chatham; board
of managers, ]. Martin Dillon, chair
man: Edward Sayers, secretary;
George Quillivan. Charles p. Wolhar.
Robert Eakin. James Stewart, Hiram
Kimball.
Auditing committee-John J. Nc
Goldrick. Thomas Coady and Walter
A. Grant.
Equipment committee-Joseph Tay-
lor. Thomas ]. McGoldrick and Isaac
r. Pierce.
Combination apparatus,
Alfred Thompson; Jumbo machine.
William J. Quillivan
Matron-Mrs. Maxwell,
The year 1914 was a favorable one
for the organization. and during II
several important improvements TO
the company's property we're made
A new electric lighting system has
been installed and will be used fol
the first time this evening.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
west CLASSES MEET
MANY new FRIENDS

The New Years entertainment and
reception given by the Mems class
and the women's class of West Pres
byterian Bible School last night In
the Sunday school rooms of the
church proved to be one of the most
successful affairs that the combined
classes have ever given. An interest
ing program including musical selcc-
tiOns, readings. and social hour had
been arranged and the officers of the
two classes were present to extend
welcome to all guests and an in-
vitation TO all visitors TO join the
CLASSES.
AS each person entered the room
he was given ticket on which were
the words. who Are Your while un-
dernoath the name of the person was
written. Glass members were given
black tickets and visitors tickets
were printed in red
A brief address OF welcome was
made by the Rev. u. Franklin Smiley
who extended an invitation to all
present 10 join the classes adding
that the main object Of the reception
was to bring the members closer To-
gother and also to bring new mom
bers to the classes
AT the conclusion of the program
delightful social hour was enioyel
and refreshments served.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
.S423,ES1.O7 FOR The
COUNTY IN SIX MONTHS

County Treasurer Charles II. Lip
pincott presented TO the Levy Court
today the following report Of receipts
from county officers and other
sources between July 1 and Deccm-
Der 81 inclusive:
Corporations. fees. constable fines,
etc. S45.196.57; Wilmington hundred,
Robert NJ. Burns. collector, taxes for
1911. S1.34576 same for taxes for
1912. S6.936.73: total SS,2S2.49; from
C. II. Lippincott. collector, 1913. ST.
O62.50: same for 1914. $264, ,432.57; to-
tai, S271, ,495.O7; rural New Castle
county and poor purposes only as per
attached list, S9S.9O774; grand total
S423 3.SS1.S7.
In addition to the above the treas
urer received from rural New Cas-
tie county for road purposes only, as
per attached sheet, S54,523.2S
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
EIGHT MORE COUPLES
end MARRIAGE TIE

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon. Susan Piner. colored, was
granted divorce decree nisi from
William w. Piner, on the grounds oI
desertion.
Ethel p. Browne was granted a de-
cree nisi from Hugh c. Browne, on the
grounds of desertion.
A decree nisi was granted Arthur
Haley from Anna NJ. Haley, ON the
grounds of desertion.
Annie f. Hirshout was granted a
decree from Harry Hirshout on stat
utory grounds, with the privilege OF
resuming her maiden name of Annie
f. Fisher.
William l.. Emmons was granted a
decree from Anna T. Emmons.
Maurice c. Jackson was granted
n decree from Flora L. Jackson, on
the grounds of desertion.
Dr. George W. Quinn was granted a
decree from Lucy Quinn on the
grounds of desertiOn.
Lydia c. Paynter was granted de-
cree from her husband, Franklin
Paynter.
Mrs. Paynter testified to continued
cruelty and that on one occasion her
husband had choked her so hard that
she could not break away from him
and when her sisters friend, who is
now the husband of her sister, came
/ to her assistance that Paynter had
taken gun cartridges from a drawer
and threatened TO throw them In the
/ fire. and "end all of this" She dc
] clarod bat husband attacked her Will
4 a razor at one time and said he wa'
going to purchase a revolver She
stated that she dreaded to meet hei
husband in the street. as she feared
he would do her bodily harm. Jess'
r. Longacre. her brother-in-law, cor
roborate part of the testimony, fol
lowing which the court granted her
decree nisi. David J. Renhardt rep
resented Mrs. Paynter, no defence be
ing offered.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
aHrsTLERsv AT SOCIAL.

The monthly business and social
meeting of the "Tho iustlors.' a
class of young women recently or
ganizod at Easilake Presbyterian
Church. was held last night az the
home of the teacher. Mrs Henry Cum
ningham. At the business meeting it
was reported that $1,000 had been
realized from a two-act farce recent
~ presented. the proceeds Of which
will go 10 the building fund and at
the conclusion of the business part
of the meeting delightful social
hour was enjoyed. which was marked
by music. recltations and the serv-
ing of refreshments by the hostess.
Ii was announced that the next
meeting would be held at the home
of the Misses Logue, of No. ? West
TWonty-sovonth street
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
some HAPPENINGS IN
LOCAL SOCIAL CIRCLES

The regular meeting Of the
Woman's Missionary Society Of Cen
trail Presbyterian Church will be held
this afternoon, at which the home and
foreign subjects will be "The Treas
ury" and "China" respectively. Miss
Anna Martin and Mrs Norman
Downs will present the homo subject,
while Miss Eva b. Taylor and Miss
Mabel Baird will have charge OF the .
foreign subject.
A luncheon and card party will bo
given by Miss Ethel Hickman this
afternoon. in honor Of Mrs. James L.
Ferrebee, of Atlantic City. N. j., who
is tho holiday guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
jerome b. Bell.
Mr. and Mrs. jerome b. Bell entcr-
tanned at dinner Wednesday evening"
IN honor Of Mrs. Harrie A. Bell, Of
Philadelphia.
Lieutenant Albert Miller Penn. C..
S. ~. who has been spending a month
I'm this city with Mrs. Penn. has been
detached from the U. S. s. Kansas.
and ordered to duty at the navy yard
at Philadelphia.
Miss Kate McClanerty has Just
returned from New York. whore she
spent the entire week at Castle House,
learning the standard dances.
Under the direction Of the new COM
mittee for January, which consists OF
, Morris Braunstein. Edward Cannon
and Samuel Finger, an interesting
meeting OF the Ellaness Society OF
> the Young Mems Hebrew Association
, was held Sunday night in their par.
! lors at Third and King streets. when
. announcement was made by the Glee
y Club that they would entertain ths
i' society within the next month. A plar
: for the editing Of a club paper wal
a proposed by Edward Cannon, but 4
p was decided TO put this proposition
aside for a while.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

The engagement of Mis-, Blanche r..
Harman of Dover, Del. and Clarence
j. Eaton was announced ON New Years
Dav by Mrs Caroline llarman Mr..
Eaton, who is the only son of a. IT,
Eaton. founder of the Eaton and Bur
nett Business College, is graduate OF
the Maryland University Law Depart
ment. and Is q member of the Sigma
Kappa Phi Fraternity Miss Harman is a
graduate Of Gouchcr College and a mem-
her of the Tau Kappa ri Sorority.
No date has been set for the wedding.
Evening journal., 1915-01-05
Democratic Contest in Senate
and Fight Over House Attorney
BaIkS Legislature on First Night

vocates Of Mr.. Walker for attorney.
Representatives George W. Webster
of Brandywine hundred and Frederick
d. Bender of Red Lion refused to
walk out with the other rural mem-
bers
The House Republican caucus rati-
fed the following nominations for Of
hcers Of that branch
Speaker - Representative Charles
Fl. Grantland, of Wilmington.
Clerk-Edward Peirce of Milford.
Reading Clerk-Elmer f. Hoch. Of
Wopdside.
Bill Clerk-Homer Simmons of VIII
mington.
Sergeant at Arms - William r.
Dimes, of Bridgeville.
Telephone messenger-John r. Don
oway. of Millsboro.
Chaplain-The Rev. o. T. Baynard,
of Dover.
Page-John Buckson.
Stenographers-H Harry Martindale
and Miss Margaret Benson of Dover
and Miss Lillian Ray of Wilmington
il was nearly 1890 o'clock before
the House caucus adjourned. Repre-.
sentative George A. Hill of RridgevillG
was secretary Of the caucus.
Talk Over Contest.
Governor Charles r. Miller came
down on the last train last eveninl
and was at his Offices in the STATE
| House where he received many call
/ ers.
State Chairman Edmund Mitchell
former Judge Daniel o. Hastings
/ Ruby r. Vail. former Governor Sim
con s. Pennewill. Secretary of Stat
Thomas w. Miller and other promi
ncnt Republicans conferred with tn
Republican Senators about the Wald
mani Frazier contest. and discusse
plans for meeting the Democratic
attack The Republican Senators ar
! opposed TO opening the ballot boXe
of SeSnator Frazier's district, whic
the Democrats are demanding, on tn
ground that there is no absolute as
surance that the ballots are in th
same condition they we're when th
election officers delivered the boz
even though they are now stored ur
der lock and key
The Republican Senators were IT
sistent. too. that Senator Frazier. hold
ing the courts certificate OF election
should be sworn in with his colleague
andSbe permitted to vote. The Reput
lican Senators and Mr. Hastings an
Mr.. Vail. counsel for Senator Frazie
would not divulge their plans. OthC
lawyers who participated at times