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The Washington times., 1915-02-15
many IN LINE FOR
RECORDERSH|P HERE
President Confronted With Long,
List of "Candidates" for the
Position.

Lack Of timber out Of which to make
a selection Is not the reason President
Wilson has failed up to the present
time to name a recorder of deeds for
the District.
the President has 'ninety-one names Of
candidates for the office. These include
receptive candidates, self-suggested can
didates; and candidates whose names
have been suggested to the President
by their friends" While not a record
breaker the number Of persons sug-
gested for the recorders Job is one of
the largest which President Wilson has
had from among which to select a man
for a District Job.
List Of candidates."
Following is the list of persons whose
names have been suggested to the Presi-
dent for the job:
j. II. Anderson. J. f. Brodie. Norris
B. Clarke. Alfred b. Cosey J. J. Crane,
johnson s. Cravens, John w. Davis, ].
A. Dickson. Burton r. Doyle. Charles l..
Ebaugh. &. II. Eberle. J. l.. Edmonds,
II. q. Evans. Joseph r. Fague. b. 4.
Foster.
Carey 8. Frye. Emanuel NJ: Hewlett.
James 7. V. Hill. Richard r. Horner,
Giles 3. jackson. W. d. Johnson. John
II: Kelly, J. w. Paisley. A. A. Mathis,
Richard s. Mitchell. Benjamin +. Lee,
William 0ranch McIntire. Christian J.
GCckeler. George -. Semken, J. +.
Kaufman.
Robert w. Dutton. W. II. Holloway
Bernard J. Brown. r. W. Nash. 8. L.
Moore. J. J. Lightford. jr., q. w. Nc
Bath. William A. Orme. A. +. jenkins
Rev r. B. Ronin. Prof D. II. Stokes. J..
c. Bailey, James y. Sneed. w. II. Mel.
son. William X. Page.
Charles Il. Lane. Edward Beckham
James Il. Lloyd. James S. Mccarthy
John I. Martin. Walter r. Miller. d. j
Mohler, Paul W. Pope. Frank w. Reed
jerome II. Riley. James A. Ross. James
Schooler. Horace Spencer. William w
| Still, Rufus S. Stout.
j. l.. r. Talton. julius F. Taylor. 3
| II. Tyson, j. NJ. Underwood, w. l.. Ven
able. nr. J. Milton Waldron. L. G. War
| field, Robert l.. Preston, William Il
Gross. John B. Colpoys. Wilbur F
| cleavcr, y. c. Brantley. J. r. Daven
port William j. Dwyer. Prof W. +
| Reynolds.
Sully Jaymes. G. W. Tanner. Maurice
| Lyon. r. r. Knox, Lee Crandall, Jane
| W. II. Howard. Charles W. Lancaster
! Rev. George c. Clements. Rev j. Fran
els Lee. DR.. a. II. Weathers, w. W
| Woodward. nr. Lewis A. Griffith. Clif
ford II. Piummer. Rev. II. b. Robinson
Adam +. Patterson, and William +
| Morton.
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lently. like dumb beasts. and though
there were hundreds of wounded In the
one big room. scarcely a sigh or groan
was heard.
Good to See Gratitude.
1T was good to see the expression OF
gratitude which came over their faces
after their wounds had been dressed
and thev had been given clean garments
and put to bed" she continued. her
face lighting up again The hospital
was 80 much more comfortable than
the rough military trains that they
seemed to forget their wounds for the
time being. and many of them slept
like children"
As in most OF the larger cities Of
northern France. the large Casino
building at Deauville has been con-
verted into a military hospital. ana
hundreds Of cots now occupy the big
hall. where only a few months ago
thousands danced.
Il couldn't realize it at first" sain
Miss Drexel. THAT this was the same
hall where only a few days before I
had been one OF merry throng OF
young women and men whose only
thought was pleasure"
And did you come to America for the
sole purpose Of becoming a suffragist?'
she was asked.
NO: l was coming back to America
any way she replied. In fact. I
had never given suffrage serious
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Miss Constance DrexeI Working
With Congressional Union
After Resigning as Nurse.
SAYS SHE CAN DO MORE GOOD
$50 Hopeless, Continually
Patching Up Men Only to
Send Them Back to Front"

"Oh. Il seemed so hopeless. continu-
ally patching up wounded men only to
have them sent to the front to be shot
TO pieces again." said pretty Miss Con-
stance Drexel. the latest addition to
suffra gists ranks here who has recent
~ returned from Deauville, France.
where she was a nurse in a military
hospital.
After two months Of it my entire
system revolted. SO I decided to come
back to America and do something real
ly worth while by helping the women
here win the vote. This will at least
prevent a similar condition ever exist
ing here and we ma. later lie able to
help the unfortunate women of Europe"
This was the reply given by the
young newly-converted suffragst when
asked why she gave UP nursing in
France and returned to America.
Has Lived Long In France.
Although born in Philadelphia. Miss
Drcxel has spent the most Of her time
In France. where she was educated and
where she was living at the outbreak
of hostilities.
She was guest at the fashionable
villa Of Mrs. James c. Parish, jr.. Of
New York. when the first trainload Of
wounded French soldiers were brought
there and was among the first Of the
young women Of the social set to volun-
teer as nurse.
mo, had no idea Of becoming a
nurse when I went to Deauville.' said
she. a look Of sadness coming into her
sparkling blue eyes. but when the first
trainload Of wounded arrived they ask
ed for our car to help take them to
the hospital. and I went to the train.
and - oh. it was awful
A look Of pain crossed her face and
for moment she seemed unable to
proceed. She quickly recovered. now
ever. and continued. her voice trembling
with emotion.
when I saw those .pitiful. suffering
creatures as they were being taken from
the train. some horne on stretchers.
others leaning helplessly on the guards.
and inexpressible agony written on each
pale face. knew I could no longer 20
on dancing and be happy"
deep breath.
Didn't Go Back to Villa.
80 didn't go back to the villa. but
remained in the machine and went With
them to the hospital and did what l
could to relieve their suffering.
"Oh, 1t was heartbreaking at first to
be in the midst Of so much suffering.
to see those mangled forms on all sides.
and to be able to do SO little for them.
never thought l could stand it," said
she with a shudder, but just couldn't
leave them. The thought of their sur-
fering back there. when I went out. was
unbearable. so just stayed and
worked.
"And there was plenty. to do. They
were all covered with dirt and In many
cases the ragged clothing clung to their
wounds. These had to be removed OF
course, and the wounds washed. and the
men put to bed. 1t required more nerve
than ever thought I had. but when
realized the great suffering Of the mer
and saw how bravely they bore 1t.
just gritted my teeth and stuck to my
post They endured their suffering 81.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Woman Who Told of
Poison Needle Missing

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Alleged en-
plovment OF poison needle in spirit
ing away Mrs. Margaret Rohrs. a
pretty widow of thirty-five, Lying at
Union Hin n. j., is being Investigated
Ivy Police Chief Wallum.
During the last six months Mrs. Rohrs
lad reported several attacks by men
using II hypodermic On January u
she was in the office Of Chief Wallum
with this complaint. saying she was in
fear OF her life. Since then she has
not been seen.
A note was found that same day by
John Crowley, cousin, stating that
Mrs. Rohrs had been suddenly called
to Jersey City.
Mrs. Mary Laubenschlazer. a sister,
in-law, living in Jers"J city. stated
that Mrs. Rohrs had not been at her
home. She requested that a general
alarm be sent out.
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FINE FOR RHEUMATISM !
Musterole Loosens up Those Stiff
Joints-Drives Out Pain,

You'll know why thousands use MUS
TEROLE once you experience the glad
relief it gives.
Get a jar at once from the nearest
drug store. 1t Is a clean, white oint-
snent made with the oil Of mustard.
Better than a mustard plaster and does
not blister. Brings ease and comfort
while II is being rubbed on!
MUSTEROLE is recommended by
doctors and nurses. Millions of Jars
are used annually for Bronchitis.
Group Stiff Neck, Asthma. Neuralgia.
Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism.
Lumbago. Pains and Aches Of the Back.
or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles.
Bruises. Chilblains, Frosted Feet. Colds
OF the Chest Ut often prevents Pneumo-
nia).
At your druggist's, in 25c and b0c
Jars, and a special large hospital size
for $50.
Be sure you get the genuine MUS
TEROLE. Refuse imitations-set what
you ask for. The Musterole Company,
Cleveland, Ohio.-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Police Seeking Man
Missing Since Thursday

Search is being made for Joseph Et-
teren. fortv-nine years old. who dis
appeared from his home. 1857 c street
southwest. Thursday morning
Mrs Etteren. wife OF the missing
man, is alarmed as she fears harm
may have come to him in view OF the
fact that he was partly crippled. When
Etterlcn left home he wore black
suit. purple e-tinted overcoat. gray
sweater. and a black derby. He Is de-
scrihod as being about five feet eight
inches tall, and weighing about l6j
pounds.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Most Old People
Are Constipated

The wear Of years impairs the ac-
ton Of the bowels. With Advance
ing age people are disposed to re-
stricted activity and exercise, which
IL responsible for the constipated
condition Of most old folks. The d.
gestive organs are more sensitive to
the demands made upon them snd
rebel more quickly.
A mild, effective remedy for con-
stipation, and one that is especially
suited to the needs Of elderly people,
women and children. is the combina-
tion Of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin that IL sold in drug stores
under the name Of DR.. Caldwelrs
syrup Pepsin. A free trial bottle
can be obtained by writing to DR.. W.
B. Caldwell. 452 Washington ST.,
Monticello. Ills.
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SOAP ON YOUR HAIR CAUSES DANDRUFF,,
SCALPGETSDRY, THEN HA|RFA FALLSOUT

will not only be clean, but 1t will be
wavy. fluffy and abundant, and possess
an Incompatible softness and lustre.
Besides cleansing and beautifying the
hair. one application of Danderine dis
solves every particle Of dandruff
stimulates the scalp. stopping itching
and falling hair. Danderine is to the
hair what fresh showers Of rain and
sunshine are to vegetation. 1t goes
right to the roots, invigorates and
strengthens them. Its exhilarating and
life-producing properties cause the hair
to grow long, strong and beautiful.
Men! Ladies'! You can surely have
bottle Of Knowltohs Danderine from
any drug store or toilet counter and
try it.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
blood Destruction
Stopped and Rebuilt
Worrie. Overcome, Evidence
Brushed Away. Tho
Skin Cleared.

s. 3. s. the famous blood purifier. fs
mans architect. 1t contemplates the
damage done and repairs the damage.
1t also looks after the possible damage
and corrects all tendency to blood erup-
tions, decay of bones, clogging OF joints
and any and all Of those myriad of de-
structive effects such as rheumatism,
catafrh, swollen glands. sore throat,
bronchial affections and the host of In
frmities SO we'll known as being caused
by impure blood. And novs, why should
s. s. s. do all this? Simply because 1t
IL Natures antidote, a remedy Of search
Ing influence. 1t contains a powerful.
natural ingredient. that sweeps Its way
to the skin. And in doing this 1t not
only annihilates destructive germs out
causes them to be SO converted that they
are easily and harmlessly voided, ex.
PEELED or destroyed and then driven out
through the natural outlets of the body.
Thus let s. s. S. be your safeguard In
all blood troubles no matter what they
are. 1t won't Fail you. Get i bottle
today Of any druggist but refuse any
and all substitutes.
Get in communication with the medi-
ca! department. Write The Swift Spe.
cifc Co, 81 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
This special advisory work on blood
troubles has been Of ncaculable benent
end has cured host Of sufferers
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Clerks See Themselves
AS Others See Them

ITO see themselves as others see
them" a number of employees Of the
Postoffice Department attended pr-
vate exhibition at Crandalrs Theater
today of postoffice pictures taken for
the Government exhibit at the Panama
Pacific Exposition.
The pictures were made under the d.
rection Of the officials of the depart
ment and there ar efew clerks connect
ed with the various divisions who are
not shown in them at one plcae or an
other.
The pictures were designed to show
the working of all the branches Of the
department and arc most comprehensive
in detail
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Girls! Get a IS cent bottle
and try a "Danderine
/ Hair Cleanse"

always apply a little Danderine to the
scalp to invigorate the hair and prevent
drynese. Better STILL use soap as spar
ingly as possible. and instead have a
''Danderine Hair Cleanse Just mois-
ten a cloth with Danderine and draw it
carefully through your hair. taking one
strand at a time. This will remove
dust, dirt and excessive oil. In a few
moments you will be amazed. your hair
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
"Woman of Mystery"
Held as Church Thief

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Mrs. Kathet-
inc Randolph F1tzhugh, known AS the
woman Of mystery" who is said to
be related to the Janus Fitzhugh fam
lily of Virginia. was arrested on sus-
pic.on Of having stolen handbags from
Fifth avenue churches.
She was convicted in October. 1913,
Of the theft from st. Bartholomew s
Church of a gold mesh bag belonging
to Miss Dorothy Fisk. daughter Of
Banker Pliny Fisk. and a gold bracelet.
the property of Irene Munsey. an ac-
trpSS.
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"Hook" $4,000 in Bank
While Teller Watches

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Reviving the
old wire hook trick two bank sneak
thieves. scooped up $1,000 package Of
bills from under the eyes OF the paving
teller of the Dime Savings Bank, Brook
lyn. and made their escape before the
money was missed The theft was
committed Thursday. but the facts did
not become known until today.
Three men entered shortly after noon
and while one engaged the teller in
conversation one of the other manipu-
lated the hook.
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FEEL HEADACAY, DIZZY BILIOUS SICK?
CLEAN YOUR TORPID L|vER-D|ME A BOX

Sick headaches! Always trace them to
lazy liver; delayed. fermenting food in
the bowels or sick stomach. Poison
Gus. constipated matter. gases and bile
generated in the bowels. instead of be-
ing carried out of the system, is reab-
sorbed into the blood. When this poison
reaches the delicate brain tissue it
causes conyest nu and that duh. sicken-
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
Elevator CruSheS Mans
Leg at Paper Plant

Edward Wells. Of lll5 Twenty-fourth
street northwest. whose right foot was
crushed yesterday by an elevator at
the District Of Columbia Paper Com
pany plant, S255 X street northwest, Is
improving.
Wells was running the elevator from
the first to the second floor. and his
right foot was caught between the floor
OF the elevator and the top of the door
He was taken to the Georgetown Uni
~saAV Hospital.
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ing headache. Cascarets will remove
the cause by stimulating the liver, MAX
ing the bile and constipation poison
move on and out of the bowels. One
taken tonight straightens you opt by
morning-a 10-cent box will keep your
head clear. stomach sweet, liver and
bowels regular. and make YOU feel
bright and cheerful for months, Child
rem need Cascarets. too.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
French Show on'WaY.

MARSEILLES. Feb. 15-With the
French exhibit for the panama-Pacific
Exposition, the United States collier ia
son. which brought to Europe a cargo
Of Christmas toys for war orphans. has
sailed for San Francisco.
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Store in Twelfth Street
Damaged by Fire

Fire damaged the store or Samuel
Finman. 1907 Twelfth street northwest.
to the extent Of 81 200 early last night.
The cause Of the blaze could not be
ascertained. Finman and his wife. who
live over the store, were slightly
burned. They refused hospital treat
ment.
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Speaks on Lincoln.

Characterizing Lincoln as "the model
man." Congressman S. d. Fess, of
Ohio discussed the martyred Presi-
dents life at Hamline NJ. +, Church
last night.
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WILL REPASS PRESENT
BIG SUPPLY BILLS
House Leaders Ayerse to Re.
tracing Steps on Appropria.
+, tons for Next Session.

IF the appropriation bills fail In the
nresent Congress. 1t Is the intention Of
the members of the appropriating COM
mittees Of the House to frame no now
bills for the extra session. Plans are
nwo under way at the House to rera ss
this sessions bills at an extra session
under suspension Of the rules and
without extended debate.
The House leaders are de cidedly averse
to retracing their steps and doins their
work on the appropriation bills all over
again. They contend that the House
has done its part in pushing through
the annual supply bills. and that. good
or bad. these bills simply will be re-
passed at the special session-unless
tho ASminitration specifically directs
changes.
Could Save $50,O0O,O0O.
Reports have been current at the
Capitol that. If the appropriation bills
are to be repassed. about so. on. 600 will
be cut from them because Of the grow
ing Treasury deficit. 1t is learned from
members of the House appropriations
Committee TODAY that such step will
not be taken unless the Administration
eliminated in the new bills.
1t Is learned that House leaders sub
mitted to the executive branch Of the
Government, early in the present scs-
sion a statement showing how $4,000. COO
could be saved by cutting vigorously
public buildings. river and harbor. the
navy building program. and other prof
ects. The Administration Ia said to
have regarded such cuts as likely to he
unpopular with the country and with
Congress.
Await Presidents Order.
Consequently, the would-be economists 8
returned to the Capitol. slashed a few
items here and there. and brought in
bills following fairly closely the esti-
mates submitted by the executive de-
partment Now the deficit is said to be
growing. and the II told you So House
economists are busy.
1t ts authoritatively asserted that the
appropriation BUDGETS, as they have
been passed in this session, will not be
sliced in the new session unless the
White House directs the slicing and
names the projects to be eliminated The
House leaders feel they would be over
turned were they to bring in an econo-
my budget without White House back
ing.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
ElkS' Dance TONIGHT:

The February dance of the Washing
ton Elks will he given at the club house
on II street tonight. The mid winter
oyster roast will bs held Thursday.
The Washington times., 1915-02-15
POstOffCe Asks Bids.

The Postorice Department today
asked bids for postal vehicles in the
Ohio Indiana. Illinois. Michigan. Min
resota, Iowa. and Missouri districts.
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COL. HARPER CALLS FOR
BALANCE OF G. A. R. FUND
Announces that $4,000 Still Re-
mains to Be Raised for Encamp-
ment Here in September.

In an effort to collect the remaining
$4,000 necessary to finance the fiftieth
annual cncampment OF the Grand Army
of tho Republic. which is to he held in
this city in September. Col. Robert N.
Harper. chairman of the finance COM
mittee. yesterday mailed several hun
bred letters TO persons who have not
pledged thus far. The committee has
secured pledges amounting to $4,000.
W. +. Van Wickle, chairman OF the
committee on historic sites. has ap-
pointed William II. De Lacy. Herbert
Il. Cox. and julius f. Rockwell MEM
hers of his committee. Simon Wolf.
chairman of the honorary committee.
composed of residents of the District
who witnessed the review in 1865. has
completed his committee as follows:
Charles Brooks Bailey. Judge Charles
s Bundy. Aaron S. Csywood. W. V.
Cox. James CrogGon. William H. Deg
ses. George w. Evans, Thomas w.
Fowler, Judge Alexander E. Hagner.
Andrew W. Kelley, Charles c. Langley.
Henry Moreland. Fred l.. Moore, James
+. Oyster, William b. Palmer, Z. J.
Pullman Andrew II. Ragan. njamin
w Reiss, J. Richard Riggles, Charles
s. Smith, Thomas w. Smith. William
G. Spottswood. George Spransy. E. ].
SteIlwagen. DIR. Benjamin w. Sunny.
Washington Topham, DR.. J. H. Yarnall.
and Albert G. Yount.
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ARMY ORDERS.

second I.e,Ii. Dana Palmer. Third Infantry. aris
ton student is announced a, duty that ~
1uires him participate regularly and frequently
in acriaI flights from April L.
Lave of absence from tho date nj his relict
from the Ordnance Department TO September l. Is
granted Cap:. David {. SeaErsre. Ordnance DE-
Isrtment. who will sail for Hawaii about
September :.
First Lieut.. Roderici Dew. infantry. is relieved
from duty At West Point. and will Join the regi-
m,nt to which he nav be assigned.
r. direction Of tho President. Capt Irving !.
Car. Quartermaster Corrs. h relieved from detail
in that Cuns.
Capt Alex indcr T.. Williams Nintccnth Infantry.
detailed in he Quarterna.ter CorTs. 10 take effect
AIril q sill proceed t. 81. Louis. and report for
duty.
fIr,t Lieut. John VI. Kelso. jr. United States
army. retired recruiting officer. is relieved from
treatment at Fort LAYTON, Wash. and will re-
turn to his rropcr station.
Cart. Thomas T. Frisscl. Eleventh Infantry, hav-
ing been found incapacitated for active service on
account of disability incident thereto the retire
ment of Can't. Fr.>eIl is announced.
Cart Martin NovsS. infantry having been found
incaracitated for sctive service account Of dir
ability incident thcreto. the retirement Of Capt
Norak is announced.
Leave 81 aissncc for month with permission
TO visit Japan and Korea is granted Mai. Clarence
Il. Mcneil Quartemaster CorTs. to take effect
upon his relief from duty in the Philippine Dc
rsrtment.
The resignation ~ CAPT. Harry s Furnell. Medi-
cal Cur1s. Of Ills commission officer Of the
army has bCcn accepted BY the President, to take
effect June J.
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RED MEMS OFFICIAL
VISITS ALEXANDRIA
]. Ben Moore Attends Banquet and
Reception of Seminole
Tribe, No. s..

Alexandria. Va, April III. Ben
Moore, great sachem OF Virginia, tonight
paid a visit to Seminole Tribe. No. 3d.
Improved Order of Red Men. There was
a reception and degree work. which was
followed by a banquet in his honor.
served in the Young Peoples Building.
Music was furnished by Prof. browns
orchestra. 4 large gathering of members
attended. Among the visitors from
WASHINGTON was John J. Bunch. great
sachem of the District of Columbia
H. H. Newton was POSTMASTER. and
among those who made addresses were
the following: ]. Ben Moore. great
sachem: r c. Sullivan, great sannap;
c. NJ. Schwab. deputy great sachem; the
Rev. o. W. Triplett. /. r. Woodward.
Conrad johnson. J. William May, ii.
Noel Garner, and others.
4 mass meeting of citizens of the re-
Gently annexed territory will be held on
Friday night in the West End school
house south of George Washington Park.
Representation in the city council from
this territory will be asked of the city
council.
Four poker players forfeited s. collat-
oral each in the police court today and
the alleged proprietor of the place for
fcited SO The police late yesterday af-
ternoon went into a cigar store on the
west side of Royal street between King
81 c,moro, s,raetr Il, SEARCH or a man
who had not showed up a his home since
receiving his monthly pay check several
days ago. They found the players busily
rr,,od n,i,b ,ho,,, q. nm rho table The
'''h "''' 60" u, $50 -
h'p't> '"Ii'I ."' Nv" p'
l""eu w ''i" 'i' "''i '"'f
irS for.
m ,. ,,.i-,-. ,,iI ,,,Iod
'' r,:, 80; r.o.,,o.,
has appointed l'eN- Dr. Johh Ice Allisoh'
pastor oil the Secohd Trcsp! terrain Ihurch'
tins CITY. ana george t. NenneoF, aiso
of this CITY ana James lTlmpF' OF
Washington. a permanent committee on
the Orphans Home, LynchburG.