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The Washington times., 1915-04-06

tial list of facts desired from the MS
trlct building. and the Commissioners
have replied that they will forward the
different statements as rapidly as they
can be prepared. All the four subcom-
mittces are now organized and at work.
Besides that on historical facts, Cha
pin Brown. chairman, they are or tlnan-
cial facts. Capt. James L. oyster, chair
man: statistical facts, Edward c. Gra-
ham, chairman, and on facts respect
Ing assessment and taxation, John JOY
Edison, chairman. on the nominati on
of Mr., Edison. Chairman Macfarland
yesterday appointed the other members
of the Latter committee, as follows:
Harry l.. Rust. Benjamin F. Guy,
Frank =. Reeside. Cuno II. Rudolph,
John L. Weaver, II. Rozier Dulany. and
Thomas Bradley, and a preliminary
meeting was at once held. From now
on. under the direction of the executive
committee and with the assistance OF
the statistical expert and such other ex-
pert assistance as may be found ncces
sary, the subcommittees will press the
oollectiyl and collation. of the facts
necessary.
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
BRYAN URGES PARTY
TO DRY" STANDARD
Advises Iowa Democrats to Pick
Prohibition Advocate for
National Committee.

Secretary of state Bryan in letter
to Democratic State Committeeman L.
s. Remington, of Newton. Iowa, calls
on Dem 5crats to rally to the dry"
standard.
Secretary B-ynn's advice was asked
as to selecting q member of the DEM
ocratic I.atioral committee to succeed
Judge Martin j. Wade who was ap-
pointed to the Federal bench.
The Secretary of State advises Mr..
Remington and the Iowa Democrats
to pick a man for the. national COM
mittee who Is for prohibition and is
positively and definitely committed
to the home as against the saloon,'
lie declares he Will be greatly dis
appointed ctherwise.
Mr.. Bryan's letter is a scathing de-
nuncistion of the liquor cause and a
declaration that the Democratic party
must line UP on the right side of this
and other moral issues or suffer de-
feat.
This IS the first time Mr.. Bryan has
opcnly attempted to head the national
committee toward the dry cause.
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
Realty Transfers

Fairlawn-Joseph A. Bennett ct ux to Clyde
w. Smith, lots 1, . and 3, square 5eOi, So
Stamp. 90 cents.
Petworth-Clyde w. Smith ct ux to Joseph
A. Bennett. lots 55 and So. square 49, so.
Stamps, 81
Third and X streets southeast-Irvin Z.
Jones ct al. TO Samuel M and John r.
Brinkley, lot 4S, square 767, $40. Stamp. 81.
Twelfth street northeast, between l and X
streets-William II. Tutty to Charles NJ
Corson. lot 81 square sso So Stamp. 81
cents.
90S South Carolina avenue southeast--John e
Van Horn ct al to Jacob c. Mueller, lot
10, square s45, SO. Stamp, 81.
Eighth and Shepherd streets northwest
Trustees cf First Methodist Fpiscupa
Church OF Petworth TO District of Colum.
bia. lot 81, square 26, Petworth. $1,000.
Chillum Castle Heights-Munsey Trust Com.
pany, trustee, to William B. Usilton, lots
81 and 3s. square 3707. $500
1873 and 1885 Duncan street northeast--Hight
& Co. to Marion p. Bailey. lots 13O ant
13l, square zoos, SO Marian p. Bailey con.
So
Long INSTRUMENTATION =. Bailey to John il
Harwood. lots Sc and 57 block o. $40
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
TAX SYSTEM DATA
|NSHAPE BY MAY 5
Statistician A. NJ. Fisher Starts
Work on Districts Brief, Aid
ed by Committees.

Chairman of the several subcomrlit-
tees of the joint citizens committee en-
gagged in collecting facts to he laid be-
fore the Congressional inquiry board
on the half-and-half principle contro-
versy, began work to day preparatory 10
having most of their data in shape by
May 10.
The executive committee, Of which
Henry B. i. Macfarland is chairman.
has asked for at least partial reports
by that time. as all four subcommittee
are now fully organized.
Members of the executive committee
and th| chairmen of the four subcom-
mittees held "A conference at the office
of Mr.. Macfarland last night. A. M.
Fisher. recently engaged by the oxecu-
i've committee as statistician, was in
troduced and arrangements made or
the immediate utilization of his services
In. getting up the District brief.
The executive committee also has
presented to the Commissioners par
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
Colgate Musical Clubs
Aid New Orphanage

Proceeds of the entertainment of the
Glee and Musical Clubs of Colgate Uni
versity at the Raleigh last evening viii
be devoted to the equipping of the first
floor OF the new Baptist orphanage at
Brookland.
Old-time college glee songs were en-
Enthusiastically received and clever char
acter sketches by NJ. Myrlck were
especially we'll received. The stringed
quartet and the 'unstrung quintet,
also scored hits. The singing of Alma
Mater" by the entire clube, of sixty
voices. rounded out the program.
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
Frank Havens Rides
During Utility Test

Frank Havens, general manager of
the ]. Maury Dove Company, accom-.
panied a Maxwell car all day yesterday
In the utility test" which II. b. Eeary
jr., is conducting all of this week.
The car ran about Washington streets
and registered total of 1875 miles. II
averaged 23.5 miles per gallon OF gaso-
lene and needed no repairs.
Another local Washington man is
with the car today.
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
Mayo Settles Suit With
Wahlers Woman for SIS, 900

NEW HAVEN. April 6-Virvinius j.
Mayo, the millionaire radiator rnanufac-
turer today settled the suit of Susan
Wa1llers, who charged him with being
the fathtr OF her two-year-old daughter,
by paying approximately $4,000.
A check for almost that sum was
given by Mayos lawyer TO BENJAMIN
Slade, of New York, her attorney, and
her suit will be dropped
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
Too Much to Ask.

Mr.. Magg.-Jf you were only deaf
and dumb, my dear
Mrs. Nagg.-Oh. 1 suppose.
Mr.. Nagg (wearily)-Yes-then
could turn out the light when you got
started.-Ex change.
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
Gerry, Twelve, a ViOlinist.

THE Lear told all about n little
brown leaf who was always quarreling
with his brothers and sisters. So he
appealed to II fairy. who stirred up the
wind and blew all the other leaves away.
Then the brown leaf became lonesome
back. SO the fairy finally granted his
wish, and he, too, lived happily ever
after
Mrs. Morgan also presented ner young
est child, Gerry, aged twelve, whom she
described as Il little violinist, and Julia
Sherman Hoyt, of California, who is
visiting me Morgan children at their
home, 1905 Sixteenth street. Before the
war in Europe broke out the four chill
dren were attending the Cyrano School.
at Lausanne, Switzerland, where the
children of Mrs. Grover Cleveland
studied.
The Washington times., 1915-04-06

The Lear had been written by Ruth
when she was twelve. The story of the
little girl and the gubolin was most
dreadfully tragic in parts. Pandora, the
heroine, wandered one day from home
into tho woods. There she met a horrid
Old "gobolin" who wanted TO eat her
up, and took her 10 his great big cave
But Pandora's papa enlisted The aid of
a fairy who led him to the cave. He
frightened the ''gobolin," who offered
Pandora and her papa and mamma the
use of n wonderful palace he had built
And then beautiful prince came along
and fell In love with Pandora. and they
lived happily ever after as a king and
a queen, and their papa and mamma
The Washington times., 1915-04-06
PRESIDENT HONORS
YOUTHFUL AUTHORS
Receives Myra Boyd Morgan,
IS, and Ruth Morgan, 13,
Writers of Stories.

Literary lights met on common ground
at the White House today when Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson, author of learn
ed books on politics and Government.
received from Myra Boyd Morgan, aged
fifteen and Ruth Morgan. aged thirteen
years, children of DIR. and Mrs William
Gerry Morgan, of this city, autographed
copies of stories and poems which they
had composed about the fairies.
Had the President been receiving the
master writer's of the world he could not
have been more delighted
II am indeed honored," he said grave
ly as he received the story books from
his little visitors. "and l assure you
that / shall read what you have written
with the greatest interest"
Composed Poems At Eight.
Mrs. Morgan proudly explained to the
President that THE Little Girl and the
Gobolin; the Birds and Other Poems"
had been written by Myra when she
was only eight years of age: and that
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
HUMoR IN MOTOR ROAD SIGNS
One Village Gives the Warning,
Speed Limit 100 Miles an Hour:
Can You Beat It7-

There are styles and styles, and not
a little humor, in motor road signs.
At the entrance OF almost every ham
let In the East the motorist Is greet
ed with the words. Speed Limit Eight
Miles an Hour" in large letters from
a wayside board. Sometimes the viii
layers limit the speed TO five or six
miles. so little that the municipal cof-
fers have a steady source of income
In fines from needless drivers. The
town marshal knows his duty.
But there is one hamlet in eastern
Pennsylvania whose town council has
a sense of humor. II authorized and
had erected sign which read, Speed
Limit One Hundred Miles an Hour:
Can You Beat IT, There is a Texas
town which greets the motorist with
Please Drive Slowly Through Town."
and on the opposite side Of the place
is the simple design, We Thank
You"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
SHOULD BELONG TO CLUB
Every Auto Driver Ought TO Be a
Member Of the Local Organization,
for Many Reasons.

1T is the paramount duty OF every
man who takes pleasure in owning an
automobile to belong to his local club
and to take part in the activities OF
that club said member a few days
ago. Membership in whatever clubs
come within the scope OF his Journey
ing will be profitable to him. Motor
lists need untiring vigilance and con
slant watchfulness 10 get and to keep
their 'inalienable rights of owning
and driving their cars without the
harassing complications Of interstate,
iutercounty and varying municipal
regulations. Unfair and unjust legis-
lation has been and is still constantly
being proposed, and a great deal more
Of it would be enacted into laws were
it not for the ceaseless activity Of the
various auto clubs. Since these clubs
and organizations are working for the
motorist, il is the duty OF the motorist
to do all he can to aid in making the
pleasures OF carowning and car-driv-
ing infinitely greater.
This takes time and money, and
VIM Is u AIA4Su lLt time anu ulOutg
il not the man who is to be benefited
by them? II any car owner has not
united with his fellows. il should en-
gage his attention at once. Much as
has been done, there is infinitely more
that remains undone. and every new
member. every additional helper,
means enlarged and increased oppor-
tunity OF doing the right thing Get in
touch with your local organization to-
day. 1t needs you and you need it
even more"
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
Economy in England.

The feathered quill has disappeared
from the desks of the British parlia-
ment. The dignified instrument for
the writing OF burning words. the
drafting OF epoch-making legislation
and such other literary exercises as
concern the statesman has yielded to
cheap wooden holders with steel nibs.
At first there was indignant protest
from sundry important gentlemen
who saw in this substitution nothing
less significant than a movement sub
versi~e OF the empire. They were
somewhat Modified, however. when
told that the change was a war econ
omy; that Mr.. Reginald McKenna
needed the money. and that some
thing must be sacrificed for the com
mon cause. On fire days the members
are still allowed TO drink tea on the
terrace If they nay for the tea
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26

come useless. Excessive moisture
will also cause the material to rot, and
it will have to be thrown away. En-
silage must also be protected against
freezing. and this is where the hollow
air space again plays a big part The
protection of the air space will pre-
vent the silage against the walls from
freezing and will protect it against
all changes in temperature.
The silos are REINFORCED so that
they will not be blown down in the
wind. and so the rows OF blocks near
the bottom of the silo will be able to
Withstand the pressure that is brought
to bear on them. Zach course of
blocks is REINFORCED with a band OF
steel that completely encircles the silo.
This band is buried in the wall SO
that il cannot be seen and the hand
some appearance Of the silo is not
spoiled in any wav. The bursting pres
sure on the bottom part Of silo espe-
cially is very large, and the steel band
will supply plenty OF strength to re-
sist il.
Special arrangements are made to
provide for the doors. and all the tile
companies have systems that will in
sure a tight fl.
The floor plan gives an idea OF the
size Of the barn. II is 100 by so feet
One end Of the barn is used for horses
and the other is arranged as a dairy
and cattle barn. 4 solid wall sepa-
rates the two parts of the barn. In
the cattle barn the faCing-in arrange
ment is used. with the feed carrier
track running between the two rows
of stalls. In back OF the stalls are the
litter carrier tracks. The same track
is used in the main passageway
through the barn for both the litter
and the feed carriers.
This is a type OF barn that is very
popular in certain parts of the coun-
try. No haymow is built over the
barn proper. and the hay is handled in
a shed that is built alongside if need
ed. 1t can he made n part of the
barn by building it with tile in the
same way as the rest O: the barn.
The floor is made OF concrete and
in the pens and cow stalls another
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26

all classes Of building and can be
used for the entire wall and foundation
OF the buildings. 1t makes an excel
lent foundation material because of
the fact that it is not affected by
dampness and will not deteriorate in
the presence of it. Its use for sewer
construction shows it is proof against
water and dampness.
The walls of barns and other farm
buildings that are made of this mate
rial can be washed down and thus
can be kept in an absolutely sanitary
condition. There are no cracks or
projections TO hold germs and dirt,
and the tile will not absorb odors of
any kind. No painting is required,
and the handsome appearance Of the
buildings will last forever.
The silo at the back OF the barn
shown here is made of a curved tile
that is made particularly for this pur-
pose Hollow tile makes an excel
lent wall for silos for various reasons.
The material that is put in must be
protected against the elements in
every possible way. II air can reach
the ehsilage IT viii spoil, and soon be-
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
OILS MOTOR SPRINGS
MACHINE DOES IMPORTANT
WORK TO PERFECTION.
tubricatine Instrument Is One Of tn.
Most Helpful Tools Motorist
Can Have,

For oiling motor car springs prop
erly. distributing grease where It is
needed and not over the outside, a
lubricating instrument has been in
vented which separates the leaves of
a spring easily and inserts oil or grease
between them. The device consists of
an eccentrically mounted wedge sup
piled with a grease cup which forces
its contents through an orifice in the
tool into the space between the leaves
In use. the instrument IS placed over
a spring, and by pulling its handle. the
wedge is drawn between the metal
layers. parting them sufficiently SC
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26

though it may be made over to be
used for different purpose than was
intended al the start.
Hollow tile construction is one OF
the forms that is particularly endur-
ing under all conditions. Its glazed
surface will not take up moisture, and
is not affected in any way by the
weather. The hollow space etfectu-
ally prevents the interior wall frcm
becoming chilled so that moisture will
form on the interior wall. There is
nothing 10 burn, as the tile and the
cement that is used to set up the
walls are fireprOof. The air space will
also keep the barn warmer in cold
weather and cooler in hot because
of the insulating value of the dead
air space. Air is one Of the best
insulators known and is utilized for
this purpose in many forms Of con-
struction.
Hollow tile is one Of the easiest
building materials to handle, and build
ings to be made of il can be erected
in q short time. 1t is practical for
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
Kerosene Helps Motors.

II car owners would give their en-
gines a dose OF kerosene oil once a
week they would be surprised at the
results in smooth running. decrease
Of carbon and general improvement.
A half pint once a week when the en-
CINE is warm put in through the auto
matte air inlet of the carburetor by
racing the engine will work wonders.
The engine should be at once
stopped or the kerosene will burn out
before II accomplishes the desired re-
suits. Let the car stand over night
or a day or two for that matter. This
treatment during the winter months.
when a car is only used occasionally.
is most beneficial.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
Queer Dinner Bell.

! had finished my toilet and was
lettering with Frank Bracebridge in
the library, when we heard a distinct
thvacking sound. which he informed
me was a signal for the serving up OF
the dinner. The squire kept up old
customs in kitchen as well as hall !:
and the rolling-pin. struck uron the
dresser by the cook. summoned the
servants to carry in the meats and
fiIings.
The dinner was served up in the
great hall. where the squire always
held this Christmas banquet. A oiaz.
ing. cracking fire OF logs had been
heaped on, to warm the spacious
apartment. and the fame went spark.
ling and wreathing up the wide
mouthed chimney. On the sideboard
was a display OF plate that night
have We'd lat least in variety with
Belshazzar's parade OF the vessels OF
the temple: "Flagons. cans. cups. beak-
ers. goblets, basins, and ewers:" the
gorgeous utensils OF good compan-
ionship that had gradually accumulated
through many generations OF tovial
housekeepers. Before these stood
the two fule candles. beaming like
two stars of the first magnitude; 9th.
er lights were distributed in branches,
and Che whole array glistened like a
armament Of silver.
We were ushered into this banquet.
ing scene with the sound OF Minis
trelsy. the old harper being seated on
stool beside the fireplace. and
twanging his instrument with a vast
deal more power than melody Never
did Christmas board display a more
goodly and gracious as3embiags OF
countenances; those who were not
handsome were. at least, happy; and
happiness is a rare improver Of your
hard-fsvored visage
Enormous Pigs Head.
The parson said grace. which vas
not q short, familiar one. such as is
commonly addressed to the Deity in
these unceremonious days; but long.
courtly. well-wordcd one OF the an
cient school. There was now q pause.
a. II something was expected: when
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26

Italy is now a good market for fire
extinguishers. a consular report says.
The number OF sheep estimated to
have been shorn last season in Aus.
tralia and New Zealand was Jos. 6s2..
264. which produced seven pounds and
twelve ounces each head. including
lambs. as against seven pounds for the
previous season.
Official figures fix the number of
cows In Hungary at $3.50 900. OF which
more than 100000 are pure blooded
animals of the best milk producing
breeds.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
Lire OUTPUT In 1915.

According TO the manufacturing
plans OF 80 large rubber tire com.
panies in the United States, their out
put during the present calendar year
will exceed 100000 tires. of an aver
age value Of $50 al retail The re-
naming smaller companies. supplying
local trade only. produce about 1000
600 tires in II months. worth SIS to
s22 apiece. The total value OF tires
used in 1915, including solid tires for
trucks. tires for buses and taxicabs.
amounts, therefore, to $3.50. 000, goo In
round numbers. To this sum should
be added about 100000 motorcycle
tires, worth from IS to $40 each.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26

floor Of coId brick tan be placed This
material makes a fine floor for COWS
or other stock on the farm.
The ceiling above the Cow and horse
stable can be finished with metal lath
that is p'astered with three coats.
Along the partition between the
COWS ard the horses are calf pens,
while TIE other end OF the cattle sec
ton is occupied by a bull pen, a box
stall, and a maternity stall. On the
horses side OF the stable is a broad
feed floor and five single stalls. In
back of these along the wall are two
box stalls, a harness room, and a
toilet
There is Z system OF water pipes
which extend all over this barn. with
hydrants at the ends Of the different
rows of stalls. This makes it SIM
pie matter to water the animals that
are confined in the stables A com
plete drainage system is provided that
connects with the cutters that are in
back OF the stalls.
The floor in the horse stable is
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
Constructed OF Hollow Tile. II Is
a Building That win Be
Permanent.
Is WATER AND DAMP PROOF
Easy 10 Keep Such a Structure in Ssni-
tary Condition - Construction Of
silos Made a Matter Of Thought
Complete Drainage Sys-
tenn Provided.
by WILLIAM A. RAOFoRp.

NJ William A Radford Will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building work on the farm for
the readers OF this paper. on account Of
his wide experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer. he is. without doubt. the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries TO William A. Rad
fora No. 1877 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
Ill. and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
Permanent buildings are required
on the farm more than they are any
where else. In the city. buildings
often become obsolete long before they
are in bad condition and thav have
TO be torn down to make room for
a building that will be more suited to
the uses for which il is intended. Also
the price of real estate may become
SO high that large building will be
required TO pay revenue that will
take care of the higher taxes.
Buildings on the farm are not sub
tected as much to such conditions. AZ
ter good building has been erected
IL can be used until il becomes broken
down and of no further use. II is
passed down from generation to gen
Grafton, and is always OF some use.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1915-12-26
CONVERSATIONS

Osmium il one of the most valuable
metals. 1t is worth $50 a pound
human being cannot breathe at a
height OF seven miles from the earth
Fountain pens are most popular in
Bohemia and are carried by practical
ly all business men, students and
clerks
The use of zinc plates in boiler is
said to prevent the formation OF the
scale which interferes with the boil
as efficiency.