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The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Cooperation Made the
Berberfcb Sale Possible.

Cooperation has been lent to the Gift
campaign now going on at the Ber-
berCh Stores BY the manufacturers OF
Rurrojaps. Korrert Shape. Steadfast and
Hazards men shoes: La France. Patric-
ian. and Caribbean womcn's shoes. Still
further cooperation has been given by
the Ponds Extract Company. the O'Sul-
Ivan Rubber Heel Company. Offer
dinseps Cigar Factory. the Lady Fair
fax Candy Compeny. and the Kno-Tair
black silk hose manufacturers. all OF
whom have found such an OCCASION an
excellent opportunity for wider intr ,
duction and consequent distribution Of
their products. Purchasers of ladies'
shoes are given a twO-pound box Of
Lady Fairfax candy, full-sizc jar Of
Ponds vanishing cream, and n full-sizr
hox of Ponds face powder, the total
selling price Of which is s. wherever
these articles are sold Men purchasers
will be given their choice of box Of
Offterdinser La Anita lo-cent-straight
cigars and A pair OF OSullivan's rubber
heels or three pairs OF guaranteed kno-
Tair black silk hose and pair cf
O'Sullivan's rubber heels. the total SELL
ing price OF which Is from 81 to g. ac-
cording to the selection made. -Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Says Wife Tore Up Will
When She Was Insane

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, Feb. IT,
An unusual proceeding was begun at
White Plains when Surrogate Sawyer
was petitioned to establish a. will made
by Mrs. Ray II. Winston and which she
destroyed two days before she died on
the ground that she was insane at the
time she tore Up the document.
Mrs winston leaped. or fell. to her
death from her fourth floor room IN the
Ansonia November 20, 1914.
The petition to probate the destroyed
VIII was made by her husband. Albert
Winston. who sets forth that the de-
struction OF the will was fraud in
law upon her intent"
A copy OF tn" will she signed was kept
by the attorney for>the estate. BY its
provisions large part OF the estatc
valued at 100000. Is divided between
the husband and two sons. She also tc-
queathed $1,000 to each Of the following
Institutions: Montefiore Home. Grip
pied Childrens East Side Free School.
Hebrew orphan Asylum and Hebrew
Sheltering Guardian Society.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Army and Navy
ARMY


First Lieutenant JOSEPH J.. SAN
FORD, Medical Reserve Corps. will
proceed to Fort Oslethorpe. Ga, for
duty.
First Lieutenant LAWRENCE o.
MATHEWS ami CLEMENT II.
WRIGHT. Second infantry. will pro-
ceed June Is to San Francisco.
Each Of the following relieved from as
signments to regiments indicated to
take effect June I.
First Lieutenant THOMAS =. BER-
NARD. Seventh Cavalry: First
Lieutenant REYNOLD +. MIG
DAI.SKI. Eighth Cavalry: Captain
CHARLES G. MORTIMER. Second
Field Artillery: First Lieutenant
CHARLES s BLAkELY, Second
WILLIAM +. DUNN. Second Field
CURTIS. Twenty-fourth Infantry;
Captain JAMES NJ. LOVE. JR.. Fif-
teenth Infantry: Captain FREDER-
H'K S. l.. PRICE. Eighth infantry;
Second Lieutenant EDWIN NJ
WATSON. Twenty-fourth Infantry,
and Second Lieutenant WALTER
r. WEAVER. Fifteenth Infantry.
Captaip ORRIN r. WOLFE. Sixteenth
Infantry. detailed for duty as in
spector-instructor with the organ
ized militia Of Kentucky.
George Wright. Washington. for
temporary duty. and upon the com
pletion thereof Will proceed to the
canal zone, as heretofore ordered.
Leave for eight days granted Captain
WILLIAM p. ENNIS. First Field
Artillery.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17

a total Of l1S, and the fight to make it
unanimous is being pushed. Public men
expect the State to go dry" not later
than next year.
South Carolina is in the same general
position as Kentucky, most Of the
counties already are dry" and the
same IL true in Maryland; in both these
States. also 1t is expected that prohibit
tion will become general In the course
Of the next two years. .
The Vermont measure for q referen-
dunn vote has been reported favorably
in one house Of the legislature. and
Is expected to pass that body tomor-
row: It provides for the vote on March
Z. 1916
Indiana, Ohio. Wyoming and Floridu
all )lve highly organised fights in
and at larss.. The outlook for a drv
period to start this year is reported as
excellent in Wyoming; Florida already
is lCgely dry by local Jurisdiction.
and is counted as an early probable
accession to the prohibition list,
The Washington times., 1915-02-17

| in carrying out the Confederate color
scheme.
There was no formal receiving party.
Mss Sally williams was the sponsor.
eressman Charles -. Carter. chair
man Of the foor committee; Claude Ben
nett. chairman Of the reception com
mittee: william 8. Stamper, vice chair
man: J.. Roy Price, chairman of the
committee on arrangements. and q. T..
Rawlins, vice chairman. There was a
large attendance. A section Of the Ma
rine Band played for the dancing. A
buffet supper was served at midnight.
Among the dancers, who numbered
nearly 400. were Mrs. Nv. 7: Baggett.
Miss Nell Rose Baggett. Miss Mary
Pugh. Miss GLADYS Pugh. Miss Frances
Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. George D.. Ashby.
Mrs. Howell smith. Mrs. Daniel Miller.
Miss Mary Ramsberg. Miss Florence
Gibson. Miss Alice Wardman. Miss ku-
bel. Mrs. Theodore Tiller. Mrs. r. Ran
dolrh. Mrs. d. c. Roper. and Miss
Roper.
my Of the dancers were masked In
keeping with the spirit of Madri Gras
or ShroVe Tuesday and holiday spirit
prevailed, the air being constantly fill
ed with confetti.
The annual dance Of the Tome School hoo
ruary 10 in the main dining hall of
the school. The chaperons will be
Mrs. c. 8. Baker. the mother of the
cad master; Mrs Frederick 9. Homry,
md Mrs: ". w: Hopklns; ,s;,,. Young ing
On the evening OF the Goth. the anna
teur theatricals will take place. pr.
Haker will give a reception to the WIS.,
itors that afternoon at the head mas
ter's residence.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
St. Johns Organ Recitals
To Begin Next Saturday

The seventeenth year OF Ientcn organ
recitals at st. Johns Church. Lafay-
cite square. Will be inaugurated by
Henry II. Freeman. organist OF the
church, with Richard Lorleberg. violon-
cellist. as the assisting soloist next
Saturday afternoon at 4:4o.
Among the organists who will play
at the remaining recitals on Saturdays
during the Ienten season are 9. Wesley
Sears, organist and choirmaster Of 81
James Episcopal Church. Philadelphia ::
william Stansneld. of tho First Con-
gregational Church. and Miss Ethel Gar
rett Johnson. another Washington
musician. An addition TO Mr.. LorIe-
herg. the assisting soloists are to he
Pohcrt y. Clark. trombonist. Of the
United States Marine Band: Paul Bley-
den. tenor: Anton Easrar. violinist ::
Charles TrowhridRe Tittman. bass and
tho members Of ST. Johns male choir.
This series OF recitals Is open to the
public.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
NEUTRALITY KEPT At
TOWNSEND DINNER
Giving Seats Of Honor to Ger.
man and Austrian ENJOYS
Was Due to Custom.

To Mrs. Richard Townsend, acknowl-
edged leader Of washtngton's most -eN-
elusive social set. whose perfectly ap
pointed entertainments beas q reputa-
ton on both continents. and to Mrs.
Woodbury. Blair. wife Of the prominent
Washington lawyer. belongs the dis
tinction of being the only hostesses
whose Invitations have been accepted
this season by the German ambassador.
Count Won Bernstorff. and the Austro-
Hungarian ambassador. DR.. Constantin
Dumba. and Madame Dumba.
At Mrs. Townsend's brilliant dinner
Saturday night, the German ambassador
occupied the seat Of honor on her right.
" lille the next most prominent place, AZ
the left Of the hostess. fell to the Aus
tro. Hungarian ambassador; but this
cum scarcely be construed as q deep
laid plot to show sympathy with Ger
many and Austria and force those SYM
pathies upon the othe- guests. as IT was
simply the natural order OF precedence
" hich is observed by all hos!essss WIN u,
the etiquette which prevails IN the dip
lomatic and social world.
The Ipanish Ambassador and Madame
Riano also were In the party, ana tne
two representatives from the warning
nations was due to the fact that prece-
dence in the Diplomatic Corps is entire
iv a matter OF seniority. and Ambassa,
dor Riano IL Younger in point OF service
in Washington than his two colleagues.
The friendship between Mrs. Town
senud, Count Won Bernstorf1. and the
Dumbas dates from long before the out
break Of histilities. and the fact that
she included them among her guests is
no more to be regarded as a berach OF
neutrality than that the Russian AM
hassador and Madame Bakhmeteff. the
French Ambassador and Madame Jus.
serand or any, other representatives OF
the allies. should be invited to any
social function OF the year. as has con-
stantlv been the case, although the part
played by any Of the representatives Of
the warning nations in the social world
has been small
The Washington times., 1915-02-17

kinsman. Chief of Engineers. and Mrs.
kingman, and Col. Eaouardo Raybaud
military attache to the Argentine eni-
Dassy.
One of the most brilliant entertain.
ments of this evening will be the din
ner. followed by a reception, which tn"
japanese Ambassador and Vlscountes5
Chinda will give In honor of Admiral
Last evening the naval attache Of the
embassy. Capt. Shigetoshi Takcuchi
save = dinner at Rauschers in honor
Of the distinguished visitor. Other guests
we're Rear Admiral Fiske. Rear Aqmira
Gillnour. Capt. Dorm. Capt. oliver. Capt
Capehart, Capt. Britain, Comma ndeI
French. Commander Ralph Earle. Lieut.
Comdr. Cronan. Commander kutz, l.-eiit
Comdr Jackson. Lieut. Comdr. Bartlett
mander Numura, Commander Itamy.
Commander kubayashi, and Lieut.
Cyeda.
their meeting last evening, announced
that owing 10 the success of the dances
they would be continued through Lent,
Owing to the Wonderful success OF
the first dance. the second Of the series
planned by the United ID ushteis OF the
Confederacy for the benefit OF the Con-
federate Memorial Home. Is attract
cling members of Washington society.
This dance, which is scheduled for Feb
ruary 25. Is to be held in the ball room
of the home. 1892 Vermont avenue.
Mrs. w. +. Hutton Is chairman OF
the refreshment committee. and is as
sisted by Mrs. Archibald Young. Mrs
c. w. Sheriff. Mrs. A. r. Yates. Mrs.
Mary Eagan. Miss Lucy Morton, anC
Miss Louise Mattingly.
Tho annual dance given last evening
at the Raleigh by the Sons of Con-
federate Veterans. Washington Camp,
No. 305 was one of the most successful
balls Of the season. Confederate flags
and red and white flowers were used
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
EAT LESS AND TAKE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
Take a glass of Salts if your
Back hurts or Bladder
botherS.

Tho American men and women must
guard constantly against Kidney trou-
BILE. because we eat too much and all
our food is rich. Our blood Is filled with
uric acid which the kidneys strive to
filter out. they weaken from overwork,
become sluggish; the eliminative tissues
clog and the result is kidney trouble,
bladder weakness. and a general decline
in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps of
lead; your back hurts or the urine IL
cloudy. full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three times
during the night: II you suffer with sick
headaches or dizzy, nervous spells, acid
stpmachs, or you have rheumatism
when the weather Is bad. get from your
pharmacist about four ounces Of Jad
Salts; take a tablespoonful in q glass
of water before breakfast for a few
days and your kidneys win then act
fine. This famous salts Is made from
the acid Of grapes and lemon juice,
combined with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush and stimulate
clogged Kidneys: to neutralize the acids
In the urine SO 1t no longer Is a source
Of irritation. thus ending bladder dis
orders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive: cannot in
jure. makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater beverage. and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Justice Leaves Bench
To Thrash Wife-Beater

W1LKEsBARRE. Feb. l7.--After Mrs
John Kotch had testified that her hus-
band had blackened her eyes. Justice Of
the Peace Miller left his 6ench and
thrashed Kotch so roundly that both
his eyes were discolored. his nose
broken. and his body bruised.
Rcsuming his position on the bench.
the justice of the peace said:
"Now that I have given to you a dose
OF your own medicine, order you
locked up until you give pledge not
to beat your wife again"
Kotch insisted that this was free
country and that his citizenship gave
him the right to beat his wife II he so
desirpd
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
WHITE HOUSE CALLERS.

Secretary Of state Bryan and Thaddcus
Austin Thompson. minister to Colon
bia.
Secretary BRYAN and Judge Thompson.
Former Judge G. II. Howry. Of the
Court OF Claims.
Commissioner Newman. John Joy Ed
son. and George f. Hamilton.
Committee Of Friends Of Chester and
Delaware counties. Pa.
Delegates to the convention Of the East
crn Fruit Growers Association.
The Peruvian minister.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Teas a--.d At Homes.

Mrs, Albert Walker. Of 1925 F street
will receive informally tomorrow after
noon for members Of Chapter d. p. F.
o. All p. f.. O's In the city. both resi-
dent and nonresident. are invited. Mrs
Walker will be assisted in receiving by
the members Of Chapter D. and by the
presidents Of the three other Washing
ton chapters. Miss Annie Davis. Mrs
Frank Fuller. and Mrs. Augustus
knight.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17

These figures show that just about
one-fourth Of the population OF the
country has placed itself under State
wide prohibition. In exactly one-third of
the States.
But the end is not yet. Rather.
everything indicates that 1915 will pass
1914 in the number OF States joining the
surprise was afforded by Alabama.
When Underwood and Hobson ran for
the Senate last year ii was made a
wet-and-dry fight. and Underwood won
a big victory. The country got the
impression that the result was assur-
But AS matter of fact, though 1t
elected a wet Senator and very
wet" governor. Alabama chose a legis-
lature that was overwhelmingly dry"
When It met early this year 1t passed
"A Statewide prohibition bill. which the
passed it promptly over the veto. Ala
bama will be dry on and after January
] next.
Arkansas "Dry" July 1.
Since Alabama made this record. the
Arkansas legislature has overwhelm-
ing.V passed Statewide prohibition
act. 1t was easier there for the State
had chosen a governor on the issue,
and he sent a special message to the
legislature calling on 1t to pass such
a law. which 1t Immediately did. Ar
kansas, not wanting to wait so long.
makes its law effective July I. 1915.
The same issue is being pushed in
pretty nearly all the legislatures in ses-
sion this winter. Among those in which
the dry" forces are mos. confident OF
results are Idaho. Iowa, Minnesota,
Montana. New Hampshire, New Jersey
Pennsylvania. Utah. and Vermont.
A telegram received today from Utah
by a public man in Washington said tho
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Personals.

Now that Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker
Is convalescing the activities OF the
Belgian relief committee. of which Mrs
fuckers mother. Mrs. John A. Logan
Is the head. will be resumed. There
will be meeting Of the committee
the endless chain OF workers for lne
supplying of new clothing for the
women and children OF Belgium at Mrs
Logan's residence 2523 Thirteenth street
tomorrow afternoon from until
O'clock.
DR.. Tom A. Williams has gone South
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Paid Too Much AlimOnV.

MorEsn says for the first time In his
career he has met a man who paid too
much alimony. The discovery came
when Mrs. Henry A. Sala, divorced wifc
Of p real estate dealer, caused Sala to
be hyouEht into court to explain why
he ehould not pav more. Examination
disclosed tn" fact that Sala had paid
$40. so too much.
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Outlook In New Hampshire.

From New Hampshire comes the re-
port that on the Statewide measure
the lower house Is regarded as hope
full. with the senate in doubt The lia-
uor people are said to have dropped all
their own measures. and to be devoting
all energies now to the fight against
Statewide prohibition.
In Iowa the legislature has before II q
bill to repeal the ''mulct act" Many
years ago the State adopted Statewide
prohibition. and that law is still on the
books But later the "mulct law" was
superimposcd. which provides that cities
or counties may suspend the prohibition
measure by filing certain petitions and
complying with other conditions. Al
most the entire State. save a few larger
towns. is now dry; " the legislature
repeals the "mulct law" every foot Of II
will be dry. The upper house of the
legislature has passed by t,to-l rote
ate was supposed to be the citadel of
the "wets.'. The State. in short. is GER
tain to 20 dry
In PENNSYLVANIA. Governor Brum-
county local option law and declares
that he has votes pledged to pass II.
The other side declines to admit as
much. and the fight is red-hot. II the
measure carries. it is calculated that
course. much less proportion OF the
population-will go dry on the county
basis.
Fight On Idaho Plan.
In Vermont and Rhode Island the
''drys" are making the fight on the
Idaho plan. OF getting statutory prohibi-
ton right away. from the LEGISLATURE
nov sitting. and having also constitu-
tional amendments submitted. In both
States. It is said. the chances are now
excellent for tho legislation carrying.
Kentucky has l0c dry counties out OF
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
Half of States By,1917,
New Slogan of "Drys''
One-Fourth of Population, in One-Third of States
Already Under Statewide Prohibtion-Many
Hard Fights Now Under Way.
BY JUDSON c. wELLIVER.

Half the States in the Union dry" by the end Of lei6
Exactly one-third Of them already have gone dry"
Since September a. last carried by
the "drys"
People Washington who have been watching progress Of
the dy the legislatures which
about twods States declare years end may
see half the States lined up for the drought.
Never has there been when any legislation
home watched with such absorbing interest by public IN
Washington sessions being observed with
the liquor ISSUE Public this end of the ne party leaders,
constantly being called for counsel direction
concerning their party the States right they
busy giving handling liquor legislation parts the
The Washington times., 1915-02-17
ONE-THIRD OF STATES NOW "DRY."

bill for Statewide prohibition had pass
ed the lower house of the legislature
by vote of 4S to IL: 1t had been re-
ported favorablv to the senate, and was
sure to pass. 1t provides that the
dropght becomes effective June I, 1915.
In addition to passing the prohibition
law. the Idaho people are making It
good by submitting also q constitutional
amendment. for which the necessary
resolution has been passed with only
one vote against It. The vote on the con-
sututional amendment. which is merely
q means to making prohibition water
tight and insurin~ that 1t never can be
repealed except by a vote of the people,
will be taken in 1915.
New Jersey Is not expected to adopt
State wide prohibition. The fight there
IL for q municipal local option act,
which the "drys' regard as a lonR
step forward. Advices today say that
the measure is sure to pass the senate.
which is to vote on 1t next Tuesday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-02-05
SCHOOL NOTICES
Supt. Wade.
TEACHERS INSTITUTE MARCH
18th and 18th.

It. Joseph, La, February 3rl, 1915.
Our next Institute will De conducted in
the High School Building in St. Joseph
on March 18th and 18th, 1915.
The program will DE published and
sent ont to all white teachers Just as soon
As the program committee reports to me.
\ The law requires all teachers in the
parish to attend these Institutes.
Teachers will draw their regular salary
for Fridays attendance and will he paid
two dollars for Saturdays attendance
with three cents per mile each way. In
order TO draw this two dollars and mile
age teachers must report for both Friday
and Saturdays sessions and perform all
duties assigned them by the Superintend-
ent.
The law provides, where teachers alb
sent themselves without good reason, and
neglect or refuse to perform any duty
assigned them OH the program by the
superintendent they shall forfeit one
days salary.
In obedience to the law | shall not paw
any teacher the per diem and mileage
unless they attend the Institute both days
and perform all duties assigned them.
II teachers in the parish absent them
selves from the Institute without good
and valid .reasons | shall deduct one days
salary for each days absence.
Mr.. J. X. Commit. Chairman OF the
state Examining Committee and State
Institute Conductor, will talk to the
teachers on Friday and to the teachers
and the public on Friday night. All
patrons and friends are cordially invited
to be present.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-02-05
Athletics.

Sleet and rain and cold WINS have
conspired against our games on the Court
House Square, but other winter sports
have engaged our interest. Skating, to-
boganning, rolling and snow-balling have
charms to beguile old and young. The
magic OF the frost sprites worked wonders
on Sunday morning, when every one able
TO make a ball, put on wraps and started
ont for the fray. At eleven the crowd
had grown to score or more, men and
naidens, old and young, fat and lean,
intoxicated by the unusual sight of snowy
streets, and falling flakes, fought all
whom they met or coaxed from the shell
ter OF homes. When no more recruits
were to be found, they turned upon each
other. Even our dignified Professor and
a gray-haired legal light were seen, prone
upon the ground i'm close embrace, each
washing the others face.
Only when the chased and chasers were
worn TO WEAKNESS, did the melee end.
Monday morning dawned bright and fair,
bnt so many lame or rheumatic persons
!, ave seldom been seen on the streets Of
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-02-05

SSl applied for second grade certificates.
40 secured second grade certificates
50 applicants for third grade certificate
and los secured third grade certificates.
To secure first grade certificate the
applicant must answer IS per cent of the
questions. To secure second grade, so
per cent of the questions. To secure a
third grade, 30 per cent of the questions.
Applicants who do not make 81 per
cent on the first grade are given a second
grade certificate if they make 80 per cent
after eliminating the Geometry, or third
grade certificate if they make * per cent
after eliminating Geometry and Algebra.
To secure second grade certificate the
applicants must answer 80 per cent of
the questions. Should the applicant fall
under so per cent and not less than IS
per cent with the Algebra eliminated they
are given third grade certificate.
Those who apply for a third grade GER
tificate must answer 20 per cent of the
questions. This accounts for the fact that
more third grade certificates were issued
than the number of applicants applying
for the:third grade.
Very truly,
THOS. NJ. WADE, Supt.