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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-06

For fiscal year ending June 30. 1914,
Porto Rico's. exports to the United
States were valued at S35, 000. 900.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-06

Peruvian oil fields are rapidly be-
ing developed.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-06

A carriage said to be 200 years old
Is still In service at Petersham. Mass.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-06
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDMSGIOOL
LESSON

CBy f.. o. SELLERS. Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course Moody Bible In
stitute, NChicago)
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-02-06

T is difficult to think of Abe Lincoln,
born in a small log cabin, surrounded
by hardships and sorrows in early
youth, who won success by hard
struggling, and whose last years
were ;ull of the most serious prob
lens that aver confronted any presi-
dent, as a humorist. This is the
more unusual because his counte.
nance vas extremely worn and sad
looking, and his nature was so ten
der and svmnnthetic az tn nffan
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Uric Acid Conditions.

The treatment is purely hysienic. Baths.
exercise and diet.
Perhaps no one subject has been hashed
and rehashed to greater extent than that
of the diet for equity and rheumatic peo-
said. that what Is one mans meat is an
other mans poison. Take eggs. for in
stance. Many people with only "a slight
equity tendency cannot INCEST eggs in any
form without provoking a painful attack
OF one sort or another: whereas veritable
slaves to govt enjoy and assimilate eggs
in any form. II is generally conceded
that fruts and green vegetables, white
are permissible, whereas fried meats Of
all sorts, ragouts, made gravies. dried
and salt foods. are positively prohibited.
White bread should be entirely elimi-
mated from the dietary and coarse. whole
wheat -four substituted. This furnishes
the body with the minerals OF which Il
seems TO be in special need. Alkaline
mineral waters. such as vichy or lithia.
should be taken daily in considerable
quantities to flush the system II these
are not available then plenty OF fresh.
pure water will answer the purpose. es-
pecially IL a lithia tablet IL added to each
goblet Of water. Daily baths are essen
tial. as the skin II vast excretory
organ. Several sweat baths weekly are
highly recommended in addition to the
daily Tubing. Plenty OF tranquil sleep.
in well-ventilated rooms. and exercise in
the open air. is a regime which will not
only make for improved health, but for
beauty as well.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Diners Praise Boy Scouts;
Parade Will Be Held Today
COL John McEloy and Former Senator Scott Laud Work
Youths Are Doing Wilson Sends Letter Of Regret
Because of His Absence.

Colin II. Livingstone. national presI-
dent of the Boy Scouts of America;
W. J. B. Houseman, national field COM
missioner; Arthur c. Moses. president Of
the Washington Council and acting Scout
commissioner for the District; Col. John
McElroy, and former Senator Nathan B.
Scott. were the principal speakers last
night at a dinner at the New Willard
when final arrangements were made for
the campaign to raise $4,000 with which
to finance the Boy Scout Movement here
for the next three years.
The campaign will open Monday morn
ing and will close Wednesday night.
and leading business men of Washington.
will canvass the city to raise the $1,000
All of the speakers last night lauded
the Boy Scout Movement and especially
the work of the Boy Scouts of Wash
ington.
Speakers Laud Scouts.
Col John McElroy told of the high
esteem in which the youngsters were
held by members of the Grand Army
of the Republic and said that they can
make no appeal to the old soldiers that
will not be cordially received.
Colin H. Livingstone. national president.
said that the Boy Scouts have
demonstrated their worth In the last
five years and that the movement has
come to be regarded by all as a valuable
asset to any community.
Arthur c. Moses presented the
Eagle Scout degree to Robert G.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Guard, Is. who passed twenty-five ex-
aminations to get the degree and Is
one of but fourteen Eagle Scouts in
the District.
Four handsome silver cups have
been presented by Mr. Moses as a re-
ward for the team captains who OBJ
tain the largest sum In the cam
paign. Medals will also be given the
members of the leading teams
Wilson Sends His Regreti.
Letters were received from Presi-
dent Wilson. Joseph p. Tumulty. pri-
waite secretary to the President. and
Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the
Navy, expressing regret that they
were unable to attend the dinner.
This afternoon the Boy Scouts will
parade from the Peace Monument Il
Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue and return. The parade will
form at the Peace Monument at !
o'clock and will start at 3:45. Shortly
after the parade disbands, several
hundred Scouts will go to the Belasco
Theater lot to give exhibitions OF
first-aid work. fre-building without
the use of matches, drilling and other
features of Scout work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Copyright, lslS.)

Vop9nSnts nlS.J
Rheumatism is a convenient word to
use and is generally applied to any
twinging condition, especially OF joints.
for which we can find no more suitable
explanation. The name Is very an
tiC.late. meaning. as It does, painful
humor" We may smile at the thought
of possessing ''humors'' in these days,
but our progress along certain lines has
assuredly not been very hattering. as
we still do the selfsame things as our
forbears did thousands of years ago to
produce infiamed nerves, muscles and
joints. and probably will continue to do
so as long as the human race exists.
The Enslish-speaking people suffer
more from conditions of this sort than
any others. Within more recent years
a good deal has been heard as to the re-
lation that exists between uric acid and
rheumatism Indeed. only a few years
ago uric acid had such a vogue that II
was glibely referred to in season and
out as being the root OF almost every
physical III. The pendulum has swung
away from this extreme and We no long
or credit uric acid with being the raison
detre for every painful condition to
which the human flesh is heir.
Among women. especially those in the
easy walks OF life. lithaemia is very COM
inOn- II Is u COnulIlOn 70 bOul anu
so-called rheumatism. and is due TO an
excess of uric acid in the blood. 1t may
exist for a while without any notable
symptoms except a chronic tired feeling
when as a result OF too little exercise.
impaired elimination. luxurious living.
combined with a nervous temperament.
constitutional disturbances begin to man.
ifest themselves. The appetite Is vari-
able: there is a metallic taste In the
mouth: there are symptoms of indiges-
ton (eructations. flatulence and the like
the mucous membranes all over the body
become inflamed upon the slightest pro-
vocation: there are nervous symptoms,
especially of the heart CpalpltatiOn. etc.).
and of the skin which may be dry and
Itchy: there are various neuralgia or
rheumatic conditions, such as one-sided
headache (migrane), a painful joint here
and there. Sleep is interferred with, and
when this state of affairs is prolonged.
it gives rise TO one of general wretched-
ness
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

west yesterday afternoon A live topic
at the annual meeting will be the Dues
ton Of creating reserve army of Red
Cross physicians and nurses In this coun-
try.
Former President william II. Taft at
tended the nesting yesterday. and prob
ably VIII leave the city today. Robert
w. De Forrest. Vice president Of the
American Red Cross. also was present.
Changes In the bylaws and a general re-
Organization OF the societys work prob
ably will be taken up at the annual meet
ing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Tea Dansant to Benefit Red Cross.

The Red Cross committee OF ST.
Thomas church is planning to hold a
tea dansant at Rauscher's early next
month to raise funds for the American
Red Cross Society. Mrs. Bowman II.
McCalla presided at meeting OF the
committee yesterday morning. at which
II was decided to form junior Commit
tee composed of the daughters OF the
|member>
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Griffin Halstead Hurt.

Griffin HaIstead. of 3S57 Kanawha
street. Chevy Chase. was slightly hurt
yesterday when, in alighting from an
automobile. he stepped into an open coal
hole. He refused treatment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Sewers Artery in Right Wrist.

Mrs. Frank Stoner, OF 1894 X street.
severed an artery in her right wrist yes
terday when she fell at her home as
she was carrying a pitcher of water
She was taken to Casualty Hospital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
TAFT HELPS MAKE
RED CROSS PLANS
Meeting Will Be Held at Rauscher's
on December 8. When Bylaws
NAV Be Changed.

Final arrangements for the annual
meeting of the American Red Cross. to
be held at Rauscher's December s, were
made at a meeting OF the executive COM
mittee OF the society at the home OF Miss
Mabel T. Boardman, 1901 P street north
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
Motorman Hurt in Crash.

George I. Bowman. IS years old.
was seriously injured yesterday when
the street car of which he was mo-
torman collided with another car at
Four and-a -Half street and Mclean
avenue southwest. Bowman was
crushed between the two cars. He
was taken to Emergency Hospital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

final decree for divorce on the
ground OF desertion was given today in
the Corporation Court in the suit of
Sadie johnson against Arthur Chester
johnson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
purely personal

Mrs. Richard Sylvester has returned
from visit to her grandson at Cape
May with word that Mai. Sylvester.
former superintendent OF police in
Washington. was not seriously hurt when
injured in a railroad accident Sunday.
Rev John B. Pitarr. formerly con-
nected with ST. Aloysius' Church. was in
Washington on a short visit Thursday.
]. Harry Cunningham is considered the
logical candidate to succeed c. J.
Gockeler as secretary of the Board OF
Trade. Mr.. Gockeler has declined to be
a candidate for reelection.
Sydney B. Williamson. chief of con-
struction of the Reclamation Service.
with offices at Denver. who was in Wash
Ington this week, has returned to Den
yer.
Associate Justice Lamar. OF the su-
preme Court, is convalescing from his
recent illness. and it is expected that he
will resume his duties on the bench
after January l.
Miss Marie F. Collier. assistant secre-
tary of the Chamber OF Commerce, will
return Monday from her vacation
William D. West, vice president Of the
Board OF Trade. and c. J. Gockeler. sec
rotary, with a party of friends, left yes
terday morning for the Lower Potomac
on a fishing trip. They expect to return
this evening.
H. P. Sidemann. chief accountant Of
the Reclamation Service. has returned
from a three weeks trip to New York,
Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Levy are planning
to attend the Army-Nsvy football game
Joseph NJ. Stoddard. Charles W. Fair
fax and Somerset R. Waters will be the
representatives of the Board Of Trade
on the automobile trip of the District
Automobile Club to Fredericksburg. Va.
Monday.
Rev. Michael Hogan. of Marlboro. Nd.
was in Washington Thursday.
C. n. st Johns. general manager OF
the Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company, has been in New York for
several days. He Is expected to arrive
at the local wharves today on the
steamer Majestic, which has been pur-
chased by the company for service in the
Potomac.
z. b. Ltnnen, Chlek Inspector VI the
Indian Service, has left Washington for
the Crow Indian Agency. Montana,
where he will hold council for the
Indians Of that reservation.
G. r. Smith, chief engineer Of the Po-
tomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Conn
pany has been in New York on business
for several days.
Mrs. Margaret A. Daily has been pro-
NOTED to clerk in the office Of the Sec
Rotary Of Commerce.
The temporary appointment Of Arthur
z. Moulton as a clerk in the Bureau OF
Standards has been extended.
The temporary appointment OF Frank
Lee Biscoe as assistant surgeon In the
Coast and Geodetic Survey has been ter
minated.
Mrs. olivia Anterior. district deputy
for the Royal Neighbors. was In Char
lottesviIle, Va, during the past week
on business connected with the order.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

$209 Stolen from Hospital Locker.
The theft of soc from a locker was
reported to the police yesterday by Sister
Mary Burchmann. superintendent OF
Providence Hospital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Susan L. Fairfax. So. who formerly
lived at the Anne Lee Memorial Home
for the Aged, died this morning at the
Alexandria Hospital The deceased was
the widow of Isaac Fairfax.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

A. b. ca good treatment for
shrunken and flabby skin is the fol-
lowing: Powdered tannin. IS grains;
oil of sweet almonds. 200 grains:
white wax. 100 grains; tincture Of
benzoin. 80 grains. and rose water. 500
grains. Rub this we'll into the parts
with gentle massage.
Josy-A bleach for discolored neck
is made thus: Borax. l dram; lemon
juice. . drains; bay rum. ounces, and
rose water. ounces. Daub on fire.
Quently with absorbent cotton
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

]. Harry Cunningham is considered the
logical candidate to succeed C. ].
Gockeler as secretary of the Board OF
Trade. Mr.. Gockeler has declined to be
candidate for reelection.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

The temporary appointment Of Frank
lee Biscoe as assistant surgeon In the
Coast and Geodetic Survey has been ter
minated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

The temporary appointment OF Arthur
z. Moulton as a clerk In the bureau Oh
Standards has been extended.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Mrs. Margaret A. Daily has been pro-
NOTED to clerk in the office OF tho Sec
rotary of Commerce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

High water today caused merchants
along the river front some little uneasi-
ness. The water was as high as the
wharves, but did not go over them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Rev. John b. Pitarr. formerly con-
nected with ST. Aloysius' Church. was in
Washington on a short visit Thursday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20
ALEXANDRIA To
HELP FIREMEN.
Committees Are Working on
Plans to Install System Of
Alarm Signals.
WATER TO BE ADEQUATE
City Council Will Hear Reports Next
Week and Action May Be
Taken at Once.

| Alexandria, Va, Nov. 1s.-Subcom-
mittees have been appointed by w. A.
Smoot, jr.. chairman OF the general
committee. which is investigating fire
conditions in this city.
| One of the subcommittees to investi-
gate the need Of fire alarm system
| for the city today conferred with a
Representative OF fire alarm company
and obtained prices. cost of upkeep.
and other data
| The second subcommittee Is on
adequate water supply. This commit
tee will confer with the directors of
the Alexandria Water Company at 10
o'clock Tuesday morning.
| Both committees hope to be able TO
report to the fire committee OF city
council Tuesday afternoon, and have
that committee make its report to city
council at a meeting which will be held
Tuesday night.
The committee on IRE alarm is COM
posed of Robert L. Payne, chairman:
I Z. S. Leadbeater, Joseph Schwarzmann.
John w. Monroe, E. c. Dunn. city engi-
neer. and Robert E. Gronau, chief of
the fire department.
supply is composed of w. A. Smoot
jr.. chairman: Kenneth W. Ogden.
Harry Hammond. Robert z. Knight,
and E. c. wildt.
The Cardinal Athletic Club has been
awarded a handsome loving cup for hav-
| ing won the championship of the city
| for three successive years-le13. 1914 and
1915. The cup is now on exhibition in
| the window Of r. Z. knight & Son. King
street
The Virginia Athletic Club will play
the Gallaudet College Reserves of WASH
ington. at $3.50 O'Clock Saturday after
noon. The game will be played on Bag
i gett's Field.
High water today caused merchants
along the river front some little uneasi-
ness. The water was as high as the
wharves, but did not go over them.
Susan L. Fairfax. So. who formerly
lived at the Anne Lee Memorial Home
for the Aged, died this morning at the
Alexandria Hospital The deceased was
the widow of Isaac Fairfax.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Sydney B. Williamson, chief of con
struction of the Reclamation Service
with offices at Denver. who was in Wash
Ington this week, has returned to Den
yer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Mrs. olivia Anterior. district deputy
for the Royal Neighbors, was In Char
lottesviIle, Va, during the past week
on business connected with the order.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Mrs. Richard Sylvester has returned
from a visit to her grandson at Cape
May with word that Mai. Sylvester
former superintendent OF police in
Washington, was not seriously hurt when
injured in a railroad accident Sunday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Associate Justice Lamar. OF the Su
preme Court, is convalescing from hi
recent illness. and it is expected that h,
will resume his duties on the bencl
after January !.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

The Virginia Athletic Club will play
the Gallaudet College Reserves. of Wash.
ington, at $50 O'Clock Saturday after
noon. The game will be played on Bag
gets Field.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

G. r. Smith, chief engineer OF the Po-
tomac and Chesapeake Steamboat Com
pany, has been in New York on business
for several days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Miss Marie F. Collier. assistant secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce, will
return Monday from her vacation
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

E. B. Linnen. CHIEF inspector of the
Indian Service, has lett Washington for
the Crow Indian Agency. Montana,
where he will hold council Tor the
Indians of that reservation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Levy are planning
to attend the Army-Navy football game.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

C. Fl. st. Johns. general manager OF
the Potomac and Chesapeake Steamboat
Company. has been in New York for
several days. He Is expected to arrive
at the local wharves today on the
steamer Majestic. which. has been pur-
chased by the company for service in the
Potomac.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Rev. Michael Hogan. OF Marlboro, Nd.
was in Washington Thursday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

William D. West, vice president Of the
Board OF Trade. and c. J. Gockeler. sec
rotary, with a party of friends, left yes
terday morning for the Lower Potomac
on a fishing trip. They expect to return
this evening.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-20

Joseph NJ. Stoddard. Charles W. Fair
fax and Somerset r. Waters will be the
representatives of the Board Of Trade
on the automobile trip of the District
Automobile Club to Fredericksburg. Va.
Monday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-29
PUBLIC SERVICE
AS MEMORIAL Is
PLANNED FOR IA
Chamber Of Commerce Mem
bers viii, However, Await
News of Mems Fate

Members of the Chamber of Com.
merce have taken up the matter of a
public memorial service for the vie.
tins of the F-4 disaster, but will make
no definite move until it is established
beyond doubt that there is no further
hope Of the men being found alive.
The arrangements, it was indicated
today, viii be under the territorial
affairs committee of the chamber. Ten.
tatively 1t is planned to ask all the
churches of the city not to hold ser
vices next Sunday morning, but to
unite with their congregations in a
public memorial service, probably
held in the National Guard armory.
The chamber, however, will not
make move as long as there is
any hope for the officers and men
aboard the F-4.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-29
MORE TROOPS
ARE RUSHED TO
MEXICAN Line

fAssociated Press by Eel. Wireless. |
WASHINGTON, .. c., March 2ss--
Three more field batteries have been
ordered to Brownsville, Texas, on Gen.
EpnstoFl's recommendation TO guard
the border from the lighting between
carranxa and Villa troops just over
the line. An infantry regiment st
Texas City also has been ordered to
hold itself IN readiness.
With these additions the war de-
partment d confident the American
forces in Brownsville. Texas, are am
pie to protect the town from the fight
ing Just across the border The
United States forces now consist Of
one squadron Of the 3rd Cavalry, two
sqnadrons Of the 18th Cavalry, . ma
chine gun platoon and battery Of the
9Th Field Artillery.
Gen. Funston has wired q report on
the strength Of the Mexican oppon-
ents. Villa has IS field guns and many
machine guns. Carranza has Is field
gums and 30 machine guns.
The American consul at Matamoras
has sent despatch saying two have
been wounded BY shots from the
American side.
Diplomatic sdvices are that 0bre-
gon Is returning to Mexico City and
that the Zapatistas are withdrawing.
Secretary Bryan said that Cara had
promised TO give immediate consider
alton 70 the problem Of the food sup
ply In Mexico City.
Cecil Sprine-Hice, British afnbas-
sadcr, has made Inquiries Of Secretary
Bryan as to what arrangements will
be made for the protection of foreign
srs II the zapatistas evacuate.
Col. o'connor has notified the war
department. ne warned the warning
Mexican factions against violating the
Naco agreement to protect the Ameri-
can side Of the line.