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The Washington times., 1915-01-03
SOUL FLED, DECLARES
WOMAN WHO DIED"
"Started on Journey to Other
World" Then Heart Mas
sage Recalled Life.

Los ANGELES. Jan, S-Mrs. Walter
Akers. who on December lay lifeless
upon the operating table at the Good
Samaritan Hospital for ten full minutes.
according to her physicians. but who
was saved from the grave by n,assasins
Of her heart, described he~ experience
during that Brief period. Mrs. Akers
was restored to life after DR.. c. 8.
Hutchinson had thrust his hand in an
incision made in her body. and gently
massaged her heart back to action.
II have no recollection Of where my
soul went" she said. but I have u
firm. unexplainable conviction that
actually died, and that during those
minutes Of death my soul left the body.
and began, at least, its journey to the
mysterious beyond. I can recall moth
ing Of what my soul experienced. but
yet thcre is another unexplainable con-
viction that a great unearthly power
sent It back into my body.
when regained consciousness here
was a strange peace within me- IT was
as though were waiting for something
wonderful to happen to me-
During all the ares no no one ss nss
and returned to tell Of IT," she con-
tinued. Then why should / whom the
Creator sent my soul back. He erased
that memory from my mind"
Mrs Akers firmly believes that Goa
cent her soul back into her body be.
cause its work upon this earth was not
accommodated.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Dressing Tables

We still have quite large selection
of these dainty, gracefully designed
pieces which add so much to the fur
nishinss of the boudoir All are beauti-
fully finished, with highly polished sur
faces, and have mirrors of heavy bev-
eled French plate.
One in mahogany, reduced from
$3.50 to $27.50.
One in mahogany finish, reduced from
$3.50 to $22.50. -:
One in golden oak, reduced from
S34.5O to $500.
One in bird's-eye maple, reduced from
$500 to $3.50.
One in mahogany finish, reduced from
$3.50 to $14.O0.
One in bird's-eye maple, reduced from
S25.oo to $3.50.
One in golden oak, reduced from
$4,000 to $4,000.
One in mahogany finish, reduced from,
S11.OO to $3.50.
Ladies' Writing Desks
Two Ladies' Desks of polished mahog-
any, inlaid front, reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
One Lady's Desk, mahogany finish, re-
duced from $3.50 to $500.
One Lady's Desk, of fumed oak, in
larger size, reduced from $3.50 to
$500.
One Lady's Desk, of fumed oak, extra
large size, reduced from $500 to
$3.50.
Three Writing Tables, in mission finish,
with book shelf, filing compartments
and larger drawer, reduced from
Sl4.OO to $1,000.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Mann CUNNING FOR
UNDERWOOD TARIFF
Minority Leader Insists Law
Has Been Failure and Wants
Revision Board Named.

Congre ssman James r. Mann. minor
lty leader of the House, Is hot on the
trail Of the Underwood tariff law. Fol-
lowing his recent bill to create tariff
board-to give aid in revising the tariff
in 1917, when Mr.. Mann says the He
publicans will come into their own
Mr.. Mann has before the House q reso,
Means Committee to report out the
tariff board bill and alleging that the
Underwood tariff law is a failure.
1t Is understood that the minority
next political campaign. will introduce
further resolutions from time to tim.
pointing out the alleged deficiencies or
the tariff bill as enacted by the Demo-
Gratis.
The preamble Of the Mann resolution
yecites that ''the imports into the
United States from foreign countries for
the eleven months ending November 30.
1I4. under the Democratic tariff law
were se6.o4s, ,4sa more than they were for
exports of the United States to foreign
1914 were sss2.s4S.Osl less than they were
Tor the corresponding period in 1913"
clares that because Of the increase
in imports and the decrease in exports
we shipped abroad during the eleven
months ending November 80. 1914. the
suh OL Slfl, ,lOS,Zol III BolO I1OEo LIldll
Tor the corresponding period in 1919"
Mr.. Mann asserts that these figures
show that "the Democratic tariff re-
vision is injurious II not disastrous to
the business and industries Of the
United States. and that accurate infor-
,nat'on is desirable in order that a
tariff law may be enacted which will
not be injurious to American business
This information, says Mr.. Mann, can
he obtained only through a tariff board.
which the Ways and Means Committee
should speedily endeavor to have
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

James R. Mann. Mrs. Augustus p.
Gardner, Mrs. Thomas c. rhacker. Mrs.
Wayne Parker. Mrs. Charles 3. Ham
lin. Mrs. Frederick A. Delano. Mrs.
Adolph c. Miller, Mrs. Robert Lansing,
Mrs. Henry 8. Breckenridge, Mrs.
TrsnkliS D. Re- E1Ossysls Ms,.dn Mn Mr.. TnSms: Ta,s:
MsMiiian. A. Mrs. Marcus a. Hanna. Nr..
Ms. ssTsena Henry n' white. Mfs. David jayne
Hill. Mrs. Philip H. Sheridan, Mrs.
Chandler Hale, Mrs. I4arz Anderson,
Mrs. John A. Johnston. Mrs. Samuel II.
XandersTift, Mrss samuel Spencer. Mrs. Mrs.
sh9m11 Mrs. Aiesandsr X ' Stewart. war Mrs. Richard
Mrs. c. p. Anderson. Mrs. Nicholas L.
Anderson, Mrs. Frederick Athertou
Mrs. Truxtun Beale. Mrs. Edison Brad
ley. Mrs. Charles Henry Butler. Mrs.
Cslderon Carlisle. Mrs. Richardscr
6: Downing. MEs: John W. Dwisht:
Gillett. Miss Gwynn. Mrs. George F.
Harrison, Mrs. r. A. Harlow, Mrs
William r. Hit. Mrs. Ralph jenkins
Mrs. Hennen Jennings, Mrs. F. A. Keep,
Mrs. Thomas X. Laughlin, Mrs: WI.
liam liam I1ttauer; Mr.: I William r. Phi''ips q
McClintoek. Mrs. Robert 8. Nc cormic,t
Mrs. Mcdonald, Mrs. Isaac T. Mann
Mrs. Henry May. Mrs. James Parmsles
Miss Patten, Mrs. Robert W. Patterson
Mrs. Duncan G. Phillips. Mrs. J. Henry
Purdy. Mrs. Robert 3. Roosevelt. Mrs
e. Peyton Russell. Mrs. Thomas W
symSSn,;v ~! Mrs.: 4. =. cSreore1 @ Tho%; ;n1rs Mr.
Mrs. Norman Williams. and Mrs. Gu,
Fairfax whiting
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Astors to Take Yacht
Through Canal to Fair

NEW YORK, Jan. S-Vincsnt Astor
and his bride Of less than . year, who
vsa Helen D. Huntington before mar
riare. with q party Of friends will start
Gov panama pacific Exposition about
FEBRUARY /, via tho Panama canal.
The voyage will be made on the pala-
t,aI Yacht Mona, on which the late
John Jacob Astor. father Of young Mr
Astor. often entertained distinguished
nersons. including members Of the ruyal
households Of Europe.
The itinerary Of the voyage will in
clude stops at several OF the Florida
winter resorts.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
CHARITY BALL TO Be
OF FIRST BR|LL|ANc'Y
Last Years Attendance Of ! 800
Dancers win Be EcIipsed, by
Present Indications.

The annual charity bail. the premier
dance fete Of the 1915 season. Will be
held tomorrow night In the big ball
room of the New willard. Dancing
will be almost continuous from p. m.
to 2 a. m. except for the II o'clock In
terinission, when dancers and box hold
ers will retire to the cafe for supper.
It is expected that the fete will ex-
ceed in brilliancy those Of past seasons.
and a record.breaking attendance 10
SSSptss ssnssrs SDsn on :t tss eor there were
A. usual, two bands will furnish
music for the dancers, the Engineer
Band from washington barracks alter
mating with the Marine Band.
Surprises in Dancing.
The dance will be In charge Of
number Of committees and patronesses
listinr the names Of those most promi-
nent in social and philanthropic life In
the National Capital. The proceeds
will 70 to the Chfldren's Hospital at
Thirteenth and w streets northwest.
A number of features are promised
in the dancing line. but these will not
be announced in advance. They arc to
Ss sd p.ss e @
probably be observed. however. The
names Of exhibition dancers have not
been announced, but, aside from TINS.
out the best dancers in the social life
OF Washington. r. -. H.:
The members Of the reception COM
mittee are Mrs. Frederick Mcclure.
Mrs. Mahlon Pitney.. Mrs. Thomas 7.
Gan. Mrs. Charles G. Glover, Mrs.
Horace westcott, Mrs. Henry c. Cor
bin. Mrs. Joseph Letter. Mrs. Preston
Gibson. Mrs. Clarence wilson and Mrs.
Reynolds s.. R. Hitt
The Patronesses.
The patronesses are Madane do RI
ano. Countess do Cellere. Mpe. Naon.
Sonora de Calderon, Madame Ekensren,
Mrs. Edward Douglass White, Mrs.
Charles B. Hughes. Mrs. Willis Van
Devanter, Mrs. Joseph Rueker Lamar.
Mrs William JehJllngs Bryan. Mrs.
Lindley NJ. Garrison, Mrs. Albert s.
Burleson, Mrs. Franklin K. Lane, Mrs.
David F. Houston, Mrs. william C.
Redfleld, Mrs. Francis e. Warren, Mrs
Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock, Mrs. George p
Mclean, Mrs. Willard Salisbury. Mrs
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
s17 to 1923 Seventh St. N. W., Bel. and Eye Sts.
CROCAN'S
Furniture Bargains at Grogan's

We wish you could KNOWjust knoVthe actual value OF
tied below During the fall part of regular STOCK their orr
Today their but we wish
clearance of all the odd pieces throughout our store:
This offer not bait for the sale of other goods want you m
their greatly reduced have them charged with
settlement within thirty days willing to allow
of
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
NlghtgoWnS Pet
Corset Covers and Drawers

Beautiful Night Gowns; 100
styles: all-over embroidery yoke
and sleeves; all lace yoke and
sleeves; elip.over styles. High
neck and v shape effects.
White Petticoats, of beautiful
all--over embroidery houncings to
the waist. Pretty lace and ribbon
trimmed effects. Embroidered
ruffles and panel effects. and
white sateen, also envelope chemiees
and combinations.
chemises. princess slips. All won
derful values-all Sizes ana
lengthA
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Three, Extra Specials in
White French Voile
Made Of fine double and twisted
yarns: regular csc quality; 1Eo
40 inches. This sale, yard. lOC
Regular 371ac quality, 40 OK
inches. This sale. yard. LOC
Regular SOC quality. 45 O7U.n
inches. This sale. yard. O6fSC
39c 86-inch White Linen OE~
Cambria. This sale. yard. ACC
75c 36-inch White Round
Thread Art Linen. This ESo
sale. yard OOC
$l.00 44-inch White Round-
Thread Art Linen. This sale, 7E1
yard. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ScN
36-inch White Pajama Check
Null; 15c quality. This sale. 1Oo
yard. neutrality-suspicious.. AV~
soc S6-inch White Ottoman Cord.
heavy weight permanent 900
silk finish This sale. yard. :. cON
27-in. White Russian Cord PiQuet
fine quality heavy weight and silk fin
ish; styles; regular 37hc CEO
value. This sale, yard....,... AON
FLANNELS
For all purposes. Best grades only.
27-inch White Flannel, 25c 1On
grade. This sale, yard......... lO~
27-inch White Flannel, SIC CSO
grade. This sale. yard........ AON
One lot 27-inch White French OP-
era Flannel and 81 and Sc inch
White Saxony Flanneis, made of
the finest wools: regular 75c SEo
kinds. This sale. yard......... OCS
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
CROCANS


to allow an additional dis
Ceuarettes
Only four of these pieces left from
the large line we displayed during the
holidays.
One style in fulned oak, reduced from
S22.5o to $3.50.
One style in fumed oak, reduced from
$1,000 to $2250.
Two of another style in fumed oak, re-
duced from 1850 to $3.50.
Morris Chairs
Here are few of those specially
priced among our many bargain Offer
ings in these most comfortable of all
chairs.
A pattern with mahogany frame, cush-
ions of Spanish leather, reduced from
$22.5o to $3.50.
A pattern with frame in mission oak,
upholstered in fine quality of Boston
leather, reduced from $4,000 to
$4,000.
A pattern with frame of solid oak;
UdSh, SCtt, SluCSi dIu dIIlS upHOl.
stored in Chase's leather; adjustable
foot rest; reduced from $4,000 to
$500.
pattern with mahogany frame, up
holstered in Chase's leather, reduced
from S22.5o to $3.50.
A pattern with mahogany frame, Bos-
ton leather upholstery, reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
Bookcases
One very large case in golden oak, two
inside partitions, three doors, round
ed top and corners, reduced from
S52.5o to $4,000.
One case in golden oak with center par
tition, reduced from $3.50 to
$24.50.
One case in very elegant mahogany
finish, reduced from $4,000 to
$4,000.
One case in mahogany finish, high pol
ish, reduced from $3.50 to $4,000.
One case In highly polished golden oak,
reduced from $4,000 to $32.5O.
One case in finely finished golden oak,
reduced from S25.OO to $4,000.
Two cases in highly polished golden
oak, reduced from $27.5O to $22.5O.
One case in mahogany with hand
rubbed piano finish, reduced from
$3.50 to $4,000.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Floor Coverinss of All Kinds

We are known as the leading carpet
house of Washington, a reputation that
has come from our qualities and SER
vice. No other establishment in the
country duplicates our offer to make,
line, and lay all carpets free, without
charge for what may be wasted in cut
ting to match figures.
Regular 9oc grades of Ingram Carpets
reduced to Csc.
Regular $1.65 grades Of Administer
Carpets reduced to $l.40.
Regular $40 grades of Tapestry Car
pets reduced to SOC.
Regular $1.25 grades of Tapestry Car
pets reduced to 9Oc.
Regular $3.50 grades of Velvet Car
pets reduced to $1.2O.
We have many remnants of both
stamped and inlaid Linoleums, pieces
large enough for bathroom or small
hall, regular prices 6oc, 75c, and
s1.25, from which you are offered
choice for 4Oc. The price is per
square yard and does not include lay
ing. .
In the Mattings we have numerous
small rolls, some containing enough
to cover small room. Regular
prices were 25c, SOC, 35c, 4oc, and
45c. All will be sold at zoe yard
not laid.
Cocoa Door Mats that were 75c, have
been reduced to Soc.
Cocoa Door Mats that were S1.oo are
now 75c.
Our regular $500 Carpet Sweepers
have been reduced to $2.25.
China Cases
One very large case in mission oak,
carved supporting columns. swell
front door with bent glass, side PAN
els of glass, reduced from S41.So to
$500.
One case in fumed oak, square ends,
reduced from $4,000 to $500.
One case, large size, in mahogany fin
ish, reduced from $39.5O to $32.6O.
One case in fumed oak, square ends,
reduced from $3.50 to $27.5O.
One case in mission oak, square ends,
reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Coin $4,000, 900 in Gold.

More than 3S.0oo.o 900 in gold, $ssS.o76 in
silver, and S17.20S in nickels was
coined by the United States mints dur
lv statement Of tho Mint Bureau.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Poincare Gets Letter
From President Wilson

PARIS. Jan. 3.-The Liberte states
President Poincare has decided to COM
municate to the French Academy a let
ter addressed to him by President Will
son.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
ChiHorobAs

This is one of the most convenient
pieces of furniture ever invented, COM
bining all the features of both chif-
fonier and wardrobe 1t has the large
closet with rod and hangers for suits or
gowns, 4 large hat compartment, four
large and two small drawers, and mir
ror of heavy beveled French plate.
One Chitforobe in mahogany finish,
reduced from S41.5o to $32.5Q.
One Chifforobe like above, with addi-
tional full length mirror in door, re-
duced from S47.5O to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
White Dress Goods and Whit

dluCo lIldil CVCl.
$50 8e-inch White Nub 10E.o
Crepe. Half price. ...... lATSC
$50 <0-fnch White SAerrette, A
linen thread finish sheer material
resembling handkerchief 1Oo
linen, This sale. yard. ..... 1OC
Better grades mp to 7bc yard.
$50 36-inch MILDLY Twill 1Eo
suiti.g. This sale, yard. 1OC
2s.inch White French Crepe
Cloth, requires no ironing; used
for waists. dresses. and under
wear; a regular SOC quality. C9o
This sale, yard. AOC
40-inch white silk-anished
B.tiste, 2sc quality. This 1Oc
sale' SaFu ....'....'.'.... AOS
Longcloth and Nainsooks
Tho best qualities manufactured.
Soft chamois finish for making
women's and children's garments.
Full l2-yard pieces.
Regular Sl.25 grade OQo
Longcioth. SO inches. Piece JCC
Regular $l.6S grade G. IN
LOnGcloth, SO inches. Piece 0lsOJ
Regular $l.75 grade c. IN
Longcloth, 36 inches. Piece OlsCU
Regular $500 grade CD co
I.ongcloth. Is inches. Piece 0AsOJ
s.is.saH. nssstss IS ;lSe inches, Fisss Ffsss Sl39
Nainsoolk, 40 inches. Piece OlsSO
Regular $3.50 grade 60 co
Nainsook, 4b inches. Piece OHsOJ
$500 Parisian NainsoOk, 40
inches wide. fne and soft medium
weight; manufactured expressly
for us; IL yards. This 60 %
sale, piece ,............ VAsOO
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

SSc &Q-inch "hlto Rico SOE~
Wolfe. Yard. d................ AON
6sc 36-inoh White Fre.ch s)Oo
Ratine. Yard. rd.............. AOC
$50 S2-inch White Corded CEn
Crepe. Yard ............... HOC
15c ss-in. WHITE Berkley
Cambria. This sale to- 1CUs~
mSs50ws sSo ss:ineS yneSS' witt: N.i..ook ax
Finish Berkley Canbric. TEC
'sd isho ss.inch whit: E.eii.S
LonEcIoth, soft finish. for women
and children's garments. Ql.e
1e 1so ss:inch whit: En:ii:A S.,.-
sock, fine soft quality for making
women's and chiidren's 12I2c
800 45-inch white Merceri.ed
Batiste. at half price. 1SC
Retter grade. up to 800 yard.
White Lingerie Nainsook, 45
inches wide. made Of fine Sea
Island Cotton. Superior quality
IL yards for $500.
20o 39-inch White Luna Lawn,
fine sheer linen and thread 1SO
finish. This sale. yard. 4CN
BETTER grades 26c, 35c, 400 yard.
35c 40-inch White Flaxon. CEO
Better qualities up to 6Oc yard.
ESQ 27-inch White Mercerised
PopIin. fine heavy quality. spec:
Tally adapted for waists and
dresses; also nurses uni 1OO
forms. This sale. yard..... AV~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-29
WANT LINCOLN LEFT
OUT OFLIQUOR ADVS.

Moline camp. No. 81, Sons Of Yeter-
ans. at the regular monthly meeting
held last evening in Turner hall, pass
ed resolutions Of protest against the
use of pictures of Lincoln on liquor ad-
vertisemeuts. 1t was ordered that
copies Of the resolutions, drafted by a
committee Of three-Henry H. Colby
Charles p. Skinner and Judson D.
Met2gar sent TO the division patri-
Otto instructor
There was discussion Of plans for
formation Of a rifle club, and possible
i'y is arrangements Will be made for
use Of the Y. NJ. c. 4. range once each
week. a committee of three Clifford
Paul, Frank Clendenin and Henry Col
by-was named to further arrange
ments.
Resolutions Of sympathy for friends
and relatives of Thomas Mccain,
member of the camp who died this
week as result OF injuries incurred in
an accident in the r. & v plant last
week were adopted Election of off
GERS for the coming year resulted as
follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-29
M0vIESSHOWNT0
UNIVERSITY CLUB
Members of Moline Organizations by
Means of Pictures Are Taken
... Through Electrical Plant.

Discussion OF electricity and its rel
alive factors comprised the program
for last evenings meeting of the Mo
line University club. Leo Dolkard, as
sisted by D. S. Smith and G. ?. Pearce,
had the program in charge. Twenty
members of the club enjoyed the BAN
quet served in the Manufacturers ho-
tel.
Moving pictures of the General
Electric compa. plant at Pittsfield,
where is located the world famous
transformer works, were flashed on a
screen. The films pictured thoroughly
the manufacture, tests, packing and
shipping of the many types of trans
formers which the concern has recent
ly put on the market
Of interest to the club members was
a display of the new gas filled mean
descent lights. They were shown in
all sizes.
Next meeting of the club will be held
Jan. 25. W. H. Schulzke will have
charge of the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-29

The recent appearance in Chicago
Of the t-grest-grandson of the ia
nous Baron Kari Munchausen. mar
rator and artistic liar OF anothe- day,
has stirred the interest Of all the news
paper readers OF that city. The new
Munchausen, whose full and tremen-
dous name is DR.. August Scnappelysky
he Mukkadel he Castellane Seymour
ven Munchausen. declares that he Is
the. last of the Munehausens and
brings with him a fascinating story
Of a South American insect 10 prove
It. It. was in the disco cry Of this in
sect and the study Of its daily habits
that Munchausen achieved the summit
OF ali his aspirations, viz, to provide
the world with a fluid that would sus-
pend animation
While in college this had become
Munchausen's ambition On 8 recent
expedition through the tropical depths
Of South America he noticed TWO
groups OF bugs engaged in what APP
peared to be a heated controversy
One group finally won. dispelling The
other and taking possession Of a
strange looking plant that seemed tc
have provoked the contention. After
chewing the plant with great appar-
emf relish they fell into deep swoon
and did not recover for three days.
Munchausen declares that he eX
amined the plant with trembling
hands and almost Immediately ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-29
COURT HOUSE NEWS

County Clerk II. B. Hubbard and his
deputies are still working away on
the arduous task OF extending taxes 1t
is thought the job can be completed
by about the middle OF next month
Ernest 0rlo Steele, Moline. and Miss
Aldoa Van Hyfte, Johnson City, Mimi.
were united in marriage this morning
AT the court house by Judge n. A. Lar
son.
Salt for $4,000 damages was filed by
Adrian Bell against the Burlington
road In circuit court this morning. J..
X. Scott Is the attorney Declaration
alleges that plaintiff attempted 10
beard d train at the Twelfth street
crossing, Moline, and that through neg
ligence and carelessness on the part
OF the defendant company he was
thrown TO the ground and had leg.
an arm and finger smputated He
paid over $1,000 for medical services
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-29
Obituary
Mrs. Zelda I.aker.

Mrs. Zelda Baker, IS years of age.
died suddenly at $50 last night at her
home, SOS Sixth street. She had been
enjoying comparatively good health
of late and seemed in the best of
spirits yesterday, Toward evening.
however, she became suddenly i'll and
expired before 4 physician could
reach her, An inquest was conduct
ed this morning al the home by Cor
oner i. c. J, Meyer, the jury return
ing verdict Of Leath due to heart
failure.
Mrs. Baker was born In Russia.
where she had spent the greater part
of her life She came 10 Rock Island
Is years ago and had lived here since.
During her life she had married three
times, the last time to Max Baker Be
sides her husband she leaves enc son.
Sam Baker. OF this city, and son and
daughter in Omaha, Neb.
Funeral services were held this aft
ernoon al $50 at the home, Rabbi
Goldman officiating. Burial was in
the Jewish cemetery in Davenport.