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The Washington times., 1915-01-29
Juniors Are Ahead.

The Epiphany Juniors are celebrating
a lS-to-6 score over the 7. M. c. A.
Conauerors today after winning In ~
~" GyU-
The Washington times., 1915-01-29
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS
I'VE don't know
who the father Of
baseball is, but
Honus Wagner IL
Tho grandfather"

Colonel Goethals can't get any team
work out Of the canal Culebra Cut in
sists on clogging the baselines.
The Washington times., 1915-01-29
That the manager Of the Gin
cinnati Reds thinks his third
baseman Is tho best in the busi-
ness?

That the manager Of the Cleveland
Indians thinks Joe Birmingham is q
fine outfielder?
The Washington times., 1915-01-29
National prohibition 10 Q .ear-
full blow to golfing.

A Bffty Sunday = going to CtxoIwnatS,
there u q chance Of Garry Hermann re-
forming and asktn0 for waivers on ths
team.
The Washington times., 1915-01-29
Baseball GOSSIP.

Secretary Hugh Reddy. Of the Bridge
port club. states that Owner Freeman
has offers for his club from Bridgeport
and Providence bidders.
The Washington times., 1915-01-29
MINCE PIE.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
By BUGS" BAER.
By "BUGS" B.

From what We understood the
American League is composed Of
eight clubs, while the lntema.
tional League is decomposed Of
the same number.
Some Of the Warrington teams most loyal
spectators will be gone next season. Joe
0edeon and Wally Smith.
II worst come to worst next sea-
son, Bill Donovan can claim the pro-
lection Of the American flag.
The Washington times., 1915-01-29

there has been evolution in the Consti-
tuition of the United states. I regard
our fght ~ just. II l am wrong
be corrected in time. For this reason
! walt the decision of Judge Lands.
l think our organization is right. II It
is wrong the quicker conditions are ro-
adjusted Properly the better. For after
81! the conservation of the game 10
what I most desire
Charles Doom has signed with the
Reds. agreeing to work for two years at
q salary of 5000 per. Another poor
slave Of the diamond"
Before leaving for the South. Bill
Donovan received a letter from a boy
who wanted to be mascot for tha
Yankees next season. His principal
qualification. he wrote. Is that he has Q
double thumb on his right hand. The
Yanks need moro than just q double
thumb to aid them in their troubles.
, Discussing the proposed per cent tax
on organized baseball in New York
State. President Tener. Of the National
League. gays that the Giants would
have q hard time paying it. and that
such q tax would drive to the wall
every minor league club In the State.
Let this hysterical law be passed and
baseball suffer-well. one Mr.. Kramer
will be more or less unpopular in
Brooklyn.
The Washington times., 1915-01-29
IN You Knov That

There 10 ons manager IN the Anssstcon
Association Oho OHl rctSsc to grant
aodtverS on Jack KnS0ht4
The Washington times., 1915-01-29

for Lawrence. Is b free agent, Owner
Burns. Of Lewiston. has signed him as
manager OF the club. Paul Howard. the
Boston fireman, has been signed to play
center field for Lewiston.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

posed OF bands to match with two
outstanding black feathers, Note
how all the draperies fall from the
shoulders and above the waistline
and think how ridiculous she would
look in the same dress il she were
short and fat instead Of tall and
stout.
Now for Mrs. Short and Plump"
In the lower rlght-hand corner:
She has q fiat dress" Her dress
Is OF black tul,e with Jet embroidery,
and her greatest enemy could never
say that she filed the entire width
OF that skirt. while her tight waist
only helps the Illusion. Look at the
modest little black lace tucker. con-
trad!cted Immediately by the dia-
mond shoulder straps. It is really
to my mind cunning gown. and
think how ridiculous she would look
In tho same frock IL she vert really
tall and stout. So, stout ladies'. de-
sign your own gowns. or, rather, let
me design them. but you choose the
right ones for yourself. AS last
resort, don't rely on me to make"
you thin. I'm not fet, and I didn't
make" myself thin. kept myself
slim. but / always work hard and
play hard, too, for that matter.
Now, I will give you couple Of
dresses for walking. ] mean good
walking, for exercise. The top left
hand covert coating is tight and
practical. It is light in weight, has q
full. short, easy skirt and nicely fit
ting coat with largo pockets. The
stripe leather belt is rather high and
the close-ftting sleeves match tho
collar with their black and white
stripe facing. Shoes, hat and stick
are OF black and white to match. A
little stripe tussore answers the pur-
pose better for the afternoon wear
Tho lower part Of the skirt having
tho appearance of being slightly
closed, but in reality Is sufficiently
large. by reason OF the box pleats
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

provement in air planes and something
along the line Of anaesthetics Share
markets somewhat depressed.
April IA critical diplomatic situation
which Clears up by the 10Th, with reas-
surfing piece Of news from Cabinet circles.
More confidence on the exchanges.
April 1S.-fnvidious comment attaches
to hospital and prison arrangements. A
startling Increase in crime.
April 20-24.-Wharfage and shipping in
terests endangered through strife OF the
elements; loss Of coastwse vessels and
destruction of property in the South. These
dangers obtain in the eastern rather than
the western zones.
April 27.-Socal scandals rIfo at close
Of month, but definite Improvement in in
dustral affairs Seismic periods around
my. Great Britain Rights Reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

Ing the new moon under Saturnine ray,
which will be more In evidence near the
18th, between which and the Goth high
coast winds may be looked for. These
veer into some very trencherous storm
conditions extending up to the 24th; then
Il subsistence of the elements to the eth.
Venus in aphelion and Moon at perigee at
Close of month will cause falling barom-
eter and recurrence OF weather poten-
tials.
Specific incidents may he expected on
or near the following dates:
April Ga notable death in artistic cir
cies, with suicides by firearms. A high
official in disgrace. The foreign problem
worries the National Government.
April 8. 9.-Announcement Of valuable
discovery by the scientific world, an i'm
COPYRIGHT. 1915. by tho Star Com
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

Attempted assassination OF q public off.
cial probable around the middle of April,
with some notable accidents at the same
time.
lower barometer marks the opening
days OF April, but the angular position of
Saturn will beget some Winter aftermaths
In northeastern and mountain sections. A
caloric tone follows on the 3d-4th with
Mars aspecting Sun and Mercury. Clear
winds around the 5th, then genial Jupi-
ter reign in the second week, but much
higher temperature near the 18th, with
moon in equator. Electrical storms may
be expected at this time. developing into
increased atmospheric disturbance and eX.
cessive precipitation by the 18th.
The 15th-16th brings clearing sky, but
there is prevalence to east winds follow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

THE old cry, why don't you de.
sign dresses for fat women
like myself" is the voice OF
six out OF every twelve women Al
most the last thing l should care TO
he Is the "fat frump's friend" She
always reminds me of the ostrich
that buries It's head in the sandy
putting silly little hat on or wear
ing a tight gown that looks as
though 1t were spread" on her like
butter. My experience of the tat
woman Is that she loves to sit at
home, eat the best OF everything, and
then rely on an expensive quack
medicine and her dressmaker 10
make her thin. My advice to her is
very old-exercise. dancing. for in
stance-and should like to see
large electric signs outside OF all
dancing palaces. "Fat-Rcducing q
Pleasure" and let the medicine. and,
most OF all, the dressmaker, be the
last resort.
Anyway, as the last resort, let mo
eXpound-und this IS where the
ostrich comes in Dear lady, YOU
arc fat anyhow, SO the best way to
disguise 1t is not TO wear a tightly
Bwathed gown that marks every
curve" or else high collars that
heap out chin after chin. My advice
Is go easy. and, II your hips are
large, wear one OF the new wiredout
skirts and make them twice as
large; for. whereas is tight skirt
you show just exactly how big you
are, In full, sticky-out one, your
friends have just TO guess how much
is you and how much is dress. while
with the new long-pointed tight
bodice, the latest of women can
generally produce possible waist.
and there you are.
Now there is type Of big
women who would look ridiculous in
these dresses-that is. the amazon
and her only hope is the thin dress.
Long, clinging, hanging drapery are
hers. even If she is fat; all drapery
beginning as high up as possible TO
emphasize her height and size, much
in the same way that q short lady
exaggerates her width by the full
skirt. Her height can also be exag-
geratcd by headdress that stands
straight up.
To the tall, big woman advise
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

the middle and end OF April.
The Oppressive Saturn will be strongly
in evidence this month for those born
between the 18th and 10th OF March or
June, or 10Th to Odd OF September or De-
cember Of any year or IL in the Winter
of 1919. Summer OF 1886. Spring OF 1856,
Winter or Summer OF 1862, Spring of 1865,
Spring or Fall Of 1870, Summer of 1874,
Spring Or Fall OF 1878, Springs OF 1886,
or Summer of1802; and particularly if the
birthday be near the Sth, 18th or 18th OF
this month.
Jupiter Will afford n pleasant contrast for
those born in 1852 or Winter of 1853, Sum
mer OF 1856, Spring or Summer OF 1861.
Falls Of 1864 or 1865. Summer OF 1866.
first nine months OF 1867, Summer or Fall
Of 1871, Summer OF 1876, Falls OF 1879 or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

1855, or Winter or FALL OF 1892; or If
around the 2lose Of February, April, June,
October or Hscember OF any year
Urnnus is perturbng factor II born
within 4thIth Of February or May or 7th.
9th OF August or November OF anySyear;
homo and business interests jeopardized,
with loss OF position for those in emDoy}
ment; guard against accident and nervous
troubles.
Tho 3d-4th as anniversaries. incline To
troubles by law or writings in coming
year OF life; unfavorable birthdays for
doctors and the legal fraternity; similarly
the 18th and 24th-25th. The 14th-16th e3>
uelient anniversaries. Improvement In
hlnanciai and social position and fayors
those In artistic spheres. the 2Otb21st and
Goth OF pleasant augury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

THD full moon figure ruling the first
half OF April has Saturn and Nep.
h tune unfortunately in the western
angle, which relates to diplomacy, enmity
and foreign trade. A near rupture in gov.
ernmental relations Is apparent, and we
will be fortunate indeed If something in
the nature Of cause Of war be not liter
ally forced upon u.s. with the 9th and 18th
as dissentious centres, with diplomatic
matters ali a-tangie up to that date.
Building and agricultural industries IRE
most favorabiy conditioned in the Middle
states, but somewhat delayed west of the
Tooth parallel Venus in the third house
Selicitates the Pacific States, and the influx
10 the Exposition will surpass expecta.
lions. This is verified in the map for the
spring quarter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

in front which spring from fti
below the waist, where the - al
!: !: :: !: :: !: !: !: :
little double button vest u,
finishes. The oyerdress is .Rs$
OF the same material, but
made on different grain,
the stripes running cross.
wise instead OF down. It siss
appears like the turn-back
skirts OF the French soldier coat,
but Is, OF course, much fuller anG
folds from the waist In the back in
box pleats, an exact copy OF this
from the vest In front. The material
is In natural oolored silk stripe blue,
which colors we have repeated with
black in the waIstcoat. Her hat Ia q
and leaves at the side.
A few more words for the fat
ladies. Transparent effects are
good, but always from dark lining,
as nothing Is 90 unbecoming as an
ugly. apparently naked, form yelled
in black or other colored tulles,
ult0 Tile Quiet Il DCaulllul
form Is the thing OF Joy II yelled Or
slightly yelled.
The hair should be dressed very
close to the head In either case. as
nothing to my mind Is more frowsy
than a loosely dressed head which
looks as though it had been coiffured
with knife and fork rather than n
comb. Long earrings often make a
yrl,s ll,-
shades should he as long and slim
looking as possible. In the case of
double chins, necklaces are, or
course, entirely tabooed, unless 1t is
n string Of pearls, in which case
they must reach we'll below the
waist and be loosely knotted. Low
shoes are preferable to high, light
top boots, and the most important
OF all Is, however stout, an erect
carriage and good business-like
step when walking.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-28

the centre pic
ture. a =" t h I II
dress" OF clinging
cloth OF steel
drepcd with inc
black lace AMI
having two girGles
Of large emeralds
and s IN all dia-
monds. Her head.
d r e S 8 is COM
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-12
THE GRAIN MARKET.
wheat values TumbIe-Exporters
check Decline

Cabled adviccs that a port at the head
or the Dardanelles has been destroyed
and that others were in the course OF dem
clifton precipltated about tho worse break
In wheat values since the turmoil abroad
became "A factor Weakly margincd nc
counts and pyramided holdings were liuui-
dated. Some OF the stanchest adherents
To the long side were inundated and sold
The recoveries In the market were not con-
vinolng although at the conclusion of tho
session export houses were among the
prominent buyers. their transactions with
Europeans being placed at close to 1900
600 bushels for the day, including about
jOO,0 900 bushels OF Manitoba wheat
The shipments from Russia last season
were l7i,000.000 bushels. This season
tho production In that country was more
than 100000 600 bushels short, but II is
believed that close to so, 00O. 900 bushels
could be spared under the incentive of
phcnomenally high values. Russia's ex-
ports thus far total less than LOCO 900
bushels, 40 that the advantage 20 Eng
land in opening n way for tho movement
Of this grain by forcing the Dardaneiles IL
obvious.
II is conceded In most quarters that the
United states and Canada have only n
comparatively msagre quantity unsold
and the opinion Is expressed that Argen-
tinas surplus Is being rapidly assml-
lated. the market there at present being
higher than ours The United Kingdom
has not bought normally during the last
several weeks, according to the majority
OF advices
There were shipments of wheat and
Hour OF LOO. 600 bushels while the re-
ceipts were only 1855. 900 for the day.
against LOSE, 600 year ago. Country
adviccs were that the first hand offerings
underwent quick distribution because OF
the demand from millers. There were
beneficial rains and SHOWS in parts Of
Oklahoma, Kansas Missouri, Illinois and
Indiana 4 decrease Of 2,6T7. 900 bushels
In the wheat visible stocks brought the
tota. down to 10000, 900 against 81 ,On0.-
600 in 1913, when there was gain
of iil.000 bushels for the week.
Corn. 1tere We're sharp declines due TO
the demoralized wheat market and tho
general Liquidation. Selling came from
commission houses for outsiders and for
country holders. Stop loss orders were
reached. The support was not good, de-
spite assertion that foreigners bought
900, 200 bushels during the day There
was an increase III 3,00O.0 bushels In
the visible supply stocks Large die
counts OF cash corn and tho big receipts
cNertcd hpariSh influence. Yesterday =
movement aggre gated 100000. against
. l,62i,oOV week ago and l.253,000 last
year.
Olts--The weak undertone was In SYM
pathy with tho downward tendency Of
other grain values. Many holders were
frightened into selling Their wac hedge
pressure. Receipts are iarger The
visible supply decrease OF 426. 000 bushels
was not as large as anticipated
Provisions-Hcavy losses occurred on
account OF the enormous hog movement
and the panicky conditions I'm the grain
markets Outsiders were selling. Pack
ing Interests were ON both sides of the ls..
Chicago prices
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-12
DAIRY PRODUCTS MARKET.

BUTTER - with liberal accumulatlons
from last week ANA light trading the
wer" unchanged. Lower grades favor the
buyer Si"rag. creamery trading light
Renovated steady. Ladies' In buyers favor.
tras. 20 score SIC: higher scoring Siil a
she. nrsts. s. to 81 score. 81 33isc. Held
extras, % score, 81 4 e.. frsts 80 n S2c. state.
dairy, tul- finest. ss a s3 &C., good 20 prime,
20 n s2c.; common 70 fair, 2+p 2Sc, Reno
i ySSq sI,5ss sss S7s hFIi5 sts
cry, frsts, asa zee Ladles, current make,
hrsts ?Sa2She.: seconds. ave; lower
grades, 20 a 22c. Packing stock. held. nno.
22c; No. 2. sia2ihc.i lower grades, lSg
price whites Is active. but local demand
quiet. Exporters are paying 15c. for state
nats ana Western twins. Skins steady.
fresh specials. IAN Wl5c.; average fancy
i4t 2 itHci undergr9des. i29ilei Wis
Ia. state fresh. lax @i2Isc.; poor to
EGGs1AithouEh there was sprinkline
market was rather. bare and nne stock
was In good demand NJ unchanged prices
heavier movement by express Is anticipated
storase egg; IN good demsnd and nrm.
wanted. Prices: Tresh gathered. extras.
fine, 44wtbc.: extra hIsts, iSc., frsts, 42c.;
sseond' SSstio Est.issTator hrsis ?7g
hennery browns. $50; miNsd coors ~ u
4jc.
Indicated for the week and active de-
nand' re market was st;onser on fewls
turkeys offered, Geese somewhat easier.
Prices; Chickens 1AWl5c,; fowls, itG iso. /:
old roost-rs, INC. Ducks, spring. state.
iSdl7c. Western. l66l7c. Geese. Western.
l5Hc. Guineas. pair. zoe; pigeons. 500
25c
OR ESSED POULTRY-wtth lighter re-
c,lpts and brisk demand fancy lines were
bigher IN all descriptions except ducks and
geese Turkeys IN hGht receipt. Most OF
The chickens are coarse. shaggy and dull.
Fancy large fowls higher and rrm. Ducks
and geese neglected and weak. Nearby
"a ia be unchanged Prices follow: Western.
dry picked. isFslc. Chickens, western.
milk fed. ~ 20 20 his, IL TO box, 23a e5c
sorn FED, 400 2Sc.; milk fed, ~ lbs, 20 dozen.
l7Gl7hc.. mixed weights. l6He: phils-
delphla. fancy. 2 lbs each. 2Sq 25c.: broil
ers zoe. Michigan. scslded. lbs, isc,
Fowls, IL TO box, Western, so lbs. and over
10 dozen. $50; dry picked, lbs, and over,
lie ola Toosters. Sc: SQUADS prime, white.
10 his 20 dozen. y.2b; lbs. i275gNi 8
spring, lbs. and over. pair. 60g65c.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-12
COTTON IRREGULAR,
BUT CLOSES HIGHER
LAYER Opening Followed by
Rally With Il Reaction
Near the Close.
sol NJ SPOT SITUATION

,., considerable utrvousneaa
.., n..,,, ,... .,,,i,, 40 4bc
, -.
60 '.'' '.t' "'' '"' '''"'
O. s ..' tr'''- '' WEAKNESS
"a. .. tt.t Convincing as TO evil
......r N,.,r, ON In, Cotton Tx
......, ,l..,- ,d., 40 10
-.
n COURSE 80 , -. -
.s ..t b. .'"' Ice '.V"''' "' ~
l.-ol-, Fl" '."'' 80 ',i ",'h'"' 'u-
vase. No 49,. low '''' '"NN l,' nrts-
decline. H..'-- '" '' ~ N'"''Eal" VII
.u.HH+ 90. -N'.. .".'uNH ''' "''"tu'" %
e.. contract .H'' "' n''Ny sclllhS 81
o.. "- ""... low '''n7 u'-N,'S WIN
"'' ''.h INTEREST '"i u" uls-
r...f"' Poo sol. .''"I'.
..f-rpNH $50. 'N'N'' DISAPPOINTING, nut
' o. ing mere '.' ''' 'ahe a iull re-
".' to mo o''.Ih' DID ''' IhEllsh mar
B.. #i'.'c 10y '."'"'~ SUPPRESSED 10 Ne
~ ''4 Np'' i'''''N'- -'ll 'l' ''Ihlol
T. To 'u-rIsn"d Tho occasion Tor a quick
r. 90. about or j" points. Ine re-
cte..'I aver ITO INC gay EdN' Shlaa' td-
" over S'turutN ''osihs
i' BE- QUITE evident IRON th' aovlc"s te-
c.t.d rom southern spot hrn's th"t con
sri' "1n'' su'pr.se mas arisen over the
wfHH"~ .n NnI'h the major portion or thr
crop Dos 'ecu ihdrketed. whereas "a snort
tim" before the r"openlng Of the cotton
N'N.hsr~ thcf" was ReheTii d'spoH-
70. Foo '"i"Ne that Federal ad Won'd he
L-''~-'iy % market ~ crop. such "a
- ."s...' now appears 30 EXIST only IN
~" '...dS OF southern congressman ana
pos ."hS.
IT. ,s 'r7i" tuat washington adviceS state
'a', EcpresentaiiN" Henry or Texas has
begun Hl~ CAMPAIGN Tor hnanc.a RELIEF
a.. H-'s lna"e an appeal 10 ths Federal
l.s'.'' roar" requesting that farmers
distress cotton he accepted b. reserve
bH.'s 30 nl7couut on the basls nt : per
c~' interest," Tor s.N nonthS' The fol
oN g letter received by local firm
from Ct Texas CORRESPONDENT indicates that
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-12

SIS olndR. Gibara, ITS miles south OF JupitT
al noon yesterday.
81 Proteus New Orleans, III miles south OF
Jupiter at noon.
IS CITY Of 81 Louis Savannah 1864 miles
south 81 sandy Hook a noon
IS Havana. Havana 800 m1es south OF SANDY
Hook at noon
IS Lnrmer Port Arthur, lS miles southeast
OF Sabine bar az noon
weston bar NJ noon.
s. III Alba, Galveston, 10 miles west ~
Tortugas at = "
S. rio Graude, Galveston 0o7 miles south Of
ID amOnd Shoals NJ noon
S. n Cid. Galveston, %" miles southWssi
OF Diamond Shoals az noon
So Dakotan. Honolulu SO mile south .!
OyerfalIs at & T. VI
81 Sabine, Mobile 40 miles southwest Of
Diamond shoals ., T., %, H. ,.,, =,
~ Apache jacksonville, SIC miles sour H
So ss Mars,aabo Maracaibc. Az mrivs S.-r.s -
Nay aEueE At = VI,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-12
WEATHER FORECAST
Washington Predictions for To.
day and Tomorrow.

For eastern New York. min or snow to-
day, with Increasing east TO north winds.
probably fair tomorrow.
For New Jersey and eastern Pcnnayi-
vania, rain or snow to-day; fair to.mot
row: increasing northwest winds to-day
For northern New England. rain or snow
to-day or tonight and probably tomorrow.
warmer to-day In the interior. variable
winds. becoming north and northeast and
Increasing tonight.
For southern New England. rain or snow
to-day and probably tomorrow. winds
becoming east and northeast and inyreas-
ing to-day.
For western New York. rain or SNOW =.
day probably fair tomorrow: modorat.
variable winds
SEW YORK. Jan. is-The pressure wa,
high yesterday over all parts OF the eoun,
try, except on the north Pacific coast ana
In narrow trough of depression extending
from tho upper lake regions southward e.
the Gulf Of Mexico. with centres over ne
upper lakes and over southern Touislaus
and Mississippi.
Rain fell a. most points tn that scctoD
and In the South Atlantic states. and "
was generally cloudy over tho Northeast {.
ern States
There was aso little rain on tho north
Pacihc coast. but throuEhou, other parts ~
the West the WEATHER vas generally fair.
Higher temperatures prevailed in the
Eastern States IN advance OF 'he depression,
but elsewhere there were no r,markabs
temperature changes,
Freezing temperatures reached Sorth
Carolina In the morning but wcr, above
freezing every whore south Of the Lake re-.
gions, and the only zero weather was IN
northern Maine.
IN this city the day was cloudy and
warmer wind, light to frcsh southeast.
average humility 20 per cent; barometer.
corrected 90 read 90 sea level a. sA ~.
a0.31; 3 p. A.. 3O.25
Tho temperature in this city yesterday. A..
recorded By the of,cial thermometer. Ia shown