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The Washington times., 1915-10-19
RED CROSS PREPARES
TO INCREASE FORCES
Plans to Strengthen 0rganiza-
ton to Meet Demands Of
Larger Military.

The American Red Cross today began
preparing plans to strengthen us
forces to meet the demands that VIII
be made by the proposed increases In
the army and navy
a pamphlet OF instructions IL being
prepared regarding the formation OF
Red Cross base hospital units through
out the United States. Maps are being
prepared showing tho twelve districts
into which the country will be divided
for the collection of supplies. accord
ing to the divisions of tho quarter
masters department of the United
States Army.
"As all volunteer relief in case the
United States Is involved In war must
pass through the American Red Cross.
a abatement issued by that organization
today says these instructions will be
important"
Red Cross officials were not prepared
today to say to what extent the field
force of the organization will be in.
creased. But the plan will be to enroll
volunteer physicians and nurses In
private practice and assign them to one
OF the twelve divisions SO that they
may be readily modified for effective
field work In case OF war. lichd.
quarters for the twelve field hospital
units will be announced In a few weeks
At the same time arrangements Will
be made to store non-perishable sup
plies at the twelve depots for use when
needed
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Woman Needs AuHer STRENGTH

The woman who has a bad
back is in constant pain, for her
work must be attented to just
the same. Any other member of
the family would have prompt
and loving care, but the mother
is inclined to neglect her own ills.
So, many a woman who needs
all her health and strength to
stand the work and worry of
keeping house becomes chronic
kidney sufferer.
Don't neglect a backache,
lame back, disordered action of
the kidneys, dizziness. headaches
and blue or nervous spells. Prob
ably it's all the result of kidney
weakness. Women all over the
world recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills for just these troubles, and
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Hoev She Acquired
"Femfnfne Charn1''

A nicely-dressed woman sat beside me
in the train. Everyone stared Mt her.
1t was not her beauty OF feature that
held our eyes. nor her costume. But
there was something about her face and
exDression-I risked 1t and asked:
Would you mind telling me how you
keep your complexion so dazzlingly
pure? Don't think me impertinent. but
you seem over thirty. yet haven't a
line In your face. and your cheeks arc
quite peachllke. How do you do it?'
Laughing. she said: That's easy: I
remove my skin. Sounds shocking.
doesn't It? But listen. Instead of CO.'S
motics use only pure mercoized wax,
procurable at any druggists. ! apply
this nightly. like cold cream. washing 1t
of mornings This gently absorbs the
soiled. weather-beaten flm-skin. with-
out pain or discomfort. thus revealing
the fresh. clear underskin. Every wom-
an has a beautiful complexion under
meath. you know. Then. to ward OF
wrinkles ! use a face bath made by dis
solving powdered saxolite lone ounce)
In one-half pint witch hazcl--a harmless
astrinGent which tones the skin Won
derfully. Very simple. isn't it?" I
thought so. I'm now trying her plan
and like II immensely -Mi!licent Brown
In The Story Teller.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
NEW PARCEL POST
CONVENTION MADE
Postmaster General Approves
Agreement Covering Liquids
and PasteS.

Postmaster General Burleson TO-DAY
approved agreements under wh'ch
admissible liquids and oils. pastes,
salves. and other articles easi'y
liauetiable" mny be sent by inter.
national parcel post from tho ohiteo
states to Dutch Guiana Hongkors'
Leeward Island. Mexico. New Hea-
land. Panama. and Sweden.
The postmaster general this sum-
mer initiated NEGOTIATIONS to remove
the prohibitions which havo prevent
ed development OF large Export traHic
by mail in liquid articles. such as
Ink. perfumes. soap. medicinal prep
arations. mixed paints. oils. many
prepared foods and sauces, and toilet
preparations. Explosives. alcoholics,
and drugs. forbidden to commerce
generally. are excluded. Under the
new agreement the same limitations
apply which govern the shipment OF
liquids in the domestic parcel post
These insure the packing of LIQUID
articles in a way which VIII protect
other mail from damage.
In addition to tho countries COW
cred by todaya agreements conVeA.
tions heretofore have been negotiated
with Austria, Brazil. Denmark
France. Germany. Great Britain
Italy. Norway. and other countries
Mr. Purleson is continuing efforts tc
negotiate such agreements with al
countries having parcel post conVcn.
tions with the United states.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
A Hint to Mothers
Of Growing Children
A Mild LdxdtiUe at Regular
Intervals Will Prevent
Constipation

A vital point upon which all schools
Of medicine seem to agree is that nor
NAL regularity Of the bowels is an es-
scntial to good health. The Importance
Of this is impressed particularly on
mothers Of growing children.
A very valuable remedy that should
be kept in every home for use as oc-
casion arises is Or. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin. a compound OF simple laxative
herbs that has been prescribed by DR..
w. i. Caldwell. OF Monticello. Ill. for
more than twenty-five years. and
which can now be obtained in any well
stocked drug store for fifty cents a
bottle.
In a recent letter to Or. Calwwell
Mrs II. c. Turner. S44 Main ST.. Buffa =
10. n Y, says. II bought a bottle OF DR.
Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin for my baby.
Roland Lee Turner. and find II works
Just like you said 1t would. 1t is fine
for the stomach and bowels"
A bottle of DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pep
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
NT|NUE TEACHING
WAR EFFECTS HERE
ols to Consider Economic
'hases Of Struggle in Cur
ent Events Classes.

ching the Suropean war as a part
current events instruction In
ington public schools has been so
successful that it will be con-
| this year. Special stress will be
this season. on the effects of the
on this country. and upon the
mic phases OF the struggle.
L. Thurston. superintendent of
Is. is an advocate of teaching
1t events in the schools through
SO Of daily newspapers. Last year
the schools assembled there was
all over the county as to wheth-
war should be touched upon.
Washington superintendent was the
to order that the war be taught
utioned teachers to be tactful and
bring up any questions that
arouse feeling among the pu-
watched carefully the progress
B study" Mr.. Thurston said. THE
of the war was a stimulus In
lstory and geography work. and 1t
ht out many economic questions
which pupils generally were not
ar. The war will be taught again
year in the regular work of the
At events periods"
nanv of the class rooms there are
In boards where newspaper clip
on important events are pasted.
display clippings from The
/ and other papers regarding the
ess of the struggle.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Women's Suffrage
Insults God, HeSays
Episcopal Rector Declares She Is
Creature Of Impulse, Man
Of ludgment.

NEW YORK. Oct. l9.-The Rev. Cy-
rus Brady was due to receive some
warm retorts today. having. told the
OF st. stephens Episco-
pal Church that woman's desire to vote
was an insult to man and to God.
1T is an insult to man because It Is
an effort to usurp duties imposed on
man in the scheme OF creation" said
the Rev. Brady. and II is an insult
TO God because 1t Is an effort to enter
a sphere for which the Creator did not
intend woman.
Woman is creature of impulse
man OF Judgment. This IL the mental
basis OF the sexes. History proves IT,
We laugh at the nose ring. the flat
tened forehead. the tattooed cheek.
the feathered head of the savage. No
savage woman ever wore corset. a
high heel shoe, or stuck on her head
the atrocities for the concoction OF
which you pay great prices. Can you
imagine Venus so adorned? Woman
must break these shackles before she
should vote"
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
ghts Templar Give
Reception to Leader

mt Commandery. No. 6. knights
lar. gave a reception In honor or
B. Hesse. right eminent grand
ander Of the order. Immediately
the celebration Of the lodges
ieth anniversary last night. The
ats Tcmp,ar met In Naval Lodts =
and Eminent Sir William T. Heb
, commander. pres. 'ch.
Rev. DR.. James Shera Montgom-
pastor of Metropolitan NJ. +.
-ch. honorary member of the com
.dery, delivered the principal ad-
q. Paul A. Hines. Miss Charlotte
son, Miss Frances w. SCherger.
Sue Burrow Jennings. and Mrs.
n X. Phillips. John X. Phillips, and
Try Hoeke contributed to the musi-
program. Will, Robert IL. ! avid
gave n clever monologue.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
w. r. & E. to Entertain
Children December 26

At n luncheon to the committee. given
by Chairman William /. Clarke at tho
Raleigh. December d was named as the
date for the Christmas entertainment
for tho children OF the employees OF the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany and its subsidiaries.
In addition to receiving a visit from
real Santa Claus. the children will
he treated to n vaudeville entertain
ment which will SnClude number of
tableaux from Motber Goose tales. for
which the use of the National Thcater
has been obtained. Two local celeb
rites are being considered by Chair
man Clarke to stage the tsbleauS.
The committee plans to make thc COM
ing Christmas entertainment a novelty
and to utilize as many OF the children
in the presentation as possible.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
NO CARS WANTEDON
NEW AVENUE BRIDGE
Protest To Be Made to Congress-
BY Georgetown Citizens
Association.

,. c,.,..,., Association,
Ihe Heorseto"h C't'ze"s 81. ron.
Will put forth every eHort 10 set ~
gress to keep the Capital Traction COM
nanv from layinr tracks on the new
.,,a,,. hr,dye over Rock
renn'yNahia avenue 80. ,ha, ,yith
creek. the contention oeihs '"".
both street car and heavy Vehicular
,ro fs,c there will be serious congestion.
I'M. natn, n,os launched last night
Aho cainpa's" .ca,,.rs pan,.
- meeting In Potomac Sa''"e'
when n resolution was adopteu
IN the Commissioners to ask Con-
,.,i tho law proyiding for
lepe - v Tho traction
use OK he oriose W "i'
,any.
resolution was introduced by
ID I,oetcb who told the associa-
- .,,I,a ,,,th .c,rcs of
that ne haa 'a'heu WV" 81. A.
getown business men regarding 'ne
re, and that all believed II would
,.t,.r for the public II the car
~ 10. a., .ho AZ s,reet bridge.
8 were 'e,' oh 'ne -n Co.
the new /orioge were reserseu io'
fllar traffic. The resolution Of
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Butter Fat Exports
On Increase Again

A distinct revival OF exports OF
cheese. butter. and other butter fats.
after a long period OF comparative in
activity. is reported today by the De-
partment OF Commerce in review of
foreign business for the last fiscal
year. Butter usually averaging about
$500 100 pounds In export trade, went to
nearly l0,00O,000 pounds. American
cheese salcs abroad increased from an
average of 2.jO.tDc pounds year to
81. 100000 pounds. Exports Of condensed
milk increased from an average of
5, ,0O0. 900 to 81 O0O 900 in value to 5000 900.
Imports last year showed reduction.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
'ChocOlate Drop" Visits.

|ONDON. Sept. q (by maiD.-If big.
ok, grinning Billy Murray C"Chocolate
p" they cali him). ever "gts back
to Richmond. Va. how he will
.r about being the only American
that every talked "jist ev'y day
like folks talks" to the King and
Of Englandn.
en- King George and Queen Mary
Billy shooting around the royal in
ry at Bristol In n wheeled chair
being hit by part OF German
on the deck OF the Armenian dur
he submarine attack thereon June
ey stopped him and asked about it.
1e told them in his happy-go-lucky.
iwing, ciOn-smile way-and
.ore the grin for days thereafter.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
-Four Are Injured
In Street Accident
Two Suffer Fractures With r. F.
Burns More Badly Hurt
and Is Sent 10 HOSPITAL.

A fracture Of his left arm and wounds
Of the head resulted when II. +. Burns.
forty-seven years old. Of 42l Ninth
street northwest. was struck last night
by an automobile near Tenth street and
Virginia avenue southwest. Burns was
taken to Emergency Hospital.
James l.. Turner. 333 Missouri ave-
nue. northwest, was slightly injured last
night In a collision between the Mer-
chants Transfer and Storage Company
wagon which he was driving and a
street car at Second street ana Indiana
avenue northwest.
DR.. b. c. Miller. sixty-fve years old.
who lives at 9l9 l. street northwest. fell
last night while boarding a car at
Ninth and X streets northwest. His
left leg was fractured. He was taken
to his home in cab.
A fourth victim Of traffic accidents
was William Newman, sixty years old,
OF Takoma Park. Md. He was badly
hurt when wagon driven by Robert
Cobb. of 1911 Tenth street northwest.
knocked him down near Ninth street
and Louisiana avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
usband of so Missing;
Bride, II, Threatens Suit

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10. - Seven
sn-year-old Mrs. Walter Scott John
,n saws that unless her fifty-year-old
lsband returns to her today she Will
ing suit against his family charging
ienation of his affections.
Johnston. who Is n wealthy retired
zoe manufacturer. was a lifelong
lend of his wife's father. The John
.ons were married the first OF this
ionth and a couple of DAYS later the
ride SAYS her husband deserted her.
She is a niece of the wife of Gov
ienry C. Stuart. of Virginia. and Is
lso related to Secretary Daniels. She
) now living with her mother.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Simple Way To
End Dandruff

There ia one sure way that has never
that IL to dissolve II. then you destroy
It entirely. To do this. just get about
four ounces OF plain. common liquid
YOU will need. sppIv Il al nieht When
retiring; use enough to moisten the
scalp and rub 1t in gently with the
finger tips.
BY morning most. IL not all. Of your
dandruH Will he gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace Of II, no matter now
much dandruff you may have.
You will find all itching and digging
of the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair WIFI be fluffy, lustrous. glossy,
silky. and soft, and look and feel a
hundred times better.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
GERMAN.AMER|CANS
HOLD CELEBRATION
Orators Predict Their Patriot
ism will Be INDICATED and
Spirit Appreciated.

That the real spirit OF the Americans
Of German descent or birth VIII even
tually be appreciated and their patriot
ism vindicated. formed the burden OF
the addresses made by half a dozen
orators on the occasion of the ceiepra-
ton OF the founding OF Germantowp
Pa. by tho first German colony IN
America, by the United German So
cieties at Saengerbund Hall.3l4 c street.
last night
The love for America OF the people OF
German birth or descent and the duty
they owe America before every other
nation was discussed. mostly In Ger
man. bv the speakers. and the audience
applaudcd enthusiastically.
The celebration began with banquet.
at which 1.-THE Star-Spaneled Banner"
was sung by the entire ahsemblage
President Martin weigand. Of the Uni
ted German Societies, was toastmaster.
and the speakers included the Rev. Ju-
lius Hoffman,. of Baltimore: DR.. Ernest
Bruncken. of the Library Of Congress;
DR.. George Barthelne. Kurt Voclkner.
and Or. Emil Scharf.
DR.. Bruncken declared that the criti-
cism of Germans In America was su-
perficial. aud that when the feeling
had been given a chance to play itself
out a real appreciation OF what the
Germans have done In the United
States would bc shown. The speakers
applauded the sentiments of President
Wilson In announcing a single standard
OF patriotism in his d. A. r. speech.
DR.. Scharf criticised the action Of the
Government in permitting ammunition to
be sold TO the allies and In sanctioning
the war loan. He spoke also OF tho
attitude and sentiments of certain well-
known members of Congress and Gov
ernmcnt officials as having been unfair
to the Germans.
An excellent musical program was
furnished by special orchestra and
choruses from the Saengerbund and the
Germania Maennechor.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
PRESIDENT OFF TO
VOTE FOR SUFFRAGE
will Cast Vote At Princeton and
Return Here in Time For
Dinner Tonight.

President Wilson went to New Jer-
sey today to cast his vote for woman
suffrage. He was accompanied by Sec
retary Tumulty. who has also declared
his intention to vote for the suffrage
amendment
Eeaving here at 3 o'clock. the Presi-
dent expected to reach Princeton about
noon. After casting his vote, he will
riving here In time for dinner. Secre-
tary Tumulty will vote In Jersey City.
The President was not accompanied
by Mrs. Gait. his fiancee. who. II was
thought. might take this opportunity to
inspect the new summer capital at Ions
Branch, n. J.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Committee in Treasury
To Plan Improvement

A subcommittee OF the Treasury i'm
provement committee has been named
by Chief Clerk James l.. Wimeth 70
study conditions and recommend i'm
proverents In working conditions in the
Internal revenue bureau.
The subcommittee consists Of II. NJ.
Gaylord. A. l.. Clother l.. W. Lass-
ter. and 2. NJ. Myers. of the Internal
Revenue Bureau: Frank B. Warwick.
customs division: r. l.. Golze. office of
Comptroller of the Treasury: L. VI.
bartlett. Office OF the Auditor for ;he
Postoffice Department; Guy Allen. Of
fice of the Treasurer. and James 4.
Harper. appointment division.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
TOM TAGGART FREED
OF CHARGE OF FRAUD
Democratic National Commit.
teeman Released Because
of Lack of Evidence.

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 1o-Thomas
Taggart, Democratic national COM
mitteeman. will not have to stand
trial on the charge OF conspiring to
corrupt the 1914 elections of Marion
county.
The case against him was dismissed
today in the criminal court on the
motion OF the State, because conclu-
sive evidence against Taagart ia
lacking. Prosecutor Rucker asked
for the dismissal.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Suffrage Conference.

Miss Alice Paul. chairman OF the ex-
ecutive committee of the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage. is in Balti-
more today conterring with Mrs. Law
renee Lewis. jr.. head of the Congress
sional Union in Pennsylvania. The pur-
pose of the conference is to formulate
plans for the unions activities in Penn
sylyania during the coming winter.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Mailbox Smashed By
Skidding Motor Car

A United States mail box at Tenth
and East Capitol streets Ia broken to-
day. the police say. as the result OF
n skiddine accident last night. The au-
tomobile which did the damage is own
ed by DR.. John T. Vivian, of l0ls East
Capitol street. who. however. was not
driving 1t when the accident happened
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Power Squadron Officers
To Attend Smoker Here

The Potomac River Power Squadron,
branch Of the United States pov.ar
Squadron. will hold smoker in the
Corinthian Yacht clubhouse on Satur-
day evening. The speakers will include
Chief Commander Roger UPTON, Boston;
Vice Commander Charles +. Chapman.
New York; Flag Lieutenant n. l.. Steb-
bins. and Aid William A. Hopkins, Bos-
ton.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Safe Home Treatment
for Objectionable Hairs
(Boudoir . Secrets.)

The electric needle is not required for
the removal of hair or fuzz. for with
the use Of plain delatonc the most stub
born growth can be quickly banished.
A paste Is made with water and a little
of the powder. then spread over the
hairy surface. In about 2 minutes II is
rubbed off and the skin washed. This
simple treatment rot only removes the
hair, but leaves the skin free from
blemish. Re sure you get genuine della
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
MaChinist Examinations.

Examinations will be held January
by the Civil Service Commission to fiji
vacancies In the grade Of electrical ma :
chinist and all-round machinist at the
Washington Navy Yard at salaries Of
from 1928 to $4.4 day.
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
Irish Have Scheme.

NEW YORK. Oct. 19.~"lrishmen
don't come here to escape service. but
to get the money--by enlisting in Can
ada for 81 daily. not shilling" says
steamer agent
The Washington times., 1915-10-19
WASHINGTON PROOF

Mrs. c. w. Ruhl, 3O4 Florida
Ave. N. w., says: "My kidneys
were weak and | suffered from
backaches. used four boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills and they
completely cured me. ! haven't
taken Doan's Kidney Pills for a
long time, but | recommend
them TO anyone in need of a
good kidney medicine"
The Washington times., 1915-10-19

weak, delicate women can take
them freely, for Doan's contain
no harmful, poisonous or habit
forming drugs. They act quickly
and do lasting good.
Read what a Washington
woman says:
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-11-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

George Wap,es left Wednesday
right on a business trip 10 Seattle.
Born Friday, to Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Constant, son.
Fred Manus broke his leg Sunday
when run over by a wagon.
Mrs. Paul Ashby returned from
Bellingham Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Ed Knapp of Everson visit
ed in Lynden Saturday.
John G. Lankhaar and Miss Pet
ernella Sparreboom were married
Wednesday, Nov. 4.
II. T. Jones left Tuesday for
Grand Rapids, Mimi, where he will
sDend the winter
The Veleke property was so at
an administrator sale Tuesday to
Jacob DeBoer for $4,000 cash.
Mrs w J. Williamson was oper-
ated on at st. Luke's hospital Mon
day. She is getting along nicely.
The Kensington Club will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. d. L..
Beckes.
The pioneers are making merry
today at the |. o. o. F. hall, and
are recalling the brave days of 'S9.
A host of Clam Diggers had arriv-
ed at the hall by noon, ready TO
start operations for the day.
The Klatawas entertained delight
fully at dinner Tuesday evening at
Miss Smiths for those who assist
ed in making the Charity Ball sue
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1915-11-11

cess. Decorations were in green
and white, the club colors. Follow
ing a splendid repast, whist was
played at six tables A late supper
was served at the close of the ven
ing, the guests toasting marshma =
lows by candle light.
Notice has been received by w.
r Roy, state highway commissioner
tkat the firm of Worthen & Satterth
waite, of Lynden, Wash, has COM
pleted the contract of surfa cling six
miles of the Pacific highway in
Whatcom county, from Blaine south
erly. The contract price was &c.
445.
That the B. and N. will pat in
some sort of express service 10
Bellingham after Nov. Is. is prac-
tically certain. Either e'ectric or
steam trains will be used. Four
trains will be run day, according
to the present pan, and the rate
win be two cents a mile or less.
Harmony forfeited last week the
first of the state debates to Lynden.
The Lynden debaters this year are
Albert Booman, Clifford Worthen
and Charles Kamm, with Lewis
Tromp and Cornelius Vandermeer
as alternates.
e. c. Hathaway will leave this
week for Okanogan, Okanogan Co,
v here he will take Up his residence
Mr.. Hathaway owns a half section
there, and has it stocked. He VIII
i Joined N week by his FANNY.
A clam supper for Odd Fellows
and their wives and families viii be
given Saturday night at l. .. .. r.
hall.