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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
MRS. RORER COMING
TO RICHMOND
An Interesting Event to Which
the Richmond Housekeep-
erS Look Forward.

The above announcement will be
good news indeed 10 the women Of
Richmond.
There is hardly a well-conductcd
household in the city that has not used
Mrs. Rorcr's recipe books but this is
the first opportunity the women have
had to hear Mrs. Rorers wisdom from
her own lips, illustrated by practical
demonstrations.
Mrs. Rorer Will give lecture free
to the members OF her class from 0 10
II each morning at the old Presbyte-
rian book store, and each afternoon
will give "a practical dem onstratio
from to D. Knowing the desire of the
women of Richmond to hear Mrs.
Rorer. the course OF six lessons, be-
ginning next Monday, February 22d,
Will be $500, including lectures.
Tickets now on sale at T.. a. Miller's
drug Observation-Disclosures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
COUNCIL WITHOUT POWER
TO CHANGE SCHOOL BOARD
Number OF Members From Each Dis
trict Fixed by State Law,
Says Pollard.
CANNOT INCREASE DISTRICTS
Change Must Originate in School
hoard, and Council May Reject or
Concui-Committee Recommends
Ordinance Prepared by Board.

Attempts on the part of some mem
pers or the Council TO secure n consid-
Grafton OF the advisable OF readjust-
ing the representation on the school
board with an idea OF increasing the
size or the board, fell fiat last night
when the Council Committee on OrJI
nance recommended, for passage the
school Board's ordinance redistrictinu
me enlarged city into three school
Districts.
me measure makes few changes I'm
me present lines. merely adding TO the
three districts appropriate sections
or the new territory. The ordinance
was sent by the School Board to the
Common Council, which referred IL to
the Ordinance Committee Among the
members or the lower branch who
sought TO have the redistricting further
considered. were Councilman Gilbert IL
p"liock and Councilman Edgar H. Eng
lish
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
NUMBER Or MEMBERS
FINED Hl ST\TI: LAW

An opinion by City Attorney Pollard
bearing on the proposal to change the
number of districts or the nunher %
representatives from each district was
read to the committee. Mr. Pollard
informed the committeeman that the
number of representatives from each
school district was fixed at three by
State law and could not, therefore, he
amended except by mn net of the Gen
eral Assembly.
On the point OF the proposed increase
In the number of districts. Mr. Pollard
reported that such a change must orig
mate in the School Board That body
alone. he said. had the power. under
The State law. to recommend an in
crease or diminution In the number OF
school districts. the Council retaining
the right, however. to concur In or re-
ject proposed change.
With this information before IL. the
committee voted to recommend for pass
age the ordinance as drawn by the
school Board. Councilman English
made Il strenuous effort to have the
measure laid on the table for disposi-
ton at future meeting. but a motion
10 this effect was strongly opposed by
Alderman puller, who warned the com :
mite that II had been 'dillydallyinr'
with the measure long enough The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
I<ipIins Poem at SUPERIOR.

In the pjcturized version NJ "a Foo,
Ihere vas the Superior's Offering for
me latter part OF the week, the re :
hnstic performance OF Theda Bara. the
distinguished French actress. in the
part OF the Vampire sends chills and
.hriiis through the crowds that pack
me mouse. II Will he remembered that
the play is based upon Killings noom
ne vampire Il study OF n beautiful
ana heartiess woman. who striDrod
men 10 their foolish hides. Nine. Bara' :
pantomimic art enables her to dcnic,
win telling effect the cruel. cold de
termination OF this type OF woman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Splendid Picture mt Strand.

The Typhoon," the picture presented
at the Strand for the last three DAYS
of the week, beginning YESTERDAY is
the finest OF AL the fine photoplays seen
at that theatre since it's opening as the
nome OF Paramount pictures This
powerful and thrilling drama is PLAYED
by genuinely remarkable cast headed
by Japanese actor, Sessue Hayakawa.
whose performance in the famnus
walker Whitcside role is literally
wonderful 1t Is also evident that
many, il not all. OF the scenes shown
were photographed in other countries.
BUT. altogether apart from these
novelties, the play itself is of tens.
and absorbing interest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Woman and Home

abiRty to secure difficult interviews
for your paper" she asked
The man turned away. II don't
care anything about my career. What
good is 1t, IL in its pursuit YOU meet
bully girl. q girl you--well See
here. I'm going TO tell you all about
II here and now, if YOU won't prom
Use TO come TO lunch with me to.
morrow. Shall - lie asked, facing
her and searching her face
Anita looked at him for Il moment
and saw that he was terribly in earn
est II will-but you may not tell
me anything until YOU have come To
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Dr.. Brady Health talks
simple Remedies for Insomnia.

The tcpid pack is perhaps one OF the
most ctlicacious means of producing
sleep in simple insomnia or in fcvcrish
illness When the nervous system is
ovcrtaXcd with toXcmia.
To give a tepid pack the bed must
have II rubber on uTlcloth sheet under
the linen sheet. The patient lies on
is wruug out of tcpid water and put
on the patient. tucking In between the
legs and between the body and arms.
Over all a blanket is placed. and upon
the forehead Il cold compress is kent
The pack is left on from half an hour
TO TWO hours. according Ia the uuicting
soothing influence ii produces, then re-
moved and the patient dried and Gov
cred as usual.
The hypnotic effect of ,cpid pack
is unbelievable until YOU have tried
1t. Especially is il useful In quoting
the r"stlcssn"ss OF a sick child
y light lunch before retiring. IL Won
retire late, is advisable TO help sleep.
y bowl Of bread and milk. or n sand
wtch, or Il cup of hot broth. or a dish
OF oyster stew. or 1t drink OF hot matted
milk OF course, tea and coffee are
cerebral stmulamts ana hence to he
avoided late in the evening
y walk around the block late at night
Is q good preparation for sleep II
tends 10 eduali@c the circulation and
r"mov" blood from the brain.
People who wake in the middle OF
The night should eat n cracked or drink
glass of milk and go back TO sleep.
cold draft blowing over the he'd
is one OF the best hypnotics In natures
pharmacopoeia.
hot bath on retiring is effective In
many cases OF insomnia.
In lieu Of nix" around the block.
ten minutes Of brisk calisthcnics i'm
the bedroom will cuualizc the circu-
lation and prepare the BODY to relax.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Ethical
Talks

my house to meet my mother and
father, which YOU may do any after
noon but Wednesday and Saturday."
she said.
And YOU are
III tell you tomorrow at lunch"
she interrupted. "Sh-the curtains
going up"
1T is-for q fact" said Roger, taxi
ing her hand for n moment. Till to-
morrow-thcn?" he said.
And Anita let him see the gladness
in her eyes at the prospect.
Copyright. 1915, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Lew FIeId.'a Debut In pic,ur,..

AT the Colonial. for the last half Of
,he week, the famous German dialect
burlesquer Lew Fields, is seen i'm "Old
dutch" the play selected by him for
ms nrst appearance as 4 screen actor.
Though the picture is comedy. IL
contains many pathetic moments. and
therc is ell-sustained heart interest
tnroushout It's five parts. Supporting
flelds is Vivian Martin, whose film
performance in THE Wishing Ring,
introduced her to Richmond audiences,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Syclc.s Condition improved.

Samuel Syclc, 5000 West Grace street.
VINO attempted suicide in his home
Wednesday afternoon first by stranRu-
lation and then by shooting himself
through the abdomen. was reported as
improved at Stuart Circle Hospital
early this morning. Although not out
OF serious danger. he is said to be do
ing well. and surgeons are Of the be-
lief that he vii! possibly recover un-
less complications set in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

candy and II 1t is taken after meals. not
iIregularly. 1t fattens The young man
should make sure there Is no chronic
nasal catarrh. or infected tonsils. or un-
suspected carious teeth. few drops
OF tincture OF iodine In half a cupful
OF water makes good mouth wash
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
The Struggle
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL.

1t IS Inherently characteristic Of
woman TO struggle towards perfection
The natural ncsire may he to overcome
by conflicting traits or circumstances
but IN big way IL manifestS itself
IN The progress Of the world If this
Iart of II womans nature were Killed
the world would come to a staudstill
II Is natural 10 woman TO attempt
the perfection of her home, and The
same desire is apparent in her efforts
10 eliminate the flaws exhibited by her
children. IT is only through the home
and the woman who rcigns there that
society can be perfected.
Cynics may scott. bu, the same in :.
siinct that prompts woman To- perfect
her nome, the children who are
scEoolcd there. and all of its surround
insS, inspire efforts to Improve her
personal appearance. This desire is
iust one form In which woman's nat
ural strife with impcrfection mani
fvcts itself
There are good women who are so
Interested in their home, their chill
drcn and their environments that they
apparently forget themselves. IN so far
* their personal appearance is con-
c"rneh. The woman with II baby in her
arms and Il child pulling at her skirt
. is liable In he SO Interested in the per-
lection Of the children and their home
life that she ncglects herself. Hut even
/ IN such women there is evidence OF
;tn overwhelming desire 10 struggle to.
wards perfection
II is wrong for women To entirely
forget themselves through the cNcriion
OF Efforts in the interest Of others IL
- wronE FOR two reasons. one OF her
omissions ia tn overcome impcrfcctions
IA others " she nesiects herself the
time soon comes when she Is not in "A
b condition tn fulhil her mission When
her childien arrive al an age when they
/ ntElh 10 ask questions how can a
woman hear 10 say IL don't know" She
must Know or De treated with Contemp nj
by her own children. They must get
some answer TO their problems. IL
mother can't tell Them by word or APP
/ pearance they viii 20 TO ether chill
+ dren's homes and find out Each moth
"i's home is her Kingdom and she
should lie queen.
Regardless or the duties which fall
! 10 tile lot OF woman, she should re-
member that she can best fulflI them
\ by being true to herself II she obcys
, the call OF her body for rest, recrca
I ton. nourishing foods, and plenty OF
fresh air and bathing, she will DO in !,
better condition TO help others along
the road towards perfection.
( II Is also we'll for such self-sacri-
hclng women TO remember that much
( can be taught by example, and that
/ their very presence may he made more
. Impressive than words. rules and reg
. ulatiOns.
II may he Impossible to attain per.
! lection, but womans struggle In tina,
direction develops many Of the beau.
/ tiful things in the world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Question. and Ar,,vcr.

y Good Mouth Wash: viii you please
recommend n good mouth wash for :,
sixteen-year- old young man who has a
bad breath? lie cleans his teeth twice
a day. He Is an invct"ratc candy eater
Reply: Candy is all right If IL IL pure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
motion OF Mr.. English TO table was de-
feated By an overwhelming vote.
CITY TO Paw INTEREST
ON a y,Vr,r.r

motion OF MIR. English TO table was de-
feated By an overwhelming vote.
CITY TO Paw INTEREST
ON GAS BILL GUARANTEES
The committee recommended for pas
sage the Sullivan ordinance requiring
the city to pay interest at tho ratio of
per cent per annum on all money de-
posted with ii as guarantees for the
payment of gas bills. Anumendmcnt
was Incorporated, which provides tina,
no interest shall be paid on any such
money until three months after II has
been deposited.
Another ordinance recommended for
passage authorizes refunds to con
sumers for excess water bills incurred
by reason of underground leakage
The amount. of Leakage is to be dc
termined by comparison with the aver
age amount OF the consumers water
bill for the preceding year. No refund
OF this character, however, Will be al
lowed more than one time In any
twelve months
ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT
SMOKING IN THEATRES
The committee recommended for pas
sage the ordinance prohibiting smoking
in theatres and theatre corridors, cx-
cept!ng where i; is required as part
of the stage performance. The meas
uTe was recommended by the Board of
Fire Commissioners, and Chief Joynes
OF the Fire Department.
Councilman English made an at
tempt to take from the table for congid-
GRAFTON his ordinance designed TO give
members Of the Council free admit
tance to all places OF amusement i'm
the city. AZ the body that is called
upon TO enact ordinances regulating
tie conduct of theatres ana amusement
places, Mr. English argued, the Council
should have ready access 10 such places
Ia order that II may at all times be
familiar with their condition and man
ncr of maintenance.
The motion to take from the table
however, failed TO poll more than a
corporais guard. and was overwhel-
mingly defeated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Goes to Roads for Theft.

Andrew Page. coIored, was yestcr-
day sentenced TO four months Oh the
roads when convicted Of the theft of II
$50 bicycle from Walter Underwood.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

"strinEiesS' variety soaked onc-half
hnnr in vinegar then placed on let
iucc leaves and serve with French
dressing. y few shreads OF sweet red
pepper gives Il nice touch 10 this Sn lad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

Camphorated OIL: Would you recon-
mend camphorated oil to rub on the
chest for colds?
Reply: Not for colds" because you
never have cold" But we consider
camphorated oil which you prepare
freshly yourself the best OF all local
applications for coryza Cor head "cold,"D
tracheitis tcold" on the chesD and
acute bronchitis. Make II by dissolv-
ing all the powdered camphor you can
dissolve i'm hot almond oil (sweet al
mond OLD or hot olive oil.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

Remember: In exercising your nat
ural instinct TO develop beauty and
perfection. II - well 10 begin with
yourself, for YOU are AN example TO
some one.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

formula for skin food if YOU will send
me Il stamped, addressed envelope |
shall also send you formulas for cold
cream, shampoo and tonic for OILY hair
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

formula for skin food if YOU will send
me a stamped, addressed envel0De.
shall also send you formulas for cold
cream, shampoo and tonic for oily hair
IL D.: Dimples IRE facial defect.
anu While they are charming and be-
W'tchins on young girl, they often
turn INTO deep holes or wrinkles when
one grows older
Mary; Don't, please. Mary. put any
'hlhE III your eyes Ia make them bright
ana sparkling. Good health alone Will
exercise in the fresh air, retire before
midnight, and get cI,od nights rest
lave plenty Of fresh air ia the room
while sleeping Wash Your eyes each
morning with good eye wash Guilt
waite cheerful disposition, think pleas
ant thoughts, and the beauty of your
hcart VIII make suubeums In your eyes
Rose Now that the prevailing sty,c
FOR evening dresses displays so much
shoulder. II is necessary to have a per
Feet shoulder, Not only perfect from n
beauty standpoint but for the good OF
your health and happiness. stand erect
weight on the ball of your foot, hands
on your chest, fingers pointing horizon
tally toward each other, with elbows on
Il level with your shoulders. With you,
eyes raised toward the coiling, SLOWLY
bend your body forward NJ the hips.
keeping your eyes hXcd on the point
YOU have chosen. Don't let Your elbows
sag. Practice this faithfully every dav
and it Will soon correct Your round
shoulders
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

]. NJ. b: ] believe II you VIII care
fully massage your face every night
with a good skin food, in time the scar,
VIII disappear. Rub In all that VIII
stick ana then apply more to become
absorbed during the night. This viii
feed the skin and gradually FIJI in the
scar. | shall DC happy 10 send you ma
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19
Lillian Russell. Answer.

Miss L. V: shall he happy TO send
you formula for developing the bust
II YOU VIII send me q stamped adj =
dressed envelope. Space viii not per
NIT my printing ii at this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-19

Children Not Eligible: Would the
bread and milk diet you recommend be
advisable for n girl of ten years? What
would you suggest for an adult Of fifty
who has some obstruction to nasal
breathing at night?
Reply: Children are not eligible for
membership In the Bread and Milk
Ciub. Rarely indeed does child get
too much To eat For the adult we
would suggest careful examination
or the nasal chambers by doctor
equipped with head mirror and light and
examining Instruments
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-11
MAGERS IS
TO FURNISH MUSIC
AT 1875 STATE FAIR
Enters Into Contract With
Board TOday---Many COun-
ties viii Exhibit

Secretary w. Al Jones, of the state
fair bourd, today entered into II con.
tract with Miss Minnetta Magcrs Of
this city under the provisions Of which
Miss Mayors is to furnish some high
class vocal entertainment to the visitors
Of the 1915 state fair, The principal
features Of Miss MNgers' form of On.
tertNinment will be male quartet to
render selections during the racing pro.
gram during the afternoons NJ the race
course, and Il double quartctte Of
females to appear on the programs of
entertainment in the pavilion audi
t0rium in the afternoons and evenings.
The state fair board is also in re-.
ceipt Of advice from General Passenger
Agent VIM McMurrny, of the O..W. r.
& N Uilrond company 70 the effect
that numerous counties Of Eastern aud
Central Oregon are making arrange.
monts TO enter the county exhibit com
petition at the state fair this year.
Among those which have already signt
fled their intention Of making county
exhibits this year are; Morrow, Union,
Whcclr and Umatilla counties, The o..
W, X, & ~ company Is cooperating in
every way with the state fair board in
the effort to arouse interest In county
agricultural and livestock exhibits.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-11
DELUGED
BY CLOUD BURST
Attempted Repair Work On
Southern Pacific In North
ern California Stopped

Redding, Cal, May ll.--Witb cloud.
bursts in rapid succession deluging
miles of country, attempted repair work
on the Southern Pacific railway was at
a standstill today, trains were stalled
and thousands of dollars damage had
been done to railroad property and near.
by towns.
The second cloudburst today centered
at Keswck, where five cloudbursts yes.
terday afternoon swept away 200 yards
of track and undid all the repair work
accomplished by the army of laborers
rushed from Sacramento. The repair
work done between Motion and Kennett
was also destroyed.
Passengers on blocked trains from the
north today were leaving the ears at
Kennett, entering skiffs, with their
baggage, and being rOwed across the
swollen river. Automobiles piked them
up at the waters edge and carried them
is miles over muddy roads to Redding.
From Keswick to Iron Mountain ten
miles of railroad is destroyed. The
track is covered with gravel and the big
trestle is gone, The rainfall at Kennett
totaled - inches in two days. Three
and a quarter inches fell late yesterday.
/ Railroad men make no predictions as to
when traffic will be resumed, saying
vaguely "in two or three days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-11
YOUNG CONVICT DID
NOT LIKE THE IDEA
Of CRUSHING ROCK
Ellsworth Kelly Makes Es-
cape From Crew Leased
to ClatsOp County

Judging from the fact that he made
his getaway before he had been in
the camp week it is evident that
Ellsworth Kelly, a convict doing time
for larceny from dwelling from
Josephine county, did not relish the
idea of doing time at the rocl-crush-
ing plant in Clatsop county, his escape
having been effected last night and
reported 10 the prison authorities to.
day. Warden Minto is plastering the
state with notices of the escape and
offering a reward of $50 for his cap
ture, Kelly was one of the crew OF
l3 convicis who were leased to Clatsop
county last week to operate the rock.
crushing plant, in connection with
road work and, under the terms of the
lease the county is responsible for his
keep aud apprehension in the event of
escape, lie was received at the peni.
tentiary from Josephine county April
~, upon sentence Of | to years,
and has not yet served one month Of
his sentence. No details are reported
here as to how his escape was effect.
ed. He is but 10 years Of age, light
compleyioned and weighs about 147
pounds, His prison number is 1881.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-11
All'es Offensive Campaign Is
Along Twenty-Mle Western Front

The center of the fighting is develop.
ing about Caicncy, a northern suburb
OF Arras.
The object Of the allies is to cross the
main highway leading TO Arras from
the German positions. There are four
roads like spOkes from o hub. Beyond
is the Arras railway running eastward
toward the first German lines of con.
munication The railway Is the allies
principal objective They have been
after this railway since October l.
The allies hoped to make Arras the
pivot last autumn for a wheeling move.
ment to the east In the effort General
ioffre was making to outilank the Ger
mans. This was prevented when lhe
Germans assumed the offensive result
inc in the battle Of Flanders.
The present gains Of the allies are
measured only a hundred yards at a
time. To alarm the Germans seriously
10 miles must be won. II this success
Is TO be gained the Germans must begin
to prepare for retreat further north
should the allies succeed az th'
Neuve Chapelle end Of the present front
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-05-11
Sebastian Defense
Closed Its Case Today

Los Angeles. May 1.-THE defense
In the trial of the Chief Of Police Sc.
bastiun, accused VI contributing to the
dependency Of minor rested shortly
after 10 O'Clock this morning. The
prosecution was prepared to introduce
testimony In rcbuttul nt once,
Former Probation officer Dennis
Mclaughlin was the last witness
called by the defense. lie corobor.
rated former testimony regarding the
custody Of Edith Serkn, who was a
ward " The Juvenile court
Judge Fred Taft, Of the Juvenile
court testified that Miss Scrkin's sis.
ter Miss Anna Carroll aud Mrs.
Martha oliver, asked him Tor permia.
sion 10 take the child to VI Paso,
Permission was refused, he said, be.
cause he believed that the girl would
have better care II she remained with
another sister, Mrs. Lillian Pratt, who
is charged jointly with Sebastian,