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The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
How Birds ForestalI Weather.

Migratory birds and fowls that go
north in summer are sure to fly south
previous to cold and stormy weather.
When these birds are noticed flying
In circles, and darting restlessly
about, there is usually a severe at
mospheric disturbance not far distant.
such as a cyclone or tornado.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
IN THE OLD. DAYS.

Penelope-Wha's a spark plug,
anyway?
Percival-In former, days it used
to be quiet old horse hitched to a
buggy with just enough room for
two.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Fiuhtinn tuberculosis

II there is one disease above others
where medicines are futile and recov-
cry depends upon leaving the body
free to fight it's own grim battle with
death, it is tuberculosis. Good food.
good air, sane wholesome living, are
the specifics which science and com
mon sense alike have discovered.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Mo.or Boats in Demand.

Practically all inhabited sections OF
the Boyer district, Norway, can be
reached by boat, and as a large per-
centage of both freight and passenger
traffic is by water, there are at least
ten motor boats owned, exclusive Of
the fishing fleet, for every motor car.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
THE REAL TRUTH.

Willis (sentimentalIy)-This suf-
frage business is all wrong, my dear
Every man wants to keep his wife
close to the freside
Mrs. Willis (frmly)-You mean
the cook stove. Puck.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08

an annoying way OF g8Jrz-7g uneven, III
account of the slipping Of the wire on
The picture hook This can sometimes
be avoided by first hanging the picture
face to the wall and then turning it
around. The single turn this makes in
the wire near the hook prevents slip
ping.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
paily Thounht.

Seize the minutes as they pass;
the woof of life is thought; warm up the
colors, let them glow by fire or fancy
fTaught Live to some purpose, make
thy life a gift of use to thea joy,
a good, a golden hope, a heavenly ar
gosy.-S. T. Ooleridge.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Humility of knowIedoe.

The ignorant imagine the learned,
whom they have never seen, to be al
ways talking in dark sentences and
fine language; the simplicity and hu-
mility of real knowledge-of Sir
Isaac Newton-passes their under
standing Stanley.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Form-sa's Leadine Indre+r.

IN spite of all it's difficulties the
'eamphor industry is Formosa's CHIEF
source of revenue. Over eight million
pounds OF the drug, valued at nearly
three million dollars, are marketed
every year. Once the head hunters are
suodued, the annual crop will be mucl
larSer and the price to the ultimate
consumer much lower than at pres
ent.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Fate of The Coec.n.

A gossip is one who labors with
out thanks talks without credit.
lives without love, dies without tears
and without pity, save that some
say it was a pity he died no sooner
Bishop Hull.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Care Of The Feet.

The more the feet are bathed and
rubbed the more comfort you will
have Rubbing the soles of the feet
with raw lemon is very restful after
the bath Keep the toe nails cut
straight across, never cut down on the
sides, and the cuticle around the nails
should be kept loose. A strong, hot
salt bath is very restful for the feet.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08

'Doppel hates to spend money!"
eIll tell you how much. If it
were possible to take gas every time
he parts with dollar he'd take it. "
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Mans Lowest s+a+a

Whoever can give US the true psy |.
chOlogy Of hatred may make possible /
some escape from its malign ana !
harmful influence We commonly say
that love is positive and hate is ne,
tive, but how quickly and easp la
tllnes the one turns into the a
"hlle hate dominates o. v other
Our lowest es[a{a. e are q
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Brother Williams Gives Up.

"T done wore out three foots Of
graveyard rabbit in de hopes of good
luck comm my way" said Brother
Williams, "an' I.des bout come ter de
conclusion dat de only way ter git dar
is ter go ter work fer yo' liyin'. At
Ianta Constitution.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
A PUNcT!LloUs TRADER.

Didn't Buff Jackson tell you dat
mule he traded to you is a pow'ful
kieker?"
'TIe didn't 'zactIy tell me, but lie
tried to be honest. He th'owed in
two bottles Of liniment an crutch
without no extry charge"
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
KEEPS PUTT ING 'EM UP.

Il won't bet with you,'' said the
baker; ba you ha vent the dough-"
oh, | que IS I can put up the
stakes, replif d the butcher.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
STRANGE LOSS.

William ia lost almost everything
in that illumination scheme"
"That was odd-.to experience
heavy losses in a light investment
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Rust-Proof Ironwork.

A simple method of making iron
work proof against rust is to heat it
until it is almost redhot, and then
brush it over with linseed OIL This
makes yarnish which, unlike or
dinary paint or enamel, does not chip
OF
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
&c. pia Errands Mixed7

Dolly-"Mrs. Bronson has divorced
her husband On account of his failure
to understand the needs Of family
life" Dolly-"IIow so?' Dolly" he
used to 90 out after coffee and come
home with the milk Town Topics.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
HARD KNOCK.

"I like to associate with people of
the exclusive sort.
81 must say that you don't show
your disappointment much"
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Foes and Friends.

When two men are extremely po-
lite to each other it is a sign that
they don't like each other. But when
they say, Hello, you onery old pup.''
ana "How's yourself, you porch
climbing cid ho"aethief?" they ara
good friends Cincinnati Enquirer,
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08

7 'enelope-Gertrude is a gentle
2r eatrre. isn't she?
P,ercival-Kes. Instead Of whip
pip o the cream she just scolds it.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
FOLLOWING THE FASHIONS.

"What is your equity old uncle do
ing these days?''
"He has discarded the gout in
favor of the fox tr0t."
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
Moi What She Thought of Him.

Servant" What was the name of
the gentleman that had room IA last
week, mum-the gentleman that stole
the oVercoat and bolted?" Landlady
PLEASE don't refer to him as gen.
tleman, Janet" Chicago News.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
ORIGINATOR.

Governess-Who was Christopher
Columbus?
Wise Willie-He was the original
'sSee America First advocate.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
ken eeoret.

What the world needs is the reso-
lutte step, the look of cheer, the smiling
countenancc, and the kindly word.
Keep George L. Perrin.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
BUT HARD TO HER.

He Cat piano. Don't you think
this is a beautiful melody?"
She-Yes, [ consider it quite a
strain. = Dartmouth Jack O Ian
tern.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
LIMITED CAPACITY.

oWell, Bobby, did you have all the
pudding you wanted at dinner?
'"No'm; before I got half what |
wanted [ got full "
CAUSES SUCH PAIN.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
niaf,,ral Harinnlnn.

When d woman has occasion to pol
ish the family silver the chances are
she will begin with the small change
in her husbands pockets
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
THE TREATMENT.

"She's an ideal girl--she's always
dressing up"
''Then counteract that by giving
her a dressing down"
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
HIS SKILL.

"GThey say the kaiser can cut down
trees like an artist"
'I suppose, like an artist in wood
o,-L, -
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
JUSTIFIED.

First Vaudevillian4 Why do you
kick me in the face p
His Partner-W What's bitin' you?
Didn't | get laugh?
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
The Loafar,s Arnunent.

Talk to any loafer long enough and
he will tell you a poor man has no
chance.-Atchison Globe.
The Winslow mail., 1915-05-08
HIS NAME.

@Matild5 Is husband, I understand.
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GENTLE GERTRUDE.

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The Washington times., 1915-08-17
COLUMBIA.

Combination Of what might be termed
the "photodramatic' unities. the real
factors in the building up Of a logical
photoplay OF dramatic interest. is found
in THE Secret Orchard" adapted from
Charming Pollock's play based on
Agnes and Edxerton Castles story. in
which Blanche Sweet 10 presented by
the Paramount Company at tho Colum.
bia the FIRST part Of this week.,
Such liberty is taken by the average
photoplaywright in preparing dramati.
presentation Of carefully made pro.
duction like The Secret Orchard" IL
not often seen. The play tells the stor,
in such a way that while much OF the
book and sonne of the stage drama are
not given, there 10 still enough left &c
mako q perfect sequence Of events anc
give people not familiar with eithe,
the book or tho stage play. q complete
drama.
Not the least interesting feature 4.
tho appearance in the cast Of tive
locally. Edward Maekey. who has beer
a stock leading man here. as tho Duk,
OF Cluny gives q most sympathetic per
formance and Theodore Roberts as the
Dukes best friend IL as wholesome q,
usual.
The Columbia program also contain.
which introduces many Of the chicase
Cubs. including Roger Bresnahan. The
manager Of tho team. Scenes in Perr
arc shown in tho South American
travel series. Tho last three days OF
tho week Elsie Janis Will be presented
in Nearly A Lady
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
COLONIAL BEACH.

While tho District National Guard is
in camp at Colonial Beach. primarily
for instruction in the duties of soldier.
and will have plenty of work to do In
the next two weeks, It will not be all
work and the guardsmen will have
plenty of time to entertain friends who
visit the canvas city at the beach in
the next two weeks.
The steamer Is licensed to carry but
2,aO passengers. several hundred less
than she was allowed when she was
first brought here from New York. SO
that she will not be crowded even
though in the next two weeks she has
aboard her complement of passengers
10 or from the beach. The Colonial
Beach line management are anticipat-
ing heavy travel to the beach during
the stay Of the District guardsmen. and
every effort will be made for the COM
fort of those who will make the trip
The st, Johns will leave here daily
except Monday for the beach. Satur-
day the sailing time Is 80 p. m. and
en- ether days 0 T. m
The Washington times., 1915-08-17

and you may complain, but you will
60 again.
Perhaps the public realizes that
temperament, plus possible charley
horse, makes a ball player an even
more uncertain quantity than q lead
ing lady or a prize tenor. But the
baseball public is not given to being
charitable, or making excuses. So
another, explanation must be forth
coming. Here it is: Is not the un-
certainty Of the makeup Of the team
one more element Of chance which
makes baseball the great American
sport?
If you go out and see johnson
pitch and your neighbor does not,
you have something on" him that
seems worth growing over. He may
spend considerable coin trying to re-
taliate. Well, that makes baseball
pay, and is all in the game.
There are elements in favor Of TO-
cent ball. The small boy will be
there regularly. But the grown-ups
may not deign to 60. Anyway it is
a worth while experiment.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
Changes Are Announced
In Commerce Bureau

The following changes in personnel
were announced at the Department OF
Commerce today:
william A. Webb has been transferred
from the Smithsonian Institution to as
sistant messenger at 1920 in the Bus
reau Of the Census.
In the Bureau of Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce, Blanche f. Cooksey has
been temporarily appointed as expert
(clerk) at 5000 and the temporary ap-
pointment Of Miss Anna ]. McDonough
as expert (clerk) at S72o has been eN-
tended.
In the Bureau Of Standards. Harold L.
Van Kouren has been promoted to as
s!stant physicist at si.4OO; Frank B;
81 200 Rudolph G. STANCE. shop ap-
prentice At $3.50 has & resigned ana HeT
appointed to tho place; the temporary
appointment Of Shepard White9esd as as
temporary appointments have been given
to Louis Levy as clerk at 5000: Law
renee A. Quinn and Arthur L. Moulton
as clerks at S720 each. and TO George A.
Griswold. IT.. as skilled laborer at S7ao.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
TEN-CENT BALL

When it comes to baseball, motion
pictures, grand opera, and musical
comedies the best theories of the
economists about supply and demand
break down. Generally it may be
assumed that if a reasonable num-
Der of persons buy a special brand
Of article at very high price, a
great many more persons will buy a
cheaper grade of that article at a
lower price.
Many impresarios have wrecked
popular priced" operate companies
in the belief that the same rule
would hold good in the amusement
world. Now baseball magnates, as
near home as Baltimore, are try
ing out l0-cent baseball, evidently in
the hope that the same theory will
work. 1t will be curious study in
psychology we'll worth watching.
II man pays IS to hear Caruso
sing, and substitute is put in, there
are walls that can be heard six
blocks up and down Broadway
When BerRhsrdt is to act, aad Bern
hsrdt does not appear, the manage
ment dare not fail to offer to refund
the money. But if Walter johnson
is advertised to pitch and he does
sst twirl, that is your misfortune,
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
GLEN ECHO.

Unusually interesting motion pictures.
which are exhibited free every oven
ing. arc ono Of the leading features
at Glen Echo this week. Shown in the
open. tho pictures offer a pleasing form
Of amusement. while those who witness
them are given the added enjoyment
Of the cool breezes from tho Potomac
August has always been ono OF the
most popular months at Glen Echo,
and tho month 10 no exception this
year. Large crowds are at tho park
every night, and the picnic groves are
being utilized by parties moro than
ever.
Grown-ups. as we'll as children, find
tho Midway an amusement place with
out parallel for an hour or more Of
real fun. Among the well-patronized
amusements are the gyroplane, a me-
chanical novelty that gives one the i'm
preston Of being carried through the
air in Dying machine: the carousel.
with Its galloping horses, the scenic
railway. and tho dancing pavilion.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
COSMOS.

Tho Moskovia Balalaika Orchestra.
with Olga" and "Nicolai' lead all the
attractions at the Cosmos Theater this
week with their rare offering Of instru-
mental and dancing classics. While
there 10 q predominance OF mandolins in
tho orchestra Of twelve performers. who
play six unusual numbers. but 1t was In
the famous "volga Boatman's Song"
that tho weird and beautiful music
which has made tho balalaika famous
In this country. was most In evidence.
The Offering In It's entirety 10 tho most
pretentious heretofore presented at tho
Cosmos Theatsr. ana at the prices
charged 10 . tribute to managerial en-
terprlss that 10 ~ likely to be over
looked. The supporting bill 10 also
much above tho average. and as whole
In fair harmony with tho hoadliner.
Ross and Noon present an excellent
dance Offering that is unique as well
as artistic: tho Carl Dammann troupe
gives q fine exhibition Of tumblins snd
other acrobatio feats: Charles Glocker,
water juggler. has an offering that wins
applause Bissott and Wilson arc ex-
port acrobatic dancers with q bit Of
song. and Jack Symonds does q tramp
monoloRue. Tho added attractions In
clude the Hearst Selig news pictures
and daily changes Of film features.
Thursday q now bill is promised for
tho remainder OF the week.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
AN AMERICAN SENATOR

The Honorable Gilbert M. Hitch
cock, United States Senator from
Nebraska, was born in Omaha. He
has claimed that he is the oldest
living white person born in that
State and still a resident Of it. His
father was United States Senator
from Nebraska and his father-in-law
a governor of the State.
Yet Mr.. Hitchcock is quoted by an
emissafy of the German corruption
syndicate in this country as being
strongly in sympathy with that prof.
ect and advising that .if this mat
ter is organized in the right way
you will sweep the United States
Mr.. Hitchcock's education included
two years at the university at Baden
Baden, Germany. Within the years
of his Congressional service he, has
maintained a villa near Munich and
taken his family there for vacation
relaxation in intervals of duties at
Washington.
He is . member Of the Senate
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
STRAND

Charles Hoyt's comedy. "A Bunch OF
Keys" enlistinG tho services Of Johnny
siavin. June Keith and william Burress.
was tho big attraction at Moore's
Strand Theater yesterday. This trio Of
export funmakers arc as highly ANUS
ing before the camera a. they were in
musical comedy. "A Bunch Of Keys" 10
travesty on hotel life. John slav,n
appears as "0rimsey." the bell hop;
Miss Keith makes an attractive lea din.
woman. and william Burress acts well
a. the harassed hotel proprietor.
Wednesday and Thursday Dustin Far
mum will again be seen In fimixation
Of Richard Harding Davis SOLDIERS OF
Fortune" with william Riiy Hatch and
Gall Kane.
Bessie Barriscale will play a returr,
engagement Friday and Saturday in the
Mutp9l Master picture. THE Mating"
In this photopiay Miss Barr1scals has
one OF the best parts OF her career.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
OCEAN TRAVELLING
TO Be INVESTIGATED
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion viii Compile List Of
Rates and Facilities.

An immediate and an exha ustive IN
yestieation of ocean transportation IA
cilitiss and rates to South and central
American ports and to Europe. Is 10
be made by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The Treasury Department Will Co
operate in the inquiry. and Will renoer
oyery assistance possible. Action py
the Interstate Commerce Commission
WAS taken on request Of the President
through the accommodation OF Secre-
tar> of the Treasury McOdoo. who for
more than year has niadc persistent
efforts for the creation Of an American
merchant marine.
merce Commission will push the inquiry
so that it will be able to report before
the session Of Congress begins IN De,
cember, 1t is expected the inquiry wIil
ganda to such an extent that a new
shipping bill will get prompt attention
from Congress. 1t Is evident that the
Administration is intent upon msk,ns
of this legislation. which was killed by
a Senate filibuster.
The Treasury announcement said: -
"The investigation will cover an
phases of our ocean commerce, with par
ticular reference to the trade with south
and Central America and the pr'nclpal
countries of Europe. The commission
will ascertain. through rellable ana IN M
martial sources, what kind of steamship
service exists between our Leading; na ports sns
and the leading ports OF South ana ZEN,
trail America and those of Europe, ana
how It compares with the service as II
ex. sted before the European war proke
| out: what were the rates for passengers
and cargo prior to the outbreak or ths
war and since. and what is the effect OF
present shipping conditions upon our
| foreign commerce: ,,
"This investigation will be undertaken
| at once, so that the commission may
be able to report to the President De-
fore the next session OF Congress con- con.
| venes. In order that the commission
NAV get a true perspective of the sit3
uaton, it will be extremely helpfnl ans ana
| IL shippers throughout the country viii
write the sommisson mmediately CIV, sN
about existing conditions and how their
has been effected by ettent she sesFc, sf Is,
| Increase in freight rates and the effeoo
OF these rates upon their business
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.
The MANAGEMENT of Chesapeake Beach

The management Of Che peake Beach
announces 1t has finally been successful
In its efforts to secure Little Elsie"
champion woman high diver. for an ad-
ditional week. and that she will con-
tinue throughout this week to give two
daily exhibitions Of her high dive into
forty eight inches Of water from a lad
der more than 100 feet high. Her en-
gagement will terminate with the even
Ing performance next Sunday.
In addition to Little Elsie. the McCas-
lin Sisters. trapscontlnenta favorttes
who were originally obtained as the
sole attraction for this week, will give
matinee and evening performa OF
their song and dance specialties. These
attractions are free and the Chesa peake
Beach Railway Company states that IL
has made special provision to handle the
largo attendance.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
LOGIC IS LOGIC

The German government made a
final demand that Rumania permit
German munitions to pass through
Rumania to Turkey. Rumania, re-
fused and was told the refusal was
regarded as an "unfriendly act"
Rumania is in effect doing the
opposite to what the United States
is doing. This country is permitting
any country to buy munitions here
that wants them. Rumania permits
no country to get munitions from
hsr. Germany regards both Ru-
mania and the United States as un,
friendly.
Hard to please some people.
The Washington times., 1915-08-17
ptA77SBuRGRO0KES
SCORE BULLS EYES
Business Men Handle Rifles at
Range, But Begin to Show
the Strain.

PLATTsBURd. Aug. f7.-The strain
Of increasing hard work has begun
to show on the business man In the
ranks here.
Tho perceptible toning down in
soldierly snap was due in part prob.
ably to the earlv hour at which tina
men were routed out of their hunks yes
terday. coupled with a natural physlcal
reaction after Sunday.
Revetlle sounded at 4:46. an hour car
lier than usual for the First Battalion
this morning In order that the daY
might be started on the short range
with regulation 3o-caliber steel jack
ets."
The order Of nring consisted first Of
five shots slow fire kneeling, f1ve shots
prone. followed by nve shots rapid fse,
200 yards.
Acting Corporal Mitchell acquitted
points, points out ' Of a possible iS6. The highest
tally was made by Frank L. Meager. Of
fsntGH esniH of he Sational e Guard sae Of King
ston. n. Y. He ran up 81 points; Rob
France. who has won the commission
Of first sergeant in e Company. easily
70 points, as against the Iatter's 81.
After the man whose score was
zero. Bernard Sander held un-
| disputed superiority: he could have
made Just u more points than he did.
some Of the other scores were: Police
| Commissioner Woods, Y; Travis Whit
| ney, 81; Regis Post. IS; Alexander g.
| Cochran, So; William F. Clothier, Jr.,
| 60; theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. 6e; Samuel
g Auchincloss, 30; and Lieutenant or
| Police Simonstead. 80.
Three hundred Of the uninitiated be-
| gan cavalry work today under Captain
| Haight, and 800 men shifted uneasily
on unsympathetic pine boards at eve-
Acting Corporal Mitchell received q
| telegram today from Corporation Coun-
sci Frank L. Polk saying he would ar
| rive in camp tomorrow. While mono
| Of the officers have been advised that
Mr., Polk contemplates enrolling. there
is A rumor that such Is his Intention
| The lecture last night was given By
Lieut.. H. J. Miner. on ARTILLERY. He
| said that whereas England has an al
| iotment Of seven light artillery 1un9
| TO every thousand rlhes. tho United
States regular service has only three.
He reiterated his previous statement
| that all the country east Of the Missie-
sippi would have to put it, faith IN
You can contemplate" he tela the
men, who laughed derisively at the m
| formation, "how much good tEelye
runs would DO in defending New York,
Boston. Philadelphia. and the rest Of
your homes