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The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
WHEN A MAN is MARRIED
BY ONE WHO IS
The Pajamas OneStep
BY ONE WHO IS
The Pajamas One-Step.

ment issue money on the basis of the
land instead of gold-and-"
Robert. are you ill.," Fear was strong
| in Myras voice, as she looked at me
curiously in the half light of the hal
lamp. Shall l call DOCTOR?
What in thunder's the matter witt
you?" 1 questioned fiercely. not liking
the insinuation.
There is nothing the matter with me
but fear there is with you Poor boy
you've been working too hard. It's g
shame-that's what it is
Look here. Myra.' I exclaimed an
grily. Il am not sick. and there's moth
ing the matter with me at all. except
except"
Except what"
Except possibly that I've had little
too much money in the last few min
utes.' | intended this for a joke. but
it missed fire-somehow
Aren't you ashamed of yourself, Rob-
ert?" came in whitening scorn from
Myra. You've just been keeping up this
argument to avoid taking care of poor
little Helen. Can't you hear her cry
ing
Sure l returned. land I'll bet I'm
not the only one in the neighborhood
who can. Why does she have to start
her noise at such an unearthly hour of
the night as this, anyway"
You don't love your baby" flashed
Myra. IF you did. you wouldn't be so
hateful
why of course. 1 love her. Myra."
You don't
Il dol swear it,
Then get up and see if you can't walk
her to sleep. I'm all worn out
After that. of course. there wasn't any
thing to it. so l did a pajamas hesita-
ton in bare feet up and down the room
for an hour before / again sought my
couch and the elusive check for SO, 600
or was it $4,000
Now then. happy fathers of the neigh
borhood there's one thing I ought to
have told You in the beginning. The
argument with Mrs. Hetherton was
prompted by woman's page writer who
said for us to talk to our wives about
the nebular hypothesis and we wouldn't
have to quarrel with them about the
grocery bills. An argument, she said. on
the currency systems would keep down
discussion as to who should take care
of the baby at night.
confdentially. l don't think much of
the theory.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

An old favorite is on the boards at the
Gayety this week. but one whose con-
stituency Is such a happy condemnation
that it Is received with pleasure by the
burlesque fans. Lew Kelly with his
"Behman Show grows better year by
year. Prof Dope as Lew Is really
known. heads the company. and the au-
diences Of yesterday in their enthusiastic
reception of his brand of fun indicated
that he shall never be passe Kelly
furnishes comedy which stamps him as a
comedian apart from the standardized
jokesmith one is accustomed to seeing
in burlesGue.
Lon Hascal and Harry Van are worthy
of place In the fun team of Kelly
They both possess original methods in
their laughable pranks This show is
strong in the all-important girl element
Ameta Pynes has good looks, good
humor. and singing and dancing ability
in sufficient and entertaining quality TO
win any audience. Eileen Sheridan pos
sesses in like degree those qualities which
make her popular principal.
The performance begins with "A Wise
Dope" wherein Kelly initiates the audi
tors into the mysteries of his philosophy,
and the second act is commenced with a
ludicrous passing review" in which is
introduced impersonations of Caruso.
Nora Bayes. Julian Eltinge. FRITZ Scheff
and Charlie Chaplin. which are all good.
The chorus is one of those nimble ag-
gregations which It is expected Kelly
shall bring along. and this years selec-
lions show good taste.
The show is pleasing in every respect
that one expects when he visits a bur-
lesque house, primed for an evening of
snappy fun. some live music. and good
looking girls.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
Copyright. lel5.D

All the happy fathers in the neighbor-
hood will please toe the mark for a few
paragraphs while they learn how to re-
serve to themselves the exclusive en-
icynient of the Pajamas One-step with
that teething baby. This is very seri-
Gus subject-particularly in the dead OF
night Therefore the class is cautioned
against unseemly levity.
/ was just in the act OF cashlng
check for s10o00-or was it slo0,wo-when
Myra's voice. mingled with the cries of
Baby Helen, awoke me.
Robert" Myra was saying in those
plaintive tones of hers. which she brings
out so fervently and fiuently on occa-
sion. can't you get up and help me
with Helen? She is just as cross as can
be tonight-poor little dear. Her gums
are all swollen. and I know she is suf-
fering terribly
brought myself together with a
wrench, and. sat straight up in bed with
the disputatious erectness of A peace ad-
vocate who hears militarists ridiculing
his ideas. I'll submit most anybody
would have been testy with a check for
sIo.oOo-or was it OcOo?-slippins away
into thin air. There was something so
comfortable about that money. SO soul
satisfying-and then to he rather rudely
separated from II. even by a loving wife,
didn't hit the grain pleasantly.
"Myra, why do you persist in dis
turbing me when I'm trying to solve our
financial problems?" | rasped sleepily.
Don't you realize it is up to me to pro-
vide the wherewithal that We may enjoy
sweet existence in this land of unctuous
wealth and sycophantic poverty? Myra.
IL is an intricate business, this keeping
the wolverines from the front steps"
why. what in the world is the matter
with you?" Myra asked in sections
punctuated by means from Helen.
Nothing at all. my dear" l moll
fed. I've been reading lately of plans
for reforming the currency system by
substituting the land of the country for
gold as the monetary basis. Now what
do you think of it,"
Think of what" my wife asked. with
the Air of one soliCitous about something
or other.
why. this currency system. of course.
Doc Cranes found somebody out in Dem
yer who's got a solution for our financial
ills. the high cost OF living and every
thing else. He would have the govern
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

MISUNDERSTANDING.

The aggregation of entertainers at
Keith's this week celebrate the fifty-sec-
ond bill Of uninterrupted vaudeville which
has been offered since the Inauguration Of
the dramatic season of 1sl4-15 attest
ing the sincerity Of Manager Robins
when he assured variety patrons at the
commencement of the summer that the
house would be kept open throughout
the vacation season II sufficiently pa
tronized.
That Keith's will merge the current
with the coming season Is proof conclu-
sive that summer vaudeville has been
a welcome diversion to Washingtonians
for there has been nothing sufficiently
extraordinary in the entertainment Of
fered to have commanded any particu-
lar attention. Not an act Of the summer
has proven an epoch maker, yet the bills
as a whole have been sufficiently be-
quilting to attract substantial attendance,
the closing medley harmonizing in tone
with its predecessors.
AS the headliner Stella Mayhem pre-
sents her ample personality In a success
sion Of syncopated songs. and Cherry
chatter, in which she is assisted by Billie
Taylor. as dapper and debonaire as
ever. winning for their frivol the enthu-
siastic appreciation of yesterdays au-
diences, which were thrown into cachin-
ating fits by the absurd antics of Joe
Jackson, vagabond pantomimist and eye
list who takes second place on the pro-
gram, furnishing admirable hot wealth
er amusement.
In still further support Of song and
comedy there is our own little lady. Ann
Suter, styled by the press agent Amer
ica's only commandments. a phrase OBJ
viously derived from her exceedingly
tender years. for Ann is scarcely more
than a baby. despite the mature abandon
and distinct professionalism which mark
her character songs and dances. which.
by the way. are none the less attractive
ly costumed in that the sartorial display
is a grotesque one.
And while having the word handy,
what could be more grotesque than the
wierd and angular gestures with which
Dora Early punctuates the songs which
she sings with the assistance Of Carl
Byal? They are sinister In effect even
while tickling the rislbilities of an audi
ence. and should assure their creator a
ready welcome wherever originality in a
comedien is a consideration
The one dramatic moment of the cur
rent Keith bill is character sketch we'll
presented by Charles Mack, Charles B.
Nelson, and Eta Bastedo The acrobat
&c element Is supplied by the Danube
Quartette. casting artists. and by Ed
die Emerson and Jerry Baldwin, while
novelty In the vaudeville field Is a delight
fully interesting twenty minutes given
n tabloid travelogue by the Hon. Fran
els r. Bent, who takes his audience upon
an easy-chair journey through Mexico,
summarizing the history of this revolu-
tiohary land in most fascinating manner.
]. NJ.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
WOULD ENLARGE /. c. c.

An effort to increase the membership
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to nine. will be made at the COM
ing session Of Congress. This was
learned yesterday at the offices of
the commission
Heretofore. the commission has OPP
posed all suggestions that II be en-
larged. but work has been piling up
the members now are said to look fa-
vorably on the plan. There now are
seven members OF the commission and
Il 10 asserted this number II unable
70 handle the incrsassd business
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
MANY JOIN PENNY-A-DAY CLUB.
Hundreds Respond to Appeal in Be-
half of Friendship House.

Hundreds in the downtown section yes
terday Joined the "Penny-a-Day Club in
response to the appeals of women inter-
ested in the Friendship House. The only
requirement Is that members pay one
penny every day for a week to help make
up a deficit of $1,000 in the treasury of the
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
T2tuaGmr SAi1xulz

institution. The home is recognized by
charity workers as one of their biggest
assets in caring for needy :children.
The deficit is the result of an effort to
give more aid to babies and mothers dur
ing the summer than the institutions
resources warranted. The home MAIN
tains a baby milk station, a day nursery
and free kindergartens. Henry P. Blair.
president of the Board of Education, who
is also head of the board of directors of
the home. is taking an active interest in
the campaign.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
ROBBERS FIXED FOR COMFORT
Washington Crooks Didn't Even
Overlook the Ice Box.

Nine chairs. sofa and an ice box
composed the loot of thieves who en-
tered the home of Thomas Riggs, DOS
Hillyer place northwest, some time since
August l6 Six of the chairs stolen were
mahogany. the others being from a draw
ing-room set. The Riggs family Is out
OF the city.
An entire suite of parlor furniture, two
other chairs. two oil paintings, two mir
rors and a mahogany table were stolen
from the home of NJ. Dickens. at 2ol5
Columbia road northwest, within the past
ten days during the absence of the
family.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
Why Suffer from Sore Feet?
Aching, Burning. Sweaty Feet, Corns,
Callouses, and Sore Bunfons.

Thousa nds of people who
daily suffer intense torture
from sore feet will well
come the information that
a quick. easy. positive rem
edy is now obtainable.
Two spoonfuls of Calocide
compound in warm foot
bath: soak the feet in this,
gently rubbing sore parts"
Relief is instant for tired.
aching. burning and sweaty
feet. Corns and callouses
can be peeled right off.
Calocide penetrates and re-
moves the cause. Get a
twenty -five-cent package OF
Calocide from any drug
store. Don't be persuaded
10 take snn,afbip. -
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

stead, for there Is nothing even similar.
Get the genuine Caiocide Guaranteed by
Medical Formula laboratories, Dayton.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

A chicken supper will be given from 5
until . O'Clock Tuesday evening in the
parish hall of st. Rita's Catholic Church,
Mount Ida. Alexandria County.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

moonlight excursion was given to-
night by the Young Mems Sodality Ly-
ceum on the steamer st. Johns.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
Evening Sessions Exclusively

Standard courses, leading to degrees
# Master and Bachelor of Laws
The undergraduate course may he
COMPLETED and the degree of Bachelor
II Laws secured mt end of second yenr.
For catalogue, application blanks,
etc address tie Dean, at the Admins
lration office, Southern Building.
Phone Main 6617. or after Septembe: 10
At National Law School Building, SIC
SIS 18th ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24
COsmOs-VaudeviI1e,

A bill of varied vaudeville is being
presented at the Cosmos this week, in
which the artistic and the speciality
form of entertainment blend with
pleasing effect. The bill opens with
an exhibition of new sleight of hand
work by Florenzi and company in
which coins, cards and a lighted cigar
cite are made to do some remarkable
things The Philippi Four. an Eng
lish musical quartet. offers the artis-
tic number of the bill in high class
songs with violin. cello and piano ac-
compartment and some instrumental
numbers. a Rigoletto fantasy being
especially fine. Cummins and Young
have an offering of songs and dances.
while De Wintress, the girl ventrilo-
quist, wins much applause with her
new and entertaining exhibition. Thorn
as P. Jackson and Company present the
surprise of the bill In their playIet. "A
Letter from Home while Al Whites
talented juvenile organization, including
sweet voiced child soprano, fur
nish a merry twenty minutes with
their musical playlet CALLED 'Kid-
land" The added attractions include
the latest release of the Hearst-Se-
Zig News Pictures and photoplay fea-
lures that are changed daily.
Glen Echo.
District Court, No. 212, Daughters of
Isabella. with members of the knights
of Columbus. will give the orphans of
the District an outing today at Glen
Echo. There will be a basket picnic. in
addition to which a special program of
athletic and other events has been ar
ranged, experimenting all of the regular
amusements at the popular resort.
Tomorrow night the fox-trot, contest
will be held at he dancing pavilion.
Fully twenty couples will compete. To
the lady winner a diamond studded solid
gold medal. valued at $50, will be award
ed. while the management also has offer
ed a special gentleman's prize.
The contest will commence promptly at
1890. There will be no elimination con-
tests. and the judging will be by the
public. The management announces that
entries will be received up to the time Of
the start OF the contest
Picnic parties in large numbers still
continue to avail themselves of the beau
tiful grounds and groves at Glen Echo
for an outing supper or luncheon. In
addition to the regular attractions, the
has scheduled several spe-
cial amusements for each night this
week. among which are the free motion
pictures every evening.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

The funeral of Michael Creegan will
take place at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning
from St Mary's Catholic Church. Burial
will be in st. Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-24

Mrs Alice G.. Poss' funeral will take
place at ) O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
from her late home. 1109 King street
Services will be conducted by Rev. DIR.
w F. Watson, pastor of the First
IA ptist Church
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-27
PASSENGER TRAIN
SMASHED Tenn.
Northbound Central Train Destroyed
Team Of Mules and Wagon.
Driver Escaped.

The northbound Houston q Texas
Central passenger train today destroy
ed the wagon and team OF mules be
longing TO Mike wisoski at the old
water tank crossing two miles below
College about I o'clock.
The accident came near being a
tragedy. but the driver escaped with
only slight injuries. we are informed.
owing to the slight curve in the track
and The manner in which the powerful
engine struck.
The team was engaged. In hauling
wood TO College and was returning
home. the wagon empty. except having
on the frame a few pieces OF lumber
II Is supposed that the rattle OF this
lumber prevented the driver. Mr.. vi.
soski. from hearing the approaching
train. His home Is west OF this cross
ing where the accident occurred about
one mile. where he has lived for about
twenty.three years. He is one OF the
best Polanders Of the county. about
40 years old. and is a son-in-Iaw Of
Jacob Putz.
The accident will be heard OF with
regret by many friends with the hope
that HIS injuries viii not prove serious
In the end
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-27
SWIMMING POOL SANITATION.
Realization and Chemical Disinfee.
tion Necessary.

Ninety.one large municipalities in
the United States have established
public swimming pools to meet the
demand for knowledge OF swimming.
Swimming pools are on the increase.
The United States Public Health
Service publishes an article by Wal.
lace A. Manheimer. Pm. d.. OF Colum-
bia University. on the results obtain
ed from n careful examination Of six
swimming pools.
II Is pointed out In the report that
in swimming in polluted water. ~.
phoid fever. conjjunctivitis and other
diseases may be acquired. The re-
port gives In detail the results Of the
bacterial analysis made OF the various
pools and Of the effects OF refiltration
and chemical disinfection- II Is
pointed out that when the water Is
unfltered II Is apt TO be cloudy.
thereby making the danger Of acct
dental drowning very great. When
realization Is praeticed the water he
comes clear and this danger is OBJ
Waited The report concludes that
the cubic capacity Of pool affects
Its sanitary condition; that the pro-
cess Of adding dllution water Is an
efficient means OF reducing the num-
Der OF bacteria In the water. and that
the supervision Of the plant and the
class Of attendants are also important
factors In pool sanitation. The com
bination OF rehltration and disinfec-
ton by the use OF calcium hypo-
chlorite renders the sanitary condi-
ton Of the water excellent. Many
Of the college and secondary schools
OF the United States have as n eradu.
alton requirement a proven ability to
swim. This important field Of ath-
Ietcs should be surrounded BY every
sanitary safeguard.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-27

The best institute held in Wise
County for years. and one in which
the teachers got something OF real
value. was held here last week.
Superintendent Trussell deserves
much credit for getting so many men
here from the State departments to
talk on their special line Of work.
Some local physicians with others
In the county. all had excellent papers
along practical lines that concern the
teacher which they should know in
order to properly instruct the pupil.
II was voted that so much be paid by
every teacher In Wise County 10
create fund TO bring men Of Ma
tional reputation here at the next
institute. In appreciation Of Super.
intendent Trusselrs efforts to give
them the best. the institute. at the
close. presented him with hand
some leather travelling bag.-Decatur
News.
Superintendent Trussell taught the
school at wellborn. Brazos County.
two years ago. and IL well remem.
bered here. especially by the teachers
Of the county. His many friends note
with pleasure the esteem in which he
Is held by his home people and the
honors that are being shown him.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-27
uDeAL AND OTHERWISE


"0'o LeeA
Charley Locke was down today from
Zach.
John Pate vas n town today from
Harvey.
J. r rulIer AZ Harvey vas In the
city todav
John Nccallum Jr Of Tabor was IN
tovn TO-DAY
W. n. buchanan NJ Kurssn vas IN
The city todav
UncIe Dave II,ovd vas A. TO-DAY
nom Reliance
Jos coIdenbers vent IN pa,,.s nm
buuinsss today.
r A Hensar,,rr NJ s,een uo,,ox
vas IN town to-day
Just received a car Of extra heavy
seed cat. v,cr p,o.
NJ and NJ. n n csvvo,, were q.
town TODAY nom Harvey
n. " a Dvpmmora vs. IN ,oxr
todnv from cos,onvood
MORGAN Gloss was in town today
svom y1.rr,s schoo, hou.e
Fresh cos,opseed mes, ror-s.,
Jones company. Phone 4ss
IN n ps,va NJ o,,o a a vr..,
Of friends Al Allen Academy.
George =. Hadley has returned from
n husIness trim N sm,sbv,lle
Mrs Il c worrall 81 Galveston q
a guest Of Mrs A. NJ waldrop
Henry prInxel and ryank oprstenv
Of Kurteu were IN the CITY to-day
Misses Helen and vivian Edge NJ
cossopvood were shopp,ns in the c,,v
today
c. C. Morgan q, Reliance WINS Iook.
ing After business ma,,ers here IN.
dav.
W. a. Bedak and Harry Garenk,e
motored down from Calvert ves,er.
dny.
Ben 8. Read Jr Of Houston spen,
yesterday with HIS father. DR. n 6.
Read.
s. s. Clay Of Nayaso,a was among
the guests registered a, Hotel pr-au
today.
Mr.. and Mrs John Hicks were
among the visitors 10 the CITY from
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-27

Idealize a woman and she doesn't
care II she isn't understood.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-09-27
A NEW WOOD YARD.

I have opened a wood yard and can
supply you with any kind Of wood.
n. n. Massey. Phone ls3.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-13


II.lenace from the ana lie bun
lit le# shack ait re distance on the
Eshore M it he placed Il small tahtt.
with Al telegrap PHI Instrument on lit.
He announced that lat 2 o'clock on a
certain day he would blow Hel1sats
to- atoms Both shores on the river
were lined with dense masses ot peo-
PIE to witness. as they thought. an
Other failure. IL AT the hour Of o he
took fis lie girl. six years Old. into
the shack and said Now when
papa tel lis YOU drop your finger on
the little button. There was II
.umblingr as il some mig hty giant
had awakenedf from sleep There MAS
a trembling or the earth. as though
$sorne might artillery had been let
loose. Presently. to the surprise OF
the people. the sea and sky met to.
sether and EIeliga was no more.
Sin rs HelIEate.
There is no question but that sin
is the HellRa> against the work OF
God III is The only thing that men
aces tire cause Of Christ. but lit eau
be destroyed. That sin In your heart
and in your church must be put ont
or tl1efWay. If AIvspeople which are
called by My name. shall humble
and pray, and seek Ny
face, and turn from thy wicked ways;
#tfien5will 4 hear from heaven AND for
give heir sin and heal their land .'f'ss
y "a icy