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Evening journal., 1915-12-02

beginning of the most talked-of ses-
sion of Congress held in many, many
years." said Uncle Harry.
THE meetings are held in the
Capitol building at Washington, Dis
trict of Columbia, aren't they?' said
Joe.
"Yes." said Uncle Harry" but do
you know who will attend these meet
ings?"
"The United States Senators and
the members of the House of Repre-
sentatives," said Jimmy.
How many Congressman are
there?" asked Joe.
"A total of 533-9S Senators and ABS
Representatives" said Uncle Harry.
Each State elects two Senators and
one Representative for every 2l2, ,407
people"
But what made you say that this
Congress would be so Important"
asked Jimmy.
because it will settle, one way or
another the question of peepared-
ness that you have seen so much
about in the newspapers lately said
Uncle Harry.
-Do you mean. shall the United
oAdtCo nave a bibHNA oAAA9 ohA nov q
asked Joe.
yes" said Uncle Harry, and
"But ! don't understand you, Uncle
Harry, when you say settle this ques
tion." said Jimmy.
We'll. that's just the way I want
you to speak up and tell me" said
Uncle Harry. And that reminds me
boys-never be afraid to ask ques
ti01s. In a few years you will bl
graduating from high school or col
lege and going into some business
trade or profession, and you'll b.
voting. too. These duties will MAKE
il necessary for you to have a grea
deal of information on many subjects
and one of the best ways to learI
things is by asking questions. Blu
here. we're getting off the subject.
"This is what is meant by settling
the question of preparedness saiG
Uncle Harry. when Congress meets
next week the first thing it will dc
will be to listen to the President
message. Most of the Presidents hav'
written their messages and sent then
by messengers to Congress. But
President Wilson believes in going 4
the Capitol and speaking his message
He believes that by so doing the Cor
gressmen are more apt to feel tina
Evening journal., 1915-12-02

and studied in every possible way
said Uncle Harry. quite a number
Of the Congressman are known TO
favor the Presidents plan; some OF
them think the army and navy should
be made even bigger than he sug-
gests; others think that the army and
navy should be made little bigger,
but that neither should be made as
big as the President suggests, and
still others agree with William Jen-
nings Bryan. who was formerly Secre-
tarv of State in President Wilson's
cabinet. and Henry Ford, the auto
mobile manufacturer, that if the
United States increases the size Of its
army and navy, our country will be
getting dangerously near "militarism
and navalism'- that Is, big armies
and big navies. which many people
think made it so easy for the Euro
Evening journal., 1915-12-02

-'Next Monday is going to be one
of the most important days in the
history of the United States and the
whole world, for that matter-during
the last fifty years" said Uncle
Harry.
He had been talking with the boys
father for several mintues and they
thought the two men were having a
little business discussion. But when
they heard Uncle Harry make the
statement about "the most important
day in the history of the United
States" they were all attention.
"How do you mean, Uncle Harry?'
asked Jimmy as he closed the copy of
Treasure Island" he had been read
ing and laid the book on the table.
"The United States Congress meets
next Monday. boys, and il is an inn
portant date because it will mark the
Evening journal., 1915-12-02
To Make Hair Curly
and Wavy In One Night

Here is how your hair can be curled
nicely. easily and harmlcssly. Before re-
tiring. apply a little liquid silmorinr with
"a clean tooth brush In the morning you
will find the hair has dried ia just the pret
ticst curls and wavcs-und 10 viii look aud
feel so natural you'll never think OF gong
accustomed TO. You won't be troubled any
more with hair striuging around your lace
with burnt. uneven ends, nor with that duN'
dead appearance.
ANY druggist can Of course supply you
with liquid silmerinc. and few ounces VIII
last YOU a long time. II is ncithcr sticky
nor greasy, and Is really a. delightful thing
serving az n beneficial dressing for tho hair.
Evening journal., 1915-12-02
Delaware CITY HAS
A MUSICAL PRODIGY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, Del. Dec. o.
Master Gunner John Pixley. who has
been stationed for sometime at Fort
DUPONT, has been ordered to the Phil
ippino Islands
Edgar T. Vail, rural mail carrier for
this section. who has been on two
weeks vacation, resumed his regular
duties today
Mr.. and Mrs. II. p Scott. who have
been touring through the west and
visited the Panama Pacific Exposition.
are expected to return TO their home,
Lexington" this week.
Mrs. Barbara Keene. sister OF First
Lieutenant Marcel s. Keene. who was
formerly stationed at Fort DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1915-12-02
old Fashioned FAMILY REMEDY
FOR COLDS and BODY BUILDING
Father Johns Medicine Builds
Up the Body Without Use of
Alcohol or Dangerous Drugs.
Best for Colds Heals Throat
and Lungs.
Absolute Truth of This Story
Attested by Guarantee to Give
$25,OOO.0O to Any Charitable Insti-
tuition if Shown Otherwise.

Father Johns Medicine is a physicians pre-
scrption.
Prescribed for the late Rev. Father John
O'Brien of Lowell, Mass, by an eminent spe-
cialist in 1855.
Father John recommended this prescription
to his parishioners and friends and in this
way it became known as Father Johns Medi-
cine.
This story is true and we guarantee to give
S25,O0000 to any charitable institution, if
shown otherwise.
Father Johns Medicine is recommended for
coughs colds, and throat and lung troubles.
and to make flesh and strength Does not con
tain alcohol or poisonous drugs.
Evening journal., 1915-12-02
Prevent Diphtheria.

A sore throat is a good breeding place
for Diphtheria germs. Protect your chill
dren by never neglecting a Sore Throat.
Yoa can wisely depend upon TONSILINE.
Give Tonsiline upon the first appearance Of
Sore Throat don't give Diphtheria a
chance in that throat in its weakened con-
dition. When TONSILlNE is swallowed it
comes directly in contact with the diseased
surface and induces a healthy condi- r.
ton of the membranes then the Cd
system can better defend the throat
If attacked by Diphtheria germs. IA
Keep TONSILINE in the house
where you can get it quick when NJ
Aeeded. 25c., Soc. and Sl.00. t'A
Evening journal., 1915-12-02

pean countries to get into the war.
and that, therefore. preparedness
instead OF preserving and protecting
the peace of the United States may
lead this nation into war.
80 you see, boys. there are many
sides to this important question.
furthermore, It will cost about $780,
100000 to make the additions to the
army and navy that President Wilson
will suggest. and that is a big ques-
ton in itself.
Eyes, indeed. Congress will have
many busy and important meetings
this winter"
And will you tell us about the
important news of Congress?' asked
joe
"I1l be only too glad to-" said
Evening journal., 1915-12-02
Used Whenever Quinlne Is Needed
Does Not Affect the Head

Because Of IFS tonic and laxative effect LAX
AriNE BROMO QUIN1NE will be found
better than ordinary Qninlne for any purpose
for which Quinino Is used. Does not cause
nervousness nor ringing In head. Remember
there is only one Bromo Quninc.' Look
for signature Of u. w Grove. 25c.
Evening journal., 1915-12-02

Uncle Harry. "You can count on me
coming around every Monday and
Thursday evening"
Copyright 1915 by the NC Syndicate.
Evening journal., 1915-12-02

QUEER QUIRKS =
QUICKLY TOLD. =

4, DENVER, Dec. 2-Divorced .
wives are classed as "strangers'' .
TO their cx-husbands under the .
. Colorado Inheritance tax laws. =
" Los ANGELES. Dec. with
= binoculars. Captain Jack Henry,
retired skipper. who lives in the
wilderness OF Los Flores canyon
in the Santa Monica mountains.
makes out the license numbers OF
automobiles miles away. looks up
the owners name and address in
his State license book and mysti-
fies the stranger when he drives
up by greeting him by name.
CLEVELAND. Dec 2.--Milady's
dimples. says Or. Martin Freder-
ick OF the city medical staff, "are
defects caused by faulty construc-
q tion or weakness OF the cheek
10 muscles"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
FOR SALE-Farms

pretty home chcnn. q 10 ,crcs 10
miles from Richmond. on Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac: conven-
lent to business. store, school: fine
water and shade! healthy location; ideal
chicken farm: abundance OF grapes,
berries: on auto road: near station
Address + 22O. care Times-Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
FOR SALE-Farms

FOR sale. modern country homo. 10
room dwelling. hot and cold water.
acetylcne gas. all necessary outbuild-
inGs' splendid repair; good orchard:
convenient to Richmond, on good auto
road: railroad three quarters mile
Must he sold at once. Bargain for
quick buyer Address Home, Box 1o7c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
FOR SALE-Fnrlus

SM ALL farm OF acres, in suburb OF
city. Price $3.50. No more than a
city lot: S25 down and balance Sl5 Il
month. improvements extra and con-
structed In accordance with direction
OF purchaser. Fine for alfalfa ana
truck. On one of the best roads to
the city. Address y u. care Times
Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

S3o acres. only miles from Glen Allen
6-room frame dwelling and out
buildings: 30 acres cleared land.
90 acres in good wood and tim
Der. This would make a good
stock or grain farm. Price $1,000:
good terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

20 acres. 4-room bungalow. 10 acres
cleared, balance in wood Fine
running stream and spring. Price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

"oo acres. on river. chocolate soil fine
road: land in highest state of
cultivation. No improvements
Price. $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

2oo acres good land. in 10 miles of
Richmond Price SIS per acre
VIII exchange for rental prop
crty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
FOR SALE-F'arms
J. A. CONNOLLY e. co,
Seventh and Franklin Streets.
Richmond Va

81" acres, only miles from Richmond
lVo acres In high state of Gull
tVauon Large orchard, running
streams; plenty OF wood. a great
bargain for $4,000: good terms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

GRACE Street. : rooms brick. reduced
S5.s15; only $500 cash.
NORTH Avenue. II rooms slate roof
$500: terms easy.
NEW apartment in West End will eX-
change for vacant lots
CIiAMBERLAYNt Avenue, rooms. lot
100 feet. Will exchange for farm or
vacant lots.
ALLEN Avenue. : room. detached dwell
ing. $500; terms easy. Good small
investment
HIGHLAND Park, rooms. lot 100 feet
So.75n; terms easy.
- acres on automobile road miles
from Richmond. |l.loo.
80 acres. 1-room house. Ola railroad -
miles from city, $500.
BROAD Street Road. 90 acres. i-room
house. near city $4,000: terms easy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

Is" acres. 6-roum house and outbuild-
inSS: fine location, and will be
sold ut sacrifices: 100 acres of
cleared land. balance in wood
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

acres. new 6-room house close TO
Richmond. fine location. Price
$3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

ioV acres, 4-room house and outbuild :
ings. only l.: miles from city.
IN rich farming section. Price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

acres. Charlotte County. 3 miles from
Pamplin. on Norfolk and Western
abroad: acres in cultivation t:sti-
mated 100000 feet saw timber. New
room dwelling. Terms $500 cash
balance |. .. 3 and wears
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

1 =: acres Prince Edward County. 9iS
miles from Patrplin: - acres cleared
balance in small timber. Orchard 30
trees. . years old. Two small houses
narn, stable Terms. $500 cash, balance
l. ., 3 and years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

81 acres. APPROXIMATION County. miles
from Pamplin; "a acres cleared rs
Iiinated 10000 feet of saw timber
orchard 40 trees. years old New B.
room dwelling. Terms, $500 cash. bal
ance |, ,. and years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

BUEBAN-seveTal very attractive.
modern homes with from to 90
acres land.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

acres. 7-roon, dwelling, half mile t
station. $1,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
ZIMAIERAIANN & CO.
IS North Seventh Street.

For sale. Hopowcll lots on Cawson
street, near business center. Good
bargain for quick sale. Write owner.
r PA care Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

acres. 5-room house. large barn.
wagon shed, poultry houses. etc:
~ acres cleared and in cultiva-
ton. good orchard. All stock
crops. implements. etc. go with
me farm. This farm is only one
pair mile from electric line and
railroad. Price. $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

~ acres, Prince Edward County. .
, miles from Famplin: acre. cleared.
paiance in small timber; 10 acres bot =
tom land. New Groom cottage Terms
$500 cash. balance in /. ., 3 and I wears,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

10 acres : mileS: one-half mile station;
fruit: S-room dwelling. $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

80 acres on car line. 10 miles. $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
zlA1afERNIANN & CO.

FARM only 50 per acre. go acres,
. l-2 miles to station. 80 miles north
s-room dwelling and outbuildinEs; 2o0
acres cleared and cultivated: several
streams, springs and we'll.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

ll5 acres. miles; dandy nice farm
one-half cleared and cultivated; s.
room dwelling and outbuildings. $4,000
VIII exchange for farm 200 to 500 acres
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

400 acres. $1,000: IL miles to city, l.:
miles to station. $50 acres cleared
and cultivated: watcred by severa
streams: 2 dwellings and outbuild!nSs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

STORE, % acres and good dwelling
good sales $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

j. y. Connolly & co,
Real Estate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

STORE property, rent $40, rented Ia
good tenant: price. so,5o0: easy terms
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24

"a per cent investment. Church Hill
price. $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-24
T.. I. SCHMIDT & CO,
500 East Franklin Street.
r. s. HuDGlNs. so. East Franklin.

INVESTMENT brick store and fiat
jackson Ward. rent $500, price
S3,5oO.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
Gift of the Gods.

A meat packers wagon ratified over
the cobblestones down First avenue,
says the New York Evening Post.
Overhead roared an elevated train and
in the sunshine on the curb sat five
boys, shooting craps.
Suddenly one of them darted out
into the street, swung himself up on
the passing wagon, seized a ham, and
jumped of-into the arms of a white
wing"
This agent of the city, after appro-
priating the ham, gave the boy a Wig
orous shaking and flung him toward
the sidewalk.
Immediately all five boys vanished
into the earth.
The white wing" looked down the
street and the wagon had disappeared
as completely as the boys, with the
driver quite unconscious of any IN
usual stir.
He looked in every direction, then
doubtless thanking the gods for their
gift, he wrapped the ham in a news
paper and he, too, disappeared down
a side street.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
WHEN POLAND WAS DIVIDED
Frederick the Great of Prussia and
Catherine of Russia the Leaders
in the Movement.

The first partition of Poland was
actively commenced under the terms
of a compact between Frederick the
Great of Prussia and Catherine of Rus
STA, in which Austria was invited to
take part. About one-third of Poland
was seized on the occasion. The sec
ond partition in 1893 and the third in
1895 practically completed the dis
memberment of the ancient kingdom,
and after the congress of Vienna moth
ing was left of Poland but a memory.
Before the first partition the kingdom
stretched from the Carpathians to the
Baltic, a distance of 600 miles. Ger
many, Austria and Russia alike sought
to stamp out the language, literature
and national spirit of the Poles, but
with little success. The attempt to
force school children to adopt the Ger
man tongue resulted in many Strikes"
of the pupils, and the Poles were SO de-
termined in their attitude that all the
governments involved were forced to
make compromises.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
HARKING BACK TO NATURE
ing of kinship With the Things
of the Wild.

A bond from which we are never
free unites us to mother earth. The
appeal of the refinements Of civiliza-
ton is strong; they are needed and
they have become an integral part Of
our life, but somewhere in u ma
lures is something that always hanks
back to nature.
This feeling of close kinship with
wild things, the stream, the birds and
animals, the woods, gives strength to
the soul. Were we to live always on
the artificial heights, we should be-
come %enervated. For the earth is our
home; from the actual physical earth
we gain strength Of body and mind.
From considering it, we learn lessons
of truth and purity and order, and the
foundations of beauty are all found in
the material world. Our love of ma
ture, our longing sometimes to get out
into the wilds comes, though we may
never realize it, from u need Of
these things.
With all our refinements, we shall
eve do so well without the knowl-
edge of the kindly earth as with it.
Even in winter there is much to learn,
much to enjoy, and we lose much
when we think we can do without u
close communion with the mother Of
us all.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
RISKED LIFE TO WIN WAGER
British Officer in Peninsular Wa
Braved French Bullets to Make
Good His Bet.

In all armies life has often been
risked, and sometimes lost, in the at
tempt to win a trumpery wager. Dur
ing the Peninsular war, when the Brit
ish army was in front of the enemy,
Colonel Mellish appeared mounted up
on a wretched steed, which provoked
the derision of his fellow officers.
ct isn't worth five pounds" one Of
them remarked.
"Ill bet you fifty pounds / get over
forty for him." said the colonel.
"Done!" exclaimed the other.
The hare-brained colonel immediate
ly rode off in the direction of the
enemy, who, of course, fired upon him.
Nothing daunted, the colonel con-
tinued to advance, until his horse was
killed under him, when he hastily
freed himself and returned to the Brit
ish lines, where he promptly claimed
the wager.
The money was handed over to. him
by the other unlucky officer, for the
government then allowed a sum Of
forty-five pounds for every officers
horse killed in action.-London Tit
Bits.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
Steam-Heated Humminq Birds.

The humming bird in captivity Is
something of a rarity. At a recent
bird show in London several were tx
hibited which were said to have been
living in captivity for six months. They
were shown in steam-heated cages,
each containing a little stove of it's
own. The cages were decorated with
moss and orchids, and the birds OBJ
tanned a portion of their food by sip
ping the nectar from the latter. To
this was added a mixture of honey,
sponge-cake crumbs and a babies pat
ent food. This seems rather a curl
Gus diet, because humming birds in
the free state feed largely on insects,
and hence would seem to require a con-
siderable admiXture of animal food in
their dietary. 1t would be interesting
to know whether these "~littlest of the
bird tribes are as pugnacious in cap
tivity as when at large. Ordinarily
they seem to have no fear and will at
tack a hawk or a spider with equal
readiness. In view of the fact that the
humming bird is strictly an American
production it seems as though our own
Geological gardens might intern a
few.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
Riqht Use of Enemies.

II have, as you observe" wrote
Franklin to John Jay, the year he re-
tired from the French mission, some
enemies in England, but they are my
enemies as an American; I have also
two or three in America who are my
enemies as a minister; but I thank
God there are not in the whole world
any who + my enemies as a man;
for by his grace through a long life,
1 have been enabled so to conduct my
self that there does not exist a human
being who can justly say, Ben Frank
lin has wronged me- This, my friend,
is an old age of comfortable reflection.
You, too, have or may have your enc
mics; but let not that render you I'M
happy. If you make a right use Of
them, they will do you more good than
harm. They point out to us our faults;
they put us upon u guard and help
us to live more correctly"
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
EARLY 'IvAL OF NEW YORK
Eastern Metropolis of the United
States Might Have Been In
Staten Island. !.

We are reminded that New York
came mighty near being on Staten is
land by the announcement that the
famous Cubberly cottage, with all its
furnishings, has been donated to the
public by it's owner, DR.. Nathaniel
Britton. The structure is one of the
finest examples of the so-called
colonial" architecture extant, and it
is in an excellent state of preserva-
ton. 1t has been satisfactorily de-
termined hat it vas built not later
than 1850, and most of it's furnishings
antedate that year.. 1t was in all
probability a finer rural residence at
the time of it's completion than any
on Manhattan island. Now it stands
at the intersection of New Dorp lane
and Cedar Grove venue At the
time when the builders put on the last
coat of paint and told the Cubber-
lys to move in it was surrounded by
tributary acres constituting a splen-
did estate, and the Dutch aristrocats
of New Amsterdam, across the upper
bay, followed the example of the orig
inal Cubberly promptly in establish
ing themselves upon the salubrious
and picturesque hills of Staten island.
The Cubberly cottage was but the
pioneer among many. In fact, as his
torical records show, the new settle
ment on Staten island grew so rap
idly at that time that some people
thought it might OutgrOW New AM
sterdam. The Cubberly cottage came
into the possession of the Brittons in
the year 1895, when it was decided to
Nathaniel Britton, an ancestor of the
owner who has given it to the public
as a historical relic. The cottage,
with all it's contents, will be kept open
to the public under the charge of the
Staten Island Association of Arts and
Science.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
Background for Pictures.

A plain paper or n with quiet self
tone pattern is the only kind that
makes a successful background for
pictures. The soft neutral tone OF
cartridge paper is a splendid setting
for ornaments and pictures, while soft
brown is a safe choice of paper for
the average room, as against it al
most any picture, be it oil painting,
water color, portrait, etching or pho
tograph, appears to advantage. Gray
is also a good and restful color to live
with. A happy and popular combina-
ton is the gray wall covering with
white woodwork. 1t is an admirable
idea for the city apartment, where
there is none too much light.
The Tupelo journal., 1915-04-09
The Dutch Waterstaat.

The supreme defense of Holland
must be the water line" through the
heart of it. from the Zuyder Zee to
the Scheldt, created by opening the
sluices. Holland has a department OF
state, with a cabinet minister at the
head of it, for her "waterstaat," an un-
translatable word, which means, prac-
tically, the state of all waters from the
field-drain in the polders to the Rhine
at winter level. They are all linked
up in one scheme in an Office at The
Hagua.-London Daily Chronicle.