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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

raphy. y big tent serves as the wire
less station, and very large number
Of the young women are enrolled as
students here. And classes in dietetic
cookery for the wounded attract many
others, while another important in
Struction tent is that where sewing
for the wounded is taught and where
many sewing machines are kept hum
ming by apt pupils.
But the hospital tent, after all, is
| the chief center of interest in the
camp. One lesson, for instance, con-
sisted in demonstrations Of how to
make bandage and how to dress and
bind an injury. and how to use a
broom in properly sweeping floor
all being practical duties that fall to
army nurses.
Then there is drilling and more
march, lunch and supper in due time,
inspection Of tents by regular army
| officer and inspection of personal
equipment, just as in the army.
O. K. on Silk Pejamas.
The inspector who found pink bou-
doir slippers under the cots and pale
blue negligees and silken pajamas
draped over the cots, and here and
there rainbow petticOat, merely
smiled and put his official o. X. on it
all.
Finally comes taps, at ten o'clock,
and every light in the camp goes out,
and the tired, fOOtsOre young women
slip off into dreamland, where there
are no regulations of any sort.
For, while there may be cases of
leniency and an occasional overlook
ing of some minor infraction of the
camp rules, 1t is no pink tea affair, af-
ter all. Penalties are imposed for
such breaches Of the regulations as
absence from classes, absence from
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
-4L2y POQLTes ~

taps, unauthorized absence from camp.
INSTRUMENTATION and lack Of personal
neatneSS or neatneSS of quarters, the
penalties running from reprimand to
Dismissal. As in Il regular army camp.
there is no triting permitted.
Every afternoon and evening there
are lectures. dealing with prepared
ness in some form. F. ID. Roosevelt
assistant secretary Of the navy, talked
on National Preparedness" at one OF
these lectures. At another Nine
SlavkO Grouitch, q refugee described
the horrors of the Serbian situation
and told "Iiow Women Can Help in
Preparing.' John Barrett. Pan-Amer-
lean authority, told of our relations
with Central and South American ma
tons, and what may be expected of
them in the event this nation becomes
involved in war. And so on. Experts
tell the thousand young women at
Chevy Chase all about the many sides
of preparedness and how women can
help in times Of stress.
Many wideIyknown women an.
swered to first roll call at the Service
school. Missouri was represented by
Mrs. Genevieve Clark Thompson,
daughter Of Speaker Champ Clark.
Mrs. Frank G. Odenheimer of Mary.
land, president general of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy. was
there too. Every section Of the coun-
try was represented. as a materJ3
fact, although the largest delegations
came from New York.
When the president, in his address
to the students of the Service school,
said, "GOd forbid that we should be
drawn into war;" and then added that
If war came America would be found
ready to defend its honor and in
tegrity, the young women Of Chevy
Chase camp felt patriotic thrill like
that which must have animated the
mothers Of the Revolution and the he
role women of Civil war times.
Miss Elizabeth Elliott Poe. the COM
man1ant, and Mrs. Vella Poe Wilson,
the adjutant Of the camp, headed the
list of officers, which included those
Of the two battaliOns and the TWO COM
panies which compose each battalion.
The camp was a complete success at
the end Of the first week-so success
full that already plans are under way
for holding similar service schools at
Philadelphia. Savannah, Ga; San Di-
ego, Cal, and San Francisco. At San
Francisco the school will be open for
three months and one thousand wOm-
en- will be instructed each month The
Chevy Chase camp. it may be predict
ed, is only the beginning of a great
national woman'S movement for ma
tional defense.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Reticence and Discretion.

Il suppose you know the answer TO
about any question an interviewer
could ask
"poSsihly." replied Senator Sorghum.
The fact that | know the real answer
makes me Il trifle ditfident about eX-
pressing myself"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Great FAMILY of ep,;+h.

IN England and Wales there are ap-
proxlmately eight hundred bearers of
any one surname on an average. The
smiths alone number more than 400
w. or ooo times as many. The great
FAMILY can boast of more men Of dis
hnchon who have helped to make the
empire what it iS than the bearers of
any other name.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Appreciative.

Now, this poet has the right idea
about doing business" said the editor.
You surprise me-"
Before submitting sonnet he
presents me with a first-class cigar"
Suppose the poem is not worth pub
lishing?"
"Oh, I'm not without a sense Of
gratitude. I'll contribute a two-cent
stamp and SEQ that he gets his verses
back again
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Bio Chicken Population.

What is this state we are now in9"
asked the man of his chauffeur while
touring.
This is Minnesota, sir replied the
driver.
"Oh. indeed. That reminds me that
| read the other day that there are
000O0,000 chickens in Minnesota
Can you see the road ahead. well?'
NO. sir; can hardly see it for
chickens, sir"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
The Thouuhtful One.

Patience-I see a Pennsylvania in
yentor's rat trap can be set with the
foot, eliminating the danger of broken
fingers.
Patrice-But don't you think there
is the danger of missing up ones
spats?
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Her ENJOYABLE Meals.

And do you enjoy your meals?"
asked the doctor of the patient.
Some of them. doctor" replied the
woman.
Only some Of them?'
Yes, doctor. enjoyed my lunch
cons"
And why your luncheons, pray?'
Because | eat them in peace and
quiet. My husband always takes his
lunch at the club"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Relative Values.

Why don't you pay your subscrip.
ton in garden stuff" inquired the ed
itOr OF the Punkintown Gazette.
WELL replied Farmer Corntossel,
I'D hate to look stingy when was
tandin' you cabbage an tomatoes. The
way the cost of food has been goin', it
'ud be hard to give you anything no.
ticeable that wouldn't be worth more
than the regular money"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
4 All Her Own.

A young wou!ar Nii' tunS a bit in
the line Of verse recently rerpved thf
following note from a magazine editor
Dear Madam: The verses entitled
The Kiss are extremely clever. Can
you assure me that they are originate"
Whereupon the fair writer an
swered:
"Sir: Not quite. The Kiss was a
collaboration"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

Each human being takes about eigh-
teen breaths minute, or nearly 10000
a day.
The first Japanese school books in
Roman characters have just been
made.
No less than 5000 inventions have
been submitted to the naval board in
seven months.
The fuel value of garbage is one
tenth that of coal.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Continuous Round of Pleasure.

First Cincinnati Man-Hello, old
chap. Haven't seen you for several
days; been out of town?
Second c. Mau-Yes; been in In
dianapClis for a week.
First c. Man-Have a good time?
Second G. Man-Well | should guess
yes. Why. | never got to bed a single
night was there before ten O'clock
indianapolis Star.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

Computing the population of Euro
mean and Asiatic Russia at 100000
900. and allowing five bushels per head
for food and seed, the consumption of
wheat in that region would amount to
eOOOOOOc0 bushels year.
A new at.achmen. made to fire plugs
transforms them into sanitary drink
ing fountains.
One-fourth of Australia is yet I'M
explored.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

Father-YOu said you want to
marry this young man?
DaughtCr-Yes, father.
But you've only met him twice. YOU
say"
Yes, father
But you can't know anything
about a young man by only meeting
him twice
oh. yes, can, father. know he
dances beautifully"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Yes, Why?

Bill-The ostrich claims the distinc-
ton Of laying the largest egg. The
egg, which weighs about three pounds
is considered equal in contents to "a
hen eggs.
Jill-Why, then does 1t 90 and COW
er up its head while the hen goes
about cackling to beat the band?
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Resourceful Wife.

And is your wife a good house.
keeper"
oh. wonderful. mother! She can
heat coffee perfectly with an electric
curling iron"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
KEEPING X Dark,

Did ! understand you to say that
your friend is retired CAPITALISM"
Yes"
How did he make his money!"
II don't know. When the govern
ment was unable to find out how he
made his money, ] knew it was
waste Of time for me to investigate"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Rising Concern.

$50 you've invested your money in
new air>hip company"
"IeS If our airShip goes up. the
stock will 90 up"
But suppose it doesn't"
Then the company will go up"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
A Law in the Countr,

Ezekiel ~
"Yes, Maria
"See that hen out in the rOad?"
eyes, Maria"
"DO you suppose 1t is tryin' to lay
an egg out there?"
"No. Maria, it's probably trying to
lay the dust"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
BONDS LIVER PILLS
ARE THE BEST

They are made especially for Head
aches. Biliousness, Constipation. Dir
illness, Indigestion. Torpid Liver and
all ailments due to an inactive Liver
or Bowels. One pill is the dose, ADV.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
We Often Feel Hiatt Way,

Have you any diaries for 1912"
mot yet. Why?"
$50 much has happened since Janu-
ary ! that I've used up all of this years
calendar. "-RichmOnd Times-Dispatch.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
One Woman's Wisdom.

She was left a contested fortune,
But proved she wasn't a Ounce;
For she got every cent OF the money
By marrying her lawyer at once.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Didn't Make Good,

Wiggs-I hear you've sold your
bird dog. He was good retriever,
wasn't he?
Wagg-I thought so, but he didn't
bring much when | sold him.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
A puzzle.

Why do they say the unspeakable
Turk"
I don't know. His names are much
easier to say than the Russians or
tue Poles
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

De Hunt-Yes, | had a narrow es-
cape from a rhinOCerOs.
De Quiz-And what saved you?
De Hunt-The fact that the rhino-
ceros could not climb tree had some
thing to do with it.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Mysterious,

First Flapper--I can't imagine how
that secret leaked out.
Second Ditto-Nor |. I'm sure every
one | told promised to say nothing
about it.-Passing Show.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Self.Important.

isn't Bliggins rather self-impor-
tant?
81 should say so. He thinks he's do
ing n fish q favor to catch it and let it
occupy the same boat with him."
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
Disappointed.

There never was a sinner yet
Was altogether bad.
But when his neighbors find that out.
1t seems to make them sad.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
His Position.

links must be very uncomfortable"
why must he be?"
Because he is crooked man ir
straitened circumstances"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
BABIES AND GROWING CHILDREN

need a tonic to tone up the system and
regulate the liver. Mothers are con-
stantly using with wonderful success,
our plantation Chill and Fever Ton
ic. Pleasant to take-cOntains no Cal
omel. Price 50c-Adv.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
The Good and tho D..

OF the good man good nladgo and
Oh tne Dad neither pledge nor surety
Portuguese Proverb,
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

Mr.. Cholly Shallowpate-l say, did
you-er-er--see me at the-er-er
horse show?
Miss Cutting Hintz-No, | was too
busy watching the horses to get
around to the donkey exhibit.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

The TenderfoOt-uun ~.
ing very expensive down here IN the
Southwest?
The Roughneck-Oh! no. We hold
life cheap here
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
The
Champion
Pie Baker
Over 100000 Pies is the
Record Of a Woman Cook
of Missouri.

JOPLIN, Mo-, Jan. 29.-Annie
Dean, "a years old, who Is OF a rather
dusky complexion. lays claim to the
title Of champion pie baker in
Joplin.
"Auntie Annie" as she is known
to hundreds, has been baking pies In
Joplin for forty-three years. She
has not missed as much as one week
during all that time, and every day
that she worked she has baked about
forty pies. She bakes $50 pies a
week, 1920 a month, 1850 a year.
counting ffty-two week. Her record
for forty-three years is well over
half a million pies-625,080, which
sold for $126,016.
She markets her labor at a popu-
lar cafe, where materials are fur
nished. Custard pie is her favorite
and she has won her way into many
hearts through her ability to pre-
pare them Just a little bit better
than mother used to bake.
1--WE been around the world three
times" a music instructor said, af-
ter he had eaten three pieces, and
i have not found any one who can
bake custard pies that approach the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
WELL EQUIPPED
o REPAIR WORK
is the Motor Service Company
Located on Monticello
q Avenue.

The Motor Service Company, To-
Gated on Monticello avenue near New
eomer's garage is composed Of Harry
IL Honendyke and ]. W. Jacobs. Mr.
Hollendyke was associated with the
Packard factory at Detroit and with
their branches for seven years. Most
ofithat time in the mechanical depart
ment. Mr.. Jacobs has been associa-
ted with the Lozier people for sew
eral years. Hence by their associa-
ton with the big companies, they nat
urally became acquainted with all the
other makes Of automobiles. In their
present work of automobile repairing
they are equipped with first hand
knowledge Of every modern make OF
automobile.
In connection with their repair
plant they have a thorough equipped
oxy-acetylene plant by which they are
prepared to do welding Of any metal
including cast iron and aluminium.
The writer was shown work in the
process Of preparation and afterwards
saw the completed job which was
Msde absolutely good as new at about
one-ffth the original cost.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
KILLS HERSELF AND
Nan iii FLED WITH

70 ask her why Beggs had not gone to
work. Then Mrs. Olsen tried the
uoor of the large room on the second
foor. 1t was locked. 1t required
tho Efforts Of Policemen Krouse, Muir
nurc and Powers to break iowd The
door. Mrs. Walsh and Beggs lay dead
ca the bed in their night clothes.
DR.. Grossman, Of the Swedish hos
pital and Coroner Ernest Wagner
found that Beggs had died Of two bull
let wounds, one in the heart and one
in the brain. Mrs. Walsh had killed
herself with a shot through the heart,
The place presented no evidence Of a
struggle and the five letters carefully
piled on the table showed that the
shooting had been carefully planned,
Only one Of the letters, addressed to
her husband, James Walsh, Ridge
wood, L. l.. and marked open after
my DEATH" was unsealed. 1t was the
one which told Of the woman's tragedy.
Says Chauffeur Ruined Life.
"Beggs ruined my llfe," she wrote
to her husband. "and ! am tired OF
life. He is throwing me down for a
girl named Mabel"
Another letter was addressed to Paul
Windels, Of 40 Cedar street, who was
attorney for the Opry estate. William
G. opry died two years ago. Mrs.
Walsh was his sole daughter, legatee
and ADMINISTRATIVE. Windels told the
police that the estate, after consider
able litigation and satisfaction OF
debts, had been settled.
According to the police, Mrs. JOS
eph Ward. an acquaintance, Of $50
Carlton avenue, told them that Mrs.
Walsh said Beggs had led her to leave
her husband and two children. They
also learned that during the holidays
Just passed the young woman had
made unsuccessful overtures looking
to her return to her home. The wom-
ans body was sen to an undertakers
in Vanderbilt avenue.
Other letters were addressed to Kate
Drahus, 4 Suydam street, and to Mrs.
Walsh's cousin, John H. Schad, Of 1407
Greene avenue, Brooklyn. Both were
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30

CURRENT MAGS-SUNDY -. ... :.
An Illuminating study OF the con-
hlcting forces now struggling with
the problem Of national defense in
Washington is contained in an ar
ticle by George Garner entitled will
Congress Do IT," in the February
number Of the illustrated World.
Fascinating excerpts from the diary OF
a French sapper, which give a vivid
idea OF trench warfare, make up an in
teresting article. Edward c. Cross
man gives an expert study Of u pres
ent army weapons in "Re-arming I'm
Gle SAM" L. A. Nelson tells how an
expert developed a marvellous outft
Of machinery for use in studying the
activities of workmen in Movies and
Efficiency" Other articles are THE
Long Road to Borrowed Money" by
George H. Gushing. Anchorage" by
Monroe Woolley, "Standardizing the
Boy" by Charles X. Taylor, 1.-THE Peo-
pie Of the Canyon" by Flora Gregg
Ilif, 'Bits Of Far Lands to Study" by
Handy Carver and "Wiping Out Hit
eracy in Kentucky by William F. De
Moss.
a a a
The February Century is a mid win
ter fiction number and contains spe-
cial short stories by Anne Douglass
sedgwick, Holworthy Hall. Mary Heat
on worse, William ]. Neidig, Alice
Duer Miller and Albert Kinross. Stalk
ing q Larkspur" is the title OF Miss
Eedgwick's (properly Mrs. Basil de
Sedgwick's (properly Mrs. Basil de
time. The principal character Is a
woman who exerts a powerful iniu-
ence over the other sex; the lark
spur" Is the droopy, uninterestlng lit
tie wife OF a wounded officer she takes
in tow. How the larkspur suddenly
develops backbone and the cat shows
her claws are typical opportunities for
the display Of Miss sedsvick's deli
cate psychological talent. Holworthy
HALLS story deals with a comic cpl
sode, painful to the protagonist but
agreeable to everyone else, IN the life
OF an aged plutocrat. Mary Heaton
yorse's ~serio-comedy turns upon the
question as to how far a man ought
to limit his love making. William ],
Neidigs's "a Touch Of SUM- points out
the difference between standing for
culture and possessing 1t. Alice DueI
Miller, In what Every Man Should
Know" suggests the highly important
consequences that may result from
calling at 6 o'clock when you have
promised to call at s. THE Collabo-
rators," by Albert Kinross. the Eng
lish novelist, is a romantic story OF a
new kind.
a a y
Striking pictures Of the seasons
greatest art sensation, Serge De dag
hileff's Russian ballet, with comment
by James Huneker, is a feature OF the
February number OF Dverybody's Mag
azine. An article entitled I'VE Go to
Washington" introduces Gardner, re.
porter for the magazine on national
preparedness, who Is helping the ma
tion watch Congress and defense leg
islation. George Creel contributes .
timely article on "wyoming's Answer
to MiIitazism." Anti LIQUORS clever
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
~ The CURRENT
IVA GAZINE E.

battle plan is set forth in "Prohibi-
ton and Politics" by James Hay, Jr.
Franklin P. Adams, the popular COL
umnist, explodes some old notions
about the wildness Of New York In
Its a Fine Place to Visit, Yes-but,
I'd Hate to Live There" A terrible
CLOSE up" view Of the big war is CIV
en- in 1.-THE Diary Of a French Sol
der"
Fiction offerings include pearl vs..
Pearls" by Dorothy de Jagers, THE
Little Cards" by Leavitt Ashley knight
and installments Of the serials by
Frank P. Spearman and Henry Kitch-
ell Webster.
q q a
Fiction in the February McClure's
includes 1.-THE Road House by Hol-
worthy Hall, Sapphire Sam" by Cam
eron Mackenzie, 1.-THE Great Under
standing" by Mary Heaton worse,
"Three Fingered Jenny" by c. N. and
A. M. williamson, pep" by Wallace
Irwin and installments Of "Beltane"
by Jeffrey Farnol and "Mr. and Mrs
Pierce" by Cameron Mackenzie.
Special articles include "Peace-at
Any Price" by Porter Emerson Brown,
Saving the Nation" by Cleveland Moi
felt, wanted Little Love" by Anna
steese richardson, Insurance as q
Trust Fund" by Albert W. Atwood
and pure Food in the United States"
by Lewis B. Allyn.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-01-30
LIKES MUSIC
OF HIS STEAM
WHISTLE
Defies Residents Of New
Orleans in Wee Small Hours
of the Morning.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 29.-The
soulful, sometimes sobbing, some
times screeching, always steaming
serenader OF the silk stocking sec
ton" Of New Orleans has been found.
He's only an engineer, the humble
manipulation Of a derrick boat, but an
emotional man OF many moods. He asks
little Of the world. He has no desire
to interfere with any man, woman
or child's right to the pursuit OF hap
piness. All that this soulful %serenader
asks OF his fellows, all that he needs
to drive away dull care and monotony
all that he requires to express the
blissful ecstasy which sometimes cap
lures his soul, is just this:
The privilege and perfect freedom
to play his steam whistle-its only a
simple steam whbtle with which no
creates such enrapturing strains.
The privilege. when he's sad. to ex-
press his feelings. In harmonizing, cor
responding melody; the privilege
when he's glad to belch forth, screech
out his 10y to the world through the
completely self satisfying steam
whistle.
For this soulful, serenading engi-
neer cannot work sometimes unless he
is inspired by his whistle; he can new
err face the long ten hour day without
first unsteady caresslng his emotions
into the proper necessary attitude;
he can never close his days labor
without first seeking a benediction OF
melody.
Residents Of the uptown section
have complained. have been agra
waited and ever reached stormy heights
OF Indignation when the best hours OF
slumber has been rudely interrupted
by the serenader.
The serenador told a reporter that
he was sorry II his ideas of harmony
do not correspond with the ideas OF
others. He was grleved that he had
caused any n any discontinue.
"But I can't give up my music,' he
said. life to me would not be worth
the living without my whistle. I beg
the pardon Of those who have not ap-
preclated my compositions but must
ask their Indulgence. The privilege
to play is all ! ask OF the world, but
I insist on that.
"1 played in Mobile and they tried
10 interfere with me. The mayor and
lots of people got real mad, so ! just
anchored my boat out in the bay and
defed them to arrest me. I was be-
You'd jurisdiction then"
The musician" Is a derrick engi-
neer.