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The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
The Torrington
Vacuum Cleaner
Makes Sweeping
Unnecessary

This is a Hand Vacuum Cleaner
that we have found highly sstisfsc-
tory because 1t meets the needs Of
our patrons.
1t is fitted with a bellows which
sucks up all the dirt and dust that
gets trod and driven into the car
pets and rugs, and it also has
brushes that pick up the coarse
dirt in much the same fashion as a
carpet sweeper.
The Torrington not only cleans
efficiently and well and with only
the labor Of pushing 1t over the
floor, which IS nothing at all be-
cause Of its very light weight, but It
is a dustless cleaner. practically
eliminating the need Of busting, at
least as we usually think Of It.
There is no more dust on your fur
niture after using the Torrinston
than before you started. II does
not stir and scatter 1t, but swallows
it.
Anyone seeking hish-srsde,
compact, and reliable hand vacuum
cleaner that is inexpensive. should
see the Torrington at 500.
FIfth fcor-F s.;
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28


canes. I've about decided that q cane
lie badge OF depravity."
But his sunny temperament. his opti-
rnism, and his charity were merely
sdornments of his achievements. Ten
years ago he came to Washington as
newspaper correspondent. Before that. In
North Carolina. he had managed a thea
ter. had managed and been a part owner
of professional baseball team. had acted
as sporting editor of newspaper. and
had gained some prominence in the state
as a writer on political subjects
In the National Capital he became at
once widely popular with politicians and
newspaper writer's. He and a friend,
Jesse Carmichael, also a newspaper man,
took a two-room apartment over store
at 1888 New York avenue In one OF the
busiest sections Of the city. That was
where he died yesterday morning.
An Active Press Agent.
When Woodrow wilson's friends put
him UP as a Presidential possibility. they
chose Pence as his press agent" In
accepting that position, the North Caro-
linian found himself He became i'm
mediately far more than a press agent.
He was welcomed by the politicians as
a man whose knowledge of public affairs,
judgment Of other men, and insight into
the public mind made him an Invaluable
ally and counselor.
During the Clark Wilson deadlock in
the Baltimore convention. when the Will
board bills, he put all his savings into
fund to keep them from going home be-
fore victory had been won.
1t followed as a matter OF course that
Wilson retained him as confidential sd-
wiser on affairs of craftsmanship as well
as political patronage. And thus II came
about that, when Tom Pence died, the
news was a grievous shock to men in
Portland, Ore, as well as to those in
Raleigh, to those in New York and those
in Galveston. He was a national figure
in every sense of the word. He was,
literally, the heart OF the organization
of the Democratic party.
Fought Hard to End.
During the long weeks of his illness
the big men of the nation and the un-
known men of other callings had tip
toed up the steep stairs leading to his
home to inquire how went his battle
for life. Generally the trained nurse
met them at the door with the Infor-
nation that he was a little better" or
not so well today" as the case might
be.
Sometimes, hearing the inquirer's voice.
he called out to see the visitor. Only
few days ago Senator Hughes. of New
Jersey stopping to see the nurse, was
called in by s'Tom."
Billie" the sick man told him. don
you worry about me. I'm gaining ground.
My hearts going strong as a trip-ham-
msr. You can't beat that, can you?
What's the use Of worrying when a
mans heart is strong?"
That was the real Pence-hghting hard
to the finish, undaunted to the end.
JAMES HAY, JR.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
Travelling Goods
Specials

We feature these values in Bags. Gases. and
Trunks because know they excel the usual sorts at
the prices You urged to inspect them.
Special Cowhide Bag at S3.95.
This Bag is Of genuine cowhide leather,
leather lined and leather covered frame; in
side pocket. Io II and I8-inch sizes.
limited number only at this price.
Black Enamel Auto or Travelling Cases, $3.50.
Good grade black enamel, reinforced with
leather corners, leather straps and brass lock;
cretonne lining and removable tray. "a, 70
and 2S inches.
The best value at the price.
Wardrobe Steamer Trunks, $500.
Fiber-covered Wardrobe Steamer Trunks
which may also be used as taxi week
end trunk; sturdiy made so that it will with
stand the hardest and constant usage.
Very convenient inside arrangement.
An unusually high quality trunk for SIS.
Fourth aoor
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
How Many Diamonds :

The question beginning to agitate
Washington just now is how many dia-
mOnds are there in The Heralds ''Dia-
mond Mystery puzzle chart This COM
bination puzzle and counting problem is
an entirely new and novel proposition,
and while II is entirely free from any
trick or anything resembling trickery,
1t will put to a severe test the inge-
nuity and skill of contestants. There is
a possible $500 in it for the one sending
the best solution, and other valuable
prizes for less correct solutions. Try it,
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
AN-Metal Adjustable Window
Screens

Strong, durable. and satisfactory Window
Screens in sufficiently varied assortment of sizes
to meet practically every demand. The frames are
of black japanned pressed steel and filled with
black japanned wire CLOTH
noor-G
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
PLAN TO SEE OPENING GAME.
Board of Trade and Chamber OF
Commerce Reserve Sections.

Members of the Washington Board Of
Trade and Chamber of Commerce will
attend the opening game of the 1916
American League season in Washington
in body when the Griffmen make their
initial play here. April 20. Hundreds Of
business and professional men Of both
organizations will be at the park at the
FIRST game.
Secretary Thomas Grant. OF the cham
Der, and Richard Connors, in the office
of the board. yesterday began sending
out circular letters telling members that
their organizations would reserve large
spaces in the grand stands for official
representation at the opening battle.
Scores OF members already have said
they would attend.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
Victor Records

For April are on sale today; a
number of popular songs, musical
numbers from fayorite plays-and
others.
Fourth ncor-Erenth st.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
Crash Draperies Make the Home
Cozy and Cool Looking
in Summer
in Summer

New and attractive assortments are already be-
ing shown in the Upholstery and Drapery section,
fourth floor. Crash is very practicable ma
teria. and very much resembles old-fashioned
handwork. and in durability of service is fully the
equal Of it.
Crash Draperies light and airy. yet are of
good weight and strength. Suitable for the hardest
kind of use. and do not soil easily because of the
tint. They have plain centers with COL
ored borders in unique designs, and the coIors
done in oil stencins which assures their being
fast and permanently artistic
Curtains, $3.75 pair.
Couch Covers, $3.2S each.
Round Table Covers, $1.00 and $l2s.
Table Scarfs Soc each.
Square Table Covers, 75c each.
Fourth hoor-G st.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
YOU SHOULD SEE
Pyre. Glass Dishes
For Baking and Serving,

You will be told and shown
how they withstand the heat
How they give quicker. more
thorough and uniform baking.
How you can see the food,
cooking without removing the
dishes from the oven.
How and why they do not sb-
sorb odors or retain grease and
fsvors.
How they may be easily
cleaned and kept sanitary at all
times.
How you may save work.
worry. time, labor, and expense.
Nth hno--G s.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-28
What Our
MATTRESS SHOP

Ian DO to Increase the Comfort of Your Bed
Remake your Hair Mattress, covering it with new or
old ticking
Remake your Felt Mattress. covering it with new or
old ticking.
RenOvate and thoroughly clean Mattresses and Pill
lows
Remake your Hair and Feather Pillows and recover
them.
Make New Hair or Felt Mattresses to order.
Make New Feather. Down, OF Hair Pillows to order.
All this work is done IN our Sanitary Mattress
shop on the premises and by experienced and
thoroughly high-gradc workmen.
You are assured Of getting your hair or
other materials in your Mattresses and Pillows as
we never permit the filings TO be mixed
All dust dirt and broken hair are blown out BY
feet quality.
The Bed Department, sixth floor. will be glad
to take your order
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
Community Club Picnic.

The Picnic held by the Eighth
District Community Club and Sunday
School August was a great sue
cess, as there were over $50 in at
tendance and the weather was per-
feet for a day in the woods. The
ladies provided bountiful supply of
fried chicken and cakes and the club
provided the ice cream for all.
The speakers were Rev. F. III.
Huffman, e. r. Burlington and
County Agent, G.. r. Marsh, who
spoke of the benefit of organization.
Miss Mary Fulton delighted the
audience with a number Of recita-
tions. Rev. McCauley gave an ad-
dress and took charge of the singing.
A pleasing part OF the exercises
was parade of the school by classes
with banners giving the names of the
class. Messrs. Bullock, Stephen
Ragan and all others interested in
promoting the picnic are to be con-
graduated on the success of the
meeting as all enjoyed themselves to
the fullest extent.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

Delaware can help Colorado out
of the embarrassing position in
which she finds herself. Prohi-
bitionin Colorado has SO reduced
crime that there are not sufficient
prisoners to efficiently run the
jails, according to a news item.
Delaware's embarrassment is that
there is SO much crime there is not
room in the workhotlse Tor all the
prisoners. There are accommoda.
tions for $50 prisoners and 522 are
crowded into this space. A bill
will be presented at the next Legis-
lature for an appropriation to en-.
large the workhouse. Why not
abolish the saloons and then the
workhouse will hold twice the num-
Der of prisoners to be accommoda-
ted, as 75 per cent of the prisoners
now in the workhouse are there
because of strong drink.-Ex.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
$lOO Reward. $lOO

The readers of this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood ON the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing it's work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith In the curative
powers OF Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that IL falls to cure. Send for list
OF testimonials.
Address: y. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo.
Ohio. sold BY all Druggists. TBc.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

After many years of investiga
tion and debate to develop the best
method of providing financial aid
for the farmer at normal interest
rates and on long time, Congress
has passed a Farm Loan act, Presi,
dent Wilson has named members
of the board which will administer
its provisions, and the work Of
organizing the vast new system is
about to begin.
Secretary McAdoo, ex officio
member of the Farm Loan Board,
which will be at the head of the
system, predicts that it cannot be
in operation for at least six months,
and probably loans cannot be made
before next spring.
In operation the system to some
extent will do for the farmer what
the Federal reserve system does for
the business man. The farmer will
be given opportunity to secure
money on his most available com.
modify, his land, just as the mer
chant or manufacturer has been en-
abled through the Federal reserve
system to have his paper, based on
commercial transactions, find a
ready market.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
Proflt And Number of Azores.

The size of business often has
much to do toward making the farm
profitable. Farm management rec
ords show that farms are often either
too small or too large for the most
Successful farming. There may be to ,
few as well as too many acres. A
man may not have enough land or he
may be 'land poor" thereby render
ing all his acres Improbable.
About 80 years ago a Wisconsin
farmer with large family was deep
.ly in debt. His tarm consisted of
100 acres, half of which was under
the plow. The remaider was wood
land and expensive to clear. For 12
years the farmer had not been quite
able to meet his interest. To him
the whole farm consisted of unproflt-
able acres He finally decided that
the farm was too small for the most
efficient use of the labor available.
Having an opportunity, he bought an
adjoining 80 acres OF cleared land.
going in debt the full amount of the
purchase price. From that time on
the farm was prosperous, and in 10
years the entire farm was paid for
and enough additional money saved
to build a good house and barn.
During this period there had been
no great change in prices of farm
products. The smaller farm had
been Improbable because the over
head expenses were too high for so
small businss. In this case acres
we're made profitable by increasing
their number.
In the early nineties a North
Dakota farmer owned g. quarter
sections of land. His farm was
quite heavily mortgaged and for a
number of years he had not been
able to pay interest in full. His
family was small and for most of the
work he had to depend on hired
help. He concluded that under the
circumstances he was working, or
trying to work, too many acres.
Finally he sold a quarter section
and paid his debt. Seven years
later he had $1,000 in the bank,
Increased prices of farm products
during this period only account in
part for this farmers increased pros
perity. In this case all the acres
had been Improbable largely be-
cause there were too many of
them.-J. C, Mcdowell, in 1915
Yearbook.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

"a bull moose stampede" for
Wilson has set in, according to the
Democratic national campaign
managers. It began, after the
Progressive conference at Indiana
polls.
National Chairman Mccormick
authorized publication of list OF
former Progressives and Repnbli-
cans who have written him or the
president that they will support
the Democratic ticket. In connec-
tion with it it was asserted:
"Reports from the Pacific coast
indicate that virtually the entire
Progressive vote of several of these
states will be cast for the president.
The communities that were more
enthusiastic in following Theodore
Roosevelt as the moose of political
reform are the most bitter in, de-
nouncing his surrender and the
most determined now not to be de-
hvered back by Roosevelt, Perkins
ct al. to the unregenerated
'scrooks'' of 1912.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
when two horses pun unevenly {

When two horses pull unevenly on
load, which horse carries the
larger part of the burden, the one
that is little ahead or the one that
is somewhat behind? The experts
of the Minnesota Agricultural Col
lege have upset common belief that
1t is the horse that lags behind. The
experiments showed that, If the load
is a ton the horse that keeps its end
even eight inches head of the other
end pulls only 9SS pounds, whereas
the slower horse pulls 1912 pounds.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
Suffraelsts viii Smoke Congress-
men Out.

In shaping plans for their cam.
paign for passage of a federal
woman suffrage amendment thru
the next congress the National
American Woman Suffrage Asso
citation already has begun canvass
of the attitude of candidates for
the senate and house of representa-
tives. The associations head
quarters has submitted to each
nominee for congress the following
questions:
81. Are you in favor of woman
suffragef
20. If elected, will you vote in
congress to submit to the states
federal amendment to enfranchise
the women of this countTyg
SO. If appointed on a committee
in whose Jurisdiction such an
amendment should fall, will you
do oil in your power to expidite
the passage of such measured"
Dissemination Of the part the
association will play in the coming
political campaign will await the
organizations national convention
at Allantic City next month,
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
Cure for Cholera Morbus.

When our little boy, now seven
years old, was baby he was cured
of cholera morbus by Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy," writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons,
Fir Haven, N. Y. ''Since then other
members Of my family have used
this valuable medicine for collie and
bowel trouble with good satisfaction
and gladly endorse it as rmedy
of exceptional merit Obtainable
everywhere.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

State Senator Ogden is credited
with holding three Offices, State
Senator, Counsel to Board of Elec-
tion Supervisors of Baltimore city
aud Secretary to Board of State
Aids and Charities, each reason
ably remunerativc.
With SO many other of the faith
full lingering for political jobs,
aside from the legal status, ,-Sena-
tor Odgen seems disposed to hog
the good things.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

about two years ago I had a
severe attack of dlarrhoea which
lasted over q week." writes w. G.
Jones, Buford, N. ID. II became so
weak that I could not stand upright.
A druggist recommended Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. The first dose relieved me
and within two days was as well as
ever" Many druggists recommend
this remedy because they know that
it Is reliable. obsainabie every
where.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
RURAL CREDITS.
Outline or Farm Loan Act.


The act provides for the creation
of IL Federal land banks and per-
mits the establishment of any nuns
Der of joint-stock land banks for the
purpose of making loans at a reason
able rate of interest, for long periods
of time. on farm lands.
A Federal Farm Loan Board has
complete control over these banks.
(A) Federal Land Banks.
Twelve Federal land banks are
provided, one in each OF II districts
into which the country will be
divided. These banks are empower
ed to lend on first mortgages on farm
lands in amounts of $1O0 to $10,-
900 for approved purposes. The
loans are to be made through farm
loan associations and agents. No
loan may be made for more than so
per cent of the value of the land
mortgaged and 20 per cent of the
value of, the permanent improve
ments upon it.
National farm loan associations
local organizations composed exclu-
sively OF, borrowers-are authorized.
These associations must be stock
holders in the land banks in proper
ton to the amount their members
wish to borrow. Eventually all
stock in the Federal land banks will
be owned exclusively by these asso-
citations.
A reasonable rate is established.
The act prohibits the Federal land
banks from charging more than per
cent on any mortgage, or requiring
fees not approved by the Farm Loan
Board
The borrowers VIII share in the
net profits of the bank because they
are stockholders. It is contemplated
that ultimately the borrowers will be
the only stockholders.
Long-term loans are provided by
authorizing mortgages for periods of
from 5 up to 40 years.
Small annual or semiannual pay
ments on the principal, are made a
required feature of all mortgages.
(B) Joint-StOck Land Banks.
Joint-stock land banks are author
lied. They are corporations for
carrying on the business of lending
on farm mortgage security and issu-
ing farm loan bonds. They are to
be under the supervision of the
Farm Loan Board, but the Govern
ment will not invest in them. Sub
ject to geographical limitations and
subject to the so and 20 per cent
limitation. these banks can lend to
an individual any amount they wishs
and for any purpose. They can not
charge an interest rate exceeding 6
per cent, and such rate must not ex-
ceed by more than 1 per cent the
interest they have paid on their last
issue of bonds. Their mortgages,
however, must provide for amort-
ization payments. These banks are
prohibited from charging, under any
pretext, fees or commission other
than those authorized by the act.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
Look Good-Feel Good.

No one can either feel good nor
look good while suffering from con-
stipation. Get rid of that tired,
draggy, lifeless feeling by a treat
ment of DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
Buy box to-day, take one or two
pills tonight. In the morning that
stuffed, dull feeling is gone and you
feel better at once. 25c. at your
druggist. q
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

There are now but two provinces
in all Canada where the barroom is
tolerated. These are British
Columbia on the west and Quebec
on the east.
The Yukon territory in the
Northwest is still wet, but will
take a vote before September /.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
why Endure Summer COIds2

1t isn't necessary to have a stuffed
head, running nose. To cough your
head off as it were. All you need
do is to use DIR. Bells Pine Tar
Honey. The soothing and healing
5alsams open the c1ogged air pas
sages and in short time you get re-
lief and start on the road to re-
covery. Your nose stops running.
you cough less and you know you
ire getting better. Get a bottle, use
IS directed. Keep what Is left as q
cough and cold insurance. z
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

A few months ago we were peeved
at the cold weather and were wish
ing that summer would hurry along.
1t is here in all the glory of its
scorching rays, and now we are won
derins and longing for the good old
winter days again. We just never
can be satisfied. no matter what we
get.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

Both the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties of Iowa, in their state
conventions, adopted state wide
Prohibition planks in their plat.
forms.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
While talking preparedness, why
not make it one of deceney. respect
ability, and better personal life?

Carrying a rabbits foot in your
pocket may bring you good luck, but
perseverance and hard work gets the
mon.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11
The Bull-Frog Industry.

Swepson Earle, chief engineer of
the Conservation Commission of
Maryland, is making an investigation
as to the possibilities of creating a
new industry in the State by catch
ing bull-frogs and marketing the
same. I'm Maryland said Mr..
Earle, "there are many streams and
fresh water ponds where the bull
frog thrives and where they can be
caught in paying quantities. This
business was worth $4,000 to the
State of Louisiana in 1914.
The midland journal., 1916-08-11

Every man is supposed to be the
architect of his own fortune, but
many of them forget to build.
1t may be that beauty is only skin
deep, but the well turned ankle
catches the public eye.
The big talker often says little
things.
The will to do invariably sees that
it is done.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-02-11
ANSWERS TO HEALTH
QUESTIONS.

Edward B., Standardization you
help me to get rid of rheumatism? My
legs are affected. the pain being OF
the throEbing sort. Occasionally it is
in the knee joints again in the feet,
less frequently ii appears to be mus
cular, in the part of the leg between
the knee and the hip.
rheumatism" is the name given
the symptoms of many diseases. II is
generally used il expressing pain OF
the various diseases. Ii you tell me
more explicitly of your symptoms |
will be very glad to help you. In the
meantime. you can use small cleo
trio battery three times a day on the
painful parts. Dry heat, hot applica-
tions. swedish movements, man'pula-
ton and massarge will nelp you. Take
five grains OF salicylate of soda
every four hours. Also take a saturat-
ed solution of iodide of potash, fifteen
drops. in water. after meals. Increase
one drop at time until fifty drops
are being taken, then go down to fiji
teen and up again. Also take innocu-
,ations of mixed vcccines, sucn as
phylocogeous every day for an entire
month.