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The Washington times., 1916-12-01
Discolored or Spotty
Skin Easily Peeled of

The disooiorinE a. roushsnins 10 which many
skins are subject nj this eeason. may readily
b gotten rid oc Meroolired was, spread
lightly over the face before retiring and re-
moved In the morning with soap and water.
completely peeis OF the disnsured skin. Oct
There's no more effective way OF benishtns
chaps. blotches. pimplss. freckies or other
cutsnsous derccts. Little skin particles come
temporarily mar the complexion, and one soon
acquires q brand now. spotess. siriishiy
beautiful face.
meas, are best treated by q simple solution
OF powdered sanolite. one ounce, dtrsoived In
one .hslf pint witch hazel. Bathing the face
In this produces q truly marvellous transfor-
mation.-,Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
WOMEN TO CONVENE HERE
Opponents Of Suffrage 10 Hold An
ousI Conve ntlop.

Several hundred women, represent
ing twenty-five States. ara expected To
gather In Washington December 7 and
8 for the annual convention Of the Ma
tionaI Association Opposed 20 Woman
Suffrage. The convention VIII be the
largest ever held by the association, II
IL stated, and will include Q giant
mass meeting at the National Theater.
followed by a banquet at Rauseher's.
made up OF officers and executive
board OF the District OF Columbia
branch Of the Organization, OF which
Mrs. Charles II. Davis is president.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
ELECTRICAL WEEK
OPENS TOMORROW
Edison 10 Touch Button Flood
~ Ing Annual Shov With
Light.
MERCHANTS COOPERATING
All Manner Of Labor Saving De-
Woes for Homo Will Be
on Display.
MERCHANTS COOPERATING


At O'Clock tomorrow eveninx,
shortly after darkness has settled
over Warrington, Thomas A. Edison
Ina ,rysntor' will press a button that
formally will open the electrical week
show at 1912 q street northwest, the
Rrincipei feature OF the Local ee,sors
N"n .. M M ~ si.ctric,ty wb,cn
is 70 be observed throughout the
country.
Mr.. Edison will touch the button a!
HIS home At Haeksnsnek, n; J., and
make the connection that will baths
In light tho twenty booths that will
eonshtuts the shoE n q street; !,
Columbus will present Engineer Com
missionsr Kuts, who wifi welcome the
visitors to the show and make . brief
sddrsss on the pregreso OF electrical
development.
senkee WIZ SrseseV'
fodsh Mr.. Columbus and . corps OF
oarpenterS ana decorators were en-.
1870 a. r,,.,n~ ths ,,r,sh,rr to,,chss
- s.'s s..,,ai.- 49, 4. a.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
FIRE co. IN NEW QUARTERS
No. 20 Engine Company Moves TO
ConnsctIcut Avenue Houss.

Engine Company No. 2s was install
ed in its now quarters In Connecticut
avenue near Macomb street. today.
Commissioner Browniow, wha has sup
eryision of the Fire Department, and
Fire Chief Wagner were present and
congratulated the men on their new
building. Capt. G. II. Beers responded
In q brief address.
During the week beginning Decem-
Der 10 the Connecticut Avenue Cit
izens' Associations will present to the
company q library. The presentstion
David L. Selke is chairman.
The territory covered by the IRE
company includes Tenleytown, Cleve-
land Park, Chevy Chase, and Lanfcr
Heights. It's officers are Captain
q. TeReler.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral services for Jane shaw
who died Wednesday, will be held
from the chapel Of w. w. Deal, to
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
DUTCH OFFICIAL COMING.

II. A. Van coenen Torchiana, Dutch
consul general at San Francisco, who
has been at The Hague In conference
with his government, has been or:
mission 20 confer with Secretary OF
state Lansing. He will sail Tuesday
on the Hoiiand-American liner Moor.
dam.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
Mrs. Frances 70. miistesA.

Funeral services Of Mrs, Frances p,
Milstead, who died Wednesday, will
be held from the residence Of her
niece, Mrs. John Mandy, 1912 Bladens-
burg road, tomorrow at O'Clock p.
m. Interment win be In Congress
si0nal Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
IGaSla 70. I.ewrsy,

rev yS %if. 81 osry jane. iG T. towr.y ~so
died at her residence. 006 Rhode IL.
land avenue, at e;15 a. m. yesterday
morning, will be held tomorrow morn
Ing from her late residence.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral services for Jack Digss,
who died Tuesday. will be held AZ 1870
o'clock today from the James Chapel,
Nineteenth and N streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral services OF Ferdinand wal
ksr were held from Nauey's under
taking establishment this>morning q
8 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS

Places and Times ~ Services A..
ranged BY Screwed Families.
Mrs. Aaais csIiins.
Funeral services OF Mrs. Annie Col
Inns, who died Wednesday, will be
held from the chapel OF George ID.
Wise, 1900 ~ street northwest, to.
morrow, at $3.50 q. m; thence to st.
stephens Church, where mass will be
said at Q o'clock.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral services of Mrs. Mary IL.
Simpson, who died "wednesday, Will
be held today at ~ oNlock from 1920
Sixteenth street,
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral services for DR.. q. ID. Ram
say. who died Monday night, At MS
win be held this afternoon Inter.
msnt win be In Arlington National
Cemetery. at D. m.
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral ssrviaes for Caroline ober
who died yesterday. will be held a.
1897 Massachusetts avenue, Tomorrow
at 2:3o o'clock. Services VIII be pri
The Washington times., 1916-12-01
LOCAL MENTION.
Harvey. se.fee1 Platter To-Day.

Hsrvey's sesfeoA Platter Today.
~ "a q "a sfa0. e0c.
Shrimp creole. creamed crab flakes.
fried oysters: potato and slaw. 18th
n Pa ave.
Ne net neglect that baA tooth.
may be able to save II. You need Il.
DR. VAUGHAN. 3O7 It'll st. N. w.
Pct yeur election wtsassgs ssto mss
insurance-The Mutual LifsL Thoa
The Washington times., 1916-12-01

Funeral services for william How
land, who died at the homo OF his
daughter last "wednesday, viii BE-
held from the funeral pariors Of w
w. Deal a Co.. Deeember 2. Inter
ment will be at Arlington Cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
A FURRED TONGUE.
II May Mean Wrecked Nerves and Not
a Disorderod Stomach.

II May Mean Wrecked Nerves and Not
a Disordsrsd Stomach.
II suppose that there Is no more In
eradicable idea I'm the mind OF the
doctor than that the furred tongue Is
essentially an indication OF deranged
stomach" writes Sir James Goodhart,
consulting physician 10 Guys hospital,
London. In the London Lancet. Yet,
according 20 Sir James, Il Is by no
means always so. And he goes on TO
prove IL by cases In his own extensive
practice.
One OF these was OF a man In very
responsible position. a leader OF men,
10 whom he had to give orders that
had 20 be obeyed and from whom he
had TO hear much grumbling; n very
hard worker and 'the fastest talker
have ever struck" fun or energy and
playing every ounce OF IT, He was In
splendid health. but suffered from
furred tongue and a bad taste in the
mouth. In his case these were not
due 10 the stomach az all. but TO n dis.
ordered state OF nerve control.
Nervous fears and nervous tnstes
are common enough, and they deserve
a special thought" says Sir James.
He believes that man is kept sweet
and wholesome largely by nervous
control, and when he loses this control
"the parts become fevered. the mu.
cous membrane dry. the nerves irri-
lated, and taste is perverted" The
men so affected are those who ARE
nervous, anxious, hard workers. TAX
ing their work home with them to
think about and dream about In bed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
THE THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION
OF THE NEW YORK WORLD
Practically Daily at the Price Of q
Weekly Other Newspaper IN the
World Gives so Much at SO Low q
Price

There has never been a time when
newspaper was more needed In the
household. The great war in Europe
das now entered It's second year win
no promise of an end for a long lime.
These are Notwithstanding events. n
which the United States, willingly or
unwilling, has been compelled TO take
a part. No intelligent person can ig-
more such issues.
The Presidential contest also viii
soon be at hand. Already candidates
for the nomination are in the aeld.
and the campaign, owing to the ex-
traordinary character OF the times.
Will be of supreme interest. No 9TH
err newspaper will inform you with the
promptness and cheapness OF the
Thrice-a-Week edition of the New
York World
The Thrice-a-Week Worlds regular
subscription price Is only SIO0 Der
year. and this pays for I56 papers
We oner this uneQualled Newspaper
and The Argus together tor one ysar
Tor $i.75. The regular subscrin,loa
price OF the two papers 10 $500.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Who Got the Hsby7

Once upon a time a crocodile stole
baby and was about to make a dinner
OF Il. The frantic mother begged so
piteously for the child that the croco-
ollie said.
Tell me one truth and you shall
have your baby again"
The mother replied. You viii not
give him back 10 me"
Then" said the crocodile. by our
agreement ! shall keep him. for II you
have told the truth ! am not going TO
give him back. aud II IL is lie / have
also won"
But the mother said. III l told you
the truth you are bound by your prom
ise. and n Il Is not the truth Il VIII not
be a he uHtn you have given me my
child"
Who got the baby1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
MONSTER WATER BUGS.
One Of Thorn Can Grip and Easily Put
to Death a Frog.

One OF Thorn Can Grip and Easily Put
to Death Frog.
The frogs worst enemy Is a monster
water bug which inhabits the tropical
waters of both North and South Amer.
lea. This water bug Is one of the
largest aquatic insects. 1t Is called
giant by comparison with other bugs,
but 1t is much smaller than any OF the
frogs ON which It preys Yet so pow
erful are its legs that it is sure death
for the frog that gets within their
grasp.
The two principal joints of the fore.
legs fold down on one another, and the
stouter OF these two has n groove
along its front TO receive the sharp
inner edge OF the next joint, much as
the blade OF n pocketknife folds down.
In the pools and the estuarles of
tidal waters these giant bugs hide
among stones and rubbish, from which
they dart rapidly to attack passing
frogs and occasionally fishes. The vic
tim is clasped by the bugs forelegs,
and the deadly beak between its two
compound eyes is plunged deep into
the flesh:
This Is not a case OF taking toll
merely of the victims blood, as In the
case Of many other sucking Insects; It
is speedily followed by the death OF
the bugs victim. This appears to be
due to copious supply of liquid from
around the base OF the beak, which
finds Its way into the puncture.
Professor Locy has traced this to
pair of glands I'm the head Of the giant
water bug. Their secretion produces
death very quickly.-New York Amer
lean
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Getting an Autograph.

A Munich boy OF fourteen who had
seen and admired many OF Rudolf Won
Seitz's paintings was anxious to Sc
cure the painters autograph, but did
not know how to go about II. After
much thought he wrote a letter. stat
Ing that he had sent case OF wine to
the professors address and wanted 70
know whether it had been received.
Thinking the matter of sufficient i'm
portance, the painter did not write, but
called at the address given, met the
boys mother, and the fraud soon be-
came apparent The boy was thor
oughly scolded and next day received
this autograph note:
II often happens here or earth
That little rogues to great ones grow.
Some autographs for which you're trying
Can be procured without much lying
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
WHERE COOKS FAIL.
They Carry Their "Movs on" Fever
Into Uncle Sans ssrvies.

They Carry Thsir "Movs on" Fever
Into Uncle Sans Services.
Uncle SaEh. rich and powerful, good
70 his help" and the surest pay In
the world. can't keep his cooks any
longer or better than the ordinary sub
urban commuter. He offers them good
pay. easy hours and lots OF nights
out" but they simply win not over
look the fact that they are cooks, bred
and born. and 80 keep moving on.
United States marine corps statistics
covering the last two years show
greater percentage OF men deserted
who gave occupation prior 20 entry as
cooks" than any other class that en-.
listed during the period.
Desertions from the marine corps are
very light NJ ell times. The average
marine considers that the service OF
fers better advantages than anything
10 could 0nd In civn life. and he be-
heves the Opportunities for travel and
adventure 20 be unexcelled, and. were
Il not for the cooks. marine corps Of
hcials believe that the oldest branch
OF the service would have an almost
clean slate with regard 90 desertions.
No class OF men look so lightly on the
cath OF obligation as these selfsame
Knights OF the frying pam" marine
corps recruiters declare
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
LAFAYETTE DOLLARS.
Why They Were Issued and What
They Are Nov Worth.


They Are Nov Worth.
In $50 congress ordered 10000
Lafayette dollars 10 be coined In aid
OF the fund for the erection or the
Lafayette monument Ia Paris In 1900
The arst one OF the issue was struck at
the Philadelphia mint Dec. IA, 1s0a.. on
the ono hundredth anniversary OF the
death OF George Washington. This
CEN was set apart for presenta ton by
10 president OF the United States TO
TIE president OF the republic OF
FxzncN
no Lafayette dollar Is a legal tender
dollar and bears upon its face a double
medallion OF the heads OF Washing.
ton and Lafayette and on the reverse
a miniature reproduction Of the eques-
TRAN statue OF Lafayette, with the In
-Se<lption. In Commemoration OF Mon
ument Erected by School Youth OF
United States 20 General Lafayette,
Paris. France. 1900"
Tho Lafayette memorial commission
was authorized 60 dispose OF them at
81 apiece. the profit going 60 the mon
ument fund Tho whole proceeding
was 20 honor tho memory OF Lafay-
ette. and there was but one issue OF
the coins-vix. $4,000. They have be-
como widely scattered, mostly In the
hands OF collectors. and are worth
tf-10 90 $f.25 apiece. - New York
TImes
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

A spectacle maker, Jan Leippershelm
By name living In Holland, invented a
crude magnifying glass In zoos. Anton
Won Leuwenhoek. born In Delft I'm 1852,
improved this clumsy toy and evolved
q compound microscope which has be-
come the most valuable sanitnry tool
Jet devised by man That FIRST micro
scope was as far removed from the
Ahigh powered instrument or today as
he modern American from the orig
cave man. Yet by this faulty
Leuwenhoek. naturalist, physi-
<';sz .zA ootanist, discovered certain
eiies which he called 'little
animals" He made drawings OF these,
and today they are known for those
useful friends and malignant enemies
OF Observation-Disclosures.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
CHINESE TRIcksaf,.
Trsss>s Who Keep Their viosi,ns In
financial Slavery.

Trsds>s Who Keep Their Victims In
Financial Slavey.
Dishonest travelling merchants In
China ind a particularly lucrative feld
In which 20 ply their labors, with the
result that almost unbelievable conse-
quences come 10 light now and then.
Some traders, taking advantage Of the
simplicity OF the Mongolians. make an
attractive display OF goods such as the
natives crave 10 possess, and tempt
them TO purchase what catches their
fancy.
Woe 10 one who Is beguiled TO walk
into the snare. for the glib tongue OF
the travelling merchant win soon IN
duce him 10 take possession OF that
particular article to which his atten-
don is directed at any price demand
ed. IL he has something TO ofier In
exchange fleeing stops there, but I'm
case he has nothing to give I'm return
a great calamity will befall him.
The vendor will assure him that he
IL quite welcome TO carry away the ar
ticle on credit. He will come back
again TO the town after "A certain lapse
OF time. III the native hands over one
or several head OF cattle as the case
may be. and an extra sheep or horse,
equivalent In value to 30 or 40 per cent
or the price of the goods advanced, as
Interest, everything win be satisfac-
tory. However, the merchant on re-
turning seldom collects the price, but
Is satisfied with carrying away the
promised interest, leaving the pur-
chaser In debt so that he can forever
milk him.
Thus 1t is not rare to see some
Mongolians working for the payment
OF usurious interest on a debt con-
tracted by their fathers or even grand
fathers as the result OF having fallen
a victim TO one OF these tricky Chinese
peddlers.-Argonaut
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

In the far-famed Shenandoah Valley
Of Virginia we have good level farms
at right prices. on metal roads, near
railroads, large towns and city mar
kets.
800 acre level lime one farm with
good building on good macadam road
N one mile OF railroad. stores, schools.
churches, etc, 100 acres blue grass.
so acres bearing apples, 30 acres tim
Der, 200 acres smooth farming land.
Price, $55 an acre.
266 acres highly improved only si2.-
600. Large brick residence, large new
barn, cattle barn. running water. so
acres creek bottom, near Winchester.
2SO acre level farm. new 6 room
dwelling, nicely painted. large 100 II.
cattle barn. 200 acres in cultivation. Z
miles railroad. Price $4,000.
17S acres level limestone farm ON
macadam rod one mile OF town on
railroad, large room dwelling. very
large spring in yard. barn, tenant
mouse and stable. 90 acres In cultiva-
ton. so acres timber; an estate. must
be sold Price $4,000.
l2O acre fruit. stock and grain farm.
good buildings, one mile to town. high
school and railroad. Price $4,000.
100 acres, good land. good buildings.
miles from Winchester. Price $4,000.
70 acre fruit, poultry and truck
arm, about 1000 trees in bearing, 4
niles of Winchester Price 81 500
Large mill, in town. on railroad. do
ne local feed and grain business OF
10000 year. Price $1,000.
1 have farms and orchards OF ali
sizes in the Blue Grass and Orchard
section of the Valley. Write me what
you want and about how much you
are to invest and l will send list to
cover your wants.
W. T. BIRMINOHAM,
S-u Winchester, Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
MANNERS IN JAPAN.
Children Crave Candy, but Will Not
Eat IL In Public.

Children Crave Candy, but Will Not
Eat IL In Public.
One day as 1 was going along the
street IN a japanese town 1 saw a
candy man sitting on a stool beside
his cart 'fashioning delicacies with his
two Tying thumbs. Taking q ball OF
candy mixture, he would give II a few
pinches, a twist, dab on a red spot,
and there would be q fish. Taking up
another ball, he would give It q few
twists. and he would have a radish
Half a dozen OF these he would put
into thumb made candy plate the
size OF chocolate wrapper and sell
for half cent
Buying a plate OF tiny dellcacies, L
gave II to n girl. expecting TO sec her
down IL In good old American fashion,
but instead OF falling on IL greedily
sho made a courtly bow and tore down
the strcet, as fast as her wooden shoes
would let her. looked after her I'm
establishment, thinking that this upset
every child theory had, and deter
mined 10 cry II again. So 1 waited I'M
I'll the two flying thumbs had nodded
another delicacy and proffered this to
a second child. Down the street she
Jew, too. her walnut knot OF hair wab-
bling excitedly.
When bought the third delicacy
gave It TO a child that was Weighted
down with a baby on her back and fol
lowed after while she went bobbing
down the street, the baby's head roll
Inc heavily / found har cfftiner an,
the door eating the sIrupy fish and
candy radishes with many delighted
sucks and apprecintive grunts. Then 1
understood IL was not polite TO eat
on the street, but under her fathers
gray tile roof II was the height OF form
to dispose OF the sweets with all the
gustatory gurglings that her delighted
soul Wished.-Homer CroY In IaslIa,s
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

"Will you have my seatY' he inqulr.
ed politely.
ION the ground that / am aged and
decrepitT" the woman asked.
mo. indeed, madam"
That am young and beautiful and
possibly not averse 10 a fiirtationT
Certainly not. That is"-
Then Il must be because you are
gentleman, In this respect differing
from the fat person on the left and
the scrawuy specimen at the right /
am glad TO learn your principles, sir,
bat here Is my street Good day.
Boston Transcript.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
CONVICT ROAD WORK.
Has Passed Into a Period Of Successful
Accomplishment.

Has Passed Into a Period Of Successful
Accomplishment.
THE use OF convicts on the public
roads has passed through the period
OF hysterical wrangle into a period OF
actually successful accomplishment
and almost universal acceptation," said
+. Stagg Within, professor Of a new
course I'm practical penal problems at
Columbia university.
DIR. Within holds that the underlying
motive In convict road building must
be TO secure the greatest efficiency for
the state out OF fits possessions. Both
the convicts and the roads are property
Of the state, and the working OF con
victs upon the roads should eliminate
many elements OF waste I'm the admin
istrstiOn OF road and prison depart
ments.
THE efficiency OF the convict on the
road gang" he continued, differs
greatly In different gangs. There Is no
doubt IN my mind that the application
OF the efficiency records I'm use nc the
present time I'm the Wisconsin road
camps FOR free labor VIII tend even
more perceptibly 10 raise the efficiency
OF convict labor
Incentive must be created before
good work can be produced. Coop any
~ us up in a stufy, insnnitary jail for
several months. arralg US for trial
amid the excitement Of what we mis-
name as Justice and then take a few
months q breaking our spirit en- prison
surroundings and there IS little likeI-
hood that the thing we call ginger win
he very apparent The great need f.
Tor the foreman - convict road
gang 20 throw his shoulder 90 the tasl,
and Inspire his gang with the desire
20 be Ike him The problem lies in
securing such men ~ foremen Of the
road g8nrs7
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
No Sense Of Proportion.

The young man who had spent his
efforts for several years without re-
suit In studying art was talking with
his practical uncle, who had patiently
paid the bills.
"Of cU0rse," said the young artist, "I
know 1 haven't made much of a go OF
It, but don't think you ought to adj
wise me to try something else. You
know It's best TO put all your eggs I'm
one basket and watch that basket"
"Um! That may be. Charlie; but
did you ever think how foolish It is to
put so many baskets around one ban
tam eggP
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

~ local applications, az they cannot reach
TIE diseased portion Of tie ear. There Is
only one way 60 cure deafness, and that
ls ~ constitutional remedies Deafness
ia caused BY an iuRamed condition of tbe
mucous lining Of che Eustachian Tube
When The tube is inhamed you have a
Rubbing sound ~ imperfect hearing
and WHEN "a j. eut.rely closed. deafness b.
TIE msult. aud unlcsa tle inflammation
can - taken out and this ilbe FpsiOr8d ~
~ normal condition, hearing Will ~ De.
stfoVcd forever nine csans out 0f ten are
caused by Catarri, which o. nothing but
an inhamed condition Of tie mucous
WHaceH
We til give One Hundred Dollars for
a.ng caso Of deafness (causei by catarrh)
that cannot 30 cured by Halle Casarr6
Cure. Send Tor circulars, free.
y y. CHENEY a Co, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold BY druggiss. 75c.
Take HalFs Family Pills for consd patton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

AS a train stopped at a little Ohio
station the passengers heard the plain.
tive bawling Of a calf which was be-
ing wheeled along the platform IN a
crate.
There's some one complaining, con
ductor," said a traveller, looking for n
bit OF FUN.
Not 70 me-" answered the mid old
ticket takef. Never heard a passen-
gers complaint with that much sense. &"
Judge