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The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Venus and Jupiter
Flirting in Heavens
Great Excitement Among Scientists
As Stars Move Toward
Each Other.

Tho newest bit OF scandal in the solar
system that has been discovered by the
scientific gossips who watch the heav-
ems as d trade In to the effect that
Venus is flirting with Jupiter. and snug
gled up to the biggest OF planets until
this morning at o'clock they were
only 10000 900 miles apart.
The announcement OF this bit of scan
dal has had the effect OF turning all the
telescopes that can bear upon the stars
In the general direction OF the pair,
and astronomer throughout the world
expect to get some valuable data from
their observations. The stars now are
clostr than at any time In twelve years.
The reason for all this 10 that Venus
10 moving away from the sun and Jupi-
ter II going toward It. Venus is a cute
little planet. only $500 miles in diameter,
and she has very -kittenish ways, u Il
stated jupiter, one OF the monster
worlds OF the heavens, has a diameter
OF 1890 miles, and being only a small
matter OF 3c1. OC0.00J miles from the
earth. Venus passed between Il and
the Garth this morning, 80 that the two
stars appeared as one in the field OF
the telescope.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Real Estate Dealers to
Hold Special Meeting
To Consider Dry Bill

special meeting of the Washington
Real Estate Brokers' Assoclation will
be held In the rooms of the Washington
board OF Trade tomorrow night to con-
hill ''0hiD''o"
The meeting has been called to AFFORD
members OF the association opportunity
OF discussing the bill and its effects on
the District. A number of brokers as
sert that the threatened passage OF the
bill has already had a material effect
on local real eRtate. They say a num-
Der Of hotel and cafe leases have been
word as to whether or not the biIl wifi
become law on November 1. II Is UNI
derstood tho association favors n refer
endum on the measure and will adopt
resolutions asking for n test vote on
trict.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Storm Warning Hoisted
Along Atlantic Coast;
New York Ice-Coated

NEW YORK, Feb. H.-Followlng
twenty-four hours OF wind. snow and
sleet, with the lowest temperature of
the year, above zero, a storm warning
from the New York weather bureau to-
day gave promise that the worst is yet
TO come.
Hoist storm warnings from Cape
Hatteras to Boston," said the Weather
Bureaus bulletin.
New York was covered with a coating
of Ice and snow. but early today no
fatalities had been reported.
Railroad traffic was delayed Wire
communication suffered
In New York 10000 men armed with
shovels fought an all-day and all-nlght
battle with the blizzard. while $4,000
carts hauled the snow to dumping points
and eighty motor plows forged paths
through the drifts in the streets.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
SwaTthmore COED
Is a Near-VenuS
Miss Willett, the Almost Perfect
Girl, Is One Of College
Athletes.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 1.-THE REIN
caTnation OF the Venus dc Milo Is Miss
Margaret wrlett. a senior coed of
Swarthmore College Miss WIllett,
Swarthmorians say. Is more nearly per-
feet than Wellesley Colleges "compos-
lite Venus" recently heralded as being
as near as Is humanity possible to get
to the Venus OF the Louvre.
The difference In weight, height and
waist measurements practically amount
to nil. The Venus de Milo, were she
fiesh and blood. would be feet 40
Inches In height. whereas the Swarth-
more coed is feet IS inches In height.
The difference IL less than the thick
mes OF n dancing pump sole
The Swarthmore composite Venus,
however. has one absolutely perfect
dimension. That Is the neck. II is J2.5
inches. the same as the Venus neck.
Miss Willett Is an athlete. She Is Ia
good gymnast, plays golf. basketball,
hockey. tennis, swims. and lie consid-
cred the beauty OF Swarthn,ore Col
,e5e.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
POSLAM SURE
SKIN COMFORT
Delightful to Feel Its Soothing,
Healing Influence. :,

To endure the distress OF itching, dis
eased skin and not TO know what fos-
lam can do to correct the disorder Is TO
neglect an opportunity for supreme sac
isfaction.
II is a delight to find. after few APP
plications that some unsightiy, ootn-
ersome affection has disappeared. IL Is
a welcome sight to see, every day, act
uaf Improvement In some stubborn dis
ease which has endured for weeks. per-
haps for years.
Poslam Soap. indicated with Posian,
contains ali OF quality that can be put
into a soap. Superior for tender skin.
Never irritates.
FOR samples, send &c stamps to Eme1-
gency Laboratories, 81 West 18th ST.,
New York city. Sold by all druggists
Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14

Senator Jones and himself. during
which they had found saloons open,
he Nnssefeed, on the pretext that they
wer6 being Cleaned. He saId in one
R %sf. es Il s sSS s :sysn WIEN TsS
his apron ON was there. He said that
nj another place two apparent GUS
toners were seen. In reply 10 a aues-
tioh from Senator Phelhn, Mr.. Wilson
answered that no evidence OF selling
had been obtained.
"The most recent fragrant case +"
Mr.. Wilson said. was that OF Mar
LfAret ~ Casey licensed 10 run n
'snIoon near the Ooyernment Printing
Cffice, although she lad been con :
victed in the Police Court for selling
liduod to a minor. That saloon il in a
any saloon would he festor,ns
sore -
Mr.. Wilson then turned 10 the meas.
urements alleged by him 10 have been
law TO niacc .aIoans ou,side tbs zone
az ch,trchos nnd school housed
,,,,.,
WITHIN Feet OF SchooiT
,,rse, S nou,S. ms. nv.n 49, sov r,nsa
angled measurement, and around q
parking constructed by the owner for
tne apparent purpose OF making the
diStarcc longer ls still within 400 feet
u Eastern High school 80.
senator Phelan asked whether there
were any other violations Of the 400
toot clause IL the boards own stand
ard OF measurements were taken into
confederation. Mr.. WIlgon cited
shrinet's saloon, 73O Fourteenth
street northwost as being located
Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Claude Grahame White
Denies He Is Wounded

LONDON, Feb. l4.-claude
Grahame-w noted Eng
lish aviator, today personally
denied reports that he had
been seriously wounded in
France.
White said he had been in Lon
don for ten days and said he
was unable to understand how
the report sent here in a
Havas agency dispatch from
Hazebrouck, gained circuIa-
ton.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
ZEPPELIN HELPLESS
in NORTH SEA, REPORT

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE Zeppelin L-sc.
sister ship to the I.-le. recently destroy
ed In the North Sea. was reported In
distress yesterday on the west coast Of
Denmark. In a Copenhagen dispatch to-
day to the Daily Nail The airship's
engines. were working irregulariy. and
when she attempted to steer southwark
she WIS driven back over the North
Sea, II was stated.
I The Exchange Telegraph's Copen.
,haEen correspondent reported today
ed the LEO has been sighted drifting in
the North Sea.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14

House Military Affalrs Committee. ex-
pressing the appreciation OF the COM
mittee Tor the stand taken by the Presi-
dent II the Garrison controversy.
Ny dear Mr.. President:
Il have been instructed By the Conn
OF Representatives 20 convey to you the
very great appreciation which the COM
mittee feels for the confidence which
you have shown In itg good faith and
patriotism; and TO assure you of Its de-
sire. to work IN harmony with you In
perfeoting plan which would be OF the
greatest benefit 10 tho country.
Very cordially and sincerely yours,
JAMES HAY"
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Minnesota's Treasurer
Quits; Irregularity Found

sT. PAUL. MINI. Feb. H.-Resigna-
tion Of State Treasurer Walter ]. Smith
was accepted by Governor Burnauist.
and Arthur c. GoodinR. OF Rochester.
Mimi. was appointed to succeed Smith.
This action followed disclosures OF
handling trust funds Of the State Two
Indictments resulted In the arrest Of
Robert G. Pickit. an Investment clerk In
the state auditors office. on charges of
second decree forgery.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Dozen Cinnamon Are
Interrupted by Police

A dozen Cinnamon. who the police
say were playing lottery in a cellar
room at Si2 Pennsylvania avenue north
west last night. were interruptcd by
Precinct Detective Wright. Sergeant
Whelan. and Policemen Tyrone and
Beach. OF the Sith precinct.
Lee, King. ffty.f who In charged with
conducting the game, was locked up
and later released on s2s collateral
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
MRS. TRUMAN CROSS
WELLING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Cross yelling.
who were married Saturday afternoon
at the home Of the bride, 1919 b street
southeast. and are now South on their
honeymoon. will return about January
%, They win make their home at tho
Burlington.
Mrs. yelling was Miss lola Marie
Meliug, the eldest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry W. Mellus. Mr.. yelling ~
from Howard county. Nd.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
GENERAL ALARM IN
DOWNTOWN SECTION
Slight Blaze in Hutchins Build
Ing Brings Out Much Ap-
: paratus.

Fire was discovered Mt l:so o'clock this
afternoon In the roof OF the Hutch,nS
building. at Tenth and d streets north
west. resulting in general alarm and
the arrival OF all the engine companies
in the downtown section.
AS soon as the fremen reached the
upper floor and wero able to fight their
way through heavy smoke, they discov-
cred that the blaze had not spread
downward. and l.ttlo difficulty was ex-
control.
The top floor of the building was not
occupied
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lu'nbia-Fair. continued COLA tonight
lowest temperature tnnI hit about de
Rrees above zero Moderate northtly
winds. dimlnishloy and becoming mod
crate variable.
Maryland Fair md continued cold
tonight Tuesday fair with rising tenn
pernture. Fresh northerly winds, dlmln-
ishing.
VirRlniA-Fair and continued cold tn
night: Tuesday fair with rising tem-
ishlng.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Won Papen Honored.

RoMF. Feb. 1i.--Swiss dispatches to-
day reported that Kaiser Wilhelm has
conferred the order of the Red Isagle
upon Capt. Franz Won Papen, recalled
German military attache to the United
States.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
Mule Is. Offered as .;
Premium to Marriage

m aSRKNsy Ver m %E ,s SsS worth a
OF premium tickets. and a wedding
ring to the first woman here to ac-
knowledge a successful leap year
proposal.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
HEAT PLANT BATTLE
RENEWED IN SENATE
NewIands Attacks Conference
Report Removing ProvIso to
Delay the Construction.
lcontInued from FIrst Paee.l

Continued from First Page)
be locatedr' asked senator Newlands.
new building on the bureau Of Engrav-
Ing. IL II to DO located on the COM
mercial water front OF Washington'
water front which u II proposed 20
crnbellish In the future according 70
the highest standards Of beauty and
art"
Question Of Validity.
senator vardamsn inquired OF sena-
tor Newlands whether the contract un-
der which the plant IL TO be built Ia In
violation OF law. Senator Newlands re-
Piled In the affirmative. declaring the
plans were not submitted to the Fine
Arts Commission. ls
~ this requirement was violated,
said Senator Newiands, does II not III
validate the contractr'
senator Bhafroth maintained that n
the contract was signed by a responsible
Official II was binding on the Govern-
ment.
The Washington times., 1916-02-14

tho above factD as evidspced bv the
articles appearing In the newspapers.
the Ioard Of governors OF the Washing-
ton Architectural Club feel x a duty to
forward copies OF this letter to tho re-
sponsible members OF Congress. TO the
Secretary OF the Treasury. an well as To
the architectural clubs throughout the
country which are affiliated with this
organization"
The Washington times., 1916-02-14
TIDE TABLE,

TIDE TABLE.
High tide,,,.... 40 n. M. AMI asa n. m,
Low tide .,,.., II 40 n, IN. and l1:4C u. m.
SUN TARLE.
Gun rose .,.... G:5l Sun sets. ..... 5'3S
Light automobile lamps at 6:n D. m.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

Name.
AClamstOn.
Wolf Summit.
Mama.

Name. We
Mrs. Madge Brannon. 95,
Miss Whence Post. ...... %,
Mas Audra Nicholas. ... lO7,
Miss Op.1 Roach '........ IS,
Miss c. Violet Cox. ....... 40,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
10 YEARS
HEALED IN ONE week
Finally Cured by Using One Dollar
Bottle Of AmOlOX.

One bottle OF Amolox cured me.
For ten years suffered with eczema
OF the scalp. my head being covered
with scales and scabs. tried every
thing recommended and everything
advertised without relief until |
bought bottle OF Amolox. II re-
lieved the itching at once and one
bottle entirely cured my eczema. l
heartily and cheerfully recommend
1t 10 all sufferers Of this horrible d.
scage
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
Partial list Of members of the
TELEGRAM 10000 CLUB
and vote standing to o'clock p. m. yesterday.
DISTRICT 40. 1

Includes Clnrksburg, Broad oaks,
Industrial. Union Heights, Hart
land. StealGy Heights. Point Com
fort. Tin Plate and NorthyIew.
Prizes In this district are one
H.lA5 7-passnegcr overland touring
car. one $3.50 MatChless Milton Pr
ano, one 800 Edison diamond disc
monograph, on $40 diamond ring,
one HoOBier kitchen cabinet. toTs
S25 gold watches one $3.50 auto
graphic kodak and twenty per cent
cash commission to non-Drizc win
ncrg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
DISTRICT no. ..

Includes all territory outside OF
District No. l.
Prizes in this district are S1,1i5 =
passenger Overland touring car, one
$3.50 Matchless Milton Piano, one
500 Edison diamond disc phono-
crap, one SIS diamond ring. one
Hoosier kitchen cabinet, four S25
gold watches, one autographs kodak
and twenty per cont cash commits
sion to non-prlZe winners.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
JAMES ]. SEWARD.

AmoioN ointment will quickly re-
move pimples on the face. blackheads
and clear up muddy complexion.
Trial size soc Bad cases Of eczema,
psoriasis, salt rheum. letter. lasting
for years, require both AmolOx solu-
ton and ointment to e0fict a cure.
Recommended and guaranteed by
Wells-HaymRkeF COmPAhy,-AdVOr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22

s $3.50 nrS, ' Il, NJ. Lander, 49,, $3.50 x9siI'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
OF The PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can BE Had
in ClArICsburg.

Look well to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone by Is the best guarantee Of fu-
ture results. Anyone with bad
back; any reader suffering from
urinary troubles, from kidney Ills.
should find comforting words in the
following statement:
Mrs. James anderson. $40 Clay
ST., Clarksburg, says: ''Doan's Kid
ney Pills have given me relief from
backachc and other symptoms OF kid
ney trouble and the benefit has been
permanent. am pleased to recon.
mend them"
4 Second Statement.
AFTER a LAPSE OF OVER TWO
YEARS. Mrs. Anderson said: All
| have said before recommending
Doan's Kidney Pills still holds good.
They are the best medicine for SUI
ferers from backache or other kid
ncy trouble"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy--get
DOan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Anderson has twice publicly
Foster-Milburn Co.
Props. Buffalo. y. Y.-Advertise-
ment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
Weston,

Ms. ]. L. NswssrEsr. ~.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-06-22
Bristol.
Name.

Mrs. Raymond Davis. e. o.!
Mrs. Lyiah Rhodes .... sac
Walter F. Lynch. Route l.. 49,
Josephine LouEh .,.... 49,
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15

= Din5iser pofen. Gnf
gum 3oblte1ner): sic boben bod
nidt etpd oos Datum bo5uge5dblt9"
~Nber ih bite sic, mein !6err -
beute am 5peitenl"
auf Der 8i5inaIbabn.
-Worum ssben Sic Oenn nsben benz
Woeen ber9"
rDumme 5rng! SIN Coupe tann
i9 bod ben S9irm nidt oufipannen,
unO oo re9net's ourd!"
= Sn Der Sdoubuoe. 3us
fdauer: .150 Pfuno fol bieies
OreijGbriee Sinh piegen? Sd iddBe
ss b0ditsns ouf bunbert".
8sfibsr: ~ObO! SOpieI bats iGon
Dor flint Sabren setpoeen!!"
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15

-Oilemmo! lntersebener (5u-
fdlig nit ieinem gbef an einem
8risftaiten Sulammentreifeno): sMaS
made i9 nuns IS pGre uni9idli9,
tponte i'd meinen Brief suerit bineins
perfen; tue i'd es aber nod ibm. bonn
tpiro iein Brief bon meinem georiidt!"
Gins pom bei0en. pa<
tient (im Marte5immer, fur fid):
Ser Dide lift leihsnblob b~erausge-
fpmmen. Der muB tntpeoer operiert
ipsrosu. ober Der 4r5t bat ihm 3 Bier
perboten!"
Oas einSis &i4tise-
.Mas bat bic Regieruns nit benz
3rateeler eemadtg"
,Das ion lie nit ibm semodt boz
ben? Sn ben &ubeItano bat iie i'm
ierjebt!!"
Ginf9rGntung. Ser
Mbsno lit fir mid bas @9onIte. Oo
iibe i9 oabeim BEL elmer guten Gln.
I9e Wein, unb mein liebes WeiberT
iinst mir einise bibide 2ieoer DOR.
sic lieben bod lu9 Wein. Weib uno
@eionsg"
30 ia; uber ui8t gu 9auie-.
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15

- Simmer oerfeIbe. Grfier
SonntogsiGser: .Dente Dir, Der
Srsiber Spfef bot in bieier Do9e gee
beiratet".
3tpsiter: .So2 DispieI S9msrs
3ensseIb bat er bsnn mitbetommen2'
- 9eilieer 3orn. nglio bic
pelterini bat geitcrn obenb 10 mis
ierobel seIungsng"
.Ra. i9 iose Sbnen, nit nlIsn
mDelidsn @esenitdnben 1T fie bonn
publitum bombarbiert pproen; iosar
Elm 9Grrobr mar boSfpii9en!"
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15
Sine WcwiKcnsfrnae.

Serr: SD mO6te germ cine
reide, sbrbore 6rnu boben".
$ siratsne-mittIer: ~Mins
I9en sic mebr nGbr" ober mebr
.bor9"
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15

8eunrubiseno. Mirt:
,So leib ss mir tut, 9err Rei9ens
berg - absr i'd muB Sbnen tiinbis
gen..
rWarumg"
Der @elbbrieitrdeer tommt gu oft
gu Sbnen".
Sinh Sic Oespessn neibif92"
.Oas ni9t; abei er lodt mir ba-
bur9 - meme @ldubiger auf ben
0oIs!"
@ertebtte melt. RO-
din: mWie ftebit Du Did oenn nit
0einer neuen @ndtigen2"
Srsunoin: IBIS jeBt bin i'd Su.,
frieoer; (adlel5udeno) aber Du weiBt
ia: Reue 8efen tebren quit"
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15

= Wabrbeit. Das fosenannte
Rififo 1T Die Mutter oes @Aolsss
unb Der 0ater oes 8onterotts.
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15
Sin gOfatipns.

a.: .@eroe Sbnen nal ne Sc
I9i9te eradblenI"
s.: BIN gana Sbrl"
81: nNse, 10 lang is bic gei@iGie
MIDI"
Washington Journal., 1916-12-15
Die CUTE eceIe.

vHieber Wonn, i'd lam Sbnen
nidt bsIfen, bin ieIber cine arme Nits
ipe!"
.9m! So, ib mOdte Sbnen serne
helfen, i9 babe abei erit DOR turSem
pieber sebeirotet!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-01
GROCER ENDS LIFE
y Z Nf"'IinES. Scrcnt. Years DII.
Commits Suicide in pnrt>-
u,outh ilomr.
isp"cial to mhc Timcs-

lSp"cial I" 'rhc Times -p.spatch.!
NORFOLK. VA December 81 pr-
Sp"uivui because OF i'll health NlrN.
nu"cr e. StailirSs, ai aged n,u. k"cp-
rr 81 q grocery II li2o Maple Avenue,
FRONTS i'lacv hnrismouth. committed
SGciG" this morning shortly after 10
"'"'och 10y blowing out his brains with
n d"nhl"- harrclcd shotgun. The tra.-
cay vas cnar'cd by Mr. StaIlineS in
ia" -; ~" room whcrc his pretty >cv-
'u''"r Nrar-"ld daughter shot herself
to death ab".:: I've Years ago because
OF i'll health.
y" ono was prc,cn, in the room -
'hc time. Mr.. Statiiu2s WAS very pa.-
:iouihr in carrying into effect his de-
termination TO end his life Closing
tic 'oor 10 his room. he placed the
hur"i OF the gun in his mouth ani,
ieanlnS forwayds pulled the trigger
Mn StailinSS was about seventy
wears of avc. lie was well known N
i"cn;is llavc, where he hah success
iGl'y conducted his business. lie Is
survived by a wife and several chill
urcn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-01
JEFF M'CARN RETURNS
E"rmcr Hawaiian District Attorney says
He Couih Not Hold job mud Re
.tIoncst aud Happy"

SAN FRANCISCO, December 81 JEFF
Mcca:n, former United states district
attorney for the Territory OF Hawaii,
arrived here on the steamer Great
Northern to-day ana explained that he
gave up his position because he could
not be both honest and happy" in il.
lie said he would return to his home
at Nashville. Tenn.
He was appointed by President vii
son two Years ago and resigned on
November H. effective December II.
McCarn gained prominence in MAY.
ltli because OF his indictment by the
Federal and territorial grand juTics at
honolulu as the result OF altcrca-
tion with claudius Mcbride. an attor-
ncy. The case was dismissed before
trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-01
Story Of South's Struggle
Carved From Mountain

In colossal Hcurcs. mRn! or them
Hfty feet high, cut from the suIih
granite of II towering mountain near
AtInntn. Gn.. the Srnvcn story OF the
Confcdrrnc!'s struggle or indcpcnd-
cncc Will be told, there to stand for
ali time memorial to the gray
clHd mnrchh Y hosts. Which will sur-
pRss RlI ancient or modern monu-
IncntS.
This IL the stupcn'iouS iIcn OF
GutzOn HOrgluD. noted American
sculptor. who proposes 10 carve from
granite block ns high ns New
Nork's Woolworth building and ~
long ms from the Bnttcry to the city
Hall the llkcncsscs or tho great Com
fcdrrutc generals mounted on their
chargers nnd followed by their
armies. artillery. Infantry md cav
airy.
The stOr! Of this mighty under
takinE IN nrt-this eighth wonder
OF the worId-wiII be told In The
Times Dispatch Sunday, Jan
nary =.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-01
King Grorrc To roinrurc.

LONDON. Dccem bcr 81. kins George
has sent the following telegram Ia
President po!ncare ot France:
January !. 1916.
''.\t the commencement Of :, New
Year. l desire. NJ. lie President. 10 con-
vey ms earnest hopes that YOU Will
enjoy health and strength necessary 10
enable YOU 10 fulhli your exalted duties.
Oar TWO countries are united in COM
mon with our allies in the prosecution
or great cause, and il is a source Of
unfa!!inS qualification TO me that they
are bound together 10y ties which The
heroism and sacrifices of oar gallant
soldiers and sailors have rendered in
disso lublc.
beg YOU 10 accept on behalf OF
self ami on behalf OF my empire
the most cordial greetings
tSisned) GEORGE X T."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-01
HEALTH RECORD
BEST IN HISTORY
Death Rate for Year, 1888. Re
ports DR.. Levy, Is
Lowest Yet.
PERFECT SCORE IN MEASLES
Not Single Death From This
Disease in l915-Pncu-
monia Is Ominous.
PERFECT SCORE IN MEASLES

Summarizing the operations Of th"
Health Department for tho year just
closed as accurately as is possible from
records now im hand. chief Health or
fccr Lew. i'm a statement ISSUED last
nigli. points 10 tho items just "num-
Grated as Tia" outstanding features OF
year that was the best on record.
from hcalth standpoint
since thr reorganization OF the de-
ra"ilucut in July. 1905. tho death rate
"f the city has been steadily lowered
YEAR bN No"r Up Ia the hour of clos -
i'm. last night 2,oio deaths had hc"u
rcp"Ijed 4" ,h. Richmond Health be
partm"ut Tor the wear lni:.. Allow,r.;
for deaths which have probably oc-
Cured during the last TWO DAYS OF
tho year. but for which no certificates
hav" as set been rcturucd. th. total
number of deaths. b". Levy estimates.
viii probably reach 2.s2o This is
cVtivalcot 10 q death rate of lSSS per
Ion" nhahitant.. for the GEAR.
nEtnEAsE I:ott. ,LENT no
SAVING or GmG LIVES
'l l"0T- the first year uudcr the
present organization Of til" Health ~ ?
partmcnt- Eichnond's death rate was