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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
The Chaperon

Dear Chaperon; Please publish
some games suitable for a party.
should like one flower game.
BLUE EYES.
NE game that know OF which IL
~ usually very good to start things
Is drawing game. Blindfold
each guest In turn and have him draw
a picture OF pig from memory. Try
TO arrange so that he will be In the
center OF the room at little table so
that the other guests can see the draw
Ing progress. Do not let the person see
his own drawing until they are all done,
and then appoint Judges from those
who have not drawn pictures, and give
foolish prizes for the best and worst.
Here Is your flower game. and 1t In
called garden contest:
The list may be written In booklet
FORM. and the outside cover made In
the shape Of flower, II the hostess Is
at all gifted In the use of water colors.
I. Wounded deer--bleeding heart.
2. Worn by q clever animai-foxglove.
3. Time for afternoon tea - four
o'clock.
I. Easy way to get rich--marigold.
8. Worn by women-lady's slipper.
Z. Property Of single man--bache-
lors button.
8. A parent-poppy.
0. What you did this morning-rose.
TO- A ROSTERS article for the toilet
coxcomb.
II. Black-eyed Susan--daisy.
~ Sweetened letters-sweet peas.
49, Soalloped edges OF cloth-pinks.
H. Part of the eye-iris.
The Chaperon will answer questions Of in
terest 10 readers OF this paper. They should
be addressed to her, care OF this office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
Careless.

black storm had come up suddenly.
Great crashes OF thunder were followed
oy rafting shower OF hailstones as
big as marbles. Little Edna chung to
her nurse In alright.
Never mind. dear" said the nurse.
iod VIII take care OF us
Then why IL He frowing fings down
at us like this?' asked the child soberly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
Clean Metallic Laces.

Since the metallic Iaces are much
used this autumn. readers will be
glad to know that they may be great
Law them on a fiat surface, use n
good brush, not too stiff, and brush
well with silver polish Rub of with
chamols or soft cloth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
Early Sleep Best.

Obviously, sleep does not accoutre and
rcfit Il spent frame. 1t does not rein
state lost substance or refresh the used
IN tissue juices. What II does do Is 10
plug the bungholes and turn on the
splgots OF the out-rushing torrents OF
blood. hone and brain.
II must be plain from all this that
one hour OF rcpcse before midnight Is
distinctly more helpful than much more
after that point OF division. Its virtue
Is the same as that OF any Kind or
economy. The sooner leak Is plugged
or a loss is stopped the less Is there Of
deduction and privation from the
II is. therefore. by no means super
stition or fallaCy to insist that every
hour OF rest--cvcn though sleep does not
mt once answer the call-before mid
night not only saves that much con-
sumption of vitality but also allows
double the time for Waking protective
antidotes for the next days losses.
Sleeplessncss can now be better under
stood. II IL vicious circle, which
grows In Geometrical proportions. To
remain up late with the mistaken idea
that you might as well stay up be-
cause sleep IL not possible anyhow" is
to make your insomnia progressive.
There is no time for antdotcs to be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

-. Deslues that | lost my appetite
about then"
"Why?" asked Tommy.
about that time" said his father,
something came out OF that hole. 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

ITO complete the picture draw q
straight Tine from the dot marked 4
20 the dot marked and SO ON
through the RlphRbet.l
Copyright. 1916, by John n. Wheeler, Inc. }
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

- WET sleep hold to mans lips
goblet brimful of u prophylactic
draught from the fountain OF pre-
vention. II casts Its sable robe
upon the various movements OF the hu-
man machine and turns of the faucets
of leakage at the opportune Instant
when wear and tear are about to dam
age the nice balance OF life. When dawn
succeeds the restful night sleep has re-
wound the wires and creased tho axles
to guard against the friction of the COM
ing day.
Until sickness chokes the pipes. till
fatigue clogs the spokes, till indiscre-
lions or excuses ehaust the tissues of
the breaking point. this seamstress Of
the raveled sleeves OF care is able to
knit up the seams. Once, however. you
are overtired and have become self-con-
Stunning. sleep flies away. and insomnia,
the demon that presldes over great It's
sue waste and drain. broods upon your
Guards Against ContagiOn.
Strange new discoveries about the
physiology Of Morpheus bear witness to
the truth of the nursery rhyme:
Sunlight, air, work, and repose,
Slam the door on the doctors nose.
That IL to say. sleep Is actually pre-
ventive vaccine. not n restorer. as has
been universally thought. Professor
Kohs. the experimental psychologist OF
Chicago, who contends that instinct Is a
more perfect function than reason,
points out that sleep II protective-like
Immune vaccines. serums, antl-toNinS,
like the incubation period OF interval
between the catch ms" OF measles and
its manifestation ten days or two weeks
afterward.
In other words. the nocturnal trace CT
eight hours which almost every one
courts, or at least invites after the day =
work and play. Is used by the llvinS
fabric to anticipate. the INVASION OF the
enemies of energy and health.
This Is a revelation. take IL. Most OF
us have been agreed that sleep vas
natures second course: CHIEF nourisher
in life's feast. that II stole upon us by
virtue OF fatigue, toxins. poisons made
by sweat of the brow, travail. lassitude.
prostration and WEAKNESS.
, Nothing could be further from the real
facts Instead OF tired natures sweet
restorcr," the heavily loaded Ids fall
because the senses. by instinct. cease 20
respond to repetitions and stimulations.
which extend for too long time. III.
when this moment OF doing arrives.
YOU allow yourself to sink into gentle
slumber. automatically the tissues stop
lighting the battles Of the day. ana
take upon themselves the nightly task
OF manufacturing vaccines and ant
toxins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

Dear Chaperon: Please publish
some games suitable for a party. l
should like one flower game.
mr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
Briefly Explained.

"Why have you named this corn the
jackrabbit varietyT'
Long ears. Louisville Courier.
Journal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
Also the ownsr. Hop.

The English class was explaining
the meanings OF certain well-known
metaphorical expressions. An m In.
stance, one pupil said that IT'S an III
wind that blows no good" means that
even apparently evil happenings some
times are beneficial.
And now. Just In your own words"
said the teacher to the bright boy OF
the class explain your idea, simply,
Of the meaning OF the old adage
Money makes the mare co."
Gasoline makes the fiivver hop"
was the reply.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23

Local Maonats.
Are YOU tho postmaaterf' r
"Yep."
Gimme two stamps"
"Iiere va are. also sell dry sooda.
groceries. hardware an cofIins. Need
anything Or m sortf'
mo. I'm just passing through Aere.
Fact LIZ, I'm ON my way to the station
now"
THAT soY operate tn only hack
line In town. Sam. my driver, will take
yer to the depo' for n quarter. Bir-
mingham Age Herald
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23

That ordinary common fern, the
bracken, is In great use In China and
Japan as nm article OF food.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
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Teachers Face Struggle.

Teachers Face Struggle.
School teachers In Minnesota must
struggle to meet the current cost OF
living. In the opinion of E. NJ. Phillips,
state high school inspector. In support
annual report showing average yearly
salaries Of $54s paid 1880 grade teach
ers; 1884 paid 1903 special teachers,
and $764 paid 1.449 high school teach
ers. The respective minimums for the
three classes are 1902, 1868 and 1867
4 r 4
To Gain BY Timber Probe.
Investigations following reports Of
alleged timber frauds on state lands
will bring the state more than $50, 900.
according to q supplementary state
ment issued by Oscar Arneson. chief
of the state timber department.
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Salt Mines Prove SaItiess.
Minnesota's salt mines have proved
saltlcss. II they were ever "salted,"
it was with alkai. They got the state
some 10000 acres of land In govern
ment grants. and promoters OF q COM
ANY to develop the salt springs got
some OF this land. but II 10 certain that
nobody ever got any salt. All this
was given out in the ONCE Of State
tuditor J. A. o. Preus after IN In.
restigation of old grants and other
documents In checking up the grants
Il lands, now helc by the state unj,
sersfty.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
COMPLETE OFFICIAL RErURNo
ON PRESIDENTIAL VOTE IN MIN
NEsoTA REVEAL AN ExcEep-
INGLY CLOSE RACE.
THREE LARGEST COUNTIES
STRONG FOR PRESIDENT
Ramsey Gives Democratic Candidate
Plurality Of 1874 Votes; Hennepla
Is Carried by Wilson With s,562
to Spare; St. Louis Piu.
rality 10 1922.

st. Paul.-Complete official returns
by counties, on the presidential vote
In Minnesota have been made show.
ing Hughes to have carried So counties
as compared to the "a which gave
pluralities for Wilson.
Wilson carried the three largest
counties Of the state with the follow.
ing pluralities: Ramsey 1874: Henns
pin $3.50 and st. Louis 1922. Tho com
plete vote by counties follows:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
Poll on Views Of Food Embargo.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 2o.-Members
Of the executive committee Of the No
.ional Association of Master Bakers,
decided at meeting here. to take q
poll of public sentiment on the quss-
ton of an American food embargo. II
The expression opposes the embargo.
the bakers say they win adjust their
prices to meet the increa sing price in
wheat. Another advance In the price
Of bread will be necessary, ii was pre-
iieted by members Of the COMMITTEES
before January !.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
Useless Discovery.

Yes" he was saying. "as matter
Of fact, a man doesn't learn what hap
piness really IL until he il married.
I'm glad you've discovered that ut
last" replied sine. with visions Of i'm
mediate proposal.
Yes" he continued land when he's
married IL Is then too late"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
DON'T LOSE YOUR HAIR
Prsvsnt Il BY Using cstIeura oeap -
Ointment. Trial Proo.

II your scalp II irritated, itching m
burning and your hair dry and falling
out In handfuls Try the following trsak.
ment: touch spots Of dAndruR ana
itching with Cuticura Ointmsnt ana
follow with hot shampoo Of Cutieusa
Soap. Absolutely nothing bsttsr.
Free sample each BY mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dspt. 3
Boston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
important Events IN Sweden,
Norway and Denmark.
BRIEFS FROM OLD COUNTRY
Interesting Items From the Three
Great Kingdoms Of the North. g.
leeted FOR Scandinaslans and
Their Descendants.
BY MARTIN W. oDLAND.


III. Konow, an officer In the Danish
fleet, has been appointed governor Of
the Danish West Indies.
A Danish expedition TO Iceland has
returned with specimens Of oil which
on examination has proved to be OF
excellent quality. A Thorough explora-
ton of the oil-bearlng regions in Ice
land will be made In the near future.
According to a dispatch from Chris
tiania the director of an oil company
there says the oil deposits In Iceland
are rich and that they are found com.
parativeiy near the surface.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
BIT az Hint.

Slowboy--I read a singular thing to-
day. A scientist says there's phosphor-
Us enough In mans body to make
10000 matches.
Miss Willing-Maybe: but there's
not enough sand In some men to make
one strike.--Boston Evening Tran
script.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
IS killed BY auto
John c. Dawson, Philadel-
phian, Says Turnpike Col
liSiOn Was Unavoidable
STATE ORDERS HIS
RELEASE FOR PRESENT

Struck by an automobile owned and
driven by John c. Dawson. Jr.. aged
% years. Of No. $3.50 Overlook ave
nue.. Philadelphia. about Q o'clock last
night, a short distance from the Penn
sylvania State line, a man aged about
30 years, whose name has not yet been
learned. was fatally injured and died
before he could be admitted TO the
Chester, Pa. hospital. Dawson, who
was with several men I'm his automo-
bile is q bank clerk and following the
accident he went TO Chester with the
injured man. When Il was found that
the man was dead. Dawson went TO
Chester police headquarters and the
authorities here were notified. as the
accident occurred in Delaware.
Detective King went TO Chester and
brought Dawson 10 this city, where he
was later ordered released by Attor-
ney General Wolcott, pending an in
yestigation.
According to Mr. Dawson. his ma
chine was going about twenty miles
an hour and ne did not see the victim
Yntil he was within two or three feet
of him The man was walking north
when the car bore down upon him,
and il is not thought he was aware
OF its approach. or II ne was. he evi-
IDENTIFY thought il was going TO pass
I around him.
lle was Knocked down and the wheels
Of the machine passed over his body.
Dawson stopped his ear az soon as he
realized that he had struck someone
and finding the man still breathing. he
picked him mp and placed him in his car
aud started for Chester. The accident
occurred about 500 yards south OF th,
Delaware Pennsylvania state line, whicl
placed II In this State.
At Marcus Hook Dawson met Patrol
man Dodd. whom lac informed Of The
case. and then asked him 10 accompany
him 10 the Chester Hospital, which th'
policeman did. 40 the hospital The
physician pronounced the man dead The
only mark Of identification found ON th'
body was a pay check, No. 900. Of th'
General Chemical Company.
As the Offices of the General Chcmi
cal Company were closed today. II wa
said the mans name could not be learn
ed until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
Attractions at the Theatres
AT TIE MAJESTIC.

MOLLY Make Believe" an adaptation
OF the celebrated dramatic story which
has ranked among the six best sellers
ever since il appeared in print, is the
next starring vehicle in which de-
lightful Marguerite Clark will appear
This celebrated story is to be the
Paramount attraction at the Majestic
today and tomorrow Everyone who
has seen Miss Clark in previous per-
formances. such as "Wildhower." "
Mice and Men" and "Oui OF the
Drifts" will be delighted TO have the
opportunity to see this star in this
new photoplay. Molly Meredith Is a
hugely imaginative little girl. bubbling
over with energy who discovers to
her amazement that her grand father
is in serious financial straits. and
thereby hangs the tale. Besides this
big feature attraction of unusual merit,
Paramount-Bray Cartoons will also be
shown.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MARQUES Held FOR
-FOUR .BURCLAR|ES
Youth Having Long Crimi-
nal Record Admits
Night LoOtingS
HOLD ANOTHER FOR
RECEIVING GOODS

Alfred T. Marques. who is not yet
Is years old. was held in $4,000 bail
for the Court OF General Sessions by
Judge Churchman in City Court today,
on four charges OF breaking and enter
ing. Sentence was suspended on a
charge of carrying a revolver. Stan
Icy Thomas, aged 20 years. was held
in $500 bail on a charge OF receiving
some OF the articles stolen by Mar
guess.
The Rev Vaughan 5. Collins told
that his home was entered early
Thursday morning through forcing a
window on the first floor and a gold
watch valued at S35 stolen from his
daughters room.
James O'DOnnell who conducts a
saloon at No. 233 Monroe street, tes-
titled that his place was entered on
Wednesday night and revolver, So in
money and counterfeit dollar stolen.
Mrs. Ella Mccullough of No. 80
Broome street. said a parlor window
at her home was forced open and two
IS bills taken from a buffet.
Mrs. Francis Van Buren said a
kitchen window at her home was
forced open the night Of April II and
$50 in money. a gold bracelet worth
| $40, pearl necklace valued at $3.50 and
a penknife taken.
Detective Sergeant Green said Mar
guess admitted robbing the four
/ places and said he gave the bracelet,
necklace and knife to Thomas. Detec.
/ tive Riley recovered the property at
Thomas home. No. SOC West Front
street, where they we're hidden in
earth in a flower pot on the second
floor.
Judge Churchman said that Mar
! guess had a long criminal record and
that had been arraigned on a charg,
of breaking and entering on Decem-
Der 13. 1914 and turned over TO the
Juvenile Court, and last year was ar
rested on eight charges of larceny and
three Of breaking and entering.
! Marques was arrested on Thursday
morning. at $3.50 o'clock. by Special
officer w. S. Thompson. Of the p. w
& b. Railroad
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
AT THE QUEEN.

To those fortunate enough to attend
performances at the Queen, Friday and
Saturday, was unfolded a photoplay Of
great intellectual consequence and
thought for great moral betterment
The acting was the kind that makes
for Triangle a distinctiveness not seen
in any other productions and while
entertaining was most instructive. To
day and tomorrow the Triangle pre-
sents for the theatrical public "Hoodoo
Ann" at the Queen, a play different
than the usual photoplay productions.
With all the talk OF material prepared
ness. how many women are there in
the United States who know how TO
handle gun. This pertinent question
is presented in "Hoodoo Ann" The
added attraction is a great Keystone
all-star comedy. by Stork Delivery" "
featuring Charles Swain as the star.
The extra attraction is the Universal
Weekly.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
M'COMBS WILL QUIT AS
Democratic Chairman
by The United States.

by Inc united states,
WASHINGTON. April 24.--william
+. McCombs. II was officially an
nounced today. will not hold his post
as chairman of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee after the St. Louis
convention.
Chairman McCombs' letter an
nouncing retirement from active poll
ties and the Presidents reply were
made public at the White House to-
day. McComhs' letter was written
Thursday; the President reply Sat
urday.
McCombs wrote he had formed a
new law partnership which would re-
quire all his time and that "in view
OF party precedent that the nominee
for President Is requested to indicate
his preference for chairman and In
view of the unity Of sentiment for
your nomination" he desired 20 let
President Wilson know az the earliest
possible moment that he could not
under any circumstances assume
leadership of the coming Democratic
campaign"
"rhc Democratic organization,
wrote McCombs. lis loyal to your
policies and purposes. We all feel
assured Of a triumphant result for the
party nominees throughout the coun-
try In November"
Upon receipt OF tho news Of Nc.
Combs' retirement. Democratic lead
ors advanced the opinion today that
Frederick y. Lynch. national COM
mitteeman from Minnesota and chair
man of the executive committee Of the
national committee, would probably
be the Presidents choice 10 succeed
McCombs.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
STUDENTS Refreshed
By SPRING VACATION
DR.. Charles A. Wagner Gives
Talk at Opening High
School Exercises
MANAGER ASKS FOR
BASEBALL SUPPORT

With students refreshed after their
spring vacation of last week. the viii
mingtOn High School reopened this
morning. At the opening exercises an
interesting talk was given by DR..
Charles A. Wagner, state Commis-
sioner Of Education.
DR.. Wagner asked the students to
frame an answer to: what is the
most valuable thing you get out Of
your coming to High School?'
He named several common answers
10 this question, habits that one forms
in his school life and friendships. He
stated that after a number OF years
OF observation he concluded that the
revelations drawn by the students
from their work in school was the
best thing He stated that the student
i'm studying sees what subjects do and
do not appeal to him. The student is
being brought face to face with his
limitations and his gifts.
Following the close of his address
a hearty vote of thanks was given to
DR.. Wagner.
Professor A. II. Berlin thanked the
student body for their interest in the
orchestra concert of last Friday night
Donald Snyder, president Of the
Wilmington High School Athletic AS
sOciation and manager of this years
baseball team asked the student bod!
for their support at the ball games. H'
claimed that the High School thil
season is represented by one OF thu
fastest ball teams i'm its history ant
that it deserves the help of the stu
dents. lie praised the work of COacl
Doc Watkins, in rounding out sucl
a nine from so much green material
Professor Berlin announced the an
nual Penn relays. to be held on Frank
lin Field, Philadelphia. Saturday after
noon and urged that a large crowd o
students accompany the school rela,
team to the meet.
The songs sung by the students thi
morning included Prayer OF Thanks
giving. Welcome, Sweet Spring,
THE Violets Fate" and "O'er Water
Gliding" and the orchestra contribui
ed selections.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MAY amend Immigration
BILL TO SATISFY JAPS
BY the United Press.

WASHINGTON. April 24.-Amend-
ments to the Burnett immigration bill
so as to meet, If possible. the obiec-
tions of Japan. are to be introduced
in a few days, it was learned to-
day.
A conference by Secretary Lansing,
Chairman Stone of the foreign rela-
tions committee, and Chairman Smith
IS c. of the immigration committee,
was held to work out details.
Later Chairman Smith said that
none OF the amendments will permit
immigration of laborers from Japan,
however II was said the changes
will be chiefly in phraseology so as
to avoid offense to Japan.
A present "gentlemen's agreement
between the two countries. by which
Japan refuses passports to those who
seek to enter the United States as
laborers is working so we'll that 1t
would be a mistake to disturb it said
Smith.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
AT THE GARRIcK

The Garrick Theatre bill this week,
which comprises nine acts, is especially
interesting. IL is a very clever comedy
Offering, which touches some of the
high spots of the varieties. Laura Nell
son Hall who has been starring in
"Evcrywoman," "The Poor Little Rich
Girl" and other legitimate productions
of that type, heads n company which
will give "fhree's-a Crowd" a very in
teresting comedy playlet. She Is sup
ported by an excellent company. Har-
Ian T. Knight is also on the bill with
his company. They will produce "Thc
Chalk Line a rural playlet, which is
full Of human interest. Among other
notables on the bill is Anna Chandler
a eomedienne who is a great favorite on
Broadway. The remainder of The bill
is in the same class. and it is a classy
offering all the way through.