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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
The War ON the Moth
NEW FACTS ABOUT THE HOUSEHOLD ENEMY
After Years of Investigation, the
Practical Wisdom of Our Grand
mothers Is Attested.

great moth war has arrived at .
deadlock. let US turn to something
more encouraging from Mr.. Bene-
diets report. After saying that
any method of attack to be effective
must be directed toward the larval
stage, he adds:
"Camphor and naphthaIene, In
closed places. kill all stages"
After reading that terminating
sentence one finds a grim satisfac.
ton in perusing its descriptive sue
cessor:
The EGGS and larvae turn from
whitish ito a yellowish brown in
color; the larvae cease activity all
most Immediately"
- Thus, after brushing aside some
OF the most cherished superstitions
about moths. we have one very old
and very popular belief trium-
phantly indicated. the belief of our
grandmothers. who were very wise
women, as it now appears on the
word OF science, that camphor (they
were not so familiar with naphtha-
lene them. is a deadly enemy to
moths as well as to headaches. How
that brings back in memory the
penetrating odor that spread around
the house when the arrival of the
first snow. and the juggling Of the
earliest sleigh bells. brought out
the mink cloaks. NUTS and collars
from their Summer hiding places.
Interesting possibilities are also
suggested by a further statement OF
Mr.. Benedict's: mo gaseous poisons
were tried. but undoubtedly the
common ones would be effective.
Kerosene and gasolene fumes were
not effective" But the special prac-
teal object of the research was not
after all attained. and that was the
discovery of some poison, harmless
to human beings, that could be in
troduced into cloth and make 1t
"moth-proof" This II a desidera-
tum yet to be reached.
One surprise attended the investi-
CATION, viz: that the species of moth
which does nearly all the mischief,
IL not the spotted-winged Tinea,
but the yellow Tineola biseIIisIIa-
This. however. is a tid-bIt Of infor-
nation for naturalists alone. Pic
turesque facts were developed con-
corning the manner in which the
female moths carefully fasten theiI
eggs among the threads OF cloth.
and the way the larvae make dumb
bSll-shapcd holes in cloth by eating
FIRST from one end and then from
the other end OF their woven cases
afterward making a slit between
the two.
Interesting also is such a state
ment as this: "HatchinE began in
seven days, the larvae emerging az
millimeter-long translucent white.
active caterpiIlars. These began to
feed Immediately. and were then
colored according to the color of
the cloth used. Experiments were
tried with felts of several colors
and as a result larvae were obtained
with a median streak OF red. blue.
green. etc. The dyes passed through
the allmentary canal apparently I'M
changed"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
The Hygiene of Writing

working with your head near to the
writing paper.
Keep the soles of your feet on the
floor or on a foot rest. Don't sit
on one leg. or double your legs back
under the chair.
Place your elbows about a hands
breadth from the body and rest the
forearms for about two-thirds their
length upon the desk or table.
Use a pencil or penholder that is
sufficiently thick to be held easily.
Be sure that either is long enough
to extend well above the knuckles.
Hold your pen or pencil lightly.
Do not screw up your fingers nor
hold your arm tensely.
Your paper is best placed di-
Sectly in front of the midline of the
body. Avoid glazed or very rough
paper
When writing have adequate
light upon the paper.
Writing involves muscular action
and nervous strain. Prolonged
writing, particularly with unhygi-
enic writing instruments. produces
writer's cramp.
The young child is easily IA
tigued by writing. Its power OF at
tention and muscular control is lin
tied.
Can you recall the Medieval pun
ishment inflicted by unwise teach
ers who made you write a sentence
two hundred and hfty times for
whispering or manifesting a heal
thy interest in your class room
neighbor?
DO you remember your cramped
finEers..your cold hands. your trem-
bling arms. your mental fatigue.
your tired eyes and wearied back?
Physical training Is vital fac
tor in education. There are vast
fields of physical training which
may be traversed along the roads
leading to reading, writing, and
arithmetic.
Look at the posture OF your chill
dreh as they write; teach them the
hygiene Of writing.
Proper supervision by you VIII
build up their habit OF hygienic
writing.
Posture. vision. muscular control
are Influenced by writing.
Watch the writing-studY the
writer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
Advice to the Married

with honeyed words, ana than
asks for her candid opinion about
some very minor league rhymes.
But Aunt Sophie is the Candid Kid.
as even her worst knockers will al
low, and must tell Mrs. wayoff that
the poem lacks cohesiveness, clarity,
and common sense. In other res
poets it is jolly little Jingle.
Aunt Sophie would IKE 70 aEk
her readers to confine their letters
largely to plain prose 1t is enough
that their letters must necessarily
be on sad subjects, such as marital
chickering's and moments OF misun-
Outstanding, without adding to the
horrors OF them by galloping into
rhyme. Some OF the poems I re-
ceive are so bad they are immense
~ good For instance Mrs. Bray
more, Of Bath Beach, sent this to
me yesterday:
I do not claim an peach,
But might add this sequel,
That H the IChOIs Of all Bath Beech
hGUeR't sac my equal
Fate surely diHt used me the scorst
When PBs the Belle Of BeHsoHhursL
Now, that is a fair sample OF the
poetry that comes to me in the mail,
along with the thousand and one
married Misunderstanding I an
expected to unravel. Can any
thoughtful reader wonder that my
poor old head sometimes swims?
Can any kind reader fail to pity
old Aunt sophie when she is bonn
barded daily with poems of this
caliber: All, no,
Tell your rackinS troubles, mar
ried girls, but please omit verse TN
les you can write good verse. This
appeal is rlGh: from Aunt SophiO's
kind old heart.
Write TO mic in prose that's brSN-
Thus youT mGke my t6Sk more easy.
Siag Of trdr tcheTC c'tHN0H ruti;ea.
Bu. not Of U.GtTSElOTieI battles!
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NHE has found in her heart that it is indeed
more blessed to give than receive. She has
come nearer to giving all than is the
privilege of many Her boy somewhere iH
Fr0AcS 1ciu Gcqut himself Nth credit. She
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
TWIXT LOVE AND DUTY.

How does Henry like your cook
ing?" asked her mother,
He doesn't say anything" answered
tho bride, but he signs every time he
takes q biscuit. "-ExchanKe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06

knO1ss him and her pride and patriotism con-
spire to smother Gnzieties for his safety. What
erer may happen. she IS certain that the Vorst
cannot happen. And that Worst IS thu: he might
hare proven the Shirker When duty said "oUer
there"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
Episode z
(cOpyright. Is17, Star Company)

Copyright. 1911, Star Company
Down the path ran Doris, turning
in the garage, where her new
speedster stood. She jumped to the
wheel, while Ramsay piled into the
other low seat, drawing his gun
and making sure that the cartridges
were all right.
AS the Limousine disappeared
Doris swept down the roadway in
hot pursuit Never had she got
more speed out OF her car.
Once the limousine stopped, and
the Hidden Hand paused long
enough to look back TO make sure
that Ramsay and Doris were fol-
lowing, as he wished. Far back
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
or The Vampire By Bran stoker
One the Most Thrilling Novels the M Intrigue adventure nsS
Serial Read It In Day.
DRACULAor

II October.-Everythi is pretty
well fixed now. I think, to welcome
the Count on his return from his tour.
Godalming told the shippers that he
fancied that the box sent aboard
might contain something stolen from
a friend of his. and got a half con-
sent that he might open IL at mis- own
risk. The owner gave him paper
telling the Captain to give him every
facility in doing whatever he chose
on board the ship, and also a similar
authorization to his agent at Narna.
We have seen the agent who was
much impressed with Godalming's
kindly manner to him, and we are all
satisfied that whatever he can do to
aid our wishes will be done.
PLANS COMPLETED FOR
DISCLOSING OF DRACULG
We have already arranged what to
do in case we get the box open. II
the Count is there. Van .Helsing and
Seward will cut of his head at once
and drive a stake through his heart.
Morris and Godalming and shall
prevent interference, even IL we have
to use the arms which we shall have
ready. The Professor says mat II we
can treat the Counts body, II Will
soon after fall into dust. In such case
there would be no evidence against
us. in case any suspicion Of murder
were aroused.
But even IL it were not, we should
stand or fall by our act. and perhaps
some day this very script may be
evidence to come between some of us
and a rope.
For myself. | should take the chance
only too thankfully II il were to come-
We mean to leave no stone unturned TO
carry out our intent. We have ar
ranged with certain officials that the in
slant the "Czarina Catherine" Is seen
we are to be informed by a special mes
senger.
"a October.-A whole week OF waiting.
Daily kilograms to GOdalming. but only
the same story: Not yet reported"
Eiina's morning and evening hypnotic
answer is UNMARRIED: tapping waves.
rushing water. and creaking mastS.
Telegram. october 24th.
Rufus Smith. Lloyd's, London, to Lord
GOddIminO. care Of n. b. VI. Vice
Consul. TdrHd.
"'Czarina Catherine reported this
morning from Dardanelles.
DR.. SsiCGrd's Diary.
D October.-How l miss my phOno-
graph! To write diary with pen is irk-
some to me. but van helslhs says
must We were all wild with excitement
yesterday when Godalmins got MS teie-
gram from LlOyd's.
I know now what men feel in battle
when the call to action is heard. Mrs.
Harker. alone OF our party, did not show
any signs OF emotion. After all. it is not
strange that she did not: for We took
special care not to let her know any
thing about it. and We all tried not to
show any excitement when We were IN
her presence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
By ARTHUR B. REEVE

Greater Of the @CrRig Kennedy
Mystery Stories, which Appear EH-
cIusiVeIy In the Cosmopolitan Mag
lEfne.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
u The Restaurant and Theatre y
BY Gertrude Beresford

DARIS says there must be
r a. distinction between
= restaurant govns and
extreme evening dress. A little
frock .rkich fius nssny needs IS
found IN this MODEL of black
velvet ribbon and jetted net.
The long Eimon0 sleeves of NET
Distinguish the go,cn, .Okile the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
LETHARGY GROWS DESPITE
APPARENT STRENGTH.

In old days she would. | am sure. have
noticed. no matter how we might have
tried to conceal it; but in this way she is
greatly changed during the past three
weeks. The lethargy grows upon her.
and though she seems strong and well
and is getting back some Of her color.
Van Helsing and | are not satisfied. We
talk of her often; we have not. however.
said a word to the others. II would
break poor Harker's heart-certainly
his nerve-if he knew that we had even
a suspicion on the subject.
Van HeIsing examines. he tells me. her
teeth very carefully. whilst she is in the
hypnotic condition. for he says that 50
long as they do not begin to sharpen
there is no active danger OF change in
her. II this change should come. it would
be necessary To take steps. We
both know what those steps would have
to be. though We do not mention our
thoughts to each other. We should
neither OF US shrink from the task
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
Nv AUNT SOPHIE.

Oh trheH. oh t0heH t0iH my ship come
home,
Orer the foam, orer the fOonl
on, tChen, tChen, tUheH t0iH &c come
TO me
over the sea, sea, sedg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06

awful though it be to contemplate
"Euthanasia" is an excellent and a
comforting word! I am grateful to
whoever invented it.
1t is only about twenty-four hours
sail from the Dardanelles to here, at
the rate the Czarina Catherine has
come from London. She should there
fore arrive some time in the morning;
but as she cannot possibly get in be-
fore then, we are all about to retire
early. We shall get up at L o'clock,
so as to be ready
20 October, Noon.-No news yet OF
the ships arrival. Mrs. Harker's
hypnotic report this morning was the
same as usual, so II is possible that
we may get news at any m Jment- We
men are all in a fever of excitement,
except Harker, who Is calm; his hands
are as cold as ice. and an hour ago I
found him whetting the edge OF the
great Ghoorka knife which he now
always carries with him. 1t will be a
bad look out for the Count II the edge
OF that "Kukri' ever touches his
throat, driven by that stern, ice-cold
hand!
NINA LAPsEs INTO STUPOR
AFTER RESTLESS HOURS.
Van Helsing and l were a little
alarmed about Mrs. Harker today.
About noon she got into a sort OF
lethargy which we did not like; al
though we kept silence to the others,
we were neither OF us happy about 1t.
She had been restless all the morning,
so that we were at first glad TO know
that she was sleeping. When, how
ever. her husband mentioned casually
that she was sleeping so soundly that
he could not wake her, we went to
her room to sector ourselves. She
was breathing naturally and looked
So well and peaceful that we agreed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06

70 hlt
OUer the sea, sea, sedf
NJ RS. WALTER wAYoFF, Of
" wabasha, Mimi, has writ
1 VI ten her old Aunt Sophie a
most interesting letter. one that has
given me much pleasure. because 1t
contains some lovely compliments
for Aunt Sophie.
Aunt Sophie has been a writer for
twenty years, but she is not too old
TO feel a thrill OF honest pride
when she gets a pat on the back
from a distant pal whom she mas
never seen.
Mrs. Wayoff is not so far OF as
her name might imply when she
declares that Aunt Sophie has
matched ND more torn homes than
The Ancient Order OF Plumbers.
Aunt Sophie admits this solemn
truth with degree of solemn
pride that the average reader could
nor comprehend. 1t is . grand
thing to be able to sit back IN
ones Morris chair along in lies
afternoon and tell oneself how
much good one has done in TINS
sad old world.
without wishing to chuck one
solitary bouquet at herself or even
in her general direction. Aunt
Sophie will admit that she has
brought together many a couple
who showed signs OF drifting onto
the reefs and shoals OF divorce.
Mrs. Wagon says that she, her-
ssIf is the author OF the lovely
little poem at the top Of this article
rnd she asks me to kindly crit:cIss
II. Mrs. Wayoff is a sly puss. First
she disarms hsS old Aunt Sophie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06
Of Books

Some books are to be tasted.
others to be swallowed, and some
few to be chewed and digested.
Bacon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-06

When bad men combine, the
good must associate; else they
will fall. one by one. an implied
sacrifice. in a contemplate strug-
gle.-Burke.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
Hoover Asks W0iiilen's Aid
for Administration Work

BozeInan. Jan. 16.-The federal food
administration is taking steps to mob.
ilize graduation classes in women's
and educational colleges for federal
work this year. Mr.. Hoover says:
The United States food administra-
ton calls you to its service. Its needs
are so great that we appeal to you to
prepare yourselves as best you can and
to enlist for the grand work that must
be done. There will be diversity Of
tasks and therefore diversity Of talent
and training can be used. All our
questions now center in food, its pro-
duction, it's distribution. its use, it's
conservation. The more you know
about these things the more value you
will be and the greater will be your
service to humanity. II you have not
already done SO, we urge you to pur-
sue studies dealing especially with
food, but these should be re enforced by
courses in chemistry, physiology and
economies"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
THE DAILY MssouLiAN THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY H. 1918
NOTHING HEARD FROM
PEACE PROCEEDINGS
Unable to Confirm Reports
r of Continuation.

London. Jan. 16.-There was no defi-
rite word either from Berlin or Petro-
grad today throwing new light on the
crisis in Berlin az affecting the Brest-
IHt0Ssk peace negotiations and the
statement of Baron Won Dem Bussche-
had.ierhausen under secretary of for
eign affairs. that no fresh instructions
have been sent to the German secre.
tary of foreign affairs. DR.. Richard Won
knehlnann. would seem to indicate
that there Is no intention Of receding
from the German attitude Of refusing
to evacuate any territory occupied in
Russia.
Some OF the German papers an :
rounce that negotiations have been re-
sumed at Brest- Litovsk but there is
nothing to confirm this statement, The
press organs OF both political groups
IN Germany claim victory in the Won
Ludendorff- Kuehlmann contro-
versy from which it may be assumed
that no important change OF policy has
Issued as result OF the crown coin.
r{ls #HF
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
No STOMACH PAIN,
GAS, INDIGESTION
IhfIvE. MINUTES.
"Pape's" Diapepsin' Is the
Best Antacid and Stomach
Regulator Known.

Really does" put upset stomachs in
order--''really does" overcome indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, gas. heartburn and
sourness due to acid fermentation in
five minutes-that--jus that--lnakes
Pape's Dtapepsi4 the largest selling
stomach antacid and regulator in tho
world. II what YOU eat ferinents and
turns sour, you belch gas and eructate
undigested food or water: head dizzy
and aches: breath foul tongue coated:
your insides filled with indigesuble
waste, remember the moment "Pape's
Diapepsin" comes in contact with the
stomach all such distress vanishes. 1t
Is truly astonishing-almost marvel
GU. and the joy is its harmlessness.
"A large fifty-cent case Of Pape's
Diapepsin is worth its weight in gold
to men and women who can't get their
stomachs regulated. It belongs in your
home-should always be kept handy
in case Of sick, sour, upset stomach
during the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest antacid for the stom-
ach in the world.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
REDLIcHT HOPES
60 CLlM|MERINC
Attorney General Ford Inves-
tigates Reports Coming
From Butte.
NOTHING DOING, SAYS
Declares Law Will Be En-
forced as Long as It's
on Statute Books.

Helena. Jan. Notice has been
torney General :. G. Ford that the seq
regated district of that city or any
other in Montana will never be per-
mitted to reopen so long as he is at
torney general or the present statute
remains unrepealed,
Mr.. Ford returned Tuesday evening
from Butte. where he went to nvesti-
gate the rcdlighi situation and reports
that the vice district would shortly be
opened wide again.
The redlight situation in Butte has
been getting worse for the last two
months" said the, attorney general. but
this can easily be accounted for
Some high officials or the city of
Butte favor the reopening Of the dis
stfict. As step toward the reopening
Of the district reports have been per-
sistently circulated for some time now
that the district would reopen shortly
This had the effect desired by those
responsible for the reports in that the
women have been slowly drifting back
to the city. SO that conditions would
appear as bad as possible.
However, ! am satisfied from my
Investigation that there are now not
more than 30 per cent OF the women in
Butte that were there when the dis
trict was open. There Is some i'm
morality In the rooming houses and
Butte has it's share of street walkers
These matters can be taken care Of and
the campaign against immortality will
not be abated one iot.
1T Is significant that the United
States public health service has called
upon all state health boards in the
country to launch Vigorous campaign
for the eradication of diseases that
are the result of immortality"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
Itching, Scratching, Skin Diseases
That Burn Like Flames of Fire

rough, red and scaly skin. is to purify
the blood and remove the tiny germs of
pollution that break through and man
ifest their presence on the surface Of
the skin.
People in all parts of the country
have written us how they were com
pletely rid Of every trace Of these dis
orders by the use OF S. S. S.. the
matchless. purely vegetable, blood pur-
ifier. S. $. $. goes direct to the center
Of the blood supply, and purifies and
eieanses it Of every vestige Of foreign
matter giving a clear and rudy COM
pleNion that indicates perfect health.
Write today for free medical advice
regarding your case. Address Swift
Specific Co.. d. 1854, Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, GA.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
w. F. COOK FUNERAL
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Will Be Held From Stevens
Vile M. E. Church.

Steyensvill.. Jan. iG. Special The
funeral Of William r. Cook, who died
last Saturday in Portland, viii be held
Friday afternoon at O'Clock i'll the
Methodist church. Rev Henry l..
Blair VIII preach the sermon, and the
Masonic lodge will attend in body
and confer its last rites nj the grave.
Calvin Cook, 81 brother, Ii expected to
arrive Thursday morning from Chicago.
He had gone there with u trainload of
cattle from here, and upon learning Of
his brothers death, tclegraphed that he
would leave in time to arrive for the
funeral.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
hcrel'ls q Sensible Treatment That
Gets Prompt Results.

FOR real. downright. harrassing, dis
comfort, very few disorders can ap-
lproach so-called skin diseases, such as
Eczema, letter, Boils. eruptions, scaly
Iirritat;ons and similar skin troubles,
notwithstanding the lavish use Of
salves, lotions, washes. and other treat
tment applied externally to the irritated
hparts.
No one ever heard OF person being
afflicted with any form Of skin disease
whose blood was in good condition.
RTherefore, it is but logical to conclude
Ethat the proper method of treatment
for pimples. blotches, sores, boils,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-17
Corvallis Hears Address
on Conservation Of Food

Corvallis, Jan. -Speeial.--A couple
81 hundred people heard j. l.. Parker,
state grand lecturer of the |. Q. @. +,
IN lecture on Food Conservation and
the War at Odd Fellows hall on Tues
day evening. Mr.. Parker handled the
subject in way to stimulate the pa
triotism of his hearers and his address
was frequently interrupted with ap-
plause. The lecture was preceded by
selections by pavenport's Juvenile or
chestra and closed with america" led
by the orchestra