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New-York tribune., 1911-10-15
MUSICAL.
UNIVERSITY DEGREES BY The GRAND CONSERVATORY or MUSIC
NINE. Angler

Pupils Coached from start to flnlsn
STT-DIO 100 WEST ssTH ST, NE" hohh'
New-York tribune., 1911-10-15

play the E-nat concerto and st Francis
Preaching 10 the BirGs." The orchestral
pieces will comprise three Of the best Of
LISTS symphonic poems.
New-York tribune., 1911-10-15

sons subscribers. who. up 10 the eveuins
OF Saturday. October q, have the privileges
OF securing their former seats After tba,
date all seats and boxes not thus claimed
or previously reserved By new subscriber.
will be available for the general public sale
which will continue from Tuesday morning
October p. 10 the date of the FIRST concertE
Thursday evening, November >. and Fr.das
afternoon, November 2.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
BOARD TO CONSIDER
TEACHERS REPORT
ON FRATERN|TIES
Committee Appointed to
Study Question Concludes
Investigation.

The voluntary report of the committee
appointed June by the high school
teachers association to look into the
high school fraternity question, is today
in the hands of the Board of Education
for consideration, and will be taken up
by the board at its next meeting.
During the past school year almost open
and fragrant otfenses have been laid at
the door of the secret societies, and in
one instance the public reprimand of
the editorial staff of a student pub
ncation was necessary.
The attitude taken by fraternities to
teachers and school interests was such
that on June s the teachers associa-
tlon met to register a protest to the
board, and a committee was appointed
TO look into the situation.
1t has been estimated that there are
at least two national high school fra
ternittes and several local societies in
each school among both boys and girls,
and that the fraternity interest among
certain cliaues and classes is proving
a serious detriment tc the best effort Of
the educators and schools.
Notice has been made in past years
by the Board of Education and certain
well-defined rules are read at the begin
ming Of the school year relative to the
ton toward the societies. More than
ever this wear have the fraternit1es be-
come active in their attitudes tc the eX-
tent that the teachers association de-
Eires the board to take particular no
Iice
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
School Improvements
Will Be Done by Fall

BY the time the District school year
opens in the fall new buildings and ex-
tensions to old structures will have
been practically completed, providing
seating space for approximately 1900
additional pupils.
With the completion of the buildings
the school officials will be able to give
up a number of rented rooms and
quarters, which the crowded conditions
IN the schools have made necessary.
The largest additions will be the ex-
tensive improvements to the Mckinley
Manual Training Schol. which will cost
$15O000.
The ground for the new Central High
School, Eleventh and Thirteenth streets,
Florida avenue and Clifton street, has
been purchased for $250000, but no pro-
vision has yet been made for the build
ing.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
GRADUATES ADVISED
BY PQINDEXTER TO
STAY IN THE EAST
Representative Tells of Neg
lected Lands and
Resources.

Stay East, young man; don't go
West. The East needs you; the West
doesn't"
This was the advice which Senator
Miles Poindexter gave the members of
the graduating class of Eastern High
School at the commencement exercises
IN the Columbia Theater yesterday
afternoon.
Western territory is now we'll set
led" said the Senator. The people Of
the East must develop their own terri
tory, and not rely entirely upon the
West for their food supply. Through
Virginia, Maryland, and other Eastern
States farms are being deserted, large
tracts of land remain uncultivated, and
people are poor because they have not
learned to cultivate properly"
Advantages Neglected.
Senator Poindexter also criticised the
people of the District Of Columbia for
not taking advantage of the water
power of the Potomac. At Great Falls,
he said, a vast amount OF power is
being wasted. which could easily be
utilized for the benefit of the people
of the surrounding country. e.,
Henry P. Blair, of the Baord of Edu-
cation, presided, and the diplomas were
presented q by Commissioner Rudolph.
DR.. W. S. Small, principal Of the school
announced the honor awards. Those on
the honor roll were: Frederick Neu-
man, Paul Z. Daley, Francis S. Will
son, Leonora NJ. Baker, and Mary
Agnes Newcombe.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Gets Prize for Essay
Against Animal Cruelty

Miss Susie c. Whelan. in the eighth
grade of the Bradley School, has been
awarded $50 in gold offered as the first
prize by the Washington Humane So
ciety for the best essay on Humanity
TO Animals"
The contest, which is held annually, is
open to all pupils of the public schools.
The other prizes were awarded as fol-
lows:
Giles Russell Taggart, jr., second
grade. Force school, SO; Miss Virginia
W. Sargent, seventh grade, Carbery
school, s.; Miss Dorothy Hoyle, third
grade, Harrison school, s.; honorable
mention Miss Hester Carter, lexington
School; Miss Mildred De Hart, Thom-
son school: Ellsworth Nash. Seaton
school: Miss Josephone Mitchell, Lang
don school
Colored schools: Irving Mutt, NJ street
high school. IS; Virginia Scott, NJ street
high school, s.; T. NJ. Raymond, IS;
Horace NJ. Gambell, Slater school
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
PRESENTED
WITH A WATCH BY
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Token Happy Surprise to
Superintendent About
to Retire.

Superintendent Of Schools A. T. Stuart.
who retires July 1 to become director
of intermediate instruction, received a
pleasant surprise at his office in the
Franklin building today after delivering
the graduation address at the Wallach
School commencement exercises.
He found a handsome gold watch,
chain, and fob, a gift of the teachers,
supervising principals, and others, as a
token of esteem.
Miss Flora L. Hendley, supervising
principal Of the Sixth division, suggested
the matter of a gift, and the Principals
Association took It up. receiving contri-
buttons from practically every one con-
nected with the schools. The money
was dropped in boxes in the different
schools, in order that individual sub
scriptions would not be known
The principals decided 1t would be
halter TO have no presentation cere-
mcny. and Mr.. Stuart had not the least
intimation of what was in the pack
age until he opened It. The watch was
engraved:
alexander TAFT Stuart
from
the teachers of the
Public schools
Of the
District of Columbia
June 81, 1911"
A handsomely embossed pamphlet
bound in green leather containing
Quotations from a poem by Van Dyke,
and the following expression, was IN
the package:
1905. YOU assumed the arduous duties
Of superintendent of the PUBLIC
schools Of the District we assured
YOU of our loyalty and affection; and
now again, as you relinquish these
cares, we wish to reiterate our ex-
pressions of esteem and devotion.
"Your unfailing tact, boundless pa
tience and unerring wisdom have en-
abied you to meet and solve the diff
ficult problems which have arisen dur
ing the years of your administration.
'FThroughout these years of associa-
ton you have endeared yourself to
us by your unfailing courtesy, your
cordial helpfulness and your intuitiye
sympathy. In the sagacious. earnest,
farseeing leader we have never fall
ed to fnd a trusted counselor, loyal
friend-'wise, steadfast in the strength
of God, and true"
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Esperantists Gather
At Miss Peacock's Camp

Last evening. at her camp on Syca-
more Island. Miss I. NJ. Peacock enter
tertained the Kristena Grupo Esperan-
tista, a group Of local Esperantists,
Of whom she is a member. and whose
residence. 211 A street southeast, is the
headquarters of the group. After a
camp" dinner the usual classes in
Esperanto were held, and later the
guests assembled around a large camp
fire to tell anecdotes and humorous
stories in the international language.
The next meeting will be held at the
Lord Calvert mansion. at Riverdale.
Md.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Washington Normal
Holds Commencement

Commencement exercises for Wash
ington Normal School No. were held
at 10 o'clock this morning in the assem-
bly, hall of the Sumner School.
The exercises were opened with invo-
cation by the Rev. Francis ]. Grimks,
pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presby-
terian Church. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus
sey, of the Board of Education, pre-
sided, while the address to the graduates
was made by DR.. Elmer Ellsworth
Brown, United States Commissioner of
Education. Richard r. Horner, Of the
Board of Education, presented the
diplomas, and Roscoe c. Bruce awarded
the scholarships.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Borah Will Address
Normal Graduates

Senator Borah of Idaho will address
the seventy-five members of the
graduating class of the White Normal
School at the commencement exer-
cises, in Continental Memorial Hall.
at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon The
class is composed entirely of young
women, although male students are
eligible to take the course.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, of the
Board of Education, will preside, and
Capt. James F. oyster. president OF
the board, will present the diplomas.
Invocation will be pronounced by the
Rev. John Reid Shannon.
Glass night exercises were held last
evening in Continental Memorial Hall.
The program included two short
operettas and three playlets. The
class salutation was delivered by Miss
Myrtle Stone. the class poem was
read by Miss Edna Morgan, and Miss
Caroline Martin gave the valedictory.
Miss Fannie Noack sank solo.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Plan Better Method of
Handling Boy Scouts

That the task of supervising the
work of the 6oD Boy Scouts of America
in the District of Columbia may be
facilitated and handled in a business
like way, a meeting will be held at the
New willard this evening to organize
local council. constitution will be
presented and adopted.
The local council will he directly as
ISOLATED with the national organization.
Among those who are expected to be
present at the meeting tonight are:
Cuno II. Rudolph. William V. Judson.
Henry P. Blair. Stephen E. Kramer.
Milton E. Allies. Rev. John Van
Schaick, tr, Colin II. Livingstone. Will
liam II. De Lacy. Albert NJ. Chesley,
Arthur c. Moses, Rabbi Louis Stern,
Henry l. West, Paul Culaney, and
James z. West
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Three Hundred Seek to
Enter Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. June 2L-More
than three hundred candidates for the
Naval Academy began here this morn
ing to take the final mental examina-
lions for entrance into this years class.
The mental examinations will con-
tinue over Saturday, and the successful
youths will be examined physically, as
soon as the result of the mental tests
is made known.
Something over a hundred passed the
examinations given at various points
under civil service regulations.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Letter to
DR.. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton. N. Y.

Prove What swamp-Root Will Do
For You.
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham.
ton, n. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information. tell
ing all about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing. be sure and mention The
Washington Daily Times. Regular fifty
cent and one-dollar size bottles for salo
at all drug stores.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
81 Q2|
AsOOl
Worth $6 |

The dresses at S2.9S are made of lawn ging-
ham, and chanbray, as we'll as lingerie fabrics. The
last-named have deep embroidery flowers, some with
panel down front. Others have embroidered fronts
in pretty designs Dutch neck styles, with kimono
sleeves.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Musical Program at
College Commencement

An elaborate musical program mark
ed the commencement exercises Of the
Washington College of Music at the
Columbia Theater this afternoon.
After prayer by the Rev. Canon ]. w.
Austin. the annual announcements and
presentation of diplomas were made by
sydney Lloyd Wrightson, president Of
the college.
The graduates will give a reception
this evening from $50 to II o'clock in
the ball room Of the Shoreham.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION FAILED
THE GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY
PROVES ITS MERIT. =

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is one Of
the patent medicines that IL better than
many of the prescriptions prescribed by
doctors at least 1t has Done more good
for backache and kidney trouble than
any other medicine 1 know of and I
always recommend 1t to my friends as
I know Il can't be beat.
had a severe backache sometime ago
which could not be cursd by the doc
tors medicine. I am glad to say how
ever that Swamp-Root cured me IN a
few weeks time.
So certain am I that DR.. Kilme-'s
Swamp-Root is a medicine of merit
that I send you this testimonial which
you can use any time.
Yours very truly,
JACOB DORNACHER,
Edwardsville, Ill.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of July, A. d. 1909.
SAMUEL w. McKITTRICK,
Notary Public.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21

The lot at si9s contains dainty dresses of sheer
lawn and fast-ooor ginghanls and percales. The
lawns are in the stylish dots and have coored dotted
borders to match The heavier materials are mostly
trimmed with folds of material. Some have sailor
collars.
The Washington times., 1911-06-21
Honored by Wesleyan.

MIDDLETON. Conn, June N.-At the
annual commencement of Wesleyan
University today. The honorary degree
of doctor of divinity was conferred on
James Edward Holmes, Brooklyn, n.
Y, and Jacob August Cole, 81, Mont
clair, n. J.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-04-27
MISS SE[[NIE
~'dme Soopbox Babe,
by MARIE THOMPSON NIESS
M I5s;4fs7EP 1sokbs> III e sSsss ,S q 11s>asry
lOFS IIoStN0S N.IN;S rosSeer>,

their fathers return, Il don't want no
SIGH secret doings over my folks. |
think the neighbors oughter be al
lowed to git some comfort outen set
ting up with the sick. Why, when
Ethel Maud most had that lockjaw
from the tack in her heel. there never
was less than six friends In the room
with me all the time; and they Ger.
tainly helpt me up Il lot
We'll, I'm thankful I've got mine all
safe" answered Mrs. Simmons as she
Rugged Clemmie closer, though Of
course Miss Seliny l.ue won't take 1t
as hard as II Blossom was her own"
NO, course not" answered Mrs.
Kinney as she took her way home to
find Luella asleep on the doorstep, and
all the other little Kinneys piled on
the floor OF the stoop. awaiting her
motherly ministrations.
The waning moon that climbed over
the Bluff at midnight shone softly
across the sill of the wide window in
the lean.to and found the wilted Bios
som white and suffering. each labored
breath shaking the little body with
pain; but as the minutes licked them
selves away she lay more quietly and
was able TO keep back the cough.
Miss Cynthia crouched by the bed
on a low stool, her hand still clasped
by the tiny fingers, and Miss Selma
Lue sat brooding oyer them both.
Her face in the dim light seemed to
Mr.. Alan, who kept watch from his
post by the door, the personifcation
OF all the strength and wisdom and
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-04-27
House Haunted7 Low Remit

When alien immigrants arrive in
this country they often bring with
them a stock of misapplied ingenuity.
The tenant with a ghost Is a game
that is being played by foreigners in
various parts Of the United States,
and. what is more. 1t is being played
successfully.
The newcomer takes a house. and,
after one or two payments Of rent,
complains that the premises are
haunted. Quaking with simulated
fear. he tells a tale of horror-of a
headless man seen stalking from the
coal cellar. a lady in white or Of some.
thing invisible but %groaning. Now. a
ghost is the average landlords prime
aversion. Spectral visitors afford
splendid subjects for gossip in the
neighborhood. and prospective ten.
ants seldom fail to hear and be
warned off by the story.
Anxious that the report shall not
get about, landlord %confers with ten.
ant, and In several such instances the
result has been this-ths tenant
agrees to stay on, to say nothing
about the matters to others and to
put up with the ghost. providing the
rent 10 substantially reduced.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-04-27

hardly able to stand. Promise me
10 get a good rest. and I will help
back"
ana through the early sunlight he
walked up the river path with her to
the Hill Mansion and left her at the
garden gate among her roses that
were no fresher or fairer than herself.
she was the incarnation Of dawn,
and his love encompassed her as the
fragrance of dew-wet flowers.
Below at the grocery, Miss Selma
u was busy with her preparations
for the day, and as she worked she
smiled to herself and lightly brushed
her fingers over the cheek that had
felt the twofold kiss.
o. however, her pleasant
thoughts were interrupted by the ap-
partition OF Mrs. Kinney at the door.
Miss Selma Lue regarded her with
establishment. She was enveloped in
the folds Of an old black shawl and
In her hand she carried a large cross
OF white tissue.paper roses. The ex.
preston on her face was one Of sym.
pathy and chastened sorrow.
Miss Seliny Lue," she said in a
correctly funereal voice, Il come over
as soon as I could. 1t took almost all
night to git roses enough made to fix
a design fer everybody. We all
wanted a fifteen expression of OAR sym
pathy."
why. Mis- Kinney, honey, I don't
need no sympathy on count Of
We'll, OF course she wasn't your
W child, and so you cant feel the
same as a mother; but a death In the
family is always sad, though some.
times a great relief. You seemed SO
fond Of"
"Oh, Mis- Kinney, honey. stop be.
fore you go any farther and let me
tell you Blossom amt dead, but git.
ting we'll by the Lords mercy. Still,
l do thank you fer your kind feelings
and"
Well, I wish I coulder knowed she
wasn't a-going to die before I set up
all night and wasted the tis~sue-paper.
I woulder rather made There come
the Dobbses now! Won't they be sur
prised! Mary Ellen have got her
wreath done, but 1t looks kinder wob.
bly,"
Mr.. Dobbs had put his black Sun.
day coat on over his overalls, and on
his way to work was stopping for a
visit of coincidence. Mrs. Dobbs had
on a black muslin skirt and waist and
had tied a piece Of that same material
on the arm Of Bonnie. whose eyes
were swollen with crying and whose
appearance denoted real heart ar
guish.
ooh, Miss Seliny Lue, me and Dobbs
come to say-we- Speak up, Dobbs!"
Mrs. Dobbs' voice broke and her club.
by face began to work with grief.
(TO BE C~ONTINUED.)
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-04-27
SYNOPSIS.

Miss Selma Lue. spinster guardian angel
OF River Blur. presldes over an I'M.
promptu day nursery for the BABIES OF
the neighborhoud in the rear OF her gro
Gerry. Her charges are known as SOAP
Box Babies" The fact that she Is single
makes her an object Of sympathy to the
mothers. one OF her friends Is Miss Gym
thia Page. daughter OF Widow rage.
Cynthia visits Miss Selma and learns that
ehe has taken another "Soap-Boxer IN
Alan Kent, II young artist who wishes 10
establish a studio In her barn: Blossom
Miss Lue's adopted baby. and one Gym.
thia is very fond Of, shows an evidsnt
preference for Alan. When Cynthia
leaves. Alan hears that her mother Is IN
danger OF losing the old homestead. "A
near rukus. Alan admires Cynthia. Sc
lima tells how she came TO locate IN the
place and start the haven for little ones.
She suspects that cynthia. Is Responsible
for Alan's neglect ~ herself. Sale>ot the
mortgaged Page place considered. hIans
portrait Of cynthia Is discovered, Evelyn
Branch. Cynthia's clos" friend. shows IN
terest In Alan Kent. cynthia relieves Sc.
lima for a day. cooks dinner for MT. Kent
and makes II sorry mess of 1t. Alan de-
Clared n ]favoritc with nil the. Bluf FOLK:
Cynthia overhcars his confessions OF
love. An afternoon tea Is arranged. IL
proves n grand affair and Alan escorts
Cynthia home. blossom has q severe at
tack OF pneumonia.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-04-27

pened. She found herself lifted IN
strong arms. her head laid down on
a broad shoulder and warm lips
pressed to her te~ar.fushed cheek.
And the strangest part Of It was
that 1t didn't seem at all strange
only comforting-and restful--and
right.
Now, that's Jest the thing. Mr..
Alan" said Miss Selma Lue in a
smiling whisper from the doorway.
pet her up, for she Is plumb wore
out. Don't nothing put heart in a
broke-down woman like a little loving,
and that's a rule to act by fer the rest
of your life"
Miss Cynthia turned in the strong
arms and with a blush that matched
the dawn across the river she
stretched out her hand to Miss Selma
Lue. And then Mr.. Alan reached out
his disengaged arm and together they
drew her into their embrace. Now.
you're getting the benefit Of your
advice" said Mr.. Alan, as he shyly
kissed her on the exact spot on the
eileen thut "ioo SyHtiid Hdu AhioaSo
caressing in the same manner.
well, ! don't see how the old roof
on the grocery is going to hold down
so much loving happiness, with the
baby Citing well and you two fixed
up so satisfying-like. They amt moth.
ing in the world to draw loving to a
head like a pinch of trouble, and love
what's felt such a pinch is likely to
stay by you fer a spell
"Oh, Miss Selma Lue-' began Mr..
Alan, but suddenly Miss Selma Lue
remembered a fact of most material
Importance.
Land alive. Mr.. Alan" she said, 81
come t o tell you II we didn't both fer.
git to feed and water Charity last
night! What will the critter think
of our being so keerless Of her COM
fort? Run and tend to her. please,
while | open the grocery. Blossom is
deep asleep, so you can go with him,
Miss Cynthie, fer Charity will be glad
see you two so smiling together"
AS Miss Selma Lue softly drew the
shutters together to keep out the
light, Miss Cynthia followed in the
wake of Mr.. Alan and the bucket OF
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-04-27

bran through the garden and up to
the barn. 1t is to his credit that he
served the aggrieved though COM.
placent old lady before he threw down
the bucket and drew Miss Cynthia to
him.
Tell me-" he questioned. when 1t
happened to you? 1t was all over for
me that first minute when l saw you,
past Carrots red head. standing in the
grocery door"
THAT dinner-you didn't taught"
Miss Cynthia hid her head OF his con-
v~enient shoulder.
"Ah. but l loved you 30 l could
have"
Them
Yes. then--and before-since the
world was young"
"Moo-moo." said Charity patiently,
Tor dry bran is not an agreeable
breakfast, and the water barrel stood
convenient.
ID finish feeding the dear thing"
insisted Miss Cynthia alphabetically.
Then you can walk up the Hill with
me. want to freshen up q little
and come right back to watch by Bios
som. She will need very particular
care today. and Miss Selma Lue has
so much she must do. oh, what II
she hadn't weathered the night!
think my heart would have broken
watching her struggle-if-if you
hadn't been there! Will you always
be-there-when things hurt-me?"
YES" he answered her quietly
with q deep look into her eyes. "Nov
let me take you home. for you art