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The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR DoINGs.

A Perrone, treasurer and prayer-meet-
ing committee chairman Of the Young
Peoples Society OF Emmanuel Baptist
Church. who has been appointed secre-
tary to the United States Minister to San
Salvador. was rendered a farewell at the
church Wednesday evening by the En-
deavorers and other friends. Solos were
given by Miss Ethel Foster and Miss
Ruth Pope. and readings by Miss yir-
einia Raymond, followed by games and
refreshments in charge of the social COM
mittee chairman. Miss Rachel F1eharty.
The. Endeavorers presented Mr.. Perrone
a gold c. 2. pin with 'Immanuer' en-
graved on the back.
The Endeavorers Of Gunton-Temple
Presbyterian c. E. Society are regretting
the loss OF their president. Edward w.
Thrall. who left the city this week for
Seattle to engage in business there. Mr..
Thrall has filled a number of Offices in
the society and will be missed The vice
president, Mr.. Wright, will act until ar
rangements are made at the society's
business meeting next Tuesday for the
election of a successor to Mr.. Thrall.
Special Easter services at Shiloh Bap-
tist Church, Sunday evening, will be in
charge of the Sunday school and the
Young Peoples and Junior societies of
Christian Endeavor. An attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
EFFICIENCY OF WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Miss Margaret Booth, Of the senior
class, occupies high position in the es-
teenn Of her cIas associates. This 10 evi-
denced by the fact that she is president
of her class. In addition TO the merit
that comes from holding this position.
there Is the added fact that Miss Booth
Is the first girl IN the history OF the
class upon whom this honor has been
conferred.
Miss Booth Is a native Of Marshall.
ILL.,, where she was born March .. 1893
She attended the grammar schools OF
that place until the sixth year. Since
that time she has attended the public
schools Of this city. She Is following the
history course and occupies q high posi-
ton in her classes. 1t Is to such as Miss
Booth that the school may point as max
ing the fact quite clear that the many
student activities Of the modern high
school In no way interfere with the pure
ly academic success Of its pupils. For Il
Is a conspicuous fact thar t-those who are
foremost in the several school functions
are high in the work Of the class room
as well.
Member of Council.
In addition to the responsibilities that
fall upon the holder of the ONCE OF class
president. especially in graduation year.
Miss Booth is an influential member OF
the student council. an organization at
Western by means of which the students
participate in deliberations with the prin-
cipal upon matters that pertain to the de-
velopment Of school life along lines
which touch the students most closely in
advancing their interests. II Is form
of cooperation whereby the representa-
ton OF the students is upon a solid basis
which insures the fullest confidence be-
tween the students and the adrninistra-
ton.
gIiss Booth ts also an exponent OF the
best Of school life in her frequent contri-
buttons to The Western.
Miss Booth Is the daughter Of Fenton
W. Booth. Judge of the Court OF Claims.
He Is a graduate OF the University OF
Michigan.-and was formerly a member of
the Illinois State legislature. Her mother
is Mabel Dana Booth, native Of Lin
coin. Ill
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
Presbyterians Groom Candidates.

Discussion of names in connection with
the moderatorship Of the 124th Presbyter-
ian General Assembly for the coming year
begins to be heard. The assembly meets
in Louisville on May Is, and the open
ing sermon will be preached by the mod
orator for this year, the Rev. John F.
Carson, of Brooklyn. The names so far
TO the front in the open gossip are the
Rev. DIR. Mark A. Matthews, OF Seattle;
the Rev. DR.. Edgar P. Hill, of Chicago.
and the Rev. DR.. William L. McEwan. of
Pittsburg. The first named was a candi-
date last year. and failed because the
honor belonged to the East, II was said.
This year the Northwest comes forward
again with him with more confidence
because OF last years sacrifice. DR.. Hill
came within few votes of election to
this Office when the assembly met in Den
yer a few years ago. The ofice is
claimed for Chicago as representative of
the West.
The Rev. DR.. McEwan represents the
strongest church in the Presbyterian
stronghold of America
The Rev. Dr. Matthews is one OF the
most unique but successful men In any
pulpit. He began preaching at nine
teen, Georgian in a small town where
he built a church before he was twenty
two. Going to the Northwest he has not
only come 10 De a SnTlStldn force tnere
who affects many religious interests. but
Is pastor OF the largest Presbyterian
Church In America. possibly in the world.
He himself built It up, and organized
its members for aggressive work IN such
fashion as to be held up as a model
Religious leaders in half the communions
in the country have sounded the praises
Of this remarkable organizer and his or
ganizations.
DR.. Hill Is regarded as one of the
able and eloquent preachers of the de-
nomination. He was born in Pontiac, ILL.,,
July q, 1851. and his family came to Chi
cago in 1876. He was prepared for col
lege in the Chicago High School, and he
entered Lake Forest College In 1850. and
the junior class of Williams College IN
1sS2, where he graduated in 1884. DR.. Hin
studied law for one year, and became a
student OF theology in Mccormick Theo-
logical Seminary in 1885. graduating in
1855. He at once took charge OF a mis-
sion church in Chicago. He was called
to the First Presbyterian Church OF Free
port, Ill, in 1889, where he remained six
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
SUNSHINE" CLUB
TO ORGANIZE HERE
Branch of International Society to
Be Established in the
Capital.

When the International Sunshine So
ciety was organized in 1sssl its founder
and president general. Mrs. Cynthia
Westover Alden, requested that when the
members sent Christmas and Easter
cards to their friends that they do not
mark them Her idea was that IL they
were not marked they could be passed
on" For" said she. after We have
enjoyed them TO our hearts content why
should we not permit others to enjoy
them also?" It is not "sunshiny'' to
hoard up anything that can be Of use
to others.
The International Sunshine Society was
organized in the Office OF the New York
Recorder with a little band of eighteen
newspaper people. Since its organization
II has brought no end OF sunshine and
good cheer into the lives Of thousands
OF the worlds unfortunstes. Its menu
bership has increased to 10000. with
branches in every city and town through
out the country; also In Paris. London.
and India.
At the present time q sunshine branch
Is being organized in the District OF Cos
lumbia. with Mrs Ella s. Knight. Of I7ff
North Capitol street, as organizer. A
meeting will be held Wednesday evening
at Wesley NJ E. Church. to which all
who are interested In the promotion OF
sunshine work in the District are corr
daily invited. A sunshine headquarters
win be established In this city In the
near future.
Have you had q kindnes showni
Pass it on.
Twas not given for you alone.
Pass Il U. II
Let IL trkEsi down the yeara =
Let Il drJ another's tears.
TIL In heaven ths deed appeary-
Pas Il On.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
LAFAYETTE'S CHAIR
GIVEN TO MUSEUM
Marquise Arconati Visconti, De-
scendant of Famous Frenchman,
Makes Presentation.

The National Museum has In its histor-
ical collection the arm chair OF Marquis
de Lafayette, in which he is said to
have sat on the day Of his death.
This chair is a recent acquisition, be-
ing presented to the museum by the Mar
ouise Arconati visconti. of Paris. 1t was
through the efforts Of Prof. Franz Cur
mont, Of Brussels, that the presentation
was brought about 1t is pleasing to
know that this interesting piece Of fur
riture is now in the National Museum Of
the country Lafayette so loyalty served
during the war Of independence.
The chair is in excellent condition, be-
ing remarkably well preserved. and In
no way repaired. Its frame. OF simple
design, Is constructed of plain unpolished
mahogany pieces about two inches
square. While 1t is comparatively low
chair, the seat being only little more
than twelve inches from the floor, the
curved back stands over three feet high.
The slightly rounded front legs support
horizontal arms. and at the junction are
surmounted with carved figures repre-
senting the heads Of sphinxes, the only
decoration on the chair.
Both the seat and back. as well as the
sides under the arms. are upholstered In
green silk worsted cloth. interviewer with
a floral design resembling tulips. All
four legs are tipped with brass and pro-
vided with casters. The chair has
comfortable appearance. emphasized by
the low seats and the slight curve Of
the back. but at the same time stands
for simplicity and dignity.
After the marquis died in 1894. the chair
became the property OF his grandson.
Edmond de Iafayette who in turn left
IL to the donor, Marquise Arconati WIS.,
conti
A unique historical relic OF this sort.
valuable both on account OF its associa-
tons and as a typical representative of
the design of the period to which II
belongs. is most fittingly placed in the
National Museum collections. where II
can be seen by thousands OF visitors.
The sight OF such mementoes serves to
give reality to history which no amount
OF reading can AFFORD.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

to prevail throughout all the serious work
Of the institution.
Patrons Take Interest.
The notion that the schools belong to
the patrons. that the community owns
the public schools. and that the needs
OF the people should be satisfied by them
Is being more and more realized all over
the country. That this has been known
and felt by patrons of Western is mani
fest by the close bond that exists be-
tween the parents. and the principal In
the Home and School Association. Pa
irons are taking a larger part than ever
this year in the affairs OF the school and
their efforts TO improve conditions, to
make the work of the faculty more tell
ing, to vitalize the work of the Individual
student has taken most practical ana
useful direction The patrons have taken
the attitude of asking to be told what to
do to make the school better, and they
stand ready to do II.
II is little to be wondered at that the
growth of Western has been so marked
within a few years when backed by such
an admirable support by its patrons and
with its affairs administered, as they are.
by the indomitable energy. broad-mInd-
edness, and good sense OF proportion Of
its principal
"A Characteristic feature Of Western is
the encouragement OF the student activi-
ties by Miss Westcott Not for a mo-
ment are any of these allowed TO lie
dormant. II any student function shows
signs OF decay or impairment II is either
reorganized or discontinued and the en-
ergies directed into more desirable chan
nels. This policy accounts for the vigor.
and usefulness OF Western. activities.
The large encouragement that has been
accorded to student functions at Western
is justified by the fact that these have
been the means OF enabling many an
ambitionless student to find a spur to
effort. and a directing force Tor energy
along wholesome lines that would other
wise result in mIsdirection. or worse.
Many boy and girl has gone to West
ern with no aim. no purpose. and but
slight incentive. Where the class room
has failed to provide the stimulus to ac-
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
Catholic Clubs at Universities.

Certain Catholic archbishops, among
them especially Archbishops Riordan. of
San Francisco, and Messmer, OF NIL
waukee. the Paulist fathers, and the
Catholic Extension Society are co-operat-
ing in the founding Of Newman clubs
at State universities. This Newman
Club idea began at Harvard University
In the nineties. II was copied after the
Jesuit work at Oxford. and the Paulists
were invited to take charge Of II. They
were unable to take hold. and II Is still
in the hands of local Cambridge priests.
This Harvard idea has spread to De
Pauw, Cornell, and the State universities
of Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, California. and Texas, at all
OF which Newman clubs have been found
ed. Catholic students at Smith. Vassars
and Byrn Mawr are organized to do local
Sunday school and charity work. and at
times maintain lecture courses. Five
years ago Paulists found themselves able
TO take hold at Berkeley, and with the
help of Archbishop Riordan the New
man Club there is in a house Of its own
that compares with almost and college
Y. NJ. C. A An endowment fund Of
100000 is now raising. The club has a
membership of 2Sa
At the University Of Wisconsin there
is Catholic st. Paurs Chapel and q
NC"ihah Siuos Win u Hiciuocfbnip VI
five hundred-the largest at any univer-
sity. Present development Of the New
man Hall idea Is taking largest shape at
the University OF Texas at Austin, where
Paulists. under direction OF Archbishop
Gallagher, OF Galveston. are founding
and enlarging student work. The num-
Der of Catholic students at Austin is re-
ported to double every two years. and
the number OF all students at all State
universities Is rapidly increasing. The
Extension Society. in so far as IL is
able. Is spreading the idea and has late
" presented 1t to Catholics at half q
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

ment both in Italy and France are the
younger elements among the better type
OF families. Their complaint Is that the
old hierarchy is composed Of men too
far advanced in years. and too stepped in
historic Catholicism to cope with modern
conditions. Their trend Is not toward lib
eralism in doctrine. nor Is IL away from
Roman ritual. II is solely for a new gov
erning body, made up OF younger and
what they call more progressive men.
Methodists. Presbyterians. Baptists. and
others who are studying conditions Of all
Europe, incline toward this native ten
dency, and are furthering it They say
II Is a policy more likely to accomplish
ends desired than the adoption OF Ameri-
can forms and ideals.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

connection with the coming conference
Officers will be elected for the next two
years, the presidents of the local confer
ences will make their reports, as will
other officers. and many resolutions fpI
the advancement OF the denomination
will be passed.
The executive committee OF the CoIum.
bia Union Conference is composed OF
presidents of the eight local conferences
as follows: Pastors E. X. Slade, OF the
Ohio Conference; B. f. Kneeland, OF
Pittsburg. Pa, of the West Pennsylvania
Conference; W. II. Hickman, of Phila-
delphia, of the East Pennsylvania Con-
ference; A r. Sanborn, OF Trenton, n.
j., of the New Jersey Conferences; r. T.
Baer. of Baltimore, Nd, of the Chesa-
peake Conference; J. l. McElhany, of
Takoma Park, d. C., of the District OF
Columbia Conference; W. ]. Stone, of
Richmond, Va, of the Virginia Confer
ence, and f. II. Robbins. of Morgantown,
w. Va, of the West Virginia Confer
ence. and five other members represent
ing the departmental work of the union.
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an active and tireiess worker. She. in
common with the other students. Is thor
oughly imbued with the spirit Of West
ern. She Is member Of the class exec
utive committee that contributes so
much to the good OF the school. as well
as to that Of the Individual member.
Miss LeaveI is the daughter Of Ben
jamin Ashby Leavell. OF Bradley lane.
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tine, responsibility for poisoning in in
dustrial occupations like the handling of
shells from which buttons are made, and
especially what sort of men it is whom
the State imports to act as special po-
lice and deputy sherifs.
Muscatlne difficulties remain unsettled.
Churches have lost members. merchants
have lost business, and people and manu-
facturers are moving away, so the COM
mission reports. The commission re-
CARDS all as wholly unnecessary, and
calls upon all parties TO end II.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07
world'. sinsine Record.

Fron the PIKE IN. ~ Gasstts.
What is probably the worlds record as
a public singer is held by Mrs. Georges
v. johnson. who for more than sixty
two years has been soloist IN the Pres
byterian church. She has travelled q dis
tance Of more than 5000 miles IN merely
going to and from her choir rehearsais
and church services. while the actual
time she has spent In choir seat would
amount to the equivalent Of one year and
q half. )
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

ever Western engages in athletics. It Is
thoroughly ingrained by tradition and
example in the hearts and minds OF lis
students. that Western will rather court
a glorious defeat than win a question
able victory.
This spirit is the life OF the school.
for qualities of high character that find
an expression among the boys on the
playground may be reasonably expected
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

iDcaIculable benefit from all that Ithe
school has to offer in the way OF intel
lectual and social development
Miss Leavell was born in this city
March IS. 1see, and Is a representative
washingtonian. After passing through
the grade schools, Miss Leavell went to
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

Chevy Chase. Nd, who has been con-
nected with the American Security and
Trust Company, of Washington, for tho
past four years. Mr.. Leavell came orig
inaIly from Culpeper County. Va. and
Is a descendant OF an old family that
traces descent from the French Hugue-
nots. Her mother Is Mrs. Elizabeth
oliver Leavell. a native of this city.
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ton, one Of the many societies. or other
activities have awakened sense OF re-
sponsibility or opened up to the student
vtstas Of possibilities that have been the
turning points Of career.
Edits school Publication.
Miss Mildred Leavell. Of the senior
class. is representative OF the Washington
high schools. She has participated In the
activities Of the school and has derived
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

dozen other universities. The name New
man Club comes. OF course, from the
famous Cardinal Newman.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-07

Every legitimate iocai enterprise
should have the hearty cooperation OF
every loyal citizen--Middletown VAL
ley Register.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-11
cotIllion Club

The popular CotHlion club will
dance this evening at the White
Palace. Wheeling park 4 special
musical program will be rendered
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Of the vocalists. The stage setting
Was beautiful. the rear being decor
ated with evergreen and the fronting
adorned with beautifully arranged
ferns and potted plants
The program was lengthy and con-
sisted OF classical selections from the
masters. and the rendition OF each
number was we'll accepted Miss
Margret Rogers. with Miss Edith r
carp accompanied and Prof H. VI.
Shoekey with violin obligaio. was in
beautiful voice and was well received
Miss Alma Bachman. one of the tai
ented Vocalists. very beautifully
rendered two short selections. Miss
Esther Carsons' rendition OF Che
Gioja" was beautiful Other num-
bers. including Misses wilkinson.
Edith r. carp. Gertrude Brown. were
rendered in beautiful voice. as was
the selection by Mrs. J. p. Hanley.
Following is the program:
Sweet OF the DawninE Day . .Hensley
The CharOi Class
Spring OF the Year ....... Novello
Miss Jean Armstrong
Serenade TO summer ............ Denza
Miss Ida Fette
still with Thee ...-.......... Coombs
Miss Margaret Fette
Violin ObhgatO-Mr II. NJ. Schockey
Miss Bertha Gegner
Miss wilma 'Harpfer S''So"
Lulaby-tJocelynl ........ Gods I'd
Miss Anna Malooiy
Violin Obligato-Mr H. NJ Schockey
Setenade 10 Juanita .......... Spicker
Misses Margaret Wallace. Hazel EifIer
Helen Meyers. Grace Moore Hilda
Wright. Ruth Healey. Edna Wagner.
Helen Schultz. Anna Carson. Regina
n.
Spring tNalse Chanteel LEO stern
Miss Ethel Kttle
o. candle riShtin. Fine; rim. Homer
Co.. Miss Flirence Lewis
Miss Shirley wayman O'''''"oe
ta) ] Saw Thee First When Cherries
Bio sned-from "Sayonora'' tJap-
anese Cycle ......... Cadman
'6) The Moon Drops LOw-Ondian
Miss Alma Eastman OS'man
Miss Esther carson mattel
LIST the Trin in Golden Throat
Miss Frieda Lein nSror herbert
Love Lend Thine Aaid Csamson and
- Miss Emily somervIlls st saen'
Miss Alice wilkinson u'N''one
Duet-Every Flower . p,rt,t
Misses clara Stroebei and Laura Bi sT
Chansom Boheme CCarmen) -. Rizet
Miss Sarah Browne
The Cry OF Rachael ..-.. Sat,er
Mrs. W. r. Bowman
Polonaise tMignonl - rhor,..
Miss Gertrude Browne
LIE fCycle OF LIFE . Ronald
Mrs. 7. NJ. Carlin
'aNsuna-Tacea La Notte Placida..
Miss Maud Gabriel
An Fors r Lui ......... va,
Miss Edith r. carp
Mrs. J. = Hanley
Violin Ohligato-Mr H. NJ Schocke,,
Chanson Provencale - = nell 49,.
The Choral alCss
SOLO ohlieato-Miss Edith = Earn
Schockey. IL 'i'
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CARD OF Mr.. HOWARD

To the Bondholders. Stockholders
and Creditors of the National
Telephone Corporation AMI
subsidiary companies:
! advise you 10 stand firm IN
reference TO acceptance of the c.
n. Vercoe proposition. There is
no reason why you should suffer
any loss. Your own trustees are
attempting to sell you out. II
you accept you will become vic
tins of a most outrageous con.
spiracy. Two local banks and a
group of insiders will get the
profits resulting from your losses.
Depend on the result of the liti-
eating pending in the United
States court, and you will get
what you are entitled TO. which is
the full value of your claims and
securities.
JOHN A. HOWARD.
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turned 20 their home NJ Shirley. w.
Va. after q short visit with friends
here.
Mrs. p. Long. OF Reeder. IL visiting
friends and relatives here.
Mr.. and Mira ID. V. Lemon. OF New
Martinsville. are visiting friends here.
Miss Elsie Oldham. OF william Raw.
ersham's great success. The Faum.
who is spending a few weeks az her
home a. Moundsville. following a tour
of Europe with her company. was
visiting Wheeling friends yesterday.
W. J. Calvert. OF Clarksourg. was
in the city on business yesterday.
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SOCIETY
OppenheIm-Stein.

In the presence OF only intimate
friends and immediate relatives. the
wedding of Miss Pearl Stein and Mr..
Max NJ Oppenheim was solemnized
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. at
the beautiful home OF the brides
brother. Mr.. Leon y. Stein. OF Wood
lawn.
The ceremony was OF a quiet nature
and was performed by Rabbi Abram
Brill. OF the Eoff street temple. The
young couple were unattended. The
bride WIS handsomely gowned in
white crepe wolfe. deliberately trim
med with real lace and carried an
armful of brides roses. A large mum.
Der OF handsome and expensive gifts
we're received, consisting mostly of
fine cut glass. china. silver. bronze.
etc. Several congratulatory kilograms
we're also received from out-of-town
friends.
The home was beautifully decorated.
roses being extensively used. After
the ceremony a reception was held.
and Caterer Ziegenfelder served
luncheon.
The bride is a charming young
woman and a great favorite among
the young social set. Many social
affairs have been given in her honor.
Mr.. Oppenheim is a prominent and
successful real estate man. engaged
in business in Niagara Falls. They
lett last evening over the Pennsyl.
vania for New York city. from where
they will sail on Wednesday for the
bermuda Islands. where they will
spend two weeks honeymoon. After
returning. they will make their home
az 695 Chiffon avenue. Niagara Falls.
y Y
Among the out-oftown guess al the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs SiIber.
berg. Of Niagara Falls: Miss Carrie
oppenheim, o. Niagara Falls. and Mr..
\. J. Rice. Of Slatington. Pa