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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19
LIBRARIES and THEIR WORK.
KILN FOREIGN LANDS.
BY Frederic J. Haskin.
BY Frederic J. Haskin.

The largest library IN the world is the
Bibliotheque Rationale of Paris. 1t has
had varied history. 1t was founded in
tho year 1868 by King John, who col
lected 80 books and placed them in a
tower in the old Louvre. During the hun
bred years war these books We're scat
tered Many fell into the hands Of the
English and were carried to London.
Louis Nj tried to revive the library, and
Henry " gave 1t place in the College
de Clarmont and appointed De Thou as
librarian. Two of the librarians of the
Bibliotheaue Rationale were guillotined
during the French revolution.
This library is situated in the heart of
Paris, occupying a whole square of land.
1t contains considerably over 3D0O 900 vol
umes and more than thirty-three miles
of shelving. 1t is the great reference
library of France, and is open to the
public with some slight formalities. The
copy tax which was passed in the seven
teenth century gives it two copies of
every book published in France Among
it's specialties are the largest collection of
current newspapers and periodicals in
existence, the best collection of French
history in the world and a large collec-
ton OF coins, medals and engravings.
There are several other libraries in
France worthy OF mention. The Saint
Genevieve. which was founded in the six
teenth century. has a beautiful building
in the renaissance style of architecture
and contains over 100000 volumes. There
is a, municipal library in each of the
twenty wards of Paris, and there are also
ten artisan or industrial libraries Pc
cuiarly French in their design. These
give lecture courses on Industrial art, in
addition to the loan of books on various
trades.
In connection with the libraries OF
France 1t is interesting to know that
there Is an organization known as So
ciete de BENJAMIN Franklin, organized In
1862, which has been largely instrumental
in founding new Libraries. This society
issues a popular catalogue of good books
suitable for small library and in other
ways peforms the duties Of a library
commission.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19
Library Of the
British Museum,


United Kingdom. In comparison with
the French library this is compar-
atively modern, since it vas founded
in 1853 by the union Of four large collec-
tons. namely, the Sir Hans Sloane col
lection of books, manuscripts and curios,
the Royal Library, the Harleian collec-
ton of manuscripts and the Cottonian
manuscripts. augmented by copy tax
which now adds nearly 10000 volumes
per year to the library.
The British Museum makes a special
ty OF foreign literature and archaeology.
Among its collections are $4,000 Hebrew
books. 27.ocO Chinese books, 1900 books
in other oriental languages and large col
lections Of periodicals and newspapers
filed and bound. It's treasures include
manuscripts from the second century be-
fore Christ to modern times. a complete
set of the seals OF English sovereigns
from Edward the Confessor to Queen
Victoria and many other relics.
The library of the British Museum was
first opened in Montague House In 1859.
and its, present building. planned by Sir
Anthony Panizzi, was occupied in 1847.
The laFge circular reading room, now its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19
Lenten Observance.

The order of Lenten services in the
Catholic and Episcopal churches through
out the city We're announced from the
pulpits of those churches yesterday. The
programs follow:
st. Mary's Catholic Church-Ash We'd
nesday, services at $40 am, $40 am
and 1:3O p.m.; Sundays and Wednesdays
at 1:3O pm, with sermons by priests from
the Apostolic Mission House. Brookland.
d. c., and stations of the cross every
Friday at $50 pm. Several of the SER
mons will be by Rev. A. p. Doyle.
Christ p. E. ChurchAAsh Wednesday,
services at IL am. and 100 pm. Through
out the remainder of the Lenten season,
Tuesday : p.m.; Wednesday, 1880 pm.
Rectors Bible class. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, Pm: Fridays, S pm, SER
mon by visiting clergyman
st. PauPs r. f. Church-Services Ash
Wednesday at IL am; sermon every
Tuesday night at s o'clock: services
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at
) o'clock. F
Grace r. f. Church-Ash Wednesday
services at 7:3O am; communion. 1890
am. and $50 p.m.; every Monday and
Saturday at = pm; Wednesday and Fri
day at 100 pm. -.fa
The usual order of services will be held
at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church dur
ing the Lenten season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19

Second in size to the Bibliotheque Ma
tionale among the libraries Of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19
Berwanger-Bendheim Wedding.

Mrs. Samuel Bendheim announces the
marriage of her sister, Miss Minnie Ber-
wanger, and Louis Bendheinl, the latter
of this city, which took place yesterday
afternood in Baltimore. The wedding was
witnessed by only the immediate relatives
of the two families. The groom is the
senior member of the firm of D. Bend
helm & Sons, this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bendheim will reside in Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19
Tag Day Campaign Opens.

The ladies who are assisting in the tag
day celebration for the Children's Play
grounds and Athletic Association OF the
Alexandria High School this morning be-
gan an active campaign in selling tags
for stores. residences and wagons. The
ladies were i'm every ward in the city;
by the forenoon. and they report ready
response on the part of merchants and
others. The children will not begin sell
ing tags until Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19
Worth to $I8.

All from New 4oks makers
tine correctly new spring styles all dollars less than the prices
quoted Remember
latitude spring born with the melting snow was me
this his morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19

Saint Marks Library in Venice is re
markable in that it has contained all tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19

Bath Brushes, SIC.
Standard at 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19

At SIoo less than fifty different Lingerie
which will be recognized
ton OF trimming Ao at ST. Tailored Waists
with collar
Ats dreams bati with fairy like trim
with high and Dutch nec long sleeves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-19

The Imperial Public Library OF ST.
was founded by 0large Polish
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Convention called to order prompt
ly at l:SO p. m.
Song by Convention, led By c. S
Mckee.
Each of the classes will then be
called in the order above set out ana
urgently requested to prepare some
special song or songs to be rem
dered as a class quartette, duet or
chorus. The committee earnestly
urges that @Eeyy class be prepared
o respond TO this call.
Short impromptu talks by any ana
all that may be called by the Presi,
dent or the Convention
Songs led by various leaders OF
classes or others that may be called
by the president or the convention.
Closing love feast by the people of
Ardmore to their guests.
This program subject to change
as may be suggested by the Conyen.
iion or officers thereof
SALLIE MAYS mccoy.
j. W. HARRELD.
l. II. MASON.
Committee.
Address all further inquiries to
SAIdIE MAYS MCCOY.
Ardmore, Okla
Or to
GEO W. COFFMAN, President.
Ardmore, Okla.
c. II. DAVENPORT.
Glenn. Okla
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Eskimo Wifa Useful.

Eskimo widowers often marry again
within week after the demise OF the
wife. The helpmate OF the savage
does most OF the work, and he Is al
most helpless without her. She makes
and break camp. cooks. cuts up her
husbands XII and carries it to camp.
She dresses the skins OF deer and
seal. She makes the footgear and
clothes. paddles the canoe and carries
every burden. Without her no domes.
tic arrangement can go forward.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Child's Burden OF Care.

"You must try to be like God. son
ME" said the kindly minister to the
worried looking child who entertained
him in the parlor while his mother, up
stairs, was preparing for company. Il
guess | must be" the boy answered,
wrinking his brows, for God and me
gets blamed FOR about everything that
happens in this house. If its big
thing. they say the Lord did IT, and II
any little thing goes wrong it's sure
to be me-"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
How Virginia Town Got Its Name.

Front Royal is the name of town
in Warren county. Va. At first 1t
bore the title Royal Oak" because
Of an immense tree upon Its com.
mons. One day the colonel OF militia
became confused while drilling his
troops and gave his regiment the
a. eer command. Front the Royal"
Such Is the origin OF the modern
name given In a bulletin OF the
geological survey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

Quite early in life Mrs Pope had
realized that Il IS necessary to bs
very careful with ones thoughts They
lead to trouble. She had clipped thu
wings of her own mind. therefore so
successfully that all her conclusions
had become eyasions, all her decisions
compromises. Her profoundest work
Ing conviction was a belief that moth.
ing in the world was of value but
tact" and that the art OF living vas
to tide things over. From Mar.
riage." by H. G. Wells in the American
magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

The geography class was In ses.
sion. One small pupil astonished the
class by stating that in certain sec
ton OF South America there were
talking monkeys. When the teacher
questioned the statement the young.
ster opened his geography and tri
umphantly read This region Is iG
habited by species OF monkey.
properly speaking apes."-The Delln
Gator.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Tomato OH In Commerce.

Tomato oil. useful for varnish ant
as a fuel, is now made from the waste
Of the tomato-preservlng industry In
the province Of Pormo, Italy, where
sa,o0o tons of tomatoes have beer
used In the last year, waste has beer
about 10 per cent, and partial freeing
THIS from water by pressing left
mass-'chiefy Of seeds-of about 1905
tons. The seed mass, by cold com
preston. yields is per cent of golden
yellow oil
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
carried OF Dickens pebrIs.

Everybody knew Dickens. He could
not dine in public without attracting
attention When he left the dining
room. his admirers would descend
upon his table and carry of eggshells.
orange peels and other things that
remained behind. so that they might
have memorials OF this great and
much loved wrlter-Munsey's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
YOUTH HAS A
NARROW ESCAPE
YOUNG 5UlARD OF eOY SCOUTS
FALLS DOWN THE MOUNTAIN
SIDE.

George Eulard. Jr., Son of the West
Main street barber had a narrow es-
cape from death day or so ago. He
was ont with a party Of boy scouts,
OF which organization he is a mem oer.
in the foothills OF the Arbuckes.
While climbing up the side OF can.
yon he stepped upon a rolling stone
and fell a distance OF a hundrde feet
or more. He was pretty badly
scratched and bruised, but sustained
no serious injury.
That he escaped death is little
short of miraculous.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Could Guarantee These Men

An employer of men was inquiring
OF another employer IL he could rec
ommend him two steady sober men.
why, you have just come TO the
right man" was the reply. 81 know
two men-the steadiest men you
could meet in days march; in fact,
| watched them for one solid hour,
when they were with me, and neither
OF them moved"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

Central Park in the city if weather
permits, if not it will be served in
some building.
The citizens OF Ardmore will pre-
pare ample accommodations for all
her visitors and guests, and urgently
asks that all classes and commuu-
ties be represented.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Wise Business Move.

Rigs" Singular. isn't it. that
neither OF your stenographers wants a
vacation this year," Griggs-"No;
It's easily explained. recently took
good-!ooking young man into the
office and neither Of the girls is will
Ing to go away and leave the field to
the other one - Roseleaf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Count's witty Reply.

The royal band was playing for the
King, Louis XIV. the "Miserege Of
Lully." The king was on his knees and
so was the whole court His majesty
kept the awkward attitude until the
end of the hymn. After rising, the
king turned TO the Count de Gram
mont and asked how he found the
music. Very sweet to the ear, sire.
but very hard on the knees"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

A man brought before the court IN
Biddeford. Me, on charge oi
vagrancy, when asked by the Judge to
give his name. answered. David Co
home" The judge contracted his
brows Your last name again he
asked. "Gohome." was the reply All
right, go ahead. - said the Judge,
that's 4 new one on me"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Cultivate Presence Of Mind.

Presence of mind is greatly depend
ent on knowing what is best to be
done under conditions or alarm or
danger. II this knowledge IS acquired,
a very moderate amount of courage
and some common sense will enable
persons to act with discretion and
consequent safety in very trying cir.
cumstances.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
PROGRAM OF THE
SINGING CONVENTION
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION.
April 9th, 1912.

The Convention will be called t,
order in regular quarterly meetin,
in the Assembly Room at the Cour
House promptly at . o'clock p. M.
Saturday, April 9th, 1912.
Song by the Convention. led by the
President.
Prayer by the Chaplain
Welcome address by the Mayor,
David IL. Dawson.
song, led by q. c. Adams.
business of the Convention trans
acted.
Song by Convention.
Benedction by Chaplain.
NIGHT SESSION.
Opened by song promptly at p M
The night session will be held at the
Baptist Church.
Prayer by the Pastor, Rev. T. NJ
Masters.
Welcome song by Ardmore High
School Glee Club, led by Mrs Ne
Clintock.
Address by the President of the
convention.
Any unfinished business will be
transacted
Address by c. w. Richards. Super
intendent of Ardmore City Schools.
General singing by Convention.
Glasses or individuals as called by
the President or the Convention
Closing song, led by J. A. Carroll |
Benediction by Chaplain.
SUNDAY MORNING SESSION.
April 7th 1912,
Sunday morning session will be
opeend promptly at 10 a. m. a, the |
Opera House with a song led by the
President or some one of his selec-
ton.
Prayer by Chaplain.
Song by Convention. led 10y J. \ .
ClaXton.
Address by Rev W. II. Marin.
President Harcrove College.
response by w. S. Gardner OF
Glenn, Okla.
Glasses called in the following
order and each will be expected to
respond with two C2) songs of Their
own selection:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17
Only JustifiatIe War

The only war that the spirit OF to-
day can think Of without shame ia the
Indignant defense OF a homeland
which is home for all.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

Think of ALBATROSS when you
see YOUR grocer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

Watch Randol-Ditzler's ad Monday
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-17

Use Ardmoreite Want Ads
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
TWO DEAD IN DENVER FLOOD.
Others Injured and Missing - Prom
erty Loss i'm Millions.

Denver, Col, July 1.-Two dead.
five injured, two missing and prop
erty damage of at least $4,000. 600
were the net results known late to-
day of last nights flood, which was
caused by cloudburst.
Accurate figures on property dam
age still are incomplete. but esti-
mates run as high as five millions.
Practically the entire wholesale and
factory districts We're flooded.
The big City Auditorium TODAY is
refuge camp. At dawn 500 of the
homeless were gathered there and
were being fed by the city. Twenty.
i've children. from six months to six
years old. whose parents may have
been lost, are in the care of Il police
matron.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
WOOTEN VERDICT SUSTAINED
Supreme Court Opinion i'm Spartan
burg Liquor Case.

Columbia, July 15.-In an opin-
ion by r. c. Watts, Associate Justice
concurred in by Eugene b. Gary
Chlef Justice. G. y. Woods and u. e.
Hydrick, Associate Justices, the Su-
preme Court affirmed the action of
the November term of Court for Spar
tanburg County, in the case of the
state against Ed Wooten, who was
sentenced to serve one year for the IL
licit sale of alcoholic liquor; six
months each for maintaining a com
mon nuisance and storing alcoholic
liquors for an unlawful purpose
Associate Justice T. B. Fraser filed
dissenting opinion.
Inc appeal was on four grounds
charging error on the part of the pre-
siding Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
n DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Miss Eva kingman the Hostess for
Her Guests. Misses Mills and Adams
of StatcSviIle.

ON Monday evening Misses Anna
belle Mills and Sar Adams, of
Statesville, We're the guests of honor
at charming reception given by
Miss Eva Kingman at her beautiful
home on Washington street.
Numerous friends of Miss Kingman
were present to meet her attractive
guests and a most enjoyable evening
was spent by all. During the evening
dancing was enjoyed and delight
ful instrumental and vocal music was
furnished by Misses Siddall, Randle
and others.
The punch bowl was faVOrite cen
ter of attraction for the young folks
and delicious refreshments were serv-
to the guests during the evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20

clhct form than previously He was
loudly cheered when he declared.
Nobody bur al isnoIant II prejuiced
man would entertain the thought
that l favored social equality" He
believed in The separation Of the two
races, would have mad such a separa-
ton in the 70s. but it was not prac-
ticahle then, just as it is not prac-
tcable. even now, for street railways
t. provide separate cars for the Whit,
and blacks.
Judge Jones scored We'll on his
charge that Biease was attempting to
get the vote of the Confederate Vet
erans by pretending that he voted for
Wade Hampton as against ]. l.. NJ
lrby. His accusation that Governor
blease was twice a deserter ELECTED
loud applause.
i have too much love for my State.
for the glory of her traditions than to
| want a crooked man. a dishonest man
CRATER in the Governors office" was
among Judge Jones significant ut
terances.
During his speech Judge Jones was
Interrupted by constant calls for
Blease; and impatience for the ap-
pearance of his opponent was ex-
pressed in the frequent remark: His
times out" Nevertheless there was a
generous round Of applause when
Judge Jones left the stand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
"REBUKED CORRUPT POLITICS.
by not Voting for Taft. Work, Tell,
Republicans.

Washington July I5.-Senatur
Works. Of California. an active pro-
gressive Republican. i'm "A statemcrt
given out today declared the pro-
moters of the new party" would he
guilty Of dishonOrablc dealings if
they should attempt to retain control
Of the Republican machinery i'm States
where the progressive faction con-
trols the Republican party.
Senator Works declared neither
Taft nor Roosevelt had been legally
nominated; that the Republican party
had no legal nominee. and that voters
were free To- vote for whom they
chose. He said that this is no time to
form new party. That must come
later" he said.
Senator Works said the alternative
for Republicans was to "rcbuke cor
rupt politics" IL they did not believe
Taft WAS honestly elected 10y refrain
ing from voting for him. by voting
for the Democratic candidate. or hy
voting for Roosevelt or some one else
"a IN independent candidate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
N COMBS CAMPAIGN MANAGER
GOV. WILSON'S CHOICE ELECTED
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN.
succeeds Norman r.. Mack a. Execu.
tive Head of Democratic Party -
selected by Unanimous Vote of
'ommittcc--JOscph T.. Davies. of
Wisconsin. Elected Secretary.

chicago, July 15.-William .,Ec-
Combs of New York. Governor wood.
row wilson's choice. today was elect
ed chairman of the Democratic ma
tional committee, and was empower-
Cd TO appoint a committee of not
lever than nine members of take ac-
tive charge Of the Democratic Presi-
Dental nominees campaign.
Mr.. McCombs also was authorized
10 select national treasurer and
such other officers as he may see fit.
including, possibly. vice Chairman
and after consulting with Governor
wilson, to name the location of the
headquarters. Mr.. IIcCombs said he
thought the principal headquarters
would be in New York.
But / am not going to appoint
anybody or select any place until 7
confer with Governor wilson" he
| added
Joseph E. Davies, of Madison. Wis
was elected secretary of the commit
tee to succeed Urey Woodson, of
Kentucky. John 1. Martin, of St.
Louis, was reelected sergeant-at-
arms.
Mr.. McComb's selection and the
plan to appoint a campaign commit
tee of nine, the majority of whom are
10 be members of the national COM
mittee, with Mr.. McCombs chairman
of the subcommittee, were ordered
In resolutions offered by Committee
man Robert 5. Hudspeth, of New
Jersey, as representing the wishes of
Governor Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-20
IN HONOR OF MRS. JENNINGS
Mrs. Gordon Bradley the Hostess at
Charming Entertainment Friday
Evening.

ON Friday evening Mrs. Gordon
Bradley entertained very delightfully."-
In honor Of Mrs. Jennings, of Char
lesion, who is the guest Of Mrs j. C.
Huger on Washington Street.
Delicious refreshments were served
and several of the guests contributed
TO program of musical and dra-
matte numbers which rendered the
evening very enjoyable. Mr.. Edmund
Murray, the blind artist, in his char
'cteristic and charming way, afforded
keen pleasure to his listeners, with his
musical hits, playing several instru-
ments at one time and doing a no
less interesting stunt in his clever
artistic paper work, being absolutely
dependent upon his sense of touch for
the beautiful creations he produces.
Miss Julia Seabrook, gave a dra-
matte rendition of Hoods we'll known.
Horse Race" and a few other raci-
tations during the evening.
Mrs. j. a. Mcknight presided at the
piano, assisted by Miss Bell Prioleau,
and Mrs. Huger sang some old ia
miliar songs, all joining in the che
rus.
All voted Mrs Bradley most
, charming hostess.
Among the Out-Of-tOwn guests
We're, Mrs. and Miss Jennings, Miss
Belle Prioleau and Miss Julia f.
! SeabrOok of Charleston.