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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-20

AssurdslI branches bear gifts for men to take"
Is that our Christmas tree? Anyhow. the idea
that Prince Albert introduced 1t into Great Brit
ain is very prevalent. One of the prettiest and
most eagerly looked for events of the Christmas
tide-that of the setting up of the Christmas
tree-1s associated with the late Empress Fred
erlck or Germany. Queen Victoria, after the
birth of the princess royal had Christmas cele-
brated at Windsor in 1910, and ION that occasion
Prince Albert introduced the pretty German GUS
tom of decorating Christmas tree Since that
period 1t has become welcome custom for both
rich and poor and affords graceful means of
distributing little presents. 1t probably
first imported into Germany with the conquering
legions of Drusus, and is alluded to by Virgil In
the Georges"
1t will be seen by this that the generally ac-
cepted notion is that Prince Albert was respon-
sible for the British adoption of the pleasing
tree and all that it means, symbolical and prac-
tlcal to the youngsters. But on the threshold
of this acceptaton we are met with this state
ment from the "Greville Memoirs" under date
Dec IT. 1929 when Queen Victoria was yet but
ten years old. "On Christmas day the Princess
Lieven got up little fete, such as Is customary
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-12-20

1T D III II & l..
This legend is well propagated. in
old Irish and Welsh fairy tales.
Inc Idea Is that in ancient Egypt
they used a slip of the palm tree
with twelve shoots on it at certain
winter festivities. The tree SYM
Dol1zed the year with it's twelve
months.
consequently, any one who Is
equal to the effort may believe that
the modern Christmas tree repre-
sents that twelve-shooted slip of
palm. Minds of less stalwart Gre
dullty may prefer to trace the
christmas tree back to Germany
only, where they had Christmas
trees long before they were ever
heard of in this country or ENGLAND
or France
Inc Christmas tree was not in
troduced into England from Ger
many until after the marriage of
queen Victoria to her German con-
sort, Prince Albert. But where did
the Germans get the Christmas tree
idea from? S. J. Adair Fitz Gerald
writing in T. P.'s Weekly, offers an
explanation of this by saying that
far away back In the ages you find
Teutons believing in a mystic ash
tree, Yggdrasil, which, with it's
roots and branches, united the
world Of the living and the world
of the dead. cat the foot of Yge.
drasil sit the three Norns, who de-
termtne the destinies Of men. and
Yggdrasf1's branches boor oiP+a e. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
DRILLS FOR NAVAL MILITIA.
Plans Arranged for Extensive Prac
tice This Summer.

The exercises Of the naval militia or
CARNATIONS this summer. as planned. will
be the most extensive yet held, and will
include rendezvous for combined drill and
target practice. The organizations north
of New York viii rendezvous at Pro-
.incetoWn. Mass. July S TO IL.
The organiza tons south of New York
will rendezvous at Tangler Island. Ches-
apeake Bay. July II to -
The organizations on the Great Lakes
will rendezvous at South Manitou Island,
Lake Michigan, August II to -.
1t not being practicable to arrange a
rendezvous on the Pacific coast. the or
make independent cruises. The Naval Mil
Of the State Of Washington will cruise on
the U. S. S. Pennsylvania. and that OF
Oregon on the L. s. S. Maryland, during
the period from June Is to -. The Naval
Militia Of California will make a cruise
on the L. s. s. Marblehead, from July =
TO n. Target practice OF the naval militia
organizations on the Pacific Coast will
take place later in Puget sound
The L. s. 5. Iowa in reserve at the
Philadelphia navy yarr. make two
cruises with naval militia during the
month Of July, taking out iifst the COM
bined oreaniza tons OF Pennsylvania and
Maryland, and second the 1st and md
Battalions OF the New York Naval Mil
tia. During these cruises the necessary
complement OF the Iowa, in addition to
the reserve crew, will be furnished by the
naval militia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Rash
Covered Hands
Torture Wfful
Scratched Until Raw and Bleed
ing. Could Not Wash Them.
Lost Three Weeks Work.
Now Hands Are Soft and
Smooth Through Use of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.

AZ West Soth ST.. New York. y Y.-"About
eighteen months gEo u rash broke out on my
right thumb and spread until MY hand WAS COM
peteiy covered At first IL simply itched and
then II began 70 burn and torture. My bands
werc in such state that could not put them
in water wash them. I used 10 scratch them
until they and bleeding. and did not
know what II was 10 have a full nights sleep.
While worAine Ind to wear gloves with finger
tips cut OF. and lost three weeks work.
II doctored with druggists. saves and washes
for SIX weeks and did not get any relief. In the
meantme IL had spread to my left hand and the
torture was awful. ] about TO give up IN
disgust when I told to send for a little
CutScura Soap and Ointment. / used TO put the
Cuticura Ointment in the morning When I
got home in the evening put fresh supply
for the night Very often I would get up after
hsing in bed for few hours aud put
II soctbed them 20 / could 20 to sleep again
and the Cuticura Soap and Ointment eased my
hsnd much The irSt night THAT thought there
was nothing the matter with them. | used them
for about tuo months. Now ! completely
cured Ny hands like baby'S, 80 soft aud
smooth. through the OF the Cutic1ra soap
and Ointment" ,Sgnej, William ii. Clark
Nov. II. 1911.
tuticura soap and Ointment are sold every
where Sample OF each mailed free. with - p.
book. Address, "Cuticura,' Dept. L, Boston
Tender-faced men should shave WITH CutieuTa
soap Shaving Stick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
FUNERAL OF GEORGE MYERS.
Body Taken to Leesburg for Burial
in Cemetery There.
Special Correspondence OF Tie Star.


LEESBURG. Va. June ~, 1912.
The body of George Myers OF Water
ford, this county, was brought to Lees
burg this afternoon and buried in Union
cemetery. The death Of Mr.. Myers occur
red Tuesday from the infirmities of old
age. He was seventy-flve years old He
leaves several sons and daughters. among
whom is Thomas Myers OF Washington,
D. c.
j. Allison McCarty died at his home
near Aide, this county. Monday and his
aIiddieburg, Wednesday. He was forty
three years old, and is survived by a
widow and three children. Death was due
TO a complication of diseases.
The body of Mrs. Della violinda Tayen-
ner. widow OF Richard Tavenner, whose
death occurred at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs G. w. Davis. near Leesburg,
was buried In Union cemetery, Leesburg,
ton officiating. Mrs. Tavenner was eighty
five years old. and death was due to a
complication of diseases She leaves two
daughters and three sons. Mrs Levin
Jenkins of Washington, ID. C.. Mrs. G..
w Davis Of near LeeSburg, James Taven-
Dranesville and Charles Tavenner of
Paeonian Springs
w. H. Gill, who recently received a
commission as second lieutenant in the
United States army, has received orders
to report at Washington barracks July Is
Fort Leavenworth. Kan. for three
months preliminary instruction at the
army school, after which he will Join the
21st Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
MOTOR VEHICLES CRASH.
No Serious Injuries Result in Four
Accidents Yesterday.

An automobile owned and operated by
Frank W. Kammerer, 1923 F street north
west collided with motor cycle ridden
by William II. Howard OF 40 street
northeast yesterday afternoon at Madi-
son place and Pennsylvania avenue north
west. Howard was knocked from his We
hicie and slightly hurt, and his motor
cycle badly damaged. He was taken home
in an automobile.
Joseph Williams, GA street northwest,
was thrown from his motor cycle yester-
day afternoon. when his vehicle and an
automobile belonging to Robert S. Wood
ward, 1875 18th street northwest, col
lided at LIST and q streets northwest. Both
machines We're damaged.
Thomas Seibert. i seven-year-old boy,
had an exciting time yesterday afternoon
when an automobile owned and operated
by Gen. A. G. Girard, 1910 Newark street,
Cleveland Park, struck his bicycle. The
accident happened in front Of the boys
home at 1917 10th street northwest. No
injury was sustained by the youthful BIZ
cycle rider. although he was somewhat
excited, but he was well pleased when
told him he would have his wheel re-
paired.
Louis Sapanov. $40 14th street north
west, ran his automobile against a NOV
ing street car at 14th and Euclid streets
northwest last night. His automobile was
badly damaged. but he escaped injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
LOCAL SUFFRAGIsTS MARCH.
Delegation Will Participate in Bal
timore Parade June ~.

Washington suffragists. 100 strong. will
take part in the big parade for woman's
suffrage In Baltimore. June %. Plans for
tho Washington contingent which will
march were made at meeting at 1917
New York avenue last night. The Wash
fngton women wish to impress the MEM
bers OF the democrats convention in Bal
timore with the fact that they are in
earnest about desiring the vote for the
women Of the country.
Among the women who have signified
their intention of taking part in the
parade are Miss Lola La Toilette, daugh-
ter of Senator La Toilette: Miss Elsie
Hill, daughter of Representative Hill Of
Connecticut: Miss Janet Richards and
Mrs. Arthur Ramsay
The District of Columbia banner Will be
carried by Miss Alice E. Jenkins, daugh-
ter Of the late Admiral Jenkins. Others
who are planning TO march in the parade
are Mrs. Anna F. Hendley Yrs. VIII
liam Tindall, Mrs. l.. G. Burner. Miss
Florence E;heridge, Mrs. Silas Hare Mrs
Jennie l.. Munroe. Miss Helen Gardener,
Miss Edith McCalmont, Mrs. l.. B. Thorn
son. Miss Elizabeth V. Brown, Miss J.
May Rawlings, Miss y. ]. Young, Miss
Janet McWilliams, Miss Karle L. Gar
rison, Miss Harriet Hilton, Miss jose
phine Rich. Mrs. Margaret Lain, Mrs.
Driscoll and Mrs. Herbert K. Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
ANACOSTLA.

The Anacostfa branch of the Women s
Christian Temperance Union met yester-
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs. r. l..
Scaggs, 1914 w street. with large men,
bership present. and transacted much
business of Importance. The members
also listened to an address by Mrs. Cav
thorn Of Washington, who explained in
detail the plan the organization Is max
ing for the erection of memorial to
Frances Willard, and urged upon all to
take an active interest in this movement
Mrs. NJ. E. Cornish has been chosen to
act as custodian of the funds that are
collected for this memorial, to be turn
ed in later to the general fund.
The moonlight excursion given last even
ing under the auspices of the Young
Mems Club of St. Teresa's Church in
Anacostia, was declared to be a great
success.
Salem Lodge. No. 22, Independent Order
Of Odd Fellows, transacted important
business at its meeting last evening IN
the local Masonic Hall, and also admit
ted new members and considered appii-
cations.
w. A. BaaU, o. F. n. Madden. Richard
Chase and William II. Lewis. Jr., forming
a special committee OF the original uar-
field Citizens Association. to look into
the question of needed street improve
ments, will shortly hold meeting LOT
the purpose of securing the various opin-
ions OF citizens as TO the best course W
pursue to secure the results
\ conference is 10 he held between the
committee on railroads of the Anacostia
Citizens Association and the street ran
way officials regarding all all-nignt sched-
ule on the Anacostia line Inc hlatIei
was presented at the last meeting OF the
association. and the committee has OBJ
tained data with which, it Is believed,
these officials can be convinced OF the
necessity of the desired schedule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
A Lincoln Memorial Institution.

To the Editor Of Tue Star:
In recent issue OF The Star. Martha
S. Gielow had a very interesting arti-
Gle on memorials in general and me-
MORALS for Lincoln In particular She
says very truly that eff Lincoln could
speak he would point to the mountains
from which hts ancestry came and say:
Give them a chance to make my me-
mortal living one of enlightened citi-
zenship to the mountaineers. In uplift-
ing them You will honor me and mine
and be but giving my mountain people be-
lated recognition for the part they have
played In the history Of the land'''
The author of the communication then
alludeS to the necessity for educational
advancement in the remote and almost
inaccessible portions of our Appalachian
region. / desire TO emphasize the appeal
which is made by the author of the COM
munication and to indorse what she says
about the sturdy character of the people
of that region. AS the article truly saws.
These descendants of our heroic ances.
tors of the best Scotch and Scotch-Irisl
and English and French Huguenot fore
fathers are the most priceless possessions
of the nation today.
Possibly the author Of the communica-
tion Is not aware of the fact. or else over
looked II, that there Is already In that
mountain region memorial to Lincoln
founded, very largely through the lOyal
enthusiasm and devotion Of the brave SOL
der Gen o. 0. Howard. This tnstitu-
ton chartered as Lincoln Memorial Uni
yersity, is situated In the heart of this
mountain region in eastern Tennessee.
but within Il stones throw of Kentucky
and Virginia 1t is doing excellent work
for these mountaineers, but, like so MANY
other educational institutions, is terri
bly, hampered for funds. The suggestion
of an appropriation by Congress for such
Is most excellent, and ought
to be taken seriously by our lawmakers
but Congress usually moves SO slowly
that years may go by before such an APP
is made, il ever 1t Is. and
II nothing else were done. the
institution would be seriously crippled for
the lack Of funds with which to carry on
its work. The knowledge of the instttl-
ton and the good work 1t is doing and the
wonderful possibilities for even better
work should appeal loudly to those who
have money to spare for the endowment
of educational institutions. and parttcu-
Iarly for those who cherish the memory
of Lincoln, as did Gen. Howard and his
associates On behalf OF the board of
trustees of the Lincoln Memorial I-niyer
sitv. | hope that no one who has the
means and disposition to help this insti-
tuition will be deferred from such mr.
poses by the forceful and eloquent appeaI
Of Mrs. Gielow for a congressional APP
GEORGE N. WHITAKER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
vIRGINIANS WED HERE.
Miss Gay Schooles, Is, Becomes Bride
of r. L. Bruce, 68.

Deciding that a wedding in the Ma
tional Capital would be ideal. Robert L.
Bruce, a widower. sixty-eight years old,
of Trevilians. Va, and Miss Gay f..
Schooles. an eighteen-year-o girl of
Beasley, Va. came 10 this city yesterday
and were quietly married by Rev. Z. Hez
SVEN, pastor Of Capital Baptist Church.
Bruce is well-to-do landowner of
Trevilians and has known Miss Schooles
since she was child. Both the groom
and his youthful bride denied that they
had eloped.
We decided wedding performed in
Washington would be ideal and that June
was the most appropriate time in the year
for the service Mr.. and Mrs Bruce
will make their home in TrevilianS Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
BRIDGE WORK IN FALL
Construction of New @ Street
Structure May Start in
October.

Work on the construction of the new
misunderstanding thousand dollar
concrete bridge to span Rock creek at Q
street will not be started before next
October, even though the condemnation
proceedings which have been instituted
should be finished earlier.
1t was stated today b. District Engineer
OF Bridges T. c. j. Baily that, while the
verdict of the condemnation jury may be
brought in during the next few weeks,
notice will have to be given to the WASH
ington Railway and Electric Company to
remove the repair shops which are in the
line of q street, in Georgetown. and
other matters attended to which will
cause delay. SO that there is little pros
pect Of the actual work of construction
beginning before October.
The fine arts commission finally has ap-
proved the plans for the structure. and
the contract for the four buffaloes, which
will grace the approaches to the bridge.
has been awarded to A. Phimister
Proctor of New York, designer Of the
tigers on the 10Th street bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
COMMITTEES ARE NAMED.
Board of Directors Of the Capital
Camera Club Meet,

The board of directors of the Capital
Camera Club, at a meeting last night at
1910 T. street northwest, appointed the
following committees:
On exhtbition-W. c. Babcock. chair
man: c. E Fairman. +. c. Crow. Howard
Udelewitz and W. 8. Adams. On rooms
William Ullman, chairman: F. NJ. Bote-
Ter r. u. Vail. Louis Lowe and ]. f..
Tyler. New members--E. B. PariSe, chair
man: II, X. Hickey. r. 6. Seeker. Henry
Wenz and G. 4. Baker. Lantern slide
r. I. Garland. chairman: ]. l.. Tyler L.
q. SicsIer, c. y. Phillips and &. O. Buck
ingham. Observation-Disclosures Baker,
chairman; &. s. Ely. J. f Tyler, Henry
Wenz. DIR. Andrew Stewart and ]. Harry
Shannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
PLAN NEW BUILDING.
Meeting Place Contemplated b,
Jewish Organizations.

Ptans are under way to erect a central
building. which may be used as a meet
ing place for nearly all local Jewish edu-
cational and social organizations.
In the plans as tentatively outlined, II
Is contemplated that the new building
shall contain assembly rooms, reading
rooms. restrooms. a gymnasium and a
swimming pool.
Members Of the different local Jewish
Congregations Will meet Sunday evening
- Pythian Temple TO discuss wars and
'He2ns OF accomplishing the desired pur-
pose. " IS expected u temporary or
sanitation Will lie formed II the meet
hiS. and out of this will grow q perIna-
hcnt organization. which will have direct
charge or the work until il is carried to
completion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
DIES ABOARD STEAMER.
]. w. Clark, Engineer of St. Johns, to
Be Buried in Baltimore

Jasper W. Clark, assistant engineer of
the steamer st. Johns. died aboard the
boat this morning about o'clock He
was sixty years old and resided at 513
East Montgomery street, Baltimore, Md.
Last night after returning from the trip
down the river he visited the harbor
police station and conversed with the
men on duty. complaining that he felt
choking sensation.
Clark was advised by the police to 90
10 hospital. lie went to drug store
instead. and when re returned he stated
that the druggist could do nothing for
hint Shortly before > O'Clock this morn
ing he was found dying. Casoner hewitt
gave a certificate Of death from natural
causes. The body will be buried in BalU-
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
PLAN TRIP TO BALTIMORE.
Champ Clark Organization Will Go
Tuesday.

Arrangements for going to Baltimore
We're completed by the Champ Clark or
ganizations of the District. at meeting
in old Masonic Temple last night. The
clubs will leave Washington at $50
o'clock next Tuesday morning and. on
reaching Baltimore, will parade through
the streets headed by bands and carry
ing banners. The organizations to be in
line viii be the Jackson Democratic AS
ISOLATION. the Champ Clark Club. the Ma
tional Champ Clark Democratic League
and the National Democratic Association
of the District of Columbia. Capt John
+. Hickey will be III command
At last nights meeting William Sulzer,
representative from New York. was in
dorsed as democratic nominee for the vice
presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Market Meat Box Rided.

An unidentified individual who attempt
ed TO solve the high cost OF living prob
lem at the Western market yesterday is
wanted by the police. Should they sue
coed in experimenting him he may be
furnished free board al Occoquan for a
stated period.
Complaint was made against him by ].
II. Donovan. lie reported that his icebox
in the market WAS opened and robbed of
a rib roast saddle OF lamb. lo!n of veal
and beef shin.
Miss Evelyn Hurdle. residing at the
Rockingham. complained 10 the police
last night of the theft of ten-dollar
bill. The bill was taken from her apart
ment yesterday. she said. while she was
absent entrance having been gained by
duplicate key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
YEAR ENDS At TRINITY
SCHOOL OF GEORGETOWN
Rev. A. J. DonIon Presides.
List of Scholarships and
Prizes Awarded Pupils.

Trinity School Of Georgetown, held it's
closing exercises yesterday. Rev. A. ].
Donlon. s. j.. presided and Rev. E. NJ.
Corbett, s. j.: Rev. j. r. Brennan, S. j.,
and Rev. A. McGrath, S. j.. also were
present.
Rev. Corbett conferred the honors For
attaining the highest average in the
Christian doctrine contest among boys
Edwin Cumberland received a gold medal.
and among the girls Georgia Ricciardi
received similar prize.
The Servers gold medal was won by
Leroy Knott. Scholarships to the George
town High School were won by Edwin
Cumberland. Francis Smith, Thomas
MuntZ, Leroy Knott and Andrew Thuerer.
Certificates were awarded to the fol-
lowing pupils who have completed the
grammar course:
Edwin Cumberland, Francis Smith,
Thomas MuntZ, Leroy Knott, Andrew
Thuerer, John Harrington. Joseph
O'Brien, Edwin Stohman, John Brown,
George Young.
Premiums for highest average awarded
to James Power, seventh grade: Joseph
Mallon, sixth grade; Paul kinnahan. fifth
grade; Joseph k!nnahan, fourth grade:
Robert Shaw. third grade; James McDer-
grade; primer class. George killeen.
Premiums for Attendance.
Premiums for regular attendance were
won by Andrew Thuerer. Thomas Muntz,
Francis Smith. William Smith. Leroy
Knott, Edwin Stohlman, Daniel Walters,
James Power. John Lavezzo, Eldor Mink,
Edwin O'Brien. William Reckcrt Leo Nc
Cam, William kean. Francis Connors.
Oscar Mink. Joseph Mallon. \. Smith, w.
Knott. Martin p. Cook. W. Ricciardi, NJ.
J. Cook, .Tonn Reilly. James f.. Cook. J.
Reilly, j. Nokes. F. Russian. William
Wise, ]. O'Connor, Walter Walker, w.
Wright, J. Sullivan, j. kinnahan. George
Reynolds. j. Spellnlan, p. Kemp, Joseph
Lynch. John Mailon, IL Robinson, Robert
Kemp and Francis Cook.
A musical program. including several
choruses. a recitation by John Donovan.
and a drama, entitled, THE Royal Seal
completed the exercises
Those who took part in the dramatic
performance We're Joseph Kelly. Thomas
Muntz. Edwin. o Brien, Eldor MiplS. W.
Reckert Shirley Macias. Leo Mccain,
Daniel Walters, JOHN Brown. Harry Spell
man. L. Smith. T.. Cumberland, j. LayeZ-
GO f. Stohlman, William Smith, Leroy
Knott Joseph O'Brien. Bernard CastoioU,
a. Thuerer. J. Harrington. ". Cush, John
DAILY, Alloys Smith, il. Higgins, NJ. p.
Cook, Isssdore Castolow, Oscar Mink, NJ.
Mattare. J. Malon. T. Bogley, j. Reilly,
.. Colburn. j. Power, L. Smith. G. Queen.
]. Sweeney, W. Knott, r. Connors. l.
Kearney. j. Z. Clark, NJ. ]. Cook, F.
smith. p. Kinnahan, ". Ricciardi and F.
Campfield Vocal solos were sung by
Miss Cecilia Coupe. Leroy +. x. Knott
and Miss Mary Durldn, with Miss Rose
Kearney as accompanied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Closet Fire Does $50 Damage.

Odor of smoke detected yesterday after
noon In the house Of Mrs. Mary Burgee,
FSe1s Sth street southwest. led to an in
vestiga ton and fire was found on the
second floor. The blaze started in 4 clos
et and burned through the door before Il
was discovered. Firemen eXtinsuisled the
Ire after ABOUT S1Jo damage had been
done.
y Sl1zinS street ear at g.. and * streets
last night 4bou. II O'Clock attracted a
crowd OF pedestrians. No. 10 truck COM
pany quickly eNtinguished the blaze be-
fore any damage had been done