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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-06
Members Of Choir.
DEBATE, 0RAT0RY, READING
High Schools Of Loudoun County,
Va, in Annual Contest.
espondence OF The Star.


LEESBURG. Va. May 6. 1912.
The debating. oratorical and readine
contests and the field day exercises OF
the high schools Of Loudoun county were
held in Leesburg SATURDAY..
The debating contest was held at the
town hall at IL o'clock, the question af.
firming that women should be giver
suffrage under the same qualification az
men," The prize, silver cup, was wor
by w. Welsh of the Lincoln High School
who spoke in the Affirmative
The field day exercises were held al
the horse show grounds in the afternoon
being followed by. a base ball game In
Leesburg between the high schools OF
Lincoln and Hillsboro. In these exercises
the silver cup, given by D. c. Sands. jr
Of Middleburg, was won by Lincoln
Leesburg running a close second.
At o'clock in the evening the ora.
torical and debating contests were held
at the town hall. The former was won
by James King Gray Of the Lincoln High
School, and the latter by Miss Hazel FL
lott Of Ashburn. The awards. ten
dollar gold piece and gold medal, were
presented by Edward Nichols of Lees
burg.
The committee in charge of the various
contests included D. c. Cosley, president
M. 10. Hansel, vice president; II. c. Bar
rett, secretary, and ]. 5. Simpson. treas
urer.
Thomas C. Diggs. state secretary OF
made an address at the local Baptist
Church Sunday morning, and at mass
meeting at the Methodist Church Sun
day evening.
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a soldier who knew how to live. gen.
tleman who knew how to die "A man
who has enriched American heroism with
stainless life" His character was
single. simple, straightforward" I'VE
are proud of him as a conspicuous illus
tration of the gentle courage Of the
American army He showed the way,
and as he passed he found the comrade-
ship of natures like his own. first among
men because they were content to be the
last-and like the Master Of our Christian
faith. unhesitatingiy gave their lives to
show the others how to live"
These and other tributes such a. spring
from the hearts of men for those whose
lives attain the ideal and touch the in
nermost depths of the soul were poured
forth from President and from poet, from
men high in the affairs OF life and from
associates who knew him in his humber
days for Maj. Archibald w. Butt at the
memorial exercises at the National Thea
ter yesterday afternoon. under the
auspices OF Temple Lodge, No. 81, F. A.
A NJ
Everybody knew Archie as Archie"
said President Taft. as filled with emo
ton and with the tears overlooking his
eyes. he began his tribute to his aid and
friend.
compelled me to ask the chairman 70
interrupt the regular course OF the
proceedings to allow me to say on this
occasion what ! have 20 say. ! came
here not expecting to say anything
but being on the program. and having
many pleasant memories Of Archie
Butt, / could not come TO q meeting
like this and be asked to say some
thing without saying II.
Bond Very Close.
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PHILOSOPHY OF EMERSON.
E. v. Brookshire Discusses Charac.
teristics and Beliefs of Poet.

THE Philosophy Of Emerson" was de-
scribed by Z. V. Brookshire before
Capital City Lodge, Philosophical So
ciey, yesterday.
Emerson" the speaker asserted, was
highly evolved man. conscious. as he
himself said. of his higher self. He was
able to escape at times from the limita-
lions of his physical being and dwell
upon the plane of inner consciousness.
Emerson, Socrate. Plato and Jesus
were men who had reached the oneness
of life; they were not .obsessed By
things as are most people today, but
their teachings lift us into the world
of pure thought where principles exist,
and principles have never been an
nounced by any but pure minds: they
are conceived intuitively, coming we
know not how into the world OF life
reflections of the great ultimate prin-
ciple of being"
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Annexation, as much self-sacrifice, as
much of ability to put himself in the
place of another, and suffer and enjoy
with that other, as Archie Butt had.
occasion for tests like that of the
going down of the Titanic frequently
Seveiop unforeseen and unexpected traits
in mon and make them heroes. But
with Archie what he did was nothing
Int conformity to rule of life. and 1t
was lust as necessary that he should do
what he did there as that he should
SUGGEST to me, for instance. when oc-
casion arose for some kindly attention
to somebody that should render 1t and
that he should be my representative in
doing 1t.
exactly what he was everywhere else.
No one who heard the fate OF those
upon the Titanic could have any doubt.
before the circumstances came to us, OF
what he did. The void he leaves to
those who knew him: the fiavor-the
sweet fiayor-of his personality; the cir
cumstances of his going. are all what
ne would have had. And while we
mourn him with tears that flood our
eyes, we felicitate him on the method
by which he went, and the memory
which he leaves"
Decorations in Theater.
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Sunday School Is Reorganized.

The Providence Heights Sunday school,
located near Falls Church. Va. was re-
organised yesterday afternoon under the
direction of Rev A. A. Lott. Officers
elected were: william Taylor. superin-
tendent: Mrs. Ella Robson. assistant SUI
nerintendent; Miss Ella Gaskins, secre-
tary: Miss Edna Gibson, assistant secre-
tary; Mrs. Viola Page. organist; Harry
Taylor, assistant organist; Miss Mary
Parker. librarian: Miss Jeanette Ball.
assistant librarian
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Policeman Injured in Fall.

Policeman George A. Totten of the
fifth precinct yesterday rode his bicycle
against a rope stretched across the pave
ment near 9th and y streets southeast.
He was thrown from his bicycle and re-
ceived severe injuries about the head.
DR.. j. j. kaveney took the policeman
home In his automobile and dressed the
wounds.
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verse. After the singing of the hymn.
Rev. William Tayloe Snyder. chaplain
OF Temple Lodge. pronounced the bene-
diction.
Many distinguished persons from
every walk of life, official and social.
at the National Capital were present
at the exercises. The boxes were oc-
cupied by Mrs. Taft Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Butt, the former a brother of Maj.
Butt: Secretaries Meyer and Wilson,
and the Georgia delegation in Con-
gress. On the stage were seated the
members of Temple Lodge, many Past
Grand Masters Of Masonry Of the Dis
trict of Columbia. and other notables
in the Paternity.
Members Of Choir.
The members of the Masonic choir who
sang were: Percy S. Foster, director;
Harry G. Kimball. accompanist: George
v. Blakeley, c. E. Myers, j. L. Apple,
William G. Atherholt, Kenneth Ogden.
Arthur l. Simpson, Charles r. Bartlett,
Griffith Evans. Perry B. Turpin. Edward
j. Aiken. ]. Henry Kaiser. R. r. Roder-
lex. William Claybaugh. o. F. Comstock.
]. Walter Humphrey. George D. F. Roll
ings, Oliver Austin Phelps and Harry
Forker.
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Funeral of Herbert C. Wilkins

Funeral services for Herbert Claiborne
Wilkins, who died Saturday evening, will
be held this afternoon at o'clock at
the residence. 1923 2sth street northwest.
Burial will be tomorrow in Hollywood
cemetery. Richmond, Va, where the body
will be taken after the services
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-06

in the spirit OF the exercises; no Grape,
no solemn symbols Of death. The
great theater was draped with the
American flag. On the stage, blending
with the colors of the country, were
palms and beautiful flowers. while
from the center hung the mystic SYM
Dol of Masonry, the square and com.
passes, encircling a large portrait of
Maj. Butt. themselves encircled with a
wreath of laurel
The audience was large. and, while
at the outset the eloquence of the first
speaker seemed to move some to ap-
plause, it was quickly hushed.
n At 3 o'clock sharp the members Of
Temple Lodge, headed by Worshipful
Master Carter B. Keene. marched on
President entered and the entire as
semblage arose in salutation. The
United States Marine Band orchestra
opened the program with Bach's Med
of Peace" and Wagner's Album Leaf. )"
Percy S. Foster, director Of the mu-
steal program. then led the audience In
singing MY Country 'Tis of Thee"
After the invocation by Bishop Alfred
Harding. Senator Hoke Smith was in
troduced by Master Keene and paid a
tribute to Maj. Butt, the Georgian =
Simple and chaste, 1t breathed fatherly
tor Smith said. had been a near neighbOr
close and intimate friend and one OF
the reporters on the Atlanta Journa
during his early newspaper career AND
! later Washington correspondent for the
paper.
Senator Smiths Tribute.
Senator Smith said it had been the hope
of Arches mother to make clergyman
of him. and to this end she had made
| many sacrifices, for his father died wher
he was thirteen years old.
His love for all his relatives" sale
| Senator Smith, was a passion. His
| love for his mother cannot be described. ;
He always wanted to enter the army, the
senator said. and the Spanish-Americar
| war made him a captain. Later he was
appointed to the regular army through
the recommendation of President Taft.
| He was a gentle friend. a delightful
companion. and the great crisis but
served to show his real fiber. He met II
with no tremor Of fear, no thought OF
himself. He has shown US and future
generations how to live and how to die
and enriched American heroism with a
stainless life.''
q selected Masonic choir of twenty voices
under the direction of Mr.. Foster, sans
Rhodes Remember Now Thy Creator.
a symbolic hymn Of Masonry. and Edgar
c.. Snyder. Washington correspondent OF
/ the Omaha Bee. who had been closely as.
ISOLATED with Maj. Butt during his local
newspaper career. paid the tribute to
MAI. Butt, the Washington Newspaper
Man.
| Mr.. Snyder prefaced his address with
reading letter from Col. Henry Waiter
son Of the Louisville COurier-Journal.
which said:
II wish it were possible for me to join
my comrades Of Washington in placing
flowers upon the unmarked ocean grave
of our dear friend and colleague, Maj.
Butt. could no more speak in public
for Archie Butt than for one Of my own
boys 1 not only respected and admired
him and was proud Of his career, but
loved him sincerely. There Is a single
compensation: We have but one time
| to die, and il he had been given to
name the day he could not have chosen
q more glorious occasion"
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TRIBUTE FROM TAFT
President Lauds Maj. Butt at
Memorial Exercises.
HIS LOYALTY DWELT ON
Executives Eyes Fill With Tears
During His Address.
OFFICERS CAREER IN ARMY
Theme of Remarks of Secretary
Stimson-Senator Hoke Smith
Another Speaker.
PRESIDENTS PRAISE
OF MAI BUTT

az very much doubt whether I
have ever known a mani have
known women-but / very much
doubt III l have ever known q man
who had as much self-abnagation,
as much self-sacrifice, as much OF
ability I, put himself in the place
Of another. and suffer and enjoy
with that other. as Archie Butt
had
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cannot enter q box IN the theater, I
cannot turn around in my rooms at
the White House, I cannot go any
where that do not expect to see his
smiling face and hear his encouraging
tones The life Of a President is rather
isolated, and those who are appointed
to live with him come much closer to
him than they would filling a similar
function for other persons. The con-
sequence IL that the bond between an
aid and a President Is very close. 1t
enables the aid to read the President,
suppose: and 1t certainly enables the
President to read the aid.
"Archie Butts character was single: it
was simple: II was =, aightforward. He
was incapable OF lit que. He had a
clear sense Of humor. and 1t Eghtened his
life and the lives OF those about him:
but he was singie-minded: e was loyal:
he never had any doubt about what he
ought to say. Life was not for him q
troubled problem He was Q soldier and
he was appointed to serve under another.
and to that other he rendered the COM
pletest loyalty.
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Gentle as a Child.

Jolly, clever, tactful brave, gentle and
tender as a child said Mr.. Snyder. "the
spirit of religion nevertheless pervaded
his entire life. He could do anything
anybody else could do. He could ride
with Roosevelt and best him. or play golf
with Taft and=hold hiseowus He was
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Meets Responsive Chord.

There is a responsive and sympathetic
chord within the breast of every true man
and woman the wide world over when
mention is made Of the virtues and
achievements of the heroic and illustrious
dead. Seldom has there been a more
distinguished gathering in honor Of an
American. Never has there been one
more deeply responsive to the sentiments
and memories OF the hour. But the words
here spoken and the songs here sung will
fall short of their full value unless we
take away with US the inspiration Of our
hero's life and death. Nothing can add
to his record and his glory; the approval
of all mankind abides and remains with
him forever.
HE was a. master mason"
The Masonic choir again sang, this
time Schubert's "Twenty-third Psalm"
aid Charles B. Hanford, the actor.
stepped forth and dramatically recited
Philander Chase Johnson's original
poem, "Vivat Memorial" written as q
personal tribute to MAJ. Butt. The
words Of the poem (prfnted elsewhere
| in The starr. delivered with the dra-
matte force OF the experienced actor.
made pronounced Impression upon
the audience, and when the orchestra
played the prelude to Nearer. My God.
to Thee" many were drying their eyes
and others In the fullness az theft feel
ling softly sang tho words. Of tho dxst
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His Self-Sacri6ce.

Il very much doubt whether / have
ever known mani have known women
but I verS much doubt IL have ever
known Z d5Ap who had g much SELF
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AMaster Mason in 1909.


recorded on the roster of that lodge.
AMaster Mason in 1909.
Mai Butt was made master Mason
in Temple Lodge January %, 1909. But
he undertook no duties in conflict with
those instinctively practiced by him. He
lived the serious and sublime tenets Of
our faith. His Masonry was Of the heart.
and not the Masonry Of insignia and Gre
dentials.
He was an active and earnest member.
He loved the traditions and teachings OF
the order. His sincerity and friendship
won speedy recognition from all his
brethren, and in. short time Archie
was part Of our fraternal life. No as
signment was too small for him to accept
and none too large for him to undertake
He delighted in meeting his brethren in
the lodgeroom, and often remarked that
1T was alike his pleasure and duty to at
tend the communications OF the lodge.
The charitable precepts OF the fraternity
appealed most strongly to him. and he
often expressed the hope that they would
be enlarged and made more effective. And
I believe this hope will be vitalized by
the master Masons of this broad land of
ours in a Masonic memorial home at the
Nations Capital, which shall be hallowed
by the name of Archibald w. Butt Every
suggestion made by him to the master
disclosed his refined consideration for the
rights of others. and his veneration for
the ancient landmarks OF the order
Deserved honors fell fast upon our
brother and with them came the most
exacting responsibilities, but his success
never impaired his simplicity, nor did the
exercise of authority warp his compass
sion. In the greatest peril he was most
heroic, and in his utter helplessness he
was most helpful.
MANY Of our brethren on this stage
were led to the doors Of Temple Lodge
by his example. His last Masonic act of
record was the filing of the petition of
Mai. Blanton Winship Of the army, his
close and warm friend. A week ago
Thursday night MAJ. Winship received
the entered apprentice degree in Tenn
pie Lodge: today he Is In Halifax, watch
ing and hoping that an incoming steamer
bears all that Is mortal of our brother
and our friend. Maj. Butts last message
to US. mailed at Gibraltar March II, was:
Best wishes to those whose friendship
is firmer than this rock. Love to every
one' Then 1t was greeting, now a
benediction.
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father master of that lodge in 1921. His
grandfather and his father were likewise
recorded on the roster of that lodge.
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Ersrxbedx knew Archie g Archie.
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There was no sign OF mourning.save
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-14

less growth, plows II, turns the soil to
the sun and rain, and plants II, he can
make a garden so beautiful that no one
VINO has seen the original field would
ground
But it is
What he has done to it is % to bless
II with his work and care; (2) to let
us higher powers for producing life
have full play
A wonderful result always follows
upon such work as this. 1t is culture,
pure and simple: and il is the only
Wy culture may be had. The same
or a girls mind
therefore. when Abraham Lincoln
iIeao the few books he owned. by the
iilsht OF a pine knot, he was cultivat-
ing the stony soil of his mind, remov-
ing weeds, planting good seeds In the
SSourse OF time he had a wonderful gar
III, ana one Of the plants that grew
~ ne gettysburg speech-is enough
70 convince anyone how well he cult
'aOeo' ana how cultured he became.
III.
Inc American Girl. DESTROYS Of doing
n n her way what Mr. Lincoln did in
-ls, must urst remember that one
t---LIq IS no more like another than one
garden is like another.
cue mas an impulse to polish the
1 - eany log Of her nature. she will
- 60 she prefers to do il after her
10 ws3+ ana manner She may have
~ ~ natJ OF 90 slowly. But. she may be-
A-ese mat she has a chance.
,,ao. sac loves books. let her learn TO
~ tts.l ue pest and get the best out
VI suSHu mat the authors thought.
II she loves music, she viii never be
Colt ~ with trash. That is the poor
s Sst Veneering in the world. Little by
- Ltlts sne VIII find her way into the
small a garden she cultivates, It will
De tuu Of true melodies.
As she becomes cultured by one Of
these or % one Of many other means.
may be ever so sinDia She will ne no
sang. The tone of her voice Will be
as pure as ner words. And the express
sions IN ner face viii De lofty.
IuIture always raises values
Veneering cracks and the comedy OF
IL is exposed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-14
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Church Affairs

Mrs. R. B. Pierson entertained the
Whatsoever class OF Houston Square
Baptist church last Saturday IN her
beautiful new home on Nevada street
The following program was given:
Devotional services.
story Of Bethlehem" Olive Page
Zacharias," Edith Robertson.
Piano solo, Josephine Peach.
Hymn. .Hosannah," Florence Robert
son and Jessie London.
The Magnificat," Ruby Pon5ford.
Song OF Zacharia," Josephine Peach.
Class prayer. Dewey Miller.
Letter from Chinese Missionary"
Louise Dexter
"A Little Song by a Little Girl"
Beatrice Bullen.
Piano solo, Edith Robertson.
Pierson.
OF the 2s Bible questions 10 be an
sMSrea without any preparation, three
girls tied for the largest number. In
drawing lots for the prize, Josephine
FTankenburger won. The business
meeting followed. Mrs MacNeal an
a o11tIl. mat she Is arranging for an
entertalpment to be given by the club
In the near future. A very interesting
letter was read from one of the ab-
sht members in Arizona, giving a de-
scription OF the indians living in her
neighborhood and their customs.
As the secretary Isabel Bullen. ex-
poets to leave shortly for the east, she
oIfered her resignation and Ruby
Ponsford was elected in her place All
enjoyed social time.
MISS Annie B. hurry. Miss Maurine
ScneiI and Miss Richardson will enter
tam the Philathea and Baraca classes
OF Trinity Methodist church on Friday
evening at the home OF Miss NIurry.
1913 East Boulevard. It will be IN the
nature of a valentine party and all
VINO care 70 may bring a valentine for
the postoffice. An election OF officers
Tor the Phlathea class will Be held.
, Friday evening the Aid society Of
the First Methodist church viii enter
tain with a valentine social at the
nome. Of DR.. and Mrs. Detwiler In
Grand View
me Aid society OF the First Meth
4ulst church wiz hold business meet
ing on Wednesday evening at Z o'clock
II the church parlOrs.
There viii be an official board meat
ing OF the Ftnst Methodist church after
prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-14
Parties

At their home on North Santa Fe
street. Master 1Iyer and little Ads
zIabovsky entertained their friends
with a Lincoln party in honor Of their
joint birthday anniversary. The house
was decorated in the national cOlors
and pictures OF Lincoln The table
eenterpiece was a log cabin amid
green field and president lincoln at
the door.
various games were played by the
children, In which the boys prize was
carried away by Sherod 1IenEeI and
lne girls BY Norma Hersk0wIIz After
the games the children repaired to the
dining room, where refreshments We're
served
Those who enjoyed the afternoon
We're Sherod and Helen Mengel, wills
and Charlotte Ellis, David Zielonka-
Joe Amsteter, Matilda Amsteter. MAJ
guerlte Klein, Julius Klein. Mildred
ana Florence LefkOwitz, Haskei and
Lester Goldman, Melville Cheruis. Her
man and Norma Herskowitz Dorothy
Coltman and Minna Gordan
MS ZabOvsky was assisted In on
PERTAINING the little guests by Miss
Rita Guitterman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-14
Out OF Town Visitors

Dr. and Mrs. Lawson, Of Anthony. n.
NJ, are in the city for a few days
Mrs. VIM. Hitchcock, Of Peoria, I'LL,
will leave for her home on Thursday.
after visiting her motherinlaw, Mrs. NJ
J. Hitchcock, in this city for some time
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Powell. OF Madison,
Indiana, after spending two weeks
sightseeing in FL Paso and vicinity,
left Saturday evening for a four
months sojourn in California
J. \. Espe. special agent of the L. s.
land office, with headquarters at santa
Fe, n. NJ is in the city on official
business.
". D. Long. capitalist. of Hamilton.
Ontario, and two sisters. are spending
the winters end enjoying Ell Paso' s
delightful climate
John Liggett. Of Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada. spent Tuesday in FL Paso, en-
route to his mining interests IN Mexico
Mr.. and Mrs. i. Pierce. OF New York,
are visiting in FL Paso-
P. C. Thead Of Pearson, Mex. is in
town on business.
J. E. Bowen came up Saturday from
TOyah 10 visit his family.
Mrs. N HamIin. OF Los Angeles, and
Mrs A Garland OF Kansas City. are
the guests of Mrs Paul. S14 North
OchOa.