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Evening journal., 1913-12-12
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VIOLA NEWS NOTES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
VIOLA, Del. Dec. 12.-Emil Cub
bage spent Saturday and Sunday at
Wilmington.-Mr Watson Sipple
spent Saturday at Dover-Miss Mary
Cameron Of near FELTON, spent the
weeks end with Miss Pauline Jack
SON. Elmer Vincent and Elmer Tat
man were town visitors last week
Mrs. Harvey Shank is visiting friends
and relatives OF Johnstown, Pa. r.
Mrs. Henry DeBlois spent Tuesday
at Dover-Harry Dull has accepted a
position at Newark-Mrs Florence
Vincent spent Monday at Dover
William Chambers spent Monday and
Tuesday at Wilmington-Mrs. Tenny-
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
WOMAN ACTIVE AT IO9.

MANSFIELD. Conn, Dec. 12.--Miss
Annie Conant celebrated her 1920
birthday. She is in good health and
daily busies herself about light house
hold tasks. Among those from whom
she received congratulations was Miss
Betsy Caphon. schoolgirl friend and
neighbor, who is also nearing the 1920
year mark, having been born August
2S, 1912. Both are natives of Con-
necticut.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
MRS. YOUNG LOSES posi-.

CHICAGO. Dec. 12--Mrs. Ella Flag
Young, for the last four years Super
intendent of Schools, failed to be re-
elected by the Board Of Education.
John d. Schoop. Assistant Superin
tendent, was chosen in her place.
When the first ballot showed that the
members of the hoard were not un
animous in her favor Mrs. Young
withdrew.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
LOSES roof UNDER CAR.

Special to THE EVENING JOCRNAf<
MILFORD. Del, Dec. While I'M
loading coal at the Milford freight
yards yesterday afternoon. William
Burton had his left foot so badly
mashed that It was necessary 20
amputate half Of tho member. Burton
was standing on car when a shift
ing string Of cars were backed into
the car. He lost his balance and
fell to the ground, one Of the car
wheels passing over the foot. DR.. j..
Lynn Pratt and DR.. Prettymap anapn-
tated the member.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

son DeBlois is spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. short Of st. Jones
Miss Ella Gooden has been visiting
Mrs. A. r. Meredith Miss Grace Bell
spent Sunday at Willow Grove
James r. Davidson of Cheswold,
spent Saturday i'm Dover-Miss Flor
ence Vincent spent Sunday W.. Miss
Mabel Chambers, of near Petersburg
Alice Williams spent Saturday at
Milford-Mrs d. G. Moore spent
Thursday at FELTON,.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
HORSE DIES IN MIKE.
Special to THE EVENING JoURN,

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del, Dec. 12-while
driving home Tuesday evening.
Causey Owens, a resident of this own.
lost q horse when the animal lost its
footing at the Dixie" narrow cause
way crossing a stream of water east
of Milford After falling over the
embanlment, the horse became stuck
in the muddy bottom and was drown
ed. Owens and companion had
narrow escape from meeting the same
fate, but aid coming at the opportune
time helped them to reach solid
ground.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
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digesting such a meal In brief
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Evening journal., 1913-12-12
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WashmptOni y. =
Thus we see how those club men and
others OF Ike TX have been engaged IN
throwing dust in our eyes" and we also
see plainly demonstrated that the
only course TO pursue with them IS 10
visit the collectors Office and procure
from his list "conspicuously displayed
for public Inspection" a list of names
and addresses Of all those who have 50
imprudently boasted OF their Govern
ment license and "show them" what
the strong arm Of the law is good for
Mrs. NJ. A. Catterson
Cheswold, Del, Dec 10. 1918
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
eAnd Now i Can Only Eat Soft. Mushy
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Dyspepsia Tablets will bring to any
one more enjoyable and comfortable
FEELING after a large meal than one
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Evening journal., 1913-12-12
VOTE ON CURRENCY BILL DEC. II.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA final
vote on the currency bill in the senate
Dec. II was the goal toward which
Democratic leaders bent their efforts.
It was believed all speeches could be
concluded early next week and that
within few days an agreement can
be made for a vote.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

The proud record of the Philharmonic
Society of New York, which will be heard
in concert at the New National Theater
next Tuesday afternoon at 4:S0 O'Clock,
extends over a period OF seventy years
Of continuous achievement In the course
of its long and honorable career the
greatest conductors of succeeding gener-
atoms have served as its leader.
The society was organized in 1Si2 by U.
c. Hill, who banded together a compare
lively small body Of musicians on a CO.
operative basis to give symphony con-
certs at regular periods in the old Ger
mania assembly rooms. Year after year
the orchestra played its popularity and
its influence constantly increasing. Long
before the civil war to be a patron of the
Philharmonic Society and enjoy its dig
nified, weIl-arranged programmes, was
deemed not only the greatest of musical
treats, but quite the thing from a social
viewpoint-an aspect of its prestige as
marked to-day as ever.
Theodore Eisfeld succeeded to the lead
ership, and was followed in turn by Carl
Bergman, Max Martezek, II. C. Timm,
DIR. Leopold Damrosch, Theodore Thorn
as. AdoIph Neuendorff. Anton Seidl, and
Emil Paur Then came three years of
guest conductors" including such dis
tinguished musicians as Edouard Colonne.
VASTLY Safonoff, Gustav Kogel. Henry
Wood, Victor Herbert, Willem Mengel-
berg, Richard Strauss, Felix Weingart-
ner, and Karl Panzer. Safonoff returned
for a period Of three years, and then, in
1909, following a complete reorganization
of the orchestra on a permanent basis,
came the late Gustav Mailer. who COM
pleted two successful seasons.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
AMONG THE CLUBS.

The Excelsior Literary Club held n
meeting Tuesday, January u, at the
home OF Mrs Hawkes. in G Street South
west. Mrs. Muller, president. presiding.
The meeting was opened by an excellent
paper on the comedies OF Shakespeare
by Mrs. Ewing. followed by . paper on
the life of the great dramatist by Mrs.
Naylor The plays of Shakespeare were
discussed and quotations were given In
answer to roll call. Refreshments were
served during the social hour.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Caledonian Club Ladies Auxiliary at
Eagles hail Thursday evening" the fol-
lowing officers were installed for the en-
suing year. Chief W. Grant. of Caledon-
ian Club. presiding:
President. Mrs. John D. Higgins: vice
president. Mrs. Thomas J. Weeks; past
president. Mrs. Jessie F. O'Brien: treas
urer. Miss Jane Petrie: secretary. Mrs.
John McGinty; chaplain. Mrs. William
Howe; and guard. Mrs. Mary Pearson.
The past president OF the club. Mrs
J. F. O'BTien. was highly cOmplimented
on the good work done during her term
of Office.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
HUNDREDS OUT TO WIN THE
s67S SCHUBERT PLAYER PLANO

As in preceding special awards. the
public has been quick to respond TO the
offer of d s575 player-piano to contest
workers.
The Advocate has purchased the Schu-
ert Player-Pisno from the Joseph Hall
Chase Piano Company, 1907 G Street
Northwest, and will give II to the per-
son casting the most votes in The
Herald's $500 Contest between the dates
of January 16 and February /, 1913. Any
one is eligible to compete for this special
award, whether a contestant or not. The
only condition is that all votes shall be
cast for some contestant. Those familiar
with the Schubert Player-Piano need not
be told that it is high-lass instrument
in every way. Those unacquainted with
this superb piano are invited to visit the
contest building, ia Thirteenth Street
Northwest, where II is on exhibition. 1t
has lightweight notes and is equipped
with automatic tracker transposing de-
vice, and the famous Duffiano steel back.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
LONGEVITY PAY
ALLOWED TEACHERS
Comptroller of the Currency Makes In
portant Ruling, Reversing
Former One.

BY a decision handed down yesterday
by Comptroller OF the Currency r. J.
Tracewcll regarding the payment OF the
teachers OF the District the Board OF
Education is given such additional power
as is felt to he an assurance OF n more
flexible management of the District
schools
This decision grants 10 the school
board discretionary authority to reduce
teacher in class, but TO include the
longevity pay to which the teacher is
entitled. according TO the length Of his
or her term of service.
This is practically a reversal of a for
mer opinion of the Comptroller Of the
Currency and followed letter from DR.
w NJ. Davidson, superintendent Of
schools, requesting a rcOpening OF the
question of the payment Of teachers. The
former rule provided that teachers being
reduced i'm class had to accept the basic
pay of that class without being given
credit for the longevity pay for length
OF service.
The reversal Of opinion is explained by
the fact that there have been recent
changes in the school laws. which make
the change in the manner of salary pay
ment advisable. Regarding this Comp
troller Tracewel's opinion reads:
1T has been provided by law, as above
set out, that teachers employed in the
normal. high. or manual training schools
may be placed in group A, class s, and
receive ther. longevity increase accord
ing to their number of years OF eX
perience in teaching in accredited nor
NAL. high. or manual training schools.
Thus it is seen that the Identical rea-
son upon which that decision was predi-
Gated as regards the salary OF a teacher
on demotion. in so far as IL affected tho
normal, high. or manual training
schools. no longer exists The reason no
longer existing the rule should also
cease to exist. 1t was admitted in the
decision that the ruling was technical
and inequitable. The law now permits
of an equitable rule as regards promo
tions or demotiOns, and l am gratified
10 be able to adopt such equitable rule"
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
WRECKING OF KEY MANSION
RECALLS origin of anthem
Story Of "Star Spanged Banner" Unknown to ManyWas
Written by Francis Scott Key While on
English Ship OFF Fort McEIenry

B. Taney. subsequently Chief Justice OF
the Supreme Court, but II was more than
forty years after he heard the story that
Justice Taney gave II to the public In .
preface to a book of poems that had
been written by Key. Others have given
other versions, but the chief point Of
difference has related to the question
of the music.
Issued in HandbfIl Form.
Key wrote the lines of THE Star
Spangled Banner on September 13, 1874
Several claims have been made that
copies were issued at once in handful
form. that 1t was accepted with great
gusto and that it was sung as early as
September Is. from the stage of a Bal
tmore theater. Evidence has been found
that 1t probably never was sung earlier
than October 10. 1914 and that when II
was sung II was marked to be sung to
the tune of "Anacreon in Heaven"
Other songs heard at convivial gather
ings had appropriated the same tune.
This is the way the lines run:
To AnsIcon. in heaven where he sat in full glee.
A few Sons Of harmony sent a petition,
That he their insIirer and pstrun would be;
When this answer arrived from the Jolly old Gre
cian-
voice. fiddle. and flute.
No longer bc mute;
IN lend ye my name and inspire ye to bot:
And besides. I'll instruct ye like me- to intwine
The myrtle Of Venus with Bacrhus' vine.
The through Olympus Immediately few;
When old Thunder pretended TO give himself airs
n these mortas suffered their sbemes to pursue
The devil goddess will stay above stairs.
Hark already they CITY,
In transports of joy.
4 fig for PaTIassus. tn R0uley's well hy:
And theTe. my good feIows, well learn TO entwine
The myrtle Of Venus With Bacchus' vine.
II was in behalf of a DR.. Beanes, who
was held a prisoner by the British that
Key was sent under a flag of truce to
plead for his release. After long parley
the favor was granted. but neither Key
nor any others were permitted 20 leave
until after the attack on Baltimore. One
of the many contributors to the various
versions of this historic incident was
Mrs. Anna II. Dorsey, a niece OF this
DIR. Beanes. Her story was that the doc
a rumored British defeat at Washington
when three footsore soldiers appeared
and asked for water. Somewhat under
the influence of punch, Beanes and his
friends made the soldiers prisoners. That
act was resented and led TO the impris-
onment of Beanes. II DIR. Beanes had
not made merry Key would not have
been given the opportunity to witness
the spectacle that stirred his poetic
soul and that resulted in The Star
Spangled Banner" Mr.. SOnneck has
called attention to the strange circum-
stance that the drinking song seems
to have furnished the melody for the
words and that they had their root in
an event inspired by BacChus.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

One of the shrines of patriotic pill
grams-long the trysting place of many
n sentimental journey-has been sacri-
feed to the implacable demands Of mod
ern progress. In the closing days of
1872 workmen began the wrecking of the
Key mansion. constructed about rs years
ago in Georgetown. Francis Scott Key
lived there from 1903 to 1928 and efforts
were made to have the building pre-
served as a lasting memorial to the au-
thor of the American national anthem.
Admiral Dewey and the late Rear Ad-
m!rai Schley were among prominent men
interested actively in the association
formed for that purpose. Efforts were
made to raise the necessary funds by
popular subscription. but the necessary
money could not. be obtained.
From occasional inquiries ii appears
that there are good American citizens
who do not know there is a national
anthem. Thousands who do know that
THE Star Spangled Banner is the ma
tional anthem have forgotten how or
when it came into existence. Some take
it for granted that. like .Topsy," It
"growed.'' 1t may startle many to be
told there seems to be the best of evil
dence that the American national an
them found its melody in an English
drinking song.
Prisoner on Vessel.
Many of the published versions OF the
origin of the ballad destined to hold such
an important place in the world are
regarded by careful investigators to have
been based on fiction. There appears to
be no question of the existing circum-
stances under which Key wrote the
verses-practically a prisoner on a YES
Sci Just outside of Baltimore-while guns
Of British ships were bombarding Fort
McHenry. You may recall some OF the
lines:
o. say can you ses by the daRn's early light
What proudly We hailed at the twilghts last
cleaning.
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the
perilous fight
Ger the rampaTts We watched. were - calamity
streaming!
And the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in
the air.
Gave Proof thrpsh the night that our flag was
still there.
o. say does that star-srangled hammer still
Der the land OF the free and the hosna of the
brave:
Other verses can be easily obtained by
any who are curious II will be of
greater interest now to peruse the Brit
ish verses entitled. ITO Anacreon in
Heaven" from which The Star Span
gled Banner is said to be an ohshoot.
Information bearing on this phase OF the
subject was gathered a few years ago by
o. G.. Sonneck. under direction OF the
Librarian OF Congress. When the verses
were first published >the identity OF the
author was not revealed. Soon after Key
related the circumstances OF his writ
ing the lines to his brother-in-law, r.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
Prof. Huvkiu. to Lecture.

The members of the Twelfth. Street
branch, Y. NJ. c. A, are arranging for
a big mems mass meeting this afternoon
at $50 o'clock, to be held in the beauti-
full gymnasium of their new building.
1916 Twelfth Street Northwest. Prof.
John r. Hawkins, formerly president of
Kittrell College, North Carolina, and now
secretary of the financial department of
the A. NJ. f. Church, with headquarters
at Washington, will be the speaker of
the day, his subject being Character
Studies"
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
Mothers Club Meetrpr.

The District Congress OF Mothers. at
its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday
afternoon. January q. at 3 O'Clock. in
the Raleigh Hotel. will take legislation
up for the consideration. The bill to be
considered are the teachers annuity bill.
schools as social centers. widows pen
sions. the Juvenile Court. and better
police protection for the District The
programme is in charge OF Mrs. Fred
Dubois. and she earnestly desires that
all interested in the subjects to be dis
cussed will attend the meeting
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

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The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
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The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

To check the waste Of fuel due tn the usual meth
DDS Of burning coal Italian scientist has advocated
The conversion Of the worlds supply Of coal into eIec
trics4 power at few central stations as possible u-
der scientific supervision.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
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The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

The tercentenary Of Iosarithms will be celebrated
at Edinburgh next year
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

Bombs which liberate a deadly gas on bursting
have hecn supplied to the French police for u-e
against criminals who barricads themselves in build
ings
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

An afternoon and an evening perform
ance Of The Last Of the Mohicans'' as
dramatized by Miss :. Z. Simmons and
Miss c. W. Orr. in their work on Eng
lish classics. will be given by the dra-
matte society OF Central High School
during the first week OF February.
The story is told in three scenes. A
prologue. composed I'm the meter of
LongfellOw's Hiawatha: two poeticaI in
terludes, and an epilogue, present In q
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

1t has been definitely settled that Pad
erewski is TO return to America next sea-
son for an extensive tour throughout the
country, which will be under the direc-
ton of Charles A Ellis. OF Boston. This
greatest of living pianists has not been
in America since the winter of 1e0S-Oa.
wnen he spent a few weeks in the East.
His principal object in coming to Amer
lea at that time was to have his sym
phony performed by the Boston SYM
phony Orchestra. Since that time he has
had a very successful tour in South
America and an equally successful tour
in South Africa while giving many con-
certs in Great Britain and on the Conti-
nent. Paderewski will arrive in America
in September, and will open his tour
with a series of concerts in Eastern and
Western Canada. He will be here until
April. and will play in the neighborhood
of 100 concerts. Mr.. Ellis also has made
arrangements whereby he will have the
direction of a seasons tour of Fritz
Kreisler, the eminent violinist Mr.
Kreisler will arrive in America toward
the end of October, and stay until spring.
Both Mr.. Kreisler and Mr.. Paderewski
will give concerts along the Pacific Slope
and in the South, as well as in the
Northern and Eastern States.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

: DR.. Tom Williams, the well-known
nerve specialist. will be the speaker at
The next meeting of the Webster Home
and School Association, in February.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

The lecture on Vocational Guidance"
given in the board room of the Franklin
School on Thursday afternoon by Miss
Henrietta Rodman. OF the wadleigh High
School New York City. created a stir in
educational circles. Miss Rodman is
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

The Office of Principal Frank Daniel at
Mckinley has been redecorated in an at
tractive shade of tan, and an exhibit Of
framed pictures. the work of the art de-
partment. hung on the walls
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

The girls OF Western High School will
entertain the two cadet companies at
feed" next Thursday afternoon. On
Friday night the company dance will be
held at the Brighton
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

At the indoor meet at Convention Hall
on February IS championship in light
weight and heavyweight classes in bas-
ket-ball will be decided
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

Armstrong Manual Training School f.
preparing a programme of plantation
melodies and patriotic speeches for the
Frederick Douglas celebration in Febru-
ary
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

Mr.. r. A. Mauer, head OF the history
department in high schools, last week
gave a series of illustrated talks on Gre
Tech.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

c. II. Tobias. in charge Of the Y. NJ. c.
4 student work in the South. gave an
inspiradonal talk on the possibilities of
the new year. to the students of NJ Street
High School, on Thursday morning.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19

Miss Herbert. of the Public Library,
gave an instructive talk on what Chill
dren Should Read to the mothers OF the
Hilton School. at o'clock last Tuesday
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1913-05-26
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