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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
RENEWING PLEASURE CRAFT.
Repairs to Power Boats in Prepare.
ton for Service.

As soon as the engine can be placed
in the power boat Wise Girl, one of the
local feet of pleasure craft, she will
complete painting and overhauling and
will be put overheard at Regan's boat
yeard. ready for service. The little craft
will be used by her owners for trips
to Colonial Beach and for other pleasure
cruising during the warm months.
The speed boat Arrow. belonging to j.
j. Bateman of this city, is at Bennett :
boatyard, to be taken from the river to
be cleaned and painted and for such
repairs as are. necessary TO put her in
order for service. She probably will be
ready TO go into commission in the lat
ter part of this week.
As the power launch Betsy. belonging to
f. NJ. Hall of this city. was on her way
down the river to Stratford where she is
to be used, she became disabled and was
taken into Indian Head for harbor Tn
less repairs can be made down river the
vessel will be brought back 70 this city
for an overhauling.
Having completed cleaning. painting
and such repair work as was necessary
the power boat Edward Gamble has been
put overheard from Regan's railway, and
the little launch Seaguli belonging to DIR.
Bryant Of this city. has been taken from
the water to be made ready for summer
cruising.
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LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Natpnal-.'Ziegfeld Follies. SID pm.
Eclasco-"Capt Scott and Animal Life
in tho Antarctic tmotion pictures and
lecture. $50 pm.
Columbia Columbia Players in
1.-THE Prince Chap" SIS pm.
Chase's-Edison' Talking Pictures,
y M. To IL pm.
Polis-The Poll Players i'll The Grey
hound, SID pm.
Academy-Stock company in THE Con
Sict's Daughter" S:1J pm.
Gayety-Harry Hastings Big Show, 81
Pm.
Casino-Naudeville and motion pictures
1.15 g, $50 and $50 pm.
Cosmos - Vaudeville and motion pic
fures, 1 pm. to III pm
Misunderstanding rink; morning, after
noon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
POWER BOATS REPAIRED.
Pleasure Craft Put in Readiness for
Summer Cruising.

Having had unsound planks in her
hull renewed and other work done to
prepare her for river cruising the
power boat Seagull. belonging to DR.
Bryant. has been launched from the
marine railway. The painting of the
vessel and other work will be done
by its owner as it lies overheard and
the Seagull will be ready for its first
flight on the river early in the coming
month
The power boat Somerset, one of the
local fleet of pleasure craft, was yes
terday taken from the water at Regain s
for her summer overhauling. The hull
of the boat will receive such repairs
as are necessary TO put il in good or
der for service. and il is to be re-
painted and redecorated. The Somerset
in the coming summer will be used
for both river and bay cruising.
X. l. Galts big power yacht Dacota
is out on BENEFITS larger railway for
cleaning and painting and TO be made
ready for pleasure service. The ves-
sci has just returned from Annapolis,
where she lay up last winter. Her
owner Will probably take a cruise to
New England in the Dacota IN the
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
BABY SHOW IS FEATURE
OF Church CARNIVAL
Entertainment Under Direction
of Brotherhood and Ladies'
Aid Society, Anacostia.

Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society and the Brotherhood of the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church lay
carnival, to continue for two evenings,
was opened last evening in the Anacostia
Masonic Hail. special feature of which
was the baby show. About thirty Wee
people contested for the two prizes Of
fered, with the result that the young
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Chase of High
street captured the first honors for being
the prettiest, and the babe of Mr. and
Mrs. Gilbert Lee of Good Hope road was
awarded second prize for the best-appear-
ing baby. A minstrel show was also
given last evening. and tonight mas
querade will be the special attraction
Managers of Booths.
The various booths and those in charge
We're: Lunch table, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs
Tew, Mrs. H. Emo. Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Page
Mrs. Suit. Mrs. Backofner Mrs. White;
bakery, Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Cornish. Mrs.
BoblitZ, Mrs. Earnshaw. Mrs. s. *. King,
Mrs. Crutchley, Mrs. NJ. Smith, Mrs. Lati-
mer. Mrs. Dony, Mrs. Gibbons Mrs. Craw-
ford, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Orem,
Mrs. Shoemaker and Miss c. Anderson !;
fancy table, Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Smith,
Mrs. elliott. Mrs. Burch, Mrs. koontz.
Mrs Williamson. Mrs. Arnold, Mrs.
Finotti, Mrs. Sherzer. Mrs. Grafiiin Mrs.
Wedding. Mrs Haines. Mrs. Willett. Mrs.
King, Mrs. Fort. Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Tor
ney. Mrs. Linger, Mrs. Mclean and Miss
Johnson; Chinese laundry Mrs. Scaggs,
Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Spicer Mrs. Jones,
Mrs koontz, Mrs Nicholson, Mrs. Emo.
Mrs. Fort, Mrs Smithson, Mrs Bell, Mrs
Crawford. Mrs. Tilghman. Mrs. Gator.
Mrs. Perkins. Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Gill
lotte. Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. Miller. Mrs Ter
kie, Mrs. Stone. Mrs. Pollock. Mrs. Pitcher,
Mrs. Padgett and Misses K. Crawford and l..
Mrs. Miller, Misses r. Gator. \. Emo, Is
Smith: candy. Miss Sadie Humphrey.
Mrs. +. Haines. Mrs. Bube. Mrs Walsh
and Misses Humphrey, Emo and the
4. B. suit Z. Marshall. w. Benhoof G..
Haines. w Nicholson. w b. Stone. A.
Willett; groceries, George F.. Pyles, r
Tew. }. Smith, Capt. Anderson Messrs.
Acton. Conway, Harrison. KidwelI
Koontz. Martin. Morre. Orem. Padgett,
PyleS. Humphrey. q. :. Humphrey. Smith
SherZer. White. Williamson. West; house
furnishing, Messrs. ;. r. Campbell. Thigh
ney. Martin. Montgomery. Read, jShanks.
Summers. Tolson. Walsh; flowers Messrs
r. J. Lacey, Marshall. Linger, Smith, Tew
West and Suit: peanuts. Messrs. r. L..
motif, Taylor, Waters, Zerkle: coffee
Messrs. NJ f. Cornish, Crawford. King.
Orem. Baker. Church. Murray Mila I'd,
Sanders and Sands: entertainment. Messrs.
Daniel c. Smithson, Havenner. Townsend,
King. Phipps. Davis. Tilghman,
Teats and Murphy; erecting booths.
Messrs. NJ. ReiIley. Crawford. Wedding,
Gator, Crutchley. Crotts Gillette, Owens,
Simpson, Torney. Winkle.; decorate
Messrs. G. w. Shoemaker. James Sher-
ger. Allen. Burch. Dean Jones. Nelson
White; advertising. Messrs. Ralph Will
hanson. Campbell. Doney. Herbert Mar
tin. Pyles. Earnshaw. williamson Rev
G. l.. White and A. Ball.
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WILL STRENGTHEN PIER.
Alexandra Company's Wharf Will
Be Largest in This Section.

In order to accommodate the big steam
ships that bring phosphate rock from
Florida to the Alexandria Chemical and
Fertilizer Company the long wharf of
the company at the Virginia city Is being
made longer. About twenty feet is being
added to il. and this it is stated. will
make the pier over 300 feet long, the
longest by far in this section The steam
ers that bring the rock 10 Alexandria will
now be able 10 lie their entire length
inside the pierhead. and lengthening the
pier Will facilitate the unloading of the
vessels.
The work is being done by the Clarke
& Winston Co. of this city, which has
been employed several weeks past in re
building the old portion of the pier and
making II stronger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
DISTRICT SHOE DEALERS
IN monumental CITY
Baltimore Merchants Exchange
Greetings and Are Hosts at
Banquet Last Night.

Members of the shoe section of the Re-
tail Merchants Association of Washing
ton went to Baltimore las. night to at
tend banquet in their honor by the Re-
tail Shoe Dealers Association of that
city The banquet was held at the Hotel
Rennert.
Greetings We're exchanged by President
Weyman Of the Baltimore association and
President Joseph Strasburger of the local
association. Both pledged to assist in every
way to bring about closer relations be-
tween dealers of Baltimore and Wash
ington.
The WASHINGTON dealers left for Balti-
more at $50 o'clock on the electric line
and returned about midnight. They were
met at the terminal in Baltimore by a
committee, which escorted them to the
hotel
Members of the Party.
Those in the party We're Joseph Stras-
burger. chairman Of the shoe section of
the Retail Merchants Association: Joseph
Berberich. Robert Berberich. Henry S.
Adler. W. B. Ehrman, w. n. Dorset.
A. e Felser. Max Rich. Herbert Rich,
l. B. Nordlinger. Morris Hahn. Harry
W. Hahn, Edward Hahn, William II.
heHedStST, -. 4AOChucC, - ".
Splitter, B. B. Turner. Adolphe Baer,
w. Ross, c. Hughes, Daniel Gusdorf,
NJ Greenbaum and Charles J. Columbus,
secretary of the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation: r. BlOndheinl. A. ID. Slessenger,
John ID. Crawford. w. B. Ehrman, j.
j. Golderschmidt, D. Levy. D. B. Gus
dorf T. F.. Edmonston, L. Hollander,
David T. Moon, William Roberts, w. B.
Raymond F. ]. Rafferty,, NJ. Adler,
Maurice B. Sinsheimer. Edward Som
mers. w. 4. Swenk. B. B. Turner, d.
Kaufman. Sol Louis and George T.
Harrel.
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TOWN SURROUNDED BY FIRE.
Prairie Blaze Endangers Lives and
Destroys Property.

SASKATOON, Sask., May l4.-Many
ives were threatened last night when a
Irair'e fire surrounded the town of An
drews. west of here, destroying several
buildings and cutting off the escape of in
habitants
Men, women and children joined in
lighting the flames. which were gotten
under control after the post office, a gen
eral store and several smaller buildings
lad been burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Child's Finger Amputated.

Surgeons at Emergency Hospital yes
terday afternoon amputated the index
finger on the right hand of Adeibert Har-
ris. Young Harris, who is but six years
DID, and who resides at 915 10Th street
was playing about hydrant at Penn.
sylvania avenue and 10th street north
west while a water cart was being filled
and accidentally mashed his finger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Chapters Represented.

The chapters represented a the conven-
tion are Alexandria. Anacostia Bowie,
Braeburn. Brightwood. Brookland Bur
tonville. Calvary. Chevy Chase Congress
Heights, Douglas. Dumbarton Eldbrooke,
Forestville. Foundry. Gaithersburg Cor
such, Grace. Hamline. HerndOn. Hyatts-
vile. Iowa Avenue. Kensington. Langdon.
I4aytonsville McKendree. Metropolitan,
North Capitol. Petworth. Rosedale Mis-
sion. Ry land. Seat Pleasant. Trinity,
! MON. Waugh. Wesley, Wilson Memorial
and Woodside
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Saloons Are Eliminated.

SANTA BARBARA. Cal. May IL
Santa Barbara practically went dry
in yesterdays election. Saloons We're
eliminated and liquor selling in restau-
rants also was abolished.
1t still will be possible to procure liquor
at q few places, however, as proposition
to prohibit table licenses in hotels was
defeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
VOCATIONAL BUREAU PLAN
MEETS WITH APPROVAL
Special Committee of Board of Trade
Invites Cooperation in Blumen-
thai Suggestion.

The plan of Prof Gustav Blumenthal
for the establishment of vocational
bureau in Washington was approved by
a special committee of the Board of
Trade at meeting held Yesterday after
noon. W. T. Galliher offered a resolu-
ton providing for the creation of such
a bureau and inviting the corporation
in the undertaking of the Chamber of
Commerce. Retail Merchants Association
and other civic and commercial bodies.
The resolution was adopted.
DR.. William M. Davidson. superinten-
dent of schools, told the committee the
work outlined by Prof. Blumenthal would
be too great a task to undertake in the
public schools, and for that reason he ap-
proved the establishment of a vocational
bureau.
Vocational guidance, DR.. Davidson
said, lis remote from vocational training.
One prepares for the earning Of wages by
practical training and the other endeavors
to place boy or girl in the line Of work
for which he or she is best suited.
IF a bureau is established it must be
by experts, and must cover larger field
than the public schools DR.. Davidson
continued. 1.-The schools can cooperate,
but the bureau should be established as
civic bureau to get the best results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Suggestion From DIR. Davidson.

The establishment of a new unit of
education was suggested by DR.. Davidson
that of vocational training-which he
said should begin in the seventh year
and run through the tenth Year. equiva-
lent to the second year of high school.
He suggested that the pupil should then
enter trade high school having a two
year course. Training received in such
a school, he said. would enable the pupil
to enter a technical school or earn fair
wages at his chosen line should ne be
unable to continue going to school.
DR.. Davidson outlined the activities of
the District schools for vocational train
ing. and said that he had approached
members of Congress with the suggestion
that when the new school buildings are
erected the old buildings of the Central
High School and the NJ Street School be
turned over for vocational training en-
tirely. the former for the white and the
latter for the colored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Only Insane Admitted.

II brought him here and found that
he must be actually pronounced insane
before he could be admitted. and that
the sentence as you might call it,
would be permanent record. | knew
his brain was merely tired out and
that a record of insanity might be
brought against him at any time in
after life. / tried every way / could
devise. but admittance was refused, be-
cause of a law on the subject
private place, where no such sentence
had to be passed on him. In three
months he was well again. He has
never had a relapse to his old brain
WEAKNESS and is today a professor in
a great institution of learning. How
ever. I wish / could have given him the
advantage of this big hospital across
the river.
There are hundreds Of other cases
where just such treatment is needed.
and the government hospital ought to
be open to people of that sort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14

for Heurich's Beers The phone is more
dlrect. but postal will prove just as
satisfactory when YOU want a case OF
Maerzen or Senate: . doz. Sl13 U-ager.
slJol- Bottle rebate, Joc Tel. W. 1900.
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Old Engravfngs, autograph Letters.
historical portraits bought ard sold
Heitmuller Art Co.. 1907 14th St NV.
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Homemade MILK bread Is Delicious.

IL can he depended on to be of fine
even quality at all times and to be de
Iivered fresh from the ovens. HOLMES
BAKERY, Phi. VI. 4,,:;I. lO1 i st.
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BILL "OPENS DOORS OF
HOSPITAL FOR INSANE
Representative BarchfeId Says
Government Institution Is
Best of Its Kind.

Open the doors of the Government
Hospital for the Insane and let any one
enter who feels like it,.
This. in a paraphrased form. is what is
outlined by Representative Barchfeld of
Pennsylvania. VINO at one time was an
inferno in an insane asylum. and who
has some very decided views on the in
stitution near Congress Heights Mr.
Barchfeld's bill for voluntary admissions
TO the institution is now before the Dis
trict committee of the House. and the
author of the bill intends to press il be-
fore the members of that committee when
organized
The Government Hospital for the In
sane said Mr. Barchfeld. in explaining
his bill. is about the best institution of
it's kind in the world. have made a
careful study of the subject, and 1 know
whereof 1 speak Furthermore, l was a
member of committee appointed some
years ago by Speaker Cannon to investi-
gate the hospital. We spent fourteen
months on the inquiry. and went into
every detail of its management and
Methods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Anything to Sell.

include Il in Saturdays Auction Sale
at Neschlers. 93D Pa. ave NV. Good
results. Prompt returns Phone NJ. 12s2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Every Mail bring. Many Order.

!" Gu Remember This. "Daughter of the
Regiment Today. Virginia Theater
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Chesapeake & Ohio Summer Resorts.
Folder of Mountain Resorts and Country
Homes ready for distribution. Apply to
Agents. Spend the summer on the co
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14

NJ the Fountain Pen shop Experts
VIII mt You. All makes. 1927 Pa. ave
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Charges Were Unfounded.

Charges of serious character had been
made against the place, but after thor
ough investigation the majority reported
that they were without foundation Fur
then than that. I was convinced that
there is no better hospital of its kind in
existence.
CDR. White. at the head of the insti-
tuition. is recognized all over the world
a foremost authority in his spe-
cialty. His name is known in Europe
well as in America and the man who
is assigned to that hospital for treat
ment will be sure to get the best the
world affords.
For that reason / believe there
should be some easier method of get
ting treatment there. / will refer to
one case | had a friend who wore out
his brain with deep study. In his
hallucination he believed he had ac-
quired a loathsome disease. and it
worried him tremendously. What he
needed was a complete rest under the
observation of some such man as DR.
White at the Government Hospital for
the Insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14

Good Soap Is Necessity. But Soft
water plays the leading role at the Yale
Laundry North 2S2 Is the number to call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
CITY ITEMS.
Good Time to Repair Fences.

quoting attractive prices on pickets. posts
etc. Tel. n 1i13. Eisnger Bros, 2lo9 eth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Gas is safe and Reliable as a Heate

Gas In safe and Reliable az a Heater.
The various HEATING APPLIANCES
AND RANGES offer you the means of
enjoying comfort and convenience at a
little expense. Our showing anticipates
every possible demand. SHEDD, A. 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14

1dfd, Do1u, dsP11fi1g youtdS,
platforms hower-bedecked will stand and hand
us vital truths. Life seems to them an easy
thing; banners all they need; motto in the
air to fling. so he who runs may read. A watch
word couched in ancient Greek will smooth the
road to fame; ah me, when roses tint the check,
life seems an easy game! But mark these women
old and worn, who, at commencement time, gaze
on the festival and mourn-their presence seems
a crime! They found this life a harder road than
e'er they dreamed it was, with more of whip and
spur and goad than of the worlds applause.
There is shadow on each brow, stilled is their
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Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
Main o4iO
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The Special Facilities Provided
by the Union Trust Co. 1oth and III SITS.
make it an ifEal banking home for women.
20 paid on checking ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ment.
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Special Reduction

on all ladies' suits and dresses. Kramer,
713 ne. Phi. Line. 312-,.
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Booklet ON Safe lnvestmento Frea.
Send Tor one. A. r. FOX CO.. 1911 H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Solos Baking Powder.

Superior to aEJ other at any price
Csc q pound.
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Hinkel. ass Nc. Ave., Cleans Rugs
and carpets thoroughly. Lowest cost: mod
ern methods: fireproof storage Tel. NJ. at25
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Opening Services Last Night.

The opening service of the convention
was held at o'clock last night. consist
ing of hymn, prayer by Rev. DR.. John
Shera Montgomery, pastor Of the church
in which the convention is being held,
and responsive reading.
Following this service a business meet
ing was held. Leo j. Miller. president OF
the organization, presiding
A committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed. consisting of /. d. Beebe chair
man: ID. a. Phillips. L. +. Heiston A. P.
FRYE and w. s. Truman. An amend
nent 10 the constitution Was adopted
whereby the retiring president each year
viii become and remain a member of the
board of control during the next year.
The concluding session OF the conyen-
ton will be held tonight. Al today IS
session officers for the coming year will
he elected The delegates are looking
forward 10 an address by Rev. Christian
r. Reisner of Grace VI. +. Church, New
York, who has startled the more consery-
ative element in the church by the In
reduction OF motion pictures in his serv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14

Line. 1856. Open All Night. Line 1857.
Tyrees. 10Th and III SITS ne. Druggists.
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ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Five Sisters lumber from
Aqua creek. at 10th street wharf for +.
NJ. Hall. schooner Eleanor Russell. cord
wood from Mattawoman creek, at 10th
street wharf for L. A. Clarke q Son.
schooner Harriet IL. p. Ely. barrel fish
from a bay point. at 18th street wharf for
dealers. barges Virginia and Howard, at
Georgetown with coal from the head of
Chesapeake bay: schooner Elizabeth
Clarke lumber from Nomini creek. Al
10th street wharf for +. NJ. Hall; power
boat Daisy. at Alexandria to load mer-
chandise for Piscataway Creek points
schooner Water Lily. at 18th stree,
wharf to load merchandise for a Potomac
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-14
Blessed Dar11OZelS
By WALT MASON

girl graduates in white attire will and
tell in fortyseven States where Italy lies The beauteous
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DOwney's Noted Bridal Carriages
hired rea sonably. Stables. 1920 l.. Phone
advertisement.
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buoyan song their eyes weak and faded for they
long They're from bearing heavy weights
ing day night they girl graduates
snowy Beyond the Alps we heard them say high
in their eyes, upon bygone happy day. the land Italian les
through tangled wilderness and through bosy de but
who'd discourage distress the Blessed Damozels?
s. sss.1 .:;a .:. .: s .LNa.A nlsze,,
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Reliable Plumbing.
y. Eberly's Sons. IFS 9TH St NV.
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Phone Your Want Adj to The Star.
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INDIVIDUAL PROBLEM
PARAMOUNT WITH MAN
Representative Willis Tells Ep-
worth Leaguers of Personal
Needs for Success in Life.

Taking the position that all social.
economical and political problems
would disappear if the proper atten-
fion were given to the problem of the
individual. Representative Frank b.
Willis of Ohio addressed the repre-
sentatives of the Washington District
Epworth League at the first session of
It's annual convention last night in
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
church.
Mr.. Willis said that the league could
not solve the problems of the indi-
vidual. nor the church. but that each
one of his hearers must solve ii for
himself. Mr.. Willis set forth the
qualifications which he considered nee
essary for every one to possess in or
der TO succeed. The first qualification,
he declared was plain. common
capacity for hard, irksome and con-
tfnuOus work. and the third. complete
understanding of the work to be done
In the long run. Mr.. Willis said. the
world has no use place for the
liar. the idle "looker-on'' or the man
who essays to do work without the
proper preparation for his task Hav-
ing all these qualifications the speaker
declared that one other thing was
necessary-to be optimistic and cheer
full. The other spirit never wins Mr.
Willis added.