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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-09-25

brains. Twenty-Five dollars a week!
Why, in two years, If he's lucky, he'll
be getting thirty-five and in five years
fifty. And what will you have? BY the
time you have paid for your home in
this God-forsaken place you'll be past
middle age. and by the time you have
saved few thousand dollars, II you
do save it, you'll be old. What good
will it do you then? The best part Of
your life will be gone You'll be nice,
respectable couple able to buy a lot
in first-class cemetery and finish
your days in the hope that some of
your children will do little better
than you did.
Success in this life is so easy if you
only court it. You have to take it by
the hand and smile and joke. It's
like wide-awake, pretty girl. No mat
ter how much you love her If you al
ways greet her with solemn face and
doleful talk the chances are ten to
one that the fellow will come along
with laugh and gallant speech and
steal her. She's gone before you know
it and you can't blame her. for you had
a chance"
"Oh, know it. Mr. Brand. I have
thought it all out, and one only has to
look at you and Bob to see whose
theory is right. We have got to clear
the track and once it is clear he will
see the way for himself the same as
we see for him. The grind and drudg-
cry Of his life and work have blinded
his vision Of better things; Of the real
things. know that once he is re-
lieved of hardship and worry over the
little things. he viii be able to see the
big ones.
"A ton Of coalor a half ton; round
steak or sirloin; thirty cents dozen
for eggs, or twenty-five. Oh, it is just
unbearable and all so useless. He
ought to be able to buy all the coal on
Staten Island and sell 1t again at q
profit. That is what / would do II /
were man and that is what am go
ing to have him do"
Brand leaned over and looked at her.
II am beginning to think those pre-
dictions of the college days will come
true after ALL" he said. Il believe that
with such woman as you to help him,
Bob viii be the teacher and ! the pu-
pill before long. | wish had you as
partner-a business partner" he
added. smilingly. why, wouldn't be
far behind Mr.. Rockefeller in few
years. Mrs. Brand knows the value
Of money, how to spend 1t and the
hopelessness Of those who haven't got
1t. but she hasn't an imagination like
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-09-25

cape is shaped to fall to the waist line
in front and Is curved over the Shout
ders, leaving the sleeves uncovered. It
is finished with rufie like that of bot
tom of coat. A draped collar of satin
finishes the neck
Coats of this kind are lined with
lightweight qualities and soft weaves
Of satin or silk. When plain taffeta
in dark color Is used for the coat
bright Roman-striped silks make at
tractive Innings. Broad stripes in con-
trasting colors, as black and green, or
black and white, are also used, with
black and white great favorite.
A good quality of taffeta will make
between-seasons wrap that will give
much service. AS days grow colder
additional warmth is possible by wear
ing knitted vests under the coat. Taf-
feta wraps are cut on loose and easy
hanging lines which a small under
garment does not interfere with.
Aside from its wearing qualities tat
feta is most to be recommended be-
cause it will not harbor dust. But only
the good qualities are to be relied
upon for durability. The cheaper taf-
fetas are all right for garment which
is to see only short service. One does
not expect much of inexpensive
dresses in the way Of wear. Little
coats Of the cheaper grades Of taffeta
may be made to do service for few
weeks in the fall.
JULIA RoTToMLEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-09-25
How to Correct the MIstake.

If you misdirect letter and think
of your ertor just after you have
dropped the letter into box, don't
waste time waiting for the postman
and asking him for it to let you cor
rect your mistake. He won't do it;
the law does not permit him. You
must call at the station to which the
letter is going and explain the matter
to the clerk in charge. He viii redi.
rect the letter for you iflyou give him
the correct address In writing
Evening star., 1914-12-30
WILLIAM H. SCUDDER DIES
i. AT. HIS HOME. IN THIS CITY
Prominent Newspaper Man and
Member Of G. A. R.-Funeral
Services This Afternoon.

William Henry Scudder. resident Of
Washington for thirty-nine years. and
one Of the city's oldest newspaper men,
died at his home, 1905 New Hampshire
avenue. yesterday after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held at his late
residence this afternoon, Rev. U. G. B.
Pierce of All Souls Unitarian Church
officiating. Interment is to be at yell
low Springs, Ohio, tomorrow.
Mr.. Scudder was the first telegraph
editor of the Washington Post. He
also acted as Washington representa-
tive for the Boston Herald. the New
York Tribune and the Chicago Tribune.
Later he served as private secretary
in the pension Office to Commissioners
Dudley, Black, Tanner and Raum, also
serving in that branch of the govern
ment under Commissioner Bentley.
Served in Union Army.
Mr.. Scudder was born June 16, 1S43.
at Hamilton. Ohio. During the civil
war he served in the 11Sth Indiana In
fantry, and at the time of his death
was a member of Phil Sheridan Post,
G. A. R., of this city. He was graduated
at Antioch College. Yellow Springs,
Ohio. in 1870. In June, 1871, he married
Mary Jane Weeks of East German
town, Ind, who, with his son, Harold
H. Scudder Of Dover, N. H, and his
granddaughter, Elizabeth Scudder, sur
wives him.
He was night editor of the 1ndianap-
oils Sentinel and later managing editor
Of the Fort Wayne, Ind, Sentinel He
came to Washington with the Forty
fourth Congress, serving as clerk at the
desk of the Speaker, Michael c. Kerr
of Indiana. He was a student of French,
being the translator of several books.
and he was for several years member
of Les Precieuse Ridicules of this city.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
The Weary War.

Oh, let us talk of other things
than war and heaps of slain; of
spelling bees and wedding rings,
OF crops and timely rain. We
say the same things DER and o'er,
a million times a day, concerning
Europe's crimson shore, where
foeman hack and slay; we criti-
else the warning kings, who
brought such misery; oh, let us
talk of other things-of turnips
or of tea! If talking could ac-
complish peace, I'd say, to old
and young, 'Oh, dope your jaws
with axle grease, and lubricate
your tongue, and spiel until the
welkin rings"-but talk will ne'er
do that; so let us talk of other
things-the corn crop or the cat.
1t is not good to thrash away at
one eternal theme, to dream by
night and talk by day of Europe's
frenzied scream; to hum the song
an army sings while marching to
its doom; so let us talk of other
things-of buttercups in bloom.
Oh, it were wise to save our breath
to talk of Christmas joys, of
things which are not stepped in
death, OF mistletoe and toys.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
BRECKENRIDGE, AS GUEST,
LAUDS THE SIGNAL CORPS
Assistant Secretary Of War Speaks
Before District National Guard
Branch at New Armory.

Assistant Secretary H. S. Brecken-
ridge of the War Department was the
guest of honor at Christmas party
given last night by the members of the
Signal Corps of the District National
Guard in their new armory, on 1st
street near street. He made a short
address, in which he paid high tribute
to the efficiency of the Signal Corps as
an auxiliary to the fighting force.
When the European war started
ne said, there were times when the
big radio station at Arlington formed
the only means of communication be-
tween our government and our ships in
foreign waters, and it is the same in
other things. The Signal Corps is al
ways ready
During the evening stereopticon
views We're given of military opera
tlons at Vera Cruz, showing particular
ly the work of the Signal Corps.
Gifts Are Distributed.
Corp. Herbert A. Cady impersonated
Santa Claus and distributed gifts to
all the children present. from an illu-
minated Christmas tree. Among those
present, in addition to Assistant Sec
retary Breckenridge. were Maj. Edgar
Russell. U. S. A; Lieut.. Col. Allan L.
Parmerter. adjutant general. District
of Columbia militia: Capt. William NJ.
Fassett, U. S. A; Capt D. c. Terry,
commanding the Signal Corps, N. G.
y. C.; Capt. Louis Vogt, First Lieuts.
George n Lands and X: NJ. MacLen-
nan, and Capt. Joseph A. Dempf, Lieut.
Frank Sigourney and Ensign Wilbur
Lockland of the District Naval Bat
TALON.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
ICE IN RIVER MELTING,
CHANNELS ARE CLEARING
Should Present Weather Conditions
Continue Navigation May Be
Possible Last Of Week.

No ice has formed on the river in
forty-eight hours, and the fog and rain
are rapidly so<tening that existing. Should
the weather continue to be mild it is be-
lieved the main channels of the river
will be open to navigation by sailing
craft before the end of this week This
morning the ice under the Highway
bridge looked as If it was softening rap
idly. and that which had been broken
up in the channel had been carried by
the wind to the Potomac Park side.
leaving the center of the river open. The
river channel below this city is reported
full of drifting ice, but the Norfolk line
steamer experienced no difficulty in get
ting through and was at her dock here
on schedule time
Visit to Lower River Proposed.
The Potomac and Chesapeake Steam
boat Company this afternoon will send
out the steamer Wakefield, which was
laid up on account of ice, and an effort
will be made to visit the wharves along
the river. The steamer Anne Arundel
OF the Baltimore line, which was report
ed to be coming to this city, it is now
stated, will make no effort to come up
the river. but will terminate her trip at
kinSale or Leonardtown.
1t is probable that the steamer North
umberland, which leaves Baltimore this
evening, will come through to this city
If freezing weather does not intervene.
There have been no arrivals of sailing
craft here since the latter part of last
week.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
Burns Only When Door Is Closed.
REVIVALS IN ANACOSTIA.
Evangelistic Services to Be Held in
Various Churches.

The Anacostia and Vicinity Ministers
Association has announced series of
special evangelistic gatherings to be
held in the various churches in that
section of the District east Of the
Anacostia river beginning Monday
night in the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church, 14th and streets south
east.
All of the Protestant churches in
that section have become affiliated with
this movement, its principal object be-
ing to revive and increase interest in
church work. Different speakers Will
address the gatherings each night ana
special music contributed
The other services in this first + series series
are: January 3, at Emmanuel Eplsco-
pal Church Hall. on street; January
6, Garden Memorial Presbyterian
Church, Minnesota avenue; January Z,
Congress Heights Baptist Church. Es-
ther and Brothers places; January .,
Randle Highlands Baptist Church, Nay
lor road; January II, Congress Heights
Methodist Episcopal Church, Nichols
avenue, and January II. Anacostia
Baptist Church, 18th and w streets.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
W. S. Ware Plays Santa Claus.

Representative William S. Ware of Phila-
delphia played Santa Claus for the chill
dren Of his district yesterday afternoon.
and 1000 youngsters Of all varieties OF age,
race and religion were entertained at
a belated but joyful Christmas enter
tainment. For three hours the children
sat in the largest auditorium in Phila-
delphia and were entertained by a spe-
cial program Of vaudeville and music.
In addition Representative Ware made
a Santa Claus speech to his young
guests and gave each of the 1000 a
box of candy.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
GIVE CONCERT AT FORT MYER.
knights of Columbus and St. Paurs
Male Choir Participate in Program.

DR.. James Dickinson. musical director
OF the Knights of Columbus Choral So
ciety and of st. PauIs male choir.
headed trip of both organizations to
Fort Myer, Va. last night at the in
vitation of Chaplain O'Keefe of the 5th
Cavalry.
An elaborate program was provided
in the administration building for the
entertainment of the officers and en-
listed men of the post and their fami-
lies. The soloists included Michael u.
Schaefer, Thomas J. Cantwell, William
Barnholt and Maurice P. Fitzgerald.
The rendition of The Night Has a
Thousand Eyes," by the double sextet
of the choral society, was favorably
received. The ofncers of the knights
OF Columbus Choral Society are: Presi-
dent. Maurice +. Fitzgerald; vice presi-
dent, Albert Schultels, and secretary
treasurer. Henry ]. Zillioux.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
SEVERAL PERSONS HURT.
Two Injured in Domestic Alterca.
tions Treated at Hospitals.

Mrs. Mary Thomas. colored, 307 Sd
street southwest. applied for treat
ment at Emergency Hospital about 10
o'clock last night, she having d cut
under her right eye. She declared the
wound was received while she was en-
gagged in a domestic alteration.
Mrs. Mamie Saunders. coIored, 1923
Ball court northwest. visited Emergen-
cy Hospital earlier in the night and
was treated for a wound over her left
eye. Her explanation OF the wound was
similar to mat OF Mrs. Thomas.
Wllilam K. Price, 645 owens street.
BrightWood. was treated at Emergency
Hospital tor fracture OF his Ieit
wrist. he Tell on the ice near 7th ana
II streets northwest.
George Meyers, III 11th street north
west, was hnocked down by an auto
moblie While crossing at 11th and II
streets northwest about o'clock and
sightiy injured about the face. He was
taken to Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
FILIPINO CLUB TO BANQUET.
Representatives Will Be Honor
Guests of Organization Tonight.

The Filipino Club is to have its
Rial day dinner tonight in the cabinet
room Of the Willard. The guests of
honor are to be Representatives Will
liam A. Jones of Virginia. Henry A.
Cooper of Wisconsin and Clyde H. Tav-
enner Of Illinois.
Manuel l. Quezon, resident commits
sioner, is to be POSTMASTER and other
speakers are to be Eulogio Benitez,
Maxine NJ Kalaw and Representative
Cooper
The officers Of the Filipino Club are
Honorary president. Manuel L Quezon;
honorary vice president, Manuel Earn
shaw. resident commissioner; president,
Maximo NJ. Kalaw: vice president. Epi-
fanio Pauline; secretary, Caesar Car
ballo: treasurer. Jose de Leon; ser
geant- at arms, Vincente Racaza-
Evening star., 1914-12-30
TECH ALUMNI IN REUNION.
BANQUET Held in Connection With
Event at Mckinley Training School.

Between two and three hundred
alumni of the Mckinley Manual Train
ing School were present at the annual
winter reunion of the alumni associa-
tion at the school last evening. A gen.
eral Notification was the principal fea-
ture of the evening.
At the banquet preceding a program
of music, dancing and motion pictures,
Row C. Claflin presided as toastmaster.
The two principal addresses were de-
,iyered by Frank C. Daniel, principal
of the school, and Raymond Hart. presi-
dent of the Mckinley Manual Training
school Alumni Association.
The principal business meeting of
the organization is to be held in June,
at which time officers are to be elected
Evening star., 1914-12-30
Other Cars Come Along.
SOCKS FILLED WITH PENNIES.
Feature Party and Dance Given by
Daughters of the Confederacy.

A miniature silk sock brought by. each
Of the guests. who numbered about fifty
couples. each sock being filed with pen
nies, was the feature at a party and
dance given last night at the Confederate
Home of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy. 1922 Vermont avenue north
west. for the. benefit of the home me-
mortal. The board Of the institution
were hostesses of the occasion.
Among those who received were Leigh
Robinson, president of the home board
Mrs. Maude Howell Smith, president of
the United Daughters Of the Confederacy;
Mrs. Archibald Young, Edward Dutton
and Mrs. George w. Covington.
Miss Meredith and Owen Howenstein
gave an exhibition dance and the guests
enjoyed a buffet supper. The Winnie
Davis Chapter was in charge Of the NIL
sic. and the chairman of the refresh
ment committee was Mrs. Arthur Young.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
Y. M. C. A. Officials Confer.

William Knowles Cooper, w. o. Hill
tatidle, George NJ. Kirk, L. W. De
Cast, Clifford johnson and Thomas w.
Tarlton, all members Of the staff of
the Washington Y. NJ. c. A, went to
Baltimore yesterday for an intercity
conference with officers of the asso-
citation in connection with an effort
to bring about cooperation between
the two organizations Washington Y.
NJ c. A. officials entertained the Bal
timore staff earlier in the season.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
CHILDREN RECEIVE GIFTS.
Festival Held at Temporary Home,
in Howard Place.

program OF songs and recitations
by sixty boys and girls was given
at the annual Christmas festival of the
Children's Temporary Home, GOT Howard
place northwest, held yesterday after
noon at ? O'Clock, and attended by the
parents OF many of the children.
After the entertainment. each boy and
girl received book, an appropriate toy,
a bag Of candy and an orange. Those
present included DR.. Newman, president
of Howard University, and Prof. Cook Of
the same institution
Evening star., 1914-12-30
FRANK D. LANDER TO WE'D.
Former Newspaper Correspondent to
Marry Mississippi Girl.

Friends in Washington of Frank D.
Lander, formerly correspondent here
for a number of papers in Mississippi,
have received invitations to his we'd
ding at Canton. Miss. January IL. He
is to be married to Miss Gertrude Oh
sen of that city, and they are to make
their home in Hattiesburg, Miss, where
Mr.. Lander is publishing a newspaper.
Mr.. Lander was, while In Washing
ton, a member of the National Press
Club, and was particularly well ac-
quainted around the Capitol, among
the members of the Chamber of Com
merce, Board of Trade and retail mer-
chants and the real estate dealers.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
ORCHESTRA CONCERT.

United States Soldiers Home
Band Orchestra, John S. NJ. Zim-
norman. director. this evening at
Stanley Hall at 1880 o'clock.
Program.
March, "Old Comrades. :. .Teike
Medley overture, "Remick's Hits,
No. 15" .Ldmpe
Contents: Introduction, I'll
Do 1t All over Again." Mary,
You're Little Bit Old Fashion
ed" The Rose of the Mountain
Trail" Beautiful Eggs" "Bingen
On the Rhine '.At the Ball.
That's ALL" That Wonderful
Dengoza Strain" when It's
Night Time Down in Burgundy"
and "All Aboard for Dixie Land")
Meditation. The Last Hope" (re-
quest) ..............G .Gottschalk
Selection. adele" .Brisquet
Popular song. IT'S a Long Way
to Tipperary" Williams
(Requested.)
Waltz suite. "A Summer Even
ing ....-......-....W Waldteufel
Finale. "Afh" Pryor
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1914-12-30
G. W. q. Girls Glee Club in Concert

The premier concert of the Girls
Glee Club of the George Washington
University Is to be held at 8 o'clock
this evening in the assembly hall Of
the Arts and Sciences building. 1923 G
street northwest, under the direction
of Miss Ruth L. Ayler. There are nine
numbers on the program. No admission
fee is to be charged, and general in
vitation has been extended the public
to attend.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
Takes Poison, But Will Live.

Adolph Burns, nineteen years old,
giving his address as 445 Lamont
street northwest, was taken to Emer-
gency Hospital from the Riggs build
ing yesterday afternoon and treated
for a dose of poison he said he had
taken. He wrote his name and address
on a slip of paper, and also a state
ment that nobody should be blamed
for his death. The young mans wife
visited him at the hospital and was
told that he would recover.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
SUE TO RECOVER $1,000.
Arlington Hotel Company Receivers
Bring Action Against ]. T, Kelly. Jr.

Aulick Palmer and Peyton Gordon, re-
ceivers of the Arlington Hotel Com
pany, have filed suit to recover $4,000
from J. Thomas Kelly, jr.. for a sub
scription to fifty shares of the capital
stock of the defunct corporation. The
receivers say Mr.. Kelly subscribed for
fifty shares of the preferred stock Of
the company October Is, 1911, but never
paid any portion of the sum subscribed.
Attorney E. H. Thomas represents the
receivers
Evening star., 1914-12-30
8 Dox. Safety Matches, 1oc; Quaker

Matches, 12c: White Potatoes. lac PIX !;
large cans Tomatoes, 25c: cans
Corn, 25c; 1 cans Sweet Peas. 25c: 3
cans Asparagus. soc; Peaches. 15c can ::
lbs. Evap. Peaches. &c: Evap. April
cots. 12c: 7 lbs Buckwheat. 25c: Navy
Beans, &c lb.; Lima Beans. Sc: Hominy.
PIC; 10 lbs. White Meal, 25c: Hams.
16c; Shoulders. 14c: Fatback, 12c; Pea
nut Butter. Zoe: Four-string Brooms,
23c; Wonder Coffee. 20c; Norway Mack
erel, sc e Ice. Sd and Md. ave. ne. and
all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1914-12-30

Lawrence A. Libbey. Rosslyn, Va, in
jured his right hand and body yester-
day afternoon while working In the
barn of the Washington and Old Do
minioh Railway Company at Rosslyn.
He was hurt while jacl1ing car. Lib
bey was taken to Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
CITY ITEMS.
Phone NJ. 7ose-Mail .our O,

Phone NJ. 7O96-Mail : our Order.
Red and White Punch for New Year
receptions, 75c quart: $275 gallon. Egg
nog ingredients, Rum, S1.00 qt.; Pri-
vate Stock Straight Rye. 75c OF; Plum
Pudding. Fruit Cake. Raisins and Nuts.
Deliveries to all sections. Jas. T. Don
nelly, 140S Eye ST.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Standard Oil Company tank barges
No. and No. So, from Baltimore for
Georgetown with oil in bulk: steamer
Northland. from Norfolk and Old Point
to the Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company.
Departures.
United States Army steamer Capt A
NJ. Wetherill, from o street wharf
southwest for Fort Washington and
Fort Hunt with army stores and pas
sengers; steamer Newport News for
Norfolk and Old Point with passengers
and freight.
Tugs and Tows.
United States naval tug Triton ar
rived towing naval gun factory barges
from Indian Head; tug NJ. Mitchell
Davis, en- route to this city from Phila-
delphia, was reported weather and fog
bound yesterday at the Delaware
breakwater; Standard Oil Company tug
No. IL arrived with two oil-laden barges
from Philadelphia; tug James O. Carter
will leave here today for down river
after vessels bound here.
Memoranda.
Schooner Charles L. Rohde, loading
lumber at Newbern, N. c.. for this city
will probably take her cargo to Balti-
more; schooner Silver Wave is lying
light, at 11th street wharf waiting op-
portunity to go down the river to load
oysters for the market here; schooner
Richard Tall is in Upper Machodoe
creek with merchandise from Alexan-
dria and for winter quarters: schooner
Avalon is living at lower Potomac
point with oysters for the market here
barge Bendron is lying, light, at Alex
andria waiting tug to take her to a
Chesapeake bay point; schooner Lance
lott has been laid up for the winter In
the Eastern branch.
Evening star., 1914-12-30
Funeral Of Price c. Claim.

Funeral services for Price c. Claflin.
who died Monday after brief illness,
were held this afternoon at his late
residence, 1117 o street northwest. In
terment was in Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star., 1914-12-30

See Eisinger About New Roofing
if this snow has developed leaks.
Shingles and prepared roofing. 2109 7th.
Evening star., 1914-12-30

Loemer's Sausage Make q Breakfast
fit for king Savory, appettzing. sat
isfying. At grocers' and market stands.
Evening star., 1914-12-30

Buy Your Salt Water Oysters. Opened
fresh every hour J. B. Armstrong. 3211
18th street. formerly 9th & I. Col. 795