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The Washington times., 1914-07-23
House Wing Unfinished.

For nearly fifty years there has
been an empty space over the House
wing Of the Capitol The gabled
peak over the Senate side has con-
tanned groupings for half a century,
but the equiIateral triangle over the
front face Of the House has never
been filed.
At last, however, the sculptor has
been engaged, his models made, his
plaster casts are ready, and within
short time the marble figures will be
carved to form the long delayed
pediment-
Inside OF two years they will be
In their places. and no longer VIII
photographers be forced to take pho
tographs of the Capitol from the
. Senate side alone
For many years the willy picture
man has avoided the empty House
side, preferring to have his picture
wing. But with the erection Of the
new pediment he will no longer be
denied another view.
Paul Bartlett, an American sculp-
tor, who lives in this city, was en-
gagged, and today announced that
work on the marble will begin at
once.
Twelve symbolic figures in Geor-
gisn marble will be made. The
task will occupy the services OF a
small army of professional marble
cutters for two years.
When Congress gave Mr.. Bartlett
this commission, four years ago. he
set to work Immediately.
His task was to create a national
group which exhaled the spirit Of the
country. He chose as his theme
Peace Protecting Genius" The
genius Of our country" the sculptor
says, IS found in the worhngman,
who is more truly a national figure
with US than any other"
Agriculture History.
Peace" personified by a colossal
figure Of a woman crowned with the
laurel wreath, dominates the group.
About her figure is draped a flowing
robe, revealing an armor plate be-
meath. Her right arm is extended in
the attitude of protection above lit
tie child, while at her left are as
sembled the fruits of the harvest.
The left section will contain figures
representing the agricultural indus
try of the country. True American
ism is portrayed in every line. The
farmer, a commanding,lo loose built
figure, is reminiscent of Abraham
Lincoln, and the noble face. homely
and strong, is closely modelled after
his. Beyond, the figure OF Puritan
Is bent over an OK in repose.
The other figures. with their indi-
vidual merits. symbolic the harvest
the kernel of American wealth and
enterprise.
The manual trades inspired tho
grouping of the right section There
will be found the iron worker, the
printer and the smith.
In their execution, the artist has
been at a disadvantage as most ped
iments are approached from the cen
ter. A vista generally aids the
observer and enhances the artistic
beauty of a group when viewed from
an angle Of ninety degrees.
Guard Against Artifciality.
In the proposed decoration over
the House, the observer will view
the groupings from either side but
seldom in front. The artist appre-
hended the difficulty and has ar
ranged his plans with view 70 over
come a possible pitfaIl in creating
what might be artificial figures.
In their proposed groupings the fig
The Washington times., 1914-07-23

ures are SO aligned as to fall into
natural line with the receding lines
Of the cornices of the pediment.
The corresponding pediment over
the Senate wing of the Capitol has
been decorated for the past fifty
years. Thomas Crawford. the sculpt-
or, died in 1857 and left his task un-
completed. but an Italian sculptor
finished it, as we'll as the pediment
over the main entrance to the Cap
itol.
Paul Bartlett is a native of New
Haven. Conn. His father, Truman
Bartlett, a New Englander, after re-
firing from farming, Travelled widely
in Italy. He was an ARGENT lover
of art, but realized that training
should begin in youth.
His son, Paul Bartlett was given
every opportunity to become
sculptor. At as early as fourteen
years Of age. Paul Bartlett frequent
ed the ateliers of Paris, doing odd
Jobs for artists. at the same time
studying under the greatest Of mod
ern masters, Rodin.
Mr.. Martlett passes the greater
part of his time in Paris. Annual
" he visits the University of Glas-
CAV, in Scotland, where he holds
a professorship.
In this city he has had built
studio at Third street and Randolph
place, a massive high-ceiled brick
and mortar structure. where he has
installed most of his figures In cast.
Mr.. Bartlett is the creator of the
statues Of Michelangelo and Column
bus in the Congressional Library.
His statue of Lafayette. standing
in the court of the Louvre, in Paris,
is pointed out as occupying the most
NJ
created after the school children of
America contributed $4,000, and had
II erected in honor Of the Paris ex-
position in 1900.
Mr.. Bartlett is now engaged in pre-
pairing six figures as a frieze for
the pediment over the New York
public library He r. also at work
on a statue of Benjamin Franklin
TO be erected in a public square in
Waterbury, Conn.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
FLAMES SWEEP
DELAWARE TOWN

WILMINGTON, Del, July %.
The town of Greenwood,
about eighty miles south Of
Wilmington, was ravaged by
fire this morning, several
dwellings being destroyed up
to g o'clock.
Fire apparatus from nearby
towns got the blaze under
control as Wilmington was pre-
pairing to rush fire engines by
special train.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
CARDINAL G|BBONS|S
. 80 YEARS OLD TODAY
Observes Anniversary at Home
of Maryland Friend-Wash-
inqtonians FeIicitate Him.

Cardinal Gibbons. head of the Catho-
lie hierarchy in America, today Is cele-
hrating the eightieth anniversary OF
his birth. Washington friends sent
congratulations % the eminent church
man at Union Mills, Carroll county,
Nd. where he Is a guest of I. Herbert
Shriver.
James Gibbons was born In Balti-
more July q, 1884. Early in his life
his parents took him with them To
his former home in Ireland. where the
sons education was begun. In 1S4s
they returned to America and took
up residence in New Orleans.
Entering St. Charles College. OF
Maryland, in 1855. the future cardinal
was ordained a priest in 1861. His rise
in, the religious life has beer rapid,
going from chancellor. to bishop coad-
jutor, and then archbishop. He was
invested with the insignia of the cardi-
ralate June 30, 1856.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Paul Bartlett Is Non Ready to Carve
Mem Statues for Vacant House Gable
scuIptor's Plaster Casts Conn.,
pIeted and Within Two Years
Capitol Marbles Will Be in
Place.
By FLORENCE E. YoDER.

Did Won ever knoW that the Ma
tional Capitol has a good side and
bad side?
II has-and has had for fifty
years.
Therefore the reason for all of
the pictures taken at an angle
which shows in the foreground the
Senate wing, and in the indiscrimi-
nate and kindly distance, the
House wing.
All because the profile piew OF
the House side shows a past empty
space in the huge equilaeral tri-
angle which is formed directly
oyer the doorway.
At every inauguration for half
a century pisitorS with keen eyes
have marked the difference in the
front of the building, but until
four years ago no provision WAS
mdde for the placing of any fig
ures there.
Paul Bartlett, an American
sculptor, has finished the plaster
casts for the pedimeHt and within
tpo years one side Mill be just as
artistic as the other. Perhaps then
ne may have more piews of the
stunned House side.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Will Take No Action on
Letter Carriers Plans

First Assistant Postmaster General
Roper has just issued statement to
the effect that the department would
take no official action against the Let
ter Carriers Association until that or
ganization had. BY some overt act. af-
fliated itself with the American FEEDER
alton of Labor. Mr. Roper says that
the mere expression of opinion as re-
Gently registered in the referendum
vote of Chicago letter carriers on the
subject does not call for action.
The law forbids postal employees from
affiliating with any body using the
strike.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
SHOWN IN
TITLE SLAUGHTER
Comparisons Made at Federal
Inspected Plants During the
Fiscal Year.

A decrease Of nearly 100000 cattle
were slaughtered in the Federal in
spected esta blishments during the rs
cal year ended June 30, as compared
with the average killing during the
years 1s07-1sl3. according to the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Calves showed a
similar decrease. while the slaughter OF
sheep and goats increased more than 50
per cent. Swine showed an increased
slaughter OF 1.0d0.cN head.
In the receipt of live stock at six
principal Western markets during the
same period, cattle has decreased dur
ing the last fiscal year. as compared
with the period from 1897 to 1918, more
than 100000. while sheep increased
2,SsOO0o. and swine 1870.
gradual increase is shown in the
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Dancers to Appear at
Chevy Chase Tonight

Hundreds were disappointed by the
non-appearance Of the professional
dancers at Chevy Chase Lake Monday
night. but Miss Fairfax, Prof..
Robey's partner. was too Ill to dance.
Miss Fairfax has recovered from her
.ndisposition. and the customary demon
STATIONS are again being given to the
splendid music Of the Marine Band BY
way of variation, Prof. Rooey's IT,
novation viii be given this evening
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
To Discard FreckLeS,
Tan, PimpLeS, Wrinkles

The use of creams on the face some
times causes hair TO grow. You can
avoid the risk Of acquiring GUperfiu-
Gus hair by avoiding cosmetics and
using rnercolized wax instead There is
nothing better for anv condition OF the
Skin. as the wax actually abbsOrbs the
offensive cuticle. The latter is natur-
aIlv replaced by clear, smooth,
healthy complexion. full Of life and eN-
preston. It's the sensible way to dis
card n freckled tanned nVer-red
bIotchv or pimplcd skin. Get an ounce
OF mercolized wax at any druggists and
apply nightly like cold cream, crasing
in the morning with SOAP and water 1t
takes a week or so 10 complete the
transformation.
The ideal wrinkle eradicator is made
BY dissolyinF an ounce of powdered
saxolite in a half mint witch hazel.
Bathing the face in the solution brings
almost instantaneous results.-Advt-
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
LOOMS Heads u. r. X. p.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. July ?3-Bris
Gen. William II. LOOMS. Of Grand
Rapids. Mich, was unanimously elect
ed major general Of the uniform rank
Knights of Pythias at the meeting OF
the biennial encampment.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Tells of Depredations
By Chinese Bandits

Few persons realize the conditions
which have been wrought through the
depredations of the Chinese bandit.
White Wolf. and the neglect on the
part Of the present ruler of China, &C
cording to NJ. B. Birrel. a missionary.
who is visiting his family at 1875
Thirteenth street northwest. Birrel has
spent some time in China and has an
intimate knowledge of affairs, especially
on the frontier and in sections ravaged
by the bandit hordes.
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Increase the Power of Your Grocery Dollars
! Bv Dealing at Our Stores---Ihere'S One Near You

No. Round Cans Asparagus, good
quality NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .l2Hac
Large, Juicy Imported Lemons, per doz. .l5c
Hires Extract, makes delicious root beer,
per bottle .................l5
Jello, the popular dessert, pkgs. for. Csc
Jell-o Ice Cream Powder, per package. Sc
Pure Fruit Jelly, large glass. Sc
Pure Preserves, packed in a glass jar. .....15e
Lady Baltimore Pudding, per package. ..... Sc
Lump Starch, 3 pounds for. ...1oe
Parowax, a cakes to the package, all for. .l0c
Wax Paper Rolls, "a sheets to roll, for 1oe
Peroxide, large bottle, 15c value. ......... Sc
FEELS Naptha Soap, 2 cakes for. ........... Sc
Star Naptha Soap Powder, 2 pkgs. for. -. Sc
Toilet Paper, regular Sc rolls, for. 1890. .1oc
The Washington times., 1914-07-23

imports of meat and meat food products
from December. 1913. to June. 1914. Feb
ruary being the only month in which
the imports dropped lower than the pre-
vious month. From 13.2sS02 beef In
December, the imports OF June jumped
to 37,SoS.s46, or almost triple. cor
responding increase Is shown in other
meats and in canned and cured products
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Germany Likely to Have
Naval Base in Holland

THE HAGUE. July 23.-Holland has
granted Germany a site for a harbor
and steel works on the new waterway at
Rotterdam, thus making possible a
naval base within six hours OF the Eng
lish coast.
An offer to build warships TO defend
the Dutch East Indies is believed to
have been the price of the concession
The Washington times., 1914-07-23
Motorcyclist Hurt.

Michael Casey. thirty-six years old,
slS Sixth street southwest. was injured
in a motorcycle accident at Ninth and
d streets northwest last night AS he
turned the corner. Casey collided with
another motorcyclist and was thrown
TO the pavement He was taken to
Emergency Hospital, where the injury
was dressed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
COMMISSION NAMES
OFFICERS FOR THE
NOV. ELECTION
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR
THE POLLING PLACES AND
OTHER DETAILS.

Inc Forrest County Election Com
mission, composed of d. B. Holmes,
L. w. Cox, of McLaurin and N. T.
Currie, met today and named the Off.
GERS for holding the regular Novem.
Der elections. The preparation of the
polling places for each of the precincts
and other details relating to the elec.
tions are going on under the direction
OF the Commission.
The following is. the list of the cleo
ton officers for the precincts. The
first officer named is the returning Of
ficer and the last is the peace officer
The list follows:
Harvey Precinct-H. K. McLemore
I, M. Crawford, T. M. Hamilton, H
Bruce, J. o. McRaney.
Petal Precinct-R. T. Lee, P. H
Odom, ]. c. Carley, G. E. Pickle, H
B. Reynolds.
Hattiesburg, West Side-W. E. Fail
J. w. O'Briant, |. S. Steen, X. B. All
, sup, F. H. Hartzog.
Lees Store-Alex Quick, o. A
Travis, L. NJ Richardson, F. d. Rob
erts, B. F. Richardson.
McCallum Precinct-J. M. Carter, j
P. Garraway, NJ. w. Thompson, ]. B
Mckenzie, G. B. fairfield.
| EatonvilIe Precinct-A. l.. Strahan
j. NJ. Baylis, w. R. Montgomery, s. E
Graham, G. w. Stuart.
McLaurin Precinct-W. p. Riggs, w
R. Dean, D. R. Lee, J. B. Andrews
C. P. Carter.
/ Rodgers School House-L. d. Nc
Michael, G. r. Ryan, Nathan Rayborn
J. n. Carter, w. D. Dean.
! Make Precict-W. F. DeLoach, G
G. Yeates, J. w, Gray, j. B. Jone;
/ S. ~ Stuart.
RaWls Springs-E. P. Hudson, w.
/ Dennis, w. r. Roberts, II, G. Tolbert
/ c. l.. Thatch.
Macedonia Precinct }. NJ. Parker
NJ. V. B. Tins, II. NJ. Myrick, E.
Ford, F. NJ. Morris.
Eastabutchie Precinct-C. c. Thatcf
]. F. Lee, H. H. Lee, Amos McLemore
w. F. Wedgeworth.
Helena Precincts. B. Randall, "
A. Robinson, A. R. Tracy, j. A. Tracy
j. E. Johnson.
Brooklyn Precinct-A. G. Martin, f
s. Shattles, w. E. Simmons, ]. c. Ca
houn, D. L. Gay.
Hattiesburg, East Side-J. B. Eurt
Eugene George, w. T. Cubley, Geo.
Carter, J. E. Arledge.
Sunrise Precinct-L. w. Batson, F
b. Barnes, w. d. Draughn, F. +
Howorth, l.. j. Bradford.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
WAR STIMULATES
GLASS MAGINC
Pittsbure Gets Benefit Of Shut Of
Importations. 20

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 15.-The war in
Europe has brought many orders for
window and plate glass to the manu-
facturers Of the United States, OF
which industries Pittsburg Is the Iars-
est centre of manufacture and has the
largest business of any city in the
world at the present time.
The executive head Of the PistSburg
Plate Glass Company, the largest COZ
cern of it's kind, states that his com
pany has received large number of
orders for window and plate glass since
the European war shut off importa-
tions,s and that his company has been
asked by European manufacturers to
assume several big contracts they had
taken before war developed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16

London, Oct. 16.-News that the Ger
man have. occupied Ostend is momen-.
arily expected. Perhaps the occupa-
tion has already occurred and the cir
cumstances surrounding getting news
out of Antwerp after the city fell may
have been repeated.
Regardless of whether or not the
taking of Ostend would mean much
from military point OF view, all
Britons have fixed their gaze there
for it is close to the English shores.
The British press is inclined to view
Ostend much the same as they did
Antwerp. They agree 1t win be a
moral and spectacular victory for the
Germans but without great military
value. Whether this proves to be true
remains to be seen. GO
, The British say that by taking Ost.
emo the Germans will bring their right
wing even with the sea, thereby tre.
venting the enveloping movements
which heretofore have proved more or
less effective.
The latest reports place the Germans
within ten miles of the city, and 1t is
said they are meeting with some re-
sistence but that their onward march
is being delayed only by the fighting
they have been forced to do in their
forward movement.
The last Of the Belgian refugees
have been brought from Ostend to
England and the steamer service to
the British shores has been stopped.
The principal feature of the regular
daily French report was that the bat
tie is still going on near Przemsyl. No
new announcement concerning the de-
velopments In France are made today.
Reports from several sources Of move
ments on both sides and supposed fight
Ing In the east are so conflicting as to
make them almost negligible.
British Cruiser Sunk.
The British cruiser Hawke has been
sunk in the North Sea by German
submarine. Only three officers and
forty-nine of the crew of more than 500
were rescued.
/ This is the sixth British cruiser that
has been torpedoed and sunk since the
war began. The Hawke was built in
1889. In 1911 she was in serious col
lision with the White Star liner Olym-
lpic.
/, The British admiralty reports furth-
, er that a German submarine fired =
Continued on page eight.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
ALLEN THOMPSON
SPECIAL CHANCELLOR
cHANcERY COURT WILL PRosA.
BLY, FINISH DOCKET ABOUT
MONDAY.

Allen Thompson is named special
chancellor by the governor to sit in
two cases at the request of Chancellor
Stevens. He will try the case of o. C..
Gilbert VS.. Rosa Lee Williams and J..
d. Donald, administrator of the estate
of E. j. Mitchell VS.. Mrs. M. E. Mitchell
during vacation.
In addition to issuing DEGREES in
several guardianship cases the court
yesterday rendered a decision in the
Courtney estate case declaring that
the farm in question was not the home.
stead. In the case of the Dugan Piano
Co. VS.. B. M. Smith, the decree was in
favor of the complainant and ordering
Smith to pay s311.O5.
In the case of The Hattiesburg
Traction Co. VS.. d. M. Gatlin, the chan
cellor issued decree giving the defen
dant As days in which to answer the
bill and file a cross bill.
The nresent docket of the chancery
court will probably be wound ur
about Monday, according to the esti
mates of officials and attorneys.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
COLDER BOYS TRAIN
FOR CHRISTIAN WORK
Three-Day Program Held Under Aus
pices of Alabama Sunday Schools.

Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 16.-A state
wide conference of colder boys" as
sembled in this city today under the
auspices of the Alabama Sunday
School association. The purpose OF
the conference, which will continue in
session over Sunday. is to enlist the
youths from Is to 81 years of age in
the work Of the Sunday school, and to
train them for Christian leadership.
The three days programme of the
conference provides for every phase
of the boys Metaphysical, mental
spiritual and social A Grand Indian
Council" win be held, led by John L
Alexander of Chicago. Addresses on
boys work will be made by boys them
selves, and Forward Step" meeting
for deeper personal conservation will
be held on the closing afternoon o.
the conference.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
] BIG TOP UP AND
EVERYTHING READY
REV. J. 8. ANDREWS AND pAUeH.
TER WHO WILL LEAD IN SING
ING, ARRIVE TOMORROW.

The erection of the big tent was
completed today and everything is now
in readiness for the Andrews meeting.
1t is announced today that the Rev. ].
B. Andrews, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Annie, who will be the
leading soloist for the meeting, will
arrive tomorrow night. The meeting
will begin Sunday morning.
The big tent will have seating ca
pacity larger than the combined audi
forums of several churches, but the
committees in charge are of the belief
that the tent viii be flied before the
meeting is over.
Much interest is being manifested
in the arrangements for the meeting
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
NEED OF Permanent FAIR
GROUNDS BEGINS TO Be FELT
agricultural High School Represented
In Every Department-HoIiday De.
clared-stock Show Center of At.
traction-Women Like NeedIework
Exhibit.

The Farm Exhibit, which is really
nothing more than an old fashioned
county fair slightly modified, opened
today under more favorable circum-
stances than any similar attempt per-
[ maps in the history of Hattiesburg.
Where has been an unusual interest in
hthe exhibit from the first and a hearty
desperation between the farmers and
the business men Of Hattiesburg. The
perfect autumn weather was the other
element to make it complete success.
While the morning was yet young the
cattle had overflowed the stalls which
were prepared for them and were tied
to fences and trees in the neighbor-
hood. In spite of the number of able
assistants Mr.. Hauenstein was unable
to put on display the farm products
as they came in and there was a line
of wagons on Forrest avenue and Pine
street waiting for chance to unload.
The Commercial Club rooms at noon
We're still crowded with men and wom-
en- putting things on display and label
ing the exhibits, The club rooms pre-
sent the appearance Of the oyerhowing
cornucopia Of Plenty on the state coat
Of arms 1t is a beautiful spectacle rs
the cream of a bountiful harvest is
spread out on the heavily laden tables.
Original Plans outgrown.
The original idea of small exhibit
of the limited farm products of For
rest county has been outgrown and the
Universal need of more space is evi-
dent everywhere and apparent to
every one. Everywhere there is talk
of the need OF permanent fairgrounds
with buildings provided for the housing
of the stock and for the proper
display of the farm products, with per.
haps a substantial building for the
women's exhibits. The court house
grounds are not large enough for the
the county fair which is growing each
year.
There has also been much comment
today on the improvement this fair has
made over all previous attempts. In
the size of the stock show the growth
of the fair is more apparent than else
where. Double the number of stalls
were built this year and they were
quickly overhowed,
Aggies Have Large Exhibit.
Perhaps the most interesting single
exhibit of the fair is that representing
the Agricultural High School. The
school authorities well realizing the
Educational advantages of such a fair
declared holiday and the school is
Represented in Hattiesburg today by a
large number of students as well as an
CONTINUED on Pfge F7ve.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16
AMERICAN LINES
STRENGTHENED TO
RESIST ATTACK
SMALL DETACHMENT OF MExI-
CANS PREPARE TO GO AGAINST
STARS AND STRIPES.
(By Associated PreSs.)

Vera Cruz, Oct. 15.-The evident
preparation by small detachment of
men under General Aguilar to attack
the American outposts around Vera
Cruz last night has resulted in the
strengthening of American lines.
Two hundred Mexican soldiers are
within half mile of the American
lines with two mountain guns trained
on the Americans.
1t is said Aguilar is having some diff
ficulty In restraining his men. number
ing between 400 and 600 who want to
enter Vera Cruz.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-16

Washington, Oct. f5.-The com
mandant Of the naval station In
Honolulu has been ordered to close
the Marconi wireless station there
within the day unless the company
can give satisfactory explanation
of sending message announcing
the arrival Of the German gunhoat
Grler and giving the position Of
the warships Unnu. and Etreal.