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The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

The I05th anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln today Is the last Of the
birthday anniversaries OF the great
emancipator that will see standing in
Washington two of the most historic of
the landmarks connected with his life
and death. Ford's Theater and the Lin
coin Toy shop, both Of which will lave
to succumb to the needs of the govern
ment and make way for the march of
commerce Another feature that Will give
today's celebration greater. historical
signihcance In the fact that ground Is
to be broken for the Lincoln Memorial to
be erected in Potomac Park. Senator
wetmore, Of Rhode Island. a member of
the commission. having selected this day
for the function.
A mass meeting will be held at the
Metropolitan Baptist Church. r between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. this even
ing at o'clock. Representative William
8. Greene, of Massachusetts, is sched-
uled to make an address, as are also
Rev. James E Churchman. OF New Jer-
sey, and Rev. NJ. w. d. Norman. pastor
of the church.
Bryan TO ss Speaker.
Secretary Bryan is expected to deliver
an address at the annual Lincoln Day
banquet of the Sons. OF veterans' Cub
Of the District at Rauscher's this even
I
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
Last Lincoln Day on Which
Landmarks May Be Seen
Ford's Theater and Toyshop Soon Win Be Torn
Down-Meetings arranged in Honor of 1O5th
Anniversary of Birth of Emancipator.

ing. The committee in charrs consists of
o. A. c. oehmler. Maj. z. r. Campbell,
and Everett Warner.
Representative Julius Kahn. OF Calf
fornia, Is on the program for an address
at the Lincoln Day celebration at Cosmo-
politan Baptist Church. coiored, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets Repre-
sentative George A. Neeley also will
speak. .
Exercises will be held at the First Con-
gregational Church, Tenth and G streets
northwest, tomorrow evening at o'clock
under the auspices Of the Department of
the Potomac, G. A r. Following an
organ prelude by ]. B. Wilson, Rev. DR..
c. +. Steck will pronounce the invocation
Color Sergt Hazard Wheeler will make a
presentation of the national emblem, fol-
lowing which Mrs. B. III. Smart will sing
THE Star Spansied Banner" Chairman
George L. Siaybaugh will be introduced
by DR.. J. X Gleeson. Maj Thomas ].
Mckee viii read Lincoln's Gettysburg ad-
dress. The Battle Hymn of the Repub-
lie" will be sung by Mrs. B. H. Smart.
who also viii render as q vocal solo, 20.
Starry Flag" Addresses win be de-
livered by Secretary William J. Bryan.
Representative Joseph TagEart, Of Mis-
souri,, and Representative Frank B. wIIlIs,
of Ohio. Led by Mrs.. smsrt, the audience
win sing "Amsrica" for the closing num-
Der
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
ULSTER DEALS
in VAR talk
Sir Edward Carson De6es
Government to Pass the
Home Rule Bill.
REDMOND STANDS PAT
Hot Phrases Banded Back and Forth
in House of Commons Is the
Measure l. Discussed.
REDMOND STANDS PAT

London. Feb. 11.-Challenging the gov
and defying 1t to inforce the measure II
driven through Parliament BY coalition
Of Irish Nstionalists and English LIB
erals. Sir Edward Carson was accorded
thunderous applause in the House Of
Commons this afternoon when he spoke
In favor OF the Union,sts' demand to dis
solve Parliament and submit the home
rule question to a vote at . general
election. The unionist amendment was
defeated by n majority of Is.
FOR the second time within twenty-four
hours threats Of a revolt against the
government were heard in the historic
building that for centuries has housed
the law-making body of Great Britain.
Sir Edward predicted that the province
of Ulster would fight to the end of its
resources against domination by any
Parliament organized at Dublin.
Unionist cheers resounded through the
chamber while he was speaking.
If the government attempts to draw
Ulster into Dublin Parliament I will
persist with the people Of Ulster In their
policy. regardless OF personal conse-
quences."
Dsesn't Want Concessisns.
The Liberal members sat silent in
their seats As the speaker continued with
his attack on the Asquith government.
Concluding his speech. Sir Edward said
that Ulster did not want any concessiona
Ulster wants to be left Alone" said
he. The people Of Ulster will never
take any responsibility for the present
bill. no matter how altered. British Un-
ionists will support Ulster resistance to
the bitter end"
Sir Edward told his colleagues that tho
people of Ulster are satisfied with pres
ent conditions.
ulster doesn't want to be driven into
a government which It VIII loath." said
he. 'It looks to me ~ though the As
luith government Ii only maneuvering for
position. The Unionists must oppose this
measure to the bitter end. II the govern
ment regarded Ulster's exclusion as not
being opposed to the fundamental prin-
ciple Of the bill. why didn't the govern
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
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The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
TALK, WALK, OR sINGl
That's the Question /sanra gists
Must Answer.

New York, Feb. 1l.-To sing, talk. or TO
parade for suffrage on May is the ques-
ton that tomorrow will be put to every
woman in the country working for the
suffrage cause.
That there is a sharp difference OF
opinion as to the best way of celebrating
suffrage day" throughout the country
became known today after a board meet
ing of the National Suffrage Association.
in which DIR. Anna Shaw, Mrs. Joseph
Bowen. of Chicago: Mrs. Stanley McCor-
mick. OF Boston; Miss Jane Adams, Of
Chicago. and others participated.
A statement issued today by the Ma
tional Association. following the an
nouncement a few weeks ago by Miss
Alice Paul, head Of the Congressional
Union, in Washington, that the union
was working up a national demonstration
on May 2. has precipitated a crisis In the
relations of the two suffrage organiza-
tions and has drawn a final dividing line
between the new radical wing OF the suf-
frage movement and the conservative ele-
ment.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
SEVEN MnITANTS SENT TO JAIL.
Arrested for Assault on Police When
Trying to Take Mrs. Pankhurst,

London. Feb. u.-Seven militant suf-
fragists. arrested yesterday in connec-
ton with the disturbance attending the
failure Of the police to arrest Mrs. Pank-
hurst. were bound over today in Bow
Street Police Court to keep the peace
for six months. and on their refusal to
find sureties for good behavior were
sentenced to four days Imprisonment
each.
The prisoners explained that their ac-
tion was protest against the boycott
Of votes for women in the Kings speech.
A number of women brought before
the magistrates in the West London Po-
lice Court for assaulting the police when
attempting to arrest Mrs. Pankhurst.
were fined small sums and on their re-
fusal to pay were sent to Jail for a week
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
BIG BLAZE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Destroyed by Early
M0rning Fire.

Philadelphia. Feb. IL (Thursday).-
Fire early this morning destroyed the
huge produce warehouse Of f. w.
Aiken, at Water street and Delaware
avenue. and for time threatened the
entire district occupied by produce
merchants. Every piece Of fire-fighting
apparatus in the central part OF the
city was called out. Owing to the in
tensely cold weather the firemen work
ed under great difficulty. The streets.
buildings and fire apparatus soon were
covered with coating of ice. After
an hour of stubborn fighting the fire
was under control, but will burn all
morning. because of the butter and oily
products contained in the warehouse,
which caused the flames to leap sew
enty-five feet in the air.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
FINDS UNKNOWN INDIAN TRIBE.
Algot LanEe Makes Discovery In
Wild of Brazil.

Algot Lange. an American explorer
who has had some remarkable expert
ences in the wilds of Brazil, Is now con-
nected with the ministry of agriculture,
industry. and commerce Of that govern
ment. In a communication just received
by the Pan-American Union II In stated
Mr.. Lange has completed his third expe-
dition made for the purpose of scientific
research.
The first extended to the rapids of the
Tocantins River: the second, which re-
suited in the discovery Of about ZOO
specimens of prehistoric pottery, COW
cred the central part of the MaraJo
Island In the mouth OF the Amazon
River; the third resulted In the dis
covery of a hitherto unknown tribe Of
Indians at the headwaters OF the Moju
and Cairary rivers. which presents some
ethnologically interesting features, the
particulars of which probably will be
published in the near future.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

take the announcement seriously because
OF the family name. Last night phySi-
clans substantiated the fathers claim.
New York. Feb. n--Century Opera
House patrons got an extra thrill when
a ballet girl in mems attire almost lost
her trousers She managed to hold 'em
up until her exit. however.
Kansas City, Feb. 1l-Miss Efna Zim-
norman. q stenographer. thirty-two years
old, leaped from the roof Of q fifteen
story building in the retail district and
was dashed to death.
Berlin, Feb. IA narcotic powder de-
signed to revolutionfze warfare has been
discovered by q woman named Boehm.
who today demonstrated II to the govern
ment officials. She says shells charged
with the powder will put the enemy to
sleep for several hours. so that they may
be taken prisoners without injuring
them.
New York. Feb. u.-standins by Rev.
c. L Quinn, pastor Of the Reformed Epls-
copal Church, under fire because he said
damn" thirty girls resigned from the
Helping Hand Society.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
NEWS NUGGETS FROM
TELEGRAPH AND CABLE

Cincinnati. Feb. 1.-The marriage GER
emony spoken through a mouth covering
Of antiseptic saure, Miss Theresa Peyser.
scarlet fever victim, welded II. w. New
man. . Baltimore Insurance man. The
wedding resembled q surgical operation.
"a Charleston. W. Va. Feb. ll-Mrs. John
Doe. wife OF John Doe, Of the West Side
here, gave birth to q twenty-ounce child
Friday. Newspaper reporters refused to
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

|msnt specincaiiy suggest the proposai
thsf this provincs not b pelitioeliy
bought and sold r. !"
John Rcdmond. one Of the foremost
Irish Ieaders IN the night for home ruls.
took up the debate to nnswsr CarsonL
desire for peaceful settlement Of this
question" sajd he. sbut re do NOT share
the Unionists' frasic view Of the possi-
biittiss Of civil war;
Mr. Redmond spoke against division
OF Ireland saying:
No one approves the omission Of
Ulster N . basis. for settlement Of the
Irish question. We shall oppose such sx-
ciusion- However. we stand ready to
make any changes which won't impair the
main principles Of the measure. We are
willing TO consider In the broadest. friend
Hest spirit any proposals. from the gov
ernment In hope that the aspirations ex-
pressed IN the speech OF King George
may be realized We hope the result
viii be a satisfactory settlement of this
great problem whereupon the well-being
OF all classes In Ireland and the future
unity and strength OF the empire de-
pends."
Unionist II Bitter.
Mr.. Redmond was interrupted frequent
ly by applause.
Capt Craig. one OF Sir Edwards chief
supporters. made bitter speech. which
was interrupted frequently by jeers and
Kisses. Once he was stopped by Speaker
Lowther, who warned him against call
ing leaders of the Liberal and Irish Ma
tionalist parties political swindlers-"
Ulster wants any proposals from the
government made in writing, otherwise
We will consider ourselves tricked and
humbugged." said Capt. Craig. IF troops
are sent to shoot down the people of
Ulster. the responsibility will rest upon
the swindlers Of that province
Earl Loreburn spoke in a spirit Of COM
sumed in the House OF Lords. saying he
believes the country desires to have the
question settled now by friendly agree
ment.
In concluding. Lord I.oreburn suggest
ed Federal home rule as a solution
Though the bill Is good. a settlement
by consent Is better" said he "Exciu-
sion Of Ulster would be no settlement.
but Federal home rule might be sug-
gested."
Lord Lansdowne stated that II the
bill became a law at the present time
1t would pass without any lords amend
ments. He declared that Ulster was not
prepared to put herself under home rule.
He stated that the government should
amend the bill and then refer II to the
country. He only would consider pro-
pcsais excluding Ulster from the bill
King Seeks Comprsnise.
Supporters of the home rule bill de-
clared today that Asquith would have to
carry the measure through or go down
to political oblivion because of violated
pledges. They asserted that any weak |
ening at this critical juncture would for |
ever destroy the Liberal party, though !
many Of the most earnest of the meas |
ure's champions admitted that they
would like TO have a satisfactory COM |
promise proposed by theN opposition.
King George is exercising every legiti- |
mate pressure possible to effect q COM |
promise. He has indicated to Premier /
Asquith at recent conferences that q pa
cific solution Of the difficulty should be |
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

reached. The King has won friends on
both sides by his course.
Premier Asquith conferred with several
leaders in Parliament during the fore
noon and In the afternoon called his
cabinet together TO consider the political
situation.
When It was over It was learned that
the premier had gone over the situa-
ton in detail with his advisors and that
definite course which had been decided
on would be adhered to.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
Ever Hear of Such Things? i?

New York, Feb. IL-Mrs. Olga Slavin's s
seventh rib recently was cut away and
the bone used in making a new jaw bone,
the old one having been in an operation
for cancer. Mrs. Slavin's new jaw is
working we'll
Oceanside. y. Y, Feb. 11.-"Fuzzy-wu'' IS
small japanese cat. was out killing
sparrows when a flock of hungry hawks
swooped down upon it and killed it,
London, Feb. 11-Former King Manuel,
of Portugal. and his wife sat in a twenty
hve-cent seat at moving picture show.
They refused a special place
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
Another Bomb outraxe.

New York, Feb. ia bomb placed by
blackmailing blackbanders was exploded
in the hallway of the six-story tenement
house at 40 West Thirty-ninth street
early today driving $50 men. women, and
children from their beds in terror. The
police declare that the bomb was intend
ed for the family of Antonio Caldelloti,
a well-to-do, italian importer, who had
ignored letter demanding $500.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
vIsCoUNT GLADSTONE RESIGNS.
Sydney Charles Buxton to BE Gov
ernor General in south Africa.

London, Feb. n.-Lewis Harcourt, sec.
retary Of state for the colonies. today
formally notified the House of Commons
that Viscount Gladstone would cease to
be governor-general of the Union OF
South Africa in June. He added that the
reason for his resignation was purely do
mestic and had no connection with the
events arising out of the recent general
strike In South Africa and the deportation
of strike leaders.
The appointment Of Sydney Charles
Buxton, now president of the board of
trade, as governor-general of the Union
Of South Africa, in succession to viscount
Gladstone, ofncially was announced to-
day
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

After an investigation the official ge-
ologist of the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion has reported that gold in paying
quantities cannot be found In the Canal
Zone, and that the territory has no value
for mining purposes.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

Duquoine. Ill, Feb. n.-In an effort to
drive out seven devils with which he was
said to be possessed. Holy Rollers tramp
ed on Noah Hickman, an epileptic. The
boy sustained . broken arm and several
fractured ribs
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12
PAGE HAS A COLD
Envoy Forced 10 stay Indoors at
Embaasy.

London. Feb. 11.-Ambassador Walter II.
Page again is laid up with a cold and Ii
compelled to remain indoors
Irwin Laughlin. first secretary OF the
embassy. called on Sir Edward Grey at
the foreign Office today
The Washington herald., 1914-02-12

Arrivals of Ocean Steamships.
New York, Feb. 11.-Arrived: Buffalo,
Hull
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-07

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-07

The claim of the state board of equalization that val
uaons upon railroad property have been increased this
year not borne by the figures which show quite
to the contrary, that those valuations have been mate
rally reduced Thus an additional tax burden is added
to the already overburCened individuals of the state.
How the great corporations have been favored IN the
matter of taxation is shown by interesting facts CLEANED
concerning the Oregon Short Line, whose is cited
merely as example The valuations Of that railroad
reduced by the state board of equalization from the
$4OS2677 per mile at which the line assessed last
year $35 2735 per mile this year. reduction OF more
than $4,000 per mile 1t is interesting fact that al
though the mileage of the Short Line in Idaho in
creased during the last year 1883 miles the total as
sessed valuation of that system actually reduced
nearly 100000.
In other words the Short Line not only escapes taxa
ton upon it's mileage of 1883 miles, but it is actu
ally given a reduction of nearly 100000 besides!
The valuation of the Short Line fixed at the low
figures this year that the system has been assessed
since 1910.
And this reduction cannot be sustained the ground
that the Oregon Short Line is not paying proftmak
institution which the often given for low
valuations upon Of the corporate property of the
state The records show that the Oregon Short Line has
been able to pay average annual dividend for every
mile of it's entire system of than 80 cent OF the
assessed valuation for Idaho for the last years.
On the suppositon that the annual dividend OF $780,
100000 declared for this year. information OF which
is not definite and taking into consideration the surplus
of 1914 69406 reported to the Idaho state tax commits
sion existing at the time of this years report find
very interesting table of taxation per mile compared
with the dividends paid and surplus per mile of the entire
system, as follows
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-07
"PICK 1T UP"

In Rochester n Y the school authorities have placed
signs the Fairgrounds, reading Pick 1t Up The in
tenton is to have the children clear away the disorder
that they create and to nculcate orderly habit Of
mind The experiment has worked well that the
ices of the caretaker have been dispensed with There
is in this simple thing the promise of good that will be
lasting Habits formed in this way usually persist Most
things this world matters of habit than of will
Broadly speaking there two kinds of minds in human
kind tears down. the other builds up The kind that
tears down drops throws things the ground; the
kind that builds up picks them up Sohe Pick 1t Up
signs deeper than the of the schoolyard
There has change in general habits in this way
years ago everybody threw waste matter
the streets Many people still do it. But there have
recepaces for holding waste and movements for
clean city with the result that there is vast improvement
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-07

killed in an accident where he worked.
Mamma has to go out almost every
day to earn money. That means some
body has got to look after the house
and the baby"
what do you do at the house2"
ooh, lots of things. can cook po-
tatoes, and bake bread and once ]
made a cake"
do you work like that every day.?
suggested Peggy. She was becoming
interested in this cheerful little house
lwife.
Sure l do" nodding. IT wash the
breakfast dishes every day. Then
dress the baby and take care of him
When mamma comes home l have the
potatoes pared for supper"
when do you go to SCHOOL,"
81 don't know" replied the little
gorl her brow clouding when paps
was living mamma stayed at home, ano
didn't have to. That was last spring
| don't know what we will do this fall
Maybe 1 can't go to school. You see
mamma and baby need me. How cal
think of myself when l have to talk,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-07
XVI.

That healthy young girl with UNI
limited opportunities for having a good
time should make herself really and
seriously useful was a new philosophy
to Peggy. She didn't believe it sound
philosophy. OF course. she was willing
to be casually useful to her mother
assisting in little ways now and then,
and she thought that enough. What
she unwittingly resented was the idea
that she should have any regular
round of duties to perform Did her
father wish to condemn her to drudg-
cry?
One Saturday afternoon while on
her way home from a tennis match
she overlook a little girl of about IL
who was wheeling pretty baby in a
rather inexpensive-lo looking go-cart.
Helping mother?' smiled Peggy.
She liked children, and was always
friendly to them.
YES" replied the little girl. But
this is nothing though. l do lots of
things"
rs that so? What do you do?"
well, you see, we have had hard
times at our house. Papa died-got
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-09-07

If the Authorities would enforce laws of this kind we
should have much more and quicker improvement
AS people not orderly not from any peculiar
ty but simply from careessness and the unbounded free
dom that will not even enforce laws after they made
But grow better 1t is told that disordery broke
himself of the habit by repeating Somebody must pick
lit up Selshness could not stand determined attack
of this kind says the Minneapolis Journal We go so "
Ily but the status is better with us than it
Somebody must clean up after those that make litter
of whatever kind We have got to belong to Of the two
orders of mind We tear down or build up 1t IS true OF
nations well persons. We may frltter away re
destroy the nations of Europe doing to-
day. but future generations will have to pc it up and
through much toll make good what has been wasted