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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-17

"a Living wage was the subject
Of an enthusiastically received adj
dress by F. r. Watts, a. Mapkato
rural letter carrier. He first discussed
the meaning OF living wage" and
said Some men say that q living
wage is what 1t takes ID maintain
q family. But the needs Of a family
are elastic, and can be increased or
decreased with the wage. Rural car.
riers and other workers have to make
the living in accord with the wage.
But we must estimate living wage
as a wage that will support . family
Of a man and his wife and five chill.
dren. which is the average sized fam
lily in the United States.
THE wage must be living and a
little more, because man viii reach
an age when he cannot earn and he
Should have Something laid Sby to
tide over that Time.
Mr. watts iistn Mla thai It was
not the amount Of the wage, but the
system under ghlSA RsQpIs lie H0sY,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-17
Real Estate Transfer,

From Saturdays usily.
Ole X. Anderson and others to
Hans Anderson, the east X of the
northeast Y of section %. Butternut
Valley township. Consideration $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-17


Vote Of Thanks.
AZ the conclusion OF Mr.. Dona-
hue's address. the convention ex-
tended to him a vote of thanks.
Thanks were also extsnded to the
Mankato newspapers. r. II. Nc
Kay. the president declared that
more space had been given BY these
papers TO the convention than had
been given TO any previous con-
vention that the state association
had ever held.
r. H. Hunter. Anoka, the treasurer
|of the state association, reported
that year ago the money in the
treasury amounted to $685.. 80. The
receipts came 10 s1.I5t4s. The dis
bhrsements were $7s5.S4, leaving q
balance on hand OF s1.05s.o1.
A ilne group picture Of the en-
tire assemblage Of rural nail car
riers who are here attending the
state convention was taken in front
of the post Office building late yes
terday afternoon by Photographer
John R. snow. The picture Is three
feet wide.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-17

When the state convention OF
rural mail carriers was called to
order in the federal court room this
morning. several Of the delegates.
with good voices. gathered about
the piano and opened the session.
singing ~Old Blaci Joe" with a few
FarIatIons making II apply to Dear
Old joe" J, II, Drew Of RedwIng,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-17

The committee on resolutions. con-
sistlns Of $. J. Smith OF princeton. L.
II. Wilson Of Olivia and Q. P. Lindell
OF Harris reported the following
draft:
'Hesoived that ee iayOs federal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
ADDRESSES ROTARY CLUB.
F. w. Mackenzie Tells of Another
Way to Increase Your Efficiency"

At 4 meeting OF the Rotary Club of
Washington. following a luncheon. yes
terday afternoon at the Ebbitt House.
an address on Another Way to Increase
Your Efficiency" was delivered by Fred
w. Mackenzie. 1t was voted to hold
a special meeting and luncheon at tho
same place at 1880 o'clock Monday. In
honor OF President Greiner OF the In
ternational Association of Rotary
Clubs Mr.. Greiner. who will be ac-
companied by number of representa-
tives of rotary clubs of the eastern
cities. has an appointment to see
President Wilson at the White House
Monday, to invite the chief executive
to attend the 1914 convention of the
association in Houston, Tex.
The annual meeting. election OF ofli-
GERS and dinner of the Rotary Club OF
Washingto is scheduled for next FRI
day evening. the place and hour to he
selected by the entertainment commit
tee. The specially invited guests will
be senators and representatives in Con-
gress who are rotarianS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
SONS OF JONADAB GET
SEVENTEEN NEW MEMBERS
Meetings Of Councils During the
Past Week Were Well
Attended.

Seventeen new members were initiated
into the Independent Order Sons OF
Jonadab during the last week, Hope
Council, No. ], receiving seven: John c.
Daley. No. ). five: Harmony, No. 6, two;
Capitol No. ., two. and Faith, No 4.
one. The committee on extension Of the
order has reported that new councils are
to be organized at Charles Town, w. Va. /;
Alexandria. Va. and Baltimore, Md.
Last evening Hope Council. No. /, had
largely attended meeng, visitors being
present from John c. Daley. No. 3, and
Capitol. No. ). j. NJ. Jordan of Capitol
Council acted as chairman of the good
of the order.
Remarks were made by J. D. Buckley
Brady. William T. Bookhultz. John Man
gan, Charles Somerset and others. The
council received a committee from Faith
Council, Ladies' Auxiliary, who invited
members to be present at an open meet
ing next Friday evening.
At meeting of Capitol Council. No. 5.
Thursday evening it was decided to ar
range for an open meeting next week and
to arrange for an entertainment at an
early date. Remarks were made by
Grand Vice Chief S. u. Tennyson, George
Prender b. F. Schubert, Earl o. Bailey,
John I. Mockabee, James f. Peake. DON
aid E. Leslie, Samuel II. Walker, Joseph
f. Hodgkins. Frank Mercer. A. D. Tay-
lor. Edward Leftwich and Worthy Chief
Gayle of Hope Council John r. Malo-
ney presided.
The meeting of Harmony Council, No.
G. was presided over by Sam De Nedrey.
Remarks were made by w. H. LIE
Strange, f. w. Sanderson, Harry Wells,
Charles a. Is. Boyd, Charles Sengstack.
Timothy A. Driscoll, A. NJ. Williams,
Thomas j. Clark and Robert II. Wood.
At the meeting of John c. Daley Coun-
ell, No. ), remarks were made by Jesse
Carr, James Foley, William T. Golden.
Thomas 7. Hurdle. William ]. johnson.
John C. Moore, James Malone. W. B.
Mills, J. f. Mulloy, T. w. Newman, L.
w. Scott, James Reagan, Thomas Ma
loney. Frank ]. Reagan. Walter Spriggs,
7. E. Beller. jeremiah ONeill. Patrick
Flynn, John F. Rlotz. Will Ashby, George
Harper and Leo Shugrue. Edward Left
| w:ch presided.
Hope Council is making extensive ar
rangements for an entertainment and
ball to be given February 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24

participants were a number of scouts
from Washington. The affair was under
the auspices of Troop No. !. Boy Scouts,
this city.
Alfred c. Moss has been appointed
teller of the Alexandria National Bank
He succeeds J. Lawrence Perry. MI
Perry being recently appointed cashier
of that bank.
Briefs.
Nine. Mountford delivered Il lecture
before a large audience at the Young
Peoples building last night. Her sub
ject was The Nativity of Christ
James W. beavers has sold to o. w.
Triplett house 1913 King street A deed
of conveyance was recorded today.
Annie Z. Jones, colored died today at
her home, 303 North Fairfax street.. She
was thirty-one years old.
A large crowd last night attended the
dance at the Elks' Home,
given by members of the Alexandria
German Club.
o. p. Angelo left this afternoon for
Columbia. S. c., to attend a meeting of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
GIVES FLAG TO SCHOOL
WHICH NEVER SAW ONE
Patriotic Connecticut Man Supplies
Old Glory for Texas
Children.

Through the patriotic kindness of a
citizen OF Norwalk, Conn. the children
of a new frontier school in Texas, who
have never laid their eyes on a real,
good sized American flag, are soon to
see "Old Glory wave above the build
ing in which they learn of the deeds of
heroism in American history inspired
by the STARS and Stripes
Mrs. Sarah K. Ellis of Harris, Tex,
recently wrote to the Interior Depart
ment, asking, in behalf of the children
of the new school she has established
at that remote point. for the kind of a
flag that makes the fighting blood
Jingle in an Americans veins, declar-
ing that her children had never seen
an American flag except two very small
ones she had taken to the school with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
Gov. Ferris Honor Guest.

Gov. W. n. Ferris of Michigan is to be
among the guests of honor at the annual
banquet of the Michigan State Associa-
ton, for which all arrangements have
been completed, and which will take place
at Rauscher's next Tuesday evening.
Among those scheduled to deliver
speeches in addition to Gov. Ferris are
Byron S. Waite, Milo D. Campbell, E. o.
Wood, State Senator Charles 7. Vinegar
and J. NJ. Schermerhorn. Senator Town
send of Michigan, president of the asso-
citation, is to preside, and music for the
occasion will be furnished by a section
of the Marine Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
INSISTS UPON INQUIRY
INTO ELECTION FRAUDS
Representative Frear Unwilling That
House Shall Drop the Grace
Whaley Case.

Representative Frear of Wisconsin,
republican member of House elections
committee No. /. intends to make in
teresting and drastic observations re-
sarding the corrupt practices act by
which candidates for Congress are re-
strained from spending over $1,000
apiece in prediction campaigns, when
the Grace-Whaley charges are taken
up by the House next week
Charges were brought against Rep
resentative Whaley of South Carolina
by Mayor John P. Grace of Charles
ton, to the effect that the representa-
tive had spent more than $4,000 in Sc
curing his seat, and that gross cor
ruption had permeated the entire dis
trict.
The committee which investigated
the charges did not recommend an in
vestigation by the House, but dis
missed the matter. However, Rep
resentative Frear made a minority re-
Illinois, a democratic member of the
committee, disagreed with the ma
jority findings. They both stated that
in their opinion the aff1davits pro-
were of a character which justified the
House in making deep investigation
into the methods employed by ward
politicians in Representative Whaley's
district
No more was heard of the matter I'M
til today, when Representative F'rear
said that Immediately after the passage
of the post office appropriation bill by
the House Chairman Post Of elections
committee No. l would call up the re-
port:
eliminating both Representative
Whaley and Mayor Grace from the
controversy" said Representative Frear
today, Il am thoroughly convinced that
the situation in that district demands
close. investigation, and I shall use
every means In my power to have the
corrupt practices act called into play"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24

George Maier: soprano solo. Miss Tilley:
recitation. Miss Sue Tilley; tenor solo.
George V. Blackney: selections, Mrs.
LEROY and William T. Burgess. Prof.
Andre entertained with his "blockheads."
Mrs. Blackslee also gave a piano selec-
ton.
The committee in charge of the affair
last evening included J. NJ. Brooks. chair
man; Henry Brown and ]. E. Melton,
while the ladies' committee consisted of
Mrs. T. w. McCubbin, chairman; Mes
danes Brooks Harris. Bradbury, Black
ney, Jarvis, Pursglove. Brown. Blaclssiee
and Ladd. At the close Of the entertain
ment refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
Unable to Grant Request.

The Interior Department, which gets
many such requests, was unable to grant
this one, for lack of an appropriation to
meet it, and a story about it was printed
in last Sundays Star. This attracted
wide attention, and it was said at the
Interior Department today that Frank
NJ. Sanger of Norwalk, Conn.,, has sup
piled the department with flag for the
Texas school, and that Mr.. Sanger has
made it his patriotic duty and pleasure
to meet many such requests in the past
Coincidentally The Star is in receipt to-
day of a letter from resident of Chevy
Chase, who asks that her name be with
held, inclosing the sum of 81 as an in
tended first donation toward a fund to
purchase a flag for the Texas school
children. AS the flag has been supplied
by Mr.. Sanger. it will not be necessary
for The Star to open a subscription and
the remittance has been returned to the
sender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
Text of the Letter.

Her letter declared:
Il have read with interest the para
graph in your issue of Sunday last Jan
uary 49, concerning the patriotic and
devoted schoolmis.resssn the great south
west, who asked the Secretary of the In
terror for large flag to encourage the
patriotism of his pupils, who have never
seen one floating on the breeze in their
far-away corner of our: country
II thought" she wrote, ut might please
the department to assist us in our strug-
gle by supplying our school with a flag"
But for technical reasons it did not
please the department and the request
was denied.
Il offer the inclosed small donation
toward a fund to provide the flag, as
sured that there are others who. with
the present writer, fell the necessity for
acquainting all young American citi-
zens with the Stars and Stripes and its
traditions, especially those on the lonely
frontier. -s
Il also desire to compliment the
schoolmistress on the high ideals that
prompted the request, and The Star for
presenting the matter the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
GREATER EXPANSION,
COMMITTEES OBJECT
Chamber of Commerce Inaugurates
Movement to Attract Indus
tries to Washington.

Robert n. Harper, newly appointed
chairman of the committee on manu-
features of the Chamber of Commerce.
at the meeting OF the board Of directors
of that organization last evening, an
nounced that a determined effort is be-
ing made to attract to Washington
certain interests bound to aid in the
financial growth of the city. This
movement is in line with the policy of
greater expansion OF Washington to
be earnestly followed by the Chamber
Of Commerce during the present year.
Practically every member was pres
ent. and there was complete agree
ment that there should be an active
campaign to reach out and encourage
the location in this city of manufacture
ing interests which have hitherto dis
played Indifference.
President GUIDE Encouraged.
President William F. GUIDE expressed
his encouragement over the suspicious
start the chamber had made to ad-
vance the business interests of the
community, and his hope that the year
! would be rich in results along civic
lines.
The new chairmen of committees, rec
commended by the president and unani-
mously approved by the board, are as
follows:
Membership, Isaac Cans: building W.
c. johnson. and p. T. Moran. vice chair
| man; manufacturers, r. n. Harper:
wholesale trade, A. J. May: law and
legislation, A. Leftwich Sinclair; munich
pal legislation, Chaplin Brown; audit,
Albert Schulteis: Anacostia flats, Albert
Schulteis; building industries. Oliver
Metzerott, and T. H. Melton, vice chair
| man: charities. R. P. Andrews: conven-
| tfons. E. c. Reed: district finance, F'reder-
lex {. Handy; house, John F. slaven:
parks. highways and bridges. George Y.
Worthlngton; publicity, Isaac Cans, and
George H. Gall, vice chairman: transpor-
tat!on and freight rates, Harry King:
public health, DR.. H NJ. kaufman, and
public schools, Charles W. Clagett.
Executive Committee.
The executive committee is composed
of W. F. GUIDE, D. ]. kaufman. p T.
Moran, James f. Oyster, D. J. Callahan,
B. W. Guy, Chaplin Brown. A L. Sinclair,
John F. Slaven, Washington Topham and
NJ. A. Leese.
As was the general expectation
Thomas Grant was reelected secretary.
Ralph w. Lee treasurer and Chapin
Brown, general counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24

MI. Bovey, proprietor of the shenan-
doah garage, at Martinsburg. w. Va,
filed, Friday. a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the federal court at that
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
URGES GREATER EFFORT
TO GAIN STREET SAFETY
G.. A. Lyon, Jr., Speaks Before Ran
die Highlands Citizens
Association.
Plan to Disband Chemical Engine
Company Is Called Injury
to Section.

The objects of the Street Safety Asso-
citation of the District of Columbia were
outlined last evening by c. A. Lyon, jr.,
a representative of that body. before the
members Of the Randle Highlands Citi-
zens' Association, at a special meeting
held In the Baptist Church, on Naylor
road southeast. Mr. Lyon told of the
Stop, Look and Listen signs that had
been and would be placed in conspicuous
places. citing their value. He urged
greater attention to the prevention OF ac-
cidents and declared this could be accom-
plished by a more thorough realization
of the dangers that one encounters upon
the streets each day. He told of the
effort of the association to obtain addi-
tionaf Fairgrounds for the children and
stated that by keeping children off the
streets the danger of accidents was
greatly lessened. He stated, however.
that the children must be careful while
enjoying the sports within these grounds
in order that accidents there might be
avoided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
ALEXANDRIA AFT AIRS
Red Men Planning to Give Ban
quet Next Thursday.
FUNERAL OF S. H. SN0WDEN
Civil Service Examinations An.
nounced- Child Conservation Topic
of Address Tomorrow Evening.
eeial Correspondence of The star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January "a. 1914.
The fourth annual banquet of Semi
mole Tribe No. So. Improved Order OF
Red Men. will be given at s o'clock
Thursday evening at Hotel Rammel.
r. c. Sullivan will act as POSTMASTER.
Among those expected to be present
and respond to toasts are Rev. c. A.
Strausburg, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church: ]. William May, ii.
Noel Garner, L. P. Woodward and w. s.
Nicklin, the latter past great sachem
of Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
North End May Be Selected.

No definite conclusion has been reached
as to what portion. of Rock Creek Park
would be. chosen for the site. although
1t is believed by some that the whole of
Rock Creek Park north Of the Geological
Park should be utilized as mammoth
arboretum. providing ample room for
growth for the next half century.
Considerable care. has been taken by
the government officials. senators. repre-
sehtativeS and commissioners not to talk
about the proposed change. The only Of
fetal statement at the Capitol came to-
day from Representative Slayden,- chair
man of the House Library committee, and
is as follows.
THE removal of--tI4e Botanic Garden
from the present restricted and wholly
unsuitabI DE site is in contemplation by the
joint committee on the Library.
"Repre sentative Slayden, chairman of
the House committee on the Library has
been in consultation with Assistant Sec
retary Galloway Of the Department of
agriculture and the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia, who. with the chief
off engineers, II. s. A., are charged with
the control of Rock Creek Park, with the
view of removing the garden to some
mutually satisfactory location in the
park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
Child Conservation as Topic.

Nicklin, the latter past great sachem
of Virginia.
Child Conservation as Topic.
Conservation of the Child" will be the
subject of, an address which will be de-
livered by Rev. 4. j. McIlelway, secre-
tary of the bureau of child labor. at the
evening services at the Second Presby-
terrain Church tomorrow.
The morning services at the church will
be conducted by Rev. DR.. John Lee Al
lison, pastor.
Representative Weaver of Oklahoma
will address a mems mass meeting at
$50 o'clock in the afternoon at the
Westminster building of that church.
His subject will be Why / Attend
Church.
The local board of civil service eX-
aminers announces examinations to be
held in this city February is and 10 next
for assistant in paper plant investiga-
tons, male. nautical expert, male; lahra-
tory assistant in Photography, male, and
surveyor. male.
. A Southern railway freight car laden
with coal for the city gas works was
overturned at the big trestle at the city
was works yesterday and practically. de-
molished
E. Knight & Son. which was afterward
pawned at the store of Jacob Rose, a
King street pawnbroker, and was later
seen at the place by r. E. knight, re-
suited in. a police court hearing today.
Roses son appeared and told the court
that the pistol was afterward disposed
Of. Justice Cation directed that the pistol
or one like it be restored to Mr.. Knight.
Funeral of Stacy n. Snowden.
The funeral of Stacy H. Snowden, who
died Thursday morning. took place at IL
O'Clock today from his late home at
Snowden's station, Fairfax county. Va.
The services were conducted by Rev. DR..
John Lee Allison, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church. Burial was made
in Oak Hill cemetery. Washington.
A large crowd last night attended the
musical and literary entertainment given
at the Westminster building of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church. Among the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
Not to. interfere With Public.

.'.All members of the two committees on
the Library which together form the ex-
ecitive board of the Botanic Garden, are
agreed that if it is transferred TO Rock
treek Park it should interfere as little
as possible with the liberties of the pub
lie in the enjoyment of the park and that
il should merely supplement its beauty
and charm.
1.-THE plan in view comprehends real
botanic garden and an arboretum in
which all rare trees that can be grown
in this latitude will be planted. Repre-
sentative Slayden will present a bill in a
IcAs days which he hopes will become the
basis for an act
Commissioner Siddons' Comment.
In response to request from The Star
for his opinion as to the desirability of
locating the Botanic Garden in Rock
Greek Park. Commissioner Siddons this
afternoon said:
''As l do not know the details OF the
plan. l speak with reservation 1 should
dislike to see the natural beauty of
Rock Creek Park impaired. If that should
be consequence of transferring the
botanic Garden to the park, but 1t may
well be that its establishment in the
park might add to its interest and at
Effectiveness, provided it did not interfere
with its general objects.
III q botanic garden needs level ground,
suggest that we have in Potomac Park
plenty of it available. 1t ought not, OF
course, if established in Rock Creek Park,
he placed as to interrupt or disturb
the travel by pedestrians and vehicles
which now is freely enjoyed by SO many
people.
t.'The project is one that deserves. as 1
ara sure it Will receive. careful considera-
tfon. with a view of enhancing the attrac-
TONS of our park system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-24
Cites Needs of Southeast.

Prof. Allan Davis, principal of the Bus
mess High School and a member of the
East Washington Citizens association,
described some of the improvements that
were needed in the southeast section and
pledged the support of his association in
accomplishing desired reforms. That
large area of grounds is needed around
the public schools in the District was his
declaration and he congratulated the citi-
zens of Randle Highlands on being thus
fortunate. He also advocated more
ground around churches, which could be
used for recreation centers, especially in
the summer months.
A. +. Randle. founder of Raridle High
lands, discussed the future of the sec
ton east of the Eastern branch. when
improvements were completed, especially
the reclamation of the Anacostia flats.
He paid a tribute to President Wilson
for the manner in which he has handled
public questions, stating he did but one
thing at time and did that well. He
believed that before long the President
would direct his attention to the needs
of the District and that many things
would be accomplished.