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The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
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The Washington herald., 1914-03-29

Of the largest Irish-Ameriean bodies In
the country. Patrick J. Haitigan. Ii
secretary-treasurer Of the executive com
mittee.
Headquarters have been opened at 553
Southern Building with Mr.. John J.
Keenan,, of the District bar. acting as
assistant secretary and chairman Of the
publicity committee.
The national executive committee con-
sists of Edward f. Mccall, president OF
the Friendly Sons Of St Patrick, New
York City: Theadore J. Jinkens presi-
dent of the Friendly Sons of st. Patrick.
Philadelphia; James ]. Regan. national
president A. o. H.. St Paul, Mimi: ]. !.
c. Clark, president general American
Irish Historical Society OF New York
City; Michael ]. Ryan. national presi-
dent of United Irish League of America.
Philadelphia; William p. Ryan. president
Old Hibernian Society OF Baltimore:
Philip j. Sullivan. national secretary A.
o. H., Thompsonville. Conn: Thomas u.
Lee. American Irish Historical Society.
Providence. r. l.; Col. David NJ. Flynn.
American Irish Historical Society. Prince
ton. n. j.: Charles French. president
Irish Fellowship Club. Chicago: NJ. A.
O'Byrne, president Old Hibernian So
ciety. Savannah. Ga; r. T. Moran. na-
tlOnal director A. o. H. Washington. u.
c, and Patrick ]. HaItigan. Washington.
d. c.
The United States government will have
full charge of the Unveiling exercise. and
Il Is understood that several Thousand
Invitations will be issued about April l.
by Col. w. w. Hart. u. S. A.. executive
officer Of the Barry Monument Commits
sion.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
ALMANACK A Big
help TO QUIzzERS
Contains go of Franklins Maxims
from Which All Photographs
Are Drawn.
GET YOUR COPY TODAY

Solving the Ben Franklin Quiz picto-
graphs becomes remarkably simple when
you have a Poor Richards Almanack to
guide you.
Without knowing anything about
Photograph except what is conveyed 10
you by the drawing: without knowing
any Of Franklin's sayings which might
apply to it; without any further cieWs
than what you see in the Photograph, you
can accurately solve 1t.
To begin with. you know one thing
that the correct solution represented by
the Photograph Is contained in Poor Rich
ards Almanack. Suppose, for instance,
that the Photograph showed a man chop
ping down a huge tree. the tree being
Just about cut through. Which saying.
then. does the Photograph illustrate?
The first thing is, to examine the picto-
graph for its central theme. We note
principally the big tree. the axman. and
the fact that the tree is almost cut
through: we also note In smaller outline.
several small bushes, a bird or two a
pile of chips the aXman's hat and coat
and other objects. Which OF these points
gives us our clcw to the correct solution?
Why, the major points. of course.
So We decide that the saving has to do
with chopping down big trees, or with an
axman, or with the amount of labor In
voIved in cutting through such big
tree Then we look through Poor Rich
ards Almanack in search OF saying
which covers that idea Soon our eye
lights on this passage:
Little strokes fell great oaks"
Fits it, all right. But perhaps there's
another saying which fits better; so We
continue our examination. The only other
saying which seems TO apply is this:
''Tis a strange forest that has no rot
ten wood in il. and a strange kindred
that all are good in it,
The saying holds our attention for
moment On further reflection We see
We must reject II. for the Photograph does
not cover il fully.
The first saving remains as the answer.
Without knowing of any such saying.
without any hints or clews save the picto-
graph itself. you were able TO find il with
small expenditure of effort.
Get your Poor Richards Almanack and
tackle all the Photographs in the same
way. and you'll find the going quite easy
after all.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
Dream Of Washington to Come True
American University to Open May 27
Developments in Growth
of American University

George Washington. as. early
as 17ss. conceived the idea of a
national university for Wash
ington. which has been realized
in the foundation OF the Ameri-
can University.
He bequesthed $4,000 worth
of stock OF the Potomac River
Company for the foundation of a
national university in washing
ton, but the stock proved worth
less.
Had Washington instead given
his holdings in the James River
Company. his university might
have been realized within a few
years after his death.
In 1898 Samuel Bloodgeti
raised $4,000 for a national uni
versity. but what became OF IL
Is unknown. Had Congress au-
thorized somebody or some -
sociation 10 receive and hold lie
fund as trustee. as asked. IL
would have grown TO millions
today. Just from accrued interest.
After Congress did get busy
and refer 20 a select committee
an outline OF such an institution
OF learning as Washington had
advocated. along came the Brit
ish in 1874 and set Are to our
Capitol. The plans were de-
stroyed, and the present Wash
ington Monument is the substi-
tute which Congress raised as a
memorial 20 the Father OF His
Country.
In 1883 Bishop Hurst. OF the
Methodist Church. started the
ball rolling again in the proper
direction by purchasing a site
at Massachusetts, and Nebraska
avenues.
Finally. after many vicissi-
tudes. ground was broken there
for the College of History, and
from time to time other build
ings have been erected around il.
until now the American Univer-
sity is a reality.
President Wilson will open II
on May 81.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
POOR RICHARDS
ALMANACK.
Photograph No. 8

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The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
EXTRA SESSION TO BE CALLED.
New York Legislature Adjourns
without Voting Money Needed.

Albany. n. Y. March :S.-A special ses
sion of the New York legislature will be
necessitated by the adjournment OF the
assembly and senate carly today without
agreeing on financial legislation. The
deadlock between the Republicans of tho
lower house and the Democrats Of the
senate was unbroken. The two houses
wrangled and then quit In petulant
anger.
The extra session will be necessary in
order that the business of the State may
not be stopped through lack OF money.
Many important State Offices were filed
by Gov. Glynn in the closing hours OF
the session. Among them were: George
NJ. S. Schulz, to be public service COM
missioner at $1,000 a year.
Patrick F. McCabe. Democratic boss Of
Albany. to he conservation commissioner;
salary. $1,000
Eugene Lamb Richards. Democratic
boss Of Staten Island. State superintend-
ent OF banks: salary, $4,000.
EN-GOv. John A. Dix was appointed
regent of Cornell University.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
MANY BARRYS TO
See EEUNVEILING
Several Thousand Expected
May IS for Ceremony
at Statue.
C0NCIAVE Is pI ANNED
CONCLAVE Is PLANNED
President Wilson and Other Govern
ment Officials Will Be Invited
to Attend Banquet.

Preparations for the Barry Monument
unveiling in Washington. May Is and l6.
are going ahead rapidly. The local com
mittee is busy. and various subcommit-
tees are actively at work attending to
the many details of the entertainment at
the time OF the unveiling.
The GIee Club OF the, Friendly Sons OF
st. Patrick. OF New York. consisting of
100 voices, under the leadership OF Victor
Herbert, will take part in the unveiling
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
SENATE RECESSES
TOILET MEMBERS
CONFER ON FLOOR
Precedent Set When Adjournment Is
Taken to Accommodate Reed
and Gronna.
and Gronna.

The Senate yesterday recessed ten
minutes to permit Senators Reed ani
Gronna to hold a conference on the
floor. The action probably is with
out precedent. Senator Gronna call
ed up an Indian bill. Senator Reed
inquired what the bill was, not being
able to hear on account of disturb
ance in the chamber.
We'll, I would like to confer with
the Senator from North Dakota"
said Senator Reed, after being in
formed of the identity OF the bill.
II move we recess for ten min
utes." said Senator Overman.
Vice President Marshall promptly
put the question. although Senator
Overman's motion was intended as a
joke. and the Senate voted itself into
repose before II realized the prank
that had been played on it.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
FAIR TO AID DAY NURSERY

An Easter fair will be given for the
benefit of the Day Nursery and Dispen-
sary Association Tuesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. II. II. Hazen, 1903 s
street northwest The committee in
charge consists OF Mrs. G. II. Van Buren,,
Mrs. Clarence Dodge, Mrs. c. II. Taylor.
Mrs. c. c. Rogers, Mrs. A. d. Melvin.
Mrs. II. H Hazen. Mrs. c. A. Chandler
Mrs. Eunice James. Mrs. E. C. Rogers,
and Mrs A. E. Heiss.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
MRS. C. B. Ho0FF DEAD.

Upper Marlboro, Md. March @.-Mrs.
Christine Bowling HoOfr. wife OF Allison
A. Hooff. OF Manassas, Va. died this
morning at the home of her sister. Mrs.
Robert l.. Hall. aged thirty-three years.
Sh~ leaves her husband and two sons.
The funeral will take place Monday
morning from st. Mary's Catholic Church
at this place.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
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MOVING PICTURE PLAYS
New, Spare-time Profession for Men
and wOmen-One Man Makes
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Owing to the large number OF new
motion picture theaters which are be-
ing opened throughout the country,
there Is offered TO the men and women
of today q new profession, namely, that
Of writing moving picture plays. Pro-
ducers are paying from S25 20 $3.50 for
each scenario accepted. upon which
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$500 I'm Six MOnths.
As II only requires a few hours time
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one feature o. the business which
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The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
Ever Hear of Such Things ?

Patchogue, n. Y, March 2S.-An order
barring girl operatives from using paint
and powder. was posted In a mill here.
1t read: Wash your faces or lose your
jobs"
New York. March 2s.-Chraging that
her husband endangered her life by
bringing his sick relatives to her home,
Mrs. Francis Paterno has sued for d.
vorce.
Stanford University. Cal. March 2s.-
James c. Ray. geology student caused
the arrest of n fellowstudents be-
cause they "forcibly and with malicious
intent did mutilate with a razor a grow
ing q beard on the face Of said Ray"
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
PRESIDENT AT B. F. KEITH'S

President Wilson. accompanied by Miss
Helen Woodrow Bones, his niece. last
night occupied the Presidents box at the
B. F. Keith Theater. The President es-
peciaIly enjoyed the college comedy,
Taking Things Easy" dealing. with
frolics among the sophomores az Yale,
played by Harry Tighe and company.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
GIRL KILLED IN TRAIN WRECK

West Liberty. Ohio, March 2-Miss
Lou Neil. OF Cleveland. was killed and
eight others seriously injured when
southbound Big Four passenger train No.
was ditched here this afternoon. The
train was bound from Detroit to Gin
cinnati Spreading rails caused the acci-
dent.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29

and will give Q concert Of Irish music in
the ballroom OF the Willard Hotel on
Friday evening. Nay Is. The Gles Club
will also sing at the tomb Of Washington
at Mount Vernon on the afternoon OF
the same day, Il the unveilins Of the
monument on Saturday. and at the ban
quet
The statue arrived in Washington last
Wednesday and was placed on the per-
manent pedestal In Franklin square. The
moving and erection was under the di-
rect supervision Of J. ]. Boyle. the. .seuip-
tor, who designed the statue. "
On Saturday evening banquet win
be given In the ballroom of some Wash
ington hotel The President and many OF
the leading officials of the governme-t Z
will be invited. .
Many Barrys to Attend.
A special effort Is being made to have
a great gathering In Washington at the
time Of the unveillng of those bearing
the honored name OF Barry. II is hoped
that several thousand Barrys will be
present, as 1t Is contemplated to bring
them together in conclave on the morn
ing Of May 1s
This being the first monument erected
by the United States government to the
memory of one OF the Irish race who
fought In the American Revolution and
afterwards distinguished himself as a
naval officer in the service Of his adopt
ed country. a special invitation or call is
extended to all the people Of the Irish
race in the United States.
p. T. Moran is chairman OF the Wash
ington committee, and of the national
executive committee, representing many
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
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The Washington herald., 1914-03-29

The list of sayings published during the first week of the Quiz
and containing the first Photographs
been reprinted by The Copies may be had for the asking
They will also by receipt of stamp Address
Department O. -.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-29
Century and a Quarter Has
Developed the Germ Of the
Idea Into a Reality that
Promises to be Pride Of
Nation. 49,.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
LAPS DEMOLISHED
 PASS ON ID TS|NAN
Chinese Troops Make No Elf fort to Stop the Pas
 sage of Troops

Picking, October 5.-CMonday, 2:15 a. m) Without further diplomatic controversy the Japanese are proceeding along the Hallway to Tsinan. Their troops at Wei Hsien, who occupied the station there, have been reinforced. The Chinese have not withdrawn from the line but are not opposing the Japanese march westward
 One Chinese was killed by the Japan csc when they took over the Wei Hsien station. Further similar incidents are feared, though the Chinese government has not withdrawn it's instructions to the commanders not to oppose the Japanese.
 The Chinese foreign office proposed to Japan that China assume control of the railway line, which is owned by Ger mans, expel all German employees from the district and guarantee that there would, be no transfer of the road until the war was ended.
 The Japanese have claimed that it was necessary for them to occupy the rail- way, as otherwise 1t would be used by the Germans for the transportation of war supplies to Tsinstau. The Japanese however rejected the proposal.
 The American state department, upon the advice of the American minister to China. Dr. Paul Samuel Reinsch, who arrived in Picking last Wednesday, has instructed Wilys R. Peck, the American consul at Tsingtau. to withdraw from the kiauchau district. The legation sent a message to this effect to MT. Peck by wireless. MT Peck earlier had expressed wish to remain at his post during the Japanese attack on the German leased possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
BURGLARS ROUTED
 BY POLICE FORCE
Abandon Loot at Hill Store When Making Nasty
 Retreat

A desperate raid by burglars on the northsde branch of the H. G. Hill Gro cery company 40 North Twenty fourth street, was foiled about 12:10 o'clock this morning by the quick work of the police, led by Sergt. Edward Lyons. Practically all of the stolen groceries were recovered it was stated
 The alarm came into police headquarters about 25 o'clock and Sergeant Lyons. accompanied by Officer Moreland, went to the scene in the Ford emergency auto mobile. They arrived at the burglarized establishment about two minutes follow Ing the telephone summons but were too late to capture the burglars. as they had lied at the approach of the police au- tomobi1e
 However, on the sidewalk in front of the door was a large quantity of gro- cerles which the looters had been forced to leave behind in their hurried retreat on the inside of the store it was seen that the place had been ransacked from top to bottom. It was stated that the entrance to the store had been made through an adjacent empty store and that 2 door had been broken down with a. hatchet
 J. B. Hill, resident manager of the local Hill stores, was notified of the bur- glary at his residence by Sergeant Lyons and on coming to the scene assumed charge of placing things in order. MT. Hill considered the burglary especially bold, as it took place only three blocks from the county jail and Jefferson county courthouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
CONFER TODAY ON
 MEXICAN PEACE Believed the Conference at Agnas Colientes Will
 Produce Results

Washington, October 1.-The conference which will open tomorrow at Aguas Cal fentes between Carranza and Villa rep peace is to be restored in Mexico, in the opinion of officials here. Administration officials tonight believed an agreement would reached providing for the selec- tion of Fernando Iglesias Calderon as provisional president, and setting at rest other perplexing questions.
 In the absence of official reports today Information as to developments in Mexico City was lacking. Neither administra- ton officials nor constitutionalist repre- sentatives, however. attached much sig nificance to the action of the conference Of southern chief -.s Mexico City yester- day in refusing to accept the resignation Of General Carranza as first chief. It was pointed out that had the resignation been accepted, it would have left the gov ernment without any official head and seriously complicated the situation.
 That Fernando Iglesias Calderon. de- spite his refusal to accept the 'provi- sional government in the manner in which the division of the north offered 1t to him. would assume that office was firmly believed. It was predicted that the peace convention. scheduled to convene in Mex ico City October 10, in Ill probability would reconsider Carranza resignation and select Calderon as provisional Pres fdent. Calderon has agreed to accept the post if offered by representatives of both factions.
 Commenting on the arrival of John R. Siliman at St. Louis today, state de- partment officials tonight said his. trir to Washington was not at the direction or the department They did not know why he was coming. Last week MT. Silli- man telegraphed from San Antonio ask ing if he should come to Washington. The department advised him to use his own discretion.
 No official of the state department could be found tonight who recognized the name of Richard H. Cole, who also was in St. Louis, en route to Washington from Mexico City