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Evening star., 1914-02-10
To Emphasi~. Three Rs in Schools.

BOSTON, February 10-Pians for CIV
ing greater attention in the Boston
schools to reading. spelling. writing and
arithmetic are outlined in a statement
given out by the school committee. THE
committee proposes" says the statement,
Ito eliminate any non-essentials that
may have been included in the present
course and to fix attention more strongly
than ever before upon improving the
character and quality OF the instruction
in those subjects which are universally
re.oeuized OF Fundamental Importance
IA any school system
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Authorizes Exhibit at Exposition.

BERLIN. February i0.-The German
imperial parliament today adopted
resolution authorizing the German potash
syndicate to use S1.150.IUO from its
propaganda fund of sa@00p in ad-
vertising fertilizers abroad. and also to
spsHd sl25.''D1 on M exhibit ut the Pan
ana-Iacilic exposition at San Francisco.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Inquiry Plan Adopted at Albany.

ALBANY, \. Y, February 1O.-The as
sembiy last night adopted the republican
investigation plan by vote of 1O7 to %
The plan provides for an inquiry by an
assembly committee into the highway de-
partment and such other departments
as may appear to need investigating. :"
Progressives and the republicans Joined
in supporting the measure and nine
democrats registered their votes In the
SAM tv:tT Tie rest Of the democrats
We're recorded in the negative.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Recorded at GEORGETOWN.

Two distinct earthquake shocks were
recorded on the seisrnographs of George
town University today. The first began
at Hal am. and lasted six minutes, bur
was not very pronounced The second
was recorded at 1:34 pm, and lasted
one and one-half minutes
THE last shock" said Father Tondorf.
observer OF the university, was very
severe" There was nothing in the rec
ord to show how far from here the
shocks were.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
FOREIGN TROOPS WITHDRAW.
Formed an International Guard for
Port an Prince.

Withdrawal from Port au Prince OF the
American. British German and French
forces. which formed an international,
guard during the latest disturbances
there. was reported to the Navy Depart
ment today by Capt. Robert l.. Russell,
the American squadron
Evening star., 1914-02-10
resentstivcs of the official world. The
American ambassador and Mrs Page
We're among those present.
Large Attendance of House Members


The opening Of the house Of commons
.ound an unusually large number OF
members gathered at the doors, waiting
10 make a dash into the chamber to Sc
cure seats for the monentous initial de-
uate
The doors were thrown open at
o'clock this morning instead of at mid
,ight as is usually the case Among
TIE earliest TO arrive were groups OF
lister uMonists and Of their bitter op-
ponents. the Irish nationalists, and these,
Tor the first day at least, were able TO
capture prominent places in the house
The police and soldiers, whose duties
on these occasions heretofore have been
largely perfunctory. were Kept busy for
several hours early today searching
.very corner of the cellars and vaults
for suffragettes. This searching process
has o.en done on the opening day of the
session ever since the discovery of the
''gunpowder plot of Guy Fawkes.
The yeomen OF the guard. in their pic
t1resqua old time uniforms. were accom-
,,anicd today by the chief inspectors of
-, metropolitan police who discarded
rtc ancient lanterns generally carried
nd replaced them with modern electric
-erchcs 50 as to make sure that no hid
ION militant should escape them.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Would Censor All Plays.

ALBANY, y. Y, February fo.-A
state theatrical commission to censor
plays would be provided by a bin in
troduced by Assemblyman Golden TO-
day. He would extend the ccmmia-
sion power TO performances given y
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Thomas Hardy, Novelist, Weds.

LONDON. Eng. February 1o-ThoInas
Hardy. the British novelist. author of
Far, From the Madding Crowd" and
Tess OF the d'Urbervilies'' and many
other works known throughout the
world. today married Miss Dugdale,
his secretary and typist. Mr.. Hardy's
first wife died in 1912 He is in his
seventy-fourth year.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Lumbermen Discuss Yellow Pine

NEW ORLEANS, February 1O-Dry rot
in yellow pine mill timber and other
technical matters were chief topics of
discussion at the opening session today
of a three-day convention here of the
Yellow Pine Manufacturers Association
successor of President S. ]. Carpenter
will be chosen Thursday.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Warship's Crank Shaft Cracked.

NORFOLK. Va. February 10.-De-
tailed examination of the battleship
Vermont. which recently became Grip
Piled while en- route home after a Medi-
terranean cruise, shows that in addi-
ton to other trouble the battleshiJs
compressed crank shaft Is cracked.
The Vermont is now at the Norfolk
yard,
Evening star., 1914-02-10
RED LIGHT WOMEN
MUST LEAVE CITY
Police to Keep Eyes on All
Places Suspected of Shell
tering Former Inmates.

Of1cerS and members of the police de-
partment are TO keep close watch on all
houses. apartments and hotels in which
1t IS suspected that former inmates of
resorts in the red light" district may
have located with the purpose OF carrying
on their out!awed profession.
For long time the police have been
convinced that certain hotels of the city
permitted practices not in keeping with
the requirements Of respectable es' alb
lishments. and today a number of plain
clothes men detailed to the task
of procuring evidence upon which the
proprietors of such places may be brought
into court.
Maj. Sylvester. superintendent of po-
lice. says it is not the purpose Of the
department of which he is superintendent
to pursue such women and girls as ap-
pear to be making an effort to lead bet
ter lives.
Others. however. Maj. Sylvester said
who locate in apartment houses. usually
the kind without elevators. or in the kind
of hotels where few questions are asked
are to be driven out of the city Ii the
entire power of the police department is
required in the accomplishment of the
task.
Orders Just Issued.
Orders have been issued to the inspec-
tors captains lieutenants and men com
posing the police force of Washington as
follows:
LAS heretofore directed by the major
and superintendent. in precincts where
known suspicious houses have or do ex-
list. you will effectually close the same.
You will use every endeavor to learn
where the parties who may have occupied
such premises have removed to and make
due record Of the same.
After comforting with the several
members of your respective commands.
you will investigate all places under sus-
picion with a view of having formal COM
paint lodged against such persons and
premises. if the facts so justify.
'lAl localities shall be carefully OBJ
served. with a view of ascertain'ng
whether the laws heretofore mentioned
are being in any manner violated
I'm many OF the alleyways and courts
will. no doubt. be found those violat;ng 9
the law, and due notice will be taken and
report filed in all such cases.
\ Proposes Cooperation.
IN brief, the police will cooperate
with the United States attorney for the
District of Columbia. and bring to
light and pursue any and all cases COW
cred by the pre-existing laws or by
the Kenyon act looking to the clean
ing up Of this jurisdiction.
members of the force should make
a statement in writing of all facts per
tanning to individual cases. reciting
names of owners of the property, both
real and personal. being prepared to
make affidavit to the same as required
by law, and on the several questions
of legal phrases and applica tions as
presented by the Kenyon act"
Evening star., 1914-02-10
CHRIST IS MAKER
OF CITIES, HE SAYS
DR.. JoWett Again Addresses
the MidWinter Bible
Conference.
PALMER URGES STUDY OF
SCRIPTURAL GEOGRAPHY
Secretary of State and Mrs. Bryan
Hosts to Religious
Workers.

Christ as the maker of cities. the life
and inspirer of states and the protector
OF communities. formed the burden of the
discourse Of Rev. DR.. John II. Jowett
before the morning meeting of the mid
Writer Bible conference at the First Con-
gregationaI Church this morning.
DR.. Jowett took as his text the words Of
Jesus found in the twentythird chapter
of st. Matthew, 80 Jerusalem, how often
] would have gathered thy children to-
gether even as a hen gathereth her chick
ems under her wings, and ye would not.
He spoke of the vast variety of races.
trades and characters that made up the
chief city of Palestine In that day-the
Romans, Jews. Greeks. Pharisees, house
wives, soldiers, artisans. laborers, harlots
and beggars, with the injunction that in
the modern applica tion Of the text We
must substitute the word London. New
York, Chicago or Edinburgh. as the case
may be- each with its problems Tar more
complex than those of ancient Jerusalem
in the making OF Il community into Il
family
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Refuses to Modify Order.

secretary Garrison has declined to
modify the existing regulation forbid
ding the sale to individuals of amy dis
cardel regular army rifles or ammunl-
tion unless it is stipulated that they
shall be sent beyond the sea The ini-
mediate result of this decision is "a
prevent the sale Of any of th. lare.
number of old krags which are stor, &,
in the arsenals to persons no y lsh to
send them across the Mexican border
for the use of the constitution ma lists
1t Is argued. however. tiat if the c'a-
stitutionalists chose to buy the kro g
with the understanding that they shaA
be transported over the sea to p"rje Ia
their possession. the department ty.- q.
make no objection. and the only Obstacle
might be a federal guutont ercois7t-.td
by the steamer which carries The aiii3s.
The identity of the pc: sons wht gase|
been seeking the changer in ih.. III . tiel
is not disclosed at the Mar n.ptll iei,
bur ii is assumed that they are AZ 'iess
acting in the interest OF the constila-
tionaliSt party
Evening star., 1914-02-10
in cities and towns nearby to the {
trail gathering point.
Throngs Fill Churches.

The statement made that more than
1000 series tickets to the conference
had been sold seemed borne out yester-
day by the throngs who filled the va
rious churches yesterday and last night
and who carried home with them les
sons from nine OF the greatest biblical
scholars and teachers of two continents.
Rev Melvin Trotter spoke again at
1870 pm today at Epiphany Church.
which meeting was free to the public.
and Mr.. S. D. Gordon talked at the First
Congregational Church at 2:3o o'clock.
followed by Rev. John Mcneil and Sher-
wood Eddy.
Rev. DR.. Campbell Morgan will speak
again tonight at the New York Ave-
is to speak again "A Epiphany Church.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Davenport Leads.

III view Of the gathering of commercial
executives In Washington just now, it is
explained that Davenport, Iowa, city
OF 5000 population. contributes larger
per capita sum FOR community promotion
work than any other city in the United
States. The organizations represented
BY Mr.. Norwood have permanent pub
licly Subscri bed investment of 800, coo and
an annual publicly subscribed income of
SJ0,0oo This Is record that recent in
designations indicate. it is declared. is net
eGualed save by Saskatoon. Canada, u
city of 10000. whore more than SI.ODO-
COZ has been raised for promotion pur-
poses, and where the municipal slogan is
We have no old inhabitants to handi-
cap us
Evening star., 1914-02-10
FOES Of HUERTA
FEAR NO PLOTS
Undlsturbed by Alleged Plans
of Old ''Cientificos" Now in
New York City.
SAY NO EVENT CAN Hall
MARCH ON MEXICO CIT
Will Resist Any Effort to Deprive
Them of Fruits of Victory-Gar-
rison Refuses to Lift Ban.

Renewed evidences that vita tin .a.
approach of the expected success Of .
Mexican consttutionalists' waG
against Gen. Iiuer,s members of ta. ..
cientifico' regime are plotting 10 t.,
away the fruits of their struggle ~. ,
received in Washington today BY rr.l
closely connected with the iiUerta oli'p
siiion.
This was said here 10 he the ,.xplaI..,.
hon of the stories which are comiu :
DAILY from Mexico City regarding rla'
and counterplots. and fear on the part 60.
Huerta and his adherents. Constitutiuq
ahsts here deny that they are conc"rn"d
IN amy effort TO attack Huerta sudd'nl
in Mexico City.
1t was considered significant in circles
III close touch with the Mexican situation
that there is al present gathered in New
York group of men formerly powerful
in the affairs of Mexico. several of whom
have recently visited Washington Ia this
group are no less than three former ca.4.
net ministers
Evening star., 1914-02-10
FRAMES PROGRAM
FOR CONVENTION
CONTINUED from First Page.)

tween these forces on matters of COM
mon interest Our great questions are
now in the field of federal legislation.
Twenty years ago our business men
were not so much impressed with this
fact as they are today. AS their organi-
zation became effective and the business
men began to study conditions affecting
business prosperity ahey have found that
the results of national legislation really
do reach back into every city and town
and village, into every industry and every
line of commerce, directly or indirectly.
The industries of the country are IN
terdependent Whatever affects one fun
In any large way Is bound TO
react on many others. This fact is being
realized by business men generally today.
They are no longer content to crfticise
and find fault with new proposals con-
cerning the country's business. and our
people as a whole.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Defends Lawmakers.

Here and there you find a tired, over
wrought or impatient man, who in
Weighs against our represen. auves and
senators and legislators generally. He
declares that they do not know anything
about the business, but continually make
laws vitally affecting the industrial WEI
fare of the nation. Without any concep-
is occasion for this complaint but l be-
lieve that we all know that the great
aJority of our lawmakers are seekine
earnestly and patriotically to serve the
country to the best of their ability' they
have no wish to disturb or destroy bus
mess.
wherever legislation for reform in
business IS advanced it is almost always
for the purpose of correcting some wrong
or fancied wrong. If the wrong exls.s,
II Is to our interest as business men to
help in its elimination. If the proposai
to cure the difficulty is unsound. we
should point out that fact and hetp 10
find the right kind OF remedy
IF there is no wrong, and therefore
no need for legislation, an honest ana
logical presentation of the facts VIII be
respectfully heard and considered by
Congress or Legislature. When any body
of lawmakers reaches that point Whefe
II deals with questions on the basis OF
prejudice alone. when its actions are IN
ffuenced by the desire of its members 10
grind their own axes. You may De sure
sooner or later. and apply the remedy
Dinner for n. A. Wheeler.
The directors of the chamber gathered
at the New Willard Hotel last night. CIV
ing dinner in honor of Harry A. Wheel
er of Chicago. president of the orsaniza-
ton and presenting him with set OF
solid silver plates as testimonial of their
rega: d and in recognition of his services
to the body.
Mr.. Wheeler has expressed his inten-
ton Of not again accepting the presi-
dency of the organization position he
has held for two terms. a. b. Farquahar
of York. Pa. vic. president. presided last
night, and during his remarks as toast
master gave much credit to Mr.. Wheeler
for the remarkable growth of the cham
ber since its inception two years ago. He
said that Mr. Wheeler had given tn per
cent of his time, taking that much from
his own business, to foster the chamber,
without recompense and at financial
loss Each of the diners expressed his
regard for Mr.. Wheeler and appreciation
of his work before the latter was allowed
to make a speech. He said that he would
always retain his interest in the organiza-
ton, and regretted not being able again
to serve as president.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Has Modern Application.

when we substitute the name OF some
modern city" said he, then the words
of Christ rise up to us as vigorous, reie-
want and modern
what means have We for the turning
Of a city into home like the family gov,
erned and protected oy the mother,oi ,
Of Chrjst's metaphor, which is our Lord
Himself" concluded the eminent divine
Legislation will not do 1t. nor patriot
ism. nor common literature, nor COM
merce and trade. nor educat on ana @ cul-
ture for even Il theological seminary can.
on occasion, be a veritable cockpit All
these are efficacious; all play their parts
The Lord Jesus lived and d.ed to 90 II
II Lot ns bring the r essed Lord back
again. He offers Himself. a living pres
ence, as the common center for all deNo-
ton. for all community life Tne Souls
that are devoted to Him lmbibe His non.
ness and His owe and become parts OF
the divine family
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Those Included in Group.

The group as at present conetitLt
includes Esquivee Obregon. David d, 4
Fuente. Manuel Calero. Jorge Vera Is
tanol. Gen. Fernando Coma. es. Enet,~a
de Ia Cara and Oscar Braniff, Sen.
Obregon. de In Fuente and Estanol :, +,
formerly members of the cabinet. :
Calero was 70 merly ambassador L. ,i
United States and cand date for the H.. p
idency. and Gen. Gonzal.s is 4 son @, :
former Mexican president.
These men are sad TO realize that T..
days of Huerta are numbered, and to T.
planning to install in his place either h
force or otherwise, another memaer
the old Diaz regime Francisco d.. /.
Barra. Gen. Felix DiaZ ana Gen Gru
zales are the men most frequently IA
toned as, possible candidates OF ~
grouup. All of the members OF this srD
are said to be men oil BRAIN .,i.a ,s
ture. well versed In the ioi.tics of ti.v.
country.
he constitutionalists have set them
selves to defeat any effort of the 'c. n
tificos' to step into power. They 81
that their movement for land and h.
reforms in Mexico is too " ell under.t Q"
throughout their country now to peru
of any tricks. No matter what haIpeai
III Mexico City, they say. they VIII con.
tinue with their onward march.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
President to See Garden.

Ii became known here today tils r.
rangements have been made for 3.lo...-
ing between Sir Lionel Garden. i3rit.sn
m I.ster to Mexico. and Presid, nj " i.y,l
Persons close to the White Hose
confirmed an earlier report thar e
President would give Sir Lionel an -
dience on Mexican affairs when TIA, ia, =
ter passes through this country :.
route to England.
Thomas B. Hohler. British charge I
Mexico City. is still ia Washington
and expects to remain here several
days longer before leaving to repia, e
Sir Lionel. He has been getting ia
touch with the American viewpoint u
Mexican affairs.
Word received here today was 10 t q
effect that Gen. Carranza. the r-hel
leader, plans TO leave soon for Chihua-
hua City to take charge of the civil gov.
ernment there. He has not visited Ch!.
huahua since it was captured 10y Gen.
Villa.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Confidence Is Restored.

In the middle west" said Irving c.
Norwood OF Davenport confidence has
been restored and as y result rnanufac-
tu-ers and the business world in general
view the immediate future op,imistically.
There has been a marked resumption Of
manufacturing activities in our section
since the passage OF the banking and
currency law, and the interest rate on
industrial loans has been materially re-
duced An Industrial committee, such as
l represent, is extremely sensitive to
business conditions, as Is evidenced by the
fact that during the period of money
stringency and industrial depression
which began last summer and Lasted until
the first Of the year we found very few
manufacturers who were willing to dis
cuss extensions or removals, while the
passage of the currency act and the rapid
return to normal conditions has resulted
in a food of applications from factories
IN all sections OF the country that are
desirous of moving nearer to their mar
ixet and securing ii middle west location
FOR distri oution PURPOSES
Evening star., 1914-02-10

A,nalgamation of the American Asso-
citation of Commercial Executives and the
Central Association of Comb Taercial Secre-
taries is assured as result of series
of conferences just held by athe directors
of the two ORGANIZATIONS at the New Will
lard as preliminary to the convening of
the Chamber of Commerce of the United
States. The name of the consolidated or
ganization will be the American Associa-
ton of Commercial Secretaries. the dues
will be larse.y increased. an efficient paid
secretary will be employed and the asso-
citation will become a clearing house for
information concerning city building and
secretarial effort.
The directors of the two associations
who completed the consolidation program
at an all-day session yesterday are Irving
C. Norwood of Davenport. Iowa; W. 6.
Bruce of Milwaukee, Wis: II. V. Eva of
Duluth. Mimi: C. NJ. Clendenning of
Kansas City. Mo-; ". f. Holmes of Sioux
City, Iowa; Willis Evans of Peoria. ILL.,,
and S. Christy Mead of New York city.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Hearings Continued.

Hearings on the proposed administration
trust reform measures continued today
before the House committees on judiciary
and interstate and foreign commerce.
with more than a dozen witnesses on the
days list.
F. K Fernald, representing a medicine
company: Frank w. Whitcher of Boston,
Mass. and A: c. Thomas of Sandy Spring.
Md, were called before the judiciary COM
lnittee by Chairman CLAYTON.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-11-24

able excuse Tor oaging war against t1vanla
J. rue, he 'vili do tins osiensiby boo behalf o
|Duetrucl bot who b. Guictcuel,
fias anybody heard much about h.m until h.
vas ifotted forth ~ candidate i0f he provision
I a presidency
I h. lralas is ,1ll between Csuanla and Villa
Each con have hgufcheads and -yplnnauour
hNi each s stI the bone and su~s q. h.a fespeo
i've faction
And ihe poor poems who are made pretext,
Tor flI this umpus what about them,
'efi"iny they form the hasIs ior the agrsnan
question. hut The agr1uau question itself sppcar
HIue MOI" ihan paper ssIe about which to zen
Peg trouble that personal ambition. aH fhe os,.
70. certain ieadcrs may be re4Il,d
.Ila may MOI want 10 be- pfesdc.. ri N~aro
hui obviously d. wants 20 dictate eHa aHal' be-
and wherein docs ,hr real Offence,
Oal"nl may BE- willing to r-Har arl mo-. 300.
20. some person friendly io blm shall hr 300 posi-.
bon No. take over he I~.1ns OF government
% there s any defmgu.habr distinction be-
tween ihs series % revolutions and those which
have preceded o. o. Is 800 minute ls DO b.. almost
Iuds1oyenh.r
Az 20 'h' pan ,ye have played u Hr whole
li'aIf 30 .s r0. rlvabie
hc pole. adopted lv fhr administration vae
undoubtedly sound hu' the ,rourds Yu which Do
was predirat"d and tbe methods o carrying o.
aIt have proved Iathrf intellectual
% ~uII and vlf,b vas surely ih, proper 1os..
tom for ihs government to take Hu fro l..1me
a'' tluera elimination ..1s He balm Boo ldead
aud rhaf Bringing about bv mon. pressure would
solve OBJ" Hr0,au problem permanently was sing
IIary ppumsu.
The American people and m.uy American
statesmen. haY. u.uucd 20 ilr .r. ll.i tbc pre-.
emf mpasse 900 McVDo was ta 3D. .reu extent I'll
struggle between masses .nd .assr. that thr fac
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-11-24

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'o be-. rs.1.. rr f.. maid. da, 1u, tu, vow
soc 'ra ..rH l'uh meet. 90. tour and ISM over tl.
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dos.u a..a,, 'ar minute that she could leave
.te ..HH meeting Hu.r r.fs Iof once 1rF Ego
manage t1 1000 tr- 1880 a..i. And o.. th- same
when h.r mofhe. . sewing 'or her--or ier. any
o. Ire u .Ipr s..' .s.rnrne th.res ths, .a.- t..
strength frr r.I s efr. fo tud sonnet -- d, do
ra'f, more important than helping h-r -.'the-
She da.r stopped to think that when , woman
rea.he. the ,re o- tots. GO .o she ha.u a. much
reserve strength .s .ac young ha,--thai % t-r
mother were tr f. .. -#ddrs., she might not
la.r .u...l.rr Irss.r. Orb .rmh-. th- Cd tease Irr
reserve bss been .4u.airleH COD dr....s and din
NOR .rd d. those other arrav ts-ks thst She g1.
allowed to da alone lia, 'h. ihousht-s- daurh
Ter stop to ihink. uo~-now when the thinking
can s night waticrsi
She's making her bed OF h,islcs