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The Washington times., 1914-02-12

The Lincoln Memorial, Commission
was represented at the ground breaking
by Resident Commissioner Blackburn,
Secretary II. 4. Vale, Chief Clerk John
i. Bethune, Architect Henry Bacon,
Colonel Barts, executive officer; His
assistant, Lieut. James OConnor. and
+. i. Gillen, of the office OF public
buildings and grounds.
Contractor Conner says work on the
foundation will be started next week.
He expects to finish we'll within the
year allotted for this work Efforts will
be made to push the work so that the
cornerstone of the memorial may be
laid February Il, 1915
The Washington times., 1914-02-12

water. They itched and
burned and he would
scra tch them and theE
they formed a thick hard
crust. 1t seemed TO an
noy him terribly. He
couldn't rest any way.
When the scabs peeled OF
it would break out again
and the scabs would get,
The Washington times., 1914-02-12

thicker till one side Of his head looked to be
an inch higher than the other. One side
was q solid sore. He was so cross and fretful
and had u keep his hands fastened 20
keep him from scratching his head. They
said it was scald head.
we had tried two treatments but they
didn't do u any good. His head had been
sore nine months when I began using Cuti-
cura Soap N Ointment. I washed his
head three or ISur times a day with the
Cuticura Soap Nnd then dried real dry and
then applied tile Cuticura Ointment. l
used them and he was cured" tSisned)
Mrs Lille Lester, June 10. 1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment do much
for. pimples, blackheads. red, rough skins,
itching. scaly scalps, dandrun and falling
hair Sold everywhere. Liberal sample Of
each mailed free with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard 'Cuticura. Dept. T, Boston. 4"
SMen who shave and shampoo with Gu
tIcura Soap win ind it best for skin and scalp.
The Washington times., 1914-02-12
CEREMONIES MARK
LINCOLN BIRTHDAY
Many Societies Honor Great
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES For
Memorial Broken.

Great historical interest attaches to
the celebration today of the 1U5th ami
verssry of the birth of Abraham Lin
coin. Special observance of the day
began at noon, when ground was
broken for the Lincoln Memorial to be
erected in Potomac park. Tonight pat
rietic societies. civic organizations, and
religious bodies will pay tribute to TIE
emancipator
Today also marks the last anniversary
of the Civil War President that will see
standing in Washington two of the
most historic of the landmarks con-
nected with the life and death of LIN
coln-the Lincoln 'tog shop" on New
York avenue, and Ford's Theater, Tenth
street. 20 ....
These two landmarks are to be re-
placed by modern office buildings, and
their demolition is expected to be COM
pleted before another year elapses.
With their passing Washington will
practically be without a purely Lin
coin relic, but workmen will be en-
gagged in erecting a magnificent men,
orial to the emanclpatOr in Potomac
park.
Half Hour Off Program.
The House today took half hour of
the District day program at noon to do
honor to the memory of Abraham Lin
coin. Congressman Simeon d. Fess of
Ohio, who has long been a student of
Lincoln, delivered the eulOgy.
The Sons of Veterans Club, at its Lin
coin Day banquet tonight at Rauscher's,
VIII be addressed by Secretary Bryan,
who viii speak on Lincoln, the Pa
lriot.' -
other speakers will be Congressman
Sherwood and Willis Of Ohio and Fear
OF wisconsin, and Capt. Thomas H. Nc
Eee, past department commander G. A.
r. o. A. c. oemler, chairman of the
banquet committee; Edgar De Puey,
president of the club, and Charles Over
scker, secretary, are in charge Of the
banquet
Commemorative exercises will be held
;Cnight in two colored churches. At the
Metropolitan Baptist Church. Congress-
man VIII am S. Greene of Massachu-
It's and the Rev. James E. Churchman
% New Jersey, will speak. The pastor
the Rev. NJ. W. D. Norman, will pre-
side. 1t is proposed at this meeting to
pame q committee TO make plans for a
rational exposition by colored Ameci-
cans.
Congressman Kahn of California and
\celey Of Kansas viii be among the
speakers at the Linfoln memorial serv-
ices in the CosmOpollttn Baptist Church.
G. A. R. In Charge.
Tribute will be paid to Lincoln tomor-
row night in the First Congregational
Church, where the Department Of tlc
Potomac, G. A. R., will be in charge.
The program includes patriotic songs,
the reading of TincoIn's Ceftysb,,re, .,3
dress, presentation Of the flag, and elIIo-
CYSTIC speeches by Secretary of State
Bryan and Congressman Taggart Of
Missouri and Willis of Ohio. The de-
partment commander, DR.. J. K. Gleeson,
win preside.
The Washington times., 1914-02-12
Work To Begin Soon.

Troop Il.
The Washington times., 1914-02-12
GROUND BROKEN FOR
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
N. F. Conner, Contractor, Turns
First SpadefuI of Earth For
Building.

Ground was broken at noon today for
the 100000 Lincoln Memorial. in west
Potomac Park. which is to serve as
an enduring monument to the martyr
President. Gnd Is as a step forward in
the Washington beautiful plans. There
was little ceremony attending the
Ground breaking. NJ. F. Conner, OF To-
ledo. the contractor. who will start
work at once on the foundation, turned
the first shovelful of earth. Former
Senator Blackburn of Kentucky, resi-
dent commissioner Of the Lincoln Me-
moral Commission: Henry Bacon. OF
New York. the architect who designed
the memorial. and Col. w. w. Harts,
engineer officer. who will supervise the
construction. also turned shoveifuls of
earth as a battery of cameras and NOV
ing picture machines We're leveled at
them.
Makes An Address.
Resident Commissioner Blackburn
made a brief address before ground
was broken
I'VE are met" he said. ito break
ground for a memorial to the greatest
Of all Presidents-so held by the South
as well as by the North, We are stand
ing row on the spot where the corner
stone will rest. Our purpose in break
ing ground today. on Lincoln's birth
Gay, is to let the country know that
work mas been begun on a suitable
memorial to President Lincoln"
At the direction of Colonel Harris, four
Boy Scouts formed q square about the
spot where ground was broken. They
were Norris Gaddes. of. Troop 80; Fred
Reed, of Troop II; Graeme Snallwood,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
VALUES HIS BEARD AT $4,000
U. s. Supreme Court viii Pass on
Lawyers Claim for Its Loss

Washington, March 19-Justices OF
the Supreme Court will be asked TO
pass on the claim of 100000 damages
for the loss OF his wiskers made by
E. A. O'Sullivan. 60 years old. Loui-
siana lawyer. who formerly was Dis
trict Attorney, State Senator and
City Attorney OF New Orleans. He
asserts that at the election polls in
Jefferson, La, in November, 1905, he
was forcibly seized by Paul Felix,
while William Stiles cut off his beard
In the struggle O'Sullivan's hand was
cut. His assailants were convicted
of assault and O'Sullivan brought
suit in 1911 for $4,000 damages un-
der the Federal civil rights act
Felix and Stiles assert that the suit
was barred by the one year louisa
ma statute of limitations The Louisi-
ana courts so held. but O'Sullivan
contends that the State statute of
limitations has no application to a
suit arising under a Federal statute
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
NORTH BENNINGTON

At Baptist church Sunday morning,
March %. the theme will be, Buried
with Christ" In the evening, "A
Good Memory. How to Get One. .
Young Peoples meeting will be led
by h. +. Tinkham subject. Our
Society Training School" Re
member the three o'clock meeting
for all who signed cards or are wish
ing help in the Christian life. Pray
er meeting. Thursday evening. sub
iect The Christians Strength"
Glad Of the good spirit and teste-
monies at last prayer meeting. Con.
time the good work. We are taking
up in prayer meeting some OF the
fundamentals The books for the
benevolent offerings close with this
month. Are curry gifts in? A number
are TO be baptised soon. The Lord
Chris: has appointed the way in
which He wills to have us confess
Him. Why do you not obey and
honor Him?
The public is cordially invited to
worship with the Congregational
church on Sunday. The morning serv
ice is held at hoo o'clock with
preaching by the pastor on the sub
ject THE Empty Soul" The offer
ing for American Missionary associa-
ton will be taken at this time sun
day school follows the morning wor-
ship and let's keep up our record at
tendance. The Nesper service comes
at o'clock with a Lenten address
There viii be a special meeting for
all those considering church member
ship at 4 O'Clock in the vestry. And
don't forget the mid-week meeting on
Thursday evening at 7.30 O'Clock. On
Tuesday night at 6 o'clock the ladies
give a supper and entertainment. Ev-
cry member OF the congregation is ex
rected and an invited 20 be present
Wednesday afternoon al 5 O'Clock the
Ladies' Missionary meeting j. held
at the home OF Mrs. Emma Newton.
Note change Of place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
SENNINGT BRiEFS
News Of she Town and Village Told Briesly
lar B.uy Resders-

AT the New York stores clearance
sale, mems pants special Use. ADV.
Miss Isabel Norton left Friday for
Portland, Me-, for visit to her sister
Mrs. Harold Payson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Galipo OF
the Bennington Flats have gone to
Sunderland to reside.
Miriam Rebekah Lodge will se-"e a
meat supper to Rebekahs, Odd Eel
lows, their families and friends, on
Monday, March 2Srd to 8 p m. at
|. o. 0. +. hall. Admission 25c.
ADV. 41t2
Mrs. Lee Warner entertained the
Friday afternoon club at her home
on Branch street yesterday after
noon, Mrs. Il. l.. Hunter, Mrs. +. I.
Hopkinson and Mrs. Minnie Bridge
winning the honors at 500. Dainty
refreshments were served and recl-
tations by Mrs. John Gilrain were
greatly enjoyed.
Spend n pleasant hour in Bible
study from twelve to one tomorrow
with the men of the First Baptist
church. The lesson will be based on
the words of Jesus found in the Cos
pei of Luke 13:1S-35. Christ's teach
ing throws a lot of light on condit-
ions that we meet today and contains
principles for mans guidance in
every age.
The bowling schedule on the Y. NJ.
c. A. bowling allies will be as fol-
lows: Tonight will be an open night
for practice. Monday night the Elks
and Pirates will bowl; Tuesday, M.
L. Church VS. Tammanyites; We'd
nesday, Scale Co., VS. Congregational
Church; Thursday Big Mil VS. Mo
hawks; Friday, Hillsides VS. Baptist
Church. Saturday open.
A very cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the young men of the town
20 spend this evening in the Y. NJ. c.
A. There will be some interesting
features of a social nature. Music
will be furnished either by a phona-
graph or by an orchestra. Jack"
Vail, the Captain of the Middlebury
College baseball team will be present
and speak informally, and tell OF
some OF his athletic experiences and
1t is hoped that the young men who
are interested will be present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
PLAN TO AvENeE vEReARA
Texans Said TO Intend Capture o
Mexican Officer

Laredo. Tex. March 19.--Word has
been received by the army officials
here that a party of Texans are plan,
ming to cross the boundary into Mex.
leo to seize Captain Fernandez who
ordered the execution of the Texas
rancher. Vergara.
United States troops will be dis
patched Immediately to the point
where the flibusterers were TO cross
the border
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
srws OF the fowr and Village Told Briefly
tef Busy ReadenA

Mrs A. II. Madison and Mrs. Hen
ry Van Ow are visiting in Troy.
At the New York stores sale ladies'
S9c corset covers, special 19c. Adv.
Born, this morning, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Moon of West
Main street.
For today only, carnations, GO cents
per dozen. L. C. Holton, School St,
Green houses. Adv.
Anna, the young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Spear, who has
been i'll, is recovering.
John Prendergast, who has been
visiting his brother, p ]. Prender-
CAST, has returned home.
Mrs. John Butler and Miss Mar
garet Butler of Troy are visiting
Mrs. Buffers parents here.
Today, only, fresh stock of carna-
tions, 60 cents per dozen. l.. c. Hol-
ton, School-St. Greenhouses. Adv.
Stephen Buzzell, superintendent of
the big Tingle farms at Windsor Is
visiting his father, George w. Buzz
zell.
Miss Mildred Haynes, who attends
the osteopathist school at Boston is
at her home here for the Easter vaca
ton.
Mrs. Othello A. Partenope of Main
street has returned from a weeks Wis
it at her former home in North Ad.
ans.
Mr. and Mrs. o. Betit and daughter
Delphine. who have been passing a
few days with relatives in town. have
returned to Nottingham.
Dog owners should remember that
after the 1st of April, to license a dog
will cost SO for a male and SO for a
female; consequently, don't delay Sc.
ting your dogs licensed prior to that
time for males 81 and females for So
for delay is apt to be expensive.
A very important meeting Of the X
of c. ball committee, will be held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Al
members are earnestly requested tc
be present.
The Y. NJ. c. A. social sing will be
held earlier than usual as II. Jack
son Vail. OF Middlebury college viii
he present and give some interesting
| connections between clean living .anC
| yOpd athIatioc ac Mo hoe cann tbop
in College activities. Every young
man and older boy will be welcome
to attend this informal gathering a
AIS p. m.
George Z. Higley, whose funeral vii
be held at Hoosick Falls tomorrow
was an uncle OF Mrs. Hiram Allen 0
this village He was native o
Pittstowu where he was born in 1884
He had been engaged in the lumbe
business at Nottingham and was 70
a number Of years superintendent 0
the Estey organ works at Brattle
boro. Later he was engaged in MAJ
ufacturing in Tama City and Rock
well, Ia. He retired from business
about Is years ago.
An old resident stated this morn
ing that March of the present year il
the severest that he remembers since
March 1898. In March of that yeal
the mercury persistently hung arounC
zero the greater part OF the month
The snow fields on the mountains
| were from four TO FIVE feet deep anC
there was great fear that destructive
freshets would ensue, but the snow
slowly disappeared without raising
water in the streams to unusual
heights. The ground was frozen in
some places TO the depth of five OF
six feet and many OF the service
pipes of the water system were froz-
en-.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
A Caro-

We. the undersigned. do hereby
agree TO refund the money on g.
cent bottle OF Green's Warranted
Syrup OF Tar IL It fails TO cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle 20 prove satisfactory
or money refunded.
Coles Pharmacy a. s. Hathaway
HarwOod Drug Store
c. r. & A. p. Hawkins
B a. Quinlan +. c. Woodwork
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-03-21
To the Ladies % Bennington and
Vicinity

7 am ready 20 make Ladies' and
Gentiemens Garments for Spring and
Summer. Also alterations. cleaning
and pressing at reasonable prices.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06

holding will have to be realized on
The votton proposition Just now S
like great number OF other prob
lens which are looming largely be-
fore the financierS and business men
of this great and Gully nation, There
are other matters which will have 10
he financed aud some OF them viii
require several times $50 million dol
lars. Hence the hcsitsncy of the
Washington government to grab hold
Of the cotton matter with alertnesS.
But the growers Of cotton have
passed other and previous impe H.
ents In their road 20 better eondi-
tions and prosperous times. rhs
American people are both sensiole
and heroic. And should the people of
this country now confront series 90
iitficult situations they may ne re-
lied upon TO prove equal to the
emergency, and to FINELY emerse
from the contest with yolors flyns
and nerves strengthened for other
and greater Victories and achieve
ments Some nations have 70 meet
great difficulties 10 show what they
are made OF
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According 10 Chicago dispatch
part OF the grain reported bought At
Atlantic ports for Holland and Nor
way is believed to be IN reality for
Germany, "A number OF the larger
German operators IN grain have been
IN the United states markets Tor a
month" the Chicago story SAYS, "a
few In Chicago, They move about
from enc market 70 another so as
not 70 attract too much attention, out
are said 70 be doing business all of
the tune" from which Il would
seem that Germany may not De 50
completely shut out from the COM
merce OF the world as has eeen sup
posed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06
rAE COTTON PROBLEM.

While everybody mp 20 President
Wilson is trying 20 hnd q way on In
the cotton situation. yet the spinners
and weavers are repeating every
week the fact that there is q surplus
o. nearly three million bales remain
ing from last year They alSc show
that ths present crop has another
prospective surplus of even more
than that Theh they declare that
the war has permanently stopRea
many million splndleS. sud they asN.
what is the use of trying % force the
mills 10 pay ficlticioVs price for lint
With all these facts 80 Well knONn,
And that is the reason tor the sreat
r,lis m both North and South buy
ips only from hand % mouth.
The nnaRcier has another point oi
view. Tie Is now being called upon 70
advance the cash 70 needy Sr0Wers
50 that about nye million hales ~
eestoR nav BE quietly stored away 80
swat future developments of the
market Re figures that morc than
this nVe million bales Is 70 hec0me
scsolutely surplus, He ass whether
TIE holders ot this serplus sre Willing
% burn up that much nnt IN order
that tks remAining stock may be sold
On stroag msrket and AZ good
pricess He declares that notAlns
less than tie absolute destruction o.
n least that much cotton wiu permit
tuyers 10 eyea think % anything near
ten cents.
The WAshiaStea soVernneat Is "a
morc of a enaniAry tAAa tke beyer.
TIE rrcUers arc dcmaadins tast shev
- relieved o. e least five raiibcn
eales IN er,ler that the ALREADY
paniev market NAV nct te demoraiE-
ed by haVing 60 tase carr % the
needy sroSerS t. that extent & Is
estimated that 81 least 80 million
dollars wcnid be reeuired az one 90
handle his proqositloa. Aal ( -
prsssnt market skoeii be ksrt Al O
fk4actery level What saeut ne
ris-kct in tse fsiare utcu thls atrss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06

I.ondon. thy msill-Many stories
ot the gallant British fight .; the las
I Of August are reaching london, ans
taey contain notable delight on ths
Mar
! Drummer ". +, Parker Of the Roya
laaihknnng Fusiliers was present Al
the fighting around Mons. and after
tao retreat was one OF a picket o.
innlskillings surprised At night in
,ae neighborhood OF Cahmrai
When all the others had been killed
or wounded Parker VAS seized and
dlsarmed BY four Uhfans. eAO rushed
at him shouting in broken English
Prisoner. prioner" With his cSptors
Ne proceeded in the darkness toward
the German lines. aud at point
where the progress was SLOW by rea-
son OF barbed wire entanglements
Parker decided 10 take his chance o
escaping
They were in single file, Parker
being fourth. when he suddenly seized
a rife ana shot the nearest Uhlan.
The rest. ne said. were Sc startled,
that they bolted without any attempt
TO moiest him
Parker got away in the darkness.
bat his troubles we're not over. Tor he
was in a strange country infested By
Germans. anu he had no knowledge OF.
Fseuoal lie made toWar3 a light
which proved 20 De in a farmhouse.
hut though the occupants were friend
lv enough when they recognized the
British uniform. they were net dis
POSED 70 encourage aim 20 stay for
fear o. German vcngeance. Howev-
e.. after some hesitation. they save
aim some clothing and advised him
10 hide his uniform. which he did
Then news Was received % the
British retirement and the occupants
o. the arn cleared o,f. leaving Par
keg In possession. lie remained hid I
den in the attic. only venturins at
aisatfan ~ in the early morning % I
rscoanoite-. snd On one 80 these ex- I
petitions be stumbled ca a German I
picket
Rushng back u ite Farm. De oniv
hsd tir,e 20 conceal himself uader
the matsess of an cil 1ed In t1s at-
tie uhea the Germans entered an3
ssarched the house. Hs ass no, AZ
ocscre4 Sac this esaeriesre usde
aim resHre tae tanger cf his pcsiuca.
and enter cofer of tarkness te tss
his hgsins place Ane- aaaderins
aboot for hcurs and Aaficr rans
-arroE escarss lrcu r7oriins Ger
Dans he teenE rstlse atm a rrlass
priest 40 urcte him better cc~f
rsailag hia to tae csrs el l.e F'rrula .
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WMmx xMww sxRS Sxax n n
|E VAGRANT VERSE.
NJ n " a wwE X g gMxx s. y
THE WoMAN'S THANKS.

From Harpers MagaEmel
There is so much strong men ar.
4 thankful for.
! A nations progress or a slo"
1 strife's end
And though join my praise with
theirs today.
1 Grave things are these scarce can
comprehend
4 So vast are they;
And so apart. dear Sod, pray Thee
take
My thanks for these Thy little bless
inss sake
The little common JOYS of every day.
My garden blowing in Ian April
wind
A lnnets greeting and the morn
ing fall
OF happy sunshine through the
opened blind
The po9lars tall
That guard my threshold and the
peace that falls
Like Sabbath Stiffness from my
humble walls.
The little, simple Joys that we forget
Until tye lose them for the lamp
that lights
The pages OF the books love the
best. " /
The earth's red welcoming on win
ter nights.
The Eindly Jest
That moves within its circle. and the
near
COmpauionship Of those the heart
holds dear.
The dear. accustomed joys we lightly |
take
Too much for granted sometimes, |
as a child
His fathers gifts and. so remem
bering
For these my thanks for these nay i
treasures nrfed-
Those wiser may forget dear Father,
take
Ny thanks for these. Thy little bless
ings sake
-Theodosia Garrison
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06

rifle, but toward evening our artillery
checked their murderous fire, and we
were digging tranches when receiy-
ed my little lot along with the 9th
|ers. 1t was impossible to avoid be-
ing hit.
Darkness fell at last, much to our
relief, and the firing slackened eon-
siderably, hut not altogether, for the
Germans brought powerful search
light into operation and harsssed US
through the night. About > o'clock
we got orders to retire as quietly and
as quickly as possible, It was then
] felt some pain. and had TO hop on
one foot as quickly as possible un-
til i reached an ammunition wagon,
Heavenly relief Daybreak found us
out or danger, but only for while,
as the Germans could not be kept
back.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06
your FAN Cold Needs Attention

No use 20 fuss and try 10 wear II
cut L viii wear you ont instead.
Take Or Kings New Discovery. re-
lief follow quickly Il checks Your
Cold and Soothes YOUR Coush away.
Pleasant. Antiseptic and Nealiag
Children like H. Gee a soc bottle Ot
nr king'S New Discovery and kee0
it in the house. Our Family Couya
aad Cold Doctor" writes Lewis Cham q
berlain. Manchester Ohio, Money
hack II not satisfied. bur il nearly al
wars helps
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06

II villa really wants peace he VII
have to do more than eliminate Car
rama. lie will have TO find some
way 10 check the revolutionary I'M,
pulses OF that restless, misehiet-
maker, Francisco villa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06

why do we SEQ ~ sea ser9ent
stories this year
The sea se-pents have All been
frightened aR.r Ar -l1sa nava. oat-
lies or t1e A-tr-le r,as--
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-06

England ~ still looking for the
dreaded 2eppellns, which still do net
appear. Germany has a better use
for them, shut off from the sea IN
all direslsaas. what's the matter with
Germany using the zeppelins 10 i'm
port food by the air routeg