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The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
IT IS G0OD WORK.
Supt. wilson's Plan to Share Respon.
sibnity for Grading.

II. B. Wilson. superintendent of city
schools, has worked out a new plan for
handling the grades Of the Topeka
school children at the close Of each
term. Each teacher will today send in
to his office printed forms filled in.
which viii give the chief executive Of
the school definite information relative
to the work OF every child In school
in Topeka Hereafter the superintend-
eqt shnre With the teechers the
resp0H 6ilfty Of determining whether
or not q pupil will be promoted to the
tha next grade. Superintendent Will
SON. said today. TT il q pretty serious
blow to q little fellow to be handed
a card stating that he has failed IN
his work. It sometimes makes him feel
like quitting, but OF course we have
superintendent Wilson has sent a
bulletin to the teachers requesting them
to make a careful investigation OF the
causes OF failure before the child il
labeled Failure" The following Is an
extract from the bulletin:
"A low grade should merely be con-
sidered eyidence that the conditions
which may have caused the. child to
earn such poor grade should be stud
led carefully. II the child under con-
sideration has been irregular in at
tendance, slothfui' IN his work. and un-
ambitious in his attainment, what are
the reasons? Was he in i'll health?
Was he hampered by physical defects?
Did home conditions tax his energies.
cause him to fail to get needed rest at
night, deprive him OF sufdcient food
and detain him from school? Was he
growing rapidly, SO that his energy and
vitality were all consumed here? Did
his growth render him awkward and
clumsy in both body and mind? Was
he with pupils SO much younger and
SO much different socially that his en-
barrassment and his failure to adjust
to their atmosphere and spirit handi-
capped him? Was the room 70 over
crowded that he didn't receive needed
individual aid? Was he In Q part-time
school? Was he with q teacher who
was not compatible? Was he put at a
disadvantage by changing schools or
teachers two or three times, owing to
readjustments made in the schools or
to his parents moving about in the
city? Are you absolutely certain the
requirements Of the course OF study
and the standard for promotion are
ideally correct? Is his threatened fail
ure due to your general. deliberate es-
innate of his ability. or does 1t result
from his standing In percentages from
series I examinations imposed from
above? All Of these questions and
more should be honestly asked and an
swered by every teacher and principal
before the terms work Of any child e
labelled failure"
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
POWER Of PENNY.
VIM. Macferran Received 5000 ol
Them i'm Payment Of Interest.

The power Of the penny was re-
marked upon today by William Mac
ferran, president Of the State Savings
bank, who recently received $500
pennies for interest on q mortgage.
The bank president stumbled over q
big black bag near the teller's box,
found it as heavy as lead, opened 1t,
and found q wealth of pennies.
A woman had collected them in six
months, and paid the $56 due on her
mortgage.
Banks are beginning to realize the
power OF the penny" Mr.. Macferran
observed. THE woman who collected
this money so carefully was cheerful
and thrifty. Several years ago banks
received no deposits less than SIS.
Dollar deposits are now taken in ev-
cry day. The penny increases In
power year by year.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
BIRTHS REPORTED.

The following births were reportoo
to the once Of the city clerk today.
Frank Drayer and wife, SIS Or
chArd avenue. Jan. 8. girl.
John Willis jenkins and wife, 1857
Boswell avenue, Jan. is, boy.
Paul Sherman and wife. 1915 Has-
rison street, Jan. IL. girl.
Isaac Gartner and wife, 113o
Quincy street, Jan. 3, boy.
Fred e. Brewer and wife. 1917 Daet
Sixth street. Jan. II, boy.
George Clarence Smith and Wito,
1917 North Polk .treet, Jan. :. boy.
Clifford Carson and wife. 1911 Van
Buren, street. ian. II. girl.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19

held. Several distinct courses will be
offered. Miss Villa Rodgers will have
charge of class for teachers of be-
ginners. Miss Lulu Mckee will serve
as instructor in a class for primary
teachers. Miss Laura L. Ewing will
conduct a class for teachers Of "teen"
girls. Professor H. 1. Woods will head
a class of teachers Of teen boys. Prof
fessor E. L. Holton of the department
of education of the State Agricultural
college will have charge of q class for
teachers Of adults. J.aH. Engle, state
Sunday school superintendent, and
Ralph N. McEntire will have charge of
a class for superintendents, secretaries,
and other officers. ~
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
4 FUNERAL FOR ST..
That Was Barkley's Bid in San Diego
Calf.

J. T. Barkley, formerly q Topeka
but now in the undertak-
ing business at San Diego, Calf, re-
Gently created q sensation at q meet
ing of the county supervisors at that
place by submitting bids Of 81 and 81
to bury the INDECENT dead of that
county. This is the lowest bid which
was ever submitted at San Diego
Mr.. Barkley created another seusa-
ton when he made tho statement
that the undertakers had combined .
trust to keep these prices up
Mr.. Barkley was In the undertaking
business In Topeka for . number Of
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
N. W. 4. MEMORIAL.
The Services Sunday for J. G. Roof
Wen Attended.

The memorial services held Sunday
afternoon by the n. w. A. for the late
J. c. Root, were well attended. The
service began at 3 O'Clock and at the
same time similar services were held
all over the country.
W. E. Atchison introduced the speak
er of the services, Captain r. H Coney.
Captain Coney told Of the early life
OF the founder OF the order. who died
IN North Carolina last month. The
address was well received by the audi
ence, to whom Wood was q familiar
A&ure. A sister of the founder. Mrs.
+. ]. Styles, resides in TOPEKA
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Dawdy rendered
several vocal selections at the meet
order and the public was invited.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19

Training School for S. s. Workers.
The Topeka training school for Sum
day school workers will be opened at
the T. w. C. A. building Monday even
ing. February & The clashes viii meet
each Monday evening until May e
Several educators Of prominence have
accepted Invitations to speak at the
training school sessions They include
Chancellor Frank Strong and Professor
McKeever OF the State university, and
Dean d. L. McEachron of Washburn
college. The addresses win be given
between 7:1o and 8:1s O'Clock
From Sis TO o'clock classes win b
The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-19
LINCOLN POST ACTS.


Lincoln post has taken action for
the reception and entertainment Of
Commander in Chief Warrington
Gardner Of the q. A r.. when he
comes here next May to help dedicate
the Memorial building. The following
resolutions were passed:
ssWhereas, our comAnder-in-chief
has agreed to visit our city on the oc-
casfon of the dedication Of our Men,
orial hall, during May 26 to 2S. 1914.
and
whereas, we are especially CRATE
full to him for his esteemed recogni-
ton of US in making up his Official
stan by the appointment Of one Of our
respected members, therefore be 1t
Resolved. that in creditable ap-
probation of our commander-in-chie
Washington Gardner. 4nd< that he
may be given becoming reception
and entertainment while with US, az
our guest, be It
Resolved. that Comrades w. w.
Smith. A. n. Fuller. c. N. Bacon. J.
ana Scott Kelsey be, and they are
hereby chosen a. q committee from
Lincoln post to cooperate with q like
committee from each Of the other
posts Of Topeka and Shawnee county,
to form a Joint committee to make all
detail arrangements and provisions
for the reception and entertainment OF
our commander-in-chief while In To-
pelEa and said committee shall have
entire charge of his reception and en-
tertainment, and in formulating and
providing for the same, with complete
authority and power to call to their
assistance frpm the comrades Of the
posts such help as they may need, and
to appoint such additional committee
men or committees ~ they may deem
necessary to promote and expedite
the success Of his reception and en-
teftainment, and be 1t further
Resolved. that . copy of these
resolutions be sent by our ad1utant tc
each post in Shawnee county. with
the request that they appoint . like
cooperating committee and advise
the adjutant OF. this post Of the same
Adopted unanimously Jan. II. 1914
J. n MILLER, Adjut3nt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Civiliz !tion and the Eskimo.

From the Chicago Journal.
vilhjalmar Stefansson, probably the
best known arctic explorer of the pres
emit day, says that civilization means
ruin to the Eskimo, and that 1t Is mis-
taken kindness to send missionaries to
that people. Archdeacon Whitaker. who
has spent considerable time as a mis-
sonary north Of the arctic circle. takes
issue with the Scandinavian traveller at
every point, and claims that contact with
civilization and Christendom Is in every
way beneficial to the strange people Of
the north.
It would be presumptuous for laymen
to decide when such noted doctors dis
agree. but it shoull be permissible to
remark that all the outside evidence
favors Stefansson.
Secluded races have a habit Of perish
ing at the touch Of that stressful exist
ence which we call modern enlighten-
ment- Civilization has depopulated many
islands Of the south Pacific: 1t has re-
duced the Hawaiians to a pittful remnant
Of their former numbers: 1t has destroy
ed the Tasmanians. all but destroyed
the native Australian blacks, and work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
RAILROAD AWAITS STREKE.
Today Set for Walk-0ut of Men on
Cotton Belt,

DALLAS. Tex. September 12.-Today
was the time set for the strike Of men,
bers Of the four federated railroad unions
employed as trainmen by the st. Louis
and Southwestern railroad Cotton Belt).
but at what hour the walk-out was to
take place had not been announced. Some
uncertainty apparently existed as to
whether the strike would occur, owing to
a reported effort to reconsider the strike
vote. Bottom Belt officials announced they
were ready for emergencies.
The trouble arose over the discharge Of
a conductor for alleged violation Of rules.
A strike on the Cotton Belt would at
| feet about 800 employees in Texas. Ar
kansas and Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
MAIL STEAMER IN PORT.
British Vessel Puts In to San Diego
to Avoid Germans.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, September 12.-The
British mail steamer Maaiti, from New
Zealand. bound for San Francisco with
500 bags Of mail. ninety-three passengers
and big cargo Of merchandise, ar
rived off Point Iona last night and re-
ported that she would come into the
harbor at daylight.
Fearing the German cruiser Leipzig the
Britisher got inside the three-mile limit
and after communicating with Vice
Consul Hutchinson decided to put In to
San Diego.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

buying gifts that will carry a bit OF
Christmas cheer to those thousands and
thousands of little boys and girls across
the ocean, whose fathers, brothers and
cousins have been slain on the battlefields
IN France. Belgium, Germany, Austria
and Servia
Mildred c. Shinn, 624 Rock Creek road,
has written the following letter to The
Star in regard to the Christmas ship:
Children May Lead Way.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Il read with joy and much interest
your article in The Sunday Star of Sep
TENDER 6, telling of the beautiful Christina
ship for the little ones beyond thesea. Wha,
beautiful thing 1t will be, not alone for
these little orphans. but for our own
children, for it will bear love and SYM
PATTY as well as Christmas greeting
Then many mammas, in helping their
little ones to plan their gifts, viii not
forget the dear mother who sits in sack
cloth and ashes in her desolate home
with the empty chair at the hearthstone,
and will tuck in sweet remembrance
with Christmas card and a personal
message to her lonely sister,
Would it not be a beautiful thing for
our children sof the Capital city Of our
nation, representing the children OF
Of peace nailed to the mast Of this ship.
bearing this message to the children OF
Europe in letters Of gold:
We: come in the name of the Prince
Of Peace. Glory to God in the Highest,
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men,
Would this not be an object lesson to
our older brothers and sisters, and nigh,
not q little child lead them into paths OF
peace? The Child In the Midst is to be
one of our mission study books for the
ho
time to open its pages to the world7
MILDRED C. SHINN."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Ambition.
From the Newark News.

To one hard-working man Of this busy
generation success means time to retire
to a quiet book-lined room overlooking
an old-fashioned garden, and read Dick
ems leisurely through from Pickwick to
brood. Failing in that ambition, he
would like to spend the evening Of his
life ralkins leaves In the peace and beau
ty Of Branch Brook Park with the other
old men there employed. The commits
sioners will please consider this an ap-
plication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

streets, looking after the walks and
lights and to procure necessary apparatus
for the fire department. Two fire en-
gines have been ordered and they are ex-
pected daily.
Clarndon Brass Band, with Mr.. Ander-
son as leader, and comprising twenty-five
young men, made its first appea. ance
Labor day. p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

on the day named one Of the defendanrs
him to the ground and dragging him for
a considerable distance. He declares he
received severe injuries to his head and
hip. which requires him to use a cane
In walking.
| II is alleged that the street car was
moving at an unusually fast rate Of speed,
and that the motorman did not sound
the gong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
SUES RAILWAY COMPANY.
Louis Behrens Asks $4,000 Dam.
ages for Alleged Injuries.

Louis Behrens today filed suit In the
District Supreme Court against the WASH
ington Railway and Electric Company
for $4,000 damages for permanent in
juries alleged to have been received June
/. In his petition. died by Attorneys
Richard J. Quigley and Alvin L. New
myer. 1t Ii claimed that while he was
crossing the street at 14th ard = streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Daniels to Speak at Annapolis.

Secretary Daniels Of the Navy Depart
ment will arrive at Annapolis Monday
and will make an address in connection
with the Star spangied Banner celebra-
ton there at II o'clock: He viii be the
guest of the superintendent Of the Naval
Academy. Capt. William E. Fullam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

ed havoc even among so stout q breed
as the Maorfes of New Zealand.
It is possible, Of course, that things
work differently in the far north, but a
good deal Of unbiased testimony will
be needed. to establish that fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

There has been protest raised
AGAINST the amount Of public money
which American legislators spend on
baths. The sum expended by the
House of Representatives last year was
$1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
His Way.

| Er0m JudSe.
Mr.. Lobstock-Has 20 any faith in
banks. sab?
Mr.. Bentover-Yassah! I has plenty o
faith in 'em, but rs done got muh money
buried in de ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
CHRISTMAS SHIP PLAN
AROUSED THREE GIRLS
Sold Their Old Toys, Held a Bazaar
and Realized Two
Dollars.

From three little girls of Washington
has come donation Of cash for the pur-
chase of gifts to be carried in the Christ
mas ship to the orphaned children of the
warning nations of Europe. Selling their
own toys, too worn. and old to be sent in
the big ship, and holding a bazaar, at
which they sold peanuts, lemonade, home
made root beer and candies, the three
girls earned 50, which they will turn into
the fund to be used in buying gifts for
some of the little war orphans of Eu-
rope.
The girls are Audrey Bell. nine years
old. and Elinor Bell. who is only five,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs Richard Bell,
1904 Park place northwest, and Augusta
Postles, nine years old. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. z. H. Postles, 1916 Park place
northwest -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
STATEWIDE PROHIBITION
; IS Theme OF SPEAKERS
Public Meetings Held at Various
Points In Virginia County.
News Of Clarendon.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
CLARENDON. Va, September FIN
the interest of the statewide prohibition
movement there were a number of public
meetings here during the past week. Frank
Lyon and Frank Ball addressed a meet
Ing at the Ballston Presbyterian Church,
and last night Supt. Hare Of the Anti
Saloon League of Maryland delivered an
address at meeting at Walkers Chapel
A prohibition mass meeting Is sched-
uled to be conducted at the Clarendon
Methodist Church here tomorrow after
noon at :; O'Clock Prof Charles Scanion
of Pittsburgh Is to address the gathering
He will speak Sunday morning at the
Falls Church Presbyterian Church
Church Services.
There will be an all-day meeting to-
morrow at the NJ. e. Church South. The
first service will be at $50 O'Clock, Sun
day school, at II am. Rev. W. H. Bal
lengee of Luray. Va. who organized
Clarendon Church about eight years ago.
will preach. At 3 o'clock Prof Charles
Scanlon will speak. At I o'clock meet
ing of Epworth League: at Mr.. Ballen-
gee will preach.
Rev III. L. Swain. after a vacation of
more than two weeks in which he assist
ed Rev. j. A. Cummings in revival serv-
and will fill the pulpit tomorrow morn
ing and night. The new Baptist Church
il under roof and will be occupied In Oc-
tober,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

There are s.oss public schools and
317,075 pupils in Chile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

The Clarendon Citizens Association held
its September meeting Tuesday night
The association Endorsed Frank Lyon for
assessor for Alexandria county. Many
recommendations were made for the i'm
movement Of Clarendon By sxtsnding tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
CHURCH NOTICES.
EPI~COPAI..

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD. 18th AID
sts ne, Rev. c. 8. Abbott, viear.-HOly
communion, 1880 am; sunday school $50
am; morning prayer and sermon. II am !;
evening prayer and Sermon pm. The vicar
VIII preach at both services. Music rendered
by the parish chorus OF men and boys Win
ter session Of the Sunday school begins at
$50 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Example to Be Followed.

Word has reached The Star that other
children in various parts of Washington
are planning to emulate these three little
misses, and to earn. money to be used In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BRYscoH SALES COMPANY. INC, HAS BEEN
INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. WITH A
THIS COMPANY WILL Do 4 GENERAL
AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS. AND WILL CON
Duct IT'S OFFICE AND SALESROOMS AT
1870 WISCONSIN AVE. NV. FOR THE
SALE OF HAYNES AND BRISCOE AUTOMO-
BlLES.
WILL ALSO CONDUCT TP-TO- DATE
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOPS AT 3240
PROSPECT AVE. NV. FOR ALL MAKES OF
AUTOMOBILES. ALL WORK WILL BE
CHARGED FOR At THE RATE OF to CENTS
PER HOUR CARBON CLEANED. 75 CENTS
PER CYLINrER. VALVES GROUND. 90
CENTS EACH. GASOLINE WILL BE SOLD
CENT ABOVE THE MARKET VALUE.
". d. ARRISoN, SECRETARY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
REPRESENTATIVE CARY'S REASONS.

Gas the SOUL
will
religious books
charity and stdenial but
added bulwark
VIM. J. CARY
ReDres tive in Congre fronW Wisconsin,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Peru Terminates Moratorium.

LIMA, Peru. September 12.-Ths gov
eminent, which proclaimed mora
torium for thirty days August z. has
announced that payments Will now be
resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Church of the Epiphany,

street between 18th and 14th,
Rev. r. n. McKim. D. D., rector.
500 a.m.-Holy communion
$3.50 o'clock-Morning Sunday school.
11:o0 a.m.-Service and sermon.
500 oclock-Evening prayer and sermon.
MIR. Burkhart will preach Mt IL am. and Mr..
tombstone at & nm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Church of the Incarnation
a. N. and 10 am
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SPIRITUALISTS.

MRS. HENKLR HOLDS MEETINGS SUNDAY,
Wednesday and Friday evenings at O'Clock,
IL 4th st. sc. Everybody gets reading
Advice, to daily. Phone Linen. 2049:
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SPIRITUAL1SM.

The SPIRITUAL TEMPLE WILL OPEN THE
lOth St NV Alfred b. Terry will lecture On
.sThe Over-Soul," followed BY ballot readinSn.
The Spiritual Temple Ia nen-sectarian, ana Al
are welcome. .-r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

ST. MARKS T sn1s1z ASp A
REV. W. A. MASKER. Jr. in Charge.
Services-7:3O. II an. and 8 nm.
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, First Baptist Church.

10th and o sts., REV. W. W. McMaster, min
ister.-Sermon at IL am, Rev. Newton Wan
ger. 8. s. at 9:45 am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL,
Bethlehem Chapel, Mount st. Alban D. G.
Holy communion ............... 1880 am.
Morning prayer and litany .....,.. 1000 m.
Holy communion and sermon preach
er, Canon Williams. ............... IL 90 Am.
Peoples Open-air evensong and ser
mon preacher, Venerable Rowland
s; Nichols, Archdeacon OF Porto
Rico ........................ 400 pm.
Evening nrs 5.O0 n
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CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION MASSACHC-
sets ave. and 18th st. NV. Rev. j. Hen,
ming helms, D. D.. rector.-Services, and IL
am and pm. The rector will preach at
thu IL am. and 8 p.m services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

ST, PAUH-'g. ssrd near o
REV. ROBERT TALBOT, RECTOR.
7:30-Holy communion
11:OO-Matins and sermon by the rector.
S:0O-Evensong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
BAPTIST.

metropolitan Baptist,
9Th and sts s.e.-Preaching. IL am. and
7:45 PM, by Rev. John Compton Bail; sub
ject, 7:45, 1.-The European War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

PETWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH. COR. It'll
and Randolph SITS. NV. Rev. Owen P. Lloyd,
minister.-Services: Bible school, $50 am.
divine worship: II am. and p.m.: PRAYER
and praise services Thursday evening O'Clock.
Visitors cordially welcomed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

q. Hex SVEN tells: what can you do with
stubborn womanT' 8 Pm. Swemis Songs
II AM. pastor breaches. Centennial BaDt Oh
Northeast Temple II 4 18th sts NE.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-12-13
Gas Was Rather Poor.

Some men were riding in the smok,
end of a Pullman car recently whcr
one OF them referred in a rather un-
complimentary way to the gas supply
that was dished up in his home town
yours may be bad enough" re-
tlcctiNoly commented party named
Jones. but ! want to say that we
have the worst gas OF any town in the
United states"
"That is saying n whole lot" re-
turned the first speaker. DO you
really mean it?'
mean it, was the vigorous reiolnder
of Jones Every morning when we
60 90 cook breakfast We have 10 pour
kerosene on It to start the fire In the
gas stove"