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Evening star., 1915-02-08
JOHN JASPER, EDUCATOR,
DIES OF BRONCHIAL GRIP
Former Superintendent Of Schools OF
New York City Usually Spent
Winters Here.

John Jasper. seventy-eight years old.
prominent New York educator. died at
his apartment in the Gladstone yester-
day afternoon, after an illness of about
a month. Death was due to bronchial
grip. Mr. Jasper usually spent his
winters in this city. Following serv-
ices here tomorrow the body will be
taken to New York city for inter
ment.
Mr. Jasper was born in New York city
in 1897 and lived there all his life. He
was connected with the school system
there for fifty years. From the posi-
tion of teacher he was promoted to
that of assistant superintendent and
then to that of superintendent, which
latter position he held twenty-three
years, until he resigned in 1903. He
also held every position in the evening
schools of the city, beginning as as
sistant teacher and finishing as prin-
cipal of what was then known as the
Evening High School.
Under his. regime as superintendent
Of schools of New York city came about
rnent, the ENCOURAGEMENT of fire drills
the building of manual training schools
and a system of retirement of teachers
When he retired from school work Mr.
Jasper said he had seen the school sys-
tenn of Manhattan and the Bronx grow
from $4,000 pupils and 1880 teachers to
266, 600 pupils and 6.240 teachers.
His wife, son and three daughters
survive him.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
"KNOCKERS" ARE READY
FOR ANNUAL BANQUET
Some Surprising Features Arranged
for Dinner at Raleigh Hotel
Next Monday Night.

The knights of .Memus (Knockers),
pally of the printers craft of WASH
ington, made final arrangements at
Elks' Hall yesterday afternoon,
through the various committees of the
organization, for the annual banquet
which takes place at the Raleigh Ho-
tel Monday evening next.
Edwin Davidson, chairman, of the
committee on diversions, announces
that the guests and members will wit
ness some surprising stunts which have
been arranged especially for this occa-
sion. a sketch containing many jibes
and numerous hard knocks will be put
on by a cast of fifteen characters.
The committee on entertainment, of
which Andrew l.. Huse is chairman.
made for the presentation OF an at
tractiye program of musical and enter
tainment features.
The committee on guests, OF wh1ch
William F. O'Brien is chairman. an
nounces that the guest list includes
many prominent officials, senators and
representatives, labor leaders and 9TH
ers who are expected to receive
knocks" and give the same in re-
turn, characteristic Of the annual din
ner of the Knockers.
The officers of the organization are
Edward Burkholder. president; Dan
iel ". Chisholm. vice president; Thom-
as C. Parsons, secretary: Marsh A. Bo-
denhamer. treasurer; John A. Huston,
financial secretary; R. A. Julian, ser
geant-at-arms.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
ALUMNI OF GEORGETOWN
LIVING IN new YORK DINE
Annual Banquet Attended by 100
Mp-Plans for Smoker Here
Progressing.

Georgetown University men residing
In New York city held their annual
dinner in the metropolis Saturday
night There were 100 mer present at
the banquet.
Rev. Thomas !. Gasson, S. j., dean OF
the graduate school, represented the
faculty and made an address. Other
speakers were Bourke Cochran, former
representative in Congress. and Thorn.
as Thacher, president Of the University
Club of New York.
The Washington alumni of George
town viii assemble at Rauscher's.
Shrove Tuesday night for their annual
gathering. This year smoker has
been substituted for the usual ban
Guet because the event is to occur sc
soon after the regents reception. sched-
uled for Saturday at the college.
From the acceptances received 1t is
estimated that at least 500 will be
present at the smoker.
Conrad Reed Is chairman Of the COM
nlittee for the Mardi Gras smoker, and
TooIney. go; Henry r Cover. 'sS; Bryan
IIuyck, so: Thomas M Harvey, 's9;
George n. O'Connor. '9s; F. E. Cunning
ham. 80; H. K Hickey. 'os: Leo P. Har-
E. west. 'os: Ralph B. ouinter' re"Se !os;
Judge Michael NJ Doyle. 'os: Frederick
Gibbs. II; DR.. John A Foote. 'oS; Dr.
S, Logan Owens, 'o3: George E Sullivan,
'e-; W. C. Sullivan. "a; Charles E.
Roach. 'sS; Joseph 0; Weller. ga; James
Charles Golden Miller. 'o4; Howard Boyd
'9S; William Henry White, '9s; Joseph
y. Sullivan. 's7; Robert A. Maurer, '0S
lanes A O'shea. 'ss: DR.. S. W. Bowles
ley. '95; Frederick stohlman. ~ and Dr.
Ryan DeyereaCx, 80.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Helping Hands

Good friends may help you at
the start, and head you for sue
cess and fame, but on your own
undaunted heart you must de-
pend to win the game. l often
think that helping hands are
prone to injure more than aid !;
when they're withdrawn, the
helped one stands all undecided
and afraid. He's learned on 9th
crs TO rely, hrs courage leaks
away, eftsoons and he who
started out for pie, is satisfied to
gather prunes. Not all unlucky
is the youth who says, Il have
no friend to help; I'll have to hoe
my row, i'll sooth, with none to
aid me when | yelp. My COM
forters, like those of Job, will Jar
me more than they will bless: SO
I must show this cheap old globe
what sort OF mettle / possess.
SO he at once gets down to tacks,
and wields whatever tool is his,
the pen, the bucksaw or the ak.
as though he meant to make
things whiz. And. having learn
ed to make his way, without the
help of any man, he gains sue
cess, while t'other. Jay we aided,
is an also ran.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
TAFT CORNER STONE ORATOR.
4
Former President to Officiate at Red
Cross Building Ceremony

\ The corner stone of the white marble
building to be erected on the square
between 18th and 18th and D and E
streets, in memory of the women of
the civil war. will be laid with formal
ceremonies March &c. Arrangements
to that effect have been made with the
builders-the Boyle Robertson Com
pany of this city-by the executive
committee of the American Red Cross,
to the purposes of which organization
the building is to be devoted.
The sum of 100000 is available for
the memorial Former President Will
liam Fl: Taft, who was actively identi-
fed with the memorial movement, has
accepted an invitation to make the
principal address on the occasion Of the
laying of the corner stone. The date
was fixed mainly to suit his conve-
nience.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
FAvoRs RACE DISCRIMINATION
Rev. c. Everest Granger Opposes
Race Prejudice, However.

Upholding in his -sermo6 at Gunton
Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church
last night the right of white men to
discriminate against members of any
other race, Rev. c. Everest Granger, pas
tor of the. church. declared "discrim-
nation is often mistaken for race
prejudice. The two, however he. as
serted. are distinst and: he held that
race prejudice as such Should be dis
cqlraged by all Christians without in
any way infringing the right of white
persons to discriminate in favor of
members OF their own race and against
the members Of any other race.
Rev. Mr.. Granger offered no solution of
the so-called race problem" in the
United States. saying that conditions
arising ont of the misdeeds of men
nave made necessary the position of
the white and colored races in this
country.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Only Logical Thing.
DAILY MEMORIAL MEETING.
Friends Of Dead Teacher to Confer
nm Scholarship Fund.

Contributors to the IDA NJ. Daily me-
mortal scholarship fund have been call
ed to meet at the Mckinley Manual
Training School at 4 o'clock Thursday
to consider matters pertaining to the
fund, which was started shortly after
Miss Days death by several Of her
friends.
Miss Daily at the time of her death
was head Of the English department at
the Mckinley Manual Training School.
She was one of the most active work
ers In obtaining the present organic
salary act for teachers, and, at the
time of her death, was at work on a
plan for teachers pensions.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
SWIM OR LOSE DIPLOMA.
Princeton Warns Senior Class That
Rule Will Be Enforced.

PRINCETON. N. J.. February s.
Princeton will strictly enforce the re-
quirement of being able to swim six
lengths of the, local pool, or 200 yards.
using at least two different kinds OF
strokes, before graduation. -.,t
The new ruling was made IN 1911.
when the present senior class entered
but few believed the authorities would
withhold diplomas because of this de-
f1ciency. However. the registrar re-
Gently issued notices to the twenty
five seniors who have not yet ac-
complished the feat that they will have
to pass the test in order to be gradu-
ated in June Some Of the prominent
athletes are of this number.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Church Organizations to Meet

Mrs Roland C. Adkins, president OF
the Woman's Mission Circle of the Sec
ond Baptist Church, is Ito speak at a
meeting of that organization this even
ing. The teachers Bible class organized
by the pastor. Rev Hinson v. Hewlett,
is to meet tomorrow evening At the
same time one Of a series Of meetings
for mothers studying, child life is to be
given. Work being done by young people
in the w. c. T. u. was described by Mrs.
Don r. Blaine at the church yesterday
morning.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
AN ALLIANCE
OF THE BALKAN STATES
Dr.. Wood at Church of Covenant
Predicts a United States
- of Europe
Explains Differences Between Pan
Germanism and Pan-Americanism
in War Sermon.

Differences between panGermanism
and pan-Americanism were pointed out
in sermon last night at the Church
of the Covenant by Rev. DIR. Charles
Wood. the pastor. DR.. Wood, in dis
cussing the moral and religious as
poets of the European war, predicted
an alliance in the Balkans. The Unit
ed States of Europe" is a nation certain
to be born.
In looking forward, DR.. Wood said he
foresees a time when men will 1oathe
war as women do today. The object
lesson of the Observation-Disclosures from
tier, without fort, is being used with
effect in the Balkans, he contended.
In part, DR.. Wood said:
Favors Balkans Alliance.
There must be an alliance of the
Balkans. Pan-Germanism. pan -Slav-
ism, are dreams that are delightful to
some of the great monarchs and SOW
ereigns Of our day; but they are dam
gerous dreams. They are dreams that
cause the head that wears crown and
that welcomes such dreams to lie un-
easy on Its pillow.
But pan-Baikanism, like pan -Ameri-
canism, is a dream of quite another
sort Pan-Balkanism and pan Amer :
canisms are two alliances. each In lts
own way, that mean peace. There IS no
thought of staining hands with the
blood of the men who happen to speak
a different language, or to have dif-
ferent religion. or to have been born
and bred under different flag.
Alliances Will Endure.
These great alliances, you say, can
not endure. But the solid wall of par
tition, that men said could never be
broken down, was broken down for a
time in the Balkans, and Is broken
down tonight IN Europe. Here the Rus
sian Slav and the Serbian Slav are
fighting side by side with the Irish
Celt, and with the French Ce1t- Here
is the Greek Russian and the Greek OF
Serbia lighting side by side with the
Protestant from Great Britain and with
the Roman Catholic from Belgium and
from France.
Who dares say that these alliances
cannot stand?
WHO dares say that these alliances
will not stand. until by Intelligence
and by civilization men, all men. are
lifted up to the same heights where
women stand today with their loathing
and hatred of war, that mighty Moloch
down whose yawning throat they see
millions of their sons disappear for
ever?
Who will dare say that We may
not have the United States of Europe
a federation of mankind-the parlia-
ment of the world?
Pray for it, look for it: though the
vision tarry. it will come.
Economic pressure, which is said to
have caused the war, is but theory
according to DR.. Wood.
Only Logical Thing.
This war. the most useless. the most
irrational, the most inhuman. perhaps
that has yet been fought, has beer
| brought on by a theory Of economic
pressure" he said. That pressure i:
not yet felt by any country, but it will
be. Therefore we fight for theory
of economic pressure. The only logica
thing about the war is its source, anC
,bot js both Dsychological as well as
Evening star., 1915-02-08
BURGLAR AND .FOOTPAD
PLYING TRADE IN CITY
Morris Auerbach Held Up by Col
ored Man-Business Places
Visited by Thieves.

Morris Auerbach, clerk at the Trav-
elers' Hotel, 4S7 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, was held up in the office of
the hotel about $3.50 o'clock yesterday
morning by an unidentified colored
man. Auerbach said the colored man
searched him. He had no money in his
pockets, however, and the would-be
robber was not compensated for his
trouble.
Sam Waugh. Chinese laundryman at
9th and L streets northwest, Informed
the police that burglars visited his
place of business last night about II
o clock, smashed a glass panel from q
side door, entered and stole 81. He
was visiting friends In another part
of the city when the burglary was
committed.
Other Losses Reported.
w. F. Donnellys store at 10th and L
streets northwest was robbed last
night shortly after the burglars Wis
tied Sam Waugh's laundry. Entrance
was gained by breaking a glass panel
Of front door. the police were told.
and cigars, cigarettes and chewing
gum, worth IS, were taken.
Richard Furneyhough. 912 14th
street northwest reports the theft of
$7;27 The money was taken from his
The laundry of Chung Jim. 32s Penn
sylvania avenue southeast, was robbed
of $22 last night. Entrance was gained
by cutting a wire screen from a win
dow.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Barry to Be Taken to Wisconsin,

Police officials have been notified that
friends of Anthony A Barry. clerk in
the Post Office Department. who was
held Saturday night for mental ex-
animation. will care for him. Barry
viii be taken to his home at Colfax,
Wis. this week.
Evening star., 1915-02-08
SINGERS To COMPETE
FOR MUSICAL HONORS
Sextets From House of Representa-
tives and National Press Club in
Contest Thursday Night.

If yoV fellows are as good on reg
ular music as you are OH the chin
variety, you'd better go into concert
work. Is the remark which really
started the musical sextet contest
which is going to be held between six
strong-lunged. perfectly formed vocal
'sts of the, House of Representatives
and six amateurs of harmony from the
ranks of the National Press Club The
loose aspersion as to "chin music" was
caA by House press gallery man
at the leader Of the congressional sex
tet, Ben Humphreys, who, in addition
to Possessing the lowest basso voice
in the American nation. is also pos
sessed of the most perfect good nature
And so, without detailing the man
ner in which the Congress of the
United States believes there is more
hot air in the American press than
there is in the American Congress, it
can be stated on the absolute word of
the Ladies Night committee of the
Press Club that the question of sextets
betWeen these two ancient establish
ments, the press and the Congress, will
be settled at the ladies' night enter
tainmept Thursday night in the Press
Club. Just who Is to make the de-
cision as to the relative merits of
these two musical teams has been
withheld on the ground that these
are the days Of insidious lobbies." but
in reality it is not known who is
be a judge, and the audience may have
to decide for itself.
Lineup of the Singers.
The lineup Of these two teams will
be as follows:
For the House of Representatives
Representatives Harrison of Mississippi,
Humphreys of Mississippi, Barnhart of
Indiana. Howard Of Georgia. Jacoway
of Indiana and Platt of New York.
For the National Press Club-Edwin
Callow. Otto Luebkert, oliver A.
Phelps. George +. .. Rollings. George
Sorrell and Ray Morgan.
II these efforts don't prove funny
have George Fitch in tow for a sur
prise. George is hanging out at the
Press Club for few days, and is a
regular humorist, who gets money for
oelns funny There will be. a lot of
other stunts. and the program as an
nounced in advance contains such
cryptic statements as the following:
Other Program Members.
Recftative by Representative Townsend
of New Jersey; (a) aria. "Chimmie Fad
den." (b) more "Chimmie Fadden'
The Russell MCGEE Girls "in costume, -
, as the committee puts it, with violin,
/ cello, piano. flute and other instruments
of music
Dialect advertisement by Representa-
| tive Hef1n of Alabama, Life of Uncle
Rufus" and other tales.
Selections by Dore wolfsteiner, 'cellist
| Harry Howard, accompanist
Cachinnation, "Jadam Bedelets, a
Dark Secret" by J. Adam Bede, former
representative from Minnesota
Evening star., 1915-02-08
Christian Endeavor Revival Service

Assisted by Harry Gross. Rev. John
Compton Ball. pastor of the Metropolitan
Baptist Church. Is to hold Christian
Endeavor revival service tomorrow. Be-
ginning Friday evening. a series Of 'old
folks concerts is to be given.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Main 2lO
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Efsingef,s Low Prices Blockade
competition when 1t comes to landing
lumber & millwork orders. Yard. e1O9 7th.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Me for Penn Gardens Today.
Ctty's most artistically lighted Theater
Evening star., 1915-02-08
CITY ITEMS.


Large Cans Cal. Peaches, 1Oc; Lbs.
choice Evap. Peaches, Csc; cans Baked
Beans. csc; Peerless Milk, small. for
l0c; large. TIC; cans corn, 25c; cans
Peas. Csc; 8 cans Asparagus, soc; Mix
lbs. Starch, 10c; Navy beans, 7c lb.; 4;
Lima Beans. Sc; Hominy, 21xc; White
Potatoes, 16c pix; Apples. Csc; Onions,
25c; loaves Bread, 10c: Wonder Cof-
10c. 1898 NJ st. NV, and all the ]. r.
D. Pyles stores.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

S22.6s to Jacksonville and Return.
Correspondingly low fares to other
Florida points via Southern railway.
Feb. 0, limited 81 days. Consult agents,
TO5 10th, 9O5 F st-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Picture Framing. Schmidt. 1921 18th.
Evening star., 1915-02-08

Keystone Daily. Virginia. eos 9th.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11

was land of such blessed promise and
glorious fulhllment as this.
From the letters above referred TO
and from the reports OF County Demon
strator GiSh conditions so far seem to
nave been peculiarly propitious. First.
ate. ..ous gentle. spring gave the
Droad acres Of fruit splendid start.
hecehtiS the farmers have enjoyed an
ideal season for harvesting tho large
wheat crop and as soon as II was
safely Earncrcd delightful rains have
come 70 quicken the corn and grasses,
as we'll as garden crops into renewed
viEor. Truly benehcent Providence
smiies SEcetly upon US, and while
waste and war fair like n blight upon
many lands where the feet of fighting
mon heat down the ;harvests We In this
glorious country and in this thrice
glorious section bask In the sunshin /,
OF peace apd>plenty." sl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11
RECENT REDUCTIONS CAUSE
IMMENSE ANNUAL SAVING
II. r. Goodrich Company Claims Credit
OF Having Saved Tire Purchasers
S25,OON.0OU n Year.

People who own automobiles GER
tainly have cause TO congratulate
themselves. il figures compiled by the
Il. r. Goodrich Company. showing the
money tire purchasers have saved since
the PRONUNCIATION OF that company's
"Fair-list' prices on January 81 last
are to he accepted as even approNi-
matcly corrcct--and there appears to
be no reason to doubt their accuracy.
1T is estimated by the Goodrich
Company" said ap Official of the T. +.
Goodrich Company. Akron. Ohio. that
the saving To tire users, because of the
general reduction of prices which fol-
lowed the publication of the 'Fair-List
will be no less than $25.o00.oo0 Il year.
Ones first thought is that these figures
cannot possibly lie correct. but the
theory on which they are worked out
by the Goodrich people becomes rea-
sonahlc when il is explained
The theory is interesting as we'll
as instructive. Investigation has
shown that there are in use in The
United states l.623.j53 cars which are
equipped with pneumatic tires. Es,i-
mating that each of these cars will
require al least one full set OF tires
every year. and that the average saw
ing per tire, owing To the general
reduction inaucurated by the Goodrich
Company on its safety treads is $3.50.
II is found that $4,000, 600 is we'll
within tho total saving that has been
effected for purchasers.
The Goodrich Company offers TO
pay the fun price for any Goodrich
Safety Tread Tire sold since the pub
LEGATION OF the 'Fair-List on January
81, 1918. which when cut open shows
any reduction in quality. in number
OF layers of canvas. in thickness or
quality Of rubber. when compared with
any other Goodrich safety Non skid
made by us. and sold AT our higher
prices current before the Goodrich
'Fair-List' movement.
Tire users arc authorized to extend
this offer to any tire dealer or man
ufaCturer.
The positive statement is made hy-
the Goodrich Company that the tires
il is making and has been making since
tho announcements OF the 'Fair-List'
propaganda are better than any fabric
tires that il o. any other manufactures
ever produced before, which. apparent
~ lie broad enough declaration 10
cover the entire subject
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11
Jus, u wnr-Tim. Profit.

\ sacramento paper tells II Il big
"hoi"sa." drug hru % that great CALI
f"fnia town phirh purchased s.GGG
pounds -: carDo!!c aeid from {. GER
man h9rn lgsi previous 70 the out
nr"ah o. ne "ar Tns acid var Or
dtred .h!pps'l around the Horn IN a
sailing y"sse!. and II xas almost eixnt
months after u tad nsen shipped from
hamnuFg ihaf it reAch.d tho Paclhc
coast doc.s, Meanwhile the druz arm
h"d 6'cifcH NAT &, 1iGn', paut That
nHch *cih. and nOt!fsd IT, SEW Yor.
oorr"sp"rGsnt - ssIl j.I0G pDunds ~
we h"r"'' pric' me acid ~. Grin
ihany boGgh' fof 81 cents ,n,,ni
anf ihe 5,fNt yourb, ser. snid Al,
80" 4 pnlnG end shtgpsc DacE %
Europe httr ~ had made a journe !,
around the SorIc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11
GREAT TOBACCO CROPS
NOW STANDING ON HILLS
Continued from Second PaEeO

meaCer reports so far. but such as have
come 10 hand are OF pretty much the
same tenor as the reports from Pittsyl-
vania and Halifax and Charlotte Coun-
ties of Virginia. which counties are,
from all points. much the same A. the
adjoining Tarheel State counties in
cluded in the old bright belt.
Taken all in all. and by and large.
the indications now are that this is
going TO be great tobacco growing
year, especially in so far as the sun
cured stuff and the bright leaf are con-
cerned and the further indications are
that the growers OF these types arc
going to find mighty active markets
when they shall have cured their weed
Of this years growth and brought il 10
market.
The dark and shipping tobacco-grow-
ing regions are yet to he heard from.
Maybe their reports will be in by 4
week hence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11
4 \pTIER FOOL MOVEMENT
TO RE NIPPED IN TIL: BUD

Ia this CONNECTION. a movement: as
unwise a. that which created the
ruot"Inritt buy Il bale AT :=n cents"
ana which p!acarded the whole roun-
tiy F." ith appeals TO 'Help the south -
Is being stirred UP by some Of the same
politicians VINO last year urislcd the
-"uta - Ia Ia. handling Of rs cotton.
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this to say:

this to say: ~.
Tho American Locomotive Company
is about to put 5000 men to work at
their Richmond plant In order to .fll
orders which it has received for Eu-
ropean war material. There is no
telling to what extent the allies have
purchased supplies in this country.
but when. the figures are made public
they promise to aggregate a stupend~
GUS sum OF money. With the hhing OF
these orders just begun, with more. to
follow and with bumper crops in pros
pect. II Is a safe prediction that the
United states is close upon an unpre-
cedented era. OF industrial prosperity
1t is a reasonable presumption that In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11
JUST MAKlNGtUS RICH

biz Work Going ON, Tkst May HELP
Trnde Very Wonderfully In
This section.
Speaking ,onhand. from the editorial
chain. the Fredericksburg Star has