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The Monte Vista journal., 1915-03-13
Valley Teachers In
Session AT Alamosa

The San Luis Valley Teachers AS
soclatlon convened in Alamosa to-
day Saturday. A very attractive
and instructive program has been
prepared for the occasion. All of
the county superintendents of
schools and many of the teachers
from each of the counties of the val
ley are in attendance.
The morning session will take up
general business affairs. the program
opening later with a piano solo by
Miss Manette Kinch At 9:4O Pres
ident Hart, county superintendent of
Rio Grande will address the meet
ing, followed by Mrs. Estelle Hansen
in vocal solo.
At 1910 Miss Ada Sundquist,
county superintendent of Alamosa
county will talk on THE Rural
Teacher as a Factor in the Social
Life of the Community"
A general discussion of education
al subjects will engage the following
county superintendents:
Mr.. Frank Soule, Coejos county
Mr.. S. E. Forbes, Saguache county
Mrs. Oates, Mineral county
Mr.. Luther Bean, Costilla county
At / o'clock Miss Carrie Doughty
in Calsthentics Drill. At 11:25
Supt. e. B. Gibbs, of Monte Vista, in
History Teaching, Past and Pres
ent," to be followed by general dis
cussion of the subject. Registration
and adjournment at 11:55.
The afternoon session will con
vene at l o'clock with a meeting of
superintendent and principals, fol-
relieved by Miss Adaline Lahrman
in piano solo.
AT 1870 Mrs. Robert Van Sands
will present that interesting subject
which should engage more universal
attention, Parents and Teachers
Association: Their Work.
MISS BtlNd oHOuSTdSS, one Ol lne
most progressive young lady teach
ers in the valley, at 1:45 will render
a model Recitation in Geography. +"
At 2:O5 Miss Ruth Lowery of
Monte Vista, will give Some Practi-
cal Ideas for English" followed by
Carl Lahrman in violin solo.
At 2:3O Sup't August Daeschner
of Del Norte, will discuss ''The Elec-
tive System, Its Faults and Advan-
tages."
At 2:45 Sup't F. w. Beidler, of
Blanca, will discuss educational
methods.
Song by Alamosa High School Glee
Club.
Sup't C. NJ. Barnard, of Manitou,
will discuss Juvenile Delinquency. "
Mrs. Mary. c. c. Bradford. State
SUPERINTENDENT of Public Instruction
of Denver will speak.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-03-13

me Gould system of railroads
i ~ passed into other hands. Ben
''h ~, r. Bush, present head of the
'sourl O.. Pacific and Rio Grande and
Nouis Iron Mountain and South
always, has been elected to the
''eS'uency - of these roads.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-03-13

,n christensen and family re-
MI eu nome Sunday from Califor-
.o "nere they visited Mr.. Christen-
,oa, parents for several weeks and
'0ok in the Exposition
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-03-13

,h,o ~ Monroe is expected home
ey,aa Saturday, morning from his
fornia. Ao"a ana oah-
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-03-13

Harry Thaw is again on trial in
New York to determine his sanity.
AS long as his mother has money
Harry will be juicy plum for the
lawyers to pick.
The Monte Vista journal., 1915-03-13

,bo u, ~ Harpe moved this week onto
con, H. White ranch northwest of
winch he will farm this year.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
COLONIAL LETTERS
TO BE SOLD SOON
Many Written by American Leaders
to Secretary Thompson Of Con-
tinental Congress.

Several hundred autograph letters,
written by American leaders in the
early days of the republic to Charles
Thompson. secretary Of the Continental
Congress throughout the revolutionary
war. have recently been taken from q
vault in Philadelphia and are to be Of
fered for sale in New York city. George
Washington. Thomas Jefferson, Benja-
min Franklin, Gouverneur Morris, John
Jay and many other men whose names
are known throughout the country are
among the authors.
In the collection, too. are many let
ters written by Mr. Thompson, copies
Of the originals made by himself. The
letters are in the possession Of James
F. Meegan, s13 18th street northwest.
A wide range of subjects is covered
in tho letters, which throw consider
able light on the happenings of revo-
lutionary times and also upon the char
acters of the writer's. It is said that
copies of nearly all these letters have
been placed in the Library of Con-
gress, but that these are the original
letters.
Mr.. Thompson = was chosen unani-
mous1y as secretary of the Continental
Congress when 1t first met, and he con-
tinued in that Office throughout the
great value, for which he refused any
compensation. The Congress, however,
presented Mr.. Thompson with hand
some set Of silver as token Of its
esteem.
Mr.. Thompson wrote a history of
America. and particularly of the revo-
luton, but he destroyed the manu-
script. declaring that the unpatriotic
acts of many Americans of that time
had better be buried in silence. else
they might cause ranking and trouble
in future years.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
GIVES WAR EXPERIENCES.
Edwin Emerson at Press Club Enter
tainment-HaWaiians Give Music.

Edwin Emerson, war correspondent,
told of first-hand experiences in Eu-
rope. while members of the Bird Of
Paradise company sang Hawaiian
songs and played island music on their
stringed instruments. at the regular
weekly entertainment of the National
Press Club last night. Mr. Emerson
was in Europe for the New York World
until recently. and told his fellow
newspaper workers that much of the
real news of the war is being garbIed
by censors. Mr.. Emerson declared the
German censors are much fairer than
the English in handling newspaper
dispatches. lie was asked about the
rumored atrocities of the Germans in
Belgium. but said. although he was
IN the country. he could not confirm
any such stories.
The theatrical Hawaiians are Walter
kalomoku. William B. Jones' Henry
Clark. Charles Clark and Harry Clark
Before their appearance other Ha-
waiian music was offered by John r.
Desha. secretary to Prince Jonah Kala-
nianaole. the Hawaiian delegate to
Congress: Harry Gilman and Stephen
Dcsha, jr.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
LOCAL MENTION.
Nursing Grief

| know not what may be your
woe. how deep the grief you
nurse. but if you bid the blamed
thing 60. it's likely to disperse.
j you would say, Cheap grief,
DEPART" you soon might dance
and sing; instead, you fold it to
YOUR heart. or lead it with string.
oh. every time | go outdoors, |
meet some mournful men, who
talk about their boils or sores, OF
fclon or of wen. Why put your
misery in words. and thus your
woe prolong? Twere best to talk
about the birds, which sing their
ragtime song; or Of the cheerful
clucking hens, which guard their
nests OF eggs; that beats a tale
oi corns or wens, OF mumps or
spawned legs. We go a-groaning
Of our aches. of damaged feet or
backs. and nearly all our pains are
fakes. when we come down to
tacks. We talk about financial
ills when we have coin to burn
and if we wish for dollar bills
there's lots of them to earn. We
cherish every little grief, when we
should blithely smile: and if
woes by nature brief. we string
il out mile. Oh, let US cease
10 magnify each trihing i'll and
pain. and wear sunbeam i'll each
eve. and show we're safe and sane.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
HONOR BISMARCK'S MEMORY
Germans Here to Celebrate His Natal
Day April I.

In connection with the approaching
centenary of the birth OF Bismarck
which falls on April /, celebration OF
this event is announced to be held to-
night at o'clock in Concordia Luth-
erian Church. under the auspices of the
Gesellig-Literarische verein of the
District. Ernest Bruncken is to be the
principal speaker
Those who will participate in the mu-
sical and literary program arranged for
the occasion are Rafael Koester, Rev
Paul A. Menzel. pastor of Concordia
Church; the Washington Saengerbund
under the dictatorship of Armand
Gumprecht: Miss Anita Schade, Miss
Marguerite Depue Miller, Neville D.
Miller. Mrs. Greta Won Bayer, Mrs. b
H. Smart and Miss Amy c. Leavith~
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Plans for Convention Discussed.

Plans for the convention of the Inter
national Stereotypers and Electrotyp-
ers' Union. to be held in this city dur
ing June, we're discussed last night al
the Raleigh Hotel by the committee ap-
pointed for that purpose by the two
locals OF the organization.
It is the aim of the local bodies to dc
their best to entertain the visiting
members so as to excel. if possible, the
entertaining features of any of the
conventions held in the past. The
chairman of the entertainment commit
tee is T. f. Young, and the secretary
Frank Hursh.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Would Hasten Entries for Dog Show.

Local dog owners and fanciers are
urged to make their entries today or to-
morrow for the dog show of the Wash
inston Kennel Club. to be held April II
and IL, for the benefit Of Neighborhood
House The bench show committee. con-
sisting of Charles A. Watson, f. H. At
kinson and T. Roy Routt, explain that
the closing day of the entry period al
ways brings such a rush of business as
to embarrass a bench show committee.
The entries are scheduled to close Mon
day, in accordance with the rules of the
American Kennel Club. under whose sane
ton the show will be held.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
JAPANESE PAIR MARRY.
First Are Baptized at Christ Church,
Rockville.

Ottu Kiche Konishe, twenty-nin
years old. and Miss Shemo Monato,
aged nineteen, japanese, both of
Washington, were married in Rock
vile yesterday afternoon by Rev.
Thomas A. Haughton-Burke, rector of
Christ Episcopal Church. the cere-
mony taking place at the rectory in
the presence of two young women, by
Whom they were accompanied. The
ilttie party came out from the city in
taxfcab and left in the same con-
veyance Immediately after the cere-
mohy.
Immediately before the ceremony the
couple. who had been instructed in the
Epl scopal mission in Japan. were bap-
liminary to embracing the Epfscopal
faith.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Delta Chi's of G. U. Entertained.

A smoker and cabaret entertainment
was rendered last night In the Univer-
sity Club to the members of the Delta
Chi Fraternity of Georgetown Univer-
sity by the Washington Alumni Chap
ter of that body. Addresses were made
by Representative George r. Smith of
Minnesota and Daniel W. Baker Of the
university faculty. Roland A. Croxton,
president OF the alumni organization,
presided.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Danger!

A. Conan Doy1e's remark
able novelette,, written just
before the war opened,
warning England of a pos
sible submarine war on her
commerce. Sherlock Holmes
creator shows England starv-
ing while an enemy's under
water craft ruled the seas.
In three chapters of this un-
equaled war fiction. In The
Star tomorrow, Sunday and
Monday.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Mrs. Belmont to Serve Tea.

After this session tea will be served
by Mrs. Q. II. P. Belmont to the mem
bers Of the council and their friends.
A large number of the members of the
advisory council already have said
they would be present at this meeting.
Among these are Mrs. Annie Porritt
OF Connecticut, Mrs. Robert Adamson
of New York. Mrs. George A.. Armes of
Washington, president of the District
of Columbia branch of the National
Wilson and Marshall League; Mrs
Oscar Davisson of Dayton, Ohio, presi- J.
dent of the Dayton and Montgomery
Evening star., 1915-03-26
ENGLISH AS WRITTEN
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Judge Gilbert Produces Four Speci-
mems That Show Flexibility of
the Language.
Unconscious Humor Displayed by
East Indian, japanese and Chi
naman in Serious Letters.

Judge Newton l. Gilbert, former vice
governor of the Philippines. was in
Washington a few nights ago and at
an informal dinner with congressman
and newspaper men told of some OF his
experiences in the overseas possess
sions. AS an example Of the use or
misuse of English in the far east, he
read two letters which had been re-
ceived at headquarters.
The first letter produced by Gov. Gill
bert was written by an East Indian to
the governor general. applying for a
position in the government service.
Applies for Position.
This is what Ali Mohammed said:
Your humble petitioner is poorman
in agricultural behaviour and much de-
pends on seasons for the staff of life,
therefor. he calls on his family's bend
ed knees and implores Of you this mer-
ciful considerations for a damnable
miserable like your honorable humble
petitioner.
Your humble petitioner was too
poorly during last rains, and was try
ing vernacular medicines without effec-
tuality,; but was resuscitated by much
medicines Of DR.. 1. Lazarus, which
made magnificent excavations in the
Golfers of your honorable servant
Your humble petitioner has large
family, consisting of seven lives, two
males and five females
Your humble petitioner prays that
there is place ever so small in your
benevolence that this slave be allowed
to creep in.
For your kindness he shall ever in
duty bound ever pray for your honor's
longevity and glibness.
Seeks a Vacation.
The second letter produced by Mr..
Gilbert was written by a Japanese
servant, asking his English master for
a vacation. Here it is:
Having been amputated from NV
family for several months, and as
have complaints OF the abdomen,
coupled with great conflagratlons Of
the Intervals. with entire prostration
from all desire to work, 1 beg to be
executed from orderly work for ten
or nine more days, and in duty bound
Will always pray for the salubrity Of
your temper and the health of your
family. NJ MOTOGA."
Two Letters of Thanks.
TWO other epistoIary specimens were
produced They were written by
Cinnamon to a woman who is manag-
ing missionary hospital in the inte-
rior. The wives of the writer's had been
patients in the hospital The one died,
the other was cured. The bereaved
husband wrote:
Dear and Fair Madam:
Il have much pleasure to inform you
that my dearly unfortunate wife will
be no longer under your kind treat
ment, she having left this world for
the other on the night of the 9th
ultimo. For your help in this matter
/ shall ever remain grateful. Yours
reverently."
And the Chinaman whose spouse was
spared wrote as follows:
Dear She: Ny wife has returned
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Thorn Lectures on Gun Recoil.

A lecture on The Theory of Recoil
Of Naval Guns" by W. C. Thorn. an ex-
pert on naval artillery and turrets. was
the principal feature Of last nights
meeting OF the American Society of
Marine Craftsmen in the Northeast Ma :
ionic Temple. G. W. Nusbaum, presi-
dent Of the society, presided. At the
business session which preceded the
address. ]. T. Humphreys was elected an
associate member
Evening star., 1915-03-26
CITY ITEMS.
BY Pop.

Star of the East IL the Best Winter
Wheat Flour. l Ii. Best Tea. 49c; lb.
the East Cocoa, 15c: / Pen Mar Syrup.
10c: l pkg. Macaroni, Sc; all for S1.00.
lbs. Choice Evap. Peaches free. 926
Pa. ave. NV. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles
stores.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
BRYAN to Discuss Fundamentals. .

.'Fundamentals~ is tho title OF the
lecture to be delivered this evening by
Secretary Bryan Of the State Depart
ment In Mcmahon Hall. Catholic Uni
versity. Mr.. Bryan will appear upon
the invitation OF the fellows Of the
knights Of Columbus Catholic Univer-
sity endowment Bishop Shahan, the
rector of tho institution. will preside.
Evening star., 1915-03-26

County Woman Suffrage Association
and member of the executive board
OF the Ohio Woman Suffrage Associa-
tlon, and Miss Hazel Mackaye of Wash
lngton. who is preparing the suffrage
pageant on the life Of Susan B. An
thony.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Wonderful Record

Here is a record hard to beat: Over 100
persons were treated at the National Hotel
In the city Of Washington for drink and drug
addiction by the Kin-Po method during the
period from December 1. 1914. to March !,
1915. free Of charge. OF that number less
than twelve remained at the hotel "a hours,
the great majority being discharged in from
IL to IS hours. Every case was successfully
treated. number Of the patients were
confirmed inebriates. Every one Of the dis.
charged patients is a walking advertisement
for the kin-Po treatment. The institute es-
tablished at 100 st. NV. "a iive-story
building is elegantly appointed. newly fur
nished aud is to be permanent. The public
is cordially invited to inspect and patronize
it. Its literature will be sent free to any
address, plainly wrapped. Call phone Main
1888. or visit the institution In person. The
Kin Po treatment is new to Washington but
has been used in private practice over 20
wears, aud has brought health and happiness
10 thousands throughout the United States.
Facts worth considering.-
Evening star., 1915-03-26

from your hospital cured. Provided
males are allowed at your bungalow.
I would like to do you the honor of
presenting myself there this afternoon.
But I will not try to repay you. Ven
geance belongeth unto God"
Evening star., 1915-03-26

All Lumber Orders Get Prompt
attention at Eisinger's. 2109 7th. Prices
that spell economy. Auto deliveries.
Evening star., 1915-03-26

Hundreds Have Enjoyed Perry Jones
Chocolates. Why not thousands:
Evening star., 1915-03-26

Baltimore d Ohio 10 Baltimore.
sl.Jo round trip every Saturday and
good returning until am
Monday.-Advertise ment
Evening star., 1915-03-26

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
WORLD WANDERLUSTER
CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE
Carlos Juan Paris Seeks Presidents 8
Signature in Logbook
of Trip.

Khaki-clad and with face and hands
burned to a deep bronze by the trop-
ical sun in the countries through Which
he has just Travelled, Carlos Juan
Paris presented himself at the White
House yesterday with a letter from
Senator Fletcher and requested that
the President place his signature in
the album which he carries with him
on the trip he is making through
every country in the world. The album
was turned over to White House
secretary, with the assurance that the
desired signature would be obtained.
The world tour. which is being made
on foot, is the outcome of a discussion
among the students at university in
Buenos Aires. AS climax to the ar
gument which took place a reward of
$4,000 was offered to the first indi-
ridual to complete tour along the
lines stipulated.
The trip is being made under the
auspices of the Sports Club Of Buenos
Aires the native city of the youthful
in fifteen years from the time Of de-
parture, and those making 1t are de-
MED the privilege of making any eff
fort to support themselves. save of the
most casual nature.
Travelled 17,672 Miles.
Paris has journeyed 1872 miles, and
the countries he has visited are Ar
gentina. Uruguay, Paraguay. Brazil,
the Guianas and Venezuela. He has
had store of thrilling adventures but
states that up to this time he has thor
oughly enjoyed the trip. OF the sew
enteen men who set out after the re-
ward. which lies waiting in the Bank
NationaIe, in Buenos Aires, he alone
has survived the rigors of the contest.
he claims. He bases his claim upon
recently received communications from
his home.
He expects to be here few days,
and will then proceed on the long jour
ney to Montreal. his next main objec-
tive point Young Paris speaks seven
Languages, is twenty-five years old and
expresses his confidence of easily COM
pleting the tour within the time stipu-
lated
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Purpose Of, the Meeting.

The real purpose of the meeting OF
the advisory council is to discuss and
formulate further plans to organize
and utilize the sentiment In favor OF
the Susan B. Anthony amendment, pro-
hibiting the disfranchisement OF citi-
zens because of sex.
Miss Doris Stevens. New York or
ganizer Of the union, formerly station
ed in Washington. will describe the
results of the unions campaign In New
York, and on the basis of the success
achieved there will recommend the es-
tablishing of similar headquarters in
each of the forty-eight states of the
Union.
The afternoon session will be closed
by Mrs. Gibson Gardner, member of the
executive committee of the union, who
will speak on the change produced by
the November elections in the mem
beFship Of the Senate and House, and
on the political complexion Of the Six
ty- fourth Congress-
Evening star., 1915-03-26
MORE SPEAKERS LISTED
FOR SUFFRAGE MEETING
Miss Mott, Mrs. Stubs and Miss
Stevens to Talk at New
York Session.

In addition to the Washington wom-
en-, as previously announced in The
Star, who will speak at the meeting OF
the advisory committee of the Con-
gressional Union for Woman's Suf-
frage, to be held in New York March
81, Miss Isabella Mott, organizer for
the District branch of the union, Will
give an account of some OF her eXpe-
riences trying to locate congressman
who do not attend closely to their al
fairs when Congress is in session. She
will tell of many trips to the offices OF
the representatives and senators in her
endeavor to line them up in support OF
the national suffrage amendment.
Mrs. Jessie Mardy Stubbs will rcc1te
some Of her most interesting experiences
in the last campaign on the Pacific coast
and other western states campaigning
against anti-federal amendment con-
gressmen. Mrs. Stubbs is well known
in Washington. having been press
chairman for the union. She organized
several suffrage parades and demon
strations for the Susan B. Anthony
amendment to the Constitution to re-
move the qualification of sex from the
voter
Evening star., 1915-03-26

Keystone Daily. Virginia. COS stl
Evening star., 1915-03-26

Blue Printing. Schmidt. 1927 18th st.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
TONI(:HT-WorId' Champiouship
ROLLER RACES e'"s:%'''" ~.%
SKATING FOR PUBLIC
ESQ to PM, 7s3O to PM.
Bring Your Own skates
Racing Starts q PM. sharp

B Ella s e OTss"s.Tss';. 90. I. .soso s;se
MATINEE TOMORROW. CSC TO Sso
Oliver Morosco Presents the Most Ialkcd-of
Play of the Century.
THE BIRD OF PARADISE.
By RICHARD WALTON TU1LY-
THE STORY OF WoMAN's SOUL.
III Dramatic Novelty of the Deade
a DAYS pSIIy pwEcE Beg. sHS. sExr s:sS s:sS pm pm
r. TENNYSON NEELY,
The Star Lecturer Of the Chautauaua
New Motion Pictures of THE GREAT WAR.
The War Up TO Date. You Have Never
Seen These Pictures In Washington.
c5c and 6dr.
a Days bxlSe DAILY Beg. 4Snfs Thur $50 $50 Pm. Pm.
Dramatic Story OF Adventure in
Unknown Land. +
SIR DOUGLAS MAWS0S ,Himscln.
Thrilling Motion Pictures That Startle aud
/. .ooo. 600 Penguin Actors All Comedians.
PRICES, 81 TO o5c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-17

known to picture followers as the
Hazards of Helen" And hazardous
they certainly were, for the leap from
the auto to train which gave her the
much wanted opportunity was only an
ordinary feat to many that followed,
though the thought alone of that one is
sufficient TO startle the average man.
But really" she told an interviewer
recently, there isn't any reason why l
should fear to perform any feat that is
concerned with railroad life. l was
born in the shadow of roundhouse
and brought up amid the hustle and
hustle of switchboard. Often when I
was only tot rode IN the cab of my
fathers engine, and was competent
as telegrapher long before had com.
pleted my schooling and was able to
work on the road myself"
Helen was forced to puzzled thought
for quite a few minutes before she
could reply to question as to her most
perilous experience.
life is just cluttered up with
perils," she said thoughtfully. "But
think the one which made me think
was nearest to eternity was the time
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-17

Helen GIbson's story is one Of the
many true ones OF stars made over
night" uncovered in the fascinating
screen world. Years ago the Kalem
Company. one of the pioneers iii the
picture producing field, discovered that
stories OF railroad adventure were I'M
usually popular with photo play fans.
The series OF railroad tales they then
originated had much to do with the
punishment OF the time worn cowboy
and Indian picture. One day dis
tractcd director was running about the
company's California studio with an
air approaching that Of mailman.
The company has sent me corking
story" he said, "but can't find n girl
with nerve enough to play the leading
part. Guess I'll have to send 1t back
and tell the author to curb his imogi-
nation. It's shame to waste such
good story though"
LET me try 1t, Mr.. Director" spoke
up a shy girl, who had been playing
small parts and whose name the direc
tor did not even know. 81 don't care
what the risk Is; I'll do anything"
"You VIM replied the director