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Evening star., 1915-10-31

me within He seemed to delight in talk
ing about his favorite topic-the old New
York and the new.
Why Astor Built the Waldorf
yves, l knew John Jacob Astor," he
said. "I knew him very well. was
a boy, of course, but saw great deal OF
him, as our families were related. The
greatest man of his time, sir! One of the
greatest the country has ever known.
Nothing like the Astors of to-day! Willy
Waldorf and Jack haven't much of his
good sense. You wouldn't have found
him building fool hotels like the Waldorf
and the Knickerbocker, and he wouldn't
have gone in for these big Office buildings.
These things don't pay. The present-day
Astors don't build them for profit. They
simply want to do something big. Do
you know how the Waldorf happened to
be built? | asked Willy Astor, one day,
why he was wasting his money in things
like this He told me. Bobby Goelet, he
said, had built the Imperial, which was
supposed to be the finest hotel in New
York. Whenever they met at the club,
Bobby would rub the Imperial in on
Willy. why don't you do something for
New York; he would say Look at this
fine hotel of mine, the Imperial; you
Astors have nothing like that! Finally
Willy couldn't stand it any longer. He
called in his architect and said: | want
you to build hotel at Thirty-fourth
Street that will make the Imperial look
like pig-sty!"
"Why don't you build one that will do
the same to the Waldorf" | asked him.
"Me! No, guess not! l am land
owner; | am not hotel man. Besides,
these places are bad for the morals of
New York. The demi-monde has never
yet used an inch of Wendell property, and
it never will. You won't find saloon on
anything we own. Besides, there's no
money in these things. Do you know,
young man, that two thirds of New York
is built on wind? All these skyscrapers
are nothing but speculation. Some smart
chap gets piece of land from company,
gets mortgage, and rushes up one of
these huge affairs. He fills it up with
tenants whom he steals away from other
buildings. Each new skyscraper depopu-
lates a large part of old New York. The
promoter makes money, but he's the only
one that does. This big, tall city we see
around us is huge mistake. Old John
Jacob would have had none of this"
"You don't believe in high buildings?"
"No, sir. No building should be more
than five stories high. Well have a big
fire in New York or an earthquake,
and then you'll see what will happen.
The steel in them will rot sometime, and
then they will come tumbling down. |
haven't built a single one-and won't.
Five stories is enough! How absurd for
people to be riding up and down in ele-
vators! And theaters. The Goeets built
Evening star., 1915-10-31

opened an old wooden gate and invited
me within He seemed to delight in talk
ing about his favorite topic-the old New
York and the new.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-14
THE WANDERER

BY Walter Joseph Delaney
The Stevensons were rich and I'M
happy. Their next-door neighbors,
the Martins, were desperately poor,
yet life was to them a radiant dream.
The Stevensons lived in big ten
room house, luxuriously furnished,
and had lots of money. David Mar
tin toiled as a laborer at town iron
mill, and his frugal wife counted over
every penny twice before it was in
vested, thus close they we're forced to
live.
But the Martins had treasure
Winnie, their adopted niece her
presence made the humble home glow
with sunshine and laughter when
ever she was within its precincts. She
worked at a store in the village as
cashier, but home talent was paid for
cheaply, and her contribution to the
household fund was quite small.
mot very genial neighbors, those
Stevensons," observed Mr.. Martin,
coming home from his work one cold
December evening.
81 fancy they don't consider us
their kind, returned his plain, prac-
teal wife. Mrs. Stevenson has
nodded to me once or twice, but only
at distance, and then quite sourly."
Stevenson himself came out of
the gate of his house as l passed,
continued Mr.. Martin. 81 spoke, but
he didn't answer me, although l think
he really was so distracted in
thought that he didn't know me-
81 think you are quite right, ia
ther," added Winnie, in her kindly,
charitable way. 81 have heard that
they have a great sorrow-a run
away son. He left them after some
trouble he got into three years ago.
A year since, l have heard, they
learned that he was one of a number
killed in cyclone in New Mexico"
oh, dear, that is. sad;" spoke up
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-14
Became Wanderer and a Fugitive
From Justice
S1'ATS1.

by his mother, Warren Stevenson had
sadly disappointed his parents.
In fight in gambling resort, he,
an onlooker only, had paid the pen
atty for being in such place by re-
ceiving bullet wound that stripped
off the top of three of the first fin
gers of his left hand. This seemed
to teach him a lesson for time. Then
he fell from grace again. He drifted
into company Of desperate burg
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-14

her in loving clasp and kissed her
tenderly.
An unhappy home, indeed, was that
of the Stevensons. They had, lost
their only child, bright, promising
lad, who, when he came of age, had
developed a tendency to SOW wild
oats. Petted by his father, idolized
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
SONS TO ENTERTAIN
C|V|L WAR VETERANS
Receptions Throughout Country
7 to Mark Anniversary Of Get
tysburg Address.

The nfty-second anniversary OF the
delivery Of Lincoin's Gettysburg ad-
dress. November 10. Is to be COM
>memorated b. the Sons Of Veterans by
receptions at the headquarters in each
city In honor Of, the members Of the
q. A. n.
Orders have been issued by Com
mandcr-in-chief Ambrose f. b. Stephens
ana active preparations are being
made here to carry them out.
Tomorrow evening Commander Charles
NJ. Overacker. of Lincoln Camp. No. 2.
sxpects to announce the membership of
the committee Of arrangements for the
AFFAIR Commander f. g. Crown. Of
George II. Thomas Camp No. IL. an
nounces that committee has already
been appointed by that camp.
At meeting OF Gushing Camp. No. 30.
held at G.. A. r. hall last night. j. Clinton
Hiatt. aide-de-camp to the commander
in-chief, was appointed chairman of the
committee The other members include
w. II, Garlick. Major Il. Il. Campbell
II. Albert Lang. l.. A. ONcill. C. l..
Jones, and Commander o. ]. Veley.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
STANTON CENTENARY
TO BE CELEBRATED
Joint Mass Meeting in Honor Of
Pioneer Suifragist to Be
Held Next Friday.

a Joint meeting In commemoratlon Of
the hundrcdth anniversary OF the birth
OF Elizabeth Cady stanton. pioneer suf.
fraxist. will be held In Carroll Institute
Hall Friday evening by the State Equal
Suffrage Association. the stanton Club
the Washington Woman Suffrage Coun-
ell. and the College Equal Suffrage
League. representing SO members.
the principal speaker will he Il. Mar
tin Williams, reading clerk of the
House. Others who are scheduled to
speak are Miss Emma ". Giliett and
MRS. Helen II. Gardner. both OF whom
knew Mrs. stanton personally. and who
viii relate Incidents In connection with
her life and work for suffrage. Mrs.
Frank Hiram Smell. who has Just re-
turned from a seven months campa Ign
In the ''slum" wards OF Jersey City.
Will give some illustrations OF what
working for votes for women means to-
day. Hrs. ". 0-0
Miss Mary o'Toole. president OF the
State EQUAL Suffrage Association. will
preside.
Edward +. Mccarthy. Of Petworth.
and three sons will furnish music. Dr.
singing. 90.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
Fifteen MORE JOIN
PENNSYLVANIA CLUB
Society Takes Formal Action at
Meeting, Admitting New
Members to Organization.

The names OF Rfteen new members
have been placed on the rolls OF the
PENNSYLVANIA society Of Washington. =.
At meeting Inst night at liOl u
street. formal action wns taken admit
tins the new members. who are MT.
and Mrs. Grant y. BarnhaIt, Mrs. I. NJ.
Brooma,l. Mr.. and Mrs. J. u. Garner,
Miss lizzie Y. Hopes. Il. {. keyser,
Mr. and Mrs. William J. G. OBrien,
Miss Lulu u. Robbins, Q. y. Todd. IL.
W. Ludwig, r. Lincoln Townsend. Miss
Myrtle Griswoid, and &. @. Steggsr.
The meeting was under the charge OF
Albert r. Cummings. chairman Of the
entertainment committee. and f.. A.
Ne,ss. secretary. A program OF music.
addressed. and recitations was contri-
brted by Stephen Wright, Mrs. ". A.
Trosperi. Mrs. @. A. Clark Mrs, ], f..
Willinms. William Grinder. . Marion
Grinder. Mrs. George X. Stambaugh.
DR.. II. b. Hoofnagle. Miss Emma Gus
chcwskv, !. +. williams. Mrs. Emily
Frech barnes, Middleton Smith. ]. Il:
Garner. r. T.. Smith. and Col. Samuel
X. Stratton.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
GUNNERS OF NAVY
p GARDENERS TARGET
Congressman Points to Ninety
Hits Out Of 826 Shots to .
Support Criticisms.

Congressman A. p. Gardner Of Massa-
chusetts. In a letter to Capt. A. p.
Niblack. of the battleship Michigan,
calls attention anew to the poor Marks
manship In the american navy.
Captain Niblack questioned a state
ment made by Congressman Gardner
that In the spring target practice of
the battieship fleet this year. the Michi-
gan made but five hits out of flfty-six
shots. Congressman Gardner makes
the "amende honorable In a statement
today by admitting that his figures are
wrong, and that the Michigan made
eight hits out Of fifty-six shots, but he
made that the seventeen battleships in
the fleet made only ninety hits out OF
S26 shots. 49,
III any Of the other sixteen captains
has cause to complain of my figures, %
Gardner says In his statement, az do
hope that he will not hesitate to do SO. -
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
ALUMNI Of CENTRAL /.
+. PLAN FOR REUNION
Greatest Gathering Of Grad
yates in Schools History
Expected Next Month.

The reunion of the alumni Of 6e
Central High School, December 2s. is
to be attended by more than n thou
sand OF the old pupils, according to
plans that have been made for the af-
fair by the committee IN charge. The
reunion In to he the last that will be
held in the old building-the first Of
the large high school buildings to be
erected In Washington. and for this
reason special efforts are being made
to get as large an attendance as pos
sible. The meeting will be held In the
afternoon. ..
II is expected that arrangements will
then be made for the participation of
the alumni. In the dedicatory exercises
at the new building on Clifton street
next spring. and the proposal has been
made to hold a pageant at that time.
Principal Emory M. Wilson is Interests
ed in the pageant idea. .ans a commit
tee was appointed to confer with him
as to the participation of the alumni and
to assist him In every way possible.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
Former Teacher Here
Gives Indian Address

Dr. Charles NJ. Buchanan. formerly
identified with the faculties OF Central
and Eastern High schools. and now
superintendent and special agent at
Tulalip Indian agency. addressed the
Federal School Mems Club at a dinner
at the Contineptal Hotel last night. He
in the Indian schools AZ the. result OF
establishing self-government and form
ing civic organizations. He said two
republics" and two cities" had been
established by the students. and thx<
everything possible was being done to
to well read men"
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
Longworth Loses Dog,
And Name Is "Fussie"

Congressman Nick Longworth has lost
his dog. II is n Boston brindlc toy
terrier. and answers to the name Of
"Fussie."
"Fussie" IL described as possessing
white legs and breast. and white
streak across his head. lie took French
leave" from his masters home at 1895 N
street northwest yesterday.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
River Veteran Is Dead.

rram received here TODAY announced the
death In London OF John Il. Rowla nd.
aged seventy-six formerly chief clerk
on the fsmous Mississippi river steam
ers Natchez and Robert T.. Lee.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
Harvard Wins Meet.

Z NEW HAVEN. Nov. I.-Harvard won
the annual cross-country meet from
Yale here. q to %. though Yale men
finished first and second.
The Washington times., 1915-11-07
COmstock's Estate $2,5OO.

ELIZABETH. ". J.. Nov. THE will
OF Anthony Comstock. agent Of the
Society for the Suppression Of Vice in
New York. who died at his home In Sum-
riit about q month ago. has been fled
for probate here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29

Mrs. G. p, Burnett was hostess to
the Sixteen club at their home on
Rogers street last Saturday after
noon.
As the effective floral adornment
nasturitums, roses and daisies were
used to decorate the hall. dining
room and music rooms
Seven tables We're arranged for
Forty Two after which an ice course
and salted peanuts were served to
the members, including the following
]2d1eS as specially invited guests.
Mesdames Bernard Rice. W. G.
Eornwell Harris Mcintosh. ?. p
smith. Lee Cannon, Bob Cannon
Ross Cannon of Ennis. Tom Spald-
ing S p Spalding, Archie Thompson
John Gilliland, Iloldenyille, Okla
also Miss Maude Mcclellan.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Picnic Spread.

On last Monday the chautauqua
park gave ample accommodations to
a large crowd of picnickers. the chief
attraction being a beautiful, bountif-
full spread which was enjoyed by the
following guest list:
Misses lnez and Tot Singleton.
Blanche Holland, Modena Hawkins,
Ivy Cheatham. Henry Alderman,
Laura Mcclellan, Edna Munden Halle
Grcce, Verna Erwin, Juanita Ray, l..
f. Whipple, Fora Beachum. Berta
Curtin, Messrs G. W. Kent, John
Redman, Ed, Mailman, Allie Ste
phenson, Bob Coleman. NJ. s. Middle
ton, J. Ray, Bob Griffin, VIII Hines,
Jack Hawkins. Pat Sims, Mr.. Utley,
John Mizell, Rivers Mi2ell, Kaufman
with Mr.. nd Mrs l.. c. Curtin. Harry
Fugate, Jack Hood and Joe Erwin as
chaperones.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29

After the domestic demonstration
on last Tuesday Il party of fifteen
ladies' visited the colored schools TO
inspect the exhibition Of the depart
ment of domestic science which is
under the supervision OF Mrs. Ora
GoldthWaite.
Many beautiful specimens Of hand
work were to be seen around the
wall, the closest contest resting be-
tween TWO sisters from the Oliphant
family. The kitchen equipment of
this school is complete and the
building given over to this impor-
tant branch of school work wag il,
excellent order. As a practical test
Of their class room work these WISH
tors were served with splendid loaf
cake and cream prepared for them.
This department Of the colored
school was presented with a set of
serving glasses complimentary of the
guests.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Sims Library Bible Glass.

The last session for this season Of
this Bible class met at Sims Library
on Thursday afternoon.
In the absence Of the secretary.
Miss Ora Miller acted as reader o.
he proceedings.
New members received We're Mes
danes Rufe Hendricks. Willie Todd,
F. Brady and C. d. Pickett,
An associate membership was
voted upon With the names of Mrs
B. A. Moffett, f. H, Griffin, VIII
Hancock and F. B. kenner to enroll
a this meeting.
Mrs. f r. Creek has served regu-
larry as their teacher and her in
struction which has been Of the
highest merit has been appreciated.
The esteem of the class for her was
expressed by the gift of a beautiful
watch bracelet which was presented
by Mrs w G. LomaX in a few pleas
ing and appropriate words.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Graduates Make Dresses

only two types or styles of gradua-
ii"n dresses We're worn by the eighty
SIN students who received Aiplomag
rom College Of Industrial Arts on
last Wednesday.
One hundred and ten dresses were
mace for graduation day and if is
reported there was neither hurry.
very nor furry about the selecting
~ dress makers and materials. A
pretty quality Of rice cloth and fig
Hftd crepe We're the different tex
lures from which to choose.
This Application Of the domestic
arr training is PROOF sufficient that
public funds used to develop this
SIDE Of a woman's life is not mis-
spent. The example set by the do
nestle science department Of Den
ton is worthy Of emulation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29

The dining room of Drane hal.
was appropriately garlanded last
Monday for a six O'Clock dinner.
The senior girls invited their senior
boy friends for an evening OF plea
sure. This was flower luncheon
with marguriteS and daisies as the
central adornment. The class coiorS
Of white and yellow We're effectively
used i'll further beautifying the
dining hall, where a lovely repast
was participated in by the following
Misses Sorry, Coleman, Anderson,
Tucker, Scott, Parten, llulsley, Mrs
Cheek, Messrs. Herring, Fleming
Beck, Moore, Dykes, Alexander, New
ton, Powers. Barton.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29

Complimentary to Miss Bama Bish-
op, whose wedding will take place
June 9th, Mrs. j. II. Cassiday OF
Dallas rendered buffet luncheon in
that city on last Monday.
Miss Bishop is the second daughter
OF Rev. Horace Bishop and wife and
has many friends in this city who are
among her well wishers. Mr., Lucien
G. Tong of st. Paul, Minnesota, is
the groom.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
TEXANS RESCUED EI
WONDERFUL. REMEDY
Find Swift Relief From Ailments of
Years Standing With First
Dose of Treatment.

Many Texans Eccdlessly suffer
from stomach ailments and disor-
ders of the digestive tract which APP
pear to be particularly prevalent in
the South. Many others have found
a way to health by he use of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy.
The first dose of this remedy
proves what it will DO
T. B. GOODPASTuRE. 500 Sa-
bine St, Houston, Texas, wrote: II
took your treatment last spring,
don't think will have to take any
more--;t completely cured me-
r. L. RANDELL. Laredo. Texas,
wrote: Il have just finished my
fifth bottle of your treatment and
passed several gall stones. Your
preparation has worked simply won
derfully during my course of treat.
ment."
Mayr's wonderful Remedy gives
permanent results for stomach. liv-
err end intestinal ailments. Eat as
| much and whatever you like. NJ
moer distress after eating, pressure
of gas II the stomach and around
the heart. Get one bottle of your
druggist now and try it on an CD
solute guaranteed not satisfactory
money will be returned. adv
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Young NatronS Meet.

Mrs. Willie Todd on Marvin ave-
nue. was the pleasing hostess TO the
social club known as the Young Ma
irons on last Tuesday.
Daisies and red roses featured the
floral adornment with a bunch OF
sweet peas as each plate favor.
A two course luncheon consisting
of oyster salad potato chips and ac-
cessories followed with an apricot
ice refreshed the guests during the
social hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Wedding Announcement.

The following marriage announce
ment has been received in WaXaha
chic: "Mr. and Mrs. Finis Ray Wal
lace request the honor of your
presence at the marriage of their
daughter, Mary to Mr.. Olin Mcmillan,
Tuesday evening, June Sth. at Pres
byterian church in Arlington"
The bride was a student in Trini-
ty several years ago and has rela-
tives in our city. Her cousin, Miss
Birdie Lee Mahoney, leaves on the
fifth OF June to take part in the pre-
nuptial social affairs. She will be
one of the bridesmaids.
Mrs. Julian Erwin of Austin spent
Tuesday night in our town the guest
of Mrs. ], ID. Mackoy.
Miss Marylee King left today for
Waco to be visitor with relatives
end friends.
Mrs. w. r. Thompson and two
boys of Hutchins are spending two
weeks the guests of Mr.. Jim King 3
fomily.
Miss Kathleen Gibson was the
week end guest last week with 4
schoolmate in Dallas
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
keWpies Meet.

10 obtain an early start on their
vacation record This crowd of young
klri> met at the home Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Boyd Gounah on last Tuesday,
mere 10 enjoy the first spread Of the
season Compljmentary guests were
Misses Eva Grizzard and Willie Sow
ell The personnel of the club pres
ent We're, Dorothy Spalding, Agnes
Wilson, Grace Kennedy, Bessie Hend-
ley. Margaret Owens, Flora r. Gou-
nah. Dorrjs Garner and Mamie Lou
Biard
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Breakfast Party.

The following couples enjoyed Il
breakfast at the Falls recently, ar
irving on the ground in time to serve
the meal at six O'Clock. Mr.. Tom
johnson and Miss Lillian Roger, Joe
Harris and Miss Clara Boyd, Bill Nc
Elree and Miss Corrinne Barksdale.
W. G. l.andrum and Miss Marie
smith, Wayne Estes and Miss Sallie
Lee Shelton were the invited ones.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29
Diversity Club,

Mrs. n. H. krohne received the
Diversity club at her home on kauf-
man street last Thursday afternoon.
A series of games was played, Mrs
Hin winning high score, after which
Special guests were Mesdames J. G..
Rrasher, Hill, W. II. Walston. Lake,
Miss Lenis Lake.
Mrs jim Martin on Ross avenue
viii be the next hostess.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-05-29

chant. His stock must be so attfac~
tive that things would sell and sell
fast If the profit We're close ana
the volume large why the balance
sheet would show up all right.
This new kind of drug store must
symbol life. light, laughter. love
1t must stand for truth, for cdu-
cation and civilization, and for all
that makes for brotherhood and
human betterm"nt.
This idea was Interesting. Liz
gets enthusiasm was contagious.
Thirty-three out OF the forty
agreed. on the spot, 10 put up Tour
thousand dollars apiece.
And the plan was set in motion
Each drug store was to be known
AS "Rexan," that is, the King OF
all Drug stores.
1t was to be a peculiar store. II
was TO tell the truth in its advertis-
ing. 1t was to be well-ligkted,
"tll-Ntlil liulti, anu tiI' 'SNt' ~
beauty. cleanliness, order, dec"ncY,
was to be cultivated.
A Rexan Store was to be store
that rendered ii service to the whole
town.
The idea of being accommodating
and courteous was never to be lost
sight of.
This chain of stores would stand
by one another The United Drug
Company would manufacture i'll
large quantities certain things that
We're desirable, and would distrib-
ute these at ii very slight adtane"
over actual cost to the R"Nal
stOres
And so the business began.