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Evening star., 1915-03-07

It was short -sightedness that made an
approaching Samaritan pounce down on
it under the impression that a good,
useful gloria was blowing away from
its owner and 1t was UP to him to do
the helpful thing. But you can't al
ways depend on a good intention, be-
cause Of it's disastrous talent for going
wrong. The instant he grabbed that
umbrella
The head under it voiced an ejacula-
tion that began with a d and ended
with -, but never mind
There was gasp of apologetic as
tonishment from the Samaritan re-
lenting chuckle, and
That's all, unless:
Fate's private secretary felt called
upon just then to enter another name
to her list of Those who never mean
harm but just do 1t"
That millennium isn't coming. 1t
is here. To be officially exact, 1t has
always been here. only not in lump.
Loose bits of millennium are scatter
ed all over creation like the pieces of a
jigsaw puzzle that we haven't fitted
together-yet. But all of us-every-
one of us, not allowing for exceptions
is working at the big puzzle. off and
on: fitting in a block here or a curly
! making extra headway. because the de-
sign is so intricate-and so big.
For one worker, there was the man:
He was at the Union station when his
attention was caught and held, by a
woman who would stand at the gates
of incoming trains, go over to the
doors of the women's waiting room as
the crowds rushed or sauntered in, or,
in strolling through the big place,
pause by some bench on which a girl
was seated. alone, or others in fiocks
chattering like sparrows in nest building
work allow.
The woman, whose work in behalf OF
sorrowful girls. extends as far as Eu-
rope and as high as heaven. finally no.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
PROTESTS AGAINST SEIZURE.
Belgians Allege Germany Has Taken
Machinery Worth Over $1,000. 900.

The seizure of machinery worth more
than $4,000, 900. the property of Belgian
iron and steel manufacturers, by the
German governor-general of Belgium.
is the basis Of an announcement issued
by the Belgian legation in Washington.
The statement is to the effect that the
federation Of Belgian manufacturers
lodged formal protest with the Ger
man official. asserting that the seizure
was in violation Of the fourth Hague
convention, and that the action "prac-
ttcally nullifies the efforts which the
Belgians are making to resume their
industrial activities"
The protest, and the statement issued
by the legation here further assert
that the German authorities are ex-
porting raw materials from Belgium
to Germany, these materials being ur-
gently required II industrial conditions
in Belgium are to be placed on any
thing like a normal basis.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
THREE CARDINALS COMING.
Silver Jubilee Of Catholic University
to Be Celebrated April 16.

Preparations are in progress Tor the
celebration of the silver jubilee OF the
Catholic University.
The celebration will take place in st.
Patrick's Church April is. For the first
time the three American cardinals will
be present in the sanctuary OF st. Pat
rick's. to assist at the solemn pontifl-
cal mass. which will be sung by Car
dinal Farley. The sermon will be de-
livered by Cardinal Gibbons. The
church will be reserved entirely for
the archbishops, bishops and visiting
clergy and for the professors Of the
Catholic University.
Evening star., 1915-03-07

papers: that he had read Of her WORK
kept guard on tho young people
. around
The woman explained that while
waiting for her trains she always looked
out for any one who might need aid.
and was strolling on, when the man
asked:
DO YOU ever have use for wool in
your work? / got a lot OF IL at the
post office sale. and it's no use to me
I'd be glad to give it to you II it would
help out in any way"
The woman assured him that wool for
the knitting Of little socks and caps
would be very helpful and told him
where it was to be delivered. And the
next day the wool was there.
The man had fitted tiny piece into
the big jigsaw puzzle. Only he didn't
know it.
We never do.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Mrs. Anna Hawkins Dead.
.cial Corrcspondence of The Star

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
BOYDS. Md, March 6.-Mrs. Anna
Hawkins, wife of John T. Hawkins, a
prominent farmer of vicinity of Boyds
Montgomery county. died this morn
ing. aged seventey-six years, of paraly-
sis. She was a Miss Thompson Of this
county, and has resided in the county
all her life. She was the mother OF
fourteen children. of whom seven sons
and five daughters survive her. living
in this vicinity and in Washington
u. c. Her body will be inferred in
Monocacy cemetery. Beallsville, Nd,
Sunday.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
CUSTOMS Of CHINESE
DEPICTED BY JAMESON
Noted American Engineer Speaks
Before Meeting of Maine
Association.

Charles d. Jameson, who began life
in Maine and drifted to China to take
root as the engineer of the imperial
household under the old regime and
as general advising engineer in -chief
for river conservation under the ex-
isting republican rule. was drafted by
the Maine Association Of the District
Of Columbia to be its lion of the even
ing last night, at its meeting in the
rooms of the organization, 522 9Th
street northwest.
Engineer Jameson did not tell elabo-
rately Of his official service for con-
servation in China. although it devel-
oped that he has been applying his en-
cheering lore to making over river
banks so that they will prevent flood
disasters. regarded as an annual event
in many sections of China. He told
more particularly his observations OF
Chinese characteristics and habits.
Make Best Servants.
The Chinese make the best servants
in the world, he testified. and stated
that In his twenty years in China he
has maintained the same domestic
stan with which he began. The Chinese
are honest. loyal and take an interest
in the affairs of their employer. he
SAAos anu carry TO theif service q prom.
istng intelligence. Except In the large
centexs. he said. China Is. not over.
populated. While he was not equipped
with positive statistics. he was con-
fldent that China was only one-tenth
as densefy populated as Rhode Island
and about the same as Missouri.
Mr.. Jameson referred only casually
to the great conservation enterprise
which the American Red Cross is to
finance and which is to cost millions
In fact. the official engineer of China
said little of his own technical occu-
patton or of technical projects pending
or In development
Other Features Of Program.
Miss Edith Newcomb played the
piano, Newton W. Preston sang and
Miss Florence B. Webster read literary
selections.
Col. E. c. Plummer and Mrs. Plum
mer Of Bath. F. H. Appleton and Mrs
Appleton of Bangor. Gen. Joseph s.
Smith and his daughter, Miss Smith, of
Bangor were among the home people
from Maine who were guests of the
evening.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Vase For Representative and Wife.

A silver vase of Grecian design was
shipped from Washington last night to
Representative and Mrs. William Sted-
man Greene OF Fall River. Mass, bear
ing the good wishes of the Massachu-
setts congressional delegation. The oc-
casion for tho gift IL the fftieth ami
yersary of the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Greene. celebration of which will take
place tomorrow. Representative Greene
Is the dean Of the republican side of
the House
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Young Woman Is Missing.

The police were asked last night to
look out for Catherine l. Gardner,
twenty years old, Of 1926 Fort Ste
vens. Brightwood, D. c. The police
were told the young woman was last
seen about o'clock yesterday after
noon at a department store, and that
she complained Of being Ill. She is
described as being f1ve feet eight
inches tall, weighs 135 pounds, is a
brunette and wore a gray coat, black
hat and yellow shoes.
Evening star., 1915-03-07

breaking out from heat.
and was burning and
itching. 1t was very ir-
ritatins to the little one
and she could not rest or
sleep but very little.
Il tried salve and oint-
ment. two or three diff
ferent kinds. without sue
ce4S ShA ,hx ,yua<N Nttla
Evening star., 1915-03-07

When you see an open umbrella wob-
bling on the pavement about q foot
from the ground. and then catch up to
1t to find a head under the umbrella
a live head with a pipe in its mouth
why
1t would be the curiousest sight you
ever came across, IL it wasn't that the
man was up to his neck in a hole.
with the umbrella to keep the rain of
while he worked at some contraptton
under the earth.
It was the wind that caused the uYn-
brella to wobble, and, equally doubtless,
Evening star., 1915-03-07

%1O0SOVV yOoAiys
For sa6ety's sake, each
Fortified Tire has 126
braided piano wires vul-
canized into the tire base.
And our All-Weather
read-tough and double
thick-combats punctures
and sllddins as does no
other tread.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
CLEANUP CAMPAIGN
PLANS BEING PUSHED
Comprehensive Endeavor Will Be
Made to Rid City
of Dirt.

Plans for what they declare is to be
the most comprehensive cleanup
Washington has ever known are being
pushed to completion by the cleanup,
paint-up committee of the Master
House Painters and Decorators Asso-
citation. in charge of this springs
campaign. Request have been received
for 5000 of the big Cleanup Paint
Up signs to be furnished by the COM
mittee. these signs, painted on heavy
of business vehicles of all kinds,
A. H. McGhan. chairman of the COM
mittee, stated last night that $4,000
Cleanup, paint-up" buttons have been
received for distribution among school
children and others in the District.
paint-up'' lantern slides Of unique de-
sign have been distributed to local
motion picture theaters, and that these
slides are to be shown on the screens,
between reels. from now until the
campaign opens Easter Monday.
Contributions Voted.
1t was announced that several citi-
zens' associations, at recent meetings,
have voted contributions from their
treasures to the financing OF the cam
paign, and that promises OF similar
contributions have been received from
other similar organizations.
This springs campaign is to continue
two weeks. instead Of one. as has been
the case in former campaigns of the
kind. The committee Of which Mr..
McGhan Is chairman is making every
effort to make the campaign COM
plete success.
The participation of the National
Capital in the cleanup. painful
movement, in which more than 1900
cities and towns throughout the
United States are to take part this
spring, is attracting attention far out
side the boundaries of the District OF
Columbia Chairman McGhan has re-
ceived letters from New York, Phila-
deIphia, Boston and other eastern
cities. as well as from several cities
in the middle west. asking for details
Of the plan to be followed here, and
for information as to the manner OF
conducting a thoroughgoing cleanup,
paintup" campaign.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Baby Severe Rash
From Head tOFect
Resembled Breaking Out From
Heat. Burning and Itching.
Very Irritating. Used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Entirely
Well

Luke. Md.-"My baby broke out with
severe rash from her head to her feet. 1t
was very disdguring. It resembled .
Evening star., 1915-03-07

[dRQuND The ClE7&|
: s s! s. \

ticed the man. She couldn't very we'll
help il. the way he stared. So. at last.
she went over to him with the kindly
dirtctness her age, standing and public
work ALLOW.
You seem to know me. Is there any
thing you wish to say?"
The man owned that he had recog-
nized her from her photograph in the
Evening star., 1915-03-07

Ninety mine per cent Of the timber
government.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Vast Difference

Between Goodyear Fortified Tire and the
best Of its rivals there's wide, wide spread.
Goodyears combat rim-cuts in the most
Efficient way. They combat blowouts and
loose treads by exclusive, costly features. One
Of them-our @On-Air" cure costs us
Evening star., 1915-03-07

AsSA sS0S oVAANCp sCo0
cost per mile. Tho plsce
they hold would be I'M
possible without that
Our extra features would
Be folly.
Any dsalsresn sspply1a
Goodyear EFaa. Htksvunspi
stss b nse L slssk, - IN
tslspAsoo- oo-~AscaltsDA
Evening star., 1915-03-07

relief until We used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. We used the Soap for her bath
and anointed her well with tho Ointment
Immediately after. A few applications
proved sufncient to make her entirely we'll"
tsigned) Mrs. Ellis Beamer. Sept. 3. 1914.
To clear the sidn. cleanse the scalp,
soften and whiten the hands ~ well as meet
every want Of the toilet and nursery IL the
special design OF Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment. Nothing better.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With s2-p. Skin Book on request. Ad.
dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept T, Bos-
ten. Sold throughout the world.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Goodyears Mean Content

o00oySes10 3v1SekH S0k1SSt11
By going wrong We don't mean tires univer-
sal fate. All tires wear oct IN time. All makes
will yield to mishap or misuse. We would
not have you pass snap JUDI gment on tire.
We mean inherent weakness. We mean
skimped quality. We mean faults which
Goodyear ways avoid.
When You meet such trouble-makers, take
the road above you. 1t is occupied now BY
hundreds Of thousands to whom Goodyears
brought content
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Reduction No. 3

On February LIST we put INTO effect our
third reduction in two years. Tho three
total IS per cent Yet we retain every costly
and exclusive feature. We are spending
100000 yearly to discover other better
menta
You will find that they average best They
Evening star., 1915-03-07
When Tires Go Wrong

How Can You Hesitate!
Note the place which Goodyer holds
the highest place in Tredom.
Note its users and endorsers-more than
any other tire ever had.
Note its growing prestige. Last year men
bought 1.479.885.
Are you fair to yourself when you fail to
prove out what is known to 50 many as the
super-quahty tire?
Evening star., 1915-03-07

the Senate. but Of the House as wen.
and they must be absolutely familiar
with every hole and corner Of the Cap
itol. the House and Senate Office build
ings and the Library OF Congress.
tol may get confused and turned
around in the intricate mazes of the
building, but the page boys, never!
Arizona republican., 1915-10-31
DIRECTORY OF STATE
 MINERALS Is ISSUED
University Bureau of Mines Com, piles important information
 in Pamphlet Form

Issued as Bulletin No. 3, Mineral Technology Series No. 1. by the Ari- zona State Bureau of Mines, is a pamphlet which will be of eXrtme interest to those interested in min ing in the state of Arizona. It is entitled Directory of Arizona Min erals" and lists all of the minerals that are found within the state that are of commercial value, giving the county, district and in some cases the mines in which they are located.
 Although it is inconceivable that such a list be absolutely complete. the directory as issued will be Il valuable guide to those seeking min- erals or mines.
 The directory is compiled from the reports of the United States geological survey and various news papers, periodicals and books pub lished with reference to Arizona, as we'll as the many communications
Arizona republican., 1915-10-31
GIRLS! HAVE BEAUTIFUL, LUSTROUS
 FLUFFY HAIR-25 CENT DANDERINE

of failing hair; but your real surprise will be after about two weeks use, when you will see new hair-fine and downy at first-yes-but really new hair-sprouting out all over your scalp Danderine is, we believe, the only sure hair grower; destroyer of dandruff and cure for itchy scalp and it never fails to stop falling hair at once.
 If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth with a little danderine and carefully draw it through your hair taking one small strand at a time. Your hair will be soft, glossy and beautiful in just a few moments-a delightful surprise awaits everyone who tries this.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-31
WANT STATEWIDE ENTRY
 IN BETTER BABY SHOW
Improvements in This Section of Fair Warrant Greatly Increased
 Patronage

The committee in charge of art engagements for the Better Babies contest is anxious to have all mothers know of the Improvements being made for this year
 First and greatest is the building now being erected exclusively for tkf purpose and the installation of heat ing facilities. With proper housing and heating the morning chill and dampness may be quickly dispelled amt mothers need have no hesitancy about undressing the children for ex- animation.
 The committee is anxious to have all parts of the state represented in this contest, and again calls attentionl to the fact that time for making en-l tries is fast drawing to a close-thel limit of acceptance being Saturday, November 9th. Mothers who entered their babies last year are especially urged to re-enter them this year in order to note progress made during the year elapsed, or any changes in condition.
 Entry blanks and detailed informa- tion are to be had upon application to the fair commission. No charge is made for entrance, examination or ad- vice.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-31

they exist. The funds for our schools are raised similarly to those of the county systems, by the state, county and district.
 The criticisms against the county unit system are the common criticisms against the abuses of centralized pow CT I am aware that no system can be perfect, but the proof of the pud- ding is in the eating" Where surveys have been made before and after adopting the countyunit plan, the county unit plan shows an increased enrollment q very great increase in eighth grade graduates, and also of high school graduates.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-31
No More Dandruff or Falling Hai A Real Surprise Awaits
 You

To be possessed of q head of heavy, beautiful hair: soft. lustrous, fluffy. wavy and free from dandruff is merely a matter of using a little Danderine.
 lt IS easy and inexpensive to have nice. soft hair and lots of it. Just get a 25 cent bottle of Knowltons nanderine now-all drug stores rec emmend it-apply a little directed and within ten minutes there will he an appearance of abundance; fresh ness. fluffiness and an incompatible gloss and lUstre and try as you will you cannot find q trace of dandrufs
Arizona republican., 1915-10-31

which are handled by the Bureau of Mines.
 This bulletin will be sent free to those desiring the same upon appii- cation to Charles r. Willis, director, Arizona State Bureau of Mines, Tucson, Arizona and will be avail able for distribution after Monday
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Children Hate
Pills, Calomel
and Castor Oil

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on--castor oil. calomel, cathartics. How
you hated them, how YOU fought
against taking them.
with our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The childrens revolt is we'll
founded. Their tender little "insides'
are injured by them.
II your childs stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious California Syrup OF Figs" Its
action Is positive, but gentle. Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative handy; they know children
love TO take IT, that Il never fails 20
clean the liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach, and that a teaspoonful
given today saves sick child tomor-
row
Ask your drugsist for a s0-cent bot
tic of "CalIforhia syrup OF Figs whiei,
has full directions Cor babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. beware OF eounterfeiis
sold here. Sec that II IS made by Calf
fornla Fig syrup Company Refuse
any other kind with contempt-Adver-
tlsement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Zeiss Stock Sold
To Burgess-Nash Co

The Burgess-Nash company has just
purchased the stock Of B. Edward Zeiss.
1904 Farnam street The deal was closed
Saturday afternoon. The goods at 6
o'clock Saturday evening became the
property of the Burgess-Nash company.
and are to be moved over to their stores
at once.
Representatives OF Burgess-Nash gave
out the information that the stock was
purchased at mere fraction OF the real
value, The stock consists OF mems fine
furnishings.
When interviewed by representative of
The Bee Saturday evening Mr. zelss said,
II have no plans for the future. Simply
tell the people we are very grateful TO
Them for their patronage in the past. We
tried TO serve the public with the very
best in mems furnishings and we had
4 splendid business. i have tried and
lried to find another suitable location.
and have been unable to do So 1t is a
matter Of extreme regret to me to be
forced out of business by the fact that l
have been unable TO find place suit
able to continue. / have looked and
searched until ] have contracted head
aches, for a good location"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-03-29
Creighton Laws
Will Give Annual
Banquet April 8

The law department of Creighton uni.
Versity viii hold the second annual good
fellowship dinner tat Hotel Fonteneiie,
Thursday evening, April S, Mathew Ger
ing of Plattsmouth will be the orator
Of the evening. His subject viii be. ''The
Lawyer" Representatives Of the differ
ent classes will respond to toasts.
Those attending the banquet will in
clude President McMenamy of the uni
versity. local judges OF the state and
federal courts. members Of the faculty,
the alumni and the entire student body.
Louis ID. Kavanagh OF the senior class
VIII preside as POSTMASTER.
The following are on the toast list,
representing their respective classes in
five-minute talks, e. ]. Plunkett, fresh
man day, Aiding and Abetting:" Waldo
Shillington, freshman night, IAN Men
Are Presumed Innocent" John V. Bev-
eridge. junior day. Ignorance Of the
Law Is No Excuse:c Mark j. Ryan, adj
vanced night class. breaking and En-
tering;" Perry Wheeler. day seniors,
Acquitted"
President McMensmy will make few
remarks.
The committees responsible for the az
fair are hard at work. The general
committee is composed Of L. ID. KaVa-
nagh. Eugene Cain and T. z. Dunbar;
that on music OF Messrs. Chapman,
Ratchford. Fitzgerald and Festner; that
on invitations to the district judges. of
Messrs. Brossard. Swoboda, Laur and
Carver.