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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

A minister must be very careful In
choosing his words II he is to give
no offense to any of his flock. In
a certain congregation there was a
dear old lady who loved flowers and
who had a beautiful garden. Each
Sunday 1t was here bouquet that
adorned the pulpit. She was espe-
cially fond of sweet peas. and she once
brought them for several Sundays In
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

limestone, while the steps, IN important feature. are of Milford Mass)
granite The steps leading to the main entrance are 200 feet in length,
larger than those of the capitol and said to be the largest in the city,
There re many special features Of this remarkable building. not the
least being the library. containing the most complete collection of Masonic
literature in the world
Another of the special features of this structure are the two great
snbinxes which will guard the main door. They will cost SIS 600. The
blocks Of stone from which they arr being carved are said to be- the largest
aver ouarred in this country They ONE from Bedford. Ind
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

succession. Suddenly other flowers ap-
peared. The minister noticed the
change, and after the service asked
the old lady why she brought no more
sweet peas. She smiled sadly and
answered: You don't like them.
Last Sunday you pointed right at my
sweet peas and said: God loves eve
the meanest flower that blows -
Youths COMPANION.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

He warnt raised n o sech er way. / knowed him when he III a boy sne
went on, EN- his mothah she done taught me in de Sunday schools Yassun,
he uz sho1y raised right, en- all his folks is dat kind-jes Ill good
Presbterians knowed EN-, en- know dy is to be trusted fer sense N
fer goodness. knows dat fer myself
rs gon' up ter de wife House soons kin e n make myset knowed
to de president Is jes gon' to say ter him wen l sees him, lMstah Presi-
dent Wilson, heahs one fer shore wat ain gon' ter blieve nothin' agfn you
ALL sub, cause 1 knows fob myself dat it amt true. Tain n o use er tslkdn
dys de Lawds own people, and de president is gon' Ter do de Lawds
NO ain nobody need ter tell me muffin bout Mistah Wilson. De presi-
dent he's clean, soul an body. cause he 'z raised jes dat er way. He In
gMn ter do muffin mean er low ter nobody. He's js' natchuly Gawds own
chile, en- he er gon' ter lead up de nation in de way er righteousness Ain
1 toll yer his m a done teached m in de Sunday SCHOOL,"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Tho unIuekx Number.

What are you here for. and why.
my misguided friendg" queried one OF
those sympathetic prison uplift advo-
Gates recently.
We'll you see. mum, I'm the vic
tim of the unlucky number 49,"
my. how novel and superstitiousI
Tell me all about It-that number 49,"
Yes. mum. twelve jurors and one
judge."-New York Times.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

Queer of truly accurate maps in the
country. AS a natural result, he prac-
tically m%onopolizes the business in so
far as It relates to land areas within
his W national boundaries.
The government maps are bought
in large quantities by dealers every
year, and, being resold in shops, find
their way into the hands of thousands
of citizens who seldom realize that
they are purchasing a government
made article. But so firmly has the
government established itself as a
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

Dental streets. 1t has been in course
of construction more than four years
and will cost about S1,750,O0O, includ-
ing the property, when completed.
Every effort is being made to have It
finished so that it can be dedicated
in October of this year during the
meeting of the supreme council of
the Scottish Rite.
The new structure is said to be
the only exact duplicate of King
Solonlon's temple that has eve been
built. The building proper is of Indi-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

because "he was raised right" In
Augusta, Ca, she knew the president
when he was a boy, and her Sunday
school teacher was young Woodrow
Wilson's mother.
'Dey tell me dat Mistah Bryan
is de one in de right" she said to
her employer the other morning.
well, he's ag'in drinkin', an SO Is
l.. But l ies' tell 'em dey ain no
'casion to tell me dat Mistah Wilson
done anything mean. cause ] 1es
natchelly knows dat ain de trufe!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17

Where Are Yesterdays Dreams7
Do you remember where you were
ten years age today? And how many
of the ambitions that you had then
have been fulhlled3
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
ola oa1et.esr Of INDIAN TerrItOry.

The geological survey has on hand
some extra copies OF a 1905 Gazetteer
Of Indian Territory which will doubt.
less be of interest to many of the
older inhabitants OF the present state
as indicating the remarkable growth
of he country in the past ten years
A cor win be sent free on applica
ton to the Director. U. s. Geological
Survey, Washington, d. c.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Thirty Cents Puzzles Secretary of the Treasury

A COMMUNICATION addressed to Mr.. and Mrs. W, McAdoo. Secretary
IA and Treasurer, United States Mint Federal and Penn Streets, Washington.
D. G. Care Of Postmaster" has been delivered to the secretary Of the treas
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Uncle Sam Produces Only Truly Accurate Maps

N a manufacturing enterprise that is open to all comers-the making and
publishing Of maps-Unce Sam, through his geological survey, completes
with such .uccesst that he 8. pretty generaLy reeognized to be the only pro-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Duplicate of SoIomon's Temple in Washington

WI HAT is considered n Of the most beautiful and artistic buildings in
wv Washington, the city beautiful" is nearing completion. /. is the new
Scottish Rite Temple on sixteenth street. one Of Mashington,s finest rest
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-17
Aunty Has Absolute Faith in President Wilson

WAsHINGToN-There may be those who criticize the president in the
w matter of the controversy between the United States and Germany, but
one old colored woman Of Washington pins her faith to President Wilson,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
Daily Trips to Colonial Beach.

For the next ten days the big steamer
st. Johns. the largest and speediest ex-
cursion steamer on the Potomac River,
will make daily trips to Colonial Beach,
and many hundred persons will go to
the popular resort to spend their vaca-
tions. The st. Johns will leave here
Saturdays at 2:So p. m. and other days
at 3 a. m. Returning she leaves the
beach each day except Saturday at 8
p. m. and reaches home about 10 p. m
Visitors to Colonial Beach will find
plenty to amuse them, and to the long
list of attractions there has been added
a modern moving picture theater that
will show all the new movie" produc-
tons. In addition to boardwalk amuse-
ments the best of salt water bathing,
Grabbing and fishing can be enjoyed. For
the convenience OF those who wish to
spend the Independence Day holiday at
Colonial Beach a special trip to and
from the resort will be made Monday.
July s. The ST. Johns will leave this
city Saturday. July 2. at 2:3o. and Sun
day. July 1, and Monday. July 5. at
a. m. Returning she win leave the
beach Saturday at midnight and Sun
day and Monday at 6 p. m. The run
homeward will be made In four hours.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
WlQ11DPlYs?
Toll and Tyranny
Copyright. ISIS. by Pathe Exchange. Inc Al
moving picture rights are reserved
CONTINUED FROM Yesterday


Even the worm will turn, they say. and
hungry, underpaid stevedores are less
patient than the earth-grubbing insect.
There were murmurs at Snyders orders
and open rebellion at his language. Just
how It started nobody seemed to know;
just who began 1t doesn't matter. Sufi1ce
to say that leaderiess as the men were.
impelled by d common instinct. they had
suddenly rushed the rough-tongued fore
man and had thrown him or the dock
into the water. Then had come the march
to the ONCE, the demand for better pay.
the changing Of the gate. the call for the
police-and the strike.
OF all this not q word had reached
Laura. OF all this not a whisper. not a
suggestion had found its way behind the
beautiful uncovered stone wall that
surrounded the Powers estate. Not a syl-
liable had been permitted to disturb the
peace and serenity OF the rnillionaire's
palatial residence. and probably never
would have. IL the men. at an open-air
meeting on the afternoon Of Laura's
party, had not appointed Tim Shand the
head Of a committee to place their grew
ances before the millionaire.
I'VE can never get to him at his ONCE.
We will see him at his home" Tim had
shouted.
And SO it happened as we have seen,
that the rough coated men. with the
stubble Of weeks growth Of beard on
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01

Tho CRYING of s-year-old John In tne
,axt room hurried footsteps In the nan
and the voice of Myra awoke me WIN
start sunday morning "a wv
.M,nma. Meta won't help me nnd my
Shoes walled John- .1,h,
..Why should she?" asked Myra. 'oiii'
Won are old enough to help yourselI NO"
Do you expect always to nave Some IN
wait on you? Suppose you NUM-
bit for those shoes.
..That'. what I've been doing, mamma
b,,t 7 don't know where they are LII pet
n Meta had a new dress, and-ano-
wanted me to help her find her shoes SO
she could get all dressed up, then sne
would be glad II would help her hunt.
Are YOU sure about that?' came from
Myra kindly. a.
"'Course But Meta she don't care II
I have got a new suit. and she's mao
cause papa took me GOWN 'o"h '
bought it last night
II am not" put in Meta.
..Of course, she isn't" reproved Myra.
listened to the whole proceeding. won
dering how it would end. John was snuf-
fling as il his heart would break. The
night before he and I had gone down
town, and we had come back with a COM
plete outfit. even to some small SHIRTS
and white collars and four-in-hand neck
ties that looked just like papa s. John
said. But the thing that took his eye
was a real belt with which to hold up
his small trousers. 1t was only natural
that the little fellow should be anxious
to get into his new suit. Meta had bSen
blocking the game. he figured, because
she wouldn't help him find his shoes. I
couldn't blame him. Even those of us
who are older at times experience a
strong desire to get into new clothes
T~h Gvrra
called from down in the living room.
They are right where you took them OF
last night"
l heard John pattering down the hall
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
BOOK ABOUT CAPITAL
TO INTEREST MA TON
Southern Commercial Congress Issues History and Views Of
Washington to Inform People Of This Gys
Resources and Possibilities

New Washington and the South is
the title Of an attractive publication just
issued by the Southern Commercial Con-
gress describing the attractions of the
National Capital and including descrip-
tons of the resources of the sixteen
States comprising the membership of
the Southern Commercial Congress.
The history of Washington from its
foundation to the present time Is set
forth, and many of the improvements
assured for the Capital City for the
early future are illustrated and de-
scribed.
A popular treatise on the City of
washington-"New Washington and the
South" is also a guide to the city for
visitors.
Plans to Enlighten Visitors.
The history and description Of Wash
ington included in the book. which is
profusely illustrated with half-tone en-
cravings, was written and compiled by
George H. Gall, of the Publicity Cor
poration of this city, and the descrip-
lions of the resources Of the sixteen
Southern States are the work Of DR..
Clarence ]. Owens. managing director of
the Southern Commercial Congress.
In the preface to the book DR.. Owens
says:
THE Southern Commercial Congress
issues New Washington and the South
for the purpose of putting into the hands
of visitors and others q concise descrip-
ton of the capital Of the United States
and a general statement of the resources
and possibilities of the Southern States
Washington was selected as the perma-
nent home of the congress because it is
the congress would interest in the South.
the congress would interest in he South
The congress initiated the plans for the
erection of the Southern Building in
WASHINGTON, a magnificent structure
that stands as a monument to the Souh-
land.
City for Every American.
washington is the only city IN the
United states in which every American
is directly interested and In which ne
NAV equally claim a share. The Consul
tuition of the United States vests IN Con-
rress exclusive jurisdiction over the Fed
eral city. The voter in Atlanta or Ne"
orleans. or in any other city in the coun-
try- casts a vote for man VINO Will
share in making laws for the government
of the District of Columbia just as ne
will share in framing legislation that
will AFFECT the people of his own Congress
sional district. c
1.-The Southern Commercial Congress,
therefore desires to arouse in the amer
lean people an interest in their common
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
WHEN A MAN is MARRIED
BY ONE WHO Is
Waiting on John.

and stairs and pretty soon he came back.
/ did not need to see him to know that
he was happy. Myra followed him into
his room and helped him on with his
| clothes. A little later. he came down to
| breakfast all dressed up and no place
to co. but he was beaming with delight.
"Myra, why didn't you let Meta help
John out a bit on those shoes?" 1 ven
tured, when breakfast was nearly fin
ished
Because, Robert. I don't want him to
grow up dependent. He mustn't expect
the girls always to be waiting on him."
And why not?" 1 persisted, foolinshly
perhaps. Myra sent me a message to
keep quiet with her eyes. but paid no
hurt either Meta or Edna to be little
more attentive to their only brother"
said
See here, Robert"-Myra was out of
patience now-'you know perfectly well
the girls shouldn't be required to wait on
John. 1t isn't fair to them"
II don't understand"
simply because you don't want to
understand" flashed Myra- Your mother
never required your sister to wait on
you. and, what is more, She" Myra hest
tated.
she WHAT" / insisted
why she told me the second year Of
our married life that I had spoiled you
by waiting on you too much"
"Oh, 1 don't know about that" said
dryly.
"of course you do, Robert You expect
too much waiting on now. and you want
John to follow in your footsteps
Myra, let's not talk about such mat
ters before the children I offered by
way of ending an embarrassing situation.
Who started this discussion-before
the children 81" snapped Myra.
"Oh, well, what's the use?" I returned,
as grabbed my hat and started out with
John for a walk
(Copyrisi \ IsI5J
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01

city to the end that through awakened
interest Washington shall presently be-
come the greatest and most beautiful
capital of what is already the greatest
and wealthiest nation Of the earth.
Washington even NOW is fast APP
preaching that proud position. In the
following pages it is the purpose to show
to what extent the city has developed; to
state some of its problems for the consid-
Grafton of American citizens and voters.
and to show some of the important for
ward steps provided for the city's imme-
diate future. -
south ReEaining Leadership.
1.-THE South, that held the position of
leadership in the first eighty years In
the history of the republic, a position
lost for time through the exigencies OF
war; occupies again place in the council
of the nation the equal of that OF any
other part of the United States. ana II
fast moving into a position OF proud ais
tinction in craftsmanship. in agricultural.
industrial and commercial progress and
complished, the South has witnessed but
the beginning of its greatness"
In addition to the illustrations Of the
city. there are included map showing
the locations of the principal places OF
interest ana fullpage pictures OF some
of the improvements proposed by tho
park commission. -
Andrews Praises Book.
THE Southern Commercial Congress
and Mr.. Gall deserve the thanks Of the
community for the publication OF New
Washington and the SOUTH" said r. p
Andrews. president of the Retail Mer-
chants Association. in commenting yes
terday on the new booklet.
This fact that the resources OF the
States comprising the membership OF the
Southern Commercial Congress are set
forth in its pages makes the book par
ticularly valuable he continued
washington business men must look TO
lust those States to increase the trade
of the National Capital The book will
be read with interest not only by the
people of Washington. but by the people
of the South. and this mutual interest
will arouse the attention of the South
to the affairs of the Capital City IN a
valuable and timely way.
Coming at a time when it is particu-
larly desirable that Americans OUTSIDE OF
Washington he informed of the history OF
their. city in order that the discussion
of its affairs through the meeting OF the
special Congressional committee next rail-
shall be clearly understood. the book Is
valuable contribution. 1t is one of the
most attractive publications Of its kind
have SEEN"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01

By the terms Of an agreement with
postal authorities OF Great Britain, the
rates of postage on reading matter for
the blind exchanged between the United
States and Great Britain will be sub
stantially reduced. beginning today. The
weight limit y increased from four
pounds. eight ounces to six pounds. and
a nat rate OF 10 cents for each package
exceeding eighteen ounces in weight is
to be charged.
For Packages weighing eighteen ounces
and less the present rate Of cent for
each TWO ounces will still prevail. Under
the rates as they have prevailed hereto
fore, book weighing four pounds would
pay e cents postage. while one weigh
ing six pounds would pay g cents. Each
Will now be handled for 10 cents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
THOS. J. OWEN 4 SON. Aucuo.eem
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL e.
TATE. IMPROVED BY THE HANDSOME

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL e.
TATE. IMPROVED BY THE HANDSOME
AND MODERN BRICK DWELLING. NO. mn
WYOMING AVENUE n. W.
1y virtue At certain deed Of trust Only recorded In
Lhsr No. 303 Folio 1i ct SEQ. OF the land records
Of the Diseicx Of Columbia and at the request Of
ths party secured thereby, <se undersigned surviving
trustes VIII sel. at public auction in front of the
Wemisea. On THURSDAY. THE lST DAY OF
JULY. A. d. 1913 at o'clock p. m. the following
described land fnd rremses situate in the City Of
Washington. District OF Columbia. and designated
- and bedns lot l Frank L. Hanvey's subdivision Of
part of ''Wyomins Terrace" rs per pat recorded
IN Lbsx County No. L. folio 6. Of the records Of
the ofncs Of the Sureyor of the District Of Co
lumbia,
Terms d ale: Sold subject to prior deed d
trust for N.o00. and the amount over and abp~a
MD trust to be paid In cash. deposit Of sanneo
viii be reQured at time Of sale. All eonveyane1u0,
recor3ins ETC., At cost 81 purchaser. Terms Of als
10 b complied with within fifteen days from day
At ale. otherwise the trustee reserves the nsht 70
ressu tho property at the risk and cost Of defsnlt
ing purchaser. after five days advertisement Of such
resahs In some Newspaper published in Washington,
u. C. GRANVILLE c. BRADFORD.
tu1dsnsu1 Surviving rrstea
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
Will Study Ecuador,

J. s. Cuttings. q prominent educator
and economist. of Baltimore, has been
designated to 60 to Ecuador to make Q
thorough investigation Of financial con-
ditions In that country growing out Of
the European war. IL was announced q
the Pan-Americsn Union yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
Steamer st. Johns
Daily For
Colonial Beach
Washington's Atlantic CITY

washington 5 Atlanlic GGy
Saturdays, 2sS0 p. m. Other Days, .
.. m. BATHING, BOATING, CRAB
BING, FISHING, and all amusements.
INDEPENDENCE DAY SCHEDULE.
Leave Washington Saturday, July 5,
2tS0 p. M; Sunday, July 4, and Mon
day, July 8, .. m. Returning, leave
Colonial Beach, Sunday and Monday,
9 p. m. Home again 10 p. m.
Fare: Round trip, Saturdays, ST.
good to return during season. Sundays
and ether days, SOC, coed to return
dsy of purchase only. Chlldren, half
fare. Season tickets sold on all trips.
Uptown ticket offices, c. & O. r. r..
office, 1850 ut. NV, and A. C. Moss
Ticket Agency, 18th 1t. side Ebbitt
House.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
AUCTION NOTICOEs.

AUVTIUN NOTTJ-UES. Y:
ON SATURDAY. JULY Il. 1915. AT 10 O'CLOCK
A. NJ, in front Of United States Storage Com
panys warehouse. AsE0 Tenth street northwest.
Washington. D. c.. there will be sold at public
auction. to enforce liens for storage charges. etc.
due and unpaid, all Goods. Furniture, Household
and Personal Effects storage in names Of A. ].
CWran. ]. ]. Dugan. Mrs. Win Lomas Z. Dutch
Mrs. Z. Clayton James Bright J. +. Golding.
W. B. WILLIAMS & CO., AuctioneerA
United States Storage Company (Inc)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

GIRLS. COLORED. TO LEARN HAIRDRESS-
ing. facial massage manicuring instantaneous
bleaching. cumpounding Of facial creams and hair
tonics manufacturing Of hair goods: day and night
classes. Fountain Of Youth Beauty Culture School.
935 r St NV Phone n. t0l7.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-07-01

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia, Washington, d. c.. June
8. lsi5-Ordered: That the Building Regulations
Of the District Of Columbia are hereby amended
as follows to take effect and after August I.
l9.5: By changing the numerals 100 on the
first line page II Of the concrete regulations
to read go" By striking out the following sem
tence In lines and 6 of paragraph g. Section
liza. Where any steps exceed four in number Of
risers they must be protected the same As over
areas" OLIVER r. NEWMAN. LOUIS BROWN
LOW. CHARLES W. KUTZ. Commissioners. d. c.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia, Washington, June e. ls,5-
Ordered: That Section 80 Of tho Building Regu-
lations Of the District OF Columbia 10 hereby
amended By striking out the words and distance"
after the word WALL in saRe sentence In line 5.
the words st the building line to Be effective
on and after August l. 1915 OLIVER p. NEW
MAN. LOUIS BRowNLOw. CHARLES W.
kUfZ. Commissioner d. G.