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Evening star., 1915-03-15
THE SCHILLER STONE.
Why It Was Not Placed in the
WASHINGTON Monument.
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Observing from the proceedings Of the
last meeting, OF the Association Of the
Oldest Inhabitants of this city. a synop-
sis of which was recently published in
The Evening Star. in which reference was
made to the disappearance of the stone
contributed by the Pope in 1855 for the
construction OF the Washington Monu-
ment, and which, it was generally under
stood at the time. was destroyed by an
organization known as the Plug Cglies,
permit me to narrate a piece of history
which may prove: of interest to the pub
lie:
In 1855, upon the reorganization Of the
United States coast survey. certain
all artists Of note, were engaged In
Europe and brought to this country.
Among these was a MIR. Adolph Maria
Maedel, the owner of a geographical In
Poets. in Germany. who was engaged by
United States Consul F1uegel. Mr. Mae
del, before his departure from Weimar.
was deputed by ober Burgermeister
Book Of said city to offer. with a view
ument. then in process Of construction.
the stone from the grave Of Schiller. re-
vered as the Shakespeare of Germany.
which had been discarded, a more i'm
posing stone having been substituted in
lieu thereof. 1t was a stone Of the size
Of the grave upon which it had been
placed, with the simple name Of Schiller
upon It The object OF offering the stone
was to show the reverence Of the citizens
of Weimar to the memory Of the i'm
mortal Washington. 1t was one Of the
many proofs of the friendship which has
always existed for the United States in
Germany.
Mr. Maedel. upon his arrival in this
city, was Mortified to learn Of the van
dalism to which the stone contributed
by the Pope had been subjected. He
communicated with Oher Burgermeister
Book. with the result that no further
action was taken in the matter.
The foregoing narrative I have from
the lips of Mr.. Maedel. who, in 1863, be-
came my father-in-law. On more than
one occasion ! heard him express his
great disappointment in not having been
the medium of conveying to the people
of the United States the sentiments of
esteem in which the Father of His Coun-
try was held by the people Of Germany.
CHARLES EBERT.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

| Mrs. Mary Stewart and Miss Stewart
have gone to New York for visit OF
two weeks.
| The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels left this afternoon on board
the Mayfiower for the launching to-
morrow at the Norfolk navy yard OF
the U. S. S. Pennsylvania.
! The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels were accompanied by a large
party. including Mrs. Hall, president of
/ the Society of Sponsors, of which MRS.
Daniels is a member. and Miss Edith
Benhan, secretary and treasurer OF the
society.
At Norfolk they.wil be Joined by the
Governor of Pennsylvania and the
Governor of Virginia and their parties,
, who will board the Mayflower and &C
company the Secretary and his guests
to Old Point Comfort, where Secretary
and Mrs. Daniels will give a luncheon
at the Chamberlin Hotel.
Mrs. Charles W. Richardson and her
daughter, Mrs. William D. Chandler.
jr., will be at home today at their coun-
, try home on Grant road.
Miss Amaryllis Gillett entertained at
a dinner last night in honor of Col. and
Mrs. Hodges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ramsay have
invitations out for a reception to meet
of Monday, March %, from to 6, at
1401 Euclid street.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Belmont. who are
entertaining a party OF New 1orh
friends, Mrs. William V. Leeds, Miss
Margaret Cameron and Mr.. Anthony
j. DreXel, had guests to meet them az
| luncheon yesterday and dinner last
night.
Mrs. Renato Tittoni will be at home
Wednesday for the last time this sea-
| son.
| DR. Florence Hale Abbot of Newton.
| Mass, who has been spending week
with her brother, Mr.. c. G. Aooot. lett
| for New England Friday.
! Lieut.. z. n. Connor. U. S. ", and Mrs.
Connor are at the New Ebbitt. Ihey
arrived in Washington early YESTERDAY
Watson of Winnipeg. Canada, are at
| the same hotel. They arrived in the
| city late Saturday evening for stay
of several weeks.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Francis J. Reynolds OF
New York are guests Of friends here.
| Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. Leighton OF 10th
street are at the Biltmore, New York
J city.
Baroness A. Won Anore, slsteI oi MI ..
If G. Newlands. is on one OF her fire.
ouent visits to Washington, arriving at
| the New Willard yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Hough and infant
| son are visiting Mrs. Houghs parents.
| Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Irwin at the
Burlington.
| Mr.. John T. Core of Fairfax, Pa, who
has been i'll here during the winter, is
| so much improved that he will go to
| his home shortly.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Rev. Charles W. Kelley Dies.

Rev. Charles w. Kelley. brother Of the
late Q. H. Kelley, founder of the Patrons
OF Husbandry. or. as the members Of the
organization are more popularly known,
tho Grangers," died at his sisters resi-
dence In Ipswich. Mass. Friday. The in
terment will take place at Ipswich today.
The deceased lived for a long while
with his brother at 2ol4 Kalorama road
ana mad wide circle Of friends and &C
quaintances in Washington.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Angelo and Antonetta Urciola, boy.
William F. and Nellie L. Schultz. boy.
Harry P. and Margaret G. Mackey,
girl.
Herbert L and Lulu Lowe, girl.
Harold L. and Tillie G. Johnson, boy.
John +. and Irene Cox, boy.
Bertrand c. and Alice L. Boree. sir!
Richard and Josephine Johnson, girl
Thornton and Anna Jones, boy.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
SCENERY AND VIEWS
CHARM THE WALKERS
Fair Weather and Inviting Trail
Draw 227 to "Hike" Beyond
Eastern Branch.

Washington wanderlusters 'htt the
trail" again yesterday afternoon. Con-
siderable interest was shown In q re-
port by New York paper that band
Of wanderlusters has been organised
the leader. Last Sunday this group took
hike. starting from Fort Lee ferry.
The movement there originated In
Washington.
Following is the Official" account OF
the official outing Of tho Washington
walkers yesterday:
mo fairer weather conditions could
have been wished for the hikers than
those OF yesterday. Jolly round Mr..
Sun welcomed the crowd OF 227 with
his broadest smile, and John Boyle. jr.,
the leader. was happy. as well as AL
the rest. Meeting at the north end OF
Pennsylvania Avenue bridge. a pic
across the bridge and along the avenue
on the other side for about . quarter
Of q mile: thence via an unnamed road
to the right, and by road and traN to
Overlook Inn, near the Randall Heights
Schoolhouse.
Beautiful View Of City.
some OF US u60 oeeu IOlo o1 Sno
beautiful view Of the city from this
point, but 1t was better to experience 1t.
As we again looked over and upon our
city we were glad to be counted among
its residents. and. best of all. to appre-
ciate some Of the magnificent scenery
and views adjacent
For the most part the trail led
through the woods. crossing a few
roads and small streams, and over the
hills intervening between Randall
Heights and Benning, with two or three
fences thrown in for good measure
Our first stop was on the brow Of one
Of these hills, overlooking section OF
Branch road. Running down this hill
(for this we had to do) we came out on
Branch road. then again to Pennsy,
vania avenue, following this for several
hundred yards, then dropping Off into
the woods again and along by a shady
brook.
"At the crossing OF the stream few
Of the venturesome maids. urged on by
the more daring. made the awful 81
leap across the yawning chasm to the
messy bank beyond.
Charming Arrangement Of Views.
'sThe homeward journey took us down
Ridge road, bordered on one side by
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Find Sister After Twenty Years.

BALTIMORE, March 15.-Rudolph and
William klatt of Princess Anne. Nd. re-
Gently visited a sister in this city whom
they had not seen for nearly twenty
years. She Is Miss Ella Klatt, who lives
with Mrs. Tina Nemyer at AL South
Bentalou street and had been separated
from her brothers since she was eight
years old Their parents died and they
were adopted by different families and
lost track Of each other until a few
weeks ago.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
norted to the health department In the
last twenty-four hours
John A. Hamilton, 70 years, 1871
Wyoming avenue northwest
William H. Crook, Is years, 1924 18th
street northwest.
Mary L. Ross, 20 years, 72o Massa-
chusetts avenue northeast.
John W. Curran, "a years, 272 Car
roll avenue, Takoma Park.
Charles L. CornweH, 81 years, soS
olst street northwest.
Richard A. Burton. % years, 622
Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
George A. Atkinson, "a years, Govern
nent Hospital for the Insane.
william Walton, 5s years, George
washington University Hospital
Belle NJ. Gaff, So years. 1217 G street
AoI John , S. Mcmahon, So years. 2s I
Iohn W. Shadwell, 80 years. George
washington University Hospital
Michael O'Leary, s6 years. Casualty
Frances Mcoarren. 80 years. Garfield
% Joseph Wells, Sc years. Providence
Hospital. .x g.,
Iheoni sidt,ioSheAoS'
I'd street northwest.
infant of William c. and Grace T.
Burkett, l day, Garfield Hospital.
Paul Strothers, l5 years, Freedmen's
Hospital.
Dorothy NJ Woodson, l year, 1241
Wylie street northeast.
Lucy Baker, 25 years, Columbia Hos
pital.
Peter Spriggs, 46 years. a4S Penn
sylyania avenue northwest.
Pape Robinson. SO years. Washington
Asylum Hospital
Lucille Perrell. 20 years. 25 Mccul-
Tough street northwest.
| Wexford Colman. jr.. year. 40S Rich
ardson place northwest.
Howard Robinson. 16 months. Chill
drens Hospital
Helen L. Freeman, l month, 22O r
street northwest
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Lodge Appreciates Reception.

Resolutions expressing the thanks of
washington Lodge. No. 455. 1. o. B. A.,
to William P. SIalburn. assistant Sec
retary of the Treasury, for his recep-
tion to committee of employees of the
bureau Of engraving and printing
Evening star., 1915-03-15

which called upon him to request 40
tion against decrease in the bureau
force. were PASSED last night ~ .
meeting of that organization
An address on the art OF engraving
and plate printing Was delivered by
Harry I Carroll. president OF the lodge.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Belasco-Operatic Concert,

The operatic concert given by the San
Carlo Grand Opera Company at the
Belasco last night proved brilliant
climax to q week Of grand opera
Evening star., 1915-03-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Porter r. Presgraves and Katie Ste
phenson.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

LyttIeton s. Mason, aged seventy-nine,
prominent farmer in Albemarle county.
Va. died at his home. Tuition, planta-
ton which contained more than 900 acres
and once belonged to Thomas Jefferson.
Evening star., 1915-03-15
EVENTS Of INTEREST
IN AND OUT Of TOWN
Col. and Mrs. John Temple Graves
to Give Dinner Party
This Evening.
Secretary and Mrs. Daniels Go to
Norfolk-Other Social
Occurrences.

Col and Mrs. John Temple Graves and
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Williams will be
among those entertaining at dinner to-
night.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

New York's forest preserve contains
1.s25.0o0 acres and Is valued At $780,
100000
Evening star., 1915-03-15

"The homeward journey took us down
Ridge road, bordered on one side by
Evening star., 1915-03-15

| Mrs. Mary Stewart and Miss Stewar
have gone to New York for visit
two weeks.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

| Baroness A. Won Andre, sister of Mrs.
IF. G. Newlands. is one of her fire.
ouent visits to Washington. arriving at
| the New Willard yesterday afternoon.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Ramsay have
invitations out for a reception to meet
Mrs. Ernest Bicknell on the AFTERNOON
of Monday, March %, from to 6, a,
14O1 Euclid street.
Evening star., 1915-03-15

DR.. Florence Hale Abbot of Newton
Mass, who has been spending weeI
with her brother, Mr.. c. G. Abbot. lei
for New England Friday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08
William J. Dyer.

William j. Dyer passed away at his
home in 100 South Jefferson street this
city, at $3.50 on Sunday afternoon, De-
cember 5. Mr.. Dyer had been i'll for
some time past and his death was not
unexpected. He was born in Ellen
boro township, Grant county, August
10, 1916 the son of Abner and Rebec-
ca Dyer, early pioneers. Mr.. Dyer
was an old soldier, having served in
Captain Baxter's company during the
last days of the great conflict. Aug.
%, 1868 he was married to Miss Eliza
beth Borah of North Lancaster. To
this union four children were born:
William B. of Lancaster; Ruby Mrs.
Fred Peterson) of Mellen, Wis.,, and
the widow surviving. The funeral
will be held today at two o'clock from
the home, Rev. Schoenfeldt, of OAR
lington, officiating. Interment at Hill
side.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mrs. NJ MONTE is visiting friends
and relatives in Fennimore.
Mrs. P. J. Lewis departed Monday
morning for California, where she
will spend the winter.
Mrs. Frank Muesse, of Minneapo-
lis, arrived here Monday evening for
a visit with friends and relatives.
j. j. Jensen and wife and daugh-
ter, of Maniwa, Wis, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John Taylor of this city.
Mrs. Chas. Kaap went to Fenni-
more Tuesday afternoon to bring back
her little daughter, who has been Wis
iting there with relatives for a few
days.
Oscar Wright of the Wright house,
has bought the entire hotel equipment
and after January 1st will be the sole
proprietor of the establishment. ].
S. Wright still owns the building but
has relinquished his interest in The
business.
Beck & Schwartz, proprietOrs of
the Lancaster Creamery, have been
busy for some time past getting ready
for the installation of an up to-date
York refrigerating system. The plant,
which is four-ton capacity, will be OPP
Grated by electricity, represents an ex-
penditure of several thousand dollars
and replaces entirely the old ice house
and ice method of operation. The
south end of the creamery formerly
used as an ice chamber will be oc-
cupied by the refrigerating plant and
the room is being entirely remOdelled
to suit the new arrangement.
The ladies of the German Luther
an church met at the home of Mrs.
Fred Engroff Friday afternoon. The
afternoon was spent mostly in sewing.
Those present were: Rev. and Mrs.
Schmidt, Mrs. Arno Alt, Mrs. L. Alt,
Mrs. William Block, Mrs. Charles
Block, Mrs. August Pagel, Mrs. Henry
Pagenkopf, Mrs. George Muesse, Mrs.
William Kroening, Mrs. Carl Kroening,
Mrs. Carl Sager, Mrs. William Krohn,
Mrs. Henry Nauman, Mrs. Phillip
Berndt, Mrs. George VAIL, Mrs. Bren-
demuehl, Mrs. Henry Timm, Mrs. AL
bert Gulke, Mrs. Oscar Heberlein,
Mrs. Herman Bast, Mrs. Chester
Hannum, Mrs Henry Heiliger, Mrs.
Jacob Wenzel, Mrs. Fred DIESEL, Mrs,
w. Brendemuehl, Mrs. Henry Behncke,
Mrs. Margaret Breihan, Mrs. William
Leise, Mrs Louis Wetter, Mrs. ID. G.
Johnson and Miss Kraemer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08
GRANT COUNTY FARMERS WEEK.

Experience meetings are said to be
good for the soul. They are also good
in a material sense.
Farmers who meet for discussions
and conferences over topics close to
their hearts and pocketbooks are sure
to come away feeling refreshed and
ready to Ego into the trenches" again
for more long campaigns against the
common enemies Of good agriculture.
This sharpening Of mental tools at
mid-winter farmers meetings is grow
ing in popularity in Wisconsin. Grant
county will get it's share Of such SEES
ions this season, as farmers Institutes
and cooking demonstrations at a few
points in the county as we'll as d spec
ial farmers week at Livingston and
Lancaster will be held, according to
present indications.
]. r. banks and L. F. GRADER of the
college of agriculture, will talk at the
Livingston and Lancaster meetings,
the first of which will be held Jan
uary lila and the second January
1921 Local committees in both plac-
es are working hard to complete ar
rangements and provide suitable pro-
grams
Farmers who desire to attend these
meetings are asked to prepare sets Of
questions as well as give any other
experiences, lists of discoveries" or
experiments which they may have
made or conducted during the past
season under rather unusual c0ndi-
lions Of weather. Such an interchange
of ideas is one of the most important
things in a meeting of this kind.
Many women of Grant cohnty will
attend the session at Livingston. Miss
Elizabeth Kelley, home economics de-
partment, college of agriculture, will
conduct homemakers' week in con-
nection with the regular session
Practical demonstrations in cooking
and housekeeping in general, will be
given, and a question box conducted.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come to these meetings as we'll as the
special farmers institute meetings, in
charge of E. L. Luther, which will be
announced later.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08
Mrs. Grace ID. PedIar.

Mrs. Grace D. Pedlar died at the
home of her brother, James T. Webb,
at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon Of NOvem-
Der 80, 1915. Her death had been daily
expected for the last three weeks, but
a good heart and careful nursing pro-
Ionged her life on this earth until the
Master called her.
Mrs. Pedlar had not been in good
health for nearly year, but her deter
mination not to give up" and the
hope she possessed that her malady
was not fatal gave her strength to keep
active until two months ago.
In October, accompanied by DR..
Gault, and Mr. and Mrs. James 1.
Webb, she went to Chicago for an OPP
Grafton. One of the best surgeons IN
the country was given the case, but an
examination by him and other doctors
of the Presbyterian hospital proved
that in a short time death would be
the only relief. AS soon as she was
able to travel she was brought home
and made as comfortable as possible
until the end came.
Reared in the Methodist faith, by a
mother who was a member of that
church for seventy-five years, she early
became a worker for that society.
She took and active interest in church
affairs up to the time of her illness.
Her faith in Christ was not shaken
when tested by sorrow and suffering.
A large number Of friends gathered
at the Methodist church in this city
Thursday morning to pay respects to
their old friend and neighbor. Fun
eral services were in charge of Rev.
Beavins who preached a beautiful ser
mon. The body was taken to British
Hollow and laid beside loved ones.
During her last illness and after
her death friends showed their esteem
for her by contributions of beautiful
flowers. For these, and the many
kindnesses shown her, her son and
brothers wish to thank her friends.
Mrs. Pedlar was born in British
Hollow, Wisconsin, July q, 1916. She
was the eldest child Of John and Dor
othy Webb, and was married to Elijah
Pedlar, October 81, 1878. Two sons
were born to this union, Joel, now OF
Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Melvin
who died fourteen years ago. She has
lived in Lancaster since the death OF
her husband in 1895. Besides her son
she leaves three brothers, William E..
John W., and James T., all living
in this city. One brother, Richard
D., husband of Mrs. Effie Webb of this
city. was killed in a mine accident al
Houghton, Michigan, thirty-fve years
ago. = $
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08
JUVENILES PIG CONTEST.

Burlie Dobson, member of the Grant
county agricultural society and prom
met Poland China hog man, has in
terested himself in a boys and girls
pig contest which will add greatly to
the features Of the next fair. Mr.. Dob
sons plan is to offer a liberal array
of prizes and make the contest open
to Juveniles between the ages of nine
and eighteen. The matter will be pre-
scented at the meeting of the society
next Tuesday and the details will be
given in full in later issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

Des Moines, Iowa, according to the
dispatches, has thousands of poor peo-
pie that Will have to be helped through
the winter Des MOines a few years
ago conducted an extensive advertis-
ing campaign and as result attracted
a large number of people who expected
to find employment at high wages and
found themselves stranded. 1t doesn't
nav sometimes for cities as well as
people TO appear too prosperous.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

FOR SALE OR TRADE-5OO acres, To-
Gated in Castle Rock township; ESQ
acres of black valley land under the
plow; 70 acres of ridge clay land.
Balance rough, but good pasture;
plenty Of timber and running water.
Barn 36X100 it., one year old. Con-
crete basement and floors. Eight
room cement block house, two years
old. Finely finished interior. Other
smaller outbuildings. This is as good
a stock and dairy farm as you Will
find in Grant county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

Senator LaFollette showed pretty
clearly in his address that while at
one time he had the state affairs at
his finger ends, twelve years of life in
washington have put him out OF touch
with a good many of our present day
problems. The senator ostensibly
wishes to rid the state of the rule of
Governor Philip. In reality doesn't
he want to obtain control again SO
that he may dominate the next dele
cation to the national convention?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08
Tn. Il Star
mr. Dauth'E City.

(By Charles H. ROminger)
Lo. a star DER David's city
Rises in the early norm.
Vanish sin and 81 'nIe and pity;
Christ, the Son OF God, is born.
Sing We, angels; tell the story;
Shout, We shepherds on the hills;
Christ is born, the King of Glory;
Every hope His birth fulfills.
Go, We heralds to the nations;
Go, proclaim His birth today;
Bring to Him your hearts oblations;
larry not nor say thee nay.
Harki the distant isles are singing
Glory to the newborn King;
And the angels chorus, winging,
Echoes back the song they sing.
Ope, We portals of the ages;
Come, innumerable throng;
Wake, We chaste, seraphic sages,
Watt the heavenly strain along.
Christ is born. Proclaim His glory,
Earth and heaven rejoice to-day.
Christ is borni Salvation's story
Shall remain our hope for aye.
December Mothers Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

A case came to light the other day
where a man who had large family
IL support, refused the offer of a bet
Ter and more responsible position be-
cause he lacked confidence in his abil-
ity to master the details of the new
Job His employers believed in him,
out he was compelled to stand aside
and watch a younger man take the bet
Ter place while he continued at his old
grinding task simply because he
lacked nerve to assert himself. COur-
age to say 4 viii" is one OF the great
est assets a man can have.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

Lots OF people use our classified
columns especially for selling things
and they get very satisfactory results.
We would like to see a larger use on
things wanted. In other words use
this department as a clearing house
for things you want to buy as well as
sell. The results will surprise you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

Pay particular attention to the club
bling offers made in connection with
YOUR subscription renewal. These Of
fers are all strictly net and very high
class. Here's a chance to get some
excellent magazines at very low
cost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-08

ATTENTtON-Sa your
high commissions you pay when you
wish to buy or sell farm. I bring
buyers and sellers together. I have
some listings that will interest you,
and I am in the real estate business
to stay. My prospects are located
by myself and are bona fide. See
me for d square deal. Henry Heuer,
Lancaster, Wis, R. F. D. l. 38tfc