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The Washington times., 1916-01-11
TO PAY 100000 FOR
EASTERN HIGHS SITE
Negotiations For Purchase At
Private Sale May Be Con-
cIuded This Week.

Negotiations for the purchase at
private sale Of the site for the new
Eastern High School between Seven
teenth and Nineteenth ana East Cap
itol and A streets northeast may be
concluded this week. The price agreed
upon. 1t is understood. is approximate
ly 100000.
Following the dismissal OF con-
demnation proceedings brought by a
jury composed of NJ. NJ. Parker, Au-
lick Palmer. and Thomas Gordon, on
the ground that its valuation of $133,-
433.43 was excessive. the Commission
ers began negotiations for the pur-
chase of the site at private sale. In
comparison with the valuations made
by the condemnation board, this
method OF acquisition Will result in a
saving to the District Of approximate
ly $4,000, 1T is said.
The property comprises squares
1894, 1895, 110s, and 1903. They are
assessed on a basis of $52,029.
1t was impossible, however. it was
stated, to secure the site at its as.
sessed valuation, and rather than risk
a long delay in the erection of the
building, the Commi missioners, IL is un.
derstood, are willing to pay the price
named.
Congress appropriated $150.000 tc
pay for the site. The condemnation
board was appointed by Justice An
derson, of the District Supreme Court
March II, and made its report Angus
20. The report was rejected by TIL,
Commissioners a month later.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray, streak
ed and faded hair Is grandmother
treatment. and folks are again using it
to keep their hair a good, even color,
which is quite sensible. as we are living
in an age when a youthful appearance
Is of the greatest advantage.
Nowadays, though, we don't have the
troublesome task of gathering the sage
and the mussy mixing at home. All drug
stores sell the ready-to-use product
called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound for about so cents a bottle. 1t
is very popular because nobody can
discover it has been applied Simply
moisten your comb or a soft brush with
it and draw this through your hair,
taking one small strand at time; by
morning the gray hair disappears, but
what delights the ladies with Wyeth's
Sage and sulphur is that. besides beau
tifully darkening the hair after few
applications, it also produces that soft
luster and appearance of abundance
which is so attractive. besides. prevents
dandruff. itching scalp and falling hair.
-AdVt
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
HURT IN COLLISION;
MAY NOT RECOVER
George M. DeMarr Injured In
Collision Between Automo-
bile Truck and Car.

George NJ. DeMarr. who was injured
when a street car and automobile truck
collided at New Jersey avenue and q
street shortly after IL o'clock last night,
was reported in a precarious condition
at Casualty Hospital this afternoon.
Physicians said DeMarr's chances of
recovery were slight.
The injured man. who is forty-eight
years old, and has been stopping at 230
II street northeast since coming here
from Maryland, was thrown violently
10 the ground, and fell into the path OF
a car. The motorman was unable to
apply the brakes in time to avert strik-
ing him. and he was seriously injured
on head and body.
Clarence Carter, who was driving the
automobile truck belonging to the
Adams Express Company, was slightly
injured.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Lecture-RecitalS of
Fine Arts Society Are
Proving Great Success

The Washington Society Of Fine Arts
in offering its series of five lecture re-
citals by that most cultured and artistic
tenor Mr.. Nicholas Douty, of Philadel-
phia, has made this the most success
full of it's three seasons in which music
has been included in its various art
courses, for at each of the three recitals
given thus far the auditorium of the
National Museum has been so filled that
chairs have been placed in the aisles to
meet the demands of the overflow.
In the third Of his series last evening
on The Song as an Art Form" which
included those of Poland. Bohemia
Finland, Russia, and Scandinavia, Mr.
,, Douty pointed out how the Ethnic or
racial note pervaded all these writer's in
contrast to the universal note in the
four great masters he has already
| touched upon. Beethoven, Schubert,
| songs Of each different nation portray
| its characteristics, Mr.. Douty demon
strated what he called the exotic type
of this music founded on the native
folk music Of each land, speaking each
| one a separate and national spirit.
Both as a singer and an Interpreter.
| Nicholas Douty has much to contrib
| ute to the realm of music. His songs are
| a real JOY, but behind this lies what
seems to be the very essence of their
| btiHS. MS VI SlNlHS just tOuCL
| OF information to them and to their
composers greatly enchances their value
/ From Finland he brought one of the
| loveliest and one of the most interesting
novelties. the Sbelius Dragon Fly
told in darts. in defamation, in caden-
zas with trills, an intricate and lovely
| thing. superbly rendered. The Cesar Gu
"Slumber Song" with its indefinite un.
I dulations. the exquisite melody OF
Moussargsky's Chant denfant," and
his graphic tale of the drunken peas
| ant woman who in all her abandon haC
a moment OF sentiment. all these told
! something new and of great worth.
| And in the foremost ranks of inter.
probation and vocal beauty in delnea
ton was that song that has been called
the most wonderful song ever written
"Die Larlelei," of Liszt. Chopin was
given: others OF the Neo- Russians
Tschaikowsky. Rachmaninof, Sinding
and as a climax Grieg's "Im Kahne'
and his masterful "Johannisnacht," t.
which was added de Fontanaille's lob
stination'' with the singer at the piano
Joseph Clarke played most musicianl.
accompa niments. j. MacB.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Church of Covenant
Choir Gives messiah"
With Art and Finish

From oratorio societies all over the
country comes TIE announcement OF the
rendition OF "rhc Messiah" of Handel
as an annual Christmas event. For the
first time in many years in this city
this work of nigh aim and noble music
was given, not by an oratorio society.
hut by church choir that has found
IT possible. with its manifold duties, 10
render this greatest of oratorios with
finish, art and reverence. The evening
choir of 100 voices OF the Church or the
Covenant tPrcsbyter.an). under the d.
Iection of sydney Lloyd Wrightson,
presented The Messiah" as the sunday
evening service of that church, repeat
ing 1t again last evening. On each oc-
casion the auditorium was filled with
as many people as could be admitted,
standing throughout the evening.
The most eXacting solo work OF TINS
oratorio was also admirably given by
four of the soloists Of the choir. con-
Mr.. Becxing and Mr.. Gorbach, while
Mr.. Harvey Murray at the organ sus-
tanned alone and with a most complete
realization of the instrumental score
this music that IS invariably given with
some orchestral augmentation. MI:
Murray's rendering of the Largo ana
the "Pastorale" were most impressive.
Mrs. Gawler lends light and shadow
and much feeling to the soprano recita-
tives and arias of sacred works. With
clear. sure voice. she gave most effec-
lively the air But Thou Didst Not
Leave His Soul in He'll, and the Re.
ioicc Greatly" with its tender finale OF
Peace" Mr Backing began the tune
ful tenor air "Evry Valley with a
quiet and ease that was admirable. as
was his phrasinG. Most telling also
was the pathos in his rendition OF Thy
Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart and
Behold. and See if There Be Any Sor-
row" To the two lower voices is given
some OF the most difficult OF oratorio
singing which Miss Harper and MIR.
Garbach gave with ease of execution.
The contralto contrasts were shown
through "IIe Shall Feed His Flock and
20, Thou That Tellest." and good de-
livery and execution in the bass. "Who
| MAY Abide" and why Do the Nations
So Furiously Rage Together"
To the chorus is instrusted equally the
telling of this drama Mr.. Wrightson
controls these singers absolutely. Their
attack is incisive and full and thar
phra sing rounded, with excellent execu.
| tion and unity. The parts in fugne
| form were distinct and the triumphant
choruses most spirited. The finale OF
| the "All We Like Sheep was finely
| built up in volume and the "Hcllelujar
Chorus closed a notable, performance
for both leader and choir. The Rev
| Charles Wood. pastor, presided.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
BRIGHTER CHILDREN

Children areprobably brighterto-day
than a generation ago-but are they
stronger? That's grave question.
So many pinched faces, dulled eyes
and languid feelings make US wonder
if they will ever grow into robust,
healthy men and women.
If your children catch colds easily,
are tired when rising, lack healthy
color, or find studies difficult, give
them Scott's Emulsion for one month
to enrich their blood and restore the
body-forces to healthy action.
Scott's Emulsion is used in private
schools. 1t is not patent medicine,
simply highly concentrated oil-food,
without alcohol or harmful drugs. II
cannot harm; it improves blood; it bene.
hts lungs and strengthens the system.
Your druggist has it-refuse substitutes.
Scott q Bovine. Bloomfield. M. is-a
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
MUSIC
Nine. Melfas Song Recital Shows
Her,as True Artist In Realm
.. Of Opera.

With much. applause and huge clus-
tcrs of American Beauty roses, Nine.
Nellie Melba was welcomed back to
Washington yesterday afternoon at
Polls Thcater in song recital that
showed her as the true art st in the
calm of opera, as the singer of the
intricate songs of the Italy Of colora-
tura, and also as the giver of deep feel
ing or of humor in the singing OF songs.
In all OF tnese Mime. Media g art was
pre- eminent. The fullest beauty of her
! voice was perhaps Ielt III the richness
uI inc religious Ave, Mara, from
verd. 'Uteno,' all IN the miuuie resis-
ter, whie thv "Addlo' from La DO"
nv,nc', VI ruCcinl, dIsplayeu the artist
oil the varied gradations VI uramalic
color that Despohc the drama.
Inc drama appeal was leIt strongly
in Nine. Melbas Scotch group, ner
John Anderson, My 10 beInS lull or
1cenng ana contrasted broadly with the
| coy merrimenL OF ner Comm Thru the
Rye" 10 these she AIDED a lovely
| annie Laurie" Opening her program
with group of french songs of Du-
pare ana Bemberg. Nine. MeIba closed
! 1t with the sparkling arditi "se Saran
| Rose" Very Sraciousiy Nine. Meloa
added four other cncores to her list oil
! songs, the. lovely Songs My Mother
Taught Me- by Dvorak. very intense
|
longs to her Tosti's Goodbye" and 10
the insistent applause she gave after
that, accompanying herself at the PIANO
most charmingIy, the "Mattinata" OF
Tosti. Then as final encore she added
| Landon Ronaid's Down in the Forest.
Assisting Nine. Melba were Miss Bea'
trice Harrison, the GIFTED 'cellIst; Mir
CASTOR sargeant. bass, and Mr.. FRANK
St. Leger, whose tone and understand.
| ing made real art works of his accom-
pa nimcnts. Mss Harrison is a charm
| ing picture with her cello. and hei
tUIdest work yesterday was the me-
lodious and coiorful Vito" Of Pepper
, with it's intricacies and execution mos,
artistically he nailed. Her "Orientalc.
by Cesar Chi. and the 'Preislied
| Wagner- -Beckcr). were most musicall.
and freely given. to which she added
a lovely Lullaby" of Rimsky korsakofi
and Saint Saens' "Pavane." In the
l"Elegie" of Faure and Requiem" oI
Schumann her legato was effectively
handled. Mr.. Sergeant added to his
| songs OF Henschel. German anC
d. 'Hardclot, the RAMS Messenger OF
Martin. J. Mach.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
DR.. S. Thompson Heads
Graduates of Howard u.

The new president Of the Howard
University Alumni Association, Or. 8.
Thompson, has formally assumed the
duties of that Office. The other Of
ficers are: DR.. II. T.. Wiseman. first
vice president; T. l.. Scott. second vice
president; Mrs. o. NJ. Adams. third
vice president; J. l. Nelson, fourth vice
president; Prof. T. w. Turner. fitth
vice president: James Carter. sixth
vice president. Miss V. T.. Banioi:. sew
enth vice president; a. $. Pinkctt. Sec
rotary; Prof. George W. Hines and T..
w. Turner, assistant secretaries: Mrs.
Alma @. Scott, treasurer; Nuna y.
Adams. financial secretary: DR.. W. L..
Smith. sergeant alarms.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Many Entertainments Are
Planned by the Leaders of,
Society in Washington.
Gossip of HoSteSses.

New York. She will return to the Nir-
Sinia Hot Springs next week.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair are in
New York en- route to Washington from
Newport.
-
Miss MaIie Adams will entertain at a
tcH this afternoon for her house guest.
Miss Mar. Pose Ryrnes of Philadel-
phia. A large. flat ccntcrpiccc OF pink
roses will adorn the tea table. Assist
inc Miss Adams will be Miss Marie
TCnstaI and hcr house guest. Mrs.
StcparL. Miss Marie Pesrv. Mis-: Helen
Einmcll. Mrs. " illiam c. HGrllce. Miss
Louise Foraker. Misg Anne Tuohy Miss
Elizabeth Crenshaw and Miss Virginia
Miller.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
French Wireless Station.

One of the worlds most powerful wire
less stations is being built by the French
government on the island of Tahiti.
The Washington times., 1916-01-11

Mrs. Josephus Daniels. wife. OF the
Secretary of the NAVY. Will he at home
tomorrow from to o'clock. Receiving
Mrs. Robert n. Page. Mrs. William
Stevens. Mrs. Richard Olnev End. Mrs.
Charles Crane. Mrs. w. G.. Brdisted.
Mrs. Lipritt. Miss Edith Berham. Miss
katherine Hall. who Is visiting Mrs.
Miss Julia Scott. Miss Howe. Miss
Irving. Miss Mary Cleaves Daniels and
Miss EVELYN Jackson, who are house
guests Of Mrs. Daniels. her mother. Mrs.
4. w. Bagley. and her sisters. the
Misses BaGley
Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant IS spend
ing a few DAYS at the Manhattan in
The Washington times., 1916-01-11

Capt. Frank X Hill. L. s. NJ. has
cards out for a card party at the Metro
pcl!tan Club on the evening of January
The Washington times., 1916-01-11
Domenjos Will Fly Today
If Atmosphere Clears Up

Aviator Juan Domenjoa will give an
exhibition over the White Lot with his
Bleriot monoplanc at z o'clock this
afternoon, for the benefit of the Wash
ington Diet Kitchen Association. pro-
vided the atmosphere clears up.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
The Keep Well Column
HUMPsAcNI

sons afflicted With humpback arc
Infected with tho germs 81 tubcr-
culogis thcse germs rarely set up
an Infection ~ their lungs or what
is known a. consumption They
seem 20 gain certain immunity
from attack O.; the germs IN that
quarter.
In spit of a humphack the az
Glcted porsons often live 10 a ripe
old age and aside from inability 20
perform manual labor are Just a.
Efficient ss thcir normal follow
men.
Modern surgeons. however. are
not alwaye\ contept 70 lot the dis.
cased bones heal iutt a lump. They
operhte and be1 stfuQhten out the
infamed bones Afterwards they
plug them with chips of bone 10
hold them iu place while tho heal
ing proccH goes on 10 completion
While this operation viii not
sraIrhteo ont 'ncke that have been
curved for years it viii and b. used
10 prevent Tho drst formation OF the
hump 10 diseased children
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Lei The People Rule---And Hnfe
Wants cys Te se Good Winners.

Wants Crys Te Be Good Winners.
70 ne Editor OF The Ti-ss:
Understand plans are In prepare.
Ion 70 racfs The 3-y victory Of Nov
With a great parade and q meet
l1g believe ih,s go BE- 90 serious
mistake Many have waited a mum
Ter of years for this opportunity and
have rtghr 90 rejoice. bar good
porrsr9eE are fa.r winners You
VIII never gan me respect of many
honest men who we're quite uude-
ci1edJ. by tantalizaton Tte vets
made fh.s r ake aEl The state
should prof b Nov 80 each
Hli have The opportglty 20 observe
day most appropr ate. either in
their fariiy circles or The churches
o. orr state. owe 20 give hanks ;o~
victory. other. praying for sane
readlus'nent of society
Friends were threatened nj busi-
ness men we're varrrd By interested
persons before elec or ADVERTISE
.uents rra bsirg Withdrawn and
some QeoasHics in kindred trades
who SO ~d dry may ind tt necessary
TO rha4Es their occupations ia the
near future, TaCae issues must 10
net by zen courageous Don't be-
come cTerin'0xiclieG wlt. the fush
~ vicror 10 srn hle men as YOU
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
EDUC CATIONAL VALUE OF PETS

Vc often thn nix that The city child suffers
far more f-om h1ndicaps than his country
cousin.
Country boys and girls nearly all have pets
animal pets that they can make companions
Of and fond tor
There is danger that children who DO not
have care FOR any living thing viii not de
yelop The souudest character
sclfrestralnt and service are two things that
the care ~ animals have fostered in the human
race
Every ethical and moral principle finds its
needs and can suffer pain and have rights
that must be- respected
The child that has others TO do everything
r.; him, and who docs not have living things
that depend upon h'm fr his service viii not
round our his morals az he should
Every tcecfor knows that work assigned IN
school H. for the purpose ~ training character
Rules and regulations are made and enforced
10 like end
And perhaps tho greatest value IN this phase
of his oducauPu is 90 make a pupil realize that
ifIhd dogi- not perform his task be- suffers
The care Of animais teaches him another
lesson lie finds that n be "a negligent OF his
duties go bis pete. C0rriGaq and ind rpreuf To
their needs troHbc will result NOT only FOR him.
ELF. but 10 his charges
on the other hand he realizes tho respons.
ivcncss of Tets 10 care and kindness and that
h. b. brother to all living things
Parents make mistake when they forbid
their children bringing pct 10 take care OF
They have an ethical. moral and truly educa.
tiona value and are great character formatiyes
Buffalo Evening News.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
But, Then, Mr.. Bryan Has
Always Been Many ears
Ahead of Other Public Men

The campaign Just closed brought To-
The state Of Michigan Woodrow Wilson.
Charles +. Hughes. William II. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt and William J..
Bryan.
Distinguished visitors all. Two candi-
dates for the presidency, two ex-preSi-
dents and an eX-secretary Of state who
was presidential candidate in three
campaigns.
The only one of the five who lifted his
voice to help Michigan Danish the saloon
by common consent the foremost issue
OF the campaign that called these politi-
cal leaders TO this state--was Mr. Bryan.
He declared unequivocally for state
wide and nationwide prohibition.
The people of Michigan are grateful
To Mr.. Bryan for his courageous assist
ance; and the Commoner has right TO
rejoice in the outcome of the fight
against the saloon here, as well as in his
own state of Nebraska. where he led the
snt-ssloon cause for many years.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
NAMES FOR OUR WARSHIPS.

what shall be the systems of naming tho
now battle cruisers that congress has author
red asks tho Boston Herald They VIII con
-ttfite "a new class of vessels for our navy.
end may we'll have distinctive names just "a
one class nov bears the names OF states an.
other class the names of cities, another the
names ~ early naval heroes, another names OF
classical oriEin and another letters and mum.
ber- instead ~ names An officer of the Am
criran Defence society writes 80 Secretary Dan
icls 20 urge that tho new battle cruisers be Civ
en- names borne by the famous nghting craft OF
he early navy
There is long list - names ready FOR use
II our Coterumo-t adopts this policy The
frst of the new battle cruisers might we'll be
called Tho Alliance that Ras built AZ Salisbury.
on our coast in ifrS and which WAS the sole
survivor of ho original Continental navy whom
no rt,omticu ended ~ time ~ was com.
1'audcd ov John Barry. commander IN chief ~
oar infant navy. Ths1 another battlecruiser
should bo the Intrepid In memory Of the ship
In which Decatur taught the Bnrbary pirates
their lesson What better names than Bon
hommo Richard Constellation. Congress, lndc'
pendcncc fhosapc4Fe1
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Pointed Paragraphs

r. is botrrr 20 back out than 10
tc thrown Ouf
An caHy going man is sometimes
difficult 10 Eet rid of
If sou want 10 see a man act silly
hunt up one who ia really jealous
n g. an NO wind that blows con.
trary 20 the predictions of weather
prophet
Some men treat their wives with
Kindness because they are afraid 10
90 Otherwise.
Tho man VINO has an exalted
opinion Of himself nearly as@ays
has poor opinion of human ma
ture
It's an 800 wind that doesn't blow
dust IN the eyes of man who d..
libcratcly beats his faithful but
tired horse.
Some people do not believe in the
efficacy ~ PRAYER because they get
what they deserve instead OF what
they ask for
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
b. We BS 7 { r

were when YOU ho-, ,hN N1Ha IS
the ere.Jest geoB 'o tse Ercat~st
The powers -ha, we're u.y have
fheir lesal talen r.y OF measures
to defeat The ohiect .t -f- lass Vaen
enacted. bnt they fail .o -,aI.z, hat
many Were on tts fence. that IL the
campaign hai h-.,a another srce
s.esks. lie vote IN rh-s county would
hsve shozR fty fas proportion
AID he sr-caliel home rule measure
would have been moved n3tr
They forget thz. lle students .r
car public ans private educational
institutions are factors o "Je TscA.
orrd v.th that he average r-ws-
paper aill refuse 20 continue g. thc
elly N booze and tha, tho citizens
NHI zlvs he irte-tate commerce
commission due notice 'Lat IS Hl-
ca-rr ol i,s oHljeaiirHs.
Make me blind piy uur-oatable
anl it VII die natural death
Cona>eato All pretgc-- taat Il be-
snuzgled .nto our state aiaefg.lt
and tho pirate. wll seek other
tr.as1re for YOU have proven ,ha'
falk -he1p, but take money
by oh@ky
There honor enough 20 80 around
for an. w. f0rgcttiUe the ibluy 0li
Ih@sani who voted against thc a.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
from Another Point OF TeD

yiu. t,- t.o,~ k<,..d ., 1..u ass n...L;..
ma i,as Deeh heard % Call US "hite
{ hlneSe. Now car we keep out any
longer
~ liz, ,,.,
me pIght oI " Iisoiisin Las kept Ihe
common sIocA aiFl1ehd OF the Nfeal
~ e>LefN sugar 20. down tC - per cent.
" "fniigS oi the vets already coming
tfue. ooiders al the border are mailing
Eumof oi reorganization OF the caaol-
net must have been started by some Re-
publican "no dlc no. get any returns at
tei election night
Charles r. hughe- is gong south for
a change The only other place ne could
so Tor me same J, the west
here TO golden gmt ~ the way the
oiHcai Caliiornia returns are coming IN