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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
SEEK MEMORIAL FUND
!. FOR DR.. WASHINGTON
Colored Residents of Capital Plan
Campaign to Raise $4,000
as Their Share.

Preliminary plans for a campaign to
raise at least $4,000 among the col
ored people of the District as their
share of the total amount for the
Booker T. Washington memorial. are
to be discussed at a meeting OF the
special committee in charge of the To-
cal campaign. at the 18th street branch
OF the Y. NJ. c. A. Thursday evening at
o'clock. All persons interested are
invited to attend. whether members of
the committee or not.
Emmett J. Scott, secretary of the Tus-
kegee Institute. of which the late DR..
Washington was president, is rndeavor-
ing TO raise $3.50. 900 from colored per-
sons throughout the United States as a
memorial TO DR.. Washington. 1t is
stated that of the entire amount of the
memorial fund sought, which is to be
used with the money now on hand as a
permanent endowment with which to
carry or the work of the institution,
approxin ately one-half has already
been subscribed by white and colored
citizens who have been impressed with
the practical value of the work.
a comprehensive plan OF campaign is
being mapped out and the work will be
carried on through a citizens commit
tee of 100, representing every phase of
activity among the colored people of
the District. A permanent organization
has been effected. with Henry Lassiter
as chairman. r ~. Thompson secre-
tary and Daniel Freeman treasurer.
Other officers Will be chosen later. Or.
W. H. Davis is chairman of the COM
mittee on publicity and promotion.
Headquarters have been established at
the Colored Y. N. c. A. 1916 18th street
northwest. and meetings will be held
frequently until the proposed $4,000
fund is fully collected.
Other Members Of Committee.
Other members of the committee SO
Tar selected are T. J. Galloway. Prof
Kelly Miller. Prof. G. ". Cook. Judge
Robert II. Terrell. Whitfield McKinlay.
James A. Cobb. Roscoe Conkling Bruce
r. d. Lee. DIR. A. NJ. Curtis. DR.. f. f.
Williston. DIR. @. w. Cabaniss. j. D.
Ptnchback. Z. w. Turner. DIR. j. f..
Moorland. w. L. Houston. Richard p.
Green. Henry W. Chase. w. ]. Single
ton. J. Henry Lewis. n. Grant Lucas.
Lieut. Col Arthur Brooks. Prof. w. S.
Montgomery. Prof J. r. Hawkins. W.
Stephen Fuller. s. NJ. Dudley. Howard
A. Thomas H c. Tyson, n. E. Wether-
Stepteau. w. J. Howard. w. Bishop
johnson. A c. Garner. L. B. Moore. w.
c. Brown. Walter II. Brooks. T. ].
Brown. J. Milton Waldron, w. II. Jer-
Dagln ana othef prominent ministers
Of the various denominations.
The women's organizations are rep
resented by Mrs. Addie X. Clarke, Miss
Mamie II. burroughs. Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell. Mrs. Grace Lucas
Thompson. Mrs. Helen A. Davis. Miss
Marie A. ID. Madre. DIR. Lucy f. Moten.
DR.. Julia p II. Coleman Miss Hen
rietta Vinton Davis. Mrs. r. F. Jones.
Mrs. VI. J.. letters. Mrs. Coralie Frank
lin Cook and others.
A large public meeting is being ar
ranged for, to take place about April
!. at which Maj. Robert Russo Motion.
DR.. Washingtons successor the
head of Tuskegee Institute and Mr..
Scott will be the principal speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
In Special Letter Pontiff Re-
calls His Former Unsuc-
8 cessfuI Efforts.
ASKS THAT BOTH SIDES
SHALL SACRIFICE PRIDE
Terrible War Is Denounced as the
Apparent Suicide of Civil
Z lized Europe.

ROME, via Paris. March 4. delayed
Pope Benedict again has raised his
voice for peace. In a special letter
written for the Lenten season, the
pontif says he cannot sit silent and
indifferent to the terrible conflict
which is rending Europe. He recalls
all that he has done to induce the con-
tending nations to lay down their
arms. virtually throwing himself be-
tween the belligerents and conjuring
them in the name of the Almighty, to
desist in their plan of mutual destruc-
ton.
The pontiff again sets forth the pro-
posal which he made some months ago.
as follows:
Proposals by the Vatican.
Each belligerent should clearly state
his desires. but should be ready to
make necessary sacrifices of pride and
particular interests, thus ending the
monstrous conflict in accordance with
Justice. and re-establishing peace. adj
vantageous to neither side, but profit
able to all. and therefore just and
lasting peace.
Pope was not heard. Thus the war
continues with all its horrors. l re-
joce that our cry for peace has had
profound echo in the hearts of the bel
liserent peoples. indeed the peoples OF
the whole world. and has aroused
deep desire to see the sanguinary con-
hiCt soon cease.
Il must, therefore. once more raise
my voice against this war. which APP
pears as the suicide of civilized Eu-
rope.
The second part of the letter deals
with prayers, penance and aims in the
neutral countries, the aims to be de-
voted especially to the relief "of the
pitifuI children of those dead in this
horrible war.
Voice in Conference Claimed.
ROME. March >, via Paris. March g.
Mgr. Benigni. who was undersecretary
of state in the Vatican administration
during part of the pontificate of Pope
Plus y. has written an article for the
Nuova Antologia review on the ques-
tion of the participation of the holy
sea in the peace conference which is
expected to be held at the conclusion
Of the war.
Replying to one of the objections
raised by the Italian press against the
Intervention of papal delegates, namely,
that the heads of all other churches
would claim a similar right of repre-
sentation, Mgr. Benigni says that all
heads of religions should and a great
majority of them will inevitably be
represented at the prospective confer
ence as not the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. but the King of England, is the
head of the established church of that
country, the Emperor of Russia is head
OF the orthodox Greek Church of Rus
STA, the King of Prussia is head of the
Evangelical Church of Prussia and the
Sultan of Turkey and the Emperor of
Japan are heads of the dominant re-
ngions of their empires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
Some New Irish Damask
Pattern Cloths and
Napkins Have Just
Reached Us.

Old Ireland never sent us bet
ter Tablecloths and Napkins,
showing that while the quantity
of production may be limited the
quality is not reduced any. At
the prices they cannot be matched
today.
2x2 yards. $500
2x2H yards. .6.25
2x3 yards. .......S7.5o
2x3H yards. 1875
2x4 yards. $1,000
Napkins in designs to
match the cloths.
22-inch size. $3.50
25-inch size. $500
Floral and conventional de-
signs, in the beautiful round pat
terms, with plain centers; used
for both round and square tables.
Second noor. Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
Candidates for Delegates.

II. w. bennett. Los Angeles; Max S.
Hayes, Cleveland; T. w. Mccullough,
Omaha; Frank Morrison. Chicago: U. B.
Pittinger, Mount Morris, and Hugh Stew
enson, Toronto.
There are also six candidates for the
four trustees of the Union Printers
Home, that are to be chosen. They are
Malcolm a. Knock, Boston; Thomas Nc
Caffery Colorado: William Mounce, New
York: T. r. Mock. Birmingham. Jerome
V. O'Hara, New York, and Michael
Powell. Ottawa, Ont.
Joe NJ. Johnson, Washington. -. G.. is
the only candidate for agent of the Union
Printers Home. There are three candi
dates for delegates to the Trades and
Labor Congress of Canada. as follows
James Drury. Montreal; Samuel Hadden,
Toronto, and ". B. Trotter, Vancouver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
The New Colors, the New Styles,
the New Patterns in
CretOnnes
For All Sorts of Drapery, Decorative and
Upholstery Purposes.

An exceptionally large varied and handsome display OF
Cretonnes being exhibited forming what we know TO be
the and best line of Creonnes and Similar Fabrics we
have shown
There is real style cretonnes this yea-the pat
the coors the combinations OF shades
newthere for cretonnes which make them
desirable than before.
Color schemes very original and some OF the
designs-hc modern school effects the oriental types are
quaint their conception and out OF the design the
hand blocked effects the striped designs the striped and moral
in combination the aover floral types the floral and foliage
the verdure and tapestry the handsome period patterns
Cretonnes and Similar Fabrics for every use-woven,
printed and block printed Cretonncs for the varied window
treatments door daperies wall hangngs fancy decorations
boudo treatments fancy tor the
bedroom furniture bed slip cushions willow and
reed furniture upholstery etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
Special Values Featured in
Reed and Reed-Fiber
Rockers and Chains.

These designs are exceptional
in beauty and general adaptability
to the furnishing of any room ;
the quality and workmanship are
beyond question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06

The $Z5.UU Safe-Lock Wardrobe
Trunk is the best value possible to
offer. OF regulation size, approved
by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. and remarkably durable in
construction. The box is of selected
seasoned Eastwood, with three-ply
Eastwood veneer and square edges,
which afford the greatest resistance
to wear; fiber covered and interlined.
For further strength there is bind
ing of vulcanized fiber with BRASS
plated steel hardware and brassed
spring lock:
The interior is cloth lined for neat
ness and protection to contents, with
three-ply birch veneer hangers, shoe
Dorket and laundry BAG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
Many Model Draperies of a, Novel and
Helpful Character Are to Be Seen
in Our Department.

These show the styles draper1es and the various
using them good effect home Our upho
drapery section has host OF interesting ideas that
will be most attractive those who seeking information
the best of improving the appearance and style OF
their home This latter thought must not be forgotten this
season in the home-STYLE has a very Important place
G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06

value obtainable, and in appearance, construction and
strength compares most favorably with Trunks
that regularly sell al much higher price
Fourth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
Cut Glass Mustard Jars,
15c Each: 2 for Csc

Clear glass in daintily etched
pattern, complete with glass
spoon; can also be used as indi-
vidual decanter, the cover serving
as tumbler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
New Gold and Plain
CRYSTAL Glass Vases.

Beautiful clear crystal, in va
rious shapes, with broad gold
line and hair line decoration.
SOC and 75c each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
STEM GLASSWARE.
You Can Get One of the New
Safe-Lock Wardrobe Trunks
For as Little as $25.

Americans will again be American tourists this
much many have already there still much to be
Every should have Good Wardrobe Trunk
The New Safe-Lock Wardrobe Trunks Are the Highest
Quality and Most Modern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-06
Cut Glass Night or Bedside
Sets, 35c

Blue Birds in fight. and
dainty edge OF gold-Vases, Can
dlesticks, Bonbon Dishes, Rose
Jars, COMFORTS.
SOC to SIPS
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Bailey School.

We have made some improvements
on our school this year. We have
bought two handsome teachers chairs
and an up-to-date dictionary. The
chairs cost twelve and one-half dol
lars and the dictionary ten dollars.
We have AIDED forty-five new books to
our library. costing fifteen dollars, and
twenty song books. We made boxes
for the windows to plant flowers in
and had hyacinths growing in water.
We observe cleanup day once or twice
each month. Each month we put ap-
propriate borders on the blackboards.
We have nice coolers and individual
drinking cups. Each week we bring
our fancy work and twice each month
we bring our cookies. We have bought
stove implements. We tried having
the School Improvement Association
but were not successful. We haven't
raised much money this year but ex
pect to before school Is out. We have
expended about thirty dollars this
year. AT the end OF each month we
give public exercises, consisting OF
nice recitations, dialogues and songs
representing the holidays and the
birthdays OF our heroes. We have
been and are having good general
educational interest. We have read
many magazines. besides our school
books, such as Literary Digest, Delin
Gator. Normal Instructor. Ladies' Home
Journal and Saturday Eyening Post.
We have been encouraged by the
awarding Of medals, the monthly
honor roll, the tickets from the Idle
Hour and half day at the end Of each
month. Our perfect attendants are,
Inez, Bonnie and Fannie Blakely, En-
ma and Augustus Madden, Dorothy,
Manning and Sarah Milan, Vernon
Jacks, Fayette Gambrell and Ena
Adair. Our teachers are Misses May
nc Padgett and Bessie Minick.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Cross Hill Schoul.

During the present session of the
Cross Hill high school a number Of
improvements have been made. One
class room has been refurnishcd with
new single desks at cost of $77.OO
TWO other rooms have been supplied
with sets of new maps. Three new
heaters have been placed in the school
building. Water coolers have been
purchased, lights replaced, new win
dow shades furnished, floors re- oiled,
shade trees planted, and other minor
improvements and repairs made, all
at cost of about fifty dollars.
The school has a good working I'M
provcment Association which is large
ly responsible for much Of the i'm
provements made. This association,
together with the teachers and pupils
have given number of entertain
ments. including concerts, plays, read
ings. suppers, etc, by means Of which
$4,000 has been raised for improve
ments. More than $l25.00 has already
been expended in the improvements
above mentioned.
The attendance during the session
has been good and interest in school
work generally is no doubt up to the
average. There is one pupil in the
school, Miss Alma Coleman, who will
soon have finished her fifth year and
has not missed day yet during the
i've years. Several others arc perfect
In attendance SO far during this ses-
sion.
During the year the school has been
favored with two educational sermons
and three lectures on health or sani-
tatiOn. These diScOurSeS were freely
given by the local ministers and ply
sicianS.
The teachers for the present session
are, Misses Lizzie Griffin, Sarah
Dwight. Lille Culberton, Mrs Maudc
Noffz, and w. p. Culbertson
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Gold,ille Schooi.

Last November one Of our school
rooms was made larger by enclosing
. the porch, then, four new desks were
added oAeach room. A new sand
table has been added to the primary
room.
The School Improvement Associa-
tion has been doing good work 1t
has made fifty dollars which has been
used for the improvements made in
the school. Ten dollars worth of books
VIII soon be added to the library.
We have observed THANKSGIVING
christmas and Washfngton's birthday
by songs and recitations which were
rendered beautifully by the little chill
dren. Friends and parents gathered
to hear them. We are taking great
interest IN making preparations for
the County Fair. We hope to bring
some blue ribbons back with us.
am very sorry to give only four
names who get perfect attendance but
tons. They are Beulah Baker, fourth,
grade; Bessie Taylor, third grade; Ju-
liza Griffin, fourth grade, and Frank
Simpson, sixth grade. We hope to
have more next year.
. We have two very attractive teach
ers, Mrs. Margaret Fouche and Miss
Ethel Jones. They have done a great
work this year and we hope to have
them with us again next year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Copeland School.

Our school has an eight months term
We have been striving to do every
thing to help the cause of education.
In addition to the regular school
work we had night school. We feel
sure that this year has been a profit
able one. Our School Improvement
Association Is organized among the
pupils. We have had Ave public meet
ings. The first one was an oyster
supper. Thanksgiving the association
entertained their parents with appro-
PIRATE exercises, after which refresh
ments were served. Christmas we
had Christmas tree. There we're
songs and recitations, after which
Santa unloaded the tree for us. March
ninth, the association gave an enter
tainment, In which the whole school
took part There were songs, recita-
tions, plays and tableaus. The other
was given by magician.
The amount raised from these enter
tainments has been spent in different
ways. Some has gone to buy material
FOR entertainments, some with other
money! has bought supplementary
readers and library books. and some
is still in the treasury.
The general educational interest has
been good. Everyone in the commun-
ity has taken interest in the school
this year. They have met with their
duties and 1T was appreciated by the
pupils and teachers.
Our attendance has been good the
whole year. Those having made pcr
feet in attendance are Elizabeth Sem.
Ruby Martin, Hugh Sem, Manscl
Sem.
We have two teachers, Misses Moore
and Harvey.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Long Branch School.

On October the 18TH school OPP
ened with twelve pupils. The first
week Of school we got new stove
which was great Improvement We
got some new erasers too. Before
Christmas we had an ice cream sup
per and raised about nine dollars. With
five dollars OF this and with the aid
of the state and county we got fifteen
dollars worth OF supplementary read
ers for all grades.
Other entertainments were Christ
mas tree, program by the children
for Washngtons birthday and lee
ture by Mr.. r. To- Stokes on agricul-
ture.
Last year three got perfect attend
ance buttons, Carrie and Ethel Cum
ningham and j. l.. CLANCY. Wiss Leah
Martin Is our teacher.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
LEAKyILLE NEWS.
} % !.

Leakville, April 3.---The farmers of
this community have been making a
good use Of the pretty weather we
have had, and all are about up with
their work, and were glad to see the
rain that fell last night and this morn
Ing as 1t will help wonderfully in
bringing up the corn and seeds that
favc been planted In the gardens.
Quite number of the youg people
from here attended the all-day singing
at Bramlotts church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tillman Hughes and
little son, Charles, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. South near Barks-
dale.
Mrs. Maggie Garret spent Sunday
with Mr.. l.. u. Wilson and family.
Those who attended the birthday
dinner Of Mr.. Van Garrett in Fountain
Inn Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. j. n
Leak, Mr.. ad Mrs. L. M. Garrett, Mr.
and Mrs. N. G. Garrett and little daugh-
ter Allene, Mr.. Ray Garrett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nye Wilson and little daughter
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Patton School.

Patton school is located in the up
per part Of Laurens county in Dis
trict No. /.
We have thirty-seven pupils enroll
ed and our grades are from the first
through the seventh.
The schoolroom is equipped with
patent desks, library, maps, diction
ary, shades and Hyloplatc blackboards
Recently we bought twenty-sevcn sup
Elementary readers.
The older girls pieced quilt and
sold it for the benefit Of the school
We are going to have an ice cream
festival soon to raise money for buy
ing teachers desk and chair.
We also expect to plant the school
ground In Irish potatoes this summer.
We hope to derive enough money from
it to have jacketed stove put in next
fall
On Friday April 7th we are going to
have little School Fair at the school
house to show the things we have
made for the benefit Of those who can
not attend the School Fair
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Prospect School.

This has been the most successful
year that We have had in number
of years.
We have teachers who are interested
IN the work and that of course IS a
great help to the pupils. We have also
great many new pupils, and that
too, has helped our school to take on
new life. We have seventy three pu-
pills enrolled. We have Rural I'M
provemcnt Association which meets
one Friday afternoon in every month.
IT discusses matters that pertain to
the bettermcnt Of the school, and lends
encouragement to the teachers and
pupils. Several times during the year
we have had public entertainment, to
which quite number of the patrons
and friends came. On the 25th of
February the S. l. A. gave a box sup
per and realized $1,000 This money
VIII be spent for school Improvement
We are setting out hedges and flowers
to Deautify our grounds. We are now
getting ready for the fair which, we
hope, will be great success.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
Berks,laIe School.

Barksdale school has SO far enjoyed
very pleasant and profitable year.
There have been number Of improve
ments made by the Rural School I'm
provement Association and pupils OF
the school. A new stove, song books
and map of Laurens county have been
added. We have finished the payment
on our piano and also made an addi-
tion to our library both Of supplement
fary readers and pictures. We have
made improvements In our yard and
also observed two cleanup days. The
association and school have raised the
amount of fifty-nine dollars and six
ty-eight cents. The association has
held monthly meetings as usual We
have had two plays and Halloween
party. at which the ladies served re-
freshments; also held Thanksgiving
exercises. Rev. Mr.. Baggott preached
very interesting sermon on cduca-
ton at the school house.
BY enrolling over fifty pupils, and
attaining an average attendance OF
thirty, we have succeeded In getting
State aid to the amount Of two hun
drcd dollars. This enables us to
lengthen our school term from seven
to eight months.
There are several who haven't miss
cd day this year-Iauth Todd, Sarah
Yeargin. Edith Yeargin and Ruby
Todd. Our teachers this year are Mrs,
Earl Owens, principal; Miss Dya Shell
assistant.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-04-05
MOuntyille School.

The Mountvillc graded and high
school opened its 19l5-16 session on
September 6, with about Is pupils The
enrolment has steadily increased I'M
til now 1t has reached l24. This is an
increase of 80 over last year This in
crease has been due to the conSolida-
tion of the Old Mountvillc school with
this school. This school hires wag-
on to bring these children to and
from school.
The school has been fortunate
to have a music teacher this year, the
first they've had for many years. The
Ladies Improvement Association is
still! doing q noble work, and while we
may not be able to see the direct re-
suits Of their efforts, yet they are plan
ming many things for Improvement Of
the school. They too, are practicing
a play to be given in a few weeks.
The high school boys have done
work in athletics this year. They
had good team of basketball play
the games they played except two.
They are now busy on their base ball
team. AS yet they have not played but
one game, and they won that.
Through entertainments, this school
has collected nearly $l10. With some
OF this money they have bought three
new stoves.
During the last few months they
decided to let the seventh grade into
the society. in order that they might
make themselves more familiar with
the parliamentary laws. Thus their
number was increased from 81 to 81,
and they are ready for better work.
The girls for amusement. for awhile
played basketball, yet they were new
CT successful enough to get up a team.
Now they have tennis court and en-
JOY 1t very much.