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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
a NOTEWORTHY SCHOOL EVENT

Such an unusual achievement as
that Of pupils Of five Washington
high schools in the presentation Of
their Shakespearean pageant de-
serves far larger patronage than
that accorded it at its opening per-
Torrance yesterday.
The greater part Of the production
IL far removed from amateurish
standards. It was we'll conceived and
finely wrought. It deserves the sup
port Of citizens Of Washington, not
only a. tribute to Shakespeare at
the tercentenary commemoration Of
his death, but as an illustration Of
the ability Of teachers and pupils Of
the Washington high schools.
What pupils accomplished and
learned in the Shakespearean festi-
val probably will stand them in bet
ter stead than six months Of class
room study. It Is a bit Of creative
work that will be valuable not only
to those who took part, but to all
pupils who see it.
To Miss Sarah Simons, author of
the pageant, to the scores Of teachers
who had a part in rehearsing it, and
to the musical directors, belong the
greatest credit for the most preten-
tious high school dramatic effort yet
undertaken here.
To 60 out to the rolling hillside
south Of the reservoir, to enter into
the spirit Of the rollicking and
robust comedy Of Shakespeare, and
to temper oneself to the spell of the
outdoors and the music, is to get far
away from the humdrum. and to
walk again among fairies and
nymphs, to refresh oneself as with
a draught of cold sparkling water.
Washington folk can do nothing
better with few hours this after
noon or tomorrow than to respond to
the invitation Of the pageant pro-
gram, 1--WE pray you, gentles all, to
slip away from toll and care, and
to the greenwood HE, where you
shall see fairy circle marvelously
wrought and catch a glimpse OF
Notwithstanding Puck and sprightly
Ariel"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Chinese Minister Asks
immigration Law Change

DR.. ". x. Wellington Zoo. the Chi
nese minister. called at the State De-
partment yesterday and had an inter-
view with the Secretary of State for
half an hour.
1t Is understood that he discussed
with Mr.. Lansing the question Of the
general immigration bill now pending In
Congress as affecting the Chinese In
the United States.
The Chinese residents In this coun-
try take exception to certain additional
restrictions which the bill proposes to
impose upon them, The Chinese min
lister requested that the proposed re-
tiictions be eliminated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Wife of Chauffeur
Sues for Divorce

Mary w. Grafton has filed suit in
the District Supreme Court for an abso-
lutte divorce from Ernest Grafton. n
chauffeur. Misconduct and nonsupport
are alleged
Grafton Is required to show cause
MAY 10. why he should not pay tenn
porary alimony in "a rule issued by
Justice Mccoy.
Attorneys Turnage and Quinn repre-
sent Mrs. Grafton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Harvard Scholarships
Founded For Murphys

BOSTON. May ll.-Judge George. of
the probate court, has allowed the will
Of William s. Murphy. leaving $500 to
Harvard College to found scholarships
for young men named Murphy" who
might desire a collegiate education.
The contestants OF the will withdrew
their opposition.
a clerk In the surveyors office at the
custom house, was graduated from Har-
ward in 1885. lie never married and had
no imemdiate kin.
Several cousins gave notice of their
intention to make a contest, but confer
ences with them resulted In a settlement
fo- about 5000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Crown Prince Hated.

ROME, May IAN Italian. who
lived FOR Ave years in Germany, and
who has Just returned to Italy, con-
firms the statement that food is scarce
in Germany and almost prohibitive in
price.
Prisoners of war have Teen put on
short rations and are allow ed only six
ounces OF bread a day. Daily bread
riots are repressed with machine guns
The crown prince, the Italian states.
Y the most hated man In Germany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Asks $4,000 For Fall
On Fourteenth Street

Alleging negligence on the part OF
the District and the CAPITAL Traction
street northwest to be In bad repair,
Eva ID. Quinn has brought suit In the
District Supreme Court to recover 10000
damages.
The petitioner asserts she stepped into
a depression in the street between w
street and Florida avenue northwest
and fell. sustaining injuries which pre-
vent her from continuing as a dress
maker. The plaintiff Is represented by
Attorneys Cuttings & Chamberlain. and
Robert z. Mattingly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Tomorrow.

Meeting. Delta Tau Delta. Fraternity,
Rauschers. y. m.
illustrated lecture, belgian Refugees" Prof.
Albert Van Hecke. Home Club. s;ib .. m.
in China" Frank n. Meyer. under auspices
OF the Society OF Sigma xf, auditorium.
National Museum, y. m.
Graduation exercises. Friends School, at,
Friends Meeting House, 8 y. m,
Illustrated lecture. Practical Application OF
Color Photography Or. William simon
corcorsn Art Gallery, s p. m. 49,
Convention, National commandery OF the
Naval and Military Order of the Spanish
American War, Army and Navy Club. TO-
Banquet, Washington branch OF the Alumni
Association Of the University of Virginia,
Dinner National tuberculosis Secretaries.
Crystal room, New Ebbitt, $50 D. m.
Masonie-capitol.l No. II; Mount Pleasant
Eastern star-Takoma, No u; Cathedral;
No. Il; ST. Johns Lodge, No. H.
Odd Fellows-Phoenix. No. IS; Central No.
1. Magenenu Encampment. No Z,
Rebeksh Lodges-Martha Washington. No,
Knights OF Pythias--s yracusians. No. 10:
Rathbone- Superior. No. 20
Pythian Sisters-Rathbone Temple. No. Q.
National Unconstitutional Capital Council,
National Capital Bank Hall: Mckinley
Council. Washington Hall; Georgetown
Council. Potomac Savings Bank Hall.
| Royal Arcanum-Anaiostan Council Pythian
Temple.
| Lecture, "BeiEian Refugees" by Prof. Aiber,
van Hecke OF the University OF LouV ain;
Home Club S:l6 .. m.
/ Concert. u, 8. Soldiers Homo Band. band
stand at homo. .. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Lectures on Parks.

An illustrated lecture on "our Ma
tionai Parks" has been arranged for the
Mems Club OF Christ Church. George
town. for next Monday evening, by
William T. :. Curtis.
The lecture, which will be illustrated,
will be given In the chapel at Thirty
nrst ana o streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Riverdale Mothers Club
Gives Masquerade Ball

Under the auspices OF. the Mothers
Club OF Riverdale. a masouerade ball
was held last night In the town hall
OF that suburb. More than 100 persons
attended, masked. and prizes were
awarded In various classes.
Following the dancing refreshments
were served under direction OF Mrs.
Charles Dunlap, president OF the club.
assisted by Mrs, VI. T. he Groot. Mrs.
William Stein. Mrs. Charles silence,
Mrs Mabel Reed. and Miss ViTsinia
Gray.
The proceeds of the ball will be de-
voted to the alienation Of sunerins
among the Dor and needy Of the COM
muntty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Unclaimed Baggage Sale
Authorized on Southern

The annual sale of parcels. bicycles.
baby carriages and other unclaimed
baggage by the Southern Railway
Company was authorized yesterday in
an order issued by Justice Mccoy.
The company must advertise the sale
ten days In advance Of holding II and
all costs incident to the sale are to be
deducted from the proceeds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Pittsburgh and Newark
Seek Charities Congress

INDIANAPOLIS. May 1l.-Pittsburgh
tho race for the 1877 national confer
ence or charities and corrections. The
place of holding next years conference
will be chosen late today. Other cities
being considered are Kansas City. Gin
cipnati. New Orleans. and Chicago.
More than two thousand delegates had
registered today, and II was believed
that the registration would be greater
than that Of the Baltimore meeting last
wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
COMING EVENTS ON
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Today's Amusements - Schedule
for Tomorrow.
To-day.

Meeting, Chiid-weifare Association Of Ana
costis, Ketcham School. Good Hope Road
HsEse show. National Capital Horse SHOW.
at grounds, Eighteenth and d streets
southwest. ! p M
wounded soldiers OF the allies. octason
House. afternoon and evening.
Informal Smoker; Johns Hopkins Alumni A..
Celebration q the golden Jubilee of Mother
town convent. with annual meetins Of me
alumnae association Of the convent. all day.
Mass meeting In the interests Of the WASH
Needy Women and children. odd Feiiows'
shakespeare pageant. washington hish school
students, Brightwood reservoir. 4 d. m.
Meeting National Association for the Study
and Prevention of Tuberculosis. New VIII
Meeting d g. washington Chemical Society. y.
AT h home ne" Complimentary to Misc Helen
Thomas. educational secretary. X. w. c.
Dinner. Trinity parish hall. for bsnsnt Of
Trinity Church, s.to 3 p m:
in Plants and Human Cancer" DR.. Erwin
r. Smith, under auspices OF the Washing
ton Academy Of Sciences. National Museum
Exhibit. Capital Camera Club. corooran Art
Gallery. "a m. to p m.
c. ciephane. and George 8. Wilson. Home
Club. S:1b p. m.
Masonic-Temple- Noyes No ~.
Eastern star-Wnliam +. Hunt. No. Is.
odd Feilews-columbia, No. 10; Excelsior.
No. IL: Salem. No. "a. end Covenant. No.
Knights of thias-Harmony. No n.
Meeting. Johns Hopkins Alumni Association.
Army an. Navy Club. p. m.
Royal Arcanum-Capitai Council. Pythian
Temple. p. m.
National Washington Council. Pythian
Temple; Fraternal Council Perpetual Build
ing Association Hall.
Lecture. Federal Laws for the Protection Of
Illegitimate Children" Home Club. Sis
p. m.
Name Society. ST. Stephens Church hall, 3
d. m.
Meeting. Birth Control League OF the Dis
trict Perpetual Building. .. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-11
Amusements.

Nationai-'Ths Birth of a Nation" siB and
sl6 D. m.
Polrs-"Faust." 2;l5 and s1B D. m.
Keith's-vaudeville. 2;l5 and Sis .. m.
Gayety-Burlesque. 2:ib and s;i5 p. m.
Loew's columbia-Photoplhys. 10 q. N. b
IL y. m.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Story Of Atlantis Island.

Plato tells the story of the great
island of Atlantis and puts its exts-
tence 5000 years before his time. His
location of it is about half way be-
tween the western projection of Africa
and the Gulf of Mexico. Its civiliza-
ton was supposed to be very advanced
and its powerful armies were said to
have penetrated Africa as far as
Egypt. The whole island, according
to this legend, was engulfed by the sea
in q day and a night. Another story
says that a great earthquake destroyed
the island. The legend was ascribed
to Egyptian priests, and on some old
Italian maps Atlantis is placed to the
westward of the Azores. Among some
tribes Of South and Central America
there is the legend of q vast cataclysm
which engulfeG Il great extent of land.
Eminent scientists have found moth
ing impossible in the existence at some
time of a great Atlantic island, but the
story of Atlantis is generally regarded
as q myth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Piasterina Without Laths.

Building in Naples and in the south
ern part of Italy, generally, are of
"tufa," a soft or porous stone. The
walls are, as a rule, from n to four
feet in thickness and are treated exter-
nally with stucco work. Strips and laths
are not used for interior work, but the
wall to be plastered IS first thoroughly
wet and the first coat of plaster is
then applied, having nothing to ad-
here to except the tufa. Later the
putty coat is applied. 1t Is doubtful
if there is an opportunity at present
for the sale of expanded metal laths
in the vicinity Of Naples. Cement,
however, for building purposes is CON-
ing gradually into use, the last figures
available showing that in one year, 2
1872 tons were imported into Naples.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Uses Of FeIdspar.

The feldspar Quarries in the United
States, with the exception of those in
California, are restricted to nine of
the eastern Seaboard states. Most Of
the feldspar mined in the eastern
states is of the potash or the soda va
riety or q mixture of the two, and
these varieties are used in the pottery
industry because after being melted
and cooled they form q glass. Field
spar of the lower grade Is used as q
binder in making emery and corundum
wheels, in manufacturing cpalescent
glass, as a poultry grit, as q conStitu-
ent of roofing material, and for sur
facing concrete work. Small quanti-
ties of the purest grades. of potash
feldspar are used in the manufacture
of artificial teeth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
The Cecil Manuscripts.

There is a rare mine Of interesting
matter in the new volume Of the pa
pers in the possession of the Marquis
of Salisbury, which has been pub
lished by the British Historical Manu-
script commission. Take, for exam
pie, the petition of the C%alvacanti to
King Henry VIII for an extra duty
on wool to be paid to them ito recon-
pense their past services to the crown,
and to enable them the better to con-
tinue them" There is something that
sounds very modern in the argument.
Complaints by Englishmen may be
met by pointing out that they still pay
less than foreigners, and that the
price of cloth will not be sensibly
altered" The Calvacanti, however,
seem to have had their doubts wheth-
err the Englishmen would swallow that
tale, for they go on to say that "1n or
der not to endanger the honest report
that they believe they have in the
kingdom, they pray that the grant be
made not to them, but to others who
will transfer it to them" The Calva-
can't wanted the money for them
selves and the trouble for other Shout
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Tin Can or Canteen2

Popular etymology IS always more
interesting than the learned eSplana-
tons of philologists. For instance,
take the barrack-room derivation of
the word ~"canteen." 1t is no use try
ing to convince Tommy Atkins that it
comes from the Italian "cantina," q
small cellar. He has his own deriva-
ton, which he finds quite satisfactory.
"Canteen" is simply "tin can" said
backwards. To justify this theory he
simply invites one to look around. Ger
tainly tin enters largely into the uten-
sils and furnishing of the average can
teen. The drinking vessels are tin, the
counter is tin, and in many cases the
tables also are covered with block tin.
No wonder Tommy holds that the word
has some connection with the metal
that Is SO much in evidence. .,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Party Names Explained.

The American party names, "Repub-
lican" and Democrat" seem to convey
distinction without difference to the
English mind. AS with other party
names, however, their significance may
be eXtricated from their history. The
original Republicans" were actually
the ancestors of the present Demo
Gratis. Jefferson's party appropriated
to themselves the name Of Republic
ans" suggesting that the Federalists
were anti-Republican. The Federal
lists then nicknamed the Jefferson
party Democrats" and the hostile
nickname, as with our own Wing and
Tory, was eventually adopted with
pride by the Jeffersonians themselves.
Meanwhile the Federalists were long
known as Wings. The modern Repub-
lican party deliberately adopted it's
name when the various an%tislavery
sections coalesced in Lincoln's time
London Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Need More Traininu.

This is what one college president
says in an address: with the null
tiplicity Of subjects 1t is only to be
expected that some anxiety may be
felt as to the results from p~resent-day
methods of teaching. l must confess
there is some need for this suggeS-
ton of anxiety. Perhaps the pendulum
has swung too far, or we may have
discovered the correct scientific meth
cd of dealing with the subjects taught
in the elementary school. I feel con-
vinced that training is not receiving its
fair share of attention. There was
much wastage Of time in the past, but
the old-fashioned grinding was not
without its good points, one of which
was the cultivation of the faculty of
sticking to q task until it was known"
Princeton Review.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Nobility Of Labor.
E~

~
It is the mission of the United States
to ennoble toll and honor the toiler.
In other lands to labor has been con-
sidered the lot of serfs and peasants;
to gather the fruits and consume them
in luxury and war, the business of the
great. Since the medieval times Eu-
ropean society has been organized on
the basis of q nobility and q people,
Thus has been set on human
industry and stigma Of perpetual dis
grace. Something Of this has been
transmitted to the new civilization In
the West-a certain disposition to re-
new the old order Of lord and laborer.
Let the odious distinction perish; the
true lord is the laborer and the true
laborer the lord.-John Clark Ridpath.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30

Sand.Box Filter for cistern. All Wa.
ter Entering the Cistern Must Pass
Through the Filter. The Sand Can
Easily Be Removed and Replaced
With Clean Sand. m
tance. An open drain passing around
the well at a distance Of four or five
feet from this curb and leading of to
the drip drain tile will help prevent
the entrance Of surface waters that
wash down from a higher point.
In many cases, however, the diff.
Guilty is Of a mor serious nature. The
qualification Of the clay, gravel and
rocks through which the well is sunk
may be such as to cause percolating
water from a nearby source Of infec-
tion to be led directly into the well.
In other instances the soil surround
ing the well may become so thorough
ly and so constantly saturated with
polluted seepage waters that it will
no longer perform It's function as q
filter, and germ-iaden waters are al
lowed to pass into the we'll. For these
reasons the location of the well is Of
prime Importance.
Considered from the standpoint Of
convenience, the we'll should be locat-
ed as neal the kitchen as possible.
But whenever such location would in
volve any danger Of contamination due
to surface drainage Dr. to an made
quate kitchen sewerage disposal sys-
TEN, a location on higher ground and
above this source Of contamination
should be selected. Select a site
where drainage and seepage from
barnyards, stock pens and manure
pits lead away from the we'll rather
than toward it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
49,.
Oldest Weather Reports.

The oldest weather diary known to
be in existence was kept by a Lincoln.
shire (Eng.) parson, William Merle,
close on 600 years ago. From 1S8F to
1874 he wrote it up, often day by day,
in Latin, and his manuscript, being on
vellum, 7-a somehow preserved and Is
now in the Bodleian. Merle did not
trouble himself with the popular lore
about "skyey Influences" but stuck to
an accurate record of fact, In the spirit
at least of the modern meteorologists.
And from his jottlngs it seems that he
had pretty much the same kind of
weather to deal with as folks in his
parish of Frilby experience now. Con-
trary to theory, the changes Of six cen
turtles have not reduced the number Of
wet days in the year. 8
IL. rxJ~E-Nf< ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Poverty a StimuIant.

The stings of poverty are often the
incentives that stir to action. A fellow
will bestir himself mighty hard before
he will starve. And if he has the right
self-respect he will go the limit before
he will resort to charity. All over the
land there are men looking for fellows
with the right metal for big enter
prises. When they see q fellow trying
to make good they usually see that he
! gets the chance. In the hustle for
bread and butter habits are formed
that often lead to marked efficiency.
Necessity often starts movements that
, result in untold good. What IS COM
pulsion at first often becomes privilege
! and pleasure later on.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Gardens In Crowded Cities.

Nothing brings the country more
lear to the city than q garden.
The %vacant-lot gardens are good in
%congested places.
But there are few who can have a
v%acant-lot garden compared to those
who can have window boxes.
Get ready to put up the window
boxes in the crowded sections and
thus gladden. thousands.
I Gay gcraniums and graceful vines
that trail their leaves Yer the sides
of the box are the things to plant.
The window-boX garden should also
contain saucy geraniumS. wide-ered Pc
tunias and bright verbenaS.
The placing of window-box gardens
in crowded city streets is one of the
happicst ways Of easing the lot of
those who must live and work in the
city all summer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
No Joy In InvaIidism.

Larry had caught q severe chill
which necessitated medical attend
ance. A milk diet was ordered
nothing but light food for q few
days" At the end Of the second day
Larry refused "to be stharved to death
my longir wild thin sups O. milky
stuff" Well. jewel, what can Oh dog"
asked his wife. 1.-THE dochtor seys
thet's fur the good O. yer hilth." Zach,
bad scran to him fur q naygur" cried
Door Larry. whats the S O. bein'
an invalid if OF can't git something
eXtry, let alone feedln' me loike q
chile? Oill git up and 90 to wurrk In
the marnin', and thin Oill heT to be
fed loIke O man !"-EXchange.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Road Drag Is Essential in Putting
Roads In Good Condition.

many miles of roads during the last
winter, made in the late fall, thai
were all but impossible practically
all winter.
A new road made in the late fall
can hardly help but be rough all
winter. This kind of road means a
lot more wear on the auto, a higher
gasoline expense and a very much
general wear on the car. 1t also
means that the farmer cannot haul
nearly as heavy a load with his team
and a quicker wearing out of the
wagon.
In the rural districts a lot of road
work is done by voters working out
their poll tax. This work is gener-
ally done when they can best spare
the time, which is in the fall. If
the men who do this work would
consult their best interests We be-
lieve they would arrange to do it
in the summer, even if it were not so
convenient and it cost them more.
i Road overseers who have this work
In charge can help in this line more
than anyone else. If they will but try,
q lot of this work now done in the fall
can be done when 1t should be. This
official should look more to good roads
than to his own OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
itieth Century Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-08-30
Biblical Diction Perfect.

The whole Bible is q revelation Of
perfection in speech. The writings Of
Paul, for instance, can be taken as
examples of perfect diction. The de-
scription of the shipwreck when he
was making his way to Rome will
stand for all time as the most thrilling
narrative Of a storm at sea. His ap-
peals to the members of the various
congregations with whom he CORE
sponded may be accepted as the best
writings we have upon teachings of
the Nazarene. The poems or psalms
of David, written hundreds of years
prior to the time the New Testament
was written, are still the choicest bits
of sentiment and Imagination that can
be found, inspiring in their faith and
beauty and enchanting in their elo-
quence. -: ~7.wss%H-