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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
cowmcn Coming 10 Convention.

East Las Vegas, y. NJ. Feb. 26.-In-
dications are that twenty-five or more
of the Cowboys Reunion association
will attend the Panhandle Southwest
Cattlemen's association meeting in AL
buduerque early next month. Score
tary LeNoir of the reunion said today
that he had received eighteen replies
to the letters he sent out inviting the
reunion members to go in body to
the stoekmen's convention. Mr.. Lee
Noir did not expect such an early re-
sponse. and he thinks it indicates a
larger attendance than he had loo Ned
for
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
Ynn,li Indians ncfentcd

Douglas, Ariz.. Feb. 26.-A large
body Of laqui Indian troops have been
driven from Aqua Las Burros, in the
Naqm river valley, by troops of the
de facto Mexican government under
command Of Col. Ahelardo Rodriguez.
according to a message received here
today by Ives Lelevier. Mexican con-
sui. from Gen. p. Elias Gales. military
governor of sonora. The Indians sur
tered heavy loss. Il was said.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
MANY OFFICERS AND MEN

Fetrogrod. Feb 20 (yia London,
nag y. m.)--~Thc capture of 235 Of
fcers, 1888 men and S2S guns in tho
operations about Erzefum was an
nounced IN the official statement from
Che Russian war office today. The
pursuit Of tho Turkish army continue8
and thc Russians have occupied the
village Of Aschkcla. ffiS miles west of
Erzernm on the road to Trcbizond.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
BOTH HUSBAND AND
WIFE SELF SLAIN


Decatur Ill, Feb 2G--William H.
Norman and wife. Bertha Norman,
committed suicide after Mrs. Emma
Harris was fatally shot by Norman in
his home here today. Mrs. Harris,
In an ante-mortem statement, said
the shooting was a result of Il plot
between her and her friend, Mrs.
Norman to prove unfaithfulness on
the part of the husband.
According TO Mrs. Harris, Norman
drew revolver when they accused
him and shot Mrs Harris. He then
turned the gun on himself. Mrs.
Norman's father accused her of do
ing the shooting few minutes later,
and In reply she picked up the samo
revolver and sent bullet through
her brain.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
Gcncrai Strike threatened.

Mexico city, Feb. 2G---Ia Casa OBJ
zero Mundial the Mexican branch of
the Industrial Workers of the World
which threatened a strike in the va
rious cities of the republic to COM
mence tomorrow unless wage in
crease Of 90 per cent in gold was
granted was Informed by the govern
ment today that any attempt al dis
order would be met by force
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
BREAKS 4 COLD
N A FEW HOURS
First Dose Of "Pape'S Cold
Compound Relieves All
Grippe Misery.
Don't stay stuffed I'M!

DON'T stay stuffed-up!
Quit blowing and snufflingl A dose
Of ''Pape's Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken will end grippe misery and
break up severe cold either in the
head, chest body or limbs.
It promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages: stops nasty
discharge or nose running; relieves
sick headache. dullness. feverishness,
sore throat, snoezing, soreness and
stiffness.
"Papo's Cold Compound" is the
quickest surest relief known and
costs only rs cents at drug stores. 1t
acts without assistance, tastes nice,
and causes no inconvenience. Don't
accept substitute
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27

Los Angeles. Feb. 25.-Frank j.
Hamilton. a mining engineer and real
estate dealer Of this city and Pasa-
dena, here, was arrested tonight on
an Indictment charging him with set
ting fire to his residence in Pasadena
with intent 10 defraud insurance COM
nanies. He was lodged in the city Jail
in default of $4,000 bail.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
PARIS Is CALM IN
FACE OF GREAT BATTLE

Paris. Feb. s6 C. p. m.l--Paris Is
extraordinarily calm in the presence
Of the great battle now In progress
around Nerdun. There are no indi-
cations Of tension or nervousness. but
only sober confidence In the result
prevails.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
Suffragettc LECTURE

Santa Fe, Feb. s6.-Miss Doris
stevens chairman OF the national or
sanization department of the Con-
gressional Union for Woman's Suf-
ffage, arrived last evening and will
address the state rally at the capitol
on Monday evening.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27

not always be gagged BY taking or
kiclaing kilometer n two There
are places where either side would
greatly strengthen is position by fall
ing back were Il not that the moral Of
feet Is such strong influenccsin war"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27

We're estimated at twenty thousand.
The names of the three French
generals referred to apparently have
been stricken out by the French
censnr.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
EARLY TRAINING
IS ADVOCATED
BY WHITMAN
New York Governor Believes
Youth Should Be Taught
Military Tactics Opposed to
the Volunteer System.

Buffalo. n. r.. Feb Ex-Governor
/ Whitman in a speech delivered to-
night advocated compulsory milf
fary training fer the American youth
holding 1t to be the one true base Of
the citizen soldery idea.
THE battlefields of Europe DENT
onstratc to all the world" said the
governor, that right must still be
backed up by might. Let ms hold TO
our ancient faith as steadfastly as in
the past, but let us not be blind TO
the bitter facts OF the present that
made adequate preparedness ne
cessity
AS to the form of preparedness, |
have long since committed myself IN
opposition to the so-called volunteer
system. hold that the nation has
no right to ask that of one citizen
which II does not ask of another, and
that where the preciousness of life
is concerned an equality of demand
must be made that takes no account
of class or circumstances"
Citizens Who VIII be soldiers.
1T is not compulsory military SER
vice that | preach declared sr.
Whitman "'ro take men away from
the normal civil pursuits for three
years, subjecting their maturity 20.
continued contact with the business
of war, Is to make soldiers ut the ex-
pense OF citizens. That the United
States must be turned into an arm
ed camp is a thought intolerable to
free men. our task is to make citi-
zens able and willing to become sol
diers when the country calls
The Australian system he advocat- |
ed as the one best suited to the
United States, because, he said, ii |
proceeds upon the sound belief that
defense Is an unacceptable
obligation Of citizenship and as vital I
4 national consideration as education I
Itself"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
Dcsnondenu Passion. sulcl,les.

St Louis, Feb. 2G--Rev. Herman
Schultz, pastor of st. Engelhart's
Catholic church here, committed sui
eide here today. lie had been de-
spcndcnt as a result Of Illness.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27

the region to the north Of Dixmude.
our batteries carried out destructive
fires on the enemy works AZ Merck
en-"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
GERMANS UNFORTUNATE
IN TIMING THE ATTACK

London, Feb. 90 (9;05 y. MIA
delayed dispatch from the CORE
/ spondcnt OF Reuters Telegram COM
pany at British headquarters in the
field. dated Thursday. says that the
Germans could not have chosen n
more inopportune time for the often
sive against Nordun At the beginning
Of the attack, the weather suddenly
changed TO the most severe winter
spell in several years and tho snow and
frost seriously hampers their move
ments.
The great activity in the Ypres sa-
licnt during the past fortnight, the
dispatch SAYS was really in the nature
OF diversion. II the Germans had
/ found il possil le to push beyond the
international trenches. the fighting
would have assumed the proportions
of another battle Of Ypres The de-
Tense, however, was too strong to be
swept through. REGARDED as a feint,
the operation failed simply because
the british general staff was not de-
celved as Ia It's true character.
The Germans probably improved
their positions southeast Of Ypres and
leiorc Givenchy. Whether these Inn
pFoeements are worth the price paid
Is another matter
Probably the correspondent
states there is not clear conception
az home of The present phase on this
front People may be saying that al
though there Is talk Of our ability 70
take German first line trenches when
ever we Ike. we never do SO. but that
the Germans occupy . bit of our front
line whenever they make mp their
minds 10 do So.
British Not Attacking.
THE explanation lies right on the
surface, The British army is not at
lacking yet II may be necessary to
develop q eountr-stroke occasionally
and. of course. II is always necessary
60 So on wasting life diligently by
every possible means OF trench attri.
ton. But this leaves the general
strategic scheme unchanged
The Germans. on the other hand.
arc attacking because they feel the vi
tai nreency for 20 dong II Is reason
able 10 conclude that the price they
pay for such tactics Is Infinitely higher
lhan the price they exact from the ae-
Tense II one side attacks the other
suddenly under conditions OF normal
dispositions OF troops, Il probably will
capture some length OF trenches. Such
a consequence may net sufficiently al
feel The local situation To call for a
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27

victors. His fortune is estimated a
$3.50. 600.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-27
Strong Bros. Motor Equipment Arrives

m HERE il purchased
~ / the
Motor Invalid Car and Motor Heac.
The IIese Of the Soyle o6 Gylmcr and
of the best and
gray darker shade as trim
the
maHd likewise needing nsfd dome
lights fans three Pullman revolving chairs with back
in and III
possible OF i
The designs both the ear Invalid appearance well
Bro keeping the
and best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
CHILD WELFARE BODY
MEETS IN ANACOSTIA
Members Are Urged by Mrs. Giles
Scott Rafter to Join Moth
ers' Congress.

A meeting of the Child Welfare Asso-
citation of Anacosta was held yesterday
afternoon at the ketcham School, on 10Th
street southeast, with a large number in
attendance. Miss Gertrude Phillips, prin-
cipal of the school, welcomed the mem
bers and she was followed with an adj
dress by Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter. who
urged the association to affiliate itself
with the Congress OF Mothers. She also
urged a greater interest be shown in the
children. especially in regard to the sum-
mer recreation, and also outlined the OBJ
ject of the vocational educati onal bill now
before Congress.
Prof Harnid extended an invitation to
the members to become members of the
community singing club. which is being
organized in the southeast section of the
city, and dwelt particularly upon the eff
feet of music on home life.
DR.. Roe Fulkerson was also a speaker,
dealing particularly with the care of the
eyes. He gave many suggestions in the
treatment of the eyes and his discourse
was intended to assist parents in caring
for their children.
Mrs. Charles F. Roberts. president. pre-
sided and announced that A delegate
would be appointed to attend the confer
ence to be held on childs hygiene at the
Raleigh Hotel in the near future The
March meeting is to be held in the after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
ENTERED SERVICE OF j. S.
JUST FIFTY YEARS AGO
Andrew Jackson Whitaker, Expert
: Accountant in Treasury. Re-
ceives Flowers.

Andrew jackson Whitaker. expert
accountant in the office of the con-
troIler of the Treasury. entered gov
eminent service fifty years ago yes
terday. February 10. 1866. 1t has not
been continuous service. for twice the
exisencies of changing political admin
istrations separated him from his job
Yet it was a jubilee recognized by his
associates, who presented him WITH
flowers in remembrance of the day and
called upon him in his office IN the
Treasury building throughout the day
One gift of flowers was contributed
by Controller W. W. Warwick and AS
sistant Controller Charles Marshall
Force Another was the joint gift OF
fellow employees. The cards accom-
panying both testimonials were done
in exquisite script and gold by John
w Reid another expert accountant,
whose fine italian hand is seen IN
many decisions of the controller ana
in characterization of all similar cards
of good fellowship.
Mr. Whitaker was born August Z.
1S45, in Toulon. Star county. H. He
served in the civil war as a member
of an Illinois volunteer regiment, 60
ing duty in Missouri. He was appoint
ed a clerk in the Office of the audltor
for the War Department, and IN 1881
was transferred to the office OF the
second controller of the Treasury.
Two years later he was appointed by
the President as deputy auditor for the
NAVY pepartment. He lost out with the
change of administration. but came back
in 1890,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
WANT PLACES FOR DRILLS.
Former High School Cadets to Form
Reserve Army,"

Permission to use the high school
buildings for drilling purposes and to
use the equipment of the high school
cadets. as well as rife ranges in the
schools is to be asked of the board of
education in the near future by the
sx-high school cadets. a campaign is
TO be started in the near future to en-
roll in the organization every able bod
fed former high school cadet. Walter
c. Rathbone. president of the organiza-
ton, is to direct the campaign.
1t is claimed that the use of the
buildings and equipment would be of
very little added expense to the Dis
trict and at the same time the city
would be getting what might be con-
gidered reserve army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
The Has-Beens

/ read the papers every day and
oft encounter tales which show
there hope for every jay who in
LIES battle fails. I've just been
reading of gent who joined the
has-been ranks at fifty years with
out cent or credit at the banks.
But undismayed he buckled
down. refusing to be beat, and
captured fortune and renown
he's now in Easy street. Men
say that fellows down and out
ne'er leave the rocky track. but
facts will show. beyond doubt.
that has-beens do come back. |
know, for | who write this rhyme,
when forty-odd years old was
down and out. without a dime,
my whiskers full OF mold. BY
black disaster l was trounced
until it Jared my spine: /
was a failure SO pronounced |
didn't need a sign. And after !
had soaked my coat ! said (at
forty-three). I'll see ii l can
catch the goat that has escaped
from me-. | labored hard; !
strained my dome to do nv daily
grind, until in triumph I came
home. my bil1y-goat behind. And
any man who still has health NAV
with the winners stack. and have
a chance at fame and wealth.
for has-beens do come back.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
Icelanders on Stage.

Although it still is in it's infancy, it
has more than justified it's existence, it
is declared. Various types of plays
have been presented by groups repre-
sentng diverse races. One of the
peculiarities of North Dakota is that
- per cent of its population are either
foreign born or of foreign descent. One
Of the most effective productions was
the staging Of a tabieau entitled "A
Farmhouse Scene in Iceland Thirty
Years Ago. by twenty young men and
women of Icelandic descent. Every
detail of Icclandic home life vas car
RED out.
other young people of foreign de-
scent were invited likewise to depict
the national life Of their fathers and
mothers The influence of the little
country theater throughout the state
mas been widespread. At the end of
its first year there were already in
North Dakota between 1900 and 1000
people participating in home talent
plays. due primarily to the influence
OF the little country theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
Value of Hurt Estate Not Disclosed,

The value of the estate left by the
late Henry Hurt, vice president of the
Capital Traction Company. is not dis
closed by the petition for the probate
of his will. filed by his widow. Mrs.
Annie Hurt. who also is sole bene-
ficiary of the estate. Mrs. Hurt says
her husband owned his home, at 1925
street northwest. of the assessed
value of SAP. and had personal prop
erty lin excess of 100000" Beyond
his widow. the court is told. Mr.. Hurt
had no known heirs or next of kin.
Attorney \. B. Lcet represents the
widow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
Steamer Gratitude Again on Duty.

After having been held prisoner on
a mudbank overnight, the steamer
Gratitude of the Potomac and Chesa-
peake line yesterday afternoon sue
ceeded in getting afloat from bar
in Mattawoman creek and returned to
this city The steamer grounded We'd
nesday afternoon as she was on her
return trip to this city from Proctor's
wharf. The grounding occurred at the
beginning of her homeward trip, when
she had no passengers aboard. She
was not damaged and returned to duty
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
Resigns Again in 1893

In 1898 they again got his job, he re-
signing when advised that an old hench-
man of the party of the ''ins was walt
ing for it. In 1897 he re-entered public
service as a law clerk in the same office
and was transferred in s99 to the office
of the controller of the Treasury where
he has since been stationed.
In 1875, Mr.. Whitaker was designated
for the important trust of taking to
London the per cent bonds OF the IS
sue of the previous year, to be delivered
to British financial interests which took
over the great part of the loan. At this
time he visited Paris and places in Bel
GUM and Holland. He also has been as
signed to many delicate tasks, requiring
travel about the country. with other
things as a field agent to select sites Tor
federal buildings and on committee In
vestigatio of various characters.
In 1901 Mr.. Whitaker was dfsbursinS
officer of the commission that located
dry dock at New Orleans.
Mr. Whitaker is an enthusiastic golf
pla ger. and is Il member of the Ban
noCkDurn Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
Benefit Entertainment Given.

An entertainment and lecture was
given Wednesday evening for the bene-
At Of fund to build new steps in
front of st. Aloysius Church. Tom
Daily of Philadelphia spoke on The
Gayety of Nations" a musical pro-
gram featured the entertainment
Those who contributed to the enter
tainment included Misses Odea. Mary
Dore, Ruth Norris. Lillian M.Iovick, NJ
Louise sullivan and Messrs. CantweIl,
Cady George and William Sanderson,
Kelley. Neegau, Sheehan, NJ. X. A. Fen
nell and the ST. Aloysius Mems Choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
C. L. Parsons to Speak on Radium.

c. L. Parsons of the bureau of mines
is announced to speak on "Radium.'' at
a meeting of the Chemical Society of
Washington. Friday evening. February
IS. at S O'Clock. at the Cosmos Club.
The lecture will be illustrated with
lantern slides and motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
To Talk to North Carolinians.

Representative Charles NJ. Steadman
of North Carolina is announced to speak
at meeting of Camp No. III, u. c. v.
evening. March Fl. at o'clock
at Confederate Memorial Hall, 1922 Yer
mont avenue. a special invitation is ex-
tended to all North Carolinians in Wash
ington to be present. Representative
Steadman served in the civil war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
MRS. THOMPSON CHOSEN
DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
Elected Head of Local Woman's Re-
lief Corps at Meeting of Twenty
Seventh Annual Convention.

Mrs. Jennie I. Thompson. one of the
most active workers in the Woman's
Relief Corps. was elected department
president at the second meeting of the
twenty-seventh annual convention in
G. a. r. Hall last night. Election of
the other officers has been postponed
until Monday evening. Before the
election Mrs. Thompson. who had in
spected all the corps, made report on
their financial condition and work.
The senior aid. Mrs. Nora B. Atkin-
son. was commended for excellent
work during the c. A Il. encampmcnt
Reports Are Submitted.
The chairman of the executive COM
mittee. Mrs Mary Van Ness. gave a re-
pert on a turkey dinner served for
the benefit of the order, under her
direction.
The president. Mrs. Mamie P. Dorsey,
and press correspondent, Mrs. Isabel
Worreli Ball, also read their reports.
which were referred to the proper
committee.
Miss Buckles. chairman of a commit
tee to visit hospitals, reported mem
bers of her committee have been as
siduous in their attentions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
LITTLE THEATER" MAN
TO TELL STORY HERE
Alfred G. Arvold Scheduled to Ad-
dress Washington Drama
League Center.

The members of the Washington
Center of the Drama League will have
an opportunity next week of meeting
the originator OF one of the most sue
cessful of the little theater movements
in this country. and of hearing first
hand from him of his venture in this
field. 1t is said that no recent theat-
rical experiment has received more
widespread praise or aroused more Sc
rious interest than has been bestowed
on the Little Country Theater, located
in one of the buildings of the North
Dakota Agricultural College at Fargo,
" d.
Alfred G.. Arvold, the founder, has re-
ceived inquiries from all parts of the
Union. and several residents of Porto
Rico and the Philippines have already
undertaken the work of developing lit
tie country theaters in their respec-
tive communities.
Tour of the Country.
Mr.. Arvold's address at the last an
nual convention of the Drama Lea que
of America aroused such enthusiasm
that it has been arranged for him to
make tour of the various Drama
League Centers of the country. He
will be in Washington Saturday, Feb
ruary 10. and will address the Drama
League that evening at O'Clock al the
Friends School. 1909 ! street. Follow
ing the lecture there will be an in
formal reception to Mr.. -Arvold.
The object of the little country
theater is to produce such plays as
can be staged easily in a country
school. the basement of country
church. in the sitting room of a farm
house, in the town hall or any place
where people assemble. Its principal
function is to stimulate an interest for
clean drama and original entertain
ment among the people living in the
open country or villages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-11
Booker Held for Grand Jury.

Charles I. Booker. colored. was held
for the action of the grand jury in
$1,000 bonds yesterday in the Police
Court on charge of violation of sec
ton 312 of the penal code. Booker, who
was arrested by Detective Springmann, is
alleged to have exhibited and had in
his possession certain obscene pictures.