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Briefly Sketches Plans.

In briefly sketching her plans for
the future she said: Just think, If we
can interest 5000 or even 10000 more.
what We can do in heart work through
our personal service idea. Why. We
would have the largest body of unpaid
workers in the world-those who are
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Mrs. A. G. Draper Elected.

Mrs. Amos G. Draper of Washin gton
was elected editor of the D. A. r. Mag
azine. in special election yesterday,
the special election being necessary be-
cause she and Mrs. Eliza o. Dennison
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Bill to Check Letter Writers.

A bill to make the writing of a
threatening letter to the President a
mi sdemeanor was reported favora bly,
by the House Judiciary committee yes
terday.
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MRS. WILLARD T. BLOCK.

gratifying report, showing great prog
ress along all lines of patriotic endea-
vor, is to be presented by Mrs. Frank
Foster Greenawalt, the state regent
for the District, tomorrow morning.
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WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION
GROWING SOCIAL EVENT
President and Mrs. Wilson Greet
D. A. R. Delegates Southern
Society Entertains.

Cordial greeting by President and
Mrs. Wilson at the White House was
the croVning social event for the d
A. r. delegates yesterday afternoon
For more than two hours a double line
OF eager Daughters pressed by the
President and the first lady of the
land as they stood in the blue room
The introductions were made by Col
w. w. Harris. Mrs. William Cumming
Story stood in the red room and con-
Quoted an auxiliary reception.
Previous to the reception for the
Daughters the Children and Sons of
the Revolution We're accorded a recep-
ton by the President
Graciously Greeted.
Most of the D. A. r. delegates were
particularly interested in the gracious
greeting they received from Mrs. Will
son. as most of them were for the first
time enjoying the privilege of meeting
her.
The D. A. r. congress adjourned at
) O'Clock to attend the reception, and
for more than two hours a closely
packed throng filled the sidewalk from
the east entrance around the corner
into Pennsylvania avenue and down
to the west gate.
Among the first to gain admittance
was Mrs. Champ Clark. In all more
than 5000 Daughters and more than
700 Children We're greeted by the Pres
ident.
Entertained at Ball.
Last night the Southern Society of
Washington entertained the Off
GERS, members of the standing COM
mittees, delegates and pages of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
at their twenty fifth annual congress
at a reception and ball in the large
ballroom at the New Willard Hotel
from until l. O'Clock.
Mrs Story and her national staff did
not reach the ballroom until nearly
midnight. Many prominent government
officials attended.
Officers of the southern Society today
expressed regret that the reception had
to be held during holy week, but as the
congress of the II. A. r. has to be held
on the week in which the 10Th of April
falls. it makes it necessary for the re-
ception to be given during that week.
which on account of Easter coming so
unusually late this year happens to be
Inl
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working through love. the most Cod
like motive for the greatest worlS-the
uplift of their fellows"
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the state regent, brought to the atten-
ton of the chair the claim of Mrs.
William H. Talbot, candidate for vice
president general. that she had been
allowed no candidate. After some dis
cussion Mrs. Story asked Mrs. Talbot
if she was perfectly SATISFIED, and the
answer was yes.
Mrs. Margaret l.. H. Hicks, in her
report on the Children and Sons of the
Republic said that Michigan and Hi
nois are showing the most interest, and
that the most clubs have been organ
lied in Chicago and Grand Rapids. She
said the Mount Vernon Club of the
District was doing very encouraging
work.
While Mrs. Story was absent from
the congress. voting, Mrs. Kent Ham
ilton of Ohio. a vice president general,
occupied the chair.
Mrs Charles H. Stay, in reporting
on lectures and literature, paid her re-
spects to the movies and some of the
best known and most popular actors
and actresses. I'VE have no Charlie
Chaplins or Mary Pickfords, she SAID.
Threatened Clash Settled.
One of the matters that threatened
a real clash in the congress after a
spirited interchange was settled ami
cably by Mrs. Story. 1t was provoked
by the report of Mrs. Willard 7. Block.
originator of the Block certificates
a charter member of the organization
and chairman of the Liquidation ond
endowment funr of Memorial Contl-
sShe reported that s326.S0 had been
She reported that $3.50 had been
collected last year in this way, the
total collections s1S.437.04, and the net
profits. S2,197.12. and the society owns
more than 10000 certificates.
Mrs. Draper raised the question that
~ a
moved that they be referred to the
treasurer general for verificaton.
Behind the demand there was con-
strued political factional difference
ago to move the memorial hall certif-
icate circulation from Chicago. the
home city of Mrs. Block. committee
chairman. to this city. Since this has
been done it was shown the certificates
have not had as ready sale.
Attached to this construction was the
threat of Mrs. Block to resign from
her Office last year, and the insistence
of Mrs. Story that she retin office.
Plan Found Satisfactory.
Mrs Story presented terse and eff
fective argument to the assembly de-
nying any irregularities in Mrs. Blocks
report and explaining that satisfactory
negotiations were concluded on the
certificate plan.
Then why this bitterness and argu-
ment?" she asked. She was applauded
The motion was adopted to refer Mrs.
Blocks report to the treasurer gen
eral for verification, and later to sub
nit it to the congress assembled.
Mrs Block made a statement that
contrary to reports she was in friendly
relations with and always had been
loyal to the president general. She sug-
tested that Wen shake hands and be
happy" to which Mrs. Story gladly
agreed.
DR.. Luther H. Gulick. who has widely
travelled in the orient, asked for an
earnest interest in the far east by the
Daughters.
Reports of state regents occupied the
evening session. The District of Co
lumbia report was not heard through
lack of time 1t is known that a very
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French scientist once spent forty
FIVE years of his life and about S6pOvU
in attempting to produce blue rose
by artificial culture.
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Memorial Service Tonight.

\ memorial service is on the program
for tonight at o'clock. in comemora-
ton of the Daughters who have died
during the year. They include Mrs.
Ellen Hardin Walworth of Massachu-
sets. a founder; Mrs. Julius C. Bur-
rows of Michigan. late corresponding
secretary general. and others.
portrait of Mrs Adlai E. Stevenson,
honorary president general is to be
presented by the state of Illinois
There is TO be an elaborate musical
program at this memorial service. The
quartet from st. PauTs Lutheran
Church will participate - Mrs. Bertha
Hanson Gottsmann, Mrs. Julian Bry-
lawski. Leroy Glider and Arthur Gard
ner. There are to be duets by Mrs.
Brylawski and Mr.. Glider and solos by
Mrs. Brylawski.
Reports of state regents who were
unable to make their reports last night
for lack of time are to be given to-
morrow under the head of unfinished
business The other matteSs left over
for tomorrow are confirmation of state
regents and state vice regents, report
of the committee on resolutions by
Miss Janet Richards. consideration of
d A r. markers, and any new bust
ness that is to come before this con-
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DAUGHTERS GET APPEAL
TO ASSIST MEMORIAL
Report by Committee Gives Plans for
Projected Highway to
Mount Vernon.

A statement that the proposed me-
mortal highway to Mount Vernon has
really been started through a road ac-
tually existing and an appeal to MEM
bers of Congress to further the plans
for the memorial bridge were features
of report by Mrs. William A. Smoot.
She said the principal work of her COM
mittee is ito perpetuate a beautiful
idea"
Mrs. Robert T. Reineman made a firm
denial of the fact that the marking
and preservation of historic spots was
to glorify war.
Many reports from states on work of
preservation during the year past were
attached to Mrs. Reineman's report.
Mrs. Smooth urged the Daughters to
use all moral SuaSion in their power
to bring influence to bear for the con-
struction of a grand memorial highway
to Mount Vernon, the home of George
Washington. She anticipated that such
a highway would present one of the
most beautiful in the country.
Mrs. Augsburg told of the efforts of
1000 daughters, who are pledged to
keep alive the memories of the early
histories of the localities from which
they come.
Mrs James H. Campbell spoke of the
collection of data respecting seals and
their Impressions, for the purpose of
assembling them for permanent pres
ervation in Memorial Hail.
Speaks on Nations Seal.
Mrs. Edgar A. Ross reported on The
Great Seal of the United States" pre-
served in the State Department.
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook recon-
mended special badges for certain of
the officers general, charter members
and others distinguished for their eff
forts for the organization.
Mrs. George Macrariane made a
strong appeal for national legislation
to prohibit the dissertation of the
American flag.
Mrs. Daniel Lothrop made prepared
ness the keynote of her talk, in re-
ferring to instilling in the children
the spirit of patriotism and other ideals
for which the organization stands.
Mrs. James d. Iglehart. head of the
Star-Spangled Banner Association. up
held the high moral forces being
brought to bear through the associa-
ton to help make the American flag
and American life synonymous"
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of Pennsylvania had polled 499 votes
each in the first ballotinS. The result
of the ballotlng yesterday was Mrs.
Draper, 444, and Mrs. Dennison, 1858.
As there has been considerable ques-
ton and controversy over the number of
votes cast for other candidates, the OFF,
cial returns are given as follows:
: For vice presidents general-the first
ten elected: Mrs. George Maynard Minor,
Connecticut, 1886; Mrs. w. G. Spencer,
Tennessee; 9o7; Mrs. William Butter
worth. Illinois. 907: Mrs. Harold o.
Howell, Iowa. 1893; Mrs. C. H. Tebault,
LOUISIANA. 179: Mrs. Alvin V. Lane.
Texas, 1853: Mrs. George W. Gedney, New
Jersey. ILL., Mrs. J. F. Maupin. Virginia,
6.5; Mrs. Joseph S. Wood. New York,
672; Mrs. Eliza Ferry Leary, Washing
ton. 642: Mrs. Charles r. Davis, Mime
sofa, $50; Mrs. William II. Talbot,
Maryland, SOS; Mrs. George T. Small
wood, District of Columbia. 552
Honorary vice president general-Mrs.
John Newman Carey. Indiana, ago
(eiected); Mrs. James Ross Mellon, Penn
sylvania, 472.
Corresponding secretary general-Mrs.
Delos A. Blodgett, 1854.
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Begun Twelve Years Ago,

Mrs. Enslow really started this work
twelve years ago as a social probation
officer in the Juvenile Court here. For
four years she was the friend of the
child who had gone astray, and in that
time looked after more than 500 cases.
1t was then that Judge William H. De
Lacy. influenced by the work that Mrs.
Enslow had accomplished. wrote a let
ter of appreciation to the president
general of the d. A. R., Mrs. Matthew
Scott. At the last congress Mrs.
Enslow finally persuaded the Daugh-
ters to authorize the charity work ex-
tension by telling them of heart-inter-
est stories of her own personal ex-
perience.
In her report she emphasized the
value of personal service and illus
trated that one of the benefactions is
that on Easter Sunday in New York
alone hundreds of poor children in
hospitals will receive an Easter lily, an
American flag and a heartful of SYM
pathy and gladness" Mrs. Enslow says:
Il call it heart work. for we are not
catering to beggars. but just giving
persons in misfortune new and
friendly grip on life"
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ROSE CRO|X KNIGHTS
HOLD MYSTIC BANQUET
Symbolic Lights Extinguished at
Solemn Service of Scottish
Rite Masons.

The solemn service of eNtincushinR
the symbolic lights and the mystic
banquet of the knights Rose Croix
gelist Chapter. knights Rose Croix.
owing allegiance to the Scottish Rite
Of Freemasonry of the southern juris-
diction of the United States. at the
cathedral. Sd and L streets northwest,
last evening.
After the formal opening OF the chap
ter and preliminary services the exer-
cises took place In the banquet hall, on
the main floor, and We're opened with
the invocation by Rev. William Tayloe
Snyder. X. {. c. H.. venerable master
Of kadosh of Albert Pike Consistory.
During the banquet, at which Wise
Master George Roscoe Davis, X. e. c.
H, presided, "A program OF classical Sc
lections rendered by Herman
Rakemann. violinist; Dore Wolfsteiner,
cellist. and Harry Wheaton Howard.
pianist.
Following the banquet the customary
toasts were proposed. addresses made
by distinguished members of the Scot
fish Rite and the symbolic ceremonies
of eXtinguishing the lights were con-
Quoted by the officers of Evangelist
Chapter.
To Rekindle Lights Sunday.
The symbolic lights will be rellindled
Easter Sunday afternoon at o'clock in
the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Sd and f
streets northwest, a service attendance
upon which is obligatory upon every
knight Rose Croix. Wise Master George
Roscoe Davis has invited the member of
the rite to bring the women of their fami
lies to witness the ceremonies, which will
commemorate the moment when the
Word was recovered: when the Cubical
Stone was changed into the Mystic
Rose; when the Blazing Star reappeared
in all its splendor; the Columns of the
Temple were re-establiShed and the
Working Tools of Masonry restored:
when the True Light dispelled the
Darkness and the New Law began to
rule upon the earth.
The musical program for these cere-
monies will include an organ voluntary.
by Harry g. kimball, 32d degree, organ
list of the rite: soprano solo. Sullivans
Awake. Thou That Sleepest." Mrs Mary
Sherier Bowie; duet, Grainer's "Ho-
sanna,' Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. NJ. Bowie,
and a tenor solo, Stanier's My Hope Is
in the Everlasting" J. f. NJ. Bowie.
Rev. DR.. PSul r. Hickok. sd degree,
grand prelate of the Grand Commandery
of knights Templar of The District of
Columbia, will deliver the address.
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HOW AN IDEA DEVELOPED
INTO A GREAT CHARITY
Organization Founded by Former
Washington Woman Described Be.
fore D. A. R. Congress.

How an idea born in Washington
and mothered by former resident of
the capital. which had but 500 for its
support, has started charity that
within one year has stretched over
twenty-five states. with humanitarian
work amounting to many thousands
OF dollars and inestimable personal
service. was told the D. A. r. con-
gress yesterday
Mrs. Carrie Ridley Enslow, now of
Brooklyn, national charity officer Of
the D. A r.. made her report Briefly,
this stated that with an appropriation
of S1o0-27 cents a day-for postage
she has organized work which is now
in progress in twenty-five states; that
more than $4,000 has actually been
spent in humanitarian work; that more
than 500 hospital visits have been
made. 1.5o0 destitute children taken
care of and 40S toothbrush brigades
established
She asked for an appropriation of
81 cents a day-for postage alone-to
send out the circular letters author
lied by the congress. She pays all OF
her other expenses herself
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Disagreement Is Adjusted.

The disagreement between members
Of the Maryland delegation and the
administration over the matter of a
tsller apparently was settled yester-
eAR when Mrs.. Arthur Lee Bosley,
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Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton attending the twenty-fifth centen-
NAL congress of their national society
are for the most part sightseeing to-
day. and many of them are on pilgrim
ages to Mount Vernon and to the ma
tional cemetery at Arlington. Some few,
who live at a distance have left for
their homes, but most of them will
stay over for the final sessions tomor-
row.
Out of respect for this being Good
Friday, according to annual custom no
meetings of the Congress have been ar
ranged for today, save the memorial
services tonight.
An important committee meeting for
those who are drafting the report on
resolutions is being held with the
chairman, Miss Janet Richards. presid-
ing at the New Willard. 1t is stated
on good authority that several import
ant recommendations are to be made
and that the report will occupy much
time at the session of the congress to-
morrow morning.
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Mrs. Robert H. Jones gave a luncheon
Wednesday in honor of Miss Ida T.
Rodman, state regent of North Caro-
lima D. A. R., and Mrs. John +. Wiley.
reporting secretary of the North Caro-
lima d. A. r.
The other guests were Mrs. Theodore
Morrison. Mrs. II. f. c. Bryant. Mrs
w. w. Ashe and Mrs w. f. 1elVer-
ton. jr.
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Following Is the program Of satur.
days meeting Cd the Moaongahela
Valley Round Table which Is holding
sessions IL the High school building.
In the morning the various sections
win resume their discussions at 8
O'Clock and at 1890 another general
session will be held, at which Super:
intendent W. d. Brightwell, OF
Brownsville, Pa, will speak on Penn
sy1vania's new school code. State
Superintendent NJ. P. Shawkey will
be present In the forenoon and take
some part in the discussion. Many in
teresting questions are up for discus
sion. The local quartet OF the High
school and the Girls Glee club will
furnish the music for the evening
All Sessions are open TO the public
and all are invited to attend.
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Personals.

Mrs. Charles Daley and daughter OF
New Martinsville. are visiting with
friends in this city.
w. N. Way and Walter H. O'Day
OF the Eureka Pipe Line company.
have returned from business trip
to Clarksburg
Mrs. John T. Hopkins and sister
Mrs. Boutwell,. Of the Clayton add.
ton, were visiting in Logansport on
Thursday.
Harry Foote arrived Wednesday
and started rehearspls for the big
Elks minister's.
Misses Laura Campbell. Marie
Bower and Marguerite Mcconnell.
have returned to their homes in Metz
after visit in this city with Mrs
Shankey Shackleford.
Mrs. Barney Workman, who has
been i'll for the last four weeks. witt;
typhoid fever, Is now able to sit up
for a short time each day. \
Mrs. Blanche Moorehead and daugh.
tiers. Creola and Rozella, have been
called to Indiana. Pa, on account Of
the illness Of the formers mother
Mrs. Frank q. Furbee and Mrs
William H. Furbee were entertained
AuLauA8 Wy ME' anu 4nEos V. M bar
rack, at their home in the Brookside
addition.
Postmaster Connolly, OF Littleton
was in this city Thursday visiting
with friends.
Capt. G. 3. Wells, of Glover Gap
was here Thursday visiting with
friends.
W. s. Byard, B. & O. Car repair
man. Of Glover Gap. has returned tc
his home after visit with friends
in this city.
J. H. Keller, B. & o. relief agent, oil
Wheeling, was visiting at the local
B. & o. offices Thursday.
Seymour Yeater has returned from
Colfax, where he was looking after
business interests.
Elwood Taught. OF McMechen, w
Va, was here Thursday visiting will
his parents on the Burt Hill.
II. 9. Long, Of Washington. Pa.
Is in the city visiting with relatives
Walter r. 0rndorf. OF New Martins
Vile, has returned to his home aftel
a weeks visit with relatives here.
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VERDUN DEFENDER
YOUTH At SIXTY
Always in the Pink of Con
dition And Is Modest to
a Fault.

. T.
PARIS. March 10 Correspond
ence of The Associated Press)-Gen,
eral Henri Petain, the defender OF
verdun, is typical Of the modern
french soldier. He is just 60. He re-
eeived his commission as second l1eu'
tenant in 1873, and became captain
a 1890 and a colonel in 1900. He was
colonel when the far began and was
going TO retire.
General Petain first distinguished
himself during the retreat from Char:
:roi in the early. days of the war.
u hoc,as 13e hrfsad liitadr IL. S J and
40 D 800 ,,...S,s83 snd go ronid}v
seAess y ~. - o. ..+.S@SS! - n"
% his present position
He Is curiously modest man and
a,o+oe has,np photographed. He is i'm.
sst,.f,;I. -, ,,,,,o1r,
me 1i'e popular 71pPl'a WIN n1s us heH "Ao
he treats as though they were ms own
children: General Petains is very me-
thod,ce, and weighs Ills food every
= - -, sor
lay, saying tl ina IS ~ -; heGeesa.s -
officers to- be in perfect condftion as
Tor racehorses.' Keeping in condition
l. b,ssnet . mania, Heswas turned ont
- 80 az 70 ...,.sa,,.ra o.omnta,. Sonra IA.
- : "At 80! 49, - - lie :,
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Rai1earsats.

There will be two performances OF
the big Elk minstrels March 80 and
81. Rehearsals go merrily on and ev'
cry night large company Of the best
local talent in the city gather at the
Elks club and are put through the
latest songs and dances, to the amuse-
ment OF all in the cast. which mum.
bers about 60. Quite display OF tai
ent from neighboring cities is included
in the roster. and from present indica-
tions and the enthusiasm manifested
at the rehearstls, this promises to
exceed the speed limit in local theatre
calls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-24
VILLAS CAREER IN
THE REVOLUTION

February 81, 191c-Refuses to rec
opnize Huerta government Joins Car
rama.
october 2S. 1913-Captures Torreon.
Kills 300 Huertaists.
November z, 1918. Captures Chihua-
November 26, 1913-captures Ju.
arez. Called liking Of Juarez.''
December Ii, 1913-Holds Luis Ter:
razas captive for $3.50, 900 ransom.
February IS, 19t4-W. S. Benton.
British subject, shot at his orders.
June II, 1914-Breaks with Carran-
ga.
June 1e, 1914--Resigns as command
er Of tho north; seizes railways OF Tor
reon, Chihuahua and Juarez.
Juno 25, 1914-Takes Queretaro., Re-
news allegiance to Carranza
August 4, 1914---Breaks with Carran-
"a. 4, ~. 4
october IT, 1914-Heads Aguasca1-
ientes convention. Endorses Gutierrez.
December l, 1914-Enters Mexico
February 3, 1915-Assumes presi.
dency Of Mexico. Il
April II, Defeated by obregon
: June !. 1914 Defeated BY obregon
: June IL 1e15-Evacuates Aguscal.
October q, 1s15-1nvades Sonora
against Carranza.
November 2, 1915Abandons attack
on Prieta. Retreats to Naco.
November 10, 1915 Denounces Uni.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-24

The first grade Of the Central
school gave an excellent program yes
terday morning at the chapel. A story
told by little Miss Sarah Springer
deserves special mention. The eighth
grade will give the program next
and this will be the last
chapel program given by them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-24

Mrs. Lima shuttlesworth, OF Nor.
gantown, was in this city yesterday.
from Newton street to the home of
her sister. Mrs. ELLIOTT Springer, near
Morgantown avenue.
William Irons, of Colfax, was in
the city yesterday, on business.
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Celebrated Anniversary.

Mrs. s. W. stillings and grandson.
Charles, have returned after a weeks
visit In Weston. They visited II. q.
Stilling's family and celebrated her
son, Harry's forty-flrst birthday, hay'
ing kept each anniversary up to the
present time.
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EXCHANGE

The. PolIyanna, class ofrthe Palatine
Sunday school will hold an
exchange Saturday morning, March
25, att Springer Bros. furniture store.
at o'clock, a variety of
home made eatables will be on sale.