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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
PLAY At ST. HiIda's Hall.

The students of st. Hilda's Hall gave
pleasure to an appreciative audience OF
last Saturday night, in the presenta
ton of scenes from SophcIes' "Anti
gone. The performance of the trag
edy was preceded by several beautiful
poses from well known Greek sculp.
lures, the Frleze of the Parthenon, the
Three Graces. The Nine MUSES., Niobe
and her children, among them.
The chorus, an essential part of a
Greek play, was led by Miss jamie Bush
ong, whose clear enunciation and good
voice fitted her for the part. The Greek
maidens who followed her lead, with
their white robes, hower-garlanded
heads and sweet voices. were an at
tractive substitute for Greek Senators.
Two of the choruses sung, "Orb of
Helios' and Wonders in Nature" we
see and scan, were from MendeIssohn' s
Antigone" choruses. as was Miss
Bushong's solo, 20. Heart Rendering
Sight, sung with fine effect as Anti
gone was led to her death. The final
chorus with words by Miss Harmer.
was sung to Chopin's Goth Prelude.
The principals in the case deserve all
CONNIE ndation. They were as follows:
Miss Julia Peyton. Antigone; Miss M
b Grantham, Creon, the King; Miss
Helen Quintard, Ismene; Miss Esther
Kane, Haemon; Miss Frances Grar
than, Guard; Miss Eleanor Wade, Tire
siss. Louisa Riley and Winifred Diller,
Guards.
The immense value of such work in
the schools was shown by the dignity
Ut bearing clearness of enunciation and
fulness of appreciation evinced through
out the performance.
Miss Frances Harmer, whose train
ing shows such desirable results, is to
be congratulated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
Personal Mention.


Miss Ethel Laadis is home from Bait
moe.
Mr. VIM. Milton spent the week end Will
his family here,
Mr. Geo NJ Beltzhoover, Jr, is yisitin,
in New York City.
MRS, Joseph Trapnell has been on visi
to Baltimore, Md.
MrS. George A. Mock has been visiting
friends ia Baltimore
Miss Mary Eagan is on visit to Wash
ington and Baltimore.
Mr.. S. NJ. Behrend stopped off short
time with his family here.
MIS-. Albert Diehl, of Frederick, attended
the funeral of Mr., Louis Diehl,
Mrs, Straith Trussell. of Washington, D.
g., is visiting her sis.er, Mrs. A. Bush.
Mr.. f. NJ. Bushong, of Woodstock,
s"ent today with his son, Alto ney F. L.
Bushong.
Miss Clara Hooff has returned from an
extended visit to Norfolk, Va, and Balti-
more, Nd
Mr.. e, N. Alder has gone to Akron, Ohio,
where he has position with The Good year
Rubber Co.
Mrs. Frank b xwell, of Pniladelp hia, has
been on visit to her father-in-law, Mr.
W. M. Bowel.
Mrs. John w. Haney, withher little chile
of Fairmoht, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Lucy D, Locke
Mr.. g. F. Conklyn accompanied by Mrs.
Conklyn spent several days in PIiadel-
phia on business.
Mr.. James Polk Cannon of St. James.
and Miss Carrie L Mofett, of New York.
are guests at the Manse.
Messrs Cecil Ely. Harry Bane. Jr.. and
Ernest Merchant have gone to Wilmington,
Delaware. for Employment
Mrs. James Byers and daughter, Mrs
Cora Kinz'e, of Cincinnati, O., are visiting
friends and relatives in town.
The Misses We'll and Mr.. We'll, of Nor
gantown. attended the funeral of Mr.. VIM.
Kahn in Baltimore on Friday.
Mr.. william Edwards, a Confederate Vet
eran, who has been in the Richmond Home
has returned to Jefferson County.
Mr.. @. E. Rsininger was 10 Wayuesboro,
Pa, last Thursday attending the Ninetieth
celebration of his father, j, F.
Reinirger
Mrs. S. II. Lands and Mr.. Wilbur Ian
dis. and Mrs. d. w. Ramey spent couple
of d Y in atimore last week, and heard
Billy sunday.
Ee-srs. Edward Drish, II Lands, j
H:Wooddy, John Kern and Conrad LEW
enberg mot"red to Baltimore SUNDAY to
hear Billy Sunday
Messls. N c. Fur and Grover Bush mo-
tered to Baltimore on Mr.. Furr's new Read
ing Standard motorcycle and attended the
Billy Sunday meeting.
Rev. H NJ Moffett and Rul,tg Elders W. |
A. Riggs and Wright Denny will attend the
Spring Session of Winchester Presby terry |
At Woodstock, Va, this week.
Mrs. E. Graham Wilson and Miss Minnie |
rimberlake save returned from Washing |
5on. ID. c., and Stanton, Va. where they |
have b en- spending the winter.
MIS- Pansy Waters has returned from
Ridgeley, w Va where her school closed |
April z, 49, Mss Waters has success
ully taught two Years in the Ridgeley /
5rammar Schoo The graduating exercises
we're held in The New ilvary NJ E Church,
attended by five hundred persons The adj.
lr, SIS to tue Graduating Glass of twelve was !
made By Mr.. j F Matsh, Secretary State
30 ri Of Rege nts, Charleston, w. Va.
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La Tena'S Circus Of Much Interest.
Wild Animal Exhibition Princi-
pal Features of big Shows. Perfor-
nance of Merit this Afternoon
(TorrinL ton, Co m. Register

nance of Merit this Afternoon
(Torrinl ton, Co IN. Register
La Tena's Circus arrived here this mora
ing and gave this afternoon an unusually
good performance at Treat lot The circus
consists of three rings and several side
shows. The exhibition Of wild animals
was of special merit. In fact, the circus
features its wild animals The perform
ance of these ANNA was Inside large
steel cage. Another feature of great
interest was Cal tain Wesley's troupe of
trained seals, woich appeared for year
at the London Hippodrome The most
excsting act was that of Mile. Eugenies
troupe of seven performing lious
Other features were Walter Allen and
the famous herd of Downie elephants
Herman Griggs and Olga Reid, equestrains;
the Powell family of five wife artists,
Captain Wilson and his riding Ii. a, N M.
There were % acts in all he cir US ha
three bands and a calliope and eight tents.
For circus of its siz it is of high quality
and thorou4 bly enj ,yable for cd and
Young. The verdict of those who asten
this afternoons performance was that it
was superior in a great many respects 10
Wheeler Rrothers' Circus, which was here
last Saturday. This afternoons perform
auce began al 2 O'Clock.
The performa ce this evening will begin
at o'clock, and it is expe, ted that the
attennance of this afternoon will be
eQualled if not exceedsd . All who attend
will find that the circus is as advertised, in
every respect, and being somewhat cut o
the ordinary on account of the large Bum
Der of wild animals exhibited. it vii
provide many interesting and origina
features. Charles Town. rril q, 1916.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
Special Sale At The Market Window
All Day Easter SATURDAY..

The Market Win dow Ladies the M.
Church, south. are making special efforts
to give their Gus omers extra nice things for
Easter, which W ii be their last sale until
further notice. Window will be open all
day Easter Saturday and afternoon of Sat-
urday, April Is Will have for sale: Bread
salt rising breao, rolls. beaten biscuits and
doughuuts, salads chicken veal and potato
salads, eggs, deviled, pickelea and coored
Easter Eggs, cottage thsese, cakes Of every
kind. Specials; Pound. sponge, cloud
burst. sunshine, crimson rambler, Minue-
haha, Last but not least, ''The Saw Dust
Trail Cake Pies Of many varieties. The
ubhc is cordially invited 10 come, see al d
buy. Proceeds for new church ca pet.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
Do You Have Dizzy Spells?
It's important t. Learn tue Cause, 4
Mary Charles Town People Have

ID zziness is never disease of ittelf-it's
only sym ptom of some deeper-seated rJu-
Bile Mucn dlzziuess = caused by disorder
ell dneys failing to filter all the poisous
from the blood. These poisols attack the
nerves and dizziness results. If you are
subject to dizziness, there is good reason to
sus pect your kidneys, aud If you suffer
oackache, headache, and irregularlty of
the kidney secretions. you have furih her
proof. Many Charles Town peop'e have
!. armed the value of Doau's Kidney Pills in
,u.t such cases. Read his Charles Town
es dents statement;
Ms.K. Manuel, 209 n West At, Charles
Towr, says: Il didn't sleep well and IN the
morning was all worn out and hardly Mt
to de nv work, My kidneys wers Irregular
ia act n and ha dizzy headaches and
was nervous, doctored and tried different
medicines but nothing helped me until
used Doau's Kidney Pills They gave me
GREAT relief. The nervou -ness, dizzy spells
and he ad aches left me- and my kidneys be-
came normal | now rest well and feel hne
in the morning." Price 50c, at all dealers.
Don't simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs
Manuel had. Foster Milburn Co, Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
About Wall Paper.

Alre ,dy raw paper stock has been advan
cling rapidly since the FIRST of the year, and
on account of the scarcity of dye-stuffs, we
have not made any advances on the price
of our Wall Papers this Spring. The same
prices as last year prevail, from six to ten
cents roll, end we show a much larger as
sortment than formerly. You who have
seen the patterns can well testify to heir
beauty Come aud look them over.
C N BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18

Corn that has been properly ferti-
lized will weigh 20 pounds per meas
ured barrel more than unfertilized corn
Our fertilizer will not only increase the
Weld but ma ture the corn earlier, with
sound, firm ears and no soft corn.
Washington Alexander & Cooke Co.,
Mfgrs. High Grade Fertilizers,
Charles Town, w. Va.
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A special musical program will be
rendered at St Phillips Church, colored.
Good Friday night, at all the services
Easter.
Mr.. Brown Hendricks. a we'll known
farmer, died suddenly at his home near
Shenandoah Junction yesterday sfter-
noon, aged about 60 years.
The body of Miss Jeanne Strother,
daughter of Rev. F. A. Strother, who
died in Washington Saturday evening,
were taken to Berryville for interment
yesterday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18

H 4 L H.. q.
Roberts deceased, plIintiff.
VS..
CLINTON ROBERTS, Mrs Clinton Rob
erts his wife, Alice Hanshroth. John
Hansh' 9TH her husband, Laura Shiples
and Graves shipley her husband, Bertie
stiles and Samuel Stiles her husband.
Frances ROBERTS, Blanch Stole and Car
rob stole her husband. Ray mond Brown.
John shewbridge, Julia Morgan, Lester
H. Morgan, her husbsnd, Ed4a shew-
bridge, an in fapt under twenty one years
of age, and w. G. Conrad her guardian ad
Item, defend ants IN suit in Chancery,
Pending In tie Circuit Court of Jefferson
County, West Virginia
H. T. Miley. administrator as aforesaid,
and the above named defendants, take nc
rice, that on the 18th day of MAY, In q e
year 1916, at the Office of Charles T. Foster,
Notary Public, room number $50 Omaha
National Bank Building, Omaha, Douglas
County, st ate OF Nebraska, between the
hours of sunrise and sun set of that day
shall proceed to take the dispositions Of
Jennie A, Roberts and Others to be.read In
evidence in my behalf in he above entitled
cause, before II v. Sheetz, Com missioner
in CDancery, before whom SAID cause ie now
pending. under a decree of said Court, for
| the auditing of dehts etc and If from any
cause the taking of said dispositions be not
commenced on said day, or if commenced
| If they be not completed on hat day, the
taxing of the same will be adjourned from
day to az at the same place and between
the SAME hours until they are completed.
THOMAS L. ROBERTS,
By Counsel.
Btcxwith & Beckwith Solicitor
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INN HaIpef'S Ferry.

,,b,s are c'ear Venus. star
...no beautiful star shines
H. ,,.5i Ike aIamp from Heaven.
IT, n ons.s who has an "p-to-
:, n.s,pg gu f has o'd 7 for
H., than he can fill.
III. Turner, daughter OF Mr.
H., rurasr. was married last
/ .riaore. Nd to Mr. Philip
/ D The parlors OF Lydia Co.
i, Rev. william Dennis The
H. savs a co.t'se on Bolivar
Ill., she IS a reltt.ye on her
! j. Of the late Sir, Joseph
&Cba,les Town
ill., Rossabury bias improved
N. BY planting Maple trees IN
If this beaut flu, poem is
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NOTICE
OF COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.
The fnllnminr f.inciarr accnnnts are he

OF COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS.
The following iduciary accounts are be-
fore me for settlement.
1916
February 4. d. Fl Nichols, Administrator,
of Martha Cunning.
February II. Il. Ii, Winters, Executor ci
Maggie s. Brunswick.
February 10. Helen y. Mo er, Administrator
of Daniel 9 Moier
March 1. II, w. Potts, Administrat r, of
Henry Potts.
March IL, Mary P Black. Administra rix
C "a. of G. w. z. Black
Nsrch 10. w 0 Norris and r. ?. Chew,
Executors of Virginia g Earl
March SO. J. B Wiltshire, Admin strator
of Betsy johnson.
April &. Emma X Chambers. Admins
TIA rix of Martha w h.mt era.
January %. +. A Brown, Administra or c.
t. a. of Urilla V, Hout.
Given under my hand this 18th DAY OF
april 1916. -
S. W. WASHINGTON,
Commissioner Of Accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18

Try our Special Potato and Vegeta,,
BILE Manure on your potato patch and
garden and insure good crop. Better
than manure because it is a complete
plant food and is especially compounded
for growing potatoes and other vege'
tables.
Washington. Alexander & Cooke Co.
Mfgrs. High Grade Fertilizers.
Charles Town, W. Va.
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Notice to Creditors.

To TIE Creditors of Urilla v. Hou',
d. ceased:
On or before May 9th. 1916. at my Office
IN Charles Town. W. Va. l will receive
prof of debts or claims, against Uriila V.
Hout, or her Estate, the account Of f. a.
Brown, Administrator, C. t. a. being before
me for settlement.
Given under my hand this 17tb, day Of
April 1916. ,,,xrov
Commissioner of Accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18

The speech of Senator VIM. E. Chill
ton IN Charleston last Wednesday WAS a
mastery effort. and WAS one OF the most
forceful portrAyals of the achievements
of the Democr attic Party ever heard in
West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and constipation, weakens the whole sys
tenn Doan's Regulets, Csc box, act mildly
on the liver aud bowels. At all drug stores,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
Stockholders
Meeting.

A General meeting ofthe Stock holders of
the Fidelity Building & Loan Assoc alton.
Series N 10. 2. is hereby called to meet at tt e
Off of the Moore Insurance q Realty Co.,
on Thursday, April27 2 p. m, to transact
such busine as may come before s aid
meeting,
By ordet of Board Of Directors.
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For Sale.
For Sale.

Owing to the removal from the State, I
would like to sell at once privately, the
following articles
My Trouiug Mare, Sadie B.
One Heavy Spring Wagon, built especially
for jefferson County Roads
Also all of nv househo and kitchen
furniture, Consisting of 1 handse me wal
nut book case three glass doors; Piano Sc.
Apply to
MRS S. VI. BEHREND,
Mildred Street near B. 20. Station
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will be nCharles Town at our Repository
saturd ay April 20 h, 1916. Please call
10 see me at that time in regard to nice
buggy or surrey for spring, We pay trans
portation on wheels for new rubber tire,
and we do the work cheaper than any firm
in the country Write or call to see us.
Through the week M. Adam Brown o
sae Palm Hotel is or representative, and
will at all times be glad to show you our
various vehicles.
Milford Slough,
For Thrush Il Slough.
See Marsie ler's Hats for Easter.
Showing the er attest lie of Shirts.
Emery's Sl60. his shirt Reel Top 49c the
Shirt, see ii EN- MsrstelleI S
Give E. Frank konemus a call for Gro
,eries, &c He aims to keep. ,everythin,
fresh and up to date in this line, and can fill
your order promptly.
FOR SPRING
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18

To feel strong. have good appetite and
digestioH, sleep soundly and enjoy life, usr
Burdocks Blood Bitters, the fami y system
tonic. Price 81 90.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-18
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
CA 8 TO r IA

We use the Diamond
Bleach Guarantee to
make your panama hat
look like new come IN
and ask for Diamond
straw and panama
Bleach. Milton BarSei.
Next door to Palm Hotel
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Tor Rent

The Dwelling Part of the Bank of Charle g.
Town Property.
d. 8. HUGHES, Vice Pres
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EiiUte Of Respect,

4 ebls pleased orr Heavenly
4 t,se from earthly life to a
9.5ovs. Ms. Jane, T. 1rus-
nr be It resolved,
A.taherdsalb, L=etown Chap
Il one Of It's oldes. members,
Il srdiul=ag,a otmembeiship.
B That the Chapter fesIs. that
H. never be dll-3, her enthu.
H. cause, her good judgment
ksau. support Of any work
/, wanted TO do makes her
will always b7 felt.
H. We extend to The family
With them latleir loss.
Esl.acopy OF these resolu-
,toscoaay paper, one to
bod Que spread upon he min
II Chapter
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Bow Wanted.

Boy wanted on Farm, 'between u and Is
years old, one that is not afraid of work
Apply to the Spirit Office.
ApriI IL Ut
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H., y. Washington v Street,
?. Town, W. Va.
Shoes " Rubber
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How This ?

! One Hundred Dollars Re
'aly case Of Catarrh that
! cured by Halls Catarrh
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Notice to akeDepositions

State of West Virginia, Jefferson County, SIS
I'll MILET, Admin istrstor of Julia A.
Roberts deceased, plaintiff.
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Your
Rste r
6uiitt.

E has been Over.
f. our line Of Ready,
/ -o5hes Of Quality
/ 70 Young Men, and
]. We have made
Purchases for Easter
E,..nl8 the very new,
T. and Fabrics.
elge 49,
I'''s Men 5 Suits SO. 50
f. price Tang, ss.,o
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Milford Slough,
For Thrush Il Slough.
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April IL At.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
CHILD LABOR BILL
PASSES THE HOUSE
Heating Measure Adopted by Lower
Chamber Of Congress by Vote
Of 337 to 46.
OPPOSITION FROM THE SOUTH

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3. - The
Heating bill barring from interstate
commerce the products OF child labor
was passed by the hiuse today. S37 to
forty-six. and now goes TO the SEN
ate. II imposes heavy penalties for
interstate shipments OF any eommod-
ity IN whole or in part produced by
children under 16 working in mills,
canneries, workshops or manufactur-
ing establishments. Where children
are employed at night for more than
eight hours day in this latter class
OF industries. the minimum age is 16
instead OF IA.
Opposition to the bill came largely
from the south. Representative
Webb OF North Carolina, chairman Of
the house judiciary committee urged
that It was unconstitutional. and
sought unsuccessfully 90 exempt the
children OF widows from its opera
ton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
National Guard
Suggests 500 Men
in Each District

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2-Repreaenta-
tives of the executive committe OF the
National Guard association continued be-
fore the house military committee today
arguments in behalf OF recognising the
organized militia as the main strength
Of the country's first line army. General
w. r.. sadler OF New Jersey said that IL
congress would provide for the organisa-
ton OF the guard on the basis OF 500 men
for every congressional district. the force
would total 265.OOO on a peace footing,
which could be readily doubled for war.
General 6adler said the annual total OF
a militia pay bill would be about SS.65oooO.
Estimates on the continental army. he
added. ranged from s4o.OoO.OOO TO s6s.oooooo,
General sadler insisted that guardsmen
went into the service because they be-
lieved they would be sent to the front
In case OF war, and II they were
now superseded by a continental army.
he was certain he could not retain 30 per
cent Of his present force ninety days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
GERMANY EXPECTS
LUSITANIA CASE
SETTLEMENT SOON
Semi Official Statement Says Note
on the Way Gives Reasonable
Hope for Positive I'm
derstanding,
BELIEVES IMPAssE IS PAST
Up to January 30 Report Says it
Seemed Satisfactory Adjust
ment Impossible.
BERNsToRFF HAS NO WORD YET

BERLIN. Feb. 2.--(By Wireless to
Ssyville.) )-Instruotions have been
sent by the German government to
Ambassador Bernstorff at Washing
ton of such a nature as to give "rea-
sonable hope for positive under
standing concerning the Lusitania
affair. II was announced here today.
The announcement. which is OF somi-
official nature, is said by the Overseas
News Agency to have been made in
connection with alarming English re-
ports about the nature OF German Ameri-
can relations"
The text OF the statement Is given by
the news agency as follows.
1T Is true that on Saturday. January
y, telegraphic report from the Ger
man ambassador at Washington arrived
at Berlin. showing that no to that tim.
II had been impossible 60 adjust the Lus.
ltania case IN manner satisfactory tc
both sides by friendly verbal exchanges
of views. On Tuesday instructions were
transmitted by telegraph TO the German
ambassador which givo reasonable hops
for a positive understanding
Note Has Not Reached Bernstorff.
WASHINGTON, Feb. AIT the Ger
man embassy II was stated early toda,
that Count Won Bernstorff had receive,
no instructions from Berlin and that 4
such instructions had been oablod by tn
| foreign office on February 1 they woul'
not be expected hero much before TO
morrow. II the instructions como by cabl
they will be transmitted through tn
American embassy at Berlin. which, a
the instruction of tho State department
has placed its facilities for communicate
between Count Won Bernstorff and hi
foreign office at the disposal Of th
German government 80 that the Lusl
tania exchanges would not have to pas
through the British censorship.
None OF the embassy officials woul
venture an opinion as to what wero tn
instructions referred to as giving rea
sonablo hope for positive understand
ing"
Count Bernstorffs last communicate
to the foreign office transmitted a fu
statement OF what the American goveri
ment asks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-03
British People Are
Woefully Ignorant,
Says School Board

LONDON. Feb. IA manifesto calling
for a drastic reform In the educational
system of Great Britain Is published to-
day over the signatures OF a committee
OF thirty-six leading scientists. including
Sir william osler. Regius professor OF
medicine. oxford university; Sir william
Ramsey. Sir william Crookes ana Lord
Rayleigh.
Tho manifesto declares that the Brit
ish are woefuily ignorant people and are
paying heavily for their ignorance. II
urges a reconstruction OF the school sys-
tenn as an immediate necessity.
Tho nations success now and IN the
different periods Of reconstruction after
the war" says the manifesto. depends
largely on the possession by the leaders
and administrators OF scientific methods
and habits Of mind. For the last fifty
years efforts have been made vainly tc
introduce the study OF experimental
science In the country's schools and col
leges as an essential part Of the educa'
tional program"