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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

seems strange to look back upon those
days, now that formality SO securely
hedges all state functions. President
Lincoln received in the east room OF
the White House, the smaller drawing
rooms being reserved for family use, so
far as I recollect.
In those days hoops were worn by
ladies of fashion, and Mrs. Lincolns
were the largest, l think. l ever saw
I remember being impressed by theiI
size. 1t was the day of rich materials
and gay colors, and the Presidents
wife was very fashionable in that re-
spect. her gowns being of velvet. bro
caded silk, often brilliantly en-
broidered with flowers
.'In her hair she sometimes wore a
heavy wreath of fine artificial flowers,
with pretty little corsage bouquet of
conservatory blossoms. Handsome
canoes in the form of earrings, brooch,
necklace and bracelets were the jewels
worn with some of her costumes. In
manner she was kind and courteous to
all her guests, and she made a very
pleasing impression upon me.
"weli do / recall the tragic night of
LincoIn's assassination, especially as
one of my brothers lame very near
beine unwittingly involved This
Younger brother. John S. Yates, had
two lace and trimming stores in Wash
tngton. One of them was in Market
snace the other was down near the
navy ward Owing to the troublous
times he kept somewhat strict guard
over his premises, and on the night of
Anril IA. 1865, he boarded a horse car
on Pennsylvania avenue with his
clerk for the purpose of going to the
navy yard store to see that 1t was Sc
curaIv closed for the night.
LAS they passed the Kirkwood House.
then standing on the corner of 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue, man,
very much excited. got on the car. MY
brothers clerk recognized him as an
MD sro-vla1d friend. and 50 introduced
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base of this building is elevated forty
four feet above the surrounding park,
an artificial hill fllling--in the inter-
scarcely noticeable.
Critics of architecture have stated
that this building ranks high with any
structure of even the Greeks them
selves. No building was ever erected
SO perfectly cut and presented SO pure
wilderness as is to be found in this
building. The workmanship is as near
1y perfect as human skill can accom-
plish, while the carving encircling the
upper portion is executed by the coun-
try's best talent.
'The engineering problem was a diff
ficult one, owing to the original nature
of the site, but it has been admirably
accomplished. The structure rests on
122 cylinders, each more than four
feet in diameter. sunk by means
of immense pressure to bed rock and
buried in this gneiss foundation to
depth of two feet These cylinders are
wire caging and later filed with con-
crete, thus forming concrete columns
inclosed in steel cages half an inch
thick. These concrete columns were
reinforced at the top by beams run
ming at right angles with one another.
and on these the building rests. This
strength Of foundation is unique in a
structure of this character and is
strong enough to support the DulldlnE'
as If on stills, even If all the earth
beneath it were washed away. We
may. therefore, rest assured that the
Lincoln memorial will stand the test
of time for at least a thousand years.
Near the base of the steps of the
east front of the building there will be
created a rejecting pool extending
from the Lincoln memorial to near the
washington Monument. At each side
of the pool rows of trees and walks
and at the end of the pool flight OF
steps will furnish an adequate APP
proach to the memorial TINS pasln
will accentuate the beautiful design
of the Lincoln memorial as well as
bring out even more forcibly than ever
the wonderful impresslveness OF the
care to follow it's banks.
Around the memorial will run
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this period of development, and, in a
word. making a complete story OF pre-
natal changes. The plan Is a fantastic
one. SO palpably artificial that its eff
forward story by this mother who is
obviously capable of telling it in the
full body of it's facts and implications
would have been a much more useful
handling of the subject than the one
that is here made to do service. To be
sure, the mother does tell the story.
She has to. There is no other way. So,
the childish fooling that puts it into
the mouth Of an embryonic human
makes one discount its real fundamen-
tai value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

superintendent of buildings and
grounds at the National Capital, in an
interview concerning this memorial:
'"The desire for a national memorial
to Abraham Lincoln. to be erected In
Washington, dates back great many
years. commission was formed and
subscriptions were solicited as early as
1857. and design was prepared by
Clark Mills. which was accepted and
paid for. This had no artistic merit,
as viewed by the standards of today.
for in half century American ideas OF
art and architecture have made great
progress.
THE position suggested for it, on the
Senate side of the east front OF the
Capitol, was also against it. This Is
poor site, for any monument would De
overshadowed by the magnif1cence OF
the Capitol, and one of this character
would also have detracted greatly from
the majesty of that building. There Is
photograph in existence in which one
sees the design of this Lincoln monu-
ment in it's relation to the Capitol.
which illustrated the effect to which
have referred.
Despite the inartistic features of this
memorial thousands of dollars We're
subscribed by the public and are still
available in the Treasury. but 1t is be-
lieved that it will take congressional
action to apply them to the memorial.
When the proposition was first made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

AUTOGRAPH ITTTERs OF FAMOUS
FEopLE BoUJRE FOR CASH.
LETTERS DF CELEBRATED POETS.
STATESMEN. GENERALS AND PRES
rit NTS az TIE f-SIrt.D STATES
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on either side, so that each of the three
works Of art may be studied within its
own sanctuary.
The hall, as it stands today. is of
Colorado marble inclosed in a rectangu-
lar colonnade 1873 feet long, containing
thirty-siX columns forty-four feet high.
These represent the number of states In
the Union at the time Of Lincoln's death.
On the walls above the colonnades and
supported at intervals by eagles, are
forty-eight memorial festoons, each
representing and naming a state at the
present time.
portionote with its dignity and impor-
lance, it has been raised to stand on
an elevation composed OF series OIL
terraces giving impressive ascent TO
1000 feet in diameter, will be built
eleven feet above the present grace.
On it's outer edge will be planted TOUR
concentric rows of trees. leaving
plateau in the center $50 feet IN dam.
eter. which is four feet greater than
the length of the United States Capitol.
In the center of this plateau. sur
rounded by a wide roadway and Walks.
will rise terrace sixteen rect nign
and 500 feet in diameter. On this
stands the Lincoln memorial. TINS
elevation makes the memorial visible
from a long distance. making 1T the
third feature of distinction from the
various approaches to the city, the
Capitol and Washington Monument
alone exceeding it in prominence. The
imposing stairways on all four sides
and the tier of terraces relieve ana
partly disguise the great height OF
the building.
The grounds for sufficient space sur,
rounding the building have been laid
out in subservience to it, and are being
planted with rows of trees OF a KING
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DURING COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION.


axis of the plan. Lincoln. Of all Ameri-
cans, next to Washington. deserves this
place of honor. He was Of the immor-
tails. You must not approach too closely
to the immortals. His monument should
stand alone, remote from the common
habitations OF man, apart from the bust
ness and turmoil of the city-isolated,
distinguished and serene OF all the
sites this one near the Potomac is most
suited to the purpose"
x
When ground was broken on Lincolns
birthday anniversary three years ago
for this memorial the contract called
for it's completion on the same day four
years later. Those who had the erec-
ton in hand have done better than their
word, and are able to give the public
the actual building complete today. The
interior is yet to be finished and deco
rated; the statue to be set in place; the
terraces, steps and approaches to be
built. The months to come will see. one
by one, these further ador1ments added.
The Lincoln Memorial was designed
by Mr.. Henry Bacon of New York. and
is composed Of a great hall of honor
trail and most important space will con-
tain a statue of heroic proportions of
Lincoln. This is now in the hands of
the sculptor, Daniel Chester French.
and will occupy the place OF honor,
position facing the main entrance.
A smaller hall on either side Of this
will bear his two immortal speeches
sculptured on great bronze tablets, one
the Gettysburg grafton. the other his
second inaugural address.
In q frieze above each of these tablets
allegorical figures will illustrate the
text. These mural decorations are now
in course of execution by Jules Guerin.
The central chamber will be partly sep
arated by screens of pillars from that
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Els, I remember Abraham
Lincoln WELL" said Mrs.
Anna NJ. Baden, widow of
Capt, James T. Baden, U.
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Reviews of New Books

THE CREED OF EPICTETUs. Ar
ranged and edited by Ulysses G. B.
Pierce. Phi. d. Boston: The Beacon
Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

HE Creed of Epictetus," by
DR.. Ulysses G. 3. Pierce of
Washington, D. c., stands
in sharp contrast to the
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Il feel sa-e. 90 ths. Pres't,eat In !
coin iiI@, Is !
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
TO BEAT H. C. OF |.
EAT BEANS AND RICE
Extra Clerks Are Required at Buff
falO &. of c. to Deal Out
Information.

BUFFALO. y. Y. March g.
Anxious over the high cost of living
problem. people of all classes and
creeds have in the last few weeks
descended on the home economics
department of the Erie county farm
bureau. connected with the Buffalo
chamber of commerce. Extra clerks
have ben engaged TO deal out infor-
nation on economical food combin-
atoms.
Here is some of the worth while
information obtainable
Baked macaroni and cheese: One
plateful equals good sized piece Of
roast beef in nourishment.
Baked beans: Small helping equals
half pound lamb in nourishment
Split pea soup: Pint bowl Of it
equals pound OF hamburger steak in
nOurishment
Boiled rice: One tablespoonful
equals one boiled egg in nOurish-
ment.
One slice OF whole wheat bread
equals one whole cabbage.
One American cheese sandwich
very nearly equals pound Of meat in
nOurishment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Vigorous Men
and Women are
In Demand

II your ambition has left you. your
happiness has gone forever unless
sou take advantage OF Wettick' s
Cut Rate Drug Store magnificent
offer TO refund your money on the
FIRST box purchased if Wendelrs Am
bition Pills do not put your entire
system in fine condition and give you
the energy and vigor you have lost
Re ambitious, be strong. be vigOr-
Gus. Bring the rudy glow Of health
20 your cheeks and the right sparkle
that denotes perfect manhood and
Uomanhood TO your eyes.
Wendelrs Ambition Pills. the great
nerve tonic. can't be beat for that
tired feeling. nervous troubles, poor
blood, headaches. neuralgia, rest
Iessncss. trembling, nervous prOstra-
ton, mental depression. loss of appe-
tite and kidney or liver complaints.
In two days YOU will feel better. In
q week YOU viii feel fine, and after
taking one box YOU will have your
old-time confidence and ambition.
BE sure 1ad get a ~ cent box to-
day and get out of the rut Remem-
her Wettck's Cut Rate Drug store
and dealers everywhere are author
lied 20 guar ltee them. Mail orders
filled. cha Ses prepaid by The Wen
dell Pharmacal Company, Inc. syria
cuse. y. Y. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

Alton 3. Parker. once chief JUS
tice of the New York court OF ap-
peals. and former democratic candi-
date for president, has asked Will
liam J. Bryan to check those now
ambitious TO become Benedict Ar
holds Of congress- Mr.. Parker
sent the following telegram to Mr..
Bryan at Miami. Fla:
If you and your friends. SEN
La Toilette and your joint followers
and sympathizers. had gone to
heaven three years ago Germany
would not have attempted To drive
the United States from the SEES or
10 conspire with other nations to
make war upon her, for we should
by now have been well prepared TO
defend ourselves. nor would you
have had occasion 10 sneak out of
Washington upon discovery of the
German plot.
While you can never undo the
mischief you have planned. yet, if
you act quickly. you may be able TO
persuade those now ambitious to be-
come Benedict Arnolds of congress
to end the shameful scene now be-
ing enacted"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared sham
poOs contain too much alkali. which
is very injurious, as it dries the scalp
and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
mulsified cocOarut oil. for il is pure
and entirely sreaseleSs. It's very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces.
You can get this at any drug store,
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with wa
ter and rub il in, about a teaspoon
ful is all that is required. 1t makes
an abundance of rich, creamy lath-
er, cleanses thoroughly, and rinses
out easily. The hair dries quickly
and evenly. and is soft, fresh look
ing. bright. fluffy. wavy, and easy to
handle. Besides, il loosens and
takes out every particle of dust, dirt
and dandruff Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09

He passes the information along to
the British and American agents.
Suddenly a fleet of British and
ders. They depart, destination I'M
known. There is no invasion.
The American may uncover a
message of vast Importance to
France. His friend, Paul Ledoque,
has worked often with him. Paul
shall know.
And so il goes on, the never ceas-
ing state Of activity throughout the
world; men come and go, come full
of the enthusiastic desire to do for
the best interests Of the nation, and
go by the more violent, yet expected.
route of sudden death"
Unknown, unhonored and unre-
warded, they play with death as you
play with your own particular
amusement. accomplish their ends
by any means in their power, yet
guarding the nation from more dan
gers than you ever dreamed could
exist.
Not a particularly clean game, for
il involved theft, assault and battery
and often deliberate murder. but
necessary to the preservation Of law
and order throughout the world and
just as honOrably enacted as the kill
ing of men in battle.
They are the "watchdogs of the
mist and they fit in and out of
this world Of strife like so many
firefiies. A flicker here. a flicker
there. then the light goes out for
ever. Heroes unrewarded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Essex Declares He Recon-
mendS TanIaC Hoping That
Others Will Take Advice
and Profit.
DESCRIBES TANLAC'S
EFFECT IN OWN CASE
II Have a New View of Life.
Since Using This Medicine"
Rural Resident
Asserts.

It's the truth when say that
oven the sight Of work made me
sick. and / was so discouraged /
simply didn't seem 90 care whether
j lived or not. but I've taken a new
life now and my work IS really one
OF my chief pleasures, since I've
used three bottles Of this new med
tcine Tanlac." sam Essex, so a
prominent farmer residing on rural
route No. J. South Bend, said on
February 10 Mr. Essex has been a
resident Of this vicinity practically
al Of his life and he is known to
everyone as man Of unquestioned
honesty and integrity.
Yes sir" he continued. 81 could
shout for pure joy because OF the
relief this medicine has given me.
For some time / have had stomach
trouble and nervousness bothered
me great deal. In fact, my system
generally was all run down. Ny ap-
petite was poor and the little food
i ate kept my stomach in a sick
sOured condition most Of the time
was extremely nervous and found IL
hard 10 sleep at night. Sometimes
would just roll and toss around the
he'd all night.
"Tanlac was so highly recon-
mended 10y local residents that de
cided 10 try the new medicine Well.
as ! said, I've taken a new outlook
ON life. since using Tanlac My
nerves are i'm so much better shape
now, that really. ] sleep like a child
the whole night through. / have a
hearty appetite now and the food
agrees with me perfectly as I'm
never bothered with my stomach
any more.
I'm making this statement be-
cause i think others should be told
what wonderful medicine Tanlac
really is. SO that they may take ad-
vantage Of the offer and regain their
health Just as 4 am doing"
Tanlac, the Master Medicine is
especially beneficial for stomach
liver and kidney trouble, catarrhal
complaints. nervousness. sleepless-
ness. loss of appetite and the like.
Tanlac h now being introduced in
south Bend at the Public Drug Com
pany where a special Tanlac repre-
sentative is explaining the new med
icine TO the public daily. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
YOUR FRECKLES
Need Attention i'm March or Face
May stay Covered.

Now is the time to take special
care of the complexion if you wish it
10 look well the rest OF the year
The March winds have a strong
tendency 10 bring out fTeckles that
may stay all Summer unless re
moved Now is the time 10 use 9TH
ine-double strength.
This prescription for the removal
OF freckles was written by a prom
inent physician and is usually so
successful that il is sold by drug
gists under guarantee 70 refund the
money II IL fails. Get an ounce Of
othine-double strength. and even a
few applications should show a Won
derful Improvement some or the
smaller freckles even vanishing en-
tirely. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
GUILT DEPENDS ON TEETH
Attorneys for Man Hope To Prove
Bodies Were Planted.

Los ANGELES. March s.-The
fate of an alleged murderer rests
today on a diagram OF his wife's
teeth. Benton L. Barrett. aged
rancher. is accused OF killing his
wife and step-sOn and burning their
bodies in a brush fire. Attorneys
for Barrett contend that bones
found in the ashes were planted"
and that Mrs. Barrett is still alive
Detectives recently obtained a
diagram OF Mrs. Barrett's teeth
from a Fort Worth dentist and will
compare IL with the teeth found in
the ashes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-09
Works Wirh Other Agents.

often French. American and Brit
ish secret agents work hand In hand
The Frenchmen may discover while
doing some work for his own gov
eminent that there is a plot being
Matched for a German invasion Of
the United States through Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27

invention and he has endowed It with wonderful qualities.
 Thomas A. Edison, appreciating the disadvantage of steel needles (which had to be changed every time a record was played), per fected diamond reproducing point, which never has to be changed and which wears as long as the instru- ment itself.
 Thomas A. Edison, appreciating the fact that expensive records should be protected, perfected record that is unbreakable. An investment in Edison records is permanent and lasting.
 This new instrument can be sup piled with a simple attachment which makes it possible for rec ords of any manufacture to be played as beautifully on the New Edison as on the instrument for which they were manufactured. And very sound reason why you should buy the New Edison is, "The Loveman, Joseph & Loeb Club Plan." They are helpful. They al- low you many months to pay for the instrument and grant you the priv ilege of enjoying it's association while you are paying-'pa as you play" (Balcony)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
Five more days Of l0lU furniture prices

Let those words the of this
 Five days more buy furniture at prices that will again equaed You warned year ago that certain conodt going advance price We do not know whether you teced yourself but know and know that those wa
 idle threats and that many instances the prices become doubled what they Now issue anoK warning Furniture prices going advance On Septem 1s the furniture that selling at very special price savings from 10 cent to 50 will back to their prices Possibly before the first of October certain lines of will become exhausted and when to the market to buy M will have from 10 cent 2 per perhaps 40 cent naturally will be charged crease in like proportion has always been advantage to buy furniture in Joseph Loeb August Furniture Sanow it essential that yo do so. It is advisable that those things for which there need now but those things well for which going need in three months months Anticipate fu ture needs-buy with eye on the future. }d.
 There three buy furniture in the Loveman Joseph Loeb August Furniture Sale One cas another to have charged regular account the third Ca very lar way) the Loveman Joseph Loeb Club Plan The
 the matter how buy furniture Cash prices
 than Club Plan prices and Club Plan tomeet qra Ho'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
Why YOU should OlUn e neLU Edison

The music renders reproduction taion the original New Edison recreation duplicate, perfectly singer herself Cor himse singing the again
 The Edison instrument
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-22
SHOT WEE AND HIMSELF.
Double Tragedy Was the Outcome of
Quarrel Oyer Theft of Rings.

Philadelphia. Aug. PA long
standing quarrel over the disappear
ance of some jewerly, resulted IN a
tragedy yesterday afternoon, when
Frank Wolfgang, cabinet maker,
40 wears old, shot himself and his
wife. in their apartments at No. 1908
Snring Garden street. Woltgang
died after being taken to the Gar
rettson Hospital, but his wife, Martha,
is expected to recover, although
wounded three times.
Wolfgang had been out of work for
some time and recently mis- wife had
been employed as waitress in the
Spring: Garden street house, which is
conducted by Mrs. Mary Jones. The
trouble started between the couple
some time ago, when Mrs. Wolfgang
missed two diamond rings worth s10O
/ She reported their loss to the police
of. the, Ninth ,district, and later &C
cused her husband of stealing them