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PLEA FOR LINCOLN WRITTEN BY of MEN Surviving Delegate to Repub- lican Convention Tells of Peculiar Mix-Up. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February 12.—Fifty-one Republicans wrote the speech that nominated Abraham Lincoln, and they made a poor job of it, in the opinion of Addison G. Proctor, sole surviving delegate to the Chicago Republican national convention at which Lincoln was chosen as the party’s presidential candidate. Mr. Proctor, now in his 85th vear, is here on a lecture tour. His home is in St. Joseph, Mich. The nominating speech for Lincoln was intrusted by the Illinois delega- tion to Norman E. lawyer, Mr. Proctor sald. Interest in Speech. “We all looked with particular in- terest to that nominating speech, as Mr. Lincoln's position before the con- vention differed from that of all other candidates,” Mr. Proctor said. “The other candidates had their public rec- ords to recommend them, but Lincoln had none. So we were anxious to hear what Judd would say In nomi- nating him. “In some respects the nominating speech of Mr. Judd was disappointing. 1t seemed to lack cohesion and force.” Later, Mr. Proctor said, he learned why. The whole affair of Lincoln's nomination was put in the hands of committee of 50, and, when it came to writing the speech the committee put it in Judd’s hands. ‘Written by 51. “They knew he was a smart law- yer,” Mr. Proctor said, “still they were not’ very enthusiastic over Judd hav- ing the whole thing, so they arranged that he was to write it and then sub- mit it to each one of the 50, to take out or add what they thought was necessary. “By the time they got through with it there was not much left of Judd's speech. The speech that the delegates 1o the Chicago convention heard had been written by 51 men LIFE IN HOME HELD SACRED BY LINCOLN Never So Hard Pressed Financially That He Placed Mortgage on Modest Dwelling. By the Associated Press. SPRINGFIELD, 111, February 12.— The sanctity in which Abraham Lin- coln held his home was told by A. L. Bowen, editorial writer of the Illinois State Journal, in an address prepared for delivery today before the Lincoln Centennial Assoclation here. “However hard pressed Lincoln was for money, his story-and-a-half white frame house with green shutters never was mortgaged,” asserted Mr. Bowen. “His home was used as a haven from the cares of his life. He was not social in his make-up or his ambitions and it is not of record that he ever took to his home socially any of the great men who came to see him. “His home was not the scene of any great event cf his career. It was a szcred place because it was the scene of the birth of three sons and the death of one of them. “Lincoln’s love and affection for his home were in- separable from his consciousness that, in all he had done in life, it ex- vressed his greatest achievement.” Lincoln lived in Springfleld when a story-and-a-half white tidue house with green shutters was a sign of aristocracy, wealth and social posi- tion. It was located on the outskirts, where aristocracy was wont to build, Mr. Bowen sald, and about him lived the prosperous and leading families of the community. SPEAKERS PRAISE IDEALS OF LINCOLN ON HIS ANNIVERSARY (Continued from First Page.) same ancestry which produced Lin- coln, and that from among them may later come men who can rule the Nation.” Describing Lincoln, Mr. Work said that every sentiment of the higher emotions has been stirred Dby the life of Abraham Lincoln. “Abraham Lincoln is no longer re- garded,” he continued, “as a man or as a personage or as a President. The Inspiration of his life has made his memory an institution of govern- ment, and, as predicted at his bier, “Now he belongs to the ages.” Guests at Luncheon. Two other members of the Presi- dent's cabinet, Sccretary of War Weeks and Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, were among the guests of honor at the luncheon, others includ- ing former Gov. Frank O. Lowden, Judge Elbert H. Gary, John Kirby, William Cooper Proctor, John Hays Hammond, Coleman du Pont, Senator Lawrence C. Phipps, Col. Wade Hamp- ton Cooper, F. A. Selberling, Senator Willilam McKinley, Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen, Myers Y. Cooper and A. L. Garford. Of all the memorials erected to Lin- coin by his countrymen, former Go Lowden said, the Memorial University “seems to be the best and most sig- nificant of all,” for there are “millions of young men and women of ances- try like his ewn to whom this great institution gives hope.” Judge Gary, in an address, stressed Lincoln’s hon- esty as the dominant quality of his character. That, above all else, he said, put “Honest Abe” in the confi- dence of the people. Service of Lincoln. Dr. R. O. Matthews, president of the Memorial University, which was founded in compliance with a wish expressed by Lincoln that something be done for the mountaineers of the region it serves, declared that when Lincoln “bound up the Union” he “un- bound the slave and bound up the wounds of the South.” “When he preserved the Union” the speaker added, “he preserved the cause of free institutions for all time to come.” “Lincoln Memorial University is his lving memorial. Its spirit is Lin- colnian. We believe in work. We honor toll. but shun charity. We be- lieve the Constitution of the United States is the Ark of the Covenant of our freedom, and the most fortunate man under the skies is the man who lives under the folds of the American flag. Sons of Veterans Service. At 2 o'clock this afternoon the Maryland division of the Sons of Vet- erans, comprising also Washington chapters, gathered within the Lincoln Memorial on the Mall for formal me- morial ceremonies. The program as planned follow: “The Star Spangled Banner,” by audience, E. A. Lang, director of the music; “Pledge to the Flag,” by as- sembly; reading of Lincoln's Gettys- burg address, by Mrs. Sadle P. Woitz, president of the Sons' Auxiliary; greeting brought from Commander- £.-Chlef William C. Coffin_of Ohio 1l be given by Harley V. Speelman, register of the Treasury; singing of ! Judd, a Chicagec’ By the Associated Proas. NEW YORK, February 12.—The text of a speech made by Abraham Lincoln in Springfleld, Iil, October 30. 1858, was published today in the New York Times, which newspaper states that the address has never be- fore been made public. The manuscript of the speech is sald by the Times to be in posgession of Oliver R. Barrett, Chicago attor- ney, who has given permission to the University of Chicago Press to print it In a book with correlative mate- rial. Students of Lincoln's career, it is stated, regard this speech as highly important. It was made shortly after the debates between Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas had been con- cluded in their campaign for the sen- atorship from Illinois. The elections were held November 2, and it was sald to be apparent to Lincoln when he delivered the address that his de- feat was inevitable and his political career probably at an end. In the period of almost 60 years which has elapsed since Lincoln’s as- sassipation the manuscript of the speech passed through many hands before It was brought to light by its present owner. Gave Speech to Cousim. Lincoln himself kept it until after his first election to the presidency. When he was disposing of many pos- sessions which he did not wish to take to Washington, it is sald, he left with his wife's cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Grimsley—"Cousin Lizzie Grimsley,” us he called her—a carpetbag fillled with notes for speeches. He had recelved several threaten- ling letters predicting that he would never be inaugurated, so he instruct- ed Mrs. Grimsley to dispose of the manuscrips as she saw fit if he did not return to Springfield. About five years later, after he was shot by Booth, Mrs. Grimsley distrib- uted some of the speeches to his friends. Many others, it is reported, were burned by a servant, Who thought them of no value. Among those which were preserved was the Springfleld speech, the text of which follows: “My friends, today closes the cussions of this canvass. The planting and the culture ‘are over and .there remains but the preparation and the haryest. “I stand here surrounded by friends—some political, all personal, ¢riends, I trust. May I be indulged in this closing scene to say a few words of myself. I have borne a la- borious and in some respects to my- self a painful part in the contest. “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by E. A. Lang; address by Rev. Sam- uel Croft, patriotic instructor of Maryland division; singing of “Amer- ica” by audience. This morning members of the Loyal | Legion saluted the statue of Lincoln in the Memorial and then marched to his statue before the Courthouse, where a wreath was placed at the base with due ceremonies. Tonight the Grand Army of the Republic, De- partment of the Potomac, will hold services in the First Comgregational Church, beginning at 8 o'clock. At the same time the Republican State Clubs, the League of Republican Women, the Republican State Voters' Association and the Coolidge and Dawes Club of the District of Colum- bla will have a banquet at the Wil- Through ail I have neither assailed nor wrestled with any part of the Constitution. The legal right of the Southern people to reclaim their fugi- tives I have constantly admitted. The legal right of Congress to interfere with their Institution in the States 1 constantly denied. 3 Adjectives Explained. “In resisting the spread of slavery to new territory and with that, what appears to me to be tendency to sub- vert the first people of the. free gov- ernment itself, my whole effort has consisted. To the best of my judg- ment I have labored for and not against the Union. As I have not felt so I have not expressed-any harsh sentiment toward our Southern breth- ren. I have constantly declared, as I really believed, the only difference between them and us is the difference of circumstances, . “I have meant to'assall the mo- tives of no party or individual, and if I have in any instance (of which I am not conscious) departed from my purpose I regret it . “I have said that in some respects the contest has been painful to me. Myself and those with whom I act have been constantly accused of a purpose to destroy the Union; and bespattered with every imaginable odious epithet; and some who were friends, as it were but yesterday, have made themselves most active in this. I have cultivated patience and made no attempt at a retort. Denies Ambition. “Ambition has been ascribed to me. God knows how sincerely 1 praved from the first that this field of ambi- tion_might not be opened. 1 claim no insensibility to political honors; but today could the Missouri restric tion be restored and the whole slav- ery question replaced on the old ground of toleration by necessity where it exists, with unylelding hos- tility to the spread of it, on princi- ple, I would in consideration, gladly agree that Judge Douglas should never be out, and I never in, an of- fice so long as we both or either live.” Mr. Barrett, owner of the manu- script, writes in the book in which it is being published that “this long- forgotten speech marks a turning point in Lincoln's career” and that “in its brief paragraphs the last echo of the politician is lost in the reso- nance of the clearer note of Lincoln the statesman.” His defeat for the senatorship, Mr. Barrett writes, “ex- tinguished the last spark of ambition for political preferment, but feft him firm in his determination to carry on the contest against slavery. YALE STAR WEDS. Milstead Married University Sec- retary, He Admits. NEW HAVEN, Conn., February 12. —Century Milstead, tackle on the 1923 foot ball team, and chosen for all-American linesman that year, ad- mitted that while a student at Yale he had married Miss Mildred Bechtel of Milford, Conn., a secretary in the uni- versity offices. Milstead is now a junior at Yale. Dean F. S. Jones said that he would make no statement concerning Mil- stead's status at Yale until after a faculty meeting Thursday. Milstead came to Yale from Wabash lard Hotel. Representative Robert E. Lee Allen of West Virginia will ad- dress the Mens' Club of St. Mark's Parish, in the parish hall, at Third and A streets southeast, at 8 o'clock. TRIBUTE TO NANCY HANKS. Smoot Pays Honor to Mother of Lincoln. An address in tribute to Lincoln was delivered today in the Senate by Senator Smoot of Utah, who said the source of the emancipator's remark- able qualities was to be found in his mother, Nancy Hanks. “Tested by all the measures of greatness, Lincoln met them all; he molded the minds and character of a free people as few before had done,’ said Senator Smoot. “His martyrdom was a sacrifice for the nation which lost the mortal, but gained the im- mortal Lincoln.” NEW YORK CELEBRATES. Many Lincoln Memorial Services Attended by Thousands. NEW YORK, February 12.—Trib- ute was paid to Abraham Lincoln to- day by thousands at services in va- rious parts of the city by patriotic, religious and civic organizations in celebration of his birthday. Observ- ance of the anniversary will reach the climax this evening at the annual dinner of the National Republican Club, at which Secretary Hughes is to speak. | gaunt, At the Lincoln statue in Union Square more than 20 organizations took part in services, among them being G. A. R. and Confederate vet- erans. The busts of Lincoin and Robert E. Lee in the Hall of Fame at New York University were decked with wreaths. ILLINOIS OBSERVES DAY. in 1922. After the customary year's ineligibility, he went out for the var- sity team in 1923. Since he had play- ed two years at Wabash, by the three-year rule he was ineligible for the team last year, but assisted in coaching. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1925. SPEECH BY LINCOLN, PUBLISHED FIRST TIME, MARKED WHOLE LIFE Address at Close p! Contest With Douglas Ended Ca- reer of Politician and Began Epoch of the Statesman, Says Its Owner. TEACHERS PROTES SUBSTTUTES PAY Union Declares Recent Scale Is Unjust to Regular School Staff. The Teachers' Union of Washing- ton filed with Supt. of Schools Frank W. Ballou and the Board of Education today a protest against the new salary schedule for substitute teachers, adopted by the board Feb- ruary 4, with the request that its operation be suspended “for a time.” The principal objection of the union is that the new wage schedule for substitutes represents increases rang- ing from 36 to 111 per cent, while the increase granted the teachers in the Keller bill represents increases rang- to 12.9 per cent. “The rently used In the new schedule in calculating the teachers’ earnings for a day is 1/200 instead of 1/360 of her annual salary, thereby making it seem that she earns more than she actually does earn,” says the union. Cite Alleged Injustioce. “The new schedule grants no sick leave with full pay. and allows the teacher to retain an average of only 42 per cent of her month's salary for the first 30 days and an average of only 3.2 per cent for the second 30 days; and in some cases requires the teacher to pay the substitute more than she earns in a given time.” The union also pointed out that two days of absence for the reguler teacher in one month absorbs the entire monthly incresae granted in the new salary bill, and that no de- duction for sick leave is made from the salaries of administrative officials It asks that the board and the super- intendent grant a hearing to the joint legislative committee of teachers’ or- ganizations, and that the Teachers' Counclil be permitted to discuss the subject of the pay of substitutes at an early date. The new substitute pay scale was adopted, it emphasized, without opportunity for discussion by the councll, though the council had been permitted to discuss the salary bill and the pension bill. LINCOLN SOUGHT $500 FOR TOUR, LETTER SHOWS Wrote to Friend Who Had Tep- dered Help While on Stump With Douglas. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February 12.—A letter of Abraham Lincoln, at the time it was written a hard-up downstate lawyer in need of funds, was made last night on the eve of his birthday by Miss Idaletta Campbell of La Salle, who sent it to the Chi- cago Historical Soclety and sald it had never before been published. The letter, addressed to A. Campbell, her father, a close friend of Lincoln’s and later Representative, follows: “In 1857 you gave me authority to draw on you for any sum not ex- ceeding $500. 1 see clearly that such a privilege would be more avallable now than it was then. “I am aware that these times are lighter now than they were then. Please write me at all events, and whether you can do anything or not, I shall continue grateful for the past.” Mr. Campbell's correspondence shows that the money was used by Lincoln travellng about the State dur- ing the Lincoln-Douglas debates. A Reminiscence of Lincoln By Mrs. General George E. Pickett. The day after the fire which marked the surrender of Richmond, April 9, 1865, there was a rap at our door. The servants all had run away. The city was full of Northern troops, and my environment had not taught me to love them. With my baby on my arm I answered the knock, opened the door and looked up at a tall, sad-faced man in {ll-fitting clothes, who asked with the accent of the North: “Is this George Pickett's place?” “This is Gen. Pickett's home, sir,” I replied, “but he is not here.” “I know that, maam; I know where George Pickett 15" he answered, “‘but I just wanted to see the place. Down in old Quincy, IIl, where I used to hear George Pickett whistle the songs of Virginia in his birdlike notes, I have heard him de- scribe his home until in spirit I have been here many a. time. I have smelled the multifiora roses and the Lady Bankshire roses and the golden cluster roses and those great cabbage roses. I have seen the borders of hyacinths in the springtime and the liiles of the valley blooming in the chimney corner, the beds of violets, the rows of beehives And the lily beds that the bees knew were theirs —had been planted just for them. I have stood under the arbor and gath- ered those strange green-looking grapes that are like the Virginla aristocracy, growing each one on its own individual stem. I think he called them scuppernongs. I have sat on the back porch and listened to State of Lincoln's Adoption Honors | the music as his sister Virginia, of Memory of Emantipator. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, February 2.—Illinois, the State of Abraham Lincoln’s adoption, and where his body is entombed, paid { tribute today to the great on his 116th birthday special emancipator, anniversary. The ‘most pretentious of the ob- servances were in Chicago, where he was nominated for the presidency in 1859, and in Springfleld, where- he practiced law for years, and where his mortal remains found rest. The Springfield commemoration was held in the State Capitol, the princi- pal speaker being Lottie Holman O'Neill, the only woman legislator with more than one term of service. Informal ceremonies also were planned at Lincoln’s massive tomb. Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who at 25 was a major general commanding a divi- sion in the Union Army and knew Lincoln intimately, was the central figure of Chicago's observances. He was the guest of honor at a luncheon at noon and was on the program for the principal address at a Lions Club observance tonight. Others participating in the day’s ceremonies in Chicago were Maj. Gen. Harry C. Hale, commanding the 6th Corps Area:; Maj. Gen. George Bell, jr., commander of the old 33rd Divi- sion, and former Gov. Joseph W. Fifer, a private in the Union Army. Addison G. Proctor, a delegate from Kansas to the convention that nominated Lincoln, was the guest of honor at a reception of Chicago His- torical Soclety. Several Chicago men who in 1856, formed themselves into a soclety to support Lincoln for the presidency attended. Tomorrow Sergt. Boggsgthe only living person who witnessdd the as- sassination of President Lincoln, will address members of the Executives Club, whom he was so proud, sang in that glorious voice he told me about, and I have swung in this old swing here while the moon and I watched and waited for the old cat to die. So 1 wanted to see the place.” Speaker Was Lincoln. T, listening, wondered who he could be, till he finished, and then he said: “I am_Abraham Lincoln.” “The President!” I gasped. “No—no—just ~ Abraham George Pickett's old friend.” “I am George Pickett's wife, and this is his bab: was all I could say. The baby reached out his arms, and Mr. Lincoln took him, a look of ten- derness almost divine glorifying that sad face. 1 have never seen that expression on any other countenance. My little one opened his mouth, and insisted upon giving his father's friend a dewy baby Kiss As he handed my baby back to me, Mr. Lin- coln shook his long hand at him and said: “Tell your father, the rascal. that T could almost forgive him anything for the sake of those bright eyes and that baby kiss.” Memory Enriched Life. The tones of his deep voice touched all the chords of life to musle, and 1 marveled no more at my soldier’s love for him even through all the bitter- ness of the years. He turned and went down the steps and out of my life forever, but in my memory that wonderful ~voice, those intensely human eyes, that strong, sad, tender face hawe a perpetual abiding place. Among my treasured possessions are some old letters, written by Mr. Lincoln when practicing law in Springfield to George’ Pickett, then a cadet at West Point, where he was placed by John G. Stuart, Representa- tive from Illinols, at the request of Lincoln, Mr. Lincoln. The homely and humor- ous philosophy of these letters, the honesty which bre: s through them, the cheerful outlook upon life 'dark complexion, and the ready sympathy of the ex- perienced professional man with the boy on the threshold of life, looking down the vista of the future to the flashing of swords and the thunder of guns, all bring him before me as a friend. . Describes Own Appearance. I look beyond the description he once gave of himself: Height, six feet four inches, nearly; lean in flesh, welghing on an average 180 pounds; with coarse black hair and gray eyes.” A free-hand sketch like that is easy, but my memory fills the outlines with the subtle beauty of soul, the sunny view of life, the tender sympathy which made up a face of infinite charm, puzzling grtists, but revealing itself ta the Intuitions of a child, causing the babe to raise its little arms to be taken up and its lips to be kissed. The ways of Abraham Lincoln and George Pickett were widely sepa- rated for a time, but were never so far apart that the old love hid not full sway. I marveled over it once, but after my own picture of the man was filled out I wondered no more. No one who knew and loved Lincoln could be estranged from him, what- ever tides of political hostility might roll between. Plan Special Drive On Liquor Intended For Inauguration Police Prepare Campaign Anticipating Increased Rum Running Effort. “Special efforts will be made by the police to prevent bootleggers from smuggling liquor into Washington between now and March 4, Maj. Dan- fel Sullivan, superintendent of polics, announced today. Maj. Sullivan said he had been in conference on the question with Com- missioner Oyster and that it has been decided to exercise special vigilance to keep out rumrunners at this time. There have been rumors, the major sald, that bootleggers, anticipating the ‘presence of many visitors in Washington for the inauguration, might attempt to bring in extra sup- plies of wet goods in the hope of in- creasing their illicit trade. While the motor cycle police are always on the lookout for cars sus- pected of carrying large quantities of liquor, under the major's orders, they will be even more alert in watohing the rouds that lead Into the city during the next few weeks, The = superintendent stated that during the past two days the police have selzed more than 600 gallons of various concoctions, and he cited this as an indication of the Increased ac- tivity. PORTO RICANS SEEK BETTER CONDITIONS Senator Declares Bills Will Be In- troduced Amending Island's Organic Law. Santiago Iglesias, Porto Rican sen- ator, has announced that a bill would be introduced in both houses of Con- gress here to remedy the political and financial situation of Porto Rico and amend the organic Jaw. The measure would call for a new election July 16, 1925, when all or- ganized parties nominating candidates for residential commissioner in Wash- ington would have equal represen- tation and authority at the polls: the ballot would be - secret. The new registration would identify vot- ers through personal photograph. The resident commissioner would be en- titled to recognition in the House by the Speaker and would have the right to vote. An appropriation of $150,000 from the Porto Rican treasury would be fixed to carry out the election. Under the bill, Iglesias said, a sec- tion would be created to enforce the provisions of the law and to raise the limit of the 500 acres of land, imposing additional and pro- gressive taxes pn all property owned or controlled in excess of 500 acres and to provide for the forfeiture of lands owned or controlled by the corporations in violation of the pro- hibition of the law, giving one year to the owners to comply with the law. The taxation shall be uniform in Porto Rico, but the legislature shall have power to tax the property and incomes of the non-residents in excess of the residents.” MISS LOWDEN WEDS. Daughter of Former Governor|Is Bride of J. B. Drake. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, . February 12, — Miss Frances Lowden, daughter of former Gov. and Mrs. Frank O. Lowden, and John B. Drake, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Drake, were married here in a brilliant ceremony at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Drake will go abroad on their wedding trip. and, after vis- iting Algiers for several weeks, will go to Italy, Switzerland, France and England. Notables of the city, State and Na- on attended the ceremony, includ- ing Vice President-elect Charles G. Dawes and Mrs. Dawes. The bride is one of three daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lowden, and the bridegroom is the son of a wealthy Chicago hotel man. The Ceremony was performed by the Rev. Frederick F. Shannon. Ends Life Fearing World End. Special Dispatch to The Star. WINCHESTER, Va., February 12.— Fear that the world was coming to an end, although delayed for a few days, caused Evan Hiett, 70 years old, a Hampshire County farmer, to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun, according to word brought here today by neigh- bors. Hiett had been reading pre- dictions by members of a certain cult that the end of time was at hand, and worked himself into a frenzy, it Is said. Hotel Inn Phone Main 81088100, 604-610 9th St. N.W. $7 rooms, ,$6 weekly; $10.50 rooms, 314 with toilet, shower and lavatory. $10; '3 in room, 50 per cent more. Rooms Like Mother's. This Beautiful Little Quality Grand Offered by the House of Kitt 410 B NEW FIGHT PLANNED ON RAIL SURCHARGES Robinson Announces He Will Con- tinue Effort to Eliminate Pullman Extras. A new move to abolish railroad surcharges on the use of Pullman fa- cilitles was launched yesterday in the Senate. Aroused both by the decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission that the surcharges should be continued and by the failure of the House to act on a Senate resolution making such charges unlawful, Senator Rob- Inson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader, gave notice that he would at- tempt to attach a prohibitory rider to the pending independent offices bill This notice was given after t had been a renewhl of the debate started yesterday on the commission's decisfon. Chalrman Smith of the inter- state commerce committee again led in the discussion, asserting that the action of the committee had been a “great surprise” to him. Senator Smith argued that the charge does not benefit .the weaker roads, which are in need of aid, and 6,602,657 Miles Covered by 46 U. S. Air Mail Flyers Air mail continental York flown pilots on the trans- route between New and San Francisco have 6,602,657 miles. The air mail service has employed 46 pllots. This is approximately 265 times around the earth. The distance covered in six months aggregates 1,288,350 miles. Statistics” made public yesterday by the Post Office Department show 328,887 miles were flown &t night and 939,463 during daylight. Owner Changes Long Name. BALTIMORE, February 12.—George Papezkostantopoulos—19 letters, count ‘em—has had his name changed. He is now George Pappas and possesses his first citizenship papers. He told Federal Judge Soper he is 52 years old and was born in Calaxidion, Greece, . that the funds received by the larger roads were unnecessary for their maintenance. VIRGINIA STREAMS HIGH. Roads Damaged Shenandoah Valley. Special Dispatch to The Star. HARRISONBURG, Va, February 13. —Heavy rains and melting snow have * sent all streams in this part of the Shenandoah Valley out of their banks, causing considerable damage to roads. No other damage is anticipated. Last night the North Fork of the Shenandoah was over the valley piks at Redbanks, 28 miles north of heras, and was over the new bridge erected to replace the one washed away last Spring. Flooded fords have mads many of the country roads Impass- able. in Sections of City Makes $200 on Sheep. Special Dispatch to The Star. DANVILLE, Va, March 12.—City gineer R.JK. Linville In his annual report to the- city council says more than $200 was derived during the last fiscal year from the 19 sheep of the municipal flock, through the sale of lambs and wool. He recommends that the flock be increased. The sheen were secured about two years agn and at once revealed a new form of economy. Their continued grazing in the city park eliminates the neces- sity of paying hands to cut the grass. mm « From_ THREE SPECIAL REDUCTIONS Inventory taking only comes once in a long, long while. It naturally follows that reductions like these—disclosed by this inventory taking—appear as infrequently. ton repp. .Were $9 %6 Men’s Shirts $9.50 Splendid values. Pleated bosom and plain front. Neckband styles —a few with collars to match. Variety of patterns and materials. Sizes 14 to _lengths. 16Ve—all sleeve 42 Men’s Bath Robes at Clearance Prices All of them from our regular stock— some slightly mussed and counter soiled. Of flannel, terry cloth, pongee and cot- 18 Robes Go at $4.85 Were $6 to $8.50 24 Robes Go at $7.85 to $16.50 Higher Pricéd vNeckwear. Reduce 95¢ Six for $5.50 Formerly $1.50 and $2 $4a $135 Quarter Dozen Formerly $2.50 to $3.50 The finest quality cut silks—and as there are more than three hundred ties to choose from you know what we mean when we say that there are patterns here to suit every taste. The Avenue at Ninth 4 2o o5 > g\«(j; STORE *