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The Washington times., 1904-08-26
To Cut OF Scalpeys.
FallacY of the Plan.

That in Itself shows the falIacy of
the plan that makes a crowd Of men.
women, and children stand in the broll-
ing hot sun. or In the rain. as the case
may be. for hours at time and then let
the ticket scalper who is right next door
make 5000
Everyone who went TO Boston to the
last encampment and was inconveu-
fenced by this arrangement IS in hone
that the railroads VIII try TO make a
different arrangement for the next en-
campmcnt. which, while saving the rail-
roads from the scalpers. will at the
same time save the people who attend
from al the Inconvenience that were
incumbent on the last G. A r. encamp-
ment.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26

for the family physician, Fobier Berge.
OF Seventh Street. near Avenue G.
For three weeks the physician has
worked constantly to bring his aged pa
uenl out of the hypnotic spell, but his
efforts has been fruitless Last night.
surrounded By his six children and a
dozen or more friends. Louis LefkOwitz
was making a desperate struggle for life.
Don't leave us YETI SObbed his Vile.
as she sat at the head Of the bed hold
ing his hand. Tive for my sake-you
are all / have. Cur children have their
families, and l need you.
imagine. she SAID. in telling her OK
pcricnCc. sitting and watching strang-
CT5 taking all you possess, and uEaDtc
TO lift a hand to protect yourself We
had only a little. but il was saved FOR a
rainy day. OF course. our children help
US. but 70 see our all go In that way
was dreadful
Put Under Spell.
AT first. when they began going
through the house, / felt as If they We're
doing what l wished them to do. Sud
denly | felt different about it. but was
stin helpless wanted to scream, but
could make no sound. Thcn l tried to
get up from my chair, but found that
could not move.
when they nrst entered one man sat
near me and the oJner near my husband.
/ don't remember much of what they
said. They talked about my daughter
though. and waved their hands bcf' r.
our faces Suddenly / came under the
that day, and my husband has failed
rapidly. Never before in the twenty %
three years we have been in Amcrlc .
has he had one sick day
The Washington times., 1904-08-26

lures. From head to foot I had been
punctured by the fendish insects. and
the surface OF my body looked Ike the
mountainous region Of Pennsylvania on
a hot day I'm August Like Boscoe the
snake-eater. they chewed me alive and
as / feared they were planning another
attack quickly Jumped up, and turned
on the electric light
LAS the Hight flashed through the room
the sight that met my eyes would dis
grace Democratic convention in night
session Flying through the air. litter
ing the walls. iammed on the bed
clothes. was the biggest mess Of biggest
mosquitoes ! ever saw in my uneyentful
life. They seemed to be holding mass
meeting, and know just as well as
know anything 1 was the subject under
discussion
How They Got In
How did they get in? Believe me o.
not, bat what l say is the truth when
l tell you they got In through concerted
action. Although they were too big 70
crawl through the holes In the screen.
they got through by helping each other.
First. the mosquito desiring 20 enter the
room would tie himself I'D in a little
bow knot. would then place himself at
one Of the holes. and. with the aid OF
a gentle push and shove from his com
rades outside. would land safely on the
inside"
While the stories of the jelly fish are
not quite so startling, It f. neverthe-
less reported that in some places the
water has been so full Of them that il
has been impossible for baths~s to enter
the water in safety
Thousands OF bathers have suffered
their keen sting, while everybody has
found great difficulty in getting out Of
their reach.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
0ser to Conciliate.
MlDDAUGH FILES PETITION
M VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY

Ebenezer y. M!ddaugh has fled a pcti-
ton IN voluntary bankruptcy. He states
his occupation 10 Ue that OF a clerk. and
lists his liabilities at Sl.24225.
Edr Middough does not make any re-
turn Of assets. except Of personal prom
erty claimed 20 be exempted valued . I
Sl5g Cole & Donaldson are named As
counsel for petitioner.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
WOMAN HANGS HERSELF
iN A PITTS8URG HOTEL

PITTSB rig. Pa. Aug "a woman
who registered in the Tenth Street Ho-
tel here as Mrs Dieler. Of Philadclphla.
hanged herself IN her room yesterday
The woman appeared refined and her
clothing Is Of good quality. There was
nothing IN her effects which would lead
"a Identification.
She was about sixty-lve years old
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
FEUDiST SHOT BY FOES
IN KENTUCKY MOUNTAINS

OWINGsVILLE. Ky. Aug. 2G.-Levi
Woodbridge. a noted feudist. while rid
Ing IN a lonely part OF the Wayne Coun-
ty Mountains was shot through the
head and instantly killed by assassins
concealed in the underbrush
Al Brummett, his son Marshall
Nergal and Marshall Hall. and Alvin
Dean have been arrested charged with
the murder WoOlridRe was connected
with many mountain feud troubles and
had killed several men.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
MINISTER DIED AT THE FAIR.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug. 25.-Rev. Henry
Baas. seventy-three years Old Of Lon
don. England. died suddenly at the In
side Inn. shortly after his return from
a walk through the Exposition grounds
with his daughter Mr. Baas' chief
mission 20 the Worlds Fair was to write
book On the exposition for a religious
publication in London
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
Seashore Excursions.
1000.
5000.

Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets sold
Friday and Saturday 20 Atlantic City
Cage May, Sea Isle City. and Ocean City
good until the following Tuesday. in
elusive. at Sc for the round trip. The At
lastic City Special. coaches and par
Tor cars. leaves Washington at l:l5 y. m.
Through without change.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
GARMENT WORKERS
EXPEl HARRY WHITE

BUFFALO, y. Y. Aug 26-Expulsion
OF Henry G. White. former secretary OF
the United Garment WorkvrS Of Amer
lea, from the union was recommended
by unanimous vote of the convention
here today.
White was charged with neglect of du-
ties in time Of strike. writing and pub
fishing articles derogatory to the union.
and espousing the cause of he employ
erS.
SI6-World's Fair-C. s. o. Ry.
Coach excursion each Saturday in Au-
gust, 2:S0 p. m. Scenic route. One night
out.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
HORNiTz WILL TEST
CARPENTERS RIGHTS
Baltimore Clubman Asks Court to STAY
Unseemly Noise of Hammers
Near His Home.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 26.-S. Gross Hor-
WITT. attorney and clubman. has on be-
EAR OF himself and mother, Mrs Louise
Horwitz, leader OF society. asked the
courts 10 enjoin Christopher c. Watts.
a carpenter. from beginning his work
OF hammering. saving. planning and
cropping az the unseemly hour Of 7 a. m.
ats shop is IN the rear Of the Hor-
WIZ mansion. IN Cathedral Street. and
ne employs several men who get busy
at Mr.. HOrwitz some time ago told
Watts II was impossible 10 sleep. be-
cause OF the noise made IN his shop.
oSer to Conciliate.
Tho carpenter expressed regret and
offered 70 hold of until O'Clock IL Mr..
Horwitz would pay the men for the
hours they remained idle. Mr.. Horwitz
objected 20 this, saying Il was absurd
An ap9ca! was then made TO the no.
lice. and the marshal sent a man ont
tc investigate. He reported there was
no way Of abating the nuisance. 49,
Then. il was Mr. Horwitz decided +o
arScel 20 the courts.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
.COURT SETTLES
HIHCE PIE SUIT
Man Who Ate Quarter Of
One Goes Free.
IN FAVOR OF THE DEFENDANT
Though Pastry Was Stolen and Partly
Eaten, Judge Would Not
AB~w Damages.
IN FAVOR OF THE DEFENDANT

HANOVER. Pa. Aug 26.-The famous
mince pie lawsuit brought by G. W.
Hilterbrick. Of Mount Pleasant town
ship Adams county. against Ezra w
Mehring, Of Littlestown. two we'll sO-do
farmers, who have been neighbors Tor
years, for the alleged theft OF a pie. was
settled in the Adams county court, when
the prosecutor was ordered to pay the
costs.
Hilterbrick charged that Mehring en-
tered his kitchen last winter and took
from the stove and ate large and
juicy mince pie which Mrs HiIterbrick
had baked. He asked for damages, IN
generation of the offender. and such
other relief AS the jury and court might
grant
Value Of Pie, IS Cents
1t was shown that Mehring had eaten
only one-fourth Of the pie
The intrinsic value Of the whole pie,
HHterbrick admitted. was only p cents.
but he considered thlt his disapcOint-
ment IN losing the cut warranted him
in demanding redress.
The court could not agree with the
prosecutor. and rendered q verdict il
favor Of the defendant It took the view
that II II were possible TO know what
merit there was in the pie Judgment
could be more easily given. iuasrnucn
as there have been pies that made the
stubborn weep and sent others to the
grave the court thought that possibly
the defendant already had his punish
ment- 1t deprecated the fact that
Oue-fOurth cut - a mince pie should
disturb lifelong relations between
friends and create another war 50 near
the battlefield of Gettysburg.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
c. A. R. TROUBLES
WITH R. R. COUPONS
Delays at Valuation Office
in Boston.
FAILURE TO GUST SCALPERS
Kink in Company's Plan Stirs Up Dis
satisfaction Among ExcursiOnists.
Showing in the Crowd.

b F. Chase. Of the Pension Office. has
recently returned from the G. A r. en-
campment with rather large party.
made up mostly OF Government en-
ployes.
The party had a satisfactory trip in
almost every way. in fact. in every way
with single exception, and that was
on account of the valuation office, IN
Boston. which was very small. and had
a force OF clerks that was wholly in
adequate to carry on the rush of bust
ness.
As soon as the people bound for the
G. A. r. entered the city they had to
take their tickets directly 10 the valida-
ton office. where they gave up their
return tickets and received a receipt
for the same. Then. when they were
ready TO return they had to present this
receipt and were then given their tickets
stamped for the train that left that day:
for this the charge was so cents apiece
1t was not this that made II disagree
able, but the fact that the receipts had
TO be presented at the office which open
ed just two hours before train time, and,
consequently. there was a great crowd
at the door as much as three or four
hours ahead OF the time that the Office
opened. and there was pushing and
showing and all the roughness that goes
with a large crowd. Women tainted.
and there being no way to get them
out Of the crowd. they had to be passed
over the heads OF the people to the open
air beyond.
To CUE OF Scalpezs.
This arrangement was made by the
railroad companies to cut off the ticket
scalpers and spectators which always
abound wherever there is large crowd
of excursionists, but to show the fallacy
of the plan adopted by the railroad com
panies, a little conversation IS here
quoted between a clerk in the valida-
ton Office and the manager Of q ticket
ecalper's Office which was run next door,
n WIKI the scalper said IN answer TO
the question:
How mu'h did you make on the en-
campment under the new ruler"
About $1,000
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
ABOUT SOME BRIDES.

Some one has made the interesting
discovery that most of the recent
brides and some of the prospective
ones, so far from being divinely tall,
incline rather to petite stature. And
this has been quite sufficient basis
for an argument on the relative power
of little women and the daughters OF
the gods over the opposite sex. The
women of commanding presence
certainly have the advantage in some
respects; but in affairs of the heart
it Is generally the little ones who
score. Comparisons, of course, are
odious, but it is impossible to help
seeing that tall women. who unques-
tionably look more dignified and ele-
CANT than their shorter sisters, can
not so effectively assume the coaxing
airs, the piquant manner, the pretty
helplessness, the fascinating pertness,
the bewitching tenderness that en-
slave man to little women. Besides,
little women have invariably big,
warm, loving hearts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
WISDOM OF ONE WOMAN.

A certain woman who has good
library and is always buying books
and music is very generous in lending
both to her friends. Naturally she
has found that people are often more
ready to borrow than to return. so, in
order to be able to lend without loss
she has devised a nice little plan. In
certain album each borrower writes
his or her name opposite the title
of the book and the date on which
the book is borrowed On returning
it the borrower is expected to COM
ment on the book and to initial it.
This album is naturally quite inter-
esting, and, as it is always to the
fore, it is often turned over by visit
ors, who soon see who is and who is
not prompt in returning books lent.
The result is that books are always
returned, and yet there are no irritat-
ing reminders from their owner,
whose album is always kindly re-
garded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
THE BUILDING OF BIG SHIPS.
indication That We Have About
Reached Limit for Present Time.

1t is much discussed question
where the building of bigger ships 10
to end. Various authorities in en-.
cheering have attempted to predict
the future rate of progress in marine
construction, and the fact that at a
single stroke 5000 tons have been
added to the size of the record yes.
sci will doubtless be made much of
Nevertheless, there is much reason
to believe that we are near the limit
in size of ships, for the present ali
least, and there may even be a re-
action. The size of ships is govern.
ed by the depth of the channel en-
frances to seaports, and these latest
huge vessels draw so much water
t1nat they can only enter few ports
and at only very few can cargo OF
passengers sufficient to fill them be
secured.
Besides this, it will readily be con.
coded that the reason why bigger
and bigger ships have been built is
purely commercial one. The ques
ton: will 1t pay?" is the question
to be answered in determining wheth
er the size of ships is to go on in.
creasing. and If SO to what extent. II
will be readily granted that a ship OF
10000 tons can be operated more
cheaply per ton of freight carried
than one of 5000 tons. provided the
volume of traffic is sufficient to keep
her employed, and provided, also, that
cargo-handling appliances are such as
to keep down delays in port. But,
granting this, it will readily be seen
that there is not like saving to be
made in again doubling the size and
going from 10000 to 10000 tons.
Perhaps under certain circumstances
the 200.000-ton vessel may be worth
while, but even if this is the case it
does not follow that still bigger
vessel would be still more profitable.
1t must be remembered that these
very large vessels cost considerably
more to build per ton of freight ca
pacity than vessels of modern size.--
The Engineering News. =.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
EARLY FALL FASHIONS.

While there are no radical changes
in late summer and early fall styles
from those of the earlier season, the
attractive suggestions are developed
and the extremes toned down. A
.frock of the fascinating lingerie type
must needs be accompanied by one of
the new three-quarter coats of deli
cate tinted taffeta if one wishes to be
smartly costumed. The taffeta used
to make these pretty wraps is of 9
soft lustrous gu ". Very prstty
summer frocks si.ow a bodice or hil
yoke of shocking, the sleeves also
being smoked. either at the lower OF
upper part, or possibly both. No
other trimming need be employed
with the shocking, the girdle of flow
cred ribbon providing the finishing
touch. While dressy gowns have ex
tremely full skirts, growing fuller all
the while, the smartest tailored eff
fects show the fullness only around
the bottom, and this is achieved by
plaits in various forms, laid fiat
around the hips and falling out be-
low, with the killed effect around the
feet. To be thoroughly approved,
such costumes must have hat, shoes
and all accessories to match in color
or there must, at least, be perfect
harmony among them. All the fancies
of the last few years seem to have
been combined in this seasons styles
and with the most artistic effect.
Pinking has come in again, and
ruches and pipings appear on almost
every summer dress. 1t is white
season for the little folks, and from
the top of the picture hat to the tir
of the slippered toe the fashionable
little maid is all in white.-The De.
lineator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
Tree Distillery.

On the Canary Islands grows a
fountain tree, tree most needed
in some parts of the islands. 1t is
till quantity of water that is suffi-
cient to furnish drink to every living
creature in Hero. nature having pro-
vided this remedy for the drought of
the island. Every morning near this
part of the island cloud of mist
force against the steep cliff on which
this tree grows, and it is from tna
mist that the tree distills the water.
China, too, claims her remarkable
tree. This is known as the tallow
tree, so called from the fact Of II
producing a substance like tallow,
and which serves the same purpose.
is of the same consistency, color and
smell. On the island of Lewchew
grows a tree about the size of COM
mon cherry tree. which possesses the
popularity of changing the color
of its blossoms. AT one time the flow
er assumes the tint of the lily, and
again shortly takes the color of the
rose.
In Thibet there is a most curious
tree, known as the tree of the thcu-
sand images. It's leaves are covered
with we'll defined characters of the
Thibctan alphabet. 1t is of great
age and the only one of its kind
known thsra.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
.rHE USE oF GLYcER1NE.

A leading specialist, and authority
IN matters pertaining to the skin, says
If glycerine: Glycerine is really very
harmful to the skin; it evaporates
he water in the pores rapidly, partic-
llarly, will result in breaks of the
skin, or chaps and roughness. This
nay be a surprise to many, for 1t is
fond belief that for cnapped hands
and lips it is an excellent remedy and
preventive. Mixed with other ingre-
lients SO that chemical change oc
ours in it, it may not be harmful, but
gylcerine, in a pure state, should new.
sr be applied to the skin, or its health
and appearance will suffer, and cracks
and chaps will only be aggravated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
Queer Wedding Present.

Among he Iloongotes. a tribe or
savages in the interior Of Luzon. &C
coriing tn A. Henry Savage Lander,
"the wedding present given by the
prospective brid sgroom to his sweet
heart does not lack quaintness, and
consists of a human head, part of a
breast and heart, as well as a finger
or two. Unless man can produce
these gifts he has to remain bache-
lor; but these gifts are invariably
procured. The inclined to we'd lies
in wait in the high grass until an I'M
suspecting man, woman or child hap
pens to go by. who few minutes
later is left dead upon the trail minus
the anatomical portions enumerated
above"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
THE soRRowING MOTHER.

East night l dreamed he came TO me;
held him close and wept and said,
MY little child, where have you been!
I was afraid that you were dead
Then awoke; it almost seemed
AS though my arms could feel him
yet
mad been sobbirg in my sleep;
My tears had made the pillows wet.
I can not think of him at all
AS the bright angel he must be-
But only as my little child
Who may be needing me.
Do not make him grow too wise,
Angels-ye who know;
I am dull and slow to learn,
Toiling here below.
Do not fill mis- heart too full
With your heavenly joy.
Lest the mothers place. be lost
With her little boy.
Last night the air was mild;
The moon rose clear though late,
And somehow then it did not seem
So very hard to wait.
There seemed so much to learn,
So much for me to do,
Before my lessons here were dole
And l was ready, too.
Those may dare to doubt who have
Their loved ones here below;
For me, do not now believe,
do not hops-I know
Katharine Pyle in Harper's Eazar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
FASHION NOTES.

Have smart little brown and vel
low toque for autumn.
TIE shaded sash is pale at the
waist. deepening into darker ends.
Dots are still with us, but the check
is the thing.
The new Gainsboroughs are to have
high crowns
It's wise woman who lays in her
winter Innings at summer silk sales.
The French think very highly of a
little black velvet bow.
The frilly muslin hat that is not
distinctly smart is decidedly dowdy.
Next is the sleeve of "Bluebeard's-
time-tight cuff, puff and stirring to
shoulder.
The summer girl displays a beauti-
full impartiality in 1her Russian blouse
trimmed with japanese embroidery.
White ties with welted soles are al
most exclusively used with white
frocks.
Very fetching are the soft felt out
ing hats shown, and one can imagine
them tilted jauntily on the head of a
pretty girl.
There never was a better season to
display hoirlooms in the way of
brooches and necklaces.
Notice how few long. skirts and
thin-soles shoes one sees on the
street these sensible days.
Even better than the sheer china
silk are some of the dollar bargains
in blouses, of figured silk, with more
durability.
A bow under the chin is the proper
accompaniment of the big Victoria
shade hat.
Lots. of lace applications Different.
ate the afternoon shirtwaist from it's
palmer morning sister.
There are prettier adjuncts to the
toilet than black mesh veil drawn
tightly over the face beneath a big
hat.
High canvas boots that lace half
way to the knees accompany an i'm
ported bathing suit.
Work wee touch of black in
somewhere if you would be truly
modish.
The fastest in sleeve decorations
is an applied square of ecru lace
showing a heraldic design. Angels
and ministers of republican simplicity
defend u.s.
Put in your spare time making lit.
tie wheels of silk and lace. They are
Sure to come in useful.
Here's an idea on making the lace
cuff stay up: Stiffen it with fine wire.
Hoopskirts in miniaturei
Canvas ties are less costly than
buckskin, and-what is amazing in
view of that fact-they are really
cooler and lighter.
Stockings to. match the colored rib
bons on the gown are worn with
white shoes.
Have you noticed how many threats
are dressed simply with a straight
hand of white embroidery?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
Needn't SPOIL CLOTHES.

Women who boat, fish, camp, and
otherwise amuse themselves with ma
ture in her wet as well as dry hoods,
will find an oilskin suit a convenient
feature of the outing wardrobe. The
skin might be purchased and made up
into coat and skirt suit, or a. -eady
made suit of the lightest possible
form of oil skin. The short packet
of these suits has a military standing
collar lined with corduroy to make It
comfortable, and skirt OF good
sporting length.
Clad in suit like that the sporting
girl can dabble around wetness to the
content of her gypsying nature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23
: a WOMAN PAINTER.

The first woman painter to receive
an order from the German Govern
ment is said to be Fraulein Greta
Walden, who decorated the hall OF the
German building at the Paris EXPOS
ition, and who was also commissioned
to furnish paintings for the st. Louis
Exposition. These last are four in
number in the Hall of Mines and
Metallurgy, two representing the
mines of Konigshuttee in Silesia and
two views of the Krupp plant. An
other painting in the educational
building shows the famous Berlin
thoroughfare "Unter den Linden"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-09-23

though tho belt intsrferes very little,
vita the fullness.
In the finer face cloth coats Inver
ness effects are seen, the sleeved In.
verness being very practical as well
as picturesque
One beautiful brown broadcloth car.
riage coat shows sextuple cape eff.
feet over each sleeve, and the mar.
row collar and cuffs are of panne in
oignon crule. br. liant light brown
shade.-Philadelph Record.