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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-28
"SCOTTY" BLOWS IN,
BOOZE" FLOWS ON
Eccentric De ath Valley
Croesus Visits Salt Lake
City for a Day.
Runs Over From Ogden in
Special and ScatterS Cen
turtles" Literally.

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 2S.-'Scotty
Of Death Valley" the famous or mys-
terious. either or both, as one may
choose, blew into Salt Lake City a few
DAYS ago. visited a few refreshment
bars, spent money like the proverbial
drunken sailor" and before night rush
ed back to ogden. whence he came.
''Scotty" got into the Junction City
on a delayed Los Angeles limited the
night before. He spent the night there.
He had never been to salt Lake, so
he decided to visit this city. Down to
the superintendent office at the Union
depot he went Tn Scotty, I want
special train TO Salt Lake. How much
viii it cost?"
The mysterious one was told SO would
be the price
Hires a Special.
There's a 500 bill Keep the change
Rnd divide IL among the boys. I haven't
anything less than a century spot"
A coach and locomotive was brought
forward and scotty piled on board. It
took just thirty-two minutes to cover
the thirty-seven miles between Ogden
and Zion on the Oregon Short Line.
There were no stops-not even hesita-
tions-it was simply a streak thirty
seven miles long. And that's going
some.
"scotty' alighted at the depot here
and came up town. He called at the
knutsford. Then he dropped in" at
the Wilson bar FiZZ water flowed for
awhile, 500 bills were much in evil
dence and everybody irrigated. Down
TO the Cullen went "ScOtty' with his
rOll-sOme say there was $1,000 in it,
and there was more fizzi and continued
", and he was not saying anything
about the Panamints, or Death Valley,
or the mine he never showed the news
papermen.
Back to the Wilson went "Scotty''
and his dough" There was more bub-
hle water and he took a layOff for q
few minutes TO tip the walters g
apiece.
Takes an Auto Ride.
Then some one brought around an
auto. ''Scotty'' piled into 1t and gave
orders to violate all the speed ordi-
nances and break a record. Fortunate
" no one broke his neck.
Then he was at the depot again-he
goes by. streaks and makes as sudden ap-
pearaEces as he does disappearance
and he offered the engineer so extra
20 take him back to Ogden faster than
he came. The suggestion was made that
IL he rode on the engine the trip might
be made in twenty-fOur minutes. How
ever, he did not ride on the engine
Once back in the Junction city he mad
another ''futter" at the bar, and at . 90
o'clock he LETT on the Los Angeles lin
Ted for Los Angeles "ScOtty'' may
come again, some day, and stay aWhile
If his money holds out
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-28
OFFERS TO SELL WIFE;
HUSBAND GETS $3.50 FINE

CHICAGO, Aug 2S.-MonlIow Luda.
thirty-six years old, or HOxie avenue,
was arrested in a saloon in South Chi
cago when, according TO tie police. he
was planning to sell his wife for the
second time within eight months
Michael Sando, who is said by the police
to have agreed to pay Luda $40 for the
latter's wife, also was arrested.
Before Municipal Judge Girten, on a
charge OF disorderly conduct, the men
got of on a fine of $50 and costs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-28
A DOUBLE HoLD-uP.

MY wife" began Hicks. dropped IN
To see me at the office today and
Sorry, old man." interrupted Wicks,
but my wife held me up before I left
home; I can't lend you a cent The
Catholic Standard an6 Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
LEADS HUNCHAKISTS
WORCESTER POLICE THINK THEY
KNOW REAL CHIEF.

WORCESTER. Mass. August s.-Aexan
Arzuian, who has made Worcester his head
quarters for the last threa or four years.
has disappeared, and is believed to be In
Boston. Chief Of Police Matthews. who
has been investigating the movements OF
the Hunchakist leader. says:
When the news OF Tavshanjfan's muir
der reached here a prominent Armenian OF
Worcester camo to and said he and
every ore of his fellow-countrymen were
convinced that the assassination was a
Hunchakist plot. Then he told mo the In
side history OF the Hunchakist organization
with the names OF the leaders. Arzuian
and DR.. Arshas Der Margessian Of Provl-
dence. he said. dominated affairs In this
country. Father Martouguessian of New
York. he said, was the active agent Of Ar
zuian.
II sent my men to investigate the re-
ports this Armenian gave me Of Arzuian's
hiding place just outside the city. I wrote
To Police Commissioner Bingham OF the
facts In my possession, and asking IL the
New York police department wished me to
take action.
II have never received any reply. Yes.
terday I wrote a similar letter to Distric,
Attorney Jerome"
II local Armenians are correct Arz,iiar
spends most of his time changing his
clothes and altering his appearance. He ID
described as one day wearing Q long beard
and the next appearing with q clean shaver
face. Always he Is careful to avoid OBJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
PAINT ADULTERATION.
A Man Who VIII Ask Inquiry Says
It's Colossal

NEW YORK. August S.-Paints are the
next subject which should receive attention
In the process of exposing adulteration and
fraud. says l.. j Callahan OF Al Vesey
Street. who proposes to offer resolutions at
meetings OF commercial organizations, be-
ginning with the New York Retail Grocers'
Union, OF which he is an officer He favors
state regulation OF the paint trade similar
To the present supervision OF the food and
drug business.
Colossal and amazing" are the words
Mr. Callahan uses i'll telling OF the extent
OF the receptions which he says ne has dis
covered in the sale OF paints.
Il used To be surprised" said Mr.. Gala
nan, at the changes that take place in the
coiors Of paint after il has been on the
walls doors and floors for a few days Now
l Know. The secret Is that we buy sup
posed " hite lead that has white lead In
1t. but IS q mixture of other materials; I'm
seed oil that Is largely FISH oil; turpentine
or which the greater part IS kerosene oil
mineral green that has 70 true green but
cheap barytes and little aniline dye
Few ready-mtxrd paints MIR Callahan
says. are pure. and he says that he can
corruborate this with proof that a friend
OF his. a chemist VIII produce at the
proper time.
The aiulteration is bad enough ne adds
but in addition some of the paints con-
tain "a per cent of water. thus carving
In liquid paints Is the rule. and full meas
Ure the exception. he charges. the average
shortage being l2l2 per cent In the So
called white lead the same condition ex-
lists. h. says. the average shortage being
fourteen pounds 10 the hundred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT.
n. M. Woodward Outlines Work OF
Permit Officer.

According to the annual report submitted
to the Commissioners this morning by H. M.
Woodward the permit office of the engineer
department OF the District has been an ex
ceptionaIly busy one during the fiscal year
ended June 30 last. In that period 1.l47
communications were received In this Of
fee briefs made on cards. the necessary
permits written. and total of $3.50 per-
mts issued. The fees from these permits
amounted to $40. 1884, which amount is 1852
less than the total amount during the pre-
vious year. There was also a decrease OF
1919 in the number of permits issued. COM
pared with the previous year.
A table furnished by Mr.. Woodward In his
report showed a decided increase IN the ac-
tivity and revenues OF this branch of the
District government During the fiscal year
1S97-'9S. from which year this table dates.
only 10 465 permits were issued ard the
amount of fees was 81 .S45
The building permits and automobile per-
rnits are not included In this report. Those
referred to are for various connections. re-
pairing and the other work under the super
vision OF the engineer department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW.
Inspector Declares Trust Company
Chimneys Emitted Smoke.

Gen E w. Whitaker. smoke inspector of
the District. has made an official report re-
speeding the charge that Objectionable
smoke was observed to be issuing from the
stacks on the Washington Loan and Trust
Companys building at 9th and-F streets
northwest His original report called forth a
statement from the management OF the
building 10 the effect that there were no
fires in the building the DAY in question.
Gen. Whitaker says he was aware of this
fact al the time. but that the smoke he saw
was either caused BY some of the tenants
burning waste paper in the open fireplaces
OF their offices OF bt rubbish being burned
elsewhere.
Gen. Whitaker also stated that he visited
five Offices il the building in each OF which
there IS an open fireplace connected with
the smokestaCk. He stated that II waste
paper was not burned In any OF these open
fire places then waste paper was burned in
the furnace in the cellar.
Gen. Whitaker concluded his rev ri by
saying that he was not mistaken and re-
grets that his first report should have called
forth anything resembling a contradiction
The Commissioners are satisfied with the
report
Gen Whitaker says he was incorrectly
quoted In an item printed in The Star Au-
gust J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
IT'S SECOND SESSION.
Business OF Grand Tabernacle Of
Galilean Fishermen

The National Grand Tabernacle of the
Grand United Order of Galilean Fishermen
held its second session yesterday in Galilean
Temple. 800 F street southwest. The exer-
cises were opened with the singing OF
Nearer, My God. to Thee" which was fol-
lowed with prayer by the chaplain.
At business meeting the committee on
credentials made a report. The special
deputies of Virginia and West Virginia
made reports 1t was announced that the
receipts amounted to $625 IS.
At the afternoon session reports from
special deputies were heard. DR.. W. ~.
Atkins made q report On the bank and en-
dowIrent departments.
A reception was rendered the visiting del
egates last evening from 8 to 10 O'Clock In
Galflean Temple by the local branch.
Park for the entertainment OF the visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

in keeping his identity a secret from the
mass of his countrymen.
Avoids Notoriety.
A year and a half ago Arzuian. under
the name of Mclean, was boarding In a
farmhouse close by the city poor farm and
not far from Lake Quinsigamond. A man
who delivered mail to him there Is author
ity for the statement that he posed as a
Frenchman OF leisure in the early stages
Of consumption. He Is very tall, hollow
chested and hollow checked and weighs less
than 40 pounds. The latest report Is given
by a man who says ne saw him near the
lake a week ago last Sunday. Chief Mat
thews has Investigated all these reports.
and 1t can be said with posftiveness that
the man is not now in this vicinity.
Arzuian's wife. who Is French. has not
been with him during the last year. 1t Is
said Three weeks ago woman who
spoke with g. decided French accent went
into the shoe store of Hovannes Tarkantan.
rs May street. and made inquiries for Ar
zuiau She was directed to the neiShbor-
hood Of the city poor farm, but SO far as to
known her quest was fruttless. 1t - De-
Heved this woman was ArYusan's wife.
Cnief Matthews has learned that Arzu-
ian's headquarters have shifted from time
to time from this city to Providence. Bos-
ton and Chicago. He 10 recognized every
where as the accredited agent In this coun-
try Of the central committee Of the Huncha-
kists, and one OF the committee Of five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

Raieish--C. B. oreutt Elizabeth. N. j.:
L. SILVER, Norfolk. Va: F. ]. Stroebel
Utica, N. r: E. NJ Bracher, New York:
E. NJ Gargy, Virginia; c. F. Barrtnger.
Boise, Idaho; DR.. W. d. Shelby. Charles
town. Ind: e. ]. Eddy. New York city; d.
W. Bixler. Proctor, Vt. o. r. Wycoff and
Mrs Wycoff, Winfield. Kan: J. M. Clark.
Tupsio. Miss. q. R. Mil, New York.
WiIlard-Iemes Seward. New York: Mr.
and Mrs. G. e. Meigs Chicago: T. e.
Proctor and William Jennings, Boston.
Mass; T. N. Marthan, Hanover. N. H.:
Charles F. Shrtner. Boston; R. H. Taihutt,
Mrs e. M Isle. New York; N. N. Black.
United States Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
INTERMENT IN GLENWoOD.
Funeral Services Over Remains Of
Charles II. Clifford.

Funeral services over the remains of
Judge Charles H. Clifford, assistant editor
OF the daily bulletin Of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor. who died suddenly
at Colonial Beach last Tuesday, were held
at 10 o'clock this morning at the home OF
his father-in-law. John H. Benton. 400 0
street. The services were conducted by
Rev. Carl G. Doney, pastor OF Hamline
Church. The pallbearers were Messrs. J.
w. Davis. Charles B. Caywood. William A
Torrey, B. W WOLFE H. p. Wiley and p.
NJ Kenneriy. InGerment was in Glenwood
cemetery. Representatives Of the Masons.
Odd FELLOWS and Knights of Pythias. OF
which organizations the deceased was a
member. attend I'd the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Denies the Charge.

James Mather. twenty-nine years of age.
was arrsted this morning by Detective
Warren and locked up for the Norfolk.
Va. authorities. following the receipt or
request from Chief Beush of Norfolk who
said he wanted the young man to answer
for passing alleged worthless checks The
checks represented about $50 and were
cashed at the Hotel Huddington The young
man the police say came here about q
week ago with his wife and children and
obtained board In q house on 9th street
When placed under arrest he denied his
s1,ilt but admitted that he had been in
Norfolk. He claimed that all his business
transactions were legitimate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

DR.. Woodward informed the Commission
ers yesterday that since the first date for
the examinations was set a resignation has
been filed that will result In a vacancy tn
the police surgeons in the near future and
bhe certainty of at least one appointment
during the period Of eligibility. This will
the health ofhcer contends. induce physi-
clans to enter the examinations who would
not otherwise do So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Lookup at Glen Echo.

At meeting of the town council of Glen
Echo last evening II was decided TO erect
a lookup In that place. The matter had
been referred to a committee at previous
meeting. and after consulting with Mar
shall Collins as to the most convenient
place for the location Of the miniature Jail
il was decided that the stoue building right
near the entrance to Glen Echo Park would
be the best location.
Two cells will be installed and. IL IL stated,
more viii be added II necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
SHOT HIS LANDLADY.
Prominent Woman In AshevilIe Slain
Yesterday.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RALEIGH. n c. August Sat Ashe-
vile yesterday murder and suicide were
Committed shortly before noon by Robert
Murdoch. VINO shot three bullets into Mrs.
Laura Ray killing her almost instantly.
and then sbo, himself through the head.
Bota were dead five minutes after the
shooting
Mrs Ray was prOprietress of a fashion
able boarding house Murdoch. who
boarded with her. was a green grocer. With
stalls in the city market. He Is said to
have been paying attention TO the widow.
OF whom ne Rad lately become jealous. He
had been drinking and this fact &C.
centUated the trouble and Is largely re-
sponsibie foe the double tragedy.
Mrs. Ray was well connected and Muir
ooch was we'll known and generally liked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Date for Examination Changed.

The Commissioners have changed the date
set for the examination Of APPLICANTS as res
ident physicians at the Washington Asylum
Hospital, as physicians to the poor. as med
lea. inspectors Of public schools ana as po-
lice surgeons from August IS to September
16 This postponement was made upon the
RECOMMENDATION Of Dr. william c. Wood
ward health officer Of the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

burg. Pa: W. H. and Mrs. Barnes, Mis-
souri,: C. H. Abbott, New York: o. F. God
dard. Montana: M. B. and Mrs Cumplin.
Sheridan. wyo.: J. J. Bush, James II.
Moore, New York.
Arlington-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holmes.
Yazoo City, Miss: Paul A. Ivy. Alabama;
Mr. and Mrs. Earle Turner. Winnipeg:
William Buckhauser. New York: Norman
Rose, Cleveland: c. I. MIllard. St. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Twenty-second Anniversary.

The celebration of the twenty-second an
niversary Of the laying Of the corner stone
Of the Church OF Our Redeemer Gutheran).
9Th street above Florida avenue northwest.
will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock.
ALI Lutheran and other pastors and their
people have been invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
On the Patuxeut River,

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Rupert are spend
ing q week at the Glebe Club on the
Patuxsnt river. With them ere Mr.. Frank
p. Madisan and his three sons. They had
for their guests yesterday Nj. Edward ".
Farley. Mr.. Ignatius J. Farley. Mr.. T.
Howard Brooks and Master Herbert Shinn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

Miss Mamie Elizabeth Gutherie. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. james II. Gutherie OF
Baptist Church Wednesday night to David
McButt Cloyd. IT,. an attorney Of Dublin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

Carrie Nation. the undaunted saloon de-
nnolisher. hated enemy of cigarettes and
energetic exhorter to all Things temperate.
PAID Q flying visit to Baltimore yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08
Home Needs.

1 LOT of Hardwood Sleeve Boards. nc
strongly made ................. ~
lot of Blue Willow Dinner
Plates: regular price, loo. Rem RC
nant price. .......-..........-....... Wv
Only6 Hardwood Folding Lawn h0r
Settees. 3 colors: Csc value. ......... ~
lot of Decorated Opal Toilet
Bottles, from odd sets. Remnant Nm,
price. ..........................A Wv
Only 3 Oak-finished Nursery Refrig
orators, witr-coolerS. slightly scratched;
large size; $3.50 value. Rem So. 10
- nant pflce ...'.'.''..'...'.
Double Sheet Iron OIL or Gas Stove
Ovens; regular price. S2.39. S0 20
Remnant price.
lot Slver-plated Gravy Ladies. But
ter Knives, Sugar Shells. Pie Knives.
Cold Meat Forks. etc. Values up Or
to CSC. Remnant price.
2-burner Gas Stoves. with double burn
ers. Frames slightly rusted In ship
ment: regular price. $1.9S. REM SOC
1 lot Of Steel Ice Picks and Shavers;
regular price, 1Oc. Remnant &c
price. .-.................'..
Only Hammocks. with pillows.
spreaders and valance edge;
regular price. $3.50. Rem S.2 40
nant price. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
lot Walnut finished Window Screens
with extension ends; wires slightly
rusted; regular price, lJc. Remnant Sc
PRICE
lot Oak-finished Window Screens,
steel centers and slides: 80 inches high.
and open to Is inches; 59c val 8Qc
ue Remnant Instantaneous.
lot Walnut-finished Screen Doors,
well made; not all sizes. To go m0C
IOT.
Remnant lot Enameled Ware. includ-
ing Pie Plates, Saucepans. Jelly Plates,
Milk Pans, tunnels. Spoons, Ladies'
Basins. etc; values up to 12c. Rem &c
nant price. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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Avoids Notoriety.

servation. and he has succeeded for years
in keeping his identity secret from the
mass of his countrymen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-08

Small Lots of
Mems Clothing.
Remnant lot Mems Two-piece Outing
Suits. In dark and light d - o.
colors, worth up to $3.50. d. M
Remnant price. ...........
Remnant lot Mems Blue Serge Coats
and Vests, in double-breasted models.
left from suits that sold d. ~
up to $500. Remnant Do .4V
price. ..............
Remnant lot Of Men Tropical
Worsted Outing Pants. in dark and
light shades. made with cuff bottom,
full and semi-peg top: o. Dn
$500 and $3.50 values. 81. a0V
Remnant lot Mems Office ~
Coats. in black and black and /VVC
white stripes. Remnant price,. -
Remnant lot Mems Suits, in odd sizes.
various neat patterns. sew
eral blue serges in the lot: d. ~
values up to $3.50. Rem b rs
naHt price. ............
Remnant lot Mems Felt Hats. in
many shapes: just the thing
for outing wear. Some one
ounce hats in the lot: values MWC
up to 500. Remnant price. -. ~ "
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1907-07-26
CHAPTER VII
TRUST FOR TRUST.

EyYACINTHA NASH took time to
L 1 recover from the effect OF my
last announcement. She sat looking
at me very earnestly, and l felt, as
it were, under the microscope of her
dark, flashing eyes. Mr.. Kench's
late uncomplimentary observation
that the elder Miss Nash had "a devil
OF a temper" REQUIRED to me at the
moment, her face darkcned SO COM
plotely with the rush of blood to It,
that seemed to settle there and burn
itself in But then the expression on
the face was not that OF anger; for
discontinue, shame and detection
VIII all bring its crop of bushes TO
the front There Is nothing much
worse than being found out, If it's
only IA the paltry matter OF wrong
street How many have gone out Of
their way to get into the wrong
street, too in your time or mine,
gentle readers? All! we know,
though our saint-like friends give us
no credit for knowing anything
about them.
mo. Mr., Iissamer," she said at
i's" you "''' nv H''" ~ ~ . ''-
once directory; put II - true S'Feet
10 my SlS't' ana me- ~ nus u" o''o'
name ohc-hai as reai 10 us 1t rep
tcscnts the life, the home, the
thoughts, the future of us both; we
can IL Dy no o'It' h"'I'e .h"n D1'
street ana DARK street II Is Gou
knows .
9"e SpoNe Wl'h some 'N'i'e'i'trI'
h"u WIN ncI iliS qulN''lnI an I'M
p''H"lo''tu "o,..an' y" no s''i" 81 ,''E'
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gone out

zone ont
..au laughed and talked; he
nastened to change the conversation
we may as well go over the
books tonight, Arthur" he said;
there are one or two cases l want to
talk to YOU about, and l may leave
early tomorrow, If you take up the
reins at once"
Yes, take up the reins. But you
must not run away"
And | have suggestion to make
after our palaver. I've been a-think-
Ing. a-thinking, a-thinking. and it's
as we'll you should know what all
this extra eXcogitation has come to-"
did not understand him. He was
evidently man with something on
his mind. He was hardly the George
Fairfax whom had left in charge OF
~ business soon after Christmas
me light and life which had been
always in him, which resisted and
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1907-07-26

take your money under these cir
cumstaaces." ="
Because of the paitry balance
that may be due to us?" she said,
lit,le scornfully; "or because you
feel aggrieved that do not tel! you
where to communicate with me9"
For both reasons, If you wi.
eca. Inve tried TO de- We
let me say" she ADDED. "But
yHu we're too inQuisitive, Mr. Lissa-
mer, and there was only one defense
left"
You could have trusted me-"
II have already said | trust you
and | WILL" she added My sister
and myself are not ungrateful. and
never Will be ungrateful, for such OK
traordinary and unlooked-for kind
ness as you have shown toward Us.
But, Mr.. Lissamer, you must trust US
In your turn"
Trust you-in what way?" I
asked, slowly.
''Tc let You know where we are IA
a few days-cr weeks from now"
"You will do that?"
YES"
THAT is n faithful promise?"
at is"
We looked each other steadily In
the eyes again as we shook hands,
as If there were a compact between
US to be ratified by some such cere-
m9ny.
Il trust you, Miss Nash" were my
last words to her; and she inclined
her head gravely and very gracefully
toward me. And so We parted, and
l was left once more to my own
thoughts, my own devices, in the
bowling Wilderness which Brey-
mouth was ever aftcrward TO me.