davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

firmly. What good would it do me to hear
that Matte slandered me, as l infer she did?
I could not punish her even if l wished. 1
could not make her recall the words, and I'm
sure it would not give me pleasure to hear
them repeated"
'aThen you don't want to know
Not single word. If l knew I might
find it impossible not to show Matte that
felt badly over it."
''Why, 1 should think, after your quarrel.
you would not care much for her opinion
"My quarrel?" said Della, in surprise. 1--WE
have not quarreled. Matte is angry because
excelled her in school studies this week, but
it takes two to make quarrel, and am not
angry at her. Whatever she may have said,
"Well. you are the queerest grill" exclaimed
Irene, as they walked along, and Della began
to talk on other subjects. '1 don't suppose
there's another girl in school who wouldn't
have been furious to hear what Matte said.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

ITO me the sweetest music
Keeps ringing in my ears,
Though those strains have long
I@9NEENl grown silent,
- Deep buried in the years;
Though know the skilled musician
In agony would quake
At the shrieking of those whistles
Like my grandpa used to make.
A thousand recollections
Rise up with every note
OF that high, squeaky music
That from bygone days does float;
think of that capricious creek
That rippled through the brake
As I hear those willow whistles
Like my grandpa used to make.
When he and were children
He was eighty, l as eight
I loved those trips to grandpas farm.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

which is the, last footprint made on the earth ar
footprint is in the solid rock, showing that
the god gave vigorous push to start himself
well on the way; and it is about two feet in
length, showing that he was Of super-heroic
stature.
The other relic is a tooth of the god. Some
years ago the temple was captured by Euro
peans, and the sacred tooth was ground to
powder and thrown into the river by the ir-
reverent captors, But the particles of the
assumed their original shape, and the perfect
tooth was found reposing on leaf. 1t was
carefully replaced in the altar of the temple,
inside Of nine golden caskets, where it re-
mains to this day.
The blind worshipers believe it to be the
original tooth of their god, and their faith is
not at all shaken by the fact that naturalists
who have examined it pronounce it to be the
small molar tooth of an elephant
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23

stopped and faced the indignant-looking girl
who had arrested her attention.
"No," said Della, quietly; 81 did not hear
her say anything to or about me, and l do
not think she did,"
"Oh, yes, she did" cried Irene, eagerly;
"and told her right to her face that I'd tell
you the very first chance l got. Oh, it was
so mean!"
"Was it?" said Della, with a gentle smile
perhaps you had better not tell me. then"
"Oh, but you ought to know! I'm sure
you will be furious and"
Della checked her.
81 do not care to hear what she said"
"But, Della, you ought to know"
II think not, = replied Della, gently but very
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Curious Collections
Copyright by James Eiverson.

Copyright by James Elverson.
THING may be useful as well as
curious, such as the telephone, the
phonograph, and, in short, any ~,
vention that accomplishes a speclnc
purpose for the good of MANKIND.
Other things are curious wlthouI
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
NeMe'S S Gift

G~ 1HE following story was read to
great Sabbath school missionary
| 4 meeting by young girl whose
1NNSMNNI clear, sweet voice and impressive
tNs2SAy manner of delivery thrilled every
heart. It is. in way. a humorous
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Copyright by James Dlverson.

GUY IFHt Uy JH1IlVS N1rVcEOOHI'
ELLA" said Irene Van Horn, just
after school was dismissed for the
day, "did you hear what Matte
Merritt said about you at recesss,?
Della Adams, who was walking
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-23
Queer Superstitions

The superstition of the pagan religions
is well illustrated by two examples
i from India:
M One of the numerous temples con-
Y5 tains a couple of relics of the god
- .z.L.o.. Is L. IaI:aataI e.aa- nE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
COAST AND GEoDETIc SURVEY.
Vessels in Service at Various Points
Soundings of Shoal Places.

The United States coast and geodetic sur
vey service steamer Explorer Is on the home
stretch Of her long voyage from Baltimore
to Seattle, Wash, by way Of Cape Horn.
A letter received here from the ship states
that she arrived in safety at San Diego
Cal. July Z, and is supposed to have sailed
from that port for San Francisco, her next
port Of CALL within forty-eight hours. San
Francisco will be her last stop before
reaching Seattle, her destination, in the lat
ter part of this month. The Explorer is
to be used In survey work and explora-
lions on the north Pacific coast, and it Is
very doubtful If she will ever be seen in
Atlantic waters again.
The coast survey service steamer Bache
Is on her way to the Georges banks, off
the coast of Massachusetts,, and will spend
several weeks there making soundings over
these shoals and gathering data regarding
them for use in new information which
will be issued for the guidance of mariners.
From the Georges the Bache will go to the
Maine coast for several weeks work.
The steamer photographer Of the coast
survey service is at work about the mouths
of the Mississippi river locating shoals and
making surveys. The steamer will remain
at work in the gulf for several months be-
fore returning to the Chesapeake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
Structures Undergoing Repairs, Others
Under Construc tion.

The building at 1227-1229 G street north
west occupied by the receiving department
of the business of Wilson & Mayors, is
being remodeled by that firm. In order to
accommodate increased business the build
ing will also be slightly enlarged.
Mrs. A. c. Barneys residence at 1906
Sheridan circle has just been leased for
the coming winter season by Representative
James r. Burke Of Pittsburg, Pa, through
the office of A. D. Addison. The house was
designed by Mrs. Barney herself. and is
known as one Of the most handsome resi-
dences in the city. An unusual feature
is roof garden, decorated in eastern style.
one-story store building is to be erected
by Mrs. Paulina Rocca at 614 Louisiana
avenue northwest. the cost to be $3.50
The plans have been prepared by Julius
Weng.
George T. Clayton has purchased the res
idence at New Hampshire avenue and Ran
dolph street northwest for $1,000. This Is
one Of the dwellings erected in that part
OF the Petworth subdivision by George C..
Hough about a year ago. The purchase
was made directly by Mr.. Clayton from
Abner Greenleaf Of Baltimore. trustee Of
the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
Encouraging to Outings Committee.

The summer outings committee of the
Associated Charities has received letter
from the pastor of Foundry NJ. E. Church
as follows:
Enclosed you will find a check to be APP
piled to the various enterprises of the sum-
mer outings committee. Last Sunday morn
ing / presented the matter to the Foundry
aggregation and asked them as they passed
out of the service to put the cash or car
tickets, might be convenient, in the
plate for the use of your committee.
send you herewith the result They gave 1t
gladly. trust that 1t may accomplish much
good under your wise direction.
ROBERT NJ MOORE"
This letter. according to Secretary Weller,
is typical of number Of encouraging COM
munications which the committee has re-
ceived. The following contributions, re-
ceived at 923 H street northwest. are ac-
knowledged by Andrew Parker, treasurer:
DR.. NJ. F. Thompson. 81; Mrs. Jessie K.
Kaufman, IS; Miss Barbara Kaufman,
s1.sl; Mr.: c. H. Newcomb. IS; Rathbone
Temple, No. 1, Pythian Sisters, IS: Miss
Mary Atwell. 81; cash, IS; Maryland Ave-
nue. Baptist Church c. e. Society, 81 Keller
Memorial Lutheran Sunday School, 1875;
Mr.. Howard 8. Nyman, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
AcauEDUcr BRIDGE REPAIRS.
Pier No. l to Be RECONSTRUCTED at
Cost of $50. 1915.

With the approval Of Gen. Mackenzie,
chief of engineers, Maj. Cosby, the en-
gineer officer in charge of the improvement
Of the Potomac river, has made a contract
with Charles McDermott Of this city for
the complete reconstruction of pier No. l
Of the Aqueduct bridge across the Potomac,
at cost of 59,s75. Six bids were sub
mltted for this work, ranging from that of
McDermott at s59,S75. which was the low
est. to that of the Penn Bridge Company
of Philadelphia, at ss9, 500.
Recent examinations OF this pier by divers
show that it is in very bad condition. The
masonry below the water line is much
eroded and contains large cavities, caused
by the dropping out of one or more face
stones. Other large face stones and sec
lions of masonry were found to be loose
and about ready to fall. 1t was found I'M
practicable to make satisfactory repairs to
tire pier, and, on the recommendation or
the engineer officers, Congress, at its last
session, appropriated $4,000 for building
an entirely new pier.
Under the approved project the upper
portion of the new pier. from the bottom Of
the icebreaker, is to be built practically in
the same way as the recently reconstructed
pier No. 5, with ashlar facing and con-
crete backing. The portion below the ice
breaker Is to be built entirely of concrete,
instead of with facing of ashlar masonry,
as was the case with piers Nos. and s..
The pier will be founded on the rock bot
tom of the river. The work the pier
will not interfere with general travel over
the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and jamestown every
evening at $50 and every morning at 8
o'clock.
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly,
10 am. to pm. Arlington and Alexan-
dria every twenty minutes.
Cars from station at Aqueduct bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church
half hourly.
Ferry steamer Lackawanna to Alexandria
every hour and a half from & m. to 4
pm.
Steamers of the Maryland Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company to Baltimore
leave 18th street wharf as per schedule
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon at 10 am and 80 m. ana Tor
Marshall Hall. 10 am, 2:3O and 63O pm.
Great Falls-EIectrical illumination, mu-
sic and dancing afternoon and night. Cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station, 3Gth and NJ streets.
Chesapeake Beach trains leave DISTRICT
line station 9:25 and II m. 2:3O, $40. 40
and 9:45 pm, subject to change with
out notice.
Steamer st. Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 9TH street wharf al S:45 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
MIMIC BATTLE OMITTED.
Failure Of Luna Park Official to Pro
vide TRANSPORTATION.

vide Transportation.
More than 200 Spanish War Veterans
journeyed to Luna Park last evening to
take part in the proposed reproduction of
the battle Of Santiago. The block houses
were erected on the supposed San Juan hill
and all was in readiness for the event,
when, at the last moment, it Is said,
through the failure Of the excursion man
ager of the Luna Park Company to pro-
vide railroad transportation for the Alex
andria Light Infantry to the park, the
plans fell through. The Alexandria troops,
as previously arranged with the park Of
fetal, were at the railroad station about
o'clock and waited for their special train
for about two hours. 1t was then found
that some one connected with the COM
pany had neglected to order the train to
Alexandria.
Manager Goodfellow of Luna Park hur-
nedly telephoned to the offices of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon
Railway Company and was informed that
the park official charged with ordering the
special train had failed to do so. At Mr.
Goodfellow's urgent request, train was
hurried to Alexandria for the Light In
fantry, but it was found that the troops,
after waiting nearly two hours in their
khaki uniforms at the depot, had disband-
ed. A futile effort was then made to get
the men together, but they had gone to
their homes.
Capt. George West Byron OF the Spanish
War Veterans, who had spent ten days of
active work as chairman Of the Santiago
day committee in preparing for the battle.
and his assistant, Capt. Thos. A. Greer,
had arranged to give a most realistic per-
Torrance. They were indignant when they
learned Of the situation, which had resulted
from no fault of theirs or their comrades,
who were on the ground ready to carry out
their part of the program. 1t Is said the
members of the Alexandria Light Infantry
and their friends were equally indignant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
STRIKE SETTLEMENT OFF.
Negotiations in Photographers Trouble
Come to Naught.


Come to Naught.
All negotiations for peace are off in the
telegraphers' strike, according to tele-
gram received in Washington last night
by National Vice President w. w. Beattie
from President Small Of the operators
union, who Is now In San Francisco. This
morning another dispatch was received
from President Small announcing that both
the-Western Union and Postal companies
are In greater straits than since the trouble
began. member Of the union told Star
reporter that although it has been given
out by the railway companies that 1900
operators have left their work the num-
Der is by no means so great, though large
enough to interfere seriously with the
business of the traffic, and that no teleg-
raphers who have left the keys have re-
turned
1t is said that yesterday the Postal COM
pany posted a notice signed by Clarence
Mackay, president, declaring that the COM
pany intended to remain firm, and would
not be moved by interference from within
or without" This without" Is taken by
the operators to refer to the efforts Of the
government, through Labor Commissioners
Neill to bring about an amicable settle
ment Of the differences between the Of
ficials of the company and their employees
Another Interpretation Of the word Is that
1t indicates willingness to permit the
American Federation of Labor to intervene
in the dispute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
IN ROYCRoFT CHAPEL.
DR.. J. T. Eslin Of Washington WEEDS
Miss Raymond.

News has been received in this city of the
marriage of DR.. James Truman Esln Of
1717 14th street northwest and Miss kath-
crime G. Raymond of Frankfort KY, which
took place yesterday in the quaint little
Roycroft Chapel at East Aurora, N. Y. The
ceremony was performed by Justice of the
Peace Daniel NJ. Emerson, and was at
tended by about two hundred Roycrofters
Some days ago, II il stated, DR.. Eslin ar
rived in East Aurora to attend the conven-
ton of the Philistines of which Ebert
Hubbard, otherwise known as Fra Ell
hertus, Is the leader.
While in East Aurora DR.. Esln, it Is
stated, was domiciled at the Roycroft Inn.
Miss Raymond arrived a short time later,
and after being introduced. a love affair
which terminated in their marriage yester-
day, was the sequel DR.. w. A. Reiss, a
cousin Of the groom. when seen today, said
that DR.. Eslin stole a march on all Of his
relatives and friends in this city, and that
none of them was aware that he contem-
plated marriage. 1t is stated that Dr. Es
lin, who recently inherited considerable
wealth from his fathers estate, will soon
return to this city within is bride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
Meritorious Funeral DESIGNS
Death Not Due to Accident

GUIDES work is in good taste effective and
original. Charges modest. 1914 F-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
MRS. I. D. CALLUM's FUNERAL.
Services Conducted by Rev. DR.. Turner
of St. Johns Church.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Imogene Dixon Callum, wife of Robert G..
Callum, manager of the Mutual District
Messenger Company Of this city, who died
Tuesday night at the Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital as the result Of an operation
performed last Saturday, were held at II
o'clock this morning at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs j. M. Culp, 1885 Q street north
west. The services were conducted by Rev.
DIR. Turner assistant rector Of st. Johns
Episcopal Church. Interment was made in
Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Cullum had been q patient at the
Woman's Hospital in Baltimore for some
weeks. When she returned to Washington
a month or more ago the complete restora-
ton of her health seemed in sight. re-
currence of the trouble ensued, however
She was a cultured and accomplished
woman, highly esteemed In Washington
Baltimore and Savannah, "a, of which city
she native. She is also closely re-
lated to Rev. Thomas Dixon, the author
and other relatives are prominent in polti-
cal and literary circles She was married
more than twenty years ago to Mr.. Cullum
and since that time had lived in this city
Her husband one son, Preston D. Callum
and several sisters and brothers survive
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
If You Possess Valuable Silverware

for which you desire absolute protection,
store same in the special. silver vaults of
Union Trust Co.. 1414 F st. Rates are very
reasonable. No charge for cartage-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
PLAYGROUND CONTESTS
PLANS FOR PRELIMINARY AND
FINAL ATHLETIC EVENTS.

At meeting of the directors of the pub
lie Fairgrounds in the Franklin School
building yesterday afternoon plans were
made for the preliminary and final athletic
contests in which the youngsters will take
part during the next six or eight weeks.
The date now set for the finals is the first
week in September, probably on the 3D. and
4th, or in case of rain on the 9Th and It'll.
1t is expected that arrangements will be
made to hold these events at Van Ness
Park, nth street northwest.
Schedule of Events.
The schedule of preliminary events is as
follows:
July 24-Juvenile Court, at North Capt.
tol and L streets; Rosedale, at Virginia
avenue; Neighborhood Club, at Ludlow
School; jefferson School, at Towers School;
Delaware avenue, at 9th and w streets.
July 30-North Capitol, at Rosedale, Ju-
venile Court, at Virginia avenue; Neighbor-
hood Club. at Towers school; Jefferson
School, at Ludlow School; 9th and W streets,
at Delaware avenue.
August AT Marshall Hall School
grounds field day for al.
August 14-Vrginia avenue, at North
Capitol; Juvenile Court, at Rosedale; Neigh
borhood Club, at Jefferson School; Towers
nue., at 9th and w streets; Stevens and
Garrison schools. at Magruder School; Phil
lips School, at Bell School.
Rules of Contests.
If any ground fails to appear at the time
and place designated, the ground which is
present shall receive the full score for all
events for which it has entries. Each
ground may enter three competitors in each
athletic event. The games are to start at
8 o'clock in the afternoon. So far as pos
sible events for boys and girls will go on
= ta,r1 G. m H.
taneously with individual events, but basket
ball and volley ball are to be put last in
the team events and a score will be agreed
upon that ii will be possible TO finish
before dark.
Rules for the final tournament will be
announced later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
POLICE had WHEEL.
Owner Reports Loss to Headquarters
and Receivers Bicycle.

Michael Hedderman went to police head
quarters yesterday morning and stated that
he wished to report the theft of his bicycle.
What kind of wheel was it," asked the
clerk.
Just at that minute, Policeman Brown of
the Anacostia substation entered the door
of headquarters with a bicycle which he
had recovered from prisoner.
That's the Wheel now" explained Mr..
Hedderman to the clerk at headquarters,
pointing to the bicycle in the hands of Po-
liceman Brown. That officer had been
hunting for owner for the wheel for
several days and finally turned 1t over to
police headquarters to await Identification.
William Brown, who Policeman Brown
had arrested, was charged with stealing the
wheel and the case came up in the Police
Court this morning. The prisoner was or
dered to pay SD fine or to spend three
months where he will not a wheel to ride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
CITED TO SHOW CAUSE.
Petition Against VIM. J. zeh & Co.
Before Bankruptcy Court.

-"
Justice Anderson. presiding in the Bank
duptcy Court. today cited the William J.
zeh Company, local coal dealers, to show
cause Tuesday August 9, next, why the
corporation should not be adjudged bank
rupt. The order is based on petition
filed by Whitney & Kemmerer of Phia-
delphia, the Mill Creek Coal Company OF
Pennsylvania and w. NJ. Gait & Co. of
this city, alleged creditors.
The petitioning creditors, by Attorney
Edward H. Thomas, allege that the COM
pany committed an act of bankruptcy In
making general assignment for benefit of
creditors under date of July 10.
The deed of assignment which is made
the basis of the creditors petition in bank
ruptcy was filed this morning, by which
all the assets of the corporation are con-
veyed to Carl ]. F. Graft as assignee. The
company. according to the deed of assign
ments, owes $50, S7O93, and its assets are
valued at $21, 66304.
The assets comprise cash in bank, s16S.95:
horses. wagons and harness, S10,3l9; coal
and wood. $3.50; office furniture, $475, and
open accounts, $5,220.O9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
Blaze in Chemical Laboratory O.
Alonzo o. Bliss Comnanv

A blaze occurred in the drying room OF
the chemical laboratory OF the Alonzo O
Bliss Company, SO B street northwest, last
night shortly after o'clock 1t is sup
posed the fire was caused by spontaneous
combustion, and the blaze was discovered
before much Roadway had been gained.
The drying room is in the basement of the
big structure, and it was an easy matter
for the firemen to work without flooding
the building
An alarm was turned in from box 63i
shortly after the fire started, and the
prompt response of the firemen enabled
them to get the blaze under control before
the upper part of the building was reached.
The police estimated the damage at about
500, but persons connected with the COM
pany state that about $500 damage was
caused. The loss is covered by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
SHORT wE1aHERs WARNED.
Sealer Haskell's Force Busy Watching
Ice Delivery Wagons.

and measures of the District. and his as
sistants are giving their entire attention
to the ice question. They were spurred
on to this activity by a number Of pro-
tests being filed with the Commissioners
against ice dealers and ice wagon drivers
alleged to be selling "short-weight Ice
and the refusal of the latter to sell ice to
consumers who are in the habit of weigh
ing their ice.
The ice wagons are being watched as
they deliver the ice throughout tae city,
and in cases where the drivers are seen to
chop piece of ice and start to deliver 1t
to a house without having used the scales
the drivers attention Is called to his for
getfulness and warned as to his future
conduct or else his name is noted for
future use which may result in a prosecu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18

The Congress Heights Citizens Associa-
ton complained to the Commissioners yes
terday that the streets In the vicinity of
Congress Heights have not been sprinkled
since July 2. The complaint was referred
to l.. r. Grabill, superintendent of roads.
who stated that heretofore the water for
sprinkling the streets in question has been
obtained from hydrant belonging to the
Government Hospital for the Insane, but
that recently the superintendent of that in
sutution has refused to permit any more
water to be taken from the hydrant
Inc commissioners have the subject I'M
der consideration.