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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

would have served prince. Then shs
took cup herself and sat down with
1t in her revolving desk chair Both
slipped their tea in silence. The burglar
sazed thoughtfully into the CRATE,
and the lady watched him curiously.
How thin he was, poop fellow, and how
sad and tired his eyes were, Her heart
quite warmed TO him when she reuem-
bered hoy proudly he had spoken OF
the kid.
mo man that loves his child so ten-
dery can be wholly bad" she thought.
Once he looked at his silver spoon crit
ic;lly and weighed it upon his finger.
TN never see that again." she said to
herself But he laid il back on his
saucer. and, taking a last draught. turned
toward her.
Another cup?" she asked hospitality.
mo? Perhaps you Will smoke?" push
ing toward him Mr.. Burdck's gener-
ously filler clgar-holder.
Thanks - he responded gravely and
with an air of rcproacl. Gentlemen
never sinoSe in the presence OF ladies'
Fairly caught exclaimed she. laugh
ing gayly. "Well, then, II you will not
smoke, or drink any more tea please tell
me how you came to be burglar"
ITS long story and it isn't very
pretty one" said the burglar.
Suddenly, a sharp. trfliing whistle was
heard outside, directly under the window.
He started to his feet and looked at Mrs.
Burdick.
That's my husband" she said. quietly.
He always whistles that way to let mo
know that he is here. You see. you were
mistaken, and was right about his COM
ing"
The revolver lay upon the desk within
her reach. He made rush for 1t. but
she was too quick for him. She had
taken it and was holding 1t behind her.
She held up the other hand warningiy.
"You can take It from nae, of course.
If you try she said. "but I wouldn't. II
were you. Mr.. Burdick is always armed
when he's out late at night. He's quick
tempered, too and somebody might get
hurt. I'm fond OF him, and should feel
badly II he should be the one; and you
we'll, you know, you have the kid
There was Jingle of keys even while
she spoke. and in another moment the
door opened and Mr.. Burdick came into
the room.
'Good-evening, JOHN said his wife.
in q voice which sounded somewhat high
and historical. "rm glad you've come.
It's been long evening. but I haven't
been lonely. I've had friend with me.
This is Mr.. Smith. My husband, Mr.
Burdck. Mr.. Smith. He's just going
John. You must thank him for helping
me to spend a pleasant hour. VIII you
show him to the door. my dear? Good
night, Mr.. Smith. Remember mo to the
kid"
Or. Burdick. marvoling much. did as
his wife requested. When he and tho
burglar had exchanged the cvilities Of
parting and he had closed and locked
the door after him, he turned to his wife
for an explanation Of this curious hap
pening. But where she had stood there
was only scarlet heap upon the floor.
Mrs. Burdick had tainted at last.
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out before the nibht Waterman comes
along this way"
"And if 1 refuse?" she asked steadily.
The man tapped his revolver sIgnifi-
cantly. 'It would be better for you not
to" he said.
Mrs Burdick made no further re-
mark, but sat leaning back in her cha.r,
looking curiousy at the man, who stood
quite near her.
"Well,' he said at length, with a
surly frown. why don't you start'
What's the matter with your"
ooh, nothing, said she. Il was only
looking at you, and 1 must say l an
surprised"
'Why?"
why Because you don't look at all
as l expected you to. I've looked for you
under the bed every night for u good
many years, and always thought you
would be a sort of villainous- looking
fellow, with matted black hair and dirty
hands. But you Why, you look al
most like gentleman!"
mans sallow face. "How do you know
but what L have been one and am one
yet?" he asked sarcastically, laying the
revolver upon her desk, against which
he leaned with folded arms.
maybe you've been one, but you're
not one now. Gentlemen" said Mrs
Burdick haughtily, don't wear their hats
in the presence of ladies, nor bring mud
into their houses on their feet" she
added, glancing with indignation at his
dirt-incrusted soles.
The burglar removed his hat and care
fully gathered up several pieces of mud
and threw them in the CRATE.
"Besides," she continued, her rising
wrath sweeping away her fear mo gem
tleman would come in my house at
midnight. demanding my private pro-
perty. How dare you do such a thing,
sir You've no business to have my
things!'
II have got just as good right to
have nice things as you have, only [
haven't been so lucky as to get them the
way I'd like to- 'Tsn't my fault that
I have to get things this way. The
world owes me a living, and I'm going
to have my SHARE he continued dog
gedly.
at seems to me that smaller share
got in safe and respectable way would
be more satisfactory than a fortune
gained in such a risky-er-profes
as yours"
sit may be risky but it isn't any worse
than the board of trade" said the burg
lar mcaningly, "and it's just about as
honest, too. That's where your father
got the money he gave you to build this
house with" -,
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copyright 1906 by Joseph 3. Eowles.'

It was nearly midnight. but Mrs. Bur
dick still sat at her resll writing. u
was very quiet in the library save for
The sound Of her pen. which went scratch
Ing briskly across the page.
AT last, with sight OF relief. Mrs
Burdick threw down her pen and pushed
her paper aside. Her article for the
Moman's Club tomorrow was finished.
"An hour before John will be In"
She sighted impatently, glancing at the
clock "That is what it means to be
the wife Of a travelling man."
The air of the room was heavy with
the perfume of some hyacinths near by,
md she was thoroughly tired. a delicious
sense Of drowsiness began to steal over
her.
Suddenly she became vaguely con-
Ecous OF change in the conditions sur
founding her, and became at once wide
awake.
Then there came to her ears sound
of stealthy footsteps on the bare floor
of the adjoining room. They came nearer,
then paused q moment, and cautious
hand was laid upon the knob Of the door
behind her.
Mrs. Burdick was not particularly
courageous woman, and cold perspi-
cation started out upon her body. but
she turned her chair swiftly about to
face the intruder.
In the doorway stood man. In his
hand he held revolver, the shining
length of which he was pointing d.
recty at her. while he fastened upol her
n cruel, triumphant gaze.
"Good-cvening.' she remarked, pleas
antly, looking the interlopcr squarely
in the eyes.
II suppose you called to see my hus-
Band? I am sorry he is not in. am
expecting him in short time. how
ever on the fast mail. Perhaps you
will DO seated and wait until he ar
Tivcs.''
The man laughed aloud. "Well. you
arc q game one" he said, "and no mis-
take. But that's too thin. You don't
expect him at all tonight. took
pains to make sure that he wouldn't
leave New York until Tomorrow morn.
Ing"
ooh. very well.' said she quietly, al
though her heart was humping wildly
"since you didn't call to see him, per-
haps you wouldn't mind telling me what
Is your business here?'
"Not BIT" said the man, I'm after
your diamonds and your silver. Ill thank
you to show me where they are--the
quicker the better-and then I'll sklo
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By Catherine Stoneman Long

Mrs Burdick flushed angrly and opened
her mouth for an indignant response,
but she thought better of it. The next
moment she laughed good -naturedly. and
said: Well. you seem to know all about
my private affairs. and are as plain
spoken as 1 am myself. Wen not try
to discuss the matter. please. Do you
know. | was just thinking about your
wife. / should think it would be quite
unpleasant for her TO have you away
so much at night and never know whether
you are going to come home with your
full share or be landed in the police sta
ton
my wife," said the burglar ooh. she
don't mind. Shes in the same business
herself"
ooh. l see! And have you any fafnly?'
zone. Boy just past four"
''And is he burglar tor"
well should say not" said the man
with Indignation. You ought to see the
kid. | tell you. he's as high-toned a lit
tie chap as anybodys. He goes to kin
dergarten. and we keep him dressed up
nice all the time, and, you bet, he don't
train with evcrybody's young ones, either.
We're bringing him up straight we are.
and after while we're going to quit
and live different and take him in good
society.
THAT will be nice" said She nodding
her head approvlngly. I'm glad to hear
you talk that way. We all want our
children TO have something better than
we have ourelves. I'm always interested
in people with children. We have a boy,
too, and that's the way we feel about
him. He's not as old as yours nearly
but he is such darling! You ought to
see my baby! He's the handsomes. little
fellow, and unusually bright for his age
He's only ten months old, and he has six
teeth. and says Papa already"
"I'd like to see him." said the burglar.
with interest. I'm awful fond Of chill
dren, but I guess you'd better not dis
turb him."
mo; think won't. He's afraid Of
strangers. too. Do you drink tea?" she
asked suddenly.
"Whcn 1 can't get anything stronger.
"Well, think I'll make some. I've
been writing on Food as Moral Agent
for our Woman's Club, and I'm rather
faint. I always have q cup for Mr. Bur-
dick when he comes in and sandwich.
too: but since you say he's not coming
tonight, We'll not wait. If you will have
seat, I shall be pleased to serve you,
she added politely.
She arose from her chair and went
over to the pretty wicker tea table with
its handsome service. and drew 1T out
in front of the crate. The burglar
watched her suspiciously for moment
or two, and his hand stole toward his
revolver; but finding that she sot herself
to making the tea with evidently no
other intention he sat down close to the
little table.
Mrs. Burdick glanced demurely at him
from under her slong eyelashes. and said
stnilingly. as she held the sugar tongs
poised above the dainty Sevrcs cup. "One
lump, or two, Mr.. -?"
"smth." responded the burglar. after
few moments hesitation. "Two. if you
please, but no cream"
She handed the cup to him with all
the grace and courtesy With which she
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
MONKEY COMEDIANS
TICKLE YOUNGSTERS
Pigs, Sheep, Simians, Pom
les, and Dogs Are "ACt-
ors" in Gentry Shows.

Gentry Brothers and their 500 animal
actors surprised and amused several
thousand spectators at their perform
ances in this city yesterday. It really
seemed at times as though there was
nothing the little animals could not do
and the large audience shouted its ap-
probation time and time again.
The monkey comedians were perhaps
the most amusing and we're obliging in
responding to encores. Their barber
shop scene, In the last act, was especial
~ good and was hailed with hilarious
laughter by young and old alike.
Among the actors who occupied the
limenght during the performance must
be mentioned Mr.. Perkins," an enor-
mously fat pig, who puis on a drawing
room drama assisted by number Of
sheep; Tom, an ungainly Slmian genius,
VINO does bicycle stunts. plays the vio-
lin, and had other accomplishments;
Cueenie. the elephant who tries 10
dance the "caa-can' and who plays
musical Instruments with ease; and a
number of others, not forgetting the
troupes Of little ponies VINO came on
ard on several times IN diversity OF
pleasing and intelligent tricks.
The entire aggregation exhibits won
dtrfLl ability and shows conscientious
training In addition 10 the animal ac-
tors, the audience divided applause with
the NOTmans, who 40 a clever juggling
act, Gsld several trapeze actors who &C
cupy the center of the stage while the
animals are changing costumes.
The performances wlU continue
throughout the week and the animal
theatrical season may now be cOnSId-
cred in full swing,
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
FIGHTER OF DENTISTS
WILL LIKELY RECOVER

The condition Of George w. Bowers,
who is said to have become delirious
from the effects of gas administered at
the washington Dental PaTlors, on sun
day last, and who was struck upon the
head with a hammer by DR.. Wunder
during tbs fight which followed, is more
favorable today and the Emergency
Hospital physicians say that he will re-
cover. It viii be quite a while, how
ever. before he can leave the Emer-
gencv.
Mrs. Bowers resents the methods used
IN subduing her husband. Drs. Leonard
and Wunder, on the other hand, repeat
their assertions that only by this means
could the man be controlled. Pending
Mr. Bowers complete recovery, no
statement mas been made by the in
jured mans family as to what steps,
If any, will be taken toward preferring
charges against the dental firm.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
Miscellaneous House
furnishings

Csc Floor Sweeps. good quality
bristles, Pinch size, with A &C
handles ---.--.---- --.----.-..--. y =
&c Challenge brand perforated
Toilet Papers. 6 rolls to a Gus D.
toner. Sale price..................,
49c Self Wiring Mops and = &C
handles. Sale price.---.-.--..-.. 4 ,
sc Shelf OilclOth. assorted pat nc
terms. Sale price yard............ 4
25c Table OilclOtn, assorted 1Ec
patterns. Sale price a yard.--...AO
sec Oval Clothes Baskets, 0nc
full willow. Sale price. $500. - =
$50 Clothes Hampers, square
kinds with wooden bottoms ST 10
Sale price. --...-.-.''.....'.--.'- 80
sec Chopping Bowls and zoe
Knives. Sale price the two. =
25c Glass Towel Bars. with
wooden sockets; the sanitary Inc
kind Sale price-...-..-.....-..... Az
csc Curtain STetchers, bass
wood, with foot rule marking. 3 Oc
1Oc Hat OF Coat Rack; hard &C
wood; with FIVE pins. Sale price. -
75c Step Ladder. I It. size. IQc
sale prlce..-.-----'-.----
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
LABOR KNIGHTS CELEBRATE
DAY At MARSHALL HALL

District Assembly. No IS. Of the
Knights OF Labor, celebrated Labor Day
at Marshall Hall thousands Of people
making the trip down the river on the
steamer Manchester. which made three
special trims for The accommodation Of
the labor men ard their friends.
Secretary Martin had charge OF the
amusement program, which consisted or
athletic events. guessing contests, and
similar attractions. At night a Waiting
contest was held. in which several hun
dred dancers participated
The executive committee IN charge OF
tAe outing was T. Sheahan, chairman;
Il. j. Dakin. j Il. Collins T. p. ODea,
j. r. O'Meara. John f. Maloney. L. 2.
Wild II. r. Martin. and J. J. Deery.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
PLAYGROUND CONTEST
WILL BE HELD TODAY

The colored Fairgrounds contests viii
be held this afternoon at Van Ness Park
at $50 a committee was busy all the
morning decorating the grandstand.
and in arranging the industrial work
for the occasion.
The various athletic events will be the
first thing on the program.
The fourth annual tournament OF the
Washington Public Fairgrounds for the
white children will be held tomorrow al
Van Ness Park. at $3.50. An interesting
program has been arranged,
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
MOST REV. DENIS SCHUYLER
AT FRANCISCAN MONASTERY

The Most Rev Denis Schiller. minister
general OF the order OF FTiars Minor,
ysho - In this country for the purpose
Of M. hing visit 10 all the houses OF his
oro-r arrived at the Franciscan Mon
asteIy OF Mt, st. Sepulcher, in Brook
land, yesterday. The monastery was
decorated for the occasion. and the en-
try, Of the minister general was most
impressive.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
LABOR MEN Toll
AFTER DAYS SPORT
Twelve to Fifteen Thousand
Gathered for Celebration
at Luna Park.
Singing, Sport, and Speeches
Helped Make Lively Day
for Workers.

Organized labor returned to it's work
today after having held yesterday one
OF the most successful Labor Day eele-
brations in the history Of the District.
The weather was perfect. the attrac-
TOPS unequaled, and the enthusiasm Of
the crowd unbOunded which made the
day all that could be desired.
Luna Park was the Mecca OF the
union men and their families. and it Is
estimated that between 1900 and 5000
persons visited the resort during the
day.
Chief interest, perhaps, centered in
the Labor Day chorus or about 500 chill
dren of the union men and their friends,
led by Mrs. Ellie Fay Berry and as
sisted by the Greater Washington Band.
The chorus did some exceptionally fine
work and was applauded literally. IN
Jerspersed among the speeches, the chill
dren sang Labor Day Ode" ana Stick
10 the Union, Jack" both written by
J. L. Feeny; THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," and The Red, White. and Blue. "
Addressed Crowds.
Sam DeNedry, secretary Of the Cen
trail Labor Union. John II. Brinkman,
former president Of the central body.
and Commonwealth Attorney Crandai
Mackey, all made Labor Day addresses
upon topics of interest to organized
labor.
James l. Feeny presided over the ex-
eTcises and introduced the speakers
Great interest centered in the bail
game between the Navy and St
Stephens. which went to the latter by
a score Of 8 10 4. Other athletic events
followed as scheduled. with the excep-
ton Of the tug-of-war between the Co
1umbia Lodge Of MachinIsts and the
Sheet Metal Workers, which was
scratched on account of the inability
or the sheet metal workers TO get a
satisfactory team Ia the field. A large
NUMBER Of women participated in all
the events, and their enthusiasm had
much 10 do with the success of the dav.
Yesterday, in addito-. 10 being the
tenth anniversary o the founding Of the
Central Labor Union, was also the
birthday OF Henry George, the great
labor exponent. ana the day had a
couble significance for Washington
The Prize Winners.
The winners in the athletic contests
were announced as follows:
ioO-yard dash-Won by Money; Van
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
HOUSTON HAS 100000 FIRE.

HOUSTON. Tex, Sept. 3--Flames
licked up 100000 worth Of property ana
reduced three squares of the business
and residence sections to ashes last
night.
The biggest loss was 10 the plant Of
the Standard Milling Company. valued
at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
GIVES PICNIC no oRPHAEs.

superintendent GerstenbuFg. Of the
German Orphan Asylum, of Anacostia.
gave the little inmates OF the home
picnic on the spacious grounds OF tie
institution yesterday. The day was
pleasantly spent by the boys and girls in
games and amusements.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03

Ruth. second. Prizes, gold sleeve but
tons and gentlerDan's scarfpin.
100-yard race: for boys OF fourteen
Won by Limbach; Droyer, second
Prizes, umbrella and sweater.
howard race; for all-Won by c.
Lewis; W Cunning, second. Prizes,
dress suit case and box of cigars
Fo-yard race: for girls fifteen years and
under-Won by Katie Harrity; Miss
GCmpers. second. Prizes. trimmed hat
and pocketbook,
Running broad jump: for all-Won by
JeWett. TNierney, second. Prizes, attn
letic shoes and Umbrella.
Wheelbarrow race; twenty-five yards;
for women-WO on by Miss Conlin; NJ.
Harrity, second. Prizes, S gold EN-
blcm and pair Of gloves.
Egg race; for women-Won by Miss
Harding. Miss Foulke, second Prizes,
willow rocker and 8 in cash.
Sack race; for bows sixteen years and
under-Won by Ryan: Mack, second.
Prizes. 50 cash and 81 cash
Three-legtsed race-Won by Litchf1eld
and Hunter; Shaw and Schaffer, second.
Prizes, box OF cigars 200 and box Of
cigars 800.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
CALVERT HELD FAST.

All efforts to get the Maryland. Vir-
ginia and Delaware Railroad Company 8
steamer Calvert of the bar at the
mouth OF the Coan river. where she is
stranded. have 50 far been Ia vain. Un-
less an unusually high tide comes IN
soon Il may be necessary TO dredge be-
fore she can be gotten of.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
EAGLE HOSTS ARRIVE
ON WAY TO JAMESTOWN

Between eight and nine hundred Ea-
giles en- route 10 their annual conven-
tor, to be held at jamestown the latter
part of this week, stopped over IN
Washington yesterday. and spent the
time sightseeing. A number of promi-
aent men were in the party.
The washington Aerie. with delega-
ton CT 800. viii leave the city tomorrow
morning on the Norfolk steamer 10 be
present at the convention.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
ARMY AND NAVY UNION
WILL CONTINUE FETE

Admiral David G. Porter Garrison,
No. 6, OF the Army and Navy Union.
assisted ny the Georgtna Porter Ladies
Auxiliary, No. l6, yesterday held a bene-
At lawn party on an open lot on Twelfth
street. near Lincoln Park. A large crowd
was present. The fete will continue to-
cay and tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
CHURCH SOCIETY TOURNEY.

The Holy Name Society Of ST. Tier
esa, OF Anaeostia, held a tournament
and ball at Suitiand Park esterday. A
large crowd witnessed the amusements
that had been provided for the day by
the friends Of the society.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
KILLED REPAIRING LAMP.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept 3.-Joseph
Stein. jr.. son Of former Councilman
Joseph Stein, was electrocuted last
night while trying to repair a street
lamp IN front OF his home, at 2I3 East
Seventh street.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion, Sep

TENDER G. Baltimore < Ohio. Special
train standard coaches and parIOr cars,
leaving washington T:45 a. m, running
via philadelphia aud picturesque Lehigh
valley. Liberal stopOvers returning.
Tickets good ten days Attractive side
trips from Niagara Fails. other dates.
September % and October 4.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
s4s.as to California.

Aug 81 to Oct. 81, via WashlngtOn-Sun-
set Route. Personally conducted without
change. Berth $3.50 A J. Poston, Genl
Agt, 81 Pa ave 705 18th St
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
In Addition to Protecting Depositors

With every banking safeguard, the bank
ing dept. OF Union Trust Co, 1914 F st,
pays interest on al accounts Deposits are
subject TO check at any desired time.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
MRS. R. v. WRENN DIES;
STRICKEN WITH AP0PLExY

While walking along Q street satur-
day afternoon, Mrs. Rachel V. Wrenn.
well known in patriotic circles in Wash
ington, was suddenly stricken with
apoplexy. dying a few minutes after the
first attack
TODAY at ! O'Clock from her late resi-
dence. Rev william J. Hauck. pastor
OF the United Brethren Church. con
Quoted the services. Interment was in
Congressional Cemetery
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
$3.50 Jamestown Exposition, FOur-Day

tours from Washington. Thee. II. Diener
& Co., 2l7 +. Baltimore ST., Baltimore
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
The Prize Winners

The winners in the athletic contests
were announced as follows:
i00-yard dash-Won by Money. Van
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-03-14
THE WHITE HOUSE

The standard of values represented
in the merchandise of our stock is
OF notable excellence-a high stan
dard that clearly reflects our earn
est endeavor to meet the approval
OF the mosl critical. The great va
riety in the different departments
asserts its supremacy almost at a
glance Prices are convincirgly
low From a comparative stand
point with our business Of the past
we are certainly entitled to a most
prominent place in the business
year OF 1907, THIS week we an
nounce the arrival of our new line of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-03-14
Two New Ordinances.

BY referring to the proceedings of
the adjourned session of the common
council held Monday evening, it will be
learned that two ordinances were sub
mitted for consideration.
One provides for the stationing of
tlagmen at the railroad crossings ad-
joining the depot building on the north
and was adopted, together with fine
for noncompliance. The action is com
mendable; but is there not more safe
ard beneficial move? Constant switch
ing at this point should be done away
with or viaduct provided.
The other ordinance relates to a new
ard modern municipal building. This
matter, it is understood, would have to
be submitted to vote of the citizens
for solution. There is no question but
what such a structure would reflect
credit upon our city, and why not prove
an advantage