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Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
CHAPTER XI.

WEARY TRAMP-Is IT THE END
I'm HE journey from Squire Holbrook's
to Totman's tavern. though only a
few miles, was slow and tedious,
lNESSNSl and most of the way through dense
woods.
At length, however, the low walls
Of the log hostelry greeted the sight and gag.
was where the crew had stopped over nlgnt
on their way into the woods, Two loaded
sleds were standing in the road before tne
tavern. -
camp" said Mr.. Stoddard, peering through
the thickly falling snow. 1--WE won't hev to
go no furder." ~
After their appetites had been satisfied,
ty return to the place where the camp had
burned. >,
It'll be most night when we, git thar"
replied Bill McGregor, whose yllialnous lace
bore plain evidence of Reddy White hanol-
work Lets wait till mornin,'
"'Tain't noon yit, an we kin put some
kind OF ruff over us tonight, an tomor-
rer Wen hev up another camp, sad MI.
Stoddard. decisively. we can't 1901 away no
time"
They went to work, and transferred part
of the provisions from the heavily loaded
sleds to the empty ones, though Rocky Noun
tain did not in any way assist them. re
stood in the tavern doorway, with his hands
in his pockets, till the teams were about
ready to start Rob Archer having stayed III
the kitchen by the fire, and then Rocky step
ped up to Mr.. Stoddard. >,
81 don't care TO go into the woods again,
" Mr. Stoddard stared at him a moment.
"Ain't We goin' back with us? he queried.
mo, I've had enough of numbering, re-
piled Rocky. "Will you pay me what you
owe me here? -.
Mr. stoddard gave utterance to short,
hoarse laugh.
NO; shan't pay ye cent onle yer ye rs go
amt due till spring
"And how about Rob Archer? Shall you
take him back into the woods for the rest
of the winter?" asked Rocky.
mo, sir" replied Mr.. Stoddard, violently.
II don't want no young thieves III my crew
any longer Soon's we git camp liked l. m
a-coin to see Hugh Archer. this boys faith,
err an make him responsible for the money ,
His tones were loud and threatening, ana
the trembling boy, seated before the Kitchen
fire, heard every word. HIS young neart SANK
in his bosom. What would his father say
when he came home branded as a telonl So,
'In that case" rejoined Mr.. Mountain, L
shall not return with you, whether you pay
me or not"
Mr.. Stoddard went to the tavern door, and
ROB Archer, you wait here till | come
out ag'in. | want to see yer father Dout
this money business"
Then he wheeled about, mounted one OF
the sleds, and gave the order to start.
As the teams moved slowly away, Rocky
turned and entered the tavern. Rob sat with
his face buried in his hands, the picture o.
hopeless misery.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12
Rob ArCher'S Trials

tho bells sounding with a smothered jingle,
the men sadly wanting in hilarity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-12

WEARY TRAMP-IS IT THE END
I'm HE journey from Squire Holbrook's
to Totman's tavern. though only a
- few miles, was slow and tedious,
lGkNaSI and most of the way through dense
woods.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
JAPANESE PRAISE
ABUSES LONDON
Too Diplomatic Visitors Have
Sprung the Same Platitudes
on America.
on America.

LONDON. May 2S-Londoners are
greatly amused at the superiati9e po-
likeness Of their japanese visitors VINO
have antved here from America on
their worl1 tour in search Of knowledge.
But Londoners are also growing some
what tired Of this sustained diplomatic
attitude, and this feeling is inspired 30
a great extent by the arrival Of the
American mail.
In the Kew York papers one finds that
all the sweet praise which has been so
generously lavished upon things English
and Eng,ishmen, has already been
poured out upon things American and
American men. LondOners are told that
English women are the prettiest in the
world and greatly superior to their sis
tiers across the Atlantic, But they find
that the American press chronicles the
japanese opinion that English women
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
HEAD OF SCHOOL
FORTY SEVEN YEARS
William R. Hunt Reelected Super
intendent By Pupils at Cor
such Nj. E.

IN recognition OF his long and valuable
services, the Sunday school board Of
Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church
last week elected William r. Hunt its
superintendent for the forty-seventh
year. Mr.. Hunt has been affiliated with
the church since its organization in 1880
Seventy new scholars were added 10
the school during the year. and the at
tendance and collections greater than
at any time heretofore. Mrs. c. j.
Crymes. the treasurer. reported receipts
dunng the year Of $l27. 60. and expenses
Of SS756. the best financial report OF
the school
John L. Ferguson. Miss Bessie Willett,
Miss Elizabeth b. Pullman, and Roscoe
Moricle were confirmed as teachers.
Other officers Of the school were elected
as follows: Assistant superintendent.
Charles ". Fitton. jr; secretary, George
L COLLISION; treasurer, Mrs. c. J. Crymes;
librarian Miss Fannie T. FittOn. Choir
lister. Mr. Fltton; assistant chOrister.
Ernest H Pullman, oTganists, Miss Beu-
ian Winter Mrs. Crymes. and Mrs
George 4. COLLISION.
Officers or the missionary and aid so
ciety Of the Sunday school were elected
as follows: President. Ernest II. Pull
man. vice president J. II. Goodrich
secretary. Miss Beulah Winter: treas
urer, Mrs. Ellen Rowe.
At the conclusion OF the meeting Mr..
Hunt on behalf Of the school. present
cd the pastor the Rev. w l.. Lynn.
with q handsome silk umbrella The
pastor said that during the year, twenty
OF the scholars had become members
Of the church.
The annual strawberry festival at
Gorsuch viii be held on the evenings Of
June and j. The annual Sunday school
picnic VIII be held July 9.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
CHORAL CLUB PLANS
MANY ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMS
FOR NEXT YEARS WORK.

The organization of the Rubinsteir
Choral Club has opened up new pros
poets for next season. for the concert
by the club last Friday afternoon at the
Arlington was by far one OF the most
satisfactory and wholly delightful Occa-
sions OF the year. A half hundred solo
voices blended together cannot fail TO
produce harmo Nous erect and in the
series of choral numbers given at the
first concert under the direction OF Mrs
Blair. the value OF banding together
really capable singers had its most po-
tent Illustration.
It is said that the concert last week Is
only a sample OF what the Rubinstein
Choral Club means to do next season,
and surely the local public viii antici-
pate with an unusual degree Of pleasure
even a repetition of its success this year
and when greater things are promised
the music public OF Washington may
assuredly rejoice that its own singers
are coming TO the fore.
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BENEFIT COnoer. Tonight.

A concert which is arousIng the inter
est Of Washington music lovers will be
given tonight IN Carroll Institute under
the direction OF Luigi Tell, which will
be a benefit for Signor Teti, and in
which a number of WeIl-kncwn musi-
clans VIII participate.
Mrs. William Keye Miller. who IS
widely known here. will sing the aria
from ''Ernani." by Verdi. and Miss
Bertha Mort. cOntraltO, will give ''Ldetl
SignOH" from The HugUenots." Fran.
cescO Nicoletta. a well-knOwn harpist
OF Philadelphia. viii come 10 Washing
ton 10 participate In the concert, and
will play a fantasia on "Cavalleria
Rusticana." Other sOIoists viii be Prof
Emil Mort. bass. and Charlton Howeth
tenor.
An orchestra VIII assist. and viii be
under the direction of Sisnor Teu
Among the orchestral numbers VIII be
a march and concert mazurka by Signor
Teti selections from ''Pagliacci." the
fascinating Dance Of the Hours" from
"Gioconda," and the overture to
Thomas Raymond"
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Oh, HOW IL0VE
NY BEkNY! NIT

o. how ] love my Beany, nit-souncs
like a song. IT'S really only the burden
of a groan uttered by d tat lady from
Washington, D. G. The doctor said she
was TO clinb pair Of stairs 40 times be-
fore each meaI-on every step she was
TO count from 1 to 80 She baked. Do
you blame her2
She found that she did not have TO ex-
haust herself trying 10 get thin She
takes the sensible and simple Marmola
Prescription which helps excessively
round ladies and rotund gents % lose
the superfiuoUs-' AT the rate OF a pound
or more a day. When YOU stop taking
MarmOla-yOu stop getting thin.
Here Is the prescription. y ounce Mar
mold. y ounce Fluid Extract Cascara
Aromatic, 81 ounces Syrup SIMPLEX.
Dose. one teaspoonful after meals and
at bedtime ANY good druggist viii I'll
n for you for a trifiing sum.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

for the students Of Madison Hall Mrs.
Maxwell is a pupil OF William Shakes
peare. the noted English vocal instruc-
tor. and has a soprano voice OF wide
range and power Her program inClud-
ed SchubeTt's who is Sylvan" and the
same composers ''Hark! Hark! the
Lark" Mrs. Beachs charming June. ="
MacDowell's The Blue Bell and a
number OF other attractive numbers.
Mrs. Maxwell was assisted by Miss
Elizabeth Winston. the juvenile pianist,
as accompanist. Little Miss Winston,
who possesses remarkable musical tai
ent, gave a recital all her own for the
students Monday evening and complete
" captivated those who heard her by
the marvellous technique and student
like interpretations which some time
ago brought her conspicuously before
local music lovers.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
NEEDY CHURCHES
WILL BE HELPED

Preparations are being ms7c for a
large mass meeting to be t.ld at the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Wednesday, June 3. under the auspices
or the Disciples Union, for the purpose
OF discussing plans for the extension OF
me Disciples of Christ brotherhood. and
10 assist the weaker and needy churches
Of the denomination.
Active missionary work is the pur-
pose OF the organization. which now
comprises the Christian Churches in
Washington; Vienna, Va, and Tuxedo
Nd
Andrew Wilson, Of the Vermont Ave-
nue. Christian Church. is president. and
Harry ODonnel. OF the Ninth Street
Christian Church, secretary. OF the
Disciples Union, which has Just been
organized 20 carry out this work.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
SULTRY WEATHER
EMPTIES HOTELS.
Heat of Last Few Days Causes
Desertions in Visitors
Ranks.

The hot weather which has prevailed
in Washington for several days has
wrought havoc with the hotel business
and yesterday the Hobbies took on the
appearance OF the dull midsummer busI-
ness
Shades were drawn 10 keep out the
hot sun. and the big leather chairs we're
deserted In the ladies' psrlors the
furniture IS dressed In summer garb.
Many people have been hanging on
because Of the approaching adjourn-
ment Of Congress. but the neat OF Fri
day and Saturday sent scurrying ali
those whose business did not make their
presence in the District imperative.
Atlantic City was the favorite resort
for many OF those who wished 70 get
away over Sunday and many automo-
bile parties started out early yester-
day morning. most of them journeying
northward-
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are poor things compared 70 the beau
ties Of america.
Londolers learn that the Oriental
eonaidArs America the most commercial
nation in the WORTHWHILE on American
ground. Here in London, commercial
supremacy is the sole legacy OF the
British.
In New York American public build
ings and thoroughfares were the last
word in architecture and town plan
ming. IN London the Japanese express
their admiration for the finest streets
and architecture in the world.
The result Of this accOmmOdativeness
has been that their visit, after the first
couple of days, has fallen completely
fat, their movements promote no fur
Their interest. and their views on peo-
pie and places are no longer recorded
Even a japanese can be too diplomatic
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
GEORGETOWN.
GEORGETOWN WOMAN
BURIED YESTERDAY
Miss Anna Green, Eighty-three
Years Old, Sister of For
mer Official.

Funeral services were held yesterday
morning at Holy Trinity Catholic
Church, Thirty-sixth and o streets
northwest, over the remains Of Miss
Anna Green. who died last week at her
home in Cleveland Park
She was eishty-three years old, and
was the sister Of George F. Green, Of
1922 Dumbarton avenue former water
registrar of the District. and daughter
Of the late John and Ann Green
The funeral of Samuel T. Walker took
place yesterday afternoon from his late
residence, S25l Z street northwest. In
terry.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
HURT AT BALL GAME.

While watching ball game at Active
Field. Sixth and E streets northeast,
yesterday afternoon Isaac Benham,
sixty years old. Of 43s Tenth street
northeast. was accidentally knocked
down by another spectator, and rem
dered unconscious. He was taken 70
Casualty Hospital in an ambulance. His
condition is not serious.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

A piano recital by the pupils Of Miss
Chambers, assisted by Miss Julia Peck.
soprano. was given last night IN Guns
ton Hail Seminary. Among the stu
dents who participated In the program
were Miss Carolyn Williams, Miss Helen
Rhett, Miss Mary Darrach, Miss VeIme
Hitchcock, Miss Josephine Mason, Miss
Tuleta Chittim, Mrs. Duff Lewis, anu
Miss Evelyn. Stevens
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Madison Hall Recital.

Miss Priscilla Pickrell, OF Illinois, and
Miss Ethel Anderson, two students Of
Madison Hall, gave a delightful piano
recital last Wednesday, when the recital
hall OF the college was filled with their
own and the other students friends.
Both young women ere unusually ca
pable pianists and presented the diff
cult program in excellent style. Miss
Anderson was particularly happy in her
Interpretation Of the Chopin numbers.
and the skilful manner in which Miss
PickreU read BeetnCven's sonata
''Pathetique" won her the applause of
the audience.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
EXAMINE ARMY POSTS.

The Senate has adopted a resolution
authorizing the Committee on Military
Affairs 20 visit any or all army posts
during the Congressional recess to ex-
anime their condition and determine the
necessity Of legislation for improving
the service.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Pupils Recital.

Miss Clara Drew viii present her
pupils IN another recital at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon in her studio, go
Fourteenth street northwest.
Among the students who win sing
are Miss Diane Norton, Miss Adele
Davis, Miss Carolyn Murray Miss
Helen Stone. Clarence Childs, and Ar
thur TirrelL Selections viii be given
from Brahms. Franz. Jensen, Gounod.
Chaminade. Saint-Saens, Bellini, Nor
ris. and D'HardelOt.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Virginia State Convention Meets.

The State Federation of Labor Of Vir-
ginia viii meet at Roanoke, June %.
The convention Will be the largest ever
held IN Virginia. There are three can
dIdates in the field for delegate to the
American Federation of Labor cOnven-
ton. They are Editor Reed, Of the Nor
folk Unionist; James Cramer, A. +. OF
/. delegate 10 Great Britain, and A. E.
DIakely.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Miss Francesca Kaspar sang two
numbers delightfully."- at the commence
ment exercises Of Mt. Vernon Seminary.
Miss Kaspar's numbers were with
Verdure Clad" and Handers Angels
Ever Bright and Fair" Miss Kaspar IS
now IN Philadelphia. where she viii sing
the prima donna role IN a new Japanese
opera to be produced IN that city next
Tuesday night
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Choir Gives Concert.

The first annual concert by the choir
OF Ryland Church was given last Mon
day evening under the direction of
George Lawrence, when the choir was
assisted by the Rebew Orchestra, I'M
der its director. II. w. Weber.
One of the most distinctive features
on the program was the Apollo quartet,
which was compelled TO respond u a
triple encore. Mrs. Lawrence sang
Happy Days with a violin accom-
paniment by Master Dudley Lawrence,
and duet hY Charles Myers and Ro-
land RodItck Was particularly we'll
liked. Mrs. Hollingsworth. Dana c.
Holland. and the other soIoists were re-
ceived cordially.
The work OF the choir was excellent,
and the orchestra, which is a popular
local institution. came in for its well
earned share OF the applause
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Arthur NJ Niuddell. one of the ma
tlonai vice presidents OF the lnterna-
tional Union OF Painters ard Decora-
tors. with headquarters in Boston,
Mass is in Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

The fellOw-cTaftsmen OF Edwin c.
Jones. in the Bureau Of Printing of the
Philippines, have paid tribute 10 his
memory in a long resolution on his
death. Copies OF this resolution have
hen received IN Washington BY the
,,rinters and by Mr.. Jones family.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Labor Leader Here.

International Vice President Lepps, Of
the Tile Layers, with headquarters in
Philadelphia, is IN Washington looking
after matters concerning his trade.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Joe Danielson. Hugh Digney. and
Dave Clslsnd are candidates for the po-
FItlon Of business agent for Painters and
Decorators Local No. 36S
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Stereotypers' Union, No. 10, on Mon
DAY held its election for delegate to the
annual convention. which meets in Bos-
ton In august. The vote stood: John
Tyne, I9, Charles Bausman, 8, and
Joseph Miller, &
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

President 10 Evans, OF the stone
cutters. addressed the secretaries Of the
Y. n c. n at their lecture room Fri
day morning, on the good accomplished
by labor organizations.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Three thousand Chicago street PAYERS
are out on d strike Tor the eight-hour
day.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

The Chicago Railway Company is
said o.be planning TO have the officers
OF the Garments Union arrested upon
a charge OF conspiracy.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

San Francisco Cooks and Helpers
unions have consolidated.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

James O'Connor. representing the Nor
folk. Va, Central Labor Union, was
in Washington this week with a dele
cation OF citizens from Norfolk for the
purpose OF inducing the Navy Depart
ment To recognize the navy yard at that
place in the construction of one OF the
colliers authorized by Congress.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Mrs. Maxwell Gives Recital

Mrs. Frank Maxwell. soloist in the
Church OF st. James. London, gave a
delightful recital last Monday morning
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
Out of Town Notes

st. Louis bakers are having trouble
Three large firms are tied up.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Stone pIanermen in Chicago are on a
strike against a reduction of wages.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

The annual convention OF the Anal
samated Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers was held in Youngstown,
Ohio, last week. In spite of the objec-
ton of the officers, the organization
adopted the initiative and referendum
FOR all elections and rulings.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

J. Monroe F<reiter, who for many
years has been in the composing room of
tie Washington Post, is going TO Pan
anna.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Dallas, Texas. is to have a labor tenn
pie.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

n. p Mahan, national officer Of the
Anal gamated Society Of Carpenters,
was in Washington this week in attend
ance upon the conference Of the Build
ing Trades held at tho Hutchins build
ing Thursday,
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
CAPITAL DEMOCRATS
FIRST TO RESPOND
Washington Representatives
of Organized Labor Answer
Call of the Federation.

Three representatives OF organized
labor in the District OF Columbia Will
so 70 the National, Democratic Con
vention in Denver as delegates with
Instructions to vote for 6ryan. The
Democracy of tho District Of Colum-
bia. and the Trades Union men in the
Capital were the first to respond 70 the
announcement CT the American Fedora
ton OF Labor to reward your friends
and punish your enemies"
John J. Purcell, OF the Electrical
Workers; Sam DeNedrey, editor of the
Trades Unionist and secretary Of the
Central Labor Union. we're elected dele
gates, and James W. Dyer, of the
Brotherhood Of Carpenters. was elected
alternate.
Platform Is Adopted.
The platform adopted. so far as it
relates 10 the labor movement. contains
the following demands Of the laboring
people OF the District:
we hold that the most efficient way
10 protect American labor is to prevent
The importation OF foreign pauper Ia
Dor. We are in favor Of voluntary arbi-
tratIon of all labor differences, and de-
mand passage OF such laws as may be
necessary to protect labor.
I'VE are opposed to government by in
junction. and denounce the far-fetehed
decisions OF latter-day judges. We de-
mand that jury trials shall be granted
every man charged with violation OF
such infunctiUns.
I'VE hold that all officials appointed
10 administer the government of the
District OF Columbia shall be bona fidc
residents Of said District. We hold
that taxation without representation IS
unconstitutional. and declare the people
Of the District shall be granted the
franchise at the earliest possible date.
I'VE pledge ourselves anew, and here
by instruct the six delegates chosen by
this convention 10 Denver 20 vote and
work for the nomination and election
OF William Jennings Bryan to The Presi-
osncy Of the United States"
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
has started a campaign OF organization.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Among the recitals OF the week will
be one next Thursday evening at S
o clock by Miss Ethel Johnson, soprano,
and Earl Temple, tenor. in the Wash
ington Club. The concert viii be under
the direction OF Mrs. Bradley McDufae.
Assisting. the singers viii be Miss Ruth
Ebaugh, pianist
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

This IS a great week I'm labor circles
The town IS fun Of labor officials, who
ara here on business connected with
the building trades controversy.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

Commencement exercises OF the Uni
versity Of Music and Dramatic Art win
be held next Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock in the Columbia Theater. The
graduates are Miss Katherine McNesl.
Miss c. Blacklidge. and Miss Z. Wal
ton.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

The Washington Chorus Club will give
its fifth and las concert next Wednes-
day evening in Odd Fellows Hall. The
soloists Will be Z. c. Helntz., Of New
Orleans; c. F. Stanley. of London.
James II. Cathen and Miss Mary sniff
fen. The club will also be assisted bv
the Philharmonic Ladies' Quartet.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24
$3.50 Linen Suits

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white. blue. tan and pink. cty-
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fast CJlCTs. unusually good
garments for 1895.
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Dress

richly trimmed in valeucicnne5
lace, medaili0us and inserting
Wide skirt with deep Tuffie and
lace Inserting trimmed. Whole
dress Tor less than cost OF ma
tcrial used.
The Washington times., 1908-05-24

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swell semi-dtted Coat. with
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giving . handsome and rich IN
ish. fan pleaJed skirt with fold;
an unusually swell garment.
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FOR YOUR DECORATION DAY OUTING SUIT GET ONE OF THESE BARGAINS

or best Linene. in white, black.
tan cotton covert Clo-nJ and
the popular tan and blue stripes,
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