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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
~ FRANK \. WILLIAMS,

MAXWELL heard his friend. Went.
worth. the ventTiloquiHt. ravinF IN
his room acrosa the hall Peculiar.
somewhat dlscordanf. the tones
we're those Wentworth employed
when entertaining an audience with
his puppets Occaesqnaiiy Went
worth's own Voice. but more refined
ard gentle than Maxwell had ever
heard u. broke in on the raaplnE
words.
Finally. aroused and excited over
the matter. Maxwell plunged
through hts open door. across the
hallway and into his friends room.
The sight which met his gaze sas
diseoncertinK Wentworth. with an
ethereal calm on his face. but a
strange glitter ID his eyes. stood By
the table facing the mantiepiece.
On the mantleplece sat Tommy"
Wentworth'a faVortte puppet. The
doll. which was about n foot and
half high. was braccd against a
book On It's usually ugly face
Maxwell felt. there was an EXPIRES.
sion Of real malevolence. He found
himself aiaring with horror a. the
thing, then he pulled himself to
gether with a shudder, and turned
TO Wentworth win a forced laugh
What's all this rumpusf he
questioned
Wentworth smiled. a smile that
seemed purged 81 all human sins.
Nothing" he said - was just
talking 10 Tommy Tommy Is be-
coming very laxative Of late. Re.
ally, you know. he has some In.
terestlnR theories. but they are bad.
very bad Tommy seems to have
absorbed all my bad qualities and
left me refined and ennobled
Maxwell stared IN fascination at
his friend. Was Wentworth going
mad2 Was Il possible that the
shock OF losing the girl he loved
TO Maxwell had unhinged his braIn7
That glitter in his eyes. his pecn.
liar talk. surely they augured some
thing ~ the sort A sudden. fierce
laugh from Tommy startled Max.
we'll
I'm get the girl yet. Maxwell"
vent on the voice coming from the
puppet I'm kin you and get the
girl"
In horror Maxwell started back
from Wentworth. over the latters
face spread a dark hue OF anger.
That's not me, Maxwell" cried
Wentworth. That's not me talk.
ing. les that thing there-that
things alive. I tell youl rye known
Il for weeks. and lts bad. II has no
soul' II means 70 KIN yon--lts
told me SOL But I'm the most pow.
efful one-I'll prevent H."
Horror stricken. believing thu
HIS friends mind was gone, MAJ
well backed toward the door. A
he opened Il another laugh from
the puppet attracted his attention
from the man. Was the thing men.
acing him with the iron hook which
did service for a hand2
Dazed and wholly dismayed. Ger.
tain that his friend was insane.
Maxwell leaned against the door Of
HIS avn room and abstraet#dly
pass9 his hand over bis forehead
EubconaciOusly be heard the sound
OF quarfsIlnR IN Wentworth's room.
blow. and then the opening Of
door. he paid no attention 10 these
Agnnds. Ne wns thinking OF the girl
he had won and the ifiend he had
lost through ila sieloF9n
Suddenly q quick, 4t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

FoNhail Keene. az a hunt break b.
fast on Leug Island. talked OF the
4uurn pack.
The last time ! hunted with the
QuofnlieH" W. Eaid. "a crossed tuT-
NIP patnh side BY side with red
Jared. white ~ hiskerad old chap on
"A big gfaY
4" Wed hest 20 carefully here I
said 70 the old fellow. They tell me
these turnipH belong 20 an old cur
mudHeun who raises the very deuce
" the hunt hursa his crops
Well bein' az him'a me- naid
gray whiakcra, Y guess he wDn't
mind today "-~W Washington Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

T. there 60 be famine IN hairf
win tho girl with the golden rurla
not rcnl ones. hat The kind they
sell Ia the shops will she be forced
O. abandon hef glorious crown of
beauty when IL wears outG
And what viii happen when shc
appears "a the opera. no longer
Haunting IN the face % "that other
woman the wondcroua adatnmcnt
that has caused so many pangs 81
envyg
The supply ~ human haif 81 be-
coming exhausted, and the demand
is incrcaslng Tho supply comes
from the peasant women of Europe.
and the market T. largely created by
the women ~ America.
Ia brittany. France men wait
outside tho churches aud buy the
hair ~ women who have resolved
60 sacrifice Il as a pcnanVe The
transaction usually takes placa Ia
the open air. a price - named and q
handy pair of Shears sewers the
locks before there D. chance for
the owner 90 change her mind.
But with the ever increasing de-.
mAnd. hair % best quality Il rarely
obtained and All grades are heeom.
ing scArcer An American dealer
has complied some statistics by TAX
lng the averages for hls own city
any applying them TO the whole o.
America
MY experience mas shown that
every thousand women over as
years 81 age buy $4,000 worth ~
hair year la one city of 100 0oo
women the sales ~ hair amounted
10 practically $500 900 last year. 80
we can consider this a fails average
for tbs country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
THlE TNITNcS THINif WAS EVLITVIA

the head laid him low and every.
thing usui black
When Maxwell came 90. he stared
about him nnknowiukiy Cor y mo.
ment os two. re rubbed his head
and gaxsd yacantly at a form WINS
near him. Then he wasped The
form vas that % Wentworth
dead Across Wentwnrth's body
lay the puppet. it's cruel hook bur
led deep In ais heart. but the hid.
eoua head. fearfuliy torn. had been
pulled from the body and waa tight.
~ eienched In the dead mans
banda.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

how much country womun buy and
We may safely say that our average
applies 90 ss.eo0, 600 women
AT So a head. therefore. the value
- false hair purchased annually. hy
women uniy. amounts 20 $4,000 900
lie "a any wonder that a famine h.
threatened
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

ANYHOW. IT WON'T nE LEAP
YEAR
And New Year calls ara no
longer looked upon with favor by
the smart Bet
Resolved. Not 10 be too generous
with resolutions.
Get on the wagon and we'ii all take
ride.
Get on the wagon. there's lots Of
ROOM inside.
Get on the wagon. enjoy a comfy
sunuFe
There's arats for oyrybody. but
not drop OF booze.
Have you made your resolntiunnf
There are 5st days more IN the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

'"rhe iaat census accounted FOR
aA8eaNgf women over as years 81
ase. and this IL likely Increased 20
about 5000. 900 now Letting the
increase stand rar the larger per
cent of women ia the country dts.
Jrirtr. who buy lees hair than those
In cities although Is la surprising
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
NV NEAR,s BEsT PROMIsE

Is New Year day IS the threshold Of mighty events
year loOS passes into history marked by determined
@hgely successful measures against predatory combna
The 1909 opens bright with promise of still greater
Us % this direction.
NRey al respect Is paid 20 sentiment the practical fact
M that the main purpose 81 government Is
N people just conditions under which 70 gain comfortable
<epsnted living Until this is properly attended real
xHsss Is impeded and Religion, philosophy craftsmanship
II ~ are but empty
fe Is not forget that il is the honest industry which has
cr'ed this great continent OF from savage wds
2 garden Il is the honest industry that has eemened the
ae interests OF mighty people Il the honest industry
8hA has dotted land humming factories aud happy
some u i honest industry that has made progressive
prosperous happy and enlightened people II IS this which,
manhood
Work or ail-usty rcquited and with its rewards cqut
any drbusrfS the highest attainment OF all philos
cphy all true 4 ce and ali craftsmanship For on this
Fepe arc hasedsn the virtues and blessings OF this life
~ wag attors OF wealth the theyng droncs in the
asvs sd uan the honest industry This nation like hive
q pe~ thai i t. has risen ia determined protest.
WN q this irrcprcsSihle movement the mouen,ous
< hs record Of 1908 is the amazing strength shown in the
faskesae q rs honest ndustry-the iarqs.
fhs Figure almost Sso0oOo0oooA an value OF products
afs RYpHa hi comprehension 81 the mind we can
GRASP @ mensity only BY realizing they represent
tines hf salae Of the products Of all the mines including min
efai % aad precious metals
3hs auer by far the greatest wealth creator thar we
ITis Prosperity should prosperity all And yet in
this year Of the largest addition made the eounty
store q actual wealth there has been broadcast sngency aud
distress
There were produced 6o00O0000 bushels OF wheat
2uo0o0 bushels OF corn and 25Oo0nO0 bushels pota
and set human beings in the
large cities have suffered waninney less cared for than
the farmers hogs and cattle
Whyf
Simply because what God has given for all cunning few
grasp for themse rs
Ihrnegh swindng monopolstc methods Of banking
aud trade the farmer robbed his and the con-
sumner II robbed In his purchase.
Financial gamblers have up tollgae between producer
and srnser and lock up their profits leaving legitimate BUSH
neto vain for currency aud the cry vain
fos xork and the comforts 81 life
8tE fhc theving process 81 distribution. long continued
greatest problem before the people Of this country
tie people awake 10 IT, The president and the
6Esieet awake to II. Congress is awake to IT,
) III It must be solved.
6 gfgater blessing could be asked 81 year the
promised progress in this direction
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

year IN which to live up 20 your
good Intentions
Nov here's 90.
The Good McMlK,
Was ever year
In such a fiK1
The only year
with such a name
Posterity
Cant spread his fame.
In some parts % the land fluid
frcexes early In the year, giving
tourists an opportunity 10 slide of
gracefully.
What Ia Harris 20 gloomy
about
lie really intends TO keep his
rcaoiutione
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
FALSE HAIR A sS2sesN S SSsEs 100000

tiuse, massive, golden locks OF hair
Shn wears.
The "other weman'a' heart TO ash
tate.
Ana fiaunta them boldly with an
air
Nor cares
what peasant womann head has
paid the freight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
STAR bush


IT ms HHUH = HUI
u understand that You are u
Europe for an operation" said the
kaiser pleasantly
"Wcll. on account Of nn opera
ton" replied Castro; but my iu
pfcaalon was that Il would take
place In Venezuela Philadelphia
Public Ledger
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

"Whnt ava your wife give you
Tor Chri8imaaf"
well. Il looks Ike bunch Of
nothing. lined with what d'yc.cnll
Il cloth. aud decorated with thing
umabohs inside and ut."~Louis.
Vile CuuflerJ0urnal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

= have never half appreclRt.
4 I'd the goodness Of people. and
4 my eynlclsm has led me often
= 20 fear associates rather than
q trust them. That in wrong !
4 must Of course. be careful In
4 selecting friends. but | will no
= longer assume that all people
= need watching and will
4 strive 10 10 act as 20 deserve
= the kindness Of others.
a 49, sssSa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

u believe ri so IN for ocean
baths They are said 70 be- very
beneficial In December"
"And you're not apt 10 find any.
one else using the ocean. either
Louisville CourlerIournei
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

! This year viii guard my
J mind against evil thoughts. ,
! knowing that no evil u done !
! until Il has first been thought. !
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
DIAKA's DIARY

f ppckIss by Correspondence
Il Makes
II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

has beer there eruption a White
the political uneasy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

And iass mink nsht welcome our
nsvf friend Mealx
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

Every body says he has more
money than brains"
18TH wouldn't marry him with
out getting a more specific rating
~l'lttsbnrg Post
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

Esen X The bachelors
pears ~1lI BY lime
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

Of nothing thar free advertising
srns ltle Of the goods the bloodhound
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

what kind OF people are thoyy
Well. when they are not play
ing bridge. they are working d
phonoRFnph Life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

II ] didn't know there must be a
limit. | WOULD 80 jump In the
river
Ina mighty glad ] didn't write
my name 90 more thfee.ply we'd.
ding Bristol than ala. There's
some hope nov that replies viii
quit coming in
on. those newspaper artists amt
the soulful guys artists Is said to
be. They must be hardened
wregches 10 take romance 10 unG&
eefi0xaIy than they do. You
10 eea 9fiasaagorlmenf 81 roast
eams ~ the last nail Only -
z4[inw, from Wallis Walla, vas
fnafe With even > touch 81 aenti-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01
FRIVOLOUS COMMENT
ON NEW YEAR

a New Word Prom Joahw
Father Time iayn aoiden daVa
Rightly" = " 49, - 'F'"S
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

ment, and he shows signs OF being
dlppy. He wrote. What h. your
fayorite book? Mine Il HOstetier's
Almanac. What Is your favorite
flower2 Mine IL the mint julep.
What Ii your favorlte song? Mine
Is What Yo' Coma DO When De
Rent Comes HOun'T
II "a answer him, which ! won't,
I'd tell him my fayofite book IL
trading stamp book. my fayorite
AZ wer Is bnckwheat, aud my favor.
llH& - Waiting at the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

$50 greater blessing could be asked new year than the
promised progress in this direction
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-01-01

Ps New Year day IS the threshold OF mighty events.
yeaF 1908 passes into history marked by determined
hgely successful measures against predatory eomhna-
The Washington herald., 1909-08-19
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Congress-open a. m. to 10 p N on
secular days. from ,. %. 10 20 p 70. on Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public Libar-open 4. m. to 3 2. n: hOli-
days. a. L. 20 ,. m. Sundays. 20 p. M
White H0use-OPcE 70 9. n. 20 . p. m
United States Capitol-Oren 9 a. m. 20 4;30 p s.
State, War. and Navy oepartmerts-Opeu a. m.
90 p. m. cThe original Defamation Of lndepcDd-
ence IS in the library al the State Department.
United States rreasuy-Opcn 9 a. N - 2 p. m.
United States Patent Ohioe-Open a. z. to 2
p m.
United States Pension Bureau-Open 3 a. n TO
4 ?. m
United States Fost-oGice-Oren a. m. to 2 p m.
Washington City Post t-ofgice-Open al hours (Tae
dead Letter OHos Is in the city post-ofice.l
National Botanic Gardeus-Opeu 8 a. m. 20 p. 70.
Fish Commission-Opeu a. m. 70 10 p. n.
Army Medical Museun-Open 9 a. n. 10 % p. n.
National AIuscum-Open . a. n. 10 4.30 p L. Qn
cludiLE holidaysl.
Agricultural DepOrtmelt-open , a. n. to is1
p m
Bureau Of Engraving and Printins-Opsn :. N
Washington Monument C-55ls feet in heisht-open
$50 a. m. 10 40 p u. lEleTator runs from a. IN.
until 4 p. ml
Smithsonian InstIturOn-Open q. N. to $50 .. N.
Government Printing ohce-Open ID a. m to 2
p NJ.
Navy Yard-Open 9 An. 20 $50 ?. 70.
S0uthworth Cottage. 36th ST. and Prcspect ave
hey Manslon-HCre Of Fraucls Scott Key. author
o. The Star Spanged Banner soils " street
northwest Open daily e1curJ sunday. 3 a. N. TO
80 D. II. Admission free.
IN THS SUBURBS.
Geological Pars-Open al cay.
ROCE Creek Bridge and Park
Chevy Chase and kcnargt0n.
Naval Obserat0-y-Open 9 a N. 20 ) ?. N
Mount Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb Of Washing
toni-Opcn j a. m. 20 p. n.
Arlington National Cemetery.
Fo-t Meyer Military Post
Chesapeake Beach Md.
United States soldiers Hone-Opeu ? a. n to
sunset.
United states Naval Academy. Annapolis Nd.
Cathedral Grounds. IeunAIlytOWB rUad-Open a.
u. 70 g p. 70.
Great Falls of the Potomac
The Washington herald., 1909-08-19
DETECTIVES CAPTURE THIEF
Long Chase Ends in the Arrest Of
Elusive Lad
Eddie" White Is Charged with
Stealing n Horse and Buggy,
Besides n Bicycle.

Eddie" White nineteen years old,
whose photograph and Bertlon measure
ments are said to be in the possession OF
the police. was captured yesterday by
detectives in the rear yard of his home
after chase of nearly two weeks
He is a prisoner at the Fourth precinct
station awaiting arraignment in Police
Court on charges Of grand and petit lar
ceny White is accused Of stealing a
horse and buggy valued at 500 and a
bicycle. He refuses TO discuss the aIlega-
tions. preferring to tell the story in
court
white has given the police several ad-
dresses as his home. but he is recorded
on the police blotter as living at $50 X
street southwest Several weeks ago a
horse was stolen IN Seventh street south
west, the thief driving away in the buggy
and escaping temporarily. The team is
owned by ]. T. D. Pyles. a grocer. rcsid-
ing at l42O Seventh street northwest. who
reported the theft to the police
White was suspected and a warrant
was issued for his arrest but he eluded
the detectives who were assigned 20 ap-
prehend him. on Sunday night last a
~ Vt.
a drug clerk. living at 9l3 Third street
northwest before Brunger reported the
theft the authorities at Hyattsyille ar
rested White, who was riding a bicycle
believed 20 have been stolen. The Rash-
ington police had no record OF the case.
and White was released. Instead OF con-
inuing 10 Baltimore he returned to his
home. where It is thought he remained
in hiding several days
Detectives O'Brien and Springman went
20 the house yesterday afternoon on pre-
tense Of renting a stable. White ven
tured in the rear yard and was taken In
custody. His aged mother. who had been
talking with the supposed real estate
agents broke down and wept when the
detectives disclosed their identity. 'I
have been suspecting something Of this
Sort" she cried as the young man was
led away
White is unmarried, and says he IS
machinist
The Washington herald., 1909-08-19

The speedway I'm Potomac Park granted
10 the Road Drivers and Riders Asso-
citation OF the District OF Columbia, which
has not been available for two years
on account Of the grading of The re
claimed land. is about 70 be restored for
the exclusive use OF the reinsmen.
Several conferences have recently oc-
CURED between Col Cosby. commissioner
Of public buildings and grounds. and Mr
p. V. De Graw. president Of the associa-
tion. with the result that the privilege
has been granted 70 resume the use Of
the roadway built at the expense Of the
membership Of the Road Drivers until
such time as II becomes necessary %
continue the general improvement con
templated in that section.
During the occupancy OF the extension
OF Nineteenth street for a speedway two
years ago. a number OF spirited maunees
were given, attended by several thousand
spectators. The use Of the speedway Is
FOR reinsmen or high-class horses whose
natural ambition IS 10 20 fast OF which
there are large number in the District.
While Il is not generally appreciated. IL
is a fact that while the original speed
way was available there were stabbed In
this city more than $4,000 worth OF high
bred trOtting and pacing horses. several
lovers of the sport owning as high as
eight and ten horses. famous for matinee
performances. There were a number OF
these from New York. Ohio and other
States. the owners Of which found IL
feasible 70 drive on the Potomac Speed
way nearly all through the winter with
out injuring their stock
Many Prominent Men.
On matinee days the horses belonging
20 many prominent Washingt0niaus. and
gentlemen from other cities. partic;r..ted
in the events. the contests being Tor rib
boDs cups, and horse or carriage equip
meut,
Among those who freqUentUd the origi-
nal speedway were Lieut.. Gen. Nelson
A. Miles, Hon. James j. Yeomans, Col.
Thomas W. Symons. Jesse Brown, L. r.
Taylor, Everett r. Taylor. Jr, 2. Y. De
Graw, L. H. Droop. Commander Cam
eron. R Winslow. Gen. F. c.. Ainsworth,
ex-Representatiye l. +. PaysOu, Thomas
F. Walsh. John II. Gheen. Henry Lans-
burgh. Mr.. Auerbach. Mr.. Ross. Mr.. Neu-
meyer, Mr.. Callahan, Mr.. Becker. Mr..
Chunn, Mr. Corby. T. Keane Mr. Mar
shall. Mayor Reyburn. Of Philadelphia.
Mr. McCauley. Mr. Steubener Mr.. Wick
erSham. Representative Sherwood. Of
Ohio, Mt Zurhorst, Dr.. Stoutenburg, l.
d. Sale. Joseph Saks. and Charles Nc
Dermott.
The revival Of the speedway is due 20
the purpose OF Col. Cosby. commissioner
Of public buildings and grounds, 20 sup
ply I'm Potomac Park, as near as may be-
every poSSihle character of outdoor sport
and recreation.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-19
FIREMEN KEPT BUSY.
Chief Wagner COmmends Depart
ment for Efficient Service.


Firemen were active yesterday in ex-
tinguishing blazes in different sections
Of the city. and they performed their
duty so well they were complimented by
Chief Wagner.
The first fire was discovered about
o'clock in the morning in the store Of B.
/Geisenberg, at 1901 c street northwest.
The damage was about 500. About 7lO
o'clock an alarm was sent In for a blaze
in chimney on a house ut 233S Georgia
avenue northwest. occupied by John
Meyers. There was no damage.
The third alarm was sounded at 7:20
o'clock for a fire in the house Of Louis
Cronice. at 5035 Georgia avenue north
west. a sofa caught fire from match
accidentally lighted The blaze was eX-
tingUished with a loss OF $. An over
heated stove in the house Of Edward
Reeves. at 251 Third street southwest,
about noon caused a small fire, which
was extinguished with slight damage.
The blaze created excitement In the
neighborhood
An oil stove In house at 300 Fifteenth
street northwest, occupied by Nathan
Klien, exploded about 1880 O'Clock last
night, causing a small fire Alarm 81
was sounded, but the blaze was extin-
guished before the arrival Of firemen.
The damage was small
The Washington herald., 1909-08-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry Z. Dean. o. Mc6nt Crawford Va. and
Elizabeth Z. Jones. Is. Coyinston. Va. Rev. J. b.
Mclaughlin
Charles T. Davis. q. and Emily L. Harwood. IS
both # Hampton Va. Rev. r. W. L1wric
William ". Da.y. r.. 3, and Alma NJ Harris. q
Rev e. T. WiCs
George X HarTvr. s. and Irene Robinson. .
both 0f Richmond Rev C. W. Whita1rc
William Jones. IS. and Mary F. Hampshire a.
Rev s.. J. C10g.
william G.. Es'rseT. .. and Sarah s. Shank. o.
Rev ". l. Brl
fOI0EED
lie M1ttn-'r r.. 81. and Ruth Burcn D
Rev a. j. Tier
William AshIy. q and Hattie steward q Rev
A. !. Tyler
Theodore CHAIRMAN. p. and Bhuches Stokes. ls
Rev e.. ". Les.
Harry Liverpool o. AMI Rebeeea Brown. .
Rev ". Howard.
Bennie Croamcr q. and Bertha shorter. ls
Rev C. II Young
John IT. Fly. IS. and Emma Booker. Sc Rev
". J. Robinson
The Washington herald., 1909-08-19
FELL ASLEEP ON TRACKS.
One Of Runaway Pair Seriously In
jured by Engine.

Falling asleep on railroad tracks near
Landover. Nd, yesterday morning, Will
lam Provost. nineteen years Old and Sgd
ney Smith, sixteen years old, narrowly
escaped death by being run over by a
freight train Smith was awakened IN
time to jump from the track. He aroused
Provost, who jumped too late to escape
being struck. The young man was
knocked UnCOnciOus
The train was stopped and the boys
were removed 10 Washington on an en-
gine. Provost was carried to Providence
Hospital He was suffering from a wound
Of the scalp and probably received in
ternal injuries. 1t is thought he viii re-
cover
Smith is held at the House Of Deten-
ton awaiting the arrival Of relatives
An uncle. William Smith, is said to live
AT 1929 Bainbridge street, Philadelphia
The police have notified the uncle through
the authorities in Philadelphia.
Provost said he lives at 1888 West Fay
cite street, Baltimore. According TO the
police the boys ran away from home
several days ago. and were walking on
the tracks toward this city when they
were overcome by exhaustion and fell
asleep,