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The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Few bishops have to lead such
strenuous life as Bishop Stringer. In
company with missionary companion
he made "A tour recently to Herschei
island. in the Arctic ocean. and back
to Dawson City. where the bishop re-
sides.
Their small supply of food becoming
exhausted. they were Obliged to eat
their muckalucks and moccasins.
These. made of raw sealskins. were
soaked until they became glutinous,
the fire. The bishop says the food
and we're then toasted in strips over
was real good. especially the mucka'
lucks,
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
Fair Exchange No Robbery

and transmitted 1t to the department
of agri culture. The little melons have
been cultivated with success at the
government experiment stations In
those regions where huge American
melons are grown.
Having gained this desirable dell.
cacy from Rumania. Mr.. Knowles was
anxious to repay the gift He noticed
that the people were utter strangers
to sweet corn. Accordingly he OBJ
tanned seed for this product from the
department of agriculture. hired sew
eral plots of ground himself. and In
structed the Rumanians in its culture.
-Philadelphis Inquirer.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Every small boy-the right kind.
anyhow-thinks his own mother the
symbol of all perfection. Few. how
ever. have the ability to express their
admiration as prettily as the little
hero of the following anecdote:
Richards mother was putting him to
bed. and as she kissed him good night.
she said: DO you know you are the
whole world to mammal"
Am IL" he answered. quickly. Well
then. you're heaven and the north pole
to me.'-Youth's Companion.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
RumanIa Gets Our Sweet Corn and
Gives to Us Her Little
Melons.

Americas sweet corn as been trad
ed for Rumania's little watermelons
Horace G. Knowles. ex-American min
lister to Rumania. who Is soon to start
for his new post as minister to Mica
raeua. contaminated the transaction
in the interest of good living.
When Mr.. Knowles found the mel
on, about the size OF grapefruit,
growing in the Carpathian foothills.
be realized that 1t would be just the
thing to serve individually in America.
He obtained q quantity of the seed
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
THT CIRCULAR STAIRCASE
8||||1[|(l!19!7

two of us were there alone. 1t was
Gertrude who turned him over. final
ly, until we could see his white face.
and then she drew deep breath and
dropped Imply to her knees. 1t was
the body of a man, gentleman, in a
dinner coat and white waistcoat.
stained now with blood-the body OF
a man | had never seen before.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

"D-e-f-e-n-d-a-m," spelled the young
ster on the rear seat as the rubber
neck" wagon was passing the Twenty
second Regiment armory. at Broadway
and Sixty-eighth street. What does
that mean. auntie?'
Il didn't quite catch what the guide
said" replied the old lady. "Ob. MIR
Guide, won't you kindly tell us what
It says ON that building?"
"Def-en-dum," roared the guide
through his megaphone. dividing the
word into three sections.
That's what IL Is" said the old
lady. a deaf and dumb asylum
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
Easy to Operate

The Oyerianfs operate by pedal control.
One goes backward or forward, fast or
slow. by simply pushing pedals. 1t is as
simple as walking, and the hands are left
free to steer.
The Overland has fewer parts than any
other automobile. One part is made to
take the place of many. 1t is free from
complexities. The operations are all au-
tomato. b.
coast to coast the first time he tried. One
of these cars has run 1000 miles without
stopping the engine.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
The Car You'll Want

You will see why the Overlands outsell
all other ears when you make your com
PARSONS. Wherever you are you can do this,
for there are Overland dealers everywhere.
But the first step is TO send for onr
catalog-to see all the styles and know all
the facts. When we send II we will tell
you our nearest dealer. Please send US
this coupon now.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
The Overland
The Simplest Car

We now -ell 2j-horsepower Overland
for $1,000 in roadster style, or for SLIGO
with tonneau. The ear has lG2-ineh
vince. haze. and is easily capable OF 80
miles an hour.
We sell a 40-horsepower Overland for
81 go. Other Overland models cost 81 800.
81 400 and 81 500. All prices include gas
lamps and magnetic.
You will find no car that compares with
an Overland at anywhere near its price.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

81 think shall let that woman rent
my house"
WHY"
She's the first one who's called to
see me about it who didn't brag about
what good tenant she is
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

In 1"OS, the foreign-born popnla.
tion of 1876 per cent. furnished 1876
per cent of the criminals. EOS per
cent. of the paupers, and 29.5 per
cent. of the insane. Between 1904 and
1908. the aliens in these institutions
increased "a per cent.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
Different.

VISITOR saw your husband in the
crowd down iowa today. In fact. he
was so close that could have touched
him.
Hostess-That's strange. At home
he is so close that nobody can touch
him!-Puck.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

John l.. Perry, Co
lumbus, Texas. says:
II was taken sick
about a year ago. My
limbs and feet be-
gan to swell and my
doctor said l had
Bright's disease. I
then consulted an
other doctor who told
me l had dropsy and
could not live. Doan's
Kidney Pills re-
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Stranger Ito prominent clergyman
Il came in here. sir, to criticize your
church management and tell you how
1t ought to be run.
Prominent Clergyman tamazed)-
What do you mean. sir? How dare
you? Who are you, anyway?
Il am the humble editor of the pa
per you have been writing to."-Life.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
Very Low Prices

The Overlands are made-as watches are
made-by modern automatic machinery.
And We devote a whole factory to one
model alone.
Because of these facts. and our enormous
output, we give more for the money than
anyone else. We have cut the cost 20
per cent in the past year alone.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
circumstances Alter Cases.

THE trouble is that too many PEG
pie give expensive presents. That's
where the mischief comes in
Rot My wife's father gave her a
house and lot"
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Father-You want to marry my
daughter? why. sir, you can't sup
port her. 1 can hardly do it my
self.
Suitor (blandly)-C-can't We chip in
together,-Pick-Me-U
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lieved me promptly. and owe my life
to them"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Sleep with a piece of wedding cake
under your pillow for three nights In
succession and whatever you dream
on the third night will come to pass.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
1T WEARS YOU OUT.
Kidney Troubles Lower the Vitality
of the Whole Body.

Don't wait for serious Illness; be-
gin using Doan's Kidney Pills when
you first feel backache or notice
urinary disorders.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
srArx or ONO CIT ov TOLEDO. nj,
C.fHnFVV 81

FRANZ J. CHrSrr makes oath that he Il sentos
mariner Of the arm OF D. J. CnESEr a Co. doing
btsines- In the CITY OF Toledo. County and state
asoresad. and that sad nrm Will pay the sum Of
one HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
ensr OF CAraHsn that be cured by the use oi
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before and subscribed m my presenee.
this 9Th day Of December. A. d.. 1854
-, A. W. GLEASON.
1 SEAL SorAnr PUBLIC.
f--'
Hair. C.tarrh Cure IL taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. send for testimonials. free
FJ. CHENEY CO. Toledo. o
Sold by all Druggists. 5sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Teacher-Give me an example of q
transparent object.
Boy-A keyhole.-Rire.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

SORE EYES, weak, inhamei, red. watery
and swollen eyes. Use PETTIT'S EYE
SALVE, 25c. All druggists or Howard
Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Never say die till you are dead-and
then it's no use.-Spurgeon.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teethinz sofeng the gums. reduces In
pal cures wind collie. &c bottle.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

A girl isn't necessarily jewel be-
cause she is set in her ways.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

SarsapariIIa

Has made itself welcome in
the homes of the people the
world over, by its wonderful
cures of all blood diseases and
rundown conditions.
Get 1t today In usual liquid form or
chocoiated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11
PRETTY NEAR 1T.

The Maiden-How did you act when
,ou were under fire, Did you shrink?
The Soldier don't know as
shrunk. but tried to make myself as
small as / could.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

Mrs. Rangles-I am always outspo-
ken.
Mr.. Rangles-And | am generally
outtalked.-Smart Set.
The Lamar register., 1910-05-11

infants and children. and see that IL
Signature sraas ,De t&2zz&N
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

Grahame-White flew across washing
ton today IN a farman biplane. and
giided gracefully 20 a landing before
the east entrance OF the White House.
The fight was characterized by ex-
hibitiOns % daring and skill, but the
descent marks the unique achievement
In the aeroplanins the National Cap
ital has seen
Unless the predictions Of aviation eX-
pertE fan the part OF The performance
that viii 1--we in washington aviation
annals Is the sensational landing in THAI
narrow portion OF Executive avenue
that lies between the state. war. and
Nav building and the White House
grounds
At 10 o'clock the aviator ascended
from Executive avenue amid cheers from
hundreds Of hystauders. lie few
toward the river. evidently thought he
was getting too far south, veered back
toward the Postofdce. and went from
there toward Anacostia- The speed on
the return trip was greater than that
made on the flight % the city.
Mr. white at l-Z7 O'Clock made a per
feet landing in the center OF the steeple-
chase course az BenuinE-
Il estimate the distance about ten
miles each way" said the aviator That
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
WOULD RAISE RATES
ON U.s.. RAILROADS
Brown Says Sanction of
Commission Would Aid
investments in America.

President Brown, Of the New York
Central lines. while on the stand before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
TODAY went a little further than did
President Willard. Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad yesterday. and declared
the proposed increase II freight rates
should he granted FOR the sentimental
effect il would have on European in
vestors. as well as Tor the maintenance
OF raidroad credit a. home
If this commission would grant this
increase" said Mr.. Brown, 1T would
convince the investors in Europe that
the Government Of the United States
was disposed TO allow freight rate ad-
vances as often as they become neces-
sary 10 the welfare Of American rail-
roads
That is a most important considera-
tion," continued Mr.. Brown The in
dication OF policy on the part Of the
commission which such an act would
establish. would remove the doubt
now existing as 20 the investment
situation in America 1t would have
tremendous sentimental eject by
showing the foreigners that this Gov
justly toward the cOunIry'S 3 railroads
'A-a the Europeans more concerned
over the future possibilities or over
the present earning status Of the
American railroads. asked Commis-
sioner Lane.
I think they are concerned over
both, but especially anxious TO know
whit will be the disposition OF the Com
mission with regard to future neCes-
sites for increases in freight rates.
During his later testimony Mr.. Brown
declared IL was necessary for the rail-
roads 20 make enough money q put
back into their properties a large pro-
portion Of their earnings by way ut
maintaining a high standard Of useful
ness and safety
He did not agree that the roads should
earn enough money 10 provide a dollar
for improvements for every dollar paid
in dividends.
The New York Central official under
went a vigorous crOss-examination dur
( ing the entire morning. first at the
/ hands Of Attorney Lyons Of the COM
mission, then BY the lawyers repre-
senting the shippers. He had made
] his preliminary statement yesterday
afternoon Just before the commission
adjourned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

There has been woe and anxiety IN the
summer home OF Representative and
Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison at Bar
Harbor, Me. over the loss Of numerous
articles belonging TO Mrs. Harrison, ac-
cOrding to a suit filed In the Supreme
Court OF the District today.
Representative Harrison, who gets his
vot~' in New York city. brought suit
against the Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad Company. alleg-
ing that the special freight car in which
his household goods and Sc veral trunks
were shipped from Washington on May
10, last. apparently had been robbed.
He asks for dams yes in the sum OF
5000 his attorneys being Frederick l..
Chaplin and Andrew B. Duvau.
Jewelry, three millinery creations,
and numerous valuable articles. are
enumerated In the petition as missing
SilVerware, worth $500, is the most valu-
able OF missing articles.
1t is set forth in the petition that sew
eral demands have been made on the
railroad company for the goods, but the
officials have neither produced them or
offered to make good the alleged loss.
Attorneys for Mr.. Harrison believe the
car was rifled by robbers. and. acting
on this theory the police in several cities
were notified.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

The public health committee Of the
Board Of Trade this afternoon called
meeting for tonight, when it viii con-
slider taking some action on the milk sit
uation. The question Of whether the
board will undertake an independent
investigation or act in conjunction with
the Chamber OF Commerce in the in
quiry outlined, will be considered. The
board viii be represented at the hear
ing before the Commissioners on Oc-
tober -
To prepare their case for the hearing
before the Commissioners. the eNecu-
tive committee Of the Milk Dealers
Association of Washington met this
afternoon ar the home OF A. s. Trundle
chairman of the committee
". A. Hartranft, president Of the
association. and j. r. Brosius. secre-
tary, We're present and aided in out
lining the information to be presented
at the hearing
Though the hearing before the Com
Continued on Fourth Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
TOWN SWEPT AWAY
BY CUBAN TORNADO
Many Lives Reported Lost
at CaSilda, in Santa
Clara.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1.-The Gu
ban town OF CasiIda, in santa Clara
province, was devastated, and many
lives lost in the tropical tornado
which struck Havana today, according
TO n PIRATE disPath received In this
city this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
ALL ACTION TAKEN
is UNANIMOUS
The Issue of 81, 100000 Certificates
Will Now Be Capitalized by
Bond Issue Gift.
Wbat the Gas Stockholders
Did Today

Voted unanimously for n straight 6
per cent annual dividend on
valuation OF sI3,OOO,OOO.
Voted 10 authorize an issue of
S5,2OO;OOO first mOrtEage fifty
year gold > per cent bonds.
Voted 10 exchange the SGOO.OOO 4
per cent bonds now outstanding
for n like amount of . per cents.
Voted To redeem the certificates Of
indebtedness given the stock
holders some years ago without
consideration by a payment of
$2,6OO,OOO In cash.
Voted to- capitalize this generous
gift by giving the stockholders
the first opportunity To buy
S2,6OO,OOO of the new per cent
gold bonds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
WHITE FLIES
OVER CITY TO
WHITE HOUSE
Daring Aviator Makes Sensational Landing in Narrow
Roadway of Executive Avenue After Circling the
Washington Monument
GUIDES BIPLANE AROUND CAPITOL DOME
Swoops to Earth Amid Paudits of Army and Navy Off
GERS and Government Employees Hundreds
Watch From Roofs
Features of Claude Grahan1e- White FFqht
in Aero OUer Capital

White miles today and
sensational landing in avenue at the
o.
twenty minutes the start being t
Bennng II :13 o'clock House
ing made II 80 o'clock.
Daring aviator welcomed prominent
army navy given tremendous ovation by hun
dreds o. spectators.
Bdke flight around the Washington
Capitol events Of the
flight Capital
Started his trip . Benning at 30 p m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
SIX PERSONS DROWN.

CRICCIETH, Wales, Oct l4-Six per
sons have been drowned in the wreck
of two fishing smacks off this port. it
is feared Gales have been disturbing
marine traffic Tor several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
HUSBAND RICHER BY $500.
BRIDE CAN GET BEQUEST
Story of the Marriage
for $500
MRS. C. H. BROWN,
Who Won a Husband By Offer of Szo0

Miss Eugene Adams and H. o.
Brown were married at I2-IS
o'clock today by Chief Justice
Bundy of the Municipal Court.
Miss Adams IN private office receiv-
ed numerous prospective husbands
Bride-tO-be displays sentiment IN re
fusing to consider youthful sailors
who proposed to her.
Candidates for bride and $500 bonus
drew lots to determine who was
entitled to propose first
Each candidate had to promise to
leave the bride the moment they
were pronounced man and wife. q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
Storm Swee>s Gulf.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct IA terrific
storm is sweeping the Gulf coast This
is the same hurricane which swept four
provinces in Cuba yesterday causing
excessive damage. Gulf shipping has
been ordered into ports. but il is fear
ed that many vessels are in the path
Of the storm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
No Opposition Shown

The opposition 20 the retirement Of
the certificates Of Indebtedness Of which
much was heard before the meeting.
failed 10 materialize. The question
able certificates given TO share
holders in 1903, although time and again
their legality has been questioned. were
thus converted into cash Action has
been suggested TO have them declared
invalid. on their face, these certificates
bear the imprint declaring that the
company can neither be sued for inter-
est nor principle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
PRINCE ALEXANDER
is CRITICALLY ILL

BELGRADE. Servia. Oct 14-Crown
Prince Alexander of Servia is critically
in Of typhoid fever. Specialists were
summoned from Vienna today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
H. O. Brown Chosen by Miss
Eugene Adams as Win
ming Candidate.
WIFE LEAVES CITY
AFTER CEREMONY
Unique Ante-Nuptial Agreement
Executed inheritance of Uncle
in Germany Is Won.
H. O. BROWN
By SELENE ARMSTRONG.

"Good-by, Mr. Brown. Thank YOU
very much for accommodating me. I
wish YOU long and happy life"
ind with a gay little wave of her
hand. Mrs. Eugene Adams Brown. the
happy bride, was speeding to the
Union Station. en- route for Europe to
clai mthe fortune left her by an eccen-
trio uncle, provided she returns TO
Europe with a marriage certificate in
her travelling bag.
At the retreating figure Of the bride.
her newly welded husband Harvey .,
Brown. the successful suitor for her
hand. stared as if dazed at the light
ning-like rapidity with which events
had occurred TO transform him from a
confirmed old bachelor to a benedict
Also. the eyes of many more bachelors
and suitOrs followed wistfuIly the disap-
pearing figure Of Mrs. Eugene Adams
Brown Some Of these bachelors were
men of sober years Others, with all
the impetuousness of youth. had be-
sought Miss Adams TO accept them in
return for the 5000 which she held out
as reward 10 any American who would
marry her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
ROBBED He SUES
RAILWAY FOR Loss
Representative Harrison of
New York, Asks $4,000
for Missing Articles.
VaLuab1eS Burton Harrison
Says Were Stolen

Three hats, valued at $50.
Three gold buckles, valued at 800.
combs. valued nj $500.
Three sapphire pins, valued at So.
One full set of siiverware, valued
at $500.
One pin set with "Semi-preciOusr
stones, valued at $50.
One belt buckle. VRIued nj $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
WEATHER REPORT.

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Fair tonight. Saturday partly cloudy.
moderate temperature; light winds.
mostly southerly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

Executive committee of MIX Deal
ers' Association meets 10 outline
plan of herring before COmmis-
SiOnerS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

Today-HiEh tide. 3:55 Il. M and 4.25
=. m; low tide, 1888 a. IN. and l.03 p
J:90 p. m.; low tide, l1:33 a. m and
n.5S p. IN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

Chamber of Commerce VIII order
special committee TO attend hear
ing as preliminary to investiga-
tiOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
BOARD Of TRADE
TAKES A HAND
IN MILK PROBE
Public Health Committee TO
Meet Tonight to Out
line Action.
DEALERS EXECUTIVE
BOARD PLANS CASE
Producers Will Present Expert Tes-
timony as to Conditions
on Farms.
Developments of the Day IN
MiLk Situation

Public Health Committe. % Board
of Trade calls meeting for to-
night 10 consider matter of taking
action i'm the milk situation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14

Dealers call on Ohio to help aug
ment local supply and shipments
arrive here daily from Harness
willie, Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-10-14
RETURN CHARLTON.
n. J. COURT RULES
Murderer Must Be Turned
Over to United States for
EXtraditiOn to Italv. I

JERSEY CITY. y. =. Oct E-Judge
/ John a. Blair. in the court OF common
pleas today decided Porter B. Charlton
should be turned over 10 the United
States Government 10y the state OF y ew
Jersey fer eNtradition 10 Italy. there TO
! stand trial for the murder Of his wife.
VINO was thrust alive into a trunk that
was thrown into Lake Como.
The decision was a severe blow at
every contention maLe by young Char
tons lawyers. who contended that under
, existing laws in Italy their client could
not be legally sent back TO that country
TO sUand trial Judge Blair holds that
Ee can be legally sent back for trial.
Charlton sat in court while the deci-
sion was being given, but gave abso-
lutel yuo attention 10 it. While Judge
Blair was reading il the youth busted
himself with reading his mail
Judge Blair, in giving his decision
quoted the precedent from the case OF
Mason rs. Mason. and from the revised
statutes No. $40 of the penal code of
+ the state Of New Jersey. He said that
that gave him the authority to sit as a
committing magistrate.
Much Evidence, Says Judge.
Acting within the rules thus laid
down. said Judge Blair in his decision
+ the court finds that there is such evi-
dence of criminality presented to il as
according TO the law governing this
matter. justides the holding Of the accus-
ed and the motion 10 discharge on the
ground Of insufhciency Of evidence is.
therefore, denied
The motion 10 discharge is urged
on the further ground that the extra
dition treaty between the governments
Of the United States and Italy If ever
applicable 90 this case, is not so now.
. by force of the diplomatic correspond
ence OF the Secretaries Of State Of the
/ respective governments presented tS
the court and by a legislative act -
the Italian government known as the
code psnale passed subsequently TO tue
making of the treaty that no Italian
citizen shall be eNtradited.
Cannot Ignore Treaty.
Considering the grave character Of
the charge and the international i'm
portance or the questions involved. the
court is not willing upon that ground in
this preliminary inquiry, notwithstand-
inC the able and ingenious arguments
Of counsel, TO declare void a solemn
treaty between the interested nations.
The motion 10 discharge is refused"