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The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
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OIL MAGNATE OWNS A GHOST
Il Was the Prize Package Given With
Mexican Palace That II. Clay
Pierce Bought.

H. Clay Pierce, St Louis oil mag
nate, is now the owner Of the Borda
Gardens at Ceurnavacs, Mexico, and
may be said to be the custodian of the
ghost Of the Borda Gardens. Nothing
was said about 1t when Mr. Pierce
paid $4,000 for the historic spot
which was the favorite summer haunt
Of Emperor Macmillan and Queen
Cariotta in the days Of Mexico's gplen-
dor as an empire.
But 1t is to be supposed that the
ghost, having occupied the gardens
without leave these many years, will
continue to do so, and an occasional
glimpse of the ghostly intruder may
be Vouchsafed to the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Pierce after Mr.. Pierce has
spent 100000 in restoring the gar
dens and they are ready to entertain
their friends there.
Mrs. Pierce, who will be the mis-
tress Of the mansion of the mad en-
press. is an EdwardsviIIe QIl) wom-
an, the daughter of Maj. William NJ.
Russell Pickett. Before her marriage
TO Mr.. Pierce she was Mrs. Virginia
Pickett BuTTowes.
The mansion, in recent years, has
divided into several suites and has
been let to tenants. These say that
they often see the ghost.
Whose ghost is it, and why it haunts
the Borda Gardens nobody pretends
to know. but it is the belief of the 10
cality that the ghostly appearances
have some relation to buried treasure
and dark crime of the long ago.-St
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
angry!
The Boss.

President McCrea of the Pennsyl-
Vania railroad, in his study of all
classes of men who are under him, en-
tertains a great admiration for the
Irish foreman of a gang of laboreTs
who went to any lengths to show his
men that he was the real boss. One
morning this foreman found that his
gang had put hand car on the track
without his orders.
who put that han CARR on the
thrack?" he asked.
I'VE did, sor," one of the men an
swered respectfully.
Well" he said shortly, take 1t of
ag'inl"
The Iaborers did so with some diff
feulty.
Now" said the foreman, put It
on ag'in!"-POpular Magazine
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
Good Time TO Turn Farmer.

In theory there never was a better
time than right now for a sensible
man to move from city to country
The movement has been away from
the farm until prices of all kinds of
food and fiber are high. There is
nothing in sight to indicate that
prices will be greatly reduced by in
creased production. A crop well
grown and handled with good business
judgment will be reasonably sure of
sale at fair price. There never was
q time when 1t was so easy to learn
new methods and the principles Of
scientific farming. A man starting
now may receive at once the benefit
of 80 years Of the experience and
study of good farmers and scientific
experts. For example millions Of
acres of land in the eastern states are
almost HonpTOductive and thrown on
the market at low figure, simply be-
cause they are waterlOgged and sour.
When these farms are drained and
lined they become at once productive
and double in value for farm purposes.
They are naturally strong and drain
age and lime make their strength
available--H w. Collingwood, in
Metropolitan Magazine.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
CHINA'S GRAND CANAL.
At Times 1t Holds Water Enough to
Float Boats, but Usually They
Are Dragged Over Mud Banks.

OF some of the crude and outgrowR
methods used on China's Grand canal
a writer in the North China Daily
News remarks: "The junction Of the
real canal with the Wet river was not
by means Of a lock, but simply high
and steeply sloping mud bank, over
which the grain vessels had to be
dragged by the force Of perhaps many
hundreds OF men. It should be borne
in mind that in China the lock Of a
canal is not much mere like our idea
Of what that name connotes than it is
like a paddock. Amid constant and
often serious changes Of level, with an
uncertain and not infrequently a
scanty supply Of water, and with a
grain feet which travelled In blocks OF
some eighty vessels under one officer,
1t was necessary to devise some way
for keeping them together and for
transferring them as a consolidated
unit with this in view.
"For this reason a Chinese lock on
the Grand canal is nothing but stone
gateway into which large boards may
be lowered through a groove In the
stones, restraining most of the water
from its flow, until there is a depth
sufficient to float all the craft, when
the boards are pulled up and the en-
tire feet passes through.
after this the boards are again
lowered for another division Of the
grain boats. In case the water gives
out-a by no means unlikely occur
rence-there is nothing to do but to
wait until more comes from some
where"
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
The Last STAGE.

Mrs. De Fashion-My dear, late
hours, late suppers and general social
dissipation have ruined your consti-
tuition"
Miss De Fashion (belle of six sea-
sons)-I know it, ma.
And your health is miserable"
Yes, ma"
And you are losing your beauty"
TITS all gone, ma"
1T really is. And so is your plump
ness"
I'm nothing but skin and bones"
There's no denying it, my dear, you
are a mere wreck of your former
self"
Too true"
What are you going to do about
it?"
Get married. New York Weekly.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
HOW SHE GOT RID OF THEM
Discouraged Visits From Her NIece's
Children by Teaching Them
Verses From the Bible.

"What has become of those two
children who visited you so often?"
asked one West side woman of an
other. The other smiled discreetly.
They are the children of my niece,
and she was making a convenience Of
me. OF course love the children, but
l never allow myself to become much
of a victim of imposition. My niece is
an extremely gay young widow, and
she does not like to take care of her
children. She is fond of shopping,
matinees, afternoon teas and every
thing, in short, which takes her away
from home, and she got into habit of
sending her children over to my house
for me to take care of whenever she
wished to CAD about. l decided it
was time TO break up the habit, for
her own good and that of the children.
as well as mine, so | did"
Il suppose that made your niece
angry?"
"Oh, no; 1t couldn't | never said
anything about it. The last time the
children came over l spent the after
noon teaching them verses from the
Bible, and they didn't find it sufficient
ly entertaining. They never came
back. Just how they managed to work
it out with their mother | do not
know. but l suppose they struck or
begged off. OF course, she could not
object to what | had done, and 1t
proved a very simple solution"
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
Knew She Was Right.

An auction was announced of the
library and household effects Of a man
who had once entertained in a lavish
way, and among the persons who went
to the sale were many who had en-
joyed the fallen family's hospitality
When a set of after-dinner cups was
put up one woman said: There are
only five of those, not six" The
auctioneer consulted his catalogue and
replied: Thank you; you are right, I"
and proceeded with the SALE Then
the woman whispered to the one next
to her: 81 knew | was right, because
my husband dropped one of that set
the last time we dined there"
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
How Hay Wrote "LIttIs prseches.n

How Hay Wrote Little Breeches."
On the train, as | journeyed to New
York, l entertained myself by writing
Little Breeches." The thing was
done merely for my own amusement,
without the smallest thought of print.
But when / showed it to Whitelaw
Reid he seized the manuscript and
published it in the Tribune. By that
time the Tilt and swing of the Pike
county ballad had taken possession of
me. / was filed with the Pike county
spirit. as it were, and the humorous
side of my mind was entertained by
its rich possibilities. Within a week
after the appearance of Little
Breeches" in print all the Pike county
ballads were written. After that the
impulse was completely gone from
me. There were no more Pike
county ballads in me and there never
have been any since. Let me tell you
a queer thing about that. From the
hour when the last of the ballads was
written until now | have never been
able to feel that they we're mine, that
my mind had anything to do with
their creation or that they bore any
trace of kinship to my thought or my
intellectual impulses. They seem ut
teriy foreign to meas foreign as If
l had first encountered them in print
as the work of somebody else. 1t is a
strange feeling.-Letter from John
Hay to G. c. Eggleston, quoted in
"RecollectiCns of Varied Life"
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
COULDN'T Come Back.

Enoch Arden crept softly up to the
window and peered in.
The former Mrs. Arden sat talking
sternly to Enoch's successor.
DO as you like" she was saying
But remember this, it's just as l told
Enoch when he got to thinking he was
boss of the house: You may go away,
but you can't come back"
Fortunately Mr.. Tennyson learned
Of the incident before the eminent lit
erati Of the prize ring got to it.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
Bride Was Deaf.

At a marriage service performed
some time ago in a little cOuntT .
church in Berkshire, when the minis
ter said in solemn tone, wilt thou
have this man to be thy welded hus-
band?" Instead OF the woman an
swering for herself. a gruff mans
voice answered:
"Oi will"
Again the minister looked up sur,
prised, not knowing what to make of
It, when one of the groomsmen at the
end of the row said:
"'Er be deaf Oh be answeriE' for
'er."-London Telegraph.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
hothlnn subdued About Her.

Fuddy-Do you believe that people
acquire mental qualities from what
they eat?
Duddy-Hardly think so. My wife's
neither eats crushed oats, mashed po-
tatoes and whipped cream, and yet
she's very pugnacious.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
LOOKING Up Father.

MAY ! see my fathers recOrd?"
asked the new student. He was In
the class of 1877"
Certainly. my boy. What for"
He told me when / left home not
to dis grace him. sir, and wish to see
lust how far can go"
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
In this City.


The Bee is on sale in this city at the
'ollowing places:
DR.. A. S Gray, 18th and U streets,
Y. w.
Drs. Board and McGuire, 1912 I4th
Street, n. w.
DR.. Walter c. Summons, 1000 10th
Street, N. w.
DR.. w, S: Singleton, goth and f
streets, N. w.
Mr.. Joseph E. Davis, Io2o U Street
Y. w.
Mr.. E. Throckmorton, 1900 18th
Street, N. w.
Mr.. George Steele, 1900 L Street,
Mr.. D. S. Reed, 1913 New York
Avenue, N. w.
Mr.. Charles E. Smith, 3I2 G Street,
S. w.
Out of Town Agents.
E. D. Burts, 2636 State Street, Chi
cago, I'll.
J. H. Gray, 1888 Pine Street, PhiIa-
delphia, Pa.
Robert S. Lawrence, 4I71z King
Street, Charleston, S. c.
James Allen, 1923 Texas Avenue,
Shreveport, La.
Alphesus Conlye, 7 Potter Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Young & lids, 1910 South Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
w. H. Robinson, 400 South nth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
NJ. A. Edwards, 1908 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, N. ].
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
6uDday SopfeDbar 15
Pennsylvania
Round Trip
5 Trips ~, 2 % PW<
Porte s. Assn
25C ents

10 my friends and the public general:
is with pleasure that take this opportunity inform
that the books of the Independent Steamboat Barge
Company open for charters for Excursions during
coming and will be interest call
the desirable dates.
Our liberal andcharters be made for
Washington Park and Somerset Beach
To which place have the exclusive rights as
Point Rock Point Norfolk White City Richmond Bal
more and all points the Potomac River and Chesapeake
Bay
Our facilities for charterng parties unsurpassed every
respect Our large covered wharf (used exclusively
busness enables to give you modern upo
late service No crowdng, exposure schedule
tween Washington and Washington does away with the
long and tiresolne waiting Tor the steamers
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17

Before the construction of Washington Park absolutely no
lace of recreation aordedth people of and
point the that have fulfilled the demands of
he people in every respect.
of the best and modernly improved
in this part of the Washington Park with its my
electric lights mammoth scenic railway huge carrous-
hall and smaller devices IS sur
point of natural beauty and modern equipment by
resort south of New York.
By perseverance and cash outlay have done
this and now show your hearty sup
port by calling and making for the coming
son..
Yours for pleasu and comfort
evils Jefferson ,oIo First Street 6 w.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
Sensitive.

Miss Passay is furious with that
society reporter"
why so?"
He published the announcement of
her approaching wedding under the
column headed Late Engagements.' 1"
Life.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
a Hern-

The Player-You're a lover Of mu-
sic, aren't you, Mr.. Smith?
The Hearer-Y-yes, but don't mind
me-. Go right on playing.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
FOR RENT.

1890 18TH St. n. w. To respectable
colored people, a large dining room,
kitchen and yard. Good location for
laundress.
The Washington bee., 1910-09-17
Get q Hn11Sa

If you want well-erected house in
Virginia at rent purchase, look else
where in The Bee. Don't miss the op-
portunity. Purchase at once.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
". N. HOUSE
For Secretary Of Stats.

Fargo Forum: W. NJ. House 10 q
pioneer resident and a practical farmer
with q half section of land neat Wynd-
mere. For ten years he was superin-
tendent of Richland county's schools,
is we'll educated. and a fine pen1an.
The Forum a add that Mr.. House is q
genial and kindly gentleman. thor
oushly qualified in every way 10 fill the
pS..sttion to which he aspires.
Bismarcs.: Tribune: W. M. House is q
republican, and a staunch republican.
Grand Forks Herald: ". M. House,
candidate for secretary of state, settled
in North Dakota il 1881, and is a Civ;.
War veteran,
it VI. ii. HOUSE.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
JUDGE VAN DER LAS
S0LlcI1s INVESTIGATION

I have been informed by some of my
friends that cretain persons have cir
culated a report that I have been found
short in my accounts and that this
report is being used for political effect
in, connection with my candidacy for
reelection as county judge; this report
is absolutely false and I am taking
steps to ascertain who was responsible
for its circulation. The books of this
Office or any other Office of which I have
been incumbent can be inspected by
anyone desiring to inform themselves
and they will show that nowhere have
l taken any fees 10 which I was not
entitled. And the records of the county
judges office will show that all the
fees for every estate that has been
probated during my term, have been
turned over to the county as required
by law and I have the treasurer's re-
ceipts for all of these sums and all re-
cords have been kept strictly up 10 date.
Inasmuch as I cannot have an oppor-
tunity of getting around to see all the
voters and inasmuch as it would be inn
possible to write each one. / take this
method of advising the public as to
the true state of facts and to invite
anyone who is interested, to look the
matter up for themselves.
Yours respectfully.
j. VAN DER LAS.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18

surance business for the past six years,
is thoroughly posted in its every phase
and is a lawyer of very good standing
in his home community, vouched for by
many friends in the Missouri Slope and
elsewhere in the state. and is a practi-
ced and we'll posted insurance man. If
elected. his profession and experience
will enable him to carry on the pro-
gressive policies now inaugurated in the
office. Besides being we'll qualified Mr..
Stone is one of but two candidates for
state Office from the empire west Of the
Missouri river and deserves the support
of the republican voters. Adams County
Record, 6-18-2t
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
HALF OF STATE
WANTS one CONGRESSMAN

The Carpio (Ward Co.. News says:
''Western North Dakota should have
one of the two congressman. The next
apportionment will provide for a west
half district but that is two years off.
Why not have a representative at Wash
ington now? The east half or Red
River Valley is entitled to one member
and the west the other.
lone of the best arguments in favor
of Blaisdell for representative in con-
gress is that he comes from the west
and has at all times been identified
with its interests and therefore in close
sympathy with the desires of it's pio-
neers and homesteaders. n of whom
he is himself. The government home
steads, the Ignite industries, the irri-
CATION projects and farmers rural routes
are mostly identified with the western
half and should have a representative
in Washington. not two or three years
hence but now. One repre- sentative
should be conceded to the east and we
believe the Red River Valley voters
will concede the other to us.
,al,'.We believe Blaidsell to be the
logical man. We know that he has
made the best secretary of state the
state has ever had and that he has
proven himself capable and honest in
his official and business life. His
immense maiorities in the past cleo
lions in his home county and city. are
the best identiRcations Of what his own
people think of him. Now is the time
to act if the west half wants its con-
gresham -
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
STATEMENT Of FACTS

On June goth the primary election
will be held in Stark county and at that
time it is the duty and privilege of
each voter 10 register his choice of
candidates for public office. AS a a n
didate for the Republican nomination
for states attorney of this county l am
personally interested to the extent that
/ trust each voter will give the matter
consideration before casting his vote
for any candidate for that Office.
County officers are your representa-
tives, your agents and servants and
the fitness of candidates is q matter for
your careful consideration. It is poor
business for the county to elect q states
attorney and pay him q salary and then
have to hire some one else to do his
work. Offices are created from public
necessity and not for the personal Dene-
fit of any man or set of men. It is for
you to determine whether or not, under
existing conditions, it is to the best
interests of the people of Stark county
to make a change in the Office of states
attorney. Before reaching a conclusion,
YOU, should consider what has, or has
not been done, by Mr.. M. L. Mcbride
during the six years he has held that
office. If you think some one else
should be elected to the office you should
consider which of the other candidates
will receive the most general support
of the people, in order that your vote
may not be wasted.
AS there is no Democratic candidate
for this Office the result of the primary
election on June 20 will be conclusive
as far as the Office of states attorney
is concerned. Under the conditions
you can hardly afford to give q compli-
mentary vote to any candidate but
should vote in the interest of the county.
If nominated and elected to the Office
of state ssatiorney of Stark, county. I
will give the business of the county the
same care and attention as that Of q
client. I will give the county the bene-
ht Of such ability as l have and will try
to serve you honestly. faithfully and
well. To this end l earnestly solicit
your support at the primary election.
The polls will be open in each voting
precinct on Wednesday, June 10Th from
8 o'clock in the morning until S o'clock
in the afternoon.
Yours very truly,
G. A. MCFARLAND
Republican candidate for States At
t0rney. ,6.11-3t
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
GEORGE n. STONE,
For Commissioner Of Insurance

George H. Stone of Mott, Hettinger
county, has announced himself as a
candidate for Commissioner of Insurance
on the Republican ballot at the June
primaries. He is a young man who has
made his home in this state for the past
eight years and been ever actively siden-
titled with the Republican party. He is
a graduate of the University of Mime
sofa and studied law in the University
of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He is
states attorney of Hettinger county
which position he has held continuously
since the organization of the county.
He has been actively engaged in the in
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18

They refused to permit the rail-
roads of the state to put into effect a
rate charging for 100 pounds freight on
small packages.
2-They issued an order prohibiting
any railroad to close. a station without
first making application to the board of
railroad commissioners, and showing
that the receipts of that station did not
justify keeping an agent there.
3-They compelled the railroads to
put on extra trains. and give the towns
west of the Missouri river better train
service.
4-They increased the amount Of all
the line elevator bonds so as to protect
the holders Of grain storage receipts and
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18

compelled all elevators to issue a form
Of receipt strictly complying with the
requirements of the statute.
5-They issued nearly 1900 elevator
licenses in 1909 and collected and turned
into the treasury nearly $4,000 in fees
therefor.
6-They took up and passed upon
nearly 500 individual complaints in every
instance obtaining for the compliments
the relief to which they we're entitled, if
any; assisting the inhabitants of the
smaller towns 10 secure better loading
and switching facilities, better stations,
better crossings, better train SERVICE
and this without untairness or Injustice
toward the railroads.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18

They are TO- carefully investigat-
ing express rates with a view to adjust.
ing and equalizing these rates within the:
state.
8-They have brought to the attention
of the Inter State Commerce Commission
many matters affecting the rights Of
shippers, and Others which were not
within their jurisdiction.
They feel that they have been faithful
to the trust imposed upon them by the.
people and that they thus deserve re-
cognition at their hands in the form os
endorsement for reelection at the priFE-
maries June 20.