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The Washington times., 1911-12-02
TAFT
STARTS WORK ON A
THIRD MESSAGE
Communication to Congress
Will Relate to>Stocks and
Bonds Report.

With the completion of the second of
the Presidential messages at yesterday 8
cabinet meeting, President Taft today
began to collect material for the third.
This one will probably be devoted to
the stocks ard bonds commission re-
port The document completed yester-
qay refers to foreign affairs and the
Russian passport question.
Ii was saiJ at the White House to-
day that the president might not make
any extended recommendations upon
the stocks and bonds commission re-
port, but might send II In with a letter
Of subnittal and comment briefly upon
the findings
After this report is forwarded the
postal commission report will furnish
the basis for another message. This
will include the recommendations OF
Mr.. Taft for a parcels post system.
The District Of Columbia message, the
one on wool, and another on cotton will
probably be all that Mr.. Taft will be
able 10 lay before Congress before the
Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1911-12-02

replied. His brother told me that ne
was expected back from the mountains
tonight, and that II he returned before
midnight you might see him here.
picked up the letter he had written and
handed It to Connerton.
head this before I send II, Tom. '
he said. I'VE may have to separate al
know how Varley stands In the matter
Of Instructions"
While Connerton was reading the let
ter, sparhawk wrote the following para
Keep out of Calistar scheme.
Quexorcs is a political twindler, but
I will beat him out and build the
road. Persons already In VIII be
sierra blanca range is the worlds
biggest bonanza, Quietly form
dsveoTsns but we,.Sacksd S h.
to come in on the ground floor. Am
When Sconnerton finished reading the
letter. sparhawk ADDED to 1t a few
gram 70 Beaufort. With the cableg 'am
and letter to varley he siso inclosed
u sealed envelope addressed to Beau.
fort. This contained letter he had
written when On board the Gerfalcon.
'I've got to get there off somehow
tomorrow. Tom" Sparhawk said. II
had hoped that Hallam would come
bnck with you, and would turn out to
he the sort Of fellow we could trust.
In that event. 1 would have had him
arrange with the captain Of one of the
vessels now in Moreno to take the
bunch Of correspondence to San Felici-
dad"
Conncrton was about to reply when
heavy footsteps were heard approach.
Ing the door. There was a knock, and
In response to Sparhawk's call OF
Come fn," q stranger entered.
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
Synopsis Of Chapters Already Published

Senior Roderigo Quexores calls on James
sparhawk, a civil engineer with prop
the Republic of Quinatan. In South
America, to San Felicidad, the capitai.
He starts, accompanied by William Hano-
Boy. Boy and and Sam Young. On the way down
they have the company OF Colonel MOS.
Quero and his niece, Miss Webster. but
the acquaintsnceship 10 slight. Arrived
mara, secretary of the governor. They
gnd valo a terrorized community In
which the governor Ii absolute. They
man named Heredia, who has to give him
self up to death next morning. He 10
In company of a horribly disfgured friend
named Heminsway, an american;
and sends a note to the governor advis-
ing him to postpone the execution until
he has had an interview with him. His
execution at daybreak. Later he Is
awakened by a noise In his room. 1t
proves to be Miss Webster Cor Miss Carl
ton). who has come to seek her friend.
the former occupant OF the house, not
knowing about Sparhawk's tenancy. She
is in need Of protection from the govern
or, who has announced his intention Of
that, temporarily, and for the sake Of her
safety. he shall marry her himself. the
marriage to be annulled when the danger
is over.
are married by Hemingway, who IL q
clergyman. sparhawk and his friends
then set out to save Heredia. They meet
Don Antonio, the governor, and at the
point of a rife he 10 persuaded to post
pone the execution. dismiss his escort.
and accompany Sparhawk to the engi-
neer's house. where he meets Mrs. Spar
hawk.
Don Antonio 10 compelled to write three
orders-one to the official who was for
merly chief engineer. ordering him to
give Sparhawk all Information about the
work; another guaranteeing safety to
Sparhawk's company and his wife: and q
third ordering the government steamer to
be prepared for a trip to Moreno. which
10 the base Of supplies and where Spar
hawk can communicate with the outside
world. Mrs. Sparhawk and Don Antonio
are also to 60 with the party.
On the way to Moreno Don Antonio Of
fers Sparhawk every help in the construc-
tion Of the line, and agrees to terms for
all his official star. He then shows the
latter that he has had his life in his
hands ever since he came on the boat.
as Lieutenant Brabanti had soldiers con-
cealed on board. He warns him that he
can build the road. but ne must not
meddle with the finances. Sparhawk. his
wife. and his company are shown to
Brabantfs former headquarters.
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
CHAPTER XVIII.
A Night Attack.

The visitor was tall. muscular
man Of about forty years of age.
His blond hair was short AMI
crisp and his bronzed face was
round and almost as masterful as Con-
nerton's. whom he also resembled IN
Slightly bloodshot ana his features wore
sullen. wearied expression. For q
few seconds the three men exchanged
glances without speaking. The new
comer's gaze fingered longest on Con-
merton. but 1t was 10 sparhawk he
turned as he asked:
You are the ne N engineer?
The words were spoken In English.
Yes" Sparhawk answered as he
rose.> ITO whom have have l the honor
Of speaking?"
I'm Haiiam. You sent for me. be-
lieve."
hand. Hailam took It indifferently AMI
quickly dropped II. MY name Is Spar
hawk, AMI that Of my friend here Is
Connerton."
sudden show of interest You're not
the Tom Connerton who put the last
hole into firc-cating Dan McQuirk on
the night he tried to dynamite the first
nei on the A.. NJ. & p. line I'D In the
That's me-" Connerton replied
Haiism,. grip frightened on Conner
II had a shot at Dan once myself"
Hallam said. "He was making trouble
among my men and he and ! had II
cut cut together We exchanged ,a, shots sn anu anu
months, but Dan was az At as nddle
again in less than a week. BY Jove!
man. there's plenty 6f room In this
blamed hole for lot more like you.
He stopped suddenly. and as a cloud
settled on his face he dropped Conner
"Bu. You're down here for Don An
tonic. Of course" he went on.
I'm down here for Mr.. Sparhawk.
Whoever he's for, has me-"
Hallan started and looked at Spar
"Oh! you're that sparhawk, eh?" he
said, and involuntarily he held out his
big hand again to the engineer. who
smilingly returned the virile grip that
was given to him now.
u didn't quite place your name at
first, for this Is the last hole In the
world ia look into for man like you.
I've heard a lot about you up In the
States, and II all I've heard Is true !
reckon they're going to make q real
railroad out Of the llama path to
Valo, after ALL
"Is it no more than a llama path?'
asked Sparhawk.
TITS sound enough and broad enough
to be put to better uses. but Don An:
tonic seems to think that rails will spoil
1t for travelling purposes" Hallam an
swered. Il suppose you know there
hasn't been q rail landed at Moreno or
Valo. What do you think Of man who
Is so set against construction trains
that he makes US rely on mules and
llamas for all our materials for bridge
work."
Sparhawk smiled and shrugged his
shoulders. but said nothing.
"Yes, SIR Hallam went on In an In
jured tone, "llamas and mules-thats II.
heavier than a hundred pounds; but all
our grub, rivets. tools, and small truck
comes to us on llamas, and mule teams
haul all our steel from the Moreno
wharves into the mountains
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
CHURCH NOTICES

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH-Corner 18th and
Corcoran sts.. Rev. J. J. Dimon, rector
Rev. w. M. Pettis. d. D.. Curate. Services:
7:So. Holy communion: $50. Sunday school;
HOO. I.itany. Holy Communion and sermon
400. chiidren's service: 500. evening service
and sermon. The rector will preach ut both
services.
YOUNG wOMEN's CHRISTIAN AssocIA-
TIOS-Vesper service. t:30. Speaker, Mrs
Roy q. Guild. Subject, "Tenting in Pales-
tine" Special music. l.
RELIGION AND WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Miss A. Maude Royden. Of Oxford Univer-
sity. England. lectures at Pythian Temple.
1912 9th ST.. Monday. Dec. 4. at p. m.
Tickets rs cents; reserved. 80 cents. l.
THE, GERM THEORY AND PUBLIC
HEALTH" Samuel Saioinand. Dr. u. J.
Shirley before the Secular League: Pythian
Temple. 1012 eth st. N. W.. p. m. Welcome.
10
FREE RECITAL FROM
THE BONNIE BRIER BUSH
BY ARTHUR WILLS SPOONER at
ASSEMBLY HALL. Y. NJ. G. A.,
- o'clock Sunday. December 3D..
EntertaintnE-Instru structive-Intense.
~ All Men Welcome.
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
CHURCH-Service Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. In Rauscher's Hall. Connecticut ave
and L 81. n. W., lecture by BISHOP OLIVER
c. SABIN. subject. The Science which
Heals" Surroundings elegant, ha. comfort
able seats free; all invited. IL
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
Change in Schedule
Of Days for Blind

A change in the days for public read
ings and music recitals for the blind
at the Public Library was announced
today by George F. Bowerman. librar-
ian.
In order to accommodate a majority
of the volunteer readers and musicians.
4 WIS decided to chsnse the days for
for music recitals to Fridays. This
schedule will be adhered to unless the
lecture hall is being used otherwise.
Next wednesday afternoon at o'clock
in the .ieoartm ent for the blind Mrs.
william Hitz will give an account of
the life OF Bjornstjerno Bjornson. Sc
lections from this author'E stories will
he read. Friday afternoon at the same
hour Juan z. Mirabal will give a piano
recital which will include many selec-
tions OF Spanish music.
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
CHAPTER XVII (Continued).
- HE fact that all the servants the
Americans had found in the house
formerly had been In the service

j formerly had been in the service
of Brabant caused Sparhawk to
regard them with more or less suspicion.
He decided that. for this first night at
least, he would not leave Barbara In the
house without such protection as either
he or Connerton might be able to af-
ford.
There was one man in Moreno that
sible. This was John. Hailam. whose
name had several times been mentioned
incidentally by Don Antonio while the
governor was explaining the progress
that that. had S,,n been made in the so,nstrusti9n
and was in charge OF the bridge build
ers who had been working in the cor
dillera east of Moreno.
Don Antonio had remarked that occa-
sionally Hallam had been disposed to
be recalcitrant. and that he was the
sort Of man who would bear watching /"
As Sparhawk had no doubt that the
governor held him in like estimation.
he had a premonition that he and Hal
lam might have some other qualities
in common, Accordingly he sent Con-
merton ofGfto find Hallam. II ne was In
town.
Connerton was gone for nearly an
hour. and Sparhawk. left to himself,
employed his time In writing a letter to
Joe Varley. at San Felicidad. In this
he briefly described his adventures in
Valo and his subsequent experiences on
He also directed varley to make every
possible effort, in the course of the
next week. to establish photographic
communication between. Sad Felicidad
and the Andes; Continuing. he wrote:
San Felicidad lies so low that 1t
would, OF course, be impossible to
send from it's highest point any
Photographic message to the Andes.
I understand. however, that in the
desert that lies between the range
and the Pacific are numerous me-
danos (sand-hills). some of which
may be high enough to serve the
purpose.
Have your first station in San Fe-
licidad, your second on a mendano,
fifteen or twenty miles to the south
east, and your third on one of the
mountains on the west OF the range ,
You may require two or more sta
tions in the range besides the one
that will be in direct touch with
Moreno.
Keep in communication with the
United States SO that you may be
promptly informed Of the departure
Of Quexores. When you learn that
he has left report the fact to me
without delay.
Sparhawk has Just iishennd writing
when Connerton returned. As Spar.
hawk saw that his friend was alone
| his face clouded.
Couldn't find him. eh?" he muttered
moodily.
II found the house in which he 1,
| living, but he wasn't there" Connertor
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
Advertising Bazaar
Proves Successful

'.The Washington Times" and score
of representatives of we'll known COM
modities mingled at the advertising ba-
zaar given by the Ladies' of the Macca-
bees of the World. National Hive. No. l,
at Pythian Hall last night.
Every woman In costume represented
some well known advertised article.
Some of them busted themselves In
booths, where refreshments We're dis
pensed for the benefit Of the lodge treas
ury. Dancing was feature of the pro-
Mrs. Hettie Heating, who wore cos
tune and hat made of two score copies
NJ The Times, attracted much atten-
fion. About go persons attended the
BAZAAR, assuring success to the cause.
The Washington times., 1911-12-02
Brookland Fair
Will Close Tonight

Tonight Is the last night OF the
Masonic Fair. Ever. thing is to be sold
out at auction. and large crowds are
expected to atteid. officials of King
David Lodge of Masons said .odav that
the fair has been rema rkaply success
ful, and has nettei a good sum toward
the building fund OF the new t.Inple.
The Washington times., 1911-12-02

A Confirmation Of This story Will
He Found In TOmorrGw's
Issue Of The Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Says Patron
 Did Shooting
Kimler, Just Out of Hospi- tai, Pounces on Man Who Comes Into His Saloon

New Haven, Aug. s.-After just be. ing released from a local hospital John Kimler, of North Haven, who was shot one night recently by 6 burglar who had entered his house came face to face last night in his own saloon with the man whom he now accused of firing the shot al him.
 The man came sauntering into the saloon with several companions Kimler rem membered having seen him around several times but not until he saw him last night did his remem- brance of the burglar tally with any one whom he knew. When he saw the man he accuses it immediately man.
 The man walked up to the bar and ordered beer. The conversation turned to Kimler's injury. The stran- ger interrupted in apparent surprise and in a familiar manner, "1 didn't know you were hurt. Do you know who shot you?" he asked.
 T certainly do and he's not very far away, either," retorted Kimler calling several of the men in the sa- loon to his assistance. He then called up Constable Schoepfer on the tele- phone and the latter came down and placed the man under arrest on the charge of burglary.
 The man gave his name as Freder- ick Judd and said that he lived in lookup in this city last night.
 It will be recalled that the alleged burglar at the Kim1er house at Schuetzen park fired five shots when Kimler discovered him, only one of which took effect, however.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
 BE SAFE FROM FIRE

There is movement by school au- thofities in cities all over the coun- try to give the children better rrotec- tion from fire. The precautionary measures now taken are largely the result of the horror at Col.inwood, O odd children lost their lives a year or so ago in a f1re-trap building.
 The town of Port Jervis, New York, is the latest to fall in line It has just appropriated $80,000 for three school buildings of unburnable terra cotta. All the walls are of the hol- low blocks; the blocks were subjected to heat of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit in the process of manufacture and the fiercest fire will have no effect upon them They are of the same type as those used for fireproofing modern "skyscrapers."
 Experts employed by the school boards of New York, Philadelphia and other large cities have conducted tests of various materials, with view to- ward making the schools absolutely safe. These cities are putting up schools in which the combination of steel and hollow terra cotta removes the possibility of fire.
 The whole country gets the benefit of the work of these experts, and thus is spread the gospel of safe schools. Now and then there is a costly object lesson, when the destruction of one of the old-tyle fire traps brings with it the deaht of young children; and such experiences spur city authorities to enforce better building methods.
 The reform is helped on by the fact that lumber is growing more and more expensive, as compared with f1reproof materials. Though the ori- ginal cost of frame construction still remains lower than that of fireproof construction, the price of lumber is now So high that the saving in re- pairs and insurance makes an unburn- able structure more economical in the long run.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
SECOND WOODMONT TICKET. Ryder's Friends to Present His Nam
 on Citizens Ballot.

There is to be another ticket in the field for the Woodmont election as the result of the turning down of Sheriff Ryder at the meeting held last Friday night Friends of Ryder declare he is the best sheriff ever at this shore place, and that as a resident he is one that can always be found when there is business in hand. They feel much aggrieved at his being left off the ticket, and are now framing a citi- zens' ticket to be offered to the vot- CTS.
 This ticket will differ but little from the regular ticket, except that Sheriff Ryder's name will appear in place of G. s. Stolin. In addition, an effort is being made to place the name of John Hall on the ticket for burgess instead of F. Bennett Mr. Hall has been ap- preached, but has not yet consented to make the running; but his friends are urging him to allow his name to go on the ticket. Friends of Sheriff Ryder feel confident they can elect their candidate at the polls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Nearly Died Of
 Cold Despite
 Heat of Summer

New Haven, Aug. 8.-At Il o'clock seturday night Railroad Detective Car ter was inspecting a long line O. car; in the Cedar Hill yards, keeping his eyes open for stowaways wnc were try ing to beat their way on the line. He carried with him his searcni!ght whi'r he occasionally poked into opan cars end near the bumpers.
 He had just finished his inspection when he noticed an ice car which ap- peared to be filled 10 capa .'ty despite the fact that the manhole at the tor was open. Down this hole the de tective pointed his light and was star tied to see a man huddled on a huge cake of ice Garter climbed down the manhole and shook him but could not bring the helpless man to life.
 Down the track there was a freight crew and switch engine and here the detecive got a couple of men and with their aid hoisted the lifeless man to the top of the car and then to the ground A physician was summoned and after half-hour's heroic work, he succeeded in bringing the man around.
 He told a story to the men that seemed rather fishy at first but which was corroborated later. He said his name was George Ford and that he lived in Springfield. Unable to ob- tain work in New York he got into all empty freight car late yesterday afternoon which he was assured was heading for New Haven and to pre- vent his being seen, slowed himself away in one corner. The car happen ed to be loaded with ice and at first. after the train ha. started it made very pleasant riding. Later, however, when the sun wsnt down; and they were half way here, his limbs conn r renced to grow numb and he tried to sCrape a little sawdust together to sit on but there wasn't much of it in tLe car. Then he tried to get on top uf the car but couldn't lift the man. hole door. That was the last he could remember until brought around by pr. Suydam of Lloyd street who was called to attend him after being dis covered by Detective Carter.
 After Ford who appears to be about 2C wears of age, had regained his strength Carter brought him over to the Grand avenue police station where he was locked up under a charge oe railway trespass after the detective had gone out and brought him in half-dozen ham sandwiches and pot of coffee.
 Tn the police court this morning Judge Tyner fined him $10 and costs ana he was ob1ige1 t., go to jail in default of pawn 7nt.
 
 Ford. "and don't think I'll ever get in another ice car if I can help it. I oidn't think anything of it until night ..lI and it started to get sort of cold in the car. There wasn't much saw dust there and I couldn't scrape enough together to sit on. Then when 1t got so cold that I couldn't stand it, tried to shove the manhole door back but could only get it back a couple of in ches. was trying to get it back fur ther when I guess fell and that was the last I remembered until I felt couple of fellows massaging my arms in that freight yard.''
 Fords experience in almost being frozen to death in midsummer will seem kind of funny to the citizens of New Haven, who have been roasting to death for the past week because of lack of ice, which is being boosted skyward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
THE LONGEST
 STRIKE ON RECORD

Tn WestmoreIand County, Pa, tn longest strike on record still drags on A. S. Crapsey has just finished complete investigation and makes thrilling report in the August Ameri
 can MaEazine.
 It is coal strike, and it has beer going steadily on since March 10, 191O
 On one side are the operators, and ol the other side are the United Min Workers of America The operatorl are organized, but they object to thu
 unionizing of the men. The quarre really started over that point. Ther questions of pay, conditions of labor and so on, became involved.
 But it is the cost of the quarrel tha Is most interesting now. The United Mine Workers have actually paid ou million dollars in cash to the mer who are on strike The operators have spent half a million for extra DO lice protection Untold millions art the loss through limitation of outpu and increased expenses.
 Twenty lives have been lost, and un speakable suffering incurred. Babies have been born in the open fields where the strikers have camped out Sickness has abounded Drinking has increased. Moral degeneration has set in. Physical weakening of the men has taken place. It is terrible story.
 The war is coming to close be- cause the miners have exhausted theil resources and must give up. MT Crapsey, who writes in great fairness says, in conclusion:
 t'No one could be with these men for any length of time without feeling for them a pathetic admiration. They were sacrificing their immediate com fort for a future good They were fighting for a cause. They were con- vinced that they were battling for two primitive rights of man: the right of man to own himself, and the right of man to own his job. Most of them had come from Eastern Eur and plenty. They found slavery and starvation awaiting them. One Italian said to me, drawing his hand across his neck, I canna live like a man, I cutta a throat
 ''These men were living on starva- tion allowances. The union gave each man two dollars and half a each child. They were limited to the simplest food; bread and molasses was luxury. They would march every afternoon a distance of five miles to and from the mines, and go supperless to bed; and yet they hold on. There is wistful look in their faces as if they didn't understand, as if they were asking of this great country: Where is the freedom you promised me? Where is the plenty?'
 ''The condition of the women and children in the shacks that the labor unions have built to shelter them will not bear description. They are herd ed without any regard for comfort or decency; they live in their own filth; i; they are eaten of vermin; they are half starved; they are clothed in the cast-off rags of others; they are the innocent victims Of a great social wrong.
 "The strikers are beaten, but only for a time. In my judgment, we are on the eve of great industrial strug- gle in the coal fields upon the issue of which the existence of organized labor will depend.''
 Lynch of Myrtle Beach sells the Nugget. P 31 s*