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The Washington times., 1911-09-18
ERBEATT|E MAY
HAVE ABANDONED
HOPE OF SAVING SON
Calls in Spiritual Adviser to
See Young Convicted
Wife Murderer.

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 1S-The fact
that the Rev. ]. J. Fix. pastor Of Por-
ter Street Presbyterian Church, has
been requested by the father of Henry
Clay Beattie. jr., to serve as spiritual
adviser. is taken as an indication that
the elder Beattie has practically given
up hope of saving his son from the
electric chair. The minister called on
Henry for the first time this morning
at the city Jail, and remained will
him for nearly half an hour. What
passed between them, the minister
would not disclose
If Beattie decides to confess to the
crime of wife murder, of which he
stands convicted, before he goes to the
electric chair, he will most probably
unbear the secret to his spiritual ad-
wiser.
Beattie's father has been elder In
Porter Stret Church for nearly a quar-
ter of a century and he has always
taken an active part In its affairs. Il
developed today that Henry Beattis
Joined this church when quite a youth.
In later years, however, he has rarely
attended services, though his name Is
still on the church roll
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Seeking Injured Family,
He Falls From Hunger

Word has been received here of
the serious illness of Joseph Graf,
thirty-six years old, who says he
left Washington to locate his wife
and children, whom he heard had
been badly burned in a fire at their
home in Jersey City.
Graf is said to be employed in
Washington as a chef, but he could
not be located in the city directory,
nor do employees at the larger hotels
know him. He is now in st. Joseph's
Hospital in Philadelphia, where it is
said he is critically Ill as a result of
exposure and hunger.
Graf told the physicians of the sup
posed accident 10 his wife and chill
dren and said he had heard they We're
in the Bellevue Hospital in New
York. Though he had not funds at
the time of starting he hoped to be
able to make his way to that place,
but was unable to get further than
Philadelphia. He was too proud to
ask assistance and he tasted two
DAYS before he was picked up ex-
hausted by the police.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Brookland Exhibit of
Horticulture Is Set

The Brookland Brotherhood will give
fits third annual flower, fruit, and vege-
table show in Lord Memorial Hall OF
the Brookland Baptist Church. Twelfth
and Newton streets. September 10 and
90. The competition will be open to the
public after s o'clock on September 10,
it was announced today by the COM
mittee in charge, for by that time the
Judges will have made their decisions.
All competitive exhibits, which must
consist of flowers, fruits, and vegetables
free. but the competitors will be re-
Etricted 10 members of the Brotherhood
and TO tne ladies of Brookland. Prizes
Will be awarded for the best cut flowers,
potted plants, fruits, and vSgeta bles,
and canned and preserved goods.
The committee Is composed of r. NJ.
Lawrence, chairman: c. NJ. Hospital,
vice chairman; ]. F. Bingham, w. S.
Ayres, secretary; c. F. Tansill, assist
ant secretary; ]. E. Eastlack, and S. s.
Rider.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Saengerbund Reflects
Old Officers for Year

The Washington Saengerbund today
begins its new year with 7G0 members.
and all departments of the organization
in a fiourishing condition. AT the an
nual meeting held yesterday in the
club house, officers were reelected, and
plans for the years work were dis
cussed.
The Saengerbund already mas begun
practice for the triennial singing con-
tests that will be held in Philadelphia
next summer.
The choice of officers for the ensuing
year resulted in re-eIecuons save one
position on the board OF directors. DR..
L. A. Walker refused reelection to the
board. and is succeeded by H. Levy.
The officers chosen are A. Lepper. pres
ident; H. A Scheuermann, vice presi-
dent: Adolph Brauner, financial and
corresponding secretary; Richard Braun
er recording secretary; Fred Carl,
treasurer; William Hannemann, IL
brarian; Heinrich Hammer, musical d.
rector; John Waldman, ]. F. Redeker'
c. H. Bauman, Karl Xander, G. H.
Schulze, and H. Levy. directors.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Fall in New Building
Fatal to Watchman

John r. Pumphrey, a watchman en-
ployed on a new building near Eight
eenth and Champlain streets northwest,
died this morning at his home. $40
Eleventh street southeast, from injuries
received in fall nearly a month ago.
On the morning of August %. Mr..
Pumphrey was found unconscious in
the building. He was taken to his home
where he soon rallied, and said he had
been hurt by a fall while walking
through the building at night. Untl
yesterday, when his condition became
suddenly worse, it was expected he
would recover.
AS no report OF the accident was made
to the police at the time, Detective Ber-
man was detailed to make an investiga-
ton today. Coroner hewitt said he
could not determine whether an in.
quest would be necessary until he heard
the detectives report.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Ambassador Dudley on,
Way Home for Vacation

It is reported at tire State Department
today that Ambassador Dudley has
sailed from Rio Janeiro for his vacation
in the United States First Secretary
Reeves, of the embassy, has been left
in charge of the embassy. Mr.. Dudley
will be in this country for more than
a month.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Motion Pictures of
Bradley Lane Taken

Pictures of Bradley lane. to be used
in the moving picture theaters of the
country, were taken today under the
direction of NJ. o. Eldridge, of the Office
of public roads in the Department of
Agriculture. The wet weather of last
week made photography Of dust views
impossible.
The Washington times., 1911-09-18
Juliet Quality Shop
Announces Fall Opening

The Juliet Quality Shop announces
its fall opening for today, tomorrow
and Wednesday, with a special dis
play of fall millinery and feathers.
An announced item of special inter-
est is the ostrich tower hat, shown
for the first time at this opening
and described as one of the most
original of the fall millinery crea-
tions
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-02-04
r 0 AN Old RESIDENT.
Orville, Ala, Jan. e.
Mr.. Raymond Breaux, Opelousas, La.

Dear Sir:
/ received your Trade Edition for which accept thanks.
Looking over it and seeing SO many Wen-known faces
made me feel as though was again in old Opelousas. |
shall send the copy forward to louisville, Boone Co, lndi-
ana, and ask my brother-in-laW, after reading it, to show
to bankers there; also to publisher Of paper Of that town.
/ think that you should send a few copies to different parts
of the North and East. The people Of the West are be-
ginning to find out that you have cheap lands in the South
as well as a delightful climate. This edition, I think,
would open the eyes Of a great many farmers up North
who are working lands worth from one hundred dollars
per acre to two hundred dollars per acre. Enclosed you
will find one dollar; please send me the Clarion andgreatly
obige.
JAMES MAGEE.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
Mount Etna,

Mount Etna Is one of the great vol
canoes of the earth. 1t Is great In size,
great in activity, great in beauty. In
size 1t would cover the entire metro
politan district of New York and the
surrounding counties. Its height Is
11,0O0 feet above sea level. AS to its
power, one of these eruptions some
centuries ago killed $4,000 people,
which is probably more than Vesuvius
has ever done in all its existence as
a volcano, not excepting the great
eruption of 20 A. D., which destroyed
the cities Of Herculaneum and Pom
peii. As to its beauty, this is also
very difficult to describe 1t is teeming
with life, animal and vegetable, and Is
snow covered one-half the year. The
other half it is bare to its very sum
mit.-Christian Herald
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
A TARIFF COMEDY.
Spain Finally Won In the case Of the
Screw Prcpeller"

ScreW FrcpelleT.
Every British captain calling at
Spanish ports is familiar with the
lease Of the screw propeller The
story is told for the benefit of lands
men in Mr.. G. II. B. Wards THE
Truth About SPAIN" "The steel screw
of cargo steamer which traded with
Bilbao and other northern ports was
damaged beyond repair during rough
voyage. The vessel was beachedpend-
ing the arrival Of new propeller from
England.
"At last, when the steamer was about
to sail, the captain was informed that
he had to pay duty for putting
ashore a manufactured article-name-
ly, the 'scrapped' or broken propeller.
The captain protested and offered to
drop 1t into the sea, but the officials
We're obdurate. They seized the ship
and demanded payment. The captain
declined to ease the tension by the
customary bribe and complained to the
British foreign office.
"The duty was returned, but the
captain was warned to be very careful
about contraband, and for several voy-
ages nothing occurred. Several months
later some slight inaccuracy in the
ships papers and the declaration of
cargo gave the excisemen their chance,
and the vessel was not allowed to
leave until heavy fine, corresponding
to the original propeller duty, was
paid"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
Honesty Extraordinary.

A traveller writing In an Italian
magazine says that the Swiss canton
of Ticino is inhabited by the most hon
est folk it is possible to imagine. In
most of the Ticinese villages. the
writer says. the oldest inhabitants do
not remember any case of thieving
however petty. within lifetime. Lost
objects when found must never be
taken away; they must he left where
they were dropped or placed in con-
spicuous position so that the rightful
owner can find his property more east
ly. The case is cited of an American
woman tourist who lost her purse on
an excursion in the Val Capriasca.
The purse contained gold coin and a
jeweled watch. Upon returning from
her trip she found the purse with its
contents intact on a little heap of
leaves. so placed that 1t could not fail
to attract her attention.-New York
Sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
NESTS IN COLONIES.
Homes of the African Grosbeaks as
Big as a Natives Hut.

Big as Natives Hut.
The biggest birds nest in the world
not excepting the stork's. is built by
the African groSbeak. 1t is really 100
nests or more bound together with
closely interviewer sticks, vines and
strands of coarse grass and is not
built by a single pair of birds. but by
a colony of them. 1t Is of such enor-
nous size that at little distance 1t is
often mistaken for one of the native
huts built in the trees so frequently
found in wild tropical countries where
man eating animals abound, and the
only way to sleep In safety is to "roost
high"
The birds usually select thorn tree
probably because Of the protection af-
forded by the sharp, long thorns
against marauders. All around the
nest the roof of sticks, matched with
dry grass. projects to let the rain run
off. A deep fringe of grass hangs from
this cornice like curtain to keep out
any stray drops. These great nests
are added to from year to year. each
pair of mated birds building on the
main nest. Sometimes the nest be-
comes too heavy. and the branch
breaks or the great mass Of sticks falls
to the ground, destroyed by it's own
weight. The grosbeak is no larger
than an English sparrow and just as
gregarious.-NewY York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
Right and Wrong Exercise.

The word exercise" covers a multi
tude of sins. 1t is very loose term
used for any form of physical exer-
tion. he 1t sweeping out factory.
walking home from the Office or lifting
dumbbells To say Exercise is bene-
fetal" is very inaccurate remark and
very dangerous belief. It is neces-
sary to distinguish between right and
wrong exercise. AS often as not big
muscles In arms. chest or legs are a
calamity, for they actually shorten life
unless the vital organs are proportion
ately developed to take care Of them
Men are constantly wearing out their
hearts and arteries with some form Of
violent work they call exercise" If
continued they would die of arterio-
sclerosis. A pretty good general rule
for these men to go by is to take no
form Of exercise after they are grown
up that they cannot keep on with until
they are old men.-J. Edmund Thomp.
son In National Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28

Darlington shuddered Ii was quite
evident that his sweetheart was losing
her mind. He came toward her pro-
tectingly, but she put out a warning
hand. "Do not come any closer. am
the Princess Ahma-Ahma-I have for
gotten the name, lbut | am that prin.
cess of Egypt. and am welded to the
desert-to its mystery and charm"
Her eyes closed. and. TO Carrington's
dismay. she lost consciousness.
At that instant the door opened again
to admit an understood, foreign look
ing man in a red fez. He was dressed
in evening garments, and there was an
cir of refinement in his manner aud In
the delicately modelled face. He bow
ed politely.
THE lady," he said in English. "the
young Iady-Mees Douglnss-she Is
here?"
Miss Douglass seems to be ILL.," re-
turned Darlington codly. "She has
tainted"
"Ah. she tas swooned! Poor mees"
The man advanced to the fireplace and
looked critically at the unconscious
girl.
"If you will be SO good as to bring
water suggested Darlington shortly
as he picked up Jeans fan and swayed
it to and fro
"If you will remove the green scarf
from the lady's gown she will recover
quickly" returned the man in low
tone. still staring at the girls white
face.
81 will ring for assistance. sir. since
you refuse TO aid me-" said Caring
ton Indignantly as he reached forward
to press the button near At hand. But
a swift hand intervened
"You will not ring for assistance just
now, sir. 1t is the green scarf she is
suffering from. Remove itr' There
was poignant anxiety in the strangers
voice.
What do you know about it?" asked
| Darlington roughly.
at was mine. it is mine. 1t belong
ed to a princess of the time of Anne
nemhat III. 1t possesses mystical
properties. 1t is a curse for lovers.
Since my first pilgrimage to Mecca |
have worn it twisted in my turban. 1t
| was my right to do soto wear the
! green turban-and months ago. when l
was riding into Cairo. it became oos-
ened from my turban and foated away
on a vagrant breeze. Since then ]
have sought it by land and sea. and
my search ends noww He leaned for
ward with eager face as Darlington
bent down and unfastened the pearl
brooch that clasped the green scarf.
The girl had pinned the siken thing
over the laces that trimmed her bod
ice. and it came away in Carrington's
| fingers. As he tossed it TO the Egyp-
tian the man moved away, and Jean
| Douglass opened her eyes with little
| start.
at is very strange" she said. rising
to her feet and glancing from one to
another of the two men, ''hut l seem
to have been asleep, and l have had
such ridiculous dreams. Jack, l am
quite hungry. Let us find mother first
and then get some supper" She slip
ped her hand into Jacks arm. and he
turned toward the Egyptian and nod
ded significantly.
81 thank you, SIR" he said earnestly.
Mrs. Douglass watched their ap,
proach across the polished floor with
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
PURE FOOD LABELS.
They Were Used In Palestine as Early
as the Year $50 3. c.

as the Year eoo 3. e.
Professor George A. Reisner of Har-
ward university discovered among
some speciments of earliest Hebrew
writing in the excavations Of the city
of Samaria, in Palestine, most inter-
esting record of the first pure food
laws in history. He also found an
cient writings dealing with the first
instance on record of the keeping of
wines in government warehouse un-
der bond
Dating back to the period of King
Ahab, $50 B. c., these inscriptions are
considered to be one of the greatest
finds Of the Harvard Paestinian ex-
peditions which delved into the city of
Ahab and Omri for three years. They
found labels on wine and oil jars.
These mention the year in which the
wine was laid down in the cellars Of
the palace storehouse, and they state
the vineyard from which the wine
came. important facts that are recog-
nized equally well by winners today.
On the oil jars the label runs, "A jar
of pure OIL" with the mention of the
district from which the oil came. The
bits of pottery on which the descrip-
tions were written were not parts Of
the Jars, but were evidently intended
to be attached to the necks of the re-
ceptacles. just as are labels or seals
at the present time.-New York World.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28

1t was at point near the ancient
city of Surat that the Parsees first
landed in India when driven out Of
Persia by their Mohammedan conquer.
ors eleven centuries ago. Few things
are more remarkable than the manner
in which this small community has re-
tanned its religion and racial charac-
teristics unchanged during that long
period. The peculiar style Of head
dress worn by the Parsees is said to
have been made compulsory by the
Hindu king Of India when the Parsees
first obtained refuge in that country.
and they have used 1t ever since. To-
day the Parsees are the leading COM
mercial nation of India.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
THE ROAD TO BALTIMORE.
II Was Over Floating Bridges In ths
Old, Old Days.

II Was Over Floating Bridges In ths
Old, Old Days.
The road to Baltimore is over the
lowest of three floating bridges which
have been thrown across the Schuyl-
kill river in the neighborhood of Phila-
delphia. The view on passing this
river, which Is about 250 yards wide,
is beautiful. The banks on each side
are high and for many miles above af-
ford the most delightful situations of
villas. A very elegant one, laid out in
English taste, is seen on passing the
river just above the bridge. Adjoining
to 1t are public gardens and a house
Of entertainment with several good
rooms, to which the citizens of Phila-
uelphia resort in great numbers during
the summer seasons.
The floating bridges are formed of
large trees, which are placed in the
water transversely and are chained to-
gether. Beams are then laid length
ways upon these and the whole board
ed over to render the way convenient
for passengers. On each side there is
railing. When very heavy carriages
go across these bridges they sink a
few inches below the surface of the
water, but the passage is by no means
dangerous. They are kept in an even
direction across the river by means of
chains and anchors In different parts
and are also strongly secured on both
shores. Over that part of the river
where the channel lies they are so
contrived that piece can be removed
to allow vessels to pass through
From Travels Through the States OF
north America" by Isaac Weld, Jr.,
1895.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
WOOL, SILK AND LINEN.
Tests That Will Determine the Quality
of the Fabrics.

If you wish to find out whether the
material sold to you as all wool or all
silk Is really so make 5 per cent So
luton Of caustic potash and in this
boil your sample of silk or wool. IL
the entire sample is consumed in the
boiling your material is what it pre-
tends to be: If there is Il residue that
residue is cotton. The caustic solution
consumes the animal fibers.
If you wish to find out whether the
silk that seems to be heavy silk is
weighted with mineral burn the sam
pie and the ash will show you how
much mineral weighting there is. The
pure silk will be wholly consumed.
In buying supposed linen goods of
toweling or suiting. dip your sample
into concentrated sulphuric acid for
two minutes and wash it out carefully.
The cotton will have been consumed.
the linen will have resisted the action
of the acid. This test is one that
should be made with precaution, as
vitriol is not a thing to be tampered
with.-Mary Heaton worse in Success
Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28

wide open eyes. "My dear children"
she breathed gratefully as they came
up to her. Il am so thankful you have
decided to behave in rational man
ner at last
"What do you mean. motherF' ask
ed Jean calmly, looking at her mother
In genuine surprise.
II mean am glad to see you have
oh, well, made it up after ALL" laugh
ed the elder woman.
"But we haven't been quarreling at
all. | don't see what you mean. moth
er. Jack and have always been
model lovers. We have never quarrel
ed, have WEI" She turned an appeal
ing face to her lover
mo" he said tenderly; 1--WE never
have quarreled. Come; let us go to
supper"
AS they moved away Mrs. Douglass
followed them with anxious eyes.
"Really," she murmured doubtfully to
herself, 81 am afraid Jack Darlington
has been drinking"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28


myself" he admitted, with a tender
glance toward his tiancee.
you are both foolish children" ad-
nonished practical Mrs. Douglass as
The camels turned on to the broad stone
bridge that spanned the river. They
ell into silence after that, threading
their way among the crowds that
hronged the thoroughfare, the shrill
.ries of their dragomans mingling with
he snuffling grunt of the camels and
The chatter of the thrOng.
On the other side it was quieter, and
Is they paused for an instant upon the
.dge of the dim plain, drinking in the
majesty of the silence and the dark
hess and the splendor of the star jew
lied sky, Jean broke the stiffness with
| nervous little laugh. II feel as
hough something was going to hap
)en," she said.
Nonsense" retorted her father good
,umoredly. what could happen in
he desert If you were in Chicago,
low, say
"Oh. father, please don't desecrate
ny last view of the desert with remi-
absences Of Chicago!' Jean covered
Ter pretty ears with her pretty hands.
"Oh, very well, my dear! suppose
may smoke" The colonels tone was
,ne Of patient resignation.
"Of course, father, and Jack and
will ride little way on to the desert" !"
When they had advanced a hundred
1ards into the plain the lovers halted
heir beasts and sat silently, wrapped
II the beauty of the night. A strange
lifting radiance seemed to be diffused
rom the starry sky. and sweet warm
)reeze stirred the hair on their uncov-
cred heads. They could dimly see one
mother in the mystic light, and Car
.ington was in the act of expressing
The tender words that lay upon his
ips when a little cry from Jean star
lied him.
what is it?" he asked, drawing
nearer to her.
Look she cried breathlessly. She
pointed upward to where small, thin
loud took form out of the darkness
md seemed to hover over the girls
head 1t writhed and twisted in the
light breeze, and then. swelling softly.
t settled upon her shrinking head in a
'linging, sinuouS embrace.
Nj. "a . l..
,uffocating me-" Darlington leaned
)ver and snatched at the dark, cloud
Ike thing that had blotted ont the face
his sweetheart. and it came away in
his eager grasp.
"What is it?" she repeated in n
frightened tone. at was so sitting
Ind yet it smelled of altar of roses
md
ut seems to be merely a veil" re-
urned Darlington practically: "proba
)ly lost by some Cooks tourist here
lbouts. 1t has been at the mercy of
he breeze for hours perhaps You are
lot frightened now, dearest?" he asked
.enderly.
How silly of me to be frightened at
ALL" she said. with little catch in her
Voice II must keep 1t as memento of
my last view of the desert. Put 1t in
your pocket. Jack. 1t looked so mys-
terious settling down over my head
like an ominous cloud. I told you
knew something would happen tonight
Something must happen out here in
lhe mystery"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-04-28
Ancient Architecture,

Herr Knauth. the architect In charge
Of the Cathedral Of Strassburg. has
shown that the principles of construc-
tion followed by the great cathedral
builders Of former times are identical
with those used by the builders of the
Egyptian pyramids and are based on
triangulation. The same simple geo.
metrical figure underlies all these con-
structions. More than this. Herr
Knauth traces the architectural prin
ciple in the formation of crystals and
lays down this formula: ''The laws of
proportion In medieval architecture
are the geometrical laws Of crystalli-
zation."