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The Washington times., 1911-07-19
ALEXANDRIA LIGHT
COMPANY ASSUMES
DEBT OF A MILLION
Mortgage on Its Property
Filed by Philadelphia
Trust Company.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, JULY l9.


A mortgage for $1,OOOOOO from the
Alexandria Lighting Company to the
Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit, and In
surance Company of Philadelphia was
placed on record this morning. This
mortgage, 1t is explained, is to secure
l.OOO l,OO0 bonds, $500, 900 worth Of which
are TO be issued at once. The balance,
IL Is stipulated, are not to be issued until
improvements, betterments, or extern
sions have been made and actually paid
for. and must aggregate l5 per cent
more than the amount of the bonds is
sued at that time, and will bear per
cent interest,
Leo +. Harlow, vice president of the
company, explained that this amount is
to be devoted to the installation of the
modern equipment in the company s
plant on the river front. as we'll as ex-
tension Of their service into adjacent
territories, not now reached.
The company, which for many years
operated as the Alexandria Electric
Company, was recently reorganized un-
der the name of the Alexandria County
lowing officers were named: George K.
Warfield, president; Leo p. Harlow, vice
president; Joseph J. Slatterly. secre-
tary; H. c. Swan, treasurer and F. K.
NSlISlb dl lIldUdBSl. NNA
fee under the reorganization alone
amounted to $575. The capital stock of
the company is rated at S550,000.
At the same time the mortgage was
placed on record, deed conveying all
Of the property of the Alexandria EleC-
trio Company to the Alexandria County
Electric Lighting Company, was filed,
and also a release by the Baltimore
Trust Company or the bond mortgage
placed on the company's property, about
five years age. by the old Alexandria
Electric Company.
The board Of aldermen and the COM
mon council in joint session last even
ing, elected T. MoXley Erwin a school
trustee from the Second ward, filling
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of G. William Ramsay. Little
was accomplished at the meeting of
the council street improvements being
the principal topic of discussion. An
ordinance providing for the paving of
Cameron street, between Pitt and
Washington streets, owners of abutting
property standing a proportion Of the
cost, was passed. A similar bill for the
paving of the same street from Royal
to Pitt street, was lost. A motion to
adjourn for the summer was lost by
vote of to Il.
The Washington times., 1911-07-19

Splendidly tailored Pure Linen
Suits. in natural tan color, and
Mannish coats, and skirts with panel
front and back.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08

by the City Council and thereafter no
permits will be issued to him or
them. nor will he or they be allowed
to do business In connection with the
city sewerage system or waterworks
until all damage 10 covered and full
satisfaction rendered.
(D-All permits to connect with
sewer or water main shall be given
upon the express condition that the
city may at any time before the
work lie completed revoke and annul
the same and no party interested
shall have the right TO claim damage
In consequence OF such permit be-
ing revoked and annulled.
Water Service Connections
Sec. 14--All water services from
lead connectionat Main to lot line are
TO be not less than ga inch galvan-
lied pipe, laid not less than 20 inches
deep In the shallowest place and
from lot line to building. not less
than 16 inches deep.
All taps OF the city water main
shall be made by the city plumbing
inspector for which a charge of 800
will be made for each tap. the con-
sumner furnishing brass corporation
cock, lead, goose neck, cast iron curb
box and brass curb cock, all to be Of
the best quality and in accordance
with map in Office of Lefty plumbing
inspector. showing details of service
connections. excavation and refilling
required in connection with making
tap.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08

All traps and fixtures must be re-
vented. using either standard cast
iron. galvanized iron or lead pipe,
and all lines OF horizontal vent pipes
must be constructed to drain toward
waste pipes. The ends OF all galvaniz-
ed vent pipe or pipes below level Of
fixtures must be well reamed. and all
fittings used in construction thereof
must be galvanized or standard cast
iron fittings. The vent pipe from all
drum traps must be wiped into waste
pipe (Y braneh) not more than slr
inches from trap. Closet vents must
be connected branch OF son or waste
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08


Sec. aSHThere will be wv n,
on an work Installed IN any - -
ing. When all "roughing 10 81.
pleted. all waste and vent -.
must be sealed with solder .. 4
and the entire system filled W. .'', =
er and made air and water -
same must be Inspected By - 4
Inspector. Inspector shan
nal inspection when all iil''
set. -
The inspector must $50 . y
sewers or any and all Co.,
made with city mains ana
Of said sewer or eonneeuO-
not be refilIed until said - - 4
connections have been app''
Plumbing Inspector ,..roI
After the completion Of ...lll'
and when the nxtues are
a peppermint test shall Pc q
The system. including al - I,
Cconunusa On Next F''''
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08
Open Plumbing

Sec. 25-All plumbing fixtures
shall be installed as open piunbing.
Every water closet or group Of wa
ter closets within a building shall
Be supplied from a separate tank or
eistern and no flush for same shall
BE- less than one and one-quarter
inch flush pipe.
Continuous Stacks.
Bee. 1e-Branehes OF waste pipe
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08

Sec. 29.-Lead bends must be u
ed on all closets above first stoy /,
system Of cast iron drainage, and d
"roughing in" for traps to be install
ed on Finish" lead bends mus \
used at foot of revent drops.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-12-08


Sec. 23-Trap revents shall be
continuous where possible. Where
the vent or revent pipes are contin-
uous and traps are ventilated thru
waste fittings the center Of the out
let OF such fittings shall not be set
below the water seal of the trap and
the trap shall not be more than 3
feet from the waste fitting.
Traps, Placing OF
Sec. 2i-EYery connection of a
water closet, sink, basin, or other
vessel connecting with the waste
or soil pipe must be separated from
u BY a trap. Traps shall be placed
as near 20 the fixtures as possible
and in no case shall a trap be more
than two feet from the, waste outlet
OF It's fixture. No trap shall have
less than one and one half inch wa
ter seal. The discharge from any
fixture must not pass through more
than one trap before reaching the
house drain.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
HE oBEYED DOCTORS ORDERS
Ate Five Apple-cores, Ends Of Sixteen
Burnt Matches and Seventy
Eight Boot Buttons.

"And how are we feeling today
eh?" asked DR.. Overdose.
His patient gave him a pea-green
look.
Worse than ever, sir" he an
swered gloomily. IT'S no use, doctor.
My case is hopeless"
Come, come! You mustn't say
that " said DR.. Overdose Tell me,
what have you been doing since your
last visit?"
"All you told me, sir. And I'm afraid
the diet hasn't agreed with me-"
That's nonsense!" exclaimed the
doctor. 1T can't possibly have upset
you. l told you to confine yourself
to such foods as would be taken by
an ordinary three-year-old child"
Yes, and obeyed your orders to
the letter." groaned the sick man,
During the last "a hours I've eaten
five apple-cores, 16 ends of burnt
matches, Is boot buttons and a three
penny bit!"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
Copyright, by J. b. Lippincott Coz
5
SYNOPSIS.

Andy Meleen, aged millionaire miner, is
dying and orders will drawn up, leaving
all his property to the son of a sister of
whom he has heard nothing for years,
and whose married name he does not
Fnow Meleen was married years before,
but left his wife after quarrel in which
he struck her. He learned later that she
and their daughter were dead. The scene
shifts to New York, introducing Wilfrid
Stennis. who is telling his fiancee, Eunice
Trevecca. what he would do if he We're
the possessor of wealth. In the law of
flee of Carboy, Passavant & Cozine, at
torneys for the estate of Meleen, Roger
Hews reports the result of his search for
heirs of Meleen. He conceals the fact that
he has discovered that Meleen's daughter
IS living. Wilfrid Stennis replies to an ad-
vertisement for information concerning
his dead mother, Martha Meleen. and IS
told that he is the heir to Andy Meleen's
millions. He wants to marry Eunice at
once, but she resolutely demurs. He meets
Clara Passavant, frivolous daughter Of
his attorney Eunice becomes jealous of
Wilfrid's attentions to Clara. He builds
a yacht and starts on a trip abroad the
Passavants being included in the party.
Roger Hews. having discovered that Eu-
nice Trevecca is the daughter of Andy
Neleen plans to use the information to
his own advantage. He proposes to Eu-
nice and Is rejected Jaded after two
years of gaiety in Europe Wilfrid returns
and Immediately calls on Eunice.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
Playing Safe.

Il say, landlord said the guest to
the proprietor of the only hotel in
western village, can you give me
room that has no ffre-escape?"
Sure" answered the landlord. "But
what difference does it make?"
1T makes big difference to me-"
replied the guest. when l stopped
here last winter you gave me room
with a flre-escape and during the night
the fire escaped and came near freez-
Ing"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

| Again and again during the past two
years she had schooled herself to
make some such Indifferent speech as
this
Wilfrid gasped. This was the girl
who had promised always to wear his
ring; who had assured him that what
ever happened she would never cease
to care for him!
by Jove!' he thought, she's hard
as nails! Never gave her credit for
that sort of thing!" But aloud he
said, with some show of dignity:
"You seem to have left one item
out Of your calculations, Eunice."
And what may that be?" inquired
the girl, holding her work up to the
light and inspecting it very earnestly.
Il didn't care for her in that way"
Poor thing" Eunice retorted
mockingly. How dreadful! Did she
ever find it out?"
Il don't know and I don't care!"
exclaimed the baited Wilfrid. Let me
tell you one thing, Eunice: You
are"
Now, please don't!" exclaimed
Eunice, elevating an admonitory
finger. Il can imagine just what you
are going to say, and I'd rather you
wouldn't. Are you ever going to be-
gin on those adventures of yours?
Think of Othello."
What has he got to do with it?"
Eunice sighed in simulated dis
tress. Its very easily seen that for
eign travel has not broadened your
mind to the extent you hoped it
would That, sir, is a classical al
lusioni"
81 can't see what you are driving
att" protested Wilfrid. You are not
a bit as you used to be. l don't know
what to make of you!"
"What went ye out for to seer"
quoted Eunice, looking at him quiz
zically, but Stennis chose to ignore
this remark.
why are you SO hard and so bit
ter-that's what l want to know?"
At this unjust accusation Eunice
rose and confronted him, her bosom
rising and falling tempestuously at
last.
Hard and bitter. am II" she re-
peated, in deep chest tones, and NOV
ing towards the door. If the inter-
view were prolonged another moment
she felt that she would collapse.
Hard and bitteri" she reiterated.
perhaps l am. You made me sol
How do you like your work." And
she fed from the room.
Wilfrid found his hat and then the
street in dazed surprise. He never |
dreamed that the sweet and even
tempered Eunice could haTbor OF give |
vent to such intensity Of feeling. Too |
late he saw what he had lost Was
Il too late to retrieve that loss?
He made his way uptown to the
rooms which had been retained for
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

momentary softening in manner, Il
sha'n't be able to go on at all. 1t was
always WIFI and 'Eunice' before
went away"
"Ah," said the girl in low and
vibrant tones, 1--WE used to do great
many foolish things in those days.
We were both rather silly, dare say.
Now you are man of the world and
am getting to be an old maid, so we
must put all nonsense behind US"
"How can she speak that way?"
mused Wilfrid. Nonsense, she calls
it! Well. perhaps it was" Then
aloud:
ut was the sweetest time of my
life-I have found that out!" he said
fervently.
"You did not think so then!" Eunice
flashed back at him with a woman's
fondness for a lively retort She
could have bitten out her tongue the
next instant, for she was determined
that the conversation should not take
a sentimental or a reminiscent turn
if she could help it.
THAT was one of the fool things
started to confess awhile ago. said
Stennis ruefully, pulling at his fair
mustache.
Confessions are expressly pro-
hibited," said Eunice quickly. Now
am going to begin my cross-examina-
ton. In the first place, are we to
conpratulate yOu9"
For what?" asked Wilfrid blankly.
Upon your engagement or your
marriage to Miss Passavant-I do not
know which, not having heard from
you"-this with much sweetness
but the papers have had you engaged
and married three or four times"
Papers be -" exclaimed Will
frid. Il tell you, Eunice, that's all off
There never was a word of truth in
it, anyway. Why, l haven't seen
Clara Passavant for six months!" In
his earnestness he leaned towards
her, half out of his chair.
oh I'm so sorry murmured
Funice, bending over her work.
Are you? And why. pray?"
Because it always seemed to me
very wise arrangement for both of
you. She has beauty, refinement. and
social position; you have the money.
What more could the world ask?"
There! it was out, and Eunice felt
that she could breathe more freely.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
OF No Use.

when | was your age" said the
man to his little son." was the best
behaved boy in town My parents
would not allow me to play in the
street; they made me keep my face
washed and my hair brushed; they
compelled me to be well hammered at
all times. and was sent to bed early
every night and awakened early in the
morning. My parents trained me to
be a model. obedient. polite boy. Why
can't you be like was at your age?"
But papa" answered the lad.
what would be the user 1t doesn't
seem to have done any good in your
case"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
Juvenile gntartalnment to pate.

The small daughter of New York
millionaire who dwells in Westchester
county asked her friends to a lun-
cheon to celebrate the closed season
for books" TIE table was round, and
in the center stood Dutch pine tree
with a pond containing fish. On the
branches Of that tree hung miniature
turkeys and sugar plums and fruit,
and something from it was given to
each little guest. And each turkey
and sugar plum contained a dainty lit
tie gift in jewelry from the hostess.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
CHAPTER VII-contlnueo.

THAT was very kind of you," said
Eunice as she led the way to the old,
familiar room, only a little DINNER
and duller than usual, but neverthe-
less to Wilfrid very haven of rest
fulness Father will be delighted to
see you and hear all about your trav-
els"
And what about yourself Eunice|
said Wifi, moving closer to her. but
not venturing to touch her, although
he was possessed with an unutterable
longing to take her to his heart as Of
yore, as she stood there in her fresh,
cool beauty-a little more mature, a
little more sedate and womanly, and
to his tired spirit infinitely grateful
and soothing.
"Of course am glad to see you"
she said in quietly level tones, lifting
her eyes to his as she spoke with a
steadfast and limpid regard, their
depths unstirred by any sign of deep
er feeling within. If her heartstrings
vibrated little or much. she had her
self wonderfully in hand.
Stennis turned away with a half
petulant sigh and dropped into
chair-his old. favorite seat.
81 have been several kinds of fool
since | saw you" he was beginning.
when Eunice broke in banteringly:
"Oh, pray don't begin your confes-
sions so soon | would rather hear
about the pleasant things you have
seen and done!"
Stennis looked at her in wonder
ment. This was a new Eunice, alto
gether out of his ken. She had
seated herself by the window, and
was already busted over bit of deli
cate drawn-work which the slightest
tremor of hand or dimness OF eye
might ruin. Her GOODNESS was disap-
pointing, even aggravating. In what
school had she acquired this In
souciance of voice and manner?
Clearly, he thought, she had not
been wearing her heart away during
his absence. Perhaps there was a sue
cessor to her favor, he reflected jeal-
ously.
But then and there he registered a
mighty oath that he would try to win
her back If he had to begin his WOO
ing all over again.
Thoughts fly quickly as Arie's
girdle, and Eunice's last words had
scarcely ceased vibrating on the air
than Wilfrid found himself replying.
with a smile
Must | begin at the very begin
ming, like the children?"
From the very be-commencement.
as one of my little Sunday school tots
says"
We'll, then-oh, hang it all,
Eunice, cant begin in cold blood
in that wayl Ask me questions
give me a start You know | never
was famous for ticketing and labelling
my thoughts"
Eunice laughed quietly-a delicious
Iy low ripple of merriment.
"An right" she exclaimed, with |
Just trace of her old occasionally |
piuuant manner. But if ! put any
lmpertlnent QUERIES Nj. StSHAlS, you |
may decline to answer on the usual |
legal grounds"
And what may they be?" inquired |
whose wits we're certainly /
not at their sharpest that day
"On the score that the answer /
would degrade or incriminate you"
she retorted saucily.
Wnfrid drew himself up stifly. see
Ing which Eunice fastened to say ]
"Therei didn't mean that. Mr.
stennis. but you gave me too easy an
opening"
But II you insist on calling me Mr..
5tennis." put IN the instantly molli-
led Wils~id making the most Of this
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
His Line.

A charming young member of wo-
mans literary club, who adds the dis
tinction of being a bride to success
full authorship, recently met a gushing
stranger at a club reception.
"Oh, Mrs. Blank, am SO glad to
meet you. l enjoy your stories so
much. And your husbands, too"
Then, adding as an afterthought, HE
is literary, too, isn't he?"
THANK heaven, no." replied the
bride. He's in the coal business"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
Something Else the Matter.

Doctor" said the sick man, I'm,
afraid my nerves are in bad condi-
ton"
"Oh, no." replied the physician,
that's not what is the matter with
you. The fact that you have sent for
me after ignoring the statements I've
been sending you regularly during the
past year and half indicates that
your nerves all right"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
True Education.

Education is but studying what 9th
er men have done In the world in or
der that we may waste no time in
discovering what has already been dis
covered or in following paths that
have been found to lead In no useful
irection-Chicago Examiner.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
An object Of Pity.
rry for that man."

I'm sorry for that man"
Why? It seems to me he's about
the last man one should be sorry for
Everybody is applauding him"
That's it. Think how hard 1t will
be for him to get used to it when
everybody begins to denounce him,
next week or the week after"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
His Extreme Kindness.

Silvans-Is Kuckert kind to ami.
mails?
slivvens-Well, If he were out
walking with his dearest friend and
should meet pair of famishing IT,
gers he would be so kind to the beasts
as to be perfectly willing to sacrifice
his dearest friend for the alleviatio1
If their suffering"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
areatest can.-suasr orowen

II may surprise many to learn that
India Is the greatest cane-sugar pro-
iuoing country in the world. the ooun-
Ty's crop amounting to 100000 to
100000 tons. Notwithstanding this
act, its sugar market has been cap
ured nrst by the beet sugar and later
by cane sugar from Mauritius and
lava
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

Sculptor Ito his friend)-"welI,
what do you think Of my bust? Fine
piece of marble, isn't IT," Friend
Magnificent What a pity to make a
bust Of It. It would have made a
lovely washstand Tit Bits
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
The Reason.

"Babies are as fond of Teddy bears
as ever"
81 suppose So"
ard still there is no sale for
them. wonder why that is?"
"Bsbies do not do much purchas-
ing. and the dads Of the babies-wen,
you know how the grown-up world
feels about anything Teddyish3"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
Few Say Anythlr1.

The idea that when people meet 1,
is necessary for them to talk has
grown out of helpless solf-distrust
Not over five out of a million people
say anything when they converse.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
To BrIohten Old Gilt.

Old gilt, such as the gilded frames
,f chairs, or old picture frames and
mirrors. II tley do not require re-
gliding entirely, may be frightened by
Using an excellent mixture of three
ounces Of white Of egg and an ounce
of chloride Of potash or soda This
should be painted over the surface
with a feather or a water-color paini
brush
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

Mothers win find Mrs winslow's soothiu
Syrup the best remedy 10 use foE their childTe.
Turing The tee thing period,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23

Tight ess ocross the chest mems cole
on til lungs. T S h. da ser signal.
Cure that cold with II mlins Wizarl OIL
before it runs into assumption or Pneu-
mOnia
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
BEAUTIFUL fosT CARDS FREE

En- TOSSED Rir;fdy lower rrd rood uck Pos al
Cards, eautiful co,ors loseles des -ns Ar
Eos Gard Club ~ JACKSON II. .opeka Kan.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-02-23
WOULD $40 70 $50 WEEKLY Interest Htss rSss, yoa
WN in your spare hours. No canvassing or solicit
ing. Address Rtas G.RG.E, 5ek i444 61sToN MASS

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Write for catalogues and literature, Developing
and printing Mail orders given prompt attention
fortland Pnoto SUPPLY Co.
149 Third Street PuRTL AND. ORE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-08-06
Shaughucssy TO Leave Tulsa.

Pete Shaughnessy, welter- weight
clever boxer, who has been making
Tulsa his camping station since last
fall, will leave within a few days for
Joplin, Mo-, where he will hook up
with Clarence English on the 14th.
on the 21st, shaughnessy will tangle
mitts with Harry Brewer at Nevada.
After the Brewer bout Shaughnessy
will come under the management OF
Harry Foley, OF San Francisco, the
man who brought out Monte Atteli
and Billy Papke
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-08-06
It WAS A RA7UNC
POOR Game At I TO 0
THE COUNTRY CLUB ATE UP THE
NEWSIES IN A FAItCIAL
EXHIBITION.

The Country club again did the
eating stunt in the game yester-
day at the South Main Street park.
This time It was the Newsies that
went down in ignomious defeat the
score being to 0.
II might have been worse, but the
Newsies protested at the end Of the
seventh inning upon learning that the
contract of Lundley, one of the Coun-
try Club players, had not been in the
hands OF Acting President Hooper be-
fore midnight on the day before the
game.
Yesterdays game was just farce
the Newsies not displaying any great
ability in playing at any stage OF the
game. Meanwhile, the Country CLUB
Is getting near to that first-piace
goal, on which the Elks say they have
a seasons lease.