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The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
THE YELLED PROPHET.
was Most Noted lmpostor of the Mid
die Ages, DuPins His Followers
BY the Art of Juaalery.

The celebrated ''Veiled Prophet" OF
history was MOslen fanatic whose
real name was Haken Ibn Hashem.
He was born about the middle Of the
eighth century and became the most
noted impOstor of the middle ages.
He pretended that he was an embOdi-
ment OF the spirit of the living GOd'
and, being very proficient in jugglery
(Which the ignorant mistOok for the
power to work miracles), soon drew
an immense number of followers
around him. He always wore a gold
mask, claiming that he did so TO pro-
tect the mOrtals Of this earth, who, he
said, could not look upon his face and
live.
At last, after thousands had quilted
the city and even left the employ Of
the Caliph al Mohdi to join the fanat-
ical movement, an army was sent
against the ''Veiled Prophet" forcing
him to fee for safety to the castle at
Keh, north of the Oxus. Finally,
when ultimate defeat was certain, the
prophet killed and burned his whole
family and then threw himself into
the flames, being entirely consumed.
except his hair, which was kept in d
museum at Bagdad until the time of
the cTusades. He promised his faith
full followers that he would reappear
IN them in fhp f1ItTIPo dressed in white
and riding a white horse.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
ROD AND LINE WON.
Contest Between a Strong Swimmer
and an Expert Angler.

and an Expert Angler.
A novel contest took place some time
ago at the Endinburgh corporation
baths between one Of the strongest
swimmers in Scotland and a wen
known angler. The contest occurred
In a pool eighty feet long and forty
feet wide.
The angler was furnished with an
eleven foot trolling rod and an un-
dressed silk line. The line was fixed
to girth belt, made expressly for the
purpose, by a swivel Immediately be-
tween the shoulders OF the swimmer
at the point where he had the greatest
pulling power.
In the first trial the line snapped. In
the second the angler gave and played
without altogether Stacking line, and
several pOrpOise dives were well han
died. The swimmer then tried cross
swimming from corner to corner, but
ultimately was beaten, the match end
ing with victory for the rod and
line.
Another contest took place in which
the angler employed very light trout
ing rod ten feet LONG AID Weighing
only six and one-half oSHees, the line
being the same as that used with the
trolling rod. The swimmer, whose aim
evidently was to smash the rod, pulled
and leaped into the water He was
held steadily, however, and in about
five minutes was forced to give In.
The rod was again successful. At the
finish both competitors were almost
exhausted
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Sure on One Point.

do you believe that great wealth
has tendency to keep a man out of
heavenr' Queried the party who was
addicted to the cOnundrum habit
81 am not prepared to express an
opinion on that subject" answered the
student Of human nature, "but know
that great wealth has kept many a
man out Of the penitentiary. Chicago
News.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Want Their Children Thieves.

The Kakha Khels, a tribe that In
habits the country Of the Khyber pass
in northern India, are thieves and con-
slider thieving a most honorable occU-
patton. A young woman of the Kakha
Khel viii not look at a young man
who would like to become her husband
unless he is proficient in the art. The
dearest wish OF a mother is that her
little boy may become a cunning thief.
Every child is cOnsecrated, as it were,
at its birth to crime. A hole is made
in the wall similar to that made by q
burglar, and the mother passes the in
fant backward and forward through
the hole, singing in its ear: BE q
thief. Be thief! Be a thiefw They
are probably the only tribe in India
who glorify peculation and raise it to
the dignity of a regular calling.-Chris-
tan Herald
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
The Cow OacidAd-

4 peasant living in the village Of
Predeal. near the Hungarian frontier.
lost his COW. About two months ego
he happened to be standing at the
railroad station watching a train load
Of cattle about to be sent across the
frontier. Suddenly he gave a shout.
That's my cOwg' he cried, running
toward one of the cars.
The trainmen only laughed al him,
and he went before the magistrate.
This good man listened to the PEAS
ants story patiently. Then he pro-
nounced this judgment; THE cow shall
be taken to the public square Of Pre-
deal and MIXED Then II it goes or it's
own accord to the plaintiffs stable it
shall belong to him"
The order of the court was carried
out, and the COW, in spite OF its ten
mouths absence. took without hesita-
uon the lane which ied 1t a few min
utes later into the peasants stabls.-
Chicago News.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
An Old earrst on q Stormy pax

I know no nobler forage ground for
a romantic, ventures0me, mischievous
boy than the garret OF an old family
mansion on a day OF storm. It is a
perfect field of chivalry. The heavy
rafters and dashing rain, the piles of
spare mattresses to carOuse upon, the
big trunks TO hide in, the old white
coats and hats hanging in obscure cor
ners like ghosts, are great! And it is
so far away from the old lady who
keeps rule in the nursery that there is
no possible risk of a scoIding for twist
ing off the fringe of rug. There is
no baby in the garrett to wake up.
There is no company in the garrett
to be disturbed by the noise There is
no crochety old uncle or grandma,
with their everlasting Boys, boysP'
and then a look of horror-DOnald G.
Mitchell.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Jenny Lind as a Child

Jenny Lind as a child of three years
was the lark Of her parents house. AS
girl of nine she attracted the atten-
ton Of all lovers of music and entered
the Stockholm conservatory as a pupil.
Her continuous studies at so tender an
age caused the sudden loss Of her voice,
and for four full years she pursued
her theoretical and technical studies,
when suddenly the full sweet sounds
came back, TO the delight, as every
one knows, Of thousands for many
years.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Marx Twain,s Definitions.

It is told of Mark Twain that during
a conversation with a young lady of
his acquaintance he had occasion to
mention the word drydock.
"What is drydock, Mr.. Clemens p
she asked.
"a thirsty physician" replied the hu-
morist.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Parental RIunder.

II know it's ridiculous for me TO
powder my face so thickly," said the
aashing brunette, "but my parents
named me Pearl, and I've get TO live
1p to the name"-ChicagO Tribune.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
To Show IL Of

'9The Cross of the Legion is a won
derful thing for health"
"How's that?"
There's nothing like it to encourage
long pr0menades in the park. File
gende Blatter.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
stuttered out the chiId,s Nams.

Flannery-It seems his full name Is
Dinnts K. K K. Casey. What's all
thin KS fur? Finnegan - Nothin'.
Twas the fault of his godfather slut
term whin he tried to say ''Dinnis Ca
sey- philadelphia Ledger.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Hammer DAYS

''My poor fellow, were you always
1ampY
''No, mum. Onct / wuz known as a
nan about town. Courier
Journal.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
Another Version

The latest rendering Of the Burns
lines, "Oh, wad some power" etc, is
given in a London evening paper thus:
''Oh, wad some power the giftie gle US
% see sone folk before they see u.s."
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
House and Herman.

The I34th anniversary of the birth
OF the Stars and Stripes was observed
by the Government departments, pa
triotic societies and schools through
out the District last Wednesday.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02

We want our readers to patronize
US; it helps all around. The Ozonized
Ok Marrow Co. advertises in this pa
per, and when you want a 6rst-clasS
dressing for kinly, harsh and unruly
hair, go to your druggists and get a
bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade. 25c or
soc a bottle.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02

SOo@er or later the world comes
around g see the truth and de- the
right.-Hhlard.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02

James e. Dabney
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
Hiring, Livery and Sale Stable.
Carriages hired funerals parties, balls receptions etc.
Horses carriages kept hrsel2ss style Satisiacoa
guaranteed Business II3a Third street northwest
ea5ce branch at More street, Alexandra, Va
Telephone for Office Main 1877.
Telephone call for Stable Nain 1875
OUR STABLES IN FREEMAN'S ALLEY
Where / can accommodate 80 Horses :
Call and inspect cur new and modern stable.
J. H. DABNEY, Prop, II3z Third Street n w.
Phone Main 32oo Carriages for Hire
The Washington bee., 1911-09-02
OK Marrow.

FsR sALE ~
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
Notice of Forfeiture

To James B. Close and to his heirs executors.
administrators and assigns and to all whom 1t may
concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified that the
undersigned as a co-owner has expended the sum
of two hundred dollars ($2OO.O0) in labor and i'm
provements upon the following described mine or
lode mining claim situate in theSteeple Rock Min
ing District, in the County of Grant and Territory
of New Mexico to-wit: The Center Mine or
lode mining claim, the location notice of which Is
of record in the Office of the Probate Clerk and
Ex-Officio Recorder of said County of Grant at
pages 525-526 in Book of Mining Locations, in or
der to hold said mine or lode mining Claim under
the provisions of Section 1894 of the Revised Stat
utes of the United States and the amendment
thereto approved January q, 1880, concerning an
nual labor upon mining claims. one hundred dol
lars ($10000) so expended being the amount re-
quired to hold said mining claim for the year end
ing December 81 1909, and one hundred dollars
(S100.O0l so expended being the amount required
to hold said mining claim for the year ending De-
cember 81 1910 and being in the aggregate the
sum of two hundred dollars (3200.00).
And you and each of you are further notified that
the undersigned co-owner has paid for your ac-
count as the owner of an undivided Gne-eighth in
terest in said Center mining claim the sum Of
twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12 50) your por-
ton of the annual labor upon said mining claim
for said year of 1909, and the of twelve dol
lars and fifty cents ($12,50) your portion Of the
annual labor upon said claim for said year of 1910,
aggregating twenty-five dollars (S25.00) so paid
for your account as aforesaid.
And you and each of you are further notified
that if within ninety days from personal service
,ft lD,., r:r or NaV
from the last publication hereof you or either OF
you fail or refuse to contribute your portion Of
such expenditure as co-owner together with the
cost of the publication of this notice your inter-
est in said mining claim will become the property
of the undersigned co-owner, under the provisions
of Section 1924 of the Revised Statute of the Unit
ed States.
Dated at Silver City. New Mex April 16, A. d. 1911.
EMMA ]. CORBIN.
First publication Apr. 10, II publications.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
Summer Excursion Rates

Will Be Effective to the Coast
/ Commencing May 5, from A. &
N. M. Points.
The A. &. N. M. railway has
issued a circular calling attention
to the low excursion rates for the
summer from Duncan to Cali
fornia points which will be in eff
feet commencing May 5th. These
excursion tickets are good return
ing until next November. The
fare for the round trip from Dun
can is as follows:
To Los Angeles, Long Beach
and San Pedro, Calf. S4O.7
To Santa Barbara, Cal. 1855
" San Francisco, Del
Monte, Monterey, Pacific
Grove and Santa Cruz, 52.55
To Newport Beach, Cal. A.. 95
For further information apply
to local agent,
w. ID. McKeehan.
Or A. I. Thomson,
Traffic Manager, Clifton, Ariz.
Lost A bride; finder retuln n
to S. A. Foster and receive re-
ward.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
Duncan Church Directory

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN. - Curch
services will be held every Sun
day at II a. M, and 800 p. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. w.
c. Cheatham superintendent.
Song services every Wednesday
night. Come make your Church
home with US.
J. CRAIG WATT. Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal, South =
Preaching lst and 3rd Sundays
at II a. m. 7::30 p. m. Sunday
school IN. A. Hoffpauir, superin-
tendent) at 10 a. m. Epworth
League A p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday at 8 p. m.
REV. j. l.. Young.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
He Went Some

The following is a history OF
the life of a barber on the 500:
IL years of railroading.
20 years as registerer of deeds.
10 years as a barber.
4 years as proprietor of gamb-
ling house at Winnepeg.
5 years as a bank cashier in In
diana.
10 years as a jockey.
6 years as a chairman of trust.
5 years as a salesman in a de-
partment store.
5 years as student in Germany.
6 years as a soldier.
6 years as a band instructor.
| year a cow boy.
Lost $4, 500 in Florida land.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
FARM FOR SALE

40 acres, A miles from town the
best of bottom land, good house
and other improvement. For
quick sale will be offered at a
bargain. Terms r asona b e.
Apply at this office.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
SCHOOL AT HOME

Let the Carver School teach
you by mail, the art of Photo
graphy.
If you are seeking a profession
that is not overcrowded and one
that is remunerative, respectable
and pleasant you are advised to
take up photography Let the
Carver School teach you.
If you are a professional and
wish to produced work that will be
pleasure to your customers and
a credit to you-Let the Carver
School teach you.
7 The Carver School of Practical
Photography offers twenty COM
plete, practical and inexpensive
courses covering all branches of
Photographic work. Write now
for full information, it is free and
places you under no obligations.
Address
The Carver School of
Practical Photography
Lock Box 504 Waterloo, Iowa
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
It Startled The World

when the astounding claims
were first made for Bucklen's s
Arnica Salve, but forty years Of
wonderful cures have proved
them true, and everywhere it is
now known as the best salve on
earth for Burns, Boils, Scalds,
Sores, Cuts Bruises, Sprains,
Swellings, Eczema, Chapped
hands, Fever Sores and Piles.
Only Csc at all Druggists.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
Do YOu Know The Source of
The AstOr Fortune?

John Jacob Astor bought waste land" the
Island of Manhattan which he sold as improved
property, investing the proceeds in waste land be
yond the then present development.
There is no waste land ON Manhattan Island to-
day, but there is on LONG ISLAND the new Res
ident District for New York City.
This entire section is being rapidly developed,
and is connected with the city by the greatest
transportation system of the age.
We own choice tract of this land, situated on
high ground, forty-two miles from New York, and
a mile and quarter to four miles from the ocean
This tract is plotte ed in lots 25x100 and is offered
for immediate purchase
AT $50 A LOT
| Write: A. N. Taylor, 80 Broadway N. Y. City. A
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24

Write: A. N. Taylor, 80 Broadway N. Y. City 4
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-05-24
THE LIGHT OF
THE WEST

This Pure Bred
"ENGLISH SHIRE
Stallion will make
the season, 1911, at
my barn ! mile north
of Duncan. Call and
see him b e t ore
breeding G lie Sc
where. Or examine
his year-old colts
which are nemerous
in this valley.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
YOUNG Americas English.

"What is the most incorrect sentence
any of your children ever get off"
asked a Glenwood schoolteacher re-
Gently at the Schoolmen's club.
zone of mine got this off not long
ago." responded young man who
teaches at the Robert Morris school:
TT amt hisn like, but yourn.'"
'My best" said another teacher, ran
something like this: Rare roast beef
is meat what there amt none what's
any underdunner.'
The best one of the afternoon was
furnished by Germantown teacher.
Here is one" he said, (which has the
old classic, He seen his duty and done
it NOBLE beaten forty ways: 'Lewten-
nent Grant hearn the enemy In his bed.
but he snuck up on him and killed him
without known who, where or what
be was st. Paul Dispatch.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
Utilities Bill.

The public utilities bill will go into
effect in June and will place control
of water, light and gas companies in
the hands of the present railroad COM
mission-H. A. Fairchild, ]. G. Law
renee and Jesse T. Jones.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
THE GULF STREAM.
No Material Change In Its Course In
Modern Times.

No Material Change In Its Course In
Modern Times.
Much has been said in recent years
in regard to the changing route of the
gulf stream. Indeed, the character of
this steady, consistent and answering
body was getting so maligned that the
government looked into the matter,
with the result that this mysterious
current of the ocean was entirely vim
dicated. Experts declare that there is
no change in the course nor has there
been for many years.
No other physical feature of the
ocean is subject to more persistent
misinterpretation than is the gulf
stream All vagaries of climate are
laid to it's charge. 1t is pet theory
rope is greatly affected by it, but this
idea is held by high authorities to be
erroneous. 1t is not as extensive as Is
commonly thought. Practically start
ing at the Florida strait. where its
volume is made up by the union of
currents, it ceases to be a true cur
rent by the time it reaches the south
ern limit Of the Grand banks, where 1t
becomes surface drift, governed by the
winds.
The government experts aver that
there has been absolutely no material
change in the gulf streams course In
modern times.-New York Press.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
Younq Eaqles.

An eagle lives from 80 to 16O
years. The young birds are driven
forth by their savage parents to pro-
vide for themselves as soon as they are
able to fly. No training is given them
by the old bird. That is left to their
wild instincts, which hunger and ne
cessity develop. There is no "going
back to the old home" for the young
eagles The mother bird tears up ev-
cry vestige of the nest. and If they
emit plaintive shrieks the old birds
dart at them and push them off the
crags or rocks and thereby make them
take to their wings. 1t takes three
years for a young eagle to gain its
complete plumage and strength.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
PRIDE ON BOTH SIDES.
A Story of the Duke of Somerset and
the Artist Seymour.

A Story of the Duke of Somerset and
the Artist Seymour.
We have all heard Of the proud"
Duke of Somerset. but we do not all
know of the occasion on which his
pride had fall The story is told In
1.-THE Glenbervie Journals"
1t seems that the duchess had sent
for Seymour, Il celebrated painter of
horses. to make the portrait of race
horse ut Petworth. Seymour during
his stay used to dine In the stewards
room, but one day the duke was so
pleased with the picture as 1t ad-
vanced that he desired that he would
dine at his table.
At dinner Seymour, who probably
had not been expected TO mix in the
conversation, took occasion to say that
he believed he had the honor to be re
lated to his grace. This gave such Of
Tense that he was either sent away or
put so much out of humor as to go
away from Petworth without finish
ing the picture
Afterward the dukes pride gave way
to the desire he had of possessing a
good portrait Of his favorite horse.
and he ordered his steward to write to
Seymour and engage him to return to
finish his work at Petworth.
Seymour directed his reply to the
duke himself in these words: Your
pride would not allow that l am of
your family. To convince you that
am, your picture shall remain as it is;
for, by -, won't Gomez
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
The Variable Star AIaoI.

The most noted variable star in the
universe is Algol. which changes its
brilliancy so remarkably that 1t was
noted by shepherds Of Mesopotamia
many years ago. 1t is now known that
Algol is not one star, but double one.
There are two suns revolving around a
common center, one Of which is blaz-
ing like our sun and the other is dead
like the earth. Thus when the dark
sun partially intervenes between US
and the burning Algol much light Is
cut off
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17

An anti-cigarette law already on
the statutes was amended to apply
only to minors and to these persons
even to be caught with tobacco in
their possession is a nlisdemeanor.
The legislature failed to wipe out
the boards of examiners, such as bar
bers, doctors, dentists and optome.
trists; failed to repe al the anti-tip-
ping law; killed the teachers pen
sion bill and increased the powers of
the state tax commission.
The last act of the legislature was
the informal nomination of Speaker
Howard Taylor to succeed NJ. E. Hay
as governor of Washington two years
hence, and E. L. French of Clarke
County for lieutenant governor. These
nominations were received with ire
mendous applause by the house.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17

Those are five money-n- your pocket reasons why
your order should be for Stark Trees this spring.
On these liberal terms you can now purchase Stark
Trees at prices higher than are demanded for
stock of less merit inferior quality. And Stark
Trees have a record behind .hem-for IS years they
have pleased planters and friends in every
section of the country where trees planted.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
Reason For Her Opinion.

"Do you think genius and insanity
always go together?"
ooh. no. | am convinced that my
husband is half crazy most of the time.
but I've never seen him give the faint
est CLEAN of genius. "-Chicago Record
Herald
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
Hit Hard,

81 fatter myself I've made hit with
this song. Er-by the way. who was
the gentleman that was moved to tears
and went out?'
THAT was the composer."-London
ratler
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-03-17
Chanoed Color.

Howell-You were the dark horse in
the convention. weren't you? Powell
No, was a blond jackass. - New
York Press.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-11-03
After Supper Specials fo5
1ac MEMS BLACK soX,
PAIRS FOR 25cg

"A hosiery bargain OF unusual =
to men. An excellent quality black.
hose made of soft Egyptian cotton
in all sizes from 912 to IL. These SO
well shaped and the weave is Partlc1
designed to give satisfactory we
qualities. Medium weight, Isle 4
Worth 18c pair ORB pairs for 5Oc at
price. Special After Supper Sale
pairs for 25c.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-11-03
25c AND CSC TAFFETA RIBBONS,
15c YARD

One hundred pieces Of aII-slIk W1de
taffeta ribbons ina complete range OF col
ors including white, light blue, Copenha7,
yellow. A splendid ribbon for sashes and
hair bows. On sale at 6 o'clock Saturday
night Special price 15c yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-11-03
$3.50 All silk PettiCOats S3.49

a new lot OF Inc SIX PeIOloO@Vs I
Clover Sale. New models as to shape
straight lines, close fitting at waist an
of extra quality chiffon tafeta in all
the popular colors and black, includ-
ing Navy, Brown, Tan Copenhagen
Old Rose, Wisteria. Any color you
may require to match your new suit.
Trimmed with accordion plated ruff
Hes in the fat effects, thus making the
petticoat especially suitable to wear
with narrow skirts. A most excellent
garment for the special price Satur=
day, $3.49.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-11-03
Sl.5O Corset Cover
Combinations 79c

A special purchase Of hne UNDER
muglins of which you are given the
benefit in this sale. The materials
usgd are fine Longcloth and Main
sock and each garment is finished
bv hand. Dainty trimmings OF
swiss embroidery, Val and Tor
chon laces. Several styles with
Madeira embroidery panels across
80 Giving the popular French