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from. 1t is at such times that the
men forsake home, abandon wife and
children, and flee away-to suicide or
exile.
There Is a generally accepted be-
lief that husbands desert wives sole
ly because Of domestic discord or be-
cause the love of the husband has
waned. 1t can be said in contradiction
of this that while assertions do often
result from such cause, the number
is Insignificant compared with the de-
sertions impelled by inability of the
husbands to support their families in
the style they believe to be absolutely
imperative by reason of their social
status.
Comparatively few men," Mr.. Des-
mond declared, deliberately desert
their wives with the intention OF
never being reunited; few plan to re-
main away forever. Most husbands
who fee from city homes recover their
mental equilibrium and wake to a
consciousness of their position when
they bring up amid new surroundings.
Then hope revives. Then courage re-
turns. They look around with view
to getting a new start. They plan to
rebuild their fortunes. All this with
the ultimate object of returning to the
old home and loved ones or bringing
their families to them in new home.
But with many the castle in Spain
plans go awry; things refuse to work
out right. These hapless deserters-
domestic derelicts-move from one
place to another. Their habits OF
home life are broken. They become
living, indisputable proof of the old
adage that the way to destruction IS
paved with good intentions. Ihey
continue to drift. Perhaps they BE-
come sick and die-anyway, they sell
dom come back they take the count
and are out and in the great roll OF
humanity they are recorded as heart
less wife deserters." -
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Copyright 1908 by Bobbs- Merrill Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Capt. Nathaniel Plum of the sloop Ty-
phoon, lands secretly on Beaver island,
stronghold of the Mormons. Obadiah
Price, Mormon councillor, cOnfronts him,
tells him he is expected, and bargains for
the ammunition aboard the sloOp. He
binds Nat by a solemn oath to deliver a
package to Franklin Pierce, president of
the United States. Near Prices cabin
Nat sees the frightened face of young
woman who disappears in the darkness
leaving an odor of lilacs. 1t develops that
Element of the king. Strang, for the loot
ing of his sloOp by Mormons. Price shows
Nat the kings palace and through a
window he sees the lady Of the lilacs.
who Price says is the kings seventh wife
Calling at the kings office Nat is warned
by young woman that his life is in dan
ger. Strarg Processes indignation when
he hears Mats grievance and promises to
punish the guilty. Nat rescues Neil, who
orders the sheriff, Arbor Croche, to pur-
sue and kill the two men. Plum learns
that Marion, the girl of the lilacs, is
Neips sister. The two men plan to escape
on Mats sloop and take Marion and
Winnsome daughter of Arbor Croche
and sweetheart of Neil. Nat discovers
that the sloop is gone. Marion tells him
that his ship has been seized by the Nor
mons. She begs him to leave the island,
telling him that nothing can save her
from Strang, whom she is doomed to mar
ering, he tells Nat that Strang is doomed
that armed men are descending on the
island. Nat learns that Marion has been
summoned to the castle by Strang. Nat
Kills ArbOr Croche, and after a desperate
night with the king, leaves him for dead.
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WAS THE FATHER OF BOXING
Jem Mace Originated Present Style
of Fighting, and Was invincibIe
for Years.

London.-Jem Mace, the English
prizefighter, who died recently at the
age of 70, was at one time worth more
than $1,000,000, but of recent years
has been dependent on friends. Occa-
sionally he had appeared in music hall
exhibitions.
Mace was born at Beeston in Nor
folk and in his day was one of the
greatest of boxers. His first great
fight was with Bill Thorpe, whom he
beat in IS rounds. When Tom Say
ers retired from the championship in
1860 Mace was regarded as his legit-
innate successor, but his supremacy
was soon challenged by Tom King.
The two met in January, 1862, when,
after 43 rounds, Mace was given the
verdict For the next ten years Mace
was practically invincible.
Mace is regarded as the father of
the present style of boxing, because he
is the originator When the former
English champion entered the profess
sional prize ring the boxers stood toe
to toe, with spikes in their shoes, and
banged away at each other until one
or both dropped to the floor exhaust
ed. At first Mace engaged in this style
of fighting under the so-called London
prize ring rules. Owing to the sturdi-
ness of the men of his day he had
little chance at that game and con-
cluded to use style of his own. He
originated his style and for the first
time in the history of the prize ring
was seen fast feinting with both
hands, side stepping and ducking
Mace was an artist at scientific boxing
and for that reason beat all his oppo-
nents easily. He struck a hard blow
with all his cleverness and time and
again in his battles blinded his oppo
nents with his jabs and hooks. Seldom
did he come out Of a bout bearing
a mark of any kind, as he avoided all
the attempts of his adversaries to land
with his ducking, side stepping and
blocking.
When Mace originated this clever
style of boxing he feared no man and
was matched with fighters weighing as
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Story of New Work Lawyer Who
Used His Wit to Save His
Heels.

Sounds a bit paradoxfcal know"
says Judge William ]. Boyhan. in
New York paper. "but one of the lazi-
est men I ever knew is likewise one
of the most successful lawyers of my
personal acquaintance. I'll just relate
one instance which is typical.
81 met him one Saturday in the
street, just after he left his office. We
had taken but few strides when a
messenger boy approached and in
formed my friend he was bound for
his office to deliver one thousand en-
velopes, which he had in a box. But
do you think my friend would turn
back and open his office to receive the
goods? No, not he. He just chucked
them under his arm and took them
along.
I'VE boarded an elevated train and
rode uptown. On leaving the train
was surprised to find my friend had
lief the box of envelopes on the train.
l stopped him of a sudden and re-
minded him of the fact. To my utter
establishment he just laughed and con-
tinued on his way. Then l demanded
to know why in the world he took the
envelopes if he intended to throw
them away.
"'You amuse me, Boyhan,' he said.
L see you are one of those methodical
fellows who worry half their lives
away. Don't you know the elevated
station lost and found Office is only
two doors removed from the build
ing where my Office is located. The
envelopes are of no account to any
| one save me, and l will bet you ten to
one they will be there for me bright
| and early Monday morning."
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Was Taking No Chances.

An amusing incident occurred a few
days ago outside Maranz, Austria
A cow strayed from the pasturage and
came within reach of the fort. The
ence of an automatic Photographic
apparatus, and had the beast seized
and closely examined and when he
found nothing to justify his suspicious
he turned the animal loose again, I'M
der the observation of two of his men,
charged with the duty of following the
suspected home to ascertain whether
her owner was an Italian spy.
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SOUTHWEST BORDER MARKED
Many Marble Monuments Show
Boundary Line Between the
United States and Mexico.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Between Ell Paso and
the Pacific coast the boundary be-
tween the United States and Mexico
is marked with marble monuments.
These are surrounded by steel picket
ed fences, the tops of the pickets bent
inward towards the stone. No. 258,
the western one of the line, is shown
in the illustration herewith. No. 1 Is
two miles west of Ell Paso. From Ell
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much as SO pounds more than himself.
In those days his style of footwOrk,
which he originated, was a revelation
to the enthusiasts. 1t struck the mar
quis of Queensberry so forcibly that he
caused the present rules to be drawn
up. Mace also may be said to be the
originator OF the marquis of Queens
berry rules, because his cleverness at
boxing prompted the makers to draw
them up.
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Hens in Deady Duel.

HaytOn, Wis.-Two hens belonging
to Samuel Vincent of this village
fought a duel to the death over the
possession of a nest. Both became
imbued with the egg-laying instinct
at the same moment and both wanted
the same nest. They fought with the
result that both succumbed to injuries.
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Paso east to the Gulf of Mexico the
boundary is the Rio Grande river. In
cidentally. "Rio Grande river" is a
misnomer, for "rio" means river"
while Grande would be translated
great" Thus Rio Grande del
Norte," the Mexican name of the
river, means great river Of the
NORTH" while Ell Paso, in Spanish. is
eel Paso del Norte," or "The Pass to
the North
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VIZ K " HY do husbands fee from
Va "a the family hearthstone?
WW What motives impel the
VI w wholesale desertion OF
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Is insured If you wear SLIP EASY COLLARS
which all have the Slip Easy Tab shown "a bove.
This Tab allows the necktie to slide easily and
Is the most marked improvement made in col
lars during recent years. They come in all
styles and are for sale by up-to-date dealers.
If not at your store write and we will see
you are supplied.
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His Opinion.

Nephew-What do you thing of the
opera?
Uncle Josh-Them women in tn
boxes ought to be able to raise enough
clothes with, by jinks!
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
ACTUAL LIQUIDATION AND SHORT SALES
CAUSE A DECIDED SLUMP IN STOCKS
Ruling Standard Oil Damage
And Harassng Of Capital AS Represented
Railroads Industrial Corporations Bear Arguments
JOHN GRANT DATER,
Special Financial Publications

ports a loss of $l17, $40 in gross and $5l5,-
9i5 in net. Southern Pacific for the
same month falls $S13,675 behind in gross
and S494,l lis in net. The Union Pacific
loses 1881, ISL in gross and $233, $40 in net.
Railway Economics and Money.
With the Eastern roads the situation
Is somewhat better. at least in respect
to net earnings. Thus the New York
Central system showed a gain of $685.
345 in gross, which through rigid econ
omy. resulted in an increase Of $751; .0o2
in net. The Pennsylvania system, in
Guiding all lines, reports for June ST.
535,6S1 decrease in gross, but only $780,
1876 decrease in net. In view of the very
heavy reduction In earnings on the
Western lines, 1t is not surprising that
reports are current of an enforcement
of rigid economy in that quarter, partlc-
ularly among the Hin roads. The rail-
way rate is certainly one which bankers
are studying most carefully at the pres
ent time. and 1t is impelled by the at
titude OF the Commerce Commission to-
ward the rate question.
London discount rates naturally hard
ened as a result Of the new banking
disturbances in England, and there was
an increasing disposition on the part OF
local New York banks TO hold their
funds for higher rates. So far as time
loans secured by collateral were con-
cerned, however. borrowers showed lit
tie disposition to pay more for time ac-
commodation and contented themselves
with call money, which ruled un-
changed. Rates to commercial borrow
ers were distinctly higher. and six
months bills were placed at ~ per cent
in a number of instances, or about u
per cent advance over recent quota
tons Western cities, like Chicago and
St. Louis, report an active demand for
funds for Crop-moving purposes. and
Canada withdrew an additional $3,500000
in gold during the week. The manner
in which the Dominion is reducing its
balance in New York is attracting much
In view of the extensive spec
ulation and active industrial develop
ment which has been in progress across
the border for some time past.
The Bank Statement.
urally reflected the August l disburse
merits. The report showing actual con-
dtions disclosed. however, some extern
sive changes, the explanation for which
does not appear clear. Loans decreased
no less than go, 405.oOO and deposits de-
creased So, ,gO4, 900. The actual cash loss
was reported as $5,41S. 900. but the reduc-
ton of deposit liabilities resulted in a
reduction of the reserve requirements,
so that the surplus reserve showed an
increase OF Sl6O,9O0 The surplus reserve
is now $50 above the . per cent
fixed by law.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
FINANCIAL
The
American Tobacco
Company
fOrty-Year Six Per Cent. Gold Bonds
To the Holders of the Forty-Year Six
Per Cent. Gold Bonds of THE AMER
ICAN TOBACCO COMPANY.
FINANCIAL
fOrty-Year Six Per Cent. Gold Bonds

In the recent decision of the Supreme Court
OF the United States in the action brought
by the United States OF America against
The American Tobacco Company and others.
directions were given that proceedings be
had for the purpose OF ascertaining and de-
termining upon some Plan or method Of dis
solving the combination and Of recreating,
out OF the elements now composing It,
new condition which shall be honestly in
harmony with and not repugnant to the
law, without unnecessary injury to the pub
lie or the rights Of private property. and at
the request Of the holders of a large amount
Of the Forty-Year Six Per Cent. Gold Bonds
of The American Tobacco Company, issued
under and secured by the deed Of trust dated
October 20. 1904, under which the Guaranty
Trust Company Of New York is the Successor
Trustee. the undersigned have consented TO
act as a committee for the protection OF
the interests Of all of the holders Of said
bonds who shall become parties to an agree
ment now in course Of preparation to be
dated July 2s. 1911.
Holders OF said Six Per Cent. Gold Bonds
are hereby requested to deposit their said
bonds with all unmatured coupons. II coupon
bonds) with the GUARANTY TRUST COM
PANY OF NEW YORK. 2S Nassau Street.
New York City, the depositary to be named
negotiable certificates OF deposit. All regis
tered bonds must be accompanied by powers
of attorney TO transfer them to the COM
mittee.
The decree OF the Supreme Court allows
a period of six months for the accomplish
ment Of its directions. In view OF the
shortness ow this period Of time and the
many things to te done, the Committee
deems immediate and concerted action essen
tial for the protection Of the interests Of
the bondholders. and 1t therefore requests
that said bonds be deposited at once. but not
later than AUGUST %, 1911.
Copies Of the deposit agreement may be
obtained on and after July 81, 1911. from the
depositary or from the Secretary Of the Com
mittee
Application will be made to list the GER
tificates of deposit issued by the committee
upon the New York Stock Exchange.
Dated July q. 1911
ALEXANDER J. HEMPHILL,
Chairman;
+. DE WITT CUYLER,
ROWLAND DAVIS,
J. HORACE HARDING,
ALBERT II. WIGGIN,
Committee.
LEWIS B. FRANKLIN. Secretary.
% Nassau ST., New York City.
MORGAN ]. OBRIEN, Counsel
The Washington times., 1911-08-06

Street was filled to overfiowing with
rumors. One particularly insistent
report was to the effect that an i'm
pOrtant pool in the market had been
denied the renewal OF a large loan
maturing in Paris. Careful inquiry
exchange brokers failed to confirm
the rumor and it is thought to be
without foundation. 1t is generally
believed in banking circles, however,
that the rumor was based upon the
policy of the Paris bankers in re-
stricting foreign accommodations
pending the Moroccan disturbance.
This is, of course. quite natural in
view of the aggravated form of the
dispute at one stage.
Naturally with many harassing de-
velopments, threatened Investigations
and threatened litigation of various
kinds and with the political situation
so highly unsettled as 1t Is, specula-
tive sentiment is much depressed and
the prevailing opinion appears to be
that little is to be expected either of
the security market or of general in
dustry until these matters are clear
ed up at the Presidential election. or
course, this does not imply that Sc
curities will not revive from the pres
ent slump or that business Is to con-
tinue without some recovery from its
present depressed condition. The
weight of banking opinion, however,
is lUdl anu
operations upon a large scale cannot
be expected while so much uncertain
ty remains 10 hamper industry.
Industrial Matters.
The leading trade authorities re-
port no decided change in the con-
spicuous Industries. Advices from
the ircn and steel trade are to the
effect that orders are fairly well
maintained and that there has been
further slight expansion in the out
put of leading manufactures. Bank
clearances this week are but a trifle
under the corresponding week of 1910
and the last report of railway equip
ment shows a moderate reduction in
the number Of idle cars. Despite the
conservatism of domestic industry II
may be noted that export shipments
are well maintained and that the in
ternational business is of excellent
volume.
Naturally the activities of the Inter
state Commerce Commission in letting
II be known that an inquiry is con-
tcmplated into the rates on live stock
and meat products on the Western and
Southwestern railways and on ore and
steel rates in the West taken with the
decision in the Spokane rate case last
week, has directed attention to the con-
ditiOn of railway earnings and raises
the question of how much curtailment
of revenue the roads can stand without
affecting dividends. The earnings OF the
week were unfavorable in many in
stances. Thus AtChison for June re-
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
FINANCIAL
The
American Tobacco
Company
PREFERRED STOCK
To the holders of preferred stock OF
THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COM
PANY;

In view Of the direction in the recent de-
cision Of the Supreme Court of the United
states In the suit brought by the United
states OF America against The American
4ooacco Company and Others that proceed
1nss De had for the purpose OF ascertaining
ana determining upon some plan method
OF dissolving the combination and of re-
creating out Of the elements now composinR
II new condition which shah be honestly
In harmony with and nc; repugnant to the
Ia" without unnecessary injury to the pub
Hc OF the rights OF private property, and at
the request Of the holders OF a large amount
OF the preferred stock Of said The American
Tobacco Company, the undersigned have con-
sented to act as a committee for the nro-
lection OF the interests Of all of the holders
OF said preferred stock who shall become
parties to an agreement now in course Of
preparation. to be dated July 2s. 1911.
Holders Of said preferred stock are re-
quested to deposit their certificates on or
before AUGUST ., 1911, with CENTRAL
TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, 81 Wal!
Street. New York City. the depositary to
be named In said agreement which will
issue transferable certificates OF deposit
therefor. All certificates must be properly
endorsed in blank and bear all stock trans
fer stamps required by the laws Of the State
"a -Nc" 4OEA
As the opinion OF the Supreme Court d.
rects that period Of six months be allowed
Tor the accomplishment of the purposes above
stated. the interests of the holders OF said
preferred stock demand. IN the judgment Of
the committee. immediate and concerted
action for their protection. and the Com
mittee urges the necessity Of an immediate
deposit OF said stock
Copies OF the deposit agreement may be
obtained on and after July 81, 1911, from
the depositaTy or from the secretary Of the
committee.
Application will be made to list the GER
tiicates Of deposit Issued by the committee
upon the New York Stock Exchange.
Dated July q, 1911
J. N. WALLACE,
ChaIrmanS
FREDERICK STRAUSS,
CHARLES ID. NORTON,
HARRY BRONNER,
ERNEST ISELIN,
Committee.
F. L. BABCOCK, Secretary.
81 Wall Street. New York City.
ADRIAN H. LARKIN. Counsel.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Fire Loss Estimate.

The police have placed the damage
done by fire last Tuesday to the home
Of Mrs. Novella r. Reynolds, 1449 U
street northwest. at s1,1O0. The blaze
was caused by the explosing OF a caa
Of cleaning fluid in a room on the Sec
oDd floor, Damage to the building
amounted to 5000 and to the furniture
$500, according to the police estimate
The damage was confined chiefly to two
bedrooms and a bathroom on the Sec
ond floor.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06


dssued under Indenture to Morton Trust Co.
dated juno 18th. 1901. Of which the Guar
anty Trust Company of n. Y. is the Success
sor Trustee.)
The Supreme Court OF the United States
In its decision In the suit brought by the
United States against The American Tobacco
Company and others. has directed that pro-
ceedings be had In the Circuit Court Of the
United States for the purpose Of ascertaIning
and determining upon some plan or method
Of dissolving the combination. and Of re-
creating, out of the elements now composing
1t, a new condition, which shall be honestly
in harmony with and not repugnant to the
law. These proceedings must necessarily
affect the interest Of every holder OF the
securities OF The American Tobacco Com
pany and Of every holder OF the bonds
OF the Consolidated Tobacco Company The
undersigned have consented, at the re-
quest OF the holders OF number OF
the Four Per Cent Gold Bonds Of
the American Tobacco Company to act
as a Committee for the protection Of
the interests Of all holders Of the said bonds
and OF all holders Of the outstanding Fifty
Year Four Per Cent. Gold Bonds of the
Consolidated Tobacco Company. who shall
become parties to an agreement now in course
of preparation, to be dated July 2Sth, 1911
Holders Of the said bonds are requested to
deposit the same with the Guaranty Trust
Company Of New York, rs Nassau street.
New York City. the depositary to be named
in said agreement, which will issue trans
ferrable certificates Of deposit therefor. All
registered bonds must be properly endorsed
in blank.
The committee believes that the interests
both of the holders of the -Four Per Cent.
Bonds Of The American Tobacco Company
and of, the Four Per Cent. Gold Bonds Of
the Consolidated Tobacco Company demand
that measures be promptly taken for their
protection. The decision Of the Supreme
Court indicates that the proceedings must
be completed and their purposes substantially
accomplished within six months. Immediate
action is therefore absolutely necessary. and
the Committee requests that the said bonds
be deposited at snce. Deposits will be re-
ceiyed I'D to and including the 9TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1911.
Copies Of the deposit agreement may be
had on and after July 31st. 1911, 1roal the
GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY, or from
the Secretary Of the Committee. 1t IL the
intention OF the Committee to mako an ap-
plication to have the certificates OF deposit
issued by the Committee listed upon the
New York Stock Exchange.
Dated New York. July %, 1911
CHARLES III. SABIN,
Chairman,
PHILIP LEHMAN,
IS r.. McALLISTER,
SAMUEL McROBERTS,
SAMUEL SLOAN,
Committee.
F. ]. H. SUTTON. .-
Secretary.
IS Nassau Street, New York.
EVARTs. CHoATE & SHERMAN.
JOSEPH H. cHoATE
Counsel.
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
re Weight of Influences Standard Oil Oft SO Points on Rec
Clark To Address Irish.

Clark has promised to be the principal
speaker at the thirty-eighth annual
picnic of the United Irish Societies, Au-
gust l5, providing Congress adjourns by
that time,
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
Smashed Old Tower.

VIENCIA. Spain. Aug. 6-The forti-
dcation. the collapse of which from old
axe was reported Yesterday. was the
Fortress BrunoI. an ancient Moorish
tower. Four houses were DESTROYED
The Washington times., 1911-08-06
THE STOCK MARKET OF THE WEEK

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