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The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
Direct ELECTION Of Senator.

While the passage through the SEN
ate of the proposed constitutional
amendment providing for the direct
election of United States Senators by
the people is a victory heretofore with
out precedent the fact still remains that
there is fly in the amber
The amendment offered by Senator
Bristow, which provides that the Fed
eral government shall control the time,
manner, and places of holding these
elections, and which was adopted
through the casting vote of the Vice
President, is totally at variance with
the purpose Of the original proposition.
In all the discussion of the question,
both in the States and in the lower
branch of Congress, it has never been
even hinted that the direct election Of
Senators by the people should be other
than State affair. 1t looks, indeed,
as if the Bristow amendment is nothing
IIlOIC Illdu dIl HlullSSl hiSlhOd VI HuAh-
flying the reform.
There is now and always will be a
difference of opinion as to whether the
proposed step is wise one. The ma
jority of the States, however, have de-
manded it, and the representatives OF
the people in the House have invariably
indorsed it Under these circumstances
the constitutional amendment should
have been adopted without embarrassing
it by adding Federal interference and
supervision.
The House ought not to accept the
Senate's amendment Let the people
in the States manage their own affairs.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
SOME HAILsToNEs.

They Ranged from the Sisc OF
PeBbles to Hens Eggs.
From the Baltimore Sun.
Joseph M. Spencer, Govanstown-They
were as large as hen eggs.
w. Clarence Craumer, Towson-out of
a pile OF hail raked up on my lawn /
found one stone measuring seven inches
in circumference.
Thomas w. offutt. Towson-The stones
were as large as a half dollar in cir
conference.
Mr. John D. c. Duncan-They were as
large as marbles at Lutherville.
At Roland Park residents say the hail
was as large as pigeon eggs
Thoae living at Mount washington COM
pared the size with hen eggs.
Residents along Park Heights avenue
insist that they picked up stones as
large as half dollar In circumference.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY A. w. MACY.

THE BATTLE OF THE KEGS.
At one time during the war of
the Revolution some enterprising
patriots of Bordentown, N. j.,
fixed up a few torpedoes in the
shape OF kegs, and sent them
floating down the river. They
were filled with gunpowder. and
so arranged mechanically that
rubbing against another object
they would explode. 1t was
hoped that one of them might
come in contact with one OF the
British ships lying at anchor at
Philadelphia, and blow her up.
This hope was not realized. but
they succeeded in soaring the
British in and around Philadel-
phia within an inch of their
lives. One OF the kegs" rubbed
against q block OF floating
ice and exploded, creating
wild CONSERVATION among the
British. For twenty-four hours
thereafter they fred at every OBJ
1ect seen moving on the bosom OF
the river. This afforded great
amusement to the Americans, and
Judge Francis Hopkinson. one OF
the signers OF the Declaration of
Independence. wrote a ballad
about the affair. in which he
poked much fun at the British.
The closing stanza read thus:
"such feats they did perform that
day
nAgaInst those wicked kegs. sir.
home,
They'll make their boasts and
brags. SIR -
tcOyrisht. isf1. b. Joseph ,. BO~ls.l
Te-nsrrow-srhe BIanket Pro-
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
MELLIN CHILDREN
TAKEN BY FATHER
Court Orders Mother to Give
Up Babies in Suit.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Pittsburg. June 12.-The two little chill
dren Of Mrs. Andrew w. MellIn, wife of
the Pittsburg banker, whose divorce pro-
ceedings have been the sensation of
Pittsburg, were taken from her to-day
after a stormy session in the Orphans
Court and are now held in the residence
OF Richard Quay.
At the same time the wedding presents
and all clothing belonging to Mrs. Mellin
were removed from the house by direction
of Mr.. Mellin. ..-'
Several women friends of Mrs. Mellin
endeavored to sympathize with her in
court, but were rudely pushed away by
deputy sherifts. A fight ensued between
the angry women and the officers, which
caused an uproar in court.
Mrs. Mellin Is at the home of friends
tonight, and the Mellin mansion is
closed, with the banker the sole occu-
pant.
Capt. Curthey, the English army officer
named as correspondent by MeIlin in the
divorce complaint. has not yet appeared
before the banker to demand a retraction
of alleged misstatements.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
RYAN PLANS TOUR.
Millionaire Leaves His ONCE to Re.
gain Lost Health.

New York. June 12-Thomas Fortune
Ryan left to-day on the steamer Adriatic
in search OF health. The fnancier is In
feeble health, and leaned heavily on his
son Allan on the walk up the gangplsnk
of the ship.
The Ryan party viii take an automobile
tour through Europe unless e quiet spot
is found in France, where the tired mill
Iionalre may forget the troubles Of Wall
street.
Ryan refused to discuss business, but
was willing to talk about his trip. and
said he would be free from cares for
three months.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
TOLD In PARAGRAPHS

Detroit, Mich. June 12.-Edward sleethr
a motorman, was perhaps fatally injured
by a mob of Italians to-day after he had
run over an eighteen-months' old boy.
Houston. Tex, June 12.-The first bail
OF the 1911 cotton crop was sold here at
auction to-day for $1.o15.
Brussels, Belgium, June 12-The big
dirigible ballon BelgiQue broke from her
moorings to-day and foated on to the
southeast No one was aboard.
Cleveland, Ohio, June 12-The striking
garment workers won q court victory to-
day when the seven prisoners arrested
for doing picket duty were released.
Allentown, Pa, June 12.-George Bellas,
Greek, Of Lafayette College. Easton,
Pa, Is in a serious physical condition to-
day. the result Of being overcome by heat
In a Marathon race Saturday afternoon.
London, June 1.-THE Duke Of West
minister was badly injured in a polo
game at Roehampton to-day.
Liverpool, England. June I2.-John
Cotter, secretary OF the Union Of Ship
Stewards, announced to-day that the in
ternational marine strike. involving 165,-
0OO men, would be called this week.
Bogota Colombia, June 1.-TWO Colom-
bians, who attacked and stabbed WILL
lam B. MacMaster, American vice con-
| sui at Cartagena, were sentenced to
prison terms of fourteen and six years
respectively, to-day.
Baltimore, Md, June 12-Skidding over
| the wet track on locked wheels, a west
bound North avenue car this morning
crashed with terrific impact into a north
bound Hartford avenue car. knocking 1t
from the track and injuring the con-
ductor and two passengers.
Baltimore, Nd, June IA foxhound
supposed to be rabid, created terror here
this morning biting another dog and
attacking eight persons.
Killmlchael, Miss, June 1.-Two per-
sons were killed and a score injured in a
cyclone early to-day.
Bath, Pa, June 12-In a quarrel at the
breakfast table to-day. Joseph Klepnac
was stabbed to death by his wife. Mary.
with fork.
Detroit, Mich, June 12.-Mrs. Bertha
Lothamer, sixty years old, was burned
to death this morning. when her home
caught fire. She lived alone and might
have escaped If she had not tried to
save her pet dog.
New York, June IA carload OF fifty
three New York founding babies was
started West over the New York Gem
tral to-day, each Of the little ones headed
for a home with foster parents in the
| West.
Dover, n. H, June 12.-walter Glidden.
| of Rochester, N. H. escaped from the
Stratford County Jail Sunday afternoon
by saving through the bars.
Pittsburg, June 12-Joseph Fekert aged
four, was killed; Mary Arvinuke, aged
six. critically injured, and Katie Desso,
aged six, badly cut and bruised. when
run down by a train at McKeesport last
night.
| Kansas City, No, June n-The hf-
teenth annual worlds convention Of the
Baraca and Philathea Bible classes
opened here to-day.
| Liverpool, England, June R.-Six persons
! lost their lives in q factory fire in the
manufacturing town Of Litherland. five
miles north Of here. to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

able courage for any legislator to place
himself upon the side Of the men who
woald again infict it upon the com
mun:ty.
In this case, as in many others. the
value of publicity in exposing legisla-
ton of an injurious nature has been
abundantlt shown.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
KNOTT DECLINING.
Former Governor of Kentucky Is
Seriously III.

Lebanon, KY. June 12-J. Proctor
Knott, former governor of Kentucky. Is
reported 20 be seriously Ill at his home
here
Physicians called to Gov. Knotts home
tonight said there was little hope for his
recovery, as he Is eighty-two ana IN the
advanced stage Of rheumatic trouble.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
LINE GIVES SHOCK.
Crossed Wire Cause of Dangerous
Experience.

Mont Clair, N. J.,.June 12.-Frank Joyce
had an experience this morning that he
would not pass through again for d
million dollars. By the merest accident
he touched clothesline and received q
charge of about 1000 volts Of electricity.
He dropped like a flash and was found
an hour later by the gardener and sup
posed to be dead. 1t was with difficuIty
that he was revived. One finger is ter
ribly lacerated.
Mr.. Joyce started out this morning to
see the damage done by the big storm.
He noticed a colthesline on the pavement
and he stopped down to put It out of the
way. 1t was crossed with an electric
wire.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
The peorle wand Aetion.

FfUm the PittsbarE Post
Another canvass Of the Senate has been
made and the interesting statement
heraided sthat the President win win his
nght for reciprocity But the people
are getting tired Of predictions. They
want to see the victory. II some one can
only suggest method by which the
hold UP In the Senate can be abbreviated
the whole country viii rejoice ana be>e
s5Dae hope IN the success Of the Presi-
dents eforts to whip the obstrnctionists
Into lire
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
.eanoe Men 70 Enfertain,

The Inter-Club Canoe Association VIII
give q smoker this evening ON the vir-
Iginia shtrs OF the Potomac River above
the Three Sisters Island. The feature will
be moving pictures Of canoe regattas.
The washington Canoe Club minstreis
and talent from tbs Potomac Boak Club
wiz fulRish tho cnterlal1ps1k
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
p.r.Iann to De in Conference.

The FIRST annual conference OF tne FER
sian American Educational Society win
be held in the lecture hall Of the Public
Library Friday and Saturday OF this
week. The object 10 10 bring about the
commercial ana educational union OF Per-
sIa with this country. Prominent men OF
both countries win take an active part
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
HOME NEWS wHILEAwAY

TO keep fn toueb with hozae
news yyashinstonIans 1eavinE ne
city nbousd noz faiI g haye The
Waahlneton Heeald nallet -
them. II WIN - sent prumntix,
ard addresses mng Ne chanaef -
offen a. desired wltb6ut fnte1-
reptltn ef sttVlce.
1IafI esder o. ,nhone Nnln 1coo.
ettlse ~ eIt aa1 neu sl4resss..
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Now that Ptttsburg scientist has dis
covered way, through use Of micro
scope, to tell whether woman has been
kissed, we may expect the introduction
of experts in divorce trials.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Woodrow Wilson may not have a yearn-
ing for the Presidential nomination, but
his whirlwind tour and its results look
suspicious,
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
Fire I'm Organ Factory.

staunton. va, June 1s.-The Putnam or
gan factory sustained q loss by FIRE esti-
mated al 1900 to-day. when three drying
kiIns were burned The fartpry buildings
were at no time in danger. atthough there
Nas great alarm for q time
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

There are, strange to say, many con-
tented people in this country who, would
rather go to an amusement park than see
King George and Queen Mary parade
the streets Of London.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Something must be radically wrong
with the mayor of Springfield, Ohio. He
declined half Of his salary, returning It
to the city. The truth may be he has
enough without the city's lucre
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

cat may look at a king, tbut an
American visitor to the coronation must
dig far down in his jeans before he may
have a glance at the big show.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

The graduation exercises at the Arm.
strong Manual Training School, where
girls sewed. cooked, and trimmed hats,
instead Of reading essays. is the begin
ming Of the new education.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Il takes the washington newsboys to
forge ahead. One has de1ed the author
tiles in Mexico and established republic
OF his own.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

The disadvantages of being New York
millionaire with taste for feminine So
ciety are becoming more and more ap-
parent.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

During all this argument about aero
planes and Mexican situations, It might
be in reason to discover what has be-
come Of the universal transfer.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
0ne characferlzalion onlflea,

EIm fhe AcaisFILIe Ecurlsz-J -Juunol-
The sherman law has been dubbed
archale slis|neenuoes. zoo sesere FOR ilf-
cfsI ccnstruetIcn. not eirict enough 70
ceiln tie thieves Il has been called
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Chancellor Day. of Syracuse University,
has uttered another plea for the down.
trodden capitalist.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

A Pittsburg man dislocated his jaw
ya~ning while in theater. This is an
Incident which no press agent has ever
used.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Nov that the raising Of the Maine is
near. it Is about time for Congress to
decide what 10 do with the shattered
vessel
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

The investigation habit has gone so far
that the Stanley committee now wants
to know what Gary eats for dinner.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
often the Case.

When the boss Is trying to scheme out
a way to carry a clerk over the dull
season, that's the time the clerk selects
to strike him for salary raise.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
A Different Errand.

miss wombat accepted me last night" f"
Il suppose you are around to-day re-
ceiving congratuiations3
mo; I'm around to-day trying to bor-
row 500 to buy the ring"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
4 south Sea Maenate.

Then you don't want to be rescued?'
NO. replied the man on the tropical
isle. "I have already accumulated over
100000 clam shells. What's the use of
going back to civilization and having to
start afresh7,
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

From the Chattanooga Times
Nobody Knows How Dry AM con-
tinues to b the officiaI anthem of golf
tournaments.
Flcn the Chicago Record Herald.
Crowns OF pasteboard are being used
at rehearsals Of the coronation Of King
George. If the. people who are rehears-
ing wish to use crowns studded with
gems the American ladies who have
gone to London to witness the coronation
procession win no doubt be glad to lend
= few gallons OF perfectly good dia-
mondss
From the Rochsst9 Herald.
Western health departments have been
enslyzine chewing gum for deieterious
substance. and pronounce Il safe. Hoorays
fism he Eszns1iIl1 Journal
Don't pick the oranges while they are
green. cautions Or Wiley Not being
- an rssres-4ee0ine Ee,shbprhood- We
H0n1
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
a WiiIfnr WORKER.

won't you Join our party7 We want
to get 1t whipped into shape.
s.Iu that case, I can do you more good
on the other side. III help whip YOU"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
After fhe WeddinR

He seeketh the department store
And wonders II he can
Exchange eight berry dishes for
A common frying pan.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

What a lot Of money we saved by not
being invited to attend the coronation!
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
oecan ssea.a.htp..

Nsa Ycrk. 1nnf ls-Ar.fred: Khiscr Wilhelm De-
Gruse fr1n nFtmu: Berlin. from Nsplss: Hell|s
CIntI lIrm Chf|1Ii1nsrn1z
E1II11. Kaiser H|Ihnun II. n EIEnan. MIcN
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

And think what a saving on the nervous
system it is not to have a real ball team!
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
Geftfnr Rxnerience.

The grocer likes to see people make
garden. They soon begin to wonder how
he can sell vegetables so cheap.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
Usare of Battle Ships,

THE American residents Of Hongkong
have asked for a battle ship"
"Are they In danger Of any kind7"
Certainly not They want to give a
dance"
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MopERN REaU1REMENTs.

MODEhN hEQUAhEnENIs.
Could Gifted Pope decant on soap
II he were with US still,
Or Robert Burns do lyric turns
About patent pill2
Could Johnny Keats perform the feats
That rhymsters do to-day,
Or Thomas Moore bring to the fore
A street car roundelay?
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Brussels. Belgium. June 12-The big
dirigible bsllon BelgiQue broke from her
moorings to-day and f1oated OF to the
southeast. No one was aboard.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Cleveland. Ohio, June 12.-The striking
garment workers won court victory to-
day when the seven prisoners arrested
for doing picket duty were released.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Houston. Tex, June 1.-THE first bail
OF the 1911 cotton crop was sold here at
auction to-day for $1.015.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-14

Detroit, Mich, June 12.-Edward Sleethr
a motorman, was perhaps fatally injured
by a mob of Italians to-day after he had
run over an eighteen-months' old boy.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
REV. G. A. MUNRO
RESIGNS No
REASON GIVEN
Pastor of Congregational Church for
Nearly Four Years. - Committee
Will Prepare Commendatory
Resolutions for Him.

Rev. George A. Munro, pastor of
the First Congregational church of
this city, has resigned and his res
at business meeting of the congre-
CATION.
The statement that he intended to
sever the pastoral relation was made
at the Sunday morning service. but
the minister gave no reason for his
desire to resign. save that he had
two other calls which he must con-
slider. This morning Mr.. Munro sta
ted. Il have nothing further to an
nounce. My health does not enter
into the matter, as | feel have per-
formed the work of a well man |
did say that | had not quite realized
ala my expectations, but / believe any
pastor will say the same at any PEE
riod Of his work. %
According 10 an agreement be-
tween Rev. Munro and his church
three months notice must be given
by either side before the pastoral re-
lationship can be severed. a COM
mittee was appointed last evening to
confer with Rev. Munro and decide
whether or not that full time Will be
insisted upon by the churcn.
A committee has also been appoint
ed to prepare resolutions which will
probably be highly commendatory of
the resigning pastor and his work
during the past three years and a
nalf he has been in charge of the
local work.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
Kitchen Shower for Prospective Bride


This afternoon Misses Lillian and
Winifred Sawyer entertained at de-
lightful 500" party at their home on
North First street. in compliment to
Miss Lois Gibson, whose marriage is
to occur within the next few weeks.
There We're present twelve of Miss
Gibson's friends and the afternoon
was pleasantly spent with cards, the
prize for the lucky winner of the
highest score, being beautiful gold
violet pin.
The rooms We're decorated with
pink and white, hearts and wedding
bells being used in great profusion,
with the pink and white carnations
In the dining room where n dainty
supper was served about six o'clock
the table, exquisite in detail. was a
dream of pink and white; a beautiful
bowl of pink and white carnations
and smilax forming the centrepiece
A single large pink carnation at each
plate was fastened to the dainty lit
tie place cards The unique feature
of the table appointments was the use
of cunning little toy kitchen dishes
in every available manner. Silver,
candalabra shaded with Pink cast
rosy glow over the whole \ huge
enamel dish pan was presented to
the bride elect before refreshments
were served and was found to contain
an article of kitchenware from oacn
some humorous bit of original verse
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
TAKES
ALL PRIZES
AFTER MEET
T. C. Carman at ST. Joe horticultural
Show Has "a First Prizes. Sec
retary Sahffer Wires for Next
National Convention Here.

- Mesa and Delta counties, rep !
3 resenting Western Colorado at :.
3 the National Horticultural show :.
:. mt st. Joseph, MO-, are cleaning :.
= up all the prizes in the category. !.
:, according to messages received :.
i here today from f. c. Carman. :,
. who, with Harry Richardson of :.
= Delta, are at st. Joe with their :
:, exhibits. The Western Slope has :.
q taken "a first prizes, % seconds :,
= and 20 thirds on fruit and the :.
: exhibit is making the hit of the :.
!, convention. :,
:, Secretary Shaffer of the Cham :,
!, ber of Commerce has wired the :.
!, convention asking it to come to :.
: Grand junction next year. 1t is Z,
= believed with so many winnings :,
), here and such good reputation :,
!. that is held gy Grand Junction :,
= growers that the national horti- :,
:, cultural body will consider the :;
- matter seriously. :;
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The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
TOO SMALL TO MARRY
BOY COMMITS SUICIDE
Sentinel Special Service

Sentinel Special Service.
New York. Nov. 2S.-"Little Har-
ry' Marshall, who reached the age
of 10 few weeks ago without hav-
ing risen above the 5-foot level in
height. ended his life yesterday be-
cause the poignant realization of ma
lures niggardliness kept him from
proposing TO the girl he loved
He drank dose of cyanide of po-
tassium in the room he shared with
his father at 927 Cortlandt avenue.
hte Bronx, after writing farewell let
ters, which told the tragedy of the
little boy who couldn't grow up.
In one of the letters he wrote the
words that he never had dared to ut
ter referring to Alice" the girl in
the case, as his sweetheart" and be-
queathing to her his most priced pos
session, an honor certificate from
an English school.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
To INVESTIGATE POISON
JOKE IN GAY GOTHAM
Associated Press

Associated Press.
New York, Nov. 2S.-The core
ner's jury is Investigating today who
put the bottle labeled "Vermuth. ="
but really containing carbolic acid
on the table beside Alice Tristame.
the Irish singer. who died yesterday
after drinking from the bottle at
the club house in Van Cortlandt
park. 1t was first thought that the
act was suicide, but it is now thought
that the death was either the result
of the woman's own mistake or of
a clumsy practical Joke.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
ADVOCATE SAFEGUARDS
FOR BUILDERS IN LABOR
CONVENTION OPEN TODAY
Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 2S.-Better
means of safeguarding workmen en-
gagged on buildings by uniform build
ing regulations and agreements with
the architects and contractors, so as
10 prevent stubs, were recommended
by President Hort when the build
ing trades department of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor opened its
annual convention today
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
Back to Kansas CITY.

Sam Harwitz, the fighting brake
man. leaves this evening on No.
6 for Kansas City, where he will Wis
it his parents for the rest of the
winter. Harwitz is well known all
over Colorado as lightweight pu-
silist and is believed by many ex-
perts TO be a conner lie will be
welcomed back to Grand junction by
all local fight fans.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28

Ralph Smith. one of the pcstoffice
inspectors from Denver, is visitor
in the city today on business. lie is
looking up some alleged irregulari-
ties in the use of the mails.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28
DIPLOMATS At ROME !
PAY RESPECTS TO new
AMERICAN CARDINAL S

Rome, Nov. zo.-The new Ameri-
can cardinals, Falconio, O'Connell
and Farley held a state reception to-
day. the diplomatic corps calling in
the morning and tnc cardinals resi-
dent in Rome in the afternoon.
Nice dressed Turkeys, 10 cents per
pound at Kicks Grocery.
Juanita Coal; cut kindling; jet. 3o3.
The daily sentinel., 1911-11-28

George w. Peugh. district mana
ger of the Mountain States Telephone
company. returned today from Dem
yer. where he has been spending
the past week.