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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-29
The Evening Chit Chat
By RUTH CAMERON

NAfE went on very prosperously, CONSIDERING. as people say of a
w young ladys drawing, or a Frenchman's English, o a woman's
' v tragedy, IT of the poor little dwarf who works without fingers,
or the ingenious sailor who writes with his toes, n generally Of any
performance which is accomplished means seemingly inadequate to its
Production "-Niss Milford.
r l wonder sometimes if that word Considering doesn't do more
harm than any word in the English language.
l. l have read someWhere that it takes a clever mar to succeed, but
Twice a clever a man to explain why he didn't succeed.
I don't think so.
For there is always some explanatory circun-
stances which, he can work up and hitching "con-
sidering' to it persuade himself, at least, that he
really has done wonders considering"
'"Considering" is the excuse that half success
always gives for not being complete success.
"Considerng' is the screen of justification that
the soul when knows that +: is not receiving what
truth.
considering is the towards word and the
sluggards word. When you find yourself thinking
that you have done anything pretty we'll consider
ing" look out. You are j. a frame of mind that
is fatal to progress. Ask yourself how we'll you
have done, not Considering" not making allow
fences, and you will have a far better. If btterer tonic for effort.
If we could only drop the word considering and all its equivalents
from or language, I think W e would be better off.
But hod-what am saying7 l forgot. On the contrary that
would be a calamity indeed. for remember now there are other uses
for the word. Sweet and commendabe uses.
For l think the really great man is he who Is Gas tolerant of other
peoples sins and weaknesses as he is tolerant Of his own"
Considering that she had Il 0 mother, l think she is a very good
girl"
considering that he had no education I think he has succeeded
iwonderfully"
use It like that and the fewer We use it with the first person. the better
for u souls good.
~ r
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when tricked out in the trousered gar
ment is referred to by the family as
Tommy Tucker of nursery fame,
Now, the little dress pictured of
checked gingham, box plated and
made in one piece, is a sensible style
for a playtime costume, and the sun
bonnet of the same material Is a pic
turesque addition to the outfit.
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II You Had Twenty Millions

you would naturally seek the assistance and advice of a
strong and reliable financial institution to cooperate
with you in its profitable management.
But the smaller your fortune the more necessary its con-
servation-the Trust Company is for the man Of small
means, as well as the minionaire-for the clerk and
salesman, as well as their employer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-29

Although the exact origin of insur-
ance is unknown. it is believed that 1t
dates back to the wear A a. p.
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OPPOSE TAX METHODS.
Citizens of Alexandra County, Va,
Demand Change.

The methods OF taxing assessments
prevailing in Alexandria county were
criticised by residents of Arlington at
a meeting last night at the home OF
Miles C. Munson. The administration
Of George H. Rucker. clerk of Alex
andria county, was scored by Frederick
Handy, who also criticised the county
clerk for Withholding the delinquent
tax fund for settlement until the end
of the year. Mr.. Thomas was Endorsed
for county clerk by Frank Ryan.
r. Gordon Finney. a candidate for the
board OF supervisors. spoke on the IN
equality Of the assessment. and also con-
tended that additional powers should
be conferred upon the board OF super
yisors, in order that the proper de-
yeIopment of towns into cities. the
provision Of proper facilities for pave
ments and other matters, might ade-
ouately be attended to.
D. B. Wheeler was chairman or the
meeting.
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and get Emil. He's quicker at figure

and get Emil. He's quicker at figures
than YOU.
THAT is true" admitted Ivan. but do
you not. yourself. wish to be sure that
you are right before you
"Oh. damn!" calculated Dick. too irrt-
tated to use care in the selection OF his
profanity. This isn't case like the next
revolution-something to be done in the
now
Il cannot see why he imprisoned her.
replied Ivan. with anxious sincerity. "She
must have done something; because 1t is
not customary to
Customary moaned Dick. Custom
a date here with a"
"A date?" asked the puzzled Ivan.
Its slang. you know" explained Dick.
I'm Arabia they eat dates. In your be-
the moments at which cars have been
blown up: but here, at home, they merely
signify an engagement with an attractive
young lady"
You said she was prisoner"
well, Great Scott, didn't you have to
you were caught trying to deprive ST.
IBERIA Of some favorite guest?"
THAT was in a great cause, not merely
for common trespasser
Common trespasser. Well. you have
the nerve! Wait until you have seen her.
Now, then. have one Of the cook
dresses in this bundle. and l want you to
put it on and
PUT it on?" cried the astonished Ivan.
why should l put on the dress of a
cook?"
Ivan, confound you!" said Dick. who
was nearly at the end of his patience.
II shall be glad to give you all the de-
tails your heart can wish tomorrow. but
this is the time for action" He let the
dress unfold and held 1t invitingly toward
his ally. Come, now, get into this and
then"
"I refuse said Ivan. stifiy. Il am
willing to do all that friend should. but
I refuse to be made ridiculous for no rea-
son. Why must l look like a female
cookr'
"you won't look like her. Shed pull the
hair OFF any one who suggested 1t. But
she is the only one of sufficient size
whose dress I could get. Now. hop into
it,
Ivan took the dress gingerly and looked
at 1t intently. while his face wrinkled with
conflicting emotions. Presently, as
though turning his back on q drowning
friend, he handed back the dress, saying.
sadly: mo. l cannot. Never In all my
life have I hoped into a dress. Even
when I escaped from Russia, I came
came to America? No, 1t was for suffer
ing humanity"
"Oh"-Dick swallowed-"forget suffer
ing humanity. Humanity is SO hardened
to suffering by this time that 1t won't
mind keeping it up the little time that
this is going to take you. can't bother
with you any longer. You insisted on
coming, you were wild for the chance.
now II you are going to have cold feet.
why go on back and I'll risk my life
alone. After I am
II am willing to risk my life anywhere.
any time. il 1t will help the cause, but
why must I look like q cook? My feet
are not cold. am willing. but it seems
all foolishness. II you want to practice
at making love-
+ Don't go too far with your internal
Stupidity" threatened Dick. and then re-
calling the nature OF the subject before
him. resumed, frankly: This is the idea,
Ivan. The guards are armed. II they
saw two men prowling about they would
shoot, but you dress up like q woman,
decoy one OF them past this old building.
shall hide IN the shadow, throw him.
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CHAPTER XVII.
Ivan Crawls Under the Machine.

A glad thrill shot through the Russian
at the words. He noted Dicks suppressed
excitement and his heart was glad. AT
last the hour had come, at last a great
blow was to be struck for the cause, and
with his whole heart in it, he gave his
hand to his friend in a mighty grip. he
asked no questions, the fervor OF his
grasp indicated that he was content to
await developments, and would then do
his part, let that part be what 1t might
Dick felt this and a new confidence
welled up in his breast. He turned to-
ward the spot where he had hidden the
dress. and, in turning, stumbled against
MuIliean. who felt sure that the mys-
terious disclosure was soon to be made.
"EYrst." said Dick, I'VE must dispose OF
the dog
he offered no objection when Dick opened
the cellar door and unceremoniousIy
thrust him inside, but Wnen the uoor was
Mulligan could not understand, ana SO
closed between himself ana ms master
he conld not restrain a whine OF protest.
"Silence." whispered Dick. 60 down
tho stairs and 60 to sleep. Now, come
along. IVAN
had picked up the bundle. Dick proceeded
70 untold the part which his ally was to
toLa won must be as silent and careful
as possible, Ivan" he said. Ivan nodded.
eve are to rescue girl Wnom my uncle
has imprisoned -,
n came as q surprise to the RUSSIAN.
He was aware that american ireedon'
was largely an ideal, but still, he had
never heard Of q private individual Inn
nr,sonine girls, except in the slums, and
The aituafion surprised him. "A girl
whom your uncle has imprisoned! ne
repeated. .r. J., .o.sse. :,
r..cna bar without disclosing her iden-
tity or letting it be known that TOOK
any part in 1t"
Certainly" responded Ivan. is she
SOCIALISM D.,,- ..h,,. -,
Not exactly" answered Dlch' put size
..Tben why did he imprison herr" asked
Ivan. who was prepared to sacrlnce MN
self gladly for political outlaw put wnc
had a deep-seated aversion to the orol'
nary criminal , %
"0h. hang it, Ivan, he's crank, "a
natic First he's childish and thens ne
a monstrous old tyrant. He built tina,
heather fence and hired those pagan
guards and now he has girl imprisoned
and we're going to rescue ner. NOW oon
tall have everything figured out and
ali Won have to do is to assist me. Keep
xnur eves and ears open for the keepers
I'll do the rest
Silently as painted warriors tney st .,l
through the park until they reacheo lne
d iIerle Here Dick paused and pointing to,
ward it he said: Hes got her IN A., there ere
Ivan folded his arms. shook ms neao
and remarked: Il have thought IL over
That's All right" said Dick. heartily
you don't have to. All you have to 90 Is
to help" Co... - M,
like to help when l cannot approve. !,
seems all wrong, everything. III Al. II ; 90
seems wrong: in the second place to &c
against your uncle seems wrong In Tue
| third place h;,,
Look here, IVAN said Dick. tapping mn
on the shoulder with sun IoI S;i
you put a numeral to all the wrongs o.
| the present age. 1 may as well 80 oac1
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ACCOUNTING SCHOOL OPENS.
Several Addresses Delivered at First
Session at Y. M. C. A. Building.

Homer T. PAGER made the principal ad-
dress at the opening session Of the Wash
ington School of Accountancy held at
the Young Mems Christian Association
last evening. In his address, which was
on Efficiency he paid especial atten-
ton to transportation. public service in
stitutions and private corporations. About
$50 young men were present. NJ. j.
Jones, director of education of the Y. NJ.
c. A., presided at the meeting.
Others who spoke We're w. w. War
wick and j. b. Muller of the Presidents
commission on economy and efficiency:
Prof. Ernst II. Meyer of the bureau OF
the census, John T. Kennedy and Charles
v. Inlay Of the District bar. Charles A.
Pace of New York and Charles II.
Schnepfe of Baltimore.
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line-when it judges broadly-and l am
not pleading when I ask the public to
take my case and examine 1t closely.
Will they put in my position other girls
of seventeen at the time of their marriage
and say that l have done wrong? :.
II have a life to live. Each day II
grows shorter. Must I pass through the
other days in misery because made an
law is lenient to a minor who commits a
fiendish crime. but there is no reprieve
for a girl who makes a false step IN
matrimony.
May Contest Divorce,
ct is said that Mr.. Suydam will sue
me. jury then will assume that my
going away with Mr.. Noble constitutes
the ground on which divorce DEGREES are
granted. may fight the suit; l am not
positive now. / shall probably have to go
through mud to gain the happiness l de-
sire, but it will be worth 1t to me- l
have done nothing wrong, not even In the
eyes of the law, but if court says that
have I am ready to stand the charge.
Married men go wrong. and their reputa-
tions do not suffer. They are still well
come everywhere"
Young Noble was present when Mrs.
Suydam uttered her ideas. She kept her
eyes on him almost constantly, and there
was great affection in her gaze. Billy,
as she calls Noble. looked at her as
earnestly. He is fine-looking. clear
eyed youth, and his experience with the
millionare's wife seems to have given
him stability. He wants to marry her.
There is only one regrettable feature
of this he said. land that Is the odium
it has cast on Mrs. Suydam | would
have made any sacrifice to spare her
name But the law of this state gives
freedom to a married person on only one
ground. We have not transgressed the
law literally; by presumption We nave,
and. while it would be an outrage to
hold that Mrs. Suydam is guilty. q d.
vorce would be welcome opportunity
for us to get married
Decline to Commit Themselves.
TT is reported that Joseph p. Losee.
attorney for Mr.. Suydam. will ask you
both to sign an agreement to be married
at the conclusion Of divorce suit before
he will be willing to bring such a pro-
ceeding" said the reporter. Are you
willing?"
I'VE shall not answer that now" they
both responded I'VE do not believe
there can be any truth in that"
Have you sought another position?''
Noble was asked.
am still employed by the Howard Dust
less Duster Company. When this news
paper notoriety showered about me
asked the Boston office to give me a
short vacation. l found it impossible tc
transact any business with newspaper
men swarming into the office Customers
would not call under the circumstances
The office granted my request and sent
on young woman to fill in during my
absence.
1.-The afternoon papers say my father
intends to take me on a long fishing trip
or some sort Of a cruise. He won't.
am old enough to know that / won't go
Furthermore, I couldn't stay away from
business for that length Of time"
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Hurt in Runaway.

A horse attached to q buggy occupied
by William H. Lacey Of 47S r street
southwest and John Joseph. colored. OF
1877 Sd street southwest was frightened
last night at Sd street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest and ran away. Joseph
lost his hold on the back OF the seat anu
was thrown from the vehicle. sustaining
injuries about the body. After being
treated at the Casualty Hospital he went
to his home.
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APPOINTED DEPUTY MARSHAL.
William r. Palmer Succeeds Oscar
H. Osterman, Resigned.

William r. Palmer was today appointed
by Marshal Palmer a deputy marshal for
the District of Columbia to I'LL the va
cancy caused by the resignation OF Oscar
H. Osterman. Although bearing the same
name as Marshal Palmer. the new ap-
pointee is In no may related to his chief
Mr.. Osterman, who has been in the
marshals office for two years, was ad-
mitted to the bar last spring and will
hereafter practice his profession in this
CITY,
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sternly. Il do not permit impertinence
from hireling. Your master has given
me permission to come here as much as
please"
He has, huh?' questioned Dick
Certainly. II you doubt my word,
call your underlings. who took me before
him early this very evening. Have you
seen the young girl who was walking
here with her dog on the occasion
when"
CTo be continued tomorrow
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and their excessive cost and difficult
handling, are believed to incline the ma
jority of the members of the boards
which submit recommendations to the
Secretary of the Navy for new construc-
ton to conservative course at present.
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LIFE WITHOUT LOVE
Mrs. Suydam Says Husband
Was Not Ideal Mate.
NAY FIGHT DIVORCE SUIT
Declares There Is No Wrong in Her
Relations With Affinity.
WOULD CLEAR NAME OF MUD
Separation From Her Husband We'll
coined by Billy" the Man
in the Case.
WOULD CLEAR NAME OF MUD

NEW YORK, September 20.-Should
Walter L. Suydam. jr.. sue for divorce
It is possible that Mrs. Louise White
l. l., September ) to come to this city
with Frederick Noble, will fight the case.
II want to clear my name.'' she said
to q reporter yesterday in the Regina.
No. 81 West 18th street. For a week it
has been dragged in the mud, and l
intend to show there is nothing wrong
in the relations between Mr.. Noble and
me.
Il have heard nothing to prove that
Mr.. Suydam purposes to sue me. He Is
credited with making a statement to
the effect that he would have papers
drawn up tomorrow, but 1 have heard
nothing from his lawyers or from him.
Il am a good woman and always have
been one. ! like Mr. Suydam very much;
he has been good husband. But l want
ed love, and although my husband has
been as much of gentleman as l or
any one else can hope to meet, he was
not my ideal mate.
Young When She Married.
II was seventeen years old when we
were married. 1 was very young. Think
Of the hundreds of girls who are en-
gagged at seventeen and then, after a few
months and before the ceremony. realize
that their Judgment was immature. After
the wedding I was tied to him by law.
a domineering thing that prescribed that
| must love him always because 1
thought 1 loved him when, We were mar
ried.
II have sense I realize how the world
looks on q woman who leaves her hus-
band because she awakens. / am in ac-
cord with the popular Judgment on this
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Charging alienation Of his wife's affec-
lions, Albert Shapiro has filed suit to re-
cover $4,000 damages from Benjamin
BiaIeke Attorney Crandal Mackey ap-
pears for the husband.
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EXPERTS DIVIDED ON THE
SIZE Of NEW WARSH|PS
Subject Awaiting the Personal
Consideration of Sec
rotary Meyer.

Estimates for the maintenance OF tho
navy for the next fiscal year have been
COMPLETED with one important exception.
namely, the provision for the construction
Of new ships This item has been per
mitted to remain open awaiting the per-
sonal consideration Of Secretary Meyer.
and II Is expected that he will take up the
subject I'm the course Of week or two.
as the estimates must be in the hands OF
the Secretary Of the Treasury before the
18th OF October.
It is pretty well understood that the
Secretary will adhere to the program
which has governed for the past lew
years and suggest to Congress the adhi-
ton Of two first-class battleships ana
corresponding number Of submarines. tor
pedo boat destroyers, GOLFERS and other
auxiliaries.
Controversy Over Size.
These battleships will probably be Of
about the size of the New York ana
Texas just being laid down at New YORK
and Newport News. though strong pres
sure is being brought to bear to have the
size increased to 10000 tons. In order to
give the ships more armor protection
than is planned for the New York type.
as we'll as more and heavier guns.
1t Is urged that the recent striking
tests of the effect Of high-powered naval
ordnance upon armor belts as demon
strated in the firing upon the San Marcos.
once known as the Texas, has made IL
plain that none of the battleships now
afloat is safe against such guns as II
carries.
The practical objections. however, to
further increase in the size of battlesiips,
such as the limited number Of harbors
that would be open to such big ships
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Require Fewer Men.
Utah Grew Already Enlisted.

Carrying tWshtAzsiA passengers and
twelve ears af military equipment. the
United States transplant Fitzpatrick left
Newport News Tuesday for Galveston.
Tex, where she viii take aboard the
10th Infantry faF transportation TO Colon.
Panama,
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LARGEST WAR VESSELS
TO HAVE SMALL CREWS
Complement Of Men Required Aboard
Dreadnoughts Minimized by
Their Equipment.

While the dreadnoughts Florida and
Utah. which will soon be ready for active
service. are the largest vessels in the
United States navy. they will be manned
by smaller crews than many other Amer
lean battleships. The complement of each
OF the new ships will be 824 sailors and
sixty-six marines, exclusive of officers,
while. for instance, the battleship Arkan-
aas is manned by 9O5 bluejackets and
seventy three marines, and the battleship
Connecticut. flagship Of the Atlantic fleet
by 81. sailors and sixty-seven marines
Require Fewer Men.
Naval experts say this is because the
batteries of the new dreadnoughts are
more homogeneous and consequently re-
quife fewer men TO man them.
Despite the fact that the crew of any
one OF the great battieshlps is equal in
number IN the population OF a small
town. the Navy Department foresees nc
difficulty IN supplying the dreadnought.
which viii soon be added to the navy
with adeauate crews.
Utah Grew Already Enlisted.
A sufficient number of recruits alread,
has been enlisted 10 give the Utah It's
full complement, About zoo men have
been assigned Ia the Florida and Ions
before that vessel Is ready for sea tho
remainder of the ga biuejaekets will have
been secured
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tack, and I watched anxiously now as her barricade
of silence trembled before it. AS recognition came
into her eyes she leaned toward me eagerly, every fea'
ture softened.
"He has sent me to you now" I hazarded. II only
I could discover how much she knew about Harvey!
Already I had reasoned that he would not so conf
IDENTIFY have left her to bear the brunt had she known
his right name and identity.
Still she measured me, her eyes alight.
I took her hand in both Of mine. "You can speak
to me freely am his friend, you know" And 60
ing a step further, "He wants me to tell you-it Is
quite safe," 1 dared.
The barrcades went down then. Hasn't he
sold it?' she asked breathlessly.
How stupid the girl was, after all! She had fallen
into my trap so readily, yet with what exquisite sui
lenness she had braved the relentless questioning to
which they had submitted her. Undine had awak-
ened and gloried in her mortality! She was of the
type to die rather than betray a man she loved. 7
might we'll go off, assured that Laura Danforth would
not suffer through any chance revelation. But could
1? Could 1 go on accepting my dollars from CRANKY
& Co. while I permitted Harvey Danforth calmly to
walk away with theirs? There must be some way
to get the precious stones back to them.
I answered the girls question with another in mind.
Remember the danger" l said slowly. Hell have
to break it up and sell the stones one by one."
Her face clouded. But he told me that If l could
prove my love by doing this for him. he'd get rid of It
at once and we'd have money enough to be married.
He said If I kept quiet they'd never prove anything"
1 looked down at the poor little fool and my heart
shuddered. What a consummate knave the man must
be to laugh at women's love so easily won-his wife's,
this girl's-and use it. to further his own ends! Yes,
certainly, CRANKY & Co. should have back that orna-
ment.
"But things don't always 60 smoothly" I put In, with
apparent anxiety. Hes worried now for fear they
may have forced something from you. Don't you think
you might write him just a line to reassure him. I'll
take it to him myself"
"Oh, would you?" The s%apphires glistened us
If the sun had just struck them, and l gulped hard
in the excitement Of success. You see, 1 wanted
to know by what name she addressed him; I wanted
a sample Of her handwriting. But her next words
proved the latter unnecessary. Its the first letter
I've ever written him." she smiled as l handed her n
pencil from my bag. "Queer, isn't it?'
could scarcely wait until l was outside the door to
open the little note. 1t told me what ! had surmised.
She addressed him simply as her "adored John" but
that was enough to prove he had given a fictitious
name. Harvey's manoeuvres had been planned with
the skill of an old campaigner.
Before l left she claspcd my hand tightly in hers.
"T1lank you,'' she murmured with that martyr light
in her eyes. and I had to look away.
But the minute I Joined Mr.. Colvert I caught his