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The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Would-be Suicide
Thanks Physicians

When e. L. Shannon, the young lum-
Der inspector Of Fredonia. N. Y. who
was found February II In a rear room
of q saloon with his throat cut, was
first taken to the Emergency Hospital.
he pleaded with the doctors to let him
die. Surgery, however. has saved the
life of the would-be suicide, and he is
glad that his attempt at death was uu-
successful.
AS he left the hospital Shannon
thanked the same physicians he had
formerly cursed for trying to save him
While he will always carry a bar scal
on his neck, the doctors at the hospita
say he is none the worse physically
from the deep laceration which at first
was thought to be fatal.
Accompanied by his brother shannon
visited DR.. Kerby at the hospital yes
terday afternoon. declared that he new
er felt better in his life. and bade the
physician good-by. Shannon said tha
he was going West and start ovel
again
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Rev. S. A. Bower Begins
Duties in New Field

The Rev. Samuel A. Bower. formerly
of Williamsport, Pa. today begins his
Juties as pastor OF the Northminster
Presbyterian Church, after his installa-
tion last night.
At meeting of the congregation last
night, the Rev. Paul Robinson. modera-
tor. presided. The sermon was deliv-
cred by the Rev. James T. Marshall
pastor OF the West Street Presbyterian
Church. The Rev J. Russell Verbrycke
delivered the charge TO the new pastor
while the Pev. 9. +. Granger delivered
the charge to the congregation.
The Row. Bower Is a graduate of the
Princeton Theological Summary, and
succeeds the Rev. DR.. George P. vii.
son who now fills the pulpit Of a church
Cf Fayette county, Pa.
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Delegates to Discuss
Industrial Peace

Advices received by the committee in
charge of the local arrangements indi-
cato that nearly all of the forty-eight
States will be represented by delegates
at the annual convention of the Ma
tional Civic Federation TO be held here
next week. The live Importance of the
subjects scheduled for discussion and
the prominence Of many of the partici-
pants combine to give promise of the
most notable meeting in the history Of
the organization.
The Initial session will be devoted to
the consideration OF ways and means
to insure Industrial peace and progress.
Cardinal Gibbons will preside. President
Taft will occupy the chair at the sue
ceeding sessions, which will be given
over to the consideration of such prob
lens as are involved in the relations
OF the public tn Industrial pensions
compensation for accidents. and the
regulation o: Industrial corporations
and puElic utilities.
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WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, FEB. .,

"A resolution, carrying with 1t an ap.
preparation of $4,000 for The construc-
tion OF new house for the Relief hook
and ladder fire company, was intro
duced in city council last night and re-
ferred TO the committee on finance and
public property, as was also another
bill, calling for 500 for the drawing of
the plans of the building This was the
result of a petition sent b. members of
the building committee of the company,
which was signed by John ID. Normoyle,
chairman. For some time members of
the company, realizing that the present
quarters en- Prince street we're made
quste, have been cndeavoring to obtain
a new structu". The Relief company
is one of the oldest in the city.
The proposed new high and graded
school building came nearer a reality
when council authorized the appropria-
tion % q sufficient sum pf money for
the immediate construction of such a
building. 1t Is proposed to raise the
necessary funds by means Of q loan to
be made by the finance committee in
city notes of 5000 each, to he payable
yearly, and bear interest at Ter cent
Another resolution, empowering the
same committee to borrow $1,000, at a
maximum interest of per cent, was re-
ceived from the board of aldcrren. It
was explained that this sum represented
the purchase price of the site for the
building, at Cameron and West streets.
Under the rules the lower body could
not act on the matter on the night of
It's Introduction, and it will accordingly
lie over until the next meeting
The breach between council and the
| to the passage of the Brumback k
amendment to the city charter, was
practically healed when the board OF
aldermen refused to ratify the matter
| The Brumback resolution deprived the
commissioners of power in police at.
| fairs, leaving the direction to the city
council. 1t is probable the bill. now
pending before the State Legislature
will be allowed to go through without
amendment
The thanks of council were extended
| the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
| Company, upon motion of Mr.. Lead
beater. for their kindness In providing
| the city sprinkling carts with water
and later. Incidentally. Mr. Leadbeatel
called attention to the high rate the
city was forced to pay the water com
pany for water for this purpose. Coun
Gilman Smith then introduced a reso
luton to the effect that the street com
mittee confer with the Alexandra
| Water Company, and report what ac
ton the company would take in thu
future in relation to this matter.
The finance committee was directed
to take At action on the resolution o
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pursued in eliminating his weaker COM
petttors, was so much disturbed by
Cosmo Versars change Of manner that
he sought an opportunity to speak to
him privately. COsmo received him with
reluctance that he could not but no.
tice, and which, somehow, increased his
anxiety.
II thought" said the billionaire
hesitatingly, that I ought-that is to
might inform myself-under what condi-
tions one could, supposing the necessity
to arise, obtain passage in our-in
your ark. or course. the question OF
cost does not enter in the matter-not
with me-"
Cosmo gazed at The man co!dly, and
all the compassion that had recently
! softened his steely eyes disappeared
For a moment he did not speak. Then
| he said, measuring his words and
speaking with an emphasis that chilled
| the heart Of his listener:
Mr.. Blank the necessity has arisen !"
SO you say-sO you say began
Mr.. Blank.
80 ] say" interrupted Cosmo sternly,
land ] say further that this ark has
| been constructed to save those who are
| worthy of salFation, in order that all
that Is good and admiral BILE In humanity
| may not perish from the earth"
Exactly, exactly" responded the
| other, smiling, and rubbing his hands.
''You are quite right to make proper
choice. II your flood is gDing to cause
general destruction of mankind of
course YOU are bound TO select the hest,
the most advanced, those who have
| pushed to the front those OF
means, those with the strongest re-
| sources The masses, who possess none
of these qualification and claims"
| Again Cosmo Versal interrupted him,
more Coldly than before:
1T costs nothing TO be a passenger in
this ark. Ten million dollars, hundred
millions, would not purchase a place In
lit, Did you ever hear the parable OF
the camel and the needles eye? The
price OF ticket here is an irreproach,
able record"
With these astonishing words Cosmc
turned his back upon his visitor and
shut the door in his face.
The Millionaire staggered back, rubbeL
his head, and then went off muttering
An idiot! A plain idiot! There vii
he no food"
Continuation of This story Wi
BE Found In TOmOrrOW's
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Knox and His Party
Visit the Canal Zone

PANAMA, Feb. 2S.-Secretary of State
Knox and his party today inspected the
old city OF Panama and a section of the
Canal Zone. They then returned to the
home of Maurice Fl. Thatcher, governor
of the Canal Zone where a number OF
the leading officials and merchants met
the Secretary
This afternoon Knox was present at
a formal reception at the palace ten
dered by Acting President Chiari. To-
night there will be a formal dinner and
the Secretary will make his first set
speech, in which he will explain the
purpose Of his visit.
During his entire stay the Secretary
will be closely guarded by Secret SerV-
ice officials and local detectives.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
CONGRESSMAN WEBB
DEPLORES NUMBER
Of SALOONS HERE
Will Support League in
Fight for Lesser
Number.

Deploring the fact that one cannot
walk up Pennsylvania avenue from the
Capitol to the White House without
RAISING a half hundred saloons. Con-
gressman f. Y. Webb of North Caro-
lima, in a speech before the Anti-Saloon
League at the First Congregational
Church last night, declared his support
of the fight the league Is making to
lessen and control the number of liquor
shops in the city.
Senator w s. Kenyon of Iowa also
made a strong speech in favor of curb
ing the liquor business. He spoke in
favor of the bill before Congress which
bears his name, and which. IL passed,
would prohibit the interstate ship:nent
of liquor into dry territory. Senator
Kenyon said that there was one of the
strongest lob5ies ever gathered In
Washington now on the ground in op-
position TO this measure.
Surely, II a citizen of State is re-
fused the right to sell any product, 1t
Is not fair to permit citizen of an
supply buyers with the same article, "
said Senator Kenyon. He denied that
there was the slightest malice in his
fight; that he knew that he was right,
and proposed to continue his efforts in
support of his bill.
A continuance of the fight against the
liquor traffic in the District was advo-
Gated in brief speech by the Rev. Dr..
Donald c. Macleod, chairman of the
legislative committee of the Anti
Saloon League William Knowles
Cooper, secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A.
declared that greater care should be
taken TO warn the young men and boys
who come to Washington to enter the
Governme mt service that the numerous
, saloons here are so many pitfalls.
Andrew Wilson, president of the Dis
trict League, presided, and the commit
tee in charge of the meeting was A. f
Shoemaker, II. v. Easterling, George
| w. Callahan, the Rev. c. II. Butler, anc
Mrs Don p. Blaine.
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Charges His Furniture
Was illegally Taken

Charging that 800 worth OF furniture
was taken by force from his home in
payment of a loan for S25. which he
was To pay back in ten monthly INSTALL
ments. aSgregatlng $iL5O. John Nc
Bclden has tiled suit in the District
Supreme Court against the American
claims that on March 25. 1916. he bor-
rOwed and SIS and offered to give his
horse and buggy as security. but in
addition told the manager of the loan
company that he had household furni-
tnre at 1922 Gales street northeast. No
copy of tho agreement he signed, he
alleges, was given to him, and the fur
niture was hauled away when he was
not at home. entrance being gained
through 4 window.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Portuguese Prisons Filled.

PARIS, Feb. 2s.-Portuguese loyalists
just arriving from Lisbon declare that
IL the Republicans take more prisoners
new prisons will have TO be built TO
house them; that every ship and every
available building belonging to Portugal
Is filled to overflowing. Unrest con-
tinues 'unahated, and a concerted coup
by the deposed King Manuel and his
cousin Miguel de BraganzR is almost
daily expected, with success a certainty
In case the prisoners can be liberated
and armed.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28

Mr.. Swan, providing for the placing
of fire extinguishers in the corridors
Of the city hall.
President Snowden being absent, the
meeting was presided over by Vice
President Smith.
Report was made to the police Of
this city this morning of the theft of
Southern Bell Telephone Company near
Cherrydale, in Alexandria county,
where the wire had been placed.
Thieves yesterday broke the locks on
dealers, in the city market, stealing
fish valued at about g. The stand is
located about fifty feet from the rear
of the police station.
w. II. Peck, w. A. Priest, and a.
Sperling, grocers, were nrraigned in po-
lice court this morning for a violation
of the city's laws in doing business on
Sunday. They were represented by
aGrdner l.. Boothe, who contended that
inasmuch as proof was not presented to
the effect that the men had sold articles
not exempt as necessities under the
law, that they were not guilty. The cor,
poration court several years ago ruled
that milk, ice, cigars, soda, and tobacco
were exempt. Justice Cation, In dis
missing the case, said that a new point
had been raised, and he had no aiterna-
tive in the matter. Ofhcer Bell, VINO
stores had been kept open Sunday morn
ing, and that he had seen several Gus
toners enter and depart with well-hlled
baskets, but was unable to testify as to
their contents.
Fire this morning practically destroyed
| the frame sheck near Princess and
Royal streets. occupied by Mary Der
rick, colored. The origin OF the blaze
| is supposed to have been spontaneous
combustion.
Immediately after the services in St
| Mary's Catholic Church, "a meeting OF
! Fitzgerald Council, Knights of Colum-
bus, will be held, at which time arrange
nlents will be perfected for the organ
ization of council choir.
ITS a bad habit many of you Wash
| ington boys have OF coming over here
| to raise Cain" said Justice Cation, II
police court, this morning, when Walter
! Wilson was arraigned before him on &
| charge of being drunk and disorderlN
| conduct. The young man was ordered
to leave town on the next train or spenc
the next twenty days in jail.
| Representatives of the Hill DIRECTORY
| Company, of Richmond, are in the city
| preparing for the issuance of cit!
directory, which will come out in May.
Plans for the holding OF a fair II
| April will be discussed at meeting o
Militant to be held In Odd Fellows Hal
| tomorrow night.
| The Lenten services at st. Mary
| Catholic Church tonight will be con
y Quoted by the Rev. Gabriel, o. 8. B.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28

~ HERE was ruSn IOf lHe ele-
waited, for the subways, for the
street autocars. The great ar
teries of traffic became jammed
and the noise rose louder and louder.
Belatcd aero-expresses arrived at the
towers from East and West, and their
passengers hurried down to Join the eX-
cited multitudes below.
In an incredible brief time the news
boys we're out with extras. Then every
tody read with the utmost avidity what
everybody knew already.
But before many hours passed there
was real news, come by wireless, and
bv submarine telephone and telegraph,
telling how the whole world had been
swept by the marvellous cloak of dark
ness.
In Europe it had arrived during the
morning hours: in Asia during the after
noon.
The phenomenon had varied in diff
feTent places. In some the darkness
had not been complete, but everywhere
II was accompanied by extra ordinary
humidity, and occasionally hy brief but
Iol rental rains. The terror had been
upiversal, and all believed that IT was
The third sign predlcted by Cosmo
Nersal.
Of course, the latter was interviewed
and he gave out characteristic mani
feRto.
Tebuln has struck the earth, he said
nut do NOT he deceived. II Is nothini
| in comparison with what Ia COMING
! And It Is the last warning that viii b.
given, You have obSttnately shut youl
eyes IN the truth, ana you have thrown
This together with the recent awtu
experience. produced q great eject
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Breen Divorce Jury
Disagrees; Is Discharged

NEW YORK Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Ethel
Croker Breen, daughter of the id-time
Tammany boss. will not get her divorce
from her horseman husband. John j.
Breen. at present. The jury before
which the action was tried reported to
Justice Gotf today that 1t was unable
to agree, and was discharged.
1t was stated that 1t stood eight to
four for a verdict in favor of Mrs.
Breen, but the four members insisted
that there was ne proof of Breen's al
legged wrongdoing with Miss Diehl, Il
Toronto telephone girl. Attorneys for
Mrs. Breen announced that they will
ask an immediate retrial
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
For Child Welfare.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Feb. 2S.-Child well
fare was the general topic of discussion
this morning at one OF the most inter-
esting and profitable sessions of the an
nual convention of the department of
superintendence of the National Educa-
tional Association. which has been in
session here since the first of the week.
Prominent among the speakers were
Carroll G. Pierce. of Milwaukee, presi-
dent of the National Educational Asso-
citation, and James H. Van Sickle, su-
perintendert of public schools of Spring
field, Mass.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Anti-Liquor Bill
Doomed in France

PARIS, Feb. 2s.-Once again the bill
designed to limit saloons in France
has been tabled and it's defeat seems
a foregone conclusion, the liquor in
terests controlling about three-fourths
of the chamber. There are 5000 saloons
in France, or one for each eighty in
habitants.
II is proposed to limit saloons to
one for every 300 Paris has 80, 900 sa-
looms. In 1880, the average amount OF
intoxicants consumed annually per per-
son was about one quart; 1t is more
than. three quarts each at present.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Military Medical Meeting

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 2S-The fifth
annual conference of the Association OF
Medical Officers of the Militia of Can
ada met in this city today and began i
two days session. The program pro-
vides for the discussion of a wide range
of topics. together with addresses by
Col Samuel Hughes, minister OF
militia: Sir James Grant, OF Ottawa
Major J. T. Clark, of Halifax; Dental
Surgeon Lanthier. of Quebec, and sew
eral others Of prominence.
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To Address Citizens.

Congressman Henry George, jr., of
New York. and J. A. Hamill, Of New
Jersey, will address the next meeting
of the Connecticut Avenue Citizens As
sociation, to be held in the Army and
Navy Preparatory School March q.
Questions of interest to the residents in
the territory embraced by the associ-
alton will be discussed.
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Promotions Will Be
Made on Saturday

announcement was made by the War
department today that the promotion
of. Major William V. Judson to the rank
Of lieutenant colonel will not be made
until Saturday. Capt. L. NJ. Markham
will be promoted to the rank of major
at the same time The promotions will
become effective as soon as confirmed
by the Senate and approved Ly the
President II was announced by the
War Department several days ago that
the promotions would be made today,
but TO vacancies occur until Marcn ?.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Yale Students Pledged
"On Honor" at Exams

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb. 2S-Not
satisfied with the old time system of
placing students at examinations "on
honor" the student body at Yale now
proposes that each student shall attach
TO his individual papers a declaration
that his examination was "on the level -
Unless such statement Is attached they
say. examination papers should not be
considered. The pledge says:
II hereby pledge my word of honor
that l have neither given nor received
aid during this examination"
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Seeking New Pastor.

The congregation of the Lion Luther
an Church Is today seeking a new pas
tor owing 10 call from the Bedford
Street Lutheran Church of Cumber-
land, Md. which was accepted by the
Rev. Charles Frederick Bergner. The
Rev. Bergner will leave within the next
few weeks and will succeed the Rev.
John s. Braren, OF Cumberland.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
SYNOPSIS of Chapters Already Publish,

Cosmo Versal, known as an eccentric
astronomer has made the astounding dis
covery based on mathematical deductions,
that the world is on the eve of second
deluge. Notwithstanding he Is reYiled
and scoffed at for this announcement, he
placards New York with posters, calling
to all to hearken to his prophecy and TO
prepare for the coming flood. For his
own safety he begins the building of an
enormous ark and barely has IL completed
when reports are flashed about the world
that the waters are actually beginning TO
ria
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
An Important Meeting.

PARIS, Feb, 2s-President Fallieres
and King Alfonso will probably meet
at Bisrrltz between July Ia and August
6, when the international shoot will be
held. The meeting will probably have
more or less political significance
since France and Spain are now at
tempting to agree on the terms under
which both nations are 20 1--we IN
Morocco.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Many Hear Speakers.

More than 200 men listened to the
a idresses of Congressman George II.
Utter of RhCds Island. and william
knowles Cooper. secretary of the Y.
NJ. c. A. at the dinner which was
uiven bv the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church
last night. Mai. Gen. A. W. Greedy.
adthor and ArCtl1 explorer, gave an in-
teres'ing talk 20 the men. The music
MAS fIIrnisheh by a nnartht
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
Reading for Blind.

The reading for the bird at the Ii
brary of Congress will be given this
afternoon at 2 o'clock by Mrs. Horace
Mann Towner, of Iowa. On Friday
night A. Claire D. Murray. e. Louise
Patterson. Catherine G. Grady. Alice j.
Conklin, and G. Frances Germuiller will
give song, recitation, and piano re-
citai
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Cooper to Lecture.

Seeing America" is the title of a lee
ture to be given by William Knowles
Cooper. secretary of the Y. NJ. C. A.,
at the Washington Foreign Missionary
Society, Takoma Park, tonight at 7:3O
o'clock. The lecture will be illustrated.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
WANTED-AGENTS

MEN to take orders from house to house for
article used in every home on commits
sion. Apply after y. m. 1872 + ct. N. f.
l..
I'LL TAKE ONE"-Agents send for sam
pie ana hear this every rev minutes; big
particulars. L. A. NEWHALL. 1924 Pine st.
Philadelphia, Pa. II
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
FLOOR OILS

c. T. HUNTERS SANITARY DUST-klLL-
ING FLOOR OIL, contains olum ana wax.
Keeps the floors clean and bright and gives
them polished hnish Good for your t1r.
the IL S Govt and over 5, 600 families Tor
the last Is years. lIS Pa ave. n. W. NJ. 6ISs,
DON'T BUY FLOOR OIL until you've tried
ours; SIC gal. ENTERPRISE HAEDWAhE
CO. 927 9th st. n. w. Phone NJ bOol.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
WORKINGMAN'S WANTS

WORKINGMEN-W are almost AFRAID TO
teII OF the slightly used suits that we sell
at AZ 10 $40. as for the savings. YOU sure do
get a smell. tell you gel one price. JUSTH 5
OLD STAND. 6lt u. /
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
SITUATIONS WANTED

KENTUCKY LAWYER in city for. season
would like trial connection with busy law
yer having office and library; willing to
prove ability in law and realty. Address
KELLY SMITH, 154 E. Capitol st. II
POSITION wanted by a man experienced in
the poultry, egg and butter business:
wholesale or retail. salesman at store
on street: can control some country trade;
commission basis BOX 365. Times office.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
WANTED-SALESMEN,

WINDOW SCREEN SALEsMAN to repre-
sent US for Washington and vicinity. Do
not apply unless thoroughly experienced in
selling high grade made to order work in
wood frames. Apply s. ROEBUCK CO., Ma
tional Hotel on Wednesday, February 2sth,
a. IN. till ? p. m. II
SALESMAN TO LEARN business: will pay
S6 to $40 day right from start; s. to SIS
day when going. It's work, but it pays.
House-to-house selling. but it pays. Com
mission. but it pays. Are you willing to
MANAGER. l22 Sycamore St. Milwaukee.
wis.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
DENTISTRY

PAINLESS DENTIsTRY-sPECIA PRICES
Beautiful work, very best material our
BridgewoTk, sS.- All illings, so cents Up
Painless extraction and cleaning FREE.
guarantee TO all work. ARMY AND NAVY
Dental PARLORs. N. Il. cor 7th and
SITS. Entrance. $50 + ct. n. W.
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
DRESS3SUITS FOR HIRE

ONLY UP-Td- d-DATE Iun dress and. tuxedo
suits for hide. NJ T. PINES. Merchant
TAILOR. 1905 az st. \. W. Phone NAia 6iiI i
The Washington times., 1912-02-28

A Continuation of This story VIII
BE Found In TOmOrrOW'8
Issue Of The Timens
The Washington times., 1912-02-28
CHAPTER V.-(Continued.)

HERE was rush for the ele-
waited, for the subways, for the
street autocars. The great ar
taries of ira ffic hecama iammed
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SPECIAL NOTICES
The Vacuum Treatment
See My Big AID Here Frida,
CAPITAL REPAIR co.

Sewing machines cleaned and repaired and
put in first -class running order. No machines
sold. BOX 1858, sta. @. Phone NJ. 1921 IL