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The Washington times., 1912-10-13
A VERY PRACTICAL SERMON.

Here are some observations about the street car
situation in Washington that hone the less worth
reading because they are excerpts from a sermon
delivered in Washington church today:
In the Capital City of country have
two great systems Of street railways. For many
years the financial control Of one Of these
panies has been puzzle. - Many have not
understood what was taking place. Others have
looked beneath the surface and see the capital
stock increased without the investment Of any
money, the road called upon to pay dividends on
these millions Of watered stock, and finally the
whole system wrecked the stock put down to
10 or IL and investors ruined while promoters
made millions
1t is good thing that the pulpit should interest
itself in such strictly practical questions. The Rev.
DR.. John Schaick, jr., preaching at the Church OF
Our Father, this morning, pointed out with unusual
clearness the reasons why these things are the bust
Of the church. the proper texts for the pulpit.
Farther on he added:
Fit is right for the church to advocate public
health movements, It is right for 1t to show why
a community only afford crowded.
disease disseminating cars on some lines. -
II 1t is right to the old precept, do JUSTLY"
to thunder again the command Thou shalt not
steal" to refer to human brotherhood and mean
it-then the church has a right to expose gam
bling in stocks Of public service corporations,
and a solemn duty to pillory the gamblers at
the bar Of public opinion.
DR.. Van Schaick not only has his morals on
straight, but he evinces marvelously clear and I'M
clerical view Of the highly practical aspects Of stock
watering and jobbery in the specific case under con-
sideration His discussion Of the pending proposed
merger Of public service corporations in this city
printed in another place in this paper, will be found
highly Illuminating and pointed reading II is under
stood to be only the first OF several sermons such
timely and practical themes. They deserve, II the
others shall be as sensible and frank this to draw
standing-room congregations.
The Washington times., 1912-10-13
NO DEFENSE NEEDED.

In speech at Duluth, Colonel Roosevelt again
referred to Governor Wilson's charge that he is be-
ing supported by the Steel trust
As one answer, the governors attention was called
to statement in the Wall Street Journal, one Of
the most reliable Of financial papers, which says
that out Of the twenty directors Of the United
States Steel Corporation II is not believed more than
two are supporting the Progressive candidate.
The Washington times., 1912-10-13
Extols the Music Of q Five Cent
, Theater and Asks For Better
Music In the Big Houses.

To the Editor Of THE TIMES;
I am great lover Of good music
and am sorry to state that II is a
very scarce article here in Washing
ton. A cert&in little s cent picture
the best musicians to play the best
music published. This place has only
two alternate orchestras violin and
piano). but with the grade OF good
music they play and with the IRE,
companied artisttcally, they play more
music than the other theater or
chestras Of from eight to ten must
clans. Hoping you will give this in
print for the beneht Of the real music
lovers. I remain, respectfully,
WALTER T. SMITHBON.
The Washington times., 1912-10-13
OPENING THE sCHooLHoUsE.

They have opened the schoolhouses of New York
and Chicago for political debates. In New York an
invitation has been issued to the campaign managers
to take possession Of the schools at certain times
One more sign that the American people are pre-
pairing to get into closer touch with political affairs
and relieve the overworked politicians Of few Of
their cares. '''''.''''''' ''''''''.'''
All Of which is in line with the. Progressive
party's platform.
The Washington times., 1912-10-13
Let the Dead Past, Etc,

Father-Mildred, II you disobey again
I will surely spank you.
on fathers return home that evening
Mildred once more acknowledged that
she had again disobeyed.
Father Cirmly)-You are going to he
spanked. You may choose your own
time. Wren shall II b-f
Mildred (Hve years old, thoughtfully)-
Yesterday.-Woman's Home Companies.
The Washington times., 1912-10-13

the morbid condition we call a cold
would be absolute quiet In a HORIZONTAL
position In fresh afr of moderate tenn
perature. This relieves the nervous
system; also the mucous secretory ana
circulatory apparatus. =
Il. TRACY BISHOP, M. D.,
Smithsburg, Md.
The Washington times., 1912-10-13

York, where great wealth congregates, and the de-
sire Of that and other wealthy States to hold on to
this source Of revenue puts a stumbling block in
the way Of the enactment Of the proposed Federal
inheritance tax that will be difficult II not impossible,
to remove. ar3.s sal"..
The Washington times., 1912-10-13
In the Mail Bag

Readers
owno write freely and frankly with the
Of the
NOT
public NAIL
EDITOR TIMEs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10

either man, the long study each had
 made of the other across the card table had equipped them individually
 with 8 special provision. Left together, Hardmuth began what promised to be a serious colloquy by the nonchalant confession: Took advantage of your hospital ity, old man, tonight "Advantage?" Queried Brookfeld. Yes: I've been talking to your niece'' "Oh!" Proposed to her." "Yes," repeated Hardmuth. Brookfield's face took on that in-
 scrutable look with which he was ac-
 customed to regard his hand just af- ter the deal or draw. The slight pause was broken by the entrance of the young darky. "A gentleman called you on the tele- phone. suh."
 "why?" Broohneld consulted his
 watch. Judge De Brennus-name sounds like" Jo answered; "holdin' the wire. Suh" T don't know any Judge De Bren- nus.''
 Says you don't know him, suf1; but he's go to leave town in the mornin' i and he'd be very much obliged if you'd see him tonight" sDid you tell him we were dark to- night?" "He don't want no game. It's about a picture-a picture you've got.' "A picture?" "He wants to look at it. Brookfield turned interrogatively to Hardmuth, and that gentleman. anx- ious to defer any interruption of the business in hand, said: "Its a blind" By this phrase from the criminal vocabulary Hardmuth conveyed that l the caller, under the pretence of ex-
 amining q picture. was really seeking discriminating evidence against the proprietor of the establishment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10

Brookfleld smiled as he thought of the character of the party at present within his walls and the consequent disappointment of any investigator,
 "WeH, this is good night to work a blind on me: tell the gentleman I'll be up for half an hour.''
 Jo disappeared.
 ''So you proposed to Viola? ?" said Brookfeld. taking up the conference at the point of interruption.
 "Yes: how do you feel about that?"
 Brookneld hesitated. To have an- duced an uncalled-for bitterness.
 well. you know the story of the barkeeper asking the owner. 'Is Grady good for a drink7' Has he had it?' He has, He is.'"
 "Just that way, chr" Hardmuth plainly was not complimented. Jack smiled and nodded.
 Well" said Hardmuth, applying the illustration, "she hasn't answered me.''
 Brookfe1d grunted tentatively. Hardmuth continued:
 "And under those conditions, how's Grady's credit with you?''
 Well, Frank, on any ordinary prop osition, you're aces with me-you know that"
 But for the girl?"
 It's different
 "Why?"
 "she's only nineteen, you know"
 ''Nv sister married at eighteen"
 'I mean you're thirty-lve." Brook field made a show of deliberation.
 That's not an unusual difference"
 "Not an impossible difference, but think unusual-and rather unadvis- able"
 sThat's what you think" The re- sistancs in Hardmuth's tone was pro- vokingly near aggression.
 ''Yes-that's what I think" Brook deld said, with equal positiveness.
 ''But suppose the lady Is willing tt give that handicap-what then?''
 Brookfeld shrugged his shoulders. Let's cross that bridge when we come to it.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10

"You mean you'd still drag q Ift- tle?"
 Do you think Viola likes you well enough to say yes?" Jack asked, still unwilling to speak many.
 Lets cross that bridge when we We have come to that one. Frank: there's another man in the running, and I think she likes him."
 You mean young Whfpple? Well. he took second money in the box-par- ty tonight, and at the supper-table, too. I'll agree to take care of him if you're with me-"
 T think he's your biggest oppoGi- Hon," Brookleld answered, dtvertjng- ly.
 But you." persisted Hardmuth- ..can I count on you in the show dOwn?"
 Brookfeld paused, searching his mind for some phrase that would still evade the issue.
 'If Viola doesn't care enough for you, Frank. to accept you in spite of anything or everything. I Shouldn't
 Hardmuth's brow knitted, intent -up- on his purpose. His question. how ever was interrupted by the return of Ellinger, who sauntered in with an exaggerated expression of weari- ness, complaining:
 about as thin an entertainment for the outsiders as Who's got the but ton?'"
 Brookfeld smiled in welcome. He hoped that the interview with Hard muth might be checked and further conference postponed until he had an opportunity of talking the matter over with his niece. But Hardmuth's mood was not 90 complacent. He took the old sport by the elbow with an air of authority, and led him toward the dining-room.
 I've got a little business. Lew, with Jack for a minute"
 (Continued on Page 1A.)
 WANT AnS f:ENm "a Unnn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10

This lady is Mrs. Whipple." And Jack, leaving the young millionaire In his embarrassment, turned to Hard- muth and Ellinger.
 "Oh, Clay's m0ther?" Denning fn- auired. cautiously; Helen nodded lae mined upon some appropriate recog- milton of the elationship-"your boy, Mrs. Whipple, plays in the hardest luck of all the people ever sat next to-
 Jack checked any further disclosure
 "You depreciate yourself, Tom: there's no hard luck in merely sitting
 Helen heard Jack growing in an undertone of rebuke to Denning.
 'I meant unlucky at billiards" Dem ming defended himself, in hopeless audibility. They're all right, ain't they?"
 AS he left Jack and moved toward the ladies in exonerated self-satisfac- ton, he said to Mrs. Campbell: T can see now that your daughter resembles you"
 T think Clay and I should be go-
 ing." Helen suggested to gMrs. Camp bell The surroundings, so agreeable a few moments before, had grown sud-
 denly distasteful. Denning's dullness and Hardmuth'S aggressive coarsenesS were doubly offensive when she re-
 garded them as associate factors in her boys degradation. She caught a reflection of her own thought in Mrs. Campbell's troubled countenance, and a quick pity for the woman so un- ! fortunately situated tempered the se- vertty of her tone and attitude. Jack had drawn his watch and was expostulating: 'It's only a little after twelve, no no one ever goes to sleep in this house before two" Helen caught his glance. and again in its telegraphy she read his under
 standing of the contretemps and his assurance that the real Brookfield was far above the mental squalor of the association Mrs. Campbell took Helen's hand in silent furtherance of Jacks invitation.
 'sShall we join them?" Jack said to Helen, referring to the couple in the billiard-room. ''Pd like to-
 Tho party moved to the door with
 the exception of Hardmuth. who bit tho end of fresh cigar and said: "Jack!-just a minute" l Broozf1eld excused himself; Ellinger | took his place at Helen's side. and the party passed into the hallway
 from which Dennings voice drawled | in diminuendo:
 1 "No, Kansas City is my home, but l | don't live there"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10
Chapter V.

Brookfeld was not altogether unpre- pared for the interview Hardmuth de- manded of him. though uncertain as to the extent of it's disclosure. Hard muth's attentions to Viola, both In the box at the theatre when aJck had watched them through the opera glasses, and again at the supper-ta- ble, had forewarned Viola's uncle. Hardmuth flattered himself. that he too had fair understanding of Brookflelds attitude; this he attrib- uted to what he was pleased to call his knowledge of human nature
 Hardmuth's profession, aside from a natural shrewdness. had made him quick to measure any degree of friend liness or hostility on the part of an other man. In addition to this there was between himself and Brookfleld an intimacy of many. years. To go no deeQer into tho intuitive sense of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-10

s'NOw, that's SOmetn1ng, Helen, that wouldn't tell soul but you-Viola doesn't know it; but Jacks card-play- ing came between you and him years ago, and so. you may know lt-you may have some influence with Jack. |"
 "I?" Helen sighed and smiled pa thetically. "Oh. mo-"
 "Yes," Alice answered. firmly. "this supper tonight was Jacks idea for you the box at the opera for you"
 "why. he didn't even sit with us.'
 "Also for you. Jack Brookfield is more notable character in Louisville today than he was twenty-two years ago. Ills company would have made you the subject of unpleasant com- ment That's why he left us alone in the box
 ~Isn't it pity-a terrible pity" Helen unused. slowly.
 "A terrible pity" Mrs. Campbell echoed.
 Further condolences between them were prevented by the entrance of the men from the dining-room. "I tell the gentlemen we've left the ladies to themselves long enough, Mrs. Campbell" Hardmuth said, in a pros ecutor's rasping voice slightly stimu- lated.
 Quite long enough. Mir. Hardmuth.' Where's the young lady-Jack's niece?" inquired Denning. frankly, metal.
 "In the billiard-room. believe" !" Helen answered.
 ''Oh," said Denning. in undisguised disappointment, Jacks been telling us what a great egirl she is." "SOme of us knew that without be- ing told" Hardmuth boasted, from a group near the fireplace. And she's wonderfully like you" !" Denning continued, laboriously. re- solved to bring up his average by a compliment well turned-'wonderfully like you" You compliment me-" Helen said, smiling Are you under the impression you're speaking to viola's mother? ?" said Jack, taking Denning by the arm.
 "Ain't l!'' I
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
"LlkE A CUTTLEFlSh."
Roosevelt Attacks Penrose at a
 Priests Jubilee.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Aug. 22-A severe attack on Senator Penrose of Penn sylvania was made tonight by Colonel Roosevelt The senator, he said, was like a cuttlefsh, which, lacking tha courage to fight it's enemy, squirts ink in the hope that 1t may escape. In denouncing the senator ColoneI Roosevelt repeated his denial that he had known of any Standard Oil con tribution to the presidential campaign of 1904
 Colonel Roosevelts speech was made in the armOry, at a meeting held in connection with the jubilee of the Rev. Father Curran.
 After Colonel Roosevelt had paid a tribute to Father Curran, he said in part:
 "The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Every trust-controlled news paper in the land is doing everything in it's power to beat me. Do you think that those trust papers would be try ing to beat me if I had been satis- factory to the Standard Oil company and that crowd? They are against me because not one trust, not one indi- vidual, was able to use or influence me while I was president. That's why they hate me.
 MI. I Hlll OSc SlJLC6 ludl llS l6CclNSQ $25,0 for use in Pennsylvania, and that he used it to help me in my elec- ton, By running I helped Mir. Pen- rose, He did not help me. If he doubts that, I ask him to compare his experi- enees In 1904, when he was helping me, and in 1912, when he went it alone. It was Penrose hanging on to Roose- Yelt in 1904, and the ticket went through with bO6,600 majority. It was Pehrose without Roosevelt in 1912. and Es gbt just about sfz or eight dele gates forget the number hoW,
 hMen of Pennsylvania, it is youf fight and not mine. If you ffke kin. PeRrese, keep him. But l earnestly hope yeu will adept the principle of popular election of United States sen ators. Let Mir, PeHBese eeHae square ly before the people as I have done, and if he wins cut well and gaed, I should feel like the Scotch minister who after reading from the Bible that the Lerd lsVed David, said, There's 10 accounting for tastesii
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
IA Rate War of
 the Two Canals
THE SUEZ DIRECTORATE RE.
 DUcES ITS TOLLS.
EQUALS PANAMA RATE
Regarded as Retaliatory Step Against Free Toll Provision for American Ships Through the Panama Canal.

Washington Aug. 22.-A rate war which might involve all the maritime nations of the world, and which would revolve about the Suez and Panama caL- nals, was predicted today in Wash ington by officials who have watched the development of world interest in the Panama canal, now awaiting ap- proval of President Taft.
 Rates Reduced in Suez Canal.
 According to the report that reached the state department today the ddree- torate of the Suez canal has decided to reduce rates through the canal. In of fcial circles this notice was regarded as the first retaliatory step against the free tolls proyisoon for American ships through the Panama canal.
 Fixed at Panama Maximum.
 The announcement of the proposed reductions through Suez appeared in mconspicuous notices in American newspapers. The notice was to the effect that after the first of next year the transit duties in the Suez canal will be reduced 50 centimes, bringing the toll for loaded ships down to 6.23 francs. This is exactly equivalent to the SIPS maximum tolls which the Pan- anna canal act prescribes for vessels passing through that waterway,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
GENERAL BOOTHS BODY
 NOW LYING IN STATE
Coffin Rests in Same Spot as Did That
 of His Wife.

London, Aug, 22.-General Booths body was removed tonight from the eVangelists late residence at Hadley- wood to Congress hall, Clapton, in the northeast of London, where 1t will lie in state on Friday and Saturday The plans for the lying in state are the same as those carried out when the body of his wife, the "aFmy's mother" lay in state.
 The coffin rests In the same spot eH a eatafaique. over which a huge can epy hangs, At the side of the coffin an oil portrait of his wife is displayed. Flags of all nations ad0Fn the walls of the hall, representative of the vast extent of the Salvation Arm5's opera tiens,
 Throughout the day a stream of call CTS passed into the late generals mod est residence at Hadleywood. Moth ing about the exterior of ths two stofied villa indicated the presence of death. The blinds were drawn down only in the windows of the small bed- room, containing a single brass bed- stead on which lay the generals body clad in full dress uniform of black with the familiar red jersey. Above the bed dropped the army's flag and at the head hung the flag the general carried on his visit to Calvary when he toured Palestine in 1905. In the other rooms of the house the business of the army was being carried on as usual.
 In connection with the funeral. there is under consideration a suggestion that the coffin be conveyed to Abney Park cemetery on gun carriage as symbolizing the militant character of the great evangelist's work.
 Queen Mother Alexandra today tel egraphed to Bramwell Booth, the son and successor of General Booth. a mes- sage of sympathy
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
CORONER EXONERATEs
 CHAUFFEUR HALsEY.
Not Responsible for Death of His Girl
 Companion,

New Haven Conn.,, Aug. 22.-Deputy Coroner W. B. Ely today handed down a finding in which he exonerated How ard P. Halsey of Windsor of negH- gence or reckless conduct in operating an automobile which was in collision on the Milford road Aug. Il, as the re- suit of which Miss Anna CarellL aged IT, died in a local hospital. Halsey was chauffeur of a car owned by Wal ter s. Hastings of Windsor.
 In his finding MT. Ely says in part:
 "On the evening of Aug Il said de- ceased and her sister, Rhea Carelli, were at Savin Rock While walking along Beach street they met Howard Halsey. Walter s. Hastings, Dr. Lester F. Turney and one Baldwin, and after brief conversation, it was suggested that they get into an automobile be- longing to Hastings and go for a ride.
 The four men and two girls went into the Sound View hotel (near Mil fOrd1. where refreshments were served The party left for New Haven about 10,45. and on the way back Turney and Baldwin rode in Turney's machine, losing the Hastings machine, in which Were the Misses Carelli and Hastings and Halsey.
 The Hastings machine met another machine running in an opposite diree- ton and veered to one side of the road In turning back to the road Halsey turned too sharply, the machine over turning, Miss Anna Careln was pin ned underneath the car, causing inter nal injuries, The machine was going about 20 miles an hour None of tn, parties in the car were intoxicated" Miss Carelli was taken to the housz of Dr. Ives in Milford, and the next day removed to St Raphaers hospital in New Haven, where she died on Aug 1 15
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23

erats were trying to uncover republi- can shortcomings, and asked Senator Poindezter to tell anything he knew about the use of money or patronage in behalf of President Taft at the Ciai= eago convention,
 Senator Poindextsr insisted that Sem atoF PeHr6se and Senator Reed were both ''e0nfning their attacks to Coll ehei Heessv
 Senator Reed declared that the dern- oerats '-had the confession from one man that he had handled funds of the trusts, and we propose to have 1t from the other. or prove his guilt
 We intend to let the people know that Theodore Roosevelt is one of the gentlemen whose hands were most thoroughly tarred." he continued
 Roosevelt's Immunity Baths"
 Tn getting information from those men who are alleged to have given contributions, I suppose the senator from Missouri would in turn give them the immunity bath,' said Poin- dexter.
 ''The only man who has given i'm munity baths is Theodore Roosevelt, 5 retorted Mir. Reed. He gave one when he permitted the steel trust to absorb the Tennessee Coal and Iron company he truckled to George W. Perkins and ordered stopped the investigation ot tie Harvester trust"
 The facts do not bear out any suct statements as +hat.' said Senator Pen dexter.
 Ought to Tell About Taft.
 Well, if the senator knows where William H. Taft has been getting mon ey for his campaign funds, or has beer giving immunity baths to individuals or corporations, he ought to tell us about it this afternoon" said MT. Reed l T think William H. Taft will get al the money he can in this campaign from the corporations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-23
ATTORNEY coLLAPsEs
 DURING BROZo TRIAL
Case of Detroit Alderman Comes to
 Sudden Halt.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 22.-The prelim- mary examination of Alderman Louis BroZo, charged with bribery came to dramatic and unexpected halt late today when Charles T. Wilkins, spe- cial assistant to Prosecuting Attorney Shepherd, suddenly collapsed uncon- scious in his chair.
 It was thought the attorney had sustained an apoplectic stroke and was was dying. A physician soon restored consciousness and when he recovered Judge Stein adjourned the hearing un- til tomorrow afternoon.