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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

One does not know whether to con-
denim Or praise the Paris opera strtk-
ers. 1t all depends on the opera
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

They find gold In chickens crops IN
Manitoba. thus offering another oppor-
tunity for somebody to boost the price
of eggs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The Wi1kesbarre man who was a
millionaire for a day had to 90 away
from home to act we'll his part
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Music Is to be established in the
barnyard, for 1t makes cows give moro
milk and hens lay more eggs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

The common towel is to be abolish
ed. Little by little mankind is be-
coming sanitary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Let US hope the Wright brothers
have really invented a fool proof air
ship. 1t Is greatly needed
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01
Where there's a will there is gener
ally a way to try to break it

Few Manchus resign, but recent re-
ports indicate that a good man. OF
them die.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-03-01

Cooked hats may become as nuEer-
Gus as the fuzzy ones
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Steals on Commission
For Professional Thief

NEW ORLEANS, La, July H-Mil-
ford Lindsay. who Is said to come from
a respectable Galveston. Texas. family,
dissatisfied with a salarv OF $l2 a week,
enlisted as the pupil OF a professional
burglar. Lindsay was to work for him
on commission until he learned the
trade. Detectives arrested him vest srday
on the Morgan liner Proteus us she
was clearing for New York.
His tutor in the art Of burglary is
known in Southern pollce circles as
Casey Jones" on account of his fond
ness for singing that song. The police
say Lindsay could not have chosen a
more able teacher. as Casey" whose
real name is Robert Wayne Montel. has
had a long and successful career.
Together. Lindsay and Montcl robbed
two houses in Galveston, according to
the warrants, stealing $l,045 worth Of
jewelry in one place and about $500 in
another. They pawned and sold most
of the stun and bought steamship tick
cts for New York. The youth broke
down on his arrest and confessed. He
and Montel say they will return Ia
Texas without extradition papers.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Unidentified Man Is
Overcome by Heat

Two prostraions due to the heat took
place today. An unidentified man, about
thirtyfive years Of age. suddenly col
lapsed on Pennsylvania avenue near
Four-and-a-half street at 10 o'clock this
morning. He was taken unconscious to
the Emergency Hospital. where physi-
clans said that he would recover, al
though he was slow in gaining con-
sciousness. This man had a bill In his
pocket reading ~. J. Farrell 14O2 L
street, to J. v. Gibbs, Dr." There were
no letters nor marks on the clothing to
identify him.
James Frank. 300 Four-and-a-half
street southwest. was seized with
cramps this morning. his afiction being
said by attending physicians to be due
to the heat. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital, where he recov-
cred rapidly and went home
During yesterday afternoon and even
ing four heat prostrations were report
ed. All recovered rapidly.
Frank Belmont, 1O02 Sixth street, was
picked up by an ambulance at Ninth
street and New York avenue and taken
to the Emergency Hospital, where he
was revived. William Harms, 1920 De-
Salle street. and Bette Clark, 1913 Elev-
enth street, and Nellie Cole, 475 Missouri
avenue, both colored, were the other
three temporary victims of the heat.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Motor Boat on Cruise
From Lakes to England

NEW YORK, July A-The motor
boat Detroit, owned by Commodore
scripps. which is to cross the Atlantic
to st. Petersburg, has arrived at Col
lego Point from Detroit, and tied up at
Stelt's boat yard. She took aboard
1,S0 gallons of Yasolene, which will last
for The twenty-one days voyage to
Queenstown.
The craft will be commanded by
Thomas Fleming Day, OF New YORK.,
editor Of the Ruddsr. Three years ago
Mr.. Day captained 1uPt such an ad-
,enturous voyage, when he with two
passengers, piloted the twenty flve-foot
yawl Seabird from Providence to
Naples.
The crew of the motor boat will CON-
sist OF Charles Dirle. Of Boston, as
sistant navigator; Walter Morton and
William Newstead, both OF Detroit,
engineers.
The trip from Detroit to College Point
was accomplished without sny diff
cdlties. except for the passage Of tho
seventy-two locks. The lakes were
rather rough at times. but the Detroit
showed herself to be a good seaworthy
boat
me voyage starts Monday. After II
Is over the boat will bs shipped back
to this country.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
SPECIAL NOTICES
Observation-Disclosures

NOTICE Is hereby given to those whom 1t
Esoteric Society of the United States OF
America, incorporated in Washington. d. c..
April. 1910. and the so-called Oriental ESQ
terio Center of the United States Of America,
Incorporated In Washington, d. c., August.
1910. have no connection whatever with the
Oriental Esoteric Head Center OF Washing
ton. d. c., nor with the Order OF The Initi-
ates OF Thibet under which the latter was
founded. The Oriental Esoteric Head Center
General Inspector of the Order in July. 1910
Its President and all members taking part In
the above Incorporated bodies were expelled
from the Order for insubordination, and
pending It's reorganization Miss Fannie c.
willis was appointed and still remains the
sole authorized representative Of the Head
Center and Of the Order in the United
States, and the custodian Of all their prop
erty. All claims made by any other person
in behalf of the Head Center or the Order
arc unauthorized and fraudulent.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
EXTREME HEAT IS
CAUSE OF WRECK
illinois Central Tracks Buckle,
Three Seriously Hurt When
Train Jumps Rails.

BATESVILLE. Miss. July h-Illinois
Central passenger train, No. 3, known as
the Panama Limited, was derailed one
mile north of Courtland shortly after
noon today. Though two Pullmans, the
diner, and observation car jumped the
track and went into a ditch, there were
no fatalities, and only three are seri-
ously injured. They are:
W. J. Kelly and R. A. warriner, both
Of New Orleans, and an unidentified
section hand.
The section hand was at work along
side the track and was struck by one OF
the derailed cars.
The injured were attended by physi-
clans at Batesville and Courtland.
The cars went down a twelve-foo,
embankment.
Work of clearing tho wreck was a.
once started, a wrecker arriving from
Memphis at o'clock and one from Wa
ter Valley.
The wreck was due to the extreme
heat, which buckled the tracks and
forced the rails out Of line.
The train was in charge OF A. NJ
King, conductor, and A. G. Law, en-.
gineer, both Of Memphis.
The same train left the rails neal
Jackson. Miss, Ave days ago, when fouI
women and one man were injured.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
THE TINES DAILY SERIAL STORY
INTOTHE PRIMITIVE
ROBERT AMES BENNETT
Copyright. 1912. Frank A. Munssy Coz

girl began to arrange her disordered
hair and dress with the deft and grace
ful movements of a woman thoroughly
trained In the art of self-adornment.
There was admiration in Blake's pale
eyes as he watched her dainty preening.
she was not beautiful Rirl--at present
she could hardly be termed pretty; yet
even In her draggled, muddy dress she
retained all the subtle charms of culture
which appeal so strongly to a man.
Blake was subdued. His feelings even
carried him SO far as an attempt at
iSTmai iesnd pGiiteness when they had nm
Now. Miss Leslie" he began, 'fts
little more than half an hour to sun
down; so. IL you please, II you're quite
reaafdy,, We,d best be starting"
Mot so very. But we've got to chase
through ,,,fs aash the jungle Are you sure you're
quite, thank you. But how about
Mr.. Winthrope's ankle2"
ss can't squeeze through with him,
rI shall walk all the way" put in
mo, you won't. Climb aboard" re-
piled Blake. and, catching up his club.
he stopped for Winthrope to mount his
Leslie caught sight of his coat. which
still lay In roll beside the palm
trunk.
HOW ABOUT your coat, Mr.. Blake!'
she asked. Should you not put 1t on p"
mo; I'm loaded now. Have to ask
you to look after II. You many need 1t
before morning, anyway. II the dews
here are like those in Central America
they're d-darned liable to bring on
fever"
Nothing more was said until they had
crossed the open space between the
palms and the belt Of jungle along the
river.
At other times Winthrope and Miss
Leslie might have been interested in the
towering screw palms, festooned to the
top with climbers, and in the huge ferns
which they could see beneath the man
groves in the swampy ground on their
left. Now. however. they were far too
concerned with the question of how they
should penetrate the dense tangle Of
! thorny brush and creepers which rose
before them like a green wall. Even
Blake hesttated as he released Win
thrope and looked at Miss Leslies cos
tune Her white skirt was of stout
duck, but the fiimsy material OF her
waist was as III suited for rough usage
as cheesecloth.
Better put the coat on. unless you
| want to come out the other side In full
evening dress,' he said. There's no
use kicking, but I wish you d happened
| to have on some sort OF jacket when
we got spilled"
A Continuation of This Story Will
BE Found In TOmorrOw's
Issue of The Times.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
TELEPHONE GIRLS
WIN CONCESSIONS
Boston Company Grants Eight.
Hour Day Rather Than
Face Strike.

BOSTON, Mass, July H.-Twelve hun
dred girl members Of the new Boston
Telephone Operators Union. by threat
ening strike, have won their first big
concession from their employers with
the posting of an official notice In all
Greater Boston exchanges stating that
beginning tomorrow the operators will
be given an eight-hour day without re-
duction In pay.
The girl operators. have secured other
concessions also, as follows:
Time and a half for all overtime, Sun
day, and holiday work.
Half-hour overtime allowance foi
work that exceeds Ave minutes after the
regular hours.
One round trip car fare per day fol
girls who work split tricks"
The elimination Of compulsory split
tricks" for girls in the employ Of the
company eighteen months or more.
The question of wages is' now being
considered by the telephone company
Wages paid at present range from
week for beginners to so per week
after twelve months service.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
HOUSE COMMIT TEE
VOTES$4OO,OOOFOR
RED CROSS HOME
Plans for Memorial Building
in Washington Make
Headway.

Following q detailed statement of
the work of the National Red Cross as
outlined by Miss Mabel Eoardman,
president of the orgauizatio the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds yesterday voted to report IA
vorably the amended Slayden resolution
providing that the Government shall
contribute SiOO,oD) toward the erection
Of a Red Cross memorial building in
washington.
The memorial will commemorate the
"scrvices and sacrifices OF the loyal
women in the United tSates during the
civil war"
The resolution, which kas been ap-
proved by the Senate committee, which
added $4,000 to the original request
for $500. .oOG. provides that the building
shall be monumental In design and
characte and shall be used as the
permanent headquarters of the Ameri.
can National Red Cross, and shall cost,
with the site, not less than 500, Co.,"
The sum to be appropriated by the
Federal Government is contingent upor
the contribution of $500, 900 by the Mill
tary Order Of the Loyal Legion of the
United States, commandery OF the STATE
The total amount which probably viii
be available for the building will bt
$1,000
Miss Boardman exhibited several
of the first aid packages of the Red
interest in Miss Boardman's explanation
Of Red Cros aid In mine disasters, fac
tory explosions and other industrial dis
asters.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Congressman Address
Society of Missouri

Congressman James T. Lloyd and
Congressman Joshua w. Alexander were
the speakers at the annual picnic of
the Missouri Society held at Great
Falls yesterday afternoon and evening.
Both talks were eulogistic of Missouri
and the progress the State has made
since being admitted to the Union.
About three hundred Missourians
nicking on one part OF the grounds
members of the Society OF Oregon Coun-
try were holding an outing nearby.
There were no speakers at this dinner.
About hundred Oregonians, Washing
tonians, and Montanians were present.
Another picnic was held on the
grounds by the women OF the Eastern
Star OF the District
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
CHAPTER v.
The Banyan.

HE afternoon was far advanced
and Winthrope was beginning to
feel anxious when at last Blake
pushed out from among the close
thickets.
AS he approached he swung an un-
shapely club OF green wood, pausing
every few steps to test it's weight and
balance on a bush or knob of dirt.
by Jovel" called Winthrope. That's
not half bad. You look as If You could
bowl over an OK"
Blake showed that he was fiattered.
"Oh, I don't know" he responded.
"The thing is blamed unhandy. Just the
same, l guess we'l be ready for callers
tonight"
Show you later. Pat. me by. Now.
trot out some nuts. Wen feed before
we move house"
Miss Leslie is still sleeping"
Time, then, to roust her out. Hey,
Miss Jenny, turn outl Time to chew"
Miss Leslie sat up and gazed around
in bewilderment.
TITS all right, Miss Genevieve," reas-
sured Winthrope. Blake has found a
safe place for the night. and he wishes
us to eat before We leave here"
Save Juggling the grub" added Blake.
Get busy, Pat"
AS Winthrops caught up . nut thS
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Lies in Hot Bath
To Stop Gangrene

LOUISVILLE, July A.-Charies r.
Rogers, who for six years was night
editor of the Associated Press at Louis
Vile, and who suffered severe burns in
a fire in his rooming house two weeks
ago. Hes immersed in a bathtub filled
with a saline solution kept at a tenn
perature OF 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This
course was directed by the surgeon
attending him at local hospital as a
last chance to save his life. Gangrene
has developed, and the doctors hope in
this way to check its growth.
Mr. Rogers not only suffered burns
upon his limbs, facA and body, but in
hailed the flame as we'll. He will be kept
in the tub until there Is a change in his
condition.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Brother and Sister Meet
i After Forty Years

PITTSBURGH. july 1A-Forty years
age Anna Lynch bade her little brother.
Tommy, good by on the dock at Belfast,
Ireland. and came to America. Twenty
years later Tommy came to America.
lie went to Cleveland and be anne fairly
prosperous Last week no decided to
hunt up his sIster. He heard she mar
ried a German. Last n!sht when he
reached here he asked a policeman fer
a German named "Hagart." The po-
liceman referred him to a police patrol
driver named John Eckert. Lynch went
20 see him, and wGen Eskert heard his
story took him home, where brother
and sister were reunited.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Shock of Fire Fatal
To Aged Merchant

MoNTCLAIR, N. j., July A-wIliam
@. Maui, eighty years old, for many
years connected with the dry goods firm
of Tootle, Maui & Co., of Omaha, Neb.,
and lately a resident of this town, died
yesterday at Allenhurst.
His death was the result OF shock oc-
casioned by his experience In the fire
which destroyed the Dunes, a hotel in
Alenhurst, this week. Mr.. Maui was
taking . bath at the time the fire oc-
Cured, and as he was an invalid, he had
to be carried out
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
Clerks Get Half-Holiday.

Grccers in Petworth will give their
clerks during the rest OF July and
through August half-holidays on Wed
nesdays, This innovetion is to be in
augurated to give the clerks a chance
to spend a pleasant afternoon each week
during the hot summer. Eleven grocers
have signed an agreement granting half
holiday on Wednesday, beginning July
II. 80
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

The three local glass factories, being
closed for the summer, a force of men
,is engaged in making extensive Improve
ments 1t is announced that they will
reopen early in September.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

The union church services at the Trim
fly Methodist Episcopal Church this eve-
ming, will be conducted by Rev. Harry
Church.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
CIVIL SERVICE

SPECIAL CIVIL SERVICE courses for thsss
desirous OF entering Government Service
Shorthand, Typewriting. Bookkeeping. Eng
lish anc Penmanship taught by experts. Spe-
cial coaching for backward students. Day
and night school all summer. Free catalogue.
class or privately. Prospectus.
sTRAYERS BUSINESS COLLE0R
Ninth and II Sta.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

Robert Shorter and Joseph Groves.
colored, were arrested by Acting Chief
Belts, on suspicion Of stealing brass,
of which they had a large quantity In
their possession. The metal Is believed
to have been taken from the steamer
River Queen, which was recently burned
at her dock In Washington. The Capt.
tai authorities were notified.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

Not a single heat prostration has been
reported in this city during the present
wave.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

The local branch of the Holy Name
Society WILL at a meeting at o'clock
this evening, consider the organization
Of a band,
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

The local camp Of Boy Scouts is pre-
pairing for a field day later In the sum-
mer.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
TABLE BOARD

sTH ST, l0i5-Cosher home cooking; meals
u and o'clock; business mems lunch. L..
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

Plans are afoot by members of the
Ct Luke Circle of Queens Daughters,
to endow a room In Alexandria Hos
FOR manv years matron Of that institu-
ton. and whose death occurred some
time ago.
Robley D. Brumback left yesterday
for a trip of several months in Europe
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
WORKINGMAN,S WANTS

wORKINGMEN-Yery near 5Oqb OF the
value Of a slightly used suit 50 TO $40 is the
saving you make by seeing us, save your
stake and be sure to get a slice OF this cake
one price JUSTH'S OLD STAND, SO d.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
HAT CLEANING

WHY THROW your cid straw or Panama
Hat away. when you can have It cleaned
OLYMPIA HAT CO., sOs r NV. Estab. iSOS
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
SPIRITUALlSM

AT PYTHIAN TEMPLE, Sunday evening
500. addresses and messages given. At l03
9TH st. y. E., private readings daily; de-
and join one Of these classes. Special meet.
ings every Wednesday evening at D. IN.
Madeline w. L. Curtin. Healer. Phi. L. s6l1M
MEETINGS Mon. Wed, Fra, 0. m.
sharp message TO each; daily. .rsadInEG
Mrs, MALTBH. S0 Mt Vsrnon' pL NV.
Main 370s. Il
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
BEAUTY CULTURE

HAIRDREssIEG, SCALP TREATMENT.
HAIR DYEINGI MANIcURING. Chiropody.
Facial Massage. Ladies only. Sl1 Nth St. Nv.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

Mr.. Marshall states that at the next
meeting of council. he will present a
resolution which will seek to curb what
is termed IAN uncalled for reduction, i"
for the purposes of economy.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
HELP WANTED
Male and Female.
THE DRILLERY

Stenography Typewriting. Business and civil
Service Courses- Summer rates. Positions
secured. Stenographers examination July a.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
CHURCH NOTICES

THE DARKNESS OF MILLENNIAL DAWN
A 1e-page tract which refutes the doctrine
OF future probation. This tract, together
with one entitled The Bible True-An I'm
answerable Argument" and other religious
readlng-matter, will be mailed to you for
A DIME. Address JOHN n. QUINN. Tako-
ma Park, washington. d. C. IL
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
HALL-NOYES SCHOOL

TUTORING by graduate OF Wellesley Col
lege. 1859 Monroe st. n. w. Phone Col 1860.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14
ROOMS AND BOARD
SUMMER BOARDERS

WANTED-A few nice boarders in private
home; fresh vegetables, good water, plenty
shade. Terms reasonable. Address BOX l32,
Gaithersburg Nd.
The Washington times., 1912-07-14

Summer Annex now open. Coaching In
class or privately. Prospectus
FRANCES MANN HALL. A. ID. Principal.
N E 1t. N. w. l.
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A GOOD PO-
SITION by taking a course at WOOD S
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. 81 East Capitol st.
Day and evening sessions. Ten per cent dis
count to those who make arrangements now.
Telephone Lincoln 3s- Twenty-sixth year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-04
Woman Charged With Poison
ing Several Men Makes
Vigorous Denial.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
CHICAGO, April 4.-Hundreds OF
people crowded Judge Sullivan
court room, today to hear Mrs. Louise
Vermilya make her denial on the wit
ness stand of what has been termed
by the states attorney the most das-
tardly and subtle murders of modern
days
There was hush in the crowded
courtroom as the woman in black was
slowly carried in her invalid chair TO
the witness stand to resume her story
Her thick black veil was thrown back
and showed her face pale and hag-
gard With an air of confidence she
settled in her chair and looking
straight at the jury said in answer to
question from her lawyer:
NO, I did not kill Richard T.
Smith; did not kill Arthur Bisson-
nette | never killed anybody. ] loved
al those people whom | was charged
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-04
Girl Who Eloped With Rector
Six Years Ago, Grew
Homesick.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
HEMPSTEAD, l.. |. April 4--Home-
sick for the sight Of the aged grand
mother, Floretta Wholey, who six
years ago was the central figure in
one of the most sensational elope-
ments in the history of this country.
has returned home. Her disappear
ance, in company with Rev. Jere X.
Cooke, rector of the exclusive st.
Georges Episcopal church of this city,
of which August Belmont is senior
warden, disrupted the congregation
and caused profound stir in
Long Island, because of the promi.
nence of the minister and his wife
who was member of an old Con
necticut family
Miss Whaley lived with her grand
mother here and both were members
of ST. Georges parish. Cooke be
came interested i'll the girl. She theI
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-04
GREAT SCANDAL RECALLED
BY FLORETTA'S RETURN

was only fifteen. They were often to-
gether. Finally when their apparent
attachment began to be talked about
Cooke eloped with the girl and they
covered their tracks so carefully that
no trace was obtained of them for
long time. 1t developed, however,
that they had wandered over good
portion of the country, Cooke working
as carpenter, and at times both suf-
fered for the want of food. They final.
ly settled in San Francisco where
Cooke worked as painter and decor
ator. He now has large establish
ment there, employing fifteen men.
Miss Whaley and Cooke left San
Francisco March and came to New
York. Yesterday the girl came over TO
see her grandmother, frankly stating
to some old friends whom she met
| that she was "homesick for familiar
faces" Cooke remained in New. Yorx
and Miss Whaley refused to tell
where either he or she was staying.
Miss Whaley will shortly inherit
more than $4,000 from her fathers
estate and when her grandmother
who is very old. dies, she will prob
ably receive more than $4,000 addt
\ tional.