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Evening star., 1912-11-08

ter was saying, but there it was, and
the day mother borrowed It
by Jove." interrupted Lionel. check
ing his half-raised arm. That's where
the old boy VENT
He drained his cup quickly and put it
down. 1t was coming out in exasperat-
ing driblets. like a magazine story, and
Hester, suddenly busy at the sideboard,
waited breathlessly for the next install
ment.
IT heard Miss Thompson call out to
him from the MOTOR went on Lionel,
lust as they were starting this morning.
that IL he cared to get her golf bag he
could use the clubs all he wanted"
There was another maddening pause.
Hester had reached the limit of her en-
the silver on the sideboard forever. She
had an insane impulse to shrek. Then,
suddenly the suspense was over Robert
supplied the missing link.
cousin Horatio could hardly get lost
on his way to the clubhouse" he reflect
ed, pushing back his chair as Kate
started to rise. but I'll run round in the
car and inquire If he was there this after
noon. Why don't you have look round
the lake," he turned to Lionel.
through the front door. 1t was almost
dark. Through the moist, warm air came
the scent of pale night flowers dimly
white against the dark ivy.
Il must be on, SAID BOD, or the gOlI
club will be shut. Any one want to go
along?"
II don't think Mrs. Merle should be
left alone," said Kate. "I'll try to make
her eat something"
Bob started toward the garage as the
other two re-entered the dark house.
None of the hall lamps had been lighted.
In the dining room the candles were
burning low, their impish flames casting
jerky shadows on the disordered table.
The empty chairs, pushed back. had the
unquiet stiffness Of arrested movement.
Kate shivered.
"Get some candles" she said Quick,
before these go out!'
After a hurried search Lionel discov-
cred five in a drawer of the sideboard.
On the table was the depressing litter
Of stained coffee cups, together with sun
dry plates and glasses overlooked by
Hester. The countess began gathering
the plates and cups together and piling
Evening star., 1912-11-08

the roads quite rough here" He offered
his arm with an awkward movement.
what is it? What have you got
there?''
She snatched the thing from under his
arm: she needed no one to tell her whose
1t was-this soft, black felt hat.
where did you get it? It's wet-its
dripping wet!
He felt her nails in his wrist
II found it-I found it.
Where? Where did you find it," she
shrieked.
by the lake." faltered Lionel.
The curate's wife neither tainted nor
lost her head Her fingers relaxed and
she became strangely, terribly calm.
"A lantern-auick. There's one at the
lodge"
Lionel had to run to keep pace with
her.
Ito be continued 9omorrow)
Evening star., 1912-11-08
BAN ON CHRISTMAS GREENS.
Embargo Placed on Shipments From
Several States.

The Department of Agriculture has
placed an embargo upon interstate ship
ment of Christmas trees from Maine, New
Massachusetts,. Rhode Island
and Connecticut because Of gypsy and
brown-tail moths.
The quarantine becomes effective No
yember 25, and also affects the shipment
of decorative plants such as holly and
laurel known as Christmas green's or
greenery."
Only in cases where the plants and
plant productions have been inspected
and pronounced to be free from these two
insects by Department of Agriculture in
spectors will they be permitted to enter
interstate commerce.
Evening star., 1912-11-08

changed. Lionel" she said, Il want to
tell you something Ever since luncheon
l have been haunted by the picture OF
that darling old man waiting on the ta-
ble There was something in his race
that went right through mel can't tell
YOU what it was, but every time looked
at him / wanted to run and put my arms
round his neck and have good cry.
never felt like such a good-for-nothing
rotter in my life And when | looked up
speaking and got up quickly. There! l
must go to Mrs Merle
Lionel struck his repeater. BY Jove!
It's 9 O'Clock! I must go to the lake..
Evening star., 1912-11-08
CHAPTER XVII-Continued.

II don't see why we're worrying so.'
said Kate. after longer pause than
usual. Hes probably lost his way IN
the woods and is trying to find his way
home by that ridiculous compass on his
watch chain; he showed it to me once.
She smiled at the recollection. 1T has
no more sense of direction than poor.
dear Mr. Merle himself has. I give you
my word the wretched thing never point
ed twice to the same place. The dear
man likes nothing better than to get lost
in the woods. He told me SO himself, "
she added. but her voice belied the opti-
mism of her words.
In the silence that followed Hester
Storm entered bearing q chocolate blanc
mango, a dark marbielike ediflce OF NOR
tuary design imbedded in snowdrift OF
whipped cream.
change the subject, rs that the thing
you were making when you chucked me
out Of the kitchen this afternoon?'
Kate was assaulting the quaking monu-
ment with desperate spoon. It's Mr.
Merle's favorite pudding, she SAID,
shortly.
Lionel subsided What was the use?
No matter what topic was started, 1t In
variably led to Merle:
Hester was glad when the meal drew
to close. Waiting on the table had
been a nerve-racking experience for her.
Only the thought that she might pick up
some chance clue as to the golf bag s
whereabouts had nerved her to the un-
dertaking.
Now II was over and nothing had come
of it-not a single word about golf or
golf bags All the talk had been about
the old parson who was late for dinner.
Probably he had fallen into another mole
trap or caught his whtskers In bramble
bush
Hester was startled from these ir-
reverent reflections by the utterance OF
the very word she had been listening for.
The coffee cup she was in the act OF
handing to the countess shook perilOusly
on it's tiny saucer.
"A golf bag is a funny thing tor q Sec
retary to be carting about" Robert Bax-
Evening star., 1912-11-08
TO LESSEN DANGERS OF MINING
Public Health Service Aiding Efforts
of Bureau of Mines.

The United States public health service
has joined with the bureau Of mines i'm
it's mission to lessen the dangers Of min
ing Surgeon General Blue has appointed
Prof. Red Hunt as member of a COM
mittee which is being organized by the
bureau OF mines to study improved meth
DDS of resuscitating persons overcome by
poisonous gases in mines. The investiga-
ton will be made in the anthracite and
bitumnous coal fields Of Pennsylvania
The committee will meet at Wilkesbarrs
November IA.
Evening star., 1912-11-08
A Physicians Faith i'm
Eckman's Alternative
A VALUABLE REMEDY FOR THROAT
AND LUNGS

Have used Eckman's Alternative i'm sew
eral cases Of tubercular glands of the
neck. with excellent results every time.
In one case Ii cost me $50 for the girl
was put on II only until she could arrange
to be operated, and In a short time an
operation was not needed. suppose your
records are just as fine as OF old. You
know my faith In it,
Original Of this physicians letter on
hle.)
Eckman's Alternative is effective in other
forms. Read what Mrs. Garvin says:
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Gentlemen: I have gained twenty-five
pounds since last February, and my baby
Is In perfect health. ] have been waiting
since she was born to see how ] would get
along. / am now doing all my work,
have been ever since she was four weeks
old, and am steadily gaining. do not
cough or raise anything mt all. ] believe
my lung trouble Is cured"
(Sworn afidavit) Mrs. NJ. III. GARvIN.
Note-Mrs. Garvin has seven children.
Eckman's Alternative is effective In Brcn.
chitis Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat and
Lung Troubles and In upbnlding the sys.
tenn Does not contain poisons, opiates or
habit forming drugs. For sale by O'Don-
nell's drug store, and other leading drug.
gtsts. Ask for booklet telling OF recoy.
cries, and write TO Eckman Laboratory.
Philadelphia. Pa. for additional evidence.
Evening star., 1912-11-08
BUSINESS Man
GETS GREAT Benefit
f'lt is the best tonic a man
can take for a rundown con-
dition," he says Of Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey.

Men OF positions OF Importance
are not free with testimonials of in
dorsement as a rule, and when they
do speak it is generally because they
are deeply impressed.
We find this is especially SO in
matters pertaining to health.
Men as a rule pass over trifing all
ments, but when they find themselves
seriously i'll they see in new light
where those dependent upon them
stand.
When men recover from condi-
tions of serious illness they are
thankful and wish to help their fellow
men. 1t is in this generous spirit
that Mr.. James Eggan. Manager of
the Merchants Distributing Associ-
alton of Boston, Mass, SO highly
indorses
Evening star., 1912-11-08

Mrs. Jane Bennett. eighty-seven years
old. died at her home at Hundred, W..
Va. She was q lifelong resident OF West
Virginia. u..s
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
Woman Fatally Burned
When Man Throws Lamp

Mary Il. Milbery, colored, Of 17b2
seaton street northwest, is believed to
be dying In the Emergency Hospital to-
lay from burns received last night
when she was struck by lighted kero-
enc lamp. the oil running over. her
dress and setting fire to her clothing.
The woman was literally converted into.
a human torch and the only part OF
~ - not burned was her face. The
physicians say she undoubtedly inhaled
the flames and will probably die.
I,ichard Lightfoot, colored, who lives
In Georgia avenue northwest, and who
Is alleged to have hurled the lamp at
he woman, is held at the Eighth pre-
'nct police station pending the result
Of her burns
evening and accor ding to the woman's 8
story to Detective Warren, Lightfoot
icsed up the lamp and threw II at her.
Lightfoot told the police that the woman
threw the lamp at him first. 1t fell on
the floor. he said. and he picked II up
and hurled It at her, striking her on
The back
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
WILL ASK CONGRESS
TO GIVE SITE FOR
CONVENTION HALL
Construction Cost Would Be
Financed by Bond
Issue.

As soon as Congress ASSEMBLIES steps
are to be taken to introduce a bill ap-
propriating site for a $500, 900 conven-
tion hall. the cost Of construction Of
which will be financed by a bond issue,
as proposed yesterday by Robert NJ.
Harper. president Of the District Ma
uonal Bank. Mr.. Harper said today
that number Of Congressmen will
urge the passage Of such q bill on the
ground that the Government would
thereby save the large amounts ex-
pended every four years through the
use Of the Pension building for the In
ausuration social function.
In addition to the income to the
building from its rental for conventions
and other gatherings, It is proposed to
add the rental from q few frst-class
stores which would readily be made q
part Of the ground floor plan of the
building. In this way, Mr.. Harper
pointed out, the convention building
would have ample revenue to pay the
interest on the bond issue Of $500, 900
end other liked charges on the struc-
The participation of the Government
is an essential part Of the latest plan
to erect q convention hall in Washing
ton. and II Is explained that The struc-
sture is as necessary to the use of the
Government as to the people Of the Dis
trfct. BY the grant OF q site the Gov
ernment would obviate In the future all
loss from the use OF the Pension build
ing. which Is estimated by the secre-
tary Of the Interior to be a large one.
The grant would also make simple the
financing Of building loan Of half q
million dollars.
"A convention hall adequate for the
requirements OF the inaugural ball and
for every convention which may come
to Washington can be built for $500, ,00O,"
said Mr.. Harper today, "and would be
a practical and feasible proposition II
the Government would take It's share in
the enterprise by donating the ground
for the building. SO that bond issue
covering the ground and the building
could be issued. Heretofore convention
hall projects have been too large and
not sufficiently attractive from an In
come viewpoint to make their promo
tion successful. l intend to press the
matter with certain members Of Con-
Eress as soon as the session convenes"
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
French Plate Mirrors.

French Plate Mirrors.
% AND u MIRRORS, with
French plate, size 10x35 inches;
framed IN lh-inch antique mold
ings. with French print and top
ornament; these were damaged
In shipment, and will be 60 40
sold ''as is" this sale .... OCstC
BEDROOM MIRRORS, size of
glass 4A14 inches, in antique mold
Ing, with heads of American
beauties at top; size over all
5x21 inches. 81 values. Sale 400
price '''.'.......'.....'..... 1VS
% MIRRORS, framed in 2-inch
antique molding, with French
print at top: size over all CT or
6x2o inches. Sale price,. Dl.CO
Etchings, Water Colors, and
Photographers.
An uncommonly large variety OF
different subjects, including proof
etchings, colored etchings, water
colors. colored photogravures, etc;
the celebrated Fishel, Adler &
Schwartz publications always sold
at ss to Sl2. This lot In rich gilt
or mission frames. Choice ca OK
at''''''' '''...'..'..''.''',...'. i~HsSc
The Washington times., 1912-10-02

Extraordinary value. Yokes are
much In demand owing TO the cool
spell which makes II necessary to
make high neck dresses out of the
low neck ones.
These yokes are OF plain net or
Shadow and Point Venice lace. Buy
while the price Is SO low-l2,ac for
choice.
Street Floor-Bargain Tables.
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
Louis Garthe Weds o..
In Germantown Today

The wedding Of Louis Garthe. WASH
ington correspondent of the Baltimore
American, and former president Of the
Gridiron Club, to Miss Emma Frances
Berry Is to be celebrated today In Ger
mantown. Pa. Mr.. Garthe. who Is q
native Of Baltimore, Is one Of the best
known newspaper men in the Capital
Mr.. and Mrs. Garthe will make their
home at the Northampton, w street
northwest, after a brief wedding trip.
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
TAFT GIVES. 500 TO
MASONIC TEMPLE
Masonic Memorial to First President to Be Built in Alex
andria, Has Support of Chief Executive of
United States

Hall last night by the Young Mems 90
dality Lyceum. II was largely attend
ed. At the business meeting Charles
Corbett was elected secretary to sue
one member elected.
An exploding lamp at the residence Of
Harvey Talbot on North Pitt street,
caused n slight fire at 8 o'clock last
night. The blaze was extinguished be-
fore the arrival of the department.
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
Business Men Donate
To Entertainment Fund

Secretary Thomas Grant Of the Cham.
per OF Commerce, has received a
batch OF SO checks in response to the
call for funds for the entertainment Of
the delegates to the fifth International
Congress Of Chambers Of Commerce.
who Will visit washington October IL
The Washington times., 1912-10-02

Phillips will be held from her late resi-
dence, coo South Fairfax street, at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the Rev
George A. Luttrell, pastor OF Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church., officiating
The Washington times., 1912-10-02

In observance Of the twenty-fourth
anniversary of the institution Of the
order In this city. an oyster roast was
given In the gymnasium Of Lyceum
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA,, va, OCT. I

Showing his interest In the project
which has for its object the erection
Of a temple In Alexandra TO the men,
ory Of washington. as q Mason, and
first master OF Alexandria. Washington
Lodge. William II. Taft President Of
the United States, has forwarded his
check for 500 to Charles II. Callahan,
treasurer OF the memorial association,
as his personal contribution.
The donation came through James N.
Lamberton. grand senior deacon OF the
grand lodge Of Pennsylvania, and vice
president Of the memorial association
which meets In Alexandria on February
20 Of each year. At q meeting of the
ways and means committee held in
Washington last June. q charter roll
Of honor was created, to consist Of 100
persons who would agree to subscribe
500 each. These memberships were dis
tributed over the various Masonic ,ur-
isdictions Of the country. and the sub
scribers were to be presented with life
memberships In the organisation. Mr..
Lamberton forwarded Q copy, OF the
always manifested deep interest in
As a memorial to washintson's Ma
sonic connections, the temple will be
ssSS asG nsse wi # Ss .as aSs sss ss
for the relies Of the FIRST President of
the United States, now In the possession
Of Alexandria, Washington lodge.
The police OF Alexandria are waging
a crusade against the owners Of unli-
censed dogs. Policeman John Kerns
has been assigned to investigate such
cases. Fines Of IS each for this offense
were imposed upon William Lewis and
other owners who protested that they
did not harbor the animals, the officer
was ordered to destroy the animals.
Louis z. Shuman. son Of Louis p.
shuman. died at the family residence,
514 King street at o'clock this morn
his father. his wife, two daughters and
q son. and a sister, Mrs. Claude Len
non. survive him. He was thirty-seven
years of age.
Mr.. Shuman was a past exalted ruler
and life member of Alexandria Lodge,
No. 75s, B. p. o. Elks. He was asso-
ciated with his father in the Arm Of
tioners. ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral
have not been completed.
F. Clinton knight, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert z. knight, and Miss
Myrtle Evelyn Padgett, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Carleton Padxert were married
today In Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church. the ceremony being performed
by the eos Rsy bES ESsaE . ThS
The Washington times., 1912-10-02

Beautiful Home Grown Roses.
Perfect specimens of different yarie-
ties-fresh cut-5oc doc. Guides. 1214 F.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1912-10-02
Framed Pictures and Signed
Proofs.

containing among others sThe sis
Greatest Moments Of a Girls Life"
Baby Stewart" "Simplicity." boy
and Rabbit" mile. LIE Brun." age
of Innocence Laughing Cavalier" !"
Cherries Ripe" framed in 1-inch
antique gilt molding: various sizes
to select from. Sl.2S and sl6o H2c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-08
Put An Extra
 Sttm ach 10 Work
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Win Do the work Of Two or Three ston1Acs1s
 -Afofds Instant Keller !
, FREE TRIAL PACKAGEl

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 Ifs you would continue to take g Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal for awhile. your. stomach syrOJL1 have d chance to rest up and get well and stfong again.
 Try just one box and you will neve- little rem eiy for stomach troubles Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets contain q ingredient. one grain of which will df gest 3. .0o0 grains of food. They are SC entirely harmless because they have absolutely no effect on the system on way or another except to do just tho one .thing-dfgest food.
 40,o00 physiciang use ana f4e0ln mend this National Remedy. Everx drug store eSertwhere sefla Afd rec ornrnends StuArt's iDyspe psia Tablets The pricels 50 cents per box. A sam ple will be sent free if you will writ. F. A. Stuart Co.,, 150 Stuart Bldg. Marshall, Mich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-08
LaFOllette Relates History Of Land
 Grabs By Railroads
Government Has Given 123Oo0,OOo Acres of the Most Valuable Portion of the Public Domains to Corpora tions-Lands of Little or No Value Exchanged for Timber Lands of Enormous Value.

sible.
 ''The statute of 1878 as to coal lands lands at not less than $10 per acre, if more than 15 miles from a complete railroad, and mot less than SEQ per acre for lands within Is miles of a completed railroad. . Under this act an individual could not acquire more than 160 acres. But an association of individuals might acquire as many times 16o acres as there were persons in the associati tion, not exceeding, however, 64o acres in all.
 ''Tyhe act made it perfectly clear that while the land. might be sold for not less than $10 per acre in the one case, and not less than $20 per acre tn the other case. that 1t should be sold for its full value. consider what happened, how that statute was administered by this Government in the discharge of its duty to the people who owned that land.
 ssThis valuable property of all the year down to 1908, just as though Con gress had written into that law a di- rection to the Federal Government s1o or more than so an acre iri either of the cases defined by the
 'swhat would be thought of the agent Of an individual or q corp4fa- tion, directed to sell So many million acres of land, belonging to- the individ- ual or the corporation, his written ir- structions stating that he must not sci any of the land for less than $1os who would dispo&4 Of land much more val 0abIe than $10 an acre for $10 an acre How long would such an agent be permitted to serve an individual, or a corporation? s+ as s
 saThs Yianfier in which these lands were sold was a clear betEayal.tof the trust committed to the Adrninistrat tive department Of thIs Govefnfnent. RJn- der such administration of the gstAtute vast wealth passed from the hands of the people into the hands of t41diVid- uals and corporations at the nominal price of $10 and SEQ per acre.
 'It is a matter of notofietys dis graceful fototisty, that cofpofatiO have. been .enab1ed during the last few years to sexchahge, within the limits ofS their grants, lands of little or of no vAlue,s at least, of no present seil- ing value, for timberlands Of enpr- nous value It has been possible with in the last few years to put through Congress legislation permitting such exchanges.
 ''Is 1t to be marveled that the people of the country have walked up to a realization Of their betrayal and de- mand some check upon those called upon to serve them who serve Instead their own interests and that of others and who betray the public?''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-08

The company has branches in Will mington, Philadelphia, New London, Bridgeport, Lawrence, Mass; Provi- dence, Detroit, South Bend and Mont gomery, Ala.
 Manager Fox Of the local branch of the company, offered a statement to- day from Attorney Phelan Beale, coun- sel for the company, in which he said in part:
 The Federal Biscuit Company is not bankrupt concern according to the usual notion of a bankrupt. It's as sets are nearly a half million dollars in excess of its liabiKties. In taking over many plants the company had to assume many debts which were due to the creditors of the concerns they took oyer. The company was under going a reorganization and was about to be taken over by a syndicate when these creditors forced the action which followed. In order to project it's stockholders and prevent the holdings of the company from being 6fssipated its officers consented to the appoint ment of receiver''
 Manager Fox said today that the syndicate was still desirous of taking over the company and that such an arrangement would soon be effected He said that business would be car ried on as usual until this took place.