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The Washington herald., 1912-02-18
MnI Prrnch to nIIddIe.,

Rev. DIR. Ulysses G. B. Pierce. pastor
Of All Souls Church. left yesterday for
Annapolis. This morning Or. Pierce win
preach to the midshipmen at the Naval
Academy. and this evening win address
the Y. NJ. c. 4. DR.. Pierce win be the
guest OF AGnirnI John NJ. Hawiey
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

First Lieutenant, Signal Cons, \. C. d. c.
| Speculation is being INDUCED in by Of
| hcers Of the District militia as to tht
successor Of Lieut.. Col. s. E. Smiley, the
adjutant general Lieut.. Col Smiley
who is a major of the Second Infantry
| United States army. will rejoin his com.
mand about the middle Of April.
The First Field Artillery viii take a
hike to Congress Heights next Thurs-
day. washIngton's BIrthday.'
So anxious were some OF the Guard
-ofncers 90 have Capt Love as the next
adJutant general that they circulated
and many signed a petition. or ''round
robin" requesting that he be chosen.
The action. however, will not influence
the War Department in its final choice
it was explained yesterday.
As a matter of fact. the choice OF the
officer to be the next adJutant general
OF the, District Guard VIII lie between
few offlcers-.now-at at widely scattered
posts Only those who have served with
their commands continuously for two
years up to the time the choice will be
made viii be. available! The detail here
as adjutant general is, for four years
IRe only person VINO IN lne ledSI can
influence the choice is Brig. Gen.
George II. Harries, commanding. The
officials of the War Department will. Of
course. appreciate any suggestion from
Gen. Harries. but 4 was explained at
the department yesterday, will not
necessarily follow IT, inasmuch as cir
cumstances and strict regulations gov
erning the matter will guide them.
Regret is heard on all sides that Lieut..
Col. Smiley viii be compelled to rejoin
his command. He has made host of
friends inside and outside the Guard and
has done really more than any other
man during the past four years to bling
the District brigade up 20 its present
standing In efficiency.
Lieut.. Col s E. Smiley. adjutant gen.
eral, was out OF, the city last Monday
on personal business.
The interesting information was learn
ed at the War Department yesterday
that in case the militia OF the. country
is called upon for service in Mexico or
elsewhere. that. but one regiment from
each organization will be placed in the
field This win apply to the District
Guard as IN the various States. The
regiments will be OF full war strength
and viii probably be made up. OF ANAL
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18
I shall mary an innkesper's daughter.
L IN l-. L.. =
To Assume Dutie. Tuesd.y.

Howard NJ Pruden has been appointed
a member of the Presidents economy
and efficiency commission and will as
sumo his new duties Tuesday. He is at
present engaged in the compilation of
the Official register OF the government
for 1911 G f-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

tor Of the First Regiment OF LouisyiIIe.
Ky. and viii be given a similar post
ton at the conclusion OF his present work
with another National Guard. but not that
OF the District OF Columbia Capt. Nc
Closlkey Is at present stationed at the
West Point Military Academy. and IL
was declared at the War Department
yesterday. viii not be available for de-
tail with the District militia.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18
sure He woaId.

From Tit-BtS. =
Magistrate-If Itlet you OF this time.
VIII you promise me 10 take the pledge ?
Delighted Prisoner (excitedly)-Oi will,
yur honor, an drink your health!
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18
Pennsy to Honor Lurton.

Associate Justice I.urton., OF the Su-
preme Court. viii go to Philadelphia on
Tuesday to receive the degree Of doctor
or laws from the University Of penn
sylvania. ~ -
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

ed cashier Of Pupils Bank" has been
bonded for 1900 and the increased de-
posits OF the bank has added 500 to the
bonding OF Miss Gerschlchter. its cashier.
An interesting assembly took place FRI
day morning, when five minute talks were
made to the student body on the advan-
tages Of depositing money in a banA Mr..
Freuberg, Of the board OF directors; Mr..
Guilford, bookkeeper; Miss GerschIchter,
teller, and Miss Finch vice president,
were among the speakers. The president
closed the meetipg by telling the history
Of the bank,
Representative Dies. of Texas. will ad-
dress the seventh and eighth grade pupils
Of the sixth division at the George Wash
ington's birthday celebration to be held
next Wednesday at the Dixie, In H street.
Miss Ethel Person, a graduate of West
ern High School. is making a phenome-
ma, record in the study Of pharmacy at
the University OF Michigan. Her work in
the schools here was Of the same high
character.
Mothers meeting of the webb-Pieree
schools was addressed by Mrs. Mace in
structor in atypicai work Mrs. Mace
briefly outlined the particular course for
such pupils and asked the mothers CO.
operation in promoting work for this class
OF children.
Dr.. Norris. OF the health department,
has completed his examination Of the
pupils Of the fresh air school" This
school has an exceptionally regular at
tendance. With an enrolment OF 81 the
actual daily attendance is seldom below
50. Miss Scrivener principal OF the build
ing in which the school Is located, also
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

The First Field Artillery will take a
hike" to Congress Heights next Thurz-
day. washIngton's Birthday.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

Lieut.. Col. S. E Smiley. adjutant gen.
eral, was out of the city last Monday
on personal business.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

Posters for the minstrel show at Tech
are found on the bulletin boards Of an
the high schools. The prize poster con-
test closed with the week and much in
terest centers in the victor. The section
selling the greatest number Of tickets Is
to be awarded a school pennant. With
Mr.. Clafiin in charge and Mr.. Lee Gran
dali to direct the orchestra, the show
must be q great success Mr.. Peacock.
Mr.. Crow, Mr.. De Grange. and Mr.. Wells
are the END mer," with Mr.. GaIleher as
lnterlocutor.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
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1'cZNWOEs
PLIMS0LL'S MARK ON SHIPS
Peculiar Characters on Side Of British
Vessels Determine Weight Of
Her Cargo.

Perhaps you have often heard OF
mans making his mark In the world,
but what do you think of a man that
left his mark on every British ship
that sails the seas?
If you are observant you may have
noticed In passing some of the freight
steamers a peculiar mark on the side,
close to the water, something like the
letters o. E. This mark is usually
about the middle of the boat, and Is
white or yellow on a dark background.
In the old days many merchant
ships were lost through overlooking
and British member Of parliament,
Samuel Plimsoll, who sympathized
with the poor sailors that had to risk
their lives on these ships while the
greedy owners stayed safely at home.
worked and worked until he got q
law passed that obliged every cargo
carrying vessel to carry mark on
Its side, showing the depth to which
she might safely be loaded.
The five marks on the figure to
the right, which looks like letter e,
Indicate the loading depths for differ
ent places and seasons. The top line,
turned to the left, is for fresh water.
The top line to the right Is for the
Indian ocean. The next below Is for
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
SHREWD IDEA OF DIPLOMAT
Proved More Than a Match
for Abdul Hamld.

Diplomatists abroad tell how dis
tinguished member Of the Russian
corps diplomatique cleverly outwitted
Abdul Hamid, the late Sultan of Tur-
key. The Russian displayed a curious
ingenuity In introducing the business
Of his country in the guise of personal
pleasure.
1t appears that the Sultan had abso.
lutely refused to grant an audience to
any member Of the diplomatic body at
Constantinople and that during the
period in question Abdul Hamid spent
the greater part Of his time in cock
fighting, an amusement whereof he
was passionately fond.
The Russian heard that his imperial
majesty stood in need of fresh birds
to supply the place Of those killed in
fight, whereupon the willy Muscovite
procured a tine-looking white fowl OF
the barnyard species, caused 1t to be
trimmed and spurred to resemble a
gamecock, and sent 1t in richly deco
rated cage to the Sultan.
The ruse was successful, but the
Sultan, at first delighted with the gift.
soon sent for the diplomatist to ex-
plain, II he could, why his bird had
shown no inclination to fight. The
Russian went. examined the bird In
the presence of Abdul Hamid. and
with great astonishment and regret
acknowledged that 1t was quite unable
to cope with the royal gamecocks,
which were undoubtedly of a superior
breed
A conference followed on the subject
OF gamecocks in general; and when
this was finished the Muscovite sue.
ceeded in drawing the Sultan in a
mood for conversation of different
character, and in time adroitly intro
duced the political matter he had so
long awaited an opportunity to discuss.
After long interview he returned to
his embassy triumphant over his col.
leagues.-Harper's Weekly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
Escaped, but Without Booty.

A wealthy Swiss merchant at Laus.
anne has just outwitted thieves who
sent to him letter demanding that q
large sum of money should be brought
to a certain place. and threatening to
murder him If he refused to send It.
He informed the police, and a trap
was set. A servant, carrying a packet
of worthless paper, went to the ap-
pointed place-a railway station where
an express train stops for a short
while. When the train, arrived a wo-
man dashed out of first-class com.
partment. snatched the packet from
the servants hands. and re-entered the
train. The train. which usually starts
from the station within few minutes
of the arrival. was delayed by ar
rangement. and the detective entered.
They found the compartment empty,
with the door on the side furthest
from the platform wide open. They
saw the woman enter motor-car con.
tanning three men, which raced away.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20

Of seasickness that left me too weak
to stand. I've got the headache yet"
His voice died out; he had vague
impression Of Floyd starting up and
coming toward him.
II had to make the doctor steady
me with some drug 30 l could race"
he resumed abruptly. T'm brute
enough without that in me, Floyd"
Hush. try to rest" urged his mech
anician's earnest young voice across
the mist.
"I'm tired" he conceded.
1t seemed to him long time after.
ward that sensation OF exquisite
GOODNESS extinguished the flame-like
pain binding his temples, although the
ric;l sunset glow was still in the room
when he opened his eyes. Floyd WAS
bending over him, bathing his fore
head with light, Arm touches. Stan.
the savage irritability Of strong man
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
what a position for you and mel

What position for you and me!
What will you do for me-the engine
is shaking loose from the chassis, By
the feeling? Get your tools"
Don't try to talk. / have sent for
DOCTOR" soothed Floyd. you are
all right Here" hand was slipped
behind his head. glass of water held
to his lips. Drink this"
"You might have been a nurse" "
Stanton wandered dreamily. "Your
sister couldn't do better. And you're
so nonsensically good-looking! Floyd"
the feverishly brilliant eyes flashed
wide. what is your sisters manner"
"Jessica."
"Jesse-Jessica?"
I'VE are twins; I told you that.
They named us so purposely."
The heavy white bandage encircling
his mechanician's left arm caught the
patients failing attention.
you've had a bad day; go home
and rest" gasped Stanton the brute,
before things slipped from his ken.
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
Seeing Through Hand.

tube about three-quarters Of an inch
In diameter. Hold this in your right
hand and place one end Of 1t close up
to your right eye Place on the table
about three feet from you any small
object, such as coin. Now open your
left hand and place 1t with the palm
facing you, against the left side OF the
paper tube, about midway of its
length. Keeping both eyes open, now
you will appear to see through this
hand in fact, there will apparently be
hole right through 1t, through which
you will see the coin.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
Evenly Matched.

A boy sat on a rail fence inclosins
\ cornfeld. A city chap passing.
said:
"Your corn looks kind of yellow,
Bub."
Yep, that's the kind we planted"
said Bub
ut doesn't look as II you would get
more than half a crop" observed
.he city chap.
Nope; we don't expect to. Landlord
gets the other hail." retorted the
voungster.
The stranger hesitated a moment
and then ventured:
you are not very far from a fool
sh fellow, are you, Bub?"
Nope, not more'n ten feet"
said the boy-and the city chap passed
IN.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
SYNOPSIS.

At the beginning of great automobile
race the mechanician of the Mercury,
youth. Jesse Floyd. volunteers. and is ac-
cepted. In the rest during the twenty
four hour race Stanton meets a stranger.
Miss Carlisle, who introduces herself. The
Mercury wins race. Stanton receives
flowers from Miss Carlisle. which he ig-
nores. Stanton meets Miss Carlisle on a
train. They alight to take walk. and
follow In e1;to ncident HJ hv r,b,cb San
ton Is hurt Is mysterious. Floyd at lunch
with Stanton. tells o. his boyhood. STAN
ton again meets Miss Carlisle and they
dine together. Stanton comes to track
sick. but makes race.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
About the House.

In case Of sudden leak, when II
Is difficult to get a plumber quickly,
turn off the water and mix some COM
mon yellow soap and whiting with just
enough water to make thick paste.
1t will be found to do temporarily as
well as solder, provided you turn
the water on again rather slowly, as
a sudden rush might force 1t out.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
The Deadly Dust.

Out of every thousand OF those
whose occupations calls for constant
work in dusty quarters, five die OF con-
sumption, according to German off
figures; whereas among those who are
not exposed to the action of dust only
two out OF thousand die OF the dis
ease named.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
The Maid and Her Apples.

Three boys met servant maid car
rying apples to the market. The first
,ook half what she had, but returned
% her ten; the second took one-third,
out returned two; and the third took
away half those she had left. but re-
.urned her one. She had then twelve
rppies leit-how many had she at
irst?
Answer: Forty.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
'Td like to-" was the humble sur.

I'D like to-" was the humble sur
render. Liza woman, Floyd yielded
to superior will: like man, there
were no small reservations in his
yielding.
There was taxicab waiting; to II
Stanton led the way.
The destination was one of the
large hotels Of the city, and neither
Of the companions We're dressed for
the public dining-room. In the
guest-crowded lobby Stanton paused
to order dinner sent to his own apart.
ment, perfectly Indifferent to the sen.
sation caused by their entrance.
"You are unwell. sir?" the clerk
ventured, regarding him wide.eyed.
NO" he denied laconically.
But he looked far more fatigued
than his comparatively frail mechan.
ician, nevertheless. Fatigued. and i'll
you didn't hurt yourself in our up.
set. hope" Floyd said with anxiety.
when they were alone in the stiff. i'm.
pei Soudi uOtei room.
mo. had bad night of IT," Stan.
ton explained. He sat down in an
armchair, resting his head against the
cushioned back. MAKE yourself COM
Portable as you can, Floyd. There is
nothing the matter with me-there
can't be, / never was sick a day since
can remember. Probably need
feeding; I've eaten nothing since that
confounded dinner last evening, and
1t is nearly six o'clock now"
But, after all, when the food was
brought, Stanton could eat none of
1T; although maintaining a pretense
OF doing so, which forbade his COM
panion to comment upon the fact.
Were you feeling i'll yesterday ?"
Floyd inquired, when the last course
was removed and they were left to
themselves. His own bearing was less
assured than usual, his gaiety subdued
to quietness almost savoring of tim.
idity.
Not until evening, after dinner"
The mechanician looked at him.
started to speak, checked himself, and
at last impulsively put the indiscreet
question::
DO you mind telling me where you
dined?"
"Of course not" Stanton returned,
without trace Of hesitation. with
Mr.. Carlisle Of the tire company,
and his daughter. They are here for
the races. He wanted to talk tires to
me, Heaven knows why. We didn't
get very far; after Miss Carlisle left
us began to feel SO sick that ex-
cused myself and got away to the
nearest DOCTOR"
Floyd turned his head, and caught
his breath in brief, quick sigh. When
he looked back at his host, his candid
eyes were clearer and more gentle
than they had been since the assist
ant manager had given the account of
Stanton's amazing disappearance
Acute indigestion, your doctor
called your attack?"
Something like it."
miss Carlisle doesn't seem to be
a lucky companion" Floyd observed
dryly. "She made you miss your train
here, you came near breaking your
wrist with her car, and her dinner
seems to have poisoned you. What
did she give you. lobster and Ice
cream"
"No-I hardly know. l never care
what I eat" He passed his hand i'm
patiently across his forehead. sudden.
ly giddy.
Floyd leaned nearer.
Stanton, how did you feel? What?
Tell me; I'm not just curious"
"Nausea. violent successive attacks
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
The Worst Of Il.

my wife always tears her hah
when come homo late" which
makes you feel mean, eh?" Yes; and
which also makes 1t necessary for me
to buy more hair. r."-Boston Record.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
Hens Not Workina.

Can get some fresh eggs at your
ouse today?" asked neighbor of
mali Harry. q"
No ma'am," replied the little fell
.ow "All our hens have gone dry"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20

the summer season anywhere. The
one below that is for winter and the
lowest of all Is for the north Atlantic
In winter, as that is considered the
most dangerous of all the oceans
Travelled by cargo carrying ships.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
LITTLE TRICK OF INTEREST
One May Sec Through His Hand by
Using Piece Of Paper Rolled Up
In Form of Tube.

Here is something that is very easy
to try and that is bound to interest
everyone you show 1t to. Take a
piece of paper and roll it up into a
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-09-20
How to Be Prominent,

why aren't you a suffraget?"
Il think l can get more publicity BY
opposing the movement" replied the
prominent lady courteously.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-11-22
OUT OF TOWN FANS
me- COMING TO
BIG BATTLE
CapOni.Pettus Ten Round AZ
fair in Elks' Next Monday
Is Drawing Card for Albu-
querque; Big House Expect
ed.

when Tony CHpoui. the original, Of
Chicago, aud Bill PettuA, the hard
hitting, 81 Albuquerque shake hands
In the center ~ the tWenty-fOur foot
squared arena In the giks Thcuter
next Monday night, II ls n safe bet
that every live wire nght fan Ia Al
buqucrquG viii he safely slowed
able portion of the audience will Re
mad" ~ ~ outsiders who will come
here especially for the big show.
h'Dr news Oi the CRpVnl- Pottus battle
haR bErn noihed about the central
part Of the state and many requests
have been made for seats. A record
breaking house In looked for
Both CapOhi and Pettua are
trained down 10 tho minute for their
forthcoming battle. which In sched-
Pulled 10 20 ten rounds. CHpUni has
been WORKING In Nate Lewis gym In
Chicug" Tor the last two weeks. but
II nov 80 route 10 Albuquerque, be-
Ing expected tO arrive ut any time.
FPctius has worked for the last month
,hnd II H. the pink ~ condition. Bill
4 has worked over his HparrIng part
neFH at gait that has been fast. al
Though not rough. and during his
.trmtning stunt has developed few
OF the local boys into pretty fair
battIeTH
Kid Stern viii work out tonight,
TOMORROW night and Sunday night In
the Alley gymnasium. beginning each
night At 1880 o'clock. The pAblic In
lnvlted 10 watch stern work out.
Ltshtweikht BcrnppcrE. profeBsionHIs
or amateurs. are also invited to put
on the gloves with Stern for "A round
or two.
Gilbert, the VI pAsO boy who In to
20 against Stern, has worked out
with P9ttus for three weeks. and Ia
IN the best shape Of his life. There
In every reason a. believe that tho
SENT windup Will be- n hummer all
the way. M both boys are tough and
sclentlfcn.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-11-22

envy OF Music IN Brooklyn took steps
to start a crusade Of publicity which,
II Is believed. viii help largely to
check the ravages ~ the usually fatal
malady 4 committee Uf five leading
gynecOlogists was appointed to begin
the night at once and To report at
the next congress. This committee Is
DIR. Thomas y. Scullcn. chairman. as
ISOLATE professor ~ gynecOlOgy at
Johns Hopkins. Baltimore; DR.. How
ard G. Taylor OF Columbia university,
DIR. G. Jeft Miller OF Tulane university
New Orleans; Dr. T.. f.. simpson Of
Pittsburgh. and DR.. l.. G. Dudley Of
Chicago.
DR. Cullen said: THE reason why
80 many women die of cancer IN be-
cause they conceal their symptoms
too long. when they finally 60 TO the
physician for diagnosis they are too
late for any cure. From 20 to % per
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-11-22
TWO CONvICTs so
SIMILAR THAT SHERIFF
HANGS WRONG MAN

Atlanta, Ga. Nov ~ Was Leon
ard Lewis sentenced to four years
for burglary, hanged last Friday at
DouElRsvlllc, Ga" by mistake for
Leonard Lewis. sentenced To be exc
cuted for murder?
That question In worrying tho state
prison officials, tho Judge who or
dered the execution and tho sheriff
who tied the moose and sprung the
trap. II the wrong man was hanged.
the mistake was due To the fact that
the two negro COnvlCts, each named
Leonard Lewis and each man alike.
were confined IN Atlanta Jail for
safekccping prior to execution of
sentence.
one Lconnrd Lewis was from Co
weta county, undor sentence for bur-
Rlary. Tho other Leonard Lewis war
from Douglas county, under sentence
~ death for murder
Last Friday IA Leonard Lewis was
taken from the Atlanta jail 10 Doug
laSvillc and hanged, Soon after tho
hanging TumOTB started that tho
wrong Leonard Lewis had been
hanged and that the Leonard Lewis
who should have died on the gal
lows was serving the four years SON
tence for burglary Imposed ON tho
Leonard Lewis whG was executed.
Various persons are 80 insistent a
mistake has been made that Judge L..
&. Roam OF the criminal branch Of
Fulton county superior court has de-
cided to order nm Investigation.