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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-07
c. q o. nefnndinr nnn1..

OHIO Railway recently flied Il n,ortagc 10 &c.
cure s2SG1S,ebo o: refundins and extension
Hz per cent. bonds that were authorized las
spring tor converting various Issues ~ the
company is they mature, and also to pro.
tide FOR improvements and extensions In tho
future An officer of the road Is reported
ssytny that none g..thn securities eti, now
b. Offered, nor dosr,i, expect 20 market an,
Of then soon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-07
Soneeenarian L,o,c, LINN

Madison, Ga, Jhnunry 6.--Physicians
here believe Mrs. Francis Butler
an operation nccessltating amputation
Of one Of her limbs has act naw
record in surgical history Mrs. .Childs
Is nfnetJ-fre years Of age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
BY MICHAEL WHITE

shoulder plainly intimatng that it would be duckng
for both At this the mans voice IN protest the
others subsidized and with few strokes the boat was
pulled to the landing place, slippery shelf Of rock
whence stone steps led up through low arch INTO the
interior.
The boat had barely been secured when the two
prisoners thrust on the ledge, with the rest uT
bling after in such a compact mass that Morgan was
carried with it, before half formed plan TO make of
in the boat could be put into execution. Shortly after
ward Morgan was being hurried along through maze
OF galleries, the sole purpose for which seemed
TO be that Of confusing a stranger
Presently the way Skirted baSuon, ana Morgan
seized the opportunity 10 step aside and ct the crowd
60 on its course. His uppcrnost idea was % rerace
his steps to the boat. But cursory atcmp, eonvnced
him of its futlity. Cross passages which be- had aied
to notice the ascent led him astray particularly as
they were in complete darkness He was compelled 10
admit utter loss Of the sense Of direction.
THUS. cropping he knew not whittier. he W., wonder
ing how to extricatc himself, when a native beanng
an old-fashoncd oil lamp suddenly came round corner
and the two almost colldcd. The native spr.ng back
muttcring his surprise while Alorgan's hand tightly
grippcd the hilt Of the knife he retained
"Sce hcrc!" cried Morgan. All want IS 90 get out
Of this place. I'll pay you well to show me- But no
tricks" he added significantly.
The man stared at Morgan with puzzled expression
raised the lamp to throw clearer light on MoTgaIns
features and seemed satisfied that he wrong ~ his
first conclusion. To Norgans relief he responded m
variety of native English.
Il thought YOU other man escape. How you come
here"
Morgan explained briefly, said his sole purpose was
to reach the mainland and again offered substantial
pay for assistance. But, though the native promptly
assumed dctcrcntal manner at the prospect d reward
for service, he shook his head
"Thc Honor will please to understand tia, cannot
be done. The Began she has had the water gate
closed"
"Who's the Began, and why has she had ,hc water
gate coscd?" demanded Morgan.
Began Nlohammcdan Queen Of this place. Her
HghncSS order not to let anyone out until She GeoUe
about that Feringee man"
We'll ! don't see why that should be @ reason ior
keeping me here, argued Morgan. "Why no, take me
to her, and I'll EXPLAIN
The native glanced at Morgan, and one rc"son
against the suggestion became obvious Saltwater
soaked pajamaS dried and shrunk on the figure were
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cultural EXPLANATIONS and staring Morgan ii they
bchcd a ghost.
"Shore!- cried Morgan. pointing landward. "Want
to 90 shore. Undcrstand;'
Morgan words and gesture apparently satisfied the
crew that ne was not a devil; for they began 70 talk
together at a high in their tongue, with Morgan
throwing scraps OF explanation IN such language as ne
conceived they might comprehend. But when the drit
Of their chatter indicated design 10 toss Morgan back
into the ocean, and they drew round him in a manner
suggestive OF that inhospitabc purpose, he snached
long knife from the waisband OF the man standing
nearest and, clearing path with It, set ms back up
against the cabin. He then let II bc clearly understood
that the first individual who came too close would get
inches OF the blade in parts not conducive 10 di-
gcston.
From within the cabin he thought he heard woman
CRYING in mulcd tone; but for the time being his own
ease was sufficiently critical 70 prevent giving heed 70
what was not exactly his business. His attitude OF
readiness 10 oblgc with all the fight desirable made
due impression; for presently the man VINO acted as
Captain Of that unlovcly crew nodded an intlmation
that he agreed 10 put Morgan ashore Then ne made
signs which Morgan interpreted rs request TO move
forward from the cabin, whence the crying voice still
proceeded.
CONSIDERING that ne had forced his way on board,
~ Morgan thought it reasonable 10 comply; but with
caution and prdcny retaining the knife IN case OF an
emergency So he took post in the bow, and was pres
entity left TO his own reflections the interest OF the crew
being kindcd into lively debate Ccntcrcd on the cabin
In a little the craft headed shorcward, and the
pam-fringcd coastlinc became more distinct Soon the
entrance to harbor stretched in front, with thanking
spurs Of rock on each side of one Of these the
grim towers and basons Of an ancient fortress in dark.
irregular mass Toward it the craft Stccrcd, and
when in the shadow Of the walls brought 20 anchor.
Almost Immediately a boat put of from a landing in
deeper shadow, and great commouon followed on the
craft in which Morgans presence seemed to be forgot
ten. Presently from the cabin two figures were dragged
forth,-from the glimpse Morgan caught OF them,
native girl and young man Of European feature
hustled TO the side and thrust down into the boat
Then the crew scrambled in one after the other. As
Morgan did not wish be left in charge Of the craft he
sprang into the boat Just ii being pushed of from
the side She already packed like peas in pod and
his descent nearly drove the gunwalcS under water.
As usual followed uproar Of tongues, from which
Morgan gathered that the main suggestion, before
was to fling him overheard He grabbed 4 man by the
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shark; but the next moment
he was relieved to find himself
scraping the side of a low-built
native sailing craft which had
crcpt silently up from behind.
His hand was quick TO grasp a
rope that, with native ncgli-
gcncc, hung from the bulwark
and trailcd over his head. He
shouted to announce his pre-
dicamcnt; but with no response
forthcoming. As the craft was
movino slowly, he decided to
climb on board unlimited. His
bare feet and scanty attire
lent material assistance in the
effort.
In that way, hand over fist
up the rope, he presently gained
the deck of a small, two-mastcd,
latcen-rigged vessel, built after
the fashion Of an Arab dhow,
with an elevated cabin structure
at the stern which gave her low
hanging bow the appearance Of
being specially constructed to
ship every wave she cncOun-
tered. She was being stecrcd
by a man pcrchcd high in the
stern, while the rest Of the crew
were squatting i'll a group in
front OF the cabin.
And a pretty, cutthroat look
ing set Of rascals they appeared
as Morgan drippcd along the
deck toward them, swarthy,
almost black, nude figures, cx-
ccpt for white turbans, and loin
cloths from which the CLINT OF
steel suggested formidable wca-
pons! But 50 lost were they in
nOdding over some matter OF
probable iniquity, that Morgan
came upon them before they
were aware Of his presence.
Spontaneously they sprang up,
falling back upon one another,
while expressing their feelings IN
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smooth sky clear starlight irregular coastlinc about
mile distant and Slight hot breeze coming of shore
laden with that moist odor Of things tropical which
suggests uyurian, icycrimprcgnatcd vegetation
Morgan had turned IN late, tossed rcstcssly for an
hour or two I'M the swctcrng phcrc Of his cabin,
and come out on deck again 10 find some place 10 cool
on The windWard bulwdrk looked a likely spot so he
.rang up on IT, back toward the ocean. That was de
,idcdy better: so he thrust hand into the pocket Of
bis paiama Jacket for his cigar case. Just then the
Mariposa struck a current and lurchcd 10 wind
ward. Morgan clipping the end of cigar ana uil-
prepared for such emergency. He made wild grab
n nothing sank back free Of the Marposa and went
with a neat splash into the Indian Ocean.
But the reverse order Of the usual method Of diving
both dazcd him and filled his throat with water There
fore when me To- the surface and on first impulse
attempted let out shout for assistance II was stilcd
in gurglc That caused him some moments Of distress
Meanwhile a wandering puff OF wind filed the Mari
pos sails and sent her forward on temporary squirt
Showing clean pair Of heels would be said by
E,rinq folk Thus by the time Morgan had cleared his
air passages and gained his bearings the ManpoSa hull
was vanishing in the distance.
As it then became evident that his loss had been UNI
noticed and no cry OF his likely to reach the yacht,
besides cxhausng his breath 10 make for shore seemed
his best plan. He a powerful swimmer the water
was both calm and warm therefore, but Tor the chance
Of being nppc by shark he did not consider his plight
at all desperate. He set off with a swinging breast
stroke cutting half circles OF phosphocsccnt light with
his arms Had ne taken the swim from choice, 1t would
have been pleasantly refreshing.
LIE making satisfactory progress, when his foot
IL suddenly struck a hard object. For an instant
thrill of horror seized hold Of him at the thought OF
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] habit 10 perch on the rad 81 any
vessel. OF course. if the vessel hap
pens to be your private yacht, YOU
can DO as you please; but Morgan
will warn YOU against it from cx-
pcricncc. The particular case 70
which ne refers was when his auxll-
larry schooner, Mariposa, flying the
burgcc Of the Boston Yacht Club, was
sailing down the west coast Of India
bound from Bombay 20 Colombo.
At the latter port he expected 10 pick
up party Of friends; but, as their
mail steamer was not due for two
weeks. he Was proceeding under easy
sail. According % his log, II was the
first night ont from Bombay, sea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
Drawings by Wladysllw I. Benda

TTisa bad habit 70 perch on The al Of any
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IL suddenly struck a hard object. For an instant 4
thrill of horror seized hold Of him at the thought of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
CAMERA CLUB MEETS.
Plans for Exhibition in Hemicycle
of Corcoran Art Gallery.

The Capital Camera Club held its De-
cember meeting last night. Many appli-
cations for membership were received
and some new members elected
Arrangements were perfected for re-
equipping the club studios, and when this
work is completed the members believe
they will have the finest amateur photo
graphic studio in the United States The
chairman of the exhibition committee
reported that the winter exhibition just
closed was a great success. it having
been found necessary to keep the show
open two weeks instead Of one The
committe congratulated the exhibitors on
the artistic excellence and technique of
their work.
The same committee will proceed with
arrangements for holding a Photographic
display in the hemicycle Of the Corcoran
Art Gallery, and 1t Is Planned to make
this the most ambitious showing ever un.
dertaken by the club.
After adjournment of the meeting last
night. w. c. Babcock. a veteran member
Of the club. gave demonstration Of
lantern-slide making. and under his in
structiOn class Of junior members pro-
duced number of excellent slides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
new YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE state
pent OF the condition of clearing house
banks and trust companies for the week
ihows they hold $S,O74. go reserve In ex-
bess OF legal requirements. This is an in
Eease Of $5.009. 40 from last week
The statement follows:
Actual condition
Loans. 81. SS9. D., 900: decrease. s7.735 OOO
Specie. Sc96. 5o6 600; increase. So 10000.
Legal tenders, $S2.Js1 90; increase, ST.
15. Geo.
Net deposits. $1.s41. Os9 coo: decrease.
h.5l9 900.
Circulation. $780,. 600: Increase, s144. 600
Banks cash reserve in vault, 1919 634. =
t0O
Trust companies cash reserve in vault.
e5e, Ala. 600
Aggregate cash reserve. 1919 1O7 900
Excess lawful reserve, SSO74GJO: in
crease. $J.059, $50.
Trust companies reserve with clearing
house members carrying 25 per cent cash
reserve. $45, $4,000
Summary of state banks and trust COM
panies in Greater New York, not included
n clearing house statement:
Loans, $5I2. 323;OO decrease, SOL TOO
Specie, S61 .13S, 100: decrease, ST. 43o 100.
Legal tenders, $S32S. 900: decrease, $l1s,-
OO
Total deposits. s6l3. 7oo. GOO: decrease.
b, 2Ji.Oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The largest transaction in any single
security in recent days on the stock eX-
change occurred today. One of the brok-
ers sold to another 80 shares of Wash
ington railway common stock at Sc. The
buyer renewed the bid on the same level,
but there was no more stock for sale at
that figure. At the same time the buyer
offered the stock at an eighth of point
advance, but there was no market for it.
The offering price was then withdrawn
and 81 substituted.
Fifty shares of the preferred stock sold
for 1914. and the bid for more was SSA.
with the asking price at So
Twenty shares of gas stock sold at So1s
The bid was then S5A. with the asking
price at S5A.
Some of the items on the bond list were
offered on lower levels without adding
much to the trading. Capital Traction
6ves were to be had at 1924. Washington
railway tours at S3. and Telephone tives
at 14
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
Shorter Saloon Hours.
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 the EUltOf OF Inc star.
While the excise board is revising the
regulations ] have to suggest a change
that would do more practical good than
all of those said to have been recently
agreed to by the liquor men and the anti
saloon people. 1 suggest regulation al
lowing saloons to be open only from ,
am. to IL pm They are now said to be
open eighteen or nineteen hours out of
the twentyfour. 1t is not good for the
workingman to drop into ''Jake's Place
on the way to his work. He should go to
his work with a clear head and a steady
hand With saloons open until midnight
many working people are unfit for good
work the next day. to say nothing of
the disturbance they make going home
late. 1 do not believe In prohibition.
but the liquor traffic should be regulated
az to do the least harm. II the excise
board cannot shorten the hours the anti
saloon people should ask for compulsory
legislation. THOMAS w. GILMER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
ARMY NAVY.
Army Orders.

Capt. Clyde e. Hawkins, Quartermaster
Corps, will make visits to points in Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, ILL.,
nois, Oklahoma, Texas and other places,
as may be absolutely necessary to inspect
and purchase public animals.
Capt. Henry, ]. Mckinney, 10Th Cav
airy, is relieved from further duty with
the 18th Cavalry, and will proceed to
Fort Riley, Kan, and report for tenn
porary duty. Upon completion Of this
duty Capt. McKenney will join his regi-
ment.
Leave Of absence for twenty days, to
take effect upon relief from the Mounted
Service School, Fort Riley Kan, Is grant
ed Second Lieut. Paul c. Raborg, 9th
Cavalry.
Capt. James A. Moss. Goth Infantry. is
relieved from duty IN this city. to take
effect December 10, 1912.
Leave of absence from December ID. to
and including February 5. Ia granted
Capt Frederick w. Lewis, 10Th Infantry
transferred to 9Th Infantry. effective De-
cember 16). He will proceed to the Fnil-
ippine Islands on the transport to sail
Leave Of absence to First Lieut.. Arthur
T. Dalton. Goth Infantry. will take effect
December 10.
First Lieut. Walter f.. Gunster, 18th
Infantry. is relieved from recruiting serv-
ice December Is. and will proceed to join
his company.
Leave of absence for three months to
take effect upon his relief from duty at
the Mounted Service School. Fort Riley,
Kan, is granted Maj. William T. Lite
brant, 9th Cavalry.
Maj. Stephen H. Elliott 18th Cavalry,
will proceed to Fort Leavenworth, Kan,
and report to the Army Service Schools,
January I. for duty for a period Of three
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
The Money Market.
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, December 14-The cotton
market opened firm at an advance of Z
to l3 points and sold 10 to Is points net
higher right after the call on overnight
buying orders, continued active support
from trade brokers and covering of
shorts. who seemed to be rendered I'M
easy by firm cables, further reports of
bullish ginning returns and bullish over
night spot advices from the south. Real
lzing was heavy at the advance, and the
market later eased off several points
from the best.
The closing was steady at a net ad-
vance of to Ii points.
Estimated receipts of cotton at all the
ports today, 5000 bales, against 81, 935
asst week and 77.122 last year For the
week. 1880 bales. against 3S4, 391 last
week and sol, S76 last year. Today's re-
.eipts at New Orleans, S,913 bales,
against 17,467 last year: at Galveston.
lI.O16 bales. against IS. ISL last year. and
1t Houston, 1928 bales. against 100
asst year.
Cotton futures closed steady. Closing
bids: December, 1874: January, 1919;
February, 1881; March, II 90; April, 10. 50;
Nay, 1890; June. 12.S7; July, 1855; Au-
gust. 12-i5: September, 12.1O; October,
l.N. Spot closed steady: middling up
onds. 1920; do. gulf, Is. 45; no sales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
Real Estate Transfers.

NO 1920 I STREET NORTHWEST
George W. Brown ct al. trustees, to
William A. Johnson, part original lot
.. square IL: S1.7OO
TWENTY AND u STREETS
NORTHWESTERN Hays Hammond
ct ux. to City Real Estate Company.
lot 6. block 10. Kalorama Heights: $40.
NO. 732 9th STREET NORTHEAST
Dallas NJ. Poole to Charles E. Wire
lot Z. square S33; SO.
ID STREET SOUTHEAST between 18th
and 18th streets-William c. PrentiSs,
executor and trustee, to Wilbur F.
Nash. part original lots II and Is.
square 1913; $500.
NO. l II STREET NORTHWEST-F're
erick Schafhirt ct ux. to James j. Kill
roy, lot l. square 623: $40.
NO S13 NEW JERSEY AVENUE
NORTHWEST-Adolp Van Reuth to
Rose f.. Van Reuth, lot II, square
west of 623: So
NO: $40 NEW YORK AVENUE NORTH
WEST-Frank B. Swart, executor, to
Adelaide o. Talbot. part lot 16 and
PARK VIEW TERRACE-H. Rozier Du-
lany, trustee, to Charles w. King, jr..
lots A to SO. block s; $17.7JO.
SHERWOOD-Clara A. Marden ct vir,
Edwin r. Bic to O., J. A. White lot o.
NO. 1872 COLUMBIA STREET NORTH
WEST-William P. Shelmire to Mary
e. Phillips. lot IA. square 1886; SO
CHILLIJM CASTLE HElGHTS-Junette
Blackstone to Washington Land and
Mortgage Company. lot 1856, square
1854; $40. Washington Land and
Mortgage Company conveys same
property to Joseph L. Kirchin: 5000.
CHILLUM CASTLE HEIGHTS-Wash-
ington Land and Mortgage Company
to Karl l.. Schaus, lots 81 and So,
square 1888; $1,JO.
NO. 49, 9TH STREET NORTHWEST
Maggie f. Beverstock ct yir, Edwin j.,
to Gus II. Chaconas, part original lot
%. square 45i: $40.
NO. 49, 9TH STREET EST
Gus II. Chaconas to Peter T. Chaco-
mas, part original lot 23, square 454;
$40.
r. STREET NORTHWEST between 14th
and 18th streets-Harry Wardman ct
al. to Jessie o. Cugle. lot 12i. square
POS Subject to trust for $4,000; $40.
VERMONT AVENUE AND l. STREET
NORTHWEST-Jessie o. Cugle ct vir
Charles d. to James H.. Cooley, lot
II. square 2l5 Subject to trust for
$4,000; $40
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months, and upon the completion thereof
will return to his proper station.
Leave OF absence for four months. with
ed Fss t to 60 Wsse
Coast Artillery Corps.
Leave OF -absenca Tor one month and
fifteen days Is granted Second Lieut.. VIII
liam d. Geary, 18th Cavalry.
Is granted Capt. Christian BRAND. cav
airy.
Leave Of absence for one month is
granted Capt. Frederick ]. Herman, 9th
Cavalry.
BY direction Of the President. and upon
the application of First Sergt. Martin Nc
Donald, Company NJ. 18th Infantry. that
soldier will be placed upon the retired
list.
The following transfers are ordered:
First Lieut.. Samuel r.. Hopkins. from
the 4th Field Artillery to the Sd Field Ar
tillery.
First Lieut.. Charles P. Hollingsworth.
from the Sd Field Artillery to the 4th
Field Artillery.
BY direction of the President, and upon
the application Of First-class Private John
KOhnle, ordnance department, that soldier
will be placed upon the retired list.
Movements Of Naval Vessels.
Sterling arrived at Boston. Mars left
Portsmouth. N. H. for Sewall point.
Arkansas. Delaware and Montgomery,
left Key West for Pensacola, YanSton
arrived at Monte Christi. Nashville left
Monte Christi for Sanchez and Santo
Domingo City, Cyclops arrived at Sewall
point, Standish left Annapolis for Nor
folk, Tanning left Norfolk to prepare for
final trials, Ell and Vermont arrived at
Lynnhaven bay, Utah left Hampton
roads for New York. Virginia. Georgia,
Rhode Island and Illinois left Hampton
roads and Potomac left Norfolk for In
dian Head.
Naval Orders.
Ensign r. M. Griffin is detached from
the Utah, January I, and assigned to the
Roe.
Medical Director J. c. Byrnes, from
command Naval Hospital. New York.
January II. to home.
Passed Assistant Surgeon E. c. Valz,
from South Dakota to Kansas.
Passed Assistant Surgeon C. T. Gray
son, from Mayhower to bureau Of medi-
cine and surgery.
Chief Boatswain Frank Miller is placed
on the retired list.
Carpenter Frederick Mackle is assigned
to navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa, Decem-
Der 16.
Paymaster Clerk H. P. Tichenor. APP
pointed to st. Louis. Galveston and
Charleston.
First Lieut.. A. NJ Watson. U. s. M. c..
is detached marine barracks, Philadel-
phia, and assigned to recruiting Office.
Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14
LONDON MARKET.

LONDON. December 14--Money was
1uiet and discount rates were shade
harder today.
The stock market was steady i'm the
absence of further unfavorable politi-
:al rumors and prices advanced slightly
IN most sections on light covering
The announcement of a small failure
lad no effect. Business is not likely
10 expand. however. pending the re-
pult OF the peace conference. and more
settled financial and political condi-
lions on the continent.
American securities steady and later
advanced on covering. Canadian
Pacific and Union Pacific were firm
leaders,. The closing was steady. with
yalues ranging from Is to is higher
han yesterdays New York closing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-14

Lester; defendants attorneys, r. B.
Dickey and H. Ralph Burton.
Ellison agt. Middleton; motion for new
trial filed; plaintiffs attorneys, w. M
ElIison and Philip Walker: defendants
attorneys, c. c. James and w. e. Lester.
PROBATE COURT-Justice Anderson.
Estate of w J MCGEE; order appoint
ing H. C. Rizer collector; bond, $sOOO;
attorney. r. Preston Shealey.
Estate of William H. Sweeney; Will
dated November 80. 1912, filed.
Estate Of George Constas; letters or COL
lection granted to Arthur Isaneeres'
bond. 81 500: attorney. L. S. Gottheb.
Estate of Margaret Cahill; will dated
October "a. 1911, filed.
Estate of John g. Carlisle: sale ratified:
attorneys. J. j. Darlington and 1. II.
Linton.
Estate) Of Robert b. Minte; petition Tor
letters Of administration filed; attorney.
r. w. Mcmahon.