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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

cover their teeth Why are they SO sad
and SO wretched? Is it because they
travel all over the earth. and see how
much suffering there is, how many dead
babies and lonesome people. ana people
that have done things they ought not
1T Is Gods wind. boy. The wind Is
Gods broom. He sweeps all the dirt and
disease germs away with it,
''No. Mother Elsie. The wind is the
enemy. 1t wants to break the pane and
whirl in here and upset everything and
smash your new vase. 1t Is like a crazy
man. 1t wants to jump in here and grab
me and run away with me. Do you
know what the wind does? 1t pushes
down the beautiful trees In the wood
Don't you remember the big pine tree we
saw that had been blown down? And 1t
takes the lovely ships at sea and tears
their white sails and snaps OF their masts
and turns them over and browns them
Witches, you know, ride on the wind. II
there were no winds, witches would have
to stay at home in their caves"
And IL there were no winds, boy. there
would be no rain. and so no green things,
and all the world would become foul and
ILL smelling. andsthe people would all die
as IL they were in q closed room. Wind
is life.
The little boy was silent awhile. Then
ne sighed and put out his hand. and said:
II suppose that is what's the matter. The
wind Is life. And life Is too much for
me. You know, there are many little
animals that hive under things, mice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

The little boy sat beside his mother
before the window. He was watching
the storm. His mother was sewing.
perhaps also thinking those sweet and
secret home thoughts which women think
when they sew.
The little boy was not well. He would
never be we'll. nor would he ever grow
up. There was something the matter
with his spine. He would never walk.
The strong and healthy children mature
and slip away from us into their own
lives. They who die young are always
ours.
The little boy often had strange fancies.
which he loved to tell TO his mother.
Penned In. he still loved adventure and
Wild coasts. and having no ship nor auto
mobile nor aeroplane he used his imagi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
THE WIND.
By DR.. Frank Crane.

nation. which after all is the most nim-
bic and magic of all means OF transporta-
ton
Mother Elsie he said, and he spoke
in slow. oldish voice, with an odd &C
curacy, don't you hear the wind at the
window? 1t Is like wolf. I hate wind.
Listen! 1t grasps the frame and shakes
II. II spits rain upon the glass. II
howls-scary. 1t says. I am going to get
you and tear you to pieces, and eat you
all up. I am afraid
But you must not be afraid. The
window il shut and strong. The wind
cannot come in here"
Yes. but the wind can come anywhere.
you know. Mother Elsie. Not the wind
itself, of course. but the ghost Of the
wind. The wind is all full of ghosts.
They cry and howl. can see them
wring1ng their hands. Their hair is all
every which way. Their eyes are all
bulged opk. Their HIPS are thin and I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

under houses. and lizards under stones.
and birds under caves. And there are
many who 60 out against things, like
lions and tigers and big horses. am
just small mouse. Mother Elsie, and
an caves bird. and one Of the many
creatures God seems to have made mere
ly to hunt shelter"
The mother pressed his hand
why Is it, presently the little boy
continued. that there are 20 many
things. wind and things, that are so use-
full, and yet frighten us SO? They are so
terrible. Why couldn't God have just
made His world and put it in a sunny
nook?"
II don't know. don't know" said the
mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
DYNAMITE WATER MAIN.
Strange Men Curtail Supply of Kan
sas City, Kans.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. August 24.-Dyna-
mite was used early this morning to blow
up two sections Of the twenty bour-inch
water main that supplies Kansas City.
Kan 1t will take three days to repair
the main. Meantime that town will have
to depend on a small five-inch pipe for
its water
The same main was destroyed by dyna-
mite July 10 last. near the point OF this
mornings explosion. Two men were seen
running from near the scene OF the ex-
plosion shortly before IL took place. No
reason for. the dynamiting can be Az.
signed by the police. =:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
CITES LACK Of METHOD
IN MAKING ESTIMATES
Representative SherIey Advo-
Gates Reform in the Sys-
tenn of Appropriations.

The need of a budget covering the
entire expenditures of the government
each year, instead of the present piece
meal appropriations for the various de-
partments of the governments. was en-
phasized by Representative Sherley of
Kentucky during the debate in the House
yesterday afternoon. He served notice
that he would advocate sweeping re-
forms in the manner Of appropriating
public funds. Mr.. Sherley declared that
though within a few hours of final ad-
journment Of Congress, mo human being
now knows how much money will be
appropriated by this Congress, even in
round numbers
Estimates in General Way.
'Some of us who have watched are
enabled in general way to estimate
what the total will be-" he continued.
Nearly every really serious trouble
that has arisen in connection with ap-
preparations in this Congress has come
about by virtue of the fact that we con-
slider the individual bills separately and
apart from their relationship to the whole
expenditure. 1 hope that this Congress
will be the last one that ever will ap-
proprtate vast sums for the conduct OF
the public business without having pre-
scented to It at the beginning of its labors
a statement of expenditures that. when
approved by Congress. shall represent the
total that shall be expended for the en-
suing fiscal year..
Mr.. Sherley condemned as altogether
unscientific'' the present system, and IN
sisted that a broader view of the financial
situation. so far as the government was
concerned. was necessary to prevent OK
travagance and check unnecessary ex-
penditure. He declared the budget system
would solve the situation.
United States Stands Alone.
I'VE are the only great nation on
EARTH he said, that undertakes to
appropriate these vast sums without con-
sideration Of the matter as q whole. And
when you think that the Congress Of the
United States appropriates thousand
million dollars, and that we bring in
from various and sundry committees bill
after bill, and no one, except as he may
gain by private conference. has any
knowledge of what the totals may be, you
can see the absolutely Inscientific char
acter of the method. The wonder IL that
with such q method the expenditure Is
not even more than II has been In the
past"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
REVEALS NEWCOMB ESTATE.
Report Shows Railway Head Left
S71. 155 in Personal Pr0perty.

NEW YORK, August 24.-The estate of
H. Victor Newcomb, late president of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, who
died on November 3. 1911, is appraised at
only $71,155 in the tax report filed here.
and consists entirely of personal property.
The report shows that in his will Mr..
Newcomb left nothing to his wife, Mrs.
Florence w. Newcomb. or his son Herbert,
but before his death he had transferred
property worth nearly 100000 to them,
Including $4,000 of life insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
CITY EXPENSES INCREASE.
Estimates of New York Government
for Year 1913.

NEW YORK, August 24.-Budget esti-
mates Of the various city departments
for the year 1913 are now being received
by the New York board of estimates,
and most Of them thus far in hand seem
to indicate a large increase In the ex-
penses Of running the city
Police Commissioner Waldo, for example,
asks for Sic, $50 900, as compared with
SIG. 900 600 this year, an increase of about
20 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
SENATE PROVIDES FUNDS
FOR MT. VERNON ROAD
Deficiency Bill Carries $780,
600 Appropriation for Hand
some Boulevard.

The general deficiency bill. passed by
the Senate yesterday evening after much
debate, contains a provision for the con-
struction Of handsome boulevard be-
tween Mount Vernon and Washington,
costing $4,000. The appropriation is to
be made in the form of a payment of an
old debt to Virginia. that state having ad-
vanced to the federal government $12A-
900 back in 179O for the construction Of
public buildings in Washington. Virginia
has assigned its interest In this debt to
the Mount Vernon Avenue Association.
The bill also carries an appropriation OF
$4,000 for Maryland. which advanced
that amount to aid in the construction
Of government buildings in Washington
also.
Senator Martin of Virginia made a
strong fight for the retention Of this pro-
vision in the bill. arguing that it was
only just that the money should be paid.
Senator Bristow Of Kansas fought deter
m.nedly against the appropriation. lie
made point of order in an effort to have
the item thrown out. but his point or
order was not susta ned. He tried to have
a yea and nay vote taken on motion
to overrule the ruling of the presiding
officer, but the Senate refused to grant
the roll call.
Hepburn for Road.
i am rather glad that this amendment
has been reported by the committee,
said Senator Hepburn, during the dis
cussion. 1T will accomplish two good
purposes. 1t will get rid of this question
as TO whether the government owes this
money and it will. l hope. result in the
building of road over which we may
travel between Washington and Mount
Vernon. ! would be willing to resort to
almost any resource for the purpose OF
building that road, and l would be will
ing to waive lot of sentiment if we
could have a road over which one might
go in comfort to Mount Vernon. l have
made the effort to get there in comfort
on more than one occasion by ordinary
methods of travel. and have not been
able to do so on account Of the condition
of the roads"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
DR.. Kicking Gets Leave.

leave of absence of two weeks has
been granted DIR. D. Percy Kicking, visit
ing physician of the Washington Asylum
Hospital, beginning September o. DR..
Hickling will attend a special extension
course in nervous and mental diseases
at Fordham University. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

DR.. Karl Steinbeck. coroner. is investi-
eating the second case of child murder
which has occurred at Parkersburg, w.
Va. this month. The body of a baby boy
covered with bruises was discovered in
the Ohio river by boatman. In the
first case the child had been murdered
and weighted with bricks attached to the
neck and feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
BILL FOR SUFFRAGE
IN DISTRICT LIKELY
Senator Poindexter at Pro-
gressive Rally Says He
Will Introduce One.

At last nights progressive rally at the
National Rifles armory. which was at
tended by about 1,JCO men and women,
Senator Poindexter advocated equal
suffrage for the residents of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and the election OF
delegate in the House Of Representatives,
to be elected by the votes of the men
and women of Washington and the Dis
trict. The senator from Washington
state read the draft of bill which, he
said. he will introduce at the next session
of Congress. providing for suffrage for
men and women alike in the District,
and prescribing the manner in which
q delegate to represent the District IN
Congress is to be chosen. The reading
Of the proposed measure was frequently
interrupted by applause. hundreds OF the
men and women present waving flags ana
handkerchiefs and cheering wildly for
several minutes.
The rally was held to ratify the nomina-
ton of Roosevelt and Johnson. progress
sive candidates for President and vice
President. Other speakers were CLIFFORD
Pinchot John Callan OLoughlin. former
assistant secretary of state; Gaien -.
Tait of Maryland and Col. j. Il. clark
Senator Dixon of Montana and helTe-
scheduled to speak, were unable TO De
present.
Calls Campaign Crusade.
Former Chief Forester Pinchot aroused
enthusiasm by declaring that the cam
paign of the progreesives is not a poiiti-
cal movement, but a crusade. President
Taft, he said, is not figure In the cam
paign, and SO far as his chances for re-
election are concerned the present occu-
pant of the White House need not be
considered. The fight. according to Mr..
Plnchot. is between the democrats, led
by Wilson and Marshall. and the pro.
gressives captained by the bull moose.
1.-THE statement recently issued by
Chairman Hilles." said Mr.. Pinchot CIV
ing eleven states to the democrats. none
to the progressives. and all the others to
Taft, has simply made the chairman
ridiculous. It has set the whole coun-
try laughing at him, and nothing he may
say hereafter will be believed or thought
worthy of consideration.
The other speakers told OF the record
of Theodore Roosevelt as President. out
lined the program Of national legislation
which the progressive candidate proposes
to place on the statute books, and pre-
dicted the election OF the bull moose"
ticket by an overwhelming majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

Safe blowers Thursday night entered
the post Office at Middlebrook. town
near Staunton. Va. blew open the safe
and robbed 1t Of its entire contents. in
Guiding stamps and money amounting
to SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

It matters little what II II that you
want-whether q situation or servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24
Endorsed by Richards.

The following recommendations made
by the committee have Assessor Rich
ards Endorsement:
The recording of the true consdera-
ton In all real estate transfers.
The creation Of a board Of appeals. from
which the field assessors shall be ex-
cluded.
The divorcing of excise matters from
the assessors Office.
That the committees charge that as
syssments are made with gross dis
examination is not true. members OF the
assessors force assert. is borne out by
the fact that comparatively few appeals
are made from the assessments Only
], 700 appeals out of l40OOO pieces OF prop
erty taxed were received from the last
assessment, II Is stated. Tax bills sent
out after the triennial assessments re-
quest property owners TO file appeals IL
the valuations appear excessive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

And no matter where your shopping trip
ends you have the choice of 3 double-track
car lines to your home here. That's
another valuable convenience.
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HAS BUT ONE OBJECT
continued from First Page.D

Continued from First Page.D
reform has long been urged by the local
authorities.
Mr. Richards does not favor the recon-
mendation that twelve field assessors be
substituted for the three assistant as
SCISSORS now on field work. He would
rather have the three assistant ASSESSORS
and as many field men as are needed ia
the work, he says.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-24

Now, as to the home itself. Columbia
Heights homes are in every way worthy of
their location. In fact, the location is only
an extra added reason why you should
become the immediate owner of one.
The principal reason lies in the homes
themselves, the quality of their construction,
the beauty Of their design and the fact that
they are completely equipped with all
modern conveniences and require nothing
but the usual articles of furniture
Another reason why you should own one
is the fact that you can buy one with the
money you are now paying for rent $3.50
per month.
A still further reason why you should
make that purchase Immediately is the fact
that you can obtain possession of the one
you buy upon the payment of but $50 cash.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-13
REV. OTTO wHI11INC1ON
 CALLED TO CONWAY
POPULAR PASTOR OF OHIO STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
 GETS CALL OVER LONG
 DISTANCE TELEPHONE
Popular Local Minister and Has Ac. c0mplished Good Work In
 the Local Field.

At a late hour last night, Rev. Otto Wilmington, pastor of the Ohio Street Baptist church, was called over the long distance phone by a representative of the First Baptist church at Conway and extended the official call of that congregation to become it's pastor. Rev. Whiting ton stated to the representative of the Conway church that he would give his answer in the near future.
 The call was made after the con- gregation met at he church in Con- way last night and voted upon the question, instructing the appointment of pulpit committee, of which MT. Meadors was appointed chairman, to get into immediate communication with the Pine Bluff minister and of fer him the pastorate of their church.
 Rev. Wilmington, when questioned last night, stated that he had not had proper time to think the matter over and would be unable to give his answer in the matter for several days. Upon his return trip from Oklahoma last week he stopped in Conway several hours and bdcame ac- quainted with a number of the mem bers of the Conway church congre- gation.
 During his pastorate in Pine Bluff Rev. Whittington's efforts have served materially to build up the congregation of the Ohio stret church. When Mr. Wilmington came here in March, 1909, the membership of the church was something over two hundred. Since that time it has increased to over 400 and more than $S,Q00 has been paid on the church debt practically freeing the congrega- tion of financial obligations. He has alsd used every effort for the better ment of the city in a public and social way, frequently conducting services at the Jefferson county jail, at the noon hour meetings at the Cotton Belt shops, and. at. Y. M. c. A. meetings and he was with w. T. Nichols the last few minutes before he died last Friday morning, giving him religious comfort.
 His efforts were always for the up- lift of Pine Bluff and should he de- eide to leave the city his place will be. hard to fill. Mrs. Wilmington has also made host of friends who would regret to see her depart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-13
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE ORPHEO

The Hendrix-Belle Isle Company closes it's engagement here this week, presenting the closing exer- cises of their famous school. The troubles of Patsy" and his schoal- mates are over and it is jubilee of fun ill celebrating their release from troubles of Patsy and his school from life of the closing of the old time country school and seldom, if ever have the patrons of the Orpheo had the opportunity of witnessing a greater m:rth producing sketch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-13
CARNEGIE MEDAL
 FOR 0. R. SCHAFFER
ACT OF BRAVERY IN SAVING HEN oF RALPH DOWNS TO BE
 REW ARDED.
carnegie Hero Fund Official Wr;tos Here to Get Details of Heroic
 Act,

For his efforts in saving the life o1 Ralph Downs, who, while skating Ill the Afkansas river one day last January nearly drowned when the ice broke, 0. R. schaffer, we'll known Plne Bluffian may in short time re- celVe Carnegie hero medal. Yester- day MT. Schaffer received conn munlcation from F. M Wilmots of Plttsburg, Pa, manager of the CaG- negie Hero Fund Commission. and 9 plank form which will be filled out With the date and all particulars of the accident.
 The incident was made known to the Carnegie Commission by pr. James Winchester, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Arkansas. Dr. Winchester was discussing the incident with a friend while enroute from Pine Bluff to Little Rock. Mr. Schaffer was on the same train and told the Bishop of the particulars, who evidently wrote to the manager of the com mission immediately. Mir. Schaffer will answer all the questions asked on the paper and forward it to MT. Wilmot at once
 Mr. Schaffer and his daughter. Mrs. Charles Hooberry, were watching the skaters, several of whom were enjoy ing themselves. Mr. Downs, then a travelling saleman for the J. B. Speers Company, ventured too far out into the river and the thin ice suddenly save way, precipitating him into the icy waters. He endeavored to crawl over the edge of the ice but was un- successful and his death was im- minent
 MT. Schaffer, seeing the young mans dangerous predicament, imme- diately, went to his assistance and by laying at full length upon the ice and with the aid of long pole pulled the young man over the edge of the ice and to safety. Mrs. Hooberry also assisted in the rescue by holding MT. Schaffer Young Downs was immedi- ately rushed to his home and attended by physician and was able to be out within a few days. Since that time Mir. Downs has left the city and is now in Maine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-13
WILSON MEN ARE
 NOT DISCOURAGED
Arkansas Supporters of New Jersey Governor are Hopeful of His
 Nomination.

Little Rock, June 12.-Local SUD- porters of Governor Woodrow Wilson, for time discouraged by the Champ Clark avalanche, are beginning to feel more hopeful with the claims sent out from Wilson headquarters, that he has really few more instructed votes than the Missourian. Members of the Wilson Clubs throughout the state have received letters from his manager, w. F. McCombs, formerly of Arkansas in which he says:
 Recent developments throughout the country, especially Gov. Wilson's overwhelming victory in New Jersey coupled with the practical victory in Ohio and the grand successes in Min- nesota, Texas, South Dakota and oth- CT states have been a source of great encouragement to friends everywhere. They clearly indicate that Democrats throughout the country realize the vital necessity of nominating candi- date with whom the party can req sonably be assured of victory in No vember.
 Party leaders nov have clear ex- position of the facts and we are hope full of seeing serious and deliberate body at Baltimore which will grasp it's opportunity and nominate Wood- row Wilson, who will not only insure Democratic victory but will give to the country chief executive of the soundness, scholarship and grasp of and ability of Thomas Jefferson"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-13
NEW PAVEMENT
 READY FOR TRAFFIC
Two Blocks In Cemetery Pacing Dis. trict Were Opened Yesterday
 By Contractors.

Two blocks of paving on West Barraque street, from Mulberry to Locust streets, included in the ceme- tery paving district, No. 27, were yes- terday completed and thrown open to traffic. The remaining two blocks to the bridge will probably be com pleted by the end of the week, but it will be at least three weeks before the concrete bridge over Brump's Bayou is ready for use. As soon as the paving on the east side of the bridge is completed the contractors will put the force of men at work on the remaining stretches to the two cemeteries.
 The paving which is creosoted blocks with heavy concrete foun- dat'on, will be the best pavement in the city if not in the state as the blocks were thoroughly treated with creosote, weiging 20 pounds to the square foot of wood. The blocks used in the Olive street paving weighed 16 pounds to the square foot. Shelby and Bateman of Little Rock, have the paving contract, w. J. Parkes, of this city is the engineer, and William Nichol, Clifton Howell and M. Silbernagel are the commits sioners.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-06-13
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
 ASSOCIATION MEETING

A large delegation of Arkansas educators will attend the Fiftieth Annual Convention of the National Education Association at Chicago, July to 12.
 The fare for the round trip from Little Rock is $25.60. The tickets may be purchased at any time from now on and are good returning up to October 31st. with generous provis- ions for stop-overs and side trips.
 The complete program for the N. F.. AS:is apsw sbeigg distfsbpted. z Those 'nterested should z address State Superintendent George B. Cook. the Chairman of the Arkansas Committee who will be glad to send full infor- nation.