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The Washington times., 1912-02-29
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Int. 1gl1. The Prank A. Munsey co..

say" interrupted Cosmo impatiently. 81
say now that he shall go with us. Put
down his name at the head of the list"
Dumfounded and muttering under his
breath, Smith obeyed.
II can take exactly 1000 individuals,
exclusive of the crew." continued Ver-
sal, paying no attention to his conf
dant's repeated shaking of his head.
thousand out of two thousand millions!
But SO be 1t. Nobody would listen to
me, and now II is too late. I must fix
the number for each class"
There is one thing-one curious ques-
| tion-that occurs to me-" put in Smith
hesitatingly. What about families?'
There you've hit it," cried Cosmo.
That's exactly what bothers me. There
/ must be as many women as men-that
goes without saying. Then, too, the
| strongest moral element is in the wom-
en-, although they don't weigh heavily
for science. But the aged people aud
the children-there's the difficulty. If
invite a man who possesses unquestion-
| able qualifications, but has large fam
| lily, what am to do? l can't crowd
out others as desirable as he for the
| sake of carrying all OF his stripes. The
principles of eugenics demand a wide
field OF selection"
| Cosmo Versal covered his eyes, rest
ed his big head on his hands and his
elbows on the table. Presently he look
4 ed up with an air of decision.
I II see what ] must do" he said. II
can take only four persons belonging to
any one family. Two of them may be
children-a man, his wife. and two chill
dren-no more"
''But that will be very hard lines for
them" began Joseph Smith.
Hard lines!" Cosmo broke in. do
you think IL is easy lines for me? Good
heavens, man! l am forced to this de-
cislon. 1t rends my heart to think OF
it, but can't avoid the responsibility.
Smith dropped his eyes and Cosmo re-
sumed his reflections. In little while
he spoke again:
Another thing that I must fix is an
age limit. But that will have to be
subject to certain exceptions. Very aged
persons in general will not do-they
could not survive the long voyage, and
only in the rare instances where their
experience of life might be valuable
would they. serve any good purpose In
re-establishing, the race. Children are
| indispepsable-but they must not be toe
young-infants in arms would not do al
, all. oh, this is sorry work! But must
harden my heart"
Joseph Smith looked at his chief and
; felt twinge OF sympathy, tempered by
; admiration, for he saw clearly the ter
rible contest in his friends mind and
appreciated the heroic nature of the de-
! cislon to which the ineNorable logic ol
facts had driven 1t.
Cosmo Versal was again silent for &
long time. Finally he appeared to throw
off the incubus, and with a return oi
his ordinary decisiyeness, exclaimed:
I principle Now to the choice"
Then, closing his eyes, as II to assis
d. his memory he ran over a list OF names
= well known in the world Of science, anC
r under the name of "Ablel Pludder,
| with which he had begun.
{ At last Cosmo Nersal ceased his die
t tation.
4
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
University Has Labor
Day Celebration

BERKELEY, Cal, Feb. 29.-As a re-
suit of today's experience some of the
students at the University of California
doubtless are glad that February 20
comes only once during their university
career. Following a custom inaugural
ed by the university authorities In
1896, the fourth quadrennial Labor Day
was observed at the institution today.
The observance was all that the desig-
nation OF the day implied. Bright and
out in overalls and flannel shirts and
with picks and shovels and wheel
barrows labored throughout the great
er part of the day in improving the
campus and grounds of the university.
The young women students supplied
the laborers with luncheon and later
in the afternoon the celebration con-
cluded with a program of outdoor
sports and games.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
Miniature Temple
Of Solomon Erected

Solomon's Temple in miniature was
constructed by w. H. II. Smith, of the
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts OF
the Navy Department, at a meeting OF
Harmony Lodge. Masons, last night In
the new Masonic Temple. The model
of Solomon's temple made by Mr..
Smith, is said to be the first that has
ever been erected in a Masonic lodge.
In putting up the model last night,
Mr. Smith delivered a lecture on The
Building and Dedication of Solomon s
Temple" He said he was greatly I'M
pressed by the minute specifications
for the temple as laid down in the
Bible. He estimates that a temple like
Solomon's today would cost $5,0OO,00O.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
CHAPTER vi.
Selecting the Flower of Mankind.

FTER a day or two, during
~ which the ark was left open for
inspection, and was visited by
many thousands, Cosmo Versal
announced that no more visitors would
be admitted. He placed sentinels at
! all entrances and began the construc-
tion of shallow ditch. entirely in
closing the grounds. Public curiosity
was intensely excited by this singular
proceeding, especially when it became
known that the workmen were string
| ing copper wires the whole length OF
! the ditch.
What the deuce Is he up to nowT'
was the question on everybodys lips.
But Cosmo and his employees gave
evasive replies to all inquiries. A great
change had come about In Cosmos
treatment of the public. No one was
any longer encouraged to watch the
operations.
When the wires were all placed and
the ditch was finished it was covered VI
so that It made a broad fiat-topped wall
encircling the field.
Speculation was rife for several day
concerning the purpose of the mysteri
Gus ditch and it's wires. but no univer
sally satisfactory explanation wa
found.
One enterprising reporter worked ou
an elaborate scheme, which he ascribel
TO Cosmo Versal, according to whic
the wired ditch was to serve as cumu
lator of electricity. which would, at tn
proper moment, launch the ark upol
the waters, thus avoiding all DANCE
of a fatal detention in case the fioo
should rise too rapidly.
This seemed so absurd on Its tac
that II went far to quiet apprehensio
by reawakening doubts of Cosmos san
ity-the more especially since he mad
no attempt to contradict the assertio
that tne scheme was his
Nobody guessed what his real inter
tion was; II people had guessed, 1t migf
have been bad for their peace OF minC
The next move of Cosmo Versal wa
taken without any knowledge or SUI
plclou on the part OF the public. II
had now established himself in n
apartments In the ark, and was neV'
seen In the city.
One evening, when all was quiet abol
the ark, night work being now unnece
sary, Cosmo and Joseph Smith sat Ia
ling each other at a square table lighte
by q shaded lamp. Smith had pile
writing paper before him. and was eV
IDENTIFY prepared TO take notes
Cosmos great brow Was roptrastt
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
Julia Murdock Praises the Elaborate
Production of The Bohemian Girl"

the eight horses paw impRtiently at
their soft mats, recognizing their cues
instantly, and waiting for them with
all the anxiety displayed by human
actors. The words OF the last chorus
float out, the stage manager, Charles
Jones, says "let them go" and tho
eight equine performers dash across
the stage, through the gypsy camp, up
an incline, turn sharply, then up an
other incline and still another, until.
forty feet above the floor of the stage,
they are huddled together in a litue
group, waiting for the curtain to fall,
after which they are backed down the
inclines and stand ready to make their
appearance in the second act.
Never for a minute does one OF the
horses hesitate, for IL he should. tina
entire performance would be marred.
Once, in the earlier days of the Messrs
of the horses stumbled, and his hind
feet slipped from the incline. Saving
himself By hanging on by his front feet,
he scrambled back to safety, but never
since that nisht has It been possible u
coax that horse across that particular
spot: Some OF the horses In this pro-
duction are 80 familiar with their cues
that It Is not necessary for the rider
to touch the bride.
That there has never been but one
accident or miscue since horses have
been introduced in this production it
due in q great measure TO the foct
that perfect confidence exists between
the horses and their riders. AL OF the
horses in The Bohemian Girl, produc,
ton are from the Ben Hur stables oi
DIR. Martin Potter. of New York, who
4 also furnishes the trained horses foi
the New York Hippodrome and Other
theatrical productions.
Work of the Chorus
Especially Commendable.
In this revival OF THE Bohemian Girl,
the work of the chorus Is especially
noticeable. The chorus Is unique In
| that II contains not a single specimen
of the SHOW girl or "broiler" type oi
current musical attractions. The mem
bers have been recruited from church
and concert circles, and many OF the
young women are graduates Of con
servatories Their ensemble work II
excellent, and II is especially crafty
\ ing to hear so fine an old opera al
| THE Bohemian Girl sung in such ex
cellent English as to make II possible
| to understand every word This Is {
delight rarely accorded a Washington
audience. Grand opera in English hai
been heard in this city very recently
| the principals in at least two OF then
having been foreigners whose acquire
ment at least for vocal pronunciation
of the language has been 80 hasty tina
the result has been far from satisfying
All of the principals in the Aborn Operi
Company are English-speaking, ant
their work is delightful. Miss Allen Il
a satisfying Airline, endowed by natur'
| with beauty, as we'll as a high, clea
soprano voice Of wonderful range ant
an exceptionally .velvety tone. Th
other members OF the company give
satisfying rendition of their parts
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
Bride-elect Fails to
Appear for Wedding

WINDSOR, England, Feb. 90
Gabrielle Rag, the noted English stage
beauty, left Eric Loder, to whom she
was to have been married in the Cath0-
lie Church here today waiting at the
church" in stern reality.
Loder sat in an ante-room while the
choir remained in readiness and the
priest rooed in his Vestments, waited
impatiently at the altar room for the
bride. She failed either to appear or
to send word and after an hour Loder
left in his motor.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
Synopsis of Chapters Already Published

Cosmo Versal, known as an eccentric
astronomer, has made the astounding dis
covery, based on mathematical deductions.
that the world Is on the eve OF a second
deluge. Notwithstanding he Is reviled
and scoffed at for this announcement. he
placards New York with posters, calling
to all to hearken TO his prophecy and to
prepare for the coming flood. For his
own safety he begins the building of an
when reports are flashed about the world
that the waters are actually beginning to
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
WANTED-SALESMEN

SALESMAN TO LEARN business; will pay
So TO SO day right from start; s. to SIS
day when going. It's work, but It pays.
House toulouse selling, but 1t pays; Com
mission, but II pays. Are you willing to
learn what you don't know? Write SALES
MANAGER, 122 Sycamore ST., Milwaukee,
wis.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
VIRGINIA RAILWAY
T0BE ELECTRIFIED,
CAPITAL INCREASED
Bluemont Branch of South
ern to Be Taken Over By
/ New Company.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. FER. %


The state corporation commission at
Richmond yesterday granted an amend
ment to the charter of the Maryland
Virginia railway, which has offices in
Alexandria, allowing an increase in its
capital from S1,OOO,OOO to S3OOOO,OOO. This
road will, it is stated, take over the
Bluemont branch of the Southern rail-
way, running between washington and
Bluemont, now said to be operated at
a distinct loss by that company, and
electrffy the road. The route is sixty
miles in length and is located In one
Of the richest sections of the state.
The new company expects to enter
Washington over the Aqueduct bridge,
thus dispensing with the expensive toll
charged for entrance to the Union Sta
tion. Direct connection will be made
! with the various street car lines in the
/ Capital.
! While the transfer of the property
to the new road has not yet been con-
summated, 1t is understood that 1t will
take place within the next few days.
Tho price is not stated.
During the process of electrifying the
road the Southern railway will continue
the operation of its trains, and no In
dreds Of commuters in that section who
travel between Washington and the va
rious points on the line each day.
The fee collected by the corporation
commission for the change in ca capital GP al
the fee charged for the charter origin
ally, makes a totatl of $500 from that
source, making one of the largest fees
! collected.
/ ing Of the resignation of Carroll H. May,
! for several years first lieutenant of the
Alexandria Light Infantry. The resig-
nation was forwarded to the adjptent &
fact that he shortly win be made a
s%Ser TsSSsr & Sf the be sS Shn S1a The
month by An election held by the mem
bers of the company.
Under the auspices of the local branch
Of the Men and Religion Forward Move
ment, the social service, recently ex
hibited at Epiphany Church, Washing
ton, is being shown here today, tomor'
row, and Saturday, at the store on the
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, assisted by
q number of young ladies, Is in charge
today. Tomorrow. the Council of Jew
ish Women will supervise the exhibition
The service was installed by Mrs. Har
vey w. Wiley, wife of the Government!
chief chemist, and Mrs. Constance D
Leupp, vice president Of the District O.
Columbia Consumers League.
A meeting of the general committe,
of the Men and Religion Forward Move
ment will be held next Sunday after
noon.
At a meeting OF Fitzgerald Council
knights of columbus held last night
preliminary arrangements were mad
for the establishment of council choir
The special commmittee appointed t
consider the purchase of drill uniform
will report at tonight's meeting o
Alexandria Canton, Patriarchs Militant
II also "a exnected that arranRemanf
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
SITUATIONS WANTED
MaIa


Male.
POSITION as bookkeeper or general office
work; long experience. Address BOX S72,
Times office. IL
WANTED-Bv respectable colored man, place
as butler or porter in store; good refer
ence. 1855 Seaton st. N. w.
KENTUCKY LAWYER in city for season
would like trial connection with busy law
yer having office and library: willing to
prove ability in law and realty. Address
KELLY SMITH, 154 Z. Capitol st. IL
SITUATIONS WANTED
Female.
NURSERY GOVERNESS-Catholic would
like care OF child: best of credentials as to
ability and character. BOX S75, Times office
IL
WOMAN wants place in private family. /
40 just from the country. III Pierce st.
N w. II
WANTED-Place as cook or general house,
worker; stay nights. 2l9 Reeves st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29
WANTED-AGENTS

A FEW steady industrious men who ap-
preciate $40 or more day to introduce a
new patented speciality; samples furnished.
THE HERBINE CO., p. o. BOX 1910, New
York. n. Y. 1'
AGENTS-Our goods are used in a million
homes; every housekeeper buys and keeps
buying; sells at l0c; costs you &c; sample and
particulars free. Address A. s. SPENCER,
22l Franklin St. Buffalo. ". Y.
MEN TO take orders from house to house for
an article used in every home on commits
sion. Apply after p. m. 1872 + st. N. E
The Washington times., 1912-02-29

The special commmittee appointed to
consider the purchase of drill uniforms
will report at tonight's meeting of
Alexandria Canton: Patriarchs Militant;
will be made for the coming spring fes-
tival.
The Washington times., 1912-02-29

At a meeting of Fitzgerald Council
knights of columbus, held last night
preliminary arrangements were made
for the establishment of a council choir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
Dist. Atty. Plans to Rush Things,
This Week, in L0pizZo Trial.

actual killing of Miss Lopizzo, the
Efforts of the commonwealth having
been directed toward establishing
proof that Ettor and Giovannitti urg-
ed the strikers to disorders, during
which Anna Lopizzo lost her life.
Caruso. who is held charged with be-
ing d principal in the actual killing,
is also held by the commonwealth as
an accessory. the claim being that
he stabbed Policeman Benot, during
the outbreak in which the woman
was killed.
The defence plans a vigorous assault
upon the testimony Of the prosecu-
ton. which probably will be conelud-
cd, this week Counsel for the defend
ants claim Ia have documentary evil
dence tending 20 show that Ettor and
Govannitti counselled against violence
and that they sought 10 prevent dis
turlances and hcndshcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
President Taft Says They
Have Reached Climax
VIII Now Go Down Instead OF
Up Is His Statement.
Bases Remarks Upon the Report of
Secretary Of Agriculture.

Beverly, Mass, Oct. 20.-In state
ment issued here, Saturday, based
upon reports from Secretary of Agri-
Culture James Wilson, President Taft
declares that the wave of high prices
for food throughout the world has
begun to subside in this country. THE
wave of extremely nigh prices for food
throughout the civilized world" reads
the Presidents statement. has reach
cd it's height in the United States
and is subsiding The American peo-
pie have cause to he thankful that
because of our industrial prosperity,
ii has not been attended here with
the great hardships Which has pre-
vailed in some foreign countries,
where high prices have combined with
low wages 10 reduce the working peo-
pie TO point bordering on starVa-
ten.
According 10 the announcement OF
White House officials, Secretary Will
son made an Investigation of the
causes OF high prices and the effect
If the bumper crops in the United
states upon such prices. The great
prosperity of the American farmer,
iNG report u the L i'HANN4AN ''iN 49,
mas brought about a material decrease
in tine cost of food products, although
in many Instances the reduction will
not become apparent to the consumer
for several months. The report prom
Uses that the price of meat will de-
crease notablyv ON account OF the big
corn crop and after cattle, sheep and
hogs fed from that crop reach the
| consumer.
Secretary Wilson advised the Presl-
dent that on the nine great crops of
tie country, corn, wheat, oats. barley.
rye. buckwheat. potatoes, flaNseed and
hay. the oct. | prices indicated saw
ing 10 the consumer of about y per
cent. or nearly $500 600, 900
The crop increase will make up to
farmers, however, for reductions in
price. Mr.. Wilson shows that while
the return TO the producers, on Oct.
/, 1911. amounted to $3,S6S, 900, at
the prices prevailing oct. of this
wear. their return will be $4,454, GOO, 600.
Mr. Wilson'S report, according to OFF,
Gals here, shows that the aggregate crop
in the United States will be about pen
cent greater than it has, been for years
He shows that the wheat crop of the
wear is nearly 100, eco, 600 bushels greater
than last year and says that one high
grade of -four is costing the mills Sc
cents a barrel less than it did year ago,
The corn crop, Mr. Wilson points out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21
PRES. TAFT's STATEMENT.


Beverly, Mdss.. Oct. 20.-President
TAFT. tonight. issued a statement pre-
dieting Republican victory, next
month, and declaring it .ObNious that
either the Republican or Democratic
nominees viii be elected" He asserts
it to be an spen secret That the Third
party does not expect success.
The President reviews business con-
ditions eli the country. which lie says
are unprecedented in prosperity and
asserts the belief that the sober juds-
ment Of the voters will continue pres
ent conditions. The statement reads
"Fifty-tWo years ago seceders from
the Union thought they We're facing d
divided North. ard would win an easy
victory There had been division among
the loyal people. bat all. united in face
of the common danger, and in addition
a great number Of Democrats joined
the Republicans in the successful
struggle for the nations life. Then it
was SAID by hostile critics that the
ship of state was drifting It drifted
with Lincoln at the helm from the
reefs Of secession and slavery into the
placid waters of union and liberty. Tn
der Lincoln's Successors it has sailed
on, propelled by the winds of prosper
ity. save when its voyage has been
halted by Just such visitation Of
storm and stress, Of torn protection
sails and broken business bulkheads,
as we are now threatened with,
should Baltimore supplant Chicago.
which it did not in 1850 and will not in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-21

When they are mpty or scrimpy. the
biggest department store feels the ef-
feet, as we'll as the corner grocery.
Drifting? Well, let me glance at
some of the drift. Our home market
has drifted from $1,000, 00o, 900, in 1870,
to So, 900. 000, 0oO-not bad drift, that.
And it is this magnificent home mar
ket. without equal in the past or
present, that the Democrats propose
to dismember and disorganize and in
vite every nation of the world to prey
upon, while tfese same nations keep
the barriers to their own markets just
as high as they please.
Then look at our foreign trade A
favorite Democratic argument is that
Republicans build up and cultivate the
home market at the expense of our
foreign commerce, when the fact Ia
that the growth of foreign trade has
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