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wants. and In another eight hours he has
digested it all. SO eight hours is saved
out of every twenty-four. The chicks
thus live three electric days in two ordi-
nary sunshine days. and in four weeks the
electrically bred chicken far outstrips
both In weight and condition his brother
bred In the old fashioned way.
An electric pump Is being used to re-
cover deposits OF coal which have washed
down some parts Of the Susquehanna
River. Every spring freshet loosens up
fine coal from the river banks and culm
piles. and 1t travels for miles along the
bottoms OF the river. eventually settling
in sand bars. eddies. still water beds.
back Of bridges. piers. &C.
II is estimated that at one point in the
river as much as 100000 tons can he re-
claimed. Here the prevailing size OF the
coal Ia No. buckwheat. The fuel Is clean
and Of excellent heating value.
A centrifugal pump. driven by q 100
horsepower sixty cycle motor. sucks
up tho coal from the river bed and forces
It with the water through a long pipe
to the shore. Here the coal is deposited.
the water flowing back to the river. The
pump can suck up fifty tons OF coal an
hour
Among the many devices which have
recently been suggested for reducing
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filled the bill but for the fact that the
"Intermezzo" was not finished
After much coaxing Mascagni con-
sented to add the last touch to the un-
completed score. Then in q flt Of ar
tistic temper or temperament he seized
the whole manuscript and threw It
into the fire. which wasn't burning very
brightly. His wife rescued It and mailed
II to the publishers. 1t won the prize
and flattering hurdy gurdys have ever
since nauscated several continents with
their mournful rendering Of the Inter
mezzo."
This time Signora Mascagnl advanced
to her husband the price Of a circular
ticket to the largest italian cities. This
meant prosperity. fame. independence:
at least It might have meant independ.
ence to man Of regular habits.
Mascagni has always spent q little
more than his operas have netted him
in royalties, and he has spent probably
as much time in court as II he had fol-
lowed the profession which once ap-
pealed to his boyish imagination.
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sault. Once an organ grinder. anxious to
show his respect for the maestro, sta
toned himself under Mascagnrs win
dows and started grinding away the
everlasting "Intermezzeo.' Whether
from nervousness or from personal
choice he played It "prestissimo." Mas
cagni descended upon him and after
abusing him soundly took the handle
Of the organ and showed the astonished
organ grinder how to interpret his
work properly.
A few days after what sight should
greet Mascagni's eyes but an organ to
which a large sign was affixed: Pupil
OF the illustrissimo Maestro Mascagn!."
Mascagni broke his cane over the mis-
creant's head and might have damaged
his own knuckles II the police hadn't
stopped the fight.
Ten years ago he decided quite sud
denly to tour the United States. He
gathered a motley company OF singers,
some tenth rate scenery and a low
priced orchestra on the assumption that
anything would do in this country. He
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an exhibit Of electric cooking devices
in booth in the lecture hall for the IN
spcction of the women attending the
convention. Here was his chance. and
promptly he offered for instant service
an electric fireless cooking range The
offer was accepted and the last and most
important lesson of the course was COM
pleted with the aid of electric heat.
1t is stated that the interruption OF the
gas supply in the homes of the city was
borne most patiently by those house.
wives who were already supplied with
electric appliances of various kinds
One citizen on returning home found his
wife cooking vegeta bles and meat and
boiling coffee on an upturned electric
fatiron. transferring each dish. as it was
finished, to an electric heating pad.
which kept II warm until ready to serve.
While electricity Is being used daily
more and more for agricultural work
many farmers are slow to adopt 1t. doubt
ing its economy. A Michigan farmer
who made up his mind to have electricity
first and find out about It after ward
has satisfactorily blazed tn way for his
brethren,
Using current for grinding feed, cut.
ting ensiage. husking corn. cutting wood
and pumping water, he noted that his
minimum bill for power was q. rs a month.
Hs cot about getting bis moneys worth.
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Learning to read his meter he kept close
account month by month of his power.
his output and his costs.
When he could not use all his monthly
allowance OF current himself he would
grind feed and cut ensiage for his neigh
bors; and so he earned enough by his
motor to pay large part Of his lighting
and power bills. For two years he did
practically all Of his power work at an
average cost Of S. .4s u month
Among other things he tells OF doing
In letter to friend are Grinding in an
hour ton OF heavy grain, such as shelled
corn. barley or wheat, and 200 pounds
of oats. at a cost of 81, cents hundred
weight; cutting siX tons Of ensilage in an
hour at n cost Of 10 cents; husking 400
bushels OF corn in ten hours at a cost
of 81 90; saving forty cords OF wood in
ten hours at cost Of cents cord, and
running pump for cents an hour
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Spaniard would. 1t was OF no avail.
only the direct intervention of the
King. whose invited guest he was, saved
him from more contumely.
The Spaniards' attitude cut the
maestro SO deeply that he went so far
as to dcolar tina; he would rather have
to deal with a Boston sheriff than with
a Spanish Erandee. Considering that
he had been arrested twice in Boston,
Il VAS SAYING much.
\ second Mascagui visit was pro-
POSED in 1910. when 4 new opera was
promised on Lady God!va's equestrian
cscapadc. This work.. "Ysobe!," in
volvcd the composer in legal proceed
irgs with Liehicr Il Co. Bessie Abott
was engaged to sing the leading role.
Miss .Abott sailed for this country, and
ii was announced that Mascagnl was
about To sail. and that the opera would
be produced at the New Theatre.
Italian singers, orchestra directors
and musicians began to arrive with
every steamer. explaining to those with
five dollar bill To spare that the naes-
maestro had engaged them. Oh. yes! The
maestro was to arrive next week ono
then they would have plenty of money.
MascaGni. however. did not sail. and
the cable brought reports that he had
differed with I.iebcr a. Co. over pay
ments. Suit was brought by the COM
poser in Milan, and in March, 1911, It
was announced by cable that he had
won his suit. The composer SUISSE
quently conducted a two a. day" revival
Of "Cavalleria" at the London Hippo
dromc.
He finally produced "Ysober' in South
\ ~ n. Inc
the intervals of his travels he directed
orchestras and lyric theatres IN Italy
and resumed his teaching and composing.
In 1909 lie was appointed conductor at
the Rome Opera House. lie selected his
singers and musicians from the great
est European opera houses. bought
many new operas. ordered square miles
Of scenery and-threw up the job.
As he Is the musical director Of tho
Costanzi Theatre 1t may be that he
really stopped there. not for any girl
called Costanza, but for "A cash advance.
His past, however. does not make the
elopement theory totally incredible. Sig
nora Mascagni has forgiven him a good
many times.
1t may be also that the knife fight
which preceded his hurried departure
was caused by his determination to go
and meet D'Annunzlo in Paris. Sgnora
Mascagni knows that the combination
DAnnunzio and Mascagni never pro-
duced anything but trouble. The two In
corrigible boys have many n time wor-
r!ed the police by their pranks.
Ten years ago when Mascagnl re-
turned from America he and ID DAnnunzio
set about to become famous by applying
what they considered typical American
methods. one day II was agreed that
D'Annunzos death in an automobile
accident should be telephonod 10 the
press.
Let me run over YOU" Mascagni sug.
gested.
To prove to tho public that terrible
motor accident had taken place the two
"enfants terribles" had Il photographer
record the scene. II was tho worst cvi-
dence imaginable against the two fakcrs.
On the whole It st ems unnecessary TO
worry over Mascagni's disappearance. IL
Is good bet that D'Annunzlo Will also
disappear within a few days and then
that both troublemakcrs will be found
somewhsrs Ia Jtalys
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didn't bother much with advance book
ings or advertising and never gave a
thought to the financial end of the
game.
His new opera Iris" was given at
the Herald Square Theatre and failed TO
attract much attention. Then followed a
lamentable tour, in the course Of which
the composer was sued several times for
breach OF contract.
one Sunday afternoon. with a little
band Of artists. he crossed the Connecti-
cut border and passed through this city
on his way to Pennsylvania. Four sum-
mons servers were lying In wait for him.
Knowing we'll that all his costumes and
scenery could be attached on Monday
morning Mascagni. always full of bra
vado. gave a concert in Manhattan and
the composers friends persuaded Mayor
Seth Low to send n good sized'regimcnt
OF New York policemen as an escort 10
protect Mascagni and his company on
their route from the theatre on Broad
way to take the New Jersey ferry,
where they left at midnight for Phlla
delphia.
When the composer sailed from New
York 1t was said he had declared he
would never return. He gave his opin-
Ion Of America when he arrived in Paris
and 1t was in no complimentary words
that he declared he would never come
back.
For months after his departure the
Riato tcemcd with long haired Italians
who solicited help on the plea that they
had been brought over by Mascagni and
then abandoned without resources.
There must have been a thousand of
those would have been" victims prowl-
ing around the city.
Before starting on his journey 10
America Mascagni had been commits
stoned by some patriotic Italian Ameri-
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had developed his ego far beyond the
safety limit. He was first elected from
Ponchiellis, then from Saldini's class at
the conservatory.
one day n pupil Of the opera class
to whom he had been paying marked
attention secured a place with travel
linG opera company. Mascagni fioated
loan with the usurers. who had often
times been pacified by Count Florestano,
and the Conservatory saw him no more.
He was not exactly missed by his
teachers.
After copying parts for the orchestra.
rehearsing the chorus. coaching the
principals and doing many other things
what wouldn't he have done to re-
main near his ongbird-Mascagni was
promoted to the dignity OF conductor.
Up to that time the company had
done good business. Mascagni however.
succeeded very soon in alternating the
good viii Of the public. Italian music
lovers care very little for realism on
the operatic stage. but they care for
beautiful tones: their artistic conscience
Is never disturbed by the fact that the
slain hero has to arise. bow to the
gallery and repeat the aria whose finale
colncided with the fatal dagger thrust.
Mascagni set about single handed TO
reform that time honored national
, habit II came to pass that one night
while the company was performing In
Naples the gallery gods asked some
slain hero to get to his feet and do 1t
all over again.
Mascagni shooed the singer away
and played the next motive. Pande-
mon!um broke loose. Mascagni stopped
the orchestra and turned round to ad
dress the audience.
we will give no encores." he said
very firmly.
"You will. too" a hundred voices
shouted back.
Once more the orchestra began play
ing the music for tho next scene. The
sound of the instruments was instantly
drowned by Niagara Of vociferat!ons.
Fools. Fools" Mascagni howlcd
Don't you see that this man Is dcad?"
you'll soon be dead too" some one
answered.
Ripping and crashing was heard some
where near the ceiling; a wooden seat
sailed through the auditorium and
damaged the scenery. Lest they should
find tho range with the second missile
Mascagni dived through the orchestra
door and left the company to its own
| devices.
Another company offered him q place
as conductor: then another and then
another and ne wrecked them all cheer
fully by his stubborn refusal to give
the public what the public wanted.
In between times he ran away with
beautiful young woman whose family
didn't care for such a picturesque SON
in-law, got married and settled In
Cerignola. He was 25. He promised
to ramble no more. and with the help
of his father-in-law established himself
as plano teacher.
He met with success at first. but
his eccentricities wearied some of his
pupils. The others he threw bodily out
Of his studio. His wife's family re-
sponded TO several appeals for money.
but finally decided to invest their cash
In more profitable ways.
Mascagni. his wife and two little
Mascagnis actually went without food
Tor few days Finally the Mayor Of
Ccrtgnola, who had faith in the erratic
composers future proposed to the
municipal council that Mascagni be
elected conductor OF the town orchestra
The first months salary amounting to
100 lire. about SEQ was paid in advance
to tho hungry family.
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Herd OF Dwarf Elephants.

An English official In Uganda claims
to havc seen herd OF dwarf elephants,
the existence OF which has often been
affirmed by natives.
When recently seen the company con-
sisted nr from thirty to forty Individual
elephants mcandering In solitary fashion
over plain. The observer was most as
tonished at tho weak defcnces offered
by their bodies, None of them had "A
tusk OF more than ten kilogrammes IN
weight. dead member of tho flock
was afterward found. the tusk Of which
weighed but sight hiogrammso.
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Among the many devices which have
recently been suggested for reducing
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
HE|RESS MARR|ES,,
YOUNG BELLHOP
EXPECTS PARDON
Irate Parent of Bride at First
Determined to Separate
Couple.

CINCINNATI. Sept. 2.-Robert After,
eighteen years old, "bellhop' of Gin
cinnau employed at the fashionable
Hotel Sinton, this city, owned by Pres
ident's Taft's brothers, and his pretty
ciety belle and heiress of Sistersville.
w. Va, are today endeavoring to OBJ
tain the pardon and blessing of the
irate mother of the bride, now at Day
ton, who is said to be socially promi-
nent. Mrs. Levy. who, 1t is claimed, is
very wealthy, It is said went yesterday
to Dayton from this city for the pur-
pose of seeing a lawyer whom she
knew, to have the wedding annulled,
but under the influence of the joint en-
treaties OF the two young people she
was induced to captitulate.
II seems, according to the story. the
young bride was guest at the Sinton
with her mother a few weeks ago The
''bellhop' waited on them SO courte-
ously and efficiently. 1t is said. that he
smiles of the mother. Mrs. Levy left
her daughter under the care OF friend
in this city and returned to Sistersville
few weeks ago.
When the children learned that the
mother of the bride was coming to Day
ton they hurried here to head off any
possible proceedings on her part.
The fact that the young couple had
been married was not disclosed until
yesterday, although it had taken place
while the mother and daughter were
guests at the hotel. the two slipping
away and coming back husband and
wife. The bride and bridegroom Will
leave for Chicago tonight after having
obtained the good will of the erstwhile
irate parent.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
WOODWARD URGES
FUND FOR VISITORS
Health Official Says Great Good
Will Result From Con-
vention.

Declaring that physicians, drug
gists, and nurses will suffer as the
result of better public understand
ing Of hygiene and that everyone else
will gain thereby, DIR. william C.
Woodward, District Health Officer.
has addressed an appeal to the mem
bers of the Board of Trade and Cham
Der of Commerce to contribute to the
fight for greater knowledge of hy-
giene and the better application of its
principles" by making a contribution
to the entertainment fund for the
Fifteenth International Congress on
Hygiene and Demography, and the con-
venton of the American Public Health
Association, both of which meet here
next month.
What does the International Con-
etess on Hygiene mean to the District
OF Columbia? Why should we contri-
butte to its support?" DR.. Woodward
asks.
Hygiene prevents sickness and pro-
longs life he answers. 1T increases
human efficiency. benefitting both en-
ploye and employer. 1t promotes hap
piness of the individual, Of the family,
and of the race.
Surely the fight for a greater knowl-
edge of hygiene and the better appli-
cation of its principles is the battle of
the people, and the support of the In
lernational Congress on Hygiene should
come from every one who Is interested
il human efficiency and the conserva-
ton OF human life?"
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
'LONGFELLOW IS
LAUGHED TO SCORN
Minneapolis Councilmen Declare
His Indian Heroes Were
Only Buns"

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Sept. 2.-Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow, who perpetu-
ated the fame OF Minnehaha Falls In
"Hiawatha." was sadly discredited as a
student of Indian lore at tonight's meet
ing of the common council. his songs
wre laughed to scorn and before the
aldermen got through with him, he was
fast approaching the ature-faking
class.
1t all started when the council re-
ceived a petition from the Minnehaha
and Nakomis Improvement Associate
asking that the names of certain
streets be dropped and indian names
mentioned by Longfellow be substi-
tuted. Some OF the aldermen contend
ed the names we're not Indian.
Truth to TELL" said Alderman Good
rich, Il find that Mr.. Longfellow. like
many poets. was some liar in his own
sing-song way"
The remark was applauded. One of
the Indian names suggested was kee-
wahdin. When Goodrich learned he
was a Longfellow hero, he said:
He was nothing better than bum. V
After the poet was roasted and toast
ed for a half hour the aldermen grant
ed the petition.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Real Farming Earns
Trip for Children

Real farming, which earned real
money, brought a party of school chill
dren to Washington last week from the
Second Congressional District Agricul-
tural school at Driver, near Norfolk,
Va. After giving the children a well
come. Commissioner of Education p. P.
Claxton talked of their trip. saying /:
Real farming did it. The money
earned from their individual garden
patches in connection with the study
of up-to-date farming paid the expenses
OF those twenty-five Virginia school
children. The party was in charge of
]. B. l.. De Jarnette, the principal Of
the school. and he was busy man in
deed during the three days spent in
seeing the sights of the Nations Cap
ital.
Tomatoes and other produce paid the
full cost of the trip. which was just
$l3.7S for each pupil. This amount was
only a comparatively small part Of their
earnings for the year. The children
come from one OF the best gardening
regions in the South and their school
has a unique place in that particular
community. The school has an instruc-
tor in agriculture, who teaches three
days a week and spends the other three
days in farm demonstration work. ap-
plying on the actual farms of the dis
trict the theory he imparts in school.
DIR. Claxton expects to attend the
dedication exercises of the new build
ings for this school. which will be held
some time this month.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
Personal Mention

The marriage of Miss Molly Berko-
witz, Of Baltimore, and Jacob Freed
man, of Washington, took place yes
terdav at the town hall of Mt. Rainier.
Md, the Rev. Or. Goodman, OF Balti-
more. officiating.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, II. Berkowitz.
The small bridal party included Miss
Fannie Berkowltz, of Baltimore, as
maid of honor. Miss Fsignlos as
bridesmaid. and Mr.. Wiseman as best
man.
The bride was gowned in white satin.
trimmed with jeweled lace. Her veil
of real lace applique was caught with
lilies OF the valley.
Following the wedding, Mr.. and Mrs.
Freedman left for an indefinite stay at
Atlantic City.
Among those present at the wedding
were Miss r. Berkowitz, of Baltl-
more; Mr.. and Mrs. b. Cohen. of
Brooklyn; Mr.. and Mrs. Roosenbloom,
of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. |. Gold
stein. of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Blumenthal OF Washington; II. CLAM
man. OF Washington: Miss +. Harto-
gensis. s. Blumenthal, OF Washington;
/. Freedman, of Washington: J. Freed
man. of Washington; J. Blumenthal, Of
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Cook,
OF Baltimore: Misses Herman, Miss F.
Eskin, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Miller, of Edwa rdsville, Pa, and
Mrs, +. Hartogensis.
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
BIG RIFLE MATCHES
SET FOR THIS WEEK
"Owl' Shoot at Illuminated Tar
gets Is Feature of
Program.

RIFLE RANGE, SEAGIRT. ". j..
Sept. 2.-The small army of competitors
rested Sunday. preparatory to the final
and most strenuous week OF the twenty
second annual Seagirt shooting tourna-
ment. A driving rain kept the rifiemen
close to their tents all day. but the
weather today is excellent for shooting
Notable contests are scheduled for this
week. The Dryden match for the 1900
Dryden trophy and cash Is on the pro-
gram for Friday. The New Jersey ma
tional team match Is to occupy attention
Thursday, with the concluding stage
the skirmish run. Friday.
The Sadler trophy match, which dupli-
Gates the conditions OF the international
Palma match, is announced for Tues
day. In addition. the two-men, the vet
eran organization team, the Spencer sill
houette team. the Evans skirmish. and
the CaseY problem matches will be shot
tomorrow.
The enlisted mems team, the Marine
Corps, and the Llbbey trophy matches
are scheduled for Wednesday, and the
Seagirt championship. the members and
the press matches for Saturday
The owl match. on illuminated targets.
is set for Tuesday night. and Saturday
night the twenty-four high score men
who will remain for the final try-out
Monday, September 8. for places on the
all-American team, will be announced.
The team will compete at Ottawa, Can
ada. Sepember II, for the Palma trophy,
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
A Continuation of This story VIII
BE Found In TOmOrrOw's
Issue of The Times.
Wed Secretly at
Four in Morning

NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Friends of
Charles c. Laird, wealthy plantation
owner, of Haw River, \. c.. grandson
of former Governor Holt, OF North
Carolina, and present member OF the
New York Cotton Exchange, were
surprised to Sear today that he had
been secretly married at 4 o'clock
Saturday morning in Hoboken, n. ].
The name of the bride is not know n,
but she is said to be a charming
young divorcee of Atlanta, Ga.
Friends of Laird said that he had
introduced her at party in a
Broadway restaurant a few nights
ago as Mrs. Hayden"
The wedding party went to the
home of Registrar Tucker, in Hobok-
en-. in an automobile and reused that
official to obtain a license. Registrar
Tucker was not at home today, and
Deputy Colvin, although he admitted
a call from the Laird party refused
TO show the records.
Charlie" Laird is one OF the most
popular members of the cotton eX-
change. He has been living at the
Hotel Imperial
The Washington times., 1912-09-02
OYSTER NOW HERE
FOR SEVEN MONTHS
Today Marks Season For Appear
ance of Most Popular Sea-
Food.

The oyster and the letter r arrived in
Washington yesterday. AS many RS
came as there are calendars. but the
oysters were not numerous.
The more fashionable eating places,
the leading hotel cafes, for instance
offered bluepoints on the menu at noon,
and one or two patrons responded ia
the suggestion. But for the most part
there was hesitancy about flirting with
the oyster today. and 1t was explained
that the weather seemed just a little
warm as yet.
No matter what the weather, the sup,
ply of oysters will not be large until the
fifteenth of the month, when oyster
raising in the public beds of Maryland
and Virginia are permitted by law
Dealers expect some shipments today
and tomorrow. and quantity and de-
mand, neither great as yet will about
balance one another.
Lower priced eating places are not yet
offering oysters.