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The Washington times., 1912-04-12
Preferential Primary
Favored In Michigan
AS Result of RiOtinp

BAY CITY. Mich. April 12-Bitter-
ness exists on both sides today as the
result of Michigan's riotous Republican
State Convention, which selected two
sets of delegates to the National Con-
Vention, one set for Taft and the other
for Roosevelt. More than 100 Roose-
Welt followers made affidavits today that
although supplied with tickets they were
not admitted to the convention hall.
Much discussion favoring a preferential
primary is heard today,
The Washington times., 1912-04-12
Local Women Delegates,

Mrs. Margaret Walker. secretary Of
Lincoln Corps, No. 8: Miss Emma 9.
Kibby, secretary of FarraRut Corps, No.
5. and Mrs. Mary Van Ness. also of
Farragut Corps. were Washingtons q
representatives at the annual meeting
of the Maryland Department, Woman's
Relief Corps. Grand Army OF the Re
public held in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1912-04-12
Four Bows Drowned.

The hndles of four boys drowned at
midnight in The ohio river had not
neep recovered early today. A nth boy
escaped by swimming to shore when
their oars broke and the boat capsized.
The Washington times., 1912-04-12
Getting Moneys Worth.

Bald One-I would give anything for
your splendid head of hair.
Wooily One Would you. really7
Bald One-Yes. I would like to 60 to
I was getting my moneys worth.
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so, YOU GEE, IT WASN'T AN
ELoPEMENT At ALL.

"what business 10 II OF outsiders any
how?" piped the old man again.
He was becoming angry. but the con-
versational break gave Mrs. De Mott
time to wipe off few beads Of perspira-
ton.
But one thing want made plain"
Mrs. De Mott again continued. and that
Is. Mr.. Jackson Is not a chauffeur. He
formerly owned q garage. I don't know
what business he vii lenter now"
Even Miss Florence De Mott, who 10 q
couple Of years younger and Just a.
pretty and rosy-cheeked as her sister,
had to giggle ut this. Mrs, De Mott was
about to cinch her statements when
there was a violent sound In an ad-
Joining room, and q harsh, dry voice
wheezed: Always gets everything
wrong. anyhow" It was Grandma De
Mott. A moment later she stepped into
the parlor humping the floor with her
cane. The whlte-haired old man kept
silent SO did Mrs. De Mott. while Miss
Florence became fidgety.
Tell him nothing" cried grandma
"rd show him the door. that's wha,
I'd do, and It wouln't take me long
either"
This was enough OF a command for
grandpa. who stumbled through the hall
to open the door.
III they want to know anything abou,
me. let 'em look up the court records, -
he said. evidently referring to his bust.
ness with the County Register OF Deeds
Now. remember II was no eiopement, y
was Mrs. DeMott's farewell.
SO. despite the comment OF Passaic
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-11
EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
HEARS P0PE'S MESSAGE.
Reading of Papal Brief by Cardinal
Marks Formal Opening of Con-
Yenlion in Vienna.

VIENNA. Sept. 1.-THE official open
Inc OF the Eucharistic Congress. which
Il being attended by delegates from all
parts Of the world. and which has at
tracted thousands OF visitors 10 the
Austrian capital. took place to-day In
lie Cathedral OF 81. Stepaens The mos
cage sent by Pope Plus was read by
Cardanal Van Rttsum. the Papal I,egate
"a tho Congress. who arrived here yes
tcrday from Rome. After the reading
OF the Papal brief speeches were de-
livered outlining the aims and purpcbies
81 the Congress.
The hospitality OF Vienna and the ca
patity OF the Austrian railways are be-
INK taxed to the utmost by the va
number OF STRANGERS gathering IN the
capital.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-11

sASS BEDS & CRIBS. In Both Stores.
UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES.
On Thursday and Friday.
Brass Beds,-bright or satin finish,
guaranteed English lacquer. Bungalow
size. SIS. $50
regularly $50 and HOO
Chamber Set,-Brass Bed with two
inch continuous tubing, heavy filler rods,
bright or satin finish, guaranteed English
lacquer. Fine Elastic Cotton Felt Mat
tress with plain or fancy ticking, woven
wire spring with helical spring ends. Sets
mall izes regularly 2s.7s. $50 complete
Fine Brass Cribs with high, lofty slid
ing sides, bright or satin finish, guaranteed
English lacquer. Woven wire spring;
mattress in plain or fancy ticking.
regularly sl.7s. $500
Chamber Set,-Brass Bed with two
inch square tubing, square filler rods and
top rails, bright or satin finish, guaranteed
English lacquer. Finely upholstered box
spring; special grade horsehair mattress in
one or two parts, plain or fancy ticking.
Sets in all sizes. regularly 600. 1850
Finest South American Horse Hair
Mattresses in plain or fancy ticking, full
weight As pounds. Double bed size in one
or two parts. regularly $3.50. 24.5O
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was discovered on the night Of Sept. g.
according to an announcement by the
astronomers at the Harvard Observa-
tory. The news of the discovery was
contained in n cabiegram from the OBJ
server at KR Germany, who said that
Astronomer Gale at sydney. Australia,
had made the first observation.
The comets position. according TO
Gale. was right ascension 10 hours 81
minutes 10 second; declination IS de-
grees al minutes 2-10 seconds.
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IT WAS ALL JUST AS QUIET AZ
COULD BE.

Yesterday morning Miss DeMott, her
sister Florence. Jackson and his friend.
Ralph S. Cramer. journeye1 to the par
sonage OF the First Reformed Church
and the Rev. Edward Dawson performed
the ceremony.
A soon as the news got out there
was a rush to the printers. Uncle
Sans mail service was In good work
ing order and the wedding announce
ments were In general circulation to-
day.
All was quiet and peaceful when n
reporter called at the De Mott home
for particulars of the "elopement."
Grandpa De Mott Is hard OF hearing
and most gracious. He sat before an
open safe In the back parlor. thumb
ing over some mortgages. Mrs. John
De Mott came downstairs In a hurry.
She was ready to hit that elopement
story right between the eyes. This Is
the way she did IL:
THAT elopement yarn II ridiculous
We knew they were going to get mar
ier.d They were both here before going
to the parsonage and returned imm sdi-
ately after the ceremony. We have'-
1.-THE trouble Is so many folks neglect
their own business to tend to somebody
else's." grandpa DeMott broke IN as he
smiled patronizingly.
AS was saying" continued Mrs. De-
Mott, 1--WE have known Mr.. Jackson a
year and approved OF the mariarge. My
daughter wanted quiet wedding. that's
all. OF course there are lots Of people
w,o thought she should have an elab-
ora.e AFFAIR because We have this big
house. No. didn't attend the wedding.
but my other daughter did. Not bit Of
surprise connected with II! Why. Mr.
jackson has been at the house every
night for four months. They have gone
| 70 Providence for q visit"-
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ANNOUNCEMENT

We have purchased the entire stock OF Rogers
Thompson Gvernaud Company Retail Store in New
York, on Fourth Avenue at oath Street, and shall
offer these famous R. & T. silks at average hall the
prices they marked in their store, which sold
direct from mills to consumerhalf theae low prices
remember. Date of sale will be announced in few
days.
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WANTED TO BUY THIS HOTEL
At ONCE.

FINALLY, with the consent OF his
sister. Mrs. Varick. l took Capt Martin
to my own home and there, after four
days. persuaded him TO pay a visit TO
his brother. Edward X. Martin OF Yon-
fcrs. We stopped at the High Clisf
Hotel at Yonkers and Capt. Martin I'M
mc4i2tely decided he would buy that
hp.el.
Then on the promise that would stay
wi HIN we got him TO enter the River
dale Sayltarlum voluntarily. ] stayed
with HIN night and day until Aug. IL
v@ry trying ordeal. | then went home
for a few Gays and returned for a talk
With him on Aug. q. Al tina, time he
told mo that he had felt one OF his old
spells coming on him shortly after he
made his win but did not dare to tell
ne. lie died In the saniiarium on
scrt. 81
one contestant under the new tesla
rlcnt win be the Presbyterian Home
Missions. which was made the resi-
lusry leratee In the FIRST will but en-
dowed with only $4,000 in the new
one. TIE direct heirs OF Capt Martin
are Mrs. Mlton Alexander, Mrs
Thomas Il. Hollahan. Mrs. Henry H.
Baumgartner. all OF Lancaster, Pa;
Mrs. j. II. .Jefferis, Wayne, Pa: Mrs.
i. II. Varick, Yonkers: Mrs. Clara O.
Allen, wife OF DIR. Ulamor Allen. Jer-
sey City; Mrs w. q. Mayberry. Ger
nantown. Pa. and Edward X. Martin,
yonkers
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-11
A piano is easy to buy here--.

in another sense-for small first payment brings il
into your home and the balance may be paid in small
sums while your family is enjoying the music.
To show the wonderful variety of pianos and
pianos-each the best in it's class-we publish
this list of instruments have to Offer and invite
you to do the honor to try and hear them at your
iesure-tomorroW, if possible
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-11
PLAYER=PIANOS

CHICKERING .ANGELUs. o.,
style, 81 1000.
SCHOMACKER ANCEr,,e
three styles, $3.50. 81 900.
EMERSON ANGELUS, ,hr..
styles, $3.50, $3.50.
LINDEMAN PLAYER.PIANo
four styles, S395, $3.50, s52s, s62s.
and the celebrated KNABE.
ANGELUS, two styles, $I,oOc.
$3.50.
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PIANOS

CHICKERING, eleven styles,
$500, $3.50, 5000, $67s. $725, $3.50,
$500, $3.50, $3.50.
SCHUMACHER, twelve styles,
$500, $3.50, $S25. $500, $3.50, $67s,
$500, 1900.
EMERSON, twelve styles, $325,
$3.50, $365, $37s, $500, 5000.
LINDEMAN, five styles, $220,
$240, $3.50, $295.
And the celebrated KNABE,
twenty-one styles, $500, $3.50, 5000
$500, $3.50. SITS, $3.50. 5000, $925
$3.50, $1,000, 81 ,22s, $l,700, Sits
5000. S2.925.
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society, you could hardly call 1 that
ut any rate, not when the young man
mad held down seat In the parlor
every night for four long months.
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THIS TALE Of CUPID
IS NO THRILLER, BUT
IT'S GOOD READING
Continued from First Page.)

In society affairs, although they were
flooded with invitations. Some said the
parents and grandparents did not be-
iieve In young men "snoopin' around"
That's why the shock OF yesterday,
when small wedding announcement
appeared In the Passaic and Newark
newspapers. was so much greater. One
account stated the DeAfo.;s knew Moth
ing about, 1t Till the girl telephoned that
Were married and on way to Prow-
dence." This wasn't true, although II
was generally admitted the wedding was
n hu~ry-up afyair
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Wewils youa player-piano

if we can for then you will have two pianos in one-one
that child can play with the inside player and
a regular piano that Paderewski would delight in
playing.
In few years all pianos will be player pianos and
if you get playerpiano you will save the trouble
and expense of exchanging later-for exchange you
surely will.
We in position to sell you the piano or player
piano that best suits your individual needs because we
have on our floors more instruments wider
range of choice than any other piano store.
And you are sure of getting the best instrument
your money will buy-for John Wanamaker's never
has and never will trade it's reputation to sell
anything unworthy.
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.Nr>p4k,

This is written under the spell Of the Massenet
Memorial Concerts being given this week in the
Wanamaker Auditorium-the first of the kind in
New York.
One need never apologize for being under the spell
of musc-for giving oneself wholly up to music-for
music, John Philip Sousa said, is the art that
never be depraved to the hurt of mankind; it is
always uplifting, ennobling.
oounod, another Masene in 1878;
friend: boldly conde
the lofty where the lead the earth
the bird of heaven And Msen his
"a and choral besides orchestral
making him the the generation
I'm the soul French little Massenet
Jean Chistophe
1t would be fine thing for New York-for her
character we'll her pleasure Of her people
would come under the spell of this Wanamaker Audi
forum and give themselves boldly to the influence
of music.
This Wanamaker Auditorium is in the heart Of
the Wanamaker Piano Salons. 1t is the peoples
Temple Of Music, where without charge they may
hear the best music, and enjoy it and be uplifted.
Here given daily concerts lat present 2.30 in
the afternoon) that rank with the best.
In addition to the great organ here are heard the
worlds great pianos-the Chickering the Schumacher
and the celebrated Knabe.
The Wanamaker Auditorium is maintained frankly
for the purpose of getting people interested in
musicotherwise it would not be part of business
and could not be justified in store.
It is purely educational, but it is the less
enjoyable for that reason.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-09-11
We want to sell you a Piano

We will be doing you service in selling you a
piano. You will thank us many times over for bringing
the JOY of piano into your home.
The evening world., 1912-08-21
AMAZING ASSURANCE!

- ALPHABETICALLY it is not what coored delegate at the
Chicago Convention called the geological moment for asking
raise Of police salaries Even small boy might grin at the
inuspcouness Of the times for such proposals Commissioner
Waldo the Budget Committee of the Board Of Estimate
Mr. Waldo recommends doubling his saary from $1,000 to
$4,000 He thinks his secretary should hce $4,000 instead Of
$780, that his executive clerk should be boosted from $1,000 to
$4,000 Then the Commissioner raise Of $3.50 for police
captains lift Of from per cent for all paomen
the public be blamed for pointing out with such gentene
only may be compatible with frmness:
That the way to get salaries is to earn them
That there alarming evidence show that the police be-
licvc in any such method.
mshandng the Roentha has dsgraed this
city before the world.
they trusted with the prisoners they tard
secure.
That lefty Louie and "Gyp the Blood" still summerng
undisturbed.
That police eycsigh to be dull for automobile
number bright it keen for bank roll at back door
That many the have private of support substan
tial il not visible
That in short any talk from the police at the present
OF Of salaries has all the marks Of colossal and bazen cheek
The evening world., 1912-08-21

<<IT'S a letter from Aunt Hetty."
said Mrs. Jarr seeing her hus-
q band was looking at the morn
ing mail. which she had pre-cmpted, to-
gether with the morning paper. And
wish you wouldn't be 80 inquisitive.
do not get any letters that you
shouldn't see"
But. II I mistake not" said Mt
Jarr. "the letter YOU are reading Is ad'
dressed to me-"
"Well, Aunt Hetty knows I open the
letters frst. Besides. when she writes
It Is for the whole family. Eat your
breakfast. It's rude to read at thu
table. anyway"
"If you'll give me another duet o
those fish cakes, and a slice OF brea'
and see that ! get a little butter. no
to forget cup OF coffe. won't b.
either inauisitive or rude" re,o!ned Mr.
Jarr.
Good gracious! II you aren't gettlnl
to be the biggest crank" cried Mrs
Jarr impatiently. III everything ism
set before you the minute you are a
the table you start fussing! IT'S tn
only time got minute to myself
And yet you nag and nag and nag!
whoever said the way to man
heart was through his stomach didn
know what no was saying. The way
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sSrSSrSSSrsrrSrS
Mr.. Jarr Receives Letter; but He
Has Trouble Learning It's Contents.

never pay their own car fare around
town."
We'll, Ia rather pay our board aud
not be under any obligation to them"
murmured Mr.. Jarr.
That's the reason she's written TO
you instead Of replying to me-" said
Mrs. Jarr. They know you are a big
softly. Well. deliver me from relations!
All they try to do is work you for
everything they can"
We're trying to work them for board
for four" suggested Mr.. Jarr gently.
He thought OF saying YOU" but was
| afraid. so he included himself In the
accusation.
Yes. and I'm going TO do II. too"
said Mrs. Jarr "we'll hint. about pay
Ing board. but when it's time for us
to leave I'll say Well. now that we
have imposed on you. You and Uncle
Henry must pay US your usual winter
visit. Don't forget""
"A couple Of fish cakes. please" said
Mr.. Jarr.
Good gracious. Can't even glance
through the letter." asked Mrs. Jarr,
who had the letter up again. Amy
way. you've had four fishcakes. Do
YOU know how dear everything is?"
Goldfish cakes aren't 1ewelry." NUT
tered Mr.. Jarr.
IF you had to pay the bills you'd
think they were.' was the reply.
, shredded Goldfish has Just exactly
doubled In price"
What does Aunt Hetty say?" asked
Mr.. Jarr. turning the conversation from
the high cost OF living. a subject that
always exasperated his good lady.
cousin Emma has another baby. a
fine boy, and wants us to sent some
clothes. II We have any. That means
going out and buying them. Abner. the
farmland. has the mumps and can't
work. The chickens are moulting and
are not laying. The chestnut trees are
all dying from the blight. The droutn
, has burnt up the corn and grass and
they have had to buy feed for the
cattle. The barn caught on fire from
tramps smoking In the hay. and there
was no insurance.
Aunt Hetty has rheumatism badly
again. Cousin Emma's older children
, have all got the whooping couga
Other than this all are we'll and Aun
Hetty hopes we are the same. Uncle
r Henry has a sore hand. too"
How? Holding on to a dollar 81
tight that he sprained his fngersT
asked Mr.. Jarr.
Z NO" said Mrs, Jarr. Aunt Hettl
D writes that he went to a chicken suppe
at the church, and lot OF greed!
people were there and when he reached
for a piece OF chicken he got sixteen
G fork holes In his hand"
Hes a dear old man." said Mr.. Jarr
relatively speaking"
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- 6: d]% &S$Sdo50v

II mans TEMPER Is through his stom-
ach ! think. Gertrude. Please come In
and walt on Ills Highness the Duke!
NY gracious! ! SUPPOSE III have to hire
butler to stand behind your place and
say; The dinners ready, SIR"
Il don't care what he'd say" grumbled
Mr.. Jarr. III only could get some
thing to cat
Mrs. Jarr put down the letter with a
gesture of impotence. Then she checked
herself and sighed:
"Oh. suppose there's TO use for me
to object. You always were like that
and you always will be! Now l sup
pose you are going to crouch all
through breakfast"
why. no. l am not" said the PATIENT
est husband In Harlem. "Only. please
give me a cup OF coffee. KID"
The evening world., 1912-08-21
Letters from the People

grade. crossing their rails, they seem
always TO stop Just In front. Such ac-
ton on their part IL unnecessary. and
Kindness would be better.
T.. c. VAN oRDEN.
"Achilles and the TORTOISE"
To ths Editor o T's Evening World;
wish to correct II. Deghuero's theory
OF Zeno's paradox OF Achilles and the
Tortoise" Figures-i, e.. mathematics
are the only exact science and never
lie, Il, Doghuero's has shown 4 pos
slble for Achilles to catch the turtle by
his well-given example OF the clock. But
lot him ree II he cannot md where the
fsilsey exists IN regard 10 the hsuF.sr
EOBERT n. TURNER.
The evening world., 1912-08-21

Don't call me kid" snapped Mrs.
Jarr.
But she melted bit. Slang though
the expression is. It implies youth and
insouciance In the one so addressed
What does Aunt Hetty say? Docs
she want us to come and bring the
children" said Mr.. Jarr.
she doesn't seem eager about 1t, al
though / did hint pretty strongly that
you'd take your vacation next week and
we didn't know where to go and take
the children"
Didn't you say we'd pay boardf'
asked Mr.. Jarr.
"why should IT" retorted Mrs Jarr.
''Don't they come to this town. every
one OF them-Aunt Hetty. Uncle Henry.
Cousin Emma. the whole kit OF them,
and eat US out OF house and home and
The evening world., 1912-08-21
"Jones's Woods"

- ne Editor OF The Essnins woridi
Where was the portion OF Manhattan
Island that bore tho name "Jones's
Woodsf A. c, II,
Jonss's Woods extended from Sixty
eighth to SEVENTEEN street. going east
from what was then known as the
''Bouieverd" but now is called Avenue
a. clean through to the East River.
: The place was used as a picnic ground.
Ter the Heroes Comfort.
Re The Editsr q The Evening World
3 All alonE the streets one 10 continually
. confronted with thoughtless actions to-
~a-A horses that might bs duns away
WITH. For instance, when motormsn
fee n "a <-f- $40 ,~errn sarr'"r 4
The evening world., 1912-08-21

Cuyrght by TIL rcs World
Solomon phdf kind OF
! wanted; then hare had his doubts
consider merely Incident some consider an
and som mi uOnt at all.
Werther together ncrent to the tragedy
a could be made over
critics ho tearing her
unnteres0 OF cork she t0oud Del
postgraduate
easily
in pirate black public.
The bachelor succeed In dressing "Ie
gentleman but m three generations before she wl be able to
LIE like
aIways interesting mhen she happens to b
most ineresed--in something or somebody else
toor paradise before marriage Is apt
for foolsst tn
| Scriptures state
Huawdy dvotws tAs hsd ssndvseAsd between ysv
ere cr,3"h
The evening world., 1912-08-21
The Nav MantOn Fashions

THE frocks that are
m a dc In semi
princesse style
a-e the preferred ones
this season. This one
can be made after the
manner shown on the
figure and becO m c
adapted to street as
we'll as indoor wear. or
II can be made without
the peplum and with
square neck to become
much simpler. In either
vase, It is closed at the
left OF the front AMI
that fact In itself
makes 1t desirable. The
sleeves can be made In
three-quarter or full
length. 30 that several
quite different results
can be obtained from
the use of the same
modsl. Light weight
serge is the most salts
factory material for
dresses OF this sort.
but broadcloth will be
much used this son.
and II is handsome.
There are numberless
novelties offered. anle
white eponge Is smart
and has many advan-
tages. Trimmings OF
silk and velvet on wool
are always handsome
and are much In vogue.
a wool fabric on an-
other of contrasting
weave is always hand
some. The frock is 4
very simple one to
make. The blouse In
cludes only the Shout
ueT IL n q unuer arm
seams with the set-iu
sleeves stitched to the
armholes. The skirt is
cut In four cores and
the back gore can he
made in panel style or
gathered. The peplum
Is entirely separate and
the waist and skirt can
be Joined at either the
high or the natural
Il waist line.
Pattern No. 1857 will
require sh Yards Gf
with q yard % for the
The evening world., 1912-08-21

THE BURGLAR who used diamond cutter to break into
refrigerator and steal piece of meat would be
sstst in any profession
The evening world., 1912-08-21

Coptousness Of ,oord however ardys false
eoQuence. though e Wiu impose Of I'M
dersfdndin0s
LADY MARY woRTLEY MONTAGU.
Died Aug. FL, 1862.
The evening world., 1912-08-21

THE MAN who pays for few days shooting Scotland
and the who tips waiter dollar for bringing
derive these rcncmens joy the
herd need hope to know.
The evening world., 1912-08-21
A Secre.
Marriage.


OF govern ento uto of e
a
Of
pecuiste
to rEnclos