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Evening star., 1912-12-26
GUIDED TO HIDDEN MONEY.
Woodchopper, Who Saved Mans
Life. Directed to $500.

MAYFIELD, Cal, December 26.-"Go
to the Bald peak and wait until the set
ting sun casts the shadow Of the dead
redwood. then dig where the shade ends. .
These were the directions received yes
terday by Steve Perkins, woodchopper OF
the Alpine district. Today he is richer
by $500 because he obeyed instructions
Twenty years ago Perkins saved the
life of Nathan Comstock, eccentric
resident Of Woodside. and letter posted
at San Francisco and received yesterday
was written by Mr.. Comstock. who died
sixteen years ago. Perkins became fifty
years of age yesterday and he believes
that the letter was sent by the executor
Of Comstock's estate.
Evening star., 1912-12-26
SHOP GIRL" 104, DIES.
Bronchitis Fatal to Miss Ellen Hor-
gan in Lonely Flat.

NEW YORK, December 26.-Miss Ellen
Horgan. a department store girl 1O4
years old. who was busting counters at
the store every morning up to a few days
ago, died from bronchitis in her lonely
little fiat yesterday. In few weeks
more she had said she would be 1O5
years old. Her friends in the big store
had planned to make her Christmas a
merry one by visiting her, but to their
grief their plans were halted by news
lof her death.
Evening star., 1912-12-26

work before them, their living to
make, just as much as the lawyer
or stenographer or shopgirl.
''It is usually agreed that there
are about 100000 professional GRIM
inals living in New York. Each
criminal doesn't try to do all kinds
of crime. of course. Plumbers
don't repair furniture. electricians
don't try to do painting. and brick
layers are not handy in carpenter
work 1t is the same in the under
world Crime is divided up into
specialties. The bank burglar would
be a very clumsy shoplifter. the
successful rough-neck highwayman
would starve to death trying to
make a living as a counterfeiter.
Criminals THRIVE because the
public are innocent. ignorant and
unprepared. If everybody knew
that a cross in white chalk on the
sidewalk in front Of the house was
the burglars mark-the owner
would not be caught unprepared.
If the cook noticed that the base
ment door didn't latch, and found
a simple little contrivance (Which
I will describe later on). she would
know that a robbery was planned
for that night.
IF the man VINO lost MS Scdrfpln
or the woman who lost her purse
out Of her bag had been familiar
with the trick Of the trade Of pick
pockets. they would not have been
robbed. have never lost a scarf
pin or a pocketbook-for twenty
years I have had an intimate ac-
quaintance with the best pickpock-
cts in New York, and, understand
ing their ways, l take the precau-
tions which upset their plans.
And I hope in this series of ar
ticles which l have written on my
life in the underworld that I may
do a useful service to the public in
revealing the closely guarded Sc
crets of their criminal enemies"
Evening star., 1912-12-26
Make Light of Tars' Brawl.

Answering inquiries about the reported
brawl in Constantinople last night be-
tween some of the enlisted men from the
converted yacht Scorpion and some
civilians in a public house. the officials
Of the Navy Department have pointed
out that there are no marines aboard
the Scorpion. but only blueJackets. They
are disposed to view the matter lightly
in the absence Of any official report Of
the brawL.
Evening star., 1912-12-26

is Gen. Woods idea that an inaugural
procession framed on those lines will be
more impressive and interesting than a
more numerous and heterogeneous line
of marchers.
Therefore consultations began this
morning between Gen. Wood and num-
ber of the ranking officers Of the army
and navy now in Washington, and cor
respondence has been instituted between
the chief marshal and the governors and
and territories in regard to the participa-
ton Of the militia in the Inauguration.
One Feature of Plan.
One Of the features of the plan is to
gather in Washington several thousand
troops from the various army posts, prob
ably AS far west as Chicago and south
to Atlanta, as well as the entire cadet
corps and midshipmen from the Military
and Naval academies.
The plan will involve the War Depart
ment in considerable expense on account
of transportation and as that particular
appropriation has been greatly reduced
owing to recent extensive changes of sta
tions OF officers and troops. probably i
will be necessary to apply to Congress:
Immediately upon its reconvening mex
week for deficiency appropriation.
Wick in New York.
Secretary w. w Wick Of the inaugura
committee was in New York today, closing
up the democratic national headquarters
and will not return to Washington unit
tomorrow. The inaugural headquarters a.
the New Willard Hotel, however. was &
busy place. Mr.. Eustis is working over tn,
selection Of the remainder of the inaugu
raj committee, which he hopes to have
completed by the end of the week.
The attention Of Mr.. Eustis was callet
to report that the public supper at the
inaugural ball might be abolished, but hi
remarked that a chairman Of the supper
committee had been appointed, and thai
he believed a supper would be provided.
Whether or not the persons attending
the inaugural ball be permitted to dance
the turkey trot" and other new dances
will rest with the floor committee, OF
which Benjamin S. Minor is chairman
Mr.. Elstis said. Mr.. Minor spent Christ
mas in Charlottesville, Va, and had moi
returned to Washington this afternoon.
Evening star., 1912-12-26
Predict His Reelection.

That idea died a-bornn'." it was de-
clared. and there are no signs of resur-
rection. Speaker Clark will be reelected
upon the assembling of the extraordinary
session of Congress in March, his friends
predict with confidence.
Speaker Clark has only expressed him
self once upon the publications which
have irritated his friends. and that was
this morning when the New York World
printed his comment upon an editorial
published in that paper yesterday, in
which he said:
There is no use for me to try to an
swer that editorial The only way to an
swer an editorial like that is by a suit
for slander.
1.-THE World has been against me ever
since William Randolph Hearst and SEN
ator William ]. Stone came out for me. ="
The editorial in question. proceeding
with a. number of Ifs" as to Mr.. Clark S
relations with Mr.. Bryan. suggested that
"if' such were the case, the democrats
of the House should select another Speak
er. and added an insinuation of the con-
nection Of the bosses" with Mr.. Clark 5
candidacy.
Evening star., 1912-12-26
NOT TAKEN BY 0ROzC0
Report of the Capture of
CaSaS GrandeS Is Of
ficiaIIy Denied.

Ambassador Calero, Mexico's repre-
sentative here, today received official de-
NAL from his government of published
report which said that Casas Grandes, a
town Of much strategic Importance in
Chihuahua, had been captured by Orozco,
the rebel leader.
The ambassador expects to leave Wash
ington for Mexico City the last day of
the year. The probabilities are. it was
said at the embassy today. that he will
Senior Lascurain, Mexican minister of
foreign affairs, who is now in New
York, will come to Washington few
days after Senior Calero leaves. but 1t is
announced positively that Senor Lascu-
rain is not to be the new ambassador.
The Chamiza1 Controversy.
It will not be possible 1t was stated.
for Senior Calero to reach an agree
ment with the State Department be-
fore leaving in regard to the Chamizal
controversy, which is over the owner
ship of a strip Of territory in Ell Paso,
on the boundary between this country
and Mexico, both of which claim it.
This matter. it was said. along with
others, will have to go over to the
new ambassador. Senior Godoy, MeXi-
can minister to Cuba, who has been
here on a visit, returns to lis post
next Saturday.
Evening star., 1912-12-26
"MY LIFE IN THE
UNDERWORLD"
By JACK ROSE

'OU must re-
member that
with profess
sional GRIM
inals crime is
their trade
writes Rose.
Every morn
ing W h e n
they are up
and dressed
they have
their days
Evening star., 1912-12-26
Will Stick to His Duties.

They say they feel warranted to con-
fidently claim that Speaker Clark is in
tent upon sticking to the work he ex-
poets to have in hand, the duties de-
volving upon the Speaker of the House
in the next Congress. They point out
that he has already conferred with the
incoming head of the new admins
tration upon that very subject. and
they declare there is nothing in Mr..
Clarke's record, nothing he has ut
tered and nothing which in their opinion
he has in mind to justify the insinuation
that he will be other than a loyal sup
porter of the administration and the poll
cies of the democratic Congress.
Speaker Clark. they point out. went into
the campaign for Gov. Wilson with vigor
and absolute loyalty, and fought for him
and the ticket throughout.
Whatever opinion Speaker Clark may
entertain Of Mr.. Bryan's part in Mr..
Clark's defeat at Baltimore, his friends
say there is positively nothing upon which
to base the assumption that he Will per-
NIT that opinion to influence him in his
attitude toward the new administration,
whether Mr.. Bryan is in the cabinet or
not
They protest that he has shown no in
dicatiOn of "sulking": that no fact can be
produced backing the assertion that he is
resent the reiterated criticisms of the
Speaker based upon an incorrect assump-
ton.
For awhile some of his closest hackers
were suspicious that the attacks might
indicate the beginning of a campaign to
defeat him for. the speakership of the
next House, but 1t was stated today by
man very close to the Speaker that
there is no indication of any contest for
the SpeakerShip.
Evening star., 1912-12-26
Had Not Seen Wynne's Letter.

Commissioner Johnston said he had not
Teen the letter.
Mr.. Douglas produced other letters. One
vas addressed to Supt Ingham. requesting
hat he delay making an investigation Of
he Commercial Fire Insurance Company,
because Of an examination made only a
month previous and because all employees
we're hard at work getting up the annual
'eport. A similar letter was read from
he First National Fire Insurance Com
,any. Commissioner Johnston said he
,ad seen one Of them.
Ignorant Of "Real Estate Ring"
Representative George took up the
real estate ring letter. and asked what
tho ring Is.
II don't know" said Commissioner
Johnston. Pm not IN the real estate
business, and never heard Of the real
estate ring"
You have heard Of certain men who
are prominent In real estate here?'
Yes. In a general way"
do you know Of any one interested in
the valuation Of business property near
he Southern building?"
NO"
Did you ever hear of any complaints
Evening star., 1912-12-26
Speaker CIark's Friends See
Plot to Iniure Him.
MISREPRESENTED THEY SAY
Insist He Is Not Getting Square
Deal" From Some Newspapers.
WILL NOT HAMPER WILSON
Those Close to Him Say He Is Not
Opposed to Bryan's Entry Into
Cabinet, Either.

Speaker Clark's friends are getting riled
over the attacks in a number of news
papers upon him. based on what they
declare to be Misrepresentation. They
insist that the Speaker is not getting a
square deal,' that failure being due to
a false promise upon which the criticising
editorials and news paragraphs are said
to be founded.
The trouble. they say. all grows out OF
the incorrect assumption by some one,
which has been repeated and expanded
by others, that the Speaker threatens to
be lukewarm and even cold to the new
administration in the event that Mr.
Bryan takes a cabinet portfolio. 1t has
been insinuated that such attitude would
be the result Of Speaker Clark's resent
ment Of Bryan's hostility to him in the
Baltimore convention. which it has been
charged resulted in his losing the nomina-
ton after coming into the convention
with majority of the delegates,
Speaker Clark's friends in Congress de-
clare with positiveness that Mr. Clark
has never expressed to human peins
any suggestion that he would oppose MI
Bryan's entry into the cabinet:
Further, that he has never intlmated en-
tertaining any idea of holding back In
the traces and declining team work with
the new administration if Mr.. Bryan goes
into the cabinet;
Further that they know he does not
harbor any such thought.
Evening star., 1912-12-26
Purpose Of Gen. Wood.

Gen. Woods animating purpose is to
make the parade of March as we'll bal
anced as possible in the matter Of the
representations Of each branch of the
service, the cavalry, infantry and artii-
lery Of the army, the bluejackets and ma
rines Of the navy, an adequate and lib
eral representation OF the National Guard
and q well proportioned civic display. T.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03

[ sEbpleby. who ls your fool frieudr asked Cameron cooiiy as he approach cd them.
 "Ford Cameron cjaculated Apple by, staring with ar bis might "Have we been stalking you aH the even ingT'
 'You have" returned Cameron grimly. 'Its wonder you didn't get potted What did you think we were. ehf7
 Bandits. We heard you were com lne. Howl Desert wireless. Of course Thought we'd come out and meet you. Started yesterday and got lost Last night the pesky robbers harried ns all over the desert. Thought we were in for another night Of it. only we chang cd about and hunted the hunters Funny, isn't tT
 Appleby rattled lightly on as his companion leanes over the groaning Arab. deftly ripped the covering from his shoulder and made brief eNami- nation of the wnuuc h- .ts' light Of an electric pocket lamb that quite awed Abdl Into submission
 "A mere scratch hc pronounced brusQuely as be took ont a small case from his pocket, applied ointment and bandaFes There my good fellow; you'll be all right in day or ao Mighty sorry ! pinkod you. but it was fortunes of war.
 He pressed gold eri7 into the Arabs eager hand. and. v,yan aside the murmured thanks he jus.sl the other two men
 "Let me intry eree Dr Ransom aid Applehy Co Cameron. "He's the fo'd- lcal end of the expedition"
 The three sat and talked in the a. minishing moonlight. while Abdi sium- bered ftfully
 When day dawned Cameron mount ed a hnlock and looked ln an dlrec- tons Against the eastern sky stocd palm trees In dark silhouette
 'The ruins of Gib7 he shouted down Co his companions
 Az the three stood and watched the rising of the sun Abdl stirred himself and turned his face Co the east
 'La nlah Allah. Mohammet RasouI Il Ailahr' he chanted And this time it was a cry Of peaceful worship.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03

FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.
 For 35c. you can get a wholesome. home cooked meal at the New Home Restaurant, 5th ayeune, just off of Broadway
 Hand painted dinner cards, favors score cards, in water color or oil original and exclusive designs and local subjects. Supply on hand O special work executed on short notice. Mrs. Louise Milnes. with J. nkuta, skagway. Mall orders re ceive special attention. q
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03

sand
 Cameron's ayes ached with the watching and with a longing for sleep to come to his burning eyelids
 Suddenly a tiny spark appeared at the top of a nearby hillOck. It dis apeared.
 Instantly Atdi struck a fusee and lighted cigarette. As his lean dark face was exposed in the glow of the brief light, Cnmeron saw a look of eagerness spread over the grim fea' lures of his drngoman.
 "A signal" decided Cameron won. derlng whether 1t would not be wiser to bowl the traitor over with one shot now and if there was to be 8 battle let 1t begin at once and have it over with.
 There would be small chance of his escaping alive if the enemy should surround him as they would be likely to do. Even now they might be crouch. ing behind the very sand dune against which he was leaning.
 Almost anything was better than the strain of waiting for something Go hap pen. He would give them ten minutes more and then--. He glanced at his watch and saw that it was two hours after midnight
 He was impatient at the idea of hay ing his arrival at Gib delayed by an other day and he could not understand Abdrs stupidity in prolonging the jour. ney except ln the light of having be- trayed his master to the bandits
 Abdi smoked his cigarette peace fully and finally flung the burning end to the ground. Cameron watched for some answering signal but saw noth. l ing.
 Perhaps it is the signal to attack now" he muttered and at that Instant Abdi turned swiftly and yelled st him. 'Baalekf" UooEoutD was his cry. and it was flung aI a warning to Cam eron.
 Cameron dropped into the shadow of the hillock and awaited with quickened pulses the swift padding of feet among the sand dunes. He saw Abdi throw himself into a similar attitude and be was ashamed that he had mistrusted the loyal fellow even as he thrilled with the realization that he was moi fighting alOne-.there were two oi ! them.
 Abdi had the point of vantage; he could see what was coming. Cameron watched his dark form.
 Suddenly Abdi sprang to bis full height and screamed fanahcally:
 La ilah Allah, Mohammed Rasoul | il AllahI'
 There came a sharp shot out of the silence that followed his challenging cry, and the Arab tumbied back clutchlng his arrn.
 Come on out of that, you jackalsF sang out strong English speaking voice from the direction of the shot that had wounded AbdL
 Camerou's breath nearly left his body.
 "Hl, therel Who are your he called out.
 "The devllr' was the astonishing eE- plosive retort. Come on, Appleby let's investigate this civilized indlvid' uaI." And footsteps came nearer, near. CT. and finally rounded the hillock against which the grooming Abdi lean ed, and two men dressed In European garments and wearing white pith hel' nets appeared
 They stopped at sight of the group of three horses, the wounded Arab and the solitary form of the American | O. =--S =ii=-,lzT to tS-=G1- --
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE

Sold at a lossl Malt Rainier, 20 cents per bottle. Especially prepar- cd for sick people and invalids, and excellent for nursing mothers. Only two barrels left. After that, price will be 35 cents per bottle.
 Pack Train Bar.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03

The Pack Train is now selling a big lot of Good Goods at reduced prices as they are getting too old to hold and sell at a profit, Yours,
 tf. Herman Grimm
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03

Bonded whiskses-Gibson, Noun Vernon and Belmont The best oi Beer-Blue Ribbon, Budweissr and Pale Rainier, at the Mascot Tele phone 67. e
 GRAND REDUCTION SALE
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03
THE MAIL ORDER PEOPLE

are not the only offenders who blind the interests of the nit The merchants just bad Many them send for
 their printing while the time agansa order business
The daily Alaskan., 1912-12-03

Dental Supplies
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-06
DETAILS OF THE BOYS
AGRICULTURAL ENCAMPMENT
Secretary ThOs. Cooper Of the Better Farming Association
Tells Of the Aims and Objects Of the New Venture
and Gives interesting Information

rules and regulations prescribed by
state law. The encampment will be
under military regulations, in charge
of q regular commissioned officer. The
instruction will be in charge OF a corps
OF instructors from the M. d. A. c.,
and a physical director from the
Y. M. G. A.
Observation and Study.
The forenoon OF each day will be
given to study and class work. The
visitation and observation of exhibits
on the grounds, and to amusements.
Rules and Regulations.
AS this encampment is for serious
observation and study it will be or
ganized and controlled as such. Each
appointee must give full and prompt
obedience to the regulations. The
hours for study, for lectures, for meals
and for going to bed viii be fixed by
the men in control and enforced by
them. No boy should be selected, or
will be tolerated, who will not sub
NIT cheerfully to such rules.
Individual Responsibility.
While the greatest care will be ex-
ercised to keep the boys from hurtful
and undesirable experiences, each boy
must be held personally accountable
for his actions.
Notable Features.
At various times noted men will
address the encampment. There will
be talks by Governor Burke, DR..
Worst Thomas Cooper and others.
Several illustrated lectures will be
given, including the Evolution of the
Reaper and the Manufacture Of Steel
and Wire.
Personnel Of Instructors.
The Better Farming association will
be represented by O. ID. Center, Grand
Forks, director In charge of the en-
campment, assisted by W. II. Burns,
New Rockford, as vice director, and
J. ". Bopp, Fessenden; w. A. Peck,
Minot; "A. f. Borchert, Jamestown, and
Edwin Maryland, Valley City, as assist
ants.
The agricultural college will be rep
resented by Prof. Gordon w. Randlett
who will have charge Of the work for
the college and will be assisted by
Profs. j. H. Shepperd, l.. Van Els, Fl. i.
Bolley, Q. B. Waldron, w. B. Richards
and others.
Tentative Programme
Monday-Enltstment and registra-
ton.
Tuesday-Poultry, dairy products
silos.
Wednesday - Farm crops, grains,
fruits, lay out of farm.
Thursday - Livestock and animal
diseases.
Friday-Farm machinery and build
ings.
Cash Prizes for Reports.
At the close of the encampment
paarnhnrS Of fha cchnol uyiI1 ha p~acn,fro7
to report upon the fair and the agri-
cultural instruction that they have re-
Iceived. Fifty dollars, divided into
various cash prizes will be offered to
the several boys whose reports are
most acceptable.
Further reformation regarding the
encampment may be secured by writ
ing Thomas Cooper, secretary Better
iFaIming Association, Fargo, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-06

Sec. Thos. Cooper OF the Better
Farming association has issued q bull
letin giving the following interesting
information regarding the first annual
session OF the Better Farming associa-
tion boys agricultural encampment,
which viii occur at the state fair
grounds. Fargo. during the fair. July
~ to ~.
Aim.
To offer to a selected body OF young
men the means for systematic obser-
walton and study Of the agricultural,
educational and mechanical exhibits at
the state fair under the direction of
instructors from the North Dakota
Agricultural college. Through the
same agency to more fully inform and
interest the residents of their respec-
tive counties in the resources of North
Dakota, and in the achievements Of
her citizens as demonstrated by the
displays on exhibition.
Who May Attend.
The total enlistment of the encamp-
ment shall % exceed 100, Two boys
will be appointed from each of the for
ty-nine counties of the state. If one
or more counties shall fail in their
quota, such vacancies may be filed
from other counties.
How Members Are Chosen.
In all counties where the Better
Farming association is represented, a
committee, consisting Of the represen-
tative of the Better Farming associa-
ton, the county superintendent OF
schools, and the chairman of the board
of county commissioners will in 1912
appoint the delegates and in succeed
ing years will decide upon the char
acter of the test by which selections
are made. In all other counties the
county superintendent of schools, and
the chairman of the board of commits
sioners will have charge of this work.
These committees shall also select al
ternate delegates to the encampment
In case any member regularly selected
fails to qualify for attendance, his
regular appointed alternate may take
his place upon proper qualification.
Conditions Of Appointment.
Age limit-15 to 20 years.
Fee-A fee Of SIS will be required of
all boys who attend this encampment
to pay for their meals, lodging, en-
trance admission, tuition, etc. Fee may
be sent in at any time but must be
paid before registration closes.
Notice of Appointment.
AS soon as the delegates to en-
campment are appointed in any coun-
ty, notice of appointment and name
and address of appointee must be sent
to Thomas Cooper, secretary Better
Farming association, Fargo, N. d, who
will then issue to each appointee his
credentials, etc.
Equipment.
The state fair association will pro-
vide cots, blankets, sleeping quarters,
board and admission. Each boy should
bring towels, soap and other necessary
toilet articles.
Organization.
The organization Of this encamp-
ment shall at all times be under the
auspices and control of the Better
Farming association, subject to the