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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

"Let her CO., aSSented Rodney, with
ready slang. and they then started off for
Smiths dock.
A walk of few minutes brought the
three boys to their destination. and the
two witnesses stationed themeelves on the
string piece at the outer end, while Ned.
after carefully measuring with his eye
the distance frem the pile Of logs to the
edge Of the crib dock, climbed to the top.
He walked carefully over his pathway,
testing it to see that it was undisturbed,
and then hailed his waiting companions.
''All ready down there?'
Yes: "All right came up from be-
low, and Ned retired to the further end OF
swinging his arms two or three times.
he leaped into the air. in a graceful curve
cleared the edge of the pier. and. with
both arms extended well over his head,
took the water like an arrow.
The instant he felt the GOODNESS OF the
water. out went his legs and arms to
stop his downward rush. few strokes
and he emerged on the surface. and amid
thunders of applause from Bobby Spencer
and a rather perfunctory handicap from
Rodney. swan quickly to and clambered
upon the dock.
Polly. who. strangely enough, had come
around the DOCK IN boat just in time to
see him jump, called heartily. THAT was
q great dive, Ned. l guess were square
now
Don't you think we are something more
than square?" replied Ned, ignoring Pol
ly's attempt at being friendly.
Polly's resentment rose like flash. and
he walked over to Ned and said: "Fll
show you right now that you can't and
never. could stunt me. But If l am hurt,
remember it's your fault and not mine.
nearly rolled off those loose logs at the
top the last time jumped and Polly be-
gan to pull of his few garments.
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"crutches. Dr. Watt said / might have
to use them for while. you know.
"Crutches, nothing responded Ned
savagely. relapsing into slang under the
measure. There is something heavy in
both boxes. I guess it must be an electric
fan. You know in those hot nights how
Won needed one Perhaps they sent for
It,"
eff YOU will only hurry, We'll soon find
out" urged Polly. l am almost dying
with curiosity"
Take 1t easy. pardner I'm almost
ready with the long one. There. off she
comes. Whatever It is, it is all wrapped
I'D in paper. I'll move 1t over and you
can unpack it yourself now, while L open
the other one.
He attacked the other box with seeming
fury. under cover of which he slyly
watched Polly as he carefully laid back
the paper coverings and az length lifted
out the flannel case containing, Ned well
knew what
why. Ned" exclaimed Polly, little
anxiouslv. come here. This can't be for
me- think it's gun: 1t feels like it,
.What?' responded his innocent
companion. Let me heft it, Why. it is,
Polly, sure as you are born!
1T can't be for me " said Polly. II pre-
sumo there are plenty Of P. Browns in
this world
Lets have a look at It. anyway. cried
Ned. I'VE can have that satisfaction
Slide off the case, Polly"
Off 1t came and disclosed beautiful
double barreled breech-loading shotgun
with pistol grip and safety-guard. all sill
ver-mounted and inscribed on the side OF
the lock in letter and device inlaid witr
gold:
Polly Brown, from Ned Saunders.
Aug. 4, 1906.
Ned" cried Polly, what does this
neans?"
ut means. Polly, that had new gun
with my old one yet, SO had the new
one marked for you
given me, and just couldn't bear to part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

The International Union for Solar Re
search will meet at Bonn, beginning
August I. 1913.
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over the whole story, and at its conclu-
sion sat with averted face waiting the
burst of anger which, from his knowledge
OF his friends character, he felt he had
every reason to expect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

Capt Road Amundsen. who lectured
before the Scottish Geographical Society
November 81. was given the Livingstone
gold medal of the society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

There was his friend. pronped up on his
pillows, with an eager smile of welcome
on his pale face.
Hello, Ned. I'm mighty glad they let
you up I've been awfully lonely said
Polly. "Sit down.
Ned took the chair which the nurse
placed for him at the bedside
"How is your back now Polly? Does
it pain you much?" he asked.
mot half so much as it did when old
Farmer Haskins got through with us the
day he caught us riding his old mare.
Do you remember"
do IT, replied Ned, put at his ease
at once by this assurance Of Polly's in
terest in earthly affairs, II should say 1
did,
Polly said Ned. after an interval of
silence. have you ever done anything so
| mean and sneaky that you were ashamed
to tell Of it?''
mo, l never have" answered Polly.
I'm nightly ashamed of some things
| them. Have you, Ned?"
Yes" said Ned. II have. once
when was that? or don't you want to
tell?''
| with a side glance at the nurse who sat
reading by the window-"when you get
| WELL" stammered Ned.
"Oh. III run away if you boys have Sc
crets to talk about, laughed the nurse
jumping up; ''only don't get too inter-
ested. because Master Saunders will have
| to go in half an hour" and she retired
Il want to tell you this thing. Polly"
said Ned, when they We're alone, because
well, because I've been waiting to tell
you; because-well, because 1 want you
! to know"
This was certainly rambling preamble
but Ned did not know just how to start
| the confession he was about to make
ssEIa Dpen since I've been sick Sked
Polly.
MOO. not since; in fact, Polly, it was
| just before. 1t was something I did to
you. Oh. Polly! I'm so sorry did it. It's
didn't mean It! l really didn't: and l
I tried to stop you. Polly. but you would do
it. l want to tell you all about it and l
will, so lsten," and Ned doggedly went
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The next morning just as the first rays
of the sun began to tighten the SKY, the
back door Of the Saunders house was
steaithtly opened and Ned emerged. Hast
fly proceeding along the deserted streets.
he soon reached Smiths dock. With him
he took some twenty-five thin wooden
WEDGES made OF old shingles which he had
found in the woodshed the day before
Hastily climbing on the pile Of logs from
which Polly Jumped. he inserted the
wedges under the logs in such way that
a firm path was made to the very edge
of the pile-if you knew just where it
was.
Now, there was more than ordinary
reason for Ned's taking all these pre-
Po,ly's dare" but to give good measure
and dive instead Of jump. But Of this
he said nothing to his friends. Two hours
later Ned answered the bell which sum-
noned him to breakfast.
Breakfast over he st~olled out Of doors
He was too absorbed to MAY a game of
tennis with his sister and her friend. who
was their guest.
So after a stroll about the grounds he
wandered out to the street. and had bare
" mounted to his familiar seat on the
eatenost WREN he spied little Spencer and
Redpev Foster coming down the street
together.
without a moments hesitation Ned
walked over to trem.
Rodney" he said abruptly. you are a
yes Stree" responded Rodney.
"Well. you're the fellow I want con-
be witness If do 't?''
"When?'' asked Redney. sarcastically.
Right now" replied Ned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

DIR. J. Paul tioode associate professor
,e geography In the University OF Chi
cago, has about completed series OF
wall maps for colleges and universities
an attempt to produce i'm America maps
OF high quality as those of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-01

According to the accounting Of the ex-
ecutors of the estate OF George Crocker.
the Columbia University receives s1.5J8,-
635 for the Croker cancer research fund.
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Literary Theft.

copyrighted. 191o-l
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01

war is on TO the hilt between Brod beck
and Bernstrom and between Ward and
Whittier and the friends OF all four have
taken sides until the scrap is general
The management is certain that the track
will see no loafng. II is said the fight
is too far gone for that and the manage
mcnt predicts wide open motors will be
the rule from the scratch tonight until
the tape flies by at the finish OF every
event.
Neither Ward nor Whittier Will talk
about the probable outcome of their match
race tonight. They take il out In looking
black whenever the others name Is men
toned They win ride their race In three
heats. the first heat to be of four miles
the second five miles and the third six
miles.
The management has put Bernstrom
Brodbeck and Mcneil into a five mile
go. Rernstrom and Brodbeck have done a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
CLARKE AVID GOULLET
CLASH FRIDAY NIGHT
Both Men Are in Good Con-
dition and Each Is
Confident.

The calling OF Of the cycle races Tues
day night has given Alfred GoulIet a
chance TO get into the best OF condition
for his special match race with Jackie
Clarke at the Salt Palace saucer tomor-
row evening Goullet lost most OF the
skin from his right side when he fell af-
ter colliding with Clarke last Sunday
night.
'Clarke is riding we'll at the present
time and Will have to be at my best TO
beat him Friday evening" said Goullet
last night. But ] am confident Of VIC
tory. One thing is certain. II anybody
starts any rough riding l will defend my
self by getting rougher."
has stirred up much excitement among
the riders themselves and few bets have
been made which indicate that Root and
Lawson are the favorites. Hehir and Wal
ker also have plenty of support while
many of the experts are picking Fogler
and Hill to win the race. The contest
will be run in one heat at one milo.
Lawson is out to win the mile open
from all OF the other professionals. He
figures that the match race will tire
Clarke and Goullet and that he will be
able to grab the honors with his famous
sprint Hehir and Root are also after the
victory in this event and some pretty bat
ting should result.
Clarke and Goullet will not take part
In the Australian pursuit race because
Of their match race. All OF the other
professionals however will be in this
contest. which will be run In two heats
and a final
good sport. The youngsters will clash In
a three-quarter mile handicap and a two
mile lap handicap and there will be a
band concert during the races.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
American association

A, Lou,HyIlle: FIrs, samo- r. H. E,
Kansas City % 0 0 %
Louisville % : o o / o IA 10 2
Battcrler-SchlItzer and Connor: Toney and
schlel. Ump!rcs-Hnndiboc and Irwin.
Second game X n Il:
Kansas CITY 30 o o l o o-l 8
! Iouslyille . .. o o 0 o o IS o
Rst,crles-GalIis and oconuor Laudcrmilk
Nosklmon aud Pierce and schie! tmpires-Hau-
diboe and irwin.
Al Indianapolis: First gome- r. II. f.
81, Paul % O Q Is II 3
linda innpolis 2 o o o 2-7 is 3
BstterIes-isroy and Marshall; Hixon. hnbetel-
der and Clarke Umpircs-BIerhatcr and Con-
molly
Second game r. H. E
ST Paul ..............,2 o 81 10
Indianapolis .. ........ l %
(CnlIcd end seventh dnrkaess)
BattcrIee-Rclger and Murray; Morn. Taylor and
Clark Umplrcs-Bicrhaltor and Connolly
Al Toledo First game R H +.
Minneapolis o.. o-3
Toledo .. .....,.o 90
Battcries-Olmrted and Owens: Mitchell. Krause
and CorIsoh. Umpires-chIll and Anderson
Second game r. H. e
Minneapolis .. %
Toledo o.. ...,.., o ~
Bn,teries-Leibhart and Owens; George and
Land rmp!res-Chill and Anderson.
AZ Columbus r. Fl. E.
NNvauloo 90 o-2
columbus ... o o I 0 -
Rattcriea-SlnpnlckA and Hughes: Packard and
Murphy. Umpires-Hnyes and Ferguson
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01

With about as much friendiness appar-
ent among them as one would find be-
tween couple of strange bobcats, a
round half dozen OF the riders at Wan
damere's motordrome are awaiting The
crack of the starters gun tonight to send
them off in a series of races that prob
ably VIII sive the crowds present some
thing To think about In the speed line
for the rest of the week.
II the angered men will conilne their
work TO sending their motors after each
other at forty second to- the mile clip
the management of the track viii be
greatly gratficd.
Promoters "f the race meet say that IL
the threats and smolderinS wrath that
have been rite all around the rnotordrome
since last Thursday go for anything. AS
sistant Manager Hopper will have no
such luck. These promoters aver that
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
GUNBOAT SMITH
WINS EASY VICTORY
BY International News servie.

BY International News Servie
NEW YORK, July 3l.-Gunboat Smith
cleared the decks for action tonight and
toppled Andy Norris in two rounds at
the st. Nicholas Athletic club. Smith
shot right and left TO the jaw as they
came out Of a cinch In the second round
Morris crumpled up and went to the floor
His head hit the boards with sickening
whack but he got up before the count
had been tolled off. He covered up and
took fearful beating In a corner before
the sailor finally hit him on the Jaw for
the iinisher
Mouls was lifted clean off the floor
and fell on his hands and knees, The
referee decided that it was time TO drop
the curtain and Smith hoped over the
top rope without even having his hair
mussed.
Tommy Coleman, colored lad, beat
Hook Jones in a ten round bout that was
chock full Of vim.
In the semi wlndup Young Wagner and
Willie Jones toed the mark. II was
stiff tilt all the way and Jones had
Wagner In bad when the end came,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
BISHOPS TO MAKE MERRY.
Interesting Programme Has Been Ar
ranged for Canyon outing.
Special 10 The Tribune

SDeCIAI 10 ] ne 7 ITlDUUt
OGDEN. July 5l.-A game OF nuoits IN
which the ten bishops of the stake Will
participate 4 game Of Danish ball by
twenty counselors. and polo ball by the
members Of the presidency. are some OF
the athletic contests announced for the
annual outing Of the Ogden stake. TO he
held al the Hermitage grounds In ogden
canyon tomorrow There is also long
list of contests for individuals. substan-
tial prizes betng offered in all events.
TWO thousand people are expected 10
attend the big picnic. The primary board
will no I'm charge of dance for the chill
dren between tho hours Of 4.S0 and p.
M This Will be followed by the picnic
Tor the adults will then continue until
i0:30 o'clock In the evening. The mu-
slcaI and literary programme is sched-
uled for 2:30 q. m.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
MAY Be Poor Prophet.

In many speeches he has predicted that
the Atlantic and the Pacific would be
Joined al Panama in 1913 and AT one time
the president believed he would be able
to steam through the canal on the old
battleship oregon when the formal open
ing was celebrated. during his present
term In the White house. When he broke
ground at San Francisco last October for
the Panama-P Pacific exposition, he prac-
tica.ly promised the people of the coast
to have the canal ready next year. spoke
of the Oregon as the ship that should
first cleave It's water and made 1t clear
that he would like to be on her bridge
when the trip began,
So far the president has refused TO
write a special message TO congress on
the subject OF the canal He told visitors
recently that he did not believe 1t neces-
sary for him further advise congress OF
his position.
Within the last few days, however
members OF the house have notified him
they would oppose any legislation in re.
gard 30 Panama that did not settle all
the matters Involved.
Secretary Stimson has taken Issue with
the congressman, but the president has
not made known his attitude. 1t was
said tonight that ne might send In spe-
clal message.
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4. Army Orders.

|EGTON, July 3l-The following
Ya detailed to enter the second
j AZ the mounted service school,
v and will proceed at the proper
bat post and report September
commanding officer thereof for
prdingly.
|autenant Ben Lear Jr.. Fifteenth
First Lieutenant Charles /,
Relfth cavalry; First Lieutenant
3. Merchant. Thirteenth cavalry:
deutenant John G. Quekmeyer,
nlry: Second Lieutenant Hayden
1ors Third cavalry.
% absence for two months and
lays is granted First Lieutenant
I. Love, medical reserve corps, to
ct upon his arrival at his home.
4To OF absence granted First
% Frederick w. Boschen, Six
!znntry, iE extended one month.
amt Colonel William II. Craig
u OF engineers, Will proceed to
% Island and report not later
kQst 8 TO the commanding gen.
trrn division, for assignment to
|1iEnation OF Second Lieutenant
~. CcHs LleIlttenlD 1NLanlIN. Ol
'Iesion az an officer OF the army
' accepted TO take effect Sep
Henry P. kingsbury. cavalry,
- Tor service and TO fill a va
me Inspector generals depart
+oly 20. relating TO Second Lieu
.3yuen w, Wagner, Third cavalry,
NE OF Lieutenant Colonel Harry
~: Elith cavalry. is placed on the
:L1cled officers and the name OF
~ Colonel William ID. Beach.
<kau. is removed therefrom, the
.'ceF having become entitled TO
zpg Colonel Harry c. Benson,
detailed az n member Of the
lf corps. 10 take effect july
-leutenant Colonel William n.
2sral staff. who is relieved from
tnht corps. to take effect july
v'ns become entitled to promo
znt Colonel Benson will proceed
'st available transport To Ma
ne OF First Lieutenant Kerr T
-<.sry; Is removed from the list
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
PARENTS REBUKED
BY JUDGE REEDER
Placing of Daughter on Stand
in Family Row Case
Is Cause.
Special to The Tribune.

Special To The Tribune.
OGDEN. July 3I-The domestic trou-
bles OF Mr.. and Mrs. p. n. Nye, as re-
viewed In the police court this morning.
took an unusual turn when Judge w. H.
Reeder found ample grounds for critics.
ing both the father and mother for
bringing their seven-year- old daughter
into the case as a witness. The sight
OF the little girl on the witness stand,
ndeavoring in her childish way To sub
stantate tho story of the mother re-
garding an alleged attack by the hus-
band and father, aroused the indignation
OF the judge
During his stern rebuke both the IA
Their and mother shed tears and were
plainly affected when he announced that
he would give them an opportunity to
adjust their differences between them
selves. by taking the case under advise
ment Mrs. Nye had caused the arrest
OF her husband on the grounds that he
had come home drunk and beaten her
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Reinstatement Again Asked

Special 10 Tho Tribune.
OGDEN. July sI.-At todayB meeting OF the
city commissioners the board was again re"
Questcd by number OF prominent business men
to relnslate former Special OdiCer William
Rsast the dcposed speed COP" IL repre-
scented by those who called upon the commiu-
sioners that. while the regular pstromen might
look after the autoists and motorcycl!sts In tho
businesn dintrict. the residence districts were
being continually mcnaccd by speedors. No ac-
uon wac taken.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
NET GAIN is SLIGHT,
Little Increase Apparent In School Popu-
laton OF Weber County.
Special to The Tribune.

OGDEN, July 3l,-A report on the
school census for seven OF the school dis
tricts In Weber county outside OF ogden
city shows a net gain OF thirty for the
year 1912. or the seven districts heard
from FIVE show combined increase In
school population Of nfty-siS, while two
Of the number decreased twenty-six.
making the net gain OF thirty
The total population OF Farr West.
HarrisvilIe. Kanesville, Pleasant View,
Marriott. Statewide and Huntsville dis
tricts for 1912 is 1887, as compared to
1907 for 1911 Statewide and Huntsville
were the only two to show a decrease In
population, l.. II. Froerer, clerk OF the
county board OF education, states that
from partial reports on other districts a
substantial increase will be shown when
the census Is complete.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Resignation Explained,


specIa! 10 The TfIbupe.
OGDEN July SL-Thc resignation Of former
Chief OF Police T. E.. Browning city food
inspector has been explained by the announce
men, that he is spend OF his
time III southern Utah looking after land inter
esis 10 which no and several other Ogden peo-
pie interested. In addition the iormer
police official. those who large tracts OF
dry farm land in Iron county are Tom Carr.
Or. l.. NJ. Conroy and James Fepdor. Mr
Browning has just returned from trip TO Iron
county and is pleased with the prospects
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Hav fever and asthma make Aug

Hay fever and asthma make August
a month Of intense suffering to many
people. Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound gives prompt ease and relief,
and is soothing and healing TO the in
famed membranes. VIM, NJ. Merethew,
\. Searsport, Me. saws: GA few doses
of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
asthma and less than bottle caused a
complete cure Refuse substitutes
Scbramm-J j ohnson, Drugs,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Warrants Ordered Drawn.
Special 10 The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
CoDES. July 3i.-cn the accommodation Z"
CITY Attorney Valentine Gideon. tho ctty COM
mIssiorerB this morning orecrei TIE issuance
OF a warrant in favor or Mrs Jsnns1 ShaW IN
the sum of SJSs5. together With sss FOR costs ~
suit, These amounts are In accordance with
Judgment returned b. the district court ~hen
she city brought suit 20 condemn certain prop
erty needed Tor tho opening Of Sixteenth street
4 warrant for $500 In favor OF the Carnegie
library vas aBo ordered drawn following re-
ausst for the ny J. r. Carver, president
Of tho library board.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Many Going to Canada.

Special TO The Tribune
OGDEN. July Sl-According Depot Master
John Shields. there Will be least enough
curson!sts from Salt Lake. Ogden aud other
Utah points to 6ll four when tho annual
excursion train tc Alberta, CANADA, leaves this
city on August T. For the most part the ex-
curS'on!BtS viii be Mormons. who desire to
locate on farms in the north country who
win visit the colonsts already located there.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Damage Suit Filed.

-psciui 10 The Tribune
OGDEN. July 3i-By complaint hled IA the
d,strict court today JoHoph Barker brings suit
npaInnt Nephi fiesop and others for recovery
on 5000 alleged 10 be due him tor damages to
herd OF regiSteTsd jersey and other
DAIRY COWS. He represents tlht on July rs OF
this res- Mr. Nelson and the other defendants
unlavfuily took possession OF the herd OF eirty"
three cows and kept them Tor twenty-four hours
withou, supplying them With food water
The damage resulting, according TO the ovnere,
MIA Mt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01
Ogden Is Favored.
Special to The Tribune

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN, July 3l-hccordIns lnforma tlon
which has bocn from jhe weather bu-
at Washington. ID, C.. Ogden hos been
placed upon tho l!sr Of cites where fruil (orc-
cast stations TO bo located by the govern
mont. Stations also Will be located In Brigham
City, Tfcmouton and Elberto. The object Of
this forecast syStem Us TO the fruitgrowcrs
OF impending frost during the months OF March.
April and May
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-01

Frank Moyle, city plumbing Inspector
YESTERDAY completed his report for the
month OF July, showing receipts Of S296
and expenditures OF s2I5. A total OF
ing the month. This was the first month.
according to Inspector Moyle, that his
office has ever since its inception showed
a greater income than expense,