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The Washington times., 1912-07-30
FILTRATION OVER
TELEPHONE LEADS
TO AN ELOPEMENT
Hello" Girl, Now Mrs. Wal
ter G. Carl, Glad No
Restrictions Here.

As The Times announced several days
ago. Washington telephone operators
are not subjected to the rule recently
imposed upon the hello girls in Chicago
that absolutely no personal conversation
be carried on over the wires by the
operators.
Miss Isabel Ruth Huffman. I'll Thir-
teent. street southeast, is glad of 1t. 50
is Walter q. Carl. Of lila Eighth street
southeast. For It was a little telephone
Irritation, then another, then several
more that led to the wedding Of these
young folks at Rockville a day or two
ago.
There was something in the way Miss
Huffman said Hello" that attracted
Carl. And there was something in the
way Carl hesitated, and took as long
as he could to give his number that at
tracted Miss Huffman. And after this
mutual attraction had been strengthen
ed by several repetitions, meeting was
arranged.
Without saying anything about 1t,
even to Miss Huffman's mother, the
young couple rushed of to Rockville.
The girl Is Just nineteen. and Carl twen-
ty-two, and there was some trouble ex-
perienced in. getting license. But when
Miss Humans uncle, Edgar Thompson,
other difficulty, and theNromantic young
people hurried to the Rev. 8. r. White,
who performed the ceremony.
Now Miss Huffman. or rather Mrs.
Carl, doesn't care what sort of rule the
telephone company adopts SO far as she
be no restrictions placed on the remain
ing hello" girls, for she thinks others
may be able to find the right one" the
same way she did.
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
District Water Supply
\ Estimate Is $2O2, $50

Engineer Langfitt. who has charge OF
the District water supply, has submitted
estimates for the expenses of Washing
ton aqueduct and accessories, including
the filtration plant for the year 1914,
aggregating 500, ,150. The estimate has
been approved by General Bixby, chief
of engineers of the army.
One of the most expensive items Is
the purchase and installation of meters
in the Government buildings and 'reser-
vations In the district, which is listed
at $33, ,150. Colonel Langfitt believes this
will result in a more economical con-
sumption Of water
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
WILLOW TREE ALLEY
FOLKS USE STRONG
TALK IN PROTEST
Condemnation of Their
Homes Brings Objections
to Courts Notice.

.
Vigorous objections are set forth in q
suit filed In the District Supreme Court
against the confirmation of the verdict
of the condemnation jury, which as
sessed benefits amounting to s22, 1882, or
one-third of the damages awarded, in
the proceedings to convert Willow Tree
alley into an interior park"
Time for filing protests against the
Improvement expired today, and nearly
all the property owners concerned Joined
In the fight against the confirmation OF
the findings of the jury. Many affidavits
were filed In connection with the action.
The suit was filed through Attorneys
A. Leftwich Sinclair. Henry =. Davis,
Smith s. a HSsnin Befny Mnoara aamss Mokennsy z Sssoy
Fiannery, Brandenburg & Brandeu-
burg, G. Clinton James, Rudolph HI
Yeatman, Irving Williamson, Wolf q
, Cohen. Michael J. Colbert. and Levi
Citizens Protest.
Besides the objections in question,
Martin Wiegand submitted a protest
against the confirmation which was
adopted at a mass meeting OF citizens
of southwest Washington held in St.
Dominic's hall on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Wiegand was chairman Of the
present the remonstrance to the court
today. The petition is six pages long,
and strong language Is used.
Findings of the jury were reported
to the District Supreme Court on July
10 by Messrs. Joseph H. Crawford.
Ralph L. Calf, owen owen, A. A.
Chaplin and John L. Wilkins, and the
property owners were given twenty
days in which to file objections.
Verdict Unjust.
It is set forth in the petition filed to-
day that the verdict of the jury Is con-
trary to the evidence, and Is arbitrary.
unreasonable and unjust" and that
there is no evidence showing the legiti-
mate and proper costs Of the proceed
ines or anything in the record which
supports or sustains the items OF ex-
pense included in the findings.
The claim Is also made that Justice
dob Barnard, who presided at the trial,
committed errors Of law in his rulings
on instructions requested by the parties
fy the square in question on plans said
to be in the office of the District Com
missioners Is also alleged.
Complaint is further made that the
verdict was not In the first instance re-
turned to the court as required, 1t beins
claimed that II was submitted to the
corporation counsel, who held 1t two
weeks before presenting it to the court
Another objection Is based on the alle-
cation that the jury gave no notice to
the property owners regarding Its ses-
sions after 1t was organized.
In conclusion the bill claims that the
patition in the proceedings was signed
by only two District Commissioners, and
that 1t does not appear that they were
sitting rs board.
Justice Barnard will probably hear the
objections when he returns from his va.
cation.
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
Government Sues for
Land Near Alexandria

Suit in ejectment was filed yesterday
by the United States against the Marine
Railway and Coal Company in order to
settle controversy over 6o,9S4 square
feet Of ground adjacent to the city Of
Alexandria, Va, at what is known as
Battery Cave. 1t is said that the case
is made as a test to determine the
ownership of tract of about twenty
acres, now claimed by the Government.
Working on the claim that the United
States owns the land riverwise from the
high water mark of the Potomac, as
within the confines of the District, the
War Department in its river and harbor
improvements filled in the property in
controversy by dredging. The Marine
Railway and Coal Company owns the
adjacent land to high water mark.
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
Dies From Injuries.

Stephen Bush, of 1928 Duncan street
northeast, who was injured on May 2S
by a wagon turning over on him at the
ate OF the new City Postoffice, North
Capitol street and Massachusetts, ave-
Casualty Hospital. Bush was driving
q dirt cart, which overturned when
: the horses became unmanageable. He
was caught beneath the vehicle, re-
injuries.
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
ANOTHER ROMANCE
ENDS In USUAL WAY
Former Teacher Weds His Pretty
Pupil Like in Story
.. :. Books.

~ A romance begun three years ago
when the bridegroom was school,
master In Port Royal. Va, and the
bride pupil, eliminated in Washing
ton yesterday afternoon, when Charles
Henry Stone, a local mail carrier and
Miss Lula Hartwell Marshall, of Nor
cam, Va, were married.
Mr. Stone was in charge of the public
schools Of Port Royal for two sessions.
Miss Marshall was one of his prettiest
pupils. A friendship sprung up between
them, which resulted in their marriage
here yesterday.
They are spending their honeymoon
In Richmond at the home of Mr.. Stones 3
mother They return to the city August
j, when Mr.. Stone will resume his duties
as carrier for the postoffice.
The Washington times., 1912-07-30

about ninety miles from the frst stop.
From Washington they will attempt
to make the forty-two miles back TO
Baltimore on foot. In order to carry
out their itinerary II viii be necessary
day, They will carry a small camping
outfit with them. Meals will be bought
at farm houses.
The boys will leave Baltimore Sunday
morning, and expect to get home in q
week.
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
Baltimore Boy Scouts
Plan Walk to Capital

Washington Boy Scouts will be the
Baltimore scouts who expected to
tramp 20 Washington by way OF Har-
pers Ferry. Stanley Handel and julius
Max, carrying letter from Mayor
to Harpers Ferry, about seventy miles
The Washington times., 1912-07-30
Probe Mans Record.

Central offce Detective Warren is in
Norfolk, Va. today endeavoring to
learn something of the past history Of
Claude l.. Bowden, young colored map
who Is now in jail awaiting trial on
several charges OF housebreaking. Bow
den lived in Norfolk before coming TO
Washington, something less than year
ago,
The Washington times., 1912-07-30

sI7.so to Cleveland and Return.
Baltimore 4 Ohio 4, r. August 2 TO 4
The Washington times., 1912-07-30

83I.oo to Chicago and Return.
Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets sold
August J. 2, and 3, good returning to
%. See Ticket Agents.-Advt. -
The Washington times., 1912-07-30

The very latest creations of
this season. You have never had
a chance to buy such handsome
models as these at this price. Sc
lect yours early before the best
are gone.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
LAND OF OUR F0REFATHERS
~ the Cradle and Refuge Of
Free PrinclpIes.

For myself l can truly say that
after my native land l feel tender
ness and q reverence for that Of my
fathers. The pride take in my own
country makes me respect that from
which we are sprung. The sound Of
my native language beyond the sea
is a music to my ears beyond the rich
est strains of Tuscan softness or Cas-
titan majesty.
l am not-I need not say am not
the panegyrist Of England. l am not
dazzled by her riches nor awed by her
power. The scepter, the inter and
the coronet, stars, garters and rib
bons seem to me poor things for great
men to contend for.
But England is the cradle and the
refuge Of free principles, though often
persecuted; the school Of religious
liberty, the more precious for the
struggles through which it has passed;
she holds the tombs of those who have
reflected honor on all who speak the
English tongue; she is the birthplace
of our fathers. the home OF the Pill
grims; it is these which l love and
venerate in England.
should feel ashamed of an enthu-
siasm for Italy and Greece did 1 not
also feel it for a land like this. IN
an American it would seem to be de-
generate and ungrateful to hang wit,
passion upon the traces Of Homer and
Virgil and follow without emotion the
nearer and palmer footsteps Of
Shakespeare and Milton. I should
think him cold in love for his native
land who felt no melting in his heart
for that other native country which
holds the ashes Of his forsfathers--
Edward Everett.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
HE RAN AFoUL soFpTHE LAW
New Yorker Who Pursued Burglar
Had to Spend Night In
Cell.

This 10 funny little town of ours
the Cincinnati Times-Star's New York
correspondent writes. Things happen
here that couldn't possibly happen
anywhere else. The other night. fol-
example, a man whose name may be
set down as Jim Smith was awakened
by q tinkling noise In the front room
Mr.. Smith rose, pulled on the conven
tional pants, took his six-shooter and
went stalking a burglar. He found
that individual packing up the silver
Throw up your hands!" said Mr.
Smith.
A frightened gasp was the reply
Tho burglar shut of his pocket cleo
trio lamp and leaped on the IRE e.
cape. ~. So did Mr.. Smith. The pair
reached the street safely and tore
down that thoroughfare. On the way
the burglar presumably threw away
his electric lamp and whatever other
tools OF his trade he possessed. When
the running pair came In sight Of
one of Mr.. Waldo's policemen on peg
post it was the burglar who clasped
the astonished officer about the
knees. Help" said the burglar, i'm.
pressively, "a nutty guys chasin'
me-"
There was no help for it. The of.
ficer took the burglar and Mr.. Smith
to the station house. There the
burglar was searched, but nothing in.
eliminating was found. Early the
next morning lawyer appeared for
the burglar, and when he was ar
raigned in court he was discharged
because Smiths identification was
necessarily imperfect. Smith was
sure of his man-but the lawyer
rather shook his certainty. In the
meantime no lawyer appeared for
Smith. He spent the night in the
cell. Oh, sure, he was placed under
arrest for carrying a revolver with.
out a license. The magistrate bound
him over on $1,000 to appear before
the grand jury.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Heavy Coal Produooro.


Tho concentration Of the anthracite
industry Of Pennsylvania into strong
and relatively few units II shown by
the fact that In 1911 nearly u pr
cent. Of tho mines were producers of
moro than 1000 tons each and that
all but 3 per cent. Of the total produc-
ton was from this gdoup. Of mines.
According to the geological survey
the anthracite mines exclusively in the
FIRST class-those producing over 2OO,-
900 tons each-yielded s7.2 per cent.
of the total output, and the 1853 mines
included In this class had an average
production of 444,697 tons each. In
1910 there were 157 anthracite mines
in the 2O0.000-ton class and their av-
erage production was 419,035 tons
each: In 1909 40 mines had an aver
age production Of 3Se,6SS tons each.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21

Tommy-Say, pop, what Is home
made angel food?
Pop-Second cousin to paris green,
carbolic acid and green apples.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Tho HohenzoIlorn0,

The house of Hohenzollern, OF
which Is the present emperor of Ger
many. had it's origin in Thassilo, who
built the castle of Hohenzollern about
the year 800. In 1417 Frederick CT
Nuremberg, his descendant was made
Elector of Brandenburg. The Prince
of Hohenzollsrn abdicated In favor
of the King Of Prussia In 1S4S
Charles, son Of Charles Anthony, was
elected Prince Of Roumania in 1866
His brother. Leopold, was nominated
fpr tho throne of Spain in 1870, but
withdrew on account Of the excite
mont Of the time, brought on by the
hanoo-prussian difficulty.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21

Periodical Orlnker,
A doctors patient In Excelsior
Springs the other day was answering
the usual list Of queries, prior to en-.
tering upon q course Of treatment.
Are you a steady or a periodical
drinker?' asked the physician.
Periodical" was the reply.
"How long between periods?"
The poor fellow studied moment,
that he might answer correctly, and
replied:
About twenty minutes" kansas
City Star.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Gossip.

"Some folks were highly excited
whom they heard the Other day that
young Charley Softed was caught kiss
Ing another mans wife,"
"Good gracious! Who was the crea-
ture?" E
Don't get excited. II was his
mother" t#s#
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Ab.,one Msat In Demand.

Dried and smoked abalone meat.
most of which is cured In southern
California fishing ports, is purchased
b Oriental importers at fancy prices,
Occasionally it sells for 5000 . ton.
In some instances divers are employed
70 procure the mollusks, and it Is not
uncommon for an experienced man to
bring to the surface two tons of meat
and shells in day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
one on the SURGEON.

when I die" remarked Cholly. r
think I'll leave my brain to some
prominent surgeon
Don't do It." advised Algy. these
practical Jokes are bad form: very bad
form. old top"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Never Again for Him.

II bought the house I'm living In for
about q fifth of its actual value, be-
cause 1t was supposed to be haunted;
but I wouldn't give 10 cents for an
other haunted house, If knew 1t to
be worth 100000
you haven't found q ghost, have
your"
Certainly not. My wife refuses to
stay in the place at night unless I'm
there, though"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Low Grade Of knowledge.

Low Grade Of knowledge.
did young Charlie Goldie call on
you last night?"
yes, he calls almost every nigh"
"That sounds serious. What sort of
young man is he-pretty Intelligent?
Intelligent! Why, say, he doesn't
know enough 10 embrace IN oppor-
tunity."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Welcome Arrival,

Il don't think we had better lose
any time about calling on our new
neighbors," said Mrs. Maintenance.
"Why7" inquired her husband.
II have watched them unload the
moving van and they have lot Of
things We will want to borrow"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Most Unusual Case.
used to know a public man
You may not think it true,
But when he for an office ran
The wires he pulled were fes5
Left 4 Few.

II suppose" said the disgruntled
young man when the producing man
ager handed back his play, that you
have stolen all my bright IDEAS"
"Oh, not all of them" the manager
sravely replied. II dont want to get
70 many bright ideas - to be consid-
cred supernatural"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
Life In 4 LARGE City.

Lie ~ 4 Large City.
Don't you carry a revolver or q
Jimmy to protect YOURSELF" asked
Bill the Burglar.
"No," replied his pal. II 60 entirely
unarmed."
But suppose some rude person in
terferes with you when you are at
work."
II always have my police whistle
with me-"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-11-21
A HoIdup.

''Why did you give that servant sueA
fine letter Of recommendation"
asked one woman.
II was willing to do anything" ~
Piled the other, TO get her 70 80
away peaceably."
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-07-11
ALMOST FRANTIC WITH
ITCHING ECZEMA

Eight years ago got eczema all
over my hands. Ny fingers fairly bled
and 1t itched until 1t almost drove me
frantic. The eruption began with
itching under the skin. It spread fast
from between the fingers around the
nails and all over the whole hands. !
got pair Of rubber gloves in order to
wash dishes. Then it spread all over
the left side Of my chest. A fine doc
tor treated the trouble two weeks, but
did me no good. cried night and
day. Then I decided to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment but without much
hope as I had gone SO long. There
was a marked change the second day,
and SO on until was entirely cured.
The Cuticura Soap we have always
kept in our home, and we decided
after that lesson that 1t is cheap
soap in price and the very best in
quality. My husband will use no other
soap in his shaving mug" (signed)
Mrs. G. A. selby. Redonda Beach.
CAL, Jan. Is, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug.
gists and dealers everywhere, sam.
pie Of each, with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. L, Boston.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-07-11

Faith" he told himself, I'm think
ing 'twould be wiser for me to take
to me heels and run before -
He was spared the ignominious ne
cessity of flight. In two breaths they
showed two very different pictures.
Now they stood alone on the dead
white deck, alone with the night, the
sea, the stars, the silence and the
moonlight: O'Rourke a bit dismayed
and wary, but as curious as any man
in such case; the woman apparent
ly yielding to sudden fascination for
him, swaying a little toward him as
ii inviting the refuge of his arms
And now she started away,
clutching at her heart, with a little
choking cry of alarm; while beneath
them the vessel was still quivering
with harsh yet deadened detonation
like an explosion. together with o
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-07-11

pardon me for suggesting that ye
have made a mistake, madam"
"A mistaken" she echoed; and then,
thoughtfully: mo. shouldn't call it
that"
Letting him go, mean. Neither
of us, l believe, could we'll identify
him. When We report this outrage to
the captain, whom will ye accuse?"
II shall accuse no one" she said
quietly, "for | shan't report the af-
fair"
"Ye will not" he cried, astounded.
Indeed, am quite sincere: shall
do nothing whatever about it. 1t is,
moreover, a favor which | shall ask
of you, to say nothing of the matter
to anyone"
O'Rourke hesitated, unwilling to be-
lieve that he had heard Alright.
Believe me-" she was saying earn
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-07-11

an army Webley of respect-compelling
caliber.
Simultaneously, he heard her voice,
clear and incisive If low of tone:
Drop that knife!"
The kris shivered upon the deck.
FAITH" murmured the Irishman,
land what manner of woman is this,
now?" ...O
The lascar stood as rigid as though
carven out of stone, long, gaunt legs
shining softly brown beneath his cool,
dazzling white cummerbund the up
per half of his body lost in the shadow
Of the deck, a gray blur standing for
his turban.
O'Rourke stepped forward, with a
quick movement kicking the kris over
board, and would have seized the fell
low but that the woman interviewed.
She said decisively: IF you please
no."
Bewildered, O'Rourke hesitated. II
beg your pardon" he said in con-
fusion.
She did not reply directly; her at
tention was all for the lascar, whom
her revolver still covered. To him.
Go" she said sharply, with signiti-
cant motion of the weapon.
The lascar stepped back, with sin
gle wriggle losing himself in the dense
shadows.
O'Rourke fairly gasped amazement
at the woman, who, on her part, re-
treated slowly until her back touched
the railing. She remained very quiet
and thoroughly mistress of herself be-
traying agitation only by slightly
quickened breathing and cold pallor.
Her eyes racked the deck on either
hand: it was plain that she had no
faith in the lascar, perhaps apprehend-
ed his return; yet her splendid con-
troll of her nerves evoked the Irish
man open admiration.
FAITH" he cried, breaking the
tense silence, "'tis yourself shames
me, madam, with the courage of ye!"
She flashed him a glance, and
laughed slightly. "Thank you," she
returned. I'm sure | don't know
where should be now but for you"
"'Twas nothing at all. But yen
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-07-11
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col Terence ORourke, military free
lance and something, of a gambler, in his
hote heanng on the balcony ne sees
elevator and passes from sight. AT the
gaming table O'Rourke notices two men
watching him. One is the Hon. BERTHE
Des Trebes, duelist. The viscount tells
him the French government has directed
him to ORourke as a man who would
undertake a secret mission. AT his apart
meat. o'Rourse. who had agreed to UNI
dertake the mission. finds mysterious
letter. The viscount arrives, hands
sealed package to O'Rourke, who is not
under doorway curtain. The Irishman
finds the owner Of the mysterious feet to
reconcied, and opening the letter he finds
that Rangoon law firm offers him
100 300 pounds for a jewel known as the
ING friend but now In. keeping Of one
named Chambret in Algeria. O'Rourke
worsts the nobleman in duel. The wife
to soon return with the reward. He dis
covers both Glynn and the viscount, on
board the ship. As he finds Chambret
there, i.. an attack BY bandits ana ms ms
left the Pool of Flame with the goverSSr
general, who at sight Of a signet ring
given the colonel will deliver over the
Jewel. Arriving at Algeria the Irishman
finds the governor general away: Des
'Trebes makes a mysterious APPOINTMENT;
and tells O'Rourke that he has gained
possession of the Jewel by stealing it. In
4 duel O'Rourke masters the viscount.
secures possession of the Pool Of Flame
and starts by ship for Rangoon. He finds
steal ste Ia The Jewell It is finally secured BY
the captain and o'Rourke escapes to
land. With the aid of one Danny and
his sweetheart, O'Rourke RECEIVERS the
Pool of Flame. On board ship once more.
bound for Rangoon, mysterious lady