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The Washington times., 1912-10-30
NEWS OF SUICIDE .
Of FORMER BELLE
SHOCKS CAPITAL
Society Leader of Years
Gone BY Ends Her
Life BY Gas.

washington today was shocked TO
hear that Miss Mary Fontaine Free
land. belle Of the Capital in tho late
seventies. related to a number Of we'll
known families here. including the
Fontaines and the Maurys, ended her
life by asphyxiation In New York yes
terday. Melancholia resulting from III
health was the cause OF her act.
Miss Freeland was ffty-seven years
old, was a great-granddaughter Of Pat
rick Henry. and a niece OF the late Ad.
miral Matthew F. Maury. Of the Con-
federate navy. Her family was at one
time one OF the wealthiest In Mississippi,
and was related to the Randolphs and
Dandridges. II Is said, as well rs to the
Fontaines and the Maurys. William A.
Maury. OF 17S7 Massachusetts avenue,
and Mrs. E. v. Birmingham. of 1923
Oregon avenue northwest. did not know
OF any relationship existing between
them and Miss Freeland, this morning,
however.
Miss Freeland lived in New York at
So West Fifty-fifth street, and had been
a patient In q sanitarium at South Nor
walk, Conn, for the last four months.
She had lived at the Anthony. on
Catherine street. Newport. for several
summers until 1912, and she spent her
winters IN Glass, Miss. She committed
suicide because Of dependency.
In one Of the trunks OF her room was
found a torn will and codicil, In which
she bequeathed 200 acres Of land at
River Lea. Miss, to her uncle. Capt.
James Perkins: 200 acres to an employe
on the estate, ]. w. Mason: 200 more to
the daughter Of a Brooklyn musician.
Isl. -
others.
She left an engagement ring to Mrs.
william p. Draper OF New York and
Bar Harbor She was engaged to a
New Yorker who died on the eve OF the
wedding. and Miss Freeland never for
got his memory.
The Washington times., 1912-10-30
One-Legged Pedler Dies
In Emergency Hospital

Taken suddenly Ill while in a cell at
the First precinct police station,
Charles p. Donovan. a one-legged ped
Ter. was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital where he died a few hours later.
Coroner Nevitt Is conducting an inves-
tigatlon to determine the exact cause
of death.
street about o'clock last evening on
q charge OF intoxication. Later he was
found III In his cell and was removed
to the hospital.
Donovan, who was forty-two years
old lived at l4l0 street southeast. He
had been a familiar figure about the
city for years.
The Washington times., 1912-10-30
OF SUNDAY
SCHOOLS INDICATES
GROWING INTEREST
Number of Intelligent and
Able-bodied Men and Wo-
men Joining Classes.

The report Of w. w. MILAN. presi-
dent OF the District Of Columbia Sun-
day School Association. now in session
at the First Congregational Church,
contains q number Of interesting para
graphs and figures.
"The quiet which has prevailed In the
affairs of the Sunday School Association
OF the District OF Columbia during the
year now closing Is not indicative OF
either stagnation or lack Of interest In
the work OF tho Bible school, but rather
Of smoothly running machinery geared
to high speed and operated up to its full
capacity" states the report.
The most striking feature of the
work In the local field, one which Is APP
conditions, is the ever Increasing num-
ber OF able and intelligent men and
women OF high standing who are enroll
Ing In the adult classes. Verify the Sum
Ssy %s ;Snsoi a. Sas op %as M SS
Calvary Baptist Church led in the
number Of enrolment for the year end
Ing October g. with 2,6se. and q cradle
roll Of 611. The average attendance was
go Fifth Baptist. for the year OF 1911
has an enrolment OF eos, with q cradle
department Of 39l, and an average at
tendance OF 5s1. Ninth Street Christian
sationai fourth. For the white Protes-
@ snroliment n Of SIS Above issSe the the primary 1;
classes, and t,a!s In the primary DE.
there was s.sio. mssins a total enroll.
ceding year OF Isl. The average attend
ance. according to Mr.. MILAN, was H.
70 s.sJos2. There were 4.o49 teachers In
the work.
The Washington times., 1912-10-30
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

NNhtoSllA, ~. WI So'
Much OF the material which will be
used in the construction Of the cement
and timber pumping station to be erect
ed at Minnesota avenue and Eighteenth
street will be made by the District
cn tho site of the new building. The
deal for the purchase of the ground
having been completed, tho District
has erected working quarters in Eight
zenith street N which the cement blocks
and the sills for the pumping station
win be manufactured. This work will
be proceeded with Immediately. The
building In which It will be done Ia a
frame structure, measuring 25 by 80
feet.
The purchase OF the site for the
pumping station has resulted in the
acquisition by the District government
Of 5000 square feet Of ground. The
Adoiphus Dude, from whom IL was pnr.
chased. The pumping station and tho
machinery that will be installed will
Richard Thompson, a four-year-oid
boy, was bitten on the forehead By a
Great Dane dog yesterday afternoon.
The child Is staying with his grand
father on the Knox farm near the Dis
trlct line, and was playing with the
dog. when the brute sprang at him and
inflicted the bite. The animal became
angry when the child hit him with a
stick In play. and the bite inflicted was
an inch long. narrowly missing one of
the boys eyes.
After q three months absence in
Germany. where he studied in Munich.
DR.. j. A. Pfeiffer. OF the medical stan
OF the Government Hospital for the In
The Washington times., 1912-10-30
Turn Soldiers Over
To Military Courts

Municipal and police authorities In
the Philippines have been directed to
turn over soldiers arrested by civil Of
ficers to military courts.
In support OF this order. which Is ex-
pected to mitigate the severity OF pun
ishment which soldiers have received
for minor offenses, Acting Governor
Newton w. Gilbert quotes the army
regulations. .....
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Stealing aPlate

Il don't think it Is fair" cried Net
tie Bourn. ITO think that one horrid
old plate should make all this trou
Bile! 1t was mean of Uncle John to
make a will like that"
HE didn't make will like that
contended Harry Warren. How was
he to know that one of the plates
should be broken between his death
and the reading OF the will? He was
fair enough. He left one to your
mother and one to my father. Surely
that was a fair division OF the two.
His intention was all right"
We'll, then" said Nettie, stamping
very pretty little foot, Its shame
full that our parents should be SO hor-
ribly stubborn as to fight over one
miserable old PLATED"
you can't blame them, exactly"
defended Harry, charitably.
And in the meantime we can't
walled Nettie, ito say nothing OF get.
ting married"
I'VE don't want to get married un.
til spring." reminded Harry, optimis.
hcally. Something will turn up be-
tore then-if have to turn it up
myself"
He smiled down into the worried
little face, but found no answering
smile. Ever since Jason Pomfrets
will had been read, and it was found
that the two famous Washington
plates were left to his brother, Silas
Warren, and to Martha Bourn, there
nad been bitter warfare waged be-
tween the two legatees. In the hustle
Of preparing for the funeral one OF the
plates had been broken beyond the
skill of the most expert member to
put together, and Mrs. Bourn and
Silas Warren, who we're both little
mad on the subject OF china, had TAX.
en- the matter into the courts, each in
sisting that the remaining plate was
The one Jason Pomfret had repeated.
" indicated as the one he wished the
claimant to have.
But Harry did not let the grass
grow under his feet. He went to see
his closest friend, Dick Lyons, who
was noted as an expert in old porce,
aims. He had done Dick a great
'avor once, and Dick did not hesitate
4 moment. He managed to meet Mrs.
3ourn at an evening party.
Il don't want to see you get the
worst OF this row over that Washing.
ton plate" he said when he had
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

piciously. I've always had my
vanity and pride in his knowledge.
Harry told me the other night that
one of his friends, also, had expressed
his doubts. I'm going to bring an
other expert In"
II don't think that that will be
Necessary" hastily said Mrs. Bourn.
She looked doubtfully first at the
plate, then at the lawyer. The latter
was above suspicion even If the plate
was not. With a sigh she turned it
over to Silas who In turn laid it on
The desk
Il don't want ever to see it again."
le declared. ITO think that a cheap
copy should have spoiled our friend
ship all these months, That's worse
han the loss of the plate. We used
10 be pretty good friends, Martha"
I'VE can be good friends, still,
Silas," she reminded
Lets go out and have luncheon
and talk it over" suggested Silas;
and they talked it over with such
good effect that they went from there
o the jewelers. and when they came
)ut solitaire on the widows finger
announced that she expected shortly
o change her state of loneliness.
Nettie and Harry, watching across
he street, smiled at each other.
THAT will simplify matters a great
ieal." declared Harry in tones OF re-
lief. "We'll give them the Washing
on plate for wedding present"
But that is not worth anything"
objected Nettie.
F; THE real one is" explained Harry.
/ In a good cause the end justities the
means. | got Benson's clerk to ex-
| hange the plates"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
THE PEEVlSH CHILD
NEEDS TREATMENT

When a child sulks drowsily, or IL
fretful, It is usually due to some slight
disorder OF the digestive organs and a
mild laxative is very often all that Is
necessary to restore oheerfulness and
buoyancy of spirits.
In cases where the use Of a gentle,
effective laxative stimulant is indi-
Gated, many of the best physicians are
now prescribing DR.. Caidwell's Syrup
Pepsin. This preparation is admitted
ly the perfect laxative, being mild, yet
positive In its action on the bowels.
and far preferable to violent cathart-
les and purgative waters. 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and is an ideal
remedy to regulate and strengthen the
stomach, liver and bowels. It's easy,
natural action makes 1t especially de-
sirable in the case Of children, dose
at bedtime being sure to have the de-
sired result next morning, with no at
tendant unp)easantness or discomfort.
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere in soc and
$1.00 bottles. If you have never tried
this splendid remedy, write to DR.. W..
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington St., Mon
ticello, H., for a sample. He will be
very glad to send trial bottle with
out any expense to you whatever.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Misunderstood Gator.

The winter afternoon was like June.
and taking tea under a palm on the
lawn of the Royal Poinciana at Palm
Beach. a sportsman said
This morning | photographed an
alligator. My boy. to get him, stripped
and waded into the water up to his
chin. The boy felt about with his
feet in the mud till he found a big
gator. Then he ducked down, grabbed
the gator by the nose and dragged
him slowly ashore to the waiting
lens"
But" said girl in white, wasn't
1t dangerous?"
mot q bit"
But / thought alligators ate you'll
mo, no." said the sportsman. you
are confusing the alligator with the
crocodile. The Indian crocodile eats
men and women, but the Florida ALI
gator is as harmless, literally as
harmless, as cow"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

The Eiffel Tower changes its dress
every five or six years at cost of
from $4,000 to $4,000 The date is
at hand when so painters will find oc-
cupation for three or four months in
covering the 100000 square yards OF
its surface with a new coat OF paint
The shade has yet to be decided upon.
The Eiffel Tower started % years ago
in orange, wore red In 1898. golden yell
low In 1899 and silver white on the
summit and chrome yellow at the lase
In 1907 There are persons who
would vote fol an invisible shade OF
khaki for the coming renewal The
tower is now used as a wireless tee
graph station, as a post for an cleo
trio device to prevent hailstorms and
as a guiding mafT for aviators.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Convenient Code.

Frank l. Cobb used to be a reporter
in Detroit and knew intimately for
mer governor of the state of Mich.
gan, who was renowned among other
things for his ability as free-hand
swearer.
One night Cobb was dining with the
ex-governor and his family. A mes
senger came in to tell the host that
one of his pet political schemes had
just been defeated through the bum
Cling of a lieutenent. The old man
ripped out a string Of dark blue ones.
Now, pa" said his wife, you prom
Used me you would quit cursing."
Marie" said the ex-governor, I'm
not cussing-this Is just the way
Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

Delay has been encountered IN -
tablishinG the school OF Journalism
provided for In the will OF the late
Joseph Pulitzer. because or the inaoiL
tty of the executors and the Column
bia university authorities to agree
upon proper methods OF instruction.
says the Cincinnati Times Star. The
former favor severely practical train
ing. while the latter would lay great
or stress upon the teaching OF under
lying theories. 1t is known that Mr..
Pulitzer wished to have theory and
practice com bined. but unfortunately
he said nothing as to the proportion
OF each in the combination He left
that problem to be worked out by oth-
ers. While 1t will have to be admitted
that there would have been little real
not been for the theorists. most per
sons will be inclined to the belief
that an ounce OF practice is worth a
pound OF theory in most OF the activi-
ties OF life. Especially would this be
the case with a school OF journalism.
There 1t is proposed to educate young
men for newspaper careers. That
they should be taught something OF
the fundamental theories OF journal
ism there can be no doubt. but unless
they were also taught a great deal OF
the practical side OF newspaper work
no careers would be waiting for them.
The average editor may admire fine
theories immensely. but In practice he
likes experienced men on his STAN.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

Women have pleaded divers reasons
for divorce, some considered sufficient
by the courts and others regarded as
entirely too trivial to warrant the
granting OF decree in this matter.
which, above all others. is the most
vital to society. lncompatibility is the
favorite one urged where there is no
specific grievance. Some women are
so sensitive as to resent beatings by
their lordly spouses, and others make
rather unpleasant family rumpus II
their husbands merely starve them.
Rarely does 1t happen, however. that
the wife is given cause to seek a d.
vorce due to being denied adequate.
II not continually attractive and
stylish. sartorial equipment In Kan
sis City. Mo-, though. woman has pc,
titioned for divorce on the ground
that her sterner half has not provided
her with a change OF dress for II
years; indeed. she appeared In court
in a gown which she made for her
self before she was married. and
which she has worn ever since.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

What is needed by most men who
have passed middle age Is more physi,
cal exercise. Their younger days have
as rule constituted a period OF phys
ical activity. II their occupations
have not supplied sufficient activity
they have danced OF rowed or ridden
horseback or run races. or IN some
way found a method OF providing a
considerable amount of exercise. and
this has developed a surplus OF re-
serve energy which is maintained
while continuing this activity; but az
ter they have grown into middle life,
and through the press OF business or
an inclination to yield to the tempta-
ton to give more of their time to
some other sort of pleasure, they neg
lect the physical exercise they have
been accustomed to. and as a conse-
quence this reserve force is drawn
upon to meet the requirements of an
active intellectual force, and IN a few
years this becomes exhausted and
death is the natural result
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
His Number.

He gazed tenderly into her eyes as
she spoke.
Life" she murmured dreamily, is
after all, nothing but romance In
which we are characters, moving hith.
er and yon as the supreme author of
our being directs"
and in the novel of your life. y
said he, tenderly, where do / come
in?"
Your" she answered with smile
"Oh, you are-let me see-one, two
three-you are Chap Seventeen
Harper's Weekly.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Denied tho Allegation.

You are being trodden under 70
howled the campaign orator. :"
are surrounded by neurotics-ther
a paranoiac standing at your very
bow, an" Stop roight the
yelled Pat, stop there. There's
a par-por-there's not one of
there fellers in the whole crowd.
and Mike don't associate with 8
bloomin' furriners."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

Coal to the value of s637 900. 900 at
the place of production was mined in
the United States last year. The val
ne of the country's coal product at the
place of consumption would be consid.
erably more stupendous still.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

When we consider the age of the
Chinese emperor and the alleged
statesmen by whom he is surrounded.
1t is hard to refrain from the thought
that Sun Vat Sen and his compatriots
are taking candy from baby.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

High school girls in New York
agreed TO spend only forty nine cents
on their graduation gowns Young
men. who would scorn to spend only
that much a week on their cigars, will
fervently applaud such economical
potential wives.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Why Should Chicken
Lay a Soft-Shelled Egg?

how hmdhend mc.
has food with lime n
chkcnlaner often provide limestone gravel broken shells
other form Of Gme
finds food and behaves cnabl
Shut it and feed stuff lacking lime and the sotshened
Let's aep homc chickens to beings
Why child backward and why does o have
tton bamhgp There be o but thing
the food deficient Phosphate of Potash the the
make the cells broken
o yesterday
is the most Mature demands o unite
albumin and wat to make
GrapeNuts food heay Phosphate of in a dgshbe FORM
chicken canta always select food but thoughtful select
food for his children wife and himself
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
The Sailors Cheat.

Bobby-This sailor must have been
@ bit of an acrobat.
Mamma-Why, dear?
Bobby--Because the book says,
Having lit his pipe, he sat down on
his chest Sacred Heart Review
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

Nothing disappoints some women
more than to find that scandal isn't
after all
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

"Gruet buys more than he can pay


"Didn' you tell me dat speckled boss
you sold me was gaited?" asked Uncle
Raspberry.
Oats what | told you," replied Mr..
Erastus Pinkley, and dat's what he
is. He's variegated."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

Not only say the right thing in the
right place, but, far more difficult still
leave unsaid the wrong thing at the
tempting moment.-Sala.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Supply Cleaned Up.

Coin fishin next summer" as
the man who tells tall stories.
NO" replied Mr.. Growcher.
you caught all the fish you said
caught last summer, there won't
any use Of going fishing next SUNNI
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

in the bank should form a combina-
ton for generating domestic bliss.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

A man isn't necessarily worthless
because his neighbor is worth more.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

To overcome constipation and resultant
Ills, take Garfield Tea, pure herb laxative.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

It's difficult for man who is broke
to break into society.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
The Natural Thinu.

The Natural Thing.
Lawyer-Of what did you take
nizance in the saloon?
Witness-I took a drink.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10
Flat Hunters Geography.

Flat Hunters Geography.
where is Van Diemans Land?"
"The van demons land? Gosh, it's
anywhere in this country, on the first
of May"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-05-10

The most visionary thing about
average man is his estimate Of
self.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-08-22
Commissioner Fell.

In the political announcement col
umn, The Tribune is putting before
the voters the name of William IL.
Fell, of Ferndale, present Chairman
of the board of county commission
ers, as candidate for re-nOmina-
ton for the office of county comis-
siOner.
Mr.. Fell is we'll known to the
people of the county, having resid-
ed here for many years. He has
been a capable, conscientious COM
missioner. and stands squarely upon
the vital issues of the day. His
record is a good one, and he Is en-
titled to reelection.
big Bill" as his familiars call
him. has given abundant proof OF
of his ability to conduct the at
fairs of thu office for which he
seeks reelection. and the voters of
the county may take this as prima
facie evidence that he is worthy and
qualified to hold the place for anoth-
err term. He is making the race en-
tirely upon his record.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-08-22
LAUREL

The late rains have done consid-
cradle damage to hay and other
crops.
Eddie Oltmann is quite i'll. and
his sister and family have been sum-
moned from Missouri.
Mr.. SOrenson was reelected as
manager of the Laurel Cooperative
Creamery at the election last week.
Rev. Harry Richardson has been
appointed to fill the vacancy in the
M. E. church occasiOned by the res
ignatiOn of Rev. G. H. Harrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Pierce, of Bell
ingham visited Mr.. and Mrs. Olt-
mann Sunday.
Mrs. e. Whalen, of Custer, moved
to Alki last week. Her two sons,
Ray and Theron, are in the employ
at the mill. and were visited Sun
day by their brother, Lester, and
Miss Mace. of Custer.
Mrs. Burget Is in poor health,
not having recovered from the ef-
fects of her long trip to Michigan.
Martin Burget, accompanied by
Ensign Hill and his two sons, has
gone for an ascent of Mt. Baker.
Mr.. Hill has climbed all of the high
peaks of the United States.
Mr.. White has started out with
his threshing machine to thresh for
the farmers.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-08-22
Sunday School Convention.

The annual convention of the
Whatcom County Sunday School AS
sociation is in session at the Meth
odist church in Lynden TO-DAY anu
tomorrow. and all of the Sunday
schools in the county are represent
ed. The most effective methods Of
teaching will be discussed. and plans
formulated for the advancement OF
Sunday School work In general.
The principal feature OF today's
program is the address of welcome
by Mayor Robert Heaton, and the
response by Mr.. o. P. Callahan. the
Associations president. Tomorrow
morning. Rev j. G: Brouwer VIII
address the convention on 1.-The b.
BILE in our Educational System"
Good music and interesting talks
will he given at each session, and
an unusually profitable meeting Is
assured. The convention will close
with the Friday evening session.