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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15

Der that the latitude Of London of Lbr
and the lower point of Hudson Bay that VladvosTS
Siberia with its harbor iceocked six everv wear
nearer the Equator than London Scotland extends as %
north Arctic Sitka! N' "' %
In central England the at the does not RIA
than 80 degrees above the horizon while in the
United States it rises IS degrees At the Summer solst M
corresponding elevations of the are respectively abo
ana ~ degrees At the Winter solstice noon n in En-
land sinks to about II degrees At the time in the ca
Tho cimata - Tnoie ~ - % uegrees
OF the generous but the of local ntaroro SUI
Nature with the distribution on the surface ~ az
This interference is mainly through the Gulf Stream
, nGn conveys warm current of across the A.
quantity of water flowing in the Gulf Stream and % S
parallel to it, sutlces to offset the lack of heat spI
by the sun in latitude far north If raiS Sppea directly
equatorial regions W bringing heat from the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15

view that the obstruction,
however it might be brought
about, would most probably
have the effect of freezing
England out.
Professor Serviss's opin-
ions on this subject are
given above. 1t should be
noted that he takes the very
reasonable view that IL the
Gulf Stream kept close to
the shore of New England,
and were checked at the
Grand Bank, 1t would, by
the formation of the coasts
in that direction, probably
be turned backward after
reaching the Bay of Fundv
In other words, it would re.
turn toward the equator In.
stead of proceeding in large
part to England. as it does
now
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15


Arctic Winters, While the Whole
United States Would Enjoy semE
Tropical Climate All the Year.
the end Of the proposed 1etty there 10 now
in effect, q partial such continuation unoer
water) 1t would pass eastward LOT seven
hundred and fifty miles over water hfteen
thousand feet deep, practically uninter-
rupted. until it met the disturbing innu-
ences of the Faraday HILLS, rising 10
within one thousand feet of the SURFACE
they being about a thousand miles north
east of the birthplace of the present mon
grel currents, and more than hair way
across the Atlantic, In the latitude OF the
Scilly Islands. Entirely escaping from lts
second most powerful disintegrating in
fiuence, that part Of the ice-cold American
Polar Current ia projected upward under
the Stream by the great south toe OF the
Bank, and elsewhere in It's accelerated
westward sweep toward Hatteras.
1t will be in these very deep waters,
east OF the Grand Bank, that 1t will pass
over the heavier bottom part of its rival
on It's downward way, and under escort
and protection of the lighter and ice-laden
half of it's old rival, fully 300 miles north
Of the opposing European Polar Current
(which it now encounters head on), it
would reverse the centre of its sweep
toward the pole, delivering its heat to
those countries now requiring it and es-
tablishing a steamer lane free from fog,
ice and icebergs four hundred miles
further north than at present. It's result
ing saving in time would be valuable; in
safety incalculable.
The possible climatic effects upon the
northern hemisphere by such a proposed
conservation of the heat Of the Gulf
Stream are beyond conception. Referring
again to Pillsbury's estimated flow of
ninety billion cubic yards per hour pass
g Cape Florida, the heat passing north at
that point estimated between seventy-nye
and thirty-hve degrees, would melt eigh
teen billion cubic yards of ice per hour
equivalent to about eighteen hundred
square miles of ice ten feet thick per
hour, or an amount of ice of that thick
ness equal to the entire Polar Sea. est,-
mated at two million square miles, in less
than forty-fve days
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-15
BY Prof. Garrett p. Serviss
the Distinguished American Astronomer.

For inst az England is for her cIh
mate 40 the and New England States are now
to another theirs AS the Gulf Stream flows
ward nearly parallel with the American coast meets the
cold current coming down from BaHlns Say west
The and brings the neets OF
cebergs the tracks of the Atlantic liners near New
fnndand II hruss between the land and the warm
GulF Stream and helps turn the latter eastward
Any change which. under present condions woulo nave
enact Of turning in such that
would no longer interpose the Gulf Stream on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
ADMITS HE SLEW WIFE !.
IN CHICAGO HOTEL ROOM
Cincinnati Merchant Tries to Correct
Idea That Jealousy
Was Cause,

CHICAGO, October 1S.---William c..
Ellis, the Cincinnati leather merchant
who was found wounded in a hotel room
here yesterday near the body OF his
wife. confessed to coroners jury yes
terday that he had Killed the woman.
He was held to the grand jury charged
with murder.
After conference with members OF
his wifes family, Ellis abandoned his
assertion, made, at first to the police.
that the tragedy was the result Of a
suicide pact. He assumed the entire
blame for the killing. and devoted his
statement to obliterating the impression
given first that jealousy was the motive
of the crime.
Suffering from bullet wound in his
chest and from cuts on his wrist and
throat. self-inflicted after killing his
wife, Ellis listened almost all day to the
testimony in the coroners court. His
confession was made in few words:
II will state that I shot my wife," he
said. II suppose my mind must have
been affected. was worried over BUSH
ness troubles and the state of my health.
want to say that my wife was the
grandest little woman In the world and
the most virtuous. There was no trouble
between us. She could not do anything
wrong. She was In bed when 1 shot her.
I did not have any intention of doing this
when came to Chicago. shot her first
and gashed her afterward with a knife "
Ellis, approaching collapse, begged to
he allowed to take farewell of his wife s
body. He was allowed to see it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
SENATOR STONE, "F00TMAN."
Rides Atop of "Seagoing Hack to
White House With Friends.

Senator William j., Stone of Missouri
rode to the White House yesterday in the
footman's seat in "sea-going" hack, n
one-horse vehicle used to convey people
about Washington.
Senator Stone was at the Capitol when
representative Thomas l.. Rubey of Mis-
souri, and Sam Lazarus. president of the
city council OF st. Louis, called and ex-
pressed a desire to see the President.
Senator Stone telephoned TO Scrgeant-at-
arms Higgins OF the Senate to hurry
around a vehicle. Mr.. Higgins sent a
one horse shay, and. there being Just two
seats Ia the rear, Senator Stone mounted
with the driver When the hack went
through the White House grounds TO the
President office he had to duck to pass
under the trees. He and the driver were
three feet above Representative Rubey
and Mr. Lazarus.
On arriving at the executive office,
Senator Stone opened the door of the
vehicle for his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
What the Navy Yard Men Are Doing

ton Of four days at Willow Grove. Va.
Barton Thompson also has returned from
a short stay in Wayensboro, Pa.
C. w. Mccartney and Frank Crawford
were absent from work several days re-
Gently on military leave. They partici-
pated in the match held at the District
National Guard rife range and made
high scores.
Secondary mount shop-Charles II. Al
ban, who has been i'll for several weeks,
Is reported to be much improved. Henry
Exley, one OF the Oldest employees OF this
shop. has just returned from a vacation
spent among relatives In Massachusetts.
Leading Man Joseph Kuttner. accom-
panied by Robert Roberts and William
Hilbert Of the tool shop. and the latters
son, Carl, plan to 20 on q fishing trip
down the Potomac this afternoon. They
are to tie up in Mattawoman creek and
will return tomorrow night.
w. w. Mcdonald has returned from a
vacation of several weeks in Montreal.
James A. Stone is visiting at his mother
has returned from q short vacation spent
at his home at Allentown, Pa.
Forge shop--Cerk Maurice Stearman
ONCE. NJ. c. Colbert has been appoint
ed to the position Stearman vacated.
John B. Employ, who injured his ankle
about month ago, has returned to
work.
East gun carriage shop-Employes of
this shop are glad to hear that George
Melchior, who was injured by the break
ing OF crane hook about ten days ago.
is rapidly improving.
Roliin F. Weber recently returned
from his honeymoon and is at work
congratulations.
The bowling trophy looks good to the
erecting shop boys, and employees of the
other shops had better get a hustle on
them if~.they want to be In the running.
With Holmes and Aue on the team. the
erecting shop boys expect great results.
Sixteen shop employees. who are mem
bers Of the District National Guard rifle
team spent several days on the local
range during the past week. Among
them were Leuts. Smithson, Brown,
Windsor and Private Jap" Hallond.
Ordnance ofice-H. ]. Bright has re-
turned to his duties after absence OF two
weeks, due to illness. He appears to be
entirely recovered. Victor A. Lewis is
on leave. William H. Parker has re-
turned from a vacation spent in New
York state visiting his mother.
Lieut Russell is OH leave OF month.
He plans to visit relatives at Wellsboro.
Pa.
Paymaster F. P. Sackett. u. s. N, has
returned from Providence. r. l., where
he was called on account Of a death In
his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
Hard Task Accomplished.

''In May. 1912, after operation OF the
Sinaloa division had been suspended for
over three weeks. 1t was deemed advlsa-
BILE to move all obtainahle equipment
north to Empalme, Sonora, near Quay
mas, where conditions were tranquil.
There We're only a dozen locomotives at
division headquarters in Mazltlan. Sina-
loa, 275 miles south of San Bias Sinaloa,
the north end of the division. and a total
of some 500 cars within reach. 1t was
feared that insurrectos hight cripple the
movement by burning bridges between
trains. Not only did bridges have to be
hurriedly cribbed. but water tanks had
to be repaired, some having been rid
died with bullets.
Monday morning the procession start
ed with a train order reading somewhat
as follows: All engines on division run
extra to San Bias. with right over all
southbound trains until 10 pm. Friday,
May 10. and protecting carefully against
following trains. Some sixty hours later
the senior vice president. renewing his
yardmaster days. tied up the last train
ON the main track, at San Bias, and then
issued an order congTitulating the Sina-
oa division. through its superintendent
on performance esIsy anywhere else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
.F|REPROOF MATERIALS
FOR NEW DINING HALL
Dormitory at Catholic Univer-
sityt Be Handsomely Fin
ished Throughout.

The new dining hall and dormitory
building now under the course of con-
struction at the Catholic University has
one front on Michigan avenue and another
toward the campus. The building will
be 265 feet long and 10 feet WIDE and
will have four towers indicating the
entrances. The style of architecture en-
ployed is Tudor Gothic which has
been adopted for all future buildings.
The exterior material is Port Deposit
granite laid random, with limestone
literally used for all the trimmings,
such as entrances, tracery windows,
cornices and belt courses. At appropri-
ate spots -stone-carved shields and
devices will further decorate the struc-
ture. Variegated tile Will be the roof
covering. forming a. pleasing combina-
ton with the gray stone walls.
Carved Oak Trusses.
The interior will contain large dining
hall. extending the full length and
breadth of the building on the first floor,
the central part extending up through
two stories. forming well proportioned
hall. as indicated by the la. &c tracery
" AAANN"~. ohCico Oeth WduiSCOllU6 Will
extend along the walls, and the ceiling
will De treated with carved oak trusses
and bearns. The floor will be of par
Quetry, the windows of rich stained glass
having appropriate designs. The whole
effect or this room will be pleasing and
impressive, and will be surpassed by
none of a like character in Washington.
1t will accommodate 800 students at
meals. AT either end will be musicians
and speakers balconies.
In the basement will be the kitchens
cold storage and all other matters per-
tanning to a modern equipped kitchen
The walls will be of enameled brick, the
floor of tile, and nothing has been omit.
ted To make this one of the most sanitary
and we'll appointed establishments.
The upper stories of the building are to
be used for bedrooms and study rooms
for the students and will accommodate
leo. Ample baths are provided and many
of the rooms will have private baths
In the upper part of the towers will be
halls which can be used for club or de-
hating purposes. The construction Is to
be fireproof throughout, the stairs and
lobbies finished in marble and the rooms
in oak. Murphy Il Olmsted are the archi-
tects, and the Boyle Robertson Construc-
tion Company the builders. The cost will
be approximately S2S0.0OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
IN BUSINESS SESSION.
Executive Committee, Association of
New Jerusalem, Meets Here.

The executive committee of the Mary
land Association of the New Jerusalem
met this morning at the National Church
of the New Jerusalem. Avenue Of the
Presidents and Co. coran street. The
meeting was part of the program of the
fifty-third annual meeting OF the Mary
land association. The business meeting
of the association was held in the church
at 1880 O'Clock this morning. and the
pastors report and address was read at
II O'Clock.
Yesterday was occupied by minis
ters' conference in the church library In
the morning, an add ess in the afternoon
by Rev. G. y. Spiers, and the annual
meeting OF the Maryland Sunday School
Union in the evening.
There will be a reception this even
ing with a reading Of Edward Apple
tons 1.-The Quiet Courage" by Justice
Barnard Of the Supr.ine Court Of the
District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
GOVERNMENT TO PAY
ONLY RAILROAD FARE
Will Not Assume Undertaker'S
Expenses for Veteran Who
Died at Gettysburg.

.Indertakers charges for preparing for
return from Gettysburg TO Washington
the body Of Allen ID. Albert, a veteran of
the civil war, whose home was in the
National. Capital. and who died while at
tending the Gettysburg reunion last July,
wil not be met BY the government out OF
the approx ria tlon OF $4,000 10 pay travel
expenses OF Washington veterans to and
from the reunion. Nor Will this appro-
priation pay for the railroad fare and In
cidentel expenses incurred by Frederick
w. Albert, the son OF the dead veteran.
Connected with his journey to Gettysburg
to recover the body of his father. The
government will foot the bill. out OF this
appropriation, for the fare paid BY the
veteran TO take him to Gettysburg. 81 90.
and the cost of transporting his body
hack to Washington, S314s total of $a66.
other expenses. il is indicated. will be
born by the estate or the family of the
dead veteran.
Controller Gives Decision.
George +. Downey. controller of the
Treasury. gave this decision at the re-
quest of Col Thomas S. Hopkins secre-
tary of the Gettysburg. reunion commits
sion Col. Hopkins askedt whether,t uhoer
the public resolution No. 4. approved
June ~ this year, he wolfId be author
lied to pay the cost of; travel. under-
takers charges and Incidental expenses
Of the son of the dead veteran under the
conditions which he set forth. .
Allen ,. Albert, said Secretary Hop
kins was a Union veteran residing in the
District of Columbia, who went to Gettys-
burg during the recent reunion of Union
and Confederate veterans on the Gettys-
burg battlefield and who died while there
The son was called to GETTYSBURG to take
charge of his fathers body and bring ii
back to Washington. ~
The public resolution cited Controller
Downey held. was an appropriation clear
~ intended to pay only actual travel ex-
penses He therefore approved payment
of the railroad fare to Gettysburg and
the cost of transporting the body back
TO his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
FLAG PRESENTATION DELAYED
Exercises at Mcmillan Park Play
ground Go Over q Week.

The flag presentation at Mcmillan
Park playground, LIST and Bryant
streets northwest, which was scheduled
for II o'clock this morning. has been
nostooned until the same time next
Saturday morning.
Representative Horace M. Towner OF
Iowa Is to deliver the principal address
at the exercises, while Clarence Curtis
and Edna Wells, assisted by Percfval
Padgett, Emily Briggs. Frances Wolfe
And lie ROY Barnard, as color bearers,
are to unfurl the flag. The flag is to
be presented by r. Morgan Watt. son
of Rear Admiral Watt. and will be ac-
cepted by Mrs. Mary l.. Hunt, director
of the playground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
REACHES PORT MINUS SAILS.
Schooner Ella and Carrie Is lowed
Into Baltimore.

The Ella and Carrie the schooner
which went on the shoals In Choptank
river. was lowed into Baltimore yester-
day afternoon. Her sails are gone A
message from Capt Gamble of the
Apache. received at the revenue cutter
service. stated that he was yesterday
morning towing the distressed schooner
to Baltimore. He also said that as soon
as relieved of responsibilities for the
Ella and Carrie the Apache would go
TO the aid of q schooner in distress in
the mouth of st. Marys river
The Gresham assisted the stranded
schooner Little, OFF the Pollock Rip,
Cape Cod. The Little was towed to Bass
river, and is now on her way under tow
Of the Gresham, to Marthas Vineyard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
COURT GRANTS ALIMONY.
Allows Mrs. Reinburg SIS Monthly
in Her Suit for Maintenance.

Justice Stafford has granted tempo
rary alimony Of SIS per month to Mrs.
Mae c. Reinburg in her suit for main
tenance against Albert L. Reinburg, an
employee Of the bureau Of engraving
and printing. Mrs Reinburg made two
futile attempts to secure a divorce
from her husband.
Reinberg's defense was that his wife
had deserted him. and that he Is now
resident Of Virginia. The court held
however that neither OF the pleas was
sufficient to absolve him from liability
for alimony.
Attorneys Archer & Smith represent
ed the wife and Attorney Malcolm
fluffy appeared for the husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
OLD SOLDIERS GIVEN TREAT.
Sunshine Club Gives Performance Of
"The Old Vermont Farm"

The veterans at the Soldiers Home
were the guests last night at a special
performance of The Old Vermont Farm"
a comedy which is to be given next Tues.
day afternoon at the Columbia Theater
by the Sunshine Club for the benefit of a
home and club for girls which is to be
started this winter. The performance last
night, which was given at the Soldiers
Home hall, served as q full-dress re-
hearsal for the cast of the play
Miss Clara Nelson, president of the sun
shine Club. has called u meeting to be
held Wednesday afternoon In the clubs
office room. Jo5 Munsey building. fol. the
purpose of electing new officers and con-
sidering the advisability Of incorpora-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
WHY THE "HELl0" GIRL
OUSTED BOY OPERATORS
Calling Subscribers idiots" Too
Much for the Pioneers of
Telephony.

CHICAGO. October sc. w. Nc
Daniel, who has been in the telephone
business ever since long-distance talk
ing became practicable, tod in an adj
dress yesterday at the annual meeting
Of the Telephone Pioneers Association
why girls were substituted 1or boys as
operators. Because they were lacking In
patience, the boys were suppianted by
girls. Mr.. Mcdaniel, who was IA a Kan
sas City telephone office whenzlong-dls-
lance talking first became possible, said:
There were four boy operators in the
office. One day when il seemed as if
every subscriber wanted to talk over
the lines at the same time / walked into
the switchboard room and listened.
lone of the boys was work ng fever.
ishly, whein suddenly he blurted out:
wait your turn, you crazy IDIOT
Right then / reached the decision that
we would have TO get girl operators il
We wished TO keep our business. We
hired the girls and tire trouble ceased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
Burned Playing With Poker.

James Somerville, colored three .years
old. and his brother Frederick, four years
old. were in the kitchen at their home.
$40 Dixon court southwest. this morning
playing with hot poker and the former
was burned about his eyes He was taken
10 Children's Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
Drag Hunt Postponed.

the drag hunt OF the Riding and Hunt
Club of Washington which was scheduled
for this afternoon was called off by
Walter III. Tuckernap. the master of fox
hounds. because OF the bad Heather. An
other hunt is to be held next Wednesday
afternoon, leaving the Montgomery
Country Club at s O'Clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
Would-Be Burglar Flees.

Mrs. Louis Stein. 26lO Woodley place
no. Invest. this morning told the police
that a short, stout colored man tried to
enter a rear window this morning about
O'Clock, but servants In the house
frightened him Off. The police were told
that the intruder was seen crossing the
Calvert street bridge. Nothing was
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
Jumped Broomstick to We'd.

PATERSON, n. j.. October 1S.-Wil-
liam H. Walton and Margaret Miller.
married forty years ago with the in
formal southern ceremony of jumping
over a broomstick, are to be remarked
today with q legal ceremony. The hus-
band Is on his death bed and he ex-
pressed. as his last wish that he be
legally married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18

but most difficult under the circum-
stances.
Regular traffic was not resumed for
several weeks. Meantime cruiser
train was put on. Passengers rode IN
the caboose. No cars were left at sta
tons, but freight offered was loaded IN
empties In the train. After cruising all
day the train tied UP wherever night
overlook Il. The danger Of encountertng
a hole instead of bridge precludes much
night running In times like these.
Often Run without Orders.
"A train dispatcher is not startled II
his wire suddenly goes down before
the orders are completed. He knows
from experience that the wire may not
come up until perhaps tomorrow. next
week or mayhap next month or next
year. Occasionally the attacking band
will take possession OF the locomotive
and burn some or all OF the cars In
the train. Usually, however. In the
course Of week or two the wire
comes up, and conductor asks for
orders from an Office many
miles from where last located. Such
primitive conditions have developed
splendid initiative and resourcefulness
on the part Of officials and employees
'Ofttimes this has meant dauntless and
unfiinching exposure to rife or cannon
fire. Habitually 1t has entailed incon.
venience and physical hardship. OFF,
Gals who normally use comfortable bus-
ness cars have taken to small motor
cars. to track velocipedes. to push cars
or have travelled many miles on foot.
March 5, 1913. the state OF Sonora re-
VOTED against the newly established
Huerta government. and seized that por-
ton of the Southern Pacific railroad OF
Mexico lying north of Enpalme. For six
weeks the officials Of the road we're pow
erless. Operation was carried on from
Hermosillo, the capital Of the state OF
Sonora. by the state officials. with six
locomotives and other equipment forcibiy
seized. Methods Of alleged conhscatior
Of railway property in the United States
are perhaps crude after ALL Six weeks
Of such operation gave the state offfciaft
their fill. Outgo SO exceeded income tina,
the road was Internationally returned tc
its owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18

william SmoUt has gone to Riverside,
Charles county, Nd on huntins trip'
Ha afac will visit his sister, who Is re-
norted TO be ILL., MI. SmoOt Is ACCOM-
panied by his daughter Lucille.