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The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Pork Barrel Bill in Disfavor.

BOSTON. June 1e.-The Senate Com
mittee on Ways and Means has report
ed that the Senate ought not to pass
the so-called pork barrel bill, calling
for an appropriation of 5000 900 by the
State for the Improvement Of harborS
and inland waterways In Massachusetts,
outside Of Boston.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Record Winter Wheat Crop.

4 record crop of winter wheat, agsre-
eating 4s2, ,ooo. 900 bushels win be harvest
ed by the farmers Of the United states
crop reporting board of the Department
of Agr culture. In addition the estimat-
ed production of spring wheat 10 49,
600, 900 bushels, which will give bumper
crop for all wheat. that may total the
record crop of 1901. Oats and barley
may not have as heavy a production as
last year.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Probes Mexican Troubles.

Washington was interested today in
an interview given out by r. F. Del
vale at Nogales, Ariz.. in which he said
he was representing President Wilson
sion to Mexico. Mr.. DelvaIle said he
was acting in the capacity of a per-
sonal representative to study conditions,
and report to the President and Secre-
tQry
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Talks On Forest Reserve.

Congressman Mondell Of wyoming de-
ivered Q speech In the House today
refuting reports that there Is any con-
certed movement to transfer the ma
tional forest to state control. Mondeii
said that State control Of forests prob
ably would be unwise, and there was
no plan afoot to give the state such
control over the forest reserves.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Gets 5000 DAMAGES.

A verdict for 5000 damages against
the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
Railwsy Company. secured by Thomas
w. Brown. a night switchman. who
lost his legs by being run over in the
South Chicago yards May IS. 1909. while
coupling cars, was affirmed today by the
Supreme Court
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
More ChinaWare Used.

More domestic chinaware is being
broken each year. according to Jeffer-
son Middleton. of the Geological Sur
vey, who says that pottery to the
value Of $46.05o es4 was consumed In the
United States in 1912 OF this the do
mestic product was valued at S265N "a.
Ohio leads the pottery producing States
with an output Of (l5.6oe, 735. 45h per
cent Of the total
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Swears vengeance.

Because the commander Of the battle
ship Utah elected him from the ship at
the Brooklyn navy yard when he called
to ask the discharge of his son. who had
enlisted as a coal passer while under
age, Richard Van Krebs declares that
he will take legal measures to have
the boy discharged from Tic navy:
The youth -an away from home and
enlisted at eighteen years.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Millions Lost In ESxs.

Millions Of dollars are lost to the
farmers Of the United States each year
through bad eggs. resulting from hap
hazard methods Of production. market
Ing. and shipping rwo-thir;ls Of this
waste occurs on the farm. This is the
verdict of the Department OF Agricul-
ture. Warning has been sent to all
farmers to produce infsrtiie eggs.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Cunboat Helped Save Ship.

The Navy Department has been noti-
fed Of the prompt action Of the officers
and men Of the gunboat Nashville In
going to the rescue of the steamer
olinda, which was found at sea with
fire rag ng In her forward hold and was
towed into Chariestown. 8. C., by the
Nashville and the steamer Curityaba.
Men from the Nashville boarded the
Ofinda and aided the crew Of that
vessel In fighting the flames.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Ban Players Yisit Capital.

Walter Johnson Bob Groom and
Clyde Milan, of the Washington oalI
team. visited the Capitol today and were
piloted through 1t by Ansel Void. the
Senate printing clerk. They visited the
Senate chamber. found all the Sanate
pages there, and were introduced to
them, much to the delight Of the pages.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Adds Instruction Courses.

Secretary Daniels has announced that
courses Of elementary instruction In
arithmetic, geography, and English win
be installed at the naval training sta
ton at Newport. r. l. Capt. Roger
of the station
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Gibbons Safe, Il Report.

It is held at the Navy department
that Capt J. H. Gibbons. superintend-
ent Of the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis, vii! retain that
position for. another year. Secretary
Daniels has made no announcement.
but IL is said to be his intention to re-
appoint Gibbons.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Win Talk To C. I. u.

p. J. Ryan Is scheduled to deliver an
address on The Federal Compensation
1t to Industrial Enterprises before
the Central Labor Union Monday even
ing, June Is. Next Monday night,
Secretary Of Labor Wilson will address
the central body.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Inspect Shore Stations.

Shore stations along the South At
lantic and the Gulf will be inspected
by the naval board of inspections.
which leaves Norfolk. Va. tomorrow,
after having inspected the Northern
stations. The board Is composed of
Rear Admiral John r. Edwards, presi-
dent; Capt. George r. Evans, naval
constructor: W. G. Du Bose and Civil
Engineer A. l.. Parsons.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Stops Warship At SEA-

Rear Admiral Blue. chief Of the
Bureau Of Navigation. stopped a battle
ship at sea and ordered It ashore to
discharge a young seaman. who was
desirous OF taking the examination for
entrance into the Naval Academy.
When the lad arrived too late the
rear admiral ordered a special examina-
lion. The young man In Peter A.
Fahey. of Dorchester. Mass. appointed
oy Congressman Curley.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Congressional Birthdays.

Two Senators and three Congressmen
are observing birthdays today. They
are Senator william s. Kenyon Of
cuIberson Of Texas. fifty-eight years
old; Congressman Lafferty Of Oregon.
thirty-eight years old: Congressman
Talcott OF New York. fifty-stx years
old: Congressman Pepper Of Iowa.
thirty-seven years old. DR.. Frederick
A. Cook. Of North Pole" fame. II
forty-eight years old today.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Senator Smith Returns.

Senator Smith. chairman Of the Sen
ate District Committee. returned today
from, Baltimore. He said he did not
know when the committee would be
called together to consider the nomina-
ton Of ]. Wilmer aLtimer for judge Of
the Juvenile Court.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF. Co
lumbia-Fair tonight and wednesday:
not much change in temperature.
nesday; light frost IN the mountains
tonight; moderate north winds.
For Maryland--Fair tonight and Wed
nesday; light frost IN the mountains to-
night; moderate to brisk northeast
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Cannot Pay Inspector,

The Potoffice Department can not en-
ploy an inspector Of postcard paper,
and charge the expense to the appro-
priation Of $a36. 900 made by Congress
for the furnishing Of these cards by
the service The cards are printed al
the Government Printing Office Mt pres
ent but an inspector Is wanted to pass
upon the quality OF the paper furnished
5y the contractors to determine whether
sample
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Pomerene To Get Degree.

Senator and Mrs. Atiee Pomerene left
sashington today for their homo in
.,anton. Ohio. Senator Pomerene will
receive the degree Of doctor of laws
une L, during the commencement day
exercises.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Start War On Mosquitos.

Scientists In the public health service
began today study OF the most
efficient methods In which to eliminate
the mosquito during the coming sum-
mer months. Preliminary work was
begun by e special board today. The
eport will be distributed to the people
Of the entire country through the
health reports. ss;n!!
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
VIII Be TauSht War.

Twenty universities and colleges will
send students to the military instruc-
ton camps to be held at Gettysburg
National Park, Pa. from July to
August 10. and at the Presidia. Mon
terey. Cal. from July I to August s. un-
der the auspices Of the War Depart.
ment. Students from George Washing
ton and Georgetown universities will
represent the District at the Gettysburg
camp.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
American Shoes Popular.

American shoes are used in 100 for
eign countries. the Department Of Com
merce declared today, the exports dur
ing the last year aggregating 10000
coo, against only $5,000.00o worth In
1900 and 100000 In 1890. The aver
age maximum price for American shoe
exports was $2.11 q pair.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Presidents Phone Hidden.

Everyone who visits the Presidents
rooms in the Capitol wishes to use the
Pres dents telephone. Accordinsly this
Instrument viii be put in a closet out
of sight so that useless calls viii not
oe made all day on 1t.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Fail To Agree On Bank Bill.

The House Banking Committee failed
to agree on the Lindbergh resolution for
open hearings on the new banking and
currency bill today. CONGRESSMAN Muir
dock, OF Kansas. Progressive leader, ar
gued In favor Of the resolution.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Working On japanese Note.

John Bassett Moore. counselor Of the
State Department. is busy preparing.
the reply to the second japanese note.
Mr.. Moore and Secretary Bryan have
been in conference daily since the re-
have the completed reply ready to sub
NIT to the Cabinet next week before
being presented to Ambassador Chinda.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
CHINA Iudorse. Peace Plan.

China Is the fourteenth nation to In
dorse the principle Of Secretary
Bryan's peace plan. and has asked that
the details Of the proposal be sent.
Japan also Is said to have given as
surances to Secretary Bryan that il IL
considering the proposal favorably.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Beef Trust INQUIRY.

Investigation by the Secretary of
State of the American beef trust ex-
pansion TO Argentina was proposed in q
resolution introduced In the House %
day by Congressman O'snaunessy Of
Rhode Island.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
IFFLECK,s.

g. 90 To Harper's Ferry and Martins-
burg: St.35 Berkeley Spring.: $2.oe
Cumberland and return. Sunday, June
Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Returning
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Legislative News Up
To the Last Minute

utilities commission no option except
to build a municipal plant with $500.
goo bonds voted by the people.
The Washington times., 1913-06-10
Will Hear EMPLOYEES.

Committees representing dissatisfied
employees of the navy yards at WASH
ington. Norfolk and Charlestown,
The Washington times., 1913-06-10

the cabaret show as the companion
place to the cheap music hall, the only
difference being in the class OF ire
QuenterS of these resorts.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15

Continued next week.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
CHAPTER VI.
THE RAT, THE CAT. AND THE
CORN.

It was no part Of Madame Linden's
plan to arrive early at Monster de
Richelieu's, and it was not till a quar-
ter to / that her carriage turned into
the court yard Of the hotel.
She alighted. passed up the steps.
entered the great hall and looked
around her. Talking to one of the
servants who stood grouped by the
door Of the reception room was q man
who, when he saw the newcomer. broke
OF his conversation and came to her.
Madame la Baronne Hnden?" said
Beauregard. bowling.
'"That Is my name.s
Then. Madame" said Beauregard in
a voice low enough not to be heard by
the others in the hall. ut IL my un-
pleasant duty to inform you that Mon
sieur le Due is not receiving today:
Monster de Sartines. the lieutenant
general Of police. has given invitations
to several people. however. and the
company is now al dejeuner."
"Ah," said she. seeing at once that
some trickery on tho part Of de Sar-
tines was behind all thia well. as
I am here, / shall e Monsieur de Sar-
tines. Lead me to him"
Madame viii. I am afraid. have to
wait TIL dejeuner 10 over. II she win
come into the reception room.
Nadine Laden, boiling at this IN.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
Auntie Obliged.

Johnnie, the Office boy. is as in.
genious in his excuses as he is prolific
with them. One day he showed up an
hour late for about the sixth time that
month. While being reprimanded
Johnnie exclaimed:
"But you will have to excuse me,
Mr. Thompson, for l had to see my
mother off on the nine o'clock train,
she's gone to New York to visit for q
month"
Two days after Johnnie came. in an
hour late again, but anticipated Mr..
Thompson by rushing into the latter's
private office and exclaiming:
70, MI. Thompson, the stork left me
a baby sister at our home this morn.
ing"
%'Indeed!" sarcastically exclaimed
Mr.. Thompson. land your poor mother
away down in New York, tool"
20, that's nothing" answered John
ME. MY Aunt Sophie was at home
when the stork brought the baby"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
Peppery.

Mandy and 'Rastus had been quar-
reling for ONE time. and before de-
Gliding to so to court and end their
differences in a divorce, agreed to
visit for advice the friendly justice
of the peace who had married them
two years previously. For ten min
utes he listened to them patiently. as
best he could, following the recrimina-
tons first from the one and then the
other. Finally all the testimony was
in.
Nov, look here, Mandy, I think
you're the M to blame. You simply
haven't taken time to learn 'Rastus.
Haven't you ever heard that a woman
must eat a peck of salt with a man
before she can live with him friend
ly?"
Shore she has jedge," breaks in
'Rastus, "but dat don't mean she got
to fill up wild pepper along wild it
does hit. jedge?"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
What Stood Between rhem.

WHAT $1,000 betWeen Them.
A man and woman waiting for q
car were watching a span of heavy
draft horses pulling a big load up a
hill. Their team work was perfect.
Just look how beautiful those
dumb brutes pull together" said his
wife. why can't human beings dc
as well-why can't we?"
Easiest thing in the world" re
piled the husband. I'VE could if"
Then why don't we?" interrupted
the wife.
IF we had but one tongue between
u.s." finished the brute member OF
the Observation-Disclosures City Journal
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
PANTRY CLEANED
A Way Some People Have.

A doctor said:
Before marriage my wife observed
In summer and country homes, coming
culture, tastes and discriminating ten
denotes, that the families using Pos.
tuR seemed to average better than
those using coffee.
When we we're married two years
ago, Postum was among our first order
Of groceries. We also put In some tea
and coffee for guests. but after both
had stood around the pantry about q
year untouched. they were thrown
away, and Postum used only.
up to the age Of % I had been ac'
customed to drink coffee as q routine
habit and suffered constantly from in.
digestion and all it's relative disorders.
Since using Postum all the old com
plants have completely left me and ]
sometimes wonder If l ever had them"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Write for booklet. "The
Road to Wellville."
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Unjust be boiled).
instant Postum doesn't require boil.
Ing but Is prepared instantly by stir
ring q level teaspoonful In an ordinary
cup Of hot water, which makes 1t right
for most persons.
4 big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in .
heaping spoonful and temper It with .
large supply Of cream.
Experiment until you know the
.mount that pleases your palate and
nave ft served that way in>the future
There's q Reason" for Postum
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
Rich Man speake.

Otto Kahn, returning from Europe
on q sea-gotng palace. praised the
music and the drama In which he haA
participated In. his travels.
1T is q great privilege" he said, ito
go abroad from time to time. The
poor, who cannot enjoy the privilege.
ara to be pitied.
II you know. am not In the same
class as the broker who said:
"'The poor are to be envied. Pow
erty is a blessing
S~Goodness," exclaimed a listener.
respectfully, 4 didn't know you were
rs rich as all that!'"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
CHAPTER v-(continued.)

II put my stomach In the hands OF
your cook, my dear De Sartines, or
what is left OF it since 1 died from
the cook of Monsieur de Richelieu."
Then, Monsieur" said De Richelieu,
"it is evident hat you have arisen too
early this morning. 1t is not the hour
yet for the resurrection"
''Why, here is Monsieur de Richelieu,"
cried the young nan turning to the
marechal with an air of surprise. An
other guest of Monsieur de Sartines!
The resurrection. ha! You are we'll
qualified to speak on hat subject,
Monsieur"
perhaps. but not SO ready to act
in the matter az Monsieur de Joyeuse.'
"And how?"
ooh. ma fol-" said the old warrior,
taking a pinch of snuff, "it is said all
over Paris that should the angel Ga
briel be late, 1t will not matter to Mon
sieur de. Joyeuse. for he a always
blow his own trumpet"
'"Tfat is true" replied De Joyeuse,
'sbut at least it is not an ear-trumpet.
And whom, Monsieur" turning to De
%sartines. ARE we expecting as guests
today?'
"Oh, several people. Madame la
Comteisse d'H%arlancourt Is coming"
Comtiesse d.Harlancourt!" said De
Joyeuse in a reflective tone. Let me
see. Do they not say she poisoned her
k4ESI llUSOdkl0s
mo, Monsieur" cut in the due. "She
only lived with him."
"Ah," said De sartines, ''if you only
knew" He stopped short.
We'll. Monsieur,
Nothing"
De Richelieu laughed. "Mordieu!"
said he, 'it makes me shiver sometimes
when I remember that you are the min
lister Of police, and that your knowledge
Of all mems private lives is SO pro-
found
"And all women's." said De Joyeuse.
who did not seem happy on the sub
ject OF mems private lives in relation
to the police. well, Monsieur de- Sar-
tres. and what about Madame d'Har-
~lancourt!"
Before De sartines could reply, the
voice Of the majordomo announced,
Madame la Coutesse d'Harlancourt."
She was a beautiful blonde, just be-
ginning to fade: in another five years
she would be ~dtstasteful to all men:
In another 10. a parchment-covered
skeleton. An example Of the woman
who lives a fast life and grows thin,
woman who leads a fast life and grows
tat.
II am not late. am II" cried the
cpmtesse. Where's my charming
marechal? All. Monsieur, i thought you
were invisible. but you we're only
screened, I see. by the impertinence Of
Monsieur de Joyeuse and the grandeur
Of Monsieur de Sartines."
Madame" said De Richelieu, kissing
the tips Of her fingers. your host is
Monsieur de sartfnes. who has honored
my house for the day. The Invitation
was sent in my name. but that was
our little joke"
''Indeed!" said the comtesse. who felt
q vague disquiet at this little joke in
which the minister Of police played q
part, but did not show It. And how
are the philosophers. dear Do sartines.
And how are the fools. Monsieur de
Joyeuse3" 3
Il Do not know. madame" replied Do
Joyeu0e. ASK Monsieur de Richelieu."
De Richeliou raised his eye-glass and
Examined Do Joyeuse through II.
From al appearances. madame
said he. they are very we'll"
"You were asking after the health
of the philosophers. madame" said Do
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
Why He Quit.

Two members of a country clut
wei discussing a fellow member. The
latter. it appears, did not have a rep
utation for outbursts Of wild extrava
gance.
Il understand that 'Bucky' Brown
has quit the game Of golf"
What! 'Bucky' Brown? He used
TO be so fond of the game! Why on
earth did he stop playing?"
He lost his golf ball."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
Sxnonsis.

SYNOPSIS,
."THE MINISTER OF POLICE" by
Henry Mountjoy, is a romance of Paris
duringNthe Louis XIV reign. a period when
Europe was in a condition of foment and
p pihsa. th whs sha o H9itaire was as,,s breaking gne 10
Rousseau at the Cafe de Regenance was
preaching the right to think; and when q
n thousand an men, some in the gutter. some
explosion of the revolution.
Madame Linden. an Austrian lazy,
a5.er completing a simple mission 90 the
rIench county, fingers on In Paris. ENJOY
.nE the gay life there. De Sartlnes. Ine
minister of police, thinks she has some
Ssmer motive thar pleasure In deiaydnss
neT departure and surrounds her WIN
Spies TO discover. IL possible, whether she
Is Cabling in state plots.
De Lussac is a noble OF excepuoHIta,
character of that period. Handsome, Wllh
there is still about him something that
stamps him as a man apart. something OF
the visionary, the enthusiast and the poet,
rare IN that age of animal lust, chilllng
wit and embroidered brutality. He Is, IN
fact. stepped in the philosophy OF Rous-
into practice through his connection with
q secret society that is plotting the down
fall Of the state. Before he has gone far
love with the beautiful Austrian. VINO
~persuades him his method Of Fighting the
wrongs Of humanity is impracticabie, ana
her to live.
As he leaves her house a fellow con,
spirator. his chief, joins him, says several
OF their members are arrested. and en-
trusts the secret articles of the association
to him. He then explains to De Lussac
that their only, nope is to intimidate the
minister of police. This can be accom-
plished only by obtaining an incriainat-
ing contract signed by the minister OF po-
lice and in the possession and safe keep
ing Of De Richelieu, De LussaSs, cousin.
With this contract in their possession they
can dictate terms to the minister of po-
lice, obtain the release of the members
already imprisoned and be safe them
selves.
D., Lnssac goes home, buries the papers
he has just received. writes Madame Lin
den that he is attempting one last mission
for the society, N also writes an assoc
ciate telling him where the papers may
be found in case of his death. Then he
enters Richelieu's home and almost sue
ceeds In getting the document, but Is sur
prised and leaves it in a drawer which he
has unlocked. Before he can make an
other attempt he is arrested and taken to
the Bastile but not before he has told
Madame Linden how nearly he succeeded
In getting the document. She, realizing
how desperate her lovers position is. Wis
Its Richelieu's home and succeeds where
her lover has failed.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15

Secure.
It wax the dead of night when all
good people are supposed to be in
bed and asleep.
John" whispered Mrs. Caudle. I'm
sure there's a burglar at the front
door"
That's all right; he can't get In"
replied John, sleepily. Il have the
latchJkey in my own pocket"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-08-15
Irritating Skin Troubles.

O~HU
80 prevalent in summer, such q,
hives. poison oak, channg. sunburn
eczema, etc.. are quickly relieved wheI
Tyrees Antiseptic Powder IL usea
CSC. at druggists or sample sent fre1
by Us. Tyree. Washington. D. C.-Adv