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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
This Is unkind.

Tommy-Pop, what is free.
thinker?
Pop-A freethinker, my son. is any
man who isn't married.-Philadelph
Record.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
a HousehoId secret.

4 can't get the sugar to stick to
the doughnuts."
4 know a good scaeme, but don't
tell anybody"
Very well"
use little library paste. kan
sas City Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
His Escape.

Single handed boasted Braggon
who claimed once to have been sol
der, 4 at one time succeeded in max
ing an entire enemy run"
'Gracious!" calculated the young
woman whom he had selected for an
auditor, did they catch your"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
stole Ten Thousand NickeIs.

Stole en- IHousanu NIcKeIs.
After saving up nickels since 1883,
Mrs. Emily Kuhn of New York lc-t
the entire bagful. 10000 in all, to a
burglar. collection of German coins
was not touched Besides the nickels
a quantity of valuable jewelry was
taken.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03

foreign port 9,
whether on the
China station, in
the Philippines or
e ! S e W h e re, the
American sailor
e m e r 6 e S trium-
plant. But Jack
has to have the
equipment to begin
with. H e m u s t
have the spike
nail s h o e s for
baseball and the
up-to-date outfit
that G o e s wi t h
each sport. but
given that he is
then ready to be-
stow his whole at
tention on getting
there. and that he
succeeds beautiful.
ly every athleti.
officer aboard ship
will convice you.
With great pride
they will tell you
how the men IN
der their command
compare profess
sionally with col
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
Inherited.

WAS there ever an informer in
your family?''
What do you mean by such ques-
ton as that, sir?"
Il noticed that your baby is in
clined to be a squealer.''
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
Where He GETS Them.

Frost-Where dc you get your hats.
old man?
Snow-At cafes, usually. But once
or twice I'VE been lucky enough to
exchange at church.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
Had il Fixed.

Now" exclaimed Miss Leftover, as
she set the dictagraph in place behind
the sofa, mo triier is going to get
away without at least giving me ma
terlal for breach OF promise suit:'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
Keep Il DARK.

Saw Miss Footlights this morning
| was terribly, disappointed in her aP
pearance. on Stage she Is fright"
mo doubt. Remember, son, stars
are supposed to shine only at night"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03
lis Status,

THAT man is something more than
a mere marine"
do you mean he is an ultrama'
rine?i
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03

ingly done and the American sal
lors beat the Britishers at their
own game.
One OF the newest amusements
provided for the sailors is the
moving picture show, and this
they enjoy hugely The films are
rented for the most part, though
the navy recently bought set
which Mr.. Edison took depicting
the life of the sailor. This is very
popular. How often exhibitions are
given depends on the weather and
where the ship happens to be. If
in port where the men can get
ashore, there is little need of spe-
cial recreation. But if on cruise
or the weather is bad. then the
movies" are given two or three
exhibitions a week Apropos Of
this feature Capt. H. B. Wilson of
the North Dakota is considering a
plan to introduce the Kinemacolor
pictures soon.
Another innovation which Cap
tain Wilson is also responsible TOT,
according to Paymaster Bovine, is
the setting aside of one of the gun
compartments on the ship as a
reading and writing room Tor the
sailors. Though small, 1t Is a
great boon to them, for now they
can write comfortably at a desk in
stead of on their ditty boxes. More
over there are provided between
thirty and forty magazines with
two or three copies each of the
daily -papers, SO the sailors. when
at leisure, can pass the time read
ing If they SO elect.
"The sailors like dancing" adds
Paymastsr Bovine and though
they may not always take advan-
tage of the band concerts given
every noon and night, IL a popular
air like Great. Big, Beautiful Doll
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03

Turn about is fair play-except
when applied to a hand organ.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03

j / j:
PACK at play is quite characteristic
~ fellow when back of 12-inch gun
N@ sending little pleasantly to a hostile
@E foe Not that he takes his pleasure
lAVH@ seriously; quite the contrary, but ne
@1T does pu. the same vim into 1t whether
4 In the memorable words of Fighting
Bob Evans tits frolic or fight"
Whatever he Does" the feet athletic officer.
Lieut.. S. G. Hooper, remarks in summing up the
situation, 'he does right"
1t Is this determination to be satisfied with
nothing short of the best that makes the Amer
lean sailor such power to be reckoned with,
whether afoat or ashore at work at play. In
athletics alone the American sailor is an expert.
though many are not aware of the fact, and
football team made up of jackies is quite the
equal in physique and prowess of the average col
lege outfit No nation in the world has devel-
oped athletics in the navy to the extent we have
done, and SO important does Uncle Sam consider
the development of sports among the enlisted
men that every ship has it's specially ap-
pointed athletic officer to direct recreative
amusement; to encourage it there is no need
In contests with sailors of other nations In
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1913-01-03

Even the intexication of love may
leave one with a headache the morn
ing after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
Namara- Toye-Scharwenka Recital.

The gifted young singer, Nine. Namara
Toye, and the celebrated Xaver Schar-
wenka. composer of the Polish Dance
and known the world over TO students of
the piano gave recital at the Columbia
Theater yesterday afternoon, which de-
veloped much enthusiasm.
Nine Namara-Toye is a young Ameri-
can soprano, ii pupil of Jean de Reszhe,
who has won Il high place with her beau
tiful voice. Her program included Schu
mann's ''Stille Thranen"; DebuSsy's 'Ro-
nance" Wekerlins 'RerSerettes," Ma
talie Townsend.s 1.-The Thought of You"
PaImer's Song of the Nile" Rubner' $
"Pielrot" savotte from "ManOn,' De-
creus' ..L'Oiseau Bleu'', and Verdis aria
from ..Traviata," 20 -Fors "a I.ui," with
two encore songs, believe Me If All
Those E.ndearlny Young Charms and
Thayer's "I.addie.' Her voice is sweet
and brilliantly flexible, sympathetic
and colorfu She Was cordially re-
ceiVed her personality adding no little to
the charm of her offerings.
Mr. ScharWenka impreSSiVely play ed
the William Tell overture, Chopin $
.Fantasie,' op. ~; LISTS "Recordanza
and his own composition, "Reminiscences
du Bal" Rather d master who knows
how the piano should be played than a
virtuoso with his instrument. the gifted
Polish teacher and composers offerings
made their special appeal to students of
the instrument. His phrasing is analyti-
cally exact and his playing characterized
by masterful precision and power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
FAIR WEATHER TO HOLD
Little Change in Temperature
and No Snow Is in
Sight.

Gradually rising temperature and con-
tinued fair weather is the prospect for
Washington and vicinity for the next
twenty-fOur hours, according to the
weather bureau. The weather is not go
ing to be a great deal warmer, however.
as the minimum temperature predicted
for tonight is 90 degrees, or two degrees
higher than last nights minimum. The
prevailing winds will be from the south
west, and the forecaster declared today
that there is no snow in sight for this
locality at present.
Unofficial weather forecasters however
declared today that a decided change in
the weather is coming. These prophets
based their predictions on the actions of
crows. SparrowS, bluebirdS and other
feathered creatures. They were excited
this morning and the amateurs predict
snow
Although the temperature has been con-
siderably below freezing for several
nights past the little ice that made on
the river was not sufficient to give vessels
that We're prepared for it much trouble.
Rivermen are not anticipating freeze.
as they say the indications are all for
southerly winds, which always bring
warmer weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
EXPERIMENT is PLANNED
TO IMPROVE ALLEY HOMES
Civic Effort to Bring Landlords and
Tenants Into Closer Co-Opera-
ton and Sympathy.

An experiment. mentioned an inter
esting combination of business and phi
lanthropy, is soon to be undertaken in
Washington. The housing committee of
the WOman'S welfare department, National
Civic Federation, has organized along the
lines Of the Octavia Hill Association i'll
Philadelphia in attempt 10 improve
alley homes of Washington
p An experienced social worker is to be
who. with two reliable Noiun-
teers. will coiec; rent weekly on bl-
weekly and viii act as friendly visitors
to the various families, noting the needs
of the. houses at tie time OF the rent
and also the needs of the
families themselves.
1.-TWO distinct kinds of worl. depend en-
tirely upon one another if they are to
bear their full fruit" Miss Octavia Hill
said. in talking of her own work among
the London poor. There is first the sim
pie fulfil!ment of Il landlords hOunden
duties and uniform demand 70" the full
Hllment Of those of the tenants Then.
secondly. there is the individual friend
ship which has grown up from intimate
knowledge and from sense of depend
euce and DrO1 ectiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
DEDICATION OF BIBLES.
Five Thousand Designed for Guest
Rooms of Washington Hotels.

Five thousand Bibles. designed for
the guest rooms of Washington hotels.
will be dedicated at the parish house Of
the Church of the Epiphany next Satur-
day afternoon at 80 o'clock. President
Taft, Rev. r. H. McKim. rector of Epiph-
any parish; Rt. Rev. Earl Cranston.
Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal
Church: Rev Samuel H. Greene. pastor
of Calvary Baptist Church: Rev. Paul
r. Hickok, pastor of Metropolitan Pres
byterian Church; William Knowles Coop
err general secretary Washington Y, NJ.
C. A.; Maj. Richard Sylvester. superin-
tendent OF police. and Col. Charles H.
Lyman, president OF the Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Chicago Grand Opera.

A very unusual presentation of grand
opera was given yesterday afternoon at
Chase's Theater. Neither the hour nor
the auditorium was in accordance with
the traditions of this kind Of entertain
ment. 1t was nevertheless a brilliant
success both artistically and socially.
The opera LA Tosca" reflects in musical
expression the wonderful melodramatic
force of Sardou genius. 1t is opera <Of
the school in which music is an elucl-
dating element of the presentation and
not the first and overwhelming considera-
ton. Nevertheless, Puccini's setting OF
the old story made so vitality familiar by
the most eminent actresses of the world,
is full of melodic charm though dis
tinctly apart from the forms of compo-
sition designated as ''tuneful." interest
centered in the performance of Mary
Garden. Hers is a name to conjure
with. for she has not neglected the arts
of advertising in conjunction with her
sincere pursuit of those of acting and
song. Her performance is a revelation
of tragic power. 1t evinces not only
natural gifts which compel, but thor
conveyed, and the evidences of careful
attention to detail do not detract from
intensity. 1t is customary to refer to
Miss Garden an operate actress
rather than an operate singer. But
her performance yesterday afternoon
surely entitled her to rank with any
singer of the current stage who might
attempt this role. The audience was
large and enthusiastic. OvatiOns We're
accorded not only to the prima donna,
but to Sammarco as Baron Scarpia.
Campagno the tenor. was splendidly
received, and the orchestra acquitted
itself with distinguished efficiency
under the baton of Perosio- Washing
ton has made the acquaintance of the
Chicago Opera Company most aus
piciously and it is an acquaintance
which should ripen in Il manner that
will bring most gratifying results to
the music loving public. An interest
equal to that shown the Mary Garden
Interpretation of La TOsca is being
manifested in Tetrazzini's performance
of the role OF Lucia next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
BENEFITS OF EQUAL SUFFRAGE.
Miss Carrie Harrison Addresses
Brookland Citizens Association.

Benefits to be derived from woman suf-
frase We're explained to member of the
Brookland Citizens Association last
night by Miss Carrie Harrison at a meet
ing in the Masonic Temple. Brookland.
Bristow Adams. president of the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Association, gave
an illustrated lecture on THE Life of a
Forester" Resolutions of coincidence in
memory of Arthur +. Kinnan for eight
years president of the association. who
died January 81, We're adopted. Reports
were received from the chairmen of sew
eral committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
Thefts of Bicycles Reported.

Three thefts of bicycles were reported
to the police last night. William Melton,
lo1? sd street northwest. told the police
that his bicycle was taken from in front
of Congress Hall Hotel. Philippe Capa-
nelli. 60 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
another victim of the bicycle robbers.
complained that his bicycle disappeared
while he was at ,,DS ~ street southwest.
There was coaster brake. lamp and two
bells on the bicycle of Clifton I.omax.
1911 Corcoran street northwest. which he
says disappeared from in front of his
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
State to Publish Schoolbooks.

TOPEKA, Kan, February S.-When
Gov. Hodges signs bill passed last
night by the house. Kansas will become
It's own publisher of text books used by
the school children of the state. The
bill already has passed the senate. Pu-
pills will be able to buy the books at
actual cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
STABLEMAN HEIR TO ESTATE.
George Todd Gets $500. 600 Follow
ing Death of Grandfather.

PORT DEPOSIT Md. February s.
George Todd a stableman, of this place
has fallen heir to S300.OOo by the death
of his grandfather. who went west years
ago. Todd was summoned to Whining
ton, Del, Yesterday and told of the fo:-
tune. -S~- =
When asked what he would do when he
got his money, Todd said he Ynuld try TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
BEACH ALWAYS CERTAIN
He WOULD Be SET FREE
TOO Much Watso," Says Jury
Foreman Regarding De-
teCtiVe Work.

AIKEN, s. c., February ct have
never for moment doubted that when
twelve men heard the testimony upon
which the prosecution based this ridicu-
lous charge they would quickly render a
verdict of not guilty. 1t was a cruel con-
spiracy and 1 knew jury would quickly
detect it,
So Frederick o. Beach declared few
minutes after the verdict of mot guilty
had been rendered yesterday afternoon
The case was given to the jury at ia
o'clock and it was exactly 2:59 o'clock
when the jurymen filed out of their room
and took their seats in the box.
Beach Not in Court.
Neither Mr.. Beach nor his wife was
present and the court waited until 3:15
o'clock. when. although Mr. Beach had
not arrived. Clerk of the Court John w.
Dunbar read the verdict I'VE. the jury.
find the defendant not guilty
Mrs. C.. Oliver Iselin was the only men,
Der of the cottage colony present when
the verdict was rendered. Mr.. Beach
came in moment afterward. and when
one of his lawyers told him of the finding
o. the jury he smiled in satisfaction. He
shook hands with each of the lawyers
and with the four jurors seated on the
front row. waving his hand to include the
rest. and then shook hands cordially with
Judge Spain.
The court stenographer handed him his
god handled. diamOnd-studded pocket
knife. and he next went to the foreman
% the Jury and shaking hands with him,
slapped him cordially on the back. Mrs.
Beach did no. return to the courtroom
aster the dinner recess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
To Learn Real Conditions.

Such knowledge gives power to see
the real position Of families; To suggest
i'll time the inevitable result of certain
habits; TO urge such measures as shall
secure the education of the children and
their establishment i'll life: to keep alive
the germs OF energy: to Wahen the
gentler thought: to refuse absolutely to
give any help but such rouses self
help: TO use the strongest endeavors to
rouse habits of industry and effort, with
out which they must finally sink and with
which they may become independent"
y. number of houses have already been
turned over to the welfare committee for
the collection of rents at the regular COM
mission, and these houses, which are oc-
cupied by cOlOred people. will serve as u
basis for the experiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
STRIKE WOULD AFFECT
$1,000 MILES OF ROADS
Threatened Action of 10000
Locomotive Firemen DiSturbs
Eastern Railways.

NEW YORK, February S-The COM
mittee of managers of the eastern rail-
roads announced last night that their
firemen had voted almost unanimously
to strike. A statement signed by Chair
man Elisha Lee, for the committee, says:
"Advices received by the eastern rail-
roads indicate that the 10000 firemen
almost to a man voted yes on the prop
osition to strike and tie up more than
5000 miles of railroads. rather than ac-
cept the offer of the companies to arbi-
trate through a commission of disinter-
ested men of sufficient numbers ade-
Quately to consider the magnitude of the
questions at issue.
eff the -firemen announce that as a re-
suit of their strike vote their committee
will call out the men the railroads will,
of course, take steps Immediately to pre-
pare for the operation of trains under
strike conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
Hope for Legislation.

This work. it is explained. is not to
take the place of any permanent improve
ment of alleys, but is an attempt to make
awaiting legislation, by bringing land
lords and tenants into closer co-opera-
ton and sympathy; by raising standards
of housekeeping; by securing general
cleanliness and even beauty in the i'm
mediate surroundings.
II is hoped by the committee that such
effort will finally aid in securing the &C
ton necessary to open these alleys in
order that the people may have the same
benefits and care that the street resident
demands and that vice and crime may
aot he given such favorable conditions
as the hidden alley in which to flourish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
Conferences Before Strike.

THE companies feel, however, that
such a catastrophe should. in the public
interest, be prevented at all hazards
The announcement of the committee of
managers that the trend of the voting of
their firemen was strongly in favor of
striking was unofficially confirmed at the
firemen's headquarters. 1t was stated,
however. that the vote will not be COM
pleted until tonight, and no statement
will be made officially until Sunday.
Before any steps are taken in response
to the vote of the tiremen, should that
favor strike. further conferences with
the committee of mana gers will be
sought in an effort TO reach settle
ment The fremen, their representatives
say, are hopeful of coming to an under
standing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08

too much 'WatsO' and not enough 'Sher-
locke, the foreman added with a smile
From the courthouse Mr.. Beach went
directly to convey the good news to Mrs.
Beach He then visited the Aiken Club
where his friends showered him with con-
SratulationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08
Too Much Watso, He Says.

When the foreman. A. II. McCarrell.
was asked why il took the jury so long 10
reach q verdict he asked: Have YOU
ever been up against human nature?
Well, everything in Gods world except
this case has been argued since We went
INTO that room. Some of them wanted 20
bring up old crimes. but there was abso-
lGtely nothing in the case. There was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08

The Chesapeake ami Potomac Telephone
Company will establish three exchanges
in Shenandoah county-at StraSburS,
Woodstock and Mount jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08

Robert Rittenhouse of Kingston. Md.
a member of n section gang on the New
York, Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad
fell backward from n hand car going at
a good speed near Crisfield, Md, Friday
and was badly injYAed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-08

Bible Societ;.. will take part in the
service.
The Bibles We're donated by the Chris
tian Commercial Travellers Association
of America, assisted by the Washing
ton City Bible Society and the Washing
ton y. NJ. C. A. Motion pictures are to
be made of tie ceremonies of dedication
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-27
DRAFT CANE BACK
MARKED NO FUNDS
Tarheel Who Bought Horse, Sold
1t Meanwhile, and Is Locked

After he dad once sought his an
cient haunts and then returned to the
scene OF his difficulty. j. {. Biackl.v.
Il native of North Carolina. fen into
the hands OF Detective Scrgeants
Bailey and Wiltshire yesterday AFTER
noon. and was arrested by ,hem on
the charge of horse stealing. AS a
matter of fact, he Is wanted here FOR.
MS purchase on May Of sl75 hors,,
Win draft on North Carolina bank
which was subsequently, turned down.
lie Will be arraigncd in Police Court
this morning
IN the early part OF this month.
h!ackley, who Is a man Of good ap-
pearancc and address. went to the
stables OF y. G. Cauthorn. al7 East
Franklin street. and told tho proDric-
tor that he wished 10 buy good
horse. Nothing loath to negotiate the
sale, Cauthorn trottcd out the best of
ms available animals, and put Them
through their PAGES. Blaciley finally
selected horse that suited his fancy
In concluding the purchase Black
ley presented in payment Tor the
morse n sight draft for Sl75 on the
oitl@ens Bank or Franklin. y c.
when was accepted by the stableman.
and the animal changed hands lrou,.
or five days thereafter. the draft was
returned ny the North Carolina bank
with the polite statement that Black
ley did not have sufficient funds ON
deposit to pay IT, Cauthorn realized
mat he was the victim OF a "misun-
derstandins,' and called In the police.
The authorities in Franklin and
other North Carolina towns were in
Structed to keep watch for Blackley,
pui BY the time the warning had
reached the Old North State. he had
made his visit and passed on. few
ua3s ago he returned to Richmond.
having DISPOSED Of the horse during
ms travels. The two detectives picked
MIN ip yesterday afternoon, ana book
"a him at the First Police station.
sack ley said that some mistake had
petn mace and that his friends viii