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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-11-21

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memoir. and hurry along.
After Genevisve had led Belle away.
Mr. Fluetts quickly mastered him
self.
First of ALL" ne began with Inn
pressive earnsstnsss. n want to sm-
phasise the fact that whom I snuffed
out that mans life was In immi-
nent peril OF my own. When I
snatched UP the candlsstick. IL ever
= man had murder In his heart Felix
Page had at that moment.
Tho rest was automatic: I could
no more have stayed the deadly blow
than I can now hope to escape its
consequences. Revolt from almost q
lifetime OF pitiless, persistent perss-
cutton hlled me with an Irresistible
impulse to destroy and rendered my
arm invincible."
! went with him, step by step. over
the ground that Is already familiar.
Felix Page had ever been the thorn
In his flesh.
WELL" he added. bitterly. he has
succeeded. As has ruined me not only
financially, but body and soul a. we'll.
Time and time again he Haunted
In my face some old letters which my
wife wrote when she was mere girl.
They were such as any artlsss, in
experienced StTl might write to . man
who has for the moment captured her
fancy; but how could that be made
clear to q public ever greedy for scan :
dal? How would those letters read In
tho light OF my wife's years and the
dignity OF her present position? Yet
the scoundrel has threatened me times
without number that he would scatter
them broadcast.
"Then--the ruby; that was a crown
ing stroke. He deliberately stepped
IN and wrcsted It from my grasp sim
ply because no In some way found Out
that had set my heart upon u for my
ool!ection. II was ~ u - perpst-
ualiy haa He aAessS u1oA ~ Sul6s q
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kWl. but nsv4y q clever imitaeAsa.
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CHAPTER XIV.
The Cipher S0lred.

AYA'S ante-mortem state.
msnt. properly aAtosted By
Dr. Larrimer. DR.. De Breen.
the hospital secretary ana
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CHAPTER XIV.
"Thjmble, Thin ble"-

r 10 needless to dwell upon
the scene In Alfred Flustts's
study: I shall take up mere
~ such details a. constitute
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CHAPTER XIII.
Confession.

STARED at Burke In speech.
less amusement. The pos
sibiiities opened up by this
revelation left me bewil.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
A BIT OF INFORMATION.

There is a delicious touch of hu-
NOR in the letter which one Roose-
welt, claiming residence at Oyster
Bay, n. Y, writes to the chairman
of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee. He yearns to tell the
committee about the relations of this
country with Colombia and Panama,
anent certain preliminaries TO build
ing the Panama canal, and he OBJ
serves, by way of apology for sug-
gesting such an intrusion on the
valued time of the committee:
was President throughout the time
of the negotiations with Colombia, and
then with Panama, by which We ac-
Quired the right to build the Panama
canal. Every act of this Government
II connection with these negotiations
and with other proceedings for taking
possession of the canal zone and be-
ginning the building OF the canal. was
taken by my express direction. or else
in carrying out course of conduct
1 as President had laid down.
Now that Mr.. Roosevelt recalls
these matters, general recollection
of them will doubtless recur to the
public mind.
Mr.. Roosevelt has never been in
the habit of apologizing for the
things he did in public Office. He
made the building of the canal pos
sible, and has persisted in not being
ashamed of it. The community per-
sists in agreeing with him.
In demanding the opportunity to
be heard before S25,oOO,OOO shall be
paid to Colombia, Colonel Roosevelt
is manifestly within his rights and
the proprieties. The suggestion that
the Foreign Relations Committee
may decide not to let him appear in
person. but will ask that he subrlit
in writing anything he has to say,
is hardly worthy of consideration.
The committee will hardly take
such a cowardly course. 1t would be
frank confession that it didn't dare
face the man responsible for the
very proceedings for which the pres
ent Administration seems strangely
anxious to make apology and pay in
demnity. The country will hear
Roosevelt, if the committee will not.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

The great mass of the Filipino peo-
pie are all right when left alone by
the half-educated, self-seeking Ma
lay politicians. But they are not
left alone, and the clamor for Sin
dependencia" gets louder and louder
in spite of the fact that the islands
today enjoy almost as much self
government as full-fedged Arneri-
can State, and infinitely more than
the District of Columbia.
The kind of independence the Fill
pinos need is the kind that will give
them something more than little
rice and fish to eat. Sanitation, ir-
rigation, road building, the conquest
of cattle diseases. the extension of
the school system, the building of
good roads-all these will give the
Filipinos independence. Such a pro-
gram takes time.
American politics ought to have
absolutely nothing to do with the
problem. Certainly Government SER
wants over there ought not to be
changed merely because there has
been n change of Administration in
this country.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

people have scattered to widely sep
arated parts of the town. They have
changed their geography rather than
their morals. They are harder than
ever to find, and the police bewail
the fact. But it is also to be borne
in mind that if the police have diff
fculty locating them for purposes of
suppressing them, other people must
be having corresponding difficulty
locating them for other purposes.
Thoroughly to try out the theory
of this law in Washington is going
to require time, patience, and deter
mined purpose to make it work.
Commissioner Siddons, in charge of
the Police Department, is giving
measure of close personal attention
to the difficult task which does him
credit, and may be expected to in
spire the police to their best efforts.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
AMERICANS IN THE
PHILIPPINES.

Il is reported that leaders of the
United Spanish War Veterans are
preparing to lay complaints hefore
high rational officials over the al
legged dismissal from the Philippine
civil service of more than 500 vet
Grams of the Spanish sh-American and
Philippine campaigns. For this Gov
ernor General Harrison is blamed.
There is a great deal to be said
against the off-hand dismissal IF
Americans in the Philippines, al
though in this instance the figures
are exaggerated. In an not quite
zoo have been let out of the insular
service since Harrison went to Ma
Mia last October, many of whom
were women, or men with no war
record.
The islands and everybody in them
are victims Of politics. There al
ways has been too much political
jockeying with a problem almost
wholly economic and educational.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
ALASKA MUST WAIT.

A good chance to save lives and
shipping was lost when both houses
of Congress refused to appropriate
money for a wire-drag survey of
Alaskan waters. This is one of
Alaska's vital needs, need of far
greater Importance than the $780,
900 or 100000 expenditure in
volved.
The "Saw.tooth" mountains of
Alaska run up and down to sharp
and irregular points. They extend
under the waters in the same jagged
formation. Heavy fogs prevail, and
the combination makes navigation
very difficult.
In edging their way up the tortu-
ous inland passage all ships blow
their whistles and judge their loca-
ton by the echoes from the "Saw-
tooth" peaks. Since the customary
surveys have failed to locate many
jagged rocks, accidents are alto
gether too common. The waters are
from 200 to 900 feet deep and so
icy cold that no human being can
live long enough to be rescued un-
less help is close.
The wire-drag survey, which
simply means hauling a submerged
drag along behind a survey ship,
would encounter these hidden rocks
with the same certainty that the
sounding methods miss them. Each
rock would then be charted and
marked with q huoy.
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THE JONES WITHDRAWAL

Mr.. Jones played the generous
part toward the President and also
toward Democratic Senators wko
were embarrassed sadly by the ne
cessity of voting on his confirmation,
when he asked that his name be
withdrawn. This entirely aside from
consideration of whether he could
have been confirmed or not.
The event proves that the nomina-
ton was unfortunate. With fullest
recognition of the utmost claims for
Mr.. Jones' qualification for the re-
serve board, this much is very plain.
1t could not be less than a grave en-
barrassment to Senators to line up
for or against him. The President
asked a measure of personal loyalty
that could not be displayed without
real political sacrifices; and the sac
rifices would have affected party as
well as personal interests.
Once made, it would have teen
better that the nomination should
have been confirmed, because the
new currency system may be sub
jected to strain that ought not to
be imposed upon it in this stage of
its development. Political conse-
quences may conceivably be far
reaching. The President has been
defeated, in a matter for which he
employed his utmost force. 1t is his
first real defeat, and it breaks down
an impression that was fast becom-
ing a sort of superstition, that his
grip on Congress could not be
broken.
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LIGHTNING LEGISLATION

Found: A State legislature that
vas sensible, economical, speedy,
and quiet; all in one day. This
great and unusual honor goes to the
State legislature of Ohio, which con-
vened in special session at 10 o'clock
Monday morning and adjourned at
g o'clock that night. 1t was the
shortest legislative session in the
history of Ohio.
Nor was it a hand shaking or mu-
tuaI admiration session. 1t was a
very valuable one, for it reduced the
State tax levy. Did you ever before
hear of a State legislature meeting
for the sole purpose Of Tightening
tie burdens of the citizens little :?
The legislature Topped off two mills
Z. ON the highway levy, twenty-eight
i lis from the common school
sessment, and .o13 mill from the
Is liking fund tax. Two other i'm
7 ortant bills were passed in this re-
: arkable session Of day.
1t is at least comforting to know
sat such a record is possible on
rare occasions.
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IT'S ONLY "AU REVOIR."

The caucus of Senate Democrats
has not said good-by to the river
and harbor pork barrel. Its action
in laying the measure aside in or
der to take up the trust legislation
was merely an EAU revoir" to the
pork barrel.
That luscious proposition in pie
will be back with US next session.
1t will be marvel if, in the end,
the opposition is able either to kill
or effectively to reform the bill.
A more convincing sort of argu-
:nent will have to be produced
against it than has been developed
by most of its assailants as yet.
1t should be killed because it rep
resents a policy of river and harbor
improvement, for the encourage
ment of commerce." under which
in fact commerce has been driven
from the rivers, and harbors on the
ocean fronts of the country have
been largely monopolized by private
and corporate interests.
1t should be killed because lot Of
the money appropriated on pretense
of making streams navigaole has
been in fact devoted to developing
water powers that are now in Power
trust hands.
1t should be killed because the
contractors for dredging and other
work contemplated by it maintain a
combination to boost for the legis-
lation in order to get contracts un-
der it.
Not that the public especially
needs the work done, but the con-
tractors need the contracts.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
MAKING A REAL MILITIA.

The task of making over our ma
tional guards into a real militia
proceeds apace. The latest improve
ment is the dropping of three major
generals, thirty brigadier generals,
and more than 100 coIonels. 1t may
be CALLING to the dignity of these
high officers to be mustered out for
no personal fault of their own, but
the law directs very plainly that no
State militia shall have officers with
out adequate and proper commands.
Some of the State militias have
been like Central American
"armies." with a plethora of gen.
erals and scarcity of privates. For
instance the presence on the rolls of
the thirty brigadiers preshpposed
the enrolment of about $4,000 more
enlisted men than there really are
in the militia. The militia has an
authorized strength of 100000, but
it is recruited up to only 10000
officers ard men.
Bringing up the standard Of
drills, maneuvers, and marksman-
ship are the problems next to be
Strengthened out. After that should
come a reduction of infantry and
corresponding increase OF artillery
and cavalry to bring about .he
proper proportion of the various
arms Of the service.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
THE MARKET BASKET

Why not try the market basket
the effort to reduce the cost of
/ ing?
Not so very long ago the market
| asket was a household fixture,
cen if it did not have the place of
r onor among the parlor bric-a-brac.
, re wife of the banker did not scorn
/" get up early in the morning and
rIb elbows in the public market
18th the wives of the butcher and
ne candlestick maker. Alas! To-
Y the spouse of the banker is not
only one to shun the market and
e basket. The wives of the arti-
ns, the small tradesmen, the
r erks, and the laborers keep her
ompany.
1t is so easy to step to the tele-
Dhone and order the days provi-
ons with airy grace. More than
hat, how many take down the re-
liver without q thought of what
ley want and then agree to take
ne delicious this and the lovely that
iust in season. at the suggestion
- the purveyor? When the first of
ne month rolls around the bills are
gh and the tradesmen must wait
n their money.
Are the women of today ashamed
be seen practicing the same care
i economy that the men must use
- their business affairs? Who will
ing the good old market basket
ack into style?
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TAKE THE TIMES ALONG.

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The Washington times., 1914-07-24
THE HOT WEATHER

It may reasonably be hoped that
the present spell of intense heat
marks the seasons climax in this re-
gard. Yesterday and last night
brought a parching wind that re-
minded strongly of those scorching
blasts which the Western plains
sometimes experience when the
south winds blow strong and steady
c rrrerts of superheated air, fairly
charring vegetation.
The best way for suffering hu-
nanity to alleviate its discomforts
ir such a time is to forget. them.
T chew stimulants, smoke lightly or
better not at all, eat moderately,
ard get the days work done early
IN the day.
But do the days work. 1t offers
the surest means Of forgetting the
bodily discomforts for time. Moth
ing is more certain to keep one IN
mind Of the heat, than to spend ones
time trying to fight it off.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
JUST MlORNIIENT
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius, the
Sunshine Man.

:" 'Tis told OF Grecian sculptor
whilst engaged upon beautifying a
temple. that visitors would remark TO
him about the waste of time and en-
ergy he spent upon the lofty pillars
They said. Why do you waste such
skill where no human eye can behold
Only the bird can reach such a place.
The sculptor. looking up. and resting
his Chisel for a moment. replied. The
gods will see it. Learn to do Your
work just as well and thoroughly; even
II II be obscure to the world, remember
that God can see where the world looks
not"
Two children were playing In a
railway cutting. and an approaching
train whistled to warn them out OF
the way. The little sister had the pres
brother Of three years old. placed him
in a cleft of the rock. and told him
to cling to the rock, She at the same
time ran to the opposite side and did
Cling close to the rock. Johnnie! He
did. and she did, and they were safe. {"
Rock of Ages. cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee
God knows our burden-bearing pow
er. A little boy was helping his father
to unpack some boxes OF goods. His
father took the parcels from the box
and put them on the outstretched arms
of the boy. Don't you think you have
load enough said passer-by. Father
knows best how much ought to carry
said the lad. IT showed trust and con-
fidence. His fathers love would not
oyerburden him."
Be careful to go strewing In and out
Thy wav with good deeds, lest 1t come
about
That when thou shalt depart.
No low, lamenting tongue be found to
say.
The world is poorer SINCE GSAn won't st
away.
But make so frfs rfD hoyfN
Thy house OF clSi Mao ata small
spread about
When death unlockS the eoor and lets
thee out Alice Cary
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

Mrs. +. z. Richardson. Mrs. Ishmael
Burton. and Miss e. Yeatman.
One of the most valuable services
performed by the committee Is care
of the house and supplies. Between
$50 and 200 men find lodging In the
mission every winter, and the bed
ding, towels, and other supplies for
these men is provided by the COM
mittee of women. A complete re-
port of receipts and expenditures
is published annually. The last re-
port shows contributions toward
a rummage sale. for the missions
Thanksgiving fund. for house fur
payment of lighting bills.
During the coming winter a special
effort is to be made to increase the
membership SO that more effective
work may be done both along mate
nal lines and in the evanselistic serv-
ices A strenuous effort will be
made to raise the residue necessary
for the installation Of plumbing
during this summer. as 1t Is thought
bids will be lower for such work
during the dull season.
To Broaden It's Work.
A large membership also will make
possible a broader usefulness In the
unreported work of the committee,
such as visiting the sick. ministering
to individual needy cases, and fol-
lowing up the cases OF men who
apply to the mission for shelter.
The present officers Of the commit
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
By MISS MARGARET GowANs.

counsel. so there has been organized
a social club which has proved one
OF the most successful ventures.
Any Italian girl or boy. sixteen years
OF age or over, is eligible to MEM
bership. They elect their own Of
hcers and make their own rules.
The dances given once a month
curing the winter for several years
nave been more than successful.
While thoroughly enjoyable, these
and always chaperoned by members
OF the society who had been for
some time furnishing music and re-
freshments for these entertainments.
but lately the boys, imbued with
spirit Of social responsibility, asked
the privilege Of attending to these
details.
There is an erroneous impression
among the public that the italians
attend these classes and clubs be-
cause of material aid, but such n
not the case On the contrary. such
aid has neither been sought nor
found necessary. among these chill
dren. but the benefit end pleasure
derived from these gatherings ac-
count entirely for their faithful at
tendance.
To gather the children under tn.
beneficient influence OF their mother
church. special attention is given to
religious instruction and the form
ing of character.
The society faithfully visits the
homes OF the children. and thus
many cases where attention is need
ed. either for their spiritual or tenn
poral welfare. receive care which
they would otherwise miss
The parents belong mainly to the
laboring classes and their earnings
are very limited. They are q. tenn
perate people, very frugal and moral
and are generally blessed with large
families.
Thew are uuick-tempered and i'm
petuous. but very sensitive to the
good and bad treatment they re-
ceive. A good action or kind
word is never forgotten.
The Italians help one another, so
there is rarely if ever a call for
financial assistance.
The society trusts to assimilate
these children. direct them toward
what is good and profitable.
The Italian work of the Christ
Child Society has gradually grown
and spread its influence among the
Italians OF this city. and this success
Is due to the earnest and Jealous
work OF the corps OF volunteer work
ers. who realize that. in helping
these children. they are doing the
work most pleasing to the Christ
Child. who was Himself poor and
neglected when on this earth.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

About nine years ago. at the re-
quest of Cardinal Gibbons. the christ
Child Society turned its attention
10 the children of the Italians who
had been attracted to the Natlonal
Capital In large numbers oy eA-
tensive building operations.
The undesirable conditions whicn
usually surround the Struggling
foreigner, ignorant OF our language
and often destitute Of means pre-
vailed among them, and the inter-
ests of religion and good citi1en-
ship alike demanded that true cnari-
" should extend to them a welcoH-
ing and protecting hand.
In view of the tendency OF the
children of Italy to segregate anu
their reluctance to mix with o'neA
natIonaIIties, it was deemed neces-
sary to win their confidence by es-
tablishing a special settlement mouse
In the northeastern section Oh uho
city. The gratifying results ha'e
more than justified the undertakings
There's an average of about 90 chil-
dren who regularly attend at the SET
tlement house "nere SidSS~S
Quoted in plain sewing. dressiiiaN
ing. millinery, embroidery ana laoe
work for the girls and for the ooSs
classes in basketry and carpentry.
The little ones, too young TOT the
regular classes are taught uhuer 'h'
kindergarten system. ~.
There is a good library NJ the us
posaI OF the girls and boys, anu IL Is
intsrestiny TO note that the DOORS
most called for by boys as wen as
Iris are fairy tales and DOCKS on
American history. ., ys.rs
There has been for seVeral yea.
on one evening each week. cluo ior
boys ranging in age from ten 10 SIX
teen Years. where they coulo Fray
games, occasionally having ooNihs
match. ,ba
Men prominent in the anairs OF the
citv Kindly give informal talks TO the
boys on such subjects as inc LIE
of christ" American ctZcnsnlp'
and Honesty in Business; nese
lectures, especially when Illustrated
have been greatly appreciated.
The older girls. who are formed
into a band of Christ Chi'd Com
paniors", meet socially on SundaS
afterroous. As the girls and boys
outcrow their childhood and So cut
into .hc world to aid in providing
for the home, it Is felt that they. an
Q spscial manner. need attention and