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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-11-13
TONY PAPAS
 IS 0N TRIAL

Tony Lithetakis, better known as Tony Papas, is on trial for assault with intent to kill. The case is be- ing heard by Judge F. M. Brown and a jury. Papas is defended by Judge Medley, of Cordova. The case will require all of today to conclude.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-11-13

Select your Christmas presents now at soc on the dollar. Plant & Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-11-13
Special Show Tonight.

| Homer's Odyssey, in three reels, Gaumont Weekly and stirring con- edy. You cannot afford to miss these pictures. Will be shown only once.
 At the Orpheum. Admission 25 cents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-11-13

Otto Binder arrived on the North western with a number of high-class films, which he will exhibit at the Orpheum theater. Homer's Odyssey, an epic poem, will be placed on the screen tonight. Cleopatra, one of the finest films now on the market, will be shown at the local theater.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08

turn until-tonight," she replied. a
hoarse note creeping into her voice
He did not meet me on my return.
His brother Leslie came to the dock.
He-he said that Challis, who came
back from Europe two weeks ahead
OF me, had been called to st. Louis on
very important business. My husband
had been living at his club, / under.
stand. That is all can tell you. sir. "
Il see" said the coroner. gently.
He opened the door for her and she
passed out. A number OF men were
grouped about the throbbing motor
car. They fell away as she ap-
preached, silently fading into the
shadows like so many vast, unwhole-
some ghosts. The sheriff and Drake
came forward.
"This man will go with you. ma
dam" said the sheriff, pointing to an
unsteady agure becide the machine.
He is the only one who will under
take II. They're all played out, you
see. He has been drinking. but only
on account OF the hardships he has
undergone tonight. You will be quite
safe with Morley"
No snow was failing. but q bleak
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08

spair came through her lips. ending in
a sob.
80 far as that?" she murmured.
Then she drew herself up with fine
show Of resolution. But ] must not
stop here. Thank you"
watt" cried the other. The girl
turned 20 her once more. "Is-is II
a matter OF life or deatb7"
There was a long silence. Yes. ]
must find my way there. IL is-death."
Sara Wrandall laid her heavily
gloved hand on the slim fingers that
touched the tire.
Listen % me-" she said, a shrill
note OF resolve ringing In her voice.
Il am going TO New York. Won't
you let me take you with me?"
The girl drew back, wonder and ap-
prehenslon struggling for the mastery
OF her eyes.
But am bound the other way. To
the inn. must 20 on"
Come with me" said Sara Wrandall
firmly You must not 90 back there.
know what has happened there.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08
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George Barr McCutCheOn
C0oN0GHZ /0z2 oy CH0NCT
EO77H1HZ NJ bILODDIHzN 81 CO1@1fT

wind blew meanly. The air was free
from particles OF sleet; wetly the fall
OF the night clung TO the earth where
il had fallen.
IF he will guide me TO the Post
road. that is all / ask" said she hur-
riedly. Involuntarily she glanced up
ward. The curtains in an upstairs
window were blowing inward and n
dim light shone out upon the roof of
the porch. She shuddered and then
climbed up TO the seat and took her
place at the wheel.
A few moments later the three men
standing in the middle OF the road
watched the car as il rushed away.
by George, she's wonder!" said
the sheriff.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08

me 10 the station. No! Better than
that, IL there is some one here who is
willing TO accompany me 10 the city,
he shall be handsomely paid for going.
Ii is but little more than 80 miles.
refuse to spend the night in this
house. That is final"
They drew apart TO confer, leaving
her sitting before the fire. stark fig
ure that seemed TO detach itself en-
tirely from its surroundings and their
companionship. At last the coroner
came to her side and touched her arm.
II don't know what the district at
torney and the police will say 10 IL,
Mrs. Wrandall, but shall take it upon
myself 10 deliver the car 10 you. The
sheriff has gone out to compare the
numbers. II he finds that the car is
yours, he will see to il, with Mr..
Drake, that it is made ready for you.
take ii that we VIII have no difficulty
in" He hesitated, at loss for
words.
I'm finding it again in case you need
it for evidence?" she supplied. He
tor Sheet, TO present the car TO the
state after it has served my purpose
tonight | shall not ride In il again"
THE sheriff has a man who will
ride with you to the station or the
city, whichever you may elect Now,
may trouble you to make answer TO
certain questions | shall write out for
you at once? The man Is Challis
Wrandall. your husband?> You are
positive?"
81 am positive. He is-or was
Challis Wrandall."
Half an hour later she was ready for
IL 9 trip to New York city. The clock
in the Office marked the hour as one.
A toddied individual I'm great buffa-
10 coat waited for her outside, hic-
coughing and bandying jest with the
half-frozen men who had spent the
night with him in the forlorn hope of
finding the girl.
Mrs. Wrandall gave final instruc-
tions to the coroner and his deputy,
who happened to be the undertaker's
assistant. She had answered all the
questions that had been put to her,
and had signed the document with a
firm, untrembling hand. Her veil had
been lowered since the beginning Of
the examination. They did not see
her face; they only heard the calm,
low voice, sweet with fatigue and
dread.
81 shall notify my brother-in-law as
soon as l reach the city," she said.
He will attend to everything. Mr..
Leslie Wrandall, / mean. My hus-
bands only brother. He will be here
in the morning, Doctor Sheet. My own
apartment is not open. l have been
staying in a hotel since my return
from Europe two days ago. But |
shall attend to the opening of the
place tomorrow. You will find me
there"
The coroner hesitated a moment be-
fore putting the question that had
come to his mind as she spoke.
Two days ago. madam? May in
quire where your husband has been
living during your absence abroad?
When did you last see him alive?"
She did not reply for many sec
onds, and then II was with a percepti-
BILE effort.
Il have not seen him since my re-
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08

the small matter of 80 miles. even un.
der the most trying OF conditionsg
Sharply there came TO her mind the
question: was she the only one abroad
in this black little world? What OF
the other woman The one who was
being hunted? Where was she? And
what OF the ghost at her heelsg
The car bounded over a railroad
crossing. She recalled the directions
given by the man at the station and
hastily applied the brake. There was
another and more dangerous crossing
a hundred yards ahead She had been
warned particularly TO take IL care
fully, as there was sharp curve in
the road beyond
Suddenly she jammed down the
emergency brake. startled exclama-
tion falling from her lips. Not 30
feet ahead. in the middle OF the road
and directly in line with the light OF
the lamps, stood black, motionless
figure-the figure of a woman whose
head was lowered and whose arms
hung Imply at her sides
The woman I'm the car bent forward
over the wheel. staring hard. Many
seconds passed At last tho forlorn
object i'm the roadway lifted her face
and looked yacantly into the glare of
the lamps. Her eyes were wideopen,
her face CHASTITY white.
God in heaven!" struggled from the
suifening lips Of Sara Wrandall. Her
fingers frightened on the wheel.
She knew. This was the womanl
The long brown ulster; the limp.
futtering veil? "A woman about your
size and figure" the sheriff had said.
The figure swayed and then moved
n few steps forward. Blinded by the
lights. she bent her head and shielded
her eyes with her hand the better TO
glimpse the occupant OF the car.
Are you looking for me?" she cried
out shrilly. at the same time spread.
ing her arms as II in surrender. II
was almost wall.
Mrs. Wrandall caught her breath.
Her heart began to beat once more
who are you? What do you want?"
she cried out, without knowing what
she said
The girl started. She had not ex-
pected TO hear the voice OF a woman.
She staggered TO the side OF the road.
out OF the line OF light
Il beg your pardon" she cried
II was like a wall OF disappointment
Il am sorry TO have stopped you
Come here" commanded the other,
still staring
The unsteady figure advanced Halt.
ing beside the car. she leaned across
the spare tires and gazed into the
eyes OF the driver Their faces were
not more than foot apart their eyes
were narrowed I'm tense scrutiny.
What do you want?" repeated Mrs.
Wrandall, her voice hoarse and trem.
ulous.
Il am looking for an Inn. II must
be near by. | do"
"An inn?" with start.
II do not recall the name. II is not
far from n village. I'm the hills"
DO you mean Burton's?"
yes. That's It. Can you direct
me? The voice Of the girl was faint;
she seemed ABOUT 10 fall
1T Is six or eight miles from here"
said Mrs. Wrandall, still looking In
wonder at the miserable nightfarer.
The girls head sank; moan OF do
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08
euardIno AoaInst Expense.

II took New York millionaire to
hlt upon the best scheme yet for cut
ting down household expenses II one
must wed; he married fashionabie
mllliner-Baltimore News.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08
SYNOPSIS.

Challis Wrandall is found murdered in
Burton's Inn near New York. Mrs. Wran-
dali i summoned from the city to Identify
the body. Wrandall. IL appears, had led
q gay life and neglected his wife.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
CAUGHT AGAIN

A young fellow, the son of a veal
thy man, was engaged in some cler-
ical capacity by a friend of his father
in order to try and make something
of him. He was, however, shiftless
to the last degree, and nothing he
said could be relied upon.
One day his employer called him
into his private Office and gave him
a sound lecture. He dwelt chiefly on
his preVarication and wound up by
saying: You know, James, that you
are always lying"
"Sir," said James, 81 would have
you remember that am a gentle
man.
There you go again. - said his en-
plOyer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
KNEW FRACTIONS

Young Albert was a practical
youth and everything that he learned
at school he endeavOred to apply in
his daily life and work.
The lad recently become very
friendly with a little boy who had
recently moved in that vicinity and
one afternoon his mother asked him
if his little playmate was an only
child. Whereupon Albert looked very
wise and triumphant.
Hes got just one sister," he said.
HE tried to catch me when he told
me he had two half-sisters, but
guess 1 know enough about fractions
for that. "-Harper's Magazine.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
1T WORKED

A young lady took down the re-
ceiver and discovered that the tele-
phone was in. use. 81 just put on q
pan Of beans for dinner" she heard
one woman complacantly informing
another.
She hung up the receiver and wait
ed. Three times she waited, and
then, exasperated, she broke into the
conversation.
Madam, smell your beans burn
ing" she announced crisply. A hor-
rified scream greeted the remark, and
the young lady was able to put in her
call.-Christian Endeayor- Herald
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Lawyer Shoots Himself;
Poor Health Is Cause

Poor health is believed to have been
the motive for the suicide of William
D. Henry, an attorney. fifty-eight years
old, who ended his life last night by
shooting himself in the head when alone
in his home, at 10 Kirk street. Chevy
Chase.
Mrs. Henry was Just coming in the
door when she heard the shot which
ended her husbands life. In the library
she found her husband stretched out
on the floor and grasping an old-fash-
ioned revolver. He was unconscious.
DR.. Thomas X. Conrad, the family
physician, was summoned. but Mr..
Henry died. though the doctor worked
over him for two hours. States At
torney Spates. at Rockville. who is cor
oner for Montgomery county. was no
tilted, and instructed DIR. Conrad TO
issue n certificate in accordance with
the facts.
. DIR. Conrad said today that he would
give a certificate of suicide.
He added that Mr.. Henry had been
complaining of his health recently and
he believed it was his physical condi-
ton which led him To end his life.
Mr.. Henry practiced his profession
here and In Maryland. Besides his
widow. he leaves two sons. one of
whom attends college in Washington.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
BAN PUT ON TOWELS
BY DISTRICT HEADS
Ordinance Being Drafted as
Recommended by Health
Officer Woodward.

Regulations recommended by Health
Officer w. c. Woodward prohibiting the
Use of the common towel in the District
are being prepared by the Commissicn-
ers, and probably will be adopted within
the next few days. The proposed ordi-
nances. which will be made part or
the health regulations, are now in the
hands of the Corporation Counsel for
drafting into legal form.
The common towel is placed by Health
Officer Woodward in the same class as
the common drinking cup. the use or
which he has heretofore recommended
be abolished.
..Tndoubtedly there is danger in the
Use of the common towel said Health
Officer Woodward today. "Communfca-
BILE diseases may easily be transmitted
by q towel which is used ny scores OF
persons daily.
'Enlightened communities are fast
recognizing that common drinking cups
and common towels are sources OF
danger and should be abolished. Man.
Of the States have adopted stringent
laws against their use.
1T is nv belief also that glasses II
AL soda water fountains and places
where soft drinks are dispensed should
he thoroughly ster:lized af;er each nso
This applies also to the GROWERS oT
receptacles IN which beer Is sold. A
saving we'll recognized by health de-
n. rtrnents in all cities is that an ounce
of prevention is worth a pound of cure
The adoption of the proposed regulation.
will mean a long step in the right
direction in Washington"
Paper towels already have teen sub
stituted for the roller towel In the Dis.
trlct Building. The use OF the common
towel in the Federal deDariments also
is prohibited by executive order.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
MISS WILSON SINGS
TO BLIND AUDIENCE
Congressional Library Thronged
for Song Recital by Presi-
dents Oldest Daughter.

Miss Margaret Wilson, oldest daugh-
ter of the President, gave a song re-
cital before an audience Of blind
people ct the Congressional Library
last night. Halls and corridors were
crowded while Miss Wilson sang. and
the reading room for the blind, where
the recital was held. was packed from
wall to wall.
Miss Wilson wore a pink dress and
upon her entrance from a side door
received much applause. the blind
listeners seeming to feel her pres
ence. She opened her program with
Weingartner's 'Liebesfeier." and her
audience showed the keenest appre-
citation of each of the twelve songs
she sang.
The program: "Liebesfeier' tWein-
gartner): with a Primrose" tGrieg); 4;
lullaby tMozart): AVE Maria" tSchu-
bert): Faithful Johnnie" (Beethoven):
Bonnie Charley Moo Ava" old
Scotch: 'Leezie Lindsay" old Scotch: a:
''Thc backed Car" old Irish
Jock o. Hazledean." old Scotch !:
''Nvmphs and Shepherds" (Purce1D :
''The Sheepherder" daForge): where
the Bee Sucks" Carmel.
The recital which was directed by
Miss Gertrude 7. Rider. is the first OF
a series to be held for the blind In
the Congressional Library.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
BRIDE DIES g DAYS
TIER TAKING POISON
Suicidal Attempt Not Reported
to Police Until Coroner Is
Told of Death.

From the effects of bichloride of mer-
curry taken on the night of February
81. Mrs. Ruth Catherine Hales, eight
een-year-old bride of r. T.. Ilales. a
died last night in her mother 8
apartment in the Rockingham. =
In spite of the fact that Mrs. Hales
took the poison more than A month
ago. no report was made TO the police
until her death had been reported to
the coroner last night Coroner hewitt
visited the apartment shortly before
midnight and after a talk with Mr..
Hales and DR.. Montgomery Hunter, the
family physician, issued a certificate of
suicide.
Mrs. Hales dissolved six tablets in a
tumbler of water and drank about half
the solution. That she lived so long
after taking the poison was due to the
fact that she was in excellent health
at the time and Immediately after TAX
ing the poison regretted her act. and
made a determined fight against death.
Mrs. Hales took the po son in mo-
ment of despondency. Her husband was
in the room at the time. and she i'm
mediately told him what she had done.
A physician was summoned and every
effort made to save the young woman's
life, but she continued day after day
to grow weaker, and for the last week
it had been realized that there was prac-
tically no chance for her recovery.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
BLAMES SOCIAL EVIL
ON MOTHERS SILENCE
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett Urges
Women to Educate Their
Sons and Daughters.

''The failure Of mothers to teach their
daughters the truths OF eugenics and
the sex relation" declared Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett. director Of the Flor
ence Crittenton Homes. last night. be-
fore an audience Of women in St.
Agnes Episcopal Church. has been the
cause Of the ruin of tens Of thousands
of girls"
Speaking in the interests of the Flor
ence Crittenton Homes. Mrs. Barrett
appealed to womankind in general, as
individuals, and as organized bodies. to
teach boys and girls of the danger In
violation of the moral laws.
Lack of common interest has broken
up more happy homes than any other
factor possibly" said Mrs. Barrett.
The same rules which restrict women
are advocated by Mrs. Barrett for men.
in the argument that the double stand
ard of morals is wholly wrong.
III mothers and fathers of this gen
Grafton would cast aside their false
pride and frankly teach their sons and
daughters the responsibilities of sex
ano the higher ideals Of motherhood
and fatherhood, there would be more
happy homes, less divorces. and a bet
ter race in future generations" she
said.
II am glad that there is hirh stand
ard of morality set for womanhood,
declared Mrs Barrett. ..and ] am glad
that women who violate the standards
Of morality are ostracised by society"
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Building of New Bank
To Begin Immediately

The contract for the new building of
the National Savings and Trust Com
pany has been awarded to the Boyle
Robertson Company. OF Washington.
Building operations at Fifteenth street
and New York avenue northwest will
start Immediately. a section OF the
present Lehman building adjoining will
be razed The new structure will be OF
light granite, containing five stories. the
lower floor to contain banking Offices,
and the upper floors office rooms FOR
private tenants.
Appleton p. Clark, jr.. prepared the
plans. The improvement is estimated to
cost S3O000O
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Gives Quick Home Cure
For Corns, Callouses
And All Foot Troubles

This, information will be welcomed by
the thousands of victims of daily foot
torture Don't waste time. Get IL at
once. No matter how many patent
medicines you have tried in vain this
treatment which was formerly known
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
POSTMASTERSH HAD
TO PAY POLITICIANS
Democratic Committees in
Pennsylvania Demanded 5
Per Cent of Salaries.

YORK. Pa. March 2s.-Revelations
made public today that candidates for
postmasterships in York and Adams
counties had to sign agreements to pay
5 per cent of their salaries to the Demo-
cratic State and county committees.
created intense excitement. and drastic
action Is expected to follow.
The Postoffice Department some time
ago received sworn affidavits to this
effect, and the disclosure is expected to
force immediate action.
Allen NJ. Seitz. former chairman OF
the York county Democratic committee.
said 1t was the only way the committee
could get money.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Yearn for Food
Don't. Spurn It
A Brisk Appetite Is a Healthful
Necessity. Stuart's Dyspepsis
Tablets Quickly Restore
Lost Relish for Food.

Unless you have a real hearty desire
for food you should by all means take
no chances of stomach trouble. for a
loss of appetite means a signal Of dis
tress from a deranged digestion.
When the stomach wants food it sig
mails the mind through the nerves. and
these excite the taste buds in the mouth
which at once sccrete large quantities
of saliva. This Is called mouth water
and all OF US know when our mouths
water" we want food.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets very quick
ly restore appetite by making the stom-
ach want food. The stomach readily
RECEIVERS from indigestion. dyspepsia.
etc. AZ soon as it is enabled TO digest
food. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets taken
after each meal quickly digest that
meal and thus wonderfully rest the
stomach.
In short time the digestion assumes
its normal condition. and then appetite
and a good appetite. tools the nat
ural consequence. One may actually
fiuidize a few Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets. place them in u glass tube with
meat. grains, vegetables. etc. and these
tablets will digest the contents OF the
tube without aid.
Just think tken how quickly and Ell,
ficiently they act when they are mixed
with the food In ones system and wha'
a great relief it is to he digestive ap'
paratus to have its fluids so enriched.
Go to your druggist today and Obtain
a 5O-cent box and make the actual test
yourself after you have eaten a large
and hearty meal.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25

only to doctors.
will do the
work. dissolve
two tablespoon
fuls OF CalUCiue
compound in a
basin of warm
Mat.r Soak the
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Garrison Resting.

Secretary of War Garrison today went
to Atlantic City for his health. 1t
was announced that the Secretary
would be away several days.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25

feet i'm this for full fifteen minutes.
gently rubbing the sore parts" The
effects are marvellous. All pain goes in
stantly ard the feet feel simply delight
ruI Corns and callouses can he peeled
right off; bunons. aching feet sweaty
smelling feet, get immediate relief. Use
this treatment week and YOUR foot
troubles will be a thing of the past.
Ca'ocide works through the pores and
removes the cause. Get II twenty-five
cent box from any druggist. Medical
Formula Laboratories Of Chicagu.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Half Million Cows in
New York TuberculOus

NEW YORK. March 25.-Half mil
lion dairy cows. one-third of the en-
tire number in New York State. are
tuberculous. and physical examination
can detect not more than per cent
uf the infested animals.
This alarming assertion heads
statement sent to Governor Glynn and
the presiding officers of the State
Legislature today by the New York
milk committee. an organization
rounded by the Association for I'm
proving the Condition of the Poor.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
Sunken Monroe Will Be
Blown Up With Mines

The stea mship Monroe. which was
Junk BY the steamer Nantucket off Hog
lsland. Va. January 80, with loss of
rorty-one lives, will be destroyed with
-un-cotton mines by the revenue cut
ter Onandaga.
Orders to this effect were issued by
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Newton. following reports by divers that
the bodies of the missing victims had
been washed out to sea.
The Washington times., 1914-03-25
New Haven to Explain
Dissolution Agreement

NEW YORK. March 25.-A meeting
of the board of directors of the New
Haven road this afternoon will au-
thorize a circular letter to be sent to
every shareholder explaining In COM
plete detail the terms of agreement
that were reached between the New
Haven and the Federal administration
on Saturday.