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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
BOARD PICKS HOME
FOR NEW FEDERAL
RESERVE BANK HERE
Will Open Temporary Quar-
ters in Lafayette Building.
Meeting Soon to Perfect
Final Organization Plans.

Temporary quarters at 3Oi and sO6 Laf-
ayette Building Fifth and Chestnut
streets have been engaged by the Fed
eral Reserve Bank OF Philadelphia The
rooms, two moderately sized ones. are
situated on the corner of the building.
overlooking Chestnut and Fifth streets
The directors Of the bank VIII 90 to
Washington next week for conference
with the Federal Reserve Board, which
Will be held on next Tuesday, when the
directors of the y new institutions. to
be situated in various pp' s of the coun-
try will be present.
Plans for the opening of the new hanks
and their operation will be discussed and
1t Is expected that they will be placed
In actual operation by the first of No
Vember or shortly after. This is nm
derstood to DE the plan of the Federal
Reserve Board
secretary Of the Federal Reserve Board
Willis announced today that tna hoard
has under consideration certain acoourt-
ing systema, with a view to recommend
Ing one of them for use by the reserve
banks 1t Is the belief that the banks
Will desire TO install uniform system of
accounting and bookkeeping.
The accounting plans ultimately 10 bs
adopted viii probably call for extensive
use of mechanical devices. An announce
ment was made today that manufacturers
of such devices. including typewrIters,
adding machines Notwithstanding ma
chimes, and others who may be Interested
lu the subject, would be supplied, upon
application, with copies of a tentative re-
port on accounting, prepared for the board
by committee OF experts.
This report outlines the systems Of sc-
counting which are suggested as a basis
for consideration and Is accompanied by
a series or forms. The forms Will NOT
be distributed, but may be examined at
the office of the board by responsible
persons ON and after October 90.
II was further announced that the board
expects In the near future 10 hold a gem
apal session, at which will be present
OF the several Federal re-
serve banks ana that at that time on
1ortuntty will be given for discussion Of
mechanical devices by those present or
lv q subcommittee,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
FRESH FRJUTS

Quiet and without important change Ap-
ples. per bbl.--Jona than, S3d3.5O; Gravensteln,
s2.2Ja3i Blush, 81. .25d3 Twenty ounce, 1850
s., 75a2; other good eating varieties, $i 75S
$3.50; medium. s1d1.5O crab, s4,5OQ5:
crab apples, per bushel basket. $1,000
1.75; apples, Western per box. Jonathan.
81. 20ql .G5 Crimes golden s12511. 90: APP
pies, Delaware and Pennsylvania, per hamper,
8oa0Os Ounces, per bbl., $2g3.50 Lemons,
per box. S3dI. Grapefruit Florida, per
Porto Rico, ST 25Ta 20; florida, $1&2.5O. Gran
berries, Cape Cod, Early Black per bbl, A.bO
40; cranherres. Cape Cod, Early Black per
crate 81 1.T5G2; cranberries, Jersey, per crate
Dark, Sl.TJu2.2O; light, SIH1.2j. Peaches
Virginia, per 2O-lb. basket, 4Oa T5c.; do, do.
per crate. S1lll.T6; do, Delaware and Mary
land, per basket, 45gsOc.; do do. per crate
SlIl. peaches. New York and Pennsylvania,
per basket-larga white or yellow. dOc.4Sl
medium, 40IJOc.: peaches, Jersey, white
yellow, per s-basket-Extra large. TJc. aS1.25:
medium. 2og4oc. Pears. New York, per bbl.-
Scckel S4.5Oq6; Bartlett. No. 1, S4a5. so; do,
No. 2. $25oaSj Beurre Bose, $4q5.5o sheldon.
d Anjou. 50. .25a3 30 Duchess, 81 225a3.25; How
ell. S2d2.5O; other varieties S2ID3 pears,
Bartlett or seckel, per bushei basket 81 26a2.
Grapes, New York-Concord, per S-lb. basket,
l3g15c.; do, per Alb. basket, 5000: Niagara,
per Alb. basket, sQ1Oc.; Deawares, per Alb
basket 124l5c:; grapes, Concord, per crate
40a5oc.; do, do. per 2O-lb basket 35940c.
Plums, per S-lb basket, 2D1i Csc. Cantaloupes,
Colorado. per crate, $1g1.5O; do, do, flats,
GOG.qSl. Watermelons, Jersey, per 100, $40
Gr25.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
NOTES OF THE RAIL

According 10 figures issued by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. Eastern rail-
roads operating 66.s32 miles in August
against 56,7S9 In the same month of last
year had operating revenue of S117OC9, $40,
against Sl24.T64 OSa last year; operating ex-
penses, s7s,OlS,045, against sS7,7569O2 In
1913; and net revenue S37,991, COL, against
sSI, ,O0,lSO In August OF last year,
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Union Pacific Railroad, in
Salt Lake City, the following directors
were elected; oliver James. A. j. Harl-
ing, r. w, Goelet. NJ. Hughitt. W. a.
Hartman. o. II. Kahn, r, s. Lovett. c.
A. Peabody. William Rockefeller. w. c.
Rockefeller, NJ. l.. Schff. ]. F.. SchmIt
w. v. S. Thorne, Frank Trumbull and
r. A. Vanderllp Seventy per cent. of
the stock was represented.
William t. Grier has been appointed
general traffic manager of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. He will be In charge
OF the railroads freight and passenger
business. The office is n new one. He
was formerly general coal and freight
agent of the company. He was born in
this city and entered the service of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway as an
office boy In 1883.
Boston was chosen as the city I'm which
the convention OF the American Associa-
ton OF Travelling Passenger Agents will
be held in 1915, at business session of
the organization in San Francisco. Of
ficers We're elected as follows; President,
L. F. Manning, Santa Fe, Boston; vice
president, w. d, Wood, Wabash, st.
Louis; secretary and treasurer, Elliott
Monnett, New York, Ontario and Western,
Chicago.
Within the next few days the Federal
mediation board win name two additional
arbltrators to decide disputes between
Western railroads and employees, which
threatened 10 result in strike last
spring. Four arbitrators have been
named by the railroad managers and the
employees.
The Supreme Court OF the United States
will decide whether or not a State may
compel railroad 10 transport passengers
at rate not remuneratlye and what con-
stitutes such non-remunerative rate, as
the result OF arguments begun before the
court in Washington in the case OF the
Norfolk and Western Railway against the
State Of West Virginia. 1t Is maintained
by the railway that the rate of 2 cents a
mile for passenger transportation Is in
effect conascatory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
Sailing Today

Str. Frutera (Nor.). Arnesen, Kingston.
United Fruit Company.
Str Auchendale (Br). Cowan, Newport
News, j. A. Mccarthy.
Steamship Company,
str Mohican, ONetIl. Norfolk. ETC., Clyde
Steamship Company.
Str. Wiilnocket. Perry. New York, Jonathan
SH Sir Anthony Groves, Jr., BristOw, Baltimore,
schr, Pendieton sisters, Small. Calais. A. D.
Cummins q Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14

tonnage in the steam market Rstse are ~ ~ y
CharteriEg OF sailing tonnage Is az stanLsti'i,
STEAMSHIPS.
Jessmore CBr). Montreal 20 picked n,-ts
United Kingdom. grain, 10000 quarters, 8s.,
October. '
V!nland CSor), Baltimore to Scandinavia n
ports, grain, 65O) quarters, S.. October,
Nasconia Cswsd.l. same 1900 quarters, Is.
Cd. OCtober.
I.angholm CRrD, Atlantic range 10 plstat
ports United Kingdom, gritn, 2j.OOO quarters,
p. Cd; option French ports. IS. SJ.. Noyem-
Der.
siaresfeld CBr). Baltimore to London. oats
5000 quarters, 2s. 3D.; option Geneva. S..
Angola gRr), si7e tons. Norfolk to Philip,
piues, coal. private terms, prompt
Isle OF Jura tBr), 2is5 ions BaItir,ors o.,
Havana, eoal, private terms. promDJ.
Desola (Br.), 1854 tons Portland % liver
pool. apples, IS. 3D., prompt.
Ytncenzo d Giorgto (Nor), 6l6 tons Halifax
70 Liverpool or Glasgow, apples 2s, gd,
FTaIn QNor), 1852 tons, Charleston to Scan
dinayiah ports oil cake. private terms prompt
general cargo los, October
klldals CBr,l. 2+S6 tons. Gulf to Vaitel
Kingdom, cotton Ais; ga, October November.
Str. - (ST), 625 t0ns. Gulf trads two
years. S821b, March w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Firm conditions rule In the foreign ex-
change market and demand sterling has
advanced to 406 4s7. while cable trans-
fers have gone TO 4NG49S The strong
demand Is maintained and its influence Isl
accentuated by the scarcity OF CONNER
cial bills. particularly or the grain va
rety. Francs are 6Ot1a and 5O51A for
cables and checks respectively, ana
marks arc quoted 92Ada21s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
vessels Arriving Today

Str. Pawnee Rich. New York, merchandise,
clyde Steamship Company.
str Ericsson. McNamee, Baltimore, pasSen-
gers and merchandise Ericsson Line
Str. Alsh CBrJ, Norfolk, ballast Joseph C.
Bk Doris Qtal). Buenos Aires. bones, Yves
enberg s. Co.
schr. ]. Howell Leeds. New York. laths A.
schr. Winnegance. New Brunswick. Iaths.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
LIVE STOCK QUOTA~7ONs

o, CG4AiIepAGso' G4i ps' oSts a = FoGs-.,RsSeipts.
butchers. F.s5qs15: good heavy, 81. rs.
rough heavy $1,000. 50. lght, ST.T5gS iO, pigs,
eelpts, 1900 head; markets stsSdy 10 lover.
hesyezs s8.s5gz ~ cows and heferH. y3.T5a 3. 81:
81 .4o6s.s0: calves. sell 25 sHEE.P. re
celpts. 40.00o head; markets, strong: native
and Western, S3.,O42eQs lambs. S1gQGgI.s0,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
BANKS HERE WILL SHIP
100000 TO GOLD POOL
Goes Out in Response to Call From
Chairman of Fund.

In response to the call of Chairman A.
II. Wiggin, of the Gold Fund Committee
for the shipment of Philadelphias sub
scription of 100000 to the 800, 100000 gold
pool which was received this morning
by the Philadelphia Clearing House Asso-
citation, the money will be shipped late
this afternoon.
The s2,OO0OOO represents 25 per cent. Of
to the pool, and has been in the vaults
of the Clearing House since the latter
part of last week.
This citys first contribution will prob
ably be made UP in gold certificates and
will be transferred direct to the New
York Subtreasury, where 1t will be con-
verted Into gold coin, later being shipped
to the Bank of England's branch in OF
tawa, Canada, and foreign exchange bills
issued against it by the Gold Fund Com
mittee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
VEGETABLES

Trade slow and prices generally favored
buyers. White potatoes per bushel-Pennsyl-
tatoes, Jersey, per basket, 85845e. sweet po.
tatoes, Eastern Shore, per bbl--No. l, sl.lo
Carolina, per bbl.-No 1.S1.7 756 2; No. 2, T5c
gsl; sweets, Jersey. per bbl.-No. l. $500
2.75; No. 2 Sl.6Olp1 10; sweets, Jersey, per
basket 4IaoOc.. Onions, per bush, 35dp46o. :
do, choice, per 1OO-lb bag, 81 do. medium,
per 100-lb bag 10000 Cabbage, domestic. per
ton, SHgtO. Celery, New York, per bunch, 10
@20c, Mushrooms, per Alb basket, S1.4O9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14

COTTON CONSUMPTION LESS
Total for September Was 415,1e4
Bales; Fewer spindles Active.

WASHINGTON. Dot. 14.--A report rs
sued today by the Census Bureau shows
cotton, exclusive Of linters, consumed
during September, 1914, was z5,194 rum
ming bales, compared with 49, ,4S5 bales in
1913; held In manufacturing establish
ments on September 30, 556,06s bales in
1914 and 614,5Sl in 1918; and in independent
warehouses; 1.661,s56 bales In 1914 and
1895, ,1J5 in 1913. Imports were 1876, equiv
alent to 500 pound bales, in 1914 and 7449
in 1913; exports, Including linters, 125,Ts
running bales I'm 1914 and 93O,32s In 1918.
Cotton spindles active during August
were 30,562,1s5 In 1914 and 80,634.S8t I'm 1913
Linters consumed during September
were 1889 bales in 1914 and 1887 in 1913;
held in manufacturing establishments,
g., ,9A bales in 1914 and 52.491 in 191Si and
in Independent warehouses, $3.50 bales
in 1914 and 24.6S1 in 1913
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
THE LONDON MARKET
War News Considered Good, But
Trading Is Small.

Trading Is Small.
Trading was small in London today, at
tendance was light and operations were
restricted. Members of the Stock Ex-
change made a new request to the com
mlttee to open settling rooms for unoffi-
GIal business. News from Belgium and
France was considered good.
The New York Stock Exchange Com
mlttee's action with regard TO listed guar
anteed stocks was welcomed. Americans
We're Inactive, however. Consols were
quoted at 6S1R Kaffirs showed a steadler
tone The rebellion in South Africa was
regarded as serious A call for G750.OOO
russian Railway loan was payable today
Money and bill rates were weak, but un-
changed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
POULTRY

LIVE.-Market quiet, With ample ofter-
inRs at recently revised prices, Quota
old ROSTERS, t1a12c.; spring chickens. accord
Ing to quality, 13m16c, exceptional lots higher;
ducks. t3a14c.; geese 19atIc.; guineas young,
Weighing ? lbs. and over apiece, per pair, 1Oe :
DO, Weighing ilbH1A lbs. apiece, per pair. GOO
65c; do. Weighing 1 ID. apiece per pair 5Oc' :
old, per pair 6Oc. pigeons. per pair, l541Sc.
DHESSED.--Demand sufficient to absorb
the limited offerings Of fine desirable sized
stock, values Of which steadily held. Quota
tions: Fresh-killed poultry--Fowls per lb.,
seiected heavy 2ic.; weighing 4ia as lbs.
apiece. Zoe do, lbs. apiece, i94o /
do, 815 lbs. apiece, 16h d1T nc. (; do.i 3
lbs. and under. 15q16c.; old roosters, dry pick,
ed, 18l3c; broiling chickens, nearby, Weighing
15alp2 lbs. apiece, 2Od22c do. nearby, faIr 7
20 good, leafsc; chickens western, 4. lbs. and
over apiece. 1Sc.; do do, 3lb lbs. apiece, fat.
15@ 10c. do, do, az a lbs. apiece, 1870 lac. !
brong chickens, Western. l492 lbs. apiece,
17c. do, fair to good, 12T914c.; squads. per
doz-whlte. Weighing II TO u lbs. per doz.
93.65ai 20 white, weighing 3 TO 10 lbs. per
doz ~ 7jq9.50; white weighing 8 lbs. ,psr
do2, s2.25a24o do do. lbs. per dog, 81 ~ 70
az; do, do, 089h lbs. per doz,. S1.259l.6o'
dark 81 IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
DAIRY PRODUCTS

CHEESE.-Oferings moderate but ample
for n the limited requirements of the trade.
full-cream choice, 15ho.: do. do, fair to
good "a = a 15c. do part skins, ga 13c.
BCTJER.--Fancy stock well cleaned up
at steady prices, but medium grades dull and
weak. Quotations: Western fresh. solid
packed creamery, fancy, specials, 33c extra,
Sic; extra hrsts. 29h a 3Oc.; lrsts 2SGl 29c. ;
seconds, 2G4 27c. ladle packed 2td 23c.. as
TO quality; nearby prints. fancy, SIC, do,
average extra, 326p 33c. do, hrsts, 20631c. ;
do. seconds, 2792Sc. Special fancy brands
OF prints Jobbing at 3sa lOc.
EGGS.-A good outlet for fine new-laid
eggs and market firm. Quotations. In free
cases nearby extras, 3Ic. per doz. nearby
rent receipts, 81 so per standard cases. ex-
cept!onsl lots higher Western extra, lrsts
IS. 40 per case; do, frsts, $3.50 per case: do.
seconds. SB.6O6I6.9O per case. Candled and
recrated fresh eggs were Jobbed out at 500
31c. per doz., to quality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
PORT OF NEW YORK
steamships Arriving To-day
Due Tomorrow
Steamships to Sail
Movements Of Vessels

Str, Canton (swsd.) for PhiladeIphIA. sailed
from Gothsnburg October II
str Crown Point (3r) London for Pbila-
delphia. arrived Halifax Octobsr ii.
Str. pominion (Br.), Philadelphla for Iavsr-
pool, paAssd Kinsale October 49, expected Al
dock today.
Str. Wet Point CBrl. PHILADELPHIA for Lon
don passed Lizard October i8
str. Lille OBr). FOR PhuGdelphfs salad
lom Port Antonio October "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Sun and Tides

Sun rises. 600 a. m. Sun sets. 5:24 p. m.
PHILADELPHIA.
High water. 0:2i am. High water. Dol p. m.
Low water. All a. m. Low water. 4:21 pr
REEDY ISLAND.
High water. 6:l3 am High water. $40 n m.
Low water. 10 30 am. Low water. 1880 pm.
BREAKWATER.
High water. 1924 a, m. High water. 3;IS pm.
Low water. 0:19 am. Low water. o:5S pm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
NEW YORK BUTTER AND EGGS

NEW YORK Oct h,-Butter. top grades
nFul, receipts 1s,Ad2 packagea. Creauiarv 80
-, 31lAo; higher. scoring S2o.
p -. Irregular, Receipts $50 cases
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
PROVISIONS

market quiet and unchanged City beef, In
sets smoked and air-dried, 3Od9io.; Western
pteet, in sets. smoked and air-dried. 31a32c
CITY beef knuekles and tenders, smoked and
tlI-drled, Jl1S2c.i Western beef, knuckles and
lenders. smoked 31g32o; beef hams, S9sa4O;
pork, fsamilyi S2eg26.5Oi hams, 8. p. cured,
loo; DO, DO, smoked. i0a16lkc.: other hams,
ssmioked, city cured, as to brand and average
igYglIc.; hams smoked. Western cured l6lRfp
TO-; do, boiled. boneless, 23a24c.; picnio
srioSrs snoIiiaS9rsS ,S.P P; cured, loose t1&q12c.; do
Ing to average loose, 16d16l4c. breakfast bs-
son. son. as to brand and average. city cured goa
lard. Western, refined, tierces. 1O&d1ic.: do
do.' DO, tubs, lo9a1ic.; lard. pure city, kot-
We We rendered, In tiorces, 10h911e.; lard, pure
city, Kettle rendered in tubs 1iT1Ihc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
N. Y. CURB MARKET

Quotations at the opening session Of the
New York curb Market today ranged as
follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
GRAIN AND ELOnR

WHEAT.-Receipts, 12o.6G4 bush. The
market advanced Nc. with fair demand
from exporters and miliers. Quotations: Car
lots in export elevator.-No. e. red. spot and
October, SiO1@l.10; No. 2, red Western
120.
CORN.-Receipts, 13,45s bush Demand
improving and prices 40. higher. Quotations
Gar lots for local trade, as to location.-No.
stho.
. -oATs.-Receipts, 1oo,o2o bush Market
nrin ana 10. higher with fair demand.
Quotations No. ?, white, 81 y n 52c stand.
ara white, 00h a J1c.i No 3, white, 50M 80 ~
-. FLOUR-,Receipts, 16I5 bbls. and ,485, ,57s
i3s: its, ,. In sacks Trade slow. but mill limits
steW9Gfliy held. Quotations per ie6 lbs. in wood
GIL do, patent, sc.25a5.eo: Kansas
9tS Ssa5 saoEs so :542gS e5 spring trst clear
soii 4oa5. 70i do, fayorite brands seg6J0 city
mills choice and fancy brands, t66p05O; city
NILS regular grades-Wlnter clear, 81 con
q do, straight, s4.9Oa5.15; do, patent$5 .25
RYE FLOUR-QuIet and unchanged. We
quote nearby and Western in wood at SJa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
REFINED SUGARS

Market dull at recently revised prices. STAN
ard granulated, e3Oo; fine granuiated g. 25o ;
powdered, 93Jc.; confectionery A, G.15c.: soft
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14

Monday being a legal holiday, realty
matters were neglected. The courts were,
however, in session. and number OF
land damage cases were heard, prInci-
pally appeals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14
FREIGHTS AND CHARTERS

TTansa tlantio inquiries were met with ampl,
tonnage In the steam market Ratss are "A IN
OF sailing tonnage Is az q stAndstiIi
I'm, ararrrr.--
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14

The market is likely to be dun until
after election, as the loan item comes IN
for public approval. II the vote Is affirm-
ative, and it certainly will be unless
voters are careless. public improvements
will go ahead. These affect real estate
and will tend to better feeling.
Mortgage money Is needed, but II IS
not being furnished freely. Rates are
unchanged. LESSOR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-14

The record OF mortgages on Monday
was a very respectable list. Out Of SO
separate ones placed on the record, 20
were furnished by building societies.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-19


Copyright, 1914, by the Newspaper
Enterprise AssociatiOh.)
''Margie," said~Dick when he came
home, after telling dad about Jacks
secret marriage to Mary, don't you
think father is looking badly?"
81 hadn't noticed it." 1 answered,
but I have not seen him very much
since Uncle John died and he was so
very sick"
Mother will be awfully disappoint-
ed" he said, for she had it all plan
ned out how Jack was to live at home
and pay her board. Now 1 suppose
they will want a place by them
selves"
'Of course they will, answered, "
said Dick, ''for was not going to let
Mary in for a life with the mater.
Why, Dick, what do you mean by
that?" said.
We'll" he answered, somewhat
shame-faced, 81 don't mean anything
against mother, but you know, Mar
gle, she is exceedingly hard to get
along with.
AS l grow older l hope I'll grow
more tolerant, said Dick, and l
echoed the hope for myself:
There is only one excuse for in
tolerance, and that is youth and mex
perience in life.
Father wants you to go over and
ten mother, Margie."
"Gracious!'' exclaimed, isn't that
applying your pet name of Miss Fixit'
with a Yengeance?"
ooh, go on, Margie; you'll know
what to say"
That's all right, Mr.. Flatterer, I
recognize those honey words and I
also know why you are saying them.
Perhaps Aunt Mary will go with
me-"
But for once Aunt Mary played
traitor. q couldn't do it, Margie, she
said, and besides l think Mary will
1oad mo, Of tho hocnitoV
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-19

IS OF A WIFE
OF JACKS MARRIAGE
his father, and Dick said, Its up to
you, Margie"
I found Mother WaVerly at home
and seemingly much surprised at my
visit.
And then in my usual manner I
blurted out the truth. tried to tell
her how sweet Mary was and how
thought it would be fine to have Jack
settled down when he went in bust
ness with his father.
Which he will never do with my
consent" said Mrs. WaveEly with
compressed lips. -
Immediately there came into my
mind that old Greek poem where the
poet called "a rock the mother-in->
law of ships, and I wondered if
Jacks marriage was to be wrecked
by his mother.
"Oh, Dad has already fixed it up
with Jack, /" / said quickly.
"sAnd then I'm the last one to be
told?" she asked in a white heat of
anger. You probably knew of it
when you went to call on her and
encouraged her.to pull the wool over
the eyes of my poor, unsOphisticated
son.
l could not help but laugh at this,
as Jack or any other college boy is
far from unsophisticated. But l has
tened to explain that Jack and Mary
had been married longer than Dick
and l and that Mary was now in the
hospital very i'll and their baby was
dead.
As / mentioned a baby Mother
Waverly changed front. Poor girlI'
she said, where is she? III go right
over and see her You know, Margie,
my first baby was born dead and 1
have never gotten over the awful feel
ing had when they told me-"
Now isn't that strange? am sure
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The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
UPPER FLOOR OF ANNEX
UNFIT FOR CHILDREN
Part of Johnson School Unsafe, Says
Municipal Architect Ashford-De-
cidedly Bad Fire Risk.

Pupils should not be permitted to at
tend classes on, the second story of the
antiquated, yellow frame shack officially
known as the johnson School Annex"
In the opinion of Snowden Ashford,
municipal architect.
81 hardly would 60 to the extent OF
saying the structure IL imminently un-
SAFE" he said last night. but do
believe emphatically that no classes
should be permitted on the second
story of the building.
'Tn addition to being somewhat risky
for children, the structure is a decid-
edly bad FIRE risk. Its proximity to the
main school building makes the annex
doubly q dangerous structure. 1t GER
tainly should be replaced by q modern
one.
with respect to repairs. the annex is
in fairly good condition. Metallic CELL
ings have been installed. and several
weeks ago the shingle roof was COW
cred with the paper. The rooms are
well heated and the building seems to
be comfortable"
The annex" was erected In 1871. and
for q long time was used for school
purposes jointly by white and colored
pupils. II Is q frame structure, with
an odd-appearing flight OF wooden
steps leading to the upper floor. The
four rooms have somber-looking
wainscoating. antique blackboards. and
discolored plastering. Each has an i'm
mense. oId-fashioned stove-the kind
that David Harum declared required
two men and a boy TO keep running.
and was either red-hot or stone-cold
all the time