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The Ordway new era., 1914-09-11
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant, rich society favorite.
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
poration, which his father founded and
wealth.. had failed. He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation. His entire remaining
white bull dog and Damory court. a neg
lected estate In Virginia On the way TO
Damory court he meets Shirley Dano-
r1dKe, an authenticated beauty. and de-
eldes that he is going to like yirsinis I'm I'm
ass sea ssfnr wses Il
that the major. Vaiiants father. and. a
man named sassoon were rivals for the
ssssoon saaa S and nd valiant fought . duel On her
valiant nnis Dsmory court. oversrovn
w Mssss aaS q. paee vaans % saves
Shirley from the bite Of a snake. which
bites him. Knowing 'he deadliness OF me
wound and saves his life. Valiant learns
for the first time that his father left vir-
.inia on account Of duel IN whien Doc
his fathers seconds. Valiant and Shirley
become good friends Mr.. DendridEe
srst time. valiant discovers that he has
tournament. survival OF the jousting Of
The theta last i moment e. w Valiant takes tho place
of one Of the knights. who IL sick. and
enters the lists. He wins and chooses
Shirley DandridEe as queen of beauty to
the dismay of Katherine Fargo. former
sweetheart. who Is visiting In Virginia.
The tournament ball at Damory court
draws the elite Of the countryside. Shir-
iey Is crowned by Valiant as queen Of
beauty. Valiant tells Shirley of his love
and they become engaged. Katherine
Fargo, determining not to give up Vail
ley how terrible It would be for the wom-
an who caused the duel TO meet Valiant
who looks so much like His father. Shir-
er was In love with the victim of yAli-
ants pistol, breaks the engaEement: Greet
King. q liberated convict whom Major
against his prosecutor. Valiant pleads
with Shirley. but fails to persuade her
to change her decision. Major Bristow Is
fore dying he confesses to Mrs. Dand.
ridge that he had kept a letter Valiant
had written to her after the duel.
The Ordway new era., 1914-09-11
She Tried to ImssIns rhat Listers
Coming 70 Hsr-Thsn. Thirty
Years Asoi

veAG8 AUot
grave Valiant, standing with the rest.
saw Shirley, with her mother and the
doctor, pass out Of the gate. She was
not looking toward him. A mist was
and the vision Of her remained wayer.
Ing and indistinct-a pale blurred face
under shining hair.
He realized after time that the
yard was empty and the sexton was
locking the church door. He went
slowly to the gate. and Just outside
some one spoke to him. 1t was CHS
holm Lusk. They had not met since
the night Of the ball. Even In his own
preoccupation. Valiant noted that
Lusk's face seemed to have lost its
exuberant youthfulness. It was worn
as II with sleeplessness, and had q
look OF suffering that touched him.
And all at once, while they stood look
ing at each other. Valiant knew what
the other had waited to say.
II won't beat about the bush," said
Lusk stammering. i've got to ask
you something. reckon you've
guessed that THAT Shirley"
Valiant touched the young fellows
arm. "Yes." he said. II think know"
Its no new thing, with me-" said
the other hoarsely. ITS been three
years. The night Of the ball, thought
perhaps that don't mean to ask
what you might have a right to resent
but must find out. 10 there any
reason why shouldn't try my luck?"
Valiant shook his head. NO." he
said heavily. there 10 no reason"
The boyish look sprang back to
Lusk's face. He drew long breath.
sorry II hurt you. Heaven knows
didn't want tot"
He grasped the others hand with a
mans heartiness and went up the road
with q swinging stride: and Valiant
stood watching him go, with his hands
tight-clenched at his side.
A little later Valiant climbed the
sloping driveway of Damory court. 1t
seemed to stare at him from q thou
sand reproachful eyes. The bachelor
red squirrel from his tree-crotch
looked down at him askance. The
redbirds. flashing through the hedges.
fiuttered disconsolately. Fret Cracker,
the peacock, was shrieking from tho
upper lawn and the strident. discord
seemed to mock his mood.
The great house had become home
to him; he told himself that he would
make no other. The few things he had
brought-his books and trophies-had
grown to be part Of It. and they
should remain. The az should not be
laid to the walnut grove. AS his ia
ther had done. he would leave behind
him the life he had lived there. and
the old court should be once more
closed and deserted. Uncle Jefferson
and Aunt Daphne might live on in the
cabin back of the Kitchens. There
was pasturage for the horse and the
cows and for old Sukey. and some
acres had already been cleared for
planting. And there would be the
swans. the ducks and chickens, the
peafuwl and the nsh.
A letter had come to him that morn
ing. The corporation had resumed
business with credit unimpaired. Pub
lic opinion was more than friendly
now. A place waited for him there.
and one Of added honor. In . concaEn
The Ordway new era., 1914-09-11

IKE most cities in the far East.
Shanghai is the proud posses
sor of a fancy name. THE
Gem Of the Orient" 1t il called,
Evening star., 1914-07-07
: SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.
Dranesville District Association
Holds Meeting at Floris.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
HERNDON. Va. July IA meeting of
DranesviIle District Sunday School As
sociation was held Sunday afternoon in
the Methodist Episcopal Church at Floris.
the following officers being elected: Presi-
dent, Dr. Frank W. Huddleson vice pres
ident, William G. Mills; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. Robert Schneider: ele-
mentary division, Miss Maude Yount
secondary, Mrs. William Eads Miller
adult Russell A. Lynn; home, Miss Edith
Fitzhugh; teacher training, Miss Anne
Middleton.
Mrs. Robert Schneider, Miss katherine
Groh and Mrs. Frank T. Israel spoke on
the subject of primary and secondary
work; E. Hilton Jackson's subject was
'"The Adult Bible Glass; Talks were
made by Harvey E Hanes. Frank T.
Israel. Amos Crounse and DR.. Frank
The county convention meets in Hern-
don August %.
j. W. Neel of Martinsburg. W. Va. oc-
cupied the Baptist pulpit Sunday evening,
speaking in the interest of statewide pro-
hibition. petition for a prohibition
and a list of signers equal to more than
half the number of votes usually cast in
elections here has been obtained
Rev. ]. H. Kern. presiding elder of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
preached in Walkers Hall Sunday even
ing and Monday morning.
The resignation of George F. Harrison
received.
Anna Burton the ffve-year daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burton. fell off
a fence and broke her arm.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
VESSELS BEING REPAIRED,
Schooner, Lighter and Barge Are
Taken to Shipyards,

As soon as the schooner Mary Francis,
unloading railroad ties at Alexandra.
completes discharging, 1t Is stated, she
will drop down to the Alexandria Ship
yard to haul out on the marine railway
for attention to her hull under water.
Completing this work. she will resume
general freighting work on the river
Repairs to the large Miller lighter
which is out on the marine railway at
Benefits boatyard. foot of 11th street
southwest. will be extensive. 1t will be
about two weeks before the vessel is
ready to resume service. All unsound
planking and timber in the hull is being
removed. and replaced with new ma
terial. When the vessel is completed and
ready for service she will be practically
a new craft.
The power barge Louise. belonging to
Robert Murphy of Nomini. Va, and en-
ployed in general freighting work on the
Potomac river and on Chesapeake bay
and tributaries. is at a Baltimore Ship
yard for general repairs to her hull and
machinery. Work will be pushed on the
vessel and she will be ready to resume
service this week.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
The Morning

When shades of night are fall
ing, ! always hit the hay; but
from it am crawling at early
dawn OF day. So help me, Alex
ander, l would not miss that
treat; for there is nothing grand
er than morning, cool and sweet.
The little birds are singing. as
they go scooting by: the rising
sun is stringing strange tints
across the sky: the winds are
softly sighing, the dew is on the
grass. and butterflies are flying
above the garden sass. flushed
is the workdav clamor of busy
mart and street. the sound of saw
and hammer. the tread of weary
feet, the voice of town lot boost
er. that stands in need of grease
the crow of wakeful rooster
alone disturbs the peace. 1t is the
sweetest portion of day. this hour
of bliss; and sleep is an abortion
at such a time as this. To see the
bright sun breaking Nights
chains. that had him bound; to
see the old world waking, to try
another round: to see the shad-
ows creeping away. routed flock
oh, who would lie a-sleeping
till Q or 10 o'clock
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
TO STUDY URBAN PROBLEMS.
Civic Leaders of United States Will
Tour Europe.

Nearly a half hundred civic leaders
from all over the country are gathering
in Washington today. preparatory to the
trip through ten foreign countries to study
urban problems. The commission, which
leaves Washington tomorrow. will be
joined in New York by as many more
and sail on the Adratic of the White
Star line.
The commission is to be under the
personal direction of DIR. Clarence J..
Owens. executive secretary of the South
ern Commercial Congress. Last year DR..
Owens conducted commission through
eighteen foreign countries, studying rural
conditions and developments. This year
urban problems and their solution will be
the subject of investigation
Secretary Bryan has instructed all
diplomatic agencies in the countries in
which they are to study to prepare data
for the ivestigators and to aid them as
much as possible in their research work.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
C. E. OFFICERS ELECTED.
A. M. Smith of Falls Church Heads
Northern Virginia Union.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
CLARENDON, Va. July 7-During the
electrical storm Sunday afternoon the
barn of W. W. Sealock, near Mount Oil
vet. at Ballston. was struck by lightning,
but no very serious damage resulted.
At the recent meeting of the local
union of Christian Endeavor societies of
northern Virginia the following officers
were elected: A. NJ. Smith of Falls
Church, president: Sherwood Shear of
Vienna vice president; Miss Retta G.
Ellis of Cherrydale, secretary. and Miss
Oda Bouton of Ballston. treasurer.
The revival services at the Baptist tent
at Cherrydale. which have been in prog
ress two weeks, closed Sunday.
About fifteen or eighteen young women
and men of Washington have again re-
turned to Camp Care Free. near Thrifton
station on the Great Falls electric rail-
way, where they will spend the remainder
of the summer and fall in tents.
The school children of Clarendon pub
lie school have presented the fire de-
partment of Clarendon with large
United States flag. which will wave on
the fire department house.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Personal to Rivermen.

Capt. New, master of the schooner
Florence A.. at Alexandra, has rejoined
his vessel and has sailed for Reedville.
Va, to load.
Capt. George Davis Of Alexandria has
been appointed mate Of the Consolidation
Coal Company tug Edith Goddard Win
ship and has entered upon the discharge
of his duties.
Capt Henry Davis. jr.. master of the
tug d. NJ. Key. has been transferred to
the Key is out of service.
Policeman Cooper of the harbor pre-
cinct, who has been on leave of absence,
has returned to duty in charge at the
fish and oyster wharf.
Capt Collins, formerly master Of the
Wimsatt schooner Charles L. Rohde. Is
in command of the schooner Madison. In
service on Chesapeake bay and its tribu-
taries and the North Carolina sound.
Patrick O'Ferrall. in charge Of ]. Maury
Doves 18th street wharf station. Is on
his annual vacation of a couple Of weeks.
which he will spend at a seaside resort.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
NEW CITY POST OFFICE
DIVISIONS ARE HOUSED
All Departmental Bureaus Except
Topographers in Their New
Quarters.

All the departmental divisions that were
assigned to the new city Post ONCE
building near the Union station, except
the topographer's Office. have been move
to their new quarters and are rapidly
getting in shape for their ordinary
routine. The topographer's Office cannot
be moved, 1t was said at the department
today. until its equipment arrives. which
will be about August l. The city post
Office will be delayed perhaps fifteen days
longer on account of the non-arrival of
its equipment.
The division of postal savings. the di-
vision of stamps, the division of post Of
flee supplies, the third division of the
railway mail service and the Washington
division of post office inspectors are now
installed in the new building.
In the mezzanine floor above the post
masters room in the new building Is
installed the telephone exchange with an
equipment of 100 stations having a ca
pacty of 100 lines four tye. or direct
lines. to the Post Office Department
proper and two tye lines to the depart
mental exchange board. Facilities have
been provided for ten trunk lines, al
though the service will begin with but
five in use.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
CENTRAL LABOR UNION ELECTS
Newton A. James Heads New Of
fcers of Local Body.

Central Labor Union held it's semi
annual election of officers last night at
the regular meeting of that body in
Typographical Temple.
The results were as follows:
President, Newton A. James: vice
president. E. L. Tucker: secretary, John
B. Colpoys; financial secretary, J. E.
Toone; treasurer. Luke F. Ludlow; SER
geant-at-arms, Joseph Clark: William
Bell. Frank Nulty and William D. Clark,
trustees.
E. L. Tucker was elected representative
to Washington Chamber of Commerce
There were also elected three delegates
to the Maryland State and District Fed
Grafton of Labor Unions convention to
be held in Baltimore commencing Au-
gust 3. They are William Jones, for the
plate printers; William H. Anglin, for the
Typographical Union. and Harry Hollo-
ran for the carpenters.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
DAMAGED scHooNERs SOLD.
Two Unlucky Coasrwise Vessels Pass
to New Ownership.

Following accidents at sea- the coast
ing schooners Francis c. Tunnel and
John Twohy have been sold, and their
new owners will overhaul and restore
them to active duty. Several months
ago the Tunnel, bound between At
lantic coast ports. was driven out of her
course by storm and put into Ber-
muda in distress. Last week she was
sold at New York. Stephen Thompson
OF Manasquan, y. j, becoming her pur-
chaser for $14,950.
The schooner John Twohy. which was
q victim of a winter gale. and was
towed into Newport News. was sold at
public auction at Philadelphia to L. b.
Shaw for $500. Both the Twohy and
the Tunnel are fine four-masted vessels
the former registering COS and the lat
ter 1890 gross tons. The TWohy was
built at Newburyport. Mass. in 1891
and the Tunnel at Millbridge, Me-, in
NQ1
Evening star., 1914-07-07
President Invited to Garden Party.

President Wilson has been invited to
attend garden party to be given on
the grounds of Casualty Hospital 70s
Massachusetts avenue northeast. this
evening. The fete is to be given for
the benefit of the hospital under the di-
recton of the board of woman managers,
and will be open to the public. dam
adjoining the hospital. in connection with
the fete.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
LAST RITES FOR MAX WEYL.
Funeral Services for Late Local
Artist at His Home Tomorrow.

The funeral of Max Weyl. one of
Americas most prominent landscape
artists. who died early yesterday morn
ing at his home. 1910 R street northwest.
after a four months illness. will take
place tomorrow morning from his late resi-
dence. The bailbearers are to be David
-ngle. Louis Newmeyer. Albert Sig
lund. Harry Lyons. Richard \. Brook
I'D Clarence Reizenstein. Rabbit Louis
tern will conduct the services. and
urial will be in the Washington Hebrew
Congregation cemetery,
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Commended for Rescue of Sailor.

Secretary Daniels has sent letters of
commendation to Morris Wallace. master
alarms, and William Carley, boat
swain's mate. for daring and GOODNESS
displayed at Vera Cruz recently in
rescuing drunken sailor who had
climbed to a yard arm on the battleship
Virginia and was about to dive to the
deck 100 feet below. The rescuers, fol-
lowing their liquor-crazed comrade up
the mast, threw line about his body
and hauled him safely to the deck.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
c. A. STILLINGS MARRIED.
Miss Carolyn spuck of Baltimore
Bride of Former Public Printer.

c. A. stillings. former public printer,
was married in Baltimore recently to
Miss Carolyn Spu,k. daughter of Mrs.
NJ. T. Rohleder of that city, according
to word received here. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. William A. Price,
pastor Of the Presbyterian Church of
the Covenant.
Mr.. Stillings first wife recently secured
a divorce from him in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
DEATH OF REV. H. S. PINKHAM.
Former Pastor of Local Baptist
Church Dies at Lowell. Mass.

Word has just been received in this
city of the death in Lowell. Mass, Of
Rev. Hermon S. Pinkham, pastor of the
First Baptist Church of that city and
formerly pastor of the Emmanuel Bap-
tist Church. Columbia road and Avenue
of the Presidents, in Washington.
Funeral services are to be held at
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Civic Association to Meet.

The East Washington Civic Association
plans to hold a mass meeting in Trinity
NJ e. Church. 9Th street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue southeast. Wednesday at 8
pm. Representative Frank J. Fess of
Ohio. Matthew E. O'Brien, twice candi-
date for, Governor of Connecticut. and
others are announced to address the
meeting on the work that is being done
to improve civic conditions in this section
of Washington. The meeting is open to
the. public.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Mrs. John A. Johnston Convalescent.

Word has been received here that Mrs
John A. Johnston, wife OF former Com
missioner Johnston. who has been suf-
fering from A general breakdown, is now
nearly recovered. She was able to go out
riding yesterday in New York, where she
is staying at present
Evening star., 1914-07-07

x1I to Niagara Falls and Return. $11.
July 10. Baltimore & Ohio, from Union
station 7:45 am. Modern coaches and
parlor cars. Dining car from Philadel-
phia Tickets limited IL days. Liberal
stopovers returning. Other excursions
July "a, August Z and q. September 4
and 1S October 2-.Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
4 Cans Corn. 2sc. Peas, Sc Can. 7

Cans Corn. 25c. Peas. Sc Can, Toma-
toes. &c can: = lbs Lard, 25c: lbs. Evap
Peaches. 25c: Sc boxes Safety Matches,
1Oc: IS lbs. Ice Cream Salt. 1Oc; sacks
Corn Flakes. sc pkg; loaves Bre,,d. 10c;
soc Tea. 49c h.: 12c bots. Ginger Ale. SC;
Groom House for rent, $500. The J. 7.
D. Pyles stores.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
To Address Keep Wells"

Dr. WilfEed Barton is announced to
give a talk to the Keep Wells Thurs
day evening at St. Margaret's Parish
Hail. corner of Connecticut avenue and
Bancroft place northwest. All women
are invited to attend.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

the church in Lowell tomorrow after
noon 1t is not known here whether in
terment is to be in Lowell or In the boy
hood home of Rev. Mr.. Pinkham, near
Boston.
Rev. Fl. S. Pinkham came to Washing
ton in September. 1910. and under his
leadership the membership of the I'M
manuel Baptist Church grew from a con-
gregation of 1S1 to one of 475. He was
the organizer of the Pinkham Bible
of $50.
Rev. Mr.. Pinkham as born December
"a 1919. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Clara D. Pinkham, and one little
son, Hermon S. Pinkham. jr.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Reasons for Urging Exchange.

In urging the matter before the COM
mittee on patents Commissioner Ewing
said that as a mere matter OF protection
to the government. it would be we'll to
have a set of patents in Canada.
1T would he a protection to ourselves
against possibilities of our whole place
being destroyed by fire. which is very
likely to happen one of these days. We
ought to have somewhere a complete set
of our patents, classified as We classify
them, and l really believe it would be
worth the cost to us simply to have
these copies of patents in Canada, SO if
everything in the patent office here was
wiped out by fire we could reproduce
our records"
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Another Cutting Affrav.

Samuel kilgore and William Curtis.
both colored. 1907 New Jersey avenue
northwest. participated in an alterca-
tion last night. according to a report
made to the police. and Curtis was cut
in his left side. He went to Emer-
gency Hospital.
Ralph Wallober, a marine, was treat
ed at Emergency Hospital this morn
ing about 3 o'clock for aslisht scalp
wound. The police report that he was
struck by coiored woman while at 345
Maryland avenue southwest Wallober
told the police he would not prosecute
the woman.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
PATENT OFFICE
IS IN DANGER FROM FIRE
Commissioner Ewing's Reasons for
Urging Exchange System
With Canada.

The fact that Commissioner Ewing Of
the patent Office believes the building is
likely to burn down at any time was air
ed in the House yesterday afternoon
when resolution was passed authoriz-
ing the commissioner to enter upon an
exchange system with the Canadian gov
ernment. The system of exchange. which
is sought both by the Canadian govern
ment and the United State. is simply to
send copy of every patent issued to the
other government 1t was in vogue sew
eral years ago, but has been discontinud
Of late
Evening star., 1914-07-07

= Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
You will hnd it a prompt relief-a cool
ing, refreshing and delicious beverage
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Memoranda.

Low Weekend Fares Via w. s. Ry.
On sale saturdays and Sundays to Guam
tico and intermediate points; return limit.
ment.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Three Propositions Discussed.

In response to questions he said:
There have been three propositions
made in reference to the Botanic Garden.
One is to buy ground for new garden.
! do not think the government wants at
this time to buy several hundred acres
for the Botanic Garden.
Another proposition has been to turn
the Botanic Garden over to the superin-
tendent of public, buildings and grounds
of Washington. That official is now Mai.
Harts. very competent official, and it
has been proposed to select a place for
the garden in Potomac Park. I think that
has not met with favor by very many
people
The third proposition has been to turn
the Botanic Garden over to the Depart
ment of Agriculture. which has all the IA
cilties for carrying on the garden work
and to use land at present unsued which
would he beautified and made use of
without much expense.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Guides Homegrown Flowers
last longest because they are pracu-
cally fresh cut when ordered 1914 F.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Money to loan at and Sc on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co.. 1i2J n. Y. ave
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-07
CITY ITEMS.

Conger's Way Of Cleaning and Storing
your Carpets, Rugs surpasses all others
w. 6S5.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Modern Dances Demonstrated Nightly
at Chevy Chase Lake. Marine Band music.
advertisement
Evening star., 1914-07-07

GuRners' and Trap Shooters Supplies.
Enlmons. 2e7 Pa. ave Sc. Phi. Line 1852
Evening star., 1914-07-07
Heur,ch,. Beer. supply the System

with just the elements it requires to re-
pair the waste caused by hot weather.
Your summer drinks should always be
pure old Maerzen or Senate. doz. 81. 73
dager, $3.50. Bot. rebate. SOC. Tel. w 1900
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Wiring Supplies. Motors and Lamps.
Electric Webster III 9th st. NV.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Hotpoint Electric Cooking.
1904 G. C. \. Muddiman Co. SIS 18th
Evening star., 1914-07-07

$500 to Atlantic City and Return, $500.
Sunday. July II, Baltimore & Ohio leav-
ing Union station 7:15 am. and Atlantic
City 8 pm. Grand opportunity to visit
Americas greatest seaside resort.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Good. Live Rubber SoIes, s1.30.
81 grade. Guffre. sos Pa. ave NJ. 1895.
Evening star., 1914-07-07

kodaks-Eastman Goods and Others
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co. 1874 n. Y. ave
Evening star., 1914-07-07

Full Stocks of Lumber and Trim
at Bethesda yard of Eisinser Bros
Why haul from town? Office, 21O9 Ith n. w