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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
yARDS-D0CKS- BUREAU
SPENDS $6,6!78,816.65
Rear Admiral Stanford's Report De-
tails Work During Last Fiscal
Year.

The total cost of the work perform
ed during the past fiscal year under
the supervision of the naval bureau
of yards and docks amounted to &c.
67SS16.65. There were ninety public
works contracts awarded by the de-
partment during the year. involving
obligations amounting to s2.51S. $3.50.
Rear Admiral II. r. Stanford, chief
of the bureau, in his annual report,
says the bureau has given special at
tention during the year to providing
suitable measuring devices at the
various power plants. to enable the
keeping of a more accurate record Of
the performance of each plant, which
makes it possible to detect deficiency
and to apply the necessary remedy.
A system of periodical reports has
been inaugurated by which accurate
comparisons can be made and the ben
eft of the experience at one point
placed at the disposal of those in
charge of other plants. BY this edu-
cational system it is hoped. says Ad-
miral Stanford, that the utmost eff
cheney may be maintained among the
attendants on these plants, and heat,
light and power produced at min
lmum expenditure
At the naval proving grounds at In
was completed during the past year:
Wharf. approach and steel framing for
coal-hoisting tower, s9.079; store
house for nitrate of soda, $14,989:
diphe nylamine mixing house. S1.400;
railroad extension to new nitrating
house, s1,s95.39: and one set of double
quarters for officers. $4,000 At the
close of the year the following work
was under way: Construction of
gravity nitrating house. estimated to
cost $4,000. about 20 per cent COM
pleted: extension of magazine No. 1, es-
timated to cost S10.704.61. about 43 per
cent completed. Both of these improve
ments were being undertaken by the
local force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Keep Wells" to Hear Dr.. Morgan

DR.. William Gerry Morgan is an
nounced to talk to the National Society
of Keep Wells Friday evening in the
lecture hall of the Church of the
Covenant, Connecticut avenue and n
street northwest. The subject will be
What to Eat. How and When, in Order
to Keep Well" Every one will be al
lowed to ask questions after the
lecture All women are invited to at
tend. All lectures before the National
Society of Keep Wells are free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01

stallation of 150-ton railroad-track
scale is nearing completion, at a cost
Of about $4,000. A contract was let for
the construction Of two 3oo-foot radio
towers to cost 1896. and the work is
well under way A radio building Is
being erected by the yard force at an
estimated cost of $1,000.
At the Naval Hospital on 23d street
roadways have been constructed at a
cost of $9,154.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Work at Local Navy Yard.

At the Washington navy yard the
new foundry, costing 100000, and sec
tions of the new quay wall, costing
$59.451. We're completed. The electric
plant was extended at a cost of S21 900.
The renewal of floors i'll shop build
ings at the navy yard. estimated to
cost $4,000, is nearing completion.
Waterfront Improvements, estimated
to cost $4,000, are in progress. The in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Capital Punishment Debate Topic.

The Mussey Debating Society held a
meeting at the Washington College Of
Law last evening. The proposition for
debate was That capital punishment
should be abolished" The affirmative
speakers were Mr.. Schwartz, Miss
Quick and Miss Beesley. The negative
speakers were Mr.. Murphy, Mr.. Gloss
brenner and Miss Cohen. The verdict
of the judges was in favor of the af-
firmative side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-01
Aviator Again Circles Over City.

Repairs to the hydroplane belonging
to A. C. Beach have been completed.
and yesterday afternoon Mr.. Beach
made two ascensions. first going down
the river in the direction of Alex
andria. The, second time he circled the
Monument and dropped
down into the harbor SO easy that
hardly a ripple was made on the water.
The flights were watched by hundreds
of spectators.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19
REALIZE VALUE OF FORESTS
That the Land 10 Not Dsnuded Of
lts Trees-

In Switzerland only small tracts OF
the forests are denuded at one time.
The portions from which the timber
Is cut are Immediately replanted. and
by the process OF removal and replant.
ing the forest area Is always covered
with growing trees. Article ~ OF the
federal constitution. adopted BY pop
ular vote In 1887. says: The confed
GRAFTON has the right of surveillance
over the police In the control OF the
forests. II also has the right OF cor
rection OF causes OF the overflow OF
streams and OF the replanting OF for
ests along their sources
Both the federal and the cantonal
governments give aid and encourage
ment In the way OF subsidies. especial
ly for the protection and conservation
OF the forests. not only because OF
their economic value but because they
protect life and property In the VIII
lnges and communities in the noun
famous districts from avalancheA-
The pines. frs. larches and other
trees that grow and thrive In the high
er attitudes and sterile soil OF the
mountains offer the only protection
against avalanches and landslides,
which not infrequently destroy whole
villages and do great damage to COM
munities in their devastating courses.
InHs9i the total forest area OF
Switzerland was 2.o9I 900 acres, repre-
senting 202 per cent. OF the total sur
face area OF the country. In 1911 the
forest acreage was 2.25s. 0sO. equal TO
2l.s6 per cent. OF the total area OF
the country. an increase Of 10000
acres. Instead OF being an expense.
the forests OF Switzerland are a source
OF profit to the government.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19
What the World Owes.

Do you worry when your monthly
bills come around? II you do. II might
be worth while to know that there
are some real debtors In the world.
writes Oswald +. Shuetter In Leslie's.
For statistics that have Just been
completed at Washington reveals the
fact that the national debts OF the
world aggregate s42 1000 100000. Ten
years ago II was about $4,000. 900, 900,
and forty years ago II was but little
over $4,000. 900 .000-having doubled
in four decades. The largest nation&
debt ia that OF the RsD~5aic Of Franco
a total OF SO. 2s4. oOO,00A The next lars
est il that OF the United Kingdom, In
Guiding British India. total OF g..
961, 100000. Germany lacks less than
$50 200. 900 OF this total. the debt OF
the empire and OF the German states
totaling 100000. Russia owes
si,553 100000; Austria.Hungary. 49,.
753. 900. 900; Italy. s2.707, 600. 900; Spain
s1,s15, 100000; Japan. s1.242, 00O. 900,
and down at the foot of the list OF
great powers Is the United States with
81 OPS 100000. But II the nations OF
the work owe much they also own
much For their annual revenues 10.
tai si2.179, 100000 and their annual
expenditures. $l2.3Os. 100000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19

at the hotel during his stay in Wash
ington There in comfortable chairs
they spoke of old times. when the cap
tain was seafaring and the Everdean
home had been his while his ship was
In port at Frisco. He told of his re-
turn TO Bayport and the renovation Of
the old house. OF Bos'n he said moth
ing. At last Everdean asked what had
brought him TO Washington.
"Well," said Captain Cy. 'I'll tell
you. I'm like the Teller in court with
out lawyer-he said he couldn't tell
whether he was guilty or not count
of havin' no professional advice
That's what I've come to you for. Ed
professional advice"
He told the harbor appropriation
story. At the incident OF the "com,
mittee of one" his friend laughed
heartily.
Rather put your foot In it that time
Captain. didn't you?" he said.
"Yup, Then | got t'other one stuck
tryin TO get the first clear How's II
look to you? All straight. do you
think, or is there niger in the wood
pilei"
Mr.. Everdean seemed TO reflect
well. Captain" he said, 81 can't
tell. You're asking delicate questions.
Politicians are like doctors-they usu.
ally back up each others opinions.
Still, you're at least as good a friend
Of mine as Atkins is. Queer he should
bob up In this matter. Why. he-but
never mind that now tell you. Cap
tain Whitaker. you come around and
have dinner with me tomorrow night
In the meantime I'll see the chairman
OF the committee on that blll-one OF
the so called pork bills II is. Possi-
bly, from him I'd some other acquaint.
ances OF mine ! may learn something,
At any rate. you come TO dinner"
So the Invitation was accepted. and
Captain Cy went back 10 his own hotel
and his room. He slept but little. al
though II was not worry over the ap-
preparation question which kept him
awake Next morning he wrote a note
TO Georgianna giving his Washington
address. With Il he inclosed long
letter to Bosn. telling her he should
be home pretty soon and that she
must be good girl and boss the
ship" during his absence lie sent his
regards 10 Asaph and Bailey. but
Phoebe's name he did not mention.
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ming an elderly darky appeared at the
front door.
"Yo' don want TO buy a good houn'
do you. boss?" he inquired. pulling at
a length OF string, from the far end
OF which a yelping sound was heard.
The yelping became more audible.
and after few yards had been drawn
in q yellowish parallelogram came
into view.
Lay down. Charlie" his master
commanded. "Ah1l let 20 have this
houn' for Ave dollars. boss" said the
negro. Hes a good watch dog an
yo' won't be troubled by no thieves
when he's aroun'."
The yellow parallelogram came for
ward and stuck his nose into the ends
OF Johns trousers.
"Oh!" cried Bobby. and the next
moment the two we're rolling over
and over In playful happiness, such
as only a dog and boy can ever
attain.
This clinched the bargain. Now we
can get some more chickens" said
John, and the giant rooster was COM
forted by the presence OF another half
dozen hens.
Il see you've bought JIM" said
their neighbor. looking over the fence
next morning. Regular boys dog.
amt he?"
my dog is named Charlie" respond
al John with dignity
suit yourself. neighbor." replied
the other. "He was called Jim when
I had him"
John was a little mystified. but the
sterling qualities OF Charlie quickly
assured him OF his wisdom In pur-
chasing him. Did any stranger draw
near the house. Charles fangs were
barred and his growls gave evidence
OF danger to all predatory persons
who dared to modest the sanctity Of
the Walton home. However, a week
later. to Mary's CONSERVATION. when
she approached the chicken pen the
gigantic rooster stood gazing upon
her in affronted dignity. And not Q
single hen was visible.
"John. they've stolen all my hensi"
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II don't Ike 60 break In until you've
settled whether you have II snow or
not. but I'm here 10 see Congressman
Everdean. Hadn't you better order
one Of your fo'mast hands TO hunt him
upr'
The Judge condesccudcd to smile. as
did several other men who stood near.
The clerk Redeemed.
"Do you want to see Mr.. Everdean7'
he snapped.
"why. yes. did. But ! can't see
him from here without strainin' my
cyesight"
The clerk sharply demanded one 81
the captains visiting cards. lie didn't
get one. for the very good reason that
there was none in existence.
"Tell him an old friend Of his dads
is here on the main deck waitin' for
him." said Captain Cy. "Thatll do
first rate. Thank you. admiral"
Word came that the congressman
would be down I'm few moments
The captain beguiled the interval by
leaning on the rail and regarding the
clerk with an awcd curiosity that an
noyed its object exceedingly. The in
spectiou was still on when a tall man
Of an ace somewhere in the early thir-
ties walked briskly up 20 the desk.
"whc is II that wants TO see meT he
asked.
The clerk waved a deprecatory hand
in Captain Cy's direction. The new.
conner turned.
"My name Is Everdean." he said.
Are you Hey! Great Scott! Is II
possible this is Captain Whitaker"
The captain was immensely pleased.
swell. | declare. Ed-' he exclaimed.
II didn't believe you'd remember me
after all these years. You was nothin'
but boy when saw you out in FRS
co. Well. well! No wonder you're in
congress. A man that can remember
faces like that ought to be president"
Everdean laughed as they shook
hands.
Don't suppose I'd forget the chap
who used TO dine with us and tell me
those sea stories, do you?" he said
"Tm mighty glad to see you. What
are you doing here? The last father
and heard Of you you were in South
America. Given up the sea. they said.
and getting rich fast"
Captain Cy chuckled.
ats a good thing learned long ago
not TO believe all ! hear" he answered.
"else I'd have been so sure was rich
that Id have spent all | had and been
a permanent boarder at the poorhouse
by now. No. thanks; I've had dinner.
Why, yes. Ill smoke IL you'll help
along. IIows your father? Smart.
is he?"
The congressman insisted that they
should adjourn to his rooms. An IN
married man. he Kept bachelors hall
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THEIR CHICKEN DOG
BY FRANK PEARSON.

The waltons were not ideaiIsts, and
when. after six years Of married life.
they took themselves and Bobby. aged
Ave, TO the long hoped for country
home, they we're prepared for certain
tribulations. They did not feel exas-
perated when the coal turned to cob
blestones In the furnace and the kitch
en- chimney made smoked meat part
Of every dinner. But they did hope
to raise chickens.
"one pair OF Plymouth Rocks will
produce two hundred young at the
end OF a year" said Mary. Now, a..
lowing for ten per cent. failing TO
hatch, that means 81. 800 at the end Of
the second year. or, at fifty cents
apiece. $4,000. Deduct i've hundred
for food and fencing and-Bobby.
don't you 20 near the pondl"
John did not see II that way. but he
did see a future In intelligent chicken
raising. He preferred ducks, but with
a rowing little boy upon the premises
the duck pond was not to be made at.
tractive with feathered tenants. Bob
by was abnormally inquisitive. and
the pond kept his mother In constant
"alarums and incursions," as Shake
speare puts II. SO they planned TO
drain II, and meanwhile started on
the chicken proposition, in the shape
OF gigantic rooster and ten hens.
thereby materially increasing the es-
timated profits.
The day after the purchase. how
ever. there we're one rooster and nine
hens. The next day there we're one
rooster and eight hens. and a week
later there were one forlorn and
angry.looking rooster and two hens.
which went about their domain with
an apprehensive air.
IT'S the pip" announced John, aft
or studying them intently.
But pip doesn't obliterate them.
does II. john" asked Mary.
Wouldn't there be something left to
show"
Then It's thieves" said John ex.
ultantly. Now I've got It. I'll get
a gun"
Mary was afraid Of guns and want.
ed to insure their lives instead. But
John was scornful OF this proposition.
II was to a gun or a dog. A gun cost
fifteen dollars. and a dog. q good dog
not thoroughbred. but Just q
good. square. honest dog, might be
had for less. John couldn't make up
his mind. Providentally. as II seemed.
II was made up for him. That eve
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19

she cried. almost in tears. What's
the good Of Charlie ~ he doesn't keep
guard over the chicken housed !
thought he was such q good dog, too"
The mystery was solved BY the dis
agreeable neighbor. He came over
the fence later In the day.
Lost your hens, haint your he
asked Of John, with friendly interest.
I'd had liked to warn you. only you
seemed huffy about that dog"
What do you meant" asked John,
quite humbly this time.
WELL" said the other. "Jim's been
owned by quite q good many folks
hereabouts. He's a chicken dog"
"A chicken dogl" exclaimed John
Walton.
Yes, sir Old Moses trained him
TO steal chickens since he was a pup
He sells him round. and when Moses
comes for his dinner Jim knows him
and helps him round EN- up. Then he
goes back home. ! guess Moses has
sold Jim half q dozen times since
I've been here"
do you mean TO say that Internal
dog has caught all my chickens"
cried John Walton. I'll shoot him.
Why hasn't anybody else killed him1'
The other chewed straw refec-
lively. 20. we'll. he's just q boys
dog he answered. Besides nobody
raises chickens hsreaboutAs
And Moses7"
"Ha, ha! You'd have to be smart
to catch Moses. Why. all he does 10
Just to stand outside and whistle"
You haven't got a gun. have your"
demanded John quietly.
We'll. yes" admitted the other.
But wouldn't shoot old Jim, II
was you. He's q real boys dog"
What do you mean by thatf" asked
John.
A piercing scream from the bottom
Of the garden answered him. Mary
came running from the house. Bob
byi" she gasped. They raced togeth-
er toward the duck pond.
On tho brink sat Bobby. very wet
and very much terrified. Beside him.
licking the boys face and wagging
his tail. sat Charlie. also wet. There
was a rent In Bobby's pinafore. where
Charles teeth had met to drag him
from the water.
Mary Walton caught Bobby In her
arms. and Charlie Jumped gieefully b.
side her. In silence the four returned
10 where their neighbor stood.
Then John Walton stopped down
and laid his hand caressingly on Char
lies head.
Never mind that gun. neighbor."
he said. Il guess know what you
mean now. BY the way. do you know
anybody who wants the gift Of . roos-
teri"
Il guess old Moses might take him."
answered the other. chewing his
straw.
Copyright. 1914 by W. q. chapmAn)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19

Then ne pa IN u miserable day wan
dering about the city. At y that oven
Ing he and his western friend sat down
at corner table In the big dining
room Of the Gloria
The captain began to ask questions
rs soon as the soup was served. but
Everdean refused TO answer.
mo. no." he said. pleasure first and
business aftcrward: that's congress.
sional motto. I cant talk Atkins with
my dinner and enjoy IT,"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19
Cy Whittaker's
Place
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
Copyright. zoos, by d. Appleton
9 Co.
SYNOPSIS.


Cng-~.sinen Heman Atkins wants to
buy Cy whittaker's place Cy unexpect-
sdly returns TO his boyhood home.
Every one In Bayport venerates and
fears Atkins except Cy. Atkins opposes
the selection OF Miss Phoebe Dawes as
teacher.
Cy champions Phoebe Dawes against
Atkins. and she is elected teacher. Cy
engages Mrs Beasley as housekeeper.
Cy discharges Mrs. Beasley. Emily
Richards Thomas. aged eight. arrives at
She r. an orphan and has come TO live
with him, although he did not invite her
20 do so.
Cy is furious. but he grows fond OF her
and keeps her. lie nicknames her BIOS n
and she learns to love him.
Miss Phoebe Dawes and Captain Cy save
Emily from an ugly COW. The captain
admires the teacher.
Captain Cy, to help Phoebe. decides TO
nun as a candidate for membership on
the school committee.
Captain Cy invites Congressman Atkins
TO Emily's birthday party. and the law
maker decides to accept
Congressman Atkins gets a severe shock
when he learns the last name and Identity
Of the girl Emily. A mysterious stranger
arrives at Cy Whittaker's place.
The stranger attacks Miss Phoebe. ana
Captain Cy rescues her after a scene OF
considerable violence.
A tempestuous town meeting occurs.
Congressman Atkins makes the mysteri-
Gus stranger his friend. The latter turns
cut to be a drunkard. one Thomas, who
10 the father Of little Emily Captain Cy
n defeated for school commissioner.
A night occurs between captain Cy and
Thomas. Legal troubles arise over Cap
tain Cy's guardianship Of Emily.
Miss Phoebe visits the Widow Beasley.
Phoebe investigates some matters per-
tanning to the past.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-02-19
CHAPTER XIX.

'1@1 ANT. heyy queried Cyrus
ii Of the congressman. You
III wouldn't be popular at our
- perfect boarding house back
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-08
PEACE SOCIETY
SENDS THANKS

NEW YORK. Au. "A meseare
OF thanks for President Wilson's of
Ter or mediation TO the powers al war
!h Europe was sent 10 him TONIGHT
ny The Germau.A american Peace So.
clety from its general meeting bore
With the outbreak OF war in mind
The society in a statement TONIGHT 70.
affirmed its adherence 20 the peace
principles laid down iu BIS platform
AZ The pre- eut time however" ia
zoos. mat point Of ice program seems
me most iUrOrt4nf which provide
TOT the turtherance Of friendly rala.
ZION between the old and the new
tatherland. and Do most emuhatIcafIv
protests against the attitude of part
OF il" American press that seems 10 try
fs best fo bring about a disturbance
81 fhF-e relation even Cor the time
after 'lr rlt of che war.
To- ilIs sad hour our sympathy be-.
longs without reservation 20 our
brothers FIGHTING in the ranks on
the German and Austrian armies and
NN hope for the victory OF their arms
not only out ~ love Cf the old fath-
'f.1uI but also out OF sincere con.
L.ct.11 that ht this the ideals OF man
hlrl. also the rightly understood idea
lI universal peace. viii best be- served
In me end. We regret and condemn
Ln.s war but faced by an unalterabIr
Tact We hope for the victory OF mo
right Tor We firmly believe in the
.'lon n the German nation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-08
WAR
CAUSE In 1870
GREAT SIMILARITY OF CON
FllCTS CAUSES MANY TO
SEEK HISTORY.
Former War With France and Ger
mans Caused by Bismarck
Being Anxious 20 Place
Prussit at Top.

Born In the blaze OF battle "a years
ago. Two great nations. France and
Germany. are to-day repeating with
uncanny similarity even in date and
site. the conflicts Of the last great
European war.
The war OF 1870 began on August 2
With fierce fight between German
ana French troops at Saarbrueck-
not so miles from Longway, where
the first FranOo-German battle OF this
present and most frightful OF Euro
pean conflicts has just been wAged,
on the same day. August 2.
How Former Was Started.
To understand the whole meaning
OF this bloody European crisis OF 1914.
II Is necessary to call TO mind the dra-
matte history OF the struggle OF 1870
II was caused by Prince Bismarck
determination 10 place Prussia at the
head OF a united Germany. and by
Frances jealousy OF her hereditar,
enemys threatening growth.
Germany's mailed fist" struck be
fore France had half a chance 10 pre-
pare herself Germany had a fghting
force OF over $1,000 men in the neld
at once. The French had confidently
expected 10 be able TO mobilize 500
900 men instantly. but found that
only 10000 were available for the
military movements during August
In battle after battle the French
inflicted losses much heavier than
their own upon the enemy. but were
each time defeated. Finally. on Sep
TENDER ?. the French emperor and all
the army under his command was
captured at the battle OF Sedan
There was one army left 10 France.
but Il was bottled up in the fortified
city OF Metz. under the command OF
Marshal Bazaine. who. after a daring
attempt al sortie. was forced TO ca.
pitulate on October p.
Paris capituIates.
In January. 1871. Paris was al the
point Of starvation. and was forced 10
Capitulate.
The amazing exactions OF the victo-
rious Germans. In the huge indemnity
they required. and their annexation OF
have never been for
gotten BY France. The hates and
fears and alliances which spranF 10
ihrou hout Europe as a direct result
OF the FranCo-Prussian war Of 1870
are. together with the vengeful spirit
OF France. some OF the most promi-
nent causes In this terrific European
coniiagration Of 1914.
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friihee. sfrepnou. close y0ur evsaf
- ~ Lfecf4e ne ~ the stair
DO not dare 90 look arl.rfF
m sight, Tm well aears
Entering Limousine
20 a hlEf step trolley 90
Painfully D realize
ID ihe ballet could start
efg Tor W0uar.s rights
vow she's but aIrua r.-.r.re'--.s.
H % .eridou on ffIr earth
e way in which I'm dresssdi
-farEied by This narrow rrt-,
.flan.e not af mo- Wen E-r-v
pen it comes fs climbing af.frr
must be O. holy sh0uf
-. a. Planning, in Judge.