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The Washington times., 1905-12-28
BUREAUS REPORT ON
SCHEME OF REPORTING
Statistics Branch of Department of
Agriculture Resents Recent Criti-
cism in Legislative Quarters.

On account of the recent criticism in
legislative quarters of the Government s
system of crop reporting. a large portion
Of the annual report of the Bureau OF
Statistics OF the Agricultural Depart
ment is devoted to justification of the
general scheme. The bureau holds that
frequent reports by the Government on
growing crops are necessary in order
TO prevent the artificial raising or low
ering of prices by spectators. There
exist various crop reporting agencies
organized for the benefit of the buyer
and the bureau believes that the pro-
duccr of crops should have just as ade-
quate facilities for learning general con-
ditions. Since his business is divided in
10 many small non-co-operative units.
he cannot have these without Govern
ment aid.
II is stated that In issuing crop re-
ports. it is the purpose of the Govern
ment to insure stability of prices: to
prevent producers being misled by false
reports into making early sales at prices
lower than justified by conditions; to
create confidence. so that sales by pro-
ducers may be made more freely and
more safely: and TO give productions
by localities and to give local market
demands. so that producers may know
to which market to sell TO best advan-
tage. and so that buyers may know
where best TO secure supplies.
The report describes in detail the
methods employed in collecting and
compiling crop statistics. and the safe
guards thrown about the system in or
der to prevent premature publication
Of the figures.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
REBUKED FOR DRINKING,
WIFE SWALLOWED ACID
Theodore Mason Found His Wife Diving
With Empty Bottle Beside
Her on Bed.

Because she had been reprimanded by
her husband for over-indulgence in al
coholic liquor, Mrs Mary Mason. forty
two years old, of 70S L street southeast.
killed herself last night about 10:45
o'clock with carbolic acid. Theodore
Mason, the husband. found the woman
lying in an unconscious condition on her
bed few moments after she had taken
the drug.
The odor Of carbolic acid was strong,
and the empty bottle by her side told
the story.
She was hurried TO the Casualty Hos
pital. She died an hour later in spite
Of the heroic measures adopted by Dr.
Jarboe TO save her.
This morning Coroner hewitt viewed
the body and gave a certificate of sui
eide. The remains were later turned
over to an undertaken 10 be prepared
for burial.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
PENSIONERS
WORK FOR METCALf
Form Three and 0ne-Half
Per Cent of Force.
OTHER BUREAUS ARE HIGHER
War and Treasury Departments Said to
Have Largest Proportion Of
Whole Service.

In the employ OF the Department of
Commerce and Labor there are 259 en-
pioyes classified as pensioners Of the
United States Government These in
valfds are distributed throughout eleven
different bureaus OF the department,
beginning with two in the Bureau OF
Standards and running up to lzs in the
Lighthouse establishment.
Two bureaus. that OF Corpora tionS,
presided over by Commissioner Garfield,
and the Bureau OF Manufacturers. un-
der Major John NJ. Carson do not en-
ploy old soldiers or soldiers widows.
There are also 2,i00 employees whose
record cards on flle in the Secretary s
otlice do not say that they are pension
The monthly payments to these 259
pensioners range from Sc to about So.
While their monthly wage runs up from
5000 10 about s. GOO q year
The 5S pensioners are distributed
throughout the department as follows:
Oince OF the secretary, 6; Bureau of La
Dor. IL; Lighthouse esta ablishment. 126;
55; Coast and Geodetic Survey, Z; Steam
Inspection Service. Z; Bureau OF Fish
cries. I; Bureau of Navigation, 8: Bu-
reau OF Immigration, so, and Bureau OF
Standards. g
The total number of employees borne
on the departments rolls when Secre-
tary Metcalf made his annual estimate
Tor the new fiscal year was given "a
s.414- OF these. 200 are employed as
cotton sin agents and 1.400 as keepers
or lighthouses and in other capacities
Of the lighthouse service. OF these 2slC0
employees there is no record available to
show whether they are pensioners or
not. The 159 pensioners are distributed
among the 1874 employees whose record
cards are up to date. They make the
percentage OF employees in the depart
ment who are drawing pensions about
three and one-half per cent of the total
employed.
1t IS said that the State Department
and the Department OF Justice will run
in about the same ratio. while the
Government Printing Office and the
Postoffice Department may be classed
considerably lower than that The War
and Treasury Departments are said to
have the largest percentage of pension
ers among their forces. while the In
terror Department, Department OF Agri-
culture, and Navy Departments will be
somewhat smaller than the Pension Of
fee lngures, or about on a par with
the general average of all the depart
ments-
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
PEYToN-BALLENGER NUPTIALs.

Phillip Barbour Peyton. of this city.
and Miss Mamie Hunter BaIlenger,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wash
ington Ballenger. were married at the
home of the brides parents. at Mt.
Pleasant. West End. yesterday evening
The ceremony was conducted by the
Rev. J. P. Stump. of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South. Miss jamie Bal
lenger. sister OF the bride. was maid OF
honor, and Misses Eta Richardson, OF
Fairfax county. and Lucie Luckett, OF
Alexandria. were the bridesmaids
The groom was attended by Warren
L. Rahr. of Chattanooga, and the ushers
were James F. Peyton and William II.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
'FINANCIER YERKES HAS
COMFORTABLE NIGHT

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-"Mr. Yerkes
passed comparatively comfortable
night and probably viii live through
the day. His condition. however. is ex-
tremely critical. He Is suffering with
heart and kidney trouble and complica-
tons"
The above bulletin was given out to-
day at the Waldorf-Astoria by Dr. II
T. Loonis. the chief physician in at
tendance on the dying fnancier and
street railway builder
Oplates are constantly being admin
1stered 10 Mr. Yerkes TO lesson the pain
ne suffers. There is a possibility that
ms HE may be prolonged indefinitely
oct recovery is impossible
Mr- ferkes' wife and children were at
MS bedside nearly all night and are pre-
pared Tor notice at any moment that he
Is dying.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
ALMSHOUSE REPORT.

Superintendent W. NJ Smith, Of the
city aims and workhouse. reports to
The Times that there are now seven
teen paupers and six prisoners under
his charge All are in, good health and
every one was able 70 do full justice
to the dinner of chicken and pies set be-
fore them at Christmas tide. One in
mate, who was coming into town on
invitation TO take dinner with an ac-
quaintance. was asked ii he wanted any
dinner at the almshouse He replied:
why not2 can eat two dinners" :"
and he proceeded to devour with energy
two large pies and then proceeded on
his journey TO eat his Christmas din
ner in town.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
WILL OF RANDOLPH ELIOT
OFFERED FOR PROBATE

The VIII of Randolph l.. Eliot. dated
September 90 1902, was today offered for
Probate. He names the Washington Loan
and Trust Company trustee OF his
estate,
The testator directs the trustee to sell
his pharmacy business at the corner Of
Eleventh and NJ streets northwest to
the best advantage ard pay the net in
come from the proceeds OF the sale and
the remainder OF his estate to his wife,
Mary Isabel Eliot, so long as size lives
or remains unmarried
Upon the death or remarriage of Mrs
Eliot the trustee is dir Cred 90 dIv ne
the estate. real and personal, among the
children OF the testatOr.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
FIREMEN THANK FRIENDS
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

The members of Truck d. corner
New Jersey and New York avenues.
acknowledge with thanks Christmas
remembrances from John r. Mclean.
Mrs. Merklin, Mrs. Staley, ID. j. Kauf-
man, Cherry. Moran & Co. John p. Col
Inns. Richard McLane. William Hahn &,
CO.. Mrs. Terry. Mr.. Achstetter and
Mr.. Nachman. The company feasted
from morning until bedtime on the
good things their friends sent them.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
ALLEGED LARCENY OF HAM.

James King. colored. was before JUS
tice Cation in the police court this morn
ing on the charge OF stealing q kan
from Sadie Robinson. colored. King
claimed that he had bought the ham
from another colored boy. but Justice
Cation was not satisfied with this and
fined him s..
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ATEXANrnRrA VA nEC .,

A p. Leake. a well-known engineer
of the Southern Railway Company. died
at his home. S04 Duke street. this morn
ing. Mr.. Leake was thirty six years OF
axe and had Inany friends in This city.
Eo was considered one of the best en-
gineers on the Southern railway. He
is survived by a wife and three cEsl-
dren
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
WILL CASE GOES oYFR.

In the Corporation Court. Judge Bar
ley presiding. yesterday. the contest
over the VIII of the late Mrs. Frances
P. Smoot came up After argument on
motion of s. G.. Brent. attorney for Miss
Rose Ella Smoot the case went over
until January TO- on the ground of abb
sence of material witnesses.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

An interesting meeting Of Fitzgerald
Council No. 459, Knights Of Columbus.
was held at its hall in South ROYAL
street last evening. The newly elected
officers OF the council viii be installed
at the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
FELL AND BROKE LEG.

Constant Ponnet while in his yard
in West End, few days ago. fell and
broke his leg. He is being attended by
Dr.. T. NJ. Jones.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Baltimore and Return, sI.as.

VIA Pennsylvania Railroad. every Satur.
day and Sunday. All trains except Con-
gressional Limited.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Mail Orders for Bernhardt.

Mail orders from all points will now be
'eceived az the Belasco Theater for Mime.
engagement They must be
by check or money order,
md Will be filled in the order Of their ap-
olication.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
California Service Via New Orleans

resumed. Via SO. Ry. and So. Pac Ex-
cursion sleepers without change. Berth
$50 Personally conducted A. J. Postcn,
sspl Agt.. oil Pa ave. and 705 18th st.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

Luckett, nephews of the groom. After
the ceremony a reception was held.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton left for
bridal trip. They will reside in this
city.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. CALLAHAN.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Annie L.
Callahan will take place from St Mary :
Catholic Church, tomorrow morning, at
$50 o'clock. Interment viii be in St.
Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
SmalPs Holiday Flowers.

Expressed all points; prompt city de-
livery. ]. II. Small & Sons. 14th and G.,
New York stores: Waldorf
Astoria and 1l53 Broadway.
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths were reported at the
Health Department within the past twenty
four hours:
Brooks Willie % days 1908 Reeves court
Baxter. Alma. % Sibley Hospital.
Boulter, Emily J., 81. So Florida ave. NV.
Brfel. Conrad, S6. 63l X St NV.
Cross, Laura V. Sc. as sth st. sc.
Caddick. Herbert. 47, a. Mass. ave NV.
Hayes John. "A. 30 and II SITS. ne.
Howard, Leon. A.. 1895 II ~. NV
Handy. Annie E.. u, 25S 18th St sw.
Hartford, Mahlon. 81. near District line.
johnson. Annie E. 20. 80 NJ St sw
KerTick. Eliza, 20, Garfield. D. c.
Keith, Donola Eugene, 2S days. 2I4 sth ST Sc.
McKenna, Katherine. s.. The ROchambeau.
Lee. Louisa. months. MonteIlo D. c.
Merton. Pearl Esteila, 10 mos. 474 Wash n.
Stewart. Laura M. 30 I441 Pierce st
Spain. Joseph. 40. 73S sth st. NV
Woods, William l.. 70. 2l6 y. j. ave NV
z Per Cent Interest-Absolute Safety.
Banking dept. of Union Trust Co., 14l4
Z St. pays 2Sd interest on all accounts
Deposit subject 10 check at will
The Washington times., 1905-12-28
Baltimore and Return, sI.a5, Baltimor,

and Ohio r. r. every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways. both days,
except Royal Limited. Hourly Service"
week days.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12

what is the simple life: l have read Mr.. Wag-
ners book and have read great deal about 1t.
nave heard the simple life talked about and preached
what II is-whst II is mean. for me. a woman. Iv-
ing here in New-YOrk City. How all these fine
theories about siouEhing on extraVEgRnces WORRIES In
teress claims practicable il live In the world
at ALL to bear ones In it When all Is said isn't
the simple life really rather bare and mnterestinE
affair? know people who be said to live IL. and
TO me it appears consist chiefly in going
where, entertaining. travelling, and read
ing few books and magazines. On the other hand.
heard 1t said the other day that the simple life is
really most difficult life to lend.
would like TO have opinions of readers Of the
Housewives Exchange. INQUIRER.
Manhattan.
TO the correspondent contributing the best article
of the lines of thought suggested by the fore
going the Housewives Exchange will give q prize of
So Although the Exchange to itself the right
publish without compensation all articles entered
in this II will the prize to only In
sending their views contributors asked TO address
their letters the Housewives Exchange. Newly York
Tribune. New-YOrk City Contributions must be writ
side of the paper only. must be accom-
panied with and address (if entered for
competition) and must be received before Janu-
q
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
SHOOTS DEFENCE BEGUN.
Witnesses Praise the Morals of
MOrmOns.

Washington Jan. 11--TestimOny intended to-
prove that the Mormon morale is OF the highest
type and 10 refute the word OF witnesses who
have declared the contrary to be true. was Of
fered by counsel for Senator Reed Smoot to-
day W. J. Mcconnell. formerly United States
Senator from Idaho. and twice Governor OF hiz
State. and Representative Burton L. French. q
member OF the present Congress and reelected
for another term, were to-days witnesses
II the opening session OF the defence IN
the investigation. Senator Knox. a new mem
Der of the committee, attended for the first
time. The committee room was crowded. There
Is a sentiment in the committee IN favor ot
pressing the investigation 70 close. and with
that end in view it was announced that. be-
ginning tomorrow longer sessions OF the COM
mittee viii be held.
Both witnesses to-day denied many state
ments directed against the Mormon Church and
its alleged interference in political affairs Ex-
Governor Mcconnell said that the Gentle mem
bers Of the Idaho Legislature have not hgh
morals as the Mormon members, and that II 1t
were not for questions Of geography and knowi-
edge OF legislative needs the interests OF th9
State would be better served by an entire Nor
mon legislature.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
Houses0fOeS Exchange.

best advantage the gnihcent opportunities lying
al about them in the city, and to get into the
glorious country much as possible.
1t Is for country people to live intelligent life
and to use, TO the best advantage all the magnif-
cent opportunities that theirs, because OF their
privilege OF a country home, and to TO the city
as frequently purse and strength will permit and
judgment approve. to keep in touch with the life
there that broadens and inspires.
1t is to travel reasonably and comfortably not
10 go rushing about "exertiOns after pleasure %
1t is TO and know this beautiful world IL YOU
can II Is to stay at home sometimes-Often
1t is to read the best books and the best maya
zines, and know the best pictures and the
best music. 1t is to get rid OF all unnecessary and
inarustic furniture and furnishings. 1t is to have
time for what is worth while''-friendshiD and
duty and work-"egftimate, individual vital work ="
Let us take out Of and give to life what Is vital
and essential Anna Robertson Brown asdvises
and let us drop pretence and worry and discon-
the simple life by standing in the doorway Of each
room in my house. and asking myself what in that
room was superfuOus. 1 got rid OF a lot OF rub
bish, and enjoy what Is left so much more Make
this beginning, and other good sense will be added
unto you. I. C n
NeW-JerseV
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12

British Congress tuberculosis spoke on tuber-
eulosis at the meeting yesterday, instead of Dr..
Darlington, who had expected be present. He
reviewed the causes of infection. the method of
cure. and in connection with nourishment said:
You have heard recently from DR.. Wiley. the
eminent chemist. that alcohol is food. do not
believe it, For some people VINO can stand II it
may be good with food. but 10 say to the public
that alcohol itself IS food is dangerous declara
ton. On the contrary. it retards recovery. 1t has
never cured consumption. and never will Rather
II predsposes 10 consumption, and the children of
orunkards pred!sDose1 TO the disease-as the
children Of sober parents not.
As long the city finds better way OF hous-
ing its honest laborng class. said Dr.. Knopf the
tuberculosis problem never be solved here. II
is all very beautiful build libraries etc. but /
believe In building model tenement houses letting
in fresh air and sunlight, where people live lik-
human beings"
Dr. Ronald 6. Freeman spoke on the decrease of
infant llortats
After the meeting tea WIS served informalIy and
4 short business nleeting followed. at which the
ioiowtnS officers we're reelected Ms. Henry VII
iafd president; Miss Maria AIetca first vice-pres i
cent? Nrs. 5. @ Brown second VIE president; Mrs
= seph W. Tilton. treasurer. ana Mrs William =.
Nor-hrup. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
Y. w. C. A. CONVENTION.

One of the earliest conventions TO be held in
1865 is that OF the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation of the States of New-Yor1 and New-Jer-
sey which will convene in Rochester on February
% TO 26, inclusive. 1t will be the eighteenth
nual convention OF the association affiliated with
the Young Women's Christian Association American
committee II is significant OF the prosperity OF
the Rochester association that it invites the
annual meeting TO its city. for two years the
branch was the verge of financial collapse, and
its existence came perilously near being wiped out
The State secretary. Miss Frances Field of New
York was summoned TO Rochester and for nine
months held the post She disorganized existing
committees created a board. and caused TO
have organized a financial board OF men. who should
run the finances OF the association. Miss Field per
sonally solicited funds from among the wealthy
business OF Rochester and in due time collect
ed about s5,O0o which saved the association from
its interest mortgage and other debts. The
association since that time has been meeting Its
running expenses and has been making worthy
record having of the largest memberships IN
the State. ss,..,
TO the annual meeting each association afnhated
with the State association may appoint from us
active members, exclusive OF those VINO are tA-
oficio members OF the State association, four dsle-
gates for the first hundred or less active members
additional delegate for each adoltiohai ae-
tive hundred members or fractional part
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
ALCOHOL NOT FOOD.
DR.. Knopf Tells Diet Kitchen Members He
Disagrees with Dr.. Wiley.

one hundred and ninety-eght thousand and sew
eEty-two quarts Of milk distributed among the
sick poor by the New-York Diet Kitchen Associa-
ton during the year 1904 according 10 the report
OF the president Mrs. Henry Willard read at the
annual meeting. which held yesterday after
noon at her home, No. 1f5 West Fifty -eighth-st.
The milk as well meat broth. pasmon pow
der cocoa and clothes Ia great quantities has been
given out from the six Kitchens Of the association
the Raymond Kitchen, at No 4ZS West Forty-nrst-
= the Wickham Kitchen. No. l57 Centre-st; the
Rusch Kitchen No. l46 East Seventh-st: the Free
mas, Kitchen. 10. 3s5 East Twenty-frst-st.: the
Gibbons Kitchen. No. 9tl East Forty-ninth-st. ana
,bs I5sskley Kitchen No 50 ChristoDher-st
During the last year twenty-five thohsand pa
t5euts have received pure milk from the assocla-
non which co-oDerates with more than forty re-
lief agencies among them the Sew lofs inlI.ihafy
- Eabes' TIosrafal the Society OF the Lying-In
f3ospts Bellevue Hospital and Cornell University
MEDICAL College. Arrangements have now oeen mace
-, fhgf by special aid which the association IS 70
rceggo from tho Department or Heeith eggs as Wen
- milk are he distributed soof
Mrs Joseph n. 1iiton, TREASURER, reported a bai-
enee IN the treasury Of ss,a3S o..
Dr. S. A. Knopt. honorary Viee-presioeht OF lhe
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
aFsd8 Executive Has Lively Time in Ap-
pointing New Committee.

--,s new executive board of The State Federation
a woueu's Clubs seems likely TO haFe stormy
cs-r-r Il held first meeting since the Syracuse
oorventior vesterday Al the home Of Miss Florence
,ue-nsry No $50 Central Park South. and the char
r-er ~ Us deliberations was such that al reporters
-rho happened 10 arrive during their progress We're
carefully uloted 10 The back Of the house. wheret
was supposed that the ain OF baJue could not reach
them.
The hone Of contention was one well known to
fsre. namely. the trade school il Is true that
This an fsred institution is dead, dead a. Cesar,
N srI-e ~ some rumors 10 the contrary. bGt its
ghost is walking in The form OF the funds raised
fo- us maintenance and IT was around the appoint
meat Of q committee 10 dispose OF the same that
Tie storm ragged
r hed been decided 10 intr-lst this task To the
legislation committee. and Mss Anne Rhoades and
Miss Emile BuU0wa were rivals for the position OF
cha .rnau. After long and hot discussion ending
-ft- secret ballot. Miss Bull0wa elected, and
Miss Rhoaoes me former chairman, consented 10
se-ye As a member The other members were
cnasen from an ever the State 20 as 10 insure sat
.siscton 10 All sections il whatever may be done
The committee has no power to act, however, but
ony to HT TestisaIe and report TO the next conFen-
uoa. TIE remaining members are Mrs. Lord. of
0neonts' Miss Lucy Watson. Of Utica; Mrs. a NJ.
Palmer, O. New-York; Dr. Ida Bender % Buffalo.
and Mrs ZEier. of Brooklyn.
This committee win confer with The industrial
school Committee. OF which Mrs Dore Lyon remains
calfIla1 IN regard 10 the sources from which the
funds were obtained and the latter committee win
onna1Ue TO exist until the moneys are disposed Of
The continued existence OF the Industrial School
coruittee has been a source Of considerable con
fusion IN me public mind. it gave the impress
son that The project indicated by its name had
ssel revised. This idea is entirely erroneous
s'ier was read from Mrs. Lyon at yesterdays
meeting hut the board declined 70 divuige It's con-
tents
i was voted 20 continue the presidents coun-
els Instituted by Mrs Charles n. Dow, late presi-
osnt and The question OF d day al ChatauQua was
referred - the president and corresponding seer
tsry
The resignation OF Mrs Ralph Trautmann a
section chairman was received. and the filing Of
Lsr place fef- the president All the other sec
- rfsirI.e. were TeapDGiutet.
l12E present st The meeting were Mrs; Philip
--arpeHirr. president. Mrs Alfred Campbell. OF
6agrarnfon. and Mrs z : Jenny. of Syracuse.
~ .fsic0rts. Mrs W = Blakeley. Of Oneonta,
lfeoroI1E secretary; Miss Mary Garrett Hay.
.spol1tnE 7retarT. Mrs. Smith n. Tindley. Of
-. 'r7ssursr. and Mrs Edward Addison Greeley,
-ereIf.r-H -aHrara-v