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The Washington times., 1906-04-08
HASTY PENSION WORK
BLAMED ON CONGRESS
Correspondent Says Even More of Eff
cient Employees Are to Be Dropped
for Economy.
To the Editor Of The washington Times:

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
a recent contributor 20 your pages
commented upon hasty methods In ad-
judicating claims which prevail in the
Pension Office. He shows how quantity
rather than quality is required of the
clerical force. forming the basis of eff
cheney records. and how, as a natural
sequence, much of the time of the bu-
reau is consumed in correcting blunders
of the past.
As the writer suggested. this state OF
affairs might well become an object OF
investigation by the Keep commission.
But who is chiefly responsible for il, If
not Congress?
Even now with largely increasing
work, il is proposed 10 reduce the force
of the office-not by Topping off the in
efficient and worthless but its most eX-
perience and efficient workers
The principal examiners and medical
examiners. who practically decide dueS-
tons and fix rates invoking hundreds
of millions of dollars annually, with
salaries altogether out of proportion to
the responsibility of the work assigned
them. are many OF them either to be
reduced in salary or discharged outright
For a small saving at the spigot ii is
proposed 10 risk large loss at the
bunghole. This may appeal to bun
combe. but not to good business iudg-
ment
Both the Government ard the old sol
der are the losers by such short
sighted policy. VETERAN
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
MYSTERIOUS THEFT
AT BIG BARRACKS
Hundred DollarsStOlen
From Engineer Corps.
GILcHRIST'S SAFE RIFLED
Police Are Searching for the Robber.
Careful Watch on
Soldiers.

Mystery surrounds the disappearance
of $500 from a safe in Capt H. l. Gil
christ's office at the Washington Bar
racks. foot of Four-and-a-half street
southwest, yesterday afternoon Captain
Boardman was informed of the theft,
and assigned Detectives Grant and
Trumbo. of the Central Office. to make
an investigation. The slueths worked
on the case until midnight, but had
no clue at that hour
Captain Gilchrist says he placed the
money in the safe shortly after
O'Clock, and believes he locked the door.
although he was not certain of this.
When he opened the safe about O'Clock
he was surprised TO find that the tin
box containing the $500 in greenbacks
had been ransacked. and the contents
stoyen. An investigation was made at
the barracks but nothing could be
learned regarding the missing money.
After receiving the report of the lar
ceny. Captain Boardman instructed the
railroad station detectives and police
of the harbor precinct to maintain a
sharp lookout and see that no soldier
left the city. The police were also In
structed to arrest any member of the
Hospital Corps who might be seen
spending money lavishly-
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
SEAsOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY
Ticket Office. Iz2I Penns- AyeL

For Petersburg. Raleigh. Wilmington. Co
lurnbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, Tampa At
lanta, Birmingham. Mobile. Pensacola, and
New Orleans
1880 A. II. DAILY-Seaboard Aail-Through
Pullman Sleeper 20 Jacksonville Fla con-
meeting aI Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper ,
Birmingham. cafe Dining Car Washington
TO Hamlet, N c.
7.25 p M DAILT-Seaboard ExpreSs-Solis
train with Pullman Sleepers. to JacksonviIle
and Tampa Through Sleeper 10 Atlanta
BirrninKhaFn, and MensphIs. also through 10
Pinehurst daily excepE Sunday. Cafe Dining
Car.
s.a5 p NJ DAILY-SE BOARD FLORIDA
LIMITED-ElecJric lighted exclusively Pull
man Solid train to ST. Augustine, Fla
arriving there 2.l0 D. m Double ora win :.
room compartment. library. observation, and
dining cars.
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

being asked for ,ne big front rooms that
are sufficiently commodious to be used
as joint bedroom and sitting room.
On the lower floor there is to be a
library supplied with magazines and
late fiction This room is a very Iaree
apartment, and later will be loaned 10
church societies or like organizations
for meetings.
a number OF Washington business
houses have become Interested in the
plan. and have donated generously in
money and furniture toward the Dolly
Madison. Several nrms have given
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
Railroads.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO ;. R

BALTIMORE AND OHIO =. r.
LEAVE STATION. New Jersey ave and = st
ROYAL BLUE LINE
EVERY OTHER HOUR on THE ODD HOUR
To PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
NEW TERMINAL. 25D ST.. NEW YORK
100 a. N. Diner. Pullman ParioE.
tsoo q m. Buffet. Parior. 3 Hr. Train.
s.sO 90 g. N. Diner and Pullman ParIOr Car
III 90 a m Diner and Pullman ParIor Car
400 D. n Diner and Pullman ParIor car
800 y. m Royal Limited" AL Pullman
fAOo .. m Coaches TO Philadelphia
500 p m Diner and Fuiln.zn Par,or.
800 D m Coaches 10 Philadelphia
.IIs0 D. 6leepers.
-z57 a. Sleepers.
ATLANTIC CITY. fT.Oe. rs-c0. fIl.OO g. II.
EVERY HOUR on THE HOUR
WEEK DAYS. A NJ TO sPM
TO BALTIMORE WITH PULLMAN
SERVICE.
Week eays- All. 500 G20 100 10 soo
SO. 900. P.So. Ic-O0. u-Oo g. m. 100 noon,
~ e LOO 400, 100 100. az 500 gO2 ga
coo, $40. 100 500 1000. u-30. u-E D. m
sundays: Z57. 100. 10. $50. 500 1000, II %
O. m, 100. LIS. 3O0. ASo. 500. $50. 6.29, SO1.
IO.Oo u-so. Ills .. m.
WESTWARD
CHICAGO a NORTHWEST. 'lI-0o g. m,
CT cINS1,SNArI. ST. LOUIS & LOUISVILLE
'iSsf SfTrsBnkG 8 M = lSS I'm an y 4 Is plsh' P
CLEVELAND. 'S:iS p. M COLUMBUS.
s5 80 p. m
WHEELING. sfooS a. m. SO D. N
WINCHESTER. s-s5 a. m. t4.os. ts.e0 D. m
ANNAPOLIS. week days, IN a. n. u Is
noon, 800 p N Sundays. SD - m ana
LuRAY and ELKToN. .Ao5 p.rn-.parlor car.
FREDERICK. fS35, ''s.B, 500 III %
g. m, "Li5. tao. $3.50 D. n
HAGERs1 OWN. no % a. m and - 90 D m
BOYD 3 10a % e sy 9.iSts iSiS rs ~ sS m.
GAITAERSBURG and way points ts.S
ssS 10 q m tIZ50. -'ll5. IA 20. -5-O6 Il Il
f6-5s .sT.5S. ''le,l IL. fll-& p. m.
WASHINGTON JUNCTION and way points
tS-X5. 's-lS a m. Lii. f500. T5-5O D. m
.Dzily- JEIcepe Sunday -S1nday oniy.
rates OF fare. etc. will be quickly furnished
BIZ TELEPHONE at al OF the following
Ticket Ofices: 707 18th St N w, Cor. New
York Ave. Telephone Main 1881. sIs Penn
sylvsnia Ave. Telephone ;Aain rs. Station
New Jersey Ave. and c ST., Ticket One
Telephone. East SG: Information Bureau
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
TW0-ST0RY APARTMENT
HOUSES FOR SOUTHWEST

Bernard Leonard has given out the
contract for the building OF eight two
story apartment houses to be erected
on K str -et near Second southeast
Each apartment will contain four rooms
and bath, and Will be provided with
separate sheds and rear yards Archi-
tect Thomas +. Holden drew the plans
and James p. Deery has been entrusted
with the construction The cost will be
$500 each
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
THREE BRIDGE BUILDERS
DROWNED IN RIVER

LANCASTER. Pa. April Three
expert bridge builders, of Portland. Ne.
employed on dam being erected across
the SuSQuehanna river at McCalTs
Ferry. twenty-five miles south of here
were drowned this afternoon by the
capsizing of their boat. There were
seven in the craft when IL struck a
cable and was overturned. Four made
their escape.
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
Started by Women Clerks.
Ten Rooms on Each Floor.

There are ten rooms on each OF the
three floors with three baths. The
rooras are being rented as fast as they
can be furnished. and the society is en-
deavoring to put the price within the
reach of the women for whose accom-
mediation they are intended. The prices
range from SO to $50. the latter price
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
CHESAPEAKE AN5 OHIO RY.

2:eQ p. M--CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS SPE-
CIAI. Solid vestibule, electric lighted
Niniug Car Train, with Pullman Sleepers
Louisville. Cincinnati. INDIANAPOLIS
lnicago AMI St Lcuis Parlor Car for
Virginia Hot Springs. daily except sun
MO p M-F. F. V. LIMITED-Solid YES
thule, electric lighted. Dining Car train
with Pullman Sleepers TO Cincinnati Lex
ington. and Louisville. Compartment
Sleeper to Virginia Hot Springs daily
except Sunday. Sleepers Cincinnati TO
ChIcag. and ST. Louis. DINING Car.
Reservation and tickets at 5i3 Pennsylvania
avenue e09 Fourteenth street, near F. and
At the Station Telephone $730 for PennsyI-
vatia Cab Service; H ". FULLER.
Telephone Main 1866. Gen'l Passenger Agt
mh3l-tf
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
Ladies Tailoring.

II. LOwENSTEIH. ladies' Tailor; SUITS and
skirts made to oIter. perfect 1T guaranteed
or no pay. 1903 New York ave NV Inif2T-7Or
CEEnC Imperial State --vn Grass
SAADS makes always-green and vel
vety lawns 1oc a package. Garden
Seeds and Tools.
N. FRANK RUPERT, 1o21 7th St. NV.
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

c. & S. Ice Cream Best by Tests.
Try the excellent Velvet Kind Drug
gists'
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
For Sale-Automobiles.

OLDSMoBILE runabout, model 3. 1906: nrst.
class condition. new. Address BOX sl5
Times ONCE apS-3t
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

|, money. while others have donated rock
ing chairs. pictures. boo. mating and
rugs.
Transients Will Be Accommodated.
There Will be a set of rooms specially
designed for the accommodation OF wo-
men who live in the suburbs and who
would often like 10 come into town 10
the theater. lecture. OF musicale. but
who are prevented from doing so be-
cause OF the danger in returning 10
their suburban homes late at night
There Is 20 be a cafe on the lower
FOO. and competent chefs will be in
charge OF the table
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
DR.. FISK ELGIN

Expert in the treatment Of private diseases
lions confidentiaL Medicine furnished Prices
moderate Hours. to / to G. to q
The Washington times., 1906-04-08
Dentistry.

DENTAL WORK done by graduates for cost
OF material al Washington Private Dental
Inhrynary. 1903 81. NV Teeth extracted.
aps-30t
CUT-RATE DENTISTRY FULL SET
TEETH. ~ Gold Grown and Br1dgework, 81
Filings. Soc All consultations and extract
ing absolutely free. ARMY AND NAVY
DENTAL PARDoRS. COR. 7TH AND Sis
NV. Entrance. s3s Z St Phone Main 4s24-M
mhS0-7Ot
FOR THREE DAYS. Sc plates. $50: si2
plates, fI-50; $50 crowns. s3.75: porcelain
gold. and arnalgam nlfings reduced. Pain
less extraction free
THE MUTUAL DENTISTS. 1912 81. NV
mn29-tf
TEETH WITHOUT PLATEs-No extracting
no pain. look. feel. act. and last longer than
natural teeth: shrunken faces mace normal: /:
painless nlling- DR. J. L WILSON. 1293 F
81. NV rnh2S-5ot
FIRsT-CLASS WORK. LOW PRIcES-Set
Of teeth, % up; gold crowns. s. up; gold
alnngs. 81 up. silver filings, Soc up. work
guaranteed: no pain DR. GEO 4. Ed
hOSDS. SO st. NV. mh2s-3ot
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

NO man dfOunu ln6 narrowed
OF this Eosn fair to see.
Old Sdam spake, the naughty rake,
How lonesome IL viii be"
"An AdamIess Eden" viii be a fitting
designation for the women's hotel
which the Dolly Madison Association
proposes to establish for lonely female
Federal department employees at the
home Of the association 1401 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest. as soon as
plans now under consideration can De
completed. That mere mans presence
within the sacred inelosure OF these
walls will be as uuwelcorne as a red
hot stove on a July evening goes with
out saying. II will be first last. and
for all time a haven for the fair sex.
and woe betide the venturesome male
who dares even a short '.C@ek'' at the
interior
In a general way the hotel will be on
the plan of the Martha Washington,
now open for business in New York
Started by Women Clerks.
Some months ago it was decided among
a number of women employed in Gov
ernment departments that Washington
was badly in need Of hotel exclusively
for women A society was formed with
the object Of establishing such a hotel,
but it was only a short time ago that a
location was determined upon. In OBJ
tanning the house at Fourteenth street
and Massachusetts avenue the society
feels il has one of the best locations
in Washington. The house was formerly
occupied by a school, Gunston Institute.
and has a magnificent view and every
advantage in its equipment.
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

ORIGINAL GYPSY PIANIST. tells vou !.
whole fortune. 10 cents: open Sundays. I73
Sth St NV apS,ie,u
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

NINE ZENITA. Palmist formerly of NI7e
De Longs, now located at 7l9 9Th st. nv.
apS-3t
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

YOUR FORTUNE TOLD-Send name and ad-
dress. with 2-cent stamp and date OF birth
and l will send oan-picture of your ne
from the cradle TO the grave. PROF. LEO
ANIL Dept. A IA Brsdgeport Conn If
The Washington times., 1906-04-08

PRIVATE DETECTIVE SERVICE-Author-
tzed and bonded. Absolutely reliable, sfrictly
confidential: any cause. all sections. Private
consultation rooms; list OF our references
from leading business men. attorneys and
L. s Government officials cheerfuiIy fur
nished on application IN person or by mail
We court the fullest Investigation in re-
erence 10 integrity and ability Phone Main
2525; after pm. phone residence Main
1868. BRADI ORD,S NATIONAL DETEC-
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Napoleon, Essayist.

When Napoleon was youth he gained the prize offered by the Lyons Academy for the best paper in answer to the question, What are the truths and principles that ought to be incul- cated on men that they may enjoy happiness| For this paper he gained a gold medal, which he afterwards sold for fifty louis, and long after wards, laughingly told Talleyrand the story. Some days afterwards Talley- rand handed him the identical prize essay. Napoleon took it from him. Have you read it?" be inquired sharp ly. "No, sire, l have just received it." Without another word the emperor pitched it into the fire. Talleyrand turned red with anger on seeing his pains thus rewarded. But Napoleon eXplained: 'I did not wish any one to see the paper written when 1 was young; it might have exposed me to ridicule when l was emperor" What would that essay fetch at Christie's HOW?
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Foundation of Mark Twain,s Fortune

Mark Twain says that in his earlier days he did not enjoy the exceptional prosperity which came later in his ca reer. It is commonly the lot of genius to suffer neglect at first and eXperi- ence did not affect his abiding good nature. In a conversation with Will liam Dean Towels on one occasion the subject of literature vicissitudes was broached by the humorist.
 My difficulties taught me some thrift" he observed. But I never knew whether it was wiser to spend my last nickel for cigar to smoke or for an apple to devour."
 T am astounded," observed MT. Howells, "that q person of so little decision should meet with so much worldly success"
 Mark Twain nodded very gravely.
 "Indecision about spending money" he said, lis worthy of cultivation. When I couldn't decide what to buy with my last nicRel 1 kept it, and so became rich"
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Valuable Canine.

"Henry," said Mrs. Peck, MT. Smiths dog came very near biting me this afternoon. I was awfully fright ened, and it's up to you to do some thing about it."
 q will, my dear" replied Peck. "I'll see Smith the first thing in the morn ing, and if he doesn't ask too much for the dog I'll buy him."
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

In order to augment the scope and usefulness of the institution, the man. agement of the Normal School at Los Angeles have instituted series of eX- tension lectures and conferences for the benefit of the teachers of the city and surrounding towns. These lec- lures are given by members of the faculty, and comprise such subjects as Domestic science, Sloyd Drawing, Meteorology, Geography, and Litera- ture.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Weyl-Delibcrated,

At bend in the river opposite a likely pool portly gentleman in new fishing "togs" stopped a native, says Life, in order to get some necessary information about the surrounding country.
 "Do you suppose" asked the man with rod and reel, "it would be worth my while to try fishing round here?'
 "Wal," said the native, thrusting his hands into his pockets and settling back on his heels, "the fishin' ain't good, but of course I don't know how ye value yer time."
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Poor Freddy.

Reggy-Why does Freddy have so deuced many broken cigars in his vest pocket
 Clarence-Sh! Freddy wants the chaps to think he hugs so many girls, so he breaks the cigars and puts them in his vest pocket every evening.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
UItra-FashtOnabIc,

Rural Authorizations why don't some one tell that pretty girl over there that her hair is mussed up and needs combing?
 City Niece-Sh, aunty, that is the fashionable "automobile tousle.'
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

Horse racing in Italy is dead since the introduction of automobile speed con tests.
 Aquatic birds are more numerous than land birds.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

WANTED Albright man with a light team in your county. Steady work and good wages to the right man References required. For Minn,. Box X.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

BEST APPRECIATED IN A DRY CLIMATE
 A fresh cigar made of good tobacco is the ideal smoke. Lewis Single Binder' straight 5c fresh from the'factory wrapped in foil, is an ideal cigar Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.,
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

Lillian Blauyelt, the American prima donna, has signed Il six-year contract for a total salary of about half million of dollars.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
On the Wrong side.

Bacon-That man is always on the wrong side of question.
 Egbert-How do you know?
 "Why, I've known him for twenty years and in all that time I never knew him to think the same way as 1 havew
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

For bronchial troubles try Pso's Cure for Consumption. It is good cough medicine. At druggists. price 9 cents.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10

Lady Wyndham-Quin, the daughter of Lord Dunraven, is among the practical horticulturists of the peerage and owns a wonderful violet farm.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Hoods Sarsaparisla

Is peculiar to itself Accept no substitute, but insist on having Hoods and get it today.
 Liquid or tablets, 100 Doses One Dollar.
Holbrook argus., 1906-02-10
Blood Hun1ors

Commonly cause pimples. boils. hives, eczema or salt rheum, or some other form of erup- tion; but sometimes they exist in the system, indicated by feelings of weakness, languor, loss of appetite, or general debility, without causing any breaking out.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla expels them, renovates. strengthens and tones the whole system. This is the testimony of thousands annually.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-05

DIR. c. G. Moreland, of Fords
Ferry, is sick with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Brewer, of Charleston, Mo. 3,
is the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. T. j.
landell.
Mrs. H. H. Sayre gave a Fourth
of July picnic on the lawn in front
of her beautiful home Wednesday
afternoon.
Layne X Leavel will be in Marion,
county court day to buy good mules.
Bring in your stock. Will also be
in Hampton, Tuesday July 10th.
Owens butcher shop is now locat-
ed in the stand recently vacated by
John Grissom, the produce man,
next door to Miss Loves millinery
store.
Sallie Mcconnell and her mother
returned from Gilbert's Sauitarium at
Evansville Tuesday and her friends
will be glad to know she is much i'm
proved.
Joseph ". Adams, the venerable
blacksmith and machinist, who has
been confined at his home for several
weeks is now convalescent, aud is ex-
pected to be up soon and able to at
tend to his business.
John Parrish has returned from
Salem where he has been assisting il
putting the Cumberland telephon,
into that town. He goes to worl
with the Marion Milling CO., in Cru,
Lambs place today.
Informal invitations in the shap
of fire crackers, have been receive'
by the many friends of Miss Annt
Cox, little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Felix Cox, to July Fourth froli,
from FIVE to eight.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-05

DIR. W. &. Kemp, of Iron Hill,
who has just completed his course in
the Kentucky Hospital of Medicine
at Louisville, retained home Sunday.
After a few weeks rest he will begin
the practice of medicine, but has not
yet decided on his location.
W. f. Gholson, a prominent and
wealthy citizen of Cairo and owner
of Creal Springs and Ozark Hotels in
Illinois, died of the fourth stroke OF
paralysis last week. His wife, who
was Miss Orphetta Wyatt, of Ere
donia, and two children survive him.
Mrs. Florence Steele aud three sous
of Nevada, Mo-, are the guests OF
Spillman Hill and family in Chapel
Hill vicinity. Mrs. Steele is sis
ter of Mrs. Hill and daughter Of
the late Arch Allen, aud this is her
first visit to her old Kentucky home
ia l6 years.
We call attention to the bank sta
tements published this week. The
three banks in the county whose
statements we publish show resources
of over third of million dollars
which is a splendid showing. The
same banks show loans of $3.50, 600
and deposits OF quarter of million.
The friends and admirers Of Rev.
j. X. Lamb had the pleasure of hear
ing several good sermons from him
while he was in Kentucky. One at
the {. p. church, one at the Presby-
terrain church anu one at the Metho-
dist church. Reed is one of Critten-
den county's boys, and his old ac-
quaintances are glad of his success
in his chosen field of labor.
20 All Steel hay rakes a. sl3. so.
Cochran Il Pickens
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-05

3 ". Nuua. dentist suite 3 aud {,
Pres. BUILDING
"a Dean Of Iron Hill. Va. here at
court last week
Arbuckle, COTE, l5c per package
At Hicklin Bros
X Lucas. Of Tolu attended
court last week
Car load Of Lime just received at
Cochran & Pickcn,
,imp Weldon. Of Toiu, Wa m
Marion la, week
Geo. Hin. Of Iron Hill. va, here
last week attending court
Sngli.h tableware at oue-balf re-
guar price. -Gilber, a Son.
Mr.. ". | staten left Thursday
'or Dawson to spend a few weeks.
Miss Willie Carlos. yi.ised Miss
Am, Watheu near Ford, Ferry last
seek
Naurie Boston wa, Ia Princeton
last week attending the league con
'ention.
John Asbridge aud wife of Cald-
yell Springs section were in the city
thursday.
Mr. aud Mrs. 4. T. Harris, of
lolu. visited A j. Bennett and fam
last Thursday.
franklin Woolf and family of Olive
Bnnch. we're the guest of Alb ert
nyis Monday.
Mss Mollie Chambers, of Morgan
N is the guest of Mrs. j q. Ro-
s'tcr this week.
Mss Mildred Haynes attended the
,uc of the Methodist church in
1,cton last week.
innite and tinware sale at the D
Toe. store Saturday, the bargains
in show window.
marriage license was issued to
I Chancellor and Miss Georgia
Dalton last week
tss Fredda Pickens was dele
to the League Convention which
10 Princeton last week.
Pan, Bugg and family, of Ere
were the guests of Rev. j. ;.
} and family last week.
N'er aud Marion Mcconnell
en- Norris and Fred Campbell
Sunday in Evansville.
\" steel hay rakes at 1880