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The Washington times., 1906-05-09
BuSineSSlike German Cities.

According TO the Consular and
Trade Report for May Z, some of
the city governments of Germany
have become veritable department
stores. They have adopced the policy
of municipal ownership with such
vim that they are rapidly absorb
ing all manner of business enter
prises.
For instance. they are not salts
fed with the ownership of water,
gas, street cars, markets, and cleo
tricity, but most of them. says the
report, are carrying on the business
of pawnbrokers. More than half of
them own and operate savings
banks, theaters. and concert halls.
A few own quarrles and timber
lands. One--thc city of Gorlitz in
Silesia-has coal mine of its own
and also manufactures bricks and
tiles.
In view of the charge that a city
cannot proftably manage such en-
terpriscs, it is an interesting fact
that the opponents of municipal
ownership in Germany accuse these
cities of making altogether too
much profit. In Prussia a law has
actually been passed which requires
that all municipal business shall be
self-supporting and no more.
Such reports as these are becom-
ing numerous. In European coun-
tries, at least, there is no longer
any argument against the possibil-
ity of proftableness Of municipal
ownership. The whole question has
resolved itself into one of efficiency
on the part Of the city officials.
If municipal ownership has prov
ed failure in any of our American
cities, it is far more likely that
the officials in charge of the exper-
iment were inefficient than that the
plan in itself was impracticable.
ITO make rabbit soup, first catch
your rabbit" says the old recipe
book; and American cities are dis
covering that the first step in the
direction of public ownership is to
be able to control and rely upon
their public officials.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09
CLAIMED THAT HIS FISH
SHRUNK HALF AN INCH
As Phenomenon Is voucheI for bv
Mr.. Walton Court Discharged
Angler.

WlLKESBARRE, Pa. May 9.-Frank
Rorepaugh returned from a dav's dsh-
Ing in a mountain brook with a full
basket. At the edge Of town he was
met by the game warden.
Let me see" said the warden. Are
any Of them under six inches2r
Under six inches," replied Rore-
paugh, properly IN disgust. WHY. one
measures twelve inches and a half-but
he got away
The warden held up one against his
tape measure
Five and Il halfr' he exclaimed tri-
umphantly. You are under arrestr,
The next morning the warden p-o-
duced the short trout In court and the
Judge looked sharply at Rorepaugh.
his nsh'-- said the judge.
Has shrunk," said Rorepaurb ..It
was six inches when I caught il. for I
measured IL; but as It dried It grew
shorter"
But fish stories always STOW longer"
remarked the court.
II was six inches long. as the law
now II has shrunk- 1 can't help a fish
dying up / hope YOU don't think. your
honor, that l would
Clerk, bring me my copy OF Izaak
RorepauSh stood first on one foot and
then on the other as the judge turned
the leaves.
'Ah. here we have IT," And his honor
read with a Sowing face;
" Concerning the length Of fish usual
ly caught in English brooks. I have OBJ
served that with each telling OF the
story they usually grow longer and I
have known a trout which originally
measured eight inches TO measure eleven
the third day after the fisherman had
originally told the story -
The Judge looked up with an inquiring
pause.
May Il please the court 20 read or, -,
said Rorepaugh desperately
His honor did so. and as be read his
face nghtened:
" This universal custom on the mart
of fishermen is most reDrehensIbIe. for
as a matter or fact I have observed on
sundry times. 10 my own chaErin. that
nsh that l had thought measured Ten
inches frequently shrunk as they dried
TO nine and = half and even Iess-to my
own confession and 10 the merriment OF
my cronies.'
The court looked up from the book
and said
The pris56er is discharged. When q
fisherman tclls the suth Il is contrary
70 the pu pos II the law 10 discourage
The Washington times., 1906-05-09
MODERN WOMEN'S CLUB
AND SERVANT PROBLEM
Novel Organization Formed in Camden,
N. J., for Exchange of Ideas and
Domestic Help.

PHILADELPHIA. May 9-When Mrs.
William s. Casselman. of Camden. COM
pletes plans for organizing the "Ex-
change Club" there will be added to the
long list OF women's clubs n social Or
ganization so novel and interesting to
persons throughout the United States
as TO make the club one OF the best of
its kind ever formed
Intended 10 assist women who are ca
paDle OF artistic and practical life, yet
are held down" for various reasons,
the members of the club will agree 10
do everything possible to help their sex
achieve success in their chosen profes-
sions or business.
AS the name implies. the Exchange
Club will be instituted principally for
exchange OF ideas and also for exchange
of maids. or other necessities Of the
household. If a member o=- friend OF the
club needs anything hurriedly which she
does not possess.
While the servant girl problem will
receive careful consideration. the mem
bers will dwell more on solving the
problem of how a woman living in any
place IN the country can develop her
energy to best advantage
II woman living in Atlanta writes
10 the club for advice relative to her
work In any line. and states her quail
hcationS, the members will consider
Just what is best TO be done for her. and,
II deemed advisable. a position will be
obtained for her near this city, so that
she can further achieve success by as
sociation with the Exchange Club.
AlreaSy many of the most fashiona BILE
women in Camden and Philadelphia have
signified their intention of joining, and
within few weeks the first session
will be held
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CanaI Type Question
Holding Up the Work
Until "a Decision Is Reached, Reports Chair
mar Shontz, Very Little, If Any, Progress
Can Be Made on the ISthmus

The most Important question In con-
nection with the building OF the Panama
Canal is what type it shall be. accord
ing TO T p. Shonts. chairman OF the
Isthmian Canal Commission, who sub
mitted report TO Secretary Taft late
yesterday afternoon.
''Chief Engineer Stevens" Mr. Shonts
writes, has pointed out to me the route
of several diversion channels the con
structiOn of which should be under way.
but which ne cannot commence until the
type Of canal is decided upon We have
also IN mind certain other intermediate
yards which we cannot locate until that
decision is reached We are also hold
ing back the improvements at La Boea
(the Pacific terminus). both as to ter
minal yards and the extension OF the
steel pier. already referred 70 not know
ing whether or not the type decided on
will cause us to abandon all these i'm
proVenents.
THE extent and character Of addi-
tional machfsery 10 be used. as well as
the extent and character Of additional
equipment 70 be purchased, are all
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ing a clerk. Assuming that if he
pays his clerk SIS week-which is
not a munificent sum-he viii have
left for his own services about
S2,IO0.
IL the community can keep the
present men who serve as Justices
of the Peace at that salary (s3, 900
Is the salary named in the statute
which creates the office) or get men
of the same caliber to take their
places, it will be one of the won
ders of the age. If it cannot keep
those men or get new ones to the
same degree trustworthy, every
citizen who has a cause to be tried
in such a court will be the loser.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09
Coal Sense Wins.

The settlement of the coal miners
troubles without a prolonged strike
is creditable 10 the head and heart
of John Mitchell, as well as an ex-
cellent guaranty that his leader
ship is to continue TO be conserva-
tive and sensible The old agree
ment of 1903 is found to be still
practically useful and good for an
other three years, while the unions
demand that all miners now out be
reinstated was modest enough
Indeed, the operators could scarce
~ have refused it without laying
themselves open 10 the suspicion
that they preferred hostilities.
AS good sense has triumphed in
this very important branch of
human industry, may we not
reasonably hope that the example
just set will have powerful bearing
on other labor disputes, either of
the major or the minor classes?
And as peace is assured in the
coal regions for three years at
least, may we not expect the local
coal dealers" to reduce the price
of the commodity-which has not
risen at all in the coal felds-to the
April figures customary in other
years? Is there any excuse what
ever for their failure TO do so?
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

awaiting the determination OF this nost
vital question. and inasmuch as AL this
machinery and equipment must be man
ufactured to order in the United states
and manufacturers IN almost every
branch are filling their books with
orders months ahead, the DELAY in
reaching a decision as 70 type may mean
q very serious delay IN getting the
necessity plant. and thus ultimately
mean q serious delay IN the construction
OF the canal"
The water at the docks has been deep
ened for ships, cranes and barges for
receiving earth from the canal cut
tracks have been laid into the cut and
the Panama railroad is being double
tracked As TO the work in Culebra
Cut. Mr.. ShOuts says:
''Chief Engineer Stevens, during the
month OF March. without making any
special effort. but following the general
policy OF work herein outlined. removed
2fe, 900 cubic yards OF material. with an
average OF 10 7-l0 steam shovels work
ing The reports up 20 the 18th OF this
month indicate a still greater degree
OF efficiency in excavation
The Civil Service Commission viii es-
tabiish local examining board on the
Isthmus.
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UNCLE ALEcs CHOPS AT TRUTH

An not lceS dat Cey heap mo 8oOO
luck comm 70 dem what hustles 70
II dan TO de ones what sits 'rOun'
waitin' 70 il 10 hit EN-
Mos of desc fellers what hollers 70
bread am suited ef yO' don offah EN-
a beer.
When some folks say dey feels IL
in dey bones dey takes it TO a warn
in. but All Een'ally puts IL down 70
a plain case Oh rheumatism.
Mos churches am sight mo- in need
er good practicin' dan good preachin'.
De po'est man dey is. Is de one
what's done los hope, an den it's hts
own fault
Dere am a heap OF satisfa -tion in
lawn about de trespaSs oh yo' neigh
boh's cow-fo' de lawyer man.
Hit amt what All earns. but how An
sDens II dat makes me happy or on
happy wid nah money.
Hits a wise coon dat can tell wen
er yaller garl am a-smilin VIII him or
lain at him
An has dis great comfoht. Dat er
man wild only one suit oh cloe's ain
nebbah troubled by de moths
American Spectator.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

The May ball given in Confederate
Veterans Hall. in the Maryland build
ing, last night, under the auspices of
the Southern Relief Society, was an ex-
ceedingly successful event. Ali of the
proceeds were for the relief fund of the
society which has thirty-five pensioners
and does much good in the way of re-
heving the temporary distress of indi-
gent Southerners.
The hall was decorated with palms and
flags and there was an orchestra play
ing all evening. General dancing began
early and lasted until II o'clock. when
supper was served. after which the
eotillion was danced. There were artis-
tic favors consisting OF japanese fans.
caps, umbrellas, and other devices dis
pensed by Mrs. John NJ. Hickey and
Mrs. T. II. Wheatley.
Mrs. Rosalie Bocock. who served so
accePtably as chairman Of the large
charity ball given in January. was at
the head of the committee in charge last
evening, her co-worl1ers being Mrs. John
T. %allaghan, Mrs. Gillenwater. Mrs.
Miilsaps, and Miss FauntIeroy.
L he floor committee included some of
the members of the Sons OF Veterans
Association. of which Gardner Green
is president Mrs CalIaghan, wife of the
president of the Veteran Association
presided at the supper table, assisted
by Mrs. Archibald Young. Mrs. George
s. Coviugton, Mrs ] II. Mulcare, Mrs
Fred. and Mrs. Wrenn
The officers of the Southern Relief
Society are: Miss Mamie Heth. presi-
dent; Mrs. Albert Akers. first vice
president: Mrs Archibald Young sec
ond vice president; Miss Susan Hetzel.
third vice president; Mrs. j. c Wheel
er, fourth vice president; Mrs L. II
Quirolla, corresponding secretary: Mrs
Eugene Rollins, recording secretary.
Mrs. Drury Ludlow, treasurer: Mrs. r.
II. Bocock, chairman. and Mrs. George
Covtngton. chairman of the relief fund
Every effort Is being made to carry to
the fullest success the military euchre
TO be given Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock in the ball room of the Wash
ington Barracks. for the bene1t OF the
The Washington times., 1906-05-09
MARINE BAND CONCERT
AT BARRACKS TOMORROW

Following is the program for the Ma
rine Band concert at the barracks to-
morrow at p. m:
March, Salute TO Mexico" ....... Brooke
Overture, 'Di Ballo"..-...........Su Sullivan
Music de Ballet, advertisement Es-
pagnol'' ....-..................D .Desormes
a. Seguedille.
b. Andante.
C. Moderate.
d. Zapateado. Allegro Vivo.
Caprice, Petite Bijouterie' Bohm
Grand Fantasia, "Traviata" .........V Verdi
Waltz, volunteers -SanteImann
Grand March Militaire. .Tschaikowsky
The Star SpanSle6 Banne<
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Mr.. Hartman made a record for
speed in getting across the con-
tinent from eartbquake-stricken
San Francisco, and just as he got
to the Atlantic coast a quake landed
there.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09
MRS. BLAINE MAKES
KNOWN INTENTIONS
Declares Western Pilgrim
age Is to Get Divorce.
GOES TO SOUTH DAKOTA
Will Remain There Until Decree of
Legal Separation Has Been
Granted Her.

Whatever doubt may have remained
in the minds Of the friends Of Mrs
James G. Blaine. Sd. as TO her purpose
In visiting Sioux Falls. s D, viii be
set at rest by the announcement by that
lady that she will leave Washington
Saturday 70 institute divorce proceedings
in the Western State against her
husband.
Mrs. Blaine viii be accompanied by a
companion, but until she arrives in
South Dakota. the length OF her stay in
Sioux Falls viii not be determined.
Cruelty and Deseruion.
1t is understood that the decree will
be asked for on the grounds Of cruelty
and desertiOn. II such arrangements
can be made Mrs Blaine viii return
East TO spend the summer with her par
ents in New London. Conn
Mrs Blaine said yesterday that her
tirely upon the laws OF that State in
such matters. and that until she goes
west she VIII not know how long sne
VIII stay or just what the procedure will
be- A nTm Of lawyers has taken the
case. through an order from Mrs.
Blaine New York attorneys. and moth
ing viii be done until Mrs. Blaine
reaches Sioux Falls
Husband Will Fight.
II is understood that James G. Blaine
viii also be represented by 4 LAWYER
when the case comes up in South Oako-
ia. Mrs. Blaine expressed the hope that
she would not be compelled TO remain
long in the West
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

The boys Of the Cuthbe-t class and
minstrel club. of Peck Memorial Chapel
gave clever performance OF Mrs. Jar
ley's waxworks last evening in the new
lecture hall OF the church. which was
followed by musical numbers. The af-
fair which was planned to raise funds
for the annual outing Of the boys. was
in charge of Miss Z. Cuthbert. H. A.
Myers, H. Haller. S. Gawler, B. Howard
E. Reichard, and F. Chism. Mrs. Drum
mond took the part Of Mrs. farley. Re
freshments were served after the per-
formance.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Dr. and Mrs. Brown entertained at a
uihher Tor young people Monday even
ing among those present were the
MISSES Margaret Hawkins. Evelyn Ryce
Catherlne Thaw. Bernice fremont. Ray
PERKINS. A S Haywood, Charles Ryce,
and A. A Hitchcock.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Army Relif Socitye. Money raised by
this society is used 20 assist the needy
wives and children Of officers and sol
diers, and an entertainment arranged
oy them is always sure 70 call for a
large patronage.
The entertainment will be under the
management Of Mrs. Humphrey. and a
room viii be set apart for those who
wish 10 play bridge Mrs. Borden and
Mrs. Koerper are looking after the de-
tails Of the affair.
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y IN THE CIRCLE OF SOCIETY >.
SENORA QUESADA TO TOUR
EUROPE THIS SUMMER
Wife of Cuban Minister viii Sail June 16, Accom-
panied by Her Children, Aurora
and Gonzales

70 Austrian Ambassador and Baron
esq Hengelmuler returned 10 Washing
ten last night from weeks visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt, at
Hyde Park N Y
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ess Hengelmuler returned TO Washing
ten last night from a weeks visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt, at
Hyde Park, n. Y.
Sonora Quesada, wife OF the minister
from Cuba, accompanied by their two
children, Aurora and Gonzales, will sail
fci Europe June 16, first going 10 France
and later TO Italy, and perhaps Spain.
She VIII visit for a few weeks some
lSmous springs near Naples. II she
deCides not 10 meet the minister. Senor
Quesada. In Brazil for the Pan-Amer-
lean conference, he will join his family
in the..' travels through Europe, AMI
late In the season viii accompany them
back to this country. The minister is
giving UP his Sixteenth street legation
and Will board during the absence of
his family. taking a house upon their
return here next fall.
Admiral Neal, OF the British navy.
guests of the Counselor OF the
British Embassy and Lady Susan
Townley at their Connecticut ave
nue. house. left the city last night
for New York. Mr. Townley and Lady
Susan entertained both at a luncheon
and dinner for them yesterday. Lady
SuEan will sail for England May IS
Mr.. Townley following her the lst Of
June, and they viii spend the summer
abroad.
Miss Katherine Elkins. daughter Of
Senator and Mrs. EIkins. has gone TO
New York for short visit. She will
return 20 Washington before serving as
bridesmaid for her cousin. Miss Davis,
at her wedding in New York next week.
Miss Florence Conrad. daughter Of
Mrs. George c. Kendall, OF New York,
Is visiting Mrs. Richard Harlow at her
home in Twcnty-first street. Edward
c. Head gave a dinner al Chevy Chase
Club last night In her honor, which was
followed by a dance.
Mrs. Arthur Lee will leave town today
for few days visit, and upon her re-
turn here Will close her house in Massa-
chusetts avenue for the season. She viii
spend some time at Atlantic City, and
June l Will so TO Elkins. Va, 70 open
the country house OF her father. ex-
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Mrs Robert Wynne, wife Of the con-
su. general TO London, has been called 10
Washington by the illness OF her father.
M. McCabe, and is now at the New
Hiard' Captain Wynne. the son OF the
consul General and Mrs. Wynne. is also
At the New Willard.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Senator Davis. where she will spend the
summer.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Justice and Mrs. Brewer returned
yesterday from Hampton, Va. where
they have been the guests OF frien S
FOR the past two weeks.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Major and Mrs. Burr viii be the
guests Of honor at a reception given at
the Washington Barracks tomorrow
evening by the officers and their wives
Major and Mrs. Burr will be greatly
missed from the social life there
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

MRS Stevens, who is spending the
winter at the Connecticut. gave a din
ner last evening at the Chevy Chase
CIub- The guests were Secretary Taft,
senator Millard, Chief OF Staff and Mrs.
Bell Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, Miss
Willard. Mrs. Clement. Mrs. Evans,
theodore Shonts. and Mr.. Henry.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

extended trip through Europe, have re-
turned TO their home on Belmont ave-
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Miss Mccoy. Of Pittsburg. will spend
the remainder Of the month as the
guest OF Representative and Mrs.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Mr.; and Mrs. Henry Bernard and
daughter. Doris, are the guests Of Mir.
ana MIS- Henry Straus, OF l. street.
M: bernard VIII sail for Europe this
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Mrs. Sydney Heller has returned from
Atlantic City
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Mrs. L. W. Busby. president Of the
Smith College Alumnae Association Of
the District. will have charge Of the
seating arrangements for the three
opeu-air performances which Ben
Greets players will give at WOOdley
Park on the evenings Of May Is and
l9 for the benefit Of the alumuae assO-
citation. on Friday and Saturday
evenings Midsummer Nights Dream
will be played. while "As You Like IT,
will hold the boards at the Saturday
matinee.
The Minister from Norway and
Nine. Hauge are visiting Nine. Hauge's
mother, Mrs. Todd. at Louisville. Ky.
MIS-: Loose, who spent the winter at
the Willard, will go to Magnolia for
the summer. Mr.. Loose will join his
wife in a few days. and they will
make a tour Of Virginia in their motor
car, Miss Cannon accompanying them.
Mrs. Sol Rice. Of Chicago. who is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Sarah Nord-
linger. of 3O32 y street northwest, will
be at home 10 her friends informally
on Sunday afternoon, May 13.
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The council Of Jewish Women held
us annual meeting in the Vestrv rooms
OF the Eighth Street Temple, Mrs
sarah Hillman, the retiring president
read a very interesting paper giving de-
ldlls OF the original membership Of the
council and how II started With tWe1ty
members and has row grown 10 a mem
Dershlp Of 30. Mrs. Hillman's untir-
ing euorts Tor charitable work have
never ceased. Mrs Charles Goldsmith
VIII succeed Mrs. Hillman as president
ana Mrs. !. NJ. Bear as vice president.
MISS Hetty Abrams as secretary. Mrs
Adolph Kahn, recording secretary, Mrs
/. Neuman. treasurer.
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Mos Of desc fellers what holIers To-
bread am suited ef yO' don offah EN-
a beer.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

Charles Guggenheirner spent 4 few
days In the city after an extended trim
through the West and has returned to
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1906-05-09

@ l. Is not the velocity OF light hrst
measured in air. and then compared with
its velocity IN the intersteIlar space2
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30
For Thin
Babies

Fat is of great account
to a baby; that is why
babies are fat. If your
baby is scrawny, SCOTS
E m ulsion is what he
wants. The healthy baby
stores as fat what it does
not need Immediately TO,
bone and m II S Gle. Fa
babies are happy they d,
not cry they are rich
their fat is la id up fol
time of need. They are
happy because hey are
comfortable. The fat sur.
rounds their little nerves
and cushions them. When
they are scrawny tn ose
nerves are hurt at every
ungentle to u c h. They
delight in SCOTS Emul-
sion. 1t is as sweet as
wholesome to them.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30
LABOR AND PROGRESS.

At an estimated cost of $4,000, 900
the bed OF the Kiel canal Is to be
widcned by twenty-five yards and the
water surface by fifty yards.
The greatest depth at which gold
has as yet been excavated from the
earth is 1900 feet. about three-fourths
of mile, at the New Chums mine.
Australia.
The oil fields that have been discover.
ed in Africa are so rich that the prcdic-
ton Is made by American consuls that
Africa will ultimately show the largest
oil producing areas OF the world.
The United States consumes NIL Of Its
annual iron output of 35.000,000 tons.
England consumes G,0Oo.OOO tons more
than Its 100000 tons output and Ger.
many 100000 more than Its 81 600 900
tons output.
Preserving sorrel is the principal In
dustry OF Varedalcs, France. 1t Is put
into tins and small casks and exported.
Extremely pure water is required In
the cooking Of sorrel. The plant Is
grown for four successive years on the
same land, which is then put under
other crops for twelve years.