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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
The Amelia No Longer a Menace.

The United States army engineers tug
General Warren, which left here early in
the week 10 inspect the stranded schooner
Amelia Price, which was reported lying
water logged off Point No Point in Chesa-
peake bay and to cd a dangerous obstruc-
ton to navigation, has returned home The
officers Of the tug report having found
that the vessel had been towed into Smiths
creek by fishermen, who wanted To get her
out of the way. and as she was no longer
obstructtng the channel they determined
that II was not necessary TO destroy the
boat with an explosive The Amelia Price
was in collision with a bay steamer about
two weeks ago and had her bow crushed In
About eight feet OF the bow is missing and
through this hole the cargo of lumber had
been taken out. 1t was the intention of the
owner of the vessel TO have her rebuilt, but
during the heavy blow of the early part OF
the week the broken hulk was blown high
on the beach and pounding on the hard
sand was further damaged to such an ex-
tent that ii is doubtful If she can be put in
condition for service again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
MIsSoURIANS ENTERTAINED.
Maj. Sylvester Talks on Eugene Field
Other Features.

Despite the Indictment weather a goodly
delegation of Missourians, now residents OF
the capital, gathered In Pythian Temple,
1912 9th street northwest, last night to at
tend the regular bimonthly meeting of the
Missouri Society. The feature of the even
ing was a talk by Maj. Richard Sylvester
superintendent of the police department
on the late Eugene Field. His address was
replete with interesting "reminiscences OF
the poet-humorist.
Other entertainers of the evening were
Miss Stella NJ. Wilson, Mrs. John Stewart
Miss Lulu w. Simms, Miss Amelia V. Men
efee, Mr.. Joseph Harrison, Miss Daisy Har-
rison and Miss Bessie Harrison. President
w. c. Deane announced that Representa-
tive Richard Bartholdt Of ST. Louis, presi-
dent of the International Arbitration Con.
ference, would address the society at It's
next meeting on Saturday evening, Janu-
airy 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
The Secretary Talks.

Mr.. Albertson, the secretary, speaking or
the organization of school cities, says
Many teachers and superintendent have
expressed an interest in the work and there
are abundant openings where the organi-
zation would be welcome If workers could
be sent to start 1t. In the most of schools
an organizer is needed to introduce the
school city quite as much by the teachers
as by the students, and IN fact the need
in many schools extends far beyond the
organizing and will not be supplied unui
the authorities appoint supervisors of moral
and civic training to direct and foster tnts
most important work. Now however no
financial cooperation can be looked tof
from the authorities, the teachers cannot
be expected 10 assume any considerable OK
penses, and there is no way for this move
ment TO spread among the schools except
as those of who are interested make
such sacrifices for 1t as we can"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
SECRETARY SHAW TO SPEAK.
Civil Service Retirement Association
Arranges an Attractive Program.

The treasury branch OF the United
States Civil Service Retirement Associa-
ton has arranged for a meeting to be held
Wednesday, January d. at o'clock in the
National Rifles armory, on G. street near
9th street northwest. This is the third of
its series of public meetings, the first one
having been held September 81, 1905. Sec
rotary Shaw Of the Treasury Department
will deliver an address, and an interesting
musical program will be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
ALLEGE HARSH USAGE
sHIPWRECKED oYsTERMEN TELL
STORY OF MIsFoRTUNE.

-Four woe-begone. shipwrecked sailors
sought port Of refugs late yesterday
afternoon in the municipal lodging house,
3l2 18th street northwest. They were in
pretty bad shape when they were taken in
by Superintendent A. H. Tyson. The men
are foreigners and had walked from Lower
Cedar Point, on the Potomac, where they
were wrecked, a distance Of more than
seventy miles.
The disaster to the oyster pungy on which
they were employed occurred several nights
ago, they stated, in binding ''norther,"
which was accompanied by sleet and snow.
The names of the men as they were reg
istered at the municipal lodging house are
as follows: Charles Schmidt, aged twenty
natives of Germany: Gottlieb Collenger
aged twenty-eight, Bohemian, and Vivarelli
Costrntenno, aged twenty eight. native OF
Italy.
well. told Of their experience on the oyster
pungy. He said they were shipped for the
oyster traffic on the lower Potomac by Max
Freund, shipping agent at 80 Greenwich
street, New York, last October. Oten
wanted to leave the vessel about Christmas.
and offered to forfeit all the pay that was
due him from October if he could be given
the desired permission.
This request, the men say angered the
captain and he had Oten soundly logged
The captain then drew his revolver. ac-
cording to the story, and threatened to
"fll full of lead any man who did not
work hard at dredging for oysters.
Another member of the crew, the men
say, was placed In solitary confinement in
the hold and kept the first six days without
bread or water. This man became seriously
i'll as result. and after the vessel was
wrecked he was sent to a Baltimore hos
pital for medical treatment.
Storm Wrecks Boat.
During the severe storm the boat was
wrecked and the men managed to get
ashore through the chilling water. They
made their way to the Lower Cedar Point
lighthouse, and later started on their long
tramp to Washington. They lost all their
extra clothing and other effects In the
wreck The captain of the pungy lost 300
bushels Of oysters he had dredged, and Of
fered to pay the men all their back pay II
they would assist him to recover his cargo
Of bivalves They declined to do SO in
view Of the harsh treatment they had re-
ceived and tramped to this city without a
penny in their pockets.
Upon reaching Washington they met Mr..
Charles d. Fowler Of 512 F street north
west, who accompanied them to the munic-
ipal lodging house.
The shipwrecked men were seen last night
by a Star reporter. They have open, frank
faces, and have the appearance of being
honest and Industrious They will be sent
back to New York tomorrow through the
efforts Of Superintendent Tyson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Rummage Sales of Rugs, Carpets,
Lace curtains, upholsteries etc, at Moses
A1,-artieapnant
Modern Life in Switzerland.

Madame Marie Lohry, Swiss humorlst.
will give a discourse at the Washington
Club. ITO I street northwest, next Wednes-
day evening at SIS o'clock upon the sub
tect Modern Life in Switzerland; Aristoc-
racy and Peasantry." The lecture will be
under the patronage of the Swiss minister,
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Hoyt, Mr., John
Hitz, Mrs. s. o. Richey, Mrs. John B. Hen
defson and Miss Atleen Bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Mr.. William Lewis of Canandaigua, N Y,
is In the city on a visit to relatives. Mr..
Lewis will spend several weeks here.
Capt Frank Harlow, master of the U. s.
army engineers steamer Quest, at Cleve-
land, Ohio, has arrived in the city on a
short visit.
Mr.. John Auth has returned from a hunt
ing trip on the river in the vicinity of
Gunston, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

A colored boy named Percy Lawson was
arrested in the vicinity of the White House
yesterday afternoon by Policeman Brown
of the third precinct and locked UP on
charges of fast driving and colliding. 1t
is alleged that while violating the speed
law he drove his team against a bicycle.
Unless collateral is left for his appearance
he will be held in custody until he is taken
to court tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

While attempting to board Capital Trac-
ton car at 14th and II streets northwest
yesterday afternoon, James CRAWFORD,
eighty years old. whose home IS at 2sli
18th street northwest, was thrown TO me
pavement and injured about his face. The
Injured man was taken to the George
Washington University Hospital for treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
seaboard Florida Limited.

Handsomest train in the south; exclusive
~ Pullman; eectric-lighted, double drawing
room, compartment, library, observation
and dining cars. Leaves Washington daily
6:25 pm: arrives St Augustine 2:1O p. m.
next day. Office, 1921 Penna. ave. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Travels in the Arctic.

The Mems Club of the Church of The
Good Shepherd have arranged a program
for It's next meeting, which includes lee
ture by Prof. Gore of George Washington
University. The theme OF the lecture will
be Travels In che Arctic" and will be de-
livered tomSrrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
CITY ITEMS.
"Milk" Bread Is Easily Best.

A trial will prove to your satisfaction that
Holmes genuine homemade MIX Bread
is the best and most nutritious bread that's
made. It's the product of the best materials
and is made and baked In the cleanest and
most modern home bakery in the country.
Delivered fresh from oven to table at &c.
loaf. Delicious homemade pies, 2Od Holmes
1441. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
The Southern's Palm Limited

to Florida, also Aiken, and Augusta, leaves
Washington daily, except Sunday, 6:55 pm
Electric lighted throughout. Other high
class trains to Florida and all other re-
sorts for winter outings. l.. S. Brown
G. A, Southern Railway, 705 18th st. NV
Advertisement,
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LOCAL MENTION.
"Elorida by Sea. -

Merchants & Miners Trans. Co. Savannah
delightful route to Savannah, Ga, and all
Florida points Low fares, excellent sery-
Zee Send for booklet. Tickets on sale b.
& o. r. r. offices. W. p Turner, q. I. A,
Baltimore Md FINEST COASTW1SE
TRIPS IN THE WORLD"
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Florida Tour.

Personally conducted to Savannah, Jack
sonville and ST. Augustine. including al
expenses, $50. Leaving Baltimore SATURDAY
Feb. II, returning Feb. - Send for timer
airy. Merchants q Miners Trans. Co. W.
I. Turner, @. =. ~, Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Beautiful Floral Work.

Guides artists plan and execute the most
charming effects in floral decorate 1914 +.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Chesapeake s Ohio Ry

Schedule effective NOVEMBER 20, I3u5.
Grains leave Pennsylvania Sta toni
2:3o pm. Daily-CHICAG0 AND ST. LOUIS SPE-
CfAL. Solid vestibuie. eiectrfc-lfghted Dining
Car train 10 Cincinnati Reaches Cincinnati
500 an Louisville II 100 am, St. Louis, $3.50
pm, Chicago. 5:3e pm. Pullman service to
louisville, Cincinnati INDIANAPOLIS, Chica go and
st. Louis. Connection for Virginia Hot Springs.
Dining Car from Washington: meals a X carte.
u:i0 pm Daily-F. r. v. Limited. Solid vesti.
buie. elee1ric-Hghted Dining. Car train to Gin.
cinnati. Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati, Lex.
ipgton and Louisville without change. Com.
partmeut sleeper TO Virginia Hot Springs daily
except Sunday. Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago
and st. Louis. Dining car serving meals Ia
carte.
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Office, 613 Pennsylvania avenue; go Fourteenth
street near F. and at the station. Telephone call
$3.50 for PENNSYLVANIA L. II. Cab Service.
II. W. FULLER.
Telephons Main looe. General Passenger Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Reduced rates via Seaboard Air Line Ry.,
January IL to II: good returning until jan
uary 81 Office, 1921 Penna. ave. n.w.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
A Trial Order

OF our pasteurized milk, cream and ice
cream will convince you that there Is no
better to be found Standard Dairy and Ice
Co., 1888 18th st. NV. Phone, North loo'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
SeabDard Air Line Railway

TICKET OFFICE. 1921 PENNA AVE
For Petersburg, Raleigh. Wilmington Columbia.
Savannah. Jacksonville, Tampa Atlanta Brmng-
ham, Mobile Pensacola and New orleans.
1850 AN. DAILY - Seaboard Mail - Through
Pullman Sleeper TO Jacksonville, Fla. connecting
at Hamlet with Pullman sleeper TO Birmingham.
Cafe dining Washington to Hamlet, n. c.
625 PM DAILY-Seaboard Florida Limited
Electric Lighted Exclusively Pullman. Solid train
TO ST. Augustine, Fla. arriving there 210 2. NJ.
Double Drawing Room Compartment, Library, OBJ
seryation and Dining Cars.
725 PM DAILY-Seaboard Express-Sol.d train
to Jacksonville and Tampa, with Pullman sieepers,
Through sleeper to Atlanta and Birmingham Also
through sleeper to Richmond daily except Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Full Dress or nm m
Tuxedo Suits, VNVUM
Made to YOUR NIN)NlN !
Order T@S

This is the height of the social
season, when a well-dressed man
must have full-dress suit or Tux
edo for evening wear, the ball, the
theater, the dinner or for calling. To
meet this requirement we are now
making superb Full-Dress Suits of
unfinished worsteds OF Nicuna Thi-
bet, the fashionable materials for full
dress suits, lined with satin-h finished
Venetian, with corded silk facings,
for only $25. Other tailors are ask
ing SIS for suits Of the same quality.
The coats are made longer and fuller
this season than they were last. Our
tailors devote the most careful atten-
ton to the cut and the making, in
order that the fit may be perfect and
the tailoring meet every requirement
of fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.

A street car and lumber wagon colldei
on Brightwood avenue near the loop yes
terday afternoon. Richard Bowman, COL
ored who was driving the horses attach-
ed to the lumber wagon, escaped INJURY,
but the wagon and fender of the car Tere
Damage
The fire tnpartmeat received call from
box 2S about DIS o'clock yesterday after
noon and found chat slight blaze had
been caused in the house of ]. II. Rupert.
OIL y street northwest A lighted gas Jet
had come in contact with coat and caused
the blaze. No damage was done.
Elk Grove butter delightfully rich, creamy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Money Spent on Byron S. Adams
printing will return TO you with interest.
Zee specimens at office, 81 11th st.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
HOTEL BOSCOBFJ,
Ocean end Of KENNEDY ava

heopeHS teb L.
Every known hotel appointment. Elevator to
street level Cuisine and service unexcelled. Rooms
single or en- suite with bath. Running water In
rooms Capacity $50 Highest class Washington
rates for February
ja14-30t A. E. MARION Owner and Manager
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
NORTH CAROLINA.

SOUTHERN, PINES, n. G.,
Queen of Winter Resorts,
Capital of the ongleaf pine region; elevation 625
TT; modern hotels and boarding houses apart
ments and furnished cottages; water works; 4
miles of sewerage; graded schools; churches; cleo
trio lights; banks; golf links Address DR.. X. NJ
FERGUSON, Mayor, for booklet and other infor-
nation. de17-Su, tn, 100
SOUTHERN PINES HOTEL SOUTHERN PINES,
n. G. Steam heat; sanitary plumbing; orchestra,
etc.; ground-aoor sleeping rooms; no colsump.
tives; reas. rates W. L. GILES.
del tn. tn BOT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Elk Grove butter-the standard in quality
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Narcissus. CSC. per dozen. at Kramer's. 91t
F street. de29-tf
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OCEAN TRAVEL.

D D AuIerIkd, iUst Lu1urlOus Hnu MOST M0dern OF
Leviathans.
Grill room tGymnasum. fE1evator and a Ia
carte restaurant. tCalling at Dover for London
and Paris.
Mediterranean Service.
TO GIBRALTAR, NAPLES AND GENOA.
Prinz oskar. ........... Jan. 10, II am; Mar z
Prinz Adalbert. Feb 3, noon; Mar % May 8
DEUTSCHLAND. ....-..... Feb. g. 2:30 pm.
Hamburg. Feb. II, noon; Mar. 81 May II
'Cretic Chartered from White Star Line). Feb 81
Rates, LIST Class. $40. SIS, Sis upward. according
to steamer selected.
sCan at Gibraltar. fGril room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Always serve Elk Grove butter. At grocers.
-Adver tisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
EUROPEAN RESORTS.

INNSBRUCK. TYRoL, AUSTRIA
The university town and fashionable summer
and winter resort of the Alps.
HOTEL TYROL.
Fjreproof; electric lights lift, Military Con.
certs. Write for booklets. CARL LANDSEE, Prop,
de90-90t.S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
MARYLAND. DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
w

MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co.
Winter Schedule. In effect December %, 1905.
Steamer will leave Washington every Thursday
at 4 pm. for Baltimore and River Landings ar
irving in Baltimore early Saturday morning.
Returning, will leave Baltimore, Pier No. g.,
Light st. every Tuesday at pm. for Washington
and River Landings. arriving In Washington early
Thursday morning.
AL freight must be prepaid Accommodations
for passengers unsurpassed.
T. MURDOCH. STEPHENSON & BRO,
G. i. and P. Agent Agents, 18th st. wharf.
de2f-tf.i5 Telephone Main 745.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Notably Beautiful Table Decorations,
choice flowers. Low prices. Shaffer, 14th & I.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Buy the pure Elk Grove butter always
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
MARYLAND.
CarroIlSpring sSamitariul1l

CaFroIISprf11gs Samitarium
FOR INyALIDS AND CONyALESCENTS.
Forest Glen. Nd. Open all the year Baths cleo.
tricity sun parlor, covered verandas, hot-water
heat, open fires. Pure spring water piped through
the buildings. Its convenience to Washington es-
pecially recommends it Send for illustrated book
let. Fall months especially delightful.
sel3-tf-1O Address @. H WRIGHT. Md.
BREWSTER PARK sANTTARIUM, LAUREL MD
Our treatment for drink and drug habits contain
alcohol, morpbia strychnie. No hypOder-
mics. Craving removed in - to As hours. +. a
BREWSTER, NJ D., Medical Director.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Typewrlting is an art. The Drillery-Adv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

1oWS1 e&fk$1 cFeHSo 70 ~1oo'
Fine machine work a specially. Repairs
of all kinds. H G. Cragg Manufacturing
Co., 22S X ST. s.w. ja12-f, Su. st
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE CO.
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL MONDAYS AND
including Port Tobacco creek. Maddox creek,
W,eomieo river and Nomini creek landings. NED
NESDAY at 4 pm, for river landings, including
landings the Wicomieo river. Nomini and lowef
Mschodoc creeks
Returning. steamer arrives In Washington Tues
day and Sunday afternoons and early Friday
morning.
Steamer for GLYMONT and intermediate land
ings at am daily except Sunday; returning
about pm. nol6-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

ellis Mexican Penoche as Made in
Old Mexico, obtaiuable only at Gills, 1225
Pennsylvania ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Hallwood Cash Registers Repaired
By expert. Reasonable prices. Cash reg
listers bought and sold.
ja13-3ts NJ. W. Lucy & Co., 901 E st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Only 8 Days to Italy by the Great Flyer
DEUTSCHLAND

SIS. Moitke to Madeira, cadiz, Gibraltar, Malaga.
Algiers and Genoa. jan 3d. 1906; delightful trip
of 19 days for sos per adult upward.
HAMBURG AMERICAN LINE. 81 B'WAY, N. z.
.. =. DRooP q SONS. s25 Pa ave.
ja10-tf 50
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Robbed on River Boat.

Elk Grove butter delightfully."- rich, creamy
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

Elk Grove butter great favorits-Aav..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-20

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money If II
fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sigma
ture Is on each box; CSC.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-20
Test of His Sanity.

DR.. Bliss of Washington got into a
warm controversy with the superintend'
ent of st. Elizabeth's over a patient
whom the doctor believed was perfect
~ sane.
Finally, agreeing to be responsible
for him, he secured the superintend-
ent's consent to take him In his car
rage on his round of calls. where he
could study him to better advantage
The patient was bright and interest
ing. a good conversationalist and the
doctor became firmly convinced that
he was wrongfully held at the asylum
Suddenly the patient asked:
"Have you a small piece OF toast IN
your pocket?'
"Toast? No." replied the doctor
"Are you hungry"
"Oh. no, sir" said the patient most
politely. "Only the truth Is l am a
poached egg. and unless I have piece
Of toast to sit on 1 shall go to pieces
directly"
DIR. Bliss drove him back to the asy'
INN for some toast-New York It'd
une.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-20

MR.. SAGE PUT THE TICKET IN THE BOX.
ed. The small green slip was still in
his hand, and he told Uncle Russell
how he had been accidentally present
ed with a free ride The financier
presently began looking anxiously out
Of the doors and windows at each sta
ton and seemed to be specializing as
to how he could leave the car through
the crowd. No opportunity offered I'M
til the train was quite distance up
town. Then the aisle cleared a bit.
Suddenly, as a station was reached
Uncle Russell said, Now. if you will
permit me to have that ticket" and in
a moment was off with the slip Of
pastebOard, down the aisle, out of the
door and hurrying to the choppers box,
where he deposited it and boarded the
train again.
"People are honest, but thoughtless,'
he explained to the reporter out Of
breath. TOO many Of them do exactly
what you have done this evening. and
we have never found a way to stop
such losses. In a year they mount up
to a high figure-a very high figure.
New York Press.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-20
CHOICE MISCELLANY
Graft Even In SpOnges.

Certain public officials were recent
ly discussing the question of graft In
one Of our largest cities when the fol-
lowing was told:
A physician on the city health COM
mission had ordered ten pounds Of
spOnges. In due course he received
a number of sponges that together fell
short Of a pound in weight. Later a
voucher came for his signature, so that
the extractor might get his pay from
the municipality. OF course the physi-
clan refused to sign the voucher.
"Why not?" asked the contractor.
surprised.
For the reason that the order calls
for ten pounds" replied the physician,
land the sponges sent me weighed con-
siderably less than that"
That's funny" said the contractor.
with an air Of doubt, because l weigh
ed 'em myself"
"And so did l weigh Them" was the
logged response the physician made.
IF you don't believe me weigh the
sponges again. There they are"
WHAT" cried the contractor as he
glanced at the goods in question. you
don't mean to tell me that you weighed
'em dryT'