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The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Are We Dangerously Prosperous?

Secretary Shaw denies and at the
same time in substance affirms a
newspaper report that he expressed
fears that the prosperity business
in this country might get overdone.
The Secretary said, according 10 his
correction of earlier reports:
I'VE who pray should ask God to
save us from any increased pros
Perity. We have all we can stand.
We are growing more crops than we
can harvest, and harvesting more
than we can haul to market"
Of course the genial Secretary did
not mean even this. He would not
make such a prayer. This country
is not in danger of a decline into
luxury, effeminacy, and decay. Not
Yet. 1t is too busy, too ambitious,
too energetic, 10 have time 10 spend
on the things that undo peoples.
This country hasn't any too much
prosperity. 1t has prosperity that
is altogether too inequitably dis
tTibuted. Henry G. Wells described
the United States as submerged in
a wave of prosperity that swept
over and touched everybody, and
then passed on and left all but n
very unimporJant minority just as
they were before The simile was
perfect. We are getting more-and
spending more. But we come out at
the same place at the years end.
That Of course means the average
of people. True, milIionaires are
being created in large numbers;
multimillionaires in proportion. But
these-and they are a mighty small
minority-are the only ones whose
condition will be essentially changed
when the wave has passed, the ebb
has come. and the country has
found itself in the inevitable period
of depression.
These are times which tempt peo-
pie away from thrift, from safe and
sane living, from the good old idea
of putting something by for the
rainy day. Ideas of the proper
plane of living are getting keyed up
too high.
In this regard the Secretary is
right. But at the bottom is the
inequity of distribution. Let the
Secretary make his. nraver for
power to the elbows of men who
have sane, sensible, constructive,
statesmanlike ideas about spreading
out this prosperity so that all may
get a fair slice of il. Then there
will not be enough of it wasted on
small segment of society to de-
moralize that segment directly and
the rest of us indirectly.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
The Fuel Problem.

1t is plain that Congress was none
too radical when it Incorporated into
the rate bin a requirement that rail
road companies be divorced from
coal mining and merchandising. If
there was a mistake it was in post
Poning so long the time when this
provision must be complied with.
The utter impossibility of making
the fuel business a side line incident
10 the transportation business has
been demonstrated thoroughly and
IN many places. The anthracite in
vestigation in Pennsylvania proved
it. the bituminous situation there,
as barred by the Interstate Commis-
sion last spring. emphasized il; the
scandals in Colorado, Utah, and
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
AN ABSENT MINDED SWAIN.

A record breal-er in absent minded
ress Is certainly a Paris citizen, who ap-
peared the other day before magis-
trate TO ask for q marriage license. He
answered correctly and without hesita-
ton all the questions as to his name.
age and occupation, but when asked for
tile name Of mis- iancee he became en-
barrassed, and finally replied dejectsdIy
thar he had entirely forgotten 20 ask
her for IT, This, remarks a Boulevard
paper. recalls the distraction OF the Ia
nous fable poet. la Fontaine. Meeting
one day in 4 saloon young man, he
was so favoTably impressed BY his con-
versation that he expressed his admir-
alton for him in the most fiatterinx
terms But he is your own SON" ex-
claimed guest. IN astonlshrnent. 'sIs
II so?" replied the poet; then I am
the more delighted to make his ac-
quaiatance."
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Cromwell Once More
To Face Senator Morgan

Senator Morgan OF Alabama has not
yet given up his efforts 10 make William
Nelson Cromwell. the New York lawyer.
tell the inside facts OF the relations OF
himself and Of the american Govern
ment to the Panama revOiuti n. seEa-
tor Morgan made number OF ineffec-
tive attempts last wiser 10 force Crom-
well 10 testify. but failed u his purpose
because little disposition was shown by
the other members OF the Interoceanic
Canals Committee to back him up.
Now Senator Morgan has notified
Chairman Millard, OF the committee,
that he wants Cromwell once more sum
moned before the committee, and Crom-
well VIII be required TO appear whe1
the committee meets after the holidays.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Couldn't Tell Spooner
From Mick" or ollie

Two ladies were sitting in the public
gallery on the right OF the press gallery
OF the House They were busily study
ing the diagram they bad OF the ar
rangement OF seats on the floor. the
seat numbers with the names Of the
occupants attached Unfortunately. al
though they did not know Il. they were
trying 10 locate the House seats by the
Senate diagram.
Il can't tell" said one of the ladies.
which OF those TWO men, IN forty
three and fOrty-fiye, is Senator Spoon
er"
The two gentlemen referred TO were
Nicholas LOngworth and ollie" James,
OF kentucy.
Senator Spooner has more hair than
either of them.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

inquiry is introduced It will doubt
less lead 10 a wide discussion OF the
railway mail question. and develop a
decided sentiment for the cutting down
OF the money allowed the railroads.
Representative Murdoch Of Kansa
stirred the subject up several days ago
In an address 10 the House, IN which
he sharply scored the present system OF
payment for railway mail service. He
declared. the present system or pay was
antiQuated and faulty that the ba sis
fcr the enormous annual outlay was the
average daily weight OF the mails. that
this average was a false average. and
of this false average the Government
mas paid in The region Of so, 900. 600 more
tor the carriage OF the malls than IL
would have paid on true average
This would mean payment by the Gov
ernment OF 81 600 600 too much per yea-
OF a false average daily weight
Bill to Correct Evils.
Mr. Murdock has introduced a bill 10
correct some Of the evils of the pres
ent system, and all the indications are
that Congress will insist on getting light
on this subjeat at an early date. The
railroad interests are worried over the
prospect aCd already have a lobby here
to prevent any cut in their compensa-
ton. w. W. Baldwin of Burlington,
Iowa. a lieutenant Of James J. Hi and
J. W Blythe. is here 10 watch over
railroad interests in this mater. He
was here most OF last winter on a Siml-
lar mission, and was active in putting
out propaganda pleading for no reduc-
ton in railway mail pay.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
TAKES ONE BATH
DURING HIS LIFE
Hair Cut Once in Four
Years-Unique Tramp
jailed.

BOSTON, Dec 17-ResembIing Rud-
yard Kiplings -HindOo native. who was
so dirty that after the soldiers had
scrubbed him in the pond for two hours.
they returned with the remark, 'Phew.
It's no use, We just got down 10 an
other suit OF clothes" one OF the most
unique tramps ever brought into a
police station was locked up in a cell
at the East Dedham street station.
The man declared he had never taken
bath except once in his life, when
he was caught stealing a ride on a
freight and thrown OF into a river. and
for the last fifteen years he had worn
the same suit Of clothes and for four
years he had not had a hair cut
In a sheaf of paper under his arm
was discovered a loaf OF bread. fifteen
stale doughnuts. a small loaf OF stale
cake, a paper OF needles, "a razor. a bot
tie of cough medicine. "a half dezen
nails and an extra shoe.
Upon his feet were a patent leather
shoe and a tan shoe.
In various packages about the innu-
merable homemade pockets IN a dis
reputable coat was found total OF
sl.s1. He gave his name as Yohnnie
MulOskis and his nationality as Lith-
uania and he was the counterpart of
Upton Sinclair's Jurgis.
jeven months ago the Pole left San
Francisco without cent and when he
struck Boston from Providence yes
terday he had a fortune OF SlG His
aim was 10 return TO Europe. where
he said tramps were treated better
The clothes OF the tramp were taken
of during the search and they Ger
talniy seemed fifteen years old and were
n q fTIf F,NFnUanF u Cf xrh oh fc
again coming into vogue under the
cycle of fashion.
AS underclothing, the wanderer had
ingenlously used newspapers seWed
with white thread, and he said they
were much warmer than cast OFF
clothes
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
CALLED A PHYSICIAN
FIRST TINE IN LIFE
4-

GREAT HARRINGTON. Dec. 1Z-For
the first time In ali his ninety-one years
OF life Charles Hatch. one OF the oldest
citizens of Cornwall. Conn, has been
forced 10 have the services of a physi-
clan. though he fought strenuously
against his relatives when they suggest
ed doctor, and the doctor was brought
into the case against the knowledge OF
the aged man. He was taken with a
cold a short time ago, which later de-
veloped into pneumonia.
During his entire life Hatch has treat
ed all his ailments with herbs that he
gathered himself, and says that now II
he were able to leave his bed he
could cure himself with his favorite
herbs, culled from the pasture.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
COY CORNER CON.
Conducted by Aunt Dotty.

SOAAaShCA AhAs
Dear Aunt Dotty-I got leg OF lamb
last week at a bargain. but when got
ready to. cook Il yesterday I found 1t
waste anything. Please tell me how Ia
COOK and serve IL so Il viii be palatable
MRS. s. TINGY.
There is certainly nothing like econ
omy. going or coming. II you are de-
termined 70 serve the dOWn-and-Out
lamb, ask the Beef trust. II you fail "a
get their secret OF success, hang the
lamb out OF doors over night, then bOil
In solution or sulphuric acid Serve
next day with sauce made OF three
pounds Of chloride OF lime and a pint
Just now many OF my dear friends are
getting their winter plants ready and
are asking my advice. Mrs. Potter
wants TO know my advice OF the bes;
winter plant.
It is the egg plant Pot in a small
henhouse In the back yard a dozen OF
these; give them fresh water and
cracked corn twice a day and you will
have blossom about every other day
from each, These blossoms fade early
and should be picked every day. They
are edible, when removed from the
shell, and should be eaten on toast in
the morning.
Dear Aunt Dotty.-i toe in dreadfu1y
and the boys laugh at me. How can
avoid toeing in?
MISS EIGGLEFOOTE.
You can avoid toeing IN by toeing out,
My recipe today, from among the
many requested, Is for barbecued rab-
bit
The rabbit should be dead. else he Will
Wriggle OF the Goals. First shave the
rabbit and then saturate with kerosene
Hold over the Goals until your knuckles
are biistered, when ne viii be ready "a
serve.
Dear Aunt Dotty-I have been engag.
ed 10 very lOVable young man more
than two years and he has said nothing
about when We are 10 be married.
am very lonesome. What shall ] do? Is
ne bluning or has ne cold feeI2
MISS SINGLETON.
Call his bluff by naming the day: il
is your pFerogative. As 10 your last
question, you can tell better after you
are married.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Livingston of Georgia
Favorite With Ladies

Col. Livingston OF Georgia has more
women call on him than any other
member OF the House OF Representa-
tIves.
4 don't know why il is" he said to-
day. as a messenger brought him the
fourteenth card sent in By women.
Col Livingston, as a matter OF fact
is much admired by the Government
clerks Of this city. because he aiwavs
stands by them IN any move TO get
them larger salaries.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Redheaded Opponent
EmbarTasses Murdock

Representative Murdock OF Kansas.
who made his race for Congress on the
red headed mans platform" has not
been able TO organize the Legislature on
the same Toseate plan. Mr. Murdock is
one OF the half dozen prominent can
didates for Senator Burton's seat. but
admits that his race is not running
either smoothly or swiftly
The trouble is." said Mr.. Murdock,
there are not enough redheaded men
in the Legislature 10 get together
Moreover. another man who wants the
Senatorial job happens to be redheaded,
too"
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Ship Subsidy Fight
Postponed to January

The ship subsidy hght. by agreement
OF the Republican members OF the
House Committee on Merchant Ma
rine ard Fisheries. goes over until jan
uary 7. when a decisive vote Is 10 be
had IN the committee.
This action Vas taken when it was in
tima.ed that President Roosevelt would
send a message % Congress after
Christmas recess favoring the subsidy
and demanding II as the one great
achievement Of the short session OF Con-
gress-
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
HOUSE PLANS DEEP INQUIRY
INTO COST OF HAULING MAIL
Purpose IS to Cut Down Appropriation Alleging Govern
ment Has Been Paying Annually 100000 More
Than Is Actually Necessary

Strong efforts will be made in Congress
this winter 10 get the railway mail ap-
propTIation scaled down. The Govern
ment annually pays out the enormous
sum OF S45. 10000 for the hauling of the
malls by the railroads. The outlay for
this purpose forms a big item in the
earnings OF the railroads. and the
amount appropriated for this purpose
has been increasing BY rapid strides
There is a growing feeling over the
country that the appropriation for trans
portation Of the malls IS too heavy. and
this sentiment is distinctly reflected in
Congress, especially in the House.
Definite and detailed information on
the hauling of the mails by the rail-
roads. the weighing OF the mails. and
the payment by the Government for the
service OF the railroads in Transporting
the mafls has not been plentiful about
Congress. The knowledge the average
manlber has on these matters Is decid-
edly hazy.
Seek Detailed Information.
It is likely a resolution will shortly
he introduced in the House calling on
the PostOffice Department for complete
and detailed information about the sub
iect Of railway mails with reference to
how the mails are weighed, where the
money appropriated by Congress goes.
and various other phases OF the subject
SaCh n resolution Is already being con-
sideTed by members Of the House inter-
ested In the subject. II the resolution OF
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
GARRlS0NS TO PRESENT
PLAY OF COMMANDER

The three white garrisons in this city
(Col Theodore Roosevelt, No. "a; Gen.
w. II. Barry. No. 26 and Admiral D. d.
Porter. No. g. OF the Army and Navy
Union. L. S. A, are to give an enter
tainment in the nature OF a play at the
Odd Fellows Hall, on Seventh street
northwest. The author OF the play is
Prof. James A. Joyce, commander OF
Col. Theodore Roosevelt Garrison, No.
"a, A. and n. T., U. s. A
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Cut District Estimates
To the Closest Notch

The District Of Columbia appropria-
ton bill viii not be reported 10 the
House OF Representatives until after the
Christmas holidays
II is said cn good authority thar the
estimates of the Commissioners will be
cut close.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
District at Jamestown;
Exhibit to Cost S25, 900

Senator Gallinger. OF tho Senate Dis
trict Committee. will call up the
bill making an appropriation for q
District OF Columbia building and ex-
hibt at. the Jamestown Exposition. IL
IS expected the bill will pass without
serious opposition. The Senate District
Committee voted TO report the bill fav-
orably. II carries an appropriation OF
$zo,IOo for the building and eXhibits
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
Offered a Resolution
Protecting Fur Seals

A resolution was introduced in the
House by Representative Southard,
Republican, Ohio authorizing the
President 10 suppress the continued,
shameful. and cruel practice Of killing
nursing mothers OF fur seals on the high
seas"
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
CHAMPIoNING THE CLASSES.

It is simply untrue Ehat the wealthy
British classes are. generally speaking.
table than their equals a century or
nalf q century ago; while even the mod
ern craze for bridge Is not to be COM
pared with the reckless spirit OF gam
bling which nermeated English society
In the days nf Fox and Sheridan.-Ad-
vsrtiser, Kimberley
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

This is a Phon-O-graph. Children.
What did you think It was. Sausage
Machine7 Net quite, for this Thing Ki-
yrs while Sau-sages are part Ki-yi-
Ing. A PhoE -O-Eraph Is an internal
Machine that makes a Noise through
its Nose and also keeps Everyone on
Our Street Awake until midnight.
One OF its Fav-or-ite Airs Is In the
Good Old summer Time" Person
who sets off Phon- -Rrarh VIII Kick
a Minister or do Everything that is
Wicked. II iE Perfectly Proper, Chill
n en-, TO Choke n Person 10 Evath who
sn-slsts on Operating PhOn-0-sraph.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
District Business
Over Until Tomorrow

will be disposed of by the House to-
morrow. Il had been intended TO
consider District business In the House
Saturday. but Chairman Babcock, Of the
District Committee, consented 10 give
Up the time for the passage or pension
bills.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
PREMATURE PRAISE.

The proposals TO fix a sliding scale
for nucleus crews and lock up officers
and men in obsoleseent vessels in special
reserve are capable of being construed
IN an elastic and very undesirable sense.
II is not yet a constitutional maxim
that the board of admiralty can DO no
wrong, and the general hyTT1s. af praise
Is prematuIe.-Saturda Review, Lon
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
UP TO THE TIMES.

IN the long run people get winded be
fore they get there.
Even a tenor singer may be a base
fellow.
A girl in her tens gets angry II she
is called n little girl. but II she is
called an Old lady thirty-hve she gets
crazy mad.
A good many diplomats have got the
confidence men "skun a mile"
The mar who doesn't think he is
capable II holding a higher position
generally isn't
Even the devil wouldn't stoop 20
knocking.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

There was an old woman who had
daughters three
Mary and Mabel and Maud
Mary and Mabel wed titles. you know.
And soon were abandoned. minus their
dough.
Maud wed 6 Yankee and lived happilee-
And this is the marvellous little storee
OF Mary and Mabel and Maud.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

Japan understands that she could whiI
us all right. II we would agree not tC
shoot back.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
PERHAPS HE MUTINIED.

The woman who asks divorce after
forty years Of married life impeaches
her own quality as a disciplmarian-- -
Indianapolis Star.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
SOME DULL MORNINGS.

Childhood shows the man as morning
shows the day.-Mliton.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

A man at Hammond, Ind, Is dead
after having smoked 5QoG0o cigarettes.
Must have been saving coupons TO get
a fancy penknife
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

No objection 10 referring the Storer
case 10 the Society for the Suppressior
OF Unnecessary Noise.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

Secretary Shaw says the nation is
going too fast Possibly, but no one
seems to be willing TO take chances BY
trying 10 stop H.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

Miss those artistic calendars that the
life insurance companies used to send
you?
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

No one seems TO have thought about
congratulatlng the dictionary on its
victory
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

The Omaha actress who swallowed a
live chameleon got the advertising de-
sired. but there is a certificate OF the
coroner to the effect that she is not
proflting by 1t.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

II viii soon be everlastingly too late to
DO your Christmas shopping early.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

Count Boni says Re is thinking OF com
ing 10 the United States. II he does ile
viii come as an uninvited guest
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

Another split is announced in the
liberal party at Havana. Those two
fellows ought to pair
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

Latest reports are more encouraging
San Francisco win not secede.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17

The gift that appeals touches the
heart deeper than it does the pocket.
The Washington times., 1906-12-17
NOT TOO BIG.

What big feet Miss Pedal has: why,
they are big enough 10 walk around in!'
"Weli, what do you expect? She
, ,ouldn't wear them II they weren't
The Newark journal., 1906-01-19
Real Estate For Sale.
Some Bargains in Desirable Farm and City Property
 Offered by Craig & Henderson.

NO. 5. so acres Big Bottom land 2t miles from Newark; 50 acres in cul- tiyatiOn, acres in alfalfa; grows bale of cotton to the acre.
 NO. 37. ? acres incest residence property in north part of town; good well and garden on place.
 5. 160 acre farm miles north of town, l40 acres in cultivation, 20 acres good timber, no rocks, , room log house and I room frame house, good well, and nice young orchard.
 NO. 30. 529 acres fine bottom land. mile river front on Black river; BOG acres under fence; POO acres fine cane land; valuable white oak timber on land.
 No. 65. 130 acres good bottom land: 20 in cultivatian; good two-room house and good barn; one mile from railroad station. Sl0 per acre; ] cash, balance to suit purchaser.
 No. 66. 90 acres rich alluyial land one mile northeast of Paroquet on Black riyer;25 acres in cultivation, bal. ance in pasturage. This land oyer. flows and is very rich. Timber vii sell for S15 per acre. i'll be sold foi ] cash, balance on your own time.
 No. 67 80 acres good land with good Broom house and good barn; 30 acres in cultivation, balance timber, 60 acres fenced. Makes bale of cotton and 5t bushels corn per acre. S15 per acre; cash, balance on your own time.
 No, 68. 60 acres good land, all under fence, good 3-room house. 30 Rcres il cultivation, balance in pasture; goot barn. $l5 per acre cash, balauce tt suit purchaser.
The Newark journal., 1906-01-19

ral part of the civil es tablishment of every nation of Christendom, and even distant Japan now has q magnificent system extending from the kindergarten to the Im- perial University. The marvellous material development of the Uni- ted States is a testimony not only to her unparalled resources, but moreover to the economic wisdom of popular education. The indus trial progress of Europe, piling up fabulous wealth, is an eloquent witness of the same great truth It is the application of science to natural forces. If therefore we want more wealth it is only nec- essary to apply more brain to the soil, to the shops, to the mine, and to the manufactories. Brain is the best fertilizer.
The Newark journal., 1906-01-19

No. ?. 80 acres good bottom land 1 smiles NE. Newark; half subject to overflow, balance above highwater; { t0 acres in cultivation. Fine land and sbargain.
 No. 21. 279 acre farm adjoining Paroquet, 40 acres in cultivation, 20 acres in pasture; one Groom frame and one Broom box house on place. Good well, two pumps, three barns, two good orchards Of 90 bearing trees; land not in cultivation has good tim Der.
 56. 160 acre farm with 40 improved good orchard of 300 trees, good room frame house and good barn; everlast- ling spring.
 60 10 acres in northeast part of town, all under good fence; good , room box house with brick flues; good well of water, barn, garden; orchard of 75 bearing trees of apples; also pears, peaches and grapes.
 6l. 440 acres mile north of PaJo- 4uet; 40 acres Tn cultivation; 250 acres under fence; pastures, l of loo acres and l of 10 acres; Broom and Broom houses, good barns, pumps and plenty of water; three-tourths mile of river front; ferry landing on place: makes sthree- -fourthS to bale of cotton and 4 laA ,,1.- f Price tifty-nve hundred dollars.
 No 62. New groom house with
 ood barn and smokehouse, fine water and all modern conyeniences, located two blocks from school building, and near 5dpttst church. One of the most desirable locations in town, and will 69e sold at d bargain.
 NO. 26. 40 acre farm, so acres in cultivation; good timber on land not in cultivation; three Broom houses good we'll and spring, 2 acre orchard Located ; miles north of Newark. mile from Black River Academy, mile from church and in good neighborhood. Small creek runs through the farm.
 NO 2. One block beautiful resi- sdence lots just north of school build. ang. Very desirable property and a bargain.
 No. 64. 10 acres good land one mile northeast Of MagnesS. 30 acres in cul- ivation; double box house with hall; good well. good barn: good spring of water and nice young orchard.