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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
J6e T!ALKof16e TOWN
BY THE TOWN TAIKED

WAS standing in the lobby Of a
Pennsylvania avenue hotel few
days ago, when young farmer
came in. He had a black valise in
one hand lied up with one yellow strap,
and in the other he carried IN umbrella
which was brown with much use. He
deposited the grip by a man ole pillar in
the center of the lobby. and carefully
laid his sun shade" on top.
Taking out large red handkerchief
ne wiped the perspiration from his brow.
and looked over toward the clerks desk
and asked a nearby guest IL that was
the place to go to get a room. Upon
receiving an affirmative answer ne
walked slowly to the end of the desk
and beckoned the clerk TO come over
there
what do you'uns charge a fellow and
his wife to spend the night?" asked the
rustic. in a stage whisper distinguish
able ten feet around
Where's your wife?' said the clerk.
with a twinkle in his eye
Il left her out on the sidewalk She
said she would wait"
why. we have rooms from 50 a day
up"
The farmer, catching the clerk by the
arm, leaned over until his face was
within two inches Of the ear Of <he hotel
man, and trying Intellectually to modify
his voice. said: Say, we'uns amt gOt
no children"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
SEEKS DISMISSAL
OF -FOUR NIDDIES

ANNAPOLIS. Md, Aug S1.-Super-
intendent Badger has recommended the
dismissal of four midshipmen from the
Naval Academy for alleged serious
breaches of discipline.
He declined to make public the names
tonight pending action by the Navy
Department. One of the mIddies is said
to DC a first class man, another In the
third class, and the two other offenders
fourth class men,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
BORN TO The PURPLE

Maud Muller. on a summers day,
Sat in a nook
Writing a book.
She lived out Indiana way.
4 judge drove by behind a span.
QUotk ne, "Egad. .
Your plot IS badi'
Gle was an Indiana MANI
A farmland read her proofsheets DER
And said: 'B gosh,
This stuff is bOsh.
Ye haven't shed sufficient gore"
Maud scribbIed on in perfect bliss.
The native touch.
She felt, was such
That she could not so far amiss.
For Maud vas Hoosier born, and say!
ones touch is sure
In literature,
WheR born out Indiana way,
louisville Courier Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
NOTHING THE MATTER,
SAYS JOHN A. DRAKE

NEW YORK, Aug. s1.-''There is
nothing the matter with me that money
can't cure" declared John A Drake.
Chicago's millionaire turfman and stock
exchange speculator. at the Waldorf
when denying ruGors that he was SER
iously H.
And You are fairly well provided
with the remedy?" asked a reporter
you bet your life ] am, said Drake.
Rumors of the Chicagoan's Illness
brought an early denial from Mrs.
Drake. which denial was later confirmed
by Drake himsesif-
Il am as fit as a fiddle. he said.
'SSeYeT felt better In my lifes'a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

~HE fallibiiity of circumstantial
evidence is illustrated forci5ly In
the experience Of young news
PAPER man with the managing
editor of his paper recently. The young
man does not go in for alcoholic bever-
ages to any appreciate extent, bat the
combination OF circumstances that be
fell him might well have given him such
reputation.
In order to purchase some fresh mint
for q friend for whom a physician had
prescribed mint juleps as a tonic, the
reporter entered well-known saloon in
newspaper row. There he encountered
the editor, who invited him to have
drink Not wishing to place himself in
the position of apologizing for his pres
ence by explaining the true reason of
his errand. he accepted the invitation.
and left the place soon after without
making his purchase, intending to stop
IN at another ba- further uptown on
his way home.
This he did, but just as lie was leav-
ing, who should be coming IN but the
editor The story Of buying mint for
sick friend was even more impossible
in this case, so the reporter passed on
without comment, wondering whether
ne would receive his dismissal in the
morning He is still holding his Job,
but he attributes this to the fact that
the editor probably regarded himself
just as guilty as the reporter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
M0LINEUX CASE WITNESS
ACCUSES MAN OF THEFT

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-Aneging that
the company Of which he is president
has been robbed Of tin worth $1,000.
Harry S. Cornish. who was the principal
witness in the noted Molineux murder
case. was witness today in the West
Side police court against Herman Miller,
accused Of taking S74 worth OF tin. De-
tectives said they caught Miller as he
" as climbing out of the factory window
Miller was employed by Cornish s
company until week ago. when he was
discharged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
NANSFiELD'S HOME
PLACE OF SORROW
Richard Needs No Tribute. "
Says Sorrowing
Wife.
Funeral of Famous Actor
VIII Take Place
Today.

NEW LONDON. Conn. Aug. 81
Richard needs no tribute from me. He
vas my husband, said the widow OF
the dead Mansfield, this afternoon. as
she gazed at the casket containing all
that was mortal Of the famous actor.
while tributes and coincidence poured
into the pretty white house at Seven
Oaks.
So grief-stricken is Mrs. Mansfield over
the death Of the man she saw rise 10 the
highest position on the American stage
that she plans to go into complete secIu-
sion as soon as tomorrow's funeral cere-
monies are over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
CONCENTRATION.

The Servant-PrOfessoT There's q
thief In The dining room
The Astronomer deep in a caleula
tion)-Tell him I'm too busy 10 see him!
-Translaeed for Trans Atlantic Tales
from u Motto per Rideres
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
Railroad Men Asked
To Produce Ideas
For Next Congress
Suggestions Made
By Railway Journal.

Prohibition of railway consoli-
dation.
Prohibition of joint ownership.
Permission to pool earnings.
Permission to form and con-
duct associations for the pro-
mitigation Of rates and the issu-
anee Of tariffs.
Prohibition of the unrestricted
issue of securities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
AT THE BOARDING HOUSE TABLE

Guest Ito his I eighbor. who has taken
almost all the asparagus in the DISH
Here, | like asparagus. too
Neighbor-Not as much as do
Translated for Transatlantic Tales
from Fliegende BlatteEs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

HEY had evidently just been
married, and she was tired out.
He had probably proposed the
National Capital as a place where
joy is unconAned. She moved away
from him as they walked down Penn
sylvania avenue. trying 90 give the inn
preston to the other pedestrians that
she was by herself
100 want tuh 90 On III automozuzzer?"
he cooed. softly.
George. II you don't fl SANITY stop
that silly nonsense, III g mad" she
declared. petulantly. CT course 1 don't
want 10 ride on an automobile"
George seemed taken aback
100 want to see nice itty Capitol?" he
murmured.
NO" she replied. sharply, Il don't!
want to go home"
That was too much for George He
stifened up and. assuming an entirely
new air. remarked:
"Annable Rhoda Jones. I have spent
yI86,6S In bringing you 10 this cussed
town. ] have lavished ham and eggs
on youi I have given you everything.
and now you want TO go home Well.
nay efforts are unappreciated, and now
you have said It you'u have to do it,
We WIN go home this afternoon"
The pretty tired little bride pouted a
minute. Then. as she saw all OF her
fondest dreams leaving her, Including
her hopes Of meeting the President, she
burst into tears.
"Oh. G-G-G-eorge," she sobbed. "i-if
yOU-u-u go home n-now. We won't see
all OF the beautiful town, and / want
to see 1t. ] think you're mean"
Such is life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

Sweden would now make the problem
harder by taking back some Of our best
servant girls. If once she gets a boat
load or two it will require a vast deal
Of diplomacy to straighten out the ruff
fes in our historic friendship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

rate hearing, is alert to every move Of
lawyers for the State and never permits
anything or anybody to divert his mind.
He occupies a comfortable leather chair
beside a table, and the other day, after
having been seated in the chair for an
hour or more, got up and went nearer
70 Mr. Plant comptroller for the com
pany, who was in the witness chair. in
order TO hear the latter's answers.
on ais way over to Mr.. Plant Captain
Thorn took from his pocket a big white
handkerchief. He held it by one corner
as he STOOD listening to the testimof 4
and finally returned TO his place. Il was
evident that Captain Thom's whole at
tention was on the proceedings, but for
fully minute he stood beside his chair
still holding the handkerchief by a cor
ner and industriously busting the chair
with II.
When he had whipped along the arms,
seat Iuld back of the chair Captain
Thorn TAT down.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

- HE was walkin like a crooked nail.
Her hair was tortured into funny
1 little crooks and twists. Her hat
was on crooked. And. last of all.
her shirt waist had lot Of little
crooked holes IN it-open-work holes.
She was swell and "dashing."
My, my" said an old lady. as this
queen Of the crooked craze" slighted
from the car. Girls are so full OF
fads and fashions these days. When
was a girl, it. was really very nice 70
walk straight, to allow your hair to
grow as nature intended II, AID 70 wear
plain raiment"
wei" remarked her grouchy man
friend. In your day the men got mar
ried as matter Of course. Now, their
eyes have TO be caught by something
telling and striking. George Bernard
5fsaq, - = very wise man."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

While the Elephant pauses at the
crossroads, Mr.. Bryan signals the DON
key to do a few tricks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

The people are urged to buy their coal
now and avoid the danger Of delayed
deliveries when cold weather sets in.
The trouble Is that the only people
whose custom would relieve the pressure
haven't the money to buy the coal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
Home to Be Sold.

The beautiful Mansfield mansion on
Riverside Drive. New York, is to be sold
at once So. too. are his other places
on the outskirts OF this city, with the
exception OF the newest, Seven Oaks
Directly across from this is the Gardner
ourylng ground, where. according to an
ort-expressed wish, Mansfield's BODY will
lie. The simple white stone that will
mark 1t viii stand out. DAY and night. In
plain view Of the house where the widow,
WI i've. The Rev. DR.. Alfred Poe
GSrint' OF ST. James Episcopal Church
sew LONDON, Conn, will Officiate.
II Is understood. also. that M. 49,,
held's valuable collection of scenery and
costumes will be disposed of. ana eve-v
material vestige of his connection with
ne stage wiped out, leaving him a mere
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

Z WONDER why 50 few people don't
know how TO take a vacation In a
profitable manner. I see so many
drifting back into town these days
looking worse than they did when they
left. I have a theory about the thing
that may explain q lot Of Improbable
rests
Too many people save up their money
TO go away in the summer for a month
and "blow It in" They do the blow
ing" bat they get rid Of a lot Of things
in addition TO the money they have
saved up They are on the 90 all the
time. They are up late al night. they
dance too much in the evening. They
are tempted By violet-coIored drinks,
and they eat food that Is too indigesti-
bic to nourish The human system. And
they call this having a good time.
Very few people know how TO go away
and while having a good time. build
up their physical resources SO as 20
start them into the winter rejuvenated
in body and mind-for the rejuvenation
OF the mind comes only by the upbuild-
ing OF the body. These foolish vacation
lists might observe with profit the work
Of the Secretary Of state at Billy Null
do0ns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

To local baseball rooters: Hold your
breath and touch wood,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

Mr.. Roosevelt doesn't need that edi-
torial job-not for two years more al
least
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

Mr.. Garfield's saving of $4,000 will
make a lot more noise at the Capitol
than 100 per cent Of increased efficiency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

Now that the night long-distance tele-
phone rate is to be abolished, the mas
culiue late arrival may be more willing
to get his curtain lecture face to face.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

VIII the automobiles be able to beat
the tar out of the new roads2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

There seems to be a noise like
reformation at the G. P. o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01

This Central American peace victory
for the President is pretty hard on those
papers that play Up the big sick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
EsIDENTs and pedestrians In

witnessed generally only In South Amer
loan or African forests. At an animal
store near there are several monkeys OF
various kinds. Every evening p good
sized black monkey and a smaller brown
one are allowed their freedom. They
climb the trees. jump from branches,
dangle down from the topmost ones by
their tails. and chatter at each other,
evidently enjoying their liberty to the
utmost. Then they climb down, run
about the street. and make visits 10 the
ueighbOrs, who feed them sugar Jumps.
The other day a miniature panic was
caused on G street when the black
monkey took IL into his head to inves-
tigate the sights on that thoroughfare.
He hObbled down the sidewalk on all
fours, followed by a crowd of men and
boys. On turning the corner he met a
number OF women clerks just returning
to their homes from the days work.
They Immediately took fright at the
strengthening beast and hurried into
store doors and other places OF shelter.
The simian, however, had no murder
In his heart, and molested no one. After
wandering few blocks, his keeper
overlook him. and bore him back again
70 captivity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01
No Statement as to viii.

NO mtimation has yet come from
Seven Oaks as to the disposition of the
actors estate. This is said 10 amount
TO nearly a million dollars. at least con-
siderabiy more than three-quarters of a
million.
1t is believed the bulk of the estate
was bequeathed by. Mr.. Mansfield In his
will to his widow, who was Beatrice
Cameron, and his nine-year-old son.
Gibbs. Other requests are said to have
been made in favor of his brother. Felix
Mansfield, and two or three other rela-
tives.
Among his possessions were: The
Grange. the Homestead, and Seven
Oaks, worth $780, 000: the mansion ZIG
Riverside drive. worth $500 900; life in
surance Of $3.50. 600; scenery and cos
tunes and dramatic effects. worth 5000 =
600; stocks, bonds, and rights TO plays,
worth $500. 900
Mrs. Mansfield kept vigil today at
Seven Acres with none to comfort
her excepting Felix Mansfield, her
brother-in-law, and Ben Stevens. her
husbands former manager.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-01


Il think Il is going too far to sep
arate by law the directorates and to say
that a man may not represent his own
financial interest on the boards Of two
different companies. Any such prohibit
ton would be ineffective, If made, be-
cause in practice should a man own
large blocks of stocks in two Compel
ing companies il is an easy matter for
him to obtain as his representative on
the board Of one of the companies a man
who would be entirely subs srvient to his
wishes and virtually represent him and
him alone.
So Permission to pool earnings be-
tween lines, subject to the approval Of
agreements by the Interstate Commerce
Commission ard the filing of same with
the commission.
st think everybody who has given
this subject airy study realizes that the
passage of such an act would be not
only wise, but would be doing nothing
but simple justice.
II. Permission to form and conduct
associations for the PRONUNCIATION OF
rates and the issuance of tariffs:
There ought to be no question what
ever about this nor Is there any reason
Why these associations should require
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
Home inspection Of Milk.

The report of conference appointed
by the commissioners Of the District
of Columbia on sanitary milk produc-
ton has just been issued, and IL rec
ommends among other things that
consumers of milk be urged TO pa
tronlze no milk dealer whose milk aft
er standing for two hours or less re-
veals visible sediment at the bottom
OF the bottle, as such sediment Ia
evidence of dirty habits, extremely
suggestive OF danger and entirely pre-
ventable by clean, decent methods
without greatly increasing the cost of
the milk. The consumer should fur
thermore subject the milk that he re-
ceives, unless II come from a tuber-
culin tested herd and from a source
otherwise above suspicion. TO process
OF publication by bringing il 10 the
boiling point cooling IL Immediately
and thereafter keeping ii on ice"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
SURPRISE ON FRIENDS
Wallace Weber and Miss Welma
Webster Quietly Married
Two Weeks Ago.
WEBER WELL KNOWN At LIMA
Graduated with Class Of 1908 and
Was Elected Alumni Editor of
Almanion Lost Spring.

The clipping below is from the
Ithaca Journal To say that MIR
Webbcr'> Alma friends are taken by
surprise is TO put it mildly However,
they can certainly extend 10 the
Alumni Editor and his bride the most
sincere and hearty congratulations.
On Wednesday evening. October q,
1t the home OF the brides mother on
south Main street OF this place. Mr..
Wallace T. Wcbbcr and Miss Wclma
Webster were united in marriage.
Rev J. "a Wilcox of tn, Methods,
Episcopal church officiating. The
event was great surprise TO their
friends in Ithaca. Il no intima1ion OF
the approaching nupiial, had been
given The ceremony took place IN
the presence OF only the immediate
relatives Nfter the words that unit
cd their dc-tinic, were spoken and
the customary congratulations eN
tended the company sat down 10 au
excellent two course luncheon served
by the sisters OF the bride Misses
Gertrude and Mildred Webster The
newly married couple lcft on tbc late
,rau for trip to Detroit, Birmine
ham and other places ior -hor'
visit with friends AIR. Mebbcr Is th,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
Train The CONSUMER.
0Dntle Reminders For Customers of
the Daryman.

IL is up to the milk producers TO ed
ucate the consumers i'm the care of
milk. for the very best Tactical fluid
ever sold may he deieriorated or ruin
ed by a few minutes of thoughtless-
hess in the kitchen department. Some
suggestions for milk customers come
from a Canadian source as follows:
Immediately milk is received by the
consumer il should he put In cool
place. on ice If possible. and kept cool
until a portion or all is used. Do not
open bottle until YOU intend 10 use
the milk and avoid disturbing the milk
after il has been opened unless abso-
ntely necessary. The more II is han
died or poured from one vessel TO an
other the more quickly il will lose fla
vor and become sour Milk is also
ever ready 10 absorb favors and odors
from surrounding substances.
The careful mistress need not he
warned in protect milk from dust and
a. keep il out III the sun. Even the
painstaking mistress sometimes for
gets that dust is a greater injury TO
milk than to any other food. Every
particle OF dust which falls on the
vurface Of milk carries with IL bac-
&eria which will develop rapidly in
-Abeir new home and assist In the
work OF destruction. The whole body
OF milk is no better than the poorest
portion going 10 make il up. BE very
careful. therefore. not to mix new
milk with old. IL Is wise to keep
milk that has been opened 10y itself
until used Have several small pitch
ers Instead of one or two large ones
for keeping the milk in. 1t is well
20 make practice Of scaldng and
cooling The vessel just before the milk
is placed IN IT, II is a commendable
practice 10 keep certain vessels for ex-
elusive use a. milk receptacles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
Mix Value or Corn Fodder.

Trials AT the Vermont station show
that there is no material difference In
milk producing value between imma-
ture and mature corn fodder when
compared on the basis of dry matter.
The same results were secured with
siage made from mature and imma-
ture corn. \ pound OF dry matter OF
the immature corn produced the same
results as a pound OF dry matter of the
mature corn. This suggests that If
corn is cut too early the farmer loses
too many pounds. and on The other
hand, IL cut too late too much In the
way Of coarse butts is wasted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
Cost Of FILLING Silo.

Professor King found that the av-
erage cost of cutting and putting corn
into the silo on a number of Wisconsin
farms was SIS cents per ton.
Professor Georgeson of Kansas found
that it. cost 623 cents. 100 cents and
COS cents for three different sios. or an
average Of GLIB cents per ton of silage
put up.
T. l.. Allen, Kinsman, O.. says: With
modern machinery and good manage
ment corn can be put into the silo at
81 10 40 cents per ton. Indeed, with
our large machinery and strong force
of men we have put il in the silo for
less than 80 cents.
c. j. Zlntheo. an expert in farm me-
chanics. concludes that with tina larger
and improved ensilage cutters having
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
West Pine River.

Oct p, 1907.
Edd Ray and wife were given Z
pleasant surprise by their friends las
Monday evening
Dell Wright and wife are visiting
IN Ohio
r. w. Kyes and Holly Wright be
gan working at the Alma Sugar Fac
tory last Wednesday
The Misses Julia and Ida Johnson
Of Summcrton. are working for theii
uncle, c. f. Johnson
Miss Edith l-anshaw was given E
pleasant surprise by party of hei
young friends last Wednesday eve
ming, the occasion being her eigh-
tecnth birthday All report hne
time
Mr. Henry Cahoon is reported bet
ter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
Keeping Sousshes.

Many gardeners do not succeed in
keeping squashes until late in the
spring, but II is net difficult to hold
them until June II all conditions are
right In the first place the squashes
should be harvested before frost. They
should be handled without bruisLng
and stored where there is an even tenn
perature. Either low or high tempera-
lures are disastrous to the long keep
ing OF this vegetable. The soft shelled,
immature specimens should be used or
sold In the fall National Stockmsn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-10-23
Tn. Farm priviro Horne.

Every farmer should have a horse
that the wife and daughter can ride
and drive as well as the boys. In Sc
lecting such horse choose one about
fifteen hands and one OF two Inches
high weighing about $50 TO 1900
pounds. He should have a good even
disposition and go equally well in har-
ness or under saddle. Small horses
are better than large ones for light
driving. Their feet are apt 10 be firm
er and finer in texture and more likely
10 remain sound.-Farm Journal