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The weekly news., 1909-11-13

The Pleasure Seekers Social
Club entertained their friends
at complimentary masquerade
dance on Friday evening last,
November 9Th, at st. Theresa's
new school hall, Anacostia. There
was great variation in cos
TUNES, which included both fancy
and comical make-ups. Prizes
were awarded on the young ladies'
side for originality in costume, and
on the gentlemen's side for the one
who acted his character most natu-
rally Miss Marguerite Louden
and Mr.. Herbert Haar, respective
ly, being chosen as winners by the
Judges. Those present were:
The Judges:
Misses Addie Wathen, Mabel
Brauman and Mr.. Robert Hicks.
The invited guests:
Misses Eaie Beale, Gladys Bmt-
ing, Annie Butler, Jessie Edelin,,
Fannie Haar Mary Madigan,
Mary Taylor, Bertha Whalley, and
Messrs. r.. Harding, Harry Hardy,
Jos. Nadigan, A. Smith.
The Club members:
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
DEPOSIT YOUR SAVINGS
IN THE
East Washington
Savings Bank,

S12 Pennsylvania Ave. s. E.
Managed strictly as a savings
bank, by responsible citizens,
prominently identified with
East Washington, individually
owning considerable real estate
i'm this section Of the District
and advocating a policy that
will best promote the interests
of East Washington. The only
savings bank organized under
the laws of the District of Col
umbia, therefore is entitled to
your patronage.
No commercial accounts ac-
cepted.
Pays go interest on deposits
Loans on real estate at cur
rent rates. Don't expose your
friends to loss by fire or thieves
when you can enjoy absolute
safety in this institution.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

What is said to be the oldest
artistic record Of mankind has been
found at Otitz, near Ratibor, in
Silesia, Prussia, by an eXcavating
expedition under Johannes Rich
ter 1t consists of a clay figure Of
a goddess about 1000 years old and
was discovered in a house dating
bacl, to the stone age, Of which a
group Of fifteen, forming a village,
were mearthed.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
MEDICAL SCHOOL GETS
S15O,OOO GIFT.

William ID. Sloane, who, with
Mrs. Sloane, has already made gifts
of more than S1,OOO,OOO to the
Columbia University College Of
Physicians and Surgeons, has made
another Gift to the institution, with
which. it Is announced, a seven
story addition is to be made at
once to the present hospital build
ing on Tenth avenue at a cost OF
about S15O,0OO, to be used as a
genealogical department.
This will make the medical de-
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
Just a Few Things We Need.

parhnent of Columbia University
the most complete Of its kind in the
country and will enable the stu
dents Of the College of Physicians
and Surgeons to receive the most
practical instruction in obstetrics
and gynecology.-N. Y. Journal
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
$4,000 EOR LILTED GIRL.

A jury in the Supreme Court
this week awarded a verdict Of
$500 to Miss jeanette Fried, who
had sued Charles Nisensen for
$1,000 for breach Of promise. Miss
Fried produced numerous love let
ters that he had written to her.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

Mr.. All Beck, Of Chicago St, is
visiting in North Carolina
Mr. VIM. Cook, Jr., who was
hunting down in Maryland, has
returned.
Sergeant Charlie Steavens is ON
duty once more. We are glad to
see him looking so well.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
GUM CIIEWERS HAPPY.
These Slot Machines to Stay, Says
Corporation Counsel f. II.
Thomas.

'If the machines are not used as
signs; are securely attached to the
building so as not to be liable to
inAict injury to travellers; do not
obstruct travel, and are used by
the merchant in connection with his
business, I regard them as lawful.
"Such a machine standing on
public space is probably an OBJ
struction to travel and unlawful" "
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
NEW BRICK HOUSES IN
ANACOSTIA

Mr.. Geo. S. King, Of the Real
Estate firm Of Geo. S. King Co.,
is just completing two up-to-date
brick houses on 18th St. bet. V
and w Sts., Anacostia, d. @. The
houses are 20 fl. front with large
Colonial porchcs, containing 6
rooms, bath and cellar, furnace
heat. They will be put on the
market for sale as soon as com
pleted. Mr.. King expects to build
four more of the same style Just
south Of these two.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

Mr.. Brenizer has the contract
for extending the sewer from Har-
rison street out to the channel Of
the Eastern Branch, using the old
abutments of the bridge as a
foundation for it. This will re-
lieve this section Of long extended
nuisance.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
THOS. H. HAYS DIES.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. TO-
Major Thomas II. Hays, former in
spector-general Of the Confederate
army and at one time second vice
president of the Pullman Palace
Car Company, is dead hear today,
aged seventy-two.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

Estelle Latchford, Marguerite
Louden, Mary Louden, Irene Misel
and Agnes Wathen. Messrs. Bene-
diet Finotti, Herbert Haar, Lenox
Lohr, Eugene Walters, b. Wathen
and Ford Wathen.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

A great deal Of good is being
done by the sprinkling Of sand ON
a wet day upon the New Bridge.
A little sand keeps many a horse
on its feet.
Let us learn the lesson.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13
News of Washington.

General James Allen and Major
George o. Squires, of the Signal
Corps, inspected the wireless tele-
graph and telephone plant at Fort
Myer today, with a view to using it
for experiments both with the
dirigible and the aeroplane.
The War Department has made
the ightest wireless telegraph set
that has ever been designed. 1t
weighs less than seventy-fve
pounds, and has the sparks cased
in with mica, so as to be safe in use
on the dirigible. The set viii send
and receive up to thirty miles.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

Commander Robert +. Peary,
T.. S. n, discoverer of the North
Pole, announced this week that
within the next five years he will
head an expedition to seek the
South Pole, under the auspices Of
the Peary Arctic Club, which
backed him in his recent trip to
the Far North.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

President Taft has indorsed one
Roosevelt policy. He has decided
that military officers shall undergo
physical test.
The War Department announced
recently through general orders
that the physical test required of
all field officers will be taken once
each fiscal year. There has been
some confusion as to the time for
the taking of the test, and the new
order is for the purpose Of setting
at rest all doubts that may exist.
The weekly news., 1909-11-13

The showcase in front of the
store Of Louis Rosenberg, 220
Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
was broken upon last night by two
colored boys. They were frightened
away before they had time to rob
the case. Descriptions of the boys
were furnished the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
TALK OF TARIFF RETALIATION
President Taft May Adopt Drastic Measures Against
 France if that Country Carries Out Its Intentions

Washington, Oct 20.-Drastic meas ures. including the exclusion of inn portations from any country unjustly discriminating against this country, might be found necessary by the pres ident in the event that it should be re- garded necessary for this country to adopt retaliatory tariff measures against France. While so far this government has received no official information of the intention of France to operate a maximum tariff against this country upon the termination-on October 31-of the commercial agree ment, officials here admit there is some danger of the two countries, for a time at least applying their maxi mum rates against eac hother.
 The Exclusion Power.
 The exclusion power, which Presi- dent Taft might find it necessary to invoke during the period until March 31 next, when the maximum tariff law could be brought into operation. is furnished in section five of the tariff act of August 30, 1880. This section empowers the president, in case Am erican goods are unjustly discriminat- ed against by any country, absolutely to prohibit the importation into the United States from that country of any article he may see fit to name. The paragraph reads as follows:
 That whenever the president shall
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
s7,ooo POSTCARDS.
Great Number Mailed at Danbury Or
 flee Fair Week.
me Danbury News says:

The Danbury News says:
 Postmaster A. G. Ising has been fig- uring up the amount of business that the Danbury postoffice did during the week of the Danbury fair and finds that the sale of postage stamps during that time amounted to about s2,000 This indicates that a great many let ters were mailed at the Danbury post office during the week of the fair.
 As regards the number of pieces of mail matter probably there were more postcards than anything else. The Danbury office sold 67,000 one cent pos- tage stamps during the Danbury fair season, and that indicates that nearly if not quite 67,G00 postcards were sent out from Danbury during that time. This would be fully half of the number of pieces of matter hailed, as can easily be reckoned. The postage on 67,000 postcards would be 670. Taken from a total of $2,000 sales, there would be $1,330 to be accounted for in other postage, and figuring the next possible smallest amount for each individual piece would provide for not quite 670 pieces.
 The postcard business of the Dan- bury postoffice during the week of the Danbury fair is greater even than that of the Christmas holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
INTERNATIONAL SILVER co.
Has Had Biggest Year in Its History
 Encouraging Outlook.

The year 1909 will go down in the history of Meridens greatest manu- featuring concern, the International Silver company, as the banner year of it's history, says a Meriden exchange. This is evidence that the era of pros perity so long hoped for by the people of Meriden, has arrived and the out look is that it has come to stay.
 The International Silver company has done a greater volume of business this year than ever before. since it was organized. Its numerous factories have been kept busy all the time and are now buster than ever before. While it is true that some depart ments were on short time during the early part of the year. the general business of the company was very large.
 President George H. Wilcox, Friday evening, said: We have done more business than in any given year. I am not able to state figures or give the percentage of increases, but the vol tune of business done by the company has been unusually large.
 "The outlook for the winter is very bright. It now appears as if we would be kept hustling all the time. Orders continue to come in and there is every reason to believe that the excellent business of the year thus far will be continued. The 1ra of prosperity has arrived"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Are You Hoping for an offioee

In almost every factory in the city there are doubtless many workingmeE who are eagerly considering whether by some chance of politics they can manage to obtain nominations for some of the city offices which look so inviting to outsiders. They have heard that the hours in such offices are short and the labors light. The salaries seem large when compared with an ordinary days wages and there are always ruTnOrs of extra emolument. which the wise may contrive to obtain. Many men are thus tempted to aban- don their niodding trades with their dull certainties for the imagined dig mites and desperate chances of po- litical life.
 The secrets of that especial prison house are rarely told, but they arc worth the telling. The light work and short hours denloralize most men who have been accustomed to the usual rules of labor, and if at the end of a year or two they are driven out of office by political changes they have not only lost their footing in the busi- ness in which they were formerly en- gagged, but they have also become unfit for the restrictions and hardships of regular occupations. Neither have they enjoyed the full benefit of the salaries which looked so large in an ticlpatloh. They find their office doors beset with persons who are anxious to share their good fortune. Half the population seems to have helped their election or appointment and desires pecuniary recognition therefor. Every organization great or small which gives an entertainment rushes to them with tickets to sell and threatens vengeance if the money is not forthcoming. All Who desire subscriptions for anything whatever regard the unhappy office holder as a shining mark. He becomes an involuntary contributor to nearly every enterprise III the city.
 The extra emoluments either fail to materialize or they are. only to be ob- tained upon terms which an honorable man must reject. The officeholder speedily learns that there is no such thing as honest graft" Unless he is If an incredibly sanguine temperament he soon decides that it is vain to att tempt to commend himself to the pub lie by doing his duty. There are cynical persons who would consider it the easiest way to shorten his term of office. In brief, any citizen who can find other employment is foolish. to seek Taid political ofT1ces.--Br.dgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Violin Made of Toothpicks.

Three thousand three hundred and seventy four dollars is the sum asked for a violin which is constructed of ex- actly that number of white birchwood toothpicks. This unique musical in strument is the handiwork of Thomas Atkinson, genius and expert maker of freak articles. Mir. Atkinson lives in Greensfork Ind.
 The violin, which is was more than a year in completing, has been tested by musicians and pronounced high grade in every respect. Its quality of tone is seldom surpassed. Its lines are grace ful and the finish perfect.
 In the construction of this violin MT. Atkinson first made a frame, or mold, patterned after a world famous instru- ment. It was so constructed that it could be picked to pieces and removed from the completed instrument through the openings. The toothpicks were all fashioned by hand to fit the particular place in which they were to lie. When the violin was completed no one could tell from the outside appearance that it was made of so many tiny bits. Many of the picks were so tiny they could scarcely be seen by the naked eye. When tested by musicians who knew the unique instrument was de- clared to be extremely valuable for it's qualities, apart from it's peculiar con- struction.
 The instrument is to be sent to New York, where it will be given every test by skilled musicians. If the yer dict be favorable MT Atkinson will immediately begin another, on the or der of q world famous Violinist.-The Hagerstown, Ind. Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Grange Fairs.

The recent fair held by the grange in the town of New Lebanon, an an- nuaI event, unlike any other in Co., attention. While it is, to a certain extent, fashioned after the average county fair, yet there is sufficient diff ference to render it unique. The whole souled interest on the part of the participants is what has brought about success. They place on exhi- bition the products of their fields, gardens, dairies, schools, etc, not be- cause of any hope of financial re- ward. inasmuch as no cash premiums are paid, but because of a pride in their town and their organization. and also because of desire to show to the public the possibilities along the lines mentioned.
 Such events as these are valuable in more ways than one. The good natured competition brings out latent talents in the young people of the community, it induces effort on the part of the farmer or the villager to raise something just a shade better than his neighbor has and the pros- pect of receiving one of the premium ribbons will inspire the housewife to do her very best along culinary or hor- ticulturaIl lines. The honor which goes with the blue or red ribbon is all the competitors expect, all they de- sire.
 The grange fair is interestin~ en- tertaining. ucational.-Chatham (N. YO Courier
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
A Story of Governor LiIIey.

On Monday evening while the city election was in progress, the New Ha- ven Union printed an appeal against grumbling and fault-finding, however the vote turned. It said in substance that the campaign up to that time had been clean, though sharp; that there had been no personal abuse and that no one should allow his feelings to get the better of him if he found the decision different from what he had hoped. In connection with this it told the following story of Governor Lil- ley:
 We recall to mind the act of the late Gov. George L. Lilley during the last gubernatorial campaign. Aft CT he had voted the first thing he did was to call his secretary to him and dictate a message of eongratula- ton to his opponent, which he sealed up and ordered mailed if he Nilley) were defeated. When asked why he did this and whether it indicated that he thought he would be defeated, MT. Lilley replied in his characteristically kind way: 'Noi I expect to win, but you never can tell. Now this has been a very bitter campaign and while have had no part in the personali- ties that have been indulged in, and regret exceedingly that phase of the election, I do not want to carry this thing beyond today. So. before the result may sour my feelings in this respect, before know what happens, I want to dictate a letter to my op ponent and I want it to contain my best sentiments, to mirror my pres ent good intentions. and, win or lose, I want you to send it to him, no mat ter what anybody says"
 This was sound sentiment worth recalling by everyone who enters as leader or follower into any political contest.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Causes of the Rebellion.

This rebellion, which has convulsed the nation for four years, threatened the union. and caused such sacrifice Of blood and treasure, may be traced in a great degree to the diseased imagi- nation of certain South Carolina gen. tlemen, who some 30 or 40 years since studied Scott's novels, and fancied themselves cavaliers, imbued with chivalry, a superior class, not born to labor, but to command, brave be- yond mankind generally, more intel lectual, more generous more hospita- ble, more liberal than others. Such of their countrymen as did not own slaves, and who labored with their own hands, who depended on their ex- ertions for a livelihood, who were me chanics, traders and tillers of the soil were, in their estimation, interiors who would not fight, were religious and would not gamble. moral and would not countenance duelling, were serious and minded their own busi- ness, economical and thrifty which was denounced as mean and miserly Hence the chivalrous Carolinian af- fected to, and actually did finally, hold the Yankee in contempt.
 On the other hand, the Yankees and the north generally underestimated the energy and enduring qualities of the southern people who were slave own CTS It was believed they were effem- mate idlers. living on the toll and la bors of others, who themselves could endure no hardships such as (are) in- dispensable to soldiers in the field. It was also believed that a civil war would, inevitably, lead to servile in- surrection, and that the slave owners would have their hands full to keep the slaves in subjection after hostili- ties began. Experience has corrected these misconceptions in each section. Diary of Gideon Welles in the At lantic Monthly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Colonel Eaton's Great Institution.

Surely Colonel Eaton has done the state service and the people can congratulate him on his visit to church and it's effects. When next he goes to Hartford he can call the boys together at a famous inn and tell them of his magnificent reception. One can im- agine Ed" would take it all seriously and that even J. Henry would be will ing to endorse 1t with enthusiasm, but Andy" might have the smile on that Is childlike and bland.
 Yet, great is the lobby, great is the institution that killed the public utili- ties commission bill because it would hurt its calling; great is the institu-- tion that juggled with the electric light bill. that throttled the employers lia- bility act, that strangled the bill to re- move the iniquitous limit on damages; great, we say again, is the institution and it's prophets which supported ev- cry lax liquor law and endeavored to kill every one at all restrictive. Sure ly it is grand and the people and the newspapers and the reformers are all fools not to have found it out until Colonel Bob" went to church. Bridgepost Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Helping Themselves.

The crusade against the great white plague is on in earnest and is being conducted along lines that promise to give significant results. It is worth noting that nine fraternal societies, with a membership of three millions, and three international labor unions. with a membership of over 100000, have enlisted in the service. The cam paign is primarily one of prevention, though of course all possible assistance is given the afflicted. It Is one of the most encouraging facts of the day that so many organizations and individuals. aside from those in the orders men tioned, are working together along sci entihc and sensible lines to lessen the ravages of the greatest scourge of modern times. Much may be expected from the determined efforts now under Way.-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Boss Brayton on Connecticut.

Connecticut, a state where not a three fffths or a three -fourths vote is necessary to overthrow a veto, but q majority vote.
 Connecticut, one of the best gov erned states in the union.-Charles R. Brayton.
 Connecticut's failure to give its gov- ernor q real veto power is much to it's discredit. In this respect it lags be- hind the progressive, almost the uni versaL American practice. It would be much better for Rhode Island to follow the example of New York and Massa- chusetts-of the United States of America, indeed-than to put in the hands of its chief magistrate puny authority such as the executive at Hartford yields.
 If Connecticut is one of the best governed states in the union, what is there left for sincere wishers for good government to work and hoEe for? Has no charge of corporate influence at Hartford ever been circulated? Has no echo of senatorial scandals from beyond our western border ever been waited to the longitude of Providence Plantations? How about the lobby last summer under the Gilded Dome ?- Providence Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Ina ueto for LittIs RhodY.

Rhode Island votes at the coming election upon a constitutional, amend ment that would confer on the gov ernor the veto power. The state that runs the United States government through its senior senator is not very progressive in many respects. It tol- crates an antique franchise system which few other states in the union would endure. Political conditions aSe admittedly bad and might be improved were the governor given the authority to check possible indiscretions by the legislature.
 Ohio is one of the recent states to adopt the veto power, and It has proved to be what its advocates claim ed for it, a damper on improper leg islation. While the acts vetoed have been comparatively few. the knowl- edge that the governor had the power has doubtless exerted a curbing in- fluence upon the legislative branch of the government The adoption of the amendment in Rhode Island would be a step in the right direction.-Cleve- land Plain Dealer
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-21
Abuse of Frsnkino PriviIeoe,

The charge has been made that the treasury is forced to spend several millions yearly in settling bills for the transportation of mail despatched by public officials in the executive branches of the government and by members of the house and senate. If an approximately correct idea can be formed as to the real cost of this prac- tice, a sound basis will be furnished for efforts to curb abuses which un- doubtedly accompany 1t.
 The assertion that the franking priv ilege should be abolished outright seems to sweeping. Within certain limits-which ought to be rigidly de- fined-it is probably legitimate. But 1t has plainly been carried to an ex- treme in the hundreds of tons of mail which now go forth each year, and it should be signally curtailed.-Philadel- phia Evening Bulletin.