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The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Capital Tales

superintendent Elliott Woods, of the
Capitol building and grounds, who, for
several years, has had on his shoulders
'he burden Of overseeing the construc-
uon OF the new office buildings for the
rouse and Senate, to say nothing of
the muItpleX duties of looking after the
Capltoi, finds time to be a musician.
Desplte the fact that he is one of the
busiest men in Washington. Mr.. Woods
pays the violin and the piano. He has
also composed various selections, in
Guiding two or three light operas. For
Time. Mr. Woods hal a piano in h.s
oIhce- That was before his headquar-
ters were moved into tue Capitol build
ing. Since the office buildings were
started he has Deen too busy to think
OF music in the day tine, and when not
at his desk is kept dasning about in an
auto from place 10 place. looking after
inns detail and that Mr.. Woods mas
mad IN large measure the say in the
expenditure &C Weli-nigh $l0,OO0.OOO in
the erection of the two office buildings,
and has escaped with but little criti-
CiSm.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Representative Mann Of Illinois. the
riGht-haud bower Of Speaker Cannon
has been relegated 10 the House offlrr
building. Every one who goes over TO
the marble structure complains that
they should be ! emitted TO remain i'm
the comfortable rooms at the CaDitoI
Now, however. only those who head
appropriations committees arc permit
ted To remain, and Mr.. Mann. lOt wish
ing TO make an exception ia his own
ease, joined the thr0ng
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Representative Lafean of Pennsyl-
Vanla was riding with a friend past the
statue Of Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock
the other day.
i never pass that statue" said Mr..
Latean. without thinl1inf, of a man in
my district who has Tamed his son
George Il. Mcclellan Winfield Scott
Hancock Jackson"
suppose he's a Democrat" observed
Z friend who wa sriding with the Penn
sylvania Representative.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

General and Mrs. Wotherspoou had
c'1ing with them last evening Rear Ad-
mlral and Mrs Wainwright, Capt. and
Mrs. Walter Mclean, Gen. and Mrs
Henry q. Sharpe. Major Won Iivonius
military attache of the German en-
bassy, and Miss Mimmack
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Mr.. Scrugham, accused Of stuffing the
ballot boy in ali insurance election mas
been ACQUITTED. The fact that there was
absolutely no evidence against him ap-
pears 10 havo substantially Offset the
misfortune of having that name.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

When the annexation Of Bosnia and
Hcrzeeovina was positively not 20 take
place, the fact was given as a cause
for war in the East Now that IL IS
positively to take place, II Is another
cause for war. Why not just aboilsn
tnr1
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

That Russian woman who poisoned 300
husbands seems to be in peculiarly
bad situation for putting up defense.
They weren't even her own husbands.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

NIr. Roosevelt goes lion hunting.
while Mr.. TAFT stays at home and un-
dertakes a little performance in lion
tanning. The White House entertained
the leaders OF all the House factions
at one and the same dinner, which in
dicates quite as much intrepidity as
hunting the brute in his native lair.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

People con erned about the tariff
measure are devoting a good deal Of
time these windy days, looking up
stockings.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

The Ferdinand Pinney Earle outfit, II
recollection serves. were the folks who
enriched the language with the "ofd
affinity" IN its new meaning. 40"
that they're TO be divorced, isn't II pos
sibIe 10 have that word divorced from
the !exiCOn2
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Returning From Bermudas.

Mr.. and Mrs George +. AppIeby. who
have been spending the winter in the
BermUdas. VIII sail for New York Tues
day They viii be the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles y. VOOrhiS, the latter for
merry Miss Bella Bateman. Of Wash
ingtHD, at New Rochelle, for a week or
Mrs. Appleby was Miss Lillian Stone
before her marriage a few months ago.
Mrs Richard Reid Rogers is ex-
pected 10 return 10 her home on Far
ragut square about the middle Of the
week after a brief stay in New York.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
MARCH WINDS.

BLOW out the shadow of dIstrust
The cloud that hides, the mist that
chnSs-
Blow in a higher faith and trust
Blow in the dawn OF better things
Philadelphia Ledger
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Return TO City

Mrs. Joseph Letter and her sister,
Mss Dorothy Williams, who have
been spending a few days in New
York, have returned 10 Washington.
Mrs j. Franklin Bell has returned
to Washington and joined General
Bell AT their home at Fort Ayer, after
spending the week in New York with
hrs. Edison Bradley.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poor and their
daughter, Mrs Roscoe G. BulmeF, who
spent the week in Atlantic City. re-
turned TO Washington last evening
Miss Dorothy GatewoOd. daughter
of Gen and Mrs. j. d. GatewOod. re-
turned TO Washington TODAY from Eir-
-;lnia, where she has been the guest
of Miss Houston.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
To See about 'Thebes."

The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
George Won L. Meyer and Representa-
tive and Mrs George r. Huff viii be
among the boxholders at ,ae Belasco
Theater Saturday evening, April p.
when the performance Of Mrs. Barney s
play. About Tnebes." by local society
folk, viii be given for the benefit OF
the Episcopal Eye, Ear, and Throat
Hospital
Tickets for this performance can be
obtained from Mrs. Clifford Walton, 2t
her residence, 1I3I z street.
The SeminOles have issued invitations
fGS a dance on April ! at the National
Rifles ATmOry.
The committee on arrangements has
arranged for appropriate souvenirs
An entertainment and tea viii be
given this afternoon at the Friends
School, on / street under the auspices
Of the HousekeepeTs' Alliance
Nine. Ali kuH Khan viii give an ad-
dress on social life and customs Of the
wcHen in Persia, preceded by a short
musical program arranged by Mrs. John
G. Fremont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eeekman Winthrop viii
return TO Washington today from New
Yorl-. where they spent several days
this week.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg, wife Of
General SterADerg, entertained at luncn-
con today in honor OF Mrs. Sherman,
wife OF the Vice President
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Contributions Lag.

In spite Of the efforts of the officers
Of the charity organizations contribu-
tions have not been coming in 10 the
Associated Charities Office as rapidly
as is desired. Commissioner Macfarland
has sent cut a letter stating clearly the
situation of the charity organizations
at present, and showing their need o.
aid
Joining Commissioner MaCfarland IN
explanation Of the situation the joint
finance committee OF the Associated
Charities. the Citizens Relief ASSOcla-
ton and the Association for the Pre-
ventiOn of tuberculosis, have called at
tention of the public 10 the fact thai
many thousands OF dollars are Ssa
needed in order that the poor may be
cared for properly. Contributions are
always received at S1l 9 street north
west
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Goes to New York

Goes to New York
The Russian ambassador left wash
ington today for New York, accom-
Pc med by the military attache. Col.
Baron BOde. The ambassador viii re
view the 18th regiment in the regi-
mental armOry today.
Oden Horstmann was host at double
box party al the Columbia Thedter last
evening. After the play supper was
served Ar HOrsJmann's apartment
1 Represents tive Edwin DENLY and
Mrs Harrie DENLY Wilkes We're hosts
at dinner last evening IN compliment 70
a number Of out of town guests Their
guests were Mr.. and Mrs Campbell,
Mr.. and Mrs Gardin DENLY, Otto
Kitchener all OF Detroit, Mr. and Mrs
Jofa W. Foster and Mr. and Mrs Ian
SIM
Miss Maude Lichtenstein, who has
spent some time in Philadelphia, the
guest Of relatives, has returned 10 ner
home in Washington
Mrs. Edison Bradley, who is spending
some time in New York. viii not re-
cetve Monday, as she VIII not return 70
Washington until Monday evening.
The Norwegian Minister and Nine.
GUIDE have returned 10 their apartment
In The Highlands from Takoma Park,
where the minister has been treated al
the SauitOr-Jm-
Mr. and Mrs George BaEley, OF Min
nesOta. MINI. are the guests of Mrs
KOOn az the Highlands Tor q few day $
Airs. Frank II. schultz, Of the Roch-
ambeau, returned last evening from
Fort Hancock. y. y. where she and
Hiss Merriam spent the last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Strasburger, o.
/ The Bellevue, are guests at the MARI
borough -BIenhein, Atlantic City, for a
J few days.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Reducing the prices Of the upper
nerrns is a step in the right direction
but building a fence in front Of them
yyosld help some, too
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

The French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand were hosts al dinner last
evening at the embassy
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Money Received.
allowing are contributions re-

Following are contributions received
for the Associated Charities: ST
johns Episcopal Church, $780, AIRS,
Ellen I. Alden. SO; A. Mowatt, 8; O
G. c. Simms. $50; Edward A Nose
lev. S245
Milton E Allies, treasurer Of the
Citizens Relief Association. has re-
Ceived through the joint finance COM
nittee the following amounts which
have been acknowledged J. z. RoSen-
thai So Millard c. Marsh, So; Mrs
Mary + hewitt, : Edward a Nose
lev. S1I5- c. q. c. simms, 81
To the Association for the Prevention
of Tuberculosis. " illiam h FOTWOOd
treasurer. have come the following gifts
of money: Edward A. AIOseley. 50 cents :
q. @. c. SlmmS, Sl-50.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

As 10 the amputation Of the House
boIters LeaGcr Clark takes the vie"
that they, having taken themselves out
side the Democracy- there is no especial
reason 10 worry about the loss which
t--. nnar-tLnn VIII involve.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Director North has reduced 10 Slo9Jo-
400 his estimate Of the cost OF the census
patronage-census taking, rather-Lor
The hrst Eelr.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Mrs. !. 4. Letter entertained at break
fast today IN her home on Dupont cir
Gle in honor of her sOn-in-law and
datIehter. Col. and Mrs. Colin Campbell
OF England, who are visiting her
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

The Hon. Whitelaw Reid IS grand
father of "a fine little English grandson,
with excellent prospects OF having
plenty Of time to amuse himself with
fLa Lan-.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Oden Horstmann was host at a double
box party at the Columbia Theater last
evening. After the play a supper was
served 1Ir- HOTSJmann's apartment
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Somehow. we'd have been awfully
disappointed if Mr. Gompers hadn't
been awfully disappointed ia Mr. Tart
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

When Dr. eliot gets down 10 bust
ness al the -. James embassy, yoLr
Uncle sem VIII have a cheery feeling
that he's able To- move ia just as tall
b-ovrad society IS anybody
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

need be felt by those who would pre-
serve the bell IN It's present condition.
Mr.. Roosevelt goes lion hunting,
while Mr. TAFT stays at home and un-
dertakes a little performance IN hon
tanning. The White House entertained
the leaders OF all the House factions
at one and the same dinner, which in
dicates quite as much intrepldlJy as
hunting the brute in his native lair.
That Russian woman who poisoned 300
husbands seems to be In peculiarly
bad situation for putting up defense.
They weren't even her own husbands.
When the annexation of Bosnia and
Hcrzecovina was positively not 70 take
place, the fact was given as cause
for war in the East. Now that It Is
positively to take place, it is another
cause for war. Why not just abolish
em?
Mr.. Scrugham, accused Of stuffng the
ballot boz in an insurance election, has
been. ACQUITTED. The fact that there was
absolutely no evidence against him ap-
pears 10 havo substantially Offset the
misfortune of having that name.
People COZ erned about the tariff
measure are devoting a good deal OF
time these windy days, looking up
stockings.
The Ferdinand Pinney Earle outfit, II
recollection serves. were the folks who
enriched the language with the word
[ m NOW
that they're TO be divorced, isn't it pos
eihIe 10 have that word divorced from
the !eXicon2
Reducing the prices of the upper
nertus is a step in the right direction
hut building a fence in front or them
,.oHld help some, too
Director North has reduced TO $1,000
600 his estimate Of the cost OF the census
/ natrouage-ceusus taking, rather-lor
/ the frst year
with the marines back on the ships,
( the I3ellamy Storers dining at the White
+ TC,,-ea ana an Attorney General who
/ looks like Hartman. who shall say that
/ reform isn't making progress under this
Administrations
As 10 the amputation OF the House
b0Iters I.eaecr Clark takes the NleV
/ that they, having taken themselves out
/ side the Democracy there is no especial
! reason 10 worry about the loss WAlcA
4 the operation viii involve.
The Hon. Whitelaw R'id Is grand
( father of "a fine little Engish grandson,
With excellent prospects Of having
plenty ol time to amuse himself with
/ the bab-E-
When Or. eliot gets down 10 bust
ness al the -. James embassy, yoLI
/ Uncle Ssm VIII have cHeery feeling
that he's able to move ia just as tall
browed society as anybody.
/ Those modest statesmen who are will
. ing 90 admit that tncy csn tell what
/ tnev know about the tariff IN nve-minute
speeches viii az least gain repute foI
/ honesty.
Somehow. we'd have been awfuIly
disappointed if Mr.. Gompers hadn''
been awfulIy disappointed iu Mr.. TAFT
The Washington times., 1909-03-27

Those modest statesmen who are will
ing so admit that jncy r'n tell what
they know about the tariff IN ive-m'nule
speeches viii az least gain repute for
honesty.
The Washington times., 1909-03-27
Mr.. Lisner's Letter.

IL a letter to The Times, Mr. Lisner
states his reasons for desiring to see
the Club plan instituted.
washington, D. c..
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
BY Hsndriok.

Washington, March 20. There is
d concerted movement in existence tor
day for the first time, which has for
IT'S purpose the general erection
through the south Of memorial mon
utnents commemorating the loyalty and
patriotlsm Of the women Of the south
etn confederacy. While shafts have
arisen In every part of the south to
the heroism of the men who battled
for the confederacy. yet but one. a
modest monument at Fort Mill, South
Carolina, has been erected to perpet-
uate the even greater fame of its self
sacrificing women.
But all this is to be changed. Monu-
nnents are to go up in 10 different
states-an identically elike-of metal
from the figure just perfected by the
Italian sculptor Louis Ametais, now
living In washington, D. c.
The memorial statue decided upon
TO serve as model contains as It's
browning figure a confederate woman,
classicalsy garbed. The statue to the
GROWN Of her head is nine feet high
With one hand she extends the below
ed flag Of the confederacy and with
tiie other q drawn sword. II Is cor
rect embodiment of that type Of wo-
raen who made the gallant defense OF
the south possible.
AT the base OF the statue two reiiel
Plates are provided. showing typic@.
rebellion scenes, in which the work of
the Wonan or the confederacy was ap-
parent, OAa plate is called On the Sat
tienold, and shows q confederate wo-
man In her tender ministrations 20 tne
wounded, serving as faithful nurse,
The ether plata II called News From
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
WITH THE TRAVELLERS

cigarette.
is. Don't offer to shake hands with
him unless he offers you the oppor-
tunity.
a. A business card which win ten
him who you are, or a statement to
that effect, should be given imme-
diately.
Is. Don't SIT down unlsss you are
invited. OF without asking the receiy-
ing his permission to do so.
Is. Don't volunteer funny story
that you would not care to have your
mother hear.
II. State your business briefly and
consciely.
Is. Try to find his hobby and
then help him ride 1t to your order
book
10. Never mention the names Of
your competitors or their goods volun-
tarily.
20. II asked for your opinion OF q
competitor or his goods, always And
way say something pleasant. and
lead the conversation back to your
goods and their merits without
knocking.
21. 1t is best to avoid the subjects
politics, religion and society"
%. II you get an order see that II
is fulfilled as promised, and when pro-
missed.
%. II you don't get an order try to
leave on friendly terms.
"a. Avoid arguments and never lose
your temper.
rs. Never let the length of your
visit bore a man.
26. II you are unfortunate enough
to find man in a bad humor and not
disposed to listen favorably to your
proposition, try to leave as gracefully
as possible and try to arrange to call
on him after he has had good dinner
27. If you are turned down un-
tremendously on the first visit trv tc
think of some reasonable excuse for q
return visit before leaving town.
%. Never do anything to get ar
order that will lower your opinion OF
yourself.
20. If you can suggest a way tc
save money by the use Of your goods
80 per cent OF your selling is done.
80. Most people like those who ask
them questions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the secretary of the Mayville Normal
School board, at Mayville, N. D., up to
10 a. M. Of Tuesday, April 13th, 1908,
for the following work and materials: |:
Proposal No. 1, to be for the com
pletion Of the dornitory, except heat
ing. plumbing and wiring. and for the
erection and completion OF new boiler
house, exclusive Of boilers and piping.
Proposal No. 2 to be for the heat
ing and plumbing OF dormitory, the
providing and Installing new boilers
in boiler house, the taking out of old
boilers, and changing to vacuum sys-
tenn the entire heating apparatus in
main building.
Plans and specifications may be seen
after April 3. 1909, at Mayville, at
Grand Forks and Minneapolis Build
ers' exchanges and at the Office OF
Hancock Bros, architects Fargo, N. D.
Proposals must be accompanied by a
certified check for per cent of the
amount OF bid.
All checks to be made payable to
the president OF the board.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or ell bids.
BY order of the board of manage
ment.
G. L. ELKEN,
President
Hancock Bros, Architects.
(March 1S, 90, 27; April So
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
MAKING a ssanort.

New York sun At a business
mems meeting in Atlanta there was
under discussion an arrangement with
the railroads that allowed merchandise
to be shipped to and from that inland
city on through bill Of lading. There
was much Joyous defamation and one
orator. explained in enthusiastic per-
iods that Atlanta was now the eauiva-
lent of seaport town and able to
cope with all rivals. Upon this a
Savannahian, whose native city is the
real seaport of Georgia arose and said
with some acerbity: IF you Atlantans
were to lay pipe line to the sea, and
then suck as hard as you blow, you'd
be a real seaport in no time at ALL
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

Home. and shows the family on the
porch. fearfully welcoming the mes
senger bringing news Iom the firing
line.
1t Is proposed now to organize each
Of fifteen southern states to further
provide the balance OF funds neces-
sary to complete the memorial pro-
gramme.
TO secure these bronze figures name
ly, the figures OF the. women and
the. figures of the relief plates, re-
quires total sum of $1,000. This
amount does not include the pedestal.
Thus while the pedestaIs win diner,
the statues will be identical in all
the states.
Various confederate organizations,
particularly the Sons of. Veterans.
have already done yeomen work in
raising funds, and in all the fifteen
states where the monuments are to
rise, a liberal start has been made
toward consummation of this laudable
purpose. The states IN which it is
planned to build these monuments are
as follows:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky Louisiana, Maryland, Mis-
sissippi Missouri, North Carolina,
South Carolina. Tennessee, Texas. vir-
ginia and West Virginia.
TO the cost Of the bronze figures,
$4,000. each state must also add the
cost Of the pedestal and the cost OF
erection. 1t 10 planned to ask the ma
jority OF legislatures for approximate
ly $26, 900 to cover the debt.
This liz the most Systematic and ex-
pcnsive effort ever made iii the south
to perpetuate the story Of the effort
to establish confederacy south Of the
/ Mason and Dixon line.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20

sentation or 1t.
Nine out OF ten statesmen who fail
do so because what they think and
what they say are two different things
In the long run, the man yho tries
to escape work nearly always has 10
hustle harder for living than almost
enybody else.
Every time you allow yourself to
think Of something possible as ampos-.
stbie, the more likely you are TO trans
form that possibility into an impos-
sfhility-for you.
Don't be afraid to drive home a
strong talking point in three or four
different ways-5if YOU can see that Il
is infiunctng the prospect A body Of
soldiers usually gain entrance into a
fort by training their heavy guns on
the weakest spot in their opponents
walls.
Practically every cent a salesman
earns is made by his ability to change
the minds OF people. Therefore, all
knowledge that will help him to alter
state Of mind quickly is worthy OF
his keenest study. II means acquired
Information which he can quickly con-
vert into cold, hard dollars and cents.
"A great measure OF salesman's sue
cess tomorrow will depend upon the
thinking he does today as to how he
will talk to the prospects he intends
to see twenty hours ahead. Bat
ties on the field OF sa1esmanship. the
same as on the field OF war. are gener-
ally won by the men who do the lar
gest amount of careful planning and
who devote the most time TO intelli-
gent preparation"
In a word, the man who wins is the
man who does thinking In advance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
80 Rules for Dodgins a2s."
Commercial News.

Commercial News.
1. Get plenty of sleep between 9
.. m, and a. m. ..
2. If possible, start the morning
with cold bath.
8. Under no circumstances start
the morning with clean shave.
4. Start out with clean linen: try
to keep your suit well pressed and
brushed, and your shoes polished.
5. Do not wear '+flashY" or unusual
clothing.
} s. Look over the mornings news
paper at breakfast.
4. If possible find out the full name
of the proper man to see before you
call on a business concern.
8. Try to learn something of his
habits and disposition before calling.
8. A. good knowledge of his domes-
tic affairs before you call is generally
of value to you.
10. 1t will help your memory to
keep all this data on a card for future
use.
II. 1t is good taste to enter q
strange Office with your hat in your
hand.
IL. Never enter a possible custo-
mer's Office with cigar in your mouth
and never let him see you smoke a
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-03-20
SOMETHING DOING
ON MARCH 27
OFFER OF PRIZE FOR EVERY
CANDIDATE FOR INITIATION
BROUGHT IN THAT NIGHT HAS
ALREADY LED TO SEVERAL APP
PLlcATIoNs.

There is going to be something do
ing March 81. one week from tonight.
THAT is the night of the big special
meeting OF the local U. C. T. and the
boys are hustling to make 1t one OF
the big events in commercial traveller
circles OF the winter.
For every candidate that is put
through that night the member who
brough In the candidate gets one OF
the beautiful ladies' solid gold pins
and this special inducement to hustle
for members has already resulted in
eight or ten applications.
Sec'y Thomas Dunn, with the VIM.
H. White Lumber Co. states that there
will be refreshments served and after
the limitations social evening will be
spent.
will there be humdinger of a time
that night?
said there would"