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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
MANY ARE LIVING
ON SMALL SALARY
LuxurieS Even Can Be AT
forded on SIS a Week, Ac-
cording to Some.
TICKETS AWAIT
TWELVE PERSONS

Mrs. F. II. Smith, 1926 L street
northwest.
Garrett WhitcShdc, 1900 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest.
Max VI. Bernstein, 22IO n street
northwest.
A. J. Long, 1904 New Hampshire
avenue.
Minnie Bray, 6Ot Third street
northeast.
Ed. Thomas, LRnGdOn, II. c.
Mrs. A. Allen, "a Twelfth street
southeast.
Mrs. A. Rita Dudley, S12 c street
southeast.
l.. r. Bradley, The ShOreham.
L. G. Liebscbuts, sol Eleventh
street northwest.
Ralph II. Pratt, 1911 u street
northwest.
James A. Harris, 631 Elliott
street northeast.
These tickets arc for this even
fnu's performance, and must he
called for before g O'Clock this af-
ternOon. Winners who cannot call
In person before that hour should
notify tho City Editor by teIe-
phone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
RAILWAY COMP ANY
GIVES PRESENTS
Will Have Christmas Trees
on Columbia Stage for
Children of Employees.

The Washington Railway and Electric
Company win play Santa Claus tomoT
row afternoon To the children OF its o.
ployes. Two large Christmas trees. bur
dened with the good things Of the sea-
son, viii be placed upon the stage of
the Columbia Theater and at I'D o'clock
Santa Will begin the distribution. An
attractive musical and moving picture
program has been arranged.
The employees of the Capital Traction
Company have had their Christmas so
70 speak. Each one Of the 909 men IN
the service Of the system found q good
Wili' envelope containing s. in his box
Christmas morning. The gifts included
everybody from sweep boys and helpers
TO electricians and conductors.
The Christmas tree festivities Of che
Washington Railway and Electric Com
Dany viii be in charge of J. T. MoGett,
superintendent Of the transportation di-
vision, who heads the committee OF
which ]. a. Kaiser is secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Grand Opera at Baltimore.

on Friday evening, December 81. for
the opera Of "Hansel and Gretel," at
via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
leave Union Station, Washington, Z p.
m, running through to Mt. Royal Sta
ton, opposite theatre Returning, leave
Mt. Royal Station after the perform
anCe.
On Saturday afternoon, January 1st
for the opera Of ''Parsifal," train will
leave Union Station. Washington, at
i noon, running through TO Mt Royal
Station, opposite Theater Returning
express train viii leave Mt. Royal Sta
ton $50 Z. m and the Royal Limited
at S:09 p m All ParIOr cars and dining
car. For tickets and fun information
call on T. Arthur Smith, III + ST. n. w
-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
If Rightly Mated, Yes.

To the Editor OF The Washington Times:
In reply to your question, Can a
married couple live on an SIS per week
salary2' 1 would most emphatically
say yes. Many of them are doing it.
But a large number have failed in the
attempt. The question of salary is not
near as important as the question Of the
proper mating of the couple. In the
case of two people whose ideas and
tastes differ greatly and drift farther
apart from time TO time, and with whom
the question of love plays a very small
part, a salary of SIS per week would be
rather inadequate, but properly mated
couple between whom love is very
strong and whose ideas ard tastes are
regulated by the true love and COnsid-
Grafton of each for the other. an SIS a
week salary is quite sufficient Respect
fully, L. G. LlEBSCHJ
sol Eleventh stree. northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
What It Means To Live.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
Live-TO be living; pass life; enjoy
life; abide, subsist; survive.
To live. therefore. means to be alive:
10 be able to enjoy life in its best and
most wholesome way; TO be able to have
the necessities TO maintain life and af
ford the common Injuries that make
life worth living
4 salary of SIS a week, or So a month.
for married couple can and does prove a
sun icient amount on which To live; but,
20 live also means not only food. cloth
ing, a home, but some measure Of en-
1Oyment. Without the latter no mar
ried couple can live. a woman with
continuous household duties and a man
with labOriOuS office work cannot be
congenial without some diversion in the
form Of enjoyment
With a strict Observance to the puT-
chase ofN necessities. a cOngenial and
thorough understanding Of their position
in life and the resulting opportunity for
diversion in the form Of enjoyment, a
married couple can live on a salary OF
SIS a week.
Respectfully submitted
RALPH y. PRATT,
1Jll L street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
DODGE IS PRESIDENT
OF THE PRESS CLUB
Newspaper Men Hold Their An
nual Election of
Officers.

Arthur j. Dodge today is receiving
the CONGRATULATIONS Of his friends on
his election TO the presidency OF the
National Press Club.
The other officers chosen during yes
terday's election are Elmer r. Paine,
vice president; G. A Lyon. ir. treasur-
or, Frederic J. HaSkin. financial SeCrc-
taTy. Arthur 6. Johnson secretary. and
W. l.. Crounse, W. L. Spurgeon, l.. W,
Strayer and Thomas Kirby. members
OF the 10; III OF governors Elmer T.
PANE led tie entire ticket i'm the num-
Der Of vote received by any candidate
fer any Office.
Maurice Splain was chairman Ct the
BOARD OF election judges, which was
composed Of NJ II. Mcintyre, J. Ed
Grillo, Henry Sweinhart. and J. c. Ran
som. James Preston, acting for the
secretary Of the club, and John r
Young, representing the board Of gov
efhorS' superintendent the counting OF
the ballots
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Money Least of All.

To the Editor OF The Washington Times;
4 woman who is sufficiently domestic
10 be satisfied only with a real. existent,
sure enough. live home, one who has
not yet become the pOSseSsOr OF a pair
Of atrophied arms inactive fingers and a
sluggiShness which suggests slOvenli-
ness; and a man who really loves his
wife, appreciates the home. and then
loves his wife still more for each new
help and hint, are the only requisites
necessary 90 secure as much real hap
pness as is ordinarily allowed man
kind whether the salary be SIS or $3.50
per week.
To be frank with yOu, I'll tip you
off to this much: We're living on less
and every body's happy" We can't
afford many Of these trips to the big
show houses. that's why I'm making a
stab at this chance.
Yours anXiOuSly
L. +. BRADLEY.
Shoreham Hotel. care +. a. Bradley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Can a Married Couple Live
On Eighteen Dollars a Week

The Washington Times wants to know what its readers think
about this question: suggested by the plot of Eugene Walters
play, paid in Full"
hundred and foyor seats for the performances of the
play this city this week set aside for The Times two of
which being given each Of the sevenwo readers OF The
Times who send the best answers.
Twelve pairs of for each performance during the week
except the matinee and evening New Year Day
Answers must be not than $50 words egby written on
side of the paper Longer letters will not be given con-
SideratiOn
competent committee has been appointed pass upon the
letters and decide upon the winners.
The of the winners will he published each afternoon
and The Times the right to publish any of the interesting
letters received.
Winners must call person at The Times office 10 get their
tickets from the Contest Editor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

A sweeping majority OF The Times
readers believe firmly that a married
cnuple can live on SIS a week. and most
Of them can back up their statement
by figures.
Though a negative answer to the
question asked several days ago by The
Times on this subject is just as likely
10 win prize. not more than half a
dozen replies received have tried 70
prove that a couple cannot live on that
Income.
Last night twelve of the writer's of
the best letters received so far oc-
cupied seats, each with a friend, to the
performance of Paid in Full" at the
Columbia TheatCr. Twelve seats will
he given again today to the prize win
ners named above, and for every per-
Torrance at the Columbia this week
save on Saturday night.
Prize winners must call at The Wash
ingtOn Times office to procure seats
Many good answers were not consid-
cred today because rules of the contest
were violated. There are Just three
rules contestants must observe. They
are:
/ Answers must be written on one
side or the paper only.
, Letters must be signed. and The
Times must be allowed to publish the
names and addresses of successful con-
testants.
3. No answer must exceed 200 words.
and letters shorter than that will be
given the preference.
The play at the Columbia tells graph-
ically what happened to one couple who
could not subsist on SIS a week There
are seventy-two seats waiting for read
ers or The Times who can explain WHY
10 can, or can't. he done.
.o some Of the answers received today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
WOMAN'S INJURIES
ARE NOT SERIOUS

Mrs. Henry K. Porter, wife Of former
Representative Porter Of Pittsburg. is
today reported TO have entirely recov-
cred from the shock and minor injuries
received in a carriage accident at Mt.
Pleasant and Irving streets yesterday
afternoon. Mrs. Porter was not seri-
Ously hurt.
William McComb the coachmar. was
driving west in Irving street and at
tempted to pass in front Of a south
bound car. The fender struck the rear
OF the vehicle, throwing the coachmau
from his box. Mrs. Porter was hurled
against the side of the carriage.
The carriage was practically demol-
lshed and Mrs. Porter was taken TO her
home, 1900 7 street. in a cab
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
NEW LABOR PARTY
BEING DISCUSSED
Member of Printers Union Springs
Idea at Meetins-Loan
Sharks Condemned.

A new workinEmen's party. 10 es0ouse
the cause OF -he laborinE men of the
country. Is being discussed in Capital
labor circles today.
Mark Jackson. Of the Printers Union
suggested the idea at a meeting Of the
Central Labor Union last night Only
through the establishment Of this new
party, he said, could the worIlingmen
Of the country obtain the things for
which they were fighting. The move
ment only needed good start in
Washington, the home of the leaders OF
organized labor, MIR. Jackson argued.
TO crystalize sentiment for a new party
The loan shark evil, as it exists in
the District today. was also taken Up
by the unionists and was condemned
TOlndly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
HUNDREDS TO HONOR
NULLANY'S MEMORY
Friends and Relatives of
Dead Business Man Com
ing From Distance.

Several hundred Of the friends OF the
late Dennis Mullany have made ar
engagements to attend his funeral and
accompany the body to the cemetery.
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock solemn high
mass will be celebrated by the Rev.
Father William J. Carroll, and the body
will then be taken to Mt. Olivet for in
terment.
Pallbearers have not yet been selected.
but this will be attended to today. Many
friends and. relatives from a distance
have arranged TO be present and a num-
Der Of them are already here.
A delegation from the National Press
Club. consisting of J. Fred Kelley and
John Kennedy, has been appointed to
represent the club at the funeral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

Sundays, too. You can go to the the
atre once or twice a month scent
theatres once or twice a week. and stay
home and read your home papers and
magazines the rest of the time, as there
is no better place for the husband to be.
Don't go to a club or downtown with
the boys; don't get drunk on Saturday
night and come home Sunday morning.
Come home early and go 10 market with
your wife: economic as much as you
can on everything and there is no Tea-
SIS per.
Hoping that / will see paid In Full
with my wife as my escort, 1 remain,
JAMES a. HARRIS,
631 Elliott street northeast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
CHRISTMAS MINISTRIES.

Solos, duets, choruses and a minstrel
troupe which dispensed real mirth were
the principal numbers on the program
for the annual Christmas entertain
ment Of the st. Peters Catholic Church
held in the parish hall last night. Those
who composed the minstrel troupe were
NJ Calnen. w. Calnen, p. Robey. C.
w. Kane. r Long, II. Kady
i. Ftneran, G. Lynch, J. Lynch. Miss
Hazel Williams, Miss Lillian Nalley and
Miss Nellie Metz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

is supposed to know what he is doin6
The girl to realize that the comforts
she has left. perhaps her father has
been years In providing, while her nus
band is just beginning. The man
should not marry until he has saved
enough money 70 furnish a small home
comfortably. Find a nice little fat and
make it home i'm every sense Of the
word. Use judgment i'm marketing. the
buying Of their clothes and other neCes-
sarieS. without the purchase of things
not needed because they are cheap
Help one another. True. their work
may get tiresome; whose does nOt2 Pa
tiently wait for the raise in salary. FIJI
the home with true love. and IL viii be
easy. GARRETT WHITESIDE,
1900 Massachusetts avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Yes, and With Luxuries.

To the Editor OF The Washington Times:
Can a married couple live on SIS a
week salary? Yes; and in comfort, with
many Of the luxuries. They can board
for $40 or sl2 a week or keep house for
much less. 1t is possible to live an
even-balanced sensible life, meet every
obligation of decent living, and have
a moderate amount Of pleasure on SIS a
week. There is no limit to what a mar
Tied couple may think necessary for
their comfort and pleasure. but the sum
of SIS a week is sufficient to meet all
reasonable requirements.
The head of the average family re-
ceiVeS 81 or less as a weekly wage, and
the man who makes SIS week is con-
sidered to be highly favored. It is not
a question of existing on 81 a day. but
OF living in comfort and pleasant sur
roundings. II is being done every day.
A J. LONG,
1904 New Hampshire ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
MUELIGAN
GOES TO BUREAU

Capt Richard T Mulligan, U. S. NJ,
today began his duties as assistant chief
OF the bureau of Navigation, succeeding
Capt. Nathan r. Usher. who has been
relieved to assume command of the
battleship Michigan, which will go into
commission at League Island on jan
uary 4.
Captain Mulligan will remain as as
siStant chief Of the bureau until the
North Dakota is put in commission next
spring, when he viii be placed in COM
mand of that ship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Baltimore and Ohio to Chicago.

Shortest route without change of cars.
Two solid vestibuled trains daily from
onion Station, Chicago Limited - q
p. m with observation parlOr car draw
ing-TOOm sleeping cars standard coaches
and dining cars via PittsbUrg. Chicago
Express" $50 p. m. with drawing-rOOm
sleeping cars to Wheeling, Columbus,
and standard coaches and drawing-rOOm
sleeping cars to Chicago. Dining cars
en- rOute-AdVt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
PETITION FOR RICHARDSON

Members Of the Roosevelt and Fair
banks Republican Club have signed n
petition asking President Taft 10 ap-
point William S. Richardson District
Commissioner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
a married couple can live on this
salary II they will make an honest ef-
fort to do so. Neither should complain
at any sacrifice 10 be made. The man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Baltimore & Ohio To Boston The o

a. m. Five Hour Train to New York
connects with the Shore Line Express
leaving Grand Central Station 500 D. m,
arriving Boston $3.50 p. m. The 5 D. m
train arrives New York 1880 D. m, con-
Meeting with Midnight Express, arriving
Boston 500 a. m. For further informa-
ton ask Agts.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Can't Do It and Get Drunk.

20 the editor Of The Washington Times:
a married couple can live on SIS a
week if they do not lavish money on
Unnecessary things. such as vino
whisky and cigars. I don't mean to saw
that the husband can't have a drink
once In while and a cigar or two a
Gay. but the wife must not want 10 20
10 all the scent theatres In W. e.
lngton every night in the week and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Seaboard Florida Limited

Resumes service via Seaboard Air Line
Ry. Jan. Bird. 1910 All Pullman, Electric
Lighted. Standard and Compartment
Sleepers. Club, Observation, and Dining
Cars. Lv. Wash. daily 700 p. m. G. z.
Philips. ID. Z. A, 14lS n. Y. ave. Wash,
D. C.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
Love Will Make II Easy.

l.. +. BRADLEY,
Shoreham Hotel. care +. A. Bradley
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

CSC French Grey Enamel
Tea Pots. with handle and
cover, 4-pinU size.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28

S1-19 French Grey Seam
less Enamel Berlin Sauce
pans, with long handle and
cover, lS-pint size,
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-12
Church Changes Name

The Cosmopolitan church, Young
and Holly Beach avenues, has changed
its relation from that of Cosmopolitan
to the African Methodist Episcopal
Conference of New Jersey, subject to
the discipline of that church and
conference and is now known as the
Asbury A. M. E.. church. The corner
stone was laid Sunday, August 22d,
1909, under the jurisdiction of the
A. M. E. Conference. Rev. D. j.
Abrams, d. d., presiding elder of the
Camden district, Rev. F. E. Williams,
b. D., pastor in charge, Rev. HI. b.
Heath, Rev. S. Hursey, Rt. Rev. Wes-
ley j. Gains, D. ID. l.. l.. D., presiding
bishop of Atlanta, Ca, were present.
Preaching each Sunday at IL a. m. and
S p. m; Sunday school at 2.30 p. m.
Rev. f. e. Williams, b. D., pastor.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-12
THE IDEAL NURSERY.
What Decorations Should Be Used.
Necessary Sanitary Precautions.

What Decorations Should Be Used.
Necessary Sanitary Precautions.
In arranging the nursery it should
be borne In mind that this room Of all
others should have an eastern or q
southern exposure, where the little
newcomer, who Is always an early
riser, up and dressed long before other
members of the family, can be a priv
ileged character and enjoy the morn
ing sunshine, both of which make for
health and happiness. The furnishing
may be artistic and yet suggest sim
plicity. White woodwork throughout
with an enamel finish which wears
well, though the dull is more pleasing
to the eye, Is the best to choose. With
this finish use a sketch scenery"
nursery paper In delft blue and white.
The furniture should be painted white
to match the trim, and the small bu-
reau, the chest of drawers having
glass knobs, as well as the chairs, ia
bles, bascinet and baby basket of wick
er should be in pure clean white.
A bathroom connecting with the nurs-
cry is a luxury, but not a necessity
where expense Is considered. The en-
ameled nursery toilet sets can be
bought for a small sum and are very
GRATED with flowers are charming.
In these days the sanitary conditions
are of such important consideration it
Is well to instill in the mind Of the
nursemaid the old saying Cleanliness
Is next to godliness' and to have this
room furnished and arranged so-that
1t can be easily kept clean. Have a
hardwood stained floor, with one large
rug of blue and white colorlng, allow
ing an eighteen inch border. Book
shelves built in the corner spaces of
rather simple design will be found
both useful and ornamental for the
nursery books and toys, which collect
so fast that one is glad to have a place
for them. The nursery thermometer
should always hang In a most con-
spicuous place. This Is important, as
the temperature should never be yer
6S or 10 degrees. Mothers must not
make LIGHTHOUSE plants" of their chill
dren, but instead give them plenty of
fresh air and exercise.
The window hangings should be of
simple design. Little plain white
Swiss Dutch sash curtains, made with
a two inch ruffle down the front and
lower edge and run on a rod, with an
inch and a half heading above the rod,
are pretty for the top and middle sash.
Altogether this makes four little cur
tains at each window. If liked the
middle curtains can be of chintz IN
blue and white to match the paper
and hung just to the sill at either side,
with q valance across the top.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-12
Why They swapped Fines.

Travellers in Europe are limited by
the railroads. to a small amount of bag
gage carried free. In a train In Bel
GUM two fellow travellers got into con-
versation, when one asked leave to
the others trunk. The result
was that tile measurer said:
"Your trunk is seven and a half CEN
timeters too long and has no right to
be In the compartment of free luggage.
l am a railway inspector and must
fine you 5 francs. Please give me your
name and address,"
The proposed victim of misplaced
confidence was, however, equal to the
occasion.
KINDLY lend ne your measure that
/ may satisfy myself on the subject"
Then. with a polite smile: II am a
director in the royal weights and meas
ures office. To my great regret 1 no
tice that your measure is not stamped,
as is required by law, so that, firstly,
your measuring is not legally valid,
and, secondly, 1t is my painful duty to
subject You to a fine of 30 francs.
Please give me your name and ad-
dress"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-11-12
Old Bridal Customs.

There used to be a custom of strew-
ing flowers before the bridal couples
as they went to the church and from
the church to the house.
Suppose the way with fragrant herbs
were strewing,
All things were ready, we to the church
And now suppose the priest had Joined
our hands
is a quaint old verse that refers to this
custom. The Persians introduce a tree
at their marriage feasts laden with
fruit, and 1t is the place of the guests
to try to pluck this without the BRIDE
groom observing. If successful, they
must present the bridal couple with a
gift a hundred times the value Of the
object removed. In Tuscany brides
wear jasmine wreaths, and there Is a
legend that a once reigning grand
duke, who at great expense procured
this flower for his own particular gar
den, gave orders to his gardener not to
part with any flowers or clippings, but
the gardener, who was in love, took q
sprig to his sweetheart as a gift. She,
being shrewd. planted 1t and raised
from 1t several small plants, which she
sold to the dukes envious neighbors at
a great price. In a short time she had
saved sufficient money to enable her
lover and herself to marry and start
housekeeping. and so the Tuscans have
a saying that "the girl worthy Of WEAR
ing the jasmine wreath is rich enough
g make her husband happy"