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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21
About People and Social Inc;-,.---

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King are at Curtiss Hotel anu Miss -,
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Orange ana H. C. Knowles. of New W.. OF -
the Maplewood. in Pittsfeld iors ass a
tain ' a. ana %in mrs William Douglas Sloane viii,
Miss MarT er sa wsas night at Elm Court, '''
York. won the pool tournament a. r,. oon' Of New
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21
Itsp7lnrk DaiIn Grih1sats
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, 1909.

THIS newspaper Is osomed and published Or
The Tribune Association Nelo York corpora
ron; once and principal place of business,
Tribune Building, No. I54 Nassau street, Ne'o
York; Ogden Mills, president; Henry w.
Sackett, secretary; James IL. Barrett, treasurer.
The address Of the officers Is The Office Of this
ne1oepaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21

Do you know what mugwump Is? He bears
the same relation To the Democratic party on this
side that Populist bears 20 it on that side;
daughter and applause.) Just little too good
10 be a Republican and not good enough TO be a
Democrat-Senator Bailey, at Pilot Point. Tex
According to the Texas Senator. Populists.
Mugwumps and Republicans all suffer under
the disqualification of not being good enough
To be Democrats. He also told the Pilot Pointers
that there were many Democrats who ought to
be forced out of that party. BY vigorously con-
tracing it's standards of good enoughness'' the
Democracy will always be able to remain,-es II
is now, select. irresponsible and impotent-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21

THE Indianapoli News has reeonciled. after
a fashion. its elaton over the results of the
direct primaries in Indianapolis with its dejec-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21

The defenders of Boston apparently don
know when they are licked" That Is the right
spirit i'm real war; too: where however, the
dif6cultv of recognizing beating is not nearly
great.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21

Now that the leading association OF American
astronomers pronounces communication be-
tween the earth and other planets to be outside
the range of sober contemporary science" IL
will be hard to raise the million dollars wanted
for a colossal mirror to be used in signalling
Mars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21

The defeat of the direct nominations candidate
in Madison County is the first of the sort to be
recorded IL will he some small comfort to the
opposition.-New York Tribune.
Has our neighbor forgotten the fate of the Hon.
Edison w Hann OF Wayne?-The New York Sun.
"Of the sort" neighbor, "of the sort" Mr.
Hamn did not make-a contest at the primaries
as Professor Sisson did. Perhaps the Wayne
County Assemblyman did not perceive the ten
dency of public sentiment that has since been
revealed In Oswego Otsego, Franklin and Her
kimer counties and elsewhere. But at any rate
Professor Ssson's is the first defeat of its kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-21

Among the passengers who will sail for Europe
TODAY
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

Sailor-The 3eet. Of which the battle
ships Connecticut, Kansas. Vermont
Louisiana, Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode
Island, Virginia, Minnesota, Ohio, Mis-
souri, Maine Alabama, Illinois, KeaT-
sage ana Kentucky were the major
part, departed from Hampton Roads
December -, departed December %; ar
irving at Rio Janeiro January III, de-
parted January q. arriving at puuta
Arenas January 81. departed February
- arriving at CallaO February Is de-
parted FEBRUARY Is, arriving at Magda-
lena Bay March IL, departed April IL,
arriving at San Diego April If. departed
April Is. arriving at San Pedro and Los
irving at Santa Barbara same day, de-
parted April -, touching Port Hartford
April 80; arriving at Monterey May 1,
departed May 2, arriving At santa Cruz
same day, departed May 8. arriving at
san Francisco May o, The fleet sailed
from San Francisco on its long cruise
on July &. The Nebraska and Wisconsin
=Oined the fleet at San Francisco, tax
hs The place OF the Ala bama and Maine,
lea.chlng Honolulu July 10. departing
July % and arriving at Auckland Au-
gust 9, departed August Is. reaching
Sydney August 20. departed August 2 ;
uarted September 5; arriving at Albany
September II. departed September il;
arrived at the Philippines October j.
departed October TO- arrived at XolKo-
hama October u, departed October p;
arrived at Annoy October -, departed
November J. The first squadron arrived
at Manila October 81 second squadron
November Q, The fleet left Manila De
cemDeT ], arrived at Colombo December
"a, left Colombo December 20, arrived at
SueZ January ). After passing through
the canal and coaliug at Port Said. the
fleet divided in the Mediterranean, some
earthquake in italy. and the others Wis
ltng different parts
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
EARL AND HIS BRIDE
SAIL FOR ENGLAND

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The Earl and
Countess Of Granard left New York on
the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse. Among
those who saw them depart were 5fr.
and Ms Mills, parents Of the bride
and r. W. Goelet. The earl and the
countess neld q little reception in their
rooms 3 ard 8, on the promenade deck.
I'VE are going to London the
countess said. but I will never forget
that America is my home, just the
same"
The earl said that his most = agreeable
surprise I'm this country was MS treat
ment by the newspapers.
''I had been led 10 believe said the
earl, that the Engllshman who came
here 20 wed an American girl paid a
price i'm vulgar exploitation which was
prohIbItive, except when the prize was
one so rare as that have won.
your newspapers are not so kind
ordinarily as they have been 20 me.
Some American newspapers are uu-
pleasantly critical I'm discussing intev-
national marriages In our case they
we're just the reverse. The countess
and are deeply grateful for the court
eOus treatment YOU have accorded us
The Baroness Won StCrnburE. widow
or SpeCk Won SterDburR, sailed on the
! Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse. she viii
/ not return 10 live here.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Battle- Arm.d Cruls De
VESSELS BUILDING OR
AUTHORIZED.
Battle Arm'd Cruis De-
MACHINE Politics.

JudsOu-' Machine" Is a term applied
to the managing spirits ia the orBsni-
20 ton OF political parties. The political
machine is a highly perfected organism,
extending from the chairman Or the
state committee down 70 the leader Of
a voting district. The name is said to
be derived from the times when the Did
volunteer FIRE companies were an tnfu-
entail factor 10 the politics in many
American cities. ITO run with the Iaa-
chine meant 10 be associated with one
Of the fire companies. and consequently
TO belong TO n political Coterie. The
word however, has hccn used I'm the
general sense of political organization
since early in the present century. II
was used in this sense by the Duke OF
Wellington IN a letter dated September
r. 1915, when speaking of the change
effected 10y the growth Of democratic
sentiment on the deliberations Of the
house Of commons, such is the opera
ton Of the machine as now established
that no individual. be his character.
conduct in anteCCdcut circumstances.
and his abilities. what they may, can
have any personal influence in general
Scarcely an individual is certain Of his
political existence
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Chilli Con Came.

W. II. Ito make chilli con carne-
provide for 1t two pounds Of steak, six
red peppers, two cloves, one tablespoon
ful of flour. little garlic, thyme. drip
pings. Seed the peppers and cover with
boiling water. Soak until tender. and
then scrape the pulp into the water.
Cut the steak into small pieces and fry
brown IN drippings or hot butter. add
-four and brown II. Cover with the
chilli water, and garlic and thyme
Simmer until the meat is tender and
the gravy or the right consistency.
To make Mexican hot tamales boil a
fowl until tender. salt while boiling.
Chop very fine and season with plenty
OF cayenne pepper and a little garlic.
Have ready q thick paste made Of one
cupful of COrn-meal mixed with a little
boiling water Shape the meat into
rolls the size or the little finger, and
encase each In the coTn-meal paste.
Take the inner husks Of Indian corn,
cut off the heads. leaving the husks
+ about six inches long, and wash them
/ In boiling water.
Wrap each tamale ia a corn husk.
throw two or three Mexican peppers
/ into the liquor in which the chicken
was boiled, and cook the tamales in 1t
for fifteen minutes
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
CHILDREN'S WEAR
SHOULD BE BRIGHT

Rose color is growing more and moro
a fav0rle as a shade for chudren's gar
meuts.
Raiucoats I'm this color arc particu-
1arly fascinating.
After oil. there is q good deal 70 be
said iu favor Of wearing bright coIors
on 4 day when the world itself is dark
AMI gloomy
One woman makes it n point tn spend
extra pains on the toilet of herself and
the dressing OF her two small children
when the skies are overcast
She says that I'm that way she Ire
lives she is able to scatter q little sun
shine. indirect though 1t may be.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
DEMAND FOR DUCKS
EQUALS THE SUPPLY
Quail the Only Other Game Now
on Sale in Washington
Market.

The approach OF the end Of the game
season and the restricted supply are Ge-
syonsibIe for decided increase in the
demand for quail and Wild ducks. which
are the only kinds Of game that may
now be had on the local market.
Quail are selling for s. cents apiece.
MaIlards are bringing ST. IF anything,
decks are more plentiful than quail just
at present, bat the demand rs unusually
good and dealers arc experiencing no
trouble in disposinE of all the stock that
is shipped to- them.
Very few quail are on the market and
they are sold almost as soon AS received.
The closed season for this kind of game
begins March Is. Ducks will run to
April l.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

the world needs most today I should
answer first, health, and second. educa-
ton. / know what I am talking about
for have for years visited all kinds Of
Institutions. tenement houses, aSy lums.
and prisons [ don only read and talk
about those things / so among them /
sacrifice my leisure 20 them And then
t try 20 DO what I can 20 remedy them.
THE curse # tuberculosis have
studied iu all las phases I have StriFen
20 educate people by public lectures In
England ana America. The great white
plague Is so unnecessary Just for the
want Of q little knowledge and little
more breathing space and sunlight
think Of IT, tIey Gis by the thousands.
Gospel Health.
Now, this is THE great-greaterf -
religion today--to spread the gospel or
health It should be a matter OF the
heart. but alas! IT. is not. Society does
not seem 20 have the heart 20 DO g.
Hence it must be fought ont on purely
economic basis, a basis big and import
ant enough TO stir the world
This brings me to the American bust
ness man. lie is authority the world
over iu matter Of business. He has q
gigantic IuteIie Il, bat ne Is utterly lack
iuE iu that perfect balance with which
nature endowed him. ~ me would but So
at the heart He is selfish utterly Al
his thoughts are OF money
Confront him with a wrong, once
convince him that ne has committed an
oncusc. and what is his next mover
He Erasps his purse 10 right IL. lie
thinks he can buy released To get per-
feet even balance me needs a TegeueTa-
ri0u OF his heart. a sympathy with his
fellow beings. I'm short, ne must realize
that he is his brothers keeper
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
QUESTION OF CALLS
PULLING TO MANY

There are many women who are pUz-
zled as TO the length OF time that should
elapse between calls.
A first call should be returned within
two weeks, but after that fOrmality
there is no specified time.
Within two or three months. at one s
convenience. is correct. but If calls are
not exchanged at least once a year the
acquaintance is said TO be dropped.
The older residents Of a neiRhbOrhOod
are expected TO call on those lately
moved into it. as the newcomer cannot
and does not know even the names OF
her new neighbOrs-
She should return such calls within
two weeks. leaving a card OF hers and
her husbands for each or the men OF
the family.
Then II the acquaintance IS not found
agreeable, neither side calls aEain-
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

on the tonnage basis it viii be seen
that Great Britain has an overwhelm-
ing superiority both In present tonnage
and prospective as well The United
States. France and Germany come next
IN the order named in tonnage built
but when all vessels building or pro
jeCted are finished France viii resume
her Old place as second
4 more useful comparison OF war yes
sells is the numerical strength. which is
tabulated by the Secretary OF the Navy,
a 6 follows
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

LISTERS 70 The Washington Times
Inquiry Column are invited Cues
tons which are not of general In
terest viii be answered by MALL
rush inquiries, by telephone Cali
Main $3.50. Names and addresses Of
writers must be affixed TO their
questions as an evidence Of good
faith, and a stamped and addressed
envelope must accompany each In
guiry which Is not Of public interest
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Letter Postage

Alexandria From 1892 10 IEF5 letter
postage ranged from six Tn - cents. aC-
cordiuz 10 distance In lS4s the rate
was reduced To 3 cents for 80 miles or
less, and 10 cents for greater distances.
Tn 1901 g. was made cents for 3O09
miles. prepaid. or otherwise, 81 cents,
and was doubled for greater distances.
I'm 1853 there was established q uniform
rate of 9 cents, which was changed to
cents per half ounce I'm 1883. and to 2
cents per ounce I'm fS>5. Until 1910 letters
we're single or double, as there was one
piece OF paper or two. Postage stamps
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
PAPER MACHE DISHPAN.

Some hoUsekeepers ind a tub Of pspier
mache more serviceable for dish wash
ing than the ordinary tin dish pan
IL is an inexpensive addition TO the
kitchen equipment and is liable 20 prove
= great saving in the number OF broken
and nicked dishes
Delicate glass and china rs less Iiab BILE
TO brea kage when a small tub of this
kind is used than when subjected to
the harder surface of the tin dish pan.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

B. W. F.. Lyndon C0unJv-Obtain
from your Representative iu Congress
COPIES Of the Congressional Record civ
ing the speeches Of last week when ii
was decided 70 make LincOlu's birthday
a holiday A history OF the life OF Lin
coin would also furnish YOU with some
interesting Information on the subject
which could be used in your debate.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
SWEET PICKED PRUNEs.

Several women at this season OF the
year are putting up small quantities
OF sweet picked pTuncs.
II IS well TO select a Turkish pruue,
as they taste less like the prOVsrbial
flavor of dried fruit
II not ready now, cut out this recipe
as prunes eaten in this way are very
appetizing.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

were introduced in 1S47. but did not be-
come general until 1870. when letters
were required to be prepaid. stamped
envelopes were first furnished in 1S53.
and postal cards en- 1872 Rgistration was
estab tzhed in 1855. postal money orders
iE 1864 free delivery system in 1880,
greatly extended i'm in 1892. rural free
delivery introduced during the Harrison
Administration. IRSg-IS93
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
The Fight Is On

Every moment of your life, when
you are at home or abroad, awake
or asleep
Between the poison germs that are
in the air, food and waters-every
where In faCt.-and the billions Of
your invisible friends. the little
soldier COrpusc1es in your blood
if these little soldiers are kept
healthy and strong by taking
Hoods Sarsaparili8, YOU need have
no fear of disease. Begin using &c
at once If YOU are at all under the
weather, or have troubles Of the
blood, stomach. liver and kidneys.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

Eread2 It's tho cleauest. most delicious
and most nutritious bread that's made.
Best ingredients arc mixed with fresh.
uure milk instead of water. We deliver
m5Ik bread fresh from oven 10 table &c.
Homemade Pies 20c Holmes Bakery.
Isf q T. SITS. Phones Linen 1870 g. Iiii.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Immigrant and Emigrant.

or emiEraut. That is. an emigrsnt zoes
out. an Immigrant comes i'm. a person
leaving England 10 settle iu this cOun-
.iyes ia this country ne is an immigrant
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
% Sinqer Stockinq Dame.

Latest. best. simplest and most useful
device for daTniuE. can be used on any
lock-stitch sewing machine Holds the
stocking firmly. go ~ can be darned at
heel. toe or any other part For sale at
singer store, No 927 r street, Wash
iugtou. ID. C.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Question of Wagers.

Housekeeper-Th department does
not settle arguments or wageTs. It's
purpose is to provide readers Of The
Times with information OF a general
character.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Public Buildings.

q. r. THE CaDitOl is oDeu on week
DAYS from a. IN 10 4:sO D. M. while
the Natural Museum is omen at the
same TIM. Including holidavsJ. The
Corcoran Gallery of Art VIII reopen on
Monday.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Valentine Parties.

y. L-Several plans for Valentine par
ties We're outlined In The Times Of
Wednesday. February g. Others viii ap-
pear within the next day or so.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Pillar to Post.

Il. r. Prom pillar n post is a
corruption of an old pruverb meaning
TO go from had to worse The origina
expression was ITO 90 from post that
rs, whipping pOsD TO piII0rv."
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Seats for Inauguration.

Miss @. NJ H-InfOrInation concern
ing the reservations in the graudstands
In Lafayette Park during the Inaugural
ton may be obtained from John 3. Lar
ner Washington Loan and Trust builG-
ing.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
LOCAL MENTION.

Eliminate Bake Day Worries.
by ordering Bcrens' Bakery Rye Bread
from your grocer The pufest ana most
Wholesome bread baked The entire
family Will appreciate the change.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Noah's Ark

GeadeT-IU has been estimated that
e-Sgh's ark was 5iI feet long, 81 feet
broad, and - feet high. It's capacity
according 20 Bishop wilkins, was q.
tons The Great Eastern was 694 feet
long and IS feet wide.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Naval Strength.

Wiuiams-The commonest method OF
comparing naval strength is the ton
mage basis. According To the Secretary
! Of the Navy, the warship tonnage OF
the eight most important countries is
as follows.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Old Newspapers.

T. P.-We cannot give Won the names
or dealers In this column, but If YOU
VIII apply at the Public or the Con-
2ressional Library, YOU can get infor-
nation concerning the probable ysIue
OF the OLD newspapers % which YOU
write.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
80 - o. Virqinia - 20.

sc- Monk Salmon. Sc: & large cans To-
rn4toCs 15-- Choice Potatoes, 25c peck
Quaker Matches. Zoe. 1Hc Vanilla Z for
75c. Do. Strictly pure Pepper J0ci Mo-
asses. &c cam Seeded Raisius, 5izc-
Dates. az. I11f 14th ST. NV. and J. H. ID.
pEIes' other stores
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Argentine Legation.

South AmeriCan-The address OF the
Argentine legation in Washington is 1900
Massachusetts avenue.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Parody
Debate on Lincoln

NJ C. Cr.-We have never heard of the
parody Of whica you write.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Tn Type of Lincoln.
Around the World Fleet.

j. u. C.-YoU may be able TO dispose
Of the tin type to a cuIio dealer.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

YouW enjoy "Salada' Tea. 1t is the
most delicious and refreshing tea IN
the world, besides being absolutely
Zoe.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

Eest-Sate- Fright Sl.5 Complete pU.
St. 1-Cl q 81
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Kalamazoo Inverted Lights.

Resenfeld's Ice Cream, 81 a Gallon.
Fhone L. 1909. El2 IL ne.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Ways to Observe
Valentines Day

Mother Goose could be used as the
main scheme of a table decoration for
little ones. A doll dressed as Mother
Goose, having dainty Cupids wings on
her back and armed with a bow and
arrow should fly above the center
OF the table on the broad back Of a
white dove suspended from the chan
delier; or, better stn, she may be seat
ed on a heart-shapod boubonniere drlv-
ing before her half a dozen tiny doves
by reins Of narrow red ribbon. Each
dove may be suspended from the chan
delier by a ribbon streamer. Place
cards may represen- the sweethearts of
Mother Goose rhymes-"Jack and jill
OF Jack Sprat and His Wife"
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

J. Richard Riggles, ez7 9th St. n. W.
John IUCus Metropolitan Paint, sl.51.
Glazing promptly attended 10.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06
Perfectly Appointed Equipages

T7TT--T-- WTT------ ----T"--
For All Occasions.
You wifi find our livery service All the IH.- -
sxacffUg could desire ia every partiluls--
0ur euuipaEes resemble private Conveyance
rather than those hired
Special prices quoted for exclusive monthly
or season service.
Portland Stables. J, -, Peakes Prop.
sEs-6s5 New York Ave. Phone Main 1888
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

Cupid and cook book suggest a
scheme FOR an up-to-date affair for
young married people. For the center
OF the refreshment table have a little
see-saw made OF heavy cardboard or
wood Whitfield thin Paste small scar
let hearts on the see-saw and have Gu
pid IN a nest OF briers on one end even
lv balanced by q cookbook on the
other distinctly labeled Practical Re
cipcs" First, the hostess may start a
game OF matrimonial predlCaments,
each benedict 10 write out a predica-
ment for his wife. and vice versa When
the papers have changed hands prizes
are TO be awarded to the sagaciOus
couples who best solve these difficulties,
both the predcaments and their ans
Wers being read aloud.
Later a CupiiH ballot box, decorated
with scarlet hearts, should be bro Ight
TO the table and each merTymakeT
should be called upon to vote for the
quality which iu his or her estimation
is most essential to the happiness OF
married life. When the votes have all
been cast and thrown into the ballot
box discriminating judges should sep
arate those qualities for which Cupid
Is responsible from the ones claiming
distinctly a more practical source. At
ter they have btsn read aloud the dtvid-
cd votes may be stacked mp on each
side of the See-sa.W, and let us hope
tho reasons In tupid's favor viii out
weigh the opposing arguments.
The Washington times., 1909-02-06

AT kinds and all sizes-Gouid.s' 9Th ST.