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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
Mail Bag Writer Defends
System, Calling Attack
Unjust. "
TELLS OF REQUESTS
TOLICK THE STAMPS
Employees Asked to Do the ImpoS-
sible by Patrons, He
Declares.
washington Tines:

To the EdI.G- OF The Washington Times;
would like you 10 give this article
space In reply TO Mr.. GraftOn's attack
on branch stations which I consider
uncaIed fJ- and unjust 70 those devot-
ing their time TO the general public wei
fare.
Mr.. Grafton's article is somewhat
amusing. as well as interesting. The
attack made on branch postOffices in
Washington. D G., I consider was saw
age. No doubt Mr.. Grafton has had
trouble with the station I'm his immedi-
ate ueiEhborhood, but that should not
be sufficient cause for his attack on
stations il general
If the city was thoroughly canvassed
by parties competent 10 pass judgment.
they wOulC find over 90 per cent of the
stations more willing with the trying
conditions that exist in the daily routine
work than ne has any idea Of En-
plOyes are called upon 20 lick stamps,
address, seal, furnish paper and. Irvine
for packages, change $50 bills FOR .
cent stamp. II II is not convenient and
they politely notify their customer 20
that effect, they get a response from
an INDIGNANT patron: why, this is a
funny postoffce; can't make change for
a stamp"
Ny friend. Mr.. Grafton, has been mis-
informed about the reserve funds car
Tied by stations for the purpose Of max
ing change for the general public. l
would like to suggest that In the future
when ne has any differences with clerks
In charge OF branch stations not 10 as
sail the efficiency Of the whole postal
branch Of established stations: but
make his complaints direct 10 the post
master, and the evil will be immedi-
ately corrected. as is customary with
all branches OF the Government serv-
ice.
1 have been more or less connected
with branch DOstoffices for the past
twenty years and have my first time
Vet not 10 be polite and accommodating.
As said before, this condition Of serv-
Ice will be found TO exist in over q
per cent OF the branch stations. There
fore, I do not see how it is possible for
Mr.. Grafton 10 make such an ACCUSE
ton according To- these facts.
JOHN WALTER MCDONALD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
THE JUROR AS A SORT OF
MODERN JOB.

These visitors from abroad who have
been studying American courts prob
ably missed that striking lesson in the
etiquette of the jury-box which took
place in the city court in New York
one day last week. A business man
serving as juror was moved to say to
a diIatory attorney GO on, 20 on! l
want to get out of this some time. ~
Thereupon the court promptly fined
the impatient business man $50 for
contempt.
He had no business to show his i'm
patience. No doubt he was Justly
vexed by the attorneys manner, for
there are lawyers who waste time as
freely as most people waste water.
They seem to have little regard for the
court and less for the jury. They
haggle and wabble along, with occas-
ional squirting from the bench, until at
last they have reduced every one in
the room either TO sleep or to smart
ing vexation. They viii, of course.
make some show Of needing the eau
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
MORE AMAZING PERFORM
ANCES IN THE AIR.

Aviators are getting so numerous
that the ordinary person can no longer
remember the names of even the most
famous, and new height, distance,
speed, and endurance records are made
with such frequency that none but the
aviation fan can hope to be constantly
informed as to what is the last word
in aeronautics.
At the international meet at Bel
mont Park the performances of the
airmen have afforded increasing as
tonishment, the climax being reached
yesterday when Ralph tombstone as
cended to an altitude of OLA feet.
thereby eclipsing in a display of skill
and daring the feat of the ayiators
who gracefully circIed the Statue of
Liberty Sunday afternoon.
We used to cheer Santos -Dumont
when he wobbled around the Eiffel
Tower in his clumsy dirigible, but to-
day his achievements would be con-
sidered worthy of but scant notice. As
the advance from Santos Dumont to
tombstone and Grahame-White has
been the marvel of civilization. so NAV
the advance from tombstone and Ora
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

ute He knows just how well you are
working and how faithfully you are at
tending 10 the duties assigned 10 you. You
have been a little unfortunate in being
in place where no emergency has ever
arisen to enable YOU TO show your met
tie. But don't despair, the time will
come, and If YOU are ready for the
storm when it arises YOU Will find pro-
motion fast enough"
The Weather Bureau at washington
has a method OF keeping the efficiency
Of their proSrOsticators over the rcoun-
try which is unique. The predictions q
man makes for fair weather don't count
as line at bat at all No notice
is taken Of them He is credited only
with his accuracy in predicting bad
weather. The man at Phoenix, ARR,
one year predicted rain on only three
days in the year and missed it twice
and was fired because his efficiency
dropped below the required 90 per cent
Business is much the same. As long
as all is fair weather there is little
chance for man to make a record. but
let storms come and he has his chance.
Business storms are as varied as those
the Weather Bureau record. There are
the storms Of prosperity and of depres-
sion, the storms of extra night work
and unusually long hours. There are the
storms Of sudden departure Of the men
above YOU and the storms Of having to
so back and do other mems work. who
are behind YOU on the salary list. II is
in these times Of stress that a man s
efficiency is affected and his reputation
gained or lost.
Keep your eyes peeled for a chance
to DO some work that other men have
sighted Watch the fellow in the Job
to which you aspire that you may iIci-
tate his strong points and avoid his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

hame White to some airmen of the
future be a greater marvel.
The most noteworthy feature of
Johnstone's flight yesterday was the
fact that he made it in a "baby"
Wright machine of only thirty five
horsepower. More nearly approximat-
ing the fight of bird than any avia-
tor who has yet assembled into the
heavens, tombstone sailed aIoft, his
craft under perfect control at all
times. until he had reached a height of
nearly two miles. Then, still guiding
his craft as true as if he were really
a human bird, he sailed back to earth
and alighted gently before the great
crowd of astonished spectators, on the
exact spot selected for his landing.
Monday afternoon John B. Moisant
made this statement TO the newspaper
men at Belmont Park:
Within fcw years-maybe only three
or four-I expect 70 fly from America to
Europe in an aeroplane. This is not at
al wild prophecy 1t is based upon
facts. We shall soon have metal air
ships, which shall fly at the rate Of 100
miles an hour.
In the light Of aeronautic events of
the past week, he would be pre-
sumptuous, indeed, who would discrc
MOisant's prediction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
EXPLORER COOK
LAUDS' WELLMAN

LONDON. Nov. DIR. Frederick A
Cook, the discredited explorer, has been
heard from again.
His long silence is broken by a con-
gratulatOry message 10 Walter Well
man, sent to a London newspaper II is
as follows:
Acting on your offer to transmit
from me a message to Mr.. Wellman.
kindly send him my heartiest cOngratu-
lations for his wonderful initial success.
If he crosses the Atlantic he will have
gained an object Of greater use TO man
kind than the conquest Of the Pole
Fl A. COOK"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Darling, don't get impatient"
Andrew grinned at her. The game
laws are of tomorrow in Maryland
and Virginia, and I always grease my
gun at that timei ! never go hunting
because it costs S25 for a license in
Virginia and SO in Maryland. After
November l if one pays So for the
privilege one may shoot rabbits. quail,
grouse and wild turkey, provided one
can find them There has not been a
wild turkey in either State since Dick
Sylvester was property clerk Of the
Police Court"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
Amusements Tonight.

Relasco-''Mr. Preedy and the Count
ess," $50.
MISUNDERSTANDING S15.
Columbia-'sThe Old Homestead" SIS
Academy-"At the Mercy or TIberius, -
SIS
Chase s-POlite Vaudeville, SIS.
Gayety-"The CrusOe Girls SIS.
Lyceun-"The Lady Buccaneers" S:15.
Aroade-Dancine, skating, and motion
pictures
CasinO-Vaudeville and motion plctures.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pictures.
Avenue Grand-Vaudeville ana motion
pictures.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and motion pic
lures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
What's on the Program in
Washington

Woman's Mission Union at Central
Presbyterian Church. S o'clock.
Hall
Columbia Heights Citizens Association
meeting, Postoff1ce Hall, O'Clock.
Christian Endeavor meeting at Calvary
Baptist Church at 5:15 o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
TWO MORE HEROES
WILL GET MEDALS

PTTTSBURG, Pa, Nov. Among
the f1fty-eight new names added today
to the Carnegie hero list were those OF
Thomas r. Dobson, seventeen years
old. and Harry T. Householder. TWEEN
ty-three years old, who saved from
drowning Laura 4. AIberts and Joseph
inc II. Herold at Baltimore. Septem-
Der i9, 1905 The two young men, who
live at Relay, Md, will receive gold
medals and S1sooG
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Persons returning TO the city
may obtain prompt and satIsfac-
tory delivery OF The Washington
Times TO their homes or offices
by notifying this office either by
mail or telephone. The Times
Will he delivered at the rate of 30
cents a month or cents a week.
Telephone Circulation Depart
ment, Main 52GO.
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OCTOBER CIRCULATION.
nnFTw

The net total circulation OF The Washington
Times daily during the month Of October
was 94S.1J. all copies left over and returned
being eliminated This number, when di-
vided by IS. the number Of days Of publica-
tion, shows the net daily average for October
10 have been 1896.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
The Business Doctor
By Roe FulkerSon

SCI FFORTS not
appreciated.
eli - The Business
Doctor smiled az
the hard working
lad who was com
planning Let me
tell. you, boy, that
you may not know
IL. but the eagle
eye Of the boss is
on you every min
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The distressing way in which stocks
Keep going up shows plainly that the
market doesn't realize what is expected
Of IL at a time when the very foUnda-
tion of cur institutions is threatened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
Andrew and ImOgene

Xxx TIATt
Wv You getting oil of of your
"Dearie," exposuated Andrew, a walking dia-
logue! You
costing
WELL why you oilng up that gum" rssed Imogene
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
CHAPTER
CLOSES ITS YEAR
Many Halloween Parties
Held in AnacoStia Club
rooms and Homes.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ANACOSTIA, D. c., NOV. I.

EleCta Chapter. No. 2, Order OF the
Eastern Star, brought its year 10 a
close last evening in the Masonic Han.
corner Of Z and Fourteenth streets,
with a special business meeting, follow
Cd BY Halloween party, at which go
o. more guests were entertained
The business session was in charge OF
past officers Of the chapter. who OC-
cupied their respective stations, as fol-
lows; MIS- Mamie Copes. worthy ma
iron; Gratz Dunkum, worthy patron.
Mrs. Helen Roberts. associate matron.
Mrs Annie Harnish, conductress; Miss
Flora Crozier, associate conductress-
Mrs Mary T O'Brien, marshal and
chaplain; Thomas Riley, secretary; VII
liam Rauchenstein, treasurer; Miss Eva
Rauchenstein. Ada; Mrs Carrie Smith,
Ruth. Mrs. Carrie Aayberry, Esther.
Mrs Elizabeth GUIDE, Martha. Mrs.
Sophie French EleCta.
The proceedings were occupied Drin-
cIpally with degree work several initia-
ertsr accompanied Oy Miss Edith n
Pyles. sang. Following the business
gathering refreshments were served. the
tables being lighted with gObIln-like Ian
terms The stage, which was occupied
by q company Of local singers, Samuel
Humphrey, Charles Walsh and Simon
Bube, was decorated IN a manner typi-
cal Of the Halloween festival MIRA
Carrie Smith ana Mrs. s n Frazier.
directed the entertainment committee.
The hail was in semi-darkness and
ghOstly forms. attired in white, passed
among the guests, flashing light from
COLLINS lanterns
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Total Tor the month. 205.-15
Sunday average for the month. 4LI33

The net total circulation OF The washington
Times Sunday during the month OF October
was HISS. AL copies left over and returned
BY agents being eliminated. This number
when divided by .. the number Of Sundays
during October. shows the net Sunday aver
age for October TO have been "A gq-
In each issue OF The Times the circulation
ngures for the previous day are plainly
printed at the head OF the first page at the
left Of the date line.
Entered AZ the Postomice az Washington.
D. C., second class matter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The Washington minister who
breaches about the prevalence Of tho
love bug" talks as if ne really thought
he had discovered something new.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Strange as It may seem. Uncle Joe"
has not yet been accused Of being guilty
Of that mysterious murder recently COM
mitted in Danville, III.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The Carnegie hero commission might
very properly look into the case Of that
South Dakotan who rose up at a RoOse-
welt meeting and called T. r a liar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
EXCLUSIONS

Steamer Charles Manchester leaves Sew
enth street wharf at 10 and go o'clock
for Mt. Vernon.
Old Point Comfort and Norfolk steamer
leaves Seventh street wharf 6:45
O'Clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Prosperity is a perpetual procession Of
"P's,' and is produced by push. pluck.
principle, patience, prudence. and per
severance This is not alone aIluring
ALTERATION, but fun Of fundamental
fact
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01
Sunday

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of October was as follows:
October &c.. Il .25OiOctober o.. 4g.O45
october g.. 3S.l22lOctobeT S0...... 4o.253
October 16.....- 37.O44
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

An organizer is better than hard
worker; pay others TO do details II you
wish 70 make money. The man who
wastes time over small things has little
time to look after big things Be gen
erous In your dealings and don't argue
over trifies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The Times invites its readers to send
D notices for use in this column.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

One OF the hardest things in life is 10
get receipt in fun after you have given
the devil his due. You can never tell
when you are through with your pay
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

No one has yet been able 70 figure
out whether Senator Root was speaking
as a pointer with pride or a viewer with
a. arm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

A mr. insurance company wrote the
following letter to a policy holder:
Dear MI Jones-We inclose our check
Tor 500, paying your fire claim under
our policy No. 41l4L We note in pass
ing upon these papers that TIE policy
went into eject at noon December Ig.
and the fire did not occur until 3 p m
OF the same day Why the de;ay7''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Warren Berry, sixteen years old. a
resident Of Sheridan road, HiUsdale,
who has been confined for a number OF
weeks in the Industrial Home School
at Blue Plains. made his escape last
night from that institution. The local
policemen, who are well acquainted
with Warren. were asked to arrest him
for the authorities OF the home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Considering that we can't do anything
else TO the Supreme Court, we surely
should have the privilege Of criticising
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Hunters returning from Maryland and
Virginia may find it TO their advantage
to come home via the Center Market
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The fact that 500 people were killed in
a revolution in Uruguay IS a terrible
blow TO South American tradition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Almost as many deer as hunters were
killed during the Adirondack season this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

I
Young people associated with the En-
manuel Protestant Episcopal Church.
celebrated Halloween WIKI a ghost
party" which was held IN the parish
| nall CT the church, on Y street under
the auspices Of the Junior Daughters OF
the King. The interior OF the hall was
I decorated with autumn foliage Boys
and Eirls IN costumes ana masks danced
! the Virginia reel. and INDUCED in other
Old-faSEiOned dances and games Re
| spOnsiVe exercises Of q humorous nR-
! ture were interpreted with these num-
hers Refreshments were served
Charles F. Linger. OF the Anacosua
! Methodist Episcopal Church. entertained
! a CompanT Of Youthful members Of that
/ church, boys who make I'd the athletic
] association that meets weekly at his
road, AZ a Halloween party After al
| enjoyable program refreshments were
/ served.
The hell Of St Teresa's ParochiaI
School, IA street. was the scene OF
| Halloween celebration last night. when
/ the Pleasure Seekers, an organization
! composed OF Young folks. gave mas
! part The program was followed b. re-
| freshUents-
/ Merry-makers, masked and IN ErO-
| teSgue costume, DaTaded the streets IN
! this section last night Horns were
/ sounded and much gayetv attendant
| upon the celebration Of Halloween. Be
| yOud amusing themselves in this man
! ner. however. those On the streets were
/ careful OF the rights Of households
/ and pedestrians. who were entertained
| rather than otherwise by the pleasant
] ries Of the evening.
/ AIr. and Mrs Lehman, Of Staten Isl
| and. y. Y, are the guests Of Mr.. and
( Mrs James 7. Harrison, Of " street
| Joseph Clark, twenty-eighr years old.
1 whose address IS not known TO the au-
| thOrities. was found lying on Nichols
] avenue yesterday evening. apparently
( suffering from paralysis He was sent
/ 20 The MaSlinErnr ASElrr-n Ensrftaf IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

It's peculiar that so many peo9Ie
should be willing 20 swear 10 fight pro-
family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The Carnegie hero commission might
very properly look into the case Of that
South Dakotan who rose up at a RoOse-
welt meeting and called T. r a liar
The Washington minister who
breaches about the prevalence Of tho
love bug" talks as if ne really thought
he had discovered something new.
Strange as IT may seem. Uncle Joe"
has not yet been accused Of being guilty
Of that mysterious murder recently COM
miJted in Danville, Ill
No one has yet been able 70 figure
out whether Senator Root was speaking
as a pointer with pride or a viewer with
alarm.
Considering that we can't do anything
else to the Supreme Court, we surely
should have the privilege of critcising
it.
Hunters returning from Maryland and
Virginia may find it 10 their advantage
to come home via the Center Market
The fact that 500 people were killed in
a revolution in Uruguay IS a terrible
blow TO South American tradition.
It's peculiar that so many people
should be willing TO swear to fight pro-
family.
Almost as many deer as hunters were
killed during the Adirondack season this
year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Joseph Clark, twenty-eight years old.
whose address is not known TO the au-
thOrities. was found lying on Nichols
avenue yesterday evening. apparently
suffering from paralysis he was sent
20 the Washington Asylum Hospital in
the patrol wagon OF the Eleventh pre-
CinCt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

AIr. and Mrs Lehman, Of Staten Isl
Mrs James 7. Harrison, Of " street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

The aviator never need worry but
what he'll be able TO come back. any
Wav
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

Perhaps J. Frost thought he wouldn't
o welcome
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-01

It gum" ;rsisted Imogene.
Arizona republican., 1910-07-04
BY KENNETT HARRIS

pion-had crowded it from her mental view. There admiration gratitude and all encouragement in the smile that she gave him.
 q shall call Miss Rebecca Schonberg," an- nounced Levy
 Rebecca Schonberg salesady, employed by the firm of Gec Eisendrath for all her sophisticated air. her sharp black eyes, and her fourteen years of business experience of lifetime of tweny-three, had also been vctinized by check swinder-a in purple and white dress, and with purple feather in her hat something like the prisoners but not exactly the same She had noticed the hat particularly Be lieved 1t the dress, but would have to examine the goods in her hand to say positively She resenlbled the prisoner, but older. Had bought goves-ebow length
 Miss Sconberg usually consulted Mr. Eisendrath but he at lunch, and she had acted her respon- sibiity. This happened on the morning of May 27th The check the Botanical National Bank, and the certainly seemed the perfect lady Yes, that the check .r
 q offer the cheeks in evidence" said Levy q call the attention of the jury the date of this swndle On May 27th my client still under arrest and await ing tria
Arizona republican., 1910-07-04

vas returned two days later, marked No effects.
 'On what bank was the check drawn?
 "On the Botanical National.
 q object your honor" said the Assistant States Attorney; 'the date mentioned IS subsequent to the crime with which the prisoner IS charged and can have no bearing on the case
 Levy's lips curved in derisive smile.
 "The fact that the date IS subsequent to the com mission of the crime is what makes the evidence highly material" he said
 The Court wiped his spectaces and readlusted them What do you expect to prove, Mir. Levy?' he asked crsply
 That this case is one of mistaken identity, your honor" replied Levy with calm confidence. "I am now introducing evidence to prove it. Describe the woman who passed this check on you"
 "She was blonde answered the druggist; blue eyes She wore purple and white dress and a hat with purple feather had a~good deal of style about her"
 q will direct your attention to the dress by the prisoner" said Levy Did the purple and white dress worn by the woman who passed this check upon you resemble it?"
 "Dead-ringer for it." replied the witness, readily.
 "He means that the costumes practically 1den- tica' explained Levy
 Was the prisoner the person who passed the check? Look closely, please"
 The druggist looked at the prisoner. "I don't think so" he replied. T wouldn't positively, but don't think SO" observed "The last question was certainly superhuous for the record proves that my client in the county jail at the date mentioned I believe that is all
 Levy cast glance at his client She looking at him ntently her lips parted and her eyes shining with expectation, and something else that made the law yers cynic heart swell within him. She had lost sight of the cause the champion-her adroit and bold cham