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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
GYRoSC0PE CARS FUTURE.
Richard soherl Thinks MonoraiI Will
Soon Rival Standard Gauge Roads.

Richard Seherl Thinks MonoraiI Will
Soon Rival Standard Gauge Roads.
Richard Scherl. son Of August Srherl
proprietor Of the Lollal AnZieger OF
Berlin, who arrived at New York re
Gently to interest capital ana the pub.
lie in the Scherl monoTail gyr0scope
car, believes it is only question of
time before the monorail train viii be
competing with standard gauge trains
everywhere. The car which he will
use in his demonstrations in the Unit
ed States is capable Of carrying ten
persons, and in it is fitted Il gyroscope
which, driven by motor, makes 5000
revolutions Il minute. The sudden
stopping of the gyrOscope and the con
sequent oyerturning Of the car, he de-
clared. is an impossibility, for the gy-
roscope is driven at such n high rate
Of speed that it would revolve for
hours after the driving power had
ceased and Thus keep the car upright.
The claim that Mr.. Scherl makes for
his gyroscope car is that passengers
can travel In greater safety, comfort
and at a much greater speed than on
railroads of the present day. From
business standpoint, he said. the mono
rail system would be OF advantage. as
the construction work can be done a;
a low figure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
EDUCATED DOGS.

eve uniformed band of eighty-five
pieces from Roman Catholic institu.
tons in the neighborhood furnished
all the music the children wanted and
more than some OF them cared for
inasmuch as the tots were there TO
yell with delight when the ringmaster.
Il member of the exchange. stepped
into the ring. cracked his long whip
and introduced the performers.
There were bareback riders. pony
races. trained horses. trapeze perform
ers. magicians. educated dogs. jugglers
and-clowns, OF course there were
clowns. What would IA circus be with
out them?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
INCREASED COST OF LIVING.
Secretary Wilson Making Extended In
curry Through Field Employees.


Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
who helped the country to find out
what Is whisky" is now directing his
attention to the question, why is the
sost Of living greater?'
Mr.. Wilson, through the hundreds OF
field employees of his department, Is
attempting TO ascertain what the diff
ference Is between retail and whole
sale prices for foodstuffs. He desires
to know, 1t was declared, why the cost
of foods TO the consumer Is greater
and whether the farmer. the middle
man or the retail merchant is TO
blame The inquiry is directed toward
the increased prices of butter, eggs.
milk, apples, potatoes and other COM
mon or garden fruits and vegetables.
Secretary Wilson began this inquiry
because he did not believe that the
farmers of the country were receiving
higher prices than they should get for
their products. as had been said by
many So called authorities who wished
to explain the higher cost Of living. IL
was asserted that he believes the mid
dlemen are responsible for the higher
prices.
Recently Mr.. Wilson made an inves-
tigation into the reported higher cost
of meat lie found, according TO his
annual report, that the <snean gross
profits in selling meats TO She ultimate
consumer were 3S per cent and that in
some cities this percentage was as
high as GS. This meant, the report
said, that the cost 90 consumers was
SO to IS per cent above the price the
retailer paid to the wholesale mer-
chant.
The same sources of information
which were relied on TO gather the
data on meat were directed TO the in
vestigation into the prices of other
foodstuffs. This investigation the sec
rotary regarded as most important,
and it was pointed out that he expect
ed to find whether there is combina-
ton TO raise retail prices or the distri.
button Of fOodStuffs Is done in q way
that is too expensive. II was said that
congressional action may be necessary
later
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE,

A Twelfth Night cake i'm England is
as much part of the holiday festivi~
ties as is the Christmas tree itself. On
Twelfth Night various gayeties and
revels are arranged. the cake being
finally dra WI in by the children on IA
decorated cart or borne alOft by the
servants on a board trimmed with
Christmas greens. A recipe for max
ing the cake comes from England:
Beat to smooth cream two pounds
Of unsalted butter. then add two
pounds o. powdered sugar. whole
nutmeg grated and an ounce each of
powdered cinnamon. ginger. mace and
allspice. Beat this mixture ten min
utes and add gradually twenty eggs,
beating the cake after that for twenty
minutes. Stir in, little at a time,
two pounds of -four. four pounds of
currants. q half pound Of bruised aim
onds and half a pound each of can
died orange and lemon peel and citron.
beating the cake lightly after each
addition. Last Of all add claret
glass Of brandy. Line large cake
tin with well buttered paper and fill II
three-quarters full of the dough. which
will leave room for the cake to rise.
Cover the top with the buttered paper.
and II the oven bakes fast at the bot
tom put tin under the cake to keep
It from burning. 1t should bake for
four and half hours In slow but
well heated oven.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
A PINLESS HAT.
Comes From Paris and Is to Battle
Theater Men Too.

Can you beat woman? No sooner
do we have agitation over stiletto-like
hatpins in Chicago street ears than
along comes woman with hat
which doesn't need pin at all. And
not only that, but to get around those
inconsiderate theater managers who
insist that the women remove their
millinery creations, no matter how
pretty or new or costly, this same wo-
man has n hat which wouldn't at
tract the attention of the most zeal
Gus head usher. It's the same hat,
too.
This young woman Is Miss Mary
Glenn Of Evanston, H. The hat she
brought along with several others
from Paris. Miss Glenn recently re-
turned home after a six months tour
of Europe, not the least important
stop of which was the millinery mart
of the French capital
mo hatpins, and they just can't
require me TO remove it in the the
ater." said Miss Glenn rs she donned
her treasure. She placed it upon her
head without the aid Of mirror and
demonstrated the absurdity Of any
theater manager requiring the removal
of such minute thing.
YES, l purchased it in Paris 1t
is called Il theater hat, and, as you
see. it is made of gold cord with an
agret and fits closely to the head.
l never Thought ii would cause so
much comment, and | never will visit
Europe again If | know that my re-
turn will cause SO much comment.
Before | left the steamer in New
York some photographer had taken
my picture. for, although the hat IS to
be worn ut the play, just couldn't
wait and had TO wear it while we
landed"
Miss Glenn related how another wo-
man objected to her wearing it in a
New York theater
"She objected" said the owner "but
| was not required to remove It."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
APRIL ! IN CONGRESS.
Tawney Calls Up "Mr. Train'-Joke
on Adamson.

Tawney Calls Up "Mr. Train"-Joks
on Adamson.
Representative jim Tawney Of Min
nesota, chairman of the appropriations
committee, frowningly stalked into his
Office on April in a lull In the house
proceedings. He picked up a memo
randum on his desk. 1t read:
"Call UP Mr.. Train, Main-13SO.'
Mr.. Tawney hurried to the telephone
and called the number.
"Mr. Train?" he asked.
"Did your" asked voice at the 9th
er end
Ibid whatT' asked Tawney impa-
tiently. "Who Is thlsf"
Union station"
Then light broke on the watch
dog of the treasury" and he slammed
the transmittcr back on the hook and
sat down abruptly.
Representative Adamson Of Georgia,
ranking Democratic member OF the
railroad committee of the house, re-
ceived an envelope on the floor. Ad-
amson. about to submit the minority
report Oh the railroad bill, opened the
envelope, when suddenly q trick ar
rangement, in which coiled rubber
band figured. was sprung, releasing
the rubber with buzz heard over
most of the hall. Judge Adamson
Jumped from his seat. When recover
ed from the shock he laughed and re.
membered 1t was April fool day and
that congress was not exempt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14

"She surprised me by her line Of
thought She is big enough TO look
clear over her fathers pile of gold
and silver and see the common people
She wants 10 do good for the people,
and, while she did not outline her plan
of work TO me. am sure she will do
something that will make every Amer
lean swell with pride. She is not look
ing for one of those foreign critters
with a title. She wants to do some
thing worth while for humanity, and
she will do it because of the spirit that
il i'm her
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14

light Of the poor children who live in
the lower section of the great city.
The Produce Exchange stands close
TO the lower end of the island. on
which the older part Of New York city
IS built. This is not a residential sec
ton. being the area in which the won
derful sSyscraper sky line Of the city
appears TO the view Of people a-sail on
the bay or the rivers Yet many fam
lilies inhabit the older and shabbier
buildings in the vicinity. Most of
these families are quite poor and the
children numerous. Santa Claus fire.
quently forgets 10 visit them. but the
children have their Christmas tree pro-
vided by the Produce Exchange men.
A huge tree trimmed with candles,
lanterns and all the finery Of Santa
Claus Land is lighted up for the chill
dren, while hundreds Of baskets OF
luxuries and necessities are distrib-
uted.
Rows of seats arranged III a circle.
tier upon tier accommodate the de-
lighted little ones. In the center is a
real circus with tanbark on the floor
same as Barnum's. Last New Years
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
A PUGlllST'S PERSONALITY.
Stanley ketchel Wears a Baby Blue
Garter to Give Him One.

Stanley Ketchel is setting new
style for prizefighters. Jack Johnson's
victim. who has been hitting the high
spots around Pittsburg for week re-
Gently. has taken to the wearing Of a
baby blue ribbon garter on his left
ankle Just above his 10 wcut shoes.
The blue ribbon is topped off with a
handsome geld buckle.
Ketchel confided to Mayor Lawlor
Of st. Paul. with whom he has been
travelling. that he thought the garter
gave him "some personality"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
chinese "pisorace Society"

Chang Kang Hu. an official In
Pekin, has originated the National
Disgrace society, which is designed to
keep the Chinese people in mind Of
their national disgrace with view
to awakening and stimulating their
desire to reform. 1t Is intended to
build a tower In which will be exhib-
ited relics or pictures Of events and
incidents which have brought China
10 Der present critical position.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14

When kneading their dough the
Macedonian housewives sign 1t with
the sign Of the cross before dividing
1t into loaves and later the same sign
is made with the knife before cutting
the individual loaf, while the crumbs
that fall from the good mans table
are religiously given to the ever-pres
ent beggsrs 1t his gate. the hungry
title birds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
Riebmord Gets "eattle Abbey,

A site In the park In the west end
Of Richmond, Va. has been chosen as
the place for the erection of the hand
some building to hold the memorials
Of the Confederacy. which Is to be
known as Battle abbey" 1t will
have on file every relic Of Importance
to the cause Of the south In the civil
war.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
May Test New Steel Furn.e..

There L. possibility Of test Of
the electric steel furnace being made
1t Gary. In6.. which Is the only at
tempt Of chis character ever made in
the United States. Some minor expert
ments in this direction have been made
abroad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
MAN is ARRESTED.
Was He Responsible For Big Fire In
Rose City?

West Branch, Mich, April 6.-Clare
Thornton has been arrested on suspi-
cion of being responsible for the big
100000 fire at Rose City early Sun
day morning. His examination is set
for Thursday
Early Saturday evening Thornton
and friend, it is alleged, were drunk,
said Thornton was heard to say he
would burn the town if his friend was
not let out. After the fire started
people met him on, the road, and he
told them he would be blamed for the
fire He has always had a good repil-
tation in the past.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
PRAISE FOR MISS MORGAN.
"a Boss Buster" Say Kansas Gov
ernor Of Financier's Daughter.

"Shc is Il boss buster, square dealer
and insurgent all three combined. She
is pretty. attractive and very sensible. -
This is the way Governor Stubs of
Kansas characterized Miss Anne Nor
gan. daughter of j. Pierpont Morgan.
upon his return TO Topeka, Kan, the
other day from Emporia, where he met
her mt William Allen Whites dinner
the night before.
"That girl is sure to DO Il power Of
good in this world the governor said
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14

] most remarka.
BILE circus In the
world Is the one
that Is given ev-
cry New Years
eve In the New
Y ork Produce
Exchange. The
rich members Of
{ h e exchange,
who during the
rest of the year
are busy trading
on the floor of
the big building.
knock off bust
ness for the aft
ernoon and give
up the floor TO a
circus perform
ance for the de-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14

Traverse City, Mich, April 2.-Po-
tatoes here are still quoted at 10
cents per bushel, with buyers not
anxious to take them and farmers not
eager TO sell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14

Stanton, Mich, April 2.-Shipper'
are paying u cents bushel for Pc
tatoes here. They are not anxious L
buy even at that figure. as they de
clare that the stock is hard TO get rio
Of.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
POTATOES DIRT CHEAP.
Eottom Has Completely Fallen Out of
Market.

Market.
Lansing, Mich, April 2.-Reports
reaching this city say that the price
paid for potatoes throughout the state
at the present is the lowest known in
many years. The prevailing market
price ranges from to 20 cents, and
indications are that this will be re-
duced before the end of The season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-04-14
THE J0LL|EST SHOW
IN ALL AMERICA.
By ROBERTUS LOVE.

copyright. 1909. by American Press Asso-
ciation.I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
CHANCE MUST RUSH
REPLY, SAYS EVERS
Cub Declares He Viii Not Sign
Unless Granted Leave of
Absence.

CHICAGO. Nov. 29.-Johnuy Evers had
p few things to say today about his
threatened hold out'' after a short con-
ference with President Murphy
The result was not satisfactory as FAR
as the Trojan was concerned. for the
boss Of the Cubs refused 10 give Johnny
a definite answer as 10 whether he
would be granted a leave OF absence IN
Ill June ], but left the matter for Man
aCer Chance 10 decide
The reaction-a little peevishness and
a rapid-flre telegram 10 Los Angeles,
cal. where the Peerless Leader is win
tsrinE-
I viii give Chance until Thursday TO
answer nv wire" said Evers, and II
] receive nora ] win go ahead and ar
range my plans fO- early spring 1
have not determined definitely whether
viii accept the Annapolis coaching offer
If 1 am not granted q leave Of absence
but one thing is certain I VIII not go
South on the training trip and I viii not
sign up with the Cubs unless there is a
clause inserted in the contract cxCuS-
ing me from reporting until June L
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
NEWS Of VICTORY
HARD TO OBTAIN
Penn Athletes Far Away
Have Result of Cornell
Game Flashed Them.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov Z9--When
Pennsylvania defeated Cornell in their
yearly football struggle last Thursday.
at Philadelphia, two messages were
flashed to the uttermOst parts Of the
earth and two to the most inaccessible
parts Of this country 20 satisfy the
burning desire Of four Pennsylvania ath-
Ietes to get the news on the minute.
The messages read: we made good
Score y TO O.
Joe McCracken. who helped make
football history at Pennsylvania not so
NAM. years ago, received the glad It'd
ings at Canton, China. while Dick Dear,
Splinter. waited for the cheering news
in the Philippines. Marshall Reynolds
and Frank PIumIey, the half-miler.
were the men, however, who let moth
ing stand in the way Of their getting
the news hot OF the gridiron- Both
rode many weary miles to reach a tele-
graph Office in time 10 get the frs.
word from Franklin Field
Reynolds is punching cows, OF over
looking the Job at Foxjaw. WyO. he
mounted his broncho some time last
Wednesday and rode $50 miles to reach
the nearest point Of wire communica-
place called SheepSrun. Mon. did not
have TO cover quite 50 much ground, but
he rode his pony 10 miles rather than
possess his soul in patience and wait for
a letter
The story goes that both rode home
again with light hearts, satisfied that
Pennsylvania was stIu holding up its
end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
Wendell Great Line Plunger.

In the backneld Wendell. OF Harvard.
proved himself the most reliable ground
gamer Of AL backs He was a power
fully strong line plunger and not used
IS an end runner.
Mercer. OF Penn, deserves a place in
the first string backfeId because OF his
Speed ana ability to Cain ground He
too, prGVed himself against Cornell Just
a Wendell against vale.
Mckay. OF Brown. completes the
strong secondary line and fits in admir-
ably with the rest Then. too, he was
the best long distance punter playing
this fail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
WINNER AND LOSER
SEEKING WOLGAST
Both Moran and Nelson
Are Hot on Cham
pion's Trail.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Nov 3
Owen Moran and his manager.
Charley Harvey started for New YORK
today.
The man who vanquished the Bal
tier at Blot's arena on saturday ar
ernoon was none the worse TOT MS
eleven rounds OF milling
Moran has q number Of theatrical
enzaEements IN the East, and WINE
he is filing them he viii keep on tne
tran OF Ad WolEast, IN the nope OF
gertink a chance to win the title from
the Cadillac man
Battling Nelson. who IS slowly re
covering from his beating VIII also
be on the same trail, and the Hege-
wisch lad Is confident he viii land
the plum
Nelson called on Promoter CoT-
roth.
when do you show again. Jim2" he
asked.
Maybe I VIII show IN January or
February he replied WHY
ssPecause I want the first date you
have I want WoIgast. and I an go
ing TO get in my application Tor Jhe
date right now
saThere IS one man 7 can beat" con-
ffnued Nelson. and he - Ad WolgasL
DON'T laugh or scof- I made the
same assertion regsSding Joe Cans
and James Edward Britt and though
those who did not openly laugh aIlg
sne,- shook their heads sadly and
said Bats done I came back and
UPSET all traditions by defeating both
dat.fst veIv Though I write x myself
I don't think I can be accused OF ego
tksu when I say I was g good enough
sport 70 give both 3 second chance to
redeem their lost laurels as wen as
every other boxer 1 defeated who
wanted It"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
MITCHELL SIGNS.

er Mike Mitchell has signed a 1911 Gin
cinEau contract. The big fielder me-
President Hermann, Of the Reds. al
haSebau headquarters little after 4
O'Clock yesterday and after n short con
fab willingly attached his signature to-
{, contract which called for a salary in
crease Mitchell is the eighth player TO
sign for next season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
HART NOT FAVORED
BY OWNER EBBETS
President of Superbas to In
SiSt Upon fastener for
League Chief.

NEW YORK Nov 81 am thinking
more about what position the Superbas
VIII occupy 81 19I1 than aT1 about who
viii be PRESIDENT Of the IA ;ionaI League
during that season declared Charles
h Ebbets, owner Of the Brooklyn club.
The object Of my journey 10 Chicago
recently was not, as some Of the news
paPermen thought. and as appeared
20 be the impression OF the baseball
writers In the East, to talk TO James A
Hart, former president OF the Chicago
National League Club, about running
for the presidency Of our league against
Thomas J Lynch next month
I hoped 70 see Hart when 7 was ia
Chicago because he and I are cd
friends, but had net him I would not
have asked him 70 become q candidate
for the presidency OF the National
League nor would have promised him
the vote OF the Brooklyn club IN case
ne came 10 me and asked me for my
support"
Ebbets after making this statement
then showed why he would not support
the man who gave Charles webb Muir
ply chance to become millionaire IN
case Hart ran for the presidency OF the
National League
" ants New lux MAJ
Hart is a great man and dne. fellow
said Charles H, but We require az our
executive q man who VIII reside in Nevr
York. and Il would be best for Us 4 OUT
president was a New Yorker. Hart VII
never consent 10 becoming a resident OF
Gotham He was offered the presidency
Of the National League last year and the
first stipulation he made about the JOB
was that the Offices OF or crganizattou
be moved 10 the Windy City and that he
be allowed 70 name his assistant, pre-
put Hart out OF consideration as can
didate
John Montgomery ward always has
and always wiu appeal to rne as a can
didate for the presidency 81 the National
League, but he has refused 10 run
against Thomas J. Lynch, and haven't
urged him TO reconsider his GeteTmiUa-
ton or spoken anything 70 him about
becoming the leader OF our OrganiZatiCI
since last December.
Wanted Postponement-
THE only way in which I nave mixed
in National League matters at al since
I was fined 500 by President Lynch IN
the Mcmillan matter last sumner. was
20 suggest that as John T Brush. pTesi-
dent OF the Giants, could not be here
on December q, next. for the annual
meeting the date OF the COnclave be
advanced TO December /
Ny suggestion did not appeal favor
ably 10 the majority and the meeting
as originally scheduled. viii be held on
December'S hoOdOo date Murphy may
have a candidate in his mind 10 run
against Lynch haven't any one"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
Morris, of Yale, Given Pref
erence Over CoZens for
Center Position.
MERCER OF PENN
PICKED FOR FULL
Fitzpatrick Deserves Captaincy of
Mythical Team, Says Yale
Coach.
Coy'S Picked Team

Ends-Knpatriek, Yale, and L.
Smith, HIrvard.
Taches-mcKay, Harvard, and
Paul, Yale
Guards-WeiT, Army, and Fisher,
Harvard.
Center-MoTTis, Yale.
misunderstanding, Brown.
Halfbacks-Wen6eIl, Harvard, and
Mckay, Brown
Fullback-MeTceI. Penn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
DUCK PIN FIVES
HAVE CLOSE RACE
Belmont and Capitol Hill
Teams Are Pushing Hard
for First Place

There is a close race between Bel
monts and Capitol Hill. IN the District
DUCkpin League The boys from Capitol
HtH are getting the BelmOuTs a little
nervous. they are closely followed BY
the Royal, Arlington, and Garrison
teams. 1fichaud still holding his high
individual average, and Rodrick Is still
holding his high set-E16-and KreigeT is
still high with single game is
Team standing and individual aver
aEFs are n [olLoRs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
HEFFERNAN WINS.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov 2e.-JOe rfef-
feTnan, Of West Philadelphia, regarded
as the champion lightweight across the
river. earned q decision over Frank
LOuEhrey, OF Manayunk, in the wind-Up
at the West End Athletic Club last
night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29

Our Famous Royal Black S10 ~
Thibet Suit to order, SIS value TIVsOO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-11-29
STANFO ORD LEADER
IN PIN TOURNEY
Piles Up Score of GAS, Fol
lowed by Matchette
With go.

Interest in the ducl<pin tourney at the
ROYAL alleys. in which qualifications
close on December 3. continues IN
abated-
The leaders in the qualification scores
are as follows: stanford, Of the Good
fellows, in the District DuCkpin League,
- fnILn,Eei bv Natchatta with 50.