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The Washington times., 1910-05-11
Need 100000.

Mrs DimmOck expressed the desire
that as much as $4,000 toward the
100000 project be donated by Wash
ingtonians.
Both Dr. Walcott and DR.. Kober. vino
accompanied Mrs. Dimmock. made short
addresses. as did " V Cox. chairman
or the memorial committee of citizens.
The Chamber extended a vote OF
thanks TO Mrs Dimmock. Later IN the
evening A Jisner announced that he
would give $500 toward the Washington
fund
II was uLOffciauy estimated that, II
the various projects outlined last night
are carried out they viii result in bring
ING 10 Washington during the next two
years conventions which viii leave more
than million dollars in the city, a
homecoming week 81 October, which
VIII leave probably two Millions Of dol
lars. and several manufacturing enter
prises which viii add a million dollars
or more year 70 ne Capitals pay
rolls
luncheon IN Waldorf Inn
The Washington times., 1910-05-11
DOG SHOW RECEIPTS
PRESENTED TO CLUB

The net receipts Of the recent dog
show amount TO S514, according 10 the
report OF Treasurer Johnston This
amount was turned over 10 the club a.
a meeting in the New Willard las
night
A unanimous vote Of thanks was ten
dered By the club TO the bench show
committee which includes DR.. Cecil
French, Edward A COun0r, John o.
Evans and Charles II L. Johnston
Mr. Johnston and lIr- Conr0y were
elected q committee to so TO New York
Nay L 20 present the claims Of fhe
club for membership IN the American
Kennel Club, under whose auspices all
official dog shows in the United States
are held
The Washington times., 1910-05-11
TO HOLD BAZAAR
IN AID OF HOME

The grounds about the Washington
Home for FoundIings. at us Fifteenth
street northwest, win tomorrow after
noon be the scene Of a garden party
and May bazaar. Various dainty arti-
eles win be offered for sale, and the
proceeds VIII be given to the Pierce
Guild Auxiliary OF the Washington
Home for FOundlings. IN the event OF
bad weather the reception and sale viii
be held in the parlors OF the home.
The Washington times., 1910-05-11
GREEK IDYL TO AID
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

IN open-ai- Greek idyl, with Diana as
TIE leading character. viii be presented
On the lawn OF the Blount place. Twin
Oaks. May D The performance viii be
for the benefit OF NeighbOrhoOd House
and viii be managed by Mrs A G. Bar
new and Mrs. Lucia Gale Barber
The theme Of this idyl IS 20 be taken
from recent ones performed BY Mrs
Barney. and she VIII play the role OF
Diana A score OF the younger set in
society viii take the parts Of huntressss
and priestesses. Several classical dances
are being arranged
The Washington times., 1910-05-11

Caverly's DIupabing. 1ss1 c St y W
The Washington times., 1910-05-11

the Chamber was the Endorsement given
the $50 appropriation for the conven-
tons committee.
The Washington times., 1910-05-11
BANKERS INSTITUTE
TO ELECT OFFICERS
Polls 10 Be Opened From 4 10 9
O'clock Thursday
Evening.

The annual election Of officers OF the
American Institute OF Bankers viii be
held tomorrow evening at the chapter
rooms. 1115 F street northwest
The polls win be open from 4 O'Clock
20 Q clock in the evening. under the
supervision Of John II RiOrdan, chair
man, W Mex Sroweu and John Poole
Edmund 8 Wolfe IS now president Of
the organization and r. F. Miller Is
secretary
The Washington times., 1910-05-11
LISNER GIVES FIRST
$500 TO BUILD HALL
Starts s., 100000 Subscrip-
ton for Memorial Building
to George Washington.

With several big projects for bring
ing enterprises, visitors, and, Incl
dentally. cash TO the Capital incOrsed,
and the action OF the board Of direc-
tors in appropriating money for ad-
Vertsing purposes approved, the
Chamber OF Commerce, il IS believed
by many, has today entered upon a
new era OF activity which viii tend
10 bring about the most rapid and
substantial development in Washing
ton
There were times during last nights
meeting Of the chamber when the at
mosphere was squally: when it was
not absolutely assured that certain
matters could be settled without al
most disrupttng the organization.
But the record at the end Of the
session revealed that the chamber not
only had considered more big under
takings than ever at one time-this
involved the threshing out of con
stitutional qUestion-but, in each In
stance, had made its decision unanI-
nous.
What Was Accomplished.
Here are some Of the things the
chamber did:
Listened 10 Mrs. H. L. Dimmock. OF
New York; Charles Z. Walcott. of the
Smithsonian Institution. and DR..
George NJ. Kober, OF the American
Geographical Society, who spoke upon
the movement TO erect an auditorium
IN Washington 10 the memory OF
George washington:
Endorsed the project and started a sub
scriptiOn list. which was headed by A
Iisner with g 500 contribution;
Received and approved report from
the publicity COMMITTEES relative TO
homecoming week plans;
Passed a resolution submitted by the
committee on municipal legislation rela-
tive 10 increasing salaries Of Federal
justices IN the District
Passed q second resolution introduced
BY the same committee indorsing the
bill II Congress permitting the TelepOst
Company TO operate in the District;
Approved the action OF the board Of
directors in apprOpr1ating $50 with
which 10 send a committee 20 St Paul
Of Locomotive F'iremen and Englnemen
70 washington:
Endorsed a report submitted by the
nnanufa Ctg1res committee putting the
Chamber on record as favOring the Sc
curing Of manufacturing enterprises for
the Capital which vii: not violate the
provisions OF intent Of the smoke law
Authorized appointment OF a commit
tee 70 devise d plan 70 have F street.
between Seventh and Ninth streets,
wideDed
That part OF the proceedings which Is
regarded as pressEing the most favor
able results for the future activity OF
The Washington times., 1910-05-11

the Chamber was the Endorsement given
the $50 appropriation for the conven-
tons committee.
Chairman Sustained.
Before this Endorsement was secured
an appeal from the decision of the chair
mad been called for. but the motion was
overwhelmingly defeated
Capt James F. Oyster. vice president
OF the Chamber. was in the chair, when
motion was made that the Chamber
revoke the action OF the directors in
aporopriating $50 He refused 10 enter
tain the motion, which brought out the
motion 10 appeal
The defeat Of the molten on appeal
IS regarded as setting a precedent for
the directors IN the matter Of making
iloeFal appropriations for all undertak-
lngs that may be DENIED worthy Of the
support Of the Chamber.
Mrs DinmOck received an enthusiasts
reception, both upon the occasion Of
her entering the Chamber and upon the
conclusion Of her address Before be-
lhS introduced she was presented with
corsage bouquet by President GUIDE
She said that the success of erecting
the proposed George washington
memorial building rested with the peo-
PIE OF Washington II the initiative was
taken here in the matter OF raising
money, she declared. Il would be posi-
PIE 70 get money from the remainder Of
the country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Thirty years ago the telephone list
of New York was printed ON small
card, and contained the names of 232
subscribers. The new city directory
has $50 pages, and instead of the
small card is book about foot
square and weighing two and half
pounds. The city edition alone, piled
one book on another, would make
tower more than six miles high.
A horse belonging to Bangor
(England) butcher has died at the
age of Al.
New York City likes peanuts. It's
people consume $4,000 worth of them
every day.
Natives of number of South Pa
cific islands make fish hooks of moth
er of pearl, SO bright that no bait or
other lure is necessary
Bucharest is city of 100000 peo-
pie, covering a great deal of territory,
but on its traction lines there run on
ly 1873 horse cars and ten electric cars.
A spirit thermometer viii become
sluggish at so degrees below zero,
while a mercurial instrument will not
register below 2s.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Never mix old and new milk if you
wish to keep it.
Washing soda will remove grease
from cooking utensils.
Eggs poached in milk instead of
water make a delicious dish.
When rubber overshoes become din
gy, ammonia will brighten them.
Mullins left over from breakfast
may be cut and toasted for luncheon.
Stains made by medicine and lini-
ment may often be removed with
strong ammonia.
A black chip hat may be easily
cleaned with piece of soft cloth dip
ped in alcohol.
A milk bottle should always be
washed on the outside before any milk
is poured from it.
When bamboo furniture becomes
dingy, wash with water that contains
great deal of salt
When iodine, after being applied to
the skin, smarts too much, 1t can be
removed with ammonia.
A little sugar added to the sailed
water used for basting roast beef will
give 1t rich brown color
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
INSURGENTS GET THEIRS
President Taft Begins to Make
Good His Promises of Patronage
to the ProgessiVes.

Washington, d. C.-President Taft
has made a definite beginning look
ing to the fulfillment of his recent
pledge to give the insurgent Republi-
cans a square deal in matters Of pat
ronage. He has signed the commits.
sion Of four postmasters whose APP
pointments were recommended and
fought for by Congressman Gustav
FISHERMAN of Wisconsin. For more
than two years Senator Isaac Steph-
enson, standpatter, is said to have
been blocking Kustermann and other
Wisconsin insurgents in patronage
matters.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
SHORT SERMONS.

The kingdom waits for everyday
kindness and justice.
He has no true faith in his God who
has none in himself.
The life of goodness leads to faith
in the goodness of life.
A crooked man is most likely to
have a smooth way with him.
The congregation is the best COM
mentary on the creed Of a church.
1t is easy to prove your God by
logic and still be an atheist in your
life.
If you preach without thinking, you
viii find plenty to listen without do
ing.
1t is no use looking for wisdom on
trees without roots in experience.
Faith as to what may be is more
important than conviction as to what
is.
A man is always most likely to get
lost when he is immersed in himself.
The world knows the church by the
kind of people on whom she puts her
o. X.
The best preparation for home IN
heaven is making homes heavenly,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

on the hundred donau YsIYAHon: Pro-
Ntdod, the aforesaid annual rates for
school purposes may be increased, in
dintriots formed by cities and towns, to,
nn amount not to exceed one dollar on
the hundred dollars valuation, and in
other districts tc am amount not TO ex-
CeOl aiNty-tNc cents Uh the hundred dol
lars valuation, on the condition that
majority OF the voters who are taxpayers,
voting az an election held to decide the
question. vote for said Increase. For the
purpose OF erecting public buildings in
counties, elites or school districts, the
rates Of taxation herein limited may be
Increased whom the rate of such increase
Nnd the purpose for which II is intended
shall have been submitted to q vote OF
tho people, ana two-thirds OF the quali-
ned voters OF such county, city, or school
district voting at such election, shan
vote therefor. The rate herein allowed 10
each county shall be ascertained by the
amount OF taxable properly therein, ac-
corning TO the last assessment for state
ana county purposes, and the rate al
lowed 20 each city or town by the number
OF inhabitants according to the last CEN
sus taken under the authority OF the
state, or OF the United States; said re-
strictiun as to rates shall apply to taxes
uf every kind and description. whether
general or special except taxes to pay
valid Indebtedness, now existing, or bonds
which may be issued in renewal Of such
Indebtedness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
LEFT TO A WORSE FATE
Dynamiter, Himself q Married Man,
Knew What Awaited Forsetful
Husband.

The business man was sitting in his
office, thinking of starting for home,
when a suspicious looking person
came in with leather bag in his
hand.
"If you don't give me s25," said the
visitor, coming at once to the point,
81 will drop this on the floor"
The business man was cool. What
is in IT." he asked.
Dynamite" was the brief reply.
what will it do If you drop it?"
BLOW you up"
Drop IT." was the instant COM
mand my wife told me when left
home this morning to be sure and
send up bag of flour, and forgot
It. guess it will take Just about as
much dynamite as you have there to
prepare me for the blowing up I'll get
when she sees mel"
He threw himself back in his chair
and waited for the explosion. but 1t
did not come.
I'm a married man myself" said
the dynamiter, and quietly slipped out
illustrated Bits.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS Dlscov-
Erred IN SAN FRANCISCO
EXcITEs CALIFORNIA,
BORE SUSPECTS NAME
"8ryoe" and "Perry's" Companion to
Powder Plant Rented Building
Times sleuth's Theory lie APP
parrentiy Riddled.

San Francisco, Cal.--The discovery
of 500 pounds of dynamite hidden in
an untenanted house near the bay in
South San Francisco threw the detec-
tives working on the Los Angeles
Times explosion case into new spasms
of activity and cast an inky darkness
over clews hitherto considered brill
liant of promise.
The dynamite was contained in 10
boxes Of so pounds each, addressed to
]. B. Bryson, and is supposed to be
the same lot as that purchased by
three men from the Giant Powder
works September 20.
The theory that the much-hunted
Bryce" and Perry" the "squint-
eye" man, who purchased the giant
powder and took it away in the
launch Pastime, are the men respon-
sible for the Times horror apparently
is riddled.
James G. O'Brient, owner of the
house at No. 1922 Nineteenth avenue,
South San Francisco, where the dy-
Mantle was found, was responsible
for the discovery.
On September "a man giving the
name of William Gait, who answers
the descriptions of the third man who
accompanied Bryce" and Perry" to
the Giant Powder works, rented the
Nineteenth avenue house of a real es-
tate firm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
STANLEY KETCHEL SLAIN
AssaiIant Said 70 Be Man Named
Hurd, With Whom He
Had Quarreled.

Springfield, Mo.-Stanley Ketchell
middleweight pugilist Of the world,
was shot and killed at the ranch of
R. P. Dickerson, five miles from Con-
way, Mo.
Walter A. Hurtz, alias Walter Dip
ley, was arrested near Niangua, Web
ster county, II miles from the scene
Of the crime. Dipley confessed he
had shot Ketchel, saying that he had
done so because of the fear of his
own life.
Ketchell had been spending week
at the ranch hunting and fishing.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Popularity or Thals.

Every other young actress is CALI
ing herself That's" said Henry e. Dix
ey at a dinner at Mauquin's. "Thais
McGinnis, That's Endicott, That's
Schmidt-the thing is universal.
Universal and ridiculous; for they
who have read Anatole Frances story
Of That's know that she was a very
naughty little girl, indeed. am quite
sure that no real reader of That's
would ever, under any circumstances,
consent to be called such a name.
ut makes me think of man who,
taking his infant daughter to be bap-
tized, told the clergyman to call her
Venus.
"'But l refuse to call her Venus,
said the clergyman, Indignantly. We
nus is the name of a pagan goddess
"'Well, how about your own girl,
Diana?' said the man."
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
eleventh CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Providing for the support and malnte-
nance of the University Of the State OF
Missouri, including the college of agrcul-
ture and the school of mines, by levying
three cents on each one hundred dollars
assessed valuation, the proceeds of which
are to go into the state treasury and to
be paid out as may be provided by laWi
provided that If the state tax on property
is discontinued such revenue for mainte-
nance shall be secured by apPortionment
to the counties Of the state and to the
city of St. Louis.
Proposed amendment to the Constitu~
ton of Missouri to be submitted to the
their approval or rejection at the regular
general election to be held on the Tues
da next following the first Monday in Mo-
vember, A ID. 1910, providing for revenue
for the support of the University of Mis-
souri, by adding to article X of the Con-
stitutiOn one new section to be known as
section twenty-eight (2S), which is in
words and figures as follows:
Be il enacted BY the people of the State of
Missouri:
Section 2S. A state tax of three cents
on each one hundred dollars valuation
shall be annually levied and collected on
the assessed value of all property subject
by law to taxation in this state. The
proceeds of said tax shall be set apart in
the state treasury and applied to the Cup
port and maintenance of the university Of
the state Uf Missouri, including the col
lege of agriculture and the school Of
mines, and shall be paid out in accord
curators of the university, which requisi-
tons shall be drawn in such form as is
or may be provided by law; Provided,
that, If the general property tax for state
purposes is discontinued the annual in
come hereinbefOre provided for the sup
port and maintenance Of the university
Of the state of Missouri, including the
college OF agriculture and the school Of
mines, shall be secured by apportioning
to each of the counties Of the state and
to the city OF st. Louis an amount equiv
alent to three cents upon each one hum
dred dollars valuation on all property
taxable for local purposes. Such appor-
tionment shall be made annually by the
state board of equalization and the in
come arising therefrOm shall be paid into
the state treasury and disbursed upon
acquisitions of the board of curators OF
the university, as hereinbefore specified,
provided, that for the purpose Of meet
ing such apportionment the county cour
of each county and the municipal assem-
bly, OF the city of st. Louis SHALL II nec-
essary, levy, in addition to the tax which
may now be levied for local purposes, a
Special tax of not exceeding three cents
on the hundred dollars valuation on all
property taxable for local purposes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

Ammonia water, after it is used for
washing, may be used to water house
plants, as 1t is a good fertilizer.
A detachment of the United States
signal corps stationed at Fort Mey-
er, Va, has established record for
agility which will be difficult to beat.
1t has several times recently unpack-
ed its wireless outfit, erected the an
tennae, which is forty feet high,
and put everything in readiness for
service in the short space of 6S Sec
onds. This plant is capable of ex-
changing messages at distance OF
20 miles.
Kioto, Japan, is spoken OF as the
park of the world" Everything there
is beautiful. 1t was formerly the CAPT
tai Of the empire. 1t has a population
of 5000. Within the city are 37S
Buddhist temples and so shinto
shrines. The principal products are
pottery and porcelain, cut ,velvets
cloisonne wares, brocades and EN-
broideries. The beauty of the pro
ducts, are far-famed.
A few drops of oxalic acid should be
added to the water in which white
stockings are washed TO remove the
stains caused BY shoes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
TENTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MEAT.

hENIs
Providing for the prohibition Of both
the manufacture and the sale of lnJoS~
eating liquors in the state of Missouri,
save and except that Intoxicating liquors
may be manufactured In the state and
sold In the state for medical, scientific
and mechanical purposes, and providing
further that wine may be manufactured
in the Gtate and sold in the state for sac
ramenta or religious purposes.
Proposed amendment TO the Constitu-
ton OF Missouri, TO be submitted to the
legal voters Of the state Of Missouri for
their approval or rejection at the regular
general election to be held on the eighth
day of November, A ID. 1910, and pro-
hibiting the manufacture and the sale OF
intoxicating liquors except for medical,
scientific and mechanical purposes, also
excepting wine for sacramental or relig-
ious purposes, to-wit:
Be it enacted BY the people of the State 81
MiSSOHrt:
Section 1. Prohibition.-The manufac-
ture of Intoxicating liquors shall be and
is hereby prohibited in this state except
for medical, scientific and mechanica!
purposes. The sale of intoxicating liq-
uors also shall be and is hereby prohib
tied in this state except for medical, sci
entitic and mechanical purposes. The
manufacture or sale of wine for sacra-
mental or religious purposes shall also be
exCppted
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

The new postal savings bank sys-
TEN will soon be in partial opera
ton at least. The government has on
hand 100000 Of the stamps which
can be sold at ten cents each, with
the cards to which they are to be at
tached The cards also cost ten cents
each. SO when card has nine stamps
affixed the whole may be turned in
TO represent a deposit of one dollar.
Such an arrangement encourages
small savings, the aggregate of which
may become very large.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
DOLLIVER DIES SUDDENLY
Attack of Acute Indigestion Causes
Demise Of Iowa Republican
Leader.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Oct. Ex-senator
]. P. Deliver is dead. His death was
unexpected, as his family had an
nounced that his illness was not seri-
Gus. Acute indigestion caused his
death.
The Dolliver family were confident
the senator would recover, but rapid
change early in the evening brought
them all to his bedside.
Senator DolliYer was born near
Kingwood, Preston county, West Vir.
ginia, February 6, 1858.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
SLIGHTLY Mixed.

Two Englishmen were resting at the
Red Home inn at Standardization.
One of them discovered a print pictur-
ing a low, tumbling building under
meath which was printed: THE House
in Which Shakespeare Was Born"
Turning to his friend in mild surprise
he pointed to the print. His friend
exhibited equal surprise and called a
waiter, who assured them of the &C.
curacy Of the inscription.
"Pon my word" said the observing
Englishman, shaking his head dubious
ly. 81 thought he was born in a man
CERT"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

France is to equip fits army with a
new rife at a trifling cost Of 100000
900. Meanwhile the military authori.
ties are carrying on experiments with
airships, which are expected to play
an important part in war hereafter. If
battles are TO be fought high in air
OF what practical value win be the
costly new firearm?
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Educator Dies From Poison.

Roswell, N. M.-Capt W. r. Bled-
soc, 20 years old. instructor in history
in the New Mexican Military institute,
was found dead in his room. Death
was caused by an overdose Of strych-
nine, taken with suicidal intent.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

On the hottest day of the year New
York authorities received bids for the
removal of snow. If it had been put
to a vote Of the sweltering citizens,
they would have unanimously re-
solved, If only snow would come Just
then, to let it stay.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
MetaI Rurns Two 10 noath,

Pueblo, Colo.-Two men were
burned 10 death and 10 were serious
ly injured at the Minnequa plant Of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron company,
when a mammoth pot Of molten metal
was overturned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
Tired Out.

'Ts the first edition of your novel
exhausted YETI"
mo. Why?"
'I thought 1t might be from stand
ing so long on the counters"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20
RAILWAY STRIKERS WIN
Companies Agree to Pay Minimum
Wage Of One Dollar a Day on
Lines Running Out of Paris.

Paris, France.-The directors Of the
railroad companies involved in the
strike agreed to grant minimum
wage Of 81 day to the employees Of
all lines running out of Paris.
The new scale will go into effect
January / and constitutes the chief
concession demanded by the men.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

A woman in New York cut of her
husbands ear because he annoyed her
by talking too much. That shows the
illogical and inconsequent nature of
woman. If a man had been in her
place, he would have cut off the Of
Tending tongue.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-10-20

A Pennsylvania woman found 5000
pearl in an oyster she was eating in a
hotel dinner. From which It is to be
inferred that the pearl-fshery season
is fairly opened.