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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
UNCLE SANS AUCTION
BEGINS NEXT MONDAY
Sale of Articles Accumulated in Dead Letter Office Dur
ing Last Year Covers Range From Pins to Dia-
housekeeping Imaginable to Be Sold.

No 557s one cartridge reloading tool,
che WOman's outing flannel nightgown,
saw set, two mans neckties, liquid pis-
tol. nan switch, piece soutache braid,
safety razor blades. six tea spoons, and
a pair OF shears.
IF variety Is sought there Is a tobacco
pipe razor, a fountain pen, typewriter
ribbons galore, neckties, hose. shoes,
furs, handkerchiefs. bibs, gloves, spec
tacles, a telescope. two stopcOcks. silve-
tableware of all kinds, two beehive
crOWns. more safety raZOTs. tooth
brushes hypOdermic needles, hardware
and castings, rubber stamps, more safe
y razors, hair puffs, but why 20 any
Turther through the 200 pages.
II one can not attend the auction to
see Tor oneself, why read the schedules
OF the Payne-Aldrfch tariff law-it viii
DO -ISt as well. Besides, the library
which has found its way into the office
OF Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
7. y. DeJraW, who IS in charge Of the
dead letter division, IS more interesting.
The sale viii start at 10 a m and
commune until D m each day, begin
nlng Monday, until all the goods are
sold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06

IF one were to imagine all the rum
mage sales ever held by ali the Ladies'
Aid Societies IN the world rolled into
one, a fair idea might be gained OF the
auction sale for which Uncle sam is
preparing IN Washington
Next Monday. at the rooms OF c G.
Sloan & Co, auctiOneers, at 1407 c street
northwest, viii begin the sale Of the
articles accumulated in the Dead Letter
Office since one year ago The catalogue
for the sale has been issued. after weeks
OF hard labor. It contains nearly 800
pages Of closely printed matter, and
enumerates thousands Of different
articles, OF every possible description.
There are three schedules. These are
books, jewelry, and miscellaneous The
last is the largest Of the three, by many
times, and IS the very embodiment Of
the word miscellany
Beatrice Barefacts' suggestions for
Christmas presents are but the feeblest
Of efforts compared TO this schedule OF
the dead letter sale ''EIead-to-foot'' out
filters, eInporiUms for everything for
the home.'' I'VE do It all stores-not
even the offerings displayed IN a pawn
brokers' window can be mentioned in
the same breath with Uncle Sans an
nual bargain counter.
CHANGING al random at the ''misceI-
laneoUs" schedule, one finds under lOt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Representatives Pledge Sup
port at Meeting of Civil
Service Association.
CLERKS MUST WORK
IF THEY WOULD WIN
Get Together and Decide What
You Want" Is Advice
Of Speakers.

Constant and energetic work IN I'M
pressing Congress with the wishes Of
civil Eervice employees Of the Govern
ment is the policy outlined for the
United States Civil Service Retirement
association al meeting IN the Public
Library last night. Besides officers
and members Of the association,
three Representatives spoke and gave
promise OF their assistance In en-
deavors 70 obtain the enactment Of q
retirement bill.
Representative Calder, OF Brooklyn,
said the 1900 civil service employees IN
Washington out 70 ES active and ne as
sUred members Of the association that
no department head would interfere
with employees reasonably eXerUng
themselves in favor OF legislation for
retirement, which he said was prefer
able TO a pension system he told the
association mem berS they would succeed
ultimately. but that he hoped their sue
cess would come during the present
short session
Bennett Pledges Support.
Il shall have a little retirement NY
self to look after on March 1, said
Representative Bennett OF New York,
who was defeated for reelection in No
vember. He promised TO vote Tor a
retirement bin IN any shape presented
before March 1. He declared the Gov
eminent and the people had TO decide
whether they wished the spoLS or the
civil service system, and that II the
civil service were chosen Il must be
recognized that a retirement system
necessarily IS its proper aCconpani-
ment- In some respects there existed In
departments what was virtually q re-
tirement system old clerks being re
6uced 70 minor positions at less pay
Such demotiOns. he said, opposed the
progress OF civil service rules
THE present unofficial pension system
u .
tenn would be- he added
Hamiu In Line
Representative Hamiu OF New Jersey,
said he hoped for success Of the civil
service employees In getting an enact
meut Of a retirement bill, and promised
his assistance
Edward J CantweIl, secretary OF the
association, and Of the National AssOCia-
Iion Of Letter Carriers, told his hearers
they would have 70 take an active inter
est in their retirement II they wished
70 be retired They must talk to their
Representyes, and 10 do that inteln-
gently, he cOUnSeieds they must learn
what they wanted and what right they
had to ask for 1t
The sentiment in favor Of this re-
tirement policy has Crystallized more in
the last year than ever before he said,
but the credit doesn't belong TO civil
service employees In Washington. The
work has been done by employees outside
the D1StT1cL- Let your Representative
know what you Want-nO pension bill
and no compulsory savings bill, but q
retirement bill. And remember that re-
tfrement and increased salaries don't
ever 20 together Try to get q retire
ment bill passed, but don't join Il with
anything else, especially with a bill
for more pay Get retirement first
Old Men Efficient
President N F O-Donoghue introduced
the speakers and made short addresses
IN presenting them George Baker.
q -Ia-L- IN. In To- SHY Darartr,ont L.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
LINCOLN TRIAL
REPORTER DEAD
Joseph P. Murphy Took
Notes of Testimony
Against SlayerS.

Joseph B. Murphy, who took the notes
OF the trial OF Lincoln's assassination in
IS55. died at his home IN Philadelphia
yesterday. Mr.. Murphy was a resident
OF Philadelphia. but lived in Washington
during the trial
A widow and nine children survive. al
50 three brothers and two sisters. two Of
whom are weIl-known residents Of the
Capital They are, Edward V. Murphy,
for many years Senate reporter, and
Mrs. Hannah Kinney, who has apart
ments at the Northumberland Dominic
Murphy, former Commissioner OF Pen
sions. and secretary Of the isthmian
commission. now United States consul
at St Calls. Switzerland. Is brother
Pennsylvania Special Through To Chi
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06

Pennsylvania Special Through To Chi
cago- Pennsylvania Railroads fastest
train. Leaves Washington $40 p m, ar
rives Chicago S.55 next morning. Through
sleeping car from Washington--Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Milk Expert Will Talk.

DIT. Knox. OF Baltimore, VINO inst
drew the attention OF the medical pro-
fession TO the connection between milk
and infant mortality, viii make an ad-
dress at the meeting Of the Monday
Evening Club December 10, it was de-
cided by the club yesterday. 4 com
mittee on housing was appointed, and
twenty-seven applications FOR member
ship voted on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Says European Ancestry
Was Yellow and Black

The population Of Europe Is entirely
made up Of the descendants OF Africans
ana Mongolians, according to DR.. Eu-
gen ObeThummer, professor Of historical
geography In the University Of Vienna.
who lectured last night at the Cosmos
Club The lecture was illustrated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
News item which appeared
I'm Washington Times, Friday,
December 2, 1910.
ELECTRIC COOKING
IN NAVY A SUCCESS
Chief Equipment Clerks
Report of Extensive Tests
Tells of Advantages.

Electric cookers are giving satisfaC-
zion in the navy according 10 the an
nual report OF A. Q. Wrenn, chief clerk
Of the Bureau OF Equipment OF the
Navy Department
Extensive tests with electric cooking
and baking appliances have been car
Red on during the last year The re-
suits have demonstrated to the salts
f5Ction Of the officers the superiority
in many respects Of electric ranges and
bake ovens over the ordinary type
Arrangements have already been
made for installing them on ships now
being built It IS believed electric
cooking and baking apparatus VIII be
used exclusively on sfipboard in time.
They are declared to be ESPECIALLY suited
70 use on submarines, where the great
est economy OF space must be practiced-
Saving Of space IS 8 big item In
some cases, IL has been found advisable
to replace steam heating apparatus by
electric heaters, especially on larger
vessels
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-12-06
Race Segregation Bill
Before Baltimore Body

BALTIMORE, Dec. 6.-Preparations
are being made today TO place the bill
providing for the segregation or races
before the second branch OF the city
council The ordinance passed the
first branch yesterday BY unani-
nous vote Mayor MahooI al sign II.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
Wonder Of Nature.

During the course of a voyage re-
Gently, when midway between Mnr.
seilles and the Strait of Bonifacio, a
green flash" was seen at sunset. The
sky was perfectly cler after a cloud
less day, with little wind. AS the sun
approached the horizon the line 'twixt
sea and sky for about forty-five de-
grees each side of the sun became suf-
fused with a rich dull rose pink and
the waves reflected a marvellous ruby
shade on their surfaces facing the sun
set, while the other faces were an opal
escent blue or green from the upper
sky. The two colors flashed and
changed In a marvellous way. Such in.
tensity Of coloring had never been
seen by those on board. The sun set
clean into the sea and about ten or
less seconds after 1t had disappeared
a bright green single fash, Just like
a railway signal lamp, but brighter
far, met our view and rewarded our
watching for it-Symon's Meteoroloa-
cal Magazine.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27

TOLD ALL HE KNEW At ONCE
Dyspeptic-LookIng Man Successfully
Choked Of the Conversation Of
His Fellow Passenger.

A dyspeptic-looking man had taken
his seat in a railway carriage, when
a fellow-passenger bent forward with
confidential Pardon me, sir, but
what"
The dyspeptic was ready.
Adam was the first man." he said,
IN a cold, dull monotone. "Moses
was the meekest man; there never
was any meekest woman. Columbus
discovered America. In the winter
Of f847 and 1848 potatoes formed al
most the sole food of the Irish peas
antry. White sheep eat more than
black ones, because there are more of
them. A door is not a door when its
ajar. Golf is pronounced 'goff.' 1t is
highly improper to wear a wide-awake
with frock coat. Yes, it is a good
morning, and have used eveTybody's 3
soap. /"
Here the inquiring man attempted
an interruption, but it was Of no
avail.
'1'he foregoing information" went
on the accentless voice, 'is all know
about anything of any name or ma
ture-past, present or future. l want
nothing in the world but quietude, "
he added; "and If you don't let me
alone I'll throw my grip out Of the
window and jump out after 1t. l have
spokenl"
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
Water Lily:

ference where you go or what you
pay" said a New Yorker who always
seeks this dish when he dimes in q
restaurant, you never find the thick,
cold slab Of a few years ago. It is
gone. The price asked for cold roast
beef is everywhere higher than it
was and the difference ranges all the
way from five cents to a quarter. But
neither the place nor the price seem
to avail. The slice is certain to be
about half as thick as it used to be.
And I'm not the only man who'd pay
even a greater advance for one Of the
old thick slices"
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
Female EDUC alton.

There is no division of opinion as
to the goal for which our girls are
educated. More and more out Of the
chaotic past the conviction stands out
that each one Of US is in training for
the service of the race. A woman's
goal, like a mans, is to give up her
life that the life Of the next genera
ton may be safer and wiser and hap
pier than this one. No higher educa-
ton that is not foolish and Ill Judged
can unfit a woman from bringing
splendid children into the world and
training them wisely. No higher edu.
cation that is not foolish aud Ill Judged
can unfit a woman who is not blessed
with children for dealing nobly and
wisely and generously with the rising
generation.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
Rejects FavorIte Dish.

One Of the articles of food that
have disappeared from the New York
restaurants Is the thick slice CT cold
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
Where TO Purchase the Bee.


The Washington Bee" is on sale
at the following named places:
Dr.. A. S. Gray, 18th and You SITS.
n. w.
Drs. Board and Mcclure, 1912 I-2
18th Street. n. w.
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n. w.
Dr. Walter c. Simmons, 1000 2oth
Street n. w.
DR.. William Davis, nth and You
Streets n. w.
Send in your subscription at once
for The Bee" 25o7 P street, agency.
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E Street n. w.
Joseph Davis, 1920 u Street n w.
Steele's Dairy Lunch Room, 1000 L
Street N. w.
Southwest
Charles E. Smith, 3I2 G St. S. w.
Out Of town agents:
E. D. Burts, 2636 State Street, Chi
cago, Ill
J. H. Gray, 1888 Pine Street, Phil
adelphia, Pa.
Robert. S. Laurence, Az IL King
Street, Charleston, S. c.
James Allen, 1923 Texas Avenue,
Shreveport, La.
A1phesus Con1ey, 7 Potter Street,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Young & OIds, 1910 South Street.
Philadelphia, Pa.
w. H. Robinson, 4o6 South nth
Street, Philadelphia, "a.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
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Read The Bee.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05

Campbell-Hagerman Institute, Lexing-
ton, were guests of Mrs. Hattie Buch-
anon and daughter
Winchester Democrat: Mr.. and Mrs.
James Winn visited friends in Rich
mond this week. r. E. Adams will
leave for White Hall, today, where he
will farm the coming year.
Winchester Democrat:-Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Hardman and family spent the holi-
days with DIR. and Mrs, JohnA. Snowden
at Paint Lick. DIR. Snowden has built UP
fine practice since his location there
and is prospecting, all of which is crafty
ing news to the many friends of the genial
doctor in Clark.
Mr. Allen Earring, who has housed and
nursed a crippled leg for some weeks.
has, we are delighted to say, recovered
sufficiently from his relapse to again be
on the streets. Asked by the Climax
man as to his inability to get about, Mr..
Earring said he was like the rabbit who
had one foot caught in a steel trap-alI
the rest of his body was ready and anxious
to go but that one foot.
The German given at Manonic Tenn
pie, Friday evening, was most delight
full affair in every particular. Under
the leadership of Mr.. Caswell Tribble
and Miss Ollie Baldwin many new and
beautiful figures and marches were in
troduced. The hall was attractively de-
corated in holy and mistletoe, the favor
table being made especially attractive
by many colored candles. The favors
consisted of Christmas novelties and
were quite unique. Mrs. H. B. Hanger
and Miss Bessie Tribble presided at the
table. The gowns were elaborate and
elegant. A large gong announced the
hour, and the New Year was ushered in
in merry and appropriate manner
Smittie's harp orchestra furnished
sweet and inspiring music. During tn,
evening delightful lunch was spread
consisting of beaten biscuit, CHECKER
salad, sandwiches and coffee Tn,
Climax regrets that lack of spac,
prevents giving the names of the partici
pants, as the attendance was UNUSUAL,
large.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05
Worst In Years.

The coolest weather experienced in
several years swooped down upon US
Tuesday almost demoralizing business
in all branches. A heavy snow fell and
lay in a mass which was soon trampled
in solid cake oyer pavements and
streets. A keen wind added to the dis
comfort and in several places the mer-
curry dropped below the zero mark
There was nothing TO do but hug the
fires and, as stated above, business with
everyone save the coal man was at a
stand-still. This continued for several
days, but, to the delight of humanity, a
change for the better came. and while
today is far from being suited for ball
game, yet the community is somewhat
thawed out and business resumed. The
coal men had plenty of the black dia-
monds in stock and their wagons have
been kept busy. While there were
many appeals for charity, yet every
known case has been attended to, which
speaks volumes of praise for the kind
heartedness of our people. Much dam
age was experienced from frozen water
pipes and the plumbers have been kept
on the jump.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05
Dixie"

Dixie" finally has been officially pro
claimed as first in American songs anc
music in Patriotic Popularity
Such is the verdict ofO CT. Sonneck
Chief Of the Division of Music of the Ii
brary of Congress, who has just ISSUED
from the Government press an exhaus
tive report on four famous American
musical compositions.
Yankee Doodle, he says, though nc
longer national song, is still national
air and second only to Dixie in the
popularity contest.
The origin and evolution of Yankee
Doodle, "Star-Spangled Banner, ""Hail
Columbia" and America, are treated
in full detail in Mr.. Sonneck's volume,
and facsimiles of the original manuscript
are given.
The history Of yankee Doodle" is de-
scribed as "a perfect maze Of conflicting
stories and countless additions to and var
iations from the original"
As many as II variations of the Star
Spangled Banner" are noted, accompani-
ed by gradual process of polishing and
modification
The year in which America" first was
sung in public is given as 1882, but the
exact place and time were not definitely
ascertained.
Hail Columbia" is strictly product
of the United States in both words and
music, in contradistinction 10 America .
and the 'Star-spangle Banner, both Of
which partly originated in England.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05
The Cash System.

The Warsaw Independent has the fol-
lowing in regard to the State regarding
the cash system: ''The cash system Of
doing business is being talked pretty
strongly over the State and already
several firms, in fact, the largest propc-
ton of them in several of the larger
towns of the State have made public an
nouncement that they win do only a
strictly cash business after January LIST,
1910. The idea is fast permeating the
smaller towns as well, and it canrequire
no very severe stretch of the imagina-
ton to see that the day Of long time
credit is fast drawing to a close. The
end of the old credit system win place
all business on a far better and more
healthful basis than it has rested on fol
years. Paying cash for everything viii
more quickly bring a people to sane
ideas of necessity, Of economy than al
the finely spun theories that could be
advanced on this line. Aside from this
nothing need be said of the fact tha
should the millennium come during tn,
present long time credit method, i
would find three-fourths of the world il
debt and no opportunity nor time givei
in which to square the book.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05
VIII Stay A While.

Although Judge Benton's decision ID
the tobacco case was reversed by the
Court Of Appeals. and the Receiyership
declared premature, the three hundred
thousand dollars and more remaining
in the Winchester banks will not be re
moved for awhile A motion for re-
hearing can be filed at any time IN y
days from the rendering Of the decision
As the decision of the Court was unanl
nous this will probably be denied, ou'
it will occasion delay, and anyway th'
case comes back to the Clark Circu
Court for further action. There IS NJ
doubt but that these funds will be re
moved as soon as possible but they VIII
stay here for a while. Winchester Dem
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05
Notice.

l have leased for wear 1910 from Il
j. Mckee the stable corner Water &
First street, better known as the
DIR. C. C. Hooker Stable and will be
glad to meet my frien Is and customers
there after January LIST. Will run g
first class feed, sale and training
stableend VIII keep a Register OF al
kinds Of stock for sale, so if you have
anything in the stock line to sell come
and register il with me and can send
you a buyer and it costs you nothing
Remt mber if you have any kind o.
stock ont Of shape l can help you. II
your horse or mules teeth are out o.
shape bring him to me can fix then
ior you anl have the best Liniment
eye and healing sllves and condition
Powders that can be made. Give them
trial. Remember l have only beer
in Richmond % years every day spent
with the horses AMI entities me tC
know something about him. Come
and seq me in my new quarters aftel
Jan. 1st, 1910
y Yours Respt.
ROBERT WALKER.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05
MAS New Husband"

Doyothy, the maid of all work in
Mas New Husband" is heralded as
being the cutest bit of femininity seen
on the stage for many day. Her make
up is as droll as her character, and the
ease with which she falls in love with
every man she meets makes her one OF
the star laugh makers Of the perform
ance. Her attempts to capture a boy
who turns out to be full grown man
and who trifles with her to thetop Of his
bent, furnish lessons in light comedy
that will be remembered long for theil
delirious fun. The comic song Jokes
sung by her and the comedy duet "A
Kiss by the boy and herself never
fail to bring encores Of the most enthus-
iastic character
Mas New Husband" is musical
farce in three acts that is said to force
laughter from the most confirmed cynics
and smiles from victims of the most
acute melancholia. A rare musical and
laughing treat is promised, and the
Harry Scott Co., guarantee capable
company and delightful performance.
Mas New Husband" viii be at the
Opera House next Monday Jan 10Th foi
one night only. Seats now en- sale al
White & Wines drug store.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1910-01-05

AT last weeks meeting of the Kentuc-
ky Press Association, A. d. Miller and
Louis Landram, of The Climax, were APP
pointed committee to look into the
many stories sent TO members the press
and ascertain and report those containing
matter written for the sole purpose OF
giving some firm, corporation or person
free advertising. The newspapers have
been worked toa finish by sleek schem-
ers who, under the disgise of news mat
ter work in advertising. A resolution
was offered last week by Mr.. Desha Brock
inridge to appoint a committee to watch
this game Of bunco, and President Tom
Underwood appointed the above-named
members to take it up. We viii be glad
if the newspaper men will mail to us all
such matter as soon as received, and we
will Immediately 60 on the trail Of the
originator.