The Washington times., 1911-06-12


It looked like a good sized section Of
the Fatherland down at Marshall Hall
yesterday, where 1000 members Of the
Saengerbund we're gathered in an annual
outing in which folk songs and dances
figured delightfully."-.
An increase Of s16O,0O0 during the past
three months in the deposits of the
three national banks at Alexandria is
among the many evidences that our his
toric neighbor is enjoying its full share
of progress and prosperity.
Senator Robert L. Taylor concluded
his memorial address yesterday by
breaking into the strains Of Dixie. "
Those who remember his mastery lee
ture on The Fiddle and the Bow do
not need to be told that he might have
risen to eminence by his singing voice
alone.
By the lust announced promotions at
Annapolis, Radford Moses, son of Will
liam H Moses, attains the distinction
at twenty-one Of being the youngest
ensign in the navy. Two other WASH
ingtonians, Charles c. Davis and John
H. s. Dessez. are raised to the ensign
grade.
The name Of Simon Wolf is a tower
of strength in aid Of any public move
ment, and his deep interest in the COM
mutation OF the sentence Of Matte Lo-
max not only reflects the best senti-
nent Of the community, but argues well
for the success Of the present effort in
the interest Of womanhood and human
ity. '..'.
The banquet planned by the Central
Labor Union for We'd esday evening
when Congressmen w.'o are actual
members Of labor unions are to be
o. entertained. will be unique in local
labor events and surprising to the
public in general when it learns how
many of ITS lawmakers are entitled to
wear the badge of union.
Senators, Representatives, and many
other prominent persons joined in a fit
ting tribute paid to Col. Edward S. Pierce
sergeant-at-arms Of the Senate, and
Mrs. Pierce, yesterday, II being the
ffftieth anniversary of their marriage,
and also the semi-centennial of his en-
listment in the Michigan Volunteers
and his departure for service in the
civil war.
The dance at the White House or
Tuesday evening of next week, when
President and Mrs. Taft will celebrate
their silver wedding, will be a happy
gathering in which the principals vii
figure not so much in an official capacity
as in the role Of distinguished citizens
The con ratulations on this quarter o.
a century OF domestic happiness will bt
hearty and sincere.
Washington will follow closely the
campaign of Blair Lee for the Demo
cratic nomination for governor of Mary.
land. Mr.. Lee is a citizen of Silver
Spring. and has been prominent ir
Maryland politics for many years. He
has a host Of friends in the District
who have watched his career with in
terest, and who would be pleased to SEE
him promoted from the state senator
chip, which he now holds, to the gov
ernorship.
Three more deaths from preventablt
accidents occurred within sight of tht
Capitol yesterday. Two men were
, killed when a speeding automobile was
struck by an interurban car at Rosslyn
and one man was drowned while swim,
ming in the river near the Aqueduct
bridge. In spite Of the advice preached
through every agency which reaches tbs
public, a heavy toll Of death continue.
/, to be levied on those who seek Sunday
= recreation on the water or in the coun
try. In almost every case common
sense precaution would prevent dis
aster.
The men who are forming a syndicat,