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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
ETY." COBB QUITS THE ORA.
MATIC PROFESSION.

A star in the dramatic armament
has been quenched. 1t was what the
astronomers term nova" one of the
luminaries which suddenly appear, at
tain their maximum brilliance within
a short time, and then fade again into
the depths of the empyrean. But while
it shone-or, to drop the simile-while
Tyrus Cobb continued on the thespian
boards he showed great ability in a
line of work totally different from
that in which he had earned his repu-
tation. Having an important role in
THE College Widow" he not only
drew good houses because of his name
but held them by something very
much like ability when he got them
= there.
Dramatic critics have been almost
unanimous in assigning him a place
above Mr.. James j. Corbett or that
other popular footlight favorite, Mr.
Robert Fitzsimmons. The latter never
seemed to rise to the real possibilities
of his art except when he was cast a,
the village blacksmith, and gentleman
Jim" seemed out of place in any rol,
which did not require swallow tail
They lacked the capacity for entering
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
A NEW APPLICATION OF
THE LAW.

Supreme Court Justice Guy, of New
York, has handed down a decision
which enunciates new principle in
fixing the status of organized labor.
II promises to come in for widespread
discussion on the part Of the unions
and the general public.
Joseph Sabo, necktie maker, was
at work in a non union shop which
was afterward unionized, and he was
admitted to the union on payment of
fee of S., although he had previously
refused to join the union at a cost of
$25. His brother Samuel, who had
been union man all along, shortly
afterward received notice of Sine
of $40. 1t was explained to him that
it was imposed upon him because his
brother had been admitted to the
union for $40 less than the established
fee. On his refusal to pay it he was
expelled from the union.
Thereupon followed series of
efforts on the part of the United
Neckwear Makers Union to prevent
Samuel from securing employment. In
the first shop in which he secured EN-.
ployment, although an open shop, the
neckwear union was able to force q
strike, which resulted in Sabo's dis
charge. In the second instance, where
the employer was more obdurate, pres.
sure WIS brought to bear upon the
house which supplied the raw ma,
terial, and again Sabo was discharged
In the third instance pickets were
posted who made Sabo's life such q
burden that he was afraid to 60 to
work, and again he lost his position.
Sabo's successive employers were
the witnesses in the case, and they
testified that the union was in sucl
complete control of the trade that any
employer must comply with it's order
to discharge an employee or suffer his
shop to be closed. The court decided
that the union must reimburse Sab
for the time that he was idle. Sine,
the non-union workman usually earn,
smaller wage per week than tn
union workman, the neckwear uniol
was also ordered to make up to hin
the difference in this wage scale TO
the, time that he was forced, by reason
of his expulsion, to work in opel
shops.
Last of all, the court ordered tn
union to restore Sabo to membership
in the union and pay the costs of tn
action. The damages amounted t.
1864 and the costs to $l29.
The principle that labor unions ar
liable in damages when'a workman i
driven from his employment by threat
and strikes and in consequence sus
tains actual damage appears to be
new one, and is calculated to excit
general interest in the world of labo
and to define more clearly the right
and duties of organized labor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
Promises That Bryan
Will Attend Dinner

A promise that w. J. Bryan will at
tend the jackson Day dinner here has
been received from Edwin Newman,
chairman Of the dinner committee. Mr..
Bryan has not been heard from direct
ly. however, the promise coming from
his brother. Charles w. Bryan, OF Lin
coin. 1t is doubtful II w. ]. Bryan has
received the committees cabled invita-
ton, for 1t Is believed he left Kingston
Jamaica, before the cable was sent.
1.-THE Jackson Day committee Is not
humping the bumps as Taft organ
would like to make out" said Chairman
Newman, this morning. THE facts are
the reverse. / have never known q
committee, the members of which work,
ed so tremendously as this one. The
trouble with the organ In question IL
that 1t feels a bump coming to the Re
publican party next November"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
Worlds Morality
Is Going Backward

BALTIMORE. Md. Dec. A.-'"The NOR
ality Of the world IL on backward
trend; men are not as good as they
were two generations ago: the enjoy
ment OF things seen has broken mans
faith In the unseen; the more civilized
men become. the worse they are. This
Is true OF the whole world"
These are the sentiments of Herbert
Booth. evangelist, youngest son of Gen.
William Booth. founder of the Salvation
Army. who IL in Baltimore today on his
fourth world-circling tour.
THE great modern, evil OF CONNER
cialism cannot be too much exagger-
ated," he sadi. Never has man taken
more from old mother earth than he
does today. Never has he possessed so
vast riches to enjoy, and revealing in
the delights brought by these has ush-
cred In an era of animalism and pleas
ure loving"
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Evening Services in the Churches

CHLD"-Cantaa and Trinity Episcopal Church.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE"-The Rev. Randolph H. McKim,
of the Epiphany preceded recital
Spencer Edmond the Church the
m.
Church, 7;45 p. m.
STAR WISE MEN SAW"Ihe Rev. Wood, the
Church Of the Covenant, p. M
DRAGON EMPIRE"The Donald Macleod First
Presbyterian Church, p.
THYSELF"-The Pleasant Con.
gregatlonal Church, !. m.
WORD GOD"-Cantata Congregational Church.
p m.
"ARE THE LARGER GIFTS FOR WASHINGTON PEOPLE FROM
HUMAN HANDS OR FROM GODr-The Rev. E. Hez Sven.
the Capital Baptist Church, 42S street northwest,
SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE LIFE HANDELr-The Rev.
W. r. Wedderspoon Foundry Methodist Episcopal M
FESTIVAL SERVICE WITH CHILDRENS PROFESSIONALS
Church, 8 Pc m.
"THE STAR in THE EASTM Florence Duhir Theosophc Hail.
1917 II street northwest, p. m.
"CHRST JESUS"-The Christ Scientist D. M
sTHE ABOLITION OF WARE Trueblood assembly hail. the Y
~ NC A,4nm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
FLAT WHEELS, SLOW TIME
ON HIS CAR LINE

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
Who was the guy that said. ITO be
or not to be?" Shakespeare. wasn't II?
Well. those words. those very same
words, have often occurred to me. and
they occur to every other patron of our
car lines when he stops to look at
his watch to see IL he can make that
date In time. You've seen the fellow
on the car haul out his watch and
frown up at the motorman when he
takes his time to start. Speed: Why
for speed our cars make an # streeter
look Ike fast express, and Balaams
ASS would win by neck when 1t came
to a race against the poor mans mode
OF transit" The only time our cars
really go Is when they are behind time.
Say, / wish they would let 'em stay
That would even things up. Take. for
instance. man who lives In Petworth-
or no, we'll say Anacostia-a man WHO
has not done Anything TO deserve it
and SUPPOSE lie has a date som'ercs
ZIP en- ''Might-be,' Pleasant Hill. What's
he going to do7 Suppose he starts Dress
Ing at p. m. In orGer to get q handicap
on time? How's he going to get up
there by 8 o'clock without losing his
temper? One man on a Takoma Park
happened to be small fracture in the
left hind wheel of the car, and as this
man knew just what. the circumference
of the wheels was, he counter tie
ward NJ street he started to figure on
an envelope just how far he had gone.
of the wheels was, he counted. the
this waste Of time. but II didn't mat
ter. as they carried him out as soon as
the wagon came up. ought not TO
tell this. rs I've been thinking of doing
1t myself some time, but one OF these
days I'm going to put one over on the
car companies and buy tickets and get
about four transfers for each for tn :
idlers at the crossings who'll stand for
anything--even our street car service.
''WIRX."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
MORNINGS DISTURBED
BY GARBAGE MAN

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
For some periods I have been con-
fronted on opening your paper by the
orncular observations Of that wonder
fully evolved Caucasian, swearingen. II
goes without saying that when one has
an organization which generates COM
plex ideas to a mean pressure OF 15l
hounds to the square incn, there must
be a safety valve somewhere to relieve
the system, and therefore this learned
person should get down on his knees
and thank The Times and its volumi-
nous Mail Bag which saves him from
a possible burst boiler and an ant;meiy
end.
(,a,,casion to waive his customary line
Of musings for q few issues and use
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some Of his God given genius to explain

some Of his God given genius to explain
why that small but sweet-scented per-
centage OF the white mans burden who
has the distinguished honor Of collect
ing garbage Is permitted to make the
early morning hideous with boots and
yells, the loud warbling of the latest
ragtime horrors. and siainming Of sheet
steel trap doors which cover the offal
Of their awful gleanings!
It 10 possible that they carry on this
outrageous ballyhoo to take their minds
on Of the fact that they are what they
are, like the fieas Of David Haruu his
tory. Washington Ii SO far above re-
proach when II comes to ordinary
nuisances that she IL In q class by her
SwearinRen wouid dron the Cauca sian
for q few issues, let him evolve to his
hearts content, II he SO desires, and
tackle the outrage wherein evolved
Hottentots hold early morning garbag &c
parties to the disgrace OF the District,
he would really accomplish something
worth while.
CONSTANT sJJEFERER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
THE CHRISTMAS STAR.
By MARTHA S. GIELOW.

Christmas JOY is In the air,
Gifts are speeding everywhere,
On the wings or love are hied,
Boxes ladened-ribbon tied.
Over homes with plenty blest,
Over homes by want opprest,
Over homes both near and far
Shines the Christ-Child, Christmas Star.
May its tender loving ray,
Pierce the dark and lonely way.
OF mountain cabins bleak and drear.
Shut-in homes that have no cheer.
May it's beam this Christmas morn.
Bring the ng-belated dawn,
To the little mountain child.
Waiting In the mountain-wild.
Waiting for the hand OF Time,
To bring the light OF love divine.
Waiting, waiting. on % long.
To hear the Joyful Christmas song.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
THE STRANGE CASE OF THE
EDITORS OFFICE BOY.

The editor of the Rochester, New
Hampshire, Courier having lost an ex-
cellent specimen of that rare genus,
the ideal Office boy, INDUCES himself in
the more or less fruitless criticism of
the application of an apparently
worthy compulsory education law.
The law in question provides, among
other things, that no child between the
ages of twelve and fourteen shall be
employed "while the public schools are
in session in the district in which he
resides"
Taking the statute at its apparent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
THINKS FIREMEN. GET
VERY POOR TREATMENT

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
l have followed the accident of Fire
man Slibiy, of the Washington Fire
Department, who was hurt by q kick
OF a horse while working at his post Of
duty. and I must say this man seems
to have had very poor deal. as right
and wrong 60 In this world. I think
the city government surely should pro-
vide for this man in some way. And.
though I am a born countryman. and
never have any big fires where live.
except forest fires. which most Of the
time burn themselves out, ! mS3 say
II looks like a city as large as Wash.
ington and the Capital of our great and
good old United. States of America,
should certainly be ashamed to let 1t
the bravest and most efficient men who
ever served a public welfare. 1t seems
TO me the citizens of this great and
beautiful city could not find IT IN their
10 exist under their very nose, as to
allow these brave boys who stand ready
36s days each year TO FISK their IIe
for them. and ] am told on very limited
few fires which have happened since
could read newspaper accounts OF
such. and In all my reading l have
never read an account OF one single
in any sense Of the word. his duty to
do his best to fight this monstrous enc
my to city people, Are" And yet hese.
they, in this dire distress case Of one
who was hurt in their behalf. and II.
I understand II correctly, have made
no provision whatever for this man:
is Il what you or any one could call
right? Why don't you people In a city
like Washington get at It, and at once
and do not stop until you accomplish 1t ?
Have some provision made for just such
cases as this. Look to 1t and do not
think because these poor brave boys
tear away at a moments notice to pro.
human, and need protection also. but
make some show as II you appreciate 1t.
A COUNTRYMAN.
Burke, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
Signs of the Times.

In Kalamazoo: Cast Iron Sinks" In
Wiota Iowa: Mail pigs for sail" In
Hartford, Mich: Automobiles will
please drive considerably" On Forty
seventh street. Chicago: Perfection in
the art OF washcraft." LBokoo blancf :
isseuse.l In VtdaIla, La: &c. J.. Lee,
agent for the Garden City Tailoring
Company. Meat market. the best. Bar
Der TO the trade. Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
GENEROUS RESPONSES TO
CHRISTMAS CHARITIES.

The Times has found a deep and
genuine pleasure in acting as a medium
through which the poor of the District
will be able to enjoy very merry
Christmas, and in return wishes to
extend its thanks, in behalf of these
beneficiaries, to the contributors who
have SO generously responded. We feel
sure that all those who have sent in
these donations, according to their
means, will experience greater SENSE
of satisfaction by reason of an approx
ing conscience than they could find in
all the other Christmas enjoyments
combined.
The Times has handled two concur
rent charities, both of which have met
with pronounced success. For the
fourth successive year this newspaper
has been the means of providing Christ
mas gifts for the thousands of poor
children who otherwise would have
to. 60 without the good things
which Santa Claus provided. With
the Saint Nicholas Girl as the
Washington representative of the
kindly old patron, The Times office has
become sort of clearing house, into
which the countless little boys and
girls poured out their hearts dearest
wishes and charitably disposed people
have made contributions to meet those
wishes. Responses have come from all
over the country, for the fame of The
Times st. Nicholas Girl has spread
abroad.
1t has been an interesting study in
childhood to note the wants and de-
sires which fill the hearts of boys and
girls today even as they did in the
days of our own childhood. Around the
doll have revolved the chief interests
of the girls, while the boys still feel
an instructive martial ardor or mechani.
cal inclination by preferring such things
as guns and trains and the other auto
matte toys which have ever been dear
to boyhood. Their crude scrawls have
been in many instances marked by all
underlying touch of pathos, and the
unselfishness with which they have
asked that others than themselves
should be remembered speaks eloquent.
ly for the goodness of heart of Wash
ington boys and girls.
So far as possible the special wishes
of each separate child will be met
when the great distribution takes place
tomorrow, and in many humble homes
waning faith in Santa Claus will be
vigorously revived.
1t is hoped and expected that by
nightfall of this Christmas Eve the
fourteen opportunities for relieving dis,
tress of selected list of worthy
families will have been completely met
The readiness with which the people
of the District have responded to this
call has been refreshing commentary
on the fact that they
Have a tear for pity, and hand
Open as day to melting charity"
1t will be a lasting charity, for il
means that throughout the coming yeal
these deserving families will be saved
at least from actual restitution. AGED
couples who were about to be separated
in the evening of life will be kept to
gether; young men and women VIII,
need assistance with which to figh
the white, plague will be saved; brea,
will be provided for the widow and tn,
fatherless.
1t has indeed been a noble CHART,
and those who have eo-operated witt
The Times in making it success de
serve cordial tribute of thanks ant
appreciation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
Stern Chase.

why did you marry him If you didn't
love him." ,.
II told him I didn't. but he said that
love would surely follow"
That's where too many make mis-
take. Love may follow but he rarely
catches up."-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

The District Supreme Court is wrest-
ling with the case of sparkling wine'
that doesn't sparkle. But oil Of It does
after the first few bottles.
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In the Mail Bag =

OF
write that letter
public
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

The White House Christmas turkey
this year comes from Alabama. The
Underwood forces intimate that this is
merely the opening wedge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
Was Restricted,

Mrs. Henpeck-You know the saying :
"Unlucky In love. lucky at cards.
play poker. I'd win fortune.-Boston
Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

Speaking Of the peace dinner, the War
Department has Just let contracts for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
SUNDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1911.

Activity and extension in Washington
real estate seem to be taking a running
start to meet the new year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

Two near accidents. one of them seri-
Gus. at Anacostia bridge, suggest strong
ly the need Of some running regulations
which will insure safety in the future.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

winch Will insure safety in the future
One Christmas charity of unusual
worth Is the annual gift of baskets by
members Of Almas Temple, Order OF
the Mystic Shrine. to 700 or 500 of the
city's poor.
Eggnog is scarce because Of the
scarcity of eggs, and the weather man
says there is chance for rain. That
fellow who wished you Merry Christ
mas was an optimist.
1t may have been noticed that the
local agitation against tipping. said to
have enlisted the support of the walters
and bellboys themselves, has postponed
itself until after the holidays.
Notwithstanding the pure food board
decision that only marasca cherries are
maraschino, the red CONNECTION in the
bottom Of the glass will, under any
ether name. still taste as well.
DIR. Wiley's announcement that '.mince-
meat is a mixture Of not less than II
per cent Of cooked comminuted meat
." would be more interesting
If he should specify exactly what kinds
Of meat are to contribute to the com.
minution.
The Rock Creek Hound and Hunt
Club has effected organizetio with the
old Pierce mill az a home. It is con.
coded that the selection Of Major Henry
T. Allen as the president was happy
choice. and some excellent sport is
promised in the near future.
Major w. P. Chamberlain, who has
been investigating the relative efficiency
Of blondes and brunettes in the Philip.
pine service, finds that complexion
makes very little difference to the ca.
pable young soldier. Nor in the case Of
the capable young woman, individual
preferences notwithstanding.
The seventy clerks to be displaced b,
machines In the Treasury Department
will not be discharged, but will bt
eliminated by failure to fill vacancies
as they occur. Mechanical appliances
will thus only, take the places of those
human machines that for one reason
or another have run down.
Mrs. Ella Spencer Mussey, dean of the
Washington School of law, ridicuIed tn,
statement of George willis Cooke, o.
Boston, that the time has come when Il
is necessary for a wome nto propose
All a matter of section and climate. i
may be necessary for a Boston woman
to freeze to a man, but the mere pro
pinquity of the District type speedil.
melts him in the desired degree.
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Sunday.

The number Of complete and perfect copies
81 The washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of November was as fol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
NOVEMBER CIRCULATION.

Total for the month. so, 81
Daily average for the month. ....... co. ss
The net total circulation of The washington
Times daily during the month Of November
~as LIZ, $751; all copies left over and returned
being eliminated. This number, when al
Sided by -. the nppter Of days of publ
cation, shows the met daily average for
November to have been 43,67p.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

One Christmas charity of unusual
worth Is the annual gift of baskets by
members Of Almas Temple, Order OF
the Mystic Shrine. to 700 or 500 of the
city's poor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24
TotQ for the month. .1S2, l2t
sunday average for the month";. :. AS. 607

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times Sunday during the month of Novem-
Der was 14S,S7s. all copies left over and re-
turned by agents being eliminated. This
number, when divided by 4, the number of
Sundays during November, shows the net
Sunday average for November to have been
Entered at the Postoffice at washington
ID. c., as second class matter
SUNDAY DECEsMREp o. 1oI,
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Eggnog is scarce because Of the
scarcity Of eggs, and the weather man
says there is chance for rain. That
fellow who wished you Merry Christ
mas was an optimist.
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Notwithstanding the pure food boards
decision that only marasca cherries are
maraschino, the red CONNECTION in the
bottom Of the glass will, under any
ether name, still taste as well.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-24

1t may have been noticed that the
local agitation against tipping, said to
have enlisted the support Of the walters
and bellboys themselves. has postponed
itself until after the holidays,
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Burke, Va
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-10-05

How rapidly the aeroplane is becom-
Ing practically useful is shown by the
plan Of the English postoffice depart
ment to install Immediately an aerial
post between London and Windsor
and the report that the French postal
officials intend to employ the hydro
aeropiane for delivering mail from in.
coming steamships. says the Chicago
Record Herald. Not more than two
years ago men of affairs and scientists
saw little possibility of the heavier
than-air machines becoming more
than a means OF sport. There seems
not much to be gained in time In send
ing letters by aerOplane between Lon
don and Windsor, but the experiment
will doubtless lead 70 the establish
ment Of other lines if successful. The
distance is only 81 miles, and 1t is
expected that the trip will take about
half aH hour. A railway express train
could travel as quickly. AS regards
the trAnsfer of mail from steamships,
there seem greater possibilities; sew
eral hours may be gained.