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The Washington times., 1911-11-06

Her Teddy Bears" which is included
In Miss Turner's repertoire. For more
than nine years Miss Turner has been
the owner OF these little spotted pets.
than nine years Miss Turner has been
offered large prices for them. but she
has refused to let them go. In fact, she
has said that no amount of money could
induce her to part with them. After
every matinee they are seen waiting at
the stage door, ready to take the popu-
lar little actress to her hotel.
In Eer plays Miss Turner is essen
TALLY quaint md gentle, sentimental as
well as funny, and her humor is always
wholesome. In her characterization of
the child part of Claudia in THE
Prince Chap last week many of those
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
PROTESTS AGAINST
NEW WATER RATES

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Please publish the following open
letter to the Commissioners Of The Dis.
trict of Columbia:
would like TO register my protest to
the unpopular and unjust proposition to
Increase the water rates.
My yacht in the harbor, and several
hundred others, havs for years been
taxed without police protection. And
now your proposed increase Of water
rates is an added and much greater
burden.
Is 1t right to require property owner.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

who went to see the portrayed Of the
three periods in the life Of the child
were bewildered at its unfolding as
given by Miss Turner. The three roles
were far apart In likeness and man.
ners, yet Miss Turner essayed each Of
the characters with marked ability.
with the children che was the image
of all that is good in the child Claudia;
as the growp-up Claudia she still re-
tanned the qualities OF the child. ccIu-
blne,l with the grace and dignity of the
grown woman. 1t was truly q master
piece az she presented it, and All cx-
ccIlent vehicle in which to introduce
Miss Turner to Capital City playgoers.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS
ARMY.

ARMY.
Captain HAROLD w. JONES, Medical
Corps, from duty at the Walter
Reed General Hospital, District OF
Columbia, to Jackson Barracks,
Louisiana.
Captain JACOB NJ. COFFIN, Medical
Corps, upon the expiration of his
present leave OF absence will pro-
ceed to Fort Riley. Kan.
Captain SAMUEL FRANKENBERG-
Err, recently promoted from first
lieutenant, Third Field Art;'lery.
with rank from October is, 1911, is
assignee to the Sixth Field Artillery.
First Lieutenant WILLIAM II. DODDs,
JR., field artillery, unassigned. is as
signed TO the Third Fisld Artillery.
Captain CHARLES l.. ELLIOTT, Unit
ed States Army, retired, recruiting
officer, will proceed to the Preside
OF San Francisco, Cal.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
KINDLING WOOD AND GRAN.
BERRIES CORNERED.

The trail of the serpent is over it all.
As soon as we get half-nelson on the
big trusts which have been in the lime
light for years, and relief seems at
hand, the octopus reaches out its ten
tacles and sweeps in tine commodities
which in the ordinary course, of things
are unconsidered trifles, but which have
a very important place in life.
There's the matter of kindling wood,
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
CHICAGO'S PENSION FUND
SHOULD INSPIRE US

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
A fund of 100000 has been raised, &C
cording to press reports. by citizens OF
Chicago for the henefit of the widows of
the nineteen tircmen who lost their lives
in the stock yards fire a year ago.
In view OF the deplorable condition of
the Firemen's Pension Fund of the Dis
trict of Columbia, this action. on the
part of the citizens of the Windy City.
ought to serve as an incentive for the
energetic business men of the National
Capital to start a similar fund.
DAVID r. BURHANS.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

sanity. color-blindness. and inclines
to drunkenness. even those who are
hard to poison. Now and then you
can find a man that is so very hard
to poison, that he can live long in
spite of his smoking, but the habit
brings disease and death to millions
of all ages JAMES KENT
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

of the law. But meantime conditions
have utterly changed. The combina-
tions have come into existence, bust.
ness has adjusted itself to them, and
now the effort to enforce the original
intent is many times more serious than
it would have been in the first instance.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
Amusements.

Nationai-"The Spring Maid" Sis
p an.
Belasco-"The Deep Purple" $40 p. m.
D. m.
Chase's-Joe Welch and other polite
vaudeville, 2:15 and S:l5 p. IN.
Casino-Elite vaudeville.
Cosmos-Continuous vaudeville.
Academy-"St. Elmo" S:l5 D. m.
Gayety-Ben Welch's Burlesquers. 2:15
and BIS p. m.
Lyceum-"Lady Buccaneers" 2:l5 and
S:l5 p. m.
Majestic-"The Mouse Girl" evening
Misunderstanding, dancing. bowling and
motion pictures.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
MOVEMENTS or VESSELS.

Portsmouth, N. H., California
Maryland, South Dakota, West Vir.
gina, Colorado, Oregon, Vicksburg
Glacier, and Prometheus at San
Boston, Boston eS Maine ei"es az amp PhiIadeIebia' 9e a.
Rocket at Washington, Delaware
and Sterling at New York yard
Salem at Tompkinsville, and Vulcan
and Yankton at Newport.
and Florida from
New York for Boston. Prairie, Bo-
nita. Grayling, Narwhal, salmon
Snapper, Stingray, Tarpon. Castine
and Severn from Delaware Break
water for Hampton Roads, and
Chester from Malta for Tripoli.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
Concert Today
BY the U. S. Soldiers Home Band,
This Afternoon at $3.50 O'clock.
JOHN s. M. zIMMERsIANN.
Director.

PROGRAM.
March-"The Enterpriser". .l.amps
OVerture-"Fierraors 80. Schubert
Sextet from Lucia. .Donizetti
SeIection--''u Trovatore". ....... Verdi
Dance-"Ip the Shadows" IRE.
quest Observation-Disclosures. Finch
Excerpts from '"The Pink Lady"
(requesO ...,,.................C .Caryll
Finale-"The Winning Fight"
Holtzmann
THE Star-Spangled Banner"
Note-Ouldoor concerts have been
suspended for the season. Concerts
will be given every Monday, Wednes-
day. erd Friday afternoons, hegIn-
ming at $3.50. in Stanley Hall. Sol
diers' Home. military band concerts
every Monday and Friday. and
orchestral concert every Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

The net total circulation Of The washington
was ls7. S3s all copies left over and re-
turned by agents being eliminated. This
number. when divided by 6. the number Of
Sundays during October, shows the net
SUNDAY average for October to have been
Entered at the Postoffice at Washington,
d. c., as second class matter
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

The aviation feet will soon join the
army OF wealthy soiorrners who winter
in the warmer latitudes of the South
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

ihc price of Maryland real estate has
not made any deciecd advance on ac-
count of the discovery" of potash beds.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

We can at least look over the District
fence and see the election go by to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
NAVY.

Passed Assistant Surgeon NJ c.
BAKER, detached Naval Hospital,
Newport, r. l.; to Naval Hospital.
Mare Island, Cal.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1911.

Captain Oyster and Major Judson are
hunting In the same Virginia county,
but not for each other.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

army OF wealthy soiorrners who winter
in the warmer latitudes of the South.
Frederick L. Huidekoper is n brave
mar to provoke the wrath Of the militia
bS, accusing It Of incomretency. The
local militia Is up, and It was already in
arms.
In his twenty-five years of service at
Temple Baptist Church. the Rev. ]. ].
Muir has made about 1l.OoO pastoral
calls. That is an average of over one a
day.
William F. GUIDES desire to get the
firemen's and police pension fund bill
through Congress as Christmas
present to the pensioners ought to be
gratifed.
That her husband is too much inter
ested in .aeroplaning is given by one
wife as the cause Of domestic estrange-
ment. Hitting the high places is a
usual thing for husbands-but not that
way.
They will soon be organizing a rabbit
''drive" in Congress Heights. Major
suburbanites to allow them to go forth
and gun for the little animals that are
destroying their crops.
Hearty support from Washingtonians
is merited by the bazaar of the child
rem at the Bruen Home, in Georgetown.
which opens Wednesday, the children,
by the work Of their own hands, hoping
fo aid n Their NUN cy1pporf
Washington will be we'll represented
at the national convention Of the United
Daughters of the C'onfederacy, and II
goes without saying that they will con-
tribute Substantially to the interest of
the program.
The letter carriers did not have to
swelter so late into the summer before
they got new uniforms as did the police
men. and now they are fortunate again
In not having to buy new uniforms, ex-
cent in a few instances.
Commissioner Of Education Claxton is
running Superintendent Davidson a
good race for number Of public address
es. but as both men always have some-
thing to say and say It clearly and
forcibly, their addresses are invariably
welcomed.
With the issuing of orders assigning
the various District National Guard
companies to the target range In the
Center Market Armory during the win
ter, II doesn't look as IL the Guard Of
f1cers have very much faith in the prom
ises of the Peace Society. that wars
are soon to end.
The recent death Of John B. Sleman
Jr., removed one Of the most active and
well-beloved citizens In the District II
is entirely fitting that tributes to his
memory should be paid and the men,
orial meeting arranged for Wednesday
night at the New Willard, over which
former Commissioner H. B. r. Macfar-
land will preside. should be largely at
tended. as no doubt 1t will be.
The visit to Washington of Miss
Mary Proctor. daughter of the cele-
brated English astronomer, Richard A.
Proctor. was an event of more than pass
ing Importance. 1t is gratifying to
know that she has so ably taken up
the work which engaged the attention
OF her illustrious father and her lecture
at Gunston Hall was greatly appreci-
ated.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

Frederick L. Huidekoper is brave
mar to provoke the wrath Of the militia
bS accusing It Of incomretency. The
local militia Is UP. and It was already in
arms.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

rotHI IOf the month. ............ fIb, !5S
Daily average for the month........ 81. 462
The net total circulation of The washington
Zines daily during the month Of october
was l,2l2: T4 all copies left over and re-
turned being eliminated This number. when
divided By 26 the number Of days of publ
cation, shows the net daily average for Octo-
Der to have been 46.643.
Sunday.
The number of complete and perfect copies
O. The Washington Times printed Sundays
curing the month OF October was az follows:
] ............. So 161 70 ................ 6655
............... H044 70 ............... T,oaS
10 ................ T,l
Total for month. 2as, ,0es
Sunday average for the month........ 47620
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
OCTOBER CIRCULATION.
Daily.

The number of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month OF October was as follows;
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

In his twenty-five years of service at
Temple Baptist Church. the Rev. ]. ].
Muir has made about 1l.0oO pastoral
calls. That is an average of over one a
day
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

Tomorrow Miss Murdock will review
"The Spring Maid" with Christie Mac
Donald as principal which is to be
presented in the National Theater.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

William F. Guides desire to get the
firemen's and police pension fund bill
through Congress as a Christmas
present to the pensioners ought to be
gratified.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

That her husband is too much inter-
ested in laeroplaning is given by one
wife as the cause Of domestic estrange-
ment. Hitting the high places Is a
usual thing for husbands-but not that
way.
The Washington times., 1911-11-06
Sunday

aotai 1of month. .256, VSe
Sunday average for the month........ T.62t
The Washington times., 1911-11-06

They will soon be organizing a rabbit
"drive" in Congress Heights Major
Sylvester Is again being importuned by
suburbanites to allow them to go forth
and gun for the little animals that are
destroying their crops.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
SHALL We CELEBRATE?
The FOURTH OF JULY NINETEEN ELEVEN LOOKS GOOD TO US
Everybody Meet With the Chamber of Commerce Thursday
Evening to Plan for a Big Time

Vegas entitled celebrate July year grace
nineteen eleven before Not celebrated d
vision style July 1909 have made make
loud noise the Fourth This however, all the
Zodiac and several Others indicate that Vegas should will
off the biggest celebration she has attempted.
We have many things hilarious
5 follows:
Completion of High Line" does with disastrous wahou
the railroad.
Operation of Railroad Shops gives Vegas big payroll
Remarkable artesian wells again the of
Approval of Carey Act Withdrawals by the IT, de-
velopment in irrigation.
Building of Moapa Valley Railroad brings wealth and pros
perity to Clark County
Increase OF 5O cent population during evidenced
by much building activity and business enterprises
incorporation of Las Vegas will bean
munich pal improvements assured.
There other which might given Vegas has
good grounds for celebrating the Fourth But believe the best of
all the reasons which be advanced that Vegas longer de-
pendent the peansc winners the who
see no future for Vegas through their insignificant petty
schemes
Vegas big enough and enough work her
splendid destiny broad lines Her business
and courageous and will not lie down blue uuk time
dlsgruntled guy gets gas his
Vegas should do her oveles make the full
est and entertainment for her people and her Let's ee
brate the Glorious Fourth.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
Nice Pet

Will Thomas has new pet which he
is lovingly caring for in the window Of
the Thomas Department store. The
subject of the attention is a neat side
winder- not watch from Petty's jew
elry store, but small sized, vicious
looking, horned individual of the rattle
snake family, variety 'side winder. "
The specimen was captured by Mr..
Thomas near Old Town and is very
large for snake of that species. 1t
carries bunch of five rattles which it
is generally too forgetful to use before
striking and is considered one of the
most deadly reptiles known, excelling
in fatal quality of its poison the most
venemous of ordinary rattlesnakes.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
BASE BALL
LOOKING UP
Local Teams Are Preparing for
ACtiY. Campaign During
the Summer.

The Vegas Ball teams are preparin0
to make things hum from now on. To
compensate for the shiftless game of
last Sunday, when the ball loving pub-
lie deserted the field after two innings
of horse play, there will be two games
tomorrow, both free and everybody in
vited.
In the morning the shop bows will
play the clerks and in the afternoon the
old reliable Vegas team will plav a
picked nine to be composed of the hest
players 1t is possible to get together
here.
wednesday the Vegas bunch is plan
ing to visit Caliente to measure IN
with the Caliente team, and in all
probability return match will be ar
ranged for the near future.
Vegas will visit Needles May goth
and give that jolly bunch a chance to
get even on the game of two weeks
ago. After having played one excell-
ehI game 1t is believed that both teams
VIII do their very best work with in
'erestlng results. AS many citizens as
possible should accompany the team
and enjoy pleasant outing.
"A game with either Needles or Cal
iente should be arranged for the Fourth
ol july 1t is probable that Vegas will
oe We'll filled with visitors on that oc-
caslon and live game would be very
satisfactory entertaigment.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
ELDORADO
CANYON ROAD
Money Raised Through Chamber
Of Commerce Assures Its
Early Construction

A meeting of the Chamber Of Com
merce was called Wednesday evening
by President Givens to take action in
the Eldorado road matter. The report
of the committee to solicit funds filed
its report through it's chairman, DR.. r.
w. Martin, showing that $500 had been
subscribed for the purpose of assisting
in building the road The same COM
mittee was continued to collect and de-
posit the funds. A committee to act
with Road Overseer Stewart was ap-
pointed to handle the funds and assist
in such a manner as possible in the
carrying out of the work
Mrs. J. F. Gamble was present and
protested against the selection of the
western pass instead of the Alunits
route. 1t was the sense of the meet
ing that as soon as funds were availa-
BILE for additional expense, the road
would be constructed from Alunite to
join the present road near the old we'll
in Dry Lake.
The application of Mrs. Gamble for
membersh' p was received On motion.
the rules were suspended and she was
unanimously elected and now enjoys
the distinction of being the first and
only woman who is member
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
GOldfield to San DIEGO

Mr.. j. w. Pierce, who has for sever
al years been manager of Hotel Gold
held, passed through Vegas Wednes-
day evening on his way to San Diego,
California, where he goes to close a
deal for a lease of Hotel Brewster.
Mr.. Pierce is thoroughly versed in the
art of making the travelling public
feel at home, and we predict success
for him in his new venture.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
MAJESTIC
THEATRE
Vaudeville Acts VIII Be
Feature Of Show During
the Summer

In view of the increasing patronage
Shich the Majestic rh.atre Is enjoying
II spite ii competition, Manager JAS.
". SOUR, : j. busy looking for attrac
tive acts 10 present to Las Vegas an-
fences during the summer season. He
made "Trip to Goldtield early III the
We k to orange tor some live vaude-
vie acIs from San Francisco, and is al
- IN touch with the Los Angeles
,mnsenrnl circuits aud will secure tai
en- To keep the Majestic right to the
front in popular approval in spite OF ali
,ppO-i1on.
The Majestic enjoys the decided adj
, ,antayr OF being well above the dirt
md dust of the street and being airy
md we'll venti.a ed The high ceiling
md numerous windows pouring III
,heir flood ol fresh air aided by electric
I,ns makes the Majestic the coolest,
he arrest resort possible Tor the sum
,ner month";. The Vegas people are
showing their appreciation OF the ei-
foi Is which have been made to FURNISH
them with pleasant entertainment uu'-
ng the past year and a half by CON
.tantlv increasing attendance. me
Majestic will continue to furnish The
very best in the motion picture me,
supplemented from time to time b!
ligh class vaudeville artists.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
Very truly yours,

The Mesquite Club will meet with
Mrs. Enking on Friday, May 18th. A
full attendance is desired as matters of
Importance will come up for considera-
tion.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1911-05-13
WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES
Business Men Should Be Posted
On New Law Nov
In Effect

University of Nevada, Reno, Neva-
da, May 8, 1911.
To the Business Men of the State of
Nevada
The Twenty-ffth session of the Leg
islature passed an Act concerning and
fixing STANDARD weights and measures.
This Act was approved by the Cover
nor March 8, 1911, and goes into effect
June l, 1911.
A bulletin has been prepared giving
the text of this Act and it is desirable
to send copy to every business man
in the State l would ask, therefore,
that on reading this notice, every busi-
ness man in the State would send in his
name and address on a postal card so
that we cannot only send out this bull
letin but all succeeding publications
that have to do with the Interpretation
of the Law.
Very truly yours,
J. E. Stubbs, Director,
Elk officio Sealer of Weights and Meas
ures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-27
The Steam snolna.


 The Marquis of Worcester while tn prisoned in the Tower of London In l606 invented and constructed a per feet steam engine and had 1t publicly exhibited the same year at VauxhaY1 in successful operation Thirty-foul years later. in 1600. Dennis Papin add. .d the piston to the marquis discovery. In 1893 Captain Savary devised and built steam engine different in many details from those made by Worceste, and Papin. and in 17O5 Newcomb, Cav ley and Savary constructed their cele- brated atmospheric engine. which was complete In every detail. The above array of historical facts notwithstand. ing. James Watt who was i."r bor, until sixty years after these great men had given the steam engine n the world. enjoys tha distinction o' be.na the veritable inventor. originator and author of the nu,t useful rnEir' vance of the present day. Fulton. w!n' liv..u and worked in the carly par "! ,a' nineteenth century, Is Ei"e!, t... '-re,li' of being the man whu .e.nonSt"itiA. that steam could be applied to n,iNig,. tion-this. too, in face ;1t t.- wei known historical fact rl,a, n,-' Gar, propelled q Vessel by st:r,1. n ,hn har bor os Barcelona In l.r43 S: .i4Ines. Gazette
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-27
i1e Wgo shs Ss..a Mar.

A prominent merchnli of Shaff1e!n recently accosted7a, gentleman CD the street with:
 "Good morning, Ar. Johnson. How . coal today?"
 "Neli," responded the other, Il an aot much acquainted with the coal market, but 1 can ascertain the price If 1t will accommodate you.'
 T beg pardon" !aughed the mer chant. Il really thought you were Ar. Johnson, thY coal dealer. Yca certainly resembit him."
 A few days later the merchant CT tered tram car and seating himseI! beside gentleman. exclaimed heartily
 Well, Mr. Johnson, I'm glad to rec ognize you today made a lal2 habls mistake one day last week iuis;ook another man for vou and. atldressi;9 him very laaliliarlF, asked how cos was aia- ioatsed ii ii..l,il,I GIid z.ap..il@ 'hat he did not know much about coa! but would Inquire if it would accom- ,nodate me. Theif l looked at him an0 saw that he Was \ perfect stranger, It really was lauj Unable, MT. Johnson but he looked so much like you.
 "Yrs," responded the gcntiema9 looking more amused. and am that same party again."
 The merchant recognizes nc U0rs 'oai dealers. London Tit-Rirs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-27
Eieeies For Old Year,


 "Of all sounds of all bells, most so! sann and touching is the peal whict nngs out the old year." wrote Charles Lamb. II never hear it without s gathering up of my mind to concen tration of all the images that have diff fused over the past twclvemonth, all l have done or suffered. performed or neglected, !n that regretted time begin to Know its worth as when b person dies''
 Longfeliow. too. looks at the solemn side of the old year, for he says in his Midnight Mass For the Dying Year" Through the woods and mountain passes The winds like anthems roll. Iney are chanting solemn, masses singing: Pray for this soul
 Pray, pray.'
 Iennyson's Death of the Old Year, Sowever, looks more to the New leal ana voices the sentiment Of the "kins 's dead. long live the king" It Is net well to dwell upon the mistakes of the past.
 lie was full of joke and jest, put all his merry quips are o'er. 10 see him die across the waste Als son and heir doth ride posthaste. But he'll be dead before
 ~v one for hts own.
 night Is stormy and cold my friend
 re New Year. blithe and bold. ny '.F to take his own
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-27
A LEADING CALIFORNIA DRUGGIST

Foley and Co.,, Gentlemen-We have sold and recommended Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for years. We be- lieve it to be one of the most efficient expectorants on the market. Contain ing no opiates or narcotics 1t can be given freely to children. Enough of the remedy can be taken to relieve a cold, as it has no nauseating re- suits, and does not interfere with di- gestion, Yours vey truly, c. H. Ward
 Pasadena. Cal, March g, 1911. Drug Co.,, c. l.. Parsons, Sec'y and Treas" Get the original Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in the yell low package.