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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
ALLEGED MACHINE
IN THE POSTOFF|CE
Department SCORED
Congressman Norris, Ne
braska Insurgent, Attacks
in Church Address.

Another member Of Congress has
hurled criticism at the Postofflce De-
partment on the ground that Il 10 q
political machine. Speaking ON PRO
ressive Citisenship'' at the ingram
Memorial Congregational Church last
evening, Congressman George w. Nor
r1s. Nebraska insurGent went after
the alleged postoffice machine without
gloves.
Mr.. Norris predicts tho time soon IN
coming when Government positions will
be taken out Of politics. Tho Nebraska
member cited Alabama ~ afIording
proof that the Postofhce Department
10 . political machine.
"The Alabama Republican State con-
tral committee" no said. lis composed
Of forty-six members. and of this mum.
Der forty-three arc Federal office hold.
ers in the State. Think Of IL"
The condition In tho Postoffos De-
partment, he declared. IL bad enough
now. although II has been worse. The
people OF the country win demand. be-
lieves Mr.. Norris, that the workings Of
this great department be taken entirely
out Of pilitics. Continuing. Mr.. Norris
said:
1.-THE progressive citizens Of the coun-
Wy. VINO are steadily grow ing In num-
Der. also are GolnR to demand the elm
nation Of the secret caucus. which has
been such factor in the enactment Of
State and national legislation. Tho Sc
cret caucus Is the enemy Of free gov
ernment; 1t 10 tho means by which the
Yin Of the free EEL, people i thysr.sd and
movement started by what 10 known e
the insurgent element Of the Republican
party. there was no caucus held which
was not controlled BY z small minority.
"Ntnety-nine per cent Of our legisla-
ton 10 devoid Of q partisan nature. This
spirit Of awakening which Is eweepins
the country will cause to cease the
custom Of choking through this legts-
lation BY purely nonpartisan men. This
same spirit is going to demand that the
nonpartisan offices shall not be filled
by men who are selected by partisans
and run on partisan tickets.
"The day has passed when any party,
no matter how large it's majority, can
railroad into office a candidate merely
because he 10 q party man. The people
have demanded that the party shall not
DO placed above the country"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
John H. Hanna Heads
Society of Engineers

After q spirited contest in which there
was much good-natured rivalry, John
H. Hanna chief engineer Of the Capital
Traction Company. was elected presi-
dent Of the Washington Society OF En-
gineers at the annual meeting OF the
organization IN the hall Of the Cosmos
Club last night.
The other officers elected for the en-
suing year were: Frank Sutton, geog-
rapher, United States Geological Survey,
vice president; John G. Hoyt, engineer.
tary; H. B., stabler, engineer, Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company,
treasurer. and M. o. Leighton, r. w.
Albert, A. L. Baldwin, w. A. McFar-
land. Capt. =. NJ, Johnston, ana J. A.
Holmes, directors.
Following the election Of officers DR..
George w. Attlehales, photographic
engineer of the Photographic Office Of
the Navy Department, spoke and then
there was a general discussion and
smoker. The next meeting Of the So
ciety will be held at the Cosmos Club
January 16.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
DISTRICT TO FARE
WELL BY CONGRESS
IS NOW INDICATED
Interest of House Commit
tee In Commissioners Con-
ference Promises Action.

That the District will receive fair and
generous treatment at tho hands OF
Cougress in consideration Of the next
District appropriation bill Is the opinion
Of the Commissioners, who yesterday
concluded their conferences with the
subcommittee on the House Committee
on Appropriations. and are much graft
ned with the result. The estimates
were gone over in detail and consider
alton was given to every need Of the
District.
1.-The Commissioners are greatly
pleased At the interest displayed by
the members Of the committee on Dis
tr1ot affairs." said Commissioner Ru-
dolph today. Throughout the session
they gave close attention to tho Com
missioners' arguments. allowing them
full opportunity to explain tho neces-
dty for various appropriations. Not
only did they inquire carefully into the
items. but made personal inspections
Of the streets, police stations, and IRE
engine houses, and county roads and
othsr projects for which appropriations
are to be made"
Tho members Of tho subcommittee OF
the House are Congressman Burleson
OF Texas. chairman: Saunders OF Vir-
ginia, Cox and Taylor. r.. Of Ohio.
and Dwight Of New York.
The subcommittee OF the Senate Com
mittee on Appropriations will take up
consideration Of tho District with the
Commissioners after the Christmas hol-
idays Tho members are Senators Gal.
linser Of New Hampshire. chairman;
Curtis Of Kansas. smoot Of Utah. Fos-
ter Of Louisiana, and Smith Of Mary
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
OYSTER TO SUBMIT
plan FOR EARLIER
TEACHERS PAYDAY
He Will Ask Board to Ar
range for Payments on
First Day of Month.

A plan by which all washington'l
school teachers. as well as janitors
clerks, and other school employees
will be paid on the hrst day Of each
month will be submitted to the Board
Of Education this afternoon BY Capt
James r. Oyster, president.
This plan will take the place Of the
suggestion Of Henry p. Blair to de-
lay their pay checks until the 10th.
Barring any legal points that may
be raised, 1t probably will be passed.
as It has the Endorsement Of Mr..
Blair and other members who have
long been trying to effect q plan BY
which teachers shall get their money
earlier in the month.
The plan IL to close the monthly pay
rolls on the twenty-hfth of each
month and pay teachers for tho thir-
ty days preceding that date on the
first day Of the next month. This
plan 10 being considered by Mr.. Blair
as to it's legality. It 10 thought that
there will be no legal objection to II
since the law only stipulates that
payments shall be made on q basis of
one-ninth the yearly salaries. to be
payable monthly.
Tho passage Of this measure will
end q dispute running back several
years as to the dates on which teach
ers should receive their checks. There
was time several years ago when
they often were delayed until near the
middle of the month. With the in
coming OF the board headed by Cap
tain Oyster arrangement was made to
have them paid on the second or third
Of each month. Then q new compli-
cation arose when It was ruled that
substitutes should be paid through
the. regular channels. which again
caused delays. .. ..'
Captain Oyster today said the recent
dissatisfaction swas mostly the work
OF few trouble huntera."
Teachers tell me that there IL no
dissatisfaction with the present stat
us since they realize that both our Of
nee and District officials arc doing
their best. !
':As to this report by a subcommitt-
tee Of the Board OF Trades school
committee don't think II is worthy
of any attention. These people, should
have at least had the common sense
conditions before they few on the
handle in any such report as that
published this morning. :!
'The suggestion that o member OF
our secretary's office be sent TO New
York to investigate the payinH meth
there are entirely different from those
we encounter here"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Fire Does Damage
When Films Explode

Three flm rolls for moving picture
machines exploded in the film room OF
the washington Film Exchange, AZ
Ninth street northwest this morning,
destroy the entire establishment. Ed
ward Ballson. an employe. grabbed the
reels in his hands and started for the
street.
When he reached the hallway at the
head of the stairway the films were
forced to drop them. The woodwork OF
the hallway was ignited, but was easily
extingiished on the arrival Of. the
chemical wagon,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
BLUE SKY MEASURE
|GOES TO CONGRESS
| AT This SESSION
Bill Guarding Against
Frauds to Be Patterned
After Kansas Law.

4 A. bill providing for a blue sky law
lfor the District of Columbia win be in
Produced at this session Of Congress-.
4 The recent exclusive publica ton in
RThs Times Of Commissioner Rudolph's
NHian for a law requiring all concerns
Referring their stock for sale to the peo-
tDle of the District, excepting banks,
thrust companies and others now spe-
k&ihcally regulated by law, to file with
~ District official full Information con-
E4erning the condition of their COM
banies and requiring stock statesmen to
Ntake out licenses, has aroused much in
Eterest
\ Commissioner Rudolph now is in COM
IEhunication with j.. N. Dolley, State
hhank commissioner Of Kansas, and
Iother Kansas officials in an effort to OBJ
tain full information with respect to the
hcim and effects of tho blue sky law
Bof Kansas, which is expected to be the
hncdel for the proposed District law.
hWith this Information in hand the
kEcmmissioner will confer with Corpora
ton Counsel Thomas, who will draft a
Hieasure adaptable to conditions in the
Dtstriot which then will be introduced
In Congress, ~ -
With isuch a law on the statute books
De IL expected that the small investor
fwho il not "wtse'' to modern mining
ind other stock propositions. which
smooth promoters, foist on the COM
6hunity with every promise of enormous
ldividends. will be amply protected from
fraud ana near fraud.
Actual saving to the people Of the
District Of millions or dollars is conf
IDENTITY expected through tho operation
|Sf the proposed law,
Any company. no matter whore in
Incorporated nor where its main offices
nay be. which expects its agents to
en its securities in Washington. will
pave to show tho District government
THAT tina tangible assets behind its So
Rcur1ties are reasonably sufficient,
After the law Is enacted no one in the
RDlstrtct will have any excuse for los
ing money In any fake stock scheme,
hor any resident Of the city will have
the opportunity Of getting from the
ppfopsr, District official any Information
k4ssired about any stock or bond In
Evsstment proposition In which he il in
kvlted to hveSt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Will Celebrate HIFlJgI
Burning OF, Candies

Six candles will burn tonight b.. ortho-
dox Jewish homes in obsefybaAce Of
Chanukah, the beginning of the ceIe-
bration of the publication of the temple
at Jerusalem.
day AZ the celebration proeresses
Special services Will not be held DURING
the remainder of Chanukah, althourh
special prayers indicative Of the mean
ing of the celebration. may be offered
Friday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Green Bay to Vote
Upon Commission

GREEN BAY. Wis, Dec. W.-Green
Bay has completed arrangements to
hold a special election tomorrow to de-
eide whether the present form OF mu-
nicipal government shall be supplanted
by the commission plan. Advocates OF
the change have waged a vigorous cam
paign, and It IL generally believed that
the proposal will be adopted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Madame Langevin
Granted Divorce Today

PARIS. Dec. 2o.-Madame Langevin.
wife Of Prof. Paul Langevin who ac-
cused her husband Of being intimate
with Nine. Curie, the famous French
scientist was granted a divorce today.
She was awarded tho custody OF her
children and q monthly allowance Of
S160
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Utterly Wretclled

Nervous Prostration Long Endured
Before Remedy was Found.
Miss Minerva Reminger. Upper Bern.
Pa. writes: "For several years I had
nervous prostration. and was utterly
wretched. lived on bread and beef
tea because my stomach would not re-
edies, but obtained no relief until 7
took HOODS Sarsapari1la, when I be-
gan to gain at once. Am now cured"
Pure. rich blood makes good. strong
parilla, which puri1es and enriches
the blood. cures so many nervous dis
eases.
Get It today in usual liquid form or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20

Blooming Plants for Christmas.
sturdy azaleas, begonias, and other
plants In fun bloom. GUIDE, LIZA F.
Advt. ..s~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
New Traffic Record.

NEW YORK, Dec. O.-The total of
2,460,00l persons rode in the subway and
the elevated trains Of New York Mon
day. the greatest number In history.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
FIREMAN IS BURIED IN
WRECKAGE AND KILLED

Mt. CLEMENS, Mich. Dec. I'll
James Walters, fireman, whose home
Is at Milwaukee Junction, Detroit. was
killed In a collision between an
engine and a freight train, two miles
west OF here, on the Grand Trunk.
about 7:10 a. m, Thursday. Walters
was on the loose" engine. The en-
gineer, whose name could not be
learned, was hurt and taken to hos
pital in Detroit.
The engine was being taken from
Port Huron to Detroit. and the freight
train which backed into IL was being
made up from cars along the sugar
beet field sidings. A section hand flag
ged the engine as II was racing to-
ward the freight train. The engine
was stopped and the engineer tried to
get out of the way by reversing his
throttle.
The freight train. was backing up
too fast, however, and il bowled into
the tender OF the engine with ter
rife force, completely demolishing
the tender and engine. Walters was
buried In the wreckage.
There was a dense fog at the time
of the collision and this is thought to
have prevented the trainmen from
avoiding the crash.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
GOLD AND GOOD TIME TO
LURE MICHIGAN EDITORS

n Lavish entertainment by the Board
&pf Commence, patriotic programs by
two press associations, and heap
much" gold from the Detroit
Times, will lure hundreds OF
michigan editors to Detroit, Jan. Is
land 10, when the annual meetings oil
|'the various editorial bodies in the
state take place. The prizes offered
by The Times in the Remain in Mich
igan" editorial contest will be award
nd during this roundup Of the states
scribes. Another feature will be an
address by Gov. Woodrow Wilson, OF
New Jersey, at banquet on the even.
Ing of Jan Is, at which Gov. Osborn
will preside. Formal invitations to the
newspaper folk were sent out by the
Board Of Commerce, Wednesday.
The judges In The Times contest
Gov. Chase 8. Osborn, President M
A McRae Of the Board OF Commerce
and w. p. Nisbett. editor OF the Mich
igan Bulletin-are being told In con
vincing terms every minute Of the
day why they ought to remain in
Michigan. Editor Nisbett writes
Every mail this week has brought al
least one contestant for your bic
purses, and some more are on the
road I will be surprised II your
judges do not have all they want &c
do In arriving at conclusions"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
POLICE HAD MAN Who
ATTACKED LITTLE Girl
Family Didn't Care To Prose
cute and the Culprit
Was Released.

Following miscellaneous an
nouncement of generous rewards for
the capture of Detroit's ''prowler,"
the police find that they are in the
same position they were before the
rewards were offered.
The prowler is still at large and
so Is his press-agent," was the smiling
remark OF Chief of Detectives Nc
Donnell, Thursday morning.
The prowler bugaboo is somewhat
diminished by the fact that the mys-
terry in the most dastardfy attack has
been practically cleared up. Police
Commissioner Croul says that the
man responsible for an attack upon
a child in her home on Hancock-ave.,
recently, was locked up by the detec-
tives. For some reason the family
did not desire to enter into the prose
cution. and, OF course. the police Were
powerless.
Il Go not believe there is one In
dividual prowler." declared the COM
missioner, "5nd as soon as the news
papers that believe there is one let up,
the better 1t will be for the city and
for the police department"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
CHARGES PERSECUTION
TOtRECTORS' ASSOCIATION
Prosecutors Complaint viii
Lead To Investigation
by Grand Jury.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec 2l.--A
grand jury investigation of the charge
OF Prosecuting Attorney Baker, of
Marion county. that he and members
OF the grand jury. which has been
investigating the dynamite outrages,
have been "Harassed and threatened
by men In the employ OF the National
Erectors' Association was ordered to-
day by Judge Marley in the criminal
branch of the superior court.
Just before this action was taken
Markey fined Baker $50 for contempt
OF court as the result OF his night In
open court late yesterday with one or
the erectors' detectives. Baker de-
nounced the Erectors' association in
open court today and declared they
had so harassed the grand jury that
one of its members became insane I'M
der the strain and was under medical
treatment for a month. all the time
insisting that he was John j. Nc
Namara and was on trial for his life.
The prosecutor was very nervous
when he appeared before Judge Mark
ely and apologized profusely for his
action of yesterday in dragging Detec-
tive Foster into the presence of the
court and for having tried TO fell him
with a baton seized from policeman.
But your honor will understand,
he continued, that for many months.
have been under severe nervous
strain as the result OF having been
bounded by the paid thugs OF the Ma
tional Erectors' association. They
have been on my trail night and day
and have lied about me time and
again. They have accused me or
holding secret conferences with Her
bert s. Hockin, of the bridge workers
union, with Leo NJ. Rappaport and
others OF their counsel and have inti'
mated that | was violating my oath
OF Office Not only have | been under
this nervous strain. but the members
of the grand jury have been harassed
and troubled until one OF them finally
became insane under the strain. The
court knows that We did not discharge
this man from service because We
feared the motive might be miscon-
strued by the general public.
This constant espionage preyed on
my mind until ii was responsible for
the episode OF yesterday which no
one regrets more than | do
Judge Marley fined the prosecutor
$50, saying his conduct could not be
excused and he intimated II the apol-
ogy had not been full and complete
and the justification of the character
1t was, the penalty would have been
more severe He then added:
Had you come to me quietly and
told me that you were being followed
would have given you relief
should also have instructed the grand
jury to investigate. Give me the
names OF the men you complain OF
and | will have the matter taken up
at once"
The grand jury already has the
names" said the prosecutor.
Then they will investigate all or
these charges" was the courts ruling.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22

n~~sr<~~-Ifk< Pxlptinw. No fus. ana
81 f<nfhofa The ri1in. nset kind that
|@<<& <.fht fiu<< rsirflne %, rs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22

The election OF William 3. Bemis
as vice.president and director OF the
Standard Oil Co. OF New York, has
brought into greater prominence a
career which has been remarkable in
the annals of the oil world
Mr.. Bemis was born in Cleveland,
Ohio, in 1864, and completed his aca-
demic education there, entering the
service of the Standard Oil Co. in
1882. He organized the statistical de-
partmeRt OF the company and became
interested in foreign trade relations.
In 1896, Mr.. Bemis married Miss
Frances Ford, in Cleveland, and now
resides in Larchmont. New York. He
is an enthusiastic sportsman and pos
sesses a unique collection of trophies
gathered from all parts of the world.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
A Few Suggestions of Accepta

A Few Suggestions Of Acceptable Gifts
Hand Embroidered pure Irish Lsn Handkerchief l2 2oc
35c. Soc 75c. $100
Armenian Lace Handksrchefs 25c Soc 75c $l0o
Mems Womens handembrtidered Initial Handkerchefs
1890, 25c, 35c SOC, 75c, $l00
Real Madeira hand embroidered Handkerchefs 2oc &c. oc
$100 to $500
Womens pure Linen Initial, fancy letters-Speca al Zoe
Mems Linen Initial Handloerches six III box
Special, 85c
Women Linen embroidered Handkerches assorted pat
TERMS 50 six a box.
Womens Silk Hose black and colors 5Oc &c. $l7o $2oo
to $500.
Mems Silk Hose black cosors Soc 81, $3.50, $3.50
Womens Street Gloves, $l.00 $3.50, $3.50.
Nemens Neckwear all styles 25c, &c. 7oc, $l0O
Womens Waist Patterns, whae and coors, Zoe.
Womens embroidered Waist Patterns $1OO
Jewelry every description. Csc 50c 75c, 81 to $40
Womens Combinations 81 100 to $l0O0
Womens Gowns 81 90 to $500.
Women's Corset Covers, 26c. to $500
Womens Pecoats. $1.00 to $500
Womens Chemise 81 90 to $1,000
Women's Drawers 81 90 to $500
Womens Silk Kmonos and Tea Gowns, $500 to 5000
Women's Silk Petcoats, 1898, $3.98 $500.
.Women's Silk Vests $16a $3.50 $3.50.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
EXPLAINS LaFOLLETTE'S
PROPOSED TRIP WEST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-Explain-
Ing the plans for Senator LaFollettes
speaking trip, Walter L. Houser,
chairman of the progressive Republi.
can campaign committee today issued
the following statement:
Senator LaFollette will leave
Washington the day after Christmas.
apd will return to the capital Jan. z.
His trip Is undertaken in response to
the demands OF the progressive Re-
publicans In four states-Ohio, Mich.
gan, Illinois and Indiana. The gen
eraI plan OF The TRIP. as mapped out
by the clubs which have asked the
senator TO address them, Is similar
10 that adopted for Ohio. In that
state he will spend four days and will
meet audiences representing both the
Industrial and agricultural elements
Later on, In 1912. Senator LaFol
lette will meet the requests of the
progressive Republicans, In New York
New England and In some of the
states west Of the Mississippi river.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
MANY APPLICATIONS FOR
SPACE IN AUTO ANNEX

For the Annex TO Wayne Gardens, to
be erected by the Detroit Automobile
Dealers association. covering total
floor space of 10000 square feet less
the wide aisles and extending from
Wayne Gardens across Front-st. and
back TO the Wayne hotel. men OF the
automobile trade made no less than 80
applications for floor space, namely,
automobile and motor truck manufac-
turers, accessory dealers and acces-
sorry manufacturers and also motorcy-
Gle makers. These 3S applications
represent practically as many makers
as have applied for space In the
Wayne Gardens for two floors.
The drawing for space In the new
building will be held at the Offices OF
the ID. A. d. A. Friday night at
o'clock. The applications are as fol-
lows: j. NJ. Deford, Overland Motor
Sales Co., Michigan Magnetic Co.,
Bosch Magnetic Co., Eby Auto Parts
Co., The Automobile Equipment Co.,
Herreshoff Motor Co., Paige-Detroit
Co.. The s. X. r. Ball Bearing Co..
George r. Moran, Grabowsky Power
Wagon Co, American Steam Truck
Co., The Bigsby Mfg. Co., z. p. West.
Coleridge Motor Truck Co, Neumann-
Lane Co., Flanders Motor Cycle Co..
Kissel Car Co.. Rudd Auto Top Co.,
HAYWARD Motor Car Co. Ignition
Starter Co., Chas. z. Miller. The j. p.
Davies Co., Poss Motor Co.. Miller
Motor Car Co., Cunningham Auto CO.,
The Bricston Mfg Co., Electric Prod
ucts Co., Anderson Electric Car Co.
Detroit Steering Wheel & Wind Shield
Co., Oliver Motor Car Co, Seweli
Cushion Wheel Co. Lion Motor Sales
Co, Northway Motor & Mfg. Co,
Boyer-Schliski Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-22
Gombery Wants All
Documents Sytea

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21-President
Gompers OF the American Federation
of Labor today declared himself in
favor of federal investigation OF the
files, records, documents OF all kinds
OF the federation.
This Is my reply" said Gompers
ito those who are after The men
higher up and to the numerous press
announcements OF a Nationwide In
vestigation by the federal officials.
Every act OF every Official may be
freely looked into and / am sure that
the assertions that behind the Nc,
Namaras were men OF high standing
In the labor councils. will be branded
as false"