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The Washington times., 1911-07-18
VOLIVA DISTRIBUTES SOME
500 KISSES.

Overseer Wilbur Glenn 'Voliva has
thrown a food of light upon the secret
of his control over the faithful in Zion
City. Evidently he regards it as well
enough, at the proper time and place,
to warn weak and erring humanity to
turn and flee the wrath to come, but
by a better token it is sometimes i'm
portant to kiss the babies. John Alex
ander Dowie was about the canniest
Scot that ever came over the Highlands,
and when he died very few people be-
lieved that his successor would be able
to hold together the little colony of
mystics he had gathered in the Holy
City on Lake Michigan. Voliva has
at least held his own, which was some
thing of an achievement in all the cir
cumstances, and until now the meth
DDS he employed have not been entirely
clear.
They were diagrammed like an ad-
vertisement on a barn roof when he
called for the annual sacrifice Offering
last Sunday. With a sublime and child
like faith he procured a barrel which
would hold a fortune even in small
change, and as the faithful-more than
5000 in number-came forward the
overseer began to kiss the babies.
There were fat babies and anaemic ba-
bies, red babies and pale babies; blue,
green, and gray-eyed babies, until the
tale thereof amounted to two hundred
and four score and six.
And he kissed them every one.
1t was a Joy to behold the glow of
pride and satisfaction which overspread
the features of doting mothers as the
overseer, with a gusto which was real
or wonderfully we'll dissembled, stopped
over and planted a kiss on each
dimpled Darlington fearful young 'un,
as the case might be-and then the
fond mother felt that the least she
could do was to drop a sheckel and
half or two sheckels in the contribution
barrel.
When the overseer looked up from
the figures he found that the sacrifice
offering" aggregated just S27 800 The
number of infants kissed was 2s6, or
slightly under 800 per kiss-provided
he gave but one smack to a baby. And
he managed to. cover the ground, so to
speak, in just y-eight minutes.
Political tyros who hunger and thirst
to save their country have done some
thing in their own feeble fashion to
kiss their way into positions of honor
and emolument. BY kissing all the ba-
bies in a countryside they have per
haps landed job worth S2,00O-less
the loans and contributions which go
with it. The postmaster, improving on
all previous models, strikes the key
note at high c. After a short rest he
may be expected to raise the age limit
and kiss his way into a lifelong COM
potency.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
LA TOILETTE IDEAL MAN
FOR THE PRESIDENCY
To the Editor of THE TINES;

To the Editor Of THE TINES;
wish to say in reply to the article
of ]. B. j., Of Norge, Va, which ap-
peared in Mondays Mail Bag. that in my
opinion he is entirely mistaken in his
views | cannot but regard him as
one who is preJudiced against Senator
La Toilette for some reason which he
does not state, for certainly none which
he does state are arguments against
Mr.. La Toilette. 'Hotheaded," Ego
tistical," and "Conceited" are all un-
subs;aniated announcements The writ
er will grant that Mr.. La Toilette IS
rather radical at times, but that IL
just what this country needs. The
country needs men, who, like La Fol-
lette. are constantly searching for and
exposing the nefarious deeds of cor
Tupt politicians and grafters. Mr.. La
Toilette has always stood for righteous
ness and cleanliness in politics, to say
of the people. He has the courage tG
speak out his moral conTictions. He
was the founder of that notable band
of statesmen known as the 1nsur-
readers with the greatness Of his
character. AS for the so-called ''MeM-
can Blunder," why every man-no mat
ter who he is-makes mistakes. II ].
B. J. has such a high regard for Mr..
Taft. he has but to read an editorial in
Sunday evenings Times, to have his
opinion altered. Since j. B. J. halls
from Wisconsin, let him stop and con-
slider the good things he did for the
people of that State. among these. the
establishment of the Railroad Com
mission.
No, 1 cannot agree with ]. B. j. that
Mr.. La Toilette is not the man for the
Presidency. In the writer's opinion he
is the ideal man. La Toilette Is an
honest, firm-minded, fearless states
man who does not hand out bououets 4
to his political supporters, just because
they are his friends. What better quail
ties could the people desire in their
Chief Executive? c. F. S.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
No Icemen's Boycott,
Declares Col. Haskell

Denying the existence Of a boycott
among the icemen, Col W. C. Haskell,
superintendent Of weights and measures,
said today that conditions among the
ice dealers are better this year than
ever before.
A few complaints, he said, have been
received from persons alleging that
drivers who have been prosecuted for
selling short weight have refused to
serve them because they were the COM
planning witnesses. Colonel Haskell said
an effort will be made to remedy this
condition, and that If necessary he will
call upon the Corporation Counsel for
advice.
THE complaints received by this Of
fee, by telephone and letter, do not ex-
ceed half a Dozen" said Colonel Haskell
The shortage in the ice supply has led
a number Of small dealers-men with
one horse and wagon-to enter the busi-
ness, and 1t is these men who are the
principal source of trouble. 1 know OF
no boycott among the icemen against
complainants, and can say without hest
tation that conditions are better TINS
year than ever before"
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
King George Suffering
With Cold in Throat

EDINBURGH. July lS-King George
Is suffering from a severe sore throat,
due, his physicians declare. to his re-
cent speechmaking, complicated with a
bad cold he caught while travelling.
The King continues his round OF func-
tions, reviews and Ievees, but he is be-
ing urged to use his voice as little as
possible
The King reviewed the royal Arch
er Guard today in the grounds Of
HolyrOod palace. The company dates
back TO 1876 and is considered the
most aristocratic corps in the world,
its ranks including three dukes, two
marquises. ten earls, and five barons
The entire guard numbers only TWEEN
ty-eight. Most of the members are
ofhCers. The Duke of Buccleugh is
captain general
There are four captains; the nono-
genarian Earl of Wemyss; ex-Premier
the Earl of Rosebery, and the Earis
Of HaddingtOn and Home. There are
four lieutenants and four ensfgns.
With their gorgeous medieval uni
forms and Glengarry caps. and armed
with bows and halberds, the company
made an interesting show Following
the review of the Archer Guard, the
King held leYee in the palace.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Dominion Parliament
Takes Up Reciprocity

OTTAWA. Ontario. July 1s.-The Do
minion parliament reassembled today.
following the recess which was taken
to enable the premier and other officials
TO attend the coronation and the i'm
perial conference in London.
A large number of western and lower
province members came in yesterday,
and the delegates from Ontario and
Quebec, who always arrive last, reached
the capital this morning. wide diver
sion Of opinion exists among the men,
bers as to the outcome of the session.
The proposed reciprocity pact with the
United States is, of course. the fore
most item on the agenda The program
in regard to the measure will likely be
determined in a large degree by the
prospects at Washington. A hard strug-
gle is in prospect.
It is generally believed that the oppo-
sition will resume filibustering and will
persist in its efforts to block any prog
ress Of the bill. II this course is pur-
sued. dissolution of parliament and a
general election, with reciprocity as the
chief issue, would appear to be inevita-
BILE, though the government leaders af-
feet to believe that such a possibility is
very remote.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Narrowly Dodges Death
AS Engine Hits Wagon

Harvey Henley, driver for the N. Auth
Provision Company, had a narrow es-
cape early this morning, when one OF
the company's big delivery wagons was
struck, by a southbound switch engine
in the Pennsylvania yards at Benning
He Jumped from his seat Just before the
crash came. He received a sprained
ankle.
Henley was on his way from the abat-
toir at Benning and was attempting to
drive across the tracks when the acci-
dent happened. The wagon was loaded
with meat valued at s., 900, all of which
was ruined. The engine struck the rear
of the wagon and the horses were not
injured.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
NO NEED TO FEAR CHOLERA
EPIDEMIC.

While the fourteen cases of cholera
and four deaths which have thrown
the port of New York into something
like CONSERVATION justify the most
rigorous measures to prevent the spread
of the disease, there seems to be no
occasion for widespread alarm. Sur
geon General Wyman, of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service,
has thrown himself earnestly into the
fight to exclude all immigrants who
may possibly be affected, but at the
same time he expresses the view that
there is no danger of anything like an
epidemic.
The decentralization which sometimes
prevails when there is menace of
cholera is, to a large extent, a survival
of the superstitious awe of the middle
ages, when bacteriology was an un-
known science and the spread of the
disease was attributed to some malign
influence which the human mind could
not fathom. Microscopic and chemical
analyses have taken the place of a
fantastic credulity, and the application
of the ordinary rules of cleanliness has
been found to serve as an efficient pre-
ventive. 1t seems to be the opinion,
moreover, that while the germs of the
disease may be carried by agents who
are not actually ill themselves, it is
not possible to contract the disease ex-
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Amusements,

Columbia-Columbia Players in Little
Lord Fauntleroy." S:15 p. m.
cosmos-Continuous vaudeville, 1 To II
p. m.
Chevy Chase Lake-Dancing and nu-
sic by section of Marine Band.
Glen Echo Park-Dancing and music by
section of Soldiers Home Band.
Luna Park-Midway attractions.
Arcade-Motion pictures, bowling, and
pool. ....-
River View-Dancing and other amuse-
ments; boat leaves Seventh stree,
wharf 10 a. m. and and D. m.
Colonial Beach-Boardwalk, bathing,
and other amusements; steamers leave
Seventh street wharf daily excep.
Monday, 8 a. m; Saturday, 2:30 d. m.
Marshall Hall-Steamer Charles Macal-
ester leaves Seventh street wharf IC
a. M: 2:30 and 6:45 p. m. daily. Stops
made at Mt. Vernon.
Steamer st. Johns leaves Seventh street
wharf for forty-mile trip on the Po-
tomac. p. M.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
England Uneasy Over
New Moroccan Aspect

LONDON, July &-Government cir
cles again are uneasy today over the
Moroccan situation, owing to the ar
by Spanish troops. 1t is felt here tina /.
France cannot swallow this deep in
suit without the keenest humiliation.
The English press, however, consid-
ers that any aggressive action on the
part of France might have the gravcst
consequences, as the alleged affront fol-
lowed closely upon a long interview at
San Sebastian between King Alfonso
and Prince Ratibor the ambassador t.
Spain. This is taken as an indicat ton
that Spain is receiving the backing of
Germany.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

cept through the mouth. Care in eat
ing and drinking has come to be part
of our daily regimen, and should not
call for any special insistence on the
part of the health authorities.
It Is unfortunate that just at this
time Health Officer Doty, of the port
of New York, should be resting under
suspicion of neglect and incompetency
in the discharge of the duties of his
exacting position. The situation calls
for a thorough investigation of the
charges, but at the same time popular
excitement should not be allowed to
preiudice his case.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Sailors Death in River
Unavoidable Accident

The findings Of the naval board Of in
quest. which yesterday investigated the
drowning of Arthur Parks, a sailor on
the PRESIDENTS Yacht Mayfiower. today
were forwarded to the commandant Of
the Navy Yard. It is understood the
board decided that death was due to an
unavoidable accident
Parks was drowned Sunday afternoon,
WREN a boat in which he and two 9TH
ers of the Mayilcwer Crew were sailing,
capsiZed Oft Giesboro point Parks
BODY was today sent to his home in
HiEhhridge, \. ]. Inleiment will be
in Tronton.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Typhoon Leaves Damage
Trail in Philippines

MANILA, July 1S.-It was estimated
today that the damage from the ty-
phoon which swept Northern Luzon and
adjacent islands. Sunday, will exceed
s1,5Oo0OO. All crops have been destroyed,
and floods, which followed the typhoon,
added to the immense damage.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Clevelanders Pay Tribute
To the Late Tom Johnson

NEW YORK, July Is.-The grave of
Tom L. Johnson, former mayor of
Cleveland, in Greenwood Cemetery.
Brooklyn, was decorated with flowers
today by a party of his former friends
and associates, who had made the Dill
grimage from Cleveland to New York
for the sole purpose Of placing tokens
of their friendship and devotion upon
Mr.: Johnson's grave on the anniversary
OF his birth.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
x In the Mail Bag X

their
freely frankly with
of
will Of
GressM EDITOR THE TIMES
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

use. There are many prominent citi-
zens OF the District who feel a SEN
timental interest in the passing Of the
old club.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

An apartment house boiler blew up
yesterday Rather early for the heat
ing apparatus to begin playing practical
Jokes on the janitor.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

The center of population has moved
thirty-on, miles further west of Wash
tIgton. Inauguration Day will move II
back again, however.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

A hot weather statistiCian has de-
VelcpeG the fact that there are nine
Smiths in Congress, four in the Senate
ard five in the House.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

The bathing beach should at least
Se allowel - use its receipts as swim
ming hladdcrs to support itself.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

The enforcement of the "no-hat" rule
1t the Lorimer hearing makes the spec
tatcrs look like a Boston theater audi
enre. high-hrows and all.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

The net total circulation OF The Washington
Times Sunday during the month of June
was 1888. all copies left over and returned
by agents being eliminated This number
when divided by T. the number Of Sundays
during June, shows the net Sunday average
for June to have been 4l.705.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

Entered at the Postoffice at Washington
.. c, as second class matter.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

It seems to be rather easy to pass
q lot of worthless checks. but it's
harder TO pass the time in the dull
nonotony of prison life.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

Concert by United States Engineer
Rand. Franklin Park. 7:30 D. m.
The following Masonic organizations
viii meet tonight: Lodges-B. B.
French. No. Is, special, Myron NJ.
Parker, No. -. NJ. NJ. Scottish Rite
Nithras Lodge of Perfection, business.
Eastern Star-MiZpah. No. g.
TIC following ]. o. o. F. crganizatiops
will meet tonight: Lodges-Washing-
ton, No. s: Golden Rule, No. p: Am
ity, No. q: Phoenix. No. 28, regular
business. Grand encampment-Semi-
annual session, election of officers.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

Total for month .lSS, ,545
Sunday average for month. H.lSS
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Concert Today
By the U. S. Engineer Band, as
Franklin Park at 1890 P. NJ.
JULIUS HAMPER, Leader.

PROGRAM.
MarcIl-"The SuffraSettes" .Schreiner
Overture-"Pique Dame" .Supps
CzarjaS-''I.ast Love. .Glmpl
Grand "Reminiscences
of Scotland" "..-...........G Godfrey
Waltz-" "Girihjribin" .Pestaloz-a
Excerpts from The Sho Gun"
Characteristic-"Sia Guard
mOuI1J inka
Descriptive Fantasie-'.A Day in
West Point" Randy
The Star-Spangled Banner.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

1t is hoped that Blair Lee will do
as much of his campaigning as possible
around the borders of the District so
We can catch some of the drippings.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
Sunday,

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of June was follows:
June 4...........4S, COZ tJune 1S.......-.'4fl7l
June u..........47.O55 June 2S...........46.Sl 81
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
What's on the Program in
Washington Today.

CThe Times will be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertainments in
this column.)
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

ThS net total circulation OF The WASH
lEgton Times daily during the month OF
June was l,l65, 769. all copies left over and
when divided by e. the number Of days OF
publication. shows the net daily average ;or
June TO have been A. S37.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18
JUNE CIRCULATION.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
81 The Washington Times printed daily dur
InG the month Of June was as follows:
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

Total for month. ,s43, go
DSiIy average for month....,..... 5l,67s
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

George BaKhmeteff, who is 20 succeed
Baron Rosen as ambassador from Rus
sia, is no stranger to Washington. and
his selection for the post is gratifying
to those who knew him years ago as
secretary of the Russian legation here.
He has made a brilliant record as a
diplomat that mas been rewarded with
frequent promotions
The closing of the Columbia Club,
which had been the home of the Dis
tlict bicycle riders for well nigh thirty
years. emphasizes the fact that this
once favorite sport has lost its hold
upon the public and continues chiefly
In the sphere of utility. When the
Columbia Club was organized the o.d-
time high wheelers were still in vogue,
for II was well along in the sos that
the safety began to come into general
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

y morning contemporary says that
the Wiley case is likely TO be under dis
cussion a. the Cabinet meeting is prob
able" 1t seems even more than that.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

There is a sort Of feeling among the
Smiths in the Senate that they ought
hold almost balance of power when
the governor of Georgia joins the covey.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

A citizen of Wyoming now with us
expresses the opinion that the sun
dance is now tame" He should have
RItnes sed some of the recent efforts
to find a cool place in the shade.
The Washington times., 1911-07-18

When man comes 10 the United
States Treasury with the announcement
that he is "a born king of finance" he
discovers that he has run into a nest
of reCicides
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22
Our Small World

The headwalter evidently marked the
English accent, smiled. and voiced his
deductions.
You called 1t mealies, didn't you.
Sir no asked.
The Englishman glanced UP. ''What
do you know about mealies?" he de-
manded.
The waiter countered with another
question. Haven't you been In South
Africa. sir?"
Yes. Have your"
Yes, sir. 1895. With the mounted
police on the first expedition to Ma
shonaland."
That was all. The Englishman said
nothing more and the headwaiter still
quiet as TO voicc and courteous but mo
obsequious as to manner, finished tax
ing the order. The two outsiders. an
parently. were the only ones to fee
the drama OF the situation and ever
they did their best to appear blase and
travel-worn.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22
From Outing.

From Outing.
Three men were dining In one OF the
quiet but good New York hotels-there
are q few still left. One OF them was
an English.nen, q man Of wide travel
ana many n curious experiences--in
South and Central Africa, South Amer
lea, the Straits Settlements. The 9TH
er two men don't matter; they merely
happened TO be there.
A deferential headwaiter stood by to
take the order for dinner. Square
shouldered, clean-cut as to face, quiet
as TO voice. courteous but not obsequi-
Gus as to manner, he was close to the
ideal of what a headwaiter should be-
and be II understood right here that
this little anecdote draws no social dis
tinction Inc sets up no standard of
snobbery.
Green corn was suggested as a part
of the order. The E1glishman pro-
tested. i've bought and old too many
hundred tons Of the stLh," he said.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22

wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. In
~ short time I had gained my average
weight and am now strong and we'll"
Mrs. SALLIE STEVENS, Z. +. D., No.
8, Box 81, Waurika, Okla.
RI Another Grateful Woman.
Huntington, Mass.--"I was in a ner-
yous, run down condition and for three
years could find no help.
M 81 owe my present good health to
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Blood Purifier which / be-
Geve saved my life.
III my doctor knows what helped me
md does not say one word against it,
Mrs. MARI JANETTE BATES, Box
1S4, Huntington, Mass.
Because your case is a difficult one,
SECTORS having done you no good, do
sNtt continue to suffer without giving
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound a trial. 1t surely has cured
many cases Of female ills, such as in
EXAMINATION, liberation, displacements.
hbroid tumors, Irregularities, periodic
pains, backache, that bearing-down
1eeling, and nervous p%rostration.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22
A LADY LECTURER
Feeds Nerves and Brains Scientifically.

I llady lecturer writes from Philadel-
phia concerning the use Of right food
md how she is enabled to Withstand
Ne strain and wear and tear OF her
orduous occupation. She says:
Through improper food, imperfect
y digested, my health was complete.
y wrecked, and ] attribute my recov'
ory entirely to the regular use OF
2rape-Nuts food. 1t has, ! assure you,
roven an inestimable boon to me.
Almost Immediately after beginning
he use of Grape-Nuts ! found a graft
= ing change in my condition. The ter
I1ble weakness that formerly pros
ISated me after a few hours OF work,
11As perceptibly lessened and is now
My a memory-it never returns.
'Ten days after beginning on Grape
hts I experienced a wonderful in
ease In mental vigor and physical
bergy, and continued use has entire
freed me from the miserable in
mnia and nervousness from which
hsed to suffer so much.
I find Grape-Nuts very palatable
a would not be without the crisp,
Dicious food for even a day on any
hsideration. Indeed, / always carry
with me on my lecture tours"
Read the little book, The Road to
eAville." in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letter. A rev
auw~ara from time 10 time. They
eenulne, true. and full of latman
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22
AFFAIR AT
A. By s B !. a. E; sss ssaas,,. n.
HonSday Case" Etc
New York-Henry Holt q co-la

right in my conjecture, then? Had
Marcia Lawrence really come home
again?
The question flashed through my
brain like lightning. l had already
delayed too much; 1t was time that
/ did something.
In an instant ! had gained the path
and mounted the steps. One of the
windows was open. / passed through
1t into the library.
There vas a sharp click and in the
sudden flare OF light / found myself
looking down the barrel of a revolver,
behind which glared the sinister face
OF Lucy Kingdom.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22
plsTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages OF
horses, as well as dogs. cured and others
In the same stable prevented from having
the disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
for chicken cholera. so cents and $1.o0 a
bottle, S. and $40 the dozen. Any good
druggist, or send to manufacturers. Write
for free book. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind, U.S.A.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-22
Twice Convicted.

Another lawyers story arrives. We
are told that a man was charged with
picking a pocket the other day and
that when arraigned he pleaded
~guilty." The case went to the jury,
however, and the verdict was mot
guilty" And the court spake as fol-
lows:
"You don't leave this court without
D stain on your character. BY your
own confession you are a thief. BY
the verdict of the Jury, you are a
har."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.