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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

JAMES HOME CURE REMEDIES
Will be furnished at the following
prices
Whisky, Wine or Beer. .$12B0
Tobacco. Cigarettes or Snuff. -. 500
Nervousness and Insomnia.... 800
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

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Booklet on Sanatorium and Home
Treatment of Drug Additions, Drunk
enness and Tobacco and Cigarette
Habits. containing testimonials, etc.
sent sealed under plain cover. Cores
pondeuce confidential. Address Charles
B. James Sanatorium. Dept. 8. 1sS Pop-
lar avenue. Memphis. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
FREE DRUG CURE
HypOdermic or Internal

Charles B. James. Dept. 8, 1873 Pop
lar ave-, Memphis. Tenn: Please send,
all charges paid, a FREQ trial bottle
for patient using Estate here num-
Der grains used each "a hours)
grains OF Estate kind of drug hers)
....-...... STATE IL
used by mouth or hypodermically
....... ......... ..................
Name
Town State
Nearest Express ONCE
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USED TOBACCO THIRTY YEARS

Lacys Springs, Ala, July IS. 1903.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
CLERKS HAVE A SNAP,
IS BELIEF OF JONES
To the Editor Of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
I fail TO see any economy or humane
act when it comes to the Government
employees pension, unless we consider
the length of time they have worked
and the salary they have demanded
during that time.
There are some employees that get
enough in their time of service that II
they were to use little economy they
would not need any pension for the fu-
ture. While, on the other hand, II the
Government does not pay sufficient
salaries that they may lay up suf-
ficient funds for the future, why in the
world don't they get out and do business
for themselves, and make their own
pensions.
Why, just because they have a snap.
and know it!
When you see man that has been
an employe of some corporation and
retired on pension, you can count on a
man that has rendered valuable serv-
fee, and has racket his constitution for
the good of the corporation. He has
not just merely lived the time away by
taking 1t easy.
/ think this is a serious question, and
well worth plenty of consideration.
. Where will you find a man in the
Government that Is not getting ample
pay for his service?
If he is worth more and has an ambi-
ton to make good he will have a
chance, and there will be thousands of
people just as able and anXiously
awaiting such a position without the
pension. FRANK JONES,
1320 w street northwest.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26

I fare was begun, not for vital reforms
not Ho.. relief of the masses from the
| high cost of living: not on the favored
ones who are reveling in luxury, and
growing rich at Government expense;
| but upon the unprotected Government
empIoye, and for what reason?
Why, to satisfy party pledges and fur
ther their own political ambitions: but
it is falsely alleged that it is necessary
to the practice of Governmental econ
omy. God save the mark.
While millions are annually. diverted
from the public treasury to improve dur
political rivers and harbors; to provide
pro-election public buildings; Tor gratui-
tous supplies, and extorticnate pensions
for army and navy officials, and, fur
ther, to construct at enormous cost, a
navy to guard our useless insular pos
sessions, and be in readiness to destroy
an imaginary foe; to the sacrifice and
loss of the Government employees mea-
ger stipend and livelihood, even though
his home be dismantled, and untold sut-
fering enSue.
Have we, indeed. fallen upon evil
days? Is the hand of Providence
stretched out against the people of the
land? Must few public servants BE-
permitted TO control the lives and des-
tiny of the citizens of this vast repub-
lie?
Have we in truth entered upon a new
period in our history when it becomes
necessary to chastitse the American
people and desolate their homes To
crafty ambition and modify the defects
of legislation?
When in the course of human events
il becomes necessary to dismiss or de-
mote the employees of a Government so
great and resourceful as ours to over
come the eXceSses and mistakes of un-
wise legislation, 1t would appear we
have not yet mastered the true intent
and meaning of our form of govern
ment, while LinColns immortal declara-
ton that this is Government by and
for the people is to be TO longer true.
around in a sea of uncertainty, hardly
knowing whittier We are tending.
Give but the reinS of government into
the hands of men infatuated with ego
and political ambition, and any cruel
and irrational thing may be expected.
The fact, however, remains that the
true and tried men in the various de-
partments of the Government are those
whose constant labors and long expert
ence, continue year after year, regard
iess-of the ever-recurring political up-
heavals. The affairs of the Govern
ment, moving along with unostenta-
tious but daily regularity, are kept up
by the unexampled skill of the man
higher up.
But the clouds Of reform. bringing
better and more humane treatment TO
the faithful. are gathering. and will
soon unite, when the naughty spirit OF
pride of Office coupled with lofty no.
litical ambition, which already have
made wrecks of thousands on the sea
of political life, will surely bring a lust
retribution end political oblivion to
fhousands more. VERITAS.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
THINKS PENSIONS WOULD
BE A GOOD INVESTMENT
To the Editor, Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor. Of THE TIMES:
Our attention has been called to a
short article from Leslie's Weekly,
headed Fearful Cost of War" in which
figures are given showing what it has
cost the United States for pensions
since the close of the civil war, and
cites 1t as a good sermon against in
creased armament, to which no objec-
tions can be taken provided the world 8
peace can be maintained without it, and
without war And we certainly believe
in making every laudable effort to
maintain the worlds peace without
war and unnecessary armament.
Accepting the premise that the civil
war was necessity to remove obstruc-
tions that hindered the material, edu-
catiopal and moral growth of the coun-
try, was it not one of the most econom-
ical investments the United States has
ever made, and that without much
previous militarism?
When we remember the civil war
saved the Union, freed the slaves, and
placed the Government on a better
foundation for peace and prosperity, we
may add the first cost of the war to the
cost of pensions up to date, and it Is
but drop in the bucket compared to
the billions 1t has added to the wealth
of the United States by making it pos
sible for her people to cooperate on all
lines Of industry, education, and mo-
rality.
Not only SO. but the saving of the
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
DEFINITE RESULTS OF MILK
INQUIRY.

The special milk committee of the
| Chamber of Commerce has rendered a
service of inestimable value to the
people of the District of Columbia by
bringing about what must ultimately
be recognized as definite settlement
so far as Washington is concerned, OF
the controversy over the tuberculin
test and the numerous other issues
which arose last fall when the milk
producers and milk dealers attempted
to increase prices.
Before the Chamber of Commerce in
vestigatcd the milk question, the tuber-
culin test, the bacterial standard, pas
teurization, milk temperatures, and
other technical issues involved in regu-
lation of our milk supply were believed
by many citizens to have been raised
by scientists, who saw milk only
through a laboratory test tube.
The committees report, made pub
lie today, should do much to eradicate
this impression. 1t must not be for
gotten that the committee was COM
posed of five laymen-fve hard
headed business men of Washington,
whose viewpoint, if at all distorted,
might be expected to cause them to
favor those interested especially in
the commercial instead of the human
side of the milk problem.
The committee, however, declares
unqualifedly in favor of the tuber-
culin test, with this proviso: That it
be applied gradually, in order that pro-
ducers may have time to prepare
themselves and to prevent even tenn
porary milk famine" or abnormal in
crease in price. Fortunately,s . this is
exactly the basis upon which the tuber-
culin test is being enforced by the
District Health Officer.
Considered from the present, legal
standards, the committees recon-
mendations will be accepted by many
as radical. Considered from the stand
ards of many other cities, and from
the standards demonstrated to be COM
mercially possible, they are no more
than they should be. The committee
declares it is possible to eradicate
bovine tuberculosis, and urges that
Washington do all in its power to
stamp out the disease in this com
munity, by requiring that all cattle
whose milk is consumed here be sub
iected to the tuberculin test
1t remains for the Chamber of Com
The Washington times., 1911-01-26

Cognomens representing everything
from the dishes found on the sumptubus
!, banquet board to the animals kept IN
a circus ipenagerie are arrayed on the
pages Of the new Washington telephone
directory, which has just been issued.
Drinks are represented, too. but may
be IL would be Just as well not to men,
tion them, because there are only three
Beers and fifteen Stems. What is worse,
/ there are six ,Fawcetts. four Botelers,
! and only one Mixer As usual. the
| higher priced liquors are scarce. There
Is only one Champagne and two Wines.
However, there's some consolation in the
/ fact that there are only two Glasses.
But even with the limited amobnt OF
drinks. there was enough to make one
Tumelty and eight Rowes. Altogether
/ there were three Bunns
For calmer, sober thought and MORN
ing-after quenchers. the book shows
THAT Washington has three Pitchers,
three Lemons. two Seltzers, and thirty
nine Waters.
For the bath. there are two Pools,
three Shores. Moss, three Hedges, and
Littlewood. The bathers will have to
be careful, though, because there are
seven who 'are Nye. and two Lisners.
Students of the telephone book will
have trouble piecing out humanity with
the bodily members given. because there
are six Shinns for one Legge. and only
three Hares for two Heads. Besides
there are two Nees and two Lipps. one
Cheek; and one person is AIcorn. still
there are eight who are Strong, seven
who are Hale, but only five are Abel,
Washington must not be a bad place
to live, regardless of the fact there are
only five Laws, for there are three
Angels and no Satans. There are fifty
seven who are Wright and none who
are Wrong. Furthermore, there are
twelve who are Rich TO one who is
Poor to say nothing of the twenty-e eight
Nichols
II may be that Washington has an
anvil chorus. because there are seven
Hammers and nine Knox. but 1t is con-
SOling to know there are tWenty-eight
Harpers, thirty-three Bells, and three
Tunes.
Washington finds herself in a some
what peculiar predicament with ten
Bosses and only four who respond to
the call Of Work. There are forty-one
who Wood and four are Slye, but only
three are Aiken for work.
Nautical difficulties are encountered.
too, because there are two Ships and
only one Sailer. There are three Helms
and four Hulls.
Probably the Aver is responsible for
the three Hichews and one Shlver, be-
cause there are thirteen Winters and
only seven Sommers. However, with
all the Winters, there are but eight
Shows and only one Blizzard. and some
protection ought to be afforded by the
nine Hoods and two Suits.
Although there is only one Trott,
there are six Belts and five are Wise.
One is a Hero.
There probably will be matrimonial
troubles over the fact that there are
only two Groomes for three Brides.
For the Washington banquet there
are seven oysters. thirty-nine Murphys,
three Beans, four Fowles, three Rab-
bits, thirteen Lambs and one Coffee.
There are two Bears, siXty-eight
Campbells, twenty-five Lyons. sixty
four Martins, twenty-three Foxes. twen-
ty-twe Wolfs and twelve Kerrs. While
there are only three Birds. there are
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
HAS NO SYMPATHY FOR
CONFIRMED OPIUM USERS

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
A late article on the proposed Iegis-
lation, prohibiting the sale of opium, in
cludes a letter to Congress from a
self-confessed dope fiend," who i'm
plores that august assembly not to de-
prive him or others whose habits are so
confirmed that the deprivation means
torture.
He, says he might as we'll "be burned
at the stake" as to withhold his pois-
onous solace!
He ought TO burn, rather than to
eat, that thousands of our children
should be led to his fate, blindly and
ignorantly, through a mistaken Glenn
ency toward the self-created degene-
rates,
Let each suffer for his own sins, nor
seek to throw the burden on the inno-
cent.
A humane, normal person would i'm
plore Congress to throw safeguards
about those of weak will power. who
need restriction before they, like the
correspondent, become helpless and
Shrek for mercy! INTERESTED.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
GOVERNMENTS ADVANTAGE
At GREAT FALLS.

If the Washington Railway and
Electric Company controls valuable
water power rights at Great Falls,
why has it not exercised them?
This question naturally springs into
the mind of one who considers the pro-
posal that the District utilize Great
Falls power for public lighting. 1t
seems reasonable to suppose that, if
it were possible to save money by
using water powey for electric light
ing instead of steam power, the rail
way and electric company would now
be using water power. The reasonable
ness of this is accentuated when one
considers that the company has made
thorough investigation of Great Falls
power. and has refrained from at
tempting to use it.
The reports of NJ. o. Leighton, of the
Geological Survey, and c. Edward
Wright, the attorney d the Interior
Department, offer what seems to be
complete answer to these questions.
According to them, Potomac river
power cannot be utilized profitably by
any private company, because of the
rights and real estate holdings of the
Government. On the other hand, it
can be utilized by the Government or
the District for the same reason that
shuts out private parties. The electric
company cannot acquire the Govern
ment's rights. The Government can
acquire the electric company's rights.
Another reason for the apparent
practicablity of the use of the power
by the Government or the District is
that the development of the pro iect
would not be dependent upon profits.
Income would have to provide operat
ing expenses, interest on investment,
and sinking funds, but no dividends.
Mr.. Leighton estimates that we could
save money on our public lighting and
liquidate our debt for the establish
ment of the lighting plant in twenty
five years.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
GOVERNMENT CLERKS
CANNOT CAMPAIGN

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
DO not overlook In your campaign for
free speech for Government clerks, sub.
division of Civil Service Rule l.
which follows:
No person in the executive civil SER
vice shall use his official authority or
influence for the purpose of interfering
with an election, or affecting the result
thereof. Persons who by the provisions
of these rules are in the competitive
classified service while retaining the
right to vote as they please, and to eX-
press privately their opinions on all po-
litical subjects. shall take no part in
political management or in political
campaigns"
My member of Congress. ignorant OF
this order, wanted me to take the stump
in his behalf last fall. When l applied
for twenty daYs' leave ito be charged
to my annual leave) for the purpose,
was promptly served with a printed
CODY of this order.
Clerks can no longer be of service to
their members of Congress, except to
sneak up and cast very silent ballot.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
"UNCLE JOE" REVEALS THE
GIFT OF SONG.

Are there no limits to the gifts and
graces of Uncle joe Cannon, that
Crichton of statecraft, that Alcibiades
of our social life? Others, learning OF
the reproach which had fallen upon
their constituents, charged with traf-
ticking in their franchises, would have
dissolved in tears. They would have
smeared the blot by attempting to
wipe it out. The Mario of the House
dissolyes in song. He greets the to-
tally irrelevant association of his
name with Vermilion county, not with
coward apology, but with a recita-
tive taken from THE Army in Flan-
ders." followed by that mellow old
aria, "Thrce Black Crows" All this
without taking the keen eye of the
lion tanner from contrite House or
removing the companionable panatelIa
from his lips.
For long the House has needed a
trained leader to enliven its delibera-
tions with a few happy selections
from the masters of music. A few
bars from Fra Diavolo"-to cite a
purely casual example would do much
to brighten the daily pages of the
Record. The abounding spirits with
which biennial session closes has
been known to degenerate into mere
horseplay, whereas, under orderly and
capable leadership, it might become
a great Gregorian chant which visitors
would attend from all parts of the
country.
1t is rather unfortunate that the
most democratic of Republicans, the
most versatile of the present Majority
in the House, should have kept this
special gift so long concealed. No
Committee on Committees could posi-
bly, select a kapelmeister so efficient as
Uncle Joe.'' Resolving itself into
chorus, it would still leave much to be
desired after one had heard the
Speakers version of Three Black
Crows" He will leave us still won
dering that one small head and thorax
should be capable of SO much.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26

| Union, freeing the slaves and cementing
the country made il possible for the
nation to become a world power" free
Cuba. the Philippine Islands, better the
condition of the Hawaiians by annexa-
ton, give Japan a wonderful lift to
better things, and build the Panama
Canal
1t, also opened the nations eyes to
thesfact that there is a better method
of settling differences than by war
foot a powerful influence to maintain
the worlds peace by peaceful meas
ures.
Again, viewing it from the same
premise-necessity-t cost of pensions
to the United States sinks into insig-
nificance when compared to her other
costs of living. -
CIVIL WAR VETERAN.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
Taft Will Travel On /
Modern Traction Line

When President Taft boards a private
car of an electric train at Decatur,
ILL.,, on February IL, he will have the
distinction of being the first President
of the United States TO make use of an
interurban traction system while tour
ing the country.
The announcement of the Presidents
Western trip has just been made, one
OF the features of the journey being
q trip from Decatur to Springfield,
H., over the fine of the Illinois Trac-
tion System. The journey will be made
in the private car of Representative
William 3. Mckinley. and the office car
''2y3S3''-these two conveniences forming the
presidential special" for which all
other traffic will be sidetracked.
This special will be followed by
another for the representatives of the
press. who will accompany the distin-
guished traveller
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
Senator Norris Brown
To Support Taft

Senator Norris Brown of Nebraska.
one OF the Republican Senators who
signed as a member of the National
Progressive League. has set forth his
intention to support President Taft in a
letter addressed to the President
This action Of Senator Brown is in
terpreted as indicating that while some
of the members of the league may be
opposed TO the denomination of Mr..
Taft. others are not, and are merely in
terested in furthering the popular gov
ernment movement. Senator Brown and
Senator Dixon take the position that
the league is enlisted in the cause of
good government, and is not to oppose
or further the aspirations for office Of
any particular man.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
.ANTEWCE CRUSADE
IS GIVEN IMPETUS
Prompt Action Expected to
Follow Meeting of Cur
few Committee.

some action favoring a District cIrfew
law, closer espionage of picture shows.
and policing of the city streets by wom-
en- and plain clothes officers, seems cer-
taih to be taken in the near future.
judging from the sentiment which an
pears TO be current in Washington to-
day. following the meeting of a COM
mittee representing the Curfew Club
at the horne of Mrs. G. T. Smallwood
last night.
Judge William II. De Lacy, of the
Juvenile Court, ,statedIAmphaticaIly that
ne did not believe Washington boys and
girls are as depraved as some recent
aghators would have the public think.
Last Resort.
He favors the passage of a curfew
law as last resort to protect the NOR
ais of the city's youths, but in his opfn
ion there are some things of basic i'm
portance to be remedied before the cur
few law is looked to. Home influence,
he argued, is the factor in a child's life
which makes character.
If 1t is right, no curfew law is needed;
and If the home surroundings are not
right the statute books might be COW
cred with curfew laws all to no avail.
The burlesqUe theaters received a
hard rap from the judge. In them. he
said, the men of the coming generations
get their first notions of wickedness,
and until they are closed, it would be
futile to hope for much improvement in
the morals of young people of the city.
Going even further, the Judge asserted
menace. Not only do they frequently
teach immortality, but they take from
children's pockets money which ought to
go for food and clothing.
Comes to Defense.
Earl Goodwin came stoutly to the de-
fense of the motion picture houses. He
denied that the majority of the films
are vicious, and pointed out that the
picture show is the best opponent of
the saloon which a community can sup
port. He favors censorship by women,
rather than the police censorship. In
stincts Of morality would prompt action
on the part of the women censors, he
claimed, whereas the police try to keep
within the strict letter of the law, ia
voring the offensive pictures just as
much as possible.
In order to carry out the purpose OF
the Crrfew Club more fully, subcom-
mlttees within the committee of 100 are
" DC ldultu.
Chairman Named.
Chairmen of the various committees,
with instructions to choose their own
associates, were appointed as follows:
Publicity, Rev. Zed H. lCopP; pastoral,
Rev. DR.. G. Freeland Peters; legislative,
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. Of the W. G.
T. u; locality, c. W. Skinner, superin-
tendent of the industrial school of the
District: Endorsement, Mrs. George Otis
Smith; District committee, A. E. Shoe
maker; finance, +. S WesCOtt
To have a sermon preached in every
church in the District on the first sun
day in February advocating the passage
of a curfew law, will be one Of the
aims of the pastoral committee.
The publicity committee will meet to
discuss plans for its campaign tonight,
at 7:30 O'Clock, in the office of the Rev.
Zed H. Copp, els Fourteenth street.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
Fee for Marion Butler
Blocked by Jeff Davis

Senator JEFF Davis. 1the. low-cembed
rooster OF the Ozarks," swooped down
on an item proposed as an amendment
to the Indian appropriation bill calcu-
lated to benefit former Senator Marion
Butler when il was before the Senate
for discussion. and proceeded to tear II
to pieces. senator Davis raised point
Of order against IT, and Vice President
Sherman sustained IL.
The item that excited the wrath of the
Arkansas statesman proposed to pay
S90,000 to attorneys for the Colville In
dians. Senator Davis objected.
A sharp discussion of the matter fol-
lowed, but the Vice President ruled with
Senator Davis and Mr.. Buffers fee was
blocked.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26

merce to complete the public service
begun by its committee, If it will now
gather its many forces for concerted
campaign for the enactment of the
laws recommended, the people of Wash
ington will reap everlasting benefit
from the committees labors.
The Washington times., 1911-01-26
THINKS TIME OF. CLERK
WILL ARRIVE BEFORE LONG
thc Editor of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
The Republican party was successful
at the last Presidential election because
the people were led to believe it would
best subserve their. present and future
interests.
Instead, as soon as new Government
officials were installed. vigorous war