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The Washington times., 1911-02-18
THE COST OF
GRADUATION GOWNS.

If ever there is a good excuse fol
sumPtuary rules and regulations, sucl
case is presented by Mrs. E. S
Mussey, acting president of the Board
of Education, who wishes to make the
experiment with the graduates of the
manual training and normal school
on the next class day. If her
plans are carried out, the grad
uatlng dresses of the young women
standing with reluctant feet" at the
threshold of life next spring will not
cost more than $25. She has in mind
All instance where the widowed mother
OF a last years graduate has not yet
finished paying for the elaborate toll
cite which she imagined the occasion
called for, but which, at the same time,
she could not afford. If the truth were
known great many similar instances
might be found. The desire on the
part of the graduates to signalize the
occasion by appearing in stunning cos
tunes is natural enough, and it is
quite possible that in most cases-thcir
parents can we'll afford to CRAFTY this
desire without too great sacrifice
But it is unfair to those in humber
who must either go into
debt or be subjected to humilating
comparisons when class daV comes
around.
A limit of $25 should still leave
room for the exercise of a great deal
of taste and ingenuity in designing
costumes which are at once
attractive and inexpensive. Indeed.
to make the best showing for such an
might we'll be regarded as
A meritorious contest. The PROPOSE
ton is we'll worthy of consideration,
at all events.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
CONGRESS TO PASS
THE BILLION MARK
Economy Plans of Early Part
of Session Fail to
Work Out.

They are talking of the appropria-
tions in billion-dollar terms again this
session. When the 4th of March arrives
1t will doubtless be found that the ex-
penditures appropriated for and au-
thorized have once more far transcend
ed the bilUon-dollar mark.
History repeats itself and so does the
story of the appropriations. At the be-
ginning of each session there is heard
anew the story of rigid economies to be
effected and at the close of each session
there is heard the story of how they
have failed to be brought about. The
course of the appropriations this ses-
sion has been much similar to what It
has been in preceding sessions.
The authorities on appropriations
about the House and Senate have come
to the conclusion that not much econ
omy IN the aggregate need be looked
for this session.
Course of Bills Slow.
The course of the appropriations bills
has been unusually slow. But those
that have been passed have run along
about even with those of last year. And
last year. the appropriations and au-
thorizations together mounted I'D to
only a little less than s1,lOO OOO. 600. This
year. they will run somewhere over
81, 900, 900, 900.
OF the fourteen great supply bills,
only six have passed both houses. These
are the army, District of Columbia.
Indian pensions, legislative, and rivers
and harbors. Six of the supply bills re-
main to pass the House-the naval,
military academy. diplomatic, fortifca-
tions, sundry civil, and general def
cheney. Two of these, the sundry civil
and general deficiency, have not yet
come out of committee. The Senate has
eight of the big supply measures which
II must pass before adjournment or
otherwise an extra session will be in
evitable; These are the agricultural.
appropriation bill, general deficiency,
diplomatic. fortifications. military acad-
emy' navy postoftice, and sundry civil.
Above Billion Mark.
II the Sulloway pension bill, increas-
ing the pension outlay about $45, 10000
Is passed, this will run the approprta-
lions far above the billion-dollar level.
The estimates for the next fiscal year,
Including permanent annual appropria-
tions, amounted to over $999 OOo 900. This
did not include the proposed pension in
crease, and there are at each session
certain authorizations that, while tech
nically not appropriations. amount to 4
contract Cor future delivery of appro-
prtations.
The Democrats have for a long time
hammered at the Republicans for their
sin Of extravaganza. II is likely the
Democratic leaders will make a siren
nous effort next session to make a rec
Ord of economy. But they will have
hard row to hoe if they depress the ap-
below the billion figure In
iividual Democratic members are rl5t
Is tnsistent as Republicans in getting
iberal allowances for their districts or
or the things in which they have par
ocular concern or interest As far as Il
an, however. a Democratic House will
rv to shift the blame for large expendi-
ures on a Republican Senate.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
OBJECTS TO CHARGES
FOR CHURCH NOTICES

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
Having recently settled in the Capital
CITY as pastor of one of the churches, it
Is with establishment and regret that
learn that the proprietqrs of the Wash
ington daily papers charge for the an
nouncement of church services and
news. 1t has been my lot to live and
work in large and small cities and
towns. but | have never known of any
city paper charging for the insertion of
church news until 1 came to Washing
ton, D. c.
custom continued without any thought
of it's unfairness both to the churches
and the patronizers of the newspapers.
1t is, nevertheless, unfair for a charge
for announcing the hour Of service and
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
Harem Skirt Appears
In Fifth Avenue Shops

NEW. YORK. Feb. 1S.-The question
whether American women will adopt
the harem skirt is about to be answered.
This latest fashion freak today made
it's appearance in several exclusive Fifth
avenue shops. and with bated breath
New York is waiting to see whether 1t
will be worn.
Close observers point out the fact that
the horrible hobble" gained quick pop
ularity in this country, and declare that
the appearance of the harem skirt in
public may be expected.
Like its predecessor. the hobble the
harem skirt is the product of Paris and
has already been worn in public by the
mannequins of the fashionable Partisan
modistes.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
NO MORE "D|K|NG UP"
FOR COMMENCEMENT
Mrs. Mussey Declares War
on Expensive Finery at
Graduation Time.

Simple, inexpensive gowns, costing no
more than a limit to be fixed by the
Board of Education after mature de-
| liberation, will mark the class day and
| graduating exercises of the Washington
High, Manual Training, and Normal
Schools this spring If Mrs. Z. S. Mussey,
acting president of the board. has her
way.
The suggestion is backed up by the
recommendation of the Parents Asso-
citation of Eastern High School and al
ready has the Endorsement of several OF
the high school principles.
as Appalling"
Mrs, Mussey has been doing a little
quiet investigating on her own account.
and she says the expense that some folk
go to to dixie out their children at
commencement time is nothing short of
appalling. II have found a number of
cases where widowed mothers borrowed
money to buy their daughters expensive
dresses for graduating" Mrs. Mussey
said. AN unusually pathetic case came
to my attention today OF mother who
has not yet finished paying for her
daughters graduation dress OF last
spring, bought on the monthly INSTALL
ment plan"
Mrs. Massey denied any intent to
deny young girls the pleasure Of
dressing well and adorning finery
within reasonable limits.
Mrs. Mussey's Plea.
"I realize that 1t is the most natural
thing in the world for a girl to want
to dress up her best for class night
and graduation" Mrs. Mussey admit
ted, but il should be no deprivation
for the children of the rich to make
the becoming sacrifice of dressing In
good taste for the sake of their less
fortunate school mates"
The measure Mrs. Mussey hopes to |
have the board pass contemplates a |
rule that not more than S25, or some |
amount near that figure. be spent on
the entire commencement and class |
night dresses.
The experiment was tried by mutual |
of the normal school girls at
their graduation last year, and they |
liked 1t, Mrs. Mussey said.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
Open Meeting to Discuss
Capitals Park System

Discussion OF the development of the
park system of Washington will be had
al a public meeting at Continental Me
mortal Hall a. $50 o'clock Monday
night under the auspices of the Wash
ington Society OF the Fine Arts. Thomas
Nelson Page will preside at the meet
ing, at which a letter from President
Taft will he read. Addresses will be
made by Secretary of the Treasury
Franklin MCNeagh. Glenn Brown, seCre-
tary of the American Institute of Ar
ChiteCts; Richard b. WatrOus, secretary
of the American Civic Association. and
4. r. Serven, chairman of the Board
Of Trades committee on bridges. Mr.
Browns address will be illustrated with
lantern slides.
The Chamber of Commerce, Board of
Trade, and citizens associations are CO.
operating with the Society of the Fine
Arts in arranging the meeting
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
Pythians to Celebrate
Founding of the Order

The founding of the knights Of Pyth-
las in Washington by Justus H. Rath-
bone and twelve associates February ~.
1864, will be celebrated by knights with
appropriate exercises at their temple.
CellOr George NJ. Hanson, Supreme
Keeper of Records and Seal Frank E.
" heaton, and Arthur J. Stoddard, COM
manding uniform rank. will make ad-
dresses.
The forty-seventh anniversary Of the
founding of the order will be observed
with especial interest the grand lodge
of the District of Columbia being known
as the mother lodge"
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

subject of sermon makes of it an adver-
tisement when it is not one. An adver-
tisement is intended to facilitate the
commercial enterprise of some person
or persons whereas a church announce
and religious evolution of the COM
munity and not to add to the financial
welfare of anyone.
1t is a pity that the Capital City has
not adopted the good example of other
cities in this respect and as the wrong
involved is probably unintentional
speedy discontinuanCe thereof will merit
the fullest pardon.
REV. EDWIN EVANS.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

through public sentiment to the in
dividual members of Congress, in be-
half of this legislation.
Senator Cummins' statement what
he proposes to do will be found in
another place in this paper. Every
civil service employe ought to read it,
and find encouragement in it.
The fight is half won. All that is
necessary is to keep on working.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
Sons of the American
Revolution to Dine

The District of Columbia Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution
will hold its annual meeting in the BAN
quet hall of the Arlington Hotel at
noon February %. The election of of
ficers and delegates to the next Con-
gress, at Louisville, Ky, will be held,
and reports from the treasurer, regis
trar, and historian will be received.
Representative T. NJ. Collier of Missis-
sippi will deliver an address.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
China Not to Submit
Without War, Are Signs

LONDON, Feb. S.-Notes received
today by the foreign office from va
rious European chancellories indicate
general belief that China will not sub
NIT to Russia's occupation of the Iii
province, in Chinese Turkestan, without
some show of resistance
1t is doubted. however, whether this
resistance will be other than diplomatic,
involving probably an appeal to other
countries
The attitude of the American State
Department, unofficiaIly expressed, or
posing Russia's position, is heartily sec
orded in England. The Morning News
intimates that Russia seized upon the
present time on account of China $ pre-
occupation with plague and famine.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

whether this order IS now valid-iudg-
ing from the lack Of enforcement as
manifested in the above mentioned case.
4. A further enforcement of this order
Wohld certainly have been, and is, clear
ly inconsistent, and, again, more or less
reiudicial to good discipline and es-
priI-de-corps throughout the entire pub
lie service.
INTERESTED.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

sioners. Let the children alone, and go
after older offenders. Don't try to get
your Commissioners out of office until
You have one better to put in. l know
whereof | speak when I say they are
the best ever.
Thanking The Times for its help in
the past and wishing it the brightest
OF futures, l remain c. L. c. s.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

Celebration of the forty-seventh ami
versary of the founding of the
Knights of Pythias, Pythian Temple,
l0l2 Ninth street northwest, tonight.
Meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of
Washington, Pythian Temple, p. m.
Automobile Show, Convention Hall, aft
ernoon and evening.
Meeting of the Mississippi Society of
Washington, Pythian Temple, S p. m.
Meeting of the Biological Society Of
Washington, Cosmos Club, H street
and lafayette square, s p. m.
District Federation of ESperantists
meets at Pythian Temple.
Banquet Maryland Agricultural Col
Iege alumni, at Arlington Hotel.
Entertainment of Swedish congregation
at Luther Memorial Church.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18


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The Washington times., 1911-02-18
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The Washington times., 1911-02-18

Readers The Times this department their
with letter
publication
however,
of paper TINES
lust evil
o utOrs.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

It must be getting on toward March.
That timorous statesman, Hon. Tom
Watson, once more breaks into a cold
perspiration, sets aflOat the familiar
rumOr that wicked and envious men
seek his life. and calls upon the high
sheriff of MCDuffie county 10 protect
him. Thus it was when the March
hares hailed him as a brother in the
early COS: thus it is in the midst of
the profound peace of today. He does
the men in buckram' great wrong.
They seek him out, not to assail him,
but are brought together simply by the
irresistible desire to watch him think.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

The net total circulation Of The washington
Times daily during the month of January
was ]: .SS5, all copies left over and re-
turned being eliminated. This number, when
divided by 26, the number Of DAYS OF pub
lcation. shows the net daily average for
January to have been a. 263
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

What a pity that the genius of
Touchstone failed to define for us just
what Russia may mean by a semi
ultimatum.''
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

Mischievous Mr.. Bennet has turned
in another alarm preparatory to his
forthcoming disappearance around the
corner.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
AmuSementS,

BeIasco-Mrs. Leslie Carter in Two
Women" 2:15 and SIS D. m.
National--Robert Edeson in where
the Trail Divides, 2:l5 and Sis p. m.
Columbia-Robert Hilliard in "A
Fool There Was" 2.15 and Sis D. m.
Chase's-"College Life" and polite
vaudeville 2:15 and Sis D. m.
Acknowledgment in Mid-Ocean," 2:15
and Sis p. m.
Casino-Motion pictures and vaude-
VILE.
Gayety-Golden Crook ExtravaEanza
Company. 2:15 and S:15 p. m.
New Lyceum-"The Yankee Doodle
Girls" 2:15 and S:15 D. m.
MAJ MaJestic--VaudevilIe
and skating after,
noon and evening.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

The Old Masters continue TO find
willing slaves who are ready to give
the revenues OF province for an ex-
panse of low lights and a signature.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

George Kcnnan annexed the aurora
borealis" for us long ago-in descrip-
tive terms which breathe and burn
with an enduring vitality.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
the relation between the

OF
and tha o
Of
Senator make oeomargarne free possible
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
Sunday,

ne number of complete and perfect copies
OF Inc Washington Times printed SUNDAYS
ouring the month Of January was as follows:
January l.......42. $40 January 22.....4S 29S
january S.......46. 293 January os.....44 $50
January l5.......47,l56
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
What's on the Program in
Washington Today.

(The Times will be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertainments
In this column. Phone or write an
nouncements)
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
Sports.

Basketball-Y. NJ. c. A: Regulars vs..
Carroll Institute, Y. NJ. c. a. gym
nasium, p. m.
Basketball-Y. NJ. c. A. Regulars vs.
Carroll. at Y. NJ. c. A. gym.
Basketball-lngram VS.. Rovers, at In
gram gym.
R. r. Y. NJ. c. A. smoker, at Riggs
House.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

The net total circulation Of The Washington
1lmes Sunday during the month of Jan
nary was 1888. all copies left over and re-
turned by agents being eliminated. This
number. when divided by 3. the number Of
sundays during January. shows the net Sun
DAY average for January to have been IS 67i
~ each issue of The Times the circulation
hEGres for the previous day are plainly
printed at the head Of the first page at the
left of the date line.
Entered at the Postoffice AZ washJ,s+or
d g. as second class matter.
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

The Russian duma has been asked by
the government. Just as a matter OF
courtesy, to approve OF the purchase Of
$50 OOC, 900 worth of battleships. Signifi-
cantly enough. the government went
ahead and named the vessels while
waiting for the parliamentary consent
The Washington times., 1911-02-18
JANUARY CIRCULATION.
naIIv

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month of January was as follows:
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

sotaI Tor the month................... 224. SS7
sunday average for the month";. 1856
The Washington times., 1911-02-18

TOTAL Tor the month :. o95 lSf
Daily average for the month";. 49S1S
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22

There is a light opera called, 1.-The
Time, The Place and The Girl". You
have possibly heard some songs from it
but if you havn't, always think of the
name of the opera when you write a
news item. Because news story, even
a personal item is not complete unless
you give the time, the place and the
name of whatever you are writing. For
instance: Miss Louise Smith visited
her cousin, Mrs. John Miller Sunday.
The name of the place where Louise
Smith lives is not given and the item
is not complete. A complete personal
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22

Chris Bewley farm vacated by Richard
Bennett, who will move with his fam ly
to Columbus, Ind.
Frank Knott was blowing i'll one OF
his fields the other day and the soil he
was tDrning looked as good as any river
bottom land we ever saw. His farm is
tor sale, and it seems to us bargain at
his price, $1,000 for l40 acres.
Lon Cowley has beautiful home AMI
farm; clean, well kept and inviting.
Lon is an up-to-date farmer. They ac-
cuse Lon of not working much. This
Is a mistake He either works or has II
done or he couldn't keep his place in
the order it is.
Charlie Miller has charge oil the Nc
Quady Roller Mills. He is assisted by
A. Hooberry, a splendid miller. They
report good business.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22
PICKED UP.

Crit Seaton has finished breaking
corn ground. Farmers generally around
Glen Dean are up with their work and
in good shape for spring when it opens.
Jas. II. Faith, of Lodiburg, says his
great grandmother had the distinction
of filing the first deed for record in this
county. 1t is on the records at Har-
dinsburg. 1t was for piece of land
now known as the Lloyd Yates place,
aud adJoins the Cunningham farm near
Chenault. Her will was very remark
able instI ument in which she willed a
certain piece of linsey and two linsey
petticoats to her daughters and frying
pan to another child.
Thos w. Stiff was here from Mooley
vile Saturday and sold his crop of 5000
pounds of Burnley to John Phelon & Co.
for So, 81 and 81.
Jas. T.. Mercer and family have moved
to Bowling Green.
Frank Lyons was selling off all of his
household effects at McQuady last Sat-
urday. His children will join him in
the West.
n
Vic Robertson says he has closed ont
all of his stock Of mules at Hardtnsburg.
He sold pair OF john mules Monday to
worland Carter for s435, and he believes
In advertising.
Mrs. Roy Anderson came in last week
from Denver, COL, to spend the spring
and summer with Mr.. .and Mrs. chas.
II. Anderson, near Guston.
o o
Frank Knott and son have rented the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22
HALF MINUTE TALKS WITH
OUR CORRESPONDENTS

and the only kind worth publishing
reads like this: Miss Louise Smith, of
Cloverport, visited Mrs. John Miller
Sunday. / hope you understand now
to remember to give those three facts
time, place and name.
We shall be glad to mail stamped en-
velopes to you on request. Just write
on any kind of paper, and write plainly.
Mr.. Willis, of Rosetta, wanted to know
why his items have not appeared for
three weeks. They reached us too late.
Begin writing today and send us news
letter that you will be proud to see in
the paper next week.--A. L. B.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22

Father Knue has started good roads movementa Mcuady
lie called meeting of the farmers in that vicinity and asked
cooperate improving the roads that lead to ST. Mars
the Woods They decided for their first work to improve
the roads oneha mile East and the distance West NORTH and
South furnish their labor tools and free to haul
from the hills and each man shodng himself responsible
the The work has already begun under
skilled supervision of Father Knue who says Come on in
stead of go ahead
believe that Father Knue has picked the right shovel to
roads The of improving roads must be taken
up gate by the himself There plenty of
available material every part of Breckenridge county for building
up the roads, all the county would adopt
Father safe in saying that vicinity would
greatly The farmers and of the county expect too
the County Road Supervisor and do not give enough aid
themselves to obtain improved roads.
initiative Mcuady excellent If the citizens
wend their thought and labor Father Knue pan
the place itself will be cleared of its mudhoe the streets will be
paired and whole benefited This personal system of
work tried the building of ST. May church of the Woods
The Father Knue built eddce and parrish valued
where said the people could not afford two hundred
dollar house of worship
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22

That there spirit Of good fellowship the Kentucky
editors evident from the fact that only the daily papers
giving space the comments of the press but the weekly
publications giving time their exchanges Several of the
State papers running column devoted to Wha Others Say
The jackson Times heads its clippings from the different
Sheets This idea which think started by Col Walton of The
Lexington Herald becoming popular and that crystal
Lies aerna feeling the members of the Kentucky Press
These geangs eliminate that breach of journalistic courtesy of
copying article from newspaper without giving the publication
credit Such interest manifested by the Kentucky
editors the enterprise of each other audab and will bring great
benefits them and to the State in general.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-02-22

1t is good to run across a person who
has consideration, and takes a liberal
view of another's efforts. Last week
accidently name was omitted from
a list in the society notes of those who
attended the missionary reception at
Mrs. Conrad's home. We explained to
the woman just how it happened. She
smiled and said with understanding,
'"That's all right, l am glad it was my
name left out instead of one of the
names of the new members.
We know d married couple-not new
ly weds either; who never call to each
other through the house. Haven't you
heard some people yell at the top of
their voices to each other? These two
always whistle.
"The large companies demand that
their travelling representatives have
the best personal appearance, said
Mr.. Hughes, manager of the printing
department of John P. Morton 81 Co.
last Thursday. ''It is required now
that man of the travelling profession
must be educated and have an attract.
i've personality before he can interest
or attract men to his business proposit-
ion. BY this Mr.. Huges did not mean