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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO
the following:
Berry A Marsh and Carrie Butler.
Thompson NJ. Hirst, jr., of Fails
Church, Va, and Edna May Bennett of
Merryfeld. Va.
William Fl. Johns and Bessie G. john
son.
john r. Omeara of Herndon. Va, and
Oracle L. Walker of Deanwood, Va.
Asa L. Soule and Laura Nj. Snaveiy.
Mordie L. Childress OF Goocnland
county Va, and Eta Lawrence OF Han
over county. Va.
Thomas j. Nass of Hanover. Va, and
Flossie H. Chapman of \ shiand, Va.
Willie 3 Thomas and Mamie TOombs.
Thomas Carter and Mary +. Bailey.
+ John =. Garrett and Annie 6. Ennis.
both of Richmond,Fa. = -
Robert Barrett. and Aantes M;,Harris:,
Raymond L. Parker of Bowling Green
Va. and Susan. E. S.sson Of 'Nindes Store
William H. HUMPHREYS and Marie
james E. Grissett and Florence NJ
Jones.
Edwin NJ. Gross and Louise 4. Slater
Ernest Jones and Beulah Williams.
Mary l.. F!nneyfrock of Redland. Nd.
Clay ChItister and Hattie E Day
,iLester y. Elliott and Georg Rlcks;:
Addison Maupin of this city and Beulah
G. Pr tchard Of Linden. Va
Herbert H. King of Coweta county,
Ga. and Eula x. Slope, of Han county.
Ga.
walker r. Campbell and Daisy B. Mar
tin. both Of Monroe, Va.
Nea Gordon and Lula Thomas.
Maurice E. Turner and Florence E.
Dow. both % Mex endree, Md.
James Shields and Susie Johnson.
Camp Jacobs and Alberta White.
Malcolm NJ Ruth and Beulah NJ. Folks.
Harry l.. Renolds and May A. Burn.
George B NC. Stringfellow and Grace
e. Goodyear. both of Carlisle. Pa.
Robert r. Lee and Lavania Hope.
John Jackson of this city and Nellie
Johnson of McLain, Va.
Edwin w. Dean of New York city and
Elsie B. Moore of Hoboken. N j.
Henry C. Pierceson and Winnie Brown.
Benning s. Allen and Alice V. Shoe
maker both of Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health Office in the, past
twenty-four hours:
Marie l.. c. "A. r. Emo. 50 years. III
n street northwest.
Michael O'Connor. 30 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Margaret Schworm, 66 years, Washing
ton Asylum Hospital.
RAYMOND F. Mccormick, IL years, 1906
G. street southeast.
Sarah Campbell, 81 years, 80 H street
northwest. =. -
John S. Wimsatt. So years. the Melrose
Fred II. Smerbitz, 45~years, 905 Sd street
Anna ". Lamb. 43 years, Emergency
Hospital. - = $500
Edward E. Baum. years. 1914 E street
southeast.
Mary A. Davis, 50 years. 2 Iowa circle
northwest.
John c. Heller. 30 years. sO7 D stree;
northeast
Anna Duckett, 40 years. Providence
| Hospi al.
| Annie Tucker. 7o years, Al New York
| avenue northwest.
Sarah Freeman, 81 years, 81 Brown
court southeast.
| William Juston. AZ years. 1116 Attn street
northwest.
Mary Allen. 40 years. Washington Asy-
| lum Hospital.
Rachel Tanksley. 81 years, Freedmen S
| Hospital.
| William Bean. 40 years. tuberculosis
| Abraham Cephas. 40 years, tuberculosis
/ Hospital.
| Thomas Clark, 62 years. James Creek
canal and n street southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
INTERESTS MILITARY CIRCLES.
Officers Non Committal on Senator
Penrose's Retirement Plan.

Military circles are interested in re-
port that Senator Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania proposes to offer an amendment
to the army appropriation bill when it
comes up in the Senate. prohibiting the
retirement of any officer of the army
above the grade of colonel. except for
disability, forty years service, or on
account of reaching the age of sixty
four years. until he shall lhave served
at least year in such grade.
Officers are unprepared to say what
the effect of such legislation would be
until they have seen the exact language
| of the proposed amendment AS now
| understood at the War Department, it
would prevent the compulsory retire.
ment of officers on reaching the age of
sixty-two years. as well as the retire
ment of general officers Immediately
upon their promotion a rewaru fol
lservices, according to the custom Of the
past. AS a specific instance of the ef-
feet of such legislation, it was pointed
out that 1t would prevent the retire.
ment of Maj. Gen. Ainsworth, ad5utant
general. as a lieutenant general. as pro-
posed in the Hay bill, unless he should
be advanced to that grade on the active
| list and serve in that capacity Tor "a
least one year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
Births Reported,

The following births have been re
ported to the health Office -in' the pas
twenty-four hours: -
Joseph T. and Emma H, Bresnahan
girl. "a.
Lawrence and Amy E. Klare, GIRL
Joshua T. and Catherine E.. Offutt, boy
Michael and Babee Abo0d, boy. ~
John d. and Rose E. Wilkins. boy.
Thomas II. and Rebecca WEIGH, boy.
Floyd and Louise Owen, boy:
Charles and Mary Monroe, girl...
John and Ella Lining. girl
Hugh and Genevieve McIsaac. boy.
Webster and 1neZ Parnell. girl.
Robert T. and Mamie Stark. girl
john j. and Mabel NJ. Phelan. boy,
Esrial and Pearl Malnick, girl.
Louis F. and Eleanor l. Kirby. girl.
Robert Mop. and Georgia K. Miians
boy.
Louis and Fannie Sidman, girl
Charles r. and May e. HAZEL, boy.
Philip and Alberta Scott, boy.
Ben and Mary Gray, girl.
Ulysses and Ruth e. Thomas. girl
James and Mary Norris, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

The commandant of the Marine Corps
and Mrs W. p Bddle entertained at
dinner last evening in honor of the as
sistant secretary of the navy and Mrs
Beekman Winthrop. The other guests
We're Representative Padgett, Gen. ana
Mrs. Leonard Wood. Capt. Caperton, 7.
s. N. and Mrs. Caperton. Mrs. r. +.
Musgrave, Lieut. Col. Charles l.. Nc
Cawley and Mrs. Walter lizard, daugh-
ter of the hostess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

The Star Carries by Far the Largest
amount of Classified or Want Advertis
ing in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

d. Howe Barger, editor and part owner
of the Mountain Messenger. is dead OF
pneumonia N Princeton. w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mrs John B. Larner has been called to
Mifflintown, Pa, by the death OF ner
brother. Mr.. Edmund S. Parker. Miss
Ruth Larner has recalled her invitations
for d luncheon during the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Representative and Mrs. Jones have
gone to spend the holidays at their home
in Virginia and will not return here TIL
January /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mrs. Rudolph, wife of Commissioner
Rudolph, will not be at home Fridays
until after January 1.
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: !. Silks and Dress
Goods Underpnsiced.
5ac. re AND oOc BLEACHED
Sheets. made standard quality. cotton
finish; 3-inch hem; we'll made; all
perfect; limit. to customer Doc
for Friday Neutrality-suspicious., S>S
.75c AIlL-WOoL.WaHITE EMBRQIp-
cred F'lannels. make useful Xmas
gifts; shown in large variety AMc
of patterns. For Friday at.:... wv
2.aOo YARDS OF EXTRA HEAVY
F'lanhels, in many new patterns in
Persian and lisht grounds, with blue
and purple figures loo value 1910
for Friday observation-disclosures. ~
LARGE VARIETY OF MESSALINE
Persians. silk and plain messalines in
! a large variety of combination and
plain colors to select from; usu-
ally sold at 75c. Special to- NNC
morrow at. ...-.....
A NEW LOT OF SECO SILKS, IN
every wanted color. including white
< serge md kiack: shesutiful six luster:
tsuitable for party dresses, soarfs. dolls
|. dresses and narys other :. :
'l IS Special sale Friday 12Hc
75c 45-INCH ALL-WOOL STORM
Serge, in navy, black, royal blue and
black: ezra heavy quality. Goods
I usually sold at 75c. Tomor7 AAc
row at. 9-.......
75c 3SzINCH SCOTCH PLAIDS, ~
/ many beautiful combinations, with
silk stripe, these .p;aids make pretty
children's dresses and waists. IWF
Sale tomorrow at.................
= GENUINE 1sINCH SERPENTINE
Crepe, in many new patterns. and full
range of colors.? They are in 3 to 10
foot lengths, for long and short XII
monos; 1sc value. : Sale price 1Dc
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spending the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pyles of 1886, street.
Mrs. Ronald VAN Aukens Mills and lit
tie daughter. Charlotte s FarQuhar, ar:
rived In Washington yesterday from
Tientsin, China. -
Mrs Charles W. Richardson will enter
tain In honor of Miss Lucy Hokes Smith
the morning Of January II. Mrs: Rich;
ardson will ask to meet Miss Smith the
friends of her daughter, Miss Amy Rich
ardson, from the debutantes> of this ana
last season. Miss Smith is the debufante
daughter of Senator and Mrs. Hoke
Smith of Georgia, and expects to arrive
in Washington January 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY

CONTINUED from Seventh Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

DIR. and Mrs. Edward A. Balloch an
nounce the engagement of their dau-h-
ter, Miss Agnes McGrew BaIloch, anu
Rev Stuart Bready of Philadelphia
The marriage will take place the Attn OF
January at the home of the brides par
ents, 1911 Rhode Island avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mrs. Ethel Hin Of New York city is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mss Laura P Waller Of. Brooklyn. n
Y. has recently purchased from Mrs Don
Cameron honse No. 1898 18th street north
west and will occupy il as her residence
Miss Waller asSed last winter at the To-
ronto apartment house. and found Wash
ing.on so delightful both as 70 climate
and its social Ife that she will make II
her future home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mrs. Boush. wife of Capt. c. j. Boush
T. s. N was the hostess at pretty tea
yesterday afternoon, when her daughter,
Miss Geraldine Boush, made her formal
debut.
The house was decorated throughout
with flowers. the debutantes bouquets
showing amid the foliage plants.
Miss Boush received in gown of white
crepe yelled i'm chiffon and carried large
bouquet of pink roses.
Mrs. COffman. wife of Capt. Coffman
of the Boston navy yard and sister OF
the hostess, and Mrs AIthouse wife OF
Capt. Althouse, presided at the tea
table.
Miss Rockwell and the Misses Parker
also assisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mrs. Warren. wife of Senator Warren.
will not receive today. She will be at
home Thursdays after January ] at the
New Willard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-21

Mr.. Clarence X. Pistol, Mr.. Rober
Harlow of Boston and Mr.. Theodor
Ross of Asbury Park will arrive Satur
PennsyIyania to spend a part of tn
Christmas holidays with Mr.. and Mrs
John n. Pistol at the Albemarle.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
TO PUT AN END TO
BRUTALITY TO ANIMALS

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Permit me. through the columns Of
your valuable paper. to express my APP
prevail OF the recent stand taken by l.
w. w. on the question ~ to humane
treatment to dumb animals, and to
voice a protest against the treatment
given horses by the inhuman brutcs in
whose care they are placed.
or course, II Ii well known that the
automobile has come to take the place
OF the horse in the commercial world.
but surely even In such q case the poor
horses should not be neglected and
/ wish to call attention particularly
to the inhuman treatment OF q horse
which I witnessed only few nights
and was standing near wagon on one
OF the principal thoroughfares Of the
city. It was weak ana SICK, and ,ap-
pearances indicated u had fallen. The
attempting to put It back to lie task Of
drawing a heavy wagon, when the poor
beast from fear and exhaustion, trem-
bling In every limb. staggered and al.
most fell. only to be prodded. and forced
again to It's feet. On demonstrating nnsn tin
rebuked for my interference. and only
on threats of calling an officer and
having him, arrested was this inhuman
brute persuaded to lead the poor miser-
AP Surely ely the humane people Of this city.
as well as the. Officers Of the law.
should be able to put q stop to these
cruel. practices. and ! am glad that your
paper provides z medium through which
incidents OF this character may DC
brought before the public.
Very respectfully,
A FRIEND OF THE HORSE.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
PROTESTS GATE RULE
AT UNION STATION

To the Editor the THE TIMES:
! notice In your valued paper OF the
18th instant an article IN the Mall Bag
column entitled Consciousness on Street
Cars" which brings to mind an expert
ence OF the saruc sort, II not worse,
concerning the neglect Of the general
pubic's welfare by the railroad COM
panies OF this rs well as other cities.
tuesday. November Is, I went over to
Union station to see an old and feeble
lady who has served this Government
FAITHFULLY for q number of years or
with her little six-year-old grandson. to
Visit one OF her sons. in Florida. OF
course. the mother and father Of the
boy were along, as they brought them
to the station TO zee them safely In
their car A they presented their tick
cts to the ticket puncher the daughter
60 downstairs to the track and see her
mother and son safely In their car,
the old lady being extremely feeble, and
to my surprise said request was post
lively refused. Instead. a negro porter
was called to taxe charge of suit case
and several other packages And It was
certainly pitiful to see them torn from
one another. practically with no more
feeling on the part Of the railroad COM
pany than II they had been separating
animals.
I think the general public are entitled
to little humon consideration along
whose respective roads they are COM
PEELED to use in getting around over the
country. but one woulI think that the
public were beholden to the railroads.
instead Of the contrary.
80 ''- A CITIZEN.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
DEFENDS THE SMOKERS
IN TOPICAL RHYME

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
In recent issue Of The TiNes' Mail
Bag received my share Of the medi-
cine for smokers kindly distributed BY
"Eoctor" James Kent, but
once heard II said that the man who
don't smoke, ~ apt to be one who cam
relish a joke. 4 this statement Is true,
Mo o: our friend. asmoSeiess J i'm 'af 1
wonder why nature 10 this planet sent,
in this generation tobacco and Kent.
He tells us tobacco 10 vile and unclean,
that smoking leads onward to many
things mean and hammers rs hard
smoking doctors fraudulent Q',acks"
He rays that smoking brings many
diseases. but I'll venture to say that he
eats as he pleases. Now. dear "Uncie
Jim." You know I'm not Joking when
smosns 10 n yoa rs %sa With
any card In the deck. ",or float nightly
schooners of booze" down your neck
Do you Islander your neishbor, or are
you prcfane; are you thoroughly selfish
or foolishly vain? Than we humble
decalogue you obey to the letter? Or
IL You are perfect, pray why do you
roam through this wicked planet for
Heavens your home?
Now, if you wish people To thirk you
are Wise. JUST manage to dig" tbs
find mary folks will kindly declare. you
are Solomon Jim" because you are
fair. And some future day. II you cvei
sh"lli 'cronk," may you reach home
where you'll never smell smoke.
more than half done, till write Uncle
Jim's' cpisa-h. but lest I provoke MI
Editors frown. I'll here bid adieu I,
this man Of renown. w. w. PUGH.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18

his own legs for the trescherous com
pauions that they are. Who disbe.
lieves the things they promise and
cannot perform. Who knows them for
insurgents against the will. Who
ceases to rely on something that has
ceased to exist. For age creeps up
ward from the legs, rather than down.
ward from the brain.
In giving up baseball "Kid' Elberfeld
proves himself philosopher. Unlike
other intelligent men he recognizes his
crucial limitstions. He understands
that young mans head may divide
the empire Of the body with an old
mans legs. He knows enough to dis
count an inevitable result and change
his occupation while he still has time.
No tears need be shed over the
future Of "Kid" Elberfsld. What his
legs deny his good sense win provide.
But what lesson and example Is
there in this sweet reasonableness for
all the numerous tribe of laissez faire
who pitifully continue miserably to
attempt the impossiblel
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Some time since I saw an attack on
the Associated Charities in which the
chief argument was, that such a small
per cent OF the amount donated. for
that cause. reached the intended bene-
fciaries, stating that the greater part
was paid out for salaries and expenses.
A striking reply to this argument
servation, which would like to relate,
through the columns Of your valuable
paper.
A certain gentleman of this city be-
came addicted to the curse of drink
He went from bad to worse rapidly. and
finally absconded with a small sum Of
entrusted funds. leaving q wife Just
out Of the hospital. four small children
and two months house rent due The
owners of the funds, II seems, sought
his arrest OIL tho grounds of embezslo-
nent: while the wife sought the same,
on the ground Of non-support; applying
the Associated Charities for food and
fuel. Under the skjllful management of
the A. c. $40 for food and fuel repre-
sented the entire direct cash outlay.
But arrangements were made by which
the children received clothing; a mes
funds, or his representative, "Not to
prosecute" The offending party and
his employer were located. and a busi-
ness agreement was effected without ar
rest, by which the said employer obIi-
gated himself to give the said offender
$500 per week plus car fare to the wife;
sum estimated at over $500
To this might possibly be added In
cidental benefits, of both moral and
financial nature. Of infinitely greater
value, such as tho restoration Of a hus-
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
THE LESSON OF "KID" ELBER-
FIELDS LEGS.

'Kid" Elberfeld, long time star of
the Washington baseball club, has de-
clined an honorable and remunerative
offer from Baltimore on the ground
that he is having trouble with his legs.
Astute "Kid!" He is wise man
who knows his own legs, and who has
the will to stife the human inclina-
ton to believe them still good after
they have really gone bad. Legs in
the true sense of the word are the
peculiar possession of youth. After
ward they are mere crutches, stills
precarious underpinning. The boy
about to dive presents leg that has
In it the spring, the frozen motion OF
bent sapling. A few years later il
might be the spindled or upholstered
support of piece of furniture. Not
for nothing did civilization, which aimi
at pretense, invsnt long trousers-anc
long skirts.
Again. he il q vise man who know
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
RETIREMENT OF REAR AD-
MIRAL WAINWRIGHT.

The retirement of Rear Admiral
Richard Wainwright will attract
general attention throughout the coQn-
try, both on account of his long ana
conspicuously brilliant services and
because his name is inseparably linked
with some of the most important and
far-reaching events in American his
tory. Admiral Wainwright first came
prominently before the public on
February Is, 1893, when the Maine, of
which he was executive officer, was
blown up. He was most positive of
those who contended for the theory of
an outside explosion, recently estab.
hshed, and at the battle of Santiago
there was never a more intrepid and
successful action than that of the
Gloucester under his command in de.
stroying the leading Spanish torpedo
boats in the first few minutes of the
engagement. The nations Christmas
wish for Admiral Wainwright win be
many years added to life already
crowded with honors.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18

Rand ana father 70 his family, ana the
reformation OF q slave-to-drfnk.
I DO not mean to say or imply that
the Associated Charities official in
charge OF this case accomplished all
this unaided and alone; nor ID such ever
done. But DO mean to say that she
was very active, influential and skill
full In the matter, and by utilizing other
influences, the result was accomplished.
A large per cent Of those who seek
financial aid Of the Associated Charities
need advice much more; advice for
themselves and to their natural sup
porters. Many OF them are improvident,
bad managers, out OF work. and gov
erned BY freakish notions.
The Associated Charities knows that
q dollar earned 10 worth much more
than dollar obtained by donation, and
acts accordingly.
Let no one 1egrudee the meager sal
nries paid to the Associated Charities
workers. They are the true Decreases
OF this day, and tust as ''full OF good
works" as the original. Nothing but
the love OF doing good could keep them
ut their ar6uous posts for years, at
small salaries, long hours, and inspire
them to prepare for greater usefulness.
II the Associated Charities workers
were inspired only by the size Of the
salaries, as other employees are, the as
ISOLATION would fall to pieces like a
child's block house. AZ
r. r. CIBRS
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
SOLOMONIC PROVISO
OF PUNISHMENT
To the Editor of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES
A convict OF Virginia is pardoned
upon two provisions. namely. banish-
ment to Colorado or confinement with
treatment to cure or death in some
institution for consumptives.
It Is said, editorially, that the pro-
viso of Punishment is Solomonic. But
is II wise and we'll? 1t does not seem
SO to me. No State has right Of law
or privilege of sovereignty to free 1T
self of incumbus at the expense OF an
other State. That which Is hurtful and
Objectionable to Virginia is hurtful and
Questionable to Colorado. and vice
versa. There are many places for hab-
itation In Virginia equally equable for
consumptives as in Colorado. and. 4
Gle of family in Virginia, Is nearly 30
in point OF time. and Of greater incor-
venience to reach. At any rate. there
are numerous places in Virginia fav-
orable for consumptives far enough
away from habitation to secure 1t froE,
Infection.
Virginia should take care Of Its con-
sunptives as Of its convicts. There u
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
DO OFFICEHOLDERS READ
HANDWRITING ON WALL

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
1t 10 really amusing to notice how
deeply interested certain Republican Of
nceholders have become in the strict
adherence to Civil Service rules in re-
gard to demotions Of employees In the
Goyernment service. Their pretended
righteous INDIGNATION that demotions
should be made without giving the de-
motee hearing Is extremely grotesque.
l suppose they think that all removals
and demotions OF Democrats during the
Republican regime was FOR the good
OF the service All Of the. State Re-
publican clubs IN the city OF Washing
ton today are differed by civil service
employees Of the Government. and 1t Is
the business of each State club to know
the politics OF all Government en-
ployes from their respective States.
Why, they make the old Interstate
Democratic Association look like small
change. Nay, nay, Pauline; when the
Democrats again assume control OF the
reins Of the Government We Will give
them little Democratic civil service.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18

been prosecuted by the Government for
conspiracy In restraint qf- trade.
The Government that prosecutcs II
has for years resisted every effort TO
induce IL TO pension It's WORKOUT
workers.
The great railroads are vigorously
regulated by the Government. Yet
most or them have retirement. and pen
sion systems for their employees.
The Government that is good and
virtuous enough to regulate them will
have none Of the humane, Christian,
efficiency producing pensionine and re-.
tirement plan.
10 there any good reason why the
Government should be apart from
other big employersf
II is the greatest single employer in
the land. Its example would be Of
incalculable benefit in moving still
moro of the great labor employers to
adopt the system that takes away
the terror of old age, makes workers
more satisfied with their conditions,
and increases their capacity to pro-
duce.
The civil pension list is the rule
among progressive governments. Not
to maintain such an establishment 10
the exception. It is, further, putting
q premium on inefflciency, careless
ness, disloyalty. It makes the Gov
eminent employ least attractive to
the best, most earnest, and sincere
workers, when it ought to be made
most attractive to such.