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CAPITAL TALES AND CORRIDOR STORIES

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PRINTERS RIGHT IN
REPUDIATING THREATS

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
The action taken by the printers in
repudiating the ugly menaces to d.
rector Ralph and others is to be COM
mended. This should not deter those
who have been threatened from putting
forth every effort to detect and punish
the miscreants lwho1 make such threats.
All progress since this has been a
world has had to contend against just
such resistance as that We see in force
today against new and better methods
sought to be put in operation in The
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
There is nothing new in II, and 1t is
the dark shadow OF ignorance which
lies acrossSthe path of all progress.
The attitude of Director Ralph has
been open, straightforward, and candid
He has given his word to the printers
that they will not suffer from the
change from the old methods to the
new. This has been reiterated by Secre-
tary MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary
Andrew, and how there can exist a
doubt about the sincerity of all con-
cerned is a marvel s-ttg-,
Mr.. Ralpt's letter to Senator Smoot
should be made public, so that everyone
could see the deep concern expressed for
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bread. The inconsistency Of the civil
service law, backed by the heads of
the various department, through favorit-
ism. is responsible for the existing con-
ditiOns. This was shown a few weeks
ago in a certain department, where wom-
en- were furlOughed on account of scar
city of work ECONOMY, if you please.
Some were widows, in one case with
three children to provide for, and others
whose existence depended on their EN-
ployment, while others were retained
whose husbands are drawing fat sala-
rieS from the Government in other de-
partmehts. While We must admit the
law referred to was not made for any
particular class Of people, we are COM
PEELED to cry out as human beings or
American citizens, Live and let liver
and it Is about time that the civil serv-
ice enacted some law whereby this i'm
position would be a thing of the past.
1t appears to me that our homes, even
though so humble, should appeal to us
more strongly than the few paItry dol
lars of which We are depriving some
pOor soul whose conditions in life are
not as desirable as our own. Then it
won't be necessary for the courts to be
working overtime solving legal ques-
tions and absolving that which should
be more sacred to US than dollars-the
home. FAIR PLAY.
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THE MODERN GLUT IN AN
TIOUES.

4 collection of old masters which a
few years ago was exhibited by their
owner as representing an outlay of a
half million dollars now rests in a
storage cellar, with their faces turned
to the wall as though in shame at the
detection of their fraud. In this par
ticular batch of paintings palmed off
on an unsuspecting American of much
commercial and little artistic sense, it
is stated that not one is even pass
able forgery. Yet their owner lived
and died renowned of the multitude as
the possessor of priceless heirlooms of
genius and happy in his ignorance. .
What is true of art lit is conserva-
lively estimated that there are now
hanging in America no less than 10000
'Corots') must necessarily happen even
more extensively in the case of alleged
antiques, in furniture metals, chinas,
and tapestries. Over the land the col
lectors range in swarms. Europe is
secured, ancient homesteads are the
Meccas of enthusiastic bargain hunt
ers. For years this has been going on,
and yet in every city the. antique shop
is almost as incidental to a corner as
the regulation thirst Psrlor. Strangely
enough, the man with the taste for old
things and the money to indulge it
rarely pauses to consider that, COM
pared with the alleged productivity of
the ancient makers who wrought by
hand and were inspired with the
tedious detail of art, the modern fac
tory, for all its machines and organi-
zations and plant, is dilatory and non
prolific.
A Baltimore court is now engaged in
determining, on an action for the pur-
chase price of antique furniture, the
genuineness of certain chairs sold as
the products of particular maker
long since gone to his artistic reward.
As usually happens, where experts
testify opinions. differ. But on one
thing they agree, to wit: that it is
far easier to make an antique than to
buy one. In the making of "reproduc-
tions" anything that is old is utilized.
Old fragments of tables become the
backs of chairs; the wood of one era
is forcibly made to do service in an
example of another earlier or later
the finished article is dragged over
floors, bumped into corners, covered
with dust. Ten minutes after manu-
facture. il is hoary with IAN age that
the amateur is. utterly unable to deny,
and that even experts have frequently
to scratch their heads" to detect.
There scarcely lives the person whose
heart does not feel the romance con-
nected with that which is old. The
illanimate object catches from its
history (real or faetitious) priceless
power of appeal. The hands that have
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SENATOR LORIMER'S SPEECH,
AND THE SENATE. !

Senator Lorimcr''s speech recalls the
observation of DR.. johnson about a
woman preaching. The good doctor
said that woman preaching was like
a dog walking on its hind legs; the
wonder was not that it was we'll doue,
but that it was done at all
That Senator Lorimer should make
SO good a speech in his defense is not
so remarkable as that, at this juncture,
he should make any. Senator Craw-
ford of South Dakota suggested the
real point when he observed that Mr.
LOrimer was introducing new testi-
mony. not making an argument; and
that he ought to be subjected to cross
examination.
When the Senate's investigating
committee was in Illinois taking testi-
mony, Senator Lorimer was not sum
moncd, and did not ask to be sum-
moned The same is true of Governor
Deneen. Indeed, the view has been a
good many times advanced, that the
investigating committee did not seem
concerned to develop the possibilities
of the testimony at all.
Senator Lorimer made no attempt to
analyze and explain the detailed tes-
timony concerning corruption in the
Legislature that chose him Senator.
He denied all knowledge of corrup-
tion. and standing on. that denial, took
by inference the excellent strategic
position that he was no more compe-
tent to analyze that testimony than
any other man.
Senators, however, who shall now
vote to confirm Mr.. Lorimer in his title
to his seat, and who shall look to the
earnest and plausible speech of the
llllnolsan for support in that position,
should be warned that the country will
not be satisfied with this view of the
situation. The country has its verdict
made up on this case, and is not going
to change its mind. Former President
Roosevelt has represented the best
thought Of the country at large OIL
this issue, and his position of absolute,
rnyielding opposition to. Lorimer is
perfectly well known.
To seat Lorimer means to unseat, at
the next election, considerable group
of Senators whom their States will not
forgive for supporting him. That is
the whole of the case most likely to
appeal to gentlemen who take the
merely political view. No Senator
ought to vote on this case with his
eyes closed to this patent fact.
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Educators Invited to =
Meet Here Next Year

Formal invitation was today extended
by telegram to the National Depart
ment of Superintendent, an educational
organization comprising school officials
from all parts of the country, to meet
in Washington in February of next
year.
The convention is now in session in
Mobile, Ala, and the Washington
schools are represented there by S. Z.
Kramer, through whom the invitation
will be extended by Willard S. Small
and by Miss Edith NJ. Westcott.
The convention met here in 1905, at
which time more than 1000 delegates
were in attendance. The invitation
sent by Superintendent A. T. Stuart
today was authorized by James F.
Oyster, president of the Board of Edu-
cation. The Chamber of Commerce also
is making an effort to bring the edu-
Gators to this city.
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CRAZY-QUILT SYSTEM OF
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
~ A.. ra,,or of THE TIMES:

To the Editor OF The 11Mbo'
IF not too late will you give me space
70 express my admiration for the editor
ial anpeartng in your issue Of last Tues
day entitled what is Congress Going
n DO About It." In this editorial you
forciblv point out the fatal weakness OF
the nresent form of District government.
VioIatiye of every principle of govern
mept to which Americans have been
trained. II is structurally unsound and
because SO, is breaking down. To Its
friends and advocates recent events
must he painful in the extreme. They
have extoIled 1t as the best governed
city" in existence. In the face or the
fact, that at no time since its establish
ment, has it enjoyed an effective lesis-
lative branch, the most important of the
three branches OF government Wltn
which we, in this country, are familiar:
Railing at Congressional supineness and
Indifference to District affairs has be-
come a local habit, justified to the ex-
tent that having assumed the role OF
municipal legislature 1t has failed to per-
form 1t efficiently, but the larger ques-
ton Of the adaptability of the Congress
to such a role is never considered. And
to many who have given serious refiec-
ton to the subject there Is no difficulty
in perceiving that Congress Is not and
can never be a municipal board of al
dermen and common council. The pass
ing years are demonstrating this in
manner that infiicts upon the people OF
this District such injuries as the staying
of progress in those movements and
measures essential to the wholesome de-
velopment of a great city, and the kill
ing of that civic spirit and courage
equally vital to a peoples growth. But
sIIrelv IL ought not to be surprising
that the Congress will decline to spend
time in considering whether 1t shall ap-
propriate $4,000 to clear the snow from
the city streets, where there is pressing
for its attention and action a great ma
tional question such as q reciprocity
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LETTERS MOST EFFICIENT
IN SECURING REFORMS

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
The article on the first column Of to-
day Moons issue of The Times
(Senator Cummins' plan for reorganiza-
tion), was very gratifying and interest
ing, but does not it sopnd a note that
may emasculate the EFFORT on foot look
ing toward an increase In the Govern
ment clerks salary? My personal opin-
ion and that Of many friends is that the
modus operandl as outlined by The
Times. l. e., writing to friends at home
and home newspapers for their support,
Is the way to get results. Let us then
accept the news mentioned as a timely
aid in the hour Of want, not as a SUB
STITUTE for our efforts and our plans.
DIR. WILLIAM H. BARNARD.
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PROPOSED CURFEW LAW
WOULD CUT TWO WAYS

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
I am most emphaticalIy opposed to
the proposed curfew law, for the reason
that the less fortunate class OF chill
dren are at times forced to fee to the
streets in fear OF their lives when a
drunken or cruel parent comes home at
night and threatens to do some bodily
harm to the children. The only redress
for the child is to fee to the streets,
and after all has quieted down the
child sneaks into his home and goes to
his bed. On the other hand, should the
curtew law go into effect, the child
would be afraid to go into the streets
for fear of arrest, and would then be
compelled to submit to the cruelty Of
the british parent or guardian. Let
well enough alone. Let the freedom of
the children be left to the discretion of
their parents, and if they find that
law will give them redress.
CITIZEN.
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Address by George E. Roberts. director
of the mint, Cash and Cash Re
serves" before the American Institute
of Banking. p. IN.
Philodemic Society debate, Georgetown
College, p. m.
Examination to secure elisibles for the
positions Of editorial clerks in the
Bureau of Manufactures, Department
of Commerce and Labor
Address by May Wood-SimOns, SOCIAL
ism an International Farce" Pythian
Temple. 1912 Ninth street northwest.
S:15 D. m.
Illustrated lecture. "The Land Up
There" by Beverly B. Dobbs. New
Willard. $40 D. m.
National Republican. Club smoker, 1347
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, to-
night.
The following Masonic organizations
will meet tonight: Lodges-New Jerus-
alen1, No. 9, E. A: Temple, No. 81, NJ.
NJ: Takoma, No. %. NJ. NJ. Royal
Arch Washington, No. 2,
Mark. Kallipolis Grotto, Yelled Pro-
phets, ceremonial session and recep-
ton to Samis Grotto. Of Richmond,
Va.
The following I. o. o. F. lodges will
meet tonight: Columbia. No. 10. and
Salem, No. %.
Union, typographical Temple, 7:5o
2. nj.
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handled it, the forms it has supported,
the scenes it has dumbly witnessed tell
their potent, if voiceless, story. In
them is laid the Notwithstanding mo-
sale of life In this situation the poet
with a practical cynicism will buy and
believe, but who would be certain of
a value beyond the limits of imagina-
tion had best look first to the repute
and solvency of his dealer-and then
get his written. guarantee of the gen.
uineness of his wares.
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the welfare of those who may be af-
fected by the changes which are con-
templated
New machinery has already been
placed in the bureau which might have
caused the dismissal of many hundreds
of employees, but not a man or woman
has been turned adrift.
1t Is natural enough for people to give
sympathy to workmen who would be
dismissed peremptorily from their
work, but IL they knew Mr.. Ralph and
his struggles and his deep concern about
the welfare of the laboring men they
would not have the slightest apprehen-
ton about any action he might take.
It's glorious record for any Govern
ment employee that he has inaugurated
changes in his management of bureau
that will save the Government nearly
a million dollars per appum. Such men
deserve the highest Honor, and it's
pity the Government service has not
greater number Of such servants.
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Clark or m
will be
to
andth agar asks him to
a parla
Is
decision
the1 feet. Mr..
Mr. Clark
said the
Illinois, Prince chairman of the Committee
is decisvey.
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gotten
one other
edt do no busine
ing this
Sundays Therefore
dispatches"
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SOME OF THE FRUITS OF
THE EXECUTIVE GAG LAW

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
What about that amendment OF Janu-
ary 81, 1902, and what about that order
forbidding the right Of appeal in case
of dismissal? or the right to know what
YOU were dismissed for? These are some
of the fruits of the gag law.
ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
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Readers of The Times invited this department their
write frankly with that letter
not Questionable language will denied publication Letters
not however, words length and must be written only
side MAIL BAG EDITOR OF THE TIMES
must he OF evil
good
o
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Meet at Bruen House.

Presentations of large American flags
to the Friendship House and the Bruen
Home, and speeches by Judge DE Lacy
and the Rev. Henry N. Couden were
features of the George Washington ceIe-
bration held at the Bruen Home yes
terday afternoon. A NUMBER of friends
of both houses were present[and re-
freshments were served at the COLI
clusion of the exercises.
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COMMENDS THE DEMAND
FOR AN EXTRA SESSION
1ditor Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Your editorial asking why Not An
Extra Session Anyway" is timely. The
spectacle OF a House willing to jam
through important appropriation bills in
a few minutes and of Senate willing to
sacrifice its convictions on reciprocity.
all to avoid staying in Washington and
deliberately attending to the work they
are paid for, is not edifying, to say the
least. w. W. PHILLIPS.
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popularity
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AmuSementS.

National-'Unfted States Minister Bed
Ioe," 8:15 D. m.
BeIasco-"Everywoma S:15 o. m.
Columbia-''The Maestro's Masterpiece"
2:15 and S:15 p. m.
Academy-"McFadden Flats" 2:l5 and
S:l5 p. m.
Chase s-Dustin Farnum and polite
vaudeville, 2:15 and Sis D. m.
Lyceum-"The Ducklings," 2:15 and Sis
p. m
Gayety-'Beauty Trust" 2:15 and Sis
D. m.
Majestic-Vaudeville, 2:15 and Sis p. m.
Casino-Continuous vaudeville, 12:45 to
II D. m.
Arcade-Midway attractions. afternoon
and evening.
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In the trouble between 1.-THE Philadel-
phia artists and their models 1t is
strange as it may seem-the models
and not the artists are calling for bet
ter figures Fifty cents an hour is the
minimum demand.
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The Kaiser confesses that the man
who attempts suicide is responsible
only to God and his own conscience" d"
About the only case in which he would
surrender his jurisdiction.
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Editors note. Our correspondents
attention is called to the fact that COM
munications for this department are
limited to 200 words. Where they exceed
this limit the right is reserved to reduce
them to the required length.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

At the dinner of the Southern Society
on Wednesday night the speakers were
not allowed to take themselves seri-
ously. And yet some of the flashes of
wit made 1t almost Inevitable.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

The Panama Canal acts as If it's banks
has been designed by that great base
ball artist, Kelly.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

The Washington's birthday orators
made comparatively few cherry chips
fly in their refreshing orations.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

Virginia.
Martini the euges Major Daniel
upon Of abruptness
staff"
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

The Chicago churches are making al
effort 70 restore the family altar"
The average family has never been er-
tirely able to do away with burnt Of
feringS
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

Until the coming of April wood al
cohol is doing what it can in the way of
perpetrating crude practical jokes on
trusting people.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

The knocker is always getting in his
work. Somebody has been digging up
George Washington's early poetry.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

The Portuguese navy isn't going to be
satisfied until it gets service with a
painted fleet upon painted ocean.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

The presence of the seventeen-year
locusts may at least divert us from
the Irritating effects of influenza.
The Washington times., 1911-02-23

Scarcely a day passes but what the
best man at a wedding proves his title
by making off with the impending
bride.
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Sunday.

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of January was as follows:
January l.......52S 80 January 22.......43, 29S
january S.......46, ,293 January 29.......A, $50
January I5.......47l56
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The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times daily during the month of January
was S35, all, copies left over and re-
turned being eliminated. This number, when
divided by 26. the number of days of pub
ncation. shows the net daily average for
January TO have been a 263.
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Jotal for the month. j, 2So,l5o
Daily average for the month";. 1888
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What's on the Program in
Washington Today.

CThe Times will be pleased to announce
meetings and entertainments in this
column. Phone or write announce
ments.)
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY NAIL.
JANUARY CIRCULATION.
naiIy

The number Of complete and perfect copies
OF The Washingt on Times printed daily dur
ting the month of January was as follows:
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Sports.

Wrestling-Mackey VS.. Lynch, at Ma
tional Guard Armory, at 8 D. m.
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The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times Sunday during the month of Jan
naTy was 1888, all copies left over and re-
turned by agents being eliminated. This
number. when divided by 5, the number Of
sundays during January, shows the net Sun
day average for January to have been IS. 67i.
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In each issue OF The Times the circulation
hgures for the previous day are plainly
printed at the head of the first page at the
left Of the date line.
Entered at the Postofrice at washington
d. C., as second class matter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-10

"Of course" she said. "Its the only
way out" And then she began to laugh,
and her blue eyes twinkled.
"Oh, know, you're feeling rocky every
one does now and then," and she handed
me a flask about as big as a silver dollar.
| had just time to return it to her and take
up my lines when there was a series of
hysterical cries from the woods. Suddenly
the pack seemed to have lost its mind, and
someone standing up in his stirrups and
pointing toward the valley, over the highest
part OF the fence, began to shout, Gone
away"
1t had been my intention, as l have said
before, to jump the gate, which calculated
was several milimetres lower than the
fence, but as that now lay in one direction
and Cleopatra was galloping as fast as |
have ever thought it possible for ANYTHING
to gallop in the other, | gave up the idea
altogether
Just before l had gone to bed the night
before, | remember Rawdon standing in the
doorway, lamp in hand, saying, Cleopatra
likes to 60 at her jumps pretty fast, so don't
check her. Let her go, but stop her when
you're over or you never will" That was
oneof the things had had on my mind most
OF the morning; but just because she had
reputation for rushing her jumps seemed
to me no reason why she should act as if
she had been subsidized to carry the mails.
! do not mind saying shut my eyes, and
did not open them until struck the other
side. Afterwards Rawdon, who followed
me over on Granny, said he had never seen
Cleopatra give such a brilliant performance.
| rather imagined she had it felt that way,
but, OF course, | had nay eyes shut and
can't be certain.
Hounds in the field beyond were giving
tongue al a great rate, for the frost was Just