The Washington times., 1911-07-31

A pea on a hot griddle is the en-
oodiment of repose as compared with
Sheriff Viett during these strenuous
days in Montgomery county.
Ten more postal savings banks have
been established in the larger cities,
but Wilmington, Del, is the nearest
they have come to Washington.
If the Montgomery fines for speed
ing can be paid in L o. US. the av-
erage man will feel fiattered rather
than punished by the experience.
Inspector Cross is so far the only
member of the force who has issued a
denial that he is the police officer OF
high rank" implicated in the handbook
scandal
James J. Jeffreys (the name is rem
iniscent of other battles) announces that
he will conduct the fight of the Anti
Cigarette League from headquarters to
be located in Washington.
Morgan Shuster appears to be making
record as a diplomat as well as
inancier out in Persia. At any rate
they are not giving him much time to
daily with Omar underneath the bough.
Mr.. John r. Carter, our minister to
the Balkan states. who did some special
work of great value in Constantinople
This spring. is visiting in Washington
for few days where he is receiving
a cordial welcome.
Some of the dogs don't seem to be in
any hurry about having their taxes
paid The census credited Washington
with 1900 CANNES, last year 1900
licenses were issued. and this year only
4.615 legal permits have been sold.
Now they have begun to acquire avi-
alton titles. Ely, who did some remark
able flying on the Pacific coast, re-
ceived word yesterday at College Park
that he had been made a lieutenant
colonel on the staff of the governor Of
California.
The open-air services of the Young
Mems Christian Association at Lincoln
Park are growing in popularity with
each succeeding Sunday. The sermon
Of the Rev. y. o. Gibson yesterday
afternoon is sure to increase the in
terest in them.
The Rev E. Hez Sven declares that
If he had a million dollars he would
lay It willingly at Billy SUNDAYS feet
for a few sensational sermons. 1t is
understood that the Rev. B. Sunday
shares the regret that the million is
not Immediately available.
That distinguished photographer, DR..
Wiley, will soon be ready to give US,
not only a definition of What is beer?"
but an answer to the further questions.
"~what is lager?'' and What is the
meaning of bock?" The earnest student
VII yet be able to buy a drink INTEL
Ngibly.
The decision of the Montgomery
county Republicans to put a full
ticket in the field. providing they can
get the right kind of candidates, will
no doubt enliven the fall campaign
there The burden of choosing candi
dates will fall on the county and
State committees.
Ii is a dainty little tribute to DR.. F.
A. Goldman, of the Biological Survey,
that the new humming bird which has
lust been discovered in the Panama
Canal Zone should be named for hir>
The naturaIists of the Smithsonian In
stitution find the zone particularly rich
in biological treasures.
TIE firemen and policemen of the Dis
trict make ar earnest appeal to the
general public to help them get their
pension bill reported out of committee
and passed by the House. There seems
to be practically no opposition to the
measure except such as comes from
old General Procrastination.
Julius Stein, who has just died at
the advanced age of eighty-three,
passed through more thrilling expert
ences than come in the life of the
average man. Whether in Germany
or in the suburbs of Washington he
was ALWAYS the same brave and loyal
soldier. 1t would have been honor
enough to have defended Fort Stew
ems.
Now comes Information that manu-
Hacturers of foodstuffs are strong for