The Washington times., 1911-03-21

In each issiie of The Times the circulation
figures Tor the prev ious day are plainly
printed at the head of the first page at the
left of the date line.
Entered at the Postorice at Washington,
u. G., as second class matter.
TIE Bapdsts OF Washington are max
ing plans for the establishment of
hospital here. Water cure?
tt 2 fogS on the river continue 10
give tn" navigation companies an ex-
c"ll"nt excuse TO shift the blame on
Fro ,idence
Tie Wal horses which are prancing on
the tanbark 1T the Fort Myer show
have no desire for the plains Of Texas
Neigh, nay.
The bringing up Of the Congressional
Cemetery question aftc- it laid dormant
for twenty years might almost be called
a resurrection
II the average citizen Of the District
had three wishes they would be: To
vote. TO cast a ballot, and to exercise
the elective franchise.
Whichever way the wind blows the
Weather vane on the National Thcater
points an accusing arrow toward the
Headquarters of Old Probs.
vi Ijor Sylvester has been asked TO
look ont for couple of very remark
able cannon which were in a Brussels
museum when they quietly went of
Tonre Judge Pugh has ruled that
street pianos are vehicles, and that they
therefore must, be equipped with lamps
after dark. How about baby carriages?
District employees are ready to launch
n nifty little tug, built with their owr
bare hands. In token of appreciation
they will occasionally be allowed TO ride
tn it.
The season of sweet peas and Young
onions has it's charm, of course. but il
brings us thar>'nuch nearer the forbid
ding chintz coverings for the parlor fur
niture.
In view Of the Commissioners order
that employees make oath as to their
Illness when absent on sick leave, the
notaries public Of the District building
arc preparing for a rushing spring
business.
The Nationals will open at home"
says President Moves, which means that
steel and concrete will be assembled
with a rush in order to fulfill the prom
i>c Of accommodations for 10000 fans
on April T.
Current local bank statistics show an
Increase in February over the corrc-
spending date in January of $2.s9S, ,562 in
individual deposits and 1882, 7l9 in sur
plus and profits. which shows that 1911
is Starting pretty well.
The Rev. John L. Briggs, pastor. tells
us that the freside is the greatest pulpit
In tho word, and that the greatest
preacher is the mother Well, what
father has to say in the woodshed is
entitled to some attention
Two schUoners have just anchored ir
The river, one loaded with oysters il
the shell and the other with scrap iron
There are gastronomic reasons for be-
Ieving that on a previous visit they
got their cargoes mixed.
II DR.. Holmes, of the Bureau of
Mines, has an apparatus that will really |
bring to life the victims of asphyxia- |
tion, let's apply it to some of the Dis |
trict measures which Congress uni |
formly STILES every session.
Rockville ministers, backed by the !
marriage license clerk, decided a few !
weeks ago against "hurry-up'' mar
riagcs. Now Alexandria is charged with |
being the Reno of the East. What /
chance has matrimonyc
Now that new stands are being erect |
ed at the ball park, some provision |
ought TO be made for a special section !
For the fans who insist upon standing |
up during close plays. to the great dis |
engagement of persons of short stature. |
One of the largest contracts for brass I
work executed in Washington in years,
Is being performed at the Capitol. The !
5oorplates of the retiring Congressman !
are being replaced on the committee !
room doors by new ones bearing the !
aames of their successors.
Tetrazzini mad no more enthusiastic +,
and appreciative listener last night than
the President, who applauded with vigor
every number by the great soprano.
Her courtesy TO the Presidential party
soon after it entered was a grateful ac-
acknowledgement OF favor.
Arrested as a house robber, a police
court prisoner declares he was honest
when he came to Washington" This
remark probably was first uttered when
the. Capitol building was moved here