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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

some boys leave the farm with the
e>rcctation of studying law and going
70 congress. and others hope to be-
come phenomenal ball players.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28
TAFT ON FINANCES
CONDITION OF FEDERAL TREAe-
uRY Is REPORTED TO De
EXCELLENT.
CURRENCY REFORM is URGED

Prompt Action on Report OF Monetary
Board Is Reeommended-For First
Time In ~ Years Postal Depart.
ment Shows surplus-cut In Ex.
penses Shown.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

y New York cook has been arrested
'or stealing a steak stu his sentence
'.cHtn't to be as severe as though be
la, stolen an egg
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28
Cousin Of kina Robbed,

Geneva An Italian princess. said
% be the Duchess dAuata. cousin Of
he king Of Italy la reported To have
aeen robbed here Of Jewels worth
t276. 600.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

= Louis doctors wife wants d.
'o,ce because her husband never kiss.
IS Ter except by mail Evidently he
D. AFRAID of microbes.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Washington Both houses NJ ron.
gross adjourned for the holiday re-.
cess aud viii reasonable At noon. Jan,
nary T.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

It may have been noticed tina; no
Hv'ators have been seen skylarking
around since the hunting season
opened.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

London paper says the war in
China may last for years. 1t will Ger.
tatniy take a long time to exhaust
the available supply of victims.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Some Ct the beaver furs make a
ra'ure lover feel sad when he thinks
nj the poor muskrats that had TO be
slaughtered to make them.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

IN long as they are comfortable,
women probably do not care how they
i,nk in the suhlimated bathrobes they
wear on the street
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

ium-chewing has been abolished in
the navy. Now can the ghosts OF Paul
Jones. Decatur and Farragut rest In
peace.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Redd--"Did You hear about my
neighbor losing control of his motor
carr Greene-"No. | didn't" Redo
Wei. be did. The sherirs got /,
nowi"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

TIE New York man who is looking
g. wife that doesn't wear rats, purs
O." nobbIe skirts might not want her
II he found her
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

They talk OF the eye kiss, the soul
t'ss and other modern inventions. but
wh7t's the matter with the old.fash-
toned smack?
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

he prevailing manner nf dressing
"omen's hair no longer has an ex.
cnsa The hairdressers and wigmak.
cts declare it Anticipated.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

vs. Il costs cents TO send letter
70 China the revolution will not re-
cove as much advice as II might
Otherwise
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

The Harvard professor who claims
tat he is able to catch fish with
rose probably did his experimenting
VITA suckers.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

A doctor operating for appendicitis
Gu, a man open on the wrong side,
II" no doubt thought he was left.
handed
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Nice are being used by a Chicago
".wan scientist IN the study Of can.
Ger Does she stand on the table to
,a her studying?
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

People love the spectacular. With,
out long tail comet would attract
no more attention than the moon.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Any III wind carries orders to the
manufacturer OF storm doors at this
season of the year.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Fifty'seven varieties OF weather in
- Tours keep the average man guess
ias and the doctors on the run.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

\ bachelor who lived siyty.eight
years IN one New Jersey hotel leaves
this message to young men: Marry"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Queue or not queue. that is the
question In China.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

II should never be forgotten that
American names look as funny TO the
Chinese as their names look TO us.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

'Seedless lemons are developed by
grating" So are the kind sometimes
handed TO otficeholders.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Girl arrested In Chicago claims she
Is an aviator, The police say she is
fNghty.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

10 air on the top floor OF New
horAs new S0story hotel ought TO be
toerably good.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

Chicago Philanthropists are about
10 start a magazine for poets. II will
be read chiefly by poets.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

The family cat Is by no means safe
In this season Of rabbit stews
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

There 10 now before ccnsn ess q bfA
the purpose OF which 10 20 increase IN.
efficiency and decrease the expense OF
the army, II contains four principal fea.
lures; First, a consolidation OF the gen.
eral star with the adjutant generals
ana the Inspector generals department:
second. consolidate Of the quarter.
masters department with the subsistence
and pay department, third. the creation
OF an army service eorpa. aud fourth, an
extension OF the enlistment period from
three TO i've years.
With the establishment OF an army
service corps, as proposed IN the bill
! am thoroughly IN accord and am con /,
Nineed that the establishment OF such
corps will result In material econ.
omy and n very great increase OF EN-.
cheney In the army, II has repeatedly
been recommended by me aud my
predecessors. | also believe that a
consolidation OF the stan corps can be
made with resulting Increase in ef.
REGENCY and economy. but not along
the lines provided In the bin under
consideration.
The army OF the ua.ted states 10 In
good condition.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28
The Navy Department.

CA the ID 80 Noys nher las, r,
y.rwc3 'He nEtWng fleet ~ battle f,.p.
Rud other vessels assembled In <,y.
YORK harhoT consisting OF "a battle.
Sa.rs. armHreI cruisers : rr.ss.yw
~ dr7troTrrs ~ torpedo boats at,h.
marines. aHd other attendant vezzt#s
MAX aS vessels af nil rfasa,a -
tonnage 81 s76 614 tons
The feet was deficient in Tho --..,,,.
her uf torpedo ayatroyerg TN r-t,.s.,rs
aud tn colI}efs. as well A. tn i.rre
hatt}fship cruisers which are NOW ne.
coming worry important feature AZ
fnF'lEh paNsrs notably the nrtt4h
German and Japanese
The building plan for this year con.
templates two battleshIpa ana tv~o
golfers This is because the nfber
and smaller vessels can he butt fst.rn
more rapidly In case az eyutrref,.-y
than the tattgeShsps and we fvrtagt,4v
ought 10 continue the policy Of two
bati!efhlps year urtl after the
Panama Canal ~ finished ana uutFl Ia
our FIRST line and In our reserve ~.
We can number 80 available vessels ~
proper armament and size
Like the Treasury Department ana
the War Department the Nav, Dr.
paFtment has given much attention IA
economy tn administration and nm.
cut down number OF unnecessary, ~
penses and reduced ts estimates -
c"pt for construction aud the tprrrasa
that that involves
| wish 10 renew again my recon-
rnsndatton that all the locat Offices
throughout the country including coi-
lectors al Internal revenue, collectors
OF customs postmasters of All four
classes, immigration commissioner
and marshals should ne by Tw cny-
cred into the classified service tha
necessity for confirmation by the sen.
ate be removed, and the presgsar,
and the others. whose time ts now tan.
en- M in distributing this PATRONAGE
under the custom that has preva led
since the beginning OF the government
IN accordance with the recommended
ton OF the senators and congreHxnrn
or the majority party should be re-
heved from this burden | am conn
cent that such change would greatly
reduce the ccet o. ..aiuistcring the
government and that IL would asa
greatly to its efficiency.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28
The Panama Canal.

The very satisfactory progress mad.
on the Panama canal last year has
continued, and there IL every reason
TO believe that the canal will be com.
pleted a. early as the lr Of July, 1914,
unless something unforeseen occurs
This IL about IL months before the
time promised by the engineers
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1911-12-28

way from Lake Michigan to the mouth
OF the Illinois river, and thence via
the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
~ one ut national Importance In view
OF the work already accomplished by
the sanitary district Of Chicago. an
agency ~ the state ~ Illinois. which
has constructed the most dinicuIt ans
costly stretch 81 this waterway and
made II an asset ~ the nation and
IN view Of the fact that the people of
Illinois have authorized tho oXpendI.
ture NJ $40 0oO, 600 90 carry this water.
way 81 miles farther To Utica. | feel
that u is htting that this work should
he supplemented by the government
and that the expenditures recommend.
ed by the special board Of engineers on
the waterway from Utica IN the mouth
OF the Illinois river he made upon Iinss
which while providing q waterway for
the nation. should otherwise bsnert
that state 20 the fullest extent
The limitation 81 the liability of the
master go hts servant for personal I'm.
lurie~ To such as ore orrasloHcd by his
fauli has been abandoned In most CIV
ilizcd countries ana provision made
whereby the omployr injured In tn.
course OF hts employment ix cumpsu-
stated for hts loss ~ WorkIp. abittty
Irrespective OF negligence The prin.
ciple upon which such provision pro-
eeeds Is that accidental Injuries to
workmen IN modern industry. with its
vast complcXiiy and inherent dangers
arising from complicated machinery
and the use OF tho great forces OF
steam and electricity should be re.
gardea as risks Of the Industry and
the Joss borne in some equitable pro.
portion by those who Tor their own
rroht engage therein. In recognition
ot tbs the last congress authorized
IN" appointment OF commission 20
investigate IN" subject 81 employers
liability and workmcn- comuensatiop
and 20 report the result Of their inYes.
LEGATIONS through the president TO
congress This commission was ap.
pointed and has been At work holding
bearings. gathering data and consider
hE the subject and IL Is expected viii
be able to report by the fret 81 the
'car. in accordance with the rrpvi.
lions 81 the law
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
.SOLONS CELEBRATE
.BIRTHANNIVBRSARY
Congressman DriscOll and
Dixon Reach MilestOnes.
FORMER IS 60; THE LATTER 81
Rear Admiral Cromwell Congratu.
lated on Attaining Age of Seventy.
one YeaFs-AFthur Powell Davis
Reaches the Half-century Mark.
Other Notable Anniversaries.

Representative Michael E. Driscoll of
Syracuse. N. Y, and Lincoln Dixon. Of
North Vernon, Ind, are receiving the
congratulations Of their friends to-day.
both celebrating their birthday anniver-
saries.
Driscoll is a Republican and represents
the Twenty-ninth Congressional district
of New York. He was born in Syracuse
February 8. 1851, and is q graduate of
Williams College. Mr.. Driscoll is a law
yer by profession and before coming to
Congress had larke and lucrative prac-
tice. In 1895 Mr.. Driscoll was appointed
by Gov. Morton one Of the five commits
sioners to draft a uniform charter for
cities of the second class in the State OF
New York. which draft was enacted into
law practically without changes.
The superintendent of insurance Of the
State of New York appointed Mr.. Dris-
coll in 1905 as counsel in the examination
Of the Equitable Life Assurance Com
pany Of New York, which was the begin
ming of the investigation of the great
insurance companies Of that city. He has
been a Representative since the Fifty
sixth Congress. He was particularly
active in securing the passage in Con-
gress of a bill to erect a monument to
Commodore Barry in this city.
Dixon . Native HoOsieF.
Representative Dixon is a Democrat
and is fifty-one years old to-day. He is
native of the Hoosier State and grad
uate of the Indiana State University,
holding the A. B. degree of that in
stitution. Previous to his election to
Congress he held the Office Of prOsecut-
ing attorney for the Sixth judicial cir
cult, and was elected to it four con-
secutive times.
Rear Admiral Bartlett Jefferson Crom-
well, L. S. N, retired, who at the con-
cluSiOn of the Cuban war was ordered
to Havana to receive the surrender of
the naval station there. including stores,
and where he remained in command as
long as the United States kept the sta
tion, is Seventy-one years old to-day. He
was appointed to the Naval Academy
from Nebraska in 1857, and has had a
stirring career. He served in the South
Atlantic blockading and Eastern Gulf
sQuadrons in the civil war and took part
IN the capture of the blockade runners
Lily. Adella, and Ruby. and was given
command of the captured Confederate
ram Atlanta In 1901, Admiral Cromwell
was ordered to command the United
States feet in South American waters.
and was later transferred to the Euro
pean station He was retired nine years
ago to-day.
Arthur Powell Davis. civil engineer.
author, topographer. explorer. and hydro
grapher. who is connected with the land
reclamation service. is fifty years old
to-day. Mr.. Davis is Q native Of ILL.,
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
LAY PLANS TO-DAY
TO UNITY CHARITY
Workers Aim to Protect the
Public from Fraud.

Various plans for the elimination of
undesirable charity organizations of the
city and unworthy or misdirected solici-
tors of funds for the poor will be dis
cussed at a meeting at II o'clock this
morning by the subcommittee appointed
by the committee on charities and cor
rections Of the Board of Trade. in the
office Of Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. 1917
New York avenue northwest.
Letters were sent to the managers and
directors of charity organizations in
other cities yesterday. asking for infor-
nation, and with the aid Of suggestions
and methods in vogue. the Washington
body will be assisted in its work,
I'VE hope to formulate plans for the
protection of the public" Mrs. Mussey
said last night 81 believe a great sum of
money is given by charitable persons in
the District and that it is not properly
used. We need a radical change in the
method Of almsgiving in the district and
this work the subcommittee has under
taken to do.
William Knowles Cooper. Of the Y. NJ
c. A. will advance the plan of having
a representative committee appointed to
act as sort of clearinghouse for chari-
ty work in the District. A charity or
Ganization that had been examined by
this body would be indorsed and enjoy
the confidence Of the people, MIR. Cooper
thinks
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09

nois, but received his education in Kan
sas institutions. and also completed a
course in engineering studies at Colum-
bian University in this city. He has
been engaged in conducting surveys and
explorations in Arizona, New Mexico, and
California, and was photographer in
charge of all government stream meas
urements. He also had charge of the
examinations of the Nicaragua and Pan
anna Canal route in 1888. Mr.. Davis is
a m1mber Of the scientific societies Of
this city.
Other Notable Anniversaries.
To-day is also the anniversary Of the
birth Of Senator and Gen. John A. Logan
Count de Lesseps and his son eighteen
years ago to-day were found guilty Of
swmdling in the Panama Canal scheme
The Department of Agriculture is twenty
two years old this day. and it is regarded
as the most beneficial and useful Of all
government departments. and Secretary
Wilson has done more than anybody else
to make 1t so. Fifty years ago Jefferson
Davis was elected President by the Con-
federate States. and forty-four years ago
Nebraska was admitted to Statehood over
the Presidents veto. Thirty years ago
Garfield and Arthur were declared elected,
and twenty-five years ago Gen. Hancock
died.
two years ago to-day toasted King Ed
arch and his queen paid the German Kali
scr a visit at Berlin. The pledges of
peace between the two countries were re-
newed. and the visit at the time was re-
garded as Of great importance politi-
cally.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09

house party in their new home in Georgia
avenue. which has just been completed.
The young ladies Of the Laise-Phillips
School, in Connecticut avenue. will as
sist Mrs. Phillips Friday afternoon from
4 to s.
The second of a series Of new MEM
bers' socials." which the Young Women s
Christian Association is giving for the
promotion Of fellowship among its MEM
bers. was held at the home Of Mrs. J. s.
Scully. 1736 Massachusetts, avenue, last
evening. Mrs. Scully was assisted by
Mrs. J. X. Kendall, Miss Margaret Taber
johnson. and her daughter. Mrs. Mar
garet Scully Zimmele.
Gen. and Mrs. B. ]. D. Irwin, Of Chi
cago. are at the Grafton.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
PRAISES ALDRICH SCHEME.
/. Plat Andrew Points Out Advan.
tages of the System.

~ azure" out AuNo~~
taGes of the System.
New York, Feb. Sat the annual din
ner Of the American Institute Of Banking
at the Hotel Astor tonight. A. Piatt
Andrew, Assistant Secretary of tho
Treasury. talked about the Aldrich bank
ing scheme. lie said that. like Chan
tecler, Senator Aldrich had sung his
song. and that light had risen upon
some dark spots in our banking system.
He pointed out those deficiencies. and
said that their number was six-lack Of
co-ordinating mechanism among banks In
different parts Of the country. unavail-
ability of reserves. lack of discount
market, inhexibility Of note issue. inter-
ference Of the independent treasures with
business, and. finally. lack of uniformity
in State banking laws.
Now. according to the Assistant Secre-
tary. the Aldrich scheme provides a CO.
ordinating mechanism between banks
which should secure unity of policy and
uninterrupted exchange between them,
and the proposed reserve association pro-
vides sor the concentration In a single
institution Of the reserves of particular
bank. through their discounting Of its
paper by that institution.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
SELF-DESTRUCTION.

The world had whacked pretty hard me oft
meath guard and the floor and distressed and
of woe said I'll quit this world CO. the other Shore
sought neighbor Mr. Wax, and asked him baeax to
amputate head g" resolved stenly cried TO rv nv
hand at suicide: might we'll be dead thought that Wax
would throw ht and beg that resolve quit make
pleasing fuss thought he'd argue and npor against my threat
ened deed of gorebu he's measx you're welcome to
scheme for life is but of ills of debt doubt and
doctor bills and bliss is but would were brave
like you! Id chop off headpece and shake this tire
but I'm spirie galoo-I haven't got the nerve to
shoot or drown myself hang So and end the beasy grind
with peaceful and conented mind and thing of nerves. will
nger this vale of and wish could suppress my fears and
initiate curves handed back his doggone ak to that base
creature William Wax and chased myself away somehow baked
II don know wy-when he encouraged alive
to-day Walt MASON
Copyright by GarrM thew Adans) ~ o0'''
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
ARMY ORDERS.

Col THOMAS c. WOODBURY.. General STAFF.
upon his arrival at San Francisco. Cal. will
reput to the COMMANDING oncef. General Ho-
pital the Preside of San Francisco
First Lieut.. PHILIP H. BAGBY. Thirtieth Infan-
Try. is detailed as professor Of military sden'e
and tactics At the Kentucky Military Institute.
Leave Of absence from February 8. 1911. to and in
Guiding June :. 1911. is granted Capt. CLYDE
d. V. HUNT. quartrYmaster.
Leave o1 absence for four months is s1anted Capt.
GUY H. PRESTON. Thirteenth CavalJ. TO
take effect upon the arrival Of his regiment at
its station in the United States.
cate cf disability Is grant Il Capt. LINCOLN @.
ANDREWS. Fifteenth Cavalry.
FIRST Lieut/ PAUL W. BECK. infantry. unas-
signcd, low at the Pfesidio Of San Francisco,
Cal. vfN report to the commanding o6acef,
Thirtith Infantry. for Temporary duty. <
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09

President Taft's Canadian reciprocity
programme, the exemption of personal
property and improvements from taxa
ton. and the proposed exploitation Of the
Great Falls power proposition by the Dis
trict, were subjects Of commendatory
resolutions passed at the closing session
of the woman's National Single Tax
League yesterday.
:, Other resolutions adopted Endorsed the
extension of direct legislation. the Ore
gon plan of government. taxation Of land
values. the movement to abolish fnvolun-
tary poverty, government ownership Of
property. and reforms to eliminate child
labor in this country. resolution COM
mending the policy outlined by Gov.
Woodrow Wilson. of New Jersey, in his
inaugural address, was unanimously
adopted.
A luncheon was rendered the delegates
at ths New Ebbitt House at 1:30 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. followed by a short
ard final business session.
The following officers were elected:
President. Mrs. John S. Crosby. of New
York: first vice president. Mrs. Jennie l.
Munroe, of Washington, D. c.: second
vice president. Miss Grace l. Colbion, Of
New York; third vice president. Dr. MARY
D. Hussey. of New Jersey: fourth vice
president. Mrs. Minnie r. Ryan, Of New
York; fifth vice president, Mrs. Kate e.
Freeman, of Brooklyn, N. Y; correspond
ing secretary. Miss Charlotte o. Schetter,
Of New Jersey; recording secretary, Miss
Gertrude Z. Mackenzie. Of Washington.
D. c.: treasurer, DR.. Elizabeth E. Bowen,
of New Jersey: auditor. Mrs. Jane Mar
cellus. Of New Jersey: executive board.
Mrs. Lawson Purdy and Miss Annie
Hicks, both of New York.
Taxation and unemployment will be
the topic for discussion at a meeting of
the Washington branch of the league in
the Public Library friday evening.
Speeches will be made by George L. Rus
by. Jackson H. Ralston, and Robert
Baker.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
Trips to old Point Comfort,

Students in search Of a pleasant and
invigorating Easter tour will find the
water trip to Old Point Comfort and
Norfolk an enjoyable outing. Always
freq from the rigorous wintry blasts Of
our Northern and Western sections, Tide
wafer Virginia has long enjoyed the
reputation Of an ideal winter and spring
resort. The modern hotels at Old Point
Comfort are now entering upon the
busiest season. and this famous old re-
sort 10 the scene Of much life and ac-
tivity. The Norfolk and Washington
Line Is featuring weekend tours to Old
Point Comfort at reduced rates. includ-
Ing all expenses. Their city ticket once,
m the Bond Building. 10 Fourteenth
street. WIN Be glad to furnish full In
formatioo
The Washington herald., 1911-02-09
WATER WAGONERS DINE.
Soldier Members OF Fort Myer Club
Hear Speeches.

Soldier Members OF Fort Myer Club
Hear Speeches.
Soldier lads and Y. M c. A. workers
to the number OF thirty sat down to
the regular monthly banquet Of the
Water Wagon Club. an organization of
enlisted mel, at Fort Myer last night.
The toasts of the evening were given
in soft drinks, but the menu was elab-
crate and the music good.
The after-dimer speakers were Presi-
dent George Otis Smith, General Secre-
tary Cooper and Director Of Education
Jones. OF the Y. N. c. A. Corp.
Bryant, the president Of the club. re-
sponded for the boys"
Arthur Lewis Smith, secretary Of the
army and navy department, spoke Of
the activities Of his organisation ut the
Marine Barracks and Fort Myer. The
work 1t the post among the soldiers
includes social, educational and gymas-
tic privileges.