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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-06-16

gain admission yet standing still and listening
Tor the result of the ballot that was to show we
knew how ito help weak sister republic to her
financial feet"
The house clock hands were at the exact hour
OF a. The vote of the representatives of a great
and sovereign people had been taken The repub-
lie was true to its trust. The solemnty of the
feeling of duty well done still hung upon the
great chamber. Each of the thousands were busy.
with his thoughts
The voice of a member from Ohio broke the
s'lllness Il have resolution of privilege to Of
fer" it said
IT must be question of high privilege, sir to
receive consideration at such an hour" said
speaker Cannon in solemnly subdued tones. Let
the resolution be read"
Resolved, That this house of representatives
OF the United States of America authorize the hir-
Ing OF another rubber for the capitol Turkish-bath
rooms"
When the Appalachian Mountain Forest Re
serve bill was under consideration member of
congress who was In favor of saving enc trees
told striking story about the saving of a great
tree in far off Australia. 1t was long way to go
for tree story. but perhaps the moral was worth
the Journey
In 1868 John Boyle O'Reilly. the Irish poet was
political convict In Australia, sentenced to hard
labor for life. With gang of fellow convicts
der the charge of a British officer and a squad of
soldiers he was breaking road through tropi-
cal forest They came to a tree and the men
were about to lay the AK at its roots when OReil
ly made them stop, dropping his own AK the
while The British officer ordered the men to
work, ORelly put his hand to his cap, saluted
and said. 81 should like to speak to you"
The officer was amazed at this convict's impu-
denDe, but perhaps 1t was the very holiness of
the thing that wrought the purpose intended
This tree is too beautiful to fell; please let it
stand" said the convict
The British soldier looked dumfounded. Come
over here, said OReily, "and look at it from this
point of view"
The convict was now the commanding officer.
The Englishmen followed the Irishman for a hun.
dred yards, and then, turning his horse looked up
on the tree, and his eye kindled. He looked down
Spon HReiy and said: THE orders are for the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-06-16

ming with peroration about prunes,
based on the huge elephant construct
ed out of dried specimens of that
much derided boarding house favorite
"a frightful, wobbly-kneed example of
what industry, coupled with violence
OF imagination, energetically misdi-
rected, can perpetrate-Uncle John led
him by dried-fruit-bound paths into the
mysteries of California farming.
Silently, not to say patiently or re-
sentfully, Margaret walked along with
aunt Eliza. What profit from her
transgression if it not only furnished
no escape for her, but even afforded a
new sacrifice upon the altar of Uncle
Johns zeal for acquiring and impart-
ing information. Plotted by Uncle
John, the humorless, the quartet
stopped before model fruit farm,
worked out in papier maehe.
This ranch. Margaret, which is
here reproduced, belongs to your
aunt's nephew. Jack Jenkins. l have
asked him to take dinner with us at
the hotel tonight and you will meet
him there. He's a good chap. /
never caught him in false position
but once, and then / think the fault
was not altogether his"
The young man, with longing looks
toward Margaret, showed signs of
breaking away from her uncle's re-
straining grasp.
All he needs is a housekeeper-a
wife, | mean, home-maker. like Your
Aunt Eliza's been to me-" droned
Uncle John, stating that romantic sit
uation as one might speak of the num-
Der of seeds in prune elephant. But
he is not much for women folks. He
says it takes him six days to figure out
what woman means by what she
says and by that time he's forgotten
what 1t was she said"
The man with the sombrero flushed
with shame over this account of so
unappreciative q member of his sex.
Perhaps he never met the one wo-
man." he hesitatingly offered in ex-
tenuation.
Maybe, answered the guide of this
personally conducted party. He has
sense enough about other things. Now
that raisin plant is modelled after enc
OF his"
Margsre. Jagged farther and farther
behind cut or hearing.
'n alley. fined with golden pyra-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-06-16

Margaret was toiling along through
the Los Angeles chamber of com
merce behind her two prosaic kinfolks
Like the humming drone Of his own
threshing machine, Uncle John pressed
over silly statistics and poky pro
cesses. She was half-gigglingly com.
menting to herself as she tagged dog
gedly along after Aunt Eliza's amply,
constructed, black broad-clothed form
that Uncle John ought to be prosecuted
for bigamy, on the ground that he had
two times as much wife as he had
when he first married, when she dis.
covered two grey eyes. under a broad
hat brim, answering her chuckles with
wrinkly wrinkles.
The naughty disdain which she duti
fully tried to spread over her amuse
ment fell before the good-natured ap.
probation of her need of a relief ex.
petition. She bowed, tentatively and
reservedly. The hat lifted in a most
dignified acknowledgement and its
owner advanced, holding out his right
hand. Margaret placed her brown
glove within his reach. with the affirm,
alton:
Il am very glad to meet you here,
very glad to see you again." in answer
to Aunt ELIAS backward look of in.
quiry. The aunt's exclamation at.
tracted the attention of Uncle John
Margaret led her newfound friend
up to her guardians.
q am glad to introduce to you a
very old friend from Iowa. This is my
uncle and aunt, with whom I am
spending my summer vacation, Mr.
Livingston"
Aunt Eliza only exclaimed again
aloud, and started to say that which
Uncle John interrupted by an EN-
phatic wave of his big capable-looking
arm.
Il am delighted to know you, Mr.
Livingston; delighted to know you"
Then taking an observation of the
young. mans evident intention to fall
back in step with the niece, ha
reached forward firmly for the young
mans arm, pulling him into step.
If you are from the middle west
most of our agricultural processes and
products will be new and interesting
to you. Now, here is" and begin.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-06-16
Where He Hit Her.

A young couple keeping house on 10.
second floor were very often ANNOYED
by their quarreling neighbors belo"
One night the young man vas me-
at the door by his wife. who eN
claimed:
"Oh, John, they have been fgblng
down stairs nearly all day. and he's
hit her again!"
rs that so?" said John. syrn2a
thetically. We'll, where did he Ai'
her this timer"
Il heard them running all over Inc
house. but l think he finally bit ne'
in the pantry"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-06-16

told only three weeks in its passage.
The members of congress debated and talked
twenty percentum reductions, sugar trusts and
the like for four days and then the tense hour
approached when the vote was to be taken. The
time was tense Notwithstanding the fact that 1t
was known that the bin was to carry by great
majority. The galleries were packed with people
and in the halls without we're hundreds unable to
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-06-16

UBA has reciprocity In trade with
the United States. The bill giving
the Island the benefits of the trade
agreement was considered at an
extra session of congress called by
President Roosevelt. There was
good deal OF sentiment in the Gu
ban matter. more than there has
been in connection with the Cana
dian reciprocity measure. The bill
went through the house and was
sanctioned bY the senate taking all
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Cleaning Upholstery
Is An Easy Detail

Automobiles that are upholstered In
light colored leather frequently present
an appearance of untidiness which can
easily be overcome. To clean and re-
move stains from light colored leather.
the following mixture may be used with
good effect:
Boil a pint of milk, let IT cool and add
one dram of sulphurtc acid. Shake well
and then add half a dram OF oil OF
lavender, one pint of vinegar and the
white of one egg beaten to a froth.
Keep in a tightly-corked bottle. Rubbed
on leather with a soft cloth. It greatly
improves the appearance and removes
the stains
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Defective Wiring.

Defective or broken wiring on old cars
are two reasons for mishring. Some
times, however, the tension wires can
carry defective firing and water or mud
splashed on them by the wheels cause
short-circuiting. Encasing the wires in
rubber hose protects them from much OF
this trouble. Wherever the wires are
worn or old, do not hesitate to equip
your car with new ones.
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Six Quills TO a Novel.

The use of quill pens is by no means
confined to government Offices and the
gentlemen who point with them at un-
happy witnesses. A habitual writer, for
instance, confesses that he never will
lingly used steel pen since he was out
of the control OF schoolmasteTs. You
may easily write i5,0Oo words with one
quill, mending II four times, which gives
SIX npills to the novel. So the cost. of
moved writing is smalI-stated in terms
OF puills.-I.ondon Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Practicing His Religion.

A Baptist clergyman tells this story
Of the fight parsons sometimes have to
control their passions.
~ was skating on the Schuylkill one
day last winter and I encountered q
young man who. had sustained a hard
fan on the ice I went to him and by
way of being pleasant. ! said as cheer
lily as I could: Come, man, what are
you doing here?
Doing? he replied. I'm trying my
best to be Christian. st. Paul Dis
patch.
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
A, Reason for That.

This was heard in an overcrowded
Boston elevated train yesterday morn
ing: Say, Dick" said the young man,
whose football tactics had- won him a
strap in the rush. Say, Dick, I've 1een
riding in on the L every morning ex-
cept Sundays and holidays for two
years, and I've never given up a seat
to lady yet" you're polite one, !"
sneered Dick. I've never had a seat
to give up."-Boston Post
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
INTEREST C[NTERED
IN SHOW OPENING
Former Exhibitionsin Wash
ington Expected tofBe
Outclassed.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

seriousness, the agent said in. an in
structpe tone: For two rreasors-and
they are suffic.ent-the various shows
throughout the country flourish. First
Each brings many dealers with their
new creations into competition under
one roof. Second-Each is the initial
appearance of the year of the various
new models for presentation, to pros
pective buyers, TO whom an opportunity
is given to make a selection from a
most complete line"
While tie agent overlooked many 9TH
er reasons for automobile shows being
In vogue, he convinced the prospective
buyer that from almost every stand
point the show Is a necessity. AS one
prominent dealer put It: The automo-
bile business is a game no longer, but
one of the greatest industries of the
country"
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Way to Get Revenge.

Mrs. Binks-The people in the next
suite to ours are awfully annoying.
They pound on the wall every time our
Mamie sings. l wish we knew of some
way to drive them out of the flat.''
Why not have Mamie keep on sing
ing?'-Cfeveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Suggestions for Visitors.


visit the show for the first time a few
, suggestions IS to how TO get the most
out of such a visit may be in order. 1t
has been the experience Of former years
that most novioes attending a show are
bewildered' by the variety OF cars ex-
hibited, and do not receive any definite
Impressions, so that, while the expert
ence may turn out more or less enjoy
able in itself. 1t does not prove profit.
able otherwise. Almost every prospec-
tive owner has fixed in advance the
maximum sum he is willing to spend
for car, and generally also has some
definite idea of the minimum price of
the car which will serve his purpose.
It might also be pointed out that the
best time to attend the show for those
who wish to study mechanical details
and make comparisons of the cOnstruC-
ton of different cars is the afternoon.
The show building is then less crowded.
and the attendants at the stands have
more time to give detailed explanations
of the features of their cars. II the
visitor practically makes his selection
at the show, II is a good idea to ask for
a demonstration run. Although demon
strating In connection with automobile
shows is not as common as 1t was in
former years, all of the exhibitors have
establishments In Washington and will
be In position to arrange for such
demonstrations.
A trial run is undoubtedly Of more
value to the experienced motorist who
is looking for a new car than II is to
the novice. The time has passed when
automobiles were likely to fail during a
short trip through city streets; any car
is pretty certain to give a good account
of itself on such a trial run, but the
experienced driver will observe differ
ences in respect to silence of operation,
hardness Of control. fiexibility OF sus-
pension, etc.-all features that will
count in making a selection.
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Newspaper Waits.

II say. old man, you've never returned
that umbrella | lent you last week.
Hang IL all. old man, be reasonable
It's been raining ever since."-Punch.
The Washington times., 1911-02-12
Bits of Fun.

Mr.. Lately Married-But, dearest, I
thought We had planned to go to the
opera this evening?
Mrs. Ditto--Yes, love; but / have
changed our mind.-Puck
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
DIVIDE CONTRACTS
INTO SMALL BLOCKS
AND So COUNCIL APPROVAL Is
NOT NECESSARY IN LIGHT
NATTER

Al the meeting of the Council COM
mittee on electricity Friday night
bids were opened for ornamental
lighting on West Broad street and
Jefferson avenue, and contracts
awarded to the Gordon Supply COM
pany for thirty-three posts for West
Broad street. and to the J. l.. Mott
iron Works for thirty-one posts on
jefferson avenue. to the Gordon Sup
ply Company for lamps and globes.
and 70 /. j. Smith a. Co. for the Broad
street conduits and underground con-
uections
The new Broad street lights will
extend as far Pine street 1t was
also ordered that incandescent lamps
be Installed to supplant old gas lamps
III large part of Clay Ward. and
ten new are lamps viii be placed on
the Free bridge.
+ The contracts were divided into
small blocks, So that Council approval
will not be required. and the work
VIII begin at once. The committee
asked the Council for a supplemental
appropriation of $4,000 to wire the
city Hall for lighting from the NUM-
cipal plant.
II was decided that the wiring
should be under direction OF the
grounds and buildings committee
which has custody OF the City Hall.
and that hereafter as city buildings
are wired for lighting the electric
department would only furnish cur
rent 10 the property line. as in the
ease of private consumer, charging
the buildings department, School
Board. Police Board or other de-
partment with the current used.
7T"2 4ae@ spests9HY1rfTseAs reported On tna
purchase of apparatus authorized. in
Guiding new generator, 200 lamps
and cut outs and other equipment
recommending acceptance OF tho lump
sum bid OF the Gordon Supply Com
pany at $4,000 which was recon-
mended to the Council for approval
Contract was awarded TO the Bow
iron Works for ornamental hangers
for the centre lamps on Broad Street
to carry two arc lamps each, and "a.
cost ~ each, replacing the present
centre lights on the business sacfior
of Broad street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
TO FIX SEPT. T AS
DATE FOR PRIMARY
CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
WILL HOLD MEETING. TUES
TsY NIGHT.

September : will he In all prob
ability be- named as the date Tor the
local Democratic primary. this being
the date already set for the senatorial
primary The date viii be definitely
liked next Tuesday night when the
city Democratic committee meets. sub
ject 10 the call of Chairman Miles.
In addition, date will >be set On
TO, which time candidates for the
y Va ion offices MAJ file thsis. nEsysNss.
This is likely 10 be put AT some day
early in july. The assessment against
each candidate will hs decided upon.
ana VIA probably be put 1apouso the
supposition of nine candidates for the
eight Offices.
The nominations to be made at the
primary Include two candidates for
the state senate. five for the house
OF delegates ana one for the Office or
city collector.
The state Democratic committed
has been asked for $500 for Rich
mono, t" come from the candidates
Tor United States senate. and the
local candidates will be called ON
for the remainder OF similar
amount
The candidates SO far are as fol-
lows
State senate-Arthur C. Hartman
ana r., {. Fotkes dncumhents).
House OF Delegates-John A Cur
It's, John :. Harwood and Edwin p
Cox tincumeents). and James II
Dreamer. Ii is understood that Hiu
Montague VIII also be candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03

Song. The Hemlock Tree, third and
fourth grades.
Delivery of certificates to first grade
pupiia
Song. The Blacksmith. first and
second grades.
Song. The Boston Tea Party. third
and fourth grades.
Delivery Of certificates to second
grade pupils.
Song. The Butterfly, first and Sec
ond grades.
Delivery of certificates 10 third
grade pupils.
Song, The Sewing Song, third and
fourth grade pupils.
Delivery OF certificates TO fourth
grade pupils.
Song. Vacation Song.
| Benediction, Rev. Mr.. Jacobs.
| The grammar grades and high
school closed with exercises on Fri
day night The members of the
school board. Superintendent Bird,
Professor E. H. Russell, MIR. A. =.
! Chandler, Jr., and Mr.. T.. +. Birch
head. OF Louisa, were seated on the
! platform. MIR. Isaac Hirsh presided.
| The choruses by the high school
| pupils were excellens and showed
the result OF careful training. Pro-
!
! diplomas TO the three graduates.
Misses Alice f. Middleton. T.. Paul
| inc Perry and Mabel T.. McCallcy.
with few words of advice set Into a
most pleasing speech
! Professor A. Il. Chandler. Jr. pre-
sented the high school teachers GER
tiflcates to the three young ladies.
/ At the close Of the exercises Mr.
Hirsh called for rising vote of
thanks to be rendered Superintendent
! Bird for the efficient work that he
mad done during the past year. Every
pupil rose and applauded enthusiast
1 tically.
Inls Is the first year that the high
school has graduated a class. This is
also the first year that S,lperintan-
dent Bird has had charge of the
schools During the year. however,
/ he has accomplished great deal in
raising the standard of the school
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
EX-GOV. MONTAGUE
TO MAKE ADDRESS
WILL SPEAK AT FINALS OF THE
CHESTER AGRICULTURAL HIGH
SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY,.

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.y
CHESTER, VA. June o.--The COM
mencement exercises Of the Chester
Agricultural High School will begin
here on Sunday night. June at s
o'clock. when the Rev l.. S. Sherer.
will deliver sermon To the graduate
ing class, In the Methodist church,
On Monday afternoon, at s O'Clock, tha
domestic science class will give din
ner to the graduating class In the bases
meut of the Agricultural School.
On Tuesday night. at o'clock, this
public is invited to attend the exercises
in the auditorium of the school build
ing. with the following program. aften
prayer:
Salutory--Graham Ellis.
Fairies Lullaby--Six girls. /
Class History-kfsher Bruce
German Song-By the German Glass;
Glass Prophecy-Mar Gregory
Solo--Selden Ragland
Debate on Athletics--Prof. Stiles and
his Agricultural Glass.
Duet-Misses Mary and Ruth Friend.
On Wednesday, at o'clock, in tta
auditorium.
Prayer and chorus by the school.
Introduction of the speaker by Revk
G. W. Hurt, OF Culpeper. Va.
Address by Ex-Governor A J. Mons
tague.
Duet-Misses Robertson and Friend.
Delivery OF Diplomas.
Song-The Flower Sprit-by tho
school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Erwin--fiix.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.G
PAMPLIN CITY. VA, June 81.
Thursday at $50 ?. NJ. the wedding
of Miss Florence Augusta Xix, OF
Hixburg. near here. the attractive
and talented daughter or Mrs. Hix.
and the late Mr.. William u. Hix, and
AIR. Wilson Mack Erwin, a we'll known
member of the Bell Shoe Company.
OF Lynchburg. took place at the
brides home On account of recent
bereavement in the family of the
bride. the marriage was Witnessed
only by the immediate relatives OF
the contra citing parties,
Miss Carrie Virginia. sister of tho
bride, was maid OF honor. and Miss
Emma Erwin, sister of the groom,
was bridesmaid. The Wedding march,
was played by Mrs. Walter Chambers
lain, OF Iowa. sister of the bride.
The bride was beautifully goWnef
in sheer white marquisette. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. r. I.
Warren. of Pamplin City.
A handsome lunch was served on
the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin
left on the evening train for theiF
future home in Lynchburg
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
CONCERT PROGROM
FOR CITY PARKS

The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Band Will render the following pro-
gram in the city parks during the
first week OF the summer engage
ment;
March. "Thro' the Line. Chamber.
Overture, Light Cavalry Suppe
Waltz, Blue Danube Stra,rsa
Patrol. The Blue and Gray Dalby
Solo for cornet. Madame Sherry fr.-
quest, .t-.-..... Hochna
lntermission.
Grand selection. Bonnie Scotland.
Godfrey
tsoios for Ed clarinet. piccolo. I'd
Clarinet, Garnet traIs hones -,a,s..
and basses)
Serenade. Angelus tfrom Marftana1
Solo for euphonium. Evening Star,
Wagner
Sig. Alexander Pappaiardis.
March, The Bonnie Blues New,
Chambers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
STATUE OF ABRAHAM
LINCOLN UNVEILED
ONE OF THE LARGEST BRONZW
FIGURES EVER CAST.

RICHMOND. VA June 3.-Tha
large bronze statue OF Abraham Lin
coin, which Is the creation OF Gut
zon Borgium. was unveiled at New
ark on Memorial Day. The event Is
one in which every citizen Of this
country is deeply Interested. Even
though one does not agree with all
the policies or the political creed OF
Mr.. Lincoln, yet he necessarily re-
jotces In this tribute to his charac-
ter. Character Is the one thing which
is worth working for. and the char
acter and integrity of the Merchants
National Bank during It's forty years
or existence ia responsible for its now
being safest for savings"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
PRIMARY PROMISES
FEW CANDIDATES

EUREKA MILLS. VA. June g.
The Democratic chairman of the
counties composing the Eighteenth
senatorial district have decided to
have the primary to nominate sem
ator on September Z. Candidates de-
string to enter the primary must file
notices OF their candidacy with the
ehairmen not later than August s. ac-
companied with fee of $40. to be
paid to each chairman. 1t is prob
able Senator Sands Gayle will not
have opposition for the nomination.
There are no announced candidates
for the house OF delegates, though
the names of several receptive can
! didates are prominently mentioned
There will not be any opposition to
the clerk, CommoDwealth's attorney
or treasurer in the coming election.
u. y. Hutchinson, commissioner Of
revenue for the lower district. is pelng
opposed by w. A. Crews and Il. r.
Margon. g. NJ. Hutcheson. comm is
sioner OF the revenue for the upper
district. is opposed by Il. Roy Adams
and A. w. Donald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-06-03
Or. ELDR|OCE ON
HIS JUBILEE FLIGHT
SAILS AWAY IN BALLOON WITH
TWO PASSENGERS ON TWEEN
TY-FIT"TH ASCENSION.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. June s.
Despite dri2ziing ram. Or Thomas
f. Eldridge. president Of the Phila-
delphia Aeronautieal @ociety as
cended With two passengers in the
balloon Philadelphia II, from the
Point Breeze grounds coon after .
o'clock to-day. After reaching a
height of about 1900 feet the big
gas bag diss ppeared In northeast
eriy direction.
Those who accom- panied Dr. Ed
ridge on what he terms his silver
jubilee flight. 1t being his twenty
fifth ascension. are Richard J.. Bar
rett, vice-president Of the Armour
Steel Foundry Company and Edward
W. Pile, an importer Of Wilmington,
Del.