The Washington times., 1911-10-19
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1911.

Entered at the Postoffice at washington.
d. c., as second class matter.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1911.
Alexandria policemen made 1877 ar
rests last month, which was greater
activity than that displayed by the
custom house.
A Washington wag says the Okla
homa man who shot ut tie poet seems
TO be the first one to have the courage
of his convictions.
Robert Poindexter says he '.just can't
stand school," That's the sort of epi-
II 1t once got a-going.
Having been ordered by the Supreme
Court to speak a little louder. Senator
Bailey is probably saying things to him
self about the gods Of Baal.
The Best People On Earth are pre-
pairing to have a beefsteak dinner which
will surpass anything within the MEM
ory of the oldest inhabitant
With fifteen oyster vessels unloading
the first dredged oysters Of the season,
the pleasure Of living. without regard to
the cost, ought to be very materially
increased
The convention Of railway surgeons
has adjourned after a most delightful
and profitable series Of meetings. Tho
matter of breakfast foods remained an
open question.
DR.. Wiley's suggestion that school
children need exercises and nutrition
more than study will put him in
strong with one more Of the grand
divisions of humanity.
Former Senator Henry M. Teller was
one Of those conspicuous in yesterdays
Masonic dedication ceremonies. He
helped seal the metal box in the corner
stone OF the new temple.
The final proof of School superintend-
ent Davidson's progressiveness is con-
tanned In his latest utterance in advo-
cacy Of wider use OF the newspapers
as an educational means.
Charitable action Of Attorney James
Easby-Smith in rushing a man who
drank poison to the hospital in his
automobile is worthy Of praise in this
day and age Of criticism Of automo-
bilists.
A Washington woman has been grant
cd q license as q pharmacist 1t ought
to take away the bitter taste from some
OF the stun we have to take for our
aches and pains to have 1t compounded
by q woman.
The retirement Of Rear Admiral Rich
ard Wainwright will be matter OF
deep regret to his fellow officers. He
hAs rendered efficient service and the
navy doesn't find even the material fol-
such man every day.
Maryland neighbors are thrilling with
the patriotism annually aroused by
recollections of Peggy Stewart, while
Virginia celebrates the surrender OF
Yorktown. The District Is an island In
the midst of figurative red fire.
Congress Heights is to have its jubilee
soon to celebrate the Inauguration OF
improved sewer, water, and car service
There will be big feast in connection
with the celebration and good home
made dishes will be served.
Uuo treasury department IS recelV'
ing complaints Of a shortage of dollar
bills. The shortage In the larger de-
nominations is matter Of such Ions
standing that people have abou
ceased to make complaints
The Civil Service Council has a large
field of usefulness before 1t. BY wist
guidance an organization Of much valu,
to the Government employees in Wash
ington win ensue. The character of tn,
officers just chosen promises such re
suit.
The case OF alleged infringement upol
the copyright of the dramatic skit
Tempest and Sunshine" had to b.
postponed yesterday. Some of tn
weather predictions deal with sunshin
and tempest in a way which would seen
to belong equally we'll to the vaudevill
stage.
Capt. Warren L. Kinds, who was Su
perintendent of the Government Print
ing Office under four administration
and also a veteran of the civil war. ha
he died yesterday. He was held in tn
highest esteem by large circle OF dc
voted friends.
Charles c. Rodgers. Collector o
Taxes, has done a great deal to ferre
auk tha asliAQuens baxpaxerss hut he