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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
DROPS NINE LETTERS.
Michigan University Professor In.
vents a Shorter Alphabet.

CHICAGO. December 23.-More time is
to be saved for the typist more space
is to be placed at the disposal of the
letter writer and thoughts are to be eX-
pressed direct. without waste. in a new
alphabet adapted to meet the modern
demands of scientific management. The
inventor is Prof. Fred Newton Scott of
the University of Michigan.
The alphabet, which is said to have the
approval of type manufacturers and type
writer houses. is intended to reduce the
modern English alphabet by nine char
acters and do away with combinations
which Prof Scott declares are cumber-
some. wasteful and complicated and do
not express clearly the thought of the
speaker or writer.
The elements of the alphabet that
have designed are simple said he.
'"rhe system resembles shorthand in one
respect, yet the simplicity Of the entire
proposition is such that no one need de-
vote great deal of study In order to
master it's meaning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
Objections to the Bill.

The Commissioners explain their decided
objections to the bill as follows:
when an appropriation is made by
school buildings, police and fire stations,
and other municipal buildings, it is the
practice of the Commissioners to invite
bids by public advertisement giving the
general territory within which the site il
to be located, or where a specific site is
mentioned in the appropriation giving the
specific location desired.
When these bids are received they are
canvaSsed and carefully considered by an
engineer officer, assistant to the Engineer
Commissioner. who has been handling
such matters for several years and is
very cOnverSant with real estate values in
the District. and the site most advantage
eous in location and price is selected by
En- gineer Commissioner. Before the site
is selected the department for which the
purchase is made is consulted. 1t Is not
always that the lowest bid is accepted IN
such cases. as these bids ordinarily eX-
coed the value of the land, and negoIia
lions are entered into by this officer either
with the bidders or with others who have
not bid, in order to obtain price which
in the Judgment of the Commissioners
represents the actual value of the land.
If such satisfactory price cannot be OBJ
tanned the commissioners institute pro-
ceedings to condemn the land.
When parks are authorized they are
generally acquired through condemnation
as the Commissioners rec
as benefits. In the acquisition
of land for streets. alleys and minor
streets condemnation proceedings are also
resorted to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
WOU[BADD TO PRICE
Commissioners Oppose Re-
straint in Buying Land.
SEND VIEWS TO CAPITOL
Report Adversely on Chairman John
sons Bill.
WISH TO PRESERVE RIGHTS
Proposed That Purchases Be Held
Until Congress Approves
Site and Cost.

The Commissioners of the District of
thority to buy the land which the Dis
trict needs for its schoolhouses play
ground sites, rights of way for sewer
mains etc, and have reported against
the bill which would give Congress prac-
tically full purchasing power for District
real estate needs The bill is a short
one. introduced in the House by Repre-
sentative Johnson. chairman of the
House committee on the District of Co
lumbia, the title summing up the pur-
port of the bill: ITO provide for the ap-
prevail of the location and price paid for
real estate toward the purchase of which
the United States contributes"
THE object of the BILL" say the Com
missioners in the adverse report sent to
the House District committee today, is
apparently to prohibit the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia from acquir-
ing any real estate for municipal pur
poses where a portion of the cost is con-
tributed from the United States Treas
ury, and TO place the matter in the hands
of Congress. The effect of the 1egiSla
ton would be to authorize the Commits
sioners only to obtain options on such
real estate as they are authorized to ac-
quire for municipal purposes
The bill provides that when the District
shall purchase land no title shall pass
until Congress takes the matter up and
approves of the entire transaction the
exact site and cost and everything else
connected with the matter. In the minds
of the Commissioners, a ten-foot strip
as addition to a playground could not
be bought until Congress convened. al
lowed the matter to be brought up, sub
jected perhaps to debate, sent back to
committees and subjected to any delay
common to legislative matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
Bow Land Is Now Acquired.

The Commissioners acquire real estate
a t present only under specific authority
from Congress. but once having the au-
thOrity they are allowed the common dis
cret.On of any executive body. Heal es-
tates acquired for school buildings, fire and
police stations and other municipal build
ings, rights of way for sewer and water
mains, land for public parks or reserva-
tons and sites for Fairgrounds.
Land is also acquired for street extern
siOns, avenues, highways and alleys. but
the Commissioners believe this class
would not fall under the terms of the bill
in question, as in such cases generally the
whole cost is paid from District revenues
and then assessed back on property bene-
fitted. The Commissioners remind the
House committee that the Commissioners
acquired land only WHEN authorized by
Congress, and that condemnation proceed
ings are resOrted to only when necessary
and in accordance with section of the
code of Ia W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29

for him and assuring him that IL would
he easy matter to get anti-Taft dele
gates here. The colonel promptly all
severed. a letter coming back to Mr.. MI
gent two days ago. Col Roosevelt thank
ed the PhiladeIphans and said he would
take this opportunity of announcing that
he was not a candidate lat the present
time" His most earnest supporters de-
clare this means the colonel wishes to be
free to act later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
A Star Number.

Three prize entries. a Shorty McCabe
story. two charming storiettes, an unusu-
ally interesting special article, Scherzer
cartoon, a timely poem by Cora Lapham
Hazard. strong installnent OF n de-
teffive serial and an appropriate Illus
trated song-these things-don't you think !
make up a particularly strong issue for
our next Sunday Magazine. Artisticaliy
and in contents 1t Is one of the best num-
hers We have printed in long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
COURT MARTIAL NAMED
FOR TRIAL Of REYES
Followers of Mexican Rev0Iu-
tionary Leader DenounCe
Him for Surrendering.

MEXICO CITY, December 29.-For the
purpose of trying Gen. Reyes. three gen.
erals of brigade have been raised to the
tary law provides that no officer shall
be tried by those of inferior rank. Jose
Maria Mier. Jose Maria De Lavega and
Lauro Villar We're the generals promoted.
The court will be constituted with Gen.
Mier presiding, Gems. Vega and Villar
associate judges and Gen. Francisco Nela
prosecutor Gen. PeZo's delicate health
prevented him from acting as presiding
Judge. so President Madero substituted
Reyes in Military Prison.
Cen. Reyes is in Santiago military
stopped on the outskirts of the city and
the prisoner was removed before any one
was aware of his identity.
Jose Peon Del Vale. prominent law
yer, and formerly one Of Gen. Reyes
strongest adherents, cabled local news
paper from New Orleans. in the name OF
himself and other Reyist refugees there.
saying: ,o
ton against the nameless conduct OF
Gen. Reyes in surrenderins. as he prom
ised us to die before giving himself up
II Is oficially denied that the govern
ment has asked for the extrad1tfon from
the United States of Emilio Vazquez
Gomez. charged with fomenting a counter
revolution. Senior Gomez was formerly
President Madero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29

surrounded the Moros in a successful ef-
fort TO force them to give up their arms
About 900 Moros, among whom were 4
number of women and children, were
captured. The capture includes muskei-
~, krisses and bolos of almost every
known description. Capt. Barker is -
native Of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
Hot Ashes Start Fire.

Hot ashes in the cellar of the home
of George Washington. 1924 10th street
northwest. this morning set fire to some
trash. No. engine company was called
and extinguished the flames before any
damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
One Cent n Word

is the rate charged for I,-ac.:caily any
Want Ad In The Star OF a personal or
private nature, including Help Wanted,
Situation Wanted, Rooms for Rent, etc.
Bust Aess houses may receive the same
rate tby giving very reasonable and
easy tcontract Call up Main 2fA0 for
partiIAlaSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
CAPT BARKER WOUNDED.
RECEIVES Shot From Moro 1ntrench'
ments on Island Of Jolo.

Can't. John w. Barker. Sd Infantry. was
severely wounded by shot during the
recent trouble near Zud Jado on the Is
land of Jolo in the Philippines, when the
American forces under Gen. Pefshing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29

Smiley Unloads Sequel. by, Sewell
Ford. shows Shorty at his pllilOsophizing
best. See our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
ROOSEVELT NOT IN RACE
AT THE PRESENT TIM"
Former Presidents Letter
Gives Hope to the Insur-
gents in Philadelphia.

. PHILADELPHIA. December "a let
ter from Col Roosevelt to Philadelphia
ward leaders, in which he says he is not
candidate for office lat the present
time" has created an uproar among the
insurgents here, and differentiation
ward leaders are vigorously campaigning
for the colonel, assuming that his letter
means he is not ready at this time to an
nounce candidacy.
John III. .Nugent, president of the Re-
publican League of Workers, the re-
voting leaders call themselves, wrath
fully declares that some one has cheated
for he did not make the letter public and
he does not propose to make it public.
Admits Receipt of Letter.
Nugent admits he received the letter and
admits that the story of its yelled mean
ing is correct but he will not say on
which side of the fence he stands, con-
tenting himself with the declaration that
he has not seen all the ward leaders and
that the matter will be tllreshed out at a
meeting to be held next week. Meantime
the other leaders are booming Roosevelt
as a presidential possibility.
The Republican League OF Workers was
organized by ward leaders who revOlted
against George II. Earle, the Penrose
candidate for mayor. After the election
of Rudolph Blankenburg it was decided
to keen the league in existence and take
i'm as recruits those opposed to the local
republican organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
League Support Pledged.

At meeting last week a letter was
drafted and sent to Col Roosevelt at
Oyster Bay, asking him to announce his
candidacy for the presidency, -pledging
the unanimous support of the league. ask
ing permission to organize Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29

II you want work read the want Gels
umns Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-29
Denial of Bond Story.

The secretary of the treasury, Ernesto
Madero, in q statement says that a rep
resentative Of Speyer & Co, New York
bankers, who visited Mexico recently.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-03
WANTED!

Ten extra Salcsladies to be-
gin work Tuesday morning.
Apply Monday afternoon at
s o'clock at Second Street
entrance.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-03
PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR
CHRISTMAS

"Clothcs Oft proclaim the man
just 30 does the gift OF proclaim the
gNer. A gft to be really appreciated
must hayo some roal worth--a tan-
ghlo yaluo-it must be- useful. In
making your selections why not
choose something that viii give SER
'ico' something that win continually
romInd the recipient Of the glyer2
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-03
WOOOl Dress Goods
at Big Savings

25c goods, Xmas sale ................1s 1sc
s5c good X-mas sale ................25 Csc
soc goods. Xmas sale ...............4 .42c
65c goods X-mas sale ..............5oc soc
75c goods Xmas sale ...........5s .5sc
s1.OO goods. X-mas sale .............7s .7sc
.1.e5 goods X-mas sale .s5c
$50 goods Xmas sale ......... $40
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-03
"PayLesS Dress Better"

was never moro fully demonstrated
than II IL now, during our Christmas
sale. We have never conceded to any
store in the matter Of value-g giving,
This sale oclipses any attompt ever
made in Tulsa at this season Of the
year. These prices outrival any we
have heretofore made on such good
seasonable merchandise,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-12-03
Enormous Reductions ON all
Staple Goods

&c Muslins. Xmas Sale. &c
$ l-Sc Muslins, Xmas SoIe....,...,.......7c
Toe Muslins, Xmas Sale,,.,......,,...,..sc
~ Ac Muslns, Xmas sale.,.,,....,.,.,1O 1Oc
l5c Musns, Xmas Sale..,......,.......1tc
lSc Tubing, Amas Sale. alo...,.......,,.,,.15c
25c Sheetngs Xmas Sale. ale.,.,,.,,,.,...20c zoe
27 &c sheetngs, Xmas Sale. 22lgc
SOc sheotngs Xmas Sale. le....,,.,.,,,.,,25 ,25c
l]ao Huck Towels Xmas sae....,...,...5c
loe Towels Nmas sale.','...'
lbc Towels, Xmas ale.................i1c
s5c Towels Xmas Sale. ale..,.............1sc
soc Towels, Xmas sale. le...,.............25 25c
soc Towels Xmas sole..,,,............IOr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
4 MORNING EDITION OF THE vIRGINIAN.

Thc Richmond Virpfntan is now over year
old. 1t has standing to-day in the city Of
Richmond and in the State of Virginia which
no other newspaper has ever secured in this
state within the same yertod OF time, II is de-
ciared BY many to be ths best newspaper in the
city. and the number Of its friends 10 increasing
daily
Four editions OF The Vir0iniaH are printed at
the present time namely. at noon, at O'Clock,
at O'Clock, and the State edition, printed espec-
tally for mail service 10 reach out-of@town sub
scribers at distant points by the night trains.
But from the beginning there has been great
demand fer morning edition of The lirginian
for the city OF Richmond and adjacent territory.
This demand has steadily increased. and since
January 1st there have been daily requests for
such service.
The cost of establishing a newspaper like The
Firgtniaa is very great. The payroll for the
week must be met with cash. The cost Of
morning edition involves night labor and viii
be of necessity more expensive than the present
edition of the paper. Ii win require large adj
-ditions to the capital already invested in the
paper.
While. therefore, the management of the paper
Is very DESTROYS to meet the popular demand. 1t
is necessary TO proceed with and business
Judgment II has been decided therefore. to
make an effort to find out the wishes of the PEG
pie. On the front page of this issue there will
be found a blank coupon to be filled in and
signed and returned TO The virginidn, stating
that In the event the morning edition is issued
the signer pledges himself to subscribe TO the
same for the period Of ere year
1t is necessary TO have something IN the shape
OF a guaranteed evidence of the public demand
before reaching 'defnite conclusion. The paper
which has been furnished the past year is a
guarantee of what may BE expected in the morn
ing edition.
DO you want the morning edition? DO YOU
wish to break up the monopoly which exists at
present. DO the merchants and advertisers
generally in Richmond wish 10 secure advertis-
ing rates i'm the morning field a fair competi-
tive basis? Does the reading public want the
news and comment on the same given in a fair.
impartial manner? Then et us know your mind.
Write us and send in the coupon on the front
page fled in and signed with your name.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11

President Taft i'll his scholarly address be-
fore the Southern Commercial Congress. In At
lania. has again shown his love and thought for
the Southland ana reiterated his desire to be OF
every possible assistance, in not only pointing
the way to higher development. morally. educa-
tionally and commercially but to aid in the
working OF the splendid plans foot
Although of different political belief from
majority OF people in the South, President Taft
has taken. perhaps broader and more helpful
attitude toward the land lying below the Mason
and Dixon line than any of his predecessors
since the War Between The States lie has aR.
pointed mere Southern to high and respon
sible posts than any Republican chief executive
made more trips TO this section. and spoken In a
more friendly and encouraging way. So long
as MIR Taft remains President of the United
States the South can feel that it has In the ruler
of the nation stawarr an 8dmirer. friend and
champion be found in the South.
President Taft urges the young men of the
south TO take up the political issues of nation
vide importance and come fully into com
munion''-the communion Of the country. He
counsels the total CELEBRATION OF partisan and
sectional lines and the Welding Of the people of
all quarters of the country into fruitous unity.
The kernel of his address that the time Ia
upon the young men of the South to break
through the narrow political confines which may
nave restrained them and their influence, and
10 set out to promote the welfare OF the nation
AZ whole, morally, politically, commercially,
and financially Mr., Taft has spread a good
word abroad. and the young of the South.
and also the old. would do well to be governed
by his counsel.
The South OF yesterday and the South OF to-
day two different things, with the past per.
haps favored by a comparison. Southern men
have in them the qualities of manhood and lead
ership which events of the past several years
show are sadly needed In the affairs of this
ccuniryThe object of Southern men LIS to de-
relop their section to Its proper plane. This can
best be accomplished by the advancement Of the
interests OF the entire country In political edu
cationai and civic directions The Southern
Commercial Congress has as Its slogan, "A
Greater Nation Through Greater South" Presi-
dent Taft has reversed this to "A Greater South
Through Greater Nasicn." thus strengthening
~ saogan. and issuing call To Southern men |
- - - shas = in them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
CITY IS PREPARED
TO COMPLETE JOB
8 Ev ERAL CONTRACTS ARE
AWARDED FOR OVERHEAD
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

To complete the overhead electrical
distribution system which the city has
undertaken following the revokinR of
the contract to Storms & Co.. the
council committee on electricity FRI
day night let several contracts for
mast arms, wire and other fittinrx.
through Consulting Engineer Trafford'
who Will superintendent the work. Z.
NJ Jeter. former foreman OF storms
& Co.. was employed as foreman. and
Mr.. Trafford was authorized to en-
ploy linemen. laborers and teams 10
press the work to completion.
An echo of the Storms matter was
heard Friday afternoon when counsel
for the Western Electric Company
filed suit for $1,000 claimed to be
due for supplies furnished Storms =
So. for this and other work.
As result of the suit an attach.
ment was served on the city Of Rich.
mond restraining Auditor Warren
from making any further payment to
Storms & Co.. on account OF the local
plant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
impress Die public with the idea chat DE- wen.

ford unwilling to take up the work OF the
League because of its political character. And
this printed by the Neps Leader In the face
of the fact that 1t had in its possession the
written report OF Secretary McAlister that DR..
Wexford had said that he could not accept be
cause of heavy pastoral duties, but that he EN-
WED the man who would lead the temperance
forces of Virginia during the coming months
This is not reckless The Journals editor
ial but it Is both vicious and malicious and
proves again the accuracy OF the characterization
Of these wet" newspapers by the Legislative
report.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-11
PEOPLES. FORUM
Disguised With wet" Newspaper.

Editor Virgnan
sir-The writer of this is only one among
many, who became disgusted thoroughly, with
wet newspapers of State long before The
Tirginian born. and truly indeed was highly
elated when announced. that we were to have q
clean paper in this section that would be fearless
and let the people have light and truth about
the great work the Anti-Saloon League
doing ! have ALSO been a subscriber to The
virginian from ita first issue and will state. that
here Is another, also from Petersburg, who de-
tends DR.. Cannon, and not the only two
In this city, for there are many here. While out
about rs miles from Petersburg the other day
saw one of those large board advertising signs
a farm the Railroad the Times Dis
pat CHI" in bold letters displayed, surely thought
have they been forced to this so soon trying
to boost up their sheet by such methods Only
too true the saying They hoisted by their
own petard" Their own scurrilious editorials
are reacting on their patronage and their sup
porters are cutting them out. II they will write
a few more like that 1t will hurt their
worse than the Anti-saloon League WILL In same
limit OF time.
There many in our city who have long
since refused to admit such a sheet into their
homes and great Is the pity that any here would
take the abuse and cowardly. and villtanous
charges. made by that sheet, on our good citizens
two years ago. should ever again be caught with
such a vile sheet In their hands. My voice will
be lifted wherever go. to keep that paper from
poiiuting the houses and fresides OF our State
and trust there many of SANE purpose OF
mind.
Oh that there might be more DIR. Canrons IN
Virginia. 1t would not be long before the
of evil would have to settle In more congenial
climes.
That editorial in which you fired such ter
rife broadsade into the Supreme surely tore
a hole In Its hull and pray God that 1t may be
the beginning Of the wreck which Is to follow
such cause az pursued by that 20 called paper.
Keep the light burning until all shall See May
Gods richest blessings be upon cor Cannon
and that he may be Instrumental by the mighty
power OF the Holy Spirit In winning even greater
victories in the war against bar tenders Of all
kinds and their allies Yours etc,
Va. March 9th, 1911, C.