The Washington times., 1911-08-11

finds that it is that and something more
besides.
That ln4-poUn1 watermelon which
Texas admired Sent to the President
should feed the entire Cabinet, and still
leave fragments amounting to twelve
baskets.
seafarng authority from down the
Chesapeake tells US that never has he seen
crabs so plentiful as they are this sea-
son. 1t isn't going to be such a hard
fail and winter, after all.
A lot of people are spending their
summer vacations Ivy remaining right
here in the District. which, after all, Is
a great improvement, in many respects,
ever having to live in a trunk
Star gazers are Informed that there
are now ten comets 20 be seen in the
skies, if you only know where to loon
for them. At all events it is excellent
weather for being out of doors
Among the little strangers registered
in the city Yesterday there were half
dozen girls and only three boys. The
returns will be watched with interest
until this matter is evened up.
Sheriff Viett's activity in arresting
automobilists for speeding has divided
Montgomery county citizens. Some ap-
prove his zeal, but others say he is
driving business away from the county.
The President evidently thinks that
there are few Indiars besides me dead
,1,Ior
rate he has decided to paid a couple
of them who are now doing time in
prison.
Colonial week at Colonial Beach prom
3seS to be the most delightful in all the
history of that delightful resort and a
large part of Washington is preparing
TO go down and spend a day or so at
least.
Alexandria has a new and important
claim TO fame. Ar aeroplanc along
origina, lines is now being constructed
there for Antony Janus, one of the
Washington aviators of whom we are
most proud.
The management Of Camp Good Will
Is to be congratulated upon it's efforts
little charges by inaugurating a daily
flag raising and the singing of patriotic
songs by the children.
Theodore RuGgles Trinbv. who invent
ed the revolving turret, practically revo-
lutionized the art of naval warfare. 1t
Is entirely fitting that his body should
he brought to Arlington and buried
with all tho hOnorS due him
Four Marylanders and two Virginians
have just been granted patents for use
full devices which they have brought 20
perfection. So our home taIent came
very near winning the distinction Of
getting that patent No. 100000.
The terror of rabies no longer keeps
the world in fear. OF the l2N persons
bitten during the year ending with June,
here in the District, not one of them
died. The generations still rise up and
pronounce a blessing on Pasteur.
A Washington merchant, Harry Kauf-
man, has captured a Government con-
tract to supply clothing to residents of
the Soldiers Home. This speaks well
for Washington prices when complaint
against the high cost of living in Wash
ington is rife.
1t is a source Of much qualification to
the many friends Of the Rev. Albert H.
Zimmerman that he is rapidly recover
Ing from the nervous breakdown he
sustained several weeks ago, and it is
hoped that in 4 short time he will be
entirely we'll again.
1t is cheering news that comes from
the Senate committee which is consider
ing pensions for civil service employees.
Definite plans for. legislation are taking
shape and a comprehensive discussion of
the Gillett and Perkins bills is being
had.
The suit against William H. Taft,
commander-in-chief of the land and
naval forces of the United, States, to
compel him to declare war against
Mexico. may not result in much blood
shed, but it will perhaps contribute
something to the body Of our legal lore.
Viva, the speedy motor boat, had
romantic secret, but the secret is out