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The Washington times., 1911-11-15
THE WASHINGTON TIMES WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER IT, 1911
CLERKS PLAN TO
AVOID CONFLICTS
Movements for Pensions and Higher Pay to Be Kept
Separated "Contributory Plan" Now Looks Most
Favorable-Dick Hopeful.

The believers in the movement are
greatly encouraged. In the many years
they have fought for II, they have
never had anything like the support
they now have.
Taft In Favor.
President Taft will come out for the
passage of a pension and retirement
measure In his message With the ex-
ception OF Secretary stimson, the new
est member of the Cabinet. every Cabi-
net official is repeatedly on record in
favor of relief legislation. The WASH
ington Board of Trade. the Chamber
of Commerce. various other CONNER
cial bodies many of the foremost pub
lie men of Washington and else where,
and a large number of Senators and
Representatives are strongly in favor
of the movement.
Former Senator Dick, who has been
entrusted with the marshaling of the
forces In favor of legislation for the
clerks, says he Is much encouraged
over the situation. He Is getting many
letters from members of Senate and
House, which show that II Ia gaining
in favor. He believes there is a real
prospect of getting legislation at the
coming session.
Those who favor legislation, on the
other hand. do not underestimate the
They are not foolishly san
guine. They understand that II will re-
ouire united and concerted effort to get
Congress to act.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15
PRESIDENT FAVORS
AMENDMENTS|N THE
ANTITRUST Law
Will Recommend Federal In
corporation Of Combina-
tions Seeking Charters.
By ]. FRED EssARY.

President Taft has removed all doubt
about his Recommendations to Con-
gress for amendments TO the sherman
antitrust law. He will propose addi-
tlonal enactments, and these will give
the combinations all the Information
they need as to the legality or illegality
OF their business. '
Thut there would be specific recon-
mendations to Congress upon this sub.
1ect In the forthcoming message has
been authorized by the President him
self. He. does not want the country to
have any misunderstanding whatever
about what he will propose, and for
that reason has let his ideas become
In the first place, the President will
iecomme1d the enactment of n statute
Tor Federal incorporation of any busi-
ter under the National Government.
Will Make Another Trial.
He has recommended this from time
to time In his messages to Congress.
and will recommend IL once more at the
beginning Of the coming session.
In socit,on TO this proposition, how
ever, will be recommendations for .nure
law making the intent of the sherman
tive docs not mca: that the law shall
Jay down q model after which ;onibina-
tions may be formed to be within tho
law, nut he wants enough definition OF
illegal trusts enacted tc make the law
more speedily effective.
For instance, as pointed out by the
President one act of corstraint If trade
should be regarded as 4 Violation of the
law, and should be punishable with the
full penalty of the act At nresent the
courts have found IL necessary to so
lack To the beginning of combinations
to determine what their intent was be-
fore determining whether they are now
violators.
Wants the Law Plain.
This. in the Judgment of the Presi-
dent, is unnecessary. He wants the
law to be plain enough that an attempt
tn destroy competition by a corporation
now Is prima facie evidence Of the
purpose In forming the corporation.
The President has not fully made up
his mind whether he will recommend
these amendments to the Sherman law
as a part of the FEDERAL Incorporation
scheme, or whether he will propose that
they be offered for separate statute.
He will decide upon this after further
conferences with tho members of his
Cabinet
The Washington times., 1911-11-15

In an effort to get legislation through
Congress this session, for the purpose OF
granting pension and retirement pay to
clerks and employees in the Government
classified service. the movement for
% naion and retirement will be kept en-
tirely distinct from the movement for
increased pay.
1t was learned today that when Sem
ator Cummins, chairman of the Senate
Committee on Civil Service, introduces
a bill for the relief of the clerks at the
outset of the session. 1t will contain
only the pension and retirement feature.
Senator Cummins' bill will in the main
provide for the raising of the funds on
the contrfbutory plan, but with the as
sistance of enough Government appro-
and get 1t started. It Will not provide
for straight pension system.
Cummins Explains.
In discussing the situation, Senator
Cummins pointed out that 1t was out 81
the question as a matter OF practical
legislation to combine pension and re-
tirement legislation with legislation for
increase of pay. Moreover. the objection
to civil pensions are such as to make the
straight pension plan probably out Of
the question.
Contributory Plan.
All the indications now are that the
contributory plan will be the one that
will loom up foremost In Congress. This
is the plan that will get the most sup
port from the Administration. Secre.
tary Maeveagh has already declared his
preference for the contributory plan.
With the committee of one hundred
to meet Friday night for the purpose
of considering the question of what
Is 10 be done 10 get legislation for the
relief OF the clerks, interest in the sub
ject Is at a high Pitch.
Ii is already apparent that the move
ment for pension and retirement legis-
lation will have greater strength in
Congress this winter than ever before.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15
Yelled Prophets Plan
Big Ceremonial Session

Seven hundred Yelled Prophets are
expected to attend the banquet and
ceremonial session Of the Kallipolis
Grotto. of the Mystic Order. November
23, at the National Rifles Armory. An
elaborate entertainment program Is be-
ing prepared by Monarch John II.
Shreve. Prophets of Richmond, Balti-
more. and all Capital grottos are in
vited guests. The speakers will include
several Congressman and Washington
clergymen. -
The full ceremonial ritual, witt, init;;t-
ton of candidates and theatrical per.
formance. will be carried out at the
lodge session. with an electrical display
and entertainment program. Monarch
Shreve will be toastmaster at the bali
quet, to be served in the lower hall of
kallipolis Grotto. 1t is expected the
proposed session win equal in impress
slyeness and beauty that conducted at
the recent convention of the supreme
council of the order.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15
Free Clinic Started
To Benefit the Poor

With DR.. Ionia r. Whipper in charge,
assisted by DR.. w. II. Wilson, DIR. NJ
v. Lee and DIR. Robert A. Logan, a free
clinic for the benefit of the poor was
opened today at noon In l. street, be-
tween South Capitol and Half street
southwest. The physicians are prepared
to handle any kind of cases
The clinic will be run throughout the
year. 1t will be open from noon until
l o'clock in the afternoon.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15
Torpedo Gun Test.

The second test of the Davis torpedo
gun against the experimental caisson
was held in Hampton Roads. according
to a report Just received at the Navy
Department This report shows that the
shell was fired against the heavy
plating of the bottom and failed to pen
citrate although the plato was broken
No great damage was done to the cais-
son In spite of the fact that it sank.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15

Licenses to marry have been issued by
the clerk of the circuit court here to
George #. Pierce and Miss Annie NJ.
Lawrence. both OF Washington; Rich
ard Wright Snow and Miss Amy Mil
dred Thompson, both of Washington,
and Austin Jones Leister, of Washing
ton, and Miss Edna Louise Kefauver, Of
Bethesda.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15
Boys Brigade"
The Best Boys Shoes In The City
| $l.45 |
| $500 Value.

Bring the lad here and let him
select shoe that fills his ideal
as we'll as fits his foot. No need to
fear that because they are stylish
shoes they won't wear well-re-
member, we dictated the tanning
of this leather, we ordered the
building of these shoes, and we
have incorporated the trough
and ready" wearing qualities into
shoes for boys that are stylish
and shapely and good to look
upon. Our neat stylish boys
shoes will outwear the clumsy,
rough kind usually bought for
boys. Black, gun metal, patent
whatever is needed for the
boys feet-we have it.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15
DEPUTY WARDEN IS
NAMED TO WATCH
LICENSE DODGERS
Rockville District Will Be
Guarded From Foreign
HuntSmen.

ROCKVILLE, Md, Nov 15.-Governor
crothers has commissioned Richard
Pyles, Of Bethesda district, deputy game
warden. 1t is understood the appoint
ment. means THAT sharp lookout will
be Kept for out-of-the-county gunners
who come In quest of birds and rab-
bits without first having attended to
the formality of paying license fee
Of $l5. as required of non-residents.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15

Here's the kind of a shoe that
reflects both style and comfort. A
shoe made with purpose. A
shoe that is growing in popularity
on account of its strong, well de-
fined lines and satisfactory wear.
To be had in all the prevailing
feathers, button or lace. Sub
Stantial, Swagger and a prime
favorite with all men. You are
called upon to pay $500 and
5000 for this shoe elsewhere.
HirSh asks only S4.OO.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15

There is a subtle air about this
classic boot that words can scarce
ly convey. 1t is distinctive, prop
er, has the sanction of t"good
form"
1t cannot possibly be equaled
for less than Six Dollars any,
where in the city and then its
appearance will be but poorly
copied-its quality cannot be
equaled, for it is Hirsh-made
shoe.
If you 60 in for really modish
footwear this is beyond question
the most proper boot for you and
we are not only proud of the
shoe but we are proud of the way
Washington men have received it.
The Washington times., 1911-11-15

Lawrence A. King, of Kensington,
through his attorney. j. Dawson Will
lams OF kensington. has filed suit here
for an absolute divorce from Katherine
c. King, said to live near Sandy Spring,
alleging desertion. The bill sets forth
that the couple were married at Lay
Hill In October. 1907, and lived together
deserted. 80
The Washington times., 1911-11-15

Here is a boot for the little
lady who has lots of pride in her
personal appearance.
High top, rich patent cuff with
tassel-or velvet tops as she pre-
ferS. Its we'll wearing qualities
are not one whit behind its
beauty either.
In all shapes and feathers, and
every imaginable last, and at
prices which have never been
eaualed in Washington for like
values.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
A NATURAL KITCHEN
Eggs Cooked in the Hot Springs
of Mexico.
Heated Waters Have Been Known for
Their Medicinal and Curative
Properties Since Country
Was First Explored

Candelaria, Mex-One of the most
remarkable groups of hot springs in
the world is situated on the Mexi-
can side of the Rio Grande near here.
There are scores of these bub-
bling streams OF water flowing
from the rock formation and
into q gulch that empties into
the Rio Grande. The waters of these
springs have been known for their
medicinal and curative properties
from the time OF the first exploration
and settlement of Mexico Thousands
of afflicted people have made pilgrim
ages to this remote region and sought
the benefits of the thermal springs.
Notwithstanding the fact that they are
situated In an almost inaccessible To-
cality and can only be reached by an
overland journey of more than so
miles from the nearest railroad point
there is never time that health
seekers may not be found camping at
the place
the springs for visitors and many are
the primitive and crude devices that
are rugged up to obtain the benefit of
the waters. Frequently visitors con-
struct crude adobe rooms over one
of the springs and use them for sweat
boxes. The bath tubs usually consist
of digging q hole in the ground and
letting it fill with the hot water, the
health seeker taking his outdoor bath
in that water perhaps a canvass for a
canopy to keep out the blazing sun.
There Is not such a thing as a hotel
or eating house within many miles of
the place. The visitors must bring
their own supplies and live next to ma
ture during their stay, whether it be
brief or greatly prolonged.
The waters of these springs are said
to be good for many chronic ills. That
a great number of cures that are lit
tie short of marvellous have taken
place as a result of drinking and bath
ing in them Is a matter of common
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30

knowledge to the people of the border
section.
One of the phenomena of the group
of springs is that water having a tenn
perature as high os 1873 degrees ma.
be flowing from a crevice in the rock
at one point, and within two or three
feet of it another stream of water of
a temperature of less than 100 de-
grees. Most of the water, however, is
very hot, that of the different springs
ranging in temperature from 10 to
1873 degrees Fahrenheit. This hot wa
ter, where it empties into small pools,
is used for cooking purposes by the
campers almost to the exclusion of
fire. Eggs are cooked in six to eight
minutes, and by placing beans in the
springs over night they are thorough
ly done by morning. One of the in
teresting and picturesque sights of the
place is the cooking operations of the
campers. Meat is also cooked in this
manner.
In the days when the Comanche and
other tribes of Indians roamed through
West Texas these hot springs were
used by them as natures sanitarium
for the sick members of the different
tribes. The older inhabitants of this
region well remember that in the ear
Her days there was never time that
a group of Indian tepees were not To-
Gated at the springs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
For the Hostess

water. Stir often, taking it from the
bottom of the pot with a fork. Then
cover, and steam for about one hour
and a half.
Scotch Scones-Two cupfuls of
-four, two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der. one teaspoonful of salt, one egg.
three fourths of cupful of milk and
one tablespoonful of butter. Begin by
sitting flour, salt and baking powder.
Add butter. chopping it in. Then add
the beaten egg and milk. Make a
dough stiff enough to roll out. Roll
about one-half inch thick, in a round
shape. Cut In four or six divisions.
as in cutting a pie. Bake on a hot
griddle about twenty minutes.
Shortbread = Fourteen ounces Of
-four, one-half pound of good butter,
two ounces of rice -four, one-fourth
of pound of caster sugar and a lit
tie baking powder. Sift flour, rice
flour and baking powder; beat the but
ter and sugar to cream; add flour
gradually. Make into a round piece,
and roll out the size of tin. Pinch
around the edge, prick over the top
with a fork. and bake in a moderate
oven.
Currant Bun-Two pounds of cur
rants, two pounds of raisins, one
fourth Of a pound of almonds, one
fourth of pound of orange-peel, one
ounce of ginger, one ounce of Gin
namon, one ounce of allspice. one
pound of flour and one teaspoonful
of baking powder. Some raisins and
mix with currants; halve almonds and
cut peel in small pieces; sift flour
and spices. Mix all together with
sweet milk into a stiff mixture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
INDIGNANT AT THE INJUSTICE
Scholars Would Not stand to See
Much-Loved Teacher Not Get
ting Her Rights.

The following incident told Of .
public school teacher of CHEEKY man.
ner and marked ability, noted for her
success in leading backward or UNI
willing pupils along the rocky road to
knowledge.
In laboring with an especially try
ing class she was wont to encourage
the members by such confident re-
marks as stOf course we can do itt"
'-Of course we can learn this lesson an
well as other people, If we try" As
examination time drew near and the
little ones became more nervous, she
changed her tune to t'Of course were
going to passi" The children did pass,
duly, but, natural pleasure In the I'M
expected success having evaporated.
were sulky and disagreeable almost
beyond belief. It took their new
teacher long time to get at the root
Of the Misunderstanding, over which
they whispered in corners and be-
cause OF which they treated her like
4 bitter enemy. At last, however, she
drew from the most pliable youngster
this indignant, fearful admission:
I'VE amt a-goin' ter study no more
In this darned ole school. Here, we
come up from Miss Blanks room, an
she stays down there all alone, when
she knows so much more than we do
It's a plumb shame that they didn't
let her pass, tool"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
Old Time Charades.

The very newest fads, so-called. are
but revivals of olden days Among the
amusements popular right now are
charades which are enjoyed by both
old and young. 1 found this dinner
menu in charade form which appears
most interesting, if not needed now
put 1t away until Thanksgiving or
Christmas to use after dinner:
Soup: Tomato (Tow-ma-tow)
Meat: Turkey (Turk Key)
Giblet gravy: Jib-let Gray VI
Vegetables: Potato Pot-eight-O)
Caulihower: (Call-I-Flower)
Jelly: Currant (Cur-ranp
Dessert: Plum Pudding (Plumb)
Beverage: Coffee (Cough-fee)
Merely the syllables may be acted,
or the entire word may make one
scene; this to be decided upon by the
leader.
MADAME MERRI.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
A HIT
What She Gained by Trying Again
A HIT

A failure at first makes US esteem
nna1 success.
A family in Minnesota that now en-
Joys Postum would never have known
how good it is if the mother had been
discouraged by the failure of her
hrst attempt to prepare it. Her SON
tells the story:
I'VE had never used Postum till last
spring when father brought home
package one evening just to try it. We
had heard from our neighbors, and in
fact every one who used 1t, how well
they liked it.
well, the next morning Mother
brewed 1t about five minutes. just as
she had been in the habit of doing
with coffee without paying special at
tention to the directions printed on
the package. 1t looked weak and
didn't have a very promising color, but
nevertheless father raised his cup
with an air of exceptancy. It certain
ly did give him great surprise, but
I'm afraid it wasn't very pleasant
one, for he put down his cup with a
look Of disgust.
Mother wasn't discouraged though,
and next morning gave it another trial,
letting It stand on the stove till boil
Ing DS6oA a1u lASA lSIIA6 II JUL LII
fifteen or twenty minutes, and this
time we were all SO pleased with it
that we have used it ever since
Father was confirmed dyspeptic
and cup of coffee was to him like pol
son. So he never drinks it any more,
but drinks Postum regularly. He isn't
troubled with dyspepsia now and Is
actually growing fat, and I'm sure
Postum is the cause of it. All the chill
dren are allowed to drink it and they
are perfect pictures of health" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above Ietfers new
one appears from time to time They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
pIarx of = EIy-kiIIer.

Monday-My attention was called
last night to a statement that house
flies are bearers of disease and should
be destroyed as soon as possible I
began my crusade against them this
morning. 1t was little discouraging,
because there was only one fly in the
house and it was quite agile. 1t es-
capped me. 1 broke two vases and a
photograph frame.
Tuesday, nearly killed three flies
this afternoon, but the lamp got in
the way. 1t was 81 lamp.
Wednesday, saw fly on the out
side of the fly screen and raised the
screen so / could hit it. Seventeen
flies few in. 1 missed 1t.
Thursday-There was a sluggish
looking fly on the window with closed
wings. 1 stole toward it cautiously,
but it few up just as 1 let the blow
fall. Then I knew it wasn't fly. It
was a wasp. My nose began to swell
at once.
Friday-My nose is a sight. Drat
the fiies.-Clevelaud Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
BRIDE TOO AFFEcTIONATE
smeared the Soft Stuff on So Thick
That Her Husband Tried
Suicide.

ST. Louis. Mo.-Philip H. Nickerson
of this city. who slashed the arteries
of his wrists in an attempt to end his
life, said, at the city hospital. that
he tried to kill himself because his
bride was too affectfonate. Nickerson
has been married only seven months
I'm fond of my wife," he said. land
I want her to be fond of me. But
there is a limit to all things man
needs a little Independence Since
married l have had little peace. My
wife has denied me the right to read
and smoke.
She wants to sit continually upon
my lap and hug and kiss me- II I
light my pipe while she is about she
comes to me and then complains of
the smoke. If I stand up she stands
up too, and places her arms about me
and kisses me until can hardly
breathe 1t got upon my nerves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
Kansas City Theaters.

ssThe Travelling Salesman which
has scored such a success the last
four seasons, will play an engage
ment at the Grand in Kansas City
during the week of September "a, the
first time at popular prices Henry B.
Harris has cast this comedy of James
Forbes in q manner UNFOLDING the
traditions of the Harris offices.
The wonderful motion picture spec
tacIe '.Dante's Inferno" during the
week, beginning September "a, at the
Shubert theater. Matinees are given
daily
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30

one-half dozen buttons, one-hah yard
net eighteen inches wide. This will
be found ample.
The second is a dress of bordered
material, and is very pretty and eff
fective when made The skirt is
about two and one-half yards round
foot, and has the fulness arranged to
form panel front and back and fat
pleats at sides The yoke of the
bodice is of piece lace. with strap cut
in. that is carried down the outside of
sleeve; the material part of bodice is
cut SO that the border joins each side
of sleeve; buttons with braid loops
trim the front A Ssh of wide satin
ribbon is formed into double bows at
the back of waist
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
For a Scotch Affair.

Those wishing to give a Scottish
flavor of the feast will be glad of
these recipes. Decorate with plaids,
use the thistle for centerpiece.
Scotch Haggis- liver, heart and
tongue of a sheep; the weight of
these of minced, fine suet, and also of
oatmeal, with black pepper, allspice
and salt. Par-boil the first ingredi-
ents. When cold, mince them as fine
as the meal. Mix all well together
dry, and fill into a muslin bag or a
mold. Cook for two hours, and serve
piping-hot.
Haggis No. 2-One fourth of a
pound of fine minced suet, a handful
of oatmeal, four onions sliced and one
cupful of sweet milk. Cook the minced
suet and scalded onions to nice
brown, then sprinkle in the meal to
consistency of dough, keeping it hot
Keep stirring the pot until you have
added black pepper, white pepper and
salt to taste. Then add the milk Zone
cupful is not quite enough. When it
has stood tightly covered it will very
soon require, say, one cupful of hot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-09-30
Latest Kansas Events.
Riddles March TO Safety.

Familiarity with the fire drill prob
ably averted disastrous panic at the
state orphans home at Atchison when
the main building, set ablaze by
lightning, was emptied of it's 100 chill
dren and employees within four min
uteS and without commotion or in
jury. The cupola was struck by
lightning and there was danger of
the destruction of the whole build
ing, but the fire company maintained
at the home acted promptly and had
the blaze under control before the
city department arrived. The damage
does not exceed $780,.