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The Washington times., 1911-03-11

DISTRICT OFFICERS
+. APPLY FOR SERVICE
More Than Fifty From Ma
tional Guard Here
Anxious to Go.

More than fifty officers of the District
of Columbia National Guard have ap-
piled to Lieut.. Col Samuel z. Smiley
for appointment to service on the Mex
ican border. The applications began
pouring in at the headquarters Of the
District National Guard as soon as 1t
became known that the War Depart
ment had sent invitations to the au-
thorities to send them lists of names Of
officers who desire to go there and wit
ness the maneuvers.
Fifteen officers applied yesterday
and there have been many more to-
day. All who are sent to the border
will receive the regular army pay Of
their rank in addition to an allow
ance of Z cents per mile for travel
ing expenses. Captains receive sal
airy of 5000 per month. which is more
than some of them receive In their
commercial life.
Although the applicants have made
their applications direct to Colonel
Smiley he expects to consult the various
colonels and hold a conference with
Gen. George II. Harries before any
names are certified to the War Depart
ment for consideration.
1t was given out at Colonel Smiley
office this morning that no hasty &C
ton will be taken, and it was stated
that it is probable no names will be sent
to the War Department until next week:
How many the War Department Will
decide shall go is not known.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Fighting to Control
Zion City Politics

CHICAGO, March 11.-When Zion City
passed from the hands of the Federal
court into the control of Wilbur Glenn
Voliva last week II was believed that
the trials and tribulations of the IA
nous community foSlded by the late
Elijah" Dowie were about ended. The
ending of the receivership through the
payment of 5000 by Voliva's brokers
was accepted as the beginning of the
long promised new era," under which
lions factories and business enterprises
are to yield great dividends to the citi-
Zens.
But Overseer Voliva, whom Dowie des-
ignated as his successor shortly before
his death has found his path a thorny
one. Ousted from Zion City, sued for debt
and thrown into jail have been included
among his experiences since he assumed
the leadership. Overcoming all obsta-
cles and rising superior to all difficult
ties, Voliva finally succeeded in gaining
financial control Of the $1,S50,00O property
of the community.
And now he has to battle for political
control Of the little city, without which
his spiritual leadership and financial
authority will avail him little. The
matter will be settled in the primary
election in Zion City Tuesday. Upon
the result depends the question of Vo-
lfva's supremacy. Te political campaign
between Voliva and his opponents has
been one of extreme bitterness. Voliva
is charged by his political foes with
having threatened terrible punishment
TO all members of Zion who voted
the opposition is keeping up its fight to
the last and expresses confidence in
bringing about Voliva's overthrow at
the polls tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Japanese Do Not Have
To Pay Doctors Bills

A Japanese doctor never dreams OF
asking a poor patient for a fee. There
is a proverb among the medical fra
ternity of Japan. when the twin
enemies, poverty and disease, invade a
home, then he who takes aught from
that home, even If 1t be given him, IS
d robber."
Often" remarked a recent lecturer
on life in Japan, "a doctor will not
only give his time and medicine free
to the sufferer, but he will also give
him money to tide over his dire neces-
stiles. Every physician is his own dis
penser, and there are very few apothe-
carries shops in the empire.
when even a rich man calls a doc
tor he does not believe that he will re-
ceive a bill for medical services; in
fact, no such thing as a doctors bill
is known in Japan, although nearly all
modern practices are in vogue there
The strict honesty Of the people does
not make it necessary for the doctor
to ask a fee. When he has finished his
visits to the patient a present is made
to him, just as much as the patient
can afford. The doctor smiles, bows,
thanks his patient, and the transaction
is Settled."-Detroit News Tribune.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Term Printers Devil
Originates With Bible

The first copy of the Bible in print
was made by one Fust or DR.. Faustus
He printed a number of copies, all in
imitation Of handwriting or manuscript,
and undertook their sale at Paris. He
purposed to conceal his discovery and
TO pass off his printed copies for true
manuscript But when he was able to
sell his copies for 60 crowns each, while
the scrlbes demanded 500 crowns for
theirs, the people were astonIshed, and
more so at the rate Of production and
still lower price. How they could be
so uniform increased the wonder He
was accordingly arrested and tried be
fore magistrate as a magician. When
his room was searched many copies
were found highly embellished with red
ink-the reddest of red ink atthat-Which
wac supposed to be his own blood The
magistrate on this grourd declared DR..
FaGstus in league with the devil-hence
the tradition of the devil and DR.. Faus-
tus, or the printers devil At length to
save himself from a bonfire, Fusr was
obliged to reveal his art to the parlia-
ment of Paris, who set him at liberty
for the boon of an invention so useful.
Louisville Courier Journal
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
LOCAL INVESTORS
HAVE CONFIDENCE
Securities in Mexico Not Af-
fected by Conditions in
Republic.

Strife and near-warfare in Mexico
impeding commerce and closing mines
controlled by Americans, are not
worrying Washington security hold
ers, few Mexican stocks or bonds be-
ing held here, according to local
brokers.
Except for the possibility of a sym
pathetic slump in the stock market
because of the close relations of
Mexican and American finance. own
ers of stocks and bonds, even of Mex
ican securities have little to fear
from the Mexican insurrection, the
brokers believe.
Mrs. Alexander r. Shepherd, widow
of the former governor of Washing
ton, is believed to have the largest
individual interests in Mexico of any
Washingtonian. She controls the
Batopilas Mining and Milling Com
pany, in the mountains near Chihua-
hua, where the fighting is heaviest
She says she has no fear of destruc-
tion of her property, lack of labor to
work the mines, because of the reVo-
luton, causing her to regret the pres
ent condition in Mexico.
Small blocks of Greene Cananea and
Giroux copper stocks are held in
Washington, but not enough to af-
feet their owners or the local stock
market severely. Both the Greene and
GirouX properties are, however, in
Sonora province, the present field of
activity.
General depreciation of American
securities, resulting from the mil
lions of dollars threatened in the
Mexican insurrection, is the greatest
cause for fear by investors. Most of
such investments have beenSmade and
are held in New York, rather than in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
DaiSV Is a Darling.

Daisy Cornucopia Pauline, Holstein-
Friesian cow, belonging to W. F. Vos-
Ter, of Cato, n. Y, has established a
new worlds record by producing
thirty-four and three-quarter pounds
Of butter in seven days. Daisy Is four
ster. Her performance is OF far more
human interest than any late speech
recorded in the Congressional Record or
the most labored editorial of our es-
teemed contemporary the North Ameri-
can. Daisy is a darling.-Philadelph
Record
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Her Romance Blinded
Her to His Real Calling

"Oh, mamma" exclaimed a young
woman from Euclid Heights, do you
remember that awfully handsome young
man we met at Cambridge Springs last
summer? 1 mean the tall, typical, six
feet Of sturdy American young man
hood who looked like the hero of a
Robert w. Chambers novel forgot
his name, but he was so aristocrauc
and distinguished looking"
YES" answered the mother. 81
guess know the one you mean. What
about him2'
We'll, I've seen him again-oh, it's
so exciting! Last night he was stand
ing in front of the theater when Mr.
BilIkings and I came out. He was
dressed in some sort of military uni
form. l was going to rush right up
and speak to him. but he cut me dead
He raised a football megaphone to his
lips and shouted 'Seventy-two! He
must be a coach or something at the
university. I'm going to find out-he
looked so proud and important. "-Buf-
falo Express.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Science Easily Proves
Old Rock Was Barrel

Hello. What a ind." said Geologist
No. l. Here is conclusive proof of all
our theories. See this rock? 1t is as
round as a barrel, and just about the
same size. It must have rolled for ages
in the bed of some swift stream. Note
how smooth it is
'Tt is unlike any rock in this vicin-
ity," replied Geologist No. 2. 1t must
have been brought from a great dis
tance, probably by some mighty ice
berg in the ages that are gone"
There are mountains near here. 1t
may have come down in a glacier" add
ed another. 1T is unlike any of the
rock on those mountains. In fact, 1t is
unlike any rock to be found on earth.
Here comes a farm hand. I will ask
him If there are any traditions concern
ing It, See here, my good man, do you
know anything about this strange
rock?'
Strange rock. sir?" said the farm
hand in astonishment. why. that used
to be a barrel of cementT'-London Tit
Pits
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
MUST SHOW TONGUES
Commissioners Restore Sick
Leave, But Will Not
Be Deceived.

In the granting Of sick leave to Dis
trict employees the Commissioners today
announced their purpose of being shown.
that employees are really sick when
claiming leave.
Congress inserted in the District ap-
preparation bill an item restoring to Dis
trict employees thirty days annual sick
leave, of which they were deprived in
June last by an opinion Of the Comp
troller of the Treasury. The bill was
approved March 2
The Commissioners have appointed a
committee consisting of Z. II. Thomas,
Corporation Counsel; AlonZo Tweedale,
Auditor; Daniel +. Garges, Chief Clerk
of the Engineer Department; DIR. w. c.
Woodward, Health Officer, and DR..
William Tindall, secretary to the Board
of Commissioners, to report form of
regulation which shall provide that in
case of alleged sickness or disability.
actual sickness or disability shall be
shown"
In other words. the Commissioners
will not countenance absence "On ac-
count of Illness unless it is demonstra-
ted that the employees in question fs
physically unfit for his duties.
The provision relating to sick leave
IS not retroactive, and employees who
have used their annual leave for the
present year because Of illness, will not
renefit by 1t.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
He Could Eat Enough
To Bankrupt Government

After the war with Spain a party of
Americans. including Colonel Hecker,
of Detroit. went TO Cuba on a tour OF
inspection. They had with them a
negro messenger named Frank.
One day Frank get into a place where
they sell ices and cakes on the PradO,
in Havana, and bought a plate of ice
cream. That was 20 cents.
The waiter handed around some cakes.
Frank took q few. The cakes were
passed for a second time and q third
time. On each occasion Frank helped
himself literally.
Then he called for his check 1t was
$3.50. American. Colonel Hecker and
some friends. who We're at an adjoiring
table, heard Frank yell.
whats the matter, Frank?" asked
the colonel.
why didn't you stop me?'' sobbed
Frank. why didn't you stop me? Don't
you know dis yer nigger could eat
enough of dis stuff to bankrupt the hull
gov'meut ?''-Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
GENERAL URELL WILL
REST At ARLINGTON
Memorial Association Plans
to Bring Body Here From
Nenagh, Ireland.

At O meeting of the representatives
from various organizations Of which
the late Gen. M. Emmet Urell was
member, held last night, in the G. A. r
Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue, the
General Urell Memorial Association"
was formed and officers chosen.
The purpose of the organization, as
set forth by H. A. Johnson, who was
elected president, is to have the gen.
erals body removed from Nenagh. Ire
land, and brought to Washington, to be
reinterred beside the body of Mrs. Urell,
in Arlington Cemetery, a plan which
has the Endorsement of General UrelPs
relatives and friends. Practically all
the arrangements for the transfer have
been completed, according to President
Johnson.
At the meeting last night there were
present representatives of the Grand
Army of the Republic, Military Order
of the Loyal Legion, Medal of Honor
Legion, United Spanish War Veterans.
Harden Camp, u. S. w. "; Order of
Elks, Naval and Military OrGer of the
Spanish War, Second Army Corps. the
District of Columbia National Guard,
and of the Adutant Generals Office.
Committees were selected as follows:
Finance committee-Dr. II. A. john
son, Col. r. A O'Brien, and John Lewis
Smith.
Committee on arrangements-Col Rich
ard A. O'Brien Capt. Daniel v. CHS
holm, Col. s. E. Faunce, Col. William
E. Harvey, Col. A. J. Huntoon, and
Capt Newton Ferree.
Executive committee-Major F. S.
Hodgson, DR.. s. Clifford Cox, and John
Lewis Smith.
Another meeting of the association
will be held on March o, at which time
the date for the funeral will be decided
upon.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Nose Best Index to
Human Disposition

The nose is our most human feature.
Human progress has in general been
marked by the shrinkage of the jaw and
the growth of the nose, if we are to pay
any attention to evolution. 1t is sell
dom you find a great man with small
nose. There are exceptions because
here, as everywhere else, nature is care
full of the type and careless of the in
dividual The general trend is to find
the aquiline nose aristocratic-the long
nose, either straight or convex, in the
higher races and the ADLER families
Courier Journal
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
WEAKNESS
OF FIELD ARTILLERY
Mobilization Emphasizes the
Complaint of Ordnance
Department.

Mobilization Of a large part of the
army in Texas has served to draw at
tention to the condition of the field
artillery. This is the weakest branch
Of the military service. and it was
brought out in the last session of Con-
gress that there was grave need of
more field guns and of building up re-
serve supply of ammunition.
So far as field artillery for the troops
on the Mexican border is concerned,
they will be perfectly supplied. The
movement, as explained by General
Crozier, chief of ordnance today, is not
OF sufficiently great proportions to tax
the supply of field artillery. 1t does
serve, however, to call renewed atten-
ton to the need of more field ordnance.
Under the increased appropriations for
field artillery purposes allowed by Con-
gress at the last session, the arsenals
will be busted for the next year or two
In adding rapidly to the supply of field
guns and ammunition. Army officers
are not prepared to say that there will
be any special activity in the arsenals
in consequence of the Mexican move
ment. But at the last session Con-
gress yielded to the representations of
General Crozier and other officers that
it was imperative to strengthen this
arm of the service.
General Crozier estimated that 81 9O5,-
0Oe was needed for the field artillery
and was given 81, 1885, 900. This was more
than had been received for years. In
fact 1t is about double the amount US
ually allowed for the field artillery. u
The sum named is exclusive of the all
lowance for ammunition. For ammuni-
ton General Crozier this year estimated
he needed $4,000. This would have
made 1t possible to go ahead rapidly
building up a reserve supply of ammu-
milton. Congress flowed $4,000, which
Is about 80 per cent more than the
usual sum allowed
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
CAMPAIGN OF YEARS
OFFICER'SPROPHECY
Order for Troops to Cross Border Means Long Drawn
Out Guerrilla Warfare, Old West Pointer Declares
Difficulties Are Pointed Out.

Not weeks or months sf campaigning
but years of it will be required from
the United States army if it is sent into
Mexico to suppress disorder, whether it
be to thrash or round up the insurrec-
tionists or anything in the nature of
that sort of work. This was the state
ment made today by an old army man,
West Pointer, who himself has seen
years of service on the Mexican border.
He said that every army officer in
Washington Of any length of service
knew that If the American troops were
ordered into Mexico to bring about
settled conditions in the country the
task would be a wars work, and not a
picnic of peace, as seems to be the prev
alent impression.
He pointed out that If the troops
crossed the border and attempted to put
down insurrection it would be necessary
to carry on a guerrilla warfare against
people who know the country. and in
country admirably adapted for that style
of fighting.
Means Open Warfare.
If the Necessity arises. the President
will not hesitate to order the American
enter on the work of protection of the
foreign-owned industries, work which
will necessitate IN all human probability
open warfare with bands of insurrec-
tionists, who daily are adding to thelr
number, and who will be trebly strength
ened in force and in determination II
Diaz dies or becomes so incapacltated
that his strong hand and his strong
mind are no longer capable of control.
There are, or soon will be, 10000 troops
within striking distance OF northern
Mexico. This. on the race OF II, Is forda an
army big enough to cope with any force
which Mexico can throw into the held'
but the difficulty will be that the IN
surrectionists will not throw one Dig
armed contingent into the open 10 gaHi
or to lose all in one battle. They Will
carry on a guerrilla warfare In couh-
try beautifully adapted for such tactics,
and unless history fails to repeat ltsell,
the movements of the United states
army will be those of a dog chasing a
fox which knows how to double and
which has a dozen lairs into which 1t
can retreat.
Former Campaigner.
The last time the troops were sent to
the Mexican border in any great num-
bers was in the fall Of 1891, when Cate
rino E, Cara and a company of follow
ers made a raid from Texas across the
Rio Grande and took a Mexican military
most putting the COmmandant and a
large number Of enlisted men to the
sword. Garza and his band then re-
traced their steps into United States
territory, taking to the chaparral along
the lower Rio Grande, where they con-
tinued to conduct flibustering war
fare and to commit robberies on both
sides of the river.
II was believed at the time that
Garza WAS in league with a political
party in Mexico, and that he intended
to incite a revolution in the southern
republic, the object of which was TO
drive Diaz out of power and to take up
the reins of government. The Mexican
officials asked the United States to ar
rest the filibusters, who, using Ameri-
can territory as a base, were making
forays into the border of Mexico.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11

There are several officers of the army
who have been ordered to Texas, pos
sibly, even probably, later to go with
the forces into Mexico, who had part
In the attempt of this government to
repress the activities of the Cara rev.
olutionists and to arrest the leader and
his following. These offers know the
nature Of the duty which will meet
American soldiers shall be called upon
to take the field against the insurrec-
tionists.
Old Battle Ground.
The Rio Grande river rolls its yellow
length lazily along the border for many
hundreds OF miles. Its chaparral and
desert bordered banks for the last forty
years have been time and again the
scene of strife. In places the tangled
trails in the mesquite and prickly pear
thickets have been lurking places of
white ruffians warning against property
and life on both sides of the border.
Westward and southwark of the river
the sandy and rocky stretches years
ago were almost constantly traversed
by hostile bands of Indians.
1t took the troops of the United States
Government, which were thrown into
the field in 1891, nearly two years to
round up and to capture the band o!
Caterino X. Cara. The nature of the
country where the bandits operated was
in a large measure ii Is the same kind
of country in which the insurrectionists
in Mexico are conducting their opera
tions. OF course, towns have been at
tackled and the open country has been
traVerSed by the men in rebellion
against the Diaz government, but the
almost impenetrable hiding places-and
in some cases, the almost impregnable
natural fOrts-are not far distant from
the scene of action.
Tho Of HafanGa IN
needs only to be small to hold off an
army of offense, and, moreover, the in
surrectiOnists will divide into bands
and by conducting the guerilla warfare
can hold off the end Of defeat for
months, and possibly for years, unless
the counsel Of the leaders prevails and
they think the better course Is that of
surrender.
Known to Officers.
The nature of the country in which
the American troops must operate If
they invade Mexico is known to the
American military authorities. Some
Of them have campaigned in Mexico, for
1t was not many years ago that an
agreement was entered into between
the United States and the Diaz govern
ment by which American troops were
allowed TO cross into Mexican territory
and Mexican troops into American ter
ritory when in pursuit. of hostile In
dians. Officers of no higher rank to-
day than major in the United States
army followed the Apaches into Mexico
in the days of their lieutenancy.
The difficulties OF the situation and
the troubles that will come in an at
tempt TO round up an active and elusive
foe are thoroughly appreciated by the
military authorities in Washington. 1t
is not probable that they are pleased
TO have the country think that the
Mexican trouble can be ended II the
army crosses into the territory of the
Southern country. If the trouble is to
come, II probably will be long con-
tinued, except in the almost tmprob-
able contingency that the insuTection-
lists will on the first appearance of the
American troops cease their troubling
and surrender peacefully.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Cause of the Trouble.

Several days ago Circuit Judge Will
liam Reed was preparing to adjourn
court when he saw standing before
the bar a middle aged darky. He wa,
twirling his cap in his hands and ap-
peared nervous. while a look of anxi-
ETY. was on his face.
well, what may do for your" in
quired Judge Reed.
Boss" replied the negro. you see
my wages has been garnisheed and
Use come to you to git Strengthened
out"
That's out of my Jurisdiction" ex-
planned the circuit Judge. you will
have to see some of these magis-
trates. Amy of them. Magistrate En-
NAV, sub, boss, not me. He am de
cause of de trouble now."-Paducah
Sun.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
The Primitive Man.

Jones is so dreadfully primitive"
Whats his latest?'
"Why. we were at the opera house
the other night and a stage hand re-
moved a table and Jones yelled 'Supe!
supe! We were dreadfully mortified"
81 was at dinner the other night
and Jones sat next to me. When he
saw the row of spoons and forks and
knives beside his plate he beckoned
to the waiter. Say, boy he hoarsely
muttercd. 4 guess you spilled the
spoon holdern
well, it's lucky he's rich
Amt t?"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
No Need for Slang.

There really does not seem to be
any good reason why slang should sup
plant the English language in America,
for out of an alphabet of twenty-four
letters go AS, ,40l, 1873 239, 1850 600 three-syl-
liable word combination can be made
Then add to this number infectional
and inonaional. changes, as well as
take it on the faith of an old man,
slang is unnecessary. Your vocabulary
IS ample, especially when you consider
that the average vocabulary of busi-
ness man contains about 5000 words
New Orleans Daily State.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Land of Opportunity.

It is a mighty stride from laborer in a
wire mill, at A.65 a week, to the presi-
poration at 100000 a year The man
who has accomplished it is James A
Farrell, recently elected the other day
to succeed William Ellis Corey. In his
career Mr. Farrell has given another
portunity for the poor boy with grit and
determination to succeed-the boy who
has a cool head and an honest heart
and is not afraid to soil his hands at
honest work. no matter how humble
Christian Herald,