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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

pbsal to show the kidnapping films in
the moving picture shows was as nasty
as II was dang erous. Our moving pic
lures are for entertainment and not for
incitation In behalf of any cause. Boy
cctt the theater that attempts to intro
duce turmoil and dissension where there
should be peace and recreation
To the great Joy of the conservative
and law-apiding union labor men, the
Ndna ping tilms will be ielegated to the
waste basket. The ranters will grieve
work Of discord in places designed for
claiming:
Alas, for those kidnapped" pictures.
Designed to confound our foes,
And move people to madness
In their moving picure shows
McNamaras, oh. McNamaras,
why did you throw US down.
by choosing q felon's Jacket,
Instead Of a martyrs crown?
PLEBEIAN.
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the average man from even gathering
q superficial grasp Of its contents.
The short, succinct message, dealing
practically with single subject, will
be generally read and considered. It
win serve its purpose.
And now that the precedent has been
set at this opening of the session II 10
hoped it will be followed, not only by
President Taft, but by all his success
sors unto the third and fourth genera.
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Mother Corroborates
Mrs. Miller'S Claim

Explaining the suspicious postcard her
daughter. Mrs. Olive p. Miller, received,
and was made the grounds for a
wrangle in which, 1t Is claimed, she was
knocked down by her son-in-law, George
B. Miller, a barber. Mrs. Emma j.
Plaskett yesterday added an affidavit to
the Miller divorce suit, swearing the
card was from Mrs Freda Croft" and
not from Fred Co." as alleged by the
husband.
The mother-in-law also denies Miller
had to cook his own meals, tend the
children. while his wife went out visit
Ing, and in other ways perform house
hold duties which belong peculiarly to
a woman.
An affidavit substantiating this version
of the domestic troubles also is filed by
Mrs. Miller. The case will be heard in
the District Supreme Court on Friday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Tom Waters Furnishes F
in Extraordinarily
Novel Manner.
GEORGIA HARVEY
CARRIES OFF HONORS
Singing Especially Good and
Training Is Per-
feet.

man out this keeper Of an antique shop,
VINO loved his SNUFF boxes more than ne
cared for the entire array of maidens
ne was compelled to kiss, provided de-
lightful cue for fun making that did mot
grow stale through the three long acts
OF this unusual production.
But Waters by no means carried OF
all the honors. AS Madame Dondidier,
his wife, Georgia Harvey furnished
rare sprinkling Of fun that was with
out any OF that element Of coarseness
which some feminine comedians seem
to think Is necessary element Of their
work. It was In the song "Donny Did,
Denny Didn't that this pair reached
the climax Of absurdity.
Company Shows ....
Splendid Training.
The splendid training Of the principals
and chorus was shown in this number,
where the fun was largely matter Of
those fine touches Of stage business
which Julian Mitchell richly provides.
The faultiess execution Of each bit was
shown in the encores.
The triple funmaking honors also fall
on the shoulders of Jed Prouty who. in
his one song. 1.-THE Girl from the Sas-
katchewan." won tina lasting favor Of
his audience. His comedy work was
so good in the first time that he would
have been greatly missed in the rest
of the entertainment II good things had
not crowded SO thick and fast that the
audience hadn't time to think Of old
friends.
1t was a high tribute to the best
known song In the piece. THE Beautiful
Lady" that, without being sung with
that distinction that marked other fea-
lures Of the show, 1t won encore after
encore. The stage setting for this num-
Der, the electrical effects. the costumes
ali presented a perfect background. and
all that was lacking was good voice,
which neither Miss Cunningham nor
Miss Francis provided.
1t Is hardly possible to speak too nigh
~ in praise of this production. II 10
unusually long, but never tedious. There
is not a dull minute in 1t with the pos
sible exception of the one appeal to the
baldheads in the song Gently" which
tried to be naughty. but didn't quite
get across"
, Tomorrow Miss Murdoch will review
Eddie Foy in "Over the River" now
at the Columbia Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
THE REMUNERATION OF HON
HOKE SMITH.

Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia has
astonished his compatriots and col
leagues in the Senate by refusing to
take wages which he didn't earn. 1t
appears he was elected last July IL,
but he did not take the oath of office
until the opening day of this session.
Something like $1,000 had accumulated
in Senate salary to his credit, but
when the disbursing functionary ten.
dered him the amount he refused to
take it, and ordered it turned back
into the Federal Treasury.
This is a strange proceeding for a
member of Congress. True, if one were
to 60 out on the street today and hire
q man to work about his house or his
yard or his farm, and the man afore.
said did not begin operations until five
months hence there would be no accu-
mutation of wages in the meantime.
The hired man would not even think
Of asking it. But this is not the Sen
ate way of doing things. About the
only case on record before Senator
Smith came to town of statesman
refusing salary he had not earned was
when David B. Hill, of New York, was
elected but was compelled to remain in
Albany for a time. He, too, refused
to accept the salary. But this was not
allowed to be considered a precedent.
The Hon. Hoke Smith has branded
himself at the outset an insurgent. He
will be a marked man from this time
forth in Senate circles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
HOUSE EXPECTED TO PASS A
SERVICE PENSION BILL.

For many years the old soldiers and
their champions have been talking
about dollar-a-day pension bill. They
have urged the necessity of such a
measure, pointing out that under It
the compensation or pension given the
veterans would be sufficient to enable
the large number who are dependent on
pensions in their declining years to
live in moderate comfort, or, at least,
to keep the wolf from the door.
The Democratic party has gener.
ally been looked on as hostile to pen
sion legislation, but today comes the
news that Democratic House will in
all probability speedily pass the Sher-
wood pension bill, or one closely akin
to it. This measure would give a
pension Of $50 per month to wounded
or disabled soldiers, unless they are
already receiving more, and would give
$50 per month to any soldier with an
honorable service in the Union Army
OF one year or over. For service be-
tween three months and one year the
scale of pay would range from SIS to
$25. 1t is likely the pension measure
will be one of the first important
measures, if not the first, to pass the
House. The Democratic leaders by so
doing will thus put the Republican
Senate and President Taft in position
whence it will be hard to escape from
enactment of this legislation, even
though some months ago President Taft
let the information get out that he
was inclined to veto any such bill.
Not far from q half million old
soldiers will be comprehended under the
terms of the bill. The pension roll of
the Government would be increased
from about 1858, OOO, 600 to $4,000 900.
However, this would be much reduced
in few years owing to the fact that
death is thinning the ranks of the
veterans at an appalling rate. And in
support of the legislation it is urged
with great force that if the Govern
ment is going to do any more for the
old soldiers it must do it quickly or
it will soon be too late.
It is impossible to ignore the fact
that the course of the Iouse Democrats
in thus coming to the aid of the old
soldiers is bound to have its weight
in the coming campaign. 1t will not
be surprising to see vast numbers OF
the old soldiers turn to the support OF
the Democratic ticket. When the
spectacle is presented of scores of
Southern Democrats voting for pensions
for the soldiers who followed the flag
of the North there can hardly be fur
ther excuse for Northern soldiers to ad :
here to any time-honored allegiance to
the Republican party. AS testimonial
to the end of sectionalism the whole
business is striking and food for
thought in many directions.
1t is fitting to add, however, that in
view of the liberal policy toward men
who served their country in the field
there is scant excuse for Congress to
turn a deaf ear when it comes to the
matter of pensioning men and women
who have given a lifetime of service
to the Government in civilian spheres.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Concert Today
BY the U. S. Soldiers Home Band.
Stanley Hall at $3.50 O'clock.

JOHN 8. M. ZIMMERMAN.
Director.
PROGRAM.
March, "Vienna Forever" Schrammel
Overture, "Rio Grande". .Bergenholtz
Two numbers from Suite Of Four.
Bendix
Gay Meeting. o. Parting.
Grand selection, Lucia. .Donizetti
Qncluding the famous sextet)
characteristics, african Dream
land" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Atwatei
Finale, "Firefiies" .Lincke
1.-THE Star-Spangled Banner
By Fifteenth U. S. Cavalry Band
and Orchestra, Post Gymnasium,
Fort Myer, Va, at p. m.
GEORGE f. TYRRELL. Director
PROGRAM.
STRING ORCHESTRA.
Overture, "Lustspiel". Keller Bella
(a) Hungarian Dance No. s.
Brahms
(b) Porter Song. ...............L ange
Selection from 1.-THE Kiss Waltz"
Lichrer
Songs
(a) "Old Black joe"
CD "Old Folks At Home
With illustrated slides.
BAND.
Overture, "Rienzf' Wagner
Waltz, whisper and Shall
Hear" ..................arr Tyrrell
"Reminiscences of Scotland"
o. Godfrey
Moving picture.
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KEEP BITTERNESS
OFF THE FILMS

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Our moving picture shows-the resorts
where the poor and the harassed may
forget their sorrows for a whole hour
for cents-let US protect them from
ever becoming an arena for stirring up
the bitterest passions of men.
No matter who Is right or who Is
wrong II Won have a grievance, write
to your paper, hire a ball. speak In the
parks. but don't bring discord into the
peoples theaters.
II any theater shows a picture Tor
unionisn or against unionism, for a
high tariff or for a low tariff. for or
against Imperialism, boycott that thea
ter. Let a thcater be a theater. Let
US do our fighting outside. The pro-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Hearing on Clayton
Bill Next Wednesday

A hearing on the Clayton bill, to de-
fine contempt of court. has been called
by the House judiciary Committee for
Wednesday next The bill divides con-
tempt into two classes, direct and indi-
rect, and provides thai any contemptu-
Gus act committed outside the court
room shall be considered an indirect
have the right of jury trial.
Although the bill, If II becomes law,
will not be retroactive the committee,
doubtless, win hear much about the
Gompers- Mitchell- Morrison contempt
cases.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
ARMY.
Of Colonel ROBERT H.

The retirement Of Colonel ROBERT H.
PATTERSON, Coast Artillery Corps,
First Lieutenant WILSON MURRAY.
Medical Reserve Corps. is relieved
from Fort William Henry Harrison.
Montana. to take effect December
81, 1911, and will proceed to his home
First Lieutenant HENRY c. PRATT
cavalry, unassigned, relieved from
duty In this city. to San Francisco,
Cal. and report to Major General
ARTHUR MURRAY, United States
his stan.
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MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

at Guantanamo,
Brutus at Charleston; South Caro-
lima, Michigan, at New York Navy
Yard; Solace at Washington; Salem
at Tangier Sound; Peoria at Key
West; Saratoga at Shanghai.
from Newport for Bos-
ton; Supply from Shanghai for Ma
gasaki; Hector from Newport for
Hampton Roads; Patuxent Poto-
mac, from Key West for Pensacola
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GIVE MCNAMARA FUND
TO VICTIMS FAMILIES
To the Editor of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
As very small contributor to the
Mcnamara defense fund, and as they
have confessed to being guilty. would
II not be the right thing to turn this
u.ara I,iied 80 ia 'r ne dnnsr,,fad ' hm;Ia,ng,
It would set out unions befords the
public in a better light: anyway II would
be better to help the innocent murdered
than the murderers. wORKINGMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

located definitely by reason of the
fact that Judge Bordwell did not see
fit to exact the last penalty of the
criminal law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
POSSIBLY SMITH
is LEON LING
DR. of THE TIMES

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
Do You think that James Smith, the
man whom the metropolitan police force
accuse of SO many crimes could possibly
be Leon Ling. the Chinaman. who
murdered.a girl in New York city about
two years ago? II. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS
ERTON. to Navy Yard, Bos

ERToN. to Navy Yard. Boston,
Mass, as aid to commandant.
Lieutenant j. p. JACKSON, detached
Naval Observatory. Washington, D.
c.: to command Preston.
Ensign G. H. BOUCHER, detached De
Moines: to San Francisco.
Assistant Paymaster NJ. II. PHIL
BRICK, detached Navy Yard. Ports
mouth, N. H; to Salem.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
PANKHURST AFFAIR
TEACHES A LESSON

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
1t was Interesting reading regarding
the treatment by the New York people
of Mrs. E. Pankhurst in Broad and
Wall streets recently. 1t plainly shows
the public sentiment against her claim
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

Have you become q Good Fellow yet /?
: There were ministers and ambassa-
oors at the Symphony concert yesterday
afternoon, until the National looked like
the Congress Of Vienna -.
me early shopping" slogan begins to
take on a new and imperative meaning
with the realization that the great day
is but little more' than two weeks of.
me number OF marriage licenses has
begun to pick up as Christmas an.
proaches. It's cheaper to marry her
than to be sending something every
year.
James Smith appears to be the most
humorously disposed person the fall
authorities Fave ever had to deal with
TN hearing every new charge he "h,st
laughs"
Takoma Park Is right. 1t would be an
excellent idea to ascertain the value Of
the street railways Of the District: then
we would know a little better what the
fair thing is
Washington should take pride in helm.
ing the Y. w. c. A. to erect a perma.
nent home in this city j The organiza.
ton Is doing highly important service
to the community.
Gen. Charles F. Humphrey has been
elected grand paramount carabao or
the Main Corral for the coming year.
he Is conceded to re one Of the most
popular members Of the hero.
some conception of the vastness of
the Congressional Library can be
FORMED from the report of Librarian
putnam showing that nearly 1000, OOC
volumes are now in the library.
Too much fuss and feathers in the
Inauguration was the complaint made
at the Columbia Heights Citizens meet
Ing. Last time too much blizzard
was the most Objectionable feature.
the death of Richard j. Watkins
robbed Washington Of a most useful
cltlzen. AS lawyer and as secretary
or the Georgetown Law School he was
universally popular and will not soon
be forgotten by those who knew him
best.
1t will be mistake not to adopt Hem
nv p. Blair's suggestion for a definite
pay day for school teachers. A defin-
lite date. though few days late, is bet
ter than the present uncertainty and
would obviate the publicity to which
the teachers object
Remember Postmaster Merritt's warn
ing about putting Christmas STAMPS on
the address side of letters and other
mail and save some Of your holiday
greetings from going sstray. Put the
Red Cross and other Christmas STAMPS
on the back.
The members Of the Rivers and Har-
bors Congress are very welcome. 4
uniform policy of developing our water
ways, instead of making the whole
project selfish plan for giving patron
age to Buncombe. is worthy of the
best thought of those who have assem-
bled here, and we wish them abundant
SUCCESS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
NAVY.
Commander J

Commander N. E, IRWIN. detached
Navy Yard, Boston. Mass. to Navy
Yard. Charleston, s. c., as inspec-
ton OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander w. d. BROTH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Total for the month. 49,, 428
sunday average for the month. ...... 45,807

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times Sunday during the month OF Novem-
Der was 1883. all copies left over and
returned by agents being eliminated. This
BUMPER, when divided by I. the number of
Sundays, during November, shows the net
sunday average for November to have
Entered at the PostofYice at washington,
~. C.. as second class matter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

a Letters h~uIn dwHsm hngha ~ one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
What's on the Program, In
WaShinqton TODAY

The following Masonic organizat lions
will meet tonight: Lodges-Washing-
ton Centennial. No. Il: osiris. No. Is:
k keE s0tSm9a no 81 aaSssh M Royal
mark; Brightwood. No. 8. knights
Templar-Potomac Commandery, No.
8. Eastern Star-Areme Chapter, No.
The following 1. Q. o. F. .organlzat tons
No. Z; Harmony. No. 8; Federal City
No 20 20; gr 1.s No. u: Rsbekah
The following Knights Of Pythias or
CARNATIONS will meet tonight: Lodges
MT. Vernon. No; 8. and Union, No.
y. business; Uniform RankaWash-
Sisters-Friendship Temple. No. ..
Meeting Of White Eagle Council, No. l.
Degree of Poeahontas, Fifth and G
Spanish War Veterans dance, Eagles'
Hall, Sixth and streets northwest,
p. IN.
Assembly dance. National Rifles Ar
mory, G street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest, s p. m.
Mass meeting at Cherrydale In honor of
Capt. A A. Thomas, former general
manager OF the Great Falls and Old
Annual dance Of the Collegiate Club.
Dyer's ball room. 1917 R street north
west, p. m.
Festival. Columbia Turnverein, Turn
verein Hall, s2s M street northwest,
8 p. m.
Demonstration in printing and develop
ing. Y. M. c. A. Camera Club. $40
Entertainment and euchre by the Al
oysius Club, Carroll Hall, 8 p. m.
Account of the life of Bjornsor, fol-
lowed by selections from his stories,
by Mrs. William Hitz. reading room
for the blind. Public Library, 2 p. m.
Gallery instruction, First Battalion.
First Infantry, District National
Guard. Center Market Armory, 1880
d. m.
Bazaar and tea under the auspices Of
the Washington Seminary Alumnae, l7l3
Rhode Island avenue northwest, 8 p.
m. to 7 p. m.
Lecture on Teeth and Their Relation
to Health" by DR.. George F. Girard,
Carberry School. 2 p. m.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Pink Lady" 2:15 and 8
p. m.
Belasco-"The Wedding Trip" 2l5 and
BIB p. m.
Columbia-"Over the River" Sis d. m.
Academy-"Rock of Ages" 8:l5 p. m.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. 2:1E and Sis
p. m.
Characterization vaudeville.
Casino-Vaudeville, afternoon and even
ing.
Imperiai-va 2:15 and s.R %. m.
Observation-Disclosures 2:l5 and s:l5 p. m.
Notwithstanding, motion pictures and
other attractions.
Convention Hall-Skating. .-lL~..I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

The early shopping" slogan begins to
take on new and imperative meaning
with the realization that the great day
is but little more' than two weeks of.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

Total for the month. .................1.S23,3 81
Daily average for the month. 60.sSs
The net total circulation of The Washington
Times daily during the month Of November
was LBS, 651, all copies left over and re-
turned being eliminated. This number, when
divided BY 20. the number Of days Of publi-
cation. shows the net daily average TOR No
vcmber to have been 43,e79
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

The number Of marriage licenses has
begun to pick up as Christmas ap.
proaches. It's cheaper to marry her
than to be sending something every
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
NOVEMBER CIRCULATION.
n0a1v

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Of The washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month Of November was a. folows:
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sunday.

The number of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of November was az fol-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

There were ministers and ambassa-
0ors at The Symphony concert yesterday
afternoon, until the National looked like
the Congress Of Vienna.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Have you become a Good Fellow vet

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1911.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

Tomorrow Miss Murdoch will review
Eddie Foy in lover the River" now
at the Columbia Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

James Smith appears to be the most
humorously disposed person the 1aIl
authorities kave ever had to deal with.
TN hearing every new charge he lust
laughs"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

The members of the Rivers and Har-
bors Congress are very welcome. 4
uniform policy of developing our water
ways, instead of making the whole
project a selfish plan for giving patron
age to Buncombe. is worthy of the
best thought of those who have assem-
bled here. and we wish them abundant
success
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

Remember Postmaster Merritt's warn.
ing about putting Christmas stamps on
the address side of letters and other
mail and save some Of your holiday
greetings from going sstray. Put the
Red Cross and other Christmas stamps
on the back
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-06-15
Stuffed Potatoes.

The potatoes are baked, then piece
of the skin is cut from the side, some
egg is dropped into the cavity. Over
this is a PURGE of ham, which is only
finely minced ham mixed with little
gravy or ham stock. Then the potatoes
are put back into the oven until the
egg has time to cook. When served
a spoonful of bechamel sauce, or even
a plain brown sauce, is poured on top
Of the ham.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-06-15
WHAT SIMPSON DID ABOUT III
He Was Fully Convinced OF It'll
Advantages of Advertising.

"Once. when I was editing a pa
per In a Lancashire town, convincel
man In most emphatic way ,thal
journalist. He was fa'l > pr0sper.
Gus tradesman, whoT Wi. cal
Simpson. and i had ~.ed Tor Q Ions
tine TO get him To ert an adver.
tiserleIt in my paper
oh. it's TO use,' he would sa,,
L never read the advertisements il
paper. and No one else does. I be
lieve in advertising, but in a way
that will force itself on the public
Then il Da. s.. But in newspaper
pshaw, Everybody who reads {
newspaper lodges the advertising
pages as if they were poison
:. We'll. said 1. if / can convince
you that people do read the advertis
ing pages OF my paper. will you ad
yertise?'
"Of course I will. will advertise
whenever l think it viii Go any
good.
The nett day had the following
line set up in the smallest type in the
Office, and stuck it in the most OBJ
scure corner of the paper:
What is Simpson going to dS
about it?'
The next day SO many people
annoyed Simpson by asking hin
what the line meant that he begged
me to explain the matter in my mex
issue. | promised to do Sc If he
would let me write the explanation
and stand TO it. He agreed. and
wrote:
Hes going to advertise. 'o1
course
And he did"