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The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Harmon's Frank Way.

Judson Harmon, governor Of Ohio,
has habit of saying what he thinks, :
said a member of the Ohio delegation,
"and he established a reputation along
that line when he was a student at the
University of Cincinnati.
Harmon was in the graduating class
and was entitled to high honors for
scholarship achievements. A day or two
before the class was to receive its di-
plomas Harmon made some remarks at
a student mass meeting which incensed
the faculty.
When the graduating class was as
sembled the president handed out the
sheep skins to each and every member
OF the class except one youngster with
unusually big hands. That youngster
was Judson Harmon. There was no
diploma for him. The faculty. at a
special meeting, had decided that the
proper way to rebuke him for his un-
bridIed tongue was to humiIiate him in
the presence of the entire class.
Harmon may have been Inundated
TO the indignation of his classmates and
their parents. There was a mass meet
ing Immediately after the president of
llC NlSIilioSCu tIlC IidSS, dS d
result of which a committee waited on
the faculty and demanded that Harmon
be given his diploma quite as publicly
as he had been humiliated. There was
a lot of talk on both sides. but in the
end the students had their way. The
next day the entire graduating class
assembled in the same place. with Har-
mon In their midst, and the president
came forward with a Solitary diploma
in his hand and presented 1t to Harmon
with a few kindly If insincere remarks.
No one enjoyed the performance more
than Harmon. incidentally he has gone
right on ever since saying just what he
thinks about people and things, taking
chances on being humiliated afterward
and reasonably confident that he will
come out on top Of the heap"
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Got Best of RoseWater.

When Henry Watterson comes to
Washington he always goes around TO
the National Press Club and talks shop
with the correspondents. On his last
visit he told good story at the expense
Of Victor Rosewater, editor of the Oma-
ha Bee.
Not many years ago." said "Marse"
Henry, some political theorist made a
vicious attack on newspaper editors who
conducted their editorial pages on a
strictly partisan basis This attack was
particularly annoying to Rosewater. and
he wrote an able article defending his
fellow editors. Desiring the widest pos
sible circulation Rosewater sent his
piece to the Atlantic Monthly with the
suggestion that 1t should be printed in
justice to the newspaper profession.
Shortly thereafter Rosewater received
a letter from the editors of the Atlantic
announcing that while they appreciated
his courtesy in submitting his manu-
script they had already arranged for
an article on that very subject from
one of the most distinguished editors I'm
the United States.
"Rosewater did not have any quarrel
with the Atlantic because his manu-
script had been rejected, but he did feel
that he had written an able piece, and
that it should not be consigned to the
waste paper basket. Hence he had 1t
set in type and sent proofs, with a
hold-for-release notice to some of his
newspaper friends. l was among the
editors who received the iio.,
ticle, and must say 1t was a mighty
It oh in 70 aof hat
1 Just crossed off the release notice and
sent it to the Atlantic Monthly. A few
weeks later the Atlantic Monthly came
out with defense Of the political edi-
tors by Henry watterson. In a day or
two 1 got a telegram from Rosewater
saying: I don't care whether get in
the backNdoor or the front door, so long
as 1 get in. Please accept my congratu-
lations on your mastery effort in the
Atlantic Monthly just out :"
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
RETAIL MERCHANTS
WILL VOTE TONIGHT
Association Will Elect Di-
rectors and Chamber
Will Meet.

The first annual meeting of the Retail
Merchants Association of the Chamber
of Commerce will be held at the rooms
of the chamber tonight.
Twelve directors to serve for the year
are to be chosen. The six receiving the
highest vote will serve for two years.
At the meeting of the directors of the
Chamber of Commerce this afternoon
Granville M. Hunt, chairman of the con-
ventions committee, will ask an appro-
priation of 500 to defray the expense
of the publication OF a pamphlet de-
scriptive of the proposed George Wash
ington Memorial Convention Hall.
Mr.. Hunt was directed 10 obtain this
appropriation at a meeting last night OF
the special committee of the chamber
appointed to further the convention hall
project.
The pamphlet was compiled by the
subcommittee, of which o. P. Newman
Is chairman, and was read to the men,
bers of the committee at the meeting
last night. 1t fully explains the pro-
ject and Is designed to make the people
of this city familiar with the movement
for the memorial convention hall.
Special plans will be laid before the
directors .his afternoon by Mr.. Hunt
and President GUIDE FOR the distribution
of literature among the delegates to the
convention of the National Tarin Com
mission Association, which begins
January II.
II is planned to take advantage of
this convention to do much missionary
work for Washington. the convention
city. The delegates represent promi-
nent organizations in all parts of the
country, and IL Is desired to make a
good impression on them to influence
the organizations represented to come
to Washington for their future conven-
tions. A luncheon to the delegates al
ready has been arranged.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
What's on the Program, in
Washington Today

Illustrated lecture for owners and pros
pective owners of electric vehicles,
Builders Exchange, II street, near
Thirteenth street northwest, 8 D. m.
Mass meeting of all Confederate So
cieties in Washington, Confederate
Memorial Home, 1922 Vermont avenue
northwest, 8 p. m.
Members of Almas Temple, Mystic
Shrine. leave Union Station for a pill
grimage to Philadelphia at D. m.
Amusements.
National-John Drew, in Smith," BIS
p. m.
Belasco-"The City," 2:15 and SIS D. M.
Columbia-Ruth st. Denis, Sis D. m,
hase's-Polite vaudeville, 2:15 and S:15
y. m.
Academy-"Through Death Valley" s15
D. m. rt
Lyceum-"The Brigadiersl" 2:15 and sis
D. m.
Gayety-"Follies of New York and
Paris" 2:15 and S:15 D. m.
Avenue Grand-Vaudeville, 3:15 and 7;15
D. m.
Majestic and motion pic
lures, 2:15 and S:15 p. m.
dancing, motion pic
lures, pool and billiards. afternoon and
evening.
CThe Times will be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertainments In
this column. Phone or write announce
ments.l
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

has been their wont. A Tammany-
Democratic Legislature in New York
is pledged to real primary legislation.
A progressive administration in. New
Hampshire is expected to attempt
such striking innovations as the initia-
tive, referendum and perhaps the re-
CALL A dozen States will try to
secure legislation providing for a
primary election to express the Presi-
Dental preference of members of each
political party, and to instruct dele
gates to national conventions.
In every State whose legislature has
n6s>Slready ratified the income tax
amendment to, the Constitution, that
ratification will be pressed with all
vigor-and opposed with just as much
vigor in some cases.
States which have not yet enacted
general primary laws will find that a
telling issue in their legislatures.
Efforts for more rigorous control of
corporations, regulation of capitaliza-
tion, and conservation of charter
rights will be made at every capital.
In short, the States are awakened to
the seriousness of their concern and
their participation in the general pro-
gressive movement.
Politically, that which will be done
in Washington this winter will be
vastly less important than the work of
the new legislatures. The fact that
Republican Congress sits in Washing
ton after the people have rejected it is
responsible for the new concentration
of interest on the States, whose legis-
latures at least represent the latest
declaration of community demands.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
hULI|PLEX
W|RELESSTELEPHONY
Major Squier, of the Signal
Service, May Revolu-
tionize System.

Major George o. Squier, assistant chief
signal officer of the army, has patented
an invention, which makes possible
multiplex telephony. or the sending OF
several messages over the same wire at
the same time.
1t Is considered likely to revolutionize
telephony. Major Squier proposes 10
give the people the benefit Of the in
vention, and not to demand either roy
atty or exclusive rights. He has been
working on 1t about a year.
He explained that the invention con-
sisted simply In the application OF w1le-
less instruments to an ordinary tele-
phone instrument. He said:
"As the patent specifications VIE
show, as soon as the patent office has
them ready for the public, We have ar
rived at the proper use of the wireless
on the wire. We use one single wire
as a guide line for wireless messages.
This single wire prevent the messages
going of into the air. That is the sim
pie little secret. We have found that
two wires are no longer necessary for
efficient telephony, and that single
wire with silent earth connections can
be used for the multiplex system"
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
BUSINESS OUTLOOK OF THE
NEW YEAR.

1t may console those who think
themselves rather stupid and blind
not to forecast with some sort of as
surance what the new year has in
store for the business world to know
that they arc by no means lonesome.
Reading through the columns of pre-
dictions and anticipations gathered by
newspapers from men who are assumed
to be exceptionally well posted on
banking and finance, on business and
commerce, one is surprised to find
how many there are who admit
frankly they don't know" On the
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Vast Library Gifts for
Catholic University

When a committee from the knights
of Columbus transfers to the trustees Of
the Catholic University of America q
fund of s14s.397.15, to be used in the pur-
chase of books. that institution will bs
assured one of the finest libraries In
the country.
In addition to this fund. many rare
and valuable books have been added to
the collection, and Mgr. Shahan. presi-
dent of the university, holds a fund Of
81 200, donated by friend, with which
to purchase others.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
DUTY OF MEMBERS OF CHAM
BER OF COMMERCE.

The time has arrived in the history
of the Chamber of Commerce when it
is important that members, in choosing
the officers who are to direct the af-
fairs of the organization, consider
something more than the mere person
atty of the various candidates.
Heretofore, members of the Cham
Der have been in the habit of voting
for this man or that man because he
was a personal friend or because he
was good fellow"
Such considerations should be elimi-
mated.
A candidate for officer or director
of the Chamber of Commerce should
be considered from the standpoint of
the welfare of the whole body and o,
Washington and from the standpoint
of what may reasonably be expected
of him if he is elected.
1t is essential to the good of the
Chamber and to the good of the city
that no man be elected to an important
office in the Chamber if his personal
business or business affiliations per-
tain to the work of rendering such
public service as transportation.
The Washington Times holds no
brief for J. Louis Willige, the candi-
date for first vice president, who is
opposing D. j. Callahan. 1t does hold
brief for the rank and file of the
membership of the Chamber and for
the people of Washington. 1t believes
Mr.. Willige to be independent and far
removed from the possibility of in
fluence by any special interest. 1t be-
lieves that Mr.. Callahan, while thor
oughly honest, might not be able to
serve the Chamber with absolute i'm
partiality because of the character of
his personal business.
As The Times sees it, the defeat of
Mr.. Callahan is necessary if the Cham
Der is to be kept free from the posi-
bility of public service corporation in
fiuence. This is the chief consideration.
The election of Mr.. Willige is merely
incidental to the continued democracy
and independence of the organization.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Champ Clark Announces
Changes He Advocates

Champ Clark is in favor of extending
the Presidential term to six years and
the Congressional term to three years
He would amend the Constitution in
these respects, according to an interview
he has given out.
MIR. Clark would make the President
ineligible for reelection. and he is also
in favor of electing the President and
the Representatives in Congress on the
last Monday in August and Of inaugu-
rating the President and the members
Of Congress the first Monday in October.
All the existing rules as to time and
the like, he says, were made for the
stage coach period.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Andrew and Irnogene
By Roe Fulkerson

A putting down figures a
whistle soft He finished
in his hand ready throw basket
Imogene reached memorandum.
said;
details have
York
What did spend in Little Hungary nght?"
"Thrtyeigh dollars and fifty knowing
Well simply continuing life study of said
unable point Of view don't the life
from
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Aero Club Moves
To Make Flying Safe

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-The technical
examination of all balloons, aeroplanes,
and air craft of any sort will, accord
ing to the belief of the Aero Club of
America, make flying safer. The club
will accordingly adopt rules governing
all organized meets, requiring such ex-
aminations.
At the meeting of the club yester-
day, the question of making flying
more safe was discussed. and the tech
nical and aero dynamics committee
was charged with investigating the
deaths of Moissant and Hoxsey.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Shriners Sojourn Today
With Quaker City Temple

Two hundred and nifty members of
AImas Temple, Mystic Shrine, will
leave late this afternoon for Philadel-
phia, where they will be entertained by
Lulu Temple.
They will be met by temples band,
which did the honors in st. Paul when
the Almas Temple patrol won the cham
pionship. Included in the party which
will make the pilgrimage today are the
potentate, past potentates, and past
imperial potentate. The Shriners will
return to Washington early tomorrow
morning.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Woman's Suffrage Fails
In State of Colorado

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.--According to
the statement of J. w. Barbee. a law
yer of Greeley, Col, who has just ar
rived in this city from Denver, the
Inhabitants of the latter city are at
present very much interested IN the
proposed question of the abolition of
woman suffrage by the incoming Legis-
lature.
Mr.. Barbee is responsible for the
statement that female Suffrage in Col
orado has been a failure, and, that
fight any amendment to the consti-
tuition which would do away with 1t.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Cutter Trails Chinese
On Immigrant Ship

Secret advices to the Treasury Depart
nrent say the schooner Cochrane, which
cleared from Kingston, Jamaica on De-
cember 26, is making for the Florida
coast to land a party Of Chinese immi-
grants.
revenue cutter Winona to keep an eye
ou:. The cutter is cruising up and down
the coast off Foreign Island Pass, but
that so far she has not sighted the
COchrane.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Sat On the Wire.

Former Senator Cockrell, Of Missouri,
who is about to leave the Interstate
Commerce Commission. is remembered
at the Capitol among other reasons be-
cause when he wanted an elevator he
used to punch the button that rang the
bell and keep ringing continuously until
the elevator arrived.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Mt. Pleasant Churches
Hold Union Meeting

The Rev. Frank ]. Goodwin, of the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church,
the Rev. Joseph Kelley of the Fourth
PRESBYTERIAN Church. and the Rev. P.
w. Jeffries, of the Mount Pleasant
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
were speakers at the second in series
of meetings participated in by all
Mount Pleasant churches
The meeting last night was held at
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Thir-
teenth and Fairmont streets northwest
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

to get me to place where you pay
that much money for a soc table
d'hote dinner served in a dirty
cellari"
"Ah, my DEAR" he said; you lose
sight of that Bohemian atmosphere
we get in New York. Where in
Washington will they give you free
all the red ink and wood alcohol
you can drink? Where in Washington
would they dare ask a man to drink
that stuff? Where in Washington
will you find a waiter who when you
tell him to ask the band to play
Poet and Peasant will bring you a
broiled pheasant, although you have
just finished your dinner"
But there are dozens of good res
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

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obtain prompt and satisfactory de-
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cents a week. Send postal or telephone
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The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Three-Cent Car Fares
To Stay In Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 4-Despite
Wall Streets ultimatum that the Cleve-
land street car companies must raise
the fare before any cash is put up for
improvements, Mayor Baehr has Is
sued a statement that the 3-cent fare
has come to stay and there will be no
increase.
1t Is proposed to apply for a new
franchise so that another financing
company can be turned to for aid.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Rich Girl and Chauffeur
Wed and Are Forgiven

GREENWICH. Conn, Jan. 4-The for
mer Miss Augustine Smith. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William ]. Smith, and
her husband, Arthur Woodcock, chauf-
feur for Mrs. ]. B. Converse, have re-
,ceived the parental blessing, and today
started on a honeymoon.
The two were married May II last, by
Rev. Father Maltez, who kept his prom
ise to the young couple to keep the
wedding a secret.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Used Senatorial Frank.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-Ernest V.
Stevens. of this city, today is awaiting
the frank of Senator Jonathan Bourne
to mail New Year greeting. stevens
was taken before a United States Conn
missioner Yesterday. and held by him in
$500 bail.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Wardwell Funeral Plan.

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-Arrangements
are being made for the funyraI of VIII
liam T. Wardweil, former treasurer of
the Standard OIL COMPANY and Prohihi-
tion candidate for mayor in 1887. He
was stricken with neuralgia of the heart
yesterday while riding In a taxicab.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

II this is the worst sort Of blizzard
the Weather Bureau can call up we
have nothing to fear.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

1t is hoped the Gideons, who ere DIS
tributing Bibles, won't overlook the IL
lirois Legislature.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

Sarah Bernhardt has reached the age
where she doesn't mind being called the
Grand Old Woman"
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
Sunday.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of December was as
follows:
December I.....40, 365 December ls. A., s3S7
December E.....H.724 December 25. ... 40, S9I
Total for the month. 1855 3i7
Sunday average for the month. ........ II. 229
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

That Punch artist who has diei and
left $5,OO0.OOO is a pretty good argument
that IT pays to be cheerful.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

It's about time to start movement
for a safe and sane New Year eve.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times Sunday during the month Of
December was 14s, SS2. all copies left over and
returned by agents being eliminated. This
number, when divided by 4, the number of
sundays during December. shows the net
Sunday average for December to have been
37,083.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times daily during the month of December
was Lost, 376, all copies left over and returned
being eliminated. This number when divided
by "a, the number OF days OF publication,
shows the net daily average for December
TO have been 1926.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

The resolutions are beginning 10 feel
the strain.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

In each issue Of The Times the circulation
figures for the previous day are plainly
printed at the head Of the first page at the
left Of the date line
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
DECEMBER CIRCULATION.
Daily

The number of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month Of December was as follows:
The Washington times., 1911-01-04

Entered at the Postoffice at washington
d. C., as second class matter.
The Washington times., 1911-01-04
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4. 1911.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL.
] mo- mos. mos. Or.
Daily and Sunday. $3.50 $3.50 $l.75 $3.50
Daily only.-........ .25 20 l.5O 400
Sunday Unly........ 49,. .... .25 50
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Chestnut mare. 1450, 8 years old. nne worker o. $. Peck, Norwich Town. oct31d
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
PUTNAM
HALLOWEEN LUNCHEON
Given for Members of Tuesday Club by
 Mrs. George Hathaway.

The members of the Tuesday club were royalty entertained by Mrs. George Hathaway of Fremont street at 2 Halloween luncheon, the third in a series of luncheons to be given to the club by club members.
 The dining room was most attrac- lively decorated with jack lanterns and the table with the Halloween dec orations of witch stirring the for tunes of club members in a witchs kettle as a centerpiece, was very pret- ty Place cards, candle shades and baskets representing pumpkins added greatly to the decorative scheme. The menu included cream of celery soup, olives croutons. chicken patties, French fried potatoes, French peas, luncheon rolls, Waldorf salad, ice cream, cake, nuts, candy, coffee. The salad was served in Halloween bas- kets of apples and the ice cream in yellow baskets resembling tiny pump llins. From the fortune pot each drew her prophecy for life with tiny gold en emblem attached. Each guest ar rigeR robed in costumes appropriate 10 the season, including witches, sehol- ars. Mother Goose, autumn girl and clown, and at the conclusion of the luncheon much fun was entered into while pictures were being taken. The remainder of the time was spent in playing Halloween tricks and all had such a delightful time that they were glad they were members of the Tues day club.
 City Notes.
 \ meeting of the ways and meaus committee of Eliza beth Porter Put nam chapter was recently held at the home of the regent, Mrs. F. J. Daniels of Ring street.
 Mrs. C. r. Waterman has returned from a brief visit with relatives in Providence.
 Mrs. Charlotte Champlin and Miss Bessie Champlin were i'll Worcester recently.
 Miss Irene Reed spent the week end with relatives in Eastford.
 Mrs. C. H. Kelley has broken up her home in Grove street and is board ing with Mrs. George Taylor of South Main street.
 Mrs. F. J. Daniels. regent of Eliza beth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R., Mrs. M II. Medbury, registrar, and S. Elizabeth Clarke, Mrs. s. M. Wheel ock and Miss Emma Whipple, and Mrs. O. C. Nichols attended the state D. \. K. field day held at Groton last week.
 Ms. C. l.. Torrey and Miss s. Eliz- abeth Clarke were in Willimantie on Monday.
 Supt- c. F. Pratt of. Bradley street is in Ashford this week ~
 George C. Richter of Hartford was q visitor with friends in Putnam on Monday.
 Several cases of typhoid fever are reported as existing in surrounding towns