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NOT IMPRESSED
BY SOUNDING NAMES

To the Editor of THE TINES:
There was a gentleman once Of whom
It was remarked that, when he spoke
no dog should bark. Our dear. impetu-
GUS, but slightly pompous and positive,
friend, Mr.. Downey, reminds US of that
man. No dog must bark while he's at
It. Because several letters in regard
to socialism which you have been good
enough to publish, are misleading in Mr..
Downey's opinion, II in no way follows
that they are actually 50. though, from
the tone he adopts, he seems to think
SO.
And then he quotes the cardinal In
pompous phrase, That venerable prel.
ate, his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons. :"
/ couldn't help wondering II he did It
to impress US. Why, my dear Mr..
DoUney, some of US have as much re-
spect for you as we have for the car
dinal. And l assure you that that
no empty compliment. Even If he said
all those letters were misleading, II
wouldn't affect us painfully. We would
still hand you the truth as we saw 1t.
but in a quiet gentlemanly fashion,
making allowances for your prejudices.
and the cardinals. We have lost faith.
or lay. There has never been a move
ment in history. FORWARD. that could
boast one. The cardinals. venerable and
otherwise, were on the other side, with
the other big men, Of the period,
fighting. furfously the most hopeless
RESS. But nowadays, Mr.. Downey, the
wise men on one side at least. have
learned to prove tho assertions they
make. as far as they can. and not to
bluff and buster. and ring In the names
Of their clerical friends.
BY the bye. It's rather hard on the
' h ii. B.
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ken. The chief soon saw that it was
a clear case of leading men into temp
tation and then furnishing them for
being human.
The warfare against the saucy up
starts who haunt the street corners,
with an ungrounded prejudice in favor
of their own charms, deserves to be
relentlessly pursued. They belong to
a type who deserve to be punished if
only to disillusion them in regard to
their own fatal gifts of beauty. But
when it comes down to- brass tacks
there are not a great number of that
type in any given community, and the
woman who goes on her way with
modest dignity is not often in danger
of being spoken to-"
Over and beyond that, beauty is
''its own excuse for being" only on
condition that "eyes were made for
seeing,' and there would be a con-
tagion of disappointment If the pretty
women in any town could walk from
one end to the other without inducing
any man TO turn his head or give "a
glance of the eye, Reginald" And
when they come forth arrayed like
Balkis, Queen of Sheba, exploiting the
latest cry from the Paris fashion fac
tories they need not be surprised if
the glance becomes a stare. To place
one of them on the pay roll with the
deliberate intention of getting a rise
out of the lockers on in Vienna was
foredoomed to just such termination
as the Los Angeles experience. The
ministers of the law should not, and
certainly need not, expect the man in
the street to be a wooden Indian.
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ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS
ARMY.

Akm1.
First Lieutenant ROBERT p. GLASS
BURN, Coast Artillery Corps, Is
relieved from further treatment at
the Walter Reed General Hospital
District of Columbia, and will re-
turn to his proper station.
First Lieutenant EUGENE u.
NORTHINGTON, Medical Corps, is
relieved from duty at Fort Sam
Houston. Tex.
Colonel GEORGE r. CECIL. infantry,
now at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Ind, will proceed at once to Fort
Jay, New York, and assume COM
maEd Of that post and OF the
Twenty-ninth Infantry.
Captain LAWRENCE d. CABELL,
Tenth Infantry. now at Fort Ben,
jamin Harrison, Ind, VIII proceed
to Panama in connection with the
movement of the Tenth Infantry
TO that place.
Lituenant Colonel SCHUMM Is as.
signed to the command OF Fort
Whit, Philippine Island. and the
Artillery District of Subic Bay.
Major BRADY will report in person
to the commanding officer, Fort
Mills, Philippine Islands, Tor duty.
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AVIATOR IN FALL Of (
FIVE HUNDRED FEET
TOSURF, BUT LIVES
Joseph F.. Cummings Es-
capes Death by Only the
Merest Chance.

AVIATION FIELD. SoUANTANl.
Mass. Sept. 2.-Joseph F. Cummings,
the aviator. dropped into Dorchester
Bay today from height of more than
500 feet, and escaped serious injury.
Only by the merest chance did Cum
mings escape drowning. He was flying
at such a rate Of speed that when the
long tail Of the birdlike monoplane In
which he was making a practice flight,
struck the surf the machine turned
completely over. Cummings was on
top of the broken flyer, and extricated
himself from the wreckage before 1t
sank.
Had not the machine turned over,
Cummings could not possibly have
gotten out from under in time to save
himself! A crew from the revenue
cutter Gresham went to Cummings
help and brought him to the aviation
field. 1t was Cummings initial flight
The blowing out OF a cylinder head
in the engine caused the machine to
drop like a plummet-
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morning paper in which attention was
called to the fact that its author was
painter, architect, philosopher, chem
ist, and botanist. Is further proof to
laity and profession that the broader
the culture. the broader the art. The
above does not embrace all Leonardo
da Vincfs mechanical and mental ac-
complishments. What is the subtle
charm which holds captive the imag-
ination. admiration. and almost rever-
ence of a world for centuries? Is it
the bloom of long effort and versatile
ity welded into one work? 1t Is only
o woman's portrait with unfinished
background. with little or no perspec-
tive. True. the smile with the upturn-
ed corners OF the mouth, Is matches
produced by the effect of music up
on the subject We are told-and this
thought opens UP an illimitable vista
for philosophic dissertation, this
charm which has made all the world
wonder. Was the masters souls
conception SO near to the infinite
that he could make such an immortal
image? Who would decry genius!
Would that we ordinary mortals
might also understand as these seers
(see-ers). Such minds influence the
what is the secret of the Mona Lisa
IL It be not the souls expression of
Its author in close touch with the
divine? It is eclectic, catholic; uni.
according to one modern standard.
the Mona Lisa" is either strictly beau
tiful or pretty. It Is more; 1t Is hu-
man, 1t is vital. enduring. The souFs
beauty. caught by almost diviEe in
spira tion-indefina ble-the je ma sails
quoii It is incomprehensible how
any art zealot or common thief would
profane II by removing 1t dishonesty
from its rightful place, and the ques-
ton further intrudes itself, how could
any such escape detection n effort
were made to realize in any way upon
work so well and universally
known L. H. NJ.
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WORLDS GREATEST FORCE
is CHRISTIANITY
To the Editor of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
A writer in your paper attacked So
cialism-a subject with which 1 am not
familiar. He then said the greatest
force in the world today for law and
order is the Catholic Church. May I
suggest that Christianity is the great
est force in the world for law and or
der. 1t stands far above religious or
ganizations; IT IS based upon the life
OF Christ. Thinking over the matter
IL Is a fact that the most turbulent
Christian countries In the world are
Catholic countries-Central America.
South America, and Spain for illustra-
ton. 1 believe, the most Intelligent
Christian organization Is one that be-
heves in a democratic home rule rathe-
than a monarchy foreign-made.
P. s. R.
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SPEAKING OF FLIRTS AND
FLIRT-CATCHERS.

The Los Angeles firt-catcher has
been too much of a success, and that
interesting functionary has been drop
ned from the force. This will reduce
the net amount of personal pulchritude
on the part of the guardians of the
peace, but will contribute a great deal
toward the ability to catch real Of
tenders.
The idea Of putting such a person on
the force was at least unique, and she
made good, world without end. 1t
was not because she didn't catch any
fiirts that she was dismissed. In point
of fact, she was relieved of her duties
because she was too much of sue
cess. Los Angeles didn't imagine there
were so many Johnnies in its midst
until this dream in froufrou and
frillies started down the main
thoroughfares with the avowed inten-
ton of Juggling every man who made
eyes at her. The police were over
whelmed with the number of offenders
who were caught in the very act of
making eyes at pretty woman.
But when the chief got glimpse of
the official Siren the other morning he
found at least a partial explanation of
the success-the oversuccess-she had
achieved. She was rugged out in a
costume which would make even the
most hardened Johnnies look the second
time. Even staid and dignifed citizens
could hardly repress smile when this
vision in white Aoated across their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02
Labor Day Excursion
To Marshall Hall

The twentieth annual Labor Day ex-
cursion, given by the D. A. K. of L., No.
66, will be on Monday. The steamer
Charles Manchester will be used to
transport the excursionists to MarsnaH
Hall, leaving the Seventh street wharf
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon. at 2:So
o'clock. and at $50 in the afternoon.
Rand concerts, dancing, and arnuse-
ments will engage the time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02
True Reformers' Hope
For Early Adjustment

Members of the United Order Of True
Reformers today expressed hope that
the organizations affairs would be
rehabilitated within the near future.
Reports just made by officers Of the
order show, 1t is said, how the funds
depleted by the recent wrecking of
the fraternity's bank at Richmond can
be restored by levying special taxes
on members and by canvassing Tor
contributions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02
Three Persons Injured
In Head-On Collision

ATLANTA. Ga, Sept. 2.-Three per-
sons were injured in head-on collision
early today between southbound train
No. Il. Of the Seaboard Air Line. and q
local freight, twenty-six miles north of
here. c. s. Jones, of Abbeville, 9, C..
engineer, and D. Mcknight. of Able
vile, were both seriously bruised, and
Mcknight sustained q broken leg. One
passenger, whose name could not be
learned, was thrown to the floor by the
shock and his collar bore broken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02
City Hall Employees =
Get Two Days Layoff

Employees at the City Hall quit work
at noon today, released until Tuesday,
for the holiday Monday. Justice Wen
dell Stafford Of the District Supreme
Court also closed his vacation term as
presiding justice today, and will be
succeeded Tuesday by Justice Gould,
who serves until September II. Chief
Justice Clabaugh will follow Justice
Gould until the new fall term Of court
OPENS October q
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MARYLAND Man Sues
Capital Automobiles

For the loss Of a mare, alleged to
have been run down by the automo-
bile of Thomas o. May, last Novem-
Der, T. clifford Berry, Of Charles
county, Nd, has filed suit for $500
damages against May in the District
Supreme Court.
Negligence on the part Of May, in
frightening the horse and running
into 1t with his car, 10 alleged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02
J. Wells, Alleged
Bookmaker, Arrested

A charge of alleged bookmaking
has been filed against James Wells, a
saloonkeeper, 906 New York avenue
northwest. Sergt. John Cats, of the
First precinct Is the complaining wit
ness. The defendant was released
under bonds of $1,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02
MoyEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Louisiana arrived at Hampton Roads,
West Virginia and Colorado arrived
at San Francisco, Sterling arrived
at Lamberts Point.
Newport sailed from Newport for Phiia-
delphia and Preston, Mccall and
Sterrett from Newport, arriving at
Gardeners Bay; Reed and Lawson
from Gardeners Bay, for New Lon
don; Sylph from Washington, for
Philadelphia; Georgia from Boston.
for Southern Drill grounds; and
Mayfiower sailed from Beverly
Farms, for Isleboro, Ne.
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Judge Pugh to Leave.

will leave on Monday for Lehigh coun-
ty, Pennsylvania. He win join his
family there for his annual vacation.
Judge G.. e. Aukam will preside over
both the United States and District
branches Of the court during the abb
eence Of Judge Pugh.
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X In the Mail Bag II


write freely and frankly with letter
EDITOR
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NAVY.

The following naval orders have been
issued:
Ensign F. w. LAGERQUIST, resigna-
ton as an ensign in the navy ac-
cepted, to take effect September s,
1911.
Passed Assistant Surgeon R. c. RAMS
DELL, detached Baltimore; to Utah.
Passed Assistant Surgeon H. L.
BROWN, to duty Baltimore.
Assistant Paymaster r. s. CHEW, JR.,
detached Marietta; to home and wait
orders.
Assistant Paymaster H. w. RUSK, JR.,
detached Michigan; to Marietta.
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tee. which is Entrusted with the de-
struction Of all the worn and mutt
lated bank notes and United States
securities.
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SOME REFLECTIONS
ON THE MONA LISA

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
A very valuable article on the Mona
Lisa" quoted from another journal in
a recent issue of a Washington
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Nothing sordid about Alexandria.
During the month of August twenty
eight deeds and thirty eight marriage
licenses were recorded.
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Have you paid your personal taxes?
II not, look out for the moving van
with a bailiff on the seat.
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The building up Of the city goes on
In every section. Twenty-Five houses
In an old part of the northwest were
started yesterday.
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Mention of the near approach Of
Labor Day has somewhat disconnected
khe hobo convention
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Theoretically summer is over, but, as
p cold fact, we shall see what we shall
see.
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What's on the Program, in
Washington Today

Meeting Of Canton Washington, No. l.
Patriarchs Militant, Odd Fellows, So
cial evening.
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The net total circulation OF The Washington
Times daily during the month Of August
was 225. all copies left over and returned
being eliminated. This number, when d.
lviced by q, the number Of days of publica-
tion, shows the net daily average for Aug
lust to have been 1857.
august, 1911, includes 19.1W Rochester,
N. J. wreck extras printed on August %.
Deducting these figures. the average daily net
circulation for August is shown to have
been 47,S2Q.
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The hunters who were arrested for
killing sea swallows. mistaking them
for reed birds, might plead that they
are merely hunters and not mariners
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r-o PROGRAM.
March, "Borussia". ..............Teik
Overture. "Slavonic Melodies. Till
Descriptive Fantasia, Musical
Scenes from Spain" ..........Lansey
Waltz. 'Tales from the Vienna
WOOoS ........s........-..... cIIauS5
Characteristic Mosaic, Echoes Of
Arabic Song" .............. Shon-Kair
Synopsis: Warriors song. Sword
Dance. Dance of the Brides.
Sword Dance. Camel Song. Grand
Sword Dance.
Two-step. "Oga- lal-la". ........ Snyder
Excerpts from 1.-THE Chocolate Sol
Grand march," Cleopatra"
Mancinelli
The star-spangied Banner"
~
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are merely hunters and not mariners.
The doctor who got into a difficulty
with d barber right in his own armory
ehowed a courage worthy of a better
cause
The Rcd Cross stamp will be reformed
sn shape so as TO get by the Post
master General They will soon be on
sale. and Washington always buys her
fun Quota.
The record of vital statistics show
ed more births than deaths yester-
day. The physicians must be observ-
Ing the law a little more closely in
the matter of making reports.
The elements did everything possible
TO throw a damper on the Rockville fair
put the attendance for the past two
pays has nevertheless, been good and
Nae exhibits were greatly enjoyed.
The clerks in the Treasury Depart
ment find that their quarters are I'M
comfortable enough without having ad-
ditional troubles occasioned by the
breaking of the ammonia pipes in the
ice plant.
It's all very well to engage in the lit
tie game of passing the buck" but to
open the blade and begin carving the
players, after the fashion of those who
engaged in the little diversion out on
Wisconsin avenue, is downright IN
sportsmanlike.
The baseball game this afternoon be-
tween the Eagles and the Knights of
Columbus, for the benefit of st. Vim
cents Orphan Asylum for girls. will be
thrilling exhibition. And moreover.
the cause is better than the game
promises to be.
Commissioner of Education Claxton
win ind warm support for his solution
of the child labor problem by his plan
of agricultural training, which will give
the child a chance to go to school and
at the same time to earn a little money
by cultivating the soil.
The marriage license clerk of the Dis
frict wants il distinctly understood that
no man need change his mind about
getting married with the expectation
that he can get back his dollar fee
blight Just as well 60 on and get mar
ried.
A most pleasant event will be the
corn roast the Young Women's Chris
: tian Association will hold at Vacation
Lodge, Cherrydale, next Wednesday.
The Young Mems Association will
assist in the festivities, General Sec
3 rotary william K. Cooper being in
charge.
The elegant home which Frank G
Carpenter has bought on Connecticut
avenue would indicate that he intend,
to stay here for awhile. But the cal
of the road is very strong in people
who have been journeying hither anC
yon for so many years, and Franz
viii probably strike the trail again be
fore very long.
AIf the District is possessed Of an!
ancient blue laws they are to be takeI
on the shelf. dusted, and thoroughly in
pected. Anacostia churchmen, who
KANT strict observance OF Sunday here
re 10 go hunting for ancient statute
4 an EFFORT to compel suspension Of al
usiness on Sunday.
IN the death of Theodore DeLand
forty years a well-known employ,
the Treasury, the service loses {
ID worker and skilled mathema
For some time DIR. DeLand wa
rman Of the destruction commit
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1911.
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Entered at the Postofrice at Washington
D. C.. as second class matter.
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The net total circulation OF The Washington
Times Sunday during the month Of August
was SOLO, all copies left over and returned
by agents being eliminated. This number.
when divided by 4. the number OF Sundays
during August, shows the net Sunday aver
age for August TO have been 45.02S.
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Total for month. 1875, So
Sunday average for month..............4s.s9 i
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Concerts Today
By the q. S. Marine Band, a
the White House, at ASS p. m.

WALTER f. SMITH. Second Leader
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Sunday.

The number Of complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month Of August was as foSows:
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The doctor who got into a difficulty
with d barber right in his own armory
ehowed a courage worthy of a better
rauea
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AUGUST CIRCULATION,
Daily,

IOtdI TOT MONTH. '.I,fIO'VIU
Daily average for month.............. a,eS2
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The Rcd Cross stamp will be reformed
3n shape so as TO get by the Post
master General They will soon be on
sale and Washington always buys her
full Quota.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02

The clerks in the Treasury Depart
ment find that their quarters are I'M
comfortable enough without having ad-
ditional troubles occasioned by the
breaking of the ammonia pipes in the
ice plant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-02

The elements did everything possible
TO throw a damper on the Rockville fair
put the attendance for the past two
pays has nevertheless, been good and
Nae exhibits were greatly enjoyed
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tie game of passing the buck" but to
open the blade and begin carving the
players, after the fashion of those who
engaged in the little diversion out on
Wisconsin avenue, is downright I'M
lsportsmanlike.
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IN the death of Theodore DeLand.
forty years a well-known employe
the Treasury, the service loses a
ID worker and skilled mathema-
For some time DIR. DeLand was
rman Of the destruction commit
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FATAL ACCIDENT
IN GL|DDEN TOUR


Tiuon. Ca. Oct. 26.-A jammed
steering gear. which had been tight
cned IN anticipation Of sandy roads,
yesterday caused the death Of 5. N.
Butler, Of New York. chairman Of
the contest board Of the American
Automobile Association. and injuries
to J. Walker. or San Francisco. and
Mrs. Walker and Charles r. Kellman,
Of Rochester. y. u, all Of whom
we're participating IN the Gildden
tour from Nev York to Jackson
vile. Fla
The body o. Mr.. Butler was taken
10 New York last night by Dr. D. h.
Hoag. official physician of the tour,
while Mr. and Mrs. Walker resumed
their iourne yto Jacksonville BY rail
road. Kellman viii remain here un-
III his machine IL repaired, when be
will proceed 10 jacksonville
According 10 Mr.. Walker. who was
feting as referee Of the tour. aud
NtAAfuNNt NHu was 0lthAuk Auf tAA
their machine was going about 80
niles per hour when the gear be-
came iammcd The momentum car
ried the car forward when the front
wehels struck an excavation and the
machine turned a somersauli
The accident was caused BY the
steering knuCkle on the ear. break
ing. The car vas wrecked and Mr..
Butler was instantly killed when he
Was crushed BY the wheel hub. Ref
eree Walkers injuries are believed
10 be serious. Mrs. Walkers arm
was broken.
After delay of a couple Of hours
the rest Of the ears 10 the Glidden
tour continued on their way 10 Val
dusta. the noon control. and after a
stop of an hour and q half for lunch,
proceeddd 20 Live Oak. Fla. the
night control.