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The Washington times., 1912-02-03
UTILITIES BILL DRAWS NEAR.

The action of the Senate Committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia in reporting the Galnger bill con-
ferring upon the District Commissioners the powers
of public utilities commission brings measurably
nearer a provision which is looked upon as being
probably the most important now before Congress,
SC far as this community is concerned.
1t will be regretted by some that the committee
could not see its way clear toward retaining the
ton which prohibits public utilities corporation
from acquiring or holding the stocks or bonds of
another such corporation but the people Of the Dis
trict will be duly grateful if the measure it stands
now emerges triumphantly from the conference or
deal, and becomes operative some time in the near
future.
As matter of fact, it has been one of the
striking features of the agitation in favor of public
utilities commission that the advocates Of the various
details have been willing to sink their personal pref
erences in favor of any good compromise measure
which would meet with general acceptance. It was
so with the matter of vesting the authority in the
existing commission instead of creating separate
body and will probably be so in all the other details.
In view of this spirit there would>seem to be
good for Congress to fail to pass public
utilities law at an early date. There are abuses
which clamor for correction in nearly all of the pub
lie utilities of the District from the price and quality
of gas to the rattle-trap herdcs.
Speed the bill!
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
CLEANING THE STREETS
MOST IMPORTANT TOPIC

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Is II the object Of the Mail Bag to
start lot Of old fogies to get into
sense,ess arguments7 such as the pa
con-Shakes2earc" controversy, and the
discussion over the authorship of
poen,s' Surely the civil War oucs-
ticn has had long and bloody battle
through these columns. Now don't You
think. instead Of wasting tie space OF
your valuable paper BY airing the Views
OF some hard-headed old frumps, you
would discuss the ways in which our
city may be bcautified, or how the poor
may be helpsd?' But maybe. IN the
Capital Of the greatest nation Of the
earth conditions are such that the
poor all receive attention? and the city
is beautiful. beyond descripdon7 Sure
ly Washington presents a lovely sight
just at present. with its streets covered
with slush. One cannot walk with
safety on our streets after snow
stornL Why don't the learned argaers
band together and sweep the cobwebs
from their gray natter by Discus
sing the very great need Of a law by
which people would be compelled to
clean their sidewalks off. after snow
storm? G. B. SHERMAN.
'che Imperial.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
SAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL
DISCOURAGES ATHLETICS

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Please publish the following article,
which truly expresses the sentiment felt
BY hundreds Of Business High School
students:
The Washington School Board.
Gentismsn; With reference 2 the case
claiming that Regularity and favoritism
was shown In the appointment Of company
eons espssses say that n no shs
Davis. Charles Hart and Col. Burton Ross.
have been student Of this high school
among those mentioned ana come OF the
teachers. Please consider the following:
fact whes n.v,s cannot Ss Si.pqssd
are directly In the path Of the school be-
coming one Of the best schools in the city.
I'll, The following apes appeared H'f1' in The % Balance I
football samer" Yes. where were they. also
enough to 60 out and see tho game. much
less getting In with the boys end rooting,
encouraging the the team on to victory. susi.
material in Washington, but It does not get
2 chance to show itself Why. will naturally
in direct opposition to the physical director.
II a fellow is up I'm his athfstic work and
just about ten points above passing mark I'm
because he but mostly she, does not desire
to see the boy make good in athletics. Con-
seQuentiy the fellow ID not allowed In ath-
/ letics because Of q funk"
Compare Business High School with Cen
trail High School and note the difference In
principals and the difference in standing.
The principal Of Central goes out with the
boys and roots with them, encourages them.
and even gets out at the games; lets the
boys see him and they work to back UP their
principal. How can Business do this? What
does Allan Davis do? Sits in his office,
says Certainly it's all right" when the boys
ask for the use of the assembly hail 20 held
rally meetings. Then Mr. Davis gets on his
hat and coat and goes home or maybe stays
in his office and pretends to be busy. Mr.
Davis has time to 60 around to dinners,
make speeches. get his picture In the paper
and then thinks he has done something.
What does his school get while he II doing
! all this7 He does no more than he can pos
make II look all right. -
Why didn't Business put q debating team
| in this year? Why was there no rife team
Why was Business the last in football? Why
was Business last in baseball7 Why
1 10 II Business has won the drill once In
twenty-three yearsf And why 10 Business
last in everything It goes intof Not because
the material u not good. ANSWER: The
/ principal and Mr.. Hart.
1t il my arm belief that Allan Davis re
ce1ved his appointment through influence and
not through merit A. . principal.
Ny advice 10 get Q new principal. put
i Charles Hart out and then put in q princi.
/ pal worthy Of being the head Of Business
decent man to be at the head Oh the mill.
1 tary dcings and then watch the success.
A FORMER BUSINESS HIGH school
| STUDENT.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING
ARCHITECT DEMORALIZED

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Your editorial In Tuesdays issue Of
The Times. relative to the questionable
economy of Congress in refusing to ap-
propriate sum OF money for public
buildings at this session. Is rather in
teresting to any one Who has inside
knowledge Of the management OF the
supervising architects office and the
relations Of that office to the Secretary
Of the Treasury and to Congress. You
stated a truth when you said that that
office was away behind in its work and
from the way things look now 1t will
never catch up, There are, under
stand, at the present time something
over 800 buildings on the waiting list.
not to speak sofs the additions to and
repairs for old buildings. now in use.
One of the most paradoxtcal ituations
which has arisen between this most Inn
that, although Congressman and Sem
ators want public buildings in their
respective districts and appropriate for
them. they persistently refuse to ap-
ssnnns 70 Sns It's
full capacity. and yet they keep con-
stantly after the office to know why
this building or that building Is not un-
the supervising architect has had to
order to keep his ordinary force going
and at the last session Of Congress this
was denied him with the result that
on the 1st of last October ne was
Obliged. to drop from the rolls eighty
of his most efficient men.
The supervising architects office Is
one of the most important ana eco
noniicaI institutions in the whole Gov
ernment service. At, the present time
buildings can be turned out of that Of
fice for per cent of their cost. while
the same buildings in outside offices
would cost per cent as well as the
cost Of Governmental supervision and
other incidentally which the Govern
ment would have to pay, and yet,
understand, the present Secretary of
the Treasury would like to abolish this
office entirely.
When Theodore Roosevelt was .Presi-
dent, this office was one of the finest In
the whole world. and the work which
was turned out then. could well be
pointed to with pride by the people OF
the United States, but today II is a
mere skeleton OF its former self. and
is now being Stunned by good drafts
men all over the country. The present
force is working eight hours per day
under the pretext of getting the work
out. but the reverse is the actual truth
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL BOARD.

In his latest message to Congress, President
Taft takes the position that the time is opportune
for an investigation into the relations between labor
and capital. He holds that such an inquiry cannot
long be deferred. While conditions are peaceful,
he would have the investigation made and would
have it of non-partisan character, at the same
time thorough, patient, and courageous: He says:
At the moment when the discomforts and dangers
incident to industrial strife actually felt by the
public there Is usually outcry for the establishment
of some tribunal for the immediate settlement of the
particular dispute But what Is needed Is system
devised by patient deliberate study advance that
will these constantly occurring and clearly
seeable emergencies-not makeshift to tide
existing crisis
Not only should this recommendation of the
President be taken seriously by Congress, but it
should take steps to set such Investigation
in motion. 1t is quite true that the public is doubtful
of the value of many of the governmental nvestiga-
tions. On the other hand, many of these investiga-
tions are Of inestmable worth to the country. The
inquiry intoemployers liability and workmen's COM
pensation may be cited an instance. .f
The proposed investigation will not bring about
reign of ideal conditions between capital and labor
but it will help immeasuraby to turn the light of
day.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
LET VETERANS DWELL
TOGETHER IN UNITY

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
have been reading many letters con-
tained in The Mail Bag regarding civil
war veterans. 6panish-Amer1can war
veterans. and sons OF, veterans. To my
mind these letters are entirely uncalled
for, and only cause ill-feelings between
the different organizations. The rela-
tons between the veterans Of 81 and '0S
In this city has always been Of the most
cordial and kindly feelings And why
should any one try and break these re-
lations cannot understand by writing
letters that do not amount to q row Of
pins. Al to- pensions. I believe. and
always will, that the meri who saved
the Union and made our country what
II Is today, should come first At all
times. The veterans. Of the Spanish
war viii. no doubt in my mind: receive
while a pension bill IL pending for the
veterans OF the civil war, feel It would
not be proper for, US OF the Spanish war
to ask for pension at this time.
do believe that q pension should be
granted to widows and minor children
war. and that Il all we should ask for
at this time. We Of the war of '9S stand
ready to help the old veterans upon
Memorial Day Or at any time they are
S1nSu upOu 70 10 30. <AS 10 tne oOTS Oh
Veterans. / have the greatest love and
respect. u will be their duty to keep
up the spirit Of patriotism Of their
fathers. To the Spanish war veterans
will fall their lot to keep up the fighting
spirit OF the old veterans, and we will
do so when called upon. Because, for
one reason, the veterans of 81 and rs
are the only two fighting organixat tions
in our country. and quite naturally we
Of the war of 80 should take the place
OF the veterans Of the civil war, for nc
one else has this claim. feel the time
has come when certain parties should
stop writing these letters. Let us ALL
old and young. stand together. shoulder
to shoulder, through thick and thin. We
all did our duty. no matter how long
the war lasted. Stop nagging one and
the other, is my belief. All honor to
the grand old veterans OF 81; likewise
to the veterans OF SO and sons of vet.
Grams. is my motto.
"Dulce ct decorum est pro patria
mori." s. q. MAWSON.
Veteran of Civil and Spanish Wars,
Gunnery Sergeant U. s. Marine
Corps. Retired.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
WHO CoRNERED THE PEANUTS?

The trail of the serpent is over the goober.
Wide the world sat in the Slough of Despond and
watched the dish run away with the spoon in flight
Ips rd prohibtve prices il comforting to reflect
as the faithful peanut, that staple of the masses,
vas still cheap and abundant .-
Sated, made into butter, or worked over into
tha prime delicacy, peanut brittle, it was the joy
Ct ne gourmet Eaten raw it has produced, from
ie hardy materials of boyhood, race of strong and
patIiotic men. 1t is one of the gories of Virginia
tlle very toast Of the Tar Heel State.
And now comes the rumor that like thief in
jls night, the Octopus has stolen upon the goober
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

ment concerning the mijliops n NAV
require can ever relieve this nation ~
her obligation to provide these i.en
against want. These men made II pos-
8 if,le for us to have an undivided conn
try today-one country and one f,aa.
and sor you. gentlemen Of the senate
and Congress, 20 legislate and rule over
this great nation. To the results al
their secrifces and services yo,, are IN
debted for your honors and emolyI
inents. II is not reasonable AMI inst
that these men should ahitrc in tir.
fruits Of their achievements, at least
to the extent NJ providing them against
absolute need:
Furthermore, YOU will agree with mt
that there can be no kecncr test OF any
nations standing in the scnle of civil
who fought her battles and preserved
her national integrity and glory. f.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

mMsmU vi be- hs Mhkn and be


yord our means.
The use OF things depending on the
amount of dollars one can accumulate
by fair means or foul, and not neces-
sariIy on the constructive ability OF tire
Individual, to produce. IL causing such
unequal and unjust rewards as 10 him
der the operations Of honest industry
everywhere. We cannot escape the reg
ulation by the government Of prices OF
our main necessities. We will also have
to have some remedy that will safe:
producers B. LODGE
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
WRITES ON LIVING
BEYOND OUR MEANS

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Everywhere that expression II used.
and Is q true statement. 1t should be
framed and hung in a conspicuous
place in every house in the land. Per-
haps in time. the common people of
the world would learn in an economic
sense what they all know in a practical
sense. Living beyond our means con-
sists in having the use Of more prod
ucts and conveniences. than we have
the money to pay for. We do not have
to be poor workmen. or poor producers
to do It, but we can have excellence in
workmanship, or any capacity, and still
be q culprit, who breaks the world 8
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
LEAGUE FOR ROOSEVELT
AND LA TOILETTE
, the Editor Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
A meeting of the executive committee
of the National Progressive Republican
League was held recently at the office
of President Bella Tokat. 424-S Sixth
avenue. New York city. The meeting
was called for the purpose of consider
Ing the numerous requests that have
come to the league from many States to
assist in bringing about the nomination
of former President Theodore Roose-
Welt. Realizing the complicated sttu-
alton regarding the various Republican
candidates for the Presidency. Mr.. To-
kali thought 1t best to lay the matter
before the executive committee before
taking action.
A resolution was introduced by J. +.
member, endorsing the candidacy Of
Theodore Roosevelt. and urging him to
accept the nomination. The resolution
developed some bitter feeling on the
part of those who are loyal and true
supporters Of the Senator from Wiscon-
sin. Mr.. Houchins was moved to make
a short address. The. remarks by Mr..
Houchins seemed to smooth over tie
ruffied spirits Of the committee. Tho
resolution. after being put to q VOTE
A letter Of thanks was sent to Senator
James +. Duhamel. who, at the request
of Mr. TokaU, introduced in the State
senate Presidential preference primary
bill.
A suggestion was also made by Mr..
Tokati that the league get in touch with
progressive leagues In other States and
devise ways and means Of holding q
national Roosevelt convention IN some
city In the West some day next month.
The secretary was instructed to carry
out the suggestion OF the president Of
the State League.
In a closing statement, President To-
kali gave out as a personal conviction
that Roosevelt and La Toilette at the
head of the Republican ticket. In 1917.
would sweep the country with unheard-of
majorities. This statement was hailed
with loud and long applause.
LAfTOKAJI. .
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

many Of them tell me that they are
not doing three hours work per day
and that as soon as business geta brisk
in the spring they win get out as fast
as they can. r..
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
What's on the Program, IN
Washington Today

Fifteenth annual banquet Of the junior
class Of the Washington College of
Law. Rausehers. p. m.
Review Of the Roy Scouts by President
Taft and Sir Robert 3. s, Baden
Powell. portieo. the White House.
Address By Sir Robert $: $; Baden
under the auspices of the Arts and
Crafts School. Continental Hall. s:1
Regular meeting of the Biological So
ciety Of washington. Cosmos Club.
weekly meeting OF the debating klub of
the Y. M. c. A: subject. 'Rtsol"ed
that mirrors unaccompanied bN par
cnts or guardians. should not be ad'
mitted to moving picture shows after
Monthly meeting. Of the Federation OF
Citizens Associations, rooms Of the
Chamber of Commerce. Twelfth and
+ streets northwest. 7:a0 p. m.
Address by DR.. w ] MCGEE; water ex-
University Club. o D.. m.
Annual banquet of the Washington
Alumni Association of the University
of Vermont. the Tea Cup Inn. p. m
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
commanding officer, Letterman Gen
eral Hospital. for treatment.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived-Abarenda at Manila, Wheeling
at Guantanamo, New Hampshire at
New York Yard.
Sailed-Morris from New York for New
port.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
Amusements.

Belasco-Sam Bernard, 2:l5 and SIZE p.
National-"The. Concert" 2:15 and SIS
d, m. :, 49,
Columbia-"The Price," 2:l5 ard Sis p.
m. -
chase's-Polite vaudeville. 2:1G and S:15
Academy-9Mrs. Wiggs,'h 2:15 and S:b
p. M.
Casino-Elite vaudeville, 1.SO, 7:45. and =
~osmos---Vaudeville. 1:30 TO II D. m.
Gayety-"The Cracker Jacks" 2:15 and
S:l5 d. m.
Lyceum-Star Show Girls, ?'15 and sis
u. m. .. e.. -s,
Arcade Skating. bowling. 'and motion
pictures.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

Fifth Cavalry, upon arrival at san
Francisco. Cal, win report tes the
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS
NAVY,
ARMY.

Capt. C. A. COVE, to duty connection
General Board. Navy Department.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

it Total for the month";. 1,2S3, 030
10 Daily average for month. F.520
4Es The net total circulation Of
y The Washington Times daily
during the month of January
4 ~as l,104.S all copies left over
and returned being eliminated.
This number, when divided by
\ n. the number Of days OF pub
lication, shows the net daily
average for January to have
been 40.e22.
solemnly swear hat the acc
circulation OF The Was hington
net figures represent II returns
OF The Times which ar sold. I
bona fide purchasers. or subscrit
StDistrict Of Columbia. SIS:
r, Subscribed and swo rn to bef'
"a. D. 1912. A
(Seal.)
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

The net total circulation of
The Washington Times (Sun-
day) during the month of Janu-
ary was 146,5O4. all copies left
over and returned by agents
being eliminated. This number,
when divided I, the number Of
Sundays during January, shows
the net Sunday average for
January to have been 36, 626.
Entered at the Postoffice at
Washington. d. G.. as second
class matter.
The Washington times., 1912-02-03
JANUARY C1RoULATIoN

DAILY.
The number OF complete and
perfect copies of The Washing
ton Times printed daily during
the month of January was as
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

sl9 virginia avenue south
The Washington times., 1912-02-03

SUNDAY.
The number Of complete and
perfect copies Of The Washing
ton Times printed Sundays dur
ing the month Of January was
as follows:
..40,574 n. As, 100
N.~......42,247 2s.........,t2,771
Total for the month. .17o. 721
Sunday av'ge for month. ", $50
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14

Mrs. II F. Shellepbsrger Jsft Monds,
for visit Of several weeks in Kansa
City.
Misses and children's white canvas
strap pumps, sizes 81 to 2. special CSC
pr. Thome & Frisbie.
The grade teachers of the city schools
were entertained Tuesday evening al
the home of Miss Mary Brewer, West
Oliver street.
Q. d. How'd of Vernon, has been
given a Judgment of sos 80 against the
Mt. Clemens Sugar Co. for work done
for the company.
Miss Frances Mae Butterfield instruc-
tor In German and Latin in the Mt.
Vernon, ILL.,. high school, is at home at
}. n. Laverock's. Ball street, for the
summer.
Misses Amy Requa and Anna and
Eliza Cook enterta ned at u six o'clock
dinner, Tuesday, at Hotel Wildermuth,
in honor of Miss Myrtle Woody, in.
structor in the Washington school, who
leaves for her home in Howell this week.
The marriage of Miss Della Choi-
Mere and Willis Richly took place
Wednesday at the brides home in
Arcadia. Mrs. Richly formerly made
her home in this city and has friends
and acquaintance here who extend
congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cady enter
tanned the following relatives at a
family reunion Tuesday at their home
Mulberry street: Mr.. and Mrs. p. p.
Cady of Bowie, Texas, Mrs. J. l..
Brown of Brotport, N. Y, and l.. X.
Cady of Kindle, N. Y; Edward Cady
and Clarence Cady of this city. ~
In connection with the meeting of
the Woman's Missionary Union of
the Congregational church, Friday |
afternoon at $3.50 in the lecture room |
Of the church, there will be "A mite |
box opening to which all the children |
Of the Sunday school are especially |
invited. There will be program
and light refreshments and each |
,hild in the Sunday school is urged
% be present and bring his mite box.
Lady agent wanted for Owosso and
81. so per day easily. Address
Sheer Cut Shear Co., Byron, Mich.
wv
WANTED-Young or middle aged
ady for housekeeper on farm, may
ping one child Charles Suggate,
r. f. d. No /.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-06-14
Had Lumbago.

l was laid up with lumbago. in fact,
I was in such q condition / couldn't
move muscle without experiencing
intense pain. Finally 1 tried Chiro-
practic and after taking seven adjust
ments from DR.. MaIiskey 1 was as
nimble as ever. and have done my
own work ever since.
Joseph Geek,
. R. F. D., Corunna.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-01-01
A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION.

II am telling you about this party
| gave and another went to because
we all enjoy reading about such
things in The Telegram and realize
that If ! don't tell you, you have no
means of finding out about il" said
a subscriber TO us the other day.
That is the kind of a person who is
some account to newspaper. or
course. this does not apply to those
people who don't care for any motor
iety"-but who like to see their
name in the paper just the same. We
are talking to those people who give
us items of news and interest because
they know we want to have them. be-
cause they enjoy reading them and
because others are Interested in what
their neighbors are doing We are
not w. J. Burns in disguise, and
therefore il you know any news tele-
phone us. Don't 90 around saying
"Why didn't they have something
about 50 and So but ask yourself
why didn't | tell them about it,"
Let one of your New Year Resolu-
tions be "fll telephone The Tele-
gram whether ii concerns me or not,
and the result will be satisfactory
to everybody.