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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

ANSWERS

Ceisnsus's CsDDass.
Will you explain the cause OF rue
va,r,n. of the compass which Column
bus used in hi. voyage Of discovery.
W. H. SHCAA1E
when Booth and Drayton and all the
'h-s,h,., of ,he ,un&tuI Iyre speak Of
81. ~. IN. ,odestar
and the stone. they sacrifice their
,hy.;cs m The altar of Eros and cause
.r.r,oo. ,h. Ia, ,ba.
some VI us " .e
noin.s To the magnetic pole and has
M sor, of husiness Connection with
ci,bsr the ~eographicaI pole (the North
PoIel or the astronomical pole (the
tn 'I hsrnsrs noie or ashinE pole
The,e is NOT Inc faintest reason that
ANYBODY knows Why the magnetic pole
should not be located on Church Hill.
nL,,.n I'm. 70 S1ov-Whseever that
SIN a direction which takes II
,hromxh = nofnt constautiy, but slight
Nv shifting. and during the period Of
observation remaining In the region es
needie ~ the compass points to a 10
ns,;nn near the nole and not to the
noie Itself. 4 line from the mag
netic pole to the North Pole and con-
sr.ss circle All alon1 which the needle
xiii noin, directiy 70 the North Pole.
s,..t Sccaus. n cannot point to the
Juss ~ .SCi. Sfshont nointinR To the
re- mole aiso. II the observer gets
vary 70 tne .,,, az "a The vest
SO En-. ,rne mole. This line Of mag
.. .ne .oui';,rium constantly shirts.
~ 4, is r,oying toward the west, and
s. virxinia surveys the allowance Is
annual ADDITION CT .o.. .n;form ~
the mcsemen. s.~ me- the line
wouso . ys y ~ ihrorSh the At
!an,ie In ltss when a So, vsrY rom me
Il and saw ms IS, ns :, !. nos nossibie TO
;nc.s. nov the poirs OF the voyage II
fsI NO one kho s..ms,, - far A
we n. aware .ssr: seems me, no r''e (;
snee TO :, in ,s C","m nssn :. ' mSeh *.
aseersted az that matter OF M.rk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

u is said ina. the voters AZ Ca'arrh
: Q. voted SOLELY FOR Cold sneez,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

(AUGUsT>-" Got tired OF this newspaper biz
much hard work for yours truly. I'm studying Law
intention Of going in for political career
Great opportunity in this Lne old Nearly all the
presidents start . lawyers. you know"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

tsEPTEMBER)-"At last have struck my gait.
old Gave up the law-it was . deadly grind-you
years before you land place. and
your Uncle Dudley wants quick action I'm inventor
now IL my plane work out I'll have barrel Of
diamonds . rear from now"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28
On tie Spur Of The
Moment.


4 0o020k - yo0Den4too.
| The school osnsus snumsrasor called
He was . friendly appearing sort OF
young gentleman and did not wear
senting the awful majesty Of the gov
m ant il supposed 70 do We had
dreaded hia coming. a. Il entAilsd the
telling Of our right names and other
ldisagreeabis things. Hut he was such
a suave individual that he might have
b zen the leader Of = society cotillion.
He also wore the button OF our great
and glorious order. 80 We invited him
in and gave him our Louis XVIII arm
chair In front OF our solid onyx nro-
place.
ITO begin with" said he with chss-
lterheliian poiit sness. which was only
exceeded by his good looks. who 10
the head OF tho houss?'
| We were alone with him and not .
soul was around to hear. Il was
moment OF terrible temptation . mo-
ment for which we had waited years
and years. ana at seemed almost too
good to be true. The time had ar
rived. the psychological instant as 1t
were. to make good a dream OF long
standing.
Yet we hesitated. We know not
why. but right at the crisis OF our
life We hesitated and suffered and
stammered like q bashful school girl
with q recitation.
WELL" he repeated. who 10 the
head of the house?"
We have always BEEN truthful. ana
truth conquered again this time. With
q strong sense OF defeat and the
knowledge Of ambition unfulniled. we
stamm cred weakly:
wait just a moment. please: I will
go upstairs and call her."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28
After the Vacation.

After the Vacation.
It's hatter than q founder. yss. In
deed.
Looks like some elephant had st.pped
on ii.
Or just as though It had been pressed
beneath
Some tailor's goose. 1t doesn't bulge
bit.
It's been dry cleaned and ironed out
for fair.
It's lost the portliness that once It
knew.
The last few days have made 1t lean
and lank,
And even now the shopping Is not
through.
\ sheet of papers nat, 50 Is a pane
OF glass or cen q safety razors blade,
But for a f1atness genuine. this thing
Can cast them all completely in thu
shade.
1t is a sad and melancholy sight
I haven't got the heart to look
And see unto what sad and direful
straits
Has been reduced my good old pocket
book.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28
ANOTHER STRAW.

The foundrymen Of the United States
,.re been meeting in convention in
Buffalo this week Their views, as the
Buffalo News says. may be said prop
er1y TO represent the sentiment OF the
country at large. since the ooos 10
national in membership. A straw vote
,.. ,,Is, nv them with this result:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

$1,000 Ppsk - Cusy SeoSs0.
Can ehs,Arsa living in HighIsna PART
attend the RtehmoMd public scnooss!
Soe >xceps 90 he ssoSlt - specseI
amusement with the school Depart
mens os the citD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

40 ~. OUWOoo.
WIN yos inform ne where an4 -
what yesr Mr. samuel u DSwvoe
keeSissksn cssssy. Va 1sssS Z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-09-28

vsressis 0sSe- -
Please tell ne wno woe
va. In 1888. ~ =. r.
James z. Heath.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
CALLS AMBULANCE
THEN GOES TO ROOM
AND TURNS ON GAS
Boy, Out of Work, Tells
Doctors He Tried to
Kill Self.

Samuel Oppenheimer. seventeen years
old, was found shortly before noon to-
day in a gas-filled room at 12l5 Seventh
street northwest. He was not uncon-
scious when found. and at the Emer-
gency Hospital 1t was said his condi-
ton was not at all serious.
The boy told the doctors that he had
tried to kill himself because he had
lost his job in an umbrella factory,
but the police say young Oppenheimer
took the precaution to 60 to a tele-
phone and send for the ambulance be-
fore going to his room and turning on
the gas.
A telephone message that some one
had been overcome BY gas In the Sew
enth street house was received at the
hospital. The police traced the call and
found that 1t was sent from the store
Of Amolky &c KlRyman. 1911 Seventh
street northwest. The storekeepers
know Oppenhetmer personally, and told
Policeman Murray. of the Second pre-
Sinct, that 1t was he who came in the
store and telephoned for the ambulance.
Policeman Bennett reached the place
about the same time as the ambulance.
He rushed upstairs, broke open the
door. and found the boy lying on the
floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
BERGER ASKS FOR
FEDERAL PROBE Of
LAWRENCE STRIKE
Socialist Congressman Says
Wooden Company Has
Received Subsidy.

The appointment of a special House
committee to investigate the strike Of
the textile workers st Lawrence, Mass,
is asked in a resolution introduced in
the House today by Congressman VIC
tor Berger, the Socialist member.
MI Berger asks that n committee OF
seven members Ito investigate he re-
10 tions of the American Wooden Cora
iany to the strike Of Its operatives"
This company, Gays Mr.. Berger, has
for years been the recipient of a Gov
eminent subsidy in the form Of a high
protective tariff. In spite of this sub
sidy, Mr.. Berger charges, the American
Wooden Company has steadily decreased
the wages Of its operatives until they
are now conceded TO be the lowest paid
in any of the important industries If
America.
The Socialist member declares the
Lawrence operatives have been goaded
into a revolt by long series of op-
pressive acts and abuses, ending in the
reduction of wages Of 60 cents week
out of an already miserable wage, aver
aging less than IS a week.
Chairman Wilson, of the Committee
on Labor, says his committee is now
studying conditions at Lawrence to de-
termine IL the Federal Government has
any Jurisdiction to interfere or to take
cognizance Of the strike.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
PLANNING TO ADMIT
SPANISH-AMER|CAN
SOLDIERS TO HOME
Veterans Institution Now
Available Only for Grand
Army Men.

Plans are being made today by the
United Spanish War Veterans to retain
for veterans Of the Spanish-American
War the privilege of admission to the
Soldiers and Sailors Home. Under the
District appropriation bill, as passed by
the House, admission to the home,
which heretofore has been open to
Spanish and Mexican war veterans, Is
given only to veterans OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic.
A meeting of Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Camp, No. 1, was held in F1ynn's Hall
last night, at which II was decided to
urge before the Senate committee that
provision be made for soldiers and
sailors who served In the Spanish
American and Mexican wara Efforts
also will be made to interest individual
members of Congress In procuring the
right of admission to the home. Repre-
sentatives were in attendance from
James r. Petit, Henry w. Lawton,
and Richard A. Harding camps, and
these organizations will aid In the
movement. Chris H!ntenach, command:
er OF Miles Camp, in a few days will
announce the appointment Of commit
tees to bring the question to the atten-
ton Of the subcommittee OF the Senate
Committee on Appropriations, ana the
Senate Committee on the District OF
Columbia.
When the APPROXIMATION for the home
was under consideration In the House
an amendment offered by Congressman
l., C. Dyer Of Missouri, providing for the
admission of soldiers and sailors OF the
Spanish war, was stricken out on
point Of order raised by Congressman
Burleson OF Texas. Mr.. Burleson said
he did not think the Spanish-American
soldiers wished to avail themselves OF
the privileges OF the home. Congresmar
Dyer made an inspection Of the home
and found that go per cent OF the In
mates were soldiers Of the Spanish war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
QUESTION OF EGGS
LAID IN THE MAILS
BOTHERS OFFICIALS
Problem as to Who Would
Own Them Now Being
Considered.

The Treasury Department having de-
cided that a hen Is not bird, BIRDS
eggs being admitted free of duty and
hens eggs having to pay cents a
dozen, II Is now up to the Postoffice
Department TO settle a momentous
question arising from the ownership OF
eggs laid In the mails
The National Association of Poultry
Breeders, anticipating the passage of
the parcels post bill, recently inquired
of Postmaster General Hitchcock II
poultry might be sent through the mail.
In an UNOFFICIAL statement the depart
ment answered that should the parcels
post measure be enacted there would
probably be no objection to shipping
the fowls, stamped. The Postmaster
General, however, was Of the opinion
that some one would have to be dele
gated to look out for the well-belng Of
the "perishable mall" and then some
one raised the question Of the owner
ship of the eggs laid by the hens while
in Uncle Sans care.
Would they belong TO the sender Of
the hens, to the receiver of the hens, or
to the Government?
There not being any legislation enact
ed upon the subject, the Postmaster
General delegated Jesse Suter, chief OF
the Bureau Of Information of the Post
office Department, to look into the mat
ter. Jesse after several days in a vain
search through dusty tones on postal
laws and regulations, has about decided
to give up the job. for he says there
are no precedents Therefore, 1t will
be up to the courts to decide the own
ership Of any offspring Of the fowls.
Lake the freight agent in Ellis Par
ker Buffers pigs Is Pigs" Suter
thinks the eggs ought either to be
given to the mail clerks or be con-
fscated by the Government as an aid
In further decreasing the deficit,
which IL the bugbear of the department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
SPIRIT
IS ABROAD IN CITY
Sale of Bearing Letters and Verses Is Great and
Dan Cupid Seems to Be Sure of Very
Busy Year.

The spirit OF st. Valentines Day, the
only time OF the year when bashful and
modest lovers can, with the utmost
propriety, voice in letter or verse SEN
timents of the heart which their
tongues refuse to convey is abroad in the
city. II the enormous sales OF the
manufactured missives which contain
the secret messages can be taken as
an indication, Mr.. Daniel Cupid is des-
tined to spend a very busy year during
1879.
A great onslaught has been made on
the Valentine shops OF the city during
tie last few days. Not willing to wait
until the last minute to make their pur-
chases, the lovelorn SWANS and maid
ems have completed most Of their pur-
chases, and many OF the shops look
like a department store the morning af-
ter Christmas.
No 40 your shopping early signs
are necessary for the Valentine shopper,
the shopkeepers say. On the contrary,
requests for the little cards. letters,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY I, 1919.

or fancy articles which have been used
by bashful lovers for centuries. came In
days before the first assortment OF VAL
entines was exhibited.
Whether II IL due TO this being leap
year, or whether there are more love-
sick persons in Washington this year
than formerly. the shopkeepers do not
know. They do know, however. that
the demand for Valentines has been
greater this year than for many years
The Postoffice Department today be-
gan to feel the first effects OF the reg
uiar February Il rush. The cards and
packages destined for abroad. or for
distant sections of the United States
now are finding their way to the POST
office, and for the next six or, eight
days the grayclad postmen will find
themselves swamped with their burdens
Exactly what connection 81, Valen-
tine has with Dan Cupid or with bash
full lovers, historians have failed to
say. For centuries the day has been
known as ST. Valentines Day, and every
year since that time the secret messages
Prom persons whose Identities are con-
cealed have been sent to persons OF their
choice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
Bar to Public Garages
In Alleys Is Removed

on recommendation OF Capf. II, NJ.
Markham, Assistant Engineer Com
missioner, and Morris Hacker. building
inspector. the Commissioners today de-
cided to amend the building regulations
so as to remove many present diff
ficulties in the way OF the establish
ment OF public garages in alleys. The
present regulations require the consent
of two-thirds Of the owners of property
within a radius of ninety feet OF the
proposed garage, business property 20
be counted as consentlng. Under the
regulations as amended private stables
and garages, as well as vacant alley
property, also will be counted as con-
senting.
ut is a fact" said Captain Markham.
that the establishment Of public
garages and shops for automobile re-
pair is now surrounded with consider
able difficulties. The large and per-
sistent increase in the number of ma
chimes, and the established fact of their
permanency. suggests the desirability,
IL not the necessity, OF relieving the
situation of some of its present restri.,
tons" The amendment will go irS~
effect Immediately.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
Two Bankrupts File
Voluntary Petitions

Harry Davis, a dealer in clothing.
shoes, and mems furnishings, at 1919
II street northeast, has filed a petit
ton in voluntary bankruptcy in the Dis
trict Supreme Court. His liabilities are
listed at SSl422, consisting principally of
debts due to Baltimore firms. The as
sets are given as $427.20.
William Elwitz, a hairdresser, at 1853
Irving street northwest filed a similar
petition. He presented an affidavit to
the effect that he had absolutely no as
sets. His liabilities were listed at $3.50,
three creditors being named.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
Tailors
To Go TO New York

washington's merchant tailors are
planning TO make a credItable showing
at the annual convention and exhibition
Of the National Association OF Merchant
Tailors. to be held in New York next
week.
The rivalry between the tallors of the
different cities 10 expected to result In
the best showing ever made.
Among the Washington tailors who
will attend the convention, ana be
among the exhibitors are L. A. Downey,
f. J. Heiberger, jr., Owen owen, e. HI.
Snyder, ]. G. Wineman, Frederick A.
Cochran. Samuel Norwood, y. ]. Van
Doren, and others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07

If Your Business Takes You to the
financial district of New York the Bal
timore & Ohio Is most convenient and
time saving. On the midnight train you
are permitted to occupy your sleeper in
Jersey City until 800 a. m. without be-
ing disturbed. BY the time you have
had breakfast you are in ample time for
business, as you are in the heart of the
Financial District. Sleepers open at
Union Station 1000 D. m.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
Portuguese Loyalists
Ready for Invasion

PARIS, Feb. 7.-Reports received from
the Portuguese frontier today indicate
that the loyalists are prepared for an
invasion, and would be ready to strike
at any time their leaders gave the word.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
International Pact
Ratified by Senate

The Senate has ratified and made pub
lie the convention for international pro-
lection OF industrial property signed in
Washington June 2. Great Britain,
France, Germany, and all the leading
nations except Russia are parties to the
treaty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
of Alfonso's
Train Is AVerted

FERROL, Spain. Feb. liking AL
fonso's special train would have been
wrecked south OF here today II a track
walker had not discovered culvert
washed out and hoisted a danger sign.
The King was delayed several hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
MUSIC
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Special Offer to Readers
of The Times

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07
Clerk a Veterinary.

f. c. w. schubel, who has been en-
pIoyed as a clerk in the division OF sup
plies Of the Department OF Commerce
and Labor for the last Ave years, has
resigned and will go to Emmitsburg.
Md. to practice BIS a veterinary sur
geOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07

Appropriate Floral Decorations
for weddings. receptions. afternoon teas
aGd all social functions. GUIDE, 1914 F.
-AdVt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-02-07

If You Are Late Sleeper and HaN~
to 20 to New York at night, take the
Baltimore & Ohio sleeping car at Union
Station at 1000 p. m. You have the
advantage of sleeping until 500 o'clock
next morning.-Advt.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-17
NOTICE or BIDS

BIDS will be received by the board of
county commissioners of Potter county $.
ID. at the Office. of the county auditor at
Gettysburg SD. for seventeen 90 storm
windows, for the court house. Said win
dows must be four light windows. made of
good and clean lumber. free from knots.
paint, with double strength glass. All
work must be done in a good and thorough
manner. Said II windows to be designated
by county auditor and put up by bidder.
Bids must be sealed and marked bids
for storm windows and accompanied by
a certified check for ten uM per cent OF
whole amount of bid. Windows must be
placed on building not later than Decem-
Der 10. 1912. Bids will close at ) o'clock p.
M. Oct. 21st 1912. Commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or all bids.
by order of county board
l.. j. KLEIN. Co. Auditor
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-17

F.. 8. Peterson came in from the
Allen Folder ranch yesterday and
is assisting j. Voorhees, to move to
town, after which he contemplates
b trip to Gettysburg.
The wife of First Hawk Of Bad
river died q few days ago. She
was the mother of Paul First Hawk
Familiarity known as Prairie Chick
on and was we'll thought of by all
who knew her.
Messrs. Chas. Bryant. Guy and
James Stobbs and Geo Hollister of
Faith were overnight visitors, on
their way home from u trip to
Washington. All but the last nam
ed have claims near Faith.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-17
NOTICE OF BIDS

BIDS will be received by the board of
county commissioners of Potter county S.
ID. at the office of the county auditor. at
Gettysburg Sd. for twenty (2W tons of
furnace size of hard coal, to be delivered
at the court house. in lots of ten ton for
soft coal and five ton of hard coal.
Bids must be sealed and marked ''Bids
for county coal and accompanied by a
certified check for five t5) per cent OF the
whole amOun of the bid. Bids will close
at ) o'clock pm. October 12st 1912. Dom
m%issioners reserve the right to reject any
or all bids. BY order of county board.
l.. j. KLEIN Co. Auditor
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-17
NOTICE or BIDS

BIDS will he received by the board Of
county commissioners of Potter county,
SD. at the office of the county auditor.
tysburg $. d. Bids must be sealed aud
be marked Bid for janitorshipn. and be by
the month for a period of a year. Bids
will close at five o'clock p. IN. October DIST
1912 Commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY order of county board
T.. j. KLEIN. Co. Auditor
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-17

Liveryman, Polly Booth, of the
Agency performed a ''stunt'-or
rather, had it done for him, Tues
day, when Jas. Halkett and Arbie
Cooper swan q team across the
river for him, in the absence of
the ferryboat (noted elsewhere).
The team was wanted on this side
to take : party of Indians to Get
tysburg enroute to Omaha, among
whom were Ambrose Trayersie Jr
aud wife
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-10-17

1t is not too late to mention that
Polly Booth has returned from his
wedding trip and has settled down
to hard work again, his ''better
half" being Miss johnson, who
some time ago was employed in the
family of Mr. and Mrs Madden.
They are nicely settled in the Ov-
erby residence, which Nh Booth
now owns