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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
TWENTY.TWOP POUNDS
Of HAY PART Of THIS
GOURMAND'S DINNER
German Market Porter Wins
Wager After Heated
Debate.

Not long ago a Berlin market porter
undertook for wager to put away al
one sitting Six mutton chops, twelve eggs
goose, duck, six pounds of potatoes
and twenty-five pounds of hay. Diff.
cultfes were anticipated with the last
course, and large sums were laid
against the accomplishment of the feat
me ingenious porter solved the diff
cuity by calling for a cigarette after he
had finished the duck. He then sci
iight 70 the hay, pounded the ashes
w WIN the potatoes, and swallowed the
lot. After a heated discussion the referee
declared him the winner
A certain Mr.. Jerry Exc, of Norfolk
on one FESTIVE occasion had a small cali
prepared and cooked for his special de.
lectation. and deliberately consumed il
all but the bones, during the space OF
seven hours; and so little did this in.
terfere with his excellent digestive DOW.
Srs tant ne Joined his boon companions
In hearty repast the same night, and
appeared TO be none the worse for IT.
perhaps the smartest gastronomic fest
on record was that performed by VI.
comte dc Wei Castel who. to decide q
wager, disposed of the following items
III two hours forty minutes: Twenty-foul
dozen oysters, a soup, a beefsteak 4
pheasant stuffed with truffies, a saIrni.
or ortolans, a dish OF asparagus, an,
Strawberries. Ave bottles of wine. end.
ing with coffee and liquors. The mea
was valued at G25.
A Siberian soldier, notorious for tht
Unsuitable appetite he possessed. ono,
disposed OF meal, in the presence OF
an English officer. consisting OF te/
pounds of bread and butter. ten pound.
OF beef and bundle OF tallow candle:
as dessert. A young Russian soldier
seventeen years Of age, named Tarane
ate twenty-four pounds of beef in TWEEN,
ty-four hours, and on another occa sior
disposed of a repast prepared for fifteer
people.
In the Bodleian Library at OXFORD
may be seen bill of fare that gives j
very good idea of the enormous appe.
tltes possessed by Peter the Great and
his suite. 1t refers to a visit paid b,
that monarch to Godalming. in Surrey
At breakfast Peter and his dozen cour.
tiers made short work of half a sheep, a
quarter of lamb, fifteen chickens anC
ducks and four dozen eggs. For dinner
the same day they ate sheep, five
ribe of beef, three quarters of lamb
fourteen pullets and as many rabbits
and drank good supply of brandy and
wine.-Tit-Bits
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Two Trade Secrets
Carefully Guarded

There are two trade secrets at least
that the world at large may never learn.
but which it is we'll worth the while of
inventors to study. One Is the Chinese
method Of making the bright and beau
tiful color known as vermilion, or Chi
nese red: and the other Is a Turkish
secret-the inlaying of the hardest steel
with gold and silver.
Among the Chinese and the Turks
these two secrets are guarded well.
Apprentices, before they are taken for
either trade, must swear sacred oatn
to reveal nothing of what passes in the
workshop. These apprentices, further
more, must belong to families of stand
ing, must pay large sum by way of
of good character and honesty. These
secrets have been handed down faith
fully from one generation to another for
hundreds of Bits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
DID,. But Still Good.

A sailor who had been to church
service where he heard some fine mu-
sic was afterward descanting upon an
anthem which had given him great
pleasure.
A listening shipmate finally asked:
Il say, Bill, what's a hanthem?"
y What" exclaimed Bill. do YOU
mean to say you don't know what a
hanthem is?"
mot me-"
well, then, I'll tell yer. II was to
ask yer. Ere. Bill. give me that and
spike. that wouldn't be a hanthem.
But II I was to say: Bill Bill, Bill,
give. give, give me, give me that, Bill,
give me. give me that and, give me
that andspike. spike. spike. Bill. give
me that. that and. 'andspike. and.
'andspike. spike, spike. spike. Ahmen,
Ahmen. ahmen. Bill, give me that
'andspike. spike. Ahmenv why that
would be a Observation-Disclosures TIT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Birth of Island
Causes Excitement

The birth of small island off the
southern coast of Trinidad recently
caused tremendous excitement in the
colony of the Port Of Spain.
II was believed that nothing but
the end OF the world could be happen
ing when clouds of smoke and fire. hun
dreds of feet high. We're belched an
parently from the open sea, and the
country people deserted their dwellings
and either fell on the road and prayed
or fled to the woods for shelter.
The first intimauon of anything I'M
usual was on the morning of November
I, when a fisherman observed a small
cone of land protruding from the sea
where he knew no land had existed be-
fore.
It was found that the island, then
about two and half acres in extent,
was situated some two miles off the viii
lage Of Chatham, in the Bay of Erin.
where Columbus Is said to have landed
on his discovery of Trinidad. Two era
tiers about six feet in diameter. stood
out The highest point was about fif-
teen feet above sea level.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Baby Should Not Be
Made to "Sit Up Straight

Many physicians are awakening 20
the fact that they do not sufficiently
caution the home nurse or the young
mother concerning the care Of the
backs and the necks Of little babies
The proud caretaker is inclined to show
off the infant. calling attention to the
strength displayed n: holding up it's
head or how baby can ''sit up straight
when only a few weeks old.
This showing-of process too fire.
queEtly results IN curvature Of the gpine
or chest disease. Infants should never
be put into sitting posture until they
are at least three months old. when
their own accord. Until children ara
FIVE or six years old they should have
at least twelve hours sleep each night,
and in addition to this a nap in the
q 'ternoon, especially in warm weather
This habit once acquired will keep them
bright and we'll and give them strength
for the romping exercise that is i'm
portrait for every normal child
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
lula Murdock PreScribes Excuse Me-"
At Belasco, as Cure for Chronic Crouch

Starting from the stage of the I.elasco
Theater every evening nj S15 o'clock
and on Wednesday and Saturday after
Moons at 2:15 this week, the Overland
Limited" consisting OF sleeper and an
observation car. filed with passengers
bound Reno-ward and elsewhere. and
carrying Cupid as "deadhead' passen-
GER In direct and open defiance of the
Interstate commerce laws, takes the du-
dience on q merry journey such as only
the nimble wit of a clever farceur like
Rupert Hughes could be guilty of plan
nirg. In the play Excuse Me- the
train carries twenty-one passengers,
aside from Cupid. these including an i'm
perturbable conductor, "Snoozleums," a
powder pufr poodle, played by himself,
and Pullman porter.
And such porter,
Fat, unctuous. smiling so that the
teeth In his head look like so many
ivory piano keys whenever he grins. this
porter, played by George w. Day, is
the only one of his species who does not
arouse homicidal emotions In the breast
of the writer. He Ii a porter of whom
the system should be justly proud. Such
a nice, accommodating porter, ready on
the instant to mix a drink for the pas
sengers. raise a refractory window. or
turn his back when a pair OF about-to-
be-married lovers desires to kiss.
He Is the one and only porter the
writer ever has seen whose hand is not
constantly outstretched for back
sheesh." and he can get my quarter
without struggle. The only regret is
that such porters exist only behind the
foot1ights: not In real life.
EXCUSE Me" is not new to Washing
ton audiences 1t was seen here last
season, and the story OF the play is
more or less old to local theatergoers.
1t deals with the heart affairs Of half a
have tried matrimony. and found out all
about II and others anxious TO learn for
themselves wherein the fascination
lies.
want to be married, but haven't the
time to have the ceremony performed
before the Overland limited" leaves. SO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
warm Cold" in the
Switzerland Mountains

| have seen sunshine, oh, sunshine AZ
splendid as yours, amongst my beloved
mountains in Switzerland! You know
what cold is and what warmth is
But do you know what warm cold Is!
Did you ever live a whole winter
through glowing because the frost was
so warm Do you know the wonders
of blue ice, pink, snow and 20 degrees
of frost while the men skate In paia-
mas and the girls with open parasolsi
And the splendor of coiors In the
morning sky; everything in the solar
spectrum-red. orange, yellow, green,
new combination. And then the sun IL
up, and the intoxication OF 1t all makes
YOU wonder If you ever lived before
DR. Aked I'm Christian Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
GIRL s DEATH ST|RS
COMMISSIONERS TO
ACTION ON GAS UNIT
Limit of Monoxide to Be
Urged to Prevent More
Deaths From Poison.
rcontinued from First Page,

tContinued from First Page)
may be brought before the House to
remedy this evil. No one can deny that
there 10 something radically wrong and
1t must be corrected at once"
Company Statement.
The Commissioners, who have In re-
cent years asked Congress for legisla-
tion requiring the gas light companies
Of the District to decrease the amount
OF monoxide in the gas output, will
use the data obtained in this investiga-
ton, In impressing on Congress the. ur-
gent necessity for such legislation.
Following the tragic death Of the
young woman. and the visit to the
White House yesterday Of Congress-
man Austin Of Tennessee and Con-
gresham Campbell Of Kansas. when
the President was asked to take q
hand in the proposition OF preventing
the sale in the District of heaters which
may form monoxide gas, Mr.. Letter. al
president Of the Gas Light Company.
issued a statement In which the posi-
ton of the company is set forth
For several days, Mr.. Letter ex-
planned in his statement the company
has been preparing a letter TO be sent
to its gas consumers. This letter IL
intended to announce that a corps of
inspectors will be sent throughout the
city soon to make inspections Of the
heating and lighting apparatus now
In use, with a view OF reducing the cost
of gas consumption to the consumer,
and to minimize danger from asphyxia-
ton, poisoning. and explosions.
Several deaths have occurred in the
District during the last few years from
monoxide poisoning. In January. 1903,
the Commissioners asked Congress for
legislation requiring the gas companies
to manufacture product containing
1t is probable the Congressman inter.
ested in the proposed investigation, and
In legislation which will minimize the
danger In the future from monoxide
poisoning. will visit the District build
sioners.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Steel Does Not Rust
When Buried In Concrete

In these days of steel and concrete
construction work of skyscraper build
ings structural engineers are frequently
asked what the fate of the buildings
win be when the steel beams have rust
ed away. The best answer to that Il
found In the report of the surveyor of
st. Paul's Cathedral. London, who re-
Gently caused an opening to be made
in the concrete of the dome in order
that the condition of the great chain
which binds 1t at Its base might be dis
closed.
This chain has been imbedded in con-
crete for more than 200 years, and II
was found to be as bright and perfect
as when new. The reason why steel
encased in concrete Is prevented from
rusting Is that the oxide of iron cheml
cally combines with the cement form.
ing a covering of ferrite of calcium
which 10 O good agent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
What's on the Program, in
Wasltinqton TODAY e.

The following Masonic organizations
will meet tonight: Lodges-5NavaI,
No. 4; Lafayette, No. 10; William r.
Singleton. No. 20. Royal Arch Chap
ter-Capitol, No. II, mark Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite-Albert
Pike Consistory, M. r. s., No. I,
thirty-second degree. Eastern Star
Esther Chapter, No. 5.
The following l. o. o. F. lodges will
meet tonight: Covenant, No. 49, and
Beacon, No. II, regular business: CO.
lumbia, No. 10. and Salem. No. 90, in
stallation of officers.
The following knights of Pythias lodges
Will meet tonight: Franklin, No. 2,
and Harmony, No. 81. installation of
officers. 49,. "
The following ! l. o. r. NJ. tribes will
meet tonight: Logan, No. s; Red
Mems Hall, Wisconsin avenue and N
street northwest: Sioux, No. Is. Odd
Fellows Hail. 467 X street southwest.
Installation of officers. Eagle Tent No.
2, Independent Order of Rechabites,
Rechabite Hall. 30i B street southeast,
p. m.
Exhibitions of colored views, Public
Library.
Installation of officers Mariners Tenn
Pile, District Tent, No. s. knights of
Maccabees, 8 p. m.
Annual meeting, American Breeders
Association, Masonic Temple.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Pure Food Laws in
Existence in 900 B. C.,

Pure food law labels were in exist
ence in 900 b. C., according to a dis
covery made by Prof. George A. Reis-
ner. of Harvard.
Inscriptions excavated in the an
cient CITY of Samaria, In Palestine
are labels which were employed as
seals on Jars of wine and oil. They
mention the years in which the wine
was laid down in the cellar of the
palace store house and they state the
vineyard from which the wine come
These labels, about seventy-fve In
number, have been dug up on the
ruins of the storehouse attached tC
the palace of King Ahab. some 1900
years ago. and the names of the own
ers as given indicate that not only
the king himself. hut other men, stor-
ed their wines and oSs there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
SouthpaW Winder
Shown Her Mistake

II wish you would tell me what is thu
matter with my watch" said the girl.
II was her first watch, birthday
present, and as the Jeweler took 1t and
deftly wound the stem between the
thumb and index finger of his right
land, she watched him closely, as IL II
were an operation, involving some mys-
teriCus incarnation. y
at seems to be NIL right" said the
jeweler handing II back to her. "You
at looks very simple when you do it,
replied the girl; but could wind II all
day and 1t wouldn't go for me-"
And then the jewsler saw where the
laughing. II see you are left handed.
and instead of winding it up you've
been been turning the stem the wrong
way" New York Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Too Late for Best.

A New Yorker tells of a pleasant eve-
ming spent by him and a friend at a
cafe in Paris. where the fare and the
music were so good that they fingered
or and on. When at last they rose 10
go. the New workers. hat was not to
be found, IT,.
what scrt OF a hat was IT, mon
sieur?' inquired the polite Individual in
charge of the hats and wraps.
1T was new silk hat" said the
American.
'Alasl monsieur" exclaimed the at
tendant, "all the new hats have been
gone for half an hour!"-,New York
Press
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Matter of TreSSeS.

Jack has three tickets for the theater
tonight zaid Mrs. Jack rather breath
Jessly. as IN response to her ring the
Youngest Miss Brown opened the door
of her apartment "and I've come to
ask you 20 go with us, Matel."
"Oh. ioy!' exclaimed Mabel. delighted
ly. I'll get dressed right a." She
paused, blank look overspreadins her
pretty features. ''Oh. I forgot" she
murmurcd. lifting her hand to her hair
which was arranged with unwonted
plainness. II can't go: Celis's gene 10
the Morgans'. and l lent her my hair!'
New York Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
The French Beading.

beading is something that almost every
one who is handy with the needle should
make use of. If these are made with
the flax thread, though, II will be lit
tie difficult of operation until the needle
worker becomes used to il. Effect of
beading may be made after this fash
ion on any article that strikes the work
er's fancy. 1t can also be followed out
in the lace caps such as the new break
fast caps and the other lace cap which
is used for theater wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Employees Reward.

II see one of our big corporations 10
going to do something for its ok
clerks" .a
Coed enough! What form will Il
take?"
well, after a man has been with
them twenty-five wears they're goint
TO give him gold stripe ON his sleeve
Louisville Courier-JournaL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
To Make Her Think.

ChemistSs Assistant-Good gracious! 7
have kept that woman waiting for half
an hour. l forgot all about her pre-
scription. 81 all let her have the medi-
Enthusiastically not! Charge her
double In order to make her think YOU
had lot of trouble in mixing 1t tip?-
Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

The net total circulation Of The washiEgt6u
Times Sunday during the month Of DecemS
Der PEI va, ls2 ols: all copies left over and re-
tnnSd oy agents being eliminated. This
sundays during December, shows the net
sunday average for December to have been
solemnly swear that the accompanying
slatement represents the circulation of The
Wxsnington Times as detailed. and that the
net ngures represent. all returns eliminat ted,
tne number OF copies of The Times which
~ sOid. delivered, furnished, or mailed to
pone uue purchasers or subscribers
FRED A. WALKER
Y,..4 . - General Manager.
Supsctfped ana sworn to before me this
hret gay OF January, A. d. 1912.
tSea!) ALFRED HIGBIE,
Notary Public.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Should Saw Not.

Have you forgotten that SIS you owe
me"
try to dodge into that hallway?'-Louis-
vile Courier-J ouynal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Amusements.

National-"The Littiest Rebel" S1l
p. m.
Columbia-"The Fascinating Widow
2l5 and S:15 p. m.
Belasco-"Excuse Me-" S:l5 d. IN. :.
Chase's-May FULLY and company. OIL
and S:l5 p. m. 80
Academy-"Iiis Honor the Mayor, 2:Il
and S:l5 y. IN. ....H.- ......
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, e:15. 1880. and
p. m.
Casino-Vaudeville to II p. M, con
tinuouS. Az. IN.
Cosmos-Vaudeville, to II p. m. con
tinuous,
Gayety-''The Behman Show" 2:15 and
S:15 p. IN.
Lyceum-Zallah and company. 2:15 anc
S:15 p. ~.
Convention Hall-Skating.
Misunderstanding. bowling, motion PIC.
lures and other attractions. 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
Quite Peculiar.

''What?"
1T makes everybody sick except those
who swallow tt."-Boston Transcript
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

and fro in our street cars. -
Housebreakers who merely "smiIe,
when confronted with their crimes
might profitably be given an oppor-
tumty to see II 1t is as amusing to
break out as it is to break in.
Tho public school teachers are do
LIGHTED TO know that hereafter the,
may look forward to the sixth day of
the month with a reasonable degree of
certainty that it will bring pay day.
washington florists are entitled n The
thanks OF the community for their offer
to cooperate with citizens in the Of.
Tort to grow beautiful lawns Nothing
could add more to the attractiveness of
the city.
The bereavement in the family of Par
iiamentary Secretary Charles Crisp. and
MS own illness, are sources of deep re-
greet to his many friends here in the
District who hope to see him soon at
his old post again.
The grand jury, acting under the in
structions Of the Judge in Criminal
! Court No. /. would have no difficulty
In ferreting out many duels in the Dis
trict. Most Of them evaporate harmless.
ly into the Congressional Record, how
ever.
theodore Weed, chief clerk of the
Postoffice Department, has moved I'M
quite number Of grades by becoming
director Of postal savings banks. His
friends are extending cordial congratu.
Afions from all quarters. He hopes to
SEQ quite number of them before the
year is over.
The complaints of frequent thefts in
one OF the leading schools Of the Dis
tr1ct presents a serious situation, which
calls for the most thorough examine
ton. Principal Daniel, m putting the
matter up to the student body, has
taken high stand, which they should
duly appreciate and act upon accord
ingly.
There are a great many movements
affecting the welfare of the entire Dis
trtct In which the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association might lend a help
ing hand, and 1t Is hcped that the
sources of irritation may he. eliminated
within the body. SO tina: there may b..
spirit OF corporation with the
federation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
DHCrMBER CIRCULATION.

The number Of complete and perfect copies
% Tne washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month Of December was as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

Inc chances are that REPRESENTATIVE
oioneld VIII not be required to stand dur
ing the present session. as he rides tn
and fro in our street cars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

The net total circulation of The washington
Times daily during the month Of December
W9s oG,lbl, all copies left over and returned
being eliminated. This number, when d.
yided By. g. the number Of days Of publ
cation. shows the net daily average for De-
cernber to have been I,621.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04
THURSDAY. JANUARY 4. 1912.

1t looks as though the Christmas sleds
would have to be operated as wheeled
vehicles. after all.
washington women do not even pre-
tend to be htgh-steppers. They want
the car steps at least to meet them
half way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-04

Hodsepreakers who merely "smiIe'
Wnen CONFRONTED with their crimes
might prohtably be given an oppor-
tunty TO see II 1t is as amusing to
break out as It Is to break in.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-01-25
TILLfRS OF SOIL
Farmers Form Clubs to Promote
Their Mutual Benefit
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN
c. r. Brown, Assisted By Local
School Authorities, Conducts.
Vigorous Campaign

G.. II. Brown of the extension divis-
ion of the State Agricultural School
is spending the week in Sank Centre
organizing farmers clubs in this Vi
cinity. Monday night meeting was
held in the school house in district
50. The club organized there was
named the Fairy Lake Farmers
Club. Officers were elected as fol-
lows:
Presidential. GermanSon.
Vice Pres. "A. Wicklund.
Sec -Treas.-Harry Hooper
Tuesday night the organizers visit
ed district No. ~ and started q club
to be known as the ASHLEY Valley
Farmers Club" with officers as fol-
lows:
President-A. d. Carpenter
Vice Pres.-Anton Jung
Sec.--Treas.-J. A. Bonner
Wednesday night the campaign was
carried into district No. 13S. Here a
club was formed. but it has not yet
been named The officers are:
President-Henry BotZ
Vice Pres Frank Unger
Sec. Treas Frank E. Minette
Tonight meeting will be held in
district No. %. and tomorrow night
in district No. 100 Saturday after
noon, at , O'Clock. a meeting will be
held in the public school building in
Sank Centre to be addressed by Nj.
Brown. ..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-01-25

as interesting. These cases are now
in their fourth year and the total ex-
pense to the state has thus far been
in round numbers, S175,OOO. OF this
amount, $4,000 has gone for attor-
ney's fees. There is deficit of
about s15, 200 which the next legisla-
ture will be asked to make UP. A
force OF fifty men we're employed by
these railway and warehouse commits
sions for nearly two years in deter
mining the valuation of the roads.
And the cases are not settled yet.
FLOYD BELL