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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14
Society


he.attx of Il FORMER generation viii
mako the Confederate BAH, given by
Richmond Cha pter. L. ~, g, la tbs
Masonic Temple this evening. uni
aus and brilliant AFFAIR The ball
room will he decorated with Confer
crate Gags and red and white stream
+. ct'sN The receiving party viii stand
before a background Of palms and red
fln,ve1ss -Cnlune1 Tom Rocker and
Mr. Polk Afflier will cali the figures.
The ball viii open with 81 grand
march. led by Attorney General sam
llei w. Williams who VIII be master
Of ceremonies. The dance program Is
ses follows: Qusdrliie Schottische,
lancers. waltz. quadriiIe. polka, IAN
Gers. supper. quadrilie. waltz Ihncerr,
poquet auadrills, Schottischi Virginia
r1-r-ii r 44+-4=NlE nt Iinll4&.
Sweet Home"
ThcSe receiving viii De Governor
and Mrs Mann T4T9UyTTT7ITTv II rrr-t-
and Mrs. Ellyson. Mayor and MIS-
Richardson. Attorney General ana
Mrs ( " WilIiamS. Mrs J. ". TFfR
Al4s<-- William Iiuilln Cox. Mrs
Robert T.. Meade. Mrs Zen Purcell.
Airs, Sidney Johnston Dudley, Mrs
Charles W AfssSie. Mrs. J y. White
Mrs. Norman Y Randolph, Mrs. W
r Nowter. Mrs Clarence f. Sydn"r.
Mrs Is. A. HleHneF. Mrs. Thomas :.
7fy5t~7civ s'rg N,ssft+s'r= Christian and
Yrs =. J. Whit. Tie girls VINO
serve VII Wear Waite fTUcks and tn
ribbons They will be Misses Kath-
crime johnson ltcha Bradley, Mar
sha Sutherland, Bessie Epps, Minnie
Gray Thempsio Brown janet Wyatt,
Virginia I}infore Marie Llghfoot,
Miss Massey and Miss CHAPMAN.
MANY interesting costumes viii bc
worn. showing The styles Of the fiftirs
and sixties. Mrs. Mann viii Wear
al ivory co}pred uuriantique dreSs,
ina9 has been in her family FOR more
than sixty years. Her gown - trim
med in exquisite rose point lace. and
Sin. Will wear pearl ornaments. Mrs.
Ellvsou whose marriage Was cat"-
}fated in TIE sixties. VIII wear on"
Of har trousseau gowns, fashioned II
black SIX ppplin with touches "I
crimson and cameo ornaments Mrs
William Robert Nawter. who is
chairman III The baU viii be gowued
in lavender satin draped i'm gray rrif-
fan and iooped with violets, with trim
fniugs II old family lace, She VIII
sst-ssF to fate ornaments
Reception al Executive Mansion.
Governor and Mrs. william Hodges
Mann VIII give reception In the
executive mansion on Thursday even
Ing from 9 10 ] O'Clock 10 t11p ds1g-
&afes attending rhc state convention
II the Royal ArcHnur1- There VIII he
only a few Richmond guests Invited
20 meet the visitors
Musical lea.
The Helpers society or the 'Hnrcn
w "a - ,toJoot. t,r a..
-, No., sIe,.,,r,ro., y7l.r,f,,r tf09
c.. s,.s,,,,s deliubty,l vocal
r.r.,s(r.tt, v.31l bs rendered bv Mr. aud
4frg A. ". AIar,enste{n. Miss EIdA
9-l,ot and Miss Ncsset. assisted by
af{Ss Phillips. vtol}nist and several
others silver Offering VIII he taken
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Mrs. Dweu Smith. of Ashevlle. Y
e, is The guest OF Miss Mamie Me
Chung
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

here, IS now the guest of Miss Louise
Robinson. IN Norfolk.
Mrs. q. &. Kean. Of this city. is
the guest 1t Mrs. FL baxter III
Augusta. Ga.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Miss Elizabeth Cleveland. of Flu
wanna. Va. will spend the summer
abroad
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Miss Ellen Glasgow has returned
from Norfolk, where She was the
guest Of Mrs, Westmore Wilcox for a
few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

W HdE a EFdEfI
A colorad- hall tossed from one hand
to another bouncing gaily when It
falls en- the ground, never spelling,
its colours, never running.
1t is the player who sometimes gets
hurt, never the oail. .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14
Musical Tea

The Helpers society Of the church
Of the Copcneut viii! give musical
tess this evening at 6 o'clock In the
home of Mrs Hampton INlerntnE, f622
Grove avenue = delightful vocal
y.rs.ara va vjll be rendered by Mr.. and
Mira A. " 4i4rtenStein. Miss Elda
}-jrct and Miss Weasel. assisted by
agiss Philips. vtojinist and several
others. A silver Offering viii he taken
sim. a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Mrs Barker G Hamili. nf Trenton.
X. j.. has ben spending several DAVIS
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Will
liam L. Royal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Aiss Lucy Patton. .nf Lexington,
Va, waha ba. been visiting srsendt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Miss RoSalie Milnss rs visiting Mrs
George $. Reid. al Virginia Beach.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

AIR and Mrs william Sinton are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David card
WILL II Columbus. S. G
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Mrs. y. A. Auderrgu, Of this city.
~ the guest of her sister Mrs. r. g
Blanton. in Atlanta. Mr. John TYLER.
who has been attending the reunion
I'll Macon. IL also The guest ot Mrs.
Phantom.
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Mrs. Nathaniel II. Osborne. Of Nor
Folk. is the guest ~ h@r parents. Mr..
and MR. .s7,ttr--- p North. f-.s- ltt-
es.~fk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

bout her throat. and the aloof Of a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-14

Reception al Executive Mansion.
Governor and Mrs. William Hodges
Mann VIII give reception in the
executive mansion on Thursday even
Ing from 9 10 II o'cIock To- me- dsIe-
gates attending rhc state convention
~ the Royal Arcanun- There viii be
Only 81 few Richmond guests Invited
b.. want. no s-5sffpra
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
Pennsylvania Town
Has Two Councils

Il SUMMIT HILL. Pa, Jan. 4.-This
borough is in the hands Of twin coun-
c1iss and dual police force is keeping
tho peace. as result Of the confusion
produced when Judge Heydt reduced it's
ward divisions from four to three. This
state of affairs will be continued until
the superior court, to which tribunal
th6fSifuation has been referred, decides
wllsther the town should have chosen
ccupciimen according to the old ward
divisions or the new
The voters prepared for that emer-
4ency by having sets ready for either
case. Each set organized and appointed
Q police force. and each will legislate
until the court acts
Judge Heydt's redivision of the bor-
Oueh was such that candidates nomi-
mated in the primary afterward found
themselves on the ticket to represent
wards In which they no longer resided
~ Q result of the change in boundaries.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS AT PLAYHoUsEs

Miss Billie Burke IN another OF her
charming impersonations of innocent,
inischievous girihood, comes to the Ma
thional Theater next week. THE Run
away Is the title of Mics Burke's play.
and Colette 10 the name OF the charac-
ter she plays. Colette is q little Breton
girl. She has been brought up by two
spinster aunts who have never quite
understood her. and who lose their con-
troll Of her entirely when they try to
arrange a MARRIAGE between her and an
awkward country boy whose chief boast
Is that he - the head OF the village
catechism class.
Pretty Colette can't stand him. and
runs away to Paris while the betrothal
papers are being drawn up. Her adven.
lures In the gay capital furnish material
for the rest Of the play.
The supporting company 10 an excep-
tlorally strong one. including c. Aubrey
Smith. George Howell. Henry Miller. ~,
Morton Selton. and Edwin Nicander.
The sale OF seats for the engagement
opened at the box office this morning.
There will be the usual matinees on
Wednesday and saturday. III
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BELAsco

At the Belasco Theater next week.
lovers Of light opera are promised a
treat in the presentation Of the new
comic opera Baron Trenck." by the
Whitney Opera Company. so well known
in this country for its Interpretation Of
THE Chocolate Soldier" F. G. Whit
ney already has presented Baron
Trenck' at his own theater In London,
and the engagement here next week
will mark the premier of the opera In
America.
The story Is woven around some Of the
romantic Incidents in the life of Fran
co.'s, Baron Trenck, the Communicating
chief of the Pandours in the service of
the Empress Queen Maria Theresa No
figure in the Prussian-Austrian CONFLICTS
has inspired SO many writer's as this
dashing sanguinary leader, whose daring
exploits proved, the inspiration Of many
legends. The music by Felix Albini Is
said to be charming In character. For
the American production Mr.. Whitney
has imported Fritx Sturmfels, who
created the role in Liepsig. Germany.
Others In the large cast will include
Blanche puffeld. John Slayin, Ethel
De Ere Houston, Gladys De Lorme,
Pearl Barti, Charles Pacie, and GiuRio
Sacolo. An augmented orchestra, under
the, direction Of Max Bendix, formerly
Of the Metropolitan Opera House, will
be a feature Of the production.
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Lanes Appointment to.
Supreme Bench Rumored

sincs the visit to the White House
late yesterday afternoon of Franklin
X. Lane. a member Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, there has been
much quiet talk that the President
may name him for the Supreme Court
vacancy as compromise candidate.
Commissioner Lane is regarded as
one OF the ablest lawyers on the COM
mission and one OF the greatest ex-
perts in Interstate commerce law In
the country. The prominence OF eco
nomic issues before the Supreme Court
AZ TINS time. as brought out by the
make Mr.. Lane a valuable member Of
the court.
Mr.. Lane had long talk with the
President yesterday, but neither he nor
the White House executive officials
would make any comment upon the
conference.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
SUN WORSH|P[RS'
SECRETS GIVEN IN
THEIR GREEN BOOK
Copy of Interesting Publica-
4 ton Comes to Light In
Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4--Secrets of
the sun worshipers. the Mazdaxnan
cult, which will be virtually on trial in
Chicago. arr revealed in the Green
Book" which has been figuring, in dis
patches lately, and a copy Of which
came to light here. IA
30 far as known there are only two
copies Of this volume now available out
side Of the Mazdaznan inner circles.
The first Ia locked UP at police head
quarters in Chicago for use as evidence.
The book carries the name of r. o.
Ha' Nish, Prince Of Adjust. gives direc-
tons for preparing everything from
bean soup to the elixir Of life and points
mate and the electric marriage,
You are to purify yourreif by the
elimination of all false modesty and
scruples; you are to battle in the sun,
be your own god, eat vegetables and
The sun bath is given as the chile: REM
edy for all ailments, even old age. While
bathing, go out, engage In tennis or
gnl,, or poker, or pick howers. or do
anything that keeps the mind agree
ae'v ,, 91ec afpsr and converse pleasant
The electric marriage comes only to
one who finds his soul mate, according
to Ha.Nish's directions. and who then
knows all things that the, sun
ousy and anger, all the baser and more
terrifying passions are attributed In
the Green Book" to improper ciet and
Nins-tenths of the book is given over
tains q lot Of doctrine that seems never
vet to have been dreamed of by med
zeal men.
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Keeps His Wife and
Loses Big Estate


PITTSBURGH. Jan. 4.-Because he
loves his wife,, Karl +. Miller loses a
Dig estate left by Anna M. Cunning.
Miss Cunning. who was very rich, con-
ceived dislike for Mrs Miller, who
was Jane Wilson. and while she desired
that Miller should be her heir, yet her
hatred fol, Mrs. Miller. was such that
Miller and his wife separated either hv
law or death. he should get nothing.
me orphans court decided that Miller
could not take the beduest as he was
living With his wife when Mics Cunning
died. Miller appealed to the supreme
court, on the ground that he could not
De held to the commission Of an act
In decision just given by the supreme
court Justice Potter, holds that this was
1nma,material, and the. fact remains that
Miner mas not fulfilled the requirement
OF the Will. Consequently, the decision
OF the orphans court is affirmed.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
Wealthy Woman Miser
Dies of Starvation

a NEW YORK, Jan. miss Anna
Thornton, sixty-five years old, wealthy
and eccentric, was found dead in her
readence. at Fifth street and War
button avenue. Bayside, l.. l., tonight.
Cotoner Amber said she had died from
starvation. She was such rniser she
woNld not buy herself food, the neigh
borS said.
/. Hen years ago, when Miss Thornton
bought the Bayside property, and began
furnishing it in luxurious style. the
nelghbors sought her acquaintance. She
repVlsed them; she wanted no friends
or Sacquaintances, she said. All she
oa14d for was to be let alone.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
CHASE'S

Chase's' thirteenth anniversary will
be celebrated next week with a comedy
bill, beaded by Gus Edwards, IN mis-
new 1912 song revue. which will Re given
In three scenes. and with twenty-thrs %
musical numbers Forty-five minutes
of melody and fun will be furnished
by Mr.. Edwards himself. in company
y Your " an Ds added attrast,on ,n wiil
be James J. Morton, known as the boy
comic: Freddie" will be offered by
Arthur J. Pickeps and company, the
latter including Misses Carlisle and
Townsend. Edgar Bixler and Dave
l.erner will give an operate burlesque.
and Joseph Hart will be seen In 'The
Little Stranger" a play which Is the
joint work of George v. Hobart and
Frank Craven Maxim and Bobby,
European comedians, and the photo
plane daylight pictures of recent inter-
national events will close the hill.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
COLUMBIA

Margaret Angiin, whose appearance at
the Columbia Theater in her new COM
edy, Green Stockings" Is set for next
week. unlike many actresses who adopt
the methods Of stars that have pre-
ceded them, sets herself no standards
except her own. In Green Stockings"
Miss Anglin's naturalness Is given splen-
did exposition, 1t is said, as Celia Fare
DAY, the girl whose younger sisters have
either married or become engaged, and
who has thus to wear at each succeed
ing wedding the green stockings of spin
sterhood.
A capable company Of players sup
ports Miss Anglin IN this new comedy
by A. E w. Mason. Under distinguish
ed patronage, the first performance Of
Theater. will be for the benefit OF the
Northern Dispensary. and the receipts
will be devoted thereto by Miss Anglin
and the management of the theater.
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COSMOS

une. Of tho attractive acts In vaude-
Vile will he presented at the Cosmos
next week, in the headline attraction,
the Fordyce Trio. presenting the young
est Of prima donnas in Baby Helene.
The comedian, Jimmy Green, will give
his droll monoloEue. Princess Wan-a-
tea. hllled as the Indian sDngbird. will
be heard In q musical number Of high
excellence. including many novel sccnic
{ fleets.
MANDY Hawkins" presented by
Danny Mann and company, Is n rural
TABLOID comedy. Van and Clark will
sketch, featuring the acrobatic dancing
of Al Van. The singing comedians,
Smith and Rowland. complete the bill
with the Pathe review of current
events
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THE KITES.

The famous Kilties Band of Scottish
musicians will appear in the New Ma
tional Theater on Sunday evening, CIV
Ing a concert made up largely Of
Scottish music. Donald Mccormick, the
giant drum major of the band. "the
man with the hundred-thousand dollar
eyes is with the company. this season.
and Will be in advance of the band
when II marches from its private car
Heather" on Sunday morning.
Forty people come with the band, IN
Guiding the troupe of dancers In the
traditional Gaelic costumes and the
male choir that sings Scottish and Ca
madam airs as only the native sons can
sing them. One Of the most interesting
features Of the offering is the stage
decoration, In which the banners and
pennants presented to the band during
Its world tour play an important part.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
HAROLD BAUER.

Harold Bauer. who comes to the New
National Theater next Thursday after
noon for q plano recital. under the local
direction OF 7. Arthur Smith. is re-
sardedl by authorities as one Of THE most
eminent living pianists. os
The foremost Of Paderewski,s, pupils.
It IL doubtful IL any pianist In recent
years has scored 80 long list OF Eu-
ropean triumphs In one season as he
placed 10 MS credit IN 1s10-ls11. He Is
young. was born In England of German-
English parentage, and az q boy dis
played rare musical genius, It is de-
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Drivers Elect.

Bakery Wagon Drivers Union, No. 70,
met In the Typographical Templs last
night and elected officers to serve this
year. They are as follows: Thomas c
Fox, president; II. II. IIumer, vice pres
idcnt; James L. Considine. recording
secretary; Joseph e. Toone, secretary
treasurer; Albert Robinson. trustee;
and Frtd w. Fox, trustee and press
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OF
lCLERKs WILL Be
THE BATTLECRY
lgorous Campaign 70 Be
Waged for Passage
y of Bill.
CONTINUED from First Page,

ucHncy Is the absence of a provision
- relieve the service of the superan-
nutted employees. The heads of the va
SHops departments recognize that 1t is
aP3olutely essential to provide a means
Of Eetirement for the old and disabled
emPloyesyin the classified service in or
DER to place IL upon q satisfactory basis.
Tue. preponderance of opinion in Of
ncHi lie In Washington at the present
measure can be enacted at the APP
Rrqaching session of Congress. With
p sense prevailing. 1t should arouse
M civil service employees generally to
coming members Of the association, and
Shereby enable the officers, who are
privileged by President Taft's exemp-
goh order, to assist the committee or
C0HErcss In preparing a retirement
The Hamill Bill.
The Hamill bill. most strongly in
defsed Of all the plans, provides a
straight out pension for all employees
AFTER the age of sixty years. who have
SERVED the Government for at least
thirty years. The pension is to be so
per cent of the average annual pay re-
ceiyed during the five years just before
retirement. For employees who have
reached the age of sixty-two, after
twenty-five to thirty years Of service,
pension OF 45 per cent Of the average
annual pay for the five years just be-
fore retirement, is provided. For those
Who have reached the age OF sixty-flve,
aftey from twenty to twenty-five years
q ieervice. this bill gives pension Of
20 per cent of the average annual pay
3ot the five years before retirement.
Nd employe, says this bill, shall be kept
onathe active payroll after seventy years
of age.
The bill also provides for total disa-
biitty pensions for those five years and
more In the service upon the following
basis: Service of FIVE to ten years, 80 per
centOf theaverage annual pay for the FIVE
years previous to retirement; service Of
ten to twenty years 40 per cent of the
avhrage annual pay; service of twenty
one years and over. so per cent Of the
average annual pay.
4fhcers of the organization are armed
With records and statements from for
elm countries, which give their cm-
pi0yes pensions. twenty-five railroads
Of the country maintain pension funds.
Il - pointed out, as we'll as many other
Industrial and mercantile concerns.
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who has stolen for the girl he loves,
Emma Eltynge and Frederick Mcvane,
the man who proves tiaito; t. his trust
To add 10 the interest o the play, the
author has made his leading character
woman who marries man to reform
him. The cast supporting Miss Blair Is
0iilow, Charles Frischer, George Mac
Entee, Frederick LaDuke, Clyde Nc
Cabe, Lois Rowell, and Virginia Irwin.
The original scenic production 10 car
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
DR.. COOK.

Dr. Frederick A.. Cook has Just en-
tered into contract with a large Euro
peon syndicate to deliver number Of
lectures In Germany and Southern
Europe to commence at Stuttgart early
In March. He will sail for Europe
about the middle of February. and will
remain abroad until he returns to be-
gin his Chautauqua engagements in the
Middle West in June. The advance sale
for his lecture at the Columbia Theater
next Sunday night already indica ties
that the question of thes discovery of
the Pole still is a live one, and that
a large audience will be on hand.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
GAYETY

The title part in THE Quncn Of Boz
heinia," the attraction at the Gayety
next week. Is TO be played this season
by a Russian actress who lays clairi
10 a title. and who appears on the pro-
grams nsthe Countess Rossi. assistant
In singing and funmaking to Sam Sid
man, the German comedian, who is the
principal of Max SpeigcrJ burlesque
company.
musical comedy, the first act showing
the rathskellar of the BLACK Cat" Cafe,
on broadway, and the second act trans
porting the whole company to a simple
music Is by Paul Rubens and the book
In by Edward Moran.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
Arrest for Bigamy
Follows Wedding

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. Jan. ION
MS wedding night after having led
Tiliie sigel to :ths altar. IN . magis-
trate's office. Daniel RosenthaI had n
row with his bride, such a strenuous
one Uns mat ne tnrned his back on the
aside the veil and the orange blossoms
AS he persisted in his DISCRETION the
parents of the bride searched Rosen-
thars trunk, and found, as they alIage.
4 Dill OF separation rom mis- first wife,
delphia.. Rosenthal came here from,
Vlneiand He has been arrested ON n
charge OF bigamy He, said to the con-
,and dhsrs what ! get f.- marrying my
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
ARCADE

The basket ball teams of the Univer-
sity Of Maryland and Georgetown Uni
versity will meet on Saturday night in
the Arcade skating rink. when it is ex-
pected that a large crowd will be pres
ent. Aside from this match game, sew
eral other important games are sched-
uled for next week. and the week fol-
lowing. The roller skating rink. with a
seating capacity of 1000 Is especially
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
Lulu Glazer Granted
Divorce From Herr

CHICAGO. Jan. AIRS. Ralph C..
Herr known on the stage as Miss Lulu
Giexer, testified in Judge McDonald's
court, where she Is suing for a divorce,
that her husband not only called her
q rbarmaid" and "Bowery'' woman,
but he choked her. =
Herr did not contest the suit and
the court ordered the attorneys to pre-
pare the decree. The couple were mar
ried In New York city five years ago.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
ACADEMY

Eugene Blair In 1.-THE Test" the for
mer starring vehicle Of Blanche Walsh,
is to be the offering in the Academy
next week. Jules Eckert, the author.
has written a story Of the present day.
treating the, subject in an Interesting
manner. Into. four acts of dialogue he
has woven the life affairs of Trentman,
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
LYcEUM

Pat white and his own company are
to be the attraction at the Lvceum The
ater next week, and will give the pa
irons of that house a musical melange
known as "Casey's Celebration In
this there Is large company. including
chorus Of forty-three persons. The
performance will close with the one-act
burletta entitled Eat the Hoffman Club
House,; in which Mr.. White will APP
pear,
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Taft's o. X. Sought on
Cost of Living Probe

President Taft will be asked during
the day to indorse the movement for
an International commission to make
study of the high cost OF living. Prof.
Irving Fisher. Of Yale University. will
present the matter to Mr.. Taft and
ask the Presidents cooperation In the
study of this great economic question.
The Washington times., 1912-01-04
TOmmy'S Idea.

Teacher-Now. Tommie, what In the
meaning Of the word purchaser"
Iommie-I don't know, ma'am
o.. WY yes you do. Suppose your
rather gave your mother SIS 10 90 ana
BUY, hat, what would your mother
Have At. I guess!" - Yonkers