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The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Fayors Regulation Of Liquor Traffic,
But Does Not Approve of Parades,

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
/ am heartily in favor of The Times
campaign for a more strict regulation
OF the LIQUOR traffic. There can be no
question that conditions in certain sec
tions of the city are bad, and that
radical reduction in the number of sa-
looms now In operation is most desirable.
At the same time, l deem II deplora be
that the task of bringing this about
should have been given over entirely
to the prohibition element, with the
result that there have been injected
into the question number of absurd
and oppressive restrictions which have
nothing to do with the main issue, and
by antagonizing public sentiment, have
seriously jeopardized the chances of any
regulation whatever.
The Rev Mr.. Spooner's appeal in
Tuesdays Times for the rallying of ten
or twenty thousand people who are not
afraid to do the unusual,"-in other
words, sensation on-seekers-for a march
on the Capitol in support of the Works
measure, is an excellent example of
prohibitionist campaigning, and should
like to ask Mr.. Spooner what he would
prove by this march of the twenty thou
sand, which is his own estimate, and lib
favor approximate prohibition-in view
OF the fact that the total population OF
the District is over $4,000
In conclusion, / am sure all fair
minded citizens will echo nay protest
against the practice of the Rev Mr.
Spooner and his associates in branding
the saloon keeper as criminal. The
saloon keeper Is in business in response
! to a public demand, just as is the SEN
sational type of minister. except that In
the latter case the demand Is often more
fancied than real. w. A. BROWN.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
REVIVING THE SPELLING BEE.

1t would be mistake to assume that Missouri
spends all day and good part of the evening hum
ming the chorus of the Ozark houn song. 1t
would be equally incorrect to suppose that the song
il question faithfully reflects the average of the Mis-
souri, brand of lteracy. For the od-fashioned SPELL
ing bee, Statewide in its proportions has just had
a revival, and the eyes of the country have been
turned to young Hugh Sappington and his victory
over all corners, in spite of his tender years.
Seventy-three counties were represented in the
contest to which the process Of elimination was ap-
piled, and Governor Hadey delivered the prizes.
If young Sappington, at the age of fourteen is able
to spell all but fourteen out of 200 words given him,
orally in writing he will probably be able to de-
cipher cuneform nscrip phons, and Black Hand Sc
cret codes by the time he reaches his maority. The
fact that such words as "abacus" were among those
which the prize speller fell down on only goes to
show how eccentric is the spelling memory. There
have been grown men who had no difficulty in
spelling and yet hest
tated where to put the "h' in John.
The real interest centers less in the individual
achievement of young Sappington, however, thar
in the fact that the od-fashioned spelling bee ha:
been revived 1t was an institution Of the old helC
school which succeeded admirably in combining en-
tertainment with instruction Its popularity went fa
TO explain why it was that the raw youth from thu
country, who ready-made ties because HI
couldn't get the hang of bowknot could MAKE
pikers of his city cousins in the matter of the king
English The excitement of the spelling bee share'
Friday afternoon honors with "Curfev" and "Bingel
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
FRIDAY, MAY II, 1912.
NO CLEMENCY FOR RICHESON.

Governor Foss' refusal to extend any clemency
to Richeson, the Boston murderer condemned to
die next week, will meet with general approval Not
that it is generally desired that life be taken to
avenge the taking of another fe for that undoes no
evil or restores no life.
The approval will be given because the decision
of Foss means the law will be lived up to-and the
law in this case means DEATH
Rchesons crime was the limit in cruelty, and
|. was premeditated There were no extenuating
circumstances. He knew it, and made plea OF
guilty. The defense Of insanity was an afterthought
Of attorneys raised for the purpose of trcking JUS
tice. To have honored it Governor Foss would have
weakened the law, bred disrespect for the pro-
cesses of justice and invited all degenerates to sir
without fear Of having to pay the penalty.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
COMMISSIONERS ASK
FOR CHANGES In CODE
They Report Favorably on Bill to
Lift Ban Against
NotarieS.

With the suggestion that 1t be further
amended SO as to permit a person hold
ing office as notary public to qualify as
a Juror in all criminal and civil cases
in the District, the Commissioners to-
day sent to Congress favorable report
on the bill introduced by Congressman
Prouty of Iowa to amend the code OF
laws of the District relating to notaries
public.
Local courts have held that notaries
public are officers Of the Government.
and are improper persons to serve on
juries. This ruling, the Commissioners
say, has sometimes resulted In mis-
trial. t~SH . -. s'.'-"-s''
The bill provides that the acceptance
of commission as a notary public shall
not disqualify person from represent
ing clients before any of several
branches of the United States Govern
ment-executive legislative, or judicial
provided that such notaries are not
otherwise engaged in Government en-
ploy.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
COURTESY is ITS OWN REWARD.

few days ago prominence was given to the
story of young woman being left fortune by an
old man to whom she had been kind She had
taken him flowers during his illness, and chatted
with him. Nothing unusual or costly about her at
tentions; simply the spng of little sunshine into
an old mans life.
This week young man of New York received
an estate worth nearly 100000, because he had,
some years ago, given an old lady travelling on a
train his seat in the parlor car when it was dscov-
cred that she had through some misunderstanding
not secured a reservation Nothing to that except
an act of mere courtesy.
But the fact that everyday courtesies called
forth such substantial rewards raises the question
If the rush of "practical' things and the making Of
success has not made the practice of courtesy a
lost art. Or have merely become so discourteous
that we neglect to express our appreciation of its
practice?
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
THE SENATE SERENADERS.

1t is perhaps just as we'll that the Senate at
taches prevented the ambitious quartet from sere-
rading the upper chamber of Congress by the rendi
ton of song entitled Get on the Raft With Taft,
Boys!' There really is need to rub it in on sew
era digntares who occupy very wobbly seats in the
Senate.
They know too we'll they are on the raft with
Taft. That's what is worrying them: They wish
they were back on the ship. The seas are running
pretty high, and land is nowhere in sight Already
several of their number have been washed off the
raft, and now those who remain on the bobbing
thing with Taft are in mortal fear that it will sink.
If some budding genius will write song about
how to get off the raft no doubt the Senate will dc
him the honor to listen to it.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
ARMY AND NAVY, ORDERS

Minnesota: to treatment Naval Hos
pital: Boston. Mass.
Ensign B. B. TAYLOR, to Asiatic Sta
Ensign r. E. THORNTON. to Asiatic
Station.
ENSIGN J. l.. RIHELDAFFER. to Ash
Ems en- WEBB TRAMMELL, to Asiatic
Ens'sn G. B. STRICKLAND. to Asiatic
Station.
Surgeon E. NJ. BLACKWELL detached
Solace; to Naval Dispensary, Wash
Surgeon T. W. RICHARDS. detached
duty Bureau of Medicine and Sur
gerry. to temporary duty Bureau of
Medicine and Surgery.
Surgeon w. c. BRAISTED. detached
assistant to Bureau of Medincine and
Surgery; to Temporary duty Bureau
of Medincine and Surgery.
Assistant Surgeon G. A. RIKER. de-
tached Dixie: home, wait orders
Passed Assistant Surgeon r. w. Nc
DOWELL, detached Naval D'spen-
sary, Washington, d. c.; to Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md.
Passed Assistant Surgeon REYNOLDS
HAYDEN, detached Naval Academy
to Massachusetts
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NAVY.

Captain c. c. MARSH, detached COM
mand North Carolina; to Naval War
College. summer conference.
Captain G. NJ. KNEPPER, to Naval
War College, long course.
Commander V. o. CHASE, detached
member Special Board on Naval Ord
nance; to Naval War College, long
course.
Lieutenant Commander w; r SEXTON,
detached Bureau of Navigation; to
aid on staff. commander-in-c chief,
United States Atlantic Fleet.
Lieutenant Commander Y. 8. WILL
LIAMS, detached Salem; home, wait
orders. :
Lieutenant e. ]. KING, detached staff,
commander In chief, United States
Atlantic Fleet; home, walt orders.
Lieutenant (junior grade) II. s. BAB-
BITT, detached, Nebraska; to Petrol.
Ensign Z. 8. MOSES, detached Petrel;
to Washington, ID C., for examina-
tion.
Ensign f. W. ROCKWELL, detached
Hartford: to duty fitting out Jarvis,
and on board when commissioned.
Ensign w. ID. BILLINGSLEY, detach-
ed Petrol; TO Nebraska.
Ensign F. F. REYNOLDS, detached
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Here's a Correspondent Who Thinks
the People Don't Know How to
Pick Out Good Senators.

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
During the debate in the House re-
Gently on the proposition to elect United
States Senators by popular votes" the
State rights" bugaboo was freely made
use of, and Federal rights" were not
even mentioned. We all know that the
States are subordinate to the General
Government, and they should be kept
in line a little more than they have
been in the past, and 1t sometimes
takes big stick" to do II. The States,
like some individuals, imagine they are
the whole cheese" and proceed to
make State laws which conflict with the
National Constitutions express stipula-
tons. 1t is seldom that infiammatory
language bearing on State rights" is
heard in the Senate, where picked and
tried men hold forth. II the popular
vote scheme of electing Senators is car
ried, no matter how good II may sound
to the ear. we will not have the same
high class of statesmen that now COM
pose the Senate. as a whole. 1t is very
necessary for this great Government to
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
NOT A sARToRIAL CAMPAIGN.

The Democratic party is not as blithesome and
gay as it was few short weeks ago. There is
reason-and his first name is Theodore. Demo-
cratic papers and Democratic clubs now dragging
out of the attic and busting off that old motto about
Roosevelt stealing Bryans clothes and deceiving
the people thereby. This is a sure symptom that
the Democratic party is in distress.
Only short time since they were filling the
Congressional Record with kind words about Mr.
Roosevelt, and constantly reminding the Republicans
that when Roosevelt was leader of his party and
President it was, indeed, golden age, and life was
worth while. Perhaps they overplayed their hands
by constantly reminding the Republicans of better
days and former glory.
At any rate kind words for Mr.. Roosevelt have
given place to charges that he has committed petit
larceny on Bryan's wardrobe, and is deceiving the
people by wearing pfered raiment. 1t vain effort.
The people don't care about, the clothes; they are
interested in the man inside of them. And so, while
the clothes may have been made for Bryan, Bryan
was not made for the clothes. 7. R. fits them.
This is not to be sartorai campaign, anyway,
so the charge of the Democrats is out OF order.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
FAVORABLE REPORT :
ON SuBST|TUTEFO
HOUSE SUGAR BILL.
Lodge Measure Reaches SEN
ate-Vote In Committee
Was 8 to 6.

Al meeting of the Senate Finance
Committee today It was decided to make
u favorable report on the Lodge sibsti-
tute for the House sugar bill and to re-
port the bill extending the scope of the
corporation tax adversely.
The Lodge measure, strikes out the
differential and the Dutch standard test
from the sugar tariff. Otherwise, 1t
leaves the law unchanged. The effect
of II would be to reduce all sugar duties
to the present level Of the duty on re-
fined sugar, which is $l.s1 per hundred;
The only change the committee mace
In the Lodge measure was to proVioe
that It shall go into effect In six months
instead of ninety days.
Senator Lodge was authorized TO
make the report on the sugar measure
to the Senate and made 1t this a1ter.
noon. Senator Cullom was authorzed
to report the excise measure adversey
and made the report this afternoon also.
on the wool bill Thursday Of next week.
The action on the tariff bills today
was taken by party vote senator
La Toilette was absent; Both on the
sugar bill and the excise bill on the
tests the votes found the eight Re-
publicans standing together and the
| six Democrats together.
Senator Smoot has a sugar bill pro
| He did not press 1t when he found 1t
would be beaten. But he reserved the
| 4 to offer amendments to the sugar
| - reducing duties on the floor.
! Senator Williams, Democrat, offered
as a substitute for the House bill his
measure to make the duty on sugar
| 90 1-3 per cent This was voted down
eight Republicans to six Democrats
and the Lodge measure was then ADOPT
| ed.
| The committee did not take up the
| Adjournment question. Senator Penrose
! today said this question had not clear.
ed UP at all and he did not think II
would until some Of the appropriation
| hills had been got out of the way.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Thinks Printers Union Is Entitled
to Credit for What II Did for Eel.
low Worker.

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
In justice to the plate printers union and
his lodge OF Masons who were particu-
larly kind to Samuel T. Schofield during
his illness, he was buried by the print
ers' union. in which he carried death
benefits and which paid his funeral ex-
penses, according TO his wishes, the re-
mainder going to Mrs. Roth, which was
all he possessed.
In justice to Director Ralph. Mr..
Schofield was not thrown out OF employ
ton. his press being held until he was
no longer able to work at II, and later
On was given lighter employment suit
able TO his physical condition, and which
he held within two weeks of his death.
PLATE PRINTER.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
PROF. JOHNSON TO
PRESENT MEDALS
School Official Will Honor Two Anacostia Boys Who
Saved Lives of Companions
Last Winter.

May Il, when the public will be in
vited In honor of the tenth anniversary.
j, Active preparations for the flag-rais-
ing ceremonies to be held at the Epis-
copal Home for Children on the evening
Of June, u will not be started until af-
talned by Commander x. b. Frisbie, is
set in place. This will be done In a
short time. The pole will be placed in
2 prominent part OF the grounds, over
than eighty feet above the ground.
:, Tentative plans provide for an invita-
ton to President Taft to attend. while
the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics has promised that at least
go OF It's members will be present.
The Congress Heights Citizens Asso-
sistion. which held no meeting on Tues
has decided to meet on next Tuesday
evening instead, in Its new Office, In
Nichols avenue. Street car facilities
Will come UP for consideration.
Salem Lodge. No. %. Independent Or
der Of Odd Fellows, conferred the Sec
ond degree here last night Guests from
and refreshments were served during q
social hour. Samuel Dameron, the noble
grand, presided.
being installed In the Congress Heights
section. There will be $40 feet of sewer
pipe installed In Alabama avenue anc
~ feet OF sewer laid in Eighth street
between Park Place and Alabama ave.
nue.. A water pipe for the service Of
residents In Nichols avenue is being lait
between the south wall of the asylum
and the town, being taken off from -th,
big main that has been Installed IL
Nichols avenue, but which will not b,
tapped by orders of the water depart
ment, because Of the great pressur,
from the volume Of water II brings VI
] the hill.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17

have some able men in Congress, and
II Is also necessary for people to select
them who know able men when they
see them. There is as much difference
between the Senate and House, per-
sonnel as between that Of a primary
school and a university. Now, you may
have often witnessed the 'capers" Of
these "overgrown schoolboys" of the
House, which fully justifies what ! have
said. Between thirty and fifty men,
do all the legislating. The. rest are
listeners, voters. and leave-to-print art
lists, at 1850 per year. Some of them
have attempted to make speeches, but
II would take philadelphia lawyer
to tell whether they were for or
against the measure they were talking
about when they got through. We need
able men In Congress, not schoolboys.
McCONVEY.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17

on the Rhine" and il would be interesting to know
how many entire editions Of Lucille" have been used
up as prizes for excellence in this form Of mental
gymnastics.
The fame Of the Missouri spelling bee which
was important enough to justify the participation OF
the chief executive, may yet serve to stimulate in
terest throughout the country in the contest which
has fallen into disuse. few Of these prize winners,
with the help Of course in stenography, might 60
forth and conquer the earth
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ANAn0nnIA N n NAY ~

ANACObTlA, IL. e, MAY IL.
Prof. Hosmer M. johnson, supervising
principal of the Ninth public school
division. has accepted the invitation to
present gold medals bought by popular
subscription, to w. Marcellus Balders-
ton and w. Arthur Lusby.
The medals are to be presented at the
entertainment that will be held by the
Van Buren, Public School Oh May 20.
when 800 children will each have a part
In the exercises.
An additional mark of recognition of
his heroism has been arranged for w.
Arthur Lusby within the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Feddon, whose
what seemed certain death by young
Lusby, who In eleven years old, have
bought him a handsome gold signet
ring.
The Ladies' Aid Society connected
with the Christian and Elenora Rup-
pert Home for the Aged, celebrated its
tenth anniversary in the institution on
Tuesday evening. The society was
founded when the Rupert Home was
built, ten years ago.
The board OF directors was enter.
iained In honor of the occasion, and
speecnes were ndue Dy SlInon w 9ii
William F. GUIDE, Christian Heurich and
Z. q. Schaffer There was a musical
program. and a recitation was given by
Ernest Gischner.
The annual election Of officers resulted
In the remaining of those already serv
ing as follows: Mrs. Gustave Facius
PRESIDENT, Mrs. L. Muechleisen. frs
vice president; Mrs. l.. Schneider, sec
ond vice president; Mrs. J. II. Davis
secretary. and Mrs. r. De Grain, treas
urer.
Plans were gone over for the ami
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
What's on the Program IN
WASHINGTON Today

The following Masonic organizations
will met tonight: Lodges-Columbia,
No. g. E A; Lebanon. No. Z, e. 4.
Royal Arch GhaPterXhiirSSm' Hiram rs%DiUI mo; 10:
Commandery-Co Columbia. No. 2 Red
Cross. Eastern star-Martha Chapter.
Tae following /. o. o. F. organIzatio
will meet tonight: Lodges-Central,
No; /, business Metropolitan. No; or 49,
Enca ampment-Magenenu, No. 1. de-
gree work. Rebekah Degree-Miriam
Lodge, No. 6. degree work.
The following X. of p. organizations
will meet tonight: LodgeISyracus-
ters-Rathbone Temple. No. 5, social.
Meeting of Dupont Circle, No. 436. p.
II C. Pythian Temple, tonight.
Twenty-first annual banquet OF the
Sunday school OF the Calvary Baptist
Church. p. m. to be preceded by a
Concept by the United States Soldiers
Home Band, bandstand, to $50 p. m.
Amusements.
Rela asco-"If Were king," Sis p. m.
Coiumbia-"The Dawn OF Tomorrow. "
NstIohpal siiS "a l""Lohengrin," SIS p. m.
PoIIs-''Ma X" 2:l5 and s:l5 p. m
A cademy-Vaudeville, 1880. 8. T:30.
Ma sge g9eestiicGvaudevine. 1880. 8. 1880. and
csSsIRnioMvsudeville, "a IN 1:So, 3, 1880. and
cosm mnos-vaudeville, m / to II p. m.
Gayety-"Ths Social Maids" s;l6 and
Arcade-sEating. bowling. and motion
pictures.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Capital Police Get
New Summer Caps

washington's police department is be-
ing fitted today with summer caps. The
headgear of the members of the police
department is of the same design as
that worn during the winter months.
the only difference being in the weight
of the caps. The unmounted men will
wear a blue cap, while the mouuie" ~ y
will done white ones. The caps weigh
Ave and one-half ounces and are looked
upon by members of the force as a
great Improvement over the heavier
helmets and cans, p
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Finds the Hog In the Closed Street

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Do not imagine that because of the
absence Of summer cars with enc seats
that the car hog has gone out Of bust
ness. He now takes a firm stand half
way down the aisle and all the requests
TO please move forward, so as to give
the passengers packed like sardines to
the very doors OF the rear platform
standing room, have no effect on him.
He was born q hog. PASSENGER.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Transport Returns
With 232 Refugees

The transport Buford, with 2e Amer
leans on board, has arrived at Calina
Cruz. arcording to dispatches received
al the state Department today, There
were ninety refugees at Salina Cruz
Whiting to board the ship
Conditions are reported worse in
Caxaca today, and lawless bands are
icoting ranches in that region, In the
ST ate OF Morelos slight Improvement Is
rNnorted.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived Washington at Provincetown,
Amphitrite at Greenville, Miss. !;
Dixie. MONAGHAN at Newport, Pro-
inetheus at Tiburon.
Sailed-Ma ssaehusetts. from Phlladel-
phia to Annapolis: Petrel. from
Helena for Memphis; Mayrant, from
New York yard for Newport; Louisi-
ana, from Newport for Rockland I:
Culgoa, from Newport for Province
town: Georgia Rhode Island. New
Jersey, from Rockland for Boston.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
ARMY.

Cadet WILLIAM w. PRUDE, JR.,
United States Military Academy, will
be sent by the superintendent, to
Fort Rayard, New Mexico, for treat
ment.
Major WILLIAM p. WOOTEN, Corps
of Engineers. from charge of con-
struction work at Waikiki, Honolulu
Hawaii Territory, and will transfer
the QuartermasteT property connect
ed Herewith to Captain FRANK r.
EDWARDS, quartermaster.
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
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of Times
writer's
The Washington times., 1912-05-17
Concerts Today
By the u. S. Soldiers Home Band,
3andstand, From 4 to $40 o'clock.
JOHN S. NJ. ZIMMERMANN.
Director.

March, Love Is King" "..........Innes
Overture, "Masaniello". .Auber
Song for cornet, Take Me Back
to the Garden of Love" Osborne
Musician. Claude NJ. Wallace.
Selection, Carmen. ".............. .Bizet
Rag Oddly, Red Rose Rag"
Wenrich
Excerpts from THE Chocolate
Soldier ....,,.............,.Str Strauss
Valse Lente, "Valsant Poupee,"
Poldini
Finale, "oh. You Beautiful Doll"
Aver
The star-spsngIed Banner"
The Washington times., 1912-05-17

versary celebration at the Home on
May q, when the public will be in
vited In honor of the tenth anniversary.