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The Washington times., 1913-01-23
.WORDY WAR IS ON
!. OVER CAR SERVICE
FROM CHEVY CHASE
'ConspicuousIy PueriIe" and
Other Terms in Brief Pre-
|. sented BY Residents.

"Conspicuously puerile'' is the way
one objection registered to through cars
from Chevy Chase circle to the Treas
ury is described in the brief filed today
with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and District Electric Commits
sion by D. E. Richardson. an attorney
living in Chevy Chase.
Members of the Connecticut Avenue
Citizens Association are reported as
mighty indignant at the phraseology en-
ployed by Richardson, who is filing
his brief in the hope of having express
cars run all the way in from the circle
Mr.. Richardson was writing of an ar
gument alleged to have been advanced
by the Cleveland Park residents, who
FORM large part OF the Connecticut
avenue Association. These, II is re-
lated, pointed out that little would be
gained In respect to the time of the trip
II the Chevy Chase cars shot nv
Newark street and other stops in Cleve-
1amd Park just ahead of woodley Park.
DnfHendly, unwarranted, and against
seu-lnterest, are other terms applied
py Richardson to the Connecticut ave-
nue. objectors' attitude
Today Is the last day for the filing of
priefs IN this case. and all were in by
noon today but the brief of the CapitaI
iracuon company, which is expected to
pe nled late this afternoon 6
The Citizens Association of Chew
Shase. the original petitioners in the
ease. filed today a short and less rhetor-,
lcai brief than did Richardson, The
ether briefs in are from two of the Con-
nectlcut avenue residents. Writing for
mat association, DR.. c. W. A. Veditz
ana Jesse p. Crawford object first of
al to the Chevy Chase Circle scheme
and then ask on their own account that
cars be made express south of the loon,
or between the Calvert street bridge
and the Treasury.
7. 3. Parke is the author of the Chevy
Chase Circle brief, and the signature
OF President E. c. Dutton also is ap-
pended
The District Electric Commission was
70 meet this afternoon, and 1t was ex-
rected that final action would be taken
on the new equipment and operation
regulations. 1t was also hoped to dis
pose of the commissions annual report
TO the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Schedules on two important car lines
were also to come I'D for consideration.
The lines were not considered in the
sweeping orders for street car service
betterment handed down the eother day.
IT is believed the Brightwood line is one
OF the two.
The Washington times., 1913-01-23
CONGRESS To TRY
TOBREAK ALLEGED
SHIPPING COMBINE
Canal Tolls Agitation Has Stir.
red War Against Coastwise
Carrier Monopoly.

That one Of the results of the re-
newal of tn. discussion over the free
tolls clause in the Panama canal meas
ure will be increased agitation for a
complete smashing of the American
monopoly OF coastwise shipping is be-
coming apparent.
No final action will be taken at this
session of Congress to repeal the free
tolls provision or submit II to arbitra-
tion. The question will be one of the
bones of contention which will go over
to the new Congress and the new Ad-
ministration. 1t is a question with
many complications and many angles.
1t is apparent the influence of trans
continental and Canadian railroads is
against free tolls. Most men in Con-
gress who are showing deep indignation
at free tolls are friendly to the rail-
roads, though this is not true of all
of them. That the Canadian roads are
poking up the British government on
this matter is the general feeling here.
On the other hand, a good many
members are opposing free tolls be-
cause they believe there is an meri-
can monopoly of coastwise shipping
which leagues with the railroads to
keep up freight rates and that free
tolls merely will be a subsidy to
monopoly.
An element in Congress is coming to
understand that the question of free
tolls is subordinate to the real breaking
up of the American monopoly of coast
wise shipping. II that can be broken,
then American commercial interests will
find genuine competition In freight
rates through the canal. and that the
water competition with the transconti-
mental roads will be a reality.
Efforts Were made when the canal bill
was up to crush the monopoly of coast
wise shipping by allowing foreign
vessels TO engage in it. 1t was defeat
ed, however
The Washington times., 1913-01-23
Mrs. Harris to Speak.

Mrs. Caroline Harris. one Of the col.
ored members of the Board of Educa-
ton, will be the speaker this evening
at a home and school association meet.
ing at the John r. Slater School. North
Capitol and First streets. The meet
ing will begin at s O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1913-01-23
STATESMEN FAIL TO
AWE CORN GROWERS
Agricultural Department and
Secretary Wilson More I'm
portant, They Declare.

The Arkansas, Georgia, and Missis-
sippi corn-raising boys and girls visit
ing in the city watched the wheels of
government go round at the Capitol
TINS afternoon, but were not greatly i'm
pressed, declaring that they thought the
Department of Agriculture and Secre-
tary Wilson more important and more
interesting than either house of Con-
gress.
lnasmuch as the Secretary of Agri-
culture told these Southern youths that
the ceremonies they took part i'm at the
the ceremonies they took part in at the
the inauguration of a President" the
decision OF the young corn growers is not
greatly to be wondered at.
The Washington times., 1913-01-23
jewelers. Association
Plans New BuiIdinq

Membership in the Retail jewelers.
Association of the District of Columbia
has reached such proportions that the
members fell the organization should
have a home of its own.
At the annual meeting held last even
ing in the rooms of the Chamber OF
Commerce a special committee was ap.
pointed to look into the matter, deter
mine at what figure suitable rooms
could be obtained, and report at The
February meeting.
Officers for the year were reelected
as follows: George W. Spier, president;
John Hanson, first vice president: A.
o. Hutterly. second vice president: A.
d. Prince. third vice president; Milton
Baer. treasurer. and W. II. Oringe,
secretary
The Washington times., 1913-01-23

si.zs Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
& Ohio. Every Saturday and Sunday
Good to return until 800 A NJ. Train
Monday. All trains both ways. Includ-
ing the Royal Limited.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-01-23
Retail Merchants to
Name Officers Toniuht

The first annual election of officers in
the Retail Merchants Association will
be held in the Chamber of Commerce
tonight. The present officers have not
served full year. and the prevailing
sentiment among the members seems
to favor their reelection for another
year. The officers now are Joseph
Strasburger, president: r. p. Andrews.
vice president; NJ. A. Leese, treasurer;
w. F. Eller, secretary
The Washington times., 1913-01-23
Congressman-E Elect Gets
Watch From Associates

Congressman-elect James A. Frear of
the Tenth wisconsin district, will bring
session a new gold watch. the gift Of
employees of the department Of secre-
tary of state OF wisconsin. Mr.. Frear
has been secretary Of state in the
Badger Commonwealth for a number
of years. and the watch was given him
when he retired recently.
The Washington times., 1913-01-23

Gas Light Company manufactures gas
at less cost and therefore Is able to have
cheaper rates than are charged by the
Georgetown corporation. This asser-
ton Is made in answer to Mr.. Humes
declaration that cheaper rates would
be possible through the cooperation OF
the two companies.
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19

died more than three years ago, leav-
ing the old Breen home to Aunt Elise,
who had modest income Of her own.
and the remainder to Elsie and me con-
ditionally. the conditions being set
forth in the letter which Lawyer Pat
terson. Judge Breen's lifelong friend,
whom he had appointed executor of
his will, handed to us during the week
following his death. The letter ran:
My Dear, irresponsible Children-I have.
as Mr. Patterson will tell you. converted
my entire estate. with the exception OF the
old home, into money. which wish you.
Gilbert and Elsie. to share equally. !
have this money put away for you. 1t be-
comes yours at the moment that you
find it.
Now, I will remind you that I have al
ways earnestly deplored the idle. frlvo-
lous pursuits which have occupied you
and desired you both to master some use
ful occupation. but you have temporized
and fribbled away the time and thus l
have allowed you to grow up without the
ability to earn a penny.
Elsie, your artistic daubs and. Gilbert.
your long winded poems are all very well
tor a harmless pastime. but you can nell
ther eat, drink nor wear them. Moreover,
It is q disgrace for any ablebodied per-
son to be without the knowledge of some
useful vocation.
I suppose that I am to blame for not
training the artistic tommyrot out OF you.
but loved you both far too we'll to exact
obedience from you. I now am deter
mined to atone for my weakness as far
as lies within my power. I have decided
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19

that you must both acquire a vocation
and have chosen my own. telegraphy. for
you. My best and happiest days were
spent in lonely little station in Arizona
You are to master this thoroughly. No
mere smattering will answer: You are to
prove your ability by securing and accept
ably filling positions. You are to begin
your studies at once.
Then In memory of me 1 ask you both
TO join your Aunt Elise in quarter Of
an hours vigil In my workroom on Christ
mas night. l wish my inventions to re-
main there untouched. l also wish you
to wind and start the big clock which l
have just finished. It will run for the
brief time that ask you to keep tryst
with my memory in the workroom where
Z have spent SO many. many happy hours
II after following my Instructions you
do not find your Inheritance, which in
tend to come to you as Christmas gift.
como again for the vigil % tho second
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19
Santa Claus Problem
By GRACE MINISTRY

copyright. 1915. by American Press Asso-
ciation.]
Ct. NICHOLAS! st. Nick, alas.
- You have hard time, don't you?.
The gifts you used to make won't pass.
You'll have some new ones, won't
you7
Cloth dolls are awful! They hold
germs! a.s
bright coiored books are tawdry
And spoil tho taste, our age afiirms,
OF Reginald and Audrey.
Toy animals are poorly made,
So may teach nature taking.
CT cojorsd candy we're afraid
st. Nick, what are you makins7
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19

Turkey Displaees the Peacock.
The Christmas turkey has displaced
the famous roasted peacock as the
most desirable dish for the Yuletide
dinner. Two or three hundred years
ago, in Merry England, each family
sought to obtain the largest peacock
for the Christmas dinner. A boar's
head was another popular dish in those
days. The table was usually decorat-
ed with the brightest plumage of the
peacock. 81. ..s... J.. -: .-.z,.-.s.,. -
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19

head reprovingly, even as she gloated
over the solitaire that slipped on FL
sieS white hand.
"You would better have saved your
money. Remember. this is the third
Christmas. and don't believe you will
6nd the hiding place. .,
'"rhen we will be married right
away" l said. please bear in mind
now have salary with which to
prupitiate the wolf when he howls at
eur door"
''And so have l.. thanks to dear old
uncier' cried Elsie. =
Aunt Elise. by the way. is neither
Elsie's aunt nor mine. Elsie and |
are. or. rather. were. the wards Of
Aunt Elise's brother. Judge Breen, who
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19
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HllS line of march is Ger the land.
And when the dollies part 4.
Each marches IN and camp. night out :,
In some wee girls big heartl :
TRY THIS EXPERIMENT.

all gr0Wnup people
XII were to say to one another:
This year instead of exchang-
- ing presents let us club tOGeth-
er and give out presents t0sp0or
children who will not otherwise
L have any Christmas: There are
hundreds of them somewhere.
If we do not know Of such q
child let US give. our present to
hospital for children or nome
for the aged, for the blind, for1
the feeble minded or ineuEabies.
IL Why could not we try this as]
II an experiment and see what the
result would be?
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19
0NlHEe!S[sz|
Third
CHfEP!iS1tfb$g
~ MAQl0N RlTTFNN0IiSr
BY MARION F. RlTTENH0USE

copyright, 1913, by American Press Asso-
ciatiOn.l
"~TOU are earlier than neces-
" sary," remarked Aunt Elise
as appeared at 1890 on the
night Of the third Christ
mas, TOR we do not sit in the work
room for at least fifteen minutes. and
!, feel sure that you will not find the
hiding place, and if it is not found you
cannot marry Elsie, and if you are not
to marry Elsie it is not wise for you
to see so much of each other And
-. Elsie's welcoming kiss was strongly
tinctured with reproach. Not liking
the reproachful flavor, Immediately
kissed Elsie to dissipatc the taste.
Then displayed the gift I had
brought. and Aunt Elise shook her
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19
Radiun, a. a Christmas Gift.

Particles of radium have prpbably
formed the smallest Christmas gifts.
In order that the recipients. could not
complain Of having received a cheap
present this fad developed and was
popular in English society circles soon
after the discovery Of the metal. To
give radium in this way COSTS from
$40 to $50, the outfit necessary there
for consisting of spintho oriscope and
a tiny speck of the new metal hardly
big enough to be seen with the naked
eve. s.- - ~e>s..s- y--s: & EE,--z. I.
Little Falls herald., 1913-12-19

copyright. 1913, by American Press Asso-
ciatiOn.l
Arizona republican., 1913-01-25

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Arizona republican., 1913-01-25
Election of John o. Shields of Tennessee brings Min imum Strength to Forty eight. Half Total Senate Vote
COUNT ON TWO
 PROGRESSINES
In Case of Tie on General Senate Affairs Marshall's Vote Will Aid Control. Watching Doubtful States Closely
IAssoCIATEp PRESS DIsPATCHl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Demo- cratic control of the next senate, which became certain when John k. Shields was elected by the Tennessee legislature on Thursday now rests on the minimum strength of AS votes, exactly one half of the membership of the senate The democratic leaders were disappointed at the recent loss of Senator Gardner's seat in Maine, but are hopefully watching Illinois,
 New Hampshire West Virginia, and
 Wyoming, in the belief that demo- cratic senator may be added to the lists from some one of these states.
 The control of the senate. if no
 further democratic additions are made will be so narrow as to make action
 in the many contested seat problems. and on tariff legislation the matter is in constant doubt With vice president Marshalrs vote however to rely upon in case of tie the demo- crats have control of the senate or ganization and the general senate affairs. It is recognized however that in many tariff questions and other matters of general legislation diVis- i ions within the party after March may in many cases reduce the demo- cratic majority to the vanishing point. | The fight against Senator Warren in ! Wyoming. the contest to upset Senator l Falls election in New Mexico and the
 effort to make some arrangement
 that will give the democrats at least
 one of the two places to be filled
 in Illinois are now holding the at 1 tention of party leaders. The demo- cratic control after March will be
 strengthened by the long standing division within the republican ranks land presence of at least two prog ressive Senators, Clapp of Minnesota ,l and Poindexter of Washington. repub- lican side of the chamber.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-25
COREY SAYS PARY
 KNEW ABOUT POOL
Former Steel Corporation President Shows up Colleague in Bad Light.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Participation of subsidiaries of the United States Steel corporation in the pools organ ized for the purpose of fixing prices known to Judge Ebert H. Gary. chair man of the corporation long before he gave orders for the pools to be abol- ished, according to William E. Corey, former president of the corporation.
 Corey so testified today in his cross examina ton in the government suit to dissolve the combination under the sherman antitrust law. The testimony was preceded by an acknowledgement by Corey that his resignation as presi- dent of the corporation in 1910 was the sequel of a dispute between himself and Judge Carey, as to who was the su- preme authority and the finance com mittee of the corporation had upheld Gary.
 This testimony directly contraducted that Chairman Carey before the Stan ley investigation committee. Gary de- clared with the exception or the rail combination" which he said did not fix the prices he had no knowledge of the existence of pools and had ordered them aDOllSheu as soon as lhey Hdu been brought to his attention. This was in the latter part of 1904.
 Corey swore that Judge Gary "knew about pools all the time because he attended some of the meetings" all though the meeting of the plate struc- tural pool in 1902 or 1903" was the only one at which he could remember distinctly that Gary was present. Co., rey said he was sure he was present at others meetings Corey could not be induced today to altar his previous tes- timony that the Tennessee Coal and ] Iron company was steel rail competi- 1 tor of the steel corporation before 1t
 was taken over by the corporation at a I time in 1907 with the sanction of Pres ! ident Roosevelt
Arizona republican., 1913-01-25

 WlH Not JOin
 Inauguration
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.-The na- tiOnal American Woman's suffrage as sociatiOn as such will take no part in the inauguration of Wilson on March four Nor will General ROsdlie Jones, Army" of marchers have anything to do with the inaugural parade all though it is to be here to take part in a suffratge pageant the day previous.
 Just why women will not take part was not made clear until Mrs. Helen H. Gardner, head of the publicity com mittee said no invitation had been re- ceived from the inaugural committee.
 We are a nOn-partisan body said Mrs Gardner 'and the parade some what of a partisan affair. Therefore our participation might be miscOn- strued. We have appealed to the sen ate committee on public buildings and grounds for the use Of the space on the south side of the treasury buildings on which we would erect a large stand. We hope the committee will grant our request"
Arizona republican., 1913-01-25
AMONG FIVE PARDONED
 BY PRESIDENT.
Man Sentenced from Phoe- nix for Opium Smuggling
 Secures Release as Re ward for Assisting Auth critics in Detecting others
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHI

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.-Varied ap- peals for mercy from federal prisoners, ranging in calls from dependent fami- lies for support to the heroism of con victs, caused President Taft to grant today five pardons or communications of sentences. He restored to civil rights six former convicts and denied elem ency to nine prisoners Dependency for support of wife, child and aged blind mother, moved the president to com mute to 1 months in the penitentiary the eight and one-half years sentence of Ford Keller, 21 years old, convicted in Memphis of two violations of the ole omargarine laws. He will be released about February 2.
 Fines aggregating $63OO and costs were remtted. Humbert G. Davis. 21 years old, received communication of his one year to five years sentence to the Elmira, N. Y reformatory imposed on September IS last for embedding 5000 of the funds from the Hartman Ma 
 q college education.
 Because Richard Hynes is critically i'll and unable to pay fine of $2O00 inn posed in 1908 by the federal court at Portland for alleged conspiracy to de- fraud the United States, the president reduced the fine to $100. Last July the president wiped out the ninety days Imprisonment part of Hynes' sentence because he said the confinement would imperil his life
 Jesse c. Smith and R. A. Luskey convicted in this city of pety larceny were pardoned internationally because they saved the life of drowning wo- man, the wife of one of the officers O1 the Washington workhOuse. On the i recommendation of Secretary Mac Veagh, the president pardoned F. w I Libby, sentenced on october IA last | from Phoenix, Ariz., to one year and tC
 pay a fine of $500 for smuggling opium Libby voluntarily helped the customs
 authorities to detect the opium smugg' ! ling.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-25
HOTEL MEN IN
 STRIKE THR0ES
Walters, Cooks and Kitchen Helpers Walk Out and Larger Establishments Now Threaten to Hire Women and Negroes
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPATcHl

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-A series of demonstrations and disturbances oc- cured tonight in the hotel and restau- rant districts when thousands of strik- ing waiter sympathizers overran some of the principal streets and engaged in serious rioting. The rioting came af- ter crippling the dining room service of the big hotels.
 Failing to tie up the other hostel ries and restaurants the riotious ele- ments jostled the patrons, turned in false alarms of fire and attacked the
 walters and threw bricks through the windows. When the theater audiences began to pour forth, the disturbers were still overflowing the sidewalks.
 Men and women in evening clothes
 were forced into the streets as gangs Of idlers swept down upon them
 The strike of the hotel em-
 ployes spread today and nearly
 one quarter of the more important es-
 tablishmeDts were effected. Some of
 the smaller restaurants were forced to close and several hotel proprietors said
 if the trouble continues they might
 have to discontinue their dining room service It is estimated that nearly 5000 walters, cooks and kitchen help CTS are out.
 The hotel walters union made a dec laration of war this afternoon in a statement reciting the strikers demands and declaring unless they are satisfied that 20,000 employees will quit work within three days. TheN strikers ask for better sanitary conditions, better food for personal use. the abolition of 1 fines, no discrimination against the union, increased wages anu readjust- ment of hours.
 The union workers tried tonight to l tie up some of the larger hotels, which have been able to continue their regu- i lar service. One thousand strike pickets
 are on guard Members of the hotel mems association declared they have ! met the employees more than half way and would resist further demands even if they had to fill the strikers places I with women and negroes.
 l Several arrests were made when un- ion walters interferred with strike breakers going from or coming to | work Several hundred strikers at- | tackled tonight two non-unlon walters outside the hotel Astor and seriously | injured them before the police dis persed the mob. Three men were as- 1 rested.
 l Strikers marched to the Knickerbock CT Hotel and to Shanley's restaurant
 making a demonstration in front oi l each. Another pitched battle against I the police in which 400 strikers were involved ensued. detective and sev' eral strikers were injured. The police T arrested nine men.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-25
PrOgYeSsiUeS To
 Fight For LaWs
 Aiding Workers
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Coincident with the authorities assurance that ev- cry effort is being made to end the garment workers strike tomorrow night and send 150,0 ,000 men and women back to work on Monday. Colonel Roosevelt made public today letter in which he announces that the executive committe of the progressive party will present to the state legislature bills aimed to create a minimum wage boards for the garment trades.
 Colonel RoOsevelt's letter was writ ten to Michael Schaap, progressive as semblyman. The promise of such boards was a feature of the protocol agreed to recently between the waist and dress operatives and employers under which thousands of strikers re- sumed work. Hundreds more inde- pendent operatives announced today their intention of accepting these terms tomorrow