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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
v much material is one shovel

How much material is one shovel
full?
That's a serious question. for SHOW.
cling Is an art. Ii isn't simply just
taking up load of dirt or coal or ore
and transferring IT from one place to
another.
Careful Investigations have resulted
In the conclusion that men must use
brains In shoveling just as well as In
anything else.
Just to prove ibid you know that
you could do more work In given
time II you took load OF II pounds
on your shovel every time you dug 1t
into pile of coal, for instance. than
II you took larger amount? Or
course. you didn't know-nobody else
did. either, until recent experiments
were concluded in one OF the big steel
plants. These proved. it
The person who hears this for the
first time will probably declare that
such a statement Is absurd. because
shovelful of coal will weigh more
than a shovelful Of dry bones for In
stance. But the investigators come
right back with the statement that a
shovel of different size and shape
should be used for each kind OF mate
rial-a shovel that will admit the TAX
ing up OF load OF 81 pounds every
time.
The men who investigated this sub
ject found that the loads taken on the
shovels In the plant where expert
ments were made varied from 3h
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Are lou a Scientific Sh0veIer9
THE SCIENTISTS HAVE TAKEN THE sHovELERs IN HAND
AND HAVE FIGURED JUST HOW MUCH THEY OUGHT
TO LIFT AND WHAT KIND OF sHovEls USE

pounds to 3S pounds. They marveieu
at this variation and commenced
series of tests. Then they found that
the proper load was II pounds OF all
materials, and before they got through
they had equipped the plant with eieV'
EN- different kinds OF shovels TO De
used In eleven different kinds OF SHOW
cling.
They started In with group OF men
who were taking 80 pounds to the load
every time. BY careful observation
they found these men shoveled more
material In a day at Fl pounds, ana
they didn't get SO tired doing IT, They
also found that, whereas ii cost be-
tween seven and eight cents per ton
TO shovel coal and ore at the plant IN
vestigated under the old conditions
under the new system the cost was
reduced between three and four cents.
Add to this the cost OF the clerical
work necessary TO keep up a system
or scientific shOveling, and the total
cost OF the work was something ike
$4,000 less than the cost under the
old system.
The result Is that the people who be-
lieve in scientific management are
now preaching the gospel OF scientific
shoveling. The workman gets more
money because most OF this kind or
work is piece work, and he is able 10
do more than he did under the old
system.
In the plant Investigated. wages rose
90 per cent. while the men worked
with greater ease.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
A Pledge Fulfilled

Says Henry Watterson. In the
Louisville Courier-Journal. under the
caption, I'm He'll OF FIX"
Some Of the trials and tribulations
awaiting him in the White house, as
foretold by the Courier-Journal are
beginning to dog the footsteps OF
Woodrow Wilson. Few men are bet
ter able TO meet them. They will
presently whip round from his heels
to assail him hip and thigh. and
again In front. and then we shall have
monkey-and-parrot time sure
enough; for our schoolmaster Is
fighter from way back. nor troubled
by rush OF affections to the brain,
nor sentimental fol-de-rol Of any sort
Touching the Underwood, or. shall
We say. the administration. tariff bill,
except in general terms to support
IT, the Courier-Journal has not had
great deal TO say. 1t Is by no means
an ideal measure. But. as a fulfil
ment of the pledge to reduce the
duties downward II Is the best we are
likely to get. That II will pass the
senate much as II passed the house
we do not doubt and have never
doubted
III the protected interests were
wise they would accept 1t and close
upon 1t. Not an industry fairly placed
and prudently managed will be In.
Jured by II. Those that clamor
against It, and loudest. will, when the
game OF bluff Is over, tuck their tails.
go back whence they came. and ad.
just themselves easily and profitably
to conditions which the more saga
cious have long foreseen and for
which they are fully prepared
1T will not destroy the cane sugar
planters OF Louisiana, nor the beet
sugar makers Of Colorado, upon whom
perhaps 1t presses hardest. II will not
destroy the fruit growers OF Florida.
though 1t may knock the ground-and.
lofty tumblers Of the Citrus exchange
into temporary fits. There Is not I'm
short. a healthy enterprise. north or
south. which Is not ready for II. The
wonder is that any enterprise should
kick against plan so equitable and
reasonable"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Neqv York Letter
BY NOR MAN.

NEW YORK, June 5.--ln Satur-
days local newspapers. under
Church Announcements" there APP
ment which stated that at a church
In Brooklyn there would appear Sun
day evening:
Miss Anna Case. soprano OF the
Metropolitan Opera company.
Mr. Paul Dufault, famous French
tenor. Last appearance before world
tour with Nine. Nordica)
Mime Van der Veer, contralto.
Mr. Clifford Cairns, basso.
Mr. Max Droge, 'cellist.
Sixteen selected solo voices.
And. just as like as not there may
have been some praying and preach
ing. too.
Recently published statistics show
that neither Vincent Astor nor the
Trinity corporation is the richest
landowner in New York city.
Old Pa knickerbocker himself
holds that title. His holdings Of real
estate in his own bailiwick amount to
1900, 000, 000--a margin OF $4,000
The property includes parks,
schools and other public buildings
and sites. There are $500 parcels in
all
Peter Stuyvesant conveyed what Is
now Stuyvesant park to the city In
1886 for S. It's present assessed valu-
alton is 81 100000 The city bought
Tompkins park In 1884 for $4,000.
II Is now rated at 100000. Mount
Morris park cost $4,000 and is worth
81 1000.
In the recent suffrage parade there
were a noticeable number of march
ers who were garbed In the very lat
est OF feminine fashion. The clothes
In which they paraded up Fffth-ave.
would have graced an afternoon func-
ton in any OF the palatial homes past
which they strobe.
And, of course, there was a hun;Vr-
list among the curb spectators who re-
christened this particular brigade
"Fluffragettes." he called them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Getting Down to Facts

Where are you going to spend the
summer"
Same place as last year. | think. ."
Pretty good place, eh?'
Fine"
Have clean rooms!"
Yes"
Plenty TO eat?"
"All could get away with"
Many other boarders?"
Not any; a decidedly exclusive
place"
Chickens or pigs or such bother
you?"
Didn't notice en-
Huh. Must "a been swell. Any
mosquitoes?"
We'll, one or two. maybe; but not
many"
Were you near the water?"
Yes. Near water, links, tennis
courts; everything handy"
Must a cost a pile"
mo more'n { cost me In town in
winter"
Get fresh fruits?"
Every day"
ANY scraps with farmers"
Didn't have one
Charge you for things you didn't
get?"
Not when l was looking"
"Well-you didn't tell me where
you spent last summer"
Why, l stayed home."-Judge.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
A Senatorial Definition

Hoke Smith. who, In addition TO DO
ing a United States senator. was fol-
many years president Of the board OF
education OF Atlanta, received a visit
one afternoon from a Georgian who
wanted his Endorsement for q govern
ment job.
Mr.. Smith was as genial and CHEEKY
as fine day In June, and the Job
seeker was greatly encouraged be-
cause he had already secured the In
dorsement OF many other senators
After he had finished his explanation
of what he wanted, the senator OBJ
served urbanely:
My dear boy. bear not the slight
est grudge against you, but can't
forget that you have opposed me fer
the last six years."-The Popular
Magazine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Safety Campaign
Among Children

The American Museum OF Safety.
which ia in a constant flutter over the
reckless way in which people permit
accidents to happen to them, has per-
suaded the New York board Of educa-
ton to start a campaign OF education
ito inculcate habits Of caution among
the school children" In the campaign
the museum furnishes the ammunition
and the school board furnishes the
children. There are semi-occasional
classroom lectures given by lecturers
from the Museum of Safety. and then
there is liberal distribution o!
pamphlets containing-of all things
safety fairy tales" And they have
organized a safety league" among
the children with button to indicate
membership. Street safety Is the nun
damental object sought, although
there Is also some instruction given
as to what to do In case of fire.
Chicago Post.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Angl0-Sax0n Peace

fsfIt 10. perhaps, complimentary to the
ppited States that greater interest is
4nifested In Great Britain than in
de country In the preparations tor
the celebration Of the centenary OF An
glo-Saxon peace. 1t may be consid.
ored a. indicating that Britain values
american friendship more than Amer
Ca values the good will of Britain.
such an assumption IL incorrect. The
true explanation Is that the American
% temperamentally less prone to en-
thusiasm over pageants and celebra-
tions and solemn observances. 1t is
impossible to belitue the importance
u the celebration to be held next year.
Il u narrowly significant of Anglo
Saxon good will, but 1t has a broader
@eaning as indicating the twentieth
century tendency OF traditional enc
mics to forget old scores and estab-
nah amity.--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Bright Expectations.

A charming young woman walked
into the stationer's shop in a village
and asked to see some typeWriting
paper. After making her selection
she hesitated for a moment. do you
make any reduction to clergymen?
she inquired.
Yes" replied the stationer prompt
ly Are you clergymans wife,"
Moo" she answered
A clergyman's daughter, prob
ably" said the man as he tied up
the package.
NO" was the young woman's hes
itating answer. "But"--and she
leaned over the counter and spoke
in a confidential whisper-'if nothing
happens, shall be engaged TO a the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
4 LITTLE SCRUTINY WOULD HAVE
THIS a WFUL UNDER


Elected member the by the commission to
ecesd william Henry Ekhof delivered himself Of this speech
verified by every newspaper reporter present
< elected by about onethrd OF the
Of making few changes In
everything imaginable being brought up for
s needed in municipal government" " en-
Arsy wrong necessary be drawn
parties will have election by likes
dskss of all principle don't believe either i" the central
een Of because believe spells monarchy The n0nps.n
this spring that only
Of enough to VOTE
agmmerng the hopes the
xenshp provision the charter for the
election public which fact becomes painful duty to
the progressive the commission
that made him a member
sadly things his logic be
- faulty frank enough and positive enough have doubt
after his speech where he stands the matters that charter
3sues.
The board has been engaged unseat Ekhof by
reoind which embarrassing
podon frank would appear would
er matter to learn where he stood these issues before he
taken in.
Ekhof possessed reactionary qualify him fully
= succeed Billy Dust and standing where Billy left
% but with quite opposite what the commission
nseded and feel, wanted.
The Dust resignation afforded fine opportunity
the charter and opportunity that should lost
through accepting the first presented.
present indigestion having
taken repeated swallows Of gang government.
The hope Of the city lies Kidding itself of partisan and machine rule
Relief for the leadn biscuit sunk last November by
y bringing power suggested
the charter board by the commission plan
The commission plan didn't get a lookin.
half loaf better than bread ALL the progressive forces
Detroit hoping least reduce the number of aldermen
s. the council
The plan voted down.
alice Of bread denied refusal least
DO SOMETHING estimates
whose members is under arrest charged stealing
crippled boy
The last hope for partisan municipal election and
everybody high spirits when public meeting the
board developed q solid majority sentiment in favor
Which hope has fed with the election Ekhof thing
II BY THE VOTES OF THE COMMISSIONERS WHOM OUR
FAITH HAS PINNED
We realize that these gentlemen feel badly about it.
. We realize that it a mistake
We willing forgive and forget if they will be
careful time and follow the rule Look before leap
Ekho6 entitled his political ideas and welcome them
He to be oondod with than censured for his position but
courage honesty displayed
running up true colors
There 10 this much certain In his
He nternA quite apparently desire hold his under false
p1steuses.
be with entire satisfaction that the other members the
ed view Ekhof possession Of his seat but they know positively
no be found time and whence he will be heard FROM
t1cause no has let it be known positively where he sits
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
An Anatomical Note

The surgeon-general Of the United
States army has estimated that, for
the coming year, eIgnty.five thousand
dollars will be needed by the govern
ment for the purchase Of artificial legs
and arms for soldiers.-The Popular
magazine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05

am monarch of all / survey
My right there is disputey
Though brick may come sailing my way
Or bottle. bat or a boot.
I'm the guy with the pugnacious jaw
I'm the boss of the mond, you bet
And my word Is the ultimate law,
I'm the players particular pet.
The public Is strong for my
Yes, its fondess surpasses belief
As IL slips the verbal boquets.
Such as "robber!" and 'rummy" and thief
No must roughen brow
When I'm facing the teams and the mob
In the midst of the busiest
l am Patience enthroned on the job!
Yet in spite OF the idol I've
With the players the fans and the press,
i must wander the circut-alone,
Like sort OF a hermit. guess.
I'm the monarch OF all survey,
Though they call me "stin' and a "chump
But It's all in the work OF the day
And the pay amt so worse-Im the imp!
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05

Wild rice, according to consular
report IL "the most nutritious cereal
In America. The plant has long
black grain. and hence Is sometimes
ca iled black rice. II has been used
from time immemorial by certain In
dian tribes as their principal food. In
recent years 1t has come into the white
mans markets. selling for CONSIDER
ably more than ordinary white rice.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
The Inference,

The Inference.
Adolphus-lt's an awful shame. Ny
little nephew got hold of that poem
| wrote to you and tore IL to shreds.
Augusta-So the little fellow can
read already Opinion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05

Porto Rico labor unions demand n
law for compensation for injuries and
hurts received by workmen In the course
OF their work a law to be plain ana
precise In Its provisions
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
EVER HEAR THIS ONE?

ological student as soon as he comes
nome from college next term. -
Everybody's Magazine.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05

~ 0otsoe T1nee heartily Joins with the o. Q. post
oG1t1oaI ~ Michigan Food and Dairy Commissioner
~ Vigilance Committee Of the Associated Advertising
g America In prot acting the public from advertising
ia Any reader having grievance against an a0ver
- n these columns will confer favor BY promptly
DCvtue the TO the publisher.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-06-05
Amateur TheatricaIs.

Cynthia-Dorothy and Gladys are
going to sing a solo now.
Mrs. Gay-Why. how can they sing
a solo?
Cynthia-Oh. Gladys has no voice.
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-12
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.

GRTEN FRUITS AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Eastern Shore Maryland. and Virginia, Der Dbl.
fancy. l5al.5o: do. per Dbl. fair to good Local 8
do. per hbl. SMALL 75alo0; do, per ifbbl basket,
5Oa75: bcets native, per bunch 2a3: beans. native
per bu.. green, 5oaeo; do. native. per bu. wax,
i0a6O cabbage, native. per crate. L50a20o: do,
native. per 100. fiat Dutch. 3ooa5.oo: cantaloupes.
York River, per crate. 6oai.o0; do. Eastern Shore
per carrier 6oa75; do, native. Per basket, 15aj0;
corn, Eastern Shore. Maryland. and Virginia, per
doz. 5as: do. native. per doz. sugar. sal2;
bers. native. rer S-basket, l5aeO: damsons. Mary
land and Virginia. per S-bu. basket. fsal.oo; do,
Western Maryland, per slb. basket, 25a0; egg
plants Norfolk. per crate l0al25: do. native. per
u basket 3OaO: grapefruit, Florida. per box. 25oa
500; huckelberries, Eastern Shore, Maryland, per
Of, sllo; lettuce. native, per bu box. 0aio; do,
New York. per h-bbl. basket. 5ca:5; lima beans,
native. per h.. huled. sal0; do. in hull per bas-
ket 75alo0; onions. Rappahannock, per basket, ia
LOO; do, per Dbl. 25oa7.75; do. Western Maryland
and Pennsylvania. yellow. per bu. 9al.lo; peaches
Georgia. per s-basket carrier, l5oa2o; d. BY boat
fair. per basket. sa0 d. fancy. per basket. COATS;
do. to quality per box. Haeo; do, mountain. per
carrier l5oa2 5; do, per basket, 5oal0o: pears,
Bartlett per basket 5oas0; pneapples Florida. per
crate as to size 2ooa25o spring onions. native.
100 punches. Oars squash. native. Ter basket. la
%: tomatoes, Potomac. per carrier. 3aio; do.
Eastern Shore, PER basket, l5aD: do, native. per
Sbu. basket, ts2s; vstsrmelonA North Carolina
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-12
COSMOS.
M.tropclitan NinstreIs.

Returning TO the Cosmos after year:
absence, the Metropolitan Minstrel:
found that their popularity has moi
wavered as the reception at all the shows
yesterday abundantly testified. There is
little change in ten act from other years.
and this is well, for it would be hard TO
improve on the dainty little Offering
Flo Bert has big number in the ball
lad, when You and l Were Young and
lays positive claims TO stellar honOrs in
her big closing number. I'm Afraid OF
the Big. Big Moon" with its unique set
ting and dainty little pajama girls. The
little mokes are funnier than ever ana
all in all the act is one Of the best seen
at the Cosmos this season
Pope and Uno, a man and dog. open
the show. Uno. the dog. is a wonder
of canine intelIigence-pIays music. Is
Tilted in love and goes TO bed like real
girl.
The SyIfonos have an excellent must
cal novelty act of ragtime and operate
specialties on the Xylophone.
Sheck. Darville & Dutton in The Men
Next Door" a sketch Of theatrical life.
surprise the audience with many differ
ent stunts.
Gale Stewart in appropriate costume
changes sings several new songs in
sweet and pleasing manner.
Bernard and Lloyd are entertaining
with a new line of sidewalk patter and
good singing numbers.
Photoplays close the shows.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-12
COLUMBIA.
1.-THE Barrier"

With ideal weather conditions, as a re-
suit OF a least temporary relief from the
intense heat, contributing to its comfort,
a large audience thoroughly enjoyed last
nights presentation OF The Barrier"
familiar TO many in the form Of the
thrilling narrative which originally ap-
peared in one Of the best-liked books in
recc'tt Years from the pen OF the master
Of Western character study. Rex Beach.
The DIAN attic version, arranged by Eu-
gene w. resbey, among the best and
most yerIlr Of plays. has enjoyed eNtraOr-
binary success for several seasons, and
the remarkable cast % the original pro
duCtic.I that included Theodore Roberts
and Florence Rockwell. the former as
John Gale and the latter as Necia, is re-
called.
The offering OF this week Is somewhat
in contrast IL the succession OF modern
society plays. with an occasional cos
tune play, which have been presented
by the Columbia Players. and another
interesting feature is the appearance in
the cast OF the company for the first
time here of Harry Andrews. who has
staged the Columbia productions this
season. in the stellar role OF John Gale,
Theodore Roberts impressive creation.
Woven around the love of a soldier for
a supposed halfbreed. the combination of
romance and adventure among the
rugged Northwestern people pictures a
story of absorbing interest in the very
primitive and very human life of Alaska.
Some twenty years before the stage story
begins, Stark wins the woman that Gale
loves, i'll treats her. and finally kills her
when she is about TO return TO his rival.
whom she really loves. Gale finds the
infant daughter and takes her away as
his own child. In Gales absence Stark
is able by perjury 10 secure Gales in
dictment for the murder. Gale takes an
Indian woman to care for the child up
in Alaska, where he has fled. Discovery
OF gold brings miners to his camp. and
with them Capt. BurreIl, who falls in
love with Necia, who is now young
woman. The coming of Stark removes
the barrier which Burrell finds between
them, and furnishes a dramatic unravel-
ing of the mysterious relationships.
Mr.. Harry Andrews initial bow as
John Gale shows his ability to give an
artistic characterization in a convincing
and realistic manner, and his picture of
the Alaskan trader made a decidedly
favorable impression.
Nothing more could be desired in Miss
Helen Holmes peculiarly touching simu-
lation of the half-breed girl, Necia, and
her admirable portrayal is true and
effective. Mr.. Carl Anthony is a dash
ing soldier and lover, and his work
throughout is dignified and brilliant. Mr.
Willard Robertson gives a finely drawn
characterization of the French Canadian.
and Miss Carrie Thatcher is an excellent
Indian woman. Mr.. Everett Butter
fields mo Creek Lee is sufficient to
keep the audience in a state Of amuse-
ment. Mr.. Stanley James and Mr.. John
NJ. Kline are cordially hated as the VIII
lains, while Mr.. Arthur Richie is the
amusing corporal. Baby Kuntz and
Florence Dougherty complete the cast.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

course of prices The Wabash issues
continued their advancing movement but
were not in any sense to be considered
as market leaders. Their effect on the
general list was negligible. and the very
few traders who were interested con-
ceded pool work.
At its meeting Monday the board of
directors set the subscription price to
stockholders for certificates of interest
in Southern Pacific stock at $92 per share,
which includes the dividends accumu-
lated on the stock since January !. 1913.
The right of subscription by stockhold-
ers will terminate on September next.
at which time payment is to be made in
full or at the option of stockholders
IS per share and the balance with G
per cent interest on or at any time before
September =, 1914.
The BOARD of directors further declared
the regular quarterly dividend of 2l-2
per cent on the common stock OF the
company payable on October l to stock
holders OF record on September .. The
directors also declared the regular semi
annual of . per cent on the preferred
stock payable October l to holders of
record September ..