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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-19
UNCLESAM, Esq.
"Pepperpot 0ratory" in
the House
By Oliver Owen Kuhn.

'Pepperpot oratory,' that's the way
member of the great national House
of Representatives once graphically de-
scribed the forensic efforts of the more
than 400 members of the body. The
House through the years has been
noted for its turbulent sessions It's
many men of many minds long nave
furnished to the nation some OF ITS
most brilliant bits of eloquence. rapier-
like satire and convulsing wit. while 60
ing about caring for problems OF the
nation. and. as one member remarked.
The greater the problems the more
heated the debate. the brighter and more
snappy the colloquy"
Psychological phases of the conduct
of the House of Representatives long
have been discussed. ana the general
verdict is that a body composed, as II
is. of men from all walks of life. with
all kinds of views. cannot help but en-
gage in the most strenuous debate
when measures over which there is a
wide divergence of opinion are to be
considered. And il the debates of the
olden day brought about the creation
of the title turbulent statesmen, the
modern day sessions have not in any.
wise changed the appropriateness of
that appellation.
Like nearly Everything else. the
House of Representatives makes the
most progress when it IS most silent.
AS rule, the verbal fireworks are Il
sure sign that the members are not
actually progressing on their program
of legislation and that field day OF
ora tory--sometimes for political eff
fect-is being held.
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One Member
Tells of Hazing.

floor of the House in a cold sweat
When | got the proofs of that speech
made the only things l could recoG-
nize in it We're a few 'ands,' several
thes,' a few Is and quite a few MI
Speakers The rest of that speech
faded into the mists of forgetfulness
as soon as | said it. Whew. He shud-
dered at the memory of his haZing.
On another occasion a youngster IN
the House. entered into lively debate,
which was keeping even the veteran
leaders on the qui viVe. and soon he
became much befuddled. He would
bring the suspense to an end, so he
arose and said:
Mr. Speaker, l move that the Con-
gress adjourn sine die
He would have locked the wheels OF
the whole Congress. There were roars
of laughter Believing that surely he
must have made Il mistake, he blush
ingly arose again and made another
effort.
Mr.. Speaker. ] move that this House
do now adjourn bona fide.'
Another uproar from the whole
House, and again the much distressed
member cried out in desperation:
Mr.. Speaker, ] move that we just
purely and simply adjourn"
The presiding officer almost broke his
gavel in attempting to restore-order.
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Progress on Laws
Is Without Clamor

gallery. OF course. there are climaxes
when really great speeches are heard
on constructive and vital matters, but
mea surfing the legal enactments by the
yardstick, it will be found that effec-
tive progress that shapes the mass of
proposed legislation into law is done
without much clamor.
In modern days when there are tens of
thousands of bills introduced each ses-
sion the situation is peculiar one.
Members of Congress, realizing that
only expeditions action Will get I'M
portant bills past the House and before
the Senate for final considera ton, are
prone to frown on the lawmaker who
persists in taking up hours in the dis
cussion of any question, particularly be
it speech designed to promote meas
ure in which the speaker alone may be
vitally interested. Members of the
House, generally speaking. wish to cur
tail speeches the floor and confine
them largely to the Congressional Rec
ord, where they may be inserted with
practically no effort. Frequently 1t is
the case that the representative who
takes UP lot of the Houses time meets
keen cutting and well aimed rebuff
from his colleagues.
Not So long ago one of these members
had called into play The balmy winds
sweeping on to the sea-, The beaul-
full lilies of April with their pungent
sweetness" and Sparkling stars III that
great azure canopy above, IN order
that he might get small measure
through the House, which interested
only the citizens of his district. One
of the few members of the body who
had patiently sat through the outburst
Of eloquence calmly arose to his feet
after it was over and addressing the
Speaker said:
1.-THE gpntleman's speech to hOnr glass
Does some resemblance show.
Because, the longer time II runs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-19
Economic Advertising

Classified advertising opens the trade market to every
merchant and every householder.
In the classified columns all stand equal show for
publicity.
Look at the Want Ad section Of todays Star You will
find OF merchants and artisans
all lines and the daily wants" of busy community.
See what your neghbor has to offer-it may be
thing to interest YOU You would think OF holding
acquaintance up tell him you have motor cycle
an auto Columbia Victor, horse and runabou
anv other for You tell all your acquant
ances you offer through the Want Ads in The
Star and be pleased learn where they obtain
desired article at such reasonable price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-19
Orchestral Concerts.

BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band Orchestra in Stanley
Hall at 6:45 o'clock this evening.
John S. NJ. Zimmerman. director.
March, Wanda" ..-harasek
Overture, "Masamiello''.. Auber
Suite, Carnival Venetian
Burgmein
% FIorinda (2) Rosaura. 90
Columbine. % lie Seigneur Ar
lequin.
Selection, Passing SHOW of
iRequested.)
Rag characteristics, 80 Long. Ma
Honey LedEltt
IntermeZZo. Daphne .. Boniel
Waltz suite, Golden Shower"
Waldteufei
Finale, Hula Hula. Wenrich
The Star spangled Banner
United States Marine Band
Orchestra. william II. Santel-
mann, leader. at the United
States marine barracks at 2:30
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
March, Clear for Action
ankenburg
Overture, Grown Diamonds
Auber
Madrigal and valse lente from
'EEnfant Prologue. .Wormser
Grand scenes from Love Tales
of Hoffman," .-....- -Offenbach
Waltz, Spring, Beautiful Spring"
Lincke
Noeturne. Dreams of Love-
List
Suite, 'LArlesienne". BiZet
(a) Prelude: OBJ Minuetto; Co
Adagietto; Cd Carlton.
Marines hymn, THE Halls of
Montezuma."
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CARLYLE. Suddenly, on Thursday,
March 16, 1916. at Ancon Hospital
Canal Zone, FREDERIC w. CAR
LYLE. o0s
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Some Battles of
Pronounced Heat.


there may be division of opinion bring
on forensical battles Of pronounced
heat And, be it known, during these
verbal engagements the members of
the House never are bashful about en-
ter;ng into personalities, though rules
forbid If they do not like measure
or any part of it's contents they are
quick to say SO. II they take eXcep-
tinns to the method n the ma iority o..
minority IN supporting or opposing
a bill they say so. And the man that
crosses their path of opinion. is sure
to be the target eventually of his OPP
ponent's wrath. One word leads to
another, but the members of the House.
figuratively speaking, wax fat On the
barbs of opposition.
One day in the House a certain MEM
Der championing a measure unpopular
with the majority spoke loudly and
long, citing many advantages to be
gained through the pending bill. He
closed with great cratorical effect. An
other member Immediately arose.
Mr.. Speaker. he said. ito wonder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-19
DIED.

ALEXANDER. On Saturday. March is,
1915. at her residence. 1910 Calvert
street northwest SARAH LOUISE
ALEXANDER. widow of the ate
Kendall E. Alexander. in her sixty
fourth year
1nterment private
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TALBERT. On Saturday. March IS.
1916, at / o'clock, at her residence,
Oxon Hill. Md. ANNIE TALBERT
Funeral services at Congress Heights
NJ E. Church on Tuesday, March 81.
at pm. Friends invited to attend.
Interment at Congressional cemetery.
20
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now at Balaam's ass is weak; is there
a day that asses do not speak,
The House was cOnvulsed. A three
hour speech was offset in the time it
takes to tell it
Uncle Joe" Cannon used to- be chair
man of the appropriations committee
Of the House. and by virtue of tins was
intrusted with plotting great money
DIS through the body when they were
taken up for consideration. A member
from New York arose and pointing ms
finger at Uncle Joe who had Just
championed the approval of certain
clause. bitterly asked:
Why didn't you stand by the prop
osltion which the House made at your
instance? Why are you backing down
at the first fire. You are misnamed:
You're not Cannon, but toy musket-
Speaker Champ Clark, when minority
leader of the House. also once was the
victim of the
Champ Clark laughs of the
entire body
Was Once Victim. during the con-
sideration of civil service bill The
late Representative Hepburn had dis
coursed at length on the democratic
attitude in regard to the measure, ana
Champ Clark. one of the greatest
fighters the House has ever known.
arose
81 would like to know how you came
to the conclusion that everybody on
this side is in favor of the repeal OF
the whole business"
Simply because that would be
wrong flashed Hepburn.
Not infrequently speaker is con-
stantly annoyed by diSconcerting ques-
tons not only from those who oppose
the proposition he may be advocating.
but those who just naturally like 10
irrtate. They ask questions on every
thing under the sun in order to rune
the orator. and one of these at one
member who had struggled along for
five or six minutes. He said:
MIR. Speaker. the gentleman reminds
me of that famous old time epitaph:
Here lies the body of Robert Gordon,
Voice almighty and mouth accordin'
Stranger. tread lightly the wonder.
II he opens his mouth you are gone, by thunder.
1t is the jokers of the House who
bring about most CONSERVATION to the
weathered the storms of many SEES
sions is not perturbed in the least by
the side remarks. or even more direct
Interruptions, whether they be vindic-
tive or of amusing character. But
woe be unto the new member of the
House who is the least sensitive to in
terruption. Then the jokers have their
inning. and the speaker is covered with
confusion, for the House never misses
an opportunity to laugh ana get the
most enjoyment out of every occasion
Such things break the sometimes
tedious monotony.
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Great national measures which come
before the House for consideration
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DIED,

THOMSON. On Thursday. March is.
1916, at am. at Sibiey Hospital,
Mrs MATILDA L. THOMSON Of l3sl
. street northwest. wife of the late
Funeral services at the Iowa Avenue
NJ. l.. Church, l1th and Emerson
streets northwest. on Monday. March
20, at pm. Friends invited to al
tend. Interment at Rock Creek ccn,e-
terry. l:-
THOMSON. \ special meeting Of KS
Their Chapter, No .. .. 4. s.. is called
the Masonic Temple. for the purp 1se
of attending the funeral OF Sister
TILLiE L. THOMSON. VINO Il ed
Thursday. March 10. 1915. Funeral
services at the Iowa Avenue NJ T..
Church. 14th street and Iowa .yeoys,
Sauls subdivision. at pm
MARY J. BIRGFELD. Worthy Matron.
~
WIGGINS. Entered into eternal rest,
after brief illness. Thursday. Mafon
l6. 1916. at .:45 am. JOHN NIGGlNS
beloved husband of the late Sylvi. j..
father OF Annie Queen. Ethel H.. His
worth A. and Andrew +. Virgins. and
beloved brother of -tdeline WiSgius
Funeral from his late residence. 81
Virginia avenue southeast. on Mon
day. March 20, at l pm: thence I"
Mount Jezreel Baptist Church. 9TH and
f streets southeast. Relatives aud
friends are invited to attend. Inter-
ment at Arlington.
Virgins. Lady comrades of the Julia
Men Henry Auxiliary Garrison. No,
.. A. \. L.. are urged. il possible. 10
attend the funeral OF the late Com
rade JOHN WIGGINS.
Funeral services viii be held at Mount
/ Jezreel Baptist Church. 9TH and r
streets southeast. Monday. March 20.
at / o'clock pm.
LIZZIE GIBSON. La. Com. .
SOPHIE LAS, ,Acting) AdJutant.
WOOD. On March is. 1916. WILLIAM
CHESTER. aged seventy-siS years,
beloved husband OF Ida Clark Wood.
Funeral services at his late residence.
2034 Park avenue. Baltimore. Md. on
Monday. March 20. al u am. Rela-
tives and friends invited. to attend.
Interment at Arlington national
cemetery. at $50 pm.
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ANDERSON. On Saturday. March IS.
1916. at 2:4o pm. at his late resi-
dence. "A L street northwest, AL
BERT ANDERSON, beloved hus-
band of Capitola Lipphard Anderson
in his siNtyseventh year.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
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One member of the House. recountine
his experiences, said: 'Why, l was sc
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Speeches for shome consumption is
the rather satirical term applied to
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CHAMBERS. On Friday, March II
1916. at pm, at 1122 18th stree
northwest Mrs. HELEN Il. CHAM
BEERS.
Funeral from her late residence oil
Monday. March 20. at pm. Inter
ment private. 49,
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
SAGE AND SULPHUR
 OARKEMS GRAY HAIR
Brush this through faded, IifeIess locks and they become dark,
 glossy, youthful.

Hair that loses it's color and lus,re, or when it fades. turns gray. dull and lifeless, is caused by lack of sulphur in the hair. Our grandmother made up mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, and thousands of women and men who value that even color. that beautiful dark shade of hair which is so attractive. use only this old-time recipe.
 Nowadays we get this famous mix ture by asking at any drug store for a 50 cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" which, dark ems the hair so naturally, so evenly, that nobody can possibly tell it has been applied. Besides. it takes off dandruff. stops scalp itching and fall ing hair. You just dampen sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair. taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; but what de- lights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is that, besides beauti- fully darkening the hair after a few applications, it also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives it an ap- pearance of bundance.-Advertise ment.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
Mesa News Notes
GILBERT POSTOFE|CE
 AND STORE BURNED
Early Morning Fire Com. pletely Destroys Store
 and Dwelling

An early morning fire yesterday at Gilbert destroyed the building wherein was located the postoffice and the store of MT. Spindle. His family also occupied several rooms which had been partitioned off from the store.
 The family wes not up when the crew of an incoming freight say the fire and gave the alarm. The stock of goods and family furniture and household effects were q total loss. The books and mail matter were saved. Mir. Spindle had bargained with MT McMain of Phoenix for the sale of the stock and fixtures and possession was to have been given yesterday. MT. McMain arrived to find the stock and fixtures destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown, but IS supposed to have been spontaneous combustion in the sawdust of a small ice house located immediately in the rear of the main building.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
TABLES TURNED AT
 EMPRESS THEATER

Emmy Wehlen, the talented and dainty stage star, whose success ip stellar roles in ''The Merry Widow, "The Dollar Princess and other big musical comedy productions. has won her hosts of admirers both in London and New York, will appear here at the Empress on Tuesday and Wednes day in the five part photo-drama, Tables Turned" produced by the Rolfe Photo Plays, Inc, for release on the Metro program. The story of the photoplay is unusually strong and af- lords Miss Wehlen an excellent oppor tunity to display her remarkable yer satility This will be Miss Wehlen's second appearance on the screen under Metro auspices, having made her bow in another Rolfe- Metro production, When a Woman Loves" In Tables Turned" Miss Wehlen will have the support of a strong cast including H. Cooper Cliffe, Leslie Austin, Walter Hitchcock, Edgar L. Davenport and Jeannette Horton.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
CLUB BANQUET TONIGHT

Members of the Mesa Commercial Club are anticipating a very benefi- cial as well as enjoyable evening at the banquet which will be gipen by the domestic science class of the high school, beginning at S:3o C. M. Scott, division superintendent of the Arizona Eastern. and other railroad officials have been invited MT. P. C. Gettins of the Mountain States Telephone company, will be present and it is expected that these gentle men will have something worth hear ing to say, as they discuss their various interests as connected with the growth of Mesa. MT Frank San ders will talk on dairying in the Mesa country. and other local men will be heard The secretary is preparing q budget of estimated expenses so that the club may know what is done with money received. The supper is not exclusive, as all men interested in the development of the community are urged to he present. Price of the supper is fifty cents. Parties not having purchased tickets may pay when the tickets are collected this evening.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
PREPARE FOR MEETING

When that great team of cvangel- ists. Price and Guice. arrive in Tempe on the twentyfifth. they will find a prepared people awaiting them, if the plans outlined by the Tempe pastors yesterday morning are carried out Not only does the plan include the widest possible publicity, but the pre- paration of the people by a general theme of discussion from the respec- tive pulpts and prayer meeting and union services will be undertaken On Sunday morning next every pastor will talk on What of Sunday" and on the morning of the 23rd they will each dis cus3 the theme of personal work. On the evenings of the 23rd and the 24th there will be union prayer services and Rev. C. x. Hand will lead the first with Rev. J. R. Roundtree. as leader of the second service.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT

The third number of the Lyceun series of entertainments which will be given in Monroe Hall on next Friday evening, January 14th, bids fair to be the most interesting to the people of Chandler It will be foi the most part, the product of the members of the High school and Grammar school. In addition to the local performers. Mrs. Shirley Chris ty, director of the Arizona School oi Music at Phoenix. has loaned for the occasion, MT. Ivar Skougard, basso: and MT. Frank Lloyd Stuchal, violin ist who will each contribute three numbers to the program. They will be accompanied by Miss Daisy Motley.
 Mrs. Stafford, teacher of the Ty- Ter school was Sunday visitor 1T Chandler
 MT. Jack Payne. of Young, Ari- zona, has leased the D. F. Russell ranch north of Chandler, and has also taken over the mail route TUT by MT. Russell, between Chandler and Hansen Junction.
 Contractor w. P Pleasant has be- gun work on a large hay shed fol A. J. Peters. in place of the shed re gently destroyed by fire.
 Messrs. Bradley and Kite. of Mesa have leased fifty acres of land iron Mir. Hoffmaster and will start { dairy ranch. They will make a spe- cialty of raising poultry.
 The play, "A Bachelors Comedy, given by the l.. D. $. in their hail last Friday evening, was a decided success, each member of the cast giv- ing a good rendition of his part, Tht society realized about $40.00.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
A REAL VENUS AT MAJESTIC

"Tke American Venus" Such is the title conferred upon Miss Audrey Munson the heroine of Inspiration a five-act Mutual masterpiece which is to be the special feature offering at the Majectic tonight, by artists and sculptors throughout the world. Miss Munson, it is said. boasts one her sex in this country and possibly
 in Europe. Numerous artists for whom she has posed have made dili- gent efforts to find an equal of Miss Munson. but have failed. "1nspira ton is not only based on the rise to fame and fortune Of Miss Munson, but presents her in the leading role
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
Amusements Today
REDMOND COMPANY
 PLEASES BIG CROWD

Embellished with superb scenery and finely acted. the first nights perform ance of Bought and Paid F'or,' put on by the Ed Redmond company at the Elks, was undoubtedly the hit of the present season. The crowd at times went wild over the humor injected by Roscoe karns. who very capably took the part of James Gilley. Maurice Pen fold, as OllU the Jap, presented one of the best characterizations of this type that has ever been seen on a local stage
 Elenor Blevins, though she was cast for a difficult part, carried it very ca - pably, and added many stars to her all ready over full crown.
 Probably the major portion of the applause was garnered by Hugh Met cafe. He was so to speak, out of his ken, in the role of leading man. but he carried it manfully. Both Miss Hig- gins. and Miss Hammond were fully up to their parts. and came in for their share of popular favor.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
Chandler News Notes
EXHIBITION COTTON FARM FOR
 CHANDLER

To further the interests of one of the leading farming industries Of the Valley. Chandler is to have model cotton farm, which will be operated under the auspices of the state az ricultural department, and under the personal supervision of E. w. Hud- son, who for a number of years has done experimental work in raising cotton and other crops at Sacaton' under the U. S. department of agri- culture. MT Hudson is probably the best informed and most scientific grower of cotton in the southwest, and the Chandler experimental cotton farm will be of inestimable benefit to the growers of this vicinity. The farm will be located just south of the town on a tract donated by the Chandler Improvement Company Similar tracts will be planted under MT. Hudsons care in the vicinity of Mesa and Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
TWO FEATURES TONIGHT

A double show for the one price of admission is the offering at the Good : win opera house for tonight. and with Under the Two Flags" taken from the celebrated novel by Oudia, and a four rart Charlie Chaplin comedy. s.The Mxup,' as the feature attraction q bill of interest and amusement is promised. The drama photoplay. "Un- der Two Flags" is one full of love adventure and romance and includes all the thrills of the pictures of today In addition to these two feature pie lures an Essanay comedy. "The Fell Hop" will be run.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
MESA BOWLING CONTEST

l, was the Mesa second team vs. a Phoenix second team Sunday after noon. The concluding game of a best two out of three. Phoenix had noth- ing to be ashamed of in their show ing at the St. Elmo parlors, but Mesa just went them one better, winning a hard fought battle by fifteen pins. This evening the first and second teams of Mesa will play tneir sec ond game The first game a few days ago resulted in a tie.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
HIoLEY SCHOOL PUMP READY

w. N. Beyer!e of the Beyerle Ma chine Shops went to Higley yesterday to try out the pumping plant for which he haG the contract at the Higley school The test was satisfac- tory and the pump was accepted by the school authorities. About forty five gallons to the minute will be raised The water. in addition to school and domestic purposes. will be used to irrigate a two-acre park, furnishing shade trees for the school grounds.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-11
CURRENCY LOST

\. l. Blackburn who lives just south of the creamery on R. F. D. No. ,, re- ported to the officers yesterday the loss of bill book containing about four hundred dollars. He last lemem- bers having the money at the Lukin store on Friday night and it was not until Sunday that he missed it. It is his presumption that he lost it on the way home that night and that it was probably picked up. s350.OO of the money was i:i fifty dollar bills and the balance in ten dollar bills MT. Black burn is anxious to recover his loss and is offering a liberal reward for any in formation to it's location.