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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
senate Passes auIa

The Senate passed the following bills
yesterday:
ITO confirm and legalize certain admis-
sions to citizenship where the officer ad-
ministering the oath neglected to attach
his seal
ITO authorize the Secretary of Com
merce and Labor to investigate and re-
port on the condition of working women
and children as to their moral, education
al, social, and physical condition"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19

Two Cabinet officers. the Secretary Of
Agriculture and the Secretary Of the In
terror, viii be before the Senate Commit
tee on Indian Affairs to-day at 10 o'clock,
for the purpose of discussing the pro-
posed segregation of about 2,000. 600 acres
OF land in Southern Indian Territory as
a forest reserve These lands belong to
the Choetaws and Chickasaws, and the
proportion would involve payment to the
Indians for them. It is strongly urged
by the Forestry Bureau.
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nirds md states, Rights.

The Intention of the minority members
Of the Senate TO press their new political
issue of States rights again became mani
fest in the Senate yesterday afternoon
during the consideration Of a bin protect
ms animals, birds, and fish in forest re-
serves.
Upon objection Of Nr. Teller the meas
ure went over until he could see whether
"it infringed the rights Of the States.
The subject would appear 10 be one with
which the States should deal" he ex-
planned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
PLANS FOR PEACE MEETING.
The Netherlands Wants Conference
Held In May or June.

The government Of The Netherlands
has signifed it's desire that the next
Hague Peace Conference be held the
latter part Of May or early in June.
Holland is also very anxious that the
question be settled soon so that proper
arrangements may be made for the
affair. It was originally planned that
the second conference should be held
in July. but for several reasons. chiefly
the objection Of the government here
TO the proposed date, because of its con-
Fiction with the Pan-American Confer
ence in Rio de Jaueiro, there was an
indefinite postponemeut
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
Chicago Broker Found Guilty.

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-George Mercy
nolds. former member of the board OF
trade. was found guilty to-day by a
jury on the charge Of issuing false
warehouse receipts. and sentenced to
term OF from one TO ten years.
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THEY HAD HOPES.
Official Salaries Discussed Signifi-
eautIy in the Senate.

cautly in the Senate,
The question Of high governmental
salaries came up in the Senate yesterday
afternoon during the consideration Of
bill making a separate fund for the rec
lamation service and providing that until
a director be selected Director WalcOtt.
of the Geological Survey. take charge Of
its management at an increased salary OF
$1,000.
How would the aggregate salary pro-
posed compare with that of Il Cabinet
officer " inquired Senator Hale.
1T would be greater" replied Senator
Carter, who was defending the increase.
But there is legislation pending fixing
the pay of Cabinet officers at $1,000"
But I don't understand that it is ex-
listing legislation" significantly remarked
the Senator from Maine.
1T Is not" retorted Mr.. Carter. but
hope it win soon be"
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Senate Passes Urgent Deficiency Bill

The Senate passed yesterday an urgent
deficiency bill, including an appropriation
Of S25o. oa0 for carrying into effect the
pure-food legislation. which becomes
operative January J. The measure has
already passed the House
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
Fire Chief Fatally Hurt.

Marysviue. Cal. Dec. IS.-Fire Chief
J. J. Bradley and 3. Moran are dying.
and thirty others are injured, some SER
iOUSly as the result of a dynamite ex-
plOsiOn during a fire which started in
the factory of White. Cooley & Curtis
The loss is $50, 200.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
senator Deper,s Currency Remedy

Senator Depew proposed an amendment
TO the national banking act yesterday
substituting for section 5l53 of the Re
vised Statutes provision which permits
the deposit OF customs receipts as well
as internal revenue receipts in national
banks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
Indian Bin Passes the House.

The House OF Representatives yesterday
passed the Indian appropriation bill,
carrying an appropriation Of $500 900.
Only few immateTial amendments were
made TO the bill on the floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-12-19
HEARTS OF FLESH.
Prayer for the Weary and Sore, the
Weak and Exiied.

Prayer at the opening of the session OF
the House of Representatives yesterday
was offered by Rev. N. l. Levy, D. D. Of
san Francisco, who pleaded in behalf OF
the downtrodden Of earth, asking:
May the weak and the exiled. the
weary and the sore ind in these men
hearts Of flesh, so that they may make
laws that Will lead the unfortunate to
the land Of freedom"
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Herald wnnt Ads

viii be received at Kenesaw Pharmacy,
Mount Pleasant and Irving SITS. NV, and
promptly forwarded to the main Office.
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much surprise. Without answering Tommy's question, he asked one for him. self. "Waal. I'll be durnedl What you little chaps doin' in that internal thing by yourselvesY'
 The mans question was just the thing needed. and Tommy very glibly told all about the cause of their present predica- ment. Then, to the chlldren's horror. the man said: "Why, that little old man escaped from the insane asylum two days ago, and the whole county Is being secured for him. I'll just drive along and get him and let him have q free ride to town" So saying, the farmer started his horses at a trot. and within a few minutes Tommy and Myrtle saw him stop and take the lunatic-against his will into his wagon and drive on toward town with him.
 Well. I guess if could come this fnr without accident 1 can take the machine back to where we left papa and mamma" said Tommy, turning the automobile around.
 About half m hour later, as they went sailing around a curve in the road, they saw, to their great happiness, their par ents coming as fast as they could in a small bp buggy, which they explained they borrowed at a farmhouse that they might oyertake their children, for they had seen from where they were gathering the autumn leaves the little hunchback approach the automobile and jump in, and before they could climb the steep bank which led to the road they saw to their consternation the machine speeding madly away.
 Well, this is all the auto ride want today" said the children's mamma, as she sat in the back seat of the machine be- tween the children, her arms encircling both. 'I never spent such an hour of suspense In my life as this past hour has been."
 Well, what do you suppose we felt behind Q crazy man, who had bis hands on the leyer-it you were so uneasy?' laughed Tommy.
 We felt that we were to sup with the old man in the moon,' said Myrtle, dryly, expressing a smile. And to- morrow we were to dine on Mars. Just think of the disappointment of our chauf- feur when he has to return to hls room in the asylum and postpone his engage ments with people of other worldsl It's really too bad" And everybody laughed, now that the danger was over: and, tying the horses behind the auto, they pro- ceeded rnerrily homeward, all thankful that Toms and Myrtle's auto ride had ended so well.
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Henry, D. Thoreau, noted American au- thor and philosopher, was born July 12, 1877, on a small farm owned by his ma ternal grandmother near Concord, Mass. His father, John Thoreau, was a quiet little man, unobtrusye, deaf and minding his own business" But tho same could not be said of his mother, who was ex- ceedingly talkative and given to gossip, sometimes of a malicious sort; woman who took her part In the village picker ings with great relish, and who was master of affairs in her own home, her husband gently retiring to the background to give her full sway.
 When Henry Thoreau was three months old he was chrlstened, and 1t was boast of his mothers that he sat upright during tho ceremony, never crying once. Although as he grew up fun-loving, lively little chap, he, nevertheless, be- came so seriorE and contemplative at times when in his tenth year that he was called Judge
 It Is not claimed for him that he was over-devoted to his studies, but when at school he way a conscientious pupil, re- membering everythin he read, and be- coming at the age of 16 capable of enter ing college. While at college bis ex- penses-which were very moderate, in- deed, as compared to the college boys expenses of today-were paid partly by his father, partly by his aunts and his sister Helen, the latter being a young school teacher, and partly by his own exertIons. for during the summer he taught school. laying up his earnings to help him thru th> following college term. He also shared in the beneficiary funds of the college, tho the sums he re- celved from that source were modest, in- deed.
 At the age of 20 he graduated from Harvard, not with honors," but with "a good name among his classmates, and q high reputation for general scholarship"
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might do-she left the door open into the hall. Scarcely had she began putting away the toys, which lay scattered about on tables and chairs, when Toodles raised finger to her brother to follow her and slipped from the table on which she lay and made for the door. Smiles followed quickly and quietly, and within few moments they were safely behind the great cushioned hall bench, which stood in a shadowy~corner near the front door.
 After waiting there for an hour or more in almost breathless anxiety Smiles and Toodles heard the bell ring and saw the butler open the door and take his hands full of letters. As he stood glanclng them oyer-the great door ajar-Toodles crept forth, keeping well in the shadow, and passed right by the old buffers legs out upon the white marble steps. Seeing his
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Little Biographies of Big Men.

During his senior year he tells us in his diary that during that summer Qs38 he went to New York with father, ped ding
 In 1S3S--at the age of 21-Thoreau made a journey 10 Maine for the purpose of seeking employment as teacher In some school. He carried with him a recom- mendatio of worth from his pastor, pr. Ripley, and one also from Ralph Waldo Emerson. A copy of the certificate from the latter is given here.
 ''I cordially recommend Mir. Henry D. Thorean. a graduate of Harvard Uni- versity in August, 1887, to the confidence of such parents or guardians as may propose to employ him as an instructor. I have the highest confidence in MT. Thoreau's moral character and in bis in- tellectual ability. He is an excellent scholar, a man of energy and kindness. and I shall esteem the town fortunate that secures his services-
 .R. WALDO EMERSON.
 Concord, May 2d, 1s3s."
 But the young mans journey to Maine ended in disappointment, and he returned to his home-Concord-w he soon ap- peared as a lecturer before the Concord Lyceum. And there he remained-with the exception of occasional visits away on business or to visit old friends-to the end of his life.
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In his seat so that he might face the children. "Have you anything in here to eatT' he asked, smiling still till his toothless gums were exposed in most hideous way.
 Then a thought came to Tommy. one which he immediately used.
 'Yes, we have fine luncheon of chick en and cake, but 1t Is in basket tied under the machine, If you get out and look underneath, you'll find 1t. Then we'll all have nice little feast out here on the road.'
 'I'll do that, my friends" said the old man. I'm hungry enough to eat q pair of baked children, If nothing else was to be had" And he laughed in q most dia- bolical manner as he said this. Then, just as they reached the top of the hill he brought the machine to standstili, Jumping out to get the basket of lunch con. Right back under the machine" directed Tommy, rising as he spoke and pointing toward the rear end of the auto- mobile. The old man went down on all fours, hunting for the basket, and the moment he did so Tommy leaped over the back of the front seat and took charge of the machine. This was his first ride in their own machine, but often he had ridden with his uncle, who had taught him the way to start and stop the auto mobile In case he should ever need to know. So, before Myrtle could ask what he intended doing, or the old man could get up from his stooping posture, Tommy had the automobile spinning down the slow grade of the opposite side of the hill, and was keeping 1t pretty well steered in the middle of the road. Never once did he look behind him to see what their late chauffeur was dolng, but Myrtle glanced back from time to time to see the poor old cripple running feebly after them, franctically waving his arms for them to stop his mouth open and his beard and hair blowing about his face.
 Within a few minutes, however, Tommy saw coming toward them a farmers wagon. and Knowing they were now so far away from the old mau that he could not overtake them before tho farmer should come up, he slowed down the ma chine, fearing some accident should he go on at his present speed with the wagon coming toward them.
 As the farmer drove up opposite the automobile Tommy brought 1t to stop; and, holding up his hand to the man, said: Excuse me, Mister, but will you give me a little assistance in Q matter of great importanceT''
 The farmer drew in the reins of his sow-g going horses and looked at the occu- pants of the great touring auto with
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with her parents and more loneliness will follow for us.'
 "Yes, l guess you are abo-e right" acquiesced Smiles, otherwise the "Ad- miral." But as the house is always locked, how are we to get out of iti I'm in for going some place If we can make our escape"
 Where there's will there's a way" quoted Toodles well walt and watch. Tomorrow the maid will come here to put the things in order for the winter, and ten to one she'll leave the nursery door open while she Is busy. Then we must slip out while her back Is turned Once we are down stairs in the hall we'll have no difficulty in getting to the street, for the postman will come several times in the afternoon and we must creep out past the butler as he is lingering the mall.
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had, f. indeed, he had any at all.
 Well, how would you like ride to tho moon?' asked the strange individual. still smiling in the childrens faces. We can get there before dark if we go at good speed It's all nonsense for people to think they can't go to the moon-or any other planet they choose to visit So, If you say SO we'll go to the moon.'
 But our papa and mamma," faltered Tommy, while Myrtle seemed on the point of crying out with fear.
 "Your papa and mamma be hanged, laughed the funny old man. "They don't know anything about driving an automo- bile. I've been chief chauffeur to the King of Mars and the man in the moon, and know what speed means. So, away we'll go and sup with the man in the moon to night, going tomorrow to Mars In time for dinner. If you say so.'
 Before either of the children could speak the automoblle was going down the a cloud about 1t At a sharp curve the
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Tommy and Myrtle were very happy. Indeed. Their papa had brought home a wonderful automobile, all painted rich dark red and having the most luxurious seats one ever sat upon. And how the great monsterlike vehicle did "chu, chu and chug, chug, chug," as 1t started to go And how loudly the horn did 'toot, toot, toot' and 'honk, honk, honk." as they came near corner or started round a curve. This was to warn all persons within It's track that 1t was coming.
 On the very first day that they had the automobile Tommy and Myrtle went with their papa and mamma for a long ride into the country. The sun shone bright and warm-onc of those fall sunshines which makes one drowsy and bit lazy--and soft wind was stirring the eafess trees along the roadway. Before they had gone
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Age and Origin of
 Games.

Chess, the most ancient and intellectual of games. is generally supposed to have originated with the Hindoos, and its age is about 1000 years.
 Billiards is claimed by some to have originated in the Far East, while others declare the game can be traced to the English, and that 1t Is c first cousin to the game of bowls. The first person to give form and rule to the game was Henrique Devigne. who lived in the reign of Charles TX.
 Football came into England with the Romans, and Is older than the English national game of cricket. It is played In many parts of the world, having been one of the most popular games with the Greeks.
 Polo has, from prehistoric times, been a favorite game in the Eastern countries, the Persians, Turks and Tartars en- gazing in the pastime with great zeal. In China and Japan there is a game closely resembling the Persian sport, but going by a different name.
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10 miles Myrtle and Tommy were nodding, their eyes seeming determined to close in spite of their mothers voice telling them to sit up and enjoy the scenery along the beautiful highway. But Tommy and Myrtle could no longer hold their own against the Sand Man, who kept blowing sand into their eyes to make them go shut And after ones eyes are shut one might as we'll go to sleep, for what can one see without open eyes? So Tommy and Myrtle-sitting together in the back seat decided to take nap before reaching the town, some 10 miles further on, where they were to stop for luncheon.
 But hardly had Tommy and Myrtle lost themselves in the land of Nod when of a sudden the automobile came to a stop, their papa jumped out and assisted their mamma to the ground. Then he said to Tommy and Myrtle: You little ones just keep your seats, for mamma and are just going down over this bank to gather some autumn leaves"
 Tommy. still very drowsy. nodded his
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BY MAUD WALKER.

head and said: "Yes, papa, we'll sit per fectly still while you are gone." Then he rested his head against the cushioned back and prepared to fall asleep again. Myrtle was still snoozing away beside him. After sleeping what seemed a long time to the children they awoke to find their parents still absent from the automobile, which was saying "chu, chu, chu," as though about to start Then, to the children's amazement, they saw sitting in the chauf- feur's place--the seat that their papa occu- pied-a queer little old man with long beard and sparkling eyes. He had turned round and was looking at them with a merry twinkle in his eyes, while a smile broadened his toothless mouth. He was so small that only his head showed above the back of the seat he occupied. So the chill
 dren could not sec what sort of a body he
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him.
 "Oh, oh," walled Myrtle. when she could get breath to articulate, 'T'm sure we'll be killed; I'm sure we'll be killed! Oh, why did papa and mamma get out of here and leave us"
 Bnt the wind took her breath, and she did not finish her poor little wall. Tommy, pale and too scared to try to speak, sat holding o1ro the seat for dear life, his heart beating wildly in his breast.
 "One thousand miles more and we'll be on the moons great highway, leading straight to the palace of the Old Man in the Moon," shrieked the chauffeur, turning round to let the children catch his words. Holy Smoke and burning cindersl but we are going some," he went on. again cackling and screaming with delight.
 They were now in a road which led up long and very steep hill, and the auto mobile panted furionsly at the extra work It had to accomplish. Then the little, old man became more talkatlye, turning
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Tommy's and Myrtle's Automobile Ride.

machine almost went over, which made the old man cry out and laugh wildly. Then he rose and stood on his knees on the seat, and the frightened children could see that he was a hunchbaek, and almost a dwarf. His clothing was smear ed with mud and grme, and showed that he had been walking through bad roads. Scraps of grass and dead leaves clung to his back, and Tommy thought he must have been sleeping on the ground.
 But 1t was little the two frightened children thought about the appearance of their strange chauffeur. for their lives were In danger they knew. The automo- bile was running at a speed that took their breath at times, and Tommy clung to the side of the seat to keep from be- ing thrown out, while Myrtle cung to
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You know he is half blind and very curl ous about the addresses on the envelopes. I've seen him turn the letters over and over, studying the superscriptions and postmarks, leaving the door aJar the while. During one of these pauses of his--and while he is intently spelling out the name on some envelope-we must creep from behind the hall bench, where we shall hide, and gain the street while the door Is open for us."
 "I'm with you, sister," said Smiles, otherwise the Admiral" "I hope the maid will not fall to come tomorrow to do this room and that she will kindly leave the room door open.'
 On the morrow-true to Toodles' predic- tion-the housemaid came into the nursery to arrange and put away things for the winter. And-as Toodles had declared she
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The first iron to be found in America was discovered in North Carolina in the year 1885. The first attempt at its man ufacture was in Virginia In 1919.
 Rats form a large part of the diet for the mandarins, selling in Canton for 50 cents dozen. The Cantonese also relish dogs hindqua rters, which bring . higher price than lamb.
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LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in hand, but not in foot: My second Is in angel, but not in crook; My third Is In locket, but not in chain: My fourth Is in luck, but not In gain: My fifth Is In oyster, but not in shells My sixth Is in whisper, but not in tell: My seventh is in anger, but not in scold: My eighth is in age. but not in old: My ninth helps to form
 word that means gay
 Mischief and nonsense
 On a certain day.
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''why, kid. it's not a patchin' To football-that I'll swear" 'Well, you may have your football, And baseball, if you choose;" So spoke young Hank, the scholar. But OCT neither l enthuse. q love the game of old-time chess. For 1t shows brain and wit; And really Is the only game That for gentlemen is fit" Small Bob was listening to the talk. And said: "Those games may be The ones you fellers like the best, But playing hockey just suits me-"
 HELENA DAVIS
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CONUNDRUMs.

C0NUNDRUMS. When Is beefsteak like an uncommon plant2 When rare. When Is pot of sweetmeats like an old maid? When they are left over. Why are staffs of old men like Lentf Because they are lent on. What days are like wornout shoes2 Holy ones.
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The Last Indian.

Six little Indians sitting in a row,
 Outside their warm tepee. One got up and ran away,
 And the others cried, "Whoop-ee!" Five little Indians played at cards;
 One cheated. and was called liar; He got mad and climbed tree:
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A F avorite Game.

''The game that I love best" said Ned. 'Is dear old gay baseball Ive never, never played a game
 That compares to 1t at all." What's that you say about baseballr Asked frecked Sam O'HareI