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The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
DEsERTIONs FROM ARMY.
Mere Advance in Pay Not LIKELY to
Cure the Trouble

Capt Dsna 7, Merrig. L. 5. A.. IN the Outlook.
Discomfort causes desertion In pre-
tcally all cases in some form or an
other. and much Of this arises from out
side the service and comes from condi-
lions which cannot be remedied by tie
military authorities, and there is no more
fertile source Of this discomfort than the
viewpoint of the civilian toward the sol
der. The mere fact that man Is in the
United States uniform is an indication -
to the public that he Is Of an inferior
class; hIreling. OF bad character and
worse habits, mark for contempt. and
a man 10 be Stunned In public and viii
fed in private, and one who has sacrl-
feed his self-respect and independence
By enlisting There are no lack OF Incl
dents OF soldiers being forbidden public
amusement places while in uniform. or
plainly shown that their presence is not
desired. nor any dearth Of incidents where
they have been subject to insults and
5eers on the streets, either as individuals
or as organizations The army is looked
upon generally as a place where tough
boys can be disciplined, or perhaps as
reform bCuOOi upon q grand scale II
Is true that soldiers have caused disturb
ances. but, it is stlll more true that in
public they are infinitely better behaved
than the average men of their age and
class IN civil life. The old soldier is. as
a rule, leaving for the greater allurements
Of civil life, and leaving his place to be
filed by recruits, only, however, in
numerical sense. His shoes remain
empty.
The remedy for assertions has been Of
ten discussed, bit never found, or APP
Piled. The evil goes on day by day Money
would end ii by being able 10 attract
nuch higher grade Of recruits. but no
petty advance in pay will have this ef-
feet. It must be radical The regular
soldier, first Of all. wants a square deal
from the citizens whom ne has been,
and may be again, called upon to defend.
he thinks his past record entities him 10,
and demands. honor and respect
HIS uniform should be one to be proud
Of, and not an object Of scorn and de-
rision.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
CLOTHING FROM INDIA.
What to Wear and How 10 Live in
Tropical Countries.

From Daily Consular Report
Consul General ". Il Michael, OF Cal
cutta, mas been asked the question by
citizens Of the United States about to
make a tour Of the Orient. as 70 what
kind OF clothing is the most suitable for
wear in Southern India during the hot
months lie therefore advises:
Summer clothing in India varies 81
color and texture. but in the main 1t is
light Of color. light in weight. and gener-
ally white. This has been the case for
probably a thousand or more years
Lately the scientist has suggested that the
outside should be white and the inside
brown. black, red, OF orange color. The
theory is that the white man should en-
deavor 70 Initiate natuTs-that Is, the
native, who has a black or brown skin.
and covers himself with white cloth. He
IS comfortable no matter how hot 1t gets,
even when exposed 10 the direct rays of
the sun.
The native OF tropical climate has d
pigment IN his skin that resists the actinic
or short rays Of the sun. which are really
dangerous TO the white man, who IS not
possessed Of the dark pigment This color
protects the colored man from the de
struCtive short rays Of the sun. The
white man should wear daFk-colOred silk
or Isle thread or some other dark gauze
underwear and over that light white
or lignt-coiored flannel or white linen or
cotton. This is the scientific clothing for
a Caucasian In the Tropics II this rule
u followed by white person Ia India
during the hottest weather, and a pith
hat or topic is worn. there Will be as
little discomfort as is possible from trop-
ical heat OF course there are other con-
Siderations besides dress One should
eat little meat. avoid alcoholic drinks
sleep under an overhead electric fan. Il
possible, ard take & short sleep in the
afternoon II business permits. Above all,
don't WOrrv''
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

ated the earth and all that therein Is IN
six days-that is what the Bible says; that
is all that the Catholic may consider.
The effect OF this far-reaehing Papai de-
cree VIII be 10 put to step for many
years, at least, to any further attempt to
reconcile science and Catholic dogma. II
VIII check at once the liberal movement
within the church, which sought to sub
stitute in many places concrete knowl-
edge for faith. The decree declares that
on the old faith. and by the old and time
honored creed. Roman Catholics must
stand
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Concerning an ex.American.

AIr. Harry Woodruff, the actor, recent
ly returned from a trip to Europe. where
he spent several days with Mr.. James
Hazcn Hyde. formerly Of the Equitable
Life. now gentleman Of leisure residing in
Paris, France. Mr.. Woodruff says that Mr..
Hyde is leading a very happy, butterfly
existence" in his new home, and emphat-
ically states that he Will aever-no, never
return TO this benighted land againl He
washes his hands Of U.s." according 10
Mr. Woodruff, and nothing could make
him change his mindr'
This is very sad. OF course, from many
points of view. It Is sad for the traveller
along the Great White Way in Gotham,
because Harry Thaw is in Jail. with little
prospect Of getting out soon. and others
Of his ilk are, temporarily at least. under
the ban and out Of the running. Like
wise is It distressing news to numerous
Anticipated members Of the smart set
so-called. of this land who enjoyed help
ing Jimmie spend money that did not
belong to him. in the good old days Of
grating. easy-marks, silly policy holders
and the like. To this particular class Of
Americans Jimmies self-inflicted and de-
termined exile is a blow full of bitterness
and Woe They can but sit and wiring
their hands. Clothing themselves in sack
cloth and ashes, there is nothing left for
them to DO but sigh and bear their
anguish until they are able 10 forget
There is, however, a brighter side TO
this picture-both for America and for
Jimmie. The latter may console himself
with the idea that France is learning, at
least, Just the fun measure Of Uncle
Sans meaning when Mr. Hydes am
bassadorial aspirations were quietly as
phyxiated and laid aside to rest forever
Gay Paree new understands our DISPOSE
ton. so far as these things are concerned,
and French statesmen now know why
Jimmie was obliterated as a prospective
star in diplomacy.
on the other hand, there are, happily,
a number Of hard-headed Americans-ofI
an average. everyday sort-who are not
sitting Up nights grieving for Jimmie with
a grief that viii not be assuaged. While
perfectly willing for this ex-American 10
reap all Of the sweet revenge he may
from the unique situation he has brought
about. they are not, for all of that. vet
fully persuaded that they need necessa-
rily grope henceforth in gloom as an I'M
ayoidable consequence. In fact, we are
persuaded that America can get along
very well without Jimmie, albeit he viii
be sadly missed by some!
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Army Omcers Do Not Like 1t.

Army officers make no secret Of their
hostility 20 such Investigations as was
made in ;he case Of Col Tucker on COM
plant OF his wife. 1t is BY no means a
pleasant assignment to look into q fellow
officers private life, and In this case sur
prise has been expressed that Secretary
Taft took up the matter at all. It is
explained, however. that after an absence
returning TO his desk. he found the papers
In such shape that they could not well
be dismissed without going through the
regular course. The inspectors. as has
heretofore been stated, have reported that
the charges are not well founded. and
this is the end OF the affair. When
Gen. C0rbin was Adiutant General Of the
army be made it a rule 10 keep hands of
such scandals. If an army officers wife
came 10 him complaining of the shortcom-
ings Of her spouse. and urging an investi-
cation, it was his habit TO say blandly
Madam, this is a case for the divorce
courts and not for the War Department
/ can be Of no help 10 you" Such a pro-
5eeding IN the Tucker case would have
spared all concerned q lot OF unenviabIe
nOtoriety.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Virginin,s Rate settlement.

From tse Richmond NewsLeadsr.
The case between the Slate and the
railroa VIII be determined by the courts
in orderly and legal manner. We have
peace aud assurance Of decisive settle
ment without any spectacular perform
ance or fancy contortionist acts on one
side or the other. Dignity, kindliuess.
Justice conservatism. and courage have
been the essentials of Virginia's character
and craftsmanship since the beginning Of
her history. They are manifested in the
whole course of this troublesome. dan
gerous, and tremendously important af-
fair. Commonwealth and railroads alike
are to be eongratulated on the result.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Grenth OF the NatienaI Idea.

From the NeW orleans Picayune.
There is no danger OF another armed
conflict over questions Of State rights.
The United States is to-day a nation. one
of the greatest upon our globe, and in
respect to all the elements OF physical
power the greatest. Its constituent
States have been welded together in the
white heat of a terrible war in order to
prepare it for the tremendous career il
is to run and the grand destiny Il Is 10
accomplish. To that end all the public
affairs of its people tend TO GENERALIZATION.
since only as a great consolidated nation
it can fulfill a commanding part in the
worlds events.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Peace Hath Her Triumph,

From the Philadelphia Record
The peaceAll victories OF the United
States at The Hague and the disposition
shown on all hands 10 fan In with the
American suggestions make the saber
rafting which our strenuous and fear
some LIMOGES occasionally indulge in
sound very silly. Without any enemies.
and separated by thousands of miles of
storm-tossed oceans from any nation
that could be dreamed Of as q possible
foe, big talk and the twirling of the big
stick are as foolish as they are unbecom-
ing What makes this nation truly a
world power is not the fear it is capable
Of inspiring, but the respect it does in
spire.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
A Great seuIrtor,s MasterpIeee

America lost by the death OF Augustus
st. Gaudens not alone one of It's great
est sculptOrs, but a man who, more than
any other. popularized his art and brought
its meaning home TO the people. In the
hearts of his own countrymen he was
highly honored. and there is no doubt that
in Europe he was regarded as our great
est sculptor.
His life illustrates the fine democracy
Of art, for st. Gaudens was a poor boy,
and by his own efforts rose to the
eminence he enjoyed at the time of his
death. Like SC many successful Ameri-
cans. he had many strains of blood in his
veins He was born in Dublin; his mother
was Irish his father French. His parents
emigrated to New York while he was an
infant, and he Was educated in the New
York public schools; but even these he
left at the age of thirteen to be appren-
ticed 10 a cameo cutter. 1t was at the
Cooper Institute. in the evenings, after
his work was done that he got his early
education But he soon outgrew Ameri-
can facilities at that time for art educa-
ton, and for seventeen years he worked
and studied in Paris and Rome.
1t is fine TO know that in spite OF the
fact Of his education abroad. most OF his
best work was typleally American and had
American subjects for its inspiration.
His first great work in this country was
the Admiral Farragut statue which now
stands in Madison Square. New York.
There. also, towers high above the Garden
his beautiful statue Of Diana. Others of
his American subjects were Lincoln. The
Puritan, Gen. sherman, Gen. Logan, Peter
Cooper. and PRESIDENT Garfield.
For VAST gtonians there is an oppor-
tunity TO see one Of the very finest ex-
amples Of his work at the hest. Critics
have called it by far the most artistic
and wonderful of his creations. 1t stands
in Rock Creek Cemetery. and it is va
riously known as Grief" Death and
sometimes The Peace of Cod and some
times Despair" He did not name II
himself The sculpture is a memorial to
Mrs. Henry Adams-she lived and died
and that is all the monument says of her
In Rock Greek Cemetery this noble work
board points the way TO it; no path leads
TO it. Pushing over the green sward, the
visitor will come upon tia great slab Of
granite, against which leans the figure
There she sits. her head half hidden IN
the drapery. the half-closed eyes seeming
as If they peered into futurity, wonder
ing at the awful mystery of death and
grief.
The man who created this solemn and
wonderful figure is dead. but his monu-
ments live and shall live for ages. a slim
illus to the artists yet TO come. In this
day. when money seems 10 mean so much
and commerce threatens to be "all In all,
the work Of St Gaudens stands out prom
ineatly, showing to future ages that We
still had time and appreciation for the
highest forms Of art. In a list OF notable
Americans the name OF Augustus st. eau
dens must always be held in reverence.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
A LITTLE NONSENSE
BORN T0 FHE PURPLE.

Maud Muller, on a summers day.
Sat In a nook
Writing a book.
she lived out Indiana way.
A judge drove by behind span,
Quoth he; "Egad
Your plot is bad"
(Hc was an Indiana MANI
a farmland read her proofsheets efer,
And said, 'Bgosh,
This stuff is bosh.
Ye haven't shed sufficient gore"
Maud scrubbed on IN perfect bliss.
The native touch,
She felt, was such
That she could not so far amiss.
Fer Maud was Hoosier born. and say.
Ones touch Is sure
In literature
When born out Indiana wayl
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Governor or viccroy.

It Is seldom one hears from Hawaii ex-
cept IN connection with the aood-tide OF
japanese immigration 10 the Islands Of
which Hawaii is a part; but that this is
not all that the people there have to
complain Of is evident from the fact that
just now they are trying 10 and out the
difference between the definitions of gov
ernor and viceroy. The Honolulu Bull
letin sets forth the dictionary definitions:
Governor: One who governs OF. controls
One who is invested with executive au-
thority 10 administer and enforce the
laws Of a state or province; a chief
ruler. And 'Viceroy: a ruler acting with
royal authority in the place OF the SOW
ereign IN colony CT province; a VICE
king. Under the organic act under
which Hawaii is governed. the people Of
Hawaii claim that the government OF
Hawaii shall be vested in governor
But they maintain that they have abso-
lCtely no voice in the selection OF a gov
ernor, and they suggest that the subter-
fUge OF q governor be done away with
and give place 10 the fact that the gov
ernor Of Hawaii is not a governor, but q
viceroy."
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
How Finley Improved the Time.

From the Charleston News and Courier
A very good story is told about Presi-
dent Finley. of the Southern Railway, and
the magistrates constable. who was as
signed TO the duty Of serving an arrest
warrant upon him on his last memorable
visit 10 Asheville. When the relief party
reached the scene the story Is that the
constable was nearly ali in. AIR Finley
having improved the occasion to deliver
a speech 10 the constable on the necessity
of a better understanding between the
people and the railroads
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
A Happy Medium.

from the Boston Herald.
Are you a pessimist?" asked a Georgia
darkey of q less learned brother. NO,
I amt no pessimist" replied tie brother.
Are you an optimist?' NO, I amt no
oBtimist" Well. what are you, then?'
asked the Perplexed interrogation. Il
'spect I'm a pOssumist' was the answer
Rev DIT. Broughton, who has come UP
from Atlanta to fill the fremont Temple
pulpit. temporarily, told this one in mis-
sermon yesterday. So Il must be true.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Editor Grave., PositIon.

John Temple Graves. who few months
ago. in a speech at Chattanooga, came
out strongly for Roosevelt and suggest
ed the wisdom of the Democratic party.
through Dir. Bryan. making the Presi-
dents denomination and reelection unan-
imous, resents the criticisms recently
heard Of his course in now discussing
the candidacy Of a Southern Democrat
for President. ''At the time the (Roose-
velO suggestion was made" says Mr..
Graves. in the Atlanta Georgian. 1T
seemed to be the wisest and the best
thing for the party to do. There were
thousands Of good men and good Demo-
Gratis who agreed with that position then,
and who agree with US now in thinking
that no man has yet developed upon the
political horizon VIII Is such a combina-
ton Of capacity and position to fight the
battle of predatory wealtS as the Presj-
dent himself" But, he adds, IF We can
not induce our party to believe the thing
that We think best TO Go. then we have
still left the right and the duty as a
member in good standing 10 urge the
party to do the next best thing: and If the
party considers any other policy good
and We do not, then. unless the party
flies in the face of honor and principle.
we are ready now, as we have always
been, to subordinate our individual opin-
ions to the win of the majority, and TO
fight in the ranks so long as the ranks
are firm upon principles of loyalty and
honor" In short. Mr.. Graves. while still
believing that Roosevelt is the man OF
the hour. is a Democrat first and last.
and will stand with HIS party whatever
happens.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
AI lac world a pirorce Court.

From the New York sun.
In 1901 Germany had 4675 divorces; the
last annual total was 6,s5s French d.
vorces in 1854 were 1,477; In 1904 they were
1862; last year the number was 1924
English statistics printed recently showed
also a striking increase in marital break
ings-up- Uniform laws might simplify
the problem in the United States, but
what's to do when ali the world is a great
divorce court?
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
The Usual Pact.

Let's make a suicide pact" said the
romantic young man.
All riSlt. replied the girl
'Will you do your part?" he asked, a
little nonplused.
Sure. We agree to take poison. You
take il first, and I'll back out"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
HALF ASLEEP.

To let ones fancy range:
To play the bed is 50.
The window 50. as II used TO be
In that home Ct long ago.
To play the door is here:
The street is crisscross there;
And then TO walt as ] used 70 wait.
For the steps upon the stair
To count as the footsteps pass,
Now near, now faint and far
How personal they sound at night.
What company they are
Some brisk an sOme sedate,
] wonder wlIere they go;
And l browse little til suddenly
The dear. de9r step / know.
The start Of the flush,
The tender. ply thrill,
And then Oh God am homeless and old,
And his grave is on the hill.
Gertrude Huntington BleGiaert, IN the Century.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Precaution.

The ladies were organizing q divorce
club.
1t was voted that two DEGREES be neces-
sary TO qualify.
II was further voted that. as a guaran-
tee of good faith, these divorces be from
different men
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Wrath Averted.

The magistrate looked severely at the
chauffeur.
That makes two people you've killed
IN my Jurisdiction" he said.
Besides five crippled" suggested the
chauffeur. why, that's a peach of 4
machine. They just can't get away from
it."
What did you say the make wasp in
CURED the magistrate. who liked an oe-
caslonal spin himself
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
PLAYING Safe.

Nothing venture. nothing gain"
It's the milling sharks refrain.
To reverse the cry, 1 choose:
Nothing venture. nothing lose"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

fixes the identity Of Rameses' modern
counterpart, but It would be interesting TO
know the name of the ancient William J.
Bryan who claimed TO have originated
the said ideas.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed 10
them. Addresses viii be changed
as often as requested You can
not keep fully Informed about
affairs in Washington unless
your paper follows you
Before leaving. mail or tele-
phone your address 10 this Of
Zee,
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

The Baltimore Sun IS authority for the
statement that prince Sansulana VIII
bsing his seven wives to Americai" The
noble prince might save himself consid-
cradle embarrassment by consulting one
Maxim Gorky before embarking.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Has Renson for Revenge.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Some fellow who ought TO be ashamed
Of himself has named his son Nosmo
King. having been inspired by a NO
smoking sign. It is impossible TO re-
frain from hoping the son shall develop
sufficient strength Of mind and body to
get even with the old man.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
UphoIding an Ancient Adaee.

From the Baltimore American.
It is hard to turn down the cid copy
book philosophy and morality. After all
these years courts, judges. and the press
are finding out in their dealings with
trusts that competition is the life Of
trade -
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

Sea gulls can talk" says a Chicago
University professor. These gentlemen
should understand that the public is not
as gullible as it used to be IN the matter
Of animal stories.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

A New York woman who recently died
at the age Of 107 years declared that She
owed her long life exclusively to eating
onions. At all events, it is perfectly clear
that she was not able to claim that the
neighbors worried her TO death when the
finish did come.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Idol of Prohihifionists-

another Indianian now greatly in de-
mand as a platform speaker is Judge
samuel r. Artman, judge Of the Boone
County Circuit Court and formerly speaker
OF the Indiana house of representatives.
wAo speaks here tomorrow night on
Inc unconsutution2Ity OF the Saloon
License Judge Artman several llonths
ago delivered an opinion In which he held
tEat the licensing Of saloons was Illegal
and Unconstitutional The case is now
pending in the Indiana Supreme Court. and
doubtless will reach the Supreme Court
Of the United States. The Prohibitionists
naturally have made an idol Of this
Indiana jurist. and lawyers and Others
VINO arc not prohib!tionists are interested
IN has view OF this important question
his lecture here is given under the
auspices OF a number of prominent CHI.
zens, including members Of the Distriet
bench,
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
PresidentiaI woodehopping.

From the Chicago News.
President Roosevelt puts in several
hours a day chopping wood Not being a
candidate for anything he does not have
20 bother about saving it.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Not that son OF a Ree.

From the Baltimore American.
man recently developed lockiaw as
the result OF the sting Of bee It Is safe
to say that il was not a Presidential bee.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Life I'm New York.

The BaIldorf walters have a new
scheme. The waiter pretends to find
dime that you may have dropped"
What then2"
He returns it, and then. Of course, you
have 10 hand him a thousand dollars"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
Not Immune.

Even the courageous know fear" said
the policeman, who had a record for
bravery
Ever scared2"
Sure. Ny politics was wrong, and /
was afraid I'd lose me job"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07
In 1907.

It was the class in ancient history.
Professor, what was the Indictment"
1T seems to have been a titular honor
which the Americans conferred on their
statesmen. I don't think 1t carried any
-
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

Naturally. Mr.. John D. Rockefeller in
sists upon the government paying his
$3.50 claim for witness fees. With a fine
of SO 80, 90 staring his customers in the
face, he wants to collect all that he can
from other sources.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-07

Milwaukee IS somewhat disposed to
crow because it has a real, live elephant
on its hands. That, however, Is not so
much. Cleveland Ohio. has had Tom
Johnson on its hands for a number Of
years; and you do not hear a great deal
Of Growing from that locality