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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04

The question. What de-girls read?"
which is said 10 be "a popular topic IN
England at present. is not one TO be
passed by with a condcscending smile. as
a mere man from his height of supposed
mental superiority might think. In its
bearing upon polite literature-or. as the
old-fashioned Technology has IL, bellies
lettres-it is a question Of great pith and
moment
We believe it is Edmund Clarence Sted-
man who in a critical essay On English
literature. incidentally speaks Of school
girls wandering down country lanes ac-
companied by Tennyson in book form. No
higher tribute could be paid TO a poet or
to literary artist in any field.
The schoolgirl of good breeding fur
nishes a sure test Of literature and that
which catches her fancy and is treasured
in her mind is certain to be the unadul-
terated best. Where the critical bookman
fails with his set rules and scholarly ipse
dixit, the wand Of her fancy discovers in
q passing touch the flowers and fruit that
are good for generations. With his auto
cratic shears ne may Gull specimens from
analyze them in his study. and for a time
they may attract attention in glass cases.
as it were, with the stamp Of his APP
prevail. Yet finally they viii wither in
public estimation and be forgotten. And
at the same time the literary growth
which. overlooked by him, attracts the
admiration of lovelorn maids and bread
and-butter misses may flourish in the
open air and live forever.
Speaking of Tennyson. for instance. il
may be remembered that in his early ca
reer there were poetical pundits who
veXed his soul, although they could not
make him lose faith in himself, by insist
ms that his method was faulty and his
productions inconsequential and lacking I'm
the essentials of lasting song. But the
sch0olgirls-the young women alive to the
influence of simple art and pure emotion
found in Tennyson a voice to chant the
deepest and most exquisite music Of the
soul Their judgment is indicated in the
fact that Tennyson is to-day by far the
most honored poet of the English-speak-
ing peoples.
It is, therefore, interesting and instruct
i've to consider the question. What do
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
THE INNOCENT BYSTANDER.
An OPTIMISTIC SONG.

Oh, the world is growing better as ii
FORCES on its way
(What? The plumber wants ten dollars
for his twenty minutes pay0
Yes, the times are growing better as along
the path We roll
CTeil that scoundrel of a coal man he
must give full weight Of coalD
And the good old world is brighter, and
the fields are fair 70 see.
And the days are fun Of gladness for such
folk as you and me.
Let US sing happy measure, let us drain
jolly glass
q must tell those souIless pirates won't
pay that bin for gas)
Let us shout and shake the rafters-(H How
The milk Is measured short?
/ viii have that man arrested till he iinds
out what's q quartz
Let as sing a blIthesOm5 measure, let us
laugh the clouds away.
For the good old world is better. getting
better every day.
There is brother love abundant in our
common feilow-man-
lBetter be discreet with Muggins, he viii
skin you if he cam
And the milk of human kindness never
was 50 blandly sweet
(Why on earth don't the policeman run
the beggars of the street2b
Let's be glad that We are living. let's be
glad for what we are
ooh, why don't these woman shoppers
think TO take another carr
It's a good old world we live in. fun Of
laughter love, and light
tFltty cents pound for butter that is
talIOWy and whiteD
And shes rolling down the ages. getting
better every year
con the quiet, JibsJn's dealings are con
sidered very queerJ
80 clasp hands and sing together as We
journey on the way.
For the world is growing better. growing
better every day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
HELPFUL HINTS.

To brighten the eyes, mix whiting and
ammonia. apply with soft cloth and rub
of when dry. This viii give tire eyes a
superlauve luster and make them look
as good as new. This applies only 70
glass eyes.
To convert the ordinary window into L
easement window. get a large box from
some merchant, rip 10 apart and nail the
boards across the lower sash. Cover them
with some dainty goods Cut the lace
curtains off at the top Of the board and
hem them with skirt binding The effect
produced VIII be decidedly novel
Save your potato peeIIngs. Denatured
alcohol is now manufactured from them
They Will sell for al least = a ton, and
by saving them FOR "a few years you will
amdsS quite Il neat sum
To remove ink from the fingers. rub wei
with securing powder, then acald, then
polish with dry cloth. Oh. no. That s
the way 20 shine a steel knife
when you 20 riding IN your auto. take
an old alarm clock along. Should q break
down occur you will find the clock an
amusing means OF passing the time while
waiting Tor repairs.
\ homemade ice Plant Is possible for
any family. Take "a gallon Of pure water.
pour II into shallow pan. which has
been thoroughly cleanscd with sapolio and
has then been lightly creased with lard
Set the pan o. water outdoors overnight.
The purpose Of greasing 10 is that the ice
may be- easily turned out next morning.
II your children eat too much of The
varuish on their toys feed them small
pieces Of sandpsper that they may nc
qulrc an interior polish.
An ordinary linen handkerchief folded
and placed over the mouth and held I'm
place by a bath towel kuotted about the
mead viii prevent your ueigubors from
hearing you yell "Ugh-gh-' when YOU
take your cold plunge Of mornings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Judge Gavnor and the Lawyers,

NO wiser or more timely warning has
'emanated from Judge William J. Gaynor
than that which was contained in "A speech
he delivered at the annual dinner of the
Lawyers Club in New York Wednesday
night. Seventy per cent Of the members
of our legislatures are lawyers" declared
Judge Gaynor. ''They control the legisla-
ton Of the country. They are, therefore.
responsible for certain conditions existing
in the country"
Judge GaynOr then recited the facts con-
nected with State legislation which has so
VIGOROUSLY impeded the movement to curb
the ruthless rapacity of the trusts. Com
menting particularly upon the failure of
the States 70 control the activity of such
huge aggregatons of capital as that rep
resented by the Standard Oil Company. he
said:
en- 1870 the highest courts in New York and Ohio
declared these combinations Illegal and dissolved
them. But what did the lawyers in our legislatures
straisltvay do: Why. they PASSED laws % ullify
the effect Of these judicial decisions. They passed
statutes enabling the creation q corporations 20
acquire and hold the shares Of stock Of any other
corporations without limit. "
Judge Gaynor has not put the case too
strongly. Members Of the legal profession
of high ideals. of stern, upright character.
who scoyn trickeTy-and there are many
such-have long deplored the very condi-
tons which Judge Gaynor now empha-
sizes. There is nothing new in this phase
o fit. 1t has been so from the beginning
we can only hope it will not be so TO the
end.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
The Chauffeur and the Pedestrian.

Any observant resident Of this city IS
pecially if he be pedestrian. must have
reached che conclusion that the profess
sional chauffeur has no sort Of respect
for the community at large. In the phil
osophy OF this pampered rufian-'pam-
pered" because the employer almost al
ways defends him and pays his fines-in
that philosophy it is enough to sound a
gong or horn. The multitude must look
out for themselves. No matter what may
be the condition the professional chauffeur
feels that he has done his whole duty to
civilization by making a loud noise. and
is. therefore, free TO keep up his gait
without another solicitude or thought
A great many thoughtful and inteIli-
gent people hold that the chauffeur
should not be considered in this connec-
ton, but that his employer should in ali
cases be held responsible. This theory.
by the way. is gaining ground with re-
markable though not astonishing rapid
ity After all. the insoIence Of the turnkey
is regulated by the pretensious OF the
person who pays his wages. Like master,
like man." is an ancient and more or
less honorable aphorism, but it means.
simply. that the servant is polite and
considerate or impudent and brutal. ac-
cOrding to the example set by his en-
plOyeT. There is much truth in this. and
when one encounters in public or At the
doors of his acquaintances 4 weU-man-
nered or rowdy servant. he will make
no mistake in appraising the host or
hostess BY that standard. Il seems 10
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
TILLMAN AS WAR LORD.
His Dismissal of "a Militia Company
without Honor for Mutiny.

From tie Charleston News and Courier
In April, 1894. when United States Sena-
tor b. R. TlIlman was governor Of South
Carolina, the Darlington Whisky War"
occurred. Gov. Tiliman ordered the mill
tary companies Of the State to Columbia.
Most of them refused to obey, but among
those that did obey was the Newberry
Rifles. Of the State Militia This company
on Sunday night. April 1, was ordered 70
take charge of the two telegraph Offices
I'm Columbia, 60 inspect all kilograms filed
for transmission. and to reject all Of
! sensational or incendiary character" the
governor having assumed control Of the
telegraph lines on account Of the alleged
disturbances. The company performed
the duty Sunday night. but on the follow
ing morning its commanding officer adj
dressed TO the governor letter rendering
the designations OF himself and his men
from the service Of the State on the
ground that he and his command had not
responded 20 the governors call 10 exer-
else the exceedingly distasteful duty Of
scrutinizing the private affairs Of the citi
zens Of South Carolina and adding that
the company believed that such service
was calculated TO further irTitate the peO-
pie, and that the company did not care 70
be subject % such orders in future
AT o'clock on the afternoon Of the
same day Gov Tillman's judge advocate
general read an order 10 six companies AZ
inspection. signed b. r. Tillman. gov
ernOr ana cOmmanGer-in-chief," and ad-
dressed TO the@captain Of the Newberry
company from which we quote the fol-
lowing:
Under the laws Of South Carolina Che gov
eu1r is clothed with discretion and power 20 cali
ont the militia whenever, In the Judgment q the
governor II may be necessary. and when 50 called
into the service q the State the militia shall be
subject % the same rules and articles q war as
troops Il the United States. The action q your
company and your daring 70 send II % me under
these rules Is mutiHy and Insult u the CON-
mandcT-iH-Chid Who was given his commission by
the people. The duty q the soldier. and TIE
militia are so!Giels when called into service il
blind obedience 20 orders from his superior IT not
% question them IN any degree You have failed
~ learn the first luss5n and VIII make q sou and
Your company example. YOUR REsIGNATiOS
Is NoT ACCEPTED. But YOU ARE DISMISSED
FROM THE SERVICE OF THE STATE As IN
WORTHY TO WEAR ITS UNIFORM.
Thus. under the laws Of South Caro-
lima" the governor and comma der-in-
chief dismissed, without honor" troops
IN the service Of South Carolina. subject
% the same rules and articles OF war as
troops Of the United States" and without
court-martiai. incidentally furnishing 10
President Roosevelt a precedent for the
dismissal without honor" Of the negro
troops Of the Twenty-ffth Regiment
How the Senator viii reconcile his own
conduct as cOmmander-in-chief with his
present criticisms of the President is the
Senator's business.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04

girls read?" 1t speaks well for our lit
erary kin across the sea that they con-
slider such "A question worthy of serious
consideration
So far as the facts are at hand, the re-
suits Of the inquiry are encouraging. It
appears that a series Of questions were
sent broadcast with a view of learning
what books most appeal to the young
women Of the English colonies in Africa.
India. Canada, and other parts of the
world 1t has been found that among
these young women Rider Haggard is the
most popular author, with Kipiing as sec
ond choice. And in this unsoDhisticated
consensus. we are told Marie CorelG
takes a very back seat
The fact that Rider Haggard comes
first might at first seem not entirely
satisfactory. But it appears in a pleas
ing light when we consider that il
shows the English girl-the English
colonial girl ct least-to be free from
the morbifc influence Of those modern
writer's who ply the muck-rake of the
soul in fiction For the atmosphere Of
Haggard is AZ least clear and bracing. In
a SlfonSs HdETdtFe style thdt Is Il Ilouel
of its kind, he mingles romance with
healthy sentiment in pleasing contrast
with the Frenchided niceties and obtru-
sive mannerisms which characterize too
much OF our latter-day writing
From a sociological standpoint the Eng
lish colonial girls are surely indicated In
their literary choice. We would be glad
to see a similar result follow such an in
quiry in the United States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
what Is Destroying the Negroes.

From the Greenyille Miss Democrat
The police officers Of Greenville are
doing a good work in ferreting out the
dispensers Of cocaine in this section =
prominent levee contractor said recently
to the writer that the use OF cocaine was
doing more 10 destroy the coiored peo-
pie Of the Delta than any other agency
He said a man or woman under the IN
f3uence Of cocaine was everything that IS
bad. and besides the use Of the drug seems
to destroy the user both mentally and
physically. The penalty for selling Co
caine except on a physicians prescription
is severe, and the courts should all make
a special effort 10 secure the punishment
of those guilty Of violating the law in this
respect
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
CAPITOL GOSSIP.
INC Lightnine FIashcd.

Senator CuIberson spoke yesterday In
defense of the Presidents action in sum
mariIy diseharging the negro troops ac-
cused Of committing the Brownsville out
rage. The Texan talked over two hours
and held the close attention Of the Senate
and crowded galleries. Not once did he
mention the Presidents name, and it was
well toward the close OF his speech before
he referred to him at all
4 care nothing for him" was the way
he put it finally, when It became necessary
to refer directly to President Roosevelt.
He is nothing to me-" the Texas Sena-
tor went on 10 say, adding. And my
relations at the White House are just
about as cordial as are those Of Senator
Foraker
The Ohio Senator looked no. as if start
led For a moment 1t seemed that ne was
about to rise and interject some remarks.
Then f. appeared that he had not under
stood Mr. Cuiberson. Senator Kean. who
was sitting next to Mr.. Foraker. leaned
over b the Ohioan and whispered some
thing In his ears. Senator Foraker shook
his head as If he at last understood. Then
he resumed reading the matter he had
been pouring over while Mr.. Culberson
was speaking.
Senator Lodge frowned when Mr. Cul-
berson referred in the way quoted Sen
ator Spooner, who. il is understood. Is to
make a speech in defense Of the Presi-
dent, looked around at Mr.. Foraker when
the Texan brought IN the name Of the
Ohio statesman. as If 10 see il lightning
were flashing In that neighborhood Ap-
parently satisfied that there was. Mr.
Spooner settled back IN his chair and
twirled his fingers.
The President is alleged 10 have once
referred 20 Senator Culberson as that
detective from Texas"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Knew who Beecher Was.

Prom the Boston Herald
one summers day. a number Of years
ago. when Henry Ward Beecher was pass
ing a part Of his vacation at Litchdeld
Springs. Conn. he passed young lad
N-ho looked az the great preacher so de-
tcrminedly that Mr.. BeeCheT made UP
his mind to speak t. him. He was al
ways very fond Of children, and usually
made friends with them.
What IS your Nance asked Mr.
Beecher.
Johnny Brown modestly answered
the boy.
wei. Johnny. do you know me?"
Know you? Sure ! know you"
Well who am I o.
"Shucks, said the boy, as he hurried
of 10 school, everybody knows you're
the husband Of the lady what wrote
Uncle Toms Cabin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
MIR. RooSeveIt's Course Inevitable.

From the Rochester Herald.
If Mr.. Roosevelt is pursuing blindly n
policy which Is calculated to lead 10 evil
consequences, it is because the trusts pur-
sued that policy in the first instance, aud
compelled the adoption OF methods Of a
corrective character. some of which evi-
IDENTIFY are far from unpalatable TO the
magnates in the background Of this COM
plant. No condemned criminal ever mad
a good opinion Of the hangman, and we
cannot expect the Morgans and the Har-
Timans TO sing the praises of Theodore
Roosevelt at the present stage of the
contest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
How Moody Deduced II.

Prom DE Boston Herald
During the recent campaign for the Re
publican nomination for Congress between
Gardner and Schoheld. Attorney General
Moody, of HaverhiII. while speaking at
rally for Mr.. Gardner. was suddenly inter
rupted by a man who shouted Three
cheers fO~ Mr. Cchofeld."
The cheers were given by about a trio
Of Schoheld sympathizers. and when quiet
was restored Mr. Moody dryly remarked:
II Mr.. Schofeld has the same major
ity outside the hall that he has inside the
han. l am quite sure he is not going to
win
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
His HOnOred Name,

Prom the Chicago Record Herald.
Il find" said the attorney, that will
be able to save you on a technicaIlty. The
indictment was not properly returned"
''HurTah" cried the happy insurance
official I can never repay you for this
It would have broken my heart if I had
brought dishon0r upon the name that was
borne by my father before me and which
viii have 10 be borne by my sons"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Champion Bridge PInrer-

Representative Henry Thomas Dale. Of
the Scranton pa district, is one Of the
champion bridge whist players in the
United States. He attends all the ma
tional meetings Of crack players. and
twice has won the national championship
AT these meetings. There is not another
member Of either branch Of Congress who
Is within hailing distance of the Scranton
statesman as an exponent Of the game
that threatens to take the place Of poker
as the national sport with cards. Nj
meroUs statesmen who thought they knew
something about bridge have been bold
enough TO tackle Mr.. Dale, but none of
Them got anywhere against him. Now
they give him most respectful considera-
ton when a game is proposed, and beg
to be excused Mr.. Dale, like most en-
thusi9stic bridge players. does not play
for money. though he admits that a small
stake adds to the zest Of the game There
are in Washington three or four women
who rank high as bridge players, one or
two OF whom have won honOrs at ma
ti0nal tournaments, but even they are
Outciassed by Mr.. Dale,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
The Michigan Fight.

The Michigan delegation is just now
manifesting q keener concern over the
Senatorial fight soon TO open ut Lansing
than in any other subject of contem-
poraneous interest Among the leading
avOwed candidates are William Alden
Smith, now member Of the House and
". c. Mcmillan. son Of the late Senator
and one OF the richest citizens of the
Wolverine State. The fight for the Sena-
torship precipitated suddenly q change Of
ownership OF the only morning newspa-
per Ia Detroit. the Free Press. Mr.. Ne
MILAN. Col Fred J. Hecker. well known
IN Washington, and Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Eewberry held controlling
interest in the Free Press for nearly two
years. until about week ago. when Col.
Hecker and Mr.. Newberry disposed Of
their interests 10 a brother Of Mr. McAIH-
Ian and +. D. Stair the theatrical man
ager. Under the late prOprietorship Of
the Free Press, Otto Carmichael, who Cor
several years was one Of the best known
Washington correspondents was the pub
Usher of the paper. Mr.. Carmichael did
not support Mr.. Mcmillan for Senator.
When the Hecker-Newberry interest was
sold. Mr. Carmichael retired from the
management of the property. Now the
Free Press is enthusiastically supporting
Mcmillan for the Senatorial succession.
This is causing much talk and epecula-
ton among the Michigauders
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
In the Coming DAYS.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Husband-MaTia, this is going to be
closely contested election, and we've
got to get everybody out. You'll have TO
hurry or you'll be too late
Wlte-Gracious, John! 1 can't vote to-
day There's no use in talking about it,
haven't thing that's fit to wear to
the polls
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Conserve the Forests.

From the New York World
A lumber operator in this city has
bought an immense tract of land in Vir-
ginia, from which, experts tell him. he
can cut 29o,000,O00 feet Of lumber NJ
doubt much Of it is mature. and ought
to be cut But it would be fortunate for
Virginia if her statutes provided. as they
do in Prussia. that for every tree cut
down six must be planted to take its
place.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Likes Dead congressman"

Marcus Aurelius Smith. the DELEGATE
from Arizona, received letter a few days
ago from constituent which reads as
follows.
Hon. Mark smith, Washington. D. c. Dear Sir.
] have voted for Jon every time yurs rn for
'onEfess. and lU amt never done uo-hiu' f0r me
ser Moss. sHon as y0u get this letter ! want
}H o. send mc them IuUIcasluns got out by the
government with tae peoples money every day. and
which has ile ohichuaEios n dead congressman I'd
rather read about dead congressman than anything
else BE sure 90 send rac ali ~ can set holt Of.
The Arizona statesman IS not certain
but he thinks what his constituent wants
Is copy OF tie Congressional Record. so
he can read the speeches made in eulogy
Of Congressman who die in Office.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
some Kind of Weapon Needed.

From the Christian Register
The waiter girl knew a thing or two
about table etiquette. So she shifted
scOTnfully as she said
It's not our CUSTOM to serve a knife
with pie"
MOI" remarked the patron in sur
prise. Then bring me an ak"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Government Coal Lands.

FROM the Baltimore sun
1t cannot be denied that the President
is upon solid ground when he opposes any
disposition Of government coal lands
which VIII enable corporations to use
them for eXtortion and oppressive charges
for one of the prime necessaries Of life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04

II develops since the Trautman ease
that about the only way for a respectable
woman in New York to surely avoid H.
legal arrest at the hands Of some mutton
headed policeman is to be very careful
not to allow herself to slightly resemble
some well-BnoWn crook.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Respectfully Submitted.

From the Houston Post.
The Washington Herald says Teddy
bears make the best pets The Herald's
word goes for much in this office. but
when it comes to pet bears we prefer the
expert opinion of Hon. Angus .AIcSween.
of Washington.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-04
Senatorial Noise.

From the Louisville Courier-JournaI
In his magazine article upon the Irish
sages President Roosevelt says the heroes
OF ancient Erin were celebrated for their
mad roars. fair imitation is en-
joyed by the President now and again
when he prods the Senate.