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The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

The season for whiskers has arrived"
says Richard r. Greene. Of Minneapolis.
Mimi, who is staying at The Arlington.
and viii leave for home to-day. AIr
Greene is lawyer and was here on bust
ness before the departments Yes. the
season for WhiSkeTS has arrived" he re-
peated. with q twinkle in his eve.
It comes with the dawning Of the sere
and yellow autumn, and lasts until the
robins sing upon the front lawns Of the
city.
Those who observe It each year have
felt in the last few days the call that
comes TO devotees. There was something
IN the atmosphere premOniIorv of the
advent Of the season, and when that gale
hit Minneapolis recently il swept aside
all hesitation. For a fortnight. many men
of my city viii go about looking as
though they We're members i'm good
standing of the Ancient and Perpetual
Order of Hoboes The minute bristles
that have been exposed to the weather
but few hours viii be encouraged 10
come forth and display themselves in all
their glory.
Stubby boards eventually will bloom
forth into dignifed hirsute face protec-
tors, and the women of the city will
nave opportunity TO decide which style of
WhlskeTs is most fascinating.
II Is said the Fairbanks cut of whis-
kers viii be very popular this winter.
The first piercing blast that presages cold
weather Is the warning accepted by all
men who let their boards grow during
the months that the snow files Many
men viii wear the whiskers to keep their
races from being frost-bitten. Others ara
convinced their weak thrOats are safe
guarded by the warm covering supplied
by mother nature. Singers affect the
comfortable facial adornment in the cold
season, believing it prevents cold and
sore throat"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
DOES IT MEAN WAR?
Newspaper Alarmed by Our Naval
Preparations.

From the New York Sun
Mr.. Roosevelt has reafirmed his inten-
tion Of sending the entire effective naval
force Of this country 10 the Pacific Ocean,
and simultaneously the general board has
delivered 10 Secretary Metcalf its recon-
mendations for the increase Of the navy.
The two facts are vitally correlated.
Those who apparently have the right to
express authoritative explanations Of the
object Of transferring the navy TO the
Western ocean persist in saying that Il is
for practice. We regret 20 say that we
share the japanese belief that the expla-
nation is false.
The navy is going to the Pacific Ocean
for war with Japan. and Japan recognizes
the fact and is en9rgeticaIly preparing for
it. Once the operation Of transferring our
ships 70 Pacific waters has been accom-
plished war is inevitable.
IL IS an insane project
The American people do not want to go
70 war with japan, nor with any other
country; but the American people are ap-
parently without recourse or voice. There
is little or no hope that Congress viii
dare TO oppose the Presidents plans.
il is one Of the most serious situations
that have confronted this country. and
the only mitigating consideration that we
are able TO discern Is that the activity of
the Navy Department-and Of the War
Department, toO-is at this present mo-
ment indicative OF a full sense of the
gravity Of the impending crisis.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
HIGHER PRICES FOR COAL.
Yet the Annual Production Has In
creased 5,0OO, 900 Tons.

From the New York World.
Figures are produced 20 show that the
production Of anthracite coal thus far
this year has brokeu by almost 5OO0.OO0
tons that Of the corresponding period in
the record year, 1906. The statement
comes from the United States Geological
Survey. II ought 10 put an Official quie-
tus upon all talk Of a coal famine for
the coming winter. especially as It has
been preceded by contradictory declara-
lions on the part Of the wholesalers in
anthracite. When the men who control
the mines by Mr. Baer's brand Of divine
delegation are not agreed in wanting a
famine, IL Is not likely that there will
be one.
Nevertht Iess, coal IS $6.2j a ton in New
York, and another advance is promised
for October !, with unlimited excuses 10
draw on for further increases. Mine sup
plies have gone up. especially in the lum-
Der line The drawing out OF last spring 5
cold season made serious inroads on the
years coal stock in hand. There IS
scarcity OF water in the anthracite re-
gions. And the miners are making money
so fast they will not do a fun months
work Such are some of the troubles that
assail the God-fearing producers and en-
barrass them In their righteous task Of
blessing the poor consumer most OF the
time
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
"My Lord Birhnn.v

Prom the Boston Transcript.
The emphasis which the press puts upon
lord bishop" tn its references to the
Bishop OF London, suggests unfamiliarity
with the fact that that is a courtesy des-
lgnation applied in Great Britain to every
wearer Of a miter in the Church Of Eng
land. Even the incumbent of Solar and
Man is referred 10 as lord bishop. and
addressed as your grace" or my lord
The courtesy of the church gives the mis-
sionary, colonial. and American bishops
the same address as those of Great Brit
ain whenever they are present in that
country. Americans in London are oc-
casionally startled by the announcement
in the church column of the Times that
the lord bishop" of Massachusetts. or
Connecticut, or North Dakota. will preach
at st. Pauls on the Sunday designated.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Baltimore as an Advertiser

Baltimore has reaped more benefit than
any other city outside the Virginia bor-
der from the jamestown Exposition. if
one may judge from the amount Of self
advertising that she has done at the
fair.
All the civic organizations Of the Mon
umentsl City have sent to the exposition
handsome booklets, which have been lib
orally distributed among the thousands
Of visitors who have found their way
into the grounds. Money has not been
spared by these public-spiTited bodies IN
putting her attractions and advantages
commercial and Other--befOre the country
as represented there. Advertising always
pays, whether the subject be an individ-
uaI business enterprise or a city seeking
to enlarge its commercial patronage. It
may be taken for granted that every dol
lar which BaltimOre's wide-awake citi-
zens have put out in this direction will
come back to them many times multi
piled The only surprising thing about 1t
IS that other cities have not seen fit to
take similar advantage Of the great fair
The Crown OF the Chesapeake" Is the
appropriate title Of particularly attrac-
tive book which has been widely dissem-
mated at jamestown. Issued by the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton Of Baltimore, it is real work Of
art, rejecting credit upon the city. the
association. and the craftsmen who made
il. IN articles compiled and written by
such prominent men as Gov. Warield, of
Maryland; Gov. Swanson, Of Virginia:
President Tucker. of the exposition: ex-
Mayor Timanus, Of Baltimore, and Rich
ard II. Edmonds, editor of the Manufac-
tuTeTs' Record, il contains information
which is of wide general interest and
doubtless every man who was so for
tunate as to secure a copy put It down
in his trunk or his valise and carried il
back home with him. Illustrated with
cuts of the principal buildings and beauty
spots in and around the city, 1t is a pic
torial guide 10 Baltimore, as well as a
compendium Of the general history and
natural and commercial resources of
Maryland and its metropolis.
The jamestown Exposition presented a
great opportunity for effective advertis-
ing, and Baltimore grasped it in no half
hearted manner. The results may be
watched by the foolish virgins" among
it's sister cities with interest
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
GOLD AT A DISCOUNT.
Only Paper and silver Accepted as
Currency in New Orleans.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
A visitor 20 this city yesterday rendered
a gold coin Of the United States in pay
ment FOR a purchase. and was informed
that the gold was not wanted. and if ac-
cepted Ii would be at a discount Of per
cent, or cents on the dollar.
Some years ago II came to the knowl-
edge Of the writer that a lady visitor
from Texas, being supplied only with
gold coin, found such difficulty in shop
ping with it that it became necessary to
exchange it for paper. 1t was offered in
a prominent bank in this city, and al
though the coins had just come out of
the san Francisco mint, the bank would
only accept them az d discount The
situation seemed either so absurd OF SO
unreasonable that il was only cleared up
by taking the money to the subtreasury.
where II was at once. and without the
slightest hesitation, exchanged for green
backs.
1t has become an interesting fact that.
although the Democracy in the South had
been from its beginning and up 10 the
civil war hard-money party. its success
in paying debts with Confederate paper
seems to have turned its head. and il
became the most strenuous champion OF
paper and silver money. The prejudice
against gold Is remarkable.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
WI TING-FANG'S USEFULNESS.
Necessity of Having Discreet Man
In Chinese Legation.
From the Providence Journal

rum Lle EFoFlQeuCe Journal.
There seems 10 be doubt AT Washing
ton as 10 the acceptability Of WI Ting
fang as Minister from China 70 the
United States. His extra-official actlvi-
ties during his previous term were not
always judicious, and he was cause Of
no little anxiety to the State Department
on more than one occasion. Since the re-
lauOns between the United States and
China are likely to beeome more rather
than less delicate during the next few
years the representatives Of both coun-
tries should be men Of discretion. Tt is
also charged against Mr. Wu that he
urged on the recent Chinese boycott of
American goOdS-an act. indeed. Of which
he was quite capable. The truth Of such
an accusation is not in question. the fact
that IL is made is a disqualification. There
must be other possible successors OF. Sir
Chentung Liang-Cheng against whom
none Of the objections suggested can be
brought Even If the State Department
does not actually object to the return OF
Wa Ting-fang any prejudice against him
must interfere with his usefulness.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

has tried three times-tried HIS hest
and failed each time; the last time. in
deed. rather ingloriously. Never a whim-
per, never a complaint! lie has taken
his medicine like the gallant gentleman
he is-without the faintest sign OF
bitterness or the slightest evidence OF a
wry face. This is not, Of course, other
wise than as il should be-but It is in
marked and splendid contrast 10 the man
ner IN which the somewhat eccentric
Lord Dunraven snarled and INDUCED in
nasty and sinister remarks when he. too,
tried and failed
Sir Thomas should be granted all lati-
tude that he asks not inconsistent with
fairness and right. This country loves o
good. cheerful loser-lOves him we'll SiY
Thomas is. as the small boys would say.
the real goods" among sportsmen, and
We hazard no great measure Of fame as
a prophet when we say that he will sail
If the race occur-with the best wishes
Of a great big section of the American
people. And if he win the trophy-no
tears will be shed.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

1t viii be disappointing in the extreme
If the proposed return Of Sir Thomas
Upton TO the contest for supremacy in
the English-American yachting world is
IN any manner prevented or for any rea-
son indefinitely postponed
Americans have come TO like this gall
liant, plucky. and thoroughly sportsman
Ike Irishmau immensely. They want
him TO have another chance to achieve
that upon which his heart has been set
for years, and to bring about the consum-
nation Of an honorable ambition he has
cherished so sDlendidly. Never a more
intrepid or a more thoroughly worthy
contestant ever offered a challenge. He
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Secret service and the prince

/ SecTef service ana the Prince.
Most well-informed persons know that
up to two or three years ago the use
Of operatives Of the United States Secret
! Service as protectors of the persons OF
/ the President was not authorized by law
/ One or two Congresses back, a kindly
disposed Appropriations Committee de-
/ cided it would be we'll to legalize a prac-
| tice of such long standing. and its de-
cision was approved by both Houses. But,
so far as we know, there has never been
any authorization Of the employment Of
post-office inspectors as detective guards,
/ although they are pressed into service in
that capacity on the occasion of practi-
cally all OF the Executives journeys away
from the Capital, if not all Of them.
It would be interesting to know the
exact range OF the Secret Services activ-
ities. We believe that the service. being
part of the Treasury Department, as
it IS, is designed primarily, If not ex-
clusively as a bureau for the detection
of coin counterfeiting and the arrest
and prosecution OF counterfeiters. The
former use Of operatives as Presidential
bodyguards without direct authorization
was by no means such a perversion Of
the functions Of the organization as VIC
hear OF from time 10 time, a case re-
ported by the New York Sun-assuming
the accuracy OF the story-being partic-
ularly noteworthy According to the Sun.
a woman who was native Of Sweden
requested an audience with Prince VIII
helm. Of that country. when he was In
the metropolis not long ago. One OF the
rules Of the Swedish court is that no
improper person shall be presented to Il
member Of the royal family. according
to the story. and as neither the prince
nor any Of those in his confidence knew
much about the woman, an answer to
her request was deferred. Then the
Swedish minister took the matter up with
the State Department, which. I'm turn,
communicated with the headquarters Of
the Secret Service. The result. accord
ing to the Sun. was that New York
agents of the service were ordered 10
investigate the woman's record. This
was found TO be faultless, and the Secret
Service men so reported, whereupon the
woman was received by the prince with
much eclat and a great flow Of the
Swedish language.
Assuming the truthfulness Of this tale.
it would seem that the uses 10 which
the service is put are many and diverse.
1t occurs to us. however, that the Dis
trict Of Columbia. the home Of the or
ganization, is not getting its share OF
the favOrs which are so lavishly dis
trihuted, and that cur good friend Chief
Wilkie should do something tangible to
show his appreciation Of the esteem in
which he is held locally He might. for
example lend the District government a
few OF his best men to help find Dorsey
Foultz, or to aid in the determination Of
why handbook making IS a heinous
crime and the big track boOkmaker IS
given the glad hand and much coin Of the
realm. These are only suggestions,
though. We leave the decision as TO the
exact form the peace offering shall take
to Mr. Wilkie himself, as well as the
denial or confirmation Of the interesting
story we have related here. on authority.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Interstate Commerce in Oil.

From the indianapolis star.
merce by State corporations is illustrated
by the Standard Oil Companys pipe line
1t appears that the oil Of independent
producers in the Ohio. Indiana, and other
Western fields is billed either TO Union
Vile, n Y, or Centerbridse, Pa, whence
1t IS supposed to be Teshipped by the
New Jersey pipe line As a matter OF
fact there is no town IT either place
no refinery. no Notwithstanding but an
oil tank and 2 pump. The oil simply
goes under New Jersey laws and
Standard schedule of rates What an
awful infringement Of State rights it
would be il these pipe lines were incor-
porated under ii Federal law!
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
OUR SOUTHERN NEIGHBOR.
Reasons for Closer Relations Be-
tween United States and Mexico.

From the New York Tribune.
Between the United States and Mexico
relations should. and. indeed must be.
close and increasingly profitable to both
parties. The two countries abut imme-
diately upon each other for more than
eighteen hundred miles. or twice as far
as from New York to Chicago. IN going
to and from our Panama Canal 2 large
part of our commerce must 20 past the
coasts and ports Of Mexico. When the
interCOntinental railroad scheme Is full
filled, as Il bids fair to be In the not
remote future all our railroad traffic to
and from the Central and South Amer
lean countries will pass through Mexico.
About three-quarters of a billion dollars
OF American capital is now invested I'm
enterprises in Mexico. and the amount
is steadily Increasing. Of late there has
been strong inclination. not, Of course.
toward anything like political union. but
toward political or diplomatic co-opera-
tion between the two countries, especially
in negotiations with the Central Amer
iCan states All these circumstances en-
phasize strongly and happily the rela-
tons Of sisterhood which exist between
the two nations and forecast their per
petuity
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
IIICHf

She lies IN the hammock, this slender
young thing
'Tis one OF those hammocks slung high
in the air
While sit beneath her, and give her a
swing
She is fair,
And she lazIly sways Ike bird on a
bough
Then at last breaks the silence; her
mandates are these.
Il am going TO get outlook the other
way now,
If you please"
My face is averted. a swish and a rush
Shes out of the hammock before you
could speak.
And there's just a suggestion OF half a
blush
On her cheek,
And thus go my thoughts: rs her maid
enly soul
SO modest that ankles she looks on as
shocking
or is she so skinny? Or IS there a hole
In her stockingg''
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
DE AMICITIA.

When hollow hearts are most unkind.
When Weeps the rain and sObs the wind
True as the polar star / find
M'umbrella.
When hghtnings fash and thunders roar.
When temDests rage and torrents pour,
Faithful and fearless at the door,
Mumbrella
4 sentry straight from head 10 heel.
All clad IN silk and ribbed with steel.
he keeps my gate with sleepless zeal.
II umbrella.
And in the field a comrade bold.
Above my head bis shield doth hold,
To guard me from my death Of cold.
M'umbrella.
There's many face that's false and fair:
There's many foemsn unaware;
But everm0Fe usy life shall share
Mumbrella.
And when his ribs are uidely hit.
And when his silks are sOrely split,
III get him a complete refit,
Aiy tried.
Ny true,
Suppressed emotionl,
a umbrella ~Puck
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Sot Much of n Compliment.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
In reappointing Wu Ting-fang minister
plenlpOtenuary 10 the United States.
China is not paying us any too much Of
a compliment In his own country Mr..
WI is not especially esteemed. It would
be more polite, perhaps, to say that he
Is not appreciated. lie is regarded by
his fellOw-coUntTymen more as a linguist
and 2 foreign devil than a statesman and
a diplomat.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
MEN AND THINGS.
some Strange Money.


There is a lot OF paper money issued
by the United States which few people
would recognize if they saw it, The
other day there came out Of the vaults
OF a bank az Rochester. Ind, a package
Of s. national bank notes Of the issue
Of 1865. They showed on one side an en-
craving Of a historical character, the
diverse side showing man presenting an
Indian maiden 10 three women. emblem
attic of Europe. Asia. and Africa. These
bins, which have been practically out Of
circulation for some time were Hailed
as couHterfeits and when the cashier OF
the Rochester bank went to Chicago and
tried, for curiosity. to pass them over
the counters Of Chicago banks they were
in each instance refused The other day
a man was arrested for trying to pass
Slo0 note with a bright red back. and
yet it was a perfectly good bill, being q
specimen Of the frs; gold certificates.
which made their appearance in 1866.
Another curious and little known note is
the three -year-interest note Of July Il,
1861 These notes were made payable 10
order. and were IN denominations OF $50.
$780, $500 $1,000. and 5000. They were en-
graved only on one side, the other side
being left blank for Endorsement. Another
bill that is rare is the note of 1864 They
were compouud-interest notes at 5 per
cent, compounded semi-annualiy. On the
back of each bill was a table showing
the value OF the bill every six months,
the principal and interest being payable
only al maturity, but the notes were al
ways increasing in value. One collector
has one Of these notes which has been
bearing per cent interest from February
26 1879. down TO the present year. It is
a 80 bill, and any man would have diff
Guilty in passing it. and yet. as a matter
OF fact, il is worth 81.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Civic Spirit Needed.

F7oIn the Sprlngued Hefnibcsn.
The great need of America to-day is
more civic spirit among its citizens, and
the fundamental reason for our scandal
Gus failures in municipal government is
the lack Of this civic or public spirit We
are putting money price on everything.
until now even the honors and response
biuties Of public position and opportuni-
ties for public service are being tagged
with the dollar mark
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
VIZ. Holmes.

''The fellow thatH smoke cigarettes IS
a pup announced the assertive stranger
on the back platform.
Il heartily agree with YOU" said the
man addressed. But how did you know
wouldn't be insuIted By your state
ment2'
Huh I smelled the old pipe you've
got In your pocket the minute I got on
the carr
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Timely Topics.

"One Of our prominent married citi-
zens, remarked Uncle Goshall Hemlock,
commenced last week 70 talk about af
finities IN "A periervld manner"
And what h8ppened?"
other prominent citizens commenced
to talk about tar, with a few observations
on the subject Of feathers. This seemed
20 have the required effect since which
We're all happy an united az in. talkin'
politics.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
MeEnIomnninc Terna

I TOIn me HOUSTON Post
Whether garmented in the verdure and
blossom of the smiling spring, or bathed
in the kindly warmth Of the summer sun,
or radiant Ia the flaming beauty of au-
tumn time, or mantled in the drifted
SHOWS, she is the same matchless. mu
nificent. militant. melodious. miraculous.
magnetiferOus, magnaEimOus, macrocos-
mic, millesimal. multiloquent old Texas,
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Doubtless wouldn't Decline.

From the Boston Herald.
Ten thousand a year is enough for any
man, and all he ought to be allowed to
receive, says Gov. Yon Yonson. of Min
nes0ta. And yet he probably wouldn't de-
cline to accept a position that commands
a salary OF $4,000, with an official resi-
dence thrown in.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Practical Advice.

De Lush-Mcsosh told DR. Weise that
he experienced great difficulty in walking,
and asked him what he should take.
Won Stoo-What did the doctor advise
water
De Lush-No; a hanson.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Diet for Every Man

From the Bohemian.
Jam-fOr car conductors.
Cereals-for novelists.
Beets-fOr policemen.
Saratoga chips-for gamblers.
Pi-for printers.
Corn-for chirOpOdists.
StarCh-fOT henpecked husbands.
GUmdTOps-fOr dentists.
Taffy-fOT after dinner speakers.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

1t appears that every officeholder in
the Schmitz ring has been renomlnated
in San Francisco except Schmitz him
SELF. II San Francisco really likes that
sort Of thing. why should IT hesitate to
play out the entire string?
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
Manufacturer.

We've no time for making merry
As we should.
For we aIl are busy, very,
Making good.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
CIoud on Our Hnnninen.

From the indianapolis News.
Busy as most of US are these days,
every once in a while we manage TO
pause long enough TO wonder why it
takes so long for the news of the busting
Of the meat trust TO reach the price
of meat
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30
An Opening for Loeb.

From the Albany Argus.
The talk Of President ROoseveIt's be-
coming an editor points to an appropriate
opening for our townsman, Mr. Loeb. as
proofreader. The prOofreader is always
TO blame
The Washington herald., 1907-09-30

1t appears, from the figures OF
Standard Official that Mr. Rockefeller
lost Sl07,OO0,0O0 and gave away $i0l 100000
during the time he was making S147. 900 100.
Evidently he had pretty fair running
start in the game