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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-06-07
HOW GERMANY HELPS BOYS
Pupils Leaving School Are Asked to
Discuss Future Vacation.
WOmen's Committee mt Munich Also
Appointed TO Look After
Training of Girls.

When an American boy leaves school
he does not always know what sort Of
work ne wants or is nj for. Or even when
he knows exactly what kind OF a Job he
desires, he often does not know at all
how to find IT, Such job as he aims for
may not exist within his opportunities Of
place and time, says the Youths Compan-
ion So the boy leaving school may drift
into an unsuitable occupation, or, worse,
into no occupation at all. in spite Of an
honest wish originally 10 work. In Ger
many they order these things better.
Every year printed schedules Of COM
prehensive questions are sent to every
head teacher Of the Munich schools, to
be distributed among the pupils who are
going to leave the schools that year
The pupils are asked 10 put themselves
In communication with the municipal
labor bureau. which viii advise ;hem as
% the choice OF a vocation, and give them
the best chance possible 20 secure work.
Yearly circulars are also sent 10 all the
trade guilds and other labor societies 20
enlist their cooperation.
The children respond readily TO the aid
given them. Boys come by dozens TO
the Offices OF the bureau in search OF
positions as apprentice or beginner. Each
brings a form OF application filled up by
himself but signed by his teacher.
When the bureau finds a place for him
he is notified by post card and presents
himself for examination by the employer,
wherever and whenever the latter may
appoint. Whether the boy takes the job
or not, he must report TO the bureau the
result OF the interview, and this goes on
until work Is procured which suits him
and which he is able TO do
For the di:aotion OF the boys the labor
bureau has prepared. with the aid Of ex-
pert employers and medical men, hand
book Of the industries open TO a boy
This Handbook describes the different
kinds Of work, the qualifications neces-
sary to each. the prospects Of promotion
or steady employment, the health cOndi-
lions, the dangers and difficulties. the cost
and time Of training. and everything else
which the boy and his parents ought to
know before choosing his career.
A ladies' committee mas lately been ap-
pointed to look after the girls from the
schools also. so the young people OF
Munich have a hrst-rate chance for
good start In life.
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SPIRIT OF Discomfort
NOW RIFE IN AMERICA


What do 1 notice most In America
after my Ave years absence7' said an
Englishnan who is revisiting this coun-
try in answer 20 the query Of some
friends at the Cosmos Club the other
evening.
The spirit OF discomfort. When I was
here before America was the greatest
country In the world. the Americans the
greatest people. American institutions
perfect. American manners above criti-
eism. everything that bore the stamp of
made in America far above everything
and all things made in other parts of the
world.
To-day the spirit abroad is quite diff
ferent. Every one is grumbling. every
one is kicking, nothing Is right and yet
you have made prodgious strides in the
past five years. 1 see Improvement on
every side. the country has advanced
more rapidly than would seem possible,
and this advancement is due entirely 70
this spirit OF discomfort. The moment
an intelligent and conscientious person
recognizes thing is wrong he sets about
righting II. and this Is just what has
happened in the United States.
You are no longer SNUG and self-con-
tent. You have come to realize that. al
though America is a mighty country
there is still room for Improvement, and
you have wisely set about making IL
with characteristic American wisdom
and characteristic American energy.
Progress is slow-almost imperceptible to
the constant observer-but I can assure
you that the foreigner who visits Amer
ica after a long absence is quick 10 note
the change for the better, and that he
finds America to-day much pleasanter
place TO live in than It was formerly"
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ENJOYS GET HONORS
IN CENTRAL AMERICA

Mr.. Buchanan and Ambassador Creel
are given an ovation at every place they
stop In Central America, and IL they par
took Of all the banQuets offered them they
would have time for little else. At San
Jose de Guatamela there was feast
splendid arranged in their honor The
table was bower Of flowers. places were
laid for one hundred guests. eighteen
elaborate courses were served and a DIFF
ferent wine was poured for each course
but our special ambassador and his Next
can colleagues are engaged with more
serious matters than social festivities, and
they have not left the ship at the various
ports at which they have touched. but
have sent members OF their suite TO rep
resent them.
Al the banquet at San Jose. Mr.. Buch-
anan's soa and Lieut.. Hannigan occupied
the places Of honor, and the vice presi-
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WELCOME TO AMERICA
AWAITS PRINCE OF WALES

Should the Prince Of Wales come to
America. as, If the persistent rumors are
TO be believed, he surely Will do within
the year, he will be the third of his imme-
diate family to visit this country in the
last half century. His father, King Ed
ward, was the guest Of President Blu
chanan in the last year OF his adminlstra-
tion. and his uncle. Prince Arthur, the
Duke OF Connaught. made a trip through
the United States just ten years later.
when Gen. Grant was President and Eng
land was represented at this Capital by
Sir Edward Thornton.
The beautiful Harriet Lane, President
Buchanan's niece. was the chatelaine Of
the White House at the time Of Prince
Edwards visit, and the future King OF
England could not have had a more de-
hghtful hostess. These two young people
were nearly the same age. and their ac-
quaintance began when President Bu-
chanan was the American Minister at the
Court OF st. James and his niece the most
popular young woman in the diplomatic
circle; so when Queen Vlctoria's eldest
son came TO Washington he found I'm the
President and his family old and valued
friends, who, besides according him all the
official honors due to his rank. saw to It
that nothing was left undOne that could
contribute 10 his pleasure He lived at
the White House. where his room Is still
pointed out, with his valet and secretary
the other members Of his suite being
housed IN a nearby hotel Besides the
several public functions that were given
in his honor. there was constant enter
tanning at the White House OF gay par
ties of young people. and that Americans
have always been so popular with the
present King of Great Britain Is due In a.
great degree TO the hospitable treatment
he received when in this country and the
pleasant impression he carried away
In 1870 Prince Arthur. the Duke OF
Connaught and younger brother OF the
King, included the United States in his
wanderjahr and passed some time at the
Capital, where he was the guest Of Sir
Edward Thornton, at the British Lega-
ton. His visit here was made the excuse
for much entertaining. both official and
unofficial. and the papers Of that period
speak with some JUNCTION Of the state
dinner given TO him by President Grant.
which cost, without counting the wines,
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MR.. LOOMS WELL FITTED
FOR HIS NEW POSITION

No one VIII question the fitness OF Mr.
LOOMS for the position of commissioner
general for the United States 70 the in
ternationaI exposition to be held in
Tokyo three years hence. for his training
for the administration of this important
post has been an ideal one. To begin
with. he is a member Of the LOOMS fam
lily of Connecticut, which, since II set
tied at Windsor In 1885. has been dis
tinguished in the social and political his
tory OF that State. and whose sons have
made brilliant regulations in literature
and science.
Upon quitting college Mr.. LOOMS be-
came connected with the New York
Tribune; later on he was Washington
correspondent for several important pa
pers, and finally became editOr-in-chief
OF the Cincinnati Tribune, which Office
he resigned 10 accept the appointment
as. Minister TO Venezuela. Previous to
this. however. he had served as consul
at st. Etienne. France. and his clever
and scholarly reports from there met
with high favor in the Department Of
State. many Of them being translated
and published by the foreign govern
ments whose interests they discussed.
1t was. too. while serving at St Et!eune
that Mr.. LOOMS undertook with some
enthusiasm the finding OF new markets
for American goods abroad. and his ac-
tivity in this direction was the prime
reason for his appointment to Venezuela
From this seething South American re-
public he was transferred 20 Portugal.
thence TO the Department OF State. where
he was for a time Acting Secretary. to
his new position; therefore the commits
sioner general brings years OF careful
training and a broad experience. This
equipment, together with his agreeable
manners. pleasing address. and broad
knowledge Of human nature, Will en-
able him 10 make many friends for his
country In Japan. which. despite all the
political buncombe. is. after all. not hos
tile toward US.
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some $500. The ball given for him at
the British Legation was, however, the
star performance Of his visit. when all
the leading statesmen and all the pretty
girls available were assembled in honor
Of this youth Of twenty. who was gal
liant figure In the uniform OF ar officer
OF the British Rifles. as he escorted his
hostess. Lady Thornton. in a robe OF
blue MORE antique. with paniers OF
satin" between the lines of admiring
guests. Prince Arthur was quite as agree
able, quite as amiable as his elder
brother. made friends wherever he went.
and there are dowegers who still recall
with pleasure the dance they had with
him in Washington nearly forty years
ago.
But these two British princes had not
reached their majority when they visited
the United States. The present Prince OF
Wales, whom we look forward with
pleasure 10 receiving. is. on the contrary,
man Of middle age. well into the for
ties. with children of his own. the eldest.
who will. in the ordinary course of
events. be one day King of Great Britain.
being fourteen. the youngest six years of
age. Ii is, therefore, mature man Of
the world. a student of men and affairs,
who, With his future high Office in view,
has thought deeply on the problems OF
tho day that we will be called upon to
entertain, and he VIII be "a chiefs
amang US takin' notes." which. whether
he ''prents' them or no, Will serve a
wise purpose.
Prince George OF wales has already
many warm friends here. Americans
whom he has met in London. where they
are almost as thick these days as native
born Britishers. and dur ng his travels
in Australia, whittier he went to open the
first Parliament. and his sympathy with
his cousins on this side OF the water is
well known. A royal welcome awaits
this popular prince when he does come TO
the United States, and those who know
best say that his visit is planned for
some time in the fall
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HOW TRAMPS ARE MADE.
Forward Rush OF Industry and In
ventiOn Ii n Primary Cause.

Forward hush OF industry and In
ventiOn Ii n Primary Cause.
Ea-uest Poole. In May EWryhoiy's
Here are the forces that help to jar
men and boys loose, forces that have
doubled in the last twenty years and are
still increasing: New labor-saving ma
chimes 10 make use OF child labor. new
machines TO speed up the American pace.
In the last ten years the railroads, the
mines, the factories, mills, and docks have
MANNED over 100000 men. And the pub
lie Is paying the pensions. For thousands
OF CTipples thrown out Of their regular
work. take TO the road. and, with no
miracle coming 10 turn them back be-
come out-and-out tramps and buns, doing
no work at all, begging and stealing
their way. Rush and slack seasons. de-
handing more and more armies OF sur
plus labor; the swift growth of industry.
bringing TO America millions Of immi-
grants, over half OF them young men who
come alone: and most Of all the rail-
roads, demanding increasing thrOngs OF
nomadic camp workers; the railroads.
the real hot circus tempting boys 20
the road and giving 10 all kinds of hobOes
easy and free means OF travel Lastly,
the huge tenement hives. where year by
year people are packed in tighter where
year by year life ;srOws more nervous
and tense and restless.
And deep under all these conditions, re-
spending 10 the chances they offer. the
old human love Of the road that lies deep
down In the souls Of men-the wander
lus' OF humanity.
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RIVER TRAFFIC IN MEXICO.
How Products of the Interior Are
Brought to the Coast.


II would be a difficult matter TO esti-
mate the number OF people who are d.
rectly dependent upon the mercantile
supplies OF this port, but II Is certain that
the number can be written with six fig
ures. says the Tampico correspondent IN
the Mexican Herald. More than 5000 Of
these boats are in commission on the
Tamesi and Panuco rivers. they vary in
length from 20 10 so feet. and carry the
wild and cultivated products OF the in
terror 10 Tampico, where they discharge
their cargoes and reload with merchan-
disc and other supplies
With two great waterways. the Tamesi
and the Panuco. the native navigatOrs
find their business profitable. despite the
fact that II requires about thirty days 20
make a round trip 10 distant points on
the river. Every conceivable form OF
tropical plant and fruit may be found in
their cargoes. as we'll as native-made
earthenware and other manufactured ar
ticles. A long pole is the only compass
required by the captain Of one of these
barques, but he wields the bamboo which
pilots him safely over the shOal-flled
waters of a tropical waterway. Many
u tilO bloll1attohs ulotiS ttiO tiNNt0 hSFR
several OF these boats in commission all
the time, carrying their smaller products
to the market and bringing back supplies
for the hacienda.
In the early hours Of the morning green
bananas are piled UP along the wharves
like cordwood baskets OF cocoanuJs, pine
apples. wild and cultivated lemons. and
oranges. and innumerable other products
Of the tropics can be seen in enormous
quantities. And IL is surprising how
quickly the supply Of the day is exhaust
ed. A string Of freight cars on the track
opposite the market is waiting for por-
ton Of most every cargo. and by noon
there is little left but the small fruits and
vegetables in moderate quantities.
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RAYS AFFECT BALLoONIsTs.
WASHINGTON LIFE, OFFICIAL AND OTHERWISE ~
Sun Beats sIuch Fiercer After Dense
Atmosphere Is Passed.

AT the height of two miles. the sun
shines with a fierce intensity unhscVn
below, where the dust and the denser air
scatter the rays. which, thus diffused.
lose their intensity while nIumining every
nook and corner OF our houses. At
heights exceeding five miles. this diffused
light says a writer in the Atlantic
Monthly, is mostly gone. and the sun
shines glowing ball. sharply outlined in
a sky OF which the blue is so dark as TO
approach blackness, AT the outer limits
OF the atmosphere, the sun would appear
a brilliant star of massive size among
other stars; and If one stepped from It's
burning rays into shadow he would enter
Egyptian darkness. At the height Of a
mile and a half, we found II necessary 10
shelter our faces to prevent sunburn, al
though the air around us was but little
warmer than that OF the previous night,
being about 20 degrees. AS the afternoon
wore on and the balloon began TO cool
and sink, we were obliged 10 throw out
much sand. casting il away a scoopful at
a time. and just after sunset. II was even
necessary to empty two or three bags at
once
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ton Of coal under a steam engine Yet
steam engines still prevail. The United
Statse Of ninety years hence will not per-
nit that wasted energy to float out Of its
smoSestacks. Every stream in the coun-
try with a sufficient fan OF water will be
utilized for the manufacture Of electric
current from water power eliminating
the fuel proposition from a large per-
centage Of the factories OK the country.
transportation viii be a science ninety
years hence instead Of the enigma It is
to-day The railroads will carry the profit
able high-class freight, while the low
class slow freight will be transported on
inland waterways The country confesses
to-day that II does not understand the
problems OF transportation. but It also
announces that II is determined TO study
the subject until II does understand st.
Ninety years will see the means Of trans
portatiOn separated from the stock gam
bling business, 10 be conducted on sound
principles in the interest Of transpoTta-
ton
By the year 200 the reforested areas OF
the country will be yielding magnificent
returns. and the folly OF the reckless de-
mutation OF the mountains Will have been
-
be in force by which the forests Will fur
nish each year a sufficient amount OF
lumber for necessary uses, the while re-
storing itself automatically About that
time the question OF opening the govern
ment fuel deposit reserves viii be a live
topic. and the wisdom OF the policy OF
conservation of natural resources viii be
proved.
Members OF Congress will read from
Photographic copies Of the, newspapers Of
1908 the accounts OF the meeting Of the
governors at the White House IN the ad-
ministration Of President Roosevelt. They
Will praise the men who participated and
al them blessed. Al the same time, no
doubt, tSey VIII comment on the fact that
the poor quality OF paper used In 1908 re-
suited fifty years ago in the necessity OF
photographing the files in the Congress
siOnal Library before il was too late.
They will then refer to the excellent con-
dition Of the newspapers OF 1908. with
their strong paper and excellent ink. Not
all Of the processes OF the modern sys-
TEN Of manufacture are superior 70 the
old-fashioned way But long before the
year 200 the newspapers will be printed
on paper made from cotton stalks. or corn
| stalks or some other plant which can DO
grown as an annual crop.
The effect OF new and unindicated
changes in industry cannot be estimated,
but II present conditions are carried for
ward 70 their natural results, the indus
trial life Of the fuI-grown America will
be wonderful beyond the grasp OF our
imaginations. The next ten years promise
10 bring forth things that viii materially
affect our destinies. The future Of Amer
| lean industry is assured: the growing
pains We are having now will not last
| long.
Copyright. l9os By Frederic J. Haskin.)
Tomorrow when America Is
GrOwn-EducatiOn.
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The Ruling Passion.

Prom Puck.
The colonel is a very sick man." SYM
pathetically said the attending physician.
the auctioneer's anxious wife.
His pulse is now going at one hundred
and -Four"
Going at 1O4!' feebly cried the invalid.
At lO4 Going at 104l Who'll make it
los? 1O5. do I hear FOR a pulse that has
been running steadily for forty-seven
years and never once stopped? l05. will
you gimme? Who'll make IL 1862"
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dividing the wall into panels, plain beam
ceiling through the livins-roon and din
ing-room. all of the woodwork including
floors. OF Washington fir stained in shades
Of green.
There are two finished rooms on the
second floor. and the balance Of the space
left for storage purposes. Located over
the kitchen and bathroom is small tank
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dent Of the republic presided over the
feast, the President OF Guatemala. Cab
rera, being practically a prisoner in his
own palace. from which he has hardly
dared 20 stir since the attempt Of last
year upon his life when he weat to re-
ceive the newly appointed American Min
lister. Mr.. Heimke. Among Ambassador
Creels suite on this special mission is
his brother-in-law. Deputy Ureata, one of
Mexico's most prominent citizens. who Is
pleasantly known here through HIS daugh-
ter, who was the guest OF Mrs. A. r.
Shepherd last winter.
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ANCIENT INDIAN ORDER.
Strange Religious Rites Observed by
Remnant OF New England Tribe.


Remnant OF "A New England Tribe.
Up in the northeast corner OF the State
there is small band Of Seneca Indians
on reservation OF the same name. This
is a remnant of a nation Of Indians that
can be traced from the original New Eng
land States, as they were forced west and
south by the encroachments OF the whites
and the battle arm of stronged India
bands that were constantly warning
against them, says the Muskosee cor
respondent in the Kansas City Times.
Among this little band OF Indians, prob
ably not more than 100 all told, there
are some curious heather rites that seem
to be instructive with the tribe
Among them there is an old order
known as The Wood Face Those who
belong to the order can call In the Wood
Faces in case Of sickness, as Is often
done. They go through a performance
that is calculated 20 drive out from the
sick person the evil spirit that may be
lowering around the bed. These faces
are masks made out OF wood. usually
carved 10 represent human form OF
some character, but sometimes made 20
represent the head Of an animal They
are painted red and black. with large sill
yer eyes and a horse tail for hair.
Arrayed IN one OF these hideous masks.
together with rattles made OF turtle shells
fastened together at the outer edges with
small stones inside and tied TO the legs
OF the Wood Faces as they dance, roll
and kick, singing their incantations the
while. the Indians present a scene caIcu-
lated TO drive away any evil spirit that
might happen along and incidentally drive
the life out Of the patient
II appears that this organization has
been in the tribe for many generations,
the modes Of procedure differing some
times but following the same general
character. It's secret signs and symbols
are guarded as closely as Masonry and
It's fraternal features are as binding. It's
spiritual benefits are believed in i'm
rlIcIflNr
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WILL YOURSf

A waiting cottage hy the sea.
A packed-and-ready Family,
In state q glad expectancy
Arrzyed in smiles.
Advantages beyond compare.
Not least a Millionaire
Whom each Fair Daughter plans TO snare
With maiden wiles.
A Despot's ad8mant decree,
A panic-Strcken Famiiy
On verge q Wild profanity.
on depths Of voc.
Detected wall the Daughters Fair.
Some othcr'n set that millionaire
But vain are bribe. invective, prayer
The cook won't so!
Puck
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room. It is designed to have full base
ment under the entire house. giving ample
space for laundry, vegetable cellars, and
heating apparatus. with outside entrance
and steps. The exterior walls are shin
gled, the shingles being stained with light
brown shade on the walls and the roof
shingles stained red or reddish brown,
and all sash painted white.
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How About Sc nnhrf

From Punch.
Betty Cwho has just heard the story Of
Gelert)-And did the man really kill the
dog, daddy2
Daddy-Yes. You see, he thought It
had killed his child.
Betty-would you do the same If Don
killed baby?
Daddy-Certainly.
Betty very thoughtfullyl - Poor old
DOnl
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prefer. a bit maIiclously. in response to
his insistence, little man, big head, heap
talk. say nothing. much fool