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The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
TO-morrow-Japanes secret SER
vice.
SAFEGUARDING A NEW EPOCH.
Country VIII Net Tolerate Govern
ment by An Oligarchy.


ment by An Oligarchy.
From the World To-day.
Il is not every man who can read the
signs of the times Some OF US are blind
and some of us have hallucinations. But
one thing is plain even TO the blindest-
the past few years in the United States
have closed one epoch and have begun
new. They have been years OF storm and
stress. Even more than we have been
aware. democracy Itself has been on trial
The country has faced fundamental
issue Are laws 10 be obeyea. or are they
to be evaded?
We are by no means saints as yet, but
we have begun 20 Learn the meaning OF
the word law. Our courts are not all they
should be. but they are more respected
than they were ten years ago. Our Con-
gressmen are TOO friendly with lobbyists,
but they are more susceptible 70 public
opinion. Business men. maybe. are no
more honest than they were once, but
they are less inclined q play upon the
brink OF dishonesty. This new epoch IS
not the work OF any one man, although
President Roosevelt deserves gratitude
for his share in bringing It to pass. It is
a new phase IN the development Of de.
moCracy TO be seen in national. municipal
and even state government, as well as in
every walk of life.
II is no wonder that men who have
played fast and loose with the law should
think themselves aggrieved. A man with
privileges that he has come TO believe are
vested rights dislikes 20 be told that he
must bow 20 a higher law than that which
his attorney formulates. Nobody likes 20
be less important than he has been. But
it would be worse than idle 10 attempt 10
bring back the past. 1t would be sheer
foOlishness.
Unless We utterly mistake the temper OF
the country at large, we have reached a
very simple alternative: Are the American
people stEong enough 20 regulate the ad-
ministration OF great corporations, or ara
We TO have fastened upon Us an 0ligarehy
from which there is no release except
through revolution? And there is no ques-
ton that the country chooses the first al
Tentative.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
IN THE FISHING SEASON.
Annual Sacrifice of the Humble hut
Useful Angle Worm.

From the indianapolis News
Tie flshworms are beginning 10 move.
as they do with beautiful regularity al
the earliest approach OF spring. They set
tie pace. and soon after they begin 10
move. so does the fisherman. and fhen the
fish. Why does the fshwOrm. alias angle-
worm, alias earthw0rm. alias (scientific)
oligochaeta. leave it's safe winter quarters
below the frost line and burrow its way
toward the surface. only TO be pursued by
the ruthless fisherman, or If it protrude its
exploring head the smallest fraction of a
degree above ground, to be seized by the
predacious robin and violently dragged
from its native element? Why. ne ask
again, does the fishworm, alias g.. incu-
these deadly risks by leaving its winter
quarters as soon as the earth begins 10
soften. and the earliest spring rain. still
cold, invites exploration Of the surface
soil? 1t can only be because instinct.
some imperative law of nature. tells il the
time has come for Il 20 get busy and re-
sumo its work Of trying to make the
world habitable by triturating and pulver-
izing the soil and thereby making it more
tillable and productive.
There are no earthworms in the arctic
or antarctic region. nor in frozen high
mountain attitudes nor in sandy deserts.
They are too wise 10 waste their lives
in localities where they can do no good.
1t is their mission t. assist in cultivating
soils that can be made productive. and
the fact that many of them fan a pray
to fishermen and robins does not defer
them from their appointed work-a work,
by the way. of which they have
monopoly as 10 methods and in which
portion 10 the simple means employed.
For by simply passing the soil through
their bodies they contribute enormously
to its tillable quality and pr0ductiveness.
Darwin estimated that earthworms
bring to the surface IN rich meadow lands
not less than one-ffth inch Of soil per
annum. They are not noted for bril-
liancy. but they are very industrious and
that Is q quality which counts in the
long run. Fishworms are entitled TO re-
spect and they have their rights, but if
you will use them for bait use a small
book and instead of crOwdlng the worm
on the hook pass the latter through one
end or the middle of the worm, leaving
it free to wriggle. The bait is thus
rendered much more attractive than It
would otherwise be and the fish care
little for the visible hook. II will soon
be time now.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
ANSWERS TO SOCIAL QUESTIONS

wear muslin bands on the neck and
sleeves from the very first moment she
dOns her black Is she wishes to. This
quiboling about mourning Is very often
sive Il is only those who do not feel
deeply who give the matter much thought
4 Question: Is it really true that some Wash.
ington hostesses have what they call black lists on
which they keep the names Of all those who seem
70 them undesirable, ard that they try and prevent
other women from inviting 70 their houses those
whom they have blacklisted?
SEEKER AFTER LIGHT.
AnsweT-I have heard such a rumor,
but placed no CTedence in IL. because II
would be so unnecessary for a woman to
write down names which she could easily
remember, and II would be a dtsagreeabIe
person. indeed. who sought to hurt a per-
son socially simply because she had some
thing against her. Grecian says that 1T
is the sign OF tarnished name to concern
oneself with the III fame of others. Some
wish TO hide their own stains with those
of others. or. at least wash them away:
or they seek consolation therein-'tis the
consolation of fools. They must have A
bad breath who form the sewers Of scan
dal for the whole town "
5 Question, Are coroness ever really worn IN
the head as they were evidently intended 10 be-
TUFT HUNTER
Answer-Yes, In England by peers and
peeresses, at the time of a coronation. On
the continent coronets are not worn. but
are represented with other heraldlc in
sigma.
Question: should stranger gentleman
who brings letters Of introduction from friends in
England 10 his friends here wait untl he l. called
the ladies. though he has met them and beer
cordially asked TO call1 ENGLiSHNAN.
Answer-A strict construction of Ell
quette would make it necessary for him
to await the formal first call from the
man Of the house before calling upon his
family. but We are rather lax in Amer
lea about the fOrmalities and il the
ladies Of the family OF the man 10 whom
ne bears letters have asked him TO call
II would be perfectly good form to do so.
Z Question: Is It correct form for a Young
woman to ask young man to call upon her,
TNGENUE.
Answer-Not IL she has a mother liv-
ing, and then it is better for the young
man 10 request permission than for her
to grant It unasked
g. Question: Is the Prince Helie de Sagan who
is pursuing Nine. Gould, being pursued by her
the head Of his house, and wbat relation is be 90
that Prince de Sagdn. who is the divorced husband
Of Helen Morton:
Answer-Yes. he is the head of his
house, his father having died in 1898. The
Title Of Miss MertOns husband was not
Prince de Sagan. but Count de Perigord.
He is brother OF Prince Helie de Sagan.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
COMBATIvE LEGISLATORS.
Comment on Incidents wherein
southerners Have Figured.

Comment on Incidents Wherein
southerners Have Figured.
From the Charleston News and Cour5,f
There are times when man must fight,
when. having entered into a quarrel. he
must bear himself that the opposer may
beware Of him." bat the frequency Of
outbreaks Of combatlveness among South
ern Solons is growing 10 be a matter Of
some concern. Within the last few years
most Of the Southern States have con-
tributed Incidents TO the "scrapping''
literature of the country. and We do not
recall more than one OF two cases of
physical conflict between Eortherners or
Westerners. Two Senators Of South Caro-
lima mixed" on the foor Of the Senate;
the two Democratic leaders of the Lower
House lately came 90 blows. some years
ago a Senator of Mississippi exhibited his
proWess on a street car. a little further
back Senator Joe Bailey Of Texas, pulled
the ear Of a silyer-tongued Indianian who
did not take IL amiss, and divers other
collisions have occurred in which the
Southerners figured.
While 1t is pleasant to reflect that the
South al least Is not represented by a
legion of mOllycoddles during a Rough
Rider administration. We are not sure
that fistcuffs are proof Of capacity for
legislation. If a Congressman must punch
OF be punched it is preferable that he
indulge his propensity at home after the
manner of Senator JEFF Davis, who
lost his gCld-head1d cane IN an encounter
in Little Rock Tuesday. At this time
when "a wave of prohibition is sweeping
over the Southland as Col. John Tenn
pie Graves would say, it would be con-
sistent and proper for Southern voters 70
eject TO Congress a larger number Of gen.
tiemeu whose heads are normally cool
enough for hair to grow upon them. It
must be confessed that the Davises. Hef-
lins. and Clarks do not contribute TO the
S0uth's enviable reputation for gentle
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
HINTS BY THE SOCIAL ARBITER

cups or mixed drinks OF any kind should
serve elaret, hook, and champagne,
though it is perfectly good form TO serve
only one wine through the entire dinnes.
The following recipe for champagne
cup. which comes from one of the large
country houses in England, is an excel
lent one. indeed. 1 know of none better:
One quart of champagne two glasses
of brown sherry. one small glass Of
cognac, one small glass of curacao. TWO
bottle Of soda water, TWO tablespoonfuls
Of sifted sugar. peel OF one cucumber.
three pounds of ice. or two quarts Of
orange-wateT ice. The sugar should De
stirred in last Of all.
The wife OF one of the high officials
writes TO ask what she must do in re-
gard 10 the calls she has been unable to
return in person. II have made already
700 she says. but there are more than
100 that are still unreturned yet / must
go away" The wife of an official cannot
pick and choose II she elects to return
in person the calls OF those who cannot
be counted her friends. but who visit her
simply because she is an official. from
curiosity. or some other such reason, then
she must adhere conscientiously and con-
sistently TO her rule. II Is better to re-
turn no calls IN person than to leave
more than 100 unmade. for those who
have been neglected will feel the more
piqued because others have been singled
out and honOTed by a personal visit
The wisest course for an official hostess
TO pursue is to call in person on her
friends. those in the official circle, and
her husbands supporters, bat the other
considerable number should be quite as
we'll pleased 70 receive cards and occa-
sional invitations TO the official houses at
which they call With the very best in
tentions in the world, an official hostess
cannot return In person all the calls
made upon her, hence. she should make
IL a rule to visit in person those only who
have some claim upon her to whom she
is obliged
In the case that has been appealed to
me ! would advise the wife of the official
TO have her own or her husbands secre-
tary. If she has none. take a carriage and
leave IN person her cards at the houses
OF the neglected ones. Under the cir
cumstances. this seems the only course
but the official women should bear in
mind that they are not here to be drudges
and slaves, and that personal popularity
is dearly bought at the expense Of giving
up ones entire time and making great in
roads on ones strength, which is quite
necessary if one would return in person
all the calls received during a season at
an official house
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

~ Of It, too, for appetites are whetted bv
the vigorous exercise-and gossip before
blazing logs which are still grateful of
an afternoon, even on these bright and
sunny spring days. Sometimes there is
dancing IN the big bathrooms. with their
tempting hoors-for a party Of young
people never seem TO be tired when there
is Iun afoot-and they return home in
time Tor dinner, a bit tagged. perhaps.
aIter their strenuous afternoon, but ex-
niiarated and happy
There viii be no lack of dinners in
Easter week, and the markets are stocked
with the good things that go 10 make a
perfect menu. Nothing should he served
at this time that is not seasonabIe and
local Why should fish be brought ia re-
frigerator cars from Louisiana. Oregon,
and Maine. when the waters of the Poto-
mac are teeming with the richest and
yet most delicate fish known-shad?t The
only reason that that is not more appre-
ciated by the very rich is because 1t is
easy to obtain and fairly cheap but let
An epicure discourse on its charms, and
ones mouth will water and ones heart
warm. And nowhere are there more de-
iicious vegetables 10 be had than from the
Eastern Sho, or more marvellous fruit
little later on. A very heavy dinner at
this season of the year, when ones ap-
petite Is jaded, is quite out OF place.
Rich meats and game highly seasoned
sauces and pastry, no matter how de-
licious, should find no place on an Easter
dinner table An acceptable menu at
this season is:
Little Neck Clans
ROYAL Consumme
Fried Shsd
NeW Potatoes Cuclmbers
SWeetbTead CT0quettes French Peas
Saddle Of Spring Lamb. Mint Sauce
AspamEus
Roman Punch Served in OrauRes
Fried Spring Chicken
Homiuy CuErant jelly
Lettuce Salad with Chires
Aream theese Barle-duc Goose berries
Whipped Cream and Strawberries Frozen
Fruit. Coffee.
This is, Of course. a rather elaborate
menu. but il could be made simpler bv
cutting out the crOquettes. fried chicken.
and Roman punch. A most refreshing
drink TO serve with such a dinner is
champagne cup but those who object TO
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
TARIFF TO THE FRONT,
Importance OF EIecting Congress-
men Pledged 10 Real Reform.

From the Philadelphia Record
II shows due appreciation of what
needs 10 be done to relieve the tense busi-
ness situation in the country on the part
of President Roosevelt that the first item
in the legislative programme which he
VIII demand at the hands OF Congress is A
declaration In favor OF a revision of the
tariff at a special session to be held after
March 4. 1863. II is not anticipated that
the standpatters in Congress will make
any serious objection to this proposal.
There may be revision without reduction
of tariff rates or burdens. 1t has even
been suggested that as a step toward re-
vision the present Congress should au-
tE9rize anticipatory investigation, by the
Ways and Means Committee Of the
House and the Senate Finance Commit
tee. to break ground and prepare the way
for judicious revision
The real friends Of tariff reform viii
not take much stock in-his preliminary
plan for stand-pat Encouragement of tariff
schedules by standpatters. II. however.
Congress shall act upon Presidential sug-
gestion and declare for tariff revision at
an extra session next year, it will have
the effect of pushing the tariff question
TO the front Immediately, If the next
Congress shall be pledged to take up the
task of revision it Is of the utmost i'm
portance that only trust busters shall be
sent to represent the people therein. A
majority of Representatives should be
elected to the next House favoring the
reduction Of rates on iron. steel, hides,
lumber, paper, pulp, glass tinplate. and
hundred other necessa~ies of living and
Of manufacturing Industry; ard that ma
jority should be large enough 20 impress
the country and dominate the action of
the inveterate standpetters in the United
States Senate
In the fight against predatory wealth
one year of resolute action in the Con-
gress will be more conclusive than ten
year struggle IN the courts or than a life
time of vaporing on the hustings or in the
press.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

its population is just half the size of the
State Of Ohio This means that if every
man, woman, and child within the bOun-
daries of the United states and the re-
public Of Mexico should move into Ohio
the soil of that Commonwealth would
have no greater task 10 support them
than that now imposed upon the arabic
portion Of japan
japanese statesmen realize, that if their
country is TO retain its rating as a first
class power, some remedy for this con-
gestion must be devised That remedy,
they think, is 10 Doe found only in emf
grafton and expansion. It is the solution
Of this vexing problem that raises the
greatest issue in world politics to-day.
Streams OF japanese emigrants were sent
pouring into Hawaii, the Philippines,
Mexico, Canada, and the Pacific Coast
States of the Union. The result was
trouble. However. the immigration ques-
ton in America now bids fair to be set
tied By peaceful diplomacy. as Japan
was quick 10 recognize the difficult posi-
ton which it occupied. and set about re-
stricting emigration to those countries
where its people were not welcome, and
where there was enough strength to re-
pei them But whatever course Japan
took at the dictates of peaceful com
sci, the fact remains that this slight put
upon its citizens has wounded the pride
Of every subject Of the Mikado
Therefore. the japanese are all the more
set upon solving the problem of the con-
gestion OF their people By the other way
expansion Japan acquired valuable
territory from China after the war with
that country. but the great powers fore
ed 3 retrocession. The war with Russia,
caused by its occupation Of the very ter
ritory Japan had been forced to give
back 70 China, and by Russian aggres-
sion IN Korea and Manchuria, has placed
Japan in a posl on OF predominant infiu-
ence in those two countries. In Korea
the sovereignty is virtually in the hands
Of the Japanese resident general. and in
Manchuria the Japanese influence Is being
extended rapidly. In China proper the
japanese are making a campaign for
commercial and political supremacy. the
end Of which may be a world-shaking
controversy. Owing 10 the necessity Of
providing more territory for the support
OF their people. It is feared that the Jap
anese statesmen may insist upon pro-
grsmme that will lead 10 grave interna-
tional complications.
It was manifestiy bhe Russian purpose
TO obtain control over China and 10 ex-
clude from this vast territory the other
nations of the world. II this policy had
triumphed, Japan would have been for
ever dwarfed and its commercial prog
ress stopped. While Japan's interests
were thus more vital, the other great
powers also looked sskance upon Russian
aggressiyeness. Therefore. when Japan
took up the gauge and gave battle. the
rest of the world looked on and applaud
ed. The exhibition of skill and valor BIZ
the japanese army and navy in that war
was indeed marvellous. bat wonderful as
II was, it did not deserve the extrava-
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Profectlon frem pvnamtte.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The same principle that applies to
knives. pistols. guns, &c. applies, in this
day Of terror and dynamite outrages, TO
the sale and possession Of explosives. As
to the efficacy OF the suggested regula-
ton, Of course. no one would assert that
It would do away with bomb throwing
The man who was desperate and criminal
enough to contemplate wholesale murder
by dynamite would not hesitate to break
all conceivable laws and ordinances in the
effort to obtain the stun. But the object
OF all laws in regard to deadly weapons
is to render il more and more difficult
for the wrong persons TO procure such
instruments OF crime, to reduce the danger
OF their use. and add as much as pos
sible to the safeguards enjoyed by the
community.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Depose the o1ianrchr.

From The Minneapolis Journal
Arrogating TO itself the possession of
superior political wisdom, the little oil
garehy that rules the House has. there
fore. determined 10 permit no legislation,
no matter how imperative the exigency.
that disturbs the sacred tariff. The alb
sur1ity of this position Is too obvious TO
need elucidation. II is idle TO expect that
Nj. Payne and his associates viii be
moved by the arguments Of President,
colleagues. or public. But the House ma
jority has a duty TO perform in 0verrid-
ing this sort Of tyranny that Il cannot
with safety ignore. The public expects
the House majority to resume its normal
functions and TO become. in fact as well
as in theory. the controlling factor.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE.
Fine Qualities of Irish Poet who
Has just Passed Away.

ms just gaascN ANaSs
From the Boston Transcript.
James jeffrey Roche was over young to
reach the end of his CaTeer-barely turned
sixty but he had won distinction with his
ballads and lyrics in his thirties, and his
star was ever in the ascendant until he
fell a victim 10 insldlous disease a few
years ago. He combined in a remarkable
degree the fancy and fervor Of the poet,
with the application of the scholar and
the common sense of the good citizen. He
was not only editor Of the Boston Pilot
during and after John Boyle o'ReiIly's
regime there, but also was considered
qualified for membership in the Metro
poltan Park Commission. and made good
the expectations entertained Of him in
that civic trust while his literary pur-
suits permitted him to retain it. With ali
his humor, which overfowed at touch,
he was serious in his study Of public
problems and earnest IN his convictions
Policies that commended themselves 30 his
heart and mind he espoused warmly, but
he was one of those sane Irish poets and
patriots who maintained a stalwart hold
on actualities. and refused TO be stam-
peded by or for sentimentality,
1t was his spirited sea songs and his
brilliant satires that won for him the
especial favor OF Theodore Roosevelt early
in their respective careers. and when Mr.
Roosevelt became President the intimacy
only became closer. The consulship at
Genoa was welcome to him as a refuge
from some adverse fate in his publish
ing business. and as an opportunity for
pursuing the literary career in cOmpara-
tive leisure and eongenial atmosphere, as
Washington Irving. Lowell. Hawthorne.
Hay. HOwels, and so man, other Ameri-
can literary men have done, but the in
roads upon his health had become already
too serious. and the literary results of his
residence In Italy have not been inn
portant
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Trade Better Thangwar.

From the Baltimore American
! War with Japan? Not much. The latest
figures show that America has more OF
the japanese trade than any other coun-
try
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The anarchy Of New York is much bet
ter advertised than that OF Kentucky.
but the latter is the genuine article.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
A prophet Not without Honor.

From Tue NssnFiile American.
Grover cleveland's advice seventeen
years ago was as safe and sane as 1t is
to-day. but nine-tenths of the Republicans
and half Of the Democrats pretended not
TO think so.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
II Wonldn,t Hnrt Him.

From the Baltimore American
Castro wants q square deal. but what
he needs is round scoring.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
All for Hnrhen.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Gov. Hughes appears to have carried
the New York magazines almost unani-
mously.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
How to Entertain the Younger Set During Their
Easter Vacation.

NoTE-The Arbiter viii be glad to answer any
questions OF a social nature that may be sub
mitted- such questions should be addressed 70
Ihe ArbiteE. care The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

8. Queftion: How long is it necessary for a
widow TO wear ber veil over her fsee' And when
is it admissible for her 10 wear white collars and
elisi
Answer-It is not necessary for her TO
wear her veil over her face at all unless
she desires TO. and she is al liberty to