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The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

The plot OF my comic opera is very
original. Ny heroine is the daughter of
an island king and the hero is an Amer
lean naval officer"
''Well. well and again well," exclaimed
the manager How did you ever come
10 think OF anything so unusual as that2'
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

IN the United States
Senate. There are
forty Senator's who
have a Ike distinc-
ton. Mr.. Hopkins
was graduated from
HiIlsdale Mic h. }
College in 1870. He
studied law, was ad-
mitted TO the bar.
and began practice
at Aurora, III.
He was States at
tOrney Of X a n e
County for four
years, and FOR two
years served on the
Republican S I a I e
central committee.
He took great an
terest in the Blaine
an d Logan cam
paign, and " a s
Presidential electoT
on that ticket.
EIf- fret CoDu-oucc
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
UncIe Joe Wim smile.
ihe LoaisElIe Coa-ier-Iournal.

From the Louisville Cclrier-Journsl.
Without fear Of falling in prophecy.
this newspaper bets S TO hickory shirt
that when Joe Cannon isn't nominated.
he viii meet defeat with a smile that. TO
the exaggerating eye OF a nature faker
VIII very closely resemble q full grown,
good-natured grin.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

A Kansas City rounder entered a
restaurant late AT night, walked up %
the woman in charge and said, How do
you do. honey?" The woman emptied the
contents OF a six-shooter into his anatomy
which probably convinced him how she
does in some emergencies. anyhowi
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
Pointing the Wrong WY

From the Baltimore American.
The New York World and Representa-
tive John Sharp Williams are striving TO
point the way TO Democratic duty. But
Mr.. Bryan refuses 10 see the point
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
nInerent on thc stnre-

''Ysobel,' said the young man. after the
manner Of the hero in the drama. L am
going away. Going away to travel in
foreign lands
Well send me some post cards. Algy-"
Girls are often heartless IN real life.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Looking backward, with Evelyn seeking
an annulment of her marriage, along
with as much money as she can possible
squeeze with il. doesn't that ''dementia
Americana make you sickZ If there was
one decent or inspiring episode In that en-
tire Thaw affair, We failed to make note
of t.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

col Elderberry has presented Punk
Vile with handsome weather vane"
But why make such a fuss over it?''
We're bopin' Andy Carnegie will read
about IT and foller suit with a town
hail "
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

King Haakon is a most democratic
King. not even being styled his majesty 90
On the other hand. the Car has a string
Of hifalutin titles a yard 10 two long.
They all appear TO look alike to the an
archist, however.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

"A Western bishop has advised all
spinsters to pray for husbands" says the
Richmond News Leader. number Of
husbands certainly need IT,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
Or the onnce

II things continue 20 go high
And prices pinch,
In 1909 they'll sell stuff by
The cubic inch.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

There are some queer specimens OF court
decisions and laws in this country. but
the decision which says 1t is lawful 10
do something walking around that IL isn't
lawful 20 do standing still Is about the
limit.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
But They Tbrive on IT.

From the New York Mail
The anti-vivisection movement might
well be extended 10 our politicians. who
are habitually fayed. with or without a
public motive
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

a Nebraska judge has ruled that a
sldeboard is a saloon" says the Buffalo
Express. A short time ago such a ruling
would have been thought decidedly queer:
nowadays it will attract very little at
tention as a novelty.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

A Pennsylvania bank cashier who stole
$4,000 has been sent to a lunatic asylum.
We suppose the $4,000 was merely a frae-
tion Of the amount he might have stolen.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
Our ReaI Shirt Problem.

From the Nashville American.
Why tear our shirts over politics? The
wiser course would be 20 so improve busi-
ness conditions that we may be able 10
buy more shirts
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Evelyn Thaws counsel intimates that
his client may write the story Of her
life. Well. there is this consolation about
that; il she doesn't tell the truth the
book won't sell. and il she does tell the
truth it can't get through the mails.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

In the old days in England. they slit
noses and cropped ears"
My. my! I could never go in for such
styles"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

A Chicago man proposed S65 times before
he was accepted. AS IL was TO the same
girl every time, however. the lady need
not feel at all bad about that feature
of the final transaction.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Mississippi admits that four men were
lynched in a bunch there recently. but
insists that II was all done in "a very
orderly manner" But. really. wasn't
that carrying courtesy and chivalry 10
something Of an extreme?
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

No less than Fifty Of the finest private
yachts in America are said to be for sale
This year appears to be more Of a time
for selling private yachts than buying
them
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Perhaps that Cincinnati man who IS
said to be laughing himself to death has
never yet read Secretary Taft's denial
of the story that he is not TO be Mr..
Roosevelts understudy on the Presidential
iOb
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

THE mother Is the one supreme na-
tiOnal asset" says the President That's
a fact: If there weren't any mothers, there
wouldn't be any anything,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Mr.. John F. Stevens says the Panama
Canal project is absurd and should be
abandoned. II We mistake not. however,
Mr.. Stevens is now quite a large caliber
gun with some railroad; which. Of course.
makes difference
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

before he was finally successful It must
be almost as hard TO make the mayor
cough up cheese as II Is to make the
Standard OIL Company cough up fines.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

The dear old London Times, 1t can't
help flOundering when il tries to be vel
low" and that isn't altogether to its dis
credit, either,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Former Gov. Long is for Taft but is
willing 10 run on the Hughes ticket and
might. OF a pinch. vote for Foraker. 80
says the New Bedford (Mass) Times.
Evidently. the gentleman is one OF those
Old-time Republicans who believe in any
thing for harmony
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
wisl5eafor
thsUplih
TWO CENTS
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

Congress of course. Senator Bal
ley has as much right 70 talk as
any one
1 Anxious No date has as Vet been
set FOR the next message from the
President
George. The Ohio hammer was in
vented by senator Foraker. Il IS
not yet patented. ne believe.
Pohtics.-Yes. the Constitution al
lows tAe Vice President to be re-
elected as often as he can.
Victim.-Blow yourself before the
meeting opens. Go broke in sd
vance. Then the bookmakers won't
set it.
Journalist.-We should advise you
70 apply % the Gotham Gazette,
one of the best examples Of weekly
| journalism Of the higher class.
Jack Tar.-No: the words "the
last lex" in connection with the
cruise Of the feet has no reference
70 Admiral Evans rheumatism.
Wager. - No; the United States
district attorney or any other Official
Of the government may bet on the
races Just like any other citizen
Hetty.-You may be quite sure
that the New York banks are better
able than yourself 10 take care OF
your money. They hang On 20 It
longer
Ajax.-It is spelled B-i-e-b-e-r: his
first name IS Sidney. His age IS
not known. We would Suggest that
for further information you apply 20
Senator Carter. Of Montana
Bank Clerk.-Yes. The courts hare
decided that II you bet your money
, on the run you are within the pale
OF the law. Washington cash is Just
as good as any other TO the book
maker.
Mabel.-There are few Holsters on
the market az this time of the year.
In a week or two. when The Fol
lies Of 1907 comes back to town.
there viii be plenty Of them hang
ing around
Curious. NO. it isn't exactly in
good form 10 sleep through a per-
Torrance at the theater. Besides.
the effect upon the actors may be
depressing. But BerTyman'S a priTi-
legged character.
Dupont Circle. - Write - Louis
Garthe. l4Os Penna- ave. or Richard
Lindsay. Kansas City Star bureau
Yes. this viii probably be the only
ladies' dinner given hy the Gridir0n
Club this season
| Msude.-It is easy TO convert a
winters waist into the spring peek
s-boo style. II you are at all friendly
with a street-car conductor. you can
do the work with facility by borrow
ing his punch. The pattern may be
taken from any pianola record The
tune waiting at the Church"
makes an acceptable design.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

II seems that IL IS comparatively safe
70 extort money from tradesnen in san
Francisco. provided YOU have n political
pull and don't actually use a sandbag IN
the process Of extorting
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
Not EQUAL 20 That Job.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Perhaps women are pronounced unfit
for chauffeurs because OF a tendency to
become hysterical after running over
some one.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Noiseless guns are all right in their
way. bat what Washington wants to see
the coming summer is a tail-endless
Washington baseball team
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Esperanto is very smooth language
containing no harsh or explosive words. -
SAYS the Kansas City Journal Then, OF
course. Il is a mistake about the Presi-
dent studying H.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Senator Albert J. Hopkins. Of Illinois.
is one of the instances where a member
OF the House of Representatives takes
a postgraduate course Of craftsmanship
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Abdul Aziz insists that he is the real
boss In Morocco. He will have 10 show
Mulai Hafid however. whose name in
dicates that he is from Missouri
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
The Foxy Politician.

FROM the Dallas News.
Aipolitician always wants what the peO-
pie want when he finds out they are go
ing 10 have it.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Hon. Thomas r. Watson and Hon. Hoke
Smith have about agreed TO disagree down
Georgia way. and it is taxing 10 the
limit. number Of statesmen in that
locality 10 judge rightly which way the
cat Is about To iump
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Mayor Fuquay, of Alabama City, Ala,
estimates that he made $4,000 distinct
and separate violent efforts to cough up a
small bit OF cheese lodged In his throat
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
Milking Them nrcr-

Are you opposed to vivisection?"
Not as applied TO jokes" answered
the press humorist. L gotta live"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

King Alfonso may be physically weak
- some respects, but his nerve evidently
Is ali righth
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Senator Depew says he prefers Taft for
the Presidency. Really, this looks as II
the Secretary has the nomination secure
~ nailed down.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

On second thought. dr ABE" Ruef
doubtless concludes he isn't nearly so
guilty as he once imagined himself 20 be.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
HnppenS SometImek.

Il overreaehed myself yesterday"
How was that2''
Made bluff at reaching for the
luncheon check. and the other fellow let
me get it
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

A scientist says man was originally
more beautiful than woman" My. but
hasn't man been a backslideT2
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14
Congress and the Canal Zone.

Words fail me-" says Chancellor Day
OF course. it is too good to be true.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Why has AR wu quit asking questions?
That's the question,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

George. The Ohio hammer was in
vented by senator Foraker. IL IS
not yet patented. ne believe.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

ConEreSS-Of course. Senator Bal
ley has as much right 20 talk as
any one
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Politics. the Constitution al
lows the Vice President to be re-
elected as often as he can.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Anxious. No date has As vet been
set Tor the next message from the
President.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Victim.-Blow yourself before the
meeting opens. Go broke in sd
vance. Then the bookmalers won't
set il,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Journalist.-We should advise you
70 apply % the Gotham Gazette,
one of the best examples Of weekly
Journalism OF the higher class.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Jack Tar.-No: the words "the
last lex" in connection with the
cruise Of the feet has no reference
20 Admiral Evans rheumatism.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Read Bingville Bugls tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Wager. - No; the United States
district attorney or any other official
Of the government may bet on the
races Just like any other citizen
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Dupont Circle 80 Write - Louis
Garthe. ls0s Penna- ave. or Richard
Lindsay. Kansas City Star bureau
Yes. this viii probably be the only
ladies' dinner given hy the Gridiron
Club this season
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Hetty.-You may be quite sure
that the New York banks are better
able than yourself 10 take care OF
your money. They hang On 20 It
longer.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Ajax-It is spelled B-i-e-b-e-r: his
first name is Sidney. His age IS
not known. We would Suggest that
for further information you apply 20
Senator Carter. Of Montana.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Curious.-No. it isn't exactly in
good form 70 sleep through a per
Torrance at the theater. Besides.
the effect upon the actors may be
depressing. But Berryman's a pFiTi-
legged character.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Mabel.-There are few Holsters on
the market at this time o. the year.
In a week or two. when The Fol-
lies Of 1907 comes back TO town.
there viii be plenty Of them hang
ing around.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14


As soon as people get confidence in
themselves and in the powers that be.
business viii he al right again" said
Samuel T StaineT. 3 broker, Of New
York. at the Raleigh. last night 1T is
al lack Of confidence. People differ as
10 what the ailment is. We VIII be all
right in a little time. In Lower Broad
way we think the end Of summer ought
TO see US running up stream again. The
people are here. they have their needs.
they know how 10 get them. and they are
able TO accomplish what they start The
nation. commercially. moves pretty well
as a unit We all have 20 pull together.
Just now even the iron and steel trade is
dull That is because somebody in the
commercial world is -reneging. Maybe
il is the banks. or maybe il is some other
department. but somebody is 'reneging
70 do Is 20 head OF that reason. This is
no time 70 look at the stock ticker tape.
The ticker is not telling the truth. There
are plenty Of orders in the country. but
they do not happen 10 be on the books
They will 60 on the books, though, and
we viii be all right. Fleets wear them
selves out. battle ship is a first-class
battle ship only three or four years. new
inventions making new ships better.
Fleets have 70 be rebuilt and targets
made Of what few years ago We're war
ships worth millions Not a shot fired
and the ship put on the beach"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-14

Bank Cerk.-Yes. The courts hare
decided that II You bet your money
on the run you are within the pale
Of the law. Washington cash is Just
as good as any other TO the book
maker
The Washington times., 1908-05-17
Relief OF tie YOga.

The circle of existence thus mag
ined is looked upon as d road which
an must travel and this image IS
kept ever before them, throughout
lie. IL is believed therefore mat
when their self-imposed trials Of ao-
negation are .erformed stoically, they
have gained their end, and are equal
in all respects TO the Supreme Being
whom they worship
The main object OF the Yoga Is 10
establish a do.trine OF a Supreme Be
ing. and TO teach the means by which
the human soul may become perma-
nentIv united with it. This Supreme
Being is the Tsputed founder Of the
system. defined as a particular spirit
who is untouched by affections, works,
the results of works or deserts; IN
whom the germ of omnlpotence
reaches its supreme limit. and who
is the preceptor OF even the hrst. be-
cause he is not limited by time. HIS
appeilation is ON
To attain the concentration Wh4eh
leads to union of the soul with the
supreme Being. eight stages are nee
essary. These are self-control' re-
Hgious observation. pastures, Tegula-
ton of the breath. restraint OF the
senses, steadying of the mind, mealla-
ton and profound contemplation
The Washington times., 1908-05-17
seIf.ControI and Religion.

The first stage. self-controL con-
sists IN not doing injury TO living
being. veracity. avoidance OF theft
chastity and non-acceptance Of gifts
The second stage. religious ooserV-
ance. comprises external, as well as
internal purity. contentment auster-
itv. muttering Of the Vedic hymns ana
devoted reliance on the Supreme Be
ing.
The third stage. Of YOga pastures
Of various sorts, is regarded as es-
sential TO those following.
The fourth stage, regulation OF the
breath. is three-fold, according as IL
concerns exhalation and inhalation, or
becomes tantamount TO the suspension
Of the breath
The fifth stage. the strength OF the
se--sas. meanssthe diversion or WIN
drawal OF the senses from their -
spectIve objects, and their entire ac-
commodation to the nature OF the
mind.
This stage IS preparatory 10 the SIKH
or the steadying OF the mind Whlch
means the freeing of the mind from
any sensual disturbance by fixing the
thoughts ICON some part OF thf BODY
usually the tip Of the nose
The Washington times., 1908-05-17
x PASSING OF HAWAIIAN PRINCESS y

dered by wonderful palms. and every
specie OF tree and vine and dOWerfnL
shrub known in the tropics, Governor
CleZhOrn said softly. I Selected an
grounds for KaiulanL ! wanted the
domain 10 be rest home for her.
and these walks 20 give her cool
shade IN her prOmenades."
But only visitors walk now where
kaiuianis slender feet trod for q few
BRIEF years
She died Of rheumatism Of the
heart. her father said. a year after
tie annexation Of Hawaii. You see.
she had been educated with the idea
and expectation Of becoming Queen.
she was the nearest in line and had
been officially announced heir appar-
enL II was hard for all HaWafiaus
10 accept the passing OF the monarchy,
even those WEo realized that il was in
tN'AabLe ana FOR the best. II was par
ucularly hard for Kaiulani. who hads
neen reared with the eNDeCfatfou %
becoming our Queen.
II might really be said that sh1
cleo OF annexation. Her interest ~
Afe passed with the monarchy"
Everywhere were portraits of kahn
'anl she was beautiful as are al.
most all these daughters Of a double
race"
The Polynasian blood. mingled WIN
that Of the English. Scotch. American
tive type OF beauty, ard education
ana culture had added their refining
charm 70 the young princess
As we walked down the long ave-
nues and out TO the main thorough
fare, followed by the naughty pea
cocks. who seemed 10 want cOnViuc-
ing that we were not lettering IN the
grounds a penetrating melancholy
permeated the sunshine OF the bril-
liant day, and never did like speak
more clearly of the tFansitory nature
OF happiness which is based on hui
man ambitions.
Later in the day we stood by the
royal mauSOleum, where Princess
Kaiulani lies buried beside her mother
and her uncle, the late King of the
Hawaiian Islands and other members
Of the royal family, and again the
words Of the old Persian poet came
70 mind:
And this. too, shall pass away"
Yet somewhere, 7 am sure the
sweet spirit Of Kaiulani mas realized
its dream-snd somewhere she is as
cending thrones. For 10 each of us.
in Gods good time. must be given our
hearts desire.
The Washington times., 1908-05-17
A Weird Religion.

II is a weird religion, that of the
Yoga. known in its generic form, but.
In It's many mysterious ramiications,
regarded in awesome ignorance. That
these takers do perform some wonder
full and see lingly impossible leaJs, is
attested by numerous reputable wit
nesses. But the power behind All this
is still a mystery, clothed Ina the inn
Venerable shroud of occultism mat
only the East Indian can employ
To the Caucasian. the self-abnega-
tion required 10 arrive at the perfect
state that the Yoga assert is theirs,
seems impossible % attainment. The
marvellous concentration OF mind
watch. it is said, is necessary, ap-
pears beyond accomplishment, Yet
the Yoga say that they have fun
mastery ovSr this lndomitable viii
force. and. in this mastery, lies the
power which enables them 10 govern
all things material even 10 the IRE
fraEible law of grav.tation-
The basis OF the Yoga faith IS con-
cerned chiefly in teaching the prlnci-
niles of creation. They believe that
man is the highest purpose OF ali
brIng. and. indeed, Is a part OF the
Deity. sent upon earth for trial OF
faith. They believe that when man
becomes sufficiently purified from the
lower and grosser elements. he re
turns again 10 his original source
The Washington times., 1908-05-17
:. VERY FEW SURVIVED DEATH VALLEY TRIP y

and shovel OF the miner. We were all
miners IN those days.
After consulting experienced hunters
and guides, we determined that the sea-
son was too far advanced TO undertake
the northerly overland route. We Sc
cured Captain Hunt as a guide and set
out for tho Santc Fe trail. with 107 OK
wagons and a large party Of men and
women. Finally we reached Little Salt
lake. There some OF US young fellows
decided on striking out across the
desert. We aimed 70 bring up in the
San Joaquin valley. Well, we separ-
ated. and began our march. Later the
rest Of the party followed our trail.
We came to high cliff which seemed
totally to bar our way, and the major
ity OF the party became discouraged
and turned back. We Jayhawkers and
a few stragglers at last found a way
round and descended safely 10 the val
ley. BY degrees the stragglers became
LEFT in the rear. Their bones now
whiten the plains. None retuEied TO
Salt Lake City.
AT first the journey was not IN
pleasant for persons accustomed TO
roughing il. But feed was poor and
scarce Water was tnfTequent. We be-
came disheartened. but realized that It
was impossible 10 turn back We hxed
our gaze on the distant mountains and
Nodded along. It was often FIVE days
tourney between water holes, and the
ifouid was strongly impregnated with
aIkali. After while We abandoned our
The Washington times., 1908-05-17

~ HERE is one name which, when
spoken in Honolulu, or, IN
deed. in any part Of -hc
Hawaiian Islands. brings
tender look 10 every face. a look
which is Ike the reverent lifting Of
a hat That name is KaiUlaui
Born 10 wealth and station, reared
with every advantage, beautiful and
beloved. Princess Kaiulani passed
early 10 the royal mausoleum 20 sleep
with her ancestors.
I walked one day in wide spread
ing grounds. under the shadow Of
lordly palms. where her childhood was
spent. Tropical vines, Towering In
audaclous colors. flung bold arms
about unresisting trees and made
riot Of strange bloom.
Splendid peaeocks swept down t.le
spacious paths, beside the handsome
white-haired host, as he came to gree
his guests. Soft fountains played end
refreshed the air with cooling sounds.
The ,aonth was February. the weather
July
We sat under a wonderful bangs
tree, made historic by the pen of
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Later We slipped tea in a great room
filled with portraits OF kings, queens.
princes and princesses. rulers and po-
tentGtes, all intert sting from an his
torIoal point of view. but one. of "a
peated, from Oh Idhood TO young
womanhood, was Of peculiar and pa
thetic interest.
Kaiulani, daughter OF our sta5elS
host, Governor Cleghorn. and his wife
I.ikelike, sister 10 the late King.
Kaiulani was heir apparent 70 ire
throne Of Hawaii. and she had grown
from childhood 10 young womanhOot,
thinking OF herself as a future queen.
Governor C1eghorn had made his
magnificent estate what he deemed
a suitable home for a coming queen,
and he had sent Kaiulani to Scotland
and England and France 10 educate
her as beftted her position. While
she was abroad the great change