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The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Tie CaRal Commission

We have so come 10 regard work on
the Pa1ama Canal as q patriotic and
national thing that there cannot fail 10
be universal qualification and oongratuls-
ton al the special report made BY The
commission which the President an
Pointed last April 70 investigate condi-
ions down there. It cannot Be said
that the special commission reports any
thing very new or startling. for since
things down there really began 70 hun,
and the large force Of trained and AZ
-1st thoroughly organized vrorkmen
make the dirt fly the American people
have been kept pretty thoroughly IN
formed OF the progress made from month
20 month The special commissions re-
port practically only confirms the pre-
vious Official and private representations
from Panama
Especially agreeable and as showing
how able has been the work OF the sani-
ta-y officials down there VIII be thai
part OF the report which assures rs
that yellow fever has been driven from
she isthmus; that malaria and pneu-
uonia have been almost eradicated. and
that the general health OF the large
army Of workmen has been very greatly
improved Il also shows that to-day the
immediate object OF the government
down in Panama IS 70 dig the canal as
speedily as possible. and that IN following
an enlightened policy OF true economy
at great cost and in short time 1t
has created comfortable homes and vel
Organized societies for its working force
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

II is this as much as anything else that
has made the enormous progress OF the
past Few months possible.
Indeed. the progress Of the Panama
CanaI-a task so herculean that in its
beginning there were many who doubted
the possibility Of its eompletion-has been
little short OF marvellous, and it was only
a few days ago that Col Goethals. the
head Of the canal administration. re-
ported that the waterway might actually
be completed within I'VE years from now.
and at a total cost considerably lower
than that originally estimated by the
government.
Whether that is true or not remains
10 be seen # the canal is completed
within the time originally estimated and
within the cost originally set. the Ameri-
can people VIII have cause for congraru-
lation indeed The special commission
recommends 10 the President some addi-
tional improvements with which most
people knowing the arduous condition
under which labor is performed down
there viii be heartily in accord Il thinks
there should be more liberal compen-
sation for the injured worknlen and their
families, a readJUstment Of the wage
schedules. and the appointment Of labor
secretary TO watch out for the work
men The spirit Of satisfaction with
which the American people regard the
work that has already been done on the
isthmus is so great that there is no
doubt that anything in reason asked.
that shall make for the beJterment Of
conditions down there, and the greater
comfort Of the heroes who are digging
the canal VIII be cheerfully and speedily
granted
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
BOY AND KNIFE
Help to War the Beauties of
Nature.


Nature.
Frcu Forest zal strcsn-
A form Of vandalism that IS extremely
common. At least within a days journey
OF a Iarge city. IS the practice OF paint
Ing. cutting. and otherwise H.arring the
beauty Of natural objects
That a boy who has just come into the
possession OF new knife cannot resist
the temptation 20 carve his initials on the
bark ct q beech tree every man who
loves the woods knows but why mal or
boy should daub paint 0G stones and
cliffs passes understandings
There is a certain pass in The higher
Rocky Mountains. 50 natural are all
OF the surroundings that as one ap-
pTOachss The summit after hours Of toll
only the road and It's immediate vicinity
give evidence Of the presence % human
beings At -Ea summit. however. the
beas5-fz-l aspen trees present a startling
appearance From roots 20 branch all
the trees along the roadside are narred
with initials and dates The number Of
boys who pass over the range Is small
boylike have added their records 20 the
long list. Perhaps the impulse 90 DO this
IS akin TO that which prompts sraid old
men 20 carry buckets OF water from q
distant brook and pour 10 on the exact
summit OF the continental divide. so that
i shall fow both east and west the
theory being that eventually the water
viii reach both the Atlantic and the Pa
cifc oceans
But il IS the painting OF stones THAI
seems especially without justification
All along the Lower Hudson River the
larger stones near the waters edge bear
the names OF persons and camps with
dates All colors are in evidence. and
oil paints that VIII withstand the ele-'
ments are used What possesses a boy
70 carry a can Of paint and a brush in
his camping or cruising outfit IS not
easy TO understand. much less the de-
sire 10 daub his surroundings with names
ard EelroElTpElcs. 4 person possessed
OF average intelligence must know that
the appearance OF name IN such d place
VIII arouse the wrath and disgust OF
every one who cherishes a love for nat
Ural objects Yet the motive that leads
boy or man 10 write his Uaimportant
name in public places is presumably
vanity
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
SIX IN ONE.
Proposition to Consolidate New
England.


England.
frcu- the 1IaD1facture-s' Recori-
They are discussing a proposition 70
compress the SIX New England States
into one. But this is a mere makeshift
in an effort 70 keep the Old Yankee Com
monwealths in line with the other States
Pretty soon. with the present rate Of de-
cline. New England would again drop be-
hind. even as a single State. We shall
soon be able 70 split GrandoIdtexas up
into four Commonwealths, each one Of
which viii outweigh all OF New England
Columbia =. c. state
Don't Worry about any decline IN New
England New England isn't made ID OF
the kind Of people who do the declining
act Present rate OF decline.' With
3Iassachusetts alone. only one-fourth the
size of South Carolina. having very nearly
as many spindles as the whole South, and
yet having more capital invested II max
ing boots and shoes than cotton goods.
New England isn't going backward very
fast And more We bet the whole States
STAFF are wearing MassachuseJts-made
shoes II South Carolina really wants 70
do some everlasting huStling. let II try 70
keep In sight OF the smallest state in
New England in a race for Industrial
growth Don't 7vorry about New Eng
land L is amply able 10 care for itself
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
To Woo sleep.

Frczr the Milwaukee Wisconsin
For very hot nights. IN quarters where
il is impossible 10 command a breeze.
and where sleep seems out Of the ques-
ton. It may be wooed with success by
the help OF a hot-wster bag OF course
a hot-w3ter bag is not always a bag Of
hot water. and easily may be made a bag
Of cold water It IS in this form that II
comes handy IN courting sleep.
one Of these cooling bags at the head
and one at the feet make a combination
that offers no encOUraE cement 10 lying
awake. You put a towel over the bag
not quite filed with cold water on which
you intend 20 rest your head Then YOU
stop stewing. stop tuning. feel quite cool
and comfortable. and 60 TO sleep when
YOU get ready
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Washington IS an Educational Center.

Washington assUredly is destined 10 be
the greatest educational center OF the
United States Il is rapidly taking fore
most place. To-day It's advantages are
50 manifest as 10 command the atten-
tion Of the whole country. and its pre-
pa-ato-y schools. academies. and uutver-
sites are attracting students from all
parts Of the land
Residence in Washington-even tempo
ra-y-is an education in itself Here the
history Of the nation IS an open book.
with monuments and buildings and sa-
cred places keeping fresh in mind our na-
tionaI achievements Here. young and old
alike get a broad and comprehensive
view Of the entire universe and are put
IN cosmopolitan touch with the world.
Here ane Libraries offer ua-ivaied oPpor-
t5snites fo- research IN any direction.
Here the wonderful governmental mu-
scum. the gallery OF art with its superb
collection Of Masterpieces. and the Cart
tol and departmental buildings so rich
IN Instruction and interest give 70 the
student advantages far surprising those
OF any other city on the American coati-
nent Add 70 all these al environment
Of surprising charm such as this City
Beautiful presents ali the year around.
with culture and refinement abouading
on every side. and Washington already
stands prs-sm5aent as an educational
center
The Washington Herald issues to-day
an educational number that emphasizes
in striking manner the editorial observa-
tons just made. In attractive and read
able form II shows what the Capital OF
the nation is doing in an educational
way Many washingtonians VIII be sur
Prised al the number Of schools now wen
established here-au conducted on q high
plane and drawing students from far and
near Glance over the pages OF this
special edition and you VIII the more
easily comprehend the remarkable
growth Of Washington IN the last decade
To business Washington our growth
as an educational center means much.
Il means not only an added temporary
population and vast increase in buying
numbers. but II means q constant
swelling OF the permanent population.
Parents VIII elect 10 live where their
children are educated. Attachments
formed IT youth are never broken Com
ing for education, they VIII remain as
residents.
a final word as TO The Washington
Herald Never before has any news
paper AZ the Capital printed On one day
such a volume OF school advertising. All
records are eciipsed-eclspsed BY many
ooiumns-and BY the youngest newspaper,
Could any stronger proof be asked OF
the standing OF The Washington Herald
IN this community Educators seek as
a medium tnat paper which goes. Into The
homes. which reaches the reading and
thinking people, and whose clientele en- :
braces those that are ever reaching out
FOR the good in life
Such medium is The Washington Her
sld-less than two years cid. but first in I
its field by many thousands. and growing
every day
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
A EnrIo-n Hone

Prom the Kausss CITY Tines
You are not asked said Prof. Charles
Scanlon. Of the notification committee. IN
rendering the Prohibition nomination to
Eugene ". Chain. to lead e forlorn
hope" IN the election Of 1sO4 the total
vote for President was 12d070s. Mr.
Chains party poIled less than one-nfth
Of the whole number. AS a candidate he
confronts the. discouraging prospect OF
being unable 70 carry q single State
county. township or voting precinct in
the United States. II would be an inter
est!ng contribution to this campaign to
learn Prof Scanlon's technical definition
for & ''forlorn hope"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation of yours Will be
Incomplete unless The Washing
ton Herald follows you
1t VIII be like a daily letter
from home.
Wherever you are, it viii reach
you regularly, and the address
will be changed as often as de-
sired
Please be particular 10 state In
each case the length of time you
desire paper sent TO new address.
Daily, 10 cents q month; daily
and Sundya, so cents Postage
prepaid.
Telephone Main SScO.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Mn.t SEEK Peace.

tron ne C1ic3go Post-
In the latest OF his confident yet somber
discourses upon the race problem in
America Booker T. Washington voices a
noble sentiment
:The negroes must seek peace with the
whites" he says Needless obstacles are
often placed Fl the way Of the races ad-
vancement. but It must work patiently
and silently 70 overcome them instead Of
attempting to exploit its wrongs before
the world
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

Of common tendency. as it were. it Is a
mere empty bandying Of words TO cali
each other socialists. Few Americans are
really socialists, in the strict sense. but
the vast majority viii not be deferred
from extending the necessary range OF
governmental powers and duties by invo-
oatioaS Of the familiar and harmless
bogv Of socialism.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
All Are sho7vmen.

Bryan is an actor and exhorter, a man
OF talent and OF. engaging qualities. but
irremediabiy histrionic in his instincts;
tIearst is a sensaJionalist, and his can6i-
date is the candidate OF sensation; Chain.
the Prohibition candidate. stands for big
otry, De5s for general disturbance. and
Watson for violent rs6icalism. They are
all showmen: all performers Taft is BY
nature. instinct. and preference a sober
minded and responsible citizen, and the
only one in the whole group.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Practical PnIIffc..

7 don't see much sense IN this spelling
reform movement" declared the first leg
islator. Tt amt practical
Why amt it practicaI2~ demanded the
second legislator What IL we appoint
a commission with a h.gh-salar!ed head
and seventeen minor but lucrative jobs ."
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

IN the news story telling OF a certain
forthcoming International alliance be-
tween an American girl and an English
earl II Is said The peer in question ism
in need OF money Oh. no. Of course not
Nevertheless. we notice the young lady
in question" is heiress 10 several mil
lions
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

A naval recruit was recently severely
hazed out in California We suppose
some Of our bright young West Pointers
viii insist that the hazing viii make a
better sailor OF him, Notwithstanding the
fact that he has lost his eyeslght as a re-
suit OF IL
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

With rneteorites falling in his back
yard, President Roosevelt doesn't find it
necessary TO hitch his wagon 70 a star,
says the Springfield Union No; but IL
they get too promiscuous he may decide
that it is wise 70 move into the cyclone
cellar
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

IN the absence Of buttermilk. drink
sweet milk and eat u pickle" advises a
Kansas contemporary We have no doubt
this prescription may be guaranteed TO
make you feel like a different person al
most, If not quite, Immediately.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Mere Al AIike

7 wouldn't live in small town Now
7 come from a city Of 25Q.0-0 inhabitants"
Yet" responded the shrewd viliager.
I see your local papers state every day
how the Thermometer stood at Soandso's
drug store
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

II may be true that automobiles are
death and destruction to mosquitoes.' as
has been alleged Some one ought TO nut
them next TO the difference between hu-
nan beings and mosquitoes. however,
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Who Is Kerns

From the Manchester Uniou.
Who Is Kern?~ asks William Ellis
Corey; and Kern holds his head q trihe
higher for pride that. at least. he Is not
an acquaintance OF Corey.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Lost HIs Nrrre.

Sweetheart. did you speak 20 father
to-day. as you promised me you would?-
I tried TO. dear I called him Up on
the telephone. but the line was busy
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

It now appears that Castro has Insulted
Holland, France. and Brazil. all within
the last thirty days. Really, il must keep
that gentleman busy thinking up new
and novel insults 10 tender outside na-
lions
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

a man named Herring proposes to
travel from Boston 70 New York IN an
airship. Probably imagines he is a flying
FISH
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

Out n Missouri they are insisting that
you write II Springfield. MISSOURI. II
you mean that town
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

Fat men get all the good things IN
life" says the London Chronicle. And this
may be the real truth. notwithstandinx
M John D. Rockefeller.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

M Bryan's platform Is mild enough. %
says the Providence Bulletin They used
20 write that wild enough"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

Are al Of our army officers able TO
manipulate an airship2 II not, why noty
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

square7" asks the Norfolk Landmark II
Il can't be square. II can be on the level
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

You can't go outside the door yard
without stepping On q motor car says
the Boston Herald We hadn't noticed
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

Uncle Joe" Cannon and his Committee
on Rules also seem 70 be a sort Of para
mount issue
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
To AxfatorE.

On. DO not let your
Failures jar.
But hitch your airship
To a star
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

To Mrs. Frederick Pinney Earle: When
a male affinity swats q female "'affini-
y" with a club. what is the answer
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
An Operaffc Programme.

I'm afraid that city girl left with no
good opinion OF the farm"
How sog-'
she tried 10 organize the help into q
chorus Of merry. merry haynlakers, but
she couldn't seem 10 get EN- 70 enthuse."
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
Too Much for Him.

This lady candidate viii not. tax"
''Whatg"
slowly enough to be reported. I give
il up" said the star interviewer, with
a sigh.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

AN APPRECIATION.
Gy trip away
Was very nice;
And things. say,
Were worth the price
I've no complaints. Ike some who roam.
But, still. N satisfied with home.
The meals were good
At my hotel
They served clean food
And cooked it well.
liked the beach. the oceans foam
But, still. I'm satisfied with home
Costly stun.
This q s2ec10 production? Why. the
scenery could be duplicated for a song
and the costumes are oId-'
You forget the snowstorm in she
second act Rear. genuine white paper.
my boy"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28


The Baltimore American Star recog-
nizes the value Of 4Ir Bryan-s Indian
apolis speech and is happy to present his
arguments 70 the voters Of Maryland. It
says:
While the followers OF Mr. Bryan are
seeking an organ in Baltimore the Amer
ican Star takes pleasure in doing them g
service which they could not get even
though they established a dozen special
newspapers. It presents to-day AIr. Brv-
ans fUl speech on the trusts. and it
carries it TO practically all the voters OF
Maryland.
We recognize the value Of the speech
as one OF the most important utterances
that the Democratic candidate VIII make
during the campaign So far his strong
est point is on the trust issue. and the
strength OF his candidacy is to be judged
largely upon the Impression which this
speech making Judge Taft VIII answer II.
OF course, but the present point IS that
Ar. Bryan has the opportunity. through
the Star. 70 put his arguments straight
before the public IN Maryland
1t IS pleasant to believe that We are
to have campaign Of ideas and argu-
ments. Every voter should read both
sides and should use his mental equip
me1t to gather the best thar the candi-
dates OF all parties have TO offer In
this speech Mr- Bryan is at his best
The Washington herald., 1908-08-28

G A KlnefelJer, a prominent business
man Of Jenkinton. Pa. who has visited
the Pacific Coast on business and is now
on his return 10 Pennsylvania. Is at the
Riggs Discussing the political situation
IN Pennsylvania, Mr. KlinefelJer SAID last
night Pennsylvania would give its usual
majority for TIE Republican national
ticket at the coming Presidential cleo
ton
If you ask anybody in Pennsylvania
about Bryan and the outlook Of the Dem
ocratic party. they sigh. Bryan is nat
Urslly not popular IN the Keystone State.
People OF that State still remember The
hard times they experienced during the
incUmbency OF the Presidential chair BY
Cleveland. They have not forgotten the
lesson and are not clamoring for another
dose Of it. I have been travelling around
the country in a number OF States. and
from observations made can say thar
Taft seems to be the more popular. caudi-
date and 10 have a much better chance Of
election than Bryan. who seems 10 be
much more popular than al sny tine be-
fore 7 admit there are weak spots in The
arTnOT Of the Republican PARTY. and rbs
Democrats no doubt VIII take the fuIest
possible advantage thereof Thera 49,
many Of the older Republican wheel
horses who do not approve Of FfitcbcoeJ-
as chairman The negro ana the Iabo-
question are serious enough. and tha
splits IN The Republican party fn ono.
and West Virginia look ssriou<
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-16
DIR. TEACH SPEAKS.

Birmingham, Sept. l5-(Special.)- J.. Professor C. c. Thach, president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, deliver. ed an able address today at the teach. CTS institute, which has been on now for nearly two weeks at the Birming- ham High School.
 He discussed the subject of element. ary, high school, and college education as the necessary ana correlated parts of q liberal education. The speak CT -contended that liberal education pays even from a material and uti,itarian n point of view.
 He claims that college education as a rule does not turn out a mere doc trinaire, but a leader of thought and action, a strong man and a useful cit,- zen. Training leads to progress in ventton, he said improvement and bet. ter things physically. mentally anS morally.
 The attendance at the institute !s very large, inasmuch as all the public schools in the county will open up next week and before that time the in structors are attending the institute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-16

perature was seventy-six degrees: the highest temperature was ninety.four de- grees and the lowest sixty-two degrees. The total rainfaii was l.7o inehes-J c.
 covingten. Opp, showers occurred on the sth. sth. and iethi the renlander Of the week was fair and pleasant--J- W,
 crsnshaw, Henoraviiis; Some light show CTS occurred during the fore part of the week; the latter part was generally fair, and the days were moderately warm.--P. Dale. osark. The highest temperature was ninety-two degrees, and the lowest sixty degrees. Fair weather prevailed, there being no rneasurahle amount or ram during the entire week.--Lucy Sellers
 Houston Lucy: Cloudy weather prevail ed. but the rainfall was very light consist ing of two showers during the fore part of season A. L. Crosby
 Mobile Mobile: The mean temperatuTs. seventy eight degrees. was exactly ncFma'' the highest temperature was ninety-tWo degrees and the lowest sixty-eisht. Far weather prevailed. thongh ., ssyafsi ,atsi rain. fail being but 0 05 inch. About forty-twS 7 per cent lof the average sunshine was re. ceived. .-weather Bureau.
 Pike, Troy: The fore part of the week was cloudy with light showers; the lattar part was clear. About seventy-rve per ed The highest temperature was nlnsIV degrees and the lowest slxtystlVe oe- grees.-c S. Tutwiler. .,.
 Washington, Fruitdale: Dry weather continues in this section. The days were warn but the nights were pieasant-o. M. Biihimer. rbst,.a
 SActinn Diroctor MontgomaSy. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-16
DRAY WAS SMASHED.
But Negro and Mules Were Not Badly
 Hurt.

But Negro and Mules Were Not Badly
 Hurt.
 A Highland Avenue car running at high speed down the hill on High Street. nearing the intersection of Union Street yesterday afternoon, struck and demolished dray belong ing to Roquemore & Hall. The wagon was splintered. the blanks and wheels being scattared for a considerable dis tance.
 The driver of tht wagon, a negro. whose name could not be learned. was knocked from his seat and hurled for considerable distance, and when picked up by the street car rnotorman and conductor seemed to be badly hurt. He was brought to Court Square on the car, where medical assistance was rendered him. The examination show ed that nothing serious was the mat ter, the negro going back to work shortly after reaching the Square.
 The team of mules was knocked down by the car, but with the excep- tion of shoulder of one of the mules being skinned. no harm was done them
 Late in the afternoon the matter was adjusted between the firm of Roque- more & Hall and the Traction Com pany, neither party desiring that ar- rests be made.