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The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
DUTY OF NEWSPAPERS.
what Editors and Publishers owe
TO the Community.

From the San Francisco Arg0nsut.
Were the newspapers Of the day willing
to regard sins against the community as
seriously as indignities to themselves. so
ciety would have reason to rejoice in their
aid. There is a long list of abuses and
disreputable practices that might be cut
short were the journals Of the day in
clned to assist in uprooting them by q
policy Of studied silence. Many Of the
plague-spots OF civilization slowly extend
their borders through the publicity given
them by the press without pay. They
would disappear If they were not skill
fully advertised as news features.
Perhaps It is expected too much 20 look
for moral effect IN business enterprises.
The publisher says he is no more called
upon TO guard the moral health Of the
community than the grocer or the black
smith He makes his papers sell; he
strives to make his advertising columns
sought II not of actual value; he is in the
newspaper business for money. not as a
reformer. Yet a wise manager might
reason out a money vaiue IN absolute
clean methods. AT leaSt there are
thoughtful readers who vii, cherish the
and who will continue 10 remark with
sorrow the neglect or misuse of great
power.
It need not be regarded as a distinct
advance in ethical standards to require of
editors and publishers the service they
are able TO perform. The chemist who
discovers a powerful poison is bound not
merely to refrain from its use, but TO
guard his discovery. Conversely, should
he find a chemical combination OF i'm
mense possibilities for good, such as a
universal antitoxin. he would be bound TO
apply it vigorously for the benefit o.
humanity. His relations with the public
are on a higher plane than those of
commerciaIism The journalist by the
nature of his public vocation, acquires
power that is not possessed by the
private citizen. He should be bound TO
exert that power for the benefit OF the
community from which It is derived, not
merely to refrain from its use to dis
tinotly immoral ends The time viii
come when he will find it impossible to
evade this issue.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
SAND-WAsHING BINS.
Interesting Feature of the District
Filtration Plant.

From the Springfield Republican.
An important and absolutely new fea-
ture of the immense filtration plant at
Washington. D. c., which in itself is a
concrete city covering more than twenty
nine acres, are the massive concrete sand
bins. twenty-nine in number, which form
a part of the washing system.
These bins, which are illustrated In the
May number Of Popular Mechanics, are
used for the storage of sand after it has
been washed and before it Is returned
10 the filter beds. From the washer the
sand is carried, suspended in water,
through pipes and into the bins. The pro
portion usually flowing in is four parts
water and one part sand. The sand sinks
to the bottom and the water accumulates
until the bin is half full. At this level
the water overfiows through a pipe, and
continues to overflow until the sand
reaches the outlet The gate at the first
outlet is then closed, and the process is
repeated by the use of a second outlet
near the top Of the bin. Each bin holds
$50 cubic yards of sand. The bins are of
massive construction, and tower So feet
into the air. The diameter, outside meas
urement, is 3 feet inches, and at the
top the outside wall Is inches thick.
They are supported on circular concrete
foundations, carried below the frost line
The twenty-nine bins cost $50, 500, but this
expenditure has been justified. The averag
cost of handling a cubic yard of sand
by this system is about q cents, while the
cost at other plants runs from s13S to
$40,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

These reflections can hardly be improved
upon. and / advise you 10 read the entire
letter.
g. Question-Is it the custom in the best circles
in America as II Is in Europe. TO kiss ihe hand Of
your hostess when greeting or taking leave of her
oF when yOu receive at her hands some favoTi
AUSTRIAN.
Answer-It is frequently, but not usually
done
Z Question: am about leaving town. On whom
shall | leave ?. p C. esrdsf MAIhoN-
AnsWer-It is not necessary to leave
any. il you are going merely for your
usual summer vacation. but if you pur-
pose making a long stay p, p. c. cards
should be left on or sent by mall to all
your friends.
g Question-Is II permitted Tor a man TO call
upon a lads TO whom he has been introduced by a
common friend!
Answer-Yes. provided the lady has con-
sented 10 the introduction. If you have
any hesitancy In making a personal call
on so slight an acquaintance, IL would be
as we'll in going the first time 10 only
leave your card, which should bear your
address. This attention should at once
bring you an invitation TO drop in some
afternoon to tea or a bid to a more
formal affair.
3 Questiou-Is it good form or bad form to
have ones name frequently appear in the social
columns Of a newspaper! Would a reputable paper
announce an engagement unless It bad proper aa-
thOTityY
Answer-It Is certainly not bad form 10
have ones name printed in the social
columns Of a newspaper unless one is
written up in a sensational fashion. and
10 this no papers of reputation lend them
selves. No reputable paper would print
the announcement of an engagement un-
less it was authorized 10 do So The edi-
tors OF social matter are most careful and
conscientious in this regard. Many host
esses find to make an announcement in
the social column of a paper of any minor
social function such as q tea or reception
to be the simplest. quickest. and best way
in which 10 bring the affair TO the atten-
ton Of their friends. II certainly saves a
great deal of labor
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
ENGLISH IMMIGRATION.
Large Contribution of Island to
American Civilization.


From the Philadelphia Press.
twenty-five million people have come
to this country since the Revolution from
all quarters of the world" said President
Alderman, of the University of Virginia,
in introducing Ambassador Bryce on
Founders Day at the institution, and
very few of them have been Englishmen.
This is a very common impression IN
regard to our immigration since 1884, and
the st. Georges societies, when they dine
each year April %, ought TO do something
to correct II. Most people think that since
the Colonial period Great Britain or
England Wales, and Scotland, have added
little to our population,
The Englishman In the broadest sense
has added as much to our population IN
the last 124 years as any but two or three
lands. In the last thirty years, 1S6S-lg0l,
/. .769, ,729 persons have come to this country
from England and Wales. Add the
Scotch, $50. sS2, and 200. .291 have come 10
the United States from Great Britain
in thirty years. This is more than have
come from Ireland In the same time.
twice as many as have come from Swe-
den, four times as many as have come
from Norway. and more than have come
from, from Poland and Russia put to-
gether. Two-thirds as many have come
from the British Island as from all Ger
many. and for every five persons that
have come from either Austria Hungary
or Italy. four persons, born between the
Lands End and Dumousby Head. have
landed in the United States.
The tight little, right little" island has
been one of the great feeders of the
United States since the Revolution, as
well as before OF I0460,000 persons born
abroad in this country in 1900, tenth
we're English. OF 100000 with foreign
parents in the same year. as large a
share, tenth. came from Great Britain
by one parent or the other.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
korean Emperor,s Resources,

The private resources Of the ex-Emper-
or of Korea are now attracting soma at
tention. His majesty has always seemed
to possess a plentitude Of funds for the
purpose OF oiling the wheels of his vari-
Gus political intrigues, and there have
been many vague surmises as to the
source whence this money was obtained
It Is now said TO have been definitely
aseertained that his majesty has large
amount lodged in the Hongkong and
Shanghai Bank, and a telegram from
Seoul alleges that some persons have Of
late been endeavoring to dispose OF a
very considerable quantity OF the gold
ingots which also are believed to be the
property of the ex-Emperor.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
HINTS BY THE SOCIAL ARBITER

tom OF throwing rice and old slippers af-
ter the departing bridal pair has quite
gone out.
The marriage ceremonial of widow
is quite the same as that of maid, save
that she does not don the veil and orange
blossoms, but she is at liberty TO wear
white If she elects to do so, instead OF
the pearl gray or mauve. that are re-
garded as smarter, and suitable jewels
are acceptable. On her wedding invita-
tions widow should use the title Of
Mrs. together with her Christian name,
as she Is expected TO drop the Christian
name Of her deceased husband when she
puts of her mourning.
TIE religious ceremony is fixed by the
church where it occurs. bat the pro-
gramme for the music, the decorations
OF the church, and the bridal procession
are arranged by the bride or her repre-
sentatives. The whole affair should be
faithfully rehearsed before the day set
for the wedding and the ushers, especial
~, should be thoroughly drilled in their
duties. for upon them falls the CHIEF re-
sponsiblity Of making the affair so of
without a hitch. A half hour is gener-
ally allowed between the ceremony at
the church and tbs reception at the
house. The receiving party at this func-
tlon consists Of the bride and bridegroom
and the parents of both of them, the
bridesmaids making themselves useful in
entertaining the guests after they have
congratulated the bride. If the wedding
is in the morning, breakfast is served
! in courses at small tables, if in the even
/ ing there is generally only a buffet sup
per. The guests are supposed 70 take
leave as soon as ne bride goes upstairs
to change her wedding for her travelling
gown, and no one waits TO speed the
bridal couple upon their journey, save
their relatives and most intimate friends.
The fewer that remain the better. for
this leave-taking is generally a severe
strain on the bride and her family, and
too sacred for mere acquaintances TO
share in
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
waIIsed Fourteen MlIes to Preach,

Reno Correspondent San Francisco Chronicle
When the Rev. Samuel Unsworth. of
the Trinity Episcopal Church. found him
self at Verdi one morning recently, with
a wreck at Calyada which woula prevent
his reaching Reno by train in time to oc-
cupy his pulpit for the Thanksgiving ser
vices, he took OF his long black coat
and, putting 1t under his arm, counted
the ties for fourteen miles to this city.
He entered the ehurchyard tired and
dusty, slipped on his coat and walked
from the vestry door just in time TO meet
his congregation. who did not hear about
his journey on foot until after his sermon
had been delivered one of the best SER
mons of the Thanksgiving Day in Reno.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
They own the Soft Impeachment.

In his recent address to the Canadian
Club. in Montreal. Mr.. Bryce, British
Ambassador at Washington, said: "I do
not think, though, It would be advisable
for me to say much, for I have the good
fortune to be a Scotchman myself. I
won't pursue the theme of what contribu-
tions Seotchmen should be able to make
to Canada's literature and science. for
the very simple reason which was given
by friend Of mine. who said: ] never
argue with scotchmeE that they are a
great nation--thev admit it. "
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
A Good suhntitnte.

Jimmy had his weak points, es an ex-
ample of the result OF modern educational
methods, but his brain was of excellent
quality. says Youths Companion.
When the teacher looked at him and in
CURED. coldly. What is a synonym.
James, he was reaay with his answer.
IT'S a word that you can use when you
don't know how to spell the one you
thought Of first he replied, eheerfully.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
The RockefeIIer Ancestry.

Prom Lsslie's Weekly.
The Rockefeller family association. of
which, by the way. John D. is not a
member. though many of its members
claim kinship VITA him, has traced the
history Of the name back 70 the south OF
France, where there is still a Baron
Roquefeuille. The French Rockefellers,
being mostly Huguenots, went to South
ern Germany after the revocation OF the
edict of Nantes; hence the TeHtonic form
Of the name. The first Rockefeller came
to America in 172o.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
singular Enecf.

Prom the Chicago Tribune
First Coed-What makes Prof. Crank
leigh use that curious dialect?
Second Coed-That isnt dialect. It's his
way of trying to convey the idea that he
uses the simplifed spelling.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
Documentary Eviaenee.

From the Circle.
Her Mother-I should rather you would
not go sailing with that young man.
Clara: don't believe he knows a thing
about sailboat
Clarss-Oh. but he does mamma: he
showed me a letter OF recommendation
from a New York firm he used 70 work
for. and they speak very highly OF his
saicsnanship.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

SoTE-The ATbiter viii be glad 70 answer any
questions Of a social nature that may be sub
mitted. Such questions should be addressed 10
The ATh.ter care The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

The few weeks following Easter IS
fayorite period for weddings, and quite
the usual number are arranged for this
year. for despite the many torments. that
"be in the small circle Of a wedding ring,
bad times seem to have no effect upon
these functions or to change their charae-
ter materially. The tendency OF the day
is toward more simplicity and dignity,
and there Is less lavishness and ostenta-
ton than was formerly seen. It is no
longer de rigueur for the bride to have
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

In the first half of the last century
some Of the daimyos and many Of the
samurai, or knights, became restive under
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
HITCHCOCK as CH4IRUAN!
National Committee Enjoys to Select
after Seeing Taft.
1Rr Telegraph to The Tribune J


Chicago June 1.-THE newly elected members
or tho Republican National Committee say that
they will not select a chairman in Chicago out
will sppoint a delegation to wait and consult
with the Presidential candidate. with power to
.Isc+ tba chairman after learning his views They
cav further however, that this delegation VIII
recommend the selection of Frank H. Hftchcock'
and that they are confident that the recommeh-
dation will meet with the approval of Secre-
tary Taft
The committee will further recommend the re-
apnointroent of Elmer Dover as secretary OF the
committee and it is thought that this recon-
rrandatfon will also be approved 1t Is believed
that Mr. Dover's long experience as secretary
Of the Republican National Committee VIII en-
ohio hin, to be of the utmost assistance TO MT
tI;,cbcor. and that these two exceptionally
oanable voune men will conduct one of the
most forcef,,I and clear cut campaigns In the
history of the party.
The appointment of Mr.. Hitchcock has already
been foresha dowed in these dispatches. and there
&c averv reason to believe that the members of
the national committee predict accurately when
thav say their recommendation will receive the
cordial epproval of Secretary Taft
There is still question as to the treasurer
shin of the national committee. which is perhaps
the most important office to be filled. but it is
expected that decision on that point will be
reached in the immediate future.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
OPPOSE ANTI-INJUNCTION PLANK.
Lumbermen Telegraph Convention 1t Is In
suit to People and the Courts

Minneapolis June 1.-THE National Luu Der
Manufacturers Association in session here today
adopted in time a resolution against the in
corporation Of an anti-injunction plank in the
Republican platform. The resolution was mme-
diateIy tclegraphed the resolutions committee
the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
and the members urged Mmbermen in the Twin
Cities to wire Frank B. Kellogg. of the resolutions
committee to the same effect. The resolution fol-
lows
Resolved. That this association learns With pro-
found surprise that the resolutions COMMITTEES Cf
the National Republican Convention is considering
the adoption OF the anti-injUnctiOn plank in its
pla tform: therefore be IL
Resolved That this association unanimously pro-
tests against such action insult To the intef-
genCe Of the American people and the integrity Of
the courts IL adopted il would remove the last
prop the protection of life and property IN this
country.
Also. That this association represents all Iun1-
ber manufacturers from the Atlantic 10 the PactA~
Ocean from Canada To the Gulf
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
TWO TOPERS."
a Teachers Experience

My friends call me The Postum Preacher,
writes a MINI school teacher. because i preacn
the gospel If Postum everywhere / go, and nave
been the means of liberating many coneepoi
slaves
Il don't care what they call me 50 iohs ,S
/ can helm others To- see what they lose 10y
sticking 10 coffee and can show them the way
10 steady nerves clear brain and generai Soou
health by using Postum -,
While school girl i drank collee anu hnu
hts Of trembling and went through d sIese -, VI
nervous l,rostration. which took me three !e"is
/" rally from. -.
Mother coaXed me 10 use POSTUM pu'
taought coffee would give me strehslh' o
.hags went. and when l married icuu II!
husband and / were both coffee fol'ers anu al"
smpathize with "A drunkard who tries 1" H'e
vi his cups
Al last in sheer desperation, uousiit Ia p,,i.
as Of Postum followed directions about ooiiili5
~ served il with good cream, ana hshed ' ''
Oahd how he liked the coffee.
We each drank three cups apiece, anu ~, @
: satisfied feeling il left our conversion ~
'asled several wears and viii continue as ioilS
y We live. for il has made us ne"-her -
inxr
There's Reason Name given by % "
no No Battle Greek Mich. Read Inc i'o"' ~
Melville" in pkgs
Ever read the above letter7 ne" one Hp
psrs from time to time. They are eenu'''e' WV
"o fali Of human interest
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18

Illinois and Indiana voted aye Iowa was the mrs.
state to split it's giving six for the hi'i''
and twenty for the majority report. ldlcHIso" as
divided as did Minnesota and Missouri Inc so'e
went about equally divided as q rule uh'h ->e"
York was reached 1t cast solid vote Ioi 'No
minority report which at Cnce put IL III tie ie"u-
Ohio east eight votes for the minority ana tnIItS
eight for the majority side of the question: lh''
caused an outburst of cheers when lasteu ioi
f1II minute Pennsylvania went soldIy Ior tio
minority report and the vote passed the op 'othi
almost even The vote of washington put t"0
matter bevond doubt the totals at that time peihe
I2s for the minority 49i for the majority report
No vote for New Mexico was received the ueie
CATION as was announced oy a delegate IN an ''u-
toining state having gone out One oeles"'0
was absent from Minnesota, and the to'aI wa"
therefore e77 the minority report receiving vi '
Tho ma afortv 500 The majority report was theii
sdopted by a viva vote
The Southern delegations in their applause anu
cheering gave credit the Ohio delegatloh lo'
savinu them Calls of Ohio rang from the ueie
va+es gathered under the Southern banners
Senator warren of Wyoming, moved that a r.
cess he taken until o'clock Tonight 'IoVeIhoi
Fort of New Jersey offered an amendment hla
tho hour 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning iu
amendment was adopted and the convention au-
journed.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18

quent and the halts numerous. The Pennsyl-
vanians not foreetful of their candidate as
they passed along and filled the air with cries OF
KNOX" Every time they compelled to hait
they seized the opportunity renew the cry
Next came the Young Mems Blaine Club of Gin
cinnati. They tall white hats AMI carried
small American flags. Their appearance produced
frenzy in the Ohio delegation. Instantly ever man
was his feet. the red flags We're tossed up. ana
cheer after cheer rang through the hall. The blue
banner with the face OF Secretary Taft on it pro-
duced another outburst. and the Ohio men screamed
and danced about, while the band i'm the gallery
struck up Hail the Chief. which it has, by
some coincidence. played every time the blue ban
has been flung the air.
Following the Blaine Club there came a distinct
novelty in the way Of d band playing TammanY'
and then big delegation of visitors from DanFlle,
H.. bearing small flags with Cannon" on them
and a larger banner announcing themselves as
''Neighbors OF Uncle joe After the marching
band had passed the convention musicians played
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
TRY MY 43 BLEND COFFEE
NONE BETTER IMPORTED. 35e PER LB.
Callanans Magazine and price list mailed on request
L. j. CALLAHAN,
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Continued from first page.

view here is that the plank will be retained IN
the platform il was agreed on tentatively
A rumor in circulation that if the PLANK
should be eliminated Secretary Taft. in case OF
his nomina tion might find later way. probably
In his speech of acceptance, 10 announce author
itatfveIy his own views on the subject The re-
mort could not be traced authoritative
source and il was possible either at. the
White House or at the War Department to con-
firm IT,
Secretary Taft remained with the President
only short time and returned to the War De-
partment. MIR Loeb remarked that the conven-
ton needed ito blow off steam, and now. hav-
ing done so. he supposed everybody there felt
better. and that the end Of it. All motive
for any special message by the President to
his friends in the convention passed when order
in the convention hall restored
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
MT. KIsCO OFFICIAL THREATENED
I. w. Turner, President of Village, Ordered
to Give $1,000 to Black Hand.

Isaac W. Turner. president Of the village OF
Mount KtscO. has received alleged Black Hand
letter demanding that he send 81 10 Jasper
Perruna. New York Postofice- The letter said
that II he refused he would die within a week "a
will George V Raymond farmer of Bedford
MIR Turner says he knows of reason why the
ban Of death should be placed him except that
hy virtue of his Office president of the village
Of Mount kisco he is also chief OF police and ths
police commissioner of that village Through tho
efforts of Sheriff Charles NJ. Lane. of Westchester
County. PinkertOn detectives have been employed
Try down the Black Hand agents
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
PARADE ENTERS HALL,

As Secretary Malloy ended his announcement OF
the Warren resolution the tap of drums was
heard outside the hall and in another second the
east door was opened and in came the bano heao-
nC parade II halted in front Of the speakers
stand for an instant playing America Close
behind came in single ME the KNOX MATCHING
Club. % Philadelphia and then the Araericus ciuo
Of Pittsburg bearing high its umbrellas, some OF
rec, white and blue and others of alternate sec
tons of yellow and black The aisle Was MOI d"
IDEAL marching ground. and congestions were fire.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18
TRAMPLED ON KNOX BANNER
Much Indignation in Pittsburg at Action
Attributed to Senator Penrose
(By Telegraph to The Tribune.

Pittsburg June t7-Politcians and close friends
of Senator p. c. Knox were made indignant this
afternoon by a Chicago dispatch published in a
Pittsburg evening paper In effect that Boies Pen
rose the other Senator from Pennsylvania. had
trempled and torn a Knox banner handed him
by Krox boomers. The dispatch. in part says:
shortly after the Conv ention opened the Knox
pennants with keystone State across them. to-
gether with a picture OF her candidate, were dts
trinuted 10 the Pennsylvania delegates Bolcs
Penrose dropped his under his feet and proceeded
10 trampIe on IT, The ether delegates however.
showed great respect for Pennsylvania candidate
by waving the banners aloft.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-18

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