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The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
The Unreyised Wooden Schedule.

Tariff revision has been practically COM
pleted with one Of the most outrageous
schedules In the entire list standing pat
The woolen schedule a hoary tariff in
iquity. escapes with a few Insignificant
alterations. downward reductions Of per
cent or such matter, in duties that range
above 100 per cent. many Of them absO-
lutely prohibtive. Although the facts
concerning this schedule were abundantly
exploited in both Senate and House. al
though they have been set forth convin-
cingly and authoritatively IN the tariff lit
erature Of the past two decades. the wool
and woolen duties appear altogether
10 have escaped the attention of the
White House. We hear nothing from
there about free wool. or even about
lower wool duties. nor is there a word
in behalf Of the millions Of consumers
who have been mulcted for years by the
tremendously high rates on woolens OF all
descriptions. Yet this tariff bill. suppos-
edly framed as a revision downward, IS
being passed with no reduction in the
wooien schedule save on a few items, IN
the i--s Of an advance IN the price OF
American woolens ordered by the wool
trust on the alleged ground that there is
an increase in the price OF wool.
The National Association OF Clothiers
which makes the clothing worn by s5I
per cent Of the American people. declares
hatly that this advance is unjustifled by
natural causes. that It is largely due 10
the tarif-maintained monopoly Of the
wool trust, which controls 60 per cent OF
the output Of the higher grades OF wool
ems. and yet that the ultimate consumer
will pay the whole Of It. amounting 10
% TO % per cent for the season Of 1910.
But the delivery Of the American manu-
facture OF woolens into the hands OF
monopoly IS not the only evil effect OF
the Dingley woolen rates that are 10 DO
continued IN the pending bill Owing to
the discriminating duties against certain
classes Of wool, there has been q pro
gressive dlminution OF the amount OF wool
used in the manufacture Of cloth from
which the wearing apparel OF the average
consumer IS fabricated. Men and boys
to-day are wearing cloth" say the man
ufacturers, which Is 80 1-3 per cent less
IN weight than It was twelve years ago.
making a winter suit now weigh what
spring suit weighed when the Dingley
bill was passed" The common man IS
forced 10 wear a combination OF wool.
cotton. and shoddy, "a deprecated and
lighter cloth at an advanced price"
That is what the wool and wooden du-
ties do for the consumer. What they do
FOR the producer and the manufacturer IS |
70 swell their profits and to bind their
monOpoly-two facts which the reports
required by the corporation tax may fully
disclose before another tariff bill IS
passed.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
The Need for the Parlor.

A group Of good women IN Pittsburg.
convinced that theirs is q mission to re-
form, have begun their task by proposing
the abolition Of the parlor as a part Of
household architecture. Their plea is that
this apartment IS expensive in furniture
and in maintenance. and that If children
chance 10 gambol within It's decorated
precincts. the results are disfguring and
disastrous. Hence they propose to con
vert this space to everyday domestic
utilities.
1t would seem that these feminine radI-
Gals have devoted more consideration to
the cost and care of adornment than to
the social and personal needs OF this
apartment. No one win defend the prac-
tice, now becoming unusual. If not OBJ
solete. Of appropriating an undue share
Of a restricted family income TO a carpet
upon which the sun must not shine. TO
pictures that only formal company NAV
see. and to gilded furniture which IS for
use only upon occasions Of formal cere-
mony. That ancient abode Of gloom and
stiffness is practically eliminated. But
therein lies the moro reason why its
transformation should be made to include
light and good cheer. The very name
.'parlor" has been too long divorced from
its speechful origin. All this, however.
applies to the domestic circle as a whole.
But the heads OF families, recalling their
youth. cannot fail TO recognize that there
is another need for an apartment Of oc-
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
DEPICTED BY LINCOLN.
Evils Of the Present Day According
to n Southern View.

Evils of the Present Day According z
to n Southern View.
From the Florida Times-Unioa
Washington stood very nearly IN SYM
pathy with Hamilton in the view that the
average man was better served by a gov
ernment IN the hands OF a superior class;
Hamilton openly insisted that without a
governing aristOcracy kept alive by spe-
cial privileges our republic could not en-
dure- Jefferson held the opposite view,
End put his trust in the masses, which
did not fail him. But as time went on
and the government was committed more
absolutely 10 the South, there was en-
approach 10 the views OF Hamilton IN
practice. although the democracy. IN
theory, still adhered TO the doctrines OK
Jefferson. Hamilton was not an Amerl-
can product in mind or IN blood: he was
European. even in his commanding abr-
ity and controlling thought.
The Republican party in its early days
was far more Jenersonian than Hanil-
tOnian. II has been said that Washing
ton was the sublimation OF the English
squire or country gentleman. and that
Lincoln was the first great American
more democratic than jefferson. Ger
tainly his speech az Gettysburg goes fur
thcr than jefferson ever did. and he
would seem 10 put the service OF the
masses above the law as his life trans
C5uded the limitations OF the Constitution.
he knew the Constitution gave him no
authority 10 issue the proclamation OF
emancipation, but he waited 10 assure
himself that Il would be supported by the
masses: that was the supreme test for
him and not the law.
Perhaps the party was never entirely
in agreement with Lincoln. except as a
sentiment deposited as q wreath on his
coffin. il is possible that the North would
not have given him q second term had
the soldiers been kept from the polls and
the hustings In the doubtful States. Ger
tainly the party made haste to depart
from the Lincoln ideals-the party 20
whom tho most extreme Of American
Democrats is the patron saint is now
Hamltouian io thought and action The
evils depleted by Lincoln as the last con
demnati0n have come upon us as the result
OK Iincoln's work. we shall see whether
Lincoln Is a prophet IN tie house OF his
friends. Favoritism, the worship OF
wealth. Gorgetfulness OF the poor devo-
tlon 20 wealth and government by
wealth-the tale IS complete as Lincoln
read it. and the evidence IS now full and
complete ia recent doings al Washington.
May the ark OF the covenant be saved
when q President. ambitious TO be ranked
with Lincoln. grins when told OF Consti-
utiOnal limitations and suffers no pun
ishment for his contempt
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
HAMLET ON A BICYCLE.
japanese Version of the Shake.
speRrean Masterpiece.

japanese Version of the Shake
speHrean Masterpiece.
From the Boston Herald.
Students and lovers Jf the drama should
be interested IN the ultra-modern at
tempts at realism in performances Of
ShakespeaTean tragedy. We are informed
that Hamlet was produced recently at
Kobe in Japan, with unusual attention to
accuracy IN scenery and costumes. The
sweet and melancholy prince appeared
first IN the uniform OF q student az the
Imperial University. In the third act he
wore a suit OF vivid blue with striped
stockings. During the scene with the
players he rode a bicycle" CThis Is a
hard saying. How could the PLAYERS
listen 20 his discourse2 Were they too
similarly astride2 Did he ride in circles
around them? or was the actor n trick
bicyclist and did he converse with the
machine when Il was mOtlOnlessO Ham
lei did the slaUghtering business in con-
venional evening dress, and the king for
this scene pat aside the robes OF a
Japanese nObleman and dOuned Il swallow
tail coat ana stoveplpe hat-not a house
coat and gious, as fashionable Boston
fan might have done In view OF the cir
cumstances. The fair Ophela wore
hmono. except IN the more intimate
scenes with Hamlet. when she was brill
liant in q Parisian costume,
It may be argued that inasmuch as
Hamlet IS a type. a Tuan OF any country.
OF any century, the japanese stage man
ager and the actor that played the prince
could easily make q plausible defense.
In this country. however. a stovepipe hat
In tragic scenes furnishes 20 the general
public, always eager 10 giggle-especiafy
when situation or dialogue is pathetic or
noble-an excuse for laughter. The hat
appears as comic, gr0tesQue thing
Thus. Julius Caesar. Charlemagne. Ma
pOieon. Gen. George Washington would
be at once classed by the audience with
Mr.. Foy II any one Of them should appear
the STA 90 frrrfr ha~raF
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

casionaI reserve. As the daughters bud
into young womanhood. the youths Of
their acquaintance will ring the front
Where shall the modest ad-
vances and coy retreats Of sweet and
sacred courtship find their needed ex-
preston? American home training and
its soundly placed confidence in the self
respect Of boys and girls have included
no fixed place for the chaperon as one
present at these engaging con-
ferences. She exists, but usually as a
figure IN the discreet background 1t was
one OF the social problems Of pioneer
days in a new country TO find place
Of comparative seclusion for the bashful
calls Of the nelghboTs lad. In the con-
gested life Of large cities the difficulty is
enhanced. and nnds unsatisfactory rem
edy in the theory that there may be soli-
tude in crowds and possibilities for per
sonal interchange OF agreeable condolences
in vehicles and public parks. The parlor,
in the old-fashioned sense OF the word,
Is an impossibility in a fat. It becomes
there an anachronism. and It's substitute
among those Of the world Of work Is the
inobservant Indifference OF the throng
But under all environments. the youth
and the maid viii find a path tortread to-
gether with llghtsome feet, and eyes only
for each other and their destined future.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

The housewives OF Buffalo united in a
chorus Of dismay the other morning.
when they awoke 10 the discovery that
the water supply was cut OF. There was
not a drop for the matutinal bath. nor
yet for the breakfast coffee pot Their dis
comfort was caused by the breaking OF q
single main. At the same time. property
valued at $100000.000 was placed In peril.
for in all the city there was not a bucket
OF water 70 put out q possible fire. For
tunatelv. after three hours. the incon-
venience and the peril were dissipated
The commissioner Of public works pleads
that two years ago he advised q system
OF valves that would have prevented the
interruption OF water service. he de-
Clares that unless the Improvement is
made. the accident may recur. 1t IS not
surprising that the Buffalo newspapers
complain that Insurance rates are high IN
that city. The local aldermen, who have
been pleading economy as q reason for
inaction. are now considering plans for
pumping station. The suffragettes may
say that not until municipal neglect
reaches the kitchen viii the masculine
management Of city affairs begin 20 take
notice
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
sONG OF THE sPENDTHRIFT.

For me Just a little IS never enough;
I've only one speed-that's the high.
l can't eat a steak that is gristly OF tough
The best with fresh mushrooms. I buy.
When short. 60 hIngry and tighten my belt.
Saving up for rroVcndeT spree.
Some people may scrlmp and many dine or =
shrimp
But it's plenty OF nothing FOR me.
When I've n few dollars 10 hang on some bells
I don't hold them back for a minute.
get a tie such as is worn by the Svell5
And then a spark sticSpin goes I'm Il.
The hunger I feel doesn't teach me- 20 save;
Next tins Just the same IL viii De.
Some people may stint. but my coin does a sprint
II IS plenty OF nothing for ne
II ever have account AZ the bank
III check 1t all out in a chunk.
I'll live ike duke OF some other Of rank
TIL an o7 my dough has gone punk.
III hand my last Eve 20 a drlg clerk and Ry:
''Some dope f0r my felo-dc-ss-
No poison that's cheap; here. the chanse you may
keep
It is plenty or nothing for NE"
-ChiaEo News.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
a PatriotIe opportunity.

Il IS a jocularity rather than a With
cism that there are so many historic
headquarters OF Gen. Washington. Their
sites are strung among the original col
onies from Cambridge 10 Yorktown. The
leader who expelled British sovereignty
rom his country was in stern need OF
these temporary abiding places during
his Fabian but ultimately successful
strategy. But when one OF these mill
tary abiding places IS marked for con
spiCuOus honor, It may properly arouse
patriotic resentment 70 learn that Il has
fallen into the tawdry shabbiness Of
neglect That Is said TO be the present
state OF the historic headquarters at
Newburgh, where Washington directed
much OF the campaign for the vital con-
troll OF the Hudson. Perhaps those in
charge OF these headquarters could
learn something from the patriotic and
efficient association OF women that pre-
serves with such affectionate care the
tomb and the estate Of Mount Vernon
The civic pride OF Newburgh might
properly find d remedy particularly n
this year OF historic celebration OF earlier
events than the Revolution.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

for the arrest and punishment OF obsti-
nate offenders. A few object lessons, even
II bitter to the culprits. would DO long
step toward abolishing the cause OF un-
told domestic sorrow and industrial loss.
The way to desirable reform OF 4 bad
personal custom is to be found in the will
Of intelligent social reprobation.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
MONDAY. JULY 2s. 1909.
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Notify your carrier or newsdealer
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OF town as In the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Rev. Len G. BrOughtOn, OF Atlanta, IN
the course OF a recent sermon advised
the Georgia legislature 10 pass a law
requiring women 20 know how 20 cook"
1t probably would be as Ineffective as a
statute requiring Rev. Len G. Broughton
10 know how TO preach
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Florida is TO be connected with the
outside world by means OF a new rail-
road Considering the 'dryness" OF ad-
jacent territory. we should think a pipe
line would DO more in order.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

In my judgment. every State in the
Union will ratify the income tax amend
ment at its first opportunity" says Sen
ator Brown. Of Nebraska. Tho Senator'S
optimism IS creditable; his Judgment
well. we shall see.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

France has just passed through an
other cabinet crisis. The only thing we
have IN this country that is at all akin
to a cabinet crisis is the occasional al
legged inclination OF Mr.. Wilson to resign
the Agricultural portfolio-and that al
ways blows over.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Montgomery is to have cheaper gas"
says the Advertiser Of that Alabama
city. In another place it directs atten-
ton TO forthcoming extraordinary ses-
sion Of the legislature about 20 be called
at the capital, but We suppose there is
no connection between the two items.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
ALITTLE NONSENSE.


A lunch afar from busy town
is not so bad thing.
You wash your picnic sandwich down
With water from the spring.
And maybe pick some berries brown
From bushes where they cling.
You eat your frugal lunch with Zest
Afar from haunts Of men;
UnlOose two buttons OF your vest
And sit contented then,
And watch your only dinner guest
a CHEEKY little wren.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
Quickly Explained.

From the Boston Transcript
Landlord Go new tenant-But why
do you want & carpenter and a plasterer
for a whole week?
New Tenant-Two OF the rooms don't
fit our carpets.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Confronted with an indictment charg-
ing him with selling whisky contrary
20 law" Tennessee 'moOnshiner"
demanded of the court. What is whis-
ky2" That terrible question IS worse
than Banquo's ghost!
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
An Anomalous Position

1t seems my daughter has a beau"
"A father hardly knows what attitude
TO assume when the young men begin 10
call"
That's right. He can't DO Jocose with
out sort OF losing dignity, and yet he
hates 20 stand of and be considered an
old crouch"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

From the Sphinx.
Mother-And when he proposed, did you
tell him 20 see me?
Daughter-Ees, mamma, and he said
he'd seen you several times. but he want
ed TO marry me Just the sama
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
Anything TO PIease.

Hubby, I want to go to an exclusive
resort"
"Au right. my dear" said the great
magnate. III buy you a mountain.
L prefer the beach"
Very good. John. get me quotations
on oceans"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
Not Exncted

From the Los Angeles Expro0S
New Servant-Am expected to do any
OF the heavy work, mum2
HOusewife-Oh. no. I always make the
bread and cake myself
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
Method Generally Adopted.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Rivers clipping his pen In the ink)-Tel
me a diplomatic way 10 call a man a liar.
Brooks-Always select a smaller man
than vOu are
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

The Commoner has read Deacon
Hemphill, Of the Charleston News and
Courier. out Of the Democratic party.
Just where that lands the deacon, how
ever. is extremely hard 10 say.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

A New Jersey woman wants a divorce
because her husband has not spoken TO
her in four years. There IS a funny
comment indicated here, but. for reasons
Of state. we refrain from mentioning il
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

People worry too much" says Mr..
John d. Rockefeller. And Mr.. Rookie
feller's idea Of relieving them is TO raise
the price Of kerosene oil now and then.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

A Colorado man says he has observed
that only ugly women vote" Evi-
IDENTIFY the rise OF the suTragette move
ment is to be counteracted by subtle
diplomacy.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
often the Case.

Why are you making those horrible
faces?'
I'm amusing the baby"
But the child IS screening"
Yes; some people can't realize that
they are being amused"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

From the F1iegcnde Blaetter.
Cook-Yes, mum, We shall have 10
stick together. You're through with all
the cooks In the place and with all the
mistresseS
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
Imnertinent Innuirr.

Frun LiTincott's
Where's your mistress uaidT'
Upstairs. sir, arranging madame's E
hair"
And madame? Is she with her"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Mr.. F. w. Hensel. an English astrono-
mer, thinks we would have more success
signaling Venus than Mars. It does
seem more likely that Venus would talk
hack
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

I'VE don't hear any more Of that orig
inal Floradora sextet."
"Weu?''
'Stlll, / don't suppose we ought 20 eX-
pect mere seztet to outlast the Light
Brigade"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

When IS the best time to blow soup?''
some one asks the Atlanta Georgian.
That is little beyond US The time to
cut soup, however. IS when you have
mustache.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Physicians say we can I've without our
digestive equipment. We suppose. how
ever, physicians will never admit we
might live without physicians.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
Different WnYn.

Some grin and bear their woes;
Make little din.
And sOme-Tm one Of those
Omit the grin.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Now that an aviator has really sue
ceeded IN crossing the English Channel.
John Bulls frenzy Of anxiety probably
has passed through its worst stage.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

As he Is to receive 81 per word. Bwaua
Tumbo IS TO be commended for showing
a willingness not to dehyphenate dig
dig.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
ADDRESSED TO STATESMEN.
Agile Mr.. Nelson.

Agile Mr.. Nelson.
From tho New York Sun.
Senator Nelson, Of Minnesota, has jumped the
reservation again.
Mr.. Roots Position.
From the Springfield Republican.
Senator Root seems 10 hold a position equivalent
10 that Of advisory counsel TO the administration.
Mr.. Aldrich a Citadel.
From tho Indianapolis News.
Senator Aldrich is entirely too modest IN regarding
the wOoen schedule the very citadel Of protec.
ton" lie Is it himself
A wish to the President.
From the New York Evening Post
We hope that President Taft viii be unyieldins
for the right
MIR. Cummins in Accord.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
There is absolutely no difference between the Cum,
Minis view and that Of TIE President
MIR. Payne n COmprOmiserF
From the Philadelphia Pubic Ledger
Cosnrromiss is the only issue that either Nr
Payne OF Mr.. Aldrich has ever expected.
Mr.. Tnfts Accomplishment.
From the Boston Transcript.
Mr.. Taft has secured concessions in rates which
weTo in violent dispute and has done this over The
heads and against the protests Of some Of the mos,
influential Senators Of his party. For this he de
serves great credit
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
The Humorous Grind.

I suppose It Is pretty hard 10 originate
anything in the way Of a joker"
Yes admitted the press humorist:
about the best we can do is 70 put an
old anecdote into a new style Of dialect"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

a Philadelphia man possessed Of only
one leg thinks he can walk 20 New York.
Probably he can, II he keeps pegg!ng
away at the task.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

The Waco Times-IeraId IS Iambasting
the Denver platform. The Times Herald
certainly must find 1t hard 10 XIII time.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

The Houston Post Is IN favor Of re-
vising the Republican party outward. 3"
And the Democratic party pieward. nat
uraliy.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

No clam has anything on Oyster Bay
this summer.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

Abdul Hamid and the ex-Shah Of Persia
might form a sort Of mutual admiration
society.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

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TIE WASHINGTON HERALD.
New York Representative. J. C.. WILBERDING
SPECIAL AGENCY. Brunswick Building.
Chicago Representative. BARNARD s BRAN
HAM Boyoe Building
NrnNrnAX LII Y
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Mr.. Roots Position.

From the Springfield Republican.
Senator Root seems 10 hold a position equivalent
TO that Of advisory counsel 70 the administration
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26

From tho Indianapolis News,
Senator Aldrch is entirely too modest IN regarding
the woolen schedule the vvTy citadel Of protec-
ton" He is il himself
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a wish to the President.

From the New York Evening Post.
We hope that President Taft viii be unyieldini
for the right
The Washington herald., 1909-07-26
De. CummIn. in Accord.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
There Is absolutely no difference between the Cur,
Minis view and that Of TIE President.
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From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Cosnrromise is the only issue that either Mr.
Payne OF Mr.. Aldrich has ever expected.