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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
IRON ORE QUESTION.
AnsaEOnfsm Of Eastern and West
ern steel Interests.

Frum the Philadelphia Public Ledge.
The duty on iron ore affords a very
striking example OF the difference with
which any item Of the tariff Is viewed
in different localities. Economic ques-
tons are everywhere less dependent on
political theory than upon geography.
The commanding position Of the Pitts
burg steel interests IS largely due to
their control Of the exhaustless sup
plies OF ores IN the Lake Superior re-
giGn and the economy with which this
ore is brought directly to the furnaces.
Eastern establishments. which must
transport their ore a long distance by
rail across the mountains. are thus at
8 serious disadvantage. so far as they
are dependent upon native ores.
There are great supplies OF rich ores
In the West Indies accessible BY wafer
that might be brought cheaply TO our
Eastern mills. thus coUnterbaIancine the
economies OF lake transportation. But
the tariff puts prOhibitive penalty on
their use Thus the interest OF Eastern
pennsylvania is directly opposed. in this
instance, TO that Of Western PennsyI-
vania- The tariff on ores protects the
valley Of the Ohio at the expense Of the
valley Of the Delaware. which has the
natural barrier OF the AIleghenies upon
one side and the artificial barrier Of the
custom house upon the other
II Is no mere dream IN which Mr.
Schwab sees a great development OF the
steel industry IN the East IN competition
with the United States Steel Corporation
II the Cuban ores can be brought within
reach to supplement the native deposits.
Eastern steel men have long recognized
the essential importance OF this. They
have seen the great center Of steel pro-
duction transferred TO the West by con-
sideraiOns perfectly natural and legiti-
mate IN themselves. but aided by the ar
tihcial operation Of a duty no longer
needed for the protection Of an interest
sufficiently protected by the feats OF
geography. The Western mills are NOV
ing steel nearer to the ore beds. and the
latest great enterprise Is not even in
Pennsylvania; It is IN Indiana. In this
case the tariff IS plainly a protection TO
the trust. and our own local interests
as plainly suffer from II
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
CORNERS IN NECESSITIES.
Ways Of Reaching Grain MOnOpolIes
Through state Laws.

From the NcW YORK World.
With wheat and flour soaring IN price,
with Ioaves Of bread diminishing In size,
and with an increasing public demand
upon the President and Congress for &C
ton. the man responsible for the pres
ent situation IN breadstuffs vehemently
denies that he has cornered the market.
He Is merely a merchant He foressw
scarcity He did no forestaHing. He sim
ply bought wheat when he knew Il was
cheap, and he now has IL for sale at
profit
So say they all Few % the daring op-
orators who have attempted with more
or less success 20 nonopolize markets
have been willing 10 admit that they
contemplated a corner. and the one now
in evidence Il not likely 10 do so. There
are laws in Illinois against forestaIIing
and against corners. There IS q law also.
which has been upheld By the Supreme
Court Of the State, but rarely enforced.
prohibiting dealing IN futures.
Gamblers IN wheat are shrewd enough
20 point 20 the high price Of cash wheat
that is. real wheat-as proof that their
speculation IS not responsible Tor. the ad-
vance in futures. but II IL had not been
for the manipulation OF futures there
would be no such demand now for the
actual grain. These operators probably
have bought and sold many times over
ali the real wheat that there IS in the
country BY such methods they have
gained control Of a great proportion Of
the visible supply
Y Is not so easy 20 see how the rs
tonal government can reach those evils
but States which permit manipulators TO
monOpolize food and flch unesrned mil
lions from the pockets OF the people are
shOckingiy remiss IN their duty 70 them
selves and Their nelghhors-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
CHICAGo'S FAIRGROUNDS.
what One City Is Doing for All the
Children.


DAY Alien Wiley. IN ST. Nicholas.
Scattered here and there are what Chi
cago calls play parks. seventeen in num-
Der. each covering from ten TO thirty
acres, with It's field recreation house, out
door and indoor gymnasiums for both
girls and boys; grounds reserved for
small children; also tennis courts. base
bali diamonds. skating ponds, and tobog-
gan slides. The swimming and plunge
baths include ten that are each from 50
TO 80 feet in length and Of propOruonste
width. besides the waters Of Lake Michi-
gan. At these places are 5000 bathing
suits. free &c all who come, and countless
dressing rooms and lockers.
How have the people appreciated Il?
Let the figures OF attendance tell the stO-
~: In one year $1,000 visits were made
20 the indoor gymnasiums; there were
2 Z7s.OO0 recorded visitors 10 outdoor recre-
stions-no less than 724ooo in single
Worthwhile there were 1.600 900 adHis-
sions 20 the swimming and shower baths
The motto OF the play-park promoters
Is "alI or none" If you are going 20 pro
Ntlc sum a. tFtAta lldFE u UaH NAtatt-AA y"
that al can amuse themselves at some
thing-even the toddlers. who viii kick
around all day in the sand pile and never
whimper OF course, mother and grand
mother are not going 10 play basketball
or any such strenuous games. but they
can play in talking with each other, IN
meeting in the recreation houses. where
they bring their sewing and cTocheting
while looking after the babies. They can
play" amid the books and magazines
provided for them. They can play"
while listening to the lectures and con-
certs. too. That's the idea!-"sOmething
for every one" Even in faraway Los
Angeles. the city has gone down into the
public purse and has provided play
psrks-but the city thinks It is worth
while The people have these places
right AT their own doors. too. as they
are distributed throughout the city. and
are more numerous in the thickly settled
districts
A recreation house is a feature Of this
plan. Appropriate in design. IL was
erected merely for its purpose. which IS
public. indoor recreation Il contains q
| hall where concerts. exhibitions. and
other entertainments are given By the
/ people themselves. also clubTO0ms for
I both men and women, a neighbOrhOod
/ library. restaurant where simple food
IS sold az cost. baths. and other cOnven-
fences. Yet everything IS free. except the
meal service. The city pays the bills
In the space for gardens, fifty or more
Of the little folk may amUse themselves
raising flowers and vegetables for the
coveted prizes. In other spots are the
4 open-air gymnasium. room for baseball.
| football. and other sports At the noon
/ hour the ground IS reserved for the chill
dren OF the public schools near BIZ, when
one NAV see z thousand boys and girls
/ dispOrtiug themselves. and all in a space
/ Of 800 feet square. This and the other
| grounds have had Their gates open less
/ than FIVE years, but IN that time they
| have changed from a social experiment
| 10 a public necessity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
Owner.hin Of the Air.

Prom the New York Che
The arrest OF the German aeronauts on
French soil again indirectly raises the
question Of jurisdiction OF the ar. But no
doubt II will be raised many times before
Il is settled. for its complications are
many and difficult II VIII involve the
settlement Of rights between the indi-
viduals. rights between States. the Ques-
ton OF floating territory known 10 mar
thine law, and various similar matters
The modern rule in Continental Europe
to-day seriously mobiles the individuals
rights TO the air above his land The
owner may not as a rule object 10 any
trespass so far above the surface OF his
land that IL will do him no material IN
jury. But there has been no such modi-
fication in English and American juris-
prudence The rule borrowed from the
Roman law. that the individual has an
unlimited right 20 the air above his prop
erty, still obtains.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
BRITISH COURT UNIFORMS.
Expensive Garments Worn on State
Occasions.
From Lo1don III Bits

EffEl L0T1on Lli-E1lA.
Much Of the splendor OF any OF his
mafesty's courts would be lacking II Il
were not for the dazzling uniforms OF the
high officers OF state and the great officers
OF the royal household who assemble al
these impressive functions. There are al
ways I've or six different grades Of gen
uemen in attendance present when his
majesty holds a court, and each has its
distinctive dress. the difference usually
being Indicated By the trimming. either
gold or silver. or the number % buttons
worn. The complete outfit OF a hrst-class
court Official runs up TO E9g, the jacket
alone costing $50 10 500. L is made Of
the finest ro.aI blue cloth. IavishIy en-
broidered with gold lace OF a highly
elaborate design The waistcOst and knee
breaches are made from white kersey-
mere silk. richly embroidered, set of with
bGttOns and buckles OF gilt, and white
silk stockings. sword, cooked hat, and
white kid gloves make a complete COS
tune. as rich as Il is dignifed-
An ambassador or foreign dIplonatist
wears a special distinction-black velvet
collar with a gold embroidered floral de-
sign The Uniform costs the wea-er about
e1l5. Lord Eeutenancs are dressed IN q
coat OF royal red cloth cut sWallOw-tsil
and adorned with silver buttons. and The
collar embroidered with silver lace. Sil-
ver-laced trousers are worn. with q
cooked hat without plumes The uniform
IS very handsome and costs the weareT
100 gulness simply for the privilege q
wear II. let alone the making OF Il
To the Duke OF Norfolk. as the ear
marshal. however. falls the enriabie dis
tinctlOn OF wearing the most costly ap-
pareI OF all great officers OF state. The
dress IS absolutely unique. and for sheer
uagnidcence has no parallel Ia any coUn-
ny Nearly three miles OF the finest gold
thread Is used in the embroidery on The
coat, collar, front, and on the lappets Of
the sleeves. Each suit costs s25A.
All cabinet ministers and other high
state officials are expected 10 have al
least one state uniform. A complies court
outfit viii cost IRON $50 10 s17e. There
are, Of course. many others. such as the
captain OF the ye0men OF the guard, the
captain Of the gentlemen OF arms. the
master Of the horse. and the squiTes and
pages OF honor. who have 70 possess a
distinctive dress for special OCCASIONS
costing from so 10 go. COurt dandies
viii only wear these uniforms once. while
nobIemen sometimes make the same uni
form last 2 lifetime. Il has been COM
puted that on these great state occasions
the value Of the uniforms worn exceeds
EsGO1a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
THE PESSIAIISr.

I have not said, ard ] viii not say
That men are a flock q fools
But this say. and viii say Away.
That the world is filed with ghOulA
They run space with a show Of grace
To csteE their quarry b. night
But Cuce they face him spent IL the racs
They mix for his flesh IN fight.
The rich, the strong and tie men Who thronF
The capital and the court.
Are made Of mud and hunge- for blood
The SIP Of their soTdid sort.
There Is Cod but His penal rod
The man-eareT never fears
Bur. iTon-shod. he mangles the cod
That suffers and sheddeth tears
How long. o Lord shall We heed Thy word
How long have faith IL the righti
Can w afford TO lay OF or sword
Ard stay on Thy vinceless might;
Longer. longer. We viii stretch our trust
And bear the StiuES Of ETonE.
CHtii With us mn raised fTuEu dust
We sing TIE Tictors song.
-GsOod BaERstS N GOlasu Esse
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
Fashion-made Women.

From the Ncr York Mail.
Nothing in the appearance OF the wO-
man dressed IN the height cf fashion sug-
gests that Il is ever the function OF her
sex 20 bear or nurture children. The
prediction for powder which one sees,
even in the afternoon parade along Fifth
avenue. is stiIl another denial Of the
bloom and vitality Of nature. Mon5trOus
hated pale-faced. sQuare-shOuldered
hiDiess and lauk limbed. these women OF
the mode pass along the street ike the
figures on an Egyptian has relief. like an
art ROuveau frieze. like Puvis de Chav-
annes frescO animated into a Ianquid
seublance OF life
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
virEinin's Prohibition Issue.

From the Norfolk Landmark.
Anyhow. Il looks to US as II Virginia
has now q better chance Of escaping the
affection OF Statewide prohibition (which
would be wide-open prohibition in many
loeailties) than she seemed TO have a
few months ago. AS the tests proceed in
other States, including our next neighbor.
North Carolina. the blind-tiger demon
stration will open the eyes OF many OF the
sincere prohibiuonists who would not be
for prohibition II they were convinced
that Il would not prohibit Virginia is
almost dry TOW, geographically. and with
the maintenance OF the status quo" viii
soon become as dry as il is possible 10
make it. Prohibition by Statewide en-
actment would undo much that has been
done In the direction Of real reform
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Of either House, Republican or Demo
cratic. who are not favorable TO some
protective duty OF other Many Of them
are demanding the retention OF the Ding
ley duties where proposals have been
made to lower them. others are clamor-
ing for stin higher rates A tariff re-
former as to one set OF rates is a red-hot
protectionist as to another set-revision
downward applies only to the products Of
some other section.
This state OF opinion colors with insin-
certify the professions Of those who are
most vehement in demanding such re-
vision as would affect excessive duties.
It is assumed that the Middle West is
for a downward revision. but the mem
bers from that section expressly except
from such a revision certain agricultural
products. So. TOO. the Southern members
would revise the schedules affecting other
sections. but as to dutiabIe rates pro-
tecting their own industries. they are as
keen as any Pennsylvania tariff bene-
feiary. New England wants free raw
materials. out will net hear Of any con-
cessiOns to the ultimate consumer on
manufactured products. with the single
exception of shoes This IS the plant Of
Senator Dolllver, who. with an eye 10
the retention Of the duty on hides, wakes
critical over the duties on cotton manu-
features. Likewise Senator Nelson. an
ardent tarin reformer. is intent upon the
protection Of the fax farmers Of Mime
scta. How are these men to justify their
cry for revision downward If they refuse
to sacrifice anybody but their wife's rela-
tons?
Now. Senator Aldrich finds precisely
mis- opportunity in the conditions existing
in Senate and House. He viii proceed
along the line OF least resistance. which
Is that Of conceding all the protection
that anybody can reasonably ask, and
log-roIling the whole thing through How
much support could he get FOR a down
ward revision that meant anything?
Everybody. practically. is for protection
on something; nobody is for revision Of
All the schedules In fact, the whole
membership OF Congress IS so infected
with the desire to get something out
OF the tariff that the idea Of a general
revision that viii reduce the amount Of
protection has been pretty well lost sight
Of Il this situation is misrepresentation
OF public opinion. il is certain there VIII
be lively times in ;he next Congressional
elections.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

From the New York Nal.
The best that can be said about the
American passion for ancestors IS that it
provides a living for a number of pro-
fessional genealogists, and that It IS. in
itself. comparatively harmless Every
one IS perhaps entitled 20 some little
form OF vanity and self-indulgence. An
cestors cost no more than poker. and
the search FOR them unites families in a
common interest. where such vanlties
as drinking and gambling tend to sepa-
rate them
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

sam II. smalTs The Golden West
Magazine is out. and it is an extremely
creditable periodical from every point of
view. Il is published in Waterloo, Iowa,
and. while It concerns itsesS primarily
with its own immediate section, 1t is
largely national IN scope. nevertheless
Mr. Small is one OF the most versatile
as well as one Of the best informed men
in this country. and his work is not only
clean cut. but invariably brilliant. The
new venture ought to be. and doubtless
viii be. a success.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Lodge and Crane keep eyes on sched-
uies affecting Massachusetts" "EIkins
and Scott for West Virginia The fore
going are two headlines from the Balti-
more News Of Friday Every fellow for
himself. and the devil take the hindmost!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

From the Chicago Tnune
With a little practice you may become
accustomed 70 eating a smaller scent loaf
OF bread than heretofore, and with a
little self-denial you may succeed n
making it so just far.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

One way 10 make your wife's biscuits
taste ike mothers did is 10 buy a buck
saw and saw wood an hour before sup
per" says the Herald and Presbyter.
Provided you DO not think OF The differ
ence between the amount you pay for
the saw. the wood. and the supper, and
the price father paid for them That
might spoil your appetite
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
Ii Had 20 Hannen.

Serious trouble in the Balkans at last -
How now"
"One paper hiss sent lady CORE
spondent ID the theater OF war;
''Wel7~
"she refuses TO take OF her hat"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
In the Fashionable World.

What happens when an irresistible
force meets an immovable body?
Nothing They merely pass each other
with a naughty stare"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Florida Georgia Alabama Louisiana,
and North Carolina are paying belated
tribute 10 the tariff philosophy OF the
late Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock" says
the New York Tribune. Perhaps; yet
pretty much everybody down there voted
for Hancock for President.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
Is This TrueF

Can man be happy with money!
He can after his acquaintances get
over the idea that they can get It away
from him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Even 100000 would not be too much
70 pay for The establishment OF a sort
Of telegraph service between this earth
and Mars. however. when you think OF
some OF the questions that might be set
tied thereby. How old IS ANN" What
Is a Democrat2" What is whisky %.
and so on. for examples.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

OF course. you viii hardly think it pos
sible that there may be a joker in that
skeleton idea in the tariff bill, but you
never can tell Presumably every skele-
ton has a funHybone or two somewhere
about Il
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

the discontinuance of the gun has as
sumed all the characteristics OF an out
rage upon that community.
Perhaps there IS an exaggeration Of the
practical value Of the sun which is fired
al particular hour in these days when
there are so many methods Of ascertain
ing the time day OF night. But certainly
if the sentiment OF the community in the
neighboraood Of the Norfolk navy yard
IS dead set upon having a gun fred at
9 O'Clock every night. and the discharge
Of that piece Of ordnance is not a great
disturbance Of the naval officers and their
families. who reside within the precincts
Of the navy yard. Rear Admiral Taussig
might easily. without any great loss Of
dignity to his Office. revoke the order
which is causing so much discussion. or
course. the longer he postpones the restO-
ration Of the o'clock gun the more
pressure will be exerted to accomplish
what is desired. The fact that the guns
Of the Norfolk navy yard are fred upon
the appearance there Of every high rank
ing naval officer disposes of the claim
that the poor little o'clock concus-
sion is a disturbance Of the peace. There
IS nothing more archaic among ali the
traditions Of the army and navy than the
official salute when the chief OF a naval
bureau OF an Assistant Secretary drops in
on the commandment Of a navy yard The
salute is more or less impressive upon pub
lie occasions. but the casual visit Of the
bureau chief at navy yard furnishes no
special reason why there should be this
perfectly meaningless racket. Rear Ad-
miraI Taussig appears to have made a
mistake when It siienceG the g O'clock
gun on the ground that it was a nuisance.
Bryan Is stiH in a receptive mood. E"
SAYS the Atlanta Journal. having the
Democratic nomination for the Presidency
next time in view. Which shows. We
fear, that Mr.. Bryan is not also in a
perceptive mood.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

A Philadelphia surgeon has sewed up
patients lacerated heart, and the pa
tient viii recover. Heart decorations sus-
tained IN the spring, however, are not
so hard 70 cure, as q ruls-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Some new s1.OoO bills are 10 be dec
GRATED with Alexander Hamilton's picture.
There probably never viii be q hyStericaI
demand from the common people. how
ever, to know what Alexander looked
ike
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
Easy Publicity.

What do you think Of an actress going
in for darning socks2"
Seems 20 be a good way 10 get press
notices
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
woman's way.

Frorl the Brooklyn Eagle.
When a woman tools a coach il has 70
Re along the Arrow road, where she may
run across the little archer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Mr. Roosevelt is at last in the Dark
Continent Fellow-psragraphers let Us
resolve TO keep il as dark as we can.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

: Texas farmer stored $500 IN currency
in his barn. and FIRE wiped il out.
StiH, We have no doubt. the Houston
Post viii console him by reminding him
that It was a particularly majestic and
grand old fire.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Cipriano Castro is saying some mighty
mean things about Uncle Sam" nova
days. But Castro never did love the old
man. anyway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
More ProAfzbIe.

A poet likes, when day is done.
To contemplate the setting sun.
It's different with farmer men;
They'd rather see a setting hen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Suppose We should break the solid
South and all join the Republican party.
What would happen them inquiries the
Rome (Ga.) Tribune-Herald- Why. a pie
famine would happen then. We fancy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

And now the Sultan OF Morocco is fac
ing trouble. This seems to be the busy
season with all Of the sultRnS throughout
the world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Ever think Of marrying. old man7''
Yes" admitted the chronic bachelor,
with a shudder
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

No. indeed; you must not call the pre-
vailing fashionable shade IN women S
gowns old rose II is "petunia." Just
dear. is Il n0t9
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25

Switzerland doubtless vii live 20 curse
the day sirships We're invented, II II IS
10 be forced into maintaining q navy
thereby.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-04-25
La Recenfive Cnndidnte.

How would you Ike TO have greatness
thrust upon you:"
Well I wouldn't dodge"