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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
AMAzONS OF THE WAR.
Women Heroes Who Have Played
Prominent Roles fin History.


Prominent Roles fin History.
Prom the Dessert Evening News.
Nations have their women heroes as
well as men heroes. and very often the
women have appeared on the scene al the
most critical moments. Judith in the
history OF the Hebrews. and Joan OF Arc.
VINO saved France. are illustrations OF the
roles women have filed at particularly
grave crises.
II our civil war some women under.
took to perform important and difficult
tasks. Many went out as angels Of mercy.
taking care OF the wounded and gently
closing the eyes Of the dying, but others
engaged in the most dangerous duties o.
the conflict
Pauline Cushman was the daughter OF
a Spanish refugee OF New Orleans. La In
1863 she attracted attention by drinking
a toast to Jen Davis al a supper party IN
Louisville. But subsequently she engaged
In maze OF intrigues IN the service Of
the Union. II IS said that the measure
Of her usefulness 10 the Army OF the
Cumberland can hardly be exaggerated.
FOR her minute familiarity with the roads
and passes Of Tennessee. Georgia. Ala
bama. and Mississippi made her invaIu-
able as q guide.
She was captured inside the rebel lines.
In disguise, by Gen Braxt0n Bragg IN
May. 1853. and sentenced 20 be hanged as
spy. Lefl 20 herself over night. locked
in miserable little Shanty. with the
promise that she should die at sunrise.
her JOY may be imagined at hearing the
thunderous entrance into the little town
Of Shelby0ille Of o column Of Federal cav
airy. The Confederate force made no
stand, and decampcd precipitately. leaving
their prisoners TO be released by the Union
men,
Belle Boyd was barely twenty-one years
old when she was captured I'm 1861 by the
Federal forces. She was sentenced to be
shot but escaped by the aid Of a Union
officer. Her sentence was commuted on
condition that she would leave the coun-
Try. She had been captured several times
before. but had managed. through her
resource and ingenuity, 10 escape and
continue her service TO the Confederacy.
She went on the stage, and played IN a
dramauzation Of her own war career with
great success throughout the country
from 1875 TO 1891 Boucicaults play Of
Belle Lamar" is also modelled upon her
experiences as secret agent, it is
claimed.
In searching for the facts about these
remarkable women. other names. says a
writer in Appleton's, came 70 light. There
was a gifted and energetic Canadian
woman. the author of Nurse and Spy
a Spanish girl, Loretta Velasquez; @ Con-
Federated sympathizer, and many others.
all famous in their time. and responsible
for reams and volumes Of writing-auto-
biographical. biographical, apocryphal and
frankly fictitious"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
DEATH IN THE WAVES.
One Great Cause Of Daily Tales Of
Wasted Life.

wasted Lie.
From the New YORK World
Every Saturday afternoon and Sunday
in every city and considerable rural
region q long roll is written Of the names
Of the drowned Some OF these deaths
are due 90 faulty supervision OF manage
ment OF excursion boats, but neglect Is
the one great cause
Every child should swim The number
OF skilled swimmers drowned is proper
tonately small; and perhaps the most
frequent cause Of the drowning OF a
swimmer is the terror Of some nonswim-
mer whom he is trying TO save and
who pulls him down. Men are sometimes
drowned by diving In shallow water or
being thrown against piers or posts. but
with sea room a good swimmer is safe
even 81 rough surf or waves
Every army and navy cadet. every stu
dent III the larger colleges. is taught 10
swim. The rule should be universal IN
girls schools. The cOmmOnest OF fatal
midsummer accidents. the swamping or
Capsizing Of a boat. has no terrors for a
good swimmer on his own account He
can get ashore II there IS no nonswinmer
10 drag him under. A fair swimmer can
keep his head above water until Help
comes. Even poor swimmer gets from
his little knowledge the benefit OF keep
ing cool in danger. Being thrown into
the water should not mean for him a
senseless panic which menaces his life
and the lives Of his friends
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
THE SUNSHINE TRIO.

Castro Hamd and the Shahgayest bunch you ever sawl
Where Salt River waters foam they have made their sylvan
home far from all the grief and groan the palace and the
throne far from all the and strife clngng to the Simple
Life far removed from busy mart they close to Natures
hear hand in hand they form ring the shore they
sing: We're the Jolly Cheer Up Guys Grief foolish Joy is
wise Once chung robe and crown but wei try to live it
down Scepters all of plumb thrones are strictly on the
bum powers the shadow Of shade fame circus lemonade
Harem life is stale and fat all become so fat Nothing
human is worth whienothng but the Cheer Up Smile nothing
but the joyous that carol all day long We're the happy
Cheer Up Kids joyous the kaydd and join US queens
and kings Fire your and kindred things come and Join
merry ring come and dance with us and sing gadness is our
only law-Castro, Hamd, and the Shahr
Copyright 1900 by George Mathew Adaasl WALT Mason.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Whiting Obituaries.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
One morning when the late Joel Chand-
Ter Harris was at work at his editorial
desk he Ead a visitor who briefly stated
his buFaess as follows:
Il notice that you print obituaries in
the poetry line?'
''Yes2'
Certainly you do and mighty poor
ones, at that. Now. I've been going to
funerals and writing obituaries all my
life, and can beat anything that I've
seen in that line in your paper. When
it comes to obituaries. I'm what they
call hot stuff
That" said Mr. Harris. is what we
wish to avoid. It's too suggestive for
obituary notices. Take g seat by the
window. and cool off,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

The State Superintendent Of Weights
and Measures in New York estimates
that not less than 100000 are stolen
every year by short scales or false quarts
and pints. The worst feature of this
form Of cheating is that II Is employed
chiefly In the poorer districts Of the city.
It is there that the straitened house
keeper, who IS also hurried. also heeds
not the rapacity and dishonesty Of the
seller. She fits for bargains from stand
to stand. II Is for her to watch the
pennies, and so she cannot keep her eve
on the dishonest merchant. o Yet she rs
the housewife who most needs protec-
ton Swindling hurts most when II is
petty. Il IS the poor who must pay the
highest prices for the smallest quantity
and the poorest quality But at least
the quantity should be honest Take not
from them even the little that they have.
A judicial institution Of jail sentences.
following more efficient inspection. might
work some good in the markets Of Goth
am and elsewhere.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
SYMPTOM OF SOCIAL GROWTH.
ChicagO's school Of Manners for
Women Wage

trrm the NeW YORK World
The institution OF a school Of deport-
ment for saleswomen and other women
wage-earners in Chicago Is interesting
as a symptom OF social development No
doubt there IS a field for such a school.
The increased participation Of women in
commercial life has brought about new
relationships half social. half business.
to which parlor manners do not apply.
Some surprise may be felt that the alert
professional stan Of the University OF
Chicago has overlooked the need OF tut
ton OF this kind and allowed an outside
agency 10 originate H.
But what has become Of the American
mother as a teacher OF conduct Once
II was In the home that girls learned
how 20 behave The principles incul-
Gated may have been old-fashiOned. but
they served the demands made upon
them. There is no recollection or a
school Of manners for the Lowell fac
tory girls Of a former generation OF for
the pioneer army Of women workers
Are the duties OF Individual maternal
responsibility 70 be ultimately farmed out
one by one?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Electricity is the agent Of modern fire
alarms. There were in 1907 but two
cities in the United States, Of more than
10000 population. that did not use electric
tire alarm systems-Kansas City and ST.
Joseph No. The cities Of Belleulie and
5alesburg H.: Ashtabula. Ohio: Guthrie.
Okla. and Austin, Tex. depended on the
telephone as q means OF reporting fires
Ia general, more than 90 per cent Of the
cities having al least 1000 Inhabitants
were found 20 be provided with electric
ere alarm systems. Electric police patrol
systems have been installed in 50 out Of 80
cities OF 10000 inhabitants and over, and
IN 80 out Of 80 cities Of between 5000
and 10000. The fire and police alarm
systems comprise 70Sl2 miles Of single
wire, Of which one city Philadelphia, has
isl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
PEOPLE AND THINGS
Periodic Gold Discoveries.

The reported finding Of rich sold de-
posiu in Northwestern Colorado calls at
tention to the fact tEat five years seems
to be a periodic interval between such
discoveries. Since the Transyaal bank
ct beds We're found in 1855. there have
been successfully the opening up OF Grip
pie Creek. Klondike. and Nevada work
ings, although the last were g. year or
two behind the allotted time Of five years
IN the series But enough space has now
elapsed since the Goldfeld and Tonopah
strikes 10 bring the date foF a new find
very close 90 the average. The total
yield Of the continent has been percepti-
bly, shrinking during the last few years.
with the Klondike falling OF from its
early records and Cripple Creek showing
q decline
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

From the Boston Post
Capt. Michael Powers. Of the fishing
schooner Benjamin +. Phillips, which
came into T wharf Monday from the
South Channel fishing grounds, stated
that on Tuesday last, during very clear
weather, with an easterly wind prevail
ing. he discerned Highland Light flash
ing by means Of a mirage, although that
beacon was seventy-two miles from where
the vessel was then fishing.
The light was plainly seen. in an in
verted position, from the deck. and on
ascending the masthead no better view
could be obtained
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
MONDAY, AUGUST Is. 1909.
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU.

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE ARCTI,.

THE ARCTl>, )TTiSN.
The latest arctic expedish
Within a year
Finds a new kind Of polar fish
And sees a deer.
It maps a dozen floating cakes,
Il comes across,
And rectifes a few mistakes
Concerning moss.
And then with seven tons Of notes
And lots Of fame.
The expedition homeward floats
To great acclaim.
A hundred thousand is the cost
In figures fiat
But data that we might have lost
Repays US that.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
congregational Lectures.

With the aid Of experts Of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture. Congressman Rams
dell Of louisiana. is about 20 begin a
practical lecture campaign IN his district
on ways and means Of lighting the boil
weevh which IS now ravaging the cot
ton crop. The project is really a tour
Of instruction for the benefit OF the
farmers. not only in fghting the insect
pest, but also IL diversifying their crops
50 that they may escape calamity when
the cotton pest appears. Congressman
Hobson, OF Alabama distinguished him
self by similar campaign in his own
district three years ago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Arthur W. Bremen. architect and mem
Der Of the New York art commission.
home from a foreign tour found Euro
pean cities superior IN the planning OF
streets. squares, ana parks. Railway sta
lions are set Ia a plaza. which gives
space for crowds 10 dispense without
blocking the streets. London ne found
more successful IN utilitarian than IN
big artistic undertakings. but ne was
impressed by the modernity OF London s
practice In building cheap sanitary homes
% replace slums-- In architecture he
thinks that America has overtaken Eu-
rope. saying THE modern architecture
now being executed on che other side I
do not consider equal 70 the best archi-
lecture now being executed in New York
Some Of the modern things In archltec-
ture In Paris and London are horrid. and
are certainly not the things we draw in
spiTat0n from.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
How Is Thiss

Are none Of the hipless girls going
TO the seashore?"
Why do you ask such a question as
that2'
L haven't seen any news item about
a lady slipping through a crack In the
boardwalk"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

7 TON &c AtcllaoD GObe-
How ideals are changingt A few years
ago the ideal wife worried If her husband
didn't eat, fearing he was sick. and
worried if he ate heartily. fearing he
was eating too much. Now. she is so
busy counting her own chews thar she
doesn't even see him. and II he speaks
she doesn't answer until she has counted
So on bread. and l35 on meat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Those prohibition leaders who say they
win run near,beer out Of the South for
ever are moved by a zeal righteous
enough, perhaps. but the truth Is. near
beer is. really. about the scarcest thing
ever down south. we suspect.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Drawing the Line.

From the Houston Post.
why don't you endow an infants hos
pital?"
Il am no longer in business"
What has that TO do with it?"
You don't expect me 20 continue 70
advertise after 1 have retired from bust
ness, do your"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

And what do you do when a pal gets
pinched With stolen watch on his per-
son?"
Il pose as a solid citizen protesting
against the arrest. explained the pick
pocket. Then. while the cop is busy
arrestln me, me pal makes getaway"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Easily Locuted.

Queer styles the girls affect Hard Il
find the waist line these days"
"Oh, nor
Think not?'
mot at all The waist line is where
the pins are"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

The London Lancet says walking is
getting to be more and more unpopular"
Oh. well; walking never has been so ter
ribly popular; principally, perhaps. be-
cause it Is so universally necessary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
English Coffee.

From The London Chronice.
1t was his first morning IN London
apartments" and his lsndlady came up
with tho breakfast and as he began the
meal opened a Slight conversation.
TT looks like rain" she said.
1T does" replied the American, but
IL smells rather Ike coffee"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Familiar scenes.

Prom the Kansas City Journal
Yes; I'm just back from Europe"
Did you see any towns abroad that
reminded you Of home?"
ooh. yes. n Venice everything was
flooded and In Pompeh the streets were
dug up"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

From the Atlanta Constitution.
President Tafts temerity 80 fox-huuting- with an
automobile is enough 10 rouse every nature faker
IN tho provinces
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Ronrh ON RntE.

From tho Houston Pest
Eyes. the dye in her false hair caused
her to have blood poisoning"
Sick from rat poison, eh2'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
our Grenf Men.

From The Deseret Evening News
Where are our great men?" asks Har-
per's Weekly. Some are in Africa, some
in Massachusetts, some in Nebraska, and
great many in editorial sanctums.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Senator stones Pullman porter has not
yes taken TO vaudeville or the lecture
platform. Men have taken to both with
much less excuse. however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Had an Answer.

why do you repeat so many jokes?'
Some Of these jokes. replied the press
humorist with dignity, ARE worth inn
pressing on people"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
From Canada TO shc GUN.

II Is announced in Toronto that the
500 line Is 20 acquire Increased ton
mage between Chicago and the North
west II Is seeking rail rights from
Northwestern Canada straight to the
Gull Of Mexico. thus establishing a new
and profitable market for Canadian
wheat The Wisconsin Central. a sub
sidiary ~ the 500 Line. IS now perfect
ing arrangements for the purpose OF the
Chicago Milwaukee and Gary road from
ST. Louis trust company. This road Is
now partly constructed, and IS expected
10 tap much territory directly contiguous
20 Chicago and several surrounding
cities A short line. connecting the Wis
consin Central with the Louisville and
Nashville az Evansville Ind, you'd en-
able the 500 Line 90 perfect a working
arrangement with the Louisville and
Nashville looking toward the establish
ment or through service 20 the Cuff
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Modern Methods

Isl Whifaetree believes in scientific
farming"
What's he done?"
Hired quartet 20 sing and two actors
from rural play 10 talk dialect He's
simply turning away the summer board
ers."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

From the Springfield Republican.
Mr.. Taft's policy viii D. cogciliation. He viii
need a united party during the rgst Of his term.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
4 Strong ApnenI-

From the Boston Herald
Hank Stubbs-What most appeals to
you when you're in a big city, Bige?
Bige Miller-The fellers who want 10
cents FUR a plate o. beans.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

moreover; for he was wise judge In HIS
generation, as knows enough to answer
fool according 20 the FOOLS own folly
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Prom the ST. Louis Republic
Mr.. Cannon is gong down 70 Washington next
winter 70 run a little Caautauqua OF his ogr.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Having been read out Of tire Democratic
party by the Commoner. Deacon Hemp
hill, Of the Charleston News and Courier.
has the bad taste to cavort around as II
he were glad Of il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Coraerlas the pianond.

Prom the S. Louis star.
TaISing Of men who corner wheat and
corner this and corner that, there seems
bot few who can corner the corners lII1s
Mr.. Ty Cobb, Of Detroit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Terrible Thrent

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch
Acting District Attorney Mott, OF New
York, says he is after the head devil"
Of a gang OF financial buccaneers, and
every man in Wall street is trembling.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
March OF ProEreKs.

few years more-this is no myth.
One scientist AYERS
VIII see all soup plates filed with
The Maxim silencers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

There is a big deficit facing the Ala
bama legislature. says a Mobile paper.
A surplus probably would not have the
courage TO face It.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Southern growers do not send their best
melons North, notes a contemporary.
They merely send their best-looking ones.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

A sarcastic young North carolinian re-
Gently requested the presiding Judge 10
increase his penitenaary sentence from
thrse to i've years. The judge did It.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Three RrIrndiern.

From the New York Sun.
We don't see how Brig. Gen William A. Pew
lr.. can possibly prevail ogeg Brs. Gen. Tasker H.
Bliss and Brg Gen. William W Wotherspoon. Of
the War College.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

From the Brooklyn Eagle
The rain came just in time 10 save milk
from going TO 9 cents a quart Thanks
are due TO the Weather Bureau for per-
hitting this watering.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Now that Uncle Sam has a real. sure
enough flying machine. what is he going
TO do with 20?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

The cities or Portland and Seattle have
each a policewoman, not serving as ma
irons or probation officers. but doing reg
ular police and detective duty. The
Portland poilceWoman has been assigned
10 the work OF safeguarding the women
OF the city and OF dealing VITA women
criminals For her work she had been
trained by service as agent OF the TRAY
elers' aid Society, during the Lewis and
Clarke Exposition, and as a special in
Festigator of the Young WOmen's Chris
tan Association. The Seattle police
woman has temporary appointment
during the Alaska-Yukon Exposition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Mr.. Taft IS now well along into his va
cation. but he has not yet announced
what whisky is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Nobody says it is wrong for a woman
to ride astride. There are merely a few
people who think 1t decidedly unpretty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

From the Cleveland Leader.
What time Is it?"
Il don't know"
isn't your watch going7"
'Worse-it's gone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

a man recently tried TO sell a gold brick
In New York and failed You see, It was
d genuine gold brick.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Carefully considering the statements Of
the Wright brothers, we reach the DELHI
crate conclusion that # is easy to fly
when YOU know how
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

lrum the Providence Journal
The country would view with strong diapprDva
me creation o. such situation as would soca
TO compel the refinement Of Mr.. Piachot from Ia,
public service On tie other hand. It DIES no,
appear that Secretary Ballinger is disposed 10 dc
otLe-wIse than perform bis duty as be sess II.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Spain has one comfort" says the South
Bend News What? That it is not Rus
STA?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

one beauty about the little jokers" In
the tarin bill IS that they work so quietly
under cover.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Harry Thaw may not be crazy. but it
appears 70 be charitable to think so. any
way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

With n Microscope He Could.
From the Chiago News
diligent person probably could find
some vice IN Chicago, even yet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16
Mr.. MacVenEh's UntniEted Money.

From the Philadelphia Press
Secretary Macyeagh win perform an eroaIent
service for the public health if De can succsed IN
keeping clean paper currency in circulation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-16

Alabama vas the first 10 ratify the in
come tax constitutional amendment. This
was as It should have been Alabama Is
FIST on the roll