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The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
OUR OLD TREES.
California Possesses Giant SequOiai
that Antedate Pyramids.


that AntedHte Pyramids.
From The Dayton News
A recent government report shows that
the condition Of the giant sequoia trees
Of Calaveras County. Cal. are In splen-
did condition. and that all danger OF their
falling into the hands OF the lumberman
is passed. Title 10 the trees IS now
lodged where there is no danger Of their
being commercialized, and after all these
years OF work on the part OF the people
who wanted them preserved, these nonu-
ments to time are safe.
These trees are the oldest living things
on the face OF the earth. Not another
thing that has life in II but was germi-
mated since they began their existence
No one knows exactly how old they are.
but some that have been feIled indicate
that they were more than 1000 years old.
so that Il Is safe 20 say that these large
trees have been growing for at least that
length OF time One Of them is estimated
70 be az least 5000 years Of age. and IS
still in healthy condition. and bids fair
70 live hundreds. or even thousands, Of
years longer.
When the pyramids OF Egypt were built
these trees were Of goodly size When
Rome was founded they would have fur
nished beams for the bridges. The tenn
Pies OF ancient Greece and Assyria naight
have been decorated with their leaves.
one cannot behold these gigantic trees
without a feeling OF awe az the ephemersI
existence OF things IN general There
they stand. themselves young in the rec
ord OF the world. yet the oldest living
things upon the face OF the earth. All
else that was alive when they came into
existence has perished. Empires have
sprung up. fiOurished. died, since these
sprouts p0ked their tender heads above
the soii Colossal monuments OF art have
crumbled into dust Races have evolved.
prospered, perishe6. and been eorgotten
since they first budded in the r youth
Continents have been changed; noun
tains have been formed. the confines OF
the seas have been altered by erosion or
by earthquake; lakes have come into ex-
istence and dried up. Harkening back
20 the days of their youth. it IS a new
world which they behold at this time
As for the life OF man himself-a mere
breath compared with theirs. Il IS a
proud family that traces its ancestry
back for a dozen generations - for a
couple Of hundred years. The royal houses
OF the world are sometimes able to trace
their lineage for a thousand years. when
II is lost IN the dim light OF uncertainty.
Yet here stands the monarchs that have
waved their plumes IN triumph for many
times as long as the oldest OF the royal
houses.
Men IS born and obtains his growth;
he struggles and succumbs. His body Is
given 20 the worms, his bones are pull
verified into dust. his very name and
place forgotten. and other generations
come upon the scene. yet these trees so
about their way Of living. gathering UP
the moisture and the chemicals. and
building them into wood and bark and
leaves. apparently unmindfUl OF the pass
ing Of time.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
vIs1O-7s OF FLYING DIRT.
But Roosevelt Won't Boss the Canal
Zone for Sufficient Reasons.

DGA hoOhtNfAt WONT hOha the IAuuA
Zone for Sufficient Reasons.
From the New York Globe.
Visions Of dust in clouds. Of cinders.
rocks. dirt. and vegetation falling in
showers-a vision 20 surpass that OF
Mont Pelee In eruption will be con
jured by the thought Of Theodore Roose-
welt becoming director OF the Panama
Canal Zone upon his return from Africa
The idea will appeal 20 many who, be-
lieving n our mighty hunters ability 10
make the dirt fly, would consider the
canal as good as finished if once he took
the job.
But It Is to be feared that such an
ticipations have little chance Of being
realized. One Of the latest uttersnces
that has come 10 Us from the Jungle
sanctums Of widest Africa is an ex-
preston Of the deepest aversion for ev-
erything OF a sentimental turn. And we
fear the idea Of Theodore Roosevelt as
director Of the Panama Zone is almost
too sentimental 10 escape this taboo
Moreover, things will be altogether too
interesting for him at home It is dif-
hcult to conceive Of his electing TO re-
sist the most strenuous chapter Of his
career, which, at his beck. awaits him
on his return.
The 6irectorship OF the Panama Canal
Zone would be innocuous desuetude COM
pared with the opportunities 70 make
things interesting on his native strand.
Moreover. is Il not possible 70 dig
canal vicariously2 AS for the personal
and literary attractions Of the zone. has
not Theodore Roosevelt skinned of the
cream OF them? He has known what IT
is both 10 operate a Panama steam shovel
and 20 send 70 Congress a fully Illus
trated story Of the progress OF the work
Should the author Of both the canal and
the republic Of Panama become a simple
engineer? As soon conceive OF Caesar
turning from the Palatine to build roads
IN farthest GauI
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
AIUscA DoMEsTICA.

Baby bye, here's a hy,
We win watch him, you and I;
Lest he fan IN baby's mouth,
Bringing germs from north and south
In the world II things a-Wing
There is not a nastier thing
Than this pesky little fy--
So we'll watch him. you and ].
See him crawl up the wall.
And he'll never. never fall;
Save that poisoned he may drop
In the soup on on the chop.
Let Us coax the cunning brlts
To the tempting Tanglefoot,
Or invite his thirsty soul
To the poison-paper bowl.
believe With SIX such legs
You OF I could walk on eggs;
But he'd rather crawl on meat
With his microbe-laden feet
Eggs would hardly do as we'll
He could not get through the she'll;
Better far 10 spread disease.
Vegetables, meat. OF cheese.
There he goes on his toes,
Tickling. tickling haby's nose.
Heaven knows where he has been
And what filth he's widowed in.
Drat the nasty little wretch
He's the deuce and al TO ketch.
All He's settled on the wan,
Now the thundecbolt shall fall
Baby bye. see that hys
We VIII Bwat him. you and I.
B. L T.. in Chicago Tiibuna
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
PEOPLE AND THINGS


A trade school for women is 10 be es-
tablished by the government IN Austria
1t viii cover all kinds Of feminine handi-
crafts. such as needlework and embroid-
cry Of all kinds. dressmahing. millinery.
making artificial flowers and feathers, de-
signing work in gold. silver, and pearl
embroidery. laundry work. clothes clean
Ing. and many other branches OF women's
work The project includes a general
technical school. ateliers. special courses
Of instruction, and evening classes. The
technical school will be open to girls Of
fourteen and upward who have passed
through the ordinary elementary schools
II viii be divided into special depart
ments for each kind OF occupation, and
will aim at giving a good foundation
knowledge OF each kind OF work. while
at the same time general education will
be continued, combined with instruction
In household management Pupils who
wish 10 have a more highly specialized
training In their future work can enter
special ateliers. whore advanced teach
ing VIII be given by experts. For girls
and women already working. special
courses and evening classes will be ar
ranged.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
In1uenee in the Caribbean.

The extended influence OF the United
States in the Caribbean may be regarded
as a necessary condition preliminary TO
the future opening OF the Isthmian Canal.
A survey Of the region Is interesting
North OF the Canal Zone are Central
American republics. where Indebtedness
is largely controlled by hnanciers IN the
United States. Moreover. these republics
are all under the influence OF the treaty
providing for arbitration. whose source
and inspiration were IN Washington. The
moral dominance OF this country in the
Greater Antilles IS strengthened by its re-
latiOns with Cuba and Santo Domingo, and
its possession OF Porto Rico. IN the other
West Indies. European influence plays a
light part. American influence and in
vestments grow there inevitably stronger.
But IN Central America, the United
States has 10 consider the diplomatic re-
lations OF Mexico,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
FElton's Monopoly.

It IS not generally known that when
Fulton began steam navigation on the
Hudson he enjoyed monopoly. Fulton
and his principal hacker. Chancellor Liv-
ingston. had obtained an enactment from
the legislature giving them exclusive
right TO the navigation Of all boats by
steam in the waters OF the State for
term OF twenty years, the easy conditions
being that they should produce a boat
Of not less than twenty tons that should
move with or against the current Of the
river at a rate OF not less than four
miles an hour. As the Clermont, on her
first voyage. covered nearly five miles
an hour. compliance with this condition
was not difficult These exclusive rights
were attacked in the courts in 1920. The
suit was carried to the United States Su-
preme Court. where Chief Justice Mar
shall wrote the decision that the mo-
nopoly was unconstitutional
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

From the Honey Grove Tex Signal.
The greater the number OF dogs IN town
the greater the chance to bite US. the
greater the number OF surgeons around
the more we have appendicitis; tho great
er the number Of knockers the harder
the times, the greater the number Of
squealers the scarcer the dimes. II you
want bad times TO do the git and every
wound 10 heal. here is the plan-adopt Il,
please-don't bite. don't cut. don't knock,
don't squeaLN
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
TUESDAY. AUGUST 81 1903.
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU.

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Notify your carrier or newsdealer
or telephone direct TO The Wash
ington Herald. 7S4 18th st. NV. Ths
subscription rate Is the same out
OF town as 10 the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
ALITTLE NONSENSE.


Look busy as you rush along,
That Is the proper dope.
Don't amble calmly with the throng;
Adopt a jerky lope.
Ignore the sIsns OF rising wrath,
Consider lie a fray,
And elbow people from your path
In energetic way.
Beat Father Time into a pulp.
He hasn't any friends.
Consume your luncheon at a gulp.
And talk OF dividends.
Act always like a man who has
A lot OF vim and go.
And people will describe you as
A human dynamo.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
When She Should NInrrv.

From the Louisville Courier-Jourual.
The question OF when a girl should
marry is up for discussion as a result OF
the Stiffness OF the season. A girl should
marry when the net income of the as
pirant for the honor Of footing her bills
is equal to the sum she is accustomed to
spending, plus the amount she would
have to spend to make her acquaintance
green with envy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

From the Wall Street Journal
Now. children" commanded the aus
tere instructor IN advanced arithmetic.
you will recite in unison the table OF
values"
Ten mills make a trust.
Ten trusts make a combine.
Ten combines make a merger.
''Ten mergers make a magnate.
"One magnate makes the money"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

From the Cuthbert tGa.l Liberal Enterprise.
Mr.. D. w. Hammack had the mis-
fortune last Saturday Of losing twenty
one head of hogs. They were lying under
a tree. when lightning struck the tree and
killed them. Mr.. Hammacks s friends SYM
pathize with him In bis misfortune
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Although Mr. George Bernard Shaw
said recently, America can worry along
without me-. he is not going TO permit
America to enjoy the pleasure Mr.
Shaw is quite as contrary as he is In
geniOus
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

An Ohio physician says: ''Dr. Long
knows more about wild animals than Mr.
Roosevelt ever did or ever will know. -
Is the Buckeye State already seeking to
discount the triumphant Homecoming OF
T r?
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Can't the authorities impose fine on
any author who dares to affront the pub
lie with another Prisoner Of zenda'
story?" inquiries the Boston Herald. An
other Prisoner OF Zenda" story would
not be an affront; on the contrary, 1t
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
In BOSTON.

SAY. you four-eyed kid" exclaimed the
alley urchin.
'WelI?"
MY dad IS going TO learn me how to
box. and then I'll PUT It ali over youse."
After your paternal parent has learned
you how 10 box" responded little Waldo
Rackbay. he might profitably expend
some effort in teaching you how to talk"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

From the Houston Post
The Dallas News prints a military die
tionary which defines colonel as an
officer who has command OF a regi-
ment." Our impression IS that the cor
rect definition is "a citizen OF Texas or
Kentucky"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

"Rochester's new city directory shows
that we have no less than 1A real Kings
in this town." says the Rochester Herald.
And not few Jacks. in all probability.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
De. Taft and Connervation.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
II Mr.. Taft should slcceed IN ending this cruel
war, & is wholly likely that a sane policy Of con-
servation viii he instituted and executed IN a
sane and legal manner
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
OF Cnnrnn.

I'VE were all ready to make our dash
for the pole"
Yes. yes"
When suddenly my fountain pen
sprung aleak. or course, that ended
the expedition for another year"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
MIR. Hnrrfman's Hard work.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Edward H. Hartman cannot fairly BE- aid %
hsve broken down Young He has worked nearly
hall century and worked hard.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

The fairly-well-to-do family OF 2O09
will probably use gold plate every day."
says the Mexican Herald Evidently, our
contemporary is not looking for down
ward tariff revision soon.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
out OF Harmony.
m tho Los Angeles Express

From tho Los Angeles Express.
How do you like Kipling's books7'
"Oh. I don't care for them bit. The
color OF the bindings doesn't harmonize
at all with the delicate finish OF my
bookcase"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Gov. Harmon declines 70 run for
President in 1872" says the Macon News
This wilI-if Mr.. Harmon sticks to It
relieve Mr.. Bryan Of the necessity OF
pointing out the fatal weaknesses in the
Harmon candidacy.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

The suggestion that Mr. Roosevelt
would make a ane figure Of a mayor for
New York will never attract any con-
siderable attention until Mr.. Roosevelt
makes It.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

We rejoice to note that the editorials
in the esteemed Atlanta Constitution now
adays are held sufficiently within bounds
to allow Col. Frank L. stanton's column
at least q hold on the ragged edge OF
the page
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
The nenendnhIn wnr-

Ffom the Indianapolis News.
As to learning law by the correspond
ence method-um-m-m. well. II may be
feasible enough, but a good deal safer
way is to burn the letters and the safest
not to write them at ALL
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

From Illustrated Bits
Lady-I wish to be taken standing IN
my hat.
Photo Artist-You can be taken sitting
in it. II you Ike. I am sure there Is
plenty OF room.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

We call Capt. Richmond Pearson Hob
sons attention to the fact that It is
cherry trees and not lemon trees his
majesty Of japan is causing to be sent
to this country as a gift.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

well, we leave FOR home to-day"
II see the waiter has decorated our
table with rosemary"
Rosemary. eh? Ah yes; that's for
remembrance
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Gen. Pew denies that he was defeated
in the battle before Boston. For antici-
pating the umpires decision and squab-
bling before he knew what he was talk
ing about. Gen Pew should be ordered
TO the bench.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Fr-GOv. GIenu shnrLed

From the Chicago Record -He-ald.
EK-Gov Glenn. of North Carolina. SAYS ho found
shocking imnorality in Chicago People who 20
out hunting for shocks can usually tad them.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
The general peIiverx.y

The recent convention OF postmastsrs
at Toledo recommended the restriction OF
the general delivery TO Legitimate uses &"
II would be hard 20 define that term.
These officials cannot be permitted TO In
terfere with the sanctity OF the mail.
But police authorities IN the larger cities
complain OF the use Of the general deliv-
cry by criminals: observers CT social and
moral problems agree that the general
delivery service is an agency OF immoral
ity: post-Ofice administrators declare II
a nuisance. It's proper field Is the dlstri-
button OF mail 70 the transient and float
ing population. and the difficulty is to
provide for that service and TO avoid its
abuse
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

haps: but win Mr.. Boozer come into
court and explain TO the Alabama legis-
lature where he got that name?
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
DE. wiley supported. .

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
Il is 70 be hoped that Dr. Wiley will bo so
strongly supported that the efforts o. the coterie
Of food manufacturers whose attempts 70 evade
the law he has thWarted 10 set nd q HIN viz
be defeated.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Mr.. John d. Archbold, returning from
a tour OF Ireland. says he was agree
ably surprised to find that there was
much less poverty there than he had
been led 20 expect" Looking for pow
erty from the viewpoint OF a 6O-horse-
power automobile is very much like look
ing for a needle in a haystack. however.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

The great majority Of American citizens
are apt to love DR.. Wiley even more
than ever for the enemies ne has made.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

The phonograph seems to be about the
only machine Of relatively late invention
that is not out for breaking records these
dRys.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

A Newark court has decided that a
baby that cries at night is not a null
sance. However, the court did not define
exactly what else Il Is not.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Mr.. Roosevelt viii regret that the old
Empress Dowager is not alive when he
visits China. There was q ruler after
his own strenuous heart.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

We fear the Republicans in the House
Of Representatives win never become
really virtuous until the Democrats get
control.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Her Thrurt.

What plea can I offer for adoring
her2'
NO special plea is required" suggest
ed rival belle. ''The silly season Is still
open"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Don't Judge a tariff bill by the first
few weeks OF its operation" says the
Deseret News. oh, no; just grin and
bear It, like good little patriotic con-
sumeTs.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

The Prince OF Wales will hunt big game
in Africa next year. BY that time the
hunting viii be about as tame as shoot
ing English sparrows, we suspect.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

We note that certain Mr.. Boozer OF
Mobile. Ala. expresses himself in an in
terview as believing "the South is on
tho threshold OF great prosperity" Per-
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
~. RooseveIt, Yighty Huntsr.

from the New York Herald.
Prof. Shipley. Of the British Association Tor
the Advancement q Science declares animal
species are disappearing from me glo5o at greater
rate than ever. Must have been reading o. the
doins Of great American hunter nov in Al
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
The Wherefnre-

why do you persist IN giving sensa-
uonal musical comedy instead OF Shakes
peare?"
III answer that question by asking
another" said the theatrical manager.
Which play do YOU pay your money
for. the one that you feel you ought to
see, or the one that you oughtn't tor
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Here's hoping Mr.. Hartman makes n
complete recovery from that operation
no did not undergo.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

would be a decidedly welcome addition to
current literature. But the rank imita-
tions-Out upon them
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

King Alfonso's crop OF slde-whiskers
was not precisely OF the bumper vari-
ETY., anyway It is whispered.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

are looked upon as rather funny We
hicles.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Fall ExOdus

We're happy in our little hut;
II fills the bill.
We've no excuse for moving, but
I s'pose we will
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Mr.. McHarg said More Roosevelt
luck?
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Needed Paris Improvements.

HNNucu AhElA Improvement
The municipal authorities Of Paris are
awake 20 the need OF improvements. The
silence Of Baron Haussman has been
carried out only in part Many old houses
were pulled down and replaced by others
with every modern comfort and entire
rows OF new streets have arisen. but
now Il is perceived that quite a number
Of desirable improvements remain TO be
perfected. The municipal council. hav-
Ing gone thoroughly into the project.
proposes a loan OF upward Of s1s0. 600 O00
which viii suffice for a very practical and
elaborate programme. Houses will again
be swept away 10 make room for hand
some buildings. All the edifces IN the
city are 70 be thoroughly overhauled. the
Carnavalet Museum and the St Fargeau
Library are 20 De completed. New gar
dens are 10 be opened and what Paris
fans love 70 see, vistas and fine archi-
tectural effects. where there have been
defective buildings.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
ANENT PUBLIC MEN.


From the Detroit News
Bryan secs number q winning issues midway
between election years
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Prom The Chicago Evening Post
William Allen White likes Kansas better than
Para Prefers EmporiA to an emporium, Is It
were.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31


Speaking Of, the New York mayoraIty
campaign which is soon to open in New
York, Henry S. Perkins. a lawyer OF that
city, who Is at the Raleigh. said last
night that the political situation in New
York so far as the mayoralty contest is
concerned was less clearly defined than
ever before In the political history Of the
city.
It's only a short time to the nomina-
ton OF candidates" said Mr.. Perkins.
"and yet nobody's name in particular
has as yet been announced for the Office.
OF course, Mcclellan has his enemies. but
show me big man that hasn't enemies.
New York would not make a mistake TO
renominate Mcclellan and elect him for
another term. He has given New York
a fairly good and clean administration.
when Il is considered that New York Is
dominated by Tammany. He fought Muir
ply and Bingham single-handed and a
man who has the courage 10 do that
has something in him that is 10 be ad-
mircd. I think Mcclellan IS as good a
man as We could get in New York. and
am. therefore, for him Tor another
term IN the mayoralty chair"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
Do in NIassachusetts.


Can it be that the protection OF game
has been carried 10 an extreme IN New
England? It appears that the gentle deer
is making trouble IN many parts OF Mas
sachusetts. In Worcester County since
April 1. the appraisers fees for estimat-
ing the damage caused by deer have
amounted 10 about 800. The damages
are paid by the State, but the counties
have TO pay the appraisers. The deer
have multiplied TO such an extent" the
Worcester Telegram says. that they are
overrunning farms in every county in the
State. except those in the extreme south
east and the island counties, and one
claim that reached the Worcester court
house few weeks ago was from an
Oxford man who asked for $f75 as deer
played havoc with his cabbage plants and
peach trees"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31
MIR. TiIImnn,a TnlI1ing Cure.
Coz. Hnrhen nnd

From the Birmingham Age-Horhld-
Senator Tillman Is seeking rest and pockst cur
on the Chautau4ua circuit.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-31

Gov. Hughes md Nominations.
From the New York Sun
Gov. Hughes himself has not always believed
IN mandatory direct aominations