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Harmsworth's Enternrise.

Newspaper publishers face no greater
or graver question than that of con-
serving the supply Of available material
for print paper, thousands Of tons of
which are used daily. Science has been
called to aid. but thus far no substitute
for the pulp wood has been found
England is in worse straits than Amer
lea. for here large forests are still stand
ing, while Europe is practically denuded.
The same condition will soon obtain
in this country unless some remedy is
found. But since wood pulp is needed.
and the supply is limited, Sir Alfred
HRrmsworth Oord NorthcliO has shown
worthy enterprise in acquiring more
than 1000 square miles Of forest land
in Newfoundland, where he has built the
largest paper mills in the world for sup
plying his own publications with white
paper. Sir Alfred is the owner Of a string
Of newspapers and magazines. which re-
quire many thousands OF tons Of paper.
Rather than risk going into the market
for an uncertain supply. he has invested
more than 100000 in a plant devoted
solely to the manufacture Of paper for
his own needs
The mills are the best equipped in the
world. the machinery the latest improved
and the transportation arrangements the
most convenient. He went into the will
derness and selected the best place for
his mills. and there built a city. Like
the steel trusts town Of Gary. Ind. the
town was built around the mills. and for
the convenience Of the workers.
Lord Northclin has provided against
the future as concerns himself and his
publications but the very fact that it was
necessary for him to invest so great a
capital in supplying his demand gives
rise to the question of other publications
not so fortunate. AS long as standing
timber is necessary for making print
paper. so long will the problem of a SUN.
cient supply become greater.
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Prom the Britt Iowa Tribune
A farmer had a mile OF tile that quit
working and he went 10 the lower end 10
investigate. He found II full Of snakes
OF al kinds that had crowded into the tile
and become wedged there. Failing 10 pull
them out he got his team. and tying a
a rope around them started 10 haul them
out After a good, sharp pull or two the
team loosened them. when il was found
that the first ones had crawled till they
came TO the end OF the tile. those that
followed becoming hungry swallowed the
one ahead. and was In turn swallowed by
the one that come after. In this way
they filed the tile full. He pulled out
over eighty rods OF snakes, and as each
had swallowed one, that had also swal-
lowed one that had also swallowed one.
&C. and as each had been swallowed by
one. that had also been swallowed by
one, &c. il was estimated that originally
there must have been 23S miles OF snakes
in the tile. The first one was chasing
a bullfrog. which luckily escaped by
crawling through hole in the side Of the
tile. but the snake couldn't bend short
enough 10 make the turn II was a close
call for the bullfrog. and the tile now
works 10 perfection.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13
Battle Ship and Bull.

When a vessel Of war is launched at an
American shipyard the thrill of life
along her keel vibrates through every
spectator OF the gliding OF the mighty
mass from ways to water. II the fair
sponsor maintains her presence OF mind
and her dexterity, a bottle baptizes the
bow, and amid cheer the christening is
complete. After this exhilarating and
appetizing outdoor ceremony, a luncheon
may follow. but usually that is not an
occasion for speechmaking. They do the
same thing differently in Germany. Herr
Won Buelow. when the Dreadnought Heligo-
land recently took the water at Kiel. in
dulged in a dithyrambic apostrophe. Wit
ross this outburst:
AS firm and Is beautiful as red rocks in a
green sea art .hou. proud vessel; strongly built
and beautiful armed knight ready for bat
tie. yet destined % serve the cause Of peace hide
out 10 sea. the darling Of thy Kaiser and his
PEOPLE"
Il is far cry from the Teutonic to the
Latin. yet here appears an odd resem-
blance. The favorite Spanish sport. the
bull fight, in its formalities mimics war
When the display OF torture has reached
It's climax, the matador in the arena ap-
proaches the royal box. sword in hand
and with a salute announces his heroic
determination TO go forth to battle to
the death with this enemy to his kline
and country. Nothing. no, nothing. car
deter him from this lofty. patriotic pur.
pose II he meet death at the horns Of
this public enemy, then his song shall be
'Dulce ct decOrum est pro patria mori
Then he turns valiantly upon the foe
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which. tortured and weak. may vet be
dangerous. With the agility Of dancing
master. this champion pirouettes before
the confused beast. flirting before him a
scarlet cloth. until at the chosen moment
his slender blade is plunged through the
spinal cortland behold, the country is
saved! Then the victor makes his bow
to royalty and picks up from the sand
the coins flung him by the populace. The
friends of peace may hope consistently
that the curious parallel at KEEL may
prove equally harmless to human life
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13
THE CIVILIZED.


Our parting was in peace. Another day
Shall mark our courteous greeting-even so.
have we not learned that still the easier way
Is wiser far to 90?
The times have made Us what We are: we crown
Beneath a placid brow a thought uncouth;
Only 10 those untutored is allowed
The privilege OF truth.
The generations that went quietly
Have left their mark upon us. and. in turn.
Our passions know that tame civility
Gagged animals must learn.
Before ones host should be disturbed 70.
$50 runs the code) we turn with easy mien
To clasp the dark hand Of Iscariot
Rather than make a scene.
And so today my hand touched yours the while
You knew what right IL had, as well as
To dash from on your mouth its fawning smile
And brand and burn It's iie
lis Wen. no dou't. that careful training gins
The throat Of honesty Yet well you knew
Back Of the civil greeting on my lips
The name that fitted you.
Aud 80 We part in peace 70 meet again
With gracious words-no doubt the wiser way
Yet. once upon a time, the world bred men,
Not mummers in a play.
-Theodosia Garrison, in Ainslee's
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Carrying Them Ont,

From Sketch.
Would-be Contributor sent IN q few
contributions to you a day or TWO ago.
sir. which ! am sure would improve your
paper Have you carried out any Of my
ideas?
Editor-Did you happen to notice a
red-headed Office boy with waste-paper
basket going downstairs?
Contributor did. sir.
Editor-Well, he was busy carrying out
your ideas
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BIOodhOundS.

From the Atchison Globe
So far as recorded. bloodhounds have
captured nothing since they allowed Eliza
10 get away across the floating ice. In
deed. Eliza's was about the closest call
recorded. But the records. perhaps, are
prejudiced. At any rate the New York
Central Railroad has invested in eight
bloodhounds 10 be used in protecting its
property. and trailing thieves. OF course
the dogs haven't caught anything, as yet
but the fact that they have become the
property Of a vast transportation COM
pany should improve their standing IN
the canine world. and serve Is vlndica-
ton until they do.
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PEOPLE AND THINGS



II is a woman writer who renews the
complaint about the dependence Of the
wife. In the columns Of the staid indie
pendent, Mrs MacGin laments that she
must do all the weary round OF house
work, which IS enumerated with disheart-
ening detail. without salary. II she
were to do the same work for another
man. runs the lament. she would receive
a salary and her board. But in reality, II
the wife were a wage-earner. her contri-
button would probably be less TO the fam
fly than is her toll at homework. Il IS
the business Of the married man TO take
care Of his family. not 20 be like the
negro who retired from labor when he
married "a cullud lady with large wash
practice" Fortunately for the institution
Of home. IL remains true that the wife
and mother are its crown and it's queen.
Her economic independence. in the strict
sense Of the term, would be a social dis
aster.
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.


lis getting time 10 do a rhyme
About the apples red;
To biithely Groom of harvest moon
Respondent overhead.
We ought TO bleat OF golden wheat;
The time Is here, I say,
For every bard to print yard
OF russell roundelay.
We ought TO pipe Of pumpkins ripe.
OF trees in crimson dress.
It's getting time for autumn rhyme
To go TO cider press.
The bards are lew; our gallant crew
Must toll without a stop,
Stick TO its groove and try 10 move
The bumper poetry crop.
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Cnn.ihernfe Mimi

From the Chicago News.
Her Husband-Did you make those bis
cults. my dear?"
His Wife-Yes. darling
Her Husband-Weu. I'd rather you
would not make any more, sweetheart
His Wife-Why not, lover
Her acknowledgements, angle mine, you
are too light for such heavy work.
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Tea for business Men

An enterprising woman has opened
tea room FOR business men in one Of the
largest Office buildings IN New York
City. AZ the beginning Of the summer
She made II known by means OF the
elevator pilots that anybody whose thirst
was 200 strong for water could obtain
tea. iced or otherwise by telephouing 10
room ioo9 She started with the idea OF
catering 10 the women employed in the
Offices. but by the end Of the first month
she discovered that the majority or her
customers were men. who welcomed the
idea Of being able 10 uUeuch their thirst
without leaving their desks. The venture
has proved so successful that she In
tends 10 keep Il up through the winter
She has been assured that hot tea IN the
cool weather VIII be just as popular
among business men as cold drinks IN
the summer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13
Valuable Training

From the Boston Traveller.
You must dislike breaking those big
rocks all day"
''Oh. no; I like the training. When I
get out Of here III be able TO break any
safe with one blow"
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We trust the Duke OF Abruzzi un-
derstands that It viii be highly imprac-
ticable to keep him top O. column and
next TO pure reading matter all the win
ter. unles more specific and detailed data
is forthcoming soon.
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The Presidents Endurnncc.

From the Cleveland Leader.
The President :snt running any race with his
predecessors African adventures but he is showing
that he can rough it little. on occasion, without
asking odds because Of his bulk.
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Now that a parade has passed up
Broadway headed by a banner inscribed
Hearst or burst Mr. Hearst probably
appreciates the possible horrors Of war
as never before in his somewhat stormy
career.
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From the New York Telegraph
One real blessing that is apparent on
the close OF the Hudson Fulton celebra-
tion--the Trinity Church chimes no longer
toll out Yankee Doodle" FIVE and six
times a day.
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Mr.. RooseveIt's English.

Trom Punch.
Extract from Mr. Roose7clts letter to the Bureau
Of Fisheries:
The water is fairly temperate. II is slightly al
kaline. but IL IS habitually drunk"
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constitntlon se.tle. n.

From the Kansas City Times
will there ever be a woman Presf-
oent?''
mo. The Constitution says the Presi-
dtnt must be over forty-five years old
and women don't get that Old
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13

II is not probable that Boston was cap
tured during the progress Of those recent
military maneuvers. anyway. Our opin-
ion is that any enemy attempting TO en-
ter Boston would be frozen out promptly
and without fail
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13

Il reckon that IS about right. Mr..
Taft is quoted as having said recently.
Plainly enough. Capt. Butt is training
Mr., Taft carefully for the forthcoming
march through Georgia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13

President Diaz viii wear newly madg
and particularly brilliant uniform when
ne greets President Taft. How Bwana
Jumbo would enjoy dressing up in his
Rough Rider" garb and offsetting that
Mexican shine
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From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
That sense Of party responsibility o. which SIR.
Taft has often spoken. imposes the selfrcstraut
and respect for law and liberty that are far more
valuable than conquest
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Champ Clark thinks it takes more
brains to be a Congressman than Presi-
dent" says the Houston Post. And Mr..
Clark would rather be bright than be
President. of course
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We trust the Milwaukee Sentinel does
Honorable Artillery Of Boston failed 10
have a good time in the Wisconsin me-
tropolis. The reported feast Of pretzels
and flow Of beer could hardly have failed
OF the desired effect.
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Mr.. AIdrich's Central Bank.

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
The Aldrich-Vreland law has proved an utter fail
ure. This is precisely the factor which Mr. Adrich
and his followers rely upon as means o. forcing
central bank bill to the front and putting it
through Congress
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Apparently. It is getting to be so that
only the devil can quote Scriptures &C
curately. Neither Mr.. Barnard nor Pres
ident Taft can co II" says the New York
Post A somewhat violent assumption,
we think. II will be generally admitted
however-and perhaps that is what the
Post really means-that the devil quotes
il most effectively. as a rule.
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Those Carolina Governors,

From the Charleston News and Courier
Gov Anse. assured the governor OF North Caro-
lima and the visitors from that State that South
Carolina is Johnny OF the spot" We submit that
some other form Of saying pleasant thing would
have been equally efectiTe.
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No Monday matinee lecture for DR..
Cook. Not on your blooming igloo. He
went to the ball game instead Diplo-
macy lost a shining light when that man
embarked in the exploring businessi
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The Macon Telegraph's efforts to re-
vive the hoop snake are no more repre-
lhensible. however. than some OF its con-
ltemporarles efforts TO revive the hoop
J shirt
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names Doubtless the squabble between
the original discoveries was genuine
Kilkenny cat affair
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CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Mr. Cannon's Thunder.

From the Springfield Republican.
War. hoHid war. raises lis ugly crest from ever
smashing sentence Of the speech Mr.. Cannon deli7
cred in Iowa Insurgents: XIII EN-!
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Most of the jokes being made at the ex-
pense of Mark Twain's new son-in-law,
Gabrilowitsch, are not very funny.
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The proposition to swap "Autocrab'
Cannon for Mr.. Roosevelt. in the Speak,
er's chair will appeal instantly to people
possessed Of a sense of humor.
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When Mr. Peary has finished his book,
It viii be UP to him 70 find, at least. a
few gentle readers. He should remember
that the next time he is tempted to pass
lemons Cookward.
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We fear Mr. Taft is beginning TO sus-
pect that the Middle West may smile.
and smile. and be a villain still.
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In the FIatette.

From the New York Sun.
Miss Knicker-Why didn't you have the
fat repapered2
Mrs. Bocker-It would have made the
rooms so much smaller.
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Mr.. Wu's insistence that the Chinese
discovered the north pole 5000 years ago
viii not be thrown out Of court, for
the sole reason that he mentions no
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-13

Even though Mr.. Booth Harrington IS
sternly determined 70 quit authoring
We fear there are plenty more where he
came from.
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Do not be too hard on Mr.. Peary. In
attempting to nail Dr. Cook, the COM
mander appears to have hammered his
own thumb somewhat severely.
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1t never rains but II pOurs." In addi-
ton 10 Gov. Conner and prohibition.
the boil weevI has invaded Alabama.
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The Hon. Hoke Smith still remains the
ex-Ty Cobb OF Cracker politics, even II
the Joebrownites cannot swear that he
will STAY put
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difficulty determining whether Mr. Bryan
is making a noise like fore or four"
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Mr.. Anthony ON Insurgent.

From the Kansas City star.
Representative Anthony, Of Kansas. remarked the
other day that the Congressional insurgents-or
many Of them, at least-were moved by cowardice
to vote against the party. His assumption was that
they feared public sentiment az lone
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Attorney John T. W. Wayman has
the courage Of Heney and of Folk. and
the ability Of both. Recently I went
up against Wayman myself. and he beat
me 10 finish" says AIR. James Hamil-
ton Lewis. IN the circumstances the
preliminary tribute 10 Mr.. Wayman
seems altosether too modest.
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"Do you get out OF life all there is In
it?' inquired the Optimist.
Nav. replied the pessimist. THERE
plenty OF money in circulation that
can't seem 10 annex.
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Chem HnsnitnIItr.

when I know a friend is on the water
wagon. don't urge him 10 have drink 90
Neither do l. 7 invite him to a wine
supper Nothing like being lavish when
they're not going 20 call you"
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Judge GaynOr in Bad Company.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Judge GaynoT. in New York. nominated for mayor
by Tammany Han. IS finding out that bad political
oompauy-whatevsr votes it deliver-is a liabn.
ity and not an asset-weakncss and not strength.
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Idle Thoughts.

II YOU know nAw word. lug It into
the conversation.
MIST OF us have only seen misery from
an orchestra seat.
AS TO automobile jokes. the 1910 models
are out
The young man caller doesn't feel half
the interest IN the family that he pre-
tends 20.
II II makes you feel wasteful to throw
away your old junk, give II to somebody
and feel charitable
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ont or the Question.

so he refused to let you marry his
daughter"
NO: but he imposed conditions that I
cannot comply with"
What were they?'
said I'd have to 10 to work first"
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The Modern Version.

7 am training my boy TO be self-re-
liant"
Want him 20 be able to paddle his own
canoe. eh?'
We'll. I want him 10 be able 20 oper-
ate his own motor boat"
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Messrs. Penry and Cooks Chance.

From the Boston Herald
II the Gridiron Club can get both Peary and
Cook for its next dinner the whole programme can
be left TO them. provided they arc IN the mood for
debate.
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According TO John d. Rockefeller, the
Scriptures aren't in It with John D.
Rockefeller" says the Baltimore sun.
Well. investigation might prove that 10
be according TO the Scriptures too
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BIRTHDAY GREETING.

From the Scranton Tribune.
The washington Herald was
three years old on Friday. The
Herald Is one OF the llveliest jour
nails in the land, and IS apparently
growing more rapidly than the
Capital City itself.
From the Raleigh News and Observer
The washington Herald is three
years old. Its success has been
remarkable. for establishing a new
daily paper IS a task calling for
rare newspaper talent and genius.
Scott Bone has those qualities. and
that explains the success OF The
Herald.
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Senators and Incomes.


The announcement by Senator Flint, OF
California. that he must earn money. and
therefore cannot continue IN the Senate
after HIS term expires IN 1911. suggests
similar experiences. Yet English states
men must serve in Parliament without
any pay at all. the poor labor representa-
tives being supported by allowances from
their organizations The late Senator
Stewart. Of Nevada, recouped a fortune
marvelOusly In his later years There
have been other examples. Moreover. the
salary Of Senators is larger than il was,
and the cost Of meeting reasonable social
obligations does not increase. But Mr..
Flint repeats an obligation expressed by
many when he speaks 81 the obligation
he feels 20 gain a competency for his
family while yet he has the strength.
But such an incident illustrates the COM
paratve purity Of American public life.
despite the derogations OF the tribe OF
muck-rakers.
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They Cover the Ground.
That great American novel
That every ono expects.
II seems 10 me must written be
IN twenty dialects.
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There are lots Of small cities and
towns In Virginia that are without ample
protection in case OF fire. said William
Volkhardt. Of New York. who has made
a thorough study OF the subject Of sup
plying water appliances TO municipalities.
The general water shortage. combined
with the waste. in most OF the towns
have visited puts these places IN an eS-
tremely dangerous position should a big
fire overtake them. The reason for this
great shortage OF water IS 10 be princi-
pally found IN the absence OF a regular
water meter system. II p proper water
meter system were installed IN those
places. which would make consumers pay
for what they actually used, it would
teach them a lesson. They would be
more careful. and the result would be
that there would be plenty OF water IN
the reservoir in case Of need
There IS a great hobby down South
now to lay down cement sidewalks. That
IS all right so far as It goes. but there is
nothing more important 70 any COM
munity than well regulated water sup
ply system"