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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

1T yet remains for some enterprising
aeronaut to teach ballOoning by CORE
spondence. says the Youngstown Tele-
gram. IN view Of the present status OF
the gentle ART Of ballOoning. We are not
sure but that it would be a fairly salts
factory method Of learning for the aver
age layman 10 employ.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Traffic in Children.

From the Boston transcript
II does not require a Daniel come 20
judgment to decide that a child cannot
be barte-ed for debt. yet the decree of
Justice Greenbaum. Of the Supreme Court
Of New York. 10 that effect. is worth
noting by persons who may think OF
supplying by adoption q want OF their
household circle. The child IN question
was boarded by parents wno were IN
able TO pay the board biz. It was al
vertised for adoption by the creditor. and
actually was sold for so 10 2 charitable
childless couple. who acted IN good faith.
and parted with the little one with re-
greet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

ness" or '9ight-wsddishness." heretofore
set down and noted We shall not at
tempt to explain this l 10 thing that
looms with admitted ominousness IN our
pathway at This particular moment; but
We shall approach i even as Pilgrim
approached some Of the monsters that
arose in MS way, firm in the faish that
It is merely q scarecrow. impotent OF
harm. and 70 be explained away diplo-
matieaIIy and satisfactorily in Uncle
Andy's" own good time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

II there were any doubt that the present
theatrical season has not been much OF
a success financially up TO this time. the
present talk OF reforming and uplifting
the stage would be so nearly inaudible
you could not hear it with an ear trumpet
at close range.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

A New Jersey farmer has caused II TO
be sent abroad that he does not care
particularly whether his runaway boy
comes back home c. not; that ne is get
ting along fairly Wen with the seven he
sti1 has on hand. Runaway viii prob
days after be hears that, we fancy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

A Georgia man, well along in the six
ties, when arrested last week for having
I'VE barrels Of whisky IN his possession.
said he had only been seeking intelligent
ly 70 guard against the possible per-
manency OF prohibition thereabout We
suspect this mans neighbors are AFFLICTED
extensively with the borrowing habit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
THE SENATOR IN HIS HESYARD.

This morning il my chicken yard
Ny Spanish hens were singing gsiiy,
Or bathing N the dust. 20 guard
Against the miies-their habit daily
When Suddenly q shadow fell
A hawk few over. large and pennous-
And a. the foEls with sQEswk and yell
Sailed for the shelter Of the he7bouss
- IN the poultry ysrd Of STATE
How many times have We been started
b fees who hate The good and great
Oh, let Us not Be chieken-heartsd.
-NeEark Nsz
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

The people OF Arkansas probably look
upon Senator JEFF Davis alleged re-
cent automobile ride 70 the White House
as a mythical story basely fabricated by
the plutocrats for his political undoing,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
The Next Chanter.

why does a love story always end
with the marriage Of the interested par
tiesg"
You would Ike further particulars
Il would. Take the case Of Ivanhoe
and Rowens, for instance. Did they keep
house or board?"'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Tbs Tribuna, OF Rome. Italy. Is some
what agitated. not TO say indignant,
over the suggestion that Mr.. Roosevelt
will remain in that city only a few short
hours when he pays that forthcoming
visit We trust, however, this will not
precipitste another war scare.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
He's on the Firing Line.

From the Indianapolis News
The Speakers remark that there is one
old Cannon that has not yet been con-
demned would appear 70 be entirely too
conservative a statement OF the situation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

The Pennsylvania legislature has passed
a law prohibiting the sale Of bad eggs
Perhaps 1t was afraid something TN
pleasant might happen 20 il II It failed
thus to take time by the forelock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Childish Questions.

THAT boy OF mine asks more questions
than / can answer"
How nowT'
He wants 20 know Il Noah took fishes
into the ark
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

"A new crack has been discovered In
the old Liberty Bell SAYS the Buffalo
EXPRESS Still, the old Constitution re-
mains many cracks ahead OF its nearest
competitor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

OF military efficiency. but to destroy such
favoritism as must be manifested in the
incident related by Mr.. HUI. II IS high
time that such things were stopped
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Evidently the exertion Of talking through
his hat 10 Emperor William was a severe
strain on MS English msjesty's vocal
CONTINENT
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Whenever Congress feels tempted 70
view the growing Treasury deficit with
alarm. it can point with pride 20 the
reduction OF the next Secretary OF States
salary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
It,. 8 Trust InventIon.

From tie Philadelphia North American.
The Fletcher method Of chewing slowly
TO induce long life was discovered by the
trusts long ago. And they chew not only
slowly, but very fine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Yes. anxious Inquirer. It is prefectly
good form nowadays 10 ask your guests.
IN serving an egg. 10 designate a prefer
ence between the white and the yellow
meats
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Il have come 70 Henderson 10 run a
new newspaper" IS the entire salutatory
Of a Kentucky editor The Increased cost
Of white paper IS getting in some deadly
work in spots throughout this land
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
OnffmIStic.
From the Ohio state Journal.

From the Ohio state Journal.
Our confidential prediction is that at
mospheric conditions in Washington on
March viii at least seem pleasant to a
great many people
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Exnectations of a suburb.

From The Baltimore American.
With two railroads and an electric line
between Washington and Baltimore. this
city ought to De packed with visitors IN
auguratioB week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Careful, Senator Ksttredgel Right on
the corner Of Skiddo avenue and Twenty
third street Is the headquarters OF the
= Club-and the A does not stand for
Athletic" either.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Impossible story-beginning, respectfully
submitted 20 the New York Mall: ''Elated
at having won the pennant, the Wash
fngton baseball team"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

It is not likely that Congress viii pay
any particular attention 20 that c. Q. D.
signal flying from the United States
Treasury, however,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Abraham Lincoln was a Tail-splitter In
his youth, whick is probably the reason
he never learned to be much Of a hair
splitter in his maturer years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

II It we're an airship navy-whatever
that is-and a Rocky Mountain perch
were necessary in its business. why. of
course. Senator Dixon might be willing to
see L differently.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
All T.

From the Chicago Reoord-Hezld
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman SAYS
man Is noun and woman proposition
A good many Of the men whom we know
are .prOnouns-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Had 10 Subscrihe.

What cured him OF firting?"
"He tried to fiirt with a lady who was
selling books ar 500 per set
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

The weather man Is certainly doing his
level best 10 encourage Congress to come
across with that salary raise.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

The great distinguished viii soon be
the great extinguished.' says the Balti-
more Sun Provided, II, however, but,
and on the co. nary. Of course.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

How many guesses does the House Of
Representatives think II Is entitled 20 in
the matter OF Senator Knox's eligibility.
anvwaV2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Apparently. We are going mad IN this
country on the subject OF the sons and
daughters Of things. We now have an
organization Of append!xIiss people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

From tho Atlanta COns;itutio1.
Did YOU ever think what would happen
If ne sat down on malefactor Of great
wealth?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Where,s fhe Cashs

From the Boston Tranycip-
Advocates Of sea-level canal will kind
y produce the additional $40. oO0oeo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Senator La Toilette says Senator Hale
Is Inconsistent" on. well. what IS con-
sistency between friends, Senator?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Congress viii meet in extraordinary
session on March 10 But che-s-s-r up.
81. Patrick's Day comes forty-eight hours
later.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
blank verse.

In writing poetry one needs 3 point,
Also a rhyme
We have seen poems, however,
Without either.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Better TO vice admiral than fight the
Spanish-American war all over again,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

The lock canal shall be vindIcated. even
# it swells the Ananias Club 10 four
times Its present status, presumably.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Correcting an Impression.

Yes. I am from the South
Il would Ike TO ask you little
question
Il can answer that question without
your asking T. No, We do not subsist
entirely upon possum in the South
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

Mr. Bryan believes he resembles
hfty-seven varieties OF Democratic AMI
mails aboard the party ark probably JUS
tify his Noah1ike feelings, too.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
Would Seem Not.

In these stories OF the Middle Ages, we
always read about the hero's good right
arm.
"Weu?''
Was there never sOuthpaw knight7"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE e.nzonks HEROES.

THE GADZOOKs HEROES.
In days OF old
When knights were bold
And quick 70 draw the blade,
Their endless scraps
For writing chaps
A deal OF copy made.
And il was well.
AS things befeil.
That they did slash and carve
For had they not,
To-day q lot
OF noyelists would Etarve.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-19

[speaking OF Mr.. Tafts father, there
was a warm friendship existed between
him and Vermonts most noted statesman.
II came about in this way: In deciding
upon some one for the War Department
portfolio. President Grant lighted upon
Senator Lot NJ Morrill,, OF Maine. who
was a distant connection and very de-
voted friend Of his colleague from Yer
mont. and the offer was made 70 the
Maine Morrill,. who at once sought out
the Vermont Morrill, and explained thar.
while he appreciated the compliment. he
could not see his way clear 10 accepting
the Office, and that be would be very
grateful II Senator Morrill, would go with
him. to the President and thank him for
the honor On the way to the White
House they talked the matter over. and
it was suggested that on Senator MorrilFs
refusal the President might ask their ad
vice as TO who would be acceptable and
available, which he accordingly did. I
have great admiration and respect fOr
Mr.. Taft, of Ohio" said Senator Morrin.
Of Vermont. and have recently read
paper he wrote, which meets heartily
with my approval. I can think OF no bet
ter man for the place" Senator Morrill,.
Mr.. Taft was appointed. with what good
results TO the country the history OF that
period shows.
Senator Lot N Morrill, was afterwaTd
made Secretary Of the Treasury. and
proved as earnest and painstaking in that
Office as he had been during his service
Of many years in the Senate. he was
lovsble man. this Yankee. very respon-
sive. very gentle. and within his own cir
Gle the most tender and affectionate OF
men. His family consisted Of -four daugh-
tiers. all Of whom were popular in Wash
ington when their father was in official
Iife but his fsvorite. perhaps. Nss the
oldest Of these. May, who married the
late MAJ William Dunn. OF the army. a
brother OF LsHia- Dunn, who married
Harriet Heard, Gen. Ben Buffers fsvorite
niece.
The people OF the West End have been
very much interested lately in a man,
tall, handsome. fineiy-formed. with a
graceful figure, regular features. smooth,
dark complexion, and fine eyes. who was
for a time a conspicuous figure IN the vi
cinity Of Dupont Circle, but who sud
denly disappeared a few days ago He
might have stepped out OF the pages Of
one of Marion Crawford's romances. be an
accomplished diplomat. or bandit chief.
but he was in reality an upper servant.
the Egyptian valet Of bIr. lines, the new
counselor OF the British Embassy. who
acquired him, along with other interest
ing bric-a-brac. when he was in Egypt.
Until he came % Washington, the man
had proved himself a treasure, but short
" after his arrival here he fell desper-
stely in love with an American lady,
as he put Il, a servant IN one Of the
smart houses. 20 whom he proposed
marriage, but. as he already has wife
and children in Cairo. his master vetoed
this interesting project, and promptly
shipped him back to home and family.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-29
FAMOUS TREE is CUT DOWN
Souvenir Fiends Play Havoc with
Quaker City Relic.
Oldest Elm in Philadelphia FeIIed
Because of Danger 10 Passers-by.
Modern Streets killed 1t.

Philadelphia, March SS-Persons with a
mania for collecting souvenirs were seen
by the hundreds yesterday in Independ-
ence Square picking UP chips from .he
Oldest tree in the Garden Of Liberty"
The tree, which IS an elm, was cut down
Thursday by order Of the city forester,
on account Of 1t being so badly decayed
as 70 make II dangerous 20 those passing
underneath H. Its position made this
course all the more necessary. as It stood
in the southeastern corner OF the square,
only about two feet from the curbing on
Walnut street.
The elm Is said TO have been the oldest
OF the five trees, four OF which are still
standing that were growing there when
the city was founded.
It's trunk, when cut, measured thirty
four inches in diameter at its thickest
point Though it's branches are said to
have originally lowered above its neigh
bors, decay and the ruthless hand OF civil
lization gradually reduced It to nothing
but a few bare limbs.
An electric storm about six years ago
completed the work OF demolishing the
historic tree by tearing OF its two main
DrancneS- since Inen nOLnlnB mas renamed
but a decayed stump about twenty feet
high. A gang OF laborers. under the su-
pervision Of John c. Lewis. made the
work complete Thursday by cutting what
remained Of the historic landmark down.
When asked what disposition would be
made Of the wood. Dir. Lewis said: "A
number OF historical societies have al
ready requested portions Of Il while, II
the present souvenir craze keeps Up, the
problem will be easily solved. at least.
we will not remove the wood. which has
been cut UP in sections for several days
The Washington herald., 1909-03-29
Medical Despotism.

Editor The Washington Herald
AS all medical treatment IL strictly a
personal affair. il should be left TO the
discretion OF any individual IN any civil
lied country. Graft has taken its most
detestihle form when II attempts TO hedge
In the foul superstition called Vaccina-
ton by the strong arm OF the law. The
attack on the helpless and innocent with
blood poison viii go down through the
ages as the blackest stain on twentieth
century medical practics-po!sOning a
whole race with poison!
The human race has been doped with
poisons IN the stomach for generations
and now that the serum treatment
direct practice OF incubation All these
"serums" come from diseased animals
bodies, and nothing from a diseased ami
nal IS NJ stuff for any human being 70
allow in his blood. The sertss-> treatments
along with vaccination are different ways
OF spreading new diseases as well as old
ones
Those who have sanity enough left 20
hold that the cultivation Of health Is the
only means OF escape from all diseases
are certainly entitled to live by that
faith with their offspring. uncontami-
mated by these foul. unlabeled poisons
which medical men. who cannot define
them. are pleased 20 term ''vaccines."
DR.. z. NJ. Crookshank says. I found
both official and unofficial vaccinators
were completely occupied with the tech
nique OF vaccination, 10 the exclusion OF
any precise knowledge OF the history and
pathology OF the disease from which
their lymph stocks had been obtained. /"
He says also that the viruses IN use
have been derived from several diseases
in different animals"
DIT. J. w Seip says; IN proportion 70
the rapidity with which al plsuslbility
FOR the nefariOus practice Is disproven
and annihilated by them. the champions
OF vaccination invent new and revamp
exploded dogmas with which they de-
ceive the majority Of physicians them
selves. Such NEGOTIATIONS have produced
whole epidemics OF smallpox But for
the fact that not one physician 81 a thoUs-
and knows the history and pathology OF
vaccination they could not dupe the 99s q"
Dr.. NJ. Ross. T. r. s. wrote: 7 oppose
vaccination because forty years OF prac-
tice has convinced me that vaccination
does not afford the least protection or
mitigation from smallpox, and because
believe its pretext Is bad IN logic,
wicked In morals. and futile n practice 90
May the time speedily arrive when
parents can enter their pure-bsooded chill
dren into the public schools without first
having their systems befouled with
poison
Have medical science establish its
theories by fair means instead OF foul
Remove the blood dehlement law. II is
Spreading disease wherever r is tolerated
HARRY b BRADFORD.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-29
Pleads for Negro Race.

Editor The Washington HeEalc;
In Justice 10 the negro race. many OF
whom are endesyoring to be lawabiding
] beg space through the columns
OF your valuable paper 10 say just a few
words In reply 70 one Judge Hundley.
whose duty Il was 10 sentence three ne
groes charged with the murder OF a
white man and woman al PoWhatan.
Va. few days ago.
II guilty Of the crime for which they
must soon pay the penalty with their
lives. We do not believe ther, Is a sane
man and woman OF the negro race
throughout the whole country that has
one iota OF sympathy for them II guilty.
they ought 20 pay the penalty with their
lives. and the sooner the better.
But II is 10 be regretted that men IN
such high positions Ike Judge Hutdley
too often take the advantage OF their
high Offices 10 endeavor 10 kindle the
fame OF prejudice against the much
abused colored race Of this country.
Judges should be too big TO stOOp 20 little
things. Why charge the whole negro
race. for what Is done by one or two in
dividuaIs2 The whole negro race was
not on trial with the three negroes az
PoWhatan, Va, the other day, and why
should Judge Hundley go so far out of
his way % Try 10 accuse them OF the
crimeE Ii is a false and unjust idea that
some white people have formed IN their
minds that the negro race. as q whole.
VIII shield the criminal class among
them. AL negroes are no more alike IN
principle than all white people. But on
the other hand IL would be very difficult
for the authorities OF the law 10 appre-
hend many Of the colored criminals but
for the aid given them by men and wom-
en- Of their own race. And the law-abiding
men and women OF this country do ear
nestly appeal 10 public sentiment for jus
tice along that line.
You may burn our castle from over our
head; you may take from US our purse.
which IS but trash. but the negro race
does earnestly ask 10 be spared its good
name.
The coIored people should be eBcour-
aged in their efforts 20 be good citizens
They are never given credit for the good
done by one OF their race. and why
charge al OF them FOR the bad that one
man does? J. c CUNNINGHAM
The Washington herald., 1909-03-29
Life No Mystery.

Editor The Washington Herald;
All natural phenomena that are not self
explained are mysterious 10 the totally un-
learned savage. The lightning and thun-
der Of storm is an awe-inspiring thing.
The lighting of a match. discharge OF
gun. volcanic displays. all beget super
stitious notions In the unlearned.
Now that science has disclosed the
causes OF most az phenomena, super
stition Is giving place 20 common sense.
az least as rapidly as institutions based
on superstition viii permit. The produc-
ton OF q flame by chemical means 40
longer IS considered supernatural or mys-
terious. And yet we have great learned
persons among us who say that life IS
mystery which never viii be explained.
That is equivalent 10 asserting that the
material elements-snd everything is ma
terial-are beyond intellectual research.
When We are progressing every day in
revealing new elements and causes. why
limit discovery except 70 defer TO non
progressive institutionS7
! think We have got down far enough
In chemistry 10 declare that life Is no
mystery at all I say chemistry. I mean
the eternal elements OF life. which have
always existed. or are the universe. in
facial visible things being simply the
results OF the application OF the elements.
In q word, discover another new element
or two under electricity or ether, and the
secret or life viii be as open as the
growth OF a child or a plant. or the
burning OF oil IN fame. or the fash OF
a match.
You may hang 10 supernatural in favor
OF ignorance and certain selfish consid-
erations, but there is nothing supernat-
uraL There Is nothing unexplainable
There IS no mystery al all
ORVILLE II. KTMBALLA
Arnhrr.t Mas