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The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

than 1900 who VIII enjoy an abatement
OF so for every child under sixteen.
The new budget has been hastily de-
nominated socialistlc. but It Is no more
socialistic than Senator BaiIey's proposal
to tax incomes OF 5000 and over in order
to obtain contributions from the well-to-
DO for the support OF the government. pro-
Portioned TO their ability to pay; hardly
any more sociaiis5ic than Senator Al
drich's imposition Of an import duty on
yachts. AL OF these projects represent
the not always successful efforts OF iegis-
lators to tap the immense fund OF wealth
in every country whIc,s -erely pays an
equitable share OF the public expenditure.
IN England It would seem to be mere so
cisI justice 70 compel wealth 20 pay for the
immense naval establishment required by
imperial policy, as veil as for ameliora-
ton OF the horrible condition OF the IN
employed and underfed. who are prod
uct Of the industrial system out Of which
fortunes are ground Imperfect justice
II may be. perhaps mistaken in some Of
its assumptions. but representing an at
tempt to equslize the awful extremes Of
wealth and poverty Characteristic OF
modern society. and 20 introduce a larger
measure Of health into the social system.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Congress might substitute for the pro-
posed income tax Law a tax on divorces.
and so improve the morals OF the coun-
try says the Charleston News and
Courier. This IS a typical tariff srgu-
ment Of the day. We think; tax the other
fellows business. Divorces are consti-
tu.ionslIy prohibited for any cause what
ever IN South Carolina,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Senator Clay, whose health has In
proved wonderfully during the last few
months, credits a breakfast food diet
with large share OF responsibility for
the welcome change Wonder II that had
anything 10 DO with the Senator's an
nounoed stanch determination 10 vote for
free lumber
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
Anether blow az the FamiIy.

Frum the Philadeiphix PrszS
Mothers OF the land. arise in your might
and protest. The board Of general sp-
praisers in New York has made a solemn
ruling that cradles are not furniture
Those OF wicker are elassed as manu-
factures OF willow" Here is a subtle
blow az the most important OF infant
industries which deserves su the encour-
sgenent possible IN q land unaiterably
opposed 20 race suicide.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

It Is said the Countess Szechenyi is
deeply chagrined that she IS not likely
ever 10 be received at the court of the
Austrian Emperor. although she may be
received by him some day in his capacity
Of King Of Hungary. The lady evidently
thinks some campaign pledges are being
sidestepped-
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

The piece De resistance served during
the festivities incident TO Mr. Tafrs
forthcoming visit 10 Charlotte will be
''barbecued raz0rback" Wait q minute.
gentle reader-that is a great deal more
savory ard appetizing dish than you
probably suspect.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
THE STANDING.

judges q tbe contest: Frederick
2. Mc6uire. George E. Fleming.
and John 81. Nolan.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Some one suggests that our first mes
sage 70 Mars be sent collect IN view
Of its cost-s1oO 100000. Poor scheme, we
think We would be more than apt 10
get q s20ooo,coo reply.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
Forgotten Slang.

Il have Just been reading something
quaint"
What was lt?'
a baseball story. couched IN the sport
Ing terms or the early Us"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
Endles. Anprehension.

1T must be nice living IN washington"
1T IS" said the ssh man. The only
trouble is that everybody with a kick
threatens 20 take II direct 70 the PreSi-
dent Keeps me skeered Up more OF
less"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
That same Old joke.

From the Bcstcn Herald.
The price Of Illuminating gas IN Wash
ington has been voluntarily reduced 10
Pc cent BY the company There's been
lot OF competition in gas there Of late.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Florida VIII vote on the prohibition
question next year. Evidently a num-
Der Of people down there think the Land
OF Flowers needs more watering.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
How the Farmer ]. Protected.

Frun the Sex York w5si.
No American farmer would lose 10
cents IN ten years II the wheat duty were
absolutely removed.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

shall the people ruler" II we remem-
Der correctly, this question figured some
what prominently IN campaign thunder
last fall.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

II Mr. Aldrich does retire at the end Of
his present term Of service, We predict
that it vii take the Senate several years
10 get its exact bearings.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
A Awkward auerr.

From ths St. Louis GlobeDenocssi-
II communication is opened with other
pIsnets Il would be awkward II the first
question should be. What is a Demo-
crat7"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

r. Senator Bailey IS quite an adept at
handing out arguments that his Sena-
torial opponents would rather not attempt
TO answer on their merits strictly.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Right now Is the only season OF the
year in which man Is permitted to I'm
agine that he might on pinch. get along
without either the fee man or the coal
man
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

''Treachery has become a virtue n
Venezuela" se-s Hon Castro Evidently
It is beginning TO dawn on Hon. Castro
that he is hopelessly down and out.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
ALTTTLE NONSENSE.
MOVING DAY.


Maud Muller on ths first Of May
Packs crockery for moving day.
The pIowmzn weary plods his way.
Loath TO go home on moving day.
The watch dog IS in angry mood:
Dislikes to leave the neighborhood.
The boy, amid the household wreck.
Himself with curtains doth bedeck.
Disgruntled Is the Queen OF May;
She couldn't serve on moving day.
Jrst gaze into this hall room, Maud;
It's only forty inches broad.
Why didn't we contented stay
And never have a moving dsy7
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

It seems the bride Of that Mr.. Beef
steak. Of Pennsylvania. was Miss Lamb.
We fear there is something fishy about
this story.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

A book Of verses underneath The stove.
The household goods n gloomy disarray.
Such are the endless Ills and worries OF
The first OF May.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

1T was a charming romance"
How nowY'
why. young duke n a serial story
fell IN love with a pretty working giTl
who posed in q tooth brush advertise
n1en+"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

col Roosevelt made his first step into
the jungS s-straddle cowcatcher," says
en- enthusiastic contemporary. Bully-if
the sense Of It is slightly involved.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Tt Is 3 whole lot Of fun 70 go over 20
Alexandra Just now and be a cut-up.
Last call for cut-ups to-day
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Whatever else You may say Of II. how
ever, you cannot deny that the proposed
Payne bin is a bOotiful thing.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
WASHINGTON. MAY /. 1909.
REPRODUCED FROM PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON The sPoI

tie thing Ike that. Ee ea1not vase
tine explaining You VII have to
wait Until election tine rolls sroune
again.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Frua the Aaazsa Constitutes.
However. the tariff vii net lztEs
itself by = downward career.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

'Tt is said that those immense hanging
gardens OF Babylon were really myth"
T can imagine how It started"
How"
Some visitor from ,Baalbec probably
saw q woman with a new spring hat"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

The weather map indicates q eooi
vzTs passing oTCr Hawaii I sin-
esreiy trust ny friend FaiTbanks
VIII euics his visit
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Heavy fog. and wires are working
badly. Good-night One thousand,
one hundred and eleven words. A
remittance wiz be acceptable.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
TWO CENTS
Not coP7risht. lss. bv Kermit Roosevelt
ROOSEVELT AERoGRAMS.

Sir Alfred Pessc's Ranch. Africa.
Nsy L-(Ry EirsleSs:l
On TIE level. boys. I an soTry
that I decided not 70 talk for pub
licEtiou. ! sm running ever with
nsws and advice.
The weather map indicates a eooi
EzTs passing oTCr Hawaii I sin-
esrely trust ny friend FsiTbanks
VIII euics his visit
Heavy foS. and wires are working
badly. Good-niSht Ons thousand,
one hundred and eleven words A
remittance wiz be acceptable.
TIE police have bees 50 Ts-y a.
tentire to ne. Reminds 10 of the
attention paid BY ~ dear friend,
Dick sylvester. and his finest
Use every effort 70 have wood
pulp ard print Nape- pGt On the
free list The price az papsr fE-zs
largely IN the coSt Of 4 mzzlLiue.
Conadertial-The roar q the lioas
IS sweet music 70 me- af-cr a con
tinucus roaring cf the besrs aad
bulls for seven ard oDe-hslf years.
Have been in conmuniestion with
Mars and received an invitation fr0u
the Inhabitants 10 visit that planet
before Ey return 70 Anerica VIII
think i over.
Adrces from the rsar Indicate
that Tllmzn has visited the White
House. There u q c0nmon bo1d 0f
sympathy between mooley COWS ara
pitchfork-wielders.
I admit that ! have been indis-
pOss5- ] was vsccinsted. and that.
with the resction from a strenuous
LIE. has been detrimental 60 ny
usual good behavior.
An seroETam received announces
that the deplSed Sultan q Trksy
desires 20 JON ogr party. His re-
guest vas refused Immediately; bad
enough trouble With political Turks
while vas President.
Cengessiorsi Record received. Tbs
debate cn the gas rstoTt schedule
was very. interesting There seems
70 b an abundant supply Of fhat
commodity tgasl since EFF Wash
ingtyn. 7. R.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01
His Policy.

He never told q lie"
"And a very good plan that is" re-
marked the citizen of the worid. ''I ny
self never tell a lie that doesn't sound
perfectly reasonable"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

The police have bees 80 vs-y a.
tentiFe 70 ne. Reminds No o. the
attention paid by ~ dear friend,
Dick sylvester. and bis finest
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Use every Effort 20 have wood
pulp and print paper PCT On the
free list The price of paper fglzss
largely IN the cost Of 4 mzzaIiue.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Read the BinEHls Rusls so-moHor.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Conadestial-The roar q the iioas
Is sweet music % me- af-er 4 con
tinucus roaring of the hears aad
bulls for seven ard o1e-hslf years.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01


seandinavia's friendship for the United
States and closer relations between the
two countries. were discussed by Fred
erick J. Swanson, OF Minneapolis, MINI,
who Is at the New Willard.
The Scandinavian people as a race
are closely related to the Anslo-saxon,-
continued Mr. Swanson. and through
these 10 the people OF the United States
The ScaldiRsvians are. in fact. separated
from the Americans chiefly 5y external
causes-geographicai, political, and BY
differences IN language-but, while this
separation has caused certain not uninl-
portant differences IN the life OF these
nations and even IN their way OF thinking.
their inherent qualities and characters
tics are similar. This IS evidenced when
Scandinavians come to this country; they
generally soon affiliate closely with the
American nation. and Scandinavian ehil-
oren who come 10 this country at an
early age become IN q few years con-
pletely Americanized-
Once the difficulty of difference In Ian
gusge is removed or lesseaed. cordial re-
lations wiz be established readily and the
intercourse may be expected 10 take lsTs-
er dimensions. The door Is then opened
for that Interchange of ideas. which can
not fall 10 be fruitful, especially where,
as In this case. considerable differences
exist in intellectual. political. and eco
roraic life
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Have been in communicated with
Mars and received an invitation froz
The Inhabitants 10 visit that planet
before ~ return 70 Anerica. VIII
think i over.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Cengressionsl Record received. Tbs
debate on the gas retoTt schedule
was very interesting There seems
70 b an abundant supply Of that
eommodity tgzsl since / lsft Wash
ingtSn- 7. R.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

AdTices from the rsar Indicate
that TillmEn has visited the White
Ho1se There Il q cOnmon bo1d of
sympathy between mooiey COWS ard
pitchfork-wiel6erS.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

Why didn't we contented stay
And never have a moving dsy7
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

An seroEram received announces
that the dep1Sed sultan q Hrksy
desires 20 JOIN ozr party. His re-
guest was refused Immediately: bad
enough trouble With political Turks
while I vas President.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-01

sdnis that have been indis-
p0ssd- ] vas vsocinsted. and that.
with the rssetion from a strenuous
life. hss been detrimental 70 ny
usual good behavior.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-12-24
POTOMAC RIVER ROUrE-

Schedule In effect Saturday, Nay IS,h. ~,
The trips weekly between Bsitiuer, ana
Warrington
Lesve baltimore. Pier 4 Lirht atrrrt
HHca,ner per hitting ats p. n every hoclsy
Sednesdsy and Saturday. for the foiIovirs
river landings. Alexandria and W a.hinSto,.
baltimore y. ~. hil,ers. broour<e. fr~tc
10 10, Grasons, Coen q. m. Bundieks Ixkss
walnut Point, CowGrt<. Levi. eta Kin.als
Lodge. hundy Point &C ntra. Pfpsr Psirt -
a m, Leonardtown l. noun Abella Cosrums
stOues Bushwood. Laucastor a n N Riv.,-
SIDE idverpcol Point, Gl3 mont. AlsIsndria,
sstops only on signal.
Leave Warrington. ID. c.. foot Of Seventh
street. ~e.thsr Granting. st p. IA, ever
towing river landings and Bsltfrnors:
Washington. Alexandria ASS p. n. 0Iyusnt
Liverpool Point. Rivers dc. Hush = ood "a.
caster, Coorums Stone Leoua I'd town "a n
Aoclls. Ptney Point. ~Cintra. Lodss 10 = !.
aundy Point ktnssle L noon C..as pon-
oicks es. alnut Point. 4 owarta. lswis-
e, IA killers ~ NJ, GrasSns . D. m. BrooUes.
Porto Bello .. m. Baltimore.
.stop only on signai
Arriving In Ba timorc early wednesds nv. Yrf
oay. nd Monday mornings
arr rrei.nt received In baltimore on sailing
This timetable shows the tirns NJ Which
steamers may be expected TO arrive Al snd
Depart from the several WI nrVea --Sut "a -
arrivals or departure at th times rtateI a not
guaranteed nor does the Corupanf hols ftseiS
responsiole for any delay or any ccnsso usnoss
BRo.. Asts.. w.,Aipsaa..'
Rts- hDOE and 0R HEn Axts.. IMsIsprrN y
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-12-24
A UNIQUE EXPERIMENT.
Boiling and Freezing Water at che
Same Time.

Boiling and Freezing Water at che
Same Time.
The possibility OF boiling and freez
Ing water at the same time In the lab
oratory Is one OF the most interesting
developments OF modern science. The
temperature at which water boils de-
Ponds simply on the air pressure above
Its surface at the time. IL there Is
high pressure the water has TO be
made a good deal hotter TO boil than
at low pressure.
On mountains where the air pressure
is good deal lower than ut sea level
water boils easily at low temperature
In cooking vegetables that REQUIRE a
certain degree OF heat and where the
water boils before that degree is reach.
ed the Vegetables Will not get done
They consequently have to be nut into
closed boiler 30 that the generated
steam will create enough pressure for
the water TO boil at or beyond the re-
Quired temperature. In the expert
mental proof Of this fact water is
placed In q vessel and the afr ex.
hausted from above the surface OF the
~ ea~ PaO(Noo VI POiDIJIuK
goes on the water will violently boil
the steam copgeallng on the sides OF
the exhaust vessel. lf the pumping h
continued long enough and the outside
Is cooled below the freezing point OF
water the water will vonsinue to boil
and bubble til Il rs froeen into a
snowy usass or Ice.
This fact is also made use OF In tax.
Ing rough test OF the height OF
mountain. Ordinarily at sea level
where the PRESSURE IN about thirty
inches OF mercury water bolts Mt 2l2
degrees y. Now. II Il Is noticed that
NJ certain place Il koils at a few
degrees lower the height 'df that place
can be easily ascertained by com.
parison with q table made sout for this
purpose. In general for every degree
the boiling takes place under PIP
height OF about SEQ feet " counted
or course these principles do not up.
ply to water alone. but are Characters.
tic ~ all iiQuids.-New York Tribune
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-12-24
SalimOrs, Chesapeake 4 Atlantic
asaAMf RAILWAY 90
Piankatxnk River Lin.

Schedule In effect May ,ud ,aps
Steamer leaves Pier Light ssrest vA.vt
naI.more. every Sunday and sWeap..lsss'
weaver rormitting. for report ma 49,
msolste landings, as follows:
Lesve baltimore y m. Nils f.sn n ~
Ssmptons 9:t5, Tfpers s. Blac, we'll nro'
fieeton 4. limbs <:io Reedville S.1p HsrSt, =:
q; ma veys elb. Grace Point .:lu ByrSson "a
hiimarnoek $50 Ocan s:H. Jsckson,s &C.,
-; Cricket Hill il:0 Callis iY.S ,,swa
1lton tt 1915 ?. N Leavss RusrSs i:ap n M
Mareh use l:4s. Oonrads &, Orcc6 Pct,S sIr
campers ~. hlands q. arrive Fres nors 80
heturning.steamer caves Frceport 80 III.
timore and intermedtate Ian dinrs ever fr..-
follows: pF Uituafs -
Leave Freeport I q. 10. Blanc. $40 s,.
go, Greer Point 1:<b. COnrads 81 HsrIs.,.ss
go. huarhs s:<S. Fitchetts 10 C.iiis ~
Sricket II ~ lo<S Jacksons Greet i'm 49,
n p m hunsrnock lao. Grace Point ~
yHoIon = hardi Ga Parveys S.M FiaaxSs'
80, Ilmosb Reedvills $50. kils a alsrt ~cus
o:co, Tipen Sampsons T:l5 srriye in nnita
nor early next morning.
LIS Tine table shows the tfunss M With
ssesmers may De expected to arrive al a. ~.
P Art IRON the several whsryes. but tssir A.
rlvaI or departure ar the sfmes stxtsI a. -,
guAranteed. nor does the Conpery scix i,s.,s
espocsioie Tor any delay or any 60 q Sc a.
EeiEht received at Baltimore, IA, 49,.
points on sailing days until s:sp D IA.
tLLARp THOMSON. Gen. Nsna~~r
W. powNxY. Ascent. Ralffncrs
I. huSpocH.
Cen Fraixht and Passenger Ar,,,.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-12-24
FISH L0c0MOTIoN.

The Mature and Functions of the So
Called Air Blsddsrs.
Leaning over the parapet or some old
stone breakwater OF pier head and
watching the dsh playing about In the
clear green Depths below. perhaps the
lost thought which is likely TO occur 10
any OF us u that We are looking on al
a really. astonishing thing. That Dish
Is able to propel itself through the wa
ter In any desired direcsion Is Ira NO
way surprising. but that,it can chm nge
It's level ~ will. rising or falling With
out the use OF It's nns. sassd insfa ntly
assuming n horizontal OF vertical posi-
ton. according TO the, mood or need OF
the moment. is fact thai a little re
fiection will soon develop into prime
motive for wonder.
For Il Is clear that the .ash must be-
able at will to vary its weight In reia-
ton to tho water Il dispsacea. When IL
sinks TO the bottom Il must have sud
denly rendered itself heA yser than the
medium II inhabfts: each time it rises
10 the surface like q sreieased cork.
head nrst. taii pointing almost vertk al.
- WAkos ~ toaet iuOk OILY nave
transformed itself into some, hing
lighter than the water. sbut must have
become lighter 10 hts FORE parts than In
les tail. ~
The mystery, for such Il undoubtedly
Is on casual survey. says the London
Chronicle. resolves itself imunediarely
we come TO study the nature md func.
lions OF the so called air bladder IN
fishes. BY this contrivance ali these
intricate movements OF sbe. Dish are
brought about.
The bladder. however. contains not
air. as Is commonly supposed. but gas.
which b discharged OF. regenerated by
certain organs Of the Dish. according TO
whether upward or downward move
ment Ia necessary: also either the
whole length OF the bladder or only its
front or rear portion can be Inflated.
Thus the flsh Is able to swim level or.
by altering It's center OF gravity. TO
raise or lower either head or tail at
WI.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-12-24
BARS ON THE WINDOWS.

with what measure We mete it shall
be melted out to YOU"
Robert Morrison OF Brooklyn owned
big factory where he made celluloid
He put bars on the windows OF the
building TO keep the burglars out.
He failed to put fire escapes on the
building to help his employees get Out
In case OF fire. Fire escapes wouli
help the burglars to get In.
One day not long ago there uaa Q
fire In Morrison's factory. Great enar
uties OF celluloid exploded. In a few
minutes the doors were shut of by
the danes. There was no way to get
out but by the windows.
But the windows were barred.
my God. My boy is In therer
screa med Robert Morrison.
HeNtried TO rush into the factory. but
was held back by the police. He broke
away and tried again. He was pain
fully burned before the police reached
him. \.
And there "A f',e hands OF the police
he looked nr the burning factory and
the barred windows. Ten persons
were tugging at the bars. Morrison
saw the face OF his son among the
others and then and there went in
sane.
The bars had done their work.
Ten bodies were taken ont. among
them that OF young Morrison.
For q week the family succeeded In
guarding Morrison In his paiatial
home. Early one morning ne got into
q bathroom and killed himself with
gas.
The law OF compensation holds.
He who takes all from the world and
never gives. somehow. some time. some
where there shall be taken away even
that which he hath"
No man ltveth to himself. Every
man Is surely bound by a thousand
intimate ties to every other man. You
cannot rob another without robbing
yourself.
II you put up the bars to your win.
dows to keep your fellow man inside
your selfish boundnries. have care
lest you or yours sh.s1 perish inside
the selfish circle.
Beware Of the bars on your win
dows.
Learn this
That to love ones neighbor as one
self, to do to others as you would be
the sentiment was uttered In the Ser.
mon on the Mount: 1t was uttered in
that sermon because 1t is the only
true rule OF life and woven into the
very constitution OF things.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-12-24
ACCIDENTAL NONSENSE.
Things That Assassd Lear, the EneiisE
APthux and Mritar

Arthut and Writsr.
III Is uos Surprising that the giftet
inventor OF such classic IMAGINATIVE
nonsense as The Jumblies'' and THE
Owl and the Pussy Cat took q keer
delight in the real nonsense or rea
life whenever he CHANGED to encoun
ter it. During q dolerui stay In 9
dreary little mining village where 4,
rained all the time and he was moi
well and could not accomplish the
work he had set his heart on doing
the late Edward Lear. although a
good and Secorous churchgoer, found
his source OF cheer In the parish clerk
"Ob. beloved clerk-' he wrote crate
fully TO a friend. He reads the
psalms enough TO make you 20 into
hts. He said last Sunday. .Aa white
as an old salmon instead OF White
as snow In Salmon a lion for allen
to my mothers children. and they
are not guinea pigs instead of guilt
less Fact. but | grieve to say he's
turned out for the same and will new.
er more please my foolish ears."
Even funnier was the errstic Eng
lish or foreigner which once emily
en- e9ed for 'os,h him the proionsea formalities
Sitting Eext to the captain Of an
Austrian fr;gate at Sir II. Sterie's ON
Thursday evening"" he recorded. 1.-The
German officer said to subaHern-
the conversation was. about the good
looks Of women---I do think the Eng.
hshwoInan conserve her aperient gal
ship tgtrlhoodl longer than all the wo.
men. even as far as her antics (ant.q-
uity, agel.
The subaltern withered with con-
fusion till ventured TO Interpret,
The Enghshwoman preserves her an.
pearance Of youth longer than all wo.
men, even II she be old '"-Youtb's
COMPANION r~.--