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The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

often at the Capital do we hear II said
OF Senators from the same State. There
is no love lost between those two" II
frequently happens, indeed. that they do
not speak as they pass; and now and
then it has occurred that Senators from
the same State have declined even that
association with one another incident 10
approaching the Vice Presidents stand
In order that one or the other might be
sworn IN for a new term.
There are no petty 3ealOusies and
spites between Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Bacon.
When Mr.. Clay takes the oath anew. he
VIII be accompanied by his Georgia col
league, who is not alone his fenow-mem-
Der. but his cordial. appreciative, and
trusted friend
We think Georgia may fellcitate itself
that It is ably and satisfactorily repre-
sented IN the United States Senate.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
COLLEGES AND COLLEGE BOYS.
Dr.. FOrdyce's Argument Strongly
COmbated.


COmbated.
Ffom The New YORK Evening Post.
Following the fashion in finding fault
with the modern college. Charles For
dyce, dean OF the University OF Nebras-
ka. says that young men degenerate
within six months after entering college.
for the reason that they have been go
ing 20 q secondary school under a home
influence. They come 10 college as their
own masters, and in q few months they
fan under alluring vices constantly
.aaUnted before their eyes" Now. It IS
undoubtedly the fact that some boys are
Wild in college. but II is undeniabIs that
many boys are not Then, too. many
boys, inclined to Wildness before they
enter college. undergo when IN the IN
stitution restraining and cultivatlng IN
nuences. Many boys who are wild IN col
lege are not Wild because they are in
college. They would be Wild anywhere,
and Z Is probable that many or them
would be wilder out Of college than IN.
II IS no argument TO adduce the fact
that some boys who. while az home or
in the secondary schools. We're virtuous.
became wild on entering college, for the
special circumstances are not stated. nor
IS any account taken OF the fact that a
boy OF seventeen or eighteen IS much
more inclined 20 Yildness than one Of
twelve or fourteen, OF even sixteen.
There are few perfect homes. and very
many bad ones. And there is no college
in the country that does not hold be-
fore the students higher ideal OF men
tai and moral lie than obtains IN the
average home.
All this Is not 20 say that there are
no flaws in our college system, as Il
Affects the character OF the students.
There are many, and probably the best
way 10 improve the conditions IS 10 pro-
mote and increase the personal attention
given by The instructor 20 the student.
have more instructors. more division OF
classes. more social interrelation be-
tween teachers and students. thereby re-
tanning what IS possible and good IN the
home" influence
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
ROCK CREEK PARK.

Popularlze Rock Creek Park.
This midsummer keynote sounded by
The washington Herald met an immedi-
ate and enthusiastic response. The whole
city is in accord with the idea. The au-
thorities are already taking steps to put
it into effect.
Accessibility. That is the thing needed.
And that can be brought about only by
connecting the park with the street rail-
way systems OF the city. The population
Is now cut OF from enjoyment OF the
magnificent reservation; only q small
number OF washingtonians have an ade-
ouate conception Of what this park is;
few have even caught glimpse Of It as
a whole, and many have not seen It at
all beyond that area given up TO the Zoo
The Zoo itself is not frequented by Vis-
Hors as It should be. and it. too. needs to
be made more accessible.
Now. what the city must have. 10 be
put IN reach Of the great park. is not
merely street railway extensions TO GER
tain entrances here ana there. but line
skirting the entire park-entering It. If
necessary-and providing easy access 10
all parts OF the park. That IS the way
TO popularize II; that is the only way.
OF what benefit 10 the general public
has Rock Creek Park been all these
years? None whatever. II has, 10 be
sure. been the means OF preserving a
picturesque environment-which means
much and viii mean more as the years
multirly-but the wise expenditure OF
millions. to which the District contrib
uted its share, has not added 70 the COM
fort or enjoyment Of the general public.
because the general public has had no
way Of reaching the park.
Surely its pubrc-spirited projectors
contemplated no such situation as this!
Accessibility cannot be provided al
once. We must possess our souls in peace
until Congress acts. We believe Congress
viii act at the next regular session. We
believe that President Taft. who IS in
terested IN Washington and knows what
Washington ought 10 be. will aid the
Commissioners In their plans TO make
Rock Creek Park a public park IN reality
and not simply IN name.
Meanwhile. begin 70 popularize Rock
Creek Park by giving concerts at the Zoo.
Reduce the restrictions as 10 the use Of
the reservation to the minimum Let the
people feel that It is their park-theirs
10 enjoy 10 the utmost. Let It be known
that picnic parties viii be welcomed 10 It's
shady hooks. and let there be no fear Of
getting on the grass. Let 1t be given over
to golf and tennis and all sorts OF pleas
urable and harmless pastimes.
Nature is seen at her best in Rock
Creek Park. and Washington will gladly
get closer to Nature If only given a
chance.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
HANDLING OF ICE.
No other Article of Consumption i
So Much Contaminated.

No other Article OF Consumption Is
So Much Contaminated.
Halls Godfrey IN The Atlantic
Scarcely another article OF human con
sumption receives so much direct handling
Just before its use as does this food MIX
and water. tea and coffee are poured
Bread. meat and butter are cut Bread,
probably handled more than any other
food on the list. has a hard crust which
offers e rather unfavorable lodging place
for germ life. Ice. on the contrary. washes
the hands Of every person who handles 4
and affords an ever ready liquid medium
for the immediate absorption OF the
hosts OF bacteria which the hands may
carry The carelessness OF the handlers Of
ice. their utter disregard OF the resting
place where Il may receive infection. may
be partly duo 10 their lack OF realization
thet lee ls = food, as real food as meat.
Whatever the cause. few substances
which pass through the digestive proc
esses Of man receive such treatment. Its
surface contaminated by the passage Of
men and horses In the cutting. its sides
and base fOuled By muddied platforms
and smirched straw. covered with the filth
OF back ice cars and dust-swept freight
stations. your cake Of ice receives its only
cleaning just before Il enters the ice chest
So far as the ice man IS concerned. this
IS generally a hasty brush with a time
worn whisk-broom well filed with the
dust OF the street and blackened with con-
stant use. According 70 the personal tes-
timOny OF various Ice men. not even the
precaution OF a momentary washing be-
meath the faucet Is ordinarily taken.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Senatorial ChumS.
chance.

Alexander Stephens Clay was elected
Senator from Georgia for the third time
recently. He received the unanimous vote
OF the legislature which includes some
half a dozen Republicans. Mr.. Clay had
already been named in a Democratic pri-
mary. without opposition. to succeed him
self. but It was the first time in the
history Of the State. nevertheless, that
the minority party membership, no matter
how small. failed to cast its consolidated
vote for some candidate Of anti-Demo-
cratic faith. even though it was. ad-
mittedly. a mere matter Of honorary
mention. The few Republican members
simply fell into the spirit Of the occasion,
and made Mr.. Clay's return 70 the Sen
ate something Of a love feast.
This. we think, however. was not quite
the happiest incident in connection with
NIr. Clay's election. The finest thing ap-
pertaining to the same was his warm and
generous eulogy Of his Senatorial col
league. Mr.. Bacon. Mr.. Bacon is the
first Senator Georgia ever returned TO
Congress for a third term; Mr.. Clay is
the second They began their Senatorial
careers within two years Of each other.
and they have since worked shoulder 10
shoulder for the best interests Of their
state as each saw it. They have not
always agreed; here and there they have
split and parted company in voting Not
ably. they were not able 70 see the lumber
schedule from exactly the same point OF
view; Mr. Clay being an out-and-out ad-
vocate Of free lumber, Mr.. Bacon believ-
ing in a fairly stin tariff thereon. But
Senator Clay. in addressing the legisla-
ture subsequent 10 his election, specific
ally disclaimed. because Of these differ
ences, the right 10 call himself a better
Democrat or a more faithful, efficient.
earnest, or honorable Senator than Mr..
Bacon. L love the senior Senator" said
Mr.. Clay. "and no man shall ever ques-
ton his Democracy unchaHenged in nv
presence. Georgia ought TO be proud Of
him. for he is true TO himself and to his
constituents"
We do not know how that impresses
the country outside of Washington, but
it is refreshingly pleasing TO US. Too
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
RECOGNIZING THE CONSUMER.
Not Wholly a Myth After All in View
OF AIdrich'S Statement.
7r0m ne ono siats J9urnl

Fr0m The Ohio state JguraaI
Senator Aldrich's statement 70 the
newspapers that his bin. II Il becomes a
law. would Impose no additional burdens
upon the consumer may be looked upon
as an encouraging sign Heretofore. so
far as we remember. this masterful man
has given no indication that ne recognized
the existence OF the consumer as one
whose rights or wishes were 70 be con
sidered- Perhaps his new desire % pla-
cate the buying public may be regarded
as showing some awakening Of anxiety
on bis part lest he be unable 20 get his
measure past President Taft
Even = the Rhode Island Senator's
latest statement were literally true, II
would hardly arouse great popular en-
thusiasm over the measure he advocates.
All he says is that sections OF the cOun-
try which are injured by one change OF
schedule viii find themselves benefited
by another and that no additional bur
dens are imposed upon consumers at
large In other words. even IN his new
born zeal fOr the public welfare. all he
claims for his bill IS that Il won't DO the
average citizen any particular harm. Al
the fuss and worry and expense Incident
10 the extraordinary session OF Congress
seem % have been hardly worth while
IL the net result Is 20 be that were not
going 70 have any particular harm done
70 Us
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Our Peopled Land.

"An empty continent" was once a IA
vorite phrase OF description. used in
comparing the vast area Of the United
States. in proportion TO its population.
with the number Of inhabitants TO the
acre IN lands Of other nationaIities. An
other graphic method Of comparison was
the statement that if all the people in
this country we're TO be gathered within
the boundaries Of Texas. that one state
would not be as densely inhabited as
IS France. A little calculation with the
returns OF the latest census would show
that the second comparison may no
longer hold good AS for the deserip-
tive phrase Of emptiness. that has lost
entirely its fitness.
Immigration plus natural increase have
not only conquered this broad strip Of
the Continent. but are filing It from brfm
10 brim with a productive. patriotic. and
prosperous people. How true is this state
ment has been illustrated repeatedly by
the opening to settlement Of every stretch
OF land released from government own
ership or Indian reservation. The old
scenes Of wild stampedes across newly
opened boundaries into territory freshly
conceded 10 the advance Of white civili-
cation viii never be repeated. Those
gatherings at the edge OF an invisible
line Of lapd-hungry men with dependent
women and children, mingled with ad-
VIII never again occur. The substitution
Of more placid and orderly methods. while
less picturesque. are no less significant
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
THE POETS MISSION.

The youthful bard with flowing hair whose life is free from
pain and care always singing Of despair and dead mems bones
ne likes TO wall Of Lost Lenores and stranded ships rocky
shores and graves Ger which the March wind and s
and moan But when the bard old and fat and has hair
beneath his hat he all such stuff thahs song
he hnds that chunks of rhythmic gloom, that touch the
graveyard and the tomb, the passing bell and death and DOOM
don't often pay For people this world below anxious TO
forget their they'd think of love- and fame, and dough- and
things like those when they're need of grief they'll send
away and buy sheaf they'll surely find relief in poets
toes And the bard who'd hit the spot dish up glad
amusing rot and leave the with augt laneates
and if with humble themes he toys and makes optimistic nose
and harps on iamborees and joys, fame he skates!
tcOgrsAt lss By George Mathew Aaansl Walt Mason.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
A Cotton Exposition.

II is an early suggestion that a COM
prehensive cotton exposition be held next
year in a representative Southern city.
perhaps New Orleans. II Is made by c.
s. Weever. chairman OF the publicity bu-
reau OF the Interstate Cotton Seed Crush
ers' Association The project Is 20 show
the many advances made IN the use OF
cotton and its by-prOducts. ranging from
cultivation % manufacture and commerce
Il is part OF a design 70 widen the ac-
Quaintance OF the people OF the United
States with the possible uses OF this
Southern product The exhibit would
bring together cotton spinners from Eu-
rope. New England, and the South.
Farmers would show methods OF cotton
raising and handling. and manufacturers
would send samples OF hOgless lard. me
dicinal preparations and toilet articles
This IS said TO be the most inclusive pro
gramme ever projected Its result should
be both graphic and instructive. and
should greatly extend the purchase and
use Of cotton products. Thus the domain
OF King Cotton. already immense, may be
extended.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Mr.. Donnth.s Annointment.

August Oonath. who to-day assumes the
duties Of Superintendent OF Documents OF
the Government Printing Ohice. is q
thoroughly capable man. and the Public
Printer displayed excellent judgment In
selecting him for the position. He Is an
houored member OF the craft, zealously
devoted 10 the interests OF the art pre-
servative OF all arts, and one whose tech
nical knowledge is supplemented by fine
ail-round ability that viii be at once
manifest in his new position. The
Washington Herald especially eommends
the appointment because Mr.. Donath Is
also a newspaper man OF worth and
standing, and a Washingtonian- Ee be-
longs 70 that type OF men whose services
Uncle Sam can always utilize with profit.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Bryan Again in Fine FettIe.

From The Springfield Republican.
William Jennings Bryan recently deliv-
cred his Prince Of Peace address before
a Chautauqua gathering, near Cincinnati.
and a reporter OF the Commercial-Gazette
Of that city thus describes the familiar
figure en- route: He wore a Panama hat
and an alpaca coat. and appeared 10 be
perfectly comfortable. Since his last de-
feat for the Presidency he has taken on
considerable weight. and the pallor Of his
face so noticeable at that time. has COM
pletely disappeared"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
TESTING A TAXIMETER.
Statute Is Lacking and No Munich
PaIity Can Establish Test.

ototNAG - LactAAhE = ana NO MunlcA-
paIity Can Establish Test.
From The Hartford Tines
What is q taximeterP Or. how much IS
a taximeter? There stands a live oues-
ton. awaiting satisfactory answer. The
taximeter Is. Of course. a brand-new kind
OF measure. ard II viii require a new kind
OF standard, II We are 20 have the instru-
ment inspected and sealed IN an official
way. The authority Of municipalities 70
regulate weights and measures. by pro-
viding for their inspection. implies Of ne
cessity that there must be a comparison
made, IN the strictest sense, with some
standard. arbitrarily established by law.
We have standard foot, a standard
yard, a standard bushel. a standard
pound. and so on. but there Is not a yes
tige OF a statute for the purpose OF test
ing q taXimeter, and no inspector or ulu-
nicipality can establish one 10 suit.
Inasmuch as the taximeter is something
more than MEASURE measure plus a
calculating apparatus 1T will have 20
have a statutory authority all It's own.
and the demand IS sure 20 become i'm
peratlVe soon
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Kind Treatment ID a CameI.

From the Chicago News.
Il was IN Egypt, and the old lady IN
the tourist party was much interested
IN the camel boy and HIS camel
He IS a good beast?' said the old
lady. interrogatively.
''Tes. ma'am." responded the boy IN
broken English.
And you treat him wen?-'
"Ah lady. I have driven that camel
FIVE years now. and never once have I
struck him a blow"
Dear me- Such humane treatment Of
dumb brutes IS worthy OF consideration
Here IS a silver piece for you"
Thank you. lady. very much No, I
never strike Rameses- When he IS bad
I twist his tail"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Automobiles and back Yard..

The scenery OF many city backyards
is being improved. or at least changed.
according TO one observer OF the ways OF
those who own automobiles. Instead OF
paying storage fees IN a garage and IN
curing the risk Of having them used bv
nocturnal Joy riders. many owners, es-
pecially in minor cities, are building little
shelters for their cars in the rear Of their
homes It is almost necessary that such
an OutbUildiug. however modest, should
be OF tasteful design and Of construction
that shall hsrmonize with the dwelling
OF the owner. even II the BACKYARD be
crowded. Such little buildings are al
least not a recurrence 10 the banished
private barns OF former days, with their
expanse OF boarded sides and the incident
litter OF hay-lofts- They signify, perhaps.
that the use Of the automobile IS extend
ing among those who would not maintain
a horse and carriage for pleasure or. con-
venience- Thus the road machine
changes not only the appearance OF
street-traffic, but the view from our rear
windows.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Twain on the Use of Books.

From the Louisville Times
A young girl once asked Mark Twain
II he liked books for Christmas gifts?
well, that depends drawled the great
humorist. II book has a leather cover
1t Is really valuable as a razor strop. II
It is a brief, concise work, such as the
French write, II Is useful 70 put under
the short leg Of a wabbly table. An old
fashioned book with a clasp can't be beat
as missile TO hurl az dog; and large
book, Ike a geography, Is as good as a
piece Of tin to nail over a broken pane
OF glass"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
4 ChiIdren,. HoIidnr.

Toledo has q novel holiday. entitled
-Romping Day" and set apart speciA-
cally for the children. Every ore OF
them is invited 10 enjoy p,cnics IN the
parks. They are carried there free OF
charge in the street cars, automobiles.
and every kind OF vehicle. There are no
Keep on the grass signs. for games on
the grass are The chief amusement for
the little ones. The other entertainment
is eating. which is a varied and quite
continuous performance, although there
is spervisiOn as 20 the fitness OF al the
food II IS not necessary 10 say that the
adults ind as much pleasure IN this hou-
day as do the children There IS already
IN New York City one autumn day when
the children enjoy freedom from the
usual restrictions in the parks. The lin
tied damage they cause 10 lawns and
shrubbery IS easily repaired A similar
festival Is suggested n Boston, where
however. much is done for the public en-
teTtainment OF children on the Fourth OF
July.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Let Us Hope So Any way.

From the New York Globe.
The completed tariff bill VIII. OF course,
not be a perfect measure, bus II VIII be
a good deal better than either the Payne
bill or the Aldrich bill. II VIII fairly
keep the promise made TO the Ameri-
can people. There VIII be revision down
ward. IL isn't true that the President
waited until the horse was stolen before
attempting to lock the stable door. The
horse is still there all right enough, and
the President IS able 10 pat his horse
and feed him sugar
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

Diamond crop in Africa Is said to be
a failure this year" says the New Haven
Palladium. We thought we should hear
something Of the kind somewhere along
the line. Notice the new tariff law prom
ises lower diamonds?
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
ouR BENEFACTRFss.

Maud Muller on q summers day
Was told TO 60 and rake the hay.
And Maudie didn't try to shirk
Or say It was her sisters work.
She just got busy there and then.
And that was well for funny men.
For Maud provided such as these
A theme for countless parodies.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Fashion Set by Gertrude Holman.

From the Topeka Capl-sL
Phenomenal simplicity, IL is said. VIII
marx the fashions in women's clothes
this fau We recall. incidentally. that
Gertrude's Hoffman inaugurated the
fashion in Topeka last winter.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

when young married man gets sick
his mother always imagines Il is due 20
his wife's cooking" says the Chicago
News. We see nothing strange about
that. The mans mother was once
young wife herself
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
GOV. Johnson,s Activity.

From the Springfield Republican.
Gov. johnson. q Minnesota. oontemplates calling
an extra legislative session. not only 20 submit an
enabling amendment 20 she State constitution. but
70 ratify the proposed Federal amendment.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Monument 90 Eugene Field.

From TIE Chica-0 Reord-Heraid
A monument % Eugene Field IS &C -
erected IN Lovers Lane. St Joe. Re.
This. in view of the fact that Eugene
Field made St Joe famous, IS no more
than fair
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Running for office.

Frum the Baltimore Sun
When you run for political Office every
thing you ever did or didn't do comes
right out And you VIII ind out lots OF
things about yourself that you never
knew.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
MIR. Beveridge's Home Pulse.

From the Boston Transcript.
Senator Beveridgs's triumphal home reception in
dcates that be had felt the pulse Of his c0nstitu-
ency TO good effect before starting in on his recent
line Of conduct
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
ADDRESSED TO STATESMEN.
Mr.. AIdrich, Quaker.

From the New York Sun.
Senator Aldrich inherits that love Of simplicity
that aversion 70 hnery. that was Characteristic OF
the Quaker1 in their earlier and purer DAYS be-
fore the world had abated the edge Of their aloof-
ness from It's vanities.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

THE judge told Evelyn gently. but at
the same time firmly" reads a line IN
a New York paper. More pifis and punk
TO come from the Sob Squad, probably.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
Secretary NageTs EfficIency.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Ths heads Of The other departments wiz doubt
less follow Mr.. Nagel's good example. OF their re-
spectiye employees viii appreciate ths wisdom Of
anticipating demands for improvement
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
A Musical Mistake.

Fron lie
Hiss wabash-HOw delightfully."- your
sister plays2
Miss Waido-Why, my dear, that's the
man IN the back parlor tuning the piano.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
The President,s Prestige.

From the Journal Of Commerce.
President Taft gains nothing for the prestige
Of his administration By the adoption Of the cor
poration tax OF even the income tax amendment
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

Mr.. Rockefeller Is to live 10 be 100. we
are informed. This means thirty addi-
tionaI birthday gifts OF S10.000co0 70 the
cause OF education. presumably, and an
advance OF 80 cents a gallon IN the price
Of kerosene oil
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16
,Pn.snn FInror.

From ho BuGalo Express
This ice cream has a strange taste
the master of the house announced.
1T is a special treat. the Georgia
cook explained 7 favored IL with Dos
sum gravy
The Washington herald., 1909-07-16

Age cannot wither nor custom stale
the infinite variety OF Mr.. Bryan's cheer
ful willingness 10 help run the govern
ment at Washington.