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The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
secretnrr wiIson,. EmpIore..

Arthur Dunn. in st. LOUIS Star.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson takes
great pride in the quality OF the person
mel Of his big department He has a
way Of dropping in upon the several
bureaus and divisions without previous
notice This puts all hands on their good
behavior. The other day the Secretary
dropped into the document section Of the
division Of publications. R. B. Handy.
chief Of the section, made some remark
about his force Of which he is especially
proud Wilson agreed with him. and
said: You see. Mr. Handy, our big
force is made up Of ladies and gentle
men, The moment we find out that an
employe is nos a lady or a gentlemen we
get rid of that Individual"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
THE FLAG.

thread of denotes the love that's there the love of
veterans whose has sounded the fields of red and women
DID, who their dead, but without despair Bright
hued and beautiful of breeze and straing
at its staff sports Haunting ecsaces and other flags that
once gay long long ago laid away and many. men,
whose heads gray thinking of these Serene and
beautiful 1t the flag fathers knew; Freedoms sunny
air lave and gains brighter hue and may It still the symbol
be of all that makes nation free still may we cherish Lberty
and to God be true War Mason
Aaans)
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
THE PANrALOON GOWN.

Oh! have you heard the latest news'
It's Nine. Modes decree
Tat pantalons beneath the gowns
Not pctticoats must b..
The pretty, fluffy. LACY things
Must now be laid aside,
And trousers baggy az the knees
The ankles neat viii hide.
But il the female sex must steal
These garments that BY right
Are mans especial property
Why wear them out u sighti
Why not discard the trailing skirt.
Dear sisters cousins. aunis.
And mothers. wives. and sWeethesrts, too.
And boldly don the psnis,
-Alinna Irving. IN New York Press
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
MONDAY. JULY 5. 1909.
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU.

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months. Change Of address will be
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tees OF such change should give
both the old and new address
Notify your carrier or newsdealer
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subscription rate IS the same out
OF town as In the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
After Transatlantic Gamblers.

The ocean steamship companies are re-
peating this season their previous ef-
forts TO protect passengers with we'll
filed purses from other prosperous pas
sengers, who are gamblers Experience
indicates that the innocent voyagers
really need 20 be pros from them
selves. In this instance. as in the Ia
nlii-ar bunko games on land. q Is the
greed OF tie prospective victim that
opens the way 10 his undoing. A ship
just arrived IN New York carried all The
way across the Atlantic IN its smoking
room the warning prominently displayed e
Three card sharps on bOard-beware-'
Another precaution 10 be taken Is the
gathering by the pursurs OF a rogues
gallery OF photographs. These win be
compared with the coUntenaaces Of any
suspected passengers. Identification viii
be followed promptly by a warning 20 be
good There is sometimes reason 10 be
thankful that even aboard q floating
hotel the captain OF a ship IS still its
king The crooks know that al nod OF
his head they can be put in irons, even
II they have the best quarters in the first
cabin. They know when % be cautious
as well as bold To decrease their mum.
be-s it Is chiefly necessary to make their
voyages improbable.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
4 Robber with Good Points.

From The New YORK Herald
Clerk in a downtown banking house ac
cused OF robbing his employers. send,
them a letter Of advice 70 change theh
bookkeeping methods so as 10 present
future thetts. Must be some <, od points
about a man who can be so considerate
for others.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Amenkies of AutomobiIing.

Perhaps the growing use OF the automo-
bile may have the indirect. but highly
desirable effect Of increasing the percent
age Of thoughtfUlness for others into the
complex American character. Il certainly
would seem fitting that a condition Of
prosperity that warrants the ownership
OF a big touring machine. and that
permits the leisure for its use should be
accompanied by a courteous regard for
the convenience and comfort Of those not
so fortunate. Those who enjov the de-
lights OF having the whole country before
them whittier % choose 10 20 have also
the oportunity 10 dwell upon the trurh
or noblesse Oblige.' a due regard for
which might have modified the revenge
ful savagery incident 20 the French Rev
olutlon- This gentle caution applies not
only 20 a due regard for those who have
equal legal rights IN the use Of high
ways, but for the peace Of mind OF those
who seek placid refreshment IA waysids
inns. such persons sometimes resent dis
turbance and disarraV or what 20 them
may be a rare day Of recreation by the
sudden advent Of a touring car. and the
bOisterous disarran cement OF orderly
service. The mere ability 10 run an auto
mobile does not Imply a I0rdly nouoroIv
Of the earth and the fuuness there.
However. a spirit OF gentle tolerance
and OF considerate good nature is for
tunately also prominent in this country.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
BY PROXY.

The Fourth receives a goodIy bit
OF mans applause, We must admit.
II Is an honored date.
We praise it more than other days
And poets mention Il IN their lays,
The day We celebrate.
But Father Time plays antics queer
And rather shelves the Fourth this year
IL needs must abdicate.
Another in its place we see.
The obscure fifth turns out to be
The day we celebrate.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Character First in Schooling.

From the Detroit News.
The teacher whose sole motive is 70
raise the level Of character has mighty
little time 10 discuss the Inadeouacv
Of some methods. Why waste time
discussing the dry-dockage OF charac-
ter with men who haven't even a sus-
picion OF character Character first
then its philosophic bearings, II you
please
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Hasn't Senator Simmons as much
right to be against free lumber as 3Ir
Bryan has to be against free barley?'
inquiries the Wilson CN. c. Times. Sun.
YOU cannot prove that two wrongs make
a right a whit more conclusiyely than
wrong.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

1t is claimed that ice can be manu-
factured in ordinary circumstances and
for limited supply, al a cost OF sixty
i've cents a ton. The alleged ultimate
consumer viii look upon this as another
one Of those pipe dreams he has read
about
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Excited Diplomatic HeartburningS.

From the Hartford Courant.
Thus far. a Washington correspondent
reports, no member Of the diplomatic
corps has gone around the links with
President Taft. though the new German
Ambassador is said 70 be a crack golfer.
The frequency with which the French
Ambassador faced Mr. Roosevelt at ten
mis- excited jealousles and heartburnirgs
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Thr Rond. of Tenne..ee.

There is 10 be a good roads convention
in Tennessee. held during the week OF
the State fair In September. officials OF
each Of the ninety-six counties have been
requested by Gov. Patterson TO send del
egaIeS. There has been much discussion
throughout Tennessee about the acknowl-
edged need of road improvement. but
thus Tar there has been only desultOry
action. The powers Of the authorities
differ widely in the several counties. What
Is needed Is a uniform system and CO.
operation that shall do away with the
existing confusion. The farmers wives
are having their interest awakened by
lecturers. who explain 70 them the reIa-
ton between good roads and household
economy. But il is expected that the con-
ventiOn viii do more than stimulate the
movement locally. It is recognized that
the supervision and cooperation OF the
state government are needed. and Il Is
anticipated that the governor VIII Invite.
ia due time, the attention Of the legis~
lature 10 the economic and social I'M
portance Of the Improvement Of rural
transportation and travel
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Are There AnYf

Sort Of sDoils things TO have the Fourth
come on the fifth. Don't you think so2''
I DO" said the poet Rhymes for
fourth are scarce enough, but rhymes
for fifth are even scarcer.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Might Have Onered Coincidence

BTom the Philadelphia Public Ledgcr.
Hoke Smith, on retiring from the gov
ernorship OF Georgia. neglected to con-
graduate his successor. Possibly his ex-
perience had taught him that the quality
Of the job was not such as % call FOR
congratulations. but in this case courtesy
should have suggested condolences
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Dr. Eliot confesses. according TO the
Montgomery Advertiser, that he has not
read all the books he prescribes for his
ive-foot library We begin to warm I'D
70 the good doctor. A fellow feeling
makes US wondrous kind.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
A smooth One.

Why don't you prosecute the scamp?
Didn't he work you for a lot Of credit2"
NO; I can't say he did" admitted the
truthful merchant He permitted me 10
force il on him"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
A Hard Case

How does your boy take life on the
farm"
He worries me-" admitted Farmer
Haw- ''He WON'T do enough work 20 rem
inisce about in case ne ever gets into poll
tics in future years"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Just the Thing.

Now. would suggest for your coat OF
arms a bull rampant How would that
suit?''
Ought TO do first rate" answer Pa Nu-
ritch. Il made my money in a bull mar
ket"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Letfera tn senntnr.

George Abbott. in Philadelphia Public Ledger.
We have written Senator PenroSe. OF PennsyITania.
and Senators Kean and Briggs Of New Jersey, re-
citing our objections to the corporation tax.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
About Mr. RniIer-

Prom the Galveston News
There Mr.. Bailey stands to-day. opposing his fel-
low-Senator from Texas and other loyal Democrats.
opposing the party platform, ridiculing and con.
demning the party's record. voting with the enemy
In faFog of the trusts
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Gains a nnv.

Now Johnny gets. as IL appears.
One day ahead.
Upon the fifth in other years
He was IN bed.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

People who do not want 10 Understand
the proposition 10 raise the tariff on
pineapples should read the debates In
reference 70 the same as they appear IN
the Congressional Record.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
OF Little Moment Now.

trom the Detroit News.
In reality It matters very little who
Mrs. Woodin's parents may have been.
II she had no reason To be proud OF
them, she gave them little cause TO
boast OF their offspring
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

The paramount issue IN Georgia nova
days Is port rates." and It appears 70
be question about the merits OF which
large majority Of the people know prac-
toaIly nothinE whatever There Is moth
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
The President and Tnrntion-

From the New York Evening Post
A popular feeling is astr which VIII not rest until
wealth IS taxed az least as heavily as poverty.
President Taft has thrown his influence on the side
Of this readiustment.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

How many kinds Of fools are there?"
inquiries the Sedalia (Mo) Democrat-Sen-
tinel. We do not know, and we never
shall The fool OF to-day may be the
wise man Of tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

II is not hard to get readers interested
in north pole expeditions. active and pros
pective. nowadays. People just natu-
rally enjoy reading about that climate in
July
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

I'VE might try shooting Christianity
into the Chinese" suggests the Toungs-
town Telegram That has not always
been civilizations last resort
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
civil Service Econon~

From the New York SUM-
The Cabinet can by harmonious action save the
government more money than the corporation tax
VIII realize, and at the same time. vastly improve
and expedite the regular Official routine
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

The outlook for the rye crop is not
encouraging" says a market item. Per
haps the activity Of the prohibition bug
has curtailed IT,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

And now we are informed that Senator
Aldrich never reads any OF the things
said about him in print-good. bad. Or
Indifferent He probably has d sneaking
idea Of their general tendency.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Ing In this world. however. concerning
which people so delight to squabble as
something they do not understand.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

A Pullman porter was robbed Of 500 BY
a highwayman the other day. Still, the
highwayman need not think he can travel
very extensively in Pullmans on 500.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

The New York Sun inclines 10 admit
tariff speeches. The sun probably refers
to the poeticaI license INDUCED IN by
some OF the Senators.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
A Fatal Opening.

Did you advise your daughter 10 learn
the use OF money!"
Yes, and II was a foolish move. She
Immediately demanded some TO practice
with"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

They are not play Wrights either. -
says the Richmond Times-Dispatch- They
are not copy Wrights for that matter.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

OF course, if the weather man has any
more OF that brand he let loose Satur-
day night. we shall be glad 70 have him
trOt II out.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

What do we care about how much
the Senate sweats?" asks the Albany
News. And what does the Senate care
how much we sweat?
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

A Pittsburg man was fined SO recently
for hugging a plaster model Of the Venus
de Milo. When PItJsburgers run 10 right
eOUsHess, they run as sJTenUOUsly, ap-
parently. as they are alleged 10 run in
the other direction now and then.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Those Senators who voted to leave fid-
die strings on the free list may have a
sort OF vague notion that they may be
called on to pay the fiddler sooner or
later
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

The White House tennis court has dis
appeared. II would be hazardous 10 ven
ture the suggestion. however. that we
shall never look upon its ike again.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Senator Bacon resents the idea that Sen
ator Aldrich viii allow" this or that in
the Senate The Georgia Senator is fastidi-
Gus in selecting his words; perhaps he
nrafers ..narnif >,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

The indicted sugar trust officials have
all given bail. They think. presumably,
moreover, that there is many slip
'twixt the bail and the Jail
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

One Of the July magazines carries a
long article on How to Keep a Hus-
band" We suppose that is a natural Sc
quence 70 the June bride season. how
ever.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

II Jacksonville CFls) can manage TO
Keep or the water wagon for ten years
or so. it viii probably be a city Of mill
lionaires
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Half en- control the meat
supply Of SEQ Americans" notes the
Mexican Herald And yet there are peo-
pie who wonder why the price OF meat IS
always climbing up. up. up,
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Notwithstanding the browbeating, bull
doing, threatening, and general nal
treatment Of Abdul Hamid. the Young
Turks have been able 10 make him loosen
up 70 the extent OF only S5.000.C00 so far.
If there IS anything in this world Abdul
Hamid knows how 10 dIsappoint. il is a
dun
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
Strenuous Bust for the senate.

From the Boston Transcript
No good exists for the difference Of opinion
IN the Senate 70 the character Of the bust Of ex
President Roosevelt to be placed in that chamber
The choice IS between a foroeful and a reposeful
attitude. The Senators ought 70 desire it TO appear
natural.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Scientists say the saltoa Sea, in South
ern California, twiu have evaporated by
1925. We suppose So SO many sections
Of the country are going dry"
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

The modern peace problem seems 10 be
What nation can put up the biggest and
most terrifying bluff2
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Washington Is a lonesome town in the
summer" says the Omaha Bee. Well. Il
is anything but lonesome this summer.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
COMMENT ON STATESMEN
An AIdrich Pill

Prom the Springfield Republican
The Aldrich Senators manifestly have no liking for
what they are swallowing
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
AND THINGS
Advancement of the Blind.

A blind man. native Of Tennessee. who
is among the list OF those upon whom
King Edward has recently conferred tie
title Of Knighthood. DR.. Joseph Francis
Campbell received that mark Of royal
approval because Of his life-work IN aid
Ing others similarly handicapped ia the
race OF life 10 the requirement Of edu-
cation That was a contrast 10 the rea-
son for knighting another American.
Hiram Stevens Maxim, who won that
distinction because he added to the de-
structive power OF man in war The
learning OF Dr. Campbell has been rec0g-
nized otherwise by the conferring OF such
other lettered honors. as LII D.. F. R.
G. S. and +. 5. A. Strangely enough,
he Is a notable mountaineer. being the
first blind man 10 reach the summit of
Mount Blanc. Since his youth the process
Of educating the blind has been wonder
fully developed. and the deprivation OF
sight has been measurably lessened as
barrier TO advancement The closing
OF the windows Of the soul has not pre-
vented It's broadest development together
with the growth Of strong and alert
mentality; as witness the effectiveness in
argument and action OF the distinguished
blind member OF the United States
Senate.
Lesson of a Thiefs Memorandum.
II seems q strange perversity that often
leads criminals. big and petty. 10 preserve
cherish, and furnish the most convincing
evidence against themselves. II is for
tunate that such is the case. because Il
is a phenomenon. apparently rooted in ma
ture, that favOrs detection and punish
meat. which may be the path 70 reform.
But II is none tho less IN interesting
manifestation OF this tendency that was
shown in the case Of a thieving street car
conductor, convicted and sentenced in
Brooklyn. The chief evidence was fur
nished by himself for he had the habit
Of entering In a memorandum book every
day the amount OF his stealings from the
company. HIS steaHngs. according 10
these entries. varied from $3.50 20 S1L6
day. The honorable court. in passing
sentence. seemed 10 think II a highly
humorous coincidence that the company
had felt itself able 10 declare a dividend
after the arrest OF the cuIprIt. The moral
Of the lesson is not TO discourage the
making OF memoranda, for undoubtedly
the thief would have betrayed himself
IN some other way.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

Now for a safe and sane Fifth Of July.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05
COnundrum for Mr.. warren.

From the Philadelphia Record.
VIII Mr.. Warren please tell rs how much labor
the farmer employs in producing the raw hide Of a
g+oor7
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05

NeW York Representative j. c. WILBERDING
SPECIAL AGENCY. brunswick Building
Chicago Representative. BARNARD BRAN
HAN. Boyee Building.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-05


a resident OF Hudson. Wis. was de-
p,cring the resignation OF Senator SPOON
er." began Fred J. Imhof. Of Milwaukee.
Wis. who Is az the Riggs. repeating the
Hudsonite's tale.
The Senate can't afford 10 lose a
mind Ike that he said I know the
man well He practiced law IN this
town Tor fifteen years or theresbouts-
He won every case he set his hand 20.
Il was no surprise 10 Us IS idsonites 70
ind that John c. Spooner was the finest
legal mind In the Senate We knew
him OF old. You see When he had a
case on, we used 10 20 in a drove 20
hear him plead
I remember 20 this day a story he
once told in court IN G case where he
was showing how, with good motive.
one might sriu do a lot Of harm. He
said that two aged Scotch ministers sat
talking one day over their church-warden
pipes
Last Sawbath.'' said the younger q
the two old men. "onIy three folk cam
20 my kirk and. since IL was awfu
csuld, snawy. stormy mornin'. 1 juist took
them over 70 the manse. read a chapter,
gied them a prayer. and then, 70 ward
of the rheumatics. a guid stih glass Of
best whiskey.~
"Aweei, the other said. we viii hae
la me congregation, my britheT. the next
stormy day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08

greatest show on, earth. It appeals
particularly to the children, but by no
means Is overlooked by their elders.
In this novel exhibit are infant tigers
and lions. a baby Kangaroo. young
camel just reaching its mothers knee,
a miniature elephant. two tiny zebras.
bear cubs and water buffalo calf.
George COnklin. the animal keeper, i
proud of his kindergarten. as he calls
4 and keeps his infant charges in the
pink of health. !.
The Barpam & Bailey menagerie
ranks high among the worlds goologf
cal gardens. and as q travelling ZOO I
lie the largest and most nearly com
| / ete exhibit in all the world. The
Hover of animals also finds much "a
delight him i'm the trained animal feat
Gres that are by no means a small
part of the excellent program under thu
main tent.
| With a complete new outfit and thf
parade back in its old place as pari
of the mornings entertainment. the
great show is riding this season on the
thigh tide of its "a years OF popularity
Brighter than ever. bigger and bette
AZ Davenport Saturday. Jnly q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08
HUNTING A COACH
High School Football Squad
: Loses Services of Mr.. Powell
Through Resignation.
CAPTAIN SMITH Is OUT
Young Man Elected to Lead Team
Next Year Says He Will Not
Ecturn-(iameS Secured.

AS the summer moves along, the
high school boys are beginning to talk
football, and of course. the first topic
of conversation among them is in re-
gard to who will coach the team this
coming year. The securing of a new
coach has been made necessary by the
the high school faculty. Mr.. Powell,
who held the position of history in
structor last term, acted as athletic
coach as well, and the success which
he had with his material for a foot
ball team last year held high promise
for this year 1t was hoped and ex.
pected at the time school closed last
term that Coach Powell would return
10 the high school for next term, but
the announcement was made recently
that he has resigned in order to ac-
cept another position. Principal Brown
is searching among the college gradu-
ateS Of his acquaintance and knowE
edge for Il man who can take charge
! of the school athletics and hold posi-
tion in the faculty as we'll Mr.. Brown
! knows of such man. and if he Is able
10 secure his services, the prospects
of having q fast, strong team on the
! gridiron this coming year will be
bright
| Captain Out, Toe.
| The question of selecting a captain
| for the team EeXt year is also receiv-
| ing the serious attention of the boys.
and especially q those who intend to
FRY iHeG positions ON the team 5se
Smith, who was elected to the cap
taincy last year. has stated that he
will not return to school again mex
year. and that leaves the team with
out a head. Ben Benson center or
she strongest men in the squad. seems
10 be in line for the capainey in cast
Smith holds to his present intention
and does not return to school.
Three Games signed.
Manager John Streckfus has closed
three of the most important dates Of
che season by scheduling dates with
Moline, Rockford and Peoria Moline
will play in this city on the Saturday
before Thanksgiving, Rockford is du,
here Nov. 6, and Peoria will be the
Turkey day opponents of the loca
boys. About four or five more game.
will he1scheduled by Manager Streck
fus. and then the schedule will be com
9leied