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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
speaker Cannon Tells One.

From Harpcrs Weekly.
MY friend Woollen 49, William Wesley
Woollen." said Speaker Cannon - was
starting on q trip TO Europe. He needed
a steamer rug in a hurry. and telephoned
for one to be sent to his house. The clerk
took the order, but couldn't understand
the name.
Spell It out" he said, and III write
II down
$50 Woollen started
W. said he.
Yes. said the clerk.
Wv
Yes
"'W'
'Ye-es.'
Double O."
"'T-e-es'
Double L.
Say, interrupted the cleI what do
you think you are-twinsT'"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
GREETINGS FROM VIRGINIA.

From the Petersburg VA IndeK-Appeal
The washington Herald was three
years old yesterday. but so rapid
has been it's growth. so wholesome
has been its influence. and so great
has been its success that It seems
to have been with US much longer
indeed, all the time. From the very
first it took its place in the front
rank OF American journalism. and
won instant recognition as one OF
:he ablest and strongest newspapers
In the country. Long life and con-
tinued success to The Washington
Herald
Blackstone. Va. Oct. s.
The Washington Herald:
Birthday greetings. Your phe-
nomenal success only commensu-
rate with just deserts.
". A. LAND. Courier.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
CHANDLER VS.. DICKINSON.

Former Senator Comments Upon War
Secretary's Southern Policy.
William E. Chandler. IN the Concord N b. Erea-
rg Monitor.
Secretary Of War Dickinson. in a
speech az Nashville. Tenn. on Septem-
Der %. adopted "A new plan Of reconstruc-
ton. differing from that placed in the
Constitution of the United States az the
close OF the war between the States, as
II IS at the end OF nearly half a century
pleasant 70 call the Shareholders rebel
lion. His plan Is to abolish negro suf-
frage in the Southern States in return
for efforts 10 abolish the lynchlngs Of
negroes.
This is his enactment:
No negroes are to be appointed 70
Office In the South.
II.
The white people are solely to gov
ern.
III
mferentially-the colored voters are
to be deprived OF suffrage TO any appre-
ciable extent, but the 100000 Of colored
people are 10 continue 70 be the basis on
which the white voters at the South are
10 possess fifty electoral votes and fifty
Representatives IN Congress.
In return FOR this destruction OF the
principles OF political equality. without
regard 70 race. color or previous con-
dition OF servitude. as now declared by
the Constitution, there is TO be at the
South.
".
"A government Of law and not OF pas
sion" lynchings are 20 be abolished and
the colored people are 20 be protected In
their property rights.
To what extent President Taft is COM
United TO this new scheme Of reconsuuc-
ton, Secretary Dickinson does not state
Whether the fifteenth amendment Is "a
be formally changed OF only silently
abandoned by the North as a guarantee
Of impartial suffrage. while the South. IN
Its own approved and noble methods. sees
10 II that the amendment is in fact NULL
led, does not appear. Time will tell
Meantime. the Republicans OF the coun-
try. Including the colored voters, car
think over the plan OF the able and cour-
ageous Secretary Of War.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
GROG TIME.
An Important Feature OF Daily Rou-
tine on British Man-o'-var.


An Important Feature OF Daily Ron
tine on British Man-o'-war.
From shipping nlustrated.
The presence IN these waters OF four
British armored vessels calls attention
to one OF the important functions IN the
daily life or the British bluejacket. name
~, grog time. Grog IS composed or rum
and water, and IS served daily TO the
hluejackets on all British war ships.
Dutchmen and Germans have their beer,
FrenChmcn and Italians their wine. but
the British "handyTnan" gets grog. the
same as his forefather IN the DAYS OF
Nelson. The grog barrel Is generally a
very elaborate affair. embeIlished with
notices. God Save the King" being most
in favor. To DO deprived OF grog Is one
OK the punishments melted out FOR serious
breaches OF discipline and one that Is
keenly felt by the culprit.
BlUejacSets who do not indulge IN spir-
ituous beverages are allowed a small
amount OF money IN lieu OF grog but alb
staining from grog for several DAYS in
order TO draw a large quantity with In-
temperate motives Is made impossible by
the regulation that grog must be drawn
daily and that no moro than daily
ration may be served at any time
Grog was served IN the American navy
IN the days preceding the civil war, and
while its re-estabushment has seldom
been urged. prominent admirals have Of
late recommended that the canteen be
allowed 70 sell nonsplrituous liquors in
moderate quantities. This would tend to
promote temperance rather than other
wise, as sailors who use stimulants and
are constrained TO total abstinence for a
long time are more than likely TO In
dulge immediately as soon as they set
foot on shore. Whatever arguments may
be advanced pro and con. however, grQg
time is certainly the most picturesque
function in the daily routine OF British
war ship. and one that a stranger VIII
keenly enjoy upon first sight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MENTAL PABULUa1.

In picking out your feod for thought
From all the boOkish jam,
Adapt your mood TO worth food,
And try a little Lamb.
or II that doesn't suit your taste
Then make another grab.
From out the books in dusty hooks
Select a little Crabbe.
And II the books are culled with care
And disregard Of pelf.
Why. bear in mind you'll always IND
Some Bacon on the shelf.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

I'm a chestnut tree felled on James
T. Drinkers farm at Jacksonville. y. J.,
there was found a birds nest contain
Ing Mrs. Drinkers engagement ring that
disappeared fifteen years ago. There
were ten other rings in the nest. stick
pins and a gold brooch. The first love
letter Brinker sent TO his wife when
he WIS counting her was also IN the
nest" says the Atlanta Georgian. It IS
painfully evident that the proprietor OF
this nest was a cute little Tyre bird.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Have you been button-holed by the
wise man who AN sit down with a pen
ell and an old envelope and demonstrate
Just how both Peary and Cook could
have faxed up their north pole stories?
Well, If you have not. he is on your trail.
and he VIII get you sooner or later. And
when you do get together. 30 as far as
you like!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Innuenc. of the Press.

From the London Chroricle
A child OF seven, a confirmed Heabed,
rose for three successive mornings at Z
sharp. His astonished mother, making
up the little bed, found a scrap OF paper
under the pillow. Death OF a child from
everything" Being q wise mother. she
carefully replaced the cutting. asked no
explanations. Four weeks have passed.
and each morning the little lad has
bounded from his bed on the stroke OF
the hour. Another instance OF the up
lifting influence Of the press.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Possession Of a corkscrew has not yet
been made presumptive evidence Of in
tent TO commit a felony in Alabama, but
II you think It nonsense TO suspect that
II may be, you have not been reading
the late news from down South-thats
oil
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Houston. Great Record.

From the Houston Post
All but hfty-fve Of Houston's vaca-
tioning wives are at home and have filed
their reports. And IN the whole town
but five canaries have starved 10 death
but three lawns have been captured by
the grass. and only seven carpets were
burned by cigar stumps that fell on the
floor while the game was In progress
Every report says: "My husband has
told me the fun truth" Can that record
be duplicated in this world?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Why She struggled,

THAT girl you rescued struggled good
bit" said the man on the boardwalk.
Seems was the wrong rescuer," said
the man on the beach. The chap for
whose beneh. she was sinking kindly ex-
planned matters Just now"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

"'Tis one Of the saddest things about
married life"
What is2"
The fact that the wife can't think of
anything new for dinner. and the hus-
band. while dissatisfied, cant suggest any
thing"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Mr. Bran has let it be understood that hs
wishes 70 have woman represent Colorado In Con-
gess. and. Furthermore. mis- own daughter Is to be
that woman. II remains 10 be seen whether the
distinguished prestige Of Mr. Bryan will sufficiently
impress the Democratic convention TO secure the
nomination for member Of HIS family.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Your Light.


Whatever you do that isn't quite right.
Dent stand IN your light,
Don't stand In your light
Tread on the Others with all Of your might
Keep your poor ncighbors awake half Of the night
Squeeze. n you can. numerically tight
But whatever You do that isn't quite right.
Don't stand in your light,
Dont sad n your light.
--Ioe Cone, in the Boston Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Just as Wen. Any Way.

From the San Antonio Express.
If. as Or. Eliot contends, there is no
hell. we might Sst as well make up our
minds to love our enemies instead Of tell
ing them where to go.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
noiIed Thinrn. Too.

From the Boston Transcript.
Salesman-Shirt, sir. VIII you have a
neglige or stih boSomss
Customer-Neglige. I guess. The doc
ter said l must avoid starchy things.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Complaint is made that Kansas farm
ers spend too much money outside Of
Kansas. There It goes againi The Kan
sas farmer cannot be permitted really to
enjoy HIS unparalleled prosperity, it ap-
pears.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
In Gotham Town.

Don't rubber al the high buildings,
Uncle Josh. People Will take you for
hayseed."
Not nowadays. son. may be looking
for an airship, and even the blase New
Yorker does that"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Enter Mr.. William Randolph Hearst
into the mayoralty mix-up over IN
Gotham! Whatever else this may or
may not mean. II certainly means any,
thing but a dull time ahead.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
OF Course.

Let's look at those new dress goods. p"
Il don't like to bother the clerks when
I have no excuse for not buying"
well can't we ask for some shade
that doesn't exist to-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Mr. Rryce,r Dcrrren

From the Springfield Republican
Mr. Bryce made his usual haul Of degree at the
Lowell Inauguration. He may not even yet have the
longest list Of any man alive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

From the New York Journal Of Commerce
The funds we're 20 be reimbursed by payments for
the irrigated lands but the President now disroses
tho fact that 1t is necessary TO borrow S00OOO 70
complete the pending projects It viii probably be
found that tho collections from irrigated lands viii
not take care Of the expense Of irrigation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Parsons appears determined to camp
on the trail Of the Danville man." says
the Terre Haute Tribune. Maybe so, OF
course. It seems TO US We have heard
similar statements before. however-we
forget the names OF all the parties max
ing them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Mr.. HitchcocI1's ambition.

From tbs Chicago Post
It is the ambition Of Postmaster General Hitch
cock TO cut down the expenses Of his department
and TO make II more nearly selfsupporting
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Mr.. Peary says he found the north
pole "a wilderness Of white tinged with
a sapphire tone" Matt Henson win
experience some difficulty explaining how
he came TO be a sapphire tone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Crowded out.

When floods OF truly newsy stun
Deluge the press.
The Balkan states are wise enough
To quarrel less.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Italy imported nearly 100000 worth Of
cotton-seed oil from this country last
year. People who have been quaking in
their boots for fear the italian olive oil
crop may fail this year should brace up
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Gold in Siberia.

Gold Is known 20 exist IN many districts
OF Siberia The enterDrising American is
on the ground. Rich discoveries are re-
ported on the coast IN a territory as
large as California and Oregon. II IS
asserted that this field win prove as rich
as Dawson and Nome The find IS near
the mouth OF the Aqatir River which is
sabout 100 miles directly west across the
water from Nome An American is one
OF the chief promoters. The company
Is reported TO have its headquarters ST
St Petersburg. The output OF gold alone
from the various Siberian mines for the
year 1907 was valued at about S26. 600.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Capt. Archie Butt Just did speak m
time. They were preparing a banquet
for Mr.. Taft. in San Antonio. at which
chilli con carne, enchilados. frijoles, tor
ullos. and other horrible dishes OF Ike
persuasion were to be served abundantly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Prof. Metchnlkofr says man may live
as long as Methuselah" Mr.. John d.
Rockefeller probably Is the only man
who could stand the expense. however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

No wonder It gets on former Senator
Platt's nerves. He never could bear a
real. genuine racket inside the Republi-
can party lines until after the day he
accidentally made" Theodore Roosevelt
and then he had to-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
An Ancient Hospital.

II Is believed that the first hospital
built in America was that erected by
Cortez in the City OF Mexico in 1924 1t
was endowed out OF revenues obtained
from the properties conferred on him by
the Spanish crown for his services IN the
conquest OF Mexico. The endowment was
so arranged that II still exists and IS
paid at the present day. a supervisor is
named by the hneal descendant Of COrtez
at present In this hospital women Oc-
cupied petitions as nurses and physicians,
and in their care were all cases Of Obstet-
rics and women's diseases. Considerable
was known By the Indians OF medicine.
The Mexican Hospital is a fine building.
with arcades and courtyard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
MIR. Cannon Aids Democracy.

From the Kansas City Star
Cannon and Alduch and their blind or culpable
followers did far more for the Democracy En- that
session than the Democratic members did. II the
Republican House majority is lost in next years
election it viii not be the fault Of the insurgents
but Of the reactionaries.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Scientists tell US we shall brush through
the tip Of the comets tail next May Let
US hope no thoughtless person Will tie a
tin can TO IL
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Mr.. Parsons, suspIcIon.

From The New York Sun.
The fact that he had been refused desired com
mitteo appointment might lead Mr.. Pa-sons TO sls
pect national conspiracy was not extraordinary.
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self in his place" and you will not be
anxious 70 be a newspaper reporter or
historian.
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Poor man! He IS hard put TO It some
times TO decide which he will do with
his spare change-buy an extra pound
OF slrloin steak or ride a few blocks In
a taxfCab
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
The null Eight.

YES: I went to a bull fight while
abroad"
How was II? Anybody gored?"
NO everybody bored"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Gov. Conner. OF Alabama. recently
expressed his distinct and open disap-
probation OF United States Judge Thomas
G. Jones' decisions. The higher United
States courts, however. still reserve 10
themselves the actual right 70 reverse
the culprits opinions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

ut was really not necessary for Ad-
miral Dewey to say that the American
Navy is not a bluff" says the Baltimore
Star. No, indeed, The admiral Is a
living. breathing monument to the ex-
act contrary
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
MIR. Gaynor TammanyiEed.

From the New York Mail
Justice Gaynor is for Tammaay and With Tam
nsny. and he is for and with nobody else. He has
given the independents that inclirid toward him
notice TO quit but even before he did 70 they had
begun serving notice OK intention to quit upon him
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10
Teaching HousehoId Arts.

Columbia University has opened
school OF household arts. 70 be housed 81
a new building. costing $4,000 contrib
uted by an anonymous giver. The courses
already established have been successful
and have been increased. There IS
wide demand for the publications OF the
college. a new department is that OF
foods and cookery. The student VIII take
up the systematic study Of the physical
and chemical principles In the prepare
ton OF food IN the interest OF nutrition.
economy, efficiency. and attractveness.
The department OF biology and physical
education VIII cooperate IN providing
courses in physiology, bacteriology, and
hygiene. There Is a new department OF
household arts and another OF textiles
and needle work. while the study IN
hospital economy viii be extended.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

The four-hundredth anniversary OF the
landing Of Ponce de Leon in Florida is
to be celebrated soon. Nj de Leon Is
known IN history as the man who con-
Quoted the widest goose chase ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

a number or contemporaries are great
ly agltated over the report that It is
against the law TO draw bank check for
an amount less than 81. Why should
editors take this thing so much 10 heart?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

This beautiful weather is all right"
says the Charlotte Chronicle. 4 safe.
sane. and indisputable observation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Prom the Boston Herald.
Mr. Taft likes 70 enjoy natures beauties No
brass band or cavalry escort for the woods party.
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PEOPLE AND THINGS


OreBons New Plan.
A new plan OF State government has
been devised in Oregon. 1t would give
the governor great power. He may APP
point and remove all executive commits
sioners and officers, including sherinfs and
district attorneys 1t would create a
board Of inspectors. to be elected with
out regard to party. and TO devote itself
10 reporting upon the work Of State
and local government These reports
would be published in a quarterly ga
zette The plan amends the initiative
and referendum law to the extent that
an Initiative measure shall be submitted
10 the legislature for enactment before
going TO the people at a general election.
Ii forDids 'lOg-rOlling and secret
methods IN legislation and fixes the
salary OF legislators at $500 a year. re-
gardless OF the length OF the session. II
is further proposed 10 revolutionize coun-
ty government by providing for the cleo
ton Of county board OF directors. who
shall employ a business manager invested
with authority over county affairs. A
final feature relates TO the courts. and
is intended 10 simplify procedure. reduce
the number OF technical appeals, and
limit the printing OF Supreme COurl de-
cisions 70 those possessing genera in
tereSt
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PRINTED OF PUBLIC MEN.
MIR. La Fouette,s Pcr.,,tcncv

From the Birmingham Age-Herald
Senator Ia Follette evidently belieres 10 indus
trious Insurgency. He insurEes daily.
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Book. and Work for Boys.

A new experiment is 20 be tried IN the
public schools OF Chicago. A class OF
boys VIII be divided into pairs. One Of
them Will work for some employer for one
week, and then will go Co school for a
week. changing places with his partner.
Some or the moro philanthToplcally in
clined OF the employers who arc parties
70 the plan have agreed 20 pay the boys
In their employ full time even while they
are IN school II is proposed 10 teach the
pupils IN these classes along the lines OF
elementary industrial courses which VIII
train them IN. their vocauons. as we'll as
provide them with a general schooling.
This experiment seems 20 have the merit
OF helping boys who are willing 10 help
themselves
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-10

Telling stories being on the programme.
Herbert S. Turner. Of Indianapolis. Ind.
who was seen at the National, told this
one.
"A Misunderstanding man shared my
seat on the train as I was travelling
through Indiana. and after we had been
talking for a couple OF hours, a common
looking woman got on. I saw the man
look very hard at her. and directly after
she had taken a seat. he arose and
said:
Excuse me. stranger. but I think
used to know that woman, and III 20
over and see her.
HE was gone about an hour and had
forgotten all about him, when he re-
turned 70 say:
-" Yes. knew her. Durn my cats II II
didn't turn out to be my first wife
" 'What?'
" Sures you live. We was divorced
leyen years ago, and since then i've
ben married twice and lost both women
by death. 1 surely believe the hand OF
I Providence is in it.
For just what reasonT
Why I've got nine children that
need mother. and Hammer is willing
to try II again and see IL we can't get,
along better
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where BeIshazzar Roasted.

German excavators in the ruins OF
Babylon have been looking over Nebuch-
adnezzar's palace. The ancient city is
buried beneath the remnants OF superim-
posed buildings. but the tomb OF the old
civilization has been made 10 yield its
secrets. There has been found the great
oblong hall. with an alcove for the
throne. where Belshazzar held the IA
nous feast and heard the warning voice
OF the prophet Many relics Of those
precursors Of the modern public dinner
have been discovered. The architecture
or those days seems TO have been
mighty. One OF the outer walls OF the
palace was more than twenty-four yards
thick. But in those days time was in
deed made for slaves and there were no
unions OF building trades and presumably
no strikes, at least up 10 the one
led by Moses IN Egypt against making
bricks without straw.