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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
PALESTINE THE LAND OF BELLS.
OF Every Size and Description, Their
Music Is Heard the Day Through.

Ira W. Henderson. IN the Christian Adyoczts
Bells! What land It is for bells
church bells, dinner bells, donkey bells.
sheep bells. goat bells. camel bells. And
others! Some Of tho locomotives have no
bells, but have whistles witch remind one
OF a shrek and that recall 10 memory
that hoary story Of the Mississippi! steam
or with the miniature boiler. The natives,
unlike the locomotives have no whistles
have yet TO hear a native whistle. they
may do so. but not often But bells are
everywhere. ono would imagine that
there was snow in the JafTa road and
that sleighs were going by. Fancy com
blnations Of bells bedeck the horses;
sometimes dozen out Of twenty camels
win have bells attached TO their necks.
making an endless and annoying din:
sheep and goats and donkeys everything
but dogs. seemingly, IS adorned with
bells. The tones carry long distances IN
the quiet countrysides. making II less
easy for animals 20 be lost And the
hocks and herds cannot get hold Of the
clappers. however much we may sup
pose them 10 be anxious 10 do So At
ing OF an ordinary dinner bell: but not
infreQuently a lusty waiter beats a cop
per vessel like a frying pan. one and a
half feet IN diameter. with a heavy baton.
The roar Is deafeningl The vendors OF
lemonade and other iced drinks carry
two small brass bowls which they rattle
together and which are intended 70 pro-
duce n series Of sounds initiative OF the
tones Of a bell. They rather produce
marked cacophony. Much sweeter are
the tones or the bells and chimes that
summon TO Christian spiritual refresh
ment even as the singing muezzin daily
calls the faithful OF the prophet to their
oft-repeated prayers. The church bells
ring at all hours or the day. every day
IN the week. As the Russians have the
best appearing buildings IN Jerusalem,
so also they have the Notwithstanding
bells. The bell-making art of Russia is
tremendously demonstrated about the
holy city OF the line OF David. The Rus
sian bell tower on the Mount Of Olives
not only upholds a splendid masterpiece
Of bell-founding skill. but also affords
view uneQualed for variety or for sig
nihcance IN all the world. Nowhere else
may you look within twenty miles upon
land that rises 2.739 feet above the water
level and that sinks 1892 feet below the
sea Certainly nowhere else may YOU
gaze upon a city sacred in equal measure
to three major religious systems num-
bering in nominal membership countless
millions OF souls, or upon q city within
whose history are enshrined the men,
cries OF the life works Of so many moral
and spiritual leaders OF mankind Here
you may see that which you may not
duplicate; the fearful and passionate sor-
rows OF a race over the glory that was
and the majesty Of Israel that has passed
away. Tears Of personal grief, sorrow
the most intense and intimate!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
The Modern Diana.

II is an English woman. who IS also
known for her work In this country and
Is the daughter of a defender Of the once
mous Tichborn claimant. who makes q
ovel charge against her own sex. Miss
rabella Kenealy. licentiate Of the ROYAL
olege of Physicians and Surgeons. IN
Iblin, declares that the modern typ
woman is losing the faculty OF love.
Marques that athletic training. which
Of the formative processes Of the
young woman OF to-day, develops muscles
at the expense Of emotions That state
|ment was expressed by the Greeks when.
An their mythology, they made Diana,
.~Oe goddess Of the chase, a man-hater.
Rrhe muscular maiden Of present civiliza-
Jon strives FOR physical development at
Pc expense Of her natural aptitudes ana
herited graces, which are not consistent
tn the effort at seif-support and tho
lmor for the right TO vote.
Iere IS an indictment that will not find
ady credence. It is to be noted that
accuser IS herself unmarried, and
It she Is engaged in what she calls
e senseless, strenuous middle" that
men. IL her opinion, are making OF
a. In the discussion OF sociological
stions. definitions are OF first i'm
lance. What IS meant by the typical"
nan2 The answer OF most men would
that one Of her characteristics is her
lnininity. which includes the divine
Spouse 70 the call Of love. Her nor
al destiny is the home that she makes
I'D the family OF which she is the radiant
enter. The loveless woman may be IN
lovely and assuredly is not a type" Of
he ministerlng angel Of the race.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01

Prom the Cleveland Leader.
Rev. Daniel Isaacs once allghted az an
inn TO stay the night. On asking for g
bed, he was told he could not have one,
as there was TO be a ball that evening
and all the beds were engaged.
AT what time does the ball break up?'
asked Mr.. Isaacs.
About 8 o'clock in the morning, sir"
well. then, can 7 have a bed UNTIL
that timer"
Yes. certainly; but II the bed IS asked
for you Will have 20 remove"
Very we'll" replied Mr.. Isaacs. And
away he went to get between the sheets.
About o'clock IN the morning he was
awakened by loud knocking at his cham
Der door.
What DO you want?' he asked
How many are there Of you IN there?"
inquired voice.
There's me. and Daniel, and Mr.
Isaacs. and an old Methodist preacher %
was the reply.
Then there's plenty Of you" And the
speaker passed on, leaving Mr.. Isaacs TO
enjoy his bed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
SHOES THAT talk"
Natives OF Africa Prefer CreskIng
Kind OF FOOtgear.

rum ANiAlA NAA-L-lAAtlA
The east-coast African, buying shoes. IS
less concerned with fit or style than with
a quality the white man ignores. OF. at
worst. wishes to. II he cannot. That IS.
tho squeak
DO they talk proper loud?" inquiries
the ingenious native. first OF all: and Il
they do not talk" he will not buy.
In the south seas II IS the same with
the bronze man as in Africa with the
black Perhaps g Is only a natural desire
lot harmony in the attire. for his other
articles OF dress. although seldom numer-
ous' are frequently also loud" The
preparations Of a native crew about 10
receive shore leave are amusingly de-
scribed by q passenger.
'Iapitua. who Is n great dandy. nuts
two gold earrings IN one ear and fastens
a wreath OF cocks feathers about his hat.
hoddi christe2ed George. gets into a
thick blue wooden Jersey. very suitable
for antarctic weather; a scarlet and
yellow parco or kilt, and a pair Of Eng
l!sh shoes which make him limp terribly:
but they are splendid squeakers, so
Koddi is happy
ia puts on three different slnglets-a
pink. blue, and a yellow-turning I'd the
edges carefully. so as 70 present a fine
display OF layered colors. like a Neapoli-
tan Ice, and gums the gaudy label chris
tening himself with the imposing title
OF our Real Raspberry
''NeO IS wearing two hats and three
neck handkerchiefs.
'Oki has a cap with a P. & Q. ribbon
and Union Steamship COmpauy's Jersey
besides threepenny piece In the hollow
Of each ear. Truly. we are q gay party
by the time we are ready 70 land"
So certain are the islanders TO selec,
sQueakng shoes that many clever manu-
facturers now put special squeakers into
goods intended for the island trade
The value Of shoe music was recently
amusingly impressed upon a EoOd-natured
visitor. VINO presented some shoe polish
TO a native friend. whom he had found
moUrnfully contemplating the fast fading
glorieS OF his footwear
The native departed. grateful, and over
jOyed, but inquiry q day later proved
that the gift had not accomplished all
that was expected OF Il
shoe feathers shine again, all right" "
explained the recipient figuratively. but
shoes don't sing"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
In re The IcOnOclasts.

Our great and good friend Mr. Thomas
Z. Watson is sorely perplexed and not
little annoyed anent the pernicious
activities Of the iconoclasts. Especially
Is ne moved to grieve that they have lat
terly sought TO revise Methuselah's age
downward and readjust the meaning of
the six days alleged TO have been con-
sumed in getting this old earth in proper
form and ready for business.
Finding himself lost in a maze Of
"scandalous scholastic inconsistency" Mr..
Watson throws out a distress signal say
ing:
Il call upon The Washington Herald. particularly.
to help put check on these iconoclastic high
browS"
Mr.. Watson is observant. and be knows
where he may readily unburden himself
Of his weightfer woes and more depress-
ing sorrows. It is not. we take it, that
he expects The Washington Herald 70
lay low the idol smashers with one fell
swoop Of its big stick so much as that
he knows he win find in us a sympathetic
heart and a nature keenly sensitive TO
anguish in one so we'll beloved as he.
and yet so unhappy withaL
Our record OF hostility to these meddllug
critics Of the higher cult is long and
unbroken We rushed TO the rescue OF
Adam when that interesting orphan was
but recently most viciously assailed; and
Jonahs ancient fish story found cham
plon in us when all its friends had fled
Every attempt TO pick little and captious
flaws in Biblical lore has challenged at
once our most pugnacious attention. We
have known scant. n any, good TO come of
this higher criticism" so called. and we
cannot designate a living soul whose path
way through life has been made brighter
by the doubtful methods OF its advocates.
We hope We are progressive-or. at
least, reasonably so. On the Bible, how
ever we think we shall stand pat FOR
many moons 70 come. The oId-tlne re-
ligion seems. somehow. good enough for
US. There are no friends like old friends
and the Bible Is a true ana tried old
friend. We prefer TO take It Just as It
/ IS. without one plea.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
DRIFTING.

Ny soul to-day Is Tar away.
Sailing the NcsIyian Bay;
Ny winged boat a bird ahoat
swlms round The purple peaks remota-
Round purple peaks Il sails and seeks
Blue inicts. ard their crystal creeks.
Where high rocks throw. through deops below.
duplicated golden glow.
Far vague and dim. the mountains swim;
While on Nesiyius' misty brim.
With outstrctched hands, the gray smoks stands
O'c-s--a.=a - ,---ic lands
Here Ischia smiles DER liquid miles,
And yoHder bluest OF the isles.
Calm Capri waits her sapphire gates
Beguiling 70 her bright estates,
In lofty lines. mid palms and plnsS
And olives. aloes. elms. and vines.
Sorrento swings on sunset wings,
Where Tasso's spirit scars and singS
I heed not, 81 my ripping skif
Float swift or slow from cliff tn cliff
With dreamtul eyes my spirit les
Under the walls Of Paradise.
Under the walls where svells and falls
The bays deep breast az intervals
At peace I lie, blown softly by,
A cloud upon this liquid sky.
The day. 90 mild. IL Heavens own child.
With earth and ocean reo0uCilcd-
The airs / feel around me steal
Are murmuring % the murmuring keel
Over tha rail my hand I tran
Within the shadow Of the sail.
A 10Y intense. the cooling sense
Glides down my drovsy Incidence.
With dreamful eyes my spirit lies
Where summer sings and never dies
O'eryeiled with vines. she CLOVIS ard shines,
Among her future oil and wines
Her children. hid the cliffs amid.
Are gambling with the gamboling hd;
Or down the walls, with tipSy calls
Laugh on the rocks like waterfalls.
The fishers child. with trcsses Wild.
Unto the smooth. bright sand beguiled.
With glowing lips sings as she skips.
Or gazes NJ tho far-of ships.
Yon deep bark goes where trafac blows
From lands Of sun 70 lands Of SHOWS;
This happier one its course Is u1n
From lands Of snow to lands Of sun.
Oh happy ship. to rise and dip
With the blue crystals at your lip;
Oh. happy crew. my heart with you
Sails. and sails, aud sings anew.
No more, no more. the worldly shoro
Cpbraids me with its loud uuroari
With dreamful eyes my spirit lies
Under The walls Of Paradisei
T. Buchanan Read
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
MATT HENSON.

Buy your tickets early have your reserved in
time for Matt Hensons gNne lecture and ticket
dime ATistah Henson with Peary the dismal arctic
ground and assisted him yelling when the good old pole
found; Henson claimed he yelled the loude-Peays throat
the bu-and he has right to lecture till the bosss
homeward Every who had connection with finding
of the pole ought to take the lecture platform with cheerful
rgmaroe We pnng for lecture from the famed Ah-too
ahoo who's been talking reporters the porch of his gloo
and the waus that he wounded when he followed Dr. Cook ought
to this way and lecture at least bring book And
the dogs that hauled the sledges ought to and bark while
and the polar bears will lecture if they wish be in style and
thre be end of twadde Of eocon Junk and I'm tired
Of arctic regions and the polar graft is punk WALT MASON.
by GereM
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
The Haitian Navy.

National pride is one Of the greatest
ets Of humankind. We are prone to
j. trlook vainglorious boasts WHEN they
Der to the native land of the speaker;
accept them at their known value.
elf-laudation and self-importance are
pecially manifest in the Latin-Amerlean
Lpublles, but recent event in BROOKLYN
hows that Haiti has opinions Of her own
egarding the Importance Of herself as a
world power.
The black republic lost the flagship OF
its feet in late unpleasantness, and II
gas necessary to put the fleet back on
r footing. Hence the purchase Of the
King, a pleasure yacht OF a few hun
Ned tons bu rden. The little vesse! had
'been doing duty for fifteen years for her
New York owner. and was lying at the
Brooklyn docks when sold to the Haitian
government After her sides had been
sheathed in armor and u few guns
mounted. the converted yacht was a war
vessel. and ives recently made the queen
OF the Haitian navy.
nHhe ceremony was conducted as bent-
the, occasion. There were present
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
FEMININE FLORAL FAvORITEs.
Mrs. Taft Has Made GOIdenrOd Popu-
Iar-Mrs. Knox Loves ViOIets.


Iar-Mrs. Knox Loves VfOIets.
From the New York Pres.
Ever since Disraeh made the Primrose
League illustrious in social political an
mails. ambitious women have endeavored
to have some flower identified with their
names. Mrs. Taft has produced a big
vogue for the goldenrod She had II
embroidered on her robe for the in
augural ball. and she keeps great bowls
Of it always in evidence on the veranda
Of her summer home in Manchester.
Mass, and I'm the White House. When
she returns to the historic mansion in
Washington she will find massive bowls
Of the most perfect specimens Of the
gOldenrod which florists can produce.
and she Will see the national flower
banked In snowy profusion In the back
ground OF Mrs. Roosevelts Dutch garden.
Mrs. Cummins, wife Of the Senator from
Iowa. had established the deep red car
nation before the late President Nc
Kinleys preference became known.
Whenever Mrs. Cummins gives an enter
tainment her house is filled with the
fragrant scarlet flowers, and she in
variably wears one in her hair and an
other caught IN the accessories Of her
.corsage.
Mrs. Phllander c. Knox, wife OF the
Secretary OF State is deeply in love with
violets. No one ever enters the Knox
home in Washington without being
greeted with their delicious odor. Ex-
quisite cut glass bowls Of white and
purple double Parma violets always sit
on the table IN the hall, and in the draw
ing room and library. Mrs. Knox takes
delight in her violet bed. and each year
She plants new seeds obtained with the
greatest care from plants which she
brought from the Riviera some ten or
twelve years ago. All her close friends
get q box OF her viOlets several times a
season, and they look forward 10 the treat
with keen expectation. Mrs. Knox has a
whole corne: OF the great greenhouses In
the Valley Forge farm set apart for
violet culture. she reads tones on the
subject and has a pretty collection Of
books on violet facts and fancies." and
all the legends connected with the modest
little flower.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
OUR OPPORTUNITY

The magnate tolls 10 crafty
His mad desire for gain,
Until his tired nerves go awry
Beneath the strain.
His helpmate pays her endless calls
At cruel fashions beck.
And soon becomes. as II befalls,
A nervous wreck.
We common folk our duties shirk;
There are conditions which
Would seem 10 call for welfare work
Among the rich.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01

SO ''the Crane incident f. to be made
the object OF a Congressional investiga-
ton 1t may be that the Crane Incl
dent is unique, but it is a fact that most
incidents Of that persuasion soon de-
generate into positive bores long before
Congress gets through with them, once
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
Prosperity and hallway.

The growing measure OF prosperity IN
this country is indicated by the increase
in railway traffic. President Brown. OF
the New York Central offers this proof:
THE previous high-water mark was for
the first three-quarters OF 1907. Just be-
fore the panic. Every available car and
engine on the entire system is in service.
Ny latest report shows that "a per cent
OF our freight cars are IN use. The re-
naming per cent are in repair shops,
with men working as fast as possible TO
get them out. These figures are unprece-
dented. We could do 10 per cent greater
business to-day II we had the equipment
70 handle IT," That shows why this COM
pany has placed contracts for $4,000 600
worth Of rolling stock. and will spend
500. 0o0,0o0 in reducing grades. straighten-
ing curves. and laying new rails, besides
putting S0GJoCoO in its terminal improve
ments in New York City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
AND THINGS
A CnIIInInn nf scrmons.


Tie congregation Of church in NIL
waukee is wondering about the sermon
syndicate That church wants a new pas
tor. In the space OF two Sundays its
good people listened TO the same sermon
from two different candidates The first
Of these made a distinct hit IN the pews.
He was acclaimed a great preacher. But
Il was suggested that others be tried.
Then came another, and he delivered the
same sermon. Now the trustees have de-
cided 10 look farther But il might be
well for them 20 extend their investiga-
ton 10 the sources of these unfortunate
repetitions. The management OF the cen
ter of supply should be more careful.
Perhaps there could be devised a system
resembling that OF railway train dis
patchers in preventing collisions. The
same sermon should not be supplied 70
one pulpit more than once These Occa-
sional mishaps must be deplored by the
sincerely righteous. They are melancholy,
rather than ludicrous.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
He Didn't Propose.

Could you be contented with love In
COTTAGE" timidly inquired the poor young
man.
"Oh, yes" answered the girl with large
ideas What we saved on the size OF
the house we could put into tho auto
mobile"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
A Pioneer Paper Maker.

The maker OF the first wood pulp for
printing paper IN the United States. who
has just died at Lee, Mass. Frederick
Wurtzbach, came 10 that town from Ger
many in 1876 The first product was
turned out the year following. Since then
millions OF acres Of forest have been ac-
Quired for this industry. He hardly real
lied tho development Of which he was the
pioneer. Berkshire County, where he
lived, has figured quite largely as an ex-
ponent OF new ideas IN paper making.
Near the beginning OF the civil war a
plant IN NH River, a hamlet OF New
Marlboro and now indUstrially deserted.
began the manufacture Of printing paper
from rye straw. The enterprise for a
number OF years was very successful and
profitable. II furnished paper for some
OF the leading New York journals. but IT'S
distance from the railroad and the intro
duction Of wood pulp finally forced its
disCOntinuence.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01

Mrs. Van Deman has the soul OF a
poet, evidently. Alighting from her re-
cent aeroplane trip. she said: ooh. now
I know what makes the birds sing
Could Mr.. Wilbur Wright have asked
a prettier or a finer tribute?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
Startling Encouragement.

From the Baltimore American
Was Amelia's father encouraging
when you went 10 ask him FOR her
hand?"
Not very. He ask me 10 put the
proposal IN writing so 7 couldn't back
out as all the others did"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
He EHnIainH.

May l ask you a friendly question:"
Sure"
why don't YOU hire a servant? Your
wife is IN feeble health"
That's Just H. She has all she can
do now, ] don't want her 20 have any
more 10 cook for
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
A kick from Pn.ter,tr-

Those mound builders must have been
a lazy lot"
''Why 500"
Didn't leave half the arrowheads and
other curios they might have left FOR
the beneft OF collectors
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
Mnteryynvn I'm Frnnce

The inquiry into waterways in the
United States may derive some informa-
tion from France. There are 1900 kilo-
meters OF navigable waterways. and but
one-half Of these carry 96 per cent Of the
waterway traffic. These are the rivers
ana canals connecting Paris with the port
OF HaTe and those transporting coal
and ore between France and Germany
and France and Belgium. The construc-
ton OF these French waterways has cost
from $4,000 TO over $4,000 a mile They
carry but II per cent Of the traffic the
railways caPying 50 per cent. The cap
ital investment Of France in constructing
and improving its interior WATERWAYS
stands at $500 100000. The annual charge
for maintenance is between S3500.O00 and
100000 Upon the capital the govern
ment receives no interest. and for the
maintenance no return. From the total
traffic that passes over these waterways
the boatmen derive an annual revenue Of
from $4,000 600 10 100000 That IS. the
government has made a capital invest
ment OF S320,050Oo0 upon which II not only
derives no interest, but pays an annual
maintenance OF over 10 per cent. More
over, service 20 the government costs
the railways nearly 5000 a mile. IN ad-
dition to taxes OF more than 100000 a
year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
NJ. TmIman,s Rcn.ons.

Prom the Cleveland Leader.
i IS generally conrvded that Senator Tsilman de-
cliued u meet The President az the banquet board
fox one Of two reasous-cither he didn't want 20 60
OF the ticket cost too much
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
lIr. Patterns Cotton Price.

From tho Philadelphia Press.
Fiftecn-cent o0tton- That IS, Tor James A. Pattsu;
but the planter hasn't sold bale az that price per
pound. Great IS the marginal difersnce
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Mr.. Cannon Not Hurried.

Frum the Springfield Republican.
Alr Cannon's remark: I'm going ost Of Congress
one OF these days" does not necessarily indicate
that he is IN any hurry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
The President Anoat.

From tho Boston Transcript.
The spectacle Of governors desertnE their slower
steamers for railroad trains In order % catch up
with the Presidents flagship may not be without
perinonce in considering The economio possibilities
Of the waterways improvement.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-01
Mr.. Loeb and the Public.

From the New York Evening Post.
As Mr.. Loeb uncoyors the rottenness that has gone
on unchecked during the Roosevelt reform admins
tration. wen its predecessors, he viii receive
the plaudits q tie onlookers-but only II ho rlays
fair with the public.