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The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
RELIGION IS PURE POETRY.
Maurice Hewlett Points Out the
Beauties in Nature.

MAURICE ht"teit Ioihts OhA ahO
Beauties in Nature.
From Maurice HsWlett's "Oren Couutry.''
IF religion Is not that, then I am an
ass, It's pure poetry. believe-the best
thing YOU can make, made out Of the
best things you have collected. and pass
Cd through your mind at It's best There
are such a lot Of them, too, The flush Of
dawn-theren be LOT Of that stiIl Won
der in your God. the wrath Of a storm,
music. the rhythm endless. world without
end. OF running water. children's voices.
an old man blessing a young one. a
Young man louting TO an old one IA beau
tifuI thIng). MINDLESS evening IN au-
tumn, when the sky Is translucent violet
fainting to white. and the moon rides
out color Of an Old coin; the sun on
brown hnl, hares at PLAY in your corn; a
mother cat IN lazy ease. al her troubles
over. gravely watching her kittens, and
purrlng entire contentmeHt; any mother
Of any baby. and any father of any fine
Young man ready 20 so out into the
world: any girl with her sweetheart; and
hoy on his first adventure; day and night:
rain: spring sounds-lambs In the pas
/ ture, the cuckoo over the copse, the sea
asleep and the sea in rage-out Of all
| these wonders. O Sanchia. you have made
Him your worship, and viii one day
make Him you are 10 cherish.
There's no need To separate them-they
ere indistingulshable."
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Ireland and Germany.

The parliamentary campaign in Great
Britain is throwing new light upon the
relation between the Irish question AMI
the assumed peril Of Germany. 1t has
been suggested that the voters of Irish
birth or ancestry in the United States
would be under present conditions an
insuperable obstacle TO any attitude by
this government other than one of strict
neutrality, if there should arise the
calamity OF war between England and
Germany Now the British Liberals hold
out promises of further local self-govern-
ment In Ireland as q result Of their re-
tention in power Mr.. Asquith, speaking
on behalf Of the government, has hitherto
described Ireland as the one undeniable
failure Of British craftsmanship. He now
repeats that declaration. and announces
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

This is the anniversary day OF the
Battle Of New Orleans. ninety-six years
ago. This famous victory more than
any other made ANDY" Jackson famous,
and it was his long march to en-
gage In this eoahlct that won for nm
the title of "old Hickory" Almost day
and night he rode horseback, and It is
noted in history that SO great was dis
vigilance that for four DAYS and nights
he did not sleep, hut took most OF his
meals while seated on his horse The bat
tie actually began on the first day or
the new year. but this artillery duel and
that OF the few days following were but
preliminary engagements, and the de-
cislve battle was yet 10 come. Jackson
spent almost a week In strengthening
his embankments Day and night the
work was pushed with the utmost vigor,
and there was scarcely a horse. a mule.
OF an OK in New Orleans that was not
pressed into the service.
Long before dawn OF this eventftA day
OF January s, 1915. the two armies were
astlr Jackson rose at ] O'Clock and
reused his sleeping army. and by every
man was at MS place. The British were
also in battle array hours before dawn.
The British divided their force in order
TO attack the Americans at various points.
hoping 20 dlsorganize them. but the willy
! Jackson was not 20 be fooled. There was
some forced merriment along the British
lines, but the feeling that they. were en-
1 of. Col. Dale, who commanded Keane' s
! Highlanders. handed his watch and a let
! ter 10 a friend and said sadly; Give
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
WASHINGTON, JANUARY s. 1910,
HAPPY IN DEFEAT.
FLUCTUATIONS.

". Y. Cox. Il was the first "a
suggss. Rudolph and Johnston as
the best combination
H. H. Darueille: 1T was really
what / wanted 10 see happen. Both
are friends of mine.
G. Calvert Lancaster; Pine
Not a suggestion Of carpet-bsg rule
10 disturb our eQusnimity.
"a 2. Shoemaker: My thanks to
the Democratic central committee,
/ respect the White House Judg-
ment. "
J. J. Hemphin: Nevertheless
and Notwithstanding, I am a proud
and LOYAL WashingtoTiian.
". Il. Merriam: Il was deeply
touched 20 find how nsny sterling
friends ] have at this Capital
Creed NJ. Fulton: Il shudder al
the shattering Of precedent, but
Otherwise am content
VI. ]. Weller: East Washington
proposes formally n adopt them
both, 80 what's the odds"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
No More Taxes.

new prophet has arisen In national
economics. He would do away with all
taxation, and ar the same time increase
pensions. give bounties TO producers of
wealth. restore the merchant marine by
paying its running expenses, and give
all Wage-earners shorter hours, more
holidays, and higher wages. All of these
wonders are to be accomplished simply
by the government ownership of Niagara
Falls. The cataract and rapids together,
he estimates. would yield 100000 horse
power per ten hours, worth by his light
niHs calculation s3.20O0o0OO0 per year He
would have the falls work twenty hours
every week day and not at all on Sun
days. II Is not clear why this power
should not be used twenty-four hours n
day and every day in the year. Perhaps
with such supply the value OF power
might go down, as quoted in equine and
dollar measurements.
The scheme seems attractive. II only
this genius would supplement ii with a
practical plan for distribution. every
cradle In every household in the land
would be rocked by its own motor. and
the hand that rules the world would be
freed from its other task In theory.
that would be only one of the benign
results to be achieved. The incessant
search Of civilization for more power
would be ended. Any one could do al
most anything by turning a switch OF
pushing a button. Wireless transmits
sion would even run the motors of fleets
OF airships. The surplus national in
come could be used in part for river
and harbor appropriations. carrying hap
piness and canal boats through every
! creek in the land. Meantime. the cleo
tric stoves would be cooking meals in
| every household, regardless OF the mar
ket prices OF the raw materials. The
national fnanciers could cease wrestling
with their problem, and Mr AldrIct
could enjoy as much leisure as would
other citizens This scheme is fairly
Utopian in its possibilities, p would b,
government ownership transmitted into
an earthly paradise. and the Garden o
Eden would reopen its gates.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Is This Prosperitys

From The indianapolis News
For the week ending December %, 1909.
the number of business failures in the
United States was 264, as compared with
l9c for the corresponding week in 1908 and
24S for the corresponding week in 1907.
Thus it will be seen that the number Of
business failures in that week exceeded
by sixteen the number occurring during
the corresponding week Of the panic pc
Rod OF course, it will not do to judge a
situation by the returns OF one week, but
1t may be noted that the failures for tRe
week ending December Is, 1902 We're 27S,
SO the results of the week of December
g were not abnormal.
This leads to the question of whether
our general prosperity is as great as we
have been thinking it is.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
SPEAK GENTLY.

Speak gently, Il Is better far
To rlle Us love thsn fear
speak gently-let 20 harsh WORDS mar
TIE good we might do here.
Speak gently. Love doth whisper low
TIE VOWS that trle hearts bind;
And ggn'le friendships accents foW.
Affections voice Is kind.
Speak gently n the little child;
Its love be sure to gain
Teach n in accents snft ard mild
II MAJ not long remain.
spsak gently 10 the Young, for they
Wll have enough n hCar-
Pass through life as best they may
TE fun q anxious care.
SPEAK gently % the aged one.
Grieye not the carevOfu heart.
Tie sands ~ life are nearly rln,
Let sieh in peace depart.
Spsak gently. kindly. 20 the poor.
Le. no harsh term he heard
They have enough they must endure
Without an unkiHd word.
Speak gently to the erying-knOE
They may have toile1 in vain,
Pershanee unZihdness made them ~
Oh. win them back again.
SPEAK gently He who save his lifs
To bend mans stubborn Will
When elements we're fierce with strife
said 20 them. Peace. be stll.
Speak gently. It's a little thing
Drcpped in the hearts deep well;
Ths good, tie Joy. yshich it nav Do.
Eternity alone shall tel.
D. Batt
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
BY YE LOCAL SCRIBE.

Ou- old friend BerEheimer STAYS
close indoors while the sidewalks
are - treacherous.
Ed. Graham Is 50 tickled with his
looks wearing long hair that he has
dismissed mis- barber.
Nevy King and joey Bass. OF
Rome. Ga. WedneSdayed ard Thur-
dayed in Washington, Come again,
boys.
Little Andy Smiths friends are
anxious 20 know the name Of the
new brand of polish that he IS
using on his head.
Brother Ike Cans is congrauuIating
himself and his family that he
failed to get the appointment as
District Commissioner.
The Big Stick thinks it is hon
estly entitled 70 all the good things
said about il. even II VIC do say
most CT them ourselves.
Dr. Bedloe, otherwise known ana
pictured as Bedloe Bey, resolves
never To buy another atOmiIeT until
new kind is invented.
Charley Williams Will endeavor
to spring new Joke on the Wash
ington Stock Exchange once a week
during the season II 1910.
jamie Alexander believes the
artistic taste Of Wsshingtonians Is
finding expression in the way his
programme advertising is improving
When Charlie Rogan walks through
the corridors Cf the Capitol, With
his Congressman. his strut is 20
pronounced that he Is frequently
mistaken for the legislator.
@. Bowie Chipman has resolved 20
escheW yachting on the Potomac
and devote his leisure solely 10
piloting his big automobile over the
Maryland and Virginia hills.
Gus Cook, the human phonOgraph
of the United States Capitol, was
seen working one day last week.
His exertions caused a serious dis
tubznce Of the seismograph.
Habisles Of the United States
Capitol are congrntulatiug 6. +.
Gliem on reaching the forty seventh
milestone in this vale of tears. His
friends were under the impression
that he was older. but GLEN is a
| truthful man.
Ralph Lee was seen yesterday 60
ing down Fcurtsnth street with a
grip sack. Bis friends are anxious
to know what were the contents O.
said grip. but his clerk informs Us
that be had therein 1000 copies oi
The Big Stick containing bis pic
tire.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
THE VIRGINIA BARDS
AND PUNK REVIEWERS

JNy friends. Alfred Austin, Eu-
phemia Heamans Simpson, and
Walt Mason. have advised me not
10 publish this reply 20 a person
calling himself John Gross. c. E.
whatever that is-and, / suspect,
other reviewers hiding behind him,
but ! an going 10 do II anyhow.
II is a way have. and cannot get
over-J. e. H.
a man must serve his time to
every trade
Save censue." Now, this Gross
would say. mayhsp.
That line is bur" and not pre-
cisely made
In meter. sentiment, or ilt-the
yap.
'Tis Byron's. and Of fame we'll
yield a 1.-THE
To him He was a night poetic
man;
As clever with his pen as Samuel
Blythe.
Or even Richard Victor Oulahan.
In truth. it seems to me 'tis very
That jealousy has cankered up
the heart
OF Gross. Ct al, and they but seek
20 stain
Ny hardly honor in the whole OF
part.
A ciphcrg Bosh! They can't undo
me thus.
Ny fame is fair ard full secure,
gadzooks
And not to be knocksd down by
such a elss
As this John CroSs-n0r Othel
''lit'ry" spooks.
And why asCTibe 20 sweet Dick Ou
lahan
Ny poems dear children Of mine
idle hours!
When by this cipher John L. sulli
van
As well might he endowed Will
rhythmic powers.
Methinks in an this business esp1
Ihe fine Italian hand Of Taitol
snave;
some valet who most i'ssely woUlt
docrT
The fame Of Hooe, and lay # II
its grave,
That then the laurel Leaves, 50 Just
Is mine,
Should come to wither and Il
fade away;
The while some envious villain
might incline
TO wear my mantle for littl
day
But III not argue this at length
not /.
That cipher stuff gives me a mon
ssrous pain.
As Bwana T. would say: It's al
a-why,
However, should sting the sa1
refrains
JAMES CECIL HOOE.
Read the Bingyille BuEls tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Mr. Knox and Arbitration,

From The piitsblrg Disratch.
One of the most PRACTICAL steTs toward the pres
eRation Of peace il is aist revealed was taken last
Octobcr b. Secretary Knox when the American
government addressed circular note 20 the powers
advocating the establishment of a permanent court
tbst woold make international arbitration a Judi.
cial fact
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
SMOKERS GAP AROUSED
Committee Appointed to Wait
Upon Poet Hooe Assailant.

Special 70 The Big Stick.
Smokers Gap. Va. Jan 5-Indig-
nant citizens filled the town hall
tonight az a meeting called 20 de-
n0mCe The sinister Efforts Of Proi.
John Gross, Washington alleged
cipher expert. 70 snatch ths pce'i-
cal laurels from the brow q our
beloved bard. ]. Cecil HoOe
A committee was appointed 70
wait upon GToss and demand a
complete rrtr1ction.
Mr.. HOoe thanked HIS fellow
townEmen for their expression q
confidence. but said he was 50 fuil
Of scoTn and contempt fer his en-
vious critic that he culd no. trust
himself to speak further.
II was the oue voice Of the
meeting that Hooe would suffer
no more from this Gross attack than
has Shakespeare from the Baconian
CnSlauGhts.
The committee left for Washing
ton on the midnight train.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
The Speaker and Insurgents.

From the Springfield Republican
Speaker Cannon knows no other method a handling
men Il puEnaciOlsy independent views Wss illus
trated by hts treatment Of members who had fought
his system Of ules when he made the committee
apr1iutmeuts: but Mr.. Cannon has come down from
period when the forcs of party cohesion meant
the cohesion Of public pCnder The President
stands for higher and pIrer ideals
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
AN APOLOGY.

Tie management Of this journal.
publshed exclusively for the upiift
cf the common people. regret ex-
ceedingly that it failed to mention
OF even 10 picture in its enlarged
New Years edition two q its most
distinguished contributors. namely.
Granny" Hunt and Merritt
O'Chanca II vas clearly an over
sight, for We recognize in these two
gentlemen the most valued and eX-
pensive members of our ~aft. In
order to make amends " promise
To print a special edition az an
early date, and will devote the en-
tire sheet 10 their efforts In the
meantime we will have engraved a
picture OF Merritt O'Cbsnce in his
famous green Overcoat with leather
buttons and other aoc0utermsntS.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
THANKS

We desire to extend 10 the multi
tude our profound thanks for the
many complimentary letters re-
ceived. commendatOTy of the big
Issue 0f the Big stick Our nail
has been overloaded with such let
ters from ell parts of the known
world, Alexandra and Atlantic
City. Il has been impossible to re-
ply TO each individually, hence this
means Of conveying our appreciation
for the many nice things said, and
slsO those thai remain unsaid.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
No Harm Done.

u notice lots OF college boys around
town.
Yes, the midwinter vacation Is on"
Seems 10 me these midwinter vaca-
tions must interfere seriously with a
bows college work.
Not at all The foot ball season is
over. and its too early for track work -"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Thc Prcrtdcnt nnd periodicaIs.

From tho Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Nor should there be any very ssrious dissent
among disinteresed observers from the Proposition
implied IN the message of the President and tho
report of the Postmaster General that the Te1iod
i-als other than daily newspapers sho1ld ray rate
more nearly commensurate with the cat n re
extraordinary servics performed Tor them by the
rost-oflce
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
TODAY TO-DAY IN HISTORY
Battle of New Orleans January s.

these 10 my Wife shall die at the head
of my regiment"
AS the British advanced through the
opened fire on them, and great lanes were
cut through their ranks. The slaughter
OF the British was frightful. No army,
however heroic, could stand before such
a Storm, and the British column began
10 fall back In disorder. Gen. Pakenham
rode from the rear TO the head of his
retreating column and cried: For
shame! remember that you are British
soldiers
The next instant a musket bali shatter-
ed his right arm and another killed his
horse. He leaped on a second charger,
but a grapeshot tore open his thigh and
killed his second horse, and the two fell
together He was caught in the arms Of
friends, but ere they could bear him to
tina rear O third shot entered his body,
and after gaspng for a few minutes, his
life was gone, In a very short time his
assistant commanders. Gems. Gibbs and
Keane. were also mortally wounded,
which was followed by the Americans
rushing from behind their works and
cheering one of the greatest victories IN
the history Of our country,
Up 10 this famous victory Jackson was
little known. People In the North. while
throwing up their hats for him, were
sometimes heard TO say: who is this
Cen Jackson? To what State does ne
belong?" Henceforth until his death he
occupied a most prominent place in the
popular mind January is celebrated
as a national holiday In Louisiana out Of
regard for the Battle Of New Orleans.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

What Is the best punishment for Ze-
laya?' inquiries the Denver Post To
which the Rochester Herald replies
Solitary confinement. with nothing to do
but read the Congressional Record" The
Herald's idea of the worst punishment
probably Is unspeakable.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
A Better Way.

There will be a dance at the Hankypank
coal mine tonight" explained the man
aging editor. with 90 present Here is
a list of the names"
II see, said the war correspondent
'you want me to send in a list OF the
killed and wonded
no; want you to wire the names oi
the survivors, and thus save telegraph
tolls"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Mr.. Hull md PRICES.

From the Boston Herald.
Congressman Hull's concurrent resolution FOR tho
creation q a Congressional commission for an in
yestgation Of the cost Of living Is chiefly important
as an indication Of the pcrsiS;ency Of this problem
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

The new Senator from Mississippi is a
poet; but he will not be in the Senate
very long, and his reputation for states
manshlp may not 60 entirely and perma-
nently to the bad because of his bard
like attributes.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Mr. Douglas on Prices.

From the New York sun.
II we understand Mr.. Douglas. the well-todo, with
their Unsuitable appetite fer the toothsnme products
Of the calf are partially responsible for The high
rrices os steaks and roasting ribS Calves ruth
lsssly killed that their sweethFeads and Hseys ard
tenderloius may be consumed by luxurious pcorle
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
A MOURNFUL MAN.

Alas. how mournful IS my fate.
Despised. assailed with scorn and
hate.
And bcolded at a fearful rate,
Unhappy Fiil Up Pr0ach.
Each passer-by as on ne goes.
On me an eve q anger throws.
Shuts quickly fast and holds his
nose.
Unhappy PIN Up Proach.
They even say my presence fills
The air with seeds Ct countless Ills,
Some II siCkens. some it kills.
Unhappy f1n Up ProaCh.
BEDLOE BEYs
Atlantic City. Jan. s,
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

Secretary Wilson Is again reported TO
be about to resign says the Chatta-
nooga Times. It would hurt the Secre-
tary's feelings to have a week go by
without that report getting loose again,
we suspect
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

Oh, how terrible, that President Taft
should even think OF using Federal
patronage 10 whip some obstreperous
ones into linel OF course, the mighty
Bwana Tumbo would never have thought
of doing such thing.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

Even II the late Congressman Jim
Griggs is remembered longer for his
kindItness Of heart and generous good
nature than for his constructive states
manship. it is by no means certain that
ne would not have preferred TO have it
that way.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

If the Constitution might be go
amended as to provide that the weather
man be elected by the people. that gen.
tleman would refrain from such obstrep-
erous conduct as has lately characterized
his endeaYOr
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
4 Possible Royal visitor.

Canadian loyalty is stirred by the sug-
gestlon that King Edward may visit the
Domirion. II is assured that Edward
VII will also visit the United States,
and that such visit with the broaden
ing Of knowledge which would inevitably
attend II. would in all probability deepen
the bonds Of friendship which already
bind the scattered branches Of the Eng
lish-speaking people. But whether such
closer friendship would lead also 10
an actual alliance between France, Great
Britain, and the United States is not so
certain. The hope that the British sover-
eign will undertake the voyage 10 the
New World. Is. II must be confessed
rather visionary, but the eagerness with
which some Canadians cherish It is al
evidence OF their patriotism.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

And now comes the man DIR, Cook says
he rescued from the bear, and says DR..
Cook did not do anything Of the kind
However, the good doctor probably can
prove It by the bear. II he can manage
TO find the animal.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Guidance for Housewives.

The American Home Economies Asso-
citation which has been holding IN Boston
its second annual convention. aims 10 lead
the way In the adjustment OF family IN
comes and expenditures. Il looks to ap-
Piled science 10 aid The housewife to ac-
compIish that purpose. In that aim it
has the cooperation Of experts in the
universities and In the service Of the
Federal and State governments More
over. special institutions exist 70 provide
this species of education and the women's
colleges are accepting household economics
as an important subject Economy has
not been an American trait. but the cold
logic of statistics has established its stern
necessity. All the expert guidance that
its exercise can receive should have
hearty welcome.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Mr. Taft and Patronage.

From The Philadelphia Press
Those who care most for President Taft have
supported him. and viii support him in all his
Presidential policies viii most Fegret his present
position and the declaration that he EvoToses 20
hold votes in Congress by holding up patronage
from CongreSmen.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Serious So biects.

From the Boston Transcript
Britisher-You Americans joke about
subjects in which there Is very ltu5
humor.
Hublte-The subjects Of King Edward
eh, old chap?
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
Mr. Durand's Negro Enumerators.

From the Atlanta Jo1rual.
United States Census Director Duand has given
Instructions that in Southern States negross shall.
Re selected 70 cUunt their own race. uut that only
white men shall be appointed 20 eumerate the
whites This IS a PRACTICAL and gratifying policy
and one that IS bogBd % produce the best attain
able results
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08

Russia wants to sell Japan half of a
certain island. the other half Of which al
ready is owned by the latter nation.
Japan will want TO be mighty sure what
is the matter with Russias end. we sus-
peCt. before buying
The Washington herald., 1910-01-08
To Abolish TipSs

The system Of tips is deeply rooted IN
Paris, and yet, according 20 NJ. Jabouy-
nat, secretary of the Chambre Syndicate
Ouviere des Limonadiers. the cafe and
restaurant walters desire nothing better
than to see the abolition OF the pourboire.
When that day arrives" he SAYS, "our
comrades will realize the necessity Of
grouping themselves for the purpose Of
obtaining a fixed salary from their en-
plOyers. To-day We receive no salary,
only the pourboire. and not always that
Some employers. finding that we make
too much. deduct as much as 90. 90, and
even 60 per cent Of our tips. ! could tell
you Of one cafe where eighteen employees
hand over TO the house over s2.400 a
year. Most employees are paid for work
ing; We others pay for the privilege"