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The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
New Mexico Fourth state tn Area.

New Mexico Fourth State I'm Area.
From Exchange
New Mexico viii be the fourth State Of
the Union In area. larger than any other
except Texas, California. and Montana
Its area Of 122.5s0 square miles makes IL
more than double the size of Illinois.
which has an area Of $3.50 square miles.
Nearly the whole OF the territory is more
than 4.00o feet above the sea level, and
some OF its mountain peaks arc more
than 12.e00 feet high The soil in general
is good wherever water can be applied.
and irrigation is doing wonders IN parts
of the State. With an average rainfall
of only about fifteen inches, the territory
has remarkably dry and healthful eli
mate. and the range of the thermometer
is not great. the mean temperature at
Santa Fe for the whole year being about
90 degrees Farenheit, with the warmest
month showing an average of 20 degrees
and the coolest month an average of 30
degrees.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
MONDAY. JULY IS. 1910.
Home News Away from Home

WaEhIngt0nians who leave the
city. either for a short or long
stay-whether they go 10 mountain
or Geashore. or even across the sea
should not fail to order The
Washington Herald sent 10 them
by mail II viii come regularly.
and the addresses viii be changed
as often as desired. 1t Is the home
news you viii want while away
from home. Telephone Main $500,
giving old and new address.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Egypt. who had been too slow 10 prevent.
but who was impatient to avenge the
loss Of Jerusalem. HIS total overthrow
in the battle of Ascalon sealed the estab-
lishment Of the Latins in Syria and sig
nalized the ValeF OF the French princes.
who IN this action babe long farewell
to the holy wars. After suspending be-
fore the holy sepulcher the sword and
standard of the Sultan, Godfrey en-
braced his departing companions. and
could retain only, with the gallant Tan
cred, 800 knights and 2e0o foot soldiers
for the defense Of Palestine
Godfrey lived only year after his
election, and was succeeded on the throne
Of jerusalem by hts brother, Baldwin,
the Prihee Of Odessa. He is described as
a man OF large stature and great bodily
strength. Many feats OF bravery and
strength are aseribed to him, such as
his combat, single-handed. with a Zero
cious bear. or his cleaving asunder the
body Of a Moslem emfr with single
blow Of his sword. He made an energetic
and excellent ruler Of Jerusalem. Many
legends cluster about his name, and
many deeds were falsely imputed 10 him.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Compulsory army srvice VIII never be
introduced in Great Britain, according
TO Walter George Headley. Of Leeds,
Manchester. formerly Of the British army,
who Is at the Arlington.
should the wish of Lord Roberts be-
come a law, Great Britain will abandon
her historic policy Of any army recruited
by voluntary enlistments only, said
Lieut.. Col Headley, "and adopt a plan
for military efficiency somewhat similar
10 that in use in Germany and other ma
tons of Continental Europe The sig
nificance Of such a change would be
great. almost startling, TO the rest of the
civilized world. Individualism and ideas
of individual freedom heretofore have
found their stronghold IN Great Britain.
Are such 10 be abandoned because OF the
needs, defensive or offensive, Of a nation
that heretofore has placed its reliance
chiefly upon its navy? This question Is
being asked very generally and very ear
nestly throughout the British Empire,
while the rest Of the civilized world is by
no means Indifferent TO its answer. 7. for
one. having studied the question thor
OF the English people are opposed to
compulsory military service, even though
the British empire go down before a for
eign enemy tomorrow.
Lord Roberts bill provides that every
British subject in the United Kingdom
between the ages OF eighteen and thirty
years shall be trained in arms. The train
ing Is &c be normally within four eenseea-
tive years. but in exceptional cases It
may be from the second 20 the fifth or
the third to the sixth year OF the pre-
scribed course. The first years training
viii be four months in the infantry and
not less than four months in the other
branches of the military service. In each
of the next four years there must be If
teen days training and attendance upon
a course OF musketry and drills LiabiI-
ity TO service in case of national danger
is 10 be general.
There is no compulsory military serv-
ice in the United States, but the Ameri-
can army and militia systems are far
superior 10 the English army and volun-
teer systems in every respect Military
training is one OF the greatest educa-
tional factors in the youth of any nation;
1t makes men
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
A LITTLE NONSENSE


GETTING THE VIEW.
hustle from nay bed at dawn
To scrutinize "the view
l carefully inspect the lawn
Still glittering with dew
The booklet said the view was hne,
And that Is why / came
Ike a lot OF view for mine.
/ revel In the same.
scrutinize each scenic spot,
OF gazing get my I'll,
Rejoicing that the same will not
Be added to the bill.
scruhnize the veFdant earth,
The cascade and the peak;
want to get my moneys worth
At twenty plunks a week.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
On the Alert.

THAT handsome doctor az che hotel
seems to be an object of interest TO the
young ladies'
He claims TO be investigating the
theory Of germ transmission by kissing"
'Wen?"
They're hoping he'll cali for volun-
teers."
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
sandwich Slot Machine.

From Popular Mechanics.
A Western inventor has devised a slot
machine for the vending of sandwiches.
In the center of the machine is a refrig-
Grating device to keep the food in good
condition. All the purchaser has to do is
drop his coin in the slot and press a
lever. The sandwiches not sold are sup
posed to be taken out every day and fresh
ones substituted.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

How is the magazine man getting
along whom you hired TO run your news
paper?"
i haven't broken him or all HIS old
habits. When news Is dull he promises
a lot OF fine news for the next number"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Mr. Cannon disputes Mr.. Pinchot's as
sertion that Mr. Roosevelt is THE father
of conservation" Mr.. Pinchot is right
All alleged fathers Of conservation prior
TO Mr.. Roosevelt are paipable frauds
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

IT Is reported. Mr. Newport, that you
were seen yesterday strolling on the
boardwalk with your wife"
Yes: I was with my wife. But. for
goodness sake, don't make a sensation
Of it."
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
just So.

Il shall put In plea OF insanity, and
conduct my own defense"
Don't be too economical You may
prove that you're a fool by acting as
sgour own lawyers but If you want TO
prove insanity you've got 10 have an
alienist"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
Less Lavish.

II saw Uncle Toms Cabin played re-
Gently"
s'So?"
4 think I'll read the book"
You may be disappointed The book
mentions only one little Eva and one
Lawyer Marks"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

From the Houston Post
but are you not afraid that Il you
abruptly cease calling she win have q
case against you for damages2"
IF Il don't / viii have a case against
her father for damages"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

On July Is Canada was evacuated by
the Americans in ZIG; the British evacu-
ated Philadelphia in IT'S; the battle OF
Nfnety-six, S. C., was fought in 17Sl, and
the battle Of Lynchburg, Va, ended in
1854. It is the birthday of Dr.. John Dee,
astrologer and mathematician G527)i DR..
Gilbert White, the naturalist d720;
Frances S. Osgeod. the poet and author
QsD; William Makepeace Thackeray.
the English novelist GslD; James E.
Cabot the American author dszl). and
the Bishop Of Ely GS25). It issthe date OF
the death OF Jane Austen. the English
novelist us1D, and Dean Stanley. the
English divine QSSl)
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

THE continued dry spell has had little
or no effect on the crop Of lynchlngs
down South" observes the Philadelphia
Inquirer As both Ohio and New Jersey.
doubtless. have noticed.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

"A Chicago professor says that skunks
are good 10 eat" notes the Portland Ex-
press. Unanimously. IN all probability,
the lay,nen VIII prefer to take the pro-
fessor's word for II.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Mr.. Roosevelt may have seemed 10 nd
die bit for position IN the beginning Of
that anti-prize fight article. but his fin
ishing jabs were straight from the
shoulder.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
How BE stopped smoI.ing.

From Tit-Bits
Ave you card that old Jim as
stopped smoRing?'
No"
Yes; you see. e's a little nearsighted,
and the other day e emptied his pipe
into gunpowder barrelr
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

The report of the Lodge hlgh-cost-of-
living committee is couched in very dig
nifed language, Of course. even If It does
not say anything whatever worth while.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

hire her own mother as a cook against
the wishes OF her mothers husband. The
servant-girI question gets more and more
complicated every day.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
Ideal Companion.

From Life.
WAS your husband kind to you dur
ing your illness?"
''Koind? All, indade, mum! Moike was
more loike a neighbor thon a husband"
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
An Insinuation.

Prom Life.
Miss Passay is furious with that so
eiety reporter
why So2''
He published the announcement Of
her approaching wedding under the coli
umn headed Late engagements,
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

The statement that Mr.. Pinchot is be-
hind this insurgent row" is more or less
misleading Mr. Pinchot is right in the
middle OF IT,
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Mr.. James Rudolph Garfield might re-
cite his little piece backward next time.
Perhaps the country would be able to
gather a clearer idea Of what on earth
ne is driving at
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

A barbers' convention has resoluted in
favor OF doing away with the ancient
red. .shite. and blue sign. This viii give
the BARRIERS something new to talk about
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

It is somewhat astonishing 10 hear that
the turtles are disappearing throughout
the country We read every day OF
autos turning turtle.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

In view OF the fact that IT costs $780,
coo day to run this government, let US
be thankful that the government has
never yet taken a notion to fly.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

We feel reasonably certain the colonel
kissed the blarney stone while In Ire
land recently. Everybody who goes 10
see him at Sycamore HiH comes away
beam.ng
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Now that the biggest hammer in the
world has been located in Italy, Mr..
Ballinger probably feels sure somebody
will bring it over here TO use on him.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

In this country we wonder what Mex
ico would do without Diaz; in Mexico
they wonder what this country would do
without Roosevelt
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
Ultimate Consumers.

Rubber is going up"
Yes; and I've got to buy overshoes."
'Oyershoes? Shucksl I've got to buy
tires
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Margaret uIington's husband says he
intends TO be her manager That sub
dued chuekle you hear proceeds from Mr..
Daniel F'rohman.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

A s75-per-plate political dinner was
given recently in Chicago. Can this be
our old 81 friend logged out in up-to-the-
minute raiment?
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

writer thinks col Roosevelt has
been led astray." The colonel may be
astray; but If he is he went astray Of
his own free will and accord-nobody led
him
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
Caution 10 Voters.

From the Dallas News
No brave voter should vote for any
candidate unless he can do so without
holding his nose.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Judge Hart abandons foriorn hope"
says the Albany CGa) Herald. The
judges "forlorn hope" was peace in Geor-
gla politics.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

Mr. Box has decided not 10 run for
Congress in Texas" says the Allentown
Democrat. Somebody must have put the
I'D on Mr. Box
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

II is curiously illustrative OF the nice
ties Of our language that we so often
call up people for the purpose Of calling
them down
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

General Humidity executed a flank
movement against Uncle joe" but the
old warrior was far from routed. never
theless.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

A Missouri court has decided that It is
a pedestrians duty to dodge the autos.
The pedestrian long ago decided it 10 be
wise.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18
End of the Romnnee.

The wedding ends the romance.
And there We close the book.
Nor need we care.
The next affair
Is trouble with the cook.
The Washington herald., 1910-07-18

The Kansas courts are to be called
upon TO decide whether woman may
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27
FAMILY OF RAWN
ABAND0NS The
MURDER THEORY

Chicago, July 27.-Coroner Hoffman
announced today that the relatives of
Ira G. Rawn, former president of the
Monon, have abandoned the theory
that he was shot by a burglar and
reached the conclusion that he was
killed by bullet from his own revol-
YER in a scuffle with an intruder
The $1,000.000 estimates of the late
railway mans wealth made by persons
in close THOUGH with the Illinois Cen
tral graft investigation were complete
ly overturned yesterday when it was
announced by the Rawn family mem
bers and theR attorneys that the
estate, aside from the life and ac-
cident insurance, would amount to less
than s150,ooO and possibly be under
$125, ,000
Mr.. BURY made the statement thai
Mr. Rawn's estate would amount to
from 100000 to s125,0oO. outside the
life insurance. which viii amount to
something over $4,000, and the acci-
dent insurance, which, with "accumula-
ltions." as placed at s131.500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27

loss of time because of extreme wealth
er than any of the other agents. That
the service lost none of the men from
freezing to death and that every man
returned safe is a matter of congratu
lation and good fortune. There were
more deaths from the weather in this
section during the past winter than in
all the other years in total-cases. too.
in which those who met such deaths
did not begin to go through the sacri-
flee and privation that these agents of
the service did. And all of the men
covered hundreds Of miles over the
ice and snow in weather ranging from
80 to 20 degrees below zero, the aver
age being about 40 below"
All the travelling was done on dog
sleds, from seven to nine animals be-
ing used with each sled. The agents
were paid SO day and extra for the
use of their vehicles. Generally 1t was
necessary for two men to go together.
SO that in case of accident to one the
other could proceed with the labor, for
the census must be taken whatever
the cost in life or money.
Especial pains were taken to find
every resident, and we are told that
each cabin was visited unless to reach
1t would cost more than two days of
time. In such exceptional instances
the facts were recorded from reports.
Trails were unbroken throughout the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27

surface, together with glimpses of his
operations in the stock market.
Two prominent stock exchange firms
admitted having had him as a custom
er, and it became known that only a
few weeks ago his standing as a spec
uiator was placed before the officers
Of the New York stock exchange,
scrutinized and found acceptable.
The attention of the exchange had
been called to his speculations by a
firm which carried one of his accounts,
hut as cashier of his bank he was rated
as an official, and the exchange au-
| thorities decided that he could not be
barred under the rules which prohibit
clerks and, minor employees of firms
from specializing.
| Missing Shares Listed.
! Throwing all secrecy aside, the
Russo-Chinese bank gave out for the
first time the full list of missing
shares which Wider is accused of steal
ing, in addition to the sSO,00o' in bonds
announced last week. The list of
oudlOo lOAlOWo. I,OOU shares TSuuSyi-
vania railroad, 1900 shares Baltimore
& Ohio, 500 shares Missouri, Kansas
& Texas, $50 shares Northern Pacific,
! 500 shares Reading, 200 shares Tennes-
see Copper, 200 shares New York Gen.
trail, 200 shares Great Northern Ore,
200 shares Wabash preferred, $50
shares American Smelling and Rein
ing, 100 shares st. Paul, 100 shares
General Electric company, 100 shares
Atchison, so shares Southern Pacific,
so shares American Locomotive, so
shares Erie first preferred, 25 shares
Great Northern.
Firm Threw Out Account.
A member of the firm of J. S. Bache
& Co. made the following statement: !:
I'VE had an account with Wider, but
threw 1t out on July 8, 1909, because it
became active and we were suspicious.
When the account became active the
firm asked Wider to submit a financial
statement This he refused to do
Leon B. Ginsberg, counsel for Wider,
said that he had no idea where Wider
cation with him.
ct do not believe Wider has 'salted'
away penny from the stocks ee has
taken" said Ginsburg 'T think It
will be found that all of the securities
we're used in speculation and that he
was wiped out on the higher marginal
transactions in Wall street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27

former followers of William j. Bry-
an, Permanent Chairman Smyth of
the democratic platform convention
of a test vote of the gathering,
which practically took from Mr.. Bry-
an the democratic leadership of Ne
braska which he has maintained for
90 years.
The vote came on a motion made
by Congressman G. NJ. Hitchcock, a
candidate for the senatorial nominal
tion, and in effect was to eliminate
the introduction of platform planks,
with accompanying speeches, unless
submitted as a section of the ma
jority or minority report of the COM
mittee on resolutions.
Charges of "GaS RULE
Mr.. Bryan, seated as a member of
the Lancaster county delegation, was
upon his feet at once with a protest
and proffered an amendment that
would modify the intent of the or
iginal motion. A dozen delegates
made as many motions, and heated
speeches on the subject, the Bryan
adherents denouncing the Hitchcock
motion as gag rule" and their op-
ponents declaring that individual
rule" must not prevail in the conven-
tion. Chairman Smyth then ordered
the roll cali.
As Chairman Smyth read the re-
suit, ASS against the amendment to
(C0nffntad on PoCa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27
PORTER GRILLS
PRESIDENT TAFT
Iowa's Democratic Gubernator-
ial Nominee Points Out the
Failures of Administration.
PETTY POLITICS PLAYED
Quotes Various Republican Leaders
to Show That Party Has Not
Fulfilled Promises.

Ottumwa, Iowa, July 27.-Claude r.
Porter, democratic nominee for gov
ernor of Iowa, addressed the state con-
vention here today. Porter thanked
the people for honoring him and ex-
pressed confidence in his election. He
applauded the efforts of both of the
Iowa senators and the majority of the
states republican congressman to pre-
vent an increase in the tariff This,
he believed, would bring the people
to a realization of their past political
mistakes and help us to bring about
the reform we SO earnestly desire"
Referring to Taft he declared mo
president ever apparently launched his
administration on fairer sea than VII
Lam H. Taft and no president has
rlet with so many breakers in so short
a season" He added that Taft has
already undone all that was accom-
plished by Roosevelt in seven years.
Called Wall street Servant.
The speaker denounced Taft as the
servant of Wall street and declared
him TO be the extremist of petty poll
ticians. He quoted from speeches of
the Iowa senators and other republi-
| cen leaders to prove the Taft admins
tration had not redeemed the party
promise as to the tariff and attacked
the president in regard to the bill
regulating the railways and the income
tax. Porter advised the democrats not
to stand for destruction of the tariff
nor for it's enactment in the interests
Of the. trusts, but for a fair revision
downward so as to afford genuine re.
/ lief to the millions of consumers. He
also declared for the income tax, pop
ular election of senators, regulation of
railroads and economy in government
+ tai expenditures.
New State Central Committee.
The committee on resolutions was
unable to reach a speedy agreement
and a report was not expected until
late this afternoon. The new state
central committee, in order of re-
spective districts. is as follows: Alex
Miller, Washington; J. c. Van I.eLt
Muscatine; T. H. Duffy, Dubuque
Timothy Donovan, Hampton; y. r.
Moore. Anamosa; n. F. Reed, OF.
tumwa; Henry Reigelman, Des
Moines; DIR. ]. w. Reynolds, CIes
ton; ]. J. Hughes, Council Bluffs; J
F. Dalton, Manson; w. H. Beck
Sioux City. Mr.. Reed was made
chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27
BARRIERS TO FIGHT
STATE ANNUAL FEE
Movement Launched at Aurora to
Oppose the New Illinois Lii
cense Law.

Aurora. Ill, July 27.-Aurora bar.
bers have started statewide move.
ment to raise fund to contest in the
higher courts of the state the law re.
Gently passed by the state legislature
compelling all BARRIERS to pay an an.
nual license fee of 81. They expect to
raise $4,000. Attorney s. N. Hoover
OF Aurora will start the test case by
pleading Cyrus Van Dine. an Aurora
barber who refused to pay the license
not guilty when he is arraigned for a
hearing. Van Dine is the first barber
in the state to be arrested for not pay.
ing the fine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-27
Gigantic Volcanic Distur-.
Dances Reported to be
DesoIating Country.
DEATH LIST is HEAVY
Series of Earth Shocks Began
July 22 and 200 Deaths
Have Occurred.

Toxic, japan, July PA long series
of earthquakes with tremendous up
heavals and followed by gigantic vol
canic disturbances on the island of
Usu have done immense damage. The
loss of life cannot even be estimated
as yet, but it is feared that it will be
appalling in its magnitude.
The series of earthquake shocks be-
gan July %. Already there have been
upwards of 200 shocks. Shortly after
the first of the seismic shocks heavy
subterranean rumblings were heard
A hundred or more assures appeared
on the sides of Mount Usu.
Sides of Mountain Crumble.
Violent eruptions followed while
boiling mud were thrown high into
the air. The sides of the burning
mountain began to crumble and col
lapse. Bit by bit 1t fell into the mael-
strom and was converted into red hot
stones and sand and boiling mud.
Yesterday the huge mountain had been
almost leveled with the rest Of the
surrounding country.
For four days a panic has reigned
among the populace in the vicinity of
the burning mountain. Eight thou
sand refugees have abandoned their
homes and are now in dire distress.
They are fleeing to the inland for their
Hires, subsisting as best they may. The
surrounding country is laid waste by
the hot mud and the sand. All vege-
tation has been killed.
Harbor Destroyed.
Later advices say that during the
nlost violent of the earthquake shocks
there was an upheaval of the bottom
OF Usu bay. The harbor itself and
p.ost of the shipping was destroyed.
It is impossible to estimate the loss of
life. But it is known that it will be
very heavy.
The government is making every ef-
fort to relieve the distress of the peo'
pie Warships laden with supplies are
being rushed to the coast. The mill
tary authorities have taken charge OF
the work of relief and 1t promises &c
be thorough.
No word has been heard from Hako-
date, the largest city of the island
with a population of over $4,000. II
may have been destroyed