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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND.
Is This Satisfactory Phrase a Hiding
Place for Greed and Injusticef

From the Kansas City star.
Very few stop to analyze the meaning
OF the phrase, the law Of supply and de-
mand' when it IS offered as an excuse
for rapacity. When you get the answer,
1T is due TO the law Of supply and de-
mand," it's the cue 20 be satisfied and let
that settle it. Yet the situation OF which
you complain may be an artificial. not q
natural, condition. false manipulation
Of the supply with which the natural de-
mand must be met.
Should. then, this GLIB explanation. "the
law OF supply and demand" be allowed
TO be a stone wall for greed or injustice
TO hide behind? II a given condition pro-
duces less Of a necessary Of living than a
better condition would produce, then the
change OF condition should be made. even
Il It involves very radical departures
from the existing Industrial or political
order. And II by artificial means the sup
ply is contracted OF cornered, 10 be doled
out at the highest prices the people will
stand. the people should refuse TO stand
such grim triclIery at all
in all unusual and critical times the
people act sensibly and forcefuIly concern
ing such matters. San Francisco did not
think OF permitting the bakers and butch
-ers TO charge anything they could get for
their bread and meat in the time Of the
earthquake and FIRE. The bakers and
butchers did not even think OF attempt
ing extortion then and Of pleading "the
law Of supply and demand" in excuse.
Yet IL IS Just as distressfUl not to have
enough 70 eat when there has not been a
fire as when there has been a fire. IN
deed, persons find Il easier 70 get along
on not enough when the majority OF
others are IN the same plight than when
most OF the others are gOTging.
Cannot this country. without any VIC
lent social spasm, realize that a "1aissez
fare" doctrine which will not do for an
emergency is not good for any time?
VIII II not see that-tor one specific illus
trstiOn-the economic law OF supply and
demsnd--the law that one quart OF water
viii not Ill two empty quart cups-is be-
ing twisted out Of all natural legality by
being made q law unto greed and ign0r-
ance?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
-LIITLITIIITTT TTIITTTTTTTTE

gardening, Of the sproutIng Of cabbage
at this ungenial season The name OF
'Sol-monatt" was afterward conferred
upon it, in consequence of the return Of
the luminary Of day from the low course
in the heavens. which for some time he
had been running. The common emble-
maticdl representation Of February is a
man, in a sky-colored dress, bearing i'm
his hand the astronomical sign Pisces. "
February flll-dyke'- was the name also
given to this wet, slushy month by our
English forefatherS. for when the snow
melted, the rivers overlooked. the dykes
brimmed over, and long leagues Of land
were under water This circumstance
was the means Of calling forth the fol-
lowing proverb:
February FL the DIXIE
Either with the black or white
This referred either TO rain or snow.
Popular wisdom recognizing an advan-
tage in its adhering to the wintry char
acter. the above rhyme having occasion
ally added to it
If it be white it's the better 10 like.
Other rhymes supported the same view,
for in Rays collection of English pro-
verbs We have.
The Welsl,nan would rather see his dam on her bier.
Than see a fair Febreer,
And similarly expressed in the Scotch
collections:
A the months O. the year
Curse a fair Februeer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
The Wisdom Of the Woodnecker

Let US pause a moment. as we progress
with the arguments denunciatory of the
high cost of living, the total depravity OF
trusts. and the aH-round cussedness Of
plutocracy in general the while we con-
slider the wisdom Of the humble wood
pecker as he applies it to the isolated
problem Of food
The woodpecker, for real practical
working knowledge and foresight. has
the owl bedecked in a dunce-cap and
arrayed in motley. This smart little bird
is able 10 see far beyond the end of his
bill. He not only lays aside things for
rainy day, but he makes them work
while they walt. When autumn leaves
begin TO fall and hints of frost are in
the atmosphere, the woodpecker puts in his
spare moments hiding Fat. juicy acorns in
nice little cavities pecked out by himself
in ancient and decaying pine trees. BY
the time winter has wrapped old earth
in it's chill embrace and clothed the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Presidential Succession.

Prom the New York American.
In case OF the removal, death, OF resig-
nation or inability of both the President
and Vice President, then the Secretary
of State shall act as President until the
disability Of the President or Vice Presi-
dent is removed or a President IS elected
The rest Of the order Of succession Is
Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary OF
War, Attorney General, postmaster Gen
eral, Secretary Of the Interior, Secretary
of Agriculture. and Secretary of Com
merce and Labor. The acting President
in case Congress is not in session, must
call a special session, giving twenty days
notice
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
The Clock Suffered. Too.

From Success.
ing, met an old college chum on the
street. They had some hours together
and other things. As the tardy one
steaIthiIy assembled the stairs on reach
ing home, out of the darkness came his
wife's voice
What time is it," she asked, sternly.
1T is j-j-j-j-ust one" ne stammered.
The words were scarcely uttered when
the old-fashioned clock on the landing
gave four labOriOus strokes.
do you hear that" she asked, sharply
But, my d-d-ear." he rejoined pleas
antly, 'y-yOu mustn't mind that
k-k-clock. It's l-l-l-like me-"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Goose Thirtr-tmo Years Old.

From the OslethorTc Echo.
John Henry MattoX, whose home is in
Goosepond district. is possessor of a
goose thirty-two years old. Its next
birthday comes in June. The goose stands
a good chance of living quite a while
longer. And doubtless Mr.. Mattox would
not part with the fowl that has been a
member Of his barnyard family for so
long for any consideration.
There is also among his collection of
fowls a peafowl that if it lives to cele-
brate its next birthday will be thirty
five years old.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
UNCLE SANS PAY ROLL.
Coming to BE an Enormous Burden
for Country to Bear


for Country to Bear.
From the indianapolis News
It is well that the people of this country
should realize what a burden their gov
eminent is coming to be. We know what
vast sums have been spent and are being
spent for army and navy and pensions,
but We do not always realize how great
has been the increase in the ordinary ex-
penditures
It was pointed out during the last cam
paign that almost 10000 names had been
added to the nations pay roll during the
administration Of President Roosevelt
This involved an increase Of salaries OF
SO, 100000 The Increase in employees was
at the rate OF 1900 year. and in sal
aries OF Sl0O00,C0O a year IN the last
full year Of Mr.. Roosevelt this rate Of
increase was exceeded. the number Of
new employees being 1880. And the fig
ures are still climbing We now have
900 public servants, as against 32S 900
| last year
These figures should give US pause. We
are now paying more than 100000 In
salaries alone. Each man, woman, and
child is being taxed $3.50 each year sim
| ply for the ordinary expenses Of the gov
eminent, a sum which used 70 be almost
enough 20 meet all expenses, ordinary
and extraordinary No one doubts that
the government could. II it were organ
| ICED and conducted on business princi-
/ ples-as It probably never will be-be
| carried on for one-half the amount now
used 10 maintain II.
: But even If we cannot get on a business
basis, we ought 10 be able to make some
retrenchment In our pay roll The land
/ is filled with special agents, secret ser
vice men, Inspectors, and inspectors OF
/ inspectors. Special counsel have been
I hired 10 do work which other men were
+ paid for doing and should have done.
Assistant attorneys have multiplied be-
| yond all reason. And the result is now
/ before US. Nor have we reached the end.
/ II IS not surprising that the President
should have good deal 10 say about
economy. II IS an old-fashloned and al
most forgotten virtue. IN these days OF
/ high prices and mounting taxes, il IS well
I that We should give some attention n
/ saving money. All this money comes out
/ Of the people, much OF il from those who
/ cannot shift the burden OF taxation
| that is, the poorer people, the much
tslked-of ultimate consumers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Mrs. Christy declares that she will not
have such an insignificant creature as
her husband attached 10 her" says
the Cincinnati CommerciaI-Tr Tribune And
Mrs. Christy is said to have been the
perfectly lovely" model for the great
majority of her husbands famous pic
lures,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
A LITTLE NONSENSE,
ONE OF THE CHORUS.

ONE OF THE CHORUS.
II all the worlds a stage,
As some aver,
The playbill has me slated as
A villager.
l get no speaking role,
Like other men;
No chance for me except TO be
A citizen.
No matter what the scene,
The only place
can call mine is back in line
AS populace.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
lie Declines.

Mister" inquired Dusty Rhodes.
have you got any old clothes you don't
want?"
NO. but here is an old automobile
you may have"
Thanks, but I have enough trouble
supplying me own wants without begging
gasoline from door 70 door"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Force of Habit,

7 understand that all-star cast was
rather lauguid.
Yes, they played poorly for stars
Even the life they put into the mob
scene was accidental, and came about
merely through each OF them trying to
grab the center Of the stage"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Cnme I'm Nicely

MY husband has always preferred
bruuettes, which was very fortunate for
me"
AS TO how"
"Why, when We were married he had
enough locks Of hair on hand 10 make
me an elegant set Of pufrs"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

The magazine editors appear finally to
have discovered a rank odor about the
Post-ofiice Department, notwithstanding
the fact that it seems to have escaped
their attention heretofore. The wind has
changed, we opine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

One way of fighting the beef trust is by
putting your surplus money In chicken
farms. A concerted war along that line
doubtless would be a short one and
merry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

"a prophecy is heard from Washington
that. at the present rate of progress.
the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation will
last about nineteen years, says the Pitts
burg Dispatch. That, however, will beat
the Brownsville case. which seems likely
to go or forever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
4 Revelation to Us, Also.

Prom the IOToka Capital.
Speaking of the nutritive properties Of
foods, 1t seems from the Ohio State Jour
nal that there are 4l,593,Ol0 ergs in one
calory. We had no idea there were so
many.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
A RuSr Wnnnn.

From the Boston Herald
Have you ever wondered about your
husbands past?''
Dear me, no; I have all I can do in
taking care Of his present and worrying
about his future"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
The Newest Fad.

Some Of our society women are as
slsting the shirt-waist strikers
How interesting" murmured Mrs. De
Style. You may put me down as a
patroness whenever they have another
strike"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
No Hard FeeIInE!

From the Kansas City Journal
Clerk-The hotel is so crowded. sir, that
the best We can do is 10 put you in the
same room with the proprietor.
Guest-That viii be all right: just put
my valuables in the safe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

IF America had a poet laureate. Riley
would he the man." says the Indianapolis
News We doubt It, The usual methods
OF distributing political favors hardly
warrant the assumption.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
A Gnnd PInn.

We might fOregO the scars,
The fractured joints,
And wage our future wars
Merely for points,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

The president Of the National League
advises kindness and consideration for
the umpire The umpire gets plenty Of
sympathy and good advice during the
close season for umpires, of course
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
PEOPLE AND THINGS.
PnneI Money.


Although generally recognized the world
over as the most satisfactory and con-
venient form Of currency, paper money
Is not a modern idea. Marco Paulo. the
celebrated traveller. a native Of Venice,
announced 10 Europe after one Of hts
trips into the Orient that paper money
had been in use in China under the
Mogus. Subsequently this popular form
Of currency was introduced by the Mo
guls into Persia. where the notes called
were djaOu, or dJaw, a word apparently
derived from the Chinese schaio. which
means "a want Of specie" The fact
that the Moguls used paper money in
China and Persia brought about the be-
lief that they were the originatOrs Of it.
But we find in the history OF Tschingh.z
Kahn. as well as in that OF the Mogul
dynasty in China. published In 179. a
reference 10 the suppression Of the paper
| money which was In use under the
| dynasty Of SOung. which antedated the
Mogul dynasty The author Of this his
tory also mentions a new species Of
notes which were substituted for previ-
GUS issue in the year 11a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
There's 4 Good Time Coming.

From the Kansas City Times.
IF the people bust the beef trust, II
may make lumber cheaper, too"
How"
If people don't eat meat they won't
consume toOthpicks."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
The SkiIIfuI Feminine.

From Life.
The Girl trather weary. at u.35 .. M
I don't know a thing about baseball,
The Beau-Let me explain it TO you.
The Girl-Very well, give me an illus
tration Of a home run.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
He Is Posted.

''The man who really knows how TO
order steers a middle course. He doesn
demand s. worth of ham and eggs"
Il see"
Nor does he call for a Decent portion
Of terrapin."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Chicago University professors are try
ing to discover the cause of sleep" says
the Rochester Herald. That, indeed
probably is keeping them awake far into
the night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Is Alaska Unappreclativeg

From the Kansas City Star
AIassa. also is ASKING for home rule. Can 8,
be that Alaska is lacking IN appreciation Of its
beueaceut Guggcnheim rlle1
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

If We do not slaughter the cattle for
meat, the cattle will eat up all the grass,
and then the price of breakfast foods
will advance again. Say. how are We
10 beat this game, anyway?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
The Proceedings So Fer.

Prom the Louisville Courier-JournaI.
Tie proceedings at Washington 50 Ear have not
tended 70 rchabdtate Mr. Balluger 70 endear
the Guggenheims 20 the plblic. OF TO increase our
pride il our national administration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Bangs are to be fashionable again. It is
whispered. Since the rat" fad became
so general. We have been inclined to re-
tract all the mean things we have ever
said about bangs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

"A fish with legs has been discovered
in Pittsburg." says the Norfolk Virgtnian-
Pilot Merely the ordinary variety OF
Pittsburg sucker" perhaps.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Senator Depew's Joking Ways.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Senator Depew Is csryiHg bis mania for jokirs
the stTaining point when he inspires the report
that he wiIl again be a candidate for the Senate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

February is now In our midst Remem-
ber Westinghouse, If you arc going TO
do any baseball Dragging this season, the
time 10 get busy is at hand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

It seems rather curious that nobody
ever thinks it worth while to write sensi-
bic words for a popular air, OF a popular
air for sensible words
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

As a theoretical trust buster, Judge
Kenesaw Mountain Lands is magnif-
cent; but the trusts do not seem to pay
the fines. nevertheless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

1.-THE Senate has ruled that Webster's
Dictionary IS out Of date" notes the
Brooklyn Eagle. Still. the present Sen
ate probably would rule old Daniel Web
steF out Of date. II he should come 20
life and seek TO tell it a thing or two.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

A famous astronomer says the new
comet is liable to split into fragments at
any moment. Must be a Democratic sort
OF luminary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Col. Roosevelt rides a horse in Africa
named Tranquility" That is enough TO
make the horse laugh every time he
thinks Of IT,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Mary had a little lamb, a little mint
sauce too. She had 1t in a restaurant.
and the check made Mary blue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Congress Would BE Unnecessary.

From the Jackson Miss News.
With Roosevelt Speaker Of the National Houss
Of Representative has beeu suggested the oDun-
try might save some money by s5oiishing Congress
outright.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Congregational Inaction,

From the Charleston News and Courier.
There is 50 much for Congress 20 do, and Con
gTess is doing 80 httlel
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off
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Sailors Stop Chewing.

According to reports from the Navy
Department, the tradition man-o wars
man. who made # practice Of rolling
his quid 20 the other side and ppitting
on his hands preparatory 10 taking 10
his guns, is a thing Of the past II IS
said that the habit OF chewing tobacco
Is no longer an essential characteristic
Of the man behind the gun. as he is rap
idly coming to the conclusion that he
doesn't care for chewing tobacco, any
way, simply because It is a rather dis
gushing habit, and can be done away
with while he is about his tasks The
Navy Department last year contracted
for 10000 pounds Of chewing tobacco for
the use Of sailormen. This years con-
tracts viii call for only about one third
Of that amount, The modern sailor is
getting 20 be a much daintier sort Of
person than the historian and the novel
list has pictured to Us Nowadays he
much prefers a cigarette or a clay pipe
TO quid Of tobacco. but. on the whole
he IS less inclined 10 both nicotine and
grog than he has ever been before.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

If Uncle joe IS bowled over this SEES
sion. will that, too, be charged Up 10
Halley's comet?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

kissing is overdone," says Boston
woman. kissing is very rare in Boston.
we thought
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

The comelately comet has two tails
visible alike in prohibition and ant-pro-
hibition territory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
Views Are at Variance.

From the indianapolis News
There is still another fine opening for raprroche-
ment Senator Lodge says that prices are lower
In this country than they are abroad and Secretary
Wilson says they are higher. Perhaps it all de-
ponds On what kind Of investigation is made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

II Mr.. Roosevelt ever is elected Speaker,
We predict that what he says will CO.
ali right
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Senator Jeff Davis. OF Arkansas,
does not see why that fellow Vardaman
wants 20 come around butting in" says
the Baltimore Sun. Senator JEFF may
safely bid HIS rampant enxiety a long
farewell with respect to that. it seems.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

should think his position on the fence
would tend rather to calmness and peace
of mind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

a large number OF people fear the meat
boycott viii never grow 10 mans estate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

King Edward is said to be victim Of
overstrung nerves. With both the Lords
and the Liberals claiming a victory, we
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

We fear Senator Aldrich is planning
neither to retire nor 10 turn the other
cheek.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
No Room for Peoples Approval.

trom the Detroit News.
Covered With Aldrich. Havemeyer Cary and Can
non 20. X" marks there is scarcely room on
Senator Burrows for the stamp Of the people s
approval
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

Well. well! II is pleasant 10 see Paris
getting in out Of the wet, IS Il not?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01
The Constitution Comes First.

From the Dessert News
Conservation Is good. but really it should no
be placed above the Constitution.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-01

One OF the stock fixtures monopolIzng
the comfortable dIvans In the hotel pea
cock alleys IS the giddy young girl scarce
~ opt Of her teens. but feeling real
naughty and venturing 10 firt with red
neCktied and tTouser-Cufed Percy or Tom.
or Dick, or Harry, or anybody. Should
the victim bite, Muriel invites herself 10
tea or "a little salad" and Percy
ponies up, even though he viii have 70
get along on d quarter for the balance
or the week. Il IS surprising how many
nice girls are following this practice.
II is safe 10 say that mother doesn't
know"