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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

is not their martyrdom that stands out
so patiently; it is their utter foolishness
and unreasonableness.
The voice of English women demanding
suffrage has been heard and, according
TO its Importance in relation to other
governmental affairs. has been needed
Already Premier Asquith has promised
that the issue will be urged In Par
lament at the earliest opportunity,
though the serious matters that are now
pending in Parliament make such an
issue as this quite secondary in I'm
portanee. With this assurance Mrs.
Pankhurst and her followers are not sat
ished. and hence the riots and the rid
icule
The suffrage workers in England might
do we'll to take a leaf out Of the Ameri-
can book The American women who are
believers In the cause OF equal suffrage
are quite as ardent. quite as brave, quite
as energetic as their English cousins,
but they have more discretion. They
recognize that nothing is to be accom-
plished by fitting at windmilis; that to
put themselves in the attitude of rowdies
and hoodlums is to hurt. not help. their
cause. The result has been that the
American woman has triumphed largely
in her battle for the suffrage, BY peace.
full and reasonable methods. she has
gained the right TO vote in some States
though in many cases this right is lin
| tied 10 certain questions well within
the sphere or womans influence and
work In the State OF Washington
woman has won the unqualified suffrage
and out there one never heard Of a
sufragette riot or militant demonstration
Mrs. Pankhurst and her class are away
behind the times, not ahead Of them. as
she. perhaps, fondly imagines Men. ever
prime ministers. are usually willing tc
go TO almost any length to ''oblige a
lady" but when it comes 10 a question
Of intrusting more power to women who
use what little they have now 20 make
nuisances and lawbreakers Of themselves
they may we'll hesitate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
LOST RICH WIDOW.
He Failed TO Put Stamp on Letter
and BIames Dead-Ietter Office.

He Failed TO Put Stamp on Letter
and BIames Dead-Ietter Office.
From the Newark Star.
ITS curious about things. isn't it?''
said the man who had something On his
mind and wanted to talk.
Yes" replied the man addressed, but
without interest
It's curious. how a teller gets into a
box and then out again?'
Yes"
you know the Widow spicer. of
course.
"Oh, yes"
Il heard last month that she had come
into $4,000 Sat right down and proposed
marriage by letter and rushed the letter
on"
weir
Didn't hear from her In answer.
Here's the letter Forgot 10 stamp IL.
and 1t went to the Dead Letter Office.
Just got it back Suppose II had reach
ed the widow and she had accepted me?"
What do you mean?'
why. a week ago I heard that she
didn't have ten cents 10 her name. Curl
Gus, amt itg
yes but I can beat It. 1 married
the Widow Spieer FIVE days ago.
Gee whizi"
"And intead Of having S50.OO0 she had
$75.OOo"
''Say-say-s' exclaimed the other, as
he threw up his hands; but he could get
no farther.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
DEMENTIA AT CARDS.
VIII Contest Opens Subtle Question
of Mental UnsOuBdness.

Frum the New YORK World
The contest of a viii In the surrogate's
court has brought up new and subtle
question OF mental unsoundnAss on which
1t Is desirable to have the testimony OF
the best alenists. Does inability TO re-
member the trump in bridge constitute
insanity, and are there paranoiac symp-
toms in the habit If looking at a turned
trick?
Allegations TO this effect are made in
the suit TO break the Crerand viii on the
ground of the testator's incompetency,
and the verdict viii be OF wide social con-
sequence. Does discarding from strength
or weakness col.note any relation TO a
corresponding mental condition?
Bridge has been held responsible for
many sins. II it is now TO figure in
alienist testimony and a players sanity
made TO depend on his manner OF play,
no time should be lost in providing prece-
dents to enable players to conform their
game to the medico-legal requirements.
II they follow Dalton as against Elwell
or Street, or vice versa. is the fact pre-
sumptige evidence of mental bias? In
view OF the general increase Of insanity
and the new danger OF bridge dementia
to which irregular methods of play may
conduce, It is important to have the game
standardized by means OF court de-
cisions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
The A. and N. Football Game.

Yesterday the eyes OF the sport-ioving
people of the country were focused on
Philadelphia and the football contest
between the army and the navy. repre-
scented by the cadets at West Point and
Annapolis. Several thousand people
went to Observation-Disclosures of Wash
ington. New York, Baltimore. and other
cities-to see the game. a list of the
box-holders shows that large proportion
OF them were taken by members OF the
army and navy, most OF them resident in
Washington; by diplomats, Cabinet min
listers, members of Congress. and so on.
In order to see this game, vast sums of
money were spent Besides the thou
sands paid out for seats to the game
itself. the hotels OF Philadelphia were
crowded and prosperous; Philadelphia
merchants, Philadelphia transportation
lines. and many other industries were
largely benefited.
All this is worthy OF remark only for
the reason that there is a strong feeling
that by rights this annual game between
the army and navy should be held in
Washington. Here. practically, is the head
quarters of the army and navy; here. in
the person OF the President. resides the
Commander-in-Chief of both the army
and navy, and his presence should grace
the occasion. We believe that II there were
concerted action at the National Capital.
this event conld be brought to Washing
ton, TO the great benefit Of the city. The
big tract of land Just below the White
House. known as the White Lot, would be
an ideal place for it. Ali that would De
necessary would be for Washington TO
erect the necessary boxes and grand
stand. This is a matter that the Board
Of Trade OF the Chamber OF Commerce
might well md It profitable 20 consider.
II proper representations were made.
there Is no doubt that the game could
be brought here. II the President merely
signihed his desire 20 have the game
played here. we should get 1t. We think
It is decidedly worth trying for.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
4 BIaeksmith statemnan.

From the New York American.
Col Richard w. Austin. Congressman
from the Second Tennessee district. the
heart OF the mountains III that State,
comes back to Congress victorious in a
hard fight with Col Nathaniel Hale. a
Republican and a former Representative
The Democrats made no fight in this dis
trict
Col Austin went over the mountain
country on horseback. One day. after a
six hours walk over trail. he found a
magistrate, who is the county black
smith. aud introduced himself. Squire.
said the Representative, II am mighty
pleased TO know you. I have been send
ing you my literature. Have you been
getting and reading it?''
The squire looked Mr.. Austin over for
minute In a stern. judicial sort OF way.
and then he spoke; Yes; I have been
gittin' your stuff. and you are certainly q
noisy pup"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
POLITICAL VIEWS.
Opposed 10 Tariff Agitation.


From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
AS TO further tarin tinkering, 1t is to be
hoped that this country has seen its last
general revision. No committee of either
House or Senate can. offhand. formulate
a tariff law that viii not be criticised,
while the fact that an existing law Is In
process of revision is always disturbing
to business.
President Taft is, in our opinion, entire
ly right. He does not hold tarin law
TO be sacred, but he does believe that
these periodical upheavals which come
with general revisions are destructive. He
would have the tariff considered one
schedule at a time. and he would have
that consideration based upon the accu-
rate information furnished by tariff
board or commission.
But II IL is going 10 see its wishes ful-
filled It viii have 10 induce the country
to reverse itself at the November election
Of 1912, for Democratic Congressman as
a rule have no use for tariff boards or
commissions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
UNwELCOME WINDS.

From Greenland's icy mountains,
From Iceland's hills.
Where frozen are the fountains
And all the rills,
The wintry winds come roaring;
They fume and fuss,
Their sullen wrath outpouring
To bother US.
Why don't these chilling breezes
To Ceylon fit?
There every cold wave pleases
And makes a hit.
While Egypt's flags hang Imply
The cold winds fuss
And hang around here, simply
To bother US.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
ToId by Gov.-eIeet wiIson.

Ffom the Milwaukee Free Press
After A J. Schmitz. Democratic candi-
date for governor ct the recent election,
had paid a glowing tribute TO Woodrow
Wilson ct the luncheon given in his
honor, the New Jersey governor-elect
said:
Every time I listen 10 any glowing
tribute from the gentlemen who introduce
me, look around to see If there are any
Princeton men I'm the audience" he said.
1T reminds me Of a story ! once heard
about an old lady who attended side
show for the first time.
when this old lady entered the tent
she was attracted by man who pretend
ed 20 read newspaper through a three
inch board. The startled old lady paused
IN amazement. and then with a squeal
she bolted for the door
Mercy me- she cried. this is no
place for me with my thin dress on
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

From the Atlanta Constitution.
II use ter think" said Brother Dickey,
dat Satan likes ter git holt er de mil
lionaires, kaze dey hez got money ter
burn, but I've bout come ter de concIu-
sion dat it don't take long ter burn
money. an wen it goes oil Satan starts
on de millionaires derselves. feedin' de
fire wld EN- Wen he runs short er hard
coal; so I'm thankful dat l amt no MIL
lOnaire''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Harding and His wafnes.

From The s. Paul Disfateh-
The Republican nominee for governor
OF Ohio at the recent election is very
fond OF wafies
II have a regular formula for eating
waffies," said Mr.. Harding TO a friend,
and I recommend il 10 every one, You
eat the first fourteen waffies without
strip, but with lots OF butter. Then you
put strip on the next nine. and the last
half dozen you eat just simply swimming
in sirup Eaten that way, waffies never
hurt anybody
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

From an Exchange.
You can't get away from Shakespeare.
He. TOO, knew mattresses and shop girls
who put all their faith in the hair they
were able to pile upon their heads. Hear
him:
Look Oh beauty,
And you shall zee tis purchased BY the weight
Which therein works miracle N nature,
Making them lghtest that wear most G II:
So are those crisped. snaky golden locks.
Which make such Want0n ganools with the wind,
TIpou supposed fairness, often known
To be the doWry Of a second head.
The skull that bred them in tbs sepulcher.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
CLYDE Fitch,n Estate.

Ffom TIE NfW fork SUI,
Surrogate Willard approved the final
accounting of the estate of the late
Clyde Fitch, the playwright, Mr.. Fitch
had large country home in the town
Of Bedford The gross amount Of the
estate of Mr. Fitch is s2l2. 727.S9. made up
of stocks. bonds. and real estate The
sole heir is his father. William Goodwin
Fitch
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
.siIence I'm Court"

fr0m 80 Ezcbange.
An amusing story is told by G. A. Tor
rey. in "a Lawyers Reeollections, Of
a court crier in Bristol. who, when sud
denly awakened by a peal of thunder
from a sound sleep during a session OF
the supreme Court brought his fist down
on his desk and shouted in a stentorian
tone, silence in the COURT.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Praying for Guidance.

From The Houston Fosi-
Now let the Democracy consecrate its
energies 10 the single purpose OF showing
the country that it can be majority
party without causing people to think
that the world has placed premium on
those mental and moral peculiarities
which distinguish idiots from rational
beings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Taiked from Experience

From the Arkansas Gazette.
John. John whispered an alarmed
wife. poking her sleeping husband in the
ribs. Wake up, John; there are bur-
glars In the pantry and they're eating all
my pies"
well. what do Wa care mumbled
John. rolling over, so long as they don
die in the houseq'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

Unavoidable Delay.

Firm the Chicago Tribune,
These are the kilograms that passed be-
tween the publishing house and the own
er of the summer resort hotel;
What is the reason you have not sent
US the copy for the pamphlet announcing
your summer opening2'
II mailed the copy all right. but the
train was delayed several days by snow
drifts along the route.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

From the New Orleans T7csyupe.
The successful fight waged against
Speaker Cannon during the last session
OF Congress by means OF a combination
OF insurgent Republicans and Democrats
has created the desire on the part OF the
insurgents that the power OF the Speaker
should be further curtailed and the power
10 appoint committees be also taken from
him and lodged In the House itself Il
may be doubted whether the Democrats
viii aid the insurgents In carrying out
such a programme. now that they are 10
control the next House OF Representa-
tives, and can therefore AFFORD 20 be in
dependent Of any help from the insurgent
Republicans.
With the Speakership in their own
hands, the power welded by the Office
will be regarded in very different light
by Democrats.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Onnosed by Labor.

From the New Bedford Standard,
The New York Evening Post suggests
President Eliot as a successor to Senator
Lodge That will not be. No Democratic
.IegtsIatOr-and few. If any Republicans
would dare face the storm OF protest
which would come from the labor unions
at such a suggestion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
When Enthusiasm Takes Wings.

From the Ohio STATE Journal.
on occasions when we begin to feel like
coming out for universal suffrage We get
on a street car and see an otherwise APP
parently intelligent woman with ear
rings on.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Now YIN Won DE Goodf

Rockwell GoWal Photograph.
The Photograph still pins its faith 10
the upright, progressive, political integ-
rity OF Theodore Roosevelt. and Believes
that the big stick in his hands is never
welded in an unjust cause, With Roose-
Welt this paper is enlisted not for ninety
days. but until the close OF the war.
Take that darn you.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Eli nf Rnmnnce.

your life as sailor has enabled you
10 tell some interesting Stories"
Yes" said the old salt. Always hay
ing plenty Of time on my hands. / have
been able to read lot of sea novels
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Aerial Cabs.

When it Is cloudy on the mall
And threatens rain,
IT'S now the proper thing to call
A taxiplane.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

The Indiana man who won a coffin on
election day and refused to accept it,
saying he was not ready for it, has got it
coming 10 him all right
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

We rise 10 q question OF privilege. Does
Mr. MARITIME. candidate for United states
Senator from New Jersey. pronounce his
name Just like the cocktail?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Seems Strange.

Those polar explorations aroused very
little permanent interest. after ALL
That's a fact. Nobody has even given
Etah a library, as yet"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

From the Columbus Dispatch
Those Ohio Democrats who have not
yet been mentioned for Senator all feel
that the name OF the winner is not In
Guided in the published list.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

The reason that 1ndiana's population
has not grown in the past decade is prob
ably that as soon as an Indiana author
puts over a best seller he gets out of
the State
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

That line Col. Roosevelt uttered at the
National Press Club Every dog has his
day. but the nights belong 10 the cats. -
seems 10 be puzzling the newspapers Of
the country as much as II 1t were a line
from Robert Browning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
just Slightly.

do you know Borroughs?"
Yes
Intimately"
''oh. no. Only about SIS worth"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
A Growing suspicion.

Il hear you have gone in for domestic
science. now do you ike it?'
Il have a suspicion that I was washing
dishes yesterday. If it happens again. 1
shall drop the course
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

The newspaper men have the greltest
cause 10 be grateful for Thanksgiving
Day. Think of the joy they get in re-
porting what a good time every one else
had
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

It IS really too bad that the great Rus
sian was taken away before the newspa-
pers had agreed whether 1t was correct
to spell his name Tolstoi or Tolstoy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
A Place 10 Loaf.

"That new grocer is certainly an en-.
terprising man."
las to how?''
He has cushioned all the crates in
front of his store
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Nor n Cenufne Case.

Il don't believe I'm really in love this
time"
Why nOt?''
u don't find myself making any high
resolves"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

New York has population Of 9.ll3.279,
and out Of ali those people they ought
to be able to pick worthy successor to
Senator Depew.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

Pullman porters are in favor Of lower
prices for berths; it will leave the pas
sengers more for tips.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

A man who passed the custom-house
the other day wanted TO pay $1,000 duty
on goods entitled 10 come In free. 1t is
thought he is making a bid for a vaude-
vile Job.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

In spite Of the revised rules. it would
seem that prize-1ghting is still much
safer than football.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

II seems TO be about as hard TO prove
the winning OF an altitude record as to
prove that you have discovered the north
pole.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

It Is hardly fair 20 say that those stu
dents OF the University of Virginia who
are afflicted with the pink eye are well
red.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

BY the failure OF the coffee crop in
Brazil. IL is going to be harder than ever
10 get a good cup or Java.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

The motto Of Dlaz seems to be; LET
me retain the cities and I care not how
many rebels sleep upon the plains"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

The trouble with the Burr brothers, who
got all that cash by mail. is that they
cannot live up to their names and stick
to IL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

The hand that slaps the premier Is not
the hand III 20 rule the world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

A society leader in Chicago says that
the number OF real society people there
Is not four but fifteen hundred. Now
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

watch Chicago sending out orders for
more dress suits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

Did you notice the Outlooks Thanks
giving number Neither did we
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

public with q member or the opposite
sex once, or perhaps twice? The
latest victim" was the intrepid era
hame- White, the aviator. whose engage
ment 20 Miss Pauline Chase recently has
been announced by over-eager reporters
in both hemispheres. It appears that the
pretty Pauline had been anxious to see
for herself what made an aeTonlane sail
so gracefully through the air. so one day
she invaded the Enclosure where Mr.. era
hame- White kept his whitewinged Bile
riot TO have a closer view OF it.
Now, il Grahame- White Is anything, he
is exceedingly polite to young ladies' When
he heard Of Miss Chase's request, he
escorted her around with his accustomed
courtesy An enterprising press reporter
and photographer quickly snapped both
at an inopportune moment, with the re
suit that Mr.. Grahame- White recently
had to contradict rumOrs of his en-
gagement, for which there was absolutely
no foundation. And the birdman used
pretty strong language at that.
I often wonder what the much-harassed
Duke of the Abruzzi thinks of the pub
lcity which has been given to his al
legged" engagement 10 Miss Katherine
EIkins2 1 actually have forgotten wheth.
er il was contradicted or confirmed the
last time n American and English jour
nails
Most of the famous actresses. at one
| time or another. have teen engaged TO
men whom they have had more or less
friendly relations with in public, and In
the same way how many OF the unmar-
ried actor-managers have not press
married" their leading ladies'? As for
single army or navy officers. here and
abroad, OF prominent statesmen, they
4 are Engaged" on an average OF at least
| once a month. generally to ladies with
whom the astute pictorial snapshot
man" has seen them, when they, per-
chance. were indiscreet enough to talk tc
lady in public longer than a few mo-
ments at a time.
| II must be rather embarrassing. espe-
cially after an afternoon with a
lady, TO be faced next morning with a
neat little photograph in the paper, an
nouncing ones engagement to her But
then that nowadays may be termed as
one OF the penalties OF single fame.
FLANEUR.
gCopyHght, 100. b. Mcclure Newspaper syndicatAl
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-10-15
GIRLS TAKE UP HoMESTEADs
Young Women In Colorado Prepare to
Teach School and Also Prove
Claims.

Greeley, Col.-Teaching school and
homesteading land will be the COM
bined industries of some fifty young
eastern girls in Weld county this
school year.
Recently these teachers have been
busy building their claim shanties.
and in many cases the girls have
done the work themselves.
Whenever possible four girls have
taken up adjoining quarter sections,
and have erected common home at
the point where the four claims meet,
the house being so arranged that one
room is located on each claim. Each
young woman will occupy the room
on her own land, thus fulfilling the
requirement of the homestead law
which demands that the person taking
up the land live on 1t for a certain
period of the year.