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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Prom the Boston Transcript
Apropos ~lame ducks" now found in
great numbers on the banks of the Po-
tonnac, the phrase was given a particular
vogue by Roosevelt, in one of his pleas
for the strenuous life. about the time he
appointed Joe Blackburn, of Kentucky,
on the Panama commission. When Sec
rotary Loeb was announcing the news 10
9 group Of newspaper men, one of the
latter said: II wonder whether the Presi-
dent Classics Blackburn as lame duck
or a mollycoddle?''
Before Loeb could reply. President
Roosevelt walked into the room and, de-
handing an explanation Of the laughter
following the newspaper mans remark,
the question was again propounded-
Roosevelts reply was a chuckle uttered
as he disappeared in an instantaneous
return TO his private Office, and the doubt
as to the classification was never solved
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the most rigid investigation before they
find place in the realm of therapeutics.
Every year the pharmacists throw out
or reject many more curative agencies
than are added. Day by day the world is
learning more and more that the great
specific against disease and the most po-
tent of all panaceas are right living and
the practice OF common-sense hygiene.
Nature is most relentless and knows ahso-
lutely no forgiveness for the transgres-
sion OF any of her laws. Ia the days of
lusty youth. when man glories in his
strength and heedlessly runs counter to
the well-dehned and very plain rules of
living, there is charged up to his account
many debt that viii be paid by broken
health that no specific. however cunningly
any Of the seventy-five elements may be
combined to produce such. can be ex-
pected to restored
The old sumptuary laws OF Moses and Of
every nation since his time did great
things to preserve public health and to
combat popular ignorance with the strong
arm Of the law. But it COMFORTS better
with the great principles OF self-govern-
ment Of which this country is so proud.
and with the Wanted civilization OF this
age. to devote the best energies of state
and individual to good sanitation. public
health. and the teaching of right living,
than 20 hang credulous hopes on any
miraculous production of the chemists
retort.
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MIR. neneM,s III Omen.

From the New YORK World.
Senator Depew was a visitor at the
White House recently. As it was a
stormy day, Bin Pannell was detailed TO
check umbrellas and hats.
Senator Depew, wearing his usual
smile. shook hands with Pannell and per-
mitted him TO brush the snow of his
coat. after which Pannell handed him a
check for his umbrella.
He glanced at the check and then st
Pannell. his face changing in expression
from one OF good cheer 10 a frown.
What is the trOuble?" asked PannelL
Look" said the Senator.
The check bore the number =
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

The time IS last approaching. according
to J. F. Wilson, of Poulan. Ca. who
was seen at the Raleigh. when pecan
nuts VIII take the place Of meat as
staple food
''The majority OF nuts are admittedly
nutritious. Few Of them are uniformly
expensive said Mr.. Wilson. ~The crop
is almost unfailing. Pecans. just now
beginning 10 develop as an industry in
Georgia class hish with other nuts as
a nOurishiDg form OF diet, easily digested
when ordinary precautions are observed
Candidly. We do not look for them 10
suTplant meat, though We are extreme
" partial 10 a diet OF nuts.
There is a sort OF divinity that hedges
a tenderloin." continued the Georgian.
especially that grown IN Georgia upon
Georgia food stuffs, a lingering. mouth
watering, eonvivial, undying tradition.
that extends also 10 hog jowI and peas,
pork sausage. spareribs, and a few other
Of those meats that Georgia produces in
defiance of the trust These bea1ific. gus
tatory qualities viii for many years re-
sist the onslaught Of even the seductive
Georgia pecan. But Is an adjunct 10
Georgia-raised ham or meat OF any char
acter, a sort of concentrated nourish-
ment. happy seasoning with every meal
Waiter, bring me q pecan steak.
quick"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27
4cussing, Adds to Christmas Fund

HUN tIo llIdu1Illa he7EHl-
To cure themselves of the swearing
habit, eight young business men decided
that for every oath uttered each would
put cents in a Christmas charity recep-
tacIe on a corner near by. When closing
time came that evening one deposited %
cents for fourteen cuss words. another
A. and a third 90 The other five were
able TO expurgate their language
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Col. Cocktails Popular

Everybody along the Panama Canal
thinks about the work. There's very III
tie time for anything else said DR..
T. O. staples. Of Gatun. who is al
taehed to the sanitary department Of the
Zone, and was seen at the Riggs. Dr..
Staples, who has been with the canal
work for three years, is here on fur
Tough
Everything goes like clockwork, due 10
the perfect organization over which Col
Goethals presides and is the moving
spirit. BE is most popular with every
body. from the high-grade skilled
mechanician TO the loWiiest lab0rer. SAM
tary conditions are excellent, yellow fever
Is almost entirely eradicated, and malaria
IS diminishing. We have an excellent
police force, modelled somewhat on the
Canadian system, mostly former soldiers
OF the United States army. There Is no
more infracdon Of the Law in the Zone
than there is AT any other place Of a
similar character and size, which is say
ing a great deal when il is taken into
consideration that peoples from every
nationality are working on the canal"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27
ALTTTLE NONSENSE.
ALL OVER

The atmOsphere's murky.
The world Is askew.
Tho rest Of the turkey
Goes into a stew.
The children are fretful
The mothers upset;
Tho fathers regretfu
At being in debt
At cuts with our neighborS
Our money all spent
We take UP oar labors-
Christmas has went.
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other Duties.

Hubby, fear have been neglecting
the children
That's all right, my dear, so long as
you don't neglect any OF the social in
Justices that your uplift club Is going 20
rectfy."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Placed your order for an automobile
YETI
Got an engagement to-day 70 examine
the 1911 models in house mortgages.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Prom the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Boston police are commanded to arrest
one splitter to-day, two tomorrow. three
the next day, and so on until ali the
people are in Jail or expectoration has
stopped. Hooray for Boston!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Pastor Sheldon says that when the
dramatizauon of TN His Steps" is put
on he win insist on having only religious
actors Luckily, the play does not call
for a big cast.
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A Few Crumbs.

1T must be hard for birdmsn to pick
up a living this weather.
'1t is. No purses are being offered
Kind-hearted citizens ought TO sprinkle a
few dollar bills around their back
Yards
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ono ThIng Snfe.

We doubt If any boy feels drawn.
However reckless he,
To use his little Ratchet on
The Christmas tree.
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VIE VS. AND
INTERVIEWS
Germans Loyal TO alonareh<


Although there are a great number
of socialists in the ReIehstag. and tho
next general election may increase their
strength" said Or. r. Coester. Of Ber-
lin, at the New Willard last night. 1T
should not be inferred therefrom that
Germans are less loyal or patriotic to-
day than they were when there were
fewer socialists in the Parliament OF
Germany" Dr. Coester is a new attache
OF the German Embassy. having arrived
in this country only a few days ago.
The German government is ahead OF
any other government IN taking care OF
It's old and invalid, and in its accident
DEATH and sick assurances and other
measures calculated TO make the lot or
the workingman pleasant In that re-
spect the government is performing work
10 "Alch the socialists have always laid
exclusive claim Germany is prosperous.
mere are not many people out of work.
and there are but few really poor.
Every German" continued DR.. Goes
ter. no matter Of what political persua-
sion, recognizes the fact that Germany
under the preskSt Kaiser has gained in
every respect I'd stands to-day as one
OF the foremost nations In the world.
We are at peace with all the world. and
It IS the height Of nonsense to say that
there exists a feeling of hostility toward
England. Or. Coaster laid particular
stress on the fact that he expressed
merely his private views.
America UnDrepared for War.
J. b. Lauck. OF Sacramento. Cal. adj
jutant general of the California militia
who was in this city recently, said that
the California coast Is totally unprepared
flor war. owing 10 an Inadequate militia
force. consequent upon the failure OF
the army board 10 expend 10000 appro-
prated BY the last legislature for an
armory and equipment in san Francisco.
We should have sixteen companies Of
coast artillery" said Gen. Lauck, -four
more at San Francisco, whereas at
present we have but nine-seven in San
Francisco and two ia San Diego. That
Is what the War Department desires
that We have more companies. San Franz
cisco has the best-fortifed harbor in the
world, yet how far do We have 10 90 10
see another fortified place on the coast?
The next best Is san Diego, so miles
distant
Again, on the north we have TO go
all the way up to Washington, TO the
mouth OF the Columbia River before we
md more Notifications. There is nothing
10 prevent transports from landing troops
at the intervening points, coming inland.
and taking possession OF all transDorta-
ton lines and mountain passes. Who or
what Is going 10 stop it?'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Although Christmas Is over. we are
quite sure there is a whole lot Of charity
left to go around
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Ibid that cook accept a position with
your
NO; we couldn't offer the advantages
she had been accustomed to-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Washington and Jefferson College has
Just declined a bequest Of $4,000 on the
ground that the testatoTs widow needed
the money. The course in moral ethics
at that college ought to be worth while.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

There is one good thing to be said for
the British elections. Even If they do
take two weeks 10 vote they do not de-
Hand a recount
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

The most appropriate Christmas hymn
for the postmen would have been ''Iaks
UP the white mans burden
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27
Caught Him.

''Why are you limpingg'
''That pestiferous boy Of mine set a
steel trap for Santa Claus"
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what Is a Progressive Democrat,

From the Globe-Demczat.
Conservative Democrat" sounds rea-
sonabie enough. but Progressive Demo-
craft rat1sT taxes the imagination
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Mrs, Lily Iangtry says with some anger
that she has left the stage for good.
No one else is angry about it,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Under the mistetoe nothing just hap
pens" 1t was premedftated- you may be
sure
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

In all this silly war-scare talk we have
been able 10 discover only one reason for
any serious difference with japan. and
that is that the hobble skirt is copied
after the kimOno.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

There might be more comfort IN the
fact that Missouri justice of the peace
has marked down marriage ceremonies
to SIS if Missouri were not SO hard to
get TO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

That theory OF the New Jersey doctor
that an engagement ring is. for the
woman. a sign OF inferionty may be ali
right, but we have noticed that the dear
girls wear their chains rather proudly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

We fear much for the fame OF Gov
elect Woodrow Wilson. lie has come
through so far unseathed, but now it is
up to him 70 decide a Wrangie as to
which lady shall lead the inaugural ball.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

When we read about a 100000 dinner
set we cannot help wondering what sort
or an appetite goes with ii.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

ARE you a self-made mauT'
mo; my wife furnished the specifca-
lions"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

Kansas is now waging a war against
whiskers on hygienic grounds Thus does
Populism see its hnishl
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From the Detroit Free Press.
Mr.. Tafts esuphsdo deciaration that the canal
would certainly b. fortified sslmod to bs sufficient
20 siieuce an rational oTpUitiOn. and it might ba
assumed that majority Of the members OF Congress
were sane.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

From the Springfield RepUbiezn-
The coonei's case IS thus diagnosed By JAMES }.
Hill: Roosevelt has always been PLEASED 20 get
big crowd together 70 hear them shout and hUrTah.
Facing one Of these cheering c0Eds. be lOss bod
Of hInse.s absolutely. Ia fact, ! do not believe
Ro0eFeit has had c1ntmnnls cGntrul Of hInlssf for
week al a time ancs be became nati0aal figure
but be simply can't help hiHHself.~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

AA1ih Alo NV AVLh dy4llL4 q A0nulefCNs
Democrats IN Congress nov admittedly intend 20
attempt a revision Of the tariff by 4 method which,
for some years at leas-. has been unprecedented
They are planning to have an unoflciaIly chosen
cumnitteo Of their number undertake a study al The
schedules for tie FSrpnse Of indicating, the lines
along whica tariff revision should prOooed bhe1 the
new Democratic House Is convened 4 year frum the
present tine
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surely tie culOnel is between the devil and the
deep sea- Probaby it Is tie natural result of hars
boring that radical" reciprucating pol
icy-Osawatomie in the West and Saratoga IN the
East. Anyway several Detroit business men have
warned the Detroit Board Of COmmerce 70 cancel
the coloners speaking engagement there next month.
He is, these refractory business men declare. =
cTgztor Of distrust IN the business world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-27

From tbs Philadelphia Publie Ledger.
Woodrow Wilson returns 70 the charge upon
jams Smith with great effect He makes IL raa-
sonaby clear that he accepted the nomination. for
gOyernOr with tbs distinct understanding that Mr..
Smith would not be a candidate for election to the
Senate if q Dcmooahc legislature should be chosen.
Mr.. smith aUTslrs To hare adhered to this under
standing during the campaign, but 10 have changed
his mind after The election.
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From the New York Evening Post
In all the renesed talk about revising the tariff
Iaeoemaal, anentntsd b. the Herzlds discovery
that 70 q the 81 members Of the newly elected
Congress In favor Of downward revision, there
is danger Of forgetting those features Of the pro
tectiye system which en- be revised only By tx
tTpaton- Short Of removing them altogether, We
cannot regi.s the tariff with the slightest certainty
that it VIII satisfy the public.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-26
Christmas on
A Canalboat

-How are we going to spend Christ
masY exclaimed the good natured Mrs
Captain Boggs. seemingly bit sur
prised at the question. for canalboal
folk are sensitive Of any criticism aim
ed in their direction.
why. we're going to spend the day
Just like other folk. Some think be
cause we live on canalboats we don't
have any comforts and eat like sav-
ages. Ny. but I'd heap sight rathei
live down here than In a 6at like my
niece's. She's got six rooms, and they
don't begin TO be as big ~ mine.
III you think there amt room just
look here" and Mrs. Boggs displayed
the secrets OF suit Of rooms. the in.
ssnuity II the arrangement rivalins
the den If the New York bachelor girl
Out Of the main cabin, which served al
living and dining room combined. two
aieoves jutted, besides an infinitesimaI
corner dubbed the kitchen, but which
was even timer than the modern apart
ment house kitchenette.
While under ordinary circumstances
the kitchen was part of the cabin
proper, two doors at right angles to
each other could be drawn out, which,
meeting. formed room by itself. A
shiny coal stove or range quite filled
the compartment, leaving just room
before 1t in which to work. while above
II every inch of wall space was utilized
with pots and kettles and kitchen uten-
sils of every sort.
A low cupboard opening into the
hold contained more articles of kitchen
use. as well as vegetables and canned
goods. Bunks were displayed in the
two other alcoves, which we're In open
view Of the cabin. But from the re-
cesses Of the boat Mrs. Boggs pulled
out 4 sliding door, which completely
divided the space into two rooms. and
when curtains were drawn into the
cabin the occupants enjoyed all the
privacy desired.
A big divan could be opened up at
night into roomy double bed. and an
other bunk, 'Just under the caves"
was sufficiently large to tuck two
small youngsters away. Chests Of
drawers built in. wardrobes and cup
boards in out Of the way places sup
piled room for bedding. clothing and
the boots and shoes Of q family of
children.
One of the biggest surprises in the
boat, one which conveyed hint that
might be applied in small houses where
room is at p.emium. was the pre-
served fruit lockers
I'VE all do Up our own fruit" went
ON Mrs. BogSs "You see. while we
go up the canal we are in the country
most Of the time. and 1t ID much
cheaper to put up our own fruit than
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-26
A Christina, Game,

The -chest" may be arranged In any
way that will hide one Of the players.
The game il based on the old poem.
"Mistletoe Bough:'
The mististoc hung In the castle han.
Tbs holly branch shons on the old oak
wall. 'f
The baron's rstsinsrs wsrs bliths and
gay ts t.I
A-kssping the Christmas holiday.
The ''retainers" all form a ring about
the clover" who is blindfolded. The
rstainers sing:
Here we are 80 biithe and gay.
Keeping our Christmas holiday. ~
OAs will hide In the chest hereby.
To guess who It In you must .ursly try.
With that one of the ''retainers" runs
and hides In the improvised chest.
The 'lover" is led to 1t, and be may
ask questions of the hidden one. who
may reply by "Yes'' or NO" disguis-
ing the voice. BY these answers the
''lover" must tell who the retainer h.
II b. fails be must try again. Wbsa
he succeeds, the hidden person bscouAss
TIE lover.
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-26

buy 1t in winter. and this h whers We
store It." aga
Going to the stairs up the companion
way, she pulled out tiny drawers.
Small knobs Jutted out from the face
Of each step with which to open the
drawers, while within there was quite
room enough to allow pint fruit jars
to stand upright
A cold storage room was tucked
away In the hold. into which a small
door about two feet in height opened
The dining table was folding affair
which turned mp against the wall Of
the cabin when not in uBe.
When some surprise was expressed
at the presence of sewing machine
In the room Mrs. Boggs said: "Oh.
that's nothing! Many of the boats
have organs as well. and there Is one
lifted mp with porcelain bathtub. So.
you see. we have some Of the luxuries
Of city houses and plenty of good air
and sunshine. A concert is to be
given on one of the boats here New
Years eve. and II you should like TO
come down we'd be glad to have you
and show you bit of canalboat hos
pitality."
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-26

cue, get the habit. and go in person
to the meetings and decide for your
self what we are doing for the uplift-
ing OF the southwest, and the business
like manner with which bills are audit
ed. and questions propounded. sill for a
common purpose, that affects every in
habitant of this section alike. There
are SO many important matters before
the board, that there seems but one
way left for their accomplishment,
namely: To take the public into our
confidence. Since there are problems
OF such import, that 1t will require the
concerted action of the citizens of
Durango, and the unanimity of the en-
tire southwest, working in one accord,
as a mighy phalanx. with an unswerv-
ing front. in order to reach the de.
sired goal. Similar boards are being
formed in all the adjacent towns to
Durango, with the view of Joining
hands with us, to ultimately swing the
old condition of things out, and the
newoasis in. Could there be more
fitting time (since we are entering
into the year year, with new hopes,
fresh desires, and limitless determine
ticn to win for as good people as
tread the earth, the wholesome con.
ditions and advantages that exist else
where. To this end the Board OF
Trade appeals to you, and has en-
powered her secretary to call on our
citizens In explanation of his mission,
in the hope that every one Interested
in the future OF the coming metropolis
will do his or her full share. as best
understood by themselves. With greet
Jugs for happy, healthy, progressive,
and prosperous New Year. we are,
Respectfully your servants,
THE DURANGO BOARD OF TRADE
Edgar Buchanan,
J. D. Adams,
Geo. Goodman,
Richard McCloud,
w. A. Stewart,
J. A. Clay,
s. NJ. Biggs,
Geo. w. Moody,
DR.. A. L. Davis,
g. Directors.
lax solid gold fountain pen, Akin
Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-26
.Aftsr chrjstmas.


0aad The Christmas tree By the old back
To the one Just over the way.
1T seems to me It u hard to be
Ont bare In the cold today
last week ! stood in = brilliant room.
With children dancing by, ~
Ard beautiful candles warmed me
rad the other trss. $50 did L"
oaad the Christmas tree by the old back
fence
To the one Just over the way:
Il wish out there on the mountain side
They only had let me stay.
Ny roots were strong. l was warm and
green,
While the merry snow few by.
But now am trembling. old and weak
Gstd The other tres. $50 am L"
sad ths Christmas tree by the old back
To the ons Just over the way:
"A little boy threw a rock at me
A. he passed along today. 81
AID last week. up by beautiful doll
A sled was hanging high
yoe that bad little boy. I'm tired 70
DEATH
ssid the other tres. so am L.
oasd the Christmas tree ny the old back
fence
To the one Just over the way:
"A little girl that l gave . ring
Came BY. and heard her say.
You ugly old Tree. who cares for your
And she made up face 30 wry
j wouldn't believe folks could 20 forgsG~
Sad The othsr tree. Nor would -
sssd the Christmas trss by the Ola back
fence
TO the one just over the way:
Its hard 10 dts 10 far from homA
0nt guess we've had our day.
And the children maybe IN years to oosna
WIN think = " with . sigh
And TIE Joy u GAva. 1 am reconciie6"
IA The ether trse. 80 am l."
snGay n AcNAbb y F1ttsburg DtspafeA