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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
NEWSPAPER ETHICS.
Col. WattersOn's Greed Tells why He
l. Universally Esteemed.

Col. WattersOn's Greed Tells why He
Is Universally Esteemed.
From the Indianapolis Star
4 recent episode has started fresh dis
cussion Of newspaper ethics, and the
theme is darkened by many words more
or less destitute OF knowledge Just as
the young preacher fresh from the sem
mary proceeds 20 instruct a congregation
Of his elders on the true way 10 bring
up children. so the principles Of Journal
istic conduct are most authoritatively
promulgated by those whose youthful
vision and heroic impulses have never
been corrected by the somber knowledge.
born OF prosaic experience. that while
one may indeed hitch his wagon 10 n
star, II will not travel very well in the
air or across lots or anywhere al all
except along the beaten highways. with
irksome difference TO reprehensible ruts
and fences.
Some men are more adept than others
at preservation Of fidelity 20 the heavenly
vision Of gentieness and truth. and some
times it is the happy lot ~ a winged
Mercury to be yoked together with a
partner who coaxes in the ads and cir
culation that the intrepid soarer drives
away. and occasionally there is a rare
soul whose passionate loyalty 20 the
things OF the spirit is supplemented IN
his own nature with a capacity for lead
ership and a temperament so companion
able that all the while he is travelling the
main road he seems 20 be fitting along
in butterfly fashion, piping as the linnet
sings No working newspaper man OF
the day has kept the letter OF his way
any closer TO the spirit OF his philosophy
than Col. Henry Watterson. Of the Louis
VILE Courier-Journal, whose creed for the
craft has been given by himself in these
words;
To print nothing Of a man which We would no
say 20 his face 20 print nothing Of man il
malice: 20 look well and think twice before ccnsgn
ing suspect 10 the ruin Of printers ink; % respcr
/ the Old and defend the weak and, lastly at worl
aud az rlay daytime ard nighttime 20 be good q
tho girls and square with the boys, Tor hath IL no
been written "of such is the kingdom Of heayenf"
Col Watterson is a great editor and
universally admired but IN this LITTLE
/ creed. and especially in the fact that nj.
/ life al work and play, is guided by Il
! may be found the reason why he is also
/ universally loved. His platform. in all It.
/ planks. may be commended to the Graf
and to the world as being, in the realm
/ Of newspaper ethics. a sort Of Sermon OF
the Mount. for on any other basis on,
/ might be a great editor but would fai
! Of something much better-a great gen
! tleman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
The Battle of FIodden FieId-September g.

A reason that is generally assigned as
one of the several that caused James to
lose the battle was his infatuation for
Lady Ford. After the Scottish King had
assembled his army Of $1,000, they raw
aged those parts OF Northumberland
which lay nearest their border, and took
number Of castles. including Castle
Ford. Lady Ford was taken prisoner.
and after being presented TO James, she
recognized his weakness and So gained
on his affection that he wasted in pleas
ure the critical time which, during the
absence Of the enemy, he should have
employed IN pushing his conquests
On the Flodden Field. after the battle.
there lay slain, besides the host Of COM
moners, twelve Scottish earls. thirteen
lords. and FIVE eldest sons Of peers. Scot
land had sustained defeats in which the
loss had been numerically greater, but
never one IN v hich the mobiles slain bore
such a proportion to those of the inferior
rank. The cause was partly the unusual
obsunacy Of the long defense partly that
when the common people began 10 desert
their standards the nobility and gentry
were deferred by shame and sense OF
honor from following their example
On September 8. 1T76 the colonies nrst
gave themselves the name United States
Of America. 1t is the date of the admis-
sion into the Union OF California in 1850.
and the organization Of Utah and New
Mexico as territories the same year To-
day is the birthday of Thomas Hutchin-
son, colonial governor Of Massachusetts
Q1D; Edmund Pendleton, Virginia
statesman 1719; Richard Chenevix
Trench. etymologist QSO7): Joseph Leldy
physician and naturalist OS22). and Mau.
rice Thompson, author Qs4D. II is the
date OF the death Of Robert Wood. tray
eler and archeoloeist G7n; Rev Gilbert
Wakefield. eminent English theolOgiar
ds0D. and John Brand, English author
(1SO6).
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
The Last Pre-Raphaelite.

With the death OF William Holman
Hunt. at the age OF eighty-three. there
passed from LIES stage a man who gave
u new impetus TO English art and. in a
measure. to English literature He was
the original Pre-Raphaelite; he was the
sole survivor Of that artistic company.
He was the only one Of them who chung
tenaciously TO his artistic beliefs. and
never wavered from the theories on
which the brotherhood was founded
To recall the name Of Holman Hunt is
to recall. first. the name Of John Ever
EFT MHlals. who was his associate in start
ing the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Dante
Gabriel Rossetti was one of them. and
so, too, were Burne-Jones and William
Morris, but these seeded from the cause
in later years. and founded what came
to be known as "the feshly school, Of
painting, the influence of which was
plainly seen in the poetry Of Rossetti, and
which gave marked trend TO the
thought and work Of the then younger
men. Aubrey Beardsley. Wilde, Hichens.
Davidson, and w E. Henley.
Holman Hunt was born in London His
family was not well of and the young
man became an architects clerk. but
having shown his skill in drawing he was
permitted to try 20 make his living
by art. II was while pursuing his stud
les at the Academy that he met Millais.
Both Of them were flied with the spirit
of revolt. and they were drawn close
together by mutual sympathies. II is re-
lated how. one day. the two young men
were turning over engravings Of the fres-
Goes from the Campo Santo at Pisa. when
suddenly "the freedom from corruption.
pride, and disease" Of this art came to
them. and the Pre-Raphaelite Brother
hood was formed
Writing Of it in after years, Holman
Hunt said:
Neither then nor afterward did we af-
firm that there was not much healthy
and good art after Raphael. but It APP
peared 20 us that afterward art was 50
frequently tainted with this canker OF
corruption that it was only in the earlier
art we could find with certainty absolute
health
Holman Hunt suffered the fate that is
said TO come to all prophets-he was
without honor in his own country. Crit
ieism Ieveled its keenest and most poign-
ant shafts against the work Of the broth
erhood the public would not buy the Pre-
Raphaelite pictures. Ruskin tried to be.
friend them. evidently recognizing the
sincerity and honesty Of purpose Of the
two young men.
In later years Millais deserted, VII
liam Morris. Rossetti. and -Jone.
formed another school, but 10 the ideal.
formed in youth Holman Hunt chung
until his death No faint Of CONNER
cialism sullied his artistic work. Those
who were associated with him in early
times went on TO the making Of fortunes
Holman Hunt Rbored with Underwriting
devotion, that was religious in its inten
sity. to the making Of paintings tina
were sermons in art and morals. Hi!
picture Of Christ knocking at the door o
the soul, called The Light of tn,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

On the 9th Of September, 1913, was
fought the battle Of Flodden Field. result
ing IN the defeat and death OF the Scot
fish King. James ~. the slaughter OF
nearly thirty Of his mobiles and chiefs.
and the loss Of about 10000 men. 1t was
an overthrow which spread sorrow aud
dismay through Scotland. and was long
remembered as one Of the greatest ca
lamities ever sustained by the nation.
with all tenderness for romantic i'm
pulse and chivalric principle. a modern
man even of the Scottish nation, is
forced TO admit that the FlOdden enter
prise of James " was an example Of
gigantic folly righteously punished The
King OF the Scots had no Just occasion
for going to war with England. The war
he entered upon he conducted like an I'M
beetle. only going three or four miles
into English territory, and there dallying
until the opportunity Of striking an ef-
fective blow was lost.
When the English army. under the
Earl of Surrey. came against him, he,
from a foolish sentiment of chlvalry, or
mere vanity WOulN loN dlloW MS 1Apopo
TO take the fair advantage Of the ground.
So he fought at a disadvantage, and lost
all. including his own life 1t is pitiable,
even at this distance Of time, TO think OF
people having their interests committed
to the care of one so i'll qualified for the
trust; the many suffering so much
through the infatuation OF one
When the long and bloody battle was
over the Scottish people would not be-
lieve that their king was dead. They as
serted that the body that was taken to
London and buried as his was arrayed
In arms resembling the Kings during the
battle. Hence the populace entertained
the opinion that James was alive. having
secretly gone on a pilgrimage 10 the Holy
Land. and that he would return and take
possession Of the throne To this fond
conceit they chung for many years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
II DAIL1M3l:z.ze&
Book REVIEW
aRECOLIECTIONs OF LEONARD, ;,

Leonard was a presumptuous young
Gaseon. very conscious Of his merits, who
at twenty-three went to Paris 10 seek
his fortune. He possessed little besides
his audacity and "a beautiful shell
comb" but his success, first with ac-
tresses who accepted not only his art.
but him as a house companion. and then
with great ladies, who extended their IA
vors to the same limits. was almost in
Simultaneous. He became the foremost
hairdresser Of the universe. partly be-
cause he thought himself equal to found
ing a throne Of universal hairdressing
and because morals were so extraordi-
narily easy.
The field Of extravaganza IS mine"
was once his bold reply, and people tram
pied each other TO see what was the har-
vest in such a field He put menageries
on the heads OF women, made artificial
flowers and yards of chiffon in the head
dress the vogue, and altogether made
such hotch-pOtches as the world may
never again witness. though present-day
tendencies may be making ready for a
Leonard. Through the protection Of
grand danes, with whom. If we believe
his story. he had extraordinary relations
almost without prelude. he advanced with
incredible speed to the position OF high
est repute. For more than twenty years
he lived near his sovereign, beginning
before she was queen, and she did not
dlsdain 10 employ him on many dlplo-
matte errands. He became rich and in
terested in great enterprises, but ne con-
tinued to dress hair at court He was
ever loyal 10 Marie Antoinette, whose
greatest fault, he would have US believe,
was thoughtlessness. He was with the
royal family until their flight, IN which
he took part. He did not return to
France until 1914. and died in 1870 This
gossip stops short OF that attempt OF
the royal pair 10 escape. as we wish II
had not. No livelier and more intimate
picture Of a court life Just prior TO tht
revolution could be had than this We
have in these recollections.-(New York
Sturgis & Walton Coz
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
SAILING AT DAWN.

Ore BY one tho pale stars die before the day now,
One BY ore the great ships are stirring from their
sleep.
Gables ali are rumblng. anchors all aweigh now.
Now the fleets feet again. gliding toward the
deep
Now the fleets feet again, bound upon the old
ways.
Splerdor Of the pest comes shining in the spray;
Admiras a. Old time bring US on the bold ways
Souls Of all the seadogs, lead the line today
Far away behind MS town and tower are dwindling.
Home becomes a fair dream faded long ago:
Infritcy rlorious the height Of heaven Is kndling
Infinitely desolate the shoreless sea below.
Now the faet's feet again. bound upon the old
ways,
srlendcr If the past comes shining in the spray;
Admirals Of old time bring on the bold waysl
Souls OF all the seadogs, lead the line today!
Once again with proud hearts We make the old sur
render
Once again With high hearts serve the age 70 be-
Not for MS the warm life Of earth secure and tender,
ours the eternal wandering and warfare Of the sea.
Now the fleets feet again, bound upon the old
ways.
splendor Of the past comes shining IN the spray;
Admirals Of old time. bring the bold waysl
Souls Of all the seadogs. lead the line to-day
Henry Newbolt, In the Spectator
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
United South America.

It is to be hoped that the report COM
ing from South America, to the effect
that Brazil. Argentina, and Chile have
reached a common understanding. and
have formed. or are about. to form, an
alliance for mutual protection. and to
maintain peace throughout the Continent
is true. Some such agreement, honestly
made and rigidly adhered to, will insure
the peace Of Latin America, and will be
powerful aid TO the future prosperity
OF those republics.
The effect Of the union-in close ALI
ance-of these three Latin-American
countries would be similar in effect to
the triple alliance in Europe, only in
South America the moral effect would
be much greater because Of the over
whelming strength of the three parties
to the agreement Brazil, Chile. and Ar
gentina are the three great countries Of
South America; they have joint pop
ulation Of about 100000, and it is stead
lily growing year by year. They are the
leaders in wealth. in civilization, in art
and industry of the South American Con-
tinent. Through their fleets and armies
though, of course, they will not compare
with those Of more ancient civilizations
they easily dominate all the other South
American states, and could, Il they
chose. easily impose their will upon the
rest of the Continent.
Such an alliance, If II can be consum-
mated. should work wonders for Latin
America. 1t would, in the first place, re-
move the possibility of any further con-
ficts between the three countries in
VOWED. and 1t would enable the union
to act as schoOlmaster to the small re-
publics and insist on their behaving
themselves. Such an alliance might do
much TO relieve the United States from
the burden Of enforcing the Monroe doc
trine, doctrine the principles of which
this nation will always adhere TO, but
which is always fraught with tremendous
possibilities Of q evil over very trivial
causes. 1t would be an interesting ques-
ton as TO whether the United States
would be called upon to interfere should
such a union Of Brazil. Chile, and Argen-
tina determine 10 "benevolently assimi-
late" their smaller neighbors. thus paw
ing the way for a United Latin America.
Such union OF South American repub-
lies has long been a Utopian dream; If
# is accomplished at last, II seems like
~ that for our own protection we should
stu have to cling to the Monroe doc
trine. and over the new union, which we
should cordially welcome, exercise a pro-
tective watchfulness, warning the ma
tions. both East and West. that Latin
/ American as well as American soil /:
sacred to Americans.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
His BAD Dream.

From the BOMBAY CARTE
Truly Oriental is the defense put for
ward by a prisoner at Alipore. Charged
with stealing a Hindoo idol with its orna-
ments he stated that the goddess told
him in a dream the night before that. as
she was not properly worshiped by the
Hindoo priest. she would be better taken
care Of by him, a Nohammedan. and that
unless he took charge OF her worship she
would In her wrath destroy his whole
family The magistrate, however. was not
satisfied with the story. and sentenced
the accused to two months rigorous I'M
prisonment and TO pay fine OF RS. 50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
Could Not Deny II.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Il will ask YOU" said the lawyer.
who was trying to throw doubts on the
testimony Of a witness, II you have
ever been indicted for any orense against
the law2-'
Il never have. sir"
Have you ever been arrested on a
charge OF any kind?"
Never.
We'll. have you ever been suspected
OF committing a crime?"
I'D rather not answer that question. "
"Ha! You would rather not. thought
so. 7 insist upon your answering It.
Have you ever been suspected Of crime?''
Yes. sir. often. Every time I come
home from a trip abroad the customs
inspectors at New York City suspect
me OF being a smuggler."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
Tramp Pays Back old Loans.

Elizabeth Dispatch in Baltimore Sun.
Business is looking up. said Robert
J Mitchell the other day when he opened
ar envelope postmarked Chattanooga.
Tenn. and fshed out a 81 bill. Every
week Cor months past Mitchell has re-
ceived 81 from some Southern city, and
never any explanation.
The other day came the explanation.
Daniel O'Hara. who says he IS ''Balti-
more Dan" among ramps. wrote that
he was paying back loans he received
from Mitchell when he DAM was penni-
less IN Elizabeth.
I still owe you several bucks. but I'm
going 10 make good concluded Dan.
You were square TO me. and I'm going
10 be square with you"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

skilled and an opportunisf always. has
sensed the public sentiment more acct
rately than the press, East or West We
shall have to wait and see But this we
already know-the events OF recent days
will be epoch-making in the history OF
this Republic
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE wOODLAND WAY.

The little creatures OF the wood.
We must confess.
Have notions that are very good
Concerning dress.
They do not get the pattern prints,
Or fashion files;
But nature gives them timely hints
Regarding styles.
The lady woodchuck puts on fur
When snow is due:
In winter time you won't see her
In peekaboo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

From Short Stories.
A negro, a new assistant on a farm
down South. was asked to hold a COW
while the farmer. a cross-eyed man, was
to hit her on the head with an AK. The
darky, observing the mans eyes. in some
fear inquired:
rs you gwine to hit whar you is look
in. boss?"
why. certainly" answered the farmer.
We'll. den, you hold de COW yourself,
sab"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
just as Good.

What will it cost TO get up a musi-
cal comedy"
TN furnish the music for $500" said
the composer. and the book may cost
half that amount"
There won't be any book. I'll use
an almanac"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
Saved Their Lives.

ErOm IuCE."
Friend-What? You don't mean 20 say
that you saved the lives Of those freezing
men by mental treatment?
Explorer-Yes. indeed. We persuaded
them that they were watching one Of the
early seasons ball games.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
Even More Elegant.

Papa. I must marry duke"
Nix on this duke business. An Amer
lean is good enough for you"
But the duke has such elegant man
ners; such polish. dad"
Now. now. Be a good girl and I'll
get you a nice floorwalker."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

What's the latest about the peach
CROP"
They say there's a famine in chorus
girls"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

From the Baltimore American.
Don't you think you are straining
point in this explanation
Maybe ! am, but you often have TO
strain things TO make them clear
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
A Considerate ChiId.

DO you believe In fairies, little glrl?"
mo; but l pretend 10 just 70 please
mamma. She thinks I do; and why rob
her OF her harmless Ilusions?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

Harry Whitney came back from the
arctic without getting DR.. Cooks records.
That is rather fortunate as DR.. Cook has
about all the record he can stand up
under now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
About All.

Can man do any good at college at
ffty?"
"Weli, he's too old for football, OF
course. He might possibly get on the
mandolin club"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

Unlucky in love. unlucky at cards,
So the sages say;
But the henpecked lout
Can never get out
To play
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

1t is all very well for ex-Vice President
Fairbanks TO cry, Down with the dsma-
gogue and up with the patriot but which
Is which?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

Madison Square Garden, n. Y, is to
hold corn exposition. The pavements in
New York are so hard that most New
Workers. suffer from them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
Bewnre the pog-catcher.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
A press report says that man tied
81. 900 to his dogs tail and it was car
ried safely home to his wife" II was
bound 10 a cur. OF course.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09
MIR. Brynn's Wisdom.

From the Kansas City Journal
As he grows older The utteranecs Of Col Bryan
some Of them. are becoming quite logical and sens
bic For EXAMPLE. be says that he will not be in
the next Presidential race
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-09

Animals are fond OF liquor, and when
under the influence behave Ike human
uppleTs. according 10 Dr. ". N. Pen
nington. Of san Francisco, Cal. who has
made a special study OF this matter il
various European countries. An animal
importer at Hamburg, Germany. had an
unfortunate experience in the matter Of
the craving for strong drink which over
takes animals. Hearing about a partic-
ularly fine orang-outang. he made ar
engagements TO purchase it. The nego-
tiations being completed the animal was
shipped TO his home. a man being en-
gagged TO guard the brute and preserve
IL from harm All went well until one
night the orang-outang discovered a case
OF rum in the cabin. Awakened by the
gathering Of bottles. the keeper looked
out, and an astonishing spectacle met his
eyes. The orang-oUtang was standing
with q bottle at his lips. while around
him lay three more already emptied
Frederick William NIalIet. OF NIanches-
ter, England, an iron and steel manu-
facturer. Is at the Shoreham. Discussing
the matter Of obtaining titles under the
Liberal regime. Mr., Manet said: The
young Liberals. who seem to have ac-
Cslired an American impulse 10 fnsurge
now and then, did not like the list OF
honors showered some time ago upon
number Of more or less deserving Eng
lishmen.
Immediately tie attendant moved"
continued DR.. Pennington, the animal
went mad. and it was impossible to catch
it until the liquor began 10 take effect
Then the poor brute became drowsy and
was soon tied up. A few hours later the
unfortunate orang-outang developed q
raging fever For three days il refused
food. though IL accepted whisky and wine
and water with avidity; but with the third
day death relieved the wretched brute OF
I its extraordinary craving for intoxicants.
4 In another instance. also related 10
me by a German professor" concluded
+ Dr. Pennington. "the heroine, or victim,
was a mouse. In the course OF her pere-
CARNATIONS she happened upon a leaking
! wine bottle. slipped the seductive liquid.
/ and became so tipsy that she forgot her
self and began TO squeak for JOY Natu-
rally the people OF the house were at
1 tracted 10 the cellar by the noise but
] NAVN presence o1 10 llSdIlS alarmed kAV
drunken mouse. which chung closely TO
the bottle, and continued sQUeaking mer-
rily. Ultimately a cat appeared upon the
! scene; but even then the poor mouse
showed no signs Of alarm. but proceeded
70 have 'anuTrer drink Puss. however,
proved a teetOtaler, and speedily got in
her fine work: but It was evident 70 al
that mousie had died happy"