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The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER IA 1910
Successful Evangelism.

Reports from Newcastle. Pa. say that
the evangelist Billy Sunday has just
concluded series OF meetings there dur
ing which he converted no less than 6,s64
persons within six weeks. The total free
viii offerings AT these meetings amount
ed TO $4,000
We suppose that many people VIII be
extremely grauhed at this showing. and
VIII probably figure that If one evangelist
can accomplish so much It Is only ques-
ton Of a very short time when the
whole civilized world viii be converted.
BILLY" Sundays rate OF progress would
mean $4,000 persons converted a year: so
all We would have TO do would be to put
enough evangelists to work to convert
the world within a generation.
And yet we mistrust the value or this
sort of evangelistic work. We see the
churches with able and efficient pastors
going about their work steadily. appeal
ing 10 reason and preaching the gospel Of
Jesus Christ without any such astonish-
ing results. Conversions are made in the
established churches. and there the con-
verted usually become steady church
members and, by so much. better and
more useful citizens.
But the Billy" Sunday brand OF evan
gelical conversion has little that is solid
about it; nothing at all to appeal to the
thoughtful man. 1t is based primarily on
emotionalism. hysteria. and a sort OF reli-
gious hypnotism that leads men and
women who take part in it. and who lis
ten TO it long enough 20 be moved by
strange impulses. 10 come forward when
called upon and sit upon the mourner's
bench. We do not mean to be lacking in
respect TO Billy" Sunday and his kind,
for there are many like him; but we
cannot help knowing that his evangel-
ism has too many Of those elements of
which we make fun in a negro camp
meeting 10 be entirely healthy. AT these
evangelical meetings people say they are
converted and want TO be better. but it is
through no process Of sober reasoning
that they arrive at such a conclusion;
it is rather that they are carried on a
wave of excitation In which the whole
community shares for time. and. when
the evangelist departs. with the congratu-
lations Of the preachers for the good
work he has done. a reaction sets in and
the alleged conversions do not amount to
so much after all.
We doubt very much whether success
full religious work is 10 be measured by
the number Of conversions" or the
amount Of money collected. It Is the
patient toiler in the vineyard OF the Mas.
ter who reaps the real harvest.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
Five Great Governors.

From the New York World.
The Democrats have elected five gov
ernors in Northern States who rank as
men of the highest type. They all bring
TO the public service records of solid
achievements outside politics.
That five men like John A. Dix, OF New
York Woodrow Wilson. of New Jersey;
Judge Baldwin. of Connecticut: Eugene
n. Foss, of Massachusetts. and Judson
Harmon. OF Ohio. by popular vote should
be placed in the front rank Of their party
augurs well for the future II signifies
a strong and united Democracy. a strong
opposition represented by party guided
by character and principle, with clear
aims and definite duties to perform.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
Biames the Standpatters.
an the Chicago Record Herald.

FrO-n the Chicago Record Herald.
After many years OF sitting in the
outer darkness, the Democratic party sees
the light again and is filled with hope
and Joy. It has made remarkable gains
in Massachusetts. Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey. Ohio. and the Middle West,
and will control the Lower House OF the
next Congress. Whether it will justify
the confidence that has been reposed IN 1t
remains 10 be seen.
The break was due in the first place to
the arrogance OF the standpat leaders,
who defied public sentiment. These men
were unpopular before the struggle over
the tariff began, and that struggle in
creased the enmity that was felt toward
them. We cannot estimate the effect OF
fractional fighting on the election at this
time. but il is certain that the progress
sive Republicans read the public mind
Alright and took the course that was die
tated by sound craftsmanship.
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may seem Ike ''hot stuph." as his ''The
Philistine" spells It. and the East Au-
rorians may look upon him as an apostle
or wisdom and a prophet OF light. But
by what strange course of reasoning
could Mr.. Hubbard have arrived at the
conclusion that his '1ttle Journeys" were
funny enough for vaudeville? Surely he
must have known that tine very essence of
vaudeville Is fun. sheer. rollicking non
sense. requiring no thought or worry
just the sort of open-mindedness
that one needs when going 10 circus.
Surely MIR Hubbard must be well
enough informed 10 know that ministers
every where are complaining that people
VIII not go TO church to be preached
TO. even on Sundays; how, then, could he
expect people. who go to a vaudeville
theater TO laugh. TO be amazed. to give
themselves up to enjoyment, to listen
TO an interZninable and by no means
clever dissertation on Benjamin Franklin
AS a good printer and signer OF the
Declaration OF Independence. as a molder
OF French opinion toward the American
cause, and as a man who gave good
advice to his nephews on making love-
We have the Highest respect for Ben
jamIn Franklin. But we do not want 20
hear about him during a vaudeville show;
and If any one wants TO learn all about
him. we would advise him TO read Mr..
Franklin's autobiography. rather than any
one OF Mr. Hubbard's 'preachments."
even at 500 a week.
We trust that the shock has not been
too great TO tho man OF East Aurora,
who has made tie wine OF old philosophy
poured into new and cheap bottles pay
so well. We trust that his Cincinnati ex-
perience viii convince him that it is the
part OF wisdom, even for a Fra" TO
choose his audience Mr.. Hubbard has
cleaned an experience that should be
valuable 70 him. and-vaudeville has
gained not a little. also.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
A LITTLE OUT OF SEASON.
BridegroOm's summer Hat Cynosur'
NJ All Ewes in HofaI Iobby

BridegroOm's summer Hat CynoSure
OF All Eyes iH Hotel Lobby.
From the New York sun.
Arbuthnot Leslie, who halls from Scot
land. entered the lobby OF a Forty-second
street hotel Saturday and Immediately
became conscious that he was the object
CT careful scrutiny. not 10 say lmperti-
nenI curiosity. on the part of the throng
that filled the lobby.
Mr.. Leslie was accompanied By blush
ing bride whose good looks we're suffi-
Client 10 merit admiration. but IL was
not Mrs Leslie who was the object OF
attention The bridegroom felt the
glances OF the curious as they came his
way and shifted his weight first upon
one foot and then upon the other and
turned red This did not help matters,
and he reached around 10 the back or
his neck 10 see whether his neektie was
IN place. Finally he made an inquiry.
TITS the straw hat YOU are wearing,
whispered one who was kindly disposed
"Oht said Mr.. Leslie. and he inquired
the way 20 a hat shop.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
QUERIES ANSWERED.

Margaret-YOu can get the same
effect as the hobble skirt BY put
ting one elastic garter about beth
ankles No, We make no charge Tor
advice,
Mothsr-Your child viii not he
allowed 10 play In the street until
the Congress Of the United states
has taken action on this important
question.
sadie-Not yet have We heard that
popular song entitled: Fathers
Eating Bird Seed While the prce
Of Steak Is High We hope to
some day.
Contractor We imagine the holes
are allowed TO stay in the asphalt
to retain small puddles Of water. so
that people may know that 1t rained
some time.
Iitterateur- When Mr.. Roosevelt
wrote IN african Game Trails
that Kermit shot a wart-hog from
the saddle" he did not mean the
wart-hog; he meant Kermit. Wart-
hogs do not ride On saddles.
Piscator-What is the best bait
for fishing at this time OF the YEAR,
A.-Weil. II you want to catch
suckers, the best bait Is neatly en-
gFayed gold-mining stock at i0>cents
a share.
Csndice-E Every time 7 kiss my
sweetheart he says that he gets
shooting pains in the side Of his
face. Can you tell me what Is the
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

difficulty OF estimating how much British
capital there was invested in them
We're these securities added, the amount
invested abroad would bo much greater
than the published figures.
In 1905 British capital was invested In
home government securities TO the extent
Of SIS. 5000. and in foreign and colonial
government securities TO the amount OK
SEQ. 755. s72. In home municipal securities
the investment was 81. 227, ssl. and in for
eign and colonial municipal securities
S94. 1850. While in home railways British
capital was invested 10 the extent Of only
81, 2S5. 7O5, it went into colonial railways
to the extent OF s267, 426 go.
There is always a very large amount OF
English capital seeking investment. not
only in the colonies Of the country. but Ia
South America. and. IN recent years, espe-
cially In Argentina. It is true, neverthe-
less. that there is growing disposition.
whether for more profitable returns or for
Some other reason. TO send more and more
English capital abroad. so that in the short
space Of five years the annual income
from British investments abroad has in
creased by nearly s1120Oo.oOo.
It is an evidence OF the great accumu-
lated wealth OF that country that there
never seems 10 be any lack OF money for
legitimate home undertakings. notwith-
standing the financing OF so many colo
NAL and foreign enterprises.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
Tennessee Set Right.

Neither the tariff nor the high cost Of
living was the issue in Tennessee. II
was Patterson and his pardoning OF the
slayer OF Carmack. II was the defiance
OF the state Supreme Court with which
It was accompanied II was the coercion
which the governor attempted when the
Judges came up for denomination
The Republican governor there was not
elected by partisans. but by Independent
citizens tired Of misrule and miscarriage
OF justice.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
A RooseveIt-Peary Ticket

From the New York Sun.
some OF the retired officers at the Army
and Navy Club in Washington amused
themselves by nominating tickets for 1912
Wilson was chosen as Democratic candi-
date on platform Of THE Middle
Road" Roosevelt and Peary should be
put I'D as the candidates for President
and Vice President on the other ticket,
suggested one OF the members.
con what PLATFORM asked his hearers
"On the platform You'-e LiarT
The suggestion was greeted with en-
thusiasm.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
one Good Turn, sc.

Prem TitBits.
Wandering over field one day man
came across a large stone. Inscribed:
Turn me over"
After much difficulty. ne succeeded in
turning il over. and found on the other
side of the stone the words:
Now turn me back again, so that
can catch some other idiot"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Out of the mouth Of babes, so 70
speak, Kermit's reply to reporters sent
to find out how Col Roosevelt took the
news Of the Democratic victory ought
10 satisfy the iercest anti-Roosevelt
men; 1T was the blow that almost
killed father"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

matteri Ayes. dearest. You prob
ably use too much face powder.
Mary-PleaSe give me your advice.
Ny friends say that l have enough
talent for a poet. Aft you really
have. you might sell some Of it 70
Alfred Austin; he seems 10 need il.
Florence-How can get stains OF
ms fingersl A.-Unless you specify
whether the stains are made from
putting up tomatoes or smoking
cigarettes. we cannot help you, Flor
ence.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
EIopers Ala Pursuers.

From an Exchange.
An elopement in Minnesota was ac-
eompnshed upon a suffering motor
cycle, a parent, pursuing in an autOmo-
bile. Things were aboutequal until the
automobile broke down. The young peo-
pie were married and on their way home
stopped TO help pump up the tires. Who
would suspect this helpful trait in the
rider of q motorcycle toward an auto
mobile?
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Woman seems TO have proved herself
eminently successful as a pure ballot-law
experiment. AS watcher at the polls,
she can hardly find her equal, for what
man would not try to walk chalk line
with a pair OF bright feminine eyes riv-
eted upon his every move?
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
shifting of Principles.

Prom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
'Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked" As
II was In the days OF Moses. so II is now.
A long period Of fat and prosperous
times breeds the ferment Of wide and
deep unrest, A nation grows Disconnected
in its money-making and yields 70 the
old tendency to upset what il on top and
bring low what IS high The desire TO
smash things comes to the surface with
Tesistless force and little discrimination.
The last Democratic Congress went out
OF existence in 1896. In the fifteen years
since then new generation has grown
up II has had no personal knowledge
OF the effects OF Democratic control OF
the lawmaking machinery OF the nation
al government And il seems that every
generation must burn its own fingers.
In politics the ohildrens teeth are not
set on edge by the sour grapes the
fathers have eaten. This, in the large
view, IS the meaning Of the Democratic
victories. The voters did little sitting Of
men and the principles they stood for.
taking the country as q whole
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Oft-repeated occurrences in Europe
raise the question why IL is that in this
republic no Cabinet ever resigns. Do
the official advisers OF the President
never disagree with him?
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
nodrinr Payment.

Fine weather we've been having"
Yes; but we'll pay for this fine Wealth
er later on"
Il won't. I'm going 10 Florida for the
winter"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
Amend the Election Laws.

From the Philadelphia Press
The election Tuesday showed what
amendments should be proposed by the
commission 10 revise the election laws
OF the State of Pennsylvania, so far as
Philadelphia is concerned. The law as 10
assistance should be changed. At least
1900 voters and more probably S0.O9a
were assisted" The spirit and intent
OF the present law was violated under a
decision which runs contrary to the whole
purpose OF the ballot Election officers
were. in addition, instructed by the
county commissioners IN terms certain to
facilitate the intimidation and purchase
Of voters.
Assistance ought to be prohibited.
as it IS now in the law for uniform pri-
maries, except when physical disability
exists, which should be stated by the
voter under oath, recorded by the election
officers, and included in the returns OF
the election.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
A Helpful FELLOW.

why have you started your Thanks
giving jokes so early?''
81 want TO give the other papers
chance 10 clip 'em before Thanksgiving"
responded the humorist. who thinks
pretty well OF his alleged humor.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

The Republicans OF New York State
followed the example set by Bryan DEM
ocrats when Judge Parker ran for Pres
ident-they stayed ct home.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

The Italian historian Ferraro says that
the great American novel has been writ
ten in Brazil. They have great nuts
down there
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
VOL. ~. NO. 20.
EVERY SATURDAY.
CurMottO: Iiyou see it in Ihs Big
Std. il int necessarily so.
BY YE LOCAL SCRIBE.


Thanks. Arthur Moses, for she
nat The Stick loves a cheerful
loser.
John L. Kennedy repudiates the
report that he Is q candidate FOR
Clerk Of the next House.
This sheet gives notice now that
it is committed 10 Charley Edwards
for anything he wants at the hands
Of the Champ CLARK party.
joy is usually sdultsrSted. Me
Longworth comes back.
Charley Lancaster insists thzt T.
r is Deweyized.
II is not so that one Of our fell
l0w-toEnsmen has offered q billion
dollars for Dicks togA. The sums
exaggerated.
p. II. W, RS sad las: g It's
sweet 10 run. but oh. how bitter. tn
run for Congress and then to
miss 'er %
John Detweiler planted cTocuses
around his house last Sunday. He
has been sitting up late at night
and getting up early in the morning
70 see them sprout.
Charlie West has had electric
lights put in his home and is so
tickled over It that he sits up all
night watching them burn.
J. Fred Kelley says; Everything
has gone DEMOCRACY"
Sid Bieber is 50 well pleased with
the result Of the elections that he
Is going 10 resign from the Repub-
hcan National Committee.
Tom Penoe is sure that North
Carolina can be depended upon az
sll times 10 remain in the Demo
cratic column
VIII Curtiss says never again VIII
he enter into the game Of politics,
no matte, how much John Weaver
peTsuades him.
RALPH. Lee and d. 8. Porter are
glad the election Tor directors Of
the Board Of Trade didn't occur
last Tuesday.
Hagmcn's unprecedented plurality
in Ohio was due to the presence OF
Arthur ". Johnston in the State.
Jim Sample attributes the defeat
of the G. o. P. in Indiana % the
large number Of Democratic votes
polled.
James 5. Tophsm has been better
calculator on leather than lections
Of late However, he is happy over
the result in bis native State-Del-
aware.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
NOT DE WOLF.

No. Miranda, the Mr.. Hopper who
ran for governor Of New York was
not your old friend De Wolf. He
would probably have received even
more votes If be had been
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
POETIC TERMS.

The poet says he'll "ope'' his eyes
To things sublime:
And then a word like prize" or skies
Completes his rhyme.
But what like is that word ''ope;"
1t seems the true poetic dope.
The poet says that art is long
Exc" sometimes gray;
Then finishes his little song
And sells the lay
But what ! Ike Is that word 'eke,
Which of true poesy doth reek.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Oklahoma rejected female suffrage last
Tuesday. but a new aeroplane designed
and built by a woman SCARED over Long
Island last Sunday
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

A Pullman porter struck a passenger.
and now the Injured man is suing him
for $4,000 It's hard being a plutoerat
these days.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Harvard has Roosevelt; Yale has Taft.
and now comes Princeton with Woodrow
" ilson.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

DIR. Wilson may not find the New Jer-
sey legislature as tractable as a class OF
university boys.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Now that the election is over. people
are beginning again TO call Dr. Cook a
liar.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

The champion rogue player Of the
world Is visiting Chicago No. Clarence:
we don't know what rogue is. either.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
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The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

The few Republican Representatives
who pulled through no doubt appreciate
fully how Or. Crippen felt when he re-
ceived his respite
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Many there be who smile and smile
with an aching heart the while"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

II. as Senator Lodge says, the ultimate
consumer Is a myth. commend US 70 the
voting ability OF the myth party.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

Faunal naturalism must seem pretty
tame nowadays.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

The Democratic victory also enabled
Chancellor Day 70 recover his voice.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

That old saw about "As goes Maine,
&C, was amply v.ndieated-
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
Gratefully yours.
JEREMIAH B-V-R-D-GE.
BEFORE TAKING.

Candidate--YOu have not any
doubt as 10 my character, have
yOul
Voter-Of course not.
CandidRte-Then. why don't you
vote for met
Voter-Because I have no doubt a.
to your character.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
SOME CENSUS FIGURES.

Among tbs figlres given ont by
the United States Census Bureau
last week were those showing that
the United States numbers Just
I. 39s, $50 cranks. divided as follows:
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

This sheet gives notics now that
It is committed 10 Charley Edwards
for anything he wants at the hands
Of the Champ CLARK party.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

''The ancients thought the world was
fiat"
well, they had no automobiles. no
musical comedy. no bridge whist IL must
have been in those days"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

"Mr. subbubs. your cook has broken
her leg. However. In about two weeks
she'll be able to sit up and take notice"
And how long before she'll be able
TO give notice, Doc?"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
For the Honeymoon

''Now that you and Choliy are engaged.
why don't you make him stop smoking7'
He does smoke q good deal. but it's
this way. He gets a trip TO Niagara
Falls for 100000 coupons"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12
ELECTION VIEWS.
a RevoIt Again.t DE. Lo.

A Revolt Against MIR. Lodge.
From the Providence Journal
Both the expected and the unexpected
have happened in Massachusetts. Dis
satisfaction with the Republican machine
was a factor in favor Of Mr. Foss: dis
trust Of the Fitzgerald machine was
factor IN favor of Gov. Draper. Even
the unpleasant impression left by the
Faneun Han convention did not avail 70
save the Commonwealth to the Republic
cans. AS governor Mr. Foss can do moth
ing 10 reduce the cost Of living or re-
wise the tariff or bring about reciprocity
with Canada. Yet It was a sound politi,
zeal instinct which led him to emphasize
the failure OF the party in power to ac-
compiish any OF these things The voters
realized that HIS election would be a
practical protest against conditions they
resented,
Rsaat Gov. Draper should be defeated
was but an incident in the rebuke. It
was his misfortune TO be identified with
the arrogant. INSCRIPTIONS. and selfish
boss rule which has alienated thousands
Of Republicans from Nheir party. The
richly deserved unpopularity OF Senator
Lodge has been too much for him.
The Election Results.
From the Wheeling Intelligence.
It Is hardly worth while TO speculate on
the exact causes Of the overthrow OF the
Republican party. Undoubtedly many
things contributed TO 1t. and different
causes ruled in different sections. The
high cost Of living has been felt generally
and has contributed probably more than
anything else 10 discomfort. and discon.
tent almost Invariably vents itself against
The party IN power Another potent fact
was the preaching OF rampant radicalism
by distinguished public citizen. who. for
some inexplicable reason. saw fit 10 jump
into the campaign. and. wherever posi-
bic, both by example and precept. sought
TO destroy public confidence in the hon
esty OF men IA oftice and IN the integrity
OF the Republican administration.
In West Virginia little factionaI fights
and the conduct OF a thoroughly discred-
ited State committee all helped 10 bring
about the result. The Republican party
will not be injured by the setback. On
the contrary. IL will act as a much-needed
tonic 10 stimulate party loyalty and har-
mony.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-12

John L. Kennedy repudiates the
report that he Is a candidate for
CLERK Of the next House.