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The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Labor of Children.

Nothing speaks more loudly or elo-
quently in the cause OF higher civiliza-
ton than the way in which the children
Of the nation are safeguarded from Oh
preston and injustice. In this country
there is already a healthy sentiment
against child labor. although. as we
have seen from the results of expert in
vestigations and from statements made
IN Congress, the laws designed to prevent
youngsters from working in factories are
more honOred in the breach than in the
observance"
Peculiar point is lent TO this subject by
a recent bulletin Issued by the United
States Bureau Of Labor dealing with
child labor in Europe. We are apt TO
think that reform along these lines has
made some progress since the time when
Charles Dickens so eloquentiy raised his
voice in behalf of the little ones. and
scathed the English laws, which.
at that time. forbade children un-
der twelve years of age from work.
ing in factories more than ten
hours a day But recent Investigations
show that much remains TO be done for
the emancipation of children. In Austria.
for instance, children not yet six years
old were found working, not for wages.
but for mere scraps OF broken food and
rags Of clothing. In Belgium child labor
is not paid at all the nearest approach
to reward for work coming TO the most
agile among the youngsters, prizes be-
ing given to the ones that can disappear
the quickest when the inspector comes
around. IN Germany the so-called fac
tory law has merely succeeded in driv-
ing the child laborer from the factory TO
the sweatshop and the home. Nowhere
in Europe is there any adequate in
speetion regarding child labor. and it
is pointed out that in Belgium it would
take the present corps of inspectors fifty
nine years to visit the factories they are
supposed to supervise. When the vio-
lators OF such laws as exist are caught.
the penalty is so light that the employers
find it profitable to defy the law and pay
the fine.
Back Of these European laws there is a
weak and inefficient public sentiment.
Before there can be any adequate protec-
ton for the children it is necessary that
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
a Financial Thought.

From The New YORK Fress.
John Purroy Mitchell New York's very
young but very efficient acting mayor,
said the other day to a reporter, apropos
OF a certain abuse:
The conduct of these people is omi-
nous. 1t reminds me OF the famous
financier.
George said the famous financier 10
his secretary. I've been thinking
Yes, sir said the secretary, respect-
fully What about. SIR?
Well. George said the financIer. I
can't help wondering where on earth the
lambs get this inexhaustible stream OF
millions that we get from them
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
HOW LANE SAW WASHINGTON.
Although Only Eighty-six, virginian
Makes Satisfactory Explanation.

Makes "a Satisfactory Explanation.
Washington Letter TO Chicago Evening Post.
In Washington lives John Lane. a de-
scendent on his father side OF an old
Virginia family and on his mothers side
Of an old New England family. Mr..
Lane is eighty-six years OF age. For
some years he has liked TO puzzle people
whom he met by telling them that he
vas the only living person who ever
saw George Washington. Now as Wash
ington died in 1883 and as Mr.. Lane Is
only eighty-six years old, It can be I'M
derstood that persons 10 whom the state
ment OF having seen George Washington
was made were naturally ineradulous
and looked on their informant as either
being something Of a joker or as being
something which they did not care TO
mention when facing him.
When the old Vlrginian has excited
curiosity or ineredulity 10 the highest
pitch ne Will make explanation, When
ne was boy about ten years old he was
standing on the road In Georgetown
when a Mount Vernon stage coach passed.
Inc driver knew the boy, and asked him
II ne wanted ride. He did: and he
CLIMBED mp and took his seat beside the
driver. and stuck there all the way 10
Mount Vernon. Il happened that at the
time OF their arrival the body of Wash
ington was being moved from the old
tomb to the new one. and in order 10
make sure that the ghouls who had en-
tered the old sepuleher some time before
had not disturbed the remains OF the
Father Of His Country the coffin was
opened and the boy, Lane, was lifted
up TO look upon the face of the First
American" So il is that to-day Mr..
Lane can say truthfuliy that he is the
only living person who ever saw George
Washington. Everybody else who was
present at the removal of the remains
died long ago
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
GREATEST OYSTER STATE.
Louisiana Disputes LOBg-standIng
Claim Of Maryland and Virginia,

Claim of Maryland and Virginia.
From the New Orleans Picayune.
1t is not commonly known that Louisi-
ana is the greatest oyster State in the
Union. This claim was for a long time
held by Maryland. because it had control
Of large area OF Chesapeake Bay, while
Virginia disputed with Maryland over
the situation. At that time the oysters
of the Louisiana waters had only a local
reputation. and UP TO a recent date no
special care was taken OF them, and no
definite information concerning the ex-
tent of our oyster area was at hand.
Within 2 very few years past the oys-
ter waters have been put in charge OF
State commission. and a boundary has
been established between those of Mis-
sissippi and our own According to data
furnished by the chief surveyor the oys-
ter area Of this State is nearly 100000
acres In extent The yield is between 200
and 800 barrels to the acre. The oyster
beds in Louisiana are now producing an
nually something Ike 6O0OOO barrels, the
II the demand wers great enough to tax
the prOducti Iely of the entire oyster area
to its capacity the yield would run high
into the millions of barrels.
One thing which has kept a large part
Of the consuming population ignorant OF
Louisiana oysters was the fact that they
have been shipped under Baltimore
brands. Under the United States pure
food laws this viii be no longer pos
sble.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
The Navy General Store.

There is no question that the new
general store which has been established
at the Washington Navy Yard In an
experimental way, and similar stores
which are likely to be established at
other navy yards. will be OF benefit to
the officers of the navy and Marine Corps
and their families and the enlisted men.
It is the same sort of establishment
which the Army Commissary Department
has had in operation at military garri-
sons and in the principal cities for the
benefit Of members OF the military estab-
lshment and their families. Doubtless
all precautions are taken to restrict the
benefit 10 those for whom the stores are
operated.
There is no special reason why there
should be interference with any scheme
which permits certain people TO exist at
less cost than the prevailing rate OF
living. which 10 most families is a
grievance and a hardship. At the same
time, II the government is going TO do
this sort Of thing for the benefit OF the
army and navy and Marine Corps off,
GERS, why should it not as well do it for
the civilian employees of the government
in Washington?
These stores are operated under the
War and Navy departments with such
facilities as they command. Looking at
the question from that point OF view. It
is seen that this would be a positive
deuiment 10 the business interests of
any city where such a store is located.
Il would be an interference with private
business on the part or the government.
and is a species Of paternalism that will
extinguish legitimate business enterprise
and discourage the investment Of capital
The fact that these army and navy
stores are limited in their operation TO
a very restricted class of benehciaries is
beside the question. From the standpoint
OF the civilian who pays the taxes and
the civilian clerk who helps TO run the
government, there is no special reason
why army and navy officers should have
the exceptional advantage Of buying their
food and household articles at favored
rate. 1t is using the machinery Of the
government in direction which is not
necessary or just
The only excuse for the establishment
OF such stories is the lack Of other means
Of provision, and in such cases the gov
ment ordinarily looks after its people
adequately.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
COLLEGE GIRL AND CUPID.
Far More in Favor in Matrimonial
Circles Than Heretofore.

From the Boston Globe.
II has long been generally believed
that the percentage of college girls who
marry is small. Twenty-Five years ago
it used TO be said that not a quarter
of the girl graduates ever welded. The
implication plainly was that three-quar-
ters Of them were not worth marrying.
They were pictured as wanting to dis
cuss literature at breakfast, science at
lunch, and philosophy at dinner. Grad
ually as this unfair view passed the
story went that only a third OF the girls
got married Now the common report is
that half OF them marry. No statistics
are available on this subject, but the
impression grows that college girls are
in more favor in matrimonial circles.
II Is undoubtedly true that higher edu-
cation has not made the average college
girl more sought by marrying men. Few
men want wife who knows more than
they do, but the masculine prejudice
against the college girl is passing.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MIXED POETRY.

Under a spreading chestnut tree. TO has
tening Ills a prey.
Beneath thy cold gray crags. o. sea! my
fondest hopes decay
The melancholy days are here Touch
not a single bough;
1t sheltered Clara We're de We're. and I'll
protect II now.
Let dogs delight 10 bark and bite beneath
the mystic moon
But curfew shell not ring tonight, ye
braes of bonny Doom.
The heart bowed down By weight OF woe
viii rise again I'm time.
Man wants but little here below. so let US
end this rhyme.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
VIEWS.
La Toilette Smiles Last.

From the Detroit NewS
Senator la Toilette was Variously re-
garded as an extremist. and an imprudent
and an unstable man. He made a nota-
bic speech in the Senate on the Aldrieh
tariff measure. In which he said;
Il warn you that II you refuse 70 con-
slider every proposition advanced In be-
half of the public, and carry out your
determination to make this tarin legis-
lation but an instrument by which special
interests may enrich themselves. the pub
lie viii hold you responsible. and prove
its resentment as certainly as elections
are held
Nine OF the Senators who laughed at
the La Toilette "demagogy" were re-
tired November s. and in seven OF the
States so represented Democratic legis-
latures were elected
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
weIIIngton and Blucher.

From the London Chronicle
remember the touching aneedote OF
how the iron Duke and that old Prussian
warrior. Butcher, met upon the field of
Waterloo, and mingled their tears over
the bodies of the slain. The well-knOwn
and much more probable story Is told
of the latter that. having been enter
tanned at a city dinner, and thoroughly
enjoyed its gorgeous hospitality, he de-
lighted his hosts by his admiration OF
London, concluding, however. with the
startling exclamation. What a splendid
city it would be TO sackl'
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
A word for MIR. Lodge.

From the NewbuDpogt Mass Meas.
For Republican TO vote against Sena-
tor Lodge. unless the issue has been a
direct one, and he knows the feelings OF
his constituents. is an error. We believe.
The Senator deserves election from the
hands OF his own party. Democratic adj
vice 10 the contrary Notwithstanding. We
are glad that 1t is 10 be noted that the
representative and senator from our
local districts have the sand 10 stand up
and say what they viii do in the matter.
They are occupying a much more envi-
able position than the little trimmers,
for ali men respect a man OF sand.
whether they agree with him or not
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
WoMAN'S BIPLANE A SUCCESS.
Former SecretRry to Mrs Russell
Sage Sees Her Ambition Realized.

FORMER Secretary to MIS- HusSeii
Sage Sees Her Ambition Realized.
From the New York Tribune.
After several years Of effort, during
which time she suffered many disappoint-
ments. Miss z. Lillian Todd realized her
hopes when a biplane. the work OF her
hands and brain. flew across the avia-
tion field here Miss Todd has the finan-
cial backing OF Mrs. Russell Sage. whose
private secretary she formerly was. A
good-sized crowd was on hand 10 wit
ness the trial OF the machine d. Mas
son took II up. He ran it across the
ground. then went into the air for twenty
feet. and made a turn at the far end.
returning 20 the starting place. where he
was enthusiastically received.
The upper planes Of the machine are
shaped like the wings of bird when in
fight. while the lower ones are level
The machine is higher than the ordinary
biplane, the chassis being about FIVE feet
high.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Two of a kind.

From Tit Bits.
A person begging aims of Lord George
Gordon said:
God bless you, my lord. You and
have been in all the prisons in London"
What do you mean?" cried Lord
George. Il never was in any prison but
the tower
THAT is true, my lord" said the other.
"snd l have been in all the rest
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Pinching Trust Proats.

Ffom the PhiladeIIlia PubIc Ledger.
After boosting the price OF window
glass about 20 per cent. the glass trust
has been fined a total of $4,000. Fears
are felt that this makes slight inroads on
the profits, but otherwise il is satisfGc-
tory enough. II is refreshing. also. to
see a demonstration OF the fact that not
every advance in prices can be aseribed
to the tariff
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
what one socialist win DO.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Victor Berger. the only Socialist ever
elected 10 Congress, bears his honors
modestly and does not expect 10 over
turn the House. But some OF his kind
are not so modest A Socialist plumber
OF Reading. Pa, has been elected 20
the legislature, and he announces that he
intends 10 raise the devil" He viii find
when he reaches Harrisburg that there
is not much in the line left 10 do. The
last two or three legislatures of Penn
sylyania did about as fine a job of that
sort as ever was done outside of Illinois
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Not signed.

From the New York World
The outlook advances many reasons for
Republican defeat without once mention
ing the third term or the New National
ism. AS My Name is not signed to these
extended remarks they can be denied and
repudiated, OF course Hence the Out
looks inloOk has no real value to those
who seek the light
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
The Germ of Happiness.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
He was happy on a pint measure,
says a Blllvile philosopher. but never
objected to a gallon Jug II he had 10
dwell in the valley. he contented HIM
self with the thought that there was
nothing but storm and thunder on the
hilltop. anyway, and they all have 20
get back to the simple life in the end.
Thus, on the rugged pathway Of life,
he preserved an even soul"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
stiRening of the Spine.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
With Mr. Bryan still plugging for it in
the West. Wall street exerting IT'S pull
for it in the East. and the South keeping
along just by force Of habit. the Demo-
cratic party is beginning 10 have some
confidence in its future-outside Of Penn
sylvan.a.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Politics and Prices.

From the Providence Bulletin.
It is no doubt true that the removal Of
the tariff on meat products would have a
beneficent effect, and the Democrats will
make a hit with the people II they can
bring 1t about. But If they have under
taken the job of reducing the cost OF
living all around. and have won votes by
giving such a pledge. they have a tough
proposition ahead of them to make their
promises good
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Innkinr nncII,rnrd-

BOSS, I can't live on So week any
longer"
stick Il out for a WHILE" urged HIS
thrifty employer. Think of how you can
brag about it when you've made your
fortune my lad"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
No, Not Esperanto.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tshishtgama. Kiskisink. Coocoocaiehe.
Nipissing, Biscotasing. Pogamassig-no
not Esperanto; simply names of places
where the international balloon racers
landed
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Too Much Money spent.

From the Fitchburg Sentinel.
The returns OF Foss Of $4,000 spent for
campaign contributions and OF Draper Of
$1,000 show still that too much money
Is required from candidates Diapers
looks small beside the $4,000 he spent
TO get the nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor. FOss' is small compared with the
over Si00000 which StorrOw spent in his
Boston city campaign fast year But any
of the sums are altogether too large for
the case where the Office Is supposed 70
be seeking the man-although everybody
knows that the man was seeking the
office Not only are the contributions too
large, but they ought TO come from a
great many more people, II the voters
have an interest in their principles.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

That Wyoming man who committed
suicide by exploding 100 pounds of dyna-
mite under himself evidently did not care
even for one Of Baltimore's cut rate
funerals.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
DE- way OF suggestion.

from 1T BIS.
A pewholder once came from his parish
church to the bishop with the complaint
that a stranger had intruded into his
pew He said: Il would not disturb di-
vine service by ejeeting him, but took
the slight liberty of sitting on his hat"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

As November % advances. DR.. Crippen
is betraying a fine quality of patience In
not urging that the hunt for Belle FL
more be hurried up.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Hotel Sensation.

Look at the people crane their necks.
Evidently some rich man.
What's the matter? Somebody order
ing champagne for breakfast"
No; he ordered bacon and eggs.''
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

ances directly before the Chief Execu-
tive. But, quite naturally, Mr.. Taft de-
olined to give snap judgment
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

Mrs. Berger, the wife OF the Socialist
Congressman, says that there should be
an equal division OF mans salary be-
tween himself and his wife. Most men
wish there were.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The New York Times says that cold
storage ought to be limited 10 year.
But some Of the defeated candidates will
have 10 stay there longer than that.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

Woodrow Wilson says that he stands
FOR 'pitiless publicity" as far as public
business is concerned. If the public bust
ness is run right, publicity need not be a
matter for pity.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

New Jersey farmers have found that
when turkeys are hobbled they grow
fatter When a fashionable woman wears
hobbies she looks thinner.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The stage is getting worse and worse.
Now 1t has secured Count de Beaufort
who, for a salary. viii tell people why
he was kicked down stairs.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The man in Hot Springs, Ark, who has
lived thirty-two days without eating is
probably trying TO solve the high cost of
living problem
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

A scientist asserts that a bumbleblee
can pull 500 times its own weight The
average American politician is no bum
blebee
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

Incidentally, the Americans seem to be
running the record pretty close for the
number OF deaths caused by aviation.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
For shame

4 collector recently showed a profes.
sional humorist a bOotjack. and the fell
low actually didn't know what it was.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

After all the advertising Birmingham,
Ala, has done. it seems little umgrateful
for Aviator Ely TO fly away from the
Mace.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

From the indianapolis News
Once more the crippen case shows that
the teehnieality IS much less effective
device in England than 1t Is IN this ceun-
try.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The freless cooker, second cousin to
the unsuitable boat, set fire TO house in
St Louis last week.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The American workmen on the Pan
anna canal timed their strike so as to
male It coincide with the visit Of the
President in order to place their griev-
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The customs paid by the steamer George
Washington broke all records. SO did the
passenger who wished TO pay duty upon
articles that were free.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

Still, we can hardly believe that all
this row over Mexico has been brought
about by the undertaking" magazines.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
4 Doting Dad.

"She has an indulgent father"
Settled a million on the duke, hear"
"Yes; and put 5000 in trust in case she
ever wants a divorce"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

How could a Western state send a man
20 washington as new Senator IL he
were In Washington already?
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

France must be feeling like an AmerI-
can trust with all that water in her
capital.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

The British House Of Lords is going
20 reform itself. Perhaps there are some
who regret our Senate did not do like
wise
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Expert Advice.

What's the best way TO succeed2"
Begin early and get yourself used to
the idea that you are big thing"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Effect I'm Chicago.

From the Springfield Republican.
OF all the cities in the country. Chi
eago experienced the worst effects from
the landslide The elective Judiciary OF
Cook County was revolutonlzei almost
not a single Republican judicial candi-
date being chosen, and there were about
a score OF them. Cnicago's Municipal
Court OF which the city is justly proud.
loses many OF is old and experienced
judges, who were up for reelection, and
whose excellent qualifications for con
tinued service were OF no avail in such
q political cOnvulsion. Many judges of
the higher courts who merited another
term were buried In the general election
debris
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Their Turn

The Democrats are perky.
And We all know
IT'S better 10 eat turkey
Than crow.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Chance for Republicans.

Prom the New York Mail.
The worst thing the Republican party
could do is 20 do nothing at ALTO
stand pat' on everything. and await
the moves of the Democratic Congress
which will convene thirteen months
hence. Thirteen months. when the high
cost OF living is a question of this and
each succeeding hour. and certain parts
or the tariff bin are under present con-
demnatiOn. From December 6 To March
next the Republican party viii have
undivided control OF the Executive. the
Senate and the House For the sake
OF the general welfafe and for its own
sake in 1872 the party should crowd the
session with accomplishment.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

Mr. Moisant is planning aerial taxis.
The surface ones come pretty high now.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22
Innuendo.

THE really good hairdressers are very
independent"
Won't call for II, eh?''
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

An ossihed man has been married in
Pennsylvania. His wife cannot blame him
when he comes home that way.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

De Beaufort says that his wife's father
does not count. Yes. he does, Count!
The Washington herald., 1910-11-22

It is not a great many years since Mr..
H. J. Duveen, the millionaire art dealer,
who has come into conflict with the
United States customs, emigrated from
the zuyder Zee, In Holland. with his
brother Joseph, who died in 1908 after
being knighted, and commenced work as
a blacksmith in Hull.
Joseph opened a small art shop In that
city. and this proved the nucleus of the
great firm which to-day thinks in mil
lions. This year they paid sl,0o0oe0 for a
plat of land in Fifth avenue, New York.
for the erection OF block Of sumptuous
art galleries. and as an example OF their
resources Ii might be mentioned that
three years ago they paid nearly 5000
GOO for the celebrated Rudolph Kann col
lection of old masters. 1t was the late
Sir Joseph who gave 10000 for new
Turner wing at Miibank. FLANEUR,
copyright 1910. By Mcclure Newspaper Syndioatel