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shackIes.

From the Kansas City Times.
The time is coming when We win have TO shsckle
cunning as We have already shacked force.-TheodOEe
Roosevelt.
Two powerful, fighting men have TO go
far out in the sage bush to find a state
of law in which they can even pummeI
themselves Nowhere would they be
permitted to knock down other men or
take their rights from them by the
might OF Drawn.
We have shackled force
And now we question the right Of
combined shrewdness and intellect and
immortality to take the benefits of privi-
lege by the fright" Of controlling legisia-
tors and politicians. We see that It Is
no more right, and should be no more
legal, to euchre the people out Of their
Inheritance than to physically beat them
up.
We are Stacking cunning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
McGUFFEY, Of READER FAME.
How He Won RenOEn Worthy of
Note In Hall of Fame.


From the Aew York World.
When In 1895 a young Cincinnati pub
fishing house offered William II. Nc
Guftey sl.000 to complete a set OF four
school readers, not even the imagina-
ton Of an II. G.. Wells could have fore
seen in the transaction the basis of a
reputation which might eventually en-
shrine the compiler In New York's Hall
OF Fame. McGuffey as professor at
Miami and president Of Ohio University
had more than a local renown as an
educator. But it is for his readers"
that the public remembers him.
They helped 10 form the literary taste
Of two generations OF Western school
boys, and the length of time they re-
sisted the competition OF the new wares
seductiVely offered 10 school boards by
enterprisiing publishers testihes to their
quality, An alert investigator Of lit
erary origins might trace to them some
of the sources Of the Indiana school Of
authorship. Certainly the McGuffey
eclectic" series contained an amount
Of good English prose and verse which
1t would be difficult 10 match in equal
toittpdSS III Hlpuetu UdUuDoDh6 OF III
erature and half hours with the best
authors"
The actual work Of their compilation
was done by ". II. MeGuffey's younger
brother, Alexander, a youth OF twenty.
In an interview not long before his death
in 1891 Alexander McGuffey said:
My brother was very busy, and as 1
had an abundance OF time on my hands
he agreed TO undertake the work with
the understanding that the burden Of it
was to come 10 me, / working under
his supervision. The readers were to
be published under HIS name in order
to give them a prestige. The firm agreed
to this arrangement, so they brought
over great load OF old school readers
from which, as from other and higher
sources. l was to make selections. The
work took all my spare time during the
winter of 1896 and half OF 1881"
The McGuffey readers have been Tim
proved" upon to meet more modern ed
ueationai demands. There is now dia-
leet verse for the pupil, Whitcomb Riley,
Eugene Field. scientific extracts, &C, but
there was much good literature In the
old readers for parents as well as chill
dren.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
Taking No Chances.

From Tit-BitE
II took the shop keeper in oxford
street the other day every ounce of will
power he possessed TO keep from laugh
ing outright at an old lady from the
country who came TO his establishment
and began examining some pieces Of
calico. She pulled at one piece first this
way. then that. wetting IT and rubbing
II with her fingers TO try II the coloTs
We're fast. Then she paused for a while.
as If not yet satisfied. At last she cut
of a piece with a pair of scissors, and,
handing il 70 the gawky-looking girl of
about sixteen standing at her side. said:
Here. Liza Jane. you chew that an
see IL IL fades"
Liza Jane raised it to her mouth and
Snlemnlv went 10 work
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Vancouver Correspondence Portland OTegonisn.
The sight of business men going to and
from places of business and Of women
making their shopping rounds in the
japanese Tickshaws may not be a novel
one in this city If the plans Of a local
company for importing a number of the
Tickshaws here for hire materialize.
There are a number of trained rickshaw
coolies in the local japanese district. and
Il is the intention Of the promoters OF
the company TO have these men, clad in
suitable uniforms, for their work.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Birth of American Independence-July A.

Grasping the iron tongue he swung II
to and fro proclsiming the glad tidings
10 the waiting thousands. The crowded
streets caught up the sound Every stee-
pie re-echoed it, and with cannon peals
bonfires, and illumination, the patriots
that night declared their Joy.
How they shouted What rejoicirgi
How the old bell shook the air.
TIL the clang Of Freedom RULED
me calm gliding Delaware!
How the boniTes and the torches
llumed the nights repose
And from flames likc Phoenix.
Fan Liberty arose!
That old bell nov is silent.
And hushed its iron tongue
But the spirit Il awakened
Still liyes-foseyer young,
And while We greet the sunlight
On the Fourth a each july
Wen ns'er forget the belIman
Who 'twixt the earth and SKY.
Rang out our Independence;
Which. please Gcd, shall never die.
The first public celebration OF the Dec
laration of Independence was probably
that of July 6. 106, when John Nixon
read the statement in the yard of the
statehouse in Philadelphia and the King
arms were taken down in the courtroom.
In New York, On July 9. Washington.
commandments, in general orders
announced: THE honorable Continental
Congress. impelled by the dictates of
duty, policy, and necessity, having been
pleased 20 dissolve the connection which
subsisted between this country and Great
Britain and to declare the United Colo
MES OF America free and independent
States, the several brigades are TO be
drawn up this evening on their respective
parades at o'clock. when the declara-
ton of Congress. showing the grounds
and reasons of this measure. is to be
read in an audible voice.
In III. in honor of the first annlver-
sary Of the glorious day. every soldier
was ordered an extra gill of rum. In i77S
the general orders read. Tomorrow. The
anniversary Of the Declaration OF indie
pendence, viii be celebrated by firing
thirteen pieces of cannon and feu de
joie OF the whole line
On July 4 the corner stone Of the Wash
ington Monument was laid In 1913 bv
President Polk; work on the Erie Canal
commenced in 1917; vicksburg surrender.
ed in 1858 and the battle OF Ulundi was
fought in 1873. II is the birthday OF
Christian Gellert. the German poet Q7lsl
Nathaniel Hawthorne, the American aii-
thor QSo9; of Giuseppe GaribaIdi. the
italian patriot ns0T): stephen c. Foster
the song writer Qs26), and the date OF
the death of Fisher Ames, the American
statesman 0s0O, and tive ex-President:
of the United States, John Adams and
Thomas Jefferson, in 1896
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
THE DROPPING OF THE DEW.

IN the mornings, sweet and clear.
When the birds are singing near;
In the cool night, calm and sweet,
On the grasses at your feet:
To the parched earth after dusk,
When the fields exhale their musk,
Fine and fresh and sweet and new
Cones the dropping Of the dew.
Blooms are thirsty, and the grain
Yearns in summer for the rain.
Hills Of green are lifted up,
And the vslleys are z cup
For the silver mist that flies
Where the dreamy beauty lies
OF the meadows that are deep
In the dicket's song Of sleep.
Then. al then, the mystic viii
OF the Maker works its hll
And the depths are broken up.
And the valleys veTdaut CUP
Held 20 heav'n with SIMPLE trust
Feels the heating Of the dust
BIZ the little drops that fall,
Soft and sweetly over all
Oh, ny soul, when over yuu
Genes the dropping Of the dew,
Like the Wales and hills and deep
To bis loving knowledge creep.
Uncomplaining and content,
Take the dew a. il is ssns,
And the sunshine. and the rose.
Er He loves Us. and He knOWs
--bsutztoHn Bard. IN Baltimore sun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A TALE oF THE FouRTH.

TALE OF THE FOURTH.
Tommy peeped into gun
Which was loaded TO the muzzle.
Why there was no damage done
Is puzzle.
James was very. very bad;
Threw match into some powder.
But 1t failed to blow the lad
Into chowder.
Billy pounded on a bomb
With all lack OF .circumsDection.
Yet there was no trouble from
That direction.
Not a kid was hurt all day:
Shattered were traditions hoary.
Seems it sometimes works that way
In story.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
A Reminder.

From the Buffalo Express
You have string on both thumbs and
on ali your fingers" the other fellows in
the Office noted.
My wife wants me to be sure to bring
home an umbrella" he explained.
Then noticing how suEpiciously the
others looked at him, he cut off all the
strings and threw them angrily on the
floor. wife or no wife
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
Home News Away from Home

Washingtonians who leave the
city, either for a short or long
stay-whether they so to mountain
or seashore. or even across the sea
should not fail to order The
Washington Herald sent to them
by mail. 1t win come regularly.
and the addresses viii be changed
as often as desired. II is the home
news you win want while away
from home. Telephone Main $500.
giving old ard new address.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

From the Kansas City Times.
According TO Victor Murdock. the insurgents big
fight the enc to deprive the Speaker Of authority
to appoint the committees IS yet to come. 1t win
have to come very soon. however. CT Mr.. Anthony.
Mr.. Scott, Mr. Campbell. Mr.. Miller, Mr.. Calder
head and Mr.. Reeder. ali from Kansas. may not
be there TO participate in it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
The Niearaguan way.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Nicaraguan COMMUNICATIVE the
ratioEs been issued TO our gallant soil
diers?
The Aid-No. general. There are no ra-
tons to issue.
The Communication bring up the
printing presses and well treat the boys
TO some more paper money"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
Making a Brave Fight.

From Puck.
Manager OF Hieksburg Theater-Well.
how's things theatrical in little old New
York;
Aetyn Barnes (gloomiIy)-The best
can tell you, my friend. is that the New
Theater is still a nonmoving- picture
house
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

There Is timeliness in the announcement
by Frederick A Stokes Company OF new
editions at a lower price of the suinp-
tuOus volumes, THE Speckled Brook
Trout and the Bases" These books,
with their remarkable illustrations. have
been called by such distinguished anglers
as DIR. Henry Van Dyke the most beauti-
ful books on fishing ever published.
Another Of the important items Of the
late spring list OF the Lippincotts IS
Walter Sichels "Sterne. Study" In
this delightful biography of the author
OF ''Tristram Shandy," the creator Of
sentimentalism," as he has been called,
Dir. Sichel is said to have done his best
work. He has combined industry in re-
search. historical knowledge and sympa-
thetic appreciation Of his subject with
certain charming epigrammatie style. and
his pages reveal the life and character
of the eighteenth century author In
manner that is wholly admirable
The July Metropolitan Is a Roosevelt
number" with a striking cartoon OF
the ex-President and leading article.
10! The Conquering Hero" in which
Walter Wellman offers an interesting
explanation Of how and why Roosevelt
captured Europe. An article that will
cause a sensation is THE Capitalization
Of Amateur Athletics" by James BsCOn-
molly. bare-haRded attack on the meth
DDS OF the Amateur Athletic Union and
its business connection with the Spald-
ings. 4 third article Of equally strong
appeal 20 a different class OF readers IS
Prof. Munsterbergs THE Educational
Unrest a thoughtful and lucid account
of the educational problem in our colleges
and schools
SO thoroughly thrashed out has been
the love story 0f It may be called such)
Of George sand and Alfred de Musset
that we thought that there was nothing
new to be said But Mr. Francis GTibble.
IN his exceedingly entertaining The Pas
si0ns Of the French Romantics" relates
an euecdote which is certainly not gen
orally known, and one that throws q
curious light on Paris editorial methods
In the middle Of the last century It
concerns Francois Buloz, the famous edi-
tor Of the Revue des Deux Mondes. who
assumed charge OF the magazine in 1881.
two years after it's foundation. George
Sand and De Musset were among its
contributors, and ne introduced them to
each other. 1t is said. in the fond hope
that they would fall in love and quarrel.
and draw inspiration from their expert
iences-in which case what splendid copy
for his magazinel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

The Chattanooga Times has heard
rumor that Col. Duncan B. Cooper is
sojournlng in Cincinnati because Of the
feeling in Tennessee over his pardon
And yet we doubt that the feeling in
Cincinnati is any more kindly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Since the governorship of Pennsylvania
made an Intellectual grab in Mr. Pinchot's
direction that gentleman has been very
quiet. and. no doubt. win be careful
henceforth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

mo one who can get broiled chicken
eats fried chicken observes the Column
bia State. This is hardly accurate, We
imagine. However, when one finds he
can get broiled chicken, it is foolhardy
70 inquire further
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

in all my life I have never seen a
situation so full of promise for Repub-
lican victory this fall" says Uncle joe
Cannon. Uncle Joe" should beware
Those long-distance roseate visions are
Democratic speelalties generally.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

A Kentucky candidate says he is run
ming for the Office solely because his
conscience tells him 1t is his duty When
the returns are all In his confidence in
the accuracy Of his conscience may have
received something of a jolt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
TmpOSsibIeI

From the Louisville Courier-Jouruai
Realism on the siagsi There Is no such thing.
Six months elarse between Act and ACT H. and
yet they have the sane cook.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
John Paul Jones-Hts Grave.

From the Richmond Ners-Jeaaer.
John Paul Jones. the admiral. lies IN.
buried under a flight Of stairs in an An
napolis mess hail." the Montgomery Ad-
vertiser tells US. From which Il would
appear that the rowing passion OF the gal
liant John Paul is strong in death.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Mississippi has little rest from poll
ties says the Memphis News-seimitar
For that matter neither has Tennessee
nor New York. Come to think Of it, what
state ever has any great amount OF rest
from politics?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Prom the Philadelphia Record
The vanity Of Senator Penrose in not permitting
his State convention TO breathe breath OF the air
Of independents and in exposing the chains Of bis
machine seryitors to public gaze will cost his cndi-
election.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

If Prof Johnslng wins to-day, that will
lend considerable color to the suggestion
that prize lighting is decidedly on the
wane in this land of the free and home
of the brave.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
Bliss.

From woman's Home Companion.
Mrs. Quackenness-Am 20 daughter
happily mar'd, Sistah Sagg?
Mrs. Sagg-She sho' is; Bless good
ness. she's done got a husband dat's
skeered to death of her!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Many man is rampantly loyal to the
flag to-day who could not recite the
Star spangled Banner" right of the
bat If his life depended upon it,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
The Cnmmon 30.

From the Detroit Free Press.
when are you going on your vaca-
tion?"
81 don't know. I've got to wait until
the neighbors set through using my suit
case"
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Whether it was innate honesty or
mere desire 10 discourage an old joke
that prompted President Diaz to return
that borrowed umbrella probably never
will be known
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

From the Cleveland Leader.
why do you have such enormously
fat servant girls2''
Clever idea of my wife's. They can't
wear her clothes on their evenings out?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
A Tied Score,

From the Christian Sciencs Monitor.
The manner IN which hungry motoring parties are
reported 70 be overhoWipg country hotels shows that
when everybody else IS ont enjoying cutting the
innkeepT is in enjoying his inning
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bound to BE Variety.

MY comic opera will contain no drunk
en- king; no merry villagers; no ban
dts"
What will 1t contain?''
I haven't thought that far. But l
can't go wrong. Whatever I put In will
be heartily welcomed"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Vice President Sherman. II seems, is
very fond of buttermiik. The idea that
Mr. Fairbanks was our first and last
buttermiIk Vice President never was well
founded, anyway
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
what,s the Dinerencef

From the Wall Street Journal
II the Payne-Aldreh tariff bill. according to the
Iowa idea. was framed for the express purpose Of
deceiTing the piblic it hardly be said to have
been successful.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

From the Philadelphia Record.
Miss Antlque-I think we should believe
everything in the Bible.
Miss Caustique-Is the date of your
birth there?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Even the most obstreperous anti-Taft-
ties are beginning to fear that the long
scheduled whack OF the Big stick was
nothing more serious than a gentle love
lick, after all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
Circumstances Alter Cases.

From the Chicago News.
Young man." said the homegrown
philosopher. at Is always best to begin
at the beginning"
mo If you want to go up a river, 1t
isn't" answered the wise youth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

1.-THE first baby gets the best Of every
thing" says the Los Angeles Express.
Move 10 amend and generalize by strik-
ing out first"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04
Luther Burbank.s Latest.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Luther Burbank announces that he has
succeeded IN producing cobless corn.
What! deprive US OF roasting ears2 This
won't amount to shucks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

A bather was arrested in Atlantic City
recently for wearing bathing suit that
was too tight. And yet one is not re-
CURED TO wear accordion plated bathing
suits in Atlantic City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

From the Philadelphia Record
When gold is scarce people complain Of it as the
cause Of hard times Whsn gold Is abundant, st Is
the alleged cause Of high prices and dearnsss Of
living Just the same.
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thing. 1t is well, perhaps. that they col
Tide with one another. Mere man has
his hands full lodging the automobiles
as Ii is.
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SIC wou1dn,t BE There.

From the Cleveland Leader.
What are you in such rush about?"
promised to meet my wife at 5 o'clock
down at the corner"
"WelI. there's no hurry. Il isn't 4 yet"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Judge Parker thinks we are threatened
with too much Roosevelt" For rea-
soRs unnecessary to mention. Mr.. Roose-
welt does not think we are threatened
with too much Parker. Anyway, the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

Also, Tom Watson cams back. Oh,
there are a lot Of them who seem able
enough to turn that trick.
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It is. at least. an even bet that Sem
ator Dick viii come back. Why. there
fore. be pessimistie about anybodys abil-
ity to do likewise?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

thought that we may be threatened with
too much Johnson Is the disturbing one
to-day.
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There are no new jokes. You'll ad-
NIT that. suppose?"
I'll admit there are no new Fourth OF
July jokes, responded the press huInor-
ist. with a sigh.
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Whatever his views anent, the ultimate
consumer. Mr.. Lodge evidently appre-
ciates the fact that neither the colonel
nor his popularity is a myth.
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PA says he amt going to buy no fire.
works this year"
Amt you going to put up a hoiIery'
Nav Pa viii watch the neighbors
fer an hour; hten he'll chase out and
buy twict as many"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

my son is In the hands OF the Lord, .
says "Jeffs'' father. Only the Lord
knows for sure, however, whether he is
or not,
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Might Be Needed.

Better close on the Fourth. This is
to be safe and sane Fourth. and no
accidents are likely"
I CUES I'll stay open Just the same. &"
remarked the druggist Some energetic
orator may disloeate his jaw"
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Patten has retired from the market
forever. Inevitable speculative thought:
Can Patten come back?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

The most popular summer fad among
men, we fear, is the elbow bend.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

The Atlanta Georgian says courtesy is
q big asset IN business. And the aston
fishing thing is that there should be any
sort OF doubt about it.
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Would be ExcusabIe.

a man might meet
The battles heat
And think it only fun,
Yet take to flight
At the very sight
OF a boy with a toy gun.
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Ancient Baseball.

WHO was Leonidas?"
The man who eaptained the Spartan
nine the year they gave Persia such q
tussle. 1t was a great game"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-04

sHE HIVE bttH no Fourths
We might not need the liniment, nor
yet the lint had Patrick Henry been
content with leave to print.