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The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
Certain Army Retirements.

An army retiring board has been en-
gaged for some weeks on the case Of an
ohhcer who has been named for transfer
from the active lis; Of the military es-
Enlistment 1t so happens that he was
rot long ago examined for promotion
from one grade to the next higher grade.
pronounced qualified for the advance
nent. and received his new commission.
He has now been reported as incapaci-
tated for active duty on account Of dis
ability. which may or may not have
been contracted in lire Of duty. That
IS a question which the army retiring
board must determine.
II win require much evidence to con-
vince the board. and the delay in reach
ing a conclusion is due 10 the fact that
the testimony Of officers now in the
Philippines must be obtained. The re-
suits are awaited with interest by Off
GERS Of the army, because it may estab-
lsh a policy which has been lacking in
such matters hitherto.
There are many cases Of the retirement
OF army officers who are not entitled. by
reason of any disability which Is at
trioutable to service they have rendered.
to be borne on the retired list at gov
eminent expense. Their incapacity is due
entirely to carelessness or intemperance, or
other habits which had no relation TO the
responsibility or hardship imposed upon
them in the discharge Of their duties
1t ought not to be a question which re-
Quires much elaboration on the part Of a
board 20 justify a recommendation that
an officer in such circumstances. should
be wholly retired or. in other words, dis
charged from the army. That proceed
ing is. Of course, a drastic one and has
its implied discredit. but for the sake
Of officers who do their best and who
strive TO live Up 10 the standard Of prop
er conduct and the faithful performance
OF duty. there should be no favor mani
tested toward those officers who avoid
all such obligations.
There is much said in the military
naval service concerning the need of
elimination for the benefit Of promotion.
There are existing facilities to that end
without the aid Of further legislation to
set rid of officers who are really unfit
The trouble is that such officers are too
often carried on the active list or trans
ferred to the retired list upon consider
atoms of misplaced sympathy An Off
Ger who has been promoted from one
grade TO the next higher one has the
best sort Of claim for continuance on the
active list He must have passed q
mental and physical examination to gain
his advancement. and the authorities are
placed at a disadvantage when. imme-
distely following such advancement, they
Undertake TO retire him.
rhe contemporaneous case which IS en-
gaging the attention of the army retir-
ing board will have its significance to,
and possibly It's influence upon. that part OF
the army administration which deals
with the military personnel
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

in delivery service. and. in addition to
this. has saved s5,450oO0 in the Railway
Mail. Service. These sums have been
saved without the impairment Of the
service in any particular, and in spite
OF the fact that the service has been
largely extended
, OF course. S22.OcO,ooo is a long way from
the SS00,00O.OOO mark set by Senator AID
rich. but it is a notable example in
economy. just the same. Without know
ms. or caring to know. much OF the de-
tails. the general tax-paying public has
been uneasily aware that even in this
era Of high prices the various functions
OF government have been carried on IN
a pretty costly way. and the news Of
this trend toward economy in operation
will be welcome. Not only that; the
work done by these two administrators
serves 70 emphasize what may be
GoEe when departments are conducted
a,ons business principles. An example
has been set which should extend rapidly
through the governmental service. We
have heard already Of great econo-
mics that have been accomplished By the
Treasury Department II the good work
IN efficiency and economy keeps up all
along the line, that $500. 10000 a year
saving OF Senator Aldrich may not seem
such a Utopian dream. after all
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

From the Mexican keruld.
An exposition plan for New Orleans,
one that will include one Of the greatest
towers IN the world. will shortly be
completed by Dr. Peter Roveda. the ia
nous Italian architect. who came here
about a week ago.
The work OF This architect IS known
of and stands in the four quarters OF the
globe and his talents have attracted the
heads Of many countries His design
for the Panama Exposition. in 1915. which
he is confident viii some to New Orleans,
promises 10 attract much attention.
In the center OF the group Of building
will rise a tower that will be second to
none in the world in both height and
beauty. The celebrated Italian. who is
best known as the Father OF the City
OF sun" in discussing the tower az the
Monteleone Hotel. said that he believed
that he had a plan whereby the highest
tower in the world could be erected al a
cost that would be in keeping with the
exposition funds
Hundreds Of feet in the air flowers and
plans viii spread out in this wonderful
work, and II will be so built that all
visitors TO the exposition may go with
perfect safety 20 the highest point.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
Aldrich's Reply to Bristow.

Senator Aldrich's reply to the charges
OF his colleague. Senator Bristow, seems
clear. comprehensive, and quite convinc-
ing The only logical or acceptable ex-
PLANTATION OF the Kansan's course in
standing sponsor for charges in-founded
ard unsupported by fact is that he was
mIsluformed and misled.
Tie Rhode Island statesman charitably
suggests this explanation.
Progressive Repubiicanlsm is not aided
by rash speech or unwarrsnted accusa-
ton.
Certainly. It ought 10 be possible for
factions 20 be In honest disagreement as
to the tariff or other economic policies
and problems without resorung to
calumny or impugning individual motives.
In the making OF the tariff Mr. Aldrlch
uniformly showed respect for the views
OF the minority and constantly mani
tested a spirit OF Cancellation and COM
promise. That he was more influential
than his colleagues in framing the bill
was due no more to his resourceful and
tactful leadership, which even his oppo-
nents admire. than 10 his mastery OF
tarin details, which everybody has been
forced to realize. Where others display
superficial or inadequate Information. he
shows intimate knowledge Of the facts.
As we have said. the progressive cause
In politics, commonly called insurgency.
is not helped by such episodes It's con-
tinued growth must rest upon fair-deal-
Ing and fair speech. II may quickly be
discredited by rash utterances on the
stump by honest but overzealous apostles
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
EFFECTS OF TOBACCO.
Carbon MOnoxide Most DSngerou,
Constituent of the smoke.

Carbon MOnoxide Most Dangerous
Constituent of the smoke.
From the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal.
II has not been proved that ,obacco
causes any definite characteristic LESSONS
OF the nose. throat. or ear. While it is
possible that the excessive use of tobacco
mSy by indirect action produce a toxic
effect upon the olfactory and auditory
nerves. with resulting impairment OF the
sense or smell or Of hearing there Is
not at the present time any DEFINITE lab
oratory proof for such an opinion. nor IS
there sufficient clinical evidence 10 sub
stantiate the belief
The IN effects Of tobacco smoke upon
existing diseases Of the throat arising
from other causes is established. and is
the same as would be observed from any
other form OF irritation That gastric
and systemic nervous disturbances may
arise from excessive use Of tobacco in
any Of il forms is unQuestioned: the nico-
tine content OF tobacco is a recognized
poisonous substance. and In the process
furious chemical products.
Carbon monoxide Is probably a more
dangerous and injurious constituent OF
tobacco smoke than is nicotine, only a
very fractional amount Of which ever
enters the tissues. II there IS any more
danger 10 be anticipated from cigarette
than from cigar smoking il is 10 be look
ed for solely in the inhalation Of the
smoke; cigarette smoking without lnhal-
ing is no more injurious than is pipe or
cigar smoking, probably not as much SO.
unless enormous numbers are smoked.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
Il nAILX1.z<S
BOOK REVIEW
THE RUST OF ROME


An unusually good novel is The Rust
Of Rome. By Warwick Deeping. In the
first place the writer has a good story TO
eel; In the second. he IS able 10 analyze
character with many subtle touches and
VIVID descriptions, and. In the third place.
he knows something Of English compost
ton and style. a novelty among present.
day novel writer's. We are told by his
publishers that Warwick Deeping is an
English physician. who left his practice
sor the more exciting profession OF let
ters when he found that the reading
world was receptive. Certain il is that in
this his latest book he shows a great deal
OF power and Of understanding OF the
human heart: besides. he is an archaeolo-
glst and nature lover. and these things
he weaves in most skillfully. The story
tells OF Ben Heriot, who has had the mis-
fortune 10 speed two years in prison
When the story begins he has lust
emerged from his prison, a DISCOURAGED
and somber man. who soon begins 20
think that there is no longer a place for
him In the world But he finds rest and
healing in two great psssions-the love Of
the outdoor worli and the love Of a
woman Eve Thorken is a delightful her
ONE. strong. loving. and intelligent and
we are soon engrossed in her discovery
OF the Roman villa in her own back gar
den and her efforts 20 oppose, single
handed the insclent Burgoyne in his pur-
SUIT Of herself and her property. Through
the story these two threads are woven To-
gether-Heriot's hgnt for a place in So
clety and Ewes contest for her own The
plot IS excellent. the love interest salts
factory, the whole novel refreshing
eaange from the silly and stereotyped
novels that food our shelves. london
and New York. Cassen & Coz
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
These Have Come Back


W.tP. Jipscomb from Name.
Loub Garihe from Baltpnorc.
o. + Field from insueentdom.
Sidnsy Bieber from GEORGETOWN.
J. c. fstoddard from Alexandria.
Capt. Brian from &C swamp"
Charlie EckstciHt from Atlantic
Cts.
President GIFTS from Chevy
Cart Ierur Heron from Indian
walter Humphrey from Colonial
J. ?. Hermann from the lakes Of
Mainc
chSis Walker from Washington
HeiSiIs.
comeHus Eclhardt from Mount
rleasaut.
Wv. ?. Van wickle from the wilds
II Canada.
Dr. George c. ober from the
Windy City.
T. A. wicEersham from Chesa-
pcake Beach.
Ross Andrews from the CONNER
cial Learis game.
Guy Collins from the state Of
innoulcus dcsuetude.
Dr. Charles A. Stewart from
somewhere out West.
r0m Moves fom Canadian
uiaruthon with Rudy kavfmanr.
Id. Walsh, aud q Tribe q IndianS
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
A CAUTIOUS CoUNTRYMAN.

From the Porilar Magazine.
As a precaution against members of
Congress using the government mails for
private purposes at the expense OF the
Federal treasury. the envelopes in which
free garden seeds are sent 70 consttu-
ents bear in one corner this inscription:
Penalty for private use. $500"
The other day Representative William
A. Rodenberg. of Illinois. received the
following letter from a farmer 10 whom
he had ser.t package OF the coed:
Dear Congressman Rodenberg: I re-
turn undcr separate cover, the seed you
sent me, IS I would use them for private
purposes. and this would make me liable
10 the ,pree hundred dollars fine.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
ONE CENT.
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Col. Dan Callahan is home from
Ourbe-

Col. Dan Callahan is home from
Quebec.
George Howard watched the re
Satta from the Speedway.
I C. Go,der6erg is taking swim
ming lessons at Bay Shore.
Hon. John Barrett viii make a
speech IN Esperanto next week.
Ralph Lee. We are sorry to say.
has gone 20 Haven. not heaven, in
his new auto.
Miller kenyon has a '-crick" IN
his neck from watching the new
roof 60 on his bank.
VIII Gudc is the latest candidate
whose name has been mentioned
for mayor Of PctWorth.
Chaplin Brow recently visited
Ocean View and was greatly
charmed with its beauties.
Everybody Is wondering why It Is
that Charlie Wslraf motors 70
Franklin Park every day.
John Poole and Howard Reside
are scheduled for Joint debate on
how 20 manage a baseball club.
Oscar Porner won last weeks
Noebe, prize for being able 70 look
quite digniied while riding in a
taxicab.
Jack Costigau. one OF our bright
est Young barristers-at- law. is bowed
down with grief. His bulldog died
last week.
Col. William Hart was in great
form az the regatta showing on his
life presCrvCTs. He scld q half in
tcrest IN two q them.
~ AstAAo nav s-s y ulaAAlN Lllt
farmers in Southern Maryland happy
by telling them what he is going 70
Go when re Is elected &c Congress
Louis (Landsmanl Goldsmith is
arranging for an automobile tour TO
Mount Rainier IN the near future.
he has named his new carburettor
Molly.
Hon. James Cecil Hcoe tried
to say good morning" in Esperanto
YESTERDAY. and this is how il sound
cd; JJyxzertyi. Dsiz UT He has
been elected a delegate 70 the Is
pcranto Congress. the first Office be
ever held.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
SATURDAY. AUGUST Is. 1910.
Home News Away from Home

Neutrality-suspicious. who leave the
city, either for a short or long
stay-whether they go to noun
tain or seashore. or even across
the sea-should not fail TO order
The Washington Herald sent 10
them by mail. II will come reg
ularly. and the addresses will be
changed as often as desired. II
is the home news you will want
while away from home. Tele-
phone Main $500, giving old and
new address
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

From the Buffalo Express.
The new bride was telephonlng to the
ice man.
How much do you want?" he asked.
oh" and she stopped 20 think. a
piece about ten Inches long and four
wide: Just enough 70 keep this dear little
steak I'll Archie comes home 10 lunch
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
THE LIES WE TELL.

Your poem really shows great
promise.
You are the only woman 1 ever
much prefer the street cars to
an automobile.
I'm 50 glad ny mothcr-in-law is
coming
NY VIE and ! never quarrel.
I'm 50 giad / have 70 wear
glasses They lend me such a dis
tneuishcd appearance.
m awfully sory. cid man;
havcn't got a cent.
No thanks ] never drink.
No' ! realty Ike the hot weather.
! called yOn by phone. but yoa
we're not IN.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

way. Therefore. 81 conservation Is TO be-
come campaign issue. it must be con-
.servation without the consent Of any
other nation on earth" Is the colonel
not somewhat afraid that will Jonah the
movement?
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Bob" Adamson. Mayor Gaynor's sec
Rotary. who is figuring In the limelight
somewhat just now. IS one Of the best
and cleverest fellows that ever drew the
breath Of life He is real newspaper
nau-one who does not know how to do
mean act or think mean thought. He
halls from Georgia, and is glad OF it.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
CONCERNING JACK.

Little Jack Horaer
Sat in a corner.
Eating piece OF pie.
Up came DR.. Wiley
And said 70 him slyly;
That stun contains
Borax.
Glucose.
White sand.
Gum arabic.
Coal-tar dye.
Fuller's earth.
Bcnzoate cf soda,
And $3.50. se5. 9i3 germs
Which frightened poor Jackie away
FREDERIC HAsKIN,
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when Sc mona Dc Ditcher.

RON inc Popular Magazine.
Sir Thomas Upton. who still thinks he
can win an international yacht race.
came to this country when ne was very
young man and started out as n day
laborer on a Southern plantation. where
he used TO dig bitches.
The daughter Of the man who employed
him is now a government clerk in Wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Gov. Patterson IS quite mad. He has
issued a long statement about the per
nicious lntermeddling Of a Republican
President-Mr Taft-in the affairs Of
Tennessee Gov. Patterson is tresome.
The pernicious murder Of Edward Ward
Carmacl is what put Patterson's crowd
out OF business-and II he does not know
il. he ought 70.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Ono Of tie ofncials Of the meat trust has been
indicted for pcriuTy. II may cheer him 10 learn
that mar jus, found guilty here u similar crime
rcoeiTed a sentence OF only seven years.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
Political Finance.

From The Springfield Republican.
The man who won the Democratic nomination Tor
governor Of Texas in the recent primaries shows by
lis itemized report that lie spent Sl.1S He will
serve as governor two years a. an annual salary -
5000 Prospective deficit S377S
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Writing OF two opposing candidates FOR
Office in his vicinity Editor Loyless, Of
the Augusta Chronicle says: Mind you.
do not accuse either Of the gentlemen
OF telling the truth about the other"
We should think not, That would be
rash accusation, indeed
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
CALLED OFF.

The champion tennis match be-
tween Z. c. Graham and George
White was called OF when the score
was love three. because White was
pcTfpiring so much he feared that
bis new white nanncls might be
smiled
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
Another Job for BaIIinger.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Western university Is going 20 establish chair
In hydrothcrapy That Is the legal Tor teach
ing people 10 battle and also gire instruction 70
different kinds OF baths. We nominate Ballinger
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

From the Geutlewoman
Teacher-Now. boys, here's a ntue ex-
ample in mental arithmetic How old
would a person be who was born in 1S75?
Pupi.-Please. teacher. vas If a man or
a woman
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Prom Puck
Purchaser-These seats are in the back
row. Is there any chance Of exchanging
them after I get inside?
Theater Ticket-seller-Sure After the
show begins you'n be able to get any
seat IN the house,
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Mr.. Swanson, as the successor Of SEN
ator Daniel in the United States Senate.
has been generally Endorsed throughout
the whole nation. A lot OF papers seem
10 remember that Swanson made a fine
record as governor Of Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
The Situation in spnIn.

From the Dallas News
As we understand s, at this distance the Spanish
government is trying 10 divorce itself from the
church without gaming correspondent
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Col. George Mareellus Bailey Is violat-
ing an inhexible rule Of the union by
employing in his paragraphs French ex-
press!ons that cannot be found In the
back OF the big dictionary.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Secretary Wilson says we are to have
the biggest corn crop on record this year
Now, then. If "Old Borax" does not find
that il Is full Of microbes and things. we
shall be very happy. Of course.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

by fraudulent ballots and systematic
deception OF the people. Gov. Brown was
elected two years ago. says the ami
able Atlanta Journal 1t IS painfully ev!-
dent that Little Joe" is about 20 be
elected again.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

From tic Louisville Cogr.erJournA.
journals, with head Tor figures has asccr-
tanned that tho deliberations q Congress cost the
United States SIS a word. That Is a mere basstelle
compared with he cost Y what Congress did as
result Of having d.lherated
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
Identification.

From the Buffalo Express
Waiter. why is this peachstons IN the
peach shortcake?"
That is left in, sir to convince skep-
teal people that q IS a peach shortcake,
sir; yes, sir"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
working the Kids.

I cant get my boy to do anything
around the house"
We have settled that problem Ny
kid runs errands FOR my neighbor, and
her boy runs errands for me"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Gen. Christmas is back in the Central
American revolutionary game again, all
right; but those militant heroes. Wos-y-
Gil and Uribe-Uribe. seem TO have been
hopelessly lost IN the shuttle.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

The current issue OF the outlook con-
tains an article by Mr. Bryan. but none
by Mr.. Roosevelt. Is good DR.. Abbott
trying to Josh" his esteemed subscribers2
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Prohibition is merely a form OF
lunacy." says contemporary. Well. wen
perhaps. A good many 'olks seem 10 have
gone crazy in this country Of late years,
nevertheless!
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
The difference.

Nm, On. revell County tKauS) Republican.
A man likes the things he can chew up
o- nour into him; whereas a woman
i,kes tac things she can hook, button.
or pin onto her.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
A Nnrrorr Escnne-

Our new neishbor has sent her kid
over TO borrow some gasoline"
Dear me! hate 70 admit that we
have no auto"
we went have to She only wants a
little to clean some gloves"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
On the Train.

MY wife Is a poor one to get her
moneys worth"
How so?"
Pays extra TO take a scenic route. and
then spends the entire trip looking at a
bride and groom"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
JUST A BILL.

He lit his cigar with $40 bill.
Was his pocket depleted?
Not through losing this bill, for it's value
was nil:
It was still unreceipted.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

From tho Atlanta Constitution
Il sent poem 20 that magazine. aid
now I hear it has falleA
Too bad. But maybe they won't sue
you Tor damages
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

The suggestion Of a Massachusetts pas
tor that there may be baseball in heaven
IS somewhat staggering. How could all
the teams win the pennant? And would
IL be heaven unless all Of them did?
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

The prize-fghting game is dead in this
country-absoluteIy dead" says an erst-
while famous pugilist. It certainly IS IN
bad odor, all right.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

OF the Rfty-odd nations asked to join
in making conservation an international
matter, only nineteen have responded, and
some OF those in a decidedly lul1ewarm
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

This country consumed S5e,ooo.ooO worth
OF peanuts last year. Where do all the
peanut shells go? Into the breakfast
foods2
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

1he melancholy days have enc
The saddest Of the year.
The President Is cut Of tofn'
But Bedloe Boy f. here.
{. Z. ARCHIBiLD.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

BE an optimist" says James J. Hill
II we had a bunch OF railroads the size
OF Mr.. HIS. we would
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

II is somewhat disconcerung to read
that an aeroplane has turned turtle
1t il a tax on the imagination 10 con-
caive the idea of a flying turtle
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

Mt Falfours most strenuous "cuss"
word is bother" it seems. Uncle Joe"
must wonder how M Balfour manages
to get along with just that one
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

1t costs about s15.O0OOOO to take the
census Of the nation. Still. it is worth
the money. perhaps. just to find out how
fast we are growing.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

One Of the things we are not excited
about, or even slightly interested in, is
whether Gallagher is possessed Of a liter
9ry taste.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
PIcK-UPs

Paul Tamplet is enjoying tha
schcitude cf a summer bachelor.
George Snyder a an earnest advo-
cate q early 10 bed ard early n
rise" while summerirg IN the sub
uTba
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13

The Naior Of Ignorance" By Gen.
Homer Lea, the book which last fall gave
point to the possible japanese invasion
OF America" discussion. has stirred up
military circles in the Philippines. The
Harpers announce that they are reprint
ing The Falor Of Ignorance" this week
70 MI this order from Manila. and also
the sixth order from London. where Lord
Roberts and Gen. Hamilton spoke and
wrote Of the books value.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-13
A Complete switch.

These scientists get me all mixed
up"
What's the trouble?"
Now they say the earth damaged the
comet"