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Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1910-09-22

q,.5incton, Sept, 1.-THE sec
,ss,.pfiD Of the census showing
: q. ..' 4..srortb or, of cities was issued to-
s :. Of the tbirty-eight cities
IN IN 1900 had a population OF
~nl, and more. twenty-four are
~, and to these are added five
-sr5 have attained the 100000
M during the last decade,
rse seaggregate population Of these
vsDtv.nine cities now is 1886, ,819
] ra;nst l0,376,Ol2 in 1900 and 1904
! nh 1890. The absolute increase
. between 1890 and 1900 amounted to
Ef.872 and between 1900 and
gIOto 3,220,8O7.
. rbe percentage Of increase for
his aggregate population shows
very little change in the rate or
growth during the two decades, be-
] Irg for the earlier one 31.4 per cent
and for the latter 81 per cent. The
| fact is noted that the high rate of
Increase is not confined to any one
geographical section.
fbe seven cities which have ex-
4led Oper cent, two, Newark,
!. NJ. and Bridgeport, Conn, are
4ern; one, Atlanta, is southern,
aitour, Detroit, Denver, Kansas
l1End Columbus are western. Of
thstvo cities with the lowest rate,
'neB eastern and the other is wes-
tern.
Senarking upon the facts presen-
ta the bulletin says:
The rates of increase for Allan
q Detroit, Denver and Kansas City
must be regarded as phenomenally |
nigh. but even more extraordinary
y u The high percentage for New
! lafk' which exceeds the average
!. I' !, lVenty-eight cities in the group
y i~4per cent, and is itself ex-
y, s'oea only by the rates of seven ci-
w The New York City rate.
!. .a,so7er' has been maintained at
!. sHssent high point for two de-
~,ss. ,,.s., and may be regarded as a
'I5..s- @a rate for that city"
M 1.%-lour cities Of between 25,-
~ .,.s s.o LOO 900 are given, showing
q 'ss'egate population Of 2,723,-
' against 1901, ,766 in 1900. a
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1910-09-22
For Sale.

Brougham or closed hack. used
short time, in good repair, rubber
tires. For sale cheap, or will trade
for stock. Also single top buggy at
a great bargain. Inquire at Monitor
Office. 26tf
Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1910-09-22

while the sale Of reserved seats will
be held the same day at 1890 p. m. ,
at the fair grounds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
silence Is Golden.

From LipDincott's.
a lively looking porter stood on the rear
platform OF a sleeping car IN the Grand
Central Station when a fussy and cho-
leric old man clambered up the steps
He stopped at the door. pulled for a mo-
ment, and then turned TO the man in uni
form.
Porter" he said, I'm going 10 Chi
cago. 7 want 10 be well taken care Of
pay foF il. Do you understand"
Yes. sir; but
Never mind any butts You listen TO
what I say. Keep the train boys away
from me. Dust me of whenever want
you 10. Give me an extra blanket. and
II there is any one in the berth over me
slide him into another. I want you to
But say, boss n"
Young man, when I'm giving instruc-
tons I prefer 10 do the talking myself
You do as I say. Here IS a s. bill
want to get the good OF It. Not a word.
SIR"
The train was starting. The porter
pocketed the bill with a grin and swung
himself 10 the ground.
"All right, boss"' he shouted. You
can do tn talkin' if you want TO. I'm
powerful sorry you wouldn't let ne tell
you-but I amt goin out on your train. %
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Proposed Aviation Meet.

An aviation meet near Washington is
in order. and we hope one will be held
during the autumn 1t viii receive pop
ular support undoubtedly-not 10 the ex-
tent of drawing 100000 visitors.l as one
eager promoter asserts, but a patronage
commensurate with the character Of the
events. and sufficient TO cover expenses.
at least.
The proposition is unworthy OF cOnsid-
Grafton wholly as a money making ven
ture. A commercial side OF aviation has
developed all too strongly in connection
with meets held elsewhere. The aviators
themselves profit largely, as well they
should. since this is their heyday. and
genius Is deserving OF fullest reward; but
the exhibitions are made doubly expen-
sive by promoters or eXplOiters, who
must have their share OF the proceeds.
and a most liberal share It usually is.
II is not pleasing 10 hear that there is
sort of corner" on the airship celebri-
ties which estops a city desiring to hold
a meet from dealing with them directly,
through its representative bodies or duly
authorized agents. Only the other day.
in discussion of sites and Embarrassing
plans, the fiat statement was made by a
promoter-wen meaning, perhaps. but
clearly having his own profit dominantly
in mind-that unless Washington dealt
through him it could really have no meet,
that he had secured options" on the
time Of all the aviators worth bringing
here. In other words his propositions
must be accepted. one OF them, or Wash
ington could not get either aviators or
airships
Such an ultimatum. in our opinion. need
not alarm the Chamber OF Commerce or
the aero clubs in the least, and we do not
believe it viii. \ promoter may be neces-
sary, and prove helpful and quite worthy
of generous consideration in the under
taking. but we can not bring ourselves to
the belief that success is absolutely de-
pendent upon him.
Ayiators have their prices, and high
enough they undoubtedly are, If not I'M
varying; but these celebrities can be in
duced 10 come 10 Washington, corner"
or no corner" and under any cOnceiv-
able auspices or agency decided upon.
provided the enterprise be put on sound.
businesslike. and promising basis
By all means let US have an aviation
meet, unless it be a cOmmercialized prop
osition altogether in which case We can
survive without IT,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Called on Account of Darkness.

From the Philadelphia Times.
Two baseball teams. which were made
up OF negro players, exhibited a great
contest of the national game before a
large crowd on the open lots Al Twelfth
and Porter streets Saturday afternoon.
The score stood ? TO in the eighth IN
ming. Two men were on bases. two play
ers out. when the pitcher OF one OF the
mines walloped the ball 10 midcenter. He
sprinted around the bags as If in pursuit
OF a dozen chickens.
The center fielder OF the opposing team
shot the ball with terrific speed toward
the fourth station, and as the runner was
about 10 cross the plate the catcher
touched him with the horsehide The
negro umpire shouted al the top OF his
voice:
DE runner am safet' And as the word
safe" died away the many spectators
began to crowd around the umpire.
What's dat?" shouted one. You done
be blin'," yelled another, and a few other
remarks followed. The men argued for
a while, and when the entire mob was
crowded around him the umpire's voice
rang out in loud tones:
Game called on account Of darkness"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
A Variety of London.

From the Pail Mall Gazette
The census OF 1910 gives figures show
ing that Greater Kew York is still far
behind London. which has a population
OF $500 and continues 10 grow at an
enormous rate. Greater London covers
an area of 692 miles. There are IN fact.
eleven other Londons in this same area,
and when one speaks Of London it is nee
essary for accurate description TO put in
an adjective The biggest London, is. of
course. Greater London. which is also
police London. The others are:
City Of London one square mile.
County q London. rs square miles
Water London, 81 square miles.
Postal London 90 square miles.
Telephone London. 60 square miles.
Parliamentary London. IL square miles
Ecclesiastical London, 10 square miles.
Police court London. ia square miles.
Central criminal court London. 80 square miles.
County court London, 35 square miles
The smallest population Of one London.
the city" is 26, 900 at night. The largest
is, OF course. that Of Greater London.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
ROOSEVELT'S FAILING.
Progressive Theoretically, but Not
Progressive Practically.


From the Milwaukee Free Press.
Col. Roosevelt is a progressive. We
would be the last 10 question that In
his Osawatomie speech, indeed. he pro-
crossed so far that a host of statesmen
who believed themselves progressives
have been losing their breath trying TO
catch up with him.
But we do wish that the colonel would
be more progressive practically than
theoretically, and we say this in full ap-
probation OF all that he has done, Of all
that he is doing, to further the interests
Of democracy. OF the average American
What we mean Is this:
When in 1908 a word from him might
have won the day for ante-eIection pub
licity Of campaign contributions and ex-
penditures Theodore Roosevelt strenu-
ously opposed the suggestion In his open
letter 10 William Jennings Bryan.
To-day. when public opinion has become
quite generally inslstent that such pub
licity shall be, Mr.. Roosevelt progresses
and takes his stand with public opinion.
When in 1904 a word from him would
have stopped the inpour into the Repub-
lican campaign fund Of hundreds OF thou
sands from the Hartman railroads. the
insurance corporations, the sugar trust,
and a half dozen other sources Of cor
porate combination and wealth, Theodore
Roosevelt did not so much as whisper.
To-day. when public opinion has become
vociferous that such contributions shall
not be. Mr. Roosevelt progresses and
takes his stand with public opinion.
Let no one misunderstood US as sug-
gesting that the colonel is insincere or
hypocritical in HIS pretensions. He has
simply been unable % apply quite the
same standard 70 practical politics that
he has 10 our governmental and economic
abuses.
Now for the present.
All truly progressive citizens recognize
that the health and efficiency OF the civil
service the purity OF local politics. de-
mand that Federal once holders shall re-
fraiu from participation in State or mu-
nicipal contests
Mr. Roosevelt knows this. too. Just as
he knows that postal employees have been
frequently disciplined for going into poll
tics
Yet what do We see in New York to-
day
We see Mr Roosevelt sBmmoning 20
oyster Bay ard intruStlng with the con-
duct o. his progressive pre-convenuon
campaign the following Federal Office
holders.
The pOstmasters q Brooklyn and Buff
falO. the collector OF internal revenue.
the United states appraiser, the collector
OF customs al the port OF New York. the
United States marshal and a Federal
naval officer,
1t is no excuse to point out that Barnes
and Woodruff also have their Federal
cohorts Mr.. Roosevelt as a progressive.
as a former civil service commissioner.
should not employ these tactics. The
end does not sanctify the means.
Il is practical politics, you say. Yes,
/ but no more so than accepting suspected
campaign contributions and opposing pre-
election publicity
Two years from now and we may hear
Mr.. Roosevelt denounclng the participa-
ton Of Federal oficeholders in political
contests. To-day IS the time he should
DO IL; but he won't.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
The Wound Healed.

The annual encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic at Atlantic City
is remarkable in its meeting on terms OF
amity and fraternal bondage Of the vet
Grams Of both the Union and the Con-
federate armies. No longer enemies or
rivals. they share in common memory.
and looking back over the vista of
years they find much to regret. but look
ing forward to the few years that re-
main. see q common hope.
How plain It is that the old animos-
tiles have died away Is shown by the
fact that il was Chief Van SAINT. Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. who sug-
gested that in the years that yet remain
there should not be two separate re-
unions; one OF the soldiers Of the North.
another of the soldiers OF the South: but
that there should be one common gather
ing. one reunion OF veterans OF both
armies. who. forgetting the bitterness Of
the struggle. shall remember only the re-
united country. so peaceful and prosper
Gus, largely because of their efforts, and
the yalor and heroism that was displayed
on both sides.
The suggestion was most heartily sup
ported not only by the G. A. r. men
themselves, but by Gen. Sickles and by
Hilary A. Herbert. one time stan officer
of Gen. Lee and Secretary of the Navy
during the Cleveland administration. In
this aequiescence in the proposition of
Chief Van SAINT there was no sacrifice of
principle on either side. There was no
maintaining on the part of the Confed-
crates that the cause they fought for
was Just. In his speech Mr.. Herbert
frankly declared that Il have had. and
we confederates generally have had,
change CT heart We recognize now that
disintegratlon meant weakness. that
union means strength. We recognize that
we are here 10 protect the institutions Of
our fathers and our great Constitution as
the greatest instrument OF government
ever penned by the hand of man"
It takes brave men TO admit frankly
and honestly that they We're mistaken.
and TO that point have come the Confed-
crate veterans who survive Such senti
ments freely expressed by southerners
who fought for the lost cause" Will do
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23

From the Sonora News,
Ebony is being extensively used as
frewood in the state OF Sinaloa. At the
Fundicion de Sinaloa here great supplies
OF ebony destined for the foundry fire
boxes are TO be seen. Francisco Uriola-
gotta, manager of this big Mazatlan con-
Germ, states that this ebony costs eight
pesos a cord. and that as fuel ii is almost
the equal Of coal.
At the home of Mr.. Oriologoitia here
there Is a beautifully polished ebony
table. This was made from a log deliv-
cred as frewood at the Fundicion and
later rescued by the manager
Ebony has been used as fuel for many
years at mines and sugar factories in
Sinaloa. The construction of the South
ern Pacific extension has opened sections
where extensive supplies exist, and as a
result more Of the timber is being mar
keted as firewood.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
The Storer Case Again.

Insistent In his demand for the square
deal and its most illustrious present-day
exponent, two episodes in Theodore
Roosevelt's White House career-his con-
roversies with Edward H. Hartman
and the Bellamy Storers-win forever
come up TO plague him and leave endur-
ing doubt whether he was uniformly a
square-dealing President
A supplementary chapter in the Storer
case. with hitherto unpublished letters
bearing directly upon a question OF
veracity. raised at the time and abruptly
settled m his own favor by Mr.. Roosevelt,
must be accepted as conclusive proof
that, in his treatment OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Storer, he failed signally to put in prac-
tiee his over-vaunted square-deal prin-
ciple
Roosevelt's interest in the elevation OF
Archbishop Ireland was known 70 many.
Il was all but an open secret in certain
circles. as a matter OF fact. That he
should have told Ambassador Storer TO
bespeak that interest, viva voce. at the
Vatican seems now made clear and is
at once understandable. A hint from
Rome that something of the sort was go
ing on led 10 unpleasant correspondence
and Storer's summary dismissal from the
diplomatic service-a punishment for be-
ing found out
The letters come too late 10 redress
a wrong or avail else OF profit. So 1t is
with the revival Of the Hartman cpl
sode. But. Ike Banquo's ghost. neither
viii down.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Ruling a Nation.

There may be some adverse criticism
Of the British rule in India which has just
secured the condemnation Of eleven Ben
gall Hindoos and sentenced them 10
terms Of Imprisonment at hard labor for
the crime OF sedition. But II so, 1t will
be unjustihed Some time ago the British
government announced that it was going
TO put down the food Of rising sedition
in India. and It passed. in November last.
stringent laws regulating public speak
ing and the publishing of newspapers.
and pamphlets, which are being strictly
enforced
Especially since the Russo-Japanese war
has agitation and the preaching of Sc
dition been rampant throughout certain
parts OF India. and there is some thought
that part of this is due TO the influence
OF Japanese agitators who have been
touring the country. IN spite of this the
British government has given the natives
q much larger share in the government
than they have ever before enjoyed. and
has enjOined them to use their new lib
critics wisely and Well II not they will
be punished. The conviction OF these
eleven Bengalis is the governments ex-
ample 10 the rest OF India OF how sedi-
ton will be treated.
Although the militant Hindoos publish
from Belgium and from Switzerland, neu-
tral countries. infammable newspapers
condemning British rule IN India and
averring that the country is In a state Of
revolt and almost ready to rise, it is
believed that the British government has
the situation we'll in hand. What dis
content there is exists largely among
the Hindoos. The Mohammedan part Of
the population is eminently satisfied with
the new laws. especially in view OF the
fact that these give them a much greater
representation in the government than
they ever had before. II is significant,
too, that the Mohammedans are the
fighters Of India. the Hindoos the takers
and writer's.
Then, too, 1t is plain that the great
body of native princes who are allowed
nominal rule under British supervision
are loyal TO the British, and so long
as this is so and the MOhammedsas stand
firm, Great Britain has little TO fear
from the agitators. A few examples Of
the seditious sent 10 prison VIII be SUM-
cient to check the spirit Of revolt.
And though these steps that the British
are taking may seem tyrannical to US OF
free institutions, il must be remembered
that India is a country teeming with
millions OF children. quite unfit. in any
sense, for self-government. Such voice
in their own affairs as they are fit 10
raise Great Britain welcomes. and by the
establishment Of free schools, maintain
ing industries and improved agriculture,
she is aiding the natives year by year
to become more fit to take up their own
burdens. But In the meantime the task
is hers to rule India; the duty lies heavy
upon her 10 take no backward STEP
Under her rule famine has been checked,
railroads built, the resources of India
developed. the people enriched. UNIT
for any form Of representative govern
ment, India needs the strong handling
lands is strong and Just.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23

much TO wipe out all traces OF the re-
proach of sectionalism. and a combined
reunion. If it is carried out will mark
the final burial of all past differences.
The gaping wound made by the civil
war is healed and the scar is fading. It
is fitting, indeed. that patriotic and hon
orable men, who tested each others met
tie in the clash OF war. should. nearing
the brink of the grave. clasp hands in
smity and sincere friendship-friendship
for each other; loyalty 10 the nation as
a whole.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
THE C. A. II. ENCAMPMENT.

Down IN the City-by-the-sea,
From all the land they've cone,
Just as IN days now history.
They came from hearth and home
To fight for country and for flag,
With patriot ardor true;
How far away those days now seem
To the veteran Boys in Blue.
But peaceful Is their mission now,
The war clouds all have passed.
In cheer and happy holiday.
Their numbers now are massed,
And time has s1ftened bitter pains
OF hardships long gone through,
OF battles which moved down the ranks
OF the gallant Boys IN Blue.
They've done their part; the nations might.
Prosperity and fame,
Are all their work; its laurels great
Are tributes to their name,
So in the sunset OF their day,
Well may their rest prove true.
In peace 10 meet and view their work,
The grand old Boys in Blue.
Josh Wink in the Baltimore American.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
AUTUMN BLOOMS.

The rinkytink is all aiame
In early fall
We see the crimson what's IL name
AdOwn the mall.
The thingumbob that strollers love
Is growing rank.
And In the fields are acres of
The hankypank.
on botany I am not strong;
I cannot call
BY name the blooms that come along
In early fall.
But I admire them just the same.
II gives me pride
To see the blossoms all afiame
on every side.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Death Where Is Thy sting

J. NJ Lewis. in Houston Post.
The last man looked sadly at the last
woman.
The world is dead he said gloomily
and there is nothing left for me TO do
but TO die also
Before that" replied she, there is one
thing / think you should do"
And that?"
please button me up the back"
AS he drifted away into the everlasting
sleep there was smile Of resignation on
his pale oountenance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
The Absent-minded Scot.

From Success Magazine.
The Scotchman could not find his ticket.
On the conductors second round it was
still missing. What's that in your
mouth?" he asked. Sure enough there
was the missing ticket. The conductor
punched it and went his way. An, we'el 9"
said Sandy, in reply TO his feIlow-pas-
sengers' banter. I'm nae sac absent
minded as ye think. Yon was a vera
auld ticket and I was jist sucken of the
date
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
A Slow Race.

From the Houston Post.
Yes, your honor; that man chased me
for two blocks al headlong speed
But, madam. that man is a cripple; he
could not chase anybody at headlong
speed"
'Headlong speed amt much speed.
judge. when a lady Is wearing a hobble
skirt like I was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Advantages of Speaking Tubes.

From the Toronto Globe.
Having been shown the speaking tube
and had it's use explained, Flynn, the new
porter, blew a mighty blast in 1t. The
proprietor came to the tube and inquired:
What's wanted down there?"
IT'S OF, Paddy Flynn Ar We tn
boss?"
It am"
We'll, then" yelled Flynn. ''shtick yer
head out av tn second-shtory windy
whole OF shtep out on tn soidwalk. OF
want to talk t We"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
New York journalism.

See this society belle about her rumor-
ed engagement"
Yes. sir"
IF she admits it, get ten lines. II she
denies it. get half a column and her
photograph"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Divided Gifts.

MY two sons don't seem to set along, q"
How is that? Are they not able and
energetic?"
Yes; but without team work. One OF
them is able and the other energetic"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Graveyard Oats ns Food.

From the Canton lIn.) Register.
Economy is the watchword al Rush
vile. The sexton of the city cemetery
raised enough oats in the graveyard this
year to keep the fire team in feed for the
entire winter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Slow Recovering.

Prom Human Life.
Geraldine-You haven't been 10 see me
since you asked my father for my hand.
Gerald-No, this is the first time I've
been able TO get about.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
An Old Crouch.

These are the days when the weather
conversation gets on my nerves.
las 10 how?"
"Oh, every shower is hailed as the
equinox, and every bright day as the be-
ginning OF Indian summer"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
The Latest Fad.

Some Of our society women are assist
ing the cloak strikers"
How very interesting" murmured Mrs.
De Style. You may put me down as a
patroness whenever they have another
strike"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23

as a humorist. The young Emperor OF
China has adopted European costume.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-23
Nor Half Rad

We used to joque abou, the toque,
But Il was neat,
And did ont spread beyond the head
Eleven feet.