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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02
DR.. Cooks Confession.

After reading Dr. Cooks confession, We
cannot help asking ourselves If the
would-be explorer was also half crazed'
from hunger when he believed that he had
assembled to the summit of Mount McKin-
ley" We do not know Of any one who
is particularly DESTROYS of being vindic-
tive toward the doctor. The public may
have a grudge against him for having
made a fool of It on several occasions.
and the nation as whole has reason TO
resent his bringing ridicule upon Il.
It is possible that that which other ex-
plorers bore with equanimity was too
much for Dr. Cook 10 endure, But there
are some things in the confession that may
be properly objected TO- He will be
content il the general public believe that
he was self-deceived. being half craZed
by months of isolation and hunger" All
this is news to the public. Nothing like
that was said in his tale Of the trip TO
the pole. No other explorers have been
NN+iit~ "a tts'tt''N ttit'NtNttN a. iN''tAA'
Of their privations in the icy regions
nor was anything that bears out his
present statement apparent in his aspect
or manner on his return from tht
north Those who came in contact viii
him in the arctic regions have, in theil
testimony, told nothing OF his mental dis
tress,
Stin. some allowance must be made foi
temperament. though there will be som'
questions as 10 the causes Of his Ihal
crazed" condition. Did he find ht In
Alaska mountains. also, a region OF in
sanity in which he could not believe TIT
evidence OF his own eyes? Has reason
less craving been a lifelong habit witt
the man? Evidently there are some IN
teresting psychological problems 10 b
solved in his case. In the meantime, hi
confession" will be read with interest
though We greatly doubt whether hl
unique plea and lame explanation vii
have any effect in rehabilltating his char
acter In the public esteem.
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GoULD's WILD DUCK DRIVE.
He and Friends XIII I,70O Fowl that
Were Fed Until Tame.

From the New York Press.
George ]. Gould and a party Of friends
have shot in The last three weeks more
than LEO wild ducks on the extensive
estate Of Leslie ID. Ward near Madi-
son. n. j. Not long before Mr. Ward
died he directed his game keepers 10
collect a great number of the eggs Of
wild ducks. which fowl at that time
aboulded IN the streams, lakes. and
marshes in the Morristown Valley.
The eggs were Matched. part on the
Twombly country place, Florham Park.
and the rest on Wards place. There
were almost 1900 Of the ducks, and they
frequented the lakes and brooks In such
numbers they fairly covered the waters
at times. Some OF the ducks flew away,
but the greater number became tame
and they were fed daily. the same as
ordinary domestic ducks. coming to the
calls OF the gamekeeper and his assist
ants, and following the men about the
place.
After the death of Mr. Ward. who
was many times a millionaire, the shoot
ing privileges on the estate, including
the flock of wild ducks, were sold TO
Mr. Gould lie and his friends came
here as soon as the open season began,
on November !, and began 10 pop away
at the ducks. The unsuspecting fowl
were led into the woods. and then the
dogs were sent in 10 scare them. When
I the ducks arose and few toward the
| barns and feeding places the Gould
/ sportsmen, who had been stationed at
convenient points, shot and killed them
/ in great numbers.
There never before was such fine
/ wild duck shooting Three times the
( wild fowl were moved down in hun
dreds Then the birds grew wary. and
most of those that had survived the
wholesale slaughter left Morris COunt5
for more distant and safer feedinl
/ grounds
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l. II Ironyf

From the Newark ~. j. star.
''WOmans suffrage, scandal. politics,
and household happenings are tabooed
during the club sessions" Doesn't that
declaration concerning il mark the pro-
posed Womans Club Of Summit as
unique? But Il has ether claims or oCigi-
nality The object of this club" said
one OF the charter members, is TO pro-
mote sOciabilty among women whose
husbands are obliged TO be away al
night. Il is planned 10 meet two even
ings each week TO play cards. checkers
or other games, and 10 talk" Is i
possible that the word obliged is heavi
III ironie? Let Us hope not
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Jack" Into the heart OF the mystery Of
the sargasso Sea has sailed those ma
terial ships that. leaving port. have
never more been heard Of. It is peopled
with the spirits of those good mariners
who have fed the sea for thousand
years" and for which she still calls,
"stil unfed There, entangied, IN the
gulfweed, never more To sail into an
earthly port, lie the missing ships of an
elder age; vessels with high poop-deeks
and hempen shrouds Their once white
sails are tenuous with age and bleaehed
In the tropie sun. and they flap idly
where no breeze is. against masts so sun
dried that they creak with every swell.
Close they lie, each of these ships, all
OF them the home Of romance and mys-
terry. lime ULCERS ALL for never so Grass
thing as a modern steamer has ever
churned It's waters or entanglec its ro-
msnce-desuoyins propeller in the beau
tiful Gulf weed
No wonder that the Norwegian scien'
tihe expedition could not find the sar-
gasso Sea. There are more things II
heaven and earth" than the eye of The
scientist can see. But the eye of th'
true romance has beheld the Sargass'
Sea, and viii behold it again, and yet
again. The song of its mystery shal
ever lure the wanderer TO high adven
ture; the vision OF IT shall inspire th'
poets: the recorders Of its history shall
be the true romancers.
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srmnnthy for Mr.. Lodge.

From the AtclisOn Gi5be.
OF course you know Massachusetts
turned down Henry Cabot Lodge. be-
cause ne is having entirely too much sue
cess in life. based on his position as Unit
ed States Senator. There is nothing else
against Lodge. He was d noted man, an
honest man. and useful man. But peO-
pie don't like il when man gets along
too well The man who is selected 10 sue
coed Lodge may be one of the pigmies
who have been barking at Lodges heels.
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From tie Chicago Record Herald.
Mrs Do!yers is such an unreasonable
person"
Unreasonable: I should think she was.
When she found her husband taking din
ner with an actress. she wouldn't forgive
him. even though ne brought her home
A beautiful diamond sunburst"
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.
corNr rHEM-2o-CouNT THEM.

COUNT THENE-2O-COUNT THEM.
only twenty shopping days
Is the tale.
Every counter goods displays
BY the bale.
But they'e being purchased fast
BY the throng
And will certainly not last
Very long.
only twenty shopping days
Is the tale
Ere a lot Of empty trays
Ends the sale.
You have twenty days for biz.
Worthy friend,
Ere the shopping season is
At an end.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

From the Philadelpaia Public Ledger.
Robin Cooper. OF Tennessee, has been
acquitted OF the murder OF ex-senator
Carmack, the governor thus being saved
the trouble Of issuing a pardon. as he
had done for Cooper's father. That the
two killed Carmack there never was
question, bat such mere matters Of de-
tail apparently were not considered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

been too long delayed. Enterprises OF
magnitude In Alaska are only waiting
fer the era OF cheap fuel. Once that is
secured. and in ample supply. there VIII
be building of railroads. the opening OF
iron. copper. silver gold. and tin
mines; the use of the vast Alaskan for
ests. the development Of the petroleum
industry. It is plain that the industrial
and commercial future of Alaska depends
on securing cheap fuel as soon as posi-
bic. and we feel quite sure that II Con-
gress senses the need and the possible
ties. 1t will pass the necessary laws.
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TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Birthday of America Savings Banks December 2

founded in the United States. and the
number had been Increased 10 siXty-One
in lS40 and rs in 1859. Since then the de-
velopment has been steady, the number
in 1909 being LOB Las, year there were
S,S5l .S6S depositors in the savings banks
of the country, with deposits OF SS,slS,-
100. 1; Is hard TO realize the tremen-
dous growth Of the American savings
| bank, from close 10 four billion deposits
in 1903 with deposits OF only little more
than six millions in 1885.
The six States having the largest num-
Der Of depositors at present are New
York. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Penn
sylvania. California. and Iowa, in the or
| largest amount on deposit are New
York, Massachusetts,. Connecticut. Cali
tornia. Pennsylvania, and Iowa.
In foreign countries the most frugal
are the Germans, who have deposited in
savings banks Ss.191, So, 900; second. Aus
tria, with sl.l1455S.s5l deposited; third,
the United Kingdom, 81 ,aSs, 47O, 2O4.
American savings banks are Of two
types-mutual and joint stock. The mu-
tuai banks are managed by trustees. who
give their services gratuitously. the en-
tire profits being distributed In the form
OF interest on deposits. The joint stock
savings banks retain for the shareholders
| all profits after stipulated interest has
been paid. The former type is the only
one found in the Eastern States. In
some OF the Western States Joint stock
savings banks are found to the exclusion
OF the mutual banks. Many commercial
banks conduct a savings department IT
addition to their regular business
December is the date the manner.
compass was invented I'm 1900; ST Paul's
Cathedral was opened O5S7) the battle OF
Austerlitz was fought in 1905; on which
the Monroe doctrine was declared II
1873: John Brown was executed in 1853
and the first ground was broken a
Omaha for the Union Pacific Railroad
in 1869. To-day is the birthday Of Rich
ard Montgomery. who was killed ia the
attack on Quebec d736l: John BrecKin
ridge. the Attorney General IN Jefferson 5
Cabinet GI60l, ETastus Wells. the 81
Louis merchant and promoter OS22j. and
the date of the death OF fernando Corles
conqUeror of Mexico d5iD, Margaret OF
Navarro $3.50: 81 Francis Xavier gI55a)
and Amelia Opie, novelist QS5Sl.
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Fnnr senarate Inquests.

Frvn The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
young man in Wyoming seated him
self over a hundred-weight OF dynamite
and then exploded IT,
And the energetic cOroners Of four
wyoming counties held separate inquests
with the usual fees.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02
A Good Defense.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The gentleman who was recently ar
rested for smoking In the subway has
been acquitted ia New York He was
able 10 prove that the cigar was lighted
by spontaneous combustion.
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The difference.

whats the difference between a news
paper man and a journalist
well. the newspaper man looks after
the news and the journalist dishes out
the helpful advice.
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Ahead of Time.

shes a very methodicel woman"
rs she. indeed?"
yes; she has not only finished her
Christmas shopping, but has also COM
menced practicng writing il 1871
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Expert lIauntaineers.

I'VE went through Europe
"Do much ahHbir ~
Considerable At every custom-house
we had 30 hunt or trunks"
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Up at All Hours.

A baby brightens up a home;
1t comes 10 pass
Since baby came that we consume
More gas.
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1t Wight Happen.

"Cholly. you ought TO take out an ac-
cident policy
"Oh, I'm very careful about trucks and
automobiles, don't you know.
"still. some day thought might strike
you"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

A report from Chicago says that a great
fight is going on there for the control Of
Flgin butter Did not know it had be
come so obstreperous,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02
Affer ThnnksrivIng.

"Do you think it would be safe TO ask
fer a handOut at dat house. Bill?"
"Sure. De turkey must be all used up
by dis time"
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A Prospective Treat.

''why linger here? Our hostess is
neither interesting nor refined"
"Oh. let's stay a while Sometimes. they
say. she bites one of her guests"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

A Carlsbad man has invented a con-
trivanee which absolutely consumes all
smoke. We wish It could be attached 10
the cigars which some people smoke
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

The London suffragettes are quiet. the
news from Mexico is censored, the Bra
lillian revolt has ceased. and Uncle joe
Cannon is himself again. Let us have
peace,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Mayor Gaynor's assailant has been in
dicted for carrying a concealed weapon
We thought the trouble was he did not
keep It concealed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

The stock market seems 10 be falling
with the thermometer. Chilly for the
bulls!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

An Ohio man killed himself with
a pistol which had been loaded for fifty
years We do not know how long the
man had been.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Secretary Wilson says that corn is go
ing to supersede cotton az the leading
product OF the South. In these parts il is
wool which IS superseding cotton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Few people appreciate the blessings OF
a clear conscience.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Jurors are frequently locked up on &C
count OF other peoples crimes.
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one of the saddest things about it is
that Champ Clark's fun name Is Beau
champ" It's pronounced 'Beechm' in
dear old London.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

In spite of being accustomed 10 its
stock yards, Mary Gardens "Salome' is
proving too strong for the aesthetic and
moral taste of Chicago
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

At least the airship came in time TO be
used as a forceful argument against a
useless expenditure for terrifying the
Panama(Canal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Senator Hale says the recent defeats
win inure 10 the benefit Of the Repub-
lican party Age cannot wither nor Gus
tom stale his Infinite optimism.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

They have pig in New York that
chews tobacco. He probably also takes
the end seat on the street cars.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Reform in the present Congress would
somewhat resemble death-bed repentance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Another quiet lynching of a negro
in Georgia. And yet all of these little
social incidents are loud enough to be
heard throughout the country
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Mr.. Hlll insists that what he said was
that times would be comparatively hard,
but not harder.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

II Mr.. Brandeis can really show the
railroads how 10 save million dollars a
day. he will be the leading economist OF
his age
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It is reported that there is a great lack
OF Iaborers on the Pacific Coast. But
the trouble with the Eastern members OF
the Hoboes' Union is that thes haven't
ont car fare.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Mr. Balfour wants tarin referendum.
He should study Mr. Taft's experience
with the best ever
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a curious incident occurred in New
Orleans some years age" said sulius G.
Rogier. of that city. and although the
story is old, II is worth retelling. Just
as a Justice of the peace was leaving his
office he was confronted by two charm
ing young ladies. who requested pri-
vate interview. Conducting them into
his Office. the magistrate inquired in
what way he could oblige them
- Won are q Justice of the peace, are
Won notq' the eldest and prettiest OF tbs
TWO inquired.
Yes he said.
".And can marry people-that is, can
marry LADY,
:. well YES; il the lady brings bride
groom along with her. am not mar
wing man myself rejoined the uem-
hing magistrate, fearing lest MS own
freedom were involved IN the issue
:. on not ut ALL said the damsel and
turning 10 her companion, continued; }
reckon. Willie. you can strip OF muse
toss. m. ,.o,,,,
lady's companion commenced TO teal ~,
her dress with haste lneApiessioiS
shocked. the judge turned 10 escape ilO,i
The room. when second siahee ne oo1I' l
not restrain revealed 70 him the tact liiaI
the sGppo. ed Young lady in process %
stripping of her female gear was hot d
girl. but a strapping boy, VINO had use"
the dlsguise TO get his intended hah ne
presence OF magistrate. or course, ms
explained the situation. and without
moe ado the 5rdge proceeded 70 join them
IN o. bonds In remuneration Tor MS
teoiibla the bride gave him a snacking
kiss. ana went GA her way rejoicing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

The crown jewels and regalia. which
for several months have been hidden
from public view, again are on exhibit
ton in Wakefield Tower rs usual, they
are displayed in plate glass eases. The
magnificent crown and seepiers. the gold
plate, and state swords are there, and an
artful arrangement of mirrors and cleo
trio lights sets off the flashing jewels The
main piece is the Kings crown. which
originally had been made for Queen Vic
toria's coronation in 1898, when the chief
Jewels were taken from older crowns
and from the royal collection. Among
them IS the great ruby given by Peter the
Cruel to the Black Prince after the bat
tie of Navarette in 1867. and worn by
Henry Y in the crown encircling his he'll
met In the battle of AgincOurt.
The crown was enlarged for the corO-
nation of the late King. II contains
ISIS diamonds. 81 pearls. and an num-
Der OF other gems Its weight Is 3s
ounces pennyweights. Recently the
famous Cullnan diamond, weighing 5oa
carats. has been attached in front. TO
give it the right setting Sc brilian.s and
81 rose diamonds have been added The
smaller drop" cut from the original
stone now tops the royal scepter.
These regal emblems are fitingig guard
ed. No burglar can penetrate the steel
cage in which the gems are displayed
II any part of IL Is touched during the
hours when the tower is not Jpea, gongs
viii ring automatically in different Parts
of the tower. the massive iron doors OF
which can be closed al any time.
tLANEUR.
Copyright. 1910. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicatel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

We all agree with Or. Cook on one
thing. and that is his uncertainty
whether or not he reached the north pole.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Maybe it was that Or. Cook confess
sion that the London Times got hold OF
and mistook for DR. Crippens
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-02

Duez. Of Paris has confessed to theft
Of 100000 That ought TO make our
most accomplished grafters feel ashamed
Of themselves
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tihc expedition could not find the Sar-
gasso Sea There are more things in
heaven and earth" than the eye of the
scientist can see. But the eye of the
true romance has beheld the Sargasso
Sea, and viii behold it again, and yet
again, The song of its mystery shall
ever lure the wanderer TO high adven-
ture; the vision or 1t shall inspire the
poets; the recorders Of its history shall
be the true romancers.
The stock market seems 10 be falling
with the thermometer Chilly for the
bulls
Jurors are frequently locked up on ae-
count OF other peoples crimes.
Mayor Gaynor's assailant has been in
dicted for carrying a concealed weapon.
We thought the trouble was he did not
keep it concealed.
An Ohio man killed himself with
a pistol which had been loaded for fifty
years. We do not know how long the
man had been.
Few people appreciate the blessings OF
a clear conscience,
Secretary Wilson says that corn is go
ing to supersede cotton az the leading
product OF the south. In these parts il is
wool which IS supersedlng cotton.
Reform IN the present Congress would
somewhat resemble death-bed repentance.
Mr.. Hill insists that what he said was
that times would be comparatively hard,
but not harder.
Senator Hale says the recent defeats
viii inure 10 the benefit OF the Repub-
lican party Age cannot wither nor Gus
tom stale hts Infinite optimism.
II Mr.. Brandeis can really show the
railroads how 10 save million dollars a
day. he will be the leading economist of
his age.
Mr.. Balfour wants a tarin referendum.
He should study Mr.. Tafts experience
with the best ever.
We all agree with DR.. Cook on one
thing. and that is his uncertainty
whether or not he reached the north pole
Braziis has her war ships back. but
she had to pay the price FOR them.
/
Maybe it was that DIR. Cook comics,
sion that the London Times got hold OF
and mistook for DIR. Crippens.
! It Is reported that there is great lack
Of Iaborers on the Pacific Coast But
the trouble with the Eastern members OF
the Hoboes Union is that thes haven't
got car fare.
At least the airship came in time 10 b'
used as a forceful argument against l
useless expenditure for fortifying thu
Panama(Canal.
In spite of being accustomed 10 it;
stock yards, Mary Gardens "Salome" Il
proving too strong for the aesthetic an'
moral taste of Chicago.
one Of the saddest things about it fl
that Champ Clark's fun name is Beau
champ" It's pronounced 'Beech'm' il
dear old London
They have a pig in New York tina
chews tobacco. He probably also take
the end seat on the street cars.
Another quiet" lynching of negr
in Georgia. And yet all of these littl
social incidents are loud enough to b
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Brazils has her war ships back, but
she had to pay the price FOR them.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-06
HQzeH0n Items.

Hazelton had glorious old time on
the Fourth. Everything was right up to
the scratch as advertised.
w. T. McClung Of Winfield came
over Saturday to see about that big crop
Of wheat on his Barber county farm.
Lee Rugg has so far recovered from
his spell Of fever that he has let his nurse
90 home, and that is good news to his
friends.
Banker ]. H. Skaggs spent Saturday
forenoon preparing kindiing wood so as
to be ready for the next cold wave that
comes our way.
Well, yes, harvest is now about all
done and most Of the wheat is going to
make very good cop. Oats are also
going to be good crop, in fact the best
for years in this locality.
S. N. While and T. |. May6eld have
| both started their threshing machines and
so far as we have heard wheat is thresh-
ing out over 20 bushels per acre. Mrs.
Nettie Cox had field that yielded a
little over "a bushels and Of high grade
A. r. Eakins is back IN Hazelton al
his old trade, l. e., buying grain. He
now has charge of the former Kelley
Bros. elevators, and if Bert hasn't learn
ed any bad tricks while in Wichita, il
means a good buyer for the farmers.
One day last week we made trir
over to the Kmcaid ranch in the western
part Of the county. We went IN our au