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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

. The Duke Of Abruzzi has no. figured In
the press dispatches in two or three days
now. However. we have no idea the
duke has set forth on another polar ex-
peditlon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

Senator Hepburn will not permit a band
to play Dixie in his hearing. il he can
help It; President Lincoln once requested
a band 70 repeat Dixie" for his bene.
NJ. There is no accounting for tastes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
At the Casino.

Looking for anyone. Cholly?"
Where Is Mrs. Gayboy? ] wanted this
dance with her"
Too late, son. She's quarreling Il out
with her husband"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

Illinois has added new word to our
political vocabulary - '1ackpotter." 4
''jackpotter' is a legislator who keeps
what he gets. and gets what he can in
any way he can.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

"One thing is certain-Theodore Roose-
welt" observes the Charleston News and
Courier. A humber OF otherwise very
optimistic Democrats still fear Mr.. Bryan
may be certain, however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

One Kansas gentleman has petItioned
the courts for an injunction restraining
a neighbor from attending church. There
are all sorts Of insurgents in Kansas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
An Inducement.

"He tells me he caught ten-pount
trout In that lake"
Give you any reason 10 believe himT'
Gave me a tolerably good cigar"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

Ger. Christmas has Joined the Hon
duran insurgents. We confidently believe
that Santa Claus will remain a regular,
nevertheless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
An Anomalous situation.

From the Albany Journal
II Mayor Gaynor could 30 permitted 20 read all
the good things that arc being printed about him.
he might find It diffcult to convince himself that
he wasn't killed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

From the Pittsburg Sun.
Bill Devery is talking himself into the limellght
again. The best thing this garrllOns eI-policcman
ever said was: IF you are not thoroughbred BY
nature, you're fool 10 go into training"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

OF one George ". Ford, the Long
Branch CN. j. Record says: Relatives
and friends Of the deceased are very So
licitous regarding his recovery"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

We note, with some surprise, a theat-
rical headline reading. Uncle Tom Scab-
in" The Z. T. c. Union will have TO
get after this Uncle Tom"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

''Kiel vi sanas7" Cheer up! That is
merely Esperanto for "Wie gehts?"
Hello BiIll" and the like.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
Not for His silence.

Fr,m the Cleveland Leader.
The Dayton News Sgely advises that everybody
WHO loves Mr.. Roosevelt should give him a rest "
Vhat does the esteemed News think everybody loves
him fort
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
One wav

IN think I'll take trip abroad,
want TO write a volume Of travel"
why go abroad? Just take a guide
book and supply It with anecdotes"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
soiIed Crockery.

His wife's away and he to-day
Bemoans his fate and wishes
He hadn't let the total get
To 1000 dishes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

The Prince Of Montenegro has had him
self crowned king. His kingdom is about
the size Of Delaware at high tide
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
A Small Beginning.

From the New York Tribune.
The Hon. William sulzer has been indorsed for
governor in two assembly districts II one hundred
and forty others declare for him the convention
viii be unanimous
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

And now Senator John Kean is wonder
ing-very quietly. OF course-whether he
can come back
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

Good roads are cheaper than bad
roads," says the Richmond Times Dis
patch. The best Is always the cheapest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

People who doubted Senator Aldrich's
ability to come back" will observe that
he came back" at Senator Bristow. all
right.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

Liquid air has commercial value in
England says the Popular Science
Monthly Hot air. frequently enough,
has a commercial value in this country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
AT THE HOTELS.

l. D. Barker, postmaster Of Mobile.
is stopping at the Ebbitt Mr.. Barker is
enthusiastic over his city and says that
it has made wonderful strides IN
the last three years. Being Alabama
only seaport II is the outlet for her i'm
mense production OF cotton aid other
products.
Folks up this way are under the
impression that New Orleans is queen OF
the Gulf. but they are wrong. Mobile
is slowly but surely gaining prestige
abroad" said Mr.. Barker yesterday.
1t is always interesting and popular
for tourists 70 visit. as it contains
many points Of historic interest. The
city is muck improved in sanitary way
now, and the danger from yellow fever
germs Is almost eradicated. Mobile has
several fine hotels, and her newest, the
Battle House. is one Of the handsomest
In the South
The Mobile post-Ofice is In a flourish
Ing condition. the money order sales be-
ing greater than for many years. The
shipping industry IS improving rapidly,
and Mobile is maintaining her prestige
as a seaport II is the winter home for
a number OF wealthy people OF the North
who prefer the mild winters there 70
other Southern cities. There are many
beautiful driveways running out from the
city, chief among them being the famous
shell road skirting the bay. Mobile. it
viii be remembered. was the home Of
two Of our countrys most gifted aud
noted writers-Father Ryan. the poet. and
Augusta Evans Wilson. the novelist.
Mobiles commercial activities have
been steadily increasing each year for
the last three years. and it will not be
long until 1t viii be a rival OF New
Orleans"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

Mayor Gaynor's steady convalescence
Is most gratifying. Everybody has been
pulling for him. TOO.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
POetry's Strong Appeal.

/ From the indianapolis News
Michael Angelo McGinnis. Of the Missouri peni-
Tertiary can hardly hope 70 regain HIS liberty b.
his display Of mathematical genius Poetry Is the
only thing that appeals 70 the obdurate hearts Of
| the pardCning authorities
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

The party chauffeur who runs the
steam roller over Uncle joe Cannon
VIII be a wonder. nevertheless
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

The astronomers doubtless VIII reserve
comment on the new comet until after
It heaves well in sight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
The Rf.cnit Trnrt-

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The new biscuit trust is capitalized al
$50 100000. Just how much OF it IS real
Dough-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

have not the moral courage to break Up
the tipping system. After ell, do we not
get all we deserve?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

From the Cleveland Leader.
MANY a girl can learn to love man."
says the philosopher Of folly. III the man
has enough money 10 pay for her educa-
ton
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

We do not call each other insurgents
out in Iowa. but We are anti-administra-
ton Republicans. just the same" said
James L. Reynolds. who is at the Raleigh.
last night. Mr.. Reynolds Is registered
from Sioux City. and has come East on q
business trip.
The administration has very evidently
made a mistake in trying 20 hand a sop
70 its critics by sending out an announce
ment that Speaker Cannon viii be no
more and Secretary Ballinger viii resign
ANY one who is not a fanatic can see
plainly that it is merely a bribe for the
so-called insurgent vote. Why didn't they
DO il eight months agO7 That is the Ques-
ton that every Republican in the West
who is progressive IS asking.
The party and President Taft have
come TO the conclusion that they viii lose
the next Congress unless some desperate
step is taken. That IS why they come
out with an eleventh-hour statement
about making Cannon and BaIlinger walk
the plank.
We believe in Cummins. and we be-
lieve in La Toilette, Of Wisconsin. The
Taft administration has Numbered pitt
fully and they have come 20 reallza-
ton at last that they must trim ship be-
fore they even have a hope OF carrying
their case before the electorate in No
vember."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
Don't Blanc Him.

From the Cleveland Leader.
He's a nice enough chap, but why does
he wear that long beard?"
HIS wife buys his neckties."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
De-. RockefeIIer,s BAN,

From the Albany Journal.
Wonder II Mr.. Rockefeller takes a water bath as
chaser.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

We fume and fret about the high cost
Of living, excessive tariff schedules, and
so forth, in this country; and yet we
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16

J. c. Collins. OF New York, who Is
here getting together a troupe Of talented
young Washington people 10 20 with him
in a big new show rejecting Washington
life. and is himself a magician with
twenty years experience on the Ameri-
can stage. being q warm personal friend
Of FhurstOn. the magician. said in the
lobby Of the Raleigh last night: New
York is the home OF the has beens' and
the cant come backs
This is a class Of people 7 pity with
all my heart The Other day, as I
stepped into the Witmark Building. n
Thirty-seventh street. near Broadway,
with a grip In my hand preparatory 10
taking train, 'ssedy' individual touched
me on the arm and said: Excuse me. my
friend, I am not a bum. as you will no
doubt think from my personal appear
ance, but you may ask any theatrical
manager, song publisher, or theatrical
agency. and a lot OF the Broadway stars
who I am, when I give you my name.
and they viii tell you I am all right
and have seen better days
Il thought Il was going TO be the usual
hard luck story, but ii wasn't He con-
tinued. II YOU viii allow me 10 carry
your grip for YOU, sir. 10 earn % cents.
1 l viii eat which is a thing I haven't
/ done since day before yesterday And
the poor fellow looked II. I gave him
la little money and found 10 my surprise
that he was the composer OF some OF
May Twins most famous songs, and his
name was one that is known 20 the
| theatrical profession all over America
/ II was pitiful. He had been cheated out
( OF thousands OF dollars in royalties on
| songs, and having been driven 10 drink.
| his condition was the result, the awful
aftermath. AS I hurried to take a, car
for the station I shot one look back over
my shoulder. and as he waved his hand
and smiled feebly. could not help feel
! ing a sort OF lump in my throat Yes.
/ Little Old New York IS a funny. funny
town. You 90 up against everything
/ there"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-08-16
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
General Stark at Bennineton-Aueust is.

the same number OF troops. stark had
not single cannon and scarce a bay
onet. yet his men charged I'D 70 the
mouth Of the cannon and rushed on the
intrenchments with desperation and sue
cess.
The little hill was wrapped in flames.
and the two armies, now within a few
yards OF each other, delivered their fire
with constancy and swiftness. The in
cessant volleys were almost ceaseless for
two hOurs-as Stark said in his dispatch,
like a continued clap OF thunder"
The American leader was himself in
constant danger. His horse was shot
from under him. but with sword in,h hand
he strobe steadily through his thinned
ranks. cheering them on to the final as
sault until the Americans had gone over
the cannon and the breastworks and
won the field.
No sooner. however, was the hill
cleared Of the enemy than the soldiers
dispersed on every side in search or
plumber, and while they were In this dis
ordered state word came that a large
British reinforcement. under Breyman,
was only two miles distant Stark en-
deavored to rally his me-, but before he
could restore order the army Of Baum,
finding help at hand. had wheeled and
advanced 10 the attack
The imminence OF another fight restored
the American forces 10 order, but the
fresh English troops rushed with furious
shouts TO the combat and pressed the
Americans with such vigor that the day
seemed, after all, about TO be lost.
The Americans were driven from one
hill to the other. post after post was
carried, and symptoms Of disorder began
TO be visible in the ranks But at this
moment the Berkshire militia, which had
arrived before daylight and had remained
behind until now TO dry their ammuni-
ton. came up. Fastening 10 these fresh
troops, Stark ordered them 20 the attack.
and the result was the complete defeat
Of the British just as night was settling
over the field
On August 1e. 1858. the first message
was sent by cable across the Atlantic
Ocean. II Is the birthday OF Antoine
Laurent Lavoisier. the French chemist
Q743); Jonathan Roberts, the statesman
who originated the saying Never despair
Of the republic" dT7D. and Daniel
Manning. Secretary Of the Treasury IN
der Cleveland GS3D. II is the date OF
the death Of Dr.. Thomas Fuller. cele-
brated English divine and author O65D.
and Bartholomew Joubert. French gen.
eral. killed at Novi 07a9).
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-11-10
POLICE WROUGHT UP
OVER THE ELECTION.
Charges OF Treason Made Against
Members OF tic Forcc-At- III
tack Newspaper Man.

INSTRUMENTATION stalks like Il spectre
throughout: the entire police depart
ment.
In It's wake comes inefiicicncy and q
generally dcmoralizad condition that
leaves the organization that is sup
posed to protect the citizens and mer-
chants Of Salt Lake from lawbreak-
ers. In u shape that would be laugh
able We're 1t not for the fact that the
situation IL serious.
The result of the election OF Tuesday
BY the su-called "AmericanN party
brought out the first discomfort and In
subordination around the quarters OF
CHIEF OF Police Sam Barlow. Patrol
men who had worked hard and valiant
~ for the American cause. openly ac-
cuse In a general way that traitors in
the ranks Of the force Worked against
the party and helped elect the Republic
can county ticket.
iOthers In the ranks accuse Chief Bar
low of being the main cause for the
disaster of Tuesday. one man said:
The roomlng house vote was against
us, We cannot expect the roominG
house people to help us when the chief
Of police has fought them ever since
the stockadc was started and Belle
London ran the town.
There are one or two men IN the de-
partment who are dissatisfied. They
are the men who are really the only
shield against the crooks and the citi-
zeus. They are tho police officers of
the department. and they have been
sighted and snubhed on every hand.
When they would make a suggestion
regarding arrests or policy they would
be turned down.
This morning n morning newspaper
prints n tale Of petty graft by the
rank and file in which the patrolmen
are accused of soliciting" drinks.
meals. and cigars from restaurant men
that keep open all night. This Is true
to some extent. but SO far as The
News Is able to ascertain is not on the
wholesale order that the newspaper
mentions
Yesterday the general discomfort and
soreness of the department as a whole
showed itself in n threatened attack
on \ morning newspaper man by w. W.
Griffin. who drives the city automobile
used by Chief Barlow and others.
IT would seem that ever since tho
election there has been disinclina-
ton on the part of Capt. of Detectives
Riley NJ Eeckstead to furnish news
to anyone but the newspaper that is
being repudiated on every side by the
business men and citizens generally
for its unfair and vile tactics. The
morning newspaper man in question
who is delegated to collect the police
news for it's readers was ordered from
the office of Beckstead because he was
not of the gang"
Griffin took Up on d trflins preteXt
the cudgel laid down by Beckstead ana
invited the newspaper man out to the
rear of the building to fight It out"
Griffin was told at that time that the
newspaper man was being paid for
writing the news for his employers
and not to engage IN hstics with the
thugs OF the department.
Griffin reiterated today his intention
OF assaulting the man In question
,vhcn no was able to meet him and
EXPRESSED no thought OF being sorry
that his temper made him act In a
hasty and ungentlemanly manner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-11-10
FATHER SEEKS HIS SON.
E,stacc Corkran Writes to Mayor for
Word OF Boz.

Back In Baltimore. Maryland, a fond
father!s pining for his wayward son,
who is supposed to be in Salt Lake
and hasn't written home for over n
year. Tho father Is Reuben P. Cork
ran. n steamboat officer. and 1t
seems that he has lost his wife and
has only The missing boy and daush-
ter left.
The name of the hoy is Eustace
Corkran. His father describes him In
lettcrsto Mayor Bransford that is
turned over to the police as being
10 years old. 5 feet Z inches In
heiEhth, dark haired with n fair COM
plexion. He Is afflicted with near
sightedness
The fathers address Is Pier:4. Light
street, Baltimore, Md. In the letter
addressed to the mayor is the fol-
lowing message. to Eustace which
shows the condition of the fathers
mind: Dear Son: have purchased
some land md have built new house
on it. And want you to come home:'
from your. Pa, Pa"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-11-10
ON TWO DAYS VISIT.
Supt. fig%crtscn of Provo Schools Here
With PRINCIPALS and Teachers.

Supt. L. L. Esscrtsen OF the Provo
city schools, in company with Prin-
cipal George Powisen of the Timpano-
Cos school, Principal Frank Burnett Of
the Central school, Principal s. p. Egg
gcrtsen of the Franklin school, Princi-
pal Wilson of the Parker school. Prin-
cipal Peterson OF the Macser school.
Supervisor of Music j. r. Boshurd and
the entire corps OF teachers of the Pro-
vo city schools. Is in the city on n two
days visit to the schools In this city
Tomorrow they will be tho guests Of
the University Of Utah. and IN the aft
ernoon they will hold nm institute With
the normal training school, part of the
time being devoted to a round table
discussion of subjects presented dur
Ing the visit The teachers will visit
the different schools according to plans
laid out by Supt. Eggertsen. and each
will have II specific purpose In doing So
This Is the first time that two days
visit has been planned by the Provo
schools since the law allowing n two
days visit went into effect In 1899
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-11-10
CLASS DEMONSTRATION.
Delegations From Wards Will Sex
Work ut New Gymnasium.

. =. " - . ~ .
For the benefit OF the members OF
Liberty stake, a class demonstration
of gymnastics. calisthcnics and ath-
5letlcs will be given at the Deserct gym
nasium Mt o'clock Friday evening.
Nov. II. All of the wards OF the stake
are requested to send a delegation to
see the class Of work accomplished at
the new Institution.
The senior class will participate In
the demonstration on the floor under
the direction OF Instructor William T..
Day and his assistants. The program
will consist of free calisthenics. graded
gymnastics. athletic contests gymnas-
tic games. electric light swinging.
wrestling. blind-fold boxing. basketball
and swimming contests in the big
swimming pool.
After tho class exhibition In the big
gymnasium the visitors will be taken
through the building. Hand ball games
are being arranged for their enter
tainment as well as bowling matches
on the alleys. There win also be
swimming contests and Mr.. Welsh will
give an exhibition in fancy swimming
stunts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-11-10
WARD
ENTERTAINMENTS

Cannon Wnrd-The Cannon ward
Relief society is planning an attractive
entertainment for tomorrow evening
at o'clock IN the ward Westinghouse,
the proceeds to- be devoted to charit-
able purposes. Tho program includes
instrumental solos. on organ. piano
and violin by Cavendish Cannon, Mile
Howarth and Chloe Sharp: vocal solos
by NIyra Bates. Edith Grant and Luel-
la Ferrin Sharp: and ROTATIONS by
Karma Thatcher. Elsie Ward and Don
Carlos Wood. Miss Nebekcr and as
sistants from the Deseret Gymnasium
will give demonstration of folk
dancing. club-swinging, ETC.. and Car
toonist Ken. Eakle will draw lightning
sketches of ward and city dignItnrias:
after all of which old-time refresh
ments will be served.
Eleventh Wurd-The Amateur Dra-
matte association of the Eleventh ward
Will give the play entitled "a Ken
lucky Belle" in tho Eleventh ward
assembly hall Thursday and Friday
evenings Nov. 10 and IL. The pro-
ceeds will 20 to help defray the ex-
penses of the new westinghouse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-11-10
HUNGRY YOUTH GROWS BOLD.
Tries 10 Rob Cash REGISTER In Chinese
Restaurant.

Hungry and desperate. Roy Young.
IL years old, who arrived in the city
yesterday went into a Chinese restaur-
ant at a64 south State street this
morning and after eating meal for
which he had no moneyat to pay tried
to tap the till of the cash register The
Chinaman In charge heard the ring OF
the cash drawer bell and coming out
saw Young behind the counter.
The thief then ran from the store
and started south on State street.
Patrolman Jim Eckstedt heard the
screams OF the Chinaman and seeing
the running man gave chase. East on
Third south up Edison street. behind
the Heron hotel. and finally to the
Worth rooming house the pursuit
led and Young was brought to bay.
Patrolman Carlherg had joined the
chase In the meantime and he and
1ckstedt placed the youth under ar
rest. He Will be charged with at
tempted robbery.