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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07
REMEMBER THIS CASE, TOO.

In one of the big buildings of Salt
Lake IS a physician who has devoted
his life to a study Of the human eye,
and the best manner Of treating it
when diseased. He has won to emf
nence in his profession, and has added
a good deal TO the beauty of the world
by dispeIling darkness that had afflict-
ed his patients.
A few years ago a man came to him
with a very serious trouble. He waA
poor, but Of that peculiar type which
expects to be rich, and which carries
the warrant for that belief into every
association with his fellow men. He
couldn't pay a 1.-THE of the bill. but he
needed his eyes, and the doctor treated
him for months-and restored his sight
perfectly. The man asked what his
bill would be if he were able to pay,
and the doctor said carelessly-it didn't
make much difference, anyway: "Oh.
about three hundred dollars!" The man
went away, and there was an end Of
the matter.
Until a few days age. Then came a
letter from a distant city, and in it
was a draft for five hundred dollars.
The doctor didn't remember the name
signed at the bottom, nor did the text
of the letter enlighten him. The BOOK
keeper had forgotten, and the old
Iedgers had been closed long ago. But
finally the doctor remembered. The
man who could not pay, but who need
ed the treatment, had prospered, and
here was his proof that the service had
been we'll bestowed.
Think of that when you are reading
Of unpleasant things; the black spots
on the record of humanity. Remember
to appreciate the value Of such ply
sician-and don't believe that he is at
all alone in his method or his success.
And remember the man who was
honest just for the sake Of honesty
itself.
The story is true, and it helps IN
judging human nature.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07
FINANCES AND PEACE.

Secretary Knox is said to be convert
to the doctrine that the money men
Of the United States can make an end
of all kinds of trouble in Liberia and
Honduras by taking over the debts of
the people there, advancing money
enough to insure activity of an indus
trial and manufacturing sort, and Incl
dentally convince the people of the as
sisted countries that the friendly su-
pervision of the United States is a good
thing.
That way Hes eventual dominance Of
the assisted nations by the republic of
North America. And what is true of
Liberia and Honduras would be even
republics in Latin America. There are
amazingly rich resources in those
countries. Conditions Of life are
nightly desirable. With fair govern
ment and wise direction every one of
those countries could produce vast ad-
ditions to the foodstufls Of the world,
and have better means Of happy and
prosperous lives for their people.
1t looks like tremendous waste
that possession of resources which the
people are incapable Of developing and
unframed in using. It looks like kind
illness to take such steps as would give
the big republic supervision over them,
and such wise counsel as would make
them ultimately dependencies, at least,
Of the United States of America.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07
/ Dream.

l dream of all things free. of gallant.
gallant bark,
That crept through storm and sea like
an arrow to its mark;
OF a stag that DER the hills goes bound
ing in its glee.
OF a thousand flashing rills, of all thing
glad and free!
/ dream of some proud bird, a bright
eyed mountain king,
In my vision l have heard the rushing of
its wing;
1 follow some wild river, on whose breast
no sail may be;
Dark woods around it SILVER, I dream Of
all things fTeei
OF a happy forest child with the fawns
and flowers at play;
OF an Indian midst the wild, with the
stars to guide his way;
OF a chief, his warriors leading, of an
archers greenwood tree
My heart in chains is bleeding--I dream
Of all things freei
Felicia Hemans,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07
DON'T GO TOO FAR.

Georgia has the strongest sort Of
prohibition law. It is believed that a
brewery exists in the suburbs of At
lanta. 4 federal secret service officer
investigated and he was summoned to
tell in a state court, where the alleged
brewer was under prosecution, what
evidences of crime he had found. The
agent refused to answer questions, be-
cause his duty to the national govern
ment forbade his testifying. The state
judge sent him to jail for contempt,
and the federal judge of the district
released him on habeas corpus proceed
ings. And Tom Watson noisily de-
mands armed resistance to the power
of the United States.
1t is not likely the sensible men of
Georgia will go too far in this matter.
There are a good many men in that
state who have a vivid memory of
what happened once before when the
state decided to make armed resistance
to the processes of the nation; and they
are pretty thoroughly convinced
against the wisdom of that course.
If the state believes the man is brew
ing beer, it would be wise to get its
own evidence. If a federal officer can
find proof, surely the state officers can
do so. That done, there will be no need
of conflict with the United States. And
it will have to be remembered that
when it comes right down to brass
tacks it will be better to suffer some
slight annoyance than to launch a
state on a sea of trouble with the ar
mics Of the nation.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07
International Correspondence Schools
BoF zee SCRANTON. PA.

Please explain, without further obligation on my
part, how I qualify for q larger salary Ia the
position before which ] have marked X.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07

as good-and that now the choicest of
opportunities are to be found here in
Utah.
1t will take some thousands of doll
lars to maintain a permanent bureau
of advertisement. But the effect of
such an institution, properly managed,
would bring dollars to the state for
every dime invested.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-07

One man laughs at the high prices
of meat, and then explains that he eats
eggs at every meal But that doesn't
help matters much. Eggs are about as
strongly tinctured with money values
as is meat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
DO as THE ROMANS DO.

From the San Franasoo Chronicle.
A curious trait Of the japanese IS
their habit % taking on the hue OF
their surroundings. japanese whom you
see in San Francisco are different IN
their dress and manners than their COun-
trymen are anywhere IN Europe or at
home. Here one needs 20 note their
brown faces 20 distinguish them from
ourselves. In walk attire. and street
habits they are ike US. London Jap
anese are British in all eXternals AID
even in their point Of view. Paris Jap
anCse are parisiaus. A keen observer
looking at a groupa % little brown army
officers can always tell In what coun-
tries they were educated The Lieutenant
whose training was French. shruEs HIS
shoulders. smokes his cigarette. and even
manages sort Of mustache and i'm
pcriaI He does not Ike the Germans
another young fellow IS German all
over He g solid, sedate. studious. and
takes to his beer and meerschaum. The
EnEllsh-trainod Jap recalls Piccadilly AS
FOR any Of these foreigners in replica.
they do not seem 20 be even second
cousins TO the coczucy Jap Of Tokyo, who
is an Oriental thinly lacquered by the
mixed civilization ne sees about him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
WHEN MOTHERS AWAY.

When mothers away from the children and mo,
Nefar0us schemes We crutrrc for rur tlu,
The Oldest the Youngest. and Quarter Past Thrye
Let riot obtain as seldom have done
We ride a cock horse way o. Barbgry Cruss-
The furniture meets irreIauhle loss.
And oycUfhiuT'5 scattered aWry and a-t0Ss.
And conscience and cluior compel ne 70 Ay
Our house Is the ucis.cs- under the sun
When mC-ECrs away,
When mothers away and orr teatime IS nigh
We gather 40 table in solemn estate.
The wee little three little children and T.
And never WCrc diners more u-im and sels,e,
Bur ore little grille sluus cImpcts and tea.
And 0Ha little grille "aGt hungry. o1 see
And. oddly cuof,s8. Is IS true 0f 8l three,
And even J. I am willing tI say
just YEARLY drum ON the rim q. nay plate
When mothers away.
When mothers away and their hei hour chimes.
Tley gather around and they ask me t1r au
TIE fables and stories and nursery rhymes
That f1udeet OF fathers could ever reCaIli
The one 90 tie prince and his wonderful snail
The sailor who rode Ga the back % a whale
With only one ear on Che trend Of the tale
The Other err open and listening that they
Can hear her dear step on the rair iu the ball.
When mothers away,
John .. Wells. i1 The Buffalo News
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Come on the Grass. "

From out the minor news Of the day
we clip the following optimistic item:
THE Keep off the grass signs in thirty
New York parks will be replaced this
month with sign posts reading Come on
the grass. This Is IN accordance with
an order issued by Mayor GaynOr allow
ing the children to romp on certain lawns
and grassy hillsides."
We approve of that order. and II raises
Mayor Gaynor just little higher in
our estimation. Il is a sensible. rational
decree. and It is in keeping with the
general progressiveness OF the age.
Washington has long suffered It's little
children 20 play on the grass to their
hearts content. We are quite prepared
to say they do not hurt It in the least;
and. even II they did. It still would not
matter. The children are much more i'm
portant than the grass. The public parks
furnish the only spots some children may
find TO romp and play outdoors.
Somehow. we like TO think that the
entire world IS beginning to rebel against
the keep off the grass citizen. any
way. He is a selfish person. The invi-
tation TO come on the grass" IS cordial
friendly, generous. and cheerful II sug.
gests a willingness actually 10 sacrifice
something, II necessary, for a fellow.
creatures comfort and happiness. II
smacks OF the neighborly and fraternal!
Blessings be upon the man who invite,
us to come on the grass"' We fee
as II It would be worth while looking VI
such an individual and shaking his hand
Inevitably, we suspect he would be IN
terestlng; and. perhaps. he. IN his turn
might find US interesting. In these happl
circumstances. we should warm 10 on,
another. And n, IN bringing all OF tina
to pass n little old grass were trample,
down and put out Of existence forever
what would be the loss? Nothing wortl
speaking OF, when all is said and done.
From keep of the grass" 20 com,
on the grass" is Ike sailing from Bafin
Bay 70 the Land Of Flowers,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Never Too Old to Elope

II is not only the young man OF whom
Tennyson wrote In "Locksley Hall" but
also the octOgenarian who still feels the
sprightly fires Of love. and the debutante
is but little more susceptible 20 the pleas
ing batteries than is the woman Of
threescore and ten. If the two hearts.
old in years but young in romance, are
attuned, Cupid's arrows can ind Judgment
in almost any human breast; and the
recent elopement OF Thomas H. Elliott.
seventy-flve, Of Lafayette, KY. and Miss
Adeline Ledbetter sixty-eight. Of Muir
freesboro, Tenn, is a striking instance Of
the wiles OF the little GOO
Elliott and Miss Ledbetter were sweet
hearts many years ago. but an unkind
fate caused their lives to lead into far sep
arate paths. and Elliott married another.
and he now has children and grandchil-
dren. A few months ago he CHANGED to
meet the sweetheart Of his youth, and the
chasm Of many years was quickly bridg-
ed, the romance being renewed at the
point where It terminated a generation
or more ago.
The hiatus OF years did not lessen the
thrills OF the proposal and the acceptance.
and Cupid who had left the work IN
finished. cemented the friendship and af-
lection, and now, as they walk down the
vale in the sunset Of life, this happy pair
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Hippo Steak2

Somehow. we are unable 10 enthuse
extensively over Congressman Brous-
sard's suggestion Of hippopotamus Gull
ture in this country with a view TO low
ering the price Of meat by greatly
increasing the supply
As a mere physical proposal this might
loom Srandly enough in the horizon Of
the ultimate consumers hopes. There is
small doubt that hippopotamus is bulky
and that little Of him would go a long
way gastronomicaIIy. His inclination TO
feed all but exclusively on lily roots and
aquatic herbs may be in his favor too.
But we apprehend he never would be-
come popular as an article Of diet. never
theless and Notwithstanding.
We fear it is the general aspect Of the
hippopotamus that would prove too much
for our palates and 6ur stomachs. We
require an adjustment Of digestive equip
ment and appetite that is somewhat hard
to define. but that must be effected. for
all Of that. We cannot eat things that
give us the shudders, no matter what
their undisputed food value may be.
We already have the alligator in this
country. We might have millions Of
them II we would no doubt Locking
at it from one angle, moreover. alligator
steak may be nourishing enough and
alligator soup highly sustaining, but who
would stand for either as a regular
diet? Not even the poorest white
trash along the St Johns River. nor
yet the most benigbted "cuIlud pussonw'
it is not that alligators are not pretty
decent sort Of feeders themselves, and
so on, but that-ugh! You know,
on the whole. Congressman Broussard's
hippopotamus scheme will not appeal 70
the masses tremendously, we suspect
Theoretically, ne may be on solid
ground; practically, he is IN bad shape.
Let the hiPpos stay in Africa, where
the natives may eat them II they like
The relief Of the meat situation Is not
coming through them, meritorious as
some features Of the Loulsianian's sug-
gestion may appear to be.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30

Louisiana was vulnerable, 20 say nothing
Of what the United States might be
tempted 10 undertake. the English would
surely strike there. There was not
French soldier on American soil and
none could be spared from other quar-
tiers. A message from George III 20 his
Parliament. showing preparations for war.
dispelled all Napoleon's colonial dreams.
He then decided to dispose OF Louisiana
TO the best advantage. Selling IL 20 the
United States would supply him with
needed money and do an III turn 10 Eng
land. II would. he reasoned, make the
United States more friendly 20 France
and make them power which sooner or
later would humble England's pride
Meanwhile the Mississippi difficulty was
a burning issue in this country. Wash
ington had only averted a possible seces-
sion Of the Western States or war with
Spain by the treaty Of 1875. and John
Adams stopped at force only because
Spain yielded. Spain. standing as watch
man at the mouth OF the Mississippi IN
friendly IN policy, was distastefuI 10 the
American people. Trade down the river
almost ceased and the pressure upon the
national administration became almost
too strong 90 be withstood Party feel
Ing was high and unreasonable. Annexa-
ton met with bitter opposition from the
Federalists, but the mass OF the people.
particularly those Of the South and West.
heartily approved OF f. The acquisition
.of louisiana was "A great help I'm bring
ing about the subordination Of the State
10 the nation. That step was ratified by
Congress and stands as a precedent to-
day
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Raven Locks Vow blonde.

Recently a popular young woman OF
Cleveland was compelled 20 take the
shampoo treatment by way Of precau-
ton after there had been a case Of din
liberia in the house where she resided
OF course. she protested against taking
the sort Of shampoo that was recon-
mended, but the sanitary patrolman was
obdurate and finally she was persuaded
to wash her head thoroughly with a GER
tain disinfectant. After the operation.
the day being bright and sunshlny. she
naturally went where her hair would the
sooner become presentable. The follow
ing day II was discovered that her ebon
trcsses possessed a slight CLINT OF gold.
Day after day the golden hue became
more pronounced, and she now has a
head OF hair as golden as an autumn
sunset. The lady intends doing the
proper thing Immediately she is out Of
Quarantine-that is. have a lively session
with the health Office. Truly, It does
| seem 20 be nearly UP to the health de-
| partment Of Cleveland to use a different
brand Of disinfectant In shampooing bud
ding debutantes; but who knows. in this
| accidental bleaching operation there may
have been discovered something that will
All a long felt want-something that will
retire to private life those -bleachers
which have been fought against withou;
! avail.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
The Louisiana Purchase April 80.

When the United States purchased Lou
isiana it was one OF the greatest land
bargains ever heard of. but it was no
doubt accomplished through Napoleon's
desire TO do England an I'll turn The
sale was consUmmated on April 30. 1S13
lO7 years ago to-day. The vast ter
ritory OF Louisiana extended from the
Gulf OF Mexico 10 Canada and from the
Mississippi River 10 the Rock Mountains.
It gaze 10 the United States nearly dou-
bic It's national area. The price paid to
France by President Jefferson was 49,
100000. or less than $l2 a square mile.
The question OF the constitutlonality Of
the sale was raised at the time. but Ma
poeon and Jefferson went straight ahead
and the validity Of their action has never
been overrUled.
The necessity for the Louisiana pur-
chase grew out OF the demand for a sea
port for the Northwestern territory. the
Mississippi territory, and the States al
ready formed In that section OF the coun-
try. France claimed all Of Il by title OF
discovery and occupation When she was
obliged 10 strip herself Of her American
possessions she released 20 England. in
addition 20 Canada. the country east OF
the Mississippi down 20 the Spanish pos
session Of Florida. The vast domain west
OF the Mississippi she gave 20 Spain 10
repay that power in her. losses in war
In 1902 IT became known that France
had made a secret treaty with Spain un-
der which Louisiana was 70 be restored
% France upon certain conditions Ma
poleon was then consul, and. with his
contemporaries. shared an ambition FOR
distant possessions for colonies whose
trade he might monOpOlize. Louisiana,
with Us vast extent and natural re-
sources, would give him a foothold in
America and. as he believed, the control
OF the Mississippi River. But before Ma
poleon could carry out his plans the IN
discretion Of the Spanish officials allowed
news Of the negotiations 20 reach the
British government. A mass OF obstacles
were at once thrown into Napoleon
path, and In ls03 he found himself on the
eve OF a war with Great Britain.
in the event Of a war at that time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
PEOPLE THINGS.
Books in Canada

Books in Canada.
The most potent promoter OF American
trade In Canada is American literature.
SAYS Consul Deedmeyer. Of Charlotte
town. The periodicals. ana magazines
going across the border into that country.
containing many pages descriptive OF
American goods and manufacture. are
read by the middle and upper classes
American fiction is preferred by the read
ing public. and the Canadian press de-
votes much space 20 news from The
states. An examination OF three news
papers. published IN Toronto on Fehru-
airy 10, 1910. showed that oue-third OF the
reading matter. not local On character.
related 20 American subjects IN the
fiscal year 1902. the Dominion imported
books, periodicals. maps. pamphlets. and
other printed matter 10 the value OF
$3.50 l9. Of which amount the United
states IL credited with s2.535.55 Works
OF fiction and periodicals read in the
province Of Prince Edward Island come
almost exclusively from the United
States. and are found on sale IN nearly
all OF the bookstores in the cities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Making Washington Beautiful.

Help Washington become ''the model
city Of the nation.
Join heartily in the great work FOR the
better and more beautiful city.
Give thought and time and energy 10
the end that it's many natural beauties
shall be saved and development made in
the right direction"
All organizations interested IN the fu-
ture Of the Capital are urged by the
Washington Society OF Fine Arts to do
the things above set out
There ought to be cordial cooperation
in the splendid effort OF this society. II
means much for Washington. Washing
ton will not become a model city unless
developed in the right direction. It's natu-
raj beauties are great but these have
beea marred-are being sacrificed day by
day-as the result Of haphazard growth
and development In which harmony and
beauty are given hardly a passing
thought
The SO-caIed Burnham Commission did
SIS work well The late Senator Mcmillan.
who was largely responsible for it. Will
ever be held in grateful memory because
Of the artistic plan the commission Gre
ated It may properly be subject 20 mod
ihcauon In minor detail but rs general
scope should be adhered TO closely.
The Washington Society Of Fine Arts
IS leading the way toward making the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
Htfor
Evsrytiead
VOL. III. NO. so
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto. lfyou see it in The Big
sud-. it isn Z necessarily so.
A VAIN QUEST.

A perfect stranger came into or
presence yesterday afternoon about
5. by the village clock. while we
were writing this story. ard actually
stumred u.s.. Would you believe ity
You wouldg What he wanted %
find out was The whereabouts q
Fairbanks square. DO you know
where it is3 No. Wen. then. don't
laugh az as.
His fsce was the pCvs0rifcati1n n
anxiety and pCrplcxity. lie said he
had Just dropped in. as 30 were,
from POOlcville. and produced an
opistle from his Loving Auntie. ."
inviting him here 90 seo the sights
and begging him 90 linscr In her
d0micile tin he left His auntie. u
appeared I'm black and white. abOded
az a. Fairbanks square. which ne
had been unable 20 locate, with The
assistance q the portsrs and guides
al the Union Station.
10 fairly staggered us 20 be forced
% admit that We had no knowledge
as % the situation Of Fairbanks
Square. but nOW We think some
practical joker put one over on rs,
Just N compel the admission that
we don't know everything. At any
rate, VIC told the stranger that we
had heard a. Fairbanks. which
seemed % surprise him, az he had
no recollection Of ever having met
with that name. or course. tins
was easily explained In the fact
that Fairbanks was once Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States.
By way If indicating that there
was no hard feeling. VIC volunteered
70 obtain the information desired
from the District Building on the
following day. II that would DO ans
good. and invited the stranger 10 SIT
down and make himself az home.
He said that was too long % wait.
however. and as he refused POSI-
lively 20 advertise for his aunue, we
decided he could simply go % the
dickens. which he did-that is. he
has not appeared ON the premises
from that hour % this. We don't
care a rap whether he ever finds
her or not.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-30
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
TRUE GREATNESS.

THE head Of prominent seminary hai
persuaded his students 70 graduate il
gowns costing not more than one dollat
item.
We need not pledge the farm to-day
Nor put in pawn the family plate
To make a college holiday
And help a girl 10 graduate.
We are ungrateful II we scoff
At one who makes expenses less.
We ought TO thank the learned Prof,
Who recommends the dollar dress.
SO let all men his praises sing
And daily ada 10 his renown.
He introduced that helpful thing,
The dollar graduation gown.