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The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

The Guerrero fred the first shot.
broaGside, but Hull restrained his crew
from answering. for the opportune mo-
ment had not arrived. Hull waited until
everything was in perfect readiness. and
at five minutes before o'clock he gave
the command. and every gun on the Con-
stitution was set TO work Thirty min
utes after the commencement Of the con-
test by the Constitution the mainmast
and foremost Of the Guerrero went by
the board. taking with them every spar
except the bowsprit. Seeing her cond!-
ton. Capt. Hull ordered the firing 10
cease. Capt Dacres then struck his col
ors, and at O'Clock in the evening Hull
sent boat TO the Guerrero, which re-
turned in a short time with Capt. Dacres.
1t was one Of the shortest and most bril-
liant victories IN the annals Of our navy.
Capt Hull. in his tribute TO his crew,
says; They all fought with great brav-
cry. and from the smallest boy in the
ship to the Oldest seaman not q look OF
fear was SEEN" Fourteen Of the crew
OF the Constitution were killed or injured.
while the killed AMI wounded on the
Guerrero numbered more than eighty.
The last Of August the Constitution ar
rived in Boston harbor. Never did an
event spread such universal Joy over the
whole country and such establishment
throughout Europe as this complete and
magnificent victory. The gallant Hun
was presented with the freedom OF all
the cities on his route TO the seat OF gov
eminent and with elegant services OF sill
yer plate; also the thanks OF legislative
and other bodies. At home and abroad
the valor of the American sailor was ac-
knowledged to be a fixed fact
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Pleasant Surroundings.

Frcm the Cleveland Leader.
There's a gas works north OF you, a
glue factory 10 the east; on the south
you have an abattoir. and the reduction
plant Is TO the west"
What's the advantage
You can always tell the direction Of
the wind in an instant"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

From the Buffalo Express
Mrs. Sullivan always buys enough
groceries on Saturday 10 last until Tues
day"
why until Tuesday?
'She says that If she bought just
enough TO last until Monday. the grocer
would sell her things on Monday that
had been left over from Saturday
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Science md Gucssuorl,

From TIE ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
II is asserted that modern science can
come within l5.OOo,oo0 years Of accurate
ly fixing the age Of the earth as a solid
body; but what's the matter with guess
ing at Il a little closer?
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Not Like -AIernnder

From the Buffalo News.
The earth is good enough for ne" says John D.
Rockefeller. One could almost quip mcrily about
this had be a mind TO-
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
A LITTLE NONSENSE.


It may be ninety in the shade.
Or ninety-three;
You may have observation made.
But don't tell me.
Up. up, the big thermometer
May hourly creep,
But as for me. I'll never stir
To take peep.
Warm weather is a beastly bore.
I've made a pact
When It is hot to just ignore
The tiresome fact.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

We hope none Of our esteemed con-
temporaries mistook our recent Espe-
ranto editorial effort for an attempt 10
explain the Republican situation. We
suspect. nevertheless. that 1t was quite
as ineligible to the average reader as
would be any attempt TO explain the
said situation that we might essay
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Keen Up the Good Workl

From tie ST. Louis Republic.
Brussels fire loss estimates were slOO.OOOO0 Mon
day morning. Sso0ooOoO Monday noon. S20e00.oOo at
p. n, and Sl0.0c0.oOO Tuesday morning AT this
writing they are from 81 10000 to S2O000O" with
the chance that the limit Of eompressbility is not
yet reached. Let the good work 90 on
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

air. Those contemporaries heretofore in
clined to throw of on Idaho's senior
United States Senator should consider
this fact and be charitable.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
The Bright side.

From Londcn Spare Moments
What do you think Of the two csndi-
dates?'' asked one elector OF another
What do think OF them2" was the
reply.
'Well, when look at them I'm thank
ful only one OF them can get in
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Mr. Tim" Woodruff win be careful.
perhaps. how he approaches oyster Bay
in the future. Anyway II might be well
for him to bear in mind the fact that
there is now a brass cannon planted on
the front lawn.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

California insurgent. too! Really. in
surgency would seem to have about
reached the jumping-oft place; although
there is. TO be sure no sort Of certainty
that it will jump.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Having handed one TO Nephew Robin
son. and another one 70 Uncle Theodore,
Vice President Sherman must feel that
he is a pretty strenuous sort Of Vice
President. all right!
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
The Universal Language.

From the Albany Journal
It is said that at the Esperanto convention, quite
number Of the delegates were able 10 interchange
simple ideas IN that language but the fact remains
that English is destined 70 become the universal
language.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

From Answers.
Grace-Dr. squills is praeticing law,
isn't he?
Ethel (blushing)-Yes.
Grace-What are his hours?
Ethei-From to 10 usually, but when
pas out he stays later.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Perhaps. however. Poor 10 should be
proud OF the fact that. even after 400
years Of continuous effort, his white
brother has not yet succeeded in sep@rat-
ing the Indian from his ALL
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

The Philadelphia Record notes that the
A. B. c Of standpatism is Aldrich. Bal
linger, Cannon. The proposed alpha
betical reform yet may suffer the fate Of
simplifed spelling. nevertheless
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

phe first Napoleon" book OF autumn
Will be Tighe Hopkins The Women Ma
poleon. Loved" in which this painstak-
ing and talented English author has. az
ter assiduous research, set forth Napo-
Icons relations with the other sex. The
book. adorned with six photogravure
portraits. will be imported and published
by Little, Brown & Co., Boston.
Many American readers will find keen
enjoyment In Thomas Edward Crlspe's
"reminiscences of a X. c.. published in
this country by Little. Brown & Co.
Mr.. Crispe. Kings counsel, Is a we'll
known member OF the English bar. who
has been associated with celebrated wits
and his fund OF literary and legal remi-
niscences makes up a book OF peculiar
interest Besides the leading judges Of
the Victorian era, Mr. Crispe was friend
" with Thackeray. Douglas Jerrold.
Fanny Kemble. and George Grossmith
and his book contains a wealth OF anec-
dotes.
The technique OF prayer is an unusual
phrase upon which Eleanor Harris Row
land, In her The Right 20 Believe"
Houghton. Miffiin & Coz. lays great stress.
We have probably been accustomed
10 look upon prayer as something en-
tirely spontaneous. but the author brings
strong arguments to prove that IT may
be cultivated from little or no talent, or
immensely ennobied in those 10 whom il
Is natural gift, as in the case OF any
art. 7 cannot think. she writes, "of
any more striking spectacle than an as
sembly OF people in the conventional at
titude Of prayer, but manifestly not pray
ing. Many Of them are conscientious
about trying. bat they have not the art. d"
The books contains innumerable practical
suggestions for a working religion.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
He Hated to No II.

From the Chicago Reccrd-Hcrald.
Col Roosevelt has. since his return 20 this coun-
ty. received than 1900 invitations 70 speak in
various parts Of the country II has been necessary
for him to decline some Of them.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Col. George Marcellus Bailey. Of the
Houston Post. is headed for New York.
and Col. Franklin P. Rdams. OF the New
York Mail. has decamDed temporarily.
Fine example If cause and effect!
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
In the Public Eve.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Oyster Bay is spread all over the front page,
while Beverly thinks itself lucky 20 get into the
golf column
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

"A hearty laugh just after a hearty
meal is an aid TO digestion" says a
physician. In order 10 coax the hearty
laugh. forget. If possible, the price Of
the hearty meal
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Fighting to the last ditch" may be all
very well but when one mans fighting
to the last ditch keeps a lot OF other men
fighting who wish TO quit. why. that is
different.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

With white paper at its present price,
why print it. DR. Cook is living IN
seclusion in Brooklyn" why not merely.
''Dr. Cook is living in BROOKLYN"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Where is Seth Low in this awful
hour?" queries the New York Sun. What
difference does it make, so long as he re-
mains there as quietly as he has for
some time?
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

II remained FOR an Atlanta policeman
20 discover the best mob dispenser ever.
He charged the mob with a snortlng
automobile-and Il scattered seventeen
ways in as many seconds.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

With eggs at g per dozen, omelets
served in Alaskan restaurants must be as
shy OF eggs as church fair ice cream IS
shy OF Strawberries.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
II They Only Could.

From the Chicago News
It is expected that Taft and Roosevelt viii IN
dorSe the Texas Republican slate. Now they
could only persuade a few Texas voters to do ike
wise!
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

From the Chicago Record Herald.
I suppose you had perfectly lovely
time AT the dinner party last nightT'
40. Through some mistake they
seated me next 10 my husband
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Some people prefer Dixie" others pre-
fer "Hark, from the Tombs." You never
can tell; and besides. variety is the spice
OF life!
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

BY and by. perhaps. the South will
come 10 admire Mr.. Hepburn no more
than Mr.. Hepburn admires the South
And that would be sad
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
CHAT OF THE FORUM.


From The 81. Louis Republic
Why not add another department to the genera
government-to wit, one q inyestigsdonY
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Sometimes we think that some kind OK
germ must be responsible for some OF
the prevalent germ foolishness.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

II the meb should nComise to let the
women W.T., would the women promise
not able 20 wear rats" and puffs. and
"hobbe" skirts. and things?
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

The greatest danger threatening the
Republican china shop may be that there
Is bull moose loose In II.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

The present Republican mix-up must
remind some Democrats Of the rare ole
days OF 's4-5-6.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

mo tongue can tell what I have suf-
fered."
In that case. better get Up little pam
phlet. my dear"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

II Clevelands new pitcher, Fanwell.
lives up to his name. he ought 10 be a
winner.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
sIurring the BIscuit.

Thanks fer de biscuit. num- re-
marked Dusty Rhodes. but you mistake
me errand in dis community"
What dye mean?"
I'm studying social conditions, not
geology"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

On August 10. 1911, the British landed in
Chesapeake Bay and threatened Wash
ington. d. c. II is the birthday Of -Ad-
mirar' Crichton, the British soldier AMI
scholar I56O; John Flamsteed, English
astronomer d6l6); Pierre Jean de Beran-
ger. song writer Of France G7S0); James
Nasmyth. engineer OSoS): Edward Moran,
artist dS29, and Richard P. Bland,
statesman GS35). 1t is the date Of the
death of Blaise Pascal. French philoso-
pher d662); Count Rumford. OF the ear
Hest American scientists CS1D: Octavius
Caesar Augustus 40; Robert Bloomfield,
poet CiS23. and Honore de Balzac. French
novelist CS5o). On August 70 Queen Caro-
Lines trial commenced in 1S20.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Out in Idaho they are trying to pro-
duoe rain By shooting dynamite into the
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
Might He.

1T must be expensive TO get up these
moving pictures Of warfare"
Yes; actors and costumes cost a lot
Wouldn't it be cheaper to finance a
South American revolution"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

We may yet live 20 see Mr.. Victor
Murdoch Secretary Of War.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Tied to One Style.
The leopard cannot change its spots,
But has to cling
In fall or spring
To polka dots.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

7 see they have stopped blasting away
the Palisades"
Lovers Of scenery took hand. eh?"
NO; the advertising men got busy"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

High water pants are considered very
bad form unless arranged with q cum
az the bottom.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Makes n difference.

who was Barabbas, dad?"
AN umpire.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19
PRO AND CON.

Springfield Union: The Washington
Herald, IN It's Mondays issue, had an
editorial headed mi Bonvenas Vim" We
don't pretend 20 know what it means.
but It seems to US that It would sound
just as good backwards. Xiv sanevnob
In" That's one OF the beauties OF Es-
peranto.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

st. Paul Pioneer Press: The Washing
eat fifty pounds of Goldfish a day. Some
Of US hope that the walrus' appetite for
Goldfish will not fail
The Washington herald., 1910-08-19

Cleveland Leader: The Washington
Herald speaks Of Tom Watson as a
brilliant and tremendously willing pa
trlot" Especially tremendously will
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

MT and Mrs. Sims Ely returned last week from d short visit at Agua Caliente Hot Springs
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01
PERSON AL MENTION

Those registered at the Hotel Adams yesterday were: Eward P Shattuck, Los Angeles; George F. Woodward. St. Louis; C. Griffith and wife. Hartford. Conn, F. $. Iyham. Los Angeles; Rus sell Freeman. Section 10: Mrs. W. T. McFie. Los Angeles; Robert Davis Law, Henry. ILL: V. C. Thu. St. Louis: w. F.. Barrow. Syracuse; J. C. Glas- son, L. $. Allstrum, san Francisco; c. II. Henry. New York; A. T. Kenyon, Los Angeles: E. Hogee, New York: Milton C. Ryer. Denver; l.. w. Smith. St Louis; Rex w. Dunlap, Phoenix.
 Those at the Commercial are: w. D. Berry, Los Angeles; O. H. olson. Charles Hermann, Clark c. Bradford, san Francisco: H. P. Langston, Dallas; Henry Westpfehl. Chicago.
 At the Ford are: Meyer Abrahams. Los Angeles: F.. F. Nash. Prescott: A. C. Webb. Roosevelt; w. E. Carrigan. Los Angeles: J. l.. Curtis. Parker; C.. E. Merwin. St. Joseph; Sam Neff. Bluffton. Ind
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01
PROCLAIM ATiON.

Sunday. May ', has been designated as Mothers Day" It seems just and right that at least one day in the year should be set aside "To honor the best mother who ever lived-your mother" The Arizona Congress of Mothers de- clare the object of Mothers Day to be "To. recall the memories of the moth- CTS who are gone, and through loving words and loving care to brighten the lives of the mothers who remain, and to the children and men and women to a greater blessing in honoring their father and their mother"
 This appeals as very noble senti- ment and worthy aim, and I earnestly request every citizen of Phoenix to pay tribute to this cause by attending spe- cial services in the various churches of the city As a further mark of honor to the mothers. I request all persons on this day to wear a white flower
 Done in the city of Phoenix this soth day of April. 1910.
 LLOYD B. CHRISTY. Mayor.
 Attest:
 FRANK THOMAS. Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01
.$3.5OReceipt Cures
 Weak Kidneys, Free
Relieves Urinary and Kidney Troubles Baekaehe, Straining, Swell
 ina, Etts
Stops Pain in the Bladder, Kidneys
 and Back.

Wouldn't 1t be nice within a week | or so to begin to say goodbye forever l to the scalding, dribbling. straining, ol too frequent passage Of urine: the forehead and the back-of- the head aches: the stitches and pains in the back; the growing muscle weakness; spots before the eyes; yellow skin: sluggish bowels; swollen eyelids or ankles; leg cramps; unnatural short breath; sleeplessness and the despond- ency?
 I have a recipe for these troubles that you can depend on, and If you want to make a quick recovery, you ought to write and get a copy of it. Many a doctor would charge you $3.50 just for writing this prescription. but have it and will he glad to send it to you entirely free" Just drop me 8 line like this: pr. A. E. Robinson K 496 Luck Building. Detroit. Mich. and will send it by return mail in plain envelope. As you will see when you get it, this recipe contains only pure, harmless. remedies, but it has great healing and pain-conquering power.
 It will quickly show its power once you use it. so think you had better send you a copy free-so you can use see what it is without delay. will send you a copy free-you can use it and cure yourself at home.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01
Abont Phoenix People
tContinued from Page b.

Mrs Laura Pirtle of Los Angeles is expected today and will he the house guest of Mrs. Charles Smurthwaite.
 The Pythian Sisters will give their annua; May Day dance at Melczer hall on Monday evening. May End. \
 Miss Ambra Osborn returned to Los Angeles on Friday after an enjoyable two weeks visit with relatives.
 Mrs J. w Crenshaw and Mrs. How ard Reed will leave today for Gal weston en route to New York.
 Miss Norma S., eney delightfully."- entertained the Emanon club at the Country club last Tuesday.
 John Metz of Tucson was Phoenix visitor Friday leaving in the evening for southern California.
 Mir and Mrs. Sims Ely returned last week from d short visit at Agua Caliente Hot Springs.
 Dr. and Mrs H. A Hughes left Thursday evening for a months visit in North Carolina.
 Mrs. Charles Granger spent several days of last week in town the guest of Mrs. c. H. Akers.
 Mrs. Fred Christy has gone to St. Paul to spend the summer with her parents.
 E. Hull spent the past two weeks in town leaving Friday for San Fran cisco
 Charles K. Pishon returned last week from d visit to Los Angeles. A. Nelson of New York spent sev- eral days of last week in town.
 Miss Sadie Allen will return Monday from a weeks visit in Florence.
 Mrs. William II. Kay will entertain on May fourth with cards.
 :. M. Howard is recent arrival from Richmond. Virginia
 w. H. Atwater is visiting friends in town for a few weeks.
 Arthur Howe vas d week -cnd wis itor from Sacramento.
 s
 L. Clancy of New York was a week end visitor in town.
 William B Hill of Ray spent last week in Phoenix
 L. H. Chalmers is spending the week in Los Angeles.
 S. .Arland arrived last week from San Francisco.
 Leo Gale Was a Phoenix visitor from Fl Paso.
 F. T. McCucn left Friday for Dem Yer.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

pr. and Mrs. H. A. Hughes left Thursday evening for a months visit in North Carolina.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01
WANTEp.

Position as traction engineer. Thirty years experience in eastern Washing ton. All kinds of repair work done. Tempe Hotel, Tempe. Ariz.
 bs w. McCLOGHIN.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01
THREE BIG LoAvEs PURE FOOD HOME MADE BREAD, 25 CENTS. M'kEE'S CASH STORE.

Dr. Emmon's optical parlore. 5sa North Fourth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

Miss Ambra Osborn returned to Los Angeles on Friday after an enjoyable two weeks visit with relatives
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

The Pythian Sisters will give their annual May Day dance at Melczer hall on Monday evening. May 2nd. \
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

Miss Norma S., eney delightfully."- entertained the Emanon club at the Country club last Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

Mrs. J. w. Crenshaw and Mrs. How ard Reed will leave today for Gal weston en route to New York.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

THREE BIG LoAvEs PURE FOOD HOME MADE BREAD. 25 CENTS. M'kEE'S CASH STORE. :
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

John Metz of Tucson was d Phoenix visitor Friday leaving in the evening for southern California.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-01

Mrs. Laura Pirtle of Los Angeles is expected today and will he the house guest Of Mrs. Charles Smurthwaitc.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-30

Nor FOR JOE. And now Burke
enulnerates his campaign expenses,
for endorsement as U. s. Senator, at
a little over $lS. 900, but strangely
omits to include the purchased sup
port Of several newspapers. which it
is said, will advance the aggregate to
upwards of quarter of q million dol
lars. It is doubtless humiliating, to
admit that all this money has been
ineffective in elevating any mans
personality to level OF the House
of Lords" select club into which it
has been said that anybody can find
access who is able to pay the price. I"
1t must. therefore, depend, to some
extent. on the individual who seeks
admission: which is not much to the
favor of the Judge"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-30

AN AGE OF PROGREss. - Moving.
pictures have been suggested by the
board of Education of Oakland, CAL,
as a means of teaching co urses in
geography. Prof. Childs of the State
Normal School at San Jose and since
identified with the staff of the Oak
land High School. is in charge
of the work. He proposes to begin
modestly with pictures and lantern
slides of local interest and to extend
the variety from time to time. He
also proposes to interest tho school
boards of San Francisco and adjoining
cities in the plan. with the idea of
forming a circuit upon which the
films may be exchanged. In this
manner he believes the scope of the
work would be greatly enlarged. 1t
might also be used in some instances
to exemplify historical subjects.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-09-30

A MOVEMENT is on foot to establish
a National Park on the slope of
Mount Hood, similar to the Mount
Rainier reserve. Petitions are being
circulated for signatures. asking the
Government to take the necessary
action, making this noun tain o great
national playground. The region has
q variety of attractions that appeal
to the vacationist and the pleasure
seeker. Great glaciers. cloud-capped
ped peaks and dashing mountain
torrents are sufficient to bring thous-
ands to Mount Hood every year. The
will be made readily Access
sible from Portland so that all the
people may enjoy the park when
created.