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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Protecting the Canal.

After the enormous sums that have
been paid out for the construction OF
the Panama Canal, the proposition to
spend-proportionately TO the first costa
trifie Of a few millions more for fortifca-
ton Of the waterway seems. at first blush.
a reasonable one. But it will be found. We
think. that the idea appeals most strongly
to those who have given the subject least
consideration. The matter is sure to
be up during the coming session or
Congress. and it is not unlikely that
President Taft's message-especiallv In
view OF his recent visit 20 the Canal
zone-will contain some recommendations
on the subject
Against the proposition OF fortifying
the canal at enormous expense, a task
which, once begun, viii involve large
expenditures each year in maintaining
the Notifications. stands. fortunately,
Representative Tawney, Of Minnesota.
chairman of the Appropriations Commit
tee. He Is so strongly convinced that
fertilization is unnecessary that it IS
most likely that he viii oppose TO the
utmost appropriations for such purpose.
and will also use his inhuence-whIch
his position makes most potent-in Great
ing a healthy sentiment in Congress
against the whole plan. There are some
who think that Mr.. Tawney will fall in
with the wishes Of the administration,
ana viii regard as hopeless any effort to
bring about a reversal Of the decision by
previous Congresses in favor of FORTH
cation.
But there are not wanting those who
believe that Congress is not decidedly on
record as favOring fertilization. The
SpoOner act OF 1902. authorizing the con
struction of the canal. instructed the
Executive to take such steps as might be
necessary to protect the canal against
attack by an enemy. Just that is what
all Of the American people want-protec-
ton against attacks by an enemy. The
sole question Is whether fertilization,
with all its attendant expense, Is the best
means to secure that immunity from at
tack. or course. the army and navy
officers who have visited the canal and
have already mapped out plans for the
Notifications believe that this is the only
way. That is their business, their trade,
and no doubt they have outlined a good
plan OF defense.
But we cannot help asking whether any
plan Of fertilization Is necessary. Is it
not the duty of those in authority TO see
If absolute naturalization OF the canal
cannot be reached? Is it not possible, by
international agreement, TO protect the
canal. and do 1t much more surely than
If could be done by any system Of forts
OF any body of armed troops? We have
before US, fortunately, the example of
Great Britain and the Suez Canal, a
waterway just as important to Great
Britain. strategically and commercially,
as the Panama Canal win be to US. Since
this short cut TO the Orient was de-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE AMERICAN Hen

(The eggs laid yearly in the United
States exceed in value the production Of
all our silver mines.-Press item.)
The humble hen commands our love.
She brightly shines;
Her eggs surpass the value OF
Our silver mines.
Her output. If placed end to end.
The scholars say,
Would belt the globe and then extend
A lengthy way.
Or, II we placed them In a pile,
With such a mass
No pyramid along the Nile
Could ever class.
The output Of tho hen. vow.
Should be our boast.
I'd like 10 have a couple now
On butteTed toast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
The English Situation.

From the London Truth.
The Tories urgently appeal TO the Lib
eral Unionists for help in the present
emergency. The situation accurately re-
sembIes that recorded OF Foote and his
mother.
The latter once wrote to the former:
Dear Sam: / am In prison for debt,
come and help your loving mother
To which FOote answered:
Dear mother: So am /. Your loving
son."
1t is difficult to decide which is the
more discredited. the Tories or the Lib
eral Unionists. and both are revising their
principles to accord them with the re-
Qulrements OF the public.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Tenants Like Some Clerks.

From the New York Sun.
"Of course" said the fiat owner. If all
tenants were as careful Of a rented house
as they would be of their own. the cost of
upkeeD would be less and rents would be
less, but many tenants never think that
far. They say:
What's the use? Why should we
break our backs looking after this stuff
Why shouldn't we wear it out and get
mOTe7 II isn't on us: it's on the land
lord
They're like some men who work for
the government and dawdle along on their
jobs, give only half days work for one
because they think the government got
plenty Of money. They never stop To
think that every dollar the government
spends has to be raised from somewhere;
that they themselves are taxed with the
rest TO pay their share of It.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
John sharp wiuiamE Retort

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
John Sharp Williams had an engage
ment to speak in a small Southern town.
The train he was travelling on was not
OF the swiftest. and he lost no opportuni-
ty of keeping the conductor informed as
10 his opinion of that particular road.
"Well. If yer don't like it," the con-
ductor finally blurted out. why in thun-
der don't yer git out an walk?''
II would" Mr. Williams blandly replied.
''but you see the committee doesn't ex-
pect me until this train gets in
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
HAzING BARNARD FREsHIEs.
All New Girls Are Allowed to Possess
Is Their Souls and Patience.
T.. IL. - - - III

Is Their souls and Patience.
From the New York Evening World.
There have been doings on Morning
side Heights for a week. and Barnard
College. in particular. was in a frenzied
state until late Friday when the war be
tween the sophomores and freshmen
came to an end.
A week ago the upper class men rsided
the freshman study, cOrnered the already
quaking kids, and naegaphoned in their
ears what they could 30 and what they
couldn't do. In fact, there IS just one
thing the sophs didn't put the ban on.
They still allow the freshmen 10 pos
sess their souls in patience and pray We
hemently for the passing OF the year that
intervenes between them and sopho-
moredom.
Last years edict was;
]. No 'feneTs."
2 No rats
3 No plffs
T. No maternity or high school pins
5. No stalking arm in arm.
6. Keep OF the Taas
:. Keep away from the eoonnades.
s. General respect 70 sophS-
But this year the faculty and student
council said nothing doing" The sophs
were brOkenhearted, but the 'profs" OBJ
jet stTenuously 10 last years ratless.
puffness. and manless condition.
Nevertheless. it isn't going to be alto
gether a 'cinch" this year.
Every freshman Is solemnly command
ed 20 wear about her neck a green horn
with the word 'Freshie" written upon IL
in large white letters. This emblem must
be worn at all times and on all occasions.
and. furthermore. it must be blown every
time freshman comes in sight Of an
upper elassman, as well as when she
enters the sacred portals OF the Column
bia Library.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

on the surface has proved to be more
than dust palliative. for by waterproof
ing and binding the road It gives protec-
ton from the dislntegrating effects Of
weather. wheels. and hoofs. Unless. how
ever. the road be dry to a depth OF at
least three-fourths Of an inch and every
particle OF dust be swept away before
the tar IS put down. and then no rain fall
till the tar has fairly sunk in, the proc
eSs will be an absolute failure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
russian Liquor statistIcs.

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
Consul a Heingartner, OF Batum, re-
ports that the Russian government sale
Of vodka in 1909 covered sixty-five gov
ernments and ten departments-total
population, IA, 2S7, 400. The sales were eff
fected IN 2e971 shops, 49, less than in
1905 and the quantity sold amo anted "a
27S.95S,256 gallons, valued at SCI, OF. 49,
being 5.469 496 gallons less, and S, 997. SS5S
more than in 1908. The expenses amounted
TO $S9,5146S7, leaving a net profit of s27l,-
43S,095. or 80 cents a gallon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Costly Use of thermometer.

From Youths Companion.
Charles" said the landlord to the clerk
who was making out the bill 10 be pre-
scented to the departing guest, have you
noticed that the gentleman in No. has
consulted the thermometer on the piazza
at least ten times every morning during
his stay here2"
Charles replied that he had.
Well" said the landlord, charge him
the price of one dinner a day for the use
of the thermometer"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Sensitive on that Point.

From the Chicago Tribune
What's your name?' the three other
men asked him.
John Potter" answered the stranger.
who had accepted an invitation to take
the fourth hand in a game Of cards.
That's all right: we'll call you"
mo, you DON'T The first galoot that
calls me Jack Potter will get the map OF
his face changed!'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

From the Prineeton Tiger.
She laid the still white form beside
those which had gone before. No sob, no
sigh. forced its way from her heart
throbbing as though it would burst. Sud
denly a cry broke the stiffness of the
place-one single, heart-breakiDg shrek:
then silence. Another cry; more silence.
Then all silent, but for a cultural muir
muir. which seemed to well up from her
very soul She left the place. She would
lay another egg tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

vised, Great Britain has been in sew
eral wars, and there have been times
when it would have been of vast service
TO her enemies TO have the suez
Canal destroyed And yet the suez
Canal, protected by international agree
ment. is safe and sound. without the
expenditure of any such sums as VIII be
asked from Congress for the Panama
fortiflcations.
It is all very wen for friends of the
plan to argue that the expense of
fertilization would be as nothing TO the
expense We would be put to If the
canal were attacked in time OF war; but,
on the other hand. It must be remem-
bered that there can be devised no sys-
TEN Of fertilization that could prevent a
desperate enemy from attacking. by
means of dynamite. a work that Is preg~
nable along its whole length.
The crux Of the matter lies in a we'll
founded doubt whether, after ali. forti-
fication would prove an adequate protec-
ton. and whether real and much less
expensive protection could not be secured
through diplomatic negotiations, result
ing in international agreement.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Quite LfkeIys

From the Philadelphia Record.
Gov. Haskell is as impatient to have
the Oklahoma capital removed to Okla
homa City. 10 which he personally car
ried the state seal some months age. as
though he owned town lots in the latter
town.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Mother Earth.

Earth mothers the spawn Of seething brood.
Restless dominant Wild
Sends Man forth in the pride Of life.
Calls him her bestowed child:
Gives him 10 play with the toys Of power;
Gathers him back 10 her breast at last,
Breeding old Mother Earth
"A. varant, from Pipe Dreams.' In the Nation
Magazine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Mrs. Miggin to Receive.

From the New York American.
As q tribute to a famous daughter OF
Maine. Kate Douglas Wiggin. the Maine
Women's Club. of New York. viii attend
the performance Of 'Rebecca OF Sunny
brook Farm" AT the Republican Theater.
AT the conclusion of the performance
the author of "Rebecca," viii hold an
informal reception.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Politics ExempIIhed.

From the Baltimore Star.
A candidate in New York includes FIVE
cents for one lemon IN his expense ac-
count. while another in Boston states that
he expended only hot air Boston and
New York thus furnish the principal fea-
lures OF American politics.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
VIII Go II One Better.

From the Savannah News
japan has placed an order with Brit
ish firm for the building of the worlds
biggest battle ship. II will have a ton
mage of nearly 5000 and win cost about
sl2,500000. or course, the United States.
Great Britain, Germany. and France will
have 10 ''see il and so Il one better"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Prom the Wall Street Journal
Campaign speakers who have been ex-
planning how the high cost or living may
be reduced will now have time to work
out the problem FOR themselves
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Woodrow Wilson'S Creed.

From the Louisville Courier Jou1aL
Woodrow Wilson says every college
man should know the history of our
country and it's political history and be
qualified for civic service. Still, a fellow
can't neglect his football and fiirtations
when the lightning might never strike
him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

From The Pittsburg Dispatch.
With Mr.. Bryan still plugging for it in
the West, Wall street exerting its pull
for 1t in the East. and the South keeping
along just by force OF habit. the Demo-
cratic party is beginning to have some
confidence in its future-outside OF Penn
sylvania
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
On the Bills.

Hadn't We better get a testimonial
from an actress?"
'Oh, I don't know. Then we'd have TO
feature the actress instead Of our chew
inggum."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

They are going TO sprinkle the streets
Of Poughkeepsie with disinfectants. Some
cities need strong measures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Future generations who learn from his
tory that in this year OF our Lord one
rooster sold in New York for 81 500 will
wonder how In the world we ever af-
fOrded poultry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

They are hunting about for fit way in
which 10 celebrate the tereentenary of
the 81. James version Of the Bible How
would # do for every one TO read the
hook?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

One thing TO be thankful for is that
so few Of the newspapers this year
printed a cartoon OF our Puritan fore
fathers being plunked by Indians.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Two billion dollars a year IS the cost
OF the worlds preparations for war. And
when the war comes some of the nations
viii not be prepared.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Gray evening clothes are coming into
fashion. They are popular because they
harmonic so well with the dull gray
dawn of the morning after"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

One reason why It is hard TO get the
ladies to do their Christmas shopping
early is because the leftover bargains
are only offered on the closing days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

a Local minister says he would not trade
at a shop that sells Billikers. Tut, tut,
pastor; IL is 10 laugh
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

A Long Island man died after drinking
a quart OF whisky and eating peck of
clans Even DR.. Wiley could have told
him that clans are dangerous.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Mrs. c. p. Huntington when she came
back from Europe paid $4,000 n duties.
We are always glad to welcome Ameri-
cans home again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

The Chinese have passed a law forbid
ding a Chinese man from marrying a
white women. IN this respect we might
do well 10 follow China's example.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Senior Madero. announcing himself as
President Of Mexico. strikes the ordi-
nary man as about on a par with some
of our own political prophets.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
His Little Fad.

"Wnl you excuse me If I ask ques-
tiOn?''
Certainly"
why do you always appear in public
carrying a wind shield?''
Il can't afford an automobile Just vet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

It is Postmaster General Hitchcock who
declares the high cost of living has been
increased $lO0, 100000 worth in the last five
years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

There is not nearly so much talk about
the open door, in Manchuria since the
place became infested with cholera.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
JudiciaI Robes.

THAT silk robe adds 10 your dignity,
Judge"
mo doubt" said the jurist. but it's
mighty unhandy when you want to reach
into your pants pocket for a chew of
tobacco"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

It must be some satisfaction 10 Col.
Roosevelt to know that at any rate he
cannot be blamed for the upheaval in
Mexico.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Ethel Leneve and Gaby Des Lys are
on their way 10 this country. And yet
the hred-girl problem remains hard 10
solve
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

Andrew Carnegie has reached his sew
enty-fourth birthday When is the dis
tributiOn 20 take place?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29

II it were not for the plague of rabbits
in Australia. the cost OF beaver-llned
OvercOats would be much greater
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Same Sun,.

why is everything so high?"
THE farmers amt getting any more
actual money" declared a grizzled agri-
eulturalist 1.-TWO years ago I raised
1000 barrels OF apples and sold 'em for
5000. Last year 1 raised 500 barrels and
sold 'em for $500. This year raised
five barrels"
81 see. And you expect to sell 'em for
5000"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
A Little Jaunt.

Got the children out for a walk. I
see"
Yes. Once a week Z take them
around TO a oOld-stOTage warehouse 10
watch our Christmas turkey fattening."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-29
Popping the Question.

Or. Cupid's little fee
Isn't meant
To embarrass. Seems TO be
Just assent.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-07-27
WHAT IS A JEWELER GOOD FOR?
Thy Pay Him to Buy Your Watches, Diamonds and Jew

II you knew all that was neces-
sary to make purchase of a watch,
diamond, piece of jewelry, or any
article in the jewelry line the jewel
er would be useless.
"A Jeweler Is Useless
without proper knowledge and train
ing.
If you do not or cannot depend
on his knowing quality, grade, or
what satisfaction an article will give,
then get you catalogue and assert
the sheep and the goats. Buy from
the mail order or side line dealer
who has to depend on what someone
with an axe to grind says about it.
Even the most careful and expert
jeweler gets stuck occasionally.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-07-27
Those Pies of Bovhood.

dow delicious were the pies Of
boyhood. No pies now ever taste so
good. What's changed? the pies?
No, it's you. You've lost the strong,
healthy stomach, the vigorous liver,
the active kidneys, the regular bow
els of boyhood. Your digestion is
poor, and you blame the food
What's needed? A complete toning
up by Electric Bitters of all organs
of digestion-stomach, liver, kidneys,
bowels-try them. They'll restore
your boyhood appetite and apprecia-
ton of food and fairly saturate your
body with new health, strength and
vigor. soc at Dawson Drug Cos.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-07-27
NapOleOn's Grit

was of the unconquerabIe, never
say-die kind, the kind that you need
most when you have a bad cold,
cough or lung disease. Suppose
troches, cough syrups, cod liver oil
or doctors have all failed, don't lose
heart or hope. Take DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Satisfaction is guaran-
teed when used for any throat or
lung trouble. 1t has saved thou
sands Of hopeless sufferers. 1t mas
tiers stubborn colds, obstinate
coughs, hemorrhages, lagrippe, Group,
asthma, hay fever and whooping
cough, and is the most safe and GER
tain remedy for all bronchial affec-
tions. soc and $1.00. Trial bottle
free at Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-07-27
DEATH OF A YOUNG LADY.
Miss Carrie Belle Randall Dies While
Away From Home Visiting.


Miss Carrie Belle Randall, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Randall, who
live several miles east of Dawson,
died at the home of her brother in
Cuthbert on Monday morning of last
week, where she had gone only a
short time before on visit. She was
stricken with "a malignant attack of
typhoid fever soon after her arrival
in Cuthbert, and all that could be
done by loved ones and physicians
was without avail
The remains, accompanied by rel
atives and friends, were brought to
Brentwood and inferred in the Gene
terry there.
\ The deceased was II years of age,
and most deserving young lady who
enjoyed the friendship and esteem
of large circle of acquaintance.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
dali will regret to know that another
one of their daughters has been seri-
ously i'll with typhoid fever at their
home, but will be gratified to learn
that the last news from the bedside
of the sufferer was that she was
thought to be some better.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-07-27
FAVORS ROTATION OF JUDGES
O'iiiiillttee recommends the Passage
of the Bill of MIR. Pickett
Of Terrell.

VI Terrell.
AT meeting of the general iudi-
GARY committee of the house of rem
resentatiyes Monday afternoon the
Dill of Representative Pickett of Ter
rei!, providing for rotation of the
Judges of the superior court of the
state, was given a favorable recon-
mendation. III
Representative Pickett has made
nara hight for this measure on the
grounds that under the present svs-
TEN the judges are put to a great
deal of embarrassment in irving
cases in their circuits against their
friends; that also the keeping of the
Judges in their circuits tends to build
up political machine for reelection.
should his measure pass all of this
Will be obviated, and the Judges will
De free from any embarrassment
when trying cases in another circnit
IL Is frequently the case that superior
court judges are disqualified in hear
ing cases in their own circuit. This
would, OF course, be done away with.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1910-07-27

eTyLE AND QUALITY.
A DOLLAR BILL

-.,c+ad much attention Saturday
w. ~ shoe window. Very few peo-
4. over tail to look at money when
= e in sight. This one-dollar pa
y. >, bin was placed in the window
= 7 Indicate the price we have made
!, big lot of ladies and children's
: Zoos we are pushing out at the
,ant door. The original price on
base oxfords and slippers range
.nn 8. % to $3.50. They are odd
.i9as and styles, many of them dur
'hIo shoes and make good comforta-
10 fnishers of the season at the
or nrice of Just