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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
First Meeting of Tammany-May II.

To-day is the birthday of Tammany.
on May y, I7S9. William Mooney an up
holsterer. who previously had been active
as one Of the Sons of Liberty. founded in
New York, ostensibly as a patriotic and
social organization, the secret Society OF
st. Tammany, or Columbian Order, which
in 1905 was regularly incorporated as a
fraternal aid society.
The society was divided into thirteen
tribes, each Of which had its separate
totem, the year being divided into four
seasons. each month being called by
some distinguished characteristic, and
the officers being known as the grand
sachem. sachems, the sycamore or mas
ter Of ceremonies, and the wisk!nski, or
doorkeeper.
In 1911 the society built its first hall,
and in 1867 moved into It's present Tam
many Hall on Fourteenth street. The
political organization is nominally dis
tinct from the society. but the two may
in many respects be regarded as virtually
identical. the leadership Of both being
largely in the same hands.
/ NOUN the society was OSIenSlDlg or
ganizec for patriotic, social. and benevo-
lent purposes, 1t early took an active in
terest IN politics. Aaron Burr is supposed
to have given the society. indirectly. It's
first training in the devious ways of prac-
teal politics, and in 1900 the society first
took an active part in a political cam
paign, being instrumental in carrying
New York for Thomas Jefferson.
The name Tammany is adapted from
that Of an Indian chief, Tamanend. OF
the Lenni Lenape. or Delaware tribe
who was famous for his virtues and his
wisdom. but about whom little is def
nitely known. Tamenend died about 174O
and was buried in New Britain Township
Bucks County. Pa
Before and during the Revolutionary
war societies, with Tamanend as thei
patron saint, were organized in imitation
and to certain extent in ridicule
Tammany was one of the earliest club.
in America. 1t supplied a favorable re
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
THE PREDATORY POLITICIAN.
From Him the COuntry's Wealth
Capital, and Credit Must BE Saved.
-. nan - ~. W.

From Him the COuntry's Wealth,
Capital, and Credit Must Be Saved.
James ]. Hin. in Worlds Work.
The laws Of conservation are every
where few and plain. AS the way TO re-
sumo specie payments was 10 resume. so
the way to conserve capital IS TO quit
wasting II. Material resources are con-
served by taking steps 10 stop their de-
struction. Just so the wealth Of the
country, its capital. its credit must be
saved from the predatory poor as well
as the predatory rich, but above all from
the predatory politician. Nothing less is
worthy Of honest men or Of people liv-
ing under government Of their own
fashioning and control.
The ideal OF intelligent economy must
be restored: let the rule be that every
dollar unproftably spent marks a crime
against posterity just as much as does
the dissipation Of material resources.
Expenditure must be cut down all along
the line. since comparison with twenty
years ago shows that il might be cut in
two without injury 10 any real interest.
Credit everywhere should be conserved
by sharp scrutiny OF new bond issues.
The nation should reserve them for the
crisis OF war. No state need ever Dor
row again If it is wisely and honestly
governed. The city tilat has fifty years
Of corporate life behind It. or has found
1t necessary 20 refund any portion Of its
bonded debt instead Of paying at matu-
rity should be slow TO draw upon its
credit or mortgage the lives Of its chill
dren yet unborn"
Stop grating. the offspring OF public
extravaganza and the parent OF civic
decay; not only the gross form that robs
treasures. but the more subtle and more
dangerous species that infects the masses
Of the people themselves
Individual and public economy: a just
distinction between a high standard OF
comfort on one side and vulgar ostenta-
/ ton or criminal waste on the other: a
check on income wasting. debt creation
and credit infation-these are the essen
tails OF the new and better conservation
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
Keeping the Stage Clean.

Recurring once more to the subject Of
immoral plays. with particular reference
to the summary action taken in New
York against a nasty production that
had a weeks run here. after police CEN
sorshlp. this newspaper unqualifedly
commends the steps the District authori-
ties have taken to enforce the cleanliness
OF the Washington stage. Their vigilance
is most praiseworthy. The fact that in
the case in point they did not. in our
opinion, so to the full extreme which the
rottenness OF the play warranted-its
complete suppresslon-does not minimize
the wholesomeness Of their efforts then
and previously in behalf Of decency.
Washington. as we have said over and
over again. and as we find renewed pleasure
in repeating, is an orderly, respectable
law-loving and law-obeying municipality
1t ought 10 be such, naturally, OF course.
since II is the Capital Of the Nation
Conditions are possible here. by reason
OF the absence Of the corruption Of local
politics, that are impossible Of attain
ment elsewhere. The millennium has not
been reached. and nobody nationally ex-
poets its early dawn hereabout: but
Washington is clean and well-behaved,
and everybody can take honest pride in
the knowledge that. in most respects. il
lis the model American city. Only an
atom Of optimism in ones makeup is
required 10 realize all this.
II is in view Of Washington's proud
position as a model city-a city respect
able by choice and not by compulsion.
and therefore requiring little regulation
that this newspaper emphasizes the wis
dom OF dealing sternly with fragrant
affronts 20 decency such as are occa-
sionally offered. II Paul Potter chooses
TO prostitute his talents 10 the writing
or adaptation Of unclean plays whose
motive is vulgarly obvious. and II man
ayers elect to exploit such productions,
they should be taught that Washington
neither countenances nor permits such
vile business.
A reaction against immortality on the
stage is in evidence the country over.
That this Capital is TO be kept free from
unclean theatricals should go without the
saying; and we are sure il does.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
The Colonel and the Kaiser.

Now that they have met-the colonel
and the Kaiser-felt the grip OF each
others good right hand, gazed into each
others resolute and unfinching ewes.
naturally one wonders what the colonel
thinks Of the Kaiser and the Kaiser OF
the colonel
Certain it is that they have formed a
sort Of long-distance. close corporation.
mutual admiration society for several
years. The Kaiser has been the coloners
European ideal; the colonel the Kaiser's
American ideal. Among kings. the Kaiser
has been Exhibit A in the coloners
philosophy; among republicans. the for
mer President Of the United States has
been the Kaisers bright and particular
star
Whatever they think Of each other
now that they have met however. the
meeting was an interesting one. and
compelled the entire worlds attention
Undoubtedly, Emperor William IS the
most picturesque figure among the eartb's
p'A sA tNlONS COIOnel
surely has more medals than anybody
else pinned 20 his manly chest as a real.
live. republican executive.
new and acutely distressing problem
presents itself. Now that they have stood
side by side-the colonel and the Kaiser
which subsequently shall be entitled 70
stand alone at the very head Of the
class? Patriotism-and something more.
perhaDs-wouid prompt our ardent cham
pionship Of the colonel. Of course. And
yet the Kaiser is a compelling person
and most engaging from many points Of
view. He has been called everything
that his enemies could think of. hut he
has made good on every undertaking.
nevertheless. He has impressed his per-
sonality upon his country ineradlcably.
Ali so much Ike the colonel!
Perhaps we shall have TO award first
honor to both-agree that neither IS the
greater; write it down that both are
greatest It is difficult to see how inter
national peace is surely to be preserved
If we adopt any other platform.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12

mately contemplates transferring the
Charleston Navy Yard to a subordinate
place among the naval plants. 1t is now
the home Of the torpedo boat destroyers
and submarines. It IS destined TO lose
even that distinction. since most of the
vessels Of that type are distributed
among the Northern navy yards, princi-
pally Boston. New York. and Philadel-
phia. This has led the municipal author
tiles Of Charleston 10 appear in Wash
ington with protest. It remains to be
seen to what extent this Charleston in
fluence viii have weight with the naval
authorities. The latter must be consid-
cred as having reached their conclusions
with due consideration TO the military
as well as the economical aspects OF the
situation. II there has been sufficient
reason 10 subordinate Charleston as com
pared with the navy yards at Boston.
New York. and Philadelphia. for instance,
there is no occasion to pay the slightest
attention to the appeals from that city.
r. on the other hand, the new plan
has political basis. it should be made
the object Of criticism by the people who
are interested in maintaining the i'm
portance Of the Charleston Navy Yard.
While II Is not reasonable 10 expect that
the naval authorities will be actuated by
local influences or political considerations.
1t must be realized. also. that with a
navy yard station at any particular point,
and there established and maintained at
considerable cost. there should be use
made of such a plant.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
THE FIRST RICKSHAW.
An American Said TO Have Suggest
ed the GIOrIfed GO-cart.

An American Said TO Have Suggest
ed the GIorIhed GO-cart.
From the London News.
Twenty years or so ago. when railways
in Japan were yet few and motor cars
undreamed OF, the common method OF
travel for natives and foreigners alike was
the rickshaw.
Horses were scarce and Of Indifferent
quality. the bicycle had hardly made its
appearance IN the Far East. so practically
the only means OF getting about the coun-
try away from the main line Of the rail-
way between Tokyo and Hiogo was IN the
modified perambulator which is known ali
over the world as the rickshaw.
There are a number Of versions Of its
invention and 20 whom credit should be
given for It. The japanese themselves
claim It for a paralytic old gentleman Of
Kyoto. who some time before 1865. finding
his palanquin uncomfortable. took 10 a
little cart instead. The usual foreign ac-
count adopted by Mr.. Black, the author
OF Young Japan" is that an American
named Goble, half cobbler and half mis-
sionary, was the person 10 suggest the
idea Of a glorifed go-cart somewhere
about 1861
The first Official application 20 be al
lowed 10 manufacture rickshaws was
however. made in 1870. They were soon
being turned out in hundreds and thou
sands. for the middle class japanese found
il a cheap and comfortable way Of travel
( ing long or short distances. and there
was an inexhaustible supply Of men eager
70 turn themselves into beasts Of burder
n order 10 earn the high wages which III,
/ employment brought them Curiously
| enough. though elsewhere the thing i
! called a rickshaw. IN Japan II general,
| goes by the name OF jinriki
| Both are authorizations Of the real vyor,
which Is jin-rik.-sha. meaning literau'
man power vehicle" that is a car
pulled by a man. Sometimes you hea,
/ kuruma used as an equivalent. and tina
/ Is a Japaning Of the Chinese syllable sha
] Kuruma-ya is a rickshaw puller. and yo,
would call it out In Japan when Vol
wanted a rickshaw, Just as we Gale,
hanson" In the days when the hanson
had not been driven OF the ranks by n,
| taNicab.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
Pulaski and Kosciusko.

MARRIED somewhat by the weather. but
notably imposing and impressive. neyert
theless. the exercises yesterday Of the
unwilling OF the statues of Pulaski and
Kosciusko mark the nations recogni-
ton Of the memory of two great RevoIu-
tionary heroes. Champions Of liberty in
their native country. they gave their
services TO the cause OF freedom in young
America They put stout. patriotic hearts
and sublime courage in the struggle here
as il they were fighting for beloved
Poland. How vallantly they fought his
tory records fun well.
It is fitting indeed that statues Of these
liberty-loving warriors. whose fame IS
imperishable. should stand at the capital
Of the greatest republic on earth-a repub-
lie that sprang into being through the
combined efforts or such patriots as
Pulaski and Kosciusko. The debt the
nation owes TO those who crossed the
sea and cast their lot with our forefathers
seeking independence will never he re-
paid. In bronze and stone lesson is
taught to the present generation that can
not fail TO prove Of national good
Not only does the nation owe an ever
lasting debt 10 the foreign-5orn partici-
pants in its early struggles. but il is the
stronger to-day for their descendants.
whose intense patriotism and devotion to
liberty are such important factors in the
good citizenship Of the land. OF such as
these the Polish Americans are tine ex-
amples. and all native sons join IN the
fluctuations over the great occasion so
appropriately and successfully celebrated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
Charleston Excited.

a new plan for assigning naval ships
to navy yards as home stations. where
they are to be periodically repaired or
overhauled, has created some excitement
at Charleston, S. c., where the govern
ment is establishing an extensive navy
yard at considerable expense. This navy
yard. with its big dry dock. should he
available. It is held by Charleston neo-
pie. for big ships. The government has
spent much money within the Boundaries
Of South Carolina in an effort to get a
naval station on that part Of the coast
Some years ago a dock yard with an
elaborate plant quartered In fine stone
buildings. was constructed. After every
thing was in readiness for work the
place was found unsuitable. and II has
been abandoned except as a school for
junior marine officers. It will ultimately
be abandoned altogether, in all prob
ability The money which was invested
In the plant has been wasted. II was one
Of the most costly mistakes made nv the
Navy Department Since then a large
sum has been appropriated for fitting out
a new navy yard at Charleston. the an
proach TO which must be dredged m order
10 render its dock accessible to the Iarg-
est vessels except under the most fav-
orable conditions Of tide.
It now appears that the new plan
OF assigning ships to navy yards ulti-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
4 Laugh on Lodge.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Until few days ago. Senator Lodge
was earnestly and constantly, and dur
nally urging and appropriation OF S65. 90
TO gather figures on the cost Of living,
Suddenly lie dropped the matter. But
one point scored against the Mas
sachusetts Senator by Mr.. Beveridge. Of
Indiana, showed in bold relief the alb
suridity Of the Lodge programme. 1t
further shows the recklessness with
which government money may be squan-
dered.
Mr.. Beveridge had asked for figures
showing the cost Of certain articles to-
day as compared with the price ten years
ago. Mr.. Lodge said it would cost $4,000
10 send a commission out 20 gather these
statistics.
Next day the subject came up again,
according 70 the records Mr.. Beveridge
exhibited the figures he had asked for
the day previous, and much TO the dis
comfture Of Mr. Lodge, explained that
he had secured them at an expense OF
81 by wiring TO Boston.
This brings up Senator Aldrich's state
ment that II the Federal government was
run on business methods, one-third Of its
annual expenditures. or about $500, 0O0
could be saved.
OF course no representative govern
ment is ever going TO be run according
TO business methods" There are too
many sections wanting recognition and
pork TO Permit strict business methods
and petty economies to be practiced.
But II would seem that the business OF
appointing commissions and providing for
extensive junkets at government expense
had been somewhat overworked of late.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
MONEY-MAKING MACHINES.
New Method VIII RevOIutIOniEe
Making of Paper Money.

From Moodys Magazine
Two newly perfected time and labor
saving machines. the invention OF which
was brought about by the spur OF gov
ernmental needs. are about 10 revolution
ize the manufacture Of all forms Of paper
money.
The combination machine (for number
ing, sealing. and separating). with a new
~ provided adjunct in the form OF a trim
ming machine. viii perform all the oper-
ations OF currency manufacture with the
exception OF merely the first printing Of
the face and reverse OF bills
Under the old plan the individual num-
bering machines, the individual sealing
machines. and the individual separating
machines had all 10 be fed by hand In
the new comprehensive apparatus. how
ever, all the feeding Is done automatlcal-
ly. and inasmuch as a pile OF 5000 sheets
that is. 5000 notes-can be accommo-
dated in the magazine compartment. Il
viii be possible 10 operate the machine
continuously for three hours at average
speed without stopping 10 replenish the
supply.
arc aAfN' NtAAAtA4Ad llbll machine IIOI Only
concentrates the operations Of n whole
group OF machines. but It does things that
have not heretofore been done by any
machine. After the numbered and sealed
bills have been cut apart Il gathers these
bills together right side up as skilfuuy
and much more quickly than any human
being could do It. and ere fl passes them
out for the ultimate consumers" Il
counts them and apportions them IN
packets OF 100. something that has here
tofore involved manual labor
Finally. the new combination machine
does all these various things IN just about
half the time that has heretofore been
required FOR any one Of these steps in
money manufacture The trimming ma
chine not only saves half the number OF
operatives required for that part OF the
process. hut without it the combination
machine would be practically useless
Il Is expected that by July 1. 1910. the
national government viii have expended
about $4,000 for an installation Of fifteen
OF the new combination machines and
$4,000 for forty OF the new style trim
mers; hut this investment will be quickly
returned, for it IS estimated that by the
new process Of currency manufacture
made possible by these new machines
Uncle Sam will effect saving IN wages
alone amounting 20 $4,000 a year
Considerably more than 100 employees
and 70 me- chimes VIII be displaced absO-
lutely and constitute a net gain. More
over. the new machinery installation VIII
occupy bu. a fraction Of the floor space
Of the old. the allowance for depreciation
and repairs viii be proportonately less,
there viii be a heavy saving IN the
amount OF electrical current required for
operation and other Incidental economies,
all contributing 10 a total OF really sur
prising magnitude.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
Young Old Men.

From newspapers published near their
respective homes. Il appears that several
Of our young old men are as lively as
ever and looking forward to the good old
summertime with great expectations. says
the New York Mail John Smith. an
Indian. living In Cass County, MINI. is
only lo0 years OF age. but he insists that
he is quite old enough 10 take care OF
the money due him from the government
for timber lands taken from his holdings.
Wherefore he demands a settlement and
hints that unless IL is forthcoming some
body will get hurt. Daniel OConnelL Of
Corunua, Mich. is Jos and walks twelve
miles 10 a neighboring village every week
TO replenish MS supply az liquor and to-
bacco. the quality OF which commodities.
he declares. has deteriorated since he
began 20 use them ninety years ago.
This frisky chap has recently been made
a member OF the Order Of Ellls. and in
tends 10 march IN the big annual parade
at Detroit IN July. Henry Harbaugh. u
Dauville, H.. celebrated the 10th ami
vorsary Of his birth on April 50, and IN
his hale and hearty way enjoyed the
festivities as keenly as any Of the four
generations Of MS descendants who at
tended Juan Vargas. Of San Antonio
Tex. a native Of Mexico. claiming q
be Of pure Aztec stock, insists that he is
IA years old. and declares that II he car
have all the cigarettes he wants and
can live 70 take part in the celebration
Of the centennial celebration Of Mexican
independence on the 18th OK next Sep.
TENDER he Will not care what happens
after that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
To Stop HiccOuEh.

From Outing.
Hiccoughing is a distressing and some
times a dangerous complaint. Many times
swallow Of water will stop it, II simple
measures fail the following has been
found very eflcacious.
The nerves that produce hiccough are
near the surface of the neck They may
be reached and compressed by placing two
fingers right in the center Of the top Of
the brcastbone between the two cords that
run up either side of the neck and press
ing inward, downward, and outward. A
few minutes pressure Of this kind will
stop the most obstinate hlccough.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
THE LOWER LIFE.

II might seem matter for regret
That Evolution has not yet
Fulfilled our wishes.
The birds soar higher Far than We.
The hsh outsyim US in the SEA,
The simple fishes.
But. oTOiutlOnists reflect.
We have the pull in intellect.
And that's undOubted:
Yet stu we CRY: Can this atone
For fms OF pinions Of our own.
Not to be secuted"
We hold that Evolution's plan.
To give as little as she can,
Il sometimes trying
Fair share OF brains. indeed We win:
But why not throw the swimming in.
Why not the flying!
But. All. she gives not more OF less.
We Fay for all that we possess.
We weep and waYer.
While Evolution, still the same
With knights or pavns Uursues the game.
And shows no favor
As onward yet LIES currents roll.
The gaining Of a higher goal
Increaseth s0TrUw:
And what we win az its own cost
We win; and what we lose is lost.
Nor can VIC borrow.
n We have freedom. we lose peace.
II self-renunciation. cease
To care FOR pleasure.
II we have Trith-important prizel
We wholly must away with lies
Or in a measure.
Is wisdom, then, the only test
OF lot Superlatively blests
There have been others.
Our aeon. 90, viii pass, and then
Are monads 50 much less than menY
Alas. my brothers,
This higher life is curious stuff.
Too high, yet not quite high enough.
A mingled vial
This higher life is sold too dear
Would ! could give lower sphere
An equal trial.
All. could be a FISH. indeed.
OF lucky horoscope. and creed
Utilitarian.
'Aiong blissful waves 10 glide or res.
I'd choose the lot I doubt the best
Or fish or Aryanl
Or could ] be a bird. and Nv
Through forests all unhaunted by
Tho shooting season.
I'd tell you which / voted for.
The hight Of airy pinions, OF
The March Of Reason!
May Kendall. in smith's.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-12
The Great Danger.

From the New York Evening Post
The great danger that threatens this republic. We
are all agreed comes from the concentration q IN
terest upon the accumulation 81 wealth, from the
love Of luxury ostentat0n, and plutocrstic power.
That has been the prolific source o. corruption IN
politics and business. that has been the prolific
breeder q discomfort Of class antagoniSm. of 50
cialiStc. and unarchiyriC agitation The dangers
thus arising must be fought by a sturdy citizenship
arayed against IL under the inspiration q strong
and aggressive leaders.