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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Got Even with the Chief.

Frum the Milwaukee Free Press.
The friction between the council COM
mittee on police and the chief of police
continues 10 manifest itself in various
ways II even breaks out in the exam
ming OF applicants for positions as pa
tTolmen.
At the recent quiz Chief Jansen was
directing the oral examination.
who makes the laws Of the eity2'
asked the chief
THE aldermen answered the appli-
cant.
Correct. Who interprets the law?'
asked the chief
After a moments hesitation. the appli-
cant again repeated. The aldermen
Il guess YOU are right" said the chief.
looking at Chairman Weiley. Of the police
committee.
Alderman Weiley got even. though.
When the next applicant was asked who
made the laws Of the city he answered,
without hesitation. THE chief OF police"
who interprets the laws OF the city?''
he was asked
THE chief Of police" ne again an
swered
Il guess you are right answered
Chairman Weiley. There, 1 think we
are even, chief"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
AVA "Amende HonOrable p

II any proof of John G. Carlisie's hon.
esty were needed. the circumstances of
his death should confuse his defamers.
They may be filed with shame now. but
they never can make amends 10 one
slandered unto death
Carlisle was Secretary of the Treasury
during a great financial crisis. Many diff
fered with him as to his official policy
and his methods. But some even went
further than that. Men OF his own State.
during the popular excitement then pre-
vailing. accused him OF selling oIt TO
Wall street interests and poeketing mill
lions. No evidence rejecting on his in
tegrity was syer furnished. Partisan ia
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
ASTRONOMY AND AERoPLANEs.
Plan of German Professor RidicuIed
by Washington Scientists.

From the ST. Louis Star.
Astronomy by aero. as suggested by
Prof. Archenbold OF the Royal Prussian
Observatory at Treptow, Is pronounced
absurd by astronomers OF the National
Capital. The cable advices say that the
Prussian astronomer is planning an ex-
petition that viii knock Weliman's
oceanic trip into a cooked hat, for he is
having equipped a Wright aeroplane,
driven by an engine of extraordinarily
high power. with which he proposes to
soar over the mountains Of German East
Africa for the avowed purpose of pho
tographing the heavens in the clear, dry
air OF those aititudinOus regions.
Scientists laugh at the proposition. and
say that they are astonished that my
reputable scientist would be foolish
enough 70 lend his name TO such an en-
terprise
one OF the CHIEF obstacles in the aerial
path Of the enterprising German is the
speed at which an aeroplane travels.
This would necessarily limit the size of
the telescope used 10 one which could be
carried in the hand, as IL would be al
most impraetieable TO devise machinery
which would keep glass trained 10 a
certain star or point In the heavens when
the entire structure is travelling at high
speed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Virginia Senatorial Situation.

The denomination Of Senator Thomas s.
Martin by the legislature OF Virginia.
which has been anticipated for some
time. is now assured by the declination Of
Gov. Mann to enter the race. Gov. Mann.
after repeating his determination not TO
seek further honors. says that I'm any
case he would not be willing to oppose
Senator Martin; that the Senator has dis
charged his duties with so much fidelity,
efficiency. and ability. and been able 10
accomplish so much for Virginia, that IN
his opinion it would be In the nature Of
q public misfortune for him 10 retire
from public life for any cause. and that
with these views he would not only not
oppose Senator Martin. but would give
him his cordial support.
1t is pleasing to know that the SPLEEN
did work which Senator Martin has done
for his state is thus publicly recognized
and appreciated. Mr.. Martins service has
been most efficient. and he has worn the
Senatorial toga with honor and dignity.
The fact that he will continue to serve
his state is creditable alike to him and TO
his constituency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
FACTS ABOUT "oLD GLORY"
Flags History ought 20 Be Known
by Every Lover of This Country


by Every Lover of This Country
From the Topeka Capital
Ex-Gov. Guild, OF Massachusetts, has
come out with flying eolors OF little
controversy in Boston over the origin Of
the American flag, some Of the historic
facts of which ought to be known by
every lover of his country
1t is a historic fact that the first Amer
lean flag such as we have ever since
possessed was made by Betsey Ross. but
precisely what credit belongs 10 that pa
triotie woman is not commonly under
stood. The fact of history is that the
first American flag carried in the Revo-
luton was brought out by Gen. Israel
Putnam, bat this new emblem of liberty
and independence. first shown the Janu-
airy preceding the adoption of the inn
mortal Declaration. retained the English
Union Jack In the corner. Gen. Put
nam's contribution TO the distinctive ma
tional flag was in substituting for the
plain red field of the English flag the
stripes OF the American
Directly after independence was de-
elared George Washington and two other
patriots were appointed a special commit
tee TO design a new flag. The contribu-
ton made by this special committee, and
probably by Washington himself, was the
substitution of the stars In the corner
for the Union Jack, the committee re-
tanning Putnam's stripes IN place OF the
red field.
The design was submitted TO Betsey
Ross 10 make a flag Mrs. Ross contTis
button was simply the changing OF the
stars from six-pointed TO five-pointed and
putting the whole design together, The
distinction as 10 the points Of the stars is
that the six-pointed star is in reality
emblematic in French heraldy of the spur
OF knighthood. while the emblem adopted
by Betsey Ross is the star OF the heavens.
certainly a noble distinction and differ
ence where a flag is 10 be designed
typlfying the rights OF man TO life,
liberty. and the pursuit o. happiness"
This is the history OF the adoption OF
the flag, and credit is distributed be-
tween Gen. Putnam, George Washington,
with his two assistants. and Betsey Ross.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Poor Old Dad.

We are heartily IN sympathy with the
plea OF the Rev. William +. Barton. of
Chicago. who points out that motherhood
has long had its proper acknowledgment
and recognition in the hymnology, while
the virtue Of father Is unsung in hymn or
psalm. He thinks that hymns should be
written in honor of fatherhood. Perhaps
the reverend gentleman is a father him
self and is irked over the lack OF respect
with which in this degenerate age father
hood Is treated. All the sentiment and
pathOs, the sympathy and the glorifca-
ton, goes TO mother, and really the time
Even the popular song writer's have
sensed the general tendency and tears
are shed about Saving Mothers
Picture from the Sale" or Mothers
Golden Locks Are Gray" or "The Songs
Ny Mother Used 10 Sing" Nobody ven
lures TO write a song about 1.-THE Clothes
My Father Bought for Me-" or God
Bless the Check that Daddy Sent" or
THE Kindly Face OF Father Beams on
Me-" The best the old gentleman gets
in the way of celebration is Father. Dear
Father. Come Home with Me Now" a
lachrymose ditty picturing father. half
soaked. loafing about a barroom. or they
slam at him more directly such In
suits as Everybody Works but Father
as If father were not the original pro-
Queer for the ultimate consuming family
Any one would think, TO see our comic
press or TO hear our songs. that father
hood was a great joke. The best father
gets Is 10 be known as "the old man" or
''the governor" in public estimation he
is gradually being reduced to the level of
a bill-paying. grumbling necessity. whom
mother married just because it was handy
to have a man about the house The
minute a man becomes a father he is
guyed and has to "set 'em up in an
apologetic way; If he become doubly a
father. through the advent of twins. or
in a burst of enthusiasm and anti-race
suicide, become the father Of triplets. he
Is an object of ridieule 20 all hts neigh
bors, and Is commiserated by his BUSH
ness friends.
With the or With OF the feminine suf-
frage ideas fatherhood is becoming even
less respectable than formerly. aud it is
no wonder that the census returns indi-
elors. II is sincerely 10 be hoped that the
voice from Chicago will not be lifted in
vain. We cannot see what particular good
would come from singing hymns about
father, but it sounds like a step In the
right direction, and we are for tiff they
can get anybody 10 write the hymns
W q -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Thlrty-.lx Yenrs a ReIlbor.

Prom the New York Tribune.
A tourist arrived at a hotel near the
Grand Central Station recently. and when
the bellboy, IN answer 20 the clerks call,
stepped forward to take the hand bag
gage to the room assigned to the new
arrival the latter looked quizzieally at
the boy and said; You look enough
Ike the boy who took UP things for
me here twenty-five years ago to be his
brother" The servant smiled, and said
You are nearly right. sir, because I'm
the man who waited on YOU then" On
further questioning he said. Il was one
of the old boys at that time, and pretty
soon it'll be thirty-six years since I've
been beilboy In this house."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

nstics made the charges OF corruption,
and irresponsible agitators gave the
Islander wide circulation during the free
silver campaign.
Not satisfied with that outrage. his
political enemies. even after he had left
the public service and was practicing his
profession as an attorney. continued TO
denounce him as a corporation lawyer
who was getting his pay for betraying
his trust while Secretary OF the Treasury.
An honest public servant. he had 10 die
to demonstrate 10 his slanderers and ais
country how cruelty he was wronged!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
CHRISTMAS POETRY.

IT'S a month before Christmas. day or
two less.
And you have noticed the signs in the
press.
The gay Christmas poets get stared be-
times.
And now are unloosing their holiday
rhymes.
Look out for the deluge. you can't get
away;
The tide will be rising for many a day.
The pent flood Of piffie its bounds has
now burst.
Its waves are upon you; prepare for the
worst
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
His Novel Motive.
} AZ ~ Ynk Erenlng p.

Ffum the New York Evening Post.
Andreas Dippels avowed reason for de-
string to become an American citizen
takes ones breath away. We are quite
accustomed to the liberty-loving alien
whose ardor for our institutions impels
him TO seek citizenship, and We are not
unfamiliar with those foreigners who love
the flag for what 1t promises in the line
of office. But Herr DIPPED gives the mo-
tive for his seeking naturalization In
words like these: II wish 10 become an
American citizen because Of what 7 see
in the future OF grand opera in the Unit
ed States One rubs his eyes as he
reads this statement and tries TO realize
that a European has sought US for our
superior art.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Roosevelt 10 Meet BALDWIN.

Prem the New York Tribune.
Unless ex-Chief Justice Simeon r. Bald
win, Democratic governor-elect Of Con-
necticut. falls In line with the action OF
ex-President Roosevelt when ne refused
10 eat with Senator Lorimer. in Chicago,
the Judge and the ex-President will sit
down 10 dinner together at the Yale din
ing hall, December IS, at the annual din
ner Of the New Haven Chamber OF Com
meFce.
When Judge Baldwin was running for
governor he was criticised in a speech at
Concord. n. H. by Mr.. Roosevelt as be-
ing retrOgressive judge. Judge Baldwin
then said that he would sue Mr., Roose-
welt for SANDER. New Haven people think
the speeches at the dinner will be very
interesting.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
They Drift to the Cities.

From the Kansas City Times.
Indlana's census figures, like those OF
every other State thus far reported, show
a disproportionate growth in urban popu-
lation. as compared with rural-in fact,
the detailed figures probably will show
a decrease In the number of farmers. In
flfty-one of the ninety-two counties the
population is smaller now than ten years
ago. though the six cities with more than
5000 population gained 1871, OF $50
per cent between 1900 and 1910 Outside
of these six cities the gain was 81. 1903. or
% pe'eent, and nearly all OF this In
crease was in Lake County, where the
great Gary steel plant OF the United
States Steel Corporation has been Gre
ated In the past few years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
The Land of the Free.

Prom the New York Tribune.
Senator Newlands In an address at Reno
said OF millionaire who had failed:
The poor fellow weathered the terri
bic panic to go under in a mere finan-
eial furry. He reminds me of Smithson.
"Smlthson in the early summer went
abroad. He visited London. Paris Wen
ma and the other eenters, and, though he
went stunning night after night, he was
not once robbed OF a penny.
But he had no sooner returned 10 New
York than his pocket was picked on
Broadway. Abroad, l never lost a cent
Here. the first night I'm back. $500 goes.
This is the land Of the free and no mis-
take.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

much-rere ceremony as it would be-to
correct the disanection that now troubles
the Indian authorities; it would make
the Indian princes more loyal and sin
eere, and they. in their turn. could
greatly help the British in working out
those governmental. economic. and social
reforms which are alone the justifioa-
ton for the rule OF the British In India.
Such an absence from his throne of
England would be absolutely without
precedent, 1t is true. but this is an age
that has smashed more than one obso-
lete tradition. The King OF England goes
often to the Continent. and the business
OF his kingdom goes on just the same in
his absence. For so long an absence it
might be necessary 10 appoint the young
Prince of Wales as Regent. but this
would be merely for FORMS sake. as the
in any case. are the responsl-
BILE rulers.
In his address to the people OF the
pouh AFRICAN Union king George hinteo
that he might revisit. as King. the coun-
try he visited as Prince of. Wales. and
so it is not impossible that King George
win violate precedent by visiting all OF
Great Britains colonies beyond the seas.
At Canada and Australia such a visit
would be most heartily welcomed, and Il
would not fail 10 work great good for the
cause of colonial federation; it would in
crease the devotion of the eolonists to
the Crown and would make all the sub
jeets OF King George feel more strongly
that they are an integral and important
part of the great British empire
Let us hope that the tiny revolution in
Mexico viii not induce the librettists to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
she Wore a HobbIe Skirt.

From Exchange.
Madam" said the kind-hearted stran-
ger. II notice that your shoe is united
II you viii place your foot on this stone
step will be glad to do the relying"
IF you will tell me how l can place one
foot on the step without accompanying it
with the other I viii gladly oblige you,"
aid the lady
and the philanthrOpist. looking more
closely at the victims scanty skirt,
passed on.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
His Honefups Specially.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
This is a pretty bad report card said
the father of The young hopeful as he
looked over the teachers figures. you
seem TO be poor in pretty much every
thing"
''Tha"s cause teacher only puts down
tn stulies I amt good in. I ought to
have excellent In one thing"
And what's that?" hopefully inquired
the father.
''Fightin' I can lick any boy in tn
claSsis
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
4 Fifting Memorial.


RON ths Boston ITHnScflpJ
1t is OF public as well as of denomina-
tional interest to learn that there is to he
a Bishop McVickar House in Providence,
as a memorial to the distinguished and
beloved churchman. The purchase of the
Slater mansion from Brown University.
by his sister. and its presentation 10 the
Episcopal diocese of Rhode Island. will
identify for all time his name and serv-
ice with the city and with the church OF
which he was so bright an ornament.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Not "Christmassy.p

Fr0m the BufllO Commercial.
Uncle Sam viii probably relent and con-
eede something to the Christmas spirit
Of young America His declared purpose
was not to coin any new gold pieces for
the holidays this year. as there is about
So 600 in gold CONS now in the Treas
ury. But they are not new and shiny, as
Christmas pieces ought to be. and there
Is already a very strong demand for alb
solutely new coins, both in gold and
silver
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

From the New Orleans Picayune.
Roman Guide dmpressively)-Th ruins
of the Colosseum!
Seattle Man astonished)-Well, what do
you think OF that Why. / saw photo
graphs OF that heap twenty years ago.
Roman Guide 0oftiy)-Quite likely, sir
Seattle Man-But why in thunder
weren't those ruins cleared away and a
modern coliseum erected7
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Hard to Overeome Prejudice

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A New York mother has shown a de-
cided objection to the marriage of her
son with an actress.
Well-meaning friends have called her
attention to the fact that the girl isn't
an actress and never viii be one.
But it is hard 10 convince a prejudiced
mnfher
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
A Considernble FamiIr.

fFlIn Inc bIHIIbIItIu IIIIlIL
The news dispatches carried story of
the celebration Of the seventy-second
birthday anniversary OF the president
Of the Mormon Church, at which, ii was
stated. there was a gathering OF his five
wives, forty-two children, and twenty
three grandchildren. Yet it was only a
few months ago that II was announced
that polygamy had been stamped out
in Utah.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Stronger Than Reason.

From the Mobile Register
The Pansmans rejoice over President
Tafts assurances Of immunity from
American aggression; yet the American
sentiment on the isthmus is that the
canal business requires that the isthmus
shall be free 10 any but American infiu-
ence. Sometimes sentiment is stronger
than reason.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

Prom Punch.
why do they say. AS smart as a
steel trap? asked the laxative boarder.
Il never could see anything particularly
intellectual about a steel trap"
a steel trap is called smart, explain
ed the elderly person. because it knows
exactly the right time to shut up
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

The fact that il has been discovered
try hidden in piles OF bananas is not
fikely 10 make that fruit more popular for
dessert.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
4 Test.

''Ferdy wants 10 marry me. father
''Ferdy doesn't know his own mind 4"
"oh, father, give him a chance"
We'll. I'll put him on probation. II
he sticks 10 one brand OF cigarettes for
the next six months. I'll admit that he is
getting steadier"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
An EXPERT.

why invest in gold mine? Put your
money into rubber trees"
IT'S this way. With a gold mine
don't have 70 worry about insect pests.
or hurricanes, or droughts I've done all
sorts of investing. my friend"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

The internal revenue department re-
ports an increased consumption Of distilled
liquors Of 100000 gallons during the last
fiscal year. That looks as though some
lines OF business have been stimulated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

Those German acrobats who are TO
make a tour Of the world on stills evil
IDENTIFY think that is one way TO get up
In the world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

That New Jersey girl who advertises
that she viii not marry any man OF her
acquaintance, but wants a stranger for
a husband. is probably showing great
consideration for her friends.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

From the way Christmas trees are al
ready appearing at the florists It is plain
that some people have begun their Christ
mas chopping early.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

They say the British have no sense OF
humor, and yet a Londoner recently said
in an interview that he thought Phiia-
delphia quite a rapid town
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

From tho Louisville Courier-Journal
There is every reason to believe tina
the man least fooled by the stories tina
Belle Eimore Is alive is a certain DR.
crippen, recently in the public eye.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

The Atchison Globe asks: What has
become Of the old-fashioned woman who
used TO put caraway seeds in her
cOokies?" She has gone to the same rest
as the lady who used to make patchwork
Quilts
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
So Different,

The English are. a funny crew.
They seem, across the sea.
To ray but scant attention 20
The technicalitee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

Cavalieri says she has never received
q cent from any OF the Chanler family
Foiledl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Handicapped.

II had no early advantages. Conse-
duently. I'm a common thief"
Poor mani With a good education,
things might have been different"
Just so. Then I might have got a
chance to loot trust company"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

A New York government expert claims
that he can raise Holsters at cents a
pair The two-legged kind?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

Three thousand New York BARRIERS are
declaring that the safety razor is the
most unkindest cut OF all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

Also. ladies. you can cheer up. for the
mlstletoe season is near at hand
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

A French woman aviator says the air
is for men; and the men say the women
have most of the airs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Too Mueh AT stake.

Would you like to go back and live
your life over?"
when I've just learned to play bridge.
Not T.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
Moving stock,

What shall we do with this Job lot Of
odds and ends?"
Put 'em In a prominent place. and
mark 'em 10 cents grab. Every family
buys a Christmas present for father"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

The question which is Derplexing the
Democrats is how to hold a rally which
will not degenerate into a conference
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30
He Explains.

why did you shoot at n1e?-
Took you for a deer"
Didn't you see my red coat?"
Eyes; and I thought it odd that a deer
should be wearing a red coat"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

That brieldayer Of Bismarck. n. Oak,
who fell seven stories and did not hurt
himself ought TO become an aviator.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-30

Madero is rallying like a standpatter.