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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Netting Out Punishment.

Municipal Judge Cross, Of Chicago. has
set a new wage scale for criminals, so
henceforth a fixed basis is established for
petty crimes. This scale is not TO apply
to thefts Of railroads. national banks, or
water power sites.
c. J. Guiley, a window washer, saw
seven bright new Lincoln pennies mot
specified as to whether they bore the
three initials or only one), and he appro-
priated the shining money 10 his own use.
He was arrested and. after q trial in which
the facts We're duly recorded, he was
found guilty and sentenced to seventy-hve
days in the Bridewell-ten and five
sevenths days for every penny taken.
It is not our purpose TO take issue with
the learned judge: he has done his duty.
has added one more decision to the long
list, and is seeing his name in the pa
pers. Like Judge Kenesaw Mountain Ian
dis. who fined the Standard Oil trust SO
10000 and a few weeks after another cuI-
prlt ! cent, Judge Cross temp5I5 iudg-
ment to the ability Of the defendant to
pay.
What would have been the outcome If
Judge Cross had been on the bench at
some Of the rebate trials where the
amount taken runs into the hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars? Would he have ad-
hered 10 the ten and fve-sevenths days for
each penny taken? II so, would the de-
scendants Of the prisoners be forced to
serve IN prison for many generations?
Then again, suppose that Gulley should
have been the owner Of a touring car, in.
stead Of a window washer? Would that
have influenced the decision? What would
have been the verdict had Gulley beer
defended by a corporation attorney, OF
had he been able to show a letter from
"Bsth-house John" or "Hinky Dink?"
Judge Cross may not have done human
fly great service, but he has AGAR
called attention 10 the different standard.
established for lawbreakers. John r
Walsh has not yet taken the train fo
Leavenworth. although he was found gull
y of wrecking three banks in 1906
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Hans wagner in the House.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
If Shortstop Hans Wagner should really
he elected TO Congress. it is possible that
his maiden speech in the House would go
something like this:
I'm swinging hard against this bill,
Mr.. Speaker, he might say. and if it
comes within reaching distance. I'm going
TO slam il against the sCOrebOaTd. I've
been watching. this play from the bench,
and ii looks like a hippodrome TO me-
Tn guys that are trying to get the bin
over are doing funny stunt, all right.
but they amt cut the corner of the plate
with me. No sir. Oh. I'm on 10 their
signals. While our side is stealing sec
ond. the other feIlars will steal everything
in sight That amt the way / was
brought up TO run bases / slide for
eal-an' no spiking, II I'm thrown out,
/ take my medicine like a little man. /
amt used TO playing In the dark with a
lot of tricky outlaws Give me a fair
held and ne favor and straight umpiring
and seven-pOund wagon tongue, and
i'm hand this bin a smote that viii carry
So over the fence of defeat and drop It
in the back alley of oblivion That's me.
Honus Wagner"
Terrific applause.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Editor Hemnhill.

The removal of Maj John Calvin Hemp
hill, for twenty three. years editor of the
Charleston News and Courier, TO Rich
mond Va. where he will henceforth di-
rect the editorial effort Of the Times-Dis-
patch, is the distinct newspaper sensation
of the moment
Mai. Hemphill is one Of the grand old
men Of American Journalism. He is as
positive a personality as Col. Henry Wat
terson, and hardly less picturesque. Tt is
almost as difficult to separate him in
thought from the Charleston News and
Courier as to conceive Of color without
light violets without perfume, Junetime
without roses. He seemed as much part
of Charleston as old St lIiChaeTs or the
Battery The outside world al large
imagined that the major - sometimes
known affectionately as the deacon
might, in the fullness Of time and in the
eternal fitness of things. be called to a
glorious reward in a land that is fairer
than day; and that he would then embark
from the port Of Charleston we never
doubted. for it was ne who taught US TO
believe that the distance from that point
to paradise is a mere trile.
But as beautiful, attractive. and truly
aIlurtng as Charleston is, il has nothing
on Richmond with respect 10 those things.
Having fitted like a glove the journalistic
necessities of the South Carolina city for
so many years. Maj. HemphiIl will auto
matlcally adjust himself TO the Richmond
groove sans the least friction or rufling
Of that citys outward calm whatever IL
| carries TO the Times Dispatch his wonder
] ful and compelling talents in all their pol
ished maturity and at their best
We congratulate Richmond that she Is
10 number Maj Hemphill among her very
| own. We believe he knows just what
/ Richmond desires from out the abundance
/ of good things he has to offer, and W,
suspect It will be only a day or so unit
our Virginia neighbor will look upon lt.
| Charleston importation as an institution
of long standing and Indispensable to iu
/ happiness
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Farms and Food Prices.

Pending Investigations by Congress. by
the Department Of Agriculture. and by
several States, discussion continues Of the
causes Of the higher prices Of food. This
increase, 1t is admitted, has reduced the
purchasing power Of every persons in
come or earnings. tt affects every pocket
and It concerns appetite and the physical
well-being OF the nation. So far as this
informal interchange Of opinion between
publicists and sociologists. professional
and amateur, has progressed. it is toward
agreement that one basic reason is TO be
found in the cost of agricultural produc-
ton and distribution. In the economy OF
those processes, the farm has Jagged be-
hind the factory and the mine In every
industry other than that of farming the
cheapening Of production and distribution
has made marked progress. The loco
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
House Of Governors.

The assembling In Washington tO-mor-
row OF the executives of forty-0ne SOW
ereign American states is a signally
notable event. Their object is a confer
ence looking toward uniform State laws
Concurreutly, the National Civic FEEDER
atIon, an organization made up Of repre-
sentative men in business and profess
sional life, will meet for similar pur-
pose
Uniformity of laws and uniformity Of
legislation dealing with questions that af-
feet the interests and welfare of the
people as "a whole are obviously desir-
able. and the need thereof universally
appreciated This has been true for
many years And this combined effort
now. though immediate results be inn
possible, will tend to give an empha-
sis and impetus TO the movement that
must be productive of ultimate good.
The idea of "a permanent House of
Governors is by no means chlmeriCaL
and may take practical form at this
second White House conference. II is
quite conceivable that such a body, prop
erly organized and holding deliberations
annually at State capitals. as has beer
suggested. would be potent for great
public good I'm strengthening the power
and unfolding the rights of the States
especially at a time when the masses OF
the people are more and more loOkine
TO Washington to redress their wrongs
real or fancied. and TO adjust their griev
ances. The stronger the States. the
stronger the general government.
On this subject Of House Of Gov
ernors, William George Jordan has writ
ten with force and effect for wears, an,
the idea. attractive specifically, is on
that bears analysis and commands in
creasing respect. It will deyolve upol
one of the governors, no doubt. however
to give the idea definite and endur
ing form, and point the way 10 effective
organization and successful work. other
wise the conference, however interesting
and important in the views enunciated
will not we apprehend, result in sub
stantlaI achievement.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
WOMEN IN KANSAS,
Working on Practical Lines, They
Have Done Wonders Politically

on Practical Lines, They
Have Done Wonders Politically
Fran the Kansas City Journal
II those shrieking suffTagettes who
are tearing their hair and gnashing their
teeth would take good look al Kansas,
they would learn something 10 their ad-
vantage. for Kansas. be it known, not
only extended the most liberal franchise
To women within its power, but the wom-
en- actually hold SD many elective oftices
that IN some coUrthouses there isn't
any place left for the men 20 smoke OF
the siyty-tvo women vino hold county
offices some have served several terms
and have given such satisfaction that
they can have their jobs as long as they
want them. There are five district clerks
who are women. four county clerks
three county treasurers, one county COM
missioner. a probate judge, and hosts OF
superintendent Of schools. There are
women mayors and members OF various
state and county boards. Women praC-
ticaIIy control the States institutions
TOR tine care Of boys and girls and the in
sane
How did the women Of Kansas get this
splendid recognition? Certainly not by
throwing brickbats or wallowing in the
cutters in order 20 advance their cause
They did nothing silly or uuwomanly.
They merely went about It in a practical
and sane manner. until there is little left
i'm Kansas that they may not aspire 10.
II the bowling female dervishes Of Lon
don, and occasionally New York. would
consider the case Of Kansas, they would
learn the true wa 70 accomplish their
conquest Of the ballot In Kansas there
Is no resentment against the election OF
women 10 important office Indeed, there
is o popular feeling that women when
fitted for the work make more efficient
public servants than most men.
The stupidity Of the militant suffra-
gettes is remarkable They appear q
have lost an the keen tuesse Of their sex
which has always been regarded as theil
| strongest weapon against the tyrant man
I Instead Of winning sympathy and support
/ they are actually imbittering men dgains
( them by their methods a woman fight
nr the police in the streets is not {
pretty sight. nor one calculated TO con
/ vince "a bystander that any moral princi
pie is involved. in Kansas the situation
/ is different. Not only do the men place
/ the ballots in the hands Of their women
/ but they stand aside and give them tn
Offices. which is a standard of gallant,
/ only understood by those who know how
the average Kansas politician regards
public office No doubt the women o
Kansas smile knowingly when they rea'
/ about the screaming ueurotics of LondOl
/ fighting with their bare fists for some
thing that In Kansas has been purchase
with a smile
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

motive and freight car have quadrupled
in power and capacity Many middlemen
have been eliminated. Factories, through
their own stores. are increasing the prac-
tice of selling directly TO consumers, Di-
rect retailing, scattered among millions,
has lessened expense to them.
But this process has not been made to
apply to the farmers He uses more ma
chinery, lie has improved processes so
that live stock is grown more cheaply' he
has applied intelligence. Yet his prog
ress in these specific things has not kept
pace with the progress in other IN
dustries. 1t Is true that the average farm
has grown smaller. while the number Of
individual owners has increased. Great
areas formerly semi-arid and used as
ranches have been cut into farms. That
is progress. but It has not lessened the
cost OF production At the same time, the
price of farm lands has increased, as has
the cost OF labor. The workers on the
farm now approximate one-third OF the
population a fraction far less than a
generation ago. Hence there are more to
be fed away from the farm. Long-distance
transportation has decreased in cost, but
the retail delivery Of supplies, as a rule,
has not The remedy is patiently and
persistently pointed out by the Secretary
Of Agriculture and by others. That Is,
the cheaper production OF food through
improved farming. The doubling Of out
put per acre is possible, but the achieve
ment IS slow, The increasing attendance
al agricultural colleges indicates growing
consciousness Of what is needed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
An EXaEgeration.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Her hair looked like stack of sea
moss with strands of oakum and kelp
and dried alfalfa twisted through it. Oc-
casionauy she pushed the bunch back
into place, and iJ trembled Ike a living
thing.
THE trouble with the new fashions in
hair she dravled, els the unfortunate
fact that the shop girls seize upon the
latest arrangements. don't you know, and
grossly exaggerate them
She pushed back the stack as she spoke.
and six puffs. three short curls. and a
ward OF fuzzy filler fell to the floor with
a u5iseIess thud.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Kansas Philosophy.

From Che Atcli-lu Globe.
Nations go armed. but citizens must
not.
II it is easy TO get rid Of a habit, it
is not serious one,
Some people have nothing TO sell except
promises they cannot make good.
Every poor man is ready to make fun
or a rich man. or borrow money of him
What has become Of the old-fashioned
man who thought it smart to swear in
the presence of preacher?
When q boy wears a pair of new shoes
without protest it is an indication that
be is going away on the cars.
The girl who works hardest in dec
Grating the church can usually he de-
pended on TO be "A poor worker at home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Sanitary Hardships.

IL seems inevitable that the health
seekers must encounter discomfort. and
even hardship No ingl7rious ease nor
luxurious dawdliHg for them. There IS
man iu Boston who takes a daily plunge
IN the ocean I'm midwinter. lie breaches
presumably without ch8tsringI OF the
JOY OF salt water and zero air. and as
sures those vino listen that all is weN
so long as the blood Continues u clrcu-
late. He adds that the mind and the
diet have much to do with the success
OF HE method. BY mind. De probably
means courage. To swim successfully
beyond the breakers in midwinter cannot
be consistent with fear Perhaps those
harsh methods may tougher the race
Perhaps they may find reflection iu fu-
ture health statistics, bearing upon the
subject Of pneumonia The sea bath amid
ice foes exceeds IN shiveriness the mid
winter sleeping ont Of doors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

To-day is the birthday of Benjamin
Franklin. and even i'm Philadelphia, the
scene Of his greatest lsbors, and where
he lies buried, very little recognition is
taken Of the day, and only "a passing
thought given to the one-time great
philosopher, statesman, diplomatist, sci
entfc discoverer, philenthropist- moral
ist. and wit as well as "a writer Of
English who was surpassed by few men
Of his time
Franklin was born I'm Boston ON Janu-
airy II. 1706. Schools in those days were
not free. and Franklin's parents could
not afford to send him to school after he
was ten years old, but instead at that
early age. ha was put to work in the
shop of'his father. who was poor tai
low-chandler TWO years later. his broth
or having gone into the publishing bust
ness, he was apprenuced to him for a
small sum, and by reading at the noon
hour. when other workmen were out of
the shop. and at night. by porting over
his books in his bedroom, nc soon
acquired a fund of knowledge consider
ably beyond boys Of his years.
This was the beginning of his career
as a writer, He delivered papers 70
subscribers, set type, and worked the
lever Of the printing press. All the time
he was studying every spare moment,
and writing articles that would have
been a credit 10 a mature mind. This
facility with the pen brought young Ben
IT,, contact ti,roupb tho columns Of
The newspaper. with some of the bright
est men of Boston. and the boy was
often a match for them
His brother. having come into disfavoI
with the authorities, Ben became edito!
Of the paper at the age of sixteen, and
was the most active editor Boston had
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Mr. Root and the Income Tax.

From the Springfield Republican.
The betting on whether senator Root. Of New
YORK viii ulfII his public promise o. advocate
the ratification Of the mcUme tax staendmeut 10 bis
State now iuCnss to odds I'm favor q the negative
But this Go doubt. is doing the Senator q grave
Injustice
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Tho President and Waterwaxs.

From the Bossor Herald
What the President has to say IN regard 70 in
land waterway development is in line with the gen.
eraI tone Of his message He doesn't waste time
With abstract argument He wants action. The de-
vclopmcnt Of inland waterways is desirable. Il is
not necessary to convince the people Of that. There
fore begin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Mr. inf md Reciprocity.

From the Nlw York Evening Post
President Taft can scarcely hope 10 have It both
WAYS as regards the party platform and the bills he
wants passed. IF it is irregular not to favor a
measure which was mentioned I'm the platform it
cannot hc not 20 he euamCred Of one which was
neither a FLANK 5uor 50 much as a silver That is
the case with The Presidents proposed law Of Fed
eral incorporation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
nnn1estIc DInIomRcy.

From the Chicago Reard-Hent
How in the world did YOU ever manage
to get the Bosworths'T cook away from
them?'
We offered 10 let her use our automo-
bile while making her Christmas shop
ping tours
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
MIR nic,inson.s peaccmaker.

Prom the New York sun.
The United States ration is the vey prince Of
ueaccmakers Insurgents Of the fercest kind sur
render 10 it, We suggest to the Hon. Jacob Nc
Gaycck Dickinson that he revise an bs theories
benevolent or otherwise. Of Intervention in Spanish
American disturbances and manipulate the food sup
Ulv accordingly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
PERFEcrLY HARMLESS.

The youngster of patrician blood
Enjoys his play.
SO let him soil his hands with mud
Or even clay.
He seeks no common, low-priced ground
lie doesn't roam.
lie only plays with mud around
His handsome home.
And mud worth ninety plunks a foot
VIII injuTe none.
No parent should a damper put
On proper fun
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

The President wants peace in the Re
publican party" says the Chicago Record
Herald And. while that Is not so excit-
ing. perhaps. it is gradually dawning on
the country that the President is not
guilty Of some high crime or misde-
meanor just because he does desire peace
in his own party.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Nr. Dickinson. free Trader.

Prom The Norfolk NirgUiln Pilot
report comes fTon Havana that Secretary Of
War Dickinson while a guest Of Don Ramon Pc
lave. Of Rosario. proclaimed I'm The presence # a
number Of prominent Jubans his entire disagree
mont with the leading economic policy Of the adj
minist1atiuu Of which be is a member
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

THE President of Nicaragua gets only
81 200 a year" says the Los Angeles Ex-
press. Until skipping time arrives; then
he merely takes all there is In the ma
tional strong box.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

It is reported that an airship was seen
recently passing over Chattanooga at a
high altitude and a rapid rate Of speed. &"
Perhaps it was headed for Wonderful
washington
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
lIr. Cannon Under Ere.

Prom tls Chicago Ee-gd-Hfuh
Cannon declares that DC VIII never unit under IRE
Won everybody please quit firing Tor a little while,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
TO-DAY IN HISTORY
Birthday of Benjamin Franklin-January II.

ever heard Of A later disagreement be-
tween the two on account Of Ben's p0pu-
larity led to the boy running away.
and he took a boat for New York. and
unable 10 find employment there and
with his money reduced 10 a few sLil-
Hngs, ne started for Philadelphia
His own description Of that first morn
ing in Philadelphia is SChool-bOOk
classic. In it may be seen the future
great man, trudging about the strange
city. looking at the odd signs and
houses. wondering at its serene and quiet
atmosphere and at the sober gaTb OF
the Quakers. Even before he had roach
ed his lodging he saw the woman des-
tined TO be his wife Deborah Franklin
From this humble beginning i'm a great
city Franklin grew 10 be fits foremost
citizen, and many years before he died
his fame had spread all over the civilized
world OF the many great things that
Franklin accomplished. none have left
a more indelible impression than his
homely philosophy as told in his Poor
Richard maXims. a few selected ones Of
which are as follows.
God heirs them that help themselves"
Pillow deep while slugrarls sleep"
''NeTer leave that tn tomorrow which you can
do to-day.
Little strokes fell great caks.
He that gees a borrowing goes srrrowiBg"
1t Is hard for an empty bag 20 stand upright
When Franklin died. in 1890. at the
age of Cighty-fOuT. Mirabeau. the great
French statesman, paid him this tribute
i'm the legislature Of his country
Antiquity would have raised affairs
to this mighty genius. who. 10 the ad-
vantage Of mankind, comprising in his
mind the heavens and the earth, was
able to restrain alike thunderbolts and
tyrants"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

The Atlanta Constitution notes, with
some desree OF surprise. that the sugar
trust has ''whitewashed itself" And yet
if the wbitewashing was necessary, it Is
reasonably sure nobody else would have
been willing 10 undertake the job
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

That little cloud recently. no larger
than a mans hand. has come to obscure
considerable of Uncle Joe's" erstwhile
rosy outlook, though, strange TO say.
'Vucle Joe" himself is making no par
tCular OutCTy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

Arizona and New Mexico are demand
ing admission 10 the Union. in accord
ance with definite Republican campaign
promises" Ha, On, well, we shall see
what we shall see, anyway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Mr. Pfnchot a Factor.

From The Aulnta Constitution.
Pinchot. dismissed fr.n Office. il still an active.
vital factor IN national affairs more f5rcefll. Uer
hays ia that he need no longer conform T., The
requirements or ubordiuaton and the regulations q
rcd taUe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Too Tall To Reach.

Science says that men are gradually
getting shorter and women taller"
in that case, the next generation Of
women viii have TO fOrego hooked gowns.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

And now a statesman arises TO tell us
that "the Louisiana Purchase was I'M
On, We'll perhaps Column
bus discovery Of this country was un-
constitJuonal-it certainly is mighty
ancient history.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17

After all, Mr., Roosevelts motto was
Speak softly and carry big stick" He
carried the big stick. and his political
egatee may think II but natural that
he should speak softly
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-17
Labor savers.

Now they have perfected a mechanical
for setting up tenpins"
We'll, Wei, What neXt2'
ooh. / suppose a device for knocking
them down"