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The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
The smoke Nufsance.

The evil Of locomotive smoke IN cities
can be abolished, even with the use Of
bituminous coal This has actually been
accomplished in Chicago, where the
Illinois Central Railroad has eliminated
SO per cent OF the smoke from its engines
within the city limits, simply by training
its firemen in the method Of stocking that
avoids the production Of black smoke
and cinders. A former firemen In Pitts
burg has stated that as long ago as
twenty-five years ne was able 10 stoke his
engine, one shoveful at a time, without
producing smoke, and with a steady
supply OF steam. This particular ex-fre-
man is now occupying a position paying
high salary, so that he Is not available
for purpose Of practical demonstration.
But the knowledge IS Of Importance 10
producers OF bibminous coal. as ordl-
nances are pending in several cities to
forbid its use within its limits. The
smoke consuming furnace in large build
ings and factories has become common
enough TO illustrate in another way the
needlessness Of the smoke nuisance.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
The stewards of wealth.

The record OF gifts for the year 1909
to religious. educational. philanthropIc
and civic purposes in the United States
was So. 80. 600 or 100000 more than
in any previous year. During the past
seventeen years the amount Of such gifts.
in sums of $500 or more has far Exceeded
81. 600 600. In addition. there IS given
an enormous amount each year in sums
less than $500. The largest donor during
the past year was the late John s. Ken
nedy. OF New York City, whose gifts 10
/ further the interests OF scientific charity
and economic adjustments by experts
put him in the same class with Mrs.
Russell Sage. and whose gifts 10 the
Christian foreign missionary cause put
him in class by himself Messrs Rookie
feileT and Carnegie figure prominently.
but the striking feature Of the 1909 list
is the share that women have had IN
the process Of redistribution OF wealth
Here. as in no other country, woman
comes into possession OF vast proper
ties and incomes. which she Is free 10
dispose OF with a minimum Of interior
ence and restriction by her male kin, and
| here it IS also that she Is playing the
part Of slnoner and stewardess on a
large scale.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Romance I'm Both.

FTnm The St. Louis STAT
The first time I ever met my wife, -
said the large man, was over the tele-
phone. and from her voice I knew we
were affinities"
THE first time I ever met mine" said
the little man, "was over the kitchen
stove, and from her griddle cakes knew
We were soulmates."
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Same Feeling.

ron Huck.
After the victims ear was gone, his
face battered beyond recognition, two
teeth loose. and his nose disjointed the
thugs desisted.
How much do I owe your" he asked
between groans.
owe u.s. they echoed. What forY'
The victim smiled
Beg pardon. he said family. MY
mind must have wandered. 1 thought It
was hotel barber giving me face mas
sage
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Wanted Toe Much.

From an Exchange
Hello Is this the information edi-
tori"
Yes"
Who is the president Of Nicaragua
wait a minute and I'll"
But I want TO know who is President
now-not who's going to be President a
minute from now
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Checking Him In Time.

From the St. Louis Star
Speaking Of fevorite trees" began the
short man, intent on sprlnging an old
Joke.
Reminds me that you are fond OF
spreading chestnuts," intercepted the tall
man.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

The newest United States Senator in
Washington. ex-Confederate war horse
and MissLssippi's most famous oldest in
habitant" says President Taft is "a nice
young fellow" 1t Is dollars TO dough-
nuts Mr. Roosevelt would appreciate
such a compliment 10 the limit.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

'If the sugar trust had known that
100000 is the possible reward for fer
reting out customs frauds for the gov
eminent, It might have told upon itself -
notes the New York Post II may be en-
titled to the reward under a possible
construction Of the law; it really seems
10 have given itself away IN large
measure.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Houston POST We want The Washing
ton Herald 10 know that what we said
was that Texas never pays a dollar
quart for anything in the way Of solids
/ Atlanta Constitution: The Washington
Herald doesn't believe that whistllng and
work ste harmonious. and, indeed, it is
impossible to do a Jig turn on tread
mill
! Knoxville Sentinel: The man who rocks
the boat In summer may be seen on al
most any old pond nowadays skating
around on thin ice.-The Washington
Herald. Strange how the belief IN spooks
Is spreading.
/ Cleveland Plein-Dealer: rs gold
curse?" inquiries the Macon Telegraph
/ How is the patient accustomed only 70
! homeopathic treatment 20 know?-The
Washington Herald. Better than the
man who IL entirely immune.
1 Los Angeles Express: It's a long
long way 10 the country, where wade
and splash in the creek" sings the poet
IN The Washington Herald And you'd
probably have no small Job 20 smash
the Ice after you got there. old boy.
Augusta Herald: The Washington Her
aid opines that it takes two opponents 10
( Mr.. Herdwick 20 make the opposition
impressive, from the fact that the oppo-
| sition has trotted out two candidates.
But even at that, it doesn't amount 10
anything worth noticing.
Allentown Democrat. The Washington
Herald Is becoming positively reckless
since the founder of the Nature Fakers'
Club is out Of the country. The Herald
claims there is a barber in Washington
who never speaks TO his customers, and
he isn't deaf and dumb, either
! Richmond Times-Dispatch: The Wash
ington Herald printed this: Chicago.
/ says Gertrude Atherton, is gloomy, ugly,
money-mad. purse-proud. frightful, wick
ed. and dirty Wherein the Elizabeth
! Times dares any Chicago paper 10 re-
print the above with the first two COM
mas omitted. Il looks like trouble 70 US
/ Louisville Courier-JournaI. In nothing
are the American people more extrava-
CANT than in their use Of words" signs
| The Washington Herald And It Is
mostly extravagant when the government
has to pay for printing them in large
patches TO be franked from the Capital
TO the districts represented by our spend
| tbrifts ~ x-erbiaga
Rochester Herald; II is interesting, If
not significant, that simultaneously with
the meeting OF Congress comes the an
nouncement Of the invention OF a per-
| feet talkmeter.-The Washington Herald.
Let us pray for It's introduction into both
Houses. Also that a schedule Of charges
be affixed. so that charges for all but
five-minute speeches shall he deducted
from the Congressman salary.
Punxsutawney Spirit: Mr.. Depew seems
| determined TO come 20 the scratch for
the third heat smiling. II not altogether
confident - The Washington Herald
Chauncey would be only seventy-three at
the close Of another Senatorial term, and
so far as his age is concerned. would
still be useful as q Senator. Depew's
! greatest offense consists in the fact that
he became possessed of the curious delu-
sion that he was a born humorist. when
the fact is that he wasn't as funny as
Tom Plat
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Justice Lurton's Partner.

From the Chattanooga Times
Judge Luton was az ore tina a partner with the
late senator James Z. BAILEY who was in his day.
one Of he laTse men q the State, and ANYTHING
else but a trust representative
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

No matter who discovers the south pole
a number Of our famous not-yet-but-soon
explorers will be able to explain better
than he how It happened
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
VIZ. BaIIInser and the Truth

Prom the Chicago RGCUT1. Herald.
Nov that the Ballinger investigation IS decided
on, 1t IS pleasure TO nots that the plans show
from day 10 day increasing intention 10 make IL
broad and thorough. OF such vital national in
portance are the interests at stake that too much
ensTEy cannot possibly he expended in the hunt for
truth.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

The King Of Sweden recently disguised
himself for a day as a laborer and the
advertisement was heard around the
world Now If Swedish laborer should
disguise himself as the King. he prob
ably would be quietly run In, and that
would be about all.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Mr., Wilson and Prices.

From the Springfield ReIvbicsn
Secretary Wilson's cuning investigation o. tina
cost # living VIII b. excellent ID doubt but isn't
IL inspired TOO much b an W scientific desire 70
TEoye that the farmer isn't getting a cent more
than belongs 70 hin
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Mr.. Cummin., Prediction

From he Philadelphia IeGger
Senator Cummins p-edie.ed in his speech at Des
Moines yesterday that the regular Republicans had
no intention 81 carving 0it their promises in regard
to interstate commerce regulation more than they
did in regard 20 the tarif pledges
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Evening Clothes in partims.

Americans abroad for the first time al
ways observe with some surprise the
wearing Of evening clothes upon cere-
monious occasions In the daytime But
the German Emperor has broken IS Gus
tom. Up to this year Il has been obliga-
tory for all civilians appearing in the
presence OF the Kaiser a. any hour OF the
day to don dress suits. The court off,
Gals have now issued the order that
male guests shall not wear dress suits,
but black morning coats az daytime func-
tons. and the Germans cannot accustOm
themselves TO the idea OF appearing be-
fore their monarch in any other attire
But they viii be forced to regard the
Kaiser's innovation, and ceremonials like
funerals or weddings will be much more
dignifed and serious in consequence
Dress suits are always comical when
worn In morning hours.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Within the past ten days. Or Cook has
been definitely located In Seattle, Bang
kok, Palm Beach. British East Africa,
and Monte Carlo. These unimpeachable
stories may yet cause the good doctor
10 come out Of his lair long enough 10
tell us how he manages It so cleverly
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Mr.. Meyers Reorganization,

Prom the New YORK Sun.
Secretary Meyers scheme a reorganization is in 10
peril of Congressional interference he has carefully
kept within his rights, under the advice Of the At
tornsy General; but even we're i otherwise we can
discern no vanguard cloud Ct interference from Capt.
tot Hill
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Hn. 1t Come to Thisf

fT1m Judge. -
First Bird-The American Telephone
and Telegraph Company has acquired
control of the Western Union
Second Bird-Gracious. Do you sup
pose they win shove up the price Of our
seats7
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Internal revenue collected last Novem-
Der on distilled spirits was 81 232, 300 more
than the November OF the year before
Presumably, however, the dry" territory
can establish an abb.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

when a man has already got barrel
of money. why should he butt IMP in
quires the Savannah News He rarely
does butt IN" He generally asks merely
TO be "let alone"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

"Cannonism and the honest COW. ."
reads q headline in the Philadelphia
North American, All! Then Cannon
ism IS not the unspeakable thing some
Of our contemporaries would have US be-
lieve. after all It may now be men
toned In the same breath with the
honest COW. anyway!
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

why is Henry Cabot Lodge the most
talked about man in Massachusetts? p
inquiries the Springfield Union AS a
problem. We decline to consider this in a
class with What IS a Democrat?"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

A Tacoma man is 10 be q candidate for
the United States Senate on an anti-loud
necktie platform. In our opinion, Senator
"Jen' Davis is the only statesman In
the country who could make good on
such a platform.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Mr.. Nelson Trusted.

From the indianapolis News
We are now assured that we shall have a real in
yes'isation o. the BallinssrPIrch0t cOntDversy 1t
IS intimated that Ssnato- Nelson, Il Minnesota. will
Be the Chairman q the joint investigating commit
tee The country has great confidence in Senator
Nelson.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
MIR. AcCormiels,- Escape.

From the Ohio State Journal
Mr.. Robert l. Mccormick. Of Tscoma. who az
piIes 10 membership IN The United States Senate
makes It his pr0ud boast that he is so self-mads
that he never Lecktie thus shrsy7yily esoap-
ing the most threatening Of the Christmas perils
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Somehow, one is moved 10 hope that il
will be long time before our Christmas
and New Year holidays and Sundays get
so badly mixed up again. It is decidedly
disconcerting
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

wouldn't this be a good time for AID
rich 10 swear off being the whole thing?''
inquiries the Cleveland Plain Dealer. AS
good q time as any, in Mr. Aldrich's
philosophy. no doubt.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Senator Depew is foxy" says the
Boston Herald. Well. that lets him out
Of the gray wolf class, anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

DisconcertInGIy I'm Earnest.
From the Cleveland Leader
Jack wants me 10 set the date for our
wedding"
MY, Do your fiances take their en-
gagements that seriously?'
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

The first few nights Of every new year
are particularly noticeable for the sick
friends who do not need sitting UP with
and the various lodges that do not meet.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

After rambling all around in the polar
regions and passing unframed through
Boston, it is trif1e peculiar, indeed. that
Mr.. Peary should have been frost-bitten
in Maryland.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

have shown remarkable recuperative
powers in the past. and we rather guess
we have not changed much.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

for the future. it is we'll enough to begin
at the very bottom and work up gradu-
ally
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

From the Houston Posi-.
Somebody stole a dozen fresh eggs
from our house yesterday"
do you suppose they intend holding
them fer q ransomT
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

\ Pennsylvania has discovered that
bottled beer may be kept for twenty-four
years. Not in Alabama or Georgia, how
ever.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Grand Old Texas. It seems. captured
first dishOnOr in the lynching class last
year Georgia captured second dishonor.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

When a man shows resentment at your
doubling inquiry concerning his ability
10 sit tight on the water wagon. let
him alone. He is about to fall of.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

The Chautauqua circuit is. after all,
the great megaphone through which
comes the major laundering Of the more
familiar variety Of political reformer.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Can you tell just exactly where you
left off when last you were discussing
the Nicaraguan situation?
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
One ExnInnnfIon.

why don't the reformers accomplish
more in this country"
We'll, they want so many different
kinds Of reform"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Like Cures Like.

when I read about new diseases I i'm
medic tely get all the symptoms"
"WeH?'
But then I read a few medicine ads,
and feel all right once more"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Marshal Jack" Alternately probably
wanted HIS old friend the colonel mere
~ to know that the Abernathy hand had
lost none Of its cunning.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
The Test.

rs the pen really mightier than the
sword?'
Nothing to It. You don't see any homes
for disabled poets
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Near-heroes and almost-discoverers need
not think the public's appetite for hum
buggery is permanently sstIated be-
cause OF polar gold brick or so. We
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
PEOPLE AND THINGS.
A soda-vvater revelation.


The saltwater fountains Of Illinois are
to be robbed of all charm Of mystery.
Under ruling OF the State food commits
sion. these time-honored quenchers Of
thirst must reveal to patrons the ingre-
dents of their layoring sirups. This is
an innovation that may come to many
as shock. 1t seems iconoclastic. It Is
like dissecting the sawdust doll. II ban
ishes the cheering illusion about vanilla,
raspberry. strawberry. chocolate and the
rest OF the list Of fiavorings Yet there is
no parallel between the art Of the dra-
matte stage and that Of the soda foun-
tain The latter Is not primarily intended
to deceive. But If the customers are still
to be served with those old-time sweets
it may be shocking to be told truthfully,
exactly, and remorselessly Of what they
are composed. II may hereafter require
the quality Of courage TO approach one
of these distressingly frank revelations.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Like the RaII Players.

You can't go to Palm Beach. and that
settles it"
why not, father?'
You are a sufficiently accomplished fiirt
already, without going South for prelimi-
nary practice"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

An optimistic and cheerful college pro-
fessor comes forward with the infor1na-
ton that we are not going to bump into
any planets this year. In building hopes
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
PRINTED OF PUBLIC MEN.
Mr. Tafcs Abstinence.

From the Norfolk yirginiau- Fiot.
It probably is because President Taft kno~s 81
wen what whisky is that he has given up the Drink
ing II h.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
REJECTED MANUSCRIPT

"A penny for your thoughts.
The'postman SAYS.
The downcast bard gulps rather hard
And sadly pays
And IL is quite enough
To make one blue
To see a pack of thoughts come back
With postage due
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Gentleman and brakeman.

The story goes that a poet. recently
walking in Central Park, met a grocer
TO whom he owed a bill. The grocer ae-
costed the poet upon the sordld subject,
whereupon the Versemaker exclaimed:
You are a common tradesman, do not
talk to a gentleman that way" This is
a distinction theoretically outworn In a
state OF democracy Ia reality, all who
are usefully active IN the world are
'tradesmen.' whether they sell brains or
boots. The lawyer and the doctor sell
their skill as the shopkeeper sells his
wares The distinction as to character
may fail upon either side Of the line be-
tween Weighing sugar and writing a pre-
scriptlon. The dignity of commerce may
be recent. as measured by the centuries,
but il is sound. Gentlemen no longer
treat tradesmen as interiors. To do so is
an unconscious confession OF weakness.
The day of long credits and supercn-
ious tips has passed in modern civili-
cation.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Gnnd Lnek Tnkenn

The horseshoe used to keep AT bay
Disasters dire.
What is the proper charm to-day
An auto tire?
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
a Narrow Gap.

THE seasons are getting very close to-
gether"
AS to how?"
The first robin barely misses the last
Christmas tree"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
Mr. MneYeagh and Pnnnmn.

From the Boston Herald
Possibly there Vill he no Issue n Panama bonds
Secretary Macyeaeh and the powers-that-bs in Con
gress are deadlocked.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Knoxville Sentinel: The man who rocks
the boat In summer may be seen on al
most any old pond nowadays skating
around on thin ice.-The Washington
Herald, Strange how the belief IN spooks
IS spreading
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

THE United States soldier is tougher
and stronger-physically tdgEer-than
he was before the Spanish WAR" said
Capt. r. z. Thomas. Of Wilmington. Del.
who was seen at the RiggsI House re-
Gently 1T IS not the war Elich Is 10
be thankful for IT, Athletic timing has
done the work. II IS said t,t country
gives far more attention to III physical
culture of It's soldiers than des either
Great Britain. France, or Germ by.
While they require a dahl setting
up exercise similar to our own, hese gun
calisthenics and other prescribt forms
Of muscle stretching are supplemented
in this country by athletic spds.
These are not compulsory. hey do
not need TO be. They have beenbntered
into so heartily that every post bf any
size has its organization whicAb backs
its track team, its football eleven,or its
baseball nine This is Just what tn War
Department wants them TO DO. as has
organized bureau for the encotage-
ment of athletics Nearly every srri-
son has its committee consisting az
least one commissioned officer in hdf-
ton 10 noncommisSiOned officers andp-i- :
Yates. to arrange programmes FOR I'D
days. organize teams and pick out he
star men OF the command 70 repre4t
it in the various events"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Atlanta Constitution: The Washington
Herald doesn't believe that whistllng and
work are harmonious. and, indeed, 1t IS
impossible to do Jig turn on tread
mill
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

The ever genial and polite chief room
ing clerk of the Raleigh Hotel. Nil
Collins, celebrated yesterday the fifteenth
anniversary Of his connection with that
popular establishment He WIS kept busy
all day Ions acknowledging the con-
gTatulaIiOns and good wihes which
poured in from his many faends IN the
city and the patrons Of re house, he
being most favorably knowntO them.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04

Gle Gland Plein-Dealer: rs gold
cursor" inquiries the Macon Telegraph
How is the patient accustomed only 70
homeopathic treatment 20 Knoxville
Washington Herald Better than the
man who IL entirely immune.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-04
PRO AND CON.

Houston Post: We want The Washing
ton Herald 10 know that what We said
was that Texas never pays a dollar a
quart for anything in the way Of solids.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-15
IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE
TRENTON POTTERS DEMAND
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS

TRENTON. Aug. 15.-with thirty
eight %potteries making this city de-
pendent largely upon this trade for
prosperity, there comes this week the
demands Of the operatives in potteries
for a general increase of 10 per cent. in
wages, in various forms, and the IN
stallation of more modern methods for
making life better, such as dust-pre-
venting devices.
The agreement under which the
manufacturers are now working ex-
pires November /, and no strike will be
called before that time, II the belief of
prominent manufacturers comes true,
to the effect that the demands Of the
men for more money must be refused.
The ~conciliatory committee will look
into these demands the last week in
this month. The approach of election
Is worrying the manufacturers and the
potters are being accused of seeking 10
take advantage Of that time In making
their demands.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-15
NEW TRADE POLICY TO
NET U. S. $3.50, 900.

WASHINGTON, D.. c., Aug. ia
sweeping Industrial and commercial
campaign, with the entire world as the
market place, is the latest policy Of
the United States government TO be
inaugurated by the state department
in conjunction with the department
of commerce and labor. This policy
may cause bitter commercial warfare
between the United States and
Europe.
The entire diplomatic and consular
organizations will be utilized. In ad-
dition, a corps of six commercial ex-
perts, trained and familiar with the
various parts of the globe, will gather
other data, while a bureau of inter-
national commerce will be established
under the state departments jurisdic-
ton.
1t has been estimated by Official ex-
perts hat an increase of American
trade abroad reaching s75o. 00O. 900
ought to be the result of the first five
years Of this policy.