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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Both in Disguise.
SOCIETY AT MARKET.
Washington Matrons Who Go 20
Purchase Household Supplies.

Washington Matrons Who Go 20
Purchase Household Supplies.
From the New York American.
Domestic science" has many votaries
IN Washington society this season fol-
lowing the good example Of Mrs. Taft
who. unlike many women OF literary and
musical talent, is a good housekeeper
as well. Mrs Taft has revived the good
old White House custom OF visiting pes
sonally once or twice a week, the at
trectiye market that IL as historic as
the Capitol itself. and going about choos-
ing titbits and dainties for the Presiden-
tisl table.
Her example is being followed and the
market on big days is a regular rendez-
vous for society. Many Of the Four
Hundred load their automobiles and car
rlages with baskets OF fruits and vege-
tables and even meat Among them are
Mrs. Sherman, wife OF the Vice President;
Mrs. Robert Roosevelt, Mrs Francis
Berger Moran, and Mrs. A. g Barney.
The bellies and debutantes have or
ganized a domestic science club. Twice
a week they make cakes. desserts, salads.
and entrees. The club members plan to
give a luncheon some time this winter.
They VIII invite their skeptical friends
10 a meal prepared entirely BY society
cooks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Mark Twain's Prank.

Among the many pranks of Mark
Twain's journalistic days" said a Vlr-
ginia City editor. was the concoction
OF speech that was put upon a famous
Senator. The Senator had attended a
Virginia City banquet. but had not
spoken. He had a sore throat A brother
from rival paper reached the banquet
late. What did the Senator speak
about? the newcomer whispered to Mark
Twain. He made very interesting
speech on the potato was the reply.
The potato. Ell? That's odd. Let's have
the points. will you?' With pleasure. :
said Mark Twain. and he dictated a half
column that the reporter duly printed
the next morning as the distinguished
Senator's valuable contribution TO agri-
cultural science. The speech began like
this: Ladies and gentlemen. had il been
my lot TO be born and reared in Ireland,
where my food would have principally
consisted of the potato-that most salu-
brious and nutritious root-I should now
be, Instead of the poor. infirm, stunted
creature you see before you. a tall. stout.
athletic man, able to carry an enormous
weight +"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
The Good Fellow.

We all know the good fellow" he is
the inmate OF most clubs. He is often
to be found with his elbow on the saloon
bar ready to buy drink for any chance
conner; he is always ready to take a hand
in game Of draw, just to accommodate
his friends; he can usually dig up a dollar
or two 10 loan a comrade. even though
he cannot AFFORD to buy his wife a new
dress; the drawer IN his desk that
holds a box of 25-cent cigars usually
contains few unpaid bills: his clothes
are always well pressed, though his sons
stockings may have holes in the knees.
But-he's a good fellow; nobody's enemy
bat his own Is about the one thing that
his so-called friends are agreed upon
about him-a good fellow. and to be
known as such is the height of his am
bltion.
There are so many of them in the world
these good fellows. One of them was
arrested the other day in Chicago by the
Federal officers on charge of having
embezzled $500 of government funds.
When he was, arrested he had Just one
quarter OF dollar in his pockets. When
he was searched by the police and this
coin was found. he was asked il ii was
all he had. Yes" he said: Il was al
ways good fellow"
Among perfectly normal and sane peo-
pie the verdict on this poor devil OF a
postmaster will be that he was all sorts
of a fool: but what a lot OF them
there arei We suppose that all men have
to be ambitious about something. but
what pitiful ambitions some OF them are
Even good burglar, we imagine. has
an ambition to shine above his fellows.
and so, trying something more than par
ticularly audacious, gets caught and is
sent 10 prison. But the ambition to get
reputation as good fellow" could any
thing seem more insane? II betrays In It's
possessor an overweening vanity; the de-
sire 10 appear well In the eyes of his fell
lows, without anything inherent in himself
TO justify the good opinions of his com
rades To be a good fellow is 10 desire
the appearance of being a success With
out the ability TO succeed. It means that
a man. having nothing in himself that is
sufficiently appealing, no graces of intel
lect or charm Of manner or unusual abil-
ity is willing to let the free spending Of
money speak for him; TO gather around
him a set Of cronies who value him not
for what he is. but for what he can do
In the way of spending money. So It was
with this postmaster in Illinois lie spent
his money freely and had hosts OF
friends. He won the name Of being a
good fellow" and, having gained it, his
pitifui and wrong ambition would not Jet
him give it up And so, when his own
means were exhausted. he borrowed from
the government. intending to replace the
money some day. But before that day
came the law moved, and now he is IN
Jail and on his way, in due course. to the
penitentiary. where so many good fell
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

From the New York World
James W. Osborne has performed an
important public service in causing the
arrest Of juror charged with accepting
bride in the Rosenheimer murder trial.
There are things a lawyer may not
do He may not eonnive at removing
evidence or witnesses from the iurisdic-
ton. He may not have knowledge of
perjury and remain silent. He may not
consent 10 jury fixing Yet lawyers have
done all these things in New York. Per-
jury is common. Jury fixing has been
notorious
The more reason for making an exam
pie of any man caught attempting such
crime. In justice TO the people and 20
the accused, trial of the issue should be
quick and short and sharp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Uncle Sam and Panama.

President Taft, on his visit 10 Panama
will have a chance again TO reassure the
President Of that republic that he has TO
hostile designs, such as annexation" or
control"
a controversy between these two coun-
tries seems like a quarrel between a
giant and d pygmy compelled TO dwell in
the same house. The treaty, by virtue
of which Panama exists. has granted the
United States the use of the Zone strip
in perpetuity; also complete control OF
certain coast lines and strategic islands
for the fertilization OF the canal
The dependence of the Panamanians
on the United States ought to be so
clear and the extent Of our authority so
apparent as TO render the recent discus
sion OF the formality of annexation su-
perfiuous.
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lows" OF similar ambition have arrived
already.
Where are his friends now? Just where
good fellows" friends usually are.
They are gathered about the club. or the
bar. or the poker game. and If they speak
Of the fate that has befallen him it is to
say, probably. that she was z good fell
low, but fool" For it is characteristic
OF the good fellow" that all his good
fellowship will not find him friends that
win stick IN time OF trouble. In the case
OF the Illinois postmaster there is a les
son for a good many Of u. Good fellow
ship never got man anywhere that was
worth getting to. The road 10 good fell
lowship is the road of ruin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Democracy and 1912.

With New York, New Jersey Connecti-
cut. West Virginia. and Indiana returning
TO their old-time party affiliations. their
former normal Misunderstanding the
victorious days of Tilden. Hendricks,
Cleveland. and other successful leaders a
quarter Of a century and more ago-and
with Ohio and Massachusetts, abnormall~
joined in the relationship-calling to mir
Thurman and Russell-the Democratic
party may well be inspired with high
hopes for 1872
It is easily conceivable that the % i
ton Of 1880. recorded by Tuesdays land
slide may in two years be followed by
repetition of 1892 All the more conceiv-
able is il with men OF the ealiber Of
Wilson, Dix, Marshall and Baldwin in
trusted with the party's destinies in
States additionally Democratic under
normal conditions. Marshall has already
demonstrated conspicuously the qualities
of sane. progressive leadership, and If
the governors-elect in the East measure
up 10 their opportunities for public serv-
r. ice as he has done. their availability for
greater service and highest honors will
be apparent to all In 1912 Certainly. in
the meantime. it is 10 such statesmen as
these that the party viii look for safe
guidance and prudent counsel.
AS We have said before. the pfmocratio
party has but 20 use, and not abuse, il,
opportunity if it would become grl AZ
and strong and install itself once more
and firmly in the countrys confidence.
IL must not short-sightedly play politics.
NPut proceed studiously and soberly TO
raetice statesmanship-coura con-
ructive, and progressive craftsmanship,
lrticularly in Congress.
Then. with great States in safe execu-
tive hands the Democratic party's future
viii be bright indeed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
A Socialist in the House.

One result Of Tuesdays elections that
establishes precedent is the sending te
Congress OF the first Socialist member,
Victor L. Berger. one sof the most promi-
nent Socialists in the United States, has
been elected in the Fifth Wisconsin dis
triot over Henry c. Coehems, his Repub-
lican adversary.
A few years ago such an event would
have provoked the widest comment. and
perhaps amazement. II has not been so
long since the term Socialist was
used, almost universally, as a term of
reproaeh. In the popular mind it had
something of the same meaning as an
archist. But with tho years has come a
better understanding OF Socialism. and
though there are many to-day who still
shy at the term-as II In this day and
age the mere label mattered in any case
we know that both OF the older parties
have TO a greater or less degree been
leavened by the Socialistic doctrine. and
measures that few years ago would
have been held revolutionary or icono-
cl'stic are the subject for calm considera-
4 and discussion.
n numbering in our national legislative
.ody a Socialist the United States is only
following the general trend of all civilized
countries. England has long had Social
lists not only in her House of Commons,
but has elevated them, when they proved
able. as in the case OF John Burns. 10 a
position In the cabinet. In France the
Socialists have proved their power. and
in the German Reichstag the Social Dem
ocrats hold the balance of power between
the older established parties
With a Socialist member in Congress.
the American workingman may claim
that he has a direct representative. and.
in Mr.. Berger. an able one. 1t is not
probable. of course. that one representa-
tive of a large number of people-for the
theories of Socialism are gaining great
head way these days-wiil be able actually
to accomplish much. but at least ne will
have voice and an influence. and-a be-
ginning has been made.
With many Of the theories OF ultra
.dical Socialism We have little In com
mon. but in so far as it appeals for JUS
tice to the lowly. for fairness between
man and man, for the doctrine OF equal
oyyo-s,,rFtx- ~ oar bafT ola div az x,o{ca
in our legislative halls.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
color BIindness in the Army.

From the Albany o. j. Journal.
One OF the great drawbacks in the
recruiting of men for the United States
army is that large per cent Of them are
bothered with color blindness. Many of
these men are not aware OF their affiiction
until they are examined and told OF the
trouble One of the methods OF making
the examination is TO ask a recruit 10
pick out certain colored yarn from a
box containing many other eolors. If
the recruit is told TO pick out green,
he win pick out the red yarn, in case he
is troubled with the color blindness. II
he is told TO pick out the red. ne will
pick out the green. 1t is almost a general
rule that persons with brown eyes are
color blind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
WHY MANUEL LOST OUT.
Royalty Not Worth Its Cost in so
POverty-strfcken Land.

rum NAffrFIt isiitfhturc.
What really cost Manuel the throne Of
Portugal was the glaring anomaly that
royalty is not worth its cost in so
poverty-stricken a land. The house Of
Braganza has no longer the vast wealth
or BRAZIL to fall back supon. yet II
lives as il il owned all South America.
The deposed King. 1t is hinted. had the
characteristic extravaganza OF his house
Like his father before him, he had a
passion for making presents. This weak
ness Tor giving away gold watches seemed
10 grow upon the King He was indis-
Greet enough. We are told. to send a
gold hatpin 10 an actress who sang pref
THY IN Paris cafe. Every newspaper
on the boulevard had the news In it's
next edition
The boy King had never talked 20 the
girl in his life. but the boulevard press in
sisted that he was infatuated with her.
Every ballet dancer in the French capital
was soon hoastipg that the King had sent
her gold hatpin. A Partisan dancer
vowed that Manuel had married her
"morganatically." although she was old
enough to be the mother of his majesty
and lad daughter older than himself by a
third husband still living. PreposterOus
as the story was on its face, il was
exploited in Portugal by the republic
cans and hurt the King with the masses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
THE LITERARY TRAMP.
Rider HagGard's Experience as John
Hays Hamm0nd's Guest.

50 - n N A~ABCEAChCe a. Jon n
Hays Hammond's Guest.
From Popular Magazine.
Rider Haggard was travelling across
the United States as the guest OF John
Hays Hammond in Hammond's private
car
What ] want to see" said Haggard.
lis the real tramp. haven't seen one
since 1 reached this country. I can't
believe you have as many as has been
stated to be the case"
Harris Hammond. the eldest son of
John Hays, promised.
III show you one al the next stop -
He had seen one riding on the trucks
under the car. and at the next station
he went down and called the hobo out.
When the tramp entered the car he was
covered with cinders and dust and looked
Ike something from the lower regions.
Hammond shook hands with him and
introduced him. saying:
This is Mr.. Rider Haggard"
Rider Haggard," exclaimed the hobo.
why I've read all Of your books, and
loved every one of them"
Then he sat down and discussed lit
erature with Haggard for half an hour.
At the end Of the talk Harris took him
back. let him get some of the dust and
cinders OF, and handed him good cigar.
That fellows not tramp" said Hag-
gard He's a gentleman In distress"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
ivilege. nOtUih- ADVANTAGES OF POVERTY.

who wish to go without the emergency
ration and overcome hunger by mental
effort still have that privilege. notwith-
standing the provision OF the emergency
ration. OF which II is imaginable there
viii be many grateful beneficiaries.. 1t
would seem the better part OF valor
indeed, to have the emergency ration at
land for those who are not entirely salts
fed to go on the starvation basis. without
hindrance to others who prefer absti-
hence from food. II would also seem that
the military authorities might be criti-
cised had they provided no emergency
ration which attempts TO meet an UNI
favorable situation for those who need
the relief, without furnishing the griev-
ance on the part of those who are above
the thought of subsistence In the field in
time OF war.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
FOREIGN NOTES.

Negotiations between Spain and the
Vatican are 70 be resim.d shortly. While the con
uoFe1y is quite hercely saged and GO one can tell
the outcome. it is believed the former diplomatic
relations viii BE- renewed.
The budget for the German navy asks
an increase Of bot e0oe 900 marks. This does not
look as though the Kaiser were preparing for war
with England vhich Is spending many times that
amount en- new ships alone These figures ought 70
contradict al least The GermanoTh0bists in the
London lingo press
At Brussels Tuesday the populace
adopted quite novel method tc acluaint the King
with its wishes. As King Albert driving from
his palace 20 Parliament. a million slips Of paper
containing demand fcr universal suffrage stormed
the royal cortege Harmless missiles. though great
deal more effective than bombs.
Japans recent and pronounced change
Of attitude IS not caused by the Chinese loan
SO much ur By what Mr. sChih had to say about
her 'unhoy allisnce with Russia as by the
fact that the Panama Canal Is 10 he opened FOR
business a Whole year ahead q ths time stipulated
at first. One Of the greatest American statesmen
said some three years ago that If japan had any
hostile intentions toward the United States they
would beoome apparent 1st before the opening Of
the Panama Canal
The Prussan government will ask for
grant to provide for itinerant housekeeping
schools These are to move from place to place
and give instruction in Housekeeping TO the dangh-
tiers Of ldboTers craftsmen. and farming folk The
plan comprises cooking baking conserving aud put
ting up fruit vegetables and ether food articles
daiTying, feeding and careiaking Of farm animals;
poultry culture, raising q fruit and vegetables
cleaning and sanitation Of the home. nutrition aud
health Schools Of this sort have been in existence
in the Rhenish provinces and in other parts OF
the empire. and have been Of great benefit. II is
nov intended 10 provide such a school on wheels
for every county in Prussia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Next Governor of New York.

About the personality OF the governor
elect of the State of New York the New
York Sun has this TO say:
The dignity. sincerityA intellectual
force, and engaging personal qualities Of
John 4, Dix have impressed themselves
upon the people OF this State during
the campaign. a more fortunate choice
could not have been made by the Demo-
Gratis. AS an experienced and a capable
man of business he is peculiarly well
fitted for the work which awaits him at
Albany of restoring honesty, business
methods, economy, and efficiency in the
management of State affairs.
His independence, strength Of char
acter, and force or will are promises that
he viii resist any attempts TO make him
the servant OF any organization or any
boss save the master TO whom he is re-
sponsible, the people of New York"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
He Is DoubIy Aggrieved.

From the New York Mail.
John Reedy, Of Terre Haute. Ind. has
a grievance-two grievances. in fact He
was arrested eighteen months ago on a
charge of arson That was the last the
world heard of him until the other day.
when he succeeded in attracting the no
tice OF the officials in letter begging
them either TO try him or set him free.
1t appeared that Mr.. Reedy had been
overlooked by the authorities,
He has a sound grievance against the
laws delay. and in addition he is panied
by the reflection that he is so insig-
nifcant a person that justice has COM
pletely ignored his existence for a year
and a half
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THE JOURNEYS LENGTH.
Gin quo corrigitn

The days drag out their weary length
Each dawn each eve, monotone;
The striving soul is sapped OF strength,
Life's dusty path l thread alone
Why work here for empty praise?
Hopes dead wavering faith may raise
Nor bid the spirit strive again
'Gainst days OF toll and nights of pain
To wondrous joys of elder days
In vain for to disavow
The sins that hold tagging here
That bid as view the past with fear
That make strife hopeless now.
Life moves too swift for joy ease
Swift through unthinking silences-
There is no lure in vale or hill
No music in the meadows rl
No comfort In tempestuous seas
The days have passed could have wept
To know we'd falter the test
To feel our aims inane inept
And know place with worst not best
Once did the angels walk with me:
When Youth meant hope, life free,
But now when youth joy have died
None courage has to walk beside
Me-to Gethsemsne.
BFfvroR pqI.Ig
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Good "a Her Word.

From the Chicago Tribune
'Loidy, you said no questions arsked -
II haven't asked you any questions,
you thief. I've merely said you stole
the dog. Here's your reward. Now get
out, you scoundrel, before 1 throw a
dipper Of scalding water on your
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Real GentIemanIy.

From Puck.
Carr-That fellow. Motorton, is a pretty
decent sort. isn't hep"
Chugley-One in a thousand! Why, he
never allows his victims to wait for an
ambulance-alWays utilizes his own car
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
A Pair OF Kings.

From the New York SIM
George III was wondering how the ap-
pie got In the dumping.
That's nothing" they cried. wait Till
you see how the colonel. gets in the
soup"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Real soIIcitude.

From Ideas.
Huaband-You are quite comfortable.
dear2
Wife-Yes, love.
Husband-The cushions are easy and
soft?
wife-Yes, darling.
Husband-Dont you feel any iolts?
Wife-No. sweetest.
Husband-And there is no draught on
my lamb. is there2
Wife-No. my ownest own.
Husband-Then change seats with me-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10
Poetic License.

From the Youngstown Telegram.
And may ] ask why you didn't accept
my poem?"
Young man, there may be such a
thing as poetic license. bat il doesn
permit anybody TO make he cat rhyme
with eclat.'"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

woman in Illinois boasts that she has
an eleven-foot snake as 4pet. When a
man acquires those things he tries to
keep quiet about them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

Those hats that cover the girls faces
are in favor because they can be worn
without hatplns. For our part. we would
rather risk the pins and see more girl
and less hat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

In one Of her reforms China deserves
the hearty support OF ali Americans, and
that IS In her prohibition of Chinese men
marrying white women.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

Things that happen to great men remind Us
We can make our lives sublime
By hiding where they cannot hnd Us
And keeping silence for a time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

The Indiana authors having failed prop
erly TO support him, Senator Beveridge
will probably join their ranks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

Now that IT is all over. you can look
in the shop windows and notice that
Thanksgiving and Christmas are not far
away.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

Well. they wouldn't dance TO Bob Tay-
lor's fiddle In TENNESSEE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

OF course, Mark Twain's heirs get that
100000, but he left the rest of us a pretty
good legacy. too.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

Now the drivers OF band wagons can
join the taxicab strikers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

We see little sense in having a chicken
pielas party emblem when the colored
population so seldom gets chance to
vote
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-10

England has no protective tarinf-in
fact. is free trade country-yet the high
cost Of living there was given as the
cause for the threatened strike OF $50. 9OC
mill operatives.
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No more speeches until Congress meets.
Thanks.