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The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
GaynOr and the Future.

"The American people are eagerly
looking for a man Ike William J.
Gaynor 10 fill the high Office, the full
responsibilities Of which were revealed
only recently By Theodore Roosevelt"
kansas City Star.
Fate, through the instrumentality Of a
thick-witted Old fool named Gallagher.
took a hand at a psychological moment
in more recent Democratic affairs
AS the Republican party gets more and
more at outs with itself and the ques-
ton Of leadership and alignment in 1912
becomes more and more involved, the
Democratic party seems to be playing
something apparently very much akin 10
a waiting game. There has been Harmon
talk-qulte a goodly measure Of it, But
it has not been exhaustive or particularly
enthusiastic. Mt. Bryan is being elimi-
mated by his ancient enemies and Is ellmi-
mating himself right along-much after
the fashion in which that thing has been
accomplished In the past. and from which
elimination Mr.. Bryan several times has
come back with flying colors
Previous 20 the moment when Fate. as
aforesaid. took a hand in Democratic af-
fairs through the instrumentality OF a
thick-witted old fool named Gallagher,
there had been some talk Of Gaynor-
the mayor Of Greater New York It was
known that GaynOr gives at least tech
nicaI allegiance to the Democratic party:
that he was elected mayor, despite some
powerful and more or less rampant op-
position. He was suspected OF consider
able honesty OF motive and integrity Of
purpose; Just why, not many people could
say. right of hand, perhaps He was
rated. somewhat vaguely. as a Demo-
cratic Presidential possibility" but
hardly more than that
But Fate. in q twinkling, shifted the
scenes. Let me present Mr.. Gaynor. via
old fool Gallagher said Fate. And in
stantly a nation-the entire world, in
deed-began to. sit up and take dis
eliminating and analytical notice OF Cay
norl Eagerly the country sought in
formation-in detail and inclusive Of
erything-concerning this man, shot
down. who is Gaynor. all but martyred
on the threshold OF a great crusade for
civic righteousness" inquired a breath
less public?
1t is safe to assert, perhaps, that every
man. woman, and child in this land able
TO read and understand. knows fairly well
by this time all there is to know about
Mr.. Gaynor. The newspapers from Maine
to California and from Michigan 10 the
Gulf have told all about New York's
stricken mayor. And the things these
papers have had 70 tell OF Gaynor are
good-and they were told at an hour
when the public ear and the public heart
were very sympathetic to the mayor. too.
Doubtless, the impressions generally Gre
ated are not only extremely favorable to
Gaynor. but lasting as we'll
Fate. through the instrumentality OF
old fool Gallagher. has presented TO the
country the picture of a Democrat who
may be the next President Of the United
States.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
pOLICEMAN IN HOBBLE sKIRT.
Special officer Dons Disguise in En-
deaVOr TO Arrest n ''MnSher."

Special officer Dons Disguise in En-
deavor 10 Arrest n .'dnSher.v
Ffom the Philadelphia Bulletin.
The ''hobble skirt, much maligned and
dearly beloved. according to the point OF
view. has an ardent admirer in Charlie
Lee. special policeman Of the olney sta
ton, for. with the aid Of the ankle bind
ing importation. he succeeded this morn
ing in taking a prisoner who has been
sought by the police for several weeks
The suspect. a young man, showed a
peculiar partially for women, particu-
larry those dressed in the height Of
fashion. so that Lee. IN making the ar
rest, hundred his man by dressing 70
his taste. The young man was so fas-
cinated by Lees fashionable dress and
mushroom hat that he submitted 10 ar
rest.
For three weeks, the police have been
informed. mysterious person has fire.
Quented each morning the dense growth
OF underbrush and trees in Logan. With
a peculiar shrill whistle not unlike that
OF bird, The mysterious stranger at
LhdNktN the AAleuA4Ou OF women VINO
wait at this point for cars downtown
To men the whistler was invisible, but
women in turning on hearing the sound
could catch a glimpse Of the man dodg-
ing behind the trees. Policemen, de-
tailed TO investigate, searched the vicinity
several times. but the stranger eluded
them each time. The complaints did not
cease. Lee, the special, was assigned
70 the job, but had no more success than
his fellow-policemen A week ago he de-
cided 10 disguise himself TO the liking
Of his man.
Hooking up the back OF his unfamiliar
clothes and adjusting hts blue ''mush-
room" hat TO the proper angle. were in
themselves q task 10 try the patience OF
even a special policeman. but walking
that was worse. After much practice and
numerous falls on the station house floor
he acquired a degree of sure-footedness.
The rest was easy
In his fashionable disguise Lee sta
toned himself at the corner frequented
by the stranger He soon heard the
whistle, and the surprised Young man
was a prisoner Of the pseudo lady
cop"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

'Oh. Americas dirty Streets ex-
claimed Frau Fernand Kennes. Of Brus-
sells, who is at the Shoreham with her
husband and children. I do not like
your cities because OF the condition OF
the highways.
4 find it the same everywhere I 60.
Boston. Buffalo. New York, Philadelphia
everywhere but here in Washington.
Only here do I find the good, clean
streets. I Ike my home cities much bet
ter. ] like your big cities. but 7 do not
Ike your streets"
Frau Kennes' husband IS a surgeon in
Brussels. With their three children and
four friends they have come TO the
United States for a months visit
The whole trip Frau Kennes said.
while enjoyable has not been altogether
satisfactory. She admitted they we're
keenly disappointed in all Of the cities
they visited. as the realizations Of great
ness did not come up to their antieipa-
tons.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
Home News Away from Home

Washingtorians who leave the
city. either for a short or long
stay--whether they 60 20 mountain
or seashoFe. or even across the sea
should not fail to order The
Washington Herald sent 20 them
by mail. Il viii come regularly,
and the addresses will be changed
as often as desired II IS the home
news you will want while away
from home. Telephone Main $500.
giving old ard new address,
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
LIES COMMON THINGS.

The things q everyday are all 50 sweet
The morning meadows wet with dew:
The dance q daisies In the noon: the blue
OF far-of hills where twilight shadows lie.
The night with all its tender mystery Of sound
And silence. and Gods starry sky,
o. hfe-the whole hfe-is far too feet
The things Of every day are all 50 sweet
The common things Of life are all 30 dear,
The waking IN tho warm hahgloom
To find again the cid familiar room,
The scents and sights and sounds that never tire
The homely work, the plans. the lit Of bsby's
laugh.
The cTackle Of the open FIRE;
The waiting. then the footsteps coming near
The opening door. the handclasp. and the kiss
Is heaven not. after an the now and heref
The common things Of life are all % dca-.
-Anonymoca
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

The growing usefulness Of the trolley
was emphasized yesterday by Mrs. Frank
A. Huber, of Marion, Ohio, a guest at ,he
New Willard.
1T is q particularly hard competitor OF
the railroads in my State" she said
Practically every town in the State Is
accessible by trolley which puts 1t in
touch with every other town or city; and
this goes a long way toward evolving a
community OF interests.
The fare is usually cheaper than the
railroad fares 10 Identical points. and
in no case do the combined local fares
exceed the cost Of a journey by railroad.
Around Marion the trolleys run close
race with the Hooking Valley Railroad.
and at occasional points with the Balti-
more and Ohio. For instance. there is
a line from my home. in Marion. straight
to Delaware, then on 20 Columbus Here
one can take another route running
through Logan and Lancaster
This condition is general throughout
the State The main lines have many
spurs which penetrate to parts absolutely
inaccessible TO railroad service.
The trolley also has a high STANDARD
The equipment is modern and comfor-
table. the schedules are convenient, and
the running time is comparatively fast.
From the steady chartering and in
corporation Of new companies and the
requirement Of new rights OF way and
franchises, It is self-evident that he
trolley business in Ohio is seeing its
boom days"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

in either country. with the growth OF
socialistic ideas. paternalism, old-age
pensions, and the rest, both Germany
and Great Britain are not finding their
budgets pleasant things to contemplate.
and both would be willing to call halt.
II they could.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
Erecting a Cure.

From Good Housekeeping.
Physician-Have you any aches or pains
this morning?
Patent-Yes, doctor; It hurts me TO
breathe; in fact, the only trouble now
seems 10 be with my breath.
Physicien-An right I'll give you
something that viii soon stop that.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
Worse THIN Death.

From the Detroit Free Press.
If Or. Cook is actually driven 20 hide himself
in Brooklyn. even Peary ought 10 be satisfied with
his punishment
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Prof Hicks says that the new sun spot
is a volcano with a hole in it big enough
70 swallow the EARTH notes the New
York Evening sun. And If it did swallow
the earth, that would be one swallow
that made something Of a summer, more
over.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
ALITTLE NONSENSE.


HLI II " 7 yin = =
Now the sad vacationisr
Sings his little song;
Views things with a mental twist,
Kids himself along.
Far from family and friends.
Meath a blazing sun,
There he swelters and pretends
He is having fun.
Underneath a blazing sun.
Mid a jaded throng,
Thinks that he is having fun;
Kids himself along.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Llnguists think they have discovered in
Asia clew TO another dead language
Why dig up any more dead ones before
it has been determined precisely whether
Esperanto is a live one?
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
A Tonrh Prnnnsi1inn.

From Harper's Weekly.
Tor q spring chicken, madam" said
Dawson. 7 must confess that consider
this a pretty tough bird
Yes. Mr.. Dawson" replied the land
lady. amiably, but you must remember
that we have had a pretty tough spring.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
onc.tinn of CIn..incntinn.

From the Baltimore American.
Pop. I want to ask you something. "
yes. my son."
Would you class articles about cleo
triclty under the head of current liter
ature?"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
One Opinion.

More talk about the Germans bonn
harding London"
Wei. II they must do II, Il would
be very nice OF them 10 do II in August
wher all the swagger people are out OF
town
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
An Aid to Immunity.

From the New York Herald.
Mosquitoes forced a New York banker
and his party to abandon part Of trip
through Alaska. Prospective visitors ID
Alaska might well begin with a short
stay over in New Jersey.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

This year Mr.. Tom Watson is trying
to go TO Congress himself as a Dem
ocrat," says the Springfield Republican.
Our usually very accurate contemporary
is wrong; Mr Watson is not a candidate
for Congress.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
Then He Departed.

From an Exchange.
Miss Hawtee (sharply)-You ask me to
marry you. Can't you read the answer
In my face?
Mr.. Gaul-Yes; IT'S very plain.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
DIstributIng the Burden.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Arrangements have now bcea made 10 take Presi-
dent Taft to Panama on two battle ships. Splendid
precautioni
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
OF Course Not.

How was the resort where you went?"
The hills and the sunsets were strict
ly up 10 the schedule I suppose I ought
not to kick about any shortcomings in
the grub and the rooms"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

one great objection TO the proposed 215-
cent piece is that its use would make it
approximately impossible for the women
to figure up their bridge losses and
gains
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Col. George Marcellus Bailey. Of Hous-
ton, is contemplating an early visit to
Washington. Mr. Bailey recently won
silk hat on an election bet, and he
knows which town It should be worn in
first
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

From the Boston Transcript
Figg-I read to-day that each star is
the center of the universe.
Fogg-weil. each star generally thinks
she Is
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
A secondary consideration.

From the Toledo Times
Mistress-Nora, saw policeman in
the park to-day kiss baby. I hope you
viii remember my objection to such
things.
Sure, ma'am, no policeman would ever
think Nv kissin' yer baby whin I'm
round"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
international Courtship.

THE duke refuses 20 accept any dowry.
dad"
Good enough; I'm a million dollars IN"
"Shucks. pa; wheE viii you learn ell
quette? The latest thing. is to force the
money on him."
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
First Served.

The man in the street
Is in line
For the bulk OF the heat,
We opine.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
Self Preservation.

From the Kansas City Times.
The Republican party has decided 10 olt the tics
that bind il 10 Senator Millstone Aldrch, Speaker
Milestone Cannon, and Secretary Milestone Bal
lingcr
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
NIore Thnn LiIkeIr.

Many advantages will result from uni
versal disarmament"
That's right Then maybe PlunkvilIe
can get a cannon for the public square f."
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

"A scientist says the grasshopper
serves no useful purpose. He is mis-
taken. Grasshoppers are good fish bait;
and fishing has produced some OF the
most scientific liars this world ever
knew
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Mr.. Hepburn suggests Mr.. "Jeff' Davis;
and Mr.. JEFF" Davis suggests Mr.. Hey
burn. This may suggest TO each the
idea Of enjoining the other II possible
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Every time an automobile runs into
lamp-post or a telegraph pole. II seems
TO get the worst Of Il. This does not ap-
pear 10 discourage the ambitious but
reckless chauffeur in the least. however
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

The new comet was discovered by Rev.
Joel Metcalf. 1t is well. perhaps. that
a minister should undertake the promis-
ing and predicting with reference TO any
thing new in the comet line just now.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

From tire Cleveland Plain Dealer.
rs he fond Of outdoor sports?'
Yes. His wife complains that he even
invites them home to dinner"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

While Indiana has become a greater
bean-eating State than Massachusetts,.
Boston will continue 10 lead all creation.
no doubt in the matter OF codfsh-ball
consumption.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

After all. the Smith-Brown guberna-
torial contest in Georgia must be closer
than some people think Both factions
approve heartily Of the law against bet
ting on elections. recently passed by the
legislature.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Poor 10 knows when the white man
will voluntarily quit robbing the Indian.
It will be when the Indian has nothing
else Of which he may be robbed.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

1T gas Griscom's fault" says Mr..
Timothy Woodruff. Right there is where
AR Loeb heaved a deep sigh Of relief,
no doubt
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Thc PiIErim,s ProErrnr.

Prom the Chicago Record-Herald
Tie gentlemen who have been walking home from
Reno are beginning 70 arrive.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
The Call of Private interests.

From the Birmingham Ledger
It's almost time for Balinger's private business
interests OF health TO require his retirement from
oficial life.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

An English writer says. American
women make poor wives" He must
admit, however, that they occasionally
are useful in keeping bankrupt English
husbands out Of the poorhouse.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

"Watermelons may be had for a song
in Texas" says the Dallas News. And
the majority OF requests are filed in rag
time Of course.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

The more the Republican party seeks
to untangle its troubles, the worse tangle
It gets into. apparently.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

7 see you go TO all the barefoot
dances"
Yes; I'm beginning to understand art
now"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Mr. Bristow and Mr.. Murdoch are both
former editors. This aimply shows what a
fog the editor can raise on occasions, II
he so inclines.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

While the statesmen Of Spain wrestle
with the crisis now upon that once proud
country. little King Alfonso is trying on
picture hats in London millinery estab-
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

From the Dallas News.
The alchemists Of old were not in It
compared with those OF to-day, who con-
vert hot air into gold.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Uncle Joe has found that he can
not boss Kansas" notes the Mexican
Herald. Wen, honors are even as 70 that
Kansas can not boss "Uncle Joe" either
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

So many people profess TO favor the
back to the farm" movement that II Is
somewhat astonishing more people do not
60 back
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Coffee County. Ga. has barred near
beer because local sentiment favors tee
totalism. OF course
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
A FashionnbIe Nov.

1t takes a lot Of people to make up
the world"
Il thought the number had been Off
cialiy fixed at 400"
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

shells minerals. &C. were also collected
and brought home, The results Of the
expedition were. in a word. such as re-
flectad the highest honor upon the ma
tional government. under whose auspices
it was organized. and upon the gallant
officers and men TO whom 1t was in
trusted.
This expedition was fruitful Of the most
important results in connection with the
geography and chartography Of the South
Pacific Upon his return he published. IN
Eve octave volumes, en- account or his
explorations and to these were afterward
added eleven other volumes. an atlas, OF
which he. himself was the author OF one
on meteorology.
Upon his return home charges were
preferred against Wilkes by some Of his
officers. They were investigated by a
court-martiaI. and he was acquitted Of
all except illegally Furnishing some of his
crew. for which he was reprimanded.
The first expedition into the antarctic
region was that OF a French merchant
Capt Bouvet. in 17S9 in which he made
some important discoveries. But the first
voyage OF Importance to Southern seas
was that Of Capt. Cook. in 1772-5. On
January Il, lT73. Cook crossed the ant
arctic circle for the hsst time in that
vicinity. After Cooks visit, every year
has found explorers in that section. and
efforts are now under foot TO attempt
the discovery OF the south pole.
On August Is the first child Of English
parents. Virginia Dare. vas born on the
American continent at Roanoke Va. IN
1857. It is the date OF the battle OF
Gravelotte. in 1870. August IS is the birth
day of Dr. Henry Hammond, the English
divine d6O9; Justice Nathan Clifford
1SGs): Charles Francis Adams. the Ameri-
can statesman uS0O; Francis Joseph.
the Emperor OF Austria GSS0); Fighting
Bob Evans uSlO. and Marshall Field.
the merchant dS35. It IS the date Of the
death OF Empress Helena. mother Of Con-
stantine the Great 32s and DR.. James
Beattie. the English poet QsOQ.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

From the Yonkcrs Statesman.
Bnl-Don't you ike to see a dog chew
ing a bone?
Jill-Yes, II it's not one Of my own.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

Add "superfiuous information" - Mr.
Bryan announces that he viii not re-
tire from politics
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

lishments. The Spanish statesmen doubt
less appreciate HIS majestys thought
fulness.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18
AT THE HOTELS.

r. Kagami. Of Tokyo, Japan, a we'll
known lawyer and graduate Of Tokyo
University. with T. Horikeshi and K.
HorIkeshi, IS at the shoreham- The trio
are touring the United states for the
purpose Of studying American customs,
architecture, and dress. They are men
OF wealth and prominence in their own
country. and are studying America with
keen interest.
Mr.. Kagami said last night. Wash
lngton is the most beautiful city we have
seen in this country. We find the Ameri-
can people much more hospitable than
we had expected. As TO our country.
want 20 say that we are more and more
adopting European customs On the
streets Of Tokyo can be seen hundreds
OF our people wearing the English and
American crush hat. bit with the long
silk kimono In some instances. however.
English suits are used. As you know.
the custom in Japan has always been 10
go bare-headed. The adoption OF the
soft-hat style Of headdress Is one step
in the direction Of European dress.
4 believe the time viii soon come
when all the people Of Japan. especially
IN the cities viii adopt the European
costume. AS 10 the houses OF Tokyo.
they are more and more becoming Eng
lish and American in architecture. both
interior and exterior. One Of the greatest
institutions Of T45yo is the Law Uni
versity. II is one Of the finest in the
world. has all departments. and the
terms for tuition are made low 70 Mt the
pocketboOk Of the student, hundreds Of
the poorer ones paying only 3 yen a
month"
The Capitals weather for the past few
days is especially relished by H r.
Chapman, who is stopping at the Raleigh.
"Of course" he admitted 81 know this
IS exceptional weather. but have been
somewhat timid about my visit to your
city after the reports Of its torridity
which I have heard nearly everywhere
have been.
I do not believe. though. It has any
thing on Chicago. ChicagO's mercury
gets away up in 'farthest north lots of
/ times, and even your Southern cities do
not reach its class. That is peculiarly
/ due TO Chicago's penchant for doing
things thoroughly. We 20 the limit on
everything.
The real beauty Of ChicagOs attrac-
ton as a summer refuge comes at night.
/ Soon after nightfall the lake winds get
/ in their effective work. ana the place is
made positively delightful One gets
/ every opportunity for a good sound rest
! during the night, and the heat OF the
next day can be considered in the ma
tUre Of an incident"
Chicago. Mr.. Chapman added. is under
/ going a radical change in the West side.
1 This. he said. is due 10 the big changes
and alterations wrought by the new
/ 100000 station OF the Chicago and
1 Northwestern Railroad and its new APP
/ proaches and sheds. In addition. the
/ Pennsylvania Railroad has bought in
several big business blocks and viii soon
begin the erection Of an up-to-date
depot. in line with the general improve
ments over its system.
The new post-ofice, TO be erected on
the West Side. Mr.. Chapman said. viii
combine with the two new railroad sta
tons 10 make the west bank Of the Chi
cagO River an especially desirable sec
ton.
The Washington herald., 1910-08-18

The fuse was in the governors mes
sage. Preston had touched the match
to 1t. The explosion that followed blew
the convict, system into a million frag-
ments
1t was while he lay dying that the
great fight ragged.