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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
An Adjoining Aid.

The New York newspapers are giving
publicity to a military job which awaits
a man who possesses what IS described
as social standing. money, zeal, and
Incidentally military information.
This position is that of aid-de-camp to
the commanding officer of the First Bril-
gade Of the New York National Guard
which officer is entitled to two aids, one
position being now filed by the wealthy
son Of H. II. Rogers. the late Standard
Oh magnate. The announcement of quail
fcations appears to be made in sincerity
and seriousness. It would be interesting
to know why an aid on the staff of
militia brigade commander must have
anything more than zeal and military
qualifications, unless there has been a
failure to get away from the purely
ornamental function of militia officers of
the past
The people who are paying literally for
the development Of the organized militia.
the members of which are supplied with
clothing and arms, receive instruction
and are transported and subsisted in the
costly maneuvers. have a right TO expect
some return for the outlay It must be
considered that the militiamen are. for
the most part. Jealous in their work, and
IL Is known that many Of them give up
much Of their time gratuitously for the
drills and other duties connected with
their voluntary service.
1t ought to create dissatisfaction among
those who take militia work seriously to
learn that a brigade commander is seek
ing an aid who shall be prominent in
society and possess wealth enough to
crafty the exploitation Of himself In
lines which are anything but military.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
GaIveston's Great Causeway.

The great causeway over Galveston
Bay. which 1t is expected viii be COM
pleted toward the close OF the current
year, viii be little more than two miles
in length The arched bridge portion of
it win extend for 2,472 feet, and the road
way, or embankment portion. about S.170
feet. There will be lift drawbridge with
a clear span Of 100 feet The bridge viii
be ~ feet wide, OF which p feet viii be
devoted to standard gauge railway tracks
and II feet for electric interurban rail-
way and county highway. The arched
portions of the viaduct will be IS feet
wide, of which q feet will be for the
steam railway tracks. Is feet for the in
terurban railway, and p feet for county
highway and city water mains. There
viii be % arches Of 20 feet span. On the
embankmeat section the top VIII be 10
feet wide. of which 30 feet Will be re-
served for the steam railways, q feet
for the electric interurban railway, and
4S feet for the county highway. The rails
viii he about Il feet above average low
tide. and the estimated cost Of the con-
struction Of the entire work is very
nearly $4,000 exclusive Of the APP
proaches from the shore.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
PEOPLE AND THINGS.
Making A violin.

AAahAhE ttoltns
In manufacturing a violin three kinds
OF wood are invariably employed-maple,
pine, and ebony. For the back OF the in
strument, for the neck, the side pieces,
and the bridge maple is used. The belly.
the bar, the coins and Nplocks, the side
Innings, and the sound POST are made of
pine while ebony is used for the finger
board. the tailboard. the nut. the guard
for string Of tailboard. the pegs. and the
button. The number Of pieces which go
to make up an ordinary violin Is sixty
nine. Here is a lost Of them: Back. 2
pieces; belly, ?; coins and blocks, s; sides,
g; side lining. Y; bar. 1; purfings. a;
neck, /; finger board. /; nut. 1; bridge. 1:
tailboard. l; string for tailboard, /; guard
for string, i sound post. /; strings, 4;
pegs, L.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
ENOUGH.

Oh, what is enough for one, my love.
rs always enough for two.
The stars and the MONDAY sun, nv love
Win satisfy me and you
One roof is enough to cover US twain.
One little umbrsl for the days Of rain.
One little love song with a soft refrain
VIII certainly nicely do
Oh. what is enough for one. my love
Is always enough for two.
There's heat enough in ton, my love,
For any fond lovers true.
One coy parlor win serve US well.
One diningroon, with one dinner bell.
And one little cook and a hired gel"
Nll carry as nicely through.
Oh. what is enough for one, my love.
Is always enough for two.
And when the cid day is done, my lore.
III prove it with Joy TO you.
III show you how one dear little chair
One sweet little sea by the mOOnlit shore.
At twilight time for a loving pair
Who know how to bill and COO,
Yes what is enough for one. ny love,
Is always enough for two.
In troubled time OF In fun. my love
One portion viii always do.
One dear little home with one front door,
One sweet little sea by the mO0nlit shore.
One heart, one soul, one mother in-IaW
Is ample for me and you
eCarlyle Smith. in Saturday Evening Post
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

TREES OF TRADITION.

In legends live a lot of trees
Which have been widely sung.
We still can see
The willow tree
On which the harp was hung.
The wOodman still retains his az;
In fact, he doesn't dare
To touch a Dough;
IT'S growing now
That tree we babe him spare.
We go back to the chestnut tree
And view It's spreading top,
And visit with
The honest smith
Who runs the village shop.
But of the legendary trees
That you and I recall,
The cherry tree,
As you'll agree.
Is greeenst OF them all.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
In re DIR Cook.
hubbard. in the Philistine.

Ebert Hubbard. in the Philiztine
The fact that DR.. Cook hasn't proved
that he has been TO the north pole is no
proof that he hasn't. His claim that the
original records are in Etah. from whence
Peary refused to bring them, may be
true. Also chew on this: Marco Polo was
voted, not the greatest traveller Of his
time, but the biggest liar OF his age: and
Columbus died IN chains. repudiated and
disgraced as a pretender and a cheat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Mr.. Samuel Anderson Roddenberys OF
Georgia, arrives tomorrow to take his
seat in the House Of Representatives as
the successor to the late Mr.. Griggs.
Congress, Mr., Roddenbery; Mr.. Rodden-
berry. Congress. Go it. Congress: go it,
Roddenbery!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Still Ruzziuu

From the Norfolk Yirginian-P Pilot
The Virginian-Pilot will not believe that the bee
has deserted Mr.. BDsns bonnet until there shall
have proceeded from his own lips an uneuuiYocaI
statement that he viii not offer again for the
empty honor OF conducting his party 10 defeat Five
simple words viii place him beyond misounstrlction
SO long as they are withheld we shall construe his
silence Affirmative Of the survival Of that
prurieut itch for leadership which has already sur
vTed three disastrous campaigns
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

A man down in Chile admits" he is
DR.. Cook. and says, with evident en-
thusiasm, and very cOnvincingly." that
he will yet prove that he discovered the
north pole" The story reads as If he
may be the good doctor, really and truly,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Republicans have won in Philadelphia
by sweeping majority" notes the In
dianapolls News. After every such sweep
ing. however, the situation appears even
more seriously in need Of cleaning I'D
than ever before.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Little at a Time.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Patience-They say she got all her fur
uiture on the installment plan?
Patrice-She did. She has had four hus-
bands. and she got little furniture with
each one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Object of the investigation.

From the indianapolis Star.
Senator'S Nelson and Root are oUnscientiously en-
deasoring to make it clear to Mr.. CLAWS that the
object Of the investigation was not so much 10 in
vestigate Balnger as it was TO humiiate Piuchot
and CLAWS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

why is that woman so suspicious of
you?"
Well. it's this way: We live in the
same apartment house, and once. In an
unguarded moment, 1 called on her"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Our greatest fear Is that the Peary dis
pute now pending in Congress may result
in a new series Of magazine articles and,
perhaps, some additional Chautauqua
outbursts next summer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

From TT BitA
Drill Sergeant tafter three hours steady
drill with the new recruitl-Rlght about
face.
New Recruit mot movlnsl-Thank Coci.
ness I'm right about something az last
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Made Over.

''Strange." said the editor, that this
anecdote Of George Washington has never
been In print before"
1T has been In print before" explained
the cheerful hack writer. ''but not at
tached to George Washington"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
COrncob Pipes.

Very few smokers. comparatively, who
have a fondness for the real American
pipe-the corneob-are aware Of the fact
that acres upon acres Of land in Ohio.
Illinois, Missouri, and Nebraska are de-
voted exclusively TO the production OF
cobs suitable for fashioning into pipe
bowls. The grain produced here is, of
course, marketed, but the cob on which
this grain grows Is the real harvest, and
is cut carefully into proper lengths.
smoothed, and polished. The most ex-
pensive article on the market in the way
Of corncob pipes is a nest OF six bowls,
with an amber mouthpiece mounted in
silver, which may be obtained for the
slight layout OF about $3.50, Corncob
pipes now so to every country In the
world where smoking is practice. They
are especially In favor In Australia and
New Zealand, where they are regarded
as characteristieally American In suggest
Ing the idea Of Yankee ingenuity. With
Engiishmen. probably the greatest pipe
smoking people on the globe. It is diff
ferent. however. for the briar pipe ranks
highest in their estimation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

IF you have chuck steak salary. don't
try to live in poTterhOuse style" advises
the Birmingham Age-Herald Because, of
course. It will be found difficult enough
to live even in near-chuck steak style
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

cuss the situation with Them The idea
being. presumably. that a lot of genuinely
discreet talk may be made to cover a
multitude Of sins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
where the Objection Lies.

From the Charleston News and Courier
correspondent wishes TO know why we object 70
an income tax. We do not for it would not bother
What We object TO is the Federal government
collecting it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

"A Chicago minister insists that there
will be no men In heaven" says the Nor
folk Virginian-Pilot. What becomes Of
the men, IL that be true? The real ones
surely do not go to the other place
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Mania for Enacting Laws.

From the Philadelpnia Record
The bill introduced into Congress for Federal coz
troll Of automobiles is the latest example Of the in
tolerable itch for enacting laws.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
A Preference.

These dancing tables may be well
In their own way;
But, as for me. I'd rather see
a good ballet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Republican Congressman, OF the Middle
West especially, are said to be extremely
anxious for an early adjournment of Con-
gress, In order that they may meet
their constituents face to face and dis
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
As the Committee Sees 1t.

From the Baltimore American.
The Rivers and Harbor Committee Of Congress
must believe that the Mississippi River is bigger
than the whole Atlantic OCEAN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

The contention that cit is immaterial
whether Senator Lodge or Senator Elkins
heads the committee to investigate the
high cost Of living is sound. 1t is i'm
material
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
The Real Congress-

From he Ohio Stats Journal
The real Congress Is very few people anyhow
and the rest might stay at home. The most they do
is 70 attend TO personal affairs with which legfsla-
ton is incumbered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
stIH Useful.

DO the old classics still seI?"
'Oh. yes" answered the book dealer.
''They have their uses. They I'LL up lots
Of space in bookcase, and nobody wants
TO borrow them"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

For twenty-four hours or SO Mr.. Roose-
Welt put Gondokoro on the map. That will
give the natives something TO talk about,
even unto the third and fourth genera
tons.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

with Mr.. William Jennings Bryan. The
tanning and civilization Of Mr.. Bailey is
evidently to be attempted along heroic
lines at last.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Women have one attribute of genius
long hair" says the Milwaukee Sentinel
The female genius however almost In
variably wears her hair short. Ever
notice that?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

That country having no protective tar
ihf system upon which to fix RESPONSE
bility for hard times. expensive living, and
SO forth and so on. must occasionally be
hard up for a scapegoat, nevertheless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
The Fame of Cannon.

From tho Charleston News and Courier.
In reply to a question recently asked an immi-
grant TO who was the Oar he replied. "Cauno1."
Evidently the man is as famous abroad as he is In
this country
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
His Natural Diet.

The early robin Of the press must rather
hungry be; but finds some sustenance, 1
guess, from Georges cherry tree
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Young Mr.. CLAWS iisps. but the man
who thinks he is one Of those Algernon
Percival Reginald sort OF persons has
another think coming-and pretty quick,
too.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

February 20 Revolutionary soldier
who commanded at
David c the actor 171G) Joseph jefferson
man. the phanthropst Q792i Henry Stanbe
son QSoS and Gen John Ellis Wool who
4 this
1874 and James OF Scotland In
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
A Violent Assumption.

From the Augusta Herald.
Col. James Hamilton lewis predicts that NJ
Roosevelt viii tum Democrat. But that seems
violent assumption Just because he has killed a few
elephants.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
An EASY Comnromisr.

Prom the Detroit EIee Press.
A gold medal and q vote Of thanks are what Com
mander Peary viii probably set from Congress.
Why doesn't Congress merely subscribe to the mag
azns he's writing for. and let II 20 at that?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

A nice, cute little airship may now be
bought for $3.50. Why not provide all or
your castles in Spain with airships7
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

In all this ground hog chatter, the. wise
man takes no stock. He knows It's
spring-the real. sure thing-because
(ahem) there's book"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

One must admit, whatever the Arkan-
sans faults and shortcomings may be.
that Senator "Jeff" Davis has the eour-
age Of his suspicious!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Mr.. George Marcellus Bailey, Of the
Houston Post. has been nominated by an
outraged contemporary for the Vice Presi-
dency Of the United States on q ticket
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Atlanta has just voted a little old
100000 bond issue. Atlanta imagines
that sum will just about pay for a nice,
new spring frock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Young Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt, whose
salary at present is a lordly SIS per week,
is to be married soon. Cheer up. Where
there's will there's always way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
Mr.. Taf,,s Peaceful wav

From the Baltimore American
President Taft makes his big stick felt without
knocking any one down or leaving any bad bruises
behind
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Something Wrong

Hubby. is my hat on right?"
Il hardly think so. I can stin see ons
OF your eyes"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
1t Dates hack.

''Who started this deforestation ques-
ton. anyhow"
Little George Washington"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Looking straight at Senator Gordon. one
Is inclined more and more to advise
Mississippi to let well enough alone!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

I'VE move that Senator Dick be retired
as rear admiral says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. Wei, It is ohio's move, all
right
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
Briefly Answered,

From the ST. Louis Star.
What were you engaged in before
marrying your husbsnd7'
"a canoe-S
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

What has become of Mr.. Edison's $1,000
house, s-good-as-the-S50 00-variety?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

There IS no opposition manifested by
Tibetans 20 traders. who are now psss-
Ing freely between Calcutta and LaSsa.
according TO John 3. Morton. O. Cacai-
ia, who was seen az the New Willard.
and who discussed the advance OF Crsna
upon the seat OF the Tlbe;an govennent
at LsssR-
1T seems 70 mt that china has ~
ceived assurances by either Japan or
some other foreign power that tbey would
not oppose her advance On Lassa Gns
taking actual possession Of the place."
said Mr.. Morton. TT is vel known t.-s1
England has had her ewes On Tibet Tor
many years. and 81 is equally vel gnovu
that the whole world has been watching
England's movements toward LASS
TT would not be safe for EnElaod e.
this time to occupy Tibet. OF any pan
thereof, when the feeline of 'Asls Cor the
AsiaticS' is so strong al over that part 81
the world. China is taking ADVANTAGE o.
this sentiment and IS Strengthening her
position in Tibet before any other power
can forestau her. Ii must he admitted
that the influence OF the English All oy-e~
East India is diminishing rapidly. Eng-
land hencctorth VIII emily be found 10 -
acting on the defensive; never agsin On
the offensive IN that pari OF the world
Henry H George. OF New York sn ex-
porter of American manufactures. Who
spends considerable time In Paris every
yesr, in speaking or hish prices 81 food
stuffs said last night at the Raleigh thst
Paris cats the flesh daily from saeN 90
5o.0o0 pounds Of bones These ara 81
lected in the yards tn the suburbs whore
they undergo q rigid examination. Men
shovel them on an endless belt 81 lesthsr
a couple Of feet wide. which Is kept run
ming st moderate rate Of speed ever
rollers
Five OF six women are lined Ur hestie
Il and as the bones pass them thew Povnee
with trained Judgment upon those which
have special value. The rest are auto
matiCally loaded on carts. The bones
which they select figure an over the world
as ivory Buttons are eut IRON shoulder
blades and also sticks Tor fans
Marrow bones make pretty NAPKIN
@lngs and pincushion frames without
|sAuch work IN the lathe Outlet bones
are used Cor toothbrush handles. TIE
rejected bones are treated With henRine
for the extraction OF the tat This be-
comes soap and candles The bones them
selves may be boiled up into Esletiu on
calcined into bone black"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20

Speaking of downward revision, how
ever, there are English cOronets.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-06
POOR TINE FOR AUTOS
New Orleans Speed Carnival Draws
Star Drivers, But Track
Is Slow.

New Orleans, Feb. 5.-Poor time was
made today at the opening of the New
Orleans automobile speed carnival Such
drivers as De Palma, Barney Oldfield and
Ben Keisher scored far below their rec
ords.
The fifth race, a ten-nile event, attract
ed some interest when OldfieId remained
behind De Palma for eight miles, finally
overtaking him and going to the front be-
fore the ten miles were finished.
In the fourth race, twenty-five miles,
for stock cars Of all classes, Leigh
Lynch, driving a Jackson car, crashed
through the fence which surrounded the
fair grounds track. He escaped injury,
however. Barney Oldfield, who was al
ready leading in a Knox car, won easily.
Summary:
First race, twenty miles, stock cars.
with piston displacement from 301 to 450
inches-Jackson Oeigh LYNCH, q min
Fulton), second; Buick q. W. J. Fritsch),
third,
Second race, five miles, free-for-all-
Fiat (Ralph de Palma), 4 minutes Il sec
onds, won; Daracq ben Kirsherl sec
ond Barney Oldfield was forced to retire
at end Of first half-mile on account of
tire trouble.
Third race, ten miles, open to all, anna
teur driving, stock cars-Fiat &C. s.
Bragg, New York, won 10 minutes Sc
natD, second. Three entries; two fin
ished.
Fourth race, for stock cars of all
classes, twenty-five miles-Knox odd
field) won, 26 minutes 40 seconds; Buick
Fritsch). second; Jackson OynchO went
through the fence in the fifteenth mile.
Lynch was unhurt. Jackson No. 2 ODE
laney) dropped out at the ninth mile
Fifth race, ten-mile handicap, free for
all-F1at de Palma(, 10 seconds, won;
Knox (Oidfield), % seconds, second
Daracq (Kirscher), scratch, third.
Sixth race, five miles, special-Benz
(Oldfield), won. Time-:33 As. Daracq
(Kirscher), second. No other entries.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-02-06
At Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Feb. Sat Moncrief park
today the Old Town handicap went to
Pulka after a gruelling stretch duel with
Old Honesty and Sotemia, tbs three
named crossing the imaginary wire noses
apart. Summaries:
First race, three furlongs, purse-Isabel
Case, 2 to 1, won; Rye Straw, 10 to 1,
second; Lady Stalwart, even, third. Tima
"A 1-5.
Second race, mile, seIling-Smug, Y to L,
won; Fulfill, 16 to :, second; Fair Louise,
13 to g. third. Time-1:4 2-5.
Third race. six furlOngs, purse-Jack At
kin, to 5, won; Magazine, 40 to 1, sec
ond; John Griffin, 8 to l, third. Time
LIZ rs.
and a Quarter-Pulka. 9 to l. won; Old
Honesty, to 1, second; Sotemia, to 2,
third. Time-2:06 10.
Fifth race, six furlongs. selling-Dr.
Barley, to 1, won; Top Note, to s.,
second; Campion. Z to 2, third. Time
1:12 AS.
Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth, SELL
ing-High Range. 6 to 1, won; Paradise
Queen, to l, second; John Carroll, IL
to 5, third. Time-1:46.