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The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
Don't Give Up the Ship p

Commodore Perry drew from a locker
a large. square blue flag on which APP
peared in white letters the dying words
OF the gallant Lawrence: Don't give up
the ship This said Perry, shall be
the signal for action""
That was September 9. 1913 Next day
the battle of Lake Erie began and was
fought to that conclusion that has made
one of the most glorious pages in Amer
lean naval history. the conclusion so pa
triotically and ably summed up by Com
modore Perry in his hastily written dis
patch Of September 70:
we have met the enemy, and they are
ours"
1t is fifty to celebrate this event in
American history that committee of the
interstate board of the "Perry's Victory
Centennial is appearing before the pres
ent Congress. The appeal is in support
of a bill introduced by Gen. Keller, of
Ohio, appropriaung S25OOc0 for a celebra-
ton. during the summer of 1913, in honor
of the iOoth anniversary of the battle of
Lake Erie.
We can imagine few historical events
the centennial of which is filter to be
celebrated than that of the battle of Lake
Erie, for il calls for a celebration of pa
triotism at high tide 1t is not a oele-
bration that belongs TO one State but to
the nation as a s.r4,'e The State of Ohio
started the movement, bat the States Dor
dering on the Great Lakes soon Joined.
and then came in. as active participants.
Rhode Island, the birthplace of Perry,
and Kentucky. which points out that two
thirds of the soldiers in the army of
Gen William Henry Harrison were Ken
tuckians. But other States have agreed
to participate. and there is no doubt that
in its ultimate form the celebration Of
this centennial viii be in all essentials a
national celebration.
It does not seem that plans for the Perry
memorial have. as yet. taken quite dea-
mite shape; perhaps this was impractioable
until it could be known what aid could be
expected from Congress. But there seems
TO be a set purpose TO make the memorial
something more permanent and of greater
fitness 20 the deed it commentaries than
a mere celebration. 1t has been proposed
TO erect a wireless telegraph and meteoro-
logical station somewhere in the vicinitj
of Put-in-Bay, with the object OF redue-
ing the losses on the Great Lakes. which
last year amounted to 100000 in property
and ninety-two lives. Such a memorial
to Commodore Perry would be in every
way most fitting; but, of course. with
this permanent feature there would go so
much of the exposition idea as to make
the event of educational. historic and
patriotic interest The matter Is one in
which all patriotic societies. educational
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
HOMEOPATHIC MORALIzING
An ID Herald Philosonherl


Riches is but a poor passport into
heaven
Justice is what you get when you
win your case.
A high hat often viii gain you more
respect tian fame.
Never offer advice to your friends If
you wish to retain them.
Honesty is the best policy. but you had
better count your change anyway.
When a fellow takes a risk. and Il
comes Of. he is a hero; if not he is fool. .
Aristocracy is often made up of folks
who have to look ich no matter how poor they
may be.
Grumblng is some peoples hobby. II
you would make them happy give them something
10 be miserable about
There are four ways of obtaining a rise
in this best Of all worlds, aiFshiIs. infuenoe dyna
mite. and hard work
The only people who are willing to lend
you any money usually are those who have Just
parted with their last dollar.
Most fathers spend hours to make baby
laugh but when the hid grows up it puts in over,
time to make the cid man cry.
do not believe in those good old times
that people so Euch talk about They are, IKE
some pictures. They look better at distance
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
Extradition to Italy.

In ordering the surrender 10 the italian
authorities of an American citizen ae-
cused of murder in Italy, and who fed
to this country for refuge. the State De-
par Tse-t has acted worthily, following
the only course open 10 a nation whose
dealings with other friendly nations have
always been notable for houor and fair
ness. The only grounds on which it was
hoped to save the American citizen in
question from extradition to Italy were
that Italy had failed to live up to
the terms of the extradition treaty, and
refused to allow Italians who had COM
mitted crimes in America TO be brought
back here for trial.
With nations, as with individuals, two
wrongs do not make a right. and with
what Italy chooses to regard as moral
and honest We. as a nation, need have
no concern. What we-what our State
DEPARTMENTS concerned about is that
we should live up to our agreements
honestly and without excuses. The
treaty of extradition is in force as far
as We are concerned. Nothing that Italy
has done in the past can nullify our
obligations 20 live up to our word. and
now that a concrete instance has arisen,
IL is our duty to keep our pledge.
In declining 20 send Italian criminals
back to these shores after they have
fed home for refuge, Italy has justified
herself-or attempted toby pointing out
that under the Italian laws an Italian
may be tried and condemned for crimes
committed even in the United States.
while our law has no jurisdiction over
crime committed by a subject of the
United States in Italy; so that if the
alleged murderer whose case has
brought the question TO a point is not
sent back to Italy, he cannot be tried at
all but must be freed.
With the man accused or the Lake
Como crime. with the sympathy that may.
rightly. be felt for his family, we have
little or nothing to do. The accused has
confessed his crime; only fair trial can
bring out facts of justification in miti-
cation of any punishment that may be
ordered. But that any self-confessed
murderer should escape scot-free surely
is not in the interest of humanity or
morals. The question of public policy,
not less than the question of national
honor. supports the State Department
in its ruling.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
HUMAN NATURE IN WASHINGTON
By FRED C. KELLY.

James NJ. Cox, newspaper publisher
from Dayton. Ohio. who represents the
Third Ohio district, has probably the
worst signature in Congress. When he
signs his name il looks like a cross be-
tween a diagram showing the movements
of given railroad stock during a panic
and the line Of march Of a highborn
hen through 4 suburbante's so radish
bed.
If one wanted TO vex James Wilson.
Secretary of Agriculture. a good plan
would be to drop into his Office and be-
gin 10 talk about Luther Burbank and
his horticultural doings The more you
brag about Burbank. the more annoyed
Secretary Wilson is likely to become
Secretary Wilson just simply can't see"
Burbank at ALL Burbank comprises his
chief aversion.
When be was driving over the dountry
in his campaign last fail. Representative
Carl Anderson. OF Ohio. made II point
10 step in at every red schooIhouse he
came to- He would introduce himself to
the teacher and ask If he could be Of
service in the WY OF providing garden
seeds or public dsShments for the school,
But his real object in stopping was to
give the TEACHER chance 10 invite him
in TO address the school And talking 10
the youngsters broke the monotony Of
delivering political addresses to crowds
Of bewhiskered grown-ups He would
repeat the usual platitude "Obey your
parents. my young friends, and then
end by making the customary sugges-
ton that as many as knew the name Of
the President OF the United States, kindly
indicate By elevating the right hand. A
substantial working majority We're usu-
ally aware OF the name OF the Chief
Executive
And how many have ever seen the
PRESIDENT" asked Anderson, By way Of
variation. at one school
A lad OF six. with hair the color of
young hyson tea, was the only one that
raised his hand. Anderson asked him
where the President was when he saw
him.
Hanging up in the window Of Browns
grocery" he replied.
But asking the name of the President
wasn't all that Anderson did. He had an
expert penman along with him. and this
penman wrote the name of the President
on the blackboard with beautiful -four
ishes. Then Anderson inquired II any
body knew the name OF the Congressman
from that district. After one bright
little child had said that Ii was a man
of the name Of Anderson. the Congress
man had his penman assistant write the
name on the blackboard and also on little
cards. which were distributed 10 each
child for a souvenir. with instructions "a
take them home and show their parents
what fine penman had been 10 the
school that day And
Well when the election results were
counted - Anderson had a plurality OF
nearly l5,0o0-the largest plurality ever
received by a Democratic Congressman
in Ohio
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13

TAe reelection % Clarence b. Miller as
Representative from the Eighth Minnesota
district is of more than passing interest
to the jokers and kidders of the country.
For Miller was elected originally on a
Joke platform Until MilIer's election two
years ago. the Eighth district had been
represented for long time by Adam
Bede, who was regarded as the wit Of
the House. Any time Of the day or night.
Bede, if called upon, was ready with his
joke.
And Bede's reputation as sort of dig
nihed eut-up was no small factor in his
denomination and election over and over
again. Bede wouldn't talk so much about
the tariff in his speeches as he would tell
funny stories, and by his georgecohan
method of always leaving them laughing
when he said good-by." he invariably
won.
Two years ago one OF the Republican
leaders back IN the Eighth Minnesota dis
trict got out of patience with Bede over
something. so runs the tale. and he pick
ed out Miller. who is young. college bred,
and smart, to beat Bede for the Republic
can nomination.
Bede started out making speeches and
telling funny stories, but Miller's man
ager had a stenographer on hand taking
all the stories. and from then on during
the rest Of the campaign Miller was billed
Just one or two days ahead OF Joker
Bede. Wherever he spoke he told Bede $
stories When Bede came along and told
his own stories the crowd had heard. and
folks in the audience began 10 exchange
glances with each other. Bede thought
up some new onss. but they didn't help
much for they were all telegraphed
ahead 10 Miller by the stenographer
whom Miller's manager had hired.
That campaign marked the downfall OF
Bede both as a Congressman and as a
comedian.
Justice Charles f. Hughes. Of the SUI
preme court, before resigning the gov
ernorship of New York. is said to have
discovered last summer a brand of New
York State provincialism.
The governor was spending his vaca-
ton, as he usually does. tramping IN the
AdirondaclSs, one morning ne fell into
conversation with an old guide in regard
TO a burned area on the nearest noun
tainside
What ever started the fire that
wrought all that damage7" asked the
new Supreme Court justice
wall" replied the native. with his
Adirondack draw. Il really don't know.
Tell has II that it was started from
campfres"
He paused a moment, and hughes stood
wondering who Tell was-whether he bore
relation 10 William Tell or not, and why
he should be cited as authority. The
old guide continued:
But accordin' 20 Aaron Simpsons tell
Il was done deliber tly" Then the gov
erRor knew that he had stumbled on a
new synonym for Mime Rumor" and
they say"
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
Size Of the Next House.

Il is a duty, grown out Of custom TO
make the apportionment to determine the
size Of the House of Representatives at
the short session following the taking
OF the census. This House viii, there
fore face the problem Of deciding whether
ii Will raise the apportionment on
account of the Unexpectedly great in
crease in our population. and thereby keep
the House at its present size. or retain
the present appoFtionment and increase
the number of Representatives.
If the apportlonment be increased from
its present number, which is 1912 for
each Representative, 10 the new ratio Of
235,223 the size of the next House will
be about the same as that of the present
House. BY so doing. four states would
gain two Representatives each, and seven
states would gain one each. But ten
States would lose one each: and some of
these, notably Maine can hardly afford
TO sustain this loss.
The thought that if the size of the
House be Increased. the larger body will
be unwieldy and that the progress of
legislation will be retarded does not ap-
pear TO be supported by a comparison
OF the House Of Representatives OF the
United States with similar popular rep
resentative bodies of Europe and else
where There are such cases as the
House of Commons of England and the
Chamber OF Deputies OF France that ex-
ceed this House in actual number of
members; while in the great majority
Of cases such bodies in foreign countries
are relatively very much larger than in
the United States. No complaint is
heard OF any mechanical difficulties exist
ing among them or OF imperfections in
the representation OF the people arising
from their size. They are in no way
cumbersome. nor are sessions prolonged
unduly through this feature.
In principle, close representation and
small constituencies favor the democratic
ideas of popular government. one of the
most notable examples of good govern
ment in the world is the case of little
Switzerland. where the size of the pop
ular federal body is out of all proportion
when compared with that of the United
States. 1t is true that the powers of the
cantons of that country are very much
larger in matters Of local government
than are either the State or municipal
powers here. Nevertheless. there is suf-
hcient to engage the attention and to call
forth the best administrative efforts OF
the national government. even under
these conditions
The distraction that comes to a men,
Der OF the House OF Representatives in
the United states is far greater than is
generally known. The faithful and careful
discharge of all the duties that fan upon
him in the course Of a session of Con-
gress is now extremely onerous. The
amount OF legislation that goes over from
session 10 session can in part be traced
to the inability OF one member to give
proper attention to all Of the interests
OF a large constituency, The smaller
areas and more compact districts lead to
a subdivision OF the work and to better
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

The progressives about the Capitol are
much elated over the appointment OF
Prof. B. II. Meyer and c c. McChord
TO the Interstate Commerce Commission,
and they don't hesitate 70 express their
pleasure. These two new appointments,
together with Commissioners Lane.
Prouty, and Clements. give the progress
siyes five out of the seven commission
ers. ali Of whom are in favor OF railroad
rate regulation.
Col. Elliott Woods. The versatile super
intendent Of the Capitol Building, has an
other hobby. This time it is the musical
glasses. The colonel with an assistant,
spent hours in the china stores selecting
glasses for the purpose. He doesn't use
water in them. and his collection com
prises champagne. whisky. cocktail. and
water glasses He is having them put
IN place IN bis laboratory. and viii soon
be ready TO entertain his visitors with
sweet music. Col Wood has written an
other opera, the topical song in the score
hearing the title, odd Ireland. ireland
Amt Any More"
When Senator Clarke OF Arkansas.
was asked what he thought Of the ap-
pointnent OF Judge Lamar to the su-
nreme bench. said 7 don't know him.
but all Of US Democrats are for him be-
cause he is from down yonder."
The Georgia delegation in the House
has had a CAUCUS. and decided 20 sun
port Uncle Lon Livingston for Sergeant
alarms of the next Congress. There
are seven other aspirants for the posi-
ton. and there are indications OF a lively
fight There are TWO candidates an
! nounced for the cierkship, and unless
there Is a change OF heart before next
year, Mr.. SinnOtt viii be the Doorkeenar
Former Vice President Fairbanks was
visitor to the senate YESTERDAY He
went on the floor OF the chamber and
was received with cordiality bv Renub-
lieans and Democrats alike.
The omnibus claims bill was reported
to the Senate yesterday. Some of tho
Senator's wanted the reading of the en-
tire bill of over 100 pages dispensed with.
Not so Senator Bristow. He insisted on
the reading, word for word. After sew
eral pages had ben read, the elongated
Senator from Kansas went 10 lunch
and remained out Of the chamber quite
while. Senator Frye. who was in the
chair knows a thing or two. and when
Senator Bristow returned, he was
promptly called to the chair and was
obliged to listen to the reading.
Senator Lafayette Young viii not re-
main quiet long. He proposes to make
a leap into the spotlight next week and
address the Senate. The new Senator
from Iowa has hobby. He is great
admirer of Lincoln. and his library con-
tains every well-known work on that
eminent statesman.
The bloody shirt was waved in the
Senate Office building during a hearing
before the committee investigating the
alleged crueIties of the third degree p
It was not Senator Hepburn who waved
it this time, but a witness who. in his
testimony, exhibited shirt despatched
here and there with blood. The witness
claimed that the spots were produced by
a system of torture inflicted on him by
an officer. He seemed to take great de-
| light in waving the shirt over the heads
OF the committee.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
THE CHILD Is KING.

From the far towers of Winters radiant night
Whose star-lit splendors b1de in sweet repose
Above the earth. bathed in their crystal light,
That Ger the weird enehantment throws
Are Christmas chimes low ringing. sweet and clear,
Their good win TO the world. Their silver streams
OF melody now flood the far and near
And rouse the world from its discordant dreams
The frosted pines, responsive laugh and sing,
The sparkling SHOWS, that lie fair and still
Break into song. and their glad tribute bring.
The vibrant air in tunefu cadence thrills.
The desert vast the rich and fruitful plain.
The winds and storms from far their carions ring
The mountains and the radiant acclaim
The Bethlehem song of old, The Child is king
&c. Ernest Smith, in the Christie
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
POLITICAL POTPOURRI.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
We mag discover in the message whether OF no
AR. Taft has the "oome-back' feeling.
Prom The Minneapolis Tribune.
On the whole We have more faith in ga command
than either fertilization or naturalization.
From the New YORK Commercial
II is the situation on tAnn legislation that is
going TO make this session highly interesting Both
political parties as represented in the two cham
bers VIII be sparring for advantage in 1872
From the New Orleans Times Democrat
by all means let as fogtify the canal ard fortify
it sufficiently TO make ii practically secure against
any possible attack, whether foreign poSers are
satisfied with ON action or not,
From the Baltimore Evening sun.
In Recommending Tie leasing Of the Alaska cnal
lands the President parts from Rallinger. The
President by his acion holds that this fundamental
altitude o. Mr.. Ballinsz Is not the right one.
From the New York Herald
We believe the country viii think more highly OF
Mr. Taft because be does not outline partisan
political programme and does not make a ean upon
this short session Of an expiring Congress for dis
brbing action.
From the Milwaukee Seminal.
President Taft is a Courteous gentleman. and Pre-
sJlmahly sense Of what was due To courtesy i'm
PEELED him to include senator la Toilette among
those invited % the White HOUSE to discuss the
judicial appointments.
From Byan's Comm0ner.
Tho Democrats are being asked 10 aeaept Wall
street leadaFship-not because Of any Democratic
principle advanced. but because Wall street rron-
ises victory. Wall Street has promised victory be
fore il is not a new promise.
From Brans COmmonef
Every careful observer of Congressional proceedings
has n0ticed the tendency On the part Of those in
charge Of questionable legislation to postpone ar
tian until The last session and that tendency is even
more marked when party is going out Of poWrr.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13

institutions, and pubIic-spirted individu-
ais should be in accord. 1t is subject
that should appeal strongly to Congress.
and the names and high stations OF those
on the executive committee Of the organ
izatlon having the matter in charge should
be a sufficient guarantee that tie appro-
Driation asked from Congress will be ex-
pended wisely and well
Remembering all that the battle Of Lake
Erie meant: realizing how enshrlned in
the hearts OF the American people is the
memory of Commodore Perry We are
quite sure that against a necessary ap-
preparation for such an object as this
there will not be raised dissenting
voice
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
Flag Designed by steuben.

Editor The Washington Herald:
In your description OF the dedication
of the statue Of Baron Won steuben. on
Wednesday, you stated that the flag
which was raised over the head of the
statue after the unwilling was the flag
Of the German-American Alliance. This
is mistake. The flag, described as hav-
ing blue union with an American eagle
upon IT, surrounded by thirteen white
stars and with thirteen stripes alternately
blue and white. was the flag OF the So.
eiety Of the Cincinnati, and was designed
by Baron Won Steuben, one OF It's found
ers. For this reason it was raised at the
unwilling Of his statue, very appropri-
ately. HENRY RANDALL WEBB.
December To-
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
A RothschiId Yarn.

From the London Chronicle.
Many good stories are told about the
great house of Rothschild, whose Lon
don head has just celebrated his sew
entieth birthday. one of the most
amusing Is that of the poor jew who
when Baron Lionel died, is said to have
stood at the entrance TO New Court,
weeping bitterly. His apparent distress
touched The heart of one OF the porters,
who. trying to console him. said, Don
carry on so, old man; il isn't as af you're
one Of the family "Ach, dats w
cry,' exclaimed the man with a fresh
flood of tears.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
PROSPERITY.

We have a shortage now and then,
Which isn't queer
But everything stamps 1910
A banner year.
The russet shocks are standing high
In every field,
We got Of wheat and corn and rye
\ gOodly yield.
We raised a lot OF beans and peas
And oats and hops;
And all the sturdy Christmas trees
Bear bumper crops.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13

Frun the Ohio State Journal.
All over Norway women are voting al
the municipal elections. 1t Is the firsi
time that all women in Norway have
had the opportunity. Nine years ago the
municipal vote was given 70 al tax
paying women. This proved a success
and three years ago they received fui
parliamentary suffrage. Now municipal
suffrage for women has been made uni
versal
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13

If this success in aviation keeps up
much of our war poetry may have TO be
revised. TennysOn up-to-date might
read:
Aeruplanes 10 night Of them
Bipanes 10 left Of them
M0nOplanes right over them
Whizzed o. aud Numbered;
DiHgbles flying high
Dropped bombs right from the SAY
Yet these-they would not hy
Noble six hundred
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13

A Cincinnati woman has sued a man
for injuries 10 her mo5esty when he sur
prised her in the act of having garment
fitted. The fact that she fell off d chair
and fractured five ribs is mentioned
merely as an aggravation.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13

Ii is hard to see how we can be placid
and satisfied this Christmas time when
here comes the Secretary Of War point
ing out that in the government hangar
we have only one aeroplane, one dirigi-
bic balloon, and three captive balloons.
Such recklessnesst
The Washington herald., 1910-12-13
The waning Honeymoon.

The young husband halted at the gate
and retraced his steps.
Did you come back for another kiss
deaF?" inquired the bride.
well. I'll take another kiss; but what
came back for was my Overshoes.'