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The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
The Right to Plumber.

From the Dayton News.
II one is interested in the study OF
human nature, he may learn a great deal
about it from a study Of tho trusts. He
can see men who would not think Of going
into an alley and waiting for a man 10
pass, TO knock him in the head and rob
him. as cruelty taking peoples money
away from them through a trust II Is
one way OF making peace with your con
science and your God. There are lots OF
men in the churches who would be
ashamed to look their fellows in the face
II they were TO rob them, yet by hiding
behind a creature of the law, a trust,
they can rob their fellows and still look
those fellows in the face without blush
ing It simply shows what men will do
when they can do it without running any
risk of getting in the penitentiary. and
while still retaining the respect OF their
fellows.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

There was little sea engagement
brushed off ninety-three years ago to-
day, just east Of the Southern coast of
the United States. which has gone into
history as an incident to show the Prov
ess of the American sailor in the early
stages of our navy. The American navy
had in its list of sea fighters the Wasp,
the Hornet, the Viper. and other names
with a sting TO IT, The British vessel
Peacock had been haughtily prowlIng
about the Southern coast of the United
States during the early part of our war
with England. and the gallant Capt
Lawrence decided to put a stop to her
depredations.
1t was late In the afternoon Of Feb
ruary a. 1913, that Lawrence sighted the
Peacock off the Carobana Banks, and
gave chase. The little Englishman was
game and stood her ground. The battle
was on. the vessels being almost within
pistol shot OF one another. The Amer
lean guns were fred so rapidly that in
order TO keep them cool buckets of water
were constantly dashed over them. It
required just eleven minutes for Law
renee and his Hornet TO lick the Brit
isher.
In his official report Lawrence is re-
corded as saying that the British vessel
surrendered at $40 p. m, making the
duration of the action fifteen minutes.
This was a mistake, but. said Law
renee. "as my clerk got it down fifteen
l thought that was short enough"
When the Peacock surrendered she
was so riddled with bullets that the cap
tors found her sinking. The Hornet was
only slightly damaged. The British loss
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
A Genius.

From the Birmingham Age-Ferald.
i once found a Pullman porter who
was a perfect Chesterfield He further
more looked after my wants with as much
care and consideration as Il he had been
my personal servant When he had given
me the final brush-down and l was about
10 leave the car, I merely thanked him
and did not hand him a tip"
What did the porter do then?"
He smiled. and said: Don't mention
It, sir. It's pleasure to wait on YOU
Honestly, r."
Hold on Hold on
whats the mattergr
I'm going down town and call spe-
cial session Of the Liars Club TO elect
you president for life."
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
A BOLD, BAD MAN.
Undertakes a HoId-up with a spoon
for n weapon.


for weapon.
From the Kansas City STAR
German-fried potatoes were on the
menu of the Kenton family. OF 1913 the
Paseo, last night and o. C. Kenton.
father of the two children who consti-
tute the rest OF the family. was In the
kitchen at his twice-a-day occupation of
cook. The children had left the house
for a moment Mr.. Kenton was alone.
The knob OF the kitchen door turned
and the door swung open. A man. de-
termined of face and rather heavy OF
body, came from the darkness of out-of-
doors and the kitchen light was reflected
from shiny object he held in his hand
Hold up your hands, the man from
without ordered in stern voice. and
while the German-fries spluttered up
went the hands of Kenton. The CLINT
Of light on the shiny object sent them
there
Now. where's your money!" the In
truder added.
AT first Kenton did not answer Then
he thought of the pay envelope he might
miss later in the week. and decided 10
argue bit.
Now. looky here" he said, I'm an
old man, nigh on to fifty-four You
aren't going TO hold me UP. are your"
Where's your money!" insisted the
other.
Kenton argued some more. Then his
eyes travelled TO the shiny object again
Incidentally the eyes grew larger, for
Kenton saw that what he believed to be
a revolver was only a spoon. table size.
Well" said Kenton, with more con-
fidenee, moving toward an inner door.
IF you're going to act that way about
it, I'll get my revolver"
The hand that held the spoon trav-
eled 10 a hip pocket that was empty.
A second later where the bold. bad man
had stood there remained only enlpti-
ness and an open door. The ''hold-up'
vas over and Kenton was once more
attending 10 the German-fTies.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

From Judges Library.
why, I declarer' excIaims the trust
ing wife, Il won't have to buy any new
dresses or hats at ali this spring.
You won't?" asks the crafty husband.
Surely you viii need something"
mot a thing. I've been looking through
this months fashion magazines that you
brought home for me. and I find that
there isn't the slightest change in style
from last spring"
And the crafty husband, inwardiy
gloating over the success of his scheme
to paste a this years cover on a last
years magazine. leans back in his chair
and smokes and smokes and smokes.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
The New House of Commons.

From the Hartford C0urant.
The law is not the only learned profess
sion that has been drawn upon for the
new House OF Commons. At least thir-
teen medical men-Sir W. Collins. Sir w.
Foster, Sir G. II. Pollard, Sir r. j. Price.
Sir G. S. Robertson, DIR. Addison. Or.
Dixon, DR.. Hitler, DR.. Chapple, Dr.
Rainy, DR.. Dillon, Dr. Lynch. and Dr.
O'Neill-have seats in the house. The pull
pit also has representative there In the
person of Rev. Mr.. Horne, the Congrcga-
tionalist
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

'It must be extremely humillating for
an earnest and vehement orator 10 find
that he is merely considered amusing. %
says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The
trouble is, he so seldom discovers Il.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

THE Rivers and Harbors Committee
must think the Mississippi River is bigger
than the whole Atlantic ocean," says the
Baltimore American. Well, IT is, from the
point OF view OF those cities along its
banks
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

The speech from the throne is all over
and Parliament is at work on it's lob
English statesmen may now proceed with
the debates minus a haunting fear of be-
ing interrupted every little bit, moreover.
by inopportune messages from the
King"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

1t is predicted that Premier Asquith
will have great difficulty carrying out bis
platform pledges. 1t may ultimately be-
come necessary, indeed. for him to prove
that they did not mean what the voters
thought they did, anyway.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

From the Topeka Capital.
Uncle Joe Cannon allows that he has q fine sing
ing voice" and he thinks he might draw a large
salary behind the footights." il worss cones 20
worst. As a natter Of fact. Uncle Joe as a vaude-
vile attraction would make more money than Hary
Lauder. and some time We hope 10 SEQ him in a
stunt of that kind.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

From the Houston Post
a New York woman tells her woman
hearers 20 go 10 bed nights and let the
angels swing them TO sleep"
How absurd. There aren't enough
angels in New York to swing baby 10
Sleep
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
The CoIoneI's whixkers.

From the Philadelphia Press.
thrilling dispatch from GonGokoro. on the Up
per Nile relates that Col Roosevelt has shaved of
his whiskers grown while IN Africa. This is too
bad. We had hoped 70 see him come homo with his
teeth cleaning through gorgeous russell lambre-
Quin
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

The Columbia Is. c. Record Of Monday
last carried a singing roast of Senator
Hepburn" On behalf Of Uncle Pete"
we call our South Carolina contemporary
to order,
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

There could hardly be more differences
Of opinion as to what disposition right
fully should be made Of M Peary if It
were a proposition calling for solution
exclusively at the hands Of the Demo-
cratic party.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
DIE. Tnft.s strenuosItv.

From the Seattle Post-InteIligencer.
The way IN which President Taft IS urging the
United States Senate 70 do some real work has
doubtless convinced al least one group Of men that
the present Executive is as strenuous as his pre-
cessoT.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

A Chicago firm advertised with great
at that, however, many an applicant may
have come forward and qualified with
a distinct mental reservation or two.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Mr.. Champ Clark is lukewarm toward
the Clark Presidential movement lately
started In Missouri. but not. we take It.
because he thinks he could not run the
government better than it is being run.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
The stone-HadIey Contest.

From the Kansas City Tines
In his contest with Gov. Hadley Senator Stone
seems to be in the position Of the eorpulent MIS-
sourisu who was getting the worst Of it In a fight
Hold him till / get my breath" said that dis
tressed citizen, "and I'll lick the fellow ret
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

There Is but one. and can be. If you
do not believe that, just wait until that
Junetime homecoming is pulled of!
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

No matter what the outcome Of the
Ballinger-Pinchot controversy. we never
expect to see a Guggenheim Presidential
boom spread like wildfire throughout tha
country.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

American suffragettes have much to
learn. When Senator Borah introduced a
bill in the Senate few days ago, they
thought that august and honorable body
was about TO pass it-right then.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

That man who recently mistook Uncle
Joe" for a preacher evidently is one Of
those persons who believe their eyes in
preference to their ears.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

An Indiana town has changed its name
from Cook to Pearysville. A very foolish
thing 10 do, moreover, in view OF the In
creased cost OF Ink.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
OF Course n noes Not.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The country rejolces 10 hear that Ben Tnlman /,
recovering his VOICE.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

however. for his willingness to admit
that he has at last found out just how
little he does know.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

From the Atlanta Georgian
Why am 1 herei" was one Of the questions
which Senator HeybIm asked In the course Of bis
speech the other day. but his colleagues were too
polite to hurt bis feelings.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
Interstate Commerce Trespass.

From the Philadelphia North American.
The interstate Commerce Cen mission wants cor,
troll of the waterways Isn't IL = bit Merry for the
commission TO tTespass on the rights Of The raa.
roads,
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Mr.. Vardaman says he viii try. try
again, Notwithstanding. That evidences,
perhaps. more courage than judgment
on the part OF Mr.. Vardaman.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

George. King of Greece. who managed
TO sit pretty tight on his throne for sew
eral weeks just past. has resumed abdi-
eating at the same old stand.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24


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The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Former Chief Forester PinclOt has been mentioned
a candidate for Vice President. TIE finger q
suspicion points unwaEeringly in the direction q
the friends and supporters Of Secretary Balinger.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Oh. yes; If George Washington were
alive to-day. he would think things might
be better, of course On the other hand.
however, he would know they might be
worse
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
why EItherP

From The Indianapolis NeEs-
Republicans have Won IN Philadelphia By a sweep
ing majority. Are you surprised or are you merely
shocked, as usual,
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
Public servants Too Jealous.

From the Detroit News
CLAWS is TOO Jealous" said Attorney Wicker
sham Too true. too true Now, as for Secretary
Ballinger he's not too Eealous. He has no such
Weakness The idea is evidently 70 weed out Of tho
public service all the men that are too jealous
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

a great many people watch much more
anxiously for the first book beer goat Of
sprlngtime than for the first robin red
breast.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

"a short wood pile makes a long win
ter" says the Portland Oregonian. And
a shors ice supply makes a long summer
So what's the use?
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

If Philadelphia really were the sleepy
city the jokesmiths allege, doubtless It
would imagine itself in the middle of a
frlghtful nightmare now.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

The Atlanta Journal wants TO know
What makes mayor" Old Jim"
Woodward can tell the Journal what I'M
makes a mayor
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Ex-Miss Anna Gould. &c, is now a
serene highness." The title came high.
but her serene highness just had to have
It, presumably.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

"a Missouri man has made application
for admission TO college at the age of
seventy" says the Rochester Union and
Advertiser. He Is to be congratulated.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
We Miss TheIr STYLE

do you allow your baseball reporters
to loaf all winter
why. no." answered the editor. 'They
are still with u.s.
Then why not let Us hear from 'em
occasionally? Put some ginger into the
society column, fer instance"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

That near-poet who said "Roosevelts
departure takes all the wind out of
Africa's sails promulgated an opinion
that deies immediate positive analysis.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
How He won Fame.

From the ST. Louis Star.
II understand that he is responsible for
many bright and clever SAYINGS"
yes His wife's witty resaarks are AZ
ways made al his expense"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

From the Boston Transcria-
Wen, at the present rate of progress"
the great dancers will soon have nothing
more to reveal to usl
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

'-The designers OF the Washington Mon
ument builded better than they knew"
"As TO how?''
when they made 1t one-story build
ing II will hold that record for a while.
anyhow"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
UnmistnkabIe NIessagen.

From Cornell Widow
He (gushinglyl-You eyes tell me much.
She (iciiyl-Your breath tells me more.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Whether the hen is bird or not. spring
chickens at IS cents each look like spar
rows.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

A New York paper thinks that Mayor
Gaynor may speedily develop into AN
other Theodore Roosevelt" Impossible.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
SPRING POEM.

Same old zephyrs. same old rills,
Same old tiresome daffodils.
Same old lambkIns. same old bees,
Same old budding willow trees.
Same old robins, same old dew;
Spring has nothing that is new.
Same old greensward, Natures couch;
Same old poet with a crouch.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
A Dinerenf instrument.

''You are typewriter. believer" said
the professor.
Yes, sir"
Very good. Now, my dear young lady,
in playing the piano you must not pay
toe much attention to your speed
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
A Hopeless Case.

she is hopelessly bourgeois. I fear"
What has she done now?"
she gave up bridge for Lent"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
smoker Scenery.

Il suppose you saw some interesting
scenery on your trip across tho conti-
nent"
a little. Once I held four kings
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24
slid old Drama,

There's bound to be a reaction from
these modern plays
That's what. And when it happens.
I'm going to revive the Black Crook and
take it over the iyceum circuit.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

N"H Ist EN
An utter fatalist is he
Who this opinion files;
Whatever is to be will be,
Especially in styles.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Discussing smallpox and vaccination,
Dr. G. R, Weber, OF Philadelphia, who
was seen at the Cochran, said that small
pox was introduced 10 America by the
Spanisrds in their conquests, and in the
eighteenth century was widely spread,
becoming a great scourge. AT q certain
period one out OF every three deaths was
due 70 smallpox, said the physician. IN
a single century, the eighteenth. it is
said. it had e00Oo.eOO victims, France at
one epoch losing 100000 lives through
this cause. Children under FIVE years
were its chief sufferers
''Jenner discovered vaccination in the
eighteenth century. DIT. Benjamin Water
house. OF Boston. was so impressed with
the news from England that he vaccf-
mated three Of his sons and sent them to
the smallpox hospital to test the value
Of the discovery. None Of them took the
disease.
Vaccination is a most efficient pre-
ventative. and as such is recognized
everywhere. Germany requires two vac
cinations Of children; one in the first year
of life and one at twelve; Japan requires
three" Dr. Weber said that as to re-
curing vaccination, this country was in
a state far from desirable More super
vision and greater insistence as 20 forms
were necessary. Money and costs were
not to be weighed against public health
and safety.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

Sonora Tomas Estrada Palma. wife OF
the late President OF Cuba and her tEo
sons. Tomas and Rafael. and Miss Cam
dita are stopping at the Arlington for q
few days. The purpose Of her visit in this
city was to have an operation performed
on her young son Rafael who was suffer-
ing from adenoids. Immediately upon her
arrival, Senior Barraneo, the counselor
Of the Cuban Legation. called to present
his respects.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-24

George AIDE was visitor TO the Senate
press gallery yesterday, and while seated
in the gallery had the pleasure Of listen
ing to a speech by Senator Beverage, his
fellow oosler. Mr. AIDE EXPRESSED de-
light at having arrived at the psyche
logical moment
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25
The Knockout Blow

! ! ! . I !. |: |
of knockout
nof the old
o have
IS hometo the phb2
outoft
throat fee tadung
but stomach
and kno us out.
andy yourself
indigestion,
dandot of the
of di6esG0 nandnu i0n.
The Golden Medical Discovery has specific curative effect
Nasal Crr well cleanse the with Dr. Carh Remedy
catarrhal
romw
instead.
afflicted good" "Gdn
andy h
him only Therefore
Golden Medical Discovery dtrde
of of
Medical Adviser
and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Tho members Of the Womau's Hepubli
can club held their regular monthly card
marty al the home OF Mrs. j. j. Thomas
in The Emery. The afternoon was pleas
.nIly spent I'm cards. after which oc-
SiILir,l luncheon was served The tally
cards were adorned with a painted
head of Washington. There was e large
attendance
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Il Sleep

|Reshcs the body for the activ-
'l the next day.
II the food we eat is not
ugested. it is liable to fer
% the stomach and cause
nd that may disturb sleep,
'@' we rise more tired than
sn We went TO bed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Henriksen entertained the
people of the Danish Lutheran
al a delightful affair Wednes-
,ening in the church parlors, fol-
by . daiutily appointed lunch
when the table and rooms were
lr dfcorated with the Danish flag
q ssd white. with clusters of red
rkas carnations. Several musical
ID were given during the even
>Eieh were enjoyed by about
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

',fer received from Professor By
INNINGS saws that he has made
rments 10 sail for Europe from
rork. Saturday. March 10. Pro
'Cummings S son. Malcolm Cum
who has been quarantined in
4 with scarlet fever, is fast I'M
"A He and Mrs. Cummings and
INNINGS will accompany the
.or on years absence. They
and some time nj a German uni
where Professor Cummings will
'srchaeologv.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Mrs, Don r. Carey. who has spent
three weeks in southern California, is
spending few days now with Mr
ana Mrs, Davis Evans. formerly of
this city. now Of Ocean Park. Cal.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

The bachelor Maids" we're delightiUllS
ortoy,aincd by the Misses Francis Shield:
and Margaret Paul al their aparemenn
in the Bungalow The evening was pieas
nrtI, srcnt in games. after which n de
~, fc,I luncheon was served In the dlnini
room, room which was decorated in yiolets
a.l,tin the remainder OF the house wa
decorated In pink and white carnations
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Lous Mo. parents of Milton Joseph,
arc located at the Linden hotel, where
they are at home to their friends. Mrs
:J,ooseph is recovering from serious
illness.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Armstrong arc
registered mt the Potter hotel at Santa
Barbara, Cal. where they will be for
ten DAYS or two weeks
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

A meeting OF the music section OF the
Ladies Literary club was held "Wednesday
fbe day was Russian Music Mrs. Fer
guson gave an interesting paper on the
subject. and instrumental selections IRON;
Russian composers were given oN Mrs'
+ 4 Treasure Mrs s. .. :. Nelden. Mrs.
&. G. DAILY, Miss olive Gray and MISS
SNYDER
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Aome of Mr.. and Mrs, G. r..
'.on was the scene of a pretty
. Thursday evening, when their
! Grace, became the bride of
Z. Peterson. The cere-
Ia performed at $50 clock
|on s:nedden i'll the presence of
.vcniy relatives and close
Al reception followed The
me- a pretty gown of white and
Thite roses. The rooms were
elv decorated in carnations and
nth pink and green IN the dim
nj. and white and green in the
After March | Mr.. and Mrs.
n will be at home 10 their
al 96i East Fourth South street.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

poti,iore looking toward a safe and
sane Fourth of July have been sent here
pN pN VI t.,,, Noises and arc being placed
gnTGe9TTsaIIi bnmI ,Tc city Mr. Mrs H. NJ Bailey Of the
To0v " C. 4. has taken up the matter.
and the womens orsan,%SI,,'i%%s ,I,inns oil, vi I,c he
gii,N iNoG ohouf tho city 10 be signed and
FnTUarded to washington
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Friends Will be sorry to learn that
Mrs Hokc is seriously I'll at the apart
ment Of her daughter, Mrs l.. l.. Arch
er, in the Miller flats.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

The Utah womans Press club enter
tanned at a social in the bishop Dulln :
inc i'm honor OF the birthday anniversary
of Mrs. E.mmeine y. Wells. the founder
of ,hs club a splendid literary pro
rrarnme was given. and paners were resd
dealing with the life. work ana eNpeF--
eDces OF Mrs. W els,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25
CALENDAR.

!. r r. Harker will enter
lk1, : bridge tea at her quar-
~ tbe most this afternoon.
,.roe affair for this evening
- - stbe fourth annual dance
j ue ssnior class of the Uni
ine - Utah at Odcon hall.
sl.s s,vons will be Mr.. and Mrs,
3 gS' Ritter, President and Mrs.
: K;nesbury. DR.. and Mrs. j.
Merrill. Professor and Mrs, &.
Wssrshall, Professor and Mrs.
3 3 'i'vman, Professor and Mrs.
+ r Peck and Mrs. j. I, Be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Ind Mrs. l.. c. Miller returned
N evening from spending the
K weeks in southern California
rs. Miller's parents. Mr.. and
braham Niele. who are there for
ter from New York. Mr.. and
iller have enjoved many auto
nd motored from Los Angeles
francisco and Sacramento, Cal,
bev spent a few DAYS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-02-25

Mrs. w. c. Shoemaker has as her
guests the Misses Armsby of Monoueh
ILL.,, who will be here six weeks or two
months