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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
Ohio Republicans Stand Pat.

The Republlcanism OF the Presidents
State is stalwart-decidedly stalwart.
It uncompromlsingly supports the adj
ministration and Congress. II defeat
awaits 1t in November. it will meet it
with colors flying.
InsurgeDt Republicanlsm gets no aid
or encouragement out OF this Columbus
convention. Candidate, platform-every-
thing speaks staIwartisna. 4 less polite
term that viii be quite generally applied
is standpatlsm. In the palmy days Of
the late Marcus A. Hanna, the thing was
never done with greater smoothness or
regularity
Since the party in Ohio must rise or
fall by the record Mr.. Taft has made.
a stalwart. unqualified position in the
( campaign now opening undoubtedly will
strengthen il. A defensive fight sell
dom succeeds, and certainly. in view of
all the circumstances. II the convention
had yielded TO the insurgents. led by the
courageous and outspoken CARIBBEAN
unsparing critic Of the administration
the party would have been put upon the
defensive from the start.
The significant feature OF the outcome
IS that It takes seriously into account the
Foraker element Of Repubucanism in the
Buckeye State. It is worth taking into
: account, FOR It is formidable in every
quarter. Harding. the nominee for gov
ernor, has worked with Foraker in many
hard-fought battles, and IN the conven-
ton the name Of the former Senator and
governor had magic ring. It was good.
practical politics TO bring the Foraker
element back into line. and nobody will be
more keenly alive 10 this fact than Jud-
son Harmon. whose Presidential boom IS
at stake, along with William Howard
Tafts second term ambition.
Meanwhile. L is not 70 be overlooked
that insurgent Republicanism had its in,
ming in Nebraska, thus making confu.
sion worse COMPOUNDED for the G. O. P
generally confusion that even the re-
doubtable T. r. cannot now clear ur
without difficulty
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28

Frun ths New York Mail
The well-known craving OF the Eski-
mos for blubber, and OF the Russians for
taIlow candles. is in answer 20 the de-
mands OF the human frame in cold cli-
mates for fatty tissues to keep the body
warm. Tropical peoples, for a similar
yet opposite reason. crave lime juice and
other acids IN order 70 reduce the tissue
and cool the body OF. Upon what physi-
illogical requirement IS the American
fondness for pie based? Is It not con-
ceiyable that pie meets sons physical
demand Of our people. due 70 the climate
or the manner OF life? II Is certain that
the greatest pie eaters OF all. the inhabi-
tants OF New England, have frequently
risen 10 the highest levels IN the intel
lectual. political. and business world.
Sometimes It looks as II pre-eminence IN
all the callings OF life, 10 this country,
might be traced 10 an habitual indul-
gence IN pie on the part Of the persons
eXcelling or their ancestors. But In what
property or ingredient does the stimu-
lating virtue OF the pie reside2 This Is
a very interesting question. Perhaps the
Sage foundation or the Carnegie trust
viii take up and investigate It in a thor
oughly scientific manner Il may be
that the future security OF the American
nation rests more distinctly upon pie
than it does on Dreadnoughts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
One Tempered Wind.

The ancient "zig-zag" rail fence OF the
South, Of late years the most scorned Of
institutions. has suddenly become a source
OF unexpected revenue in some parts OF
Dixie. And thereby hangs a tale Of
trust and another trust that Is not only
amusing. after a fashion. but filed with
good cheer to our old friend the farmer,
moreover.
1t appears that the manufacturers Of
cedar pencils have discovered that these
old rail fences-composed in hundreds Of
cases entirely of cedar wood, venerable
and thoroughly seasOned-may be used
to meet demand in their business that
has long been giving them much con-
Germ. The supply Of cedar fresh from
the forests has been diminishing so rap
idly Of late years that the pencil people
were put to it to ward or utter exhaus-
ton. The pencil trusts agents IN the
field. however. one day stumbled across
one OF these "zlg-zag' fences; It was
found to be composed Of tho lsands of
feet Of precious heart-cedar Further in
spection disclosed the fact that millions
Of feet OF Just such material might be
had throughout the South.
The fortunate owner of a "zig-zag'
fence Of the cedar persuasion has found
that he can sell 1t for enough TO replace
It with about four times its length fl.
substantial wire fence. Needless TO say,
this has brought much happiness to such
owners. because they have long preferred
the wire fences, but could not afford
them-or, at least, imagined they could
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
Collapse of the Cage Mast.

The transltory character OF equipment
and devices installed on board ships OF
war is shown by the experience attaching
10 the adoption Of the two wire towers
mounted on battle ships as part Of the
fire control system These masts are so
constructed as TO present the least posi-
bio target 70 the shots from the ships Of
an enemy. Tests were made IN Hampton
Roads In order 10 show to what extent
the supporting wires or tubes could be cut
without bringing down the tower and
without disturbing the observers in the
. platform at the top. The demonstration
was considered conclusive. and the Navy
Department proceeded to install the cage
masts." as they are now called. at a cost
Of $4,000 for each ship. It is now sug-
Bested that the masts be removed and
that the observation station be placed be-
hind armor or at least in less conspicuous
+ position. in order that there may be no
Interruption in the important work OF
determining the ranges for the guidance
OF the gunpers IN battle
Tho cage masts are a part Of a conapli-
Gated and costly system for increasing
.the accuracy OF naval gunnery. OF
. course. everything depends upon the abIl-
fly to lift the target and 70 achieve that
end with the greatest fapidity Of fire. ANY
expense which may be incurred IN that
direction is a po2tive contribution 20
the efficiency Of the navy in battle. There
can be, consequently, no legitimate criti-
cism Of cost when the results are so i'm
pOrtant- 1t would seem, however, that
the critics Of tho naval administration
are furnished with an opportunity for in
dulging IN unfavorable comment when
the mistakes Of cage-mast installation
IS discovered so soon after the adoption
Of that particular device. They are very
apt 70 ask why the investigation of the
military usefulness OF the mast did not
exhause all the avenues OF research and
take advantage of all the forms OF ex-
perimentation before the cage mast was
constructed.
The Navy Department win be in an
awkward position II It is forced to admit
that tho cage mast Is a useless fixture
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
LOve-making in Summer

Sometimes It is possible 10 find a chief
Of police with almost human intelligence
OF such sort, evidently, IS the chief Of
the St Louis police. who has given or
ders TO his men not 10 disturb young
couples in the public parks whose only
ofense is spooning. The matter came
into the ken Of public discussion through
some rather heated foundations by ST.
Louis ministers. who stlgmatized love
making in the public parks as an evil
and a menace to public morals
II IS often just little difficult 10 try
to adjust the Inconsistencies Of which
the preachers are guilty. and It would
seem that many Of them are rank pes
simisrs. always willing 10 make the worst
OF things and TO find evil where there IS
none. What is more natural in life than
the counting Of a maid by man. and why.
IN the name Of common sense, should It
be called an evil? Love-malzing Is an in
herited instinct. and summer time the
heyday for H. To what better use could
the public parks be put? What are they
theirs for. anyway? AS grateful to the eve
as the verdure Of the trees. the sloping
lawns. and the brilliant flowers should
be the sight Of the SWANS enjoying these
made for Just these two. they are quite
sure; a fitting frame for the beautiful
thoughts that rise in the hearts OF each
and which decorates, in the Imagination,
the long vista Of life through which,
hand in hand, mutually faithful ana
ever-loving, they are 20 travel together.
Let us remember that great ma
jority Of young people have no place TO
court in comfort, and even II they had,
we fail to see why It is any more
harmful for young lovers to exchange
kiss out IN the open. under the
heavens. than It is for them TO do the
same thing on a horsehalr sofa IN q
stufy front parlor.
II IS not always easy. when we
think OF our own days that are no
more" TO be entirely sympathetic with
the spirit Of youth But OF this we may
be sure, that the majority OF kisses
stolen or generously given in the sum-
mer parks are the fruits Of sheer inno-
cence. and they are altogether coInmen-
dable-and sweet!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
ENTERTAINS UNFORTUNATEs.
ST. Louis Woman Opens Her Benuti-
full Home 30 Poor OF the City.

From the ST. Louis Republic.
Charles Ran Kennedy's conception OF
THE Servant IN the House" finds an ex
emplihcatlon IN the ideals Of social prac-
tice entertained by Mrs. Robert Ranken.
who threw open her beautiful home with
its several acres OF grounds FOR the use
OF thirty-fve young girls from the fac
tories OF ST. Louis Monday afternoon.
Mrs Ranken has just returned from
vacation trip 20 Atlantic City and the
Northeast, and she has returned 10 share
her opportunities with the less fortunate
ones who cannot 20 on a vacation.
To this end she has inRugurated a novel
method OF entertaining that differs essen
TALLY from that in vogue among the av-
eTaBe women OF leisure and means
She has planned a series OF big recep-
tons and parties, 10 which are invited,
respectively. the children, young persons.
and old folks from theevarious city insti-
tutions. On these occasions the hostess
brings forth all the charm OF her person
ality and expends far more pains IN ap-
pointnents than she does for those Of
her own social stratum.
She gives over her entire house and
grounds for these events. Recently she
entertained inmates from the various old
folks homes. She took them 10 her house
In automobiles, served dinner, and gave
them an outing on her spacious lawn.
taking them for brief visit 70 her gar
den and conservatory.
Mrs Ranken viii stay at home for the
remainder Of the summer and Will give
her house and time to such functions as
these. while those OF her class are at sea
and lake shore. IN the mountains, and
European resorts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
The Execution of Robespierre- %.

To-day, in 1884, was executed Robes
pierre, one Of the chief notables IN the
French Revolution. Of which ne will al
ways remain a most remarkable figure.
In early life he seems TO have been rath-
er a harmless and somewhat sentimental
man. Eight years after he became an
advocate and began practicing al Arras
he was elected TO the States-GeneraI.
II was then he began assiduously cult
waiting the favor Of the Partisan popu-
lace. preaching the doctrines OF Rous-
seau and becoming a leader Of the ia
collins. lie began violently attacking
the Girondins, and gained the friend
ship OF the Partisan Commune.
Robespierre has been blamed for the
methods Of this committee, but he was
not so much its leader as its defender.
lie believed that 70 abandon the Terror
would be fatal to the cause Of the revO-
luton. but he incurred bitter fear and
hatred, and at last the party Of Danton.
whose leader he had sent TO death. was
able to bring about mis- end.
Robespier-e said, upon one occasion:
L was not made TO rule: I was made
10 combat the enemies Of the revolution. q"
His possession OF supreme power pro-
duced no feeling OF exultation. On the
contrary, it preyed upon his spirits. and
made him fancy himself the object OF
universal hatred. A guard slept night
~ at his house and followed him in all
his walks. Two pistols lay ever at his
side. He would not eat food until some
one else had tasted from the dish
This was the feeling OF Robesplerre
after he had passed through the exciting
scenes Of a few years Of the revolution.
Finally, July % came. and that day found
him, like others, in the convention. But
he had lost his power over that body.
Many Of these he had counted as friends
had turned enemies. Then the storm
burst From Long live Robespierre'
the cry changed to Down with the ty-
rant" The revolutionist vainly strove
10 obtain a hearing. Ho rushed about
the chamber, but was met with the cry,
Back. tyrant! The shade Of Danton re.
pels YOU
Baited on all sides. BIS attempts to
speak became shrieks which were scarce
ly audible. His voice grew hoarser. til
at length it failed him altogether. Their
one Of the Mountain cried. THE blood o.
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and that something less expensive would
have done quite as well. o. better.
Those who follow the uilitaIy-naval de-
vslopment with any care have long since
observed the frequent changes which are
made In methods and material. The
adoption OF any particular device is ur-
gently recommended as something quite
Indispensable, regardless OF cost. The
recommendation is supported by album
dant evidence Of it's merit from sources
which cannot be impeached. Yet in many
instances the material is hardly installed
It would DO interesting 70 know how
much money has been invested IN these
futile features.
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n wEFTXEZ-r<&
SOCK KEETEM
VERA OF THE STRONG HEART"

Vera OF the Strong Heart By Marion
Mole recently won the second prize IN
a competition held by London publisher,
and It VIII doubtless win its way into
popular favor. despite the exaggeration ap-
prevail Of the three ''adjudicators'' printed
on It's cover. Vera Droylsden is the
daughter or clerical scholar who takes
young men into his household IN order
that he may oversee their preparations
for the university, and what more natural
than that she should fall in love with
one OF them7 He Is Cedric Vaudeville,
heir TO the earldom Of Carshalton simply
because he and his twin brother were in
extricably mixed Immediately after their
birth and no won the toss by which the
matter was settled by his father, an Eng
fish nObleman OF decided sporting and
ra1ish proclivities. The twins are sworn
friends. then they become dire enemies.
and again and till death they are friends
once more for reasons that are doubtless
clearer TO the novelist than they are 10
the reader.
But it is the heroine. who gives the
story its title. that viii especially attract
the reader She is tall and massive, ."
she wears costumes that are as mannish
as her manners. she smokes cigarettes
whenever she Wills, she talks a sls ng that
would put 20 shame the wildes. youth
OF the streets Nevertheless, her fea-
lures are classic" her skin Is delicate,
fine. even-toned, Unfinished as a baby 8. Z"
and her complexion In spite OF her de-
votion 20 the open air is like wild roses
and milk When Ralph Vaudeville first
sees her. he Immediately becomes Jealous,
not bece use he Is in love with her him
self. but because his brother, the heir
10 Carshalton, gives TO her the time and
the devotion that was once his. As the
! story progresses, the aggressive Vera IS
taken 20 Carshalton as a candidate for
the hand OF the heir. wins her way into
the invalid earl's heart. and shortly there
IS a double marriage. Ralph taking 70
wife pretty and coloriess girl who has
become devoted to Vera The end IS a
Tragedy.
The novelist tells her Tor hls) story 50
well that L may be read with great en-
joyment merely for the pleasure OF its
style. CNew York: c. P. Putman's sons.)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-28
RUNNING A PIANO.
Locomotive Engineer Gives His I'M
pressiOns of a Great Recital.

Locomotive Engineer Gives His I'M
PressiOns of a Great Recital
Prom IAfs.
Il was lettering around the streets last
night" said Jim Nelson. one Of the old
locomotive engineers running into New
Orleans.
las had nothing to DO dropped into
q concert and heard a sleek-looking
Frenchman play piano in a way that
made me feel al over IN spots. AS soon
as he sat down on the stool I knew By
the way he handled himself that he IN
derstood the machine he was running.
He tapped the keys away up one end. just
as II they were gauges and he wanted TO
see II he had water enough Then be
looked mp as II he wanted 70 know how
much steam no was carrying. and the
next moment he pulled open the throttle
and called onto the main line as II he
was half an hour late. You could hear
her thunder over culverts and bridges
ana getting faster and faster. until the
fellow rocked about in his seat like a
cradle.
Somehow thought Il was old '9S pull
ing q passenger train and getting out Of
the way OF a special The fellow work
ed the keys on the middle division like
lightning and then he few along the
north end OF the line until the drivers
went around Ike a buzz saw and I got
excited.
About tho time was fixing TO tell
him to cut her Of little he kicked the
:, ~ IL
pulled the throttle way back IN the ten
| der, and how he did run, 1 couldn't
stand II any longer. and yelled 20 him
that he Was pounding IN the left side,
/ and IL he wasn't careful he'd drop his
ashpan. But he didn't hear No one
heard me- Everything was flying and
whizzing. Telegraph poles on the side
! OF the track looked Ike row OF corn
stalks. and trees appeared 70 be a mud
bank. and all the time the exhaust OF
the old machine sounded like the hum OF
a bumblebee.
II tried to yell out. but ny tongue
wouldn't move. He went around the
curves Ike a bullet slipped an eccentric
blew out his soft plug-went down grades
fifty feet 20 the mile and not a con-
trolling brake set She went by The
meeting point az a mile and half a
minute. and calling for more steam. Ny
hair stood up straight, because I knew
the game was up. Sure enough, dead
ahead OF US was the headlight Of &
| special
Tn a daze heard the crash as they
struck, and I saw cars shivered int
atoms. people smashed and mangled and
bleeding and gaspiug for water.
Il heard another crash as the French
professor struck the deep keys awal
down on the lower end OF the southern
division. and then came 70 my senses
There he was at dead standstill. viii
the door OF the fire box OF the machin
open. wiping the perspiraton OF his fac
and bowling 70 the people before him
IF live 20 be loo years old I'll neve
forget the ride that Frenehnaen gave n
on piano"
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Money at Reduced Rate..

From the New York American
Wlnsted, Conn.-Instead Of going to
church. Howard NJ. Deming local mer-
chant. whose store IS closed 20 the public
on Sunday. screened himself back Of a
show window and listened 70 remarks by
those on the outside.
Before closing on Saturday night he
had placed in the window 81 bin which
was labeled slightly soiled, 90 cents e"
Another brand new bill was labeled "A
good counterfeit, 50 cents"
''Fly-sPecked quarters were offered for
Is cents: accent stamps, not gummed on
the back. for IL cents, and 1-cent stamps.
good as new" 70 cents hundred. Mon
day morning. when crowds gathered at
the store. the bargains were not there
But the novel ad served its purpose.
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From the Atchison Globe.
Small boys In the Bronx parks in New
York have annoyed love-making couples
to such an extent that the park commits
sioner has established corps Of night
watchmen for the protection Of these
lovers. The watchmen are 10 patrol the
parks, and when two turtle doves are
discovered planning how TO own your
own home on IS per, they are to be
guarded. The watchmen have instruc-
tons TO remain Just without the zone Of
sweet nothings. their backs toward the
two palpitating hearts, and carefully
move Ike a crab, sideways, in a circle
around the hallowed spot until the heav-
emily "Yes' has thrilled through the
summer air ard tho moon has shed its
blessing.
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The Alley Problem in Washington

AuC A14Cy GAOD1CA III WdSuluS LOu.
There is no question that tho alley prob
lem In washington is serious one.
There are localities. almost in the heart
Of the city. where the population is con-
gested and lily housed, and wnere the
conditions are a disgrace TO the National
Capital. It is easy enough. however, TO
criticise and complain. It IS more diff
cult. as well as more important, to find
a remedy.
II must be admitted, first OF all. that
the class OF people who live IN alley homes
are restricted from lettering themselves
because their earning capacity is limited
Most OF the men labor for 81 or $3.50 "a
day. and the women exc out an existence
by laundry work or household service.
They have not much money 10 expend for
rent. The property owner. on the other
hand. with taxes, insurance, and other
expenses. cannot be expeced to provide
quarters at a loss. Occasionally there is
a George Peabody who will erect homes
out of his private fortune and expect no
return, but these cases are naturally few
and far between.
Under these circumstances. It would
seem as If the conditions must continue
indefinitely. It must not be forgotten.
however, that a duty can be performed
by the District authorities. These alley
houses may not be palatial, but they can,
at least. be sanitary and clean. Their
occupants can DO compelled to exercise
some care in keeping their environment
free from dirt. It IS not necessary TO
require the owner 70 install all modern
improvements. because this means addi-
tional investment and increased rent.
Provision ought TO be made by the Dis
trict, however for a public hydrant an
each alley. so that water may be ae-
cessible and plentiful The alley resi-
dents should be encouraged 70 use It;
and the sanitary inspectors should make
frequent inspections. so as 10 insure
the minimum amount OF dirt
Let the health authorities get busy and
see that the alley homes are clean. One
Of the worst phases Of alley life viii
then disappear.
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notion account of the high price set
upon them by the wire-fenoe trust AS
the matter stands to-day. however. the
pencil trust will cheerfully take up a
cedar 'zig-zag'' fence. practically useless
and all but wholly undesirable. and re-
place 1t with one OF the wire-fenoo truara
most up-to-date exhibits. and throw in
an extra barn OF clubhouse in HdditiOni
No wonder the proprietor OF a cedar
"zig-Eeg' fence IN Dixie smiles when the
pencil trust and the wire-fence trust are
mentioned.
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From tho London Times
There Is a very general feeling that the
JohnsOn-Jeffries prize fight should not be
re-enacted by "living pictures" in this
country; and at the same time 1t is as
serted mat everybody here wants 20 see
it." The two statements are not so fatty
contradictory as they sound They rep
resent two views which certainly conflict.
but may coexist in q single mind Many
people who would eagerly take the op-
portunity of seeing such a show II It
were offered them. would, with less eager
ness but with little hesitation, vote that
the opportunity had better no be given.
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THURSDAY, JULY Is, 1910.
Home News Away from Home

Neutrality-suspicious. who leave the
city. either for a short or long
stay-whether they so 90 mountain
or neashore. or even across tho sea
should not fail to order The
Washington Herald sent to them
by mail. 1t will come regularly.
and the addresses viii be changed
as often as desired. 1t is the home
news you will want while away
from home Telephone Main 300.
giving old ard new address