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The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Birthday of John Tyler-March 20.

To-day Is the birthday OF John Tyler.
the tenth President of the United States.
40 years ago. Tyler had shared with
william Henry Harrison in the famous
'Tippecanoe and Tyler. too" campaign.
and when the President died. one month
try occurred during Tyler's administra-
him.
Many things Of importance TO the coun-
try occurred during Tyler's administra-
ton The Ashburton treaty settled the
northern boundary Of the United States
ss far west as the Rocky Mountains.
The Dorr rebellion in Rhode Island grew
out Of the desire of the people for uni
versal suffrage. A telegraph line was
built between Washington and Baltimore
and the first message was sent in 1874.
Texas gained its independence and was
annexed to the United States three days
before Tyler's term expired. and Florida
and Iowa were also admitted TO the
Union.
John Tyler was born in i7s0 and was
the son of distinguished Virginia parents.
He became member of the Virginia leg
islature when only twenty-one years OF
age and was elected to Congress when he
was twenty-six. He was governor OF his
State and United States Senator, which
seat he resigned after serving nine years
because he was not willing to expunge
the resolution OF censure OF President
Jackson. as the legislature Of his State
had instructed him to do.
In 1885 he was put forward by some Of
the Democratic States as a candidate for
the Vice Presidency, but was defeated.
He was nominated for the same position
on the Wing ticket, with Harrison for
the head of the ticket, in 1888. and this
time he was elected.
He was a man of brilliant attachments
and of independent characted. His ac-
ceptanee of the nomination on the Wing
ticket, and his succession to the Presi-
dsncy because of his nomination, placed
him in a false position, as most OF his
political career had been spent IL the ar
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Condensing the Bible.

a Michigan pastor fayors the elimina-
ton of everything in the Bible but the
most salient features. such as the Ten
Commandments, the Sermon on the
Mount, the Psalms, the last few chapters
of St Johns Gospel. and St Paurs
charge to the church at Corinth. This
preacher believes these excerpts from
the Holy Book would suffice for our needs.
and that the great majority OF people
would read such a condensed version.
whereas at present the Bible is so long
that few read it at all or take time TO
understand its teachings
As novel proposition. this takes rank
with the most unique in history; but the
Ann Arbor divine falls short when he
gets TO the process Of elimination First.
it would be necessary for some one 70
decide what portion to retain: then it
would be interesting to note the contro-
versy which would be raised about those
portions left out, for at present. with
the entire book before us, few scholars
agree on the construction and meaning
OF some Of the verses, and with a part
removed the controversy, especially that
OF higher criticism. would no doubt rage
more tiercely, some maintaining that the
context Of the retained portion had been
changed in meaning by the elimination.
Does any student of literature want to
lcse a single page or a single line of this
remarkable book? Not a leaf could be
taken therefrom without a loss to the
world Of literature No single volume
has ever been bound which contained as
many statements Of fact and such DUR
ity Of language, such aptly chosen
phrases, such profound logic, or greater
expression of feeling than the book under
discussion. It's simplicity and grandeur
outrank the Greek poets, the philosophy
Of Descartes. the never dying thoughts
OF Shakespeare. or the well-turned
phrases of Macaulay. The influence of
the Bible on literature Of mankind has
been greater than that of any other set
of writings
If this Ann Arbor cleric believes him
self a reformer whose name win he
heralded throughout the ages. he is
doomed TO disappointment The novelty
OF his suggestion makes it interesting.
but an analysis of it as a whole likewise
makes it ridiculous His contribution is
not a gem Of purest ray serene in the
dark. unfathomsd caves of ocean bu,
turns out a counterfeit. His short-lived
publicity is due to the impertinence.
rather than 10 the philosophy, of his
argument.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
SCARCITY OF COMMON SENSE.
In Reality 1t Is About the Most I'm
common Quality on Earth.

- -~~~asts II - Adult the MOST Tn
common Quality on Earth.
From the New York Eyening sun
The only thing that has never become
common is common sense. It remains
rare when all other qualities can be
picked Up by the wayside, Half the die
tionaries do not attempt to define it, so
elusive is the trait. Persons hazIly say:
Common sense is horse sense" and
vaguely feel that they have somehow
failed to state fully It's exact Character
istics. A number of instances can be
cited where common sense was displayed.
and quite lot Of persons claim distant
relatives who were generally supposed TO
possess the quality. But this is about as
near 70 1t as 1t is possible to get. &C.
muses. are all over everything; one is
obliged TO step carefully to avoid tread
ing on them. Poets. politicians. reform
ers. men Of mark--they block trsfic: and
as for playwrights and novelists and
singers. 1t is as much as one can do
to breathe, they so clog the atmosphere
Only common sense is unusual, and by
It's skittishness prompts US &c ind 1t.
It may have been killed out in the
large centers of the reigning passion
and succinctness is a necessary accom-
paniment Of common sense; a home
truth crudely-a little rudely-expressed
with crumbs Of subsoll clinging 10 il.
A touch of nature. bluntiy applied 10
artificial complications. sending them
hurry.ng about their business. This type
OF speech, which is to say type of mind,
perhaps exists in the quiet corners of
earth, parts nasally calculate. no tom
.foolishness around here" Yet common
sense is not a mental dialect. It is rudi-
mentary mode OF thought, a simple vision,
and we in the big cities are barely &C
quainted with II because we find SIM
pIicity wofully dull. To speak simply.
one must have something TO say; and
II one depends upon the matter there
are apt 20 be tiresomely long pauses be-
tween talks. Consequently we console
ourselves with method, and though we
have nothing to say we make a point
Of saying It excessively wen. We adorn
1t until one cannot be quite sure that
It does not under its charm OF phrase
mean something. At any rate, the form
is too good to ever break it and brutality
search its kernel So common sense re-
tains its rarity. and though one knows
50 little about 1t one has a strong feel
ing that there is a very slight possibility
Of its ever becoming really common.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
THE DAY OF THE SHORT STORY
what Some Authors Have Received
for Their manuscripts.

what Some Authors Have Received
for Their Manuscripts.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The man who could tell good story
| once lived largely on the laTgess OF the
rich. Nowadays he Is q plutocrat and
can scatter largess himself # he chooses.
Literature to-day is a welI-paid pro-
fession, and not the smallest prices fan
TO the lot Of the short-story writer.
Not so very long ago Edgar Allan Poe,
one Of the most brilliant Of short-story
writer's. was scarcely able TO make a
living by his pen. Some OF the success
full short-story writer's to-day have an
annual income from their stories as great
al the salary Of the President Of the
United States
J. OHara Cosgrove, editor OF Every
bolys Magazine, had some interesting
things 20 say in a recent interview re-
gardlng the prices some short-story
writers command.
According 20 Mr.. Cosgrove. there are
seven American writer's in what he
terms the zone thousand dollar class
that is. who are in position TO ask
/ SAfN'l Ati q SUI , u uFtfE Ntiuos VI liAEIt-
abouts, a rate OF 20 cents a word.
These are Robert W. Chambers, Rich
ard Harding Davis. Booth Harrington.
Jack London. John Fox. jr. owen Wis
ter, and Frances Hodgson Burnett.
There were two short stories OF recent
date which brought 5000 in the Ameri-
can market. although they were written
| by Englishmen. These were Kipling' s
They" which appeared in Scribner's
Magazine. and the last Of Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes stories, published in
Golfers Weekly.
Mr.. Cosgrove says that the best of
| our short story writer's usually write
/ ten or twelve stories a year He re-
calls that Owen wister, who now re-
ceives from Is to % cents a word. sent
story to Everybodys in other days
for which he asked the then rather high
price OF cents word. Jack London. IN
the beginning. Mr. Cosgrove says. used
TO sell his stories for $50 apiece.
In the old days magazine editors con-
sidered only completed stories. Now the
brisk competition among editors has
made 1t possible for a writer Of estab-
| lished reputation to pocket a check by
merely outlining the plot Of a story he
has in mind. One writer whom Mr.. Cos
grove mentions. who seems to have made
speciality Of outline stories. is said 10
owe publishers $500 on this sort of bar
gain.
But some Of the writer's who now do
so handsomely can recall their lean
| vao~s TV,ar Mr. CosoroVya WAS editor
Of the Wave In San Francisco, the late
Frank Norris, author Of THE PITT and
other popular books. worked under him
| for 800 a week. Geiett Burgess, who
now receives $500 for a story. also worked
on the Wave for SIC a week. The same
paper employed for IS a week VIII Irwin,
who has recently made q success with
his japanese schooIboy and whose income
from his writings is now said TO be $40.
| 600 a year
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

able to administration in the Navy De-
partment and can have no relation to
the line and stan hubbub. The Secretary
of the Navy Is to be commended fer not
shelving these disclosures IN the archives
of the Bureau OF Navigation. 1t is well
to have full publicity to the end that there
may be a prevention of such occurrences
as are alleged to exist on board the
Marietta. and to make it impossible for
such discomfort among the enlisted force
as is described on board the Salem.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
THE IDEs OF MARCH.

The swallows dip on restless wing
Around the meadows bare,
And early timid violets bring
Their woCdsy perfume rare;
While scattered clouds gTOteSquely piled
Like snowy castles rise,
And, gray against the blue. and Wild.
An wandering kildee flies
The tawny creeks. gray fiecked With foam,
Go tumblng through the hills.
And round the bends in tumUlt foam
Or Clatter past the mills; 4
Beyond hawk on pinious vide
Wheels in a circle bland,
And silently the streams beside
The scllptured cattle stand.
The bluebird perchc5 on a stake
And then begins to sing;
His HFeet but faint-hesrd MARBLES wake
The sleeping soul Of spring;
And hidden chcFuses n frogs
By pools and riu1lets
Acroes the slopes from distant boys
Sound sharp their castsnets
Flm-seroIled along the far-oA sky
The curling smoke wreaths twiue,
And p,oBbogs whistle trudging By
Where black turned burrows shine:
BY pasture lands in thickest ways
The pussy willows cling
While broods above the nights and dsyS
The haunting face Of spring.
Ernest McGafe
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

ply. Once let friction affect the relations
of these two willing, self-saerihelng pa
triots. these shapers of the party's des-
TIMES, then hope wiz depart forever
vanish in the twinkling of an eye. What
would the Democracy be but for Mack
and Murphy?
Thus treasured from Hot Springs. the
party may now proceed with the jefferson
Day dinners. on with the feasts. for all
Is well.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
some Bible Figures.

From the Kansas City Journal.
The publishing house which issues as
many as S0,000 copies Of the same book
usually plumes itself on the achieve
ment and lists the favored publication
among the six best sellers" If one
house should print ten times that many
copies of the same book. all records but
one would be broken and there would be
a tremendous sensation in literary cir
cles. When. therefore. a weil-known sta
tistical writer shows that one publishing
house in this country has printed ten
times 100000 copies Of the same book
the statement ought to attract a great
deal more attention than IL probably
will
One publishing house in New York has
issued 100000 copies Of the Bible, and
is printing more than 100000 copies
year. The phiIology OF the enterprise is
not its least interesting feature The
Bible is printed in fifty languages. in
its entirety. and portions of the sacred
book are printed in 400 tongues and dia-
lects throughout the world These IN
.precedented publications represent actual
sales. and not gratuitous distribution
it being understood. OF course. that while
millions Of copies have been given away.
they were all originally purchased by
societies. individuals. &c, from the pub
fishing house.
This record OF 100000 copies of the
Scriptures during the life of the Bible
House. which was organized nearly 100
years ago. must stand unapproaehed in
the history of the printed page At a
rough guess it would probably be diff
cult TO name fifty books whose aggre-
gate sales equal those OF the Bible. It
would certainly be impossible TO name
fifty books. or even five books, whose
sales have constantly increased year
after year for the better part OF a cen
fury.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Prom the Philadelphia Record.
Various Republican newspapers are assuring Us
that the election in the Fourteenth Massachusetts,
district was due % local and personal causes ard
has no national significance. But if Buchanan had
been elected the same newspapers would have
pointed TO the result as evidence Of the popularity
Of the new tariff and the Cannon administration q
the House Of Representatives.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE sEEn cATALoG.

THE SEED CATALOSs
/ love the seedsman's picture book;
Il is a treat
With avarieious eyes look
Upon the beet.
For gardening have the craze.
I'll send my cash
And buy the seeds from which TO raise
Some succotash.
I'd like to plant some pickles. too,
In my back yard.
think that could grow a few;
1t isn't hard.
/ simply yearn to scatter seed;
I'm all agog.
II certainly is fun to read
The catalog.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

South Carolina has candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Vice President
in Hon. Thomas H. Waring, of Charles
ton. His versatility, if not his available
ity. is attested by the fact that ne edits
a newspaper which has steadfastIy sup
ported Bryan for fourteen years.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
A smnII Investment.

You ought 10 do something in the
world" declared the wealthy father
"All right. dad, said the indolent son.
I'D like to be an editor. Suppose you
buy me a newspaper
''Ill buy you a newspaper. Here's a
newsboy. Now. look over the want col
umn and see If anybody is advertising
for an editor.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Prom the Springfield Republican.
It is doubtful whether any one could tell Just
now hy the sense Of smell alone. whether he was in
Albany or in Pittsblrg.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

A Virginia contemporary says 1t would
be very funny for anybody in Richmond
TO go TO Washington IN search of fun.
It would be infinitely pathetic, on the
other hand, for anybody in Washington
10 go to Richmond on such an erraad.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Not an Ill Wind.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Il am sorry" said the manager to the
barefooted dancer, that the electricity is
behaving SO badly tonight and the house
isn't more than half lighted"
THAT is really fortunate" said the
lady, because the spectacle case con-
tanning my costume seems to be hope
lessly mislaid"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Or from Spanking willie.

From the Boston Transcripts.
scott-I called my wife a fool last
night
Mott-What for?
Scott-For getting her palm read. Was
l right?
Mott-Not If she got is red from WELD
ing the broom.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

From the Memphis Ne,gs-scimitar
There are three Senators the very sick list
Daniel. Timan and CulbeTson-an Democrats and
men Of great ability and influence.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
How He Managed II.

From the Buffalo Express.
For whole year I turned my back
on drink"
you noble man; what were you do
ing?"
Driving a brewery wagon
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Asher Kinds furnished the Sam Randall
precedent which the House upset in cur
failing the Speakers power. And now
there is a growing desire TO reward Asher
for his service in the fray.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
4 WboIesnIe Buyer.

Wouldn't II make you happy 10 give
me a dime. sir7"
81 don't care to purchase happiness on
the installment plan. I'm going TO save
up until can give away S5o.0o000O."
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Nc ono RemarkahIe Thing.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
House insurgents "wao marched up the hill anC
then marched down again" did not establish an!
president except by the speed Of the return trip
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
COmmendable Hesitancy.

From the ST. Paul Dispatch
OF course Mr.. Cannon was misqucted The aver
age newspaper man is not sufficiently hardened 20
quote Mr.. Cannon verbatim.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Erom the Boston Transcript.
Patron-This set of teeth you made for
me is too Bis
Dentist-Yes. sir. Sit down in the chair
and l viii enlarge your mouth little
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

From the Birmingham Register.
Mr.. Roosevelt has sent for Minister straus. Let's
see. haven't We read somewhere that straus show
which way the wind blows.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

She got a scare the other night
And came 10 woe.
She ran a splinter in her light
Fantastic toe.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
No Cause for Alarm.

dis is an exciting novel, Jimmy. De
hero is in a tight place, sure. Think hen
get out alive?"
Sure he'll get out alive. Amt they ad-
vertising a sequel?'
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
A spring AiIment.

Doctor, I'm all run down and extreme
" nervous. Can you save me?"
Surely. my friend; surely. Yours is a
common ailment just now. You are sim
ply reading more baseball news than you
can, assimilate"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

March % is also the birthday Of Joseph
Ignace Guillotin. after whom that instru-
ment of death known as the guiliotine
was named Q7SS); OF Raphael. one of the
greatest painters that ever lived d4Ss); OF
David Everett. the poet and journalist
ono; Of Amelia f. Barr, the novelist
GSSD; the day on which Charles Wesley
died in I7ss. and upon which the Bering
Sea arbitration treaty with Great Britain
was ratified by the Senate in 1892
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

From the Indianapolis News
With reports that wheat is being damaged fC
lack Of rain, IL would seem high time that a con
ference were held between Secretary Wilson anC
Prot Moore.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

At any rate, Mr.. Crumpacker's conven-
ton was not afraid to mention the tariff
by name and extol its commission fea-
tuTe.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Somewhat Distant.

How is your new maid?"
Rather chilly. ! fear she does not
wholly approve Of my methods Of doing
her work for her.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
A spotIess Patriot.

from the Baltimore Sun.
Mr., Ballinger is the one spotless patriot In the
whole lot according 10 his attorney.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

The high cost of living is not affecting
the automobile industry or blighting the
prospects of the baseball season.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
Or stop Talking.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
II Senator Hepburn is really aggrieyed over the
charge that he talks drivel he ought to talk some
thing else.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
No Subject for Experiment.

NO Subject for Experiment..
From Smart Set.
Stuyvesant-Like most men, have
my faults.
Gladys-Perhaps, but they are so in
significant that no girl would feel JUS
titled in marrying you to reform YOU
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

In spite of its vindication in court,
French Lick persists in being an issue in
Indiana politics.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Insurgent Barnard now has an insurg-
ing constituency to deal with in Hoosier-
dom. The thing seems TO be contagious.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

It is Monday morning seven times a
week with T. r. these days.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
A Devotee.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Who is Jane to marry?'
His name is Bridge
Good gracious. does she carry tbs
craze as far as that?"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29
A. He Took 1t.

From the ST. Louis star,
First kid-My father is an engraver.
Second kid-Geel it must be lonesome
to work in a cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Love is tender thing"
Said he
Then Why n0t tender If"
Said She
Boston Transcripts,
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29


Martin II. Benjamin, Of New York, a
manufacturer. who is here on business.
and is at the New Willard. in discussing
the political situation in New York said
that every indication pointed to the
nomination Of Gaynor as the Democratic
candidate for governor of New York.
Democrats and Republicans alike. ma
chine politician or independent. reform
er or oficeholder. are coming around TO
recognize the great strength which Gay
nor has developed since he has taken the
oath of Office. Mayor Gaynor, so Jar, has
carried out the promises which he made
on the platform. His reforms In the
various departments of the city govern
ment have earned him the approval and
applause of all those who were opposed
to him in the campaign
IF he continues gathering popularity
he will surely be nominated and elected
as governor of New York There IL no
reason at all why the Republicans shsuld
not support him should he run for his
office, for Gaynor has shown himself TO
be an official who is not hidebound toehe
party of which he claims TO be a member.
As governor of New York. Gaynor would
act just as independently Of his party IS
he is st this time as mayor OF New Yorl.
Mr. Gaynor wants honesty and efficiency
irrespective of party affiliations.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-29

Senator Purcell and Representatives
Madison and Graham had a Bsllinger-
Pinchot committee meeting all by them
selves on the floor Of the Senate. When
executive session was ordered, the meet
ing broke up
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1910-10-05
LENox coLLEeE.

Prof. P. W. Knuth and family have
rented the Griffith house. Mr. Knuth
was pastor of the United Evangelical
church at Laporte City. He is q
state university student and has tax
en- his Masters degrees in psychology
and full courses in other branches re
| CURED by his department.
Leonard Gaylord, who some years
ago was student of Lenox college
died at his home in Winthrop las,
week after short Illness.
Miss Rose Vivian. a student here
last year. was married on Tuesday
September 81, at Marion, Iowa, tc
AIR. John Eggers. Both of these
young people were from Monticello.
The Athenian society gave recep
sion to the new students Friday even
ing. A program was given after
which refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. McNeilley came from
Center junction Saturday in Sunny
Jfm's' automobile and he returned
with them.
Miss Eva Brazlston's class '09 was
Up from Monticello Saturday.
The new suits for the foot ball
bows came Saturday.
The Y; W. G: A. cabinet went to
Monticello Saturday.
The college faculty had their annual
picnic Saturday down the river near
fabie Rock and they started off In
as merry mood as company Of
ctudents.
At the Y. M. G. A. meeting on Sab
oath afternoon a report OF the Gen
eva conference was given by Law
rance Dooittle.