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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
TIL ENSIGNs BILL

Act TO Commission Annapolis Gradu-
ates Ought TO Pass Senate.
FFum the New Yofk sun.
1t is perhaps not too much to expect
that the so-caIled ''ensigns biIF' will pass
az the coming session OF Congress. 1t
has already passed the House and only
await favorable action by the Senate TO
become a law. Moreover, there is an
impression at Washington that there will
be no active opposition TO it even In the
Senate save by one man OF great power
and vigilance.
The object Of the bin is 10 commission
as ensigns all graduates at Annapolis,
just as West Point graduates are made
second heutenants as soon as they get
their diplomas. At present the navy men
are sent on a two years cruise as soon
as they get through the four years
training and pass the final examination
az the Naval Academy. After that they
are subjected 70 another, a post-gradu-
ate examination. and upon the result OF
that. and not upon the result OF their
academy course. their status in the serv-
ice is determined. The opponents Of
this system contend that the young men
who have gone through the Annapolis
curriculum are as much entitled TO their
commissions as the West Pointers OF
similar status are TO theirs. that the
TWO years cruise does not qualify the
Annapolis cadets for the subsequent ex-
animation. since conditions on training
ships offer no preparation for duty on
the battle ships, and that any inherent
defects in the individual viii appear
much more plainly when he comes up
for promotion afterward than IL he is
made TO rise or fall by a purely academ-
ic standard.
A measure Of such evident propriety,
with the whole Senate actively or pas
sively behind il, ought 10 prevail
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
Entertaining Foreign Visitors.

The city OF Washington has a re-
quest to make OF Congress this year
that it is to be hoped VIII not be lost
sight OF in the press OF business in a
short session. The financial eonsidera-
ton is not large. but the question OF
national dignity, upon which the matter
hinges. is very important in the eyes Of
the outside world. II is the question Of
properly entertaining visitors OF inter
national Importance who come 10 WASH
ington during the recess.
international comfy depends very
largely upon the interchange Of courtesies.
Only the state Department and diplo-
mats know the delieacy OF foreign re-
lations and the insignificant points and
trffes upon which they often depend;
and cordiality. courtesy, and hospitality
have often gonea far to prevent ruptures
where statecraft and diplomacy would
have failed The entente cordiale may. ut
times. be best preserved or promoted by
national politeness. Besides. a nation
that has arrived at such a high station
among the first powers OF the world
finds that the observance Of the ameni-
ties increases with its rise in national
Importance. just as its members do as
they rise in the social world.
Many times the people OF Washington
have found themselves unexpectedly
called upon, especially during the sum
mer when national representatives are
away. TO act as hosts OF visiting bodies
of national importance and TO discharge
as best they can the duties OF making
the nation appear Wen in the eyes of
the outside world. It is with the expecta-
ton Of being relieved of the necessity Of
supplying funds for this entertainment by
contributions of a few that Con-
gress viii be asked to set aside a sum
annually, to be devoted TO the fitting
OF national guests. The
discharge Of this national duty viii be
certain 10 be fulfilled in more dignihea
and fitting manner II such provision is
made than if left 10 the haphazard
methods that have too long obtained.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
HUMAN NATURE IN WASHINGTON
By FRED C. KELLY.

only for this road, but for the whole
country replied Wiley. quietly, as he
handed the waiter his card.
The House insurgents endeavor not TO
overlook any bets and to get just as
much Of a run as possible out Of their
stack of white chips.
A standpat Congressman was recalling,
the other day, an evening last spring
when he stepped into the reading room
or the Library OF Congress and found
scattered about the room nearly every
one OF the House insurgents reading in
tently He found out that every one Of
them was boning up on parliamentary
law, in case the information might come
In handy. Library employees have noticed
more than once that the insurgents in
both Houses are about the most studious
crowd in Congress.
There's one thing that Senator Aldrich
just simply can't stand for at all, and
that is listening to speeches. He finds
Senatorial debates almost as boresome
as most people find a German comedian
or a girl elocutionist with a conservatory
dialect Whenever a Senator gets Up and
launches into q long. continuous perform
ance line OF talk, Senator Aldrich goes
10 his room TO work or take a nap Il
matters not II the speech is on a topic
that be Is directly and keenly interested
in He goes away and occupies himself
al something else and reads the report
Of the speech in the Record the next
morning.
Representative Ollie James, of Ken
lucky. was walking up Pennsylvania ave
nue. the other day past a taxicab that had
met with an accident The chauffeur had
sent for another machine to pull the taxi
10 the garage. but the streets were siushy
and slippery and the machine could make
no Roadway with its extra load.
Just then the driver happened to catch
sight OF Representative James ambling
along the sidewalk. Now, Mr. James Is
a double portion man, built along the
lines OF 5000 Limousine car, and higher
than the average doorway. he would
have made a good football player, except
that he is so big the other players would
have no room to move about the field
Wen, as We were saying. the taxicab
man noticed Mr.. James
Hey there, big fellow," he shouted.
familiarly. not knowing he was addressing
a member OF Congress. Come over here
and pull me home. will yuh2~
But the mOnolithic Kentuckian. n he
heard the tribute walked on without
paying any attention. and the taxi man
had 10 get his machine home the best
way he could
Copyright. 1910. by Frua C KeHy.l
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

as ignorant OF the real causes as it was
before Haeckel wrote his riddle of
the Universe" Darwin his origin OF
the Species" and theory has succeeded
theory. philosophy has been builded on
the ruins of old. PHILOSOPHERS, and stiIl
we are no nearer the truth than were
the builders of Babylon. Omar the
Tentmaker. 100 years ago, busted him
self with the riddle and. after all. had
to tell US:
Why. all the Saints and Ssses who discussed
OF the two worlds 50 wisely. they are thrust
Like foolish prophets forth: their words to wind
Ara scattered, and then mouths are filed with
dust"
And further along:
Strange. is it not. that Of tho myriads who
Before us passed the door Il darkness through,
Not one returns TO tell US Of the rad
Which to discover We mus travel. too.
For the cold reasoning of science, this
riddle of existence is closed door. and
neither Scientist Edison nor another
may hope to pass it. So far may ma
lerialism go. and no farther-beyond, If
We would Venture. We must have faith
for pilot To the great secret. no human
wisdom. no system Of philosophy. no
wonders az invention. no teachings OF
science may help us. The riddle re-
mains riddle sun. It is not for human
solution. for only the eyes OF faith and
trust can see through the door Of dark
ness" beyond the confines OF this work
aday world. where
I'VE are not children or gods
But men Ia a world OF men
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
Champ Clark on Oratory.

II is encouraging to find the views of
so experienced a canpaigner as Hon.
Champ Clark on oratory expressed as
they are in the current issue of the Cen
tnry Mr.. Clark believes that the art OF
oratory has declined: that in the hATls of
Congress, for instance. there is not the
call for rhetorical utterance and polished
periods there once was.
OF modern orators Mr.. Clark ranks Mr.
William Jennings Bryan very high, and
declares that no other American can
draw such audiences as he.
II Is interesting 10 learn Mr.. Clark's
opinion Of the various orators with
whom he has come in personal con-
tact. He believes that two of the ora
tons of senator Daniel deserve 10 rank
with the orations Of Cicero. and he ex-
presses high admiration for the oratorical
effects gained by William l. Wilson and
Thomas B. Reed.
But he thinks that at the present time
NE have no orators OF national inn
portance, and that typical party speakers
are eonspieuously absent The law OF
supply and demand enters here, he
thinks. and he believes that the intrinsic
decline Of oratory is due largely 20 the
fact that the people DO not want oratory
and are not moved by it as in the DAYS
Of old. He points 10 the fact that plain.
terse statements Of fact are at premium
now. instancing the case Of the debate
on the rules in the House d few months
ago. when all the speakers were limited
70 five minutes. 1t is this incisive. lucid,
brief statement of fact that Mr. Clark
recommends 10 all young men who de-
sire 10 make themselves effective public
speakers.
We are at one with Mr.. Clark in his
belief in the decline of oratory. No
longer are men moved by eloquent
words. by well-twned phrase OF rhythmic
flow Of atterance. The reason is that we
have learned TO think. Il is the matter.
not the manner Of presentation. that
moves the modern multitude. Once in a
great while you win still find sus-
ceptible and too sentimental jury moved
TO a miscarriage OF justice by an eloquent
lawyers plea, but even in the court
room. the last stronghold OF oratory. this
sort Of influence is declining, aided in
its fan by the common sense OF judges.
For too long time we have, as a people,
been Influenced in many directions by
mere oratory-and it has too often been
in the wrong directions. One has only
20 recall the beautiful orations Of the late
Robert Ingersoll 10 realize this. And so
it is good 10 learn from Mr.. Champ
Clark that undoubtedly oratory is de-
Ginning. and may soon come 10 be toIer-
ated no more in our legislative halls.
or course, when, on subject Of vital
Importance. some able statesman is deep
" moved his debate Is certain 10 be
oratorical. for true oratory is sincere and
vital But the country at large win vel
come the prediction OF the leader OF the
Democrats in the House that the bust
ness Of the country is likely to be con-
Quoted with fewer mere words than here
tofore, for over the grave OF oratory not
one of US will shed tear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
The Predicament OF a Midshipman.

AAC L1Cu1CdIuCHL o. a m1uSnlDnan.
A midshipman at the Naval Academy
who is a member or the first class Is
confronted with what is. to him. a dire
calamity in the recommendation made by
the superintendent OF the institution at
Annapolis for his dismissal. II appears
that the records show the midshipman n
have obtained this year to his credit. or
discredit a number of dement's in ex-
cess OF the quota any midshipman is per-
mitted to accumulate and remain at the
Naval Academy. Ordinarily. the case
would be simple one to handle. and the
dismissal. founded on such a circum-
stance. might easily be regarded as al
most an automatic function OF academic
administration with only the necessary
final touch which must be bestowed bv
the authorities in Washington.
But IN this case. the young man oh
tanned his excess of dement's by virtue Of
punishment imposed for alleged hazlnr.
He was one OF those who were charged
with INDUCING in that naeeountable
pastime. despit. the well-known rules and
the existence Of law prohibiting such es-
capades on the part of midshipmen at
Annapolis and cadets at West Point. It
must have been known at the time that
these dement's were imposed that they
would take the nidshirman over into the
danger zone, as he had previously ac-
CURED some disastrous marks. and the
result of the combination should have
been known TO the academic authorities
by simple addition without the necessity
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
A SONG OF LIFE.

Say not, Il liver
Unless the mornings trumpet brings
shock of glory to your soul,
Unless the ecstasy that sings
Through rushing worlds and insects wings.
Sends you upspringing to your goal
Glad OF the need for toll and strife.
Eager to grapple hands with life
Say not. I live"
Say not. Il liver'
Unless the energy that rings
Throughout this universe of IRE
A challenge to your spirit filings,
Here in the world Of men and things
Thrilling you with a huge desire
To mate your purpose with the stars
To shout with Jupiter and Mars
Say not. Il live"
Say not Il live
Such were a libel on the plan
Blazing within the mind Of God
Ere world or star or sun began,
Say rather. with your fellow
g. grub I burrow in the sod"
Life is not life that does not fame
With consciousness of whence it came 4
Say not, Il live"
The Delineato
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
One on Admiral Farragut.

From the Chicago Tribune
Admiral Farragut had just been warned
that Mobile Bay was planted thickly with
torpedoes.
Geraldine Farrar the torpedoes," he
exclaimed. "Go ahead"
TO save telegraph tolls. however. the
expletiVe was transmitted by the eorre-
spondents in its shorter ard uglier form.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

II is said that the President is cen
sidering appointing former Vice Presi-
dent fairbanks as Ambassador TO Japan.
1t would be a wise appointment 1t is
hard 10 think of a man better fitted for
high diplomatic position than tie distin-
guished Indianian.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
AeropIane VS.. Battle Ship.

From Popular Mechanics.
An aeroplane that costs but IS, 900 can
easily destroy a 81. 0Oe GOO battle ship. but
single aeroplane will never be pitted
against single battle ship II viii be
fleets OF the aerial craft that are used,
and while a number may be destroyed,
1t requires but one well placed bomb TO
completely obliterate a monster dread
nought from the seas, so that the loss
to the aerial army would be very small
as compared with that to the nation
owning the naval vessel.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
Not Respectable.

FrosR Answers.
First Lady-Did you notice Mrs 'Awkes
ad a black eye2
Second Lady-Did 1 not! And 'er us
band not out of prison for another week.
] don't call it respectable
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

1t is when a bulletin from the Secretary
Of Agriculture announces gravely that it
has been discovered that Welsh rarebit
is not inGigesuble that We realize how
valuable our governmental departments
are at times.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
A Pesslmistic Editor.

From the Atehison Globe.
II we were woman, we don't believe
We know a man we'd marry. And Nc
can't recall that we ever did know a man
we'd care to live with.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

We never realized before the adyan-
tages of being a woman until the French
Academy of Immortals rejected Nine
Curie on that account
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

Statistics show that in this country we
spend S2OoOO0.O00 a year for paint and
yet the fair sex viii not learn that nat
uTal cheeks are the most becoming.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

At least Mr.. Carnegie has saved himself
a lot Of trouble clipping coupons by giving
away that ten millions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
OF Course.

1.-The janitor has invited US 20 his
Christmas party"
''Going?"
Sure An invitation from royalty is
equivalent TO q command"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

The Topeka Gazette rudely refers 10
him as Fat Mr.. Blythe. of the Saturday
Evening Post" which is a vile asper-
sion on an Adonis-like figure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
About His Size.
Irritating.

OF words that jar me,
I avOw,
The worst are these three:
DO Il now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

To be really optimistic at this season
of the year, just forget that there are
such things as January bills
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
KNOW. How to Get Reltef.

Ffrm the Richmond Journal
The pure drugs act drove away many
Of the cough remedies. hut the average
man still knows that honey and little"
viii give relief.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

The fact that battle ships are 10 cost
moro in the future doesn't worry US half
so much as the rise in the price OF eggs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

A New York man shot himself five
times in an attempt to commit suicide,
which is striking commentary on Gen
Woods contention that every man should
learn TO be a good marksman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

They are saying now that Chief Justice
White is mot much of a Democrat 4"
Bot he's pretty much OF a jurist, all
right. and that is what counts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

STILL even If the authorities do get ae-
i've, the trial Of the sugar trust frauds
IS not likely to be short and sweet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

One OF the finest Christmas presents
that Washington could get would be
clean streets
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

There is a touch Of cynicism in the
thought that 100000, the amount Mr.
Carnegie has given to peace. Is just the
price of one first-class battle ship.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

1t is very evident that this time Brazil
is going to see that its navy behaves.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

Scientists have now decided that there
are no canals on Mars. In that case they
have never had TO bother about where
the exposition should be held.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
Ills mcfhnd-

Senator, what is the secret Of your
success IN politics? How do you manage
70 beat down the opposftion?"
Young man. | don't try to beat EN-
down. / pay 'em what they ask"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

Our idea Of the perfect bore is the man
who sends his Christmas presents early
and labels them, Don't open till Christ
mas Day"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
SHOPPING.

SHOPPING.
II is now that wife goes Topping
Through the slush;
And 10 do her Christmas shopping
JOINS the crush.
In and out she's briskfy popping
Through the doors.
One must visit, when out shopping,
Many stores.
Hub. behind. his brow is hopping:
Does his best,
But asserts that Christmas shopping
Is pest.
Unto hub the parcels dropping
Bring dismay
Seems 10 him a wffe out shopping
Needs a dray.
Hopping. Topping, never stopping,
See them go,
1t is great this Christmas shopping.
Don't you know.
About His Size.
Has your wife bought your present
YETI"
II suspect that she has by this time.
Yesterday she asked me for a nickel"
Good Government.
What's the trouble in PlunkviIey'
We've tried a mayor and we've tried
a commission"
''Wen?"
NOW we're thinking Of Offering the
management Of our city to some good
magazine"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

Hetty Green's son says that Wall street
Is needed. OF course. The magazines
must have something TO roast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

From the Sprngnele Republican
II senators AldFie and Lodge are also in favor Of
touching the tariff hereafter only schedule at
time. who can be against it--who excerpt Senator
Hepburn. Of Idaho. who is against everything these
days. Thus is another mHeh-tradueed Democrats
policy popgln' tariff resision-taken up with i'm
preSsive unanimity and given high place Of honor
in the Republican synagogue
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

When the Republican majority in the Masac4u-
sets legislature take up the duty q electing
United States Senator they viii not overlook the
fact that the real Why Mr.. edges eneIn,es
want 10 have aim defeated is that ne is a convinced
and persuasive defender Of The policy Of protection
His industry intelligence integrity. and devotion to
the public welfare are uncharenged.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
An Old story.

Lost my cook recently by the gaso-
line route"
DO you mean she poured il on the
fire."
No, another family lured her away
by offering her the use OF fine ma
chine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

From the ST Louis Post Dispatch.
Nov ouInes information that Taft aimed at KaYs-
nagh aloae. but. as USUAL the charge shattered oser
tWenty-six States
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From the New York Efening Sun.

Prom ths New York EEening Sun.
If our public characters knew that when they fan
ed in a public trust their punishment would not be
rdiculc. bat the obloquy which in Jas.In takes the
form Of cordial insilat,on 10 become 'desn d.
damp moist, unpleasant body. the chances are that
there would be fewer betrayak Of civic confidence
and a sincerely higher standard Of public morality
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
ON the New York Evening Posi-.

fF0m Jhe NeH lufk EFeDng TuSl-
For a subject that was pronounced dad a year
ago, tariff revision Is proving itself particularly
lively corpse Both Houses Of Congress gave up
hours its discussion YESTERDAY 1t is evident that
the Western Republicans mean business; they are
just as hot against dishonest tariff taxes nov as
they were during the campaign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
Frsm the CmngJOurnal.

If75In INC NollIltr1JUlfIlaI.
No. Stree The lame du6 is not an aquatic bird
found in Washington. The inquiring student of
0rnitholoy may correct his erroneous impression h
dropping in at shoomaker's and testing the liuuid
in which the lame ducks arc trying to submerge the
DARK prospects Of nyoiun arr participation in the
arfuoIs duties Of private life.
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- the naltimors -.

The chief objection 70 women pohce1nen-os is II
poicewoEen i-as advocated By sune Of the Balu-
more sIfragsts is that It m2y make impTsHionable
mankind too anxiOsB 70 get aIes1ed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
From the Birmingham Aee-Herald

7 FlIh N bIFlIluElaIu aEt-tefaIl.
The wtdtesashers Say BalLingeT sho1ld not be
fred and another lot may say Lormer should not be-
Thera is not. hoEeve, enough whiteSash 10 cover
the entire Illinois scandal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16
7rum The Boston Transcnnt.

The Librarian Of Congress, who tells House
committee that he has a family and cannot save
money from his salary, might hare found friend
in the same distresaul condition without travelling
far from his former home in Boston.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

FTum the Cleveland Flain Dealer.
An anti-ueating ordinance has been passed by the
Taeoma city commission, and there VIII never again
be any excuse in that town for seeing census figures
double.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

FrJm the Milwaukee Ne8s
Some Of the boys are stn trying to explain the
election Of last month. Forget it. and let's have
some fun watching Congress Wnggle.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-16

I'VE are not children or gods.
But men IN a world Of men"