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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

~ FOR the interest Of science awaits I'M
successful experiments in philosophy. He
placed himself under shed TO avoid the
rain. His kite was raised. A thunder
cloud passed over H. No sign of cleo
tricity appeared. He almost despaired Of
success, when suddenly he observed the
loose hbers OF his string move toward
an erect position. He now pressed his
knuckle TO the key. and received
strong spark. How exquisite must have
been his sensations at this moment! on
his experiment depended the fate of his
theory. Doubt and despair had begun 10
prevail. when the fact was ascertained
in so clear manner that even the most
incredulous could no longer withhold
their assent Repeated sparks were drawn
from the key. a phial was charged,
shock given. and all the experiments
made which are usually performed with
electricity.
And thus the Identity Of lightning and
electricity was proved. Franklfn's propo.
sition to erect lightning rods which would
convey the lightning to the ground and so
protect the buildings to which they were
attached found abundant opponents.
Nevertheless, public opinion became set
tied that they did protect buildings. Then
the philosopher raised a new contro-
versy as to whether the conductors
should be blunt or pointed. Franklin.
Cavendish, and Watson advocated points
and Wilson blunt ends. The logic of ex-
pertinent, however. showed the advan-
tage Of pointed conductors. and the peo-
pie persisted then in preferring them in
that form, as they have done ever since.
July 70. 1775, was the day set aside for
fasting and humiliation by the patriots.
It is the date the Confederate Congress
met In Richmond in 1861 and the first Of
Sherman's three battles at Atlanta, IN
1854 II is the birthday of Thomas Bruce.
Earl Of Elgin d766): OF Elisha Dyer. the
Rhode Island philanthropist uND: Au-
gustin DAILY. the dramatist QS9. and
Frederick ]. stimson. the writer OF law
books and novels (ls55). It is the date of
the death of Robert the Wise. King OF
France Qosz). and CAROLINE Anne Southey,
! poetess and novelist Qs5D.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
AT THE HOTELS.

The strongest argument against COM
pulsory army service Ia Great Britain Is
that It's application would be strongly
and obstinately opposed by the public"
said Gerald E. Kinkaid. wooden manu-
faeturer Of Glasgow. Scotland. who Is
at the New willard ''Englishmen,
scotehmen. Irishmen. and Welshmen
are so unalterabiy opposed to compulsory
military service that they would resist It
in time Of peace by general revolt.
British faith Is chiefly IN the navy as
a means OF national power" continued
Mr.. Kinkaid, and the policy OF Dread
nought building on a progressive scale
will tend TO strengthen that reliance.
Lord Roberts, in his declarations that
the navy is not enough for unfolding
British supremacy, has used the argu-
ment that ships Of war can be and are
being built rapidly abroad, and his
declarations should always be regarded
with the greatest seriousness.
However, there is not the slightest
probability of a conflict between Great
Britain and any European power" added
Mr.. Kinkaid. I'VE are at peace with all
nations. and there Is really no need Of
an Increased army or navy. The finan-
cial and commercial relations OF the
world are so interviewer with each other,
the sums involved are so enormous. and
the consequences OF a conflict go stu
pendous that the people will think most
seriously these days before embarking
on the fortunes. or, rather. misfortuness
OF war"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20. 1910.
Home News Away from Home

Washingtonians who leave the
city. either for a short or long
stay-whether they go to mountain
or seash5re. or even across the sea
should not fail to order The
Washington Herald sent to them
by mali. It will come regularly.
and the addresses will be changed
as often as desired. It Is the home
news you will want while away
from home. Telephone Main $500.
giving old ard new address
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
HOLD for Investigation.

Prom Browring's Magazine.
To Anxious Inquirer" who asks US f.
there are rats on cat boat. and wheth-
er cowcatchers were first put on milk
trains. We reply that the editor who
knows all about such things IS busy
looking Up whether or not Richard III.
when he stopped King Henry's bier, thus
became the first temperance crusader.
and viii not be able to answer Anxious
Inquirer until he rests up a little.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
A PRIVATE CITIZEN.

I am a private citizen,
] iiTe at Oyster Bay
I never bother other folks.
let them have their way.
! don't butt IN on others games,
l let men handle theirs:
I have one motto, which is this:
mind my own affairs
/ know that some win scoR az this;
I dO1't see why they should
! care not who'll be governor.
wouldn't II ] could.
I only want to write and hunt.
/ trust that no one cares;
I only follow this one rule:
I mind my own affairs
l may invite nice persons dOTng
! dine them and we talk;
hops the public viii not think
! show them how TO walk
I only pray. when comes the day
! end my worldly cares
III Be recalled as one who said:
J naiad my own sfaiJsl
Paul West. IN Nea xozk World
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
HINT TO NovELIsTs.

The motor novel gets the pelf
And nowadays 1t seems
A writer must confine himself
To automobile themes.
The yachting story has no sale;
All dialect they bar.
Each publisher now wants a tale
About a touring car.
You might as well get busy then
II you have no machine.
You can at least immense your pen
In flowing gasoline,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

The British House Of Commons recently
passed a woman's suffrage bill by
majority Of 100, and then reconsidered 1t
be a majority Of 145. The Commons
merely wished. perhaps, TO show the
ladies how easily man. TOO, may change
his mind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
A Pair of schemers.

There's a barbecue to-day at Wom-
bats subdivision. Let's go out and pre-
tend we want to buy lott
but how'll we get out?"
ooh. let's go into an automobile es-
Enlistment and get 'em to demonstrate
a machine"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

So far four Republicans have been
mentioned in connection with the New
York governorship and every one Of
them is named William. BY way of pos
sible opposition, there IS William J. Gay
nor and William Randolph Hearst.
Looks as II II may be a battle of the
Bills" in that State this fall
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Five trainloads Of speeches and po-
litical documents were shipped out of
Washington in the six months ending
July l." says the Nashville Tennessean.
We hope the TeDnessean is not looking
IN this direction for a kick
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

For continuous BOOKING. an Ohio man
has been sentenced to live in a dry
county for twelve months" says con-
temporary. Everybody remembers how
distressed old Br'er Rabbit was when Br'er
Fox threatened to throw him in the
brier-patch."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

The most modest fish liar In the world
lives in Georgia, He explains that the
creek oyerfowed the bottom lands Of his
plantation recently. and that the fish ate
up bis entire blackberry crop before the
waters subsidized.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Mr.. Lee o'Nein Browne viii. It is an
nounced, run for the legislature again"
If it were any other legislature than
that Of Illinois. the Hon. Browne would
entertain no hope whatever of catching
H. of course
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

The Folk Presidential boom would be
an engaging proposition, no doubt, II
only it might develop expansiveness. It
never yet has been able to get much
beyond the important-if-true stage. how
ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Mr.. ollie James is carrying the coun-
try Overwhelmingly for the Democrats
next fall Mr.. James carried it in the
same way for the Peerless in 1908: but
that does not count now. Of course.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
Filling Up.

What DO you do when you have no
pewsg It must be hard to fill up"
When we have no news" explained
the New York journalist, I've use larger
type"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Il do not believe in third party at
this time, and there viii not be any,.
says Mr.. Pinohot Hunt That exact
style Of expression Is the prerogative Of
the man higher up, Sc It not?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
Not Even a Close Shave.

From the Boston Transcript.
Mrs. Notwithstanding wrong with
your glass Of water. Mr.. Boarder?
Boarder-There's hair in the ice.
Mrs. H.-Impossibiel I shaved that ice
myself
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
A Smart Girl.

While others at the seashore ragged
At lack OF men.
She stayed in town and got engaged
To nine or ten.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
aIisIeading Headlines.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The headlines said lodge in Jail" but the refer
encs was not to Senator Lodge whose activities On
behalf Of the people Of this Union have been so
marked that could the people Of Texas get hold Of
him they never would Let him 80.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

'T see the landlord has put screens
throughout the front OF the hotel"
And a good idea. too Now the I'M
pudent flies all have to go around 10 the
rear entrance"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
No Time Lost.

What are those floating tables?''
Great scheme on the part OF the
They've fixed 1t so you
can play bridge in the surf"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Says a Southern political leader: mfr.
Roosevelt can carry the South from h
to breakfast Perhaps: but does the
South really desire 10 be carried from
h to breakfast9''
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

A new counterfeit $50 bill is said TO be
in circulation. A S. counterfeit would be
more Of a menace TO the common peo-
pie. and a 81 counterfeit still more.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Democrats everywhere are in high
spirits" says Representative Henry. of
Texas. Evidently the Democrats think
they have more than a ghost of a show
to carry the next House.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Uncle Sam" is fortunate in that he
may send hts money 60 the laundry and
not have 20 worry about the probability
Of its coming beck with the buttons all
of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

THE American women are the most
beautiful in the world" says the Gaek-
war OF Baroda. Thanks. Gaekl That's
what they all say.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

''Why did you drop her? Didn't she
say she thought she could learn to love
your"
Yes: but I'm only down here Cor a
week"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
Then He Moved.

= TN suubG
His lines were cast in pleasant places.
Far from the maddlng crowd;
He was feeling fine TIL he saw the sign:
mo Fishing Here Allowed"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
Checkmated.

II saw him kiss the maid IN the hall"
well, call him down for IT,"
IT can't. had sent word was out"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

AS an enthusiast IN the cause Of or
ganized labor. Samuel Gompers is even
more opposed 10 the tipping evil than
the average citizen, In his recently pub
llshed Labor in Europe and America
he tells story about tipping on ship
board which apparently expresses his
own views on the subject. "a passenger
at the end OF a recent trip" Mr.. Com
pers writes. made this little speech TO
a steward: Here's the minimum tip for
you. I am obliged by custom to give you
something, but I'll not make it enough
20 help induce the steamship company
TO stin further reduce your paltry pay.
But I pledge you that the day you go on
strike for better pay and no tips I'll send
SIS 20 help you win" Mr.. Gompers
adds that st would be well worth that
sum TO every American passenger to rid
himself OF the tipping nuisance on his
steamship voyages"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
Sweet Bother.

From the Boston Transcript.
Miss Bute-Do your eyes ever bother
you, Mr.. Smart
Smart (gallantly)-Not nearly so much
as yours do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

The five best sellers may interest
Fifth avenue. but or New York's East
side the English classics are the greater
attraction. In the first place. the East
Side reads more than other sections do.
There were more applications from the
circulation departments OF the five East
side branches OF the New York Public
Library last year than IN any eight OF
the other thirty-eight branches. Not
only does the East Side read. but It is
choice in what II reads. New ephemeral
novels get little attention. but Dickens.
Thackeray. and Scott are worn thread
bare in the tenement districts. Shakes
peare and the Bible are prime favorites.
Among Juveniles fairy stories lead here,
as they do everywhere else. but the
Bible ranks among the five most popular
books In the children's department
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

The report that old Sol had vanquished
Mr. Cannon was greatly exaggerated.
Sol. it appears. did not carry a single
precinct.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

From the Rochester Union and Advertiser
Colombia has eleeued : new President 1t remains
to be seen whether he viii be inanguratsd. There
is always an element Of doubt In that country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
Whnt,a fhe Oddaf

From the New York Tribune.
Jus, wait until Mr. Bryan. Of the Commoner. and
Mr. Roosevelt Of the Outlook. come together edito-
rally and you'll see who has "cOme back" g
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

II am just crazy about Roosevelt. q"
AYERS a writer IN the Worlds Work.
That is what Is known as the shouting
stage.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
WIN He Stand for Ttf

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Just what discipline Mr.. Cannon win Be subjected
70. Mr.. Roosevelt has not yet decided. but it is
whispered that he Is to be made the next Vice
President.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

FrCan the Smart Set.
True consistency Is a jewel; and tho.
most charming women display the least
jewelry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

II is a good thing for the Democratic
party OF Indiana that Rryan's local op-'
ton plan In Nebraska has been defeated,
according 10 Ben. L. Myers. Of South
Bend. Ind. who was seen at the Raleigh
last night
The Democratic managers IN Indiana
were In auandary about inviting Bryan
to make speeches this fall in their State,
because members OF the Indiana Brew
ers' Association have protested against
bringing him there. The brewers, or at
least a goodlv number OF them. are loyal
Democrats To disregard their wishes
without the very best OF reasons would
place the Democratic party in most an
enYiable position. But now that Bryan
has been defeated in his own State, the
Indiana Democrats can go before the
voters and say that Bryan has been dis
avowed by his own people. that his prin-
ciples are not the principles OF the peo-
pie and that therefore. he should not bs
invited. as doing so would offend the
Democratic party Of Nebraska and their
sympathlzers everywhere.
Il think this blow 20 Bryan II his own
home is the best thing that could have.
happened 10 the Democratic party. Had
he been successful, he would again I'M
pose his views and personality upon the
Democratic party In the coming Presi-
Dental struggle, which, OF course, would
mean defeat HIS defeat at home by his
own people viii convince the Democrats
leaders and voters everywhere that Bry-
ans star has indeed set"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
TIP for the Democrats.

From the Toledo Tines
Hopeful Democrats are hereby warned that the
Republicans usually experiences their greatest tou-
bles two years before national election.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

In Holland the supply OF windmills
is not being increased" said Mynheer
Jan Doorkens, OF Rotterdam, who Is at
the Arlington. TTerr Doorkens is a sugar
planter and is on his way TO the Dutch
West Indies, where he holds interests.
''The Dutch, being progressive IN the
utilizing Of opportunities 10 economic,
are substituting steam and other forms
Of power for the capricious wind. There
are 1900 Wtndmills in Holland. The num-
Der. however. is less than It was fifty
years ago.
ANY one who has been down on the
eastern end OF Long Island has doubt
less observed the old windmills with q
tiny windmill perched on top opposite
the great arms. Perhaps the observer
has not gone so far into the mechanism
of the windmill as TO discover that the
little windmill is the Yankees method OF
automatically keeping the sails on the
great arms always In the wind As soon
as the wind changes It sets the small
wheel in motion. and this quickly rolls
the top of the tower and the big wheel
around until & again faces the wind.
Whenever the wind changes In Holland
hundreds of millkeepers come forth and
laboriously turn the tops about By hand.
One may see them pushing and straining
on the galleries surrounding the towers
midway between the ground and the top
or tugging at the spokes OF a wheel on
the ground
farmland is especially the home OF
he rfr,7 e,.4f4 til
IT Hes 10 the north and west Of Am
sterdam. and the name Of every place in
It begins or ends with 'zaan.' I"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
a DAY of Refoicing.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Instead Of figuring the cost Of Congress. kneel and
give thanks that Il IS Temporarily out OF business
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20

Rev John c. Lester, of Joliet, H.,
who is at the Riggs, IN speaking OF the
action of the school authorities OF High
land Park. a suburb Of Detroit. IN re-plac-
ing the Bible in the public schools. said
last night: Il am rejoiced TO see that at
least one board had the moral courage
and saw the necessity Of replacing tho
Bible in the public schools. and I hope
that their course viii be followed by 9TH
ers. The Bible is 10 be read and the Lords
Prayer said at the opening of the morning
sessions. Both the reading OF the Scrip
lures and the prayer are &c be without
comment.
1T is too bad that the reading Of the
Scriptures cannot be more fully explained
10 the children, but even the reading
will have It's beneficial influence on the
youthful mind. Divorces and other moral
crimes are on the increase everywhere.
and the youthful mind is getting more
deprsved. Children are not as they used
10 be. At one time they respected their
elders and visited church and Sunday
school regularly; now, respect for their
parents is a thing to be laughed at
among the young people. and their at
tendance at church and Sunday school
is steadily decreasing. The American
youth needs more moral training. The
home must contribute its share toward
II. as well as the school and the church.
Where this is neglected. the result can
be only most deplorable one. I think
a fuIl-fedged curriculum on morals and
Bible study should be introduced in all
public schools Of the United States; am
convinced It would help greatly TO bring
about an Improvement"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-07-20
shonId Use ..Freah Paintn PIncard.

From the Columbia stase.
Thomas E. Watson Is truly q great Democrat.
but he ought to wear plaeard. 30 that no other
person may rub against him until the Democratic
paint on him dries a little.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-10-10

Job printing at the Nugget.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL.
Frances s,rever, Contributor.

The league basket ball season win
open February Sd. A schedule is
being prepared and will be- published
later.
number OF the seniors have re-
coiyed their new class pins and are
pretty proud. Look for the tiny rec
tangular gold pins for II.
Last night at Harmony Hall q Span.
ish song by the Girls Glee Club WAS
one of the attractive numbers OF the
Fortnightly Clubs program.
Tuesday evening the seniors and
the business department girls played
game Of tasket ball a, the rink.
The senior girls won by a score OF
Is to II.
Two or three OF the basket ball
girls are absent this week on ac-
count of injuries received while prac-
ticing. We hope they Will be back
soon.
Tell the commercial people that
what We lack in some things We make
up In others. Ask them how they are
getting along In basket ball, Also
where are their parties. socials. etc.
We may not be great business men
lut We do have little fun once in a
while.
Wednesday during the noon inter
mission part OF the faculty were up In
the auditorium enjoying a sligh, re
past and talking energetically. when
they suddealy realized that the recess
vas n little longer than usual Upon
going TO their dificrrn. II oms they
found the classes assembled and won
doring where tn. teachers were-if
they cared at all. The teachers were
mildly repra.,. b! Ar Thompson.
and that was the end OF their misde-
meanor. We think they should have
been punished according TO the regu-
lar rule. staying after school. especi.
ally as they ought TO be examples for
the rest of us. II you want to make
them smile now Just ask them how
they like peanut sandwiches and
cake.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-17

the population Of otcro county and
the town of La Junta.
In reply would say have made a
request OF the director OF the census
10 this effect Tut am Informed that
the data relative to otero county will
be published as speedily a. possible.
but that the director can give no con.
sidcration to the application for ad.
vance information.
! would suggest that you again
bring this matter 10 my attention In
the course OF two months. when /
understand the information desired by
you will be pu iished In bulletin form
and II can then. II ready. be ,ele
graphcd ont TO you.
With kindcst regards. l am.
$. GuGGENHEiM.