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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
HABIT AMONG ANIMALS.
How the Horse Learns TrickS-SpaT-
rows Guessing of Numbers.


rows Guessing of Numbers.
The horse, as the most stupid Of all the
dumb creatures man has made his friend.
has been painstakingIy studied by E. T.
Brewster. says the Chicago Chronicle He
is 50 stupid that he can be taught any
thirg-that IS. any maitland. having no
mind OF his own. can be relied on 20 do
exactly as he is told. All the authentic
tricks. whatever the details, are worked
in this way:
The horse is taught by endless repeti-
lions some mechanical habit A given
signal and he begins 10 paw the floor.
Another signal and he stops. Press tho
proper button and he takes a sponge
and rubs Il over certain spot on a
blackboard or picks up a card lying in
q certain position The meaning Of the
act exists for the spectator only. The
pawings count the answer 20 a problem
OF addition: the card bears the reply 70
a question: but the horse does not
know IT,
He merely follows a blind habit, Just
rs he VIII stop when YOU say whoa
though you interpolate the word into your
recitation OF the Declaration Of indie
pendence. The reason the horse IS SO
available for this particular deception
and so generally useful 10 mankind is
that he possesses Just the right degree OF
stupidity II he were stupider, he would
not be plastic enough to acquire too
many habits and lead TOO much his own
life. like that particularly clever animal.
the cat
The 200 tests 20 which James ?. Por-
ter, Of Indiana University, subjected two
English spa-rows serve as the types OF
all experiments with animals counting.
They proved beyond question that the
sparrovs could not count. After a bird
had been given its food 10 times in sue
ccssion from dish No 3. IN the next
twenty trials il went only nine times %
the proper place. Moreover. after the
bir5 became pretty certain OF the siJua-
ton OF the desired dish when he came
10 t. on the wing. walking up 20 IL threw
him all of again, while II he started his
flight from a point 10 one side Of his
usual perch he was likely 20 hit CORE
spondingIy 10 one side Of his objective
point.
The sparrows guessed numbers better
than most creatures who have been test
ed. They could not count certainly even
two. Neither instinct nor reason IS the
key 20 the animal mind, but habit The
animal forms habits precisely as we do.
and Ike ourselves, stores up as habits
many common experiences of life The
difference is that what for us is a mere
side line is almost the entire stock in
trade of the beast We are all Of Us,
men and beasts alike. bundles of habits,
but the man has more other things
wrapped UP in his package.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17

may cause her anxious hours. but
maintain that woman's desire 10 excel
is solely material She distrusts really
refinement as she distrusts intellect and
abhors sentiment. To woman romance
Is an obnoxious weed that must be pluck
ed from the domestic garden. knowing
that she married a man for what he had.
! she is ever suspicious that he may be at
tracted TO a woman for what she IS.
Much has been written by men Of
women's refining influence. 7 don't be
lieve It. With very few exceptions. I
know Of no woman who IS equal in re-
hnement 70 her husband. On the other
hand. I know Of many clever men 10
whom their wives are a burden. know
Of splendid lives ruined by littIe-souled
women. Take the workingman the small
artisan, and the laborer, Of whom I have
had no small experience, and 1 emphati-
cally affirm that in the majority Of cases
the husband is much more refined than
the woman and a much superior animal
altogether.
Full Benefit Denied,
Just as mans imagination has given
US art and all that art means. so woman's
ignorance has prevented us from benefit
ing in full from mans glorious gifts.
Another writer says that a woman
keeps a family's social conscience. and
that is my chief complaint against wom-
en-. To it one may directly trace all the
sins of snobbery. ignorance. and AFRO
gance. Women are responsible for jerry
built houses. for multiplied religions, and
for inartistic homes. Woman's inability
to appreciate the best has brought about
the glorifcation Of the cheapest. To a
woman the family conscience means an
outward sign Of an inward sham.
Men have been driven to bankruptcv
and to beggary because Of a woman's So
cial conscience. It IS by social con-
science that hypocrites thrive and char
latans come by their own. Show me the
woman who would sooner walk with a
shabby honest man than with n veu-
dressed rogue and will show YOU a shin
ing exception.
Let 1t not be thought that I am
woman-hater. God forbid! respect wom-
en- and l revere women-indeed. am
afraid Of women: but as I do not fail 70
recognize their virtues, neither am
blind to their frailties
And for their frailties I love them. A
perfect woman IS an abominaton in the
sight Of her lord"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
EULOGIES FOR GRIGGS TODAY.
Members of the Congregational Club
to Occupy Speakers Gallery.

to Occupy Speakers Gallery.
To-day has been, by resolution, set
aside as the day for the eulogies OF Rep
resentative James VI. Griggs. Of Georgia.
The ladies' Of the Congressional Club
have noted that this ancient institution
has fallen so low that these "eulogy
DAYS" have become almost a perfunctory
performance. and they are using every
effort 10 revive this praisewOrthy GUS
tom as a result the ladies Of the club
expect 10 attend the services on this oc-
casion In a body, occupying the Speaker
gallery, which he has turned over to
them.
The leaders in the movement are Mrs
Champ Clark. Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge
Mrs. Patrick f. Gill. Mrs Charles l.
Bartlett. Mrs. Jonathan P. Dolllver. and
Mrs. John L. Slayden. Col Livingston IS
10 have charge Of the speaking on the
life Of the late Judge Griggs. Among
the REPRESENTATIVES who viii deliver ad-
dresses are Hon. Ollie James. Hon. Cor
don Lee. Judge AdamsOn, and Mr.. Clark,
the minority leader
President Taft. Mr. William Dean How
els. and Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page are
7 expected 10 be present
The club has been delegated by Speaker
. Cannon 20 take complete charge OF the
eulogies in the House in the future, and
will hereafter issue cards OF admission.
| No cards have been issued for to-day
and the galleries will be open 10 all The
/ House VIII meet az . o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
TAFT AT INITIAL
CONCERT ON DRIVE
Society Folk Brave Winds
TO Attend Affair.
NINE BAND OPENS SEASON
President and Mrs. Taft Spend an
Hour on speedway-Three Thou
NAL OpeninG-DispIay of Spring
StyIes-Many Autos and Carriages.

Society folk Of Washington braved the
cold winds that blew across the Potomac
and the threatening clouds that overcast
the sky yesterday afternoon 70 particI-
pate In the formal opening Of the spring
season at Potomac park.
Despite the inclement weather condi-
lions. fully 5000 people. including Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft, attended the big
social affair Mrs. Taft originated the
idea Of the concert opening for the spring
season last year. and it has become a
fixture in the doings OF the society people
Of Washington.
Spent Hour on Drive.
Mrs. Taft with the President were the
center or all eyes in the big gathering.
They arrived on the drive shortly after
the opening Of the concert AT 5 O'Clock
and stayed until nearly 6 o'clock.
The President and Mrs. Taft drove
about the speedway twice. the Presi-
dent acknowledging the applause Of the
crowd by raising his hat. The Taft auto
stopped for several minutes near the
band stand that the President and Mrs.
Taft might listen to a portion OF the eX-
cellent concert programme by the Ma
rine Band
Every strata Of Washington society was
represented az the gathering. Cabinet
officers. members OF Congress, diplomats,
and representatives of Washington
most exclusive set paraded on horseback
or in autos. Hundreds Of the middle
class" also enjoyed the spectacle. Autos
Of every description. from some historic
relic Of the days Of the "one-lunger" up
to the powerful 70-horsepower limousine
were In the great line that paraded the
drives.
There were carriages. too. that took IN
the wide range OF variety from the old
fashioned family surrey with old Dob
bin" IN the shafts up 20 the handsome
victorias and broughams with liveried
footman and coachmaa.
Handsome Gowns Seen.
In the autos and carriages were hand
somely gowned women. the parade being
fequal TO that of Easter Sunday. as far Is
a display OF millinery and the latest
styles go.
During tho concert light refreshments
were served by a score OF pretty girls.
On the bride paths We're a score Of the
fashionable younger people OF the city
trying out their favorite mounts. The
stin breezes and cloudy weather IN
doubtedly kept several hundred from
Joining the throngs on the drive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
THE FLYING YEARS.

What makes the DAYS 80 swiftly fyl
They vanish like a fash;
One has no time for ANYTHING
In this mad rush and dash
The seasons. too. are growing short
Thcy crowd each other cut.
Old winters scarcely In the mig
Ire be Is put 20 rout.
In years gone by the days were long.
There was no lack Of tine
For an the things one had 70 do
When in his hoyhood prime.
I've often done q full DAYS work
Before the breakfast bell
Rang out its summons sweet and cIc7r
IL tones ! loved 50 well.
I've known re sun 20 stand stock still.
Suspended in the sky,
While rot out potato slips
Til I half wished 20 die
Il scarcely seemed 10 move an inch
Fer 'hIee fun hours or more:
I watched II mighty closely, too.
For ! was tired and sore.
The days Just seemed 20 have DO end
When there was work % do.
Fer | a hundred tasks performed.
Yet never hurried through.
Z
Forgetting Il had stopped.
But kept ganely plugging on.
Nor faltered, though I dropped.
The ChriStmases seemed far apart
\ dozen Years bgtWCen--
And 50 were the May-dly picnicS.
When love crowned beauty queen
But now the anniversaries
Come cTowding thick and fast.
They're swift az Halley's comet.
And ike it. soon are past.
Time never letters on rs march
As IN the Cldcn day
When castles in the air were built
To while the hours away.
Those good old days are past and gone.
To never more return.
When one could work for sixteen hours
And yet have time % bum.
JOHN G. HERNDOl
wsShinEton, ID. c. Aul l6
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
BONTONS TABOO MEAT
Society Leaders of London
Adopt Fegetarianism.
SMART LUNCHEONS EFFECTED
Duchess OF Westminster, Duchess OF
Portland, and Dean WiIberfOrce
Have Promised TO Attend Inaugu-
ration Of the Abstinence Move
ment-Others Planning Lunches.

London, April I5-Socieues latest fad
is vsgetarianism- A new vegetarian res
taurant. 10 be opened shortly. viii oe
under the patronage Of many smart
women.
The Duchess OF Westminster. the
Duchess OF Portland, and Dean WILDER
force have promised TO attend the in
auguration, while others are planning
lunches and dinners at the new res
taurant. which is 20 be run in On extra
VACANT and luxurious manner.
The daintiest rheatless dishes Will tempt
faded appeutes.
The finest wines viii be provided. and
everything will be served by beautiful
girls, tastefully dressed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
RULED BY WORDS.
Conditions for Right Thinking n
Recent Acquisition OF humanity.

Pro- John Dewey, in Science
Mankind so FAR has been ruled by
things and by words, not by thought
for till the last few moments Of history
humanity has not been in possession OF
the conditions Of secure and effective
thinking. Without ignoring in the least
the consolation that has come 20 men
from their literary education. 1 would
even go so far as 20 say that only the
gradual replacing Of a literary by a scien-
tific education can assure 20 man the
progressive amelioratlon Of his lot IN
less we master things, we shall continue
TO be mastered by them. The magic that
words cast upon things may indeed dis
guise our subsection or render Us less
dissatisfied with II. but, after all. science,
rot words. casts the only compelling
spell upon things.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
Handsome Gowns Seen.
HISTORY CLUB ELECTS.
Capitol Hill Members Hear EncOur-
aging Reports from Officers.

aging hepOrtH from oIilcerS.
The annual business meeting Of the
Capitol Hi History Club was held We'd
nesday afternoon AZ the residence OF Mrs.
c. d. Glass. GO Maryland avenue north
east. A fun attendance was present and
one new member admitted. The yearly
reports were read. The report Of the
treasurer showed a large surplus in the
treasury.
The election OF officers for next year
resulted as follows. Mrs. c. d. Glass.
vice president; Mrs. T. T. Rorke. secre-
tary; Mrs. Charles Fisher. treasurer;
Mrs. c. T. Wood. critic. Mrs J. c.
Widen. the present vice president. sue
ceeds 10 the presidency.
The programme Of study for next year
was submitted and accepted. The next
meeting VIII be held April p al the home
of Mrs \. c. Webb, 3l4 Tenth street
northeast.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
CONSCIENCE.

Yesterday yCu were mine.
We both seemed blithe and gay;
The world 20 as was but song
Why did you 60 away?
Could you not bear with mo
And my poor life make bright?
All. no, 10 was not thus 20 be,
For conscience must be set Alright.
That cursed little God Of Right.
He knows as well rs yOu and I.
Then when We you'd. we would not.
II upon our conscience we rely.
II 2 were not for he I'm sure
My Wild emotions you could lure.
Forsooth ny heart. you might entrap.
Ann I FoTget-Yet Not.
~-Mande Beatrice TAYLOR. IN Trades Unionjs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
The Why of the World

From the Boston Transcript
Patieut-ThOSe new teeth doctor. seem
TO cut and grind my old ones a good deal
Dentist--Ah. yes; they cut the ones. not
IN their set
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
VIII Address $. A. r..

Prof Charles Z. Munroe. Of the C. w
T. will make an address at the monthly
meeting Of the S. A. r. at Rauscher's
on Wednesday evening His subject will
be Application OF explosives"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17

Though the accidents in the streets OF
New York are increasing In number. the
proportion Of fatalities is growing less.
Out Of the last 1900 accidents loo were
classified as serious,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
As Sometimes Happens.

Lawyer-Am TO understand that your
wife left your bed and board?
Uncle Ephrain-Not 'zactiy. boss. She
dun TUX nah bed an bod along VIII her.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
PICTURES THAT DEPRECATED

he clearly
sh art on the wane and particularly English
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17

The Washington friends and relatives
Of John Duffy are much interested in the
change in his professional status from
a barytone to a tenor. Mr. DufTy's sue
cessful career began in Warrington.
Since his first appearance he has pro-
crossed steadily. The New York Even
ing Post says Of his recent development
into a tenor: Mr. Duffy perhaps merits
special consideration, for he used to be
known as J. Humbird Duffy barytone.
Now he comes out as Mr.. John Duffy.
tenor. The change is a wise one. for his
voice sounds like a true tenor, and has
scarcely trace Of the barytone quality"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17

The benefit performance at Carroll In
stitute Hall last Saturday was a pleasing
and profitable affair The programme was
as follows: "A japanese Love Song"
Miss Susie Taggart. accompanied by ten
children, all IN costume-NIisses Elizabeth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17

Having attained a selection which has
not hitherto been sufficiently mastered by
a pupil Of the Peabody Conservatory TO
be given in concert. Miss Marie G. Han
sen. Of this city gave with much salts
faction ana unusual ability and technique
the Gabriel Faure "Tmpromptu." in f
minor. at one Of the largest and most sue
cessful Of the pupils recitals Of the con-
servatory.
In addition. she rendered the Rach-
maninof G minor prelude, displaying her
wonderful strength and attack AZ the
piano. Both selections were a tremendous
success, and Miss Hansen was paid an
unusual ovation. She has just added 10
her list Of several brilliant compositions
another In the form OF a lullaby. which
is her latest success, and will be suns at
the yearly exhibition concert Of the Pea
body Conservatory. early in May.
Miss Gretchen Hood, well known among
music lovers Of this city. was enthusiastic
ally received by a notable gathering in
GLIDING the President. members Of his
cabinet. and many Representatives of
Congressional and residential circles on
last Saturday evening when she rendered
Arthur PENIS "Carissimo" before the
members Of the League OF Republican
Clubs which had assembled at the Ar
lington Hotel for their annual BANQUET
In response 70 tho ovation paid her
Miss Hood gave with rare beauty and
feeling the national anthem. which
brought forth cheers and shouts from the
distinguished guests. who rose from their
seats, as is customary during the singing
OF the Star Spangled Banner"
Miss Berda Stewart Wilson will present
her two promising pupils. Misses George
Ben Earnshaw and NJ. Hazel Chisholm. in
a Joint PIANO recital tomorrow at Wash
ington Club. when a programme of inter
eStinE classics VIII be rendered By these
two youthful artists
The death OF Mr. Hans Ely last Sunday
night al his home in this city will deeply
affect a large proportion Of the musicians
in Washington whose pianos he has
tuned for the past thirty years or more
He was connected with the Droop house
for more than a quarter Of a century.
and his father. who is still hale and
hearty at the age Of eighty-six. and liv-
Ing In Virginia. was the tuner fort the old
Metzerott piano house and reclaimed
with the late Mr.. Droop when he sue
ceeded Metzerott. NIr. Ely knew the in
side of piano like an author knows the
inside pages Of his book, and his place
Will not he easily filed.
The benefit performance at Carroll IN
sttute Hall last Saturday was a pleasing
and profitable affair. The programme was
as follows: "A japanese Love Song"
Miss Susie Taggart. accompanied by ten
children an IN costume--Ar Misses Irii7abatt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17

Miss Berda Stewart Wilson will present
her two promising pupils. Misses George
Ben Earnshaw and NJ. Hazel Chisholm. in
Joint PIANO recital tomorrow at Wash
ington Club. when a programme Of inter
eSting classics VIII be rendered by these
two youthful artists.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Daddy sBedtirne
.OCOlV- Lazy Jack

Spoiled This Completely

course V wnS DADDY EySn and JACK the name Of mi. story
This boy Jack" said daddy lived with his mother They
quite the
sunshine the by the fire in the ana do nothing until his
mother said that he and his living
n
a You
should
II
milk
the cheese his walked
said his mother. I'll time,
received
in his hands, his mother had said lat the scratched him
had to let and Ills mother d You
with
he
shoulder spoiled
dragging home through the
your X
He
o
rich and his
The rich said should
laugh and he would give
walking slowly with
sticking
and heartily The tch iep his promise by marrying Jack"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Royal Academy Of
Dancing
Odd Fellows Hall
PIERRE: BARRON
ALOHA BATH HOUS

firm favOrite at the first show tonight.
In addition to this he knows u lot of
funny stories that are guaranteed to
be new and eXciters of the risble fac
ulties. With Mike Patton also In the
bill the BijOu has strong couple.
Mike has not got to make reputa-
ton for himself in Honolulu us an
entertainer; he did that long ago, but
he increases his popularity at each
appearance. Miss Gladys Middleton
will also contribute to the VAUDEVILLE
section, and her excellent singing
still remains feature Of the show
The Gay Mrs. Dollar" will advance
another stage of her journey, and it
Is even funnier than the first portion
1t will be entirely different to that
part already seen, and there will be
some fresh faces in the cast. TomOr-
row night will be amateur night, and
Manager Kubey has a big batch of
aspirants to turn loose, so there
should be plenty of fun moving Hmle
they have the limelight. The pro-
gram to be presented for the balance
OF the week is indeed "A very strong
one, and should draw crowded houses.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
SPANISH DANCERS
AT THE PARK

Arrayed in appropriate costumes,
Howard and Edward, the Few talent
at the Park Theater last night, pre-
scented Spanish fandaugo. Howard
plays an accompaniment ON man
doln while Miss Edwards dances.
Her Interpretation of the dance. has
Just enough of abandonment 10 prop
erly portray the feeling IN the dance
and at the same time Is 20 graceful
that II does not jar, Previous to this
dance Howard sings rag-t'me song
with Gideon turn and illustrates II
with gliding dance steps. The APP
plause that greeted these two per
formers last night is evidence that
they will continue to he iavorites at
the Park for some time.
Medora and Sandarte Chased last
night and Morris and Wilson will end
their Honolulu engagement Saturday
night and proceed to the Coast to be-
gin long engagement The motion
pictures are good at the Park and the
orchestra one of the best In the cit..
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
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A MU S e MENTS


ton was given before the officials ana
warders of the asylum.
When laced up in this jacket
Shocks arms are confined completely,
his hands being enclosed in sewn-up
sleeves. He will ask police officials
or asylum officials to lace him up in
the jacket, from which he guarantees
to escape in due time.
This act only goes to demonstrate
what versatile vaudeville perform
or Shook is. He was introduced in
Honolulu in spiritualistic cabinet
act, duplicating many feats of the So
called mediums. lie followed with n
Yiddish character sketch, following
that with magic and now goes back
to the severest trials of escaping from
jackets, handouts and shackles.
Edna Randall, In addition to opeT-
attic selections, will also sing popular
airs. She possesses a beautiful voice.
as appealing to the gallery gods as to
the higher-priced patrons.
The Gladstone Sisters will change
their program, rendering a harmony
singing selection, following by a pref
ty skirt dance, concluding with a
new series of acrobatic dances.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
MORE TALENT EN- ROUTE
FOR SAVOY THEATER

Tomorrow night the Savoy theater
management will put on new talent
which is due here tomorrow on the
Sierra. They are the Crawford and
Meeker comedy team. Crawford does
comedy and Meeker has straight en-
tertainment. Both comedians have
just filled n successful engagement at
the National Theater, San Francisco.
The regular change of program,
however, takes place tonight, when
the management will introduce a new
aviator. This will be Dot Raymond,
who will arrive upon the stage in her
new airship, and she will then sing
new songs.
The acknowledgement jolly comedy
company has real liye-wire farce
for this evening, entitled Fooled
Washers" The name indicates plen-
ty OF fun ahead, and Dutch and Irish
comedy will be intermingled, George
Stanley has new ballads, one of which
will be illustrated, and number of
new films, which arrived on the Will
helmina, will be projected on the
screen. Prof. Anderson's orchestra
will render an entirely new program