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The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
A Very Good Record.

From the Columbian Magazine.
Before ! consent TO let you have my
daughter" said the grim old gentleman,
there are some questions I would Ike
to ask you. Are you quick tempered?'
Wen, yes. 10 tell the truth. I'm afraid
I am"
HIM! Ever swear?"
Sometimes. when become very angry,
I do"
Smoker"
Yes. but l have never noticed that il
injured me-"
Ever drink intoxicating liquors?'
7 occasionally take a drink. but I'm
not a slave TO the habit, assure you"
Have you eve. been in jail?'
Once / took some funds 10 which I
had no right. but I did not do II DELHI
erately, / assure you. II was the result
OF a misunderstanding
Yes. IL generally is How about your
family? What kind of ancestors did you
haye?'
DO you think il is fair 10 hold a man
responsible for what his ancestors did,"
Answer my question"
We'll, I can't say that my ancestors
amounted 70 q great deal Ny grand
father was-was-in short, ne was
hanged"
You've never held job anywhere very
long, have your
81 can't say that have"
What was the highest salary you ever
eaTned?
Nineteen dollars a week"
Ever jump a board bill?''
Il wouldn't exactly call It that. I owe
a lady for several months board that l
had three or four years ago, but I fully
intend to pay her some day
Have you ever rocked a boat?''
NO, sir; neveFl"
An right: you can have her"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
The Duty of Care.

The pathetic case of the Gray children.
suddenly left orphaned of father and
mother by a distressing accident, and
for whom The Washington Herald. in
combination with other agencies. Is doing
what 1t can. has in 1t a striking lesson.
It is only when such cases come close
home. so that they affect our own com
munity, that We are able TO realize the
fun meaning and the distress OF them
Nothing now can undo the dreadful acct
dent that deprived a household of both
its heads, but, as a people, We should be
grossly Indifferent if the spectacle of
these four orphaned children brought no
lesson to all of US.
In this case the lesson is one concern
ing the carelessness with which. too
often, we deal with the facts of life. Not
long ago The Washington Herald printed
an editorial pointing out what efforts
the various railroads had made 20 pre-
vent people from trespassing on their
tracks. Too often the right Of way OF
railroads is used by pedestrians as
short cut to or from their homes Not
long ago the Pennsylvania Company
issued a statement showing that in the
past eleven years more than $1,000 people.
while trespassing on the tracks, had
been killed by trains In that same
period more than 10000 had been injured
in The cana NAV
On the stretch OF railroad on which
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray were killed increasing
use has for months been made of the
track by pedestrians, in preference to
the perfectly safe highway. The police
who patrol this part of the track had
even gone 10 the pains Of serving per-
sonal notice on some twenty or thirty
nearby residents OF the danger IN so
using the railroad tracks
When such disaster as the killing of
Mr. and Mrs Gray comes 20 the public
attention, accompanied by the distressing
fact of five helpless children left home
less. there is naturally more or less public
resentment against the railroad. even
though. as in this case, il was the chief
sufferers who dared the fates The rail-
roads do not want 10 kill or injure
people. Nothing in the operation OF their
roads Is so expensive OF so productive of
costly litigation as such accidents. To
avoid them. so far as possible, the roads
take many precautions. Large numbers
Of traffic police are employed 10 warn
trespassers; notices are posted al all
dangerous points along the line OF track,
and recently the Pennsylvania has issued
simple posters. which are displayed in all
country schooIhouses. warning children
to keep off the railroads.
The only way 10 prevent a recurrence
Of such accidents is through a campaign
Of education People must be brought to
understand in the first place that a rail-
road track is a dangerous place. and.
secondly, that the railroad track is the
property of the railroad. on which Pc
destrians have no right These are facts
which the people should know, which
parents should impress upon their chill
dren. So long as the duty of taking
care is disregarded. so long as people use
lessly brave death. the slaughter will 20
o., leaving distress and misery behind il.
The annual coal famine has set in
promptly in the far West.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Melton Prior.

II comes sometimes 10 q newspaper
writer who chronicles the death of a
public man 10 recall. too. the loss of a
personal friend. Such was Melton Prior,
who died in London on Wednesday The
dispatches bringing the news of his death
do not state his age. bur he was full
OF years and his life had been full of
high adventure. In his death there passes
almost the last OF the brilliant guard
Of war CORES ondents OF which Archibald
Forbes was so conspicuous an early ex-
ample. Educated as an artist, he early
chose illustration as his especial field,
and all of his long career was passed IN
the serge of the Illustrated London
News
His first service for his paper was in
the Ashsntee war OF 1873. In the next
year he served through the Carlist rising
in Spain. and following this in rapid
succession he saw service in wars in
Herzegovina, Servia. Turkey, Kafirland,
and also in South Africa. the Basuto.
Zulu. and Boer wars. He went through
the Egyptian campaign of 1852 and later
on Travelled with the Sudan and Nile ex-
petitions. After this he served through
the Venezuelan, Brazilian. and Argentine
Instructions. getting through in time
10 be on the spot in South Africa for the
Jameson raid. Then came the Matabele
war. in which he saw strenuous service;
the Afridi war, the row on the Northwest
frontier of india, the Cretan Instruction
and then the Boer war, in which he was
eooped up during the siege OF Ladysmith
His last experience IN this line was In the
Russo-Japanese war, in which he was at
tached to the japanese army under Gen
Kuroh During the period from 1872
10 1886 there was only one year in which
he did not see active service on the field
But as reporter and illustrator OF
important events he even went further
afeld. He was attached to the suite of
the Prince of Wales on the trip 10 Athens
in 1870 He travelled with the King of
Denmsrks expedition through Iceland.
he accompanied the MARQUIS and Mar
chioness OF Lorne on their first visit 10
Canada; was present at the Berlin con-
ference that crowned the fame of Bea-
eonsheld, and he was present at every
state ceremony that occurred while there
was no fighting going on He Travelled
with the present King Of England when
as Prince Of Wales. he visited Canada
in 1901 and Rext year was at the big
Indian Durbar.
slight. wiry man, knowing not the
meaning of fear. the spirit of youth and
adventure abode within him, and when
he appeared in Japan at the opening Of
the Russo-Jspanese war IL was with the
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Seasickness in the Navy.

According 10 naval authorities. about a
dozen midshipmen and younger ensigns
have left the navy within the past year
because OF their inability 10 ward of
.seasiekness. The naval officials seem to
think that the trouble is getting 10 be
alarming.
Has the younger generation declined in
ability 10 brave rough seas as compared
with the older seadogs and salts? Sea-
sickness almost has become epidemic
among the more recent graduates of the
Naval Academy 1t is a serious propo-
sition for the navy. 10 be robbed OF val
liable young officers at a time when they
are badly needed 10 man the new levia-
thans being commissioned. and after
they have been graduated from the
Academy at an expense OF several thou
sand dollars for each midshipman.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Taft and Magazine Rates.

From tho Richmond Tines Dispatch.
1t is reported from Washington that
Mr. Taft will recommend that the mag
azines be required TO pay the present rate
OF l cent pound on all reading matter
and much higher rate to be determined
later on the advertising pages. Hitch
cock says that this is entirely practical,
but our observation has been that Mr..
Taft and Hitchcock ought TO work the
magazines the other way around. charg-
Ing double postage on the reading matter
contained in them and permitting their
advertising pages free transit through
the malls. AS a matter of fact, In quite
a number Of the magazines of the pres
ent day the advertising pages are more
interesting and dependable than the read
ing matter pages.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Royal Tips.
ON the indianapolis News

From The Indianapolis News.
A German newspaper publishes some
particulars Of the tips and gratuities dis
tributed by royal personages on their
travels. The Kaiser has a tariff that pro-
vides with German bureaucratic thor
oughness for every claim upon his gen
erosity when travelling and, what is more,
every recipient gets what has been al
lotted to him. Ii is different in the case
of Nicholas II, certainly the richest man
Of the Old World. and most likely of the
New as we'll The Russian Emperor lacks
the money sense entirely, like his grand
father. and the gifts of various kinds ar
ranged for his travels are on a scale Of
amazing extravaganza.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

Virginia next Tuesday will vote on an
amendment TO the State constitution pro-
vding that bills shall be read only once
in each branch of the legislature instead
Of three times. as now required. People
Of the Old Dominion are way behind the
times. The legislature OF Texas. without
waiting for amendments or the constitu-
ton, long since dispensed with the prac-
tlce of reading bills on three several days
in each house. Now they are read only
once. occasionally not at all. and some
times passed in bundles What is such a
little thing as a constitution between
friends or members of the same partve
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Keeping Up the Argument.

From the Ohio state Journal
There is no justice in rejecting upon
the State Republican committee for eau
tioning Mr.. Foraker as 10 the matter OF
his speeches. The committee showed
its friendly disposition In inviting Mr.
Foraker TO speak. After Mr. Foraker
had spoken. and introduced such themes
and made such personal assaults as tend
ed 10 disrupt the party, The committee
informed Mr.. Foraker that such issues
did not belong to the discussion IN this
state.
However we may respect Senator For
aker, he must regard the rules Of the
game, just as every other man must that
goes into the game. One may or may
not agree with Senator Foraker as to
Roosevelt or Dick, but one thing is GER
TAIN the Senator attacks the man who
doesn't agree with him, which is not
the thing to do in a conflict where II is
necessary TO keep up the party align
ment
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Roosevelt Full IF SHIRTS.

From the Dallas News
One spiritualist. who claims TO have in
side information, announces that Col
Roosevelt is controlled by the spirits OF
Abraham Lincoln. julius Caesar. and Ma.
poleon Bonaparte. Evidently several OF
them dubbed together in order TO be able
to work night shifts.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Judges shouId Wear Gowns.

bSoln the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Following the suggestion of the Bar
Association Of the District of Columbia.
the six justices of the District Supreme
Court will hereafter wear SILK gowns
whilo they are on the bench. This is a
fine custom. and we wish very much
that the judges in Virginia. particularly
the judges in the higher courts. could be
persuaded or required to adopt the habit
II would be an innovation In Virginia.
In many of the States the judges are
required to wear gowns while they are
on duty. Why not in Virginia?
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
A LITTLE NONSENSE
SIGNS OF WINTER.

We see them in the country,
We see a lonely crow;
And If We try
We may espy
Some vagrant flakes OF snow.
We find them in the city.
The air is getting keen;
And here and there
. Confronts our stare
A Christmas magazine.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Americnnism the I.sue.

From the Milwaukee Free Press
The question as 10 whether a Republi-
can or a Socialist shall represent one of
tho Milwaukee districts in Congress is
one wholly superior to individuals or
politics. 1t is essentially a question of
Americanism. OF faith in our government
and its institutions. To these Socialism
Is frankly and avowedly hostile. To be
convinced Of this. a citizen need not be
familiar with the creed; he need but listen
70 utterances such as have been made by
Mayor Sedel and others within the past
few weeks.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

Frum the hartford COnn.l COuTant.
We look confidently FOR the election o.
Charles A. Goodwin and the whole Re
publican ticket. Mr. Goodwin is in the
prime of life. If there is nothing in the
limitations that Judge Baldwin is too
old. then surely there is nothing in the
charge OF youth against Goodwin Ii all
the old voters should rally around Bald
win and ali the young ones rally around
Goodwin. the issue would be overWhelm-
ingly settled for Goodwin. The strength
of the Republican party to-day is in its
vigorous Young men.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

Boston rejoices because its negro citl-
zen. Mr.. Lewis, is 10 be appointed Assist
and Attorney General OF the United
states. Part OF the rejoicing may be over
the fact that the new official win reside
In washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Can,t See a Thing.

You sent very poor account of the
battle, complained the editor.
It's this way, explained the war CORE
spondent Some OF the papers are send
ing women correspondents 20 the theater
Of war. With these big hats, you can
see what we men are up against"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

may obtain redress for grievances with
out resort TO strike paralyzing traffic
and Industries.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

The proposed revolution in Peru has
been nlpped IN the bud by the imprison-
ment OF the chief revoiutionists, yet the
ingrates viii probably complain that they
We're denied the privilege OF being fusil-
laded into submission.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
One Theory.

why do the magazines print so much
poetry?"
Il think it's scheme TO get people TO
read the advertisements Those publish
ers are a foxy lot"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Congressman GiIIett's Chances.

Prom the Springfield Mass Union
But the fact that Congressman GilIett
has heretofore always received a hand
some plurality should not be taken as
affordins evidence that he win have no
difficulty at this election. Things are
different this year. The high cost OF
living and the general feeling of unrest
and discomfort are powerful factors IN
aiding the opposition party. The NAL
contents were somewhat in evidence a
year ago and they came out In sufficient
numbers almost 10 land Candidate Valley
in the governors chair
In this Congressional district Gov.
Draper ran only 3.S42 votes ahead OF his
Democratic opponent on the basis OF
thsse figures Mr. McKechnie would have
to take only 1922 votes from Mr.. Gillett
10 be elected. Can he do this? To what
extent Is insurgency rampant In the cities
and towns Of this usually conservative
Congressional district?
We do not wish 20 appear as unduly
alarmed. but II should be remembered
that this is about the first time that
Congressman Giilett has ever had 10
race a determined and resOurceful opp0-
sitiou.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
This Strenuous Campaign.

What's the matter with our candldate7
He looks all tuckered out"
'Oh, he's done so much pointing with
pride that he's got bone felon on his
index finger"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
What About pennsylvania

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The historic query OF William Allen
White, lin regard to the State of Kan
sas,' might be applied with timeliness
and force TO the keystone State. for
strange things are happening in the po-
litieal world OF that old Commonwealth.
Following the little furry over the pub
llcation Of the campaign expenses of for
mer Representative Joseph c. Sibley, dis
closing the fact that he had expended, so
he confessed. the triiing amount Of $40 900
to secure his denomination TO Congress.
have come other revelations OF a sensa-
tionai character.
The Philadelphia North american de-
elares that the Republican candidate for
the highest State political honor is a
monumental swindler and trickster. DEM
ocrats and independents consider the
charges as proved. John X. Tener. the
accused. the Republican candidate for
governor, has issued a general denial.
This prompt and sweeping dsavowal OF
any wrongdoing." according 10 the Pitts
burg Gazette-Times, in discussing Mr.
Tener's statement, will be accepted By
all who know him as a sufficient answer A"
But the PenTose candidate finds himself
busy explaining.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
From an Ohio Point of view.

From The Ohis STATE Journal
Many think that Gov. Harmon will be
reelected and many that M Harding
will win. This difference Of opinion natu-
rally adjusts itself TO party lines Some
time ago there was no doubt about Gov
Hsrmon's reelection. This situation was
Harding. and then his success seemed
quite assured Then came another wave
and wiped out his prospects, with the
governor riding on the crest OF il. In
the past ten days that wave seems TO
have subsidized and the tide came back.
carrying Harding with IL. and his victory
now seems assured
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
The Hunting Season.

IT was after a buck" explained the
city sportsman, but seem TO have shot
your cow"
she's worth Jest fifty bucks" respond
ed the farmer
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

From the Cleveland Leader.
Us your daughter getting on we'll with
her music -
II guess so. The neighbors are getting
so they speak to me civllly again"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Just as He said.



Ferrold-I can't get any speed out az
that motor car you sold me. You told me
you had been arrested six times IN H.
Hobart-Co I was, old chan. for Oh
structinG the highways.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

The formation OF society 10 preserve
the birthplace of Daniel Webster as an
historic relic is herewith noted with ap-
prevail.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

According 10 a Pittsburg wag, B stands
for Berry. Buster Buncombe. and BAN
boozle, And T for Tener and Take TO
the Tall Timber
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

BY its gift OF $4,000 10 the Yale For
estry School, the National Lumbermen's
Association attests to the value that prac-
tice sets upon theory.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

The OFFER of $1,000 prize for the best
State Song for Missouri has brought more
than 800 manuscripts. What was it-ps
triotism or the dollar?
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

to arbitrate. Not until We get a parcels
post will they be willing 10 abdicate
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
The Exception.

From the Dallas News.
II is said that what goes up must come
down; but how about the high cost of
living7
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Its Nine Lives.

What aviation literature have you?"
Here's the very latest. sir. The life
Of Wellman's cat In nine volumes"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

Tacoma is to have a new count There
will be no padding this time. but an
earnest effort to get down TO the bare
facts.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

The Scriptures say Moses was SLOW of
speech and Of a slow tongue" Our modern
Moses is not so handicapped.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

New Jersey. perhaps. may become a
better State after going 10 Dr. Wilson's
school for a while
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

John Dalzell is giving an excellent ini-
tation of man side-stepping an ava
lanthe
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
A Tabloid Meal,

Sure. science Is a winner.
Deny il If you will.
They've now compressed a dinner
Into a patent pill
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
POLITICAL COMMENT.
win Do a. Murphy order..

VIII 10 a. HuFphy UFueFEt
From the New York Globe.
The votes OF the Tammany members
OF Congress, together with that of Fitz-
gerald, OF Brooklyn. saved" Speaker
Cannon and thus prevented complete
ana satisfactory downward revision OF
the tariff. These men have all been re-
nominated, and they are being supported
by the newspapers most insistent that the
tariff is too high. Not only are Fltz-
gerald and his fellow Cannon aids IA
vored. but the election OF other Demo-
cratic Congressman is asked-men who
we may safely assume will do as MUIR
ply orders, All Of this is to be done that
the cost OF living be reduced
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04
Acted Like the Genuine.

The landlady says that new boarder IS
foreign nobleman."
Bogus. I'll bet"
"Oh, / don't know. He may be the
real thing. He hasn't paid her a cent as
yet"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-04

The annual coal famine has set in
promptly in the far West
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-04
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repu
table physicians, as the damage they
viii do Is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by #. ], CT Ney, & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken In
ternally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. II is
taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by r. j. Cheney 4 Go. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists P.ice, 75c per
bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for con.
stipatlon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-04
TOO MUCH SMOKE
FOB NO al AzE

F0H NJ DLN[ l.
Just now Oklahoma Cityans de-
clare there is concentrated jealousy
and effort to deprive them OF their
rightful place regarding the state cap
itol building location.
Yet why?
ers who started the agitation;
brought about the present controver-
sy and have done cil possible to con
vince the people OF the state their
claim is just and right.
Admitting they are "sooners" by
four years, they claim that it will
take them that long TO prepare for
the legal change OF state seat Of GOV.
5rnment sites
Yet their bill says Now
They want two chances on one
deal--one ior now, and one for the
hereafter.
They assert that there ~ senti-
ment against them because that their
traffic leader fought the Arkansas
river Improvement, apologizng there
for.
Yet they re-elect the fighter by an
unanimous vote ;he Immediately no
tifying the press he will take up the
battle again after June II.
The Oklahoma City hogs have gonl
too far; asked too much and proffel
naught in return.
There is too much smoke dowr
there for no blaze; too many evil
minded TO conceive purity or good pul
pose in their present Illegal attemp
to remove the state capital site with
out authority of law.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-04
PEOPLE ARE SUPREME

In spite of the schemers TO defraud
this state out OF millions; in spite OF
advertising Oklahoma City achieve
ennts In lieu Of defending the Led
worser bill, the people OF this state
iii their sovereign power are aud shall
sremain supreme, and they do not and
VIII not indorSe the idea of sqlander-
ing a few million dollars for fake
capitol building scheme prior 10 nav
ing good roads. good bridges and good
county buildings The people OF our
state know and feel the Importance
OF the decision OF June IL.
They well know tnal d mo- vote
ends the deal
They know yes" means that end
less litigation and constant court
trials are at hand
They will, consequently, vote No
Never was a greater outrage at
tempted to be perpretrated against
the well-being Of people; never was
more relentless and sorely tried
horde of freebolders turned loose TO
rayage the products of the soil and
factories OF any state.
Let the answer be final.
In the afterwhile, w1en ;.e terms
of the enabling act are complied with
cities of this state which have some
thing to offer the people, win make
their upright, legal offers to the prop
erly constituted authorities, and the
people may legitimately and intelli
gently decide which shall become the
permanent seat Of government.