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The Washington times., 1911-01-07
HarmOHSSI Hope.

One of the shortest but most compre-
'hensive tributes paid to Governor Jud-
son Harmon, of Ohio, and his Presiden-
tiaI boom, comes from Representative
John Keliher, of Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Keliher and group of his col
leagues were discussing recently the
Ohioan's chances for the nomination in
1872 Mr.. KeliheT advanced one reason
at least why Harmon is worthy of seri-
Gus consideration. H. said:
Thank heaven, Harmon is no orator.
The Democratic party has had too much
oratory. I'm getting to the point where
I'm for the man who can't make a
speech, or at least who isn't a natural
horn orator. Harmon can speak, but he
makes no pretensions as to oratorical
superiority. It's in his favor"
Mr.. Keliher didn't mention the names
of .lny more or less renowned Demo-
cratic spellbiniers, but everybody drew
their own conclusions. Like a number
Of other Democrats, Mr.. .Keliher is of
the opinion that his party may dispense
for awhile with the song birds who deal
in platitudes. glowing SMILES and un-
bridled rhetoric.
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DIRECTORS SHOULD ALSO BE
INDEPENDENT.

1t is essential to the welfare of the
Chamber of Commerce that men un-
hampered by affiliations with special
interests be elected to the ten vacan-
cies on the board of directors to be
filed at the annual election of the
Chamber on Tuesday.
The names of thirty-nine members
have been presented for consideration
How is the individual member of the
Chamber to select the ten for whom he
will vote?
In the past it has been customary
for the individual member to vote for
the men he knew personally and liked
and against the men he did not know
personally, or happened to dislike.
This is not the basis upon which
the individual member should reach his
decision. He should consider serious
ly the qualifications of the various can
didates for directors, and should vote
for those whom he believes best fitted
to represent his sentiments as to what
the Chamber of Commerce should and
should not do.
The fact that a candidate for di,
rector is friend, or that he is a
good fellow" does not necessarily
qualify him for the position. The
thing to consider is what he stands
for and what he would reasonably be
expected to do if given the honor and
responsibility that goes with member,
ship OIL the Chambers board.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
Youths Great Flight
In Low Power Machine

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Jan. THE
worlds altitude record for low power
machines and 5000 are the prizes that
an eighteen-year-old youth, Jimmie
Ward. claims today as the result of
his fight across Cooper and Wando
rivers, across the harbor, out into the
Atlantic and over the Notifications yes
terday. He attained a height of $500
feet and covered a distance of twenty
five miles in fifty-four minutes.
Ward flew first from the aviation
grounds to the navy yard, and then
turned down the Cooper river. Then,
after reaching the city, he crossed the
rivers, flying at a height of 1000 feet,
reached Fort Moutrie and circled at
a higher altitude. When he swept sea-
ward again he went straight out over
the Atlantic for mile and a half
Aftprward he landed at Fort Moultrie
and received a note from Colonel Marsh
at the fort. His altitude record was
then made, and he returned TO earth.
Ward was visibly affected by the long
strain.
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In a Hurry.

People here have found out for certain
that Senator ''Lafe' Young Is In town.
He is the successor to the late Senator
Dolliver, of Iowa, and has not only
made a maiden" speech and intro
duced a bin or two, but he has figured
in more than one story that circulates
in official circles.
a day or Awo ago the new Senator
called at the White House to get ac-
1uainted with the President. His term
is a short one, for he serves only until
the next meeting of the Iowa legisla-
ture. So he went to see the Chief Ex-
ecutive early.
At the time there was the usual crowd
waiting to be admitted to the private Of
flee. 1t fIled the reception room, and,
of course, the new Senator had to wait
while. Presently he grew restive. He
paced the fioor, and seeing a messenger
pass by, told him to send Secretary
Norton out ut once.
The private secretary responded, won
dering what had happened.
What's the matter, my dear Sena-
tor?' asked Mr.. Norton solicitously.
For heavens sake, Mr.. Secretary,
returned the Iowan. tell the President
10 let me in at once. Don't you all
know that my term expires in a few
minIIteS2'
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SPECTACULAR AERIAL TRICKS
AND REAL ADVANCEMENT.

With two such men as Moissant and
Hoxsey sacrificed in one day to the
whims of the air currents, it is trag-
ically emphasized that flying is yet
a treacherous undertaking.
Mans boasted conquest of the air
carries no insurance against the fit
full accidents which so frequently blur
the brilliance of human achievement
in the sky.
Graham White remarked, only few
days ago, that by the end of this year
the aeroplane would be as popular as
the automobile with persons who
could afford the sport, and he insisted
that the thought of danger would be
seldom present.
orville Wright said, in recent in
terview, that aeroplaning was "as
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A QUESTION OF BIRD PROTEC-
TION--FOR BABY'S SAKE.

1t is time this great American ma
ton give more serious thought to the
protection of bird life.
According to the report of the
Audubon Society, the needless slaugh-
ter of birds has continued year after
wear until even the robin and the
blue jay are becoming as scarce as
strawberries at Christmas.
But the most startling report deal
ing with bird life, and one which
should compel the adoption of pro-
tective measures, is the assertion by
Prof. Wilcox, of Cornell University
that along about 2Ol5, a century
hence, the last baby will have been
born in this country.
OF course, this will be so, as the
professor puts it, unless some means
be taken speedily to encourage the
stork.
Specific information is lacking, but
to draw upon the imagination, it is
conceivable that the stork may be a
missing factor in time unless this
famous bird shall be promptly en-
couraged and protected in his mission
of carrying unclad babies to the fire.
sides of properly accredited parents.
This is not the first time that public
attention has been attracted to the
more and more infrequent visits of the
stork.
But, as the Cornell professor puts
it, the situation is alarming.
1t might be well, therefore, to con-
slider his suggestion to encourage the
stork in his visits by having the state
provide an income for every mother
whose home the stork visits.
There are people who are not par
ticular what species of bird perches
on the rain trough or finds shelter
under the caves; they draw no line:
of distinction between the English
sparrow and the stork; but there i:
the same difference between til. spar
row and the stork as between q
poodle dog and baby.
This would be a sad country with
out babies, and it would be especially
dreary hundred years or so aftel
2OI5, if Prof. Wilcox should happen t.
know what he is talking about.
ANY inducement that will encourage
the stork in his visitations ought t.
be considered from the viewpoint o
public welfareoa bounty on stork'
serving their life mission might b,
the very thing needed to restore con
ditions to the normal state.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
From OleSon to Eberhart,

'Govenor Eberhart, he ban one fine
politician"
So says the Swedish voting populatio
of Minnesota.
'Ach, Governor Eberhart, he is Won
great politician, alretty yet, y-a-as."
So says the German voting population
Of Minnesota.
When 1t comes to playing politics,
Governor Eberhart could give Theodore
Roosevelt cards and spades and then
beat him"
So says a member of the Minnesota
delegation in Congress.
"Eberhart," says the Minnesota men,
Der, has every one beaten to a FRAGILE
when 1t comes to getting votes, and he
made his plans a long time ago.
when Eberhart was a youngster he
was known to his associates as Adolph
Oleson. There was a good reason for
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
Vanderbilt'S HOrSeman
Again on Love Stage

BOSTON, Jan. THE reported en-
gagement of Charles H. Wilson and
Miss Jane Delehanty has caused a sem
sation here. Wilson, a whip" for AL
fred G. Vanderbilt and manager of the
Vanderbilt show horses. is the man who
four years ago deserted his wife and
ran away to Europe with Miss Florence
Schenck, a Virginia horsewoman and
belle. Later ~ repudiated her. Miss
OeIehanty is well known in church cir
cles in East Boston.
Wilson himself announced the engage
ment to Miss Delehanty.
The Schenck episode Is we'll known
Miss Schenck went to England while
Wilson was exhibiting the Vanderbilt
horses there When she announced that
she and Wilson had been married he
denied 1t. Subsequently his wife d.
yorced him.
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safe as motoring if one takes the
same precautions"
He pointed to the attempts at show
flying, at breaking records and at ex'
ceiling the performance of rivals as
the chief causes of the tragedies OF
the air. -
And, while the toll is not excessive
perhaps, considering the especial
hazards, it is still sufficiently heavy
to make progress contingent upon
perfect working mechanism.
The least imperfection, even loose
screw or bolt, may precipitate a
fatality.
This liability to accident through
defective machinery is one of the
problems of aviation. And it does
seem that it is far more important
at this particular time than the striv-
ing for money prizes when this in
wolves continual death-inviting risks.
Wonderful progress has been made
in recent months in aerial navigation
in the heavier -than-air planes, if
progress is reckoned only by altitude
and spiral glides and other thrilling
tricks.
But these performances contribute
little to the real advancement of the
science.
1t would seem, therefore, that the
Wrights,. the Curtisses, and the other
inventors could well afford to turn
their serious attention TO the perfec-
tion of aeroplanes, of engines, and the
delicate mechanism, which would tend
to make aviation less dangerous.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
Chile's Heavy Loss.

The sudden death OF SenA Don AMI
bal Cruz. minister from Chile to this
country. recalls that singular series OF
fatalities has visited leading men of that
country, Last summer President Montt
expired suddenly from heart trouble
soon after he went abroad. His death
was followed by the death of the vice
president of the republic, who succeeded
him. and the Chilean minister to Eng
land also died recently. The death of
Senior Cruz Is much lamented here both
because of his popularity and because of
the fact he was still young man, who
seemingly had many years Of useful
ness before him.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

anese pool, and paid 81 for balls
enough to win a 39-cent prize, will
hustle out there to get a shot at a
Jap! They are even reporting that
there will be 100000 Japanese landed
there, and the shooting will be good
for several years."
Well, what's the use of a war;"
asked Imogene.
None that can see, honey" re-
piled Andrew. IF we ever have to
whip the Japs it will be because the,
people out West keep yelping to the
world that their coast is in a defense
less condition. However, the last
census shows that there were only
60,OS9 guns bought in the United
States last year, while 456,9S7 500
-,1,,l5 ruo rraro
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

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Andrew and Inogene
By Roe Fulkerson

said that the California Congressional
White House induce the President
to increase anticipation Japanese
invasion"
hoe exclaimed Andrew They
49,
found gold
wealthy going Florida and they started
Cinnamon
Cinnamon fellow who
Willow pumes became fash
ostrich Then things little dull
earthquake has and
miles and mi o columns of advertising.
the Panama canal exposition and when Wash
that fellow who rolled this
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
Middle Name Algernon.

Senator du Pont OF Delaware, of
course, can't help it, but his middle
name is AIgernon. At that, he has
rerhaps a more brilliant war record
for hard fighting in the civil war than
any other man in Congress and wears
that coveted honor of the soldier, the
medal of honor. for a remarkable dis
play Of gallantry at the battle Of Cedar
Creek.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
English Army Aviator
Injured In 50-Foot Drop

ALDERSHOT, England, Jan. Cap
tain Burke, an army aviator, was in
jured today, and the new British army
aeroplane demolished when 1t crashed
to earth from a height of fifty feet dur
ing a trial flight. Captain Burke, in
the presence of a large number of mill
tary men, was preparing for a series of
military experiments when the accident
occurred.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
Death Claims Last Hero
Of the Cushing Party

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 7.-Gilbert Stu
art Prior, the last survivor of Captain
Cushing's party that blew up the Con-
federate ram Albemarle, at the mouth
of the Roanoke river, Octobe q, 1864. is
dead at his home in Hyde Park.
He was wounded twice during the
war. and carried bne bullet in his body
until his death.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
What's on the Program, in
Washington Today

Meeting of the Pennsylvania Society,
Pythian Temple, 1912 Ninth street
northwest, s p. m.
Meeting of the Biological Society of
Washington, Cosmos Club, s D. m.
Meeting of the Tennessee Society, Pyth-
ian Temple, s p. m.
Bloomingdale Club smoker, PAL Florida
avenue northwest, s p. m.
Amusements.
National-John Drew, in Smith," 2:15
and S:l5 p. m. ...
Belasco-''The City," 2:15 and 500 D. m,
Columbia-Ruth St Denis, 2:15 and S:I5
d. m. ...
Academy-"Through Death Valley" s:15
and S:15 p. m. -
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. 2:15 and s:15
Lyceum-"The Brigadiers." 2:15 and s:l5
p. m. -.
Gayety-"Follies of New York and
Paris" 2:15 and S:15 p. m.
Avenue Grand-Vaudeville, 3:15 and 7:15
. d. m.
Majestic-Vaudeville and motion pic-
lures, 2:15 and Sis p. m.
Arcade-Skating, dancing, motion pic-
lures, pool and billiards. afternoon and
evening.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
Used Valuable Painting
For Office Screen

LONDON. Jan. AFTER using the
original of Correggio's painting Ed
ucation of Cupid" as an office screen
for twelve years, the young lawyer
its identity by noticing the resemb-
lance between the picture and a copy
of it which hangs in the National
Gallery. and which cost the nation
1851, 500.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07
CartOOniSt Dead,

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Jan. THE
funeral Of Robert R. Rouse, which is
to be held today, will be attended by
many newspaper men. Rouse was well
known as an artist and cartoonist, his
cover work for magazines being especi-
ally pratseHQrthy. -.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times daily during the month OF December
was loss, ,S76, all copies left and returned
by q. the number OF days Of publication,
shows the net daily average for December
to have been Il, 2S6.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

There seems 10 have been a break
in the line somewhere between Medicine
Hat and Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

1t begins to look as If the Brazilian
congress had its fingers crossed when
that amnesty bill was passed.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

1t might not be a bad idea for the
Chamber of Commerce TO boost Wash
ington as a winter resort.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

The Connecticut woman who died af-
ter taking three headache waters at
least got rid of her headache.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

If that hoy aviator who's been
performing down at Charleston keeps
up his gait he'll be a wonder by the
time he's grown.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

The Twenty-frst street accident
still leaves considerable doubt as to
whether the automobile or the street
car is the harder animal.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

Kansas City may not have safe and
sane hatpins. but 1t can boast a safe
and sane mayor.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

The net total circulation OF The Washington
Times (Sunday) during the month of
December was 1872, all copies left over and
returned by agents being eliminated. This
number. when divided by 4, the number of
Sundays during December, shows the net
Sunday average for December to have been
E,0S3.
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In each issue Of The Times the circulation
hgures for the previous day are plainly
printed at the head OF the first page at the
left OF the date line.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

1t is to be hoped the Government s
tobacco case doesn't go up in smoke.
The Washington times., 1911-01-07

Entered at the Postoffice at Washington
d. C., as second class matter.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY Z, 1911.
DECEMBER CIRCULATION.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month of December was as follows:
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llation Of The Washington

Total for the month. .l65 S17
Sunday average for the month";. Il, 329
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Sunday,

The number of complete and perfect copies
OF The Washington Times printed Sundays
during the month OF December was as
follows: .
December u.....A, 724 December rs. 40. S91
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Sports.

Basketball-Y. NJ. C. A. VS.. Ingram
Memorial !. M. G. A., $3.50 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures University VS.. Gal.
laudet, Catholic University, this after
noon.
CThe Times viii be pleased to an
nounce meetings and entertainments III
this column. Phone or write announce
ments.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
The Days Fable.

Should the Hyena come along he
will surely demand the Hare's head,
and If I don't give 1t up there'n be a
row. Therefore, I will eat the head
This was going some. but there was
the body left.
LAS to that" said the Wolf after
Turning the matter over in his mind,
the Lion may not return for two or
three days. and then the meat will be
spoiled. Hare should always be eaten
in fresh state"
And in half a dozen mouthfulls the
last of the victim disappeared and the
Wolf trotted off with the remark:
There are some blood-stains left
but I can say that the Fox hurt his
foot while chasing the elephant"
Moral:
When the Government gets the
cinch on those Chicago fellows!
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

a nee upon a time the Lion killed
a# a Hare, but having just made a
" full meal off a farmers OK he
called the Wolf to him and said:
IT wish you would guard this dead
Hare until my appetite returns. I
have heard that you were honest"
Eyes, it is said that I am. and will
do my best to preserve the prize for
you"
The Lion had been gone about half
an hour when the Wolf said to him
self:
1.-The Hare's hind legs stick out in a
way to tempt the Fox, should he come
along, and I will therefore devour
them and remove the temptation
The legs were therefore bitten off
and eaten, and after bit the Wolf
decided:
Now. then. should another Wolf
come along he would surely covet the
Hare's fore-1egs. and I should hate to
see his mouth water and have to turn
him. down. 1 will therefore put them
out of sight"
This was accomplished, and for a
few minutes the Wolf felt easier in his
conscience as guardian. Then he
looked things over and unused:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

THE BACKWARDNESS OF FORWARDNESS.

lM to date. with the opening of
III Presidential campaign only few
w months away, only six candidates
have presented themselves. and every
one is politician. Just six men
among a population of ninety millionsl
Farmer Jones, grease your boots
and step to the front. The American
eagle is screaming for you, and your
hiding behind the haystack won't do.
Come out and let the office seek you.
Tom White, grocer, what are you
crouching behind the kerosene barrel
for? This is no time to let America
go to the devil just because you have
never seen the White House and mis-
trust your abilities to run her slap-up.
Just throw out a few hints that if old
Glory beckons to you youn come in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
Columbus Discovers.

r WAS taking three or four days off
the road IN New York city when
Columbus Day came around"
said the drummer. land as they make
1t legal holiday in that State all the
Italians were out. I came across only
one who was running his fruit stand
instead of carrying flag and march
ing about An idea struck me-. and I
walked up to him and said:
This Is Columbus Day. eh?''
50 Yes. she greata day. he replied
% Big man. Columbus2 -
- Yes, bigga man.
e He belong to Italy7'"
Eyes, yes
a. He sail away to disoover?'
Yes. he sail.'''
He discover? r."
Yes. bigga discover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

out OF the wet.
Mr. Village Copper you've been 1T
ting on hoops and bung-holes for TWEEN
ty years, and are unknown outside of
Podunk, but come out and give US
sight of you. This is a country in
which any sort of a man can strive
for any old sort of thing. We never
had a cooper for President yet, but
we'n be burned if we don't sorter
imagine he'd make go of it.
Mr.. Butcher, what's the matter with
you? You've laid back in a modest
way and given all the others a chance,
but why not butt in for next year?
You've fed the public lots Of bone with
their steak. but look at the records of
the others. Andrew Jackson was not
a butcher. but he's a way-back and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
She'd Tried 1t.
AT THE FoOTBAl

II was mid-October, and the sight
of man on the street with straw
hat and fish-pOle led a pedestrian
to muster up his courage and inquire:
Sir, may conclude from your out
fit that you have been away on late
vacation?"
YES, a sort of vacation" was re-
piled.
And the weather drove you home
at last ?"
"Oh, no. You see I went UP to the
Adirondacks in July. and secured
board with a widow for a month. At
the end of that time I came home
Two weeks ago, after thinking things
over, went back"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11

you mustn't be scared off.
Mr.. Tin Peddler, you have rights
under the constitution. Get down
from your wagon and fight for them.
Don't hang back because you are not
lawyer or a statesman, and can't tell
the tariff from a coonskin- It's the
fellows that can that we are wanting
to set back. George Washington didn't
sell tinware and buy paper-rags, but
he's no criterion to go by. The Beef
Trusts, cold storage companies and
other trusts are ready to buy up Mt
Vernon and use it for a cabbage
patch.
Come out into the open-everybody
Let's see who's who. and why he isn't
somebody else!
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-11
The Right Party.

INT town on Long Island a sheriff
Co. got aboard with handcuffed
v u prisoner, and of course the twen-
ty of US in the smoker were curious
to learn all about it. The man was well
dressed and looked respectable, but
the sheriff seemed to think it a very
serious case. When finally asked
what the crime was he replied:
'tAh, gents, he is a hard one"
coincidence man %
''Humph!"
''Thief?"
'Humph!"
Cant be a robber?"
"Oh, can't he? Well, that's Just
What he is. That is. am quite sure
I have got the right man. Yes, he
robbed a store, and I have been three
weeks getting hold of him"
''And you have got evidence to con-
vict him?''
well, It isn't as strong as wish
it was, but I have every reason to
think the jury will convict
ION his past record?"
mo, on his present You see. he
runs a moving picture showl"
JOE KERR.