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Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-08
|O|TAR0D ENJOYS
 REAL LIVE FOURTH

Starting with air of Sabbath calm that ugured braton enthusiasts Tuesday, July proved entirely disappointing tue calamity howes for turned be live Fourth and several hundred holiday greatly long interesting program of sports.
 Starting with the opening day by Judge Maltby, a splendid a hardly until o'clock in the evening" As far the committee able the pulled of rapid inevitable delays that bound ill a list of such
 The ball game large upper town passabe grounds had been laid and bunch of fans gee shouted while dod proceeded walop the Flat the lot The game ended the seventh with dlaod the lead The regular of taken up o'clock nmedi ay after the the and field sports being held before the aquatic events, which started at 7:3o the evening" The following the list of with winners: One Mile Race-First prize, s25; second slo.
 Gdden % GrahSm @ sirTei M ii'0"0 M 0S"0s Lew" 'S0 Old Mems Race lover 50 years)-1OO yards Prize s1O George Taylor. first J. J. Trunk, secoad; Harry Beach. Miners Pack Race75 pounds, 100 yards First prize s25 Billy Wise first w. E. Noble second; Ben 3romberg. O0Yard Dash-Free for all First prize sl5 second s5 '' '" sa 5 9 S 'f2a" vo fs'" fS A. #sls % os
 MosesB Billy Girls RaceUnder years 40 yards First prize s5 second Erickson, Ella Klog, third Pole Vault-Prize slo.
 Lloyd pu %1SG8 scsns9 S5R"f& o Ss "s' '" E. N0s ''"00 ' Standing High Jump-Prze, s1O
 Lloyd Waous winner feet inches H. Loyd Standing Broad Jump-Prize, slO
 winner L Warou Drake Froud sirweu
 Buell. Moses, McNamee, Ward. Running Broad Jump-Prize, sO.
 Sirwel, Judkns, Afoses,I Lloyd Canoe Race-1 pm. Two men, 300 yards. Prize s2O Bill Smith w. E. Noble, Polling Boat Race-Two Men, 300 wards, Prize s2O
 Louis Peime second Swimming Contes1O0 yds. First prize s25 second bl5
 Frank Fonas Dominick Sorael, w. Henderson. Log-roling Contest-Prize s6O and $15
 Bill Smith Ben Bromdberg Declared
 stayed log. Mule Race-200 yards. Prize, s25.
 Frank James J Greasy Pole Over Water Prize s15.
 Lloyd WaIou winner Freak Accdent-Prize s2O
 Eddie Miller partner Potato Race-First Prize S1O second, S5
 Wallace, G. ThreeLegged race--First prize, s1O; second, $5.
 and Noble, an Kenyon 7O-Yard DashBackward First prize, s1O; second, x5 Sirwel, [. Watrous, second 50-Yard Sack race-First prize, s1O; second $5
 Sirwel, Nobie Ladies' Race 50 yards-First prize, s15; second sO
 third, S5.
 Mrs Miss Sutherland 50Yard Dash - Fit shoes and return. First prize slO
 second, s5
 Noble first; Joe Pass,
 Judges-Chas. Ross Maj G. W. Albrech Jerome A. Chute. Official Starter~~F E. Becker. sszaz
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-08

Knock out that grippe! Get a Turkish hath. Elite Baths, Cari- bou street,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-08

'fYou want your clothing cleaned or pressed iiaS Gp Vie the Tailor Phone s
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-07-08

Mining Company is composed of promi- nent Valdez men. George Treat is its president.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
Another Mine Horror.

The mine catastrophe in West Vir-
ginia, added to the recent mining trage-
dies in Pennsylvania and Alabama, af-
fords yet another proof that State in
spection does not inspect. Long expert
ence demonstrates that when the miners.
mine-owners, and operators are let alone,
they protect themselves better than does
the State from loss Of life caused BY
neglect. This season of the year always
seems to be especially prolific in such &C
cidents, probably because Of more &C.
tivity in the mines 10 supply the IN
creased demand for coal brought about
by the annual drop in price Of that fuel
with each recurring April.
Europe has fewer tragedies than the
United States, fact due 70 the relstiye
carelessness regarding hulnsn life which
= characteristics q ~ nasiop. In,
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
Abolish the Drinking Cup.

The proposition to abolish the pub
lie drinking cup, which is suggested
by the District Commissioners in a bill
which they ask Congress to enact, is
sensible and sanitary. We are not the
pioneers in the reform, by any man
ner of means but the fact that many
States have already placed the requisite
legislation upon their statute books
ought to be of assistance here.
The public drinking cup in the rail-
road stations and elsewhere is a dis
semination of disease 1t has no place
in an enlightened community.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
Arbitration Treaty Assured.

If there has been the least doubt
anywhere as to the ratification of the
international peace agreement as pro-
posed by President Taft and so en-
Enthusiastically seconded by the British
foreign secretary, the mass meeting at
Cuildhall, London, the other night has
set all such doubts at naught The po-
litical leaders of Great Britain. in Office
or out; the opposition. the ecclesiastical
heads of all churches, and the official
representatives of the great English
metropolis all united in declaring to all
the world their willingness to put Mr..
Taft's plan to the test, though twice
they crossed swords with US, and de-
spite the fact that this country is the
keenest competitor commercially of Brit
ish manufacturers.
But significant as was that great meet
ing, it is also noteworthy that there
was another meeting in London at the
same hour to promote better relations
between England and Germany. and
that the lord chancellor personally at
tended in order to tell the audience
that good news in regard to an Anglo
American agreement might be expected
in ! few days. Britain apparently is
willing to Be at peace with. America,
but il b just as anxious to)be at peace
vith Germany FOR it is evident that
tie lord chancellor himself was sent
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
' ny A. W. MACY.
A BISHOP OF IRON WILL.

We are accustomed to think Of
Oliver Cromwell and the other
leaders Of the great revolution In
England a. men or iron will and
fierce determination. and so they
were: but they did not have Q
monopoly Of such traits. by any
means. On the other side were
many mon just a. stanch and -
earnest in nghting for what they
believed to be right There was
Matthew Wren. for instance.
Bishop Of Ely. Because Of his
loyalty to the King and bis de-
votion to the church he was
thrown into the Tower and re-
manned there o prisoner for
eighteen years. Time and again
he was offered his liberty BY
Cromwell. but refused to accept
IT,. because TO do % would be
70 acknowisdgs Cromwelrs au- !
thority ana accept . favor from
him. After his release. on his
own terms. Charles II begged him
20 be QUIET ana give NO further
trouble. He answered bluntly.
-sir. know the way to the
Towse.-
tcssptsht. iai. - sss.gA =. Bo~ssA,
roleoRRow: .How wAsH-
ue0HoN GOT 1vBlk"
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
BRYAN IN VIRGINIA.
From the Norfolk virginian-P Pilot.

From the Norfok virEinian-Pfot-
Again We tender our most profound
sympathies to those Of our Democratic
contemporaries in this State which
have always felt 1t incumbent on them
to sneeze when Mr.. Bryan took snu1
and to resent any criticism Of himself
or his views as disloyaIty to the party.
When erstwhile We had the temerity to
question the propriety Of his meddling
with the domestic politics Of Texas and
Ohio. We were rebuked severely, and al
most made to feel as though a repetition
Of the offense would bring excommunica-
tion. But now that the peerless leader
has turned his attention to Virginia af-
fairs and undertakes to directly infiu-
ence the choice Of a United States Sena-
tor. the same newspapers are In the
dreadful predicament Of having either to
eat their own words or to submit in
silence. while the gentleman from Ne
braska makes open war on the local
object Of their political allegiance.
From the Roanoke Tines
Mr.. Bryan is all right doubtless, in
his own place. But his place is not in
bossing the Democratic Senators or the
internal affairs Of Virginia people.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
SCHOOL GARDENS.

Puiils Of Philadelphia Organised In
Amateur Horticulture Glasses.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The supervisor Of gardens OF the public
schools Is now organizing the classes Of
amateur horticulturists in all parts Of
the city, and many children who have
hitherto paid little or no attention to the
mystery Of growing things will have a
first-hand opportunity to study plant life
in gardens of their own cultivation.
Young people and the flowers that bloom
in the spring expand and develop In
closely similar fashion. and the aspira-
tions Of the child are like those Of the
flower struggling through the black. i'm
prisoning soil to the light Of day.
He sees through mold the rose unfold.
The soul through blood and tears
1t does a child good to watch a plant
grow. especially when the welfare Of the
flower depends upon his cwn vigilant su-
pervision- The little gardener learns that
the flower. like any child, will perish
Of thirst and starvation unless 1t Is tend
cd; 1t. too. will wither and pine from
neglect. 1t needs food, and it requires
education In very human fashion. The
scientists are learnedly discussing wheth-
er plants can think. and 1t is certain that
there are many points Of contact and
resemblance between plant life and human
life. As Bacon says. God Almighty first
planted a garden" and the gardeners are
assuredly closer to nature, and hence to
natures God. than those who follow any
other occupation.
One valuable lesson which the child
who plants a garden learns at once is
that the yield is In direct ratio to the
effort he puts into his undertaking.
Beets and carrots. beans and corn are
not going to grow for the day-dreamer
who neglects the weeds and allows the
marauding birds and insects to ravage
the soil or infest the newborn leaves.
The produce Of the school garden de-
pends upon the work Of the gardener.
The patch that is cultivated by the slug
gard may be next to that which is kept
by some bright. earnest little workman.
snd the sluggard is shamed into industry
by the comparison between his starve-
ling plants and his neighbor's flourish
ing specimens. This agricultural activity
or the part Of the school children is by
all means something to be encouraged,
and the movement for school gardens Is
sure to result in a better understanding
between the town and the country-a
sympathetic realization on the part Of
the city dweller Of the nature and the
essential usefulness Of the work and the
life Of the farmer.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
THINGS AND PEOPLE HERE.

x
Ffom The New Yorh Evsuing Pust.
The Newark man who disconnected his
burglar alarm because Its ringing kept
him from sleeping. and awoae to discover
the loss Of his silver, would show up well
In either wing Of the Senate majority
at Washington.
Ffum the Atlanta Georgian.
The President pro tenn. Of the United
States Senate has resigned. It should
be stated. however. that IL was not on
account OF the press Of arduous duties.
From the Columbia State.
La Toilette was turned down. but he
will turn up again.
From the Hartford Times
7 Former Speaker Cannon seems to have
wholly disqualified himself for usefulness
on the stump in next years Presidential
campaign by his distribe in the House
Of Representatives against Canadian
reciprocity. .-. ..
From ths Memphis News and scmtter.
Every time Washington develops a new
set Of lame ducks a few more commits
sions are created to provide for thei-i.
From the Macon Nova
Speaker Champ Clark has been pre-
sented with q fourth gavel. having al
ready broken three. His newest gavel
Is said to have the counterfeit present
ment" Of former Speaker Cannon carved
on 1t. Wecan see its finish.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
II Congress should order q daily index
Of the Congressional Record We should
be passably Indifferent whether the
words leave to print were made more
conspicuous or not. =
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
What will the Washington hotel keep
ers do II the President doesn't call
another extra session next spring?
From the New York Herald.
There is to be a Congressional glee
club. 1t is to be primarily a club Of sec
retaries to Senators and Representatives.
Frank F. Maxwell. secretary to Repre-
sentative Wood, Of New Jersey. Is the
father Of the scheme. He has written
to every secretary OF a Representative
or Senator asking him to oil his voice
and Join.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
Canada and the Negro.

Our next-door neighbor to the north
may be strictly within her right in
barring negro immigrants on the al
legged ground that colored men as a
race are unable to adapt themselves
to the rigor of the Canadian climate.
The Dominion law provides that the
governor general, whenever he sees fit,
may pro1ibit for stated period OF
permanently the landing in Canada OF
immigrants belonging to any race
deemed unsuited to the climate or re.
quiremenes of Canada, or "of i'm
migrants of any specified class, occu-
patton, or character" So long as no
determinations are enforced against
American immigrants because they are
Americans, but upon grounds of uni
versal application, we fail to see how
official complaint can be made by our
government.
Pressure for this restriction against
the negro comes largely from the vast
farming country of Alberta and Sas-
katchewan, where colonization by
negroes from the Western States of
this Union has made a considerable
start and has shown a rapid increase,
the arrival of almost 200 negroes at
Edmonston having been reported dur
ing March alone. Canada, according
to its last census, had a negro popu-
lation Of only 1900, the greater part
being settled in the maritime provinces
and along the lakes. This dates back
to the civil war times, the negro popu-
lation of the Dominion at that time
being larger than at present. But be
that as it may, the United. States, which
maintains the right to regulate immi-
grafton according to its own concep-
ton of public welfare, has little ground
for formal protest against Canadian
of the laws of irnmigra-
ton, however fiimsy the pretcnse may
seem. ~.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02

provehent should be accelerated. The
mine-rescue work of the Federal gov
eminent is yet young, but it has already
been effective in previous instances and
with increased experience will become
more so. 1t is unable, Of course, to
prevent mine disasters, but it can re-
duce the death lists. Perhaps we shall
yet have to provide for Federal control
in larger measure over the equipment
and management of our mines.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
Vote Buying in Virginia.

We have heard great deal about
vote buying in Adams County, Ohio
Vermilion County, Ill, and At
lantic County, N. ]. But how about
vote buying nearer homes
The Norfolk Landmark, a reliable
and conservative newspaper, says that
: bis charged by one in authority, and
whose word should carry weight, that
some of the Virginia counties have been
traficking in votes to an equal extent
with the localities mentioned in other
States.
The authority is Judge Skeen, OF
the Wise County Circuit Court, who
declares that he has reason to believe
that no les. than 300 votes were bought
in Wise County alone last fall. He has
served public notice that he intends to
use the power of his Office to suppress
such pollution of the ballot wherever
it may be found in his jurisdiction.
The Landmark adds that this is not
the first time that vote buying has been
charged in the Ninth Congressional dis
trict,
Virginin cannot afford to have this
stain upon her escutcheon. 1t ought
to be somebody's duty to investigate
these charges, and if they are true the
offenders should be punished, be they
high or Low.
Who will promptly, thoroughly, and
effectively undertake the work?
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02

to the German meeting for an avowed
purpose by the council of ministers.
1t begins to look as If there might
be patriotic and even Jealous COM
petition among nations to see which
first can lay secure foundations of last
ing international peace Mr.. Taft's
proposal in favor of a general arbitra-
ton among nations viii take its place as
enc of the epoch-making events of his
tory.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
TABLOID THOUGHTS.

From the Houston Post.
Memphis need not think 1t 10 lacking in
popularity. There were millions Of peo-
pie who hoped that Mr.. Bryan would
move there and become q stay-at-home
citizen.
From the Chicago Tribune.
One Of the principal points Of difference
between Mr.. Hines and . certain cele-
brated parrot is that the parrot owned
up.
From tho Atlanta Constitution.
Tho colonel made q mistake the other
day when he said he had all that was
coming to him. for he has since made the
sufrragette ladies fighting mad.
From the Nashville Tennesean.
Fans are cautioned that recent court
decisions hold killing the umpire II mur-
der.
From the Chester pa rimeA
How is that mono OF those noisy dogs
that run out after every automobile ever
get run over?
From the Atchison Globe.
II you just sit around and wait, the
chances are that you will deserve what
ever comes to you.
From the Detroit NewA
W. ]. Bryan will not be q candidate
next year, but he'll be the best man at
the ceremony.
From the Philsdelphia Inquirer.
Many a good fish story is spoiled In the
disbelieving.
From the Seattle Post-Intelhgencer.
Mrs. Eddy is about the only founder Of
a religious sect who left enough to pro-
bate.
From the New Yort Herald.
Most women fall in love with dare
devil men, asserts . Western college
professor. Naturally. They are the sort
of men who are not afraid to get mar
ried.
From the Detroit journal.
A French aviator has announced his
intention Of flying up Broadway. He
does not even intend to touch the high
spots, 1t seems.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
IMPOSITION ON THE SUBURBS.

The residents of the suburbs are
perfectly justified in protesting
against the tax which is imposed
upon them by the express, tele.
graph, and baggage delivery COM
panies.
BUT WHAT ARE THEY GOING
TO DO ABOUT TT I
What power is there in the Dis
trict to make these corporations act
squarely toward the peoplea The
District Commissioners have no au-
thority in the matter. It is hardly
a question for the jurisdiction Of
the courts. Congress might, in the
dim and distant future, enact law
which would give relief, but this is
the only remedy. If the corpora.
tions do not want to be fair the
citizens are as helpless as babes.
None the less, let them keep up
the fight and The Washington
Herald will help them by giving
full publicity to their reasonable ap-
peal. THEY HAVE PRECEDENT
AND JUSTICE ON THEIR SIDE.
The traction companies are, by law,
compelled to carry a passenger any
where within the District for a
single fare. The telephone COM
pany makes no distinction. The
electric light company, although it
is monopoly, has the wisdom to
realize its duty to the public and
will serve its customers anywhere
and everywhere within the District
without extra charge.
The large mercantile establish
ments maintain a suburban delivery
free of charge as a matter of course.
THIS IS BECAUSE COMPETITION
IS KEEN AND THEY WANT
YOUR CUSTOM. The express and
telegraph and baggage companies
know no master and have the sub.
urban resident at their mercy. You
can either pay the extra charges
imposed or you can 60 without.
The consequence is that everybody
meekly pays.
It was not so very long ago that
the additional tariff affected the
entire section of the city north of
Florida avenue. This was SO ab-
surd that it has been abandoned.
An arbitrary line still exists, even
though it has been extended. There
is no reason, however, why the
people living across the Connecticut
avenue bridge in Cleveland Park
and vicinity, or in Anacostia or
Brightwood or in Woodley Park, or
any other subdivision which is
practically a part of the city should
be compelled to pay tribute to a
system Of extortion.
Let the citizens who suffer an.
noyance and imposition keep bat
tling for their rights. Perhaps agi.
tation and publicity will accomplish
reform. At any rate, The Washing.
ton Herald is on their side, even
if it has to make the fight for them
singled-handed and alone.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
Birds Find Warm SPOT.

From the Montclair Dispatch.
Kenneth D. Owen. a civil engineer, of
70 Christopher street. is an early riser,
and for this many birds. including robins,
in the trees near his house are grateful
Mr.. Owen is the owner Of q car which he
takes from the garage for a spin before
breakfast. When he returns he leaves
the machine In front Of the house while
he takes his morning meal. The heat
from the automobile warns the ground
over which the car stands, and the birds,
suffering from the chill Of early spring.
assemble on the spot. This morning 1t
was extremely cold. and when Mr.. Owen
came out he found a hundred birds or
more under the automobile. The most
daring robin was perched on top OF the
radiator. -'
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02

Congratulations to the Petersburg In
dex-Appeal Upon its attractive and en-
terprising 1911 Development Edition. The
advantages Of the progressive Virginia
city are emphatically shown. There has
been steady. material growth. and the
future 10 full Of promise. -.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
PAwNED BoL1vAR's PORTRAIT.
Venezuelan Liberator's Picture Went
for . Game of Baccarat.

Venezuelan Liberator's Picture Went
for . Game of Baecarat.
From the Kansas City Star.
simultaneously with the announcement
Of the marriage Of the granddaughter Of
Castro In the presidential chair Of vene-
zuela, comes the news of the forced sale
Of an extraordinary Venezuelan picture
now in the hands Of q money lender in
the Monthabor. 1t is a nfe-size portrait
Of Bolivar. the Venezuelan patriot and
'1iberator" Of South America
Mile. Blanco's marriage with Russian
Prince Dimitri skiesinsky rivets attention
on the romance Of this picture. The de
Nornys. too. are interested. as the Duch-
ess de Morny is 4 daughter Of former
belonged to the state Of Venezuela, and
left that country when Guzman Blanco
was replaced by him whom the de
Mornys call 'the monkey President" t"
meaning Castro.
Guzman Blanco had q son who used
to act as his fathers secretary. Seeing
the situation was growing uncomfortable
in Venezuela, Secretary Blanco thought
he would secure the famous Bolivar pic
ture from the state house and justified
his conduct on the plea that enemies
were confiscating his fathers property.
This picture found Its way to London.
but President Blanco's son moved to
Paris and brought the picture with him.
One day he pledged 1t for q large sum
to pay for a lost game Of baccarat.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-02
A LITTLE NONSENSE
DURING A FLAREBACK.

think I'll put my rubbers on and in
the fields go Maying;
A touch Of frost lies on the lawn and
breezes cold are playing.
II there are. fairies in the grove they
must be all a-shiver
For skies are leaden-hued above and ice
is on the river.
I've wandered through the meadows
green. the dryest paths I've chosen:
But not q fairy have I seen. and now
I'm nearly frozen. .
1t is no pleasure thus to roam. discon-
solate and solus,
And SO guess I'll amble homo and take
auinine bolus.
Sporting News.
Whats the latest from the Mexican
revolutionr G..
Looks as II It might 90 eleven in
nings or more"
A supply Of Fuel.
Mature always maintains . balsncs.'
That's Fight" assented the editor.
Spring poems begin coming In Just as
the coal runs short"
Away He Went.
Madam. Tn walking around the world
on . wager"
well, don't mind letting my bull
dog pace you for couple Of miles.
Here. Tige"
Caught Cold.
FLUFFY Rufdes coughs and snufnes
In distressful way.
But. by thunder. its no wonder!
She was Queen OF Nay.
An Important Fafk
Il hear you took . prominent part in
the Mofhers' Congress"
Yes: I was chairwom6u Of the CONF
mittee on measles"
Very IAkely..
"sems laooo hands are possible At
poker" 5. 81
And there has bssn petsr storyI
written aheut syssy ens o. them. /"
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The Washington herald., 1911-05-02

The legislature Of Colorado has been
in session three weeks longer than any
Of its predecessors In thirty years, and
yet not one Of the campaign pledges has
been kept