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The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
NEW YEAR NOTICES.

DR.. W. c. WOODWARD
Death 70 the germsi''
COMMISSIONER RUDoLPH-
Lets get all the approFEiations. "
THEODORE W. MOVES" stand
by the organic act"
CARL DRooP-"Hurah for the
pianolal''
r. J. BEALI-fWhonrl"
j. n. STODDARD-''This coun-
try is good enough for me-"
HARRY WARDMAN = Build
EN- and sell en-"
NJ. I. WELLER-"Gise w =
SIDNEY BIEBER-"Hurah for
\. 0. MERRrTT-~Kesp the
B. B. EARNsHAw "Fsss
mgsri''
GEORGE FRIEDLANDER =
''BarEsinA bargains. sTsGWhsrsl"
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TABLOID THOUGHTS.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
The Chinese reformers say they want
government like that of the United
States, but there are lots of reformers
in the United States who want a govern
ment different from that of the United
States.
Prom the Charleston News and Courier. -
Mr.. Bryan has his eye on the Presi-
Dental chair, and that is about all he
ever will get on it.
From the Columbia State.
1t is stated that in his college days
DR.. Cook was a baseball pitcher We
wager he threw some battling gumdrops.
From the Scranton Tribune Republican.
We do not see how the colonel is
going, to escape being dragged into poll
tics unless he embarks upon another
game-annihilating trip to Africa.
From the Macon News
Charles Dickens son says he cannot
find a good cigar in America. That's
nothing. We cannot buy one.
From the Elnira Advertiser.
Croker says Gaynor is the logical
Democratic candidate for President. But
the Democratic party has long since dis
continued selecting logical candidates.
From the New York Evening Mail.
Those folks who insist that a trust
magnate in jail would make the en-
forcement of the Sherman act easy
should bear in mind that there are 223
English ladies in Jail and the cry Of
votes for women goes merrily on.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
TAKOMA PARK.

Mrs. G. P. Lauer is confined to her
home in Cedar street by Illness.
The Boy Scouts met last night at the
Takoma Public Library.
Christmas carol service for the Sun
day school was held in the Trinity P.
L. Church, on Thursday night, at Z
o'clock. After the service an entertain
ment was given in the parish hall by the
children.
The Reed Social Club gave their an
nual dance last Thursday evening at
the Walter Reed Hospital
The library will be closed from D. m
to-day until p. m. Tuesday.
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WILL RENEW THEIR PLEDGES.
Sons of JOnadab to Hold Watch
Might Services.

Hope Council. No. /, Independent Order
Sons OF Jonadab, at its meeting Thurs
day night, in Lincoln Bank Hall, COM
pleted arrangements for the customary
watch night service to be held in the
council rooms tomorrow night.
The committee in charge of arrange
ments reported that an array OF local
talent had been secured, and that an
orchestra has been engaged. On the
stroke of u o'clock the members OF the
order will form in a circle around the
council room aid renew their pledge of
total abstinence.
At this meeting an invitation will also
be extended to all former members Of
the order 20 recornect themselves with
the organization.
The arrangements committee is COM
posed of John c. Daley, John c. Moore,
]. w. Tull, H. l. Hurley, George E.
Beller, ana S. w. Deckman.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
REMINIscENcE.

Tucked away In a corner drawer,
Ragged and tateered and torn.
Are the good resolutions | always
make
On every New, Years morn
Yet As I draw them forth again,
Smoothing each crumpled page,
Good resolutions" Of JOY and pain
Cary me back an age.
Aud I resolve that will revere
All Of these pledges-until noxt year.
ID. ]. CALLAHAN.
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EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: Hyou see it in The Big
Sdck, it isn't necessarily 50.
NEW YEARS EVE
IAN opera bluhe.l

IAN opera bluffe.l
THEM IN THE CAST.
Father Time. by himself
Regret. George Wilson
.............. (the charitable mani
Remorse- Cuno Rudolph
Recreance. William V. Coz
(Scene orens with Father Time
and the three "R" brothers danc
ing slowly around a caldron, be-
meath which a dying fire glimmers.
As they dance they chant.)
All:
Sorrow hangs upon each head
As we recall upon this hour
The numerous things that we have
done
And have not done.
Oh. memory sour.
Give US q respite, lend thy ear,
While we reform, this coming year.
(There IS silence, while the band
plays Backward, turn backward,
o Time. I'm thy fight Make me
Q child again Just for tonight. -
Then Father Time leads Recreance
and Regret to the center.l
Father Time-Tell me. young Rec,
reance, what Is thy regret?
Recreance-I'm on the board Of
education, yet.
Father Tine-And thou, Regret,
what causes all this brinel
Regret (Weeping) = Appropriations
are not in my line.
They sing in trio:
But II the gods are with Us yet
Wen square ourselves this year, you
bet.
Then comes Remorse, head bowed.
and sings)
have failed to give this city
Everything that's nice and pretty,
And the city's associations
have treated rather rough
have not blackjacked our Con-
gress.
have hindered onward progress
And the ghost, Humiliation,
Clouts me with its stern rrbuh.
Tin the distance q bell begins to
strike. The mourners bow their
heads as the chimes announces the
hour Of midnight. Whistles blow.
horns bleat.)
They cry together:
New Year Is here.
Our evils We may shelve.
Blessed be reform
And dear old l9l2!
They vanish one By one.l
= lcurtain-l
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Convert League TO Meet,

The Catholic Convert League will hold
It's monthly meeting next Sunday after
noon in Mcmahon Hall, Catholic Univer-
sity. At this and subsequent meetings a
series Of papers will be read by mem
bers. the subject being Notable converts
to the Catholic faith
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

mournfully engaged in trying to wear the
creature on of his person with very poor
success.
Because of their faithful and well-di-
rected ferocity, bulldogs are greatly be-
loved by their owners exclusively. More
over, they are highly priced for their
ugliness just as impressionist pictures
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
MUTUAL ADMIRATION.

Frederic Haskin. nswIy elected
president q the National Press
Club. win spend New Years Day
shaking hands with James Hay. r..
his campaign manager.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

President Taft declares that the longer
one stays in Washington. the longer he
wants to stay. Cannot Col. watterson
find evidence Of proposed dictatorship
in that?
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
MAKE ADVERSE REPORT.
Do Not Favor john
son Realty Bill.

son Realty Bill.
The Commissioners yesterday sent to
Congress an adverse report on the bill
introduced by Representative Ben john
son. of Kentucky. providing for the ap-
proval by Congress of the location and
price paid for real estate purchased by
the District. to which the Federal gov
ernment contributes a portion Of the pur-
chase price.
At present, when once the Commission
ers are given authority by Congress to
purchase property, no approval by the
legislative body Is necessary.
The Commissioners say the proposed
plan would be attended by long delay
and mulch red tape, greatly hampering
the work of the District.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The fact that lady who was kissed
by La Fayette has recently died at the
age OF ninety-seven ought to silence the
sour ones who insist that osculation
shortens life.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Nothing Doing.

Mr.. wombat. have always heard of
you as a good loser
II try TO deserve that reputation. young
man, but you can't sell me any bum
stock OF any sort"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
WHY

don't ~ Why they make all
this fuss over New Years Day.
II seems TO me that the seventeenth
q March q the only real holiday.
2. J. HALTTGAN.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Does your daughter believe in Santa
Claus?'
Not now. She's seventeen. She does
believe. however, in the efficacy of the
mistletoe."
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Cannot Escape the Grind.

From the Chattanooga Times.
For a while nothing will be said about
early Christmas shopping, But don't
imagine the safe and sane Fourth agita-
ton can be escaped.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The Chinese Emperor expresses his
willingness to abdicate with such readi-
ness that he must suppose it is nothing
but Juvenile pastime.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Perhaps President Taft suspects that
If the civil service were considerably
extended a good many Democrats would
be less concerned about the outcome of
next years election.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The proposed Chinese republic will be
a go as soon as it can succeed in pass
ing dts new money.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

While the scientists are in Washing
ton we wish they would decide once for
all whether politics is a science or an
art
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Entitled to Some Fun.

What are you doing at a ballet?" de-
manded Aurora Borealis of Santa Claus.
We'll, I've finished my Christmas job, /"
replied the jolly old gentleman. Il
thought 1 would enjoy seeing some stock
ings that were already filled"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
1t May Happen.

For sudden wealth I do not sigh,
save my wages,
And hope to get there by and by
By easy stages.
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dergrouni system of electric wires, nee
essary work which cannot well be an
ticipated in the paving of many streets.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
A CHRISTMAS TOY.

Mary had a little lamb,
Twas in her stocking found;
1t ran on wheels at Mary's heels
Whenever it was wound.
But it was tinkered with too much
By Mary's clumsy dad:
1t seems her sire reduced to wire
The lamb that Mary had
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Col. Roosevelt is still engaged in de-
batting whether his vindication by Mr..
Sheldon was by permission or request.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
THE POLITICAL PROCESSION
BisselI May BE State Chairman.

BisselI May BE State Chairman.
The name Of Bissell bobs up again in
New York Democratic affairs. and
again from Buffalo. All Washington re-
calls when it was familiar with the
name twenty-odd years ago. Then VIII
son Bissell was a member of President
Cleveland's Cabinet, and they had been
law partners in the old Buffalo days.
The Bissell OF today is looming up as
possible successor to Norman Mack,
who wants to resign as State chairman.
Bissell is at present commissioner in
flunacy, which seems to be a much de-
sired appointment in New York State.
While he may be eager for the chairman
ship, there is also talk of making him
the Democratic nominee for governor.
He has been to talk II over with Gov.
Dix, who wants his aid in fixing up a
New York delegation favorable to Dix
for the Presidential nomination.
From a Famous Ohio District.
When Joseph ]. Gill, capitalist, bach
elor, and philanthropist, of Steubenville,
Ohio, looked in on things at Washington
this week he found few who recalled
that ten years ago he was a member of
Congress from a famous Ohio district.
Gill was given three elections, and quit
simply because he was tired of the job
and did not find the work congenial He
Is one of the very few Ohio men who
ever admitted being tired of any Office.
He retains an interest in district poll
tics, however, and remarked that Gen.
David A. Hollingsworth, who lost in last
years general slump, ought to be given
another term next year.
II can see that there is a good feeling
for Gen. Hollingsworth in the district" /"
said Gill, land his defeat by a few votes
last year was uEdeserved. Other Ohio
districts, usually Republican. were lost
by 1000. Willie Hollingsworth had only
300 the wrong way. He is an old soldier
and the one desire OF his life has been
for a seat in Congress. He had the one
term, and next year the district will GO
right again and accord him another"
The Sixteenth Ohio district has been a
famous one, and sent John A. Bingham
to Washington for sixteen years. Then
came Lorenzo Danford, a soldier OF
heroic mold, who had three terms, drop
ping out, and twenty years later came
office. Edwin NJ. Stanton, the fighting
McCook brothers, and Gen. George A
Custer all came from this district, and
Cadiz. n modest village OF 1,5OO people,
still holds the record as the richest town
of its size in the world, with four banks
and no saloons.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The difference between Gen. Reyes and
some OF our political revolutionists Is
that when he found rublic opinion didn't
sustain him he quit
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The Philadelphia policeman who has
accumulated $25o,ooO on an annual salary
OF $1,000 may have done so by wise in
veslmentS, or otherwise
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Those who watch steeple-jack at
work always appear a trihe disappointed
that he does not fall
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Mount Holyoke College may consider
mince pie conducive to somnoience, but it
win continue to give most Of US insom-
mia.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

are. An abnormally bowlegged bulldog
with five-gallon chest and face which
looks like an old rubber shoe In a fit
Will frequently bring $1,000 to his de-
signer.
In spite OF their appearance and their
talents, bulldogs are affectionate and kind
with those to whom they have been prop
erly introduced. For this reason we
should strive at all times to enlarge
our social acquaintance with bulldogs,
especially when travelling in a strange
country.
tCopyright. 1911. By George Matthew AdarnA)
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The Los Angeles high school has pro-
hibited the girls from boxing; yet the
women voters there will probably con-
tlnue to knock out the socialists
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Count Boni probably feels that he we'd
ded not wisely but too well.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Foreign Travel.

How about Venice? Shall we stop
off at Venice?"
Venice, eh? How many pages does
Venice take up in the guidebook?"
Eight"
I'm that case It must be worth a stop"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
A NOTE OF SORROW.

Editor The Big Stick:
] am a good and honest Repub-
lican. I have voted right for years
believe In the Ten Command
ments and President Taft's red-
procity treaty. Why, therefore,
when I paid my dues 20 the League
Of Republican Clubs should I get
a receipt from Henry NJ. Camp
dated TO March 81, lslli ] know
I paid IN ISL What want is
\ receipt for 1914
DR.. w. G. FOWLER.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

If the new collar trust becomes too
starchy it is liable to get it in the neck.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

The main trouble about the transfer
fight has been to find odt where to
transfer It.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Nearly anybody can get a temporary
notoriety by confessing that he had
killed Mickle.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Passing of 1911.

Passing of 1911.
The year is dying
Like a flame,
And II we're signing
'Tis no shame
We we'll may shed for It one tear;
1t wasn't such a bad old year.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
HIS BIRTHDAY.

EAriy and Ats
I celebrate
II IL q time
FW marry rhyms.
On New Years DAY.
Let me explain
Ny glad refrain,
on New Years. Day;
For I was born
ons cheerful morn
On New Years Day.
THOMAS W. SMITH.
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Or. W. c. FOWLER.
Editnr The Rig stirh.

In reply TO Jour query viii say
that ! have already wasted 1916.
l7s cards, receipts, &c. with this
lllxuffs. 1911 business win re-
form and write 1917 or bust
HENRY u. CAMP.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30
Uncle Pennywi.e SAYS,
YuIetide Beliefs.

always say lest what think-wher
it's perfectly safe.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

II seems to be necessary to arrange
the programme for the peace dinner
piecemeal.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

Stick agents men.
readers with q handsome illustrated calendar.
HANDSOME used adHsedy calendar
picture William John
Trade follower golfer
always the leader saora fashion, These
large words. but William John deserves them all
little the calendar
out the picture
desk and look at day in the Then will imagine
shining Big
a calendar Affords unendng delight
The Washington herald., 1911-12-30

(scene onens with Father Time
and the three "R" brothers danc-
ing slowly around a caldron. be-
meath which a dying fire glimmers.
As they dance they chant.)
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were in the same month in 1910. Re
ports of the b. q O. railroad. the New
York Central. the Chesapeake a Ohio
and other important lines east OF the
Mississippi river show like reductions
in the amount OF gross and net earn.
ings. Railroads arc the true bar
Ometers OF business. 4 shrinkage in
railroad earnings OF from ten TO
twenty per cent indicates the general
business contraction that has been
going on steadily since November,
1910. lndustrialism and constructive
work OF all kinds has been either re-
tarded or brought to a standstill.
Undoubtedly the most potent force
checking enterprise and disturbing
business is the fear OF Democratic as
cendancy next year Already a Dem
ocratic House Of Representatives has
undertaken sweeping tariff reductions.
Already the results Of that policy have
been anticipated in many lines Of
business. Without regard 10 the mer-
its or faults OF special tariff schedules.
any violent reduction or alteration OF
schedules is certain 20 create new con
ditions. and for a considerable time
at least stop new undertakings aud
depress business We are now be
ginning TO have the hrst taste Of radi-
cal Legislation and the first results OF
Democratic administration. How much
farther 81 will 20 and how much
longer these processes may continue
Will depend 10 very large extent
upon political developments OF the
next few months
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THE HAMILTON RESOLUTION.

Congressman John VI. Hamilton has
signalized his entry into public Office
by the introduction Of a resolution
calling upon the United States gov
eminent to pay West Nirgin.a's share
OF the Virginia debt. Mr. Hamilton
takes the view that the creation of
West Virginia was "A war measure. and
the assumption Of the debt was a poll.
teal necessity. The whole country
ought. therefore. to bear 70 as a neces-
sary expense of the preservation OF
the Union. This all sounds very
plausible. but II is not likely to be
taken seriously by the United States
Congress. Assuming that West Viz
it by no means follows that the crea.
ton OF the Virginia debt WAS a war
measure. In fact. the Virginia debt
existed long before the war. and
whatever legal or moral obligations
rested upon the citizens OF West Vir-
ginia existed before the separation OF
the states vas seriously considered
West Virginia's Just share OF the Vir-
ginia debt was not increased by her
separation from the mother state. Her
moral or legal obligations we're not
added 10 or diminished thereby.
Mr.. Hamilton may tickle the hope
Of some OF his constituents in the
Fourth district by his resolution. but
II f. a safe prediction that 80 will not
be enacted into law. Whatever West
Virginia has 70 pay Of the old Vir-
ginia debt. she can pay. but we have
not yet reached the point that We
have 10 20 begging Of the United
States government for relief from any
Of our moral or legal obligations
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Thursday, May 4. 1911.
The FIGHT FOR a PRIMARY
LAW

Gradually the lines or battle be-
tween the advocates and opponents Of
a primary election law are being
clearly drawn. On the one side will
d. appear the large majority of the Re-
publican members OF the legislature.
ana very considerable number Of the
Democratic members. especially those
Democrats known to have been fav.
orable in the nomination OF John T.
MeGraw for the United States SEN
ate. This large and influential ele-
ment will be reinforced by the state
administration and by such aid as the
press OF the state. with the exception
or a few conspicuous newspapers can
give. On the other side will be the
Watson-Chilton senatorial combine
and all their following.
When the extra session Of the leg
islature was first proposed. the In
telligencer made the prediction that
the entire Watson-Chilton Influence
would be exercised against any prim-
airy election law. and especially
against any law providing for a di-
rect expression OF the popular will
as TO United States senators. II re-
quired no powers OF prophecy to fore
see this opposition. II is so clearly
apparent that the Watson Chiffon
combine can only retain its grip on
the politics of West Virginia by the
manipulation OF machinery. the cor
ruption OF members OF the Legislature.
by bribery, browbeating and other
methods TO thwart the popular Will.
that their opposition TO any general
primary election law was to be OK
pected as a matter Of course. Already
the Charleston Gazette and the Fair
mont Times. the personal organs Of
Senators Watson and Chiffon. have
sounded the alarm. so to speak. and
sent forth an appeal to Democrats
generally to line up in opposition to
the proposed legislation. No EFFORT
will be spared TO prejudice fair
minded Democrats against the pro
posed law. II remains TO be seen how
successful these Efforts will be.
Regardless OF the attitude assumed
by Democratic members and by that
portion OF the Democratic press con
trolled by Watson and Chiffon. the
duty Of Republican Legislators IS clear.
II is to support the measures proposed
BY Governor Glasscock without hest
tation and without faltering West
Virginia needs a primary election law.
The people OF West Virginia expect
1t. Let MS bury differences as 10 the
details Of the law and pass leHsla-
lion that will insure honest primaries
and an honest expression Of the popu-
lar will
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therein through all
minisraon
case
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Blair had been
by that time he
lie
twink
recalng the he
II TO YOU the
department OF the with which
at Washington?
millions
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OF But
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in
general personally
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Copyright 1911 by J. j.
tomorrow Mr. Edwards will tel: when Only
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Dillon for eovsrnor.

Tho Fayette Journal Of last week
suggests Hon. G. w. Dillon Of that
county 40 the Republican candidate
Tor governor for the campaign next
year. and gives some excellent rca.
sons for HE nomination
The Republicans OF Raleigh county
have a high regard for Mr. Dillon ne
ia known not only as % successful law.
yer. but in addition 10 being sfaunch
Republican. ia high.mlndcd and &C.
complished gentleman. Being the rep.
reseniotive OF no particular faction OF
the Republican party. the Journal
points out The strength Of his possible
candidacy and The certainty 81 his
election
Tn the event that Mr. Dillon be-
comes on aspirant for that once. DO
VIII have strong following among
tac Republicans Of Raieirh county
Raleigh Register
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would cost S125 more. making an ex-
penditure OF S375. BY personal expert
ence, every man knows that in nine
cases out OF ten such circulars are
never read carefully. and that in the
great majority OF cases they are not
even opened. Without exaggeration
then, II may be said that this form OF
advertising represents an absolute
waste OF over one half.
All that is contained in the average
circular could be well told i'm three
or four hundred lines in a newspaper.
and in this form could be placed be-
fore every family in the district in
every one OF the daily newspapers for
less than one-third OF the cost OF the
circulars. No argument Is necessary
TO convince any sane man that the
newspapers are read. and even those
who are looking only for news items
cannot fail 10 notice the advertise
ments.
or advertising matter thrown into
front yards. placed on porches or I'M
der doors. the amount read and given
careful attention is so ridiculously
small as TO be scarcely worth men
tioning. Money is wasted every day
by these methods that could be used
to advantage in buying live news
paper space. To every practical man.
the fact that newspaper advertising
means better results AT a fraction OF
the cost OF circulars is self-evldent.