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CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
BY A. w. MACY.
ONLY GIANTS WANTED.

ONLY GIANTS WANTED.
King Frederick William, gen.
orally known as Frederick the
Great, had a consuming desire
to form a brigade OF giants. and
his agents ransacked not Europe
alone, but almost every corner
of the civilized world in search
of men of extraordinary size.
Any man whose head lowered
above the heads of the multi
tude was not only acceptable but
earnestly desired. One big Irish
man, whom an agent of Freder-
lex picked up on the streets of
London, was more than seven
feet tall. On account of his
great stature he received a
bounty amounting to more than
$4,000. in addition to his regular
pay. Such a soldier could not
shoot any straighter or more
rapidly than a small man, while
he was much more likely to be
hit by the balls of the enemy.
Frederick did not succeed in
realizing his ambition to form a
large brigade of giants, but he
secured quite a collection Of men
notable for their immense phys
icaI dimensions II for nothing
else.
Copyright. 1911. by joseph B. Bowles)
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Railway Transportation Problem

The managers of railway transporta-
ton are confronted with an enormous
problem They realize that the Inter
state Commerce Commission is a fixture,
strongly supported by public opinion.
They know that no longer can great
sums be raised for extraordinary pur-
poses or to pay dividends on watered
stock by the arbitrary increase of freigh.
rates In addition to this, labor is pref
ty solidly organized ard insistent upon
its demand for full compensation. In
the face of all this comes the movement
for increased waterways competition.
With higher charges and lower wages
eliminated, the railroads must meet the
problem of water competition with radi-
cal economies if profitable transporta-
ton is to be maintained.
1t would seem as if serious attention
must now be given to securing the larg-
est amount Of power for the minimum
cost. The efficiency of an ordinary
steam engine is only about s per cent OF
the heat energy OF coal. In the waste
full locomotives this available power is
only about 3 per cent In gas engines
as much as IS per cent can be utilized
but the gas-generating principle has not
yet been adapted to locomotive purposes
In some favored localities crude oil can
be advantageously used as fuel.
Electricity seems to be the only eff
Client and economical substitute that is
available for steam from coal, and cleo
trio railway transportation is still very
much OF an experiment. For their great
terminals and approaches in New York
City, the Pennsylvania and the New
York Central are employing electric
power, and considerable portions of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
and the Long Island railroads are cleo
trically operated. The substitution has
been discussed for Chicago, Buffalo, and
Pittsburg, but no action has been taken.
In the far West, the Northern Pacific
and the Great Northern find electricity
derived from water to be an economi-
cal motive power over great mountains
and through long tunnels.
This ideal motive power is enormous
ly expensive, but will gradually become
cheaper. Within two years the cost of
manganese third-rails has declined from
$1,000 to 5000 per mile, and the price
of electric locomotives, $4,000, must
soon be reduced If sufficient water
power could be developed along the
lines of railways the difficulties would
at once disappear, but the low grades
of tracks and of abutting cities and
towns render such relief prohibitivcly
cxtravagant in first cost For the pres
cnt, therefore, experiments are confined
10 deriving electric power from anthra-
cite coal, costing from s. 10 $3.50 per
ton, and from bituminous coal, costing
about $I.So-neither of which can be
employed with any considerable degree
of economy, except by the very greatest
railroads.
This is the situation that now con-
fronts the railroad managers. But the
genius to surrnount it will be found, and
- e. =
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POETRY. AND REALITY.

Sing the song Of the wild wood
tConfound this poison oakD
Sing Of the freedom and wine-li
air.
Chats two blamed guns I've
brOke.l
Give me the sn0w-covened valleys.
Wow! How that branch hit my
headg
1 love the keen life Of the sports
man.
II wish I was home and in bed. }
z. ID. BLACKSTONE.
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AnAcnStia River built for ventilation
and not for water navigation. That
is the only kind Of a boat you can
hire for love q money. ! have mar
Itowly escaped drowning more than
Once. Now wear q diving suit and
am safe. not only from the water.
but the shot Of other enthusiasts. "
We are going hunting ourselves
neTt week We propose to follow
this advice carefully. And u We
follow Il. We recommend that al
readers q The Big Stick do the
same,
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Uncle Walt Says Today:

The hour late; the light low, the weary husband
walked the floor and listened pacing and fro hear his wfe
step at the door. In vain that husband
IN SUFFRAGEVE strained his ears; then he surrendered to
the blues, and from his eyes the briny
tears rolled down his whskers his shoes "A day swept and
washed and baked he murmured in rsentfu daned
stockings till innard ached scrubbed upon my
bones rocked the children all to Sleep seemed to low
down dodge that must here vigil keep while James cavorng
at the lodge If wives but knew how much their hubs rebel all
their ge and they'd often seek the clubs and
and things like those If Jane would spend evening here
say week. grief would depart this home would
place of cheer the homework wouldn't break heart But
when evening hat and and cane
leaves world of aches and tears and loneliness and pain
Alas the tyranny of wives 1t puts home life the blink
desolates husbands lives and drives those heack slaves
drink" WALT MASON.
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FVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: Hyou Sse il in The Big
Std. it isn Z necessarily So
IF YOU'RE NOT
A HUNTSMAN,
PASS THIS BY

When winter comes and the froz-
en- ground rings beneath the tread /;
when the light SHOWS far aheid bear
the faint three-toed tracks of the
rabbit and turkey; when the fat
tened black bear seeks a suitable
subway, and when
Anyhow, this is the open hunt
ing season. most beloved Of Wash
ingtonians.
To aid the hunter in his quest
for game is second to The Big
Sticks eternal desire to speak the
truth. Therefore. We have obtained
from sporting men-no. spoCtsmen.
we mean-a category of nimrOdish
ethics, which We offer.
There Is that eminent shooter,
Clarence F. Noment, who always
goes TO bed at O'Clock, and
arises at a. m. Mr.. Horment
once fired at q rabbit, and chased
= INC luAI
It was a new kind Of wild animal.
The great thing about bunting. :"
Mr.. Norment conhded 10 US, rs TO
get up carly. This is not theory.
II is fact. The ordinary hunts
man awaits the brightest hours OF
the day. when wild animals are
alert. This Is wrong. Get up BE-
fore your prey gets up. Then when
you 90 Gfeld you will have rab-
bits and things At q disadvantage.
They will be leaden-eyed and
drOwsy. They will not give more
than two boots what happens to
them. And they will fall before
your-I mean my-unerring aim as
the snowflake falls from heaven"
This is indeed q happy thought.
Next, we accidentally ran into
william Shannon, who was, until
the present season, q great hunter
in Maryland. He said:
Always remember two thingS
First. that Il Is against the law to
shoot 4 Montgomery County sheriff.
and, secondly, that moose and
Wapiti do not live south Of Maine.
Don't ever make the mistake q tell
ing q Maryland justics Of the peace
that you thought one Of the lead
ing citizens Of his community was
q moose. II the man dies as a
result Of your shot, his friends viii
get mad. II he isn't mortaIly
wounded, he Is likely to want 10
fight"
But the most revolutionary advicc
came from the lips Of Ralph Giren.
our promising young assistant dis
trict attorney and AnAcostia swamp
hunter.
Go forth wearing q diving suit, +"
he urged, and don't take II on
while you're out on the marshes.
They hare a style o. boat On the
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Thanks The Herald.
r The Washington Herald:

Editor The Washington Herald:
cannot fully express the gratitude
and appreciation which are felt by my
mother and myself because of the great
kindness shown to US by The Washing
ton Herald. The aid which has been ex-
tended to US in our distress has been
most helpful and has in some degree les
sened the sorrow of our double affection
May I ask that you print the names
of Mr.. Altemus, Mr.. Bruninger. Miss
McGeff. Miss Bradfield, Miss ROsen, Miss
Hazel Thomas, and a Friend, to the
list of those who have so kindly helped
US? MAI FRANCIS SMITH
1907 Florida avenue.
Washinrton Decesnber
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WITH POLITICAL PROCESSION

I tronage since the present administration
took hold of things nearly three years
ago.
1t is significant that the few returning
Republicans from Kentucky have no
apologies or excuses to offer for the re-
cent defeat. They simply admit that
O'Rear, the Republican nominee for gov
| ernor, was a powerful man, and ran
things his own way without needing
much advice from his fellow-Republicans
in the State. He was careful not to re-
sign his place on the Supreme Bench
of the State, and calmly returns to his
| judicial duties and salary. Just how
much he will figure in the convention
that elects delegates to the national con-
vention is a matter of speculation. He
may be sent as a deleEats-at-lar II he
desires but there is some objection to
sending a judge. and the Bradley organ
iZation may over look Mr.. ORear's late
leadership when II comes to making up
a delegate list favorable to President
Taft's denomination.
Representative smnII's View.
There is nothing to it but Wilson"
This is the statement made concerning
the political outlook by Congressman
John H. Small. of North Carolina who
has just returned to Washington after
an extensive trip through many parts of
the South.
Il am direct from Alabama said Mr..
Small. and there is nothing there but
! Wilson. Georgia is even more solid for
Wilson than is Alabama. and the same
thing is true in South Carolina, Virginia,
| and North Carolina. The present situa-
| ton reminds me of the Cleveland days.
| 1t is spontaneous all over the country.
| I do not think that the recent elections
/ in New Jersey injured the prospects OF
Wilson In the least"
Asked who likely would be the man
for second place, Mr.. Small sad that it
would almost certainly be one Of two
men-Champ Clark or Oscar Underwood.
One of these men is practically GER
tain to get second place. he said, with
the leaning at this time toward Under
wood. The South has the situation well
! her power, now Is the time to do so"
Went Over to See Wilson.
Senator MARITIME. with Representatives
futile and ScuIly and others Of the New
Jersey Democratic del cation, came back
fIom Baltimore yes.e- day. much elated
| over tie reception given Gov. Woodrow
| Wilson. They also took pains to remark
| that they gave Gov. Wilson cheering re-
| ports at first hand from Democratic
momnsIs Of Congress in many States Of
| the 81 nth md West. While the Con-
| gTegs,ona contingent had admitted a
| triiinS deprg ssion OF spirits after the
| home result last month, they insist that
| the cent ,Dltnt for their beloved governor
in other States is SO strong that the de-
| fections at home can easily be over
looked and forgotten.
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THE TRAGEDY
OF A COON HUNT
BY MELVIN G. HAZEN.

CHAPTER I.
Reached the Mace where coons are
supposed to he.
CHAPTER II.
Started forth at shutdown with the
dogs.
CHAPTER III.
Started UP a tree after a coou.
Found il wasn't a coon, but
wild cat. Climbed down again mi
rus hat and coat.
CHAPTER ".
Snipe Hunter miStook me for a
suipe. Slight wounds about head
and face. Why should he mistake
me fer a snipe?
CHAPTER V.
It's Slmup now. No coons. One
dog lost. Both Shins barked. Cold
in head. Telegram from DR.. Tin
dali offering congratulations.
CHAPTER VI.
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A LITTLE NONSENSE
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

1t is now that wife goes Hopping
Through the slush,
And to do her Christmas shopping
Joins the crush.
Here and there she's briskly popping
Through the doors.
One must visit when out shopping
Many stores.
Hub his fevered brow Is hopping.
Does his best,
But declares that Christmas shopping
Is a pest.
Countless parcels he keeps dropping
Seems to him a wife out shopping
Needs a dray.
Hopping. Topping. never stopping,
See them go!
It is great, this Christmas shopping,
Don't you know.
Uncle Pennywise Says;
may state that am a self-made man.
but my wife furnished the specifications.
OF Course.
The Janitor has invited US to his
Christmas party"
GOING
"Of course An invitation from royalty
is equivalent to a command"
A wedding or What.
Something wrong with this item
How, now?''
Says the bridegroom took his place
beneath the floral bell and 1000 volts
were Immediately shot through his quiv-
ertng frame"
Pass 1t Along.
The thrifty housewife gets a lift
And profit clear
BY fixing up the useless gift
That came last year.
Little Choice.
Il hardly know what to give young
man."
Consult the advertisements"
But 1 see nothing advertised for men,
except safety razors."
Studying Business Methods.
Has your son brought back any bust
ness ideas from London?"
"Oh, yes He thinks we ought TO serve
tea afternoons. and that all the stenog-
raphers ought to be bonds
She Explains.
What is this contrapton you are
making?'
1T might be used for a number Of
things replied the girl.
But it doesn't look like anything
know. What is it intended for?"
For a Christmas present"
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Jefferson NJ. Levy, the Democratic
member from the Waldorf district in
New York, was one Of the first arrivals
from Gotham, and was greeted yester-
day by Gov. Foss, Of Massachusetts,,
who at once asked about Monticello,
the old home of President Jefferson,
now owned by the New York statesman.
During the talk about the old Jefferson
home, It was suggested that the amiable
member from New York ought to in
vite the Democratic National Committee
to the home next month.
do you know that President McKin-
ley, although a Republican, was ever
great admirer of Thomas Jefferson -
asked Congressman Levy. Each time I
called on President Mckinley at the
White House l noted that he had a pic
ture of Thomas Jefferson on the wall
or on the desk. He took pains to tell
that he had always admired the states
manship OF Jefferson, without refer
ence to political belief, and had a
fancy for the Jefferson picture where
be could look upon II in hours of work
or stress. 1t would not be a bad thing
If certain Democrats would follow the
example of Mckinley and take a fire.
quent look at Jefferson's picture. or, bet
messages" was the peroration Of the
Hon. Jefferson Levy. as he escorted his
friend. Senator Martin. Of Virginia, to
dinner at the Willard.
The Outlook in Kentucky.
Returning Democratic statesmen from
Kentucky beg leave to remark that apart
from the great victories of Ollie James
and Gov. McCreary, the State promises
some prominence in national politics.
Col. Trey Woodson. Of Kentucky. is
secretary Of the Democratic National
Committee, and promises TO be much in
/ Washington from now on. to arrange for
the meeting Of the committee on Janua~y
Is. Norman Z. Mack. the hustling edI-
tor of Buffalo, is chairman ami he will
be here for consultation with Demo
Gratis in Congress long before the COM
mittee meets. but the preliminary de-
tails will be worked out by woodson, of
Kentucky.
However jubilsnt the returning Demo
Gratis OF Kentucky may be, there seems
no considerable corugation OF Senator
Bradley's brow. The Democratic VIC DRY
and the going out Of d Republican gov
ernor, leaves Bradley the whole thing
. in the Republican organization OF thu
State, and II Is now conceded that he
will organize the State for Presiden,
Taft. There is even the suggestion in
Washington. the real national headqua =
tiers Of the Republican party, that Brad
ley may be the new member Of the Re
publican National Committee succeeding
A. r. Burnam. OF Richmond. who has not
been especially persistent in asking pa
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An Onense Against Decency.

From the Washington ETeping Star.
There is nothing but warm praise for
the police who raided the dinner in this
city the other night at which an exhibit
ton of improper motion pictures was be-
ing given. The fact that the display was
made by and before the members of an
organization OF motion picture operators
in no wise lessons the gravity of the Of
Tense against public decency. Severe pun
ishment should befall those responsible
for this serious breach Of the law.
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BIG GAME OR NOTHING.

Now. as for me.
! want to be
The Crockett Of my time.
Give me big game
Il hate things tamel;
a bear or naught for mine.
EENvOI.
And II ] should not ind a bear,
! will not weep nor yet despair.
w. A. swENK.
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the prospective reward in prestige for
the pioneer is great enough to stimulate
to the limit the best brains now en-
ployed in railway transportation.
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AIimony for Husbands.

From the Springfield Republican.
A North Dakota court has decided that
divorced husbands have the right TO
claim alimony. Equal rights seems to be
working both ways in North Dakota.
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TO THE PUBLIC

This serves a notice that within a
few weeks / am going hunting fer
a large tiger owned and operated
by Charles Murphy. Of New YORK.
Those who care to Join may do 30.
Col. HENRY NJ CAMP.
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When the girl scouts meet the boy
scouts we wonder who will scout the
others?
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If Detective Burns could only locate
all of the political bombs which are to
be exploded next year he would win
popularity in certain distinguished
circles
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A good thing to do with that McNa-
mara fund would be to give II to the
husbands who have been blown up by
their wives
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The war correspondents in Tripoli are
under guard. Perhaps they have not
heretofore been guarded enough.
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An Ohio man who has been three times
officially declared dead is still able to
be about. He should sympathize with
Mr., BRYAN,
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Mr. Darrow's sympathy for the down.
trodden seems to have been purchased
at a pretty fair figure.
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Eulalia's book will have to be a best
seller to compensate for that $4,000 which
she will lose every year.
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The members of the House who acct
dentally addressed Speaker Clark as Mr..
President" may only have been a little
previous.
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If the Congressional Record were read
as eagerly by the public as by the con-
tributors, it would be the most popular
Periodical on the market
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Salisbury. Md. has voted to retain
hogs in the city. Another blow at the
meat trust,
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Fine Indoor Sport.

From the Indianapolis News.
Busting the tip-taking trust is a mighty
fine indoor sport for the winter, but 1t
is a mighty hard game to win.
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It is a good thing for the average man
to know that IL he ever has the money
10 spare he can send a cable letter
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1t took nine years to get the packers
to trial, and now they are acting as
though the matter had been rushed.
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The picture Of George Washington is
on six new stamps. Even now he cannot
be licked unless his back is turned.
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The indicted packers do not seem to
be in a hurry to emulate the Mcnamara
brothers in their effort to expedite JUS
tice
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A Connecticut newsboy's heart beats
200 times a minute. That could be more
readily understood in the baseball season.
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All parties will welcome the breaking
up of the dynamiting trust o..
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BY YE LOCAL SCRIBE.

Frank Scbring snent Tuesday aud
SIS in trying TO find quail near Nor
folk. Va. Had no stayed in Wash
ingtou. Frank says he could have
eaten quail all winter on the COM
bined outlay Of energy and money
expended.
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II Mr.. Sherman does not get into the
game next year he at least has free
ticket to the grand stand.
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A DISTINCTION.

I don't object 70 having a man
so shooting with me. but do hate
to have him shooting at me.
DANIEL 7. WRIGHT.
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ing Of tobacco, would seem. as matter
Of etiquette, to be queer taste.
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r, P. Andrews has invented a pa
per gun. He will lend it TO some
friend for use next week, with the
distinct understanding that Il the
gun doesn't work no will not be
responsible for damages.
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million readers picture
Lacy he if presided England.
Notice large elegant wig which falls graceful
LAy head The robe which enccles his
incoses his manly form made of silk worth
G.E9 yard
Judge LACY is literally the City Father with capt
TO add to his dignity. He
Is good enough Judge in everyday American clothes.
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Prohibiting the chewing OF gum in the
navy, while expressly allowing the chew.
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Judge Munowny intends Christ
mas-weeking somewhere down South
in search Of 'pOssms and other
wild animals.
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Clark Griffith. our esteemed base
ballist and manager. announces that
If he can once get the courage to
cross the intersection of Fourteenth
street and New York ayeuue-and
survivCs-he will join the Big Game
Hunters Association Of America on
general principles.
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Charlie Howe has a hunting trip
planned for the Monday after New
Year. This is fully covered by
Charles accident insurance policy.
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Something like 200 valuable books were
sold in London last month at private sale
after it had been announced that they
would be disposed Of at Sothebys on
November "a at public sale. It consisted
of a portion Of the famous HUH library.
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studying Business Methods.

Has your son brought back any bust
ness ideas from London?"
"Oh, yes. He thinks We ought to serve
tea afternoons, and that all the stenog-
raphers ought to be bonds