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The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Eliminate Grade Crossings.

The recommendation of the District
Commissioners that money be appro-
priated to eliminate the grade crossing
at Benning ought to receive Congress
sional approval.
This particular grade crossing, as the
Commissioners assert, is most dam
gerous one Benning road is much
used thoroughfare, and although there
is not the same multiplicity of trains
since the passenger traffic was di-
verted to the Union Station, the fact
remains that there is an almost con-
slant menace to citizens.
Not only should all grade crossings
within the District of Columbia be
abolished, but the time should come in
the near future when there will be
no more dangerous crossings between
this city and Baltimore The boulevard
connecting the two cities unfortunately
interSects the railroad tracks at four
or five points, and while there is some
provision made for safety during the
day, the traffic at night is seriously en-
dangered. This is, of course, a matter
of legislation for the State of Maryland,
but the authorities have been repeatedly
warned of the existing conditions and
should act with promptness If these
grade crossings could be eliminated, as
they ought to be, the jeopardy in which
life and property are constantly placed
will happily disappear.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Arrival of the Governors.

The governors who will arrive ii
Washington to-day are more than wei,
oomc. 1t is most appropriate that they
should visit the National Capital, anc
they may be assured that nowhere ii
their trip of $500 miles will they bs
more cordially received.
The inspiration of the journey was
feeling that tie East does not know
the West. Consequently the governors
bring with them all exhibit OF the prod
uCtS of their various States. the result
being an exposition on wheels. Thus
South Dakota shows some of the finest
corn grown anywhere in the world
Minnesota displays everything from ap-
pies to iron ore, and North Dakota is
in evidence with fruits, wool, and min
erals. These demonstrations Of nat
ural resources have great value. They
not only stimulate State pride. but they
also make every American citizen feel
proud OF country that IS 50 rich i'll
material wealth.
1t is pleasing to know that the COM
mercia organizations OF the city fully
appreciate the opportunity which is at
forded to show the city's hospitality.
The visitors will be made to feel that
Washington is their Capital. and that
there i, every desire here to make it
worthy Of the republic in which their
States are integral factors Washington
cannot progress unless its future IS 4
matter OF universal cOnccrm There
musI be III California and in Maine,
i'll Idaho and Florida, a national and
patriotic interest in making this city
the most beautiful capital in the world
Much has already been done in awaken
ing this friendly sentiment, and we feel
sure that when the governors have
seen Washington. have COME in contact
with those who represent its citizenship
and have locked upon its splendid de-
velopmcnt, they will depart with their
national pride quickcncd and with re-
newed determination to do everything
in their power to make the progress Of
the National Capital keep pace with the
growth Of the United States
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Remarkable Family Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
A remarkable family record has come
to public notice in the celebration of the
ninety seventh anniversary of the birth
of Mrs. Emeline johnson, of Lock Haven.
She was a playmate in childhood of
James Fenimore Cooper, the famous au-
thor. Her husband. David johnson. was
the first man to carry mail from the
Philadelphia and Erie station to the Lock
Haven post-office. He died in 1852 Mrs.
johnson is the mother of twelve children,
all of whom are living. The oldest is
seventy-eight years of age and the young
est fifty. Six of them were at the birth
day party. together with a number Of
grandchildren and seven great-grandchil-
dren. The record seems still more re-
markable when it is noted that four of
the sons served in the civil war and only
ono war wounded.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
STOKES A LITTLE BETTER.
Condition of Hotel Man Is StIII
Serious, Say Physicians.

New York. Dec. 6.-The condition of
W. F. d. Stokes remained the same
during the day, according to the mes
sage left by his physicians this evening.
The physicians, although they admitted
that Mr. Stokes condition was Serious,
said that their patient was showing
signs Of improvement after the sudden
relapse he suffered yesterday. They
say that there is no indication OF ne
cessity for an operation at present.
DR.. ]. P. Thornley,, the Ansonia ply
sician, explained to-day that the wounds
inflicted by Miss Graham and Miss Con-
rad have not been in any sense a con-
tributory cause of Mr.. Stokes present
illness.
The doctor said that his patient has
been a victim of intestinal trouble for
seyerakyears.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Uncle Walt Says Today:

In oden days. when they used rack the criminal and break his
back and may tough he'd feel if he broken
the wheel The torturer may opne, believed
THE TORTURE he had things pretty fine he knew his trade from
CHAMBER A to L, and suggestions welcomed he. And
yet his work was crude and coarse, for he relied
brutal force If in chief I'd fill my victims
souls with grief I'd the poor chaps the rack until their
joints began crack and I'd say oh laugh and sing and
smile smile like eveythngr have three kinds of rheuma
pink pains through my system wz and people stand about
my chair and when paw and they spring their op
gags my temper all to rags! There time for
sghs and tears there time for smiles cheers distinguish
hen those times bewix-don't get your optimism mixed
ecoqyada su b. esous Matthew AdnAJ WALT Mason.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
VIII BE for Pre.Ident Taft.

Beman G. Dawes, who twice represent
cd the Marietta. Ohio, district as a Re
publican. came on for the rivers conven-
ton and very quickly forgot rivers when
he was questioned about Ohio politics.
Our district will be for President Taft, :"
said Dawes, although there was some
opposition to him three years ago. The
delegates then were hardly Taft men at
heart, preferring Foraker, but they obey
ed the sentiment of the State. The dis
trict is politically close. and Joyce, the
Republican chosen three years ago. pull
ed through with only' SO votes had trou-
BILE enough in my two campaigns. but
had 15OO. Joyce lost out last year to
George White, a new man In Ohio, who
was State senator a year after coming
to Marietta and Congressman less than
five years later.
Somehow Republican leaders in this
district do not seem anxious for the
nomination next year. 1t is not that they
fear White, but they do fear the unset
tied condition Of things in a district that
is close Joyce will no doubt be a can
didate again, and haywood Morris. of
Noble County. the old home of Private
DalzeT, is already active. He was
delegate to the last national convention.
but has not figured much outside Of the
district"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Language of 300 Words.

From the Terre Hsuts Tribune.
Government scientists have discovered
a peculiar race of people called the Tara
huamaris in the most inaccessible parts
of the Sierra Madre Mountains, in North
ern Mexico. Many of these people live
in caves. but they also have small viii
lagos al about 800 feet above sea level.
The Tarahuamaris are small in stature,
but they possess great endurance. Their
only food is maize, from which they also
manufacture a drink called "teshuin" d"
Their language is limited to 900 words,
and they cannot count beyond ten. Their
language. claim the scientists, is one of
the most peculiar ever discovered. mas
much as the natives converse freely with
only a small vocabulary.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Cosmos-VaudeviIIe.

An excellent melange of vaudeville will
be seen at the Cosmos Theater next
week, headed by an attractive musical
act contributed by the Five Oremors.
whose melodious playing OF the marimba-
phones, in addition to other instruments.
is one of the most popular features of
present-day vaudeville
The act is certain to be popular: The
Three Graces, who are three dainty
and delightful maids with a clever song
and dance act, will also be seen in an
original sketch. A new Italian tenor rO-
bustO, A. Bartolomeo, will be seen in
duet work with a Baltimore GIRL Miss
Julia Melkmop. who is reputed to be
the posessor of rare soprano voice.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
CONDEMNS SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Mayor Gnynor Says We Teach
Children Too Much.

New York, Dec. 6-That the school
system prevailing generally in the large
cities of this country Is a failure was
the statement made to-day by Mayor
Gaynor in an address to the newly ap-
pointed members OF the board of educa-
ton of New York.
I'VE are trying to teach the school
children too much" he said. THE re-
suit Is we do not teach them well. Too
many subjects are taught the children.
Our school children are submerged
they just about have their noses above
water strugglingNto breathe.
1--WE are now bringing boys and girls
out of the common schools who are
taught so much and who think they
know so much that they won't work any
longer with their hands. The girls re-
fuse to do housework. There is a short
age of workers all over the country.
We are teaching things that are unnec-
essary to make good citizens. We are
teaching languages in the schools and
/ would like to meet one child that has
come out OF the school knowing a Ian
guage.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Cha.e,=PoIite Vaudeville.

Mime. Sumiko, the famous and beauti-
ful prima donna soprano of the Imperial
Opera House of Tokyo, Japan, to whose
fame additional luster was lent by the
distinction accorded her by Admiral Togo,
who selected her in preference to all
other women artistes to sing for him at
the farewell reception rendered him by
the Nippon Club at New York in August
last, will be the extraordinary foreign
stellar feature in Chases bill next week.
At the Togo reception Nine. Sumiko was
prevailed upon to sing to the Nelson
OF the East the famous popular ditty,
"AleXanders Ragtime Band, in both
japanese and English, and II completely
captivated the sturdy seafighter, who In
sisted upon several encores. Her list OF
vocal successes will comprise also "Chon
Kena," Cherry Blossoms" in Japanese:
MY Hero" from THE Chocolate Sol
der" in English, and My Sweet Suwa-
nee Sue" also in English. Nine. Sumiko
Is accompanied by two dainty and merry
geisha girls, Haniko-San and Yukiko-San;
several rickshaw runners, household ser
wants, and others, all taking part In the
presentation. The extra added attraction
will be those delightful and talented sing
ing comedians, Stepp. Mehlinger, and
King, of whom 1t suffices to say there will
be new bajnoism, funny repartee, and
tuneful pianologue blended. Lovers of
occult lore and transcendental engmas
will find their craving supplied by the
seeress Of the Sioux, ''LOlo the Mystic"
Joe Jackson and his pantomimic absurdi-
ties will keep laughter at riot pitch. Bud
and Nellie Helm. Americas foremost
Juvenile comedy pair. will be encOred for
their clever songs. jests. and jollity. Joe
and Ernie Van are another laugh-winning
alliance who are msuicaI testers of rare
renown. The flying Wards in aeroplanlc
aerialism and the photoplane daylight
motion pictures of international events of
current interest will conclude the pro-
Rra
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
China's Progress.

From the ISrisvile Courier Journal.
Speaking of progress. twenty years ago
there was no mail service in China, and
there were but four newspapers printed
in native dialects. Now the Chinese have
a mail service, telegraphs, newspapers,
talking machines, ice cream soda, hot
water bags, American cigarettes, mod
ernized army, a tremendous revolution,
and a good sized famine.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Plaza.

At the Plaza to-day and Friday an ex-
elusive showing will be made of the mo-
ton pictures of the International auto
mobile races, recently run at Savannah,
Ga. Every interesting feature of these
recOrd-bteaking races is featured, and
the whole makes a most sensational mo-
tion picture production.
Other interesting dramatic. comic, and
scenic pictures will be shown, making
the programme for each day up to the
high standard set and maintained by the
Plaza.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Virginia.

The Virginia Theater for the balance
OF this week. and next Sunday will con-
tinue to feature the elaborate two-reel
photoplay of Shakespeare pathetic
love story. Romeo and Juliet"
Those who have read the play but
have never seen it will find great in
terest in these motion picture. In ad-
dition, the Virginia will show a fine
bill of dramatic. comic, and scenic views
with special music.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Passport Question.

From the scranton Tribune Republican.
1t is about time that the United States
government began to sit UP and take no.
tice of the Russian treatment of Ameri-
can passports When the official docu-
ment does not inspire more respect than
a last years rain check, the psychology
cal moment for retaliation has arrived.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Premier An.rer. Infanta.

Madrid, Dec 6-Premier Canalejas to-
day replied to the Infanta Eulalia, who
Is now in Paris, that the cabinet has not
adopted any resolution concerning her
new book or concerning herself-the
causes OF the recent dispute between the
fnfanta and King Alfonso. The cabinet
has limited its action to deploring her
attitude toward the head Of the royal
family.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Modest Beaumont.

From the Beaumont Enterprise.
We yield TO no city the distinction Of
having more perfectly decorated auto
mobiles and buggies than were shown
in the two parades. II Is a matter of
which every citizen of Beaumont is
proud. The assertion needs no quail
fications. 1t stands pat that no better
decorated vehicles could be found in
any city in the United States.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
To Prevent sen.ickne.s.

From the Kansas City Journal.
The German engineer, Frahm. has de-
vised a method to prevent, or at least
diminish. the rolling of ships, the main
cause of seasickness. A tank of water
is placed on each side of the ship. They
are connected with pipes, which control
the water in such a way as to hold the
ship practically level, 1t is claimed
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Casino-ToreIIi's Circus.

AS its headliner for next week the
Casino Theater is Offering Torelli's pony
and dog circus, with Bessie, the famous
unridable mule. Bessie is said to have
ideas along this line that are even more
comiCal than those Of Maud.
The Wright trio of sisters will be a
hit with their songs, dances, and char
acter changes. The dancing is a fea-
ture. The three girls are pretty, dress
attractively, and work with ginger from
start to finish. Harry Thriller, the boy
with the chairs. performs all manner of
sensational feats. Frederick and Kirk
wood will appear in a comedy. "A Cow
boys Visit" which will be the laughing
hit of the show. James Fl. LIGHTER, the
baron at the piano, will be a hit, judg-
ing by the fattering reports that have
come from Norfolk ahead of him. New
photoplays will be presented, with a
change on Thursday. AS usual, the anna
teurs will compete for prizes Friday
night.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
THANKS THE HERALD.
Editor The Washington Herald /:

On behalf OF the Washington
Playground Association and the
Boy Scout organization / wish to
thank you for the valuable as
sistance which you rendered
through the columns of your pa
per previous to the football game
December for the beneft of
these two causes. We were. ex-
ceptionally pleased with the way
you handled the matter. and as
sure you that our success was
largely due to the assistance
which your paper gave US. Please
express our appreciation to all
who took any part in our behalf.
A. C. MOSES. Preadsut.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Washington symphony Orchestra.

The Washington Symphony Orchestra.
under the direction of Heinrich Hammer
will present the second concert of their
present season on Tuesday. December Il,
at 4:45 o'clock at the Columbia Theater.
In engaging Ernest Hutcheson as the
sOloist for this performance, Manager J.
Martin Scranage has secured for the
music lovers of this city pianist who Is
recognized the world over as an artist OF
the foremost rank
Mr.. Hutcheson's technique is absolutely
infallible, and his playing is filled with
expression and taste. Mr.. Hutcheson will
introduce to this city the concerto in D
minor. by George F. Boyle. At the re-
hearsal last Sunday morning with the
orchestra, Mr.. HUtchesons superb play
ing showed that the pianist pdosessed the
characteristics which go to make up the
successful musician. The orchestra will
he heard in Liszt's symphonic poem.
''Ce qu'On entend sur la montagne' and
in the overture In the Fall" by Grieg.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Lyceum-"The Girls from Reno"

Quality and quantity have been the
principal factors in the construction OF
The Girls from Reno" the greatest and
latest of musical offerings which will
grace the boards of the Lyceum next
week. A wink to the wise is all that is
needed to explain the merits of this pro-
ductiOn, which is almost double in effer-
vescent hilarity and cOmcal incidents.
The fact that it requires two large
railroad cars to transport the scenic
equipment gives a fair illustration of
the grandeur of The Girls from Reno
companys offering, which consists of
business Is Business" and High Life
in Reno" and Il galaxy of vaudeville
stars. Then the costuming, electrical de-
vices. picturesque grouping. and a diver
tisement of melOdious and fascinating
displays are in keeping with the tone of
the production. The bulk of the comedy
rests with these ever-popplar and clever
merry-makers: Collins and Brown, VIII
and Nell Lavender, Dolly Sweet. Frank
Austin, Florence Barry and Monroe
Lockwood
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
silence Is Golden,

From the Charlotte Observer.
Mr.. Harmon at least has this much
on S,his contemporaries. he has kept his
silence more successfully, and when he
was not silent. he was saying some
thing worth while.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

like. fancy stunts and suggests that the
perfection of the cavalry is to be ac-
quired by the adoption of the diversions
of the idlest rich.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

when We remember that $4,000 of
Christmas money which is being sent
from Washington to foreign lands; we
cannot help grieving to think what a
lot of early shopping It might have done
here
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

The Minnesota man who had $2,565 in
paper money eaten up by mice will here
after share the feminine prejudice
against them.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

Latin is called dead language. but
from the frequency OF It's appearance on
doctors prescriptions, one would sup
rose it was only. a sick one.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

The Department of Commerce and
Labor reports that the consumption of
coal is on the increase. We have noticed
that generally happens as the weather
grows colder.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Guyety-The Big Gaiety Company.

"A Florida Enchantment' in two acts.
by Edward Hanford, will be presented
by the brand-new organization. the
Big Gaiety Company, next week at the
Gayety Theater. The piece contains a
novel plot which deals with two veal
thy sports who sail for Florida in
search OF recreation. While stopping
at a fashionable resort they met
two French ladies, who, on learn
ing that these two gentlemen are
wealthy. induce them to assist them
financially. All goes along merrily un-
til their wives arrive and find their
husbands in company with the gay
young misses. The company includes
sixty people, of whom thirty are beau
tifuI chorus girls.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

A Texas couple have been married on
the top of a twenry-seven-story build
ing. Many people experience a come
down after marriage.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

II is striking coincidence that Phil
sdeiphia is getting pure water. and
reform administration at the same time
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

No sooner is the football season over
than they line up on Capitol Hill for the
good old game Of. politics.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

If so many people really knew months
ago that the McNamaras had confessed
their guilt, they have at least shown a
commendable capacity for keeping a Sc
cTet
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

DR.. Woods Hutchinson says four hours
work a day is enough for any man. He
must believe it proper to let the women
do the work.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

The comet crop has been abundant this
season, but they have been mostly OF
the bob-ta tailed variety
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

If the trusts are ever regulated in all
the ways that dre being proposed they
will be pretty we'll ruled out
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

\ great. quantity of opium has been
discovered in Philadelphia. Perhaps that
accounts for that citys proverbiaI drow-
sineSs.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

The packers cannot complain that the
Supreme Court was dilatory IN deciding
their application for a stay.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

Persia finds it hard to serve two mas
tiers, even though they agree with each
other.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

The government officials appear to have
been keeping tab on the cash register
trust
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

1t is rumored that George Ade will start
newspaper. 1t ought to be a funny
sheet.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
Doing His Best.

Have you forgotten that IS you owe
me?"
by no means. Didn't you see me try
to dodge into that hallway"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

a Chicago doctor says nervousness
brings on indigestion. Also vice versa
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
BETTER START.

BETTER START.
Tempus fugits
Day by day;
Seems 1t always
Acts that way.
Thought Of what you're going to get?
Started out to buy it yet? 9
Time is flying,
AS you know;
1t is ever
On the go.
Bought the presents for your set?
Started Christmas shopping yet?
Time is flying,
We aYow;
Better do your
Shopping now.
Dodge for one year the regret,
Though you've never done so yet.
Uncle PennywIse SaysI
If gotter have a Useful gift, gimme
a ton of coal.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07

1t is hoped they will finish investigat-
ing Senator Lorimer's election before the
expiration of his term.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
The Arcade.

Daily receptions by Mr.. and Mrs.
Mutt" not to forget the irrepresslble
Jeff" are calling crowded houses to the
Arcade Fourteenth street and Park road.
The trio of funmakers will continue to
hold forth daily, between $50 and $50
every evening for the remainder of the
week Mrs. Mutt" is every bit as funny
as her partners. The bowling alleys and
the motion pictures are the same strong
dra wing cards that have made the Ar
cade season an unqualified success thus
far. The ballroom was used last night
by the Belvideres for their dance.
The weekly hop of the Columbia
Heights Dancing Club. to which admis-
sion is by card only, will occupy the floor
tomorrow night. The free morning in
struction in roller skating holds good in
the rink.
Tonight at $40 o'clock, in their music
rooms, at 1927 street northwest, the
music house of Sanders & Stayman Co.
will give their first complimentary
pianola and song recital of the season
1g11-12, with w. Gray Hawley at the
pianola- and William c. Mills, tenor. An
interesting programme has been arrang-
ed, which will include ChamInade's "Au-
tumn," Robyn's Answer ''Nightin-
gale sharp minor. of Lszt; Chopin's
'Impromptu." and Strauss Blue Da-
nube'' waltz.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
There Are Others.

They say one can live we'll on pea
nuts for 10 cents a week"
so I've heard. l expect to try II
after Christmas
The Washington herald., 1911-12-07
WITH POLITICAL PROCESSION

National Committee. Burnam served a
term on the Supreme Court OF the State.
and has kept fairly to the front in the
Republican organization, but has not
asked much at the Washington end. in
spite of his activities in the national
c. 81 nIZation.