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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
A Possible Contingency.

From the Saturday Evening Post
When James B. Reynolds. now a mem
Der of the tariff board, was Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, Senator Root.
then Secretary of State. sent for Rey-
nolds to discuss with him matters con-
corning a trade conference in Paris.
which Reynolds had been selected 10
attend.
by the way. Mr.. Reynolds" said Mr..
Root, you speak French. I assume
"Oh, yes" Reynolds replied. II have
q little French. l can make the walters
and cab drivers understand me-
I'm" said Root. but. Mr.. Reynolds.
suppose there should be no walters and
cab drivers in the conference?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
A TRIBUTE TO DIAZ.
MIR. Roots Speech in the City OF
Mexico Four Years Ago.

MIR. Roots Speech in the City OF
Mexico Four Years Ago.
From the speech Of Secretary Root in the City OF
Mexico. 1907.
1t has seemed to me that of all the
men now living. President Diaz. OF Mex
leo. was best worth seeing. II I were
poet. would write poem; If were
musician. I would compose triumphal
marches If I were a Mexican. / should
feel that the steadfast loyalty OF life
time could not be too much in return for
the blessings that he has brought to my
country. AS 1 am neither poet, musician,
nor Mexican. but only an American who
loves justice and liberty, and hopes to
sec their reign among mankind progress
and strengthen and become perpetual,
look to Porfirio Diaz. the President OF
Mexico, as one of the greatest men to
be held up for the hero-worship Of man.
kind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
LAND TO BE BOUGHT SOON
FOR UNION STATION PLAZA
Remove Unsightly Houses in Delaware Avenue.
Special Committee Meets This Morning.

1t is probable work will be started
within few days on the acquiring of
ground for the Union Station plaza The
committee, consisting of Vice President
Sherman. Representative Joseph G. Can
non. of Illinois. and Elliott Woods, super
intendent of the Capitol will hold a con-
ference this morning and discuss plans
for the early completion of the project.
Congress has appropriated $4,000 to-
ward the parking plans, and it is esti-
mated 1t will cost nearly $4,000, 900 to COM
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
NOTED PLUNGER
MAKES LAST BET
Napoleon of Turf Dies Fol-
lowing Big Losses.

New York, April N-Francis Theodore
Walton, better known as "Plunger'
Walton. died at his home at Revere
Hall. So West Hath street. in his sew
enty-fourth year.
Walton was the first Of the great
plungers and was called the Napoleon
OF the Turf" Heart disease and old
age caused his death.
In 1850 Walton went to England, where
he made some OF his largest winnings.
His coups on single races ranged from
$4,000 to 100000 One day he lost $500
on the first race, and on the very next
race he got back his $500 with $4,000 in
terest' from the bookmakers
In 1900, when Lucky Baldwin's vo-
lante won the American Derby, walton's
winnings were estimated at more than
$4,000.
In 1904, after a disastrous experience
in the hotel business. he made an as
signment, giving his liabilities as $40
900 and his assets as 10000. That was
the beginning Of the end.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Merit System for Diplomats.

The suggestion of Cornelius Wander
bit or John Hays Hammond as the prob
able successor Of Ambassador Hill at
Berlin is probably without official foun-
dation. Ii is interesting. however, as in
dicating that the public mind assumes
that the possession OF independent means
is the dominating influence in the selec-
tIon fOr such a post
What has become Of the application Of
the merit system to the diplomatic corps?
Senator Root. when Secretary of State
put this reform in operation in the con-
sular service with the avowed purpose of
thus establishing a system Of preparation
and promotion which ultimately should
extend to the more important diplomatic
positions. The suggestion received gen.
eral approval, and under the encourage
ment OF the administration several uni
vcrsiticS established courses OF consular
training. in which a special effort was
made 10 attract students by picturing the
ultimate goal OF the, higher positions in
the diplomatic service
Unless there are exigencies in the Ger
man situation which require an excep-
tional appointment. this would seem to be
an occasion for more firmly establishing
the principle Of merit promotion, 1t is
an opportune time for arousing public
interest in our foreign service and at
tracing to its preparatory course in the
lower grades the class OF young men
who are needed. if the expansion of our
foreign interests is to be encouraged.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
GOSSIP OF THE
HOTEL LOBBIES
Natives of North Arkansas.

Travellers along the mountain roads
of Northern Arkansas will meet many
of those who dwell there" said James
V. Allen, of Little Rock. Ark. who is
at the Riggs.
along those highways there is much
freighting and driving of. cattle and
stock. True, the railroads have pierced
the country and taken toll from the
gates and roads. but they have not yet
fully woven the network Of steel rails,
and the mountain roads are much used
1T is along these roads that travellers
get right impressions of the natives.
They are very much at home. They sa-
lutte one with Howdy. stranger? II
they be camping along the way. they
are likely TO call out Light. stranger,
and feed
IF one can play the fiddle one is
yet man of parts in Arkansas. The
natives are a soft-voiced people, and 1t
is a pleasure to hear them talk. They
do not shrill out their orders, their
complaints. their joy. their greetings, as
some folks do. There is musical
cadence even about their profanity re-
freshing and quite charming. Mules are
addressed in such choice words as can
not be written down. but the profanity is
So natural so a part of the people and
scenery that the mules really enjoy II,
and instead of looking back and kicking
back. they placidly flick flies from their
elongated ears and plod along"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
MULE AND OK TEAMS HERE.
Old-tfme Prairie Wagon Attracts
Attention in Washington.

A mule team and an OK team of the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company, OF
ST. Louis, is attracting attention in all
sections of Washington.
The teams, which will be here until
next Friday, arrived IN Washington on
Thursday in charge of Harvey Burgess
and Peter Young. who are taking them
on a tour of the principal cities of the
United States. The oxen are attached
to an old-fashioned prairie schooner and
the mules are hitched 70 a large deliv-
cry wagon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
NEW LINE PLANNED.
Gould Electric May Build Through from Norfolk
to Washington.

that supplies travel and freight accom-
mediation to many parts Of the State
that are now at distance from any OF
the established lines Of steam road.
From Norfolk the road runs west be-
tween the James River and the steam
road to Petersburg, thence north to
Richmond, and on through to Fairfax
Court House. between the lines of the
Washington and Southern and the South
ern Railway.
From Fairfax the road runs directly
into Washington, taking straight
course to the eastward OF Vienna and
Falls Church. The several miles of road
that are already in operation out of
Norfolk are so well patronized that they
demonstrate both the need and the GER
tain success of the entire road
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
ESTATE VALUED AT 100000.
Will of Edwin e. Howell Provides
for Children's Support.

The Will of Edwin E Howell, dated
March p, 1911, was filed for probate yes
terday. The estate is valued at about
100000 Mr.. Howell. who left two chill
dren. died last Sunday and the property
consists almost entirely OF real estate
The will provides that the entire estate
shall be held by Frederic A. Lucas, Ralph
w. Howell, and Edward P. Schwartz IN
trust to pay to the children, Ralph W.
Howell and Annie E Howell, from the
income sum sufficient for their main
tenance and education. The balance OF
the income is to be added to the estate
and invested
At the expiration Of the trust. after
ive years. the children are to divide the
entire estate in equal shares.
The right to occupy for life his farm
in Georgia Is given to two brothers OF
the deceased. The trustees are also named
as executors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

A. G. Plant-Yes: we are afraid
you sre too old TO take up ballet
dancing with success.
Cy Cummings-we think you
should be chairman Of the Com
mittee on Weights and Measures.
0deIl whipple-ws don't think
your idea Of putting engraved por-
traits Of George III and Benedict
Arnold on sale at the ID. A. K
convention hall viii prove remu-
nerative-or safe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
SOME THINGS THAT
COULD NOT HAPPEN

By WALDO HIBBS.
Diaz TO resign
Washington to go dry.
Stod Taylor In oyeralls.
Insurgency in the Socialist party
IN Congress.
Peace and tranquility In the ranks
Of the d. A. r.
Keep Mai. Sylvester from the
coronaeio ceremonies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

plete the work.
superintendent Woods yesterday said
that about 90 per cent OF the bids had
been received, and the delay in getting
the ground in shape was due to the slow
ness of condemnation proceedings.
The parking plans call for a park from
the Union Station to the Capitol Grounds,
which will be two blocks wide. This will
mean the removal of the unsightly houses
in Delaware avenue that have been the
object of much attack since the station
was opened.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

Norfolk, Va, April q. 1t became
known to-day that the real purpose Of
George Jay Gould in acquiring the Nor
folk street railway system was TO con-
struct an electric line TO Washington and
Richmond. 1t is expected that work
will be begun on the new line at an
early date.
The survey for this road has been
progressing for several months. and prac-
tically the entire road has been laid out
In preliminary lines.
The road passes through no fewer than
twelve fertile and thickly populated
counties Of Virginia, following a route
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
MUSINGS OF THE
F STREET CYNIC

Genius has the habit Of roasting
common sense and then borrowing
breakfast money from him.
A soft answer sometimes fails to
turn away wrath, and a severe slap
on the wrist becomes necessary.
II Is hard for a man to find his
bank balance gone without becoming
unbalanced.
There Is always q better reason
for selling a thing than for buy
ing il.
A man who bubbles over with
enthusiasm usually bumps into q
pin.
Calling 4 man a liar over the
'phont is one thing and telling him
to his face is another.
Washington's sports arc In such
= hard way that they even had to
resort to making bets on the d. A.
r. election HENRY EVANS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
AVIATION.

/ heard q most resounding crash
And got up in the night,
] looked out through the window
sash
And thought it was a fight.
There was 4 most astounding din;
I thought, with fiendish glee,
They're scrapping now with Barney
Flynn
Gee! How I'd like to see.
Just then light flashed 'cross the
shy
A noaring noise heard.
And then an Object caught my eye
Most Ike . mighty bird.
Il was an airship on q bust:
30. drawing In my head.
swore I would no airplane trust,
And tumbled into bed.
CHARLES ALLAN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
BOX OFFICE THOUGHTS.
By OLLIE METZEROTT.

. The only way to arrange theater
seats so that every one in the audi
ence will be satisfied is to have
but one seat
From what I see Of human kind
imagine that heaven must be play
ing to poor business and his satanic
majesty displaying the 8. X. o.
sign.
The tired business man" Is too
tired to go to play that makes
him think, 50 he goes to musical
show and then stays up half the
night in a restaurant
A ticket sellers epitaph should
read: This is the best I have"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Champ Clark. Illustration.

From the Pittsburg Gazette Times
Champ Clark, at a dinner in Washing
ton, pleaded Indulgence for somewhat
rambling speaker.
Hell arrive said the Democratic
leader, IF you'll give him time. He Is
like DR.. Thirdly.
Z DR.. Thirdly was dividing up his SER
mon into its appropriate heads one Sun
day morning when a member of the con.
gregation shouted irascibly:
Meat, man! Give us meatr
Well said DIR. Thirdly, promptly,
hold on then tn I'm done CARVING"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Simple Enough.

They say that poetry is very difficult
to define"
Nonsense, Poetry is what the maya
zines use TO fill in between prose articles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
ANGRY HUSBAND WHIPS
COUNT DE BEAUFORT

Chicago. April "A battle royal in the
darkness on one of Woodlands prin-
cipal streets at o'clock this morning
brought to light one more chapter in the
troubled career of Count Won Mourik
de Beaufort, husband of Irma Kilgallen.
from whom he became separated follow
ing a curious accident to the young
woman in her home.
The result of the battle in the dark was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
STRYCHNINE KILLS TWO.
Attempt Made to Exterminate En-
tire Family,

Chicago. April 1.-Two members OF a
family were found dead and two were
unconscious in the house at 2Tos Sacra-
mento avenue this afternoon. The police
believe an attempt had been made to
cxterminate the entire family by strych-
nine
The two found dead were Mrs. An
drew Dziurgot and her thirteen-month-
old baby. whose bodies were found side
by side in a bed. In another room were
found the husband, Andrew Dziurgot,
and a four-year-old son.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
One Theory.

why are so many marriages I'M
happy"
because We use no judgment" an
sYered the caustic citizen. For instance.
4 young man marries a girl because she
swirns beautifully and then houses her in
a fiat instead of a glass tank"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
TOWN TID-BITS.
By MAYO DUDLEY.

Billy Hart's presence Is missed
since he ceased doing as he pleases
Billy Corcoran Is still in our
midst between the hours Of and Z.
Con. Miller has been offered tho
position Of umpire in the SWAMI
poodle League.
Charlie Levin blossomed out this
week in a beautiful new vest cfea-
ton, fresh from the factory in
Utica.
Tom Brown has decided to start
an information bureau He will also
give expert opinions on original
poetry Of all kinds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

the arrest Of the count and his opponent,
Allen McCulloch, jr., the nineteen-year-
old son Of Allen McCulloch, a wealthy
banker
They met in front Of the home Of Mrs.
George Dahlman. mother of McCulloch's
young wife, from whom he had been
separated, and who has filed a suit for
divorce against him. The young man had
trailed de Beaufort to the house and
waited there until 2 a. m.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

Washington and vicinity-fair to-
day. with possibly showers during
the morning and evening. Tempera-
ture, very mean. Tomorrow warmer.
In morning and probsbly snow In
afternoon. WILLIS MOORE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Might Help Some.

Yes; I have just dCnc Europe"
Can you give me a list of hotels to go
tor
NO; the best can do is to give you
list of hotels to keep away from"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
The Romance.

My little girl is ramed Evangeline.
My wife picked out the name"
Your wife is evidently romantic"
That's 1t. One time she was at the
race track and had a dollar on a plug
called Evangelne and it Won"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Change of POafa.

With the closing of the Riggs House.
on June /. Charles H. Lambert. the
genial and courteous clerk Of that
hosiery for the last twenty-five years.
will become associated in a like capacity
with the Hotel Cochran. at Fourteenth
and X streets. Charles c. Leavens. who
has been cashier at the Riggs for twelve
years, also will go to the Cochran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
All Been Used.

'Plunkville's exposition scheme is on
Why"
I'VE couldn't think of no new name fer
a midway
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
URELL,ss BODY ON WAY.
Prepared In Ireland for Burial In
Arlington Cemetery.

Arlington Cemetery.
The Gen. Urell Memorial Association
yesterday received word that the body
of Gen Michael Emmett Urell, which
was buried at Nenaugh. Ireland. last
September. was exhumed and would be
taken on the steamer Baltic, sailing to-
day, for burial In Arlington Cemetery.
The executive committee is holding
weekly meetings to complete arrange
ments for the funeral services. which
probably will take place from St Pat
rick's Church May 10.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Many Marvels.

Spring is a marvellous time,
A time to smile.
The skies no longer pout,
No snowdrifts lie about.
Even the sun comes out
Once IN a while.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

a new member of Congress who
wished to perfect himself in parliament
tary procedure and did not attend the
D. a. r. congress missed his oppor-
tunity
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
NEVER ENOUGH.

II. shannon-wonder II I'm max
ing enough money 10 marry on
One Who knows-I don't know
how much you are making. but you
are not.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
His Flannela,

The King of France. like lots of other
men, he took EN- off and put 'em on
again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

The dollar saved to-day viii buy
to-morrow's grand stand seat at
the game.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Might Spare More.

From the Cleveland Leader.
The Persian Parliament has voted to
engage five American financial advisers.
America has at least five whom 1t could
gladly spare.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

Until the cost Of aeroplanes is re-
duced. flying will continue to be limited
to high flyers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Hiccoush. Brin. $1,000.

New York. April d : Because she
proved that she suffers from hiccoughs
from a trolley car accident, Mrs Sarah
Cohen recovered $500 damages from the
Jersey City Street Car Company.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
CHEVY CHASE NOTES.

John L. Weaver has bought a new
lawn mower.
W. J. McNally has imported some
Irish shamrocks for his frUnt lawn.
Ashby Leaveil will spend the sum
mer in his new house.
E. s. Newman thinks that the
suburbs of Chevy Chase are delight
full.
william 7. S. Curtis is planning
his spring campaign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

The drowning of ten men in a sub
marine stirs the entire nation. while the
building of death-dealing fighting ma
chimes excites no comment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

When you feel blue about your
finances remember that there are
lots Of people struggling along con-
tentedly on $1,000 a year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
All World to Meet.

One Of the most remarkable congresses
ever held in London is to take place this
year soon after the coronation. according
to Arthur George Shelton. of London.
who is at the Arlington.
1T Is to be a meeting Of East and
West, and will be known as the First
Universal Races Congress. II was origi-
mated as far back as 1906 by DR.. Felix
Adler. professor OF social ethics at Co
lumbia University. The object OF the
congress is to discuss in the light Of
modern knowledge and the modern con-
science the general relations existing be-
tween the peoples OF the West and those
OF the East-between the white and the
colored peoples-with a view of encour-
aging between them a fuller understand
ing. the most friendly feelings. and a
hearticr cooperation. political questions
being subordnated TO this comprehensive
end"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

From the Chicago Journal.
Will Uncle Joe Cannon now rise up
and protest against the tyranny OF the
Speaker?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
FISHING.

FISHING.
A reel, a creel.
A rod and line;
A hook, a brook,
A day that's fine.
A bunch of lunch,
A harmless flask.
What more, Lenore,
Could mortal ask?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

The order Of the day with some people
seems to be to order three square meals
a dav
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

In beginning 10 ecunomize cut
down first on the wife's and chill
dren's clothing bills, then go on
through the household expenses. and
if driven TO desperation smoke less
expensive cigars.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

Fashion, like history, repeats itself
for there is nothing new about the
harem skirt.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

When you are tempted to spend q
nickel on a glass Of soda water
that you don't really want, think a
minute. and then go and buy some
thing else.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

Quite a sum can be saved by buy
ing only the l-cent papers.
Thanks Editor.)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
ADVICE TO SAVERS.
By GEORGE o'DONNELL

Remember that Rockefeller pu
away s. Of every dollar he earned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22

The best investment for your saw
ings is in some gilt-edged security
that pays Z per cent dividends.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-22
Welded for
the Uplih.
EVERY SATURDAY.

Our Motto: If you see it in The Big
Stick. it ism I necessarily so.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-04-27

marks the grave. Of the late j. W.
Cormack, erected at the expense of
his daughter. :... .7> 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Campbell and
little daughter reached here last Fri
day after an all winters sojourn in
California. They are looking we'll
and enjoying excellent health. Mrs.
Campbell says Minnesota is good
enough for her, and We opine Frank
is of the same opinion. Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell's many friends are glad to
welcome them back home again.
Work on the railroad is progress
ing as fast as possible under the cir
cumstances. We understand the engi-
neers are engaged in running new
line east of Lake Fremont, in the
town of Livonia, in order to avoid a
bad place in the woods south of there
Just where the road will enter the vii
lage has not been definitely deter
mined yet but the general impression
seems to be that the river bank route
will be chosen.