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The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
The Disaster in France.

The sympathy of the United States
will be universally extended to the
French people in connection with the
terrible disaster which occurred yester-
day at Toulon, when a splendid battle
ship was destroyed by fire and explo-
sion, resulting in the loss of several
hundred lives.
While the full story of the tragedy
may never be known, enough has been
told by NJ. Delcasse, the minister OF
marine, to indicate remarkable ignorance
and indifference upon the part of the
head of the French navy and the sub
ordinate officers NJ Delcasse, in his in
terview yesterday with the representa-
tives of the French press, stated that
he knew that the powder magazines
were kept at moderate temperature, u
because, in a report received from the
commanding admiral at Toulon, the lat
ter stated that while the heat in his
cabin reached IoI degrees, the temper
to So degrees" 1t would seem as if
the admiral should have speedily caused
this excessive temperature to be re-
duced by refrigeration, as is the prac-
tice in the American navy, or, if he
did not have sufficient appreciation of
the danger, the officials in the depart
ment should have promptly invited his
attention to the matter.
This accident, following so closely
upon numerous others, and many of
them serious, leads to the inevitable con-
clusion that rigid discipline and the Wig
lance which is the price of safety are
lacking in the French navy. More than
this, it becomes a question whether the
navy of France actually presents the
strength which was apparently presented
by the recent review. 1t may number
many vessels, but if there is not dis
cipline and experience among the men,
the ships will count for naught. France
may not, after all, be prepared to face
a powerful enemy at sea.
The dead cannot be brought back to
life, nor can the usefulness of the mag
nihcent ship, which is now a charred
and misshapen wreck, be restored. Let
Us hope, however, that the disaster will
carry with it lesson which will inure
TO the Improvement of the French navy,
and that out of the shadow of death
there may be evolved greater safety in
he future.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
The More the Merrier.

JudSon Harmon is making speeches
Woodrow Wilson is writing letters and
working like beaver, and now Champ
Clark formally SHES his castor into the
ring. He announced yesterday that he
would be a candidate for the Democratic
Presidential nomination.
Harmon stands for the conservative
wing of the party Wilson is a pro-
gressive, indorsing the referendum and
the initiative and recall. and attacking
the money trust. Clark is under the
wing of Hearst and Bryan, and hopes
to emerge with the coveted prize when
it has been shown in the convention that
neither Harmon nor Wilson can get the
requisite votes.
1t is going to be a pretty fight for the
nomination. Back of it all is the feel
ing that next year whoever is nomi-
mated by the Democrats will become
President of the United States. The
sunshine of hope has swept away the
clouds of despair which so long have
hung over the Democratic party.
Well, as to candidates. the more the
merrier. And may the best man win!
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
Political Housecleaning.

In sending out sample ballots to reg
istered voters in Newark and other New
Jersey towns, the authorities have been
surprised TO find thousands of the en-
velopes returned to the post-ofice. In
Newark alone, it is shown that no less
than 1900 names are fraudulently on
the registration lists. The names of the
persons are unknown, and the alleged
residences are vacant lots or actually
nonexistent localities.
In Baltimore serious political frauds
are alleged in the report submitted by
the grand jury. In one precinct alone
a large number of witnesses testified that
they had cast their ballots for certain
candidates, whereas the returns made bv
the judges of election did not credit
the candidates with any votes at all.
The fact that this state of affairs oc-
CURED in one precinct has led to a gen.
eral demand for a wholesale investiga-
tion, and a revelation of political dis
honesty is expected.
In all cases of this character the au-
thorlties should not fail in the discharge
of an imperative duty. No greater
blight can fall upon a community than
the suspicion of fraudulent voting. or
the improper manipulation of the ballot
box. Newark and Baltimore have some
political housecleaning upon their hands,
and the work should be done with thor
oughness and dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
Mr.. Taft and the Courts.

President Taft's speech in St. Louis,
wherein he asserted that the impeach-
ment of a few judges would be a very
healthful thing in these times, has nat
urally attracted widespread attention.
Following so closely upon his veto of the
provision in the Arizona constitution
which proposed recall of the judges,
It is almost inexplicabIe.
Perhaps Mr.. Taft has learned in his
trip through the West that the public
IS becoming more independent and criti-
cal in its attitude toward the courts.
This is an iconoclastic age. We attack
without apology the traditions of the
past and inquire with almost callous
mind into the claims of everything which
demands our reverence Hitherto, as a
people, we have been remarkable in the
degree of sacredness with which we have
regarded the judiciary. We have placed
our courts upon a high pedestal, and if
a judge occasionally showed that he
was humanity failible, we have minimized
the occurrence and regarded it more in
sorrow than in anger 1t is evident,
however, that this sentiment is changing
The critical spirit is directed against the
courts, and the elevation upon which
they have rested is being lowered to the
common plane
Himself a lawyer and judge, it was
not strange that Mr.. Taft should hold
both the law and the judiciary in high
esteem. Now, however, he finds fault
with the machinery which effects judicial
impeachment, upon the ground that it is
too slow and cumbersome. It is true
that he is not explicit as to the remedy.
He contents himself with saying that if
Ii were easier to impeach Judge, there
would not be such widespread demand
for the recall. This indicates that he
appreciates the current dissatisfaction
and would seek to check it. Whether
his plan would cause better conditions
is, of course, another question. And,
after all, what is the difference between.
Impeachment made easy and removal
made possible by recall? 1t is only
matter of degree.
Let US, however, move slowly in any
step which may lessen regard for our.
courts. Judges are. of course, human
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
THE GAYETY.
The Star and Garter show"

'"The Star and Garter Show"
With a great array OF talent, the Star
and Garter company presented a musical
farce in two acts and a number OF scenes
entitled The Flirting Widow" This is
a real treat for the patrons Of the Gay
ETY., and the burlesque opera entitled
The King Is in the Bathtub," Is worth
the price OF admission.
It has been many a day since We have
had the good luck to see such clever
delineator Of a son of the "Ould Sod" as
Jack Conway. H. L. Mason was also
good as Heinrich Shultz, and these two
comedians make the show a grand sue
cess. In George Belts, the burlesque
stage has found a tenor that is far above
the ordinary. His songs were sung with
great effect. OF course, Fannie Vedder
needs no introduction here. Eloise Mat
thews makes a stunning widow. COrrine
Lehr sang several songs, her best being
Goodnight, Mr.. Moon" which she sang
with Belts. Others in the cast were Mil
dred Darlington, James Collins, and Har-
~ McDermott.
This show is, as played last evening,
one Of the best seen here for some time.
The comedy is OF the highest class and
the songs catchy. word for the chorus
this bunch, mainly the broilers, are full
of ginger, and when they work they put
life into the show and in their many
changes form a bright array Of color and
good looks.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
LAST NIGHT At THE PLAYHOUSES
THE CASINO.
Vaudeville.


The Casino will hunt around a Ions
time before it will get a drawing card to
eclipse Harden. Holding him over a
second week in a popular-priced vaude-
Vile theater might be regarded as TAX
ing chances, but the new management at
the F street playhouse evidently knew
what It was doing when IT spent money
and offered all kinds OF inducements to
retain the king OF handouts. Yesterday
afternoon the house was sold out and
last night at both shows there was COM
plete capacity, while hundreds were
turned away. unable to get inside.
Harden sprang a number OF surprises
at the matinee and at the first show at
night he furnished another genuine SEN
sation. Three sailors from the battle
ship louisiana, in the city on furlough,
challenged him to release himself from
chair into which they should rope and
tie him in true sailor style. He accepted
and last night he performed the feat.
making his escape in just eighteen min
utes
The rest OF the bill Is even above the
Casino standard. Dan DAILY, tr., son OF
the eminent comedian, Dan Daily. IS sup
ported by a clever company Of seven
people in a corkIng good farcical sketch,
The Missing Miss" II there were ever
complications in a vaudeville act they
are to be found in THE Missing Miss"
The individual artistic hit Of the bill
was scored by pretty Kitty Vincent, pos
SCISSOR OF the finest double voice on the
American stage. Her work Is artistic,
magnetizing. pretty, and dainty.
MacAvoy and Sterling have a good
comedy singing and talking creation and
Poole and Lane do an unusually difficult
and dangerous sharpshooting number.
The Casino put on reserved seats last
night IN order to accommodate the vast
number Of people who have been turned
away during Hardeen's first weeks en-
RaRement
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
= Yearly Tax Assessments.

Eventually Congress will realize the
wisdom of enacting law repeating the
triennial assessment of real estate and
substituting an annual valuation.
The change will come not only be-
cause the Commissioners and the asses
sor will persistently recommend it, but
because the absurdity of the present sys-
tenn is apparent In rapidly develop
ing city like Washington values change
in few months. Property that to-day
is pasture land will in less than/a year
be populous subdivision, while the resi-
dence section of to-day becomes within
a short period the center of business.
On the other hand, a movement away
from a certain locality will materially
decrease the value of property. Under
the present arrangement, there is no
way promptly to equalize these differ
ences. The figures upon the assessment
books remain unchanged for period of
three years.
There is no reason why an annual
assessment should add to the cost of ad-
ministration; but, even if the expense
should be slightly increased, the benefits
to be derived would more than offset
this higher cost 1t is to be hoped that
the Commissioners, who are plentifully
supplied with arguments to prove the
advantage of the change, will continue
to persist in their efforts to secure the
necessary action upon the part of Con-
gress.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
THE MAJESTIC.
"The Two Orphans"

The Two Orphans" which was pre-
sented at the Majestic Theater last night
ry the Holden Players, belongs to the
French romantic school, and as an ex-
ample of that type has stood the test Of
repetition without diminution OF interest.
II abounds in thrilling actions and cpl
dramatically expressed sentiments. In
fact II consists of numerous acts, with
n climax at the end Of each, making, by
their connection, a complete dramatic
story. Years ago Kate Claxton attained
the maximum Of her reputation by her
portrayal of Louise, the blind girl. in
this play. In conjunction with The
Celebrated Case" it marked the zenith
these two were probably the most note
worthy examples.
For a stock company its production
presents considerable difficulty, arising
chiefly from the fact that an unusually
long list of characters are introduced, yet
the Holden Players gave a creditaole
performance, which improved as the pay
went on. Mr.. H. G. keenan, appeared as
the hero, Chevalier de Vaudrey. and aug
mented the favorable impression which
he has created upon previous appear
ances, while the equally as interesting
role Of Pierre. the lame scissors-grinder,
was assumed by Carroll Barrymore, with
success.
Miss Gertrude Nudge appeared as
Countess de Linieres and Mother Fro
chard, besides having the direction OF
the entire performances. Others who fur
nished good work were L. s. Mckee, as
MARQUIS de Presler and jacques Fro
chard; H. N. Holden, as Count de Lin
ieres; George Edward. as Picard, and a
long list OF minor roles. As whole. this
type OF play has a decidedly healthy
tone. and although In this age some Of
the doings seem rnock-heroic, yet. consid-
ering the time and place Of action, they
taInly more poetic In their aspect than
the thrills Of modern East side meip-
drama.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
NEW LYCEUM.
..The Morning After.n

An suspicious week was begun yesier-
day at the New Lyceum, when the Ken
lucky Bellies Company orened in a ''mu-
sical landslide in two slips" entitled
The Morning After" With Frank J.
Heaney and Lloyd F. Murphy furnishing
the fun and a well-baianced chorus Of
girls from the land OF Geek. together
with bright and catchy music, the
performance goes with dash pleasing to
the audience.
The Elm City Quartet-Beyer, Smith,
Murphy. and Heaney, the boys from
harmony halr'-give pleasing entertain
ment between acts one and two, and
their contributions call forth numerous
encores. A special feature Of the per-
formance Is La Belle Helene and COM
pany, who present Partisan pantomime
entitled THE Devils Bride" Charles e.
Relyea presents q strong Mephisto. while
Lloyd Murphy as Faust and La Belle
Helene as the bride win liberal applause.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
BY A. w. MACY.
WHY NEW YORK is NOT A

= WHY NEW YORK IS NOT A
DUTCH CITY.
In 1913 Samuel Argall. captain
of a small armed English vessel,
sailed up the coast of Maine,
ostensibly to protect the English
fishermen, but in reality to de-
stroy such French colonies as
he might find up and down the
coast. He attended to his bust
ness. burning and pillaging sew
eral French settlements. On his
way back. by way of variety,
he descended on the Dutch trad
ers on Manhattan Island, de-
troyed many OF their huts. and
compelled them to acknowledge
the sovereignty of England. This
trip of the savage old captain
resulted in confining the French
settlements to the St. Lawrence,
subjugating the Dutch. and leav-
ing a clear field TO the English.
Had it not been for this expe-
ditiOn. New York might to-day
be a Dutch city-possibly.
Copyright 1871. by Joseph b. Dowleal
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

do what good canthe other shocking
but have settled plan, take it in talking I'm al
f. ways telling what I'd do if l had heaps of
DOING GOOD money; I'd go among the poor and strew
lot of bread and honey I'd stand upon the
market place. and do lot of spean and shines upon
face until beacon And people hear paude without
sign of mocng; they too anxious be good and take
1t out in talking And humble homes around stand where all
ing people langush and might lend helping hand and
all kinds of anguish And there sprngads gone atra for
whom might do service by showing them the better waybut
such things make And there hopeless around
and phantoms by sailing and in the night hear the sound
of weary waing Around in the mis and fogs
and visions shocking stand before synagogues and
help the world by talking.
tcqsrias IN b. osrus Matthew Ad.u.l WALT MASON
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
>SUhat He Wa. PrasticinE.

From Epplaeott's Magazine. .4t
When a leading citizen of a New
Hampshire town returned thither after
a prolonged .sojourn abroad, he, made
a toursof the place to find out how an
his old friends were getting along.
At one establishment he found youth.
father was still paying his Office rent.
'Practicing law now. Jim?" asked
the returned one genially.'
mo. sir" replied the youth frank
ly; II appear TO be, but am really
practicing economy.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26

beings, liable to err, more or less Sub
ject to prejudice, and, as the years go
by, inclined to exercise arbitrarily the
power which they, enjoy. At the same
time, the foundation of this government
is respect for the law, and if this shall
be undermined, it will be difficult to re-,
cover from the disastrous effects.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
CHASE'S.
Polite Vaudeville.

Supported by a distinguished cast Of
metropolitan players, Amelia Bingham,
dramatic star OF the first rank and
vaudeville's most welcome recruit, fea-
lures bill of stellar offerings at Chase's S
this week. Her engagement in Wash
ington speaks we'll for the management
OF the popular playhouse.
Miss Bingham has arranged a famous
stage review, which includes the crucial
scenes from several Of her greatest sue
cesses. notably The Climbers" Madame
Sans Gene the Modern Lady Godiva,"
School for Husbands" and La Tosca." L"
She portrays the leading roles as she
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
DISTR|CTATTORNEY
To INVESTIGATE
REV" "'HUNNtCUTT

The case of G. J. S. Hunnicutt, "the
marrying parson," is now in the hands
of United States District Attorney Clar
ence Wilson, who, yesterday afternoon,
promised a committee of the Pastors
Federation of this city, consisting of
Rev. w. l. McKenney, of Wesley NJ. E.
Church, and Rev. DR. Pate, of Dunbar
ton Avenue NJ. f. Church, that he will
at once institute a searching investiga-
ton into the method by which Hunnicutt
secured a permit from the District Su-
preme Court which authorizes him to
perform marriages
The district attorney was assured BY
tff committee that Hunnicutt is not a
duly ordained minister of the Gospel,
and that he secured the permit under
pretenses not in keeping with legal re-
quirements
CONFERS WITH CLABAUGH.
Before consulting with the District at
torney the committee had conference
with Chief Justice Clabaugh, of the Dis
trict Supreme Court. to whom they sub
mitted the resolutions passed at the pas
tors meeting earlier in the day The
chief no
would do everything in his power TO
comply with the wishes expressed in the
resolutions. He said hC was i'm absolute
accord with the movement. and suggested
to the committee to see the district at
torney and lay the matter before him
Another measure proposed to bring
about a reform is bill which is to lie
prepared at once by committee OF nine
members Of the Federation, pointing out
the abuses and suggesting remedial meas
ures. The bill is TO he submitted to Con-
gress at this coming session. This COM
mttee which will investigate the laws
governing licensing of Clergymen. con-
sists of Rev S II. Woodrow. of First
COngreg ltiOnal Church. chairman: Rev
W. I. McKenney. of Wesley NJ E
Church.; Rev. c. A. Miller. Rev p. r.
HiCkok. Rev. F. J. Prettyman. Rev. john
f. Briggs, Rev. {. p. Whitley, Rev
William L. De Vries. and Rev John NJ
Schick.
Aimed Mt Hunnicutt.
Nearly 100 Protestant clergymen Of the
Pastors Federation OF Washington met
yesterday at the Y. NJ. c. A and
unanimously declared war on all persons
posing as clergymen who solicit mar
riage fees through "cappers." Hunni-
cutt WIS the particular alleged offender
named and his case was brought before
the meeting in detail by Rev w. 1. Nc
Kenney.
The resolutions. introduced by the Rev
w. l. McKeaney, were vigorously debated
by many pastors for on hour.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
THE PLAZA.
Motion Pictures.

To-day the Plaza Theater win show for
the first time a beautiful production Of
'Lochinvar." story Of the times when
knights rode about in armor. Another
frst-time-shown picture win be Lucky
Bob" a great western picture with sem
sational lassoing and riding scenes. Leon
ard Chick sings new songs beautifully
illustrated. on wednesday The Cook
Of the Ranch and For His Sake viii
be shown for the first time.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
THANKS TO THE HERALD.
Editor The Washington Herald:

Editor The Washington Herald:
By way of showing my appre-
citation, 1 have Just ordered 100
copies of The Washington Her
aid of to-day containing the
front page editorial entitled.
why Washington Is Always a
Prosperous, Progressive City"
1t is an argument tersely and
forcibly presented, and reflects
what Is bound to be the senti-
ment of the business interests of
the United States. The senti-
ment which this editorial ex-
presses will unquestionably at
tract the attention of capitalists
to the certain value OF invest
ments in Washington.
JAMES F. ]. ARCHIBALD.
Washington, September 25.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
sUMrER WANpERINes.


I had a good time at the beach;
They set a splendid table.
And Ethel was a perfect peach,
Z Or was It Mabel? ...
I liked the mountains. I confess, -
For there I met fairy
Whose name was Genevieys, guess,
Or maybe Carrie. .
I found the lakeside fine. indeed.
: One maiden coy and clever
Named May or Fay declared that she'd
Be true forever.
And for the farm I have a place -
Deep down In my affections.
also have of Ruth or. Grace
Fond recollections.@
= Uncle Pennywise SRYsI
If you want to make a barrel OF money,
spend small keg in advertising.
Not Impressed.
Dad. my coming-out gown will cost
an even hundred"
Il once knew a girl who made her own
gown, at a cost Of s., and thus won a
husband"
u don't want a &2 husband"
Sure Thing.
What a poor young man needs is q
thrifty, economical wife"
You talk like an animated home jour-
nal. What a poor young man really
needs is a rich. liberal wife,
Very Seldom.
Some yawp about a soulful mate;
She may be long on looks.
But some of the observers state
She very seldom cooks.
A Mean Trick.
why have the dukes ardent affec-
tions suddenly grown cool?"
Il think father gave him a $50 note,
and bought him off,
The Professor Explains.
Professor. ! don't think my son is
making very much progress at college.
Is he fond of fgures?"
We'll. last winter he attended all the
musical shows"
Going Some.
That boy of mine is quite a mechanic"
How now?
He took a clock apart and got enough
pieces to construct an automobile"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
Chauffeur Is Locked Up.

Edward Jones, twenty-seven years old,
chauffeur for Frank H. Walker. is
locked up at the Third precinct station
on a charge or taking the automobile of
his employer without his consent
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
Grnnt,a Pnmnadnnr.

Frnm the PittsbmE chronicle-Telegnph.
On the counterfeit dollar bill which Is
afioat. Grant is depicted with a pompa-
dour and Lincoln with an incIpient
wink. Who can be the guilty car
toonIstl
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
ABOUT WASHINGTON.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
1t may be true that washington is
the great headquarters for those who
toll not, and neither do they spin" The
yarns and the spinning of them are
saved for the constituents back home.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
From Success Magazine,

from success Magazine.
In bachelor apartment house in
Washington, a Japanese valet to an army
officer taKes4 his instructions from an
Irishman. -, =
Pardon" he said one-norning, what
to do now? My master told me to wake
him at s, but he did not go to bed tn g."
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
FrUm the Milwnnkee sentinel.

The Baltimore newspaper which asks
What is Wall street?" need not go far
20 find the answer. Anybody connected
with official life in Washington can tell
it what Wall street is.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26
Going Some.

That boy of mine is quite a mechanic 81
How now?''
He took a clock apart and got enough
pieces to construct an automobile"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26

Professor, ! don't think my son is
making very much progress at college.
Is he fond of figures?"
well. last winter he attended all the
musical shows"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-26

If you want to make a barrel OF money,
spend a small keg in advertising
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-10-13

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