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The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
CONGREssMEN AS DIRECTORS.
Many HOnOrables on The Board OF
PrOft-SharinG Coal Company.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
New York, Dec 22.-Bankers have been
receiving queries recently from corre-
spondents in London as to the standing
of the National Bituminous Coal and
Coke Company, concern with $1,000, 900
capital, which is now offering $1,OOO, 600 of
its first mortgage twenty-year per cent
bonds for public speculation in London.
A peculiar attribute of the bonds is
that the prospectus makes a prominent
point of the ''profit-sharing'' features of
the issue. This feature. however, is not
what has interested the street in the
promotion. A glance at the directorate
showed it fairly peppered with honor
ables," these being the handles prefixed
tC the names of members of the House
Of Representatives. One of these is de-
scribed as the Hon. John H. Rothermel
member of the House of Representa- tives; +;
chairman Committee Commerce and La
Dor. and member Committee OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, Washington, d. c.
The two others are the Hon. James r
McDermott'' and the Hon. Curtis H
Gregg" who are simply put down as
members of the House of Representa-
tiVes, Washington, d. c."
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Mr.. Shuster and Persia.

Confronted with Russia's threat tC
Tinyadc Persia with an army, the hapless
Persian government has been compelled
TO dismiss Mr.. Shuster and yield to the
demands of Russia for an apology and
all indemnity.
Mr.. Shuster's enforced retirement is
no discredit to him. He entered with
energy and fidelity upon the work OF
rehabilitating Pcrsias finances, and his
integrity and efficiency have not been
questioned. In fact, he did his work too
well. II he had been less honest and
less capable. Russia would have tolcr-
ated his presence. As it is, he gave
evidence of a determination to place
Persia upon d stable foundation, and
this aroused Russia's opposition. 1t is
not the purpose of the Gar to let Per
sia stand erect among the lesser gov
ernments.
Russia, domineering and powerful,
proposes to reduce Persia to the con-
dition of va>salate Mr.. Shuster, an
able, honest and faithful official, has
been fclled by the blow of the Bear that
Walks like a Man. He has won, how
ever. the commentator and the admira-
ton of the civilized world by his fear
less fight.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

made to Kamerun territory could have
been easily obtained from France in a
Morocco settlement. More than that, in
deed, in the Congo, compensations could
have been obtained by quiet negotiations.
But when France realized the effect
which had been produced by the with
drawal Of French capital from Germany,
she stifrened in her resistance.
1 doubt whether, II reasonably treated.
Great Britain or France will prove re-
calcItrant in regard to Germany finding
an outlet for her energies in the near
East. And If it is Hungary, or the
strength of Turkey, that stands in the
way, neither Britain nor France could be
held to blame.
While no one would care to encourage
unfair aggression on MOhammedan
states, especially In the light of the re-
cent Italian robber attack upon TripOli.
it remains very doubtful whether 1900
600 of Turks will be able to create and
properly govern a revived Byzantine en-
pire. Turkey will ultimately be COM
PEELED to turn upon some great European
power for advice, for capital, and for the
loan of experienced officials.
The way I figure it out is that, pro-
vided Arabia and the Persian Gulf are
to remain exempt from any form OF Ger
man Intervention. that great European
power might, by Germany, aided by Aus
tria, which latter nation it needs to COM
plete all-rail route to Asia Minor. Neither
Russia, France, nor England would mill
tate against such expansion and control.
Russia already has such an enormous
share of the worlds area that, in COM
mon fairness. she cannot expect any
more concessions from the other powers,
provided her railway communication with
the Persian Gulf t8 assured. The same
applies to England in respect to the
open Suez Canal and the East Indian
water route, and both of these nations
agreeing, what else can Isolated France
do but acquiesce? FLANEUR.
lCopyright 1911. BY Court Gossip syndicateJ
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: fyou see it in The Big
S6cL. it isn't necessarily so.
MERRY XMAS!
Together with The Big Sticks
Budget of Yuletide In
formation.

Twas the night before Christmas,
Aud all through the house
Tum tumty tum ii tum
TUm tum--
We forget, but no matter; the
Day Of Expectation has arrived.
The geelorious. spIendiferous. alto
be remembered Day before Christ
mas. with the customary number Of
persons who haven't done their
Christmas shopping and the CHS
tomary number Of persons who have
done the wrong kind Of shopping, is
here.
A. Lisner and S. W. Woodward
did their Christmas SHOPPING neatly
and early. Both Of them bought
their Christmas goods last sum-
mer.
And there's Judge Kimball. We
came near forgetting him. He will
play Santa Claus at the Y. NJ.
c. A. without the aid Of artificial
scenery other than a rcd hat and
coat. His whiskers-but, no; we
won't he obvious.
Maybe John Henry Small will
make the Chamber Of Commerce
a present of the Board Of Trade,
and then again maybe he will not.
In Official Washington, COmmis-
sioner Rudolph is going to have
a real old Irish holiday. while
Commissioner Johnston is going to
try to cheer up for the nonce and
forget the duties Of Office. He and
Doc TindalI viii comfort each
other. Howbeit-
This is the day. as has been
stated, of keenest anticipation and
careful cooking.
And let us have at that turkey.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Fear for the War Horse.

The statement sometimes appears that
the mechanical road vehicle and other
means of transportation have not made
any perceptible inroads upon the prov
.iRce of the horse. 1t is said that the
porse is as valuable and as neces-
bary in the modern world as in former
days, and that no matter how far aheld
mechanical devices may go in doing the
work of the world, there will still be
room for the horse.
: Without seeking to controvert this
statement, the earnest plea entered by
Gen. Leonard Wood IN favor of efforts
by the government to preserve the war
horse stock of the country is siguif-
cant Gen Wood says the thorough
bred riding horse is fast disappearing
from the United States. He attributes
it TO the attitude taken by most Of the
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
January Payments.

Tables are published by the New York
Journal of Commerce and Commercial
Bulletin showing that the January divi-
dend payments will reach the aggregate
of $233S4I.596 This represents the
amount returnabIc upon the stocks and
bonds of the railroads, industrial cor
por8ions, traction properties, public
utilities, and financial institutions listed
upon the New York Stock Exchange, or
represented among the investments of
that city The tables show that the in
crease of payments from such sources
is $S.23+52O over those of one year
ago, and that the dividends next month
will be greater than ever before in the
.ory of the country. Other tables
previously published show that these
payments are also to be more widely
distributed than ever before, and con-
scqucntly will throw a much larger
amount of money into circulation out
side of the great financial centers. OF
course, a considerable part OF the divi-
dend payments goes to Europe upon the
stocks and bonds held by investors
there
These tables do not contain any part
of the thousands of small financial in
stitutions outside OF New York, nor of
the many relatively small corporations,
like traction and lighting companies, do
ing business in small cities. Just what
the total of January payments, including
these smaller concerns. would be is
merely a matter of conjecture. but il is
safe to say that they will amount. pos
sibly. to $Ioo,OOo.ooo more than the sum
mentioned
This annual pa.mcnt of 80 many
millions of dollars o the people of the
country, including its rich men. and for
eign investors means much to the pros
perity of the country 1t is like the
filling of the springs and the restora-
ton of the water courses by the SHOWS
OF winter for the blooming of the val
leys and the supply of moisture to the
verdant meadows in spring and summer.
The January payments fill the bank ac-
counts of the investors of our country.
and provide a substantial part of the
money to be used in the purchase of the
necesSaries of life.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
American Manufactures.

From the Scranton Tribune Republican.
The value of manufactures passing out
of the United, States in the calendar year
1911 may exceed $1,000 100000. This esti-
mate is based upon figures of the Bureau
of Statistics, Department of Commerce
and Labor. covering the exports OF man
UfaCtures in the nine months ended with
September, 1911, which amount to $47S, 800 =
900 for finished manufactures and S24O, 500
600 for manufacturers for further use in
manufacturing. making the total exports
of manufactures in the period named
SIG, ,OO0,O against $612, ,OOO, 900 in the like
period of 1910.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
LAST CALL.


'Tis the day before Christmas, and all
through the stores
The people are tramping by dozen and
scores.
They failed to shop early, and now it is
late,
And they are all left in terrible state.
But some had no money and waited for
pay,
And therefore are doing their shopping
to-day.
And some received presents they didn't
fOresee,
And some forgot something for trim
ming the tree.
'Tis the day before Christmas, and all
through the streets
The people are running their Marathon
heats.
But all of the shoppers are merry and
bright,
And hope to get through with their
troubles by night.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

States in regard to racing and the pro-
hibition of tracks within their borders,
and not to the inroads of the mechani-
cal vehicle. 1t may be said, however,
that interest in horse racing as means
of developing good stock long ago be-
gan to decline in this country, and thar
the race tracks years ago degenerated
into mere gambling affairs, which
finally placed them in disrepute. 1t
can hardly be asserted with accuracy
that the riding horse was put out of
commission because race tracks have
been very properly abolished.
But Gen. Woods plea for the pres
ervation of the riding horse for military
use is not without great force from
the army standpoint The cavalry is
most important accessory of the land
force in time of battle. Possibly no
mechanically transported force can ever
take its place, and if the riding horse is
not to be supplied in sufficient quantity
from the breeding farms of the nation,
it will be necessary for the government
to establish farms for the rearing of
cavalry stock, if this branch of the
military service is to be kept at a high
standard of efficiency. Under existing
conditions it would appear that the war
horse can be dispensed with only when
the armies of the world are disbanded
and the human race enters upon the
reign of universal peace
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
EXPERT TESTIMONY.

I've seen a numbsr Of Christmas
times;
They all have passed away,
Leaving their sorrow and joy behind,
Leaving me somewhat gray.
I've seen number Of other days.
With Yuletide logs galore;
But / want to say that the pres
ent day 80
Is better than ever before.
Judge CHARLES +. BUNDY.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Christina. in "Dry" North Carolina.

From the Petersburg IndcI-Appeal
That the thirsty folk of the dry
State of North Carolina are going to
celebrate Christmas as usual this year
is indicated by the big jug and bottle
business being done by the local mail
order liquor houses. Every train south into
the Old North State is carrying big ship
ments of wet goods" One of the big
gest items of business being handled out
of Petersburg by the Southern Express
Company is liquor shipments. More than
$4,000 worth of the 10y producer" 1t is
estimated, was shipped yesterday, and
orders for the stuff continue to arrive
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Uncle Walt Says Today:

Now the cheerful when people smile all day
and there any why should pass away The bells in
d. yonder steeple can't always give their
THE CHRISTMAS sound but why can't human people be kind
SEASON the whole year round? If l grin like
thunder throughout the Christmas Day,
why can't grin, wonder, in August june May? If can
make folks happy when Christmas deck should be
scrappy, make of JOY wreck When Christmas I'm
mellow burbe fifty ways, and when meet fellow wish him
happy days But after when him. sound no joyous noe
with ury nod greet him and try get his goat On Christmas
palace the children play and dance; tighten up gaus
whoop around prance until they think I'm doy jagged
Christmas ceerfo and naughty the balance of
the year This time I'll try capture the Christmas atmosphere
the Christmas glee rapture and through the year.
tcs4vasAt sr BY G.ory. N.sA~u Aaunal WALr Mason.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Young Men in Politics.

From the London Chronicle
Prof. BIackie was in favor of a higher
age limit for parliamentary candidates
than is at present enforced. II remain
decidedly of the opinion he writes,
that no man ought to open his mouth on
the hustings or at public dinners till he
is at least thirty years, of age. Young
men are absolutely incapable of political
wisdom; it is the fruit of time and can
not be extemporized from the young
ebullience of the brain like brilliant
lyric poem or a dashing novel"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
To Head ConEres.ionaI Commit..r.

William B. Mckinley, Republican. OF
Champaign. ILL. is a modest member OF
Congress. serving his fourth term. and he
has not taken up much space in the
Congressional Record during the present
session. There is promise. however. that
he will be about the busiest man on the
Republican side during the next few
months, and will be given much more at
tention by his fellow Republican men,
bers than any other Congressman on the
Republican list. This is for the reason
that Mckinley will continue as chairman
of the Congressional Committee, an or
ganization composed of one Republican
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
APPRECIATION.

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Baltimore American, says that
THE Big Stick is again in evi-
dence."
We are delighted to be thus re
membered, but we desire TO re-
mark that we are in evidence all
CT the time.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
CHRISTMAS COMMENT.
From the Omaha Bee.

From the Omaha Bee.
Now. in trimming the tree stop 10
think whether the fire insurance Is paid
up.
From the Charleston Evening Post.
Queer, isn't 1t. that as Christmas
present for the boy, a drum cannot be
beat?
From the Elmira Advertiser
The fruit of the Christmas tree makes
the children happy even if 1t does make
them sick.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Prominent among the twenty worst men
in the world is the deep-dyed villyun
who invented the Christmas necktie.
From the Charlotte IN. c. Observer.
For the sake of stockings that will re-
main empty through the glad season. cot
ton ought to go up a little this week.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Hesitating Father: If you cannot think
of anything else to give your big boy. a
large, bright gold coin might please him.
From the CharlestJn News and Courier
This talk about Christmas in the alb
stract" makes us tired. AS we'll talk
| about money in the bank the day after
From the Harrisburg Telegram.
Remember to play Santa Claus to at
| least one person less fortunate than your
seIf-and don't wait until the last minute.
From the Galesburg (IIl) Mail
How are you going to feel peace and
good will Christmas. when your best girl
has just given you a fluffy collar, bag.
into which your collars must be put,
while formerly you could simply chuck
them into the closet?
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
PROGRESSIVE RULE
OF TURKEY CARVING

Try a knife and fork.
Try a cold Chisel and an az.
Borrow q lawn mower and
scythe.
Remove the coat and vest, place
a stick Of dynamite amid the stuff
ing, clear the dining-room, and let
'er go.
These things failing, put the tur-
key under a glass case, and go tell
the neighbOrs what a laundering
fine dinner you had.
CHARLES z. HOWE -
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
who Eats Jackrabbits:

From the Springfield Gll.) Republican.
Who eats the jackrabbits? A Chicago
paper hears from Boise that the farmers
are making money out of what used TO be
pest. The commission merchants pay
6 cents per rabbit and every shotgun
in the State has been pressed into SER
vice. according to the informant. Jack
rabbit does not appeal to the Western
palate. but 5000 were shipped to Pitts
burg last week. Cookery is a fine art.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
MISTLEToE.

OF course. innocence is all right,
but there's a limit. Fred Kramer
yesterday sent us this note:
Dear Editor The Big Stick:
Some friend has sent me a quan-
tity Of mistletoe. and has forwarded
no directions as to its use. II !,
nice, clean looking stuff. somewhat
resembling asparagus. but for the
life Of me l can't decide whether
to eat 1t. cook It, give It to SOME
one, or hang 1t up and wait foI
II TO ripen. Whist adviser
FRED KRAMER.
We wilst. Hang 1t up on Z
string in T street and see what
happens.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
ATTENTION.

Ladies and Gentlemen:
You are urgently advised to at
tend the wonderful athletic exhibit
tion which will transpire in Ma
sonic Temple on December 25. when
Frank sebFing. our leading Almaser,
viii undertake his annual wrestling
bout with q Christmas dinner.
Don't miss this inspiring event.
ladies n gentlemen. Mostwonder-
fulgastronomicexhib ibitionoft fthecentury.
RALPH GIVEN.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
TO FATHER

When trimming the Christmas
tree, don't Try acrobatics Nothing
annoys the children more than to
be aroused from a sound sleep when
father plunges head foremost o6 the
stepladder amid q shower Of candles,
trimmines, and language such as
Santa Claus never used. Be . con
scrvative.
Commissioner EDWIN B. MOORE
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
New Cause for Divorce.

From the Rochester Union and Advertiser.
An Ohio woman suing for divorce says
her husband, Janitor of a church, stole
one Of the pastors socks, while the good
man was baptizing convert. Surely she
should be given a divorce from a fellow
who doesn't know any more than to take
one sock
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
That Texas Weather.

From the Beaumont Enterprise.
Now is the time to plant flowers and
prepare yards and flower gardens for the
spring. Beaumont ought to improve its
general appearance so per cent over what
1t was last year.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
DOC. WILEY'S MENU.

At unlimited expense Big
grace Wiley's table Christmas
Knowing all do ladies and gentlemen what str the doc
purity, undoubtedly a
in Lillian Rusells beauty hints Here
Mashed potatoes cranberry turkey plum pudding
- d" ." d"
!"
mashed potatoes, cranberry
key and plum pudding ad libium
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Corn in Place of Cation.

From the Charlotte IN. o. Observer.
1t is more profitable to raise three pigs
to the pen and three ears of corn to the
stalk than three bales Of cotton to the
acre and sell 1t for less than Il cost
to make it. Anybody ought to know
that
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
A Shrewd Girl.

Going TO hang up your stocking,
Mabel"
That won't get me anything that 1
wouldn't get anyhow. Guess I'll hang
UP some mistletoe.'
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Ample Returns.

"Christmas charity pays good divi-
dends."
What do you mean?"
Il always get dollars worth of en-
joyment out of every dime give"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

A venireman in New York was under
the impression that deliberation and
premeditation were deadly weapons.
Well. they are often used to kill meas
ures in Congress-
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
A Christmas Joke.

through the holidays"
Il guess 1 can let you have it,
Then yuletide me over? Thanks. old
friend, thanks"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
AN OPPORTUNITY.

wANTED-RELIABLE sUBsTI-
tute Santa Claus for the Post
master General. Must have toys TO
sunply so children. Apply at once
To JESSE SUTER.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
A Modest Girl.

I'll bet that girl is too modest to
hang up her stockings Christmas"
II understand she places a screen in
front of them"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Life in n Flat.

whats the matter, old chap"
Il don't know if 1 can buy what I'm
hunting for. Do you know where can
find a folding Christmas tree?"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

Senator Root is strongly inclined to ap-
prove the conduct of the State Depart
ment under the preceding administration.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

No doubt the insurgents are grateful
to Mr.. Pinchot for occasionally remind
ing the country that there is such a
thing as the La Toilette boom
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

If the price of prunes continues to ad.
vance, they may yet be promoted from
the boarding-houses to the frst-cIass
hotels.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

The governor Of Tennessee has taken
up his residence for two days in the
State penitentiary. Perhaps his political
opponents think the term too short.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

Col. Roosevelt's sporting blood may
eventually rebel against those long odds
that are being offered against his nomi-
nation.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Last Shopping Day.

Avoid the waves of people burly
That madly heave,
And try to do your shopping early
Christmas Eve.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

It is barely possible that while the Pres
ident is in New York he may be able to
talk little politics between meals.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

Uncle Sans Christmas presents seem
to be confined to contributions to the
conscience fund.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

ANY publisher desiring to issue an en-
cyclopedia need only publish Dr. Wiley's
addresses with the topics arranged al
phabetically
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

Perhaps Mr.. Sulzer did not realize how
rough his resolution would read when
translated into Russian.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

The Connecticut man who lights his
chicken eoops SO that his hers will lay
at night must be lineal descendant OF
the fellow who once proposed to cross
his bees with lightning bugs
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

By anneXing his eighth wife. Kid Nc
Coy shows that he has not retired from
the wedding ring.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
SHOPPING FoIBLES.

Never shove when you get near
the remnant counter. You'll get
what's coming TO you without any
effort.
Don't argue with the salesEirl.
Remember that it isn't her bust
ness to decide what you want to
give mother-in-law.
Don't worry. The other fellow
is Just as much troubled over what
TO give you.
When in doubt, clip another cou-
pon. L. W. GLAZEBR0OK.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

If Santa Claus ever had a monopoly Of
Christmas gifts it has been effectually
dissolved
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

It is only when he hangs up his stock.
ing that the small boy regrets he hasn't
foot ike his pas.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Uncle PennywIse Says,

Ever notice the little window-wishL
ers, the kids that fiatten their noses
against the shop windows, wishing for
this and that? They make me wish I
could buy a million dollars worth of
TOYS.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
Very Wrong.

Twas the night before Christmas; all
still was the house, till father came
home with a terrible souse
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23
HINT.

II you haven't done your shop
ping Jet, shop early-today.
WILTON J. LAMBERT.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-23

A good deal of the charity that begins
at home ends there.