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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
Woman Suffrage and Divorce.

To the Editor Of The Washington Herald.
An amusing account lately appeared in
your columns of a discussion between
Representative Edward T. Taylor, OF
Colorado. and Mrs. Gilbert F. Jones, of
New York, at meeting of the Woman
Suffrage Association in your city Mrs.
Jones asserted that half of the divorces
in Colorado were caused by political diff
ferences between husband and wife,
while Mr.. Taylor declared that not a
single divorce could be traced to any such
origin.
The Denver Post has recently published
some interesting figures with bearing
en- this question. Equal suffrage was
granted in 1898. In 1892 there were ss5
divorces in Colorado. In 1894 there were
only 3G4
The Denver Post has compiled from the
United States census the statistics of the
increase of divorce in proportion TO popu-
lation in a number of different States,
covering a considerable period of years
In Colorado, the increase was a little
over 10 per cent In New York, Mrs.
Gilberts State, il was nearly 50 per cent.
ALICE STONE BLACKWELL
OorchestR. Ma, April 2.
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hand. He shall take the crown from of
the altar and set II upon the Queen
head. saying: Receive the crown OF
glory, honor. and JOY" &C. whereupon
all the peeresses shall put on their coro-
nets. Then shall the archbishop put the
scepter into the Queens right hand and
the ivory rod with the dove into her left
hand. The Queen being thus anointed
and crowned. supported by her two bish-
ops, shall go to her own throne. The
King and Queen then shall deliver their
scepters to the lords and descend from
their thrones and go 20 the steps of the
altar, where they shall kneel down and
the King shall make his oblation.
FLANEUR-
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The Civil Service.

The announcement that an investga-
ton of the civil service will be under
taken by the House committee having
jurisdiction over civil service laws and
administration should not excite anxiety
among the friends of a system which has
not only become firmly established in
this country, but has also demonstrated
its wisdom. 1t may be that there are
some defects in the administration of the
law or that there is not always absolute
impartiality in the selection and pro-
motion of employees. Even if this be
true, it will not demonstrate that the es-
Enlistment of the civil service system
has proven a failure or that it ought to
be abandoned.
On the contrary, the experience in
Washington during the past two decades
mas shown the efficiency of the civil
service law. 1t does not require 4 men,
DRY OF abnormal length to recall the days
when the departmental clerk in Wash
ington was the constant victim of anxiety
and imposition. With each campaign
came the circular concerning contribu-
tio:s which was both an appeal and
threat, and the result of election day
meant either four years more of en-
ployment or else summary discharge.
What was true of Washington was also
true of every other city, although, of
course, in smaller degree Certainly no
one would seriously consider return
to the days OF the spoils system
The investigation which is proposed,
if entered upon with the honest inten-
ton of improving administration. might
be productive of good results. If it is
prosecuted in hostile spirit it will be
condemned by public opinion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
HalcyOn Days,

rOfn the LOndOn UIObt.
Alcyone. or Halcyone, the daughter of
Aeoius. married Ceyx. Ceyx was drown
ed and Alcyone, on learning his fate,
threw herself into the sea- The gods
were moved by the tragedy of the young
lovers; they brought them back to life in
the form of halcyons, or kingfishers, and
they decreed that for the seven days
from December % to December % the
sea should remain calm while the sea-
birds built their nests upon 1t. Those
seven days, the last of the year, are
therefore called halcyon days. days of
tranquility. kind of very late Indian
summer.
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She-This is Maudes third husband, and
they all bore the name William.
He-You don't say so! Why. the woman
is regular Bill collector.
Hes financial genius. Split a cup Of
coffee over fellows light-colored trou-
And got out of paying for the trou-
sers, eh?"
why. he talked the other fellow into
paying for the cofree?
THE Swelltons seem to keep up an i'm
posing establishment" remarked the
shopper.
You bet they do" replied the grocery
man, with a sigh long drawn out; land
I'm one OF the fellows they impose on
Papa" said the little son Of the ma
rine editor, you know all about ships,
don't you?'
II know something of them. my son.
Why do you ask?'
Il only want to know II sea-dogs gen.
orally go in barques."
A newspaper IN speaking Of a deceased
citizen, said: I'VE knew him as old Ten
Per Cent-the more he had the less he
spent-the more he got the less he lent
he's dead-we don't know where he went;
but II his soul to heaven Is sent-hell own
the harp and charge EN- rent"
The teacher had been reading to the
class about the great forests of America.
And now, boys" she announced,
which one of you can tell me the pine
that has the longest and sharpest
needless
Up went a hand in the front row.
We'll, Tommy"
THE porcupine."
Rook-Taylor was always fortunate
man. but doesn't It seem wonderful that
his luck should stay with him to the
very last?
Raleigh-How was that?
Rook-why he was operated on for the
removal of a pearl which he had acci-
dentaIly swallowed while eating oysters.
and when the pearl was examined 1t was
found to be valuable enough to pay for
both the operation and the funeral
Here is a Kaffir love letter:
Dear Miss E. Naabeni: have great confidence
in laundering the width Of my opinion that shall
thank for kindness If you will give the privilege
Of Lettering with You concerning love as your most
winning face has drawn my serious attention to
you. and that shall appreciate you in anticipation
prone Of high enunciatiOu--Sambo.
Mistress-A penny for your thoughts
Nora.
Cook-That's Just what I was thinking
Of
Mistress-Explain, Nora.
Cook-Why. mum, I was thinking of a
copper.
Colonel-Have you seen anything sus-
picious sentry?
Senuy-Yes, sir; / We seen a dead horse
carted into camp. and I'm wondering
what sort of joint we'll have for dinner
Tomorrow.
A circus man recently ordered a large
advertising poster OF his show to be print
ed and objected because there was so
much clear sky in IL
Il amt a-goin' to advertise the sky"
he said to the photographer. II paid you
to advertise my show. Draw a few camels
and stick them up in the 'eavenly blue
amt a-goin' to have all that good space
run TO waste"
Steward-Dfd you ring, sir
Seasick Traveler-Yes, steward. IL
rang
Steward-Anything I can bring you. sir?
Seasick Traveler-Y-yes, st-steward.
BIB bring me a continent, II you have
one, or an island-anything, steward, so
l-lol-long as it's solid. II you can't, sus-
sink the ship.
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nicalities, but in England, prior to the
establishment of the Court of Criminal
Appeal, there must have been many cases
in which injustice was done the defend
ant. The fact that out of 2I7 appeals
taken to this court since its establish
ment in 1907 sixty-two convictions were
quashed bears out this opinion.
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The Airship az a War Machine.

A protest has recently been inaugu-
rated in Europe against the development
of the aeroplane as war machine, thus
limiting its use to scouting and courier
service. The fact that the marksmen
on the battle ship Mississippi had no
difficulty in puncturing kites at distance
of 500 yards and a height of 800 feet
shows that the planes of the air machine
can be hit, while experiments thus far
have demonstrated little accuracy in
bomb dropping, or their effectiveness
within rife range Aerial warfare is,
however, in its infancy, and future de-
velopments may wipe out its apparent
disadvantages.
Opponents to aerial war machines urge
that the proposed restraint is well within
the scope of international agreement. If
aerial fighting ever should become pos
sible, amendments to the international
code will become necessary. This being
the case, why should it not be just as
easy to prohibit aerial bomb throwing
as to regulate it?
Could there be a more telling victory
for the worlds peacenakers than that of
succeeding in obtaining an international
agreement that war is not to extend into
the air? 1t would perhaps not be quite
as significant as an agreement for dis
armament or the cessation of extravagant
army or navy policies. but considering
the drift of modern improvements of ar
mament, it seems that eliminating the
airship from use as war machine would
60 far toward universal peace.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
Opposes "OId Maid, Tutors.

President Frederick W. Hamilton, of
Tufts College. is responsible for the
assertion that unmarried women teachers
should be barred from girl colleges, be-
cause he believes their influence Is
harmful.
II do not believe that young girls who
are just passing into womanhood
are in the proper environment IL they
are continually brought into close per-
sonal touch with elderly unmarried
women" said DR.. Hamilton.
THE larger PROPORTION of women's coll
leges are in the hands OF women teachers,
however, and the educational atmosphere
Of the places is feminine-the peculiar
type of femininity developed by highly
cultivated middle-aged unmarried
women Now, while the type may be
very fine individuality, It Is not the prop
er one to create the atmosphere for
girls at the formative period OF their
lives.
Girls lust coming into womanhood are
receiving their most valuable impressions
and their future attitude toward the
questions of this time. Their outlook of
life. which believe Is the most impor-
tant part of the college training. should
be broad, and II cannot be so unless
formed in an environment of breadth.
I'm the lower grades of the schools.
too, and in preparatory schools, the in
fiuence of the unmarried middle-aged
woman is counteracted by the influence
of the home. believe that an element
OF married teachers, widows. who were
teachers before marriage. perhaps would
be beneficial The girls at college live a
purely academic life. They are on their
resources. and they face problems that
are quite new to them. They are to be
trained to become competent and I'M
portant parts Of life. They need large
outlook and . broad Viewpoint"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY
BY A. w. MACY.
THE FATHER OF CRUELTY"

Hakem 1, ruler of Cordova,
Spain. in Moorish days, did not
hesitate to use drastic measures
with his subjects when they dis
pleased him. At one time, when
confronted with rebellion. he
promptly sent 10000 Of them into
exile. To make assurance doubly
sure he RACED their dwellings to
the ground thus leaving them no
homes to.return to. For this act
he has become known In history
as THE Father of Cruelty" 1t
is recorded that when he died he
left a family of forty children;
twenty boys and twenty girls.
Copyright 1911. By joseph B. Bowiesl
To-norrow = sThe Peacock
Throne"
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.
WRITING A POEM.

The most resourceful bard gets stuck
Sometimes,
And has no earthly sort Of luck
With rhymes.
It's very, very hard to grind
And scheme
A poem out when one can't find
A theme.
When using up theme each day
Or SO,
Your stock is apt to get away
Down low.
And when no other way will serve.
I wis,
A bard must travel on his nerve
Like this.
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stenosraphy 1000 Years Ago.

From an Old Srapbook.
It seems Incredible, but 1t can be
proved. already in the oIden times there
were stenographers who took down the
speeches made in the Roman senate
or in public. They were called notarii
and we find place in suetonius where
Augustus is angry because the stenog-
raphers reported the speech Of Caesar
for Mettulius IN . very imperfect mani
uer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

While the price of meat has declined.
those of groceries and canned goods nave
advanced. A year ago we paid more for
meat and less for groceries. So there
Won are
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

Mr.. Taft's dictum that 1t takes two to
make a quarrel was the surest sign that
the United States would not interfere in
Mexico.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
Lunch Car on Train.

The management Of the Southern Pa
cifc Railroad. according to Lewis B.
Peters, of San Francisco. who is at the
Arlington, has practically determined to
try decided innovation in the matter
of feeding passengers on its trains.
with this end in view," said Mr..
Peters, the company had two cars
built, which are called lunch cars, and
which were especially designed to feed
people who ride in the day coaches. 1t
is thought. however, that the lunch cars
will become popular with many people
who ride in the Pullmans. a number OF
whom would be glad to have the oppor-
tunity of taking a light lunch, rather
than be compelled to go into the dining
car.
bears a strong resemblance to the Or
binary city quick lunch counter. On
one side of the car Is a range for the
cooking OF short ORDERS and on the
shelves which are built on the sides Of
the car, and on the counter, is the usual
supply of foodstuffs, fruit. and other
edibles which grace the quick lunch en-
porium. In front of the counter, instead
of the usual revolving stool. Is a COM
Portable revolving high-backed chair,
which permits of safety and comfort
while eating.
The cars are so designed as to permit
of carrying almost anything that can
be gotten in a modern city lunchroom,
and the grade OF goods is the same as
that carried in the Southern Pacific din
ing cars. These cars are the result Of
very careful thought and study which
the railroad officials. including d. Urqu-
hart, superintendent of dining cars and
hotels. have given the question Of feed
ing 1900 people daily
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

That Chicago woman who lost her
valuable diamonds through hole in her
stocking knows now that often 1t is too
late to mend.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

Women who would not think of wear
ing CATERS in stormy weather will put
on heavy anklets in midsummer, If fash
ion so DEGREES.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

Many a fellow who is afraid to open
a window for fear Of catching cold will
sit on the bleachers through ball
game in the teeth OF a north wind.
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AS OTHERS SEE US.


The Washington papers seem to be
suffering from a dearth of news. In one
of them, yesterday. the fact that DR..
Cook had passed through on his way
South was recorded.
From the New York Evening Post.
Proceedings at the D. A. R. convention
suggest the advisabilty of mobilizing 90
900 troops at Washington without I'M
necessary loss Of time.
From the Detroit Free Press.
President Taft is to be Toasted upon
Hungarian figash. reputed to be a fish.
He is to be congratulated that is not
goulasch. which has no repute at all.
From the Kansas City Star.
And as long as Maj. Archibald Butt
remains in Washington the public knows
the situation along the Mexican border
cannot be very alarming.
From the Detroit News
Charlie Taft is already one of the most
popular lads IN America. He can get a
good job anywhere as waterboy to a
baseball team.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
- The Daughters assembled in Washing
ton are surely descendants of the Revo-
Iutionary fathers. Their delight in pas
sages at arms shows 1t.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

New Workers do not feel the loss Of
their capitol nearly as much as they do
that Of the baseball grand stand.
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II a man really is reliable, says the
Atchison bard. he does not have to
devote much of his time exploiting that
virtue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23

President General Scott can give
Speaker Clark cards and spades in the
parliamentary game.
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I'm WashfngtOn.

Shall we call on our Congressman in a
body, or individuality"
II figure it this way: II we call in a
body, he'll DUST make US a speech. But
If we call individually, he'll have to take
us each out to lunch"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
A Lap Behind.

''she certainly looks away out of date"
Yes; the poor thing is still wearing
this years styles"
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The power Of old Gen. Gerrymander
seems perennial.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
Preparing for the Stage.

I'm sure he's on the level in this
fight"
What makes you think he expects to
VIM"
Hes having a monologue written"
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The girl in white is cur unfailing sign
of the arrival of spring
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A Harmless Kind.

rs hypocrisy ever excusable?"
''Oh, yes For instance, the interest
that a young man pretends to take in
the girls family"
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More About the Mistletoe.

Far too early for the pennant feveri
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-23
More Fun.

Going to make a garden this Year,"
NO: I'm busy experimenting that OF
my next-door neighbor." -..
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Applied Science.

What do they mean by applied SCI
ence?''
We'll, say you have some scientific
theory that is Of no earthly use to any
body
II see.''
You write a magazine article on the
subject. There's good money in it, .
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-10-25
MOVING PICTURES.

Rev. H. L. Crumbley of Richland
was in Dawson Friday, and was
warmly greeted by his hosts of
friends here. He said that he had
not decided whether he would accept
the call recently rendered him by
the Shellman Baptist church.
Mrs. J. NJ. Bell and Misses Belle
Cheatham and Mary Kendrick re-
turned Monday from Ellaville, where
they attended the annual conference
of the home and foreign missionary
societies of the South Georgia Con-
ference.
Miss Lucille Hatcher has returned
from Columbus, where she attended
the marriage of her cousin, Miss An
ME Belle Hatcher, to Mr. Claude A.
Sears of Columbia, S. C.
Mrs. F. c. Gammage and little
daughter of Pelham have visited at
the homes of Messrs. B. M. Roberts
and A. E. Joiner.
Mrs. Rollins has returned to Lake
City, S. c., after a visit to her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Woodley.
Mr.. Clarence Thornton of Albany
was a visitor at the home of his I'M
Gle, Mr.. H. o. Thornton, Sunday.
Mrs Clarence Brimberry, who was
the guest of Mrs. R. E. Bell, left
Friday for Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Gibson of St.
Simon are visitors at the home of
Mr.. George A. Gibson.
Mr.. Willard Nasworthy has gone to
Doerun to take a position with the
Doerun Drug Co.
Mrs. M. c. Edwards is at home
after a visit of several weeks in
Washington, D. c.
Messrs. Hugh Moye of Cuthbert
and Henry Moye of Blakely were in
Dawson Sunday.
Colonel Chas. H. Arthur came
down from Atlanta and "Sundayed'
in Dawson.
Mr.. Sampson Bell and Mrs. Lizzie
Dixon of Leary visited in the city
Sunday
Mrs. J. NJ. Long of Fort Valley is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. P
f1dTTlS.
Mrs. R. E. Bell and her guest, Mrs
w. w. Crews, have visited in Cuth
bert.
Mr. Bradley Chester of America,
has been the guest of Mr.. E. B. Dur
ham.
Messrs. Cliff Crouch and Waite
Whitchard went to Cuthbert Sunday
Mrs. G. M. Adams and children
have returned from Marion, Ala.
DR.. and Mrs. J. G. Dean returne,
from Washington Saturday.
Mr.. Holcomb James of America
spent Sunday here
Miss Minnie Bridges has returne
from Coleman.
Miss Frances Campbell is visitin
in Atlanta.
Miss Florice Jones spent Friday il
Shellman.
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proven to the be the proper "subsoil, .
fertilizer cultivation and plenty
.of rain for a bounteous crop.
We have increased the size of our
crop for another season and hope to
please you in the future even more
than in the past, and bespeak your
good will and confidence. We can
furnish you anything you should find
in the jewelry line.
Keep your eye on Adams Jewelry
Store, and when you need anything
in the jeweIry line, in watch repairs.
clock work, jewelry repairs or your
eyes need the help of glasses there is
no better place on earth to have it
attended to.
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CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

j uu OGdy CAME IN ETlQdy from
trip through Calhoun, Baker and
Early counties, and reported that the
gubernatOrial race down there is be-
tween Governor Brown and Judge
Russell. Both of them have many
supporters.
Hon. E. R. Shaw passed through
Dawson Thursday, and stopped long
enough to say that in fourteen
months he will be sending us pack
ages of garden seed from Washing
ton a foot long,
The postoftice department at
Washington has indicated that Hon
D. R. Stewards proposition to equip
the Dawson postoffice with new and
modern fixtures will be accepted.
3 or 6 doses of 1866" will cure
any case of chills and fever Price Csc
The opening of Lewis & Hick-
ey's 10-cent department today will
attract thrOngs of visitors. 1t is a
collection of this class of goods that
will be worth seeing.
A representative of one Of the
Atlanta business colleges has been in
the city looking for l suitable build
ing in which to open a branch school
in Dawson.
The managers of the exposition
have RENTED $3.50 of the first prize
won by Terrell county at Triton.
There is $500 more yet to come.
Ice cream, candy and fruit al
ways fresh and wholesome at J. A.
Sears Candy Kitchen. Phone 1874
when you want either.
Young Buffalo's Wild West drew
an immense crowd to Dawson. 1t is
estimated that 5000 visitors were
in the city.
Mr.. c. NJ. Adams, the popular
jeweler, has enlarged his store in or
der to accommodate his growing
business.
The Seaboard train from Co.
lumbus was about two hours late
Sunday, due to the engine breaking
down.
Fresh water Dream and perch
every Tuesday and Thursday at J.
H. Oxford's store. Phone 286.
The farmers are preparing to
sow larger acreage in oats than
was planted last year.
DIR. R. NJ. Stewart, who was con
fined to his home two weeks with i'll
ness, has recovered.
Miss Matte Pace, who has been
i'll with appendicitis, is thought to
be recovering.
-Solicitor-General Laing is at
COlquitt this week attending Miller
superior court.
One Terrell county farmer re.
Gently refused SIS per acre cash fol-
his place.
The finest cooking oil at 80
cents per gallon at T. 0. Whitchard
& Co.'S.
5 or 6 doses of 1866" will cure
any case Of chills and fever. Price 25C
The shields-Geise Lumber Co
have sawed cypress posts for sale.
When you want mutton for bar.
becue get it at the Palace Market.
so bushels Georgia raised rye
at T. o. Whitchard & Cos.
For Merry Widow -four go tc
T.. o. Whitchard & Co.'S.
There are now about so licensed
automobiles in Dawson.
-Haag's circus will be in Dawson
next Monday week.
For the best candies go to Full
toms.
Superior court is only a month
off.