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The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
Boulevards and Baths.

The District appropriation bill, when
it went into conference, contained para
graphs which proposed the expenditure
of over $4,000 for additions to the park
system. Both propositions possessed
merit, but inasmuch as they were re-
jected by the conferees they need only
be referred to as illustrating a point
which ought to receive consideration.
Would it not be worth while in dis
posing of the money of the taxpayers
to give some attention to matters which
would help those who have little time
to enjoy the parks and still less to con-
template the beauties of the public
buildings? Might it not be considered
advisable, for instance, to spend few
thousand dollars in the erection of one
or two public baths and laundries in
the less favored sections of the city?
In Baltimore, for instance, these institu-
tions have rendered incalculable benefit
to the poorer classes, giving them an
opportunity to improve their sanitary
conditions. In New York, too, the pub
lie baths and laundries have been a
boon which the poor have welcomed
with real appreciation Washington
lacks these modern municipal develop
ments, but there is no excuse for further
delay.
The proposed reformation of Willow
Tree alley is an admirable step in the
right direction. There are scores of
other alleys, though, which ought to
be converted into minor streets, so that
the sunlight and air may give health
and comfort to the people who are COM
PEELED to live in these undesirable 10
calities. The expenditure of few thou-
sand dollars in this direction might not
add to the magnihcence of the Capital,
but it would be help to humanity.
The boulevards and the parks are nee
essary, of course We simply ask that
some of the public money shall be ex-
pended for the benefit of those upon
whom fortune has not smiled
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
In the Anacostia Section.

On the southern and eastern side of
the Eastern Branch of the Potomac lies
a large and comparatively neglected sec
ton of the District of Columbia. Its
residents do not live in costly mansions,
nor have they an undue amount of this
worlds goods. They are plain, every
day folk, who are living as best they
may under the disadvantage of small In
comes-an orderly, law-abiding, intelli-
gent population. They pay their share
of the municipal expenses, and wait
patiently for the mama of material i'm
provement to fall upon them.
1t cannot be said that in the past they
have been treated with generosity. 1t
is even doubtful whether they have
had proportionate share of municipal
benefits. Through the medium of their
various citizens associations, they have
made their appeals, but the response has
not been adequate to their needs. 1t is
pleasant to know, therefore, that in the
District appropriation bill there are some
items which are of genuine value to this
Anacostia section.
Take. for instance, the appropriation
of $4,000 for laying water mains on
the eastern side of the river from Ana
costa to Benning This is an improve
ment sadly needed. During the past
few days The Herald has called atten-
ton IN its local columns to the condition
of the people at Hillsdale, whose wells
have nearly all been closed on account of
impurities, and who are suffering ac-
tusl deprivation because the water sys-
ten has not been extended to their re-
gion 1t IS not certain as yet that they
will receive immediate benefit from the
new mains, but the period of their dis
tress is certainly shortened. Then, too,
the reclamation of the Anacostia fats,
for which an initial appropriation OF
$rooooo Is provided, means that at last
the unhealthy marshes are TO be re
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
HUMAN NATURE IN WASHINGTON
By FRED C.. KELLY.

Representative Gerrit J. Diekema, of
Michigan, looks like Theodore Roosevelt
and Representative Frank D. Currier, Of
New Hampshire, talks like him. Not as
to what Currier says, understand, but
his information is so similar that one can
shut ones eyes and think it's the colonel.
A day or two ago Diekema and Currier
were walking through a corridor in the
House wing, when a friend noticed them
"Honder goes a composite Roosevelt"
remarked the friend. IF those two were
to walk down Wall street some fine day,
with Diekema doing the looking and Cur
rier doing the talking. blamed If they
wouldn't precipitate young riot
They had a new Sergeant-at-arms on
duty up at the House during the flIbus-
term exercises some days ago, and at 4
o'clock one morning he was sent over to
the nearby Congress Hall Hotel to see
II he couldn't flush a few of the Con-
gressmen who put up there and get''em
in to vote. He awakened several who
were tucked in their little beds and
dreaming peacefully of the days when
Congress has adjourned and they can go
home and just draw pay for a few
months. Among the number awakened
was Delegate Kalanianaole, from Ha-
wall, who has no vote in Congress The
officer. however. didn't know about the
Delegate not having any vote and told
him to hustle into his clothes and get
over to the House.
But what's the use?" demurred Kala-
the Hawaii man. What good can I
do over there?"
IT tell you you're wanted there to
vote" replied the Sergeant-at-arms.
And il come will you guarantee that
I'll get a chance to vote?" asked the
Delegate.
Certainly"
VERY we'll II you've got a tip that the
Constitution of the United States has
been changed since went to bed, DANCED
if don't go long with you and see this
thing through"
Chaplain Couden wound up his prayer
at the opening Of the House session the
other day with these words:
And, oh. give us a better government
and fewer laws"
floor turned toward Representative Mann,
OF Illinois, Republican floor leader. and
grinned
Inc casual visitor who imagines Texas
Representatives in Congress look about
like the Texans in Hoyt drama would
find it worth while TO have a look at
Representative Slayden, from down San
ber that goes to sessions daily in a. care
fully pressed cutaway frock coat and silk
hat He wears one OF those white fix
ings around the collar of the vest that
give one the appearance of an ambas-
sador, carries a cane jauntily, and has
an air about him. One would never know
that he didn't hail from the shadows of
the F1atiron Building, except for his
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
The Voters Also RESPONSIBLE.

The grand jury of Vermilion County,
Ill, has ordered the printing of 1,5oo
blank indictments alleging the crime OF
vote-selling. Evidently a rush of busi-
ness is expected as a result of the in
vestigation into political methods which
has uncovered a state of affairs similar
to that revealed in Adams County, Ohio,
where recently a number of citizens,
after indictment, pleaded guilty to selling
their votes. The fact that political cor
ruption exists does not of itself, invite
especial comment What does attract
attention IS that the voter himself is
under Indictment
Public opinion frequently is aroused
to wrath at the corrupt practices oil
politicians. Legislators are called to ac-
count for the acceptance of bribes. Pub
lie officials are forced to meet charges
of bribe-taking in the exercise of their
prerogatives. But so seldom has the in
dividual voter been called to account
that the country is hooking with aston
ishment at the Ohio and Illinois counties
and wondering what peculiar brand oi
prosecutors is enforcing the law. Pub
lie sentiment is easily aroused against
the wanton use of money in political
campaigns. The vote buyer is despised
by the honest citizen, who would pre-.
serve the integrity of the ballot No one
seems to have appreciated the fact that
if there is buying of votes, there mus
be some one who sells votes. We nevei
Like to admit that corrupt legislator!
may be representative of corrupt con
stitusnciez.
The cure would be more effective /
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

J mustache, which he wears long, accord
ing to the Texas style. y
Representatives Keifer and SHERWOOD
of Ohio, have about the longest biogra-
phies in the Congressional Directory
Each has a long war record that could
not we'll be compressed into smaller
space but the chief reason for the elab-
crate write-ups of themselves is said to
be based on professional rivalry to see
who could make the biggest showing.
White Busbey, secretary to Speaker
Cannon. also acts as sort of manager
to the Speaker. He handles him just
as a manager might handle" a race
horse or prima donna, and endeaVors to
put him in as good a light as the facts
will warrant.
Not long ago a politician from out Of
town called up the Speakers Office to
ask a favor. Busbey answered the
phone. Then he turned and delivered
the mans message to Mr.. Cannon, ex-
planning that the man wanted to know
If the Speaker would do this, that, and
the other thing for him.
"Oh, is it that blank dashed man
again." says Cannon. Hes a double
hyphenated nuisance. Well. tell him -
that - - s'pose I'll have to
grant his - favor, - - it to
-
So Busbey turned to the phone and
delivered the message as follows:
"Mr. Cannon asks me to say to you
that it will afford him a great deal of
pleasure to be able to- accommodate you"
We'll: there's just this about it, OBJ
served Representative James Francis
Burke, of Pennsylvania, to a group of
newspaper men; IF those two bills are
passed at all it will be in the extra ses-
sion. There isn't one chance in million
that they'll pass the House prior to
March A.
Which bills?'' one Of the correspond
ents asked eagerly.
Il refer" said Burke, seriously, ''to
the bill making ground hog day legal
holiday and the one to deepen and widen
the alimentary canal"
Senator TiIlman hasn't had much to
mark that got a laugh from those who
chanced to hear him It will be remem-
bered that Senator Root made some ref
erence to Southern election practices in
his speech on popular election OF Sena-
tors that aroused the ire of Senator Ba-
con.
I'D like to ask the Senator from New
York a question" observed Bacon as he
arose Then. as Root was nowhere IN
sight. he repeated: I'D Ike to ask the
Senator from New York a question
THE Junior Senator from New York.
mean," Bacon added, looking about the
chamber again for Root
Then Ben Tillman looked up as II an
noyed and said: We'll, go ahead and ask
it"
Copyright, rsIl. BY Fred G KeIlJl
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
CAPITAL Is NOW SIS, 900, 900.
Swift & Co. Hold It's Annual Meeting
in Chicago.

in Chicago.
Net profits of Swift & Co. for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1910, were. ac-
cording to the figures presented at the
annual meeting recently. S7,OOO,OOO. This
is equal to HIS per cent on the out
standing capital of $6O,OOO,OOO. These prof
its compare with 1856 per cent earned in
1909 and 1850 in 1908. The company paid
per cent in dividends, leaving $3.50, 900
to be carried to surplus, which item now
stands at $24.S5O,OOO.
The stockholders voted to increase the
capital to S75, 100000 Shareholders Of rec
ord January 16 will have the right to
subscribe in proportion to their holdings
one share of new stock for each four
shares previously held. The full amount
of the authorized increase, $4,000, 900, is
to be issued
Inc hnancial statement submitted at
the meeting of stockholders showed an
increase for the year of s2.OOO.525 in cash
and $2,55S,7oo in accounts receivable. The
inventory jumped $6,749.471. being SO, ,795.-
4Ss, against sZ7,O+6,O17 the previous year
Among the liabilities, bills payable in
creased S1o,622,550 This. of course, is Off
set by the gain in quick assets.
l. F. Swift, president of the company,
said, among other things, to the share
holders:
Swift & Co.'S result sheets show less
than per cent profit on sales during
1910. A profit is made on by-products
which were wasted. before we had learned
how to utilize them by the aid of modern
machinery and scientific handling"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
a Friend of the District.

President Taft's cordial participation
in any event which is representative of
the interests of the District of Columbia
is most agreeable to the citizens here.
1t is pleasant to know that the PreSi-
dent of the United States entertains
for his fellow-residents here feeling
of kindly sympathy. On many occa-
sions he has demonstrated that his con-
Germ is not perfunctory, but sincere; and
his speech at the dinner TO Representa-
tive Gardner last Saturday night was
another evidence of his good will.
Mr. Taft believes that Washington has
great opportunities, and he is also op-
timistic as to the realization of this
fact by Congress- No one who has
watched the development of this city dur
ing the past two decades can doubt that
Washington is only on the threshold of
its ultimate beauty and grandeur. More
than this, and despite the occasional in
difference of Congress to our local
iiSCuS, IL - dlSO SNiuCllI lIdl llIC ISSlS-
lative mind is impressed with the neces-
sity Of practical cooperation in the mat
ter of placing this city upon an equality
with the capitals of the world This
sentiment is of modern growth Only
within the past few years has there been
in Congress II appreciation of the fact
that if the National Capital is to keep
pace with the development of the coun-
try and reflect its glory, national aid
must be given in generous fashion As
matter OF fact, Washington has not
progressed in equal ratio with the nation.
1t is not to-day what London is to
England. or Paris is to France, or Ber-
lin is to Germany 1t is only emerging
from its swaddling clothes There is,
however, not only in Congress, but
throughout the country. an increasing
pride in Washington. The people every
where want a Capital of which they
may be proud,
President Taft has done much to stim-
ulate this patriotic spirit He knows
that Washington is not now a complete
city He has many ideas to suggest
for its Improvement. He also knows,
although he modestly refrains from max
ing the ;-lsertion, that the way to Sc
cure all these desirable additions is to
awaken national interest. and that the
President of the United States is the
greatest factor in securing this result
It is for this reason that not only the
residents of the District, but the people
Of the nation, appreciate the value of
his personal interest in the affairs of the
Capital
The value of the assistance of Mr..
Taft in the great work of making Wash
ington a city worthy of this great ma
ton Cannot be overestimated 1t is
pleasing to see that assistance so spon-
taneously, intelligently, and generously
given.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
Vote Against the Lords.

The House of Commons has gone on
record in favor of the measure abolish
ing the veto power of the House of
Lords. The bill not only nullifes the
veto power of the Lords with respect
to matters of financial legislation, but
restricts the powers of the upper cham
Der regarding other important measures
and limits the life of any one Parlia-
ment to five years, instead of seven, as
heretofore. The Lords, of course, will
oppose this bill of Premier Asquith's
Lord Lansdowne already has announced
his intention of presenting a substitute
embodying a project of reform, but there
is little or no doubt of the ultimate
adoption of this Liberal measure, which
means that the veto power of the House
of Lords is doomed, a victim of head
strong craftsmanship which abused it.
sWhile the House of Lords is spoken
of as hereditary, its function is to pro
tect wealth. A majority of the 700 mem
bers owe their position to the success
of some one of their ancestors in amass-
ing large means. A man is not p1ade a
peer in Great Britain unless he has an
income of at least $4,000 a year,
sum which possesses double the pur-
chasing power in England that it
does in this country. The greater
part of the House of Lords are men
of very large wealth. Its members own
nearly all the land in England Lon
don is owned almost entirely by SIX
members of the House of Lords. The
head of the house of the Cecils, to which
Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour be
long. is one of the heaviest owners OF
railroad property in Great Britain. Peers
own many of the coal mines The bank
ing firms are nearly all owned by peers.
The wealth of England thus is con-
centrated m the House of Lords. 1t has
prevented the heavy taxation both OF
lands and of corporations which IS levied
in this country. 1t has maintained the
system under which incomes are taxed
on a uniform plan, while m this country,
in the absence of an income tax, the
man who earns his Irving pays only in
direct taxes.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

WILLIAM NELSON is
naste IN
a
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w. Holland At the OF
her real which
4 s Portsmouth Ohio
life
grandfathers
H New York CITY
Of a Tribune
New andfo the
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The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

claimed. The importance of speedily
prosecuting this long-delayed work can
not be too strongly urged
A great deal could be done for Ana
costa and its vicinity in the way of
street and road improvement but the
people living in that section may well
be thankful that they have not been en-
tirely overlooked. They are entitled to
consideration as tax-paying citizens, and
the fact that they do not contribute to
the glamour of the National Capital by
palatial residences or snowy equipages
ought not to operate to their disad-
vantage.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

Advance notices announce q new YER
sion of Joan of Arc, with the battle OF
Poitiers in the last act. The battle OF
Poitiers was fought in 1856, while the IA
nous Joan was not born until 14o2 Per-
haps this is mere detail, which the thea
ter-going public will overlook
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
WHEN SPRING COMES.

When spring comes and the long unvanted SHOWS
Fade from the shrouded parks. and ltale green
Adventurous points show where the zocun eruzs
And soon the dazzling phalanx win be SEEN
Then. In your fayorite ~hower walk.- my dear.
WIZ t1oops Of happy. living children play;
But the shouts. the laughter shall not hear
For I. dear heart shall not pass that way
Was It not there that bounding at my ide
Last year. m glorious sympathy with spring
You the 6rst czocu suddenly eEied
With musical ssee< cries q welcrmingf
In les hofucrted spota. obsaved q none.
Ny ser. riu strzy. bcrea<s1 fxiorn. s,rne
Liking AsH
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
Changing the Commandments.

Editor The Washington Herald.
With my usual interest. I read your
editorial section this morning and noted
in particular the article entitled The
Commandments" shall esteem it a IA
vor II you will permit a few observa-
tons upon the -rIbject In contrasting
the teaching of the fourth commandment
with the practice in Sabbath observance
you make timely and pertinent comment
when you say, Moreover, children are
much confused by the command to OBJ
serve the seventh day and keep it holy,
whereas Christians observe the first day
This is well put and is of vital impor-
tance to the dogma of Sabbath observ-
ance. The proposed change of the word
ing of the fourth commandment by our
English cousins, therefore, should be well
coined by those whose practice does not
conform to the teaching. But this is not
the special point of your editorial which
1 had in mind
Concerning the fourth commandment,
you hold that while it embodies the
cosmology of the ancient Hebrews, is so
far out of accord with modern science
that it seems hardly worth while to teach
it to children and then require them
to unlearn it, and that no one sup
poses nowadays that the Lord made all of
the earth and the heavens in six days
With all due respect, will 1t not also be
necessary to amend very much more of
the Bible record and literature than that
which concerns the fourth command
ment? 1 think the principle you indorse
with regard to the confusion with which
the child is confronted in the matter OF
Sabbath observance, and in behalf OF
whom the proposed change is desired.
should apply with equal force in regard
to the Bible record of creation. The first
chapter Of Genesis contains the first men
ton of time, taking up in order the
events connected with the first six days
The first verses of chapter relate the
fact that the Lord ceased from his work
on the seventh day. These series OF
events are made the basis of and rea-
son for the Sabbath command. This be-
ing true, I submit that the language of
Genesis, Ill, is as much in need of
change and amendment as is the fourth
commandment
1 do not agree that the fourth COM
mandment should be changed, because it
is part of the law which God spoke and
wrote. Indeed, II cannot be changed
The lawmaker has given no authority
to change His law. We cannot attempt
it without dethroSing God and enthroning
man in the place of Him who ''spake
and It was done, who commanded and it
stood fast" Modern science needs to
agree upon a verdict before asking US
to sci. aside the. testimony of Genesis, l.,
and Exodus, XXX. SANFORD B. HORTON.
Washington, February n
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

Seeing that the sundry civil bin before
Congress contains also a provision Tor
the fortihcation of the Panama Canal
together with an appropriation Of sS,OOO.oOO
for beginning the necessary construction.
may not all controversy on the subject
be regarded as at an end?
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

the receipt of corrupting money were
traced and punished. There must be
two parties to any act of bribery or
political corruption.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

In honor OF the coronation. British wo-
mems hats are to be built IN the shape
of a crown. It will not be difficult for
any clever woman to bring her peach
basket or inverted pail up to date with
a stroke or two of her scissors and a
few beads
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
AN INCONSISTENT MAN.

An INCONSISTENT MAN-
The hapless lady was at whist
uresolute and weak.
It seems she always would insist
On leading from a sneak
Her play was nearly always bad
And always made her husband mad
His constant nagging made the dame
Decide to join club;
And now it seems she plays the game
Much better than her hub.
But matters stand quite as of yore;
Her play still makes her husband sore.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

So far only Brazil and Argentina have
recognized the new republic Of Portugal.
The United States is still silent.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

A member of the French Chamber Of
Deputies made the remark in the house
that a big navy was inimical to peace,
whereupon the French minister of war,
who was present, dropped dead.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

'T attribute my insolvency to being
short of money" said a bankrupt in
court the other day. This is true enough
to be funny.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27

A man yawning during a prolonged
speech dislocated his jaw. We trust
Senator JEFF Davis will read this.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
A. IN A Eriend-

You seem to be very fond of that fat
friend OF yours"
Yes; he's a rarity in his way. He
bears me no malice for being fairly sue
cessfuI."
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
PracticaI Preparation.

'Can you give me few lessons in
elocution7 I wish to 1T myself for the
stage
VERY good, young lady. Shall we
begin with Juliet's balcony scene?''
NO; teach me to say Here come the
soldiers properly. 1 must get an en-
gagement at once"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-27
Under Suspicion

rs your friend a cowboy"
He claims to be a cowboy, but think
he got his dialect out OF a novel"