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The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Our Waterways-A Comparison.

Anent the approaching sixth annual
convention of the Lakes-to-the-G Gull
Deep Waterway Association, which
meets at Chicago early next month, il
may be of interest to look into the re-
port of the delegates of the British
Board of Trade who were sent to this
country to make an exhaustive study of
our inland waterways.
These envoys have expressed surprise
at the neglect of our natural waterways.
They seem to have been especially i'm
pressed with the condition of the lower
Mississippi and made an interesting
comparison of the traffic on that great
river and on the German Rhine Al
though the Mississippi is many times
larger and longer than the Rhine, traf-
&c on the latter is II8 times more
voluminous. The United States gov
.rnment has, however, expended more in
twenty years in improving the Missis-
sippi, between St. Louis and Cairo. a
distance of only zoo miles, than the Ger
man government has spent in improving
the Rhine for its entire navigable length
of 355 miles within German territory,
between Strasburg and the Dutch from
tier, where that stream is within short
distance of the sea. When one comes
to think of what possibilities there are
for enlarged traffic on the Mississippi
and its navigable branches, and the
small proportion OF realization, the con
vietion forces itself upon us that the
criticism of the British delegates has
some foundation.
Il would seem that an impracticabIe
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Treat All Sections Alike.

The District Commissioners propose
to make another effort to secure the
purchase OF property in the neighbor-
hood of Rock Creek Park known as the
Klingle Valley tract, In all probability
the land should be acquired. although it
must not be forgotten that the Rock
Creek and Geological parks now COM
prise more than 1900 acres.
1t is to be hoped that the Commis-
sioners i'll their anxiety to secure the
Klingle Valley tract will not overlook
the fact that there are other sections
of the city sadly in need of parks There
is not a single reservation. much less
a park Of any proportions. directly
north of Thomas and Iowa circles,
while in the eastern and northeastern
parts Of the city the same unfortunate
lack of open spaces prevails, with the
exception of Lincoln Park 1t is not
necessary to go into detail as to the
reason why the people Of these sections
have been neglected and ignored. The
fact remains that they have not been
treated with fairness IN the past.
For this reason the proposed acqui-
Sition of the Mount Hamilton property
commends itself. but the Commission
ers, who represent the entire District,
ought to go even further and see that
the localities hitherto overlooked re-
ceive the attention TO which they are
justly entitled.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Greeting Mrs. Dix.

From the New York Press
Up in Glen Falls. where nobody is bet
ter known than Gov. Dix. they are tell
ing how one Gregory of that town greet
ed the wife of the commander-in-chief
of the army and navy of the State OF
New York Gregory was in o. C. Smiths S
store when he noticed, standing in front,
an automobile IN which was a woman.
Who's that" asked Gregory.
Gov Dix's wife" was the answer.
Thereupon Gregory, going outside,
stepped up to the motor car and clapped
the lady on the shoulder, exclaiming,
How are you, Mattie?''
At the look which he received from her
he fed back into the store.
who did you say she was?" he gasped.
Gov. Dixs wife"
oh" moaned the cordial Gregory. Il
thought you said Uncle Dicks wife"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Most Wonderful Toy RAILWAY.

From the London Chronicle.
Eaton. where the Duke of Westminster
has been entertaining King Alfonso, pos
sesses one of the most wonderful toy
railways in the world. 1t was built in
1896 by the grandfather of the present
duke, under the superintendent of Sir
Arthur Haywood, for the purpose of
carrying coal and other supplies TO Eaton
Hall from the Great Western station,
four miles away, but 1t is now used also
as a passenger line for conveying the
dukes guests from one part of the estate
to another. The gauge is only fifteen
inches, and the rolling stock, comprising
two engines and fifty trolleys, wagons,
and passenger coaches, is constructed on
a proportionate scale. The initial cost
of theBrailway was $4,000, and 1t is said
TO be worked at a weekly expense Of s5.
King Edward travelled several times on
this Eaton railway.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
INCOME IS HELD UP.

Mrs. Hutchins' Petition for Al
lOwance Goes Over.
The case of Mrs. Rose Keeling Hutch
ins, wife of Stilson Hutchins, yesterday
was brought to the attention of Justice
Gould by Attorney J. NJ. Chamberlin, who
called the courts attention to the Pc
titiOn filed last week by Mrs Hutchins,
asking for an order making available the
$500 recommended by Auditor Dent to
be paid her monthly. Mr.. Chamberlin re-
quested that the matter stand over until
to-day to await the arrival of Mr.. Git
tings, his partner.
This was opposed by Attorney f. c.
Brandenburg. who represents Mr.. Hutch
ins and Mr.. Dante, trustee, on the ground
that the rules of court allowed fifteen
days for exceptions on ali reports of the
auditors. Justice Gould concurred in this
view and the matter will now go over
for fifteen days.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Joy at Mount Rainier.

Once again Mount Rainier emerges
into the limelight. 1t is the cynosure
of a million eyes, the envy of Bright
wood, Rockville. and Silver Spring. Its
streets echo with the tread OF thou
sands of visitors and the spirit of rev.
elry stirs its atmosphere
For Mount Rainier is in the throes
of three days fete. There is dancing
and bread-making there are athletic
sports which test the muscle and en-
durance of the youthful citizens. and
mingling with the soughing of the wind
in the trees is the music of military
band. Even the aeroplanes, as they soar
through the air, take occasion to fiy
over the enterprising metropolis OF
Prince George County. Nature and art
join hand in hand to give Mount Rain
ier the best that can be produced, and
the carnivals of Venice are tame in
comparison. From the railroad track
to the bungalow OF Robert Emmet
Joyce, and from Boswell's store to the
home OF his honor the mayor, Joseph
Theophilus Kirk Plant. there is nothing
but JOY and felcitation The crowds
palpitate with excitement and thrill
with delight
There is. however, some danger in
this season of hilarity. When the good
people of Mount Rainier stay up later
than 9 o'clock they disarrange their con-
stitutions and lose much-needed rest.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
HOW ONE SHIP FOUGHT A
WHOLE FLEET.

"4AOA@C
On August 81, 1891, a British
meet OF six vessels lay quietly at
anchor near the Azores. Sudden
ly, and almost without warning,
a great Spanish armada of fifty
d three ships bore down upon them.
CONSERVATION seized the admiral,
and he fed precipitately with his
flagship, commanding the others
to follow. They did so-aIl but
one, the Revenge. Aboard that
vessel was grim Richard Glen
Vile, the vice admiral. He
scorned to fee. and when the
Spaniards called upon him to sur
render he contemptuously re-
fused. He had about 40 men fit
for fighting. but he told the
Spaniards he was going to cut
through their line. Glaring
round upon his crew. who feared
him more than they did the enc
my. he ordered them to attack
the Spanish ships: For fifteen
hours the battle ragged, Glenville
alternately cheering, storming.
praying. and devoting the Span
iards to perdition. He yielded
only when less than twenty of
his men could stand up to fight,
and he himself was mortally
wounded. When it was all over
the Spanish figured out their
losses thus: Two ships sunk, fif-
teen more or less damaged, more
than 1000 men killed and wound
ed. and by one little English ship.
Copyright. l9ll, BY Joseph B. BoWIeEl
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
PEPPERY PARAGRAPHS.

From the Atlanta Journal
Oklahoma might try the recall in the
case of Judge Lynch.
From the Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
The Sotherns make the 999th newly
wed couple that have told the press
this summer we're perfectly happy"
From Country Town Sayings
When a woman pretends TO be a saint,
she is usually modest; she claims nc
more than that she does not eat as
much as man, or chew tobacco OF
swear. or care to own a shotgun. but
when a man becomes a saint. he wants
to save everybody. reduce taxes and
railroad rates, and call an international
peace congress.
From the Rochester Evening Times.
The governor Of Oklahoma says that
II necessary he will deputize 10000 men
TO put a stop to the Illegal liquor traffic
in that State But who will he deputize
TO keep a watch on the 100000?
From the Pittsburg Pos.
Great men cannot be kept apart.
Jack johnson has shaken hands with
ex-king Manuel.
From the Columbia State.
The Grizzly Bear Dance is the latest
thing at Newport. Evidently one OF
those "cuddle up a little closer affairs.
From the New York sun.
To-day. with Lloyd-George as its Da-
vid Wales looks for church disestablish-
ment and home rule till 1t can resume
its supremacy over Britain.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The Chamber of Commerce will take
official cognizance of the proposed CEN
tennial celebration of the close of the
war of 1872 and the sesqui-centennial of
the close of the civil war at a meeting
of its board of directors tonight
COMBINE THREE EVENTS.
The proposal that these anniversaries
be combined with the celebration of the
opening of the Panama Canal in 1915,
first broached by The Washington Her
aid, and since indorsed by hundreds Of
leaders in Washington's commercial and
oficial life, will be embodied in a reso-
luton which will be introduced by Sec
retary Grant in behalf Of Isaac Cans.
chairman OF the publicity committee OF
the Chamber, and a member of its d.
rectorate.
The resolution follows:
Resolved by the board of directors
of the Chamber of Commerce. That we
heartily approve the centennial cele-
bration in the District Of Columbia
in 1915
BE it further resolved, That We
believe it within the province Of the
Board of Commissioners, and re-
spectfully request said board TO name
a committee of 100 citizens to have
full charge of said celebration
That Mr.. Cans resolution will bs
adopted without opposition is taken as
an assured fact in the face of the hearty
Endorsement of the proposition. Although
first broached little more than a week
ago. the plan has been taken up and
enthusiastically commended by all who
have been approached on the PROPOSE
ton.
Commissioners Favor Plan.
The proposal that the Commissioners
name a committee of 100 citizens to take
charge of the big affair is considered
an excellent one, and little doubt IS en-
tertained that the Commissioners will
gladly assume their share of the plan
ming for the celebration. Mr.. Rudolph,
president of the board, already has come
out in favor Of the cele bratiOn, and has
expressed himself as willing to 20 all in
his power to further the plan.
With ? committee of 100 influential citi-
zens behind 1t, II is believed the plan
will be assured Of success. The commit
tee, 1t is understood, would be asked to
act in much the same capacity as does
the inaugural committee.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Thanks to The Herald.

Editor The Washington Herald:
take this opportunity 10 express to
you my appreciation for the help which
you have given the movement for the
establishment Of colored business high
school, In many, many direct and IN
direct ways The washington Herald has
aided us, and am sure that when the
movement reaches its fruition The Herald
may point with pardonable pride to its
boosts toward that end.
GEORGE d. MURRAY.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
DIDN'T KNOW HUGHES.
Post-office Clerk Wrote Deceased"
on Letter for Him. -

New York, Sept 5.-A striking instance
of mental lapse en- the part of some
employe in the post-ofice at Washing
ton, is evidenced by a letter Just re-
turned TO this city.
The envelope was addressed to Hon
Charles E. Hughes, Washington, D. c."
OF course. it was intended for Justice
Hughes, of the United States Supreme
Court, and one would suppose that the
name would nave been recognized at
once. But the word deceased was
written across the envelope by the postal
clerk, and the letter came back within
forty-eight hours to the New York
sender.
Charles ]. Hughes. of Denver, elected
to the United States Senate from Colo
rado in 1903 died in January last The
postal clerk undoubtedly was thinking of
him.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Grant Will Present
Request for Committee

Mr.. Thomas Grant, Chamber OF
Commerce, City.
Dear Mr.. Grant: AS 1 may not
be here for the next meeting OF
the directors of the Chamber or
Of Commerce, I wish you would
see that the matter is brought up
about the celebration in 1915 that
The Washington Herald has now
in contemplation.
Kindly frame such a resolution
in my name as chairman OF the
publicity committee, and favor
yours, very truly
(Signed) ISAAC CANS.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
EsPERANTISTs TO ORGANIZE.
Two Study Glasses VIII BE Formed
mt Ingram Church.

The Ingram Memorial Esperanto Club
discussed plans last night at its meeting
at the Ingram Memorial Church, Tenth
street and Massachusetts, avenue north
east, .or the organization of interme-
date and advanced classes, to begin
about October l.
Although there was a good attendance
OF the members OF the club. 1t was de-
cided to postpone the business meeting
scheduled for last night for one week
DR.. d. c. Sherman had charge of the
meeting, and following the action post
poning the business session the members
formed In one class and three leaders
took charge Of the lesson. each reading
and answering questions for thirty miu-
utes
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
YOUNG TAFT CANNOT FLY.
President Refuses to Let Son Take
Trim in Air,

President Refuses to Let Son Take
Trip in Air.
Boston, Sept. 5-Charlie Taft was a
visitor to the aviation field at Squantum
to-day and an interested spectator at the
flights.
He was especially interested in the
flying Of Tom SOpwith. the English avia-
tor, with whom he struck up quite a
friendship. The two had a talk on fly
ing, which wound up with Sopwith Of
fering to take the Presidents son up in
the air.
Charlie was eager to go and at once
got into communication by telephone
with his father at Beverly.
The President, however, set his foot
down hard on his sons proposal and
emphatically told Charlie over the wire
not to dare to venture up with the
aviator.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
ROYAL WAYFARERs.

Monarchs now without throne
Plod around through Europe's dust,
Very thankful for q bone
Or a crust.
Brother monarchs with a roof
Give them shelter in their need;
But they soon must take the hoof
And proceed.
They proceed, a motley throng,
Down the highway in row.
No one wants them very long,
Don't you know.
In the byways, homeless things,
In the hedges they must lurk.
Europe has a lot of kings
Out Of work.
The Usual Treating Formula.
Have a Turkish bath with me, old
chap?"
Just had a Turkish bath with Wom'
bat"
We'll, another won't hurt you any.
Trying to Fill 1t.
We haven't got half the ingredients
on this prescription" declared the ne"
clerk.
by goIly, this amt a prescription
said the druggist. This is Chinese
laundry check"
At Last.
The Swiss must now for airships fall,
BY gravy!
1t looks as II they must install
A navy.
Anticipating n Treat.
What do you want TO hang around
here for all day? Didn't you ever see
gang Of men putting in a pane Of plate
glass before?"
I thought maybe they'd let It fall"
PerverSe Girls.
Your three daughters should be a
great comfort to you"
They should be. but they amt de-
clared Mrs. watts-Trumps They all
prefer sewing and cooking to bridge"
A Brutal Brute.
Men are hopeless brutes."
How, now7'
A beautiful actress gave up the stage
because she wanted to darn socks. and
then her husband insisted on wearing
hoIe-prOof hosiery"
Uncle Pennywise Saysi
How about these here soulmates? Kin
any OF them cook?
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
MAsoNs DISCUSS PLANS.
Form Preliminary Ideas for Temple
Corner Stone Laying.

preliminary meeting of the exec
utive committee which will have charge
of the ceremonies in connection with
the laying of the corner stone of the
new House of the Temple, Scottish
Rite, was held last night. with the
Grand Master of Masons Of the District,
J. Claude KEEPER, at the New Masonic
Temple.
John A. Lacy, chairman of the com
mittee, presided. Discussion or plans
occupied most of the time of the meet
ing. and the committee decldeo 10 holu
the Scottish Rite Temple. Third and E
streets northwest, when II Is expected
definite plans for the ceremonies will
he decided upon.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
FIREMEN HOLD MEETING.
Veterans Get Reports on Transfer
of Pictures.

The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's As
sociation held its regular meeting last
night in the engine room at the old
Union Engine House, Nineteenth and
H streets northwest, and the ladies'
auxiliary met in the hall in the same
building.
FH. KahIert, president of the Vet
eran Firemen, presided. Julius Strobel
reported that the pictures belonging to
the firemen. which had formerly hung
in the hall. had been transferred to the
engine room.
The ladies' auxiliary was we'll attend
ed, and Mrs. BERTHE Belt, president, pre-
sided.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Mt, Leeds charters Yacht.

London, Sept. 5.-Mrs. William B.
Leeds has chartered the yacht Seminars,
the property OF Lord Anglesey. for q
Measure cruise in the Adriatic. She will
probably be accompanied by Lady Sarah
Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

sat one in my fig trees shade, and watched
he piled his spade The old and his steps weak
and deep were the burrows upon his cheek.
WORIH grieved for him. as he bravely wrought for
WIIU r his task was hard and the day was hot; and
the paltry wage that the diggers get won't
buy them napkins to dry their "Old man." said with
friendly smile do you really think that your fes worth while?
With red bandana he mopped his head and leaned his weight
his spade and said: the happest town. Last night
married the Widow Brown Then the bridegroom turned to
his yawnne ditch his glad and his life rich
It often bapoens ehn that those who draw sympathy
for their woes get more from life than pamperd guys who
feed on Holsters and shrmps and pies WALT MASON
Copyright y
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Malt Plant be- nnrn.a

Keywaskum, WIS.,. Sept. 5-A loss of
$550ooO was caused by FIRE in the Rosen-
helmer malt and grain plant to-day, and
the village itself narrowly escaped de.
structton
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
shoot Park watchman.

Chicago. Sept. 5.-After binding. gag
ging. and fatally shooting George Pnster.
night watchman. three masked robbers
went through the concessions at Ra-
vinia Park. an amusement resort, early
to-day and escaped with $500
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
BOARD WILL ASK
|. FOR A COMMITTEE
Of 100 CITIZENS
Chamber of Commerce Men,
bers Favor 1915 Events.
is UP TO COMMISSIONERS
No Opposition Expected to Isaac
Cans Measure.
is UP TO COMMISSIONERS

Official COEniZance of the Proposed
Centennial Celebration and Other
Events to BE Given at Meeting.
Plan Is automatically Com
mended by Washington Business
Men-COmm mmIssiOnerS Favor Plan.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The hoboes want the churches and
schOolhOuses opened to them. Perhaps
If some OF them had attended school and
church more regularly in their youth they
would not have become hoboeS.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Post-omce Ii Robbed.

Norwood. N. Y. Sept. 6-Yeggs dyna-
mited the local post-ofice early to-day,
getting away with a heavy haul OF
stamps and money.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

Dorothy Dix says women are ignorant
OF hnanciering. Evidently she never
stood behind the bargain counter of a
dry goods store.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

J.. Eads How wants to make the
hoboes prosperous. Naturally, all of
them are anxious to know How.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

Alexandria County may be the smallest
one in the country. but It seems to have
as much politics TO the square mile as
any other.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

Sir Alfred Austin seems to have made
a big hit with his countrymen by re-
framing from writing a coronation ode.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The Texas man who carried a $ bill
for thirty years and then invested it in
mining stocks must have gotten very
tired of II.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The conscience fund of the Treasury
Department has received contribution
Of $500, II the sender really secured a
clear conscience thereby, 1t would have
been cheap az twice the money.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The man who was fined for calling a
witness a liar in Police Court should have
known that privilege belongs only to
lawyers.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

II Bishop Prey can succeed in induc-
ing that Newport crowd TO pray he viii
deserve praise
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

1t has been demonstrated at Coney
Island that the roller coaster may be as
dangerous as the aeroplane.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The news that Paris has abolished the
speed limit for automobiles win come
as surprise 10 those who didn't know
that Paris ever. had any kind Of speed
limit
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
Noted Engrnver pena.

Paris. Sept. 5.-M. Leopold Flameng.
the noted French engraver, died at his
home here to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
TAKE INDIAN HEAD TRIP.
Council Enjoys Moonlight JOurne
on River.

The moonlight trip to Indian Head,
which was postponed by the Particular
Council OF the Society of ST. Vincent de
Paul, from last Wednesday night, was
we'll attended last night.
When the steamer Charles Manchester
left the Seventh street wharf 1t was
crowded with excursionists, and all re-
turned later in happy spirits. A band
furnished music on the trip.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

The news from Mexico makes the
Maryland and Virginia primaries seem
very tame.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

Barely opened, the cunning season
promptly furnished its first victim.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

a London scientist claims to have a
machine that can fly like a bird. more
important thing is TO get one that will
alight like a bird.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06
The Usual Treating Formula.

Have a Turkish bath with me, old
chap"
Just had a Turkish bath with Wom-
bat"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-06

How about these here soulmates? Kir
any OF them cook?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-06-28

body who really needs 1t and can ap-
preciate il, comes along.
You will be amazed at the rescue OF
the child. the bravery of the bucket
brigade and the total destruction Of
the house. W
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-06-28
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matches, she naturally does so, and
sets the place on fire. The big sister
hears the news while she is telling the
man she hates that she will marry him.
She runs off to the fire followed by
her unwelcome sutton.
There she finds the house blazing
fierce. She tries to enter the place but
is held back Her unwelcome sutton
has a chance to win her love, but is not
man enough to make good. But the
lad she always loved proves to be the
man for the emergency, dashes through
fire and smoke and saves the little girl
The big sister decides that she will
not sacrifice herself. that somehow, in
some way they will get along. She
spurns her wealthy sutton, and he goes
away, vowing vengeance.
And good fortune comes through the
fire. The little girl is playing around
the fire ruins, delighted at the scenes
Of disorder, and comes upon the treas
ure hidden years and years ago by the
faithful servant Of her ancestors. II
came at the right time and proved that
sometimes buried treasure is best
buried until the time comes that some