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The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
A Genuine League of Peace.

A great deal of foolish talk has been
INDUCED In in the British and Cont
mental jingo press about the weakening
of the triple entente" We are sur
prised that it has influenced our con-
temporary, the Paris Temps. Singularly
enough, it is IN Austria-Hungary that
the Potsdam interview between Kaiser
and Gar has caused most resent
ment Count Aehrenthaps critics are
complaining that Austria-Hungary is be-
ing dragged everywhere at the tail of
Germany, and at the same moment the
German press is lecturing the count in
an unllind spirit on his attempts to
claim for the dual monarchy larger
role in diplomacy than properly belongs
to it.
The two incidents are full of instruc-
ton. So is the annoyance caused at Con-
stantinople by the Russo-German under
standing. We do not desire to lay much
stress of these incidents. 1t would be as
unwise to do so as it is unwise to mag
nifty the Potsdam occurrences. What is
wanted IN Europe is a proper sense to
see things as they are The triple en-
tente" is as strong to-day as it ever was
Nothing has happened to impair its
solidity. 1t never had, and it has not
now, any aggressive purpose 1t is to-
day still that for which it was created
by the farsighted King Edward of Eng
land-a genuine league of peace
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Persia's American Advisers.


The selection.of FIVE financial experts
of this country, among them Mr.. Nor
gan Shuster, OF this city, to assist the
Persian government in organizing hnan-
cial system, is a compliment to Ameri-
can skill and executive ability. The un-
settled condition of Persia is a legacy
left by the former ruler, Shah Moham-
med Ali, and which the present consti-
tutional government has been unsuccess-
full in allaying. The needs of the coun-
try are the development of its natural
resources and the establishment of peace
and commerce. To secure money for
these purposes Joint loan of 100000
from England and Russia was proposed,
but as these countries insisted upon
supervision over the expenditure, the
negotiations ceased The offer from
Germany seems to have implied the
granting OF great concessions. The
proposition to sell the crown Jewels was
not accepted, as the price that could be
realized at forced auction would not
bring sum adequate to what was needed.
A tax on salt was problematical, and a
plan for an internal loan failed because
it was known that not more than third
of the amount collected would reach the
central treasury.
While the financial problem is a diff
cult one, there is no reason why it
should not be solved. The debt of Per
sia to foreign nations consists of about
$I7,oooooo, borrowed in Russia in 1000
for seventy-fve years. Part of the
country is rich in natural resources, and
grants or concessions unrestricted by
the domination of a foreign power
should yield good returns. The revenues
in 1908, derived from land\tax, Crown
lands, customs, and leases of monopolies,
were estimated at $35yoooooo Even in
spite of the disturbed condition of the
country, reports from Teheran show an
increase of exports and imports of more
than 25 per cent and in the three prov
inces of the south of more than SO per
cent
The ask of financial rehabilitation is
complicated by the influence of Russia
and England upon Persian affairs. The
Russian government has given its as
sent to the present plan on condition
that this step does not create a prece-
dent for the admission of financial ad-
visers from the European powers
England believes that the American ex-
perts will be able to render great service
to Persia, if, as the London Times
hopes, the Persian government will USE
them for Something more effective thar
mere window dressing" 1t still remain:
10 be seen, however. even if the Ameri,
can experts succeed in recognizing the
Persian finances. whether Great Britain
and RGssia VIII Withdraw their troops
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Louisiana Lure for Settlers.

Robert T. Thatcher, of New Orleans,
who is at the New Ebbitt, said last night
that Louisiana is the poor mans para
disc because of the fertility of the soil.
which produces practically anything in
any month of the year.
OF 2S, 100000 acres of land in Louisiana,
said he, only about 100000 acres are
under cultivation. In the northern part
Of the State all of the staple crops of
the Southwest are raised. In the cen
traI portion, rice culture is becoming the
leading industry. The southern lands,
toward the Gulf coast, produce great
quantities Of citrus fruits. 1t is also
from Louisiana that cucumbers, straw
berries, and other early vegetables are
shipped to Chicago for the Christmas
table. Early vegetable and poultry rails
ing are profitable the year around. In
almost any portion of the State the pro-
tection-levee system and drainage projects
have reclaimed thousands of acres Of
land.
'The State looks forward to consider
able more in the way of prominence.
this to come when the Panama Canal
is completed. It is eontended generally
m Louisiana that New Orleans will at
once take rank as one of the greatest
seaports in the world when ships Of all
nations will steam from the Atlantic TO
the Pacific through the Panama Canal"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

have been utilized, European nations
have been active in organizing, equip
ping, and training aerial forces.
France is the leader in military avia-
ton, and now possesses feet of
thirty-two aeroplanes, for which, thus
far, there are thirty-four qualified pilots
at two established military schools of
aviation, with others in training. There
are also five airships, with two under
construction, and plans made for fur
ther increase of the feet, 100000
francs having been appropriated year
ago for the furtherance of military avia-
ton. There is an aeronautical corps,
made up of six companies, laboratory,
and several establishments for expert
ments and training. Seven types of
aeroplanes are included in the French
equipment, it being the purpose of the
government not alone to secure the best
for its military service, but to offer en-
couragement to inventors to aid in the
development of efficiency for commercial
or other uses.
France to-day ranks at the head of
the nations in the promotion of avia-
ton. There are hundreds of privately
owned aeroplanes in France and should
occasion arise for aerial military opera
tons, the government feet would be aug
mented by volunteer corps that could
not be equaled in any other country.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT wELL.KNowN PERSONS.

FRANK other BOOKS Is rS
Julia Frankon the wife of London
Home Journal never dtehU'U
a office boy at thirteen
right is George
fired
SIR HERBERT is the stage name
of HenryP
and Of carnegie
before ne
the politician and hapt
he o writ elected member
Of the reached the voting
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Fortifv Panama Canal.

'T hope the canal will be fortified"
said Sir Horace Plunkett, president of the
Irish Agricultural League, who has re-
turned from a twenty-eight days tour
of the West Indies and the Isthmus of
Panama. He explained that if a universal
peace agreement were feasible, fortifica-
ton would be unnecessary; but this
seems impracticable at present.
The entire policy of the American ma
ton has been so consistently pacific"
said Sir Horace. that believe the world
at large realizes that, should America
fortify the canal. her purpose in doing so
would be purely defensive and not hos
tile" Sir Horace expressed himself as
in favor of the principle of Canadian
reciprocity
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Haiti's Tree of Liberty.

From the London Globe.
In front of the presidential residence
in h4.u is a giant cocOanut tree, but
its leaves are always in the same condi-
ton. In storm or sunshine their serenity
is never disturbed. The tree is the re-
public's tree of liberty. When the re-
public was established it was thought
that a tree should be planted to signal
ize so great an event, but Haiti, it seems,
has but one tree. and that the cocoa
nut tree But the cocoanut tree is hardly
the species to be chosen for a tree of
liberty. for it grows to a good height
and becomes bare as its age increases.
How was the difficulty to be overcome?
1t was a very simple matter. One of
the council suggested that an imitation
cocoanut tree made of zinc should be
ordered from London, with leaves, &c,
painted to represent nature. The idea
was adopted.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
VIEWS AND
INTERVIEWS
Origin of Cigar Bands.

Cigar bands were not originally used
for advertising purposes" said Samuel
S. Freitag, of New York. a wholesale
tobacco dealer of that city, who is at the
Raleigh.
Long ago, when it was common for
Cuban and Spanish maidens to smoke
cigars, Just as they now smoke cigar
cites. the manufacturers of the smaller
cigars started placing bands of manila
paper around their products for the la
dies benefit These bands the women re-
moved and placed on their little fingers,
so that they could flick the ash or the
cigar without soiling or burning them
selves. 1t was many years before the
dealers thought of placing rings of
gaudily colored paper in the place of
these sober and purely utilitarian bands:
but as soon as one man was bright
enough to do it, all the others imme-
diately followed suit
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
weather-wise Allison.

Renowned for his caution in speech and
for his constant refusal to make predic-
tions, the late Senator Allison, of Iowa,
walked out of the Capitol with Senator
Spooner, of Wisconsin, one day.
Why" said Allison. as they reached
the terrace, 'it is raining"
so it is" replied Spooner. casting
wise eye at the sky; but think it will
stop: don't you?"
We'll" said Allison, circumspectly, 1T
ALWAYS has"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MAKING A GARDEN,

II was. the DuSy hour or 4,
When from a city hardware -tore
Emerged a gentleman who bore
hoe,
spade
l wheelbarrow.
From thence our hero promptly went
Into a seed establishment
And for these things his money spent:
l peck of bulbs,
l job lot of shrubs,
! quart of assorted seeds.
He has a garden under way
And If he's fairly lucky, say,
He'll have about the last of May
l squash vine,
l egg plant,
! radish.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Holy Hopeston, Illinois, pays its mayor
the munifcent sum of 50 cents a year,
while its aldermen serve gratis. That
accounts for an investigation by a grand
jury on the charge that as much bribe
money was distributed there as in Yer
million County
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Our Advantage.

which to get a crop of jokes. No patri-
otic fun they see in that historic cherry
tree. The dollar that G. W. hurled
means nothing to their reading world.
They have no fund of anecdote from
which to moralize and quote.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Educational System Wrong.

The world system of education is all
wrong. Civilization should tear down
the costly universities that are turning
out their crudities and look to savagery
for ideal teaching, according to Prof. Ar
thur F.. Sheldon, OF Chicago, who was
seen at the Arlington.
THE trouble with our school system
is that it has been built down instead Of
up. The first universities were erected
in the old countries for the education of
lawyers and doctors. The high schools
followed a preparation for the universi-
ties, and the public schools came last,
paving the way to the high schools In
short, our efforts all lead to the handful
Of scholars at the top, and the larger
world of population is entirely ignorant
Of the learning that secures ultimate
happiness in life, and, of course, this
is the purpose of training. We try to fill
the minds of the children with curricula
and rules. Why. the word education
comes from 'educe,' or lead on Schools
shouldn't strive to cram the brain; they
should let out the positive elements of
the individual
THE law of opposites-positive and neg
ative-is not theory IN mental life, any
more than it is in physical life. We all
admit that light dispels darkness and
that heat removes coldness. Will we not
admit also that courage dspels fear and
that weakness overcomes strength? Edu-
cation should draw out this positive inn
pulse that gives birth to loyalty. adapt
ability, and final success. Teach the
good old laws of carefulness and sense
of time. The boy is late to work; late
again: late once more; fired. Hard luck:
Nature is always on time. Success is
made up of four composites-health, mon
ey. honor. and adaptability to a given
environment"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Tourists learn with satisfaction that
the Treasury Department contemplates
issuing another set of new rules for the
admission of baggage of travellers from
abroad No change, in their opinion
can be for the worse
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Since the French Chamber Of Deputies
has passed a law prohibiting the sale
of bogus champagne. wine drinkers IN
this country are wondering what they
have been imbibing
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Not If Revamped.

1t is a sin to steal a pin,
But it's no crime
When one is broke to use a joke
A second time.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Different at Home.

From the New York Press.
Most of the pride that a man shows IN
his family is when he's Dragging about
IL downtown.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

In a murder trial at Los Angeles a
hypothetical question containing 1000
words was propounded to a witness.
Such a thing is almost enough to make
one keep away from courthouses.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Their Only Use.

do 1 enjoy my meals?" snorted the
indignant dyspeptic. My meals are
merely guide-posts to take medicine be-
fore or after"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
A Drop in Temperature.

'I once proposed to a girl in a con-
servatory."
with what result?'
"a lot of expensive plants were nipped
by FROST
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
More Attractive.

From the st. Louis GlobeDemOcrat
Abraham Lncoln's monument in Wash
ington will not be as tall as the Bunker
Hill spike, but will attract more visitors.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

The old cruiser New York is to be
renamed Saratoga That is a name of
glorious traditions of the American navy
and ought to satisfy the New Workers.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
The Usual spring Ailment.

"The doctor says l have mental indi-
gestion.''
What on earth is that?"
Seems I'm reading more baseball news
than / can assimilate."
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

The story of Washington and the
cherry tree is not any more untrue than
a lot of other tales told about the Father
of His Country
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Modern wizards of finance apparently
find it great deal easier to get into
prison than out
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Martin w. Ltueton enters the New
York Senatorial contest with something
of dash. He forgets that it is the votes
which count
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

To judge from the manner Of his talk
Representative Macon. OF Arkansas, may
contemplate running for Senator from
his State
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

The conservation of our natural re-
sources is lost sight OF now that so many
people are absorbed in the conservation
OF their political resources
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Men who bet that they are able 70
drink a quart of whisky at one sitting
frequently win their bets. but also as
frequently lose their lives
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

What are the people OF Juarez going to
do for the rebels? They gave the city
the biggest boom 1t ever had.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
The Grocer. Prediction.

81 am going to start garden an
nounced Mr.. Subbubs. "a few months
from now won't be kicking about your
prices.f
mo" said the grocer; you'll be won
dering how can afford to sell vegetables
so cheap"
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

It is as natural for the average woman
to get excited over another's wedding as
for a man about his own
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Great Britain and Austria have signed
a convention for arbitration, but no
orders for Dreadnoughts have been can
celed.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Quife nj Home.

Il hear your son has brought home a
timid little bride
well, she isn't so awful backward. at
that She started in right away to inn
prove mothers game of bridge and show
the girls how to dress
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Many a girl who is able TO weep at
will believes she is cut out for an emo
tional actress
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

from Persia, or whether they win hang
on, like the protecting powers in Poland,
until they devour it
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
Parcels Post and Express.

From the Ohio State Journal
There is much conflict of opinion upon
the policy of a parcels post system, and
members of Congress are being worked
on by all sorts of interests and organ
izations: and now come the express COM
panies and reduce their rates to help
along the opponents of the parcels post.
The companies have cut down the rate
where two lines carry to the rate of
one line. 1t used to be that both lines
charged This will amount to a consid-
cradle reduction. for the country seems
to be divided up among the various ex-
press companies. so that it generally
takes two companies TO carry a package
much of a distance.
How much this action will strengthen
the anti-parcels post crowd remains to be
seen. But it will doubtless have much
influence. Those against the parcels post
are better organized. and they seem to
direct their opposition with more energy
than do the friends of the policy.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Both Lima Cavalieri and Bob Chanler
are said to be tired" Good! This makes
it unanimous.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Perhaps Mother Eve began to talk be-
fore she started to think.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23
POLITICAL COMMENT.

From the Albany Journal.
1t doesn't appear that the Progressive
League is as yet even half a league on
ward.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

From the Albany Journal.
1t doesn't appear that the Progressive
League is as yet even half league on
ward.
From the jacksonville Times Union.
Clifford Pinchot has joined the new Re
publican Progressive League and Roose
welt extends his sympathy. After this
it is we'll to note that thirteen Repre-
sentatives sign the roll.
From the Ohio State Journal.
Political opponents in Paris, ILL.,. hav-
all that is needed is an agreement to
keep the agreement.
From the Pittsburg Gazette-TimeS.
Judging from the pictures in the papers
those Mexican revolutionisrs nave better
press agents than taIlors.
Prom the st. Louis Times.
Col Bryan will speak in St. Louis or
The fruit of the tree a silver birch.
no doubt.
From the Atlanta Journal.
MI Taft may lose weight by hard work,
but incidentally ne gains it with the
people.
From the Springfield Republican.
Methods OF business under TIE cor7peti-
tive system differ. IN this country a
trust absorbs it's rival In Haiti the
government kills six revolutionary gen
erals. In each case the war ends.
From the Ohio State Journal
Senator Hepburn now wants to put the
Congressional Record into every home.
but the optimistic view to take is that
it would make that much more old paper
for the Salvation Army man when he
comes around.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Whenever it begins to look as if some
oppressive tariff schedule might actually
be taken off, the protected interests be-
gin to sob as if their hearts would
break over the fate of the poor farmer.
From the Providence Journal.
The Presidents fighting blood is up, and
the whole natiCn-with few unimportant
| exceptions-applauds.
From the Rochester Union.
In his address a Grand Rapids. the
| colonel said it is essential to remember
Abraham LinColn's cool and temperate
wisdom as well as his fiery zeal for
righteousness. If the colonel will just
take this sentence and ponder we'll its
meaning, ne may be able to find a man
in public life to when its advice will
| be very wholesome
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

From the Springfield Republican.
Methods OF business under tue cor7peti-
tive system differ. IN this country
trust absorbs it's rival. In Haiti the
government kills six revolutionary gen.
erals. In each case the war ends.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

the Atlanta JDlTId
Mr.. Taft may lose weight by hard work,
but incidentally ne gains it with the
people.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Judging from the pictures in the papers,
those Mexican revolutionisrs nave better
press agents than taIlors.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Prom the st. Louis Times.
Col Bryan will speak in St. Louis or
The fruit of the tree silver birch.
no doubt.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-23

Senator Hepburn now wants to put the
Congressional Record into every home.
but the optimistic view to take is that
it would make that much more old paper
for the Salvation Army man when he
comes around
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-07-11
PowNAL CENTER

Clinton Kately lost one of his
horses last week from the heat.
Bert Blanchard and family are at
David Towslee's for a vacation dur
ing this hot spell.
Mrs. George Phelps and daughter
of Bennington visited Mrs. G. II. My
ers one day last week.
The hot wave is upon us again
and it is most impossible to work,
but some are trying to hay it.
Miss Bessie Reynolds spent a part
Of last week visiting friends in Pitts
field and witnessed the celebration
on the Fourth.
Joseph NJ. Taylor of New York
City, who has been at F. f. Mason's
for the past two weeks. returned TO
New York Monday of this week.
The Y. M. c. A. of Troy are in
camp at Barber's Pond trying to
keep cool and is considered one OF
the best places for camping known in
these parts.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Dean and grand
daughter, Ruth d. Mason took a troll
ley ride to Bennington Sunday after
noon and visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Tiff for a few hours, returning on the
s o'clock car. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Bushnell came on same car to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Sweet for an hour or so
Mr. Barber and Mr. Dryer held a
service in Union church Sunday al
10 80 and 4. 80 p. m A fair atten
dance was out to hear what was to be
learned. Mr.. Barber's sermon was
very good giving us his views ant
belief of the Bible and giving his
hearers the same privilege to inter
pref the Scripture and form their owl
beliefs, which was very comendabl'
| in him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-07-11
PLAYS and PLAYERS

"Pomander Walk" though written
by an English dramatist, had its first
production in. this country 1t was
so successful that the play is to be
presented in London.
A new play, entitled Baxter Part
ner," is to be produced in New York
next season 1t is the work OF a
Young ST. Louis lawyer.
Owen Davis is writing a new book
for Little Memo, which is to be re-
yived by A. H. Woods, with the orig
inal music by Victor Herbert
George NJ. Conan has gone to At
lantic City, n j., and will spend his
vacation in writing two new musical
plays for the coming season.
Blanche Ring is to appear next sea-
son in "The Wall Street Girl, by
Edgar Selwyn, Margaret Mayo, Otto
Hauerbach and j. Karl Hoschna.
Logan Paul has been engaged for
the role OF the judge in THE Night
Riders" and his daughter. Phyllis
Paul, for the part OF the judges
daughter.
The first new play which John Cort
will produce during the coming sea
son will be Sadie" The production
will take place in New York late in
October.
Fred Niblo who is to resume the
title role in "The Fortune Hunter
early in September has just been
elected president of the Actors So
ciety of America.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-07-11
NEW LAUNDRY

The Model Laundry will be open
for business July 10. Corner Main
and Stafford streets An kinds OF
work we'll and promptly done. Work
called for and delivered Telephone
l5l.M.
o. L. Gates