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The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

eral government and the District three
years from now. when the unfunded debt
had been paid, but he added:
1 do not think that the citizens need
fear that Congress will do anything in
lmical to the best interests OF the Dis
tTict. do not feel that way. and I do
not know that any such feeling exists"
The Washington Herald was commend
ed everywhere for the stand it has taken
IN behalf of District interests in opposi-
tton to the agitation. Among those who
praised The Herald was Mr.. Charles F.
Wallraf, who said that he could not un-
deTstand why the attempt to injure the
District should be made with such per-
sistenCe.
There has been no definite statement
from any one, and Congress is not in
session, as The Washington Herald point
ed out he said. and until the move
ment has taken positive shape 1 do not
see why 1t should he given such publicity.
do not believe that there is any danger
OF Congress and the President agreeing
to radical change in the organic act
Mr.. E. c. Bralnerd said that the mat
ter was too absurd TO be seriously con-
sidered. The agittion.'' he said. is most
unfortunate. Even If one or two men
should plan an attack upon the District
OF such revolutionary and radical ma
ture, the majority of the House and Sem
ate would never agree to It. The course
that is being pursued will, however, give
substance and impetus to a rumor which
ought never to have been treated seri-
ously. The members of Congress are not
preJudiced against the District. They have
a pride in the National Capital. and they
know that this is not a commercial city.
1t cannot be, in the very nature of things,
and a system which might do for New
York or Chicago would be most unfair to
Washington. Congress has too much
sense to take any step which would i'm
peril the progress of the Capital. For
these reasons I deprecate this absurd and
useless agitation"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Roosevelt and the Panama Canal.

There is not the slightest note Of
apology or defense in Mr.. Roosevelt's
explanation OF the manner in which the
republic of Panama was wrested from
Colombia and the way opened for the
construction of the Isthmian Canal
On the contrary, Mr.. Roosevelt insists
that the whole story constitutes one OF
the most honorable chapters in Ameri-
can history.
BE it remembered he says, that
unless l had acted as | did act there
would now be no Panama Canal" This
is unquestionably true He belongs to
the class of executives who do things.
and glories in the fact when the in
terest of the American people" he says,
'imperatively demanded that a certain
act should be done and l had the power
to do it. did it. unless it was spccif-
cally prohibited by law" Timid and
selfish Presidents, he asserts. always
sought for excuses upon which to pred
icate nonaction; he, on the contrary.
was not afraid to take the responsibility
for using for the good of the people
the great powers of a great Office.
So determined was Mr.. Roosevelt
to encompass the construction of the
Panama Canal that he seems to have
been willing to overcome the antlg-
onism of Colombia at any cost When,
however, the people Of the Panama
Zone found themselves in a position
in which their interests were identical
with the interests OF the United States"
it was an easy matter to revolt and
secure the intervention of the United
States. The result was that the re-
public of Panama was recognized. and
then the construction Of the canal was
assured.
Even at this late day Mr.. RooseveIt's
contribution TO history is interesting
The fact that he INDUCES in explana-
ton and assertion indicates that he is
not altogether callous to the criticisms
Of his action
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Saved by His Fist.

From the London Chronicle.
Lord Curzon. when a young man at
college. once found his bad handwriting
stand him n good stead. Writing TWO
letters, one to a relative. the other to a
chum, he incIosed them in the wrong
envelopes II chanced that in tn" second
letter he had made some uncomplimen-
tarv reference to his relative, and on
discovering the mistake he had made
he awaited developments with some
anxiety.
There presently came a letter from the
uncle. Il have tried hard to dccipher
Your epistIe." it ran. but your writing
IS so atrocious that I cannot make head
or tail of it. However. I guess the
drift of it TO he that you need some
money. You rogue. Sc I inclose a check"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
PARISH TO HONOR
FATHER SCHMITT
Pastor of st. JOseph's Will
See Mortgage Burned.

Twenty-Five years continuous service
as pastor of st. Josephs Roman CathO-
lie church will be rounded OJt to-day by
Rev. Valentine F.. Schmitt, the only priest
in the diocese of Washington who fought
in the civil war. Members of the parish
will tender Father Schmitt a grand re-
ception in st. Joseph's School hall, when
several visiting clergymen and practically
every member of the congregation will be
present. One of the happy incidents OF
the programme contemplated is the pre-
sentation Of a handsome purse by the
congregation.
Previous to the reception, Father Schmitt
will entertain the following clergymen at
dinner: Very Rev. Thomas S. Lee. st.
Matthew's; Very Rev. James MaCkin, St
Paul's: Rev. E. L. Buckley. st. Matthew s;
Rev. James Matthews, ST. Cyprians S; Rev.
Patrick Brennan. S. j., Holy Trinity: Rev
p. c. Gavan, chancellor of the ArchdIo-
cese of Baltimore; Rev. John ]. Dillon,
Rev. Joseph Cunnane. Rev. ]. J. Murray,
of Baltimore, and Rev. Ignatius Fealy,
assistant to Father Schmitt, at st. Jo-
seph's.
Dr. George NJ Boyd will present the
parishionerS' purse to Father Schmitt,
after which a musical and literary pro-
gramme will be given. The burning OF
the old mortgage on the church Will De
one of the events of the evening.
Father Schmltt was born in Kisslngen,
Germany, May 4, 1874 He was ordained
June go 1868. and named pastor Of St
Joseph's Church October 8, 1886 During
his pastorate a new church and school
have been built, and the parish has mada
wonderfully progressive strides.
Father SChmitt served in the Tooth
Pennsylvania Volunteers during the civil
war and was present at Lees surrender
at AppomattOx.
The committee in charge OF the cele-
bration consists of Father Fealy, Rich
ard A Curtin, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Ed
ward Buckley W. II. Foy. c. J. Sitzleyr
c. S Kane, Joseph Audrey Copman. ].
]. Burch. w II. Marsh, Francis Mar
vim, J. ]. Higgins, George Howe, George
Casper, and Edward Boyd.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
CONGRESS NOT LIKELY
TO CHANGE ORGANIC LAW
Representative Roberts Expresses His Opnion-Busi
ness Men Also Have Faith in Congress.

Members of Congress now in Washing
ton are extremely skeptical of any serious
effort to push a repeal of the organic law
Of the District through the next session
of Congress. and predict 1t would not be
successful If attempted.
Il do not think there is the slightest
possibility that the movement Ben John
son is said to have in mind will be put
through the House at the next session,
said Representative Ernest w. Roberts,
of Massachusetts, last night. The half
and-half system CT revenue raising for the
District, as devised in the organic law,
is the fairest possible way of meeting the
expenses of the Nations Capital. and l
do not think Mr.. Johnsons plan will meet
with serious consideration by the ma
jority OF the House members.
The effect of such 4 move would he
most serious for the future of the Cap
ital, and I think every fair-minded men,
her will appreciate that fact.
Il heard a little talk last session to
the effect that Mr.. Johnson wanted his
investigation of the District with a view
to bringing about some changes in the
organic act relating TO the finances Of
the District I do not think. however,
that the desire for so radical a change
as Mr.. Johnson is said to have in mind
is at all general in the House"
Have Faith in Congress-.
Business interests in Washington, which
have been somewhat perturbed over ar
agitation which has been started and
which contends that the future prosper
ity Of the District is threatened by the
abolition of the half-and-half principle,
were more quiet Yesterday when no sub
sanitation of the story appeared. An in
terview with Representative Burleson
was printed. in which he was quoted as
saying that, in his opinion, there might
be change in the relations Of the Fed
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
AN OCTOBER VACATION.

The big hotel is swathed in gloom;
Ice forms upon the river.
You perch up in your dreary room
And shiYer.
You feel that spooks about you lurk;
1t makes you very creepy.
You try to talk. but find the clerk
Is sleepy.
Nobody sits on porch or lawn,
And you wax glum and GUNNER.
The pretty girls have all been gone
Since summer.
The one lone waiter looks at you
And shakes his head in pity.
You stay four days, then beat it to
The CITY
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Have a Right to Be Heard.

When the District Commissioners
contemplate action which is vital %
the interests of the community, the
people have a right to be heard.
The Chamber OF Commerce very
properly asks that upon occasions of
this character the Commissioners shall
give formal notice by publication. so
that interested parties may have an
opportunity to present their views The
arbitrary action OF the Commissioners
in the matter of increasing the water
rates is characterized by the organiza-
ZION as being unjust and inconsistent
with the spirit and letter of the Con-
stitution of the United States and op-
posed to the principle upon which this
government is founded
The protest is well taken. No sat
isfactory reason can be given why the
people should not be allowed to appear
before the Commissioners and present
their views upon all important ques-
tions
OF course, the Commissioners are
busy, but other Commissioners in the
past, equally engrossed with official du-
ties, found time to grant hearings, and,
in fact. welcomed every expression of
views The present policy of excluding
the public IS both Unfair and unwise.
In this community, where the peo-
pie are voteless and where they must
rely upon cooperation with the munici-
pal authorities, it is absolutely neces- /
sary that the latter should manifest
sympathetic interest in public sentiment. /
This cannot be obtained if business or /;
ganizations and citizens associations /
are ignored. Even if the views pre-
sented are not adopted. their members .
will at least experience the satisfaction .
of having been heard The probability
is, also, that an interchange of facts F.
and arguments with the Commission
ers would lead to better relations
through mutual understanding.
We hope the Chamber of Commerce.
which is displaying most commendable
activity in regard to local affairs. will
persist in its efforts TO secure recogni-
tion for the people of Washington in
the form of public hearings upon all
matters which affect the material and
financial welfare OF the community.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
PLANS NOVEL EVENT.
Sons of Veterans Prepare for En-
tertninment November =.

william r. Gushing Camp. No. 80,
Sons of Veterans. made arrangements
last night at a meeting at the Grand
ARMY Hall for their second annual en-
tertainment and euchre, to be given at
Carroll Institute Hall, 9l6 Tenth street
northwest. November s.
Many prizes will be given at the
euchre, including two gold watches.
Plans were also started for the cele-
hration Of the twentieth anniversary of
the organization Of this camp on De-
cember 10. On this occasion one of the
members of the camp wilT attempt TO
escape from handouts and leg irons
from Libby Prison. while in a box Sc
cured by nails. Many prominent army
men will be invited. as well as members
of patriotic orders in the District. \. e.
Lange will have charge of the music
and c. o. Howard will give history
of the camp.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
ACCIDENT VICTIM BETTER.
Miss Walters, Struck by Bicycle,
Probably viii Recover.

Miss Eva Walters. twenty-four years
old, of 1915 NJ street northwest. who
was run down by a negro bicyClist at
Seventh and D streets northwest yester-
day and seriously injured. will recover
according to the physicians Of the Emer-
gency Hospital. Miss Walters had just
stepped from northbOund Seventh
street car when she was struck. Ihe
bicycIist did not stop to find out how
badly the young woman was injured. nut
rode away.
At first it was thought that the injured
woman had suffered a fracture OF the
skull Her condition improved last night
and the physicians declare that she was
a victim Of conclusion OF the brain in
stead of a fracture.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
BY A. w. MACY.
WHEN WASHINGTON WAS
ANGRY

In 1871 Gen. Arthur ST. Clair
was sent with a little army of
1000 men to break the power of
the Miami Indian confederacy.
His camp was surprised by a
force of Indians under Little Tur-
tie. After three hours desperate
fighting St. Clair was completely
defeated, losing more than half
his men. When news of the dis
aster reached President Wash
ington. his usually calm and be-
nignant spirit gave way to
wrath. Here" he exclaimed, in
a tempest of indignation. ION
this very spot I took leave of
him. 'You have your instruc-
tions.' I said. from the Secretary
of War. I will add but one word
beware of a. surprise: you know
how the Indians fight US And yet,
to suffer that army to he cut to
pieces, hacked. butchered. toma-
hawked. BY a surprise-the very
thing ! guarded him against! o
God! o God. he's worse than a
murderer. How can he answer
to his country! The blood of the
slain is upon him-the curse of
widows and orphans-the curse
of heaven"' Then seating himself
upon the sofa he was silent for a
time: after which he rose and
said to the man who had brought
the message: This must not go
beyond this room. Gen. St. Clair
shall have Justice. looked has
tily through the dispatches, saw
the whole disaster. but not the
particulars. l will receive him
without displeasure. I will hear
him without prejudice. He shall
have full Justice"
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. BoWIes.I
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

one short break, at Albuquerque. The
average cost was from $500 to $1,000
mile, but some parts of it in the
Rockies has cost as high as $1,000 a
mile Even the railroads are aiding the
movement. The Santa Fe system is
building 4 magnificent scenic highway
along the margin of the Grand Canyon.
In the East, there are many earnest
workers along the same line, prominent
among them being Senator Swanson,
of Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
OIL KING GETS RESTLESS

Tarrytown, N. Y, Oct. SIS
John D. Rockefeller going back
into business again? Is he going
to take an active interest in the
affairs of the Standard Oil Com
pany. of which he is the head?
These questions were asked to-
day when 1t became known that
he is having a private telegraph
wire extended to his home on Po-
cantico Hills. 1t was said that
the order for the installation OF
the wire was given by Mr.. Rookie
feller on his return from Cleve-
land yesterday. 1t is learned that
he has engaged a telegrapher
and will soon have him at work.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
No Room for Doubt.

Prom Answers.
The afternoon was warm. holidays were
approaching AMI the teacher was almost
worn out in trying to drum the elements
Of grammar into the wooden craniums of
her pupils.
Now. Jimmy" she said YEARLY. tell
me-would it he proper for you to say
You can't learn me nothing"
Jimmy looked thoughtful for a moment
and then replied in a tone of conviction;
Yes. mum
The teacher sighed
Why. Jimmy" she asked Tell me
why"
And now the answer came quick and
pat:
cause you can't said Jimmy. tri-
umphantly.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
CELEBRATES 74TH BIRTHDAY.
Assistant L. :. Marshal johnson
Congratulated by Friends.

Henry Johnson assistant United States
marshal yesterday celebrated his seven
ty-fourth birthday anniversary and the
forty-fourth year Of government service.
Mr.. johnson received congratulations
froil his numerous friends. among whom
he counts some OF the most prominent
men of the country.
He still recounts with pride how he
shook hands with Henry Clay and other
prominent men. Mr.. Johnson was rec
commended to his first government ap-
pointment by Charles Sumner and to
his present post by Col Theodore Roose-
Velt
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
OPENS SEASON TONIGHT.
Missouri Society to Be Addressed
by Representative Dyer.

Representative L. c. Dyer. Of ST. Louis,
will deliver an address before the Mis-
souri, Society II the District of Column
hia tonight at its opening meeting OF
the season at the New Ebbitt House.
Those in charge OF the affair have pro-
vided a musical programme of unusual
interest. and are expecting a record at
tendance nf rhe members of the society.
All Missourians. whether members Of the
society or not. are invited 10 be present.
Following the entertainment refresh
mcnts will be served.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Remington Boosters Busy.

Officers and members OF the Kensing-
ton (Md) Improvement Association,
which was formed Wednesday night are
working enthusiastically for the success
of the organization, which has for its
object the betterment of Montgomery
County. Joseph w. Buck is president
of the association; George H. Snyder.
treasurer, aad Lewis Merriam, secre-
tary. At a meeting to be held soon a con-
stitution will be adopted. and a definite
plan OF campaign undertaken.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
ROBERT A. OTTE DEAD.
Washington Caterer for Twenty
Years Succumbs at Home.

Robert Adolph Otte, for twenty years
caterer at the Losekam cafe. died yester-
day afternoon at his residence, 203l Ninth
street northwest. He is survived by his
wife and one son. Mr.. Otte was native
of Bavaria and came TO Virginia when a
young man. He taught school in Peters,
burg for some years before coming to
Washington. He was known here to a
host of friends. Mr.. Otte was forty-five
years old and was a member of the Saen-
gerbund and Chess Club.
The funeral will be held Saturday aft
ernoon at o'clock from the Ninth street
residence. Burial will be in Prospect Hill
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Takes JeweIry and Cash.

A thief entered the apartment OF
Mrs. Ora B. Martin, at 1903 C street
southwest, yesterday afternoon, and stole
a gold chain and s. in bills from a bu-
reau drawer. The robbery occurred while
Mrs. Martin was absent from home. The
thief gained entrance to the place
through an open window.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Beginning October !, the sub
scription price of the Daily and
Sunday editions OF The Washing
ton Herald will be As cents per
month. instead OF 40 cents per
month. IS heretofore. The sub
scrIption price of the Daily only
edition will remain unchanged-25
cents per month.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
under surreon's Knife.

Miss Mary E. Davis, who was brought
to Washington from her home In Balls
ton. Va. several days ago suffering from
appendicitis, underwent a surgical oper-
alton at Georgetown University Hospital
yesterday. At a late hour last night
physicians ct the institution said Miss
Davis had stood the operation we'll
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Negro "UpIift" Planned.

A mass meeting was held last night at
the Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church
to discuss plans for evangellzing the
negroes of the alleys and courts OF tho
ci+y. Anonp those who spoke were
Trdpe +. N. Hewlett. Mrs. Robertha
Lawson. Attorney PERI W. Frisby, Rev.
simon p. w. Drew, George w. Mclean,
and Rev. \. A. Lott
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
A Good start.

You may joke about women's conven-
tions, but l think women are pretty wise.
Now. my wite's club appointed a COM
mittee 10 study economy in dress
"Well?"
They started out by going to a mu-
seal comedy"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
A ThnurhtfnI EeIlom.

Y see you are paying the hospital eX
penses OF that painter who fell OFF the
roof"
Yes: he's too good a man to lose. As
he went down. he touched up two or three
places which would have been very hard
to reach
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Trying to Please Everybody.

From the New YORK Void
Congressman Young's description of
President Taft as being "prudently and
aggressively prcgrcssive'' was evidently
calculated to please both ends and the
middle.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
seminoIes Give Dance.

The seminoles gave their second dance
of the season at the National Rifles
Armory last night, with a large attend
ance of the members and friends. The
reception committee was composed Of
C. T. Thorpe, c. L. Bell, E. g. Thorpe.
@. T. Bell, A. u. Turner, and T. A.
Titus.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
A Queer Chap.

What's the trouble with you and your
fiance? Is he Jealous?
WELL he isn't exactly jealous. but he's
what You might call old-fashioned. He
doesn't want me to be engaged TO any
body else"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
Uncle PennywIse Snysi

Some fellers keep continually borrowing
s. and paying YOU back; others save you
a lot of trouble by keeping the first s.
and calling IT square.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
A Former Star.

Had to shake my roommate"
He seemed n nice young man. No
quarrel, I hope?
No; we parted friends, but we had to
part. He was all the time dreaming he
was in a football rush"
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
EIopement by AIrShIp.

Oh, young Lo,a.Hvar is come out Of the
sky;
the wide border he first
learned to fly.
Since nobody else has that kind Of a car,
There's no use in chasing the young
LoChinVar.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
LOSES MONEY WHILE SHOPPING.
Alexandria CVaO Woman Robbed
of Handbag In Counter Rush.

Miss Elizabeth Lacey, of Alexandria.
Va. reported to the police last night
that she had been robbed of her hand
bag in downtown department store,
between l and o'clock yesterday after
noon. The handbag contained several 81
bills and some change. Miss Lacey says
that she left the handbag lying on a
counter while she was looking at some
goods.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

An Ohio man left home thirty years
ago to go squirrel hunting and has lust
returned His family have been hunting
for him all this time
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06
A Lemon.

From the Montgomery Advertiser
A Baltimore girl is suing a man for
$4,000 for hugging her. Obviously this
man squeezed a lemon.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

Seven young women have heen admitted
TO practice before the District Court Of
Appeals, but most women will prefer to
have the men come to court.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The riots succeeding the Mexican cleo
uons must be almost as annoying to the
politicians as grand jury Investigations.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

John D. Rockefeller has furnished pho-
tographs to the newspapers to avoid the
terrors of the kodak. Perhaps he would
like to supply substitutes for the car
toonS of himself
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The Yaqui Indians shot little gold bull
let's at the MeXicans during the revolu-
ton. Nevertheless the Mexicans were
stung
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

Baltimore newspaper wants to know
what Wall street is. We should say It
was a gigantic aggregation OF profit and
loss
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

1t is reported that Col Roosevelt is
going to hunt whales. Other people are
obliged to fish for them
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

President Taft favors a policy Of mu-
tual concession. Well, each side already
comedies that the other is wrong.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The new rivalry among the aviators is
to see who can fall the farthest and sur
Viye,
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The reason that oysters are hard to
catch is that they have a way of lying
low and keeping quiet.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

In the case Of the trusts, voluntary dis
solution is different thing from suicide.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The National Painters Association are
meeting in Richmond. 1t is hoped they
will not be too lavish of their red product
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The trouble with these new comets is
that It is almost impossible to tell heads
from tails. !
The Washington herald., 1911-10-06

The football player is moro fortunate
than most people in that he can some
times win his goa, by kicking