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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
No District Day in the House.

In accordance with the programme of
the leaders of the House of Represent
atives, the consideration OF District leg
islation was yesterday denied 1t is I'M
session, the District of Columbia was
not afforded an opportunity to secure the
enactment of much needed legislation.
The Congress of the United States is
the local legislature of the Washington
people. 1t is the only Legislative body
to which they can appeal. and under the
Federal Constitution and the laws it is
their last resort. Under these circum-
stances. il is to he regretted that their
claims to recognition should be ignored
1t is still more unfortunate that their po-
sition is not fully recognized by the Con-
sress.
The bill providing for a retirement
fund for the teachers of the public
schools was only one of the many meas
ures which should have been considered.
We feel certain that these teachers. who
are rendering splendid service, will ap-
nreciate the fight which was made in
:heir behalf. and the thanks of the Ma
tional Capital due to the hundred or
NOR members who braved the dis
pleasure of the House leaders by voting
for consideration of District measures.
Under the circumstances, this was re-
markable showing, and the members VINO
registered their names in behalf of a
consideration for District affairs deserve
d place in the roll of honor
Perhaps. some of these days the people
of the District will receive in Congress
the attention p which they are properly
entitled
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

visiting ,sightseer the other day Its
the way the drivers. or, rather, the
megaphonists that belong to the seeing
Washington autos. can stand along the
sidewalk and spot strangers in town, in
Guiding me-
Now. how do they know I'm not a
secretary to some legation. or a Capitol
messenger. or a man of means spending
the winter in Washington? What is
there about me to indicate that l don't
belong here? Do l go, gawking along the
street like a rube on his way to be gold
bricked? SO far as / can see from a cur
sorry examination of myself. I'm dressed
just conservatively and respectfully
enough to attract no attention at all, and
! try to wear the sagacious look Of a
man who's been everywhere and seen
practically all there is to see. But it's
no use. l haven't walked down Pennsyl-
that one of these big look-and-listen car
conductors doesn't place himself squarely
IN front Of me on the sidewalk and tell
me how far | can ride for a mere triie
I'm New York it could be easily enough
explained. l might be throwing my third
vertebrate out Of place trying to see
where the Metropolitan tower or the
Singer Building leaves off. But there
are no high buildings or anything else
along Pennsylvania avenue to attract
ones attention. unless it's the necessity
of lodging newsboys on roller skates.
So l take it that / must be one of the
open-eyed and open mouthed type of
visitor that just naturally looks mysti-
fed and out Of place the minute he
strays out of sigh of the old mill in his
native town
Associate Justice Hughes. Of the Su-
preme Court, and Senator Beveridge
cause more ordinations of surprise
from Washington visitors than any other
celebrities in town. Everybody who has
their pictures is surprised that the In
diana Senator hasn't black hair and
Hughes raven black whskers. Sandy
hair such as Beveridse's, which is now
becoming heavily tinged with gray looks
dark in a photograph. Same way with
the Hughes whiskers
Frederic J. Haskin. the eminent special
correspondent for nearly all the news
papers in the United States. called in
s'enographer one day and dictated a
business letter to a man in distant
State
When the letter was about to he sealed
up for mailing. the stenographer inter-
rupted the operation timidly and inquired
if he wanted the closing phrase to go just
as il was.
Haskin looked where she pointed.
Awaiting your reply. l am. yours in
haste were the last words before his
signature. I'm haste.'' mind you. and
Yet the letter consisted of four CLOSELY
typewriter pages.
We'll how're things going. SENATOR"
inquired one of Senator Depew's COL
leagues as the retiring Senator from
New York entered an elevator in the
Senate wing the other morning
oh, I'm mighty busy" replied Depew.
When I'm not fighting old age I'm
studying up on how to deport ones self
as private citizen
Copyright. 1871 by Fred C. KeryD
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
HUMAN NATURE IN WASHINGTON
Bp FRED C.. KELLY.

Common belief has it that Senator Bur
ton possesses no more sense Of humol
than robin.
But something happened a few months
ago to excite the suspicion that Burton
may have quiet sense of humor 1ftel
ALL
A man back in Cleveland, Ohio where
Burton comes from. received letter
from a one-time acquaintance who was
postmaster at Blankville. Ohio. The
Blankville man was anxious to stick or
for another term and he asked his Cleve-
land friend to write to Senator Burton ir
his behalf
The Cleveland man had only a moder.
ate acquaintance with the Blankville
postmaster. but he had always heard
him spoken of as an honest sort of plod-
der. so he felt that he would be just as
harmless in a country post-office as any
where else. And being an accommodate
ing sort of person himself. he called in a
stenographer and FASTENED to dictate the
letter Of Endorsement to Burton as re-
quested.
1t is an easy matter to sit back in a
leather-cushioned swivel chair and dictate
to a stenographer, and this Ohio con-
stituent threw of all restraint Moreover,
he intended to send his do~n-State ac-
quaintance a carbon copy Of the letter.
All this being the case. he launched
forth into eulogy of the postmaster
notice. He said that he had known the
Blankville man intimately since boyhood
and that he had a strength OF character
and sterling integrity that should make
him an admirable postmaster. a man
who would add dignity to the Office
itself The letter writer went on to chart
out the broadgauge honesty and rare
ability of the man to the extent Of about
three closely spaced typewriter pages.
and he wound up by saying that of all
the places his friend could fill with credit
to himself and to the community there
was none to which he was SO admirably
adapted by temperament and aualifica-
tons as that of postmaster.
Now. here was the joke of the whole
thing A week or two before Senator
Burton received this letter from his Ohio
constituent a couple of post-office in
spectors visited Blankville and found
that the postmaster had stolen. from
time to time. pretty much everything
about the office that he could lay his
hands on except the stamp-canceling
machine and the Office furniture.
And on the day the letter Of recon-
rlendation arrived Burton was in the
midst Of mental debate with himself to
decide whether the Blankville postmaster
should be merely fired or sent to the
penitentiary for a long enough term to
expiate a few Of his assorted sins.
Burton may not have laughed immod-
erately at the joke on the Cleveland
letter writer. and he dictated the reply.
with a perfectly straight face. but here
is what ne said:
Dear Sir: / thank you for your letter
regarding the Bankville postmastership
and assure you that it will be given
earnest consideration when the time
comes to take up this matter"
There's one feature OF life in our little
seat Of national government that is rap
idly getting on my nerves" remarked
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
POLITICAL COMMENT.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Those New Jersey legislators fear there is too
much marked money in circulation.
From the Ohio State Journal.
We unalterably opposed also to the fortiica-
ton of the Philippines for fear the ruthless enemy
might never be able to get them away from
From the Baltimore American.
So Gov. Crothers favors extra session NJ Con
gress. That should settle it. Order the extra ses-
sion at once and let the Cecil County boss it.
From the Philadelphia Times.
II the government could set up . wireless sys-
TEN of politics in Alaska it would b. a great gain.
From the Macon News
Editor Hemphill has leave to print that speech
he unable to deliver to the hilarious Democrats
in Baltimore Tuesday night.
From the Springfield Republican.
Mr.. Waterson's departure for Europe in this
crisis must that he leaves Champ Clark and
the next Democratic House to its dreadful fate.
From the Houston Post
Charleston wants the commission form Of govern.
ment. 1t certainly needs it. town that grows but
s0oO in population in thirty years needs almost any
old thing
From the Pittsburg Post.
Compared with 800 Russians whom the United
States will admit ard Russia refuses to receive
back the case of a single without a country
looks commonplace.
From the Louisville Post
Frum the standpoint Of q certain Nebraskan that
Baltimore affair does not partake much of the ma
ture of a love feast.
From the St Louis Globe Democrat
Now that some of the Democratic leaders in Con-
gress have feasted at Baltimore. they prepared
to state if canvas-back duck with insurgent sauce
tastes like the real thing.
From the Baltimore American.
The next President If the United States will not
be Champ Clark Gov. Harmon Woodrow Will
son any other Democrat. He will Ire William
Howard Taft without a doubt.
From the Cleveland PLAIN Dealer.
Capt. Hotson is a church member in good and
regular standing but We hardly think he would
remember to turn the other cheek il some warlike
japanese should happen to biz MIN one.
From the Baltimore Sun.
The little Czaresitch o; Russia has sent to the
baby Emperor Of China a toy railroad costing IS,
occ This beginning is highly pleasant prospect
for the taxpayins subjects Of the future ruler.
From the Birmingham Ledger.
New York Republicans and the semi Democrats
are very much afraid les: the Democrats may choose
man will be IN Improvement on Plat and Depev.
From the Galveston Nevs
Mr. Bryan writes to Editor Gonzales that plat
form 10 binding. Is the platform written b. . Con-
vention noss binding than arc the ,nnninstioas
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
VIEWS AND
INTERVIEWS


Separation Of Church and State.
Rev. DIR. E. B. Sanford. corresponding
secretary Of the Federal Council OF the
Churches Of Christ. is at the Shoreham-
DR.. Sanford is actively engaged as the
medium of communication between the
thirty-two great Christian church bodies
composing the Federal Council, the aim
Of which Is to bring about the realization
Of the fact that Americas greatest Chris
tan denominations. through the Federal
Council, are constitutionally federated: to
secure comfy in church and mission
work, thus avoiding waste by dupiica-
tons; to encourage the churches to their
best efforts, each for all and all for d
Christian America, and to forward the
federative idea among the churches
worldwide.
Our council stands for a federation Of
Protestant America" said Dr. Sanford.
We stand for separation of church and
state. and will not permit any interfer-
ence of any religious body in matters
concerning the state purely For instance.
We protest against the granting by Con-
gress Of petition by the Archbishop of
New Mexico of a grant of $4,000 acres Of
ground for a training school. and other
similar demands on the government on
the part Of certain religious orsaniza-
TONS"
DIR. Sanford said he was the descend
ant Of New England Puritans, and could
not discuss politics. as his personal views
might clash with those of other members
OF the council. of which he is the secre-
tary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Frank J. Gouds announced intention to
remain an American citizen ought to fill
every patriotic bosom with pride says
contemporary What's the use? His
wealth is bound to flow into the European
channel. considering the beginning made
by his daughter. who is to wed an Eng
liSh lord And he has other daughters
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

| Five tons of condemned eggs at Buff
! falO Were sold to a tannery. This may
explain the awful odOr that has always
i'been associated with leather factories.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

John G. Milburn says John ID. Rookie
Teller is a cross between Providence and
the genius Of business. Most folks re-
gard him as "A cross upon which the pub
lie is nailed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Albany dispatches indicate that the
Tammany tiger emerged from his hole
two weeks earlier than the ground hog.
and has no intention whatever of re-
turning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Champ Clark is something of a waS.
His latest joke is thanking that Demo-
cratic caucus for this honor which you
have bestowed upon me- when every one
knows that he and his friends had it all
cut and dried for months
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Here is new industry for women. In
the Adams County. Ohio. bribery cases
a woman of sixty came into court and
confessed that she had sold the votes of
her husband and her son.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Just the same. 1t was Billy Sheehan
who raised some 100000 to finance the
last New York Democratic campaign TO
victory. Poor Billy" Ingratitude is the
privilege OF politicians post festum."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

The Houston Post says it is looking for
"oratorical" gushers in the Texas legis-
lature They are not as remunerative
to the State as the "oilatorcar' gushers
used to be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

While those absent West Virginia leg
islators are shouting fraud in the State
Senatorial election they might explain
also who is paying the Cincinnati hotel
bill
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Aviators won total of sg7o.O00 last
year. but then only those who are left to
tell the tale are spending the money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

When a mans wife makes his neckties
you can hardly blame him for wearing
long whiSkerS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

We do hope Secretary Dickinson will
tell us in good time when the japanese
hordes are coming
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Anyway. whenever the Democratic mule
flaps its ears now. the country sits up
and takes notice.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

| What puzzles the lame ducks who
have not yet been placed in positions just
| as good is how this country gets along
al all
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Advising Notwithstanding Senator
to resign is like telling a drowning man
not to catch at straw.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Perhaps aviators prefer cats pets
because they teach a lesson in alighting
properly after a long drop
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

A woman prosecuting attorney out in
Seattle is prosecuting woman for
tamperinE with a gas meter. before a
woman jury. Heaven help the gas COM
pany,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

1t is quite true that a farmer yields the
gavel in the Illinois legislature. but it is
the lawyers who generally have the floor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
Public Worm Turnins.

From the Baltimore American.
A Cleveland man has sued the tele-
phone company for heavy damages. aileg-
ing loss through poor service. The public
worm apparently is turning everywhere.
and turning with emphasis.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
Boom for the Census.

From the Baltimore American.
North Carolina has . great-grandpoth-
er aged forty-six. Four generations with
in the half-century limit IL certainly an
unusual boom for the census of that en-
terprisinG State.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

Naturalixing Him.

This man doesn't seem to know much
about the Constitution
"But he didn't miss a ball game last
season. Judge"
Then, I guess he's assimilated.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
Too Much.

Your wife has received some sudden
shock. What has happened?"
II don't know, doctor. I came home
early last night"
.,Ah. that presumably accounts for It."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING.

Money isn't everything
In this life.
Wads of wealth you may not bring
To a wife.
OF a dozen homes l know
Where dad brags
Things were fitted up with to-
Bacco tags
IT wish I had the toothache.'
why such a wish?''
well. I've got a lot of other troubles
that I'd like to forget for a while
OF Course She Could.
so you think you can dress a
chicken
IT saw uncle take a clock apart once
You just number the pieces as you take
'em out
Plenty Of Company.
Yes. she went crazy over bridge"
"A sad case
"Oh. no great harm done. They put
her in a fashionable sanatorium, and
she's playing a better game than ever
now
A Disturbing Element.
Fluffy Ruffies is her name,
And she dresses to the same.
When she dons her latest curls
Fluffy ruffles all the girls.
In Demand.
abandoned farms are selling briskly
around New York"
What can a man take out Of an aban-
doned farm?''
Golf links"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

From the Baltimore Sun.
Those New Jersey legislators fear there is too
much marked money in circulation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

So Gov. Crothers favors extra session IT Con
gress. That should settle il. Order the extra
Cnce and let the Cecil County boss run it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

is reported, charms for certain diseases
still are resorted to with injurious re-
suits. In Armagh great many charms
are practiced. In Glennamaddy the init
ial headache OF typhoid often is minister
ed to by .'charmers.,' who thus give the
infection time to spread. and so on.
Herbalists are said to be chiefly popu-
lar in the Midlands and the north where
some vaunt spurious degrees and give
certificates. which actually are accepted
by registrars of death. They seriously
diminish the chances of cure, lead to
great amount Of unnecessary pain, suf-
fering. and premature death. and have
caused the spread Of smallpox and other
infectious diseases by ignorant diagnoses
and mistaken treatment.
The north also is the chosen ground
Of the bonesetter. and in Wales the be-
lief in these men is said to be implicit,
causing sometimes irretrievable harm.
Dislocations are treated without being
reduced, resulting sometimes in perma-
nent disablement. Amputations and
death as q result Of such treatment often
are reported. The men who set up as
bonesetters are drawn largely from the
working classes. and in many cases they
are illiterate. Some have learned what
knowledge they possess from ambulance
associations
Other sources Of danger dealt with are
unqualified dentists. who sacrifice on an
enormous scale healthy teeth: supply ill.,
fitting teeth. and poison with anesthetics.
Of which they have no knowledge; un-
qualified opticians. who write all sorts
Of letters after their names and injure
eyesight with worthless glasses. and
auaci<s who sell nostrums at shops and
street corners to cure cancer. consump-
tion. and other crave diseases which lead
to the spread Of disease and Of DEATH
The ofaeiai report also reproduces
number VI fake advertisements OF typical
qsacts for the enlightenment Of the pso-,
gle.s s.. gkANEUR.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

There's one feature OF life in our little
idly getting on my nerves. remarked
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

V!l1O JOuTnaI.
We are unalterably opposed also to the fortifca
ton Of the Philippines. for fear the ruthless enemy
might be able to get them away from u.s.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24

From the Philadelphia Times.
If the government could set mp . wireless sys
TEN of politics in Alaska it would b. a great gain
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-01-24
Plenty OF Company.

A Disturbing Element.
Fluffy Ruffies is her name,
And she dresses to the same.
When she dons her latest curls
Fluffy ruffles all the girls.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-02
NANARAS WILL
HAVE AMPLE FUNDS
The Unions of San Francisco
Have rendered Money For
Their Defense

Les Angeles. Cal. May with the
arrival here from indianapolis of Leo
NJ. Rappaport, attorney for the In
ternational Association of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers, the cases of
John j. Mcnamara and James B. Nc
Nan.ara, charged with dynamiting,
we're expected to reach court with lit
tie delay. Rappaport, who is sched-
uled to have at least temporary
charge of the defense, today held an
informan conference with job Harri-
man of Los Angeles, who will assist
him.
Andrew Gallagher, the San Francis
CO union leader, said today that there
would be ample funds for the defense
of the McNamsras. He declared that
the unions Of San Francisco had
come to him voluntarily and offered
money.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-05-02

madam agreement, and to assist in
any possible way in securing its de-
feat. Hon. Tresdwell Twichell has
written me to ascertain when you
should be present and in what wey
you could be of assistance in the mat
ter, and requests ME to also commun-
icate directly with you.
II have written others who have
aaaaae-stpailar inGuiries- 10 the effect
that ] should ask the finance commit
tee of the senate, as soon as 1t is or
ganized, to fix time for hearing,
and allow representatives from North
Dakota to present their views and
such evidence as they think proper
In opposition to this agreement, and
have suggested that those who wish
to be heard, should have such expert
knowledge as will enable them to
show the many ways in which the
farmers Of the northwest will be in
jured by this agreement. This will
require a careful and accurate analy-
sis of conditions as to the cost of pro-
duction of farm products in the
United States and Canada, the capt.
tai necessary to be employed, on
either side of the boundary line, the
comparative value of lands, the COM
parative cost of things which the
farmer must pure hase, the compara-
tive prices received for farm pro-
ducts and the possibilities Of western
Canada as a dangerous competitor in
agricultural products.
"It is but fair. however, to say to
you that I fear this matter will be
decided in the senate less on the ac-
tual merits, from the western and
farming standpoint than upon the
ator voting, represents.
THE evidence of which l speak has
been, or will be, presented to the
finance committee and the senate, in
all its aspects, and you can probably
add but little new material Never
thaless feel we should make the
very best showing possible and
should register our most emphatic
protest against this assault upon the
products and prosperity of the farm
er, and In every way apprise con-
gress of our deep concern in the mat
ter.
ReplylnS 10 tne second PROPOSE
ton. as to how this delegation may
he of assistance in preventing the
consummation of this proposed
agreement, must say that fear hut
little can be done by them outside of
the testimony above mentioned.
Il, however, will give the condi-
tions and welcome most heartily any
suggestions from the delegation as
to how they may be Of assistance.
AS you knew the Representatives in
both branches of congress from the
state of North Dakota are heart and
soul against this proposition and each
will do everything IN his power
against its being enacted into law
This is also true OF the senator's from
Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Mon.
tana and Kansas"