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The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Relations of War to Business.

Prominent German capitalists are ex-
planning why Germany dare not engage
in war. German manufacturers, mer-
chants, and even bankers, owe 5oo.ooo.-
600 francs of borrowed money to French
capitalists and banks. A war with
France naturally would work destruc-
ton to these interests. The Ger
man empire is, of course, ready at any
time to march to the front. 1t has the
most powerful army in Europe; it has
navy that is second only to that of
Great Britain. and it has a war fund
in hard coin stored away in the Julius
Tower, at Spandau, the little Havel
fortress few miles east of Berlin, which
when begun after the war of 1870
amounted to 100000 Prussian thslers
and to which has been added ever since.
For that matter, France, having learned
from experience, also has a war fund of
ample dimensions.
A writer in the London National Re-
view reminds us that the outbreak of the
Franco-Prussia war in 1870 created
great panic on the London Stock Ex-
change. British oonsols, the barometer
for the entire financial world, dropped
more than 3 per cent, but sellers took
good deal less than the official quota
ton IN their anxiety to change securities
for real cash. In Paris. as soon as il
became apparent that the German arms
would be successful the bottom dropped
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
,ut of everything in the Rue de la Paix.

out of everything in the Rue de la Paix.
Business became utterly demoralized.
The outbreak of war usually is pre-
ceded by a period of diplomatic dis
cussion, with more or less financial ten
sion, and it is possible for the business
world to make some SOFT of preparation
for the final stage of actual hostilities.
There have been, however, two notable
exceptions of suddenness, the war of
1870 and the recent Russo-Japanese
fight Only fortnight before the Ger
mans and French clashed responsible
statesmen declared the international po-
sition to be peaceful At that time
French national securities sold at 73.
When war was declared, they fell to
GO, and as the hostilities progressed the
price declined further, until after the
battle of Sedan it reached So. On the
stock exchange of neutral London, con-
soils, on July IA, 1870, were 90. Within
two days panic of great magnitude
developed, and they dropped to 8o, AS
matter of course, the raising of the
bank rate followed, until, on August 4,
it reached per cent, an unheard of
increase, and all this before either
Gravelotte or Sedan had been fought.
In the case of the Russo Japanese
war, it must not be forgotten that Eu-
rope had no distinct knowledge of the
sailing of Togo's feet On the eve of
the outbreak of war Japanese fours
were quoted at 74I-2, but three days
later they slumped to 67I-2. In the
same period the Russian 4I-2 per cent
loan fell five and one-half points.
1t is the effect of war upon national
and other securities which leads the
financial interests to advocate peace at
all times and under all circumstances.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
THE FIRST GERMAN RAIL
ROAD.


ROAD.
The oldest railroad in Germany
is one of the shortest railway
lines In the world. The Ludwig
Railway. connecting the cities OF
Furth and Nuremberg, is just
three and three-quarter miles
long, and has never been ex-
tended. 1t was conceived by Jo-
hannes Scharrer, a wealthy hop
merchant. The plan was first
published in~1S32. and as King
Ludwig favored its construction.
1t was named after him. The
first locomotive Was supplied by
Stephenson, at a cost of $1,265.
The first trip was made Novem-
. ber 81, 1885, the train consisting
OF FIVE cars, carrying ninety pas
sengers. Time, about IL minutes,
only half the power OF the loco
motive being used. Two weeks
later trains began running regu-
larIy. and the road has been in
successful operation ever since.
The company owns eight locomo-
tives, thirty-five passenger cars,
and six baggage and freight
cars. There are ninety employees.
The road carries about 100000
passengers a year.
Copyright, 1911. b. Joseph B. Bo~leAl
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Human Hand 5000 Year. Old.

From the London Cchrunicle.
Much excitement has been occasione.j
In Venice over the recent discovery OF a
human hand during dredging operations
In the Giudecca Canal. Experts de-
clared that the hand, which was found
hermetically sealed in a wooden box,
had belonged to female child eight or
ten years old. The police, convinced
that they had to do with a foul crime.
were busy trying to trace the murderous
mutilator, when the renowned Oriental
painter. Signor MaineIla, who has re-
sided many years in the Venetian la
goons. narrated how a wealthy Egyptian
family. wishing TO give him a souvenir
Of his sojourn in their native land, pre-
sented him with what they described
as the mummified hand Of an Egyptian
princess who had lived 5000 years ago
Signor Mainella preserved the relic re-
ligiously for a decade or more. when.
observing that the hand showed signs OF
decomposition, he instructed his valet
to nail II securely in a box and throw
It into the canal where Il has recently
turned up again.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

naught family have spent the last two
Christmases at Cliveden as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Waldorf Astor, while
the duchess most trusted confidante Is
Mrs. Jack Leslie, who was Miss Leonie
Jerome, daughter of Leonard Jerome,
of New York, and sister of Mrs.
George CORVALLIS West, formerly
Lady Randolph Churchill. Mrs. Leslie
can boast of being the only woman OF
American birth who has held Official
position at the Court OF st. James,
having been appointed lady in waiting
to the Duchess of Connaught on the Oc-
casion of the latters visit 10 India, in
1902, to attend the durbar of Edward
VII. FT,ASEUR-
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Roger q. Mills.

From the st. Louis Republic.
Roger Q. Mills, OF Texas, whose death
at an advanced age is announced, was
pioneer in Democratic tariff reform. AL
most a genetation ago he and Morrison
and Springer were attempting as MEM
bers OF the House Of Representatives to
do what both parties in their national
platforms of 1905 promised that they
would do. He encountered opposition in
his own party and in the ranks Of the
Republicans hes found little open SYM
pathy. His bills failed; not because they
were not right. but because OF the timid-
ity and self-interest of politicians.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
From the Richmond rimes-Dispateh.
Leonardo da vincr. Versatility.

From the London Cchrouicle.
Inc world has never produced a more
versatile genius than Leonardo da Vinci,
whose portrait of La Giaconda has mys-
teriously disappeared. He made many
pictures he found time to write poetry
and compose music. and to become ac-
quainted with every branch of science
known to his day. He was one Of the
earliest students OF aeronautics. and there
are still many designs drawn by him Of
flying machines which indicate an ex-
traordinary knowledge of the problems
involved. Leonardo da Vinci also turned
his inventive talents to humber uses,
Like Alexandra Dumas the first. he was
an enthusiast on food, and could cook
almost as well as he could paint. He
was not above inventing improvements
in the Italian kitchen, and in the in
tervals Of painting Mona Lisa for pos
terIty Leonardo da Vinci designed a spe-
cIal roasting jack for the kitchen.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
\ LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE NEXT ELECTION,

OF politics I sing my song;
II has some freakIsh ways.
Sometimes things smoothly move along
But these be funny days.
OF politics l make my rhyme;
Some funny things we see.
The Democrats may have a time
To carry Tennessee.
Sometimes awry go all the plans,
So runs my sad refrain;
And maybe the Republicans
Will never capture Maine
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

Doc Wieys called decide the pregnant question What
is beer He'll split the subject open wide and hand verdict
1y,J.r down this year. He might consult some
"i1oA dreary bum who has dark and mourntul
is BEER? tale of how from af1uence he's come to oc-
cupy cell in jail. Beer is good and harm-
less drink if but let the stuff alone while bottled up like Pu
pie ink never caused sigh groan But if you pour II cow"
your throat bottle caors for its starts rgh IN 10
get your goat get it. soon late This drink in which
such virtue lies will fill your head with aches and Pan and give
you pued and crimson eyes, and scatter cobweb through your
brains On energy puts the in useful work you hate 10
launch; puts outlines your shape until 1t leaves you
mostly pauc spos YOUR appetite for oodbeer beer alone
is all you begthe good old brew from glass or wood-unnl
you human kg And when your love for lose be-
fails hit the spot you fondy turn to stronger BOOZE
and drink it till your insides rot. ng Mason.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Million Dollar silk Train.

From the st. Louis Disratch.
A special train OF combination pas
senger and baggage cars, containing raw
silk from China. valued at N,NOOOo.
passed through this city to-day en- route
to New York.
Two agents OF the railroad and
representative of an insurance company
travelled with the silk. which is packed
in sealed baggage compartments.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

tional, and the reports show that North
ern as well as Southern commissions are
achieving success. I'd,
A writer who affects to be known as
an authority upon municipal govern
ment ought to be sure of his facts be-
fore he makes broad statement which
the record shows to be without founds5
tion.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Corrected.

From Tuck
The Artist-Just a little daub Of mine.
you see. dear madame.
Miss Gush ,kgushingiy)-o MOI You are
entirely too modest I should call Il
quite . big danbI
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

The comptroller of Atlantic City,
having lost six lady secretaries by
marriage. wishes the next one to sign a
contract to remain single In the light
of reason, would it be constitutional?
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

The post-ofice clerk who wrote de
ceased" on a letter addressed to Mr..
Justice Hughes may have used the
word in a political sense.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

Philadelphia man was carrying a
box of matches and a bottle of whisky
when he was knocked down by a trolley
car. soaked by the whisky, and set afire
by the matches. 1t might have been
different If he had been transporting a
case OF beer
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

a Connecticut woman complains that
some one is influencing her husband by
psychic waves. More likely it is the
Marcel variety.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

New York City will not permit Beu-
lah Binford to appear on the stage
there. Well, she didn't act very well
in Richmond.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

II Mayor Reyburn is as bad as his
eDemies claim, ii will take that investi-
eating committee long while to make
p list OF his misdemeanors.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

Judge De Lacy has reprimanded car
jumpers. The hohoes will probably rep
rimand him at their next meeting
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Uncle PennrMi.e Snx.,

A gentleman who was let out Of the
penitentiary recently to go home to die,
has recovered sufficiently to get married
and promote a mining scheme.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

President Taft put his foot down on
Charles request to be allowed to ride
in an aeroplane. Naturally, the ques-
tion will not arise again.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

Only human fights will be recognized
as legitimate in the Panama Canal Zone
hereafter.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

Why not call upon Sherlock Holmes
to find Mona Lisa?"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

We extend our sympathy to New York.
Its legislature has come back
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
Fixing Up the settlement.

We'll, we've divided the money, the
automobiles. and the dogs equitably,"
said the divorce lawyer.
Who gets the custody of the child?'
asked the attorney on the other side.
rs there a child? My client never said
anything to me about that"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
story of Hi. Life.

Were YOU always a hoboY
by no means
Then you worked once?'
No; I never worked. But I ulster be
known as a man about town" "
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
His Vacation.

And where, did you spend your two
weeks?"
Sitting in a hotel barber's chair. The
barber was persuasive and l let him
give me his entire list"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

The kiss Waltz may be most popu-
lar, but the hug kind is a close second.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

and the use Of money in elections. This
was the first formidable revolt against
the organic ltion, and, though the incuni-
bents received a large majority, the
members Of the Virginia Democratic
League put up a game fight, when We
consider the odds against them. II the
opposition continues to organize and
keep up the contest, II will become .
force with which the so-caIIed machine
must reckon.
From the Salem Times Register.
The most sanguine expectations Of the
supporters of Senators Martin and swan
son were realized in the primary, and q
stinging rebuke was administered by the
voters Of Virginia to Messrs. Jones and
Glass, who were buried beneath the over
whelming maJorities piled up by their
opponents in all parts Of the State.
From the Norfolk virgiuian-Pilot.
So that they have fought bravely and
honestly. the vanquished In a political
battle have remaining to them something
not always possessed by those to whom
as victors belong the spoils' Of war-the
consciousness OF duty we'll performed and
the certainty that a good cause manfully
supported is bound to win at last II
movements for public reforms always
achieved success in the first conflict.
neither the leaders nor their following
would have been disciplined by sacrifice
to rightly exercise the powers so cheaply
gained.
From the Lynchburg Advance
The decisive majorities in yesterdays
-
convictions OF those who did not partici-
pate in aiding those majorities. For true
convictions are based upon principles, not
upon fighting strength.
We feel that those who led the protest
against the political machine have no ex-
cuses, no apologies to offer. They fought
openly and cleanly. For ourselves, We
to-day as firmly believe that the moral
issues Of the campaign just ended are
just as great, just as pressing-f not
more so-than yesterday. The fight on
those issues will not end as long as the
principles themselves exist and II will
grow in strength until they are tri-
umphant.
From the Bristol Herald-Courier.
more or less amusing feature OF
difficulty experienced by one or two Rich
mond newspapers in finding their bear
ings.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
The election on Thursday was decisive
as TO the wishes Of the white people OF
Virginia on the Senatorial question, and
We shall wish for Mr.. Martin and Mr..
Swanson great success in their work at
Washington for the benefit OF the State.
We regret that the campaign which has
just closed caused so much bitterness Of
feeling in the State. and we accept the
verdict Of the people in good faith. What
is needed now is constructive work, the
burying Of anlmoslties, the education Of
the people into a larger and better ap-
probation OF political isues. so that
when the next contest comes, as con-
tests will and must. we shall all be
able to divide upon issues rather than
upon men.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
AIishaps of Modern Life.

John. whose hair is this on your
eoatY"
'Dsrned tfsI know. whose eye e tbs
on the end Of your hatpin3"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
A Thin Veneer.
All Serene.

Then you think she isn't pure gold?
"Fashion-plated, should say
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

A monster barley crop we see;
In hops. a deal Is doing.
And consequently there will be
No trouble brewing.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

From the Bristol Herald-CourieT.
A more or less amusing feature OF
Virginia's Senatorial primary was the
difficulty experienced by one or two Rich
mond newspapers in finding their bear
ings
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10
From the Farmrille Herald.

From the New York Tribune.
Senators Martin and Swanson and the
Virginia machine have won in the DEM
ocratic primary. In condoling over this
result the Richmond Times-Dispatch and
the CommOner, OF Lincoln, Nebr., will
be able to get once more into sympathetic
communion.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

Virginia mas given Senator Thomas S.
Martin and Senator Claude A Swanson
vote of confidence. The majority they
received in the primaries is larger than
they had reason to expect, exceeding
the sanguine predictions of their own
managers
Down with the machine" was the cry
OF their opponents. who advocated M
merous reforms, and especially stricter
laws to prevent manipulation Of ballots
The Washington herald., 1911-09-10

dershot 1t never occurred to him that
he was outstaying his leave of absence.
In course of time the chief or stan at
Aldershot reported to the secretary for
war that his chief the duke, had not
yet returned to his post, although his
leave Of absence had expired. Lord
Lansdowne conveyed official information
to this effect to the Duke OF Cambridge.
who issued instructions 10 the provost
marshal of the army to cause a search
to be made for his royal highness, Ar
thur William. Duke of Connaught. aged
forty-five years, general commander at
Aldershot, and reported as missing from
his post, without leave" Needless to
say this had no other result than a good
deal Of chaff and fun at his expense.
No member OF the royal family. with
the possible exception of Edward VII,
has shown a greater prediction for
Americans than the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught, and theZe is no English
home where Americans~ha been made,
more at home than at Clarence House.
the portion Of st. James Palace which
for many years has been the metropeli-
tan residence of the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught.
The Duchess of Connaught is Ger
man princess. She is the daughter OF
Prince Frederick Karl OF Prussia,
nephew Of William ]. who won In the
wars OF 1854, 1866, and 1870. and who
was famous as the ablest cavalry lead
er of his day. It was he also who In
duced MarShaI Bazaine OF France to
surrender Metz, the splendid Lorraine
fortress. and a fine army OF 100000
men. The intimate friends OF the
dukes two daughters, the crown prin-
cess OF Sweden, and Of Princess Pat"
have Been American girls; the Con-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-18

Seo announcement Of
ast special oAer In The
vlRganaaA's Crest Prise
Contest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-18

WASHINGTON, NOV. 17.-Misz
Laura Harlan. daughter OF the late
John Marshall Harlan, the great dis
senting justice of the United States
Supreme Court, has accepted posi-
ton rs social secretary to Mrs
Wickersham, wife of the attorney
general.
Miss Harlan was obliged to enter
the field of wage earners through
the fact that her distinguished father
in giving thNty- four years Of his
life to service on the Supreme bench
lost the usual financial rewards Of
eminence In the legal profession.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-18
JUSTICES DAUGHER
NOW WITHOUT MEANS
Daughter of the Great Dssenter, Who Spent Thirty
Four Years On Supreme Court Bench
Must Take Secretaryship

The salary Of justice Of the Su-
preme Court OF the United States Is
only twelve thousand dollars and
Justice Harlan was without private
furtune.
Now that her father IL dead 1t has
become incumbent upon Miss Harlan
to support herself and she has chos-
en- to do SO in the field she II most
fitted by association and education.
She succeeds Miss Juliet Patten,
also a society girl. AZ Mrs. Wicker
sham's secretary. Miss Harlan Is
to be secretary to other leaders In
Washington society a. we'll
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-18

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-18
LOCAL AO CLUB
HAS TAtkfEsT
HEAR STRONG PAPER BY c. r. NOR
MAN AND NUMBER OF
SHORT ADDRESSES.
BALTIMORE MAN TALKS
CLUB DECIDES TO HOLD WEEKLY
LUNCHEoNs FOLLOWING Gus
TOM PREVAILING In
BALTIMORE.

A little cork fell in the path Of a
whale,
Who dashed 1t down with his angry
tail
But in spite of his blows
1t quickly arose
And fioated sereneIy before hts nosa
Said the cork: You may flap and
splutter and rap,
But You can never keep me down,
For I am made Of the stun
That 10 buoyant enough
To float instead OF to drown"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-03
MT. and Mrs. Wilmington
 Lose Little Son

News reached the city yesterday of the death of Hulsey, the four and 8 half year old son of Rev. and Mrs. Otto Wilmington, which occurred yesterday at Waldron, after an illness of scarlet fever. The many friends of Rev and Mrs. Wilmington in this city will be grieved to learn of the death of their child. Rev. Whiting ton is the popular pastor of the Ohio Street Baptist church of this city. Mrs Wilmington and children have been visiting at Waldron for several days. Rev. Wilmington was called there las. Saturday to attend his lit tie son. The funeral will take place at Waldron Marsh, another son of Rev. and Mrs. Wilmington is now seriously i'll with scarlet fever at Wal dron
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-03

Shepherd, accompanied her home to spend several weeks.
 A. c. LaRue, yardmaster at the Cotton Belt shops has returned from Chicago and other northern points where he spent several days M. F. Weeks, who filled Mr LaRue's post tion while he was away has again resumed his place as yardmaster.
 Ronald Helvie, who has been max ing his home at Altheimer for sone time. where he has charge Of the Al- themer Bank, was in the city ye5t9r- day erecting friends. Mir. HelVie has charge of the bank in the absence pf T. R. Ashcraft, who has gone to Heb CT Springs, for the benefit of his health
 E. A. Schicker, proprietor of the Arlington Hotel, accompanied b% lis father-in- law, Dr, Barnes of Plant City, Fla. who has been visiting Ailn since the Reunion in Little Rock Jeff yesterday afternoon for Texarkane, where they will spend few Jays with relatives and friends Nr. Schicker will also look after business matters.
 T. F Gadberry and James Larkin returned yesterday from Little Rock. where they attended the Travellers convention Cad said he would have been home earlier, but he miss cd his train Thursday night. James Earkin said they tried to charge him a dollar for a uniform to be used in the Mardi Gras parade yesterday morning, but he did not participate.
 ''Hinky' Brown. the popular cortirn man, left yes.erd2y for Brookhayen. Miss, where he will join his wife, who is visiting relatives. and spend the summer. Mr. Brown will not be here for -McFadden, the big cotton factor. this season. but will be trans ferred to some other Southern mar ket. His departure is regretted by his many friends. for he has made no few of them during his residence here.
 Sheriff Edgar Brewster leaves today for Fayetteville, where on Monday he will attend the annual meeting of the trustees of the State University. Mr. Brewster was recently appointed a trustee D succeed John F. Rutherford of this city. He will attend the com mencement exercises of the University and hear the baccaulaureate address Sunday night. He will go from Fay ettevilla Monday afternoon to Little Rock to attend the state convention of Eagles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-06-03

ed for ten days by Rev T n Hammo

ed for ten days by Rev J. D. Hammons presiding elder of the Methodist church in the Pine Bluff District. A chorus of fifty voices will furnish mu. sic. Rev w W. Nelson, pastor of the flawley Memorial church, has the revival in hand and predicts a most successful meeting. Rev. Hammon& returned yesterday from Junet, Ark,. where he conducted revival and :e- ports that seventy converts joined tha church at one service.