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The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Somewhere. in the great. wicked. bus
Michael F.. Conry, of that place. who
looks for all the world like Charlie Muir
ply. mas a gentleman-and-liar friend.
name unknown
COnry was reelected last fall for his
second term in Congress as Tammany
candidate. AS he was swinging along
Third avenue. near Fifty-fOurth street.
one fine evening in the midst of the cam
paign he heard an anti-Tammany stump
orator taking his name in vain.
This man Conry." the orator was
sneering. "Who is he anyhow? Why,
he's a cousin of Charlie Murphy. Look at
his picture IN the window yonder and
you'd think he was Il brother. but he's
only a cousin. And he'd been living here
only a year before he was elected to Con-
gress. The idea of electing a man who
never lived in New York but year. Are
you going to stand for that? He's car
pet-bagger, that's what he is"'
Right then little man who had been
standing right alongside Of Conry spoke
up.
You're a dom-ned liar" yelled the
ty years that l know of. Why, he and I
used to play cowboy pool together in a
place over on Seventh avenue fully eight
cen years ago, and he'd been here some
time before that
Before Conry could thank him the
stranger was gone. and Conry doesn't
know what prompted his friendly lie
even yet. For as a matter OF fact he had
been in New York only seven or eight
years.
On another occasion in the same cam
paign somebody in the audience where
Conry was speaking remarked unpleas-
antly about the brevity OF his residence
in that town.
by the way suggested Conry. 81
would stand up
The audience numbered about 700 per-
sons. Just two of 'em stood up. All the
rest had come from Austria, kankakee,
Sicily, Jersey City. Bohemia, Paw Paw.
and other places.
Texas may have been spoiled to some
extent by civilization in the last few
years. says Representative James l..
Slayden, who has represented the San
Antonio district for seven terms, but
there is maintained there as high a sense
of courtesy as would be found anywhere
Slayden cites this experience for an ex-
ample: He was about to speak one night
in a small town in his district. when word
vas brought to the hall that n we'll
known citizen had just shot another man
up the street. Slayden had Travelled far
that day to deliver his address. but he
realized that everybody would want to go
and have a look at the body OF the vic
tim, rather than think about politics,
and so he announced that his meeting
would be declared off and no questions
asked
He had an engagement for the next
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
The Truth About Reciprocity.

Reciprocity with Canada is matter
that concerns the nation as a whole. and
should not be determined BY the clam
orouS Influence OF a few local interests
near the border. In former agitations
for reciprocity it was supposed that it
was especially favored by the people OF
New England and the Northwest. who
desired to have the tariff barrier to
their trade with their neighbors across
the line lowered or removed. But now
II is precisely from that quarter that
the most strenuous opposition is to come
Among the features OF the agreement
is the lowering of duties on grain. meat.
and dairy produce and the output of
The fisheries. and on lumber and the raw
material OF paper manufacturing.
If nothing were to be done pertaining
/" these articles. it would hardly. be
worth while to attempt anything at all
II l. said that the agricultural interests
OF the Northwest are hostile to reci-
procity in food products. In some of
the States OF the Lake region and farther
West there is objection to any conces-
sion on lumber or pulp wood. In New
England there were signs of resistance to
better trade relations on pulp wood,
wood pulp, and paper, or the fishery
products.
This country for years has been used
TO having the tariff framed in behalf of
various interests which were to profit
by it at the expense of Others For
many years these interests, by combin-
ing and logrolling and contributing to
the support of candidates. virtually have
determined what the tariff of the ma
ton should be-
This policy has been responsible for
restricted and costly production, for
high prices and the high cost of living.
But gradually there has sprung up a
revolt against thus taxing the many for
the benefit of the few. Its spirit was
felt in the campaign of 1908, and some
attempt was made to placate it with
promises. followed by an unsatisfactory
tariff revision. That the attempt was
not successful was made manifest by
the last election. when there was a politi-
cal overturn Since then a disposition
has been shown to make more placating
offerings in the way of promises Of
thorough investigation by commission.
scientific examination, revision by sched-
ule, and the elimination of the logrolling
process.
Only few localized interests will be
affected materially by the proposed
reciprocity agreement An interchange
of farm products across the border may
slightly affect the price which the farm
ers in Dakota can command, but in
some small measure it will benefit many
industries and most of the people there
Lower duties on lumber may lessen q
tri6e the profits of the lumber men oi
the Northwest but it will cheaper .
little the material for building and fol
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Antiquity Of the Jackpot.

From the New York Sum-
1t may be true, as Senator Gamble says.
that the Jackpot" as a fund to corrupt
Illinois Legislators dates back to a time
when the Hon. Shelby M. Cullom was
elected Senator. but it is singular logic
that regards the fact as having any bear
ing upon the case of Senator Lorimer.
Senator Gamble considerably observes
that there was no taint on Mr.. Culloms
last election. Otherwise the veteran would
have grave reasons to protest
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Among the amusing episodes in con-
nection with the pending reciprocity
agreement with Canada is the ease with
which some editors expressed their opin-
ions before they had time to read and
digest its terms.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Full of Pitfalls.

From tho Rolla Shafrshopter.
This world is full of snares and pitfalls.
automobiles and air ships, and even those
who hit the straight and narrow path are
likely to butt in to something before
reaching their journeys end. so it Is best
to watch and pray; and II you can't do
both. watch.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Paris has borrowed the brains and
technical skill of this country to build
and operate a subway seventy-five miles
long. Nearly every tool in the Paris sub
way is a product of American ingenuity.
Everywhere, on wheel and lever one may
see trademarks of Uncle Sam.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

How to keep Central American revo-
lutionists from buying our cast-off army
rifles is not near SO perplexinE a ques-
ton as is the problem of how they ever
manage to be such poor shots with
them.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Railroad Magnate J. J. Hill favors the
proposed trade agreement with Canada
without any ifs or ''ands." He insists
that the greater benefit would go to the
United States, owing to the larger popu-
lation
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Rec. Bottlea n Missile.

From the Pittsburg Press.
The Cincinnati ball club is to continue
the beer-selling privileges on its grounds
another season, not because 1t cares a
hang for the revenue. but because il Gin
cinnau fans couldn't throw beer bottles
at the umpire they would lose interest in
the game.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

II Dorothy Arnold. says a contem-
porary, looks anything like all of the
pictures that have been printed of her,
at least half a dozen of her ought to be
found
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Last week ended with everything point
ing to the impending withdrawal of
Sheehan from the Senatorial contest. His
most hidebound adherents begin to see
that nothing else is possible.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Uses for Aeroplanes.

From the Baltimore Sun.
A few days ago the aeroplane was used
in duck hunting. Friday it was utilised
in herding cattle. Next thing you know.
somebody will be using It to plow with.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

An engagement list Of female college
graduates proves that blonds are not more
popular than brunettes. Look out for a
slump in the peroxide market.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

The New Yorker who stood off his
landladI for twenty-eight years might
easily raise the cash to square accounts
by putting his system on the market
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Is il not strange that the attempt to
get big war appropriations should be CO.
incident with war ScareS?
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Wh.t the WIND Can DO.

1ffuM the PittsburE Sun.
tCurtiss can raise an aeroplane on wa
ter, but the wind puff caa still raise hal.
lolujaA With axiatioo.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Nobody wants relief from the heavy
burden of extortionate taxes upon the
necessaries of life except only the peo-
pie.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Trust the men and women OF this coun-
try to know on which side their bread is
buttered
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

When an actress objects to wearing
tights, there are always good and suffi-
cient reasons why she shouldn't wear
them.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

The average woman m winter worries
far more about the furnace in the cellar
than her husband does about the here
after
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MAUD IN MIDwINTER,

MAUD IN MIDWINTER.
Maud Muller on a winters day
Helped harvest ice instead of hay.
Tne Judge rode by upon his sled
And never even turned his head.
He never gave poor Maud glance
And there, of course. was no roma nee.
The judge already had wife;
1t often happens so in life.
just So.
Amt had no luck with my bear trap
yet"
We'll, you'll have great luck if you
don't ketch nobody that will sue you
Home Melodrama.
THE cards are marked! Curses on the
one who done this
Nov. be reasonable, John. Why did
YOU let baby get hold of lead pencil?'
A Militant Debutante.
Going to give your daughter a coming
out baII?"
mo: she's a suffragette. Keeps me
busy giving ball.
The Professor.
He argued well. beyond doubt;
He talked all day.
What was it that he talked about?
He didn't say.
A Mean Girl.
Il think that girl was chatting me. don't
you know"
why so, Ferdy?"
.She asked me for my recipe for
fudge
The Fountain JuEglef.
Have a solar
"Yes. Shall we go into this store?''
II prefer the drug store across the
street. The dispenser. over there is so
slick that he can strain q drink through
his hair"
A Man's Way.
Married only month. and q rift In
the lutte already?'
.'Yes; her husband wants to quit going
to afternoon teas aud get back to his
sasiaf'
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Texas is planning to have an annual
'onion'' day. We are truly grateful that
Texas is so far off.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

The safety OF law and order in the
I-nited States lies in honest newspapers
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Is the new pantaloon skirt following
the lead OF the Skin-tight trousers?
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

From the Springfield Republican
The new governor of Pennsylvania. Mr..
Tener, surprises the State by recommend
ing a commission form of government
for the city of Philadelphia Mr.. Tener
was not highly regarded during the cam
paign in reform circles, but he may have
to make a name for himself
by making Philadelphia good.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
The Fountain JsEEler.
A Man,s WAY,

the lutte already?
Yes; her husband wants to quit going
to afternoon teas and get back to his
business."
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

From the Pittsburg Drspatcn.
The Montana legislators who demand an
investigation of the reelection of Sena-
tor Lodge in Massachusetts overlook one
important point. In a State represented
in the Senate by Multimillionaire Clarke.
investigation. like charity. should begin
at home.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

From the Indianapolis News
If Wall streets suspicious are correct.
scientific management has made another
advance. In other words. salaries for the
heads of corporations will not be more
than $4,000 "A year. instead of $4,000 or
100000 a year. heretofore paid to some
corporation presidents.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
just So.

Amt had no luck with my bear trap
yet"
We'll. you'll have great luck if you
don't ketch nobody that will sue YOU"
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
POLITICAL COMMENT.

Ffrom the Illinois State Register.
Wonder il the United States Senate
thinks more of Lorimer than OF its own
reputation?
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Home MelOdrama.

THE cards are marked! Curses on the
one who done this
Now, be reasonable, John. Why did
YOU let baby get hold of a lead pencil?'
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
Fast Time by Railroad Trains.


j. S. Warner. of Chicago. a railroad ex-
pert who was seen at the Grafton re-
Gently, said that a speed of 80 miles an
hour by railway trains is technically
possible to-day. and will be commercially
feasible within the next ten years. so long
as the railway serves great centers Of
population yielding a large amount Of
traffic.
THE motive power. Of course. would
have to be electricity said Mr.. War
ner. Naturally. too. the high horse
power required for the attainment Of
such speed would necessitate motors of
enormous size and weight. In order to
carry such tremendous weight safely. it
would probably be necessary to use
three. IL not four. rails. The great
trouble, however, would be how to deal
with the resistance of the air. There
are three methods by which this could
be met One of these would be to con-
struct the train cigar-shaped, with the
sides Of the carriages oiled or vanished.
SO as to make them as smooth as possi-
bic. Another way would be to reduce the
friction on the track by fitting wings, or
lifting planes, all around the train, the
object being to utilize the resistance Of
the atmosphere to lift the weight from
the track and thereby reduce the track
resistance.
'.The third method would be not to run
the train through the air at all. This
could only be done by running 1t in .
tube from which the air had been ex.
hausted In advance Of the speeding train
by powerful pumps. II this plan mate
rializes. II would mean New York to
Chicago In little moro than DIR AourA
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31
A Militant Debutante.

Going to give your daughter a coming
out balI?"
mo: she's a suffragette. Keeps me
busy giving ball.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

He argued well. beyond a doubt:
He talked all day.
What was it that he talked about?
He didn't say.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

Il think that girl was chatting me, don't
you know
"why so, Ferdy?'
"She asked me for my recipe for
fudge
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

From the Philadelphia North American.
The first big, broad. brave. right ac-
complshment of the Taft administratio
was done when. in the ablest message he
has yet written. the President submitted
to Congress for ratification a reciprocity
agreement with the commissioners of
Canada.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

From the Springfield Republican.
Think of the pocket borough of Mon
tana charging Massachusetts with polti-
cal corruptiOni
The Washington herald., 1911-01-31

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
A favOrite idea of Mayor Seidel. the
Socialist mayor of Milwaukee. has not
worked out we'll in practice. To amuse
the proletariat. he introduced public mu-
nicipal dances. The merry whirl pleased
for time. but the people became tired
Of paying the piper. Thus another dream
of the millennium is shattered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-07-28
KEOKUK NOTES.

h Mrs Anna Alden and son Clarence,
left Tuesday night for Galway county,
Mo, to attend the funeral Of her step
father, Mr.. David Cave Whe died very
suddenly, Tuesday morning, July 18th.
They will be gone about two weeks.
a "A very delightful affair was the par
ty given Monday night.July 10th, by
Miss Marguerite Thomas, at her home
18th and Franklin street, in honor Of
Claud and Oliver Buckner Of Ft. Dodge
About 18 young friends were present.
games were indulged in until a late
hour after which dainty refreshments
were served.
Miss Elsie Neal Of Chicago, formly
of Monmouth, Ill, who has been the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Ashley,
1907 Morgan street. left Saturday for
her home in. Chicago.
y Mrs. j. H. Huesting Of Hannihle,
Mo, left for her home Saturday, after
"A pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs.
Henry johnson, 1921 Morgan street.
Miss Hazel Lee Of near Mussatine,
Iowa, who has been visiting at the
home Of Rev. and Mrs. " J. a. Bruce,
l4th and High street. left for her home
Tuesday. Y y \
Quite anumber Of Kaokuk people at
tended the annusl picnic given at Hell
fast last Friday, uly 2lst. Those who
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-07-28
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Work on the "A. M. e. church is pro
crossing nicely. The outside cement
work is all finished except the finish
ing Of the foundation. On the lrss
Sunday in August all the colored
churches Of the Tri-C Cities will come to-
gether at Bethel church and rally
to raise the $500 to pay for the
work that is being done. There will
be important services August 9th as
follows: lO:45 a. M, 2:30 p. M and
7:30 p. m. At 2:30 p. m. there will be
union singing by the six colored choirs
of the Tri-Cities. For the convenience
of the out of town people and all who
may desire the accommodation the
A. NJ. E. stewardesses will serve lunch
and refreshments. from II m. to 1880
p. m. in the dining hall Of the church.
The Tri-City Union picnic was by far
the best in the history Of the Union
this year. The day was an ideal one.
Quite number of out of town people
were seen in the park, having de-
lightful time with the Tri-Cities folks.
& As we 60 to press there are quite
a number of Davenporters picnicing at
the South Island in honor Of Mrs Mar
tina Burkley Of Washington, Iowa, and
Mrs. Perkins of Quincy, I'll.
s The Third Baptist church is arrang-
ing for a Dollar Rally on the second
Sunday in August. Fl
Mrs. Frances Baker entertained q
party Of friends from Moline, ILL.,, Tues
day for dinner.
Attorney W. G. Mott is quite busy
nowadays, since the colored people have
decided that he can attend to their
business as well as the other attorneys.
It is indeed a fine thing to consider
our own people. The other fellow does
it, why not wee One of the leading
business men Of the city said to a
colored gentleman the other day that
he was ready to help the colored people
when he saw them helping themselves.
Well, we ought to stop doing some
things and commence doing other
things. We talk too much about what
we are and do too little with what we
have ~ N Es tSt9Ass t.t s s5
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coLFAx NOTES.

i y i = {
Mrs. VIM. Jackson is on the sick list.
Her many friends hope she may soon
| recover.
The entertainment given by Mr. Sam
Dean Saturday evening was largely
attended and all report good time.
Rev. Robert Lipscombe has gone to
Buxton where he expects to make his
future home. We regret very much to
lose him from our midst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Wilkinson of Des
Moines were over Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Holmes
Mr.. w. d. Miller, who has been suf-
fering with a severe attack of pleurisy,
is much improved.
Mesdames StOckard and Matthias
were shopping in Des Moines last We'd
nesday.
The ladies' Mission Circle will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry
Banks.
Mrs. Lonnie Brooks and baby Joseph
were guests at the parental home last
Sunday. X
Mrs. Houston Of Des Moines is =
guest at the NJ. r. Welch home.
The reception last Friday afternoon,
given by Mrs. ]. J. Beasley at her
home, in honor Of her sister Mrs. Estes,
was delightful affair. About thirty
ladies were present. The hours were
from to 4 p. m. The hostess served
an elaborate three course luncheon.
The Benevolent club met at the J. w.
Holmes residence Tuesday evening and
perfected plans for the autumn work.
The club is progressing nicely, having
a membership of fourteen.
MRS. Sam Dean is a Buxton visitor
this week.
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with the Buxton circle until the mex
annual meeting, which will be held il
Kansas City, 1912.
Miss Tibbs of Chicago with her broth
er is visiting their aunt and uncle. Mr.,
and Mrs. Neeley. They will remain
about two weeks longer.
Miss Florence Green, who has beer
visiting her sister and brother in Cedar
Rapids returned home last Wednesday.
She reports pleasant trip.
Mrs. Hill, an evangelist from Chicago
preached at the Y M. C. A. building
last Sunday afternoon.
Presiding Elder Gordon was in the
city last Sunday.
Rev. Butler was collecting Dollar
money last Sunday.
A, Mr.. Spears, on East Sd street, receiv-
ed an injury by getting three of his fin
gers mashed in the mine last week.
Joe Nicholas is still careing for his
wounded fingers, but he is much improv-
ed at this writing.
Mr.. Southers is getting on nicely on
his crutches; we hope he will soon be
able to lay them down, ].
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-07-28

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday. July 25th ut the home Of Atty
J. B. Rush, on 10th street. The pro-
gram for the evening was the study Of
Longfellow and his works, in which all
the members Of the society took an ac-
tive part. The Lyceum adjourned to
meet Tuesday, July 1st with Mrs. S.
Joe Brown, 1868 Fifth street, at which
time the following program will be rem
dered: Life and Works Of Alexander Du
mas Mrs. Mcdowell The benefits Of
our market piace-Att'y S. Joe Brown
Current events. Report Of Critic. All
members are urged to be present as the
Interstate delegates will be selected
at this meeting
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-07-28
BURLINGTON ITEMS

] Mr.. J. A. Mccullough, the Afro.
American supply man has been in oul
city for week canvassing and has
met with great success. His work con.
sists Of pictures as some Of our most
prominent men Of Booker T. Wash.
ington, and others. He also carries q
line of sacred pictures Of our race
something never brought before the
public. Mr.. Mccullough is truly race
man, and should meet with success
everywhere, He will visit in Ft. Madi-
son and Keokuk the first week In Au-
gust.
Rev. Palmer was in Keokuk Thurs
day on business.
Little Everett Anderson, who was
accidentally burnt by fire works on the
4th of July, is rapidly recovering.
The S. S. picnic, given by the Baptist
church at the Galway farm, Wednes-
day, was largely attended and delight
full time enjoyed.
The Rev Brown Of San Francisco
filled the pulpit at the Baptist church
Sunday in the fornoon and evening.
The Rev. is delivering series Of lec-
lures this week Ut said church.
Mr.. Jordan Earle entertained Rev.
Palmer and DR.. Brown ats o'clock din
ner, Thursday.
Mrs. R. Brooks entertained DR..
Brown and Rev. Palmer Sunday at din
ner.
The G, G. club gave social at the
residence Of Mrs. A. Pleasant. Tues
day evening,
Mr.. Dean, q waiter at the hotel, Bur-
lington, gave q very elaborate birth
day party at the residence Of Charles
Badgett last week to large number Of
his friends A delightful time was en-
joyed by all.