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The Washington herald., 1911-11-05

Directl-- opposite the magnificent mar
BILE art palace known as the Corcoran
Gallery of Art, and almost within the
shadow of the White House, stands an
attractive old-fashioned two-story dou-
hIe building, whose modest front is or
namented with wrought iron balconies
densely covered with vines, giving the
whole an atmosphere at once artistic,
exclusive. and digniied. An old-fashion-
ed garden, laid out in colonial design,
with lockwood bushes and shade trees,
forms a farming approach to this
house, and greatly enhances its pic
turesoueness. If the genius Of William
Morris or -ohn Ruskin had selected this
spot as its last abiding place, 1t could
have found no more ideal surroundings.
IJpon entering this unique place. with
its wide stairways, bright halls, ana
spacious landings, one may see groups
of women, wearing huge aprons, seated
or standing up at work benches, nlmoly
plying the tools of the craft chosen by
them, and deftly working at all sorts of
useful arts
"Art for Arts Sake"
These master craftsmen, women though
they be, journeymen- and apprentices,
have not been forced by circumstances
TO daily dor their work attire and earn
n wage to support themselves and those
dependent upon them. Most of them are
wealthy, and among them may be found
the bearers Of names most prominent
in the social register OF the upper ten
dom Of the Nations Capital These So
t.iety matrons and buds who toll here
every day In the week, and do not de-
spise the horny hand of the sons of
toll" have a purpose in life. They do
not subscribe to the idea that 1t is Z e
exclusive mission of so-called society to
merely shine at teas, dances. theatricals,
receptions, and other diversions.
The character of this shop. studio, and
school, its instructors, pupils, and work
may best be gagged wncn X Is con-
sidered that men like Henry II. Ward.
Paul Wayiand Bartlett, Gutzon Borg
lum, william Couper, Albert Herter,
Francis d. MiIlett, and Lee McClung,
compose its advisory board. Every one
OF these men stand high in the history
of American art. and as patrons Of art.
The Arts and Crafts School at 1n1
and Ills New York avenue, has inspired
Washington's social leaders with a new
view of Hfe's responsibilities, adopting in
this respect the opinions expressed by
Frederick Townsend Martin on THE
Idle Rich" and causing them to flock IN
steadily increasing numbers to this bee-
hive Of arts and crafts each of whose
departments is in charge Of an expert.
The department Of design is in charge
Of Miss Florence Pike, q graduate of
the School of the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, and 8 certificate holder from
Harvard Summer School The course In
design includes study of the principles
OF decorative design. color harmony and
The Washington herald., 1911-11-05
special Horse Luncheon.
Raw Eggs and Sugar.

''Tte sugar is fattening and mis- out all
the wrinkles The raw eggs slicken the
hair and make the coat shine. The eggs
give them life. too. and make them step
high" he said.
David Fisher. who was engaged by
Miss LonE while she vas In England
The Washington herald., 1911-11-05

It was scientific dieting that put Miss
Loula Longs horses into condition to
win SO many blue ribbons at the Ameri-
can Live Stock and Horse Shows at Lon
don last week. Miss Long says so her
self.
"a horse is just like a human being
in respect to diet" she said. Now, 1t is
admitted by scientists that the races Of
humanity that have made the greatest
progress in civilization and the arts are
those that were fed the best. 1t has
been demonstrated that good food through
successive generations of human beings,
together with sane living and good habits,
of course, will breed up a high class Of
human beings. Good food through sew
eral generations brings beauty of face
and FORM.
IT read in a magazine recently an ar
ticle which told Of the effect upon the
human race, physically and mentally, OF
the general consumption of wheat bread
In the last century"
Miss Long was sitting on bale of
hay in the stall where her horses were
stabbed in the horse barns at the horse
show. She had two bulldogs In her arms
as she talked. -----..--
This article told Of the struggle for
food all down through the ages and the
scarcity OF wheaton bread until ATIerica
was discovered and her vast prairies
were turned into wheat fields. This writer
pointed out that the invention. OF the
reaper and binder was the most impor-
tant event in the history OF the human
race for centuries because that machine
made It. possible to harvest the great
oceans of wheat and thus America sup
piled the world with a higher class OF
food than II had ever had before. The
result was a full stomach and content
ment, health and happiness, and a high
er developed race OF men the world over.
These high-bred horses Of mine are al
most human; they are like children IN
some respects. They like to show on in
the ring. They are proud and their
nerves are strung at a high tension.
They come out Of the show ring as ex-
cited and nervous as children would be
II put through a performance on the
stage before an audience where they
were expected to acquit themselves so
as to win applause.
Special Horse Luncheon.
after their performance in the ring
at night we prepare special luncheon
for them. It is bran mash. the secret
of which is known only to David Fisher,
the manager OF my stables. Then we
sponge them lightly with warm water
and put them to bed.
Very often my horses become peevish
and will not eat. Then We have to fix
up dainty meals to tempt their appetite.
AS to what we feed them you win have
to ask William Black, better known as
'Cabbage.s the negro conditioner OF my
horses. He Is a wonder at making a
peeyish horse eat. and he has some Sc
crets. too, about what to feed q horse to
make him look wen and step high"
cabbage wouldn't tell much about It
except that show ring horses were fed
brown sugar by the handful and raw
eggs.
Raw EGGS and Sugar.
''Tre sugar is fattening and nus out all
the wrinkles. The raw eggs slicken the
hair ana make the coat shine. The eggs
give them life. too. and make them step
high" he said.
David Fisher. who was engaged by
1Glss Long while she vas IN England
The Washington herald., 1911-11-05
Students Weaving.


historic ornament, and the study Of
plants and flowers from nature for deco
rative application in original designs. 1t
covers designing for stenciling, weaving,
leather work, metal work, wood carving,
wallpapers, book bindings, and stained
glass.
The BoOkbIndinE.
Miss Pike is also instructor of the
leather work branch, which includes the
study Of different feathers, cutting, color
ing, tooling, and Illuminating, and the
designing Of book covers, wall and furni-
ture panels, as well as smaller articles,
such as card cases, bags, and table mats
To book-lovers the bookbinding depart
ment is the most interesting in this in
terestinS school. Miss Marian Lane, a
medal holder, of London, Is it's instructor,
and she says the joy of taking ones
favorite books to pieces and putting them
in appropriate and beautiful bindings
makes a strong appeal to the bibliophile
Amateur bookbinding has always been
favorite occupation of the leisure
classes, ranking princes among its de-
votees, and even one king, Henry II Of
France.
The metal work and jewelry depart
ment is in charge OF Miss Millicent
Strange, of the Royal College of Art,
South Kensington, London. This is to
many the most fascinating of all the
handicrafts, as well as the one afrording
the greatest individual scope in concep-
tion and execution. In the metal work
the fashioning of copper, brass, and sill
yer into bowls, trays, and numberless
other articles Is thoroughly taught. In
jewelry the working of gold and silver
into beautiful forms and the enrichment
OF these forms with the semi precious
stones and enamel offer to students in
this, art a most absorbing study.
weaves and Textiles.
The spirit Of Miss Mary E. Slason,
master craftsman OF the Society OF Arts
and Crafts Of Boston. rules the bas-
kerry department of the school, which
is in charge of Mrs. Frank w. Smith,
pupil of Miss Slason. It has been said
by Mr. Mason. of the National Museum,
that there is not a weave of any kind
nor of any textile that did not have its
birth In the baskets made by our saw
age ancestors, nor. as far as is known,
has there ever been tribe in any part
Of the world that did not employ some
form OF basketry
Another interesting course q that Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

An extraordinarily foolish effort was
made with a measure of success, to break
up the meeting in New York last even
ing called to forward the work OF inter-
national arbitration by urging the ratif1-
cation Of the treaties now pending in the
Senate. An organized interference pre-
vented the adoption of resolutions after
several speakers had addressed the meet
ing. one man from a place on the plat
form which he had apparently pre-empted
without invitation giving the signal for
howls and calls from squads placed sys-
tematically throughout the hall. 1t was
impossible to restore order. and the meet
ing was brought to a close before the
program was completed.
Opponents of arbitration are extremely
short-sighted If they think to cause its
defeat by such methods. The affair in
New York yesterday demonstrated moth
ing more than that half hundred loud
lunged men can by design break up a
meeting of several thousand opposed tC
them In sentiment. Probably a call for q
mass meeting Of those opposed to arbitra-
ton. undertaking to put on record an ex.
preston Of 1zbuc opinion. would ~,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

draw nearly as many as those who were
present last night sincerely desiring the
adoption Of the treaties. Certainly such
a meeting would be permitted to proceed
without interruption.
:. II there Is a strong anti-arbitration
sentiment in this country, not inspired
by narrow race prejudice, it can easily
be- manifested without resort to the
methods OF. hoodlumism. That there is a
large percentage OF the American people
in strong sympathy with arbitration
is already manifested through meetings
and memorials and petitions. Not all OF
the German-Americans are antagonistc
to arbitration. and the performances of
the leader Of last evenings row at the
Carnegie Hall meeting in New York can
not be taken as expressive Of the true
sentiments of that large and highly re-
spected class Of citizens. There is. in
truth. no anti-German design in the
arbitration treaty. The
United States IL willing at this time to
write a corresponding treaty with Ger
many or any other nation that will pledge
itself to submit to arbitration questions
that may arise between them which in
the absence of a means of peaceful, ad-
justment might lead to war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

guide Americans in the administration OF
their home affairs.
The program for this years convention
Is strikingly comprehensive, and wash
ingtonians could most profitably spend
their spare time during the three days
OF the meeting in attendance to listen tc
the papers that are being read and to the
discussions Of the subjects introduced
One Of the most important Of the ses-
sions will be that of this evening. when
with President Taft in attendance and
the Secretary of the Interior as presiding
officer. the association. Will discuss the
question Of national parks, with the idea
Of further developing a national policy for
the conservation of scenery. This con-
tinent holds many natural wonders. per-
haps unequaled in the world for variety
and impressiveness. Fortunately a strong
sentiment already exists for their pres
ervation. before much harm has been
done by vandals and profit seekers. Still
much remains to be done to save for all
time the scenic splendors Of America, and
without question this meeting will have
marked influence to this end.
An organization that practically and
effectively touches subjects ranging from
national parks to the house fly, that In
diligently treats Of city planning, the
smoke problem, street lighting. shade
trees. billboards, the constructive civic
work of women, children's gardens and
boy scout organizations, cannot fail to
be of real value in the solution of prob
lens affecting American life In practically
all its aspects. For two years in success
sion it has met in Washington, and it is
to be hoped that it will continue to select
this city for its annual gathering. for
here can be studied to good effect the
urban questions of interest to the men,
bership while here also are gathered the
forces that make for national advance
ment along the lines of the associations
interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
HomeWard Bound.

1t is announced that Mr. Bryan will
| sail from Colon tomorrow for home. This
should bring him to our beloved shores
| in time for live word on the subject OF
| the Presidents tariff message, which is
shortly expected.
Mr.. Bryan has positive convictions as to
| a tariff on raw WOOL That is to say, he
believes there should be no tariff on that
| article at all. Put 1t on the free list.
Who are interested in protecting raw
WOO? Only a few sheep-raisers. And
| what right have they to assess in the
way of a tariff duty the great body of
| the people?
For a long time this was the belief-at
| least the proclamation-of many demo-
cratic leaders, They often illustrated
| their contention about a protective tariff
by citing the case of WOOL AS went
their wool argument. SO went their argu-
nfent all along the line. Let all raw ma.
| terials be put on the free list, and let all
and then we should have an improved
tariff law, and presently a greatly in
creased volume of trade.
Democratic councils are now divided as
to this. Some of the most eminent men,
| bers of that party favor a duty on wool
and other raw materials, and are not
bloodthirsty as to finished products. In
fact. they have so modified their former
| views as to be reproached with the tag
of near-republicans by those who still
hold out for the old views
Mr.. Bryan has so tagged Mr.. Under
| wood. who at the extra session placed a
duty on raw wool in the tariff bill he
then presented and had passed And
expectation is that the chairman of ways
and means will repeat that performance
| at this regular session. and incur afresh
Mr.. Bryan's displeasure.
The row of last spring between those
| two leaders came on suddenly, and with
| neither of them we'll prepared for the
engagement. AS a result it was little
| more than a "sassing match" soon over.
Mr. Bryan, upon too meager information
condemned Mr.. Underwood, and Mr. IN
derwood upon sudden provocation de-
nounced Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan's enemies
in the democratic party rejoiced, Mr..
Underwood's friends applauded, and the
republicans looked pleased, and hoped
| the war might go on.
Today's situation is different. Mr. Tn
derwood is going into action better ad-
vised both as to his own and the repub-
lican attitude than last spring, and Mr.
Bryan awaits the move better prepared
to strike. if he decides to strike, than
then. If the struggle is renewed, 1t should
be upon We'll matured plans and for a
large purpose. For since the outburst in
the spring Mr.. Underwood has come into
| the presidential limelight, where Mr..
Bryan has long been, and Mr.. Bryan is
more strongly suspected than ever OF
secretly cherishing further presidential
| aspirations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
American Civic Association.

a national association formed for the
cultivation of higher ideals OF civic life
and beauty In America, the promotion of
city, town and neighborhood improve
ment, the preservation and development
OF landscape and the advancement of
outdoor art" meets today in annual con-
vention in this city with an attendance
representative of those Americans who
have come to realize that their civiliza-
ton demands practical constructive work
for the betterment Of the human environ
ment They are seeking to make living
conditions more sanitary and more at
tractive, to create more public parks. to
develop the possibilities for recreation
for both old and young. to sweep away
unnecessarily disfiguring features Of both
urban and rural landscape. to make at
tractive the surroundings of places of
general assemblage and activity, to pre-
serve the great scenic wonders of the
country from spoliation and in all ways
10 promote conservation.
Formed in 1904, by the consolidation oil
two associations, this organization has
accomplished results amply justifying its
endeavors. 1t has taken part in numerou.
local, state and national movements 70,
the betterment of conditions, and it has
undoubtedly raised the standard Of living
in this country by stimulating and fos
tering crusades against evils. One of 1t!
most successful efforts has been to en-
courage the elimination of the house fly
which stands indicted at the bar of SAM
tary science as a conveyor OF disease. Il
has aided in the boy scout movement
which is teaching the youngsters dis
cipIine and affording them wholesome
recreation and instructive activity.
has made a systematic study Of the sub
-3ect Of city planning. going abroad fol
Illustrations OF what has been done IL
the way Of correct urban dsvsloDmeat Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
Playing Politics.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
We sympathize deeply with those per-
sons whose acute sensibilities are un-
pleasantly affected by the thought that
the lawmakers in the coming session OF
Congress are likely to play politics. "
The prospect of 500 politicians gathering
together for the consideration of political
affairs and actually injecting politics into
their deliberations may well blanch the
cheek of the stOutest The amazing un-
expectedness Of such unprecedented pro-
cedure creates a crisis for the like OF
which history may be searched in vain
One suggestion OF comfort and hope
should hearten the timid and sustain the
brave. Most of the politics that will be
played in this session Of the Sixty-second
Congress will be of the usual kind, which
cannot possibly harm anybody and may
serve a useful purpose in furnishing mild
amusement to the judicious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
The Committees Work, and Later.

The republican national committee held
successful meeting Chicago is an
old hand at handling political national
conventions. and will probably do her
self proud again June Is is a suitable
day. The republicans. being in power.
should go first. The democrats will fol-
low at their convenience. probably two
weeks later. And Vice Chairman Hill
was entitled to the compliment of promo
ton. So far so good.
All was not serene. And maybe it
was best so. AS there were differences
of opinion about both men and measures.
il was we'll enough to air them. Both the
Taft and the anti-Taft men had their
say. and the votes recorded on the differ
ent propositions presented were cast after
full and free discussion.
But is it the part of wisdom for any
republican leader disappointed in the re-
suit to be INDUCING in any proclamations
OF despair now? Is he serving any other
end than that desired by the democracy?
Are not his words being scrapbooked for
use next year? Shall he not have to eat
them or explain them when the two
parties square off for battle? Loading
shells for the enemy is mighty poor
Business.
victory. They favored Chicago as the
place of meeting. the date appointed and
Mr.. Hills elevation. They likewise favor
ed Mr.. New for the post to which he was
assigned. But that does not mean that
their fight is over In fact, it is just be-
ginning. Mr.. La Toilette is on the eve
of taking the stump. and the Roosevelt
boomers are more active than ever since
their favorite requested. them to desist.
For some months the republican party
will be under severe strain.
But the sounds of strife will not be
confined to that organization. The
democracy will bes likewise unhappy.
Divisions there are showing, and will in
crease as the months pass. The leaders
clashed over the service pension bill
They are not agreed as to the tariff.
Some would amend the Sherman anti
trust law. Others stand with the Presi-
dent against the proposition. Some are
for one thing and some another on the
currency question. The revelry has but
started.
Do the republicans really want to win
the fight? They threw away their
chance last year. The democratic ma
jority of the present House is a gift
from them. Had they stood together.
Mr.. Cannon's successor in the Speaker 8
chair would have been one of their own
number and Mr.. Mann the leader of
the majority instead of the minority
They have it in their power to repeat
the performance. Any man with an
anger who can smuggle aboard can
scuttle ship. 1t is mere matter of
implement. opportunity and disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
Remembering the Absent.

Il guess I'm getting into this social
game all right" said Mr.. Cumrox. "Be
polite and courteous yet formal. That's
the idea
What have you been doing?" inquired
his wife, sharply.
You know them people who sent re-
grets because they couldn't come to our
party?'
yes"
We'll, after l saw the party 1 sat
down and sent 'em congratulations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

l dasn' play no golf game,
A-smackin' at de ball;
1 hasn' had no practice,
An it wouldn' do at all.
But 1 kin git my exercise
AS ev'y day goes pass
A-takin' down de sickle
An a-choppin' of de grass.
/ doesn' play no polo,
But 1 kin ride a mule,
An cut an haul de wood aroun'
When autumn days is cool.
An I takes dis little comfort
De satisfaction's deep
No matter whut de rest may cost
De exercise is cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
War and Army and Navy.
From the Philadelphia Press

I rUm tHe FHIIdueIVnId Frebb
The naval review at New York and the
assemblage Of 10000 troops on the Mex
lean frontier both showed the country
that neither navy nor army was ready
for war. The maneuver camp In Texas
proved, as every one who knew our
service was aware. that the United States
has troops, but no army. It has reai.
ments, but 1t has not in the modern mill
tary sense brigades, divisions, nor an
army corps, and a modern war canno.
be fought without an army corps organi-
cation. This organization cannot be made
when war comes. 1t must be prepared
practiced and kept in order for war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
Educational Systems.

Look here said the father. every
page of your book is covered with finger
prints"
Its an accident replied the young
student.
We'll. 1t is some relief to hear that.
There have been so many changes in
handwriting that I was afraid they had
decided to make a clean sweep and SUBJ
stitute the Bertillon system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

At meeting Of the Northeast Wash
ington Citizens Association the other
night attention was called to the fact
that fireman who is injured in the
line of duty, and thereby forced on leave,
loses pay after thirty days. This is an
injustice that should be corrected in the
next District appropriation bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

An investigation into the circumstances
attending yesterdays accident at the new
Riggs building, which narrowly missed
being a shocking tragedy, is promised by
the District authorities 1t should result
in the taking of ample precautions to pre-
vent repetitions. There is no need Of
such dangerous happenings If the right
materials are used and certain well de-
fined mechanical laws are obeyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

Perhaps il some OF the physio-psychc
mechanism that figures in up-to-date de-
tective stories were applied to Prisoner
James Smith the police might find out
more about that taciturn young mans
career than he has thus far been willing
10 disclose.