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The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Canada's Crops and Reciprocity.

The election which will occur in Can
ada to-day will decide the fate of recl-
procity. In reviewing the campaign,
which has been conducted with great
energy upon both sides, it must be re-
garded as strange that the opponents of
reciprocity failed to present the eco
nomic arguments which were at their
command, and confined themselves to
exciting racial and national preJudices.
For, in the face of the mammoth
crops which Canada is producing, It
might well be said that that country is
less interested in reciprocity than the
United States The total wheat crop OF
Canada for this year is estimated at
more than 2oo,ooo.oOo bushels, or 3D.
100000 bushels more than last year An
increase of GO per cent in one year, with
prospects of continued increase, settles
Canadas future as the greatest, bread
producer of the whole world. 1t is pre-
dicted that 1912 will show a greater gain
over 1911 than this year shows over 1910
The increase in the crops of oats and
barley is still more encouraging. and the
claim that the present generation will
see Canada producing a billion bushels
of wheat per year does not seem so ex-
travagant as when it was first advanced.
Canada itself can consume only a
small fraction of all this food product.
For instance, she must seek a market
abroad for Is per cent of this year
wheat crop. England cannot possibly
take it all Perhaps we shall have to
import wheat into this country within
the next decade, though our need will
not increase as fast as Canada's capacity
to produce. But we shall no doubt take
a very large quantity of that cereal, and
pay the best price for it, when we need
it Even now, Canadian barley and oats
find ready market in the United
States.
These facts ought in themselves to
furnish basis in Canada for opposition
to reciprocity
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Poker Chips Are Real Money.

From the Augusta County Argus
The Supreme Court of West Virginia
has decided that poker chips are real
money. The decision was handed down
in the case of the State against w. T
Collins. charged with having sold liquor
in violation of law. Collins protested
his innocence. contending that no money
changed hands, that the liquor was dis
POSED Of as an incident to poker game,
and that the consideration was chips,
not coin of the realm; but the court
held that this was merely subterfuge.
Anything is money, said the court. which
has a purchasing power, and the chips
used in that game were worth just as
much as the players agreed they should
be worth-that is, white chips, cents;
red chips, 10 cents. and blue chips, D
cents. A player might have bought a
nair of shoes with his stack and 1t
would have been perfectly legitimate
transaction.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Training Accountants.

The opening Of the Washington
School of Accountancy recalls the bill
introduced in Congress last May by Mr.
Johnson, of Kentucky, designed to
create the profession of certified public
accountant in the District OF Columbia
This bill, with other District bills, was
carried over to the regular session, and
there is good prospect of its speedy en-
actment. At present, however, the Dis
trict still lags behind many of the pro
gressive States in the regulation of this
important vocation OF the public &C
countant
Accountancy as a profession began in
the United States in 1896. New York
in that year pioneered the way in its
certified public accountant act, which, as
now amended. provides that an applicant
for the certificate, as test OF his pro-
fessional education, shall pass examina-
tions in law, theory of accounts, prac-
tical accounting, and auditing. The pre-
liminary requirements of regents GER
tihCate assures the profession a standing
in New York State alongside the older
professions of law and medicine Mr.
JOhnson's bill would also require the
preliminary equivalent of high school
course, and follows closely the other re-
quirements of the New York act In
all, twenty-five States now have legisla-
tion resembling more or less this act Of
1896.
A definition of the term "accountancy'
is given as "a profession the members
of which, by virtue of their general edu-
cation and professional training, offer
to the community their services in all
matters pertaining to the recording,
verifcation, and presentation of facts
involving the acquisition, production,
conservation, and transfer of values"
The need of such service increases as
commercial and industrial life become
more complex New interests create
new functions; old methods give way
to modern business devices. Simplicity,
exactness, and all around effectiveness
are demanded The watchword is
economy and efficiency
Municipal accounting is in itself an
immense subject Figures which Prof.
Ernest H. Meyer, of the Bureau of the
Census, cited at Tuesday nights meet
ing relative to I43 cities of more than
10000 population ran far into hundreds
of millions for a period of eight years.
Compared with the operations of the
Panama Canal, New York City's ex-
penditures for permanent Improvements
were shown to be vastly greater Will
lam H. Allen, head of the Bureau of
Municipal Research, recently stated that
1000 efficient young men were wanted
Immediately to perform the well-paid
duties of analyzing the business systems
of cities.
The fact that Washington, through
the department OF education in the
Young Mems Christian Association, first
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
AS OTHERS SEE 1T.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Why shoot at the aviators? They'll
fall without a waste of gunpowder
From the Atlanta Journal
If Bryan is looking for a candidate he
will not have to carry a lantern around
with him.
From the Baltimore Star.
The sporting editor of Carnegie's peace
paper will be a lucky chap. It's so easy
to score tiddledewinks.
From the Kansas City Times.
If it is found that Colorado was not
legally admitted into the Union, it leaves
Denver affairs in a mighty sad State.
From the Montgomery Advertiser.
The President will have to ride more
than 1900 miles before he can call back
those who have wandered, away from him.
From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Texan who is seeking a cure for
the horrible dreams that he has every
night ought to try sleeping in the day
time.
From the Detroit Free Fress.
Thirty members of Congress refuse to
tell now old they are, no doubt for fear
that people will say they are old enough
to know better.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
MODERATE EXERCISE BEST.
Physical Director Beckett Addresse'
Home Club Meeting.

Pointing out the dire necessity of mod
crate exercise, plenty of fresh air and
wholesome food, Physical Director c. E.
Beckett, of the Y. NJ. c. A, last night
at a meeting of the newly organized
Home Club" talked on practicable treat
ment, for the overtaxed man and the un-
developed youth.
Meetings will be held on the first and
third Wednesdays of the month. Among
the most prominent and active workers
of the Home Club" are H. B. F. Mac
farland, Benjamin w. Guy, Benjamin r.
Johnson. Claude NJ. Bennett, and DR.. R.
C.. Hines.
A new department of employment, 6e-
signed to find positions Of all sorts for
young men who desire to work, has just
been established in WASHINGTON by the
Y NJ. c. A. with Herman c. Metcalf at
its head This department will find work
for men regardless of age or religion.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
AMERICAS FIRST LAwY

AH1N4SA . T 4ENo1 LA " Err
About 1641 Thomas Lechford
came over from England and set
up for the practice of law in
Poston. He made a failure OF 1t,
partly for want of clients, but
mainly because the governor and
magistrate violently opposed hin.
They had no use for lawyers. be-
lieving themselves perfectly COM
petent to handle all controversies
that might arise in the colony.
Thes Puritan fathers in England
held lawyers in adherence. John
Rogers, the famous Puritan
preacher, Of London. spoke OF
THE incredible wickedness OF
that profession. and their guilt
ness of all manner of sins which
the nation lies under" This being
the opinion of the Puritan lead
ers in England, no wonder the
brethren in Boston determined to
exclude them. Up to the time of
the Revolutionary war lawyers
were generally looked upon in
this country as unsuited to good
society. Though he failed in the
legal profession, LechfOrd wrpte
good book. which he called
Plain Dealing; or. News from
New England"
Copyright, VII. by Joseph B. Bowlesl
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21

it is correct administration that the
larger consumers should pay the larger
tax; but it is not true or wise that with
the almost unlimited sources of water
at the command of Washington its resi-
dents should be stinted in its use
The best way to meet this water prob
lem is to proceed to the rational en-
largement of the system so as to meet
future needs. The new conduit or the
supplementary supply dam and reser-
voirs must eventually be constructed,
and the work should be commenced as
soon as possible.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
CONGRESS HIS AMBITION.
John l.. Sullivan Wants to End Ou
His Career as Statemnn.

John l.. Sullivan Wants TO End Out
His Career as Statemhn.
From the New York Herald.
II present plans elaborate in detail. do
not miscarry. the stentorian but gentle
voice of John L. Sullivan, known in the
sporting world for years as the nohlest
Roman of them ALL" will he heard ring
ing in the lower halls of Congress before
many moons. This is the tidng which
James Carroll. better known as Brook
lyn Jimmy Carroll. took back to Broad
way yesterday after a months stay at
the Sullivan farm in Massachusetts, just
outside of Boston.
The candidacy of the 0ne-time cham
piOn heavyweight prize fighter OF the
world has been shaped up by his neigh
bors recently. and Mr.. Sullivan will
make a formal announcement within a
few days. according to Mr.. Carroll.
Eight years ago Mr.. Sullivan went in
for the simple life" and has been a
quiet country squire on the little farm
he purchased near Boston. He also has
been successful in avoiding the vicious
swings. UpperCuts. and body blows OF
an old enemy to whom he lost repeated
" in numerous conflicts not in the ring.
Mr. Carroll says that II is hardly nee
essary to add that If Nr. sullivan runs
for Congress it will be on the straight
Democratic ticket of the old fashioned
variety
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
TRANSFER FIGHT
To Be TAKEN Up
BY CIVIC BODIES
Citizens Federation Plans a
Strong Campaign.
MAY LAST ALL WINTER

The universal transfer fight hingeing
ton Company and the Washington Tran
sit Company, will be the center Of an
all-winter campaign. in which practically
every civic body in the District will en-
list. unless the question is settled before
the years activities commence. This is
evident from the temper Of those bodies
that have begun their fall and winter
sessions and the leading spirits in other
civic bodies.
VIII Lead Campaign.
The leaders in the fight will be the
Chamber OF Commerce and the Fedora
tion Of Citizens Associations. The Cham
ber, through its board Of directors, al
ready has entered the fight with a VEN
geance on the side of the universal trans
fer project. The first meeting Of the
federation will be held early next month
The date has not been set, as William
Mex. Clayton, the president, is Ill. But
It is assured that the federation will take
up the fight at whatever stage 1t has
reached and pushed the cause with a will
The report that one Of the street car
universal transfer law contemplated an
avowal in favor Of such a law found
little encouragement at a meeting Of
the board Of directors of that corpora
ton yesterday. AS far as could be learn
&c the matter was not discussed, and
the company maintains as unyielding a
front as the one involved in the suit.
Lawyers Confer To-day.
Plans are now in the making to bring
the suit Of the transit company against
the traction company to trial before its
regular place on the court calendar. A
meeting of counsel for the two companies
will be held at noon to-day to determine
upon a method to bring this about
In a letter transmitted by Chairman
Clements, of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, to Mayor w G. Platt, OF
Takoma Park, Md, yesterday, the COM
mission virtually refuses to take any
part IN the controversy, declaring that
it has no authority in the matter
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21

recognized formally the profession Of
accountant as one deserving the con-
sideration of the city's young men, by
establishing a professional course of
accountancy instruction two years ago,
is worthy of more than passing notice
in this connection. Citizens who believe
that training of this sort is an important
part of the available educational advan-
tages afforded by our city may properly
commend this step on the part of the ed
ucational committee of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
FLOWER SHOW CLOSES.
Big Crowd Attends Final Night of
BrOOkIand Exhibit.

With a record:breaking crowd attend
ing, the Brookland Brotherhood closed
its third annual flower fruit, and vege-
table show last night at the Lord Memo
rial Hall Of the Bro"kland Baptist
Church. Twelfth and Newton streets.
Flower awards were decided by Joseph
F.. Ralph, c. Hemlock. and E. c. Butter
field, of the Department of Agriculture.
Prizes for fruits and vegetables were
awarded by Frank H jackson, F H.
Hilman, and Nicholas Crook
The flowers exhibited at the show will
be sent TO the various Washington hos
pitfalls. while the vegetables wilB be dis
tributed among the poor of the city.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Attack and Defense.

From fhe Philadelphia Evening Times
Craig Biddle, at a-dinner in Newport
defended 8smetics and attacked scandal
mongering in one neat epigram.
An elderly matron was criticising GER
tain young girls for using rouge, and
powder in what she deemed an immod-
est manner.
But" said Mr.. Biddle. those girls
were educated in France, and over there
as you know, cosmetics are looked on as
necessary-the same as We look on bread
and meat"
Nevertheless" said thes matron, Il
have my suspicious about girls who paint
like that"
We'll, as for me-" the young man re-
torted Il think 1t is far better for a
lady to redden her own cheeks than to
blacken other ladies' characters
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Washington's Water Problem.

Announcement is made through the
annual report OF the superintendent of
the water department that a surplus Of
$&4,IoS was realized from the revenues
OF the service during the last fiscal year,
Details of the report show that much
attention was given to the installation
of meters and in looking after the leak
age OF the system, with a view to econ
omy in the use of water. 1t is also an
nounced that the years surplus will be
used in the installation of about 5000
meters during the present fiscal year.
But the most significant part of the
report is that the average daily con-
sumption per capita during the year was
I78 gallons, or an aggregate of 6o,ooo,-
600 gallons and more a day. When it is
remembered that the maximum capacity
of the present water system is not above
100000 a day, the facts bring home
to the municipal authorities the vision of
a water famine in the District not many
years hence This famine will come,
not because the supply in the Potomac
is not ample to provide the city, but be-
cause the conduit to Great Falls and
the receiving and storage reservoirs will
not carry a greater amount When the
growth of the city reaches the demand
for 9o,OoO.oOo gallons a day, which in
the natural order of things cannot be
deferred many years, Washington will
be confronted with a situation uncom-
Portable, not to say alarming, provided
cautious administration does not provide
additional means of bringing water in
greater quantity TO the filtration plant
Recently an elaborate report emanated
from the office of Commissioner Judson
suggesting several ways to solve this
problem. He suggested the installation
of meters to conserve the present sup
ply, increasing the revenues of the de-
partment by raising the rates, and post
poning the enlargement of the water
works as long as possible.
1t will be seen, however, that the in
PRODUCTION of meters, or any other means
of conserving the supply, does not solve
the problem. 1t is essential now, or it
will be in a comparatively few years,
that new conduit shall be built between
this city and Great Falls, or that sup
Elementary source of supply be secured
from the valley of the Patuxent River,
which, it has been suggested, would be
cheaper than to bring the additional
water down from the upper Potomac.
No valid objection appears why the
department should not install meters
and require the consumer to pay for the
amount Of water he uses, except that it
is a most expensive operation; and thus
far has effected only in part the purposes
sought in their first introduction There
have now been installed about 1900
measuring appliances, and the records
of the department show that the con-
sumption Of water has gone on in about
the same ratio as before, with a slight
percentage of increased frevenue 1t is,
therefore, an open question whether the
meters have paid or will pay for them
selves.
No one will question the justice OF
the consumer paying for the water used
on his premises at an equitable rate, and
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Both Were Humorous.

From the Kansas City Star.
George AIDE had finished his speech at
recent dinner party, and on seating
himself well-known lawyer arose,
showed his hands deep into his trousers
pockets, as was his habit. and laughingly
inquired of those present. Doesn't II
strike the company as little unusual
that professional humorist should be
funny When the laugh had subsided.
Ade arawled out, Doesn't 1t strike the
company as a little unusual that 9
lawyer should have his hands In his own
pockets?"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
CALEDoN1ANs OPEN SEASON.
Smoker and Entertainment Are En-
JOyed by Members.

The Caledonian Club opened its season
Of social gatherings last night at Eagles
Hall with a smoker and entertainment
Music was furnished by the Caledonian
orchestra, and prizes were given in con-
tests for the benefit OF the football team
of the club.
Among those who contributed Scotch
songs were u. ]. Ward. James Marble.
w. s Quaine. A. Lawson. William Petrie.
William Deuchers. James Anderson, Rob-
ert Adams, William Smith, c. O. ROurke,
James Gillis, and the Caledonian quartet,
composed of William Petrie, William
Deuchers. James Anderson, and James
Stuart.
rangements was composed OF DR.. Thomas
Miller Robert Adams. William Smith,
James Anderson. and Alexander Robert
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
BALTIMORE TRIP ENJOYED.
Washington MasOns Hold Pleasant
Outing at the Oasis.

Outing at the Oasis.
Temple Lodge. No. 81. F. A. A. NJ,
held a pleasant outing at The Oasis"
the Baltimore Masonic Country Clubs
home, yesterday. More than forty men,
bsrs took the trip. leaving this city in
special cars over the electric line at S:45
a. m. and returning last night at 1890.
Harrison Dingman was master OF cere-
monies, and all voted the outing a grand
success. The stately mansion where the
excursionists journeyed is located on a
commanding elevation between Fort
Howard and Sparrows Point, right at
the mouth of the Patapsco River, and
commands a magnificent view for miles
down the bay.
Thomas c. Noyes and Louis A. Dent.
who were among the organizers of the
lodge, responded to humorous toasts.
Among those in the party were Carter
B. Keene. worshipful master; Sterling
Kerr senior warden; Thomas c. Noyes,
ex-worshipful master; Louis A. Dent, ex-
secretary; Louis c. Wilson, treasurer;
Merritt o. Chance, Frank Sprigg Perry,
DR.. William L. Robins, William F. Rob-
erts, and Edgar c. Snyder.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
LARGE MAJORITY
FOR RECIPROCITY

Continued from Page One.
means the ultimate annexation of Canada
by the United States.
The final touch is added by the Mon
treal Star tonight, which appeals to
those whose family names are upon the
moss-grown tonn5stones OF 1850
1t is an insult to the Canadian who in
this annexation cry is assumed to be SO
lacking in patriotism that he will con-
sent to annexation, which, as has fire.
quently been pointed out. could only be
accomplished with the consent of Canada
Yet it must be written that If reCi=
procity is defeated tO-morrow-if Canada
rejects this opportunity at once for COM
mercial betteTment. reduced cost OF liv-
ing. and freedom from trust domination,
the appeal to passion and the fear of
annexation will be to blame for it. That
and the success which Henri BOurassa
achieves in leading the French Canadians
away from their old-time support of
Laurier.
Work of the Trusts.
!, II the American trusts and the pro-
'tected interests OF Canada are to con-
tine their domination and by means Of the
high tariff wall. corner food products,
dictate the cost Of living. keep wages
down. restrict markets TO suit their own
purposes control the economic destiny
and dominate the continent. it will be
due not to any economic argument that
has been advanced against reciprocity.
but to the fOray of the place,
and the fear of annexation fOs-
tered in campaign OF the most bitter
anti-American character and financed by
the trusts OF the United States, who are
lighting in the last ditch to save the
sacred tariff.
1t is inconceivable that Canada Will
vote wrong, it is not to be believed that
the outpOuring of $1,000 people. who
cheered Laurier through the streets of
Montreal last night meant anything
but that this tried and true leader for
fifteen years of Canada's greatest pros
perity, will be retained in power.
On the eve of voting Sir Wilfrid
himself is supremely confident. There
was the old ring in his voice last night
when holding the 10000 in St. James
Market spellbOund, he cried:
They say Laur!er must be over
thrown.
Not Personal Fight.
1T is an easy thing to say. but it
is not so easy to do. They are not
ready to do It Thursday. I don't aspire
~ d pei SNIdA u LlutHP pm IL OIliE IIS'0LiOu VI
to personal sentiment l would not be
here.
Il have been leader for fifteen years,
and the administration of the country
| has weighed heavily on my shoulders.
l think I have the right to say l have
not maladministered the country. But
while Providence gives me health
would be ashamed If I did not face my
adversaries and fight to the end.
at do NOT aDneal a single race and
| faith. l am OF your race and your
religion. But 1 stand on a broader
! ground than that. 1 follow the tradi-
/ tions of Gladstone and Fox in the
| broad principles of liberty and Justice
1 for all men"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
NO CLEW TO MOTHER.
Police Work in Vain on Abandoned
Babe Case.

Central Office detectives worked all
day yesterday in an effort to locate the
mysterious woman in black" who aban-
doned her one -month-old boy late
Tuesday night, after placing him in the
vestibule of Miss Mary Williams res
idence, Ills 1 street northwest.
They have no Clew to work on
except the fact that a handsome young
woman garbed IN a black dress was seen
with a baby in the park directly in
front of the Williams home early in the
afternoon.
The baby was taken to st. AIMS
Infant Asylum last night by the matrOn
Of the First precinct, Mrs. Wehrle.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
Father McGee Names Committee.

Father MCGEE, Of the Church of the
Sacred Heart, has appointed the follow
ing committee to attend the laying OF
the corner stone of the Gibbons Me-
mortal Hall on October 16: G. W. Davis,
Mr.. Mann, Morgan Downey. DR.. \. J.
Carico, F. P. Thompson, c. B. ThOmp-
son, H. ]. Thyson, S. B. Bronson, Will
lam Bronson, n. H. Shea. p. 7. Moran,
p. ]. Lee, George P. Hughes, Clarence
Colford, and r. E. Joyce.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-21
No Case for Mercy.

From the Lynchburg News
The announcement that in the event
the Supreme Court Of Appeals refuses
Harry Beattie new trial. an extensive
ly signed petition for executive elemency
will be presented to Gov. Mann, should
be a source of general regret among the
Virginia people And doubtless II Is.