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The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Devoted to a Great Cause.

The delegates to the convention which
will assemble in Washington to-day to
consider plans for improving the water
ways of the republic are enlisted in a
great cause. For ten years they have
been giving earnest and intelligent study
to the development of commercial in
terests through the betterment of water
transportation facilities and their labors
have produced effective results.
At this time. when the Panama Canal
is approaching completion. it is of es-
pecial importance that there be con-
Structed navigable waterway from the
Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. The
entire Mississippi Valley will bear Il
most intimate relation to the trade OF
South America. and there is no doubt
that the Improvement of its waterways
will materially assist in developing this
trade. If it is possible. for instance. TO
connect the Lakes and the Gulf so that
the commerce of the former can be
successfully transported by water to the
Gull. the work ought to be commenced
at the earliest moment The estimated
COST Of $3o.ooo.ooo is by no means pro-
hibitivc, considering the enormous re-
turns which such a project would in
sure
The difficulty with river and harbor
in the past has been that
the Federal funds have been expended
in Difference to local influence rather
than with due regard for results to
be attained, The River, and Harbors
Congress, considers the great problem
Of water transportation from a national
point OF view, and for this reason its
deliberations have genuine merit.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
SSPANISH WAR PENSIONS.
Our Little Affair with Spain Al
ready SwcIIs Pension Roll.

From the New York Evening Post.
The recent report of the Commissioner
of Pensions brings out the startling fact
that within thirteen years of the, close
of the war with Spain. and eleven after
the subsistence Of the Philippine insuIrec-
ton. there are no less than 3, $50 invalid
soldiers OF these wars on the pension
rolls. in addition to 3,O32 dependent moth
ers, - fathers, nine brothers and sis
ters, LII widows. and 327 children. In
all, there are IS. 49O pensioners as a re-
suit of these wars-actuaIly a larger
number than there were soldiers in the
regular army at the outbreak of the war
withgSpain, and probably 10000 more than
there were troops before Santiago.
In addition, there were S,3S6 Spanish
war claims pending on June 30, 1911. AL
ready we have paid out Sale, 1861 in
and FilipinOs, as against a total of $45,-
S53.O24l9 paid for pensions to the war
riors of 1912, and s45, 6.S3 expended in
the support of veterans of the Mexican
war during a period OF sixty-five years
Now, when it is considered that active
hostilities against Spain did not last over
three months, with only one large battle
it would not have been called that in
the civil war-the sum already expended
seems little else than stupendous for the
services rendered.
To-day there are still 1859 pensioned
survivors of the Mexican war. As there
were perhaps ten times as many soldiers
enlisted in 1S9S-190O as during the war
with Mexico and they were mostly very
young men, We may confidently look for
ward 10 paying pensions to at least 1900
persons fifty-two years hence for services
in Cuba and the Philippines. And then
the people wonder why the United States
must tax them so heavily directly and
indirectly.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
The Commissioners Report.

The carefully prepared summary oil
the anTuaI report OF the District Com
missioncrs, which will be found in an
ther column OF The Washington Herald
to-day. is worth reading. 1t presents
in condensed form the views OF the
Commissioners upon a multitude of To-
cal topics. and while there are no radi-
cal or even novel propositions. there is
every evidence that the Commissioners
have carefully considered all the de
tails Of their administration.
One OF the most important para
graphs refers TO The deficit in the police
and fire pension fund, and the statement
that the pension liabilitic, are iucreas-
ing. while the sources of revenue upon
which the fund depend, are decreasing.
emphasizes the necessity for prompt
action by Congress. 1t is also to be
hoped that Congress will heed the rec
ommendatiOn that assessments of real
estate should be made annually instead
of triennially. d reform that would be
most advantageous to the community. 1t
IS imperative. too. that the police force
should be increased The numerical
strength of this department has not ad-
vanced in proportion with the develop
ment of the District.
More swimming pools and public
baths are asked and should be granted.
The grade crossing at Bcnning should
be abolished, and although there is no
reference to proportion of the cost of
the work being borne by the railroads
this provision should certainly be made
in any law authorizing the work. The
bridge and park projects which are
recommended are deserving of serious
consideration. Especially should Con-
gress take some action which will make
Rock Creek Park more accessible to
the great mass of people who are not
fortunate enough to own automobiles or
carriages.
While the improved illumination of
The avenues in the fashionable section
Of the city is referred to with proper
qualification, it is a pity that this con-
dition has been obtained at the sacrifice
Of the lighting of country roads. Over
900 lamps have been discontinued in the
suburban districts, at saving of 5000.
L would seem as if the saving is not
sufficient to warrant the retrogression
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
BY A. w. MACY.
THE DISCOVERY OF AFRICAN
DIAMONDS.

THE DISCOVERY OF AFRICAN
DIAMONDS.
The children of a poor farmer
who lived on the banks of the
Orange River, near Hopetown, in
South Africa, had no artificial
playthings, so they were accus-
toned to pick up and bring into
the house the beautifully colored
pebbles they found along the
edge of the river. One day in
1867 one of the children found a
little white stone and brought 1t
in and dropped It with other peb-
bles on the floor. It sparkled so
that it attracted the attention OF
the mother. who mentioned II to
a man named Van Niekerk. The
stone was found and he offered
to pay her for II. She laughed at
the idea, but he had a vague no.
tion that IT might be valuable.
He put IT into the hands of a
travelling trader named OReIlley,
who had IL examined by an ex-
pert and IL was found to be worth
$4,000. Thus was the great Kim
berly diamond field discovered.
Copyright. 1911. By Joseph B. Bowles.l
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Argentine Approves Protocol.

The State Department was officially
informed yesterday that the Argentine
Congress has approved the protocol of
September 10 defining the boundary line
between Argentina and Bolivia. The
boundary question has been a matter OF
serious dispute between these two coun-
tries for more than twenty years
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
CONSTITUTION FOR "AD" CLUB.
AbandOns Old System of Govern.
ment by National Body.

ment by National Body.
Forsaking the old form Of government
under the bylaws of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs of America, which has
obtained for more than two years, the
Washington Advertising Club, at a meet
ing held last night at the New Fredonia
Hotel. adopted a constitution and bylaws
of its own, thereby becoming a separate
aRd distinct organization. John E Shoe
maker. F. Med. Smith, and George Os-
termeyer were factors in the adoption of
the new constitution.
Plans were made for a luncheon in
honor of f. d. Gibbs, for ten years ad-
vertising manager OF big cash register
company and an authority on advertising.
c. c. Green, r. Edwin Joyce, and John
+. Shoemaker were appointed a COM
mittee TO arrange for the luncheon, which
will be held at the Commercial Club on
January 9. at noon. Mr.. Gibbs will ad-
dress the Advertising Club.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Capital Dentists Elect Officers.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
National Capital Dental Society last
aight the following officers were elected
for the coming year: President. Dr. c.
H. Howland; vice president, DR.. r. H.
Perry: recording secretary, Dr. w. c.
Killinger; corresponding secretary, DR..
William Munger; treasurer. DR.. ]. w.
HolIingsworth, and librarian, DR.. c. w.
Cuthbertson.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
CHEAP CABLE TO EUROPE.
Western Union TO send Twenty.
word Letters.

word Letters.
The Western Union Telegraph Company
announces, effective December g. the in
auguration of three cheaper forms OF
transatlantic cable service, which are
designed to bring Europe and America
into closer business and social commun-
icatiOn, tending to increased public con-
venience and understanding just as the
service of day letters and night letters
on the land lines of the United States
have proved of benefit T. the widely
separated sections of this country.
FiTst-The cable letter of twenty words
or less for $3.50, to be delivered in Great
Britain on the second morning after
leaving New York.
Second-The weekend cable letter of
thirty words or less for $50, to be filed
up to Saturday midnight for delivery in
Great Britain Tuesday morning.
Third-Deferred press messages at one
half the standard cable press rate.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
With the Political Procession.
Two Smiths In Arizona.

Arizona is sure of having a Senator
Smith in Congress. whichever way the
primary election goes next Tuesday.
Marcus Aurehus Smith. long a Delegate
in Congress from the Territory. is one
Of the Democratic nominees for Senator,
and II. A. Smith is a Republican nomi-
nee. along with Ralph H. Cameron. II
the Republicans win. the Senators will be
Cameron and Smith, and II the Demo-
Gratis put their ticket through Mark
Smith and Col. Ashurst will be sent for
two and four years. There is a frequent
intimatiOn ny both Democrats and Re-
pubIicans familiar with conditions in
Arizona that the Senatorial result may
bring Mark Smith, Democrat, and Ralph
Cameron. Republican, to the Senate.
While there Is general admission that
the Democrats are somewhat in the
lead out Arizona way. and may carry
the State. II IS also admitted that Cam
eron, as the Republican Delegate in Con-
gress for two terms, has built up a
large personal following. and his work
for Statehood seems deserving of reward
Mark Smiths long service as Delegate
made him a familiar figure in Washing
ton. and there will he great rejoicing
among his old friends once II is an
nOunCed that he has come across the
line winner.
Once the primaries of December l.
have designated the Senators. the legis-
Iature will go through the formality OF
actual election. and Washington can eX-
pect both Arizona Senators here for the
New Years reception at the White
House
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Iowa has adopted an official trade
mark with which to stamp the manu-
factures of the State. That appears to
be the only Iowa idea which has not
been originated by Senator Cummins.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

The chief difficulty of a statesman who
has plans TO save the country is to get
them generally recognized as such.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF THE
COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL REPORT

anoun a21sGZIE
figures s2ssOOOOOO
revenues of the year
FIRE PENSION FUND.
police pension 1t practically
there liabilities
sources have decreased 10 ped cent Congress is asked to pass bill which wi"
and
ASSESSMENT TAXES
nuous to be periods
This similar measure aOO-
lutey 0 collection o
DEALERS
d Investigations and constant vigilance are necessary on the part OF the
a
put up In packages bottles or cartons are short weight or measure
regarding the sale of coal have improved and many the loads weighed between
short A standa recommended
is asked
OF the Library $
established
POLICEMEN WANTED.
police
OF
for clauneurs
materially
o
~ The re
of
Additional
uOn of milk asked
be made for the treatment Of neDa at the Washington Asylum Hospital The
woRKHousE SENTENCES TOO SHORT.
OF to
he grade $ be a
heard by
o the o
establishment a i
NEW BRIDGES PROPOSED
Calvert
municipal reduction
sie%
licensing elevator operators has resulted in increased efficiency
prosecuted
a:
effect
sas lamps %sre dnusd lamps " "'"' lamps and %
PARK PROJECTS RECOMMENDED.
The acquisition sit Of hshgay and park in the Knsle Ford VALLEY at
he appro
to
Ccessble to the public
ndicaed that t Hon was excellent
OF RockCr
NJ the River Is emphas
o
is
S be
in
&C the meters tina will become out.
servi no ye BEEN
o + ont
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

If DIR. Wiley wishes to retain his pop
ularity, he should not make any more
assaults upon pumpkin pie, except at
meal time.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

The price of coal is advancing just as
we read of the discovery of immense new
coal fields That's enough to make us
all hot.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

1t is said that New York City wastes
! 100000 gallons Of water every day. That
must grieve those parties who wish to
put il all into the stocks.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

The Kaiser will not have the crown
prince with him at his Christmas dinner
The Kaiser doesn't want anybody around
who talks more indiscreetly than he does
himself
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

The worlds visible supply of cotton is
unusually large, yet many are still wear
ing II where II is not visible.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
prOIOn.inE II.

Early 10 shop and carly to stop
Is the wise way.
Many a girl follows the whirl
Day after day.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

be surprised when they learn how the
court operated It against the tobacco
trust and the Standard OIL Company.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Senator Guggenheim's proposed with
drawal from the Senate has not occa-
stoned any violent protests from Gif-
ford Pinchot
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Il is hoped that most of the football
players will have recovered by the open
ing OF the baseball season.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Mrs. Upton Sinclair in her divorce suit
calls her husband 'an essential monoga-
mist" That is a charge which is very
seldom brought under those circum-
stances
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Just Like Drew Gonds.

They say woman can't select Christ
mas cigars"
Nonsense. I've been sounding my
husband. and find he likes light cigars.
All YOU have to- do is to match the
shade.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

The Walters Association has not yet
officially condemned the tipping evil.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Gov. Foss should know that people who
viii steal elections are not too good to
make away with the evidence thereof.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

At least we ought TO be allowed to In
sist that only pure water shall be put
into the milk.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

If Wall street is so scary, why are so
many politicians afraid of It?
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

The Chicago packers who ask the su-
preme Court to hold that the Sherman
law Is imperative and void will probably
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Col. Roosevelt must feel awfully lonely
every time he announces he doesn't wish
L nomination to the Presidency
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

At present the middleman is getting
knocked from both ends.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

There are very few taxpayers who look
with favor upon single tax.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
HOrSchidc spheres.

What is this music of the spheres
Oh don't talk about baseball now. 1t
makes me blue"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Now. II the steel trust officials would
only plead guilty. We would hear Il sure
enough roar from the Outlook office
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

Sundry hghbrows denouncng ragn hymns the people
sing after getting such trounng they fade everything!
All our anthems should be stately, the angry high
KAGI1mE brows Shrek but it they're greatly off
HYMNS their trolley to speak Underneath the roof and
steeple, where the hymnbook music rolls, there
divers kinds of people, all varieties of souls Some prefer solemn
grand majestic noble strong others greater pleas
from the slapbang kind of song the hymn be swift and
swinging if lifting thought starts what's the odds
hymn singing if the peoples hearts? Let who will
go worship Milton and his harp that flashes FIRE let who will pre-
fer the liln of joyous ragtime Tyre WALT Mason
ICOpygh b
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06

Europe holds lot of our stocks and
bonds"
Invests her cash with us, hey"
Not much cash. Gets most OF EN- by
marriage"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Among Girls.

Grace is secretly engaged"
How do you know"
"Why, she's telling everybody"
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
Nothing Seful

Il detest useful Christmas gifts"
You wont have any cause to COM
plain on that score daughter. Your
papa is going to buy you a duke
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
TncIe Pcnnywisn sny..
With Our Rich Girls.

When you have gotten all you want.
take your feet out of the trough.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
A LITTLE NONSENSE
DAY IN THE WOODS.

\ hunter saw a rabbit squat.
Or thought he saw one hide:
He blazed away, of course, and shot
The hapless guide.
He fired into Clump of grass
To bring Il turkey down.
The turkey that he shot. alas,
Was one named Brown.
This Brown got mad. which wasn't queer
And. waxing rather grim,
MistOok our hero for a deer
And peppered him.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-06
The situation in New Mexico.

The Situation in New Mexico.
W. Fl. Andrews, long a delegate in
Congress from New Mexico, is attending
| to his duties in the present House with
calm confidence in the result of the Sem
I atorial election of January. which will
select two Republican Senators from the
new State. The legislature recently chosen
has forty-six Republicans and twenty
seven Democrats with a few self-styled
progressives mixed in for good measure.
Republican caucus will enjoy the diver
sion of nominating two Senators, and sew
eraI candidates, including Delegate An
drews, will figure in the proceedings.
Other candidates are Judge Fall who
has long been a commanding figure in
New Mexico and months ago there was
a general concession by Republicans of
the new State, that Fall would go
through without much actual opposition.
Gov. Mills, Col. Catron. and possibly
others will fight it ont F"~ the other
Senate seat. and there seems no disposi-
tion to stir up much muss about 1t.
Delegate Andrews Is too well seasoned
politician to venture predictions or
express any opinions. He grew up in the
rugged political country called Pennsyl-
vania, and with his brother. Chairman
Andrews, the old Quay lieutenant, figured
long in the mysterious maZes OF Keystone
politics. Whatever happens In the Sem
atorial contest ventured Delegate An
drews last night, "one thing is certain
in New Mexico, and that is the senti-
ment for the denomination and reelection
of President Taft. ! think that was
long ago conceded, and 1t can be predict
ed now with more confidence than ever"
Ex-senator Warner. of Missouri.
William Warner, for a long time mem
ber of the House and Senate from Mis-
souri, came to town for business visit
this week and exhibits no yearning for
return to his old activities in the Sem
ate. A veteran of the civil war, Com
rade Warner has been national command
er of the G. A. r., has been United States
attorney and much else at home, in ad-
dition to his service in Congress. Be-
sides, he has been a delegate to nearly
every Republican national convention
since he left the army in 1865, and ii is
likely that he will go again next year.
''One good thing can be said OF Mis-
souri,, speaking for both Democrats and
said Comrade Warner at
the Ebbltt last night. I'VE are not
swept of our feet by any new political
craZes The Republicans continue cir
in the regular Republican
pathway without any turning into pro-
gressive lanes or by-ways. The Demo-
Gratis, too, of Missouri, are inclined to be |
content with old-fashioned Democratic |
doctrines and old-fashioned Democratic !
leaders, so do not think any of the So |
called progressive fiub-dub win get hold |
OF any Missouri votes during the nexti
national campaign. don't count myself |
In politics. but cannot lose interest and |
my State may do very well for the Re-
publican cause a year hsnce."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-28

BEFORE a large number OF automooilists
last Friday evening William H. stewart
ir gave a lecture uron why an owner
Should Know His Car" and during the
course Of the evening gave NUMBER VI
Illustrations bearing upon the reason
In part he said: Most owners seem 10
have the impression that a thorough
knowledge OF their cars is unnecessary. IN
variably their first question 10 the sales
man who sells the car is VIII you show
me something aqbout it, While the sales
man - I'm duty bound 10 comply with the
reouest. his time H. limited and. not
only that. tho facilities for proper me
chanicaI instruction are not az hand. NJ
though with a superficial knowledge some
owners may manage 10 drive car. yet
how unreasonable IT is FOR sensible man
10 expect service under such conditions.
There is a vast difference between the
mere driving Of a car and intelligent oper-
alton Simply driving car does not mean
ANYTHING. \ team Of horses in the hands
of novice will cover the route, but their
life and efficiency are shortened by the in
competcnt driver So with the automobile.
The proper shifting Of gears and applica-
ton Of power AZ the proper times deter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-28
AUTO OUTING FOR ORPHANS
Committee Encouraged by Many
Offers of Cars.

The orphans automobile outing on
Wednesday. June 7. will be the largest
ever held.
The Charity Ball al Reisenweber's on
Wednesday evening for the benefit OF this
event was well attended and was social
reunion Of Automobile Row. The receipts
OF the ball have materially added TO the
fund. and cash receipts are now over 81 i0l.
all OF which. and more will be needed, FOR
the association is planning 10 take five
thousand children.
Assured accommodations have been pro-
yided for thiriy-hve hundred children by
contributions Of vehicles from dealers and
individual owners. as follows one hundred
and fourteen touring cars, forty trucks, l2o
taxicabs and twelve sightseeing cars. So
additional cars and money are needed for
the other fifteen hundred children.
DO not forget-no amount Is too small
10 send TO the association. AT their head
quarters. No. i0s Thorofare Building.
Every dollar contributed takes two chill
dren for a days pleasure which they
might not have otherwise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-28

p,,,,re their ponies through the hardest
~, o.iiors ard swinging mallets for long
80 80 Meadow Brook international POLO
So 6.fea,ed the Red Freebooters Ameri-
cas- second best team. by a net score OF
GOALS 10 81. Yesterday on the international
Gold q, Meadow Brook. The ma'ch was
,be ste,es. tee, that the cup defenders nave
had. -.,e, ,ortods
throughout the eight regulation periouS
tho ponies were kept al gaHop.
v,as no end Of crashing ride-ohS' qu'1n
,,rne on the ball and daring snotS ''"'
threatened disaster There were '"o S..
row escapes for the riders. in W.
,e,lod Foxhau Keene and L@ffy
hurry engaged in thrilling race io' ~
hail Monte Waterbury hung upon '''e
quarter u the flying pair hoping u
an 10 The ball in the event OF rue 80.
suddenly Keene and Larry Wa'efou'
su,e,,ed They crashed into Monte
noun, Down he went. II was so qu'cn
that Monte had no opportunity TO save MN
.elf lie tumbled stiff legged over the sue
Of his pony, and the crowds in Inc ne"
stands shivcred in apprehension.
n seemed that the good fortunes OF 'ne
Meadow Brooks had come cropper on 'he
eve Of the cup match. for 1t would be hsI'
~ replace the goal hitting Monte. the NO
. Of the team. lie was only BIZ shaken
however. and when he rcmounted' attef
few minutes rest there was loud cheering
from the sides Malcolm Stevenson. the
back Of tbs Freebooters. got fall IL the