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The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
The Calvert street Bridge.

1t is reassuring TO the thousands OF
people who reside on or are compelled
to use the Chevy Chase car line to be
informed through The Washington
Herald this morning that it is by no
means certain that the Calvert street
bridge is to be closed, an action which
would mean great inconvenience.
If, however, it should eventually hap
pen that this step must be taken, the
public will demand that the response
bility therefor shall be definitely located.
When the vibrations of the structure
reached a noticeable stage, an estimate
was made of the amount necessary to
strengthen it, and this money was ex-
pended. If it was insufficient, resulting
in the practical waste of the expendi-
ture, serious error was made. Or it,
without regard to public convenience,
litigation results in the interruption to
travel, the institution of those proceed
ings would properly become a subject
of inquiry.
Meanwhile, the assurance that the
bridge is safe enough under present
conditions and will remain secure for
some time to come is a matter of re-
sjoicing for those who were naturally
disturbed over the prospect of much
discomfort.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
Would Fill the South.

At notable meeting of transporta-
ton agents, land eXploiters, and men
interested in the advancement of the
Southern States, in Baltimore, steps
have been taken toward the organiza-
ton of a movement to direct European
immigration into the South as means
of occupying its lands, manning its in
dustries, and building up its interests,
much as the same movement has
eventuated in the settlement of the
Northwest.
The fact that the traffic men of all
the principal railroads of the South
were at this meeting, that they domi-
mated and controlled its organization
and utterances, gives to the movement
more than ordinary significance. If
these men, with the facilities which the
railroads possess, start out to fill the
South with European immigration, they
will accomplish that purpose with quiet
ness, directness, and efficiency.
The movement means great many
things to the South. Carried out as pro-
posed, it means radical change in the
character of the population of the
Southern States. These European im-
migrants, coming either from the north
or the south of Europe, arrive in Amer
ica with the one object in view of gain
ing a home and acquiring wealth in
greater or less degree by personal in
dustry and thrift. Swede or Finn, Ital-
ian, Austrian, or Hungarian will go
into the South, take its unoccupied
acres, engage in agriculture, work in its
mills, build its railroads, develop its
enterprises This labor movement
would crowd the colored race to the
wall in ten years. 1t would people the
Southern plantations with workers who
would plow and SOW, raise cotton, hoe
corn, and garner harvests such as the
South has never seen. With the indus
trial change would come complete so
cial and. in time, great political change
which would shztter tradition and
evolve a new order Of things, admirable
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

is a view which is of modern origin
that the power which accompanies gi-
.gantic fortune must not be used in an
tagonism to the general welfare. No
individual in Mr.. Roosevelts opinion,
can employ his wealth to the detriment
or injury of his fellow-man. He must
recognize and be governed by the higher
law,
II is, therefore, in his earnest align
ment CT himself with the movement to-
ward pure democracy that Mr.. Roose-
welt differs with the conservative ele-
nient in his party. President Taft has
not yet deemed II wise to depart al
together from the traditional methods
which have obtained in this country
through long and eventful history. He
has been moderately but not radically
progressive, evidently waiting with eau
ii mary spirit before e6ibarLing upon a
more or less uncharted sea. In this
attitude of judicial consideration he is
undoubtedly joined by the large proper.
ton of his party, which is not yet will
ing TO follow where Roosevelt leads.
But as 10 Mr.. RooseveIt's advanced
position there is no doubt whatever. II
is now for the Republican party to de-
eide under which banner it will go forth
to seek the suffrages of the American
people.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
A Great Gathering Of Women.

The citizens OF the District will, un-
questionably, do everything in their
power to contribute to the unqualified
success of the convention. Of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy which is sched-
uled to meet in this city next Novem-
Der. The organization comprises 10000
women, and will meet in the National
Capital for the first time in its history.
Nothing could better illustrate the
disappearance of the unfortunate sec
tionalism incident to and following the
civil war than this gathering of women.
While they are naturally bound by clos
est ties to the memory of the great
struggle, no one can to-day doubt their
fcrvent patriotism. In the war with
Spain they witnessed with genuine pride
their loved ones don the uniform of
blue and sped them on to victory with
their prayers. In the Capital of their
reunited country they will assemble to
honor the courage and devotion which
they represent, but also to rejoice over
the inspiring spectacle of a union of
States which spreads from sea to sea.
Much labor will be necessary upon
the part of the Washington representa-
tivcs of the organization to conduct the
multitudinous details of the event The
task should be made less arduous and
more certain of successful achievement
by the universal assistance of the Wash
ington people.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
CHILD'S STATUS
INVOLVED In SUIT
Elopement, Annulment, and Nom
+ support of DisOwned
Offspring.

A pathetic case. which arose in a Rock
willie elopement and reached its climaH
IN an. anuImsnt of the marriage, was
revived In the Juvenile Court yesttrday
when the hearing in the cause OF Wal
ter E. Meyers, Of AZ Third street north
west, charged by his wife, Mrs. Grace
Brown Meyers, Of SO CaIlan street north
east, with the nonsupport OF their child,
was continued after a lapse Of almost two
months. The case involves the legal
status Of a child after whose birth the
marriage Of his parents is declared null
and void.
Tie defendant and his faneee elopsd
to Rockville and were married in April.
1910. In June a child was born. Shortly
after'Eard Meyers, upon petition, had the
marriage annuIled in a Maryland court
on the ground of duress and fraud. On
August I3 OF that year Mrs. Meyers
had her husband arraigned in the Ju-
venile Court for nonsupport Of the child
The defendant pleaded guilty, and the
court suspended proceedings on condi-
ton that he would contribute certain
amount monthly for the support Of the
child. This payment under the law gov
erning such cases was 10 continue for
one year. In August. 1911. the year expired.
and shortly thereafter Meyers discon-
TUNED the payments. Consequently AdsN
November the defendant was brought
into court on 6 new charge of nOnsup-
port. Meyers contended that the annul-
ment of the marriage relieved him from
obligation to support the child.
Greed NJ. -Iton, attorney for the de-
fense. maintains that the annulment OF
the marriage ilIegitimatizes the child,
and that therefore. the father cannot be
held under the existing laws to provide
for its support Mr.. Fulton also con-
tends that the defendant made no plea
in answer TO the first charge Of nom
support, but that the proceedings were
suspended with certain conditions.
The prosecution maintains that the
court has previously determined the
matter in its disposal OF the first case,
and that It cannot change its stand in
dealing with the second charge. The
prosecution further contends that the ef-
feet of the annullent dates from the
time of the granting OF the decree. and
that as the child was legitimate at the
time of It's birth, its legitimacy is not
affected by the subsequent order Of the
court
The prosecution was represented by
Assistant Corporation Counsel John NJ.
George and Attorneys James A Toomsy
and Charles Calbert The hearing
started at o'clock and continued until
$50 o'clock, when, upon the agreement
of counsel, the cause was continued until
Saturday at 12 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
THINKS CONGRESS
WILL GIVE SITE
Mrs. Dimock Believes Ground for
George Washington Memorial
Can Be Procured.

Declaring there is every reason to be-
Ileve that Senator Roots bill, authorizing
the use Of the old Pennsylvania Railroad
Station site. at Sixth and B streets
northwest, for the George Washington
memorial building. will be passed by
Congress, Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, of New
York, president Of the George Washing
ton Memorial Association, yesterday an
nounced that a competition of architects
for plans for the proposed convention
hall will soon be held.
This statement was made at the annual
meeting of the association at Rauscher's
yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. Dimock
reported the progress made during the
last year in collecting funds for the
memorial hall. She said that $4,000 has
now been pledged, and that 100000 has
already been paid into the treasury Of
the organization. Mrs. Dimock told Of
the work accomplished by the Massa-
chusetts branch OF the association, and
Mrs. Joseph 3. Foraker told Of what has
been done in Ohio.
!, Officers of the association for the ensu-
ing year were elected as follows:
President Mrs. Henry F. Dimock; vice
presidents Mrs. Daniel Manning. Mrs.
Joseph B. Foraker, Mrs. Charles ]. Bell,
Mrs. Henry r. Mallory, Miss Bessie J.
Kibbey, and Mrs. Frederick Mcclure
trustees, Mr.. Susanna p. Gage and Mrs.
Frederick X. Thompson; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Nelson II. Avery; correspond
ing secretary, Miss Florence Guernsey:
treasurer, Mrs. Frank Northrop: trustee
of permanent fund, Charles ]. Bell; ad-
visory council. Senator Elihu Root, DR..
S. wier Mitchell Philadelphia, Pa; DR..
William welch, Baltimore, Nd; Gen.
Horace Porter, New York; DIR. Charles
d. waicott DR.. Edwin Alderman. presi-
dent University of Virginia; PROT Alex
ander Agassiz, Cambridge. Mass: DIR.
Ira Remsen, president Johns Hopkins
University. Baltimore. Md; Prof. H.
Fairfield Osborn, American Museum Nat
ural History, New York; DR.. Charles w.
Dabney. president University Of Cincin-
natl: Charles J. Bell, Washington, ID. c.;
Dr. John A wyeth, president New York
Academy of Medicine, and DIR. Thomas
Nelson Page, Washington, D., c.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
NO CHANCE IN KENTUCKY.
Courier-JournaI Lashes Managers
of the Wilson Boom.

Courier-JournaI Lashes Managers
of the Wilson boom.
From the Louisville Courisr-JOurnal.
The group of would-be leaders who are
organizing in Kentucky to force upon the
Democratic party the only possible nomi-
nee who stands a show OF being beaten
are reckoning without their host. The OBJ
viOus aim of some of them is rather to
humiliate and degrade Mr.. Watterson for
telling the truth than to exploit Gov. Will
son for denying it. They ought to estab-
lish a Malignancy trust and take out a
New Jersey charter.
The issue of veracity raised by the
governor Of New Jersey against the edi-
tor of the Courier-Journal is as vital as
ever It was. Clearly one Of them has lied,
The editor has offered the governor proof
that he told the truth, an offer which
the governor declines 10 meet or consider.
Until he does SO. he cannot hope to be
President Yet, the Wilson maIignants
would rather follow A crook from New
Jersey than an honest man from Ken
lucky.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

.senator Reed smoot. in consequences Of
his Mormon training, uses no stimulants
mo tobacco, alcohol, coffee, or tea No
one who has never undertaken TO go
through life without the use Of coffee or
tea has any idea OF the petty annoyances
that such abstinence entails. A man can
guilt drinking malt. yinous. or spurious
LIQUORS. and his friends merely remark:
"on the wagon, ehT' and let 1t 90 at
that. They don't ask why he quit, and
usually do not insist on him drinking, re-
sardless OF what may be the prevailing
notion TO the contrary. Anybody knows
that when a man quits drinking he does
so because he does not wish to take all
the natural finish on his insides and die
ahead OF schedule. or have a befuddled,
maroon brain. such as one can see on the
charts in any doctors ONCE.
But with a man who does not drink
coffee or tea II Is different. Everybody
desires to know why. Wherever smoot
goes to dine people ask: do you fnd
that coffee makes you nervous?" Don't
you drink II for breakfast even?' Did
you ever try that Battle Creek substitute
for coffee?" Does Il keep you awake?"
And, oh, a great many more. Then some
woman is certain TO say: Mercy, I've
taken a cup OF coffee at every meal since
I can remember, and I don't think It
hurts me a Bit
OF late years. in order to avoid a scene.
Smoot usually takes a cup OF coffee when
II Is offered TO him. but does not drink IL.
But this avails him little Sooner or
later his hostess inquiries:
DO you find your coffee too strongT'
or. Did you get cream and sugar?"
Then the truth leaks out and the ques-
tions begin.
Even in a restaurant the coffee propc-
sltion Is one Of life's little irritations in
Smoot's case. Every waiter assumes
that everybody drinks coffee. The waiter
always says: ''Will you have your coffee
now or later ?"-even though nothing has
been said about coffee at all. Senator
Smoot sometimes wishes the dry move
ment would be amended to include eof-
fee.
The alphabet makes a big difference
In Congressman's Quota of leisure To
be born under letter coming in the
last chapter OF the alphabet is just as
handy for a Congressman as being born
under a lucky star.
Here Is an example: One Of the big
gongs in the House once Building
sounded omniously. notifying members
| that the patriots over in the House
chamber were fixing to hold a roll call
and that all hands should heave no.
Representative Allen, OF Cincinnati. came
scampering out Of his office and headed
toward the nearest elevator. for mas
much as his names comes among the
| first of the AS, he had little time TO lose.
Two or three doors from Aliens place
is the Office Of Representative Young.
OF Michigan.
Aren't you going over to voter" ask
ed Allen.
"Oh, yes: later on I will," replied
Young. yswning. I've got three or
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
TAFT WILL SPEAK
AT YALE DINNER
Great Interest Manifested in Ban
qust of the Alumni As
sociation.

President Taft win be principal speaker
at the banquet Of the Yale Alumni As
sociation at the Raleigh Saturday night,
when George y. McLanahsn. the presi-
dent Of the local association, will pre-
side and act as toastmaster. Other prom
fnent speakers will be Dean Frederick ].
Jones, of the academic department OF
Yale, and Charles p. II. Howland, Of
New York City.
A most attractive menu and programme
has been prepared. It win contain a half
tone of Peter Parker. first president Of
the washington Yale Alumni Association.
which was organized in 1874 Mr.. Par
ker was distinguished diplomat The
first meeting Of the association was held
at the Office Of Chief Justice Waite. and
the first annual banquet was. given IN
his honor. The programme viii also con-
tain list of names Of all the presidents
~ the association.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
STAND TOGETHER
REPUBLICANS CRY
"All We Need Is Renewal Of Con-
fdence in Our Ability" Says
Representative Mann.

I'VE can win the election this fan IL
We win stand together, shoulder to
shoulder. in the House and in the eoun-
try. We have been quarreIing. 1t is
true. but wheh 1t comes to electing the
standard bearer Of the Republican party
next fall all quarrels will be over. All
We need Is TO have renewal OF confidence
in our own ability and cause, and II we
have that We can lick the very deuce
out Of the other fellows. We need to
wake up and give them e licking and
hang their hides on the wall"
Expression 10 this sentiment was given
by Representative James r. Mann, of
Illinois, minority leader OF the House, at
a dinner given by the Republican Con-
gressional campaign committee to WILL
iam B. Mckinley. chairman, at the New
Willard last night. Representative
Charles H. Burke of South Dakota.
acted as toastmaster.
Representative Mann, who was intro
duced as our next Speaker" said that
prospects Of Republican victory In 1895,
I'm 1902, in 1904, and 1905 looked doubtful,
and yet the Republican party won.
Strive for Suceess In November.
Chairman Mckinley said be believed in
doing one piece Of work at a time. He
wanted to see Republican majority re-
turned to Congress, and said he felt cer-
tain that his hopes would be FULFILLED.
I'VE viii all strive for Republican sue
cess in November
Representative Taylor. OF Ohio. said
that ohioans had State pride and that
there was only one man who could carry
Ohio II nominated, and that man Is Taft
Mr.. Taylor added; And Is Ohio goes 50
goes the country"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
NAVY LEAGUE WILL
BANQUET TONIGHT
The National Convention Will Con.
slider the Question Of the
Panama Canal Tolls.

Every city Of importance In the nation
win be represented at the Navy League
convention, which opens to-day at the
New Willard. Judging by the number
OF delegates who have arrived during
the past few days. this will be the largest
convention that has ever been held by
the Organization. The threat Of congress
to abandon the navy programme, which
has been advocated by the league ever
since Its organization. and the Panama
Canal toll question win be responsible in
a large measure for the increased at
tendance.
Representative Swagar Sherley was yes
terday added TO the list OF speakers for
the leagues peace meeting. which takes
place at Memorial Hall tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. President Taft will
deliver the chief address at this meeting
and the other speakers viii be Rear Ad-
miral Richard Wainwright. U. s. N, and
Charles Francis Adams. Of Boston. The
peace meeting will be a naval rally.
The First Session.
The address Of welcome viii be delivered
by Gen. John A. Johnston. Commissioner
Of the District OF Columbia. After the
appointment Of Committees the election
OF directors and a short business session
the delegates will listen TO a number Of
interesting addresses. among which will
be a paper on John Fitch by Judge John
A. Soughton, of Hartford. Conn; Rear
Admiral c. II. Stockton. and James
Brown. From u 10 1 O'Clock, the dele
gates will be received by a committee OF
naval officers OF which Admiral George
Dewey IS chairman.
The annual dinner of the league will
take place at the New Willard at f:99
o'clock tonight, Gen. Horace Porter pre-
siding. Col. Robert NJ. Thompson, who
was selected as toastmaster, viii not De
able to attend the banquet.
One Of the chief attractions of the din
ner will be the address OF ". Morgan
Shuster, former treasurer general Of Per-
sia, his first public utterance In this
country.
A meeting of all the committees in
charge of the convention will be held
at o'clock this afternoon at the New
willard.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
The Example of Washington.

Upon this the 10th anniversary oi
The birth OF George Washington We
again celebrate the memory of mar
whose military genius and whose in
spired statesfnsnship helped to create
and perpetuste the American nation.
His lofty serenity lifted him far
above the mists and fogs of his OWL
time and enabled him to pierce with
clear vision the distant future. Above
all, let US be thankful that his intense
patriotism was not marred by over
weeniag ambition and the lust for
power.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22

tel Mems Association and of the board
OF directors of the Chamber to be present
Friday evening. when a publicity propo-
sition for the city is to be presented by
John Fox and DR.. owen, of the South
er Commercial Congress. Their plan
contemplates the publication OF descrip-
tive pamphlets.
Announces Appointments.
President James F. oyster announced
the appointment of the following stand
ing committees:
Building industries-E. H. Daniel. chair.
man; B. T. Amos, W. w. ChiswelI, W. A.
H. Church. A. P. Clark, jr.. E. c. Ora.
ham, George P. Hales, W. B. HoltzcIaw
]. w. Hunt, A. +. Jorss, a. B. Lyon
George H. Markward. J. ]. McHugh
George NJ. Myers E ]. Murphy, George
F. Muth, Simon Oppenheimer, c. T
Richardson, A. H. Rogers, W. R. Rose
s. B. Rose, z. G. SiggeTs, A. L. Sinclair
J. I. Peyser. George Pitt, Morris Stein
Omar c. Strawn, Charles ]. Walker, II
B. Wilson, B. F. Saul, and Harry Ward.
man.
Wholesale trade-A. J. May. chairman:
R. p. Andrews. ]. NJ. Bird. John Brewer,
J. NJ. Dugan, B. B. Earnshaw, Benjamin
Graves. George Herth, jr., ]. W. Hunt
Ira II. Johannes, W. s. Knox, ]. c.
Leets. Robert F. Mentzel, c. f. Miller,
william Muehleisen, c. c. Mueller. H. T.
Ofterdinger, F. W. Plugge, S. B. Rose,
w. r Rose. Herman Schrot, N. II. Shea,
Thomas Somerville, W. ]. Thorn, and E.
o. Whitford.
Parks, highways and bridges-Joseph l.
Weller. chairman: P. c. Adams. Dwight
Anderson, r. F. Bradbury. John Brawn-
er. l. f. Breuninger, T. ]. Brown
Thomas W. Bucky, ". J. Cawthon. A. p.
Clark, jr.. Allan Davis, R. j. Earnshaw,
William ]. Eynon. George S. Fraser II.
NJ. Fulton. p. F. Gormley, ]. S. Groves,
George P. Hales, Arthur w. Hall. G. G.
Hammer. Robert z. Heater. NJ. c. Hazen,
W. B. Holtzclaw, G. C. Jordan, George
II. Judd, E. S. Kennedy. J. ]. McHugh,
George H. Markward. William F. Matte
son. Oliver Metzerott, c. E. Miller. A. G.
Plant, 7. z. Ragsdale, c. p. Ravenburg.
William P. Richards, E. S. Schmid. ]. A.
Shafrer. A Sigmund, ]. C. Simpson, and
T. S. X. Smith
The Washington herald., 1912-02-22
STATESMEN, REAL AND NEAR.
By FRED c. KELLY.

four dozen letters TO dictate first, and
here's a couple Of big reports must
read over. What's the
But Allen had hustled along.
Inasmuch as Il takes about forty min
utes to call the rolL Young and the rest
Of the Y's, and lot more congressmen
with lucky initials can take their time.
At the end OF two-year term In Con-
gress man with the right SORT Of an
initial letter ought to gain at least sew
en- or eight weeks OF spare time over his
less fortunate colleagueS
In consequence Of the similarity Of their
names. Representative Ebert H. Hub
bard. OF Iowa. often gets mail Intended
for the windsor-necktied, wide-hatted
Fra, Of East Toorahrah, N. Y. A few
days ago he got one from the other FL
bert himself-a letter regarding a rare
bargain in set OF Little Journeys" It
was addressed thusly:
Mr.. Ebert Hubbard,
CNot the faker)
House Of Representatives,
Washington, d. c."
Senator Townsend. OF Michigan. found
himself in the northern part of the State
few months ago. He engaged an old
lumberman in conversation.
"It Is delightful up here in good
weather. remarked Townsend, but 1
should think It would be rather desoIate
in winter. Don't you find the life pretty
monotonous?'
What do you mean monotonous?''
asked the lumberman.
We'll, / should think you would rather
be In a city In the wtnter-some place
where there Is a little more action" ex-
planned Townsend.
"oh, we get good deal of city Iife,"
said the lumberman. There's hardly a
winter goes by that We don't go into ST
Ignace for day or two"
One OF Senator Cores friends had just
read to him a newspaper account OF the
charges that bulldog was registered and
voted for a Republican Congressman
from west Virginia
What an outrage stormed the blind
Senator, who is one Of the most strongly
partisan Democrats in the Senate.
Eyes, that was going pretty far, :"
agreed the friend.
Il never heard of such an outrage"
repeated Gore. "Just think Of some un-
considerable person taking a poor dumb
brute that couldn't help itself and max
ing II vote the Republican ticket"'
"Aw, blank-blankeTino." exclaimed Mr..
Uncle Joe Cannon, in the course Of a cloak
room discussion the other day. IT'S get
ting so that a hitherto welI-Intentioned
citizen can't go home at night with a
feeling that he's done a days work un-
less he's attended a primary
Learned and dignified though he Is, the
Right Hon. James Bryce, Ambassador
from Great Britain. Is Familiarity dubbed
Bunny" by the diplomatic crowd for the
reason that he is always rubbing his eye
brows like a rabbit
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