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The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
A Royal Joke-Price, SO.

a hOSat JOke-Pr1ce, SIo.
From the Detroit Free Press
John G. A. Leshman.~ our Ambassa-
dor to Turkey" said a Pittsburg man.
tells a good story about the late King
Edward at Biarritz.
King Edward always stayed at Bar
ritz under the name of the Earl of Ches-
ter. Well, he was walking one April
afternoon. according to his habit. down
the hill from the golf club. where he had
been playing croquet, to the Hotel du
Palais, where he resided.
The sun shone on the wild sea- The
King. in a gray suit, smoking a huge
cigar. walked a little in advance of his
companions. And on the other side of
the street a small crowd of dowdy Eng
fish rubbernecks followed, as usual,
sheepishIy.
Then, suddenly, as the King was pass
ing the great gray villa of the Dowager
Duchess of Manchester, a man accosted
him.
Excuse me, SIR said the man, in a
drawing, nasal accent of the Western
prairies, but are you the King of Eng
land?'
my name is Chester the King an
swered, with his genial smile.
"'Confound 1t! Then you've lost me a
so bill" said the American, and. slapping
the King loosely on the shoulder, he
walked away"
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Merriopnthy.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Ar. bara 10 MAUI sccia,,

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
All; here is a new SCIENCE" or medi-
cal discovery: "Merr.opathy," or the
science of the healing laugh
Great is the therapeutic virtue Of the
healing laugh" All you have to do, re-
marks the disciple of Galen who writes
out this prescription (no charge for it.
that's one advantage. when you are
feeling real bad is to laugh right mer-
rily. feel first rate, and. 10, the attack.
however fierce. Is over.
Good for dyspepsia, good for hay fever,
good for liver that has gone on strike.
and a sure cure for the heart bowed
down by misfortune, grief, bereavement.
So throw physic to the dogs and when
you lose wife, husband, mother, dry your
eyes and assume the broad grin. You
have no idea how fine It will make you
feel. says e Merriopathy." Just laugh
when you feel like weeping: just feel
real good when you feel real bad.
That Is "merriopathy." How delight
fully easy! Oh. those front page ply
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

George Washington lived two years and
nine months after retirement from office,
the time being spent quietly at Mount
Vernon.
John Adams lived twenty-five years and
three months, never reappearing in ma
tional public life again.
Thomas Jefferson lived seventeen years
and three months He was the rector of
the University of Virginia until his
death.
James Madison lived nineteen years
and three months. He returned to his
home in Montpelier, VT, and lived quiet
". He was associated for a while with
Jefferson in work Of the university of
Virginia.
James Monroe lived six years and four
months He served a term as justice OF
the peace in Virginia, and also was asso-
ciated with Jefferson in the work of the
university. The historian says Monroe
was distressed financially. the people of
the nation. to the service of whom he had
given sixty years of his life, allowing
him to suffer" He died at the home of
his daughter in New York.
John Quincy Adams lived nineteen
years, and served a member of Con-
gress practically all of that time win
ming the title of the old man eloquent.
Andrew Jackson lived eight years and
three months at THE Hermitage near
Nashville. Tenn. These were the quiet
est years of his most interesting career,
and they enabled him to add greatly to
his list of friends and admirers.
Martin Van Buren, lived twenty-one
years and four months. He served only
one term, being defeated in an effort to
secure reelection. Afterward he spent
two years in travelling in Europe. and on
his return devoted his remaining years
he m nd
William Henry Harrison died one
month after his Inauguration.
John Tyler lived seventeen years after
his retirement. He served for a time as
a member of the congress of the Con
federate States" and afterward passed
his time away quietly in his home in
Richmond.
James X Polk lived only three months
after his retirement. He started to visit
the South with his family and contracted
cholera
Zachary Taylor died in office sixteen
months after Inauguration.
Willard Fillmore lived twenty-one years
n Buffalo after his retirement, engaged
with his private affairs. He was nomi-
mated for the Presidency by the Ameri-
can party, but the movement never at
tanned any power.
Franklin Pierce lived twesve years and
seven months He spent some time in
travelling in Europe.
James Buchanan lived six years and
eleven months in quiet retirement. His
remains are in Woodward Hill Cemetery.
Harrisburg, Pa
Abraham Lincoln died in Office:
Andrew johnson lived six years and
four months after retirement, and served
a part of term in the United states
Senate.
Ulysses S. Grant lived eight years and
four months. He made a tour of the
world, tried his hand at business without
success and then devoted himself to
writing his memoirs.
Rutherford B. Hayes lived eleven years
and eleven months in quiet retirement |
in his beautiful home at Fremont, Ohio.
James A. Garfield died four months |
after his Inauguration.
Chester A Arthur lived one year and !
eight months. He resumed his law prac- /
tice in New York.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
By LOUIS KOPELIN.

Before attempt to answer the ques-
ton, rs Socialism impracticable?" !
shall define two words which will no
doubt be used throughout the discussion.
These words are, Socialism and Gap
italism.'
Socialism" as 1t is understood by the
international movement means a sys-
tenn of society wherein the social in
Etruments of production and distribu-
ton are collectively owned. controlled
and operated for the benefit of al the
workers.
Capitalism" is the present system of
society. 1t is the system in which a
class own and control the social means
Of production and distribution and hire
the masses for a small part Of their
product.
rs Socialism impracticable?"
I answer, NO
OF course, we cannot point to any coun-
try as an example. Socialism as a sys-
tenn of society has never been tried any
where. 1t is futile to cite New Zealand,
Germany. or any other country. So
cialist parties and Socialist thought
have influenced legislation in some coun-
tries, but in all cases such social and
labor measures have been tried in coun-
tries where the capitalist system pre-
walls.
Capitalism rules the world to-day. Not
until the entire system is replaced by
the system of cooperative ownership OF
all social industries can We really try
Socialism" So the opponents Of So
cialism must confine themselves to the
oreticaI arguments in their endeavor 10
prove Socialism impracticable.
Cooperation Spells Success.
To the student of Socialism it is plain
as day that the logic of events not only
shows that Socialism is inevitable, but
that it predicates the success of Social
ism as an economic order. We see on
every hand evidences of the superiority
of cooperation and concentration over
competition and economic individualism.
We see everywhere that cooperation and
combination are words that spell sue
cess. Even under capitalism the bene-
ficiaries of that system practice Social
ism" for their own aggrandizement- The
trusts are simply combinations for the
benefit of the few. If theyl were owned
by all the people We would have Social
ism and the benefits of organization and
cooperation would accrue TO all.
We advocate the national ownership of
the trusts instead of the trust ownership
of the nation.
If cooperation is practicable" for the
capitalists, why should it be 'impracti-
cable for the workers?
If the government can run railroads for
the benefit of stockholders after these
railroads have been wrecked by greedy
capitalists, why should it be impractical
BILE for the government to run railroads
untouched by Wall Street for the benefit
of all the people?
If the government can be trusted with
the last word in the regulation Of inter-
state commerce and industry, why can 1t
not be trusted with the job of carrying
out its orders?
Il it is practicable for the government
TO monopolize the transmission of the
mails. why is II impracticable for the gov
eminent to monopolize the production and
transportation of the necessaries of life?
Is the food supply safer in the hands of
private capitalists and monopolists? Is
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Refinement of Distinction.

From the Omaha Bee.
II is admitted that the greatest value
of our quadrennial recurring Presidential
contests lies in the accompanying cam
paign of education. People otherwise OBJ
fuse cannot help but learn things of i'm
portance in the heat of political contro-
versy.
The colonel explained to us a little
while ago, to his own perfect satisfac-
tion. that the practical politician usually
relied on to deliver the goods is an odious
boss" inspired by mercenary motives
when opposed to his third-term candi-
dacy and programme. but becomes a pa
triotic leader" working solely for the
public good when he enlists under the
Bull Moose banner.
Now we have another refinement of dis
tinction, which is equally elucida ting and
Illuminating. Whenever rich men inter-
ested in a lawless corporation or law
defyingt rust contribute money to the
campaign fund of "reactionary" party.
ii is for the sordid purpose of getting
special favors or valuable privileges in
return, Whereas putting the money into
the Progressive" campaign fund makes
them 'fdealists'' who ''give generously.
and without thought of personal return"
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS

leave of absence annuities to Mrs. s. z.
WISE formerly seventh grade teacher at
the Jefferson School. and Miss 8. B.
Brown, seventh grade teacher of the
fourth division. Both teachers are on
leave Of absence on account OF physical
disability.
Randle Highlands School will not b,
ready for occupancy for a week or two
The. heavy rains Of the past week havs
seriously interfered with outside work
and the roads in the vicinity are almost
impossible for heavy teams loaded with
furniture and supplies.
Congress Heights has been given ar
additional portable school to accommo.
date a third grade school
New first, second. and third grade
schools will be opened in the Park View
portable school October I, when teachers
assignments are made
Mr.. 8. z. Kramer reports crowded con-
ditions in practically all the schools of
the Northwestern Heights In some cases
high grade schools are temporarily hold
ing but one session. This condition will
be relieved next week.
Last year Mckinley High School had
neither physical instructor nor vocal
teacher. This year DR.. Hudson will have
charge Of the physical work, and Tech
is to be congratulated on the assignment
of Mrs. Frank Byram to the supervision
Of the music
At Business High School Miss Camp
bell will have charge of what Is known
as the high school section" These pu-
pills are composed OF graduates Of other
high schools who return to Business for
a special business course.
A stereopticon has been furnished the
history department at Mckinley for Illus
trating the work Of this department.
Public night schools will open Mon
day. October Z. Registration will be held
at the various buildings Friday and Sat-
urday evenings at z o'clock. Interesting
high school and grade courses have been
arranged.
There will be but four issues OF Hand
and Mind" this year. A bi-weekly buIle-
tin will contain up-to-date school news,
and the magazine will be literary in
character.
The manual training center at First and
o Streets will be ready for occupancy
about October 10. 1t has not yet been
named, but is a finely equipped struc-
ture resembling Cardoza and Wisconsin
Avenue Vocational Schools.
general course in household arts has
been made obligatory in Normal School
No. 2. unless pupils are taking domestic
science.
The Burrville School. located in the
northwest, has shown such an unusual
growth and such an unexpected enroll
ment that 1t has been necessary to open
new sixth and seventh grade.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Unprofessional.

From Judge.
Bings-"What do you think of the
young woman out West who wrote a
novel with her toes?'
Jings-"Her confession of method was
quite unprofe ssional"
Bings-"Why."
Jings-"WslI, IT was trade secret. The
result will be that the country will be
literally flooded with best seilerA'"
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

siciansw The "Merriopatb." however. is
lot better than the frequent scientific
person who presumes on his professional
acquaintance with your insides to scare
you into fits every week or so by pub
fishing some frightful new disease, food4
peril or devastating microbe.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Our Presidents; After Retirement

Grover Cleveland lived ten years and
seven months. He was connected with
the work of Princeton University, ana at
the time of his death was a director OF
the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
Benjamin Harrison lived eight years.
continuing in his profession as a lawyer.
William Mckinley died in office.
Theodore Roosevelt, our only living ex-
President, is about the most robust citi-
zen of the country. The only agreeable
relaxation he could find after retiring
from the Presidency was to kill lions,
and now he is after the scalp of all his
political enemies, as we'll as a third term
in the White House. His acts attitudes.
methods, and utterances are too well
known to require repetition here. You
have been given the facts by which you
may compare his conduct with that of
other Presidents after their retirement.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Mr.. Roland Reed has been appointed
editor Of The Balance Sheet.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Pupils Bank at Business High School
will be open for deposits next week, ac-
cording to an announcement made by
Mr.. Charles Hart, who has supervision
of the interests of the bank.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Principals of high schools have been
requested to send lists of boys seeking
positions on the regimental staff. These
boys will come before Captain Ross ex-
aiming board some day next week.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Permanent appointments to positions In
the schools have been made of twelve OF
last years Normal School class. Eleven
others have accepted appointments TO po-
sitions in the schools Of Maryland and
Nirgipia
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
With Improved Bandlet

Bandlet is firm enough to give
perfect support from underneath.
elastic enough to assure ease and .
restful comfort.
These corsets have brougR
health 10 host of uonen and
sa0ed thousands from, the sur
gecn's knife. Yet they arek
pertect STYLE corset,.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29
Is Socialism Inlpracticable or Not?
THO Students of Question Disagree
Socialism is lmpracticable," Says Opponent, "and
Would Serve to Intensity Suffering of the
Very People for Whose Benefit
1t Is Designed"

the nation ss0o0oo.0oo to $1,000. 900. 900 an
nually more than the present labor cost
for our transportation?
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

The Teachers Aid and Annuity Asso-
citation held its first meeting of the year
at the Franklin School Friday afternoon
at o'clock, DR.. E. G. Kimball presiding.
Favorable reports were made granting
The Washington herald., 1912-09-29

Miss Lowe, tacher Of English and his
tory in a London. England, high school.
visited Central last Thursday. She is
studying high school methods in the
leading cities of this country.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-10
FRENCHMEN SETTLE
QUESTION OF HONOR
BY RUNNING A RACE

PARIS, June 10.-Messrs. Henri Des-
grange and Jules Gentil gave each 9th
er the shorter and uglier word, so a
duel was inevitable. But, devastated
at the idea of carving each other up
with swords or blowing holes in each
other with guns. they hit on a really
up to date sporting duel
Desgrange is editor of sporting
newspaper and Genti manager of a
firm Of bicycle manufacturers. and the
latter being the challenged party. chose
a running match, best two out of three
times, round the Bots de Boulogne De-
spite the fact that he is ten years older
than his rival. Desgrange had Genti
beaten to d fragile in the first race,
covering the eight-mile course in 40
seconds under the hour.
The second and third races are to
be pulled off as soon as Gentil has re-
covered his breath, but in the meantime
Desgrange considers his honor is sat
ished
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-10
DYNAMITE To AID
BOSTON ST R|kE
Explosive Placed on Tracks
Skaters Windows and Ter
rifles Passengers.

BOSTON. June 10.-Under heavy po-
lice guard. car service was resumed
shortly after daylight today on the Bos-
ton elevated railroad. . Because of dis
orders which had lasted all day Sunday
and eliminated in the use of dynamite
for the first time in the strike. all
service had been discontinued on most
of the divisions early last evening. The
company declared today, however. that
With sufficient police on hand it would
be able to care for its patrons.
Police details were on duty at each
car barn. and patrolmen rode on each
car during the early hours.
Explosions of cartridges or railroad
cartridges under cars in different sec
tons of the city were the most star
Ting features of the strike. In Aston
an explosion was so severe that the
glass in the car windows was shat
tered and several passengers slightly
cut. The car was able to proceed.
Passengers. in a panic, sprang to the
street and refused. to again board the
cars.
Pulverized wax was sprinkled on the
car tracks in Dorchester avenue, and
an accident was narrowly averted An
inbound car attempted to stop on the
slope but the wheels were locked,
brakes were of no service, and the car
slid for hundred yards before the
car came to a stop The tracks were
then sanded and scraped
The company lost thousands Of dol
lars as a result Of extremely light Sun
day traffic and through the failure Of
green conductors to ring up fares.
In another instance a turbulent crowd
of passengers pulled up fares till the
register broke, and then shouted invi-
tations 10 pedestrians to come on and
have a free ride.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-10
Noticed the New
Strap Hangers Friend?

Esthetic straphangers who long have
complained Of the unsightly leather
holders in the street ears can cease
their murmurings
Whether in compliance with the
wishes of aforementioned e. S. HIS or
not, the trolley company has had in
stalled series of nice smooth wooden
holders, vanished white
The straphanger can now place his
trusting hand in the provided place
without prejudice to health or happi-
ness. His comfort assured by the close
ness of the fit, he can strike a pose,
read newspaper, lamp the pretty
girls sheer at the conductor or do
any number of other things which are
restfu to the mind.
The only favor the trolley company
asks in return for its benehcence is
this. Those who intend to make use
of the new holders should he sure to
wear white gloves while riding the
cars. If this simple request be not
complied with, the whole purpose of
the new hangers will be defeated.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-10
Hope Abandoned for Gen. Booths Sight
BLIND, HE'SSTILL SAVING SOULS
Aged Head of Salvation Army
Not Dismayed by Great
Physical Misfortune.

NEW YORK. June ia MESA ge re
ceived at the New York headquarters
of the Salvation Army and addressed to
all the members in America of the
worldwide organization by General
William Booth, its head, states in pa
thetic but resigned fashion that the
aged religious worker is rapidly going
blind. There is no longer any hope of
saving his eyesight
The message from General Booth
declares, nevertheless. that in spite of
his great age-he is now over S0-and
despite the approach of blindness, he
will continue actively at the head OF
the Army. A characteristic sentence
sums up his word to his fellow Saliva
tionists:
In few weeks time | hope to be
found once more on the battlefield
The general has had treatment for
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-10
DR.MARTHURAND
FLOCK WILL Lift
$4,000 DEBT
Tabernacle to Build Girls Hotel
and Infirmary When ObIiga-
lion Is Cleared.

Inspired by the amicable settlement
of differences. the workers in the Bap-
fist Tabernacle church tonight will
propose plans for raising the floating
debt of $50 600. the erection of an enor
nous dormitory for girls, and the es-
adjustment of a new intirmary on the
unoccupied corner lot which the Tab
ernacle now owns.
These plans will be proposed at the
board of deacons meeting and if car
ried will mean that DR.. Robert Stuart
MacArthur's pastorate will see the
greatest amount of institutional work
carried on in the history of the church.
c. w. Hatcher. of the board of dea-
cons. received this morning letter
from a prominent business man who
agreed to go in on a pro rata basis
and pay off the church debt. The letter
will be read at the meeting. With this
debt wiped out. the church will then be
in a position to start public subscrip-
ton campaign for the purpose of erect
ing the dormitory and infirmary
DR.. Macarthur To Pledge Activity.
It is proposed the dormitory, modern
in every respect be erected on the site
of the present infirmary, and that the
infirmary be torn down and rebuilt
along up-to-da lines on the vacant
lot which is owned by the Tabernacle.
Rev. Macarthur will announce to-
night his intention to remain as acting
pastor of the Tabernacle indefinitely.
1t was the doctors alleged inexpe-
rience in institutional work that caused
the split which nearly ended In his res
ignation. and it is said to be his inten-
ton now not only to continue the &C
tive leadership of these various organ
izations already established, but to es-
tablish several other features in this
branch of his work.
DIR. Macarthur intimated as much
yesterday in his address to the congre-
cation in the course of his announce
ment that he would continue in the
pastorate. He added however, that,
owing to engagements he had made
previous to his coming here, he would
be absent from Atlanta from the latter
part of this month to the middle of
September. He is to fill the pulpit of
the fremont church part of that time.
and will assist in the dedication of a
new church in New York, of which his
son is to be pastor.
Large congregations heard the noted
minister at both services yesterday
and found him in fine voice. He said
definitely that he would return TO At
lanta in the fall to give much more
time to the institutional work of the
Tabernacle.
His only other reference to the late
unpleasantness was in his conclusion,
when he called upon his congregation
to accept Christ and His Word, even
though they did not accept him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-10
SOUTHERN RY. BEGINS
PROBE OF PASSENGER
CRASH AT CHAMBLEE

Traffic was resumed today with the
clearing of the tracks after the South
ern passenger train wreck at Chamblee,
Ga. Injuries received by the trainmen
were not serious
When passenger train No. 80 was app
preaching Chamblee it ran into an open
switch and crashed into a freight train
standing on the siding Engineer {. G.
Backnon. G. G. Bean. flagman and
others were slightly injured
The passenger engine and number
of freight cars were crushed. but none
of the passenger coaches were dam
aged officials Of the railroad are to-
day making an investigation to FIX tho
res possibility Of the wreck