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The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
REAL FIGHTING BLOOD.
President Taft Displays spirit OF
UnyieIdInE Courage.

From the youngstown TeiegrIn
In ar-ouncing that he viii stay in the
fight for the Presidency to the bitter
end. President Taft has displayed
6gnting spirit with which he was cred
tied before his election. and for a sup
posed lack Of which he has been cen
sured many times during his incum-
.bency. Undoubtedly his stand will
strengthen his position not only by en-
couraging his supporters to a more Wig
orous campaign in his behalf. but by
winning the support OF many who have
been aIIenated by his seeming lack OF
determination.
The theory that an active campaign
for a second term Is not consonant with
the dignity attaching to the Presidency
IS held by many, and none had sub
scribed to this view more ardently than
President Taft. This position. while COM
mendable, Is not arbitrary, and II Pres
ident Taft believes he has administered
the duties of his ONCE in a manner that
entities him TO a denomination, there N
no great reason why he should not de-
mand this vote OF confidepce- President
Roosevelt went TO still greater extremes
in this respect, when the attempt to pre-
vent his nomination In 1904 was far less
pronounced than is the opposition to
President Taft. and President Roosevelt
lost no friends thereby.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
ANOTHER PEACE DINNER.
That I'm washinEton VIII BE a
Notable Function.

That I'm washinEtOR VIII BE 4
Notable Function.
FUu the Pittsburx Post.
Arrangements are being made for an
other peace dinner which Is to be a real
feast Of reason and now OF soul" This
newest move in the direction OF consery-
ing International harmony originated in
the Foreign Affairs Committee OF the
House Of Representatives and Is TO be
given at Washington early IN Feoruary.
The guests OF honor on this auspicioul
occasion Will be the members OF the dip
lomatic corps on the one side and the
Secretary Of State on the other, with the
committee as a whole acting as host. Tns
fact that there is no partisan motive
concealed in this affair IL attested by the
cordial cooperation OF the Democrats and
Republicans on the COMMITTEES. whose
wives have been invited to participate.
There win be no strong arm squad al
this dinner. Comfy Is to sit at one enc
Of the table and good will at the other
There will be no meddling tolerated on
the part OF those who are continuously
shaking the sword and denouncing the
abolition OF war. II will be given inter-
national significance by the presence OF
the foreign representatives VINO will be
more at liberty to attend by reason of
the fact that II will be a semi-omciai
junction. There Is really little fear that
the Car will command MS representative
TO hold aloof. Hence there viii be no
throwing OF cold water, as was the case
at the New York dinner.
OF course. there peace dinners will not
solve the questions that impeI one ma
tion TO shoot at another. Every move
ment. however, must have an initial
point where the educational influence can
take root and grow strong. The biggest
things in the world had a small be-
ginning. Therefore, peace must nrst ap-
pear in embryonic form. and as the we'll
fed are believed to be At the maximum
OF serenity perhaps the dinner table is
better than the green-covered desk OF the
diplomatic hall at which TO give the
movement substantial impetus. At any
rate, this method OF promoting q cause
that Is OF so much Importance to hu-
manity will do no harm even II II results
In no good, providing. Of course. that
police protection Is not necessary.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
OLD SHIP IS LEAKING.
CommOner Turns Tables on the New
York world.
From the CommoneF.

From the CommooeF.
At a Republican convention. held In
Nebraska at the time OF the Populist up
rising. a famous Republican. acting as
chairman, warned the gathered hosts
that the old snip is leaking now"
The Washington correspondent for the
New York World. describing the meeting
OF the Republican National Committee.
told OF the notable developments in this
way:
81 Turning Of the Cabinet room OF
the White House into a battle ground
for a conflict between two factions OF
the party over the selection OF the chair
man of the committee on arrangements
for the next convention, with the Presi-
dent OF the United States as an unsuc-
cessful umpire
- An open declaration OF war by the
anti-Taft men against his denomination
on the ground that he cannot be eIect-
ed.
u The abandonment OF the progress
sfys' and new nationalist issues in the
fight against the President and the re-
sort to the old-tlme methods for faction
al supremacy.
~. The discarding of the boom for
Senator Robert La Toilette, OF wiscon-
sin. and the raising Of the standard of
Theodore Roosevelt by party chieftains
who have been publicly branded by him
as reactIonaries and stand-patters-
3. The Official declarations OF chair
men Of the Republican State committees
Of two States that Mr.. Taft cannot be
reelected II present conditions continue
through the coming campaign.
g The apparent inability Of President
Taft TO prevent an open breach in his
party as a result of the aggressive atti-
tude OF his adversaries who have as
sumed command of the movement to
bring about the nomination OF Col.
Roosevelt in order to prevent his OWL"
Surely II may be said Of the national
Republican party, THE old ship Is Leak
ing now"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
REMEMBERS WATERLOO.
Interesting "Reminiscences of q
Scottish Centenarian.


Scottish Centenarian.
Prom the Pan Mall GszttA-
stiu In the full possession Of her facul-
ties. though she has attained the great
age OF Io. Mrs. Edmond, aunt OF Mrs.
Grifiths. wife Of the principal OF the
South Wales University at CardifT, Is one
OF the most remarkable scotswomen OF
to-day.
Born in Aberdeen Of distinguished par
ents, Mrs. Edmond Is a brilliant lin
guISt, and she has read deeply and trav-
eled widely. After completing her educa-
tion In France she returned TO Aberdeen
and, says the Scotsman" became the
wife of the celebrated orientalIst, DR..
Marcus Sachs. professor OF Hebrew in
the Free Church College. She and her
husband Travelled a great deal, particular
ly in Germany. Her second husband was
an eminent advocate OF Aberdeen. DR..
Francis Edmond. Ill. D.. whose gifts to
Aberdeen University and charities reached
nearly e1oO.OOo. She was left widow for
the second time at the age OF eighty
three.
Two years later she Joined Principal
and Mrs Grifiths at Cambridge, and
went Win Inen 10 NAfuln IN w. cne
had been In the city only a few months
when through an accident in the street
she had one OF her legs broken, but she
fully recovered in a few months. and
now walks unaided. Mrs. Edmond goes
occasionally TO church and takes her daily
walk in the garden Of the principals
residence.
Mrs, Edmond remembers the arrival Of
the news OF the Battle OF Waterloo, and
also recalls that when Napoleon's name
was uttered with bated breath she said It
was all right, father is In the house"
She has gone TO ball in Sedan chair.
and was the only lady passenger on the
smack that took her to London when she
set out for the boarding-school at which
she received her early education. The
journey from Aberdeen 90 the metropolis
took a week, 'and 1 recall the stormy
passage we had" She has many stories
OF the primitive methods OF lighting the
house--tho cruise lamp being very popu-
lar. She has lived to see the day Of cleo
trlcity, the telephone, and the alrship.
Mrs Edmond has been associated with
many of the most eminent men and wom-
en- of the nineteenth century. She had
great admiration for the genius Of Rob
ertson Smith, pupil Of her first husband.
and, according to Prof. James Bryce, the
profoundeSf scholar OF his time
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
A CAPITAL SUGGESTION.
AIbaay Editor Praises Secretary
wiIsoa's Recommendation.

AADAaS BoAhOr ErHtsen Secretary
Wilson's Recommendation.
From the AIbany Journal.
In pursuance Of his policy to use the
machinery OF the Department OF AErf-
culture to help lower the cost Of living.
Secretary Wilson thinks the lands near
the large cities should be used 30 that
the markets for foodstuffs could be sup
piled with homegrown products. Only re-
Gently 1s.o0a tons Of potatoes reached
New York from Scotland for New York
City consumption. within an hours
ride Of the greater city there Is enough
uncultiyated land to produce many times
the amount Of this cargo OF potatoes, II
only properly cultivated" says the Sec
retary.
This applies not only 20 the potato
crop, but to nearly all the trucking crops.
And. too. this situation does not Affect
New York alone, but every city and
community from Maine TO Texas. and
the West and Middle West. but indeed,
almost the entire country.
washington Is q fair example OF the
argument There are thousands Of acres
OF cheap lands in nearby Maryland and
Virginia that would supply the Washing
ton market with all the potatoes. cab
bage. and other truck crops II would con-
sumo. Instead, most OF the supply OF
these farm products is shipped from q
distance at. of course, a much higher
cost than would be the case II they were
produced in contiguous territory. The
important fact in regard TO this Is that
these lands in Maryland and Virginia
can be bought cheap and put in condi-
ton for cultivation at a nominal outlay"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
A Mans Way.
Perry Heath to the Fore,

From the Philadelphia Record.
The name of Perry Heath. Mark
Hanna's messenger, comes TO the sur
face again after long obscurity. He got
to be First Assistant Postmaster General
and secretary of the Republican National
Committee, and then so much misman-
agement was shown in the Post-offics De-
partment that he found II convenient to
leave both Offices and to travel abroad.
In fact, his testimony was desired by an
investigating committee, but he could
not be reached. Now he is reported to
be out hunting for delegates who are
neither for the President nor the ex-
President. Fragments OF the once power
ful Hanna machine are lying around in
many parts OF the country. and, although
they have been standing outdoors in ali
weathers. they may not be entirely value
less. Is II possible that Perry Is to be
added TO the list Of candidates?
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
STATESMEN REAL AND NEAR.
By FRED c. KELLY.

eiai life OF this war hero who would b
one OF the greatest social lions IN town.
John Sharp Williams was asked by one
Of his feIIow-senators II he purposed
to vote for tha resolution to abroeats the
treaty with Russia.
Yes said Williams. Il am going "a
favor Il for two reasons. First. because
the treaty has not been Lived up 10, ana
second. because the treaty has been hye6
up to-
CcopgnSht. Dlz b. Fs,d c. KsH5. An -shls ~
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
Fire in New York.

The destructive blaze in New York.
in the heart of the business section, in
which one of the largest structures was
consumed, entailing the lives of six
men and endsngering many more, is a
tremendous loss TO the Equitable Life
Assurance Society and timely warn
ing to other cities What has happened
to New York in zero weather may hap
pen anywhere with a conhagration
started under similar circumstances.
One of the startling features of the
fire was the rapidity with which the
flames were carried from, the point of
ignition TO all parts of the building, ex-
plicablc upon purely natural grounds.
The intensely cold weather made neces-
sary additional fires, and the rush OF
air currents through the building from
the lower stories to the upper was in
exact proportion. TO the low tempcra-
ture prevailing outside, and the force
of the wind driving cold air against the
outer walls and through doors, win
dows, and small openings. The con-
ditions could not have been more ia
vorsble for the rapid spread of the
flames. 1t is always so in zero weather,
hence the need for greater care in build
ings when a cold wave settles upon a
big city.
On account of the intense rigor of
the morning when the alarm was
sounded, the fire department was him
dered in its movements and its work was
attended with danger. Water thrown
about the building overspread the walls
and, freezing, caused them to collapse
and topple to the ground. 1t was in
this way that some of the deaths en-
sued and injuries were received.
Furthermore, the combined efforts OF
the fre-hghting forces of New York
had no effect in stopping the conhagra-
ton, which ended only with the de-
struction of the building. This affords
a striking proof of the need in most
cities Of high pressure water service
in the business districts, where many
large and costly buildingssare crowded
together. This is particularly true in
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
Democratic Harmony.

Whatever else may develop from th'
gathering of the Democratic clans il
Washington at the Jackson Day dinner
the spirit of harmony which prevailed
there does much credit TO the perty anc
its leaders. There was not only dis
position manifest TO bury the hatehet
but the thing was done with an efec.
tiveness that leaves no doubt in the
mind of anybody. Never did a political
gathering show greater unanimity oi
sentiment to hide differences of opin-
ion and subnerge personal ambitions
III the common cause than was shown
in the addresses of those chosen to ex-
pound party principles to the men about
the board
Democracy goes forth from this gath
cring better equipped for the coming
Presidential campaign than ever before
Not only was the spirit of harmony in
evidence, but its presence sat like a
benediction upon the proceedings. En-
thusiasm was rampant, and the speakers
were applauded until the clapping OF
hands and other demonstrations of ap-
provaI exhausted those making them.
Moreover, the speakers were well
agreed as to what Democracy has to
meet and upon the means TO use in
crushing opposition and Wrestling VIC
tory from the party in power.
This banquet clears the air and does
a: much as such an occasion can sc-
complish to give Democracy prestige
with the country. 1t is a united party
which asks votes, and if some fatal
mistake is not subsequently made in
the choice OF candidates or the es-
pousal of unpopular policies, it is safe
TO say the Democrats will go into the
aatumn campaign on equal or superior
terms with its doughty foe.
Both at the banquet and in the de.
liberstions of the National Committee
it was made apparent that the progress
sive, not the reactionary, element of the
party is at the helm. If this shall con-
tinue and the old mistake of bowling to
conservatism in the naming of candi-
dates and declaring. policies at Balti-
more in June is avoided. the star OF
Democracy is clearly in the ascendant,
and it will only be by the closest union
on the part of the opposing party and
the naming Of candidates of unques-
toned strength and popularity that il
can hope to go to the voters of the
country with any show of success
against the rising might of Democracy.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

Ah breakfast is cheerful meal with sizzling from
the pan and when I've feel nobe and better man!
The sausage basey is nialigned BY testers lost IN
SAUSAGE mental fog who lift the sordid mind from
thoughts of vagrant and dogs. Whene'er
smoking link of sausage hankng buwheat piles float
pleasant dreams think of snowy pigs verdant isles The
pigs which sausage surely washed in sparkling
% each wore garland frame and fed dao
dls Each pig was nurured delights and breahed soft and
air twas killed with sacrcial rites and ground and
stuffed by damse fair And Araby the bcst raked for spices
pure without alloy and when last twas linked caked
with whoop of Joy have no heart to sing the the lily
pomegranate sweet the smell of sausage hits my nose and you'll
excuse while
tcosrIhs . Ad.HA WALT MASON
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
The Volunteer Army.

4 serious defect in the existing laws
providing the means of national defense
will be corrected by the enactment of
the bill TO provide for raising the vol
unteer forces of the United States in
time of actual or threatened war" on
which measure Senator Henry A. Du
Pont of Delaware, yesterday addressed
the Senate. The existing law was en-
acted in 1893 and is so crude and in
adequate in its provisions that, as Mr.
Du Pont says, "a respectable volun-
teer force could not be put in the field
without additional legislation.
This really fatal defect has been
known TO the military authorities for
some time, and they have employed
their best endeavors TO have Congress
make such changes as to render avail
able in time of emergency a properly
organized and thoroughly dependable
ally of the regular military establish
ment The original draft of the bill
now before Congress was in itself un-
satisfactory i'll many particulars, and
ii was due to the revision of its pro-
visions by Senator Du Pont that the
pending legislation has been so framed
for Congressional consideration, and an
assurance of actually accomplishing what
has been desired and what is urgently
needed. The radical notifications will
result in providing a volunteer army
law that meets the situation for the first
time since there has been any legisla-
ton on the subject The explanation of
the bill, which was Mr.. Du Points first
important address to his associates since
he became chairman of the Senate Mil
itary Committee, will be of great serv-
ice in contributing to a Congressional
appreciation of the measure. Mr.. Du
Pont chose 10 make this explanatory
statement at this time in order to an
ticipate the consideration of the bill by
sections
In the bill now before Congress with
the Endorsement of the Senate Mill
tary Committee, there have been pre-
served the meritorious features of the
act Of 1893 and the supplementary law.
1t has the somewhat unique distinction
of involving the government in no ex-
pense, and it carries with it the advance
nent Of no individual 1t provides for
raising volunteer force, quickly and eff
fectively organized, with an avoidance
of helter-skelter, pell-mell legislation
otherwise-and under existing law
necessary to the menace of our facili-
ties for national defense in time of war.
This will be an achievement really
worth while, and Senator Du Points re-
marks of yesterday have all the signif-
canoe of message which conveys a
warning against the periIs of the pres
ent situation and at the same time
points the way to security against the
failure of the volunteer army.
In many respects the bill is among
the most important of all the legisla-
ton which engages the attention Of the
preseRt Congress. 1t is no less impor-
tant because we are at peace with the
world and because there is no prospect
Of the disturbance of international
eqHanimity. Its importance is none the
less true because il makes no draft
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
Home Rule for Cities.

Frum the Boston Journal
Home rule for cities OF Massachusetts,
without interference by the State Is fer
vently urged upon the legislature as a
wise course for future legislation. II
win receive no neartier support from any
quarter than from the members and
senators from those cities which are on
the list recommended with equal fer
vency for compulsory annexation 10 a
Greater Boston They will shout against
State interference more loudly than ever.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
Real Estate 1Ien ApprehensIve.
Trum the 81. Louia Il -Dispatch

Frou nc &c LnuH Fo1IDlIlltcn-
City real estate men at Topeka feel
that their interests are injured by the
back to the farm movement and the ef-
fort to keep the boys and girls on the
farm. They are mistaken. To promote
the weIl-belng of the territory tributary
to a city is the very best way to build
up the city itself
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
where ]. the sIodern eIbbonl

From the Arkansas Gazette.
IT am leaving England forever. 70 be-
come an American citizen" said the Mar
quls Of oueensberry, as he stepped
aboard steamship at Liverpool. Another
Gibbon may mark this historic incident
as the beginning Of the decline and fan
of the British empire.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
Dytnr Under DImcuItI.s.

From ths Rochester Union EBdAdrsrtissr.
An Illinois man Is dying from injuries
received when he fell into a den OF
skunks and had a fearful battle with
them. 1t is certain he will not die IN the
odor Of sanetfty.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Some OF the same parties who have
been saying that Wilson and Bryan were
too close are pretty sure to complain
now that they are not close enough.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

There Is no di1icuIty in classifying the
packers as standpatters.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
EAitor pesrrtr Poal.

From the savannah Press
In Baltimore sporting editor has be-
come a religious press agent We don't
see how he could manage to DO Il with
. team Ike that IN Baltimore
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Some Of the same people who Eioat
over Mr.. Bryan's defeats at the hands
OF tie Democratic National Committee
are berating him Tor being dictator
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

The stenographers have been taking
down Congressman too long to endure
Congress cutting them down.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
BETWEEN SEASONS.

BETWEEN SEASONS.
Now speed the final Christmas guest;
A weary man
Gets time to take little rest
In Jan.
Before a FIRE that brightly CLEANS
The loyal fan
May dose and dream his pennant dreams
In Jan.
In spring we SOW. in fall we reap;
Thus runs Ilfe's plan.
But one may get chance TO sleep
In Jan.
No thoughts Of toll need now intruds.
| All cares we ban,
Enjoy a pleasant interlude
In Jan.
Uncle PennywIse SaysI
The candidates in this section cam
paign with a brass band; but hear in
Boston they go around with a SYM
phony orchestra.
Between Girls.
what did Freddy give you for
Christmas.
Himself"
These useless gifts are pest; ain't
they?"
Attracting the Women.
Il hear your new minister is very
efficient"
"oh. yes"
How about his wife? Is she doing
anything to bring people to church,
Indeed she is! Wears a different
gown every Sunday"
One Resolution.
Maud Muller is test severe:
But aver
I'll write no parodies this year
Concerning her.
Fine Training.
why are you averse to hiring col
lege men,"
MY idea is that they are not very
alert"
Man, you're bilious. Just you try
some fellow who has spent a couple of
years on second base"
Constant AEEravation.
The beginning OF the year is always
a tough time for me-"
why so?''
Here I've promised to stop swear
ing. yet I'm continually writing IT
1911"
Mans Way.
"I hear the bride is having trouble
already"
Married only month, and having
| friction?"
why. so they say"
What is the trouble?"
Seems her husband wants to quit
going to afternoon receptions and get
hack IN his huaIneses
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

A good many Statesmen who advocate
economy make extravagant political pre-
dictions.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Nat Goodwin announces that he Is
throueh with matrimony. He has bean
through It several times.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Rev. Clarence Richeson finds that pleai
OF guilty are not received as kindly n
Boston az In Los Angeles.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

DR.. NCook didn't suppose an audience
could bring so much arctic weather In
with IL.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

The Dix and Gaynor booms have not
yet reached such proportions that they
jostle one another.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Brazil seems to he another OF the
countries that are unaware that Universal
peace is about to arrive
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

proportion In which the athens OF
America values brain and brawnT
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

It remains to be seen whether the Raj,
timore convention win be strictly q lear
year AFFAIR.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Mr. Bryan says he Is one man who can
say no. A majority OF the people have
said II three times.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Mr.. J. Pierpont Morgan evidently didn't
pay $4,000 for Bible to take the oath
on when he testines about the steel trust.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

1t is said that the beef trust started
as Joke, but just now the packers
have dificulty IN seeing IT.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

There are Indications that some OF our
citizens have left the water wagon tor
skate.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-10

Perhaps Mr. Hines thinks Attorney
Marble must have that kind Of heart.