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The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
Obstruetine improvement.

1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
rumor Of a plan whereby the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad route to New York will
be shortened by the avoidance of the
tunnels through Baltimore is based
upon substantial foundation. 1t is not
surprising, however. to find that Balti-
more utters a protest against the pro-
posed improvement.
Emphasizing the fact that the railroad
company cannot do anything without
the sanction of the legislature and the
city council, the Baltimore Sun calls
upon those bodies to prevent Baltimore
from becoming a mere side station on
the through line. "All the great traf-
hc Of the Pennsylvania system it says,
passing to and fro between the North
and South must continue on the pres
ent tracks through the city unless the
city consents to a change That con-
sent should never be given unless there
is satisfactory evidence that no injury
will be done to the city"
The plan suggested is cutoff
through the northern suburbs of Balti-
: more by the construction of new line
which will join the main tracks again
several miles east of the city There Is
no doubt that the execution of the prof.
ect will reduce materially the schedule
time between Washington and New
York. besides adding greatly TO the
comfort of travel From this point Of
view the antagonistic attitude of Balti-
more, based upon purely local and
selfish grounds, is inexcusable. Travel
crs on through trains, who do not stop
of at Baltimore, are entitled TO con-
sideration. while persons who desire to
visit that city viii be enabled to do so
under conditions which now exist. 1t
IS to be hoped that neither the Mary
land legislature nor the Baltimore
council will be dominated by a dog
in-the-msnger policy and oppose the en-
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
The Republic in China.

The action of the revolutionists in
China in establishing a new form OF
government for that ancient nation
challenges the interested attention, not
to say the sympathy and respect, of the
outside world. Thus far the Chinese
people, seeking freedom from Manchu
tyranny, appear to have acted with de-
cision and moderation. Through a con-
vention of delegates assembled at Man.
kin, representing all the provinces, a
provisional President has been elected
who has entered upon his duties. 1t is
further intended to call a convention
to decide upon the form OF government
and presumably to set forth in a con-
stitution or other instrument the powers
of the government and the rights of the
governed
Russia and England are represented
as meddling in the movement, and their
efforts appear to be directed toward
some compromise that shall save the
Manchus from being shorn of all power
in the new regime. How far this in
terferenoe will go or how sinister it may
be to the rising tide of republicanism
in China it is impossible to see, but on
the surface the revolutionists are NOV
ing forward with their plans without
much attention to the outside powers
The real difficulty OF dealing with the
old ruling class, known as the Man.
chus, will arise when the new govern
ment is fully installed, and it may be
that the fine hand of British and Rus
sian diplomacy may not make much i'm
preston until then. The manner in
which the people of China are meeting
the situation resulting from the recent
struggle affords assurance, however,
that the republican statesmen who may
be raised to power in the executive and
legislative branches of the new nation
will be able to cope with the Manchu
problem, the foreign complications, and
the internal order Of the republic.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

Jerry was released on parole. Dixon felt
uneasy FOR a time, but soon forgot all
about Jerry until one night IN a little
mining town. where he had gone TO make
a campign speech.
There were few Republicans In that To-
cality. and Dixon wasn't certain how well
he would be received. He was about half
way through his speech when his eye fell
on a certain man in the rear OF the little
hall, staring at him curiously. 1t was
Jerry
After the crowd had dispersed. Jerry
waited and word came to Dixon that "a
fellow wanted to see him.
''Oh. we'll" Dixon figured. IT one must
get killed, one can at least avoid acting
the coward" And he walked bravely
back TO see what Jerry wanted.
Listen here, Dixon" began Jerry ex-
cltedly. II saw you recognized me, and
you liked TO scared me TO death. 1 was
afraid you might tell people around here
who I am. I've changed my name and
don't want anybody TO know anything
about what I've done before. VIII you
keep II quiet?'
Dixon breathed a sigh Of relief.
Yes, I'll agree not to give you away"
he said. but you must promise to vote
the straight Republican ticket"
Though OF Indian ancestry. Senator
Robert l. Owen. Of Oklahoma, is proba-
bly, less cold blooded than the average
citizen
When young man, owen planned to
be a physician and surgeon. and devoted
two years TO the study Of medicine. He
stood high in his classes. and was skillful
with his hands. All his instructors said
he would become a wonderful surgeon.
He was called upon one day to assist a
couple Of doctors in an important opera
tion on a small boy. In the midst OF the
operation Il became evident that the lad
had a weak heart that would not init
giving him any more anesthetic. u was
necessary then to go ahead with the pa
tient conscious. The boys sufferings
worked on owens sympathies to such an
extent that he then and there decided
that surgery was a Mt occupation only
for less tender-hearted people than him
self. He Immediately quit the medical
college-much TO the disappointment OF
his instructors-and cast about for a less
sanguinary line Of work. A short time
later he began the study OF law.
Joe Byrns. Of Tennessee. who repre-
sents the Nashville district in the House.
has unusually heavy eyebrows.
A friend OF Byrns approached q young
Greek merchant in Nashville one morn
ing and asked him 10 vote for Byrns.
WHO'S ByrnsT' asked the Greek
The man explained that Byrns was
their Congressman, seeking reelection,
and described him as a tall man slight
Iy stopped.
Still the Greek couldn't place him, and
the friend mentioned a meeting at which
Byrns had made a speech.
''Oh yesi" exclaimed Greek, his
face lighting up. Hes that duck with
a big mustache over each eye"
Copyright lsl2, by Fipd c. Kelly. All riEhts ~
EeTTcd.l
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
BRYAN AS LAST SPEAKER.
Fourteen PresidentiaI Pos.IbIlitIs
to speak ut Dinner.

Fourteen Presidentinl Possibilities
to Speak at Dinner.
The Jackson Day banquet COMMITTEES
viii meet at the Raleigh Hotel to-mor-
row night. and perfect plans for the an
nual feast which VIII be given January
s william jennings Bryan win be the
last speaker on the list. and Edwin A.
Newman the first. Sandwiched between
the two will be fourteen Democratic
Presidential possibilities IN the following
order: Senator O'Gorman. Of New York
Norman f. Mack, Representative Under
wood, Gov Woodrow Wilson, Senator
Pomerene, former Gov. Folk. Alton B.
Parker. Champ Clark. Senator Kern.
William Randolph Hearst, Senator Tay-
lor. Representative johnson. Representa-
tive Lloyd. and Senator Newlands.
Several statements, seemingly semi
ofhcial, have been given out TO the effect
that Champ CLARK would be the principal
speaker, and that the sentiment TO be
expressed at the banquet would be who'll
.ly Clark. This idea Is secuted By the
members OF the committee, who point
out that any movement in that direction
would be embarrassing to other speak
ers.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

wish you happy year, but it will not help fear you
don't out and hustle in the good odfashoned way All @
wishes in the land will not help you if you stand
THE YOUNG incoming like ocoed gander while the others
YEAR put up hay Now the years ushered in and
a lot of boys will win fame and honor by the
buse it its and dies but they be standing
dumb waiting for snap they be busy the bumbers-
so will you if you wise Oh wish you peace and health all
varieties of wealth. butt don't believe you'll have YOU don't
get out and Dig up early in the your wood and
shuck your write your name golden letters on the shining
thngmyg You viii find this rule correcevery mans the arc
tec of his fortunes on this planet and while wishes help along
won't win the cherished goal won't accumulate roll till he goes
and does his duty with ylioepsydoodle song
,cgsa5t S esss. Mains WALr MASON.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
Welcome the New Year.

We stand upon the threshold OF the
near year unable to peer through the
thick curtain of the future. 1t is the
kindliness of Providence that VIC ad-
vance day by day into the years with
no foreknowledge of the joys and
sorrows, the disappointments and the
pleasures which may befall us We may
only hope that TO US the fates will be
kind.
But while the future is thus en-
shroudcd. the past is like an opened
book From lis familiar pages we
gather the experience which gives us
confidence As we turn over the leaves
of the volume of the year there is much
cause for thankfulncss. We know that
the world has progressed steadily to-
ward better civilization; that there has
been development in invention, in gov
eminent, in science, and in religion.
War has been the exception and not
the rule: labor troubles have not been
numerous: benevolence has been ex-
tended with unstinted hand, and. above
all. there is determination on the part
of earnest, thoughtful men to accomplish
the betterment OF the human race.
There has been great prosperity, and,
although this prosperity has not been
universal, and although the problems of
a complex civilization are growing more
difficult OF solution. the good so far
overshadows the evil that we approach
the new year without misgiving.
OF course, there will be clouds as we'll
as sunshine, Equally true is it that
there will be hypocrisy and selfshness
and breed and cruelty. Human nature
will not be entirely transformed in the
new year At the same time, it is
quite certain that as the world is better
to-day than it was twelve months ago,
so it will show even greater advance
ment when the year upon which we en-
ter has in its turn drifted into the past
This, at least, is the spirit in which the
new year should be welcomed 1t is
useless TO lament over the past. Its
record of accomplishment or failure, Of
commission and omission. has been
made. Wherein this record falls short
of satisfying the conscience it may
serve as a salutary lesson; wherein it is
without blemish 4 should prove an in
spiration to better things.
On this morning of the first day of
1912 do not waste time in empty reso-
lutions. Welcome the new year with
actions and not words Then let each
day, as it dawns, be a step higher in
the mental. material. and moral life.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
TABLOID THOUGHTS.

Ffun the Rochester Herald
The blizzard came straight from Ohio
where Mr.. La Follette performed twice
In one day.
From the Chicago Post
The woman who put rings IN shoes and
sent the shoes to the cleaners will prob
ably put her feet in them next time.
Frun the ST. Loui. Star
A newspaper heading reads: Cold
Wave Is General" Most Of US wish II
were no more than a second lieutenant
Prom the Milwaukee Sentinel.
The report that reindeer meat Is on
sale in Chicago leads US to suspect that
Santa Claus makes his rounds In q
limousine.
Prom the Des Moines CsrataI.
Mr.. RooseveIt's militant characteristics
have been featured so long he probably
felt he would not look natural at that
peace banquet.
Prom the ChicaEo Ezamiser.
Let the girls at Wellesley be not dis
mayed. Several Presidents of the United
States could not spell believe" or "re-
ceive' or separate"
Prom the st. Louis Republic
Among the important discoveries Of
the dying year We count that OF the
Sherman law by a certain highly organ
lied portion OF the business community.
Prom the Dallas NewEL
II IL is true that Col Bryan will at
tempt TO put a prohibition plank in the
national Democrat platform, it will be
surprising IL Hon. Roger Sullivan does
not get an apoplectic stroke in the con-
vention and Hon. Tom Taggart burst
blood vessel.
Prom the Nashville Tenesseran.
Since Nick Longworth has declared
father-in-law will not be a candidate
for the Presidency, there IS every rea-
sen 10 believe Oyster Bay doesn't keep
up constant wireless connection with
Cincinnati.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

To-day ali the 1911 calendars IN the
world become junk. and for the e.ooOth
or the 10000 times. the earth starts In
on its S6SI4 4th-day journey around the sun.
1t has been doing nothing but go around
and around and around the sun since It
was put in commission-long before the
tariff question was invented-snd yet We
sometimes wonder why men get so dizzy
on New Years Eve when they sit down
quietly and think Il all over.
This is New Years Day. We are
about to take hold Of year No. 1912. Sc
ries A. D.. and see what We can make
out Of H. Those OF US who are prosper
Gus spent last evening bidding the grand
old year Rood-by. Those of US who
didn't have any luck with the 1911 mod
el OF time spent Il welcoming the new
year. In either case. the result was
much the same
Every one OF us now has S65 bright.
beautiful, fine new days. Iadled out to
US as we see ut. Some of us will spend
all OF them grabbing for money. and will
land on next New Years night with a
bale Of bills and a torpid liver. Others
will sleep down TO the fifth rib OF each
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Same old whistle.
same old bells,
Same old parties,
same old yellG
same old dinners,
Same old calls.
Same old music.
Same old balls.
Same old flowers.
Same old frills,
sane old hopes and
Same old HIls
Same old greetings,
Same old dread.
same temptatiOn-
same old head.
same old pledges.
same old hraEs.
same old prumise-
same old jasA
same old noises.
same bright liEhts.
same Old crowds and
Same old hghtE
same old brightness.
Sane old cheer.
same old happy.
Glad New Year!
Louis EphrHim Boyer. IN PucE.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
RETURNS TO WHITE HOUSE.

President Is Host to otto T. Ban
nard and ex-senator Kern.
President Taft returned to Washing
ton early yesterday morning from New
York.
He was accompanied by Otto T. Ban
nard, OF New York. and former Senator
Kean. Of New Jersey, who will be guests
Day. Mr.. Barnard and Senator Kean
came to Washington 10 discuss politics
with President Taft and Secretary HilieA.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

Or. Sun is reported to be looking
bright over his unanimous election as
President of China. He has a chance to
shine. thouEh he can't reign.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

actment Of statutes or ordinances which
will be of real benefit to the travelling
public
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

A Mongolian emperor In izss made a
law that llauor-mAkers should be BAN
ished anc enslaved. and all their prop
erty and children then came under the
control and care Of the government.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

II Chicago should construct a new ma
tionaI anthem we should expect II to be
combination OF squeals, bleats, and bel
lows.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
whats IN = NameF

Prom the MOntr<lifr tYt.l Argus
Miss Gala Lille. of Calais, was a visi.
tor in this city yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

This is about the time the clerks OF
the Census Bureau regret sincerely there
Is not an annual taking Of the country's
population.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

Thers win be a special collection at the
mail boxes to-day. The same et the
churches.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

With the rates on lemons lowered. IT
ought not 10 be so hard for an enter
prising politician to get one.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

report comes from New York that
cat has adopted a lot OF puppies
Wonder II they can eat a peace dinner
without growing or scratchingf
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

Having been so hotly pursued Christ
mas, it Is only natural the turkey should
jump up at New Years.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

Louis CLAWS has the satisfaction Of
knowing he can reveal any interesting
information he may have in stock with
out endangerlng an Official position.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

Hereafter Col. Roosevelt win refuse to
tell on the persons who call on him.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
10 PROPHErs.

TO PROPHETS.
This ought to be
year of years.
We say 10 ye,
Prophetic seers.
Prate OF no loss by flood or fire,
Nor tell US Of disasters dire.
But sinG of hope
And goodly cheer.
That is the dope
For a new year.
Predict big crops for those who delve,
And lots of Joy for 1872
Uncle Pennywise saysi
A man may be a success without going
to college Some Of our best bail players
have graduated from the back lots.
when Resolutions Are New.
The psychological moment counts for
much"
That's right. Almost any town could
be voted dry along about the FIRST OF
January"
Don't DO II.
People often wish a man a
Happy New Year.
Then he goes TO work to plan
scrappy New Year,
The Annual Crop.
Are times as prosperous as they
were?"
"oh. ! think so. I got about the usual
number Of blotters and calendars"
The Motor Girl.
That is beautiful brooch you got for
Christmas"
Yes; II was given me by an old-fash-
toned friend. For the same money he
could have purchased ten barrels of
gasoline or a set OF tires"
Nothing to Record.
Il say. wombat. do you ever keep a
dIary?''
NO; I'm too busy during the holidays,
and, after they're gone life is a blank"
In Poker Society.
What are the proper calling cards?"
"Threes or upward are considered very
good"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
From the MilHaukse sentineI.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Somebody in Washington has started a
Bryan Presidential boom, but certain
persons are inclined to be hilarious dur
ing the few days preceding the annual
start of the water wagon.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
OF INTEREST IN WASHINGTON.

Prom the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
A Washington headline says: Steel
Men Given More Time to File Answer" &"
That kind OF men ought not need very
much time to file a little thing like an
answer.
From the Indianapolis Ne-S
Well. yes. Mr.. Taft. Washington is .
nice place to stay. That is, of course, II
a man has a good job there.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01

From the Little Rock Ark.l Gazette.
As that biggest peace dinner ever held
in New York will be attended by train
load Of diplomats from Washington, who
probably would not want to be long
without news of matters OF interest to
them, arrangements should be made for
reading between courses bulletins from
the various wars now in progress.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
Uncle PennywIse saysI

man may be success without going
to college. Some of our best bail players
have graduated from the back lots.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-01
when resolutions Are New.

The psychological moment counts for
much"
That's right. Almost any town could
be voted dry along about the FIRST OF
January"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
Not Far Wrong.

" rum JU0Ee.l
teacher Go little boy)-What's q
Little Boy-A suburbanite IS a man
the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. A. T. sin Osteoparsie Infirmnry.
DR.. Ira ". Collins, physician IN chleLi
Paul r. Collins. consulting physieianS'
zol West Missouri street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
- FurnIsl.ea PromptIr.

Our hacks are now standing in the
barn. all httched up, ready to be sent
on call and those wishing a hack can
be served much more promptly than
heretofore, as we do not now have 10
run out TO the hack stand and car one
Phone or 1901 and hack viii be there
IN III Paso.
LOnEwell'H.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
~ BreUities
eLLjS
Train Bulletin.

Southwestern train No. 3. due at
$3.50 D. m, will arrive at p. m;
Southwestern train No, SS, due at 80
D. m, viii arrive at S:30 p m; T. & T.
train No. 5, due at SIS p M VIII ar
and evening trains are reported on time
for Wednesday afternoon and even
ing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
Ell PAsO CASES IN
CRIMINAL APPEALS
Three Are Submitted from
This County at
Austin.

Austin, Texas. March SIN the
court of criminal appeals today the
cases Of Jos Elva and Dan slain, from
ri PasO county, were submitted on oral
argument BY both the state and attOr-
neg for the appellants Both were
convicted on the charge Of the theft
OF two horses and Elva was given
three years and Slain four years
The case OF EsteTen Griego, from 81
Paso county, was submitted on brief
for the state. GriegO was given three
years in the penitentiary, charged with
theft OF soap from a warehouse
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
Announcement.

Wv. c. A lunch, 1870 to ?. Women
and men welcome. 4th floor Caisher Big
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
Valves examinations.

Chicago, IL, March 6.-JOhn ". II
win formerly of Peoria, Ill, a struc-
tural ironworker, indicted at Indianap-
oils as a result of the federal dynamite
Investigation, waived examination when
his case was called. He was ordered to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Phone 1 or 1901 and you'll get the
baggage wagon you want
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

appear at indianapolis. March u. for
arraignment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
Evidently Family.
from Judges Library.)

(brom judges Library.)
There's something wrong about that
new car you sold me-" saws me man
with the exuberant ears to the auton1o-
bile agent.
"How's that1' asks the agent
II drove IL 200 miles vesfer5ev, ana
didn't have any trouble at All with it,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

H.F. Wright, n. D.. D O., osteopataS
a speciality. Herald Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

The yellow baggage wagons are me
/ or 1901.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. Prsnfigu. diseases OF stomach aRd
tntestlnes. Roberts Banner Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Have your electrical work done Dr.
the old reliable Texas Electrical supply
Co. rs n, Stanton ST. Both phones.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Mexiern Herald on Sale
at Wards Pharmacy, IN El Paso
Complete and reliable news OF what
happens IN Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. j. II. Paget. dentist. 5O1-502 Rob
erts-Banner Bldg, phone 1850
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Walthau & Gamble lawyers, nave
moved thet- offices S16-S20 Trust Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. Gerber, SIS Mills Bldg. diseases OF
women. rectal diseases, electro thera-
peutics.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Depend on Nations Delioatessen Dept
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Dr.. warnOek, dentist set teeth, $40.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06
Douglas schools close.

Douglas. Ariz-. March sine puolle
snalInOx throughout the city. The total
number OF cases to date is p, with two
deaths.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

No delay in getting your baggage i
you phone 1 or 1901
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. n. VI. RRtliff, dentist. successor
Drs. Paget & Ratliff, 2O4-5-6 Caples BIO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

For house wiring and fixtures see
the National Telegraphone and supply
Company. ST Mills street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Indian Motorcycles
rms and Cycle CO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

C. L. BulinEtOn, zee Magoffin, Tel
1888. painting, paperhanging,d decorating
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Fun measure at Southwestern Fuel Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. Cameron. Dentist. 22s Mesa A
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. Jameson. genito- rinary, skin
and rectal diseases. SIS Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

DR.. Robinson, diseases OF children
removed to 211-212 Roberts-Banner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-06

Dr. Klein, physician: internal medi-
cine: special attention given to tuoer-
culosis office, ROberts-Banner Bldg.