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The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

able next to the Inflated little prince.
for whom so black a future was decreed.
1t seems unbelievable that the highly
paid experts of the British Museum
should have been deceived by a gift
from an East Indian art dealer. yet a
serious controversy has arisen In regards
to the alleged sacred peacock" which
has been presented to the Museum by
the successor of the original of Marion
Crawford's Mr. Isaacs."
The peacock was described as a sacred
emblem Of the Yezidis. devil worshipers.
who inhabit certain districts of Asia,
and 1t was given to the trustees of the
British Museum by Imre Schweyer in
commemoration of last years durbar.
The sacred emblem which is of curl
ously carved steel, is stated to have been
valued at some thousands of pounds"
Now. within a fortnight of its appear
ance before the Western World the au-
thenticity Of the peacock is under dis
pute. Mr.. Athelstan Riley. who visited
the Temple of the Devil at Dahadia, near
Diarbehr. before its destruction in 1892,
and claims to be one of the few Euro
peans to have seen the original build
ings. suggests that the bird now en-
throned in the British Museum galleries
has nothing whatever TO do with the
Yezidis or their temple. 1T is," he main
tains, "a Persian peacock of the usual
type, a very familiar ornament to all
who know Persia" He considers that IL
anybody paid some thousands OF
pounds" for this impudent bird he was
swindled, and he doubts whether a dealer
would give $50 for II.
But this 'bombshell" has failed thus
far in disturbing the equanimity of the
museum officials, who are taking a dis
passionate view of the controversy. The
trustees received the sacred peacock"
only a month ago and in good faith
accepted the description supplied by the
donor, who is a well-known Indain col
lector. There has been little time in
which to conduct a minute examination
to determine its authenticity. The fact
that the bird was not more than 200
years old was recognized from the first.
This is the present status OF the ''mys-
terry" and the numerous visitors who
by the disclosure have been led to inspect
the idol, have found nothing in the ap-
pearance of the steel bird itself to throw
light upon its origin. FIANEUR.
Copyright, 1872 by Court Gossip Syndicate)
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
TAX ON BACHELORS.
No Sense or Reason in Louisiana
Plan Before State Board.

TAuh DchoTc Stutc bouru.
From the New Orleans Picayune.
The proposition presented to the State
Tax Commission for the taxing of bach
elors was doubtless intended more in
sport than earnestness, and is not
without a foundation in sense and rea-
son.
II a man shall have reached his thirty
fifth year and has not married, unless
there is some good cause for his state
OF bachelorhood he is failing In his pub
lie duty, as well as wronging some good
woman who should have a husband to
take care of her and place her in a prop
er position before the world. The best
women are quiet and modest. and await
advances from the men, and some of the
finest women in the country are pre-
vented from fulfilling the important
places they would so much have adorned
by the failure Of the men to offer mar
riage.
OF course, a man who supports aged
parents and dependent sisters and other
relatives Is to be excused, but men who
turned 80 years and have never married.
and have no good excuse for their pres
ent lonliness, should be made to pay a
penalty. Any man who has turned 40
and claims that he is too poor to marry,
may be certain that he will never be any
richer by his own efforts, and he should
marry some good woman who is no
longer in the blossom of youth, but Is
in, the full flower oof female goodness
ana sense of duty. and she will aid him
in saving what his bachelor careless
ness and wastefulness throws away OF
course. the confirmed loafer is only fit
for the workhouse. II he should ever
marry. II would be to have a slave to
support him, and the only life that is
fit for him is that Of the treadmill
1t is not likely that there will ever be
a tax on bachelors in Louisiana, but
one Incorporated into the laws would ac-
good.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

~ last the fate of the Dutch Standard
(incidentally the control by the re6ners
over the cane sugar supply was at
stake in the Senate. Poor Dutch STAN
dard did not have single friend among
the Senators. Not even its former
champion, Senator Smoot, lifted his
voice in its defense. But apparently the
Sugar Trust did not lack supporters
A proviso was inserted in the sugar
bilL-let US say unlnowingly on the part
of the majority of the Senators-with
a stipulation, which, if it is enacted by
the House, will once more place
the control of all sugar, both imported
and domestic that is consumed in this
country into the hands of the trust
We mean the so-called branding" pro-
viso, fathered by Senator Lodge, which,
under the guise of defending the beet
and cane sugar interests, was inserted
in the interests of the rehners, as The
Herald detailed in these columns at
the time.
Should this new Joker" fail to be
enacted in the House at this session,
which is drawing to a close rapidly,
there will be no sugar legislation at all
this time, meaning that the charter of
the rehners, to do as they please with
the ultimate consumer, will be extended
indefinitely.
The Hardwick investigation exposed
the vulnerable spots of the Sugar Trust
to public attack. The Penrose hearings
denounced the Dutch Standard. The
Lodge amendment to the House bill pro-
vided a fresh touchstone for this giant
among listed stock speculations as well
as for its adjunct, the beet sugar stock.
Therefore, we answer the esteemed
World that there is no mystery. Re-
search, coupled with truthful publica-
ton of facts, easily tell the tale.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
There Is No Mystery.

The New York World concludes a
lengthy editorial on the Sugar Trust
with the query: "What is the mystery
of the long life of this most scandalous
of all lawless corporations?
To begin with there is no mystery.
As far back as 1897 the sugar refn-
ing combine was about to expire, be-
cause the beet sugar rlen of this coun-
try threatened to supplant the refners
in the delivery of sugar to the public
for direct consumption. In fact, the cane
sugar supply men were ready to join
hands with the beet people for the pro-
duction of grade of sugar fit for direct
consumption without the necessity of
having it pass through the hands of the
refiners. Thus it became of vital con-
cern for the refiners to retain the Dutch
Standard in the law.
This they did. The statesmen in both
Houses saw to it. Why? Because
neither beet nor cane sugar interests in
1897 understood the operation of the
Dutch Standard. Hence they favored
its retention. Armed with the Dutch
Standard clause, which prevented any
imported cane sugar to be marketed un-
less through the refners, the domestic
producers of cane sugar soon were
caught in the net. The sequel was that
Il If Il
United States in their clutches, the
Sugar Trust was able to respond to any
possible political demands. 1t was used
not only as a stepping stone to legal
or political advancement, but private
fortune smiled upon any and all who
were able to guess" when sugar was
going to go Short or Tong
Only recently, TO be correct, on July
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
Fixed Date for Easter.
From the Scientific American.

From the Scientific American.
At the fifty-second annual meeting of
the Association Of Chambers OF Com
merce Of the United Kingdom, held in
London last March, 1t was agreed unan-
imously that fixed date for Easter
ought to be adopted by international
agreement This is a rather startling
illustration of the freedom of thought
that characterizes the twentieth century
Throughout the middle ages Christendom
was rent with continued discussions as
to the correct method of adjusting the
occurrence of Easter to the phases of the
moon, and the simple expedient of adopt
ing a fixed date for the festival would
have been regarded as an audacious
piece Of impiety.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
Something New About PIumnEe.

From the Popular Magazine
The young man did not know what he
wanted to eat His appetite was poor.
His palate must be tempted and tickled.
He scanned the menu card again and
and again. Finally with a sigh OF resig-
nation, he said TO the waiter:
Bring me some fish feathers
Fish feathers" excla imed the waiter.
Yes! Fish feathers. And I want them
to-nIght-not next week.
The waiter retired for a conference
with the chef, the captain and the floor
manager.
NO such dish here was his report.
There amt any such thing. There
never was such a dish in New York"
The young man arose and sighed again.
That's what I've been told by every
water in New York" he remarked sadly.
But. il you will drop A line to George
NJ Bowers the Commissioner of Fisheries
in Washington, You will correct your
mistake, enlighten your ignorance. pro-
ject shaft of thought into that granite
which grows above your shoulders"
He sighed a third time, stretched him.
self slowly and added:
Mr.. Bowers will tell you that fish
feathers are a delicacy. They are taken
from flying fish. You catch flying fish
with salt water on their tails
Then he went gloomily into the night
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
THE WASHINGTON HERALD TUESDAY AUGUST g. 1872
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
Az Old FEUD.

AN OLD FEUD.
The problem Of the goldenrod
We have once more at hand.
We see its handsome clusters nod
Across our fertile land
The city people. waxing warm.
Would give 1t ample room.
They claim 1t has lot Of charm
And IL q lovely bloom.
The farmer hears this with jar;
It doesn't fit hia creed.
Upon the plant he wages war;
He says 1t is a'veed.
Uncle Pennywise Asksi
Who kin remember when all baseball
players wore flowing side whiskers?
A New York wife.
Now. Butch" cautioned the New
York wife. don't get gay and kill any
body at the picnic to-day"
"Aw, g'wan."
Don't DO II, Butch. Remember, amt
got no clothes suitable for murder
trial"
August 9 I'm History.
August 6. 1ssa-The spitban is first in
troduced into professional ball.
August 6, I755-Dr. johnson invents
sassafras tea This is mentioned by
Boswell in his first volume.
All We Needed.
Senator. you say you never learned
much Latin?'
Enough to worry along with, I guess.
In my business. I early mastered the
meaning Of per diem.
Has It's Drawbacks.
Though living by lake or bay
May be good sport.
/ would not care to live away
At a resort.
A Guarded Reply.
Are these the latest fashions?"
They were," answered the careful
saleslady, "at . a. M
Even Taught to Play.
Fine days for children"
Instructors for everything"
Yep: realize now that I never knew
how to play nationally"
His Time Limited.
your beau" remarked the first sum-
mer girl. doesn't seem TO care to spoon
in secluded nooks.'
NO" responded the second summer
girl, the poor gink only has four days
in which to acquire a coat of tan"
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

are Elizabeth. Railway, Metucken, and
other explored regions, consisting mostly
of smokestacks
The Geographical Society of New York
has offered a medal to the first member
who will explore and chart Jersey City.
and as soon as the expedition at present
exploring Patagonia and Timbuctoo re-
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
Objectionable Melody.

From the Kansas City Star.
That persons have very diverse ideas
and tasee in music was exemplified in an
incident at a pupils vocal recital lately.
A young woman was having quite a
strggle with a song. and one woman
in the audience said to her companion:
Isn't that a beautiful melody?'
1T sounds more Ike a malady to me-"
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

An attorney in the Gov Biease case in
Carolina says: Whisky affects me Pc
culiarly. 1t makes me think that I'm the
biggest man in the world and can whip
any one" There is nothing so peculiar in
this. But, does Roosevelt drink?
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

The order issued by the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad. pro-
hibiting, while on or OF duty, the use
of intoxicants, or a visit to the places
where they are sold. is to be highly
commended. Railroading is an occupa-
ton that calls for the steadiest kind of
nerve. the clearest eye and the coolest
Municipalities that are not fostered by
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

A man of Paterson, N. J., has been
fined SIS for just hugging girl. This is
pretty steep. even IL during the hug he
rubbed of her complexion.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

We read that all the school-teachers
Of the country mean to organize for
Gov. Wilson. Let them select some
Princeton professors as leaders, who
formerly were the colleagues Of DR.. WI
son. y
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

The artistic temperament still is in ex-
istence. A Detroit authoress and a
Parisienne playwright are under arrest
for murder.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Within a year the population o
Buenos Ayres has increased 5000.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

A new carnival Of political denials is
under way in the Windy City.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Planning to make their port the great
est in the world, the authorities of Ham,
burg intend to spend more than s50.0c0.-
Coo Immediately for new channels, docks,
and railroad connections.
Polishing with stone gives yallisator
leather Its beautiful gloss that neither
japanning nor vanishing can initiate
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Herald Position Indorsed.

To the Editor: At meeting OF the
executive committee of this association
held August 2. the secretary was in
structed to communicate with you and
say that this association (the Park View
Citizens Association indorses the arti-
Gle entitled ''Washington's Opportuni-
ty," which appeared on the front page OF
your paper of August 1. 1872. Very truly
yours, J. F. CULvERWELL, Sec'y.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Delegates to the State Firemen's con-
vention which Will he held in Roanoke,
Va, August $50 next will be elected by
the Columbia Fire Engine Company at
meeting which will be held at the
company's house "Wednesday night.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

While engaged in hanging curtains at
her home in South Royal Street this
morning, Mrs. Margaret Shinn fell from
a step ladder. fracturing her left arm.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

From the Chicago Newa
The average income of many a married
man is about a. m; makes the high
cost of living harder to bear.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

running mate. excuse me for suggesting
John Armstrong Chaloner. Of Virginia
Mr.. Wedderburn lives at Wedderburn.
Fairfax County. and publishes a weekly
newspaper there.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
PERTINENT AND MPERTINENT.

From the New York Sun.
Mr.. Taft fulfills the Jeffersonian defini-
ton: He is honest. he is capable. he is
faithful to the Constitution. His mistakes,
and no President ever failed to make a
quota Of them. have mainly been due to
a certain patience and magnanimity; he
has been slow to see evil, and his gen.
erosity has been abused.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Tomorrow yill be parents day at the
camp of the local Boy Scouts, Marshall
Hall. 1t is expected that number of
parents of the lads will go to Mar
shall and witness the maneuvers of the
boys.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
From the Baltimore Star.

The Monroe doctrine and a strong navy
go together. They are correlated. A
noisy insistence upon the doctrine, while
at the same time proposing that we shall
stop spending money for battleships, is
q driveling absurdity.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
Bryan's thousand dollars isn't his only
contribution to the campaign. He has
already contributed one nominee and
some gayety.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
From the Boston Post.

| From the Boston Post.
! Now a graft scandal has been disclosed
in the Philadelphia Police Department.
1t was expected that the reform admin
istration would discover something of
the kind.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
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Frum Inc LOulsvlIlo Post.
While the firemen of Yonkers were at
tending a Democratic political picnic, a
fire broke out ON the water front and
did damage to the amount of SI5o.OOo
Politics In fire department 10 mighty
costly.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Alexander ]. Wedderburn this after
noon sent the following telegram to
Theodore Roosevelt. addressed to Chi
cago. Ill:
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

r. W. Smith. employed by F. s
Harper & Co, Incorporated, sprained
his ankle while at work Saturday last.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Through his attorneys, Machen &
Jesse. Norman E. Morris has filed suit
in the Circuit Court for this city against
William H. Willis to recover damages in
the sum Of 5000 for injuries alleged 10
have been sustained as the result Of an
alleged assault July - last. Both PARTIES
are colored.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

The work of razing the building at the
northeast corner of Prince and St Asaph
Streets. preparatory to erecting on the
site a Sunday school building for the
Second Presbyterian Church. was begun
this morning by Contractor Joseph F.
Rodgers
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

J. r. Caton. jr., commissioner in the re-
ceivership case of the Belle Pre- Bot
tling Works, to-day held. hearing at
his office for the purpose OF ascerta!ning
the liabilities, assets. and the list OF
creditors and stockholders of the COM
pany.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06

Police Justice H. s. Cation accompanied
by his wife left to-day for Atlantic City.
where he will spend his vacation. Dur
ing his absence the sessions OF the Po-
Ice Court will be presided over by Jus
tice l. H. Thompson.
y. S. Greenaway. clerk of the Corpo-
ration Court, has gone to Ocean Grove,
n. J., where he will spend his vacation.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
His Time Limited.

your beau remarked the first sum-
mer girl. doesn't seem TO care to spoon
in secluded hooks"
NO" responded the second summer
girl. the poor gink only has four days
in which to acquire a coat of tan"
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-01
S1oo REWARD OFFERED

Tonight is change night at the Or pheum theater and the ever popula. Lee company will present The Irish Christening" introducing all new songs, dances, and costumes, together with new scenery designed and paint. ed for the show by Mr. Art Phillips.
 This bill is entirely different in theme from anything so far presented except that, it is to laugh, and there is no doubt that all who witness it Will agree that it is the best yet
 Madeline Lee. Jimmie Lee, LeRoy KiRslow, Homer Long (he with the beautiful voice. and the others. all of them. win all contribute their share toward making you forget your trou- bles.
 Baby Angelus will appear in a new speciality. Praise for this little lady and her ability Is unnecessary as she nas long since demonstrated her pop ularity.
 And the Baby Doll chorus-they will be there. just as pretty and dain- ty as ever in new costumes and dances.
 Mr. Lee makes a standing offer of slc0.00 to any intelligent person who can sit through this show and not laugh, Come, laugh and De happys -Adyertisefnefit. sr A if., ,E.fs <
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-01
CARL HAYDEN Is ID 1 HAVE MANY TROUBLES
Washington Report Is That ! It Will Be Up to Con : ? gresSrnen to Fill Offices

Word comes from Washington that the appointment of postmasters will lie in the power Of representative in congress. while the larger plums will be distributed by the United States senators. Heretofore all political speculation has been qualified for it vas not known who would have the power of naming postmasters.
 The appointments will be made by the president but the president VII name whoever the congressman names. for it would be obviously i'm possible for hi into investigate the claims of each candidate.
 This method of allowing congress men to distribute postal plGms and the senators the larger fruit of vic tory was followed in the Cleveland administration and it has been guess. ed that it would be followed by the Wilson administration but the lack Of authentic information speculation has added spice to the political situation.
 This scheme will put the appoint ment of postmasters up to Congress man Carl Hayden, who as sole con rressman from this state, will have the naming of all postmasters in Ari- zona towns. so the burden of all can didates' songs will be tell it to Carl"
 The list of appointive jobs of the rostal yar.ety will be considerably augmented if democrats in congress succeed in having President Tatts recent order adding about 36.O0O post offices to civil service jurisdiction. re- voKed. Such a move IS already on foot.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-01
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at y:45 a. m. The monthly offering for Missions" will be made during this service. Plans for the Sunday school Christmas ser vice will be announced.
 Young peoples meeting at G:3O j. n. Topic: Missionary Achievements and What May Do. Philippians 2:l-l6. The monthly consecration meeting of the society, with an offer ing for the work Of the society Preaching, by the pastor, at II a. m-, and at 7:30 p. m.
 Sunday school workers meeting Wednesday at T:45 D. m.
 Bible class. for the study of Psalm q, Wednesday at 7:45 D. n. Woman's League meeting Wednes- day afternoon.
 JOHN E. FRY,
 DastOF.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-01
WOMAN Is CHARGED
 ASSAULT UPON MAN
Admits Using Stick But Will Claim Justification for
 Her Actions

Mrs. Etta Shehan. the wife Of john Shehan, is the defendant in case in Judge Highs justice court on the charge of assault an dbattery. I. M Campbell is the complaining witneNs, as well as the victim of the battery.
 The arrest was made by Constable C. N. Thomas, Campbell having sworn 10 the complaint against Mrs. Shehan She appeared in court yesterday aft ernoOn at 6 o'clock and the case was set for Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, she being allowed to go on her own recognizance.
 Mrs. Shehan entered a plea Of not guilty She admitted having used 8 hardwOok stick on Campbell but as serted that she was justified ln doing SO She said that Campbell entered her home on Broadway alley and used abusive language toward her.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-01
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school 9:45.
 Preaching service 11:O0.
 Epworth League 6:30.
 Preaching service 7:3O.
 l.. L. Bible Class Tuesday S:OO D. m. Onicial Board Meeting Monday 7:30 D. m.
 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30. Dr. A. w. Atkinson superintendent of Arizona Missions of the Methodist Episcopal church will be in the city Wednesday, December II. At which time he will hold the first Quarterly Conference in the church al 7:O0 D. m. after which the church will tend Dr. Atkinson and the fourteen new members received since conference a reception at the Y w. C. 4.
 E. G. DECKER,
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-01
PARCELS POST USE IS
 YET 10 BE KNOWN
Postmaster Seeks Informa- ton to Send to Officials
 at Washington

Postmaster Cassidy yesterday mail. ed to several hundred Bisbee mer- chants, asking for information as to the probable extent they will use the parcels post, so that the post office department may make preparation to handle this class Of mail matter ef- lciently.
 This information .wiil be com piled by Mir. Cassidy and forwarded to Washington and will be used as basis in making arrangements to handle parcels post business at this office. The information asked from each merchant is the number of four-class parcels now mailed daily: the probable average number to be mailed when the new law becomes effective their average weight. their avrage size; the proportion of the en- tire number for local delivery; whether parcels will be mailed in large quantities at stated intervals or regular daily mailing; what per centage of parcels will be insured, registered. perishable or fragile; and what percentage of parcels will be sent C. O. D, when the C. O. D. fea- ture is placed in operation.
 The parcels post rate for Bisbee delivery will be five cents for the first pound and one cent per pound for each pound above one pound and up to II pounds, the limit of weight for the service.
 To and from any point within a radius Of fifty miles of Bisbee, which will include Douglas and Tombstone. the rate win be five cents for the first pound and three cents addition al for every extra pound up to tho limit, or 9 cents for Il pounds.