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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

Just Like "You Scratch My Back anc
m Scratch Yours.'3

Just Like "You Scratch My Back and
ri Scratch Yours.'4
One of the humorous sightt' OF Indla,
saws contributor to the w 6de World
Magazine. is the daily bath4hg parade
in a native prison. In the offe we VIII
messed were youthful habit&ual cr1m-
nails, varying in age from flhe TO NJ
teen years, taking their dathy ulp at
Agra jail. While the governor watches
proceedings from the shade& OF Tree
the prisoners. each man fettered ana
carrying a bowl of beateny prass or
steel. are led out in double4 nle TO
stone pavement, on each sidf OF Wnlch
runs a shallow trough Of wafser.
At the command of a native Warder
bowls are filed and waists 4iotns are
washed At second order Ehe prison
ers scoop water over themselves ana
then sink smartly to their Ynauncnes'
one behind another. in lparJalei lines.
Again comes snappy ordeJ from the
warder, and each man begins vigorous
ly to rub the back of the ieiioW I'D
front of him. When the war1ler judges
the massage" is complete MS voice
brings the two lines to suParE rlgnt
about face, still on their hau1cnes. and
the vigorous rubbing begins sSga1n, each
man doing for his fellow what MS fei-
low did for him.
The process, while comicaltt Is genu-
inc illustration Of the saying, you
scratch my back and I.'H scratch
yours except. Of course. t2 the prls-
oners whose fate brings thfm to the
head or tail of the line. wheie they re
ceive only half the "treatmenf OF thelr
fellows
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Value of Friendship In Business.

The salesman who was formerly in
tent on getting orders by means of the
"happy days system Of cigars and
drinks now courts the friendship OF
his customers on utilitarian lines. He
tries to make suggestions that will be
of use. He essays an idea or drops a
piece of news intended to do the GUS
toner some good. Not infrequently an
expert salesman will study the methods
of q customer and even the methods in
use in his establishment before ap-
preaching him, so as to be in a position
to talk intelligently on his needs and
perhaps spring a new idea that will at,
tract attention Then the customer Is
liable to be indebted to him in friend
ly way, which is the better way OF Sc
curing a mans business and holding 1t
-Hrolf Wisby in Leslie's.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Vegetable Gluttons.

Sundews, common in English marsh.
es, are sufficiently knowing to distin'
guish between various substances pre-
sented to them. Offer them nice
scrap of tender beef, and In a couple
of hours they will have concealed II
from sight. Try them with a piece OF
chalk or a tiny pebble, and they re-
main stolidly immovable Wet the
chalk and offer it again, and the plant
apparently mistakes it for meat, the
bristles gradually closing round 1t
then. discovering the deception, they
gradually relax and return the chalk
without thanks. These vegetable glut
tons will absorb morsels of poached
eggs and mutton chops. but cheese
turns the leaves quite black and final
ly kills them.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
He Preseription

Boerhaave. the greatest doctor of his
time. was anxious that it should go
forth that even the most eminent doc
tor is somewhat of a "humbug." He
carefully handed the key. Of a small
diary to his executor, bade him open 1t
Immediately after his decease, and let
the contents go forth to the world at
large. When the notebook was opened
all it's pages but the last were blank
and on that final one was written
in large letters "Diret to Patients:
Keep your feet war; i your head
cool and trust for + st to Provi-
dence."
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
A Misunderstood Toast,

Even a toast Is liable to be misun
derstood. Mr.. lakewood in his book
Good Cheer refers to an anecdote
preserved in Notes and Queries (which
tells that during the short lived peace
of Amiens (sO2, the chairman at one
Of the city banquets proposed the toast
of the health of the three present con-
suls,' which the toastmaster took up In
his stentorian accents and by mistake
or happy inspiration translated into
the health of the three per cent con-
sols.' The company, we are told, hon.
ored the toast with great enthusiasm"
London Standard.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Tho PRIVILEGE of Peers.

There is a curious case in Fortes-
cues reports" relating to the privilege
of peers, in which the bailiff who many
years ago arrested a lord was forced
by the court to kneel down and ask
his pardon, though he alleged that he
had acted by mistake, for that his
lordship had a dirty shirt, wornout
suit of clothes and only sixpence in
his pocket, so that he could not be-
lieve that he was a peer and arrested
him through inadvertence.-Green. Bag.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
A Different Kind,

Wife tanxiously)-I do wish you were
in some other work. dear. l am in COD
slant fear that you will touch a charged
wire at the shop. Hub-Oh, the charged
wire at the shop doesn't bother me.
What l have more dread about is the
charged account at the store.-Boston
Transcript.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Hit It.,

"You can't guess what sister said
about you just before you came in. Mr..
Highcollar," said little Johnnie.
81 haven't an idea in the world. John
ME"
That's it. You guessed it the very
first time"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Prettv Poor Candy.

"Mr. Spooner. think | like you bet
ter than any O the other fellers that
come to our house."
"Why SO. Bobbyr
"'Cause when you give sister box
D candy she always turns it over to
me"-Chicago Tribune.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Did Sh,

"Do you know anyt! about hyp-
notism?" asked the f1uf j., naired girl OF
her friend in the pink gown.
"WeIl," replied the fluffy haired one
as she held up her left HAND to display
a sparkling solitaire to better advan-
tage. you can judge for gourself."-
Judge
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
He Chanued.

"Greymair's wife brought him home
a suit of clothes, but l understand he
mustered up the courage to tell her
that he had made up his mind to
change it,"
"Did he change it?'
"Oh, yes; he changed his mind"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Took Him at His Word.

Young Husband-What a glorious
day! | could dare anything, face any
thing. on day like this! Wife-Then
come with me to the milliners!-Lon-
don Telegraph.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

Spatts-My love, | wish you would
alter the key Of your Voice. Mrs,
Spatts-What's the matter with it?
Spatts-Oh, nothing; only from the ex-
preston of Eliza James fade after our
recent argument I'm certain it fits ev-
cry keyhole in the house.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
An Apt Illustration.

"Pa. what's an inscrutable smileT
Its the kind. my son, your mother
had on her face this morning when
told her business might keep me out
late tonight. Baltimore American.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
domestic Bliss.

Mr.. Wyborn-Ever since l married
YOU I've drunk the cup of bitterness to
the dregs. Mrs. Wyborn-1es; imagine
you leaving a drain of anything In any
fup!
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
LEE FONG
Star Laundry

We do our work by hand and
guarantee the best grade OF work.
Will call for Laundry at any time
or place. All laundry that is
broughtin on Thurs. or Friday a. m
will + !done at six O'Clock Satur-
day and customers are earnestly
re ,uested to call for same as soon
IS convenient.
LEE FONG,
Poplar Street.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
In the Same Class.

81 have q fishing boat and a chauf'
feur that are both in the same Glass;
'eHow do you meanT'
81 am always bailing them out.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
Makino tho [ awk

Don't you think we have laws
enough already. senator"
"oh, yes, but if I don't l4t 'em know
what I'm here for I'll newer get here
again. ."-Atlanta Constitution.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

When you get to worrying. stop and
think of the unnecessary things you
worried about yesterday.-Youth's Com
panion.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
.P0ST0FF|CE PHARMACY

Don't traduce your enemies. 1t
won't help you any-and then you
may want to use them tomorrow.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

FOR SALE

DOR SALE--Fine building lots on Oakley
street. Apply Calvin harrington or W.
G. Winterbottom. 7-13-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

TOR RENT-Factory building on Cemetery
avenue. Posses sSsion at once. Apply to
Mrs. Schaal, West End Ave. 7-9-tI&s-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

L1OR RENT-Furnished house of six rooms,
with all modern conveniences. Arply
to l27 Mill st. 10-3-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

DOR RENT--Desrable office, electric lights
ETC., In the New Brown Building Apply
j. Ben Brown. 9-3O-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

TOR SALE-More interesting than novel.
l. Woodrow Wilson wrote the most inter-
esting story of the American people ever
written. 1t Is the story of our country's life
from earliest times to the point where his
tory and the present meet. Wiite Harper
& Brothers, Franklin Square, Few York, for
full particulars. S-l7-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

EOR SALE-Good cord wood, oak and pine
l. 3yokes good steers; old steer; tim ber
carts, l large, medium; pair mules. Cor.
DIV b. Smith, Cambridge, Md. S-17-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05

DOR RENT-54 Glasgow street, first-class
condition. Apply G. w. McAllister.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-05
For Rent.

DOR RENT-Livery stab bles in rear o.
Straughn property, formerly occupied
by Allen Tyler. Apply to w. Lake Robin
son or Edward s. Phillips. 5-3l-tf.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
First Aid" in Parades.

There are two things pre-eminendy
of which Washington, in connection
with Saturdays great parade, has rea-
son to be proud-the fact that there
was not single accident, despite the
vast multitude of visitors and partici-
pants, and the foresight of having nine
ambulance stations along the line of
the procession, all well equipped for
emergency aid and each manned by
three physicians, all of whom, as events
proved, had nothing more serious to
occupy their attention than to look at
the parade.
The police, the Red Cross, and the
high army officials in charge of the
pageant all have combined their best
efforts to demonstrate how far ahead
this city is in managing immense
crowds, and, incidentally, in caring for
them most Hospitality.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
A Chapter on Luxuries.

During the fiscal year just ended the
cost of necessaries, according to Of
fetal statements, has advanced very con-
siderably. But what the general public
does not know, because there is never
anything said or written about it out
side of government or consular reports,
though it appears to be a well-estab-
lished fact, is that during the same pc
riod the American public has imported
unprecedented quantities. of luxuries,
perhaps desirable, but quite unneces-
sary articles of use and adornment, to
the amount of $I53oooooo.
We complain so much of the high cost
of living, yet we purchased abroad,
within a year, 100000 worth of art
works, S3o,ooo,ooo was expended by us
by some of us, that is-for diamonds
$4,000 900 for laces and embroideries,
100000 worth of toys were brought
here (well, we have children and are
very fond of them, hence we'll waive
this item), and last, but not least,
S3o,ooo,ooo went up in smoke for i'm
ported cigars and tobacco:
Our nation, as such, still appears to
have abundant wealth left TO purchase
what the Treasury Department signif-
cantly or oourteously names articles of
voluntary use" but when the official re-
port tells of an outlay Of S4ooooooo in
one year for foreign art works by the
people" it is well to remind the Treas
ury statisticians that in this instance
the people" are composed of a very
small minority of the population. And
the same discrimination ought to be
exerted in the matter of diamonds,
laces, and embroideries. Furthermore,
the majority of native Americans con-
sumo domestic tobacco, Havana being
not for the 'hoi polloi."
Well, now. We did our part of the
kicking" But despite all this it is nice
to know that we live in a luxuriously
rich land, although the distribution of
said wealth is a bit one-sided! What
other nation can beat this?
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
THEATERS JOIN in
MORALS CRUSADE"
Manager Of Chases Approves Of
Campaign Started by The
Washington Herald.

washington theatrical leaders last
night expressed themselves as sreatly
pleased with the results Of the public
morals crusade" as shown In the en-
phatIc declarations OF the printers and
bill posters. Miss H. winnifred De Witt,
manager of Chase's Theater, said:
It am greatly pleased with the splen-
did results OF the public morals cru
sade.' and think that Il reflects credit
on the Capital City. II is most appro-
pirate that here in Washington, with its
many churches and religious organiza-
tions, and with its fioprishing colleges
and seminaries for the young women OF
America, so notable a movement for the
conservation OF public morals should
ind energetic support.
II have always recognized the great
perils TO the morals OF the young from
Haunting and immodest bill posters, and
appreciate fully that there have been
difficulties connected with their censor
ship. At Chase's Theater the problem
was solved a few years ago by our en-
tirely discontinuing the poster form OF
advertising plays, in line with the de-
termination to keep programmes adver-
tising, and everything connected with
the running Of the house, up to the
high moral standard OF productions put
on Chase's stage.
THE Washington Herald, the Aloysius
Truth Society, and the officers OF the
theatrical printers and bill posters or
ganizations are deserving Of heartiest
commentator for their united determi-
nation to make Washington the city
beautiful from a moral as well as from
an artistic, viewpoint"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11

fronting US all to-day and not upon
time-honored conception in the abstract
Perhaps the day of the ideal court
ship Is not passed after all. Perhaps
the youth of opposite sex, drawn TO
each other unerringly by the impulse
of an immutabie law of nature, their
union sanctioned by state and church,
as time goes on surrounded by affec-
tionate children, undoubtedly is a fu-
ture cherished by most of US. All this
is excellent and is founded upon fun
damentally correct aspirations. And
we feel that some day it should again
prevail. But If the truth must be told,
modern matrimony is quite different
with US. Look at the court records,
which proclaim our shame, the la,ity
of our morals as a nation, and the
urgent necessity for reform.
We ferEentfy hope that the Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs may be able to
show US the way, with practical, con-
structive recommendation, how to niti-
gate this evil with facility and dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
MISSIONARY FOR
LAND OF NIPPON
seventh-day Adventists Meet and
Decide on Number of
Changes.

At a meeting Of the general conference
committee OF the Seventh-day Adventist
denomination, held at their headquarters
in Takoma Park, It was voted 10 send
Fred II. De Vinney, jr.. OF South Ian
caster. Mass, as a missionary to Japan:
+. II. Raley. OF Vermont, to Jamaica,
and several questions Of Importance were
acted upon. Young De Vinney, who grad
uated from the commercial department OF
South Lancaster Academy This year, will
sail for the land OF Nippon next month,
and will be located with the Japanese
Mission with headquarters at Tokyo. He
is the son OF Pastor F. H. De Vinney,
who is the superintendent OF the Japanese
Mission.
Mr. Raley. who will sail for Jamaica
in August, to become connected with the
West Indian Union Conference, is now
the secretary and treasurer OF the North
ern New England Conference, with head
quarters at Bellows Fails. VI. Mr.. Raley
recently spent a week at Tacoma Park.
Pastor Sanford B. Horton. who for sew
eraI years has been corresponding secre-
tary Of the Religious Liberty Bureau Of
the General Conference, will soon con-
meet with the South Eastern Union Con-
ference as its religious liberty. secretary.
The committee, which was presided
over by Pastor A. G. Daniels, president
OF the General Conference voted an ap-
preparation OF 5000 for the construction
OF mission headquarters in Korea, and
authorized the Asiatic division to expend
S2.5OO for improvements on the head
quarters at Shanghai, China
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
ENDOWMENT FUND
AIDED BY LEGACY
Mary g. Mstzgsr Leaves $500 to
the Epiphany Church.

The Epiphany Church endowment fund,
according TO the viii Of Mary c. Metz
ger, hled for probate yesterday, Is 10
receive $500 from her estate. Testatrix
also directs that 800 be set aside for a
burial lot In Rock Creek Cemetery and
that her husband, Aillard Mstzger,
should be entitled 20 the income from
premises at 20s Tenth Street Northwest
Ulysses Saunders by his win filed for
probate yesterday Sdevises the residue OF
his estate 20 his sisters, Matte For
tune and Ella Brazier; gives $50 each
to his sisters and names Ella Brazier az
executrix-
Mrs. Josephine c. de Lagnel. widow OF
Julius A. de LagneI, Is named as sole
beneficiary and executrix in the will OF
her late husband which was dated De-
cember II, 1911, and was filed for pro-
bate yesterday.
Susannah A. Grinsted in her VIII, dated
December Il 1911, and recorded yester-
day, leaves everything to her children,
Charles Wagner GrInsted and Laura
Mascord Grinsted, who are also named
as executors.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
TESTIMONIAL FOR
VETERAN FIREMAN
Chief Frank J. Wagner to Cele-
brate Golden Wedding
Anniversary.

District oficIals. together with a large
Eumber Of the most prominent citizens Of
Washington, will honor Frank J. wag-
ner, chief Of the Fire Department, and
Mrs. Wagner at q testimonial to be given
tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock in the
board room Of the District Building. The
occasion will be the golden wedding OF
Washington's foremost frehghter. Mrs.
Wagner, five children, and two great
grandchildren Will attend
In the presence Of the Commissioners.
and a reception committee composed Of
officials and citizens, Mr.. and Mrs. wag-
ner will be presented with a purse Of
$1,000 in gold. The gift will be given in
appreciation Of Chief waEner's efficient
work as chief Of the department, and his
efforts in the protection Of the lives and
property Of the residents Of Washington
during his thirty-four years Of service IN
the department.
Chief and Mrs. Wagner have 1--WE chill
dren- They are Mrs. Elizabeth Mcqueen.
Mre. Belle Kennedy, Mrs. Teresa Ber-
berich, Miss Ida NJ. Wagner. and WILL
lam J. Wagner. A family celebration Of
the golden wedding day will be held in
the Wagner home, 1910 Eighth Street
Northwest, tomorrow evening.
Chief Wagner was married to Miss
Katherine Beck. OF Baltimore his native
city, June l2. 1852. During the war he
served as teamster in the Union army,
and at the close Of hostillties came TO
Washington.
He was appointed a member Of the
Fire Department April /, 1879, and as
signed to No. Engine Company, in D
Street, near Twelfth Northwest He
was promoted TO hostler, and later to
driver in the same company. and as
driver was often commended by his su-
perior officers for the efficient way IN
which he handled his horses. On Sep
tsmber ., 1854. he was promoted to fore
man, and on account OF ability and cour-'
age was advanced to the position OF
deputy chief July l, 1901. On the death
Of Chief William T. Belt he was appoint
cd chief OF the Fire Department, Decem-
Der Il, 1908.
Chief Wagner is said to bear q
charmed life. All OF the big fires are
handled under his personal direction.
on a number Of occasions he has mar
rOwly escaped death, and has innumer-
able rescues to his credit.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
MAJESTIC.

Marieno Bears and X. of c. Pictures.
The bill this week at the Majestic is a
big one and a thoroughly good one.
Marieno and her fvs big black bears,
trained to do jumping. tumbling. barrel
rolling. plank walking. dancing and
other tricks, made a sensational hit and
pleased old folks and children The re-
markab!e control so young and fraII a
young woman as Marieno has over these
beasts OF the forest is the cause Of much
smazement
In a very entertaining and great laugh
producing. singing. talking. and Joking
comedy act. Barlow and Boswell received
a royal reception and put the audience in
happy humOr. Combining feats OF
strength with songs and dances, Spell
man and Kahner gave a clever perform
ance. With his bagpipes and other musi-
cal instruments and his songs. the happy
Scot, Bob Macdonald, proved a mighty
interesting part OF the bill
A thousand feet Of film Of the Colum-
bus Memorial unveiling and knights OF
Columbus parade Of last Saturday are
shown and AFFORD many Washingtonians
opportunity to see themselves in motion
pictures. The remainder OF the Majestic
bill is made up Of four first run photo
plays, changed daily.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
He Is "somen Politician.

Senator La Toilette once more has
given ample evidence, since the clans
began to gather at Chicago, that he
is a power to be reckoned with. True
enough, perhaps, only a small power,
but one that can make trouble never
theless, unless pacihed.
In case of deadlock with a narrow
margin he may control the entire sit
uation. Not only that His nomina-
ton even may become a possibility. In
his favor there is principally his reg
ularity." No one as yet has heard from
his camp a threat to bolt or to sulk,
while as much cannot be said from
either of his rivals for the Republican
nomination.
Mr.. La Toilette simply has gone on
with his canvass, seeking delegates and
making no scene, nor spectacular out
cry, when he has lost them. He did
resent the detection of some of his
followers to Roosevelt. He commented
sharply upon the broken promises of
Pinchot and Garfield, yet even in the
event Of Mr. Roosevelt's nomination
Mr.. La Toilette will be in a position
to support the ticket without inviting
the charge OTTO express it mildly
inconsistency.
Therefore it must be admitted that.
should he win the prize-an improbable
but not impossible result of the con-
vention-he is likely to have with him
the loyalty of all factions.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-11
Mr.. BrYee's Prophecy.

Mr.. James Bryce, the British Ambas-
ssdor and author OF, the monumental
work, The American Commonwealth" I"
foreSaw one danger which the people of
this country were not apt to guard
themselves against fully and which
might imperil the stability of this re-
public In fact it was the only danger
that gave him any concern, all others
that might perhaps manifest themselves
being discarded by the eminent pub
Iicist as of no moment He went on
o say:
"The larger the community becomes
the less does If seem TO respect an as
sembly, the more it is attracted to the
individual man. A bold President, who
knew himself to be supported by the
majority in the land might be tempted
to override the law and deprive the mi
nority of the protection which the law
affords. He might be a tyrant, not
against the masses, but with the
masses. ="
Had Ambassador Bryce written these
sentences within the past few months
there would have been a justified de-
mand for his recall, because of his in
truding himself into our domestic poll
tics, harshly criticising the man who
has held two terms as President, and
is aspiring to a third As a matter of
fact, however, we all know that Mr..
Bryce, as a profound student Of politi
cal and states economic conditions,
merely anticipated as inevitable the ap-
pearance in our public life, some time
or other, of man like Mr.. Roosevelt.
Mr.. Byce's great work was published
in 1888, that is before Mr. Roosevelt
held his first Federal position, that as
a civil service commissioner.
Mr.. Bryce certainly knows a thing
DR. two about this republic and our Con-
stitution.