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The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
The High Cost Of Living.

The problem of the increased cost o
living is not confined to the UniteC
States. Europe is passing through thu
same experience. Prices have gone uI
in Great Britain, France, Austria, anC
Germany. 1t is not at all unlikely tha
the immense gains made by the Social
lists in the latter country are in the ma.
ture of a protest against condition.
which produce hardship in every family
Whether the proposal TO hold an in
ternational conference on the subject
would, if carried into execution, accom-
plish real remedy is quite problemsti,
cal Such conferences are usually de-
voted to theoretical discussions, without
practical conclusions. Much informa.
ton which has already appeared in the
consular reports is of an enlightening
character, although it does not Offer
any solution of the difficulty. In ths
case of'Frsnce, however, the facts arS
interesting. II is the general belief ir
this country, for instance, that high
prices are the direct result of industrial
combinations. In France, where in
creased cost of living has become d
serious matter, combinations in re-
straint of trade and in augmentation
of prices in the marketing of food prod
ucts are totally impossible under the
penal code, and it is officially stated
that the high prices are not due to
conditions which are known to exist
here.
The trouble in France, as shown in
the report Of Consul Dunning, oi
Havre, is that "a very marked taste for
minor luxuries is making itself felt"
and that there is strong tendency at
present for the lower middle class to
raise itself to the level of the higher
middle class" There is no doubt that
these observations would apply to this
country. People are demanding in the
United States better food, better sur
roundings, better houses. and more
comforts, not to say luxuries, than at
any time in the history of the country.
Increased cost is natural sequence.
Living is more expensive because peo-
pie insist upon living under more ex-
pensive conditions. In France, there is
remedial effort in the shape of gov
eminent meat markets, lower tariff
upon food products, and a generally
higher wage scale. 1t is the latter
which, after all, is the vital consider
alton, unless the American people VOL
unfairly retrograde in the matter of
existence.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

I'm the once Of Representative steen-
erson. OF Minnesota. hangs pipe Of
peace and hatchet-once burIed-that are
mementos OF the time steenerson was
adopted BY the Chippewa Indiana
Steenerson was a grown man at the
time Of the adoption and never became
a regular Indian. He had done several
favors for the ChIppewas. and they made
him a member Of the tribe, just as
college might bestoW an L. D. When
II came to the actual conferring Of the
tribal title there were war dances. smok-
ing OF the pipe OF peace, burying the
hatchet, and much more merry doings
that made Steenerson think what a fine
thing II would be IL the Elks and the
Knights Templars could arrange to hold
joint grand lodge meeting. Jolly as II
all was, the Indians were as solemn as
is they had just spent several months
previous standing in front Of cigar stores.
Toward the close OF the exercises the
chief walked toward Steenerson and pro-
ceeded TO invest him with a wampum
belt, or surcingle. that would make him
full member Of the tribe, with voting
privilege and no dues.
But Steenerson, who stands six feet
four, has a girth like a yearling Perche-
ron or a trafic cop. and the Indians belt
lacked about five inches Of meeting.
The chief muttered something that
made all the Indians smile. though they
were not due TO smile until toward the
end OF the following month. Even in
his more giddy moments the average
Chippewa is about as Jocose as the por-
traits OF George Washington. Steenerson
learned that the chiefs facetious remark
was:
when him been Indian little while.
him be small enough there for belt TO
meet all right"
A middle-aged miner. who had spent
most OF his life in Alaska, journeyed to
Washington a short time ago for a look
around. James wickershsm. the Alaskan
Delegate. showed him about the Capital.
and the man was properly impressed.
The thing that impressed him most Of all
was the substantial character OF the
buildings here, for in Alaska, as in other
mining countries. everything Is more or
less temporary. The idea Of abandoning
a camp sooner or later when the boom
Ii on Is always in mind.
wIckersham took the visitor down to
the Capitol. and as they were climbing
up the steps toward the rear terrace.
inquired:
what do you think Of it?''
And, with never a thought OF cracking
Joke. the visitor replied. seriously:
We'll, II looks like a permanent camp"
George Legare, Representative from
South Carolina, had occasion few
months ago to spend the night at the
rude mountain cabin OF a backwoods
constituent. The head OF the household
proudly brought IN a month old girl
baby to receive the Cohgressman's bless
ing.
Legare, thinking Of the twenty OF more
miles that lay between them and ciYili-
ration. remarked:
Must be hard to get a doctor up here
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

wonder why the Eskimo persist in living IN the SHOWS,
where every icy that blows has wkers They have
no coal or heating stoves, and so those poor, mis-
THE ESKM0S guided Just stand around and freeze in
droves-its queer, doggone it! They all have
cbans in their and the moving picture shows you never
the Esmos with pleasure vending they have no helpful books
read no Sherlock Holmes "Od Seuth Queed, and
there the nights gone eede have ending No phono
graph cards. book! No folding bed ingenook Some
gundrops left by Dr. Cook their only soace No uxus to
their way pumpkin pies bales of hay Oh jumping
ginger never may their be And vet Eskimo may
cry What chump those folks who live and die beneath tire
sunny sky and seldom sveri They're always short of
down there they kill polar bear whale is their
bill of fare, warus hyer9
sg e.sss WALT MAsoNs
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
TABLOID THOUGHTS.

Prom the Nashville Tennezsean.
The ground hog is almost at bat.
Frcm the Salt Lake DeseTst News
The need OF a new party is not so evl-
dent as the needs OF the old parties.
From the Charleston Evening Post.
South Cardinals 1872 legislature is dem
onstrating beyond the shadow Of a doubt
its ability to govern a governor.
From the Little Rock Ark.l Gazstts.
The price OF butter keeps time to the
Elgin movement.
From the Newark Star.
His royal highness Of Connaught failed
TO tip New York taxicab driver The
success Of the anti-tipping campaign is
now assured.
From the Houston Post
Col. Roosevelt says Mr.. Perkins Is
his friend. We advise Perk TO get a
coat of mail or something that is bullet
proof. This seems to be an open season
for friends"
From the Columbus tohiOl State Journal
An editors idea Of dressing up Is to
put on his other necktie.
From the Atlanta Journal.
And still not a word from John L.
Sullivan as to whom he favors for Presi-
dent OF these United States.
Prom the youngstown tohiol Telegram.
Since Whitelaw Reid came all the way
to New York TO entertain a duke, per-
haps we'd better keep him here.
From the PittSburg Pos..
The claim is being advanced that Lord
Bacon rewrote the Bible, but even II #
cannot be disproved all will admit that
the work was well done.
From the PittsburE Dispatch.
And, Of course, the New York papers
report the duke as amazed by that town.
But there is a wide difference between
amazement and admiration.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
what DO the Democrats sayf

Frum the Hartford courant.
It's an unpleasant suggestion that the
House Democrats are purposely delaying
the great supply bills, putting OF action
on the tariff boards wool report, and
fussing about their Investigations. be-
cause they think II smart politics to
spin out the session and conserve as many
unsettled issues for use after next sum-
mer's nominating conventions as possible.
It's also squarely up to them to disprove
a.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
THIS WEEKS EVENTS.

MONDAY.
Perry Memorial Society meets
at National Museum.
Kansas State Society banquet
at Congress. Hall Hotel.
Glass night at Business High
School.
smOOt hearing to plate print
ers.
TUESDAY.
Jewish yomen's luncheon az
Rauscher's.
Hobby night at Press Club.
Moving Picture Operators ball
at old Masonic Temple.
Senator Bob" Taylor lectures
at the Arcade.
WEDNESDAY.
Midwinter graduations in high
schools.
THURSDAY.
EIks' beefsteak dinner at Elks'
Club.
FRIDAY.
DR.. Wiley lectures at New Ma
sonic Temple.
Anti-suftrage meeting at 1911
New Hampshire avenue.
DR.. Nitobe lectures at Carnegie
Institute.
SATURDAY.
Baden-Poweli reviews Boy
Scouts.
washington College Of Law
banquet at Rauscher's,
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Have short Mcmoricn.

From the Norfolk virEinian-PiIot.
In neither Lynchburg nor Danville was
there any observance of Lees birthday
except the closing OF the banks, which
is authorized by law. We will not scoId
this time, but our up-country friends
must be better next year or We shall
read them lecture on the sin of for
getfulness.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
WIZ Thi, Great wast.r

From the New York Tribune.
The National Piano Dealers Associa-
tion will celebrate its annual convention
in May with a bonfire OF hundreds Of
old square pianos. II may be that the
instruments are worthless for musical
purposes, but seasoned hardwood must
have value for fuel. II nor nothing else.
and its destruction in a bonfire would
seem 10 be wanton waste.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Cannot Bead the Ice sran.

Ftom the Omaha bee.
The ice man is still exacting the
same price in Omaha that he did last
summer when he tried. to justify him
self on the ground that he was making
good the loss by melting in delivery.
You can't beat the ice man.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

of information concerning these ques-
tons.
There is no good reason why it
should not be enacted into law.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
inst Ground HOG Luck.

Ficm the Albany Journal
Ground Hog Day falls on Friday this
year. but the little beast VIII probably
have no more luck than usual with its
representations.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Cold Critters.

In days OF old the knights were bold
and rescued girls they met; but now
they fall to offer bail to help a suffrag-
ette.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Not Finiahed.

"A party OF US went over from Nice
to Tripon to see a battle"
And did you see a battIe?'
Saw part OF n battle. The battle was
called on account Of rain"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
His Only Fault.

rs your husband a good man?'
Yes; he's n good man. l can't COM
plain. But he always sneaks out the
back way whenever the minister calls"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Rastime ]. vinaicatca.

from the New York Telegraph.
A Chicago man says ragtims is as
dangerous as whisky. In the minds OF
many that 'exonsrates the ragtime.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
OF INTEREST IN WASHINGTON.

FSou the F1<idA Times-Union.
1t will soon be interesting TO know
what orders from Washington have been
received this year by Federal oniciaIs in
the South.
From the chiago Examiner.
Washington is preparing to move
against all men and women who 20 to
social functions without an invitation. .'
An excellent but not an original idea
Prom the Baltimore American.
Starting from New York to Washing
ton, the Duke Of Connaught rode in the
cab OF the electric engine and was per-
mitted to run the train under the Hudson
River to the transfer station. He will
have something to bras OF to the other
dukes when he gets home.
From the Hartford Courant
Mark Sullivan reports from Washing
ton, d. C.. that a recent letter or in
quiry drew out the Iaconic reply
from George f. Pexton. Wyoming
member Of the Republican National Com
mittee: Nearly 30 per cent OF the
voters OF this State are in favor OF
the denomination OF Mr.. Taft"
From the savannah News.
The National Press Club will have its
annual hobby-rIding night in Washing
ton on January 80. John Temple Graves
has been selected as the starter Of the
hobbies. The list OF those who will
ride includes the names Of Woodrow
Wilson and Clifford Pinchot. but the
names OF Col Harvey. Col. Bryan. and
Col Watterson do not appear. Possibly
they are dark hobby-horses in the woods.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
From the Hartford Courznt.
From the Savannah News
when the People Come to Bat.

when the People Come TO bat.
frm the Pittsburs Post.
In the course OF events. presumably
about the first week in November next
the people will take a hand in TIE game
OF playing politics. They have signed uE
and are arranging the schedule.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
WIN Save the Forest.

From The Atlanta cons;itutisu.
With so much Presidential timber at
hard. they won't have tc burn the woods
for IT.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Janunrx 30 in Hi.tory.

On January .. 1899, william Shake
speare and Sir Thomas Lucy patched up
their differences and exchanged SNUFF.
On January g, 1754. Dr. johnson was
pinched for debt. Boswell pawned his
wardrobe and got the distinguished man
out.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
LITTLE NONSENSE.
roUeH LUCK.


When CONGRESSMAN gets Out-dOvn ana
The 1ur, r.Ilroad. do not need him any
Then there are no loving friends to hang
To fatter and csjOle him as of yors.
oh. it's tough,
Awful rough.
Just the hardest kind Of stun
To become common nuisance and q
bore.
When Congressman gets out--out and
down.
oh, he never sees a coupon or a pass.
Former colleagues only greet him with a
And a cop /. apt to run him on the
grass.
Oh. it's hard.
Very. pard,
To become a common card
Like poor defeated Congressman, alasi
Uncle PennywIse Says,
I love Nature and I'd love her more IL
could make as much money as some
fellers do. writing her up.
Requires an OptImIst.
"Yes: can give your friend literary
work"
Thanks; he's a good man."
''But hold on! Is he an optimlst or q
pessimist?
what difference does that maker"
Makes a deal OF difference. can't
use pessimist 1 want to edit a spring
seed catalogue"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

We Have Our Doubts.
Now many people wish to bet
A goodly stake
That we for spring win only get
Another fake.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Gov. Marshall and Indiana.

Charles II. Anthony, OF MuncIe, who Is
content to be an observer OF affairs poIIti-
cal in Indiana rather than a participant,
has been In New York prior to his arrival
in Washington. and almost his first ques-
tion in this political atmosphere was:
DO Democrats OF the East take TINS
talk Of Gov. Marshall as a Presidential
candidate seriously?" sH-
Col. Anthony explained that he heard
more actual discussion or MS Indiana gov
erncr as a Presidential candidate away
from home than in the State, ana II was
rather puzzling.
I'VE have never looked upon the gov
ernor as an actual candidate for the
Presidential nomination" added Col. An
thony, and wonder why Democrats out
side the State seem rarner anxious to
know about him and his political stand
ing at home. Indiana would be proud TO
have a nominee for President on either
ticket or both, but we have never dreamed
that Marshall would be given much con-
sideration by a Democratic national gath
ering
Possibly / do not know much about
politics. but when Indiana gets ready to
ask first on second place On a national
ticket / do not believe Marshall wrli be
very high up on the list OF possibilities
The one Democrat in Indiana who may
figure unexpectedly in the Democratic
convention is Senator John w. kern. lie
was once on the ticket for Vice president,
and II his party has a long wrangle and
deadlock at Baltimore It may turn to
Kern, whiskers and all. No one disputes
the ability OF Kern as a campaigner
at home. and he would handle nmseIr
well through the country"
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
The Inference.

"she declares that he is not such a
good catch as she had thought"
'Is that so? He must have dropped
her."
Even the family cat can't stand for the
coy corner.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

Quite the gayest and one OF the most
interesting Of the many great ducal
house parties was that which gathered at
BIenheIm Palace at the bidding Of the
Duke OF Marlborough, the husband Of
ConsueIo vanderbilt, whose behavior
forced her TO leave him and to set up
a separate establishment at Sutherland
House. IT had been requested that all
Of the guests should bring their children
aa a neat compliment to the two sons
Of the duke. the Marquis OF Blandford and
Lord Ivor spencer Churchill. who were
both for the time being staying with their
father by their mothers consent. The
party Included Mr.. and Mrs. Winston
Chrrchiu. Mr.. and Mrs. F. Z. Smith.
Lord and Lady Churchill. Lady Ju-
liet Dun, and Lord and Lady Ashby 81.
Ledgers, all Of whom had nurses and
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
Gov. stubb. Expected Hero.

Gov. William r. Stubbs, OF Kansas,
who spent three hours last Saturday with
Col. Roosevelt, is expected to stop in
Washington on his way home to have
political talk with members Of the
Kansas delegation. and II he remains un-
I'll the return OF President Tart from
Ohio, may even call at the White House
The Kansas members who are Ioyal TO
the administration have a feeling that
Gov. Stubbs will go home somewhat sub
dued in his Roosevelt tendencies.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

Prom the Nashville Tennezsezn.
The ground hog Is almost at bat.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
leston EEeninE Post.

The need OF a new party is not so evi-
dent as the needs OF the old parties.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

South Carolina's 1872 legislature is dem
onstrating beyond the shadow OF a doubt
its ability TO govern a governor.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

Representative Carter, OF Oklahoma.
who is largely an Indian, appeared dur
ing the last cold snap in spacious buf-
faIo robe, one OF the few row extant in
the etfete East. He bought IL when he
was a cattle puncher.
Copyright. 49,. By Fred c. Kelly. AL hEhts -
EerTed.l
The Washington herald., 1912-01-29

From the Little Rock CArk.l Ga1stts
The price of butter keeps time to the
Elgia movement.
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ARLINGTON

Edward Kennedy was in Benning
ton Monday
Miss Ellen Higgins was in Benning
ton Saturday
Thomas Morrissey of North Adams
was in town Sunday.
The regular o. f. S. meeting will
be held Wednesday evening
A son, William Bair, has been
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Seager.
Mrs. Mary Reed is quite i'll being
under the care of a trained nurse
Mrs. Ella Jolly of Schenectady is
visiting her niece, Mrs E. c. Wood
worth.
Mrs Edgar Newell entertained the
Womans Auxiliary on Thursday af-
ternoon
The St James Guild will meet with
the Misses McAulley on Friday af-
ternoon.
Jerome Gault has returned from
Bennington where he has been visit
ing his daughter
Ralph Nichols, who has been in the
hospital at Burlington returned home
Saturday evening
The Misses Mary and Stasia
Keough of Bennington spent Sunday
with their parents.
Mrs. Della Webb had a very sue
cessful operation two weeks ago and
is getting along nicely
Mrs. S. H. Watkins, who has been
in town for a week has returned
to her home in New York
Mrs. Earl Goodell returned to her
home in Colrain, Mass, after spend
ing Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Ida BRONSON.
o. &, Adams was in Rutland Wed.
nesday morning to attend the United
States court as one OF the jurors. lie
returned home Wednesday night
w. l. Jones manager of the Refrig-
orator company after spending Sun.
day at his home here, returned to
New York Monday to attend the last
week of the Furniture Exposition.
The Arlington Refrigerator company
has several styles OF refrigerators at
this exposition
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-30
Mems
Bargain Shoes

On Special Sales Tables.
All broken lines Of both
Black and Russ Lace
or Button. Sizes 5 to
10. At $I.85 to $2.z5.
Were $3.50 to 81 Sd.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-30
TO CLOSE ARMY POSTS
Sixteen to be Abolished and Others
May Go

mdl ~
Washington, Jan. 29.-Seeretary of
War Stimson, acting upon a report
from the general stan, has decided
that no less than sixteen, and prob
ably eighteen, army posts, should at
once be abandoned. lin order to put
an end to the extravaganza and inef-
fciency resulting from improper dis
tribution of the mobile army"
The posts condemned are: Apache,
Arizona Boise Barracks, Idaho; Bra
dy, Michigan; Clark, Texas; George
Wright, Washington; Jay, New York,
Lincoln, North Dakota; Logan II.
Roots, Arkansas; Mcintosh, Texas;
Mackenzie, Wyoming; Madison Bar
racks, New York Meade, South Da-
kota; Niagara, New York; Ontario,
New York Wayne. Michigan; Whip
pie Barracks. Arizona; William Hen
ry Harrison, Montana, and Yellow
stone, Wyoming. OF Fort Apache it
is said a possibility of Indian trouble
near this post still exists, and that
Fort Jay might be retained as head
quarters of the Eastern Division and
as the site of the Eastern Military
Prison.
There is another formidable list
of posts which. while not recommend
ed for immediate abandonment are
declared not to be located with a
view of obtaining economy of admin
istration and supply, or a full meas
ure of military effectiveness. Con
sequently their garrisons will not be
increased, and ultimately will be
withdrawn to such concentration cen
ters as Congress may authorize. These
posts are: Ethan Allen, Vermont;
Plattsburg Barracks, New York;
Robinson, Nebraska; Missola, Mon
tana; Logan, Colorado Douglas,
Utah, and Russell, Wyoming The
latter post is shown to have cost to
date $4,925,4s6.
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MANCHESTER CENTER

Mr.. Hepburn's son is i'll of pneu.
onia.
G. Snow is seriously i'll of pneumo.
mia.
Mrs.sarah Harris is visiting friends
in Chatham.
Mr.. and Mrs Phelps Of Pawlet
were in town Wednesday and Thurs.
day
Misses Edith and Gertrude Shaw
who were in Pawlet recently have re-
turned.
Miss Martha Lawrence OF Sunder.
land is spending some time with her
aunt, Mrs. Mary Kent.
Harold Cole of Bennington was in
town Thursday TO attend the funeral
of his grandmother, Mrs. Way.
Mrs Jessie Pettibone and sons Of
Lacrosse, Wis, who are spending the
winter in Pawlet. were in town re-
Gently.
Rev. +. S. Morey has resigned as
pastor OF the Methodist church ow.
ing to continued poor health. Many
friends regret his departure.
The leap year dance given by the la.
dies OF the village in Union opera
house Wednesday evening was one
of the enjoyable events OF the sea.
son. Between 90 and 60 couples
were present and all enjoyed dane.
ing and good music.
The funeral Of Mrs. Eleanor Way
VIII died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Edward Graves OF Sunderland.
was held in Zion church Thursday nj.
ternoon. Rev. W. H. Bamlord oliicla.
ted. The bearers were Edgerion
Way, Edward Graves. MIR. Cole and
Dr. Il. l., Wyman The burial was In
Dellwood cemetery in Manchester.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-01-30
TAFT IN NEW YORK
President Passed Quiet Sunday In
the Metropolis

New York Jan. 2S.-Resting after
a round OF four speaking engage
ments here last night and In prepare
ton for dozen more speeches IN
Ohio during the next few days, Presl'
dent Taft spent Sunday quietly most
OF Il at the home OF his brother
Henry W. Taft
Callers at the Taft home during the
day included Ambassador Reid, Tor
mer Lieutenant Governor Timothy
Woodruff and Chairman $. $ koenls
OF the Republican county committee
Secretary Hilles said that politics mad
not been discussed today.
The President took luncheon TINS
afternoon as guest OF Adolie Ochs
editor OF the Times. aud met many
members OF the Times stan Secre
tary Hilles was the only other guest
The President departed this even
ing for Cleveland. and expected ''
arrive In that city at 1880 a. M 10
morrow.