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The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
The Glorious Fourth.
BY GEORGE FITCH,
Author of "At Good old sIwash.s

The Glorious Fourth IL the national
eataclysm OF America. II Is the nearest
approach to South American insurrection
or an Hugarian Parliament or a Mexican
election that exists in this country. II
is more fatal than any OF these. but Is
not as facilitating as deer hunting or
toadstool eating or Crossing Michigan
Avenue after IL o'clock at night
The Fourth OF July Is the longest day
in the year, the almanac to the contrary
notwithstanding. It begins at p. m. on
the day before and continues until the
ammunition is exhausted. II Is also the
only audible day in the calendar. You
can see Christmas, you can taste Thanks
giving. and under favorable circumstances
you can feel 81. Patrick's Day. Lut the
Fourth OF July Is made to be heard like
campaign Oratory. 1t sounds like cross
between battleship practice and a gam
bler's war back OF the police station OF
Chicago.
The Fourth OF July was invented to
celebrate the Declaration Of Independence.
It was FIRST observed by ringing bells.
went out and shot up the British for
1--WE years after which bells seemed a
little tame. At this point the Chinese
hrecracker. a tabloid noise put up IN
sanitary packages and sold by all grocers,
was introduced and has given general
satisfaction ever since.
The Fourth IS the storm center OF
patriotism, youthful deviltry. and burn
ed tigers. It Is paradise for the small
boy, purgatory for the old maid. and
hades for the yellow dog with a long.
convenient tail. II IL also the safety
valve Of a great many restless young
American men who woyhd burst IL they
had to go through life without shooting
OF a revolver now and then.
Cynical people say there Is no use OF
the Fourth any more be-
cause We are no longer independent
But our ancestors had to fight for indie
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
The CoIumbus controveruy.

To the Editor: Prof. Kirk, in Monday s
Herald. gives information regarding the
work entitled The Secret OF Columbus, -
on which both the declarations Of Rabbi
Simon and Prof Kirk have been ex-
cluslvely based.
The case Of the opposition can be
summarized thusly: Rabbi Simon pro-
claims Columbus a Jew, and bases his
authority on Prof. Kirk. The latter
bases his authority on the work en-
titled The Secret OF Columbus" and
this book makes its stand on the state
ments Of one Harrisse, a writer who
died only two years ago. Harrisse's
father was q Jew, and according to his
biographer, the historian was raised
without any training in Christian princi-
pies. These circumstances discredit him
as an unbiased authority on the ques-
ton at issue, and when Harrisse's name
Is taken out Of the controversy, Prof.
Kinks fabric Of argument crumbles and
falls.
The will Of Columbus, from which 1
have quoted extracts, Is accepted by the
ablest historians as genuine, and the
fact that Harrisse disputes Its authen-
ticlty does not alter the case.
Bandelier, the world-famOus member OF
the Hispanic Society OF America, has
summarized the evidences Of the world
greatest historians regarding Columbus,
and has convincinRly demonstrated to
all fair-minded persons the navigators
stanch Catholicity. Three OF the his
torians whom he quotes had personal
intercourse with the discoverer, and
their testimonies are generally accepted.
That Columbus was born OF good
Catholic parents Is evidenced by the
stanch Catholic name given him in Bap-
tism, christopher" which signifies the
Bearer OF Christ" That he gave to the
admirars ship on his first voyage the
name Santa Maria" CHoIy Nary, and
that he named the nswly-dlscovered land
San Salvador CHoIy SavioVr), are facts
admitted by all historians. These, to-
gether with the will from which have
quoted land the authenticity OF which
Prof. Kirk has not disprovedD, demon
strats that Christopher Columbus was
one OF the most loyal sons the Catholic
Church has ever produced.
There Is maxim Of logic that
what Is asserted without proof may be
fatty denied. take my stand upon
that dlctum and refuse TO credit Prof.
Kinks case until Il is irrefraEably es-
ible and universally accepted evidence
from the worlds greatest historians
that Columbus was a Catholic. Prof
Kirk asks that We believe, on the IN
supported statement Of a biased writer,
that the discoverer was in reality a
Jew incorporating as a devout Catholic.
II the case were being presented be-
fore any court Of law in the land the
burden Of proof would devolve upon
Prof Kirk. He would be compelled TO
produce an array OF authorities. IN
biased and recognized, 10 offset the evil
ience that has been accepted by the (
whole world for more than four hun
ired years And until he Is able to DO
his Catholics will continue TO find de-
light in prOclaimlng. with Leo KILL
Columbus Is ours"
FRANCIS DE SALES RYAN.
= Street Northwest.
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The Effect Upon Business.

1t is unfortunately true that in this
country business is vitality affected by
politics. This is due to the fact that
the tariff, instead of being treated in
a nonpartisan manner, is made a politi-
cal issue.
The Democratic party stands square
ly upon a riff-for-revenue-only plat
form. Gov. Wilson, like nearly all col
lege theorists, is at heart a free trader.
Mr.. Bryan, who espoused Wilson's can
didacy. has declared publicly that the
protective principle is nothing more or
less than legalized robbery. Champ
Clark, a defeated candidate for the
nomination, has asserted his desire to
see all the custom-houses destroyed.
There is no question what will happen
if the Democratic party should win. The
tariff walls will be torn down.
The Republican party, upon the other
hand, stands for enough protection to
Offset the cheap labor of Europe and
would thus preserve to the American
workingmen an environment which free
trade would destroy While the battle
between these two ideas is being fought
out We may expect that business viii
be permeated with anxiety and uncer-
tainty. Manufacturers will naturally
curtail their output, for prices a year
hence may be radically changed
What effect this situation will have
upon the campaign cannot now be fore
told Before next November, however,
it will have developed into a vital factor.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
Majestic.

For the coming week the Majestic win
have as a headllner IoIa's comedy dogs,
about ten in all. assisted by the human
monk, Uno. This is a novel act and
especially interesting to children.
In a variety OF appropriations Ia
Belle Beeb-Be, the child imPersonator,
is sure to make q repetition OF her
metropolitan hit
AS comedy musical artists Miller and
Shelly are sure TO prove entertaining.
In a selection OF songs and dances the
National trio will prove a strong fea-
ture Of what Is without doubt the best
vaudeville bill the Majestic has had.
and there are 20 be four frst-run pic
lures and three additional feature films
shown each day.
Manager Tom Moore has secured the
recently-taken motion picture Of scenes
in the Bureau OF Engraving. which will
be shown for the first time Sunday at
the Majestic. The making OF paper
money. stamps. and bonds and the
money operators are featured IN this
wonderful education film, which will be
an added feature all next week.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
Roossvslt's Waning Strength.

Should Col. Roosevelt really carry out
his intention to form his new party,
which to US still seems doubtful, de-
spite his call to arms for July 4"
there will be radicals among the Re
publicans who, in sheer preference,
would rather give their votes to the
Democratic nominee, just as there will
be conservative Democrats who will
vote for Mr.. Taft. This much Mr.. Taft
will gain, as there are more of the latter
in the Democratic rank and file than
Of the former.
Now that Mr.. Wilson has been chosen
by the Democrats, the questions is, VIII
Roosevelt run, or will the sane
advice OF the leaders of the Re-
publican party, Of the men who are
high in the councils of the financial and
industrial leaders, prevail in order to
prevent a fatal split in the party? We
continue to believe they will.
I'VE said again and again and we
repeat, Roosevelt is anything but
fool He cannot afford to run single
handed, and the men who control the
fortunes of the Republican party will
not let him go on unchecked
Another thing: Roosevelt's break
with his party in Chicago did not
strengthen his case in Ohio, for one
thing In the State convention which
chose the delegates-at-large, Taft con-
trolled 800 votes and Roosevelt 362.
The same delegates, when meeting
Tuesday to nominate a State ticket,
gave 40 to Taft and only 3oI TO Roose-
welt:
All this points to Taft support at
the cost of Roosevelt's strength.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04

that has ever startled bIase Manhattan
The act is TO be given in its entirety.
exactly as II appeared during It's memoir
able New York engagement, and should
prove to be one Of the biggest drawing
cards OF the summer season
Other acts engaged so far include
Louise Hudson, one OF the most success
full women ventriloquists In the business;
the National City -Four. a popular local
singing quartet, who are just back from
their long season on the road. Frances
and De Mar. comedy singing pianologue
team, and Fred HeclOw, an eccentric
comedy acrobatic dancer. One other act
Is yet 10 be announced
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
BELASCO.
KinemacoIor Picturea.

The new Kinemacolor subjects for next
week at the Belasco will include Tulip
Cultivation" an artistic and instructive
floral subject; Reptiles OF Asia" bring
ing to local view a geological exhibit
made only by the daring KinemacoIor
operators; The Almighty Dollar" an
interesting subject in two reels, and
others which will be announced later.
An interesting descriptive lecture will
be delivered at each performance. 4
daily matinee will be given at ; O'Clock,
and two performances each night at I:JO
and o'clock The Belasco Roof Gar
den, with free refreshments and music,
will be open daily at T:3O TO KinemaColor
patrons. Many will take advantage OF
that lofty retreat to witness the fireworks
at the Monument Grounds to-
night
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04

Of their descendants are We would still
be saving our hrecrackers for the Kings
birthday.
But II they had been as wasteful OF
their powder or as reckless with II az
we are on the Fourth We might still be
going to the pOst-ofice to get a pound OF
tea
We should observe the Fourth with
moderation and caution but none Of Us
should be too proud or too conservative
to contribute a blIstered thumb 70 the
cause OF liberty on this great day.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04

pendence after they celebrated the hrst
time. After We celebrate the Fourth,
therefore. We should go out and fight
for independence by hitting trust be-
low the eye.
Nervous people who go down cellar
when It thunders insist that the Fourth
should be celebrated without powder,
evidently mistaking It for ST. Valentines
Day.
II the inventors OF the Fourth OF July
had been as afraid Of powder as some
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
THE PEOPLES FORUM

To the Editor: read in The wash
ington Herald that the fate OF the cat
viii literally be settled; that all cats
viii be captured that are found
wandering around. and traps set for
others. Well. that would be a ruina-
ton to property. for the homes would
be so overrun with rats and mice that
all property would be destroyed. The
cat IL the most useful house animal
Yards, stables. and sheds are literally
and the ohioials want this useful anil
NAL done away with. The rats even
go to the tops of houses and brighten
the inmates; 80 please keep the dear
old good cats. / hope Commissioner
Johnston will not indorse the action
and approve OF this ordinance.
Miss ELLEN SIEFERT
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
4TH JULY IN THE MORNING.
d PRESTON GURNEY

By PRESTON GURNEY.
sink or swim, 1--we or de-"
Ouch Patrick H
Twas Fourth Of JULY
Twas Fourth Of July in the morning!
Sounded forth that sovereign word;
From Lakes 70 Gulf the people heard
Their chains fell on! They rose; they stood!
And live o. die. they Sgore they would
Be free. Let court and king take warning,
And that IL why today bells ring
Why stHrS and Stripes 10 Einds We fling;
Why cannon boom; why Greek fires fare;
Why dim q horn and trumpet blars
AWoke this days glad diNning.
lis Why AL loyll hearth expand
VITA fealty thro1ghout the land,
To keep a. best that ancient vow.
Z Twas Efeedou's then; It's Freedoms uoul
And Fogth Of July An the m0rningl
PrOEidncf, R. L. July I, 1gla
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
COSMOS.
''The Texas Tommy Dancers"

In line with their policy OF summer
vaudeville de luxe. the Cosmos will bring
to Washington those far-famed dancers
from the ''Barbary Coast OF Frisco.
the original Texas Tommy" dancers.
This act. said to be the very embodi-
ment Of the present-day dancing craze,
was discovered in a San Francisco cafe
by Lee shubert. and was brought East
for his New York Winter Garden, where
Il played continuously for nire weeks,
proving one OF the biggest sensations
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
BARROW TRIAL WAVES.
Prosecution Has About Finished
Giving Testimony.

Los Angeles, Cal. July 2-That the
evidence in the barrow trial IS practically
completed was Indicated to-day by the
summoning OF a number Of minor wit
nesses by District Attorney Fredericks.
whose testimony was necessary before the
close Of the case. These witnesses in
cluded bank employees TO prove deposits
OF checks made by Darrow in the regular
course Of business OF the Mcnamara de-
tense.
Should the prosecution finish its case
within the next few days the defense
will at once begin the presentation OF
rebuttal evidence. This, together with
the arguments, Earl Rogers says, will
take UP at least a month
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
FLOODS HALT TRAFFIC.
Railroads Between United states
and Mexico City Tied Up.

hHilrouoh beN"een y lNeu sNAAea
and Mexico City Tied Up.
Floods are now responsible for the in
terruption OF railway trafic between the
United States and Mexico City. accord
ing to State Department dispatches yes
terday.
The report that rebels succeeded in
dynamiting a train carrying Loo fed
eral soldiers near Bachimba has also
reached the department from the United
States consul at Laredo. This report
emanates from rebel sources, however,
and has not yet been positively con-
hTmed.
1t is reported that Gen. Orozco has
withdrawn all but about 2OoO 81 his
troops from the vicinity OF the city OF
Chihuahua and Is moving the major
portion OF his forces toward the State
of Sonora TIE entrance OF the FEEDER
ais into chihuahua is now regarded as
certain and elaborate precautions have
been taken by the foreign colony there
10 provide for their safety IN case gen.
eral disorder results.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
COMMITTEE TO MEET.
Arrangements to BE Made for
Health Congress.

A meeting OF the joint committee hav-
ing charge Of the arrangements for the
entertainment Of the Fifteenth Interna-
tionh Congress on Hygiene and DemoE-
raphy and the American Public Health
Association will be called for next We'd
nesday at noon in the rooms OF the Board
Of Trade. Enough Of the committee TO
make a quorum failed TO show up yes
terday.
II is the first time that the Interna-
tional Congress on Hygiene has been
held in this country and DR.. HicklIng
is DESTROYS that preparations made for
the comfort and entertainment Of the
delegates, who will assemble from If
teen different countries, be as we'll and
as deliberately taken as has been the
case in any Of the foreign capitals
where the body has convened.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
HoNoRS FOR MCINTYRE.
Colonel to BE Promoted to Succeed
Gen. Edwards.

It is expected that within the next few
days the name OF Col. Frank Mcintyre,
L. s. A. will be presented to the Senate
by the President for advancement TO
the post Of Chief OF the Bureau OF In
sular affairs, OF the War Department.
This officer carries with Il the rank Of
brigadier general. and Is now held by
Brig. Gen Clarence Edwards, recently
nominated by the President to be briga-
der general in the line. Of the army.
Col. Mcintyre Is now assistant chief OF
this bureau He has long been recognized
as the logical successor Of Gen. Edwards,
not only because OF his ability as an off,
Ger. but because OF his intimate acquaint-
ance with conditions in the Philippines
and Porto Rico, over the affairs Of which
the Insular Bureau has supervision.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
TO CHANGE MARINE LAWS.
London Board of Trade to Proht by
Titanic DIaaater.

London, July S-For the first time
since the Board OF Trade Titanic inquiry
began, Official notice was given to-day
that the government regulations govern
ing ufe-saying appliances on board ship
are 70 be overhauled Sir Rufus Isaacs.
attorney general. announced to-day
In his summing up that Lord Mersey's
conclusions would be enacted into new
laws.
Sir Rufus maintained that the disaster
Vas due TO the speed which the Titanic
was making. He declared he could md
no excuse for inaction Of Capt. Lord, OF
the California, who was within fifteen
miles OF the White Star liner when she
foUndered without giving any aid.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
WILSON ON DEFENSIVE.
Secretary of Agriculture Answer,
CritIcism of DEPARTMENT.

Secretary of Agriculture Answers
Criticism of Department.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson yes
terday answered recent attacks on his
department alleging a failure to proper
ly enforce the pure food laws, by citing
the activities Of his department in the
last three months. He reports more
than 500 cases were sent to the Attorney
General for prosecution during April,
May, and June, which is one-eighth the
whole number since the act went into
effect on January /. 1907.
The Secretary also says the first Jail
sentences were imposed during this
quarter and several maximum fines Of
400 for first onenses were paid. In ad-
diuon, several thousand samples Of
foods and drugs offered for import into
the United States were found adulter-
ated or misbranded'
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
NO JUDGE APPOINTED.
w. H. De Lacy stIu Serving In
Juvenile Court.

No appointment has yet been an
nounced to the judgeship OF the Juve-
nile Court. Judge William H. De Lacy,
whose five-year term expired last Sun
day, is still serving on the bench await
ing news from the White House.
It was stated at both the White House
and the Department OF Justice late yes
erday afternoon that as yet no appoint
ment has been made. The appointment
Is made by the President upon the
recommendation Of the Attorney Gen.
eral
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
TAFT GOES TO BEVERLY.
President VIII Return to Whit,

President VIII Return to White
House Next Monday.
President Taft left yesterday afternoon
for Beverly. Mass. where he will re-
main until Sunday Light. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Taft and Maj. Rhoades,
his aid.
Mrs. Taft will remain at Beverly for
the summer. She and the President will
be Joined there to-day by their children,
Miss Helen, Robert, and Charlie. The
President will be back at the White House
for business on Monday morning. He
does not intend to make a long stay at
Beverly until Congress has adjourned.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
PraIse fOr Army omeer..

Citizens Of Memphis. Tenn, have sent
to the War Department letter commend
ing the work Of army oficers and en-
listed men in the river districts during
the recent foods which devastated the.
lands bordering IN the MISSISSIPPI
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southern GeneraI DIes.

Charlotte, n. c.. July Seen. R. F.
Hoke. Confederate officer, and brother
in-law OF Augustus Van Wycke. OF New
York. said to have been the personal
choice Of Gen. r. Z. Lee to succeed him
in case he was killed in battle, died to-
day at LIncolnton, n. c.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
In the End.

Now they threatep to dissolve the lime
That probably means more white
wash
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION URGED.
General Federation Expected to Ap-
prove Measure.

San Francisco, July "A resolution IA
voring suffrage was presented to the
committee on resolutions OF the general
federation Of wOmen's clubs in conven-
ton here. The remarkable progress Of
the suffrage movement IN California Is
having a strong effect on the women
delegates and IL is believed the ResOlh-
lions Committee will report the resolution.
Mrs. Francis Squire Potter. OF Chicago,
conducted the conference OF the literature
this afternoon. and Or. Rachel Var
rows. also OF Chicago, led a health con-
ference.
Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker. a former
president Of the federation. is seriously
III in a hospital here. She was stricken
suddenly last night.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
GONZALES Is CONVICTED.
CoIored Man Found Guilty of First
Degree Murder.

Dekree MURDER.
First degree murder was the verdict
returned by a jury in Justice Anderson's
court yesterday afternoon after deliberat-
ing two hours and a half on the case OF
Andrew Gonzales. colored. charged with
murder in connection with the death OF
his wife, Madeline Gonzales, July .. by
cutting her throat from ear 10 ear. His
deed followed his release from the peni-
Tertiary, where he had served a term,
and he had only enjoyed two days free
dom when he was rearrested for wife
murdef.
Gonzales consul pleaded insanity for
him After the jury had announced the
verdict to the court, Gonzales denounced
both court and jury in unmeasured terms.
calling them all sorts Of vile names
Gonzales was remanded to jail. pending
sentence. His counsel did not intims te
that they would file a motion for a new
trial
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
HALLMARK of Fame.

why dye spend so much care on the
crease Of your pants. heyr'
TT is important, dad. not to wear
baggy trousers"
Important Is It? Why, you young
cub, look here. Did you ever see a
statue to e man who didn't wear baggy
pants?"
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same old story.

He held q cracker in his hand
And let II linger.
A neighbor came In later, and
Returned one finger.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
Some NoIse NecessarI.

Buying to.pedoesT'
Yep"
My friend. I had hoped you favored
a safe and sane Fourth"
''oh. I'm for It, but you can't satisfy
a six-year-old kid by reading him a sec
ton OF the Constitution"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04

You can't celebrate the Fourth with
out accidents" n
How now?''
I'VE thought Il would be safe and
sane to have a political debate and now
one OF the orators has dislocated his
Jaw"
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE FOURTH.

Bursting bombs and wheels that whiz.
HnSSub, fireworks. lots OF fix;
Same old story.
Little boy. with manEIsd ears;
Fingers CORY,
BlIstsTed pets and -damased dearsi
Same old story.
Politicians. endless CAB,
Oratory.
whars the use OF keeping tab'
Same old story.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
UneIe Pennywiss saysI
Always Something,

I wonder II the colonel viii ever feel
ike saving another country.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
July 8 I'm History.

July 4 177s-George III gets his.
July 4 I76-Grand display OF pen
ct Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1912-07-04
A Good One,

Yes, I'm a candidate"
"A candidate should have a war rec
ord"
Il got mine in the convention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
CARS ARE STONED
BY Strike Sympathizers on Line of
the Boston Elevated Road

Maiden. Mass. June 25.-Three
times, tonight, cars of the Boston
Elevated Railway Co. were stoned by
strike sympathizers. windows being
broken and the cars otherwise dam
aged while one man, a passenger. was
injured. The outbreaks occurred at
different times and in widely separat-
ed sections of the city. On the Boule-
Vard-Spot pond route. car was at
tackled while passing through a wood
led section near Spot pond. Several
stones entered the car but there were
few passengers and none was injured.
haH an hour later a Maplewood car
was stoned on Lebanon street. There
were no passengers aboard. Still lat
er another ear was attacked while on
MAIN street near the Everett line and
IL was IN this instance that the pas
senger whose name is unknown was
injured. He was struck in the side
with a rock. The assailants escaped