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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Old Henley Rowing Match.

From the London Chronicle.
1t is a far cry from Henley to Venice,
but there is at any rate one connection
between them. For our first English
regatta was introduced from Venice, and
took place or Ranelagh Gardens in IT'S.
Contemporary accounts give US full de-
tails Of the festivities and the splendor
OF the lord mayors barge, but have not
much to say about the racing, which was
confined to the professional watermen.
1t Is curious fact that our early row.
ing was almost entirely fostered by the
proprietors of London's places Of amuse-
ment Vauxhan Gardens offered prizes
each year, and Ashley. Of circus fame,
was an early patron of the sport.
1t was not until the nineteenth CEN
fury that rowing ceased to be regarded
as merely hard work by the amateur
sportsmen. The Leander Club was formed
about ISIS. and the first mention of
rowing at our public schools occurs five
years before. Then the sport went ahead
by leaps and bounds, and by 1893 the
need Of a central spot for an annual
regatta was felt, and Henley was chosen
after a due consideration of rival sites.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

eeptable to, the Democrats. If COM
mission is to be nonpartisan, it must
not be bound down by any partisan
theory. 1t should be instructed to
study tariff from the viewpoints
of the producer, the consumer, and the
government. Costs. prices, and rev.
enue should all be considered, thus
furnishing data for legislators of d.
verse political opinions.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
NO USE FOR THE LAW.
-Canny Scot Got the Verdict on Hi
Opponent's Case First.

-Canny Scot Got the Serdict ON his
Opponent's Case First.
From Ansscn.
known everywhere as the canniest
Scot north of the Tweed. Sandy McCuts
astonished a solicitor one day by walk
ing into his once and squanderins six
and-eight-pence recklessly. simply in
order to make some trivial inquiry about
the law Of the landlord and tenant
All, but there was a reason behind
Sandy's question.
Now that you've heard the case" he
asked presently. 'ye think 1t worth
fighting. do yer
Worth fighting man." replied the So
licitor. why, I'm almost prepared to
guarantee a favorable verdict
Sandy nodded his head wisely.
"Ah, weel." he remarked, I'm much
obliged tae ye. but dinna think IN go
tae law this time. for, ye see. the case
I've laid before ye is my opponents"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Build the Highway.


A. D. Stephens, Of Crookston. has
made himself famous by suggesting the
construction of a thousand-mile scenic
highway in Minnesota from the Twin
Cities to Mile Laos Lake. then to Leech
Lake, and on by way OF Cass Lake to
the Woods; from there along Rainy
River to Rainy Lake, and down through
the vermillion Lake region to Duluth
and the Twin Cities. Such a road, bull,
permanently. would cost about 5000. 900
but would be worth many times that
amount to the State annually through
income from tourist travel Minnesota
has grand scenery, but it must be made
accessible to tourists, otherwise they
will not come here. Build the scenic
highway.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
A Band.mnn'. Life ut Newport.

From the New York Tribune.
Mrs. Richard T. Wilson gave a ls:ge
dinner at her Narragansett Avenue home
last Sunday night. and so strong was the
dancing fever among the guests that they
waited until midnight and then enjoyed
themselves for a couple OF hours. There
had been no dance arranged for this en-
tertainment. but that made no differ
ence, for there was a hurried cal, for an
orchestra at II 80 at night, and the musi-
clans were on hand in time to begin play
ing as the clocks began to strike the mid
night hour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

"Mumured against the stTaight-laced administration
which was closing things up"
covers the fact The next day a s1o,oT
ice fund is formed and a thousand babe.
are enabled to refrain from dying.
Thus 1t will be readily seen that the
mart:r business is more fourishing than
ever. Nartyrdom does great good but
1t is exceedingly hard on the martyrs and
it is to be hoped that this country will
some day have sense enough to do its
best thinking before the coroners in
quest.
(Corrishted b George Mathew AdamAl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
M AR 7 7 RS
ny GEORGE FITCH,
Author of "At Good Old Siwaah."

the German Slocum-" Those martyrs
died usefully, because since then the Gus
tom Of weighing life preservers with
scrap iron has fallen into disuse.
Sixteen hundred people died on tho
Titanic" As a result, steamships no
longer whistle for icebergs to get out Of
the way, but go around them
And every little while during the hot
summer some baby in a tenement district
dies Of the heat and a reporter dis
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Our Pastinnes.

Our Pastimes.
From the Philsdeiphia Ledger
From these diamonds and tennis court.
and golf links and lacrosse fields ant
other playing grounds We are getting
new generation of young men anc
women. who have breath. muscle, an6
endurance. and who will give a new sta
ture to the nation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Merely n Habit.

'My son has tried TO elope three times
during the last month, but l tell him
he doesn't know his own mind"
Such persistency would indicate that
he did Why don't you let him marry
the grip
well. each time he has picked out
different girl"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE oLD-FAsHIoNED NOVEL

I don't like the modern story
With its sham
And its wealth OF trite and hoary
Epigram.
Now the fashion-plated hero,
Trim and trig.
With his blood about at zero
Is a prig.
I prefer the old-time thriller,
Less acute,
But whose hero was a killer
And a brute.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
SUBLIMITY!

l hear in the voice Of the thunder
The glory and greatness of God.
! see in the fash Of the lightning
The sweep Of BIS slittering rodi
I feel In the rush d the rain
The dow Of His melting tesn,
And hear in the midnight winds
The music Of all the spheresl
! see in the limitless ocear
The swell Of His heaving breast,
And ] long for the hour when shall
Sink to His bosom Of in6nits rest!
JOHN 4 JOYCE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
These Flapping Brims.

Seems delightful to see a woman's
face once more"
Have you been In the wilds?'
NO: but the girls have been wearing
such large hats"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Melancholy Pride.

mobile than any other city in the world
rs that so?" exclaimed the New York
er. That is terrible. Still, New York
always leads"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Failed to Pine,

I'm glad I refused that man. He's
Enthusiastically"
o. by do you say that"
He vowed he would pine away and
die if turned him down, and now look
how fat he has grown"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

From the Philadelphia Presa
While Congress is in the investigating
habit 1t might turn in and find out why
the pie counter isn't doing more bus.-
ness Lots and lots Of Democrats would
like to know.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

When money gets tight business has tc
carry. a heavy load.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

All the charges may be true. but 1t
does seem just a little strange for Tam
many to be so indignant over things of
that kind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

Senator James Hamilton Lewis seems
to think there is glory enough to go
round.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
A Popular Fellow.

Popular: isn't hep
Popular? Why. when that man goes
into a restaurant he frequently gets
served stuff that the cook had put away
| for himself"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

If you look before you leap the chances
are that you won't leap, but will rail-
around instead.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

japan acts as II she had forgotten al
about her recent mad spell.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

Just think! Congress is going to pass q
currency bill, and Senator Aldrich Is moi
here to help.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

The most unpopular women are those
who gossip and those who never do any
thing for people to gossip about.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

What is determination on your part be-
comes stubbornness in other people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

Col. Mulhalrs story is getting to be a
twice-told tale.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

1t is claimed that the slit skirt origi-
mated in Teheran. Tee-hee,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
On the Wing.

"A fly away pair. tits said"
Yes: she's a social butterfly and he 8
an amateur aviator"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
The Joke Mil.

It's lucky for the funny men
That jokes forever last.
The mill can always grind again
The humor of the past
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

1t is said that the consumption of beer
in Germany last year increased three
gallons per capita. Prositi
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
Better Street Car Service.

To the Editor: The limit of patience
with the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company was reached this morning
at $50 Boarding the Lincoln Park car
at Second Street Northeast, there was
scant standing room. yet at following
corners more passengers were taken on.
or in, rather. At the Union Station three
passengers got out. I could not count
the number piling in. The Washington
public. always obliging. kept moving
closer until the aisles were damned and
the little entrance vestibule so crowded
that the suffering collector OF fares
could with great difficulty work the
crank of the doors. Instead of six
squares or more between these cars early
morning hours, schedule time is ignored
and cars are run ten feet apart. so that
young girls especially. who are on theiP
feet all day. may at least ride to their
places of business. Similar facilities
should prevail at 5 o'clock. when they
are already at the point Of exhaustion
after the trying duties Of the day.
EMMA RAWLINGS KELLEY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15
THE OPEN FORUM


S@. 1885,. seAs"oSs .
To the Editor: In your issue for July
8. 1917 Mr.. W. ,. Jones. president Of the
Chesapeake Beach Railway. u quoted ~
making various statements In reference
to the complaint recently made by the
farmers to the Public Service Commission
of the State Of Maryland. said complaint
being made concerning the poor local
service given by his road. The farmers
of whom Mr.. Jones speaks are the ones
who donated the necessary land for the
right Of way Of his road. and who pay
local rates. II Is impossible to reconcile
these statements of Mr.. Jones with the
actual facts. One incident wiz furnish a
fair sample Of the service given to local
traffic. Thursday, August Z, being pre-
eminently a farmers excursion, the road
was under contract to stop all trains
both ways, either to take on or let OF
passengers at all stations west of the
Patuxent River.
With passengers waiting at every sta
ton on that section of the line, the daily
train leaving the District line at go
D. m. was sent out fifteen minutes ahead
as a special. stopping only at Upper
Marlboro, and the passengers had to.
nolens volens. wait forty-dve minutes for
another train. Conditions have reached
a point beyond which "forbearance
ceases to be a virtue
THOMAS Z. BERRY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-15

There is final pitfall. Senator
Cunnins has fallen into it. His bill
proceeds upon the theory that tariff
rate should equal the difference in
cost Of production, and he would re-
luire his commission to make a find
ing upon that partisan theory. OBJ
viously such a bill would not be &C
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
Bottles Quick Ocean Voyage.

Students of ocean currents may be
interested in the quick trip of n bottle
thrown into midocean by n Baltimore
traveller last summer. In the bottle he
put an offer TO pay so for return OF
the Enclosure. and he has just heard
from ii. The bottle seems to have
drifted some 1.5G0 miles TO Woolac-
combe. on the north Devon coast of
England. in just three months. making
an average of about sixteen miles a
day. or nearly seven-tenths of a mile
per hour. 1t is more plausible than
the recent story of a bottle set afioat
in the Ohio river and picked M on the
California coast after a voyage almost
rs rapid. There are few thor%oughfares
comparable TO the gulf stream.-Spring-
field Republican.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
How TO Work All the Time.

My rules for being able to work all
the time are:
When one interest flags find a new
one.
Always keep on hand a supply OF
motives or desires.
Never learn by a roundabout method
what IAN be learned directly.
Never allow the mind to dwell on a
subject that may not be useful.
Waste no effort. Never worry. New
err become excited unnecessarily.
Think out what should he done and
then do 1t without talking about it.
In a word. the whole doctrine is in
terest and motive for efficiency and.
for protection. sleep.-Dr. Edward l..
Thorndike Of Columbia University In
I.eslie's.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
Simple, Yet
Chic, Spring Hats
MEALTlME CONVERSATION.
An Excellent Practice That Was Fol-
lowed In One Family.

Says n contributor to an exchange:
"In a certain family | know Of each
member. from the youngest tot to the
son In college. is required to contribute
something TO the general conversation
Mt mealtime. They have never been
allowed To regard this as a mere chance
TO supply the physical hunger. Each
treasures up some incident OF the day.
No n forgets If he has seer an old
friend. met some celebrity or watched
some amusing happening on the street.
They are all observant. their sense OF
humor Is sharpened. their sympathies
are quickened. and all because of the
general interest OF the family circle mt
table. Mealtime Is not dull in that
family. aud nj the same time future
Interesting guests are being trained to
be welcome In other peoples houses.
'Some persons are not favored by
nature To be hood takers or story tell
ers. but they should make an effort to
overcome their handicap. IL is worth
while. for II Is a wise thing not to be
selfish or stupid in other peoples
houses"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
CLEVER IDEA IN BL0USES.
Delicate Net Waist and Corset Cover
Are Fastened to the Same Belt.

A clever designer has made use of n
French idea in devising blouses of
French net known as tulle or blond
and other extremely sheer fabrics. BY
themselves. as every woman knows,
net waists are so delicate that the
wearing of them is a somewhat trying
and uncertain proceeding. Ii is practi-
cally impossible TO anchor them secure
ly In any M position. And there can
be no such quality us fit" because of
the necessity OF having them large in
order to keep them from breaking out.
This designer has got around these
objections by putting a corset cover Of
lace. embroidery and ribbon inside the
net waist and fastening both corset
cover and waist TO the same belt. The
ribbons can be run in and taken out at
will and the combination corset cover
and blouse easily Numbered in one
piece. These blouses are n distinct
novelty and quite an inexpensive one.
Another model by the same designer Is
In white cotton Grape with n regular
Montenegrin jacket, also Of the Grape.
but with a Persian border. The color
Ing Is repeated in the buttons and the
bow at the neck.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
For Our Women Readers
WASHING AND IRONING.

A teaspoonful of %turpentine boiled
with your white clothes will greatly
aid the whitening process.
A handy pocket for ironing holder,
wax and sponge ran lie made on the
ironing beard where the sheet turns
back.
Articles that have been cold starch
ed require a hotter iron than those
that have been stlfened in cooked
starch.
IL the clothes boiler leaks while in
use the hole may he temporarily stop
ped up by putting a handful Of corn
meal into the water, 1t will fill the
hole.
Towels that have become dingy
can sometimes 'be restored to white
ness by placing them I'm n boiler of
cold water with white soap shavings
and some lemon juice and allowing
them to come slowly to n boil. Rinse
thoroughly, blue and hang them In the
sun.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.

An apron made with a bib Of table
oilcloth :, n great saver to wear when
washing dishes.
Sifted wood ashes put on n damp
cloth will remove stains from tinware.
agate or crockery.
Glasses or pitchers which have been
used for milk should be rinsed In cold
water before washed In hot.
II a youngster gets his rubber boots
wet inside a good way to dry them is
TO fill them with hot yellow corn.
II silver Is rubbed up every day with
a dry flannel rag II Will not have 10 he
cleansed with silver polish oftener than
onc n month.
To wash varnish steep some tea
caves Ia water for an hour. then strain
them out and use the liquid for wash
Ing the Vanished wood.
The odor of kerosene lamps can he
stopped 10y putting one t%easpoonful OF
fine table salt into each lamp. The
salt should he changed one n month.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26

into Lakeyille an obscure.
poverty stricken man and by
dint Of hard work and shrewd
business investments prospered until
he was by ommon consent counted
the leading citizen and merchant Of
that enterprising metropolis.
Jack Lecon entered Lakeville under
n Pullman car. Jack was walking on
Grand street when Beverly Westlake
swung around the corner and walked
toward him.
Jacks first impulse was to vanish.
hut on second thought he remained.
Hello. Peachy!' was the irreverent
salute of Jack. "Why. you're some
elegant, How'd We get the hft?'
The leading merchant. ~philnnthro-
pist. financier and exponent of the
higher success wheeled abruptly. star
ed at the questioner. turned red. then
! white. and moved forward as II to
pass without n word. thought better
of it. stopped and frowned and finally
mopped his forehead with nervous agi-
tation. Jack Lecon was all smiles.
Quite a bit of time since we met.
Peachy,', he continued. extending a
hand. which Beverly ignored. Some
difference in us now. mint there? I'm
Jest sick and down in luck"
The words trailed off into a whine.
Then. with a sudden change of base.
Jack added. with n little triumph In
his voice:
But | got my discharge all right.
and you didn't"
There was a remarkable and pitiful
transformation in Mr.. Westlake. The
skin wrinkled. and the complexion
turned n sicklv red.
Il say. .Iack-Mr. Iecon." he STAN
mered when he could control his voice.
what do you want-money?"
II amt no bloated aristocrat that |
refuses IT," leered Jack. with an in
g%ratiating grin.
Take this" said the merchant. ex-
tending n generous wad of freshly
minted green. ''and-and don't bother
me again. Jack-Mr. Lecon. ! mean
that Is. if-lf- Don't You want n
ticket to the Pacific coast. where the
climate is very agreeable at this season
of the year? I'll furnish YOU with
one"
But Jack L.eeon was no gutter when
on the easy trail of a victim. He was
%garrulous by turns and much addicted
to the use of strong tones. At such
moments he tried to make love to
Alice. Westlake's brave and devoted
wife. and openly fiouted his benefac-
tor. The uneasy head which wore the
crown of riches was bowed under the
burden thus placed so suddenly upon
his shoulders. But for Alice he would
have quit and confessed all.
OH go away. my dear" he groaned
in agony Of spirit. cor I'll kill myself
no. kill him, He's the devil incarnate."
NO. we mo go away" Alice said
in n soft voice. I'VE must stay and
bear our burden for the present. You
have lived down your early disgrace
and proved yourself n %repentant man."
But the law doesn't recognize that"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
OF Interest to the Young Folks
THE MOTHER LOVE IN BIRDS.
The Stork and the Lark Are Unselfish
Protectors of Young.

Mother love is strongly developed in
the lark. The stork. which spends the
winter in Egypt and the summer in
northern and western Europe. likes TO
build its nest on the top of some steep
gable roof. The nest is from three TO
five Yards in diameter. 1t swarms with
lizards. frogs. toads and other dis
agreeable creatures. 1t becomes in
course of time so heavy that it will
break the roof il not artificially prop
ped up from below.
II the house takes fire and the young
storks happen to be of an age Mt which
they cannot he saved by being taken
away from the nest the stork mother
does not abandon them.
The skylark. which builds its nest in
the meadows. runs away from it when
frightened. She proceeds from four 10
five Yards under the clover and rises
perpendicularly in the air. pouring
forth her SONG in Its widest strains in
order 10 divert the intruder's atten-
ton. But the peasant boy knows that
so long as she remains hanging nj the
same point in the air he is still foul or
five Yards from the nest. and he uses
the direction of her movements and
the ring of her song to ascertain the
exact spot.
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The Weeks illustrated Story
Protecting the Family Skeleton
By j. HARDEN ROBERTSON

bitterly complained the broken down
capitalist. IF | escaped from prison
before my time expired I'm still a
criminal in the eyes of the law. oh. IL
| had been patient n little longer! To
think this drunken brute should have
his freedom without fear of capture or
exposure. I'll kill the wretch IT,
mo. dear. you won't do any such
thing-for my sake"
Jacks excessos became so disgusting
In time that even sweet Alice's patience
and endurance were sorely tried. Her
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-04-26
HUMAN ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
What Could Be Done With That Ex-
pended by the Average Man.

III your body were an electrical ma
chine these are some Of the things II
could 10. That is. IL all the heat and
the muscular energy expended by m
average man were converted into cleo
frical units II would show that he used
up about two and one-half kilOwntt
hours of electrical energy In the purse
Of n working day.
This amount OF electricity may not
seem great. but when n considers the
things that can be done with 1t tie
result is n trifie startling. says the Chi
cago Tribune.
With two and one-half hours of kilo-
watt electrical energy You could heat
an electric fiatiron for six hours or run
n sewing machine motor for 100 hours.
heat an electric toaster for four hours.
run n large fan for thirty-two hours
or warm n chatting dish for six hours
and an electric curling iron for 100
hours.
All this is accomplished without vol
untary effort and merely comes in the
course of the days work and does not
represent the energy and endurance of
n laboring man.
Now. when one sees n fat man or
an unusually large m struggling
along on a hot day and painting pathet-
ically he can realize n little all the
electrical energy that Is being generat-
ed and think Of the many things to
which 1t might be applied. though
probably If the fat man and the large
woman were aware Of their ability ms
electric dynamos they would only wish
they could use them to run a huge fan
to keep them cool.