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The Washington times., 1913-05-16
A VOCATIONAL BUREAU.

committee of the Washington Board of Trade
has indorsed the establishment of vocational bureau
in this city, and indications that the Chamber OF
Commerce and Retail Merchants Association will
cooperate. The idea, presented by Prof Gustav
Blumentha is that rs per cent of persons in America
are in employment for which they are not best
qualified. They are making living, perhaps doing
fairly we'll but would do better in some other line
of work
Obviously it requires an expert to tell the young
man woman what vocation he or she is best fitted
for. Whatever opinions young men and women them
selves have based on narrow experiences in the
world and in too many cases the first job that comes
along seems good enough. The parent is also
frequently poor guide for nearly every father has
a pet ambition for the son. An opinion from dis
interested person, trained to discern special qualities
and know their values, should certainly be Of great
value to the person who is confronted with the great
question, What am going to do?
The only kind Of vocational bureau that has been
tried to any extent in this country, except Prof.
Blumenthas bureaus in New York and Buffalo, are
those indorsed by Prof Munsterberg and other
modern psychologists, which apply accurate scientific
tests to individuals to ascertain their fitness for
certain position. For example, one hundred tele-
phone operators mey be tested, and ten found to
have a quick enough reaction time to be good
operators. This system is good for the ten and for
the company; but it makes no attempt to point out
the proper way to the ninety who are discarded Dr..
Blumenthal proposes to find something for the dis
carded ninety.
The Munsterberg idea is picking persons for
positions; the Blumenthal idea is picking positions
for persons. The Board of Trade has selected the
Blumenthal idea. 1t may be less scientific, but is
certainly more humanitarian. II proposes to take
care of the waste matter in society. Its success in
Australia, where it has become part of the gov
ernment and in few American cities, affords
ground for hope that it will be q success here.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
Telling Your Troubles
WY Not Tell Them to Noa,seHa It's Wse,. T-y IT,
By Clarence L. Cullen

UR troubles are best kept to
ourselves. Rarely Is anything
gained by revealing them to
others. On the contrary, We
are liable to win dislike and avoidance
by doing that.
We are overwhelmed to forget that
the others have troubles Of their own.
Most Of US are bothered and even Cor
roded by little private troubles. Gener-
ally they don't amount to anything.
But they are our own. We carry them
about with us and even nurture and
cherish them. We magnify them The
result is that our own troubles are about
all that we care to carry.
We secretly resent having the trou-
bles of others unloaded upon us. Those
troubles may be quite as inconsequent
as our own. But they are not our own.
Therefore We don't want to be af-
ficted by them. We may listen politely
dislike to listen to another's narration
of his troubles. We decide that We
shall not give such a narrator another
chance to corner US.
/ know a man who has a system of
unfolding his troubles. He never tells
them. He has lived long enough to
| have ascertained that folks don't want
| to hear his troubles. So he writes abou,
/ his troubles. Whenever he feels bur-
dened, or outraged. or bowled over by
a fresh trouble. he plants himself a: his
desk and puts an account OF the whole
| thing in writing.
This relieves him. II serves virtually
| the same purpose as II he had told OF
| the trouble to somebody who would
dislike 10 listen to the tale Of woe. He
gets a new angle on. and view OF. the
! trouble while he is writing about It.
I -. l.
| seems to shrivel In dimensions. lie
finds himself picking out its humorous
| points.
often by the time he has finished
| writing about the trouble II has become
so shrunken that he Is able TO dismiss
\ IL altogether from his mind. II Is a
good plan. As good a plan as that oi
| another man of my acquaintance Y ho
| whenever he feels tempted In q moment
Of wrath to write p hot lstter' 70 The
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
THE PRESIDENT IS RIGHT.

Displeased at persistent suggestions that perhaps
some compromise on the tariff legislation might be
effected in the Senate, President Wilson has pub
licly declared his position. He has taken his stand
with the House organization, for the House bill and
he will not change that position. He wants no CON-
promise propositions.
The President is right. He proposes to stick for
free wool and ultimate free sugar. and he ought to
get them.
As this tariff measure has been framed; as its
consideration has progressed as the opposition to il
has developed and organized, it has become ap-
parent that free wool and free sugar together
stitute the keystone of the arch. Four years ago
now, Nelson W. Aldrich was solemnly telling the
Senate that Schedule X was the keystone of the
protection structure Remove it. and the structure
would fall.
He, too, was right Sugar and wool have been
for generation and more the critical points in every
tariff measure. They are the two great staples as
to which sharp, clean-cut contrast may be presented
between the protective policy and the antprotecton
program. Republicanism stands for high protection
on both these staples; has long stood for that.
Democracy stands for free trade in them; has long
stood for it, even when it could not enact all of its
purpose into law.
Here then, is the crux. Mr. Wilson is for the
honest about it. He does not want the label of
Democracy attached to a tariff bill that omits the
two great distinctive features of Democratic tariff
policy.
The country has committed itself to the proposal
of the Democratic party. 1t honestly wants good,
square test of the thing 1t wants that lest to in
clude the whole program. There are good many
Democrats, and good many more of other people,
who have misgivings about it; but pretty nearly
everybody is agreed that the only way to settle the
question is to have thorough test.
Trying out Democratic tariff program without
free wool and free sugar in it, would be about as
conclusive testing the locks of the Panama canal
without water in them. The President knows this.
In the belief that he understands quite as well as
anybody what elements must be brought together 70
round out real Democratic measure, he has taken
a hand and insisted on having his way in the franz
ing. The House passed what he wants. He now
demands that the Senate pass it, too. Given the
thing he demands, and the thing he knows the
party, as whole, wants, he is willing to take the
chances and accept the results He must do that
anyhow; why not, then, insist on making the Con-
ditions as favorable as possible? That is what he is
doing, and it is to be hoped he may succeed.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

fnciter Of his wrath. writes that sort Of
letter to himself and mails il - his
apartment address. BY the time he sets
home and finds the letter written to
himself, he has cooled off-and averted
q broken friendship.
gate our troubles. generally speaking.
In the matter of trouble, every man Is.
or ought TO be, his own doctor. The
people upon whom We infiict our woes
rarely can prescribe for US. Few of
them would take the trouble to do that
II they could.
Our troubles are best kept to our
selves. There are mighty few of them
that don't work out so that We can
laugh at them later on. any how.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
Dogs and Music.

DOGS q like music But II must be remembered
developed system which renders
them such makes keen and high
extremely painful them Thus the high
notes of trumpet violin toruring dog
who under the inniction
hand. soft medium tones undoubtedly give
many dogs pleasure like other animals.
But animals to suffer 90 mucn
sounds dogs and the other hand
probably delight more In smooth. soft hsfuonies.
soothing "diapason movement % the kind OF music
most aSresable 70 the Intelligent dog.-ExehapSA
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

With commencement exercises about
to do so all over the country. We are
waiting for two things. One Is a story
from Bangor. Ne. that the graduating
high school girls in that city built their
dresses for the occasion-and handsome
ones they were. too-at a cost Of 4s cents
each; the other is tale from the Mid
die West Of the pupil who has missed
only half a day of school in eight years.
and never been tardy. They are hardy
annuals. these stories, and as regular as
the "don't-take- em-off-y yet" wheeze.
We shall take joy in reprintins them
when they start to filter in.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
Correcting a Husband.

A COLORED woman went to the
~ pastor of her church the other
n day TO complain of the conduct
Of her husband. who. she said.
was a low down. worthless. trifling fel-
low. After listening to the long recital
of the delinquencies OF her neglcctful
spouse and her efforts to correct them
the minister said: Have you ever
tried heaping Goals Of fire upon his
head?"
NO" was the reply. but done tried
hot water. er."-Metropolitan Magasina
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

pany, all of whose stock the Federal Government
owns.
Secretary of the Interior Lane believes the Gov
eminent ownership and construction plan is the one
right solution of the Alaska problem. Most other
people agree with him and if Congress gets its con-
servative brises up and prevents, it will presently
discover that it has been out of touch with its public
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

sixty-nine years ago today-we get
money for this-the lost package suit
would have come TO trial had 1t not
been discovered that the plaintiffs at
torney had died In the interim. Ad-
journment was taken and the plaintiff
departed to seek another lawyer.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
THIS& THAT
LEGAL TRIOLET.
WHh !semet,mes a Lite ertAe othe,

IT in the first you don't succeed,
Why, bring another action;
Discuss, defend and interplead,
If in the first you don't succeed;
And keep it up at dizzy speed
Till given satisfaction.
IT in the first you don't succeed,
Why, bring another action.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

Slough" reported the confirmed
deadhead, who at times can be Scream.
ingly Funny: "I'n have to pay my way
into the Columbia 'ssfternoon. I can't
get hold Of any Pippa Passes"
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

That two currency bills" says the
Post" are in course Of construction
under the Presidential eye. ono by
Representative Carter Glass Elemsn-
tary. my dear Watson. The man work.
ing under his other eye seems to have
the advantage.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

The vocational bureau. It appears. IL
already getting In its work. Mr.. Hurry.
obviously out Of place in the Postoffice
Department. has resigned to enter the
lumber business. Having no knowledge
Of the lumber business, we are unable
to offer a prediction.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
JAPANIc.

And now the contemplated plan
Involves an answer to Japan;
And what, you ask, is that to be7
Darned if I know.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

And speaking Of THE Dumb-Cake." !"
some soap company is overlooking q
good bet. To wit, an ad liinelighting
its product as the dumb-cakes antith-
esis, the bright.cake.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

Prediction: At Cleveland Thursday:
johnson VS.. Falkenberg; score: Wash
ington. !; Cleveland, 0.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
BUT THEN. OF COURSE. WE'RE NOT
IN ANY STATE.
(From the "Post")

In his interview In yesterdays Post,
James J. Hill declared there Is no
cloud in the business at
mosphere Of the United States" and
his fellow citizens in every State Of
the Union will derive much confidence
from these encourag ging words.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

WHAT DID YOU EXPECT!
Before bought . summer suit,
The days were nice and hot;
Now that I've purchased one-a beaut-
Observe how cool it got.
CHEVY CHASE.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
A Paradox.

G. s. K: Honestly. now. isn't Walter
Johnson's record the Zenith Of Zeros-
to the 5sth power?
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

WHY sANITARIUMs ARE BUILDING AD-
DITIONS.
From the "Star'D
Mr.. Pulitzer said that "A fever Of muck
Iaklns OF late years has caused 10 gro"
through the country a disease OF .ulIen dis
content with established institutions.
mess this movement is promptly met and
checked, all standard values Of American
citizenship will be seriously impaired II not
destroyed"
Lie at present Is just one darned
peace conference after another
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

The Nationals. as we view II, being
the guys who will put the fall in Fall
kenberg.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
Are You Sure About That?
(From the Herald.

(From the "Herald")
Mr.. Bryan, absent from todays con-
ference, will be present at the Cabinet
meeting today.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
We Haven't That Many.

9. S. h: Do you, too. always get
eleven socks back when you send six
pairs TO the laundry?
r. LINGTON.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

The Republican national committee
don't forget. meets in Washington
week from tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

There are worse things than war.
said Doc Abbott q. 8. x.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

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I<<@LD FLAME"-A who tells you how much he "once
~ loved YOU" after both safely married somebody
SUITOR-A who calls you whenever happens suit
WIFE-The from whom failed escape and
eomplaceny refers "the little MARRIED."
FLIRTATON-The red tape through which man has to 60
before kissing girl
LOVE-An obsolete longer in the best circles
lost art
MARRAGE-7he nermisson between the wedding and the
diporce.
FIRESLDE COMPANION-A who your drawingrooml
a rest cure and your dnng-room as free lunch.
FRIENDSHIP people you you down.
when talk about when bad and
doubt you when you good.
KISS-An end that, mans opinion iustifes any means
PROPOSALAn end that, in womans opinion, jusies any
neanness.
WIDOWA who always knows where her husband is
at night.
Observation-Disclosures which happen in the
regulated families The primary of the Feminist Movement
WEDDlNG-7he point which stops toastng
and begins roasting her.
DVORCE-Te parachute down safely loves
balloon has burst.
ALIMONY-The high OF loping
SUCCESSIVE ability afford and champagne beef
steak and beer, according your viewpoint
LLFE-Lemonade slightly sweetened.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
Different Again.

STRAPPING German with big
n beads Of perspiration streaming
~ down his face vas darting in
and out among the aisles of a
department store.
His excited action attracted the atten-
ton Of all the salespeople, and they
hardly knew what TO make OF IT, A
hustling young man Of the clothing de-
nartment walked UP and asked:
Are you looking for something In
mems clothingT
NO" he roared. mot mems clothing.
yimm!n's clothing. can't find my
vifsv-Ladies' Home journal.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

We have 1t from c. L. that the photo
0 a foreign lady once appeared in a
newspaper without the info that she
was a noted beauty" Extensive re-
search. however, has failed to sub
stantiate the claim.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

Ndught, pe trust, whl hap to hinda
Intercourse Uith Viscount Chinda.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

Amusements.
National--"Follies,' Sis D. m.
Columbia - The Prince Chap" s.1s
p. m.
pcli's-"The Greyhound" els and s.N
p. m.
Eelasco-Antarctic lecture. $50 and $50
p. m
Academy-"The Convict's Daughter.
Sis p. m.
Chase'sTalking. pictures. ! TO II .. m.
Cosmos-Nau1eville
Gaycty-Harry Hastings show, 2:I5 and
S:l5 p. M.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16
Nhat's on the Program, ia
WASHINGTON Today

The following Masonic organizations
will meet tonight: Knights Templar-
Columbia Commandry, No. 3 Order
of the Temple. Eastern Star-Martha
Chapter, No. 4.
The following l. o. o. F. organizations
will meet tonight: Lodges-Central,
No. l. and Metropolis, No. 1S. degrees.
Phoenix. No. IS, business.
The following X. Of P. organizations
will meet tonight: Lodge-Syracusians,
No. 10. business. Pythian Sisters
Rathbone Temple, No. s. business.
The following Red Men organizations
will met tonight: Seneca Tribe. No.
II: Mineola Tribe. No. II: Idaho Coun.
ell, No. !.
The Washington times., 1913-05-16

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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-01
POLICE: BATTLE
 WITH STUDENTS
Men Are In Hospitals Suffering  Broken Arms and Heads--
 To Be Prosecuted.

Minneapolis, Nov. 1.-The en- tire police force here battled with hundreds of students from the university last night for hours and as a result many of the students are in the hospitals suffering from broken arms and damaged heads, while others have been arrested and are lOdg- ed in jail.
 The students ceIebrated the departure of the football team which will play the Madison team today. From the depot they pro- cecdcd tn different thcatcrs, where they interrupted the per furmanres and caused diSturban- rrs by roughly handling the uSh- CTS. who attempted to keep or der. The police were notified and their arrival was the signal for a general attack on the part of the drink-craZcd youngsters. Several of the police were sciZ- ed by the students and their clothing nearly stripped !l'om them. A squad of police from headquarters were rushed to the scene of the disturbance and the students were engaged in bat tie. The officers used their clubs freely and many of the mob were rendered insensible.
 The police. however, did not escape without injury as some of the young men had armed themselves with clubs. while oth- CTS were arIArd with the clubs taken from the policemen whom they had overcome before the ar rival of reinforcenlents.
 Several of those who are in the hospital are in a serious rnndi- liom and may not recover from their injuries. During the gen. praI miXup those who were knocked down were tramplrd up.. on by the mob and it is believed some of them have suffered in- ternal injuries. Nearly every physician in the city was kept busy during he night taking care of the injured.
 The city authorities have pro- tested against the release of the leaders of the riOtuuS students on bail and declare that they will be prosecuted to the fullest eX- tent as they have been d source of constant trouble during the past few years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-01
WOULD TRADE
 THE PANHANDLE
Maryland Congressman Would Provide Outlet for Canadian
 Railroads to the Sea.

Washington, Nov. l.--Repre- sentative Smith, of Maryland, would trade the Alaska panhan- dle' to Canada in exchnge for ter ritOry or sell it outright for a cash consideration, and has pre- pared resolution which he will introduce at an early date. His resolution will empower Prcsi- dent Wilson to open negotiations with our neighbur to the north with view of ccding Southeast = rrn Alaska, the consideration and final conclusion of the deal 60 be passed upon by congress.
 In speaking Of his resolution the congressman stated that he was not the first to conceive the idea, as il was one which had been discussed for years but that nothing had been done. He be- Iicved that a deal could be made which would be of immense ben eft to both countries. The long, narrow strip was of no great val ue to America. To Canada, if at tached to British Columbia, it would be of great value. as it would permit the Canadian rail- ways seeking outlets to the sea to construct their lines and build cities on the coast in their own territory. He did not believe the territory embraced in the pro- posed deal would ever come to it's full development unless some such deal was efferled. There were not sufficient resources back of them on the narrow strip of mainland tO cause towns to spring into cities and it was sure shat the Canadian railroads would not build tranSrontin"n- lal lines only lu have their coast terminals in foreign territory.
 The question of building a rail road from the states to Alaska was now being discussed. and he believed the present was an up- pOrtunr time to open nrsnlia- tionS which he hoped would re- Sult in benefit to both nations. Great Britain would interpose no objection tu any deal which America might be able tu make with Canada.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-01
REBELS WOULD
 USE AE|:RF|0||P|LAliNES :F|0||P|
Ulster Unionists Are Preparing for Re 3eIIion if Home Rule is
 Granted Ireland.

Dublin. Nov. i.--Thr Ulster provisional government has formed an aNiatlu ion corps and scores nf prominent persons who have expressed their opposition Lu the Home Rule movement for Ireland have enlisted. The ln- iuniStS state that he machines are being used for the purrn>" of distributing literature but their opponents declare that they will be used in revolt if home rule is granted.
 The UnioniSts are evidently liberally supplied with funds and are reported to have received large shipments of arms and am- muntion despite the vigilance of the goNernrnt. The troops are regularly drilldd by competent officers and should rebellion break out it will be difficult to suppress as the UniOnistS are fanatical. declaring that the granting of home rule to Ireland means turning the country over tn the dominion of the Pope.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-01
WILL CONTEST !
 INCOME TAX
Wall Street Operators Will Have to Part With $s0, ,0o0, ,000.
 From Stocks.

New York, Nov. Wall street operators are confused over the income tax, which is due today, and which it is estimated will amount to more than $80, 0,0OO,- 900. The monthly interest on many of the stocks and bonds which are held by the bankers is due today. some of the 0Wn- CTS of the stocks are unknown or are absent from the country. The bankers claim they have no au- Lhority to pay the tax on the bonds nor hay they any money with which to pay the tax un- til the interest IS paid.
 Several brokers have given mo- tice that they will contest the cases in the court, claiming that they are merely agents for the principals. who are living abroad and have not been given suffi- rient time to arrange their tinan- crS to the new order of things.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-01
HOLD BANKERS
 RESPONSIBLE
Must be Prepared to Pay Income
 Tax on Collateral in Possess sion Immediately.

Washington, Nov. 1.-The in- come tax law became effective at midnight last night and it is safe to say that no measure which has been passed by congress for years has ever received so much criticism. as is being heapcd up on the new scheme of the ad- ministratiun to finance the ma tion.
 The law provides that the banks and ol lherS responsible for handling stocks, bonds, mortga- ges. discounts and other trans actions of like nature are re- sponsible for the amounts levied against them and must withhold the tax at the source of the ln- come for immediate payment to the government. The tax on the private incomes of individuals becomes due on March 1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-11-01
UNCLE SAM WONT
 PAY THE FREIGHT

Uncle sam failed to provide enough money this year to pay the freight on gold for transpor- talion from the local assay office. As a result the Seattle office will be closed for the remainder ofthe year, unless either the necessary money is raised by the commer- ciaI bodies of the city, or the gov ernment allows the bullion to re- main in storage here until Janu- ary, when a new appropriation can be made by congress.
 The usual allowance for freight expense Is $25,OO0. but only $iO,OOO was allowed this year. CongreSsman Humphrey. at meeting of the National Ar fairs committee of the chamber, said he was astonished to. learn of the cut. He joined with the committed sff sending telegrams to Washington :: Co members of congress and to officials of the treasury rdepartment, urging agaiYst closing np the local of flee Seattle Star. :.