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The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

ucts, once referred to as the poor mans
food, have almost trebled in cost in
that period.
To the weekly expenses of the aver
age household, however, have been
added a great many items once classcd
as luxuries, but now regarded almost
as necessities, and it is only occasion
ally that these demands upon the fam
lily income are brought to our attention
in forcible way.
Within the past few days persons
interested in dancing pavilion in this
city disagreed and sought an adjust
ment in the courts. In one of the
legal papers filed it was asserted that
the dancing pavilion, located near the
edge of the city, far from the center
of population or the more frequented
downtown section. produced a profit
of 5000 weekly. If the patrons of this
place of amusement are nearby resi-
dents it means that this large sum
weekly is contributed by compara-
lively small number of wage-earners,
or people in moderate circumstances,
the rich, of course, not seeking amuse-
ment of this sort in public dance halls.
If the pavilion is supported to any
extent by residents of other sections
of the city, there is the item of car
fare TO be added to the high cost"
We are not discussing, at this timc,
whether these nightly indiscriminate
gatherings of girls and young men for
public dancing furnish harmless, whole
some amusement.
The point we wish to make is that
there arc more ways than one in which
the average American family could
make a deep dent i'll the high cost of
living during this coming year, 1914,
if it set about doing it with earnest
determination.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
No Pardon for Tolman.

Gov Glynn will set justice back a
long ways il he yields to the impor
tunities upon him for the pardon OF
Loan Shark King David Tolman, now
in Jail for u,ury.
Loan Shark King Tolman was con-
victcd in New York of usurics commit
ted in New York. But his iniquitics
we're not confined 10 that State. He
had offices in many States, and i'll the
District OF Columbia His offices suf-
ticcd 10 ruin, nobody knows-not even
the loan shark king himself knows
how many men and women. Nobody
knows how many women were de-
graded to shame. how many men were
driven to the madness of Self-slaugh-
Ter, how many children were laid bare
to the cruel hardness of the world by
the processes of the loan shark king.
That the loan shark kings kinsmen
and counselors would dare to ask that
this 'Tolman be spared of justice if
he will remit the interest-the usuriouS
interest-On the debts owed him by
unfortunatcs, is an insult to justice and
Gov. Glynn as the minister of justice
When these kinsmen and counselors
brazenly offer that he will remit not
only the interest but the principals in
the horrible debts on his books, the
insult to Gov Glynn becomes positive
ly revolving
If Loan Shark King Tolman could
restore a thousandfold he should not
he let free. If he can restore the fair
names his greed has befouled; if he
can bring back into the sweetness of
life the men his greed has destroyed; +;
if he can reopen the road of life to
the children his greed has eternally
blighted, he should be permitted 20
restore what he can OF his blood
money. not to gain his freedom, but
as a solace to his own wasted soul.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
At Washington Hotels.

POwhatan-J. C. Garvey, Norfolk. Va;
4. p. Brown, Pittsburgh; George w
Parsons. Steelton, Pa: J. \. Haupt. L.
S. N: Andrew Joyner. Miss Ellen JOyneT
Charleston. 5. C.: +. J. jackson and wife
San Francisco: James c. Paxton. Atlanta,
Ga: James X. Wilson. Albany. " Y.
Grafton-E. VI. Clark. Scranton, Pa
Mrs. NJ. c. Gle. Miss Marian Gle. Miss
Ruth Gle, Mr. NJ. c Gile, and Mr.. Glenn
ent Gle. Colorado Springs.
Raleigh-Frank Dennis. MartinsburE
w. Va: Walter Beatley, R J. Schin.
Mrs. Mae Eppstein. L. II. Perlman. " ILL
lam W. Howey. W. W. Conlin. New
York; Mrs. Henry Steed, st. Paul. Mimi.
ID. Steed, u. s. N; +. 4. Leepley. At
lanta: a J. Brancone, New York: T.. NJ.
Steppacher Pluta. Pa; Jordan r. Brady.
I. Tanger Philadelphia; A. G. Swanson.
Glendale. Md: A. NJ. r. Charrington.
Warrenton. Va: n. +. Thweatt, Crystal
Springs, Miss: J. NJ. Wood. Brookhaven,
Miss: A. S Payne. w B. Gibson. Jack
son. Miss; Mrs. d. W. Griffith, W. II.
Neuberger. New York: Mr.. and Mrs.
William V. Martin. Roanoke. Va; Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Fuchs, New York; Mr..
and Mrs. c. NJ. Barton, Richmond. Va. !:
w. 4. Lesneury, Virginia; George J..
Rock. T. Watts. New York.
New Willard-Jean Chantard, Paris: MIR.
and Mrs. p. l.. Thompson, Greensboro,
N. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. u. II. Haynes, John
]. Crawford, Lamar Crawford, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. X. Duval. Miss Alice l. Duval,
G. II. Duval, New York; w. NJ. Sell.
jr., Yosemite, Cal: L. J. Mann and l. f.
Greenbaum, Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. +.
H. stotz, Mrs. II. Lilianthal, Miss \.
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Shake Hands.

DR.. McWhim: I claim that rain
water is wetter than pump water aud
that two and two arc four.
Dr. Fuzzell: | claim that pump
water is wetter than rain water
and that three and one are four.
Referees, Jimmy B. Green for DR..
McWhim, and Johnny RidOut for
DIR. Fuzzell: Gentlemen. less nohse.
and please put away those mits.
You are both right and both wrong;
therefore, shake hands and make up
A right jolly and prosperous New
Year.
STECK, MUIR. MONTGoM-
cry, sILvERsTONE.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Washington's Reserve Bank.

Washington bankers do well to make
sure that a regional reserve bank IN
the new currency system will be To-
Gated here. As The Washington Her
aid has several times stated, the bank
ers of the Capital are not only unanl-
nous in the belief that Washington
should be, but very nearly unanimous
in the belief that it will be, selected
by the government as a regional re-
serve bank center. But TO take every
precaution against the city'S being over
looked is the proper act of those men
to whom more than any others the
residents of the District look for pro-
lection Of their commercial interests.
A regional reserve bank may not
mean quite as much as a factor in To-
cal development for Washington as it
will mean for some other cities. But
it will mean a great deal. While this
CITY has been overshadowed as a
money center by the larger cities OF
Baltimore and Philadelphia and Pitts
burgh. it yet commands consider
able foreign business in banking, nota-
bly, in the South, and regional re-
serve bank will increase this business.
To say that Washington needs an
increase OF business is to say a we'll
known thing. While other capitals be-
came the seats of their governments
through their importance, Washington
has become important through its be-
ing capital That fact. however, does
not eStop il from commercial eXpan-
sion. True enough, that fact has him
dered commercial expansion, and per-
haps properly; but the time is now
come when thS District of Columbia,
as a Federal municipality, may remain
the Capital. the very beautiful Capital
of the United States, and yet be also
center of trade and industry. The
predictions 50 often made that Wash
ington will become the greatest city
OF the world may yet be true. Estab-
lishment OF a regional reserve bank
here will be d step in that direction.
1t is to be hoped that there will be
no controversy over the location of a
regional bank here But if there is,
the arguments on Washington's side
are sure TO prevail. For the United
States Capital not to have regional
bank would be an anomaly.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

brief remarks, although much more could
be said in rebuttal OF such news.
It is evident that the information just
published about the alleged hostile DEM
onstrations against the distinguished
American visitor seems OF itself beyond
belief or at least enormously exaggerated.
for the following reasons:
First-That at the time when Mr.
Roosevelts reception took place, none OF
the daily press kilograms did make the
slightest mention of thu Occurrences;
Second-That the full accounts publish
ed in the Chilean press do not give any
attention to the students incident;
Third-T.Iat after leaving Santiago ne
went to Valparaiso where he dellNereu
splendid speech about the Chllean
navy, and then he proceeded to visit the
Southern Chile.
1t is not supposed that Mr.. Roosevelt
would have remained that length OF tinle
throughout the country II he had founo
hostile sentiment in the masses.
We should not wonder II some ie"
excitaEle students tried to start some
sort Of a manifestation, but II such were
the case, ii merely goes to show that III
Chile. just as everywhere else, there are
excitable people as well as differences OF
opinion, but by no means any pfoad-
minded person would take such an $50
lated demonstration as marring the
warmth and cordiality OF the reception
rendered to Mr. Roosevelt. both for his
personal eminerce and for the Unborn
'urtesy of his host.
I repeat that much could be said TO
rectify certain facts and statements pub
lished in the past few days on the alleged
occurrence but this legation attaches to
such news 50 slight an Importance that
Il confines itself TO the above few lines.
Your paper will show its high sense OF
ju1tice and fairness by publishing in fun
this letter, and trust that you will be SO
kind as to cause its publication.
Thanking you in advance for your kind
attention.
THE LEGATION OF CHILE.
December %, 1913.
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Same to You.

KilbUurn Gordon. sttircd in the
height of elegance uf fashionable
Chicago and cnriruns. has returned
to his native hearth. The very but
tonholcs on Kub's Rialtonian out
fit bear evidence and arc mute wit.
nosscs Of their masters histriouic
culture aud slpercXCellcnCc. Not
Withstanding that this elelweiSSian
young man has never employed a
Tress agent, he brought down the
house and other tokens Of affection
and admiration on occasions too
numerous to mention. klb has
written the mt chapter Of Pos
Sible Autobiography" and has more
engagements than he can fill \
sprightly and blithc New Year.
POLL. KEITH. METZEROTT,
RAPLEY. TAYLOR.
FR0HMAN. THATCHER.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Twenty Years Lost.

Anyway, Carl Browne. is a persistent
fellow, even if he does spell his name
with an e Waited twenty years to end
a speech. Think of it! A man going
around with such a burden in his sys-
TEN.
Now what?
Browne has talked and the Capitol
still stands. He demanded the right to
work. The Herald would like to know
who could stop him if he really de-
sires to do something for the good of
himself and his fellow-citizcns.
Perhaps Mr.. Browne wants some one
to lead him to a nice soft job. If
he does he will and should have to
wait long time. He waited twenty
year 10 finish a speech, and ii is very
probable he will have to wait another
couple of decades if he is looking for
something easy.
Pay for enforced idleness." This
is one of his pretty phrases and one
that just rolls off Mr.. Brownies tongue.
In other words, he would have the
hustler hustle little more TO keep the
enforced idler' in affluence.
In the meantime. Mr.. Browne will
talk. Talk is cheap, so Mr.. Browne
doesn't need much. But his hearers,
if any one is to get paid, are the ones
who should be considered.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Everybody Happy.

The currency bill having been
thoroughly masticated is now in due
course Of digestion. and we Just
can't help but feel that Uncle
Sans health will he much stronger
from the liberal partaking Of the
new beverage. which i intended as
a tonic on the finances, the mazuniA.
and the bis Of the country. Honestly.
we just can't help but feel HAPPY
2 New Year.
GLOVER. BELL. STELLWA-
GEN. RUDOLPH, MUNSEY.
WILLIAMS. MURRAY, HAIR
PER.
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THE OPEN FORUM
WILL. BE EVER AN INSPIRATION.
The Tenderness and BeRuty of Conn
munIty Christmas Tree.

To the Editor: 1t gave me great pleas
ure to note in one of the columns of your
good paper that THE Christmas tree is
here to stay
No individual among the many who
composed the vast throng gathered about
the Capitol on Christmas Eve could wish
for its repetition more ardently than I.
for to me IL was undoubtedly the most
impressive Christmas service that l ever
participated in. Though 1 am a devoted
church member, having been baptized In
my infancy in the Church OF England.
and, later, confirmed in the Episcopal
church in America, the tenderness and
beauty OF the New Testament record OF
penetrated so deep into my heart of
hearts as at this magnificent. though sim
pie service. the memory OF which. will
ever be an inspiration TO me.
While ] was not able to enjoy the
living pictures, being a member OF the
choir l could well imagine what was
taking place above me on the steps of
the Capitol, and while singing the IA
miliar hymns which are interviewer with
my earliest and most sacred memories.
many reflections were aroused, promi-
nent among which We're these two: How
truly enjoyable is an event in which
everybody. from the highest to the low
lest in the land. can have a part. even as
they share the glorious sunlight, without
feeling the difference in station. the pride
of wealth. or the stings OF poverty. From
this my thoughts Travelled on until they
rested upon the hope and longing which
must dominate every heart which the love
aF
church unity in this, our land; which
found such eloquent expression in the
prayer of the CruCihed: that they all
may be one, even as We are one"
And truly. as the mighty sound OF
many voices went up to heaven as n me-
j. not far away from any one OF US, and
in sacred remembrance OF the Holy ChIId
who came to earth with His message OF
peace TO men OF good will this cherished
hope seemed nearer TO realization than
ever before.
In olden times they prayed for the
peace OF Jerusalem and, perhaps in this
vast COnCoursc OF souls who gathered
about the community tree, an unvoIced
prayer asCended to the King of Kings for
unity In the church in America, because
in unity. there is peace.
Trusting that l may be privileged to
take part in another such glorious serv-
ice in the future. l am very truly yours,
ELLEN MCFARLAND.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
MORNING SMILES.
Suspicious.

A story is being told of lady who
called at a friends home one evening
recently. says Pearson's Weekly.
She found the house all right, but 1t
was rather dark. and she could not
ind the bell. After she had been fum-
bling about for some time the door
was suddenly opened from the inside,
and a severe-looking maid stood in the
doorway, regarding her with a sus-
picious eye.
The caller Strengthened herself up
with a Jerk "Oh. is Mrs. So-and-so at
home" she asked.
The maid, who had evidently just
recognized her in the gloom, answered
hurriedly: "Oh, yes. yes. Come in.
please" Then she added in a conf
dental whisper: Il thought it was
somebody stealing the doormat"'
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Some "High Cost" Items.

Most householders, it is a safe as
;crtion, interpret the term high cost
Of living as generally descriptive of
.hc advance in prices of bread and
meat and potatoes. If asked for a
more comprehensive definition they
would doubtless include other things.
but, as rule, they would end with
food, clothing, and possibly house rent.
Undoubtedly prices, of meats espe.
rially, have advanced tremendously in
The last decade. Pork and its prod
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
EVERY SATURDAY
Our Motto; If you see it in The Big
STICK, it isn't necessarily 80.
Strength and Beauty.

Francis Michael Finley. Of our
neighboring village, Georgetown. is
a NimrOd Of nal rcPute. Frank 5
studio and garage bear testimony to
his Trowess in numerous trophies OF
the hunt. including stuffed heads OF
turkey gobblers, tails Of rabbits,
co1combs. rigsknuckles. as well as
elephant tuAs, bull moose anuers.
rhinosceros horns. ostrich plumes,
and other savage and untamcd i'm
pedimenta. On account Of his phys
ical Apollonian symmetry and per
fection and his HerCulean strength
and Demosthenian eloquence. Frank
has been sought high and low BY
Chautauuua managers as a headhner.
Frank fully believes in the future Of
Washington and will not desert US
He wishes all a prosperous and HI
larious New Year.
SAM KIMBERLEY, D. ].
O'CONNELL, HERMANN.
JACOBSON.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Welcome All.

Judson WeIliTcr. that staunch
standpatter. has received lengthy
night letter from T. r. in which
this singular person describes in a
Straightforward manner how warmly
he WAS received in Chill and how
hot he found the climate The gath
ercT Of fauna. fiona, and tama did
not taTy very long on acco'Int OF
pressing engagements He wishes
his friends, Penrose. Crane. Barnes,
and Others a ripping and roaring
New Year.
JOHN CALLAN GARDNER,
gibson OLAUGHLIN.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

The first words Charles
said Chugchug Although those quite obsolete
always frequent the then existent Of the people who
there Nj. Miller instantly eccentric and fad
In his opinion anything in the 5 a fad
Everything 5
If can't afford a ford affords ford
able quality inconsistent modern civilization Ms
Of Judgment
Some Of Mr. Miler's opinions worth jottng down
The man or thing that can't automobile is not worth
WHILE he said Every Of beshps ought least
for the commander While Gilbert and Sui
vAn the high
"Ashps helpless without Aeropanes their
with 'em.
ut only question pao will give
the automobile Nobody Of golf without
Sooner later chess players will n,ed en-" In the picture Mr. Miller
Is playing golf from a
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

Austin Cunningham, one Of the
star reporters on The Big Stick, has
thrown his hat in the ring down in
the Lone Star State. and. with the
moving eloquence Of Archy Mating
Icy. The Boy Orator of the Rock
les" who is to take the stump for
him, will chrysaliZe into a Capito-
linisn Solon who will not only be
ornamental but useful as well. and
will enjoy the unanimous consent Of
the Press GaIlerynians. Go to il,
Aust, and a bright and cheerful
New Year 10 you and yours,
CHARLEY NJ. CLARK.
Author Of The Pacific Coast, Its
Dangers and Pitfalls"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

giving a detailed account of the af-
fair. and graciously accorded us
fun credit. &c, &c. There are lots
Of papers that would not be rs
broad and fair and Just. but not 50
here in OF enlightened community.
No. not 50. We wish you a most
frolicsome New Year. and lots Of it.
SIMON, BLACKSTONE. SAN
TELAIANN, WHITE. RU-
DOLPH, GUIDE. KAUFMAN.
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fSZyy!2zZs2 si1zzzzzs

Lilianthal. and a. LiIianthal. New York:
4. l.. Robinson. Norfolk, Va; Gordon
L. Johnson and Roy Thompson, Corsi-
cana, Tex; Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Loeb,
Brooklyn, y. Y; Mrs. Henry Dreher
Mr Henry Dreher. Judge c. W. CoIlister
Mrs. c. w. COllister, and Mr.. and Mrs
F. ". Bruch. Cleveland. Ohio; G A
lnnes, Charleston, 5. C.; Dr. and Mrs 4
Stein, New York; c. +. Lewis and wife
Chicago; Sidney c. Rosenberg, New
Haven, Conn; William w. Randolph and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis P. Bo-
SEQ, New York. and L. L. Brice and
wife. Columbia. S {.
Shoreham-Dr. and Mrs La r. Col
grave, Elmira, y. Y: Alex Humphrey.
WarrentOn, Va. Mr.. and Mrs. c. V. Kip
and William V. Kip, New York: E R
Reydon. Bloomington. Md; Lieut. Col
L. NJ. KOehler, L. :. y: J. V. l. Find
ley. Oakland Mills, Md.
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Good Luck.

1t is with intense grief and sad
Messing sorrow that We miss that
promising youngSter. the College
News launched upon the temPesr
tuous and treacherous SEA Of public
favor by that fearless and enhancing
Is well as Haunting and piratical
truubadour. Merry Nat. We fear
lest his iron nerve Is suffering from
electrolysis and has rusted in spots
and neads a coat Of white lead Of
lurid red to prevent it from utter
collapse and noiseless vamooscity.
Yes. we fear lest. A most joyful,
brimful New Year.
BESEMAN & WORLEY,
The Two Dromios."
Joint authors of "Acribus Initiis,
Incurioso Fine"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Prosperity Galore.

Twas the morn after Nmas, and,
like all enterprises having their
source in the fecund, fruitful. and
fertile as well as brilliant and lumi-
nous brain Of The Big Stick. the
Community Xmas Tree celebration
proved a huge siccess, TO the great
delight Of the big and little ones.
Our contemporaries issued Extras"
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Heard in Hotel Lobbies.

Il witnessed your Community Christ
mas Tree celebration Wednesday" said
Harvard l. Mansion. Of Brooklyn. who
stopped in Washington over Christmas.
and il certainly was beautiful. 1t was
one of the neatest affairs ever gotten
up. and every minute was filled with
pleasure
John Philip Sousa spent Christmas at
the New Willard. Mr.. Sousa is one OF
the foremost trap shooters in this Coun-
try, and has won many valuable prizes
with his gun. Early this week Mr.. SOusa
won the silver cup for amateurs at the
White Marsh Valley Country Club. with
a score OF ninety-eisht.
Mr.. SOusa will take part in the winter
handicap shoot at Hot Springs, Va.
Later he will go TO Henderson. y. c..
where his kennels are located. 10 shoot
quail.
Judge and Mrs. c. NJ. CoIIister. of
Cleveland, Ohio. are stopping at the New
Willard for a few days Judge Collister
is on a sightseeing trip with MIR. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Bruch, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Dreher.
George J. Book. of New York. is reg
istered at the Raleigh. Mr.. Book is
greatly interested in Washington's parks.
and said yesterday that the Capital had
the most beautiful parks in the country.
J. c. Dasen. OF Boston. stopped over
in Washington yesterday on his way to
New Orleans. Mr.. Dasen is an ardent
admirer of George Stallings, who last
season managed the Boston Braves in
the National League. ''StallinCs really
developed a good team. and with an even
break in luck will make the Giants and
Pirates hustle next season. said Mr..
DGsen last night.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
FOiIrl.

klum the CINCINNATI Inquirer.
Detective Burns, the famous sleuth.
entered the offiCe with a sneer on his
face.
You sent for me to test my ability"
he said. Il am at your bidding. can
do anything"
Then follow the fashions for a
month and keep track Of them" we
announced.
With a cry Of anguish the baffled
sleuth bowed his head in shame.
lie recognized the impossible.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
He Took Il with Him.

From the New York sun.
Horace T. Eastman, the inventor of
the locomotive pilot, said the other
day:
This morning l was sitting nj a
drug store waiting to get a prescrip-
tion filled, when n young Irishman en-
tered.
The Irishman pointed to a stack of
green CASTLE soap and said:
'Oi want a lump o thot.'
Very well. sir said the clerk. Will
you have il scented or unscented?
"'OTu take ut with me- said the
Irishman."
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
BOSTON Hotel Changes Hands.

Boston. Dec. 26.-The Hotel Lenox has
been purchased by the associated trust
from Merry & Boomer. the present
owners. The hotel is an eIeven-story
steel building. The purchase includes
the sale of $500 square feet of land
valued at 100000
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

A minister's Bible stopped a bullet fired
at him the other day. The deck of cards
that served the same purpose during the
war will now have chance to take
much-needed rest.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

When President Wilson starts break
ing up that community of interests he
must remember that the Community
Christmas Tree is one of the good trusts.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

1t takes a cautious man until middle
age TO form opinions, and then he spends
the rest of his life getting rid Of them.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
Jake's bad Luck.

Prom the Pln Mall Gazette.
Here" said the proprietor of the
place, lis a little gift for you and Jake.
Each bottle is finest old kentucky rye.
You drop in at Jake's on your way and
give him his. will yOu?"
Sure" replied the grateful one.
on his way he fell and broke one
bottle.
Poor Jake" he murmured. picking
himself up.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

The G. o. P. leaders feel greatly en-
couraged over the fact that very few
Teddy bears were sold this Christmas.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27

We meant to ask Santa Claus. If We
had seen him, If he saw either Cook or
Peary at the pole.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-27
MR.. ROOSEVELT IN CHILE.
Sentiment Charged to n Few
ExcItabIe People.

To the Editor: With reference to the
Information given in Your issue of Yes
terday concerning the reception to Mr..
Roosevelt IN Santiago more than a month
ago, permi: me to make the following