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The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Radical Inaugural Changes.

Though the inaugural ball has been
omitted, the Inauguration OF President
Wilson will present some features out
of the ordinary. To begin with, the
Presidential reviewing stand and its
setting will be unique and different al
together from what was shown in this
respect heretofore.
The Presidents stand is located on
the sidewalk of the White House
grounds, and it forms an architectural
tribute to Washington and Jefferson.
The center, where President Wilson
will review the parade, is replica of
the entrance to Monticello, and the
overhead decoration is copied after
that OF Jefferson's home. The bay
window. in which Mr.. Wilson will
stand, is inclosed in glass. The two
wings extending on either side of the
Presidents stand arc constructed after
ihc design Of Washintgon's home at
Mount Vernon. Plain, square pillars
support the roof, which, in front, is
ornamented with railing of identical
finish with that which surmounts the
portico OF that historic structure.
White and green constitute the color
scheme of the inaugural committee, and
in order to carry this out everywhere
the iron fence of the White House gar
dens facing Pennsylvania Avenue has
been hidden by dozens of tall Virginia
ccdars set out in front OF it This was
not done to shut off the view OF the
White House. which thus will be entire
" screened. but to furnish a natural
background for the Presidential stand.
The Court of Honor, on the Southern
border of. Lafayette Square, has been
piIlared and rooted. The sum of
$4,000 has been expended upon these
two rough structures which are to be
used for few hours only. The Pres
ident's stand is official and can be oc-
cupied only by invitation; but the Court
Of Honor is public and any one has a
chance 10 buy a seat there. high or
low, from far or near The fact is,
that with the exception of the in
augural stand in front of the Capitol,
there has been made no special pro-
vision for the seating of members of
Congress.
We do not fail to mention that the
carpenters who built the stands have
respected to a marked degree the trees
and strawberries in the midst Of which
the structures had to be erected. Trees
protrude everywhere through the roofs
which thus here and there present the
effect of a roof garden.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Compromise on Jones' Works Bill.

The Jones' Works bill at present
seems to be occupying the center of
the stage, with the result that few arc
certain what the result will be if Con-
gress should pass upon the measure.
The authors of the measure declare
there would be 800, but do not say
whether these 800 would be allowed in
their present locations or whether it
would be possible to select in the en-
tire District the three hundred places
under the severe restrictions proposed.
If the latter is the case, it virtually
means that all the property now used
by cafes with buffet attachments, rs
we'll as the ordinary saloon, be closed.
The other side, backed by good au-
thority, openly declares that every
place where liquor IS now sold, out
side of hotels and clubs, with the ex-
ception of about seven, will be put
out OF commission.
If the latter statement is correct, or
even approximately so, the proposed
legislation is undoubtedly too stringent
for Washington with its cosmopolitan
population Congress knows, as well
as the ordinary layrran. that TO be eff
fective, legislation must be just and
backed by popular approval. The citi-
zens of Washington have not been
given the opportunity TO express their
opinion on such a radical change as
that under discussion Even now they
arc not familiar with all its provisions
The people OF the District arc no
different from those OF other sections
of the United States. All they ask for
is a square deal. Mr. Burlcson has a
substitute for the Jones-Works bill
that apparently would suit the people
of the District. 1t requires that sa-
looms be reduced to a ratio OF one TO
each one thousand OF population in
the District. or TO 33I. At present
there are 4oS. 1t further provides for
a material increase in the license tax,
graded scale beginning at 500 and
until an annual license of $500 has
been reached. This The Washington
Herald believes would meet the hearty
approval of the people of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
HEIRS SEARCH FOR GOLD
in HOME OF RECLUSE
Judge Wright, Of Washington, Will
Receive Share of Woman Miser's
Estate, Says Dispatch.

Special to The Washington Hrrah.
Cincinnati, Feb. 25.-Five rooms filled
with a collection of old tin cans bones.
rags, rusty wash boilers. women's dis
carded hats. old tinwarc. and trash OF
all kinds confronted the heirs of Mary
J. Allen, who died recently at Speer s
Hospital. when they went 10 her home
at 1c2 West Fifth Street. Newport, Ky.
to search for a large amount of money
supposed to have been secreted about
the house.
Although she was the owner of three
double houses and five residences In
Newport, which furnished her an income
of $40 a month. Mrs. Allen lived the life
of a reclusc in destitute circumstances.
It developed during a hearing In the
contest over the selection of an admin
istrator, that Judge Thew Wright, of
Washington. is one of the heirs, being
nephew by marriage. Alice and d.
Thew Wright are also among the heirs.
Justice Wright, last night refused to
make any statement concerning the
above dispatch. He declared that he
had received no word of the death of
any relative.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Marble Palaces and Lunchroom Kings

The lunchroom kings who live II
marble palaces will now organize :
lodge OF sorrow. The hotel manager:
who spend their days in clipping cou
pons and their nights in consuming
terrapin and champagne will now cease
their labors and drown their sorrows
in plebeian beer There is a cloud
in the sky. Congress may enact a law
that they shall not increase their rates
during Inauguration week.
1t is sad moment, and we join in
the universal gloom. Not for a mo-
ment, however. do we admit that there
is the slightest necessity for the pro-
posed legislation. Everybody knows
that there is wide margin of profit
in the festive pie when it is rctailcd
at 5 cents slice, that a cup of coffee
may be dispensed for nickel without
loss, and that there Is the basis of a
comfortable fortune in a roll and q
silver of ham at half dime. In fact
the lunchrooms are among Washing
tons most prosperous institutions. Con-
tent with the profits that accrue at
regular prices, the proprictors of these
places would never seek to unduly en-
rich themselves at the expense OF the
hungry patriots who will como to wit
ness the Inauguration of a Democratic
President.
Nor would the hotel managers TIL
dertake to gouge any visitors. Heaven
forbid the thought! Being public-spir-
tied and unsel6sh citizens, they would
not for a moment think of raising
their already remunerative rates. The
suggestion that they considered the ad-
visibility of offering free entertain
ment to all who might apply may, OF
course, be dismissed as a totally un-
businesslike proposition. On the other
hand, it is utterly at variance with the
proverbial hospitality, generosity, and
courtesy of the hotel men to imagine
that the thought of an excessive tariff
ever entered their innocent minds.
So, let the crowds come, whether the
proposed law be enacted or whether it
fails. We stand upon the housetops and
cry aloud against extortion. We pro-
pose to buckle on our armor right here
and now and battle for the protection
of the simple and unsuspecting strang-
ers. Around their hard-earned pennies
we draw the awful circle of our might,
investing them with sacred guardian
ship. Upon our Haunting banners we
inscribe a Scent piece of pie and with
that stirring battle cry, "a sandwich
for a nickel" We shall so forth and
conquer.
No. our lunchroom kings have mar
bic palaces enough already. They shall
have no more. Here do we take our
stand and let the heavens fall
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
What MIR. Wilson Has to Face.

Nh Wilson will step into an un-
snviable inheritance next week, for he
will be called upon at once to decide
a number of important questions passed
by Mr.. Taft in the last days of his
regime To begin with administrative
matters, there is the Mexican problem,
which looms rather large upon the po-
litical horizon We venture to pre-
dict that the Wilson policy, on the
whole, also will be pacific, as he must
bc well aware that intervention i'll any
shape would be a risky thing. As long
As no lives of Americans arc lost, so
to speak. by official action, the main
issue is the ascertaininS of how great
an amount OF American capital is be-
ing jcopardized owing TO the unsettled
condition in that sccthing cauldron of
unrest. rioting. and rebellion.
No doubt Mr. Wilson will lose no
time in getting at the facts, whether
this country or Europe. in the aggrc-
gate, has more monetary interests and
investments in Mexico. which arc en-
dangered; and this may be taken as
forming largely the basis for further
steps. AS The Herald has argued be-
fore, all will reduce itself to question
Of dollars and cents, and either the
United States means to uphold sthe
hands Off policy laid down by the
Monroe doctrine, or allow other inter
csted nations to step in and act as
they see ft-for the protection of the
lives and property of their citizens in
Mexico.
Turning to legislative matters, there
is primarily, of course, the tariff. Mr..
Wilson has decided long ago to call a
special session of Congress, and SUBJ
stantial reductions in the schedules are
aimed at
Foremost in the foreign field is Gem
tral America The next administration
either will have to follow the Taft Cor
Knox policy of fostering trade, though
questionable as to a diplomatic value
(the much abused, though effective,
dollar policy, or assume a new atti-
tude which it may take years to bring
70 a successful issue-or at best start
all over again experimenting on the
basis of our responsibility and the Mon
roe doctrine.
The question of governing and oper-
ating the Panama. Canal, principally
the toll issue, will give the incoming
President many hard nut to crack. Is
the law exempting the eoastwise traf-
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Although Mount Vernon Oveun with Visitors Washington Does Not Per-
Company Interfere with Bun-Shansers and Young People
Stand Of Hn-An E1aetng Ma. for Those Who Were Slack
in Their Business Methods

fast was always early in the saddle and
off to his farms.
Only at table did he play the host
lingering over the wine to give and call
for toasts and relax in genial CONVEX
sation. losing. as the months passed by
, some of the deep gravity that had set
tied upon him in the camp. and showing
once more an enjoying relish for "a
pleasant story. an unaffected sally OF
wit. or a burlesque description" as In
the old days after hunting.
Strangers in Awe of Him.
Strangers were often in awe of him.
1t did not encourage talk in those who
had little to say to sit in the presence
Of a man who so looked his greatness
In the very proportions of his strong
figure even. and whose grave and steady
eyes so challenged the significance of
what was said.
Young people would leave OFF dancing
and romping when he came into the
room, and force him 10 withdraw. and
peep at the fun from without the door,
unobserved.
II was only among his intimates that
he was suffered and taken TO be the
simple. straightforward. sympathizinS
man he was. exciting. not awe. but only
warm and affectionate allegiance.
Inc general Win d AZ" -
champagne. got quite merry, Young
Englishman could report who had had
the good luck to he introduced by Rich
ard Henry Lee ''and. being with his
intimate friends, laughed and talked
good DEAL
Resumes the Old Life.
As much as he could. he resumed the
old life. and the thoughts and pastimes
that had gone with II.
Once more he became the familiar OF
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
CUTTERS HUNT FILBUSTERS.
Castro's Agents Have Outntted Ship
IL Report.

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 25.-United States
revenue cutters to-day were ordered to
search ports on the Gulf OF Mexico for
the steamship Manto. which agents OF
Cipriano Castro, former President of Ven
ezuela, are said to have fitted out as
a filibusterer to go to Venezuela.
1t Is said that three field pieces. a rapid
fire gun, and a number of rifles, and 75, 000
rounds Of ammunition were taken on the
Manto. Castro Is now on his way to
Havana. A significant coincidence is the
fact that Gen. Rafael Reyes. former Pres
ident of Colombia, is also on his way 20
Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26

With the spring the whole life OF the
world seemed to come pouring in upon
washington
Men Of note everywhere pressed their
correspondence upon him: no stranger
visited America but thought first of
Mount Vernon In planning where he
should go and what he should see: new
friends and old sat every day at his
table; a year and a half had gone by
since his homecoming before he could
note in his diary June 60, 1IS5): "Dined
with only Mrs. Washington. which, l
believe is the first instance of 1t since
my retirement from public life"-for some
visitors had broken their way even
through the winter roads.
All Roads Lead to Mount Vernon.
inventors submitted their ideas and
being said, everything that was being
where else, to Mount Vernon-till those
who knew his occupations could speak
OF Washington. very justly. as the
focus of political intelligence for the
New World"
He would not alter his way Of living
even in the face of such overwhelming
interruptions.
Sticks to His Business.
His guests saw him for a little after
dinner and once and again, II might
be- in the evening also; but he kept to
his business throughout all the work
ing hours Of the day; was at his desk
even before breakfast, and after break
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
RAILROAD BOND ISSUE HELD UP.
b. & O. Must Get Approval Of Utili-
ties Commission, Holds Judge.

Baltimore. Feb. 25.-Judge Gorter. in
the Circuit Court. decided this afternoon
that the B. & o. r. R. Co. could not
issue its sse,J00.o0o worth OF securities
without first getting the approval Of the
Public Service Commission.
In his opinion. he held. however, thss
the commission could not substitute its
Judgment for the judgment of the board
OF directors in passing upon the wisdom
of issuing the securities, but that the
commission did have power to prevent
over-capitalization or imitation and also
to see that the securities were honestly
law.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
T. R. APPROVES FUSION.
Refuses To Allow Trading With G.
o. p, However.

q. p, However.
New York, Feb. 25.-Theodore Roose-
welt, in a letter TO a local Progressive
leader to-day, declared that he will not
oppose the naming of a non-partisan
city ticket to be supported at the polls
this fall by Independent voters of all
political parties. The colonel stipu-
latcs. however, that there must be no
trading with the old political organi-
cations or bosses as to or for a divi-
sion of the places on the ticket or the
spoils of office.
II was explained at the Outlook Of
fee. where the colonefs letter was
made public. that a citizens commit
tee, composed of men who are promi-
nent but who are not associated with
the old political machines. will nomI-
nate an independent city ticket. which
will be supported by the Progressives
and by the Republicans also. There
will be no actual fusion or alliance.
but the Progressives and the Republic
cans will stand together in an effort
to elect an anti-Tammany Mayor.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Deposed Grand vixier Dead.

Constantinople. Feb. cs.-An uncon
firmed dispatch, received here to-day
states that Kiamii Pasha, the deposet
grand viziep of Turkey, is dead IL
Alexandria. Egypt The cause of hi.
death is said to have been a stroke OF
apopiexy. Kiamil Pasha and his cabine
were. ousted BY the revolt started b,
Enver Bey. which resulted In the assas,
sination Of Maxim Pasha.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Abysmal.

Hubert Ksttermsr, in Judge.
A flower among the maidens.
She came within the car:
Her face unmatched for beauty,
A figure more than par.
l sat. her charmed victim:
The widest hope had dawned-
Alas for wiles of Cupil,
Just then the maiden yawned.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
FAMILY OF TEN GAS VICTIMS.
Three Dead and Seven I'm Serious
Condition from Fumes

Marion, Ohio, Feb. 25.-Patrick Moran.
a locomotive engineer, his wife and son,
Emmett, aged five, were found dead, and
seven other members of the family in a
critical condition to-day, when Mrs
James Jenkins. a sister of Moran, entered
their home. Escaping gas was found to
have been the cause.
Lawrence, six, i'll with pneumonia, and
twin sisters, aged nine, are in such con-
dition physicians declared they cannot
recover.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26

his hounds at the kennels. and followed
them as often as might be in the hunt
al sunrise. He asked but one thing of
a horse, as of old, and that was to go
along. He ridiculed the idea that he
could be unhorsed. provided the animal
kept on his legs"
The two little children. a tiny boy and
a romping. nischievous lassie. not much
bigger whom he had adopted at Jack
Custis's death-bed. took strong hold upon
his heart. and grew slowly to an intimacy
with him such as few ventured TO claim
any longer amidst those busy days in
the guest-crowdcd house
Lafayette's Word Picture.
1t seemed to Lafayette a very engag-
ing picture when ne saw Washington
and the little toddling boy together
"a very little gentleman with feather
in his hat, holding fast to one finger Of
the good generals remarkable hand.
which $50 large that handy" was all the
tiny fellow could manage.
These children took Washington back
more completely than anything else to
the old days when he had brought his
bride home with her own little ones
He felt those days come back, too. when
he was on his horse in the open, going
the round Of good twelve miles and more
that carried him to all the quarters of
his plantation.
Again q Farmer.
Once more he was the thorough farm
cr, ransaoking books. when men and his
own observation failed him, to come at
the best methods of cultivation. Once
more he took daily account of the char
acter of his slaves and servants, and
OF the progress of their work. talking
with them when he could. and gaining
personal mastery over them.
Contracts for work he drew up with
his own hand, with a minuteness and
Particularly which were sometimes
whimsical and shot through with a
gleam of grim hunor.
He agreed with Philip Barter that IL
he would serve him faithfully as garden
er and keep sober at all other times. he
would allow him -four dollars at Christ
mas. with which to be drunk four DAYS
and four nights: two dollars at Easter.
to effect the same purpose: two dollars
at Whitsuntide. to he drunk for two DAYS:
dram in the morning. and a drink OF
grog at dinner, at noon and the con-
tract was drawn, signed. and witnessed
with all formality.
Philip no doubt found short shrift of
consideration from his thorough-goinS
master il there was any drunkenness
in the garden beyond the limit of the
eight days nominated in the bond, and
found the contract no jest in the end
for Washington had small patience and
no soft words for a breach OF agree
ment. whatever its kind.
He would help men in distress with
a generosity and wise choice of means
which few took the pains to exercise
but he had only sharp rebuke for care
lessness or neglect or any slackness in
the performance Of a duty. Men who
had cheated or sought to impose upon
him deemed him harsh and called him
a hard master, so sharply did they smart |
after he had reckoned with them
Tomorrow - Takes n Western
Trip on Horseback.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
ROW, ROW, ROW.
Big Rows, Little Rows, All Kinds of
Rows, Land In Hoboken.

New York, Feb. 25.-Mynheer Row
of Holland, the man who should have
written the words and music of the
ballad. Row. Row, Row." tipped the
eastern edge of Hoboken on end to-
day when he got OF the brave ship
Noordham with his twelve children
and eight grandchildren in line.
The crowd waiting on the pier
gaped in amazement as the wonderful
family trooped on the ship.
On the Noordham they occupied
seven staterooms in the second cabin.
They had a table all to themselves In
the dining-room. The Rows came
from Sondervan, and are going to Col
orado to raise fruit. vegetables, and
stock.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
INTOXICATION
BY GEORGE FITCH,
Author of "At Good Old Siwash."

Experts differ widely over the aues-
ton, when is a man intoXicated?' In
Boston a man is intoxicated whAn he
cannot pronounce the names of ten
Latin poets correctly. In New York q
man Is intoxicated at midnight on
Broadway. In st. Louis a man is in
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
YE COUNTRY EDITOR

When there's a sound OF minstrelsy
In Town Hall overhead,
They always pass admission free,
Ye Ed.
When people have a mufin fight,
Or give a little spread.
They're always careful to invite
Ye Ed.
When Old Subscriber. as of yore,
Drives In upon his sled,
lie leaves a tub OF butter for
Ye Ed.
His dollars, they are very few,
When everything is said;
But what's the good Of money to
Ye Ed?
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
February 20 in History,

February as. 1534.-Henry VIII is kicked
by COW.
February %. l53a-Oueen Elizabeth IN
vites William Shakespeare to address her
culture club on the drama.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
His Sarcastic FlinG.

II don't like to invite Mrs. Parvenu to
my bridge party. and yet she's a sure
loser and good pay?"
II don't think you are going to get her
money without her company" said the
sarcastic husband. What do you expect
her to do. frame your invitation and mail
you a check?"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26

toxicated when he attempts to step
over the trolley wires. In Milwaukee
very few people become intoxicated,
but a great many drown in the effort.
Intoxication is a good thing. because
II furnishes so many vacancies in busi
ness. thus enabling the sober young
man to climb faster.
lCbygrsht, lql,, b. George Msthsw AdanAl
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
FfRurfng Cp.

Can We get along on my salaryT'
Let's see." said the girl. We'll need
theater tickets, flowers. candy. Taxicabs
will be an item, and your club expenses
will amount to something"
Don't overlook clothes. rent, food,
light. and fuel" called her father from
the next room. They are items that
always crop up"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Better Give Cp Fish.

Some people are always prepared for
trouble which may not materialixe, like
the man who carried a raw egg wherever
he went
why must you always carry about a
raw eggT' asked a friend one day.
Because II Is such an excellent remedy
for fishbone in the throat"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
The Proportion.

What should one have for a Bohemian
supper
"Oh, a couple of links OF sausage and
a barrel of beer"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Anybody knowe

Why is It that bum vaudeville per-
former can always get q laugh by saying
a few words in German?
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26

Moscow cotton merchant, planning 10 spnd
AaiA, ~
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
Too Much.

You have to cater to the public"
urged the manager.
That may be-" responded Yoriok
Hamm. with dignity. but I decline to
stage any version OF Hamlet that winds
up with happy ending"
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
The Amateur Garden,

On garden seeds think I'll blow
A little cash.
I'll buy some. and proceed to grow
Some succotash.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
NO. As.

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