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The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

together. these give 1880 years for the
full Julian period. which, to square exist
ing calendars, had to be made 10 beein
nearly 50oe years before Christ. A com
picated way that easily might have
been avoided had they known enough
to stick to and abide by facts.
Italy. the country of ''Portia," has
also been the first land, as far as
am able to ascertain. to- boast of a
fully qualified woman lawyer. Maria
Pellegrina Amoretti. who was born in
1855 at Oneglia. displayed such a great
| aptitude for learning that the Queen
of Sardinia took charge of her educa-
ton. When old enough 10 choose
career she expressed a wish to study
law at Paris. The authorities at the
Sorhonne gave her every encourage
ment and she actually took the degree
! of doctor of laws at the remarkably
early age of twenty-one. For this she
was crowned publicly by the rector
Of the university with a wreath of
laurel entwined with links of gold and
| silver.
1t was expected that the lady would
plead in the courts, and no objection
would have been raised to her doing
so. but she confined her legal practice
to giving written opinions. She also
wrote some law books of considerable
merit before her death, when she was
barely thirty years of age.
At the present time there are no
women lawyers in Italy, the only
countries where they are allowed to
practice being France, Switzerland.
Finland. Sweden, Holland, Egypt (of
all lands), Canada, Australia, and
New Zealand.
Cyfarthfa Castle. the domain of the
has been purchased by the Corporation
Of Merthyr Tydvil and is to be used
for educational purposes. The man
sion which had been closed for several
years. was built in the 30s of the
last century by Mr.. William Crawshay.
the ironmaster. and is said to have
cost 100000. The house was built on
hill overlooking the once famous Cy-
farthfa ironworks- The park, in which
is a lake. is open to the public.
Cyfarthfa Castle was dismantled
some years ago after the Crawshay
family ceased to reside there. and the
Crawshay family in Gilmorganshire.
large cellar of wines was sold by auc-
ton at Bristol. FLANEUR-
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
THE POLITICAL SITUATION

The attempt to make political CAPT
tai out of the attitude of the Demo-
cratic administration toward the manu-
facturers presents an interesting topic
for consideration.
1t has been assumed since the ad-
ministration came into power that the
manufacturers would league themselves
together to cast discredit upon the tar
if legislation. President Wilson has
not hesitated to intimate that such &C
ton would be taken and has limited at
some measure OF reprisal Chairman
Underwood has been even more def
mite In the debate which marked the
final vote upon the tariff bill in the
House he announced that il manufac-
turerS threatened to reduce the wages
OF labor because OF adverse legisla
ton in Congress. the Bureau of For
eign and Domestic Commerce has
the power TO walk into their Offices
and ascertain whether there is real
reason for their cutting wages of their
labor. or whether it is merely a sell
fish attempt to put money into their
own pockets" Not only this, but he
asserted that if there should be an
effort to grind labor in the interest
of Republican politics there is bu-
reau OF this government that is going
to ascertain the reason why"
Secretary Redfeld has been equally
emphatic In an address TO the menu
bers Of the National Association OF
Employing Lithographers he quoted
the words OF a warning circular issued
by that association in which workmen
were told that a reduction of the tariff
meant lower wages and might also re-
suit in longer hours OF work. Mr.
Redhed, in reply. gave notice that 1T
may become the duty OF this depart
ment to inquire into the business meth
DDS OF the employers All of these
declarations. closely following each
other. have naturally aroused wide
>pread attention Already there has
been much said. and it is evident that
the last word has not been uttered.
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Can the Law Be Enforced?

There is much virtue in an if
If government inspectors can walk into
the offices of manufacturers and Sue
cessfully pry into the operations of
business, then. indeed, the Democrats
hold a club with which they can really
| threaten.
1t looks as if the Democrats were
indulging in a gigantic bluff. Secre-
tary Redfeld cannot, upon his own in
itiative, investigate the inner workings
OF manufacturing firms. He must
wait, according TO the terms of the
law, until he is required to do so by
the Presidents or one of the houses
of Congress. Even should he receive
the requisite direction, the best author
tiles at the Capitol agree that, like the
famous army, he would march up the
hill and then march down again. The
very first inspector who walked with
a probe into the office of manufac-
turer would be met by the provision of
the Constitution that the right OF the
people TO he secure in their persons,
houses. papers, and effects against I'm
reasonable searches and seizures, shall
not be violated" No search warrant
could be issued because sufficient cause
could not be alleged. The government
inspector might be invited to leave the
premises, but if he should be forcibly
elected he would have no redress.
A manufacturer who reduces the
wages of his workingmen may COM
NIT a crime, but it is not one for
which he can be prosecuted, nor even
investigated. He may be guilty of
closing his factory, but there is nothing
in the law against such action. What.
then. becomes of the assertion that
there is in the government a bureau
which has the power to walk into
the offices OF the manufacturers and
ascertain private facts? 1t is mere as
sertion. and nothing more. Should a
case he taken into court the decision
Of the United States Supreme Court
in the Hallet Kilbourn case. uphold
ing the inviolability OF private books
and papers. would be invoked In the
famous case of Boyd, the New York
MERCHANT charged with defrauding the
customs revenues, the Supreme Court
held, in an opinion by Justice Bradley,
that the books OF the accused could
not be used against him to establish
his guilt. 1t is easy to see, therefore,
that as soon as the situation is thor
oughly underStood-aS it certainly will
be if the Democratic administration
attempts to carry its threat into eff
feci-the Democrats will be found to
have bitten off larger morsel than
they can chew
1t is curious that this proposition
for a governmental inquiry into pri-
vate affairs should come from Demo
Gratis, who, as a party, have always
been strong opponents of Federal in
reference and stanch upholders of in
dividual liberty. Surely we have
come upon strange times.
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Nor. Truck Farmer. Coming.

Alabama is much better known In
the North now than formerly as an
inviting field for the truck farmer,
said Samuel T. Wilder. of Chicago.
I have never been a farmer myself
but / frequently meet Northern people
who have been TO. Alabama and who
are interested indirectly in agriculture
and they speak most favorably OF this
State from an agricultural point OF
view.
There are many homeseekers who
are looking southwark. and with an
organized effort on the part Of the land
owners hereabouts Alabama viii get
a good share of them
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
The Law Authorizing Investigations.

The law under which the Democratic
administration expects government Of
hcials to walk into the offices" of
manufacturers has had an interesting
history. Ii shows how the wheels of
legislation and politics merely turn
round and round.
When the Bureau OF Labor was Gre
ated, in 1888, the Mills tariff bill was
about to pass the House The Demo
Gratis then took the same position
which they hold today. Although they
knew that the Mills bill could not pass
the Republican Senate, they claimed
that the manufacturers were in league
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

Cruel, cruel, Cleveland! Actually said
boys. stole our signals, called out never
touched second" and otherwise NAL
treated the young men who draw rich
pay for representing Washington in the
national pastime. Pity It's, and even
are OF a race of Quakers here in the
Capital. Otherwise we would resent such
plain violation of the articles of agree
ment.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Brief Decisions.


Satan might be defeated in some of his
enterprises IL he used fewer DISCUSSES.
The traveller who does not absorb
knowledge might better remain at hom-.
1t is always pleasing to see the dove OF
peace alight. and the recent Bryan-Clark
burial of weapons of war was impressive.
But both Bryan and Clark know where
the weapons are buried, and four years
Is not an age to wait.
Many who complain o. the high cost OF
living mistake luxuries for necessaries
1t may be necessary to fabricate In d.
plomacy, but business II another institu-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
GOLD.


JOHN A. JOYCE.
Gold is still the shining God
Worshiped on this sordid sod.
Ruling home and church and state.
Grzprled by the small and greatl
Greed for gold inspires each man
In his thought and act and plan,
How to get from hour to hour
Money and its royal poverl
All the strikes and war of earth
Have their hate and life and birth
In the soul Of young and old.
Grasping constantly for gold!
Love and mercy take their fight
With the God Of GOLD, In sight
When our tyrant nature rcigns
Far the dspss Il earthly pinsi
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Dickering for Talent.

My wife has adopted a scheme useo
by these baseball managers"
How now?'
she is carrying on negotiations with
our neighbor. Mrs. Y nbat."
About what?'
My wife wants to trade our Isundress
and a couple OF housemaids for Mrs
wombat's star cook; but Mrs. Womba,
wants a bonus"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

New Orleans did lose the Panama
Canal Exposition, but what of that, she
has been awarded a contract for furnish
ing 100 mules for the Panama Canal o
sasaraci
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

Fine head-"Mexican Congress Consents
to Loan" Yes; and pays per cent for
IT, and under the circumstances is glad
to take 90 cents, American, on the dol
lar
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

If you have imagination. stretch it to
the point of being able to see Senator
Ollie James up in an aeroplane-then,
indeed. you have imagination.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
I He Could Talk.

A Washington society dame was receiv-
ing an Indian chief and she wished to he
very gracious As he approached. she ex-
tended a beautiful hand and grunted in
gutteral monotone: How
II am quite well, thank YOU" responded
the red man.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

And they might have been welded in
the little church around the corner, -
at half the price and without a 1.-THE
of the fuss and the feathers.
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they are not going TO reduce wages
or close their factories merely to help
one political party or injure the other.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

Abe Martin might well remark What's
become OF the man who used to buy
5000 shares ot stock on Wall Street al
most any dayTs
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Parks to be made of squalid blocks"
Object. why not grass and other green
things.
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4 Prerequisite.

From Judge.
Where should you advice me to g
for my vacation
why not try Shoreville7"
"Csn have a good time therer
"Yes, II you take 1t with 700"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
Returninr the Compliment.
An Awkward situation,

Use time lightly and he'll deal gently
with you.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

II want to get some complexion powder
for my wife. but L forget the name of the
brand"
Does it look like the kind on my
cheeks" asked the pretty salesgirL
TT does" said the man. And II l
could taste II, would be perfectly sure"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

1t begins to look as II it might be a
fight on the tariff line, IF it takes all
summer"
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25

why doesn't Austria chastise None
negro?'
How is 1t that small boy can throw
stones at a man and get away with it?'
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
A Popular Present.

Something new in wedding gifts
Would be the greatest of all boons.
It's said that brides this year will get
Eleven thousand berry spoons.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-25
In the Discard.

PA, what is a discredited statesman"
"a politician who is so thoroughly down
and out that he can't even sell a maya
zine article"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
Washington and Liquor.
From the Boston Herald.

While 1 am not inclined to accept. too
seriously the statement that the White
House is to be strictly dry under the
Wilson administration, the report IL quite
in accordance with present tendencies in
high official circles in Washington and
elsewhere. 1t is not likely that the Presi-
dent will carry teetotalism to such an
extreme: as was in vogue under the regime
Of Mrs. Lucy Webb Hayes. He ID too
cosmopolitan for any such parochialism
as. that.
IL is interesting to review the history
of official society in Washington. and 20
see what changes have come over II With
respect to indulgences OF this character.
Reading descriptions Of social functions
Jefferson and Madison. one is struck with
the prevalence of the use OF liquors.
Cakes, wine and punch were the refresh
ments regularly served where the great
ladies -congregated. AT Mrs. Madison's
party the ladies' drank. punch until they
felt In good humor, for dancing 10 q
note concerning the polite
customs in those days Jenersons costly
varieties Of French and Italian wines and
Madeiras constituted one OF the diStinc-
tive features of his administration Aico-
Temporary historian says OF President
Madison that he was of the opinion that
was the most delightful Of all
wines when drunk in moderation, but that
more than a few glasses produced a head
ache next morning. Accordingly, It was
Madisons rule to serve champagne to his
guests Saturday evenings only. in order
that the effects Of excessive indulgence
might be worked on at ones leisure sun
day.
Coming down to later days, who that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
City Upon the Water.

From he New York Msil.
! The rivers flowing through Canton,
China, have upon their waters practically
a separate city, composed Of about $780,
600 persons, living on sampans and house.
boats. These floating homes are moored
together in such way that streets and
squares are formed, through which the
tradesmen ply their wares. Kitchen boats
move along the liquid thoroughfares, bar
beers and doctors paddle about ringing
bells. There are Ash boats, clothing
boats. vegetable boats. and even floating
biers to convey, the dead to earthly
graves. There are floating hotels. float
Ing restaurants. floating dance halls, and
even floating leper boats. from which
emerge pathetic figures who hold out
trays for aims.
The inhabitants OF the city never marry
with the shore folks and seldom even
land. In some cases the men get occu-
pations ON shore, but this is rare. and
they chiefly make a livelihood by dredg-
ing for coal dropped by passing steamers
or by searching for articles lost over
board by tourists.
Each sampan with its scant twenty feet
shelters under its bamboo roof om six
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04

The living and bed rooms in these
homes, in color schemes and decorating, will
bear close inspection. There are open fire.
places in parlor and one upstairs living ROOM
both of the latter having unusually large,
wide bay window, affording plenty of light;
in fact, every room is bright and CHEEKY (they
were built for her comfort) all rooms highly
polished parquetry floors, and are finished in
rich mahogany and white. You will not find
as big home value by thousands of dollars
as you get in these homes.
YOU MUST SEE THEM YOUR
SELF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04

knew Washington Of half or quarter of a
century ago does not remember the prev
aleuce OF the drinking habit in Official
in the restaurant at the Capitol where all
kinds OF liquor were served. When 1t
was proposed to prohibit it there was q
loud protest heard. not only In Washing
ton but wherever similar privileges -four
ished, unlicensed and unchecked. The
anti-liquor movement was denounced as
"a crank manifestation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
A Fast Car.

From Harper's Weekly.
How fast is your car, Jimpson?" asked
Harkaway.
Well said Jimpsop. 1T keeps about
six months ahead OF my income gem
orally" .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
Small Cash Payment and
$3.50 Per Month
A Brief Description:

lei tSeviceIns
back ndfLee
and
feet O' io"' anu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
ON the Boston Transcript

From the Boston Transcript.
She-Have you any strawberries?
Dealer-Yes'm. Here they are, a quar-
ter q box.
She-Goodness! isTheyrs miserable look
ing, and so green.
Deaier-I know, num- hut there amt
enough in a box to dss you any harm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
Kitchen Arranged so as to Make Housekeeping Easy

In constructing the kitchen we have util-
lied all available space for comfort and con-
venience. For instance, the back porch on
this floor is inclosed in glass and thoroughly
screened Enclosed in glass for protection
against the cold weather and screened to
keep the flies out in summer This is ad-
mirably adapted for use of plants and flowers
The gas range is of latest and best type.
Extra large china closet. which occupies the
largest part of one side of kitchen There is
an abundance of light coming from both
sides Of the house. With such kitchen,
housekeeping is made lighter and hence
easier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04

to a dozen people. II IL q rude one-room
affair and In most cases extremely dirty.
Over the stern IL usually hung q basket,
where squawking poultry and squealing
pigs bcwail the fates that cast them into
such cramped quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04

FOR SALE GREATEST BARGAIN IN. THE
NORTHWEST.
In the fashionable section on q wide, through
street, near 21st and p.
Out-of-town owner must sell handsome
dwelling which cost Sl2 500.
PRICE NOW $3.50.
Renting for $50 month.
The house could not be built for $500. On
valuable lot; southern exposure.
Very handsome mont of br6wnseoue and rsd
brick.
Three stories, cellar. Reception hall plan.
Immense closets
beautifully nnished house.
This 10 undoubtedly the greatest value ever
offered IN this 'swelr' location.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX, lsl2 New Yosk ave. -,
4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-04
Combination Longing and Sleeping Porch

Sleeping porch entire width Of house
glass inclosed and fully screened making
a most delightful place for the housewife
during the day, where she can enjoy the
fresh air and sunshine-the kind of place you
have in mind in doing your fancyworlS, sew
ing or reading, which makes work genu-
inc pleasure. This part of the house was
planned by the architects for her comfort
during the day-NOT. TO SPEAK OF
HEALTHFULNESS OF SLEEPING
OUT OF DOORS, WHICH IS RECOG-
NIZED BY LEADING PHYSICIANS TO
BE CONDUCIVE TO GOOD HEALTH.
We want you to see this added feature
You'll be interested ..,~
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-08

We believe that Pres. Huerta is go
ing to have trouble over pacifying
Gen. Zapata, since Zap is shooting
peace emissaries as fast as thew visit
him. We're still willing to bet on
Zap as the real thing in rebels. )
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-04-08

Gracious" exclaimed Mrs. Good
ley. Just listen to that clergyman!
Pm positive he's swearing. Evidently
he's missed his vocation" mo-" re-
piled her husband; Il think it was his
train.''
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-12

4 EXICO CITY. July 12.-In this,
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-12
Copyright. 1913, by Frank C, CarDenter)

Copyright, 1913, by Frank C, CarDenter)
result was that political parties were
practically eNtiuguished by his long
reign.
When AIadero became president 1t
was with promise of reorganization.
lie preached reform and equal rights to
all, and he succeeded in planting the
germs Of discomfort among the com
mon people. He preached but he did
not accomplish, and his non-accom-
pllshmenr was one of the elements Jnat
brought his overthrow. The new ad-
miuistration of Huerta is now preach
ing and promising, and parties are
again forming There may be another
revolution or so before order is brought
cut of chaos, but there is little doubt
out that the old Mexico has passed
away forever. and that a new one viii
eventually take its place.
Dividing the Big Estates.
Among the great questions which are
agltatlnE the country are those which
relate TO the landed estates and their
owners The people are beginning TO
realize that it is not right that 1000
families should practically own this
mighty territory. Mexico is divided
into enormous ranches, some OF which
contain millions Of acres and are
worth many millions of dollars. These
estates have been listed for ta~"+iOn at
many times less than their value A
property worth a million dollars In
gold will be assessed at 100000 and
enc worth 100000 may be assessed at
$4,000. For a long time there were no
taxes on unemployed lands, and the
great eJsates are still returned at such
a low valuation that their owners pay
practically nothing to the government
On the other hand, the small holders
are taxed to the full
The man who has a 200 acre farm
which may be worth $1,000, dares not
list IT for 800, as the discrepancy IS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-12

Electricity promises to be one Of the
greatest fields Of investment Of the
Mexico of the future This country is
admirably adapted to such a develop
menL We have here a high plateau
which slopes steeply down on both
sides 70 the sea giving US many rivers
with abundant water power. This is so
on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides
OF Mexico. know Of one river which
has 1000 foot fan. forming a series
OF oeSc6nts each OF which can be utjl-
lied There are other rivers and
streams Of large size which wiz de-
FelOp power and for which concessions
could be easily gotten.
As II Is now, we nave one power
plant within 80 miles Of Mexico City
which furnishes Zoe, 600 horsepower.
I nat plant Is now supplying the capi-
tai The falls of Juanacatlan have been
harnessed and there are other powers
on government rivers which could De
easily developed.
All that is necessary is 10 make out
your plans and lay them before the au-
thOrities, depCsiunE $500 in gold as a
bond for carrying them out That is the
granted in Mexico, and such cOnces-
sions can be acquired by the foreigner
just as wen as by the native. The de-
posts Of earnest money bear interest
at six Percent and they are returned
when the works are completed. The
government must, Of course, approve Of
the working plans before the conces-
sions are granted