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The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
COMPILATIONS
~ GEORGE FITCH.
Author sf "As Coed oia siwasA..

J Compiexions are worn by everybody
but are most highly priced by women
who wouldn't be able to keep house
without one-at any rate not for a hus-
band.
A complexion consists of the hide with
which the face Is upholstered. II varies
in color from purple to alabaster, but
the most valuable complexion is a shell
like white with pink trimmings. With q
complexion Of this sort assisted by a
few deft dimples and no brains what
ever TO back II up from behind, a wom-
an can often go forth and accumulate
81. .ooo, 600 worth Of husband.
That Is about all compilations are good
for outside of theaters-acquiring hus-
bands. A fine, delicate complexion Is
more soothing to look at than a $500 900
painting or a Swiss sunset, and after a
man has gotten enthusiastic over il he
simply has to have 1t around the house.
Men do not get married on their COM
plexions. About all a mans complexion
ever does for him is TO lose him his job
now and then when II becomes too viru-
lent around the nose.
Compilations are of two sorts-per-
manent and detachable. After a natural
compilations has acquired season cracks
and the pink has faded out OF II. some
thing has to be done in the interest
OF art and the detachable complexion
is used. This comes in boxes and can
be put on with brushes. At night 1t can
be removed with a damp rag The de-
tachable complexion is immensely popu-
lar because 1t requires no caro- and can
be removed in a few minutes, whereas
the complexion that comes with the face
Is harder TO keep in order than a six
cylinder racing car.
A good complexion Is a great boon to
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
WILL MAKE NOTE
PUBLIC TOMORROW
Governments Reply to Protest Against
Canal Tolls to Be Issued
at Once.

Secretary of State Knox yesterday aft
ernoon announced that the text of his
reply to the British note of protest
against the Panama Canal tolls legis-
lation will be made public in the United
States and Great Britain simultaneously
tomorrow morning, following its presen-
tation to the British Parliament this aft
ernoon.
The Knox note was cabled TO London
Saturday and presented to Sir Edward
Grey, Minister for Foreign Affairs, last
Monday. IL was suggested by the Unit
ed States that the text of the note be
given to the newspapers OF both coun-
tries that night. for publication on
Tuesday morning. but Sir Edward OBJ
jcCted to this plan, because of his de-
sire to have the note go to Parliament
before its publication. The note was
also placed in the hands of Ambassador
Bryce in Washington
The State Department is anxious to get
the text of the reply to Sir Edward
Grey's note before the people of the
United States, inasmuch al il is the first
opportunity the administration has had
OF putting forth A complete statement of
the American side in the canal contro-
versy. IT is declared that an impartial
judgment of the merits of the contro-
Nersy is impossible until many additional
facts have been brought out, as has
been done in the Knox note to Sir Ed
ward Grey.
The Knox note is intended to narrow
down the questions at issue between the
two governments in regard to the Pan
anna Canal act, granting free tolls to
American ships engaged in coastwise
shipping. and it also undertakes to en-
tighten the British government as to Just
what is meant by "coastwise trade in
the law to which Great Britain has made
objection.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
Not Fair to Wilson Pledges.

The Senate is filibustering against
Mr.. Taft's nominations to office. There
is no disguise, no pretense that the men
named are not fit, and not a whisper
that Mr.. Taft as all Executive is not
exercising his constitutional functions
in filling these vacancies. The Office
brokers declare that a number OF Dem
ocratic politicians wish to put Dem
ocrats in the vacant places, and that,
therefore, it is proposed to prevent con-
iirmation ia political reasons.
Mr.. Taft has announced that he will
make no appointment TO such an i'm
portant post as the ambassadorship to
Great Britain, but will leave the task
to his successor. Tact and good sense
characterize that decision, but in the
ordinary course OF business the Senate
has no possible justification for hold
ing tip the nominations, il the nomi-
nee are capable men OF good char
actcr. for obstruction based solely on
political considerations is a plain con-
travention OF the constitutional func-
tion.
The particular injury which obstruc-
tionists arc responsible for is being
inflicted directly upon their own party,
and upon the incoming Wilson admins
tra,ion Gov Wilson doubtless is keen
to see the blow TO the moral weight
OF the Democratic party that the spoils
monsers arc unwittingly, or at least
rccklessly, aiming at the party.
BY this time the President-elect has
attracted the attention of the country
by hiS high resolves. At his birth
place in Staunton he dedicated himself
and his party to an unwavering, sim
gle-minded devotion to the nation, to
the realization OF the larger good. In
Chicago. with the eloquence OF an en-
,husiast. he erected standards OF con-
duct for the business man. for the
politician. for the public-spirited citi-
zen. which denoted d conception of
duty 50 lofty that it was regarded by
some as the day dream OF a closet
philosopher. What will the country be-
lieve as to his sincerity and the good
iaith OF the Democratic party. upon
which he must depend for the further
ancc Of his policies, il the exhibit OF
conduct consists OF a degrading scram-
hle ior Office and an abuse of power in
the attempt to seize the spoils?
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23

settlers Of his majesty's colony and
DOMAIN or virginia had possessed and
enjoyed all the privileges. franchises.
ana immunities at any time enjoyed by
the people Of Great Britain itself: and
that this. their freedom, had been ex-
phcitiy secured to them by their char
ters. to all intents and purposes as II
tney had been abiding and born within
lhe realm Of England that the taxa
ton OF the people by themselves. or
persons chosen by themselves, to rep
represent them was "a distinguishing
characteristic of British freedom. with
out which the ancient constitution" OF
the realm itself could not subsist: and
that his majesty's iege people Of this
most ancient colony had '.uninter-
ruptedly enjoyed the right OF being thus
governed by their assemblies in the
article of their taxes and Internal Do
lice" had never forfeited or reIinouished
IL. and had seen it constantly recog-
nfzed by the Kings and people of Great
B1tain"
An tncon,promisinE Conclusion.
Spoken as it was IN protest against
actual legislation already adopted by
Parliament in direct despite of all such
privileges and Immunities, this declar-
alton OF rights seemed to lack its con-
ciusion- The constitutional rights OF
Nirginians had been invaded what then:
Resolved, therefore. that his majesty's
hese people. the inha abItants OF this cot
ony. are not bound TO yield obedience
to any law or ordinance whatever de-
signed to impose any taxation whatso-
ever upon them. other than the laws
or ordinances of the General Assembly
aforesaid and that any person who
shall. by speaking or writing assert or
maintain" the contrary, shall be deem
ed an enemy of his majesty's colony"
Such had been the uncompromisinS
conclusion drawn by the mover Of the
resolutions
What other conclusion could any man
iraw II he deemed the coIonists men,
and proud men at that?
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
Justice to the Indian.

The Senate Indian Committee has
done well TO recommend an increase of
the appropriation for the prevention
and treatment of dangerous contagious
diseases among the Indians. The story
of the defamation of once populous
tribes by tuberculosis and trachoma
particularly has been revealed in a
startling way this year. The Public
Health Services surgeons have under
taken an extensive investigation of the
conditions which threaten to leave lit
tie or nothing of the red man whose
name was once synonym for virility.
Students of the Indian problem di-
vide generally into two classes. The
"sink-or-swim" school holds that the
Indian has been weakened by govern
mental control too long; that his vital
ity, industry, and initiative have been
sapped by enforced residence on
reservation. Give him the same oppor-
tunity and make him take the same
chances that white man docs, and he
will solve his own destiny, is the sink
or-swim" doctrine. On the other side
are found those who hold that the In
dams are national wards, INCAPABLE OF
caring for themselves, and ripe, once
the governmental protection is removed,
for exploitation at the hands of the I'M
scrupulous whites.
Regardless of the merits of these
theories, the Federal government has
a responsibility for the protection of
the health not only of the Indians
stricken with tuberculosis and ira
choma. but of the public, which may
be endangered through the spread OF
this disease. The 10000 which the
House appropriated was obviously too
little TO enable the government to cope
with the truly staggering situation,
which never would have been permitted
to spread to such an extent among any
body of citizens save the descendants
OF the original owners of this rich land.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
PETWoRTH CITIZENS MEET.
Lower steps on Georgia Avenue
Cars Causes Discussion.

At the monthly meeting of the Pet
worth Citizens Association Tuesday
night a heated discussion was caused by
the Introduction of 4 resolution asking
the Washington Light and Power Com
pany to lower the steps on its cars run
ming out Ninth Street and Georgia Ave
nue.. The resolution was referred TO a
joint committee of associations interested
in the matter.
Paul Lee Besh. former president Of the
association, made plea in defense of
the railway company, saying that il
could withdraw its present cars alto
gether il the people, made any objection
to them. W. II. Cromwell. who presided,
declared that the company could do no
such thing without the consent of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
e. W. Oyster offered a resolution -op-
posing the proposed road TO Gettysburg,
Ps.. IN memory OF Lincoln. lie favored
a Greek temple as the best memorial.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
CONNECTICUT BANK
TO GIVE 81 TO EACH
CHILD BORN In TOWN

New Haven. Conn. Jan. 22-It won't
be the fault OF the directors OF the
Orange Bank at West Haven. Conn. il
the rising generation of that town does
not develop into J. T. Morgans or Hetty
Greens.
The directors Of the hank met to-day
and announced that beginning to-mor-
row every person born within the cor
porate limits of the town would be
given a bank book with one dollar placed
to his credit and following the publica-
ton of this announcement the town au-
thorities held a special meeting and
adopted as slogan for the place: BE
born In West Haven and start life
right
The suggestion that the bank make
this step was made by the president of
the bank. Watson F. Woodruff, and the
remaining members of the board voted
to endow each tot who after to-mor-
row first sees the light of day in West
Haven. The treasurer was directed to
use the official return of births TO the
town clerks Office as his guide, and to
forward each book to the fond and ad-
miring parents without unnecessary de-
Law,
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
The Increased Army Budget.

The change of Democratic sentiment
with regard TO the army. as expressed
by an increase in the military budget
OF 100000 over that oil last year. is
significant in that it marks the CONVEX
sion of Democracy to the belief that
the maintenance OF an adequate mill
tary establishment is consistent. with
the progress OF civil liberty. an opinion
which is in sympathy with that OF the
public
While this is pleasing, it was not
unexpected, because party tradition
which denonces standing armies was
|quietly dropped in Democracy's last
years profession OF faith. Therefore,
we face almost phenomenon. TO- a
Democratic Congress provides more
cash for the army than did the Repub-
licans. whose ''cxtravagancc for the
army and navy" was fcrcely de-
nounced. \ Democratic President will
approve of il and a Democratic War
Secretary will cxpcnd the funds Truly,
times have changed. Democracy seek
ing to get into power. and Democracy
in power. seem to be two different
propositions.
Another thing equally significant is
that the present appropriation involves
no special legislation. nor docs it ap-
pear in the form OF bill with a
rider" attached to it. Thus, the old
Roman dictum once more proves itself
true. that IF two do the same thing, It
is not of necessity the same thing"
1t is fresh in the memory of all
that only year ago the Democrats
tried their best to curtail OUR mounted
force, but were prevented by Repub-
lican Senate Now the authorized
strength is left al it is. and more
cash is appropriated for its mainte-
nance
If Mr. Wilson's advertised progress
i've policy includes the maintenance Of
an army, modern and up-to-date, suf
ficient to garrison our possessions and
to make such a showing that its very
existence will be a standing memento
TO others to leave the United States
alone-in other words, to avert the
possibility of war-then he will find
universal support, whether the policy
be of Republican or of Democratic
origin.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
STA SMEN-REAL AND NEAR
By FRED c. KELLY

II is fascinating to listen to the con-
versation OF Representative Charles
Manly Stedman OF North Carolina. lie
is a tall. erect. white-haired gentleman
Of distinguished appearance. and his
language is always that Of a scholar.
His sentences are all framed with much
care and are noteworthy for their pol
ished diction. He never split an in
finitive in his life. Most OF his every
day talk might have been lifted right
from the Atlantic Monthly.
And yet. let him fall to discussing some
thing that he is not entirely in sympathy
with-the Progressive movement. for eN-
ample-lnd he can insert swear words
right into the midst OF his highbrow
phrases with an unexpectedness that is
startling. Immediately he apologies.
Il rarely use profanity he says, but
there are some things that annoy me
exceedingly" Then he resumes his
scholarly talk about one thing and an
other, and presently the discussion
brings him up to woman suffrage. let
us say. Again he departs from his regu-
lation phraseology to hurl few Nigor-
Gus. uncataiogued swear words-after
which. as usual. he apologies, explain
ing that while he rarely stoops 10 pro-
fame Language. there are some present
day tendencies that stir his ire to a
point where ordinary words do not tit.
He is individually the most scholarly
swearer in Congress.
Anybody standing at the right spot at
the right moment in the big Union Sta
ton here a few nights ago. would have
seen Representative Ben Johnson Of Ken
lucky performing an odd chore.
II wouldn't have looked so funny II
Johnson were not so tall and Of such dig
nified appearance. He stood by the big
gate where most Of the passengers were
coming from u train, and every few mo-
ments remarked. in a tone OF authority.
TO nobody in particular:
Right this way. Mandy: I'll take care
of you
Now. there wasn't anybody named
Mandy there. you understand. and every
body wondered why Congressman
should be standing there saying over and
over again: Right this way, Mandy:
I'll take care of you
What sense was there to a man doing
such a thing as that?
After he had said il many times. John
son went away. but in a couple Of hours
he was back again. repeating the same
line, with the same calm dignity as be-
fore.
People were puzzled
Yet IT was all simple enough.
The Johnsons had sent TO Kentucky for
a cook. yclept Mandy. They knew her
name, but that was all: they did not
even know for sure which train would
bring her. and she knew just as little
about them. But according to reports.
she was n wonderful cook who could
play culinary selections on a gas stove
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
What Constitution Means in Russia.

The Herald long ago announced that
The fourth Russian Douma would be
rcactionary, and that for this reason
negotiations for the making OF new
treaty with the United States would be
practically under the control of the
government. Now comes information
which goes 10 show that although the
Let's arc fewer in number than in
any previous Douma. the popular move
mcnt has developed 50 enormously that
il musi be considered as d factor IN
tho situation
The fourth Douma exhibits a gain of
IL seats by the party OF the Extreme
Right. The Octobrists, who made
rather feeble stand for constitutional
government. lost 50 seats. The general
division Is as follows: Right, I63; Cen
Ter, ~; Left, I25. The Socialists
considered, OF course, as a part of the
extreme LefD have II representatives,
as against I3 i'll the third Douma.
But these figures do not signify
much In the first two Doumas, which
were chosen after the revolutionary
movement OF 1905, the membership de-
clined to do the bidding of the gov
crnment. Both were briefly dismissed. the
Gar expressing his sorrow" at the
fact that he found it impossible to do
useful constructive work with their
help. Then came the election law of
1907. which guaranteed to return ma
JorIty for the government. Without
going into details OF this legislation. il
Is enough to say that its results were
only "On paper Although precise
statistics OF the late election are lacking
it Is evident from the popular ballot
that in the larger cities the radical
vote more than doubled In S.. Pc
:ersburg, for example, the percentage
increased from Ola TO 1912 per cent.
and IN Moscow from 9 per cent all the
way up TO 70 per cent.
The cause OF constitutional govern
ment thus really won a victory in Rus
sia. But until that which is merely
popular victory now later on be trans
formed into parliamentary victory, III
ever the people are sufficiently strong
and organized, they will more success
fully renew the fight for representative
government
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23

I just by car. producing Southern dishei
of rare quality and fragrance. She Wal
| too good a cook to lose, and she was no
| accustomed to finding street addresses
in strange cities.
And that was the reason why the dig.
nified Congressman went to all the train.
and cried out. every time he saw an abb,
| bodied colored woman:
Right this way. Mandy: I'll take cart
of you.
About half Of the United States Sena
tors are whimsical as bunch oil
soubrettes. II they 20 into the Senate
restaurant for their monday rations and
have to wait many moments before the
food SUPPLIES come. they grow extreme
" fretful and do not know what to dc
ewith their hands.
One day there happened to he a big
dish of apples on a table in the private
( Senatorial dining-room. where all could
help themselves. a number OF Sena-
tors did help themselves and sat peel
ing their apples while awaiting the ar.
rival Of their other food. as contentedly
az a child with a new picture book
So long as Senator had an apple tc
whittle, he was free from impatisnce.
Ever since then there has been a
l:ttle dish of apples in the private din
complaint of slow service.
one bright morning when Senator
Stone OF Missouri was a small boy
down in his native Kentucky. a couple
uf older boys asked him to join them
In a little adventure. promising to show
him something worth seeing. And they
kept their word.
He followed them to the edge of a
woods and across a little valley they
could see several thousand men engaged
in serious conflict. There sounded volleys
Of cannon and men fell dead and dying
The boys could not see all they wished
to, for they dared not go any closer.
hut il was a sight Stone regards as
the most noteworthy of his whole life.
II was the battle OF Richmond, Ky.
John Sharp Williams stepped out OF
the Senate chamber in response 10 the
card OF Bob Gates who is a Washing
ton correspondent Of distinguished ap-
pearance and much political Sapience.
Bob asked him a number of questions
and then, in parting. he asked
BY the way. Senator. have YOU got
a good. cigar about you?'-putting the
request under the head of unfinished
business
No. 7 haven't but one left-and I just
now bit the end of it preparatory TO
lighting it," replied John Sharp.
IF I'd just been sminute or two
sooner suggested Bob.
Not exactly" said the Senator The
fact is. when | started out here l bit
the end of the cigar just for fear you
might ask for IL"
Copyright, 1918. by Fred c Kelly. All rights re-
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 DAMAGE.
BLAKE Destroys stock In CisselI Flour
Warehouse.

Fire was discovered at us o'clock yes
terday afternoon in the storehouse oc-
cupied' by G. w. CisselI < Co., incor-
porated. Mt X and Thirty-third Streets.
Georgetown. The cause is unknown. The
total damage to the stock OF hay and
about $4,000.
Two alarms were sent in. and IL re-
quired about three hours hard work TO
completely quench the flames which
smoldered in the huge stacks of hay
The damage is covered by insurance. The
building Is owned by the washington
Railway and Electric Company.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
$50 PILGRIMS DIE IN FLOOD.
Moslems on Way to shrine Drowned
In Mountains.

Aden. Arabia. Jan. 22-Three hundred
and fifty Mosiem pilgrims, on their way
to the shrine in Mecca. were overwhelmed
by a mountain fcod near Yanbo to-day
and drowned.
The victims were caught in narrow
defile and were unable to fee when the
torrent burst upon them.
The unfortunate pilgrims were on their
way to the Mosque OF the Prophet In Me-
dina, which stands upon the spot where
Mohammed Is supposed to have died.
The prophets tomb also stands at Medina.
Thousands OF pilgrims annually go to
Medina
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
LINER WRECKED; CREW SAVED.
UIstermorc. baltimore TO Liverpool,
Breaks Back on Rocks.

Liverpool Jan. 22.-The liner Ulster
more. from Baltimore for Liverpool went
ashore on a sand bank at the mouth cf
the Merssy River to-day and broke her
back. ..
Two boats rescued the passengers and
crew. The loss is over $l.0Oo,0o0.
A pilot launch rescued the fifty MEM
bers of the crew after n thrilling battle
with wind and waves and during heavy
snowstorm.
The UIstermore was driven on ledge
of rocks by the heavy sea and the con-
tinual pounding broke her back, and she
is now regarded as a hopeless wreck.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23

About all 4 mans compe1iou ever does is lose
him = Job now and then"
woman has to spend a couple Of hours
a day putting on her complexion, re-
adjusting It wherever she can ind a
mirror and keeping IT from being blown
of by the wind or kissed of by her
children, she hasn't much time left to
devote to the inflammabIe questions of
the day. And when a woman has TO
take care of a complexion and a dog
both, posterity seldom needs to pass a
vote of thanks in her behalf
(Coprisht. 1913. By George Mathew Adams)
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
ALTTTLE NONSENSE.
NOBODY CARES.

Tommy's horn is broken now;
/ He cannot make 1t blare.
The folks are sorry, they aVow,
But do they really care?
Mary's doll that used to cry
To-day emits no yell.
While dad Is sorry, by the by,
He bears up very well.
Dilapidated are the toys
And we have peace the while.
Regretful are the girls and boys,
But older people smile.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
Horse show Here in May.

The third annual meeting of the Ma
tional Capital Horse Show will be held
May 8. s. 6. and Z In the horse show
grounds. District Surveyor Melvin C.
Hasen has been chosen as director Of the
show,
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23

Pujo is Spanish. and is pronounced
'Pew-ho." 1t does not follow, how
ever that certain Congressional in
quisitors have pirated ancient Span
ish methods to help their trust-bust-
ing stunt along.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
Then He Quit.

Il wouldn't shave myself to-day" said
she quietly.
Want TO insinuate that I've been drink
ing, eh?" hs stormed.
Not at all. But that isn't cup OF
lather You brought in from the kitchen
just now. That's a charlotte russo"
The Washington herald., 1913-01-23
Her s.rcastic slam.

II see the women are going to veal
medieval costumes in that suffragett,
parade" remarked Mr.. Wombat pleas
antly. What are you going to wear
my dear?'
MY medieval hat" said Mrs. wombai
significantly.
And there were no further remarks.