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The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
10000, 1000 FIGHTING MEN.

From the New York Times
Figures recently compiled by Director
Durand of the Bureau Of the Census rive
the number of males comprising the nat
ural militia of this country by divisions
and States on the basis of the returns
of the thirteenth decenrial census.
In the total population CT the United
States (exclusive Of roncontisuous ter-
ritorics or possessions) there were in 1910
2o,4.S,SSi males of militia age, that is
from eighteen to fourty-four years. in
elusive. In 1900 the males of militia axe
numbered 1S.1s:,7Oc While the total pop-
ulation of the country increased by q
per cent. in that decade, men of militia
age in the same period increased o65 per
cent. and Us a consequence constituted a
somewhat greater portion OF the total
population. OF the total population of
both sexes and all ages in 1910. 223 per
cent were males of militia age, as com-
pared with 2l3 per cent in 1900. The In
crease is accounted for partly by the
fact that immigration in recent years. to
Il greater degree than in earlier years,
was predominantly male.
Among the States the percentage for
"SoHu1S - the nisnest, Hdies OF militia
age there constituting I'm 1910 374 per
cent Of the population. Other States with
high percentages were Nevada, $50; Mon
tana. 3c.s: Washington. 2s.s: Arizona, cSs:
Oregon. 2s.3, and California. 2S all of
these States being Pacific coast or Rocky
Mountain States. The percentage for
North Carolina. 17s per cent. was the
lowest.
OF the 20 4is,s4 males of militia age in
1910 there were 2,156.Ss1 in New York
State alone. OF the increase for the dec
ade. amounting to 4,2so.9s2. nearly one
fourth. 1.o74.42i, was in the Middle At
lantic division. comprising the States of
New York. New Jersey and Pennsylva-
MIA. The male population of militia age
in New York increased 5ls.sss; in Penn
sylvanta, 3s2, ,7o3; in California. 2aksas: in
ILLINOIS. 2Hs9s!. IN Texas. 2@l@s
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
PIGTAIL IS A BLESSING.

From the New York Press
DR. John BudbsrC. an EnrIishman,
has entered a defense of the China
mans pigtail. He says the pigtail
owed its origin to hygienic motives.
According to our authority. the effect
or the pigtail is A more active circula-
tion of the blood, which benefits the
brain. He writes: The observation We
hear now and then that Chinese with
out pigtails show less intelligence
strikes me as not altogether unrea SON
able. as an active circulation of th.
blood will not fail to influence th-
nourishment and development of the
brain. He states that the head Of q
newly born baby is shaved. and no
cloth. cap. or soft pillow is allowed to
interfere with the circulation of the
scalp. When the child grows bigger,
the hair is tied together in lunches
so as 10 expose the skin to the air, and
thus promote perspiration. Later the
hair is grown so as to form a pigtail.
and superftuous hair is shaved away.
The effect is high and smooth fore
head and face free from wrinkles.
and hence even old Chinese have
smooth faces and a Juvenile appear
ance. When rolled up on top of the
head. the pigtail acts as a substitute
for a cap and protects the head from
the glare Of the sun and the cold of
winter. II is also a neckcloth and Q
pillow. 1t is likewise ever at hand to
check hemorrhage should a cord be
needed for that purpose.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Worlds Trade Needs Universal Peace.

More than Ss5!ooo,ooo in gold mas
been sent out OF this country this
year, the bulk of it to Paris direct
or on French account. Now Berlin
bankers, we are told, have arranged
TO import 100000.
Two German financicrs have COM
mittcd suicide. and commercial reports
tell 81 daily failures there. The last
panic in that country, some twelve
years ago. was caused by overstcpping
the boundary of prudence in max
ing heavy loans on insufficient collat-
eral or realty security. This time the
disturbance is due to persistent war
scare owing to the governments de-
mand for an increased army. This
condition reached its climax Wednes-
day on the Berlin Bocrse. and ever
since money is being Withdrawn from
banks and boarded.
To form an idea what this means,
we quote the Cologne Gazette, one OF
the lcading-if not the leading-com-
mcrcial papers in Germany, that SI7,-
100000 more has been withdrawn from,
the savings banks recently than de-
posts made, and that this is being con-
tinued at an ever increasing rate.
Hoarding OF cash, the new taxation,
and the war scare have paralyzed busi-
ness, to begin with, mainly, OF course,
in luxurieS In Austria the situation
is far worse
All this has but one bearing on
financial conditions here; while we
have plenty OF gold and can supply
Europe with large amounts without
inconvenience, the war rates paid for
ready money in Europe are bound to
affect the rates here.
The worlds business needs the
worlds peace.
In other words, if Germany and
France could be persuaded to forego
their proposed increase of armaments,
the benefit would soon become appar-
ent over the entire commercial world.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

Laws are rules made by governments
and sometimes obeyed by citizens.
A law consists OF several thousand ex-
pensive and complicated words emproid-
cred around loopholes. When an lgno-
rant citizen attempts to read law, ne
chokes on the first sentence. but wise
man can dive right through loophole
without so much as attracting the atten'
ton of the statute surrounding 1t.
Laws are the most fragile things in
the world. They are more fragile than
glass. 4 mere touch will break glass,
but a man can break some laws without
doing anything at all. Many man has
sat perfectly still while his store has
burned up and has gone to jail for it.
When a man breaks a law he is not
allowed to put it together again. He
must pay a fine or go to Jail or hire a
lawyer. Most people prefer the latter
course If a man is careful to hire an
expert lawyer he can wade through laws
like a bull galloping through ten acres
Of chinaware and escape all punishment
except getting his picture In the pa
pers.
There are several thousand laws in
each State. so that no one who desires
to fracture statute need suffer because
of a shortage in the supply. The average
man breaks a dozen laws a day and
smashes enough in a year to use up all
of his salary and all of his time in fines
and imprisonments. But he doesn't know
It. Many laws are entirely unsuspected
by the public. This is because Of poor
advertising. Some laws which were
passed fifty years ago haven't done
enough business in that time to pay ex-
penses.
In some States man breaks the law
when he kisses his wife on Sunday. This
u because tasIe IA no oslss 1imit On .
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

I upon a great scale. not only laying
duties upon imports. the natural re-
source Of the general government. but
| also imposing taxes upon distilled
| spirits and SO entering the fiscal field of
the States.
Not only had the war debts af the
States been assumed. hut a national
| bank had been set up G7sD, as IL still
further to make the general government
sure of a complete mastery in the field
of finance.
Agrees with Hamilton.
jefferson and Randolph had fought the
measure in the Cabinet. as many mod
crate man had fought 1t in Congress.
and Washington had withheld his sigma
ture from it till he should hear what
they had 10 urge. But he had sent their
arguments to Hamilton for criticism. and
had accepted his answer in favor OF
the bank.
Jefferson and Randolph had challenged
the measure on the ground that II was
without warrant in the Constitution
which nowhere gave Congress the right
to create corporations, fiscal or other.
Hamilton replied that, besides the pow
ers explicitly enumerated, the Constitu-
tion gave to Congress the power 10 pass
any measure necessary and proper for
executing those set forth: that Congress
was itself left to determine what might
thus seem necessary; and that II II DEEM
ed the erection OF bank proper
means of executing the undoubted finan-
cial powers of the government, the con-
stitutionaI question was answered.
BY accepting such a view Washington
sanctioned the whole doctrine OF i'm
plied powers" which Jefferson deemed
the very annument Of a written and eN-
plicit Constitution.
No bounds. jefferson beieNcd' couio DC
set to the aggressive sweep OF Consres-
sionaI pretension il the two Houses were
10 he given leave to do whatever they
Thought expcdient in exercising their. in
any case. great and commanding powers
No man could doubt. in the face or
such measures, what the spirit and pur-
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
CockinH Main in q Church

Fayette City, Pa. dispatch TO Philadelphia Record
A most spectacular raid was pulled OF
here by Constables Lrndey. Eckman. An
derson, and Tilley when they surprised 2o0
sports holding a cooking main in an old
mill near here. which was remodeled sew
eraI years ago and has since been used
for a church by the United Brethren of
Gillespie. Religious services were held
last Sunday in the big room where the
cooking main was held.
In the crowd were bankers, BARRIERS.
policemen, former policemen, politicians.
doctors, detectives, miners, clerks, and
others. About the only profession not
represented was the clergy. All but fifty
succeeded in escaping.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

pose of Hamilton were. or of the Presi-
dent whom Hamilton SO strangely domi-
mated.
Strong measures bred strong opposi-
ton.
When the first Congress came together
there seemed to be no parties in the
country. All men seemed agreed upon a
fair and spirited trial OF the new Con-
stitution. But an opposition had begun
to gather from before its two years
term wastout: and in the second Con
gress party lines began to grow definite
not for and against the Constitution,
but for and against an eXtravagant use
of constitutional powers.
There was still a majority for the prin-
CIpal measures OF the administration: but
the minority had clearly begun to gath
er force both in the votes and in the
debates.
The reaction was unmistakable.
Nirginians Oppose Hamilton.
Even Madison. Washington's stanch
friend and intimate counselor, who had
at hrst been his spokesman in the House.
began to draw back-first doubted and
then opposed the policy of the Treasury.
He had led the opposition to the bank.
and grew more and more uneasy to note
1t looked as if the administration were
determined to set purpose to increase the
expenses OF the government, in order that
they might add to the loans. which were
so acceptable to influential men OF
wealth, and double the taxes which made
the power OF the government so real in
the eyes of the people
Steps were urged TO create a navy; 10
develop an army with permanent organ
ization and equipment: and the President
insisted upon vigorous action at the from
tiers against the Western Indians.
Washfngton Seems Imperious.
This was part of his cherished policy.
II was his way of fulfilling the vision
that had long ago come TO him. of 4
nation spreading itself down the Western
slopes OF the mountains and over all the
broad reaches OF fertile land that looked
toward the Mississippi; but to many a
member Of Congress from the quiet set
Elements in the East it looked like moth
ing better than a waste of men and O,
treasure.
Inc PRESIDENT seemed even a little too
imperious in the business: would some
times come into the Senate in no terner
10 brook delay in the consideration and
auopllon or what he proposed in such
matters. When things went wrong
through the fault of the commanders he
mad sent to the frontier. he stormed In
a sudden fury. as sometimes in the old
Gays or the war. sCorning soldiers who
must needs blunder and fail
Inc compulsion of his will grew often
a little irksome to the minority in Com
gress; and the opposition slowly pulled
itself together as the months went bv 10
concert a definite policy Of action.
Tomorrow - WashinRton Mafn-
tains His Authority,
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Rhode Islands Antiquated Ballot Law.

The Rhode Island House has passed
4 resolution offering all amendment to
the State constitution abolishing the
property qualifications of voters, and
providing that "a man registered once
is registered for all time"
There are now two sets of voters
in the little Commonwealth, and it has
the appearance that popular convic-
ion demands the abolition of a pro-
vision that to-day has neither force
nor logic. The ballot law there pro-
yidcs for general voters and registry
voters, the latter unable to vote for
members of city councils, for measures
involving taxation, or the expenditure
of money in towns This is survival
of conditions that may fit the earliest
periods of that States existence as
such. The citizens were expected to
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Too Much Dancing!

The recent statement OF one OF our
most eloquent pulpit orators that, while
he does not object to dancing in mod
Grafton, he is distinctly opposed to
too much dancing to the exclusion of
the more serious concerns OF life
sounds the clarion note proclaiming
the radical defect of excess. 1t is
quite true that the religious convic-
tions of members OF the Catholic and
the Episcopal Church are at present
acting as a lever against any dancing
whatever during the forty days of the
penitential season of Lent, the mi
caremc holiday alone excepted; as far
as they are concerned, therefore, there
is no more question OF dancing these
days than of, say, at the late-lamented
inaugural ball, but with those dancers
who belong to neither OF these de-
nominations, nor possibly 10 any what
ever. the carnival period goes on all
the year round.
=, There certainly turks in this fasci-
Mating form OF exercise the menace
to early to bed, carly to rise" effec-
tive work, study, and achievement, the
warning rector deplores: the pale
checks and obvious langor OF the ma
jority of men and women addicted to
dancing half the night and sometimes
half the day indicate that the hold the
tcrpsichorean art has taken on them
possesses danger as well as compcnsa-
ton. On the other hand, so manv
people in this world love a cheerful
dancer that it is to be regretted that
certain great men have apparently de-
cidcd against emulating the proficiency
OF Mr.. Taft and his competitors in the
may waltz.
The proverbial fact being conceded
that new President-elcct often ex-
ercises the equally feminine and Chief
Executive" privilege of change of mind
once installed in the White House, it
is possible that we may yet live to
see even Mr.. Wilson compromising
on-well-thc Virginia Reel In any
event, dancing in moderation as op-
posed to excessive indulgence, deplorcd
not only by the earnest rector OF St.
Johns Church, but many others, is
certain to have numerous advocates,
who believe in the Small and carly"
dance to offset the all-nisht ball with
its first breakfast provided at the
witching hour of 4 or 5 o'clock in the
morning. Our dancers are no longer
confined to young men and debutantes,
the wallflower is practically a thing
of the past, and even those older to
know better indulge in a sublimated
edition of the turkey trot; wherefore
the warning note, not only to young
men and women, but to older devotees
of dancing who burn the electric light
at both ends and persist in Waiting
with one foot on a waxcd floor and the
other in the grave 1t is probably to
these reckless butterflies the pulpit
warning is more particularly addressed.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
SAINT PATRICK.

Step to tho left! Step to the right
Saint Patrick comes this wayi
Make room for Ireland's patron saint.
This is his natal day.
Some claim fair Scotland gave him birth,
While Others claim twas France;
But wherssoe'er his birthplace lay
L. triTial Circumstance.
He loved mankind Of every land,
His heart had room for all;
All honor TO this dear. have saint,
From lips Of great and small.
Old ireland never can forget
What lie for her has done
In leading her from heather gloon
To Gospels glowing sun.
He banished makes Of vice and wrong,
He preached the triune God,
And took, - Gmbol of that truth,
Bright shamrocks from the sod.
While tongues can sprak and hearts shall be,
And food deeds hold their sway,
True Christian souls Of every creed
viii welcome Patrick's DAY.
Nashinstoa. .. O., March Il. lsia
0keFs J. u z Nc6l
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Progress in Morocco.
From the Chicago Journal.


According to reports by American con-
suls the French occupation of Morocco
already has passed the purely military
stage. Moslem Moors do not like to be
ruled by Christian dogs" But Moslems
like high wages and safety for person
and property as well as any one else. and
these benefits the French are conferrins
on a country long destitute of them.
Wages have almost doubled since the
French took control. More land is now
under cultivation in many provinces than
ever before. Europeans-not Frenchmen
alone. but English, Belgians, and Ger
mans-are buying land and introducing
modern methods of tillage. Labor-savtng
machinery is being imported and consuls
report a good market for American ag-
ricultural implements. provided these are
designed with an eye to local conditions.
These things are worth more to French
dominion tina regiments. Even Moham-
medan fanaticism hesitates to start revU-
luton against high wages. honest admin
istration. security for savings and gen.
eral prosperity.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

The crisis came with the year 1875. In
1892 France took arms against her Euro
pean neighbors. let her mobs sack the
Kings palace. declared herself repub-
lie. and put her monarch on trial for his
life
The opening days Of 1923 saw Louis
dead upon the scaffold; England. Hol-
land, Spain. and the empire Joined with
the alliance against the fevered nation:
and war as il were spread suddenly IL
all the world,
Would not America succor her old al
ly? Was there no compulsion in the
name Of liberty? Would she stand sell
fishly of to save herself from danger :
There was much in such posture of
affairs to give the pause even 10 impera-
tive men like Washington.
French Sympathixers Rampant.
Those who favored France seemed the
spokesmen of the country. The thought
full men, to whom the real character OF
the great revolution over sea was be-
ginning to be made plain. were silent.
II would have required veritable art
Of divination to distinguish the real
sentiment of the country. upon which,
after all. the general government must
depend.
1T is on great occasions only. and
after time has been give for cool ana
deliberate reflection" Washington held,
that the real voice of the people can
he known" but great risk must be
run in waiting to know II.
The Government Unpopular.
The measures already adopted by the
government, though well enough calcu-
lated to render it strong, had not been
equally we'll planned to make 1t popular
The power to tax. so jealousy Withheld
but the other day from the Conredera-
tion. the new Congress had begun
promptIy and confidently to exercise
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
THE HARP THAT ONCE THRO'
TARA'S HALLS.
THOMAS MOOT

THOMAS MOORE
The harp that once thro' Tara's hall,
The soul Of music shed
Now hangs as mute on Tsra's walls
As if that soul were fed.
So sleeps the pride Of former days,
So Giorys thrill is DER.
And hearts that once beat high for praise
Now feel that pulse no more.
No more to chiefs and ladies bright
The harp Of Tara swells;
The chord alone that breaks at night
Its tale Of ruin tells.
Thus freedom 50 seldom wakes
The only throb she gives,
In when some heart indignant breaks,
To show that still she lives
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
L A w S
ny GEORGE FITCH,
Author Of "At Good Old Siwash."

an ak.
Every one breaks little laws, but il a
man gives his careful attention to the
art he can break bigger laws until he
may eventually be fined s29,O0o,ooo with
perfect safety to himself.
A law is supposed to be a great protec-
ton to society, but 1t is SO much harder
to work than a revolver that many peo-
pie choose the latter. To start law
working, one must use a States Attor-
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Turned Black in Their sleep.

Marcus Hook Pa) Disratch to Phila. Record.
Thinking her husband was an intrud-
ing negro in her room. Mrs. Harry
Chadwick shrieked for help. He was
equally mystified for her face was also
was black.
They had slept beside an oil stove.
whose dense SCOT not only choked and
blackened them. but woke them up.
Finally MIR. Chadwick threw the burn.
Ing stove out Of the window,
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
March ~ In Histor,

March II. 1533-Henry VIII falls of
Robin Hoods barn.
March II, 1756-Boswen purchases
the fiftct nth fountain pen used in re-
cording the doings of DR.. Johnson.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Just So.

We'll. the buds are coming out.
see"
Yes: springs ready for the wearing
OF the green
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
Parcel Post.

Il had a tough time delivering the
mail yesterday" declared the postr!an.
How was that"
Had a bulldog All a chrnk OF liver
in the saine delivery"
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
On St. Patrick's Day
A Gentle Man.

st. Patrick was a gentle man,
And tits enough, l wis.
To do ones part with kindly heart
wha. better aim than this
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

ney, an honest jury, Judge with brains
and a Supreme Court which isn't suffer
ing from technicaIities. Many men who
can start an automobile in the dead OF
winter and run it with one hand have
tried to crank up the law which makes
1t expensive for railroad to cut of
legs and arms, and has fooled with the
thing until he died Of old age without
getting single explosion.
<opgpsht m. b. Gsuss Matthew AdawAl L,
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
sEyENrEENTH OF MARCH

SEVENTEENTH OF MARCH.
Still skies are dark, and in the park
Few early birds are seen.
Spring has a knack Of hanging back,
Yet all the world is green.
No springtime cue produced this hue.
This timely green display.
The thing. no doubt, was brought about
BY good st. Patrick's Day.
A Question.
You may be a man who favors the
suffraEettes. but would you work for
a woman boss?
Assuredly Not.
What shall we do with our ex-
presidents?" demanded the sidewalk
orator. Il look to the North look
to the South"
You needn't look to the South" in
terrupted a by-stander. I'VE certainly
don't want to treat 'em Mexican
fashion"
He Hadn't.
II suppose you have seen better
days, like all the rest of the tramps
that come along?"
No. mum: ! can't say as ! have.
On st. Patrick's Day.
What's the matter between you and
your chum?' asked the first New
Yorker.
Nothing much" answered the Sec
ond New Yorker. He didn't parade
last year on account of bad weather"
'Well?"
And he got mad because / suggested
that he secure a permit this year and
parade in the subway
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

Revolution Breaks Out and the goes Camor For the
Recognition the Republic and Aid for the Revouonis-
Unpopular Account Of His Support Hamton Financial Policy
The President Furious Over Opposition o His Plans
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
NO. 61.

Copyright. 1875. hy Harrer 4 BROTHERS. All rights
rscrvCd.t
Copyright, 1915. by Mcclure Neusrsprr syidics;cl
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

No springtime cue produced this hue.
This timely green display.
The thing, no doubt. was brought about
BY good ST. Patricks Day.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
A Question.

You may be a man who favors the
suffragettes. but would you work fol
woman bossc
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

Still skies are dark, and in the park
Few early birds are seen.
Spring has a knack of hanging back,
Yet all the world is green.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17
A Assuredly Not.

What shall we do with our ex-
presidents?" demanded the sidewalk
orator. Il look to the North. look
The Washington herald., 1913-03-17

you needn't look to the South" in
terrupted a by-stander. I'VE certainly
don't want to treat 'em Mexican
fashion"