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The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
London Auto Accidents Few.

"Skillful motorcar driving is one of the
sights of London said Henry Paulman.
Of Chicago. to the correspondent OF The
Daily News this morning. Collisions
here are few, while in Chicago they are
many. This is because of the stringent
requirements for drivers licenses in
London and the absence of such require
ments in Chicago. The State oral ex-
animation in Illinois is farcical Every
driver should be required to show by his
acts ability to control car In crowded
streets.
They hate a great device here in the
shape of a street-iushing machine with
revolving squeegee in the rear. The
squeegee causes the pavement to dry i'm
mediately, thus preventing skidding.
There are $500 motorbuses and 5000 taxi
cabs on the streets of London. not to
mention many varieties OF other vehicles
mechanically driven. yet accidents are
infrequent In view of the vastness of the
metropolis. The motorbuses at the Derby
formed one of the finest features Of the
spectacle London Correspondent Chi
cago Newk
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
THE REAL C0sM0PoLITE.

The only real cosmopolite Is the dollar
II is at home wherever ii In Hospitality
received. or wherever II can force a well
come from unwilling hosts. Timid as a
clustered nun. II Is on occa sion as bold
as q Balkan bandit. With all the means
Of succor at its command II can be as
cold and merciless as the liquid Jade Of
the heaving sea. The dollar. with greedy
eyes. roams the world seeking how
II may become two. Hence British gold
IL invested In California and the con-
summation OF an oil deal in that State
delayed by the Grenfell failure In Lon
don. separated from the oil wells by 900
miles Of land and water American gold
which the wonderful transmogrifying
genius of enterprising men has extract
ed from Pennsylvania oil Is exploiting
the resources of China. German millions
have sailed the seas to South America,
where they are competing with Ameri-
can millions from Chicago and British
millions from London and Australia IN
developing the continent; French. Ger
man and British gold are struggling for
the master In Africa, and the British
pound and German thaler are sitting In
ancient and storied Bagdad waiting to
see which shall control the trsnsportz-
ton lines through the land OF Oriental
romance. The dollar is, indeed. the citi-
zen Of the world, confessing allegiance te
no nag and acknowledging no mastsf.-
1hiladeiphia Public Ledger. -
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
New Suirase Status i England.

Premier Asquith's decision to grant an audiese<
to delegation Of sufrsgettes this morning is quite
as ncomprehensbie as everything else that has been
done or has not been done in England in dealing with
the "fures To Sylvia Pankhurst is given the credit
for Asquiths Surrender. but it is doubtful whether
the spectacle of this mentally unbalanced woman,
free to come and go as she pleased. sitting the
Ito do with the Premiers action. Surely his move
must be part of some definite policy, the Pankhurst
wonans appearance the scene being merely coin
cidental.
The British helplessness in face of the @furies
has been truly comca but the world is not prepared
to believe that their campaign Of deadly assault arson
destruction. intimidation and hunger strikes has
brought great nation to its knees.
1t must be that there is method in Asqiith's
course; but if that be so. it would seem that
he threw away opportunity when he placed his
announcement and the time for the audience near
together. An interval of ten days might have
disclosed what extent if any the fures represent
the suffrage If they anything besides the
mad destroyers they have shown themselves to be,
they might naturally be expected to refrain from
committing crime pending the audience with the Pre-
mier.
However, the situation is at present that test
has simply been deferred The conference with
Asquith. whatever may be decided, will almost
tainly work change in the status of the suffrage
campaign. No decision will be reached to grant the
women of England the ballot in hurry The most
that be expected is of working agreement
with the representatives of the cause that will give
them ground for hope in the future. Perhaps it will
mean sort of new start restoration of the real
suffrage to a recognizable footing, which it
has lost because of the crimes and violence committed
in its If it be shown that there is still
movement in form of suffrage, that be sepa
rated from the atrocious methods of the militants
the "furies" or the wild women, its advocates may
take heart
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
IN WASHINGTON.

He had a keen eye, and from the neck
up he looked like a brilliant. successful
young man A survey of him from his
chin down disclosed the fact that he
wore a shiny evening suit a size too
small for him. that he had a teIltals
sinkihg-in some where in the immediate
vicinity Of his wishbone. and the tops
OF his shoes were in far better condition
than the soles. Altogether. he was on
his uppers-a fact which he was con-
fding to his friend in the hotel lobby.
After a while there appeared in the
distance the picture OF unlimited wealth.
unsullied success, and uninterrupted
prosperity. Instead of sinkins-in at
the wishbone, he exhibited a Dutch
window effect. His clothes fitted him to
perfection Evidently he had come out
victor in every battle he had fought
against adversely.
As soon as he appeared. the young
man in the small evening clothes was
electrified into new life.
Excuse me-" he said to his friend.
That old duffer Is from Wisconsin. and
he wants to get an Enthusiastically I'm
helping him to get it"
All of which is another indication that
strangers looking for honors in Wash
ington will pay large sums of money TO
any needy person who claims to have
influence with Bill Jones, who says he
has influence with Congressman Smith.
who Is known to have influence with
Senator Jones. who must have influence
with a Cabinet official who has more in
huence than anybody else with the
President
It's a fine old graft-Populsr Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
A Premature Controversy.

The Minister to the United States from Colombia
denies that out of the to be received by Colon
ba from the United States S3oooooo will go to pay
attorneys fees in case of ratification and that Hanns
Taylor counsel for Colombia will receive sIoooooo
fee" He declares that Mr.. Taylor will receive only
Just and reasonable fee" Without discussing the
probability that Mr.. Taylor might regard million
dollars as just little bit short of ust and
able fee for the services of 50 learned and dstin-
guished international lawyer. isn't tribe too
early to get excited over the distribution of the sz5
10000 which the treaty provides are to pay Coom-
bas just now the United States Senate is in no mood
to transmit szsoooooo to another nation with note
of apology
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
The Cigar Champion.

What is believed to be a world record
has just been set up at a congress of
South German smokers, held at Frank
fort A special trophy. consisting of
silver eagle on a red and white ribbon.
was offered to the smoker who took the
longest time to turn Mexican cigar
into gray-Vhite ash without letting II
once 60 out. The competition began at
II O'Clock. and very nearly 20 people con-
tested for the award BY u o'clock only
twenty competitors were in the running
the rest had regretfully finished their
weeds or had laid them at rest in the
ash tray for too long.
The rivals dropped out rapidly. and by
1 o'clock only one smoker was left-Herr
HEM, a Sachsenhausen business man.
who actually puffed away in peace until
he perforce had to throw his dircinutive
cigar stump away. two hours and forty
six minutes and seventeen seconds after
he had set light to il Herr HEM has
therefore been proclaimed smoker lau-
reate.-From Tit Bits.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Col Roosevelt certainly must have been "spoohng
bit when he complained to that London correspon-
dent that his voice his best asset because t is
almost impossible for to get adequate representa-
tion the country if depend the newspapers
alone" The Colonel we'll knows that he has filled
more columns of American newspapers than any
other man, living or dead in the countrys history.
He knews, too, and the people know that the news
papers responsible for a very large portion of
the personal popularity which he enjoys today. He
ought not to become peeved because the press almost
unanimously refuses to ndorse or exploit the destruc
ton of the system by the recall of judges and
judicial decisions.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

II is good news that the National Geographic
Society is to erect spacious auditorium on the
Avenue of the Presidents Any structure erected
by this progressive Organization must necessarily be
worthy addition TO the many ciassically beautiful
buildings which already adorn the Capital 1t is
to be hoped that the auditorium may be constructed
scale that will insure provision for gatherings
of any size that Washington maybe called on to
accommodate. The people of this city are indebted
to the National Geographic Society for the oppor-
funity to hear many of the worlds famous scientists
while from national viewpoint the society has won
for itself high standing that is recognized all over
The world.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
The War on Incomes.

Now that the income tax, which was to yield be-
tween S5ooooooo and S6ooooooo this year, is giving
promise of little more than S3ooooooo, Secretary Nc
Adoo is talking about haing the rich into court
and putting them the stand to explain under oath
why their incomes so large as the administra-
ton believed they were He had better pause be-
fore he embarks any such rash course, for there
are thousands of malefactors of great wealth who
would be delighted to explain in public just how many
hundred thousand dollars the policy of meddng with
business has cost them in the last twelve months
Public Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
Scripturn1 Backing.

One of our esteemed citizens who occa-
sionaily wipes the dishes for his wife,
became tired of his Job and refused
10 work. saying that it was not a mans
work. Not feeling disposed to lose his
help. the resourceful woman brought out
the Bible and read to him as follows.
from II. Kings, xNi:l3: And I will wipe
Jerusalem as a man wipeth dish. wip-
ing II and turning il upside down" II
IL needless TO say that he is still doing
his little stunt.-Exchange.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut.. Commander p. W. Foote. COM
missioned from April 9. 1914
Lieut.. Halsey Powell. detached COM
mand Reid: command Jouett.
Lieut.. g. r. Clark. commissioner from
April q 1914
Ensign T. n Winters. detached Maine:
to Naval Hospital, Washington. D. C.
for treatment.
p. A. Surg. Luther Sheldon. commits
stoned from December 81 1913.
A. Surg J. F.iNeuberger, Medical Re-
serve Corps. commissioned from June 4,
1914.
4. Surg W. f. Lawhead. Medical Re-
serve Corps. commissioned from May
q. 1914.
Paymsster J. n. Hancock, commits
stoned from August 2n 1914
Note-Sure z. H. Shipp. died at Puget
Sound. Wash, June n, 1914.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
The OPEN FORUM
Another Psotes. Against Arrest Of
Neso Centenar;sn.


To the Editor. 1t does one good to
read the humane and very LOGICAL article
by James Hugh Kelley, published in
your most valued Journal Of June is.
anent the Distressing arrest and incar-
ceration In jail Of self-respecting old
colored man. 100 years of age. whose
one solace left to him. was the memory
Of an honest and industrious life and
service to those who had befriended him.
Not even his pipe. his sole possession.
was left in his keeping,
There Ii little to be said after the ad-
mirable and Christian contribution, in
protest. by Mr.. Kelley; but It may not
be anliss to again call attention 10 the
wrongs perpetrsted. in q political city-it
would seem. Of all other cities. almost
the most conscienceless, with its beauty
OF environment. its wealth and its power.
One man has the courage to protest in
plain language. while we are hav-
ing evidences of graft and cruelty,
and injustice In their boldest and baIdest
forms. conspicuously reyeiled and boast
ed Of Might 1t not be that these ex-
tremes, which now seem to meet. should
carry to our condolences and our under
standings, the weight OF responsibility
and their moral lessons in their large
relations to community whereon a
blight was placed By a most depiorable
tragedy at the Offices of our national
residence a few years ago. when most
unfair means were employed persistently
to discredit an American woman and
motherf How many more wrongs Of
others are knocking at its doors, that
could and should find counsel and
hearing7
The case Of this old negro is as pitt
ful as any. He should be made COM
Portable and comforted in his remaining
days He has not the light IN philoso-
ply and understanding of some Of us.
who. in great stress may lean upon II
and cling to II in the breakers: but he
has seIfrespect and capacity for suffer-
ing L. II. MORRIS
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

1t is now suggested that the currency law
gives the Comptroller authority to require the Federal
banks to furnish him with statements of saa-
ries paid their presidents and other officials. May
not this lead to the establishment of maximum wage
scale for presidents of corporations we'll a
minimum wage scale for minor employees? Later on,
perhaps, the law will prescribe how much man may
pay for his automobile or his driver.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
A Pankhur,t Threat.

Miss Pankhurst is quoted as remarking that when
do get the ballot they will abandon their violent
policies with extreme regret because they are so
effective! Many will see in that covert threat that
when women get the vote and happen to want any
form of legislation they will attempt to enforce its
enactment by more chnrch-burning and more picture
hacking g-Lowe1 Courier Citizen.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

In Washington thief stole tweHty-four feet of
garden hose from police station, while in Grand
Rapids robbers took several pairs of handouts and
some revovers from the building in which $50 police
chiefs of the country holding their convention
With admirable forbearance they refrained from
Handwriting the chiefs or turning the hose on the
patrolnnen.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Annual congratulations are in order for Maj. Rich
ard Sylvester. the perpetual president of the Inter
national Association of Police Chiefs. The organiza-
tion went through the form of election at Grand
Rapids yesterday and there not even attempt
to break il of its old habit the Major chosen
again.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
A Great Relief.

John" she said, as he settled down
for his afternoon smoke. I've got lot
of things ! want to talk to you about"
Good said her husband, affabIy;
I'm glad TO hear II. Usually you want
to talk TO me about a lot OF things you
haven't got"-Exchange
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

The trusts doubtless hope the Senate will balk ii
ungrudging measure.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
Morning Smiles.
His Gloom Explained.

why is Blinkers so gloomy
Well. ever since his wife and daugh-
ter got to wearing trousers he has to
stay in and press them before they go
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

He-If I squeeze you will you squeal?
She-What do you think I ana talk
ing doll FLORIDA Times-Union.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Doesn't it strike you that the lunacy laws in Eng,
land are very lax?
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

This administration may not do better than other:
but it is doing more.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

There are doubtless some who will think that
Harry Thaws desire 10 go back to Pittsburgh is
pretty good evidence that he has not recovered his
sanity.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

The Houston Post IS trying to introduce the tango
in Texas. but finds it difficult matter to uproot th'
popular prejudice in favor of the hoe-down.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
Improving the Opportunity.

She-Oh. Percy. I'm afraid we'll be late;
we've been waiting so long for my
mother.
He-Hours, Jennie,
She-ours' Oh, Percy. this is so sud-
den.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
sho.ud Favor Local Contractors.

To the Editor: Several days ago there
appeared in the daily papers. an article
in re raising fund to defray the ex-
penses of building a boulevard from
Washington to Mount Vernon-the
business men of Washington to supply
the fund. Last year a campaign was
started to raise $4,000 for the erection of
q new Emergency Hospital When the
sum was but half completed a contract
was issued for the building of the hos
pital TO an out-of-town firm. Now, il
seems TO me that. IL they get the money
from Washington people. the Washington
firms should be given the contracts How
about It? "vERITAS."
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Dr. Anna Shaw says it is wicked to use the word
"obey" in marriage ceremony. Wonder if she
thinks it wicked to refuse to obey after promising
TO do so:
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

The bumper wheat crop ought to furnish straws
to show the way the wind is blowing.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

What do you suppose would be the Mexican situa
ton today if Col Roosevelt had been Assistant Sec
retary of the Navy in 1914 he was in 1893?
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

AT last accounts Col. Roosevelt had his Englis
hosts out-talked to frazzle.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

A lady in this town made Welsh rabbit with
grape juice the other night And then she threw
the mess over the back fence to her neighbors dog
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

A lot of mesnness is excused in this world on tn
ground that ''it is business"
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

The London horse show was very dull Only on'
sufYsgist was arrested.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

There are two sides case, unless it is divorce
case and then there are three sides.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Senate stationery must not be used to exploit
gold mine, but it is all right to use it to dispose
political gold bricks
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
BnthIns Suit EnshIcns.

That bathing suit of yours is cut
rather low"
Cant help II. want to get tanned
this summer low enough to meet my
evening gowns. S.'-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Since his return from Mexico Mr. OShaughness
has proven that he hold his tongue IN just abou
as many languages as John Lind.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Sometimes good-natured husband makes his wife
mad because he won't quarrel with her.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
A Sad Thought.

What could be more sad than a man
without a country" feelingly asked the
high school literature teacher of her
class.
"A country without man." responded
a pretty girl Just as feelingIy.-Topeka
Journal
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

"A camel can go six weeks without drink" say
an exchange. Hitch him to the water wagon.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
Written Expressly for The HersidD
By JOHN KESDRICK BANGS
THE BEST BET.

THE BEST BET.
Copyright. leiil
When yonder sun goes out.
And daylight follows suit.
Somewhere l have no doubt
Well find a substitute:
And tho none knoweth vet
What substitute we'll see.
Its name. I'd like to bet.
Well spell l.
r.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20

Why not call that California volcano Mount Roose-
welt?
The Washington herald., 1914-06-20
Patriots and Conspirators.

Copyright by John d. Barry.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-10

wit: Concrete, Brick, Asphalt, Creo-
soted Wooden Block. and by the CO..
struction of the necessary curb al.
cutters between the points named.
The city of Richmond will pay with
in thirty days after the approval of
the final assessment roll, by the board
of public works, the cost of the street
and alley intersections, and such sum
in addition thereto, as will amount to
the sum of $1,500OO, under the above
resolution.
All work done in the making OF said
described public improvements, shall
be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the improvement resolu-
lutions, as numbered, and the detail
plans, profiles, drawings and specified
tions which are on file and may be
seen in the office of said board of pub
lie works of the city of Richmond.
The bidders, in submitting proposals
to make said described public improve
ments, must accompany each bid with
q certified check in the sum of 2k per
cent of bid, as evidence of good faith
that the successful bidders will exc
cute, within ten days from the accept
ance of proposals, contracts and bonds
satisfactory to the said board to do the
work Of making said improvements. A
failure Of the successful bidders to en-
ter into such contracts and bonds upon
the acceptance of such proposals will
forfeit the checks and the sums Of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-10
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CITY ADVERTISEMENT.
Department Of Public Works.
Office of the Board.
Richmond, Ind, July 2, 1914.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.


TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Notice is hereby given by the board
of public works OF the city of Rich
mond, Indiana, that on the End day Of
July. 1914, they unanimously adopted
DecIaratory Resolution No. 1903, 1914,
To open and extend Pearl street, from
West Seventh street to West Eighth
street. as follows, to-wit:
Beginning on the west line of West
Seventh street, in line with the south
line of Pearl street, as now opened
east from said West Seventh street,
and thence extending west on con-
tinuation Of said line of Pearl street
to West Eighth street; thence north
80 feet; thence east to West Seventh
street; thence south so feet to the
Lace OF beginning.
The property which may be injur-
iously or beneficially affected in said
city is all that property AUDITING on
beth sides of the street. All as shown
by a plat of such territory now on file
in the office Of the department of pub
lie works of said city of Richmond
The board of public works of said
city has fixed Monday, August 3, 1914,
as a date upon which remonstrances
may be filed or presented by persons
interested in, or affected by, said pro-
posed opening and extension as above
described, and on said day. at 9 o'clock
a. m, said board will meet at it's office
for the purpose OF hearing and consid-
ering any remonstrances which may
have been filed or presented, and for
the purpose of taking final action
thereon. Such action shall be final and
conclusive upon all persons.
Alfred BaviS
Charles E. Marlatt,
John McMinn
so Board of Public Works.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-07-10

ton Of conduits for telephone. light
and power wires, and the installation
OF ornamental light poles.
All work done in the making OF said
described public improvements, shall
be in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the improvement resolu-
lutions, as numbered, and the detail
plans, profiles, drawings and specifica-
lions which are on file and may be
seen in the office Of said board of pub
lie works of the city of Richmond.
The bidders, in submitting proposals
to make said described public improve
ments. must accompany each bid with
certified check in the sum of 21a per
cent of bid, as evidence of good faith
that the successful bidders will exc
cute, within ten days from the accept
ance of proposals, contracts and bonds
satisfactory to the said board to do the
work of making said improvements. A
failure of the successful bidders to en-
ter into such contracts and bonds upon
the acceptance Of such proposals will
forfeit the checks and the sums of
money payable thereon to the city as
agreed and liquidated damages for
such failure.
The board of public works reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Alfred Bavis,
Charles E. Marlatt,
John McMinn,
$40 Board Of Public Works.