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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
New Era for the District.

Plainly there is beginning to be better under
standing of District of Columbia affairs in the House
of Representatives, showing that the concentrated
efforts of the past few months to accomplish that
very result have been successful. Yesterdays de-
bate on the George bl-which in its present FORM is
repudated by Mr.. George-showed unmistakably
that sufficient interest in the Nations Capital has
been aroused among fair-minded and influential
members to prevent the acceptance unchallenged OF
transformation and misleading statistics concerning
the Districts tax system.
For instance. Representative Mann. referring to
Representative Proutys peculiar arrangement of fig
ures to show that Washington is taxed at alb
surdy low rate, while a matter of fact is one
of the highest taxed cities in the country, said :
You can't impose any such figures me"
Also. in response to a suggestion that might be
good thing TO tax miionaires who give lavish
entertainments in Washington heavily to drive
them out OF town, Mr.. Payne ventured the opinion
that when discussing taxes, some politicians cannot
see further than millionaire and his bonds. and
that for his part he was in favor of letting the
rich spend their money here.
Representative Coady took bold issue with Rep
resentative Borland's theory that it would do no
harm to tax savings such an extent to
their withdrawal from Washington banks.
The whole debate yesterday gave assurance that
at last Washington is gaining what it has been
striving for-an impartial inquiry into and discus
sion of its financial relations with the Federal gov
eminent With this fully and firmly assured.
there may be fear of hostile and destructive legs-
lation.
Those members of the House who are bringing
about doing patriotic duty, rendering justice
to the people OF Washington and fairly representing
the people OF their own States, of whom de-
sires the progress and expansion of the Capt.
tai OF the Nation jeopardized.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Reckless Oratory in Congress.

The recent attempt in the Senate TO besmirch the
reputation of Senator Root. by securing publication
in the Congressional Record OF circular letter i'm
opposing canal tolls exemption, brings sharply mind
deporable tendency, dangerous in its effect on the
public mind and which exists in both Senate and
House, to suggest by innuendo evil dshonorable
motives inspiring the attitude OF Senators Rep
resentatves every national issue unless they hap
pen to be dcnagogues Socialists. Discredtable
was the attack Senator Root, which he effect
ualy and Indignantly refued to the qualification of
the thoughtful majority in the Senate, it equaled
in malign intent during the debate in the House
the naval bill, when the little navy" advocates sought
to gain support for their opposition warship build
ing by accusations of graft" in the contracts Men
making the accusation would indignantly deny intent
to accuse the President, the Secretary of the Navy
or the naval committees of conniving at graft but
reduced to logic, that is exactly what their charges
amount to- If naval contracts involve graft it is the
duty of these officials to know it and to root it out
Called upon for evidence OF specific instances of graft
the little navy" men would be compelled to confess
that they substituting groundless charges for
argument. There is need for stringent rules, rigidy
enforced in both Houses to prevent such irrespon-
sible utterances. 1t could be done by compelling
bers guilty of voicng them prove their assertions
or retract them. Not only in public life en-
titled protection from those who proclaim them to
the country corruptOnists and grafters. but the
welfare of the nation itself demands it. Is it any
wonder that discomfort exists among the people, that
evil agtators and false prophets gain audiences when
false accusations of grand larceny against lawmakers
and administrators of government are heard daily in
the halls of Congress?
Men in public life are not the only ones at whom
the finger of suspicion accusation is pointed Those
engaged in large business enterprises are portrayed as
enemies of all who have to work for living Thus
it shouted in the Senate the other day that the
men who control the great railway systems are con-
Quoting a campaign through the newspapers and
magazines to deceive the public as to their financial
condition and create sentiment in favor of permit
ting them to increase their rates Again. it stated
that they are disseminating trains and discharging
workmen for the purpose of influencing the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. Some of the people who
read these statements coming from members of the
United States Senate led to believe that corpora
tons are trying to obtain money from them by false
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
MOTOR BUS IN ENGLAND.
Sighfseers May Have Advantages of
Old Stage Coach Days.

The formation Of n company to link
forty towns and cities in ENGLAND by a
motor bus route in competition with
railways for passenger Patronage will
recall to many of the older citizens the
pleasures Of stage coach DAYS
Travel by stage coach took the traveller
past III" front doors Of the homes along
the route. 1t BROUGHT him into close
touch with the life Of the countryside
He knew something II the customs and
manners of the section he t-ave-Sed. Ha
even formed acquaIntsnCeshIps along the
wav.
Modern transportation facilities whisk
the traveller from one city u another IN
swirl Of smoke and c.ude~S. Nothing
is learned about the people Of the piano.
rama that 10 seen from the ar windows.
A traveller upon the railroad from Ken
lucky 10 Nv York knows the States
that lie between Kentucky and New
York no better than before he made the
journey. And how many LnuisviIlians
are there who know a score Of the -
counties that compose the State There
are surprises. many Of them delightfgl.
10 those whose business or search for
diversion chances ." improve their &C
puaintanc~ with si.nts and scenes and
persons half hundred miles from their
homes There are many w"ll-rravei~d
LouIsviIlians to whom considerable seq
lions NJ krUtT, Ky are less vel know
than Frame ur England 1r Italy.
Private motor vehicle, have offered the
advantage of an opportunity to become
as lntim tteIy acquainted with the neigh
boring counties. or States. as did the
travellers ~ staS- ,uaCr Jays. in add
ton to the great advantage of rapid
transportation. Public motor buses
should win a ready and regular patron
Thay Will a GCNrr.d hv- a
discerning American traveller in En-
land Toy iraSr!u"h ~ the passengers Will
he largely ElEIsEmen. and largely %
cal passengers. a seat in the motor bus
will nffer better view OF ENGLAND and
the English than can he had from The
touusau Of private automobile
The motor bus idea = one that should
he developed. Such a service As the Eng
lIsh company plan Will hardly :DaUG.-
rate competition that will he dcstru. i've
to railroads II will supplement- tho es-
tablished transportation systems and add
charm to travel in EngIand--Luuisvlile
COurier-JOurnaL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Again Waiting for Huerta.

Again it is up to Huerta, and again the United
States is watching for nod shake of the willy
Indian diplomats head; watching, but happily not
wholly waiting, for wisely preparations are
being pushed ahead. Huerta is doubt finding ways
TO profit by the delay of his making For us
every hour is precious and must be used in getting
Americans out of Mexico and preparing for real war
in ease Huerta rejects our terms.
Always the question is what will Huerta do, with
the world waiting for Even in the face OF
adversely the key the situation is in the control
of this strange creature of savage force with the
brain almost of Napoleon. Representatives of three
South American nations which refuse to recognize
him. carry their good Offices from the United States,
which has likewise refused to Huerta, not from
Huerta to the United States.
And for his own purpose he is taking his own time
to respond. If his answer shall be no he must not
find us unready. The time will NOT be lost if Amer
in Mexico are enabled reach places of safety
and our land and naval forces made ready to
strike swift and crushing blow when the time comes
and it does seem as if it must come.
Ii would be like Huerta promise to relinqush
rulershp if that is made an absolute condition, at
some time in the future, say three months or six
months That would result in more negotiations, and
if the proposal were accepted Huerta might change
his mind or seek an extension Quite likely, if
Huerta does agree to accept our neghbors' good Of
fees" it will be weeks before conclusion is reached
that will mean our withdrawal from Vera Cruz
marching on to Mexico City. The whole country
ferventy desires peace but it as ferventy hopes for
a frmness in Washington that will preserve the
tional honor and dignity. And for this President
Wilson may be depended upon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
ARMY ORDERS.

Ry direction NJ the President the retirement Of
col Henry ?. Kin-shur1 cayalry InsICctrr r-usra,
trum active ~,rvIce' on Arr7l ? 1914 under the r,
quirsuents Of the act Of Cong1ss. Al proved June
! a. lsS2 - 2nUorncrd
Capt PENN l.. Smith. Quartermas'rr Cnrr~. will
TToesd with the least practical dclIv TO Galveston
Ten and report 10 the is7Ct Guartrnss;cr =. tha.
Tlacc for assignment 10 TEMPORARY duty his assist
ant.
Capt. Lawrence r. Simonds Quartermastcr Corrz.
and PAY Clerk Horace q. Foster. Quartsrmaster
t"TTH. will proceed as soon IrsCucthle In Fort
sam Houston. Tex. and rTort in Tsr~on To the
commanding general. southern DEPARTMENT. f,r a.
slGnmTnt 10 :CuIorGT duty.
The following change IN the assignments Il IN
fautry officers are uI,ered.
Col Charles r. Move. infantry. is assigned to the
Twenty --ccund Infantry. He - relieved fru his
PRESENT duties snd will nn the regiment 10 which he
Is as.igned without delay.
Col. Francis ]. Herman. infantry i assigned 70 the
sixth Infantry. He u relieved from his Irrs.srr
duties and will ioin the rrsIm@nt 10 which he i
asztGned IN the Southern Department without dcNy
Col Edwin F. Glenn. TWENTY third Infantry. l.
relieved from assignment 10 that 7eEimsnt.
Col. Chase ". KENNEDY. ufsu'U. i assigned 10
the TgCnty third Infantr He Is relieved from his
present duties and will ,oiu the regiment to which
he il assigned with1ut dChH.
Col. Samuel ". Miller infantry aSSiEnad 10 the
Tenth Infantry
Lieut. col. William ,. RlsuvsIr. T'n'h Tnfantrv.
now on leave Of ab~cncc. will rvsIin his regiment
without dnLy
col Daniel \ FrcdrTrs. Twenty second Infantry.
is relieved from a-.iGumrrt that regiment and
cot Hams L. Roberts. Infantry. i relieved frrn
attachment To the Twenty -secUnd Infantry and each
uriCer will report to the commanding GrnCra south
cTn d. aTtTeut. fur assignment duty
FIrst Lieut. Charles Nasru. signal Corps. Will
proved finn Seattle Wash. To- F0rt L"avenw"rth
Ktus.. aud rrpIrt the cummandant Army
Service SchUuI, for duty with Field Company A.
Signal CnrU,
Col. Samuel ". IrTDuIrE. Thirteenth Inflntrv
having h.n found nv army retiring h0ari in
capaCitat,d for active service account OF dis
ability incident ther,t0 anil such finding having
BEEN approved nv the PRECEDENT the r. tirement *
Col pUnuiug nom sCtiVr i~e. under thu pTlyi
Sinns uf ,sctnn Isl Revised statutes. = announced
drTot vt tn QuTItrruasier SorIs 1, hereby
established at - ~ an Houston. Tex md Mai
Robert u Role QUartsrma,t,r CCrr-. Is Assigned
TO duty dcIsS qusrt"rnasrer at that ulacr in
addition - his duty a. quar- u1sstST ~ Fort sam
Houston.
Zach e.! the FLOWING named rTicerz # ,ha
Medical. Reserve Co-U~ nrrirTcd n active duty
in the service - the United states on account II
existing C11-rFeT~,. and will report in Tpr.Jn
To the commanding ofFrosT Of the post speciitd
after his name fer duty ard by letter tn the com
martlir- =sncral. we-trTa Department: First Lieut.
Nicto- : Putnam, Font MeN. Cal, First Lieut..
Norman D Morgan. the Preside Of san Francisco.
Cal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Babies for Rent.

Babies are rented to women arraigncd in the Essex
Market Police Court in New York A magistrate
will rarely send to jail woman with an infant
in her arms, and he is obliged to discharge a woman
with five or six children cinging 10 her skirts But
the magistrate drew the line at six years. Children
over that age do his compassion. and it is
useless for women under arrest 10 hire children above
that OF course the younger the child the greater
is its value but now that magistrates have become
suspicious about the genuneneSs OF the infants
babes in may not soften the heart of Ria
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Before Monticello the Virginia home
OF Thomas Jefferson. became the prop
erty of Mr.. Levy IL had passed through
various changes of fortune and owners
Several old negroes lived on the place
presumably caretakers. and were grand
children and great-grandchildren OF
slaves owned by Mr.. jefferson They
had as much pride in their birthright as
any OF Mr.. Jefferson's descendants. and
showed the place with great satisfaction
to visitors and were humbly grateful for
few pennies as their reward.
On one occasion while showing some
strangers over the grounds one of the
old white-haired darkies pointed with
great pride to the marble statues. Dis
here, sch, is Mrs. Venus and dis one is
Miss Ceres, her daughter. Desc here
ladies Marse Jefferson met when he was
a-travelin' over dar in Paris. "-Lippin-
colts.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
RAILROAD IS ANSWERABLE.

The Supreme Court esterday held that an
employee Of an interstat" railroad. who
is working with a crew moving trains.
some Of which are interstate carriers and
some of which are intrastate carriers. is
engaged in interstate commerce within
the meaning of the employers liability
act and that IL he he injured in such
employment the railroad is answerable
in damages The case is that of the ILL.,
nOis Central Railroad Company against
Vehrens. administrator. whose testator
was killed under such circumstances.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

The horrifying prediction X made that pro-
tracted war with Mexico would deprive 100000
chewers OF gum in the United States of their fsvorte
jaw exercise because imports of the product from
which it is manufactured would be cut off. What if
all the energy now expended chewing gum should
be converted into talk about the war; Better far that
the 100000 form themselves into an invading army
10 wrest the product OF the Sapote tree from the
naughty foe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Reform that DESTROYS.

The reform that destroys is beautifully illustrated
in the Kentucky insurance situation. Idealistc egis-
laton has driven hundred companies out of the State
and killed the business The underwriters say parts
of the Green-Genn are ntolerable and they will
write policies until the Objectionable sections are
nullihed The State authorities refuse to compromise
Meantime insurance be got in the State bust
ness can neither make new loans renew old
ones. Financial chaos impends. But the progressive
spirit is duly elste.-New York Sun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

The plea made from his cell by Leo Frank con-
Victed of murder of factory girl that he be tried
again by jury that will not be intimidated by the
fear of being shot down and killed should it acquit
me-" suggests astounding conditions in civilized COM
munity like Atlanta Ga. All the power of the State
should be exerted to its reputation and give
the accused fair and impartial trial by twelve
men not afraid to render a just verdict.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
A Marriage Mascot.

Congressman Mcclellan. of Memphis. one of the
four bachelors of the House. oiciated as one of the
ushers Saturday afternoon. the marriage of Rep
resentative Henry D. Flood. of Virginia, and Miss
Anna Portner He has attended either best man
or usher at sixty-one weddings, being best man at
forty-one. He boasts that divorce has never dis
turbed the marriage relations of the contracting par
ties. except in instance and then he acted as
being best man at the second MISUNDERSTANDING
Tennesseean
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

There is much merit to the claim of construc-
tive statesman, Hon. John Barrett, who year ago.
suggested mediation by South American powers in
Mexico, that if his plan had been carried then
there would be no war in Mexico Undoubtedly
he is right too in his assertion that the present nego-
tations whether not they successful in Mexico
viii be the means of creating closer friendship and
better understanding between the two Americas
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

The sun was binding, clouds of dust
were blowing everywhere. and Jones was
most decidedly of his game. II really
put the lid on it, when. just as he was
struggling to play his hall out Of a
quarry. a benevolent old lady passed by
with a companion. She halted in evident
surprise and pointed with her umbrella
at the earnest golfer. Dear me. my
love" she remarked in audible tones
what very respectfully dressed man
that is breaking stones"'-Argonaut
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Gave Him Formulation.

A man of high social position was
forced to stay over a couple Of DAYS in
small country town. Desiring to post
some letters and not knowing where to
find the postoffiCe. he said to a small
boy grufFiy. Son. l want to go to the
postoffice.'
An right. hurry hack" said the boy
acknowledgements
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Morning Smiles.
4 Patron of Art.

Motorist ton country rnadD-Tn give
you $ for that picture If YOU don't put
another stroke to it
Artist am really very fattercd by
your offer: hut it is not quite finished
Motorst-Oh. that doesn't matter /
just want the canvas to mend a busted
tire with.-EXChange
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

The canal tolls exemptionists who conf
IDENTIFY claiming victory only whistling to keep
their courage up Every argument against repeal of
the present discriminating subsidy for American ships
using the canal has been exploded. and while few
are making stand the ground of economic policy,
this is no less vulnerable and it is safe prediction
that the exemption law as it stands will be re-
pealed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

professional pickpocket from New York applied
at Detroit police station for license to pick the
pockets of Ford employees Mr.. Fords generosity has
evidently given some people exaggerated notion
of how easy money is in Detroit 1t is only fair to
notify other pickpockets that the license refused
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

The railroads, in briefs filed with the Interstate
Commerce Commission, argue that their revenues in
1912 were reduced 80 per cent in the power to pur
chase service and materials and whatever else is
necessary operate the roads, compared with 1906
Yet the companies are only asking permission to in
crease their freight rates per cent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Turkish women have revoIted against
the Evolutionary restrictions OF dress.
They want 10 get rid OF the trousers.
IL seems. and wear skirts as the men
do.-CleVeland Plain Dealer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Worked Poorly.

We thought this year we'd rather
move than clean house"
Great scheme
Unfortunately the same idea had o.
CURED to the people who vacated the
house we moved into. Exchange
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Alexandria, neighbor the river, is to be
congratulated the splendid progress she is making
in raising fund for hospital BY the way
what has become of that fund Washington nearly
raised for new Emergency Hospital year so
ago?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28
Under the Capitol Dome.

Seeking to liheralize rules governing
ply to b" carried on a straight voyage,
Representative Kahn. II California. in
troduccd a bill Yesterday permitting
sale by oil full burning ships Of over
supply at CCaStWiSr points Of entrance.
The bill carries u" exemption Of priv
ileCes to he granted for he ports Of
Panama and Colon. entrances to the
Panama Canal Crude. petroleum. car
ried and discharged under these rondi-
tiOns will not he considered stores or
cargo within the meaning Of the law.
Representative Mcclellan. of Tennes-
see. presented hill in the House
authorizing tn" President 20 as
sign 70 command OF volunteer troops
medal Of honor officers OF the regular
army in preference to other appOintees
The resolution was referred to the
House Military Committee.
Senator La Toilette introduced in the
Senate 4 resolution calling upon the In
terst4te commerce Commission To send
To the Senate all communications de-
signed to influence its decision in tn J
per cent freight rate advance case. Sen
ator IL Toilette i author Of a bill re-
Gently introduced making il misde-
meanor to attempt L. influence the In
terstate Commerce Commission in regard
to matters before il by means Of any
kind Of communications except in aC-
rordanca with rules laid down by the
commission.
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pretenses. If it were compulsory to prove such al
legations most of them would never be made.
There should be no difference between SANDER in
political orations in Congress and SANDER in the high
ways.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

We understand that the Mexcans are wondering
ow gnorant half-czilized people like the American:
can do such splendid shooting.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Even the best of have off days occasionally
Walter johnson, for instance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

You must again hand it to the French people fo
galantry. They have postponed Nine Caillauxs tria
until she can have new dress made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

In savage countries woman is beast
OF burden, and in civilized countries man
is a beast and woman is a burden
Life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

We are strong for education, but somehow we dc
not envy the man who can understand a menu that
is printed in French.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

The Boston heiress who eloped with her fathers
gardener has found after it is too late that he is
regular rake.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Our observation is that the young man who LEAF
a fast life does not go very far.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Villa talks as if he will not appeal from Huerta
drunk to Huerta sober.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

Sometimes a man boasts that he has backbone
when he merely has bonehead.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

A.bird in the hand is worth two on ladys hat
and il won't cost one-tenth as much.
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The baseball season opened auspiciously, but it
the closing that will count for most.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-04-28

II looks as if the Monroe doctrine is coming back
into its own.
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What would lot of people do if the baseba
players should get the war fever and enlist?