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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
THE WISE AND UNWIsE.
Great Men borrow Others Brains
and Then Decide for Themselves.


ana Ihen Decide Tor themselves.
The wise man seeks the wisdom of
others, but. il also strong, decides for
himself and acts on his own Judgment.
The unwise man relies first and last on
others. for even IL he seeks wisdom in a
multitude of counselors, he is the play
thing of the latest adviser and does
what this man says no matter IL il fiatly
contradicts what was first advised.
There exists confusion of thought be-
tween taking counsel and relying on one
self 1t appears to be thought that ask
ing information about ones course from
those who have information that he has
not is leaving the decision to them. But
the two things are not the same. An in
telligent or sensible man knows that his
Judgment may be biased by looking at
matters only from his own point of view
or from having insufficient data for FORM
ing a Judgment. But when he has con-
suited friends and increased his informa-
ton. then. il strong and wise. ne thinks
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
LETTING PRISONERS LEARN.
Warden OF Nebraska Penitentiary
EstabIishes Correspondence school.

Eatabltshes COrrespOndence School.
Human life is valuable-sone more
than others. Of course-buI after all The
great problem is how TO get the most
of real worth out OF life. Some do not
even try; they are. in business pariancs.
called "dubs.'' As the other extreme /
know a man. a real worker, who actually
begrudges every hour he is obliged To
spend in sleep. because for want of time
he cannot do nearly all the things he
would like to accomplish. However. the
men who do things In the world are those
who conserve their time, and do not
spend an hour at some task they can
perform in 20 minutes. About the most
worthless thing in human life, for years
past, has been the time of a convict in
our State prisons. In spots they have
been farmed out to contractors. and re-
Gently they have built some excellent
their time. Not all convicts. however,
are qualified for that work, and little can
be done on roads in winter, so at best
there Is a lot of time going to waste.
Prisons and jails have been considered
schools of crime, but the warden OF the
State penitentiary OF Nebraska is trying
to make his place a school in which to
learn useful knowledge. A CORES pondence
course has been established there. the
studies including all the regular Univer-
aty of Nebraska educational extension
work and all the common school
branches. The university RENTS all fees
and gives regular credits for examina-
tons The experiment is promising thus
far, and, in view of the splendid record
of correspondence schools generally,
Warden Fenton has every reason to be-
lieve results will justify his expecta-
Mechanics.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Work Wait, i. n. FieId,.

Not all of the unemployed are able-bodied not all
fitted to do manual labor. all would know how
very large number of them there win be little ex-
if they fail to for themselves during the
next few months self-supporting employment. The
farms beckon Upin Massachusetts the State author
tiles, approached by an army of several hundred men
who marched to Cod Fish Hall. have reminded these
conplaners plenty of work awaits them in the fields
and that It is theirs for the asking if they win 60 to
it. This is a sensible way of solving to some degree
at least the problem confronted by the abletodied
unemployed. From very many of them, complaint IS
unreasonable. Hartford Tines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
WHY MOTT

Why not smile instead Of poutins.
And keep still instead of shouting.
Hes no good
Why not hide your little hammer.
Cease your pickering and your eanor.
And aw wood?
Granted that your nearest neighhor
Docs not talk nor dress nor abW
To suit you:
There's no profit made by SWING
On your comrades and decT3inS
Al they do.
II a mans 4 Holy Prancer
You will not be called to answer
For his deeds
Let's set busy in our garden
And start night in discardin'
No1ious weeds
e. r. Mcintyre. in Judsa
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

ton arises the Prohibition party win not be sersoaa
factor in politics.
Tie Siinaiiea q Pssssat.
The the present time, Maine Kansas, Mississippi,
North Carolina, Georgia, North Dakota. Oklahoma.
Tennessee and West Virginia are Chased IS prchibi-
ton States, although at one time there were as many
as twenty-five States in the prohibition column In
Georgia the prohibition law is said to be practically
dead letter. and even in other States the effective
ness of prohibition is matter of dispute. The ex-
perience Of Georgia undoubtedly had much to do with
the rejection in Arkansas, in 1912 by majority OF
I7ooo of Statewide prohibition amendment to the
State constitution
The increase in the number of high hcense laws
and of local option counties has however, indicated
a sentiment toward severe regulation of the liquor
traffic, and the brewers and distlers fully alive
to the possibilities of eventual suppression. They
have organizations which do not hesitate to take
hand in politics. and long ago 1884 the head OF
the literary bureau of the National Brewers Asso-
citation claimed that the defeat of Mr. Blaine for the
Presidency was chargeabe to his ambiguous attitude
toward prohibition in Maine There are, approxi-
matey, 1000 breweries and 1000 distlleries m the
United States, and they employ an enormous force,
besides representing hundreds of millions of dollars
in capital They pay rather the people pay, about
Seoooooooo year IN internal revenue taxes upon d
and distilled liquors. revenue which the Prohibition
lists would obtain from income and inheritance taxes
The tremendous interests involved in the liquor busi
ness are not likely to be easily dislodged.
To sum up the whole situation, it can safely be
predicted that while the vote on the prohibition
amendment may now be postponed, it cannot be for
avoided 1t will come in time. The House will
divide itself into three factions. favorng absolute
prohibition another honestly believing that the reg-
ation of the liquor traffic is purely State function,
and the third in opposition to all sumptuary legisla-
ton. Perhaps, in the meantime, either, the Demo-
cratic, Republican, Progressive party may make
bid for the temperance by inserting attractive
plank in its platform This has been threatened more
than once and if is done the injection of the
prohibition issue into national campaign will lead
the most bitter contest this country has for
many day.
And the probability is that of these days the
battle will be fought.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Origin of the Prohibition Movement.

The prohibition movement had its origin in the
fact that on July /, 1862, the government imposed
tax upon alcoholic liquors and thus legalized the
liquor industry Seven years later the protest against
this action crystallized in convention of 500 dele
gates in Chicago although in several States, notably
Illinois and Michigan, local prohibition organizations
had already been formed The first Presidential can
didate named in 1872.
In some respects the prohibition movement re-
sembles the anti-savery crusade. Its leaders have
been imbued with righteous zeal Their agitation has
been persistent The literature in favor of prohbi-
ton would in itself, form large library, while the
discussion of the subject before Good Government
leagues and similar organizations, fill many volumes.
The evil of the drink habit has been portrayed in
brilliant colors. While have been made the
fact is that the extreme and radical views advanced
have hampered the growth of the Prohibition party.
More people believe in regulation than in absolute
prohibition and this belief is based upon the fact that
prohibition does not prohibit. The State of Maine,
where prohibition was adopted exactly sixty-three
years ago. has not yet abolished the liquor traffic
within its borders and not long ago it was necessary
to appoint commission to determine how the anti
liquor laws could be enforced
The Prohibitionists have always contended that
participation in politics the best method of ac-
complishing their desired ends Their platform for
1912 declared that to destroy the liquor traffic there
must be elected to power political party which will
administer the government from the standpoint that
the drink traffic is crime and not business The
trouble is however, that they have never been able
to command more than meager handful of votes.
The chains of drink may be as bad as the shaclles
of slavery, but it certain that there never has been
intense feeling for absolute prohibition as there
was for the freedom Of the negro Until that situs-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut. W. E. Clarke. detached Naval
Academy, Annapolis. Nd: to AsiatIc
Station via army transport. July 5, 1914
Ensign F. s. Carter, detached Idaho: 10
Maine.
Ensign p. ]. Searles, detached Texas:
continue treatment. Naval Hospital. New
York. N Y.
Passed Assistant Surg. R. W. Mcdowell,
to Ozark.
Passed Assistant Surg J. B. Kaufman.
ton, Great Lakes. Ill
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The Federal Commission on Industrial Relations
is TO give hearing the causes of differences
among the various labor organizations, and it is an
nonced that Bill Haywood and other leaders of the
l. w. w. to testify. In what way they con-
nected with the subject even remotely?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Chicago, which already has a juvenile court,
found it necessary to establish special court for
trial of gunner cases. Yet the dealers in firearms
preparing to attack the city ordinance prohibiting
their sale, the ground that it conflicts with the
clause the Constitution of the United States which
gives the people of the nation the right to keep and
bear arms Does the Constitution apply to chiagol
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
What the Prohibition Vote Shows.

The prohibition vote, distinct class by itself,
does not warrant the fear in which it is held.
The first temperance candidate for President,
voted for in 1872, received only 56oS votes of
total of over 100000 After forty years of organia
ton and agitation, the prohibition candidate in 1919
received only eoo5 votes, although the entire
cast aggregated over 100000 The Socialist vote in
twenty years has increased from $1,000 to nearly
100000. The prohibition vote in 1888, when proh-
bition wave swept the country, only 10000
and high-water mark was reached in 1904 with
25Sooo. Not long ago prominent leader in the Pro-
hibton party left the organization because he was
convinced that it could not accomplish anything.
Except in few localities the Prohibition party as
such, does not cast enough votes to be political
factor.
And yet, notwithstanding these facts, the politi-
clans know that local option is spreading. There is
hardly State which has not local option in some
form. 1t is not the Prohibition party, but the temper
ance sentiment which is feared. Whether this senti
ment is given credit for larger influence and power
than it really possesses is question Representative
Hobson made prohibition issue in Alabama, where
there is decided sentiment in its favor and de-
feated. The people decided that the State would be
honored by Underwood in the Senate and the tenn
perance question went by the board.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

"A Chicago physician, according TO his state
meat has discovered the of selfdestruction an
my Twenty two years experience have found that
back of all suicides is catarrh of the large intestine
We had always believed that love had great deal
to do with suicide but of how entirely
wrong we Now that the real cause has been
discovered it ought be long before suicide
entirely eliminated.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Surely the women can't complain of the workings
of the Wisconsin law. A girl who mssqueraded as
man has been held to be the common law" hus-
band of one woman, and may be prosecuted for big
amy in marrying another woman. Also lot of
trades people who sold supplies the family of the
first wife" credit suing the girl husband" for
payment. Women ought to be slow about looming
trousers in Wisconsin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Just to show that the United States not
jealous or prejudiced in the of DR.. Friedmann
the Vienna Society of Physicians has just announced
that they have found his turtle only worth
less but productive of serious consequences patients
upon whom it was tried.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Hard Luck.

Get up, get up. There's a burglar
in the house." whispered the penniless
poets wife.
What of it? Let him find out his mis-
take for himself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
A Line O Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
Written Expressly for The Herald
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
SMILING SILENCE.

tCopyrisht. l9iil
Here's a motto well worth while
Keep your mouth tight shut and smiloi
Makes small difference what may be
In the way Of misery,
n you smile and silence keep
Spite of aggravations deep.
You'll discover mid the hum
OF your woes your day will come.
And you'll never have to eat
Observations indiscreet.
swallowed silence past all question
Never hurt q mans digestion,
But a swallowed word or two
Brings an aftermath or rue
That In days that are to b
May impair some victory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

"A New York policeman has been awarded cents
damages because newspaper, without mentioning
his name, called him CRATER. 1t seems he made a
mistake in admitting that he the particular cop
referred to by the newspaper
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Morning Smiles.


Over in Germany fish are reported to
have hydrophobia, while here it's hard
to get them to bite.-Pittsburgh Gazette
Times
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Senator La Toilette made 565-page SPEECH, but
we don't know whether it has made his reelection
impossible or inevitable. 49,.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Facing the Problem.

Father-what! you want to marry my
daughter? Why. sir. you can't support
her! I can. hardly do 1t myself.
Sutton (blankly)-C-an't we chip in to-
gether?-London Opinion.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

There seems to be a growing sentiment in favor
of arbitrating the canal tolls dispute, but we can
hardly arbitrate until repeal the law that has
already decided that have the right exempt our
ships from payment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

where's your little brother?"
HE hurt himself"
"How?'
I'VE were seeing who could lean out of
the window the farthest. and he WON
Chicago Daily News.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The former directors of the New Haven were
never suspected of being fools, and yet they were
quickly parted from their money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

A Cambridge girl admits she is going to marry
certain Harvard law student but insists they are
engaged If the law student figures that out sat
isfac.orily he ought to be graduated with honors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Hon Nick. Longworth's fiddle has been stolen. i,
is said to be frst-class instrument although he has
always had to play second.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The situation is not SO bad Hon. Alva A. Adee
the Second Assistant Secretary of State, is to take
his annual bicycle tour of Europe this summer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

One trouble with the Mexican leaders is that the,
take the newspaper too seriously.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

In Republican administrations Democrats regard
automobiles for the of public officials as luxuries
that ought not to be enjoyed at the expense of the
poor taxpayer. But this is Democratic admins
tration
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

A Baltimore man claims to be brother to Villa,
but he docs say whether this intended boast
or confession.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

We would just like to know what that Wisconsin
man who has been fined for gossiping thinks of
woman suffrage.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Federal courts in New York City are sitting
in skyscraper, and you may look for the charge to
be made that justice comes higher than ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
They Might.

While Bobbie was downtown with his
Uncle Ben one afternoon several friends
rassed ana cheerfully greeted the latter.
Some moments afterward the uncle was
surprised to hear the boy inquire:
"Uncle Ben. when nearly all the hair
b worn on my head win folks call me
'old top.' toor'-Youngstowu Telegram. !,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
A Sure Thing.

She-Dfd father say anything about
you being too young? He-Well, yes,
but he said I'D age pretty rapidly after
we were married and / found 1 had to
pay your bills-Iilustrated Bits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

If the British suffragettes would smash all OF
Bernard Shaws pictures, the rest might be forgiven
them - g..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The arrival of the hospital ship Solace at New
York, with IoI soldiers and sailors who were
wounded at Vera Cruz, has done much to check the
spirit
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Women complaining that they are unable to
buy skirts that do not hinder locomotion. No doubt
that's the reason why. they slit 'em.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The mediators seem disposed to give plenty of
time for fighting before beginning their deliberations.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

A. surgeon operating on "a boy for appendicitis
found he had two appendices Double fee of course.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The redeeming feature of the Becker trial is that
Detective Burns hasn't figured in it 81
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Prohibition a. a Political Issue.

The trouble is that prohibition is political issue
and dangerous one
On the one side is the very large number of tenn
perance people and the other is the wealthy and
stronglyorganized liquor interest If the amendment
should be pressed to vote the Representatives would
have to choose on which side they would stand They
do not want to be placed in this embarrassing situa
tion Generally speaking the members from city dis
trcts would be safe voting against prohibition,
while the Representatives from rural sections would
probably vote for it 1t is impossible predict wheth
er not the amendment would pass. 1t would re-
quire twothirds VOTE 900 in the affirmative, and
is extremely doubtful if nearly 800 members favor
nationwide prohibition AT the same time, the poll
ticians have tremendous regard nowadays for moral
sentiment The wave of reform which has swept
the country during the past few years has given
political value to righteousness. The public attitude
toward the drinking of spirituous liquors has also
greatly changed during the last two decades. No
member would dare to be seen in an intoxicated
condition on the floor of the House, although in
times past the spectacle was not uncommon. The
rules OF the American Railway Association forbid the
employment of persons addicted to the use of intox-
catng drinks, and the man who now declares that
he the water wagon is by means an exception
to the rule. VIZ.
The politicians know that there is considerable
respect for temperance in this country and many of
them might vote for the amendment in the hope of
gaining votes thereby even though such action might
be directly opposed to their personal inclinaons and
judgment 1t is fact, however that vast majority
of the members believe that vote either way would
mean their defeat for reelection Is it any wonder
that they do not want to be brought the point where
a decision would have to be made?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
Too Much Militancy.
IL, r.ar1o opliqf 30

would George enlist"'
mo, I. don't think he would
What's the reason? He comes of
fighting stock"
That's the reason. He's soured on
lighting. His grandmother il a Colonial
Dame. his aunt Is a d. A. r.. and his
mother is a militant. Plain
Dealer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Arrivals from Baltimore were: p. l..
Bull. ]. A. Bull. R. Gueidener, W. Z.
Householder Grand. V. Keough, Nor
mandie: d. McCarty. Van Cortland: j.
e Smith. York; J. J. Suter, Herald
Square: c. SR. Andrews, Belmont; W.
W. Grove. Manhattan: l. NJ Dodd. Bel
mont: q. Knabe. Grand: \. E. Turner.
Darlington; B. F. Calvert. Van Cortland:
T Captain. Herald Square; o. NJ. Dem
mis-. Hermitage; E. F. Elliott, Grand;
W. Ganter. Albert; J. Hutzel, Herald
Square. and W. y. Lancaster, Park
Avenue
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

Huerta talks as If he would be opposed to @Ham-
let" with Hamlet left out.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
New York Hotel Arrivals.

Special to The Washington Herald
New York. May 1s-Washingtonians ar.
rived and registered today as follows:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17
No Capital Required.

Fiim-What's your business!
Flam-Contractor.
Flim-What lineg
Flam-Debts.-Judge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-17

The House passed the diplomatic and
consular appropriations bill. carrying 81
$4,000, for the expenses of the diplomatic
and consular service for the next fiscal
year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-30
GIVES EACH CHILD 100
ACRES FOR CHRISTMAS
Farmer Near KOlxOmO Presents Gifts
Valued ut More Than One Hun
dred Thousand Dollars.

KOKOMO, Dec. 3O.-Ben Conway,
one of the most prosperous farmers
and one OF the best citizens of Wildcat
township. Upton county. has given to
each OF his children a substantial
Christmas present.
There are six children in the family.
all married. namely: Elmer Conway,
Everett Conway. Mrs Wilbur Arm
strong. Mrs G. ID. Covalt. and Mrs.
Edgar Langston of Howard county.
and Mrs. Daisy Applegate. The good
old man called his children around
him and 10 each he gave a warrant
deed 10 100 acres in Upton county
land. except so acres that is in How
ard county. but being a part OF 20
acres that is in Upton county. The
Sits are valued at more than 500. goo.
The children are all well to do. They
are thrifty hard working men and
women and each Of them has been
so faithful and dutiful 20 their par
euts. that this Christmas gift is a re-
ward for their goodness toward the
parents Mr.. Conway retains $50
acres for himself and wife on which
they expect TO remain the remainder
of their lives The deeds were deliv-
cred 20 the children on last Tuesday
and Il is a Christmas gift that they
very much appreciate.
Ben Conway viii be so years old
Aug 10. 1915. and Mrs. Conway is
now 20 years old.