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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
AN OLD WOMAN CLERK.
Vote Would change Things

Editor of The Washington Herald:
So long as the government clerks, a
large proportion of Washington's pop
ulation, have no vote in the affairs
of our city. just so long will some of
our legislators further oppressive leg
islation that their unknowing constit-
uents at home may be hoodwinked to
believe that they, their represent
atives, have rendered them and their
country valuable service. I would
suggest as an effective remedy that
The government clerks identify them
selves with the American Federation
of Labor and Legislation which some
OF our legislators would not dare to
inflict upon their constituents and yet
unload upon the defenseless clerk In
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
Original Open Forum.

Editor of The Washington Herald:
In connection with the attempt to in
itiate in the District of Columbia the
use of the public school buildings for
the very excellent and commendable
purpose of open forums for the dis
cussiOn OF matters of public and com
munity concern 1t has been declared
repeatedly in the press that the first
of these meetings inauEursted. as one
report had it. ''Washington's first gen
uine public forum for the aIl-sided
consideration OF matters of public i'm
portanCe" and provided the first on
portunity for the fair presentation
and free discussion of public Ques-
tons"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
Married Women in once.

Editor of The Washington Herald:
II Representative Borland really wants
to add to the Treasury of the United
States by Diminishing about 5000
clerks, why not dismiss the married
women in all the departments?
Wives of some OF the high salaried
clerks in the Geological Survey and
Treasury especially are in the Offices
with their husbands and get some Of
the largest salaries. Z. THORNTON.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

In spite OF the fact that great many persons
demand that street cars be heated it must be re-
membered that possibly majority of the pas
sengers complain Of the system that scorchcs their
legs or their skirts. Why not apply the cost Of
heating to the wages of motormcn and con-
ductOrs.
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should Demand More Pay.

EHobto hort ray
Editor Of The washington Herald:
The ferment over the BorlAnd bill Is
kissing in Washington's atmosphere.
Some poet wrote:
How few think justly of the thinking
few:
How many never think who think
they do
Is it not barely possible this lie true
about this disturbing question. The
writer has little sympathy with the man
who Is seeking special privileges all the
time. The government clerk who IL seek
ing a seven-hour day strikes me az
seeking special privileges, for the aver
age American clerk works nearer ten
hours a day than seven. in my random
guess The average business man works
nearer ten hours a day than seven; the
average person universally works nearer
ten hours a day than seven. am very
frank TO say / believe the government
clerk, unless his is some especially tech
meal. trying work, should work eight
hours a day.
But, there is another side TO this. and
the substantial side. too. namely. Is the
government clerks sufficiently paid? My
knowledge convinces me he is scandal
ously, yes. miserably underpaId. A gov
eminent clerk receiving from Uncle Sam
Sl.o00 a year, would get 1850 from Miss
Canada for the same services, excepting
he would have 10 work eight hours a
day for Miss Canada and not seven
hours. clerk getting $3.50 a year from
Uncle Sam would get from Johnny Bull
$3.50 a year, but an eight-hour day. A
clerk getting from almost any flrst-class
manufacturing firm s., 500 a year, would
get from Uncle Sam about $500. No,
my dear Mr.. Clerk, don't kick about that
extra hour, but raise a rebellion about
your miserable. contemplate and un-
righteous small salary
ELIJAH z. KNOTT.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
PERSISTENCE

PERSISTENCE.
A sturdy soul was that one who
By Fortune sadly tricked
Deep in the mesh of woe and rue
Went smiling on and never knew
Or guessed that he'd been licked;
And knowing not his evil fate
Just grinned when Fortune slammed the gate,
And fearless of all slip or fall
Won out by climbing DER the WALL
Copyright lsls)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

In the carly days, Federal appropriations Tor
building highways justified on the ground
OF military expediency but today political expedi-
ency is the keynote
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

A society in England is trying to secure an
agreement by which horses and mules may be
kept off the battlehelds. 1t doesn't matter about
men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Why leave Washington for change of eli
mate? We get it right here every Jew days
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Experience may be the best teacher. but we
notice that it always has large postgraduate
class.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

The White House denial of the story that
President Wilson thinking OF resigning was
unnecessary. No thinking person paid heed to
such tyaddIe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

If HOkc Smiths ears are not made Of asbestos
they arc burning yet because of the things people
have been saying about that speech he made in
the Senate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

One Of the finest Southerners we ever knew
says he never helped lynch negro.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

There are Houses and Houses. For instance,
the one that has been to Europe and the one that
is part Of Congress-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

At last reports President Wilson was bearing
up we'll under the charge that he is a sympathizcr
with the allies. He still has the accusation of the
allies TO cope with
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

The foreign and domestic press which regards
the Senate vote on the Gore resolution as
triumph for the President got the wrong starting
signal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

The German authorities have sentenced Bel
gian woman to prison at hard labor for treason.
She is only martyr that has been caught
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Judge Gary OF the Steel Trust evidently has no
sense Of humor. He has denied report that he
may be a Presidential candidate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Congress has been in session for nearly three
months now, and special harm has been done
yet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Those Senators who voted against tabling the
Gore amendment are now seeking to divest them
selves Of the role Of comedians
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

The brunette who doesn't want to be blond
is not worrying about the shortage of dyestuffs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

When people say that man is close we infer
that it is hard to touch him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

One-haf the world wonders why the other half
keep monographs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Some people get reputation for thriftnes
when they are just stingy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

Most diplomatic notes are discounted these
days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

The best policy is the one that makes good.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

the District of Columbia would not b,
possible, for then the clerks, through
the aid of their organisation. could tell
Mr.. Borland and others OF his kind to
be more careful or perhaps. their pres
ence would be needed at home.
DAN l.. ROB.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
A Line o Cheer Each Day O the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of an original poem. written daily
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

All the governmental regulation in the world
will give democracy unless we really live the
spirit OF democracy, the spirit that makes wish
to let every else have as much freedom We
insist upon taking for ourselves. Democracy, 50
often mistakenly used expression of egotism
is essentially cgotisms foe. 1t insists on sef-sub-
ordination. 1t makes regard for the peace and hap.
pness and development of others not task, but
one of the highest rewards of living.
Till every one of us escapes from the desire to
be self-made aristocrat there cannot be such
thing democracy in the home or anywhere else
If could look into the daily lives Of Of the
greatest champions Of freedom that the world has
hearts, love freedom at all They used freedom as
means to an end, the end being their own aggran-
disement. Some of the saddcst records of human
experience might be made by the wives of great
liberals, who, defenders of the light abroad
through their petty exactions on those about them
keep the domestic atmosphere blue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
Question. for DR.. Radcliffe.

Editor OF The Washington Herald. In
your paper ! noticed the comment OF the
Rev. DR.. Radcliffe on the use OF the
public school buildings for Sunday after
noon meetings, and because OF a few
statements included in his remarks
wish and feel constrained TO ask just
two questions for the benefit OF some few
OF our Christian citizens he spoke OF.
What divine Law does il violate? and
what relation has Sunday 10 the fourth
comma ndment? W D. TAYLOR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
Editor OF The washington Herald. In

Editor OF The Washington Herald. In
II recent sermon one OF the pastors Of
this city asserted very confidently that
the use OF the schoolhouses for commU-
nifty meetings Sunday afternoon would
he an sffront to the best American ira
ditions and a direct violation OF the di-
vine law" But the gentleman failed 10
cite chapter and verse OF the divine word
that says anything OF this kind. There
Is absolutely no warrant in the Bible for
applying the prohibitions Of the fourth
commandment to Sunday. What right
has any man TO lay upon the ConscienCes
Of the people something the Lord has
not laid upon them? There may be good
reasons for not using the school build
inCs for the purpose proposed. but the
pastor referred TO has not produced even
sne OF them. C. P. BOLIVIAN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

with clear water and white clothes, and out OF a
blue bottle she would throw large drops of blung.
used to watch the water as to my wonder, it
changed color, turning TO faint blue and then to
Ia deeper blue.
suppose that performance still goes on in the
domestic interiors Of large part of the world.
But like many other things that used to charm
my childish fancy, it no longer draws my attention.
1t often comes back to my mind, however, when
II see people, not SO good-humored as that old
Irish washerwoman and not well-ntentioned in
their endeavor, throwing bluing into the atmos-
phere We all know how common the bluing-
throwers encountered and how expert they
can be-
People Of this kind flourish in the family life.
There they abandon self-controL They give up
their defenses against themselves. They reveal
their worst tendencies. Some of them untiring
operators Their mere presence may turn the at
mosphere blue. Often they are fathers drunk with
dissatisfaction and parental authority. "lf know
that my father is in the house | feel uncomfort-
able | once heard unhappy girl remark She
belonged to of those families where the father
was king, used to exercising petty tyranny, one of
the most dreadful of all social figures.
But though the father is often the greatest Of
fender in this regard, he is by no means the only
offender. Most expressions of egotism in the
family have the effect of buing the atmosphere.
Moreover, offender is likely to spread resent
ment about him or fear uneasiness, all of which
tend to deepen the shade. If, with our eyes. we
could sec the moral atmosphere of many families
as it really is should be appalled, by the color
and should have to wonder if great
many evils did not thrive in such darkness.
The vain and selfish and exacting daughters, the
arrogant and overbearing sons often bring misery
to those who. with devotion, have brought them
up and made sacrifices for their sake
Some years ago Life published cartoon with
the title "Charles Is Home From College" 1t rep
resented old couple, small and weakened, COW
ering before the mighty presence Of their son, with
authority and self-sasfaction in every line of his
bearing A man of my acquaintance had it cut
out and framed and placed Of the walls OF
his home. He explained to me that he wanted his
sons, then about 10 and years Of age, to become
familiar with it and to have the meaning soak in.
All the self-made arstocrats of the world tend
to turn the atmosphere blue. Those about them
they depress with their arrogance. Their opinions
they assert with dogmatism. Invariably they are
bad listeners either indifferent or on the alert not
to see the good in what is said, but to see what
they find to disagree with to dsapprove or
to resent. Though they may seem to battle for
the truth, they really battling for themselves.
They provide Of the nnumerabe clews to
right living that inevitably lead to social democ-
racy Down the generations they have shown that
in democracy alone the atmosphere be really
clear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

But the oyerbearing people not the only Of
tenders IN this regard. There the complainers
We tnd them everywhere. AS life does not suit
them, as their outlook is dark, they do what they
can to make it dark for others To live among the
complaining people is indeed one of the hardest
tests of character. The best that can be said of
them is the best that can be said Of the selfmade
aristocrat They sick. They have lost the
healthy relations with the forces around them And
by their reactions they make those forces their
enemies. They show what the philosophers have
repeatedly pointed out, that there is not world
outside ourselves, but that every one who comes
into consciousness creates world of his
The most considerable man that I know re-
Gently astonished me by saying: "The hardest
problem that have to face in life is put UP to me
by selfish and dscourteous people by those who
take advantage of all the courtesy and favor ex-
tended to them and instead of becoming more con-
Siderate grow less So" 1t must be acknowledged
that there are such people and that they create
great deal Of misery in the world Behind nearly
every one of them there lies the influence Of some
woman, perhaps an overload mother who has
spoiled them with indulgence. Just what to do
with them 1t is sometimes difficult to decide. The
more they are allowed to take in the way of ad-
vantage the more their bad qualities flourish. Per-
haps the best way is to treat them as what they
really are, crpplcs, with allowance for their wax
ness, but without undue concession. At their
worst they are deserving of pity. Trying they
are to others, they are more trying to them
selves Invariably, their exactions on life lead to
disappointment and misery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05

CONTINUED OK PAGE NINE
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07
MOTHER LOVE AIDS
 SON IN TRENCHES It Brings Relief To Boy Stand ing His Watch Deep
 in Mud.

Once upon time, only a few months after this terrible world war had be- gun, Private Bailey, a soldier in the ranks had stood for days in the trenches somewhere in France" The cold rains soaked him to the skin; the mud was deep. He had had no rest. Weary and aching with rheumatic pains, he recalled the faith his mother had in Sloan's Liniment. He asked for it in his next letter home. A large bottle was immediately sent him and a few applications killed the pain. once more he was able to stand the severe exposure. He shared this wonderful muscle-soother with his comrades, and they all agreed it was the greatest reinforcement" that had
 ever come to their rescue. At your druggist, 25c., soc. and s1.O0 a bottle
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07

The market closed strong with De cember lS4a4 and May at lS619. Corn gained half to 24 and oats F and pro- visions 12 to 32 cents.
 It was not until the last half of the session that the bulls were enabled to obtain in control of the wheat mar ket. Previously the trade was under the influence of advices telling of tho welcome supplies of moisture in south ern Argentina, the precise section where down-pours would be of most benefit in offsetting the effects of the drought.
 Signs of improved export demand at the United States seaboard contrib uted to the late stregth in wheat. In this connection it was pointed out that world shipments were about 3.OO0.0O0 bushels under last years and that the amount of wheat in ocean passage was also largely short of the corresponding total in 1915. Corn responded alike to the early weakness and the late firmness of wheat. Increasing receipts of corn were counterbalanced by fresh export sales. Oats swayed with other cere- als.
 Higher quotations on hogs and corn sent provisions upgrade. Lard, es- pecially, was in demand.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07
Mining and Finonciol News
BY REVIEW LEASED WIRE

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Wall Streets indifference to the outcome of the presidential election was unmistaka- ply submitted to the individual point of view by today's operations. In the judgement of dispassionate observers the markets remarkable strength and breadth-its undersurrent of conh- oence-were based on fundamental and intrinsic conditions far removed from immediate political considera- tions.
 |. s. Steel was the central feature to a greater extent than recently. Not only of its extraordinary activity, in which it far outdistanced all other fav orites, but also by reason of its rise of 3ls points to 123h, eXastly a point above its previous maximum.
 Utah Copper and Central Leather rivalled steel in ascending to new records. Utah gained 2B at sl14A and Leather , points at 103A. Ur- gent demand was indicated at various times for other industrials and equip ments, notably Lackawana, Crucible and Sloss-Sheffield Steels, Republic Iron, Colorado Fuel, American and Baldwin Locomotives. the sugars, motors, papers, fertilizers and petro- leums, and issues dependent in d measure on tariff conditions.
 Gais in these diversified groups ranged from one to four points. the greater part of which was retained.
 Other coppers followed the pace set by Utah, though in more moder- ate degree, their course being. guided by reported sales of the refined metal for delivery in the spring of next year at 30l2 cents per pound.
 Rails were firm to strong, Reading, Union Pacific, New York Central, St Paul and Atchison representing the dividend payers, while Rock Island, Denver and Rio Grand preferred and Southern Railroad common and pre- ferred were foremost in the minor division
 Total sales 1,570.000 shares. Bonds were firm, total sales par value. s6,- 165,000. U. S. bonds were unchanged on call
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07
(BY l.. ]. Overlockl

NEW YORK, Nov 6.-Nothing of a disturbing nature developed over the week end and stock market open ed higher and considerable strength was shown throughout. There was however, some evidence of evening up, trades over election.
 Straw voting boiled by various gathering agencies throughout the country indicates one of the closest elections in years.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07
METALS MARKET.

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Lead at 7.10. Spelter firm, spot East St. Lou is delivery, 1O1s at 10%. Copper strong, electrolytic first quarter 29 at 29.74 Bar silver 691h.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07
CHICAGO GRAINS.

CHICAGO, Nov. 6. Unsettled weather in Canada hampering thresh- CTS and shippers led to an upturn in wheat prices tonight after an early decline due largely to Argentine rains
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07

Ride on the American Stage Line, Bisbee to Douglas. Phone 366.
 Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-07

DAT MAN.

Collins & l5l-rnerton)
The Oakes times., 1916-05-25
GARDENS FOR EVERYBODY

Community gardens for the coming
summer is the plan Of the Cleveland,
o., Congress Of Mother. 1t looks like
rather sensible plan too.
The different mothers cubs will
have charge Of their respective dis
tricts, getting hold of vacant lots to
he converted into Hardcns, sending
seeds to people who cant buy their
own and keeping the whole scheme
moving efficiently.
The youngsters will be interested
by gentle competition, selling their
vegetables in the summer and giving
an exhibit in the fall with prizes and
ribbons for the most successful.
Besides making the children and
the grown-ups alike cooperate in
this wholesome form of community
work the garden program includes q
lot of practical instruction.
Lessons in civic beauty, democracy,
economics and personal hygiene are
all to be fruits of these community
gardens.
And whether or not it is a complete
success this first summer, it can be q
fine thing il parents and children take
hold in the right spirit.
The Oakes times., 1916-05-25
IN NORTH DAKOTA
News Of the Week From Many
Sections Of the State.
a.
MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST
Events Are Briefly Written In Order
to Make Perusal Easier for
Busy Readers.

The Missouri slope bankers meeting
at Dickinson closed with banquet.
Beach was awarded the next meeting.
Alfred White is the new president.
The practice Of sleeping on his
stomach proved fatal to Martin A.
McGoon Of Fargo. He smothered to
death. Mr.. McG0on was In perfect
health.
Twenty new banks with q total cap
1talization OF 100000 have been or.
ganized in North Dakota during the
past month. according to the state
banking board.
w. ]. George. postmaster Of Van
Hook. died in hospital at Minot as
the result Of an automobile accident
near Van Hook. While travelling about
thirty miles an hour the car struck o
deep rut and turned over.
The Geneseo Farmers Elevator
company has decided to build a new
elevator which will be a modern
structure in every way. The work on
the construction of the same will
probably commence the latter part Of
the month.
Geese herders are wanted in the
country near Devils Lake to keep the
wild geese of the grain fields. Barnt
Anderson, Ramsey county farmer.
says thousands Of geese are feeding
on the seed uncovered by the recent
high winds.
S. F. Corwin again demonstrated his
public spirit and generosity in gift
of $1,000 to jamestown college endow-
ment fund. He has before contributed
several thousand dollars to the institu-
tion and now adds tire above splendid
sum to his former generous gifts.
Walter F. Kelly Of Hettinger was
elected president Of the North Dakota
County Auditors association, which
met at Fargo. F. F. Vaughn Of Cando
was elected vice president and Ole ].
Eide Of Langdon secretary treasurer.
Wahpeton was selected for the next
meeting place.
At meeting Of the Mohall fire de.
partment John Gilseth, A. B. Haugan
and Conrad Iverson were elected dele.
yates to attend the state firemen's q
tournament to be held this year in
Fargo. The convention meets in June
Besides the above named the local
chief and assistant are delegates by
virtue Of their offices.
At a referendum taken for the
Chamber of Commerce Of the United
States Of America members of the
Fargo Commercial club endorsed the
ten national preparedness measures