The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-05
ROOSEVELT Is being

O overwhelmed with congratula- tions on his fortunate escape from the lunatlc Weilbrenner. The na- tion's chief. executive Is frequently the mark for harsh criticism from dissatis- fled voters over the country, but when his person is in danger the temper of the American people is quickly shown. A pa triotlc citizen of this country cannot help having a certain reverence for the man who fills the highest office within the gift of the people, although he may not agree with great many of his po- lltlcal actions. Before President McKin- Czolgoz he had not escaped bitter at taoks from papers and opposing politi- clans who seemed to think that his policy in regard to the money powers was des- tined to bring the nation to ruin, but criticism was entirely forgotten when the angel of death lowered over his couch and no man had any but words of com incubation. This would no debut be true were MT. Roosevelt to fall victim to some fanatic. His negro policy and me- teorlc performances would be instantly forgotten while his sturdy Americanism would remain a byword. It Is one of hu- man natures queer vagaries that while the great men of the world, whether they are good or bad, are targets for all kinds of frenzled attacks, while the real crim- inals are privileged characters.
 An important matter has been settled now that the Iselin baby has been given that stability in his own particular cir cle of admirers which a name imparts The future promoter of yacht races has been dubbed William Goddard Iselin and is named after his grandfather, Col. Will jam Goddard of Providence, R. l. The youngster arrived just at the beginning of the international yacht races for the America's cup and his coming seems to have brought good luck to the defender, although 1t Is quite probable that Cap tain Barr and the builders had something to do with the victory However that may be, young Iseln has been accorded much attention since his appearance in this world. In this respect he Is much more fortunate than thousands of babies equally as healthy and probably destined to make just much noise in the world who get no more than a semi-humorous notice in the local papers.
 Passenger agents of the railroads en- tering Washington state that travel into the capital during the past month of August has been heavier than ever be- fore known. Express companies have been overwhelmed by the rush and bag gage men have had hard task to keep up with the array of trunks. Although August was especially marked by the heavy tide of travel there are always q great many people going in and out of Washington. It is the cherished de- sire of all true Americans to see the national capital at some time during life. A resident of the city once remarked ,Aat it seemed to him that all the bridal couples in the country made break for Washington as soon as the knot was tied. Another queer feature Of life in Washington and one that furnishes much amusement to old residents is the great number of green" people who arrive every year for the purpose of getting polished off. It has been said that one can see more of these characters about Washington than in any other city in the country, unless it is in New York, where they are not so noticeable. Many good stories are going the rounds of statesmen in the rough who were sent to represent th3ir constituents in some far away west ern state and the ludicrous experiences they had in learning the primer lessons of high lift. Tom Ochiltree of Texas was always willing to show these novices about especially when they came from his native heath, but it was noticeable that the tutor was rather an expensive luxury.
 Secretary Root is the recipient of many attentions while in England to attend the sessions of the Alaskin boundary com mission. Dinners and entertainments galore are being rendered the distinguish ed American and prominent statesmen are trying to outdo one another In cour- tesy. It Is a noticeable fact here of late that John Bull is particularly anxious to