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The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
Light the Streets and Keep Them Clean.

There is much talk about Greater Wash
ington- II is good talk. We like to hear
It. Ii sounds well. There is the right
ring to il. 1t signifies local awakening.
We need it. The movement is magnif-
cent; deserves the support of every citi-
zen. the hearty cooperation Of all
But while we are thus booming Wash
ington-picturing its greatness and its
grandeur, present and prospective-let US
pause a moment and give a passing
thought TO some Of the things we are not
proud OF For example, the streets. A
word was spoken yesterday about our
wretched lighting system-a system that
compels a tax-paying community TO grope
about in darkness after nightfalL There
is hardly a city of half the SEE that would
not feel abjectly ashamed Of such nl-Hght-
ed streets as we have here at the Capital
Of the Nation. Where the fault lies, The
Herald does not pretend to say. 1t only
calls attention to condition that is a
nightly reproaeh to this proud city of
ours.
But that is not all Consider the streets
themselves. They are as III kept as they
are in lighted. Their condition is abOm-
Unable. II constitutes public shame. If
there is any earthlyS reason why the
streets should be in such a dirty. disease
breeding, unkempt shape The Herald
would like TO know IT, OF course. the
Commissioners are doing their best. No
body questions that. Probably the appro-
priation has fallen short II usually does,
We admit But why does the appropriation
fan short? We ask in no captlous spirit
but would simply like TO know. Congress
is not intentionally mean and niggardly
Even the Scion from Wayback would be
distressed 10 find the streets 50 foul as
they are to-day,
Washington is great and growing great
er. Il will have half "A million people be
fore we know it. 1t is d model munich
liality in many respects. We are proud
of it-very proud In short time we are
going 10 give an exhibit al jamestown
a municipal exhibit-that will open The
eyes of the world. But this is not a model
municipality in all respects. Indeed. in
at least the two respects here dweIt upon
there is a daily and nightly object lesson
of shortcomings that no well-regulated
city anywhere would tolerate.
Keep on booming Northumberland
Washington. 1t willsdo good-great good
But in the meantime let us see if We can
not have well-lighted, well-kept streets.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
A Real Indian Fighter.

President Roosevelt viii receive d visit
soon from one of the most remarkable
survivors Of the Indian wars which until
q comparatively few years ago kept the
far west in a constant ferment. He
bears the unromantic name Of John Stout.
although he is a ful-blood Cherokee.
stout now lives at Delaware. I. r. ana
though seventy-five years old, is stiH hale
and hardy. For years before the civil
Ia he served as a scout under Gen.
BloUnt in the Indian Territory and Kan
saS. ard was in the town of Lawrence.
kans., when Quantrell, the guerrilla.
sacked that place and murdered all Of its
inhabitants who did not fee For four
years he was with Gen. Custer as a scout
in all of that dashing cavalryman's In
dian campaigns. and missed the massacre
on the Little Big Horn by reason Of sick
ness, which caused the general to leave
him behind. Stout fought in Indian war
fare before the introduction of rifles.
when only bows and arrows were used
he his killed many an Indian warrior
with an arrow at one hundred feet.
which he says is the maximum range at
which that weapon could be fatally en-
ployed He will have many a thrilling
tale TO tell the President when he visits
the White House.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
Golden silence.

From the Catholic STANDARD and Times.
Mother-You're very fond Of your dolly,
aren't you, dear2
Little Mary-Yes; she's nicer than any
body else I know.
Mother-Oh! no; she's not nicer than
your mamma. surely
Little Mary-Yes she is; cause she
don't never 'stuTb me when I'm talkin.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
4 suggestion TO Alabama.

From the Boston Transcript.
Alabama has given 10 the gallery Of
representative men in the National Cap
ital d statue Of Rev. DR.. J. L. n Curry,
who had done so much for Southern edu-
cation This shows commendable appre-
citation. We hope in due time il will add
one Of Booker Washington also.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
Sill Better.

From the Catholic Standard and Times
Well" said he. anxious to patch up
their quarrel of yesterday. aren't you
curious to know what's in this package?'
Not very" replied the still belligerent
wife indiferently.
We'll, it's something for the one 1 love
best in the world
All suppose it's those suspenders you
said you needed
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
Aikens' Mistake.

The Hon. Thomas J. Aikens. of Mis-
souri,. is the man who put the Republican
party OF that State on the high road to
the surprising victories It has been win
ming in the past few years. 1t seems.
however. that Mr.. Aikens is not to par
ticipate in the larger affairs of his party
much longer tie yielded to the tempta-
ton to accept appointment 70 a Federal
position, that of subtreasurer at St
Louis, and in doing 50 he had to surren-
der the State Craftsmanship. which fell TO
the deft hands Of Hon. Thomas H. Me
drlnghaUs Mr.. Aikens was a successful
country banker in Southwestern Mis-
souri,. and sprang suddenly into political
prestige by organizing his party on the
most modern basis of efficiency. Until
he accepted Office which for a long time
he refused, he. was generally regarded
as the rising power in Missouri Republi-
canisn and was consulted by the author
titles in Washington on all important po-
litical matters in his State Now his Of
fee is UNDER a cloud. by reason OF the
alleged heavy defalcation of one Of his
assistants and AIr. Aikens will probably
lose the influence in his party councils
he was rapidly gaining before he quit his
country bank for a Federal Office in ST.
Louis
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
Menn Fehou.

Prom the Catholic STANDARD and Times
OF course. John" said his wife, I'm
obliged to you for this money, bat it isn't
enough to buy a real fur coat that
Well" interrupted the brutal husband.
''yOu'H have to make il go as fur as you
can"
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

IRON the Taller
Maud have just received an offer ut
marriage which came by post this NOM
ing He said that his love for me vas
very great, but that his income Wa5
small
Marie-What a pity. Who was Il from
Maud-I really didn't notice; that WAS
enough.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

ganized in 1893 with a capital OF sl10,Oo0.
000. This capital was used for the pur-
pose OF buying up the stock of the sub
sidiary companies. So that the tendency
has been toward concentration. both Of
capital and management. If the Ohio
companies were separated. doubtless some
new way would be found by which they
could be operated in conjunction. They
could be merged into a single corporation.
either State or national, and the State
would have to deal with the octopus in
another form.
This possibility suggests that the form
Of capitalistie combination is not so i'm
portant as its methods Of doing business.
II would be easier. probably. for govern
ments. both State and national. to cope
with billion-dolIar corporation whose
principal officers were responsible for all
its acts. and whose charter strictly de-
fined its powers and privileges. than to
deal with scores Of minor corporations
banded together by secret agreements, the
responsibility for which is difficult To
trace. If the billion-d0llar corporation
could be made to do the square thing, it
might net be so dangerous. after all.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

From the Cleveland Leader
The instruction proved izzle and the
American occupation failed to produce
any fireworks But the cyclone came and
Cuba's appetite for trouble ought nov 70
be satisfied
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
smart Girl.

She threw herself at CholIy's head.
She picked a spot aiOft.
Because she wanted, a. she said,
To land or something soft
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Children to the number of 81 1907 were
born in Ohio last year. and yet a calm
survey of the situation fails TO show
wherein Ohio is in need of this addi-
tional qualification as the blue ribbon
mother of oficeholders.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
Moved On.

There was a merchant in cur town who
was rot wondrous wise, and said that he
could get along and never advertise. His
rivals now are all convinced that adyer-
Using pays for he was forced 10 get
along IN less than ninety days.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

How are things in the street," in
quired the senior partner. who had re-
manned at home for the day.
"Violets fuctuating. bonbons and thea
ter tickets firm." absently replied the
junior partner, who was in love
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
One Nnv.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Say. how do you do the sparkling In
your new auto?'
Get a pretty girl to go along with me. Z"
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
A Trine Anrious.

You are going to marry a wife-mur-
derer."
Dear me, how romantic! But tell me
one thing
'.Weu2"
4 am TO be his second wife. I trust"
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Marie Corelli has Just had new pho
tOgraph made. and positively refuses to
allow il to be given to the press. All
right. Here goes: What is the name of
Marie's new book?
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

An Illinois man claims 10 have seen a
ghost climb a waterspout the ether
night What he did to the water pitcher
when he awoke was probably aplenty,
too
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

The story is being told in New York
that Senator Piatt will resign If Hearst
is elected Now. isn't Mr. Hearsts press
agent the smooth one?
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

A writer in the Chicago Chronicle speaks
OF Mr. Hearst's unheard of presump-
ton II must have been an oversight
upon the part of Mr.. Hearst il it really
hasn't been heard of.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

should one say minding the baby or
tending the baby?'
Il should say that minding the baby is
the mere accurate term"
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
In Harness.

4 see the President Of Mexico is not
TO resign"
no; he IS a game one and wants to
DiaZ he has lived
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Robe. the great batter of the Chicago
Americans, is an Ohio man. The Chi
cago team deserves great credit for sup
pressing this until after the champion
ship was nailed down, but there probably
wasn'l any doubt Of it in Ohio's mind
all along.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Perhaps that Cuban who skipped out
with a million or 50 just after Mr. Taft
arrived simply wanted to make the Secre-
tary feel as much at home as possible.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
PETER QuIescent.

The erstwhile volcano Of P0pulism, the
Hon. William A. PETER. is now one Of the
quietest citizens OF washington He has
lived in the National Capital almost con-
tinuOusly since his term in the Senate
expired, and he heeds fsJt the frequent
calls of his distracted PopuIist hosts in
Kansas to come home and help them in
their campaigns. Just at present the
remnant of the Populist party in Kansas
is making desperate efforts 10 maintain
its organization, and has put a State
ticket in the field. Former Senator PEI
fer's services in the pending campaign
would be very much appreciated, accord
Ing to reports which reach here from
Kansas. but Il is stated that be has re-
fused 10 go out 90 the scenes Of his for
mer triumphs and take the stump for the
Pops The chief reason is that Mr. PETER
is no longer 4 POpuiist Three or four
years ago he publicly announced his con-
viction that the Popullst party had per
formed the service for which IL was in
tended. and that as long as the ReDub-
licans accepted the Roosevelt policies he
would cooperate with the Presidents
party. Mr. PETER IS engaged upon the
interesting work Of indexing the reports
OF Congress for the Senate. and draws q
satisfactory stipend from the Senate con-
tingent fund for this service. He has
been at this work for the past four years,
and it Is probable that there is enough OF
It 10 keep him busy for several years He
seems perfectly happy in his present en-
ployment and the luXuTiant whiskers that
brought him fame are as long and luxu-
HOus to-day as they were when Kansas
Populism was at its height and he was
the chief prophet ef that cult
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Since the automobile heart only over
takes those who own automobiles. tho
scientists needn't be surprised IL thu
great majority of folks fail to grow IN
duly excited about it.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

If the election in New York We're a few
weeks further off, We have no doubt that
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. John Sharp Williams
would both be making speeches in Mexico
SOON
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

There seems to be some little difference
Of opinion in the Hearst Murphy mutual
admiration society as to the exact mean
ing of the buy-laWs.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

To one who understands English as
she is spoke" the report that the King
of AMMAN recently roasted his wife isn't
especially novel in the way Of news.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Out in ST. Louis the bankers are dis
cussing when to lend money without
collateral" If they ever discover when,
We viii call around
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

If Mr. COrtelyou is appointed Secretary
of the Treasury. the money will have TO
do most Of the talking for that depart
ment in the future
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

The man who invented a cussless lam
guage ought TO be made to get 70 work
and invent a busyless telephone.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

The country needs a man." SAYS the
Louisville Courier-Journal. Possibly so
but the city can't spare him just now.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Mr. Hartman can now understand the
exaggerated respect a man invariably
feels for the weight and size of the Fish
he fails 10 land
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

a Massachusetts Republican club has
set out to solve the race problem, and its
are apt TO be as worthy of
as a forty-nine-y ear-old
maids opinion as to whether or not mar
rage is a failure
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

IF Mr.. Taft had an understudy he mig ii
put in few successful one-night stands
il Morocco about now.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Now word comes from Philadelphia
that Uncle Joe Cannon didn't exceed the
speed limit. after all. Six miles an hour
just naturally looks Ike a blue streak 10
Philadelphians, that's all.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

The Norfolk Nirginian declares that Dr.
Woodrow Wilson is "a Democrat intus Of
in cute As not one man in ten knows
what that means. il looks like IL might
be a pretty good platform.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
PEOPLE OF NOTE.
Tart and the Presidency.

No surprise was caused in Washing.
ton by Secretary Taft's formal declina-
ton of the appointment 70 the vacancy
on the Supreme Court Bench. occasioned
by the resignation OF Mr. Justice Brown.
II has been known in well-informed cir
cles here, virtually ever since the Pres
ident rendered the appointment to Sec
rotary Taft seven or eight months ago
that he would not accept. Moreover. It
has been known that President Roose-
welt has been chief among those who
have urged the War Secretary TO decline
the appointment The President has made
no secret Of his wish that Mr. Taft
should continue a member Of the Cabi-
net until the Panama canal enterprise
is we'll advanced. the Philippine govern
ment is reduced to that efficiency which
Mr.. Tafts work there as governor gen
eral outlined and other matters OF very
great concern to the administration In
particular. and the country in general,
with which the eminent Ohioan has been
identified. shall be got out Of the way,
Now thai Cuba has been brought sud
denly and unexpectedly under the direct
supervision OF the United States. an
othe: reason EaS arisen IN the Ffesl-
dents judgment why Secretary Taft
should net be immured in the Supreme
Court. incidentally. if the country in
the meantime, or the Republican party,
should manifest a desire for Judge Taft
10 become President, the incumbent of
the White House, it can be stated pos
itively. would have no regrets. But.
aside from these considerations, il is
known that President Roosevelt. while
being instrumental al dissuading the Sec
retary from going on the bench at this
time, would be only TOO glad 10 give him
the next vacancy that may occur before
the expiration Of the present admiaistra
ton. should Judge Taft still be avail
able for appointment
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Mr.. Hearst was recently introduced as
AN open-handed man" Isn't that what
YOU call "A straight tip
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

The DreadnOught has managed 10 fire
an entire bFOadside without turning turtle.
Now. II she can manage TO keep OF the
rocks and not blow herself up she may do
very we'll for a temporary holy terror.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Castro is better" notes a contempt
TaTy- Congratulations; thar indicates,
comparatively speaking. that he was once
good.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Miss Bertha Krupp's rousseau cost
only $50, still, under the circumstances.
We see no reason for the happy bride
groom TO complain
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

The Standard Oil declares that it will
fight Ito the last ditch" Also the last
pipe line no doubt
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

A scientist declares that s. per cent Of
Chicagos population is crazy NOtwith-
standing the false whiskers and the green
goggles we feel sure this scientist halls
from ST Louis
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Atlanta has pulled or q successful riot.
entertained a bogus millionaire and is
now enjoying the delights Of an alder
manic bribery investigation. Nothing but
big city ways for Atlanta
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

A London professor declares that saw
dust is digestible. They have been adj
vertising it that way in this country for
a good while.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Like the wise and foxy tempest that it
was that tropical storm waited until Mr.
TAFT got home before entering Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

a son Of the Gaekwar Of Barods de-
clares that he finds the American girls
both beautiful and charming. They never
did care what the Old man thought about
IT, anyhow
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

We note with keen regret that our
esteemed japanese contemporaries. the
Asahi. the Jill. the Kokumin. and the
Herehi. are all jumping on Uncle Sam.
He will hardly pay any attention TO these
yellow journalists, however.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Another aggravating thing about Mr.,
Taft's lid-sitting proclivities is the cheer
full way he goes about IT,
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22
walker at It Again.

Few men in the United States have had
more active careers than John Brisben
Walker. 4 graduate Of the West Point
Military Academy, Mr.. Walker did not
long remain in the army but applied his
great, restless enegry 20 money-making
while stin young and full Of imagination.
He acqui1 I'd a large fortune in Denver
real estate development twenty years
ago. ami then came Fast where he es-
tablished the Cosmopolitan Magazine, now
the property of William Randolph Hearst.
He placed this periodical in the front
rank OF monthly publications. and while
doing this engaged in large manufactur-
ing enterprises, being a pioneer in the
manufacture Of automobiles in the United
States Mr.. Walker has returned 10 TIA
field Of his first broad activities. as he
now is the owner in fee simple Of the
busting town Of Morrison a thriving
suburb OF Denver. lie paid $4,000 cash
for this village "a few weeks ago. and
announces his purpose Of making IL the
model municipality Of the country.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Mr.. Hearst says he fayors IAN equitable
distribution of wealth. and it must be
acknowledged that he is living pretty
close up 10 his creed just at this time
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

That Milwaukee millionaire who gave
his son a million dollars lust TO see what
he viii DO with It," probably rather hopes
TO see just who he viii do with il.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

According TO an authority. il takes six
months 10 tan an elephants hide. Re
spectfully referred 20 William Jennings
Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Raleigh. y. C., comes forward with a
ham sandwich trust For the life Of us
We can't see how in the world they are
going to slice the ham any thinner.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Sir William PerBin declares that the
analine cOlOring used in food stUfs Will
not kill as. The knowledge that we are
TO escape with our lives viii help some.
al any rate.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-22

Col. o. c. Staples is back in Washing
ton for the winter, after passing the sum
mer al his summer hotel at Alexandria
Bay, on the St Lawrence He reports
the most successful season in the history
of the Thousand Island House. Just be-
fore leaving. his guests presented him
with a costly set of china for the use Of
his yacht. the Nereid
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-11-02

out the county. Her illness was brief
and her death was shock and, sur
prise.
Her husband is tho editor of the
Saluda Standard. Besides her hus-
band, she leaves a little boy six years
Of age and little girl just ten days
old.
She was buried today at Pine
Pleasant Baptist church, Of which
her fathers family are members and
where the ashes Of the Colemans for
several generations sleep.
Rev. D. II. Grassland officiated at
the burial and his remarks were very
touching.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-11-02
Uncle Wilmot's Hen,

Speaking of the intelligence Of
dumb creatures" observed the bald
headed boardcr, "my Uncle Wilmot
has hen on lis farm in the country
thaJ never lays an egg on Sunday at
any season of the year,
This statement aroused the other
boarlcrs at once.
"You don't expect us to believe
that, boy you?' said the man with
pointed beard.
"It's the solemn TRUTH" rcjoincd
the other "T can testify to it of my
own personal knowledge, and can
prove it by every member Of my un-
Gle IS family.'
cit doesn't seem absolutely impos-
siblc to mc,' said another boarder.
"Scme animals can count. This has
been proved in the case of oxen that
are used in certain foreign countries
as the motive power for primitive
mills or irrigation machinery. They
are driven hundred times round a
circular track and then allowed to
rest. After n few months the oxen
will stop at the hundredth revolution
Of their own accord. The only posi-
BILE explanation of this is that the
animals can count q hundred. But
how can hen, even though she may
learn to count seven easily enough
grasp the idea that it is wrong to lay
an egg on Sunday9 That is the only
feature Of the case that can't under
stand. What is your explanation of
it9'
"Well," replied the baldhcadcl
boarder, "the only reason I can offer
why the old hen never lays any egg OH
Sunday is that she never lays an egg
on any other day Of the week, and
hasn u for two whole years. youths
! Companion.