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The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

strife and bloodshed between two peoples
whom nature and racial affinity designed
to dwell together in amity. It has given
scope for the realization OF Anglo-Scotch
imperial expansion by furnishing the
political conditions for the building up of
vast eupire. Scotland in alliance with
France would have hampered the expan-
sion of the English race. Scotland in
with England has made that
expansion far greater and more faclle
than il otherwise would have been. 1t
has enabled Great Britain TO play on the
stage of the world a more considerable
role than either of its moieties could
have accomplished singly. 1t has fur
nished q magnificent example Of the ad-
vantages of arbitration In international
disputes, and constitutes a demonstration
of the possibilities OF the union OF two
distinct, yet kindred, nations for mutual
advantage, without the forfeiture by
either of its distinctive customs and in
stitudons. Finally. in the words Of the
great Chatham, uttered at a moment
when Scotland and ScOtchmen were less
loved IN England than now, THE union
is the main foundation OF the strength
and security OF the island Of Great Brit
ain"
EX-ATTACHE
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

Every man ought to be able 10 show
that he can support wife-or that she
can support HMM the opinion Of Thom-
as J, Leonard, assistant clerk OF the
Missouri house Of delegates, who was
formerly a member Of the Missouri legis-
lature, and has been connected with legis-
latlve bodies twenty years. He is going
to present the idea in the shape of a bill
TO the Missouri legislature that will con-
vene next January. and he believes It
VIII pass
How old are you?
Are you related7
"One dollar, please"
This is at present the only formality
Of questioning that accompanies the Is
suance Of d marriage license in Missouri
Leonard. remarking incidentally that
more questions must be answered before
a dog license can be obtained. proposes
20 add to the list specific questions as to
the means OF support available to the
couple.
The purpose Of this. Leonard says. Is
TO check the divorce evil He says a
great proportion Of divorces spring from
inadequate preparations for supporting
wife Not that he would throw such bar
rlers In the way as to make marriage diff
fcult for tho deserving-he hastens 10 dis
claim any such intention. He bears no
malice toward the little blind god. His
only purpose is 10 direct the poisoned
shafts-not 10 stop them. He is married
himself and has FIVE children.
Thinks of n New Idea.
Ieonard's idea. so far as he Is able to
learn. Is new No state requires a man
to 90 into details about the family ex-
chequer before selling him license to
wed. But Leonard IS not deferred by
this. He intends 10 draft 2 bill. and has
already consulted attorneys about 1t.
When the legislature eonvenes he intends
to see that it IS introduced, and when it
is taken before committee he intends 70
return 10 Jefferson City and fight for It.
i've been thinking about this thing
four years" Leonard told a ST. Louis
Post-Dispatch reporter. When / was
in the legislature in 1902 a great many
bills dealing with the divorce question
were being considered by other State
legislatures. and they attracted my at
tention. Kansas at that time had bin
providing for a ten-year marriage con-
tract Other States had unusual meas
ures under consideration.
I talked with other members OF the
Missouri legislature. and the idea of re-
quiring q man 90 show he could support
a wife gradually took form. Why. I've
known of instances where men married
with only s. or 50 In their pockets-just
enough 20 pay for a license and get a
justice Of the peace to perform the cere-
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
POLITICS AND RELIGION.

President RoOseveIt's Policy In Max
ing Appointments Criticised.
From the Baltimore sun
President ROOsevelt's fellOw-citizens are
loath TO believe that he habitually makes
appointments to Office on denominational
grounds: that ne takes a man into his
Cabinet not only because of his party 10y
atty. but also because he holds to certain
religious doctrines. II is only with great
difficulty that they could think of the
President SIS using public offices to infu-
ence the votes of members OF certain
churches-whether Catholics or Protes-
tants. But thoughtful men Of all religious
organizations do not hesitate to say that
his correspondence with Mrs, Storer re-
veals a disquieting condition. And, there
fore. Il is in order to suggest to the Pres
ident that he Is doing a great injustice 10
his fellow-citizens and is departing from
the best traditions of this republic If he
has tried-and il he is trying nOw-to es-
tablish an alliance between one church OF
all churches and the political party Of
which he Is the head. Broad-minded
thinking churchmen Of all creeds-
men who realize that il is dangerous, IN
American and un2aJriotic, bad for the
state and bad FOR all churches. to mix pol
itics and religion-hope that he will see
the error of mis- way.
The President and every other American
statesman ought in the future to conduct
political contests on absolutely secular
grounds. They should keep their hands
OF religion, which has nothing IN common
with party strife or the aspirations Of
any persons for public office. Religion
should make men better citizens and
voters by raising them 10 a higher level
But politics can only degrade religion, and
as the President Is a sincere and aggres-
sive religionist. he should be one Of the
first to insist that the politicians do not
invade the temples Of religion. He should
lead in the movement 20 make every mans
creed something too sacred 10 be cOnsid-
cred an issue IN party waTfare-something
too holy to be traded upon IN the political
market He should emulate the exam
pie OF the best American statesmen. and
sternly discourage every attempt 10 judge
the quality OF a mans citizenship or his
fitness for Office by any other criterion
than the JefersOnian requirement OF In
tegrity and capabilty-
Every citizen IS entitled to a square
deal" regardless Of his religious creed,
but VIII he get such a deal If men are to
be appointed to oflce solely because they
are Catholics, Protestants, or Hebrews?
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
FEARS ROosEvELT's GENIUS.
a.sEarse" Henry Thinks Presidents
Ambition VIII Bear watching.

From the Louisville CourierJournaL
Whether Theodore Roosevelt medi-
tates the abrogation Of the Third Term
legend, whether he has planned condi-
tions which will force his nomination
in 1905, or whether he meant what he
said the night Of the last Presidential
election day. and means to adhere TO
il, can be known surely to no one ex-
cept himself Present deniaIs count
for little. They come in the nature
Of matters f-course. Meanwhile. ap-
pearances are against the claim Of his
friends, that he does not want 1t" and
has in no manner intrigued to get ii"
The contrary Is the prevailing opin-
ion among the initiate. Sincerity" is
a somewhat convertible term when ap-
Piled TO the plans and schemes of am
bilious men in great affairs. With
Julius Caesar and Oliver Cromwell be-
fore the minds eye, thoughtful people
may not unreasonably surmise that
Theodore Roosevelt viii bear watch
ing Mr.. Bryan's best hope Of the
White House lies In the third-teFm
issue; the manifest that but one man
is capable OF continuing the work be-
gun by Roosevelt, and that to escape
anarchism we must fly to CaSsarisIn:
a proposition fraught with danger TO
the Republicans because fraught with
evil 10 the republic.
The COurier-JouTnal has always held
Theodore Roosevelt to be a statesman
and politician of the very first order
of originality, sagacity. and courage.
OF his personal cleanliness il enter
tains no doubt. But, in a democracy,
just such men become most dangerous
when they let their ambition overleap
their scruples We do not fear the
millions Of Hearst We do fear the
genius Of Roosevelt
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
The Future in Automobiles.

From Worlds Work.
The 100000 automobiles now in use. in
cluding $1,000 motor cycles, worth not
more than 500 on an average, will scarce
ly amount to more than 500, ,O00. 600 in val
ne. With a production increasing about
25 per cent every year. they represent the
output Of three years manufacture The
invested capital in automobile building
may, therefore, be estimated at about
s57 900. 900. on the assumption, which holds
good approximately in similar industries
that the capital Teproduces itself gross.
every year. The total valuation of the
industry to date, in rough figures, is
about $275. 600. Yet to buy and oper-
ate all the automobiles In the world
would cost less than one-fourth of the
amount spent for alcoholic liquor in the
United States in one year.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

harm than good. Often a woman ap-
pears after a mans death TO claim a
common-law widows share in his estate
without any real foundation Tor the claim
and gets what she asks because the rela-
lives don't want the dead mans name
besmirched.
But If it appears that the common
law specification will hurt the chances
Of the license bill. I viii draft ii separ-
ately. know a lot Of objections will
be advanced 10 requiring a man 10 show
h can support wife. one Of them be-
ing that it may force applicants into other
States for licenses. thus reducing the rev
enue from that source for Missouri. But
even II II does this, the good Il viii do
ought more than TO coUnterbalance il.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

salary. but ! have not decided Just what
Il would be It seems TO me that If
man were making $40 a week and could
tll the other requirements ne ought TO
be allowed d license
1T is my notion 10 require oath as to
bread-winning capacity. II the oath is
false. the man would be liable under the
perjury law. but II is my intention TO
provide also a SPECIAL penalty ia this case
Physiefan's Certificate.
In addition TO this qualification. I be-
lieve certificate from a physician in
good standing ought 10 be required Of
both parties And I think common-lay
marriages ought 10 be abolished in the
State They are productive Of much more
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
A Warm one.

FroIn Iack-
Eskimo Suitor-Yes, my live, I have
ten sIeds, fifty dogs, a hundred tons of
biubber and
Pa Eskimo-Aurora. tell that young
man to stop letting off so much hot air
I'm afraid he'll melt the house.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
THISTLE AND THE ROSE
Impending Bi-centennial of the Union Between
England and Scotland

While Ireland is stTaining every nerve
TO bring about a repeal of the legislation
uniting her to Great Britain. and re-
CARDS her future welfare as dependent
upon her separation from the larger
island, preparations are being made both
north and south es the Tweed 20 celebrate
on March next the 2O0th anniversary OF
the union between England and Scotland.
Both kingdoms regard the event as
cause for national rejoicing. and are en-
phatic in their belief that the union con-
tracted just two centuries ago has con-
tributed not only TO the grandeur Of tho
British empire as a whole. but also to the
prosperity OF the two parties to the agree
ment- For. il Glasgow is to-day second
only in Great Britain TO London in point
OF population, wealth and commercial i'm
p0Ttance, superior in these respects even
70 Liverpool and 10 Manchester, it Is ow-
ing TO the removal CT those restrictions
OF trade which existed prior to the union,
and which Will be the inevitable c0nse-
quence of any repeal of the union now
existing between Great Britain and Ire
land. Indeed, at the present moment,
when Hungary, following the example of
ireland, is clamOring for independence.
and for separation from Austria. as indis-
pensable TO her economical and political
development, and when Norway has just
succeeded in cutting herself adrift from
Sweden, when secession. in fact, is in the
air. it is well worth while TO briefly re-
view the lessons taught by the two hun
dred years of union between England and
Scotland.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
NO MONEY; NO WIFE.
Proposed Law to Require
Means of Support.
TEN PLUNKs a WEEK AT LEAST

Missouri Man Would Issue Marriage
Licenses Only when One or other
Of the Applicants Could Show In
come Enough to Live On-Thinks
Plan Would Remedy Divorce EVIL.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Out of the Mouths of Babes.

From the Chlcago News
Il don't see why you can't be a good
little girl, Nettie." said her mother.
Well" replied Nettie. solemnly, Tn
just as good as God made me, so what
are you going to do about it?"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16
Ten a week Enough.

mony. Il isn't any wonder that under
such circumstances divorce proceedings
come quickly.
Ten a Week Enough.
"Of course, If a man has property, It
isn't necessary that he should be at
work; or if his wife expresses willingness
10 support him and can. Neither do
think it would be necessary TO require a
man to be at work when the license was
issued. II he would swear he had a
trade, and that he had earned d living
that would be enough. IL could be taken
as evidence that he would support his
wife, I think.
1T is my intention 10 provide some
specific figure If man is working on
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

Fond Mother-Why, Tommy, what
did you do to the little boy next door
to make him cry?
Tommy-He told the new neighbors
that our family was the oldest in town.
SO I licked him for his impudence.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

In conclusion, it may be said that the
union has rendered impossible any recur-
renee Of the ante-reformation days Of
The Washington herald., 1906-12-16

Little Bess-Mamma, 1 wish we had
a piano.
Mamma-We can't afford one, dear.
You should wish for a goose that lays
golden eggs
Little Bess-But why not wish for a
hen that would lay a piano?
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
BANQUET THIS EvENIN
The Speakers Arrive-EVerything in
Readiness for the Big
Annual Event

Hon. John w. Springer. of Denver.
and President Aylesworth. of the
state agricultural college. of Fort Col
Inns. arrived in the city today on No.
3 and viii be the principal speakers
at the fourth annual banquet of the
Chamber of Commerce this evening
at Margery hall. This afternoon the
two gentlemen. so prominent in state
circles. have met many of the citi-
zens.
Everything is in readiness for the
banquet this evening and 1t has been
one of the pricipal topics OF discussion
on the street today Indicating that
there viii be about 200 guests at the
banquet
The ladies having in charge the
menu have given the utmost care to
its preparation and an elegant spread
is assured.
Senator Horace T. DeLong who has
been chosen as POSTMASTER of the oc-
casion. is admirably fitted for the Of
fee, The program of toasts and ad-
dresses is sure to he very entertain
ing and interesting.
The Margery hall will be most at
tractively arranged for the occasion.
The banquet will be the most brill
liant held in Grand Junction this
year
The guests will consist of the mem
bers of the Chamber of Commerce
and other citizens who have purchas-
ed tickets.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
PERFECTED ARRANGEMENTS.

The Dakota Club met at the home
of w. G. Wilson, 44G Grande avenue
last evening to perfect arrangements
for New Years Day dinner. The din
ner will be served in the basement OF
the Congregational church, at high
noon on January lst.
The meeting last night was large
ly attended. The following comit-
tees were appointed:
Program-Mrs. Leroy C. Hedges
Miss Alice NJ. Glasco. and Vern b
Lee
Committee on Tables-Mrs. J. NJ
Graham, Mrs. c. w. Gray and Mrs
George B. Clark.
Committee on Reception. c.
Plank. Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Lee. Mr.
and Mrs. l.. E. Blackstone, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Walker and Mrs. w. II
Pemberthy.
Committee on hall and general ar
rangements-Wa Warren Walker, ]. NJ
Graham, Mrs. James A. Johnson and
w. G. Wilson.
All former residents of either OF
the Dakotas are requested to be pres
ent This dinner is an annual af-
fair with the Dakota Club and Is one
of the big social events of the holiday
season, each year in Grand Junction
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14

John Ellsberry, left this afternoon
over the Colorado Midland for a visit
to Independence, Kansas.
The matinee dance tomorrow after
noon at 300 at the Auditorium. Es-
pecially for children but adults may
also attend.
Don't forget the matinee dance to-
morrow at three o'clock at the Audi
torium. Especially for the children
but parents are privileged to attend
Good music. Excellent arrangements
John w. Springer of Denver. and
President Aylesworth. of the state ag-
ricultural college, were taken for d
drive this afternoon by Postmaster
Price and another member of thG
Chamber of Commerce.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
EYES ON THEODORE.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE whole
interior department is keeping its
eyes on the White House in expecta-
tion of the possibility of an explosion
in that quarter in connection with the
western land frauds. and the conduct
of the General Land office
President Roosevelt has had in his
Office for more than a week the detail
ed statement of Commissioner Rich
ardh, in defense of himself and his
conduct of the bureau in regard to
the coal land matters.
The department expects the presi-
dent to take some action before the
holiday recess and that the action is
very likely to precipitate a large mea-
sure of reorganization before March
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
ROYAL ARCH MASONS
ELECT AND BANQUET

There was an important meeting
of Grand Junction Chapter, No. 2l
Royal Arch Masons last night. The
following officers were elected and
installed:
c. H. Crawford-High Priest.
j. A. McCulloch-E. X.
G.. A. Olsen-E. s.
w. II. Bannister-Treasur
William Carlyle-Secretary.
Alexander Seegmiller-C. H.
John Thomes-P. S.
John r. Fallis-R. C.
Guy V. Sternberg-3d V.
w. NJ Blakeley-2d V.
John Ferrier-1st V.
II. Smith .-SenTnel
Following the election of officers
the gentlemen partook of an excel
lent luncheon and enjoyed a delight
full social hour.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14

Leather Suit Cases,
Mems Suspenders, Dress Shirts
Linen Table Cloths,
Mems Sweaters.
Nlckeled Tea Kettles,
Silver Thimbles,
Travelling Trunks, Towel Racks
Top Trains. Toy Trunks
Fancy Tumblers, Lovely Vases,
Buggy Whips. Watches
Felt Slippers, Toy Wheelbarrows,
Express Wagons, Velocipedes.
Golf Gloves, Kid Gloves.
Banquet Lamps.
Mexican Drawn Work, Music BoNei
Toy Trains, Toy Fire Engines.
Pocket Knives. Triple Mirrors,
Fancy Belts, Mems House Coats,
Needle Cases. Hose Supporters,
Hat Pins. Calendars.
Dressing Combs. Side Combs.
Dominos. Linen Doilies
Photo Frames. Toy Flat Irons,
Fob Chains, Fine Furs, Games.
Gloves. Hankerchiefs.
Harmonious, Hosiery. Jewel Boxes
Silver Plated Knives,
Silver Plated Forks,
Silver Plated Spoons,
Magic Lanterns Fancy Mirrors,
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14

Whisk Broom Holders,
Crumb Trays
Doll Buggies
Cake Plates Fair Store Candies
Fair Store Chocolate,
Baby Caps. Mems Caps.
Children's Carts, Cash Boxes,
Celery Trays, Celluloid Boxes,
Watches,
Chains, Little Red Chairs.
Little Red Rockers.
Chocolate Sets, Chocolate Pots.
Alarm Clocks, Fancy Clocks.
Eight Day Clocks.
Mems Clothing.
Boys Clothing. Coffee Mills.
Collar Boxes, Gun Boxes,
Handkerchief Boxes,
Nectie Boxes, Collar Buttons.
Cum Buttons. Fancy Collars,
Fine Perfumes, Comfortables.
Fine Corsets, Cracker Jars.
Couch Covers. Cream pitchers
Crepe Paper.
Cups and Saucers. Linen Cuffs.
Linen Collars. Lace Curtains,
Curtain Rods,
Rich Cut Glass. Table Cutlery,
Scissors, Fine Table Linen,
Fascinators.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
CARNATIoN DAY TOMORROW.

Doubtless many hundreds of peo.
pie will visit the sherman W. Moody
Jewelry store tomorrow afternoon
and evening in response to the invita-
tion Issued by Mr.. Moody.
To the ladies will be distributed
the unique Christmas Order Books
Mr.. Moody expected to distribute at
his formal opening last Saturday but
which failed to arrive in time. Every
lady and gentleman calling at the
store Will receive a carnation or mar.
cissus. No flowers or books will be
distributed to children.
If you have not yet visited this
beautiful new store do so tomorrow
if you have called, call again tomor.
row.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14

: Washington. Dec. 14.=Presi-
! dent Roosevelt will withdraw
+ his simplified spelling order to
+ the public printer and hereafter
+ all documents of the executive
+ department will again be print
+ ed in the old fashioned style.
+ Representative Lands OF the
: joint committee on spelling had
: conference gathering yester-
+ day with the president when the
president said that he did not
wish to have spelling over
shadow matters OF great import
: ance and expressed a willingness
: to revoke his order for the now i.
spelling in case the house of rep .
: resentatives should go on rec .
ord as opposed to the system. .
. + j. + + /. !. /. !. i. i. ; = i. .
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
THE CARDINAL DENOUNCEs.

Baltimore, Md. Dec. Cardinal
James Gibbons OF this city, in an in
terview here today. denounced the
French officials as the sworn enemies
of the Catholic church. and said that
II the real situation in France was
understood by the American public,
that the sympathy of the nation
would be extended to the great relig-
ious organization in France, whose
property was being taken away, and
to the noble men and women who
rc being deprived of thousands of
dollars.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
TO INVESTIGATE TOGETHER.

Washington. Dec. IA well de-
fined rumor gained circulation today
that the correspondence had been be
gun between the United States and
Great Britain. looking to a concert
of the powers to Investigate the Congo
situation.
The state department will neither
confirm nor deny the report. Presi-
dent Roosevelt is understood
to have interested himself in the
matter.
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
FREE PUPILS RECITAL.

Tomorrow afternoon at 4 p. m. the
following program will be carried out
at the Congregational church. No
admission charges:
/. Organ, "onertory in Crank
Lynes .......... Halle Webster
2. Piano, (a) THE Pixies Spinning
Brown.
Cb) "Scherzo. Bielfeld.
..-........... Gladys Currie
3. Reed Organ, Hide and Seek
Elienberg ..... Clarinda Gekkeler
4. Violin. "Autumn''-Harold Henry
................A Albert Hubbard
8. Piano. Merry Gnomes''-Krog-
mann .........,.. Mary Martin
C. Songs (a) "Indian''-Gaynor
(b) observation-disclosures
..........,, ,,......... Glass
L Piano. "The Hunt"-Demutle.
.........4. -. Ruby Currie
s. Piano (a) pixies Drin"-Brown.
(b) Waltz of the Forest
Sprite"-Krug. ...
............... Lois Becker
g. Reed Organ March Brilliante"-
-Battmann ....... Anna Martin
10, Piano, "Badinerie'-Geza Hor-
vath ............ Fay Richmond
ii. Organ, 'Nocturne"-Chopin.
...,.............,.. Mary Gilbert
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
BUILD A NEW LINE.

CHEYENNE. wyoming, Dec, ID
The Union Pacific agents are in Chey-
enne buying up right of way for a
short cut to be build by the Union
Pacific from Carr, on the Denver
Chevenne branch to Boise, ten miles
west of Cheyenne, on the main line.
Omcials of the road announce that
the construction will commence short
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
eHE GREATEST EVER.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The plans
for the new battleship for the United
States, made public today. not only
indicate the greatest sea fighting ma
chine in the world, but announces rev.
olutionary idea of a maximum speed
of 81 knots an hour. This means that
the American navy is to have 20
900 ton battleship, possessing the
speed of an armored cruiser. The
name of the new ship will be the Della
ware
The daily sentinel., 1906-12-14
HERE Is AN INVESTMENT.

Forty acres, Is inches of water, y
acres in full bearing orchard all APP
pies of commercial varieties, 10
acres of 4-year old Jonathans and
Winesaps, s acres in high state OF
cultivation, sandy soil, fine potatoe
or orchard land, 5-room house, good
out buildings, coves, ? cisterns, all
fenced with hog wire and cedar posts.
This place produced $4,000 this year.
$4,000 will buy this place If sold soon
One-haf cash balance can be arrang-
ed to suit purchaser For full par
ticulars see The Ramey-Udlock In
vestment company.