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The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Take Up Report Later.
GOV. HUGHES IN THE RACE
AS PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITY

In reviewing the Republican politi-
cal situation and sizing up the avail
able candidates for the Presidential
nomination in 1908, the Birmingham
Age-Herald says:
The Republicans will never go into
campaign cOnCeding New York TO the
opposition. They viii not do It, They
never have. If GOvernor-eIect Hughes
makes a great record in offiee-and he
mas plenty Of opportunities, even If he is
hampered by corrupt legislators-he viii
be nominated for President, and the Re
publicans viii contest New York It
Is mistake to say that they VIII hand
over the big State to the Democrat is
without a contest for they would do
that II they should place Taft in nomina-
tiOn. Strange as the name may seem
now, Charles Evans Hughes IS the
probable Republican nominee for Presi-
Gent. but that. OF course, depends upon
his independent antitrust record in the
next eighteen months.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
IN THE BOOK WORLD

Chester. near Philadelphia II is. in
deco. near Pittsburg instead Of near the
city OF William Penn
Punch" VeTsifes Bacheller.
'S.las Strong. Emperor of the Woods. "
The most recent book Of Irving Bachel-
Ter has been published on the other side
OF the Atlantic and the Westminster
Review finds II To be fragrant with
The pine forests OF .he Adirondacks.
Mr. Bachelors appeal for the preser-
walton OF these noble forests has caught
lhe attention Of the English and Punch
crops into several sranZas OF verse fn
regard 70 the book itself which Il deems
q soQq one. and even more In regard a.
Alf. BdchelleTs desired crusade for tI.-
is-
II Irving BachelIer had left
HIS Silas Strong Il simple story.
i should nave deemed him passing de(r
W ithln his special category.
But uO-he sticks a 'FOrewGrd' I'm
To tell me how he came tC write IL
and OF the cause he'd like To win
II only / would help him night IT,"
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
A Publisher,s Plea.

Under date OF NeE York ana title OF
Catalogue of Western Publisher. "
tile well-kuowu Sar Francisco firm OF
Paul Elder & Co. publishes the follow
ing unusual announcement:
THE extreme bTeyiIy OF this holiday
catalogue suggests the unfortunate need
OF a plea for Indulgence Confronted
BY unusual conditions arising from the
disaster in san Francisco and the many
obvious embarrassments incident 10 q
complete change of environment the
publishers feel IL necessary To couceu-
rate upon essentials, even though il
occasions the commercial disadvantage
OF emitting their usual illustrated LolI-
day bulletin. "a work in itself OF no small
detail.
by the middle Of April last, their
plans for the year had been Well ad-
yanced. All was destroyed in the over
whelming catastrophe ST April IS
Then came a brief period Of unceT-
tdlntY, followed Dy capitalization OF
plans Tor rcurE dulzltluu- Local manu-
featuring facilities being hopelessly in
adequate. decision was quickly made to
remove the publishing department TO
New York. Effort was begun imme-
dEtely 10 replace lost manuscripts.
artists were commissioned TO again pre-
pare designs and Illustrations. and or
ders were placed for special runs OF pa
per. Thus the work was advanced as
rapidly as possible But the rebuilding
of the retail store the settlement of in
suTauce and iuuumeTabIe details de-
manded attention, and several months
passed before the sJam were personally
in touch with the problems OF New
York However. nearly all the pubiiCa-
tions undertaken are ROW successfully
completed, little late, il is true, but
still In time for distribution among the
various bookstores throughout the coun-
try as in former years
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
The Innocent Sufferers.

In the shadow Of the mistaken
ambition mutual antipathy, and
personal misery which too often
mark the spectacular international
marriage lie those who suffer most.
They are the children, innocent par
Elephants in the unsavory notorietv
and helpless victims Of the resultant
separation.
Our American way is to think the
foreign husband invariably 10
blame. Perhaps he is the oftener at
fault. At any rate, it is hard for
us to contemplate youngsters of
American blood held against their
viii in foreign countries and subject
10 the control of foreign and fire.
quently discredited fathers.
The emphasis of this thought
ought to burn in on the American
feminine conscience as nothing else
can, the danger of marriage,
whether with American or for
eigner, plain business man or grand
duke, which has its foundation in
anything but honest, unforced affec-
tion. For nothing else than affec-
tion can possibly lead to happiness.
and the air of the home without
happiness is laden with moral un-
health for children.
Among the titled, as among the
lowly, there is no security save in
keeping mighty close to the old
fashioned, homely virtues.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
The Location of "Old Chester"

That Mrs. Deland does not often visit
the once charming town in western
Pennsylvania which she has christened
"Old Chester, is probably owing 20 the
fact that the encroachments of a neigh
boring city have so transformed it as to
destroy much of its peaceful attractive
ness, and TO make II not at all the 'Old
Chester" OF her youth and of her
stories She was born near the town
which she has immortalized in her "OId
Chester Tales her Doctor Lavendar," :"
anG still more recently in her Helena
Richie and her descriptions tell of it
as It was.
"Old Chester" of course. is not It's
real name; nor is it the old town of
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Gen. Bingham Termed
Father Of the House

General Bingham, OF Philadelphia
arose at his desk on the floor OF the
House yesterday afternoon. and said:
Mr.. Speaker, ] give notice that. by
the direction Of the committee ] viii
call up for consideration next Monday
the legislative. executive, and judicial
appropriation bill"
Not man here can remember when
that voice first sounded in this cham
ber,' said veteran emplOye of the
House. The general is the Father OF
the House He's been here more than
forty years. and he always has charge
cf that bill when it's before the House
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
OPENING OF CANAL BIDS
POSTPONED UNTIL JAN. IL

Bids for the contract OF completing
the construction of the Panama canal
viii not be opened until January y. in
stead of December =, according 10 an
announcement made by the Isthmian
Canal Commission last night.
1t was explained IN a statement that
the postpOnement is on account of GER
tain changes made at the instance of a
number Of contractors in the invitation
and form of contract required to be ex-
ecuted by the successful bidder under
the invitation for the completion OF the
construction of the canal issued bv the
commission on October 9, last.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
A NEAR-FABLE.

There was once a young clergyman
who WAS called to very arIstOcraIi1
church. Ills nrst sermon was vigOr-
Gus attack upon the power of might,
corporate greed. and the lack OF the
golden rule iu business. tie noted with
commendable keenuess that he had Hoi
made a hit The next Sunday his ser
mon was more Of q uOWery, rhetorical
effort and less OF an attack upon any
thing except the raging heather and the
immortality OF the poor His r0tund.
well-feG. well-heeled hearers greeted
him effusiyely. and hiuted that 4 con-
tinuance OF such sermons meant An in
creased salary.
Mcral-Church-gOin capitalists prefer
their sermons watered with plautudes.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Ownership of Island
Being Investigated

The question of ownership Of the
Isle OF Palmes. SIX miles long by a
mile and a half wide, Oft the coast Of
MindanaO, Philippine Islands, is before
the State Department. There is some
question as 20 whether the island is To-
Gated within the Philippine boundary
and the Dutch Law claim 10 IT,
Dutch cOlOnials from the Celebes some
years ago visited the island and gave
their nag 10 the natives. telling them
hencefOrth they were Dutch subjects.
Since that time the natives have sent
monthly tribute to the Dutch governor.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Mr.. Ford's Cederton Folks

TFuesate of Mogadcr. Who that read
Of him and his coOI-beer diplomacy win
ever forget him? How he went from
the stove in the country store to the
coast Of Africa. made friends with the
sITat sheik, rescued the ransomed
fellOW-cOuntryman and rer,1rDrJ -,
America all unconscious Of the war ths +
halted az his finesse?
Now he comes forth In literary
starched shirt, which is to saw in
cloth binding With him are ss7-17, - -
Gander OF Sea Dog Shoals ..Ju1il,s ,
through the Needles Eye" and half a
dozen others. They make nit connanionS
Tor the only Irugats and good book
for Christmas giving.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
No Difficulty for ''Ben Hur."

II has often been said that "Ben-HtIr'
was amonS the books which found q
publisher with great difficulty and only
aIteF the manuscript had been submitted
10 many different houses and this sup
posiuous fact has frequently been used
IN PROOF of the fallibl':y Of publishers.
In tact. however. as IS told in Cen
SIat allace.s Autobiography" the
rouse 10 which the author Submitted
II. that Of Harpers
As matter OF curiosity. too the
oLi6iial records Wrr5 recently looked
Up, nt the offiCs OF the HarDers s54 a.
was found that all Of their litera ry.
stan who read the manuscript were
unanimous in advising that il be ac-
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
A Memoir of Mrs. Craigie.

Mgr. w F. Brown. who was a very
intimate friend of the late Mrs. Cragie
and who is, in conjunction with her
father and her brother. one Of the trus-
tees OF her will and one of the guard
ians or her son, now at Eton. Is to write
of the Roman Catholic Church he will
no doubt give much informati con-
cerning Mrs. Cragie's conversion from
the Protestant to the Roman Catholic
faith-a subject which has been treated
indirectly in one of her own books
a more interesting volume as has
been suggested by Clement Shorter one
of Mrs. Cragte's admirers, might be
made up of her letters. for, as is well
known. she corresponded about books
with people OF widely differing views.
numbering among her literary friends
George Moore. whose novels are de-
cidediy antI-Catholic. Owen seaman
the editor Of Punch, Sidney Low, and
others.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Sulzer's Shipping Bill
Promises Tonnage Tax

Representative Sulzer of New York has
introduced a bin for the upbuilding OF
the merchant marine 1t does not pro-
vide for ship subsidies. but is a tonnage
tax bill, discriminating in favor of
American and against foreign-buiIt
ships. The GallingeT subsidy bill COM
Dels the American people 90 give "a bonus
or a subsidy. while the Suizer bin makes
the foreign shipOwncr pay an additional
tonnage tax on goods, wares. and mer-
chandise brought into this country in
foreign bottoms. The bill is compre-
hensive, covering every phase OF this
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
COMMITTEE GRANTS HEARING
ON FIRE ESCAPE AMENDMENT

A hearing on the pending Allen amend
ment 10 the fire escape law OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia will be granted 20
those interested in the matter by Mr.
Campbell of Kansas, chairman OF The
ways and means subcommittee Of the
House District Committee
The date for the hearing has not been
set
The proposed amendment makes the
requirements for fire escapes on fire.
proof buildings less rigid.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Representative Rainey
Gets After Watch Trust

IF the Department of Justice is sin
CeTe in its wish To prosecute illegal
combinations in restraint of trade. I'm
prepared 10 give IL enough evidence to
gence to allow tie Watch Trust to CON
tinue unhindered and unpunished. ." said
REPRESENTATIVE Rainey of Illinois to-
day.
ne has received the promise of the De-
paTtment that II will hear his argument
and evidence in support of his claim
that the alleged trust should be proceed
ed against under sections 1 and 4 of
the Sherman antitrust law.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
HOMEOPATHISTs' MEETING INC
TO CLOSE WITH BANQUET

A number of interesting papers were
read at the meeting of the Homeopathic
Society. held at the New Willard last
night. The attendance was large, about
forty-nve members. including a number
or out-of-toWD guests, being present.
The society viii meet again tonight at
the New Willard. when a number OF
Important papers viii be read BY prom
lnent physicians from Philadelphia, New
York. Hartford, and Norfolk. The meet
Ing viii close with a banquet.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
CUT BY PATTERN.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a
froWn.
A cynic is a man who doesn't believe
there are natural biOndes.
Even a popular song is better than an
unpopular curtain lecture.
The handsomest sweet girl graduate
Is generally the poorest cook; cooking
school graduates not excepted.
A capital thing for the layman IS a
good sermon. end II Is a capital thing
tor the clergyman. too.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Never Took Medicine,
But They Dosed Him

Champ Clark tells good story about
a Missouri convention where one OF tho
candidates for sheriff was a real
patriarch. with flowing whiskers.
Gentlemen OF the convention" shout
ed the orator nominating the patriarch.
''it IS my pleasure TO present 10 you the
name of a man who Is old in years bue
young in spirit, one who, though an
preaching the span Of life allotted bv
the Psalmist, has never taken n dose or
medicine: one who
Wen give him dose today. all
right" broke la one OF the delegates.
and they did it
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
IN SHORT METRE.

II you try to measure your happiness
you viii spill some Of II.
It isn't bright to be making light OF
everything.
It IS all right 70 study art, but too
many people Insist on practising IL.
The less principle man has the more
interest he will take.
Lots OF people have a mighty small
foothOld when they try to stand on
ceremony
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Mr.. Bryan deplores what he calls the
Presidents warlike attitude. yet some OF
us remember when Mr.. Bryan posed in
a cOlOnefs uniform in front OF a NOV
ing picture machine and dared Spain
10 come over and whip US.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Letters "tOuchin' on and appertain'
to- almost everything from motor cars
and monuments TO poetry and peanuts,
are sent to as Some expect a reply.
some get one The others are too deep
for us. but an effort viii be made to
print the more interesting letters from
the ''peepuL' provided they are limited
10 200 words or less. on the Ebert Hub
bard plan, that IS, every little while
Dear Mr. Editor-will you please tell
me how mere man may go through
our Washington stores at this season
with lmpuuity while searching for hOli-
day presents. And also tell me what TO
buy nDr the wife and children and wife's
relatives and mOther-in-law.
Jamaica Plain. XMAS VICTIM
You cannot go through our big stores
with lmpunity, there is no use OF ex-
pecting this
But what proud father loving hus-
band and suffering son-in-law Will not
brave every danger to give his loved
ones and some others a few holiday
thrills?
DO you know some healthy matrOn
OF about 200 pounds who viii 20 shop
ping with you? Just tell her what YOU
want. give her the money and follow
close behind her while she sweeps
through the shops, leaving a scattering
fallen path of humanity swept back
from either side of her
Give wife a check
FlNe the children about the same as
you did last year, they have destroyed
iasi year presents months ago.
DINe your relatives some tinsel SOU
FeuIT post cards.
Give mother-in-law a wide berth.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Boni IS to marry d French woman who
is worth more than S25,O0O. OOO lie is to
be congratulated, OF course. but it does
seem that woman with that much
money ought 70 be able to make a
better bargain.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Representative Sherman
Defines an Alienist

'AAeuists' IL was remarked. "are
people who look after other people who
are bughOuse- To be Bughousa is 10
have a bug about something. to be crazy
on a certain subject"
Wherefore unused Representative
jim sherman Of New York. "aIienists
are bug-dOctOrs"
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

The Presidents Illustrations on Pam
anna viii not be complete without d
photograph Of those three members of
the junta who rose IA one man, on a
memorable dark night. and threw on
the accursed Colombian yoke.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Representative John Wesley Gaines
wants Congress TO furnish each member
with typewriter. In that event Of
course, the member will be allowed 10
decide whether he wants a blonde or a
brunette.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

The announcement that none Of the
San Francisco relief fund was misap-
propriated will please the rest OF the
country, however much II may chagrin
tie grarters who apparently overlooked
an opportunity.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Committee to Inspect
Sites Offered for Parks

The joint committee OF the Senate and
House, Of which Senator Scott OF West
Virginia is Chairman. which was ap-
pointed at the last session OF Congress
10 investigate the sites Tor parks in the
District OF Columbia, met and after a
brief session decided u make In tnspec-
ton Of the available places that have
been offered for parks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

4 magazine writer says there are
Two men IN the country whose names
are known 70 every man and woman
In the land. and that one OF them IL
Bryan" And the other is Platt?
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
The Auto Guest Book.
Sing "A song OF expense
pockets full Of rye)
-Four and twenty lawsuits,


pockets fun Of rye)
-Four and twenty lawsuits,
IL you live or die
So reads the cover Of The Auto
Guest Book" Ethel Watts Mumlord
Grant and Richard Butler GlaenZcr
responsible. AS q puTveyOT of fun this
little volume rivals the Cynic's Caieu-
dar and somewhat resembles that clever
little booklet of perverted PROVERBS n
spice and spontaneous gayety. Aside
from this, Punbad the Railer and his
mobile maXims are unique among the
humorous creations of the year.
PunDad is a philosopher, cynic. and,
Withal. something OF "a wag. To-day
thou ridest in thy integrity. tomorrow
may discover thee q man of parts, %
saith ne. And. though thou swear by
thine auto seven times, the eighth thou
wilt swear at Il: that IS kismet," In
form a guest book or log book for au-
tOists. the volume should prove as praC-
teal as 1t is undoniably divertiug.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

The President suggests that the pack
ers pay the cost OF meat inspection
Sounds good, but the consumer need
not be misled into the notion that the
tax Will not be eventually levied upon
him.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

That Peoria park board which has
cnristened monkey born In its zoo
"Caruso' should be called before the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
10 Animals
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

The young woman who has deveIoped
a sudden passion for sewing IS probably
making a perfumed sllk-covered coat
hanger for him.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Four soldiers killed and eight wound
ell IS the latest evidence that the paci-
acation virus has not taken with the
Pulajanes tribes
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Andrew Carnegie has presented a lake
10 Princeton and the Princeton students
Will naturally look upon this as an in
vitation to get on their skates.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Mayor SchmitZ. OF San Francisco. saws
the cards are stacked against him. AS
he was most active in marking them. he
ought 10 know.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
PETTY PROMOTIONS
WILL BE OPPOSED
House Committee Against
the Famous Keep
Report.
LITTAUER GIVES HIS VIEWS
Believes Substantial Raises at Longer
Intervals PrefeTable-Vio-
lates Statute.

That the famous Keep report on need
ed changes I'm the executive departments
OF the Government VIII recommend fire.
! quent. but small. promotions in salary.
and that such a plan viii be opposed
| by some OF the House Committee on Ap-
propriations. is indicated by a colloquy
between Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury Keep and Representative Lit
tauer that appears IN the published
hearings held before the committee in
the preparation OF the legislative. eXecu-
tive. and judicial appropriation hlH.
It is as follows:
Mr. Littauer-Mr. Persons tells us
that the reorganization he has made has
met with the approval OF the depart
ment Now We have here certain speci-
fed grades Of pay We jump from 81, 200
TO 81 400. from class / 10 class 2. and
then from 81. 400 TO $l.6o0, from class to
class 3. This auditor seeks. with your
approval, to make class Of 81. 800. That
IS contrary TO what We. in the past, have
deemed to be for the general benefit.
Violates Statute.
Mr. Tawney-Not only that, II is in
violation OF the statute
Mr. Keep-I believe myself in much
closer grading OF compensation than 500
Mr. Littauer-Why?
NIr Keep-I think II makes more fire.
ouent promotions and gives a person
more frequent changes Of compensation.
I think those small but mofe frequent
changes stimulate the people
Mr.. Littauer-I think, on the contrary,
If We make the promotions something
worth a mans while working for he Will
work harder.
Mr.. Keep-I have before me now, in
connection with the work of our COM
mission, quite an elaborate report from
a subcommittee that has gone into this
subject very extensively and their rec
concentrations are very strongly in favor
Of putting the grades closer together.
Mr., Littauer-When are we going TO
get that report?
Take Up Report Later.
Mr.. Keep-We are turning out reports
from time to time on special subjects,
but we have wanted TO make report
To the President on the personnel that
dealt with sick leave, absence, hours
OF labor, salaries, and also a report that
might cover matters like promotions and
discipline. and we have reports from
our subcommittee in hand on some OF
these subjects and others are promised.
/ do not think we shall take any of
them up until we shall take them all
Up.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Gossip About Congress

question. and. in the judgment Of many
who know most abnlat tiir matter yvCItiS
enectually solve the problem without
taxpayers.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

A New York court has decided that
II Is No crime 10 hug girl on the door
step. 1t is no crime nor Is it any of
the courts business.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

As possible solution OF the divorce
evil. why not make Il a felony Tor a
divorced man 10 marry second wife
who IS younger than his first?
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

way TO vital and fascinating ma
tional drama.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

The price Of tapioca is increasing. and
some Of US who live in boarding houses
wish II would become prohIbitive
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Secretary Shaw. in his annual report
says he sees the need OF more currency
Some OF us not only see It but also
feel IT,.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

a Nebraska man found sixteen mug
gets OF gold in the crop of a duck.
Nebraska is sdli true to the ratio.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

A monument is to be erected In New
York to William the Silent He was a
foreigner.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

In Russia, a colonel draws only $500 a
year. Almost as poorly paid as Ken
lucky cOlonels.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Japan does not expect to whip Uncle
Sam, but probably hopes 10 scare an
other power by talking sauciIy TO Uncle
Sam
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

The treasurer-eiect OF New York state
has sold his bakery. having found an
easier method Of handling the dough
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Water is worth $40 a barrel I'm a Cali
fornia town which must have that
next morning thirst all the time.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Secretary Shaw announces that he will
give small bills for large ones. Sure.
So viii the rest of us, If opportunity,
offers.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

He is a wise man who takes a lot
Of time before making hasty remarks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08

Hot air cooks nothing. except the pop-
ularity Of the man who uses it.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
REGARDLESS OF WEATHER

Peg. Peg. with a wooden leg,
her father was q millionaire.
al the young men in our town
Swore she was diVinely fair.
The Washington times., 1906-12-08
Do IT NOW

Do IT NOW.
Procrastiuation IS
The thief OF time.
And SO j put lt up
To you IN rhyme
christmas IS getting near.
You viii allow.
DO your Christmas shopDing
And do il uoWf