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The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
what Might Have Been.

The Hon Timothy L. WoodTuffs visit
TO the White House the other day at the
summons Of the President is a reminder
of what might have been had this former
three-times lieutenant governor Of New
York been successful in his fight for the
Vice Presidential nomination at the Phil-
adelphia convention ia 1890. Mr Woodruff
was then lieutenant governor of mis- State
under Gov. Roosevelt. He had held the
same Office under Gov. Black, and after
ward was again lieutenant governor under
OdelI He had the unanimous and enthu-
siastic support of the New York delega-
tion for Vice President at Philadelphia
bat was not entirely acceptable TO PTesi-
dent Mckinley or Mark Hanna AS the
head Of the New York delegation Gov
Roosevelt worked hard for Woodruff s
success, the more so perhaps since Mr.
Roosevelt himself didn't want the nomina-
tion. and thus be "shelved." At one time
il seemed not unlikely that the R0mina-
tion was within WoodTufs grasp and at
this prospect nobody seemed more heartily
10 rejoice than the mighty man who is
now President. Had Mr. Woodruff been
nominated-but there, he wasn't He
went back home and was sOlaeed with q
denomination for lieutenant governor
New he is chairman of the New York
Republican state committee. and probably
when he quits that place he will retire per
manently from politics
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
Danish-American Citizens.

Among the visitors to the President Sat
urday were two prominent Danish Ameri-
cfln Gil liens, namely, Mr. c. Rasmussen.
OF Minneapolis publisher of MANY West
era Scandinavian newspapers. and Mr. X.
MatHlasen. publisher of the Danish New
York weekly, Nordlyset. Mrs. Mathiasen
accompanied her husband. They have
spent week at the New Willard seeking
the cooperation of local Danlsh-Anieri-
cans for a comprehensive work o. the
bisteTy and influence of Danisf. enigra-
ton 10 this country. Among the cOeditors
Of this work is the well known Jacob
Riis.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
FACTS AND FANcIEs.

Prom the Philadelphia Ledger
A. Implied Reason.
The rich American living in Paris was
indignant al being asked TO pay taxes.
IF you think I left my happy home
Just for q chance at frog legs and horse
meat. you're OF, he said to the collector.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
Mark This Change.

That there has been a remarkable
change in some parts of the country on
the tariff question is probably more forci-
bly, illustrated ia the condition Of the Sec
OHd district OF West Virginia than in any
other This is the constituency that for
so many years was represented by VII
liam L. Wilson, chairman OF the Ways
and Means Committee Of the Crisp Con
crosses. and aurhor Of the tariff revision
bills upon whica tie Democratic party
once swept the cocltrS and again lost it.
IN the last Congress, the district was rep
resented by the Hon. Thomas b. Davis,
brother of Judge Parkers running mate
in 1904. and q Democrat Of the cid school
But II is generally conceded that Mr.
Davis great personal popularity and not
his politics was the chief factor in his
success Until Mr.. Davis reclaimed It
temporarily the district had been repre-
sented by a high tariff Republican ever
since William L. Wilson, defeat ten years
ago George c. Sturgis. of MOrgantoWn.
a standDatter Of the first class, redeemed
the district for the Republicans in the last
campaign, and it is conceded even by the
Democrats that the Republican pTotec-
tionists will continue 20 control the dis
trict for a long time. or at least MIR. Stur-
gis victory would seem TO indicate this
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
MEN AND THINGS.
AppeaIs 20 the Preslaent.


4 Cabinet officer yesterday tossed to
caller seven letters from as many eiti-
zens residing in as many parts Of the
country. complaining Of what the writers
conceived 10 be irregularities in the con-
duct of the local business Of the govern
ment supervised by the executive depart
ment presided over by the Cabinet officer
who exhibited the letters The epistles
had been addressed to the President, and
he had referred them to the Cabinet on
Ger. They were only samples of the com
plants that reach the President every day
through the mails. and that come from
the nearest and The remotest parts Of the
country The ehirography and compost
ton showed that some of the writers are
educated persons and others are not. The
Cabinet officer says that the Presidents
mail Is being rapidly burdened with this
character OF communication; that citizens
in all parts of the country and Of all po-
ntical compilations are bombarding him
WITH COMPLAINTS Of what they regard as
flaws ia t..e laws and faults in admins
tr4,ibn of them which he should correct;
that comparatively few citizens address
the heads Of executive departments as
formerly and that a great mass of mail
is sent out daily by members Of the Cab
met, beginning in this way. Your letter
to the President concerning so-aud-so has
been referred by him 10 this depart
ment," &c
obviously" said the Cabinet officer
here quoted. the people are looking to
the President to do It all If a law doesn't
suit them they appeal to him to have il
revised or annulIeG II the enforcement
OF law Is not in exact accord with their
view Of fl. they appeal TO him 10 modify
It's enforcement. / have no idea where
this new tendency viii stop"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Grover Cleveland looked once at Hoke
Smiths massive form, and a wavering
question of Secretary of the Interior
was settled, says the Atlanta Georgian.
OF course it was! Mr.. Cleveland knew
better than 10 take any chances in that
contingency.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

TIE people of Tennessee all seem 10
haze kissed the blarney stone. if not
act Ially chewed it Up. They defeated
Mr. Carmack Tor reelection TO the Sen
re, and now seem determined TO make
him actually happy that they did it.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Capt Chomdeley- -Chomdeley Cats. OF
England England seems 10 have met with
quite serious accident-accident while out
sc0rching in his aut0-8ut0 recently. 1t Is
to be hoped that ne didn't spill any of his
elegant ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

The Charleston News and Courier OBJ
jects .strenuously TO something Mr.. Henry
James recently wrote about that city.
The News and Courier is TO be eOngratu-
lated on being able to find out what II had
TO be mad about.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

A Chicago physician declares that the
average soul weight of man is half an
ounce. and not an ounce, as the Boston
physicians say. Perhaps however, that
is just the difference between the Chicago
kinS and the Boston kind.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

''why have you removed the sevres
vase from the parlor?"
'The new maid said she really must
break something. and I was afraid it
might as well be that
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

New and very extensive gold fields are
thought TO exist in a certain heretofolI
unexplored portion of Africa. There can
be no doubt about it. It is time for the
Anglo-Saxon, proud old race that it is.
to do some more civilizing.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

A ferocious anti Baileyite declares that
he would Ike TO meet the Senator face TO
face in some dim wilderness" This Is an
excellent opportunity for the Houston pa
pers to suggest Galveston as the place
this fellow is looking for.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
s Womnn LexIconranher.

Mrs. George II. Gorham, well-known
Washington woman, has just accom-
plished a herculean and unique task
which is the compilation of "a French
English dictionary. The work consists
of two volumes and contains tons of
thousands of words and phrases freely
translated from one language into the
other. and 50 arranged as TO guide safely
the student Of both languages. Persons
who have critically examined the work
declare that it affords the means for
those desiring to learn either French or
English to master those tongues sufti-
ciently TO converse. and also 10 enjoy
the literature OF both. Mrs G0rhan. de-
voted many years of hard work to the
task. and it is believed that she is the
only woman who has ever written a die
tionary. She Is now residing IN Brooklyn.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Those negroes said to be touring Texas
in the interest of an Roosevelt move
ment. in connection with the Brownsville
matter. are TO be commended much more
for their nerve than their discretion.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

If Honduras wakes up some fine morn
ing and finds itself of the map entirely.
it is going to be humiliating TO think that
it was kicked OF for the sake of a mere
mule.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

The Superior (Wis) Telegram has found
a man with good job. good health, and
a good wife, who still Is not happy. That
man will never be happy until he is SUI
premeIv miserable
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

One of these investigating fellows has
traced d resemblance between Wagner.
the composer, and Mr.. Roosevelt There
is no doubt about Wagner having been
the big noise of his time.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
quite Likely.

Gould but see him apart" began the
medieval lobbyist.
''Well. sirrah?"
"Methinks / could fix that eontumaeIous
alderman"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
Won't Subside.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Ex-senator Burton, of Kansas fails
to appreciate the beauty and utility of
oblivion.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

distinguished London lawyer says no
su'.l thing as a "brain-storm'' Is known to
hin. Perhaps he would call it brain
'foer
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
CnnrIeIouE.

Sunshine, and sleet, and snow,
Spring is a ficklc jade.
We see her go from biizzards, on.
To ninety IN the shade.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Miss Della Carson. the Chicago prize
beauty, may be all she is said TO be, but
If she is using. eating. swallowing, and
smelling all the patent concoctions for
which she Is furnishing testimonials. her
quick and early finish as a beauty bright
is just around the corner waiting for her
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

There is one thing about Mr.. Bryan's
frank statement that he expects TO re-
main in politics for at least twenty-five
years 20 come. It does away with a lot
Of fooIishness about farewell tours, retire
ments &c.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

This Is the season of the year when the
value Of the Easter cravat is reckoned in
inverse ratio TO the value of the Easter
bonnet.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
one Of r..rrc wanhlnesons.

From the lleselaad Plan Dea,a--
Where esn 7 sex book on Washing
TOM
"G.. b. r. or. .. CO
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Bowie knives are no longer needed in
Texas" says the Houston Post. Certainly
not What use has land for bowie
knives where strawberries sell for cents
a crate. spring chickens two for cents.
and fresh country butter is free for the
askingl
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
Exhausted.
precnnfinn.

Il see the Thaw defense Is all In. Z"
so is the pity patrol
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

In common gratitude let up on our
beer" pleads the Milwaukee Sentinel.
But does the Sentinel expect st. Louis 20
relieve the entire drought?
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
Finley ms an Orator.

The new president Of the Southern
Railway. W. w Finley. following the
example set by his predecessor. the late
Samuel Spencer. is getting out among
the people served by his network of lines
and talking to them face to face AIR
Spencer inaugurated this policy only two
or three years ago, and found that it was
beneficial in creating a better understand
ing and "A. more friendly feeling between
the Southern and its patrons. Should 81
legislature through whose State his road
ran desire to hear his views on pro-
posed law affecting railroads. he promptly
and gladly responded to an invitation TO
visit the capital and make an address.
Boards OF trades farmers organizations.
State and county fairs. &c, came TO learn
that President Spencer was always ready
and willing 20 respond to requests for a
speech by him. and he addressed large
and thoroughly representative audiences
all through the South.
Like Mr.. Spencer. President Finley is a
SoutheTner and knows how so talk TO
! ISoutherners. As yet public speaking is
new 10 him, but he is proving equal to
the growing demands made upon him for
speeches. He talks plainly and frankly
TO his audiences concerning the opersti tons
Of the great railroad system Of which he
rs the responsible executive. explains to
them the difficulties Of bringing about inn
mediateiy the reforms requested. and
promises them 10 improve the service. ex-
pedite the handling Of freight and reduce
I tho rates as rapidly as circumstances will
permit Mr.. Finley is thus acquiring
personal influence at the South that will
be Of far-reaching benefit all around.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Two American gunncrs have Joined the
HOnduran navy" according 10 the At
ianta Journal. II will be a hard m5tter
to keep them both busy. IL anything like
fighting occurs.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Japan shipping much refined copper
into this country" You will never be
able to convince California that it is re-
fined
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
Inst So.

Chinese Openwork, eh?'
Yes; ii came-er-it came from Pekin.
"Ah, peek-a-booty?"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

Mayor Schmitz now has almost as fine
a collection of requests to resign as Sen
ator Platt
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

The railroad presidents should cheer up!
Only a short time now. and everybody
will be abusing the umpires
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

The statement that fish can both hear
and talk was never made by that Italian
scientist. as some contemporaries seem to
think. He did, however, say that they
can hear The matter is merely men
toned 10 remove any feeling Of uneasi-
ness that certain heretofore reputed
truthful fishermen may entertain.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

4 writer in Outing says it is not at all
painful 10 starve TO death. Never having
starved TO DEATH and never having con-
versed with any one who did. We decline
to either affirm or deny the statement
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

IF 1 am insane. who is sane?'' asks
Harry Thaw. How is that for a poser
as d hypothetical question?
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

After Hartman. who?" asks an in
quisitive contemporary. Last accounts in
dicated Uncle Shelby Cullom.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

New York once. Nassaa-Bsekman Bldg, LaCosSs a
Maxwell Alsuggrs
Chicago oaice. Marquette Blds. LacOzts B Max
wen Managers
The Washington herald., 1907-03-26

The Washington Herald Is deHvered ~
eeygier IN The District Of Columbi and at
Alexandria. Va, at s. cents per month,
dalhg and Sunday, or at 25 cents per
month tsith0m the guadag issue.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
NO DIPLOMATIC COMPLICATIONS.
If France and Spain Have to Proceed to hz-
treme Measures Other Powers Will Help

Paris Aug 24-The Foreien Office here ON
cialIv ASSUMES that diplomatic complications
over Norocco are not likely to occur, as ire oii-
c;oi attitude Of Germany since the crisis has
heen one of complete approval Ambassador
canobon's visit to Chancellor Won Bulow at No'-
derney although arranged prior to the hsh'i''5
AT Casablanca and having no Official relation 10
the Moroccan situation. is expected 10 have a
good effect in enabling the two governments 10
under stand each other
Nevertheless. the attitude of the German news
naners which are constantly filed with insinua-
t;or and innuendo, creates some h4!sgivings lest
tba German government. in the event Of the
situation demanding stronger measures, alb
runtIv changes its front, It did several times
IN course of the Algeciras convention Some OF
the French papers are firmly convinced that this
is what will happen but the Fcraign ONCE gives
M Ar,eouragenlent to this assumption, and IS
nroes,1inE on the theory hrst that France and
e,ain will not be forced 10 exceed the rn2ndats
which they received at Algeciras. and. second,
that If the unexpected happens all the powers
viii lovalIy support whatever measures are
,o,,nd necessary to insure the safety of the lives
ana properties of the Europeans in Morocco.
The government has received information
shaving that q German merchant at TanSler
v.ho is notorious for his dislike of Frenchmen
inspired the reports and cabled to the German
newspapers criticising the action Of the French
troons at Casabanca. especially the statement,
cIa ssed here as ridiculous. that the French upon
landing fred first at the Moors.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
NEW FEATURES IN HAU CASE.
Prisoners Wife's Suicide Due to His In
fidelity, His Lawyer Says.

Karlsruhe, Germany, Aug A--The case of
Professor Karl Hau. formerly of Washington.
convicted of the murder of his mother-in-law.
Frau Molitor at Baden-Baden on November D
last, continues to develop surprising features.
DR.. Dietz counsel for the prisoner. has just
published pamphlet giving what he terms his
moral justification for appealing the case The
lawyers representations make the suicide of
Frau Hau appear in new light. DR. Dietz
saws he had four hours talk With her on MAY IL.
when she first made known to him her intention
to commit suicide. Answering his argument
that II would create the impression that she
regarded her husband guilty of numbering her
mother Frau Hau said repeatedly that the
tive which prompted her TO take her life was
that her husband was in his right mind. and
that without her knowledge he went TO London
and Baden Baden 20 meet her sister Olga. add
ing that it was not the question whether he was
a murderer, but his unfaithfuness to her which
compelled her to commit suicide. Frau Hau
added that she had at various times prayed to
God to induce Hau to commit suicide with her.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
NEXT PEACE CONGRESS-.
Proposition That 1t Nay BE Held
after TsUO or FiUe Years.

The Hague, Aug. 24-The special committee OF
the peace conference charged with the eXamlna-
ton of the American proposition for the estab-
lishment of an international high court OF JUS
tice at The Hague met to-day and took up the
discussion of Article Z. dealing with the COM
petence of the special tribunal which the nigh
court yearly shall appoint, and which. If neces-
sary, may try cases elsewhere than at Inc
Hague A disagreement developed. and the de-
bate on the article adjourned until Au-
gust 81.
A new scheme is being considered with the OBJ
feet of satisfying the small countries in the mat
ter of the allotment of judges.
Mr. Choate has been canvassing the opinion or
the delegates on the American proposal that the
neace conference meet every seven years. The
majority seem to prefer the formula stating that
the next meeting will occur no later than
1914" with the power to meet after hve years
or even after two years. If necessary
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
SOCIALISTS FOR PEACE.
End Congress at Stuttgart with Resolutions
TO Oppose War in All Ways.

Stuttgart AUG. 24-The International social
ists' congress came TO an end to-day after the
almost unanimous adoption of a motion against
er1namcut7 for conquest and imperialism IL
WAS resolved to combat by every means IN the
power II the congress both land and sea arnla-
ments Should war Re threatened the congress
is TO bring every pressure TO bear in an en-
Geavor 10 hinder its outbreak. and in case hos
t.ties should begin it is to try to bring the war
10 tbe speed!est conclusion possible and utilize
the commercial and industrial crisis usually fol-
lowing a war to organize for the overthrow oi
CAPITALISM
The congress held that the best means OF ar
rtving al this goal of universal peace Yas the
education OF youth in socialistic IDEAS thuS
bringing about class solidarity NJ. Van der Neide
one OF the Belgian delegates, who introduced the
resolution. said The real peace conference haa
been held at Stuttgart and not at The Hague
The Hague conference resulted from the rear Oh
'ruiers Of war. not from a desire for peace The
members dispersed singing the 'MarseilaiSe
ana the 'Internationaie-'
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25

representative of the Sultan at Tangier- ne -
quoted as saying that the present ferment IN IiI7
interior of Morocco is due 10 Frances impatient
hastv course at Casablanca- This caused rear
arong the Moors that their country would be
subjugated
Mohammed added that If France now acts
with greater deliberation the existing excite
rnent may be allayed: otherwise he fears gen.
eraI uprising. The movement hitherto has not
been anti-Chrstiar. but anti-French. France
present course. Mohammed claimed. is contrary
TO the terms Of the AIgeciras convention, and
moreover. is a blundsr. He expressed The hore
that the other powers would insist on France
keeping within the terms Of the Algeciras con-
ventlon and stated that the events at casa
blanca had endangered peace in Morocco
whereas tha- country expected peace and civil
izatiou from Europe.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
CAMBON SEES BUELOW
Conference Not arranged Because Of
Morocco. but Subject Discussed.

Berlin. Aug. 24.-German official circles Dep
recate the idea prevailing in certain foreign
Quarters that the visit of the French Ambassa-
dor Jules Carabon, to Chancellor Won RuioW al
Norderney to-day occasioned by the latest
DEVELOPMENTS In Morocco, ard that Won Bulow's
invitation 10 him means that Germany Is dis
ouieted over the CasablarsG incidents and IS
about to change her attitude toward the French
course in Morocco. The officials here say thar
on the contrary. the ambassadors visit to the
chancellor was due to the wish expressed III
July by NJ. Cambon to see Prince Won BuioW
whose other engagements prevented an earlier
invitation.
While the lighting at Casablanca has not
caused the meeting Of the two statesmen at
Norderney. they talked over the Moroccan situa-
tion. This does not mean. however. that Germany
is seeking any special arrangement with France
This is impossible in view of the terms Of the
Algeciras convention. which remains intact
Germany thus far sees no occasion to depart
from her previous policy Of yielding 70 france
and Spain the right to establish order in Mo-
rocco.
Official quarters continue to treat the MO-
roccan situation in calm spirit.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
TEMERAIRE LAUNCHED.
EngIand's Third Dreadnonght Has
SeUeraL I'm mm0UementS.

revouport. Eng. Aug 24-The battleship Te-
rlerare third of the Dreadnought class, was
successfully launched at the dockyard here this
evening. The ceremony was performed By
Countess Fortescue. and was witnessed by thou
sands Of people including many who are well
known
The construction of the new battleship, which
was laid down at the close Of last year, is well
along She will cost considerably over 5000
900 exclusive of her. armament, and IS the fifth
reneraire to be owned by the British navy. The
name entered the service attached to war
ship captured from the French in 1854, and her
successor was secured in the same manner sixty
five years later Then came the fighting Te-
meraire," which took part in the battle of Ira
falgar and was immortalized by Turner. The
fourth Temeraire was ironclad. built in 1876.
and was the first British vessel To have guns
mounted according to the disappearing principle.
Part Of her mechanism is used at the naval
school here.
The battieship launched to-day will be bigger
than the Dreadnought as regards tonnage,
though Of the same dimensions. Her dispace-
ment will be $4,000 tons. 700 more than the
Dreadnought while her draft will be half foot
more Among her other improvements are two
additional guns to fire astern, a change from
tyenty-seven 12-pounders to the num-
her Of finch guns and 25-pounders. and sim
pIidcafion of the handling of the propelIing ma
chfDery