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A point to BE Decided.

| The jamestown Exposition has firm
/ friend in The Washington Herald. We
commend the pluck that conceived 1t and
We rejoice in the perseverance which has
brought it thus auspiciously near 10 the
/ opening date. If we can have our way
about it, it shall be, from the opening
gun to the closing signal. a great, grand.
glorious, and stupendous success. We
would, indeed. see it break all exposition
records by paying "a handsome dividend
10 its promoters when IL shall have been
brought to a conclusion.
Therefore. We tender a suggestion at
this time. quite to the point and impor-
tanL Let the directors get together and
decide whether the bands secured Tor the
entertainment of visitors shall be allowed
10 play selections from Gilbert and
SuIlivans opera, THE Mikado" This is
no triiing matter. Upon this decision
may hang tine fate of this nation.
Those who keep in touch with current
events doubtless have made note OF
the fact that the English government
promptly squelehed a recently proposed
production of this tuneful opera because
of a firm but emphatic and precise pro-
test from the japanese government.
Just what language conveyed the Japa-
nese ultimatum, of course, is not known.
Whatever it was however. il was in
stantly responded TO by the Britishers, and
the opera was laid on the shelf. And this
was brought about. bear in mind. by
diplomacy alone, and without the backing
or barking of single gun or dog of war.
Now that Gen. Kuroki is headed this
way il behooves US to get busy and
settle this matter. The Mikado's gov
ernment-we mean the real MikadO--has
a way of dealing in rather tart language
when addressing Uncle Sam. If We
mistake not, We have been lowering
upon the verge of war with his majesty
for some time. We perhaps should be
lowering right there now were il
not for the fact that verges have be-
come scarce and Capt. Hobson has been
busy with other things Now that the
present crisis is upon us. we must act
in this emergency, he who dallies is a
bastard, and he who doubts lacks intel
Iigence-
If the exposition management decides 10
have selections from 1.-THE Mikado," Ad-
miral Evans ought to be informed Of It.
If Hes Going 10 Marry Yum Yum" Is to
be followed by a japanese bombardment,
our men behind the guns ought to be
warned. If "A Wandering Minstrel +" is
10 be the signal for a reduction 10 shreds
and patches OF Norfolk. then that city
is entitled to an opportunity to get ont
of harms way.
OF course. if we want 10 play "The
Mikado" during the exposition, wen do
it, by lingo. or bust" There is not a
KurOkI or a thiTteCH-inCh gun in the
whole japanese navy that can give us
pause, once we set our heads that way.
With Fighting Bob" on the bridge and
our jolly Jack Tars on the deck. Wen play
that old opera every day and Sunday, too,
if that is our notion.
But is it our notion? It is high time for
us 10 decide. That is why we cali atten-
ton to the matter here and now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
cnmphor Tree In Florida.

trom the Wade Cts Democrat
AS showing how favorable to the growth
Of the camphOr tree is the soil and
climate Of Florida. an instance may be
cited Of one grown by Capt. j. p. Rem
froe. of Richland. Il is a splendid cam
phor tree seventeen. years old that is forty
feet ia height. its branches cover forty
feet, and its diameter twelve inches above
the ground is four feet. The splendid hills
around Richland seems TO be especially
adapted both IN soil and climate condi-
uous to the growth and development Of
the camphor tree In its highest state
The tree becomes useful for the produc-
tion Of the gum within few years after
planting. The growth mentioned is an in
dicati0n that the tree thrives we'll in
this state.
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paign is eoralling all Federal ofhceholders
and giving them to understand that the
time 10 be up and doing has arrived
Finally. 1t is declared that hts eomings
and goings are shrouded in mystery and
silence.
Alert observers doubtless win conclude
at once that this story emanated from
some hireling Of the band of eonspirators
concerning the MaehiaVelian machina-
tons of which President Roosevelt re-
Gently informed the country Even as
discreet and capable young man as Mr.
Hitchcock would not, in the very ma
ture of things. be permitted by his
superiors to deviate thus widely from the
duties so unambiguously assigned TO
him by departmental rules Mr.. Hitch
cock is attending to business pertaining
strictly to his Office, of course, and the
reference to secrecy and mystery in the
Atlanta story IS merely indicative that
he is going about his task in the manner
known TO be characteristic Of him.
Obviously, the eonspirators are at work
along more lines than one,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
Rugged by a Bear.

Reno correspondence Sacramento Bee.
On entering a deserted mining tunnel
about six miles north of this city. George
Hensler. a mining man Of Reno. was sur
pTised TO find himself face TO face with
a huge brown bear. The bear was fight
ing mad and Hensler saw that he was in
for It. He grabbed a knife from his belt
and made a lunge al the bear, but Mr..
Bruin grabbed him, and after giving him
a bone-cracking hug threw him TO the
ground and rushed out Of the tunnel
Hensler followed the bear but lost no
time in hurrying to his horse, which WAS
tied to a pine tree a few yards down The
mountain side. He made record time TO
Reno. and bleeding and with clothes torn,
related the story 10 a number of COM
panions.
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that If they had the opportunity TO In
dulge their taste or whim for limitless
display of sartorial adornment. life would
be sweeter to them, and that they would
experience no great hardships Of mind
or body in providing themselves with the
clothes their fancy may crave But we
venture the assertion that in the event
Of the realization of their dream or wish,
few Of them would thereafter extract as
much real joy from life as is now theirs.
The pleasure of the woman who has to
"cut heI cloth to suit her income" pro-
vided that income is earned by an honest
man of whom she is the helphiate, must
be superior TO that Of the women who
know nothing OF the triumphs Of her who
transmutes her little fads and fancies into
the creations of her own sartorial taste,
worked out. if you please, by her own
aching fingers.
Very few persons outside of the glitter
ing circle OF our enormously rich families,
who constitute what is referred to as "the
best society" can understand how any
young woman in this or any other coun-
try can spend upon her wardrobe such
vast amounts Of money as are expended
by the daughters OF some of these fami-
lies. The history of the world does not
show such reckless extravaganza in the
way of dress. Nor, for the matter of
that, does the history of the world show
so riotous a use of money as that prac-
ticed BY our very rich in their strictly
social advertisements. Happy is the lot
of the man or woman who Is not tempted
TO such foolish indulgenees. which take
the edge from life's real joy!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
Publicity PAYS

A man there was IN our town
Who kept himself in view,
No matter what he did, fOrsOOth,
The public always knew.
His name was in the papers once,
Or maybe, twice a day,
IN all assemblies he was one
Who had the most 70 say.
He hurried here and hurried there,
As busy as could be,
At banquets and in long parades,
He showed his dignity.
Twas thus he lived for many years
And when he came to die
The city an in mourning stood
A tear in every eye.
a marble shaft proclaimed his worth
And people called him great.
a man who started low in life
But rose to high estate.
And yet he simply played a game
A simple game twas. TOO.
No matter what he did, foTsooth,
The public always knew.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
International Relations

A growing interest in the important
questions affecting the relations of the
great family of nations is manifest in
the large attendance at the meetings of
the newly formed American Society of
International Law, One of the principal
objects of the society. and a most meri-
torious one. is the creation of a correct
public opinion respecting the fundamen-
tai principles governing our international
relations and foreign policy. As Score
tary Root so well said in his address on
Friday. the people, not governments.
make friendship or dislike, sympathy OF
discord. peace or war. between nations. %
1t thus becomes an important duty OF
public men, and of all those whose opin-
ions are influential, to promote a public
sentiment favorable 70 the ideals Of inter
national justice which it is the function
of international law 10 impose upon the
conduct OF nations
Fortunately the part played by the
United States in the evolution OF interna-
tional law is something In which all our
people may take just pride. Our contri-
buttons to the law of nations have re-
nected our hlgh sense OF humanity and
justice, and there is no feature of our
national career that is so little open to
criticism as the conduct of our foreign
policy from the very beginning We say
this is fortunate. for il makes easy the
task Of those who wish 10 create a body
of opinion favorable 10 the carrying for
ward Of the just and pacific policy We
have always pursued in our foreign rela-
tons. Mr.. Root seems destined TO develop
still further the amicability of our rela-
tons with other nations and the closeness
Of the bonds which should bind as t.
those which are nearest 10 as. The So.
ciety OF international Law may render
him valuable aid. by informing the coun-
try as to the aims of our foreign policy
and the motives by which the State De
partment Is guided in carrying It out,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
Defoe's House Doomed.

From the London Express.
The house in which Daniel Defoe wrote
Robinson Crusoe' IS doomed to demo-
lition This is the old manor house stand
ing back from the road opposite footing
Junction and surrounded by an Old World
garden. The house is seldom visited by
English people. but many Americans
aiight to inspect it on their way TO view
Merton and what is left there relating
to Nelson.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
Democratic Political Possibilities.

From the Hartford Times
Henry NJ Whimey's announcement
that he viii be entirely willing TO take
the second place on the Massachusetts
Democratic state ticket this year plainly
opens the way for making that ticket
Douglas and Whitney, which would be a
very strong combination. Both gentle
men are very wealthy and know how
money should be properly spent In po-
litical campaign. If the ticket should
win in November, Mr.. Douglas would be-
come available as the Democratic candi-
date for Vice President next year
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Aw. gang ava. Monsieur Carnegie

The Charleston News and Courier says
There is practically 10 limit to the mean.
ness of The Washington Herald il
speaks Of the Georgia nightingale as
Mr.. j. T. Graves If there is ANYTHING
lying around loose that is meaner thar
the News and COurieT's left-handed in
dOrsement of Mr. Graves Chattanooga
speech, in the very same issue from
which the reference TO The Herald is
clipped we have failed TO see it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

From The birmingham News.
The press dispatches announce that the
new battle ship Minnesota has sailed from
the Norfolk Navy Yard on shake-down
cruise. This viii no doubt be we'll under
stood in certain parts of Alabama, where
'shake-down" is another name for long
toddy"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

From the Savannah News.
If Democrats win discuss Democratic
doctrines such as Senator Rayner pointed
out, the factions in their party viii disap-
pear and there viii be no occasion for
Democratic orators to suggest that Mr.
Roosevelt be made the Presidential candi-
date of the Democratic party.
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Convincing Proof.

From the Baltimore American.
All the mirrors in the Government Print
ing Office have been removed to prevent
the women in the department from seeing
themselves as others see them. This con-
sideration on the part of the authorities
for the feminine employees Is convincing
proof Of the reflective habits of those in
official circles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
Getting Right Nith AZ.

From the lndianauolis star
Now, If John Temple Graves viii make
a speech for Fairbanks. his previous jol-
lies for Roosevelt. Bryan. and Hearst
ought to put him right with the next
administration. whatever happens.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

From the Springfield Republican.
The City Of Washington is growing re-
markably in many ways. Some idea of its
advance can be gathered from the est-
mate that its building operations for the
year-Outside of course, Of the large gov
eminent undertakings-wi mean an out
lay of Sl5.0000O0.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
ON His Animal Jaunt.

Assistant Secretary Of State Adee has
left for Europe for his annual tour OF
out-of-the-way places on the continent.
He viii be Joined at Cherbourg by Consul
General al AIRS AleEader n Thaekara,
now stationed at Berlin. and the trio will
start on a trip through France on bicycles.
For several years the wheel has been
Mr. Adee's favorite vehicle for travel IN
Europe and, seated upon the latest
model, he has traversed parts OF the
Old World that have been seen by few
Americans. II is his custom on these
unique tours 20 become acquainted with
all sorts and conditions Of the natives.
and draw them oft upon questions Of
domestic and foreign politics In this Way
lac famiiiariZes himself with the popular
thought current on everything Of interest
in the countries he visits. and when he
returns 20 the State Department ne is
armed with a mass Of information that
is turned 70 good account in our diplo-
matte activities Mr.. Adee speaks huently
most of the continental languages, so that
he is enabled 10 carry on conversation
with the natives he visits with ease.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
How He Got the job.

Col Laforrest, an official of the Pension
Office, owes his position TO a peculiar
circumstance. Col Laforrest is a Kansas
man and was holding a position in the
Pension Office when John J. Ingalls, was
in the Senate. The brilliant and vitriolic
Ingalls, conceived a dislike Of Laforrest.
and caused hts dismissal Soon after
H. Clay Evans was made Commissioner
of Pensions by President Mckinley, J. F.
TUFTS, private secretary of Judge Ryan.
Assistant Secretary OF the Interior, inter
ceded with the Commissioner for La
forests reinstatement
''Oh, you are trying 10 saddle an old
soldier back on me: one who is unable
TO do his share Of the work. said Evans.
MY friend is an old soldier" admitted
Tufts, but I'll bet you SO right now that
Col LafOrrest can put you on your back -
''Wel. if he's able to do that he is
able to ill a clerkship all right so bring
in your man so / can have a look at
him.
When Col Laforrest appeared with
Tufts, Commissioner Evans asked him if
he had ever known Col I.aforrest. of the
the Confederate army.
He surrendered his sword to me-" said
the colonel.
You can have a job under me in
stantly," exclaimed Commissioner Evans,
for I witnessed that incident when a
mere boy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

The Philadelphia North American says
graft will be at an end in Pennsylvania
before many more years have passed At
the present rate 1t really doesn't seem
possible for the loot to hold out much
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
Where the Flies Go.

From the Birmingham News.
An exchange wants to know where all
the flies go, A good many of them .gravi-
tate toward a baid-headed man when he
is trying to take a Sunday afternoon nap.
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A1LITTLE NONSENSE.
AN OLD FAvORITE.

I recoliect the stOvepipe joke. Some
twenty years ago
II made the people nearly choke with mer-
rlment, you know
As sure as April turned tn May. in coun'
try or ia town.
Dad had to busy get some day, and take
the st0vepipe down.
The stovepipe joke. il was beau.; and
wasn't IL a fad2
II covered father Ger with SCOT. and
made him hopping mad.
But now it lies upon thu shelf; forgot is
its reDown.
And though we funny men need pelf
none cares to take It down.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

From the South China News
The Empress Dowager received me-
mortal advising the suppression of the Gig
arctic. She evidently did not know the
pleasures or dangers Of the cigarette, and
as she did not scent any anti-dynastic
trick she called in the palace doctor, who
supported the memorial Immediately the
Empress ordered that all the cigarettes
in the palace be collected and thrown
into the lake
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21
CorteIyou to Tours

Secretary Cortelyou, who has been IN
New York most Of the week in conference
with leading hnaneiers there respecting
new Treasury policies he is contem-
plating adopting, probably viii extend
his tour to all the large cities of the coun-
try this side of the Rocky Mountains.
Not until he returns 10 his desk to-mor-
row viii 1t be known whether the Secre-
tary has decided definitely on the tour
II Is stated, however. that he is strongly
impressed with the ACCESSIBILITY Of going
on visit to every city In the West and
South that is Of considerable financial
and Industrial Importance, for the pur~
pose Of comforting frankly with leading
men on divers subjects, but particularly
as 10 the practicability of his employing
the Treasury surplus so as 10 avert peri
odical money stringencies. u goes with
out saying. that. incidentally. Mr. Cortel-
you viii secure much fiTst-hand inf0Tma-
ton as 10 tie lay Of the land politically.
which he viii present 10 bis chief IN the
White House on his return 20 Washington
Mr., Cortelyou Is not an aggressive can
didate for the Presidential nomination
He is known 10 be completely in accord
with President R0osevelt's aims and
purposes Ia respect 20 the succession. and
while he will make no plea for Secretary
TAFT. he will not attempt % conceal what
Is generally accepted as a fact-that
Judge Taft is the Presidents first choice
If. however. be asceTtaius that there is no
widespread demand for the War Score
tary. he und0ubte uy viii so inform the
President. after which there may follow
a reorganization Of White House plans
| affecting the succession.
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GOOD for AnyfhinE.

Oh, grandsire with a touch OF govt.
Or infant teething,
You can put all your ills to rout
BY deeper breathing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

Inasmuch as no member of the grand
opera company recently playing Chicago
felt called upon TO rebuke the audiences
for applauding at the wrong time, We
take 1t that they understood Chicago au-
diences better than David Warfeld does.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

The sugar Of the sage is better than
the vinegar of the cynic, says the Balti-
more American. Certainly it is; and that
is why we all love that wise old Maryland
philosopher so well.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

Grace says he fell at her feet"
AT or over emf" inquired Grace's
rival.
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PnrficnIara Wanted.

MY girls hair is actually frothy."
"WelIT'
Yes. sir; got hair ike a glass of beer.
We'll. well. Light or darkg'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

I'VE must snatch the trident of Men
tune from the black hands of war" says
Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson. We
certainly must; war has no business. with
Neps trident
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Coming and Going.

Man is a queer contradiction
When all is done and said.
He buys dope by the gallon
To raise hair upon his head.
Then he goes 10 the barber
And blows bis money In
Almost daily. in an effort
To keep haiT of his chin.
Houston Post
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Her Chief Asslstant.

When lovely woman stoOps to folly
And makes the Watehful gossips yelp,
Youn always find on looking closely
That there's a man around 20 help
Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

Samuel Douglas McEnery, Louisiana s
senior Senator, is nearing his seventeen
birthday. Except for defective hearing
Senator McEneTy is hale and hearty. No
member Of the Senate has had a stormier
political career than The Louisianisn He
was educated at the United States Naval
Academy but preferred the life of a
planter in his State 10 that of a naval
officer and so ne never served In the
navy. When the civil war came on. how
ever, he did gallant service in the Con-
federate army as a lieutenant in Virginia
under Magruder He was elected lieu
tenant governor of Louisiana in 1881, and
upon the death Of Gov Witt he sue
ceeded to the chief place. holding it for
two years. The race between him and
Gen Francis 7. Nichols for the guberna-
tOFial nomination in 1891 produced more
political excitement in the State than any
contest after the caTpet-bag rule was
ended. as it marked the beginning Of the
irrepressible fight on the Louisiana lot
terry. After defeating Mr.. McEnery for
governor. Gen. Nichols appointed him
associate justice of the Supreme Court
for a term of twelve years. He was
nominated by the Democrats for governor
IN 1872. and defeated by the anti-Iottery
party Four years afterward he was
elected 10 the Senate by an extremely
narrow margin over Walter Denegre He
had a comparatively easy victory for re-
election TO the Senate In 1902. and It is ex-
pected that he VIII be a candidate 10 sue
coed himself in 1909. Mr. McEnery be-
longs TO the conservative element Of
Democrats in the Senate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

Whether they make their lucky strikes
in OIL or coal, or pork. the new-rich
fairly burn the pixies TO get 10 dear New
York.
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4 have seen three kings and two
queens, said Mr.. ". T. Stead. The vio-
lence Of the gentleman's language re-
Gently suggests the probability that they
were good"
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Mr. Hartman says he would much
rather go to the penitentiary than to the
poorhouse, That Is doubtless the way
the people in the poorhouse feel about
Harrimans location. too.
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ADRIFT WITH THE TINES.
rom the Birmingham Age-Heraid.
The silver Lining.

From the Birmingham Age-Heraid.
The silver Lining.
Don't growl at the world and the weather
The seasons Of heartsche and gloom,
Some day the old world will be better
And some day the roses viii bloom.
It's all in the way that you take II,
II skies are oercl0uded or fair
When trouble holds fast to you shake it
And laugh in the face Of despair.
II is now possible for man 10 sing al
his own funeral BY the aid Of a phoBo-
graph. and. while living. he can sing his
own praises without any photograph al
all
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-21

A scientist claims that the human brain
is seven-eighths water. That is probably
true of those subject to storms.
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Among the 100000 people now said to be
using simple spelling. there are undoubt-
eddy a number Of perfectly lovely type
writer's.