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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
The Presidents EuIogist.

Jacob A. Riis. who for the past year
or two has been iecturing in all parts
Of the country on his favorite topic
Theodore Roosevelt, was first brought
ia contact with the President while the
latter was a police commissioner in New
York, and the former was a police re-
porter on the New York Evening Sun,
Riis. whose name Is pronounced "Reece.
was accounted an excellent reporter, and
was valued highly by the late Charles A.
Dana and Amos Cummings. who was Mr.
Dana's managing editor Of the Evening
sun. Riis. who is a Dane by birth, and
who lived ia penury for quite "a time after
coming over 70 New York, got close TO
Mr., Roosevelt by the Information he was
able 10 give the police commissioner con-
corning the graft system the police MAIN
tanned in that city. He and Mr.. Roosevelt
used to do a good deal of Summing to-
gether in the lower districts of the big
city, and thus the man who is now Pres
ident was enabled TO learn by actual ex-
perience of the poverty and crime of the
submerged tenth The President has
since then been as helpful to Riis as
Riis has been TO him, II was Mr.. Roose-
Welt who opened the way for Riis 10 do
magazine Wofh ana mus acquire celebrity
which means working capital Much Of
the proof Of the books which Dir Riis
has written. and out of which he has
accumulated a considerable fortune, was
revised by AR. Roosevelt, as can be easily
discerned BY the distinctive Roosevelt
style in Riis literary work. Mr. Riis has
added largely to his fortune since his
friend has been in the White House by
winning popularity as a lecturer. The
President has pToffered him two or three
responsible positions in the government
service. but MI Riis has preferred TO
stick 20 the lecture platform. He has per
haps written and spoi1en more words of
praise of the President than any other
man who has handled that fruitful sub
iect.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
Whnt the 49, Is For.

From the Dallas News
Bonilla, who led the fight of Honduras
against Nicaragua, is on board one of our
war vessels the Chicago. 1t is beginning
to look as if our navy is maintained
wholly for the defeated in South AAneri-
can AMI Central American countries 20
board when they are whipped
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
A ..shorter. Uglier word Needed.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
That green bug which deties prosperity
By devastating the Western wheat fields
is called toxoptera graninum. But If he
continues TO make himself obnoxious he
win have to be called by some simpler
name than that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

A scientist claims to be able to make
people shorter. Any bucket shop or race
track generally may be depended upon,
however, in case the scientist is not
handy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
Ia the path of Peace.

Frank James, Missouri's famous eX-
bandit. has been a law-abiding citizen
ever since that day, more than twenty
years ago. when he voluntarily suFren-
dered to Gov Cuttenden, at Jefferson
City. after he had bahled for years the
efforts of the best detective agencies in
the country 10 capture him. At present
James is living In Kansas. and meets
daily many Of the men whom he used 10
fight ia the bloody days OF the border
warfare between Missouri and Kansas.
He not long ago put in a bid at the
opening Of the Big Pasture" in Okla
homa, where President Roosevelt went
wolf hunting two years ago, and was
awarded a quarter section of land in "a
splendid agricultural belt near Fletcher.
few weeks ago ne went 10 Oklahoma
prepared to take possession of his quarter
section in the Big Pasture, only 10
learn that on that particular tract there
was a lease which viii not expire for
four years. IL Is said that James intends
90 come 10 Washington and lay his com
plant before President Roosevelt whom
he supported ia 1854, but whom he has
as yet not met. He believes that II he
can have a talk with the President. the
Chief Magistrate viii direct Secretary
Garfield to have the tangle Strengthened
out So that the ex-bandit may begin lm-
mediately his career as "A farmer IN Okla
homa. James was an enthusiastic Bryan
man until President Roosevelt came upon
the scene.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

what will you do when Gabriel blows
the last trump?
The young millionaire was quite non
chalant.
send for Roger O'Mara." opined he.
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From the Chicago Chronicle.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
The theory seems to be that there are
necessary and entirely proper campaign
expenditures. such as expenditures for
public speakers. including their Transport
tation from place TO place. for campaign
literature. for halls in which to hold meet
ings, for postage. &c; also that 1t is fair
to make all these a public charge, and
that by so doing the State governments.
which, Of course. would foot the bills.
would be in a position 10 prevent i'm
proper expenditures and to prohibit con
tribut0ns from corporations. from per-
sons in the public service, and from other
sources supposed TO be Objectionable.
In fact they would have 20 prohibit all
private contributions in order 10 accom-
pIish the supposed objects Of the sug-
gested reform. For the governments to
pay an proper expenses and then permit
the creation of funds by private contribu-
ton for other purposes would obviously
be absurd as a measure of reform, as il
would enlarge corruption funds by turn
ing all private contributions into them in
stead of devoting the most OF them 10
proper expenditures
II follows that the plan would reform
elections for the worse unless the pro-
hibition of all private contributions could
be. and. in fact, should be- made thor
oughly effective. But that is obviously
impossible. The motives TO make contri-
buttons would be the same as ever There
would be interests TO promote by the sue
cess OF one party and the defeat Of other
parties, and there would be no less bar
gainings and understandings. The only
difference would be more secrecy-Iess of
thar publicity which some politicians seem
TO think would purify elections.
Moreover, if it We're possible TO prevent
secret contributions, the party in power in
any State would be able 10 cripple any
other party that might take the field
against it. II could provide itself with
funds abundantly both from the public
treasury and from private contributions.
and all the opposing party could do would
be 10 complain. Il would be without
remedy.
The only safety for parties not in power
lies in freedom of action-fTeedom from
the control of a government in the hands
of its political adversary. II seems IN
likely. therefore, that President Roose-
welt will, upon mature consideration. take
up this suggested reform
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
MEN AND THINGS.
HIteheoeL the Headsmnn.


That First Assistant Postmaster Gen
erai Hitchcock is touring the South on a
mission that is strictly political is frank
ly conceded in the highest quarters in
Washington, Whether or not, however,
he adventures upon this bold course at
the direction Of the President or seere-
tary Cortelyou is not known While the
relations between Mr.. Hitchcock and
the President are very cordial. the First
Assistant Postmaster General is not a
member of either the Kitchen Cabinet
or the tennis Cabinet" The fact that
he is a Harvard graduate naturally COM
mends him to the President, but it is not
believed that Mr.. Roosevelt has yet taken
him fully into his confidence, as he has
done other rich young eoilege-bred men
whom he has appointed to high places in
the government service, notably Secre-
tary Garfield Clifford Pinchot, Afford "
Cooley. John A. Mcuhenney, former
Rough Rider and heir Of the tabasco
sauce king. and others.
Mr. HitchcOck's rise. however. has been
quite as rapid as has that Of any OF the
others named. When Mr. Cortelyou was
promoted from secretary 10 the President
to Secretary of Commerce and Labor, Mr.
Hitchcock was at the head Of a division
in the Department of Agriculture. SIR
CortelyOu brought him from that place
over to the chief clerkship of the new
department. Mr.. Hitchcock is as close
m0uthed and inscrutable as Mr.. Cortel-
you. and when the latter was made chair
man OF the Republican National Commit
tee at the hehest Of the President, he took
Mr. Hitchcock with him as Office assist
ant at Republican headquarters. His
service in that position. which gave him
the first opportunity TO apply his remark
able talent for silence and hard work to
the political game, was so acceptable that
with the Presidents consent, Mr.. Cortel-
you made him First Assistant Postmaster
General II is expected that his old chief
viii soon take him from the Post-olfice
Department and install him as First
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. At
the present time Mr. Hitchcock is the
recognized headsman of the Post-ofice
Department, and Il Is understood that
when he is transferred to the Treasury
he viii carry his snickersnee to that de-
partment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

From the Indianapolis News
With Secretary Taft on his way home.
doubtless a considerable Increase win be
noted in the political atmospheric pressure
of Ohio
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4 Novelty.

And the scene of your musical COM
edy?"
els laid I'm a country town"
Good Wen discount these Broadway
ditties with a Dear Old Front street
song
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
just a Trap.

Life is short, remarked the thin man.
1t is 81" assented the fat individual,
THAT being admitted, how about lit
tie life insurance? / have here, &C, &c,
&c"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

termination 10 conduct a campaign which
shall be far removed from the ambush IN
military warfare. It is going to be inter
esting.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
HAPPY TINES.

In days Gf old
When dudes were bold
And sheetiron trousers wore,
They lived in peace,
For then a crease
Would last ten years or more.
Washington Herald
IN those old days
They had a craze
For steel shirts. and they wore them;
And there was bliss
Enough in this
For the laundz5 never tore them
st. Louis Post Dispatch
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
What Hen say.

L expect to meet my first love to-
night"
And what in the world will yoI say to
her?"
IN say, Dear, it was just simply i'm
possible for me to get home earlier.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

The Sultan Of Morocco is reported to
have captured two of Raisoufs domes-
tic servants" The Sultan Is a greater
suategist than we gave him credit for.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

Under the heading, The Truth Abont
Atlanta" the Chattanooga Star promises
some interesting reading matter soon. II
isn't probable that the Stars presses
would stand for the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth in this
matter.
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Impossible.

You'll never guess what that woman
had in her pocketbook.
Some dress samples some trading
stamps, a button hook. a powder rag.
a"
Nope you're way Off
what did she have in it?''
Nothing but money"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
~ NIorEanls Hnne.

From the Nashville American.
J. Pierpont Morgan is seventy years old
and hopes to some DAY accumulate
enough money to enable him to retire and
spend his old age in rest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

THE rich ride to the hounds. unused
the philosopher.
"Weli?"
THE rest Of US have to go to the dogs
on the hOof"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
what Gould lie says

/ her own way. the same as I do, when you
are married2'
NO: but she will come as near having
it as your wife does"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
The Real Question.

From the Norfolk ytginian-I'iot
The real question is not whether IIarri-
man said he could buy Congress, but
whether he could do it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

At Parsifal. I'm proud 10 say,
] took a squirt.
did not understand the play
And 1 am just as dense to-day
About Peer Gynt.
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Terrible.

'He complains about the way he was
treated after being arrested"
WAS he put in the sweat box?''
NO. he was put in a bath tub"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

AIr John D. Rockefeller raised the
wages Of laborers on one of his estates
from $3.50 to S1.65 a day recently. By the
bye, naphtha has been advanced one
quarter of a cent per gallon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
Establishing a Precedent

From the Chicago Reeofd-HsTald
Engineer Cocktails must be busy canal
digging. In any event. he isn't doing
much talking.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

The only place in this world where
orange trees will blossom in the very
teeth Of one of those lovely Texas
.northers'' is the back yard Of the Hous-
ton Post.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

From the Deseret lUlah) News
The Presidents plea for arbitration and
a strong navy is wonderfully like Crom-
wells Trust in God. and keep your
powder dry"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22
The Uncertain alagnate.

MY doctor recommends Europe"
"Going7"
Dunno yet My lawyer seems to think
Canada win do" +
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

And We also object to the Newark Star
seeking 60 fix the status Of John Wesley
Gaines as a Georgian. lie belongs 10 the
United States at large
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Wanted More Scotch" SAYS a head
line in the Raleigh News and Observer.
Has the recent South Carolina drought
spread over into North Carolina?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

But you will sigh for this April weather
about the 18th Of next August when some
gibbering idiot slaps you on the back
and bellows-weli, you know what!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

So long as it was rich mans conspir-
acy. the majority of US can prove a half
dozen alabls.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

From The Richmond NeWs-IsadeF.
One Of the most absurd ideas yet put
before the country is the suggestion Of
President Roosevelt that party campaign
expenses be paid from the public Treasury.
The proposition is that some certain large
amount Of money be apportioned among
parties nominating candidates In national
elections in proportion to the votes cast
at the preceding election, the money to
be used for public meetings. parades, the
circulation Of literature, and such other
campaign methods as are regarded as
legitimate. The practical operation Of this
would be that the party Ia small mi
noTity for years before, but perhaps COM
handing AT the time the support Of the
great body of voters. would receive little,
while the formerly strong party weak
ened by its own crimes or mistakes, would
receive the bulk Of the fund Aside from
this would be the intricate possibilities
Of graft Of organizing parties merely for
the sake Of part Of the general fund,
Of the endless squabbling over items OF
expense as 10 their legitimacy.
The truth is that when the people are
vitality interested and thoroughly stirred
on any question they will contribute their
money abundantly 10 pay all proper eX-
peuses for having their respective sides
properly expressed and represented. We
have no distinctiyeiy rich and no dis
tInctively poor party. Any party or can
didate representing a position really popu-
lar and close 10 the general heart viii
have no need 10 call on the general Treas
ury Of the country
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Fmm the PhtsbnrE Pos.


A proposal Of this kind, however, will
hardly be acceptable 10 The American
people generally. There Is no good reason
why candidates and their friends and
those who believe earnestly IN the prin-
ciples advocated by their party should
not contribute proper amounts for the
election of candidates and the pT0paga-
ton Of principles.
The law should. however, place a limit
on the amount to be contributed by any
one person. II should prohibit the max
ing Of campaign contributions by corpora
tions. IL should strictly define the objects
for which money could be expended during
"a campaign, and it should require fun pub
Lefty as to the expenditures. Further
than that, it should provide drastic pun
ishment for candidates and others vio-
lating t.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

Get busy and DO things" was the key
note OF Mayor Buses inaugural address.
he should explain to those Chicago alder
men the difference between things" and
taxpayers
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TrreDressibIe.

He would joke at the graves brink. "
What causes you TO believe that?"
why. he is a boarder. and he jokes
about prunes.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

King Edwards cigars cost him Sos
each. As he is never candidate for any
thing, he can afford 70 smoke good ones.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

Gov. Folk has called an extraordinary
session of the Missouri legislature That
is the only kind they have in Kansas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

Perhaps Mr.. Addicks' recent sojourn in
HobOken indicates his determination TO
begin life all over again and try to be an
Improvement upon his old self
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Mr.. Carnegie viii now be even more
medalsOme than ever.
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Senator Dicks precipitate rush TO the
rescue of Senator Foraker was undoubt-
edly made in order to offset Mr. Nicholas
LOngworths bold and aggressive stand
for Taft; that is. of course. as far as
possible
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What is true Democracy" asks the
Pulaski (VaJ Southwest Times 4 never
ending cause OF violent disputes.
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People laboring under the impression
that Mr.. Thomas T. Watson has lost his
grip In Georgia may convince themselves
otherwise by inquiring Of Mr.. Hoke
Smith, or a certain Pullman porter whose
run" is between Atlanta and Augusta.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

The Baltimore American can pick a
handful Of rainbows from out the black
est cloud that ever lowered on the hori-
ION
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win Monsieur le Chevalier Carnegie
now present that dear Paris with a IL
brary, as token Of his undying admira-
ton and esteem2
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as TO CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.
Typical Comment on New Plan At
tributed TO President.

sf0ln the ElliadeilhM fft7s
The Presidents scheme TO have the
government pay the campaign expenses
in national elections has some supporters.
But what are campaign expenses? Is H.
for instance. intended that the govern
ment shall pay the stump speakers OF all
sides Republicans. sane and insane Dem
ocrats, Socialists, Prohibitionists, Labor
ties, and so forth? just think what a
miscellaneous assortment Of stun the gov
eminent would get for its money
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The courts have decided that Chicago
cannot indulge in municipal ownership.
but we note no look Of panied surprise
upon the countenance of ex-Mayor Dunno.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

''Hurrah for the new city hall site" ex-
claims the Des Moines Capital. There is
many a slip twixt a city hall site and a
sight of a city hall, however. Ask Chi
cage; that city's city hall is a sight to
behold.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

The apparent tameness Of the D. A. r.
meeting was because of Its inevitable
comparison with the peace conference.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-22

New Yorz ONCE Nsssau-Iieekman Bldg. LACosts &
Maxwell. Managers.
Chicago Office. Marquette Bldg. LaCosts & Max
wen, Managers
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Hereafter perhaps, It VIII do just as
wen for Mr. ". T. Stead TO tell his
troubles to a London bobby"
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move only IN one direction henceforth-
forward.
Wanted: More Scotch" SAYS a head
line in the Raleigh News and Observer
Has the recent South Carolina drought
spread over into North Carolina?
What is true Democracy" asks the
Pulaski (Ya) Southwest Times A never
ending cause Of violent disputes.
People laboring under the impression
that Mr.. Thomas r. Watson has lost his
grip In Georgia may convince themselves
otherwise by inquiring Of Mr. Hoke
Smith, or a certain Pullman porter whose
run is between Atlanta and Augusta
Senator Dicks precipitate rush TO the
rescue of Senator Foraker was undoubt-
edly made in order to offset Mr. Nicholas
Longworth's bold and aggressive stand
for Taft; that is. of course, as far as
possible
Gov Folk has called an extraordinary
session Of the Missouri legislature. That
is the only kind they have in Kansas.
Perhaps Mr.. Addicks' recent sojourn in
HObOken indicates his determination 10
begin life all over again and try to be an
Improvement upon his old self.
King Edwards cigars cost him $3.50
each. As he is never a candidate for any
thing he can afford TO smoke good ones.
win Monsieur lie Chevalier Carnegie
now present that dear Paris with a Ii
brary, as a token Of his undying admlra-
ton and esteem?
Get busy and 90 things" was the key
note OF Mayor Buses inaugural address.
He should explain to those Chicago alder
men the difference between things" and
taxpayers
The Baltimore American can pick
handful Of rainbows from out the black
est cloud that ever lowered on the hori-
zon.
The apparent tameness Of the D. A. r.
meeting was because of its inevitable
comparison with the peace conference.
Hereafter, perhaps, It viii do just as
wen for Mr.. ". T. Stead TO tell his
troubles to a London bobby"
------
The courts have decided that Chicago
cannot indulge in municipal ownership.
but we note no look Of panied surprise
upon the countenance of ex-Mayor Dunno.
''Hurrah for the new city hall site" ex-
claims the Des Moines Capital. There is
many a slip twixt a city hall site and a
sight of a city hall, however. Ask Chi
cagO. that cfty's CITY hall is a sight Ia
behold.
But you will sigh for this April weather
about the 18th Of next August when some
gibbering idiot slaps you on the back
and bellows-weli, you know what!
So long as it was rich mans conspir-
acy. the majority of US can prove a half
dozen alabis.
Mr.. Carnegie viii now be even more
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