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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
SP0ONER ON THE TARIFF.
His Opinion said to Reflect That of
HIS Constituency.

Prom the AinUaukCc Sentinel
The declaration of Senator SpOoner on
the floor OF the Senate in favor Of
revision Of the tariff as to certain sched-
ules was clear and definite statement
and absolutely sound
Ii was not a calculated or studied an
n0uncement. but came in the heat OF de-
bate without generalization, and ex-
presses the sentiments Of thousands of
msn who. while firm in their belief in
the protective system. believe. neverthe-
less, that the time is at hand when the
schedules should De very thoroughly over
hagled.
The question Of the revision Of the
tariff is one of vast magnitude. I'm our
judgment It is d question Of such impor-
tance and so closely identified with the
commercial interests, and, in fact, with
all the interests OF the people. that IL
should be- dealt with promptly and espe-
cially before some self-seeking politician
tof any political party scizes upon it as
q political fssue-whiCh IL ought not in
the public interest, be permitted 10 be-
come.
if actlon cannot be had without its be-
coming a political issue. then very likely
IL ought 20 become such, but not IL il is
possible to avoid IT,
The attitude Of Senator Spooner should
and we believe viii be OF material assist
ance to those who desire that the tariff
be soon revised in a sane. sensible. and
thoroughly effective way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
FACTS AND FANCIES.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Feet for His shoes.
The poet sold a poem.
He thanked the kindly muse.
said he. Those feet were rather neat.
Now ] can buy some shoes
Pairing I'm Oklahoma.
''You are Har." declared a member
OF the constitutional convention.
You are another" retorted the accused.
Gentlemen. gentlemen" expostulated
the chair mildly Just pair. and Jet us
have peace"
The Morning Afternoon Paper.
An enterprising journal is the one that
often prints
What hadn't happened at the time and
hasn't happened since:
And some lie worse than others, but the
practice We condemn
OF issues at the breakfast hour marked
Extra. 5 p. m
A MIsht.
This account of the Sound collision
goes under Marine Intelligence ] sup
0ose?"
Not much, No intelligence about that.
Everybody scared.
The people pinched by railroads,
In anguish give a yelp,
And chorus quick 60 Roosevelt.
I'VE see our finish Help
The railroads OF the people
Profess TO be afraid;
They wire 90 the White House.
I'VE perish. Give Us aid"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
In Defense of Bob" TAYLOR.

From the Chattanooga Times.
Just why any newspaper should persist
in chasing Bob" Taylor with Davis and
Tillman it is difficult to understand. He
is as widely different from both of them
as it is possible Tor man TO be. He is
clean in every respect and the very oppo-
site Of both in sentiment and modes of
speech. He is a bubbiing fountain Of
good humor and is one Of the vice presi-
dents Of the brotherhood Of mankind ~
He has no use for the pitchfork" or the
muck rake" and carries sunshine and
mirth wherever he goes and dispenses Il
lavishly with never a thought that he has
an enemy or a foe. The prediction is
freely made that Senator Taylor will
shortly become one of the most popular
men in the Senate, and that his cloak
room will be one resort that VIII always
have displayed the sign IS. r. o.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

Mr. Bryan long ago made it plain that
IN suggesting the alternative of govern
ment ownership If present efforts at efrec-
tive Federal regulation Of Interstate car
Tiers should prove a failure he was ex-
pressing merely his views as an individual,
without the hope or purpose at this time
Of forcing them upon his party as an az
ticle of faith. When the proposition was
first advanced publicly and formally by
the Nebraskan in his Madison Square
speech hast August, it provoked an out
burst Of adverse criticism all along the
Democratic line Not until its author ex-
planned its strictly personal and individual
character, quite ASSOCIATED from his de-
sires as the recognized leader of the
party. did these criticisms cease.
Now it has become a question merely OF
academic interest, which enlists the con-
extent as that Of Democrats. II. then, Mr.
Bryan shall abide by his announced de
termination not to press IL forward for
consideration at the next Democratic ma
tional convention. it is quite evident that
it viii cut but "A small figure in the Pres
idential campaign of 1905
in the expressions of representative
Democrats ia Congress which The Wash
ingtOn Herald published yesterday there
is overwhelming testimony to one fact Of
mOmeutous interest to the whole country
That IS. that the national lawmakers
finally have taken hold of the subject Of
the regulation of railroads with unyielding
determination. Under the impulse given
to the public thought on this question by
the resoIute course OF President ROOse-
welt, the movement soon or late viii be
carried to it's ultimate test. Should this
test prove that the inherent powers Of the
Federal government are inadequate to the
demand, then the question of ownership
undoubtedly would be the alternative to
which the great body Of the American
people would turn.
A fact Of political significance is that
Mr.. Bryan's strength among the masses
has been in no wise lesseued by his advo-
cacy OF government ownership. His party
leaders are opposed 10 him on the propo-
sitiOn, but they are not inclined 10 reHudi-
ate his leadership. A similar condition eX-
lists in the Republican party In respect of
Theodore Roosevelt The Presidents party
leaders antagonized his original position
on railroad regulation. but they dared not
attempt TO put the stamp of party disap-
prevail on him. They are opposed TO his
inheritance and income tax proposals, as
well as numerous other Of his so-calIed
radical" enunciations. but the conditions
of the times do not encourage them to
question or repudiate his leadership Of
their party.
In both political parties are 20 be found
incontestible proofs of the rapid advance
OF a new political era in the United States.
Some pestiforous fellow has come along
and reminded Us that We have an UNI
settled school question in Turkey Why
are these unpleasant persons allowed 10
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
4 ROYAL Joke.

From Harp7rs Neekly-
SPANS twenty-year-old King is still il
seems. very much of the boy. Every once
in a while he drops Unexpectedly into the
unconventional in a way productive OF
much embarrassment 10 his encourage
His latest prank was played in the great
cathedral at Leon. TO which. with his
Queen, he recently paid an unofficial
visit. He had gone alone into the organ
loft, and had begun to play a chant-for
AlfOnsOs education has made Of him an
orsanist Of ability as we'll as a linguist-
wnen with no warning whatever he
switched of into a sharp military march.
al the same time calling out in a loud
voice;
Attention, Quick step, Forward
Priests and suite were for the instant
too surprised 10 do anything but gasp
and the next minute there was the sol
emn strain of the chant again, with the
laughter OF the King heard beneath IL.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
The Invasion of Canada.

From the New York sun
At present immigration is giving Us an
nually about one new citizen TO every
seventy Of our total population Canada
Is getting new people in the proportion
Of one TO thirty Of her present number.
Her arrivals last year are reported as
I5,9l2. Many of our alien arrivals are
only temporary visitors. They stay with
US until work is slack or until they have
accumulated a comfortable little roll Of
money. Then they go home again. Many
stay with Us and add to our permanent
population. Practically all OF anada' 5
arrivals are permanent settlers in the
dominion. Canada's gain in 1905 over
1906 was y ,294, or about 80 per cent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
On the Job.

From HzrDT5 Weekly.
a Baltimore man, who was recently
passenger on q Cunarder. tells OF an in
cident of his trip that led him to the
conclusion that your average seaman is
not apt TO waste much thought on his
personal troubles.
This sailor had met with an accident
the second day out, the result OF which
was bad cut on the head. The Balti-
MORGAN was most sOliCitous in his in
quIries as TO the seaman's welfare. when
he next saw the captain. and would IN
doubtedIy have continued his sympathy
had not rough sea called to mind his
own sufferings.
Several days later, when he emerged.
white and weak, from HIS stateroom. he
suddenly remembered the poor sailor. In
the course Of TIE day the Baltimore man
saw the man With a strip Of plaster on
his forehead
How is your head?' he asked. SYM
pathctically.
West by south. sir. was the reply.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Different In Mexico.

They were discussing the latest railroad
k-Representative Slayden. of Texas.
and others They had concluded that the
damage suits would cut big hole in the
roads revenues, if they were ever finally
decided by the courts.
in Mexico" said the Texas statesman.
whose home Is at San Antonio, they do
some things different. Down there when
a citizen is run over by Il railroad and
mangled until he dies the railroad COM
pany sues his heirs for the loss Occa-
stoned the common carrier by reason of
the victim having caused q stopp8ge OF
the train and consequent delay In arriving
at the next station. And the railroad is
generally awarded the damages asked
ZOO "
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

OF domesticity. The way to rule a man Is
through his stomach. This the women
know. among a multitude of other things
concerning man which the vain, boastful
creature does not suspect they know.
Therefore, the longer the women remain
in jail in London, the stronger will grow
their great cause The number Of the
inoarcerated VIII increase until the proud
capital of Britain gets hungry and its
clothes get seamy. Then will come the
change in the order of things demanded
by the oppressed.
Don't let us live longer In Illusions. men
and brethren. The women have found US
out. There has been no change In US
since Father Adam gave the snap away.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
Even i'm Those nnra.

From the Chicago News
Methuselah was approached by an oily
tongUed young man who wanted him TO
sign some bogus testimonials.
Just say you have been using our
Fountain of Youth pills for 200 years, -
whispered the tempteT, and we will do
the rest. 1t is a fine opportunity for a
nice little graft on the size.
But wise old Methuselah shook his head.
No, young man." ne said, slowly; Il
have no desire to be alluded 70 as the
age of graft
And then the ancient man called has pet
and had the oi.y-tOngued
young man chased of the cliffs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MORE FRICTION.

Again the lawyers snari and snap.
A Jealous crew are they.
They rush into the wordy scrap
Like Titans 20 the fray
O'Reilly's got his hammer out,
McPike is full of fight,
At every one In sight.
I've warned these gentlemen before
] warn them once again!
II they keep up this cry for gore
The time is coming when
The prisoner will peevish get,
Implacable his face
Against the entire outfit set
And maybe quit the case.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

President Holt. os the Tennessee and
Kentucky Dark Tobacco Growers Pro
tcctiye Association, accompanied by
other representatives OF that interest
appeared before a subcommittee of the
Senate Finance Committee yesterday
morning to urge favorable report on
the House bill removing the tax OF o
cents a pound ou leaf tobacco. Senators
Aldrich and Daniel constituted the sub
committee. The bill has passed the
House twice. but il has been held ,.p by
the Senate committee Of which Mr.. Al
drlch Is chairman. He didn't listen with
patience to she representations made by
the tobacco growers representatives yes
terday. and they declare that he did all
he could 10 confuse them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
YOUTHS PRAYER.

let me live out ny years in hca. Of blood.
Let ne die drunken with the dFeamer's wine
Let mo not see this soulhousc built Of mud
60 topping 70 the dust-a vacant shrine.
let me 60 Quickly like a candle light
Snufed out iust al the heyday of its glow
Give NE high n0nn--and let i. then be night
Thus would ! 60,
And grant that when face the glsy THING
My song may trumpet down the gray perhspii
Let me be as tune sweet eddie string
That feels the master mel0dy-and snaps
-MCt'IuIcs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
ASTRONOMICAL.

4 vcrmuth gives you appetite
Your dinner 10 attack
Renewed intelligence doth haunt
4 dcmi-tasse Of black.
4 dish Of lettuce bids You sleep,
With calm your s0Ul anoint:
And champagne bTightonS wen tho Wit
UU 10 q certain point
4 c3artreusc fingers IN the nose
With memories imbued
Roast beef viii surely give yeu strength
And onions solitude
New Orleans Times Democrat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
snced Necessary.

From the Catholic standard and Times
My! how fast you're running" ex-
claimed the dressmakcr's lapboard to the
sewing machine
'Of course, " replied the sewing machine
without a moments pause; I've got to
make "a train"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
noenn,f Pnr EIther ~.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
President Baer of the Reading Rail-
road says it doesn't pay 10 haul passen-
gers at the present rates. A good many
people will insist. on the other hand. that
it doesn't pay to travel at the present
rates. 50 We may regard it as a stand
of
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she's n FIirt. Anyhow.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The Washington Herald thinks the
premature debut of spring made that
little lady ridiculous. our impression IS
that the laugh is on the country, and
not spring
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
onr Grcntcrt Joker.

From the Detroit Frce Press.
John d. fosters Il deception by wearing
a wig. Instead of supporting home in
dustry. he bought a wig in Paris. The
wig was fraudulently entered as to value.
Isn't ne the regular cut-up?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
CAPITOL GOSSIP.



An unsuccessful effort was made in the
Senate yesterday to fasten upon one seuH-
tor the distinction Of being "a warm mem
ber." Vice President Fairbanks was not
in the chamber at the time, having relin-
quished the chair to Senator Gallinger.
Senator Beverage sought TO interrupt
Senator Fulton. of Oregon. Tho oregon
Senator agreed to yield, but not FOR a
speech
This irritated Mr. Beveridse, and he re-
piled sharply
The Senator needn't get so heated, -
observed Mr.. Fulton.
IT'S the Senator from oregon who is
hot. retorted Mr.. Beverdge
'Oh, no." replied Mr.. Fulton. Il am
perfectly cool"
ION the contrary. the heat Of the Sena-
tor from Oregon fills the chamber" re-
torted the Indianau 1T radiates In all
directions"
Mr.. Fulton's colleagues enjoyed the
joke.
Later in the debate Mr.. Fulton adverted
to the fact that Mr.. Beveridge had said
he was "A farmer and remarked that
the Hoosier had deserted the farm for
politics. Il cannot imagine the Senator
from Indiana going upon a Western farm.
where no one could hear the sound of his
voice, he continued.
III I could go somewhere and avoid
hearing the sound Of the voice of the
Senator from Oregon, I would go gladly,
retorted Mr. Beveridge
Il can understand how one so pleased
always to hear his own voice would de-
sire that all other voices be silent was
MFR. Fultons comeback
I'VE hear the Senator voice too often
here I'm the Senate, said MI Beyeridge.
This was the last word" and the colo
guy closed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

hcke Joe TOO early
Speaker Cannon hustled into the House
Of Representatives at $50 yesterday morn
ing and gazed out from his dais upon
tier after tier or empty chairs The only
occupants Of the big hall when he arrived
were two or three page boys. Uneasily
Uncle Joe consulted his watch. As the
minute hand crepJ around TO the 10
o'clock mark he called one Of the pages.
seen any members around here this
morning. sonny inquired Uncle Joe.
'Nope-too early for EN-, sir replied
the page.
TOO early fddlesticksl" roared the
Speaker. I've were to listen 70 euIogies
on poor Rixey at 10 O'Clock this morning
Rixey was popular. RiXey has delivered
many an eloquent address i'm praise Of
dead companions IN this House. RiXey
was 10 be praised this morning. Here il
is three minutes after 10 O'Clock. and no
body here yet TO 90 honor 20 RiXeys
memory"
While the Speaker was thus soliliquiz-
ing the boy was hurriedly examining the
pages Of the calendar.
"Oh. pshaw, Mr.. Speaker exclaimed
the uTchin. you're a week ahead OF time
Eulogies Of Mr.. RiXey are scheduled for
next Monday morning at 10 O'Clock"
We'll. I'll be hornswoggled"' grunted
the Speaker. Then he stole down from
his perch and silently glided back to the
cover OF his Office.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
TncIc sam Very Easy.

Trrm the New York Mali.
Uncle Sam has been "a good thing
so far as his public domains arc con-
cerncd The President would have him
become u good landlord
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
"The Minstrel show

Senator Spooner yesterday stopped in
his hurried walk from his committee
room 10 the restaurant and surveyed the
assembly of former black troopers
awaiting their turn to be called as
witnesses before the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs 10 testify in the Browns
vile case. The ex-soldiers Of the Twenty
nth Infantry were seated in chairs
ranged along each side Of the walls Of
the corridor.
Where's Lew Dockstader2" inquired
the Wisconsin Senator. as he ambIed Of
10 luncheon. adding All that's needed
to complete the stage setting % a first
class minstrel show Is for Dockstader -
come dancing down the center of that
row
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
4 s2n.ooo. 900 Scare.

From the Bostoa Herald
The most substantial result of the Jap
anese war scare is two new Dread
uoughfe
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KNOW. Esactly what II. About.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Has Congress gone crazy?" inquiries
the Times. OF Raleigh, y. c. Considering
the fact that it passed the salary BILL
hardly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

One hundred and sixty English pullets
are said 20 have laid 2523 eggs In eight
weeks. If our American hens would act
that way about il. hOusokeepcrs would
not have % spend so much time hunting
up recipes calling for not more than one
egg
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
He Takes Possession.

why won't you drink with me?'' de-
manded the small dealer. My money Is
as good as yours"
Then how dare you propose to buy
liquor" shouted the trust magnate, with
money that you admit is as good as mine?
Gimme that wad,'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

Life is a queer game, unused the
ancient sport.
AS to how In particular" inquired the
other half Of the sketch.
John L. Sullivan is applauded because
he gave away possibly 10000, and here
John d. Rockefeller hands out go 100000
In one clip without getting the ghost Of
q hand"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

it is said that Mr. Andrew Carnegie is
about 10 make "a gift that viii cause Mr..
RockefeIler's SO. 0l0. coo TO look like thirty
cents. by the time this cruel warfare is
over We fear the price OF oil Will be
about 81 gg per gallon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

From the Chicago Chronicle
Il is no longer treason to talk of tariff
revision in Republican company. That
day has passed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

II Mark Twain doesn't quit chasing
round this country IN "a white flannel suit
with the thermometer toying around the
zero mark, some Of those alienists are
going 10 get him
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19
The Senator,

The Senator.
He to give a mistrel show
Undertook.
Men 10 grin We're rather slow;
No sides shook,
And he only, as you know,
Got the hook.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

Judge Parker says Mr.. Roosevelt was
right In disCharging the negro troops
without honor. The judge is pretty good
authority; Mr.. Roosevelt once discharged
him without honor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

Things are decidedly dry" in South
Carolina just now. The State dispen-
saries have all been closed, and it will be
week or ten days before county dispen-
saTies can be inaugurdted. This state Of
affairs must entail a pretty heavy strain
on the North Carolina and Georgia ho-
faIc
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

a Milwaukee contemporary says "a
steamer ought TO be able to get out Of
the way quicker than ii schooner.
Nothing IN this world can get out OF the
way quicker than schooner--in Mil
WaukeC
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

The winter tn the arctic circle is said
TO have been unusually mild. This will
be annoying TO those who chose Florida
instead of the arctic circle for his win
ter's sOjouTn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

An Indiana man threw "a handful OF
giant powder into stove TO clean out
the pipe so we are informed. Il did
also the chimney and the roof OF the
house
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

"The Gaekwar of Baroda is reported to
be thinking Of hiring an American as
his personal adviser. II would be graft
flying if he would take Chancellor Day"
says the Chicago Record Herald. What
has the Gaekwar ever done TO US?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

1t is hardly to be doubted that the Sui
tan Of Morocco received a fine large
lemon from Raisouli on ST Valentine
Day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

Sometimes we are moved to believe that
the ground hogs shadow isn't as black as
Il has been painted.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

The King OF Italy is "A great coin
collector. but unless ne has few trusts
and life insurance companies on the side
be can never become "a real captain OF
industry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-19

kissing is said TO be unknown in NADIA
glscar, and, judging from the specimens
Of Madagascans We have seen in the side
shows, we are not surprised 10 hear it.