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The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Fram the Nsw York Ereninr pn.t.
a SUNNY-MINDED GOVERNOR.
How Hughes Is Regarded by BuSi-
ness Men of Rochester.


From the Rochester Democrat and ChIouicle
The attitude Of Rochester toward Gov.
Hughes was demonstrated ar the chamber
Of commerce dinner by a remarkable and
prolonged outburst Of applause when
Charles II. Treat. Treasurer OF the United
States. incidentally mentioned the name
OF the governor in his speech.
Il was one Of those electric searchHght
uluminatons, which sometimes come in a
great assemblage when the conditions are
just right for them Treasurer Treat was
not indulging in any prolonged eulogy OF
the governor. He spoke Of him simply as
that magnificent reformer." but il was
Ike touching a match 20 powder. Instantly
The great assemblage responded with
cheer after cheer
Some one has said that Gov. Hughes Is
cold and cannot excite enthusiasm II that
person had been present al the Rochester
banquet he would have been ashamed OF
his remark
The truth is there is no public man now
before the people more sUnny-minded than
the governor OF this State. At the very
hour that Rochester gathering was go
ing wild at the mention OF his name. he
was himself delivering an optimistic and
inspiring speech at the banquet OF the
Pennsylvania Society in New York Where
others have sweepingly condemned our
great business interests and excited pop
ular hostility against them Gov Hughes
Was generously discriminating. awarding
praise 70 the worthy, while condemniug
those who are not.
Gov Hughes is not seeking the Presi-
dency. but the Presidency Is seeking him
with the fairest prospects OF success. II
is on his trail, and Will not abandon il
Jntu IL leads 70 the White House at
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Patriotism in the Making.

From the Boston Transcript.
Patriotism In New York is cosmopolitan.
They have flag drill in the schools in
which the children Of every race and
cline, as the hymn book says, are taught
to salute the Stars and Stripes and give
their heads, their hands. and their
hearts TO their country" And in some OF
the big downtown schools you may see
children from homes German, Italian.
Syrian. Scandinavian, Jewish, Hungar-
ian, Chinese, Armenian, Greek. and
heaven knows how many other nationaIi-
ties. all joining in this picturesque cere-
mony. II gives one a realizing sense Of
the variety of material which is put into
the crucible we call city. and which, in
another generation or two, will be. simply
American.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

From the SpVinsaeld Republican.
The temperamentaI difference between
President Roosevelt and Gov. Hughes is
excellently Illustrated in the governor s
letter 10 his friend. Mr.. SAKE. concern
ing the proposed Endorsement OF him as
a Presidential candidate. The contrast
between the governors attitude and the
Presidents telegram 10 Senator Hanna
four years or more ago, bluntly declaring
that ne wished 70 succeed himself and
very much desired the Endorsement Of the
Ohio Republican convention. could not be
made more striking. The comparison be-
tween the two men at this point is inter-
esting. because IL serves 10 explain why
they have been found, much to the sur
prise Of the country, 50 little in personal
sympathy. Yet each man has been per
fectly sincere and honest
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
A MoneyIess camnaign.

From the New York Times.
The prospects are that the coming elcc-
ton will be less influenced by the use
Of money than any in long time. The
interests that in the past are believed TO
have supplied the sinews Of war in the
largest amount are not likely TO open
their check books very wide for either of
the two chief parties. Indeed. the men
who have been most famous for alleged
liberality are now inclined to regard tne
issue as foregone. and that is not an
opinion which would induce them to pay
out cold cash.
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ways OF the older
Senators. he has
already b c c o m G
popular with
them. When ore
was asked about
Senator Dixon, he
voiced the senti-
ments of ali, when
he said: Dixon is
a thoroughly good
fellow"
He is a native
North Carolinian.
moving to Mon
tana in 1888, and
elected as prose-
cutting attorney IN
1894, beginning
thus early 10 In
gratiate himself
into the minds OF
the people of that
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
scandal in Receiverships.

From the New York Evening Post
The scandal Of directors appears in q
fair way 10 be superseded by the scan
daI Of receivers. The recent scrambles
for their appointment, the conflicting
court orders issued IN connection with
them, the open use Of fat receiverships
as political rewards-an this is most un-
seemiy. Unless the process is soon
brought up with a round turn. stock
holders and depositors in the banks and
trust companies that have failed may
find their last state worse than their
first There can be small gain in dis
placing directors who do not direct by
receivers who do not receive anything
except large fees at the cost Of depositors
ana stockholders.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
West Wants to Henr Hurh..

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
There is no mistaking Gov. Hughes
looming national prominence. He is max
ing no campaign in any way, shape, or
manner for the Presidential nomination.
But the country at large would like 10
make his personal acquaintance II is
difficult to conceive of anything in the
same kind that would excite more general
interest and anticipation than the an
nouncement that Gov Hughes would visit
the West and give our people an oppor-
tunity to meet him and hear him speak.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Pre.laent RoosereIt.. wedding.

From the London Globe
Although Americans who come TO this
country are well aware Of the fact, and
always make visit 70 the church. the
average Englishman does not know that
Georges. Hanover Square. There the
entry runs: Theodore Roosevelt. twenty
eight, widower. ranchman, and Edith
Kermit Carow." II was some years ago
that an American discovered the entry,
and now there IS much curiosity on the
part of his countrymen to see the church
where their strenuous President was
married.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The Richmond Times-Dispatch already
is having trouble with obstreperous mem
bers Of its recently organized Paragraph
ers Unicn The announced purpose Of
this fraternity was attractive enough
being the abolition of all mother-in-law
jokes. Fairbanks-cocktar witticisms, in
.hnitesimal-f ve-eents-worth-of-ice Pleasan-
tries. and the like-and a large number
OF newspapers Immediately joined; but
the grumblers. these we have with us
always-the Charleston News and Courier
is leading revolt
We have been tempted to cast our lot
with the South Carolina paper-and may
do so yet-but before definitely taking
that step. we desire from the Charleston
paper q legal opinion as TO a members
right to secede from the union. Not only
are we keenly anxious 70 read that docu-
ment, but even more anxious are we TO
peruse the Richmond Times -Dispatch's s
animadversions 20 the contrary Does a
member do violence 10 the constitution
Of the union when he tries to kick out
Of the traces? And, if so, should he be
y6nked back vi ct armis2 Or should he
be pitied, rather than scorned; permitted
"a go his way in peace, an erring brother
for whom the latchstring shall ever hang
on the outside in anticipation of repent
ance and return?
Naturally, a South Carolina member OF
the union organized this secession move
ment. We presume there is something in
the air of Charleston that breeds an un-
=
that kind. Moreover. we have no doubt
our Southern contemporary of the Pal
mettO State is abundantly fortified with
precedents, citations, legal thunderbolts,
and logical whereases with which TO for
tify its position. The real interest Of this
debate will center about the Richmond
papers effort 10 deny the right Of seces-
sion and retain its Virginia clientele at
the same time.
For the time being. therefore, we pro-
pose to maintain an armed neutrality and
watch the hair-pulling from the stand
point Of an innocent but highly interested
bystander. II is meet that this weighty
question be settled, once and forever. II
the integrity OF the Photographers Union
is TO be maintained. Shall we have one
big centralized union, subject to one con-
stitution and parading under one flag, or
shall we have number Of separate and
disconnected unions. each shutting for
itself? Shall every fellow share and
share alike. or shall each be his own
boss? Shall the paragraphers present a
united and unbroken front to the men
with the blue pencils, or shall they at
tack the enemy in single file? Shall they
deploy and trust TO sl1irmish FIRE. or shall
they
with well-beseening ranks,
March all one was!"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

From the Ohio state Journal
II takes something more than the
pageantry Of war. the glory Of Pacific
hotillas, or a great treasury surplus TO
create the true spirit OF patriotism. That
comes from a mans home surroundings:
from the things that get into his life and
bring him Joy; fTcm the city OF his home.
where tender associations are formed and
bright memories inspired It is the home.
the home city, that makes patriotism, and
the sweeter and purer this is. the nobler
the patriOtism
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
IS A FRANCHISE PROPERTYl
Important Question Involved in
Judge HOugb's Decision.

Important Question Involved in
Judge BOuEh's Decision.
From the New York World.
Judge Hough yesterday, in the United
States District Court, decided that the
SO-cent gas law Is unconstitutional. The
broad ground for this decision is that
the reduction IN price Is ''conhscatory''
and in violation OF the fourteenth amend
ment of the Constitution Of the United
States.
According to the testimony Of the off,
eials and reports OF the Consolidated Gas
Company. the profit at 50 cents thou
sand feet would not be enough TO pay in
terest and dividends on the companys 3
capitalization.
This involves most important questions
which should be promptly carried TO the
Supreme Court Of the United States and
clearly settled there
Is a franchise property or Is ii a license
or permit II a franchise is not property,
the fourteenth amendment does not ap-
ply. If it is Ike a liquor license or a
push-cart license. or a sidewalk permit
then It IS revocable or amendable. No
theater or intelligence Office or saloon can
invoke the fourteenth amendment 10 pre-
vent its regulation
If franchise is property. what IS the
value an impairment Of which is con-
fiscatiOn? A franchise Tor 81 gas would
be less valuable than a franchise Tor SL25
gas II the value of franchise is what
II can be capitalized for then any re-
duction in price would be "confscatory, -
unless it could be proved that there was
more profit at the lower price.
IL this should be the logical result Of
Judge HOugh's decision. then the capl-
tallzation Of "A franchise is sacred, more
sacred IN effect than the capitalization Of
tangible property; for while gas tanks.
retorts. pipes, and material-property wear
out and diminish in value, a franchise,
being intangible. cannot deteriorate, and
Whatever its earning power, the capitaii-
zation based thereon cannot be impaired
This view Of the fourteenth amendment
makes the railroad-rate law unconstitu-
fionai- The free StTeet-car transfer law
could BE- set aside on the same ground.
No fran nise could be repealed. for that
would destroy property" No franchise
once capitalized could be amended il
profits were thereby reduced
Whether New York City has s0-cent or
o-cent or 81 gas is Of little consequence
compared with the great question OF
whether a franchise IS superior o legis-
lative restriction or regulation
Prom the New YORK Evening Post
Judge Hough's decision in the Consoii-
dated Gas case viii doubtless be followed
by a speedy appeal 10 the United States
Supreme Court. The questions involved
can be set az rest only BY that tribunal
OF them an the most important Is the
capitalization Of franchises. On this
point. the entire dispute whether the so
cent gas law was confscatOry, will be
found 10 turn Whatever the final judicial
determination may be. Il is worth noting
that, IN this State az least no public
service corporation viii be able hereafter
70 capitalize a franchise. A clause in the
public service commissions bill viii pre-
vent IT,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The Louisville courier-Journal has fig
ured the profit to the paper trust, over
and above just profit, to have been
exactly SIS, ,G4a.i7. because of the printing
Of the Presidents message. That should
somewhat soften the blow of his recon-
mendation concerning the tariff on wood
pulp.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
THE SEAS WITHHOLDING.

The ladyos b0wer faced the sea-
Its easements framed a soa-bOTn day
She saw the fishers sail away,
And far and high
The gulls sweep By
Within the hollow of the sky
She saw the laggard twilight come
And chased by ripping wakes Of foam
She saw the fisher feet come homo
RFown sails a-sheen
Against the green
With shadows creeping in betweenl
She saw. when it was eyening. al
Days banners stream in crimson rout
TIL nights soft finger blurred them out,
And high and far
perfect star
Shone where the keys o. heaven arel
20 far and constant star. she said.
20 passing sail. . passing bird.
o passing day-bring ye no word
Of winds that steer
His ships a-near?
Where sails my love that sails not here7
The days in splendid pageant pass,
In lovely peace the nights go BY,
And cay and night are sweet; but L
! cannot say
10, the bright dayr
''Can It be dawn and lore aWayi"
Isabel Z Mackay, in the Metropolitan.
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FACTS AND FANCIES.
. the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Flaw

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Flaw.
Yesterday was an ideal day for shop
ping, wasn't it?"
"ClimatcalIy It was all right, but you
can't swap sunshine for anything TO hang
on a Christmas tree"
Some people always have a kick coming.
Senator Platt once resigned for a yindi-
cation. The people were many years IN
giving 1t to him. and have ever since its
bestowal tried 20 get 1t back.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
And Plenty of II.

From the Atlanta Journal
The Washington Herald insists that
lungs do not count for more than brains
in The United States Senate From which
we infer that Senator JEFF" Davis has
good voice
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Inside Information.

From the Boston Herald
General Manager Aldrich gives notice
that a currency reform measure viii be
presented Immediately after the holidays,
and we suppose that settles it. All other
announcements on the subject lack the
requisite inspiration from the inside.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Waitinr on fhe Conrt

From the Cleveland Leader
1t may be that the third term boomers
won't believe it until Justice Brewer
hands down an opinion pronouncing it
genuine
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
An Elastic Currencr

From the indianapolis Star.
In advising an elastic currency. Con-
gress should avoid that kind of elastic
that lets go and hits you between the
eyes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Having done nothing more than ap-
propriate S5o,ooo for the purchase Of seed
for distribution among a number Of con-
sttuents who do not want them, Con-
gress doubtless feels in fine shape for
the holiday season.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
The Omen Door.

From the ST. Louis Post-DisDatch
With the latch-string Of the White
House hanging out 10 other great male
factors. Hartman might be pardoned il
he revised his famous question to read
Where do 1 come in2''
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Too Far Away.

From the indianapolis News.
But how are liberal appropriations for
defensive works on our island possessions
20 help out nervous Congressman whose
constituents are becoming a bit restless2
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

At a recent Canadian banquet, Rev. DR..
Long declined to drink a toast 20 the
President OF the United States 1t is part
OF the wonderful Roosevelt luck" that
people who dislike the President should
be forever making such exhibitions OF
themselves; and. by the way, was that
the good Doctors only excuse for declin-
ing the wine?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

From the Charleston News and Courier
1t is said that Mr.. Roosevelt, upon re-
firing from Office, may establish a maya
zine Something Uneommoner. we sup
pose.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
He Converts EN- Al

From the Boston Herald
And still Tom Watson is sire that
President Roosevelt really couldn't refuse
practically unanimous denomination
oh. these White House free lunches!
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

From the Louisville Courier-JournaI
The burning question is what laws VIII
be made by Nelson ". Aldrich and Joe
Cannon, who constitute the legislative
branch of our government.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

A bill has been introduced in the House
looking TO the sale of the Philippines. It
should be supplied with some sort of in
fallible attachment providing for the
subpceraing of prospective or probable
purchasers.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Sometimes il seems that the chief
requisite for getting a bill through Con-
gress is the friendship OF Nelson w.
Aldrich and Joseph G. Cannon" says the
Columbia State. "Sometimes?" All the
timeI
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about that; in some respects he would
fit in right well-and then. too. there
would stiI be Loeb. you know.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
1t Didn't Work.

Doc" said the man who was trying
TO get free prescription. what's the
best thing TO take for a cold?"
Competent medical advice. my friend. ."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Eel Among Thieves.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The American eagle on the new so gold
pieces may have dropped its pantaloons
u Wall street.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Again are we assured that the Sultan Of
Morocco's troops have been defeated in
battle. His majesty's soldiers seem 10 be
quite as averse to remaining whipped as
do our Puiajanes
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

1t is TO be hoped. however. the time will
never come when a candidate for Speaker
OF the House Of Representatives n this
country viii consider accurate knowledge
OF a certain set Of rules laid down by
one Marquis of Queensberry an indispen-
sable qualification for the position.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Joseph NJ. Dixon. junior Senator from
Montana, is one Of the younger members
Of that astute body. the Senate. Only
forty years old, ana uhaccustomed TO the
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The -Sergeant-at-arms viii kindly at
tach a bail and chain 10 Senator "Jeh'
Davis at the conclusion Of his next
speech in the Senate. The multitudes
who cant crowd into the galleries 20 hear
are entitled 70 an opportunity TO view his
manly form, at least.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Andrew Jackson may have been a fine
President. as one ef our Senators re-
Gently remarked. but he would have a
hard time filling the job in this day and
time says a contemporary. Don't know
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Some one suggests that passless states
men might make up their expenses to
Denver by lecturing along the route. This.
we suspect, is a dark and underhand
attempt 10 restore the pass TO favor once
more.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The report that the Car is going 20 ad-
journ 70 Siberia that section OF the
Douma recently engaged i'm an effort 10
abolish his title OF "autocrat' IS. to say
the least. rather disquieting 20 other Rus-
sian statesmen entertaining similar ideas.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

A high school debating society in At
lanta has decided in favor Of a third term
Tor Mr.. Roosevelt We suppose that thing
IS getting TO be more or less Of a habit
In this country.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Exchanging Things

I suppose the late shopping annoys
your"
We don't mind the late shopping so
much. answered the merchant. Its the
late swapping that hurts"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

If some one gives you a nice. bright.
glittering $50 gold piece for a Christmas
present, don't grumble about the eagles
appearance in the giver's presence.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
LATE sHnPPERs

met man upon the street,
And he was flushed and far from neat
Full heavy was his load OF care
The while he rumpled up his hair,
And murmured: ''LOcket, bracelet, fur.
oh, what an TO get for herT'
! walked a block and met a girl,
With staring eye and tumbled curl.
The weary maid was troubled sore,
And ran this gamut Ger and Ger:
"Watch-fob. ink-stand. wallet. tie;
What or earth am to buy?"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The c6rtoons picturing Gov. Hughes as
a sphinx must bring up painful recol-
lections for Judge Parker.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Il was hard for Mr.. Cortelyou 20 break
his policy OF silence, we know: but. OF
course, a man must do something when
Senator Platt declares for him for Presi-
dent.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

There is very sad state OF affairs In
a certain Georgia town. The one saloon
in the place has sold out its stock com
pietely, and the proprietor refuses TO order
any more because Of the nearness of jan
uary I.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Leftover GIee.

Well, I must cook up something for
Christmas" declared the press humorist.
Cook up something"
Yes; rehash the turkey jokes"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The editor Of the Houston Post has
again refreshed himself with the sights
of Marvellous Manhattan AID Wonderful
Washington. He has TO do this every
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

few months in order to enjoy some of
the things his unTegenerate paragrapher
is forever writing about.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Jimmie Hyde is resigned to his fate,
and says he will not return to America.
He is az last convinced that distance
lends enchantment ito our view in his
case
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Anyhow, the De Armond- Williams set-to
was bang up affair, wasn't it2
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Easy-goInE.

Tell me about your early struggles.
grandpa"
on, never had no early struggles,
Johnny. l allus took things Jest as they
come"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Well If Congressman Porter Is obliged
70 caucus by himself, there viii be TO
bucking the Will OF the majority, will
there?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
CircumStances Alter Cases.

Lives Of great men now remind Gs
We may reach exalted place,
And departing leave behind rs
Fistprints On Z rivals face.
New YORK Sun.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

From the St Joseph News-Press.
A merger that should occasionally be
looked into Is hash.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Senator Burkett wants a law passed
forcing directors in corporations to direct
their affairs. The strictly ornamental va
riety is rather under the ban these days.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

In short Senator "Jef" Davis walked
right in. turned right around. and walked
right out again"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Inducenent.

An effort was being made 70 get men to
enlist in the army.
we can't promise you a raise Of pay
just yet,' the recruiting officer acknowl-
edged. but we're endeavorIng 20 have the
women's clubs quit making mOllycoddles
Of you"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Now, isn't the janitor just too obHglng
for anything these days?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

There are still lot Of popIe left in
this country with more money than they
know what TO do with, however. includ-
ing the fellow who pays Sis to read
Chancellor Days new book, The Raid
on Prosperity"
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what Happened 10 Lnw.onr

From the Boston Globe.
Mr. Lawson says that when he called
at the White House he didn't give the
President any advice. lie doesn't say
what he got.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

What do you know about styles and
dressmaking?"
why. nothing"
And you aspire 10 be a dramatic
critic."
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The Quesfior

Sing a song OF sixpence!
How on earth am 1
Four-and-twenty presents
Out OF IL 70 buy2