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The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
TUESDAY. JUNE Is. 1877.
Blight of Absolutism at The Hague.

DllEHL Ol AEeOlukl&IN aL Inc hague.
On the very day that The Hague confer
ence opened, the Russian capital was cen
verted into an armed camp in order to
quen an expected popular uprising
against political absoluusm. The coinci-
den-e is said 90 have made a profound
impression on the American and British
delegates. who find themselves forced to
cooperate. I'm behalf of international
peace, with the representatives. of ma
ton practically at war with the desires Of
fits own people for political liberty. NJ
NeEdons remark as 10 the obvious Iimi-
tations 10 the means Of preserving peace.
arising from the passions. aspirations. i'm
pulses. and weaknesses of nations.
gathers fresh significance in the light of
the aspect of affairs in Russia II is as If
the Russian delegates At The Hague were
crying out Peace. peace" where there is
n peace.
The contrast between the ideals of the
Old and the New World is acutely marked
by the Qredomuauce Of the Russian and
German influence at The Hague To-
Eether with England the Americas stand
for the limitation Of ornaments and a les
sening of the burden Of war establish
meats. and for real extension of the
area OF international arbitration while
Russia and Germany are almost squarely
opposed 90 both these propositions The
reminder Of N. Nelidon that there is
whole class Of questions in which the
honor dignity, and essential interests Of
nations are engaged and i'm which neither
party, whatever the consequences. will
recognize any other authority than that
Of its own Judgment and personal senti-
ments. I'm effect rules out of court any
scheme Of arbitration that would prevent
war Like the 'unwritten law of private
vengeance the acceptance Of such a doc
trine as that just quoted makes each ma
ti0n judge jury. and cxecutioner in its
own cause. That method of establishing
national rights ought 70 he superseded by
an international judiciary, as the code of
private vengeance has been supplanted by
that Of criminal law. But any consider
able advance i'm this direction will be
blocked by a nation that is taking the
frs. steps toward civilized government
with a great deal of official reluctance.
It is a curious and suggestive situation,
and we are not surprised 20 hear that the
American delegates were impressed by Il.
A physician SAYS that hot water will
cure anything Il has certainly cured
some Of Mr.. Boosevelts antagonists Of
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
No Chnncr WITH Her.

Dubley-Yes, I've met Mr.. Bralnley. and
7 tell YOU, ! never knew another man in
whose presence I felt so embarrassed. I
can never think Of anything to say TO
him.
Wiseman-lou should meet his wife.
Duhiey-Why? Is she worse
Wiseman-W.lI. YOU need never think
Of anything 20 say to her. she says it an.
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now out of Chicago and Alton, or soon
will be, and that scandalous chapter Of
our railroad history is closed. What
more would have followed 4 government
suit?
The willing cooperation Of railroad
men with the regulative programme of
the Federal government is bound to have
an important effect I'm the improvement Of
railway credit. about which such finan-
ciers as Mr. Hill appear so downcast.
Chairman Knapp thinks the railroad sit
uation will improve. an opinion which IS
shared by a majority Of railroad presi-
dents, as shown by their public utter
ances. 1t is recalled that the pessimists
Of the sos thought railroad credit
was ruined by the passage Of the inter-
state commerce act but within the next
few years in.m sums were expended
for new mileage and equipment. There
is reason to believe that history will re-
peat itself within the coming five years.
California appears to have landed
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.
RoGUEs IN OFFICE.

Jail 'em
And bail 'em
And jail 'em once more;
Queer 'em
And jeer 'em
And yell for their gore.
Fight 'em,
Indict EN-.
Pile fine upon fine;
Chase EN-,
Disgrace 'em,
They never resign.
Roast 'em
And post EN-
Aloft and allow;
Soak 'em
And poke EN-
Wherever they go.
Rile 'em.
Revlle EN-
They'll whimper and whine
But never
VIII ever
A rascal resign,
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4 senator hr PnnnInr Nnte

From the ST. louis Globe Democrat.
The late Senator Morgan. Of Alabama.
was not only named at State primary.
but in view Of his age a successor was
chosen 10 I'M out vacancy. IL one should
occur. The practical selection Of Sen
ators by the people is getting to be a
large fact
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

While the editorial expressions of rep
uiable newspapers Of standing In their
respective communities still play a vital
part in the molding of public opinion.
the importance and value of rejecting
that opinion accurately are becoming
more and more marked.
To-day, more than ever before, the
representative American newspaper is the
forum Of the people and it Is, therefore,
with considerable qualification that The
Washington Herald calls attention 10 its
department Of communications from sub
scribers which appears every Monday
Here, with only the limitation Of space
and the observance of the proprieties inn
posed any reader is free 10 express his
opinion on any subject. The value Of
this. both 10 those who ser forth their
ideas and 10 those who read can hardly
other, may the public pulse be felt and
all sides Of public questions be seen i'm
partially. Thus, we find communicates
discussing the editorials of The Washing
ton Herald and dissenting, if they choose,
from the opinions we have expressed.
Yesterday the reader might have found
expressions as to the planting Of trees
in PENNSYLVANIA avenue. beliefs concern
ing ChuTchgong. views as TO the use of
The Bible as q textbook, opinions as %
Marshal Collins and his tilt with the dip
lomats, the strengtH Of Mr. Bryan, the
coal trust, the new Irish movement.
negroes and the Republican party, and
number of other subjects of equally wide
range. Two Of the letters came from as
FAR away as Cuba
This department should be Of especial
interest 10 Washington and the country
generally, FOR it offers an opportunity
for any man 20 do what he can by pub
!lc expression, toward the correction Of
any evils of the existence of which he is
aware. II should convince readers that
The Washington Herald is not "a thing
apart but is their paper-a paper which
has opinions Of its own, and prints them.
which aims 20 present the news accu-
rately and impartially. but which. also.
frankly and truly reflects the opinions OF
the public
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

To the suggestion that the United
States might purchase some Danish Is
lands. Denmark asserts. emphatcally,
that the King will never agree to their
sale. Now. if his majesty is only good
enough friend to this country to stick
10 it. through thick and thin, wen be
happy.
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The simnle Trnfh-

See here" exclaimed Mrs. Starvom.
after the new boarders first meal when
l agreed 70 give YOU reduced rates you
told me YOU We're a light eater"
80 I am, ma am he replied I'm the
Human Salamander at the museum You'd
Oughter see ME swaller burnin torches"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed to
them. Addresses viii be changed
as often as requested. You can
not keep fully informed about
affairs i'll Washington unless
your paper follows you.
Before leaving. mail or teIe-
phone your address to this Of
fee.
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The Choice OF Evils.

well. old man, % said Sin1ickson. after
the performance. Il certainly was sur
prised 20 see you in private theatrlcals."
Yes replied Brightley. "but. you see.
If 7 didn't appear on the stage Ia prob
ably have 10 sit in the audience and
be bored to death"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

The governor Of Alabama states that
Mr.. Bankhead will be appointed Senator
to succeed Mr.. Morgan, but only until
the legislature meets, which is in July;
then, the governor holds, the instruc-
tons of the late State primary are all
off. and the man who can win before
the solons will have a title clear 10 the
high office. Mr.. Bankhead seems likely
to go down to fame merely as alternate
and near-SenatOr.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Admirably Located.

II suppose" said the Imaginative little
girl when tiny little babies go to Heay-
en- they have a kind Of nursery depart
ment for them there
Il guess So replied her sister and I
suppose it's near the Milky Way"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Winner of the Nobel Prize.

From the Cleveland Leader.
President Roosevelt was the man most
praised in the opening speeches at The
Hague. And some good. people used 10
lie awake O. nights for fear he might fill
the world with war.
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Life Work

Il tell you what" said the man who
was fond Of moralizing. experience IS a
great school"
quite so." replied Groucher. but very
few ever live 10 graduate from it."
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
In snme sectinna-

June 10 produce one pretty day
At last did deign.
On the 18th. I'm glad to say,
We had no rain.
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OUsCin sod.

From the Baltimore sun
Alabama ought to understand that a
conspiracy is not taken seriously now
unless it has about 100000 behind it.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Ready for Anything.

From the Rochester Herald
Circumstances are preparing Washing
ton to exhibit no surprise if Pete should
climb a tree himself at the next appear
ance Of his unknown brindle enemy.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

An Atlanta negro confessed to some
seven or nine murders, a long list of as
saults, and a score or so of petty crimes
just before being hanged the other day.
He evidently went TO his doom thorough
ly imbued with the true Atlanta idea of
claiming everything in sight.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
LiternIIy True.

YES 7 frequently mind the baby"
''To mind sneered the purist, ''is 10
obey"
That's what / do
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Bound to Have Him.

Caesar thrice refused a kingly crown.
The amateur Warwicks were not dis
mayed, however.
How about a second elective term?"
inquired they.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
No Doubt of That.

Spring is supposed to make people
tired"
"Wel?"
Il take it this spring was unusually
successful"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Result of "sure Things,

From the Indianapolis sun.
A Louisville newspaper declares that
$4,000 was carried away from that city
by bookmakers on the races. This was
the result Of thirty days Of sure things"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Leaks.

| fT0In Ilt UtIIulI FTCt TIeos.
a scientist says that earthquakes are
caused by leaks in the bottom of the
ocean. Upheavals on Wall street are
frequently caused by leaks elsewhere.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Practice of Law.

I'VE demand a new trial Grave errors
were made IN the selection OF the jury"
AS 10 how?"
we thought we were picking out men
who would aCqUlt our client"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Perhaps the present flood OF stories con-
corning the unusual strenuosity Of the
oyster was precipitated by the kindly
disposed nature takers for the purpose Of
making the President feel more at home
during his summer vacation
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

In few months the old-tlme doubloon
will not be in circulation in a single
nation on earth. 1t will continue to cir
culate in the imagination of the small
boy, however for many years TO come,
along with stories of pirates. the Spanish
Main. and pieces Of eight"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
To Get uorgan'- Committee Places.

Various changes in the nSke-Up Of the
Senate committees viii be necessary az
the beginning Of the next Congress as "a
result of the death Of John Tyler Nor
Ean. The Albanian was chairman of
the Committee ou Public Health and Na-
uoral Quarantine and McEnery, Of Louis
lana. is next iu rank among the Dem
ocrats Senator Spooner was the senior
Republican. and bis retirement leaves
Senator Depew AZ the top of the majority
list Senator Morgan was the ranking
minority member of the Committee on
Foreign Relations. and as Senator Bacon
comes next he viii succeed 20 that not
able distinction. So far as the Commit
zee on Interoceauic Canals is concerned.
the death of Senator Morgan and the re-
tirement OF Senator CaTmaC6 leave Sen
ator Talisferro. Of Florida. the ranking
minority member. on one other jmpor-
taut committee Of which Senator Morgan
was the ranking Democrat-Indian At
fsirs-thpra Will he three vacancies as a
result Of his death. and the retirement Of
Dubois. of Idaho. and Clark, Of Montana
The other two Democrats on the commit
tee are Teller. Of Colorado. and stone, OF
Missouri. who rank in the order named.
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WHY He AdmIres Taft.

From the St Louis Post Dispatch.
There is said to be "a good deal OF
the bulldog in Taft. This may account
for the Presidents preference.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

As We understand the dispatches. Mr..
Croker has the freedom of the city Of
Dublin one day, and next day he hasn't
The gentleman managed things better
when he was doing business in Little
Old New York
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
MEN AND THINGS.
Roosevelt and Bryan, Says Mack.


Norman F. Mack. editor Of the Buffalo
Times and Democratic national commit
teeman from New York State, returns
from his three months tour Of Europe firm
in the belief that the opposing candidates
in the Presidential campaign next year
will be Theodore Roosevelt and William
Jennings Bryan. Bryan. he says, is the
only man the Democratic convention can
nominate, while Roosevelt is the only
member of his party with whom the
Democrats can be beaten. The Buffalo
editor and politician IS a close observer,
and the value Of his opinion would not
seem TO be lessened by his recent alb
sence, as he kept I'm close touch with
developments here all the time ne was
abroad He is of the belief that w r.
Hearsts political strength is generally
underestimated. Hearst has q large fol-
lowing, he says, and if that following Is
induced by its leader TO support the
Democratic nominee next year, a Demo-
cratic victory IS certain.
Mr. Mack spent a week at Glencairn
the country seat Of Richard Croker near
Dublin, and he brings back story which
he thinks should set at rest all doubts as
10 the former Tammany chiefs patriot
ism. He asked about the report that the
owner OF the Derby winner would stand
for Parliament, and Crokers reply was
] wouldn't give up my American citi-
zenship for the premiership Of England. ."
Furthermore, Mr.. Mack has been wieely
quoted as saying that Mr. Croker told
him he would return TO this country TO
vote for Bryan. The Old Tammanyite is
perfectly happy with his dogs and his
horses, and he frequently entertains
friends from this side az Glencairn.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Perhaps They Can, but They Don't.
From the Houston Post
A Washington printer took nothing but
water for nine DAYS and dropped dead
It Is astonishing that he could have kept
alive on Washington water that long
Men can live for months on the pure ar
tesian water of Houston
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What will Mr.. Roosevelt do when he
retires to private life?" asks a contem-
porary. Doubtless give himself over to
watching Editor George Harvey enjoy
himself
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

The Car is holding the Douma in ses-
sion against its will. so the cables say
He might easily avoid that by paying the
members a per diem instead OF fat sal
aTV
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

1T is said that Mr.. Knox is sound on
the tariff" says the Ohio State Journal
Nothing but sound? That is extremely
commonplace.
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NOTHING SERIOUS.
From the Philadelphia Press
Eerv Likely.

Very Likely.
"D'Auber has a commission 10 paint
the Presidents portrait In water colors
for some government institution in Wash
inEton," said Wise.
you don't say2" replied Ascum. why
In water cOlOrs7'
i don't know. but perhaps the ". c.
T. L. insisted upon a."
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Methusclah lived to be $50 years Of age.
ers, Thaw trials, or ure-faker-fows
in those days, he probably didn't mind it
so much.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
A FELLOW Feeling.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Atlantic City banks are running out Of
large bills, Shake
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

The Japs could easily take san Fran
CISCO SAYS a timorous contemporary. II
they should. it is highly probable that
they would he more than cured Of the de-
sire for war by the time the grafters
out there got through with them
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Did You Notice Z

Spring quit foolins right away when
Teddy went TO oyster Bay
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RooscvcIt's Virginia Place.

II was as a result Of his acquaintance
with the we'll known family of Winners.
of which Dr. William II. Wilmer, Of
Washington, is a member, that President
Roosevelt bought the hunting lbdgo in
Albemarle County. Va. AZ which he has
made several short stays in the last year
or So. With Mrs Roosevelt and some Of
the children, he spent several days there
last month. Now that he has gone to
oyster Bay Re will not make use Of the
hunting lodge until the season begins in
the fall. Although ne has hunted big
game in many parts of the country and
has brought down wild animals of various
kinds. it has never been his fortune 10
bag a wild turkey. He has made several
raids on the turkeys I'm the woods near
the Virginia place, but none has been
successful 4 new blind has been erected
and Mr.. Roosevelt inspected it on his
last trip. Some time ago, when a party
from the White House was soiourning
az the hunting lodge. DR.. Rixey killed
"A gobbler Of considerable size. and Theo-
dore Roosevelt, jr.. succeeded in getting
shot at one. His distinguished father.
however. was not even that lucky. and
ever since he has been subjected 10 con-
siderable chatting whenever the subject
has been mentioned
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
The RriIIInnf One

The ancient drama never knew
Such stars as now there are,
And vet in William Tell IL had
The greatest shooting, star.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Abe Ruef viii take the witness
stand. says the Deseret News. We do
not doubt #; that IS. unless it is securely
nailed down and guarded
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

The Atlanta Georgian IS Dragging about
Georgia poke salad Poke salad IS an
doubtedly a great success when served
for the purpose Of getting rid of undesir-
able citizens.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

a man advertlses in a Plusburg paper
for rooms whore his family may do
light housekeeping" Light" anything
is an iridescent dream in Pittsburg.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Murder hgamy arson conspiracy.
grand and petty larceny. burglary. rob
berry, forgery and perjury are the crimes
to which Harry Orchard has thus far
pleaded guilty. Il doubtless will prove
source Of considerable embarra ssment 10
him II he ever discovers that he over
looked anything worth while i'm the crime
business.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
Snb.,ription Rae kr Msil.

New York Office, Nassau BeekmaD Bldg. LsCoste d
Maxwell. Managers
Chicago oaice, Marquette Bldg. LaCoste & Max
vel Managers
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18
TeNas and the Leaderships.

An interesting possibility Of the forth
coming session Of Congress Is that Texas
may furnish a candidate for the position
Of minority leader in the Senate. and az
least one for the corresponding position
in the House. It is pretty generally con-
ceded that Senator Culberson has "a bet
ter chance 20 be elected chairman Of the
Democratic caucus, which carries the
floor leadership with it. than any of his
colleagues. while Representative Robert
Lee Henry. of the Waco district. may be
brought forward IN the other legislative
branch II the element of the minority In
that body, which is opposed o. the re-
election OF John Sharp Williams as lead
or. concludes that II can make a winning
fight against the Mississiplan Mr Hen
ry has not announced his candidacy. and.
indeed, no authoritative statement that
he is a candidate has been forthcoming.
but it IS assumed that he would not de-
cline the place were it made 20 appear
that De would obtain il without too Wig
orous "a contest lie was chairman of the
Democratic CAUCUS in the House during
the last Congress.
Senator Bailoy's friends IN the Senate
minority urged him 10 accept the post
and title of leader after the death of Ar
thur p German. but he declined very
positively. Il may be-although there IS
no definite information on the subject
that his attitude IN the premises has been
changed since the fight on him On Texas
last winter His election IN the caucus
chairmanship. naturally. would be an
achievement which would go far toward
overcoming whatever damage his prestige
may have sustained 10y reason ot the at
tacks .yhat Ted 10 an investigation bv the
last legislature, and his vindicati0n bv
that body A contest between him and
Senator CgIberson is not expected now.
although Of course. such development
Is not wholly impossible.
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A Forum of the People.

California appears TO have landed a
body blow on demenua Schmitziana.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

You should handle your best friends
like your cash, says the Baltimor-
American But We don't want our best
friends 10 think we are trying 20 give
them the shake.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Mr. Hartman is reported 10 have pur-
chased another railway says the Bir-
mingham News. The stockholders are 20
be congratulated, I'm view Of the fact that
he bought IL, instead Of "sWiping f.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Listen 20 the cotton grow and smile"
says the Columbia State. Why does the
cotton smile? Because it is being killed
with even more regularity than the late
peach crop?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

A physician SAYS that hot water will
cure anything Il has certainly cured
some Of Mr.. Boosevelts antagonists Of
bad sr-Ls Q. la.Lar Wr.L.ng.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

The discussion concerning something
some one said Mr. Fairbanks said Gen.
Joe Wheeler said to President Mckinley
has been exploded by Mr.. Fairbanks say
ing that ne never said lt Doubtless the
story was started by that well-known
old gossip Mr.. They say.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

The Wnshm gtoH Herald is deliuercd by
cCrrier jH thc District Of Columbia and at
Alexandria, Va, at s. cents per month,
duily and Sunday. or at % cents per
month ictb0ut the Sunday Issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Mr. Joseph Wolf. Of Chicago. president
Of the largest distillery concern in Ken
lucky, is at the New Willard.
One Of the best men We have ever
had in Chicago" said Mr. Wolf. is form
er Mayor Dunno He was beaten. not be-
cause Of any fault. but because he had
not been given sufficient time 10 prove
the utility Of the municipal ownership
policy. He is only in temporary retire
ment, however. for there is no keeping
down men Of his high character and
ability The people viii yet call upon
him TO serve them in some office Of ths
first Importance"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

Telephone Main $500. private Branch Exchanged
The Washington herald., 1907-06-18

My prediction is that the State Of New
York will send a delegation to the next
Republican national convention that will
stand solid for the nomination Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt" said Representative
William H. Calder, Of Brooklyn. at the
New Willard.
As a business man I mix with all sorts
and conditions Of mankind, and from the
humhlest 10 the highest, when you come
10 talk politics, the popularity Of Roose-
velt is the one thing that is clearly mani
tested. This is true in every part OF the
Union. and it gives additional prestige
to the President with his home people
when they recognize that the rest Of the
country is equally enthusiastic in de-
manding for him another term. Ny own
belief is that no other name will 20 be-
fore the convention.