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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-17
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Nothing pleases some people more
han to be misunderstood.

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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-17
A dog Is a faithful friend. but a
mighty poor cash asset, philosophers
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Governor Magoon should go slow IN
suppressing duelling in Cuba. Nations
are always jealous OF interference with
their amusements. adnonishes the New
York World.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-17

A dog Is a faithful friend. but 4
mighty poor cash asset, philosophers
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat-
Governor Magoon should 60 slow IN
suppressing duelling In Cuba. Nations
are always jealous ofsinterference with
their amusements, adnonishes the New
York World.
The Boston Transcript notes that the
Establishment Of a new line OF
steamers between Rio and New York,
the fourth 10Y in operation, marks an
important step in that closer relation
between the two countries SO frequent
ly the subject to allusion in the felici-
tous exchanges during the visit of Sec
rotary Root in Brazil"
The Emperor Of Germany Is a great
user of the telephone. according to The
Philadelphia Press. A peculiar ETH
quette must be observed in Germany
in talking to him over the wire. In
the first place, the Emperor never gives
his name. After calling a man up he
begins with the imperial phrase, II
command that" ETC., which, as all the
officials know, means the Kaiser is
talking. When the Emperor Is
through with his conversation he
doesn't say "Good-by" or "That's all"
He hangs up the receiver and stalks
away.
The University Of Pennsylvania
honors itself by making its admirable
facilities for study accessible to wom-
en-. We do not understand, comments
the Philadelphia Record, that this in
wolves co-education in the worm In
which it was tried in the University OF
Chicago and abandoned but the opera
ton Of a woman's college, like Bar
nard at Columbia, and Radcliffe at
Harvard. The University is to be con-
graduated on its progressive spirit,
and the women on additional facili-
ties of the most valuable character for
higher education.
Owing to the suddenness and vio-
dence with which tornado whirls
come up they often defy accurate OBJ
servation, notes the New York Herald.
But few atmospheric phenomena de-
mand closer study or greater caution
to avoid their resistless blasts, espe-
cially on and neal the seashore. For
tunately, however, M. Durand-Gre-
ville's researches show that the baro-
affords some premonition Of an
approaching squall by a rapid fall i'm
before the storm bursts, and
hence 1t will be desirable for persons
exposed to this danger to carry and
consult a pocket aneroid.
They now tell us that the ~guillotine
Is misnamed. 1t Is called after DR..
Guillotin. The London Chronicle
says it is a vulgar error that DIR. Gulf
lotin died on the guillotine, and equal
false that he invented it. He reo
commended that d~ecapitation should be
the form of execution for all classes,
and afterward DR.. Louis recommended
a machine, rough forms of which had
been used in Scotland, England and
other countries. This machine was
at first called the "louisette," after DR..
but the name was subsequent
ly changed to %guillotine, much to the
disgust of DR.. Guillotin.
The Paris edition of the New York
says:-"It Is said that railway |
companies all over Europe are Begin
ming to suffer from the competition Of
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-17

Piles Cured In D 20 Ia DaySs
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in 8 TO 4days OF money refunded. b0c.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-17

A farmers idea Of bad weather Is
he kind that goes against the grain.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-17

The Boston Transcript notes that the
Establishment Of a new line OF
steamers between Rio and New York,
the fourth now in operation, marks an
important step in that closer relation
between the two countries so frequent
ly the subject to allusion in the felici-
tous exchanges during the visit of Sec
rotary Root in Brazil"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23

is the ''checlSmate" of japan to this
country.
But the truth is that wlr is get
ting TO be an obsolete game. We
don't play it that way nowadays.\ 1t
is well enough to bemoan that in
these materialist,c times the sordid
question of money determines
whether there shall or shall not b.
war. But the question of money is
the question of whether we can af-
ford it, and no nation can ever
afford it. War means not merely
money-it means lives and widow
hood, and orphanage, and sorrow,
and gnawing hunger, and blood. and
curses, and hell, and damnation-
War is impossible just in proper
ton as the world rises TO a sense
of its social obligations. That is
why there will be no war between
the United States and Japan. There
are no two nations in which the
sense of social obligation has be-
come so acute. Perhaps it will do
no harm that Britain has formed a
new squadron in the Pacific. 1t may
restrain some hotheads But it was
not necessary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23

In order to fit themselves 10 sacri-
flee their lives, if need be, for their
country and to earn their S13 a
month, they surrender all personal
liberty, all the joys of home and
family. They are ever at the beck
and call of the man above them, and
sometimes the victim of his within or
his attack of Indigestion. Injustice.
abuse, and imposition may be their
lot. They have no choice but to
obey in silence. Ever planning and
drilling for battle, their only fight
is against moral, mental, and physi-
cal stagnation, and that sickness of
the very soul-nostalgy.
For the enlisted man in the navy
life presents a brighter side. For
him there is always action. There
is the cruise TO other lends and
seas. The scenery often shifts. To-
day the Orient may call him. To-
morrow the islands q the southern
seas may be his destination. He
jOllifies on board and he celebrates
ashore. Desertions are few and far
between, compared with the record
of the army. Romance and glory
speak in the very name of battle
ship. The announcement of a cruise
is like a call 10 arms. When the
formation of the armada for the
Pacific was proclaimed enlistments
increased a third. Enlistments in
the army know only decrease. The
increase is found in desertions.
There is sound reason then back
of the effort Of the War Department
10 obtain higher wage for the en-
listed man in the army. Not only
is his actual labor entitled TO better
remuneration, but his deprivatiOns
and sacrifices should win him a
higher recOmpense. But not even
greater pay will be found sufficient
to FIJI the ranks. There must be a
Tightening of his load and a bright
ening of his life if we would gain
the best material for defenders of
the home and nation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
BANK IN ATLANTA
IS REFUSED HELP

ATLANTA. Ga. Dec. 23.-The closing
Of the Neal Banking and Trust Com
pany, and the announcement that it
IS in the hands Of the State bank ex-
aminer, has caused no unusual demands
by deposltors upon the other banks
here.
The Clearing House Association met
yesterday, and after a thorough hives
tigatiOn. reported that it was inadvis-
able to render the Neal Bank such as
sistance as it had asked. Loans were
IN such a condition that they could not
readily be converted into cash Heavy
loans by the bank, II IS said, on pyrftes
lands at Pyriton. Ala. and Cuban land
investments. was largely responsible for
the suspension. President Thornton
has issued no further statement, ex-
Cept TO say that he believed every de-
pOsitor would be paid in full. adding.
however, that it would OF course, take
time to effect this.
The difficulties of the bank, IL is
claimed, We're the result Of rumors
stated some days ago, which questioned
the solveEcy OF the bank A number OF
depositOrS began 10 withdraw their de-
pOsits or TO transfer them to other
banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
The Shame of the District.

1t is seldom that even the most
hardened criminal or the most cal
lous cynic will be found guilty of
brutality toward a child, yet the'Dis-
trict of Columbia. the seat Of a gov
eminent that boasts Of its catholic
charity and it's broad humanitarian
ism, is arraigned for it's inhumanity
toward the insane, who are more
helpless than children. Drs. White,
Kicking and Shute, men whose
education, training, and experience,
and whose personal familiarity with
District conditions qualities them to
speak with authority, declare. as
announced in The Times yesterday,
that the state Of affairs with refer
ence TO the insane as it exists today
in this jurisdiction is disgraceful, to
say the least.
Our insane. they. report, are
crowded into small quarters, where
they can have but little in the way
of treatment, and these quarters for
the innocent, for those guiltless of
any crime against man or sin
against God. are within the shadow
of the workhouse and Jail" Worse
than that. twenty-five persons an
nually, who are merely suspected of
insanity, are jailed until an exami-
nation determines their condition of
mind.
But little is needed to correct this
appalling condition of affairs. These
men. who form a committee repre-
. senting the Society of Nervous and
Mental Diseases, declare these
things 70 be urgent:
Revision of lunacy legislation.
Passage of inebriateS act.
Creation of special pavilion for
care and treatment of cases Of men,
tai disorder.
Utilization OF quarters in aims
house after erection of pavilion for
care of inebriates, and insane Jail
prisoners under Indictment.
/ Appropriation of $4,000 TO equip
Washington Asylum Hospital for
treatment of insane and suspects.
/ No appeal in behalf Of these rec
concentrations can be stronger than
the bald statement Of the facts as
given by this committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
William
Finishes Buying
Christmas Gifts

BERLIN. Dec. Z3.-The Kaiser finished
his Christmas shopping today His
majesty doesn't buck the bargain
counter throngs IN person, but decides
what re wants and then sends for deal
ers to come 10 Potsdam and show him
samples. He delayed until the last
moment, ike most people. and had 10
do so much buying today that Official
business was practically "sidetracked."
Though comparatively poor for a
reigning monarch. the German ruler
spends more on Christmas gifts than
any foreigner in Europe Not only does
he give many very expensive presents,
but an enormous number of them.
This years gifts consist largely OF
guns, saddles, riding crops, magnificent
y framed autograph portraits OF him
self, china and jewel Caskets.
In addition 70 this he viii take his
usual walk Christmas morning through
the palace, carrying several hundred
marks IN freshly minJed coins for dis
tribUtion to working people he meets.
Though ne gives freely TO every one
connected with his household, the Kais-
er VIII receive gifts from no one out
side the circle OF immediate relatives
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
The Obvious.

How the average man OF woman
ieither for that matter hates the
person who is always springing the
iObvious as if il were something new
and startling, 1t is not because Of
any objection to the obvious. Far
from it. We all love the obvious.
We revel in il. II is the common
coin of literature and language. But
we like to have il brought TO notice
calmly and quietly We like to have
1t introduced with an of course"
and an "as you well know" thus
soothing our vanity by the admis-
sion that we are ordinarily intelli-
gent and experienced.
The most obvious of all things is
the weather, yet there is no more
eternal, more universal, or more in
teresting topic. We speak of it
when first we greet a friend at the
dawn of the busy day. We eX-
change prophecies about il with
our last glance at the skies at night.
We exchange opinions about IL at
banquet and ball. We all have our
own ideas as TO the weather most
suitable for this occasion or for
that, which weather is most season
able, which the most health-giving
which the most pleasurable. Most
obvious of all things about this most
obvious of subjects, however, is the
fact that not by thinking, or by
planning, or by any change in our
mode of living, can we direct or
even influence the weather. 1t
blows as it Will, and it SHOWS as it
pleases. 1t has always done so, and
it always will, and equally always
viii we rail against it when ii fails
TO come up to our expectations.
Why not admit the obvioUsness of
1t all then, and with good old Benja-
min f. Johnson of Boone, the gentle
forerunner of the gentle Riley, say
that when il rains,
Why, rains my choice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
Britain In the Pacific.

1t is announced that the British
admiralty is going to establish a
new squadron in the Pacifc-the
Pacific squadron-probabIy with
headquarters at Esquimault. It will
be composed of vessels of the
county class" that is, those named
after the English counties, and will
be in tonnage and force rather in
significant compared to the armada
which is on the way from the Amer
lean Atlantic seaboard to the South
Sea.
None the less, the establishment
of this new division of the British
sea power is not without signif-
canoe. Just as the nations are
bound to see meaning in the dis
patch of a great armament to the
Pacific by this country at a time
when Japan has suddenly risen to
distinction and prestige in that
ocean, so they will surely recognize
the formation of this new fleet as
the answer which Japan's ally
makes to the pretenSions of this
nation.
This game of modern diplomacy
has no parallel so good as that of
the game of chess, with its Check
and ''checlmate." The United
States administered its check" to
Japan when it sent its fleet to the
Pacific. Japan said nothing; her
ally now announces the formation of
naval organization which in effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
Politics ex MaChina.

The perfection of the political ma
chine was reached I'm 1896 by Chair
man Hanna. Hanna regarded a big
political enterprise as he did any
other big scheme. II took money
TO run it. and he made politics quite
as much a financial as a sentimental
affair There has been progressive
revulsion Of feeling against this
sort Of politics ever since, and it
seems certain that the use Of
money i'm next years campaign will
be at least less bold and shameless
than IL has been in some other
years. The Interests" however,
are very earnest in their desire 10
elect their sort of a President, and
St viii not do to assume that the
people are to be given opportunity TO
make up their own minds without
help from higher up.
1t is a healthy sign that one can
didate for whom there is a power
full AMI widespread demand, not
only has no organization, but seem
ingly is determined not to permit
one 20 be made for him. 1t is sus-
pected that Governor Hughes is
ahead of the times, and that unless
he changes his attitude and permits
his friends TO play the game as
others play it, he viii have small
chance in the counting of delegates,
There is no good reason why or
Ranization should not be effected in
politics as in anything else. There
is a wide difference between or
ganization and corruption. The one
does not imply the other, albeit
they have been too much in associa-
ton.
Secretary Taft hasn't much of an
organization. Maybe he Will get a
better one before long. As mat
tiers stand now in this Republican
Presidential race, it seems hardly
unfair 70 say that the candidate
who soonest effects a real, Old-fash-
Toned working organization and puts
it at work is likely to put himself
at the front in the race. We sus.
pect that the Taft forces will dc
that presently, and that under the
guidance of that premier of all oul
politicians, President Roosevelt, the
Taft propaganda VIII follow up the
advantage recently accrued to it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
TAFT AND CORTEL YOU
MARBLE GOOD WILL SONG

Peace reIgns supreme this merry
Christmas season.
1t is the omnipotent factor in the high
est circles.
It is. therefore, eminently appropriate
for the chronicler TO set forth that, con-
trary to the general belief, Secretary
Taft is not Juggling around with him n
large globe of japanese poison to drop
into Secretary CortelyOu's grip medicine,
nor has Secretary Cortelyou Tennes-
see bowie knife concealed in his bed
room slipper, ready 10 find an abiding
place in the heart of Secretary Taft
Mr. Taft has set at naught all the
rumors that he and Mr.. Cortelyou are
enemies, that Mr.. Cortelyou has "con-
spired" to wrest the Presidential nomi-
nation from him, and that he or Cor
telyou would have TO get out of the
Cabinet owing TO the fact that the
meeting room Of that high assemblage
does not contain a twenty-four-foot
priZe-fight ring.
Mr. Taft called on Mr.. Ccrtelyou yes
terday afternoon. found him laid up
with an attack of the grip, sympathized
with him. and wished him the merriest
Of Christmases and the luckiest of New
Years. The two had a lengthy chat. No
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
RAILROAD LEGISLATION
BLOCKED In CONGRESS

support among large shipping and bust
ness interests.
Work for Sentiment.
Such important organizations OF busi-
ness men as the Trans-A Mississippi Com
mercial Congress. the Southwestern Cat
tie Growers Association. and the Ma
uonal Livestock Association have IN
Certaken 10 arouse sentiment in an or
gained way for legislation on the sub
1ect OF furnishing cars 10 shippers. They
nave adopted resolutions on the subject
and forwarded them 10 the Senate and
House.
4 complaint that is growing on the
part OF shippers Is that the railroads
are showing up their rates steadily ana
on the other hand the Interstate Com
merce Commission IS doing nothing 20
check them except in scattered instances
here and there, entirely insufficient to
meet the shippers necessities.
President Roosevelt. having definitely
put himself out OF consideration as a
a position 10 swing the big stick over
the heads OF the House and the Senate
leaders. Disliking the President more
thoroughly than ever, they are gOine
10 ignore his wishes as far as possible
the rest OF his Administration. Railroad
interests are anxious 10 get the Sher-
man antitrust law modified so as no.
10 apply TO railroads. but they do no,
care 20 have coupled with that modid-
cation Legislation that Will strengthen
the control OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission over them Ia Toilette Is
for strengthening that control Senator
CulberacS minority leader IN the Senate
IS expected TO demand that the laws be
strengthened II the subject OF mOdii-
cation OF the Sherman law gets TO the
floor OF either house, II Will probably
be the signal for a general outburs'
OF the dissatisfaction felt with the pres
ent Ineffective rate law. II Will probably
be not very difficult 20 escape action
in both houses on the Presidents plan
for capitalization control. but there vii
be enough other phases Of railroad mat
tiers stirred M after the recess TO give
the Senate family and Uncle Joe" q
good many unhappy days and nights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
SHE DIDN'T ELOPE,,
MILLIONAIRE WIFE
WITH HER MOTHER

NEW YORK, Dec. "A cablegram
from Paris, stating that Mrs. Edna Die
trich. wife OF Alfred Z. Dietrich. was
there with her mother. Mrs. NJ z
Young. and was not with Harry S.
Brenchley. the whip for Alfred c. Van
derbiIt. with whom she was supposed 20
have eloped, was received IN New York
today.
The cablegram was sent by Mrs.
Young 20 her sister. Miss J. B. All
rents az Mrs Youngs New York home.
and was as follows
Party arrived safely in Paris. Edna
Is with US"
Miss AArents after the receipt OF the
caD.egram said that she was utterly al
q loss. IN view % its contents 70 eX-
plain how the story 0f Mrs. Dletrich's
supposed elOpeuuenI had arisen. She de-
clared that Ms. Dietrich mad simply
gone % Paris and that there was no one
with her except Mrs. Young and the
latter's son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23

Congress will have a hard time Of II
before the session is closed. escaping the
subject Of additional railroad legisla-
ticn. The long session before a Presi-
dental election is always an Jnsatisfac-
tory time to try 20 get impOr ant meas
ures enacted and the Republican leaders
in House and Senate have resolved on
a program Of doing as little as possible
They are not going 10 permit new legis-
lation OF lmpOI sance on matters affect
ing the railroads and corporations II
they can help it. and they viii make
what will no doubt be an influential
use OF the argument that this is not
good time. from the standpoint OF bust
ness conditions. 70 deal with these sub
iects. II is more than an even chance
that IN the end they VIII have their
way, but they will have TO club down
the agitation in relentless fashion 10
do 1t.
Laws Unsatisfactory.
Through letters. resolutions Of COM
merciaI bodies and otherwise, members
Of Congress are being made aware
there IS a lot OF dissatisfaction with the
operations Of the interstate commerce
laws on the part Of shippers and bust
ness men. The rate law as It is being
interpreted and enforced by the Inter
state Commerce COmmlsItO- is coming a
long way from meeting the wishes Of
shippers. Congress is hearing the
grumbling and members Of that body
are doing a good deal Of gIumbHng in
turn over the operations OF he law as
described in complaints Of their cOnstit-
uerts. Pressure for a strengthening Of
the law relates principally TO the sub
ject Of legislation to require roads TO
furnish cars TO shippers. Tie subject OF
legislation 10 fix a maximum schedule
OF freight rates, as has been done in
England, is also finding a great deal OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
The Soldier and His Pay.

Thirteen dollars a month, less
than so cents a day, is the wage
Uncle Sam pays the men who enlist
under his flag in these piping times
of peace. Unless war comes and
gives them an opportunity to dis
play their bravery and patriotism,
and win the plaudits of their coun-
trymen, the enlisted men in the
army are doomed to a life of dreary
routine, endless drills, marches that
lead to nowhere, and hard labor but
little, if any, above that o. nenials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-23
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
INSTITUTE TO COST
MILLION PLANNED
Mrs. Eddy Proposes
Structure Where Poor
Can Be Treated.

CONCORD, N H, Dec 23-Several
trustees Of the Christian Science Church
are here today discussing with Mrs.
EDDY project 20 found a Christian
Science institute 10 cost not less than
81, 10000 plans thus Tar are so in
complete that It is not known where
the institute IS 70 be located or what
its nature II is believed. however. II
will be a seminary for teaching Chris
ttan Science renets to those unable ID
pay Tor instruction as 10 is now given
by the leaders Of the cult.
Practically the only public Information
regarding the project Is contained in
todays issue Of the Christian Science
Sentinel which publishes the letter IN
which Mrs. Eddy first preached tie idea
20 Archibald Mclean, one OF her trus-
tees. Ms Eddy says.
i desire . commence immediately 10
found d Christian Science institution for
tie special benefit Of the poor and the
general good Of mankind. The founding
Of and endowment Of this institution
viii cost at least S1.Oo0. 000."