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The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Roosevelt nnd the corroratIons


A common expression heard these days
is that the Republican party cannot hope
to maintain itself with the corporate
wealth OF the country arrayed against T..
The meaning OF this is clear. Political
exigencies call for a reversal Of Roose-
veltian policies a different type OF man
"a Taft, or Fairbanks. or Knox, or
Hughes-must be intrusted with Repub-
lIcan leadership. Taft's name is included
in this list because, even In the role of
White House heir apparent. it is seen
from his public utterances that he does
not-pending the nomination, at least
adopt literally all OF Roosevelrs ideas.
But is 1t true that corporate wealth is
or viii be arrayed against the Republican
party on account Of Roosevelt? We do
not believe 1t. 1t is not So Former Com
missioner OF Patents Duell. in a cabled
interview from London printed In The
Washington Herald yesterday, touched
upon this very point. and. among other
pertinent things. said:
zone whn Is largely interested in the Inter
borough Railway Company told me that M Roose-
hN4lNg ao iit MS iO.uAbS AafN. Dui
he is extreme in his views and methods be is right
and it is better that the OTeThauliDg be done now
and by a man admittedly honest than at some less
advantageous time, and by man Of different
calibef
To assume that men controlling or hold
Ing large interests in the great corpora
tions now subject TO the new order Of
things are hostilely arrayed against the
administration and the Republican party
TO put them in such an attitude, Is to
slander them as a class There is honesty
among the corporations-honesty in great
abundance. The country to-day has
countless men possessed OF corporate
wealth whose holdings have been hit
hard. but who, Ike the Interborough
stockholder quoted by Mr.. Duell, unhesi-
tatingly declare that the President is
right, and. like him, prefer that the
overhauling be done now and by a man
admittedly honest than at some less ad-
vantageous time. and by man Of differ
ent caliber."
II is true, as we all know, that mslign
influences. powerful in some directions,
are being exerted 10 discredit Roosevelt
and estop the wholesome reforms he has
inaugurated. These covert activities are
by no means confined 10 Wall street. Ev-
idences Of them are 10 be seen here and
in every large city. But they are each
day becoming more and more impotent.
They would cease altogether, IN our
opinion. save for the Presidential politics
involved
The country is ardently and enthusias-
tically committed to the Rocseveltian pol
icies Corporations. as a rule, ask no
unfair advantage. They desire to keep
within the law. They applaud its strict
impartial enforcement And If it we're
now positively known that there would
be no retracing Of steps, no turning back
ward. no compromise. but a straight
pushing ahead and hewing to the line.
an end would come promptly 10 all quak-
ing fears, real or assumed.
Certainty as to the future-the political
future-would do more to adjust the af-
fairs Of the country and insure con-
tinued prosperity than anything else
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
A NAVAL TRIUMPH.
GOvernment-buiIt Connecticut Uncle
SANS Finest Ship.

Sans Finest Ship.
From the New York Tribune.
Seldom has the country watched with q
iivelier interest the construction Of new
war vessels than Il has that Of the Con-
necticut and Louisiana. These were the
first two Of the ls.0oO-ton class on which
work was begun. and. since the one was
to be built at government yard and
the other by private contractors, n finc
test OF technical skill and administrative
capacity was initiated. The Newport News
company had some slight advantage at
the outset in the possession Of the
requisite plant and workmen. 1t had its
hand in, so to speak, while the Brooklyn
yard. which was not without experience,
was little out Of practice. Yet, in spite
OF this circumstance. the two ships were
finished in practically the same length Of
time
Not until the Connecticut had her speed
trials. which were held last week, was It
possible TO make any comparison with
her rival in respect 20 what Is one Of
the most important qualifications of q
war vessel AS determined by continuous
runs for four hours, there is apparently
difference Of fOur-hundFedths OF q knot
In favor Of the louisiana So microscopic
Is this fraction that It establishes the
nominal equality Of the two ships, but
since a handicap of $50 tons was imposed
on the Connecticut. weighing her several
inches deeper into the water than the
Louisiana, there IS good reason % be-
lieve that she is really the faster. Her
coal is also said TO have been damp and
not specially selected. while her rival $
trial was made with carefully hand-picked
fuel Other excellences Of the product OF
the Brooklyn yard have led competent
judges to pronounce her the finest ship
IN the American navy. Both the govern
ment and the builders Of the Connecticut
are 70 be congratulated on their ability
TO achieve such q triumph.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
protectiue the Riehts Of tne Io,,I,-

Gov. Swanson. Of Virginia, has com
muted to life Imprisonment the sentence
Of death imposed on a negro for crime
very frequently punished in the South
and elsewhere by summary lynching. The
case has had the careful consideration
Of the governor for some time past He
took pains not only TO examine the pa
pers submitted 10 him by the prisoner S
counsel. but also to question personally
the principal witnesses. He concludes
that there is sufficient doubt as to the
identification Of the accused to warrant
communication of sentence. with a view
10 giving opportunity TO have the doubt
cleared up at some future time. 4 would
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Is Tafrs Candidacy serious.

From tte Savannah News.
Taft isn't going to make a serious race
for the presidency. according to the opin-
ion Of ex-senator Allen, Of Nebraska. He
thinks Mr.. Taft will run along for a time
testing the strength Of the Roosevelt fol
lowing, and then viii step aside for his
chief to accept a third-term nomination
Notwithstanding the Presidents many de-
mails. 1t seems impossible for some per
sons to conceive that he isn't really play
inG, for another term in the White House
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
HUMOR AND PHILOSOPHY.

Frum the Nashville American
IN THE SWIM.
Because she would a-sw!mming go
She bought a bathing suit
OF brilliant blue. with row on row
or braid on it to boot.
a little scarlet rubber cap,
With shoes and stockings trim
Why. just to gaze at them a chap
Could feel his head a-swim.
She doEned the dashing bathing rig
And stood before the glass.
As cute and taut and trim and trig
AS you will chance TO pass.
Her eyes were bright. her cheeks were
pink,
Her fluffy hair in curl
And spelled marcel in every kink-
This dashing bathing girl.
She sauntered out upon the sand
And dallied in the sun.
Where up and down on every hand
The waving ripples run
She watched the swimmers come and 60
In playful merry race.
But still the maiden fingered so
With trouble IT. her face.
Come in. come In" they called to her.
Come in, the waters fine
Don't let a doubt Of that deter
You from 1t. Mabel mine
Why do you pause and hesitate,
Why do you sit and fret?7
Because, she said. IN doleful state.
The water makes me wet
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
THE WORLDS OPINION.

Your education may be shy, your cloth
ing gone TO seed e
You may not have the coin TO buy the
daily food you need.
It may be that you have to drudge for
scant, uncertain pay
But take this message from a judge;
you're better of that way.
Your eyesight may be falling fast, your
health all gone to rack;
Your burden may be truly vast, grim
and crushing pack.
Your present may be void Of bliss, your
future dull and gray.
But in your woe. remember this; you're
better off that way.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Kickinr the under nnr.

From the Baltimore American
The revival OF hazing at the Naval
Academy, even in a very mild form. as
reported, only proves the ugly truth that
the desire to kick the under dog springs
eternal in the youthful human breast.
And man with q whole class and all the
traditions Of a school against him Is GER
tainly the most defenseless kind OF an
under dog
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
THE MIRACLE.

Among the hills and valleys Of the soul,
Working his miracles. Love came to me
And touched my blinded eyes and bade me see
watch the water rcdden in the bowl
drink the marriage wine. Upon the scroll
OF life trace the Word OF prophecy
In flaming letters my mortality
Burns on This altar as a HING coal
Many Of Loves disciples have pursued
His wandering steps with worldly aims and wishes
Many have climbed. as for a festival.
The mountain where he feeds tho multitude.
For them the counting of the loaTes and fishes
Fer me-the wonder Of the miracles
Elsa RaTker. IN the Raider.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

be recreant to my duty" the governor
observes. IF 1 should permit this poor.
friendless negro to be executed.
The incident deserves to be noted as
evidence that the equal protection OF the
laws-in spite of frequent asseverations
to the contrary-is not altogether denied
to the lowliest and unworthiest citizen.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
II CIeared the Atmosnhern.

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
More than one weekly financial review
reveals that the Presidents outspoken
challenge TO 'malefactors" has cleared
the atmosphere His stand Is even ap-
plauded by some who formerly were his
bitterest critics
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Hereld mailed to
them. Addresses viii be changed
as often as requested. You can
not keep fully informed about
affairs in Washington unless
your paper follows you.
Before leaving. mail or tele-
phone your address TO this Of
fee.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Contrast with the Philippines.

From the Buffalo Courier.
The trade of Alaska is steadily grow
ing. having in the recently closed fiscal
year, reached a grand total Of over S99.-
o06ooo. The acquisition of Alaska was a
profitable bargain for the United States,
and especially so because il involved 40
obligation to conquer any large body Of
neople desiring Independence.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
WHEN ?

There's a time TO work and a time to
play
And a time TO weep. 'tis said.
There's a time to be wise as a wizard
gray
And a tine 10 lose your head.
There's a time to do all this. indeed,
And none Of US forgets.
But just tell US low, and weH all take
heed
When's the time TO pay our debts?
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Keep on the Grass.

From the Brooklyn standard-U Union.
The outcome OF the various cases in the
Southern States seems to be that Fed
eral jurisdiction is supreme and omnipo-
tent everywhere, but Federal Judges will
kindly not walk on the grass.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
A Blind Man Can See II.

From the Rochester Herald
OF course there can be no relation be-
tween the financial stringency and the
locking up Of immense sums in the United
States treasury through the operations Of
the Dingley law.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Judge Alton B. Parker's recent remarks
concerning the trend Of the times re-
ceiVed attention throughout the land and
not small amount Of favorable COM
ment; the Charleston News and Courier.
indeed, going so far as to suggest that
he Is much more available as a Demo-
cratic possibility now than in 1904. The
infinite variety Of thought inside the
Democratic lines shows no tendency to
fall off,
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Az Important PosslbllItr,

From the New YORK World
The political prophets who are saying
that Taft's election next year is certain.
and thai he will carry the solid North
and West. are overlooking one important
ossibility-Roosevelt's denomination.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Building in san Francisco..

That San Francisco does not intend to
stay down is shown by the fact that
5000 buildings have been erected in the
city since the earthquake, and over 5000
are now in course Of building. In the
burned area alone, seventy-nine re-en-
forced concrete buildings have been 1n-
ished or started since April, 1906. The
valuation OF the building permits issued
since the fire amounts to SIS, 25O, $50; in
July alone the value OF the permits issued
was S4.752.77S Nothing shows the vast
amount OF building going on, however
so well as the amount Of building ma
terial which is arriving there. Up until
June 30 there had arrived 7S6. 6.s02. SOS feet
of lumber. q 7.59S.0OO bricks. 517.3 $50 tons of
gravel. Z76.1l5.2 200 shingles $50. 71. $50 laths.
SO,sI7 tons Of cement, and 3,s40 tons Of
window grass. And these figures take no
account of the vast amount Of old build
ing material that has been used in re-
constructing the city.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Don,t Let It Get Loose.

From the Philadelphia Press
The rich mans panic is all right as
long as the rich men keep it to them
selves.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
LrinE in Wnit for Tnft.

Fran the St. Louis Republic
Evidences multiply that 1t is not a
primrose path to nomination that lies be-
fore Mr.. Secretary Taft, but steep and
rocky road picketed by bushwhackers.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
No Doubt About MuIdoon.

4 From the Philadelphia North American
Seems to be some doubt about Secre-
tary Roots debility and nervousness;
none whatever about Muldoon's adver-
i tlsing ability and nerve.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Worth the Money.

Prom the Chicago Record Herald
II costs the United States S2,554, $40 to
maintain order in Cuba during the fiscal
year recently ended. Well, we may at
least have the satisfaction of knowing
that it was a pretty good brand of order.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Mr.. Roosevelt admits that he mixed the
Pilgrims and the Puritans in that recent
speech. This should furnish some conso-
Iation to Or. Long. Bellamy storer. ct al.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

The Shaw boom has a cash value, +"
says a New York contemporary. a num-
Der OF people have intimated that It
looks Ike thirty cents.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
SociaI slight.

From the Ohio State Journal
It is gratifying to note that the CHM
panzees name does not appear in the list
Of those present at the functions In Prince
Wilheim's s horror.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Gov. Conner. Of Alabama, the great re-
duced-rates warrior Of the South Is to
spend two weeks at Atlantic City. He
will be given a run for his money, all
right
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Despite his break with the administra-
ton and his outspoken criticism Of It.
Congressman Mccall, of Massachusetts.
is scheduled for the greatest vote in his
district next time ever received by any
one therein, according to New England
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Not ,Iuch al a Bargnin.

From The Boston Herald.
Having had a chance at the Philip
pines goods when they were fresh. Baron
Kaneko implies that Japan Is not inter.
ested in a bargain sale now.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Ancient Memphis.

Funds are being raised in England with
which to undertake the great task Of ex-
cavating the ruins Of ancient Memphis,
Egypt. England proposes to do for Mem
phis what The French government has
done for Delphi and the German govern
ment for Olympia At Memphis the sites
of the four great temples are plainly
marked, and as soon as the funds are
forthcoming the work of exploration can
be begun at once The mass of ruins
covers 10 acres, as much as the whole
site of Karnak, and IL Is estimated that
70 complete the work of exploration the
sum of s15.G00 viii be needed annually
for fifteen years. II is thought that when
the work is once begun, important results
viii be reached quickly, as much Of the
material is believed TO lie close to the
surface.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

From tho Louisville C0Hier-JoHrEal
The American Economist says protec-
tionists cannot support Taft However,
they may fare worse.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

newspapers. Alr. Mccans district must
appear TO Senator Foraker as something
in the nature Of an earthly paradise.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Needs Occupation.

From the Omaha Bee.
Evidence is accumulating that the
President is getting tired OF resting
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

It is sometimes hard to please. News
papers indulge in criticism of Secretary
Bonaparte for talking too much: others
find fault with Secretary CorteIyou for
not talking enough.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
In Auto Circles.

IN Auto CircIes.
What luck to-day"
I'VE ran down q man.
did he put Up much Of a racer
-
The Vecationfst.
Back home he sneaks;
He's had a plenty.
Been gone three weeks
Which seem like
Count them-2O-count them.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Negative Happiness.

That man could make any woman
happy"
THAT homely creatuFeY'
Even So
And hOw2"
by the simple expedient OF always
keeping out Of sight"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

From the Chicago News.
Bonapartes rules or etiquette for cor
porations are coming into strong de-
mand
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Affer Inflammation

PA. why is a man called druggist?"
Because he runs a drug store, Of
course
Would man who runs a rug store be
7uggist?''
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

As 10 the whereabouts Of the big feet
so much talked about of late. Mr.. Loeb
appears to be doing ali the explaining.
He certainly Is a handy man.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Mark Twain's record OF thirty cents a
word for what he. writes isn't much when
compared with Mr. RockefelIer's fee OF
1888 for saving nothing.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
modified II.

The hotel Was so bad that father
swore he would never go there again.
Strong language. eh?"
"Oh, no. At first he swore that he
would never go anywhere again"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Notwithstanding his views on stork-
ology, the President might make a hit
by advocating a reduction of the Pullman
berth rate.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

A Wisconsin gentleman eighty years
OF age took his daughter and her sew
eral children boat riding, rocked the boat
anS drowned one Of the little ones. There
Is no fool like an old fool.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Mr- George Gould polntedly cut Count
Boni de Casteliane in Paris recently. Still.
It ought to fiatter Boni to know that Mr..
Gould thought 1t worth while
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Hard to Tell.

Say. Maude!"
We'll, Ferdy?"
Has somebody been sitting on your
hat, or is that squsshed appearance the
styleY'
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Venezuela has fined the asphalt trust
$4,000 Judge Lands appears TO have
set quite taking style in trust fines.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
SHALL MAKE A BRAVE DEATH.

hall make a brave death.
Spite Of he'll and all;
l shall with my parting breath,~
Hold pale fate In thrslL
shall make brave death,
stand thOa bg and see.
How old comrade life and |
Can part company.
Robert LoFeman. in Uncle Renus' Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Florida is soon TO face the perils Of an
extraordinary session of the legislature.
The Constitution Of the United States can
hardly hope to escape with its life this
time.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Nor hx Injunction.

Can a rich man enter into the king
dom Of heaven7"
Yes" answered wise old Parson Brod-
head, but not on technicality."
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Senator Tillman says Secretary Taft is
merely "a blind" II 50, he will fill the
bill 10 a nicely.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

The Atlanta Constitution finds that 'the
world is drying up It should not mig
take Georgia for the whole world.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Mr. Foraker and Mr.. Bryan have an
swered Mr.. Taft's speech, so far Can
It be possible that the Secretary has
started a guessing contest?
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Beats Her 10 II

Doesn't your wife cry when you come
homo later
Nope"
'How's that7"
IL It's late, 1 always go home bawling. 8"
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28

Some OF Uncle Sans soldiers engaged
in target practice at Fort Des Moines re-
Gently shot up pedigreed Duroe Jersey
COW belonging TO a man whose property
adioined the rife range. The owner of
the animal sought to collect the value of
the COW. some $40. from the government.
bat he has been advised that the War
Department cannot reimburse him. 1t is
reported that there is a hard and fast rule
that the government is not responsible
for the damages caused by its agents. and
II the owner of the COW gets any relief il
viii have 10 be through Congressional ac-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
Next Governor of siississippI.

The Hon. F. f. Noel. who has just been
nominated for governor Of Mississippi al
the Democratic primaries, which IS, Of
course, equivalent to an election. is g
native AlssissiDpian. His ancestors were
among the first settlers IN the State.
moving In as the Indians moved out He
was born IN Holmes County. March /.
1855. His father served In the Confederate
army. was taken prisoner by the Union
troops. and became blind while a pris-
oner. Young Noel worked on his fathers
farm, and was educated at the country
schoolhouse. He got his legal educa-
ton al Lexington. KY. where he read law
with his uncle. D. ". Saunders He
was admitted 20 the bar in 1877. In ISL he
was elected to the legislature, and his
first work was drawing up the minority
report opposing a tWenty-1ve-year eX-
emption for railroads and immunity from
regulation OF rates. In 1857 Mr. Noel was
elected district attorney Of the Fifth ju-
dicial district. In 1895 he was elected
"a the State senate for a four-year term.
during which he framed many valuable
laws.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
A Distinguished Naval omcer.

The retirement of Rear Admiral Charles
II. Davis calls attention to the fact that
he was the second OF that name. His
father. a rear admiral, was also distin-
guished naval officer. He was practically
the founder Of the Americn Nautical Al
manac, a scientific work which has been
OF great value to the navy. In 1852 Com
mander Davis was made chief Of the
board OF navigation. and was placed in
command Of the Mississippi fotilla. For
the victories Of Fort Pillow and Memphis
he was made rear admiral and received
the thanks Of Congress. In 1850 be was
appointed superintendent OF the Naval
Observatory. after some service in which
position he was placed IN command OF
the South Atlantic squadron. He return
ed 70 service IN the Observatory IN
1894. and remained there until his death
in 1897. Rear Admiral Charles II. Davis
daughter Is the wife Of Henry Cabot
Lodge. senior Senator from M2ssaehu-
setts.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-28
New War on BiIIboards.


Failing 10 secure legislation agains, the
billboard nuisance. the citizens OF IA
coma. wash. are fighting the defacers OF
tnc landscape In a novel way. They have
formed an improvement society. which
has secured list Of all the bulboards In
the city. A letter IS sent 10 each ad-
vertiser asking him to abstain from this
form OF advertising. If the first letter
brings no results, a second and a third let
ter Is sent, each stronger than the last.
If ali these efforts fail. a public meeting
Is held. the facts are stated. and the men,
bers Of the society then agree to abstain
from using articles that are advertised
on the boards. II is also propose2 that
the names Of all persons who rent vacant
lots for billboard purposes shall be pub
lished in the newspapers. This SO that
the assessors may take such rentals into
consideration when making out the tax
lists and also that the general public may
know the men who are willing TO let
their city be dishgured for the sake of a
little cash.