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The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Hard to Believe.

From the Savannah News.
Representative HULL Of Iowa. who is
chairman Of the House Committee on
Military Affairs. SAYS that II Theodore
Roosevelt were to be again a candidate
for President, "he would get 40 per cent
Of the Democratic vote" We have heard
II suggested in other quarters that Col.
Roosevelt is a 40 per cent Democrat, after
having stolen Col Bryan's boots and
breeches while he was in a-swimming. yet
we cannot bring ourselves 70 believe that
nearly half Of the Democratic voters Of
the country would Cond0ne the puTloining
of Col Bryan's garments.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
RAILWAYS AND PUBLIC.
One-fourth Our Population Depend
ent on transportation Interests.

One-fOurth Our Population Depend
ent on transportation Interests.
Melville T. Ingalls, In Lesiies
You may abuse the railway men-you
may force into bankruptcy railway lines.
but you cannot wipe out the great trans
portation industry. the great business
represented by the railways. without de-
stroying the business OF your country.
There is nothing else that know Of that
F. so permeates the life. the health. and the
happiness Of the nation as its transporta-
tion interests. Over a million Of men are
employed directly by the railways. at
least 100000 are employed by the rail-
WAYS and the companies which are sub
sldiary 20 and producers for the railways.
Twenty millions Of people, or one-fourth
Of all the inhabitants of this country,
are dependent for their daily bread, their
health. their happiness upon the prosper
fly Of the railways. Therefore. he is q
very careless man and no lover Of his
country who turns in and joins the crowd
Of demagogUes who to-day are bowling
and abusing the railways. Your Congress
your legislatures. your courts. must con-
slider that this is an enormous question.
and one Of those which 90 10 the very
vitals Of the life Of the country. If the
present condition of affairs is prolonged
IL means panic: II means suffering II
means dull times. long hours. and poor
wages for the working people
Never is -he country so prosperous as
when the railways are prosperous. The
talk that their tariffs must be reduced,
that the railways are charging too much,
Is the most foolish Of all. Your railway
rates are less than those Of any country
known to civilized man. A trifing reduc-
ton which YOU would be able 10 get would
not secure happiness or comfort to the
great mass Of people. but might cause
great suffering. II might mean a trifiing
sum Of money to some shippers. but il
would be productive Of loss TO the great
mass of WOrkingmen
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

broad and patriotic standpoint-than the
sun has to refuse to shine, than the moon
to beam, than the stars to twinkle, than
the tides 10 ebb and flow
We shall call Congress- attention 10
this matter. when next it assemblies.
Birds that can sing and won't sing must
be made to sing! If we are to come to
Federal regulation Of SURPRISING elo-
quence, surely we must lose no time in
protecting ourselves against a silent
Graves. when a continually warbling
Graves is our longing and desire.
Mr.. Graves will be warned in time; let
him not repeat this unwise and hereto
fore unheard of performance.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
FRIDAY, JUNE q, 1907.
some Pointed Questions.

The Kentucky Republican State conven-
ton has adopted a resolution favoring
the selection by the next Republican na-
tional convention of a Presidential
candidate in full accord with Roosevelt
ian policies. Who is in fuller accord with
those policies than Theodore Roosevelt?
William E Chandler wants a Roosevelt
platform. Then why put La Toilette on
it?
Harry s New, chairman Of the Repub-
lican National Committee. asserts that
the man for 1908 must be a Roosevelt
supporter. Who is the most ardent, siren
uous, and consistent supporter Of Roose-
Velt2
Mr. New is also Of opinion that the
coming issue Will be Theodore Roosevelt
Would not denomination be the most ef-
fective way TO make him the issue?
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Fighting Against Abuses.

From the London Telegram
President Roosevelts railroad speech At
Indianapolis is marked by the robust
common sense and scrupulous fairness
which characterize all his public utter
ances. 1t contains nothing that he has
not said many times before; his policy
toward the railroad kings, with whom he
has been for some time past in state
OF war. remains exactly the same. He
is fighting. not against capital, nor
against any combination Of capital. how
ever strong- but against It's abuses.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Outdoor Advertising.

The movement against the increase of
the hideous advertising signs that blot
out the beauties Of the landscape seems
TO be growing rapidly. Only the other
day we had occasion 20 mention the eX-
perience Of Pittsburg in this matter. ia
pan. which copies America IN many things
has copied as in this, and the advertis-
ing signs along the railroad from Yoko-
hama TO Shimbashi station. Tokyo. re-
mind the tourist Of nothing so much as
that hideors approach 20 Atlantic City.
Now Great Britain IS up IN arms
against It. and a bill has been intro
duced In Parliament which provides that
the local authorities may make bylaws
for the regulation and control Of hoard
ings and similar structures used for ad-
vertising. and 'for regulating. restrict
ing. or preventing the exhibition Of adj
vertisements IN such places. and I'm such
manner, or by such means as affect in
juriously the amenities Of a public parE
or pleasure promenade or disfgure the
natural beauty Of the landscape"
There IS a strong growing public senti-
ment against the Disagreement of the
landscape by the methods Of some mod
ern advertisers. The question is one FOR
the local authorities entirely Here iu
Washington, which should be the Cleauest
best-regulated city IN America, We suf-
fer too much from that cause, Anything
that the District authorities might do 10
alleviate the nuisance would set a fine
example 20 the country. through the
many visitors 10 the Capital. and would
go far toward convincing the public al
large that the scenery and its beauties
belong to all the people, and that NJ
one has a right to disfgure It.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Vacation Time Mt Oyster BAY.

From the Boston Herald
Il found the President in outing clothes
and our talk was cOrrespondinglv breezy.
free. and unconventional" says John
Temple Graves. returning from his visit
10 Sagamore Hill. Enough said. Moth
ing makes for solemn cOnfab like starch
ed linen, buttoned-up coats. creased
trousers. and shining hats. and boots.
and nothing is more conducive to vaca-
tion comfort and joy than clothes TO cor
respond This is the outing season.
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.
STYLE"

Frank L. Stant0n)
In de summer we hab sunshine, in d.
winter we hab snow.
Lawk-a-dah,
Er We does in case de seasons goes d
way dey oughter go.
Lawk-a-dah.
Sing ye lawk-a-dah, nah brudder, whei
de summer time begin
What l mean by iawk-a-dah, sab? Why
yo' make me fairly grin.
Oh, I doan' mean muffin, brudder. Da
am simply filler in
Iawk-a-dahi
wv. j. Lamptonl
Say,
What's the use
Or excuse
OF writing straight verse
When you can Ill your purse
BY chopping It Off Ike this,
Hit or miss,
And selling It by the inch
Or the yard?
Brothers. this is a clnch
This isn't hard
tMcLandburgh wilson,
When I started In the poetry game
I used 70 find a rhyme
For every other line, my friend,
And find II every time.
But times are better. don't you seer
Along / gayly plow
And thank my lucky stars, b'gosh,
I needn't do it now.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

A correspondent in the New York Times
complains that he can hear every word
uttered by the female members of the
average theatrical cast, but can hardly
ever hear the men. This doubtless Is a
result of the fact that we are consider
ably more attentive when a woman is
talking than when it is a man.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
All Put Together.

From the Kansas City Journal
Lets see-who was Harry Thaw?'
asks a contemporary. What's the mat
ter with your memory? Harry Thaw is
the man who shot Nan Patterson. an
actress, in cab. and came very near
losing his Job as president of the steel
trust in consequence. II was only a few
years ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Hns Nfustache. and More.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Henry Watterson is handing some fine
compliments to Gov. Hughes. Of New
York Henry declared a short time ago
that. the next President of the United
States would have mustache, but he
was cautious enough not to say that
mustache was all the next President
would have in the way Of hirsute adorn-
ment.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Col Grnves, Hobby.

Frcm the Savannah News
There is no reason why Col. Graves
shouldn't get all the satisfaction he pos
sibly can out Of his advocacy of his
Roosevelt programme. because that is
his own affair. but he is going to be
greatly disappointed if he thinks the
Democratic party will follow him.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
ARE YOU GOING AWAY ?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed 10
them. Addresses will be changed
rs 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., 1907-06-21
ALTERNATING CURRENTS.
From the Chicago RecoFd-HeTad.
LOVE SONNET OF 4 CHORUS GIRL.

He wants me 20 give up my stage ca
reer
And go to school somewhere q year or
two.
And learn 70 cut out slang, and parley
VOC,
Amt he the limit NIX for me. No beer,
No bubbly water-daily prayers,-I fear
I'll have 70 give him up and say skldoo;
Il can't be that he really loves me true.
Or else he'd take me as he found me here.
II I'd 90 way till people all forgot
I'd ever been an artistic, when he came
To take me out and marry me there's not
A paper that would hardly print my
name
Unless he took me fresh from of the
stage
Ny picture wouldn't be on no front page,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Nnf AIMnNa.

1T is always the unexpected that hap
pens" she remarked. just because it was
necessary 10 say something"
"Oh. no; not always, the cruel man re-
piled. Il knew the moment I saw you
that you would have me cornered some
where inside of fifteen minutes.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
MY HOSIERY.
Written for The Washington Heraldl

Written for The Washington Herald.l
The hours I've spent DER thee, dear seek,
Are as a string Of pearls to me:
tell them over ereTy one a-orock.
Ny hosiery. my hosiery.
Each hour a snarl, each snarl tear,
To fll nv DAYS with darning done;
patch each heel and zoe with stitches rare.
And 10, the coloFs run.
Enbroideries that mess and turn;
Oh gaTnish green and purple boss;
hiss your sembance to q rakish fern.
And all your feath'r- floss but wins
TINS laundTy's double cross
Its dotbe cross
DAVID STUART wAUTERs.
Room 50i. Department Of State, Washington. d. c
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well as to the States where they reside;
and they are well worth the close scrutiny
Of those on the lookout for possible fu-
ture Presidents.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
The Mckinley OheIisk.

The dedication of the obelisk erected in
Buffalo by that city and the State Of
New York as a memorial to The late
President Mckinley will occur the first
week in September. The monument COM
mission has not set the exact date. which
will depend to some extent on the plans
of President Roosevelt, Gov Hughes, and
other prominent men who will be asked
to attend the dedication and deliver ad-
dresses.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

The Tacoma Times suggests that
President Diaz, Of Mexico, be made 20
lceman for the South American repub-
lies We hardly think it would be fair
to force one policeman to listen to the
various troubles Of that entire outfit.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

rs there any such thing as a fresh
Lincoln story?" asks the Boston Herald
Well, there are a lot Of fresh people who
are continually telling near-humorous
stories alleged TO have been original with
Mr.. Lincoln. but which. probably we're
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Comparisons Are odious.

From the Louisville CourierJournaL
The Chicago Inter Ocean has discov-
cred that the Cannon boom is causing
The Taft forces great alarm And Mr..
Taft had a stomach ache the other day
four times as big as the Cannon boom.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

What would Thomas Jefferson say to
the Democratic party, were he alive to-
day?'' asks a Southern contemporary.
"Quit squabbling; set together!" proba-
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

kissing must go" says a Minneapolis
physician This argues a much wider
range of vision for the Minnesota doctor
than that possessed by the Philadelphia
expert who declared that kissing must
stop"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Through with Him.

"You don't seem" said her friend, 80
be interested in Mr.. Fredericls any
more"
no" she replied. u have reason 20 be-
lievo he has told me everything he
knows
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Fxecpinr nm Eve on Hughes

From the De5 Moines Capital.
The ranks Of those who are keeping
an eye on Huges are constantly increas-
ing.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

The governor of Georgia promptly tele-
graphed the President that no Georgian
gave out that ''cut-it-Out' interview. lie
evidently does not purpose to wind up his
administration by butting into the Ana
Mas Club.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
CIinrinp tn ola TrnditInn,

From the Birmingham News.
In the approaching Presidential cam
paign it is TO be hoped that we shall
cling 10 the old tradition that a Demo
crat is a State rights man.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
BEGINNING TO Hum.

From the Baltimore American.
! Barr is reported as making things hum
at jamestown. and may the hum grow
| into a roar Of great success.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Chancellor Day has the President very
much on his mind" says the Philadelphia
Record. We thought something had
caused the chancellor's mind 70 give way
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Oklahoma has nominated a Gore for
Uuited States Senator, and Alabama has
Conner who is said TO be training for
the same sort Of job.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

a dinky little German count challenged
a Berlin editor TO a duel, and the editor
replied. go chase yourself A good.
solid, substantial American reply.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

The New York Sun designates NJ
Roosevelt "a rainmaker." Nearing the
finish Of his own reign. a he is. the Sun
further appears to think that he is pre-
pairing 10 regulate the heir. also.
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MEN AND THINGS.
Fighting Bryan in the South.

Careful political observers do not mere
ly think that an organized anti-Bryan
movement has been set on foot In the
South; they know it. In more than one
State below Mason and Dixons line DEM
ocrats who do not believe the best in
terests Of the party will be subserved by
the nomination of the Nebraskan next
year have organized informally and,
perhaps, secretly, for the purpose Of
maintaining an anti-Bryan propaganda.
There is no general tendency toward any
individual as against the man who twice
has led the Democratic forces to defeat
Even in those States which have favor
ite sons, the efforts Of those opposed to
Mr.. Bryan seem to be directed rather TO
the creation Of a sentiment which shall
prevent Mr.. Bryans nomination for a
third time than 10 the selection Of any
body else. Apparently the idea Is that
there will be time enough TO decide on
the nominee when Mr.. Bryan is put out
Of the running-if he Is put out.
One interesting feature Of the situation
IS furnished by the presence in various
Southern cities recently Of Mr.. Richard
Weightman, Of this city, representing the
New York Sun The sun. il is perhaps
unnecessary 20 state, views with alarm, 10
rather than points with pride to- all In
dications that Mr.. Bryan will be the nom
inee. Senator Culberson, Senator Daniel.
and various other favorite sons have
been Illuminated by double-leaded rays
from the Sun in the recent past, and the
a a
during his Southern tour thus far is 10
the effect that sentiment down there is
not as strong for Bryan as has been gen
orally believed. Based on this circum-
stance, stories have been set ahoat 20
the effect that the Washingtonians trip
IS IN the interests Of Senator Culbers0n,
but that, Of course, Is not true, although
the Senator and the newspaper man are
close friends
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Gov Hughes thinks no more of re
turning, with thanks" a vetoed bill 10 the
legislature than hard-he8rted publishers
think of restoring unavailable manu-
scripts TO their authors.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Il has been demonstrated that i'm Bos-
ton mans chances 20 get married are
smaller than anywhere else IN the coun-
try. II has long been conceded that his
inclina ton is less there.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

A Pittsburg man got so mad upon
receipt Of his Doctors bill that he COM
mitted suicide Even at that, however.
he failed TO escape the undertaken.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

A scientist claims 70 have heard q
solar storm 100000 miles away through
the telephone. Doubtless he is an aspi-
rant for honors among the scientific
takers.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

The New Orleans States says a smile
IS worth a million dollars. and doesn't
cost cent" That is a mistake: it isn't
worth a million dollars, and it costs IS
cents.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
Mr.. Carlin and the District

Washington will have something TO gain
in the election Of Mr. Charles c. Carlin
to Congress from the Eighth Virginia dis
trict. He is all but a citizen Of Wash
ington He lives next door Washington
and Alexandria have much in common.
They hold mutual interests of impOr-
tance. 1t Is bit Of good fortune for the
Capital when man elected TO Congress
possesses an intelligent understanding Of
affairs of the Capital. Mr. Carin knows
Washington thoroughly-knows 1t ma
tionally and locally, In him the district
will ever have a friend at court. He may
be depended upon to give his vote and
voice TO the best interests Of the city.
Essentially a Virginian, chosen to serve
Yirginians, he nevertheless comes nearer
to being a Representa- tive Of the District
Of Columbia than this Gisfranchised COM
munity ever has had. Taking a purely
selfish view of the case. therefore, we
may quite properly rejoice with our
friends across the Potomac over the out
come of Wednesdays primaries.
\ young man, Mr. Carlin viii enter
Congress splendidly equipped for good
and creditable service. We confidently
expect to see him measure fully up 10
the opportunity now opening TO him.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Mr.. Jim Grlggs says the Democratic
nomination may 90 TO Mr.. Bryan IF he
wants it." There seems to be no doubt
Of the disposition Of the Republican nomi-
nation, provided a certain other gentle
man wants it,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Mr. Taft admits that he has lost twelve
pounds during the past six weeks If he
hadn't mentioned It, no one would have
noticed il
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

John Temple Graves left oyster Bay
smiling says a press dispatch. Why
not; isn't this Oyster Bays time 10
smile?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Il am not an authority on anything, q"
SAYS modest Jack London. This fully
confirms the suspicious Of practically all
Of those who have waded through his
books
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

The size Of the chip on Japan's shoul-
der appears TO be growing in inverse ratio
20 the bark Of the jingo press.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-21
JUSTICE TO CHINA.
Presidents Indemnity RecOmmenda-
tion Indorsed by the Press.

from the Rev YORK Times
1t is not merely magnanimous. it IS
right and just. that we should in this
manner exhibit our friendship for China.
for in the rigorous enforcement of our
exclusion laws we have done her many
wrongs 1t is. moreover. an act Of far
sighted policy, continuing the wise and
statesmanlike designs of Secretary Hay
to secure the advantage of the open
door in the far East. We have had
commercial troubles in China American
goods have been widely boyCOtted there.
Our course In respect 70 the indemnity
payments will naturally tend to remove
Jealousy and friction. and our gains IN
trade facilities may be expected 10 far
exceed the sum directly relinqushed.
From the New YORK Evening Post.
A generous, manly action, worthy Of
the best American traditions-thls must
be the verdict upon the administrations
decision to reduce the Chinese indem-
nifty II it could only be followed up by
fairer treatment Of the Chinese as a peo-
pie, and particularly Of those resident In
this country. our relations with the great
kingdom. which is so soon to be one Of
the most potent world powers, would
rapidly improve.
From the Baltimore Sun.
Whatever may be the motive Of our
government I'm releasing China from the
payment Of more than half Of the in
dcmnity due the United States, the act
There is a grotesque incongruity in send
ing funds and food 10 China 10 relieve
famine victims and compelling the Chinese
government 20 pay US an indemnity which
we do not need and, perhaps, are not en-
titled 20.
From the Springfield Republican
There Is cause for national pride in the
announcement that President Roosevelt
viii recommend to Congress that China
be asked 10 pay less than half the indem-
nifty originally required Of her as q result
Of our losses sustained during the Boxer
outrages in 1900. II Congress acts on the
Presidents recommendation the whole
episode Of the indemnity will be a bright
page in the history Of our foreign rela-
tl0ns.
Prom the Plrldsiphia Ledger
Americans may we'll take great salts
faction I'm this maEnanim0us policy on
the part OF the government. II is well,
however. to remember that. unusual as
such acts Of governmental raagnanImity
may be, the action IN this case was no
more than common honesty and fairness
demanded.
From The New Y1rs Globe
We are a commercial people, and love
the almighty dollar, but we don't Ike
70 make money when thus crusading.
Thus II was that the pledge as 10 Cuba
was kept 20 the letter-thus it is that
Secretary Root follows in the footsteps
Of his predecessor as 10 China.
From the Sew York Tribune.
This act Of our government will doubt
less be appreciated at Its full value by
China. and ought 20 do much 20 confirm
Chinese confidence in the sincere and
disinterested friendship of this country.
From the AGlraukse Sentinel
There VIII be TO smell Of piracy on
single dollar Of the indemnity money
due 10 MS from China. Uncle sam wants
his Just dues-nO more, no less.
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The Washington herald., 1907-06-21

Money talks in June" says an edi-
torial headline in the ST. Louis Republic.
Have you noticed any particular increase
In the noise?
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Dir. Wiley and Morasses.

Dr. Harvey ". Wiley chief of the Bu-
reaU Of Chemistry. Department Of Agri-
culture will find that he has another
fight on his hands when he returns from
his wine-sampling trip abroad The sugar
trade Of the South is resentful OF the doc
tors asseveration that the use Of mo-
iasses is deleterious to health. Natural
ly, such a pronouncement had n tendency
to iaiure the cane-growlng business. and
prominent sugar men deCides 70 make a
test. Negro prisoners in the parish prs
on at New Orleans were the subjects OF
the experiments. which are declared to
have shown that mOlasses instead Of be-
ing injurious. builds M the human Sys-
ten, enriChes the blood and aids in the
digestion of other foods. II is estimated
that if these tests had not been made.
and DR.. Wiley's statements had been al
lowed 20 go unchallenged, the planters cf
Louisiana would have been subjected 20
an annual loss Of approximately 5000, 900.