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The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
CuIberson on Expert Testimony.

Senator CUlbcTSOn. Of Texas. discussing
the Thaw case, and especially the expert
testimony relating TO insanity and brain
storm. said.
with due Difference. I suppose 7
haven't proper respect for expert medical
testimony. In preparing for the bar 1
studied medical Jurisprudence and thought
it constituted an essential part of a COM
plete education for the legal profession
But this idea was soon shattered by
actual experience The first criminal
case of importance in which I was en-
gagged with older counsel a negro named
Adam Telfair was indicted for the mur-
der of another negro near jefferson. Tex.
The State proved by direct and circum-
stantial testimony that the defendant
knocked the deceased off a mule with a
huge stick and killed him. The theory OF
the defense was that the deceased was
thrown from the mule and killed. Two
learned physicians testified for the de-
Tense that they had examined the body of
the deceased; that he had carries of the
vortebTae, a gradual disintegration of the
bones, which caused death in the fall
from the mule This testimony of learned
men greatly impressed not only the Coun-
sci for the defense. but also the court
and the jury, and the verdict was only
for murder in the second degree, with two
years in the penitentiary.
THAT afternoon I went with the senior
counsel to the jail TO consult Adam about
a motion for a new trial When II was
explained 10 him that while. under the
law of Texas. he could not, on another
trial be convicted of a higher Offense
than murder in the second degree Yet the
jury might send him to the penitenuary
fer a longer term than two years, he
said Excuse me. excuse me. gemmen.
It's all right. may be, bout dat carries
OF de bone, but ] knows mo- dan dem
doctors how dat nigger was Bised.
Thanking yOu and begging your pardon,
I'll serve dem two years at Huntsville
Since then my faith in expert medi-
cal testimony has not been so great.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
4 Railway Change OF Front.


The rush of the railroad interests to
the cover OF the Federal government is
one of the most remarkable episodes Of
CUR economic history. Resistance to
Federal regulations has suddenly become
acquiescence in it; President Roosevelt,
who has infused life into the theory and
practice of corporation control through
governmental agency, is now sought after
10y railway managers as a possible savior
az vested interests from the onslaughts Of
State legislation His vivid warning THAI
il corporations would not accept with
good grace the legitimate supervision Of
the government they would be confronted
with the rule of the mob. seems to have
been taken very seriously by our financial
magnates, to whose excited visions the
mob appears to have taken the tangible
form Of the State legislator.
Mr.. Harriman's wish is for closer CO.
operation between the government and
the railroads; Mr.. Morgan is seeking TO
have public anxiety allayed respecting the
relations of the government and the
railroads; AIr-YoakUm wants close
alliance between the railroads ana
-.
Federal control of all traffic, both
State and interstate. Mr.. Mellen, in
an address delivered a short time ago.
expressed preference for regulation by
the general government, rather than by
the states, although he criticised the
existing Federal rate law in severe terms.
But what can the President do to accom-
MEDIATE these gentlemen He is already
committed To a modification of existing
statutes so as TO permit traffic agree
lnents under Federal supervision, as Mr..
Hartman has frequently reminded us.
DO they really want the Federal govern
ment 10 go still further into the field of
railroad regulation and 10 absorb all the
powers now exercised by the States in
Eard thereto? We should hardly think
President strong nationalist as he is,
you'd be prepared to travel all the way
with our rapidly progressing railway
statesmen in that direction.
As even larger demand upon the Fed
eraI power is contained in the suggestion.
often heard in railroad circles, that the
President should do something 20 curb
the anti-corporation activities of State
deavor into which our Presidents have
not hitherto attempted TO enter Mr.
Roosevelt has been compelled TO take
notice of the proceedings Of the Califor-
mia legislature, and has used his influ-
ence 10 defeat measures pending therein
because they affected our foreign rela-
lions prejudicially. The precedent seems
to have no applicability to the railway
situation, for State railway legislation in
no wise injuriously affects the Federal
government nor is it likely 20 interfere
on conflict with Federal legislation on the
same subject-matter
The country will await with intense in
terest the outcome of the railway mag
Mates appeal TO the President Bristling
with suggestive possibilities of govern
mental action, the situation affords a new
opportunity for the manifestation of Mr..
Roosevelts genius i'm overcoming novel
eNigencies in statecraft.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
HIS ATTITUDE UNCHANGED.
President Has Nothing TO Add to His
Anti-third Term Statement.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Seven travelling men met last week In
Philadelphia hotel, and la the course Of
their conversation it was found that in
their travels they had covered every State
in the Union. The sentiment OF the
masses, without respect to politics. all
agreed that President Roosevelt should
be candidate for reelection. Mr. White
was delegated 10 write % President
Roosevelt the result of their observat tions.
and has received the following letter in
reply:
White House, March g. 1907
AIy Dear Sir: Your favor Cf the 5th instant has
been received. and the Presiden; thanks you for
writing While he appreciates your kindly scnti-
mcnt. he has nothing to edd % his statement is
sued the night OF his election i904. Very truly
yours. WILLIAM LOEB. Ir
Secretary President
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
An Effective Public Conscience.

From the VAN Street Journal
George W. Perkins, by refunding the
campaign contributions from the New
York Life. has made one of the largest
additions to the conscience fund in the
records Of modern business. But the sig
nificanCe Of this act, Commendable as II Is.
is not simply personal It marks a de-
cided advance in political morality and
corporate fidelity. It is also one Of those
acts that shows how effective in the long
run the public conscience is as a standard
of authority for the members of the COM
munity
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
4 Widely Quoted Paper.

From the Salisbury u. c. Evening Post.
The Washington Herald is paper less
than six months old and issued seven
mornings each week There is no paper
more quoted to-day and none whose quo
tations of its contemporaries gives the
reader the cream of the press in so con-
denSed a form
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Tnrin and Mortgages

From the New York World.
Congress has passed bill to make ii
easier for Filipinos to mortgage their
farms. which is all very we'll: but the
tariff act, TO which the country's honor
is pledged which would make Il less
necessary for them to borrow money.
hasn't Jared so we'll
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Read the Papers.

After the tortoise had beaten the hare
the latter insisted on giving out a state
mcnt to the press.
Il was overtrained. doped, double
crossed by my seconds and whang-
doodled by the umpire" explained he.
Thus, we see. that the hare was strict
ly abreast Of the times.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Let Me Into the Darkness Again.

1t has come at last
Our meetingi
This my dream through all the past
The lonely mshaIed years.
The yearuing tears.
And now-our greeting.
How I have pictured it-my hour supreme
Poor pitiful dream,
And n0w-i would forget
Our meeting
This cold. strange farce-shIs greeting.
I would have back the dream,
The lonely unsbared years
The yeaning teals
q God ] would forget
That We have met
Gertrude Huntington McGiaert, IN LipDineotts s.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Champion Close Man.

The groom asked the guests not TO
throw the rice they had bought
'SoIieitous for the bride, eh?"
"Not exactly. said If it was ali the
same To thcm, he'd take IL home for
future use"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Too Much Time wasted.

from the Boston Herald
1t is announced that the further delay
OF year in German tariff retaliation will
give Congress ample time" to make n
trade agreement It isn't time" Congress
wants; it's eternity.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Choice of AcguittaI

From the Milaaukee Sentinel
Murderers nowadays have a comforta-
bic latitude of choice between acquittal
because Of momentary insanity or un-
written law.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
How He Did II.


out in Indiana the other day Senator
James a. Hemenw0y of that State, eel
ebrated his forty-sexenth birthday. An
old neighbor who has known the states
man all his lfe said TO him:
Jim. 1 can remember when you We're
a newsboy here ia Boonvine and used
20 sell me papers. and I didn't see any
Senatorial possibilities sticking out on
you then. How did you get up 90 the
Senate. anyhow
You saw me working and hustling
then. didn't you? inquired the Senator,
adding. That's the only way ] can an
swer your question"
Mr. Hemenway belongs 20 that coterie
of Senators who make few set speeches.
but who do their work quietly and effec-
lively in the committee rooms. AS a mem
Der Of the House, he was for years Uncle
Joe Cannon's chief lieutenant on the great
Committee on Appropriations. and Ire
then mastered important subjects of leg
islation which equipped him for his serv-
Ice IN the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
AL the Graft.

Almost any artist can paint Washing
ton or Napoleon with fair success. The
trouble begins when he tries to satisfy
McSmith or O'J0nes.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
On a Crowded Car.

The Bad Nan sits and never secs
The lady standing by his knees;
He reads bis paper with frown.
The Good Man he is different. far.
Fer when upon crowded car.
You cannot keep a Good Man down.
Cleveland Leader
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
Jared Him.

A purist he,
A rustic she.
His nerves We're somewhat torn
When she did say
In artless way.
yes, Harold, / am yOurn."
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
No Freieht blockade.

From the New York Commercial.
There is one thing tolerably certain.
that if James J. Hill leaves the carrying
trade of the Pacific to the japanese the
goods vii! be delivered
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

South American revolutions are getting
TO be tame affairs. II our old friend Gen
Cribi-Uribi would couple himselves up
again and take the field, something might
be doing
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Somebody name not disclosed, is pre-
pairing to bring suit for the possession Of
the entire State of Delaware. Wonder if
Addicks Is after II again?
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
PREcEPT AND PRACTICE.

Children require the utmost care.
Osess racket bOysD
With all their whims we should forbear.
(You stop that noiseD
Their pats with roses we should strew
In infanthood
Gessie, if 1 come there to you,
I'll beat You goodD
How sweet to watch their minds unfold
AS years go by!
(You kids win do as you are told.
Or I'll know whyJ
Children should be caressed, and led.
We should invite
Jane, put those little imps to bed!
| want to write1
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
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A White House Regret.

Wute. write. write.
Til the COWS come over the lea.
And I would that my pen could utter
Bat no single pen can utter
The thoughts that arise IN me.
PUCK.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

now actually losing money because of
their unpreparedness to handle the busi-
ness.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Senator Carmack went straight from
presiding at the ship-subsidy funeral to
Ofliciate as best man at his cousins we'd
ding There is no doubling the Senator's
versatility.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
From the Wesf.

FROM the W est.
II is an Interesting circumstance that
the men 20 whom President Roosevelt is
listening attenuvely and looking forward
10 with pleasure for advice on the rail-
road question are Westerncrs by develop
ment The three whom J. Pierpont Nor
gan recommended 20 the Presidents con-
sideraton ar the White House conference
Monday night-President McCrea. of the
Pennsylvania; President Newman. Of the
New York Central and President MeIlen,
OF the New Hayen-are essentially prod
ucts Of the Western school OF rairoadug.
1t is true that Dir. McCre8. who recently
succeeded the late A. j. Cassatt as presi-
dent Of the Pennsylvania has nearly all
F.s life been connected with that great
corporation. but his longest and most
important service for the company was
performed as executive head of its lines
west 0f Pittsburg. thus bringing him in
intimate contact with the men and meth
DDS of Western railr0ading Mr. Mellen
was graduated into the presidency of the
New Haven road from James J. HiIrs
severe school Mr.. Newman, KentUckian
by birth. mastered the problem Of trans
p0rtation in Texas. as did also. by the
way. Oscar Murray. now president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio
There preceded Mr. Morgan to the
White House only few hours Monday
another Western railroad man whose
progress has been steadily upward, since
less than twenty years ago he was
local commercial agent for one Of the
Gould railroads At San Antonio. Tex
Benjamin +. YOakum. Mr.. Yoalzum is
now the master spirit Of the Rock Island
Frisco systems. being chairman Of the
board Of this important combination Of
transportation interests While maintain
ing his headquarters i'm New York. he
keeps q sharp eye on every railroad de-
veloDment in the West and it is known
that he has about matured q gigantic
scheme OF railroad cnQuest in Mexico
that when consummated. will make him
one of the most potent factors in the
transportation equation Of this continent.
Mr.. Yoazum IS more nearly in harmony
with President Roosevelts railroad policy
than any other of the big transportation
magnates is known TO be
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

The Teddy bears are TO be put in comic
opera. 1t was unreasonable to believe
that their good luck would continue for
ever
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Mr. John W Gates is reported TO have
recently lost a paltry $3,Oo0,0Oo by being
on the wrong side OF the market II must
annoy a sport Ike Mr.. Gates 10 have
these little transactions heralded broad
cast as they are
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Several very happy matches were made
on the last Philippine trip chaperoned by
Secretary Taft He is planning another
soon. A word to the wise, &c
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Lord Charles Beresford says the nation
that spends money for battle ships is but
paying the premium on a peace policy.
But does the nation ever get the policy
paid up2
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

1T is wise 20 let sleeping ancestors
lie" says the Philadelphia Ledger. They
do frightfully. some of them: If they
didn't the pedigrees of some of the smart
set would look rather different from
what they DO now.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Uncle joe Cannon is said TO have
danced at "a birthday party at San Juan.
Extraordinary conduct at San Juan has
made one President
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

The Kaiser says mis- soldiers prefer hot
tea 10 beer That's what the Kaiser says
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
often Happens.

IF you want to see a sad wag-"
''Yes?"
Happen in some time when the staff
is stuck and can't think of a
joke
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

The Milwaukee Free Press continues 20
crow about the City's new wateTworks
Undoubtedly Milwaukee is having d hard
time getting over the novelty Of real.
workable Waterw0rks.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

One of the alieuists now prominent in
the public eye has delivered "a highly
technical opinion regarding circular in
sanity. II is hard 20 untWist but the
victim invariably acts as if he had wheels
in his head
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
All Fixed.

What viii you do when women run
thngs?"
start Gentleman's Home Magazine -
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Emperor Williams reported wonderful
GOODNESS" and truly imperial bravery,
when recently attacked by a madman,
has suffered a slight shock with the fur
ther statement tlsat he didn't know any
thing at all about it until il was all over
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

A Georgia Congressman was greeted by
his constituents, upon his return from the
short session. with a brass band playing
When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
His friends evidently took cognizance Of
the fact that he no longer Travelled on a
pass.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
MEN AND THINGS.
How Many snrviyef

HOW Many sufYfNeg
A paragraph is going the rounds Of the
press to the effect that the only two sur
viving delegates TO the convention that
first nominated Abraham Lincoln for
President are Nathaniel " Voorhees,.
the octogenarian. father Of former Gov.
Foster NJ. Voorhees,, Of New Jersey, and
Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom Senator Cul-
lon stated to a representative Of this
newspaper yesterday that ne was not
deiegats to the first Lincoln convention,
though he was there as a spectator. This
part Of the aged and highly respected
New Jerseyite's statement being posi-
lively disproved, II is now in order to as
certain, if possible how many Of the men
who participated IN the historic conyen-
tion in question are still alive. AT last
accounts there We're scores Of men living
who attended the first national conven-
ton of the Republican party. which pre-
ceded by at least four years the conven-
ton that nominated Mr Lincoln in 1860
II Is, therefore, not reasonable TO suppose
that there is now only one survivor Of the
Lincoln convention, as would seem 20
be the case in view Of Mr. Voorhees,
claim.
1t would be interesting to learn definite
y the number Of men still living who
helped nominate MT Lincoln. Senator
Cullom yesterday was unable to recall,
oh-hand, any Of their names or States.
Hughes an AIuEuuus
Gov. Hughes, Of New York. Is claimed
by a greater number Of college alumni as
sOclauons than is perhaps the executive
OF any other State. While a guest at the
Cornell dinner the other night ia New
York, he was nailed as d son Of that
college. only a week or so before the
Brown alumni claimed him for their own.
As a matter Of fact the governor can be
claimed by at least four institutions Of
learning. He started his college career
at Colgate, stayed there only two years
and then went to Brown lie took the
law course at Columbia, and then became
Ia Cornell man by occupying a lecture
chair there for couple of. years or SO.
one Of the few men In public life who
can rightfully be claimed By as many
colleges as are claiming Gov Hughes is
Representative John Sharp Williams, of
Mississippi. After attending numerous
private schools the AIississippian was
matriculated in turn at the Kentucky
Military Institute. the University OF the
South. at SeWanee. Tenn. the University
Of Virginia and the University u Heidel-
berg. Germany
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

1sr. G-.<silly Cook formerly Of this city.
now member OF the New York bar. Is
here ON important legal business in behalf
of the importing trade of New York.
Speaking of the political situation IN the
Empire State. 1Ir. Coax said, New York
Republicans are practically unanimous in
their desire for the denomination of Presi-
dent Roosevelt The administration eN-
pose OF the Hartman and other vast ma
nipulations of corporate interests has add
ed greatly to the Presidents popularity
throughout the entire State. Gov. Hughes
is unqUestionably growing greatly .n the
peoples estimation. His warfare against
corrupt and incompetent public ofhclals
has won for him the confidence and sup
port OF the Independent element, as well
as the great majority of his party. LOOK
oW for him as q Presidential quantity II
Mr.. Roosevelt will not accept a renomi-
nation.
Mr.. Cook was counsel for the late
Cuban revolutionary junta in New
York Cuba wants, and must have,
a strong permanent protectorate to IN
sure a stable government before foreign
capital viii further invest in Cuba Her
salvation is dependent on the protection
cur soldiery there insure to life and prop
erty. The intelligent members Of the
Liberal party keenly appreciate this and
are quietly augmenting the protectOrate
sentiment throughout Cuba. Alfredo
Zayas, prominently mentioned as the LIB
eraI candidate for the Presidency. is
pre-eminentIy fitted by education and ex-
perience for the office His election would
be a happy soluticR of the political tur-
moil
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Il am not afraid OF tainted money
says Gen. Booth But IN the same breath
ne confesses that he is terribly shy
Of il
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

aunt Alice Hawkins had four dozen
eggs TO freeze on her last week says "a
rural Missouri exchange Alice. sit by
the fire.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Montana has passed a law requiring
boarding-house keepers TO print "A list of
the articles entering into the composition
Of the hash. There is a little joker in
the law, however, as it is wei understood
that the boarders cannot spare the time
TO read the list
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Senator Spooner might have followed
the example of some Of his colleagues who
are serving the corporations while re-
tanning their seats in the Senate" SAYS
the Birmingham Age Herald Yes. he
might have done so. but he didn't: and
that accounts for the very high regard in
which ne is held throughout all the land.
regardless of PARTY
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

There is one splendid thing about that
H0nduras-Nicaragua war; both sides in
variably win the battle.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Instead of apprOpriating S00.c000CO. IL
seems that the short session Of Congress
only appropriated $gl9SN050 This looks
considerably more Ike a bargain.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Men like Shonts win out. says Mr..
Homer Davenport. II seems q pity.
though tnat they should consider it
necessary to get out in order 20 win out.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

There IS no gain without loss" says
the Baltimore American. How about the
adjournment of Congress-
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Says an Alabama contemporary: "The
legislature has adjourned until summer
when it viii meet again and complete It's
destruction" We are doubtful whether
this has reference TO the finish Of the
legislature OF the state.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Mr.. TiLlmaH is said to be inconsolable
over Mr.. Spooner's resignation. He prob
ably realizes that no one else can get him
going good and strong.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Uncle joe has evidently renewed his
youth" says the Baltimore sun. Re
newed?-nothing, He never lost it,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Look out for grip germs, advises A
physician. And yet it does seem that SO
able-bodied germ might look out for
Itself
The Washington herald., 1907-03-13

Fish can hear" according to the wise
man on the New York Mail. Then. un-
doubtedly, they must also blush at times
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1907-12-13

In the injunction proceedings
held last week before Judge
Parker here Of the Hanover Bes-
semer lrone Ore Association VS.
The Colorado Fuel & Iron Co.,
the case was dismissed and a
compromise entered into between
the contending parties to the
suit. The c. F. 81. Co. will
continue mining iron ore on Un-
ion Hill for period of one year,
after which time they will con-
fine their operations to the east
side of Hanover Gulch. The
Bessemer Association will then
develop their Union Hill proper
ties and this will undoubtedly
result in opening up one of the
greatest copper mines on the
continent.