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The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
The Verdict in the Beccher Case.

Editor The Washington Herald.
As to Dr. Crofuts statement that the
jury in the case Of the trial of Mr.. Beech
er stood three for Mr.. Beecher. and nine
for Mr.. Tilton, we have the authority Of
Or. Lyman Abbott I'm his work, Henry
Ward Beecher. a Sketch Of His Career. "
&c, page 81, that the jury stood as fol-
lows: Nine for unconditional acquittal.
one for unconditional conviction, and two
who voted on some ballots for conviction,
on others for acquittaL" Many Of us re-
member now firmly his church stood by
him through all the charges. Tt is a mat
ter Of history that the Congregational
council, after a session Of several days,
extended To Mr.. BeeCher the Christian
fellowship Of the churches and. without a
dissenting voice. expressed the confidence
OF the council in his integrity.
NATHANIEL FREEMAN
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Bliss aud Mckinley.

A copy of the White House painting Of
President Mckinley has been made for
Cornelius \. Bliss by ". ID. Murphy, and
lt has been given by SIR Bliss 20 the
Union League Club Of New York This is
only one Of the many evidences Of anec-
ton for the late President manifested in
an transformations way by Mr. Bliss. The
New Yorker served but a short time I'm
She Mckinley Cabinet as Secretary Of the
Interior. leaving because OF his dlstaste
Tor actual personal participation in public
affairs. He IN no sense sought the ap-
poiutmeut, and consented 20 accept IL only
after Mr. Mckinley had assured him that
within q short time he could surrender it
should De finally decide that he did not
Ike tho service. But his abrupt leaving
the Interior Department interfered tn no
way with the extremely cordial relations
between Mr.. Bliss and the President
This was evidenced by the New Yorker
agreeing % assume full responsibility for
raising the campaign fund I'm 1890 At the
Philadelphia convention in that year
Mark Hanna and the other Mckinley
managers did not agree 20 the nomination
OF Gov. Roosevelt for Vice President until
they had. through the mediation by Pres
ide7t Mckinley, over the long-distance
telephone. secured from 1Ir Bliss the
positive promise that he would consent 90
serve as treasurer OF the Republican
National Committee. At the personal So
licitation of President Roosevelt in 1904,
Mr. Bliss agreed again 10 serve his party
in that capacity, although the personal
relations between himself and Mr.. Roose-
welt are by no means as cordial as they
were between himself and President Nc
Klniey.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
TAMPERING WITH TRIPLES.
IN the Houston Post
DOUGHNUT DAY.

If 7 could dip into the jar
Where mothers big, round doughnuts are
or leastwise where they used % be,
Z 'TW0uld bee a sweet old world 10 me,
Sneak I'm an drop a d0ughnut in
Ny pocket. then sneak out agin
An gnaw IL down in my own nook,
Under the elms that overlook
The ROAD that winds up hin an down,
And far or WrigElcs into town.
Just Ike a dusty, yellow snake.
Then wipe the crumbs ali off an make
Another sneak beneath that ia,
I'd De a happy sort OF kid.
. To my ijce a d5ughnut round
Dropped into b0liu fat an Drowned
Just the right shades a thing Of JOY
To touch the heart Of man or boy,
| know my dad used 90 come IN
The kitchen with snsaky grim
Sneak "a red-hOt one and 60 way.
Whilst mother fused on doughuut day
But mothers fussln' was the kind
Nobody in the world would mind,
There was q twinkle I'm her eyes
That took the edge from her replies,
An on her lips the sweetest smile
Thet c0axed a feller an the while.
That Coaxed him 20 just nelp himself
From doughaut jar OF pantry shelf.
The way to show you liked her stuff.
An please her, was 20 cat enough
To founder YOU, 7 think I stole
Them doughnuts them days rim an hole
Because Il boy has got a feel
That anything he has % steal
Tastes "a lot better than a great
Big heap Of them piled on his plate.
An ia steal them an day am she
Meal times. would turn her eyes on me
An say. THAT boy. upon my word.
Don't eat enough 10 keep "a bird"'
I've Crinked champagne a little bit,
An I've a loviu' spot fer il;
An I've eat a quail served hot on toast
An liked IL. too. but Z liked most
Tho d0ughnuts that 7 swiped and took
Away where I could overlook
The road that winds around an down,
This way away of o. the town.
That way away 90 Uncle J0es.
As twisty as a serpent goes
An both ways of 10 that far world.
Where ali my future yet lay furled.
But with mo Jars whence one may take
D0ughnutg like mother used 20 make.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Competition AII-powcrfuI.

From the New YORK Times
He who first shortened the labor of
copyists by device. C movable types was
disbanding hired armies. and cashiering
most kings and senates, and creating a
whole new democratic world" said Car
lyle. He who shall first market cheaper
substitute for petroleum will accomplish
more than Presidents, Congresses. Com
missioners Of Corporations, Attorneys
General political capitalists. referendums.
and mass meetings can do toward
humbI!nS The pride of Standard Oil
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
How Corporations May Save Trouble

Frla, the Kansas Cit, star.
IF these great corporations deal fairly
with the public there will be no danger
that their field will De invaded 10y the
people. No such corporation. city, State,
or national. has ever been harassed by
public clamOr so long as it has given
good service az reasonable rates and has
minded its own business. tt is when
these concerns give poor service on the
one hand, and demand that dividends he
paid on large issues Of watered stock on
the other, and WREN they send lobbies 10
city councils. legislatures and TO Con-
gress 10 defeat the will OF the people
THAT the spirit of popular self-respect as
ser,s itself And If this spirit ever leads
the people to extremes. Il will not be be-
cause the public is inclined that way. but
because it will be driven to such excesses.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
The Worst Of American Cities.

IL Is not necessary 10 open once more
the matter Of the danger of war with
japan because of the mlsbehavior of
some toughs of San Francisco toward
some Japanese shopkeepers resident
there. There has been too much of such
talk already. creditable neither % our own
common sense nor TO that Of Japan. But
this most recent outrage only serves TO
attract the attention of the American peO-
pie to San Francisco, which is fast earn
ing the unenviable distinction OF being
the worst Of American cities. Chicago,
New York, and others to the contrary
notwithstanding.
The earthquake shook up more than
buildings in San Francisco, IL disclosed
conditions of dishonesty and graft that
have seldom been equaled. and the least
satisfactory phase Of the situation is that.
instead of getting better. conditions seem
70 be getting worse. There can be no ex-
planatiOn Of the present state of affairs I'm
the city by the Golden Gate. save that
the most evil and most radical element Of
Its citizenship is in temporary control.
running its business. strangling its chances
for prosperity. and hampering industry
1t is all the more stupid when we consid-
er how many eager rivals for the Pacific
trade san Francisco has-enterprising and
cleanly governed cities which will be only
too glad 20 take care Of the commerce
which San Francisco seems 90 be losing
1t has been only few months since
San Francisco brought herself TO the DO
sition practically of defying the authori-
ties Of the United States. then came the
graft disclosures which bid fair 20 put
many prominent thieves in prison. Now
conditions OF life there seem TO be almost
impossible. The irresponsiblcs are in
power; the mayor they elected is under
Indictment capital is becoming afraid. q
mockery is being made OF law and order.
II is time for "a msn 20 arise" IN San
Francisco who will bring her to her
senses, rc-est3bIish order. decency. and
honesty. and allow what was one Of the
most picturesque and beautiful cities m
the world 10 regain something Of her old
fame. Prosecutor Heney and his sup
porters. including the better class OF clyi-
zens, are working in that direction. II
remains 90 Doe seen what measure Of
success VIII attend their efforts.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
An rnmlstal.nhIe Sentiment.
Frcm The ThiaIelphia Prlss.


Nevertheless. there is a sentiment for
tariff revision. as shown by ,Ae facts
70 which We have adverted. When so
conservative man as Speaker Cannon
recognizes the duty Of conforming TO new
conditions, the current Of feeling cannot
be mistaken. The very recognition Of the
obligation and the proposal to fulfill it
when it can be done with the least fric-
tion IN business or in politics will take it
out of the field Of issues.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
4 DcceiVer.

HE said he would keep asking me 10
marry him until I consented"
Wasn't that nice?"
L thought so, and, of course, I re-
fused him the first time he asked"
And the second and third and"
There wasn't any second and third
time
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
A Platform, but No Candidate.

From the Houston Post.
Tariff for revenue, retrenchment. regu-
lation Of corporations properly belonging
nance by the States Of their reserved
powers, the inviOlability OF the Constitu-
tion either at home or abroad. all con-
stitute a group Of demands which will no
doubt appeal to the judgment Of the coun-
try, and the candidate should be a man
who can unite discordant factions.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
May p, 1901
Lenders More Power Than Machine

From the New York World
The American people are hungry for
honest, intelligent. sincere political lead
ership. When they find a man whom they
of any political organization that stands
in his way or their way. No matter how
well a machine is organized or how cum
ming its maniDulators. the machine can
govern only during periods of popular in
difference. The man who wins and holds
the confidence of the people can always
beat the hnsses-
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city tempo
rarily should have The Washington Herald
mailed 20 them. Addresses sill be changed
as often as requested. You cannot keep
fully informed about affairs in Washington
unless your paper follows sou.
Before leaving. mail or telephone your
address 20 this Office.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Satisfying Her.

Did you ever perform any great or
heroic act?"
Yep"
Then why didn't you say something
about it when Mrs. Jones was Dragging
about the bravery OF Jones?"
Il don't feel like Dragging about it."
What was it. Id like 10 know
L married 20
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Feels Sure About II.

From the Boston Herald.
The conflict is likely 10 he between the
extreme radicalism Of Bryan and the pro-
gressive conservatism of Taft And the
result of such contest can hardly be con-
sidered doubtful
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
ANYTHING tn please.

Gen. Kuroki thinks blonds beautiful.
How long is he going 10 stay?' in
quired the dark damsel.
"Oh. several weeks
Il believe III be one.'
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Having already hopelessly alienated the
Ananias vote Mr. Roosevelt is now de-
termined to drive from his standard the
takers This may be all very well. from
a certain standpoint, but persistence
along this line is liable 10 reduce the
Roosevelt following to a highly respect
able but hopelessly ineffective minority.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

This silly season is breeding the queer
est fish liars cTer known. The New
Haven Journal and Courier declares that
Connecticut trout are so small that the
fishermen use feas for bait.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

many fold by the transfer of the rail-
roads, telegraphs. and telephones to the
government? If those in control of the
party In power were to coalesce with
such an enormous number Of government
employees development not only p0ssi-
BILE. but extremely probable-what chaLce
would there be to prevent that party re-
naming In Office permanently? On the
other hand, how would the labor element
relish such laws as that which Hungary
is endeayoring to enact?
This is by no means a protest against
labor organizations. It is merely a sug-
gestion. based on some slight knowledge
of American political tendencies, of what
might occur if this government owned
the railroads and other public utilities.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

King Alfonso is said to be anxious to
buy an island somewhere. However, we
assume it is not worth while to offer him
Luzon az bargain.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

At the convention Of the colonial pre-
miers in England no two Of them AZ
pear 20 have been able 20 agree abe Il
anything. The gathering probably re-
sembled an up-t0-date Democratic pow
WOW
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

"Cncle Joe" declares that he recently
dined with the President and Secretary
Taft. and that not word of politics was
uttered. As a political joker. Uncle Joe"
is easily the Republican Mark Twain.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
ONfrMnrlIPH.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Standard Oil attorneys could hardly be
/ blamed if they were to strike for shorter
hours and more pay.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Says the Emporia Gazette. "Thc Rooss.
veit third-term talk comes usually from
the hand-shakers and the pollyfoxes. d
What is a 'pollyfox?" Surely not q
nature faker?'
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

man. has petitiOned for a divorce What
the trouble is we do not know. but n
mere desire 20 change her name wouldn't
be altogether unreasonable grounds.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

"Damnum absque iniuria." said Sena-
tor Pcttus when asked his opinion con-
cerning the Brownsville proceedings. The
phrase will sound good to the average
newspaper reader. whether he under
stands its meaning or not.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

The reported downfall Of Pete" as
terrorizer Of undesirable citizens win be
welcome news 20 politicians with an un-
Controllable desire to visit Oyster Bay
during the coming summer
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

I'VE seldom tire Of listening to our
praise says the Baltimore American.
Perhaps one reason for this is because
the greater part Of il is reserved for
our obituary notices and tombstone in
scriptions.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

At Teneriffe the women frequently wear
the same hat for ten or fifteen years
This is merely "a floating news item. and
may have been put out by some enterpris-
ing real estate dealer OF that community.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

A man in an Indiana pOOrhOuse claims
TO have written half of "Ben-Hur." Even
if this he true he ought not to expect
any one to make a b0theration about il
until he has been dead about fifty years
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

It is claimed that a submarine has
been perfected that can stay under water
'twenty-fOur hours or twenty-four years. d"
Still, even after a twenty-fOur year trip
there doubtless would be Thaw cases
Brownsville rows, and canal squabbles
10 hear about
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

The Houston Post tells of a carload OF
Texas hens that laid enough eggs en-
route to Chicago to pay the freight on the
shipment. Il evidently pleases the hens
immensely to be shipped out of Texas.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

An Iowa man charged with having
seventeen wives says "all Of my wives
love me, and l love them" Think Of
eighteen souls with hut single thought
and eighteen hearts that beat as one.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
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The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Gen. KuroH is reported % have won
$40 on horse race I'm New York recently.
California doubtless viii seize upon this
90 prove that even he could not refrain
from dabblng i'm the race question.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Forward, straw-lid brigade"' SAYS the
Los Angeles Express. Unfortunately for
the said brigade up this way. IL is ueces-
sarily a little backward
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
No Dnnhf.

After springs htful fever Wen work
bettcr
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

The lady bugs do not seem particularly
anxious 20 eat the green bugs. Ii may yet
become necessary 10 serve the green bugs
with MayOnuaise dressing.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

a Kentucky contemporary runs a fish
erman's column sort of combined
clearing house and safety-valye for the
community.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Mr.. Jacob Ris says a visit to the White
House is as good as going TO church.
You could not make Senator Tillman be
lieve that such is the case, however.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE DETECTED CRATER.

Between gurgles and groans
He most cheerfully owns
His guilt.
And talks with q whine
OF the capitol rine
They built.
Ger the face of the land
Go his bellOwings, and
His walls.
But the thought he can't bear,
As you're probably aware,
OF jails.
He swears with a bawl
That he will tell all
Ware such
II is merely a sell
For what does he tell?
Not much.
Query.
THE boat is late"
YES"
wait. and we'll see it docked."
For being late?"
Fragile Ferdy.
'Ferdy has changed his brand of gum.
'Why?"
Found something that doesn't bite the
tongue, believe"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

ABE Hummel says the truth is not
known in the Dodge case. Unless we
mistake that Is the very thing for which
they sent ABE" 10 BlackweWs Island.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

plain Smith was good enough for
Pocahontas.' says the indianapolis Sun
Nevertheless, she married John Rolfe, who
IS reputed TO have been a very handsome
fellow
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Mr.. Watterson says he likes ginger
cakes. He is not the only man we
know Of with fOndness for snaps
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Rhode Island has a hen that "sines
like bird Evidently some poetical
fellow has been listening 70 her lay.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

The statement that chewing tobacco
makes men think does not, Of course,
affect the case Of Harry Lehr.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
Query.
Fragile FPFdy,
Keeping Warm.

When spring is cold
And bare the void,
No shivering for hers.
SO Nature says
As I'm she lays
A lovely set Of furze.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28
At the Matrimonial Bureal.

These ladies are all eligible
II hardly think l can 20 amiss.'
'Then, how about a nice, affectionate
WlGder7"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

The New Willard is the temporary home
Of some of the noted transportation men
Of the country. members of the American
Railway Association. who are meeting In
Washington in connection with their duty
rs collectors Of statistics for the asso-
citation Among those present are;
A. II. Plant. comptroller. Southern
Railway; NJ. 1. Bvers, chief engineer Of
maintenance Of way, Missouri Pacific
Railway; +. +. Knibloe, general agent
Buffalo Creek Railroad; c. H. QUero3u.
superintendent OF electrical equipment,
New York Central Railroad, d. F. Craw-
ford, general superintendent mOtivs
power, Pennsylvania Lines West of Pitts
burg; 2. a. WorthingJon. first vice presi-
dent and general manager Wheeling and
Lake Erie Railroad, and W f. Allen.
secretary
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Telephone Main sseo. Griy,'s Branch E'ahnns'J
The Washington herald., 1907-05-28

Representative James Kennedy, Of the
Youngstown (Ohiol district was seen at
the Raleigh yesterday. He has come
East with Mrs. Kennedy TO visit the
jamestown Exposition Asked as 10
the political situation IN his State M.
Kennedy said. The public mind is taken
up with two men. and only tWO-Ro1sevel-
and Taft If Mr. Taft should De the
candidate of his party. as we hope and
believe. he would carry Ohio 10y 10000
majority. The only man who could On
even better than that would be- Theodore
Roosevelt. for l think it an almost sure
thing he could carry it unanimously"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13

plTrssuRG Will TAKE RAPID
STRIDES FORWARD Is ZION
AND sTEEL Trade

PTFTsBuRG p Ans N AsFe
s 10 DANGER. Inile dilts o Il ne els:
tant fatnrs that Pitts6grg - take
!. BACKYARD step Il az iroa az stes
4ade becauss II tie construed 9nSpt
ths GarryS ana Dulath plants q the Ual-
tea States Steel Gorp1ra3ou onStAs
other hand TIE priaripal interest IL
the steel tTade Is preparing % Eaks
lads district more Of 4 factor than
eyer.
Since the first o. the year the Steel
Cooperation has appropriated sss-
100000 for new eonst e5ol. Of which
something IKE $4,000 e0g IS a eda.
nection With the plants IA the North
west This leaves sis.oeo.ooo for cor
strnction ii the Pistsburg and other
districts. which means that the great
er part Of that amount Is to Be spent
| IN this immediate vicinity.
Before the Northwestern mills we're
planned, in order that the corporation
might nave a source u production IL
easier reach Of the rapidly growing
market. it was spending at the rate
Of s25. ooo, 900 q year in the Ptsts6urg
district for Improvements and extern
lstous. The enormous demand frun
the west made 1t necessary 70 provide
flor new production IN that Territory,
but the corporation did not lose sight
Of the fact that It's principal center
was Pittsburg and trade would grart-
tate to this place.
AS the appropriation Of Sls,0oOlVo0
has been have during half Of the year
It can readily be seen that more mon.
ey than ever Is being set aside for
work in Pittsburg and vicinity. II the
appropriations are continued It win
mean an annual allotment Of S3slo9O..
900 for the Pittsburg district, or con.
dderably more than half a million a
week.
1t Is known that the corporation has
ia hand a number Of important i'm.
proYements and extensions the De.
talls Of which have not been ahlOtnc'
ed. Among the most pressing work
at present is the blast furnace con-
struetion being carried on IN Du.
quesne.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-13
CHAPTER Xxx.
rh. cohort, d Judae lynch.

The Cohorts Of Judge Lynch.
Hampton staggered blindly to his
feet looking down on the motionless
body. For a moment the room ap-
peared to swim before his eyes, and
he clutched at the overturned table
for support Then, as bis senses re-
turned, he perceived the figures OF .
number Of men jamming the narrow
doorway. and became aware Of their
loud excited voices. Back to his be-
pumbed brain there came with a rush
the whole scene, the desperation OF
his present situdon. he had been
found alone with the dead man. Those
men when they came surgtng in at
tracted by the noise of strife, had
found him lying on Slayin, his hand
elutching the klIfehilt- he ran his
ewes owe. their horriaed faces, and
knew instantly they held him the muir.
derer.
The shock Of this discovery steadied
him. He realized the meaning. the
dread. terrible meaning. for he knew
the west, its fierce, impIacable spirit
Of vengeance, Its merciless code Of
lynch.laW. The VigiIantes Of the min
ing camps were to him an old story;
more than once he had Witnessed
their work, BEEN eognizant Of their
power. This va no time 70 pariey o.
8 hesitate. b Erahbed The loadsd