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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
THE new POSTMASTER
GENERAL.
The Presidents Ideal Of q Man Of Wealth
and Education, Who Bows to the PEG.
pies Wish to Serve Them.

In the new Postmaster-General one
can perhaps come as near to President
Roosevelt's ideal of what a rich man
should do to serve his fellow-men as is
possible in the living flesh. At any
rate, George Won L. Meyer is very
finished example of type. the type to
which the President himself belongs
the energetic, intelligent, educated and
patriotic rich. The President likes to
see rich man who is not afraid to sub
NIT his political fate to vote of his
fellow-citizens, and that is what Mr..
Meyer has done repeatedly. The Presi-
dent likes to see rich man ambitious,
but he also likes to see rich man bold
ly assert his principles when he goes
before the people for election to office,
and Mr.. Meyer has always done that.
He has stood for something of impor-
lance to the public welfare every time
he has been before the people, and in
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his home State, Massachusetts,, he is
given credit for some legislation for the
control of quasi-public corporations
that Is regarded as a model by pub
licists.
But what is possibly the finest thing
about the new Postmaster-General is
his faith in the future of the United
States. OF German ancestry, he is
American thru and thru. He believes
in American Institutions, and he talks
his belief with the frank boldness Of a
solid, substantial man who feels sure Of
himself and gleries in the principles he
upholds. Official circles here in Wash
ington abound in stories Of how demo-
cratic friendliness and sturdy American
ism won him the personal esteem Of
both King Of Italy and the German
have become fond of Mr.. Meyers So
ciety, and to have thoroly enjoyed his
American viewpoint of public questions.
There are many things in the career
of Mr.. Meyer as American ambassador
to Germany that pleased President
Roosevelt. His prodigious tact in max
ing and holding firm friends in high
places gave Mr.. Meyer a vast fund of
valuable Information regarding world
other ambassador has ever turned in
so much information of the first i'm
portance.
Not the least interesting portion of
Mr.. Meyers connection with politics is
that before ne became an ambassador.
His Introduction to politics came about
thru an attempt of a street railway
company to get a franchise thru Bea-
con street in Boston without paying the
city anything for it or making any val
liable concession. Beacon street was
the sole remaining great artery running
from the center of the city out into the
suburbs not occupied by the street rail-
way company, and when Mr.. Meyer
found the company determined to grab
1t he went into politics to defeat it.
That was about II years ago. The
campaign he made led to his election
to the City Council. the lower legisla-
tive body in the Boston City Govern
ment, and his subsequent elevation to
the Board of Aldermen by his appre-
ciative fellow-citizens.
From the Board of Aldermen Mr..
Meyer went to the State Legislature on
his record, and was at once made q
| member of the Railroad Committee. He
took up the study of the subject Of sane
control of railroads, and worked with
such intelligence and success that ne
was made Chairman of the committee
and later Speaker of the House. The
result Of his efforts was a railway law
which is quoted by many as one which
Congress can do no better than to ma
tfonalize for the benefit of the whole
country.
In the meanwhile Mr.. Meyer was
rapidly becoming prominent in his
State, and this resulted in his election
as member of the National Republican
Campaign Committee. a place he filled
for eight years. He was also Chairman
of the Massachusetts Paris Exposition
Managers. In 1900 President Mckinley
appointed him ambassador to Italy, and
| he remained at that post until his ap-
pointment as ambassador at st. Peters
! hurR I'm March 1Q0S
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A few are not so enthusiastic. Repre-
sentatives Mann. of Chicago; Mccall. Of
Massachusetts. Republicans, and Burle-
son. of Texas, Democrat, think there ia
much room for improvement. None OF
them are opponents of the canal. They
believe it is going to be built. They are
certain the American people will never
permit the enterprise to be failure.
Their criticisms are based on the ex-
travagance with which the work is be-
ing done. Excessive prices are being
paid. The cost of excavating is be-
lieved to be excessive The Government
has to pay more, just as it is found by
experience that the Government has to
pay more for anything 1t undertakes
than a private firm would have to pay.
While the Administration statesmen,
having had a free trip down and back,
extol the glories of the construction
work and the magnitude with which
dirt is flying and the good spirits of
laborers and officials, they do not take
into account that they have been on the
Isthmus during the dry season. This is
the most favorable season of all the
year. 1t lasts but three months and
or the other nine months the work
has to be prosecuted under much great
er difficulties. But when everything
seems so rOseate and the dirt is flying
before great batteries of steam shOvels
J and an army of over 10000 diggers only
about half as much dirt is being ex-
| cavated daily as the French were ex-
cavating when they were trying to wed
the two oceans.
These more conservative and inde-
pendent men, after viewing the canal
carefully, think 1t impossible to COM
plete it for Is years. They say the con-
fidential estimates of the cost as made
on the Isthmus are not less than half a
billion dollars and perhaps as much as
a billion dollars. They say that many
! important changes in the plans must
be made and that the backs of the tax
payers will bend before the last spade
full of earth is moved and the waters
are Joined so that ships can float from
the Atlantic to the Pacific. They do not
doubt that the completed canal is as
sured, but say the American people
now might as well be let into the secret
of what the great project will cost in
| time and money.
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Served with the Sd U. $. CIV.

Editor National Tribune: have been
a reader of The National Tribune ever
since it was first published. The Ma
tional Tribune is still a welcome visitor
to our home each week. 1 enlisted in
Co. F. 33d Ohio. Sept. Z, 1861, to serve
three years. l was transferred to Co
l, Sd U. S. Cav, Feb. 4, 1868; was taken
prisoner Sept. 5, 1864. and confined in
the stockade near Tyler, Tex, until the
close of the war. l was honorably dis
charged June Is, 1865. l would like to
hear from any cOmrade who was con-
fined at Camp Ford from the Fall Of
1864 to the Spring of 1S65-William
Mexican, r. r. 1, Thurman, o.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
The Harriet Lane.

Capt. B. 8. Osbon, Secretary of the
Arctic Club, 132 East 23d ST., New York
riet Lane was most prominently identl-
fled with the history of the country
First she was assigned to the service of
the Prince of Wales. now Edward VII,
of Great Britain and ireland, during
his visit to the United States. She was
the first vessel of the Revenue Cutter
Service to be transferred to the Navy
during the war and was the flagship of
Porter's mortar fotilla in the attack
upon the forts below New Orleans. She
was the first vessel carried by boarding
by the Confederates on the Atlantic
coast. and the first and only revenue
cutter with her crew on board that took
part in the opening of hostilities be-
tween the Unionists and the Confed-
crates.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04

testimony in cases in different parts Of
the country. This work, largely OF
routine character, has been done by the
Commission heretofore.
The Administration Is also encourag-
ing the big railroad officials to come
down to Washington and talk it over"
It is believed this will dispel lot of
Misrepresentation. The Commissioners
have held aloof from the railroads, and
the officials of these great thorofares
have come to look upon the Commits
sion with more and more suspicion.
There are serious efforts now on both
sides to cooperate, and spirit of CO.
operation may help out very materially.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
Congratulations.

F. H. Grove, New York City, N. Y,
sends his heartiest congratulations on
The National Tribune's splendid work
In getting the McCumber bill thru. He
believes, and all the veterans of his ac-
National Tribune did more to influence
Congress than all the other papers in
the country.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
Reformed Spelling.

Editor National Tribune: OF course
as an old soldier, I am very much in.
terested in all matters treated in the
column of The National Tribune, but
being an old WORKOUT minister / have
not felt able to spare the subscription
price. However, since you have the
vim to use the reformed spelling wish
to help pay for it-Rev. G. A. Brown,
Oregon, Ill.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
He Don't Waste Words.

Editor National Tribune: Please in
sert in your paper that I, John P. Syl-
vester, served In the United States Navy
on the gunboat Ottawa and also in the
1ssth Pa, Co. A. and wish to say that
whatever comrade OF the Grand Army
has anything to do with erecting q
monument for any rebel soldier or rebel
officer ought to be hung.-John p. Syl-
Yester, Hyannis, Mass.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
Attention, 10th iii. Infantry.

Members of this old veteran regiment
wishing to secure the revised and new
history of this famous old organizat ton
can secure copy by sending their order
l, 1907.
There will only be a limited number
published to meet the orders.
Persons of the regiment seeing this
will please send their name and conf
pany and address. in order that the same
may appear in roster, even if you do not
wish to subscribe.
Pictures of all the officers of the regi-
ment and Generals under which the 10th
served will appear. The last speech Col
John a. Davis delivered to the regiment
at Bolivar. Tenn, only a few days before
his dea th-never published.
Write name plain, giving company and
residence.
Thomas B. Jones, Historian,
Gilbert Station, Iowa.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
GREAT MAJORITY GROW.
Death Claims the Father Of the Home
stead Law Idea-A Link Between the
Past and Present Snapped.

Galusha Grow is dead. And what
does that mean to the present genera
tion-even the last generation? No
more than the wind that losses the
peach blossom petals into the lush
grasses of Spring where last week the
narrow bed of Galusha Grow was made.
And yet Galusha Grow was the domin-
ant spirit in the National House of Rep
resentatives nearly half a century ago
the War Speaker" as he was known
when he came back again 20 years later
to wander like wrath of the past, al
ways seeking, seekiIg-but never find
ing the giants of those other days
Galusha A. Grow served 20 years in
Congress and spread his time over three
generations. His service was divided
into two periods, the first, of twelve
years, came at the birth of the Repub-
lican Party and took him half way thru
the civil war. The second, of eight
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
Want. to Find Comrade..

]. NJ. Ray, Co. c, 18th ILL.,, Bonanza,
Ark, appeals to The National Tribune
to help him find some members of his
company Will the comrades who
municate with him either by letter d.
rect or thru the columns Of this paper ?
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
Indigestion

Stomach trouble Is not really . sickness. buta
nerves is ailing. Not the voluntary nerves that
enable you to walk and talk and act-but The
AUTOMATIC STOMACH NERVES over which your
mind has no control
have not room here TO explain how these
tender. tiny nerves control and operate the stom
ach. How worry breaks them down and causes
indigestion. How misuse wears them out and
causes dyspepsia. How neglect may bring on
kidney. heart and other troubles through sym
PATTY. have not room 70 explain how these
nerves may be reached and strengthened and
yitalized and made stronger by . remedy Ispent
and Druggists everywhere Is Dr. Shops Restor-
alive. Tablets or Liquid.) / have not room to
explain how this remedy. by removing the cause,
usually puts Q certain end TO indigestion. belch-
Ing. heartburn. insomnia, Nervousness dyspepia-
All OF these things fully explained In the book
will send you free when you write Do r-, fail
to send for the book. II tells how the solar
plexus governs digestion and hundred other
things every one ought to know-for all OF US, at
some time or other have indigestion. With the
book will send free my Health Token''-an
intended passport to good health.
For the FREQ book Book on Dyspepsia
and the Health Book on the Heart
Token you must I'D. Book Son the Kidneys.
dress Dr. Shoop. Box Book for Women.
1891 Racine. Wis. State Book for Men.
which book you want. k6on rheumatism
DR.. Shops Restorative Tablets-give full
three weeks treatment Each form-liQuid OF
tablet-hss equal merit Druggists everywhere.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
Opinion. of the Consre..men.

The 50-odd lawmakers who went to
the Isthmus to inspect the canal, sailing
from New York in one of the Commits
sion's boats Immediately after the ad-
journment of Congress, are struggling
back to Washington. Some of them
have already gone to their homes. They
bring a very creditable story of condi-
tons there. Most of them are well sat
isfied with what the Government is do
ing. The stanch Administration men
have been giving out interviews, telling
in glowing terms of the wonderful
things that are being done toward dig
ging the canal.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04
McCUMBER LAW BLANK APPLTCA
TONS

For the convenience of those who
wish blank forms of application under
the act of Feb. 6. 1907 (McCunaber
Service Pension law, The National
Tribune has printed such blanks. We
will furnish these blanks at the follow
ing YricA.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1907-04-04

But 1t looks as tho the President was
not likely to follow Senator La Toilette
and the appraisement scheme. What
ever Is done in that direction-if any
thing is done-will be by more conserv-
alive hands. Senator Dolliver, of Iowa,
Is already out with suggestion that the
rate law be amended in minor ways, SO
that the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion can appraise roads where it may
become necessary to determine what is
& just and reasonable rate, but that the
activity OF that character be chiefly con-
fined to future operations. Mr.. DoIli-
yer now has reelection for six
years term, and is not as radical on any
matters of legislation as he was before
the Iowa Legislature extended his ten
ure.
There have been several conferences
OF late between the Interstate Com
merce Commission and the President
He has been seeking light from them
about the railroad situation. 1t is
Thought that better relations with the
railroads could be established should
the Commissioners remain more in
Town and do less travelling about the
Iountry. Hereafter they will be In
Washington more. Several special at
korneys have been designated to take
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Could Elongate Himself.


John Brink prided himself on having
the largest general store in the county.
'Tf man wishes it, and it is made, I
have it." was the sign over his store.
and the motto which capped all his ad.
vertisements in the newspapers
William" said Mr.. Brink one morn.
ing, as he WAS giving instructions to
green clerk, mo one must ever leave
this store without making purchase.
II person doesn't know what he
wants, suggest something. And, re-
member, we have everything from car
pet tacks to mausoleums."
Williams first customer was a leis-
urely-appearing chap, who gazed about
curiously, but had no definite object In
view. Just looking around" he ex-
planned.
wouldn't you like to take look at
our new line of postal cards?" sug-
gested the eager clerk.
NO, not this time" answered the
stranger; I'm just little short this
morning"
"Ah," urged the new clerk, who was
not familiar with the wonderful ex-
pansiveness Of the language, then per-
haps you'd like to look at our line of
new and handsome stretchers?"-Har
per's Weekly.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

The extraordinary popularity OF fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great I'M
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity of Starch
necessary, with the result of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
heiskeII's Ointment
Cures Skin Diseases

For half q century Heiskell's Ointment has
been used in all cases of skin disease with
most gratifying results. Many have become
entirely cured who had suffered untold pain
and annoyance for years. One man in New
Baltimore, Pa, writes that 1t cured him when
he was raw all over. A lady in Philadelphia
cured a case of letter of six years standing
in fourteen days, while a man in Allentown,
Pa, cured his case of eczema that had trou-
bled him for eleven years with less than two
boxes of tho ointment. These and hundreds
OF others have found that Heiskelrs Oint-
ment is worth more than its weight in gold.
Being purely vegetable preparation, Heis-
kell's Ointment soothes and heals where
others fail. 1t allays the itching and burn
ing common to all skin disease, and all yield
quickly to its magic influence.
There are many varieties OF skin diseases
with confusing titles, but they are all suscep-
tible to one and the same cure-Heiskell's
Ointment. No one need suffer long ifaffiicted
with any skin disease not of q constitutional
character If they will apply this remedy. This
includes such skin diseases as erysipelas, pru-
rigo, eczema, milk crust, itching piles, scald-
head letter, ,ringworm, blackheads, psoriasis,
pimples, freckles. In some cases 1T fs neces-
Bary to give some constitutional treatment,
as in eryBtpelas, eczema, etc. tho liver should
be toned to healthy action and the blood and
all the secretions purified. In all cases of
skin disease cures are hastened by the use OF
Heiskells Medicinal Soap before applying the
ointment, and in cleaning up the blood and
liver with Heiskells Blood and Liver Pills.
Heiskelps Medicinal and Toilet Soap con.
tains in a modified form the medicinal prop
critics of Heiskell's Ointment, and is partict-
larly effective in slight disorders of the skin,
as rash, eruptions and abrasions. Jt cleans
perfectly, and in the bath is "a great luxury.
Heiskell's Blood and Liver Pills contain the
active medicinal principles of various roots
and herbs approved in medical practice.
Remember that there is no case so obstinate
that Heiskell's Ointment will not cure 1t. The
ointment is sold ct 60c box. Soap at 25c q
cake. Pills ut Csc q bottle.
You can get them of any druggist, or we
will send by mail on receipt of price. Address
Johnston, holloway & Company, 63l Conn
merce St., Philadelphia. Pa.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knaveries of yellow journalism,
and its steadily increasing Circula-
tion proves conclusively that its
policy of telling the plain Truth
without exaggeration or misrepre-
sentation, standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which it appeals.
To read it is liberal Education,
and the citizen who goes without
it does positive harm to himself,
to his family, and to the commu-
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
ment of 2H cents per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any subscriber-bring such
rich results in that knowledge
which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-
tertainment fill its columns and it
leaves good taste in the mouth
of the reader.
1t stands for Law and Order in
the State-for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
If you are not already enrolled
among its splendid list of Patrons
send on your subscription and give
it fair trial at rs cents per month
for Daily and Sunday.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
EancifuI Finance.

Haven't you loaned that De Broke
q good deal of money!"
mo. I've let him have number
Of small sums"
knowing his reputation, why did
you give him that last fiTe?"
ut was this way. He said II I'd let
him have 1t he'd pay me something
on what he already owed me-"
"Well?"
$50 let him have the five and he
paid me one dollar on account"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
Tripped.

Gunner-So you think the DeBlow-
ers are taking about their extended
European tour?
Guyer-I should say so. They said
there were so many Americans in
Venice that many had to walk in the
middle of the street.
Gunner-Well?
Guyer-Why the streets of Venice
are canals.-Chicago Daily News.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
An Essential LackIno.

1.-THE elopenent Is off for the pres
snt," said the girl, firmly.
"What's the matter?" asked the
young man in the automobile. I'm
here on time. the minister is waiting.
your parents have kept their promise
not to be in the way. Haven't the re.
porters showed up?"
"Yes," pouted the-girl. "but the cam
era man didn't come."-Philadelph
Ledger.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Know how to give without hesita-
tion, how to lose without regret, how
to acquire without meanness.-George
Sand.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
The Modern Way.

Fifth grade next year, johnny"
Yes, sir"
"Ah, you'll be in fractions or deci-
mails then, no doubt"
mo, sir; I'll be in bead work and
perforated squares. s.'-Washington Her
aid.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

A man who lends money to friend
will never more see his friend nor his
money.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-04-25
WHY MARK DIDN'T rA,x
August Parsonage at the Table ~.
Monopoly of 1t.

A couple Of days ago a gent,s
called upon me with a message e.
the German emperor). Tho In In
Ing OF the message was:
Convey to Mr.. Clemens NV biz.
est regards. Ask him if he ra,r,ar-
bers that dinner, and ask him WIN -
didn't do any talking" 0
Why, how could 1 talk whsn !
was talking? He held the age, %
the poker-clergy say, and two oon,.
talk at the same time with good 80
rect. 1t reminds me of the man who
was reproaching friend, who said.
4 think it shame that You have
not spoken to your wife for Is wears
How do you justify it?"
didn't want to interrupt her.
III the emperor had been at nv tab,a
ne would not have suffered from nv,
silence, he would only have suffered
from the sorrows of his own solitude
IL were not too old to travel would
go to Berlin and introduce the Ell.
Quette or my own table, which tallies
with the etiquette observable at other
royal tables. l would say: Invite me
again, your majesty, and give me
chance;" then l would courteous,v
waive rank and do all the talking NV.
SELL l thank his majesty for his kind
message, and am proud to have it and
glad to express my sincere reciprocal
ton of it's sentiments.-From Mark
Twaln's Autobiography in the North
American Review.