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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
DESTRUCTION OF THE FLEET.
some Light on "A Conventional De-
NAL by Mr.. Loeb.

Prom the New York SIN
More or less amusement has been gently
expressed at Mr.. Loeb's conventional de-
NAL OF any knowledge in the White
House OF any intention on the part OF
the administration 20 order Bob Evans
fleet hack 20 the Atlantic By way Of
Suez The amusement Is among the well
Informed; for some of the well informed
have known for at least nfteen days that
az the farewell dinner given by the Presi-
dent TO the admiral the following con-
versation occurred:
The Admiral-Mr. President. what mes
sage. II any, may I give 70 my officers
and men about the time Of the probable
return Of the feet and its ultimate desti-
nation?
The President think you may say
with perfect safety. admiral. that two
months after you arrive at san Francisco
the feet viii be starting for home by
way Of Suez-
The question and the answer were heard
by all-that is. by all with the possible
exception OF Mr.. Loeb.
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views Of the actual seagong service in the second
place. it must have hand itself in carrying out
the details Of its adviceit must delegate this
70 Others. Every country in the world but ours has
body Of this kind at the head Of its navy ard IT
is this which President Roosevelt In 1908 recon
mended that Congress provide FOR ours
In Secretary Metcalfs annual report
criticism Of our naval material, along the
lines of Mr. ReuterdahTs observations.
is set down as unfounded and as based
on transformation. Il is based. says the
Secretary, on comparisons OF designs Of
ten years ago with what might have been
had the designers been able 10 take ad-
vantage of later developments in naval
construction He declares that our ships
are ''favorably comparable with the best
types of battle ships OF the same period
OF design now In commission in foreign
navies." He quotes from a foreign critic
the statement that both In ships with
high-powered guns or impervicus to vital
injury at long range the United States
fleet is superior to any other navy in the
world" In designing our ships, says Mr.
Metcalf. special prominence has been
given TO battery power and armor protec-
tion.' and the latest designs represent
the most powerful and effective type OF
battle ship so far designed for any navy"
He refutes the charge that seagoing Of
ficers have nothing 10 say In the con-
struction of ships of the navy. He points
out that all officers of the service have
been invited TO submit suggestions for
the Improvement of naval efficiency. that
these suggestions are considered. though
not necessarily adopted, by the board on
construction. and that this board Is kept
constantly informed concerning foreign
developments in naval material. He adj
mits. indeed. that our designers have
made some mistakes. but maintains that
these have been rectihed
II IS evident. therefore. that the eff
nciency Of the navy is regarded at the
Navy Department from a standpoint quite
other than that of Mr.. Reuterdahl and
the editors of The Navy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
ON A RAILWAY PLATFORM.

drizzle Of drifting rain
And a blurred white lamp erhead.
That shines my love viii shine again.
In the world Of the dead.
Round ne the wet black night
And. afar in the limitless gloom.
Crimson and green. two blossoms of light,
Two stars Of doom.
But the night Of death is a-hare
With torch Of back-blOwn fire.
And the eoal-black deeps Of the quiveriLg air
Rend for my souls desire.
Leap heart. for the pulse and the roar
And the lights Of the streaming train
That leaps with the heart Of thy love once more
Out Of the mist and the rain;
For the thousand panes Of light
And the faces yelled with mist
Streaming out Of the desOlate night
In ruby and amethyst
Out Of the desolate years
That laundering pageant flows.
But ! see more than a window Of tears
Which her face has turned 10 a rose
ALFRED Noyes. in the Nation
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Fair Treatment of Immigrants.

From the Charleston News and Courier
We must be judged by what we do. not
by what some other people think We
ought to do. If we really want foreign
immigrants we must take care of them
fairly when they arrive here. They are
not coming OF their own accord All the
records Of the immigration Department
Of the government show this. and when
they come at our invitation they must
be well taken care Of or they will leave
as, as they ought 10 leave US. We can
not accomplish anything by emphasizing
the OutrGges committed in the North.
The most We can do. and the best We can
do. is TO guard the good reputation Of the
South
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THROUGH THE MICROSCOPE
From the Indianapolis News.
FOR THE LOVED ONES AT UONl

From the Indianapolis News.
FOR THE LOVED ONES AT HOME.
Come. said tho footDad. cheerily.
Unto his weeping wife,
The panic'S swiped Us drearily.
But there's hope while there's life;
And back TO old prosperity
Things sprint now for a verify.
Have 1 e'er failed 70 get the stun.
And get IL. too. in season.
You know that I'm no idle blur.
Now don't you? There's a reasont
We're broke to-day. but do not sorr9w-
There's work between now and to-
morrow.
And so I'll take my gruffest voice.
And fare forth ga the night.
And with my slungshot make a choice
Ny loved ones 10 delight
For do I not know well from whom
Good stick-up man can get mazuma?
"Ah. put the little ones 20 bed.
Ny dear. and dry your eyes,
And ere this winter night is sped
III gather IN a prize.
Meanwhile Wen hope our Christmas Joy
ance
Won't give the cops undue annoyance"
As there is no additional charge for
shipping best wishes in third and fourth
class mail, perhaps you might as Well
send them along as a blind
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no the Highest Ridder.

From the indianapolis News
The business Of nominating candidate
for the Presidency is about the most
solemn one in which an American citizen
can engage. And the great conventions
which do'that work ought to be conducted
from their very Inception in the most
dignified way. This cannot be if a COM
mittee Is to say 10 a certain city: we
will nominate our candidate in your city
IL you will pay our party for doing so"
That is what the practice amounts 10.
II ought never 10 be resorted to again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
No Racial Prejudices i'm Brazil.

From the English Review Of Reviews
IL Brazil man is recognized as man,
whatever his color, more frankly than in
any other land. Negroes, whites. haH-
castles. and Indians sill side by side in the
jury box and cast the same vote at the
ballot box. Race prejudice seems to be
extinct
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
THE UNSSIILING.

Along about this time Of year
When Christmas joys are right AZ hand
And all things tend 10 wholesome cheer.
And smiles all affable and bland.
We do our best 20 Join the throng
That gayly greets the yulctide jest,
But somehow we don't get along.
And not so very goods our best.
IN other things besides the thought
OF passing gifts our feelings hinge;
We fain would frivol as we ought.
But interfering is the twinge.
The cloudy day. the foggy mist
The chilly rain, not pessimism,
Is what puts would-be smiles atwist-
It's not a crouch. it's rheumatism.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
Gov. Hughe. Unanected.

From the New York Sun
The postponement till January or later
of the tribute for which Mr.. SAKE, the
Hon. Alfred r. Page. and other eager
Hughes partisans sigh is no derange-
ment OF the governors published pro-
gramme His withers are unwrung. II
he can bear without disgust some of his
supporters, he can await without emo
ton the royal pleasure as to this resolu-
tfOn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
Did They Buy n Gold Brick.

From the Louisville Post.
While looking at Denver's pile of gold
dust 1t might have been well for the mem
bers of the Democratic committee 10
have remembered that all is not gold
that glitters"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
Georgia Goes Dry.

saloon fer sale cheap. stranger; stock.
good will. an fixtures"
Anything else 60 with ito"
Yes; I'll throw in the title OF 'KurneI
III have no use fer il now
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

Bureau OF Manu-
features, Depart
ment Of Commerce
and Labor. Being
acquainted with the
city and its needs,
he viii be a val
liable member Of
the Committee on
District Of Column
bia. Representative
Moore Is the presi-
dent OF the Five
O'Clock club OF
Philadelphia. b ut
he d o e sn [ say
whether il Is 5
a m or Z n IN
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A CHRISTMAS GROwL.

A CHRISTMAS GROWL.
This Christmas game
A farce, / call
II is a shame
To spend ones all
Your purse may be
Alike a sieve,
But as for me
l never give.
You may bewail
The orphans lot;
His wOeful tale
Affects me not.
OF hearts agloW
Where children live,
] nothing know
/ never give
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

From the Boston Transcript.
DR.. Smith. Of the University Of Mime
sofa, advocates drunkenness as a cure
for monotony. but oYerlooks cases in
which sobriety would have the same
effect
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Cbf,Itnr Democratic Ardor

From the Ne0 York Evening Post.
The manager Of the high-alutude rail-
road promises a daily carload Of snow for
the Democratic convention at Denver
next July. II is greatly preferable 10 frost
formed on the premises
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

From the Arkansas Gazette
Wouldn't some folks at washington
have funny smiles on their smilers Il
japan should now send a battle-ship feet
to the Atlantic on mission Of peace and
good Will?
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How DE COO the coin.

Jim. you don't buy me the handsome
Christmas presents you did before we
were married"
Conditions are different"
What DO you mean?''
In those days your father fed you. and
lived on free lunch"
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Thrift.

The thrifuest man hes been found"
How nowg'
His Christmas present to his wife was
a ton Of coal
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Mnkee = DIRcrcncr.

The young author was in a quandary.
Would YOU" inquired he. have your
hero tear down the street or tear up the
street,"
That depends. Is your hero a Splinter
or a paving contractor"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

Denver proposes 10 keep the Democratic
convention hall cool by means of snow
brought from the nearby mountains.
The problem Of keeping the next Repub-
lican convention cool, however. has not
been solved
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The Dallas News says the people of a
certain section Of Texas cannot tell
branch water from whisky" This is
quite likely TO start stampede Of Tex
ans in that direction.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
The school Grind.

How is your boy getting along IN the
third grader
Poorly. ! fear. We have four college
graduates IN our family. but still the les
sons we prepare do not seem 10 suit"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

The case against that Mississippi pilot
has been closed finally. and with no dis
credit TO him. He appears TO have been
the only party to the incident in any dan
ger during its continuance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

A New York chorus girl complains that
her costumes for one season cost her
$1,000 This is perhaps the most striking
example on record of how little money
will buy these days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
Christmas Gift.

Some folks think about the past,
Find that pleasant.
But most thoughts are centered fast
on The present.
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Abated the Excitement.

From the indianapolis News
It is much feared that the 80 per cent
increase in salary has materially lessened
the Congressional excitement about the
high cost Of living.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

A man was killed a few days ago while
participating in mock lynching'' in
Tennessee Evidently a mock lynching
Is about as satisfactory a thing to play
with as an unloaded gun.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
CAPITOL GOSSIP

Representative J. Hampton Moore, OF
Pennsylvania, is one Of the younger mem
0ers OF the House. He is no stranger in
Washington, having been the chief % the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
Brothers in Misfortune.

From the Dallas News
These peace conferences remind Us Of
the fact that the only kind Of amity some
people seem 10 care for is calamity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

If Democratic Congressman were as apt
at passing bills as they are at passing
thea short and ugly word, what a great
old time the donkey would have in this
world.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
The Poor MIIlionaIre.

Il hear you have jewel of a chef"
we have. What with hash, stewa. and
the Ike be makes a canvasback last a
week"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

The Secretary Of War says the Fill
pinos will not be fit for self-government
for generation If then This will no
doubt confirm their darkest suspicious.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

The Chicago Post has discovered that
there is a Bonaparte Presidential boom
abroad in the land That indicates very
powerful eyesight and proves that the
Post can see "A joke, no matter how OBJ
scure II may be 20 some people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

Los Angeles wants mint" says the
Chicago Record-Herald The only thing
Santa Claus has in that line this season,
however, is a clearinghouse certificate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

Mr.. Thomas E. Watson is now a third
term rooter to beat the band. We should
certainly like to have a duplicate of that
rabbit foot the President rubs on his
luncheon guests
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An Easy Job.

From the New York Press
A man seems to think II he can't be
anything else he can be q politician. and
maybe he Is right
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

Listen to your wife" says Gov. Glenn.
Of North Carolina. Next thing we know
the governor VIII be advising us 20 close
our eyes when we sleep and open our
mouths when we eat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

II Senator JEFF" Davis proposes to
chase off to Arkansas and spend a couple
of weeks every time he makes a speech
why. that's a different matter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

\ man has invented a writing paper
that crumbies into dust within forty
eight hours after ink has touched II.
This is calculated to prevent a lot Of
trouble in this world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

The Alabama grape growers are mad
and we don't blame them. They mustn't
make their grapes into wine; and the
pure-foOd experts have decided that they
mustn't make them into vinegar
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

"Hereabout we call II the South. but
down there they call II the Southland. "
says the New York L5ail Down there
they don't call IL any such thing You
mustn't believe everything you hear in
musical comedies or the latest and
most popular songs OF the day"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
Aided hr the Enemy

From the Chicago Post
among the many boosts FOR Gov. Hughes
lis 2 knock from Plat.
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Mr.. Serene Payne thinks il would be a
good thing n the tariff killed few news
papers. Perhaps; and it wouldn't upset
the universe IL it likewise disposed Of a
few statesmen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
ButcherIana.

The packers once more cut their prices
To be good they are all trying. still;
But somehow their kindly devices
Don't cut any ice in or bin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

X Georgia 'possum for President" says
an Atlanta newspaper headline. Shall
we consider this nomination OF Hoke
Smith?
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writer of songs designed for use in
connection with cOlored slides and 2
stereopticon wants the copyright laws
strengthened and rigidly enforced. Good
idea: ANYTHING to restrict the outnut
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

zone hundred brand-new 80 gold pieces
Can you imagine a prettier sight?' in
Guires the Atlanta Georgian. No, indeed
can't even imagine that sight
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The fleet will return via Suez: also. It
will not return via Suez. There doesn't
seem to be any difficulty about It,
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The Columbia state thinks a nice, fat
hen would have adorned the new coins
more than the pajamaed eagle There is
something in that at any rate. so much
dressing would not be entirely out Of
place.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

1t is reported that they are using eggs
as legal tender in a certain Ohio town.
which Is, Of course, more or less Of a
shell game.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22
The Falling Binomcter.

And yet we somehow cannot feel
Much confidence returning
When hasty locks at once reveal
What scads OF coal were burning.
II might be a good scheme. too. 10 lay
in a supply OF pepsin tablets to feed the
baby when he has eaten the paint off his
new toys.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

We have no solution to offer for the
present money crisis says the Detroit
News. Is the News Of a naturally con-
trary disposition, or is it merely seeking
10 appear odd?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

Whether Congress furnishes the next
campaign funds or not one thing is GER
tain-Mr. Hartman won't
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Good-by. Congress, and Merry Christ
mas TO you.
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Mr.. Taft doubtless is convinced by this
time that he might have carried his
boom along with him. and never have
been charged anything for excess bag
gage because Of H.
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Yesterday was the shortest day Of the
year, but the small boy viii think the
statement four days ahead Of time
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New York Representative. sMITH-wILBERDING
SPECIAL AGENCY. Tribune Building.
chicago Representative. CHARLES A. BAR
NARD. Boyce Building.
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Andrew Carnegie arrived in Washing
ton yesterday, and passed through the
lobby of the New Willard. When a re-
porter attempted 70 interview him, Mr.
Carnegie respectfully declined. He came
to Washington 70 attend the banquet OF
the delegates 20 the peace conference
last night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-22

During the interval between the last
session Of Congress and the present one,
the Senate press gallery, presided over
by Jim" Preston and Ed Halsey, has
undergone thorough repair.
N the main writing room. the walls
have been refrescoed and tasty mould
ing placed around the room. In the center
Of the room Is long table, made of oak.
with racks containing papers, pens. and
everything necessary for the use OF
correspondent. Around the room are
cOuches. upholstered in the finest leather.
and revolving chairs OF oak. Adjacent 10
the main room is a lounging room with
complete library Of the Congressional
Record. and various articles of furniture
for the comfort Of the occupants The
furniture is made OF walnut, and, together
with that in the other room was de-
signed and constructed in the Senate car
penter shop. Messenger boys are at the
beck and call OF the press boys, and.
without the operators are at their keys.
ready to fash over the wires anything
Of importance Transporting in the Senate
Jim" and Ed" are always on hand.
and If the boys fail 20 get everything
coming to them. no one is to blame but
themselves.
, 1907-03-20
ELECTRICAL DEVICES ALL
CENTERING on GRAND.

Ever since The Republican decided
to operate its plant by electricity,
which was the signal for starting the
daylight circuit in Laramie, there has
been a sort of g%rayitation toward Grand
avenue by all the electrical supply
houses of the city and it might be ap-
propriate to christen the south half of
the block on Grand avenue, between
Second and Third, as Electrical square.
First the telephone company shifted its
headquarters over The Republican Of
flee, next the light company contracts
for a building just north and which is
now being erected for an uptown Of
flee and supply store, then the Epper-
dec Electrical Supply I'M Repair COM
pany was established a little way west
on Grand avenue and last night the
council granted the Jones Electrical
company permission to remove to the
premises adjoining this Office on the
west. And it might not be amiss to
add that electrical currents from all
parts OF the globe find a magnet in The
Republican through the Associated
Press dispatches received every day.
, 1907-03-20
RICABY MINSTRELS
NET EXPECTATIONS

There was certainly no d%isappoint-
ment at the coming Of Ricaby's Will
liam H. West Ministries last night, to
the Opera House, Is the company is
one of the best of the kind seen here
for some time. The voices of the sing.
ers are especially commendable. there
being not a weak member In the party
Especially is this true Of Roswell ].
Wright, whose voice is like that Of a
well cultured woman, his "Silver
Threads Among the Gold" and way
Down on the Swanee River" proving
a delight and a surprise to the audi
ence. The rendition Of annie Laurie"
by William Renaud, who has a remark
able bass voice, was also a feature.
George Van himself is not to be sneez.
ed at, his Sometime" being a gem.
The whole performance was clean and
enjoyable. The minstrels made a hit
| with music lovers.
, 1907-03-20
2,5oo,ooo Half Dollars for Mexico.

The U. S. mint Of San Francisco is
preparing for the coinage of 2,5OO,0 900
Mexican half dollars which that gov
eminent has arranged to put out
within the next six months. 1t is ex-
pected the work will begin as soon as
the bullion arrives. AS soon as you
notice any arrangement of the stom-
ach, liver, kidneys or bowels take a
few doses of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters and you'll save yourself much un-
necessary suffering. Delay only in
vites a more serious illness. There,
fore get a bottle this very day from
your druggist, grocer or general deal
err but be sur to notice thai our pri-
vate stamp is over the neck. This is
your guarantee Of an absolutely pure
medicine. 1t cures poor appetite,
bloating, insomnia, headache, dyspep-
STA, indigetion, b%iliousness, grippe, fe-
male ills and malaria.