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The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Another Indiana Refnrrn

Indiana. the home Of the first cigarette
law. which was the first serious setback
Mr. Booth Harrington ever received; the
nations factory Of good literature; the
State from which all that is good and
great emanates, is now the scene Of an
other wonderful reformation. The young
ladies' of Hoosierdom having been sa-
slated, through the novels Of McCutch-
con. Harrington. Major, Alice Woods.
Nicholson, Ann Nicholas, Miller, and the
rest, with heroes who end up and so
they were married. have decided that
marriage without cash is a snare and a
ielusion. Therefore they have formed a
Protective Association for the Promo
tioa of Domestic Happiness"
The main rule Of the p. a. P. D. H. is
that a man must not dare to marry un-
less he has S20Oo. When he possesses
that sum he may insure his life in favor
Of his wife for 5000 more. Thus the In.
diana widow Of the days to come will be
sure Of $1,000 10 keep the wolf from the
door, and any young widow with $4,000
to her credit is not likely to remain a
widow long.
As a matter of fact, so imbued are In
diana girls with lofty ideas about lltera-
sre that even without the $1,000 they are
te well worth having But with that
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
The Drago Doctrine.

Although quite a good deal has been
said about the Drago doctrine in connec-
on with the second international peace
Conference at The Hague. It is not
likely that that subject-of so much i'm
portance to the South American repU5-
lics-will come up for discussion.
The doctrine was promulgated by Dr.
Luis NJ Drago. who is the chief delegate
Of the Argentine republic at The Hague.
It was enunciated in December 1902,
when he was Argentine minister Of for
eign affairs. At that time Great Britain.
Germany, and Italy were trying to col
lect claims against South American re-
publics. and Venezuelan ports were
threatened by European war ships. DR..
Drago declared that collection Of public
debts by force Of arms was wrong, and
the PRONUNCIATION Of the doctrine had for
American states from such hostile dem
onstrations. The arguments in support
of the Drago doctrine are many and va
ried. but the principle which leads is that
while public debts should be binding on
a nation, no state should be deprived Of
the manner and time of payment. as its
credit and national honor are involved.
The doctrine has been accepted by all
the Latin-Amerlcan states except Mexi-
CO, which has rejected it, The United
States has never formally accepted IT,
though Secretary Root, in a speech at
Buenos Ayres last summer, declared that
the Drago was identical in purpose with
the Monroe doctrine The late Secretary
Hay said that DR.. Dragos arguments
were very ably set forth.
That this doctrine will be accepted by
Europe. which is a large money-lender to
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Gov Hughes sired Up.

From the Springfield Union.
A man that regards it as a part Of his
plain duty to safeguard every public in
terest. who preserves at all times an IN
ruftied exterior, who IS far-sighted and
coura ageous, who Is neither the friend nor
the enemy Of any corporation. who holds
the public confidence TO an unusual de-
gree, because at once a strong candidate
for the Presidential nomination Of his
party, especially when he comes from
State that is always classed as doubtful
Gov. Hughes has not made any declara-
ton in regard 20 the Presidency, and he
may not make any, but already his name
is receiving serious consideration. and 1t
would not be az all surprising If he
should be a strong candidate a year
hence
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
NO STATUES TO POETS.
Washington Jurist Tells of Discrim-
ination at the Capital.

From en- address by Judge ". L. Stafford.
Heroism IS pOetry-the poetry OF con-
duct Its appeal is universal Il IS writ
ten in a language that all men under
stand. Life runs on IN its low. monoton-
Gus tenor-the mere prose Of action. when
all at once an action Of quite another sort
catches and holds every eye-aCtiOn free
brave, unselnsh. and bringing upon the
doer some tragic penalty which IS readily
and nobly paid.
Religion itself. whatever Il may be, Is
the poetry Of morals. And the more poetic
its form the stronger and more general
its hold upon the people.
America should add q new clause 20 her
litany: That Il may please Thee 10 send
true poets unto Thy people, 0, Lord. we
beseech Thee. Perhaps we shall not get
new poets until we deserve them. or at
least until we appreciate and honor those
we have. In the beautiful city where
have the happiness to live we have, I sup
pose twenty statues of the man on horse.
back, but not a single statue of a poet 4
stranger might conclude that the national
hero is centaur rather than a singer.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Mr. Rrvnn and GOV. Hnghcs

Mr.. Bryan's criticism of Gov. Hughes
veto of the 2-cent-fare law appears 70
lack something Of the usual felicity Of his
animadversions on the conduct Of public
affairs. The Nebraska statesman has evil
IDENTIFY misapprehended Gov. Hughes mo-
tive. as well as the actual effect Of the
Veto which is not to absolve the rail-
roads from State regulation, nor 10 close
TO the people OF New York any avenue OF
redress from what may be considered Op-
pressive rates of fare, except an appeal
to another legislature and more COM
plant governor. The public utilities COM
mission, recently created by the legisla-
ture. has complete jurisdiction over rates
of fare, and to this commission the people
may appeal for reduction Of fares, and
obtain such relief as may appear to be
reasonable TO that commission. The pub
lie. therefore, has not been left remediless
by the veto. If the Travellers Protective
Association. to which Mr.. Bryans letter
was read, has any grounds for asking a
reduction Of fares in New York. its mem
bers VIII have an opportunity to present
their case TO duly authorized tribunal
invested with mandatory power to pre-
scribe passenger fares and freight rates.
We do not share Mr.. Bryan's sorrow
over the veto. Gov. Hughes act. while
open to the misconstructiOn which Mr..
Bryan has seen ft to put upon it, was
dictated, as We believe by public motives,
and not by considerations Of private or
political or corporate interest. His veto
message. setting forth clearly and effec-
lively the principles by which public au-
thority should be guided in dealing with
corporate abuses, has attracted wide at
tention and well-nigh universal com
in every section Of the country.
Mr. Bryan has hardly struck a popular
chord in finding fault with it on the
grounds alleged in his letter to the Trav-
elers' Protective Association.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

fortune they are likely to prove quite ir-
resistible. and the girls of other States
probably will have to fall in line-only
setting the cash price higher-fOr mutual
protection.
If there Is one criticism to be leveled
at the P. A. 2. d. H., it is that the rule
cited implies rather too much distrust of
the male sex 1t is also an interest
ing speculation as 10 where the society
got its idea about the cash limit to be
fixed. Curiously enough that was the
sum Thackeray married on. Every one
remembers what he wrote about the sub
ject:
Il married at your age with 400 pounds paid by
a newspaper which failed six months afterward. and
always love to hear Of young fellow testing his
fortune bravcly in that way.
In this case. however it is the Indiana
girls who are going to test their fortunes.
We sincerely hope that the plan will sue
ceed, and that the insurance company
that furnishes the 5000 marriage policies
viii not fail.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

the South American states. Is highly I'M
probable. II bad national debts may not
be collected by force of arms in South
America, asks the Europeans, why should
they be so collected in Europe? 1t has
not been so long since the United States
had to make SHOW of force to get the
settlement OF a money claim from Turkey.
and Englanrs occupation OF Egypt came
about through the same cause
II you'd be a step nearer ideal condi-
tions If some such doctrine could be ac-
cepted but nations are like individuals;
when they lend their money they want
it back, and If they can get 1t back by
force only, so much the worse for the
debtor
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Rerry VIII Not LObbE.

James II. Berry. one of the Old-timers
Of the Senate, whose term ended on
March last, he having been defeated by
former Gov. JEFF Davis. of his State. de-
clares that IL he ever comes back TO
Washington It will not be as the repre-
sentative of any interest. He is willing
to be returned to the Senate in the next
contest, but he will not use the influ-
ence gained during his twenty-five years
Of service In that body to further any
special legislation. Mr.. Berry was for a
long time one of two ex-Confederates
in the Senate-the other being John War
wick Daniel, Of Virginia, who uses
crutches as a result of wounds received
in the civil war he having lost a leg at
the battle of Corinth, Miss, in 1852
James X. Jones. Mr.. Berry's former col
league. who was succeeded by Senator
James p. Clarke, has had an office in
Washington ever since he ceased 20 be a
member of the national laYmaking body
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
oyster BAY SHOCKS.
Editor Graves Wants New Name for
Presidential Environment.

From the Atlanta Georgian
The home made famous by the resi-
dence OF the most famous Of our Presi-
dents IS worthy Of a better name
The sheet Of water is one Of the lowell
est in the world Not Capri in Italy. nor
Naples itself is more gently beautiful
than that fine expanse Of silver water
fringed by the stately slopes Of Long Isl
and, and crowned with the splendid resi-
dences Of wealth and culture which dot
the hillsldes with noble piles and sweep
ing lawns Of velvet green.
The name is insignificant and worse
than plebeisn II smells Of flsh-wiyes
and Chowder and clambakes and rotting
shells. II smells Of oyster boats and
rOwdies and roustabOUts. and red-gilled
fishes and red-neCked fishermen. and
there Is not in all its suggestions a flavor
OF dignity and quiet and literature and
romance and craftsmanship and art.
Are there not in the ripe red vocabulary
Of New York. among the names Of the
Indians or even Of the Knickerbockers.
some word that would better epitomize
the rare and placid beauties Of this love-
~ bay?
The oyster is so soft so slick. so
squashy, and so altogether un-Roosevel-
tian in It's sound and significance.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
STEADY THOU ME.
written for The Washington Herald.)

written for The Washington Herald.l
Although I've lived for many years.
Sometimes I'm filed With doubts and fears,
need Thy helping hand each day;
Steady Thou me, o God, pray.
Steady my mind. that what I say
Mas. honor Thee from day 70 day;
Make plain the thoughts that I impart.
That they may help some waiting heart
grant me strength 10 stem the storms
That press the mind in sinful forms.
And when temptations come within
Steady Thou me, lest l should sin
give me faith in Him who died.
Keen me- dear Lord. close by Thy side;
Steady Thou me with love divine,
That from my life Thy light may shine
Steady Thou me each coming hour.
And may my life show forth Thy power.
That all my thoughts and words shall be
Rich treasures coming forth from Thee.
And when l cross the dark. dark sea,
o then ny God steady Thou me:
Stretch forth Thy hand. fog Thee wait:
Then take me through the Goiden Gate
JUDE FAIRNlAN.
IS street northwest, Washington, D. c,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
1T MIGHT NOT BE.


Maud Muller bowed her pretty head
To hear.
Poor dear,
They could not wed
Marry a farmer" said the judge.
He need
Not feed
The publics grudge."
Better to share his humble fate
Than stay
a prey
To seorn and hate"
For I. alas. have bonds and sich;
And men.
You ken,
Revile the rich"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
CoIer TO start a Newspnper.

Bird S. Coler. president of that portion
of Greater New York City known as the
Borough Of Brooklyn, is to take a deeper
plunge into the sea Of journalism I'm
pressed by tie success Of his daily bulle-
tin, which he inaugurated In order to get
his position on various municipal affairs
before the people, alleging that the news
papers either ignored or misrepresented
him. he has decided to Issue a weekly
newspaper, beginning day after to-mor-
row. The venture is backed by private
capital for two years. It will be impossi-
BILE for Editor Coler TO secure second
class mail rates. and because this will
necessitate the placing of a 1-cent
stamp on every paper mailed. the price
to subscribers will be cents per copy.
No advertising will be solicited. but sat
isfactory offerings will be accepted. So
far as known the publication will be alb
solutely unique.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
The Grade Crossing.

The team approached the grade cross
ing 10 watchman was in sight. The
gate was not closed
The driver urged hts horses ahead,
needless Of the fact that a train was
coming
He happened 90 know It was not due
for twenty minutes.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Taft Winning Friends.

From the Des Moines Register
Secretary Taft goes out Of Iowa a more
noticeable figure than he came in. He
has gained IN public esteem. He has
met expectations. and little more. He
will be discussed hereafter in his own
right. In the early stages Of a political
canvass this is a hopeful situation. The
visit to Iowa has been Of distinct advan-
tage to Secretary Taft.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

The President must be enjoying his rest
immensely at Oyster Bay He has al
ready given out one red-hot interview.
appointed a bunch Of postmasters. and
been interviewed by Mr.. John Temple
Graves; not to mention the appearance Of
THE woman in bluer
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
StatinE the Case.

daughter the wealth Of the deceased mill
lionaire
But II you were his daughter why
didn't you mention It when he was
alive2' she was asked.
Why, what'd been tie use2 He'd have
known I wasn't and. besides. only Just
thought Of the scheme"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
An Interesting ENnInnntion

From the Springfield Republican.
1t is discovered that the Russian Minis
ter TO Japan is brOther-in-law Of the pro-
prietor of that leading Washington pa
per which has been cHltivating the absurd
impression that Japan intends to make
war on the United States. If true, this
may explain a few things that were puzs
zling before. Is Russian diplomacy Sc
cretly at work in this business?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed to
them. Addresses will be changed
as often as requested. You can
not keep fully informed about
affairs In Washington unless
. your paper follows you.
Before leaving, mail or tele-
phone your address to this Of
fee.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

The Duke of the Abruzzi was rendered
a luncheon in Boston al which italian
dishes were served, almost exclusively"
It Is to be hoped, however. that in addi-
ton to the spaghetti and garlic. there
were enough beans and Goldfish to give
the menu a touch Of local color,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
New England Fnctory Girls.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Il think the factory a poor place for
a wonan," says President Roosevelt.
But If the truth were told, there are many
men Of prominence in public life whose
mothers or grandmothers worked in New
England factories without shame and
without reproach.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Hnsn't sounded the nenth.

From Inc Uhlcago NeWs
Orchard confesses to having been an
assassin, a dynamiter, a sheep thief. a
in short-weight cheese. but at least he
did not form the trust to hold up the
prices Of umbrellas in the spring of 1907
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Reminiscent,

Oh, were you ne'er q skater2
And did you never roll.
With little wooden casters.
Strapped tightly 20 your sole?
Oh, then you know the feeling
That every skater Jars.
Who falls upon the pavement.
And lands among the stars.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
DIrtrtIc.

Excuse me for butting in" said the
goat to the comic editor, but I wanted
TO set you right Don't be a nature
faker"
What's the matter?"
II have made careful inquiry" replied
the visitor, "and have found no evidence
that any goat ever nlbbled a tin can or
other metallic substance"
Much obliged"
"Oh. not at ali; but you might let me
have a supplement or two I haven't
dihed yet
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Between the New York Worlds cease
less contention that Mrs. Mary Baker G.
Eddy is crazy, and the New York Ameri-
cans equally inslstent contention that
she isn't, it should not he surprising If
the World ultimately wins The lady
may decide TO go crazy as a relief from
IL all
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
MEN AND THINGS.
Won sternbnrr.. AnlIctIon.

Washington friends Of Baron Speck Won
Sternburg were not surprised by the
story Of his probable early retirement,
as a result Of the cancerous growth that
appeared on his face some time ago.
which was told in a Washington dis
patch 70 New York paper Of yester-
day Under the existing circumstances the
denials cabed from Berlin are not con-
vincing. Intimates of the Kaiser's Ambas-
sador know that his afliction has been a
sore trial TO him for months, and they
realize that If he Is not benefited by
his present soiourn abroad and the
growth progresses unchecked. his contin-
uance In the diplomatic service Of his
country win be out Of the question Ev-
erywhere there will be genuine regret
that this is so for "Specky," as Presi-
dent Roosevelt calls him-they were
friends in the days when Roosevelt was
a civil service commissioner, and the other
a secretary at the German Embassy
lis well liked by all those with whom
he has come in contact during the three
periods Of his residence in America.
Won Sternburg was born i'm Leeds, Eng
land. ffty-ive years ago. and was edu-
Gated at the Furstenschule St Afra.
Meissen, saxony, and at the military
academy at Potsdam. Prussia. He fought
through the Franco-German war and aft
erward entered the diplomatic service.
His first appearance in Washington was
as military attache to the legation. in
1850, and he came again as first secre-
tary IN 1898, after having served at Pc
kin and Belgrade. Then. when ROOse-
welt became President and Won H0llebel
incurred the displeasure Of Emperor VII
liam and was recalled. the little man
came once more 20 the American capital.
this time as Amba ssador He has been
one OF the Presidents closest friends,
and he and his beautiful wife. who was
Lillian May Langham, Of the well-known
Kentucky family OF that name, have been
leaders in official society. His career was
fun Of promise, and that it should be
cut short by the tragedy OF his affiiction
Is a cause for sorrow among all who
know him.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
s Remarkable Yenr.

From the Boston Herald
In the lowness of It's temperature fha
highness Of its casualty record. the total
OF its gifts for philanthropy. and the few
ness Of its embezzlements and defalca-
tiOns, 1907 thus far has been a remark
able year in the United States
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Gov. Joseph NJ Terrell, Of Georgia, will
go down TO fame as one distinguished
parsonage who managed to get in an ex-
PLANTATION in time TO stave off the whack
of The big stick-but he had to telegraph
#
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Real Nature FrkeFS.

From the New York Tribune.
We don't know what Mr.. Roosevelt
thinks about it, but in our opinion manu-
facturers Of Teddy bears can justly be
designated nature takers"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Miss Gladys Goode AYERS IN the Chat
tanoOga Star that an astonishing misuse
Of the word lie IS prevalent among
writer's. Miss Gladys should remember
that writer's OF the female persuasion are
not absolutely exempt from jars from
the big stick
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
For the Divorce.

Met. Loved Married. All IN "a Hours "
Good headline, eh?' cackled the artist
who had composed Il.
Fine" assented the managing editor.
Keep the photos handy. Wen need EN-
again in about a month"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Cnn He Stomach Itf

From the Hartford Times
VIII Mark Twain's stomach, now in its
seventy-second year. be able to withstand
the endless chain of assaults which Brit
ish society is preparing to make upon it?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

The Chicago papers are considerably
puffed up about & woman of that city
who isn't afraid Of rats" II they were
perfectly frank about II. however. they
doubtless would admit that she Is some
thing Of q cat.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Reasons for Congrnturation.

From the Chicago Record Herald
Secretary Metcaf may congratulate
himself He has reason 10 know now
that the public is deeply interested in
his welfare.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Hon. Hoke Smith is soon 10 erect a five
story Office building In Atlanta. Those
people who thought the gentleman went
broke on the governors race appear to
have had another think coming
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
StiII AIiveg

Time to take down the stovepipe-"
The stovepipe?"
THE stovepipe joke" continued the
press humorist. "and start II on its
rounds once more"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

The Charlotte Observer thinks Nippon
Is paid not to hit Gaul" Perhaps il
would pay some of those japanese lin
goes not to hit the pipe.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

An inmate OF the Indiana asylum FOR
the insane is said TO be a remarkable
weather prophet Nothing short Of n
lunatc would attempt competition with
Uncle Sans official prognosticetors these
dayS
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

a Western woman calls upon the Pres
ident to attack the Santa Claus myth
Mr.. Roosevelt knows better than hope
lessly to ALLEVIATE the good wi Of the
great American kid In any such fashion.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
New In ChfyaITy,

AN indelicate knight. sirrah"
How now. my liege?"
rs not that his lady's hosiery a-fiutter
from his helmet2
''Fie Ivanhoe, That is an elbow glove"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
And SuppreSsed.

Prom the Charleston News and Courier.
The reading public would be spared a
great deal Of trouble IL the scandals OF
San Francisco and New York could be
merged.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
To Hunters.

Maine guides are scarce and few,
Whate'eT betides.
Do not go there II you
Are after guides.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

The Hon. BAT" Masterson opines that
the proper place to wear a gun" is in
a holster, on the right side, in front" In
other words the right-side-behind side is
the wrong side.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
4 Near-FabIe.

a Woman who was looking Enviously
at another W0mans spring Hat fell into
a Ditch and was grievously Jared
Moral Write a letter 70 the Papers
complaining About the street Department.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Foraker still in the fight" says a
newspaper headline. Senator Dick Is
authority for the statement that his col
league is preparing 10 get a move on.
however
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
Come AVA.

Other months were cold and gray. Let's
go Juneing while We may
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

A substitute for the tin can has been
found, so the Seattle Times says. This
will be interesting news to countless vii
lage pups of doubtful lineage.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

ABE" RUefs declaration that he is
guilty-but-innocent suggests the proba-
bility that he would have been a sort Of
stand-pat tariff reformer in national poll
tics
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20
nnt nf sIrht ami Henrinr.

From the Omaha Bee.
The Cannon boom is using both smoke
less and noiseless powder.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Although the President denies that he
makes practice Of telling long-wlnded
speakers to "cut Il out" upon festal
occasions, It Is generally admitted that
he might make a hit by doing so.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

The official coroner Of St. Louis is 10 be
provided with an automobile. This will
enable him to work UP considerable ex-
ira business for himself.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Senator-to-be Gore, of Oklahoma, IS not
nearly 50 much like Senator JEFF Davis.
Of Arkansas, as his name might seem TO
indicate.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

A Boston preacher says THE reign OF
the devil will come to an end in eight
years" He must be a hopeful Demo-