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The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
conditions In the philIppInes.

II is hardly likely that the American
people as a whole will be willing TO go as
far as President sehurman. of Cornell
University. in declaring that ANY gov
eFnment Of the Filipinos by themselves
would be better than the best possible
government Of the Filipinos by Amerl-
cans" Il Is evident that this noted edu-
GATORS utteranee was inspired by the be-
lief prevalent generally throughout the
country that not only has our government
Of the Philippines not been an unqualified
success, but that It is never likely to be.
II is, perhaps. too soon yet to Judge Of the
progress that has been made since the
Philippines first came into our possession,
but certainly 1t is discouraging to note
that only per cent OF the entire popuIa-
ton Of the island seem to have cared. in
the recent election. anything at all about
popular government, II. indeed, they
understood 1t.
To the general feeling that our admins
tTatlOn OF affairs in the Philippines has
been q failure must be added the dis
couraging view Of conditions taken by
Gen. H. G. Otis. at one time commander
OF the United States military forces there.
He as much as says that he regards the
situation in the Philippines practically as
hopeless. and he bases his opinion on the
fact that after ten years Of American
control we stand practically where we did
when the islands were first turned over
10 us. Said he: Every American OF in
telligenes who has set foot upon the archi-
pelago at any point from Manila to the
remotest corner Of the furthest islands
inhabited by Mohammedan polygamists,
bears testimony to the hopelessness OF
the task Of raising these people TO a
higher standard Of living and intelligence
in anything less than centuries
And yet, we think that, perhaps. this
pessimistic view Of conditions in the Phil
ippines is a bit overdone. No one can
deny that many OF the cities OF the Phil
ipplnes have been taught the value of
sanitary conditions. and that life has been
made more civilized there through Amer
lean administration and instruction. It is
certain. too. that education has pro-
gressed TO a remarkable degree in the ten
years which Gen. Otis speaks Of for ten
years ago such a possibility as a Filipino
parliament could never have been
dreamed OF. Surely the introduction Of
railroads. the stimulation Of agriculture.
industry. and commerce: the pacihcation
OF much Of the territory which has made
possible the pursuit Of life. liberty. and
happiness-all these things surely do not
go for naught!
II may be. Of course, that in time to
come we may find II advisable to lift the
burden Of Filipino control from our shoul-
ders, but at present it is our duty 10 be
optimistic as to the future Of the archi-
pelago. We have a distinct duty to per-
form; We are performing il under most
adverse conditions to the best Of our
ability. and time alone can tell with what
measure Of success our efforts will be
crowned.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
Arizona and Nevada.

The proposition, now that Joint State
hood between Arizona and New Mexico is
out Of the way, 10 join Arizona to Nevada
has many attractive points about it as a
solution OF the Statehood problem. The
plan is said TO find favor with many citi-
zens Of Arizona, though it necessarily
involves the merging OF the identity Of
Arizona in that OF her larger sister.
Only three States in the Union are
larger than Nevada as it IS now-Mon-
tana, California, and Texas. With the
addition Of Arizona. It would be the
largest State, bar Texas. It's area now
is uo,7o0 square miles; that Of Arizona
1880, so that the combined State would
have an area OF 223,s2O square miles. It
would exceed the total area Of France by
1900 square miles.
The joining Of Arizona and Nevada
would do more than merely create a State
OF large size. 1t would go far toward
correcting what is now a marked in
equality and inequity in the matter of
legislative representation. The popula-
ton OF Nevada is less than 50O00, and yet
being admitted into the Union in 1885, 1t
has had two Senators In the National
Congress ever since. That is to say, the
mere handful OF people in Nevada have
as large representation in the National
Senate as has New York, with its over
100000 people The population OF Nevada
has been dwindling instead Of increasing.
but still this inequality of representation
must continue. as there is no provision
made for reducing a State to the condi-
ton Of a Territory again.
Nor could Nevada be joined TO another
State without the consent Of the people
OF both States. made known through
their legislatures. To Join Arizona and
Nevada, the consent OF the Nevada leg
islature would be all that would be neces-
sary for Congress 10 act
1t would seem that the people Of Ari-
zona should favor the project. Arizona
now has a population Of 100000. and these
people could. of course, dominate the new
Stats. Both the Territory and the State
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AS the DAYS die,
INSPIRED BY THE HERALD.

Baltimore Sun; The Washington Herald
has discovered Mayor Tune, of Shelby
vile. Tenn, and is playing him for all ne
is worth.
Atlanta Constitution: The Washington
Herald has taken notice Of Atlanta S
pump troubles, and answered the conun-
drum. DO We need a pump7" by re-
marking, if we don't now, we Will soon.
Chattanooga Times: The Washington
Herald says: A scientific gentleman
AYERS that a cucumber is 95 per cent
water" Then 1t appears that only )
per cent Of some things can stir up a lot
Of devilment
Houston Post: The Washington Herald
has interviewed a Newark visitor who
says New Jersey will go Democratic
next year. No paper that publishes stun
like that has any license TO challenge
our stories Of the wonderful things In
Texas.
Bristol (va9 Herald-Courier: Senator
Bob Taylor's voice may be for war,
says The Washington Herald, but we
know that his heart is for peace, happi-
ness. sunshine, and roses" So It is,
with a generous measure OF Love, Laugh
ter, and Song thrown In.
Savannah News: A New York man.
Jean BTun. died the other day at the age
of 102, and It was said that he had never
kissed woman, or, as The Washington
Herald has IT. his post mortem boast
was that he had never kissed a woman. "
Run certain lines;
The mesneSt thing this side Of -
Is TO kiss = girl and then 81 tell.
Evidently the aged Brun must have
thought this true. since after his de-
mise he was still clinging to his denials
New York Herald: "a New York man
who sat down on an inverted tack recov-
cred the power Of speech. which had been
lost for fourteen years. Guess what was
the first thing he said, demands the
Chicago Record Herald. No use; the
United States postal authorities would
not stand for any such guessing con-
test. st."-Washingtor Herald. Beg par
don, but our Washington contem-
porary must have read the paragraph
carelessly before appending its comment
1t was not a Chicago fellow who sat on
the tack, but "a New York man."
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
GOV. FOLK AS A CANDIDATE.
His Puritanism Cited as an Obstacle
to HIS Aspirations.

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
A great deal is 10 be said in favor Of
Mr.. Folk on the ground that in a day OF
rampant political quackery he has not
openly identified himself with any Of the
revolutionary ideas OF which so much has
been made by demagegues and feather
heads acting under Soeialistic inspiration.
There are excellent reasons for believing
that he is neither a lunatic, nor fire.
brand, nor a fool
One thing with respect 10 Mr.. Folk,
however, will have TO be taken into con-
sideration by his admiring friends IN Ten
nessee- Are they prepared to ask the
Democrats OF the North to subscribe to
the blue laws Of Connecticut?
More than one-half Of the governor S
term Of Office has now expired, and, un-
less some new field Of activity develops
soon, his service at Jefferson City is 70
be distinguished chiefly for puritanism in
the matter Of Sunday observance. In a
country where personal liberty is highly
developed and firmly insisted upon. he
appears as an uncomprOmislng Sabba-
tartan, rivaied only in the role by profess
sional crusaders and religionists
Is the Democratic party, which rarely
falls 70 denounce sumptuary laws. pre-
pared to undertake the task OF eleeting
a proscriptionist OF this type 10 the Presi-
dency?
How would Il relish White House
policy as strenuousIy in favor of chalk
line for individuals as that which now
exists for corporations?
Is there an intelligent man In Tennes-
see or elsewhere who really believes that
a Missouri Democrat who resembles 4
Maine or a Kansas Republican can be
nominated OF elected TO the Presidency on
any kind Of platform?
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corporal punishment a relic.


II you should ask the first ten-year.
old boy you meet on the street this
morning his idea of a tremendous ma
ture fake-the most elaborate and aston
ishing ever heard-doubtless he would
reply that it was 10 be found in his
mothers insistence that corporal pun
ishment frequently is much more pain
full 10 the punisher than the punishee.
He has heard that story. time and
again-and yet it is extremely doubtful
that he ever believed it. or ever will!
Sometimes, however. parents overlook
bOyish characteristics in this regard, and
the punishment inflicted is a matter of
physical moment to the party admins
teTing II. For instance, an Indiana
woman recently became so enthusiastic
in thrashing her boy that she dislocated
her shoulder; a Michigan woman at
tempted to spank her son with shingle
and exploded a dynamite cap in his
pocket, the result being that she lost
her hand: while an Alabama gentleman
wound up this remarkable days doings
by opening negotiations with a scion
whose age and growth he had neglected
properly to note, the end Of the parley
finding the elderly party to the con-
tract soaked under the pump
We do not take very great amount
Of stock In the idea Of corporal pun
ishment, anyhow. II is a relic Of bar
bsrism, and we are going TO get en-
tirely away from it in time There is
something repulsive In laying violent
hands upon ones own flesh and blood
and that frequently, in anger This IS
clearly demonstrated by the fact that out
siders always sympaJhiZe with the child,
and are nightly tiekled when he gets the
best OF the seance. If any OF the neigh
bors were looking on when that Ala
bama youngster chucked his father un-
der the pump, We have no idea that they
failed to laugh heartily and 10 think it
pretty good joke on the old man. He
had no business striking, or attempting
to strike. a lad OF this ones evident
years and understanding. and if the boy
failed in filiai respect. il was his faith
er's fault OF course, no matter what
the merits OF the argument. one would
4othUi tldl Dogs ABOUT 10 De thrashed or
spanked would divest themselves Of dyna-
mite caps and other dangerous elements
OF the makeup Of boys pocket outfit.
but those reckless parents who fail vic
TINS to these undesirable circumstances
would never be caught even thus unfre-
quently were they engaged in something
little more humane and common
sense by way of punishment.
We have said before. and We believe
true that the child who cannot be
more nearly controlled by kindness than
by violence is the exception and not the
rule. Certainly the respect and venera-
ton he feels for his parents in maturer
years is much more profound when he
can contemplate the past without shud-
dering or feeling ashamed.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
A WORLD OF WEALTHY WOMEN
The Colony Club Where New YOrk's
Fair FashiOnabIes COngregate.

Fair FashiOnRbIes COngregate.
The new clubhouse OF the Colony Club.
Of New York, an imposing colonial struc-
ture costing. all told. half million dol
lars. and archltectuTally like unto
delightful old New England tavern. Is
altogether unprecedented in the club
woman's world on this side OF the At
lantic
A temptingly equipped cuisine is offered
to satisfy the cosmopolitan tastes Of a
membership OF nearly 1000 women. who
willingly part with the unmatched fees
Of $50 for initiation and s1oe annual
dues-to say nothing of gilt-edged prices
for every service after one officially ar
Tives. so 10 speak. The scene at the door
is perpetually animated. From early
morn until midnight, crested automo-
biles turn in at the curb, and the courtly
attendant in colonial livery Of blue and
bun ushers q constant stream OF arrivals
in to this delightful retreat, SAYS the
September Delineator. Sitting IN the
small reception room at the side, one gets
a series Of Kaleidoscope impressions Of
the life OF this original club. Probably
Miss Anne Morgan, daughter OF Mr.. J.
PierpOnt Morgan, saunters in for a plunge
into the white marble pool, or Mrs. John
Jacob Ast0T for an athletic turn or two
in the gymnasium. or Mrs. Clarence
Mackay for short rest IN the reading
room, or Miss jeanette Glider accom-
panies Miss Maude adams for COM
forting cup Of tea after their professional
duties
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
what a surplns Means.

From the Chattanooga Times.
Although there is 10 be nothing doing
at the coming session Of Congress by way
Of tariff revision. there will be tremen-
dous activity on the part OF Republican
politicians to get rid of that tremendous
surplus left by an oversight TO harry and
embarass the standpatters II sur
plus OF eighty odd millions can be piled
up Notwithstanding the extravaganza and
wastefulness of appropriations made to
absorb II, the people are beginning to
realize what relief they would get from
taxation through an economical govern
ment that maintained no surplus through
burdensOme taTiff laws
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

strongest Democratic opposition the Re-
publican party has confronted in recent
years.
Since 1904 radicalism has become fash
ionable in the Republican party under the
leadership Of Theodore Roosevelt. That
is the political fact Of most dangerous
import to Mr. Bryan's Presidential as
pirations. Mr.. Bryan no longer occupies
the whole field Of radical propaganda
Mr.. Roosevelt is almost abreast of mini.
In both parties there is a conservative
element affrighted by the tendencies of
the times. It is most influential, how
ever. In the Republican party, and the
extent Of It's influence there Is the meas
ure Of Mr.. Bryans possibility Of sue
cess. Should the Republicans make the
same blunder the Democrats did In 1904,
Mr.. Bryan's opportunity would be at
hand
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

The emigration from Sicily is assuming
such proportions that there has been fear
that the real bone and sinew OF the land
would disappear. At first only the worst
class of Sicilians emigrated, but lately
the character of emigrants has greatly
improved. The compensation to Sicily for
this loss by emigration is shown by the
increased wages received by the laboring
people vino remain behind. In some places
where only 80 cents a day was earned. the
wages have gone up to 75 cents a day.
Besides this increase in wages, the gen
eral comfort of many Of the working fam
lilies has been greatly increased by the
remittances sent home by the Slcilian
wage-earners in America. The emigra-
ton movement has fallen hardest upon
the small employers of labor, who cannot
now secure labor at rates which will leave
them any profit. The emigrants leaving
Palermo for the United States last year
numbered Is, $50.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
TO A DEAD MOTHER.

Since thou hast gone. / often see
In garden closes
Faint visioned efigies Of thee
Among the roses;
Some senblancs Of thy beautys bloom,
Some SAVIOR Of the sweet perfume
That clunz around thee.
But never was ! fam TO sey
This rose Is thine until to-day
To-day found thee
Where Poverty IN squaloT lies,
Within The city
Where summer burns bat never 1ghs
With breath q pity
How little speaks Of thee; but thers
Thy rose of roses sweet and fair
found this riorningl
The white rose in its broken pot
An attic windows garden plot
] saw adjoining
Ne'er bIoomed sxeetsr flower Of lore
In Ereenest valley,
Than that white rose set high above
The squalid alley.
II anywhere on earth thou art,
Here Would'st thou hide thy mother heart
In self abasement
Tits rose mEst .house Thy spirit mid
To cheer the little sickly ciiild
Behind that easement
II. A. DAILY. in Catholic Standard.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
IA elad world's slngln'


Trouble don't stan no chance wild de
man what goes whistlin' on his way an
makes out dat de worTs all right.
Satan gifts so much abuse dat reckon
he must say ter himself sometimes:
Well. I'm a good deal wuss dan dem
what talks bout me-"
Oars des ez good fish in de river ez ever
has been kotched. De best thing, after all.
is de faith er de fisherman ter keep on
tryin'.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
MEN AND THINGS.


Frtend OF the Zoo PARK.
The meeting of the biologists in Wash
mgton recalls something Of the inltiatory
work In the establishment OF the present
Geological Park on Rock Creek, in the
District of Columbia.
The late Prof. Langley, Secretary Of the
Smithsonian Institution, became con-
vipced early IN his career at the Smith
sonian that some provision must be made
for the care and propagation of the fine
specimens of animals that were being
given TO the Smithsonian annually, so he
went to work to have Congress make pro-
vision for a national park in the natural
beauties Of Rock Creek.
The late scientist it seems. did not at
first impress Congress with his way Of
thinking about the establishment of a
zoo. but in 1883 DR.. Langley succeeded in
getting the late Senator Beck, of Ken
tucky, squarely on hts side, and bill
was introduced in the Senate, which was
perhaps the first real successful step in
the direction OF an appropriation TO buy
the land TO start our National Geological
Park. The Kentucky Senator soon inter
ested such colleagues as the late Senator
Morrill,, Of Vermont, together with the
efforts OF Mr., Dibble, chairman Of the
House Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, and Mr. Beckinridge, OF Ken
lucky, and others vino saw the necessity
Of a zoo park.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

From the London Tines
II is at least significant iE this con-
nection that those who leap from the Re-
publican frying pan will only land in the
Democratic fire. Mr.. Bryan goes further
than Mr.. Roosevelt and proclaims abso-
lutte hostility to all big trusts. whether
managed one way or the other. The
American people will, no doubt, find
means to sift good from bad. and to i'm
pose reasonable restrictions with nothing
but benefit to the honest enterprise.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
Curious United states Coin.

There has recently turned up at the
Treasury a curious cent, dated 1892 Il
represents the first attempt to strike a
coin OF this denomination at the United
States mint at Philadelphia. It is known
as a silver center cent" because, al
though the coin Is much smaller than the
ordinary cent. it IS composed Of copper
with a small blank OF silver inserted in
the center. On one side is a wreath in
closing the words One Cent" with
''l-l00' below. and the inscription THE
United States of America" The diverse
side has a head CT Liberty and the date
The piece is thought 70 be the design Of
a blacksmith, Peter Getz, OF Lancaster.
Pa. self-taught engraver who was en-
ployed at the Philadelphia mint. While
this silver Ceater cent was regularly
struck and issued by the United States
mint engravers, 1t was for some reason
rejected by the authorities and never got
into general circulation. IT is one OF the
rarest Of United States coins.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
A contributor to the New York Sun says
Mr.. Roosevelts virtues have undone his
country. Still the hnanciers who object
to his policies would leave but few OF
their countrymen undone II they were
given enough rope.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

The Birmingham News is authority
for the statement that Mayor Tune. Of
Shelbyville, Tenn. Is violently opposed to
rag-time. We have understood for many
years that there Is very little tune in rag
time, and we are thankful to know that
there is very little ragtime in Tune.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who isave tho city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed to
them. Addresses VIII 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., 1907-09-04
what Brought Him to Grief.

Writing TO his son. who was in trouble
in Texas the old man said
You must take courage. Bllr'
To which Bill replied:
Il took courage. and everything else in
sight That's why I'm In jail"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
OvercapitaIized.

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch
It has cost us s4O0. .0OO.0 600 TO acquire and
hold the Philippine Islands We call Presi-
dent ROoseyelt's attention to the fact that
our Philippine stock appears to be pretty
well watered
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

A Cincinnati judge has ruled that an
automobile is perishable. That's all right:
and now let him impress a few reckless
scorcheTs with the idea that innocent by
standers possess the same distinguishing
characteristic
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

Il am informed by a publisher" says
a Texas author. that it will take the
value OF six bales OF cotton 10 place my
poems on the market, and, after due con-
sideration, / have decided to hold my
cotton and let the poems go to obliyionn
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
VIII Hear watching.

From the Rochester Herald.
After a while bankers and brokers will
become suspicious Of their clerks who at
tend the races
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

"One of the curious things about the
fighting in Morocco is that It is being
carried on without the assistance Of any
Missouri mules" says the Chicago Rec
ord-Herald Perhaps the Sultan thinks
Muley Hafid puts up sufficient kick.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

would receive a boom and an impetus
from such a consolidation: it would make
for economy. State pride. and industrial
Improvement.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

"A Wisconsin school teacher the other
day performed the remarkable feat OF
forcing Senator La Toilette TO modify his
speech" says the Savannah News. Per-
haps he might now prevail upon Mr..
Roosevelt to apologize 70 DR.. Long.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
a Use for CactI.

Outside Of its use as hedge 10 turn
cattle, the cactus plant has been pretty
much OF a nuisance wherever it has
fourished, but at El Paso, Tex, a com
pany has just been formed to erect a
plant for the extraction Of alcohol. ether.
and fiber from all forms OF eaeu. The
concern viii be known as the El Paso
Chemical and Fiber Works. The works
VIII De in an adobe building because it
IS easier 10 maintain in a building Of this
material certain temperatures necessary
In the process. The capacity Of the works
will be twenty tons "a day, which means
that profitable employment will he found
for many persons In cutting the cacti and
hauling it 10 market. This will be the
first plant Of its kind in the United States
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

A Nevada man claims to have perfected
an onion that viii intoxicate. The thing
for thar man to do is to move to Georgia
and become a millionaire
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

What is the matter with matrimony?"
is a question going the rounds of the
press. If anything especially is the mat
ter with it, you would never suspect it
from reading OF the number Of weddings
taking place every day
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
One Schedule Reduced.

From the Omaha Bee
Uncle Joe" Cannon, while determined
to stand pat on the Dingley schedules, has
agreed to a revision of his tobacco sched-
ule.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04

From the Baltimore Sun.
According to Secretary Garfield, we are
now 10 be given an exhibition Of how 70
make the Lumber Trust plank down.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-04
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
ALWAYS SOMETHING LACKING.


A reel,
A creei,
A rod and line;
A hook,
A brook,
A day that's fine.
A bunch
OF lunch,
A harmless flask.
What more,
Lenore,
Could mortal ask?
And yet,
My pet.
For you / wish
Although
I know
You'd scare the fish.
Thus man
May plan
And days be spent;
But ne'er.
/ fear,
In full content.