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The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
FREE DIVORCE N NEW JERSEY.
EighffoId Increase in Separations,
While Population Has Doubled.

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From the Philadelphia Press.
In the last generation the population OF
New Jersey has about doubled The
number Of divorces has grown almost
exactly eightfold.
The population OF New Jersey in 1870
was so6096 IN 1896 the population was
1,sS9, s6g In the FIVE years ending IN 1871,
the average annual number OF divorces
was &C. In the fvs years ending Ia 1906
the average annual number OF divorces
was 55l. This is just short Of eightfold.
or almost exactly seven and half fold.
The number Of divorces has grown
three and three-quarter times as fast as
population. The chance that any given
couple viii be divorced had increased as
fast IN 1870, In New Jersey. there were
f7 divorces per 100000 married couples.
In 1880 there were S.. In 1900 there were
l37.
The chance Of being divorced in New
Jersey is about I in IS marriages. The
time after marriage for divorce has
fallen: these figures make # probably
nearly one-half. New Jersey is moving,
according to these figures, 70 something
very like free divorce. Trial marriage
is already IN practice for a large number
Of people.
In 1856 the United States furnished
/ o. 472 divorces, and all the rest Of the
world 20.1u. over half here by 1881. The
figures of the present investigation. IL
other States are ike New Jersey, viii
Increase this proportion.
How do you like that for q national
record?
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
ROOSEVELT AND THE PEOPLE.
Great Majority Continue to support
and Applaud Him.
Prom the Boston Herald

Prom The Boston Herald
The inquiry made throughout the eoun-
try by two New York newspapers as to
the present popularity OF the President
only disclosed what every careful OBJ
server already knew-that the mass Of his
own party and a very considerable num-
Der Of Democrats are still with Roose-
Velt"
This is not TO say that they approve of
his every act and word. A great many
Of his admirers. We are sure. wish that
he would avoid as other Presidents have
done who were assailed more bitterly than
he has been. undignified and prohtIess
personal controversies. They wish that
he we're not so tremendously active and
50 frequently vehement. But as to the
central purpose of his policy, and the
things he has done ard is trying to do for
the country, great majority of the peo-
pie still support and applaud him.
OF this there has been no doubt since
the election OF last year
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Be lust TO Mir. Loeb.

We all know what il is that hath no
fury like woman scorned. Some people
have acquired knowledge in the premises
at first hand. Likewise, some Of US have
survived Kansas cyclones. and tropical
earthquakes, and wars. and pestilences.
We regard such experiences as more or
less valuable and interesting, and vet but
few OF US, perhaps, would willingly re-
peat the dose.
We urge our friends to bear these
things in mind If they become conscious
Of an inclination TO criticise our esteemed
fellOw-citizen, William Loeb. jr. for a
course Of action, or. rather. inaction,
which at first blush might seem to par
take somewhat OF pusillanimity. We
refer, Of course, to Mr.. Loeb's decIlna-
tion TO receive the most widely adver-
tised woman scorned who has Jared
these parts in many moons. The secre-
tary TO the President, as everybody
knews by this time. not only kept him
self IN seclusion and out of harms way
when the lady's appearance in the public
room at the Executive offices set in a
hutter all whose eyes beheld her. bat
went so far as to instruct a subordinate
10 90 forth into the open and treat with
the invader.
TO those who are inclined to attribute
air. Loeb's procedure TO a lack of cour-
age, We would say these words: Remem-
Der that he IS only human, even though
his place is next to the highest in the
land, and do not forget that he has
proved his bravery in the past
1t is not our purpose to tell in detail OF
all the valiant deeds with which the
record shows William Loeb, jr., to be
credited. We merely recall his intrepid
warfare against the ravenous rabbits OF
the Southwestern plains, his intrepidity
in chasing third-term rumors out of the
White House. his calm and unruffied de-
fiauee Of 5000 coo oonspirators and leave
the rest TO our well-informed readers
A sense of justice and fairness on thei1
part. We think. will lead them to give
Mr.. Loeb due credit for his past per
formances. and to suspend dnal judgment
at least until he shall have had an oppor-
tunity to redeem himself
AS to the lady herself. we can only say
that her story contains lesson which
4ii4E AAA AN lGdt llCu Win FLtIL bN ltEt SIS
tiers all over the world. It is a recognized
feminine trait to desire fine raiment, anC
many OF Ewes daughters who hav,
worked that trait overtime have haC
cause for poignant regret Yet here, /
seems to us. is the saddest case of all
Think of the ineffable disappointment
and misery Of being kept from a roya
presence by envy and jealousy aroused
by the respondent gorgeousness Of YOU
own apparel, Surely, in the face of suci
indubitabie testimony, no woman vii
ever again pine Tor fine and costly gar
menture.
The situation being just as it is, W,
bespeak sympathy for both Loeb anC
the lady. We could, of course. express
an opinion as to the proper disposition
IF the matter at issue, but We refrain
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
RoonexeIf Inck.

From the New York World.
The President can quiet his mind No
body denies that he is no novice in poll
tics. But IL is still early 10 begin bOthering
about delegates TO the next national con-
vention. All he needs to do is TO let his
opponents in his own party have free
swing. The more bitterly Senator Fora
keT attacks the administration in Ohio
the stronger the President will become
With the country tt is Roosevelt luck
that men like ex-senator Thurston. and
ex-Gov Odell, and Mayor Reyburn. Of
Philadelphia, should take the lead in
assaillng his policies
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
An Apology Due.

From the Chattanooga Times.
The main point appears to be that Mr..
Hartman raised 100000 for the New York
campaign and that the same was turned
over TO Chairman Cortelyou, who doubt
less used It where it would do the most
good. Il will be observed that Judge
Parker did not say that every trust and
corpoTati had been "bled" in that cam
paign but that some had contributed very
generously. The public will still be Of the
opinion tnat Mr.. Harrinan's disclosure
indicates that an apology is due 20 Judge
Parker from Mr.. Roosevelt
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
No aloIIxcoddIes There.

From the New YORK World.
1t can never be charged that the Har-
ward students who disturbed the per-
foTmance OF Brown of Harvard" at a
Boston theater are mollycOddIes. Molly
c0ddles do not insult actresses on the
stage OF throw eggs at actors. one Of
whom happens TO be a graduate Of their
college. "MuckeTs' might be expected TO
do these things but muckers are youths
who have not enjoyed the advantages of
4 college education. II is interesting %
note that the seed sOWn in the Harvard
Union address on strcnuOusness has not
fallen upon stony places.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
THE wIsTFuL DAYS.

What is there wanting in the spring?
The air Is soft as yesteryesr;
The happy -nested green Is here.
And half the world IS on the wing
The morning beckons and like balm
Are westward waters hlue and calm.
Yet something's wanting IN the spring.
What IS It wanting in the spring.
o. April, lover TO us ALL
What Is so pregnant IN thy thTali
When children's merry voices ringg
What haunts Us IN the cooling doFe
More subtle than the speech Of loge.
What nameiess lack or loss Of spring!
Let youth 60 daily with the spring.
Call her the dear. the fair. the yoang;
And all her gTaces efeT sung.
Let him. once mnre rehearsing sing.
They know who keep a broken inst
Till something from the spring be missed
We have net truly known the spring
Robert Underwood Johns
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
The Clan Harlan.

Washington is now the home of three
Harlans of distinction-Mr Justice Har-
Ian, dean of the Supreme Court of the
United States, and his two sons, James
5, a member Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and Rev. DR.. Richard D. Har-
Ian, until quite recently president OF Lake
Forest University, near Chicago. The last
named is the latest acquisition to Wash
ington of the clan Harlan, one Of the
hardest races of men produced in Ken
tuckys far-famed bluegrass region. The
sons. like their father and like all the
HaTlans, are of large stature, robust
health and vigorous intellect Dr. Harlan
has been intrusted with the task Of rails
ing an adequate endowment for George
Washington University, and he has gone
about it with characteristic HARLAN vim
and determination. Both sons are chums
of their distinguished father. and it is
said when the trio meet at the paternal
abode, the debates that ensue are worth
going miles 10 hear.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
All Chicago Has to Do.

From the Chicago E-eRing Post.
The indianapolis News says that with
the election off its hands and the railway
strike averted. there is imminent danger
of Chieago's suffering somewhat from
ennui. True for you, brother; all we
have to do now is 10 clean the streets,
kill the smoke nuisance, reform the police
department, rejuvenate the water system.
settle the telephone dispute. build "A new
city hall. get our new charter started.
and put an entirely new street car service
into ODeratiOn
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Abe Ruef Was There.

Abe Ruet, the San Francisco Doodle
boss. who is being prosecuted by +. J.
Heney, President Roosevelt's star boodle
prosecutor, was one of the leaders of the
California delegation at the Chicago con-
vention of 1904. and was one Of the lOudest
shouters for the President in that conven-
ton. It Is remembered that ne wore more
Roosevelt decorations through the entire
period of the convention than anybody
else there, and he was particularly proud
10 proclaim his intense admiration for the
President claiming that his regard was
fully reciDrocated on the part of AIr.
Roosevelt. Ruef pulled every possible
wire in Washington 10 induce the Presi-
dent not TO permit Heney To be taken
from his work for the government in the
Western land fraud cases to prosecute
him, but. Of course. his efforts were Of no
avail
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
GET THE HOOK.

Once more We get the story,
And rumOrs now are rife,
That William Ellis Corey
VIII take another wife.
You've heard the pretty fable
Before to-day. / guess.
Is Il 10 be sweet Mabelle?
Yes. yes, yes.
We've read about their capers,
Their edifying COOS.
For all the current papers
They've made a lot OF news.
And when of Mister Corey
The daily press lets go,
VIII any one be sorry?
No. no, no!
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
An Editor Goes 10 Extremes,

From the Austin Statesman.
The entire press of the State viii be
shocked TO learn that Col William Green
Sterett. the editor in chief of the Calves
News. went all the way from
Dallas to Victoria TO a legal hanging.
Getting there too late to see the negro
strung up, he remained over for the big
waterways celebration had in that city
OF the 4th instant.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
In 1904.

From the Indianapolis News.
But it should not be forgotten that in
1904 Mr.. Roosevelt was on the friendhest
relations with "eonspirstor" Hartman,
as the recently published correspondence
shows Now the conspiracy is most in
teresting. but we ought not to forget the
dramatic prologue to il. which. though
less romantic, nevertheless provides it
with a fitting approach.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Harnessing the Primordia1 Power.

From the New York World
There is something captivating in the
thought of using the rays Of the sun or
the motion OF the tides as sources Of
power. In England tidal plants at several
points are projected, the power to be Sc
cured through pairs of reservoirs connect
ing with the sea. The water from one
reservoir filled at high tide will fall into
the other one, which has been emptied at
low tide. and in falling will drive turbines
connected with electrical generators.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
A Lavish Poarer.

u need little liquor after coming from
the bath, " said the man who finds excuses
for drinking.
Hold on there, thought shouted the
ungentlemanly barkeep. you don't want
one bath right on top Of another one"
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
HIS Opinion.

Get your wife to draw up a set Of
rules and regulations for the guidance
of your conduct. Maybe you can please
her then"
"Oh. she'd rather stick to the unwritten
jaw
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

because Secretary OF Everything Taft
will soon be home again. The case
doubtless viii be turned over to him. aud
If it is, we know it will be settled, and
settled satisfactorily.
In the meantime, with Taft OF the lid,
we counsel patience and forbearance.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Accustomed 4 to whales.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The Columbia State twits Charleston
because nobody chased an alleged whale
in the harbor. Charleston is not accus-
toned to entertaining whales. Secretary
Taft has been in Charleston twice this
winter
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
VII Not Wait Fnrercr.

From the New York World.
A modus vivendi is again arranged with
Germany upon the troublesome tariff mat
ter. il would suit business interests bet
ter 10 have a fixed and settled policy
Other nations will not wait forever for
Uncle sam to wake up
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Skiing Him Up.

Sir. you have calculating look about
you
''Wel?"
Cant I sell you an adding machine?'
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Twentx-sexen Vow.

From the Columbia state.
Twenty-eight Pittsburgers on the road
to heaven; one got married, then there
were tWenty-seven.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
A Deceiver.

April smiles, and out we trot.
Ir our best arrayed.
To be drenched, as like as not,
By the tricksy Jade.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
what the Trusts Are For.

From the Dayton (Ohiol News.
DR.. Lyman Abbott says 'the trusts are
for the peoples good" What ne meant
probably was that the trusts are for the
people's goods
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Con.pirator. Not Finaneier..

Prom the indianapolis Sun.
The men in the conspiracy are not great
hnanciers. or they would have known that
it would require more than a paltry
S. 600, 600 to do up the President
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
CrneIfr tr RniImnys.

From the Baltimore SUP.
Somebody may soon organize "The So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Railroads" "
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Mr.. Busse, Chicago's new mayor. weighs
over 80 pounds. The growing fondness
for fat men shown by the people Will not
be at all disturbing to the peace of mind
Of a certain portly gentleman from Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

than si.. months old, It is apparent that
the editors of that land had practically
nothing at all to abuse up to very re-
cent time.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Had former Senator Burton known that
his little sensation was to get lost in the
noise surrounding the big sensation, as it
did, he probably would have declined to
accept those DAYS off his sentence
awarded him for good behavior.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Spring.

"This is your busy season, eh2'
"Yes" replied the weather bureau man,
"this is the time of year We show sam
pies
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Makes a. DIE.

'fThey are Of Dutch extraction"
"Faugh."
Game over in 1860.
"OhWf
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Mhitemnsh Nomenhere.

From the Descret Utah News.
In this Brownsville investigation some
one somewhere is having the whitewash
put on thick
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

II the concurrent resolution passed by
the Minnesota legislature fails to move
Mr. Roosevelt, the third-termers might
get some judge to sentence him to run
again.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Among those not wholly inconsolable
the defeat of Mayor Dunno
may also be mentioned the Hon. Benia-
min Ryan Tillman.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
MEN AND THINGS.
Had Enough.


When the late Frank Hatton was POST
master General and Uncle Joe Cannon
was a plain member of the House, the
latter called upon Mr. Hatt0n one day to
inform him that he had escorted 10 the
department a constituent who much de-
sired the p0stmastership of Uncle joe
home town OF Danvllle. but whom Uncle
Joe didn't want appointed, He left his
constituent in the aute-Toom while he
went In 10 lay the real situation before
the Postmaster General lie explained
the case TO Mr. Hatton. frankly avowing
that he did not want 10 assume the re-
sponsibility for the mans failure, but
that as Mr.. Hatton had nothing at stake
in Illinois politics. the Postmaster Cen
eral ought not to object to assume what
ever trouble might ensue when the Dan
Vile postmastership should be given 10
another man.
joe said the Postmaster General, ad-
monishingly, If you bring that man in
here and recommend him to me for ap-
pointment. I'll appoint him forthwith
oh, no. Frank exclaimed Uncle Joe;
you won't treat me that way"
"Yes, ] will, joe" insisted Mr.. Hatton.
Mr. Cannon. believing the Postmaster
General WAS only stringing him. usheTed
IN his man.
You recommend him, do you, Joe7" in
quired Mr.. HattoR.
Indeed / de- Frank" replied Mr.. Can
/ non.
Blng! went bell In a jIffy an obse-
| quiOus messenger responded.
'Have the appointment clerk make out
/ The commission for this gentleman as
/ postmaster Of Danville. Illinois, ordered
I H. L. az !
! ately"
| The messenger scoOted off. Uncle Joe
stood glaring appealingiy at Mr.. Hatton
/ The commission was brought back signed
/ by the Postmaster General, and turned
/ over 10 the waiting applicant.
Anything more this morning. JoeT
/ blandly asked Mr.. Hatten. without even
4 the faintest suggestion Of a smile
/ Bowlng low and stroking his beard
/ thoughtfully. Uncle Joe replied
''No, thank ye. Frank / believe I shall
ask nothing more from YOU to-day, as
/ I've already got more than was coming
| to me-
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
TakInE no,tn do joe.

We're taking down the parl0r stove.
There's SCOT upon the wall,
Were taking down the parior stove,
We're frightened lest twill fail.
there's a smear upon our shirt front
Ana "a smudge upon our ear
We're taking down the parlOr stove
For gentle spring is here.
We're taking down the parlor stove,
The baby is a yelling;
We dropped the stove pipe on his head,
Already it's a-sweiling.
The stoves a tilung on his head
The other three are missing.
our wifc's a-standng there in tears,
The baby boy a kissing.
I'm standing on an old high chair,
It's legs were once some stronger.
I'm hurting choice words in the air,
] can't stand this much longer.
We're taking down the parlor stove,
J thought that I could do IT,
Next time tn hire a man 20 come:
Wife stands and says. Il knew it."
Alters Coin.
The birds are alters goin'
Their sweet songs never stop.
They twitter from the house and barn,
And from the tail tree top.
Their hearts must be as happy
As hearts kin ever get
l Fer they warble an they twitter
Through the sunshine and the wet.
Tn birds are alters g0in
With their wealth o. melody
/ We might foller their example,
/ Il sometimes seems ter me.
/ With a disposition sunny,
/ ] know Wen get along.
/ Wen meet the old world with a laugh
! Wen meet il with Il song
A woman's idea Of an ideal husband
is one who viii not kick at her bills fol
/ clothes.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Cnnnot See the Fun.

Prom the Baltimore Sun.
Mr. Loeb is another man who can't see
anything funny in an after-dinner story.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
rhe Lager Ell

When British lordiings visit as
To woa 0slr girls. we'd choose
70 have them drop their Il - here
Instead uf l. o, US.
Philadelphia Press.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

David Wardcld should not have rebuked
that Chicago audience for applauding at
the wrong time. lie should have re-
memberod that he was ia Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
Presidential Policies and Politics.

play BALI" Lawyer Delmas knew
when to bring his circus to finish.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11
warheld Has "a Boom.

Gov. Edwin Warield. Of Maryland
Is the latest to be entered in the Presi-
Dental running. Some of the Democratic
weeklies OF his State are sounding his
praises and insisting that he would make
a winning race. In their advocacy Of him
they point out that first a farmer he
knows the conditions controlling agTicul-
turai life. past and present: teacher,
knowing the wants of the public schools
a county official. gaining a knowledge of
the wants Of the plain people: d State
official, with the practical knowledge Of
where State rights end and Federal
influence should begin; a United States
official. with the practical knowledge Of
the customs service controlling imports
and exports. Il governor. whose admins
tration has been fair and just. a liuancier.
not only having been eminently successful
in handling large financial concerns with
interests IN every State In the Union, but
with especially large interests in New
York. in the prime Of life, with a very
attractive personality. courteous but for
chile"
It is recalled that when Gov. War
field. seated upon q rearing charger. led
the Maryland contingent in the Roosevelt
inauguration parade. ne was more geneT-
ally and loudly applauded than any other
State executive IN the glittering pageant
He looked so much like the late Gen
Fitzhugh Lee that many OF the ap-
plauders thought they were compliment
ing the NiTginiau
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

'Gov.-eiect Hoke Smith will come back
from Europe thoroughly rested and in
fine shape to tackle the Georgia legisla-
ure." says the Americus fGaD Times
Recorder. What is Hoke going to do to
the legislature? Eat IL?
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

just ten miles long, In view Of the fur
ther fact that the Persian Congress is less
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Every year Great Britain imports
G0,0G0Co0 rabbits from New Zealand Out
OF this bunch there ought to be one left
hind leg for Sir Thomas Upton.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

a Western man lassoed a big eagle
while flying at full speed, says tie Bir-
mingham News. So the flying machine
has been invented after al.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Alr. Arthur Nevln certainly displayed re-
maTkable haste in getting out OF Pitts
burg's immortal twenty-eight
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

4 writer in q current magazine SAYS
that it is all a mistake about Two being
able to live as cheaply as one The0reti-
cally il is not "a mistake. but people
cannot live on theory alone.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

a Montana Congressman-elect is head
ing a posse 10 pursue a band OF bandits
and horse thieves He evidently under
stands the quick and sure way 20 reach "a
position Of usefulness TO his constituents
and glory TO himself
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

a man and wife could live as one If
they didn't have so much trouble de-
Gliding which Oue.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

The pOundmaster Of a Pennsylvania city
will serve for "a salary OF $3.50 per annum.
II is not the salary. usually, that counts,
however, IN Pennsylvania
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

The Charleston News and Courier claims
TO have seen a whale eighty feet in length
cruising about the Charleston Harbor re-
Gently So soon after the breaking Up of
the state dispensary, too.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Sometimes the poet writes when the
spirit moves him. and sometimes when
the landlady does that.
The Washington herald., 1907-04-11

Crate No. !. Illustrious order Of Lemons.
has been organized by twenty-elght
beautiful and fascinating young ladies'
of Milwaukee.