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The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
A Bad Man.

He struggled In some openwork;
Avoided paying duty.
And then he boosted to his clerk
About his peekabooty.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
NIcCumber for Vice President.

And now It Is the McCumber Vice Pres
ldentlal boom which looms more or less
large on the political horizon. II the
movement has not yet assumed monu-
mental proportions Il Is. perhaps. because
II is so new. Unlike many Of the other
bOOms. that Of the North Dakota Sen
ator originated outside his own State. To
be more explicit, the Punxsutawney pa
Spirit is 70 be credited with being the
first to realize and comment on the ad-
v8ntages which would accrue 20 the Re
publican party through the nomination Of
Fir. McCumber. Speaking Of candidates
for Vice President TO run along with
Knox, says the Spirit. If we were per-
mitted 20 pick the man, we would select
Senator McCumber, author OF the new
pension law Further along. the Spir.,
says that its choice ig a clean cut,
s5rceful man, and his character is abs0-
lutely irreDroachable. He is q most ami
able and sympathetic man. sound on all
the public questions Of the day, and looks
as much like a farmer as Uncle Joe Can
non As q campaigner ne has no SUI
periors. With a voice as clear as the voice
Of busie. and sentences so keen and
precise that they fall like Ratchet strokes.
be would make a distinct hit with the
people everywhere. Whoever is nomi-
mated for President, McCumber ought 70
be his running mate"
Doubtless some iconOclasts will persist
10 discovering a go0diy vein OF sarcasm
behind the Spirits eulogy. However that
may be. persons familiar with the inside
workings Of the Senate know that Mr.
A'Cam5er will never preside over that
body If its members can avoid IT, for DE
I is not what might be called markedly
popular. some Of the older Senators
think that that voice as clear as the
voice Of a bugie' Is heard altogether too
OFTEN in the Senate. and there are other
reasons, too. Nevertheless, McCumbcr
is undeniably close student and a hard
worker, and up in North Dakota he Is a
real r1v-er
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
Idiosyncrasies OF the shnb.

Now that they are taking an inventory
of rhe jewels and possessions Of the lato
Shah Of Persian, and talking much about
his great wealth. a Washingtonian recalls
the visit Of the Shah to England in 1879.
He was made much of at the time and
all he saw about progressive England as
tOnished him. He was taken to Worm
wood Scrubs, one of the government
prisons. and was shown the scaffold where
E'Urderers were hanged. He was much
interested in the apparatus. and wanted
the government TO hang a murderer off
hand, so that he might see how It work.
ed When they told him that they had no
condemned men, the Shah thought 10 solve
the difficulty by picking out one of the
minor members of his suite for the sac-
riice. lie was keenly disappointed when
the British officials declined to execute
the man.
The Washington man referred to was
at the PaddingtOn station of the Great
Western Railway when the Persian DO
tentate took the train for Windsor. Be-
jeweled and glittering, the monarch walk
ed to his special train carrying in his
hand huge bag OF ripe English cherries.
He had just discovered the fruit and he
eould not get enough of It. He ate cher
ries all the way down the line, and. not
being particular. it it is said that he
swallowed TIE stones. At any rate the
newspapers were filled next day with ac-
counts of the Queens distinguished guest
having been made i'll by a surfeit Of cher
Ties,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

The Charleston News and Courier
claims that resident of that city re-
Gently had six pairs Of trousers stolen
from him. This will silence the claim de-
partment Of the Houston Post tempo
rarily, at least, for even it would not have
the nerve to claim that any Texas gem
tleman ever owned six pairs Of trousers
at one and the same time,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

A member Of the new Georgia legislature
has notified the speaker that he does not
want any committee Craftsmanship, as he
desires 10 be in position TO fight every
bill introduced" We ara not so sure but
that be is n model legislator and well
worthy Of emulation.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

From the Brooklyn Eagle
John Temple Graves hastens 10 say that
he never said what the newspapers said
he said the President said Correction
is the better part Of valOT
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

The Chicago Inter Ocean says the Can
non boom is causing friends OF the Taft
boom great concern" Il is hard to de-
termine whether this is intended as a
lemon for Mr.. Taft or a bouquet for Mr..
Cannon
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
Timely Advice.

well. we surprised our friends by get
ting married"
Good. Now surprise them by staying
married
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

The mere fact that Gen. Kuroh went
through this country like a fash will not
prevent his telling the home folks all
about e. Many noted writer's have done
that after going through in the smallest
fraction of a flash.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Il spoke to the count IN French, and he
didn't understand me"
You should have tried him in English.
You see. he's O. Frenchman."
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
Would 1t Make for Peace.

From the Indianapolis Star.
1t is ali right for American girls to
marry Japs if they want to. hut will it
tend to promote peaceahle relations be-
tween the two countries?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
OF Course II Would.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
What is this silly talk Of sending the
Atlantic fleet to a Pacific station? Why.
such move as that would be interpreted
everywhere as a demonstration against
japan.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

You can't fool all Of the people all Of
the time"
Maybe not" responded the political
boss. But them what you cant fool
you kin bluff"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

From the Atlanta Constitution.
If The Hague Peace Conference aspires
to make a world record for courage and
diplomatic hnesse, IL might attack the
seTvant-girl problem.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Mr. Alfred Austin announces his inten-
ton of calling upon Mark Twain. Mr..
Twain will at once realize that this Is no
joke.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

When Pennsylvania starts after the
Presidency Uncle sam instinctively begins
to nail things down in Washington. and
hunt out place TO hide the valuablcs. ."
says the Baltimore Sun. Why? That
State never captured the Presidency but
one time
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

The English House Of Commons e after
the scalp OF the House Of Lords Kill
ing the lords however. appears 20 be
about as successful an undertaking In
England as killing the peach crop IN this
country.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Although We were demanding warm
weather a short time ago, We beg TO in
form the esteemed weather nan that we
by no means want his entire supply
dumped on rs all in a heap.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

a lions cage was upset on a Western
train few days ago. Immediately precipi-
tatlng another howl in which the rail
roads Were vitality concerned
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

White hose" quoth Jane, when fresh
and new, are very cool and neat But
they are not becoming to those number
'leven feet"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

a California minister deprecatss the
sentiment in this country that admires
Big stick methods n public life" Here
Is a kindred soul for Chancellor Day at
last
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

There IS at least one Of Mr.. Knox's
brother Senators-Nr. Beverldge, Of In
diana, the nationally thinking" per
s0n-Who viii read this Yale address with
much HvelieT interest than personal
pleasure
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
From the New York Globe

What is a national purpose" that
Senator Knox says the interstate COM
merce clause can be used 10 advance?
Who shall define it, II Congress makes a
definition IN particular case it is easy
for the Supreme Court 10 refuse 10 re-
new fits finding on the ground that the
question involved is a political one.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

An American girl has Just wed a jap
anese lor tleman This viii give the
neighbory an opportunity 20 observe the
relative merits Of the TWO uationalities as
fighters
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

From the New YORK. Herald
Who can get the farmer vote away
from Bryan now? He has confessed that
he still clings to the oid-fashioned night
! shirt
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Il love Graeco-Roman poetry"
TT does beat the catch-as-catch-can
variety"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
From tie PIttsburg Dispatch

The final conclusion Of the address that
II the National power IS found inadequate
70 meet the problems OF the day, the
remedy IS not 10 ignore and nuIlify the
constitutional limitations. but 20 amend
the Constitution by the constitutional
method, IS lnd'sputable.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

'Russia's mission is peace" says a dele
gate to The Hague If that is true, Rus
sia's home missions are in a bad way.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Brown eyes indicate gentleness. gen
erOsity. and kindness; blue eyes indicate
intelligence, frmnoss. and qulckness, %
SAYS an eminent eveol0pist Black eyes
often indicate pugilisic tendencies. cou-
pied with great talking ability.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Il is very evident that Senator Knox
considers himself a better constitutional
lawyer than Senator Beveridge Though
no names are mentioned, It is sufficiently
plain who Senator Knox had in mind
when he warned his hearers 10 be alert
against the attack Of the imprisoned
phrase maker" on the Constitution Of the
United States
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Mr.. Beverage may talk about his child
labor bill as much as he pleases but
even he cannot prove that 1t isn't a minor
issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
Doubtless.
Wfse .Iann.

who killed cock robln?"
Il bite. This fellow. Orchard"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
JUST BY THE WAY.

From the Cleveland Leader
Good Member.
Jones IS the most prominent member
Of our golf club"
Why, he can't play golf"
No, bat he always pays his dues"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
The Peers Burden.


1t is not az all likely that the Liberals
in the English Parliament will succeed
In doing away with the British House OF
Lords, but the agitation may. at least.
have the effect Of stirring tho noble lords
70 greater activity and interest in
their duties As It IS now. there are q
great number Of hereditary legislators
who are never seen in the House Of
Lords until there arises some grave ma
tiouai crisis. At one OF these periods
some years ago, when the peers thought
u important 10 defeat some piece of Glad
stonelau legislation, word was sent all
over Europe 70 gather the peers from the
pleasure resorts SO that they might vote.
On this occasion there arrived az West
Minister lords who had never been IN the
House since they had taken the oath. II
was, Of course, embarrassing % the porter
at the door. who know none Of these
new faces. One particularly young and
sporting peer was stopped by the porter
with the question: Il beg your pardon.
my lord. but are you a peer7" peer"
replied the hereditary legislator, If I
wasn't what do YOU suppose I'd be DO
iag in this beastly placer" and he went
inside 10 his onerous task Of voting on
a matter Of which he had never heard.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
From tho New York Tribune.

Attempts may be made in certain quar-
tiers to classify Mr.. Knox's views as ere
dictionary" yet It IS clear that they do
not deserve that misft label The junior
Senator from Pennsylvania has shown
that he believes in the existence Of A
Eeguiative power sweeping enough to
uproot al distractions 10 free and equal
trade among the States and with foreign
countries.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

The Japanese in this country have no
more rights than an ordinary American
citizen" says Secretary Root This prob
ably will prove a shocking surprise to a
number Of them
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
Low Naval Salaries,

A STAFF correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun, who has been browsing around
down at Annapolis sends his paper a dis
patch which is extremely Illuminating as
to the struggles in which naval officers
must constantly engage in order 10 keep
out Of debt. Extravaganza enforced bv
the eXigencies Of their position consume
their meageE pay, and relief at the hands
of Congress. in the form Of higher stl-
ponds, is imperatively needed
The correspondent points out that. al
though midshipmen receive but 500 a
year, they are required 20 purchase four
teen suits or uniforms annually. Junior
lisutenau;s get 1880 and senior ueuten-
ants, $l.S0 out Of which they must paw
their own living expenses at sea. and. II
married, support their families on shore.
Most Of the officers, including even many
Of higher rank, are, constantly harrasscd
by debts, and their experiences are sad
IS at variance with the popular belief
as 70 their station in life. As tending TO
support this statement, the corresDon-
dent says that on a recent occasion when
the Russian ambassador called on a ma.
val officer Of high rank in Washington.
the officers wife left off cooling to re-
Ceive him, not being able to afford a ser
ynnt
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

1.-THE woman in blue" said 10 have ap-
peared at Oyster Bay. states that she
"only wants to get r dog" II is 70 be
hoped that "Pete" VIII not take notion
to get a woman in blue.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Mr. Bronson Howard may have been
entirely right when be said. "Au great
writers are liars" but we are duly thank
ful that all great liars are not writer's.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Wake up, Kansas" says the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch. But why? Everybody is
enjoying the rest and quiet
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Lulu Glaser the actress. who but
recently married, announces that her
husband will support her next sea-
son. That is the utmost limit any actress
feels justified IN setting.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

A recent Georgia hailstorm cracked
thousands Of watermelons. The colored
contingent undoubtedly will view this as
a manifestation OF heavenly wrath.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

A critic declares that Rudyard Klpling
IS as good a poet as Alfred Austin. That
IS an extremely conservative view of the
situation, 20 say the least
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

A Minnesota burglar returned a lot Of
last years railroad passes to an editor
from whom he had stolen them. along
with some other things. This was add
ing gross insult 10 injury.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

rs Mr. Bryan's claim to the Demo-
cratic nomination valid:" asks the Gal
weston News. Is that a mere figure Of
speech?
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

col John Temple Graves is a nys-
terry still. says a New England paper.
Not especially still.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

A California paper declares that Schmitz
cannot act as mayor Of San Francisco be-
cause he is barred by the statutes. "
Also by a steel cage in a jail.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle
In the plainest possible terms the coun-
try has been told that recalcitraut States
can be reduced to submission. that con-
struction 10 suit can be obtained from
courts, and that legislatures can be
whipped into line Far more descriptive
Of the drift Of things are these terms
than the resonance OF a Knox when he
quotes Washington and Lincoln as
solemnly admonishing that the dual gov
eminent be kept intact.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

The Washington Herald is delivered by
carrier IN the District Of Columbia and at
AIcrGndriG. Va, at s. cents per month,
daily and SUNDAY, or at % cents per
month ,cifhout the Sunday issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Senator Knox's whole address is not
less remarkable for its breadth than for
its logical clearness, 1t expounds the
natural and legitimate development Of the
Federal power 20 regulate commerce.
showing how fully the constitutional
grant has met every requirement Of
changed and changing conditions, but
showing also that its continued effective
ness depends upon the integrity Of the
whole constitutional system.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

New York Oflce. Nassau Beekmsn Bldg. LsCosts &
Maxwell Managers
Chicago OEce. Marquette Bldg. LaCOsts & Max.
we'll Mausgers
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Telephone Main $500. private Branch Exchanged
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
aThe scoIe OF strntfnrd.n

ItIII EUL q jan
I'm not suspicious, but IN that
Couture, alas, I smciled a rat.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27
SENATOR KNOX'S SPEECH.
Varying Views of the Press as to
Its Significance.

From the New York Times
Senator Knox Of Pennsylvania, is one
Of those statesmen who has the manli-
ness to brave the charge Of being a
''reactlonary." II was an address Of
great distinction and clearsIghtedness
that the graduating class Of the Yale Law
School heard from his lips on Monday.
II is Of high Importance that the jurists
OF the future should thus early get into
their heads the saving and corrective
ideas that will put them on their guard
against extemporlzed and hashy notions
Of the regulative use of the Federal
power that have been so iusistently
dinned into the ears Of the people
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

-Muskogee Times Democrat,
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Mr. Smith ". Bennett, Of Columbus.
Ohio, who is in Washington. is not only
one Of the most capable lawyers IN the
Buckeye state. but a gentleman Of sur
passing popularity. For some years he
has been special assistant IN the office OF
the attorney general, and # is believed
that he stands & most promising chance
Of being chosen 70 that Office at the next
State election.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27


says an eminent eyeol0pist Black eyes
often indicate pUgil.stic tendencies. cou-
pied with great talking ability.
1Ir. Bronson Howard may have been
entirely right when he said. All great
writer's are liars" but we are duly thank
full that all great liars are not writer's
Lulu Chaser. the actress. who but
recently married, announces that her
husband will support" her next sea-
son. That is the utmost limit any actress
feels justified IN setting
A critic declares that Rudyard Klpliug
IS as good a poet as Alfred Austin That
Is an extremely conservative view of the
situation, TO say the least.
A recent Georgia hailstorm cracked
I thousands Of WatermelOns. The COlored
contingent undoubtedly will view this as
a manifestation OF heavenly wrath
A California paper declares that Schnitz
cannot act as mayor Of San Francisco be-
/ cause he is barred by the statutes"
Also by "a steel cage in a jail.
! A Minnesota burglar returned q lot Of
! last years railroad passes to an editor
/ from whom he had stolen them. along
; with some other things. This was add
/ ing gross Insult 10 injury.
/ rs DIr. Bryan's claim TO the Demo-
/ cratic nomination valid:" asks the Cal
/ weston News. Is that a mere figure Of
! speech?
/ Col. John Temple Graves is a mys-
/ terry STILL says a New England paper
! Not especially still.
1.-THE woman in blue" said 70 have ap-
I peared at Oyster Bay. states that she
/ 'only wants to get a dog" II is 20 be
/ hoped that "Pete" VIII not take q notion
! to get a woman in blue.
! The japanese in this country have no
The Washington herald., 1907-06-27

Ernss, II. Merck Treasurer and Business MANAGER
J Harry Cunningham. ...............- Auditor
Charlie. c. Thompson Mechanical Superintendent
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-11-01

men in the rail, plate and converting
departments. Their wages range
from Sc to $50 day, the latter figue
being for the men who tell when the
blast of the furnaces is ready for pour
ing. There are at least 1000 helpers
in these departments, who work for
less than 81 day.
There are but 300 men now en-
ployed in the yards of the Chicago
Shipbuilding Co. The officials refuse
to either affirm or deny the report that
the yard is to be entirely abandoned.
Seventy-fve moulders and core
makers employed at the Hill Clutch
Co., Cleveland, O., went on strike be-
cause that concern had been doing
work for a non-union Dayton firm.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-11-01
GIVEN A WATCH.

Fireman H Lux of the Burlington
is proudly wearing a handsome gold
watch given him last week by his fell
:rw employees on the Burlington 1t
was in recognition of his heroism in
risking his life to save that of tod
ding little girl who got in the road
of the engine on which Lux was firing
The incident happened this side of
Seward a few weeks ago. The little
girl got on the track and Lux saw
chat the train could not be stopped in
time. He crawled out along the run
Mig board, and down upon the pilot
At just the right instant he threw
himself forward and to one side, grab
bed the little one and both rolled off
together and into safety. A single
slip and Lux and the little girl would
both have been ground beneath the
WHEELS. Here's hoping that Lux will
live a thousand years, and keep the
watch every day of the time.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-11-01

hour campaign they imagined they
would need bundle of money as big
as a piano leg, so they asked for a s
per cent assessment. Then came the
strike, but so many of the employers
yielded gracefully that the rest of the
campaign can be waged on the money
on hand and coming in as regular
dues President Checking reported OF
October IL that there were $4,000
members working eight hours and
1000 on strike. Since then a num-
Der of big shops have come in line,
and the strike roll is now well under
the $50 mark. The bookbinders have
made winning. ~
The Omaha strikers had a picnic
one day last week. and took to the
woods. They had a bully time, fish
ing, nutting and framing up schemes
to make the unfair employers walk
the floor O. nights.
The bindery girls in Omaha struck,
and Tommy Klopp and Frank Johnson
haven't been talking about anything
but 'ingratitude'' since.
The international now includes 176
locals, two having been organized
since the strike for the eight-hour
| day.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-11-01
The labeled garment appeals

public The labeled garment appeals
to both union and non-unionosts.
Now why not make garments that
you can sell to all classes of men in
stead of to only part Of them?
Perhaps the truth will percolate if
you give it good fair chance If
Mr.. Jones will put the label on his
goods, and If the manager of the In
ter-Ocean factory will do the same,
The Wageworker and 5000 union men
will proceed to boost for them
Now if that sort of boosting is
worth having, you gentlemen know
how you may secure it.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-11-01
GOOD BUSINESS SENSE.
It Should Appeal to Lincoln Manufac.
turers of Shirts and OveraIls.

Here is a plain statement of fact
that should appeal to the manager
of the Lincoln Overall and Shirt Co.,
and the manager of the Inter-Ocean
Shirt Co.
The man who is not interested in
organized labor and who knows moth
ing about union labels, will buy I'M
ion labeled shirt or overall just as
quickly as he will the unlabeled gar
ment. The loyal union man, or the
opponent of sweat shop labor will not
buy the garment unless it has the
label
The unlabeled garment therefore
appeals to only part of the buying