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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
vIRGINIA'S RATE PROBLEM.
A Plea for Conservatism in Contest
ing Case in the Courts.

ing Case in the Courts.
From the Richmond Times-Disratch.
The precise status and powers of the
corporation commission have not yet
been determined and defined by the court
Of last resort, but the power of a Judge
to issue a restraining order where the
rights of property are involved is inherent
and undisputed. subject, Of course. to re-
versal by a higher court. 1t does not
lie with the governor to denounce such
an order as Outrageous" at least until
II has been annulled by the Supreme
Court. Least of all does it become the
governor to advise the corporation com
mission to disobey the order, for that Is
what his pronouncement that Judge
Pritchard's order should not be obeyed
amounts to.
That the chief executive officer Of the
State should advise a coordinate branch
Of government TO defy an order Of court
is unusual. 10 say the least, and we hope
that the corporation commission viii not
follow his advice. Let US proceed in the
orderly way. Let us have no pyrotech-
MICS. no sensational arrests and jailings
Let US pursue the course that the law
provides and prescribes. Let US fight
the matter with all our vigor and pow
ers, and tight 20 a finish, but let & be
an orderly fight, and not a riot,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
TUESDAY, July 30. 1907.


On mature elaboration, we think Gov.
Swanson, Of Virginia, viii take more
judiciOus view of the railway situation
Ignore Judge Pritchards order. he advises
the State corporation commission; put in
force the 2-cent rate, disObey the Fed
eTal injunction. assert the rights of the
sovereign State of Virginia. and Il Will
assume al responsibility" But the cor
porati0n commission. we feel certain, will
not be advised TO do anything Of the kind
by the able lawyer who has been con-
suited by its members as TO the course 10
pursue in the premises. 1t is impossible
TO think Of Senator Daniel as an advocate
Of disObedience 10 a Federal writ as a
means Of determining the validity Of an
act Of the corporation commission.
The Richmond Times Dispatch is not
carried away by the gubernatorial ardor
1t reminds the public that the United
States Supreme Court is as much a part
and parcel Of the organic life Of Viz
GINA OF North Carolina as Of any other
State in the Union" that it would be
folly 10 urge that the State openly revolt
against the Federal courts. that the de-
termination Of the questions at issue
cannot be fastened by amy spectacular,
dramatic. or appIause-gaining use of the
habeas corpus" and that the "authori-
ties Of the State owe it to their own high
Office and TO the influence of their posi-
tons to set the public at large that ex-
ample of reasonable f0rbearance and eff
fective appreciation Of the respect due
constituted legal authority upon which.
at the last, our whole system of gov
eminent rests Words of truth and
SObernesSt
Somewhat to the same effect is the rea-
son given by President Finley, Of the
Southern Railway, for yielding to the
rate law of North Carolina. notwith-
standing his belief in his right 20 ignore It
under the Federal injunction: 1--WE must
endeavor to demean ourselves as stand
Ing for law and order. and even some
times suffering injustice, rather than to
permit the quiet and peace Of the com
munity 10 be disturbed on our account.
President Finley's acceptance of an IN
pleasant alternative may be commended
to all hot-headed and red-blooded Of
ficials, whether State or railroad. Surely.
the governor Of a sovereign State. Of all
authorities, can least afford to set an ex-
ample Of defyiEg the judiciary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
THE BUSINESS SITUATION.
Favorable View Taken by an Emil
nent New York FinancieF.

Favorable View Taken by an Emil
nent New York FinancIeF.
New York Herald Interview with James sDeyer.
In considering a possible business con-
traction, one must not forget that we are
nearing Presidential election. which gen
orally has a restricting influence ia this
respect.
However. I am inclined to share the
opinion of many thoughtful observers who
believe that the Presidential campaign
has already actually begun, as shown by
the many attacks on corporations and
capital which are largely due TO political
maneuvering. and that TIE fight having
begun so early. it may be practically de-
cided before the usual time"
What do you think of the outcome of
the coming Presidential elections" /
asked
oh" he said. "that is not easy to an
swer so long ahead. 1t seems TO me that
If the Republicans recognize the just de-
mands for a moderate tariff revision and
other reforms and nominate the right
kind of Presidential candidate. they are
pretty sure 10 win the election"
you just mentioned?"
Impartial observers VIII admit that
some errors have been committed by a
few of those in charge of big corpora
tons, bat many attacks on railroads are,
no doubt. due 10 politicians who think
they can curry public favor In that way.
i believe the politicians will realize ere
long that the American public cannot be
misled As soon aS they find ont thar the
people think the agitation has gone too
far they will be the FIRST to stop short. or
even retTace their steps
OF course. the Investigations and ex-
posures that have taken place have had
some unfavOrable effects on the business
situation, but I believe that ultimately al
THIS agitation VIII result in legislation.
probably Federal, which will prevent
many abuses and make railroad invest
ments in the United States safer than
ever"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
COMING PARTY PLATFORMS.
Necessity for Redehning Political
Attitude of Both Parties.
From The Portland Oregonian.

From the Portland Oreg0nian-
There viii be party platforms next
year. We may suppose. and much labor
viii be spent in preparation OF them
The task Will be more difficult than
heretofore for many years, because the
leaders Of parties viii realize that old
platforms will not afford much mate
rial for new. The questions raised by
the present administration must be
dealt with by all parties-and each OF
them Will wish and strive TO get be-
fore the country on a basis that will
satisfy the radical. without doing TOO
much violence to the conservative, eIe-
ment- There will be no little shifting
of ground.
Many Republicans of the capitalist
class, and those associated with the capt.
talist class, viii surely turn against the
Republican party, even If Mr.. Bryan
should be the Democratic candidate. For
the Republican party viii undoubtedly in
its platform declare its intention of contin-
uing. and even OF extending, the legisla-
ton necessary for abatement OF the CO.
lOssal abuses. detected and exposed, or
yet hidden. In the vast combinations Of
capital throughout the country. The
Democratic party viii make similar
declaration, but will direct its criticism
at Republican methods. and thus seek
favor for its own. But its own methods
VIII lack the definition that those OF
the Republican party have obtained
through the laws and through the prose-
cutions urged by the present administra-
ton against the operations OF the Rookie
fellers and the Harrimans The double
purpose Of resentment, and of hope TO
have Influence" with a Democratic ad-
ministration, will turn most Of these
forces to support of that party.
Platform writing next year viii be an
artistic business. The platforms must be
so constructed as 10 say both more or
less than they mean,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

There has been a revival OF interest IN
Germany in all that pertains to Vischer,
the eccentric author, due 10 the celebra-
ton of the one hundredth anniversary Of
his birth. One Of the stories told of him
is of his adventure with an American
girl. He was busy with his treatise on
aesthetics, which afterward became IA
nous. when the girl secured the next
room to his. and played on the piano for
hours at a time. He begged for quiet,
but was told that If he did not Ike his
room he could leave. He had occupied
his apartments for fourteen years. and
was loath to change, so one day he burst
from his room. foaming and yelling like
mailman, and so scared the pianist that
she moved the next day. 1t was Vischer.
too. who, while in Italy. became angered
at waiter in a cafe, and, being short
on italian phrases, held the waiter by
the eoat-tail, while with the other hand
he searched a pocket dictionary for the
Italian word meaning scOundrel. As 4
centenary gift Vischer's letter from Italy
has been printed by his son
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
MEN AND THINGS.
Prof. Browns Services.

AoAs DFO0A8 services.
The change in The curriculum at the
Naval Academy, which combines the de-
partments Of mathematics and mechan-
les In charge OF Prof sunson J. Brown,
recalls the local Astronomical work OF
that officer, who was stationed for some
years at the United States Naval Observ-
atory, on Georgetown Heights Prof.
Brown was in charge OF the great equa-
torial at the observatory for a number OF
years prior to his assignment 10 the Ma
val Academy. He was director Of the OBJ
servatory from 1895 to 1901. ard also d.
rector Of the Nautical Almanac 1900-I90l.
He prepared catalogue Of stars for the
Berliner Johrbuch at Annapolis in 1851.
and at the observatory Of the University
Of Wisconsin, 1880. also various sci
entiic memoirs in the Astronomical
Journal founded on original observations
and researches.
Capt. J. c. Badger. who has just as
sumed the SUPPLEMENTARY Of the Naval
Academy. does not approve Of all the
recommendations and changes made by
the Wainwright board, but has approved
the consolidation Of mathematics and
mechanics, Of which the former Wash
ington scientist Is to be IN charge. Prof.
Brown lived for d number OF years IN
Georgetown. where he was married, and
where Mrs. Browns family stil reside.
He was educated at Cornell and at the
Naval Academy, from which he gradu-
ated. at the head of his class. n 1876.
He was appointed professor OF mathe-
MATES In 1888
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
A REAL BEAUTY SHOW.
OId-fashioned Way of Deciding Pre-
emlnenee Has an Advocate.

OId-fashiOned Way of Deciding Pre-
emineRee Has an Advocate.
james Hunekcr in Ever ldy's
confess prefer the old-fashioned
beauty contests Of st. Louis OF New Or
leans. Of Vienna or Aries, where the
women. life size. radiant. smiling. vital.
walk before the enraptured eyes OF the
judges. Picture to yourselves this wholly
human fashion Of deciding such a mo-
mentous Question-and what can be more
moment0gs for the human race than the
beauty Of women -transposed TO Amer
lea, and in some intimate amphitheater.
where one would not have TO use a celes-
tial eyepiece TO an opera glass, let Us as
semble FIVE hundred or a thousand beauti-
full women. Pagan as is the proceeding.
IL would attract an audience bigger than a
Wagner music drama al Baireuth Then
let an ideal jury be selected to render
Judgment a jury composed of master
painters and writer's who are noted for
their prediction in matters feminine.
genuine critics and admirers Of the sex
Henry James. George Moore. D'Annun-
zio. Paul B0urget. Paul Hervieu-an
feminists. as the literary slang has it
John Sargent, Boldini, Zuloaga, Zorn, Re
noir, Degas, for the painters, six men who
have interpreted the charms and the de-
fects OF women Of many climes, each ac-
cording to his temperament And as
foreman Of this extraordinary jury.
President Theodore Roosevelt, conservator
OF the hearth and cradle. (LittIe danger
Of the anemic woman being a winner
under his eagle eve; Brunhildes and Walt
Whitmanic amazons would have a sure
chance Of victory Are you doubtful that
the result would be magnificent?
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doubt, in denouncing War Department
methods and arraigning army cliques.
But this is likely to be the sum total Of
II all.
Meanwhile, II Col. Ayres wishes to re-
tain the public sympathy now his portion
he will practice self-effacement until his
appeal comes up, and, moreover. abandon
his foolish purpose to make charges
against officers with whom he served in
the Philippines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

AS a result Of a concession made by
Secretary OF the Navy Metcalf, naval
officers who are travelling under orders
and do not receive mileage, as we'll as
civilian employees OF the Navy Depart
ment who travel on official business, may
now enjoy their baths at the expense Of
the taxpaying public. The action OF the
Secretary followed a recommendation OF
the Paymaster General. and nov only the
sanction Of the Comptroller Of the Cur
rency. who must pass on the legality OF
the proposed innovation. Is needed to re-
move all elements of uncertainty. The
plan is to establish a definite scale Of
allowances, so that officers may know ex-
actly what they may expect from the
Treasury in the way Of reimbursement for
travelling expenses. Furthermore, the de-
paTtment proposes 10 eliminate the de-
lays OF from two 10 six months In the
settlement OF expense accounts, which
heretofore have distinguished such trans
actions. The allowances for baths will
change a Treasury Department rule Of
long standing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
Army Efinnetfe.

From the Baltimore American.
Col. AyTes has been retired. Hereafter
when army men wish to retain their posi-
tons they will allow their wives 10 fight
their own battles alone and unaided. II
Is evidently conduct unbecoming an officer
to take the part OF his wife in any quar-
rel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
GOVERNMENT BY INJUNCTION.
EnjOining Execution of state Law
Thought to be Unnecessary.

EnJoining Execution OF State Law
Thought to De Unnecessary.
From the Louisville Courier-Jgurnai
There has been good deal Of unin-
telligent discussion with reference to
government by injunction" largely by
those who do not wish to be controlled
The writ Of injunction is a perfectly
legitimate exercise Of judicial power, and
cases occur where Il is badly needed
But it is power that is subject 10 abuse
and ought not 10 be invoked in all sorts
OF cases To enioin the execution Of a
State law. In advance OF any decision OF
the Supreme Court that such laws are
unconstitutional. seems 20 be going rather
beyond the necessities OF the case. Laws
fixing rates Of Fare have been passed
hastily In some eases. and il is admitted
that they cannot be enforced II they turn
out 70 be confiscatory. Whether they are
or not is a question OF fact, TO be deter
mined by actual trial II is hardly COM
petent for a Federal judge 10 settle such
"a question in advance. as though K were
a question of law, and not of fact.
II can hardly be said however. that
the rights OF the States are measured
by such a decision, though the exercise
Of them is temporarily suspended. A
writ Of Injunction. II improperly granted
necessarily suSpends the exercise OF some
right II it is wrongfully granted e may
be dissolved. The rights Of the States
just now are not threatened by an en-
forcement Of the Constitution. but rather
by the scheme % set II aside by eonstruc-
ton. Judge Pritchard's action may be
step in that direction but his decision is
not final
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the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
What is an optlmist?" asks a con-
temporary. One who can see the home
team lose by a scratch and not believe
the umpire was a robber-Washington
Herald.
Washington namesake must be getting
nearsighted. In reaching for an optimist
il has seized on an angel.
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sst,-ription Rate By Mail.
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
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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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

From the New York World.
Gov Hughes owes no apology for his
great number of vetoes. In most cases
they stand squarely on their merits, and
it would be to the advantage of all other
States If their governors would emulate
his example
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
Many qualified, Few Chosen.

From the Plttsburg Dispatch
HE has felt the pinch of poverty"
declares a Michigan boomer Of Uncle Joe
Cannon. II that is a Presidential qualfi-
cation there are some millions of people
in the country better qualified than
Uncle joe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

Mr.. John D. Rockefeller has filed a
claim against the government for $3.50
We hope ne is extremely anxious to OBJ
tain the money. 1t will be so pleasant to
watch him wait for IT,
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Compromised.

Did they succeed in finding 4 name
for the baby?"
Yes But they had an awful time
doing H."
What was the trouble?"
"He wanted to adopt a name from a
Pullman car and she insisted upon using
the name Of a breakfast fOod?"
What was the RESULT"
They compromised by using the name
Of a new brand Of cigar"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

Secretary Root says that Japanese has
no more rights in this country than an
ordinary citizen. The trouble is. ap-
parently. to convince some OF them that
they are ordinary and not extraordinary.
citizens
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&c Cnndidnte Needed-

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Senator Daniel says that Senator Cul-
berson would make safe President, and
maybe he would What we are looking
for just now, however, is a safe candi-
date
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

No English court can declare an act Of
Parliament unconstitutional This shows
that 1t is as hard for an Englishman 10
see the usefulness of little joker as it
is for him 10 see a little joke.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
The Double sing.

From the Houston Post,
One of the Washington correspondents
says Mr.. Roosevelt is determined to give
Mr.. Hartman the double cross. The New
York World is trying to give him the
double Sing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

Mr.. Foraker protests that he has never
been nominated for any office by a
Democrat If this is intended as a jab
at the President, it viii not make much
of hit with the country. Because Mr..
Roosevelt was nominated by Mr.. John
Temple Graves, it does not necessarily
follow that the nomination was Demo-
cratic
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

Usually we enjoy hearing prosperity
talk as much as anybody, but when the
United Undertakers announce that the
past year was the most prosperous in
their history, and that the next Is even
more promising, we submit that It is
time to call a halt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
Comp Theory Gaining Ground.

From the Richmond TiDes-Dispatch
a little more OF this concentrated ex-
tract of summer. and public opinion will
begin to rally round the banner of Rev.
Zets H. Copp. who asserts that hell is in
the sun.
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A Great Celebration.

From the Baltimore Sun
That Ohio boy who is TO get $250,00O II
he is a patriotic American will probably
put up Fourth of July celebration that
viii make the country scream for help.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
Continuous.

Does your wife always manage to have
the last word?"
Huh ! guess you don't know her. She
always has the last one and then starts
again on the first"
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We entertain serious doubts as to the
truthfulness Of that story about fish
getting inside an Atlantic City girls
bathing suit, thereby causing her to faint
in the water. There isn't room for a
girl and fish inside the same bathing
suit at the same time these days
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

A Pennsylvania farmer found a turtle
with 1885" engraved on its shell, but
experts say the engraving is not more
than FIVE or six years old. Evidently
some one has been playing a shell game
for the mere fun OF the thing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30
A Needed Merger.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
A coffee and spice merger is now talked
OF. Coffee has long been merged with
chicory bean dust and other matter. and
has seemed to lack spice.
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STORM Coats and PettIcoat..

From the Baltimore American.
That famous overcoat war of West
Point is not yet over. The garments in
question have turned out 70 be storm
coats
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

Senator Pat McCarren says he wouldn't
trust a professional reformer with dogs
breakfast" Not II the Hon. Pat needed
the breakfast in his own business, at all
events
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

Mayor Schmitz says he viii run again. A"
And this too, Notwithstanding the fact
that he has been on the run for something
like two years.
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.
IN INDIANA.

I had It right beyond a doubt
When / arrived In Terra Hout
But soon I met a gay galoot
Who said the town was Terra HOot.
I might have had plain sailing, but
Another dubbed II Terra Hut,
Still others called about my vote
And welcomed me to Terra Hote.
And then I gave 1t Up, you know,
And moved away to Kokomo.
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Sfuny.

II want name for my villa. What
would you suggest"
80 'Nozone Cottage" replied the man
who had bitten by booklet.
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Chicago contemporary deprecates
the wearing of white shoes by Chicago
lassies. The size Of the foot does have
a great deal to do with tho attractive
ness Of white shoes.
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All in a Month.

Before marriage I used 10 dream OF
life in fine house, with sixteen serv-
ants"
Dreams never come true
They do partially We live In a fat
instead Of a house, but we've had the six
teen servants"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

At least one set Of worthy American
citizens has attended the jamestown Ex-
position and departed without word OF
adverse criticism. The deaf-mutes have
just held their convention there.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

An Indiana novelist wants 70 get into
political life. II he can secure promises
Of support from his fellow-novelists, his
success is assured.
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An Exhibition Stunt.

"Malipedes are the fourth and fifth pairs
of head-appendages Of chilopods."
What's that 10 me?"
Nothing. occasionally Ike 20 display
a bit Of knowledge that nobody else can
possibly have
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And He's Not the OnIv one.

From the Omaha Bee.
Uncle Joe" Cannon seems to believe
there is an unwritten law against tariff
revision.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-30

An automobile horn with twenty-eight
varieties Of "honk" has been invented
And still there are people who labor
under the impression that the automobile
horror has already reached the limit.