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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

The Big Stick from It's frs issue.
present supply viii last a year,
And. finally. in the process OF
elimination. for the sake Of variety.
there goes out the Gotham Weekly
Gazette. that inconStant. cumber-
some blanket sheet which wahblcs
along, ostensibly loyal TO William
Howard Taft. Of Cincinnati and
Yale. but which IS as tickle as
Houston sunshine. as all-absorbing
in its political affections as John
Temple Graves. and which never
was known % stay put.
In eliminating the aforesaid. and
issuing The Big Stick, as we do.
without the least reference TO them.
individually or collectively. we feel
certain our readers will be gratified
and elated in the extreme. They
cannot help but be. for many Of
them petitiOned us 10 do Il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

The special edition OF the Raleigh News
and Observer. Illustrative Of North
Cardinals Progress" which has Just
come TO the office OF The Washington
Herald, is a paper worthy Of more than
mere passing comment Besides mass
OF general information as 10 industrial
conditions in the Tar Heel State, it con-
tains exhaustive and valuable data con
corning tobacco. cotton. furniture, horti-
culture. lumber. and climatic conditions.
The issue has been widely distributed and
should prove Of inestimable value to those
interested in that section Of the South.
II reflects credit Of high degree upon its
able editor. Mr.. Josephus Daniels.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

no account in some States, but a mar
riage contract must be held inviolate.
regardless OF the day upon which it is
consummated. That is the better light
in which to view the matter. And the
fact that these contracts are sometimes
set aside in no wise lessons the dignity
or sacredness OF those remaining.
In this day of more or less latitude IN
the matter OF divorce, anything that tends
to strengthen the ties that bind is 10 be
encouraged. Marriage is great deal
more than a mere civil contract-and it
would be sad day In this country when
it ceased TO be so regarded. II ought 70
be clothed in all Of the majesty that re-
ligion is able to confer upon 1t. 1t should
be the one contract above the law-or as
nearly so as possible. And the man who
seeks to elevate it 10 that high estate is
to be congratulated and commended, even
though his influence and office may be
Of relatively small account.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: II you sec il in The Biz
Stuck. It isn'tso.


With this issue The Big Stick
makes a notable departure. The
novelty Of It may be & bit startling
at first, but the devoted reader.
once he RECEIVERS from the shock. is
sure TO applaud the innovation. Va
riety IS the spice Of life. as every
body knows. and in keeping with its
upward-and-onward policy The Big
Stick has determined TO allow only
new names 10 figure in this issue.
Therefore. it rIthlessly eliminates
pleasing personalities and facetious
funnygraphs about the following
named esteemed fellow-citizens:
W. B.-affectionately called
Billy-Hibbs. who owns the most
powerful hill-elimbing electric in
town; has a race horse named
after him. that wins when his
friends have no money up: who
bulls local stocks. hobnobs with
Loeb, jr.. and other statesmen.
has green entrance TO. his new
building. to keep Richard Gull
han happy. and who maintains a
home and voting residence at
Leesburg. Va. that he may fur
Their the Bourne plan for a sec
0nd-electiye term for Roosevelt
James Cecil HOoe. sometimes
complimentary given the prefix
Hon: a Smokers Gap Demo
crat, who. magnanimously practic-
ing self-effscement. nominated and
elected the Hon. Charles G. Car
lin to Congress from the Eighth
Virginia district. and now rides
motorcycle and is the peerless
champion Of good roads
Henry Litchfield West-the Hon.
city father. devotec Of golf and
bridge. Harpers Ferry huutsman.
Democratic supporter OF Roose-
welt. friend Of William Jennings
Bryan. reactionary in the matter
Of recapitaliZing the gas compa-
MES. and tried and true defender
Of the masses
Louis A. Coolidge. distinguished
author of Floating Florence.
dramatist. bOn-TiTant. Comptroller
Of the Currency in embryo. and
sll-around Washingtonian Of large,
increasing and deserved clientele
Gus ]. Ksrger. Taft boomer and
promoter. handler Of the heavy
guns for the Cincinnati Times
Star. and who became additionally
famous last summer through the
fine pitching stunts done by his
nephew for the st. Louis Cardi-
nails
Angus J. McSween. travelling
agent Of the Knox propaganda,
light Of Newspaper Row. pleasing
writer Of fiction. harmless nature
faker and octOpus-chaser--
l. White Busbey. Edgar G. Sny-
der. Thomas c. Noyes. John 5.
Shriver, and other limeTick-prO-
ducers and Tommy TinAles who
have been generously contributing
their best thoughts (iE Ihyme) 10
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
THE BROMIDIOTIC FAREWELL.

We have All learned % spurn the man
Who stops us on Our way
To ask that time worn question.
is IL ChOt. cold enough today
We used 70 think the weather fend
A pet but ] eNclaim
That there's a pest beside Of which
He's bound 10 blush with shame
I cannOt make excuse for him
Though possibly ! should.
! mean the man who leaves y0u with
GOODBYE, old man. be good.
New York Sun,
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WILL ASK ROOSEVELT.

Mayor Buss- to Seek Advice a. to
Horse RaeinI.
Special to The Big STICK.
Chicago. Nov. g. 80 Mayor Busse
can hardly resist the pressure upon
him 10 permit horseracing and book
making in Chicago.
The point is made that Washing
ton. the Capital Of the nation. in
supporting a magnificent track and
allowing patrons 10 place bets. gives
governmental sanction 10 the sport
and its accessories
Racing was suppressed here dur
ing A moral crusade a few years
ago
Mayor BHsse probably viii 90 &c
Washington 10 consult President
Roosevelt on the subject and viii
be guided BY has advice
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EIGHTY.CENT GAS.
The Priee Is Sure to Drop With the
Higher Capitalization.

The friee Is Sure to Drop with the
Higher Capitalization
Gas at 80 cents per 1000 cubic
feet is now in prospect.
A voluntary cut in price is 70 be
made shortly. according to vell-de-
fned Hmor.
The companies have been much
criticised for their audacity in seek
ing 10 capitalize their accumulated
earnings. but it now develops that
e. worthy and philanthropic
motnes npted this step. which
really had for It's primary object the
giving 10 Washington Of the cheap
est and best gas furnished 10 any
city in the United States-Indianap-
els not excepted.
When this news leaked out yeSter-
day it created most favorable com
ment.
At the District Building enthusi-
aSm was unconcealed and unsup-
pressed.
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BY YE LOCAL SCRIBE.


Flurries may come and furries
may 80. but Tom Hume's optimism
goes on forever.
II IS rumored that Raymond Pat
terson Is polling the country on the
Vice Presidency
Culpeper Is again on fire for VIII
liam J. Bryan, according 10 our
friend, Maj. A. J. Stofcr.
Frederick ]. HaSldn ia back from
Quincy. Ill. where a miniature
Haskin was recently christened.
Herbert Parsons. Of fusion fame.
did not call at the White House
yestefday-or any other day recently
J. Thilman HeudTick Is dlckering
for a 1908 Mercedes for rapid transit
use 10 and from the Columbia Golf
Club.
y. d. Messenger is over in New
York cond0ling with Macmillan
Ihmsen, whom he knew IN brighter
days.
Alfred Henry Lewis. of New York.
is SatuTdaying here. at the New
Willard, 10 the delight Of his many
friends.
c. X. Bergman secured two seats
for the Bryan dinner and intends to
occupy both Of them-a la ldare not
name him.
Medll Mccormick aud John East.
man, OF Chicago. and Geonge 3.
Van CleYe. Of New York, have been
sojourniEg in our midst.
samuel G. Blythe Is shaking
hands twice with his friends-Onct
for himself and once for Bot
Wynne. our c. G. across the pond.
Constant Reader.-DaTis was his
namc-Webster Darts Don't know
bis present whereabouts. Probably
Kansas City. Yes. he Joined Tam
many afterwsrd. William ]. Bren
nlngs" was what he called our peer.
less leader. For further particular
write 10 Col Richard Lindsay. car,
The Big Stick Who's Whos Is 81
lent on that point.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
They Don't Think IT Fun.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A Chicago professor says there are no
humorists in this country. This seems
little harsh after the way the para
grapheTs OF the nation have exerted
themselves 10 have fun with the Chicago
professors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
Picturesque Politics.

From the Springfield Republican.
The picturesque thing about election
day in Massachusetts was the large vote
given to the man who fought the oil
trust. and was the candidate OF a new
political party that is duly organized as
a corporation. This IS a queer develop
ment OF the times
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE THAyKsGIvING LINEUP.

And now upon life's football held the
turkey forms his team.
They say that they viii never yield, and
husky quite they seem.
Behold. the pumpkin stanch and stout.
the mincemeat trim and fine!
But we will put them all to rout when
we swing into line.
Wen chase the pumpkin of the lot and
serve him up in state;
And there viii not be left a spot 70 mark
the mincemeat's fate
And when we've made the squash wreck
and done the gravy brown,
Wen grab the turkey by the neck and
make him holler Down"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Probably the people of Cleveland
thought they were able 10 attend TO their
own business without outside inteTfer-
ence." suggests the Terre Haute Tribune.
Evidently that sort of thing is consid-
cred more or less queer these days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
BURTON.

c'And Great Was the Fan There
Of
Out in Cleveland they're rejoicing;
they say they haven't got
A bit Of Too Much johnson" for
the city.
They grilled poor Mr.. Burton TIL
he found il pretty hot
And be is coming back to Con-
grcSS-that's no pity.
With Taft and Teddy hacking him
he thought that all the voters
Would rally round his banner and
he couldn't help but win,
But the citizens Of Cleveland, solid
men as wen as hoaters.
Beat him bad. Just to show out
siders
They
shouldn't
Butt
In.
Cincinnati. Nov. 6. j. B. +.
Read BinCy,,le Bugle tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

From the Rochester Union.
Some OF the girls of Bates College have
beer earning money by picking apples
this fall This proves that an education
fits a girl for usefulness.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
ECHOES OF THE ELECTIONS

James K. Jones Is out hatfootedly
for Candidate Chanler.
The administration VIII transfer
its support 10 CortelyOu.
Foraker sent the first cable mes
sage Of coincidence TO Taft.
Addicks was behind the prohibit
ton movement in Delaware.
The Independence League would
have won in New York but for the
Parsons handicap.
If he had received no help from
Washington. Burton would have
been defeated by 25.oO0 at least.
Uncle Joe Cannon positively re-
fuses TO run or stand for President
except on a tariff-refOm platform
Clark Howell is displaying unusual
aggresriveness in his management OF
Hoke Smiths preliminary campaign
for the Presidency.
Hon. William SteTTett wires from
Dallas that Texas viii refuse 10
rally around any other banner than
Joe Bailey's in 1908.
Aldrich is inclined 10 regard la
Toilette as the best available Presi-
Dental timber, conservatism beng
now the party's wstehword.
Mingo Sanders declares that Cle7e-
land negroes voted solidly against
Tom Johnson. thus proving their
loyalty TO the administration.
Throughout Europe and Canada
Roosevelt has the Presidential cali
10 20 l. Taft IS still running strong
In Japan. in spite Of recent events.
The recent hurries in financial
centers have gwen decided impetus
90 the Roosevelt second elective term
movement now sweeping the cuun-
trF.
Chairman Harry 5. New personals
prefers Atlanta as the Republican
convention city next year. Birming-
ham is his second choice Both
will be extra dry.
Indiana Republicans would rcnom-
mate Hanly for governor by &C
clamaiiOn bnt for The constitutional
obstacle. He Is especially strong
with the Germans.
T. Taggsrt has served notice upon
the Democratic party that he viii
throw up the national ehairmaushin
rather than conduct another safe
and sane campaign.
August Belmont is booming Folk.
Of Missouri. for President. and John
son. Of Ohio. for Vice President,
with control Of public utilities and
Scent street car fares as the para
mount issues.
! Afaw-yVhx- Ia -o,r favor SUNDAY
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
When Taft Comes Home.

From the New York World
Mr. Roosevelt did not refer in his cleo
ton statement to Mr.. Burton's defeat
in Cleveland. Perhaps he left that for
Secretary Taft to explain.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

The woman who spends more money
at the bUtcher-shop than at the mininer's
is apt 70 have a happy life" says the
New York Times. True, provided it isn't
her husbands extravaganza at his club
that renders the virtue a necessity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

The Indianapolis Sun proposes that the
next issue of so bills bear the likeness
Of Secretary George b. COrtelyOu. II Mr..
COrtelyou so orders, and then distributes
the, issue as souvenirs. doubtless it would
help along his boom immensely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Because King Edward and Queen Alex
andra are 20 be visited by three kings
and two queens. n contemporary thinks
Windsor Will have a full hand. Misdeal,
II seems TO US; four kings and three
queens
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

"Only fifty-seven days before the sale
OF booze in Georgia viii be Illegal" says
the Augusta Herald OF recent date. II
will not be n great while before they
win be figuring II down to minutes and
seconds
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

What the New York financial district
seems 20 need most now Is a clearing
house for regulations" says the Balti-
more News And a clearing out Of get
rich-duick artists and frenzied f1nanciers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

at is not the man who yells loudest
that is the worst hurt" says the Pitts
burg Dispatch. No. indeed; otherwise,
Chancellor Day would have been in his
grave long ago.
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Ton Sensible.

The lady muskrat puts on fur
An inch or two.
In winter you will ne'er see her
In peek-a-boo.
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Perhaps old Kentucky went Republican
just to force Msrse Henry 70 reconsider
his determination to retire from partici-
patton in politics.
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The Cleveland Leader OF Saturday last
carried an excellent editorial on The
Coming Street Car" Doubtless Il was
written while the editor was waiting for
the same
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
He Might.

The janitor has a crying jag Says
he's a miserable worm"
Il wonder II the worm would turn
Turn
Turn on a little steam"
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cess In 1908" George Fred Is certainly
the Democrecy's greatest slap-stick CO.
median.
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A NIarreIonn Man.

Washington was. indeed. wonderful
man"
Discovered new evidence?"
Yes. He was one Of the wealthiest
men Of his times. yet he seems to have
made himself respected"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

San Francisco has elected a Taylor
mayor. but be isn't fiddler. That city
has enough OF flddlers for a while,
doubtless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie says, I'VE have
too much prosperity" The gentleman's
1--WE" doesn't embrace any vast number.
however.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Tight money makes tight wads," says
the Arkansas Gazette. And. conversely,
tight wads make tight money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

After a little while there will be nothing
left 20 advance in value but the cheap
skate-and it's doubtful that he ever Will
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

A magazine writer says the japanese
do not, as rule. eat much butter. Per
haps a pure food law might help them
out, as II did the people Of this country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

CarusO is on his way TO America, but
is firmly resolved not TO indulge in any
monkey foolishness this time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Notwithstanding the prohibition fresh
ct outsiders will depend upon Mr.. Clark
Howell. Mr.. Thomas W. Loyless. and
Col. ]. Lindsay Johnson TO keep the
old, reliable Georgia barbecue up to its
erstwhle standard Of glory.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

The suggestion OF an extra session of
Congress almost brought on another
furry.
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All and 'alf for Delaware's.

Col. George Fred Williams pokes his
head up from beneath the wreck in
Massachusetts long enough to say that
the result ''foreshadoYs Democratic sue
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
Not Pete.

IL was a pretty colleen
out looking for peat?" we affably in
quired.
No, your honor; for Terence"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Knoxville has gone dry, but Mr.
Hearst hasn't offered any Knoxville edi-
tor $4,000 a year." says the Knoxville
Sentinel. Is this a gentle hint TO the
New Yorker?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
Statistics.

MY friend, the percentage Of men who
drink is s.. plus a large fraction
I'm"
Are you not interested"
Some. What's the percentage OF men
who are likely 10 buyT"
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Incidentally. ex-Gov. Taylor may de-
eide to again visit his old Kentucky
home so far away
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New Jersey has come back into the
Democratic fold" says the Greenville
Is. c. News. Not yet, but soon-per-
haps.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
In tie LImeHght.

Some OF the politicians point 10 him
with pride and others view him with
alarm"
'Whom?"
The President"
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But save. on. save. the pumpkin pie
sings the Bentztown Bard in the Balti-
more Sun. We knew that one heart, at
least, in that office still beats true TO its
first love.
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Whnt Did She Meanf

Il see party has opened a boarding
place for cats" remarked the laxative
bodrder.
What Of it?" snapped the landlady.
Something out of the ordinary. chr
mot at all. I've been boarding EN- for
years."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09
Eloquent HeadEear.

From the Charleston News and Courier
Money talks through a woman's hEt. =
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MEN AND THINGS.


Sarah Martin.
In the churchyard OF Caster, close to
Yarmouth. England, is a shrine 20 which
many pilgrims have recently resorted-
the grave OF the quiet little, gentle
voiced dressmaker," Of whom at her
death, in October, 1913. the then Bishop
Of Norwich said: II would canonize
Sarah Martin il I could" Yarmouth re-
veres her memory TO this day. A stained
glass window has been placed 10 her
memory in the parish church, where her
prayer book is stin preserved, while her
journal is one OF the treasures OF the
public library in the Toll house. Under
meath this building was the miserable
dungeon. which served as the borough
prison, and IL was TO the ameliOratiOn
Of the lot OF the wretched prisoners that
Sarah Martin devoted her life Earning
bare subsistence OF 10 pence a day ty
toiling from early morning until late at
night. she yet managed 10 give up one
day in the week 20 Ger labor OF love.
She died in poverty. but the result OF
her LIES work WIS the reform OF the
prison system OF Yarmouth.
German Steamship Companies.
The oldest Of the German steamship
companies, the Hamburg-American, was
founded in lA7. with a capital OF about
100000 The company began business
with sailing packets, making trips be-
tween Hamburg and New York. II was
not until 1875 that the company built two
steamers in England; there was then no
German shipyard able % construct a YES
sci Of 2.0o0 tons. Beginning with the year
1850, the company has built steamer after
steamer. until the tonnage owned by this
German corporation IS the largest in the
world. The beginnings Of the second
largest company. the North German
Lloyd. are equally humble. In 1857 the
| Lloyd started with three small steamers
| plying between Bremen and English ports.
In the following year the company es-
| tablished a regular service between the
home port and New York using for this
purpose English-buut vessels. In 1853 the
/ governments Of the United States and
/ England intrusted the mails 20 this com
pany. which materially increased its bus
mess and its profits. Beginning with the
/ year 1878, the company has built fast
| steamers which have been so successful
that IL continues 10 carry the mail OF
/ foreign governments, and has been gfVer
/ the German mails for transportation
\ The company now has twenty-seyer
| steamer lines to all parts OF the world
/ More remarkable than the growth Of th6
/ two companies IS the fact that neither
( has received subsidies from the govern
ment. though they have been paid foi
| postal service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

Ajsx-why do you favor Sunday
baseball for the men in the navyg
Pollux-Because / think it's better
to have the bases full than the
sailors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-09

The telegraph strike came in like
lion, but went out like a lamb.