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New-York tribune., 1907-12-18
FIRST AMERICAN PIANoMAKER DEAD.

William Clark. who with Robert Nunns, is said
to have made the first American piano. was buried
In Evergreens Cemetery. in the Borough of Queens
yesterday. Clark to this country from Eng
land with his parents when a boy, and learned the
wood carving and cabinet trade. Later he formed
partnership with Robert Nunns, and they went
into the manufacture of pianos sixty years ago.
Upon his retirement from business Mr.. Clark made
his home in Setauket. Long Island where b. died.
aged ninety-four years.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-18
STILL AFTER BROOKLYN BANKS.

A final sitting of the evidence against ofcefs
na directors OF the closed Brooklyn banks occu-
MED District Attorney Clarke yesterday. The
grand Jury issued a large batch OF suopGnas Al
one time fully twenty persons were IN the Dstrlce
Attorneys Office waiting to testify Among these
,,ore a large number of women. deDositors in the
,ario,,s banking institutions Judge Dixie handed
aown a decision denying Martin w Littleton, coun-
Ga, for william Cow. the right to examine the min
,tes of the grand jury of Kings County.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-18
The Autobiography of General
D. O. Hoaard.

.r-ToBIoGRAPHY OF OLIVER OTIS HOWARD
IaTOR GENERAL UNITED STATES APsfy
Two volumes. svo. pp. tx. e2o. elo. The Baker
e TavIor Company
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
THE INNOCENT BYSTANDER.
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

tAftcr the Dld hhlmeey Nrlfers.l
If something would happen that rich J. D.
Would split up his money 'twixt you and
me.
If Carnegie would give up half his hoard
20 hire you and me as his spelling board;
II Morgan would give US a quiet bunch
On something whereby we could get a
bunch
Then this would be a Happy New Year
If some one would muzzle G. Bernard
Shaw,
IF Congress would stiie the no-pass law;
If al the Cplifters would give us tine
To show how we'd rather get out and
climb.
II undertaking papers. with motives blest
Would from all the frightening give Us a
rest
Then this would be a Happy New Year
II women no longer were slaves 20 style;
If fashions continued FOR just wee while
ii actresses never would lose gem
And press agents wouldn't write yarns on
them.
II Teddy and Kermit were left alone
And kept out of print till they are fun
grown
Then this would be a Happy New Year
~ statesmen would cease telling how we
shall
or shall not soon finish the great canal;
IL all politicians would tell the truth.
And every one else tell the same, in sooth;
II trolleys We're fixed so that you and
Need not hang on straps till We stretched
awry-
Then this would be a Happy New Year
II landlords would only charge lower rent;
If we got full value for all we spent;
If gas bills were smaller when winter
came;
II coal wasn't cash It as turns 20 flame:
If ice-nat the kind that we use 20 skate
Was always and ever right up to weight
Then this would be a Happy New Year
If Wilhelm and Edward and Jap and Nick
And all Of the mOnarchs 10 peace would
stick.
II we need but work from II till
With three hours for lunch, then our toll
was through.
II all things and people would only be
Precisely as wanted by you and me
Then this would be a Happy New Year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
MIR. Watson in Harness Again

The first issue OF Watson's Jeffers0nian
Magazine. published at Atlanta. Ga, Mr..
Thomas E. Watson. editor, is out
Save for the large amount Of space that
Mr.. Watson gives TO his controversy with
Col Mann, of Town Topics fame, the
magazine IS fully up 70 the standard that
man Of the intellect Of Mr.. Watson
might be expected to maintain. It is not
probable that anything his former bust
ness associate might say could in any
wise injure Mr. Watson with his follow
ing throughout the land. It seems that
Mr. Watson might well have dismissed
that controversy with fifty lines OF so,
and passed on TO higher and better
things
Differ with Mr. Watson as one may.
his forceful personality and his brilliant
and scintillatIng intellect cannot be de-
MED. That he has a mighty following
throughout the land-especially in the
South and West-wiu not be disputed.
He has the audience, and he has the bust
ness ability and judgment 10 make this
venture a literary and a financial success.
With Mr.. Watson there IS assocl-
ated another brilliant young Georgian,
Mr. Charles +. Bayne. Mr. Bayne Is
conceded to be one Of the most thought
ful as well as one of the most &C
complished writers in all Dixie. and it is
not doubted that his work viii greatly
add 10 the attractiveness of Watson's
Jeffersonian Magazine.
It really seems strange that no South
ern magazine has heretofore been able TO
keep its head above water. It would be
a distinct gain to the country should such
a magazine be established upon a paying
basis. Mr. Watson is, it viii occur TO
thousands, the very man to establish it.
Good wishes for the success Of his I'M
dertaking will go to him from all parts
Of the land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01


We are not guileless enough to look for
perfect candOT on the part Of those in
trusted by the people with the tremendous
responsibility of administering the gov
eminent In truth, if absolute candor were
practiced by the men in high place. we
doubt that the people would understand
its meaning. Hence, the public interests
probably are better subserYed BY harm
less .concealments in ordinary matters Of
administration than they would be if
maturing purposes and policies were
frankly proclaimed before they were exc
cuted.
But ii seems to US that the situation as
To Cuba is so extraordinary, so UMPIRE
cedented. and withal so important both 10
Cuba and the United States. that the ad-
ministration ought 10 take the whole
American public into its confidence and
make frank avowal Of its intention. Pc
litical expediency caused a hating and
hesitating policy TO be followed at the in
ceptiOn Of the present situation. That was
all right. The great body of the people
would have Endorsed a delay Of armed
Intervention in Cuba until after the No
vember elections. 1t is not improbable
that the situation on the island would
have been no worse had the President not
ordered Secretary Taft TO Havana TO
straighten out things there until after
the voters had deposited the;- ballots in
the late election. Mr.. Taft made a good
job OF it, as he does Of everything he
undertakes. But it is obvious that the
work he inaugurated has received a set
back For this the Cubans alone are re-
Sponsible
Secretary Taft's successor, Charles z.
Magoon, has probably done as well at
Havana as anybody else could have done
Just why he is to be relieved of his post
at this time and sent to the Philippines,
where apparently there is no pressing
need for his services. we do not know. It
cannot be doubted. however, that there is
good cause for his transfer. or at least
that in the deliberate judgment of Who
ever Is responsible for his proposed trans
fer there is ample cause. We have heard
no criticism. either in this country or in
Cuba. of Gov Magoon's administration at
Havana
1t is at this point, however. where the
Congress should manifest formally and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
CHEAP GAS MOVEMENT.
Agitation in Washington Likely to
BENEFIT whole Country.

From the Houston Post.
Many things have happened 10 bring
the gas question into prominence through
out the country. The high prices for
wood and coal now demanded every win
ter have greatly increased the use Of gas
as a fuel IN all the large cities. and the
increased consumption naturally creates
a demand for lower prices. The time is
not far distant when gas viii largely
take the place Of other fuels and natur-
ally the public viii become more and
more concerned about the price.
The agitation in Washington is sure
TO elicit all conceivable information about
the cost Of producing gas, and people
throughout the country who are COM
PEELED 10 use It will be keen TO ascertain
about what profit is exacted Of them by
gas mouOpolies.
OF course. the price Of production varies
according TO locality but 1t Is not too
much 20 say that people are universally
overcharged for artificial gas An Indi-
ana city is now considering the PROPOSE
ton of a company which agrees TO fur
nish artificial gas 20 the public for 30
cents a thousand feet This shows that
If a company is not overcapitalized and
Aai- tttclilE tlAF AAEA biS AeilA NC lA iAieliGA
Cheaply enough 10 enable the people TO
have all the light and heat they need at
reasonable rates
if Washington gets gas for = or 80
cents as a result OF the present movement
other cities will ne encouraged TO inau-
gurate similar crUsades. The time will
come when the public Will not pay for
overcapitalized gas, nor should il be
compelled to do 50. And ii may be sug-
gested here that Houston is n0t less in
teTested In cheaper gas than other cities.
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PEOPLE OF NOTE.
TilIman and spooner.

Not the least interesting feature prom
Used In the ruction that VIII break out in
the Senate over the discharge Of the
negro soldiers, soon after that body re-
assemblies. is that Senators Spooner and
Tillman will be on the same side Of the
controversy. They have enlivened many
a session OF the somnolent Senate with
Tits over the negro They are warm
friends, and Ike each other in the genu-
inc sort of way. but on numerous coca
sions they have had clashes over the
negro question: that seemed seriously to
threaten a severance Of their friendly
relations. 1t is suspected that Senator
Spooner. as former Senator Chandler
used TO do, has more than once baited
the fiery South Carolinian, just for the
fun of a rumpus with him. Persons who
know Of their personal relations and
former spats over the race issue are not
prepared 10 believe that they will dwell
in harmony on the question long. even
II both of them do take up the cudgels
for the President against Senator For
dker. 1t is the impression around the
Senate that before the debate has pro-
ceeded very FAR both MessTs SpOoner
ana llliudn Will forget all ABOUT lHe
interest OF the President involved, and go
at one another hammer and tOngs over
the black man. There is a considerable
negro vote in Wisconsin. and Senator
Spooner's troubles there with mis- col
league, Mr. La Toilette. may give him
about All the load he cares 10 carry m
his forthcoming campaign for reelection,
so that he probably will not want 10 be
placed in the attitude Of hostility 20 the
blacks, as might be done If he should get
along too tremendously with Senator
Tillmau In the debate Of the Twenty-tifth
Infantry incident
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velt's executive career which has met
with widest popular appreciation. We
feel confident that It will not be aban-
doned. even though the campaign against
Theodore Roosevelt should be success
ful. and his party should be induced TO
nominate some inane and compliant candl-
date. for there are in the opposite party
strong men to whom the country could
appeal to carry on the economic reforms
so well and wisely inapgurated by Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
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The story has leaked out in the West Of
how a combination of influential interests
I'm Arizona and New Mexico that were op-
posed to joint Statehood artfUlIy at
tempted to get Senator Beverage over 20
their side when the young Hoosier states
man was striving % unite those two Ter
ritories into q single State. They for
warded TO the Senator certificates Of
stock in one Of the best paying and most
promising mining properties in Arizona
"a big block Of it-and insisted upon his
accepting IL as mere token of the ad-
mlraJiOu Of the donors. An Indiana man.
who had befriended the Senator IN In
dianapolis years before as a struggling
young lawyer, ostensibly initiated ,he ne
gotiatious. representing Jo che Senator
how he had watched his career with
pride. Sc how the certificates Enclosed
would make him rich man. and render
easier his task OF achieving higher po-
htcal honors ct cetera, ad infnitum. The
game. Of course, didn't work. Senator
Beyeridse sent the certificates back 10 his
old Hoosier friend with "a note OF thanks.
but not limiting in the vaguest way that
the statesman understood perfectly what
the real object was. Senator Beverage
has spoken of this matter To only a very
few intimate friends in Washington, 70
some of whom he has shown the letter
that accompanied the stock certificates
and his cordial reply, but the story that
is going the rounds of the Western news
papers have exaggerated the amount Of
money involved and have misrepresented
the character of Senator Beverdge's let
ter of refusal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-01
4 Misfit Hero.


Shakespeare inclined to the belief that
the EVIL men do lives after them. while
the good is often inferred with their
bones This point of view seems re
versed In the case OF James Wilson, a
leading Federalist of his day and time,
and perhaps one of the most potent in
fuences in the Constitutional Convention,
as wei as one of the signers Of the
Declaration Of Independence.
After a century Of obscurity in North
Carolina churchyard Wilson's body was
exhumed. removed to Philadelphia with
great pomp and ceremony. there to repose
forever upon the bosom of the state he
so ably represented in the infant days Of
the republic. That, at least. was the
idea; but now. according to the New York
Independent. it transpires that Wilson
was a land pirate of the most aggra-
waited brand, and was convicted by John
Randolph Of being as loathsCme a CRATER
as any modern example that can be cited.
Indeed, II the Independent is TO be be-
lieved, Wilson's record along this line
makes the records Of the oregon states
men Of this day and time read like tame
affairs. To have been thus branded by
rugged and honest John Randolph was
pretty severe Indictment; and if the
records speak truly. Wilson would per
haps better have been left alone to sleep
in obscurity and forgetfulness in North
Carolina.
Mems personal frailties, as a rule,
should not be held too strongly against
them when weighed in the balances
against their public and patriotic services.
But when a man deliberately helps
create a government with intent 10 de-
fraud it and steal from it-and that,
too. In its helplessness and intangible is
a pretty bad proposition for ceremonial
h0nors, even If he has been dead hum
dred years or so. 1t Is no inspiration
TO future generations to revive the memo
ries Of such. Aaron Burr deserves no
monument. neither does Benedict Arnold;
though both rendered some conspicuous
services 10 this country. II the truth lies
in the Independents statement concern
ing Wilson, ne deserves no monument.
either.
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publicly the interest in the Cuban situa-
ton which the majority of its members
are known to feel individually and to ex-
press privately. President Roosevelt and
his advisers should not be expected to
carry the whole burden Congress has
responsibility in the matter which it
should not shirk. The executive depart
ment did not seek the burden which Con-
gress imposed upon it in respect of Cuba.
Nor can the claim justly be made that in
clothing the President with extraordinary
powers with relation to Cuba the Con-
gress was thereby relieved of all further
obligation. In the Cuban crisis that is
rapidly approaching. President Roosevelt
undoubtedly would welcome the assistance
OF the Congress in dealing with the sub
ject II we are to indefinitely extend our
present form Of control In Cuba, the Con-
gress should come to the Presidents aid
in formulating programme. II we are to
withdraw from the island and clear the
way there for a recrudescence of social
disorder. industrial decentralization, and
governmental chaos. it behooves the law
makers to share with the President re.
sponsibIity for this policy OF scuttle II
we are TO confer upon Cuba the ines
Unable boon OF fellowship in our system
OF government certainly the Congress
should cooperate in good faith with the
Executive in bringing this about
The time for dilIy-dallying has passed
The situation demands the utmost candor
and frankness. Within the next two
months we can make or unmake Cuba.
The destiny OF the island is in our keep
ing and ours alone. There can be no
politics in a straightforward, open
course
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IMPROVING WASHINGTON.
Economy, Says Phiia-
deIphia Paper, wOuId Be Foolish.

deiphia Paper, Would Be Foolish.
From the Philadelphia Bulletin
Two distinct movements are now under
way FOR the Improvement OF the Capital
City OF this republic. One Of these is for
the purpose Of gradually doing away with
the slums and insanitary conditions
which are to be found in Washingtons
back alleys. While hardly more than
beginning has been accomplished. the
work Of removing dilapidated. unwhole-
some shacks and novels seems at least 10
be making some progress II IS TO be
hoped that it can be pushed more rapidly
IN the future. j reasonable degree Of
cleanliness and decency IN these quarters
ought not only TO be expected, but en-
forced. Washington has a population of
less than q third OF a million and is not
overcrOwded. There can be no valid ex-
cuse for permitting the existence of nu-
merOus filthy and squalid streets within
its boundaries. with the possibilities Of
.pestilence which they afford
The other scheme is more ambitious and
more likely TO arouse notice, though
whether IL is Of greater value may be open
to question II consists Of nothing less
than a plan 10 appropriate ten millions TO
purchase outright ana devote 10 govern
mental use a tract Of some two million
square feet lying below Pennsylvania ave
nue. and between the Capitol grounds and
the White House. Il is pointed out that
many Of the department buildings are
overcrowded. that the government is eX-
pending large sums in rent for space in
inadequate and insecure structures. and
that the ground which il is desired 10 buy
would furnish abundant room on which 10
erect stately public buildings in architec-
tural harmony. The execution OF this pol
icy would undoubtedly add signally 10 the
impressiveness Of the Capital i is also
asserted, apparently with some reason,
that il would be far cheaper 10 buy Il now
than to wait until IL Is imDerativeiy re-
quired, when its present owners VIII be
pretty sure 10 put prices Up.
In any event. Congress, while it should
not sanction waste OT extravaganza
should deal with the needs Of Washington
lin spirit Of judicious liberaiity- The
historic community on the Potomac mas
superb facilities for development into Ii
center worthy in all respects Of its politi-
cal status Niggardly economy regarding
its requirements would be short sighted
and foolish.
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ALITTLE NONSENSE.


THE OLD OAKEN sWEARoFF.
How dear to my heart is the old oaken
swearof
When fond recollection recalls It 10 view.
And the disfigured page that I'd annually
tear of
In starting life gaily afresh and anew.
The old oaken swearon,
The ironciad swearoff,
The moth-eaten swearoff I've so often
used.
Each year / would vow to stop drinking
and smoking
And unto the dealers I'd MARBLE my
song,
But they'd Just request that cease from
my joking
They knew that couldn't stay good
very long
The old oaken swearon,
The iTonclad swearom.
The moth-eaten swearOh that lasted six
weeks.
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Foraker and Taft.

While the prospects at present favor
fierce struggle in ohio between Senator
Foraker and Secretary Taft for the cap
ture Of the delegation 10 the Republican
national convention OF 1905 it is not con
sldered probable that the cordial rela-
tons that have existed for many years
between the two men and their families
will be injuriously affected. AT the in
ceptiOn of his political career in Cincin-
natl, Mr.. Taft fell foul of Mr. Foraker
and for a time their political affiliations
and interests were antagOnlstic. Through
social ties u their families, however, they
were brought together again, and when
Mr. Foraker was governor Of Ohio he
appointed Mr.. Taft judge Of the Superior
Court of Cincinnati. the first judicial po-
sition Taft had held. This occurred in
1857. and three years later Mr. Taft came
to Washington as Solicitor General Of the
United States. by appointment Of Presi-
dent Harrison After two years he was
promoted from this position by Presi-
dent Harrison 10 the bench Of the Sixth
judicial circuit where be was when
President Mckinley sent him over TO
the Philippines as the first American
governor general, or. rather, as the first
president Of the Philippines commission
Secretary Taft always speaks in terms
Of marked kindness and respect of Sen
atOr Foraker. and refers with special
gratitude % the fact that IL was Mr.
Foraker who magnanimously opened the
way for the judicial career which the
Secretary OF War had his ambition set
on as a young man. Mr Foraker did
this, despite the circumstance that az
that time Mr.. Taft was identified with
his political enemies IN Cincinnati.
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CREED FOR 1907.

To consider the other fellows feelings
unless be shows q lack of considera ton
for mine.
To be watchful of opportunities to do
good. and 10 be mighty watchful for op-
portunities for others to do me good
To speak a kind word whenever can.
especially where ] think IL will soak in.
To cast my bread upon the waters So
long as I control the salvage rights Of the
stream.
To remember that while ] am looking
for the best Of IT there are others equipped
with microscopes and telescopes scanning
the same horizon.
To be a better man, but TO reflect from
time to time that all of us are blufing
along that line. WILBUR NESBIT
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Damp Glasses and Flat Champagne.

Prom the London Graphic.
Champagne poured into a damp glass
atmospheric moisture alone is often suf-
fcient 70 cause the dampness-will. as a
rule. go fiat at once. while wine poured
from the same bottle into a dry glass. or
a glass IN which there may be a little
surface rougnness. or a few imperceptibie
particles of dust, viii retain its efter-
Vescence- 1t follows that when the
mousse is normal in the bottle. the
wine should not be condemned as fiat
because it fails to sparkle In the glass
In nine cases out Of ten it is the glass,
not the bottle, that should be changed
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THE FOREIGN INVASION.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
An "AH-American" Menu.
Scotch Barley Broth.
Canadian Trout
Jerusalem Artichokes
Hamburg Steak
French Flied Potatoes.
Bermuda Onions
Lima Beans.
English Mullins. Vienna Rolls.
India Relish. Spanish Olives
Chile Sauce. japanese FTitters.
Roman Punch.
Neapolitan Ice Cream.
Geneva Fancy Cakes
English Pound Cake
Java Coffee
Ceylon Tea. Mexican Chocolate.
Swiss Cheese.
Brazilian Nuts. Egyptian Dates.
Malaga Grapes.
Havana Cigars. Turkish Cigarettes
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Doubtless.

From the Houston Post
~ Western woman IS suing her hus-
band for divorce, on the ground Of ex-
IRENE cruelty"
What form did his cruelty take?"
She had a tooth So badly liberated
that she could not talk. and he never
said he was sorry"
Perhaps he is one of those fellows
who cannot tell a lie"
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a Man of One Mind.

From Smiles
She-When are you going TO give me the
money 10 buy that new dress2
He-Next week
She-That is what you SAID last week
He-Yes. And that is what 1 say now.
and am going 20 say next week 1 amt
the kind of man to say one
week and another thing the mex
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Increased Dreaming Power.

from mo hansas IlJy Innls-
Il don't see why Rockefeller wants
to go on piling up money. He's al
ready rich beyond the dreams Of
avarice"
Maybe he was once. but now that
he can eat mince pie. avarice has had
its dreaming power greatly stimu-
lated"