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The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Plenty OF Time for Wight.

Much comment is being heard on the
length of time Pearl Wight. OF New Or
leans, is consuming in deciding whether
or not he will accept the position Of CON-
missioner Of internal revenue. succeeding
John W. Yerkes. which was rendered him
by President Roosevelt some weeks ago.
1t is said that no greater consideration
has ever been shown a citizen by Presi-
dent under similar circumstances A week
or two. al the most, has been regarded as
sufficient time for persons who have been
offered Federal positions to think it
over" and, indeed. most of them, being
persistent seekers, accept Immediately.
A story OF interest in connection with
Mr.. Wight's case is being told now. 1t is
that the firm of which he is the senior
member has government contracts
amounting to SSo0.OO0. These would have
10 be given up if he entered the govern
ment service. so, assuming the truth Of
the tale, It appears that Mr., Wight has
something besides political expediency to
consider
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Where Brain-storms Don't GO.

From Law Notes.
In these days of "unwritten law and
"brain-storms, the following language
used recently by the Pennsylvania Su-
preme Court in affirming a conviction OF
murder is worth noting: "Indulgent as
the law of Pennsylvania is in favor OF
the accused, it has never tolerated, nor is
likely 10 tolerate. a doctrine of transitory
frenzy as a defense TO murder" From
which we take It that the great, original
brain-storm was in luck in moving 10 New
York before getting into action.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
The Danger of One Pnrtr

From the Springfield Republican.
The settlement of the Republican Presi-
dental nomination a year in advance is
regarded by the Wall Street Journal as
settling the Presidential election a year
in advance. II will have plenty of COM
pany in that opinion, but is it a true
opinion? II an opposition strong enough
to keep the election in doubt UP to the end
cannot be gathered together next year,
when can It be? A country of republican
institutions with but one party is not
likely long to remain republican.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
ErnInins nimcuIt Points.

From the Fl Pas5 Herald
Editor Stead, over here fighting for
peace, remarks that the newspapers are
responsible for most wars. This clears
UP certain difficult points as 10 the cause
Of the siege OF Troy and the reason why
the Assyrian swept down like the wolf
on the fold not to mention the hitherto
inexplicable raids Of Caesar, Frederick,
and Napoleon all over Europe.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Ne1t Presiaents Numsrous.

from the New YOrk Sun
Mr.. Cannon bears his distinction as "the
next President of the United States" with
becoming humility. He knows, if the
solons of Springfield do not. that next
Presidents of the United States are more
numerous even than deliberate and un-
qualified falsiiers. Some Of them, TO
be sure, are lowly and obscure.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Neither Honor Nor ChivaIry.

From the 81. Louis Republic.
St Louis highwaymen stripped their
victim of his clothing after taking his
valuables, and the unfortunate was COM
PEELED TO walk TO the Four Courts in his
undergarments. This Is going too far
There should be some chivalry as we'll as
honor among thieves.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Success Due TO It's Merits.

From the Augusta lGa.) Herald.
The Washington Herald, at the age of
something TO say about its own growth
The Herald is one Of the cleanest. health
papers in the country. and its success
is due 70 merit alone.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
A Point Explained,

From the Kansas City Journal
Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake declares
that the American eagle. that great bird
which surmounts our national insignia. 9"
IS female Perhaps that explains why
50 many men squeeze a dollar before let
ting it go
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
what Is the Cause?

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
That regiments of soldiers in Cuba
cannot be kept up to their fun enlisted
strength" is an official euphemism. De-
sertions do not develop without a cause
What ig the cause in Cuba?
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
The Hits Count!
n the Norfolk virginian-Pilot.

From the Norfolk yirginian- Pilot
The Washington Herald may take COM
fort, The kicks against the newspaper
paragrapher coming from certain people
are like the black spots on the white
target in a shooting gNllery-they show
where the shots struck.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Would Helm Some.

From the Philadelphia Ledger
The magazine writer who deplores the
decadence Of the English language could
get into a better frame Of mind by skip
ping the baseball reports.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

In certain parts of Switzerland the
dead, regardless Of wealth or position.
are cared for by the government In
Philadelphia they are cared FOR by the
gentlemen VINO make up the voting lists.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
A LITTLE NONSENSE,
TRANSPORTATION.

Observe his gait, his naughty strut,
His perfect guard
1t may be you can please him, but
1t will be hard.
An air Of great disdain hath he,
A captious eye.
This fellow. 1t is plain to see,
Is out TO buy.
And now we see our man once more.
Odds bObs, alack,
If he keeps bowling 70 the floor
He'll break his back!
He grins and bows and gTins again;
He hopes you're well.
This fellow. 1t Is very plain,
Desires 10 sell.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
One Arenue Alwnrs Omen.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Commander Peary can't get enough
money TO pay the expenses Of another
dash to Tie pole Oh, well, he'll dash to
the lecture platform. anyway
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Pharisees.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Senator McCarren tartly observes that
he wouldn't trust a professional re-
former with a dogs breakfast" Mac
must have been reading about the Phari-
sees.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Wrong Man.

Hello Hello, there! Recognize me?
Do you know who this IS? Can't you
guess?"
Il guess it's some fool girl" came the
reply.
And then she rung of
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
One Reservation.

From the Springfield Union.
However. Senator Foraker probably
doesn't want TO have It understood as an
Endorsement Of Secretary Taffs Browns
vile nnlicv
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
A FIattering Amount of Attention

From the New York Tribune.
For a man who has been described SO
perslstently as isolated" Gov. Hughes
seems to be receiving a fattering amount
of attention. both from the people and
from the politicians.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
NOneNisfent.

"The poets love to sing 4 spring"
Yes; or any other myth That's the
trouble with poets. They amt practical o.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The death Of a Tammany leader Gho
was always clean and on the level Is
noted I'm a New York paper. He could
not have been "A very successful leader.
from the Tammany point Of view.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

A California scientist is Erieved because
he has discovered that Mars viii be in
habited for only 1.000.co0 years 10 come.
A man who can find nothing more dis
tTesslng than that 10 grieye about is In
great luck.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Another pretender to the Moroccan
throne has come to the front and is being
backed by a large number Of the people.
The Moroccan provinces appear 10 be
conducting a species Of "favorite son"
campaign.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
RhmInnrh Pic

The rhubarb pie IS here once more,
AS pie plant some may greet Il;
l care not what its name may be,
So long as I may eat il.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Has Done His Duty.

Frum the New York Mail
The Prince of the Asturias has done his
duty to his country and his parents by
not being a princess.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The Florida house Of representatives re-
fused - concur IN the senates move 20
abolish the Constitution Of :he United
States. II would now seem 10 he up 10
the senate TO abolish the house
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

A scientist informs us that the average
weight Of the inhabitants of the moon is
just twenty-three pounds. Must be a
sort Of mollycoddlish country.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Since the Houston Post has taken 10
brain-storming about Texas black bass
that live upon Jack rabbits, we make the
further concession that Texas raises the
biggest fish liars on earth.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Mark Twain has a double, so we are In
formed. He IS a lucky man If he can get
into the magazines at the same rate per
word that Mark is paid
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

It certainly was not very polite in that
member OF the Spanish royal household
10 catch the measles just at this au-
splciOIs moment.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
One Probability.

From the Naw York Herald.
II this weather doesn't change soon the
summer resorts will be booming in De-
cember.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

And now comes an oldest inhabitant'
and says it showed for two days during
the second week in May seventy-fiye
years ago. No use trying; you can't lose
him.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

AT last We are going into a race
united and compact" said Mr.. Bryan re-
Gently before a Democratic gathering.
Sometimes Mr.. Bryan can see things as
plain as day, whether they are there OF
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

one hand that he used TO be a reporter,
but, unfortunately. it is also pointed out
that he once thrashed an editor.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
The silver Lining.

From the Portland Oregonian.
Portlands gentle summers are its best
protection against the ice trust
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
The Rude Rny.

Father-My boy you must never talk
back 10 your mother.
Boy-You're speaking from experience
now, aren't you, dad?
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The New York Telegraph calls for a
censor for the drama. Move to amend
by add.ns a provision for an executioner
for the steal comedies
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
HPNRnER.

Now then, If some one will invent a
summer shirt that buttons down the back
We can get even with our wives.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The peace declared in Ohio is the kind
that brings delight TO a man Ike W. 7.
Stead
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Mother. may go out to skater" Yes
my darling daughter; although. Of course
upon this date, ycu really hadn't ought
tor
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
surely.

We can't all be rich
There is no underlying;
But this fact, though true,
Won't keep US from trying.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

We believe that Mr.. Taft cannot expect
more than to divide the newspaper vote
Of this land 1t is pointed out on the
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Nevertheless, we have every confidence
that the weather will not be such as 10
force the sweet girl graduates into furs
and ear muffs
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

II "Teddy-bears' are necessarily Incl
dent to Mr.. Roosevelt's administration,
we may have something like willie ele-
plants some two years from this time.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Occasionally the Hughes boom bumps
into a snag. Ex-Gov. Odell has declared
in favor Of the New Yorker's nomination
for the Presidency.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

THE wise mosquito will steer clear Of
Baltimore this summer" says the Balti-
more American. Mayhap; but the other
wise mosquiko will be on hand, as usual,
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Never mind; things will even up. Who
knows but that linen busters may be the
proper thing next January?
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
At the PnrfV.

Il thought Miss Screech promised tC
sing Coax Me-
"She did"
"WeI?"
They're coaxing her now"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

a Montana paper is mad because the
alligators Ia Florida are being exter-
minated. Some people certainly will go a
long way from home 20 stir up a row.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The Birmingham News claims to know
man who has written a 10000 word
spring poem on a souvenir postal card.
We should say that is a very fit and
proper place for H.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The Taftites seem to look upon Senator
Foraker's olive branch as If # were a
lemon tW.g
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

An Alabama gentleman has provided
himself with nine coffins, The poor fel-
low evidently imagines he Is a cat.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
High Enough.

why elevate the stage?' sneered Ham
let Fatt.
What are you driving at2"
Half the time 1 am over their heads
as II is"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

the identity Of the frog, analyzed the
grippe restored the Potomac shad to its
high estate. and provided the whip-pOor-
will wita a musical diploma, we shrink
not from defense Of the lowly paragraph
er-although. In sooth, we hold no especial
commission to speak for him, he being
able. at al times, to take care of himself.
collectively or individually.
Can a paragrapher get TO heaven? AS
surely as anything at all Is sure. As
truly as that the John Temple Graveses
will all be there.
Like the mule. the paragrapher-
Is an humble beast:
He is content to be the least
though we protest that the analogy be not
carried further. The sporting editors and
the reporters may go where the hot
stuff is to be found; but not the para
graphers or the Graveses. They shall
abide where the daily requirement is one
half column only from the former and
one tuneful lay per week from the latter.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Chilly.

eve must have a queen for our May
festival"
Some sunny damsel. eh?'
well. this is an unusual May, you
know / vote for that Boston girl"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

4 Texas legislator wants TO punish peo-
pie who use pr0fane language while talk
ing through the telephone The proposed
law ought not to apply 10 converse ton
before the connection is finally obtained.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

A Los Angeles paper wants Gen. Kurokl
to visit that city. The general VIII be al
a loss 20 know whether this is an invita-
ton or a dare.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Our Southern contemporaries should not
gufaw too hilariously over Ray Stannard
Bakers statement that Southern people
DO not eat hash" The trouble with Ray
is that he never tasted any real hash be
fore, and he just failed to recognize Il.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Quite So.

knowledge is power. but then
We should recall
Man is not strongest when
He knows IL all.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The London sufra gettes "are just plain
women according TO the Cleveland
Leader. Perhaps II would help their
cause 10 recruit a few good-Iooking ones.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
The Busy Gov. Swanson.

tne buHy NoN. swanson.
The busiest governor in the United
States these days is Claude A. Swanson.
the well known chief executive OF Vlr-
ginla. Gov. Hughes. Of New York, with a
recalcitrant legislature on his hands, and
a persistent Presidential bee buzzlng
around In his vicinity is having an easy
time compared 10 Gov. Swanson. on
whose shoulders rests a considerable part
Of the responsibility Of making the
jamestown Exposition success. OF
course, the governor has none Of the
financial problems of the fair TO worry
him, such matters being within the prov
ince Of the exposition officials HIS oner-
Gus duties consist in officiating at most
Of the ceremonies incidental to the fair.
and in entertaining many Of the distiu-
guished visitors who 90 70 Hompton
Roads, ether as spectators. merely. or 20
participate in some Of the special exer-
cises. Mrs. Swanson. Ike her husband
is being kept very busy. her duties as
hostess az the governors mansion IN
Richmond and the Virginia Building at
the fair consuming practically the whole
Of her time Both the governor and his
wife are well known here. where they
lived for years while Mr. Swanson was a
member Of Congress.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
MEN AND THINGS.
Foraker a Fighter.


To those who know Senator Foraker and
his methods. the action of that gentleman
in refusing to become party 10 the po-
litical deal which was about TO be con-
summated in Ohio was anything but sur
prisng. The surprised ones were those
who have been assuming for some weeks
that the Senator was down and OUT in
his home State, so far as an Endorsement
| for the Presidency was concerned. and
that, iB order to save his Senatorial seat,
he would agree 20 almost any arrange
ment suggested by the friends Of Secre-
/ tary Taft-that. In short, he was prepared
4 20 surrender to the enemy without a
struggle. The statement issued Sunday
! might has shown how erroneous this Inn
preston is. Regardless OF whether or not
/ they agree with his policies or his poll
/ tics. observers of the political game know
that Mr.. Foraker is nothing II not a
/ fighter His courage has been proved on
many occasions since he entered public
life His persistent opposition TO the rate
/ BILL on the ground that it was unconstitu-
/ tional. and his more recent defiance Of
President Roosevelt in the matter of the
discharge without honor Of the negro
troops stationed at Brownsville when the
rioting occurred there. are among the
numerous examples Of his fearlessness
which might be cited. Only a fighter
would oppose Mr.. Roosevelt openly in
these days. when practically every Re
publican Of prominence, without reference
to his actual views, Is giving loud and re-
/ literated expression 20 pro-Roosevelt
/ declarations and only brave man would
have voted against the rate bill in the face
Iof the overwhelmingly favorable public
/ sentiment which existed at that time. One
/ may doubt the wisdom Of some Of Senator
/ Foraker's acts. but one who doubts his
! courage goes wide Of the mark II IS al
/ together unlikely that the Ohio campaign
/ VIII pass into history without his adver-
saries being made aware that he is a
/ participant in the struggle.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Trying 20 Save the Forests.

officials Of the Forest Service in Wash
!ngton are much interested IN the move
ment which the Pennsylvania Railroad
has set on foot with the hope Of prcserv-
ing the forests along its line. The work
which this great corporation will do prom
ises 20 be second in magnitude only TO
that OF the government itself and the
officials here are hopeful that other rail-
roads numbering companies, and other
concerns will follow suit At present
according 70 statistics compiled by the
Forest Service, the United states IS
using between three or four times more
wood each year than all the forests Of the
country grow in the same period At this
rate. 0f course. the depletion Of the for
ests IS only a matter Of time, and il IS
10 bring about ref0restation and the
preservation Of existing trees that the
government experts are working.
4 large portion Of the timber con
sumed each year Is used In the form Of
railroad ties. A Louisiana man. James
O. ParkersOn. ir.. Of Lafayette. has in
vented "a new tie, which the experts say
viii aid materially In reducing the con-
sumption Of wood II it IS generally adopt
ed by the railroads The tie Is Of metal.
with the exception Of those portions on
which the rail rests. which are Of wood
The inventor has been granted a patent
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14
Join sharp WiIIiams, Partisanship.

John Sharp Williams is busy with his
farm. and Gov. Vardaman. down in Mis-
sissippi-but a story about him gets into
print every few days. nevertheless. The
last one is not new, but is good enough
10 be repeated.
The time was a number Of years ago.
when Gear" Reed was Speaker Of the
House. and Williams minority member
in the ranks. The Mississippi was
walking through the House lobby when
he met the big man from Maine, who
stopped him.
Williams" he said, what in the worl1
is It that makes you such an intense
partsan?'
That's pretty good coming from you
Mr.. Speaker" replied Mr.. VILLAINS
This reference to his own extreme parti-
sanship did not move Mr.. Reed. Never
mind me" he said. "Why are you such
bitter partisan2"
We'll, III tell YOU said Williams. in
that inimitable manner Of his; you know.
/ never saw a Republican until I was
thirJy-eight years old. and, somehow or
other. ! just can't get used 10 them"
Reed, according to the story, looked at
the Mississippian reproachfully and
walked away without a word.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

Senator William Alden Smith and
Chairman Palmer. of the State Rpublican
con mittee Of Michigan, are at the New
Willard.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

The Washington Herald is delivered on
carrier IN the District Of Columbia ana az
Alexandria, Va, at s. cents per mohth'
daily and Sunday, CT at 25 cents per
month iCithow the Sunday Issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

"The people of Trenton said ex-8Iayor
yelling G. Sickel Of that fourishing Jer-
sey town. ARE very proud Of the hist0ri,
associations that cluster about the city
and the surrounding country. Every
schoolboy knows about the battle Of Tren-
ton and Monmouth. and nearly every lal
and maid in America Will tell You the
story Of how Gen. Washington crossed tho
Delaware at Trenton. The grown folks
are in the same category as TO this cross
ing incident. in regard TO which they are
all misnfOrmed Gen. Washington did
cross the Delaware rightly enough, but
II was eight miles above Trenton. and not
at the town itself. Settlements were few
in that time, and as Trenton was nearest
to the point of crossing. the city became
identified with the achievement
a few days ago / rode ont 70 Rocky
Hill. seventeen miles from Trenton. where
the Father Of His Country camped for
many weeks. The old house that was his
headquarters Is standing, and is in fair
state Of preservation. In one of its rooms
Washington peuned his farewell address
10 his troops, But Trenton's special glory
and pride is the splendid monument
crowned with WashingtOn's figure. which
was the Joint gift of the thirteen original
States of the American Union"
The Washington herald., 1907-05-14

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