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The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
NO EXCUSE FOR FAILURE.
Plea for NOn-partisan Effort TO
Adopt Currency Legislation.

From the Charleston News and Courier
While the responsibility for the national
plight Is with the party in power. the
country expects Congress To unite al this
Juncture in devising a remedy. The emer-
gency is too great for partisan divisions
II there be statesmen in the Democratic
party of capacity 10 aid in shaping a wise
currency bin their eadeavors should be
joined without thought Of party advan-
tage with those Of Republicans sincerely
working for the same end While there
are conspicuous in the leadership Of the
Republican party Senators and Repre-
sentatives who may be expected 10 look
rather 10 the needs Of special interests
than 10 those Of the people. there are
Others. and many of them. whose aims
not less than those Of the Democrats are
for the general good, and earnest CO.
operation between men Of the latter tvpe
in both parties in currency legislation
should be easily effected. It only re-
Quires that the subject be approached in
a spirit correctly appreciative OF its i'm
portance.
The eyes of the people are turned upon
Congress. For failure TO enact currency
laws supplanting the ,makeshifts which
now affiict the country no excuse can be
offered. The responsibility is on the Re
pUbllcans because they control. bur il i
shared by the Democratic minority. and
the rank and file OF the Democrats ex-
pect their Representative and Senators
10 contribute affirmatively TO the solution
Of problem OF immediate gravity.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Athletic Breach welcome.

The severance OF athletic relations be-
tween Georgetown and George Washing
ton should meet with the hearty approval
Of those interested in the two largest edu-
cational institutions Of this city
Healthy competition in any manly sport
should be encouraged, but when the rival
~ attending contests becomes so intense
that the feelings of the students know no
bounds. the time is ripe for the faculty
and alumni 10 take a hand The most
effective method is TO separate the col
leges where rivalry has degenerated into
enmity and substitute another on the
schedule This has been done with a re-
aliZation OF tho fact that the absence of
the annual game will mean the loss of a
considerable sum. This feature OF the
case makes the action even more COM
mendable-
Georgetown has long been considered
Washington's most representative athletic
institution. For more than a decade after
the disruption Of the famous Columbia
Athletic Club Georgetown kept alive anna
teur athletics in this city. and Washing
ton has had good cause TO be proud Of the
many victories achieved by the Blue and
Gray on the gridiron, the diamond the
cinder path. and the water The manly
stand for clean athletics which the college
took three years ago. and which brought
about the disqualification OF many of her
stars. some OF national reputation. met
with the appreciation Of the whole inter-
collegiate world. This action has been in
directly responsible for several defeats
since that time. but in Virginia George
town has a worthy rival. and Washington
will continue to look upon the game with
the Charlottesville team as the feature Of
the local gridiron season.
George Washington is on the threshold
Of an athletic career which promises un-
limited opportunities. The question Of
funds has always been one of the great
est drawbacks, but If some plan TO finance
the different sports can be evolved. there
is no reason why George Washington
should not be able TO equal the record
made by her sister institution in all
branches Of recognized athletics
In the meantime. it would appear that
both Georgetown and George Washington
will derive benefits from the abolition OF
the football game. The breach cannot
endure forever, and while the colleges are
at odds every effort should be made to
wipe out the feeling Of enmity, and build
up a spirit of true sportsmanship.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

the unwritten laws OF courtesy and fine
manners protest the suggestion. What
Soever two OF the fair sex brand as true
surely will not be questioned. Therefore.
il Is with no minute degree of pride that
we call attention to an ode TO the Con
tented Pumpkin" from the pen Of Miss
Emma Garibaldi. in the very heart OF
which appears this beautiful tribute to the
ancient and honorable fruit discussed;
1t gathers all the sun and dew
To pumpen il and sweeten,
So it make the incest Pie
That one has ever eaten
And when they pass Il twice around
1t always does It's duty;
And father says. Ma. save the seeds.
This pie is such a beauty
We are aware, of course. that there are
thousands of instances where the women
of this brave land have rallied in regi-
ments 10 the pumpkin and It's glorious
possibilities. Lack of space and mercy
for vanquished Zoe forbid that we list
them here, even in fractional part The
Augusta Herald. with its evident short
comingssis still. we believe, too courteous
knight 10 seek to prolong its hopeless
warfare. We will not further embarrass
il; already, doubtless. il wishes il never
had said a word
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Brother Charles ON Foraker.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
Mr.. Foraker suggests the desirability Of
a popular test Of strength between him
self and Mr. Taft among the Republi-
cans OF Ohio Such a test cannot come
too soon for the supporters Of the Secre-
tary OF War Striding around in the
thlck political underbrUSh. Senator Fora
ker mas been able 20 produce quite a
volume Of sound with very few support
ers- out in the open. the country should
soon have chance OF seeing what the
opposition 10 Taft in Ohio really amounts
-
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE BUSY AUTHORS.

Our butcher has really no leisure to
butch;
He's writing a book
Our grocer won't worry DER turnips and
such:
He's writing a book
Our plumber can't bother with solder and
lead
For he has an elegant plot in his head
And just now Is busted. or so il Is said,
In writing a book.
Our baker has really no spare time to
bake:
He's writing a book.
Our candlestick maker no orders can
take:
He's writing a book.
Our much esteemed brewer has no time
tC brew,
For he has a dialect novel in view.
We're all Of us hoping he'll quickly get
through
With writing mis- book.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

for authority to compel the extension of
mains where needed, and for an amend
ment to the law making il possible 10 sus-
tain prosecutions for violation OF the stat
utGry provisions establishing a standard
quality Of gas II these measures go
through. the people of the District will be
reasonably well satisfied. so far as the
of corporations is concerned.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
supervision of TRUST Comnanics.

That was strange slip the President
made in his message in recommending
that trust companies OF the District of
Columbia be put under Federal super
vision. Stranger still il is that so well
informed a member OF the Cabinet as
Secretary Cortelyou, who knows the Dis
trict thoroughly, did not detect and cor
rect the error before the message was
promulgated, for ii is to be taken for
granted that this and other financial rec
concentrations were brought TO his atten-
tion.
As n matter OF fact, as The Washington
Herald heretofore has pointed out. the act
Of Congress under which a trust company
operates in the District OF Columbia not
only provides the same supervision given
the national banks, but. as an additional
safeguard. requires such an institution to
deposit with the Comptroller not more
than one-half nor less than one-quarter
of its capital. This requirement of the law
is covcredgby the following clause
1T shall deposit. either in money or in bonds
mortgages deed of Trust. or other securities equal
IN actual value 10 onefourth Of the capital stock
paid in. with the Comptroller Of tie Currency, 20
be kept by him the trust and for the purposes
hereinafter provided; and the sid Comptroller may
fIom time to time require an additional deposit
from any such company. TO be held upon and for
the same trust and purposes not exceeding. how
ever. IN value ono-hRlf the paid-in capital stock
and the said Comptroller shall not issue TO any
corporation the certificate heretofore provided for
until said deposit with him Of securities required by
this section.
The law as applied to the District of
Columbia is the best in operation any
where. and might profitably be taken as
model by New York and other States.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Atlanta is happy, and We congratulate
it. The city council has agreed TO pur-
chase that new pump for which the
papers have been vOciferously calling so
long. Now, then. let all hands hustle and
get it in working shape by the first day
of January.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

After the President has called in all
OF the financial experts OF the country
for the purpose of discussing the best
method of relief from present conditions.
he might dig up copy Of Coins FL
nancial School" for a few additional
pointers
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
why the verdict Is Acquitta1.


1t is time that the written law took
practical notice Of the important fact that
though the unwritten law is indefensible
both in law and ethics. its popularity is
largely owing TO the fact that It makes the
lawbreaker pay the penalty. and PAYS
more attention to facts than to TECHNICAL
ties In other words. il is an ugly growth
which can exist in a community only be
cause Of culpable neglect on the part of
the law itself
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Senator Culber-
son, the new lead
er OF the Demo-
cratic minority.
bears I n G laurel
wreath Of Senate
leadership with
dignity and grace.
lie has long been
recognized a s n
finished orator.
having displayed
that talent while
yet at the Uni
versity OF Virginia.
lie represented his
State at two Dem
ocratic national
gOnVquffOpe a n a
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

That eminent nature faker who inter-
sperses laughter and great applause
throughout the esteemed Congressional
Record is also once more on the job.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

IL may surprise number of people to
know that so far Senator "Jeff'' Davis
hasn't chewed chunk out of his desk.
nor has Senator Bob" Taylor fiddIed a
breakdown for the amusement of his
colleagues. The session. however, is very
Young
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

'Lilliun Shaffner says idiots have no
souls and should be put TO DEATH says
the Richmond News Leader. Perhaps it
might not be altogether a mistake TO
adopt the suggestion long enough TO get
rid Of lillian. at any rate.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

From the Boston Transcript
Why is = P. Morgan like Pharaoh's
daughter? Because he found little profit
in the rushes on the banks.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Poor Chan.

DO you like me without a veil. Tom?"
asked the coquette.
Like you? I love YOU" replied the
disconsolate fellow
And then he added sadly: Without
avail"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
The Best pad Gets.

My daughter is TO be married soon
Then the young man has spoken 20
you2"
"Oh, yes. Mentioned the time and place,
and told me If I happened TO be in the
neighbOrhood TO drop in and I'd find my
self welcome "
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

A Baltimore scorcher has been fined
50 for running over a man and killing
him. BY and by somebody in authority
is going to get mad enough 70 fine one OF
these gentry enough TO pay his victim $
funeral expenses
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Pittsburg boasts a citizen eighty years
of age who hasn't missed a single day
from sunday school In over two years. So
you see there are other kinds Of citizens
In that town besides the ones you read
Of in the saffron press.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Someone who pokes about I'm such
things advises Us that the new eagle on
the coin Is almost an exact reproduction
OF the ancient Roman eagle. In that
case it is probably heather eagle and
not entitled 20 have any motto along
with 1t.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Russian Relics

From the Cleveland Leader
TAFT was shown the relies at Moscow.
and al St Petersburg he has been given
the opportunity of beholding the last re-
naming relic of autOcracy.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
EIarficifr

From the Philadelphia Record.
More elasticity OF the currency and less
elasticity of the financial conscience are
desirata OF equal Importance.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Think This over.

What can you see in that fellow
"Oh. I ike him"
Hes neither witty, wealthy, nor wise
No; but he never has any troubles 10
tell me-"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
4 Foolish Fellow.

What's the matter with your brother"
Broke a vase over his wife's head
Now he's sorry that he threw it,
well. didn't he know the vase would
break?"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

One Of the most rare kinds Of courage
Is the courage 10 wait" says the St
Louis Globe-Democrat. But not nearly so
rare as the courage It requires to refuse
the waiter a tip.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Charity vs.. Work

From the Philadelphia ledger.
Out in the Northwest they refused 20
let Hindus work. and now they are feez-
ing them on charity. The loss and gain Of
the arrangement has not been figured OUT
yet
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Notwithstanding the busted trusts and
the routed malefactors Senator Aldrich
will see TO il that financial reforms do not
run amuck. He appears To be as much of
a JOhnny-On-the-Spot as ever.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Still. our fate might be even worse
should our currency system attempt to
absorb all the medicine now being con-
cocted for it by eminent Congressional
doctors.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

The Baltimore News Is distressed be
cause the Due de Chaulnes expresses
disapprobation Of Boni de Castellane's
political principles" only. It should
not blame the Due, however. If be was
unable TO discover that Boni has any
other principles
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
He Knew the Boy.

Your boy that went away remarked
a neighbor ''wil be comm home some
OF these times"
Il wouldn't be a mite surprised 20 see
him any day responded Paw Hoptoad,
now that the havestln' is an done"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

We trust no gentleman in a high silk
hat viii be able TO persuade Mrs. Bradley
now that brilliant future awaits her on
the stage.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Ar Atlantic City man went 10 Jail
rather than kiss his wife. Perhaps. how
ever, this does not prove that be was a
cruel monster, after all.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
One Hannx Re.nIt.

From the indianapolis star
Doubtless pork and beef viii come
down just as soon az they ind out thar
nobody has any money with which TO
buy them
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Nevertheless, We believe Secretary Taft
would have been given a much more
glorious reception in Russia had he not
handed the Mikado SO many bouquets
when in Japan.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
often the Case.

When friends come on while TO stay
Tis CAD by night and CAD by day.
We're very glad to see them go,
And they are glad 20 get away.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
Efhics nf Cnnh1in.

From The Detroit News
Gambling is an evil only when a man
does it with his own money; gambling
with deposits gives class.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

The Savannah News thinks the Repub-
liean party would make "A great mistake
by nominating Mr. Foraker. Wherefore.
then, the News distress2
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

col Bryan is the only great American
tslker LETT IN commission SAYS the New
York Mail. Still. Tuesdays session OF
Congress demonstrated that there is az
least one great American writer left.
didn't il?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

From the ST. Joseph News
W!il meat 20 DOWN. asked headline in
yesterdays issue. Well. if that means
swallerin' it, We say yes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Gold lace is said to be much higher in
price than formerly, and Just as we were
talking about reviving the Office Of vice
admiral in the navy.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Queen AleXandra's birthday was cele-
brated in England on Sunday last Mum
ber politely. not mentioned
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Lieut. Gov. Chanler thinks secret So
cieties are all right. This should make
his boom solid with gentlemen who use
them as excuses for staying out late at
night
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

This is the season Of the year when
the man who was raised in a sawmin
goes all over the place leaving the doors
open.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
An Expert Mnnted.

Hub" said the grafter's wife
''Wei?"
Step into the cellar and see if you can I
shake down that furnace"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Here's tip: Bet on election with your
coal dealer, and always let him win. He
wouldn't make you mad for The world
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

The financial question is getting all
right; IL was only "a ghost scare IN the
beginning" says the Dalton (Ga.) Argus.
A case Of the ghost being afraid to
walk, perhaps.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Somehow. Il never seems TO occur to
any one that perhaps the dead men In
these 'unwritten law cases may have
been victims of emotional insanity"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Of course. now that Mr. John Temple
Graves has arrived in New York the pro-
hibition talk has started New York will
be warned by Georgia's fate. however:
If it goes prohibition. Mr.. Graves will
move out.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
From the Richmond Journal

The Presidents message is rather color
less. 1t lacks the fire and enthusiasm OF
those messages that have gone before IN
fact. he contents himself with quoting
much or his former messages. He deals.
as usual in great many irreproac liable
platitudes. but We miss something OF the
vigor and dash and deyil-may-care that
have characterized SO many Of his ut
tcrdnCes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
COMMENT ON THE MESSAGE.
Its Economic Features Attract the
Attention of the Press.

From tho Nov 10Tk World
How many campaign issues are there
now which AIr. Roosevelt has failed TO ap-
propriate2 Mr.. Bryan is left with hardly
more than the initiative and referendum
10 protect him from the biting winter
winds
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

From the New YORK sun
Mr. Roosevelt is perhaps as yet un-
able to recognize that it Is not absolutely
necessary that ne should continue 20
shoulder the entire burden OF all the af-
fairs, intimate and otherwise. of the
American people. His message is a most
painstakng and conscientious compen-
dium and exposition OF superhuman re-
sponsibilities which no longer devolve
upon him. A considerate Senate and
House, not 20 say the Supreme Court and
the other divisions OF the administration
Of the law. will not fail 10 relieve him Of
his many and toO-Onerous duties and OBJ
legations
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

This talk OF conscription for the army
is calculated to give the nerviest Ameri-
can more or less of a mollycoddlish
shlVer.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

Just now Gov. Conner is In state OF
nerve-racked uncertainty as to whether
he draws a halo or a Ounce cap.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

IIHW uIf Wv 1UTA IUUrraI n I0nInlrce
It seems 10 us unfortunate Al this time
that the Presidents communication 10
Congress could not have been more con-
else and direct and mainly confined t.
subjects requiring practical legislative ac-
ton al this session.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

From TIE Philadelphia Press
But while principles are unchanged the
manner and method are greatly altered.
The entire message breaths d sober ap-
probation Of the profound change worked
in the perspective OF legislation by the
sudden transition from teeming prosperity
70 clOuded financial skies and the chill OF
industrial depression. The President is
less aggressive and IL is well that at this
time caution should appear. He speaks
with a deeper sense of responsibility. He
is better aware OF the risks and peris
which on great economic questions en-
virons all legislation. however we'll meant
may be its purpose and however great the
evils with which IL seeks 10 cope
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Being most prudently concerned not 70
check the return Of public confidence. and
yet being temperamentally incapable Of
taking anything back, President Roosevelt
resorts to the adroit expedient OF copying
from former utterances the radical recon-
mendatiOns of his present message. He
evidently believed. and with good reason.
that nobody will be frightened now by
things said year ago The plan has
worked admirably. Wall street and the
country receive the message as a conserv-
ative and chastenec document That the
President heeds even TO this extent the
criticism that has been visited upon him
for his too frequent rashness of speech is
of good augury. Nervous people have a
right TO take comfort from this evidence
of the new temper that possesses him.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

ITVIu INC TlIIautIIAlla Ltuglr
Taken as a whole the message Is some
what OF disappointment It lacks that
conservative and constructive note which
the country had began to hope would
charaete.ze II. that reassuring tone and
manner hat betoken a chastened spirit
II is truo that the President labors 10
persuade the country that it is only the
criminals who have anything TO fear that
his policies are but the application TO
business Of the ordinary rules of morality
and honesty, but the proposals for the ex-
tension of Federal control are so wide
spread and so far reaching in their effects
that il is difficult 10 see wherein the
country's uneasiness is going TO be aIlayed
by the Presidents utterances.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05


Foraker IS good nghter,- said Judge
John l. taree Of Columbus. who is at
tending the Rivers and Harbors Conveu-
tion. at the Riggs last night. and he is
popular and strong in our state. He
seems TO have the rank and file Of tie
Republican voters with hisa. while Taft
has merely the backing OF the adui!uIstra-
tion people and officeholders. Judge
Vance is d Democrat. and declared il the
Democratic party stuck together they
could probably elect Bryan, but
John NJ. Moore. OF Richmond. Tex. IS
in this city in attendance at the Rivers
and Harbors Congress. representing the
Houston district Mr. Moore is staying
at the La Normandie. Speaking Of the
cotton crop Mr.. Moore said il had been
a fairly good yield. and that the Farm
ers Union was holding the article for -
cents pound, having stored the growth
in their warehouses. Mr.. Moore said the
financial stringency had considerable in
nuence on business in Texas. most OF the
money Of the banks of that State being
tied up in New York and other Eastern
institutions
Bryan. no doubt is the choice OF the
Democratic party. and VIII be elected.
Former Senator Anthony Higgins. II
Delaware. being asked AT the Arlington
last night for his views on the Presiden-
tial situation. said: I am too little a
man 10 discuss such big subject"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

From the New York Evening Post.
People will take most interest in what
Mr. Roosevelt has 10 say about the finan-
cial crisis and business depression His
words on this subject are few, but salts
factory. He again rebukes the foolish
hoarders of money; declares that the
banks Of the country are solvent and its
business methods honest, as a rule: and
pronOunces in favor of measures to Sc
cure a more elastic currency His Ian
guage on this topic is necessarily vague,
but will be accepted as what the hour
called for. The President also has ju-
diciOus reference 10 the extravaganza and
the spirit Of speculation which had so
much TO do with causing our present
troubles. II these respects, his attitude is
all that could be desired.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-05

On the desk of Butler Ames in the
House there glands a big megaphone
when the member is not present and
when he is in his seat he puts the papier
mache affair to his ear and not to his
lips.
why on earth have you brought that
thing hereg' asked colleague. so you
can make the chair hear your"
Not at all I have had a little trouble
hearing what is going on here. and /
wanted 10 make sure 10 hear everything
that goes on. This thing ills the BILL