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The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Mayor Iohnson.s Victory

Mayor Tom Johnson has at last won
his long contest with the Cleveland
Electric Company over the 3-cent-fare
question. That corporation has consented
TO surrender it's plant and franchises 10
the Municipal Traction Company. the
holding concern organized by the nayor
10 take over all the local Transportation
lines, at a valuation TO be determined by
experts. As the holding company has a
merely nominal capitalization. it cannot
of course, buy the Cleveland Electric out
right, and II is not quite clear what the
relation between the parent and the SUBJ
sidiary companies is TO be; but. in any
event. the holding company must give a
security bond guaranteeing stockholders
a profit
The unique feature OF this plan is the
nature Of the holding company. which
is pledged to operate in the public in
terest solely. 1t can use its profits. If
any, oaly for the purpose Of lowering
fares. improving service, OF buying stock
Of the subsidiary companies. It is. there
fore. an altruistic corporation; or, as some
one has neatly said. a corporation with a
soul. Yet. as Mr.. Burton pointed out during
his mayoralty campaign, this aItruistic
corporation Is not pledged TO a 2-cent
fare. for all the low-fare franchises
granted at the dictation OF Mayor Johnson
contain a clause providing that II a
scent fare does not pay 6 per cent profit.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

a higher rate may be charged up TO the
point az which 6 per cent can be ca .aed
on real valuation Of the plant.
The only thing now in the way OF a
trial of this interesting experiment IN
municipal control OF a transportation
monopoly is an agreement on the terms
by which the Cleveland Electric shall be
transferred TO Mayor Johnson's holding
company. 1t now seems probable that
there viii be no difficulty in coming 10
terms, as the corporations directors are
tired OF the Ions and fruitless contro-
versy in which they have been engaged.
and Mayor Johnson Is disposed to meet
them half way. We shall then see
whether it is possible 10 maintain an
up-to-date street railway system on a
3-cent fare and pay per cent interest on
the actual investment
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Hidden village Recovered.

FFssa the Canal Record
An entire village built by the French
during their occupation Of the Isthmus
and completely buried by the dense Jungle
growth of twenty years. has been discov-
e-ed at Calmito Mulato by the engineering
force that is locating the center line OF
the canal in the Chsgres division. 1t con-
tainS nine sets Of married quarters. twen-
ty-two barracks and mess halls. and a
small machine shop. A majority OF the
buildings were in sufficiently good condf-
ton to be worth preservation. and are
now undergoing repairs. The machinery
IN the machine shop was IN good condi-
ton. Soma Of the smaller parts had been
taken away. These will be replaced
and the machinery viii be overhauled
and put in use. It includes a boiler and
engine, lathe, shaper. and several drill
presses. The discovery OF the village
was complete surpris- 10 the engineers
for while its location is shown on some
existing maps. very few OF the present
canal workers were aware Of the fact
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
An Extension of ActIv,tr

Prem toe Proyidence JournsI
President Roosevelt states a familiar
fact in an effective way when he says. in
the. opening paragraphs Of his message 70
Congress. that present conditions demand
an extension. not Of Federal authority.
but OF Federal activity. and that this
does not signify any advocacy OF centrali-
zation, but means simply that centraliza-
ton In business has already taken place
and must be met by providing better
methods for the exercise of control
through The authority already centralized
in the national government by the Con-
stitutiOn itself" Rarely has the situation
been more clearly expressed. New con-
ditions have arisen that demand the ex-
ercise Of the old authority in a new way
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

We've heard it in the mountains.
We've heard II in the vale.
We're heard il IN the times Of peace,
And when the war-dogs trail
We've heard it in the jungle,
We've heard It on the SLOWS
We've heard it--yes-'most everywhe-e
And we love it-G0d knows.
We've heard II. and It stood for
little rest and sleep.
When the twinkling Seutries overhead
Their post and orders" keep.
When the great war-god Orion
Looked down from out the night
And bade us think Of those st home
Beneath another light.
We've heard 1t when we birouacked
Behind the days alarm;
We've heard 1t when We buried him
Beneath the tr5Dic palm:
We've heard it on the transport.
We've heard it on the plain.
We've heard i; in the islands
Midst the fever and the rain.
We've heard it-and the ringing
Down through the countless years,
VII take Us back 70 war and strife.
To love and JOY and tears
And when thu Last Great Muster
Shall find us on the roll.
We hope they're blowing Taps again
To speed a soldiers SOIL.
I. 9. Garrett. IN Ny Buukir and Other Ballads.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
A LITTLE NONSENSE.


A lady wants a quick divorce. Her law
yeTs battle wage.
And when they've made her free, OF
course. she goes upon the stage
There In the chorus with a spear she
plays her wooden part,
And people come from far and near 70
wonder at her art
From of the Brooklyn Bridge a gent
doth one day take a dive.
And though he's somewhat warped and
bent. ile gets away alive.
We next behold him as a star; he's grace
ful as a cart.
But people come from near and far u
wonder az his art.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
The Wcsfon Cure

When you have a case Of the blues
Walk ii of.
For you can II you but choose.
Walk IL of
You VIII find this rule viii pay:
You can use it every DAY.
So. when trouble comes your way.
Walk il of.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

From The BaitimOe American
The deep-waterways project seems to
have no opposition in the sober thought
of the country. 1t is regarded on all
sides as one OF the great modern enter
prises which must come inevitably. and
the sooner the better for the commerce
OF the nation.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Charles c. Carlsn.
Of the Eighth Vir-
ginla (Alexandriai
district, has al
re a dy achieved
fame IN the pres
ent session, and the
probabilities are
that he will be a
member Of the Dis
trict Committee,
t. I'LL the only va
earcy on the MI
nority side.
Mr.. Carlin 5 claim
to fame is that it
was his resolution
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Easy Shopping.

Grace. with your score OF beaux, you'll
have some perplexing holiday problems
10 solve. -
'Oh, no. Two dozen Christmas cards
wiH do the trick, and also provide for
the several new fellows I am apt 20 be-
come interested in between now and the
twenty-fifth."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Both the kansas and the Georgia cele-
brated the beginning of the fleets voyage
by getting stuck in the mud. and we sus-
pect IL will be the Alabama next Il Is
mighty hard TO make ships with such good
prohibition names stick strictly 10 water %
From yesterdays Washington Herald.
IL was the Maine. and not the Alabama.
however, that baked third but our
method OF reasoning was all right. any
how.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

The Atlanta Journal finds that The
Washington Herald is advocating Sena-
tor Foraker for the Presidency" ard con-
cludes, therefore, that The Herald has
discovered that long-sought-for new
joke" Sometimes we are inclined TO
think the Journal the only real joke In
this country.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Helping Him Along.

The Duke-"was your father hard hit
BY the stock slump"
The heiress-''No.
The duke. after pause ~Ther-''
The helress-"Oh. your grace. this is
SO suldenr,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Did you know that by placing the
transmitter OF a telephone 10 your chest
you can carry on a conversation quite
as wen as II you put II 20 your Iips?"
why, no. this is the first I've heard Of
H. But I haven't any chest Win my
trunk 90 Just as weu?"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Fortr-sIr nIasterr on ON.

Prom the Chicago RecordHe1aid-
1t is right TO give the railroads a mas
ter. But It is prepOsterous to expect
order. sanity. or fairness under the rule
Of forty-six masters Control. to be just
must be uniform. and Federal control
alone can be uniform.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

A New York court has decided that
tenants in apartment houses have the
right TO expect a temperature OF 20 in
winter 1t isn't what we expect that
makes US happy in this life. however. II
IS what We get
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Mr.. Bryan says modesty may keep
him away from the Democratic conven-
ton. Doubtless he wants II understood,
however, that it will not keep him out OF
the White House if the voters viii only
get right next time
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

why is Roosevelt such a great Presi-
dent?"
That's easy"
-'WeH7'
Because he runs things about like you
or I would run EN-"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

We like Senator Bob" Taylor immense
ly. and we nope ne viii not persist In his
nature fake about a whip-poOr- being
a better warbler than mockingbird. De
doesn't realize just how easy Il is 10
get into the Ananlas Club.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Chfcaro,u ProfessorIaI TvDa

Prom the New York Herald
A Chicago professor says he is against
The house-dog type of wife" Isn't IT
about time for the country to oppose the
Chicago type of professor?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Life in n Flat.

IT'S enough TO make a man turn an
arehist'
The unequal distribution Of wealth -
NO: the unequal distribution OF heat -
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Two requirements.

That telephone girl has the voice 20
make a Drima donna Now. II she only
has the other qualifications
Better investigate It's a einch she
has the requisite hauteur."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

IL is freely predicted that the floor Of the
Senate will be vacant but the galleries
packed when Senator JEFF" Davis makes
his maiden speech. And that win be inst
like throwing old "Brer Rabbit in the
brier patch
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

The report that the Noors are fighting
among themselves lends color TO the here
tofore very doubtful story that the rebel
chieftains really desire TO establish a more
democratic form OF government in Mo-
rocco.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

I'm Northampton, Mass, a Republican
was defeated for mayor who had held the
Office for twenty-three years" says the
Baltimore News Well. wasn't 1t about
time for him TO ''skldOo?"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Utterly VseIeS.

From the Chicago Record Herald
1t is too much to hope that only people
who read the Presidents message will
seriously discuss and criticise It.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
PLAIN DEALS.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Not Entirely Sentimental.
II isn't the gift but the giver
That counts at the Christmas tide.
II iJs only a mere reminder
With q wealth Of love allied:
And yet the reminder should carry
A va.ue intrinsic beside
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Poorly Inspected.

Il notice that an Industrious blind
man takes In washing in a New JERSEY
town Seems strange. doesn't it,"
4 dunno. I notice that our laundry
work often looks as II a blind man did
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Tom Watson advises Gov. Conner TO call
out the State militia. II Federal judges
persist IN balling up the pet projects Of
the Alabama administration of the day.
This looks as II Tom were about 10 run
out of advice. for once i'm his life.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

SO far as this years Nobel peace prize
award is concerned Mr. George Fred
Williams appears TO have come as near
as ever to not getting II.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

What shall II profit a newspaper If
series OF 30. .OOO-word messages 10 Congress
be necessary in order to get the tariT on
wood pup removed?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

A Chicago judge discharged tramp be-
cause he quoted Shakespeare so beauti-
fully. Nobody wants 10 be caught show
ing anything like lack of appreciation
In matters of this kind
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Sane Joken.

In modern vaudeville, half the sketch
team soaks the other half with a news
paper. In former Athens he used a news
papyrus; and in ancient Nineveh he used
a cuneiform tile. The line Of cOnversa-
tion, however. remains the same
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

An Idaho jury has refused 20 convict
man of a murder he confessed There
are any number Of "unwritten law" prece-
dents for this. however.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

"A comedian told a joke ten years old
IN this town the other day. and then
wondered why nobody laughed" says the
Montgomery Advertiser. Perhaps the au-
dacity OF springing such a youthful pleas
antry struck the audience dumb.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

They do say that the new Sunday liz
in Marvellous Manhattan makes the Sun
day lid Of even Hollering Houston look
like a rattletrap affair
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
PROHIBITION MOVEMENT.
Southern Newspapers Interested in
the Washington Situation.

Southern Newspapers Interested in
the Washington Situation.
From the Charleston News and Ccurier.
We do not believe that prohibition viii
prohibit in Washington any more than
that the destruction Of the cauteen in the
army has contributed materially 10 the
temperance Of the American soldier or
made him more efficient in the discharge
Of his duties. We do not know OF any
place, however. where we would rather
have the merits of prohibition subjected
% crucial test than the city Of Wash
ington. and We wish that the test might
be made during the present administra-
ton. MIR. Roosevelt would md the hunt
ing Of blind tigers at the National Capi-
tai more exciting sport than bear hunt
ing IN the Louisiana swamps He is the
vS'y man 10 undertake the job OF clean
ing out the liquor sellers In the District
OF Columbia, and Congress ought to give
him full power 20 act
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
East Indeed

They tell me Chonie Wabbles IS go
ing a fast pace"
Yes, he's coming over on the L1si-
tRnla"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

A Boston society has decided that I'm
Gle Sam" ought to let the Filipinos go"
All right; but how?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

President Woodrow Wilson says every
college should have a professor Of things
IN general" But there IS only one MI
William Loeb in this country and he
wouldn't go round.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Obstinate

Does Bilkins want the presidency OF
the company"
No"
Won't he run for ito
Run for IL, He won't even stand for
IL"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Twas a Proposal.

7 got letter from him yesterday writ
ten on a typewriter"
That's too much Ike business"
We'll he meant business"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Marine Effects,

Somebody has found a way OF send
Ing portraits by submarine cable"
Wash drawings. 7 suppose"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
sauaIIs Ahead

From the Columbia Is. c. State
That Pacific cruise may not have such
easy sailing with Congress.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Why should the President have desired
the Republican convention held in Kan
sas City7 Isn't Kansas City. Missouri. 80
q trihe nature-fakerfsh?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

1t is thought that enough jamestown
Exposition assets remain to supply each
creditor with a small souvenir.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Southern poet has fashioned an ode
To the cOlG-storage eSg. Poor fellow,
What viii he say when he has 10 face the
nogless egg down there?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Weird COMMUNICATIONS

Nature taxing still holds sway.
That is fat.
You can see it any day
On a hat.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Mobile should not secede from Alabama,
but merely Jug along with the procession.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Notwithstanding the disagreements Of
the currency doctors. We entertain great
hopes that the long-suffering patient may
pun through and make a compete recov-
cry.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

The New York Herald calls the Evening
Post an irritable old lady" Tut. tut;
such unladylike language,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Tom Taggart says he desires TO be re-
leved Of the duties OF chairman OF the
Democratic committee He need hardly
worry for fear he VIII not be
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

II seems almost pity that Mrs Mary
Ellen leases ideas concerning the best
method OF financial reform are not also 20
be had
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Some one points out a split ininitive IN
Mr.. Foraker's recent edict OF defiance.
NJ. Roosevelt. however. doubtless VIII
forgive that. provided the document
doesn't cause a split somewhere else.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Mr Bryan may be willing 70 DO without
campaign fund. national committee. OF
convention. but a race without Wee
Presidential candidate with a large and
enthusiastic bar'l would be too much OF
an innovation for ordinary nerves.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

When Eddie Foy enters the 'Iegir' on
January l. he proposes 10 style himself
Edward FOy Fitzgerald! That will make
Eddie look even funnier than ever before.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
From IL Charlotte O.


Washington City. be It remembered.
does not govern itself, but Is governed
by Congress. There IS a movement to
close II up, and The Washington Herald
represents that there is a large sentiment
in Congress, especially among Southern
Representatives. in favor OF the PROPOSE
ton. Wouldn't II be funny If the prohibs
should shut up Washington, the very
citadel Of strong drink, But they will
hardly do IT.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

AS Puck remarks. The Republican
party is ever ready TO reduce the tariff
on paper" But even that, it seems, is 20
be not vet. but soon.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

hlhu4 tif oANAfllan news.
Washington, the National Capital. is on
the tenter-hooks OF suspense. The pro-
hioitonists are moving on the city. and
Washington doesn't know what they are
going to do. The Washington Herald
thinks that the prohibitionists would not
dare TO force their opinions upon the Dis
trict of Columbia, without finding out what
the people OF the District think about IT,
Which shows that the Herald is not
very well Informed. The prohihitionists
don't care what the people think about
il. They know that they are right, and
that everybody who doesn't think as they
do is wrong. wherefore they propose TO
do the right thing. II Washington doesn't
ike prohibition she will have TO lump II,
that's all 1t would be a great joke on
Congress if the dry" Nsentiment were to
prove strong enough To carry the day.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Tslsphon. Main $500. CPriv.,. Branch E.sh.ats)

The Washington Herald is delivered bg
carrier IN the District Of Columbia and at
Alexandria, Pa, at s. cents per month,
daily and Sunday, or at 25 cents per
month s1ithout the Sunday Issue.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

SUNDAY. DECEMBER s. 1907.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08


ing tales. who lived il Washington many
years ago. came back last night 10 at
tend the dinner Of the Gridiron Club.
Mr. Warman. carefully sorting his Ca
madam mOney-he now lives al London.
Canada-frOm that bearing the stamp OF
the United States. in his apartment at
the New willard, said: Washington is
the most beautiful city IN the world.
The day was perfect and was almost
equal to a September day In Canada.
which every one knows is the best mag
Unable kind OF day
NJ. Warman said that Canada is pros
porous. although II has been slightly af-
fected by the recent tight money market.
He said that the construction Of the
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway across the
Dominion from the Atlantic 20 the Pa
cihe viii bring into circulation almost
500. oe000. and that necessarily this means
good times.
Mr. Warman said that he has lust com
pleted a contract for mis- latest book,
which deals with the Indians OF the north
eountry-''the very finest Indians I'm the
world The tales are simple he said.
like the people, and deal with life in the
great north woods.
Thirty thousand lumbermen are out Of
work in Oregon alone.'' said Philip Bueh-
ner. OF Portland. president OF the oregon
and Washington Manufacturers Associa-
ton. at the New Willard last night. The
railroads Of the Pacific Northwest have
recently raised rates on east-bound lum-
Der almost . per cent This Mr. Bueh-
ner said. is responsible for the closing
down OF the sawmills OF that country
The Lumbermen's Association has Sc
cured an injunction against the railroads.
and the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion VIII give both sides a hearing on
December II. There are eleven of US
already in Washington" said Mr.. Bueh-
ner. and ten more VIII arrive next week.
There are more than 800 lumber dealers
interested in this hearing. and We expect
70 win the case"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
WATCHING FLEET
This Japanese Newspaper Has Something To Say About / That Pacific Trip.
SAYS NO THREAT IN IT

Tokio, Dec 1S.-The Jiji Shimpo, an independent newspaper, which has a wide circulation in intellectual and business circles, will publish an edi- torial article tomorrow on the de- spatch of the American fleet to the Pacific. This is a noteworthy naval undertaking" the paper will say, lone that will attract the attention of the world. We do not entertain the idea for even one moment, however, that the purpose of the trip is to threaten Japan. Should the American fleet visit these shores it will be given a most cordial reception. worthy the special friendship between Japan and the United States. Our only fear is that the despatch of the fleet may en- courage the anti-Japanism on the Pa cific coast and bring about I repeti- ton of the regretable incident at San Francisco. We trust, however. that the United States authorities will take the necessary precautions in this re- gard.'
 The expressions of this newspaper are almost universally shared by the thinking public of Japan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-18
TO SET ASIDE DEED.
Naugatuck Population in Evidence at
 Superior Court To-Day.

Michael Dunn's action to have set aside a deed to certain land in Union City began before Judge Curtis in the superior court to-day. It would seem from the number of people in court that all Union City and big slice of Naugatuck are interested ill the case. Dunn halls from Pennsylvania, and has three children.
 Nora Dalton, a relative, was about 70 when she died last summer She owned the land in dispute. For some time prior to her death the Rev Fa- ther Sheridan of Naugatuck was her conservator and Mrs Margaret Grant was related to her. It seems that Fa- ther Sheridan resigned his conserva- tOrship and Mrs Grant is alleged to have importuned the probate court of Naugatuck to have herself ap- pointed in his place. A grocer named Moulthrop was her bondsman This took place last May. According to the allegations. Mrs Grants next move was to secure from the probate court an order to sell the land ill question, thirty-five acres, setting f0rtl it was for the best interests legged that she made no effort to find the heirs, the Dunns. or the address of any of Mrs Daltons relatives. Somehow. it became public that an order to sell was secured by Mrs Grant, and 1t is claimed that when she was questioned about it she de- nied having had obtained any such order or permission.
 Meanwhile Mrs Dalton was vey ill and on July 10 she died A few days before her death her cOnservatOr sold the land to her bOndsman, Moulthrop for $1.500, with the understanding, it was said at the time, that he was to recOnvey it back to her within q req sonable period.
 The Dunns attended the funeral and they heard all about the sale of the land. Dunn knew about this land. It was in the family twenty years ago or more when he set out for Pennsyl- vania. and when he found that Mrs Grant had sold it for $1.500 to Moul- throp he had an injunction served upon her restraining her from com pleting the sale of the property. transferring it to anybody, under a penalty of S30.OOO.
 In his testimony to-day, Dunn said the land is very valuable Crops are grown on it every year and there is clay on it which is very valuable in the casting of iron and large quan- titles of it are used daily by the Nau- gatuck Malleable Iron company.
 Damages of S3O.OO0 is claimed.