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The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
InsuhrtnntiaI Armndn DissoIves.

From the Columbia State
II seems that after all the fuss. the
plan to send a big feet to the Pacific
was only "ruse"-a ruse of peace, not
Of war. Mr.. Roosevelt merely wished,
In this fre-alarm way, TO call attention
TO the need Of more battle ships. more
naval bases in the Pacific. more men
on the ships, more expenditures on the
Panama Canal and 10 my policies. -
Nothing more And we are whispered
in the ear that the order-whether Met
calf's, Loeb's, Newberrys. or Roose-
velt's. We are not put wise-will be with
drawn. So the great armada Of Fighting
Bob viii dissolve, and like other insub-
stantial pageants, faded, leave not Il
wreck behind.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Our Philippine Elephant.

From the Baltimore American.
There are good reasons for being anx>
lous to get rid Of the Philippines. They
are more or less Of an elephant. But il
cannot be done with credit at this time,
nor; perhaps, at any time. Every na-
tion has its burden. England has several
very serious ones at the present moment
1t often happens. however. that that
which is considered a heavy obligation
at one time may subsequently become a
source of pride and profit. There does
not seem to be anything to show for It
az present but. as we cannot get rid Of
the islands. we viii have plenty of time
to await developments
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Mr.. CorteIyou's Latest Reform.

From the Boston Herald
II the Treasury Department under Sec
retary Cortelyou carries out the purpose
announced in the Washington dispatches
recently, it put examination of passen-
gers entering our ports and declarations
as 10 dutiable goods on the sensible basis
therein outlined. Mr. Cortelyou will have
earned the gratitude of his countrymen.
Our system of baggage examination Of
late years has been Ike unto that Of a
crude, semi-barbaric state. and IL is amaz-
ing that it has been left TO Secretary Cor
telyou to venture 10 treat the average
American tourist as II he or she were a
decent man or woman
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Commissioner Macfarland finds a lesson
in the recent fire which threatened the
destruction of Freedmen's Hospital This
is a government institution. but the Dis
trict of Columbia is directly interested in
it. Under contract with the Board of
Charities. it receives and treats many OF
the INDECENT people Of the city. Their
lives Should be made as secure as the
lives Of afflicted people who are able to
pay for hospital treatment Every such
= stItution should be made as safe as
Slman ingenuity can make it. The mat
ter OF adequate fire protection Is one that
demands the constant attention OF gov
ernment and District officials. To house
suffering people in inadequate, makeshift
buildings is little short Of public crime.
Congress will certainly not be remiss IN
its duty once the subject is brought prop
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
EVEN NoTTCEf

Things take a dreadful slump and values
60 TO pot,
And leave the world dump. rubbish
covered lot;
The money mart Is tight. so runs the tale
they tell:
And no coin is in sight when you go out
to sell.
Things take an upward turn and mer-
chants whom you know
Are very quick TO spurn an offer that is
low;
The money mart IS loose and everything
is high
Or such is their excuse, when you go out
to buy.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
what Caused the Lyncbinr.

From the Kansas City Star
out at Stafford the other day a group
Of farmers met a train. and when a tall,
un-burned man stepped OF the car they
all grabbed him and shook his hand
warmly. The man looked them over
calmly and then said: Gentlemen, am
sorry to disappoint you. l know you
think I am harvest hand. but you arc
mistaken. 1 am a lightning-rod agent
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
The Upper Ten Thousand.

From the Chicago Post.
This should be a memorable summer for
the United States Of America. The regis
tration Of the social elect of the nation
shows that 10, 720 individuals are now con-
sidered worthy Of mention by our home
made college Of heraidry. And Of this Sc
lect band never before-or at least never
since the days Of the pilgrims when Euro
pean trips were slow and costly-have So
many spent the summer in their own
country
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
No Bullying In the Pacific.

From the Wall Street Journal
There is no more mischievous idea than
that some nation or other is 10 play the
role Of the bully in the Pacific Ocean.
Naturally those who cut out this pro-
gramme see no other course than to play
japan and the United States against each
other; but no two nations have a better
claim for friendly cooperation, in spite
Of all the minor questions that may arise
from time to time
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

size OF that maintained prior to 1898. and
costing almost as much. In a word, IL
seems reasonable to assume that II Is
costing us nearly as much to defend the
Philippines at this moment as II did
to defend the whole nation ten years ago.
But the Philippines, we are told by
eminent military and naval authorities,
are inadequately defended. Japan could
take them IN three weeks and hold them
Indefinitely. Therefore, it will be neces-
sary to pour millions into Notifications,
and yet other millions into naval con-
structiOn to supply a feet capable or
overpowering that Of Japan, our likell-
est antagonist IN that quarter. II our
naval policy in the Pacific is to go on
the theory that we must maintain in thai
ocean a predominant naval force, it is
perfectly plain that we shall ultimately
expend in the construction and mainte-
NANCE Of the Pacific feet a sum aimost as
large as that required to keep the present
Atlantic fleet in being
Are the Philippines worth any such ex-
penditure? What has become Of our
Yankee shrewdness that we were tricked
into paying S20.O09, 600 for such bargain.
with a revolution that cost us Sl7O,OO0,0O0
thrown in? And the total amount Of
our trade with the Philippines last yea-
was S7,OOO.Ol0! We are paying a heavy
price for our oriental opportunity 10
demonstrate our national altruism
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

erly TO its attention. officials and citi-
zens alike, as Mr.. Maefarland suggests,
should unite in an earnest effort 10 cor
rect any and all existing deficiencies. and.
of course. they win do so.
The lesson Of this fire should not be
forgotten.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
MEN AND THINGS.
G. O. p. and Tariff Revision.


If Senator Hopkins expected to startle
the country with his announcement that
the dominant party viii take no steps
toward the revision OF the tariff at the
coming session Of Congress. he will be
sadly disappointed. Nobody who is at all
familiar with the political situation has
thought that revision would be attempted
until after the next election. and there
are some doubters who express the opln-
Ion that nothing will be done even then.
Indeed. this amounts 10 a conviction on
the part of some observers, who say that
IL the standpatters can avoid the inclu-
sion OF a straightout promise Of revision
In next years platform, they also may
be able TO ward off revision fer another
two years. or until the Sixty-second Con-
gress. That body will convene in De-
cember, 1911, and II the anu-revisionists
should find 1t possible to delay action
until then. they would be In a good posi-
ton TO plead for still further delay, on
account of the Presidential election Of
1912. concerning which the same argu-
ment would be made as is in evidence
now.
All this, of course, assumes the cOntin-
ued domination Of the Republicans.
Should il be decided TO make some
changes in the tariff schedules after
next years election, nothing could be
done until 1910. or during the first ses-
sion of the Sixty-first Congress. and
even then much would depend on the at
titude OF the next President. President
Roosevelt has said many times. in pri-
vate conversation. that he is in favor Of
some tariff changes, but that he has not
recommended them in his messages be-
cause he realized the futility OF hoping
10 accomplish anything now. OF course,
however. he has recommended other leg
islati0n which he did not expect 10 see
enacted. and, everything considered, his
contributions 70 the cause Of revision
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
The sort He Is.

"Biil Smith Is eager TO beat the record
eating pie. and wants challenge"
Then I should judge he is a man of
consuming ambition
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

The Gar of Russia is said to be so
bored with confinement that he is con-
stantly seeking something to do, even
going so far. so a cable says. as 10 re
plenish the fire by throwing the coal on
himself" One would naturally suppose
that he would throw it on the fire; but.
then, you never can account for royal
dOinps
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Magnlfring the POLITICIAN.

From the Dallas News.
Naturally enough, the man in politics
believes in government ownership. He
fancies that he can run anything and
everything, and that his power and pat
ronage should be continually enlarged
and increased.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Hereld mailed TO
them. Addresses VIII be changed
as often as requested. You can
not keep fully informed about
affairs IN Washington unless
your paper follows you.
Before leaving. mail or tcle-
phone your address to this Of
fice.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
The Plain Truth.

In Australia" Dragged the native Of
that country. you can pick up gold by
the pint"
1T comes in quartz in America" re-
torted the Quick-witted nephew OF Uncle
Sam
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
A soluslon thnt Doesh,t soIre.

From the Nashville American
An old-time wash dress is known
these days as q tub frock." They are
cool and attractive enough to be more
generally worn. especially if the wearer
has the good taste 20 wash them herself
This ought to create a boom IN tubbies
and solve the wash-lady problem.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Her Methods.

How does Gertrude keep UP her in
fluence over the other girls?"
by her temper. They are ali afraid
OF her"
so she keeps them In order by storms? ?'
Yes; that's how she manages to reign. -
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Not DecrYing His Business.

From the Chicago RecoTd-Herald.
Carnegie says there is no danger of
war We may be sure that he doesn't
make the statement for the purpose of
keeping anybody from purchasing armor
plate
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Wife (horrifedl-Good heavens. John,
what are you doing sitting on that chair.
where ! just put my new summer hat?
Husband (rising guIltily)-Tm afraid I'm
sitting on the style. Mary.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
The Drama.

(According TO Haddon Chambers.)
Act I. Where have I heard that voice
before?
Act IL Hate is a good detective
recognize you, Gentleman Jack.
Act III Blffi
Act ". When the roses bloom again,
little girl
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

A New Orleans judge has decided that
the Magnolia, with President Roosevelt
and Secretary Loeb aboard, was respon-
sible for the collision with a fruit steamer
! in the Lower Mississippi two years ago
When will Loeb learn 10 be more careful?
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Keats the sen seroent.

From The Springfield Republican.
The crop Of japanese spies sketching
forts promises 10 be very large the COM
ing week all along our coast line The
way they appear beats the sea serpent
in its palmiest days.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
A Real Prize.

"The subscription rates are IS cents
per month.
Does that get me a prize?"
You bet! Il gets you our paper"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Frances offer to intercede in a friendly
manner between this country and Japan
with a view 20 permanent peace is in
dignantly repulsed. We do not propose
to deprive our Capt. Hobson Of his chief
plaything.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Not CooI-Very Hot.

Boy Baseball Fiend-I tell you It was
warm out at the baseball game yester-
day. There was just q crowd OF fans
Fond Auntie-How nice, Were they
eleCtric2
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

The profits Of the Krupp gun factory
for the last fiscal year were only about
S5,Oo0.oo0 Slowly but surely We are ap-
preaching universal peace.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
It's Nature.

our new girl is an adept in cleaning.
Look how the dirt has lessened in the
house since she started in."
Yes; quite a sweeping reduction"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

A weather department official contends
that the entire trouble has been caused
by a lack Of thermal units. Well, why
not lay in a supply? The country has
money 10 burn.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

"a tramp was shot by an Ohio man
because he snored. says contemporary
II is a lucky thing for hobos that ali
men who snore are not afflicted with such
homicidal ideas
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Now that the American government has
been thanked for aiding the Kingston
earthquake sufferers. President Roose-
velt's apology to Judge Parker may be
looked for at any moment.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

A member of the B. P. o. E. who is at
tending the revel in Philadelphia has dis
tinguishd himself by collecting two hun
dred and fifty badges, all of which he
wears al the same time. Thus are shown
the heights OF glory one may attain If one
is only palnstaking and faithful.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
A Problem.

This drink problem is a serious one
''Yes; had to give It up Do you
know of anybody We could induce to
buy?"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
A Bum Poem.

In writing poetry. one needs a point,
Also a rhyme.
This poem, as you will observe,
Has neither.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Contest stin Open.

From the Springfield Union.
The contest is still open 70 sec who
can write the best article on 1.-The Truth
About the Battle Ship Orders
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

A Philadelphia justice Of the peace mar
ried a couple in one minute and five
seconds recently. Philadelphia doesn't
always move slowly.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

links IS an undoubted genius"
But he acts like an ordinary man."
Well, all geniuses have their little &C.
centricities."
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

A new magazine which is 20 be launched
in New York soon will offer liberal guam
titles Of hair tonic as an inducement TO
advertisers and subscribers. The mana
gers doubtless think their plan to at
tract attention is as legitimate as
the publication Of such literary" fea-
lures as the confession Of Harry Orchard
and they are not far wrong. at that.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Perhaps ABE" Humnel was put 10
work sorting potatoes at Blackwells ISL
and because the authorities felt that il
was necessary TO have him where il
would be possible to keep an eye on
him
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
sentencch. hnt Inconflned.

From The Detroit Free Press.
The Toledo violators of the trust laws
having been sentenced TO jail, the ques-
ton is, how are the authorities going TO
get them there7
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

It is up 70 the courts, at last. TO decide
just what real whisky is. In the mean
time. a large slice of humanity will go
right along taking chances
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

"Bolt your meat; don't attempt to chew
it," advises Dr. Wiley. Evidently the
gentleman has spent a goodly portion Of
his life in a boarding house.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Secretary Wilson thinks germs kill
thousands Of chickens every year. The
genus Rastus swiperinamus is one Of the
most fatal Of all.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

While some people may regard Senator
Hopkins no-revisIon- ntil-after-election
announcement as a bit of sensational
news. we do not hesitate TO say that we
suspected as much all along.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

His jokes are stale; some one should
hand him a lemon" says a contemporary
Of Senator Depew If they are stale, why
not hand him a lime?
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

New York dealers have announced an
advance in ice cream. This is giving the
sweet summer girls a cold deal
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

The Department of Agriculture says
the Colorado potato beetle is one Of the
"best-known pests" The general impress
sion has been that it IS one Of the worst
known
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19


The story that Secretary Taft, in his
next annual report. will recommend the
enactment of legislation which will per
NIT the establishment of a new branch of
the army to have charge of military
transportation, is being discussed approx
ingly by army officers. Complaints against
quartermasters have always been In eyi-
dence whenever any extensive movement
Of troops has taken place; and while a
majority. perhaps, Of such complaints
have had no valid foundation. it is be-
lieved that the best interests Of the mill
tary establishment would be advanced
by the Organization Of an independent
department of transportation, which
should be wholly responsible. Under the
existing regulations, the Quartermaster's s
Department has charge Of clothing. equip
age horses, mules, wagons forage, trans
ports stationery, and miscellaneous
stores, besides being intrusted with the
erection and maintenance Of buildings
the providing OF water. heat, and light
and the care of clothing and eQuipage for
the militia The idea is that improved
conditions ali around would result from
the creation Of a new branch. and army
officers generally hope the reports of Sec
retary Tafts intention in the premises
are true.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

President Fallieres, Of France, is not up
to date The near-attempt to assassi-
nate him the other day revealed the fact
that he does not carry a gun"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Gov. Hughes leads horses 20 water, and
makes them drink, too. Great man. that
Hughes,
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

Notwithstanding the fact that he was
served with a japanese meal a la Chi
cago" while in this country. Gen. Kuroki
still doesn't want 10 fight US. Evidently
he is a man OF splendid self-control.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
4 Patrick Henry Memorial.

a brass tablet in memory Of Patrick
Henry is TO De placed IN old ST. Johns
Church. in Richmond, in which edihce
the patriot delivered HIS famous speech
In opposition 20 King George and the
British government before the breaking
out Of the Revolutionary war. The 0rigi-
nal suggestion regarding the placing Of
the tablet came from +. St John Mat
thews. of New York. and was contained
in a letter written 10 Mayor McCarty, Of
Richmond. II was enthusiastically re-
ce.ved in the Virginia capital. and an as
sociati0n is % be formed 70 collect the
necessary funds and carry out the pro
ject. The idea is 10 have The memorial
Of bronze, with the face Of the immortal
patriot in bas relief The memory OF
Henry IS greatly reveTed in Richmond,
and there is no doubt there as % the
success Of the plan. the details OF which
are now being arranged
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

We also cheerfully eoneede that Texas
boil weevils are larger and juicier than
those Of any other State.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

'Herrick Blames Taft" says a head
line. Why should Mr.. Loeb be sighted
thus?
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19

The shark which is attracting so much
attention at Oyster Bay probably is a
member of the beef trust IN disguise
The Washington herald., 1907-07-19
Republican Dissension in Texas.

/ A new rival for the position OF boss Of
the Republican party OF Texas seems
10 have developed In the person Of Mai
! J. ". Burke. OF Austin, eX-colleCtor OF
/ internal revenue. Mai Burke IS quoted
as saying that the "reorganized" Re
publicans Of the State will send a delega-
( ton OF their own TO the next national
convention. and will lay their claims be
fore the national committee. This dele
gatioa, he announces, will be instructed
TO vote for Senator Foraker. with Vice
President Fairbanks as second choice
Organization Of the anti-administration
forces has been in progress for some
time, it is asserted, and a very consider
able amount Of Foraker sentiment has
been found
Those who know how thoroughly Col
Cecil A. Lyon controls the Texas Re
publican organization are not inclined 70
think that Mat Burke's movement viii
attain any noticeable measure Of success.
For a long time q three-cornered fight for
the privilege Of dispensing patronage and
holding the lever OF the State machine
!
Lyon. former Representative r. B. Haw-
ley, and Z. II r. Green, the millionaire
son Of Hetty Green. Lyon. the youngest
Of the trio. waged such a vigorous cam
paign and played such clever politics that
his two antagonists retired. Since then
ne has been in absolute control. Not
only is he the directing power IN the
matter of patronage, but he occupies the
two leading positions in the gift OF the
Republicans Of the State-the chairman
ship of the State committee, and mem
bership on the national committee. A
personal friend of the President, his word
as TO appointments has been law with
Mr.. Roosevelt. and ofiice-seekers have
long realized the futility of attempting TO
obtain recognition without Lyons help
Although only about forty years old Col.
Lyon is quite rich. having amassed much
wealth in the lumber business and the
handling of lands With Sloan Simpson.
whose family formerly resided on a ranch
near thai of Mr.. Roosevelt in the North
west, Col. Lyon was the host of the
President when the latter visited Texas
and Oklahoma two years ago The mill
tary title is his by reason of a commission
he holds IN the Texas National Guard
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-03-02
Southside Resolutions.
The following resolutions, '

The following resolutions, which
were passed the other day by the
Southside Farmers Club, are highly
expressive of the indignation of the
people in that section over the acts of
few men in Waterville which at
tempt to thwart a good measure:
Whereas, the Waterville CONNER
cial Club in a meeting recently held,
refused to indorse the movement for
the purchase of the bridge across the
Columbia at Wenatchee by the state.
Whereas, the Farmers Club of
SOuthside refuses to believe that this
action is indicative of the sentiment
in Douglas county and that We be-
lieve that the whole sentiment of the
county except by a few men at Wat
erville is strongly in favor of the
measure and that we hereby con-
denim the action taken by a few men
purporting to represent the people
of Douglas county and that by mis-
taken premises they have caused the
measure to be questioned.
Whereas, BY virtue of contract
made with the people of Wenatchee
this bridge can be bought at fig
ure which would be good bargain
for the state, and
Whereas, the bridge is the natural
intersection of the great highways
of the state and is located in the
exact center of the state and is the
natural center for great traffic, and
Whereas, We charge contain men
of Waterville to be acting for CEN
tain political interests and personal,
and not for the benefit of the county
at large,
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, BY the
Farmers Club of Southside, that we
do not agree with a few men of Wat
erville who purport to represent the
whole of Douglas county and that we
request Mr. E. C. Davis, our state
representative, to lend his influence
to the passage of Senate Bill, No
IT'S.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-03-02
Almost Ready for Occupancy.

Plate glass for the windows of the
new Columbia Valley bank building
arrived this morning and is now be-
ing put in place. AS soon as this shall
have been completed the building will
be ready for occupancy as by that
time the marble steps and other ex-
ternal fixtures will be in place. The
bank will move into it's new home
in about two weeks, and the quarters
now used by the bank will likely be
occupied by the Columbia Valley Alb
stract company. The three-room suite
now tenanted by the latter company
in turn will be occupied by the bust
ness Office and editorial rooms of the
Daily World.