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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-05-10

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-05-10

A fruit tree In the hack yard 10
worth two family trees In 4 glass case.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-05-10

It goes without saying that q talking
machine does not say without going.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-05-10

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-05-10
SUNNY SOUTHERN ALI ERTA

peg ior one erson N each IOcAltN TO
Pacific Railway lands the future homo OF the most
prosperous mixed farming stock raising and dairytng
Community in Canads. Write j. r.. r.. POWEH,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
W ise Mr.. LonpWOrth.

! The Washington Herald is not a news
/ paper constantly on tiptoe Of expectation
because Of a lurking thought that Mr.
Nicholas LongwOrth may prise from his
seat in Congress some fine day and starHe
the universe into pause because OF his
mighty prOwess as a statesman. We
have never. in fact looked upon him as
quite in the class of Congressional giants.
so called.
Mr.. LOngworth however. has shown
some degree of diplomacy in disposing OF
a recent nasty newspaper story 10 the
effect that he had but recently Cleaned
up 100000 in wall street.-the methods
alleged 10 have been employed involving
some use OF knowledge obtained by him in
the relation Of the Presidents son-in-law.
Mr.. Longworth appears not 10 have been
! indignant, especially: he merely remarked
that he would cheerfully divide the three
millions with whoever would prove TO
him that the story was true
To have entered into long, violent. and
bitter denunciation-as many men in this
emergency might have done-would have
dignifed the story far beyond its deserts
as even yellow canard. 1t would have
added another chapter to the attempted
scandal that would have emphasized it.
if not enlarged 1t. As it is, nothing came
Of il; it died almost as soon as It was
born-and, no doubt largely because the
Congressman refused to treat IL as more
than trivial and silly story. worthy OF
nothing more serious than a facetious
comment.
Mr. Longworth may never set the Con-
gresslonal woods on fire; he may never
shine as Ambassador TO Germany. as il
has been suggested he might Neverthe-
less his ample grasp Of this situation.
and his quick and effective disposition of
it. demonstrates that his mental make
up Is not altogether devoid of the basic
principle from which diplomats are made.
There is great virtue in repression at
times Mr.. Longworth is something more
than his father-in-law's son-in-law.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Cortclyou-Late Political Rubbish

George Bruce Cortelyou to-day enectu-
ally disposes OF a lot of miserable news
paper rubbish IN which he has been made
TO figure recently. He is not given 10
speech. especially in the personal equa-
ton, and the country. in this instance.
will be all the more ready 20 believe him
on that account The populace is not on
familiar terms with this steady-going.
well-poised, silent administrative officer.
but il has had good opportunity to take
his measure since ne rose from "A modest
departmental clerkship to exalted posi-
tons Of trust and responsibility. and
there is no doubt that he ranks high in
public appraisement
Crediting one-half the stuff and nom
sense printed about him the past ten
days, one would set him down as the
veriest amateur in practical politics, a
clumsy, stumbling, uuschooled statesman.
unsettled by a soaring ambition, instead
Of the cool clear-headed, clever man Of
affairs that he really is. II would be
necessary TO forget his intimate associa-
ton with Mckinley. past master in the
art OF politics and his services as a re-
sourceful lieutenant Of the late Marcus A.
Hanna IN the hey-day Of his partisan
power. 10 accept at face value any one
OF the absurd stories Of his maneuverings
for the Fresidency 10 which designing
politicians and a sensation-seel1ing press
have Of late given currency.
Cortelyou may not be called higher.
though the country might look farther
and fare worse. 1t is 70 be believed that
he is chasing no political will-o' -the-wisps.
As for the suggestion OF disloyalty on his
part TO his chief. or that he has engaged
in far-rcaching plot TO capture The next
Republican national convention-aH that
Is too preposterous for contemplation
George Bruce Cortelyou excels in many
things. and particularly in one great
quality-that Of minding his own business.
He minds il well, And, moreover, the
country, we are sure. wishes him mighty
well
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
NOTES AND NOTIONS.
Prom the Baltimore American.
THE GOING or THE SHIPS

from the Baltimore American
THE GOING or THE SHIPS.
Our gallant feet mas sailed away.
Pride OF the nations heart:
Inc best and highest OF the land
Were there To hail its start.
And, an. they made a royal show.
Their flags flung TO the breeze
As with cheers hailed. the great ships
sailed
To far of Eastern seas.
AS one by one. the battle ships
In long procession went
The pride in all their stately strength
In plaudits loud found vent
For every heart felt that no land
In all this wide. wide world
Abo9e a nobler. greater fleet
A prouder flag unfurled
The eyes of that same world are fixed
Upon that fleet to-day,
No human power may check its course.
Or bar II on its way
II bears IN grandeur and IA pomp.
The symbol of our power
Our strength in Hight, our peace's might
This fleet. our Navy's flower.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
OkIahoma,s White EIepbapt

From the ST. Louis Republican
The people Of Oklahoma, representing
different shades of cream white, copper
red and so on to a few examples OF
original ivory black, have about as much
real need for a race question" OF any
kind as they have for a white elephant.
But Of course, if they think they need a
white elephant, no outsider ought 10 in
terfere, further than 10 suggest that with
proper and considerate treatment such
side-show attractions may amount to
nothing more than an inconsiderabIe tenn
porary depression from subjects of real
Importance.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
NO TIME TO THROW ROCKS.
Necessity for Constructive LeGisIa.
tiOn 10 Cure Financial Ills.

Alon 10 NUre Il lnHueluA HIS.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
Inquiry into the recent Federal bond
issues and the general financial situation
is proper and eommendable. The Republi-
cans in the Senate led by Senator Aldrich
are in harmony with Senators Clay and
Tillman 10 that extent, but we wish that
our Senator might approach so grave a
proposition in better temper than that
disclosed by his saying that he IS get
ting up a pile Of rocks 10 throw" At this
time little is TO be gained by showing
that the present system Of financing the
government is radically wrong" The re-
mark lacks originality. It is ancient.
stale, and fetid. Everybody made il when
Senator Tillman was shouting that "lG
to l or bust" was a sure cure and the
trouble is now that during all the years
since 1896 Senator Tillman and the rest
have neglected to show to the country A
system Of financing the country that
is radically right
II the present system is radically
wrong" which undoubtedly it is. whose
fault is it except it De that of Senator's
and Representatives in Congress chosen
on the assumption that they would not
permit known evil 10 continue. Having
abandoned free silver coinage in the
name OF common reason why have not
the Silver Democrats as well as the Gold
Republicans moved steadily for the last
eleven years for currency reform. and
why are they in an attitude of antago-
nism and obstruction now? Has all Idea
Of constructive legislation departed from
them and must they be content with how
ering on the TANKS OF an enemy to harass
whether his object be good or bad? Ger
tainly the financial system and the late
performances Of Mr.. Cortelyou should
have investigation, but fusillade OF
stones from a dweller in a glass house
will not facilitate its progress.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Cheap PoIiticnI CynieIsm.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
1t is not a pleasant thing to read some
o. the comments on President Roosevelt's $
refusal to stand for reelection. especially
those printed in Eastern newspapers or
emanating from Eastern politicians. Too
many of them indulge in cheap cynicism.
both as regards his present purpo~e in
making his statement and as regards his
ultimate intention They picture him as
irritated or tricked or scared into reject
ing the honor, or else they try to unraveI
the skeins Of some deep political conspir-
acy either in favor Of this candidate or
against that. in which the President is
involved 1t is a pleasure to observe that
the comment in Chicago and in the cen
tral West generally does not sink to this
level
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
GOV. JOHNSON'S DEBUT.
Significance of Maryland support
for the Western Executive.

From the Boston Transcript
That there IS a boom for Gov. Johnson.
Of Minnesota, yet remains 10 be seen. but
he is certainly in the Imelight and he
follows approved methods in visiting the
capital. where he may be seen Of all
Democrats weary OF the Bryan ascend
ancy. Gov. Johnson is very little known
20 Fasteners. but he has made a brilliant
debut in Washington as one OF the most
striking OF the orators al the Gridiron
dinner. jusufying Henry Watterson's dee
larati0n OF his capabilities. II is perhaps
more than a coincidence that the move
ment in his support cenJers at Baltimore
for the Democrats OF Maryland are
palpably restive under the Bryan regime
Some Of them are booming Gray. but the
Baltimore News IS for Johnson. and all OF
them remember that In 1886 and in 800
the State gave its electoral votes for Nc
kinley. In lSJf Parker got seven electors
and Roosevelt one The Maryland Demo-
Gratis are conservative. for Maryland is a
business state and seldom has taken kind
ly 70 radical Democratic programme.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
PRICE OF NEWPAPERS.
what the Readers Want IS Value
for Their Money.

From the New York Henld
Still another l-cent morning newspaper
has decided 10 do business or a business
Ike basis and raise its price
The Washington Herald. beginning with
January l. will charge cents for its
weekday issues. In making this announce
ment its publishers say: Several rea-
sons-all logical reasons-might be given
for the increase. but the one logical rea-
son. that the paper viii be worth il, is
sufficient"
The sale Of a newspaper for less than
the cost Of the raw material on which
it is printed is an absurdity. and in all
parts Of the country the publishers Of
such journals are raising the price.
Our enterprising namesake Of Washing
ton has the right idea-"the paper will be
worth it," Subscribers and purchasers
will cheerfuIly pay the trining advance
when they know they are getting good
value for their money
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

From the New York Times
Peace and prosperity in the central
tAmerican) region are TO the interest Of
the United States and OF Mexico. and
the only aims that can be entertained
with regard 10 them. Fortunately. this
fact is becoming more and more obvious
10 our people, and the present admins
tration has done much to encourage its
appreciation. a successful policy in sup
port OF these aims viii constitute a great
service to our own country as well as
TO our neighbOrs. II is the best possible
duplication OF the true Monroe Doctrine
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

liz is probable that Congress is at the
present moment more inclined to give
ii 10 him than to confer it on the banks
or on a central bank more or less under
their influence. One Of the most popular
propositions of the day is that Of guar
anteeing bank Deposits measure that
would add immensely to the duties and
responsibilities Of the Treasury This
being the trend Of public opinion outside
banking circles, it appears likely that the
Treasury will emerge from the present
conflict of financial ideas with its func-
tiOns multiplied rather than diminished
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Army Medical Corps Needs

Among the service legislation which has
been sent to Congress this session is the
bill for the increase and relief Of the Med
ical Department of the army AS il at
present exists, the medical corps Of the
military establishment is smaller than the
needs of the service in time Of peace. Eff
ficiency in the army depends largely upon
the health Of the troops. The mobility OF
armed bodies, together with their endur-
ance and the maintenance of marksman-
ship. are with the troops which have that
physical fitness which comes Of sanitary
camps and the hygiene Of the field The
work Of the army surgeon is not alone
that OF taking care Of the wounded and
relieving the distress Of the sick. II is
important. of course. that the wounded
soldier shall be preserved from death,
and that the injured and sick shall be re-
turned as soon as possible 10 the firing
line. But wounds must happen in time
Of war; il is important to get the troops
in a condition Of alertness, with an ability
TO defy the influences Of climate and the
hardship of travel so that they viii de-
/ prive the enemy OF his advantage and
strike the first blow
This can only be done by having a med
! ical department which keeps the army in
state of health This is not possible
under existing conditions. when Il is
found impossible 10 obtain officers for the
regular medical corps personnel The de
ficiency in numbers Of the regular officers
is shown by the fact that now in time
Of peace. with the army near its mini
mum strength. 100 contract surgeons must
be employed 10 do the routine medical
/ service of the army. The deficiency in at
! tractiveness Of the medical corps because
Of the disproportiOnate number OF the
lower grades created by the reorganiza-
ton of 1901 is shown by the fact that
there are at present twenty-three va
cancies in the grade of assistant surgeon.
which the department has tried in vain
10 find competent men 10 nil. II is
obvious that the first deficiency can not
be repaired until the second is rectiied
The enactment OF the bill which seeks
to increase the efficiency of the Medical
Department is a contribution 10 the tight-
ing power Of the military force. and Con-
gress should not fail to apply such simple
and economical security and assurance
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

Mr.. Bryan has declared that he would
not accept more than one term In the
White House. If elected; would he stand
as pat on that after his Inauguration as
Mr.. Roosevelt has stood on his anti
third term announcement" queries an
anxious contemporary. Perhaps Mr.
Bryan thinks the best way for the Ameri-
can people to find out about that is 70
elect him the first time and see
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

istration. His ad-
vice is often sought
when weighty ques-
tiOns arise. Senator
Crane is a popular
man in his State.
and three times
served the Com
mOnwealth as its
Lieutenant governor.
being chosen gov
ernorin 1899. Though
sagaciOus, cool, and
an influential politi-
clan. he is most
honored for his per-
sonaI qualities.
Walking up Penn
sylvania q Y e n a Z
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
SHACKLING THE PEOPLE.
Curious Texas Restriction on Free
dom of Public Assembly.

dom of Public Assembly.
From the Dallas News
Political parties in Texas have hereto
fore been free 70 place in their plat
forms anything which they wished They
are now restricted by the following pro-
viso from section 10 Of the election law.
as amended in the James act:
Any political party in this State IN convention as
semhied shall never place in the platform or rcsolu-
tons Of the party they represent any demand for
Specific legislation on any subject unless the de-
mand for such legislation shall have been submitted
% direct vote Of the people and shall have been
indorsed by majority vote Of all the votes cast In
the primary election Of such party
Il would seem that the conventions
next spring cannot demand tariff reform.
tariff revision, elastic currency, or any
thing else specifically without violating
the provision above quoted: but il they
should make such demands the News
doubts that anything dreadful would hap
pen 10 them, a there Is not TO be found
any provision for penalties for so doing.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
At THE MANGER.

When first. her Christmas watch to keep.
Came down the silent angel. SLEEP
With snowy sandals shod.
Beholding what His mothers hands
Had wrought. with softer swaddling bands
She swathed the Son Of God.
Then. skilled IN mysteries OF Night,
With tender visions Of delight
She wToathed his resting place.
Til. WEkened by a warmer glow
Than heaven itself had yet 70 show,
He saw His mothers face.
John B. Tabb, in The Atlantis
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Coming Down the Pike.

From the Springfield Republican.
Gov. Hughes nearest political friend
in the White House half an hour and
talking politics with the President That
is almost sensation. Watch the dust
spots in the distance" was Senator Pages
advice 10 his interviewers. Such is his
intimation that some one is coming down
the pike.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE.
Here. ! stand within the hall;
For the elevator bawl
With "a frown.
Going up?' l loudly cry,
And the urchin makes reply:
Going down.
Here you see me buying stocks,
Hoping 20 acquire both rocks
And renOwn.
Going up?" ! loudly say.
But my broker answers Nay:
Going down"
When old CharOn I shall meet.
Looking mystical. but neat
In his gown
Going up" I'll murmur low.
And he'll doubtless answer NO;
Going down
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
NInv Go to an nut.id.r

From the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat
Gov Hughes seems TO be not only in
dependent but Indifferent. He does not
want anybody 10 go 10 any trouble to
put him in the list Of Presidential candi-
dates. Sometimes the biggest race goes
10 the rankest outsider
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
where It's Expensive Dyinr.

From the Boston Herald
Attention is called TO the fact that IL
Mr. Hsvemeyer had died in England in
stead of this country, his estimated estate
Of s@Oo0.0o0 would have been subject To
5,so0,000 IN death duties There are OBJ
viously certain advantages IN dying On
this side Of the watar.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
No Matter.

They claim that Shakespeare didn'.
write the plays"
IN m said the press humorist. After
m gone. / s'pose they'll say 1 didn't orig
mate these jokes Well. II they want 10,
let EN-"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
OId-fashioncd Trrasure,

From the New York World
People with a passion for filling their
houses with old-fashioned things some
times forget seemingly that there's moth
ing quite 80 old-fashioned as hahles-
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Signs of a Break.

George must love YOU
Why"
Keeps coming 10 see you with Christ
mas looming up
Yes; but he's getting very quarrel
some"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Winter Cnndifinn.

The telephone people have discovered
something new"
What is it?'
say you can talk by holding the re-
ceiver against your chest"
That so? VIII il work through a
porous plaster?"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Not the Snme Thinr.

"ChoIly Lisper says you told him Mabel
Tiptoes was going to be an actress"
Il never told him any such thing"
Why I'm sure he declared you said
she was going on the stage"
"Oh, did tell him that"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

The New York Mail insists that real
eagle is not at all unlike the pajama-
clad fowl on the new coins. We suspect
that this comes OF desire to get in on
weighty argument rather than from an
actual belief, however
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Millionaire Weyerhauser. having cut OF
about all the forests in sight and banked
the proceeds, has presented Yale with
$4,000 to establish chair of forestry
This money may not be tainted. but il has
some of the bark on il.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

a scientist claims to have demonstrated
to a mathematical certainty that women
talk eight times as much as men, Now.
the women will expect the men to cult
springing that old jibe about their wives
never giving them chance to say any
thing.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
The Aftermath.

Won't we have no Christmas. muvver?''
No. children. At the last race meet
your father contributed all his money 10
help improve the breed Of horses"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
The Providers.

Fail gowns are flying in V-shanes.'
What does that indicator"
hard winter on the poor husbands.
I'm thinking"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Took the shine or.

From The Philadelphia Press
Before Senator Jeff Davis speech got
into the Congressional Record the proof
readers took the trouble TO correct the
grammar. That spoiled the speech.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Not Tabled.

There is one thing about a resolution
10 make somebody eat crow. which IS
paradOXical."
What is that2"
1T is seldom laid on the table
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

The tombstone cutters union is threat
ening a strike" according TO the Concord
Monitor. We can hardly blame them; the
false witness they are called upon 10 bear
against large number OF people is little
short OF appalling.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
All Snnnd

Has the young man any avuncular
relatives?"
NO, sir; he's got only two uncles and
they're as sound as n dollar"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Hon. Winthrop Murray Crane. Senator
from Massachusetts, though small in
stature and unpretentiouS in manner.
stands high in the councils OF the admin
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
SIS, ALWAYS UNFoRruNArE.

Under the instructions Of the walking
delegate of the Photographers Union. we
are estopped from Offering the heretofore
never-failing comment in this crisis.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Let Loeb Try 1t Awhile.

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch
Why not let Secretary Cortelyou come
back to the White House for a while and
send Secretary Loeb over to the Treasury
TO see what he can do with il?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Forced Reform.

I judge that young Colt is broke"
What makes you think that?"
Because he says he is on the mend. %
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Sounds Contradictory.

What time do you do your Christmas
shOpping?"
Il used 20 wait until the last minute
but I'm doing il early of late"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

Paris has ''gone wild over American
musical comedy. according 10 a recent
cable As the cable refrains from saying
whether this was from delight or the
opposite emotion, we venture no COM
ment
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

According 20 the Baltimore Sun. the
Shah of Persia has his ObstreperOus cab
met ministers put in chains and thrown
into dungeon. That is even worse than
conSigning them 10 the Ananias Club
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

What did Mr. Tom Watson say to the
President about hts proposition to have
the national government pay the cam
paign expenses Of the two leading po-
litical parties? Was that giving the
Pops a square deal?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
Too Late Now.

shop early. If you have the price.
But. pshaV, Im slow;
should have offered this advice
a riOuth ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

A great many people are inclined to
feel sorry for the poor. downtrodden
kickapoO Indians, whose lands have been
taken from them Unlawfully and without
their consent The pale face brother has
always managed 10 conceal his sorrow
in this regard, however, until too late to
be Of any practical good to poor Io
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
A Natural Conclusion.

why do you suppose the feet took the
direction it did,"
I suppose something Is formentiag in
the East"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

The loss of the seven-masted schooner
Thomas w. Lawson was sad. Of course
but the seven-funneled hot-airship Tom
Lawson still remains intact
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18

From the Denver Republican.
Strange, isn't il, how Gen. Funston is
the man who always happens to be near
the spot where trouble breaks out?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-18
The Great anestion

EruD the eittsburE Gazette-Times
We all know that Mr.. Roosevelt is out
OF IT; but. say. who's in il?