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The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

South Carolina paper claims Senator
Culberson as a native of that State
Poor, misguided contemporary, We shud-
der to think what it will look like when
the Alabama press gets through with II.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Congress may fail TO provide us with
an elastic currency" as a number OF
people demand. but il is hardly TO be
supposed that Il will fail IN its annual
display OF the elastic Iarynx
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

''The national gin report" begins an
article in the Rome (Ga.) Herald. Now
why 81 ould anybody in Georgia be inter
ested in the status of the gin business
any more?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

''The President talked one day to the
old man from Pennsylvania and said he
wouldn't run. The next day he declared
positively that he didn't intend 10 make
any statement for months Two DAYS
afterward he did make a statement, ="
says the Knoxville Sentinel Well, who's
to blame, do you suppose?
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

''The hosts of Satan will reign in this
country for ten years more" says Il
Pennsylvania prophet. This may give Mr.
Bryan renewed hope. even if he fails
again next time.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

The New York Sun taunts Tennesseeans
because OF Senator Bob Taylor's recent
speech in Gotham. Gov. Taylor may sur
prise number of people before his Sena-
torial career is made up; in the mean
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

There are no humOrists in this coun-
try" says a Chicago professor; which
merely emphasizes the truth of Bobby
Burns lament anent the sadness of mans
inability to see himself as others see him.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

The reason there is no gas problem in
Texas is because the Houston Post IS
there. and the problem OF its free manu-
facture In unlimited quantities has been
solved.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
The Proper Costume.

Mr.. Psmith-Why can't you go to the
opera?
Mrs. Psmith-I haven't a rag TO my
back!
Mr.. Psmith-You'u be the belle of the
occasion. Come alongi
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Mrs. Carrie Nations pledge that she
will never kiss any man who chews to-
bacco" probably VIII not be broken so
long as the men are able to prevent it.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Representative George F. Hun. of
Pennsylvania, is a striking example OF
what hard work. devotion to a principle,
and clear head will lead 10. In his early
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

From the Detroit News
Tie Presidents message contained 30 900
words, but then 1t was not hypothetical
question.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

The Detroit News speaks Of the new
Arkansas Senator as "old Jen Davis
nephew" Now, that is ill-timed, un-
generous. undignihed, and last. but not
least, untrue. The day for that sort OF
thing passed long ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Not the least formidable adjunct 10 that
battle-ship feet is Admiral Evans rapid
fire thirteen-inch vocabulary
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
Dimcult 20 Distinguish.

From the St Louis Globe Democrat
When a man can tell his principles from
his prejudices he is tolerably educated.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

London Punch thinks the Presidents
message TO Congress a joke. Punch evi-
IDENTIFY read il as carefully as the aver
age citizen on this side the big pond.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

II doesn't make so much difference
where the next Democratic convention
is held, however; the big excitement will
be found in the other one.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
Discouraging 10 Freaks,

From the Cleveland Leader
That proposed wheel tax IS. of course,
vigorously opposed by the faculty of the
University OF Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

I'VE don't walk enough says the At
lanta Georgian This is the first news
paper we have noted making any such
complaint since the anti-pass law went
into effect.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
And the Only One.

From the indianapolis star.
A bIue-law Sunday is a good preventiv,
for that 6ark-brown taste.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

"Ex-GOv. Douglas, of Massachusetts,,
is mentioned as Bryan's running mate
next year. AS a shoe man, Douglas
would come last. Il would SEEM" notes
the Nashville Tennessean. And he might
come In well heeled, too.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

a Pittsburg paper says tigers have
weak lungs Perhaps that Is why they
call the blind ones "speakeasies."
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Between Harry Orchard and Harry
Thaw this country IS likely 70 be almoct
if not quite harried to death during the
next few weeks.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
True

The Moralist-HOw the good times you
have had stick in your memory through
after years!
The Rounder-I disagree with you, sir
Tie best times l ever had 1 wasn't able
TO remember a thing about, even on the
next morning,
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

You can't defeat the ends Of justice."
thundered the prosecutor.
In that case.' responded the counsel
for the defense. well try bucking the
center"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
Another Tildeu.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
Charles E. Hughes. the Republican
Samuel ]. Tilden OF the twentieth OF the
centuries!
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Some poets balk at staircase rhyme.
It has its place.
II comes in handy any time
To
fI
up
space
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

You down town? I thought you were
going to get your shopping done early
this year"
II old. I'm busy exchanging things
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Two Oregon girls engaged I'm n deadly
combat because of their mutual admira-
ton for a youth named Huggin.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Delaware thinks it sees a beautiful sill
ver-gray lining 10 the clouds that lower
about the Democratic house.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

II win also cost Judge Parker about
twice as much money 10 telegraph his
sentiments to Denver es it did 10 St
Louis
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
Love's Pretty PLANS.

But can we live on A,0OO year?"
asked he.
Let's see said she ''Theater tickets
win cost about $3.50 annually. flowers as
much more. and bonbops, say $500. Ger
tainly we can do it, John, and save money
into the bargain"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16

Only a few more days in which to shop
early for Christmas dudS
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
The Parting.

Little girl. I'm going away"
"So?"
'It may be for years. and it may be
forever"
But the chances are IL will only be
until after Christmas Well, so long, Algy.
Don't oYereat during the holidays"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
santa Claus Benrdr-

Asbestos whiskers. it is clear. would
save a lot of folks from being scorched.
but then, l fear, they'd spoil a lot OF
jokes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
How some Men Argue.

How Some Men Argue
business good?"
Zine"
Making money!"
Yes
Then why are you panic-stricken? Has
anything happened 20 you?'
''N-no; but II might
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
JUST BY THE WAY.
From the Cleveland Leader.
Defined.

visltor-And what is the duty OF copy
reader?
Editor-His duty is the origin OF the
expression, TO make a long story short p"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
The DissatIsfied stage.

> VdoF NuItt % NIltCI LuI Ur-
In print.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-16
AIYray. a War.

space
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
INTERVENTION PLEAsEs CUBA.
Consul General Rodgers Declares
Islands Condition Improved.


American Intervention in Cuba, FIRST
under the personal direction Of Secretary
Of War Taft. and then under Charles II,
Magoon, as provisional governor, has
proven the salvation Of the Cuban govern
ment, according TO James Lynn Rodgers,
consul general at Havana.
Mr.. Rodgers. Who was transferred from
consul general at Shanghai last June TO
succeed. at Havana, Frank Steinhart.
who retired TO become the Cuban repre-
sentative of speyer & Bros. Of New
York. was in Washington yesterday on
leave, en- route TO bis home at Column
bus. Oaio.
Mr.. Rodgers spoke in high praise Of the
sanitation scheme Of Gov Magoon, who
by decree recently issued nauonalized
the work of sanitation throughout the
island II has met with general approval
the Cubans even recognizing that some
such step was badly needed &c stamp out
yellow fever and guarantee an improved
health condition in the interior and other
cities aside from Havana,
MI Rodgers stated that the American
administration Of the republic has proved
most popular among the people. All
grievances apparently have been laid
aside; all is peaceful everywhere. and
leaders Of both parties have rallied to
the support of Gov. Magoon. All seem TO
realize the great benefit of the interven-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06

fact that you are people cultivating the
highest ideals. You have so many public
spirited citizens in America, so many
wealthy men who give TO schools and
enable them 10 carry on experiments and
Investigations ad inhnitum And every
thing is free 70 the public.
1t is astonishing, bewildeTing. The
time for Americans 10 travel 10 Europe
is passed. tt is now our turn to come to
you for new thoughts, for new discov-
cries, for suggestions. Science IN Amer
lea could get along if the whole OF Eu-
rope were swallowed up by an EARTH
quake. Science in America stands inde-
pendent, and the accomplishments of
American scientists bespeak the high
character Of the men engaged IN its
pursuits.
Before I forget. I want to say that
no patriotic Hungarian, no matter how
extreme, seriously entertains the idea Of
joining a movement 10 elect a king Of
his own at the death of King Franz
Josef. His successor viii be the King of
Hungary, and al other talk is simply
not worth considering We are not Yet
prepared for Il republic 80
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
CHANCELLOR EXPLAINS TRIP
Superintendent of Schools Confers
with Capt. Oyster.
Called 20 Task for Not Getting Per-
mission of Board for n short
Visit 10 Cincinnati.

Superintendent Of Schools Chancellor
and Capt James +. oyster, president Of
the school board. had "a long conference
yesterday relative 10 DIT Chancellor's s
recent trip TO Cincinnati without the per
mission Of the school authorities.
II was at the request of the school
board that Capt, oyster asked the super
iutendent for an explanation. The inter
view was a long one In which the presi-
dent OF the board explained how it was
necessary for the board 10 be apprised
at all times of the whereabouts Of the
head Of the schools.
In speaking Of the interview afterward,
Capt Oyster said:
"Dr. Chancellor has given me a per-
fectly satisfactory explanation of his alb
seuCe, and ! am sure that II viii meet
with the approval OF the board. He did
not expect 10 be away over night, but
was taken sick on the train and was
forced 10 remain longer our only reason
for questioning him az all was that we
considered it proper that he should have
notified us before leaving. even for a
short time.
Il am confident that DR.. Chancellor
regrets that the matter has arisen. and
am sure that he will allow no such
oversight In future. lie had no inten-
ton OF antagonizing the board, and am
sure that body will look on the matter
as I do and let il rest"
Dr. Chancellor has made application 10
Capt. Oyster for permission 10 visit the
Western schools with the committee ap-
pointed by Congress last year for this
purpose He viii leave here on October I
with the other members Of the committee.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
ARRANGES TAFT SCHEDULE.
War Department Plans TO Aid Sec
rotary Make Haste.

The War Department IS endeayoring to
make arrangements to enable Secretary
Taft TO get 20 Manila in time 20 partici-
pate in the opening OF the Philippine as
sembly.
The department has been advised that
the steamship Minnesota, upon which the
Secretary viii sail, Will not leave Seattle
until September y, instead OF September
10, as originally planned. If it is possible
10 do so. the War Department will send
the transport Mcclellan 20 Nagasak, and
there meet Secretary Taft and take him
direct to Manila.
In this way he would be able to reach
the Philippine capital two or three days
in advance Of his schedule, notwithstand-
ing the delay at Seattle. although it
would cut short his stay in Japan. He
had planned 70 continue on the Minnesota
to HOngkong and reach Manila on OCto-
Der "a. which is two DAYS before the as
sembly meets. In this way ten days
would be required from Japan 90 Manila,
but by cutting out HOngkOng and going
direct from Nagasaki the trip could be
made In five days.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
HAS NEW IDEA OF AMERICANS.
DR.. HOrvath Finds Higher Aims
Than lie Expected.

DIT. GeZa HoTyatl Directeur de ia Sec
ton ZoologiQUe du Musee National Hon
grois. Budapest. Hungary. is a Hungarian
Of the extreme persuasion, and feels Of
Tended TO be called an Austrian. or 10
have the King of Hungary mentioned in
the same breath with the Emperor OF
Austria said Or. Horvath:
Everybody makes a mistake by taking
Hungarians TO be Austrians. They. are no
more Austriaus than YOU are Englishmen
Even Baron Hengelmuller Won Henger-
var. our Ambassador to America, likes to
call himself the Austrian Ambassador
emitting altogether the Hungarian And
the same with the flag he displays on his
embassy; It IS always the black and yell
low, the Austrian, and never the Hun
garian emblem, we object to being
treated in that manner. We are an indie
pendent nation and have nothing in COM
mon with Austria. The Emperor Of Aus
tria and the King of Hungary only hap
pen 10 be the same person, that's all. We
have our own army our own Parliament,
our own language, our own culture. our
own national spirit. our own arts and
sciences. It is true the German language
Is used in the Hungarian army, but that
is wrong
THE recruits who do not understand
one word OF German when they are
drafted into the army have 10 learn that
language, or at least the words Of conf
mand, like so many parrots. We don't
ask for anything that does not belong
TO US; but We insist on having those
privileges which are guaranteed to US
by the constitution Of our land and the
oath Of the King Of Hungary"
DR.. Horvath strongly objects 10 the
use Of the German language as g medium
Of conversation, and always talks French
when he knows that the person engaged
In conversation with him IS able to get
along in that tongue.
We Europeans were always under the
impression that you Americans had abso-
lutely no time for anything else than tho
chasing of the almighty dollar. But
look at your libraries, your Institutions
Of learning, your public museums, your
public parks, and gardens. Al these are
living monuments and witnesses Of the
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
BRADLEY TRIAL NOV. 10.
Attorneys 10 Ask the Court 60 FIX
That Date.

Following conference with George 2.
Hoover and Robert Wells, attorneys for
Mrs. Anna ". Bradley. who is charged
with the murder OF former Senator Ar
thur Brown, Of Utah District Attorney
Baker announced yesterday that the
court VIII be asked to set the case for
trial on November 12 II was the desire
Of the attorneys for the defense that the
case be called the latter part Of October
or the first of November, and It was at
their request that an early date was as
signed
Attorney Hoover said last night that
further dispositions in relation to the
case VIII be taken this month by Judge
o. ". Powers, OF Salt Lake City. asso-
Ciate attorney for the defense. He an
nOunced himself as satisfied with the
progress Of the case thus far and stated
that the defense Will be fully prepared
for trial on the date mentioned
Mrs. Bradley, he said. had not as yet
been informed as to when her case would
be called for trial Since her return To
the Jail from the hospital where she re-
Gently underwent an operation, she has
appeared IN much better health and spir-
its and Is looking forward confidently 10
an aCQuittal
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
CLAIMS GREGORY IS SLAYER
Martin Woman Identifies Negro in
Inky-dark Basement,
Accuses Him of Being Man Who
Killed william Garner In Rock
Creek Part Saturday Night.

Richard Gregory. colored, was arrested
by Policemen Grove and Davis last night
and held at the Seventh precinct station
for investigation IN connection with the
murder Saturday night Of William Garner.
near Thompson's Bridge, in Rock Creek
Park.
Hattie Martin also colOred. who is be-
ing held Tor alleged completely, identified
Gregory under extraordinary and peculiar
circumstances. He was taken TO room
In the basement OF the station house
where II was as black as night. and the
Martin woman was brought in. Although
it was too dark 10 See q mans face
a few feet away, she identified him posi-
lively by his voice and by one look in
the dark room. Consequently. Gregory
viii be held for further investigation by
the police, although they believe they
have the man. He cannot give a good
account Of himself, saying at different
times that he came from several differ
ent cities.
Policemen Grove and Davis arrested him
at Twenty-eighth and O streets north
west His face was strange 10 them and
his actions attracted attention. When
questioned. he could give no clear account
Of himself, and he so impressed the Of
icers that they placed him under arrest
Further questioning led 20 the belief that
he was implicated in the murder of Gar
neT. The TWO officers were cOmplimented
on their work. and on the fact that on
their difficult beat there are few charac-
ters they are nct familiar with.
Hattie Martin has admitted that she
was with the murdered man at the time
he was struck, and says that his assaiiant
made her empty his pockets and turn
over their contents. The dropping Of her
shawl on the scene led to her apprehen-
sion
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
FINDS PACKING HOUSES CLEAN.
DR.. Fuhrmann Agreenbly Surprised
After Making Inspection.

Dr. otto FUhrmann, OF Neuchatel, Switz-
erland at home read Sinclair's book,
''The Jungle, and while in Boston at
tending the congress, he visited the pack
ing houses there, expecting TO find condi-
tons as described in Sinelair's book
Il was agreeably surprised" said DR..
Fuhrmann; everything was scrupulously
clean, and the system under which the
employees worked seemed like a piece Of
smooth-working machinery. Everybody
performed a certain branch or piece Of
work; no more. no less. the same thing
every day I saw the whole process from
the pigs in the pen until they came out
in sausages. The cleanliness in that es-
tabEshment. and the discipline OF the
workers. were something astounding. and
if "The Jungle" has brought about an
improvement Of conditions like those that
saw in Boston. then il has indeed con-
ferred a boon on the American public
I'VE always hear so much al home
about the American men being so polite
and courteous 10 the women, particularly
In the street cars, where they were said
to never allow a woman, no matter how
poorly clad OF unattractiveto to be standing
when there are seats occupied by men
I have found out differently. Right here
in Washington I have seen lots Of men
sit still with women standing up: I have
seen the same thing In Boston and New
York and everywhere. But, then, 1 also
have seen men giving up their seats 70
ladies, the latter simply sitting down and
never thanking the man who was polite
enough TO give up his seat If that
happens 10 a man often, then I can't
blame him for remaining seated.
1t is wonderful how your public Is dis
ciplned Everywhere, they know their
place. For instance, IN the Library of
Congress, and the Public Library, there Is
not one word heard; there is silence,
everybody takes his hat off and knows
what 10 do and does so. It's quite differ
ent with US. There would be loud, dis
tuTbing conversation; some OF the men
would take their hats of, and others
would not. You are a wonderful people.
Don't ever allow any factories 10 be
planted in your midst. I think il would
be a serious mistake. Washington before
many years viii be the worlds most
beautiful city. and 10 have its appearance
marred by high chimneys. throwing out
black smoke, and covering the city with
Crime. would be the height Of folly, in my
opinion
Yes, we also have mosquitoes IN Switz-
erlaud. but we call them 'schnaacken;'
they do not carry the malaria germ, but
their bite or sting is more annoying than
that Of your mosquito. The room at our
hotel last night was full of them, and we
had a hard night Of it trying to go TO
sleep"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
wlm be Named the New YorIs.

The second Of the new 2O.OOO-ton battle
ships authorized by Congress at its re-
cent session and now officially known as
No. q, will be named the New York
This decision has been reached finally by
the President and the Navy Department
The cruiser New York. which was named
in honor of the city OF New York, will
have its name changed to the Saratoga.
The old Saratoga, under authority Of the
President, received by the Navy Depart
ment yesterday, has been condemned and
viii be broken up. The old vessel, how
ever, has such a historic record that the
department officials feel that the name
should be preserved In the navy.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
ENTHUSIASTIC OVER THE zoo.
HOIlander Says Animals Are Cared
for Better Here.


for Better Here.
DR.. J. Buettikofer, director Of the zoo
logical garden. Rotterdam, Holland, was
enthusiastic over the animals in the
Washington collection. He said:
'The animals at your garden look beau
tiful; they appear as If they had Just
been eaught-shiny fur. we'll fed, healthy,
and active. You have practically unlim-
tied room for the animals; they live al
most in their natural state. It is quite
different with European gardens. There
we are confined to small areas. The cages
necessarily are small, preventing the ami
mails from getting proper exercise. They
appear sick: their fur looks poor. and
they are lazy. HagenbeCk has the right
idea. I understand he has acquired a
large property near Hamburg or some
where not confining the animals to cages,
but practically turning them loose. In
order 70 prevent them from going into
the territory allotted 20 other animals, I
understand he has excavated bitches too
deep and broad for the animals to cross"
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
CARRIES OFF WRONG COAT.
Absent-minded Stranger Also Takes
q Few Checks.

J. ". Greiner, of 800 North Capitol
street, is very much perturbed over the
Observation-Disclosures CT a person who en-
tered his Office yesterday afternoon, and
in a moment of forgetfuiness. put on what
he describes as a dark. mixed box coat
in the pocket of which was a money order
for S25, and two checks, payable 20 HIM
self, The forgetful person left a black
coat with the name T. Smith in an in
side pocket, which was made by 81
Seventh street tailoring firm.
4 popularity Of the case is that the
black coat was as good as the dark
mixed box
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
Gaines, Tdea win. APPROVAL.

The suggestion Of John Wesley Gaines,
Of Tennessee, that the members Of the
House Of Representatives be assigned to
their several rooms in the new Office
building according to their State delega-
tons Is meeting with general approval.
Mr.. Gaines has communicated his plan
TO Elliott Woods superintendent OF the
Capitol. who regards the suggestion with
approval and has stated that 1t will be
taken under consideration.
The Washington herald., 1907-09-06
RusseIrn Record CIenr.

Sergt, S. L. II. Russell, Of the police
the Ninth to the Anacostia precinct, wishes
to correct a misconcepuon of q story
recently printed. In connection with the
transfer it was stated that several mount
ed officers had been negligent IN their
duty, This, however. did not apply to
Sergt- Russell, His record on the force Is
absolutely clear and there is not a mark
against him.