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The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
COLIN SCOTT-NONCRIEFF.
Late of the Errntian Serricc.
No License Experiment.

From the Lowell Courier-Citizcn.
Referring again 70 worcester's expert
ment with no license. in which the whole
Commonwealth is interested. some figures
from the Telegram OF that city give point
TO the remark that arrests for drunken
ness are no criterion OF a city's sobriety.
The Telegram says that on the day before
Memorial Day express companies brought
into the city 30 gallons OF whisky. goo
kegs Of beer. 1000 cases OF beer. 80 gallons
Of wine, and 40 gallons of alcohol. The
beer amounted TO 5000 bottles. and Thurs
days shipment was $3.50 bottles. a grand
total Of 14S.S00 bottles Of beer for the two
days. That was enough 10 carry the big
town over the double holiday. and a lot Of
Il was dispensed in speak-easies. which
have sprung up all over the city and its
immediate suburbs An immense quantity
Of liquor in the aggregate is brought in
by individuals from Boston. Westboro.
and other wet towns. just as Il was
brought into this city during prohibition
years from Lawrence Woburn. Nashua.
and Boston. OF course. the no-license
year Is young yet. and things may work
better later on. But il IS more probab bic
that they will grow worse and lead 10 an
emphatic overtUrn on the license question
in Worcester next December.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
sEWARD's FOLLY.
Death of Murphy Recalls Aequsi-
tiOn OF Alaska.

From the Buffalo Times.
Eugene p Murphy, who was the repre-
sentative sent 10 take possession Of Alas
ka in the name of the United States when
that Territory was purchased from Rus
sia. died a few days ago in san Francisco.
His service was rendered forty years ago.
He did not dream that Alaskas future
was so bright and fruitful as Il has
turned out to be. In fact, no one but
William II. Seward had such a dream.
When, shortly before his death, in 1872.
Seward was asked what he believed 10 be
the greatest achievement Of his public ca
reer he answered: The. annexation OF
Alaska" He added. however: But the
American people will not grasp the value
OF that acquisition for third of a cen
tury yet"
This shows that Seward. the empire
builder. was also prophet. He has been
dead thirtyfive years and II is only in
recent times that his countrymen have
appreciated the Importance OF Alaska as
a possession. Strong opposition was Of
fered in the House Of Representatives in
1861 TO making the appropriation Of 81
10000. the price which Seward paid 10
Russia for the province Said one OF an
neXation's opponents in that chamber:
"Ail that Alaska will ever be able 10 pro-
duce are polar bears and icebergs."
For several years nickname for the
region was Stewards Folly" But time has
vindicated Seward.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Let Us Have Peace,

Honorable candidates! Please let us
have a little peace. The weather is hotter
than ordinary; vacation days are calling;
the election is a long way of. and Air
Bryan is not even nominated yet.
What need is there. under heaven. OF
starting this campaign so soon?
Politics IS a heating subject We are
hot enough without it. The energy wasted
on futile arguments had much better be
used in welding a palm-leaf fan, dalying
over "a lemonade with the beautiful ice
clinking in the glass, or hunting the
shade.
And we are quite certain that the need
for much exhortation has passed. The
days of usefulness for the spellbinder are
done. The people have learned to do
their own thinking. They know the facts
in the case Of the recent panic: about
railroad rates. Federal control tariff re-
form. and they will ponder them. and
viii vote through thinking, not Influenced
by shouting.
In little while now the Denver con-
vention viii meet TO do its work. most
Of which Is already appointed. and then
the issues will be Joined and the people
can think calmly about them in the
summer months. In the meantime give
us a period Of rest-at least. while the
sun IS so blazing hot and the dogs
muzzled.
There are so many more important
things TO talk about Just now: the rasp-
berry season; the crime OF adulteratlng
ice cream; the value Of beer as a cooling
beverage-anything but politics. We can't
vote till November Many Of us can't
vote then Let us have peace until the
dog days are gone,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25

or has been engaged in teaching CT supervising in
the schools for a period aggregating thirty years.
twenty years Of which shall have been in the public
day schools Of Boston"
The pension provided. it will be seen.
is not a large one, but, at least, it is
enough 10 supplement the small savings
that a teacher who has worked hard for
thirty years may have accumulated. and
II is at least a guarantee against abso-
lutte want
This movement is bound to spread 10
other States and municipalities. Already
the New York Association of Collegiate
Alumnae has made an appeal IN this
regard 10 the New York legislature,
asking for either retiring annuities or
higher salaries OF the two alternatives,
it would seem that the retiring pension
was the best. II is rather shameful 20
find, from the New York position. that
in this respect We are far excelled by the
republic OF Argentina, facts which caused
the Outlook 10 declare:
Whether pensions for public school teachers are
eNpedient or not the present salaries Of teachers
are plainly inadequate When the people Of America
learn to honor their teachers as heartily as they
low brag = their schools. they will have better
schools to boast about. and they will probably boast
less"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
BnnIs., Roguer Gn1Ierr.

From the Buffalo Express
Pittsburg banks II is said. have desid-
ed TO adopt the Bertillon system for keep
ing a record OF employees. In addition 10
photographs and measurements. a rec ird
Will be kept Of each mans business ca
reer. his politics his religious belief.
whether he drinks or plays cards. and
all other facts that the bankers think
they ought 10 know about their employees.
These records will be kept In one CEN
tral place, where all the bankers who are
interested in the movement can have ac-
cess to them. Pittsburg banks have been
looted OF a good many million dollars IN
the last few years. but SO far as the pub
lie is aware, the looting has not been by
men respecting whom such records would
be Of any value They have been prom
inent in banking and political circles. The
Bertillon system was not designed for
that kind OF crooks.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Caring for school.teachers.

We are inordinately proud of our na-
tional school system. and with a good
deal Of reason. but there has long been
a feeling that we. as a people, have
shifted too much OF the burden OF edu-
cation from the shoulders Of the tax
payers 10 the shoulders OF the school
teachers. II is admitted on all hands
that the pay OF teachers Is inadequate.
and that il does not enable those engaged
in that occupation 10 lay by any provi-
sion for old age.
For some reason there has been a
strong sentiment. hard to overcome.
against granting pensions 20 school
teachers. and very little has been done
in this direction. II is gratifying 10
note. therefore, that the pension sys-
TEN is 20 be introduced into the public
schools OF Boston. whence it is hoped It
will spread 10 other localities. Rhode
Island has had a teachers pension law
for some time, but It has been made
quate. 1t provides liberal pensions. but
i requires period OF service so long
that the percentage Of teachers who
could ever hope to become beneficiaries
Of the system is small indeed Under
the act Of the Massachusetts legislature.
the Boston school committee is author
lied
To retire with pension Of $50 per annum any
member Of the teaching or supervising star Of the
public day schools that is mentally or physically
ineapactated from further efficient service provided
such person las attained the SEe Il sixty-Te years
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Highly Susceptible 10 Attacks OF n
Vigorous Opposition.


Vigorous Opposition.
From the Rochester Herald
No Republican platform ever con-
structed is SO susceptible to the attacks
.of a vigorous opposition as tSat adopted
at Chicago. and it will be a criminal
waste Of opportunity if the Denver con-
vention shah neglect TO rise 10 the oc-
.easion presented. In one statement alone
the glaring nlendacity of the production
is shown-that in spite of the indefensi-
bic flibustering Of d Democratic minority
in the House OF Representatives during
the last session. many wholesome and
progressive laws were enacted" II Is
matter Of common knowledge and of rec
ord that legislation which was not en-
acted was legislation that was held up
by he Republican Speaker Of the House
and such of his kidney as Serene Payne,
John Dalzell. and James S. Sherman.
But the most impudent declaration Of
all that could be offered an intelligent
people is voiced in a section OF the tariff
plank that 'in the Philippines we believe
in free exchange Of products with such
VIII afford adequate protection 10 do
mestic interests" Following declaration
for relief from tariff eXactions for which
the entire country is clamoring. regard
less Of political affiliations, We have in
this reservation the best evidence that
could be produced OF the intention Of the
Republican party 20 evade the promises
which they have made. Tobacco and
sugar are the only products OF the Philip
pines worth any consideration whatever
the only products which can restore
prosperity 10 our unfortunate islaua de-
pendency and afford partial relief 20 our
people. The hand of the sugar trust is
plainly visible in this section OF the plat
form, for the carrying out Of this prin-
ciple will enable ii 10 continue the annual
exaction Of SS5,OOO0 900 OF tribute from the
American consumer OF sugar.
The Filipinos may we'll be disheartened
at this evidence Of hostility TO their ma
terial welfare on the part Of the doml-
nant party. II Mr. Taft gave that dec
laration his assent it will appreciably
lower him in the estimation OF many
Americans who hoped that his interest
in the Philippines. and his knowledge Of
their needs. would put an end 10 con-
dition which is a disgrace 10 the reputa-
ton Of the American nation for fair play
and benevolence.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
MEMORIAL TO SHAKESPEARE.
EngIand's Tribute VIII Take Form
of National Theater.
From the Toronto World.

From the Toronto World
For some time past an animated con-
troversy has been conducted in Great
Britain regarding the character OF the
memorial proposed 10 be erected 70 the
worlds greatest dramatist The commit
tee originally IN charge Of the scheme de-
cided on statue IN Portland place Lon
don. and tie announcement az once
elected a strong volume Of protest. many
Of the objectors arguing vigorously in
favor Of the provision OF a national the
alter. as the only proper movement. The
agitation culminated IN a meeting at
tended by what Is described as one OF
the largest, most brilliant. distinguished.
and representative audiences that have
ever assembled in the imperial metropolis.
Appropriately enough, the meeting was
held in the Lyceum Theater. so long as
sociated with the late Sir Henry Irving.
II was presided over by Lord Lytton a
name conspicuous In nineteenth century
literature and was attended by many
notable statesmen, clergymen, actors.
judges. literary men, scholars. and lead
ers in society
With a remarkable unanimity the meet
ing pledged itself 10 the establishment
Of "a national theater as a memorial 10
Shakespeare. In opening the proceedings.
Lord LyttOn referred 70 various obiec-
tions offered 10 the scheme. including that
based on the theater as an institution.
This latter. said the chairman he did
not answer. because he felt the theater
needed no defense either from him or
any one else The Hon. Alfred Lyttleton.
in proposing the main resolution, ex-
had been done in the direction OF other
arts, the drama had been left out-'the
most universal, the most human. the
most fascinating. and the most popular
Of all the arts" Sir John Hare. who
seconded the resolution. quoted the opin-
ions Of Matthew Arnold and the Bishop
Of Ripon. Arnold more than forty years
ago expressed the view that the nation.
In its collective and corporate charaetar,
does well TO concern itself about an in
fluence so important 10 national life as
the theater. The people will have
the theater: then make Il a good one The
theater Is resistibie-organize the the
ater." The Bishop Of Ripon deplored the
fact that the nation did so little for lit
erature. for the dfs,aE. and for art The
honorary committee We're asked 10 draft
scheme for a national theater. and the
gratifying announcement was made that
the statue committee were disposed TO
join forces. so that nothing in the ma
tUre OF strife may mar our efforts 10 sig
nalize the worlds unanmity in paying
homage 20 the memory OF Shakespeare. "
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Licking the Editor.

From the Lordsburg N. Mex Liberal.
In some portions Of the United States
il has always been a favorite pastime.
when a man was not satisfied with what
appeared in the local paper, 10 go and
lick the editor. Some unwise guy i'm
ported the scheme into the Southwest re
Gently. 1t was tried in FL Paso. and the
editor is still doing business, while the
man who wanted to lick him is buried in
Oklahoma. Last week an Albuquerque
policeman tried IL. He was six inches
taller and weighed fifty pounds more than
the editor. The policeman was taken 10
the hospital in an ambulance. and when
he recovered consciousness the nurse
gave him a message from the mayor an
nouncing that he was fired from the police
force. 1t is probable that the editor Of
the Liberal and Col Max Frost, OF the
New Mexican. are about the only editors
in the Territory whom it would be safe
for an ordinary man 10 try 10 lick.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
An Agreeable Snnnh

From the New YORK Globe
Taft and Sherman. Already the COM
bination has an agreeable sound. It Is not
a red-fire ticket. nor one to tickle the
hystericals. but 1t appeals powerfully TO
the good sense and sober judgment Of the
country. No skittish and anxiety-arous-
ing high-steppers these. but a steady.
nerve-quieting team, competent 10 pull
along big load Of business without
snortings or fuss. After March 4 next.
with Taft and sherman in Office. no need
TO sit on the edge of the seat 10 be ready
to make a quick tuup.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Mr. Taft and the South.

Whether such impression is justified or
not, there undoubtedly exists a wide
spread belief throughout the country that
Mr.. Roosevelt. in the event OF his nomi-
nation at Chicago. would have carried
at least one Southern State. il not sew
eral. Many and varied were the factors
that entered into the summing up Of that
probable, or possible, happening, now all
at rest of course. and, mayhap. eternally
undetermined.
AS between Taft and Bryan, that sec
tion is almost sure to be solid. The Re-
publican nominee is by no means lightly
esteemed in Dixie. On the contrary, he
is well thought Of in that section-even
as the late William Mckinley was highly
respected and generally admired. But
the South will not vote for Taft.
The Roosevelt enthusiasm might have
been cooled considerably in the South
had a native son Of that section been
called TO help Mr.. Bryan bear the
Democratic standard; but now that the
Roosevelt enthusiasm is not to be reck-
oned with, it will not be necessary to
offset it. and the South in consequence
will get at Denver that which it has in
variably received from the past cOnven-
tions OF the party-honorable mention, a
pat on the back. and chance to whoop
things UP for the nominees selected from
points north OF Mason and Dlxons line.
All Of which leads us back TO the old
proposition: Perhaps il would be n good
thing for the South were It not so ever
lastingly and eternally solid" for who
ever it may be that is tagged Democrat
The South got in behind Parker last
time, got in almost as solidly as usual, II
not quite; and no sooner was the cleo
ton over than the South began 10 won
der what in the world IL did II for II
might have kicked the lid of next time.
maybe. had Roosevelt been named, might
have done it in spite of the suggested
Southern Vice Presidential nominee. but
then. again. it might not have done any
thing of the kind
The South has not yet reached the point
where 1t is willing to sacrifice principle
for expediency." its rights" for its "ma-
terial interests" all according to the
point OF view from which the situation
is sized up. Of course, Nevertheless.
things would happen in Dixeland. II II
ever did permit itself to become doubt
ful' In politics. and We cannot refrain
from expressing the conviction. even at
this late day. that II would not have hurt
the South had Roosevelt been named. and
had he swept that section for the Presi-
dency even as a new broom sweeps a
moderately Uttered floor.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Not According to RnIe-

From the New York Journal q Commerce
Whether the name of sherman will add
20 the tickets strength even in his own
State is doubtful, though that was as
sumed to be the case in the convention.
since there is no evidence that he has pop
ular support elsewhere. He is a politician
and the choice OF politicians and will not
measure up 70 the rule that a candidate
for Vice President should be qualified 10
succeed the President HIS nomination is
a lapse TO the theory that the Vice Presi-
dent does not count for much. except 10
carry his own State for the ticket. II that
happens 10 be important and doubtful.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
CEYL0N.

hear whisper in the heated air;
Rest Rest. Give earei''
Long level breakers on the golden beach
MuTmur in silver speech;
Sleep in the palm tree shadows the shore-
Work. work no more
Rest here and work no more"
Where half unburied cities Of dead kings
Breed poisonous creeping things
learn the poor mortality OF man
Seek vainly for some plan
Know that great empires pass I must pass
Like wthered blades Of grass
Dead blades q Patna grass.
'Breathe-breathe the edorous sweetness that is
ours"
Cry Frangipsni flowers.
'Forgetl Forget and know ~ zccre distress.
But languorous idleness:
Dream where dead leaves fall from green trees
TO float on sapphire seas
Dream! and be enc with these
-HaEper's Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Temptations OF Cash.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph
There is no one so devil-tempted to-
day as the young custodian Of the cash
drawer. He is tempted because he as
sumes he Is not paid enough; tempted be-
cause he cannot indulge himself as some
who are better paid; tempted because he
is vain Of a good appearance: tempted
because he wants 10 shine socially:
tempted because he loves devotedly and
cannot shower gifts from his thin pocket
book; tempted because he is neophyte
in forbidden mysteries; tempted. most Of
ALL by the desire 70 emulate some other
apparently successful young men who
have made great billings on the race
track or the stock exchange.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A "nILLr CAMPAIGN

Bill Bryan and Bill" Taft. We call
each "Bill" and where's the harm
Bill has hearty. honest sound, ex-
pressing admiration warm.
We've had our William" candidates and
praised them well with voice and
quill:
But now's our chance TO pin our hopes
unto a candidate named Bill"
BIZ Taft and "Bill" Bryan. We call
each "Bill." and where's the hurt
Bill has a sturdy, whole-souled ring,
and we who use il are not pert.
We've had our William" Presidents;
revered them then. revere them still.
But now Il looks as II Wen have next
term a President named Bill"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
BaInnce Hn. Shifted

From ths Brooklyn Eagle
we shall not quarrel with the Republi-
cans or Democrats who maintain that the
balance Of power has shifted from New
York TO the Central or to the Middle
West or 10 the Pacific Coast. New
Workers viii be excused from believing
any such thing. The net results OF cleo
tions in modern times GO not justify such
a conclusion. Disregard OF those net re-
suits may easily cost any party that dis
regards them a surprising education in
adVersity
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
JOY OVER THE TICKET.
Republicans Have TO Enthuse Now
IL Is Settled

IL Is Settled.
from the Philadelphia Record.
We learn from many OF our Republican
contemporaries that the ticket OF Taft
and Sherman affords the G. O. p the
keenest satisfaction. The party organs.
the politicians. such devoted followers OF
the party OF high tariff as our friends OF
the Union League and the Manufacturers
Club, are all immensely pleased with the
results at Chicago and are thoroughly
convinced that the free suffrases OF the
agents OF the people picked out the two
best men who could have been found
They would have said just the same
things II the ticket had been Thingumbob
and Whatshisname. They would have
searched diligently for information re-
garding two men Of whom most OF them
had never heard Of before. and they
would have hailed them as the best quail
fed and most popular men IN the country
Mr.. Tart has been so much before the
public that there is no chance 10 search
for undiscovered merits in him But the
efforts OF our Republican friends 20 con-
vince themselves that James Schoolcraft
Sherman was the man above all others
for Vice President touch us deeply Moth
ing could be more beautiful in party 10y
atty New Haven paper has no doubt
that tho convention carefully picked out
Mr.. sherman because he knows the busi-
ness OF Congress so thoroughly and would
be strong al the only point where the re-
doubtable Taft may be weak, paper in
Troy thinks that his experience IN the
House especially qualities him for the
task Of presiding over the Senate. CThe
H. a.
things in the world 10 preside over II is
small body, much encountered with Gus
tom) A Washington paper. determined
20 find something grand IN Mr.. Sherman's s
public services says that "as chairman Of
the House Committee on Indian Affairs ne
has displayed rare ability"
II is needless 70 go further Evidently
Heaven dictated the selection Of James
Politicalschoolcraft Sherman.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Don't Cnre for NAVY.

From the Concord Monitor
Some disappointment is expressed at
the Navy Department that the heads of
such a few colleges have responded 10
the invitation Of the Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy that three senior students
Of each college. TO whom circulars were
sent. be designated TO take the examina-
ton for appointment as assistant pay
masters in the navy
But eight responses have so far been
received. and in no cases were names
Of students furnished Examinations were
begun early In June. and Il was expected
that the list of candidates would be en-
larged by members Of this years college
graduation classes.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation of yours Will be
incomplete unless The washing
ton Herald follows you
Ii will be like daily letter
from home.
Wherever you are IL Will reach
you regularly. and the address
will he changed aS often as de-
sired.
Daily, 40 cents n month; daily
and sunday. 30 cents. Postage
prepaid.
Telephone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Enforce the Law.

From the Montgomery Advertiser
Gov. John A. Johnson says that one OF
the modern evils 'is the mistake made
by public officials that they are elected
TO enforce public sentiment and not law"
Just so, and some officials are even
worse, for they try to enforce their own
sentiments under the plea that they are
acting in the interests Of the people. and
not caring whether the law justihes their
acts or not.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
Supplying Their Needs.

From the New York World
The schedule for the train TO the Den
yer convention provides for stops of two
hours each July in St Louis and Omaha
Ito allow tho Tammanyites to attend
church" This is a recognition of Tam
many's spiritual needs that will be highly
appreciated
The Washington herald., 1908-06-25
As 20 ID. b. Hill.

From the Louisville Courier-JoumaL
Fortune has dealt rudely by him. He
has len twixt two stools. Yet, as the
old CONAN said Of her husband dragged
out Of the river drowned and unrecog-
nzable. He was a hoss in mis- day" He
Fought some good fights and gained some
glorious victories 1t is q pity 70 look
UPON him now.