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The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
A Voice from Out the Past.

Now that the William Howard Taft
boom appears almost. if not quite. TO
have squelched all other Republican
booms into zero-like proportions, it is
interesting 10 study this genial gentle
Inan-perhaps our next President-from
an entirely human point Of view. and
subject TO our minds solemn contem-
plation such incidents and matters along
his former life's pathway as may have
bearing on the supreme future greatness
mayhap in store for the OhiOan.
It is pleasant to learn, for instance,
that the big Secretary was a promising
personality from the very start; and to
this the Ladies' Monitor bears abundant
witness in the following words:
"a sweeter baby never lived than Secretary Taft
when be was little, and every woman who remem-
beTs his early years watches his race for the Presi-
dency with admiring interest. Although not pretty
baby Willie was exceedingly bright At Three
months he could call his nurse az five he PLAYED
with box Of tin soldiers at seven he addressed his
father dada, and at nine be posed fer his photo
graph without moving a muscle. Being very laIga
child, he did not walk until fourteen months old.
and his family suffered great anxiety as 10 his per
feetness. But when, at the age Of gear and three
months, he deliberately weaned himself from his
bottle. bis elders felt more than Teassured that in
Willie they possessed a baby with a future
Thai Mr. Taft has more than justified
the predictions of his admlring parents
and eoncurring neighbors and friends Is
not TO be denied. He must have been,
as this narrator says, not only bright and
sunshiny disposition as Well We feel
quite sure he was born smiling. and with
the smile that won't come OF, too. That
smile is one of his greatest present-day
assets, and search fails TO reveal any one
who ever knew him when 1t was not his
most distinguishing characteristic. That
he was not a pretty baby is quite be-
side the question He hasn't outgrown
that, either; but as he isn't a candidate
for blue ribbon az a beauty show, il
doesn't matter much. Besides, when he
shall have dcnned his nomination al
Chicago, a glance around Will show foI
the moment but one official entry against
him-Hon. Thomas z. Watson: and that
gentleman certainly has no corner on
physical loveliness. and is not knit to-
gether after a fashion calculated exactly
TO turn green with envy those whose
ambitions fiji them with desire 10 shine
with splendor among the ApoIlos of this
earth.
So, after all. the one seeming rift in
the lute is not rift at all, The extremely
Juvenile days Of Mr.. Taft were all that
his most ardent friend could have wished.
1t might have helped some could he have
arranged to be born in a log cabin; but
we win not be captious on that point, if
others will not. On the whole. we think
the showing made in the Ladies' Monitor
quite sufficient as a campaign starter;
as Exhibit A" it Ills the bill very
well, indeed.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
What the Governors Accomplished.

The value of the conference Of cover
noTs Will be found 10 consist in the sgita-
tion of a good cause. In the impetus given
The movement for the conservation Of nat
ural resources. rather than in Organiza-
tion. Even the so-caIled House of Gov
ernors'' would have no power. for its
functions would be merely advisory and
consultative. and its usefulness would de-
pend on the point Of view from which it's
members regarded governmental ques-
tons. whether from the national or the
particularistic. II any considerable num-
Der OF States should agree to embark on
the particularistic policy that has out
cropped in a few of them-if they should
inhibit The free movement of commerce,
or hamper the flow of capital and enter
prise, If they should endeavor to protect
or aggrandiza themselves at the expense
of other States-such action would be
highly injurious to the nation and would
raise serious Federal problems. It should
be said, however. that there was very lit
tie OF the particularistie spirit at the
White House conference, and the dele
gates appeared to be infused with the
ideal expressed in the resolutions that
the independent States are in fact inter-
dependent, bound together by ties of
mutual benefits, responsibilities, and du-
ties" Gubernatorial conferences infused
with this spirit ought TO be productive OF
good and conuibutoTy 10 the solidarity
OF the nation.
As promoter Of the conservation policy
the conference has proved a notable sue
cess. It concentrated the attention Of the
country in a most effective way on the
discussion. and daveloped an influential
body Of opinion favorable 70 certain def
mite purposes. These purposes must be
worked out In both Federal and State leg
islation, but legislation must have behind
it public sentiment, and to the education
Of that sentiment the conference undoubt-
edly viii powerfully contribute To the
governors belongs the initiative in rec
ommeading legislation to their several
legislatures-a duty which the resolutions
as well as the expressions Of individuals
indicate viii be performed at the proper
time. Gov. Blanchard has led the way
by asking that the Louisiana legislature
now IN session, take up the question OF
forestry, and in his message named nine
other States that had adopted legislation
10 encourage arborieulture. This Is one Of
the most promising fields of State activity
in the conservation Of natural resources.
and one IN which they viii have the
hearty cooperation of the Federal Forest
Service. Several other features of the
conservation programme. as developed in
*ha resolutions, likewise supply oppor-
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
FROM A ~oHANT OF DARKNESS.

Once in regions void Of light / wandered;
In blank darkness I stumbled
And fear led me b. the hand:
Ny feet pressed earthWard
Afraid of pitfalls
By many shapeless terrOys Of the nisht aarghted
To the Wakefui day
held ont besesehing arms
Then came love. bearing IN her hand
The torch that Is the light unto my feet,
And softly spoke Love: Hast thou
Entered into the treasures Of darknessf
Hast thou entered into the treasures Of the night?
Search out thy blindness II holdeth
Riches past computing
Tho words Of Love set ms spirit ahame.
sIy eager fingers searched out the mysteries.
The spiendors, the inmost sscedness, Of things.
And in the vacancies diseernei
With spiritual sense the fullness Of life;
And the gates q Day stood vide
--Helea Keller. in Tie Century.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Fire Lnsse. q nisrrnce

From the Philadelphia Record
One confagration destroying four or five
million dollars worth Of property makes
a great display in the newspapers. and yet
fire losses aggregating that every week
occur in this country year after year.
Last year the fire losses were not quite
four millions a week. the year round, but
for the past five years the average loss
has been FIVE millions every week, a
total for FIVE years of a billion and half
dollars. That owners of property were
partially indemnifed by insurance does
not affect the fact that the country as a
whole suffers this enormous and prevent.
able waste. Most of our building is a
gamble between the owner and the insur-
ance company. The enormous fire losses
amount 20 a national disgrace, for other
countries do not experience any such
waste
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
That Day.
Prom Puck

Prom Puck.
There was a pink and blue smell. and.
listening, she heard a cool noise in the
garden. while before her eyes ceme the
delicate perfume of orchids. Daintily she
pulled the petals from a caulifower and
fed them to the silken-furred teakettle
which coiled cozily in her lap. The kettle
gave a short yelp of delight, and, looking
up, she beheld the man coming toward
her
He was lazily putting at a fragrant
icicle, Then he saw her, and, drawing
near he gently stroked her fair bent head
with a pick-ax
How natural it all seems she
breathed.
Taking of her face. he looked at it ten
derly, and answered.
Yes. II is the day of tariff revision. 1"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

tunity for feasible and valuable State leg
islation not at all in conflict with national
policy.
The conference having given its stamp
of approval to a comprehensive develop
ment of our waterways, It is incumbent
on Congress TO legaiize the Inland Water
ways Commission. which is engaged in
working out project for national i'm
provement The bin for this purpose
should be passed before Congress an
journs.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
America,s Great Futnre.

From the Omaha Bee
The United states has been called
Natures storehouse Of wealth." but
records show that such drains have beer
made on the storehouse that an early
future generation will ind it empty un.
less prompt plans are adopted for keep
ing it replenished for future needs. II
is estimated that the United States will
have a population Of 1886. 600 in 1925
but seventeen years away. and at least
200,Oo00o0 by 1850. The population in the
future will need all these resources.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

The crown prince OF Germany has been
reading up on the habits Of the American
Indians" says contemporary. He viii
never understand their full capacity for
annoyance, however. until he comes over
and listens to a gallery full of them under
full swing ahead in some American
theater.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

nlent and persuasion
by Secretary Taft
and others, the right
MAS accorded them.
one of the dele
gates is Pablo Ocam =
po de leon, Of Ma
Mia. He studied in
St. Thomas Uni
yersity. from which
he graduated ia 1882,
since which time be
has praoticed law.
During the spanish
occupancy OF the
islands, he was sec
retary of the royal
ronrf Of Manila
prosecuting attorney
of the district OF
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

so far as the Speaker is concerned. in
the five years he has occupied that posi-
tion ! am sure he never spent five min
utes trying to influence any vote on any
subject" says Congressman Scott. Why
should he, when q curt order brings the
desired result?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
out of the car window.

From the Providence Journal.
Mr. Bryan and Gov. johnson. travel.
ing on the same train over the PennsyI-
vania system to the Washington confer
encei both expressed themselves to inter-
viewers as satisfied with the outlook. 1t
is, indeed. particularly pleasing at this
season, from the car windows.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
no MoRE CoNsERYAToRTEs.

In old-tlme novels Of the heart
Conservatories played their part,
AS well you know.
Twas there the hero said his love
And told his troubles to the dove
In accents low.
But n0veIists. ere very long.
VIII find their troubles coming strong
No doubt of that
How will an author novels pen
When every one within his ken
Lives in a fiat?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Rest at Last.

1T is only too true" remarked the
man who was fond of moralizing. that
We do not appreciate our blessings IN
til they take their flight"
"Of course. replied Popley. they keep
up such a racket during the day that we
enjoy them most when the nurse has
tucked them in their little beds
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
A Suburban scheme.

Who got up those hanging gardens of
Babylon?"
Some king"
For what purpose?"
4 judge he wanted TO outwit the neigh
bOrs' chickens
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
on the HiaItO.

Yes, remarked Hamlet Fatt, Il may
say I have Inherited the mantle of KEN
ble"
That settles the clothes question" re-
sponded Yorick Hamm. Now with a
good free lunch route. you'll be fixed for
the summer"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

A movement is on foot in Kansas TO
have the name of the Agricultural Col
lege at Manhattan changed so as to
make the word Agricultural" less con-
spicuous Bulging prosperity bids fair to
develop an abnormally large streak Of
that aristocratic feeling in erstwhile PLAIN
old Kansas
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Unusual susan.

Sue Brette says
That she's going TO star next season.
That she has her doubts about getting
back her cid job In the chorus"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
All sides Are senmy.

From the Boston Transcript
A Harrisburg (Pa) newspaper wants a
suitable park around the State capitol.
so that It may be viewed from all sides. =
The Investigating committee has already
done that.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

A physician says our round shoulders
are caused by the habit Of continually
reaching into the pockets of cur clothes.
Still, we can't see any remedy for 1t,
as long as the cost of living continues
its upward flight
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Returning Confidence.

From the indianapolis News
Another evidence Of the return of con-
.fidence is shown by the way the rubber
trees are once more venturing to stay out
all night on the front porch
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

when a man says he does not read
newspaper criticisms he Is one Of two
things-either fool or a liar. That play
which touches your own heart win find a
like response IN the hearts of others.
Without high criticism we are crippled.
Art cannot march forward with one lame
leg" says Henry Miller Now. then, II
the critics don't hand Henry a nice one
next time, We should like TO know why?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

IF, as a scientist says. the water supply
is to be exhausted in fifteen million years,
ali Georgia and Alabama have 20 do Is to
wait time IN patience. and the cruel
prohibitionists will be forced to give in
10 certain extent
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

1t was some time before Speaker Can
non gave permission TO the Delegates
from the Philippines to occupy seats on
the floor of the House After much argu-
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
The wherefore.

He refuses to join the actors club"
But why?"
such action would constitute taclt ad-
mission that there are other actors"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Prince Hene refused to plunge at
Monte Carlo" says the Baltimore Sun.
This reminds US of Mr.. Eugene Field 5
little boy, who less before Christmas
was "as good as" he could be,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Otherwise inenensiye women who look
as If they might be Mrs. Belle Guinness
steenth cousin fourteen times removed
viii do well to avoid the lynx-eyed sleuths
Of Syracuse, y. Y.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Nevertheless. we suppose somebody who
is always 'asin the government" will
want to abuse Congress for transferring
that statue TO the Smithsonian Institute,
and demand % know, "Ain't it a shame.
a measly shame. to yank G. Washington
out of the rain?"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

"One curious thing in connection with
the career Of Fighting Bob Evans is
that no New York life insurance COM
pany has ever offered him 5000, ,o00, 900 per
year to become It's president" says the
Chicago Record-Herald. 1t isn't curious
at all. The admiral is not, and never has
been, q member Of the Cabinet.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
The TaFdy Suitor.

May often weds December's SHOWS.
So reason I,
Because July
Fails TO propose.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
They Ntll he Found

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
We violate no confidence in saying that
candidates will be found somewhere for
the Vice Presidency.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Necessnrr PrnnertieE.

Miss Romany-It's funny that all these
love stories open in the early sum-
mer
Mr.. Crabbie-Oh, that's natural. How,
else, could the heroine be discovered
standing among the roses none ols
which a:e fair as she?"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

The Baltimore American thinks the
weather man is laboring under the i'm
preston that 1t is a Baptist and not a
Methodist gathering now holding forth
in the Monumental City.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

The Louisiana legislature was opened
with eight executive messages. When
again casting about for "a Southern
Presidential candidate, what's the mat
ter with Blanchard7
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

1T is not always May" We merely call
attention to that because We are natural
" inclined TO be optimistic
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

A Brooklyn woman who recently cap
tUred a burglar received seventy-two
proposals of matrimony within the fol-
lowing twenty-four hours This should
serve to depTess seriously the burglar
business.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Warning z.

Jimmy" said Tommy. what's the
matter with you? You don't never 90 in
for any fun nowadays"
No, I'm bein' good because I'm goin'
20 have birthday soon an I want TO
git present, - replied Jimmy
Better not be too good OF mebbe
they won't give yer nothin' but a Bible"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
BurIesaue ImpIements

He says the duel was a burlesque."
What does he mean by that?'
Il dunno. Maybe. instead OF swords,
they used slapstieks.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

THE johnson men think they can beat
Bryan" says the Topeka Capital. 1t isn't
yet the close season for thinks, for all
that.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

rate capable OF a misleading interpreta-
tlon-a label which has in fact misled
practically everybody except the initiated.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

A New York tinsmith poured hot lead
into his own head The man was Light
headed. Of course. and wanted to over
come it,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
An Artful Dodger

Prom the Philadelphia Press
Many things are coming Speaker Can
mons way, but he feels 1t necessary TO
dodge most Of them,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
His Speciality.

'Bragley tells ne he's doing wonderful
work for his present employer. I didn't
know he was particularly strong in busi-
ness.
He isn't. He's merely particularly
strong IN talking about business"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

There are some streaks Of lean and
some streaks OF fat In the pork barrel"
just completed by Congress For in
stance. Danville, H.. gets sZ75, 900; that's
one Of the streaks Of fat. BY the by,
who is it that lives in Danville?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Senator Bob" Taylor win deliver the
closing speech OF the session for the
Democrats. We don't know a better Sc
lection for the delivery Of a swan-song.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

An Iowa dog sits on the bank and
snaps up unsuspectlng fish. as they swim
along In the water If this dog lived In
Texas. he would most likely play the
role of snapee in that game.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

This is certainly a dull leap year, girls.
Washington town has fixed an annual
license of Slo0 per year on all bachelors,
but even that isn't likely to help the
situation much.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

However. the President will probably
have his way in the Stewart case. Ray
ner shine.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

And this time next year. President
Bryan may be saying to Distinguished
Citizen Roosevelt. Well sir, and what
do you think Of my collection Of gov
ernors?"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Deeber Yet.

Tommy suppose he's deep in loves
young dream.
Browne-No, he's past that stage. He's
troubled with insomnia now.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
A FriendIv Innuir

when will the obsequies be?''
"Obsequies OF what?"
of your business. I notice you've
stopped advertising"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

''Thaw said he was pleased by his
wife's annulment suit" says current
news item. Evidently. Harry has been
well coached in the matter OF playing
perfectly sane.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Don't worry; it isn't going to be neces-
sary for either convention to offer trad
ing stamps with the Vice Presidential
nomination.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
NOTHING SERIOUS.

From tho Philadelphia Press.
Not HIS Speciality.
Il suppose in your varied theatrical
experience, said the matinee girl. you
have seen life in all the big cities. What
is your favorite haunt?"
Well. really" replied the actor. you
see. 'haunts are not my speciality, al
though once 1 did play the ghost in
Hamlet
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

What is the biggest nuisance in New
York;" inquiries the New York Mail.
Why, the native who thinks everything
a bowling wilderness West Of Jersey City,
of course
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

-The farmers throughout Indians are
having a pretty hard time of il just now. %
said Dir, J. O. Briggs. If indianapolis.
Ind, at the Shoreham last night. .eThe
cold weather and the heavy rains have
made it impossible for them to attempt
any planting.
From what I can learn. there is not a
section of the entire State In which ground
has been broken for planting so far. II
this weather continues for any length of
time the entire country viii be in bad
shape
Rainfall and Unprecedented cold has
been general. The rivers in Indiana are
also swollen, and many OF them are cut
of their banks I don believe the dam
age has been Of any great extent so far.
There is nothing TO it but Johnson
out our way" said ". G. Bennett, OF 81.
Paul. MINI. last night Mr. Bennett was
en- route from Boston 10 his home, and
took a stoD-over. dining at the Raleigh.
johnson has made good governor
The people Ike him. He viii have the
solid support OF the State. / believe. as
well as a good many others In St Paul.
that If nominated he VIII be elected.
'Of course, we don't forget Mr. Bryan,
bat we are fer Johnson 6rst
General conditions are bTightening up
wonderfully out there. and we are en-
joying a most healthy business. The
weather has delayed the crops some, but
when the farmers get started they VII
make THINGS hGIn.'
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Aiy faith leads nc TO hope that the divine good
ness win still be exercised toward me. either by PRO-
longing the duration Of ny happiness 70 the close
Of life. on by giving ne fOrtitude 20 support any
melancholy reverse which mas happen TO Ny
future fortune is unknown but 70 Him Ia whose
hand Is destiny. and who can make ogT very
Affections subseryieut 70 oslr benefit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
ANTlPODEANS MAD
OVER BIG BATTLE

SYDNEY. Australia, December 22-Aus-
tralia is fight mad. Already over 10, 600
tickets have been sold for the Tommy
Burns-Jack Johnson match. which will be
held outside this city Saturday. Demands
are coming for reservations from all parts
of the island. and it is expected that
by the date of the battle the pasteboards
will be bringing exorbitant prices The
promoters have taken every precaution to
keep the tickets from the SPECTATORS, but
large blocks have found their way into
scalpers' hands.
There is a possibility that trouble may
arise over a referee. The Canadian now
insists that r. l.. Baker an Australian
pugilist. act in this capacity. This is re-
scented by johnson. who believes his rival
has already had too much say as to the
arrangements of the mill. AS a result
there is a great deal of bitterness be-
tween the two camps. Burns is the favor
tie. but many who have watched Johnson
will place bet on his chances Both
men are reported in excellent condition.
Outside the purse which will be
divided $4,000 to Burns and f11OO to
Johnson, there is big incentive to VIC
tory. Vaudeville managers throughout
the country are flooding both men with
officers for theatrical engagements in case
of victory. One offer of S1,7JO a week
has been made to the winner.