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The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
& Test of Ability.

BEFORE ne Is nominated Dy NAe Soh-
vention at Denver. Mr.. William ]. Bryan
will have an opportunity to demonstrate
whether he is the possessor OF those
qualities of political sagacity which At
him TO be the leader of the opposition
10 the administration nominee. It does
not take much OF political prophet TO
forecast along what broad lines the
Democratic platform will be drawn
what IL will say as to the tariff on cur
rency reform. the trusts. and such like. has
already been pretty well foreshadowed.
But great interests and vast Importance
hang on what the Democratic platform
will declare on the anti-injunction ques-
ton.
There has been some talk about a
conservative" platform in the hope that
by such means the conservative hostil-
ity 10 Bryan might be placated. But 1t
has also been freely declared that those
conservatives within the Democratic
party who are hostile TO Bryan are irrec-
oncilable. and would vote against him
the man-rather than against his meas
ure.
If this is true. there IS that much the
more reason why Mr.. Bryan should try
to Offset this conservative" hostility by
means Of the labor vote. and 10 get the
labor vote it seems necessary TO satisfy
Mr.. Gompers There are some, 70 be
sure, who doubt seriously whether Mr.
Gompers can deliver the goods" no
matter what is promised. but It is un-
doubted that hosts OF wor1ingmen. inde-
pendent Of party. will support that plat
form which promises them the fairest
chance Of redress against what they look
upon as grievances.
The grave question that Mr.. Bryan is
called upon TO solve is, What will salts
fy labor without making the nonlabor
Democrats disgruntled? And that is a task
that may well try the qualities Of a
statesman. At Chicago. Mr.. Gompers
presented this plank. which he sought to
get adopted-and failed:
We pledge ourselves 70 such legislation a. viii
guarantee to workmen those rights necessary %
their industrial protection including the right 10
strike and 20 induce or persuade others 20 do
likewise; and 10 such legislation as will prevent
the issuance Of restraining orders and niunc-
tions without hearing and guaranteeing trial hy
jury 20 persons accused Of contempt q court. II
such alleged contempt he not committed in the
presence Of the court. near therein 70 Oh
struct the udminisrration OF Wsuce.
II IS to be presumed that having failed
at Chicago. Mr.. Gompers viii offer hi'
plank at Denver, in the hope OF IT'S &C
ceptance.
There are many Democrats who vii
baIk at implying such a distrust Of tn,
j courts as is manifest in the Gomper
plank. and who Will be unable to se
why legal proceedings over Industrial DIFF
hculues should be favored above othe
court proceedings. The demands Of labo
and the demands Of conservative en-
ployers OF labor seem to be widely a
variance. and II Mr.. Bryan is big enough
- far-seeing enough. and statesman enoug
b 10 reconcile the different elements an
to create platform satisfactory TO al
there need be no fear. we think. as {
- his possession Of those qualities whic
should III him admirably for the hlg
Office 10 which he aspires.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
DEMOCRATIC ADVICE.
The Logic of Grover Cleveland
should BE Remembered.

From the Nashville American.
Three months ago ex-President CIeve-
land, in reply 20 the question. What is
the best principle and what the best
policy 10 give the Democratic party new
life?" wrote: "As a general proposition
I might answer this question by saving
that in my opinion this could be most
surely brought about by return to genu-
Inc Democratic doctrine und close ad-
herence 70 the Democratic policies which
in times past gave our party success and
benefited our people To be more specific
in my reply, should say that more than
ever just AT this time the Democratic
party should display honest and sincere
conservatism. a regard FOR constitutional
limitations and a determination not 20
be swept from our moorings by tempo
rary clamor or spectacular exploitation.
Our people need rest and peace and re-
wS'Itihi frue bemi65cracS4yy and successful
policy TO impress upon our fellow-coun-
/ trymen the fact that Democracy still
stands Tor those things"
Grover Cleveland IS now IN his grave
/ but the logic he gave should not be for
| gotten. II is sound and wholesome. Con
/ servatism. Rest
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
The Haywood Plank

From the New York World
ITO hell with the courts. 10 he'll with
injuncuons. and TO he'll with the judges
who grant them" said William D. Hay
wood. former secretary Of the Western
Federation OF Miners. in a recent speech
in Chicago.
If the Democratic national convention
IS 10 indorse Mr.. Bryan's theories about
the courts and government by injunc-
tlon." how can II do better than to in
corporate Mr. Hsywood's language into
the platform. The Haywood plank is terse
concise, definite. suitable for postal card
distribution and has the merit of saving
exactly what il means
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
His GuidIng Principle.

Prom the Philadelphia Record.
Public office Is a public trust is al
most universally supposed to have been
uttered by Mr. Cleveland. 1t was un-
the guiding principle of his
conduct. but he was not much given to
hpigram. though he coined a few mem
brable expressions. Dan" Lamont con-
fessed that the printer of the campaign
Of Mr.. Cleve.s nd complained
that the cover didn't look we'll; Il needed
some catchy line across the top. and
thereupon Daniel evolved the famous
phrase which gave the keynote of Mr.
Cleveland's public career.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
A Lesson in Rivalry.

In all the years that Great Britain has
been building up her enormous feet Of
steel-armored war vessels. she has had
little trouble in getting her taxpayers 10
vote the necessary supplies. The slogan
Of her ministers has always been that
owing to her isolation and her absolute
dependence on outside nations for her
food supply. 1t was necessary that Great
Britain should have a feet just little
more powerful than any which could be
brought against her by any two European
nations in combination.
And now that the British naval maneu-
vers are about 20 begin. we see that she
has modified no less than 3Ol fighting
vessels Of all sorts, and stlu has left
enough vessels 70 guard the Mediter-
ranean. and has war vessels in the far
East and al other foreign ports.
For some reason Great Britain regards
Germany as her natural naval rival. in
Europe, and. therefore. this gathering of
over 300 war vessels affords a striking
contrast 10 the German naval maneuvers
in the North Sea. where only forty-two
war vessels were gathered. And in view
OF this striking difference in naval dis
play It is not far-fetched to imagine that
the British admiralty had in view a
demonstration Of the overwhelming nava'
strength Of Great Britain.
It costs Great Britain $i5O.OOOOOO a year
to maintain her feet and keep II to The
standard which her policy OF being
stronger than any other two navies II
Europe requires This vast sum sh,
counts as necessary insurance on her ma
tional life. for once her coasts were opeI
20 attack Great Britain would quickl7
sink from the rank Of hrst-rate powe
to comparative insigniicance. And Their
is a lesson in this enormous naval dis
play for the jingoes Of our own nation
II England were successfully blockaded
her people would he doomed to starva
ton: II all the nations Of the world wer
10 unite 70 blockade our ports, we have
within our continent, all that is neces
sary for our daily welfare The main
tenanee Of a reasonable navy is a safe
guard 10 our national honor; the main
tenance Of an excessively large navy
essential to the very life OF Great Brit
ain.
Il is believed in some quarters ths
Great Britain's enormous display wi
have the effect OF enabling the Germa
Emperor 10 secure funds for larger Gel
man navy. SO, the rivalry will go o
until these nations. which could we
spend the money in the arts OF peac
hamper themselves and hurt their peop
by preparing for war. In the meantin
we should view this European rivalr
with equanimity, content TO find our goo
in supplying them both with the surpll
OF our abundance.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Democratic Autopsy.

From the New York World.
Apparently the Democratic party has
forgotten that It ever had principles Of its
own. that it ever had mission Of It's
own. that it ever had history Of It's
own. that It is ever likely again 10 have
a destiny Of its own. The great leaders
who put the Democracy on its feet after
the civil war and after reconstruction
are now in their graves. The little lead
ers who blasted II with Populism anC
semi-socialism are still In the saddle. The
poor old Democratic party!
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
The BOY Orntor.

From the Emporia Gazette
Bryan refuses to discuss woman SUI
frage or prohibition. although he say
that they are subjects OF great momen
Time was when the Boy Orator woul
discuss any old thing under the sun wit
freedom that alarmed his supporter
but he has become so wise in the polit
cal game that he is afraid 10 venture a
opinion on the proposition that two an
two make four. And then, agai., he
no longer a Boy Orator.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Small but Sane.

From the Boston Herald
The Vermont Democrats, In convention
assembled. decline 10 instruct their dele
gates to the national convention to vote
for Bryan. They deeply deplore the death
Of Grover Cleveland. and express their
unanimous opinion that he was the great
est statesman since Washington. The
Democracy OF the Green Mountain State
may be small in numbers, but il seems
to be quite exceptionally gifted with
sound sense
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Mnrse Henrx,s Forecast.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Johnson would run stronger. perhaps,
in the West, Gray stronger in the East
Cray would, perhaps. better represent the
old sound money section OF the party.
though that is ancient history, which nc
true Democrat will recall. Either will
make the ticket solid and sure. good TO I'll
the Vice Presidency, or the Presidency tC
the brim. for. whether the ticket be Bryar
and Gray. or Bryan and Johnson, it Is
going TO be elected.
Put that in your pipes, boys. and chav
on it,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
BALLADE OF DEAD ACTORS

Where are the passions they essayed.
And where the tears they made 10 fowi
Where the wild humors they portrayed
Fer laughing worlds 20 see and know?
Othello's wrath and Juliet's woel
Sir Peters whims and Timon's gals
And Millamont and Romeoi
Into the night so one and al.
Where are the barvories. fresh or frayed?
The plumes, the armors-friend and foe?
The cloth Of gold, the rare brocade,
The mantles glittering 10 and fro?
The pomp, the pride. the royal showi
The cries of war and fcstivali
The youth. the grace. the charm. tie glow9
Into the night go one and all.
The curtain falls, the play Is played;
The beggar packs beside the beau:
The Monarch troops and troops the maid
The thunder huddles with the SNOW.
Where are the revelers. high and low
The clasning swords! The lovers CALI
The dancers cleaning row on row
Into the night go one and all.
ENVOY:
Prince In one common overthrow
The hero tumble5 with the thrall:
As dust that drives. as straws that blow,
Into the night 90 one and all
w. E, Henl
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
THURSDAY. JULY ?. zoos.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation of yours will be
incomplete unless The Washing
ton Herald follows you.
1t will be like a daily letter
from home.
Wherever you are IL will reach
you regularly. and the address
viii be changed as often ns de-
sired
Daily, 30 cents n month; daily
and sunday, 30 cents. Postage
prepaid.
Telephone Main 1900.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
As TO Nrr. Fnirhnnkr.

From the New York sun
The Hon. Charles Warren Fairbanks
has had no sympathy With the personal
government that for their sins now con
trols the Republican party and these
United states. Mr.. Fairbanks is a self
respecting and dignifed figure, and he
VIII take with him, when he goes out OF
office, the respect Of his countrymen. He
will not be the less regretted. and his in
tellectual dimensions will stand out more
clearly If the Oneida reservation FUR
nishes his successor.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Is II TrPnAOnH

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Should the Democratic party fail Of slcoess al the
polls next November. Te believe obser-.ht South
erners viii regard the accession Of Judge Taft 10 the
Presidency with confident complaeeney.
IF that is treason. make the most Of
t." but be sure that you find the traitor.
We didn't say II, nor anything like 1t.
and nobody can shake bis CORY locks at
us 1t was said by the Atlanta Consti-
tuition. one Of the most consistent and
foolish Of all Bryan newspapers, Of which
Clark Howell is editor. Howell by the
way. is the Georgia member Of the Demo
cratic National Committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
CIeveInnd's Cabinet.

From tho Rochester Herald.
Many of the members Of the late Presi-
dent Cleveland's Cabinet survive. men Of
high repute in professional and private
life Ten names may easily be reached
Richard Olney, Don NJ. Dickinson. Jud-
son Harmon. John G. Carlisle David r.
Francis, Norman J. Colman, William F.
Villas. Hoke Smith. Charles S. FairchIld.
md Hilary A. Herbert.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
The TnIlrer Come.

From the New York World.
The report that John Wesley Gaines has
been defeated for denomination viii be re-
cesved with dismay in Washington. If the
Tennesseean's daily. deluge of words
ceases TO inundate the Congressional Rec
ord, hundreds OF employees Of the Govern
ment Printing Office will be in danger Of
losing their Jobs
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Must Reform.

From the Toledo News-Bee.
II James Schoolcraft Sherman has ar
friends II is up to them TO labor with hi
to cut of those Wall street lamb-chC
sidewhiskers and change his name TO ii
before the proletariat gets good and so
at him.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
What He Learned.

From the Boston Herald.
Rev Robert Walker. prison chaplain.
tells OF a pathetic interview which he
had with a prisoner. The man was a
hardened criminal of the worst type and
had spent many years in confinement.
Mr.. Walker went to him and asked:
What have you learned in prison?"
THAT every minute has got sixty sec
onds." replied the man.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Increasing Activity

From the Philadelphia Press.
Almost every day brings the news Of
the starting up of more furnaces and
mills and the unemployment of large
numbers Of workmen. The Pittsburg dis
trict seems TO be unusually active in this
particular. These are highly encouraging
conditions, and promise pretty complete
restoration of business activity by early
fall
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
The same Roger.

From the Kansas City Times.
Roger Sullivan, chairman Of the sub
committee OF the Democratic National
Committee, is in Denver arranging the
convention preliminaries. Is this the same
Roger Sullivan. Of Illinois, whom Mr.
Bryan started out sternly to obliterate?
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

No sooner had the old Volunteer State
voted wet" than the Cracker legislature
voted 70 visit II en- masse. Thirsty
''goober grabbers" will doubtless take
heart. and endeavor 10 draw some con-
ISOLATION from this ominous event.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Just Filler.

What did you mean by this poem?"
Inquired delegation of admirers.
Il didn't mean anything" answered the
great poet frankly. Il wrote that poem
for monthly magazine. did not ex-
pect II 70 be published in a book collec-
ton"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Gilt Not Lit

From the Louisville Courier-Jounei
The Washington Herald observes that
there IS pleasing lit about TAFT and
sherman But it was in the hope OF
silt rather than lit that James s,bo.l-
craft Sherman was tackled to the tail Of
the ticket.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
He Has Risen Since.

From the Meridcn Journal.
When Ambassador Reds English SON
in-lnw gets the elevation to the peerage.
said to have been promised him, White
law will find it harder than ever 10 mix
with the plebeian Americans. even II be
was once printers devil" in Ohio
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
We Honn Not

Prom the Atlanta Constitution
The Philadelphia Ledger says the Presl-
dent Will soon be ''in the midst OF the
wild animals Of Africa. Heaven help
him. But hungry animals are no re-
Specters Of persons.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
The Pncihed Ones.

From the Houston Post
To get the exact number Of pacified
Koreans. all you have 10 do is to proceed
precisely as in the case Of benevolently
assimilated Filipinos and count the head
stones.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
The Wore the Better.

From the Boston Herald
1t Will be noted that the prize for ex-
eellence in civil engineering al Yale goes
TO Nejib HOohanness Jehejian. Of Turkey.
and that for excellence in mineralogy 10
Pao Vung JUL OK China. These are only
samples of the way our educational hon
ors are being invaded by foreigners.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Some one has delivered himself of an
other TRADE against the Presidents Eng
lish. We suppose the President is able
to stand that sort Of thing without finch
ing however. He ought to be used 10 it.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

And now comes another investigator
and assures US that William Tell was q
myth. OF course, we have long ago
agreed TO that. All we ask Of the icono-
lasts is that they leave US George Wash
I ington.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Bathing suits half of" says an ad in
a Savannah paper. AS at least one-half is
generally off. the suggestion in this ad is
somewhat shocking.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Our ForefatherS.

They gave TO US the glorious Fourth
on which we get
For one price net
Two games Of ball. the moneys worth,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
A LITTLE NONSENSE
A BEACH BELLE.

n DANaA1AA DA@AeaANs
Far out Of reach
OF Neptune's brine,
Upon the beach
She doth recline.
Or else she takes
A stroll each day
Where no wave breaks
To scatter spray.
Some say she's out
To get the air.
Beyond a doubt
The ozone's there.
But others tell
\ story that
She thinks quite we'll
OF her anat.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
In Frozen Dog.

"Pizen Pete's lawyer challenged six
teen talesmen."
That's all foolishness."
Jest what I say. why didn't he chal-
lenge the district attorney an settle it in
a iiffy?"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

In New York the Republican Vice
Presidential nominee has heretofore been
known as Sunny Jim" We suppose. of
course. that will now be altered 10 read
"Favorite Sonny Jim"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Texas farmers are throwing away
everything but the seed of the water
melons raised there this year-that Is a
great many OF them are. We have no
doubt the seed is the daintiest part OF
the average Texas melon.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

"Buttermilk is the elixir Of LIE" says a
medical journal Perhaps it Is; but it
doesn't mix well with the festive cock
tail Ask the man-from Indiana.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
Whnt VIII He Curef

From tho Detroit Free Press
John Pierpont Morgan having been made
doctor OF laws. It would be interesting
to know just what laws he intends TO
doctor.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
WouId Tell n. Trouhle..

Does misery really love companion
ship?"
That depends / don't think it cares
for eompanionship that wants 10 do the
talking"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

'shun alcohol and gloomy friends"
says a government pure food expert.
Especially-which?
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

scattered around and about the State a
pretty good idea. after all.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

worrying himself every day foy fear he
won't get a cablegram concerning the
progress OF that New York mayoralty re-
count
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Mr.. Katzenbach wants to be the Vice
Presidential candidate on the Democratic
ticket. Sounds too much ike n comic
supplement hero.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Mr. Chauncey Depew will deliver a
Fourth of July speech abroad. Thus,
as Shakespeare AYERS. are we advertised
by our loving friends"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
CostIy AccesrorIrn.

I don't see why they call this a twenty
thousand dollar production"
That's real Ice.
still ice is not SO terribly expensive"
But consider That snow is genuine
white paper"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

The entire country seems determined to
muzzle its dogs. Now. II 1t could only
muzzle the spellbinders
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

NO matter what happens. don't get
angry" advises a physician. StiH. some
people even now continue TO insist on
talking a third term for Mr.. Roosevelt,
forthwith and Immediately
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

as likely to come true as is the Republi-
can promise 10 revise the rarin after the
election"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

The Benign and Brotherly Bats is the
latest secret organization 10 be framed
up in this country. This revives the old
inquiry. Is a bat a bird?
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
A String of Names.

ITS no trouble whatever TO name a
royal baby
why not?"
Because no suggestion need be re-
jected.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

"Refum" in Dixie doesn't appear to be
wearing as many medals just now as II
did a few months ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Tennessee stands pat on Patterson and
local option.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

An Iowa prophet OF great repute pre-
diets the end OF the world in October
next This prediction. we believe. is quite
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

The ruler of Aby5sinia has designated
his successor. A Ia Mr.. Roosevelt?
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

King Peter swears he will quilt his Job.
He prefers that to being forclbly and
precipitately separated from H.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02
In New York society.

MY dear said Mr.. De Style.
"Well?"
IF that new butler was hired as de-
teetive. well and good. But il he was
hired 10 buttle. I must say that he is
failure"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

Here is that little Castro fellow. fussing
again, Surely he might ring off until
after the national campaign is over.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-02

How does a man pack trunk?" In
quires a contemporary. He doesn't; that's
all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-21
PROSECUTION UP
TO ATTORNEY SIMS
Jack Gardner and Mrs. Chad
bourne Must Answer

Chicago, Aug. 21.-Further action, if
any is taken. in the ease of Mrs. Emily
Rockwell Crane Chadbourne, who, it
is alleged, smuggled $S0,000 worth of
art treasures belonging to Mrs. ''Jack"
Gardner of Boston, must be taken by
District Attorney Sims of Chicago.
Sims is at present on cruise on Lake
Huron. Since the seizure of the
goods by Collector of Customs Ames
and the assessment of 5000 duties
and $4,000 in penalties. which has
been paid by Mrs. Chadbourne the
property has been retained in custody
TO allow the department of justice to
make further investigation deemed
necessary. If criminal charge is
brought. it is stated. it will allege a
conspiracy between Mrs. Gardner,
Mrs Chadbourne and another woman
The statute covering conspiracy to de
| fraud the government provides the
defendant is liable to a fine of not
more than $4,000 or Imprisonment
for not more than two years or both
| fine and Imprisonment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-21
HOPES TO PHONE TO EUROPE BY WIRE
LESS FROM TOP OF METROPOLITAN

nue. end Of the roof of the main build
ing to penthouse in which the
wireless apparatus will be placed. it
is announced that the apparatus will
have a 10 kilowatt capacity. which
would make it capable of covering
1000 miles.
When the service is installed, the
promoter declares. it will be possible
actually to talk with incoming steam
ships on the sea and even to trans
nit TO them by wireless telephone not
only words but music. One of the
plans is to transmit opera as sung in
the opera houses in New York direct
to the saloons of approaching liners
The promoter said that he antici
mated no interference between the
radio-telephone service and the wire
less telegraph message around tht
metropolis, and on account of tht
great height of the tower the Metro
politan station would be able to EN-
play a wave mile and a half long
CO that no lnthar- station no matte