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The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
urging De. Rooseve1t 70 Run.

From the Providence Journal
The report from Washington that be-
tween 800 and 400 letters are received
every day at the White House, urging The
President 70 run again, recalls the fetch
ing refrain OF once popular song:
They're after ne, they're after me;
I'm the individual they require. Mr..
Roosevelt is certainly the individual that
thousands Of his feIlow-countTymen be-
lieve is required for the next four years
at the Capital. He may not be as popu-
lar as he used to be. but any diminution
In the public's admiration OF his familiar
qualities OF courage and vigor has left
him, nevertheless, the most popular
American OF his day To think that no
body else can successfully carry on the
work he has begun is to entertain an un-
worthy opinion Of democracy yet il Is
true that many sincere people would
much prefer that there should be no
change in leaders just now
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Nhero 1he Nerrn Is Hanniest

There IS a relation between the races
largely prevalent in the South. especially
that all must admire, and a splendid ex-
ample Of it is found in this little item
clipped from the Abbeville Is. CO Press
and Banner. where it was modestly and
ineonspicuously displayed along with
other little stories of human interest of
the day, as viewed in that community;
Caroline who has been employed By the Messrs.
HnI ( Sons as cook for thirty-hTe years died last
Thursday at an advanced age, The fact that she
remained in The employ q the same peopls for SO
long a time Is complimentary 20 both employs and
empIoyer. FoE quits while she has not been able
70 work, but the MesEs. Hill ssnt her pay regu-
lazly at the end q the month. they did when
she vas able TO perform the work engaged TO do
thirty-ave years ago"
Caroline, so the story goes on 10 say,
was an "old-time'' negress, devoted TO
those with whom she had been asso-
ciated ali Of her life. and generally be-
loved by ali who knew her. She never
dreamed any dreams Of social equality" /"
and she was all the happier for It. Her
life work was e do we'll the tasks al
lotted to her, anu in an orderly and un-
ostentatious manner. She never sought
to hitch her chariot TO a star; she cared
only TO deserve the respect and esteem
In which she was heid-and. In conse-
ouence, both were layished upon her gen.
eFously and genuinely.
The South is full OF Carollnes, and
their children. The type is by no means
uncommon. They are not the ones howl
ing for social equality" however;
neither are they the ones who play stellar
parts at lynching bees, in police courts,
around cheap dives, and in the chain
gangs" On the contrary. they are held
in the warmest affection by those with
whom they come in contact. and are
treated with a consideration and kind
ness that is fnconceivable by those who
do not know either from intelligent OBJ
ssrSstien or reliable heersay.
Tia negro. Il he but knew st. may be
aaspise n the South than anywhere
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Based on Ills Democracy, His Pro-
bity, and UnfailiHg Optimism.


bity, and UnfaiIiHg Optimism.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
An ancient sage said that the true
love Of yirtue is in ali meu produced
by the love and respect they bear to
him that teaches it" Consider the
popularity based on other grounds than
confidence in the Presidents ability or
fair dealing or honesty Of purpose
which Theodore Rockwell enjoys in
this country and in the world, and then
take into account the fact that he is
famous Gs q clean-minded and clean
handed man. To these considerations
add the fact that the PTesident-any
President-occupies in this country the
Office whose influence and name and
fame reach into the remotest ham,
lets and into the most noisome and un-
kempt corners and holes OF the re-
public, and any one may begin 10 esti-
mate the enormous power and far
reaching Importance TO the nation of
the undeniable truth that the highest
man In the nation is by example and
by precept constantly urging youth and
age and all conditions of men and
women to believe and to practice the
counsel that human virtue and interest
are united, "and that by moral grada-
tions and IN the sight Of the law counts
and cobblers, billionaires and BARRIERS. d"
are simply men.
This intense practical democracy has
given Roosevelt a personal power and
authority which perhaps 10 President
ever attained. and his very reckless
ness, his disregard of all consequences,
even when they seem TO involve legal
or constitutional danger. do not impair
his popularity because the people be-
lieve that he is working for the na-
tion, for equal rights 10 unequal pos
sessions, equal justice 70 the rich and
the poor" with strong emphasis on the
equality of the poor.
One distinguishing characteristic of
this teacher is that he never becomes
pessimistic, is never discouraged, never
hints at an impossibility, never loses
hope, but leads the country 20 believe
implicitly that virtue viii prevail, that
plunderers and jobbers will be ban
isked. that meanness and fraud will be
put TO everlasting shame. that solieita-
ton and lubTicity VIII be routed. and
that the republic II II be honest and
true. will be rooted as firmly as the
pillars of the earth and will become as
beautiful and as great as the dreams of
sages and poets
Roosevelt IS, therefore. one of the re-
markable phenomena of the age He
often errs; he is not infallible as a lead
er, nor what could be truthfully called
safe statesman, nor a seasoned, sure
thinker; but as a popular teacher aud
preacher for the United States, he err
joys a position of immense authority
and place Of the highest value for he
is uneQuivocally, apart from his states
manlike abilities or pursuits, one of the
influences which warns with a loud
voice, and rules with a strong arm, and
carries order and discipline into world
which. but fer restraining influences,
would be a wild waste of passions
and greed
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
WONDERFUL WASHINGTON.
Its Charm as a Residential City At
tracts Wealth and Culture.


tracts Wealth and Culture.
Prom the Boston Transcript.
A police census Of the National Capital
Just completed credits it with about 33s.OOe
inhabitants. This puts Washington as a
capital N the same class with Edinburgh,
Mexico. Lisbon. and Stockholm The
United States is exceptional as a great
power in having its political capital in
a city not OF large population or great
commercial Importance Washington is a
made capital Only as the seat of the
National Legislature which makes our
Federal laws is It OF influence on the
business of the nation. 1t long bids fair
to remain a residential city. AS the
great industry Of Washington. TO which
all others are attendants, is working for
the government the development OF
Washington must be due to the mingled
influences Of its situation and its charm
Placed as 1t is on the border line be-
tween the North and the South It's pOpu-
latiOn always includes an element that
halts to look around for opportunity
More and more II attracts as residents,
persons seeking homes where the climatic
conditions constitute for the greater part
Of the year ''the just medium" Such feel
the charm Of Washington. a place which
possesses all the urban conveniences and
facilities, and yet is free from the jar,
noise. confusion, and congestion of great
cities. To this charm. this mingling of
city life with the possibilities Of indi-
vidual leisure, Washington owes no small
part Of its wealth. To il is attributable
the erection OF many residences justly
to be characterized as palatisl for winter
occupation, while houses al Of fair as
pect are to-day found In a section Of
the northwest in which the census enum-
eratofs Of 1900 discovered but sparse
TlnnIllatinn
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
ssorehsd BY the LimeIIght.

IF the press, plutocratic or otherwise
were desirous OF presenting Jeff Davis
in the most favorable light, it would be
necessary TO eliminate all mention OF him
from the news columns
For what ne says and what he does
are the worst possible commentary on his
character and attachments. His acts and
his talk expose him-merely the bald
truth accuses and condemns.
And yet the very last request he would
make of the press would be that it ignore
the serious damage he is doing his Sen
atorial reputation and that of a sovereign
State.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Middle West has
not reached his
fifty second year
Of age, but there
has b e en- some
thing doing with
h i'm for several
years. He was
born in Concord,
Mich. and attend
ed the c o N m o n
schools Of Concord
and Jackson. In
1877 he entered the
literary d e p a r t
ment Of the Aiichi-
z e n University,
but one year suf-
feed for him: he
got all he needed
i n tn at tim @.
Eighteen wears aft
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

else in this country Nowhere else are
his weaknesses SO well understood no
where else is it so strenuously sought 10
protect him against himself and his own
missortunes and limitations. Negroes
who leave the South are prone TO wander
back; the greater percentage Of them do
because, after all is said and done, the
truth is, in no other section has he the
same opportunity for real happiness that
he has in Dixie.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Perhaps that Massachusetts, man who
asked TO have his salary reduced from
s.. 400 per annum To l.500 figured that the
advertising sure 10 result would be worth
in the long run considerably more than
the $500 directly lost in the transaction.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

The London county council has pro-
hibIted all kissing games in that city
because of germs The London county
council is an ancient and honorable in
stitution, but the firm OF Love, Cupid &
Co. has also been in business "a long, long
time! We think the latter VIII not go
into bankruptcy because of the former S
official pTomulgation
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
DELAYS the Game.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Chairman Manus industrious heckling
of the witnesses who attempt to present
evidence that there is a paper trust in
dicates practical agreement between him
self and the publishers as to the purpose
of the House investigation.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

We conoede the towering genius OF Mr..
George Bernard Shaw. Nothing short OF
a superman could find 1t in his heart to
reject one thousand dollars of legitimate
cav money!
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Picking the RlxnL. Too.

Ffom the Providence Journal.
President Roosevelt long ago chose
Secretary Taft as his successor. and now
the Secretary has picked Mr.. Bryan as
the Democratic candidate. L. this not
unbesrahls dietztion7
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Fun of business.

From the Omaha Bee
The term 'the idle rich" is a m,snomer.
Most OF them are busy either in the
divorce courts or before the grand juries.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

It is said that it will not be necessary
to import another lance-headed viper into
this country for fifty years, so far as the
OF medical science are con-
cerned. II that is satisfactory to the doc
tors. the rest of US ought to be able to
wabble along without any more of them.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

An inventor claims to have discovered
an infallible method of manufacturing
diamonds at one one-hundredth Of their
present cost We do not believe this is
a favorable time for organizing a COM
pany 10 undertake IT, however.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

The fact that San Francisco restau-
rants are charging outrageous prices for
serving our sailors should not surprise
any one very greatly. Schmitz and Ruef
are both once more at large. you know
and the restaurant keepers have 10 get
even on somebody. don't they?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

The citizens Of Roswell. Ca. have Pc
titioned the President to run again.
Oyster Bayites should do likewise. IN
less the President is reelected, both
those towns may be wiped of the map
entirelyi
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

When it comes to getting there. Repre-
sentative Charles E. Townsend, OF Mich
igan. either does the trick. or makes a
great big effort This husky son OF the
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

II has probably come 10 the point In
some localities where a "cullud gemmen"
attending a Republican State convention
doesn't feel especially prominent unless
he is kicked out of the hail once or twice
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

The Jam of Naanagar. according to
the Admission (Ala) Star, is having trou-
bic with his subjects because he IS TOO
English" Indeed. the Jam appears to be
in something Of a pickle about the mat
ter
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

what is the difference. of hand, be-
tween sanitarium and sanatorium?" ?"
asks the Richmond Times-Dispatch. About
$50 per week in favor of the latter. we
think.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Another evidence OF Harry Thaw's re-
turning sanity: He is said to realize that
he must get out of Matteawan before his
money gives out, or he may never get
out az all!
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
snecnIators.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
There are two kinds OF foolish speeu-
lators-those who speculate with other
peoples money and those who speculate
with their own
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Now we are informed that the average
price Of rare coins has fallen because the
late panic forced so many Of them into
circulation. The problem of finding some
line of business not hit by the depression
seems utterly hopeless
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Capt. Hobson says we would lose Ma
Mia in ninety days" should we 90 to
war with Japan. II the captain had made
Il thirty days, he might have excited
more enthusiasm.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Ancient Baseball.

7 wonder who led the Asia Minor
Lacquer"
That's easy"
''Wen?'
THE Hittites"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
It's Doubtful

From the Ohio State Journal.
The pathetic feature OF the situation is
that Arkansas probably really thinks
Senator Je1 Davis is earning his salary.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
TnhnppiIx.

From the New York Mail
VIII our contemporaries please cease
referring 70 Il 81 Alfred Austin's last
posm7 It was his latest
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Down in South Chicago ninety-nine
policemen are searching for one cock, -
says the Chicago Post. Perhaps she has
a reputation among the finest" as a
most satisfactory kitchen entertainer.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

For one thing q lot of grouchy people
viii never forgive Congressman Lilley,
Everybody in connection with his sub
marine investigation has been found in
nOCent
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Mr John Lawrence Sullivan thinks we
should have -four years more of Theo-
dore. What's the matter. John? Hasn {
Mr. Taft de punch?"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

A number OF Southern clergymen want
TO separate prohibition from politics.
That may be more or less hard to do
now that the politicians have found out
what a good thing ii is.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
II struck Home.

From the Cleveland Leader
The President didn't need an immedi-
ate hearing In Congress anyway. Hs
aimed at the country and hit the mark
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
HreREV.

We have a hot time az our house
every day since the ball season started. -
Il should think that would cause things
about your house 20 be quite cool"
How so?''
your husband and boys are ali fans"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
FOOtsOre.

'Your verse" commented the editor.
seems lame
That's easily accounted for" explained
the poet. This is fugitive verse"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

"The Democrats OF the thirteen original
States are opposing Bryan" says a con-
temporary of Eastern persuasion. Are
they? Perhaps they are, and perhaps
they aren't; We shall tee.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
A Rheumatic.

did you ever Just feel 1t in your bones
that something was going to happen?''
Yep"
And did it?'
Yep; il rained."
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

May. like any weil-bred debutante, is
inclined to be a little cold toward the
world Just now AS she grows older.
however. her heart will grow warmer.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
His Plan.

How do you keep down your weight?"
Il sprint twice each morning around
my wife's spring hat Good exercise, and
constantly changing scenery"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

An Ohio man advertises "hreproof
houses, retaining walls vaults and
tombstones." Fireproof vaults and
tonbstones ought to interest some peo-
pie.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

One thing the Aldrich bill has done
stirred up a lot of highly unintelligent
discussion OF the financial situation.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Some OF OUT modern ''refOrmers' have
hard time keeping their prohibition
aTmor below the water line, too.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

THE new Comptroller Of the Currency
at Washington is an athlete" says the
Kansas City Journal Well?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

If. as Gov. Vardaman AYERS. distance
lends enchantment to Congress" he
ought to be satisfied. Mississippi has In
v!ted him TO keep his distance
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

"Are submarines useless?" asks the
Newark Star Perhaps not altogether;
at least. they furnish Congress something
70 row about
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

This country is to be separated from
Canada by a oarbed-wire fence. We
suppose Capt, Hobson VIII insist that all
the barbs point IN Canada's direction.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Wise Girl.

"She broke her engagement to him
when his father cleaned up a million IN
Wall street"
'PTeiudiced against wealth. eh?"
Not very, she broke her engagement
to him and married his father"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
"a the Bank.

'He must consider it a disgrace to be
rich.
''Why?"
Il heard him say he had a million 70
his diseredit"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

Senator Foraker recently advised Sen
ator Davis to speak little louder. "
Senator Davis seems to think he was
advised Ito speak a little ofterer."
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
II Depends.

You were operated on for appendicitis.
were you not7'
Yes"
How long does it take to recover from
an operation g.
That depends"
ION the patients yitality?"
Nope; on his income"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Mild.

IT is a lovely thing.
You know,
To see the gentle spring
Act so.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Real ThriIIers.

Have you read de latest dime novel?"
inquired Chimmy Roxbury.
Il never look at em. my boy -
answered Waldo Backbay. TOO pifiing
Have you perused the latest six-best-
seller?''
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
TAMPERING WITH TRIFLES.

the Houston Post
4 Big Thing.
The Merry Widow
Hat is not
So high in price
AS what you wot;
IL makes your wife
Look pretty now,
Next winter II
Win feed the COW.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Economical.

He bought one OF those door mats
with the word Welcome on it,"
''WeHg'
We'll his wife can't get him TO wipe
his feet on IL"
7 wonder why not?"
'He says he don't ike TO wear out his
welcome.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
An Oh RFOmidI

Have you a cold?'
IF I admit It, will you say something
original?"
'-Why?'
And not tell me that a spring cold
Is liable to hang on all summer
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
CLASSIFIED.

Wouldn't you call me a good gardener
IL I told you that ! raised all the vege-
tables for my family In our little back
yard?'
Nope"
Wouldn't you call that good garden
ing?'
Nope; that's just plain lying"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

PRESS AGENCY.
Tootie CoughdrOp
Bore a spear
All last season
In the rear
Now her friends begin to bawl
She'll go starring In the fall.
Chorus damsels
In the spring
Blossom out like
Anything.
And the humblest gets a call
To 80 starring-in the fail.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
Next.

The cyclone now has had its fling,
Has gone a-roaring by.
The next list OF fatalities
is due Fourth Of July.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
MR.. ROOSEvELTs POPULARITY.

The great worlds altnr.siairs.
That slope through darkness up to God
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03

''The results were as expected in
Texas" remarked John F. Reid, of
Houston. last night at the Willard The
night against Bailey has always been be-
yond MY comprehension. I never knew
him TO do q wrong act either IN his
personal or public affairs. He is a true
sOuied man, and I cannot understand the
attacks made on him.
Some OF his opponents were the big
men of Texas, and are honorable gentle
men"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-03
ALITTLE NONSENSE.

PRESS AGENCY.
Tootie Coughdrop
Bore a spear
All last season
In the rear
Now her friends begin to bawl
She'll go starring In the fall.
Chorus damsels
In the spring
Blossom out like
Anything.
And the humblest gets a call
To 90 starring-in the fan.
An Old Bromide.
Have you a cold?'
IF I admit IT. viii you say something
original?"
.-Why?"
Is liable to hang on all summer
Real ThriIIers.
Have you read de latest dime novel?"
inquired Chimmy Roxbury.
Il never look at em. my boy. -
answered Waldo Baekbay. TOO pihiing
Have you perused the latest six-best-
seller?''
Al the Bank.
'He must consider it a disgrace to be
rich.
'why?"
Il heard him say he had a million to
his diseredit."
Mild.
It is a lovely thing.
You know
To see the gentle spring
Act so.
FOOtsOre.
Your verse;" commented the editor.
seems lame"
That's easily accounted for" explained
the poet. This is fugitive verse"
Ancient Baseball.
Il wonder who led the Asia Minor
Lacquer"
That's easy"
''Well?"
The Hittites."
His Plan.
How do you keep down your weight?'
Il sprint twice each morning around
my wifs's spring hat Good exercise, and
constantly changing scenery"
TAMPERING WITH TRIFLES.
From the Houston Post
4 Big Thing
The Merry Widow
Hat is not
So high in price
AS what you wot;
IL makes your wife
Look pretty now,
Next winter It
Win feed the cow.
Rheumatic.
did you ever just feel it in your bones
that something was going to happen?"
Yep"
And did it?"
Yep it rained."
Wise Girl.
"She broke her engagement TO him
when his father cleaned up a million in
Wall street"
'Prejudiced against wealth. eh?'
Not very; she broke her engagement
to him and married his father
Next.
The cyclone now has had lis fling,
Has gone a-roering by.
The next list OF fatalities
is due Fourth Of July
Classified.
Wouldn't you call me a good gardener
IL I told you that ! raised all the vege-
tables for my family in our little bach
yard?"
Nope"
Wouldn't you call that good garden.
ing?"
"Nope; that's just plain lying"
Economical,
He bought one Of those door mats
with the word Welcome on it,"
''WeH?'
well. his wife can't get him to wipe
/ his feet on IL"
II wonder why not?"
''He says he don't ike to wear out his
welcome.
II Depends.
You were operated on for appendicitis
were you not7"
Yes"
How long does it take to recover from
an operation?"
THAT depends"
"On the patients vitality?"
Nope; on his income"
Breezy.
we have a hot time az our house
every day since the ball season started. "
Il should think that would cause things
about your house 10 be quite cool"
How so?"
your husband and boys are ali fans.
WONDERFUL WASHINGTON.
Its Charm as a Residential City At
tracts Wealth and Culture.
Prom the Boston Transcript.
A police census Of the National Capita
! Just completed credits it with about 33e. 90
L s-h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

island is plainly marked by ribbons of silvery white
ness the Hudson. the East River, and the bay, and
a tiny thread of silver the Harlem
The color tone of London is blue at the center
fading away to gray, maroon and light blue at the
horizon In the city, down in the streets, the color
is grayish blue, due to the smoky haze that over
hangs the city most of the time.
Paris color tone is cream and this is also the color
tone of the city of Milwaukee, The French city
however, is somewhat lighter and is not clean
color-a trled soiled as it were. 1t is a color that
grows monotonous in spite of the contrast of
green and blue islands and winding, shimmering
band the Seine.
While effort is being made to catalogue these
color tones of the cities and it is not known that
anyone is making study of them with view to
enarging the list of cities whose color tones have
been observed people that ride in the basket of a
balloon are being impressed by them, and are begin