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The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
0KLAHOMA'S JOB.
To Regulate Corporations Under n
New Law

Prom tie Kansas City star
The attorney general Of Oklahoma is
determined 20 make an issue OF that part
OF the Oklahoma constitution regulating
foreign corporations. He has BROUGHT suit
against the Standard OF 10 compe1 It's
obedience TO the constitutional provisions
ana has asked for a receiver for rhe com
pany's property in that state pending a
hearing OF the case
oklahoma departed from the tfr7o-bo7-
oTed custom OF framing constitutions Il
operated upon the theory thar sucb !.
state document should be made for the
people rather than an instrument for the
exclusive use Of lawyers and courts. II
was this innovation that attracted the at
tention Of the world 70 Oklahons-s admits
sion 10 the Union.
Now II is Up 70 the States legal dens-+-
ment 10 demonstrate whether or .no- II l.
d constitution that VIII really rec77Iata
operations without violating the consti-
tuuonal rights already granted the ov-D-
ers OF the corporations
The attorney general Is 10 ba ron
graduated upon his choice Of q sr,bta,.t
also IN working out the salvation Of tLe
oklahoma constitution II il win zen
late the Standard Oil. there Ia no e
cape Tor any other corporation IN the new
state.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
Greater EXPENSE.

Prom the Springfield Republican
The legitimate expenses OF eIec+ionAA--
ing during this Presidential camnais-n viii
&c greater than common by virtue Of the
alti-free-pass provision Of the T5s1b7--7
railroad act II the railroads and marty
committees observe the law. the st,mn-
speakers and other moving agencies 81 re
parties viii have TO have their fares Maid
where before they generally Travelled at
me expense OF the railroads. Some one
has calculated that the railroads viii save
not less than $4,000 on this account
and accordingly the campaign costs viii
De increased by 50 much to the party
committees.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
Three-cent Fares.

Il was natural that Mayor Tom John
4 son, Of Cleveland. should be watched with
considerable interest by the rest Of the
country during the progress Of HIS ex-
pertinent IN municipal street railway man
agement with a scent fare clause handi-
cap Municipal conduct OF public utilities.
though it has been tried in many cities of
various countries. is still in the expert
mental stage and if there are examples
Of great savings TO municipalities and the
instaIment OF better service, there have
also been many cases Of increased ex-
psnse and diminished satisfaction.
The Cleveland experiment has turned
out so far rather disastrousIy. Il has
succeeded IN creating a deficit Of some
thing ike $4,000 a month for the two
months IL has been n operation. and this
loss Of over SL000 a day would seem 10
prove that the Scent street car fare is
not feasible as a practical proposition.
Continued at the present rate Of loss for
a year it would mean a deficit Of $4,000
Under the terms by which Mayor Tom
Johnson is trying his experiment. the uau-
Hicipality must either make the street
car lines pay expenses OF turn them back
to the Cleveland Electric Railway Com
pany. It IS highly probable that they viii
have to be turned back. Mayor Johnson
promised the citizens Of Cleveland free
transfers. but under the new MANAGEMENT
the sum OF $4,000 a month has been col
lected from q charge OF 1 cent for each
transfer.
OF course, Mayor Johnson hates the idea
IF turning the street railways back TO the
original company, and thus frankly ad-
hitting that his experiment in nuniciDal
management was 8 failure. He has soma
dea Of staving OF this conclusion by ad-
vancing the rate Of fare to 5 cents. but
[ would seem that this, too. would Be an I
admission OF failure. for It would be an 1
that the theories on 1
which the experiment were begun were
alse.
We are inclined to think that sooner or
atcT Mayor Johnson viii have TO admir-
lefeat. and this. primarily. because his
heories were wrong. We. as a people. are
lot 3-centers. Undoubtedly we should be
iappy Il We could get things cheap and Il
I the same time good, but the uuaIrer-
BE law Of economics says It cannot be
one An adequate, comfortable. and fast
treet car service. such as the American
uolie demands. cannot be furnished. NE
eheFe. for much, Il anything. less than
cent fares Certainly the experiment in
leveland would go to prove this. and ,
nth the secord-best the public have no
adenoe- Sometimes We hear eomplaints
bout the people who have to stand in
1e crowded street cars. II wouId he
lst as easy for Us to enact A law Ma '
tat of England, say. which provi6es
TAT each public vehicle must seat onIv =
many passengers, thus insuring each
seat but We. with our habits. could J
7t endure it When We have to go any
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
LEMON PIE IN NAVY.
The Pastry Cook Important on the
Battle ships.

Battle ships.
Frrul the Pittssr-rE Gazette-TineS
While recruiting bureaus are doing their
best % get young men 20 enlist for the
navy, with coIored posters designed TO
show the delights Of a jaczie's life and
The educational advantages Of foreign
travel "a McKeesport youth giveS Is the
key 70 the whole situation. This voprr
man deserted from the training ship Con
stelation and was arrested IN Chicago
When asked why be had deserted he
declared It was because he couldn't GET
any lemon custard pie on board shin.
mus stephen PovaIin furnishes a vain
ao4e pointer 20 our naval boards OF st~af
esy. II the enlistment is 10 be kept I'd
10 the regulation number. and II the sa-r-
Ice IS % De maintained al the standard
OF maximum efficiency. immediate orders
should be issued % the pastry cooks on
our pdtue ships and cruisers. In the ya~-
nacuiaT ot the vuigum mobile. thev should
oe Nahaec lemon and instructed 10 con
vert il into pie We cannot afford IN
nave our marines disanecfed or ou- naval
FORCES disorganized because OF a uertv
spirit Or parSimory in the culinary de-
I ar linenJ Make life worth living on our
war SHIPS furnish the men behind the
guns With substantial incentives. LEI then,
-eei that they are not handicapped in a
sastronomic way In other words. Ier rs
have lemon custard pie
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

planted with fair trees Of knowledge:
the books as ripe fruit. waiting to be
plucked- And there are few joys com
parable 10 nnding oneself al liberty in
the midst of well-hned shelves, able 10
pick a book here and another there; to
browse. as It were. in the company Of
the master-thinkers.
Such a privilege was until recent years
the exclusive enjoyment Of the rich. and
for a long period after public Libraries
were founded it was made excessively
difficult for would-be patrons 10 secure
volumes But We soon came TO see that
Il was not sufficient to spread the feast
Of literature for rich and poor alike to
enjoy it was necessary to make the
feast inviting and easy 70 get at, and so
came the Introduction Of the open-shelf
system, which made all men free Of
books The result has shown a vastly
increased use OF the Libraries. and. OF
course, an immense. though incalculabIe.
spread OF popular education
It will be too bad If. because Of the IN
crease in larceny Of volumes. the old sys-
TEN Of guarding the books has to be re-
vived- In an effort 10 prevent this the
reading public that uses the public
Libraries should strive hard. and every
one could help if every reader would. in
the interest OF the honest public. help
the librarians 10 catch the thieves and the
vandais, 30 that they might be punished
for their wantonness.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
Report Too Old

From the PhiladelTllis P,blic Is-iT--.
Inc annual report Of the Interstate
commerce Commission is OF great value
TO statistical students for purposes Of cal
culauon and comparison Its value to
the general reader" is impaired by the
fact that an entire year IS usually con-
sumed in its compilation. and the condi-
uons OF business may so change in thst
ume as 70 make the effect misleading
Ihus the figures just given out from
W asnington relate TO the year ending
June 81. 1907. year Of exceptional ac-
uVlty- They show nothing Of present
cohdiuons- For that we shall have TO de-
p penC upon unofficial compilations until
announcer whole year shall have passed.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
The BattIe Ground.

From the Atlanta Journal
The battle viii be in the Middle West
and the nomination OF Kern. Of Indiana
for the Vice Presidency shows that fact
70 have been duly appreciated by the
Denver convention. The admission OF
Oklahoma and its enrolment as a Demo
cratic State makes il possible for Mr.
Bryan TO win without the vote OF cSS<
YORK or any other Eastern State There
IS no reason 10 doubt that he Will carry
the solid south. including Maryland Ken
lucky, and Missouri.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
PnrIfv of Mhisker..

From the Philaaelphia Press
In the matter Of whiskers. the national
candidates offer a delightful variety
Taft has a mustache. Sherman wears
English sides" Kern sports the fuI
beard OF the fathers. while Bryan. actor
ike. presents a clean-shaven face. When
L comes 70 getting the barber vote there
IS but small difference in the offerings of
these rival tickets. The algebraic sum Of
hirsute attractions possessed By the Re
publican candidates Just about equals
that Of the Democratic pair.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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Please be particular to state In
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The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Some one says the President Will start
a magazine when he retires from Office.
Nj Roosevelt has been accused Of an In
tention TO DO most everything but go on
The lecture platform when he gets out:
and he would be slated for that. we sus-
pect, were there not a snesking sus-
picion abroad that he is rather tired lee
turing US. as Il is
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
The PoPuIist Party.

Prom Che PittsbuEg DisTaich.
In 1872 the vote for the candidates OF
the Populist party was Los. .02s IN 1904 fl
was 1900 Il may amuse some Of the
school children who have reached the
condition OF vulgar fractions to calculate
where the Populist party viii be this year
At that rate OF backward progression.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
Good Roads.

fTom tbs Minneapolis Journal
The Postmaster General has ruled that
rural free delivery will be discontinued
on roads that ars not kept in condition
to be travelled with facility and safety at
al seasons OF the year. The habit OF
plOWing I'D a section OF prairie or woods
and calling It road viii have to be
changed
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
The Trufh-

1eedieted ts the ossiraisal
Weep and Tou weep slsus Is trus ts-iaE.
Ana Enstaes ue Eurk o. whether <s risy
We vi ind that this ~oFld brad sHd deep
VII not join Ia when We zesTv q zeen:
but lansh and sing 70 the gathering crowd
.lla yol y near snea chesT With their voices loud
% ne nan % WOMAN SallT and rar
hho oAn EiFs them pleasure o. LIES hieazayi
"A'-AS''n' u Z SoH4A 4. JOYCE
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
Calling Nnmra

Frcn the Boston Transcript
Tom Watson refuses 20 take a cup Of
kindness for days O. lang syne He calls
his former political yoI1e-felIow "a truck
Ter 10 power, a recreant from pledge ana
promise. calculating. selfshlv ambitious
poiucian. who would betray any friend
or principle 70 win the prize"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
A Grain of salt.

Fron the Chstissooga Tines
Mr.. Taft is wise in receiving with 70
serve the statement Of a Georgia enthusi-
sst that the Republicans nav carry tbst
state Taft is about as likely 10 cary
Georgia as Bryan is to sweep Pennsyi-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Ar Bryan VIII have very little news
paper support IN New York. However.
Judge Parker had practically all OF e.
last time-and what happened 10 him IN
that State was a-plenty. and then some.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
The UunnrdonnhIc Sin

From the St Louis Post -Disratch
It appears that no man IS eligible 10 ths
Vice Presidency Of the United States who
at any time in his life has spoken unfa-
vorably Of Mr.. Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Senator Platt recently celebrated his
seventy-hfth birthday. Perhaps the Sen
ator may yet grow old enough 70 know
better. even IN his second childhood.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

It is said the Republican campaign man
ayers have decided that $4,000 is the
amount needed 20 elect Mr.. Taft II
would seem 10 be I'D 70 a few practical
men" 20 gec busv-on the quiet.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

John D. Rockefeller might have cele-
brated his birthday BY paying the big
fine" says the New York American.
And he might have celebrated It by stand
ing on his head, or sending Miss Ida
Tarbell the assurance OF his undying de-
votion; but he didn't. So what's the
answer
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

II Brazil persists in its determine ton
not TO sell Japan those battle ships. and
Japan persists IN not having the money
TO buy them, anyhow. Capt. Hobson may
Yet be forced to so down BrazIlward.
capture the pesky things by his lonesome.
and present them 10 the Afikado.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

An Il IS beginning 10 seen like old
Tines again The Montgomery Ado
1iser Of recent date. carries an editorial
headed Whittier Are We D-if-ingg'
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Nj Tom Watson appears 10 base his
hopes this year on a general discrediting
OF Nj Bryan, which isn't especially
creditaole 70 M Watson. 10 matter how
you look at II
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
Pleasing Both sides

Found a turtle to-day with the word
BIT visible In its shell markings
what cid you infer from that
mat The turtle was a diplomat"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

A contemporary is worried because II
cannot think Of the name Of Mr.. Tom
Watson's running mate That doesn't
matter. especially Whatever there Is
Of that show, M Watson will be the
whole thing. anyhow
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

What's Jhis7 Pennsylvania not for
Bryant Land sakcs alive.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
In Our RnnraInr Hnu..
Expert Testimony.

suppose wealth IS a great comfort"
said the man who hadn't any
II won't relieve you OF your tendency
20 20, Norry' responded the one who had.
x that's what you're driving at
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

A Pennsylvania evangelist says there
IS holiness IN lung power" This should
establish Chancellor Days claim 20 a
halo indisputa bly,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

scientist says diamonds may be
burned Ike coal" Perhaps. People able
to wear diamonds. however. generally pre-
fer 10 burn their money.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Mrs Peary says she is sorry the Lord
ever made north pole" for her husband
70 go chasing after This probably
makes the explorer feel somewhat like
going out and chasing himself.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Mr. Thomas W Lawson now threatens
70 support Mr.. Bryan Mr.. Bryan should
institute some sort Of quarantine against
things Of this kind
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

How would you Ike 70 be the afika-
do?'' inquiries Mr.. Drlftwood Armstrong
We should think It would be very uncom-
Portable 70 have anybody as suspicious
OF US as some people are OF his majesty.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

IheTe have been thirteen divorces in
the Vanderbilt family within the past
twenty years II there IS any supersti-
ton In that clan the members should
turn over a new leaf now.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

The Savannah Press suggests Mr..
clark Howell for Secretary OF AgricuI-
ture IN Mr. Bryan's Cabinet. provided
things 90 Democratic in November. We
presume this suggestion grows OUT OF
an appreciation Of Mr.. HoweITs recently
demonstrated ability 20 repair his fences
on short notice.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Gov johnson recently urnpired a esme
OF baseball II the gentlemen ever fs n
candidate for the Presidency this pre-
nnlinary training in taking all kinds OF
abuse viii stand him in good stead.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

play golf just as I would take med
lcine, says Mr.. Taft We fear that
remark isn't going 20 make much OF a
hit with Mr.. Taft's friend. Mr.. Theodore
Roosevelt
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

where We want to get there as quickly
as possible. and If We can't sit well
stand
Under our system Of fares. which en-
aoies passenger 10 ride the whole
lensth OF a system for ; cents. and charges
him the same amount for two blocks,
We ride expeditiously. and. or the whole.
eheapiy. The public is not willing to
have the service rendered less efficient
because it pays less money.
And so Mayor Johnson's experiment
sees failure in the near future. It is IN
fortunate, because there is undoubtedly
some good in municipal ownership OF
public utilities. and his failure will give
the whole idea a setback. And. after
all. conditions may be peculiar in CIeve-
land. and the chief thing Of all TO be
is, was Tom johnson the man
10 whom such a test OF an important
theory should have been intrusted?
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Spelibinding did not originate with
Ihonas Jefferson" says a Virginia pa
per Neither did a good many other
things that have been charged up 10 him
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

A six-year-old Philadelphia boy
wants 10 take the stump for TAFT says
the Atlanta Georgian. This may be de-
MED him However. he VIII probably
De permitted 10 vote on election dav-
all right-four or FIVE times. maybe.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Col Guf1ey says he IS still for Bryan. q"
says a newspaper headline Mr.. Bryan
VIII doubtless appreciate this. especially
I Col Gu1ey keeps perfectly stu.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

4 North Carolina minister breaches in
MS sleep We should think this calcu-
lated 70 save considerable embarrassment
all around. at times.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

A near-philosopher says the way 70 Sc
cure an economical wife is TO marry A
rica girl We have no doubt this advice
VIII be approved by all economically in
clined young men, and as many Of them
as are able wiz take Il We susnect-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

Really, II szyscrapers grow much TALL
ef' II VIII be absolutely necessary for
somebody 70 inveDt a practical airship.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
Usually THE CASE


John states that the Thermometer at good
old Highup Park
Is apt TO 90 each day below the fifty.
seven mark.
jim says that down at SlGmber Beach
tAey always have a breeze
And further writes to say Of nights the
people nearly freeze.
It's hot where I am. but my mail one
point distinctly shows:
beyond compare are pleasures where the
other fellow goes.
just SO.
Which would you call the more
notable the prima donna's debut or her
fareweuT''
Her farewell Wouldn't your
Don't know that I wodld- She can't
make but one debut"
Her Reasoning.
That young fellow 7 raet last week.
said the belle Of the beach. must he
worth all kinds Of money
Has he sent you a ton OF vioIets7-'
40 ne hasn't spent cent on me since
OF Course
Hubby viii be mad because I'm late
for dinner"
Well can't you oner one of his stock
excuses
sure / can. It's n poor excuse that
won't work both ways"
HiEh Roller.
Ine good things OF existence
II IS my aim 20 grab
II have 20 Eo % the poorhouse,
III 20 IN a taxicab.
In Our boarding House.
She claims 90 have as much right 70
he piano as l.
What or ftT--
Don't you cali that ue-vee"
Not az all believe IN parIor. social Z
sua. too.
Expert Testimony.
I suppose wealth Is a great comfort o., /
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

This IS the year that destiny has nick
ed out 70 defeat the Republican party.
says Nj Henry Watterson. Doubtless.
M Bryan hopes ''8Iarse Henry" is thor
oughiy familiar with destiny's plans
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
A HIrh RnTrr

TIE good things OF existence
II Is my aim 90 grab
II / have 20 80 % the poorhouse.
III 10 ln a taxicab.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

The Rochester Times voices public sen
timent IN favor Of brevity in campaign
documents. Il says:
1T would pay both candidates TO en-
ploy an expert condenser. one Is sorely
needed IN connection with Presidential
and other state papers. The
Executive who can forbear TO infict % 0G5
words on the American people when 5000
would suftce vii earn immortal famaP
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

The New York National Review points
to the influence Senator Foraker may be
expected TO exert in Ohio Il says:
Senator Foraker is making no noise IN
bluffs and idle boasts as to his return TO
the United States Senate. II he does not
return Ohio viii lose great power and in
hGence and the Senate viii be deprived
OF its ablest member; the country will
miss the counsel OF its greatest statesman
Private overtures have been made TO
the Senator promising him reelection IL
ne will espouse the election Of Mr.. Taft
Senator Foraker is no child. He was at
tackled in the open; whatever overture,
are made to him should be made in the
open They should hurriedly be made. If
the Senator goes fishing this summer
Ohio goes Democratic this fail. II Senator
Foraker IS denied the support OF the Taft
forces. the Taft forces must reckon on
the electoral college with Ohio IN the
other column
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21

TUESDAY. JULY q, 1865.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-21
POLITICAL COMMENT.

Speaking Of the supposed change that
that has taken place in Mr.. Bryau's men
tai attitude toward many public questions
the Indianapolis Star has this to say.
Let US freely admit that all which
Bryan once believed he now disavOws
How long is It since infdelity to immor-
tai principles and the mobile adjustment
OF ones views 20 the exigencies Of the
hour became sure passport to the trust
and confidence Of the American peopie2
Are we 70 understand from the evidence
that Bryan is 50 great and Indispensable
an executive that whether he has any
views or not becomes a negligible matter?
IF Mr.. Bryan should be elected it might
De found that these ideas he has for the
nonce concealed are really only subordi-
mated until such time as he can get into
position 70 put them into effect And
against such a contingency Lloyds' offers
no Insurance"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-09
TOWLE'S SPORTING GOODS STOR $sst a5s a OK wEcr MAIN STREET
PITCHER sTACKPOLE RELEASED
Has Not Shown Proper Gait to Re-
 main a Fixture With HolyOke.
25 WEST MAIN STREET

Pitcher Stackpole was released by Holyoke last night. The big guide has been twirling indifferent ball and has shown no intention of taking a brance. Stack" has been given four chances in the box Twice he lasted but few innings, and two other times, after Holyoke had made a comfortable lead for him, he weak ened, allowing the opposing teams to tie the score and then win. Stack" pitched good ball for Hol- yoke last season, but has not come up to expectations this year Pitcher Jim Whitley, who has been in Hol- yoke since his illness. has reported that he is fit. and ready to play ball. Manager Tighe may give him a chance, now that Stacl;pole has been canned. Kid Mccormick is confident that his case will be settled and that he will play with Holyoke the last of the week. The Holyoke manage ment is not so confident, however, for Nashville is holding the whip at present and is in position to de- mand its own terms.