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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

When the Japanese fleet welcomes the
American fleet off the coast of Japan
there will be enthusiastic ''banzais'' by
Uncle Sans blue jackets and equally
earnest 'hurrahs' from the Mikado's
sea fighters. The occasion will doubtless
be one of the happiest of the experiences
of the American feet during its world
Sirdling yOyag.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

On the 31st of December last the
stock of gold in the treasury of the
United States was $685., 957, 319. On the
18th Of last month it was 81 ,OO9, 1881, 352
During the same time the stock of gold
in the national banks has increased
from sos, 29S,OOO to $21O,9O7 900. In
European banks there has been a similar
accumulation of gold. Their aggregate
stock at the end of last year was ST.
93S,O00,00O. Now it is $2,242, 100000
Following the stringency of last year,
financial institutions all over the world
have been gathering in large stocks of
money of final redemption. 1t is inter
esting to note that there is so much of it
ON hand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

Stalks of corn seven feet high are re-
ported from Alaska. What about the
ears? Stalks count, but ears go them
H'one BETTER
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

The discovery that inhalations, of oxy-
gen stimulates athletes temporarily and
enables them to break records will in
sure complaints of doping after future
contests and probably lead to the adop-
ton of regulations governing the use of
stimulants. Perhaps there may be two
records hereafter, one with and the other
without the stimulant.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

The number of idle freight cars is
growing smaller on all the railroads of
the country, owing to the increasing de-
mand for rolling stock for the movement
of the crops. In a comparatively short
time the cars of the railroads of the
United States will be quite fully en-
ployed, and this activity will give a lift
to business in general which ought to
have a beneficial effect throughout the
approaching winter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

The experience of the crew of the
stone barge Baldwin, which capsized
while in tow from Sturgeon Bay to
Manitowoc and dumped her deckload is
an arraignment of those who We're in
charge of the tug. 1t is said that the
fate of the barge was not known on the
tug, which continued to pull her over
turned consort through the seas after
she had capsized. There should be closer
relationship between tugs and lows, so
that conditions may be communicated
and assistance promptly extended in case
of trouble.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

Navigation on the Atlantic coast, and
for steamers bound back and forth
across the ocean, has been made safer
by the success of the revenue cutter Mo-
hawk il finding and destroying a par
ticularly dangerous derelict which has
been endangering steamers and sailing
vessels for many months. No service
that revenue cutters can render exceeds
in value work of this kind, as it safe
guards human life as well as property.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

When the last census of Germany was
taken, in 1905, the population of the
Empire was stated to be 60,641 ,27S. The
Statistiches Jahrbuch just issued says
it is now 63,O17,OOO. Many people have
emigrated from Germany since 1905, yet
the population has handsomely increased.
In 1871, when the empire was founded,
the population was 4O,997 900. Ger
n,any's increase in wealth has been not
less remarkable than her growth in
population.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-24

standard of citizenship and patriotism
providing the party of construction
and enlightened citizenship remains in
power.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
Faithful Rand

II Mr.. William Jennings Bryan should
ever be elected President of this great
and glorious republic and there are
countless people who hope he may be. he
ought TO give at least one dinner at the
White House in honor OF the Bryan
Birthday Society. Of Chattanooga. Tenn.
This band Of faithful Bryanites was or
ganized eleven years ago. just when Mr..
Bryan was recovering IN a measure from
the sharpness of his defeat by Mr. Nc
Kinley. and at the time Mark Hanna
and the Republican stalWaTts Of that dav
were preparing for the martyred Ohioan's
inauguration. II was IN this season OF
Mr. Bryan's disappointment that the
Chattanooga society was gathered to-
getber to dine sumptuously IN the Ne
braskan's honor. Meeting about the fes-
tive board on the heneree's birthday. Il
was resolved to regather on each
succeeding birthday until one OF three
things happened-Mr. Bryan's election
his passing away or the blowing OF
Gabriers trumpet.
Earnestly and enthusiastically has this
society kept faith with itself and the
standard it set UP eleven years ago.
Through the second Mckinley campaign
II stood true. which was not hard. per-
haps. Through the Parker DAYS. when
Mr. Bryan's political prestige seemed on
the wane. the Chattanooglans shouted
louder than ever their hurrahs for the
peerless leader" There has been no lull
In their leyaltyi no pause in their labor
of love. Each annual dinner has been
marked by some special event; Mr.. Bryan
has been present at many. IL was at one
Of these affairs that Mr.. John Temple
Graves invited Mr. Bryan to nominate
Mr. Roosevelt for President.
Bryan talk is or the grow these days
Mr. Henry Watterson, shrewd observer
and astute politician, thinks the Ne
braskan will be elected sure, IL opposed
by Mr.. Taft. Mr. Bryan feels great con-
fidence in himself Thousands of friends
throughout the Union are beginning to
sit up and take notice. That IS why, in
this hour and at this time. we call at
tention to that band Of faithful Chat
tanoogians, Like Napoleon's "Old Guard"
they may die. but they never surrender.
And II their chief gains q victory, we
want him to remember these ever loyal
ones.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
The Trick Watchdop

From the Saturday Evening Post.
The Congressional Story TelIers' Club
got together as soon as Congress met.
organized for the session. and heard some
Of the tales the members had gathered
during the recess. The relations between
the Treasury Department and the banks
in New York. said a member. remind
me Of man 1 knew out In Missouri. who
bought an Airedale terrier pup Those
are smart dogs, and he trained his TO
do all sorts of tricks. including carrying
buckets and baskets in his mouth. and
going 70 market, and all that This was
supposed TO be good watchdog. but one
night my friend came home very late.
He met a burglar coming out of mis- house
loaded down with loot, and the trick
watchdog was walking in front of him
carrying a lantern"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23

A call for tariff reform has developed
into a widespread demand that is all but
Irresistible at this very moment The
urgency OF the demand will make IT al
together irresistible in short while.
What is the administration going to do
about IT. What Is Congress going to do2
This is 4 big. burning. business question.
Il is assuming more formidable proper
tons every day. 1t cannot longer be sub
ordinated. deferred. put aside, or trifed
with. II must be taken up. not hurriedly,
but deliberately. impassionateiy and hon
estly, and in businessnke way. II viii
never be adjusted properly unless politics
be kept out OF It. Partisan settlement in
Congress along the right lines is impossi-
bic. IL would be impossible with either
party in power.
The country has been surfeited with
platitudes and worn out Of patience with
broken promises. The sincerity of the
Republican assertion that the tariff will
be adjusted after the next election might
not be so generally questioned but for
the vivid recollection Of an equally brave
assertion made before the election four
years ago. The word of partisan leaders
is good for nothing when the tariff Is at
stake
But how is the vexatious. pressing Ques-
ton of tariff revision 70 be taken up?
How honestly dealt with for the general
good? Through a commission OF experts,
by all means. President Roosevelt himself
proposed this plan originally. bur allowed
It 70 lapse. Senator Beverage has been
championing the idea for some months,
and Senator la Toilette now comes for
ward with bill Of his own Incorporating
the principle IN substance. The commits
sion plan contemplates the creation Of a
commission Of exDerts-outside experts
they should be-who will go into the
schedules and report such changes and
adjustments as viii meet the changed and
changing needs of the country When
this commission has completed its work,
Congress should b. cailed. IL not In ses-
sion, and a bin framed and passed with
the commissions expert knowledge and
skill as its basis. Then we might hope for
a tariff act that would really meet the
country's needs and be reasonably free
from favoritism OF oppression in any
direction
The President win 90 well to recommend
a tarin commission. And Congress viii do
well TO heed the recommendation.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS.
Better Than for Years-The Outlook
In Indiana


From the Indianapolis News
That there has been. in the last few
years, something very Ike a revolution
in public opinion Is apparent. In 1904 It
looked as though the Democratic party
had been wiped out Of existence. With a
majority Of $4,000 against it in Indiana.
the man who should have said that the
Democratic party might hope for a fairly
equal contest with its great adversary in
1905 world have been thought insane. And
yet from every part of the country there
are reports OF serious Republican disaf-
lection. On the other hand. the Demo-
Gratis are united as they have not been
for years, ard they are becoming strong
" convinced that they can regain this
year much Of their lost ground and pos
sibly elect a President.
The people this year are going to In
sist on the nomination Of the best men
by both parties. The past weakness Of
the Democratic party makes it necessary
that it should put up the best men,
while the present weakness of the Repub-
lican party imposes the same necessity
on It. The Republicans in Indiana-and
certainly in Marion COunty-are weaker
than since 1892. On top of il all, it Is to
be said that the Bryan scare has largely
died out Many people do not like or adj
mire him. and very many do not trust
him, but there is none of thai fear that
was so important a factor in Bryan's
previous campaigns. We have had an
education IN radicalsm which has rather
allayed the old fears
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
LESSON FROM HISTORY.
Spells System Had Its ORIGIN I'm E1-
ecutive DictatiOn.

From the Norfolk Yirginiau-Pllot.
II was not Andrew Jackson. but his po-
HucaI fOaL Martin Van Buren,. who
svowed the doctrine that ITO the victor
belongs the spoils-' Il was only after his
removal Of the bank deposits had been
censured by the Senate as usurpative
that Old Hickory began 10 act on the
theory that the patronage Of the govern
ment was personal perquisite OF the
Executive; and Il was not until he en-
tered on the course OF debating his sue
cessor that he entered on the policy
which resulted in organizing the Federal
.Oficeholders into partisan machine. No
man was spared who did not give adher-
ence 10 the administration. and the va
.cancies were filed with sole regard TO the
willingness and ability Of the new ap-
pointee 10 help along Van Buren's cleo
ton II was this which caused the de-
lection of the strongest contingent OF
Jaekson's original following and though
Van Bure1 was chosen. the system Of bar
gain and corruption thus inaugurated
sounded the signal for the downfall Of
that influence which had seemed Omnfpo-
tent The answer was. The union Of the
good men Of all parties for the sake OF
the Union Constitutional Democrats.
Federalists Wings. all rallied against
the Tennessee-New York combine. The
new formation included Calhoun. Clav.
Webster. Tyler. White. great leaders of
heretofore opposing factions Van Bureu's
administration was predOOmed 10 failure
jackson had run counter 10 the sentiment
Of the country in debating the succession
and by prostitUting his own powers 10
that end The next election administered
a sweeping rebuke 70 the conspirators. TO
the spells system. and 10 Executive
usUrPation. Even Tennessee revoItad
against her favorite son. Only that once
IN our history has the President sought
10 establish a dynasty. II Roosevelt IS
wise, he viii profit by Jacksons expert
ence and shun his example.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
Lahors AnneaI 70 the RAIN,

The American Federation OF Labor has
a perfecl right 20 appeal to the ballot
box FOR a redress Of such grievances as
its members feel they have ground TO
complain OF. Whatever may be deter
mined by the ballot IN this country is
lawful, and manhood suffrage Is one of
the strongest weapons in the hands Of
the working classes. With the expedlency
q political action on the part OF trade
unions we have no concern That IS a
matter they are fully competent to decide
for themselves. as they have in the past:
sometimes for and as often against the
mixing OF unionlsm with politics. Where
legislation Is involved, however there Is
no reason TO condemn any lawful method
OF bringing pressure to bear on legislative
bodies IN order to obtain the passage of
measures ameliorative of conditions I'M
Just to manual workers. Nor is ii rea-
sonable 70 condemn the use of the work.
ingman-s ballot 20 punish legislators
whose acts meet with his disapprUval
That is what the ballot was given him
for, and II Is absurd to brand that use
OF It as dictatOrial or impairment
the Federation desires to have enacted.
there IS much difference of opinion. Pres
ident Roosevelt and Mr.. Gompers have
parted company. so the story goes. on
two propositions strongly urged by the
latter-the legalzation Of the boycott
and the exception of labor unions from
the injunctive process. Both these propo-
sitions involve a principle repugnant TO
the American Constitution and TO the
whole spirit of Anglo-Saxon jurispru-
dence-the principle Of the equality of
all men before the law. Mr. Gompers
would have the trade unions and
their members set apart and exempted
from the operation Of laws and prohi-
billions which would still apply to the
remainder of the community.
Mr.. Roosevelt has declined to indorse
either Of Mr. Gompers' proposals, and in
this we believe he VIII have the support
OF the great majority Of the American
people Yet ii would be a mistake to
suppose that Mr.. Roosevelt. or the Ameri-
can people. fails TO recognize that the
trade unions have just cause Of com
plant regarding both judicial and legis-
lative action The abuse Of the injunc-
ton has been notorious. and there are
possibilities in the judicial application OF
the Sherman antitrust law that may
well give the officers Of trade unions seri-
Gus concern. But the proper remedy for
these evils Is a just modification OF the
laws. and not the exemption of specified
classes of citizens from their operation.
We feel that Mr.. Gompers has laid
too much stress on the importance OF the
boycott to the trade union movement
That movement, as he rightly says, has
accomplished great deal In the ameliera-
ton of industrial conditions affecting
the worker. and It is destined to accom-
plish a great deal more: but how much
OF its achievement is due to the boycott
One of the strongest props of union eff
forts 10 better the wages and other terms
of employment of worklngmen Is public
sentiment. TO which strikers have time
and again appealed with success. We
think It may truthfully be said that the
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
BREAKFAST TABLE CHAT.
ON the Detroit Free Press
AMBITION.


AMBITION.
I've an ambition. I'll tell you about Il,
rs not 20 attain a position OF fame.
Believe what / say, you've no reason 10
doubt H.
I don't want TO see in large letters my
name
No. that isn't il.
] am free 20 admit.
Ambitious l am. but not 10 be great:
just want 10 CO.
To place that I know
And dig worms for bait.
Yes. Tn ambitious. but not for great
riches,
Not for social position or glory Ike
that:
But I've an ambition for greater JOY.
which Is
To go where I know the big pickerel
are al.
No, glory or fame
Are not now my aim.
don't want TO be the big man OF the
State;
] just want 10 20.
To a place that I know.
And dig worms for bait
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
Why Not Visit CHM,

From the NeS York Tribune.
In visiting the Dominion Of New Zealand
Gas it will probably do) and the Common
wealth of Australia and then the Empire
of Japan our fleet VIII be successfully the
guest Of the two great powers which are
TO share with the United States the domi-
nance OF the Pacific. II win not be IN
fitting if it shall also visit a port OF what
may at present be described as a great
country and people rather than a great
power-the most populous nation seated
on the shores OF the Pacific. with perhaps
the greatest future possibilities.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
Authorlties and puhIio Gambling.

To-day the Capital Of the Nation. the
home of Theodore Roosevelt. President OF
the United States, who STANDS for law
and order and right living. will give it.
self over again to a shameful orgy of
public gamblingl
At the very gates Of the city. almost
within the shadow Of the Capitol and the
White House, crowd Of professional
gamblers. commonly called bookmakers.
will be found engaged In their disrep-
utable business-carrying it on openly,
brazenly. and dehantly-while the shame
faced authorities, watch the demoralizing
proceeding. confessedly helpless and I'M
potent
When II is all over. three weeks hence.
If the guardians OF the peace OF this com
munity intend. as it seems. cowardly to
surrender. If they throw up their hands
and advertise their inability TO cope with
the disgraeeful sltuation-when the races
are over and results summed up. It viii
be found. as for years past. that the
Capital has suffered incalculable damage
in business and in morals. from which 1t
will not fairly recover until the blight
comes again.
The Washington Herald. for one. does
not believe that the authorities are so
pitiably weak and powerless under the
law as they fancy themselves to be- 1t
cOmmends the stand of Commissioner
Mcfarland in insisting upon an attempt.
at least, TO do something in en- agrees
sive and determined way
Such a stand all around would mean
not only attempting TO do something. but
doing it. 1t would mean dealing with the
Benning crowd in their true character
as disreputable marauders. common gam
blers. suspicious persons entitled to no
quarter. 1t would mean dealing with
them as the authorities dealt with the
petty handbook men last summer. and as
small offenders are dealt with right
along.
But instead. apparently, il is to be the
policy, as heretofore. to stand in awe OF
the personages who conduct these gam
bling orgies.
And all this at the Capital of the Ma
ton, which should set an example TO the
country at Target
For a decade. at Internationally just
before the spring or autumn racing meet.
as now-some ruling on a demurrer. some
hair-splittIng decision Of lower or
higher court has served TO perpetuate
this demoralizlng business at Benning.
The movement OF the authorities against
the gamblers has been half-hearted at
best II Is not so half-hearted at this
time, thanks TO an aroused public senti-
ment. but still falls far short Of what the
community has a right TO expect.
Possibly, n the President should get his
mind on the disgraceful situation and
send for some one IN authority-send for
him and say the thing ought to end. and
ne wanted Il to end-there would be less
fear in official quarters Of treading upon
the rights" of the bookmaking black
legs and their allies. Indeed. we are sure
Il would end. way would be found to
end it, and at ence. The authorities would
then discover. as they should have dis
covered long ago. that common gamblers
have no rights" entitled to consideration
or respect.
Let us hope the President will get his
mind on it.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
when Peace VII Come.

From the Wall Street Journal.
Our people need rest, and peace. and
reinsurance. President Grover Cleve-
land. Yes; and all Of these blessings will
come 70 the people just as soon as more
secure standards OF fiduciary responsible
ity ger the mastery OF Individual greed.
SO that people need not lie awake O nights
with anxiety about their banking deposits.
their investments. OF whatever else they
may have intrusted 70 the stewardship
Of others.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
Score One for Congren..

From the Springfield Republican.
There viii be no veto of the "In God
we trust bill Mr.. Roosevelt will bow
gracefully to the viii of the people who
disagreed with him II should not be
overlooked. perhaps. that at this point
Congress scores its only and most ex-
traordinary victory over the Chief Elk
ecutive up to date
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
THE IMMORTAL.

Since ny soul and are friends
l 80 laughing on NY road:
Whether up or down II wends,
/ have never felt my load.
For the winds keep trys. with me,
And the stars share In my JOY:
Meadow, hin OF sky OF sea,
I create and ! destroy.
Hope or fear or bliss or woe
Fits shadow oa the sod:
Life and Death perpetual flow.
Underneath them ! am God.
Smaller than the smallest part,
Larger than the moving Whole;
One IN the divided heart
Ard the Universal soul
Silent. deathless centred fast.
Ancient. uncrcatod. free.
I cane not 70 birth at last.
bniYerscs ere Of ne.
-Ellen Glasgow. IN Ha<Dsrs Magazine
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23

unions stand to lose more than they gain
IL they put forward as one of the prin-
cipal doctrines of unionism the legitimacy
Of the organized boycott. Public opinion.
save on rare occasions. viii not approve
the boycott. any more than it does vio-
lence. and the unions must preserve the
good win of the community or their cause
Is lost
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
He Could Prove II,

What was his excuse for not meeting
you last night2"
He said he was run down by an auto
mobile on his way 10 the appointed
place"
You didn't believe any such yarn as
that did your
sure, I had 10. You see. he was in
the hospital when he told It to me"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23

From the Louisville Courier-JouruaI
In short and in fine. the editor OF the
Courier-Journal knows but one way to
play the game Of politics. and that is 10
place the cards fiat upon the table. face
upward and 20 say 20 each and every
conner. Beat that. you son-of-a-gun. and
you beat me-
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23

China is the worlds politest nation. II
apologies to everybody" says the Dallas
News. II must be something Of a relief
to Turkey not to be at the foot OF the
class any longer
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
a Wonnnn,s Hat

Saw something neat and modest in a
spring hat to-day"
What was il likeg'
It's main features consisted Of 81 900
tips shipped from feather busters, fes-
toOns OF tin cans all around. and an ele-
CANT lace curtain effect al the back"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23

H'oa The PhiladelDhiA Record

Irooa The Philadelphia Record.
Protection cannot be taken out OF poll
tics. but the tariff can be- little over
fifty years ago the country had a revenue
tariff, and neither political party men,
toned the subject in its platform. The
tariff was out of politics. But protection
is invariably a political issue.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23

From the New York Herald.
So many prominent men and societies
are pablicly discussing socialism that the
socialists cannot complain OF a lack Of
advertising. Free speech is a good safety
vent.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-23
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE QUALIFYING CLAUSE.

TIE RSahAH INV tA-ASS~s
I saw that meat
Had dropped In price;
Was glad to greet
Such tidings nice.
And then things took another hue.
Important news, IT said. IF true"
] read that coal
Was falling fast.
And thought my roll
Might longer last;
But ] had cause my haste 70 rue,
Important news, it said, III true
When news looks good,
Read to the end,
And then your mood
May change, my friend;
Here is the line that makes us blue:
important news is this. If true