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The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
SENATORIAL VETERANS.
Stewart and stephenson Dispute the
Title of David Harum."

From the Springfield Republican.
The title Of the David Harum" Of the
Senate is in question. The friendly con-
/ Itestants are Senator Stewart. OF Vermont,
and Senator Stephenson, OF Wisconsin.
These two gray-headed but nght-hearted
old men form the most picturesque pair Of
chums in the Senate to-day. Senator
Stewart, who is eighty-two. is the oldest
man IN the body. Senator Stephenson,
who lacks a few weeks of being seventy
nine. is Just a little younger than Sena-
tor Allison, of Iowa. who Is the second
oldest Senator and who passed his sey-
enty ninth birthday some little time ago.
But Senator Allison Is weighed down by
ill-health and the thought of coming
campaign. while there are no two men in
the Senate who are enjoying themselves
more these days than Senator Stewart
and Senator Stephenson. Despite their
combined 1G1 years, they seem as young
in spirit as "A pair Of boys.
The other day Senator Stewart and Sen
ator Stephenson were kidding" each
other In the lobby and swapping observa-
tions. Each told of his younger days and
+ the modest wages. such as ST. s14. or Slt
a month for which he had worked Sena-
/ tor Stewart declared that he had felt like
! a rich man when his pay as teacher
was raised to $16. In the course OF the
/ talk Senator Stephenson invited Senator
Stewart to go on camping trip which
/ the Wisconsin Senator makes each sum
/ mer IN the northern part OF his State
the northern part of said being pretty
much his own property. Stephenson ex-
plained that he had a tent which had
! been given him by Gen Phil Sheridan
/ in IS. but when Stewart asked if there
Were any floors to the tent Stephenson
I replied disdainfully that there were not
/ and that they just laid fresh green bOughs
/ Stewart then wanted TO know II Stephen
/ son was going to do the cooking, 10 which
Stephenson replied that there would bt
good cooks along but that he had beer
/ able 20 cook in his day and that he could
/ take the Vermont Senator 10 the very
/ spot In the woods where he had cooked
his last batch Of biscuits about fifty year:
| ago. Yes" replied Stewart. and wee
I probably find those very biscuits petri
/ fed. D"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
VIRTUES OF THE WOOD CUT.
Superiority of Dying Art to It's
Cheaper Successor,
From the New York Medical Journal


From the New York Medical Journal
We are glad to learn that the Associa-
tion Of Women Principals Of the public
schools Of New York has taken Up GER
tain important questions connected with
the care Of school chiIdren's eyes. Phvsi-
clans have for years been convinced OF
the deleteriOus effects Of the maddening
glare given out by the glazed paper which
is used in books. when il is thought de-
sirable 10 illustrate them with half-tone
engrsvings. In some foreign publications
We ind half tones handsomely printed on
paper which is almost, If not quite. unob-
jecti0nabie so far as glare is concerned.
oar French and German exchanges. for
example, afford ample evidence Of this.
Many Of the' half-tone engTavings are.
in a high degree. artistic, and they have
| the advantage of presenting undeniable
reproductions of Photographic pictures.
with all their good points and all their
! bad ones. For all that however. we pre-
fer wood cuts for most purposes. Where
are the half tones that present such lucid
depictions as are TO be found for In
stance, in the old wood cuts of "Sappey's s
Anatomy" But the wood cuts must be
Of a high order Of excellence. and TO
whom shall We turn now for such work
/ in wocd-cutting as we were accustomed
/ TO A few decades ago? Doubtless, a few
accomplished wood engravers still sur
/ vive. but their numbers must be steadily
diminishing. Wood engraving alas. is Al
most a lost art AS a rule. an engraving
on wood is more expensive than a half
/ tone block. and doubtless that fact will
stand in the way OF a general return to
the wood. but it ought not to prevent our
+ taking all practicable steps to safeguard
the Children's eyes
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
The Magnntes in LniI.

From the Chicago Evening Post.
SO YOU people put a couple of mag
mates in jail on heavy fines, did you?'
asks the investigating reformer.
Yes, replied the native. we fined
them the limit; they wouldn't pay. and
we put them in cells"
That's a good example"
is il? Within two DAYS they organ
lied the prisoners guards and 1ailers
into the International Penalty Company.
issued s50O.O00,009 in bonds paid the fines
OF all the prisoners. left us with a mort
gage on the jail and the courthouse, and
stuck the surplus money in their pock-
cts"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Honsinr o. Dinlomnts-

From the New Orleans Pieayune.
1t IS not necessary that the embassy
buildings at the leading capitals should
be immense palaces, but It is essential
that they be worthy Of the country. They
should be so furnished and provided with
servants that they can be used as the
residence and the Office of the ambassa-
dor and his private, as well as his official,
family With such provision made, II
will not concern the government whether
or not the candidates for diplomatic hon
ors are men Of wealth or not. provided
only they are men OF proper capacity.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Practical.

He said he cared not who made the
laws II he could write the songs
He must be OF the artistic tempera-
ment"
Perhaps. But. then. you know. there
is more money IN songs than In laws,
and no court can declare them unconsu-
tutionai"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Of an uablemlshed peach crop was not
an idyl a romance. or a legend.
OF course we don't say that the safety
of the peach crop means cheaper peaches;
It probably doesn't Some good and SUI
noient reason for boosting the price viii
be found we have no doubt. But that
it isn't to be laid to Jack Frost Is the
truly wonderful thing.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Whenever you get Boni de Castellane
and Helie de Sagan OF your mind and feel
inclined to turn Up your nose at things
French. stroll up to the park IN front OF
the White House and take a look at
Rochambeau on one corner and Lafay-
ette on the other. 1t win make you feel
better
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
All in "A Name.

"What do YOU puJ on the rabbit when
you cook it," asked the innocent young
lady.
oh any kind Of standard hare dress
ing, replied the sophisticated one.
The very idea exclaimed the young
lady. before clever and quick-witted
friends had succeeded IN bringing her
a diagram of the Jest.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Taking 1t Easy.

From Tie Kansas City Star.
When Judge Gray. Of Delaware, said he
would not run for President he did not
mean that he would not continue to jog
along in an easy lope. He merely meant
that he did not propose to get all out Of
breath in a race that seems 10 have the
appearance of having been fixed.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

him with pride. say
ing he is their George
Washington (Taylor).
He was born in the
State IN 1S49, was ed
ucated at the South
Carolina University,
Columbia, s. G.
When fifteen years
old, young Taylor,
filed with martial
spirit. entered the
Confederate arm y
while stil. d student
at college. He sery-
ed a few weeks with
the South Carolina
State troops, and then
enlisted as a private
in Company ID, First
Regiment, South Car
Clina Cavalry, eeTV-
ing as a courier until
the war close e @
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Wanted Pusher.

What did the new neighbors come to
borrow noU2"
They wanted the lawn mower"
rs that aU?"
THAT was all they spoke about but
think. from the way they stood around.
they would like to have borrowed my
husband 10 run It,"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Give Them a sole.

Talking about soulless corporations
''Yes?"
Makes me wish We could do some
thing"
WHAT"
Turn them over to the shoemakers'
Union.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
4 purfnt.

Il jump up and down when I'm fright
ened. declared the New York girl.
i can imagine your jumping up" re-
sponded the Boston damsel, but I think
the law of gravitation must be responsible
for the alternating descents."
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

"Hurrah for Bob Evans! He retires
to private life without taking a quarrel
along with him" says a Southern con-
temporary The point is we'll taken
And it is all the more reason why Con-
gress should have permitted him to take
the title of vice-admiraI along with him,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Ono of the snring signs.

And now the gay housecleaning germ
Politely takes its base.
And everything is upside down.
Man hardly. when he comes from town
Can recognize the place
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
HOrrOrss

I've owe something to the proprieties.' -
How now?r
Fans and plumes are all very we'll,
but no manufacturer has right to put
out a brand of Merry Widow axle
grease"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Lucky for Them .

How do you find yourself this beauti-
full spring morning.
Il don't have TO find myself I am not
lost"
"Ha, That will be good news for your
creditors"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Perhaps the punishment Of Col Stew
art may work as counter-Tritant
among the colored brethren sore because
of the wholesale Brownsville discharge
That might help the Taft boom some in
certain States and doubtful localities just
now.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A CAUTION.


We've had a little sun,
Oh, Spring. since you've begun.
But pish!
We wish
You would cut out the hailing,
And snow.
You know
That is with you a failing.
Some pretty days we've had.
But other days were bad.
With glee
We'd see
You do away with driZzle.
We'd not,
/ WOt,
Have Spring become a fizzle-
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

To the Richmond Times-Dispatch re-
marks the Atlanta Georgian "Oh, well,
you know the old saying, The way to a
mans heart is thru his stomach We
desire TO know if the Thnes-Dispatch rec
ognizes any such old sasfng?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

It appears that Yukon mining stock is
now selling for about One-half what Mr..
Thomas W. Lawson advised his fol-
lowers to pay for ii recently, This clear
~ entities Mr. Lawson to another halo.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Missed an Opportunity.

From the Los Angeles Times.
Newport missed an elegant opportunity
to give another monkey dinner while
Prince de Sagan was in this country TO
act as the guest of honor.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Very had Form.

Don't you know this Is a love match? o.
demanded the duke of his lawyer.
We'll my lord?"
What do you mean by quarreling with
the ladys attorney"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

If Gov. Johnson really said ne would
have a Presidential nomination. or moth
ing, at the hands of the delegates at
Denver-and we doubt that he did-it viii
convince a lot of people that he is too
young for leadership this time. anyhow
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
On the Ground Floor.

From the Cleveland Leader
Another man has found a way TO make
gold out OF scrap iron. As In former in
| stances. he let's a few friends with money
in on the scheme.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
StinlHIuK.

I'VE hope 10 hear the speaker at his
best"
Then you'd better put a barrel Of cod
fish on the platform. He's a graduate OF
the grocery school Of oratory."
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Leslie NJ Shaw appears to have
avoided lot of useless trouble says
the Chicago Record-Herald How? BY
trying TO cause trouble?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Representative Taylor. with the historic
name of George Washington Taylor.
comes from Alabama The residents Of
the First district Of Alabama point at
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
The TcnIcncr.

Botanic verse is now the bill.
That is no hocus.
Each poet lauds the daffOdil,
Also the crOCus.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

a Cracker State contemporary calls on
Mr.. Clark Howell to come out for Hoke
Smith for governor" or course, Mr.,
Howell Is one OF the very best fellows in
the world and all that, but. really, we
don't believe his wings have yet begun
to spTout!
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Ought TO Wake Up.

From the Topeka Capital
The johnson men think they can beat
Bryan. An alarm clock doesn't cost
much, and the johnson men ought to have
one.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

The newly elected governor of Louisi-
ana is to be escorted to the place of
his Inauguration by fifty Of the prettiest
girls in the State. all dressed in white
shirt waists and other customary sum-
meT regalia. Who wouldn't prefer that
to a lot of brass buttons and brown
khaki fastened 10 a regiment or two of
tin soldiers2
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Kentucky Republican delegates are
slow about getting together. says the
Terre Haute Tribune This is quite dif-
ferent from the Tennessee brand. Down
there it required a squad of policemen
to keep them apart
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Tnder HIS Thnmh.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Speaker Cannon must sometimes think
he is the one who has Congress on MS
hands.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

How much does it cost 20 keep a hen
q year?' asks a farm journal We think
a good deal depends upon the nearness
/ of Mr. Columbus Washington Abraham
| Lincoln Smirs most notorious place Of
abOdF
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

A contemporary notes that Capt Hob
son recently lectured in the West on
| An imaginary war with Japan. Sure;
imaginary war is the captains long suit
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Mr. Richard Croker knows how to make
himself solid with his Irish friends, all
right Every time he wins a horse race
1t is over some English sport.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

The Jacksonville Times-Union's recent
remark "Hades is here and now" was
met with an approving chorus all over
the United States. We had no idea so
many people were on TO Jacksonville's s
style like that
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

The Columbia State inclines to criticise
the Presidents English" The State
will be careful how It criticises his
Irish" however.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

A New Jersey woman wants a divorce
because her child can't stand her hus-
bands face. We suppose it Is too much
TO hope that this may be the initial step
in the dissolution of the firm OF the
nearly-funny Newlyweds
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
OCT Upon Him.

What is a parlor socialist
"A fellow who thinks he has IS good a
right TO the girls affections as you have -
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
wide difference.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch,
Democrats maintain that the high tariff
is a crime but Republicans deem it a
simple duty
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

A noted football player is said to be
suffering from overstudy- Overstudying
what2 The records, measurements. and
probable achievements of prospective cp-
pOnents?
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Ella Wheeler Wilcox thinks Plato
didn't know much about love- says the
Baltimore sun. SuH he didn't plato the
same style Of audience the lady does.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
4 Gentle Hint.

From the indianapolis News.
Certain of the Senators are once more
courteously reminded. It seems, that it Is
my army and my navy.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
No New Thing.

From the Ohio State Journal
But IL the Senators weren't mad at
the President. 1t would be more Of a news
item
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

The thing for May TO do now is to sit
right steady in the boat.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
HUMOR AND PHILOSOPHY.
From the Nashville American
Exemplary.

Exemplary.
lie always showed d smiling face.
Full well he played his part.
He never played "a horse for place
Nor broke a maiden's heart.
4 model man he was indeed
a dummy. nothing more,
To show the latest style ia tweed
Before the clothing store.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

sort Of thing is one Of the penalties OF
greatneEs-and. as Dom Paul is dead. per
haps he won't mind it.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Spring Novelties

oh, for something new"
Something new?"
Yes. Say, for instance. like planked
Strawberries or shad shortcake"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

THE girls of our city are all spring
pOems,i says the Chicago News. Last
spring, probably.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

A Kansas City man who recently ran
for alderman sWears he didn't spend
cent during the campaign. Unfortunately
for the moral Of the story, he brought up
the very rear end of the procession.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

"Oom Paul Kruger's nephew was ar
rested for larceny in Spokane recently, g"
says a current news item. Oh, we'll; that
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

A cable says "the Austrian Emperor
toasted the Kaiser Under his august
breath he doubtless roasted" him.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12


Or. T. Ginsberg, of Berlin, Germany,
who is accompanied by Mrs Ginsberg,
and is making a pleasure tour of this
country, is al the New Willard.
Mr. Ginsberg is an extensive cotton
cloth manufacturer. and has mills in
Southern Poland. Speaking Of Germany's
business condition. Dr Ginsberg said last
night that every line Of business was dun
in Germany.
president Roosevelt. next 10 Emperor
William. is the most popular and most
talked-about man in Germany. Why? Be
cause he is SO patriotic, so quick and
alert and ready 10 render the country a
service.
THE relations between Germany and
England. thanks 10 the good work Of
the newspapers Of both countries. are as
Stunning a more cordial aspect. There IS
considerable commercial rivalry between
both countries. which never fails 10 pro-
6uee friction And the relations between
Germany and France are also growing
more friendly. There are a number OF
French students attending the Berlin
University which is a significant fact. It
is the first time since the war between
the two countries that French students
have matriculated I'm Berlin
Germany must have a strong navy TO
protect her growing commerce. It
is not to be a navy for aggressive pur-
poses. Its mission is to protect and to
defend against attacks and insults
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Gov. Conner, Of Alabama. who is here
to attend the convention of governors, IS
at the Riggs Speaking about PreSiden-
tial politics in Alabama. Gov. Conner said
Alabama would instruct its delegates for
Bryan, and that he would be nominated
and elected. Gov. Conner said he thought
the Republicans Of Alabama were di-
vided, and that two sets Of delegates
would probably 90 10 the convention.
Business in Alabama is dull" said the
governor. which Is due to a great ex-
tent. to the speculations in private and
commercial life, which have brought
about lack CT confidence in business
affairs"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

/ sort of thing is one OF the penaitles OF
/ greatness-and. as Dom Paul is dead. per
| haps he won't mind it.
The thing for May TO do now is to sit
right steady in the boat.
Whenever you get Boni de Castellane
and Helie de Sagan Oh your mind and feel
inclined to turn Up your nose at things
/ French. stroll up to the park IN front OF
I the White House and take a look at
Rochambeau on one corner and Lafay-
ette on the other. 1t win make you feel
better
To the Richmond Times Dispatch re-
marks the Atlanta Georgian "Oh, well,
! you know the old saying, The way to a
mans heart is thru his stomach. We
desire to know if the ThnesDispatch rec
osnizes any such old sasing?
/ It appears that Yukon mining stock is
now selling for about one-half what Mr..
Thomas w Lawson advised his fol-
/ lowers to pay for ii recently. This clear
/ ly entities Mr. Lawson TO another halo.
/
! Mr Richard Croker knows how to make
himself solid with his Irish friends, all
right. Every time he wins horse race
/ IT is over some English sport.
Perhaps the punishment Of Col Stew
art may work as counter-iTritant
among the colored brethren sore because
of the wholesale Brownsville discharge.
That might help the Taft boom some in
certain States and doubtful localities just
now
/ --------------
The Columbia State inclines to criticise
the Presidents English The State
will be careful how it criticises his
/ Irish. however
/ A contemporary notes that capt. Hob
son recently lectured in the West on
! An imaginary war with Japan. Sure;
/ imaginary war is the captains long suit.
]
A noted football player is said to be
suffering from overstudy- Overstudying
what? The records, measurements. and
probable achievements of prospective cp-
ponents?
The newly elected governor of Louisi-
ana is to be escorted to the place of
/ his Inauguration by fifty Of the prettiest
! girls in the State, all dressed in white
shirt waists and other customary sum
mer regalia Who wouldn't prefer that
to a lot Of brass buttons and brown
khaki fastened 10 a regiment or two of
! tin soldiers2
Kentucky Republican delegates are
slow about getting together" says the
Terre Haute Tribune This is quite dif-
| ferent from the Tennessee brand. Down
/ there it required a squad of policemen
! to keep them apart
How much does it cost TO keep a hen
year?' asks a farm journal We think
a good deal depends upon the nearness
/ of Mr. Columbus Washington Abraham
| Lincoln Smirs most notorious place Of
abode
Ella Wheeler Wilcox thinks Plato
didn't know much about love" says the
/ Baltimore sun. SuIl, he didn't plato the
same style of audience the lady does.
A New Jersey woman wants divorce
! because her child can't stand her hus-
bands face. We suppose it is too much
TO hope that this may be the initial step
/ in the dissolution of the firm OF the
nearly-funny Newlyweds
A cable says "the Austrian Emperor
| toasted the Kaiser Under his august
breath he doubtless roasted him.
!
a Kansas City man who recently ran
Efor alderman swears he didn't spend
Eceut during the campaign Unfortunately
for the moral Of the story, he brought up
the very rear end of the procession.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24
snortinE Gossip.

It's a grim fight between those-four lead
ing American league teams, but the race
between Detroit and St. Louis is the
grimest.
The Topeka papers are saying that Jack
Henry is to return to that city. He is still
catching and pounding the ball for Sioux
City, however. 1t would seem a foolish
thing for Holmes to let go of Henry.
Lajole is being harshly criticised by many
Of his home fans and some of the Cleve-
land papers for not making "a better show
ing with the team which Cleveland thinks
ought to win the pennant, At the same
time some more considerable friends are de-
Tending Larry with the argument that he
Is never given a tree hand by the owners
of the team; that II allowed to exercise
his own Judgment like other managers he
that Lajoie is not a great success as a
manager and that the Cleveland team lacks
fighting qualities, but that doesn't affect
the fact that no manager can succeed when
constantly interfered with by owners or
others.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24
CHICAGO AFTER WOOL CLIP
Growers Committee Reports Windy
City Is Anxious for DiR


CHEYENNE, wyo., July 23.-(Special)-
The executive committee Of the National
Wool Growers association will convene
in Cheyenne next Thursday morning to re-
ceive the report Of a committee sent to
Chicago to confer with the bankers and
others business men Of that city relative
to the establishment there Of a great wool
warehouse, capable OF storing one-half OF
the wool clip Of the United States. The
committee was warmly welcomed and
highly encouraged by the -Chicagoaus, and
it's report is expected to result in the execu-
tive committee taking definite action look.
ing to the erection OF the wool warehouse,
which will be conducted on the plan Of that
recently built in Oman