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The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
In re The Gourd-

One Of NIr. W = B-yanrs enthu-
slasuc admirers has presented him an
unusually handsome. goard. and 0Ir-
Bryan has determined TO have IL fashioned
into a Upper. 10 BE- used for drinking
purposes by such guests as visit him this
summer at Fairview.
We do not know what the political
significance Of such a g5sr may be. but
We do know that a s5u-d IS the most
satisfying drinking implement ever used
by man It IS ancient bur IL has never
been improved upon Tt iz7't f. TO use
for anything else but water. either: high
balls. cocktails. or even beer woul5n'-
taste right when caz6e6 from a Eou-d-
T. is innocent Of voluntary acquaintance
with such things But as a receptacle
from which 20 5uh-5e water, e. E -le
one absolutely satisfying proposition
known 70 human beings
DID you ever drink water from a Eou-E7
II you never have. you have something
coming TO rou-=-1=tE.aE in the way Of
pleasure a-d delight THAI IS 20 be e1vied.
II everybody pz-t'os OF water in this
fashion. the Temperance question IN this
land would 60 a-5sEgi-g for champions
and defenders Il wouldn't need any
PeGp.e would be so glad 20 get their
-li-z-s gaercled VIA the g0urd-and-rea--
water route that they wouldn't care for
drinks q an ardent persuasion. Water
sipped from a gou-d is as much better
than water s.pped from anywhere else IS
Irish potatoes baked IN their Jackets are
better than Ir5za potatoes cooked in any
other s-v-e- Vow. you know how good
# lz-arE II YOU. don't. YOUR case is hope
less. because no one who has ever con
trasred 5ockered Irish potatoes with other
kinds has any doubt of-thei- vastly su-
perior excellence
The Eour5 was surely put upon this
earth for the specific purpose Of furnish
ing man a fl and proper implement from
which to drink Il was evidently de-
signed by nature. deliberately and with
amazing grace afore-housht There goes
with the water assiuuated the-efron
just enough taste Of the gour5 itself
as Is needed to imp-egnate delight with
positive JOY. It coujures up the aroma Of
rew-mown hay: 1t suggests the open
fields and the clover blossoms; It carries
one back TO the old home down on the
farm; If brings mental visions Of lowing
cows Struggling home al eveningtda, It
uplifrs and gives ones thought an opt-
mistic turn; it-oh. well, # you have tried
II. you understand, If you haven't, you
should lose no time
We haven't mich doubt that Mt.
Bryan's gourd VIII come 10 be known
as q regular loving cup ere the sumner
and the fall have given way 10 winters
SHOWS and ice
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
OUT OF TIE GLOOM.

sore tine. when the last tn1st is busted
TIE last rogue chained u3 in his eel.
lie cobTehs again VIII Be dus-ed
Prom on the old-fashio1ed i-kweu:
Some Laura Jean Libbey CT O1sida
WI dip down lcr--rus-cd pen
Because she VIII know that we need a
Coed Old style love story again
sone tine whea tHe ranks Of tax dod-zrs
By J1dicicCs pruning are -hi-ued
Some tl-oe when al wealthy old c16rsrs
In pint have been publicly skinned.
lEen -son-e Wi-zie Collins or Duchsss
All wrinkle a Eoth-es-el brow
And give Us lsre s-crv s,lch as
Nobody has tine 20 write now.
Wher the last holt CT wrath has beer hu-tiod
Against The last ccrrorare wretch.
Wher the last autouohile has ta-tIed
And furnished rhe last so1her sketch.
Then uaybe sCIce Roe o- some B-s5don
WI come tTc2 a cave n the bIls
And wTlte rs bright IN or sd 'un-
But flL Ct the o.d-fasdioue5 thrills.
Some time when the las, probes inserted
Into the last graft swollen PIE.
When the last repUtation's been dlrtied-
Ihe lass nEs of finance made vile
Then maybe scule Hugos OF Lytcc1s
May Wr1te q kind people and plain
Who die rith-well Just win a pittance
OF uutainted honor. again
sone tire when the last tie is zIndsred
Laat holds the last thief 70 his Erafc
When Reform rs last volley has tAuudered.
ice last evil naked fore and AFT.
Nnen Query has msda us last foray
Into tie dark horrors q men.
Nc1t somebooy please write a sto-y
30 We e21 60 resGl1g ssaia2
~. ". Foley.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
Canadian Changes.

From The BrookIyz Eas.s
The whirling Of time has brought Gu
rioUs changes in the relations Of the two
races that disputed the supremacy Of
Canada on the Heights OF Quebec in 1759
The descendants Of Champlain's vov-
ageurs one allegiance to a flag their fore
fathers hated They are loyal 70 Eng
Ish institutions OF government. once
alien 10 them. but which they have
learned to cherish and which they row
largely control through the extraordinary
homogeneity OF their vote in the province
of Quebec And a French premier to
day presIdes over the administration OF
Canada. which his ancestors surrendered
commanding the respect il not the sup
port Of au parties and of all classes
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
Amy Tn.fnrrn DiSgraced.

There should be. # there is not. a way
10 prevent an officer OF the army or navy
accused Of crime from appearing in his
uniform pending ecquittaI or conviction
The spectacle Of Capt Peter C Hams, 5r-
L. s. a. who stands charged with mar-
der most foul a,rired in The uniform OF
his rank while going shackled from cell
10 courtroom is. offensive IN the extreme.
If he be insane. certainly ne should be
stripped Of his unifoYm: and If he be
sane. it is an inrolerable use he is making
Of the uniform as a play for effect
In the vre-chel position he nnds him
self to-day De IS not an officer OF the
army. hut a feIon who has d01bIy dis
g-aced his uniform by cowardice and as
sassua-oa. Possibly there is no army
rule that viii estop him from this mis-
use CT the uniform, but Il there is none.
IS We have said. there ougnt 20 be one
The report that the army proposes 10
raise a fund tor the defense Of Capt
Hams is izcouceva5Ie. There is abso-
Ia-e.y nothing in the case that calls 70.
such consideration. He should have a
fair but speedy TRIAL and then. unless
found irresponsible, receive the punish
meEt usually meted out for a cool and
p-enedita-eG crime L his insanity be
established. The sooner he IS locked up IN
q @adhouse the better for c.vIlzati5n-
And what is said Of Capt Hams IS ap-
rEca5le 10 his brother. held as accessory
before the fact
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
STANDARD OIL CASE.
Dramatic Action os some sort Was
Inevita BILE

EE7C fle NeU E--E P-zr.
The reported determination Of TIE At
toTney General 90 secure a modification or
partial reversal Of the decision of the
Circuit Court Of Appeals in the Standard
Oh case was 20 De expected Since Cys-
ter Bay shed the EIadsoue light Of
Jurisprudence upon this legal rangIe.
drastic actior-1or 10 say dramatic action
of some sor- was quite inevitable Whils
the government prosecutor may not take
an appeal from an adverse decision in a
criminal case. Ee IS az liberty 90 ask the
court for a re-argUmeut OF the cause Z
TIE court decides crzc no re-arguueut IS
called for an appeal may be carried. 10
the supreme Court i necessary from
the Circuit Courts decision refusing a
re-argument To the Iayulan this savors
OF indiscre-iol and delay. and any such
procedure must. OF course distress one
who insists on immediate results
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

ate that il IS the principal cause OF the
annual deficit between postal receipts and
expenditures. But the money has been
wei and wisely expended II It does what
IT was designed 10 do-make the farm
mere attractive TO the farmer-and If il
brings him closer in touch with the al
fairs. not only Of the larger world. but
Of those close about him
L was only a fair and Just quid pro quo
that TIE Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral demanded. that those. the immediate
bene6ciaries Of the rural delivery serv-
ice. much OF the ccs1 of which IS borne
by others than the farmers. should do
their share. IN the rapid growth Of our
government and its resources We have
neglected few things so much as the mat
ter OF roads. aad anything that tends TO
improve these means not only local but
national benefit II is the recognition Of
this fact by the postal authorities and
their wise and far-seeing action in the
premises that Is 70 be commended
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
Not -Caterinr to Inbnr-

trcm the New YORK Post
Mr. Tafts speech seems likely 20 alien
ate stil further the labor element and the
hot radicals Of his own party. especially
those Of the West They already look up-
on the Chicago platform as too ra7c4for-
ary, M Taft IS even less inclined 70 cut
loose and run auUck. By this attitude
ne VIII be strengthened among the con-
servatlves Of the East and the large bus
mess ce1ters Of the West; and among
those who while anxious for reform.
dread Mr. Br-an's propensity for fighty
and 1l-cOns-derad Innovations.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation of yours viii be
Incomplete unless The Washing
ton Herald follows you.
1t viii be like n daily letter
from home
yOu regularly, nad the address
viii be changed as often as de-
sired.
Please he particular 10 state in
each case the length Of time you
desire paper sent TO new address.
Daily, 80 cents a month; daily
and SUndya, % cents Postage
prepaid
Telephone Main 5000.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
FAIR AND CLEAN.
should Be the Campaign Between
Taft and Bryan This Tear.


With 1Ir- Tafc and Air. Bryan as ths
opposing Presidential candidates. the
country should witness clean cam
paigr- Both men have irreproachabIe
personal records Il viii be a hard aeht.
5u- II IS reasonable TO expect that il
VIII be q fair fight This comforting pros
pect is helped on the Republican SIDE
by the selection Of Frank H Hitchcock
for chairman Of the national committee.
Lr- Hitchcock showed remarkable ability
in the preliminary campaign as Mr. Taft's
personal manager. He gave The opposing
candidates q square deal but insisted
with absolute ueEacity thar his candidate
should have a square deal in return.
thereby 6eaoting that he has the quail
ties Of a fighter when a real contest fo-
rights IS necessary. He adapted himself
spontaneously TO the high standards ex-
enplifed in Mr.. Taft's own record. Z q
man Of eqGal dignity and justice is chosen
70 head the Democratic National Com
nittee the country viii be subject 10
graduation
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A Gnnn ON FRIEND.

We tell our troubles 70 our friends in
quite a childish way
Most every friend an ear Will lend 10
what we have 70 say
And one friend gives US valued aid he
is a friend sublime.
One friend that helps TO soothe our yelps
IS old Pa Time.
We love the friends who rally round
when We true friendship need
The friends who stand on either hand
are steadf5st friends. indeed
And one friend should by all be praised
in endless prose and rhyme
One friend that heals and stills our
squeals is old Pa Time.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
The Gould View.

Frozn the Springfield Republican
The George Gould view is that the de-
cision favoriug the Standard OIL COMPANY
again confirmed The American motto Of
fair play" II certainly tends 10 affirm
the traditional Gould view Of fair play.
which is that the corporation wins when
It's head and the public loses when its
tai.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
- WnstefuI -.

Men are so queer" remarked the blond
typhine.
What's new?-' inquired the brunette
stenog.
When my employer has a long letter
he makes me use two sheets Of paper, in
stead Of writing criss-cross-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
gIr. Wrirhf IL Right.

F-uu1 the New York C0mmerciaL
Carroll D. Wright. n an address at New
Hanpshire's home week celebration. con
demned the use OF ''ln these degenerate
times" and whooped it up FOR more conf
dence in public officials NJ. Wright
shculd be entitled 20 a drummers- con
gress button n gold. with the greeting.
smile. darn you, smileI'' in diamcads-
VIZ III Metz kindly take notice?
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

In the South, lynching would probably
be the penalty for your crime. but II the
North yOu are lucky in living IL a com
munity where the law Of the land is
considered sufficient" was the b-iIian.
remark Of Judge 1IulqUeen, OF the New
York Court CT General Sessions. pre-
csdiug The sentencing Of a negro recently.
IN SF--ngheld IL. however. we suppose
the victim would have been presented
with q silver service. your honor.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Mr.. Chain is making a gallant race.
under the Circumstances. We think So
far as the White House is concerned.
however. Of course Chain doesn't expect
70 get q -o1k-i-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
Grocery Gossip.

Z don't know about this candidate"
What's wrong
Hes campaigning in 1867 model tour
ing car
"Ah. he's after -he old-fashioned voters
a 1915 model would look Ike putting on
airs"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
4 Diagnosis

7 think The hoazkeeper has malaria
Nav" commented the senior partner.
he's IN love Malaria doesn't make a
man stand around. staring into vacancy
with his mouth open"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

The very ministers who condemn Wall
street as a gambling hen on sunday take
a flyer IN stocks on Monday" says an ir-
disna-t broker. Even # IL be trae-wh.ch
f. probably isn't, in the ua-l-it IS an CID
argument. and a bad one. Two WRONGS
don't make a right
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

4 Pennsylvania paper says the chest
nut crop this fail VIII be unusually
large" No larger than Is customary in
national campaign years. We fancy.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

While 9Ir- Bryan was speaking at Des
AIoines recently part Of the platform
gave way. But II wasn't part Of the plat
form adopted AZ Denver.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

The Chicago Post inferentiauy predicts
the defeat Of J. Adam Bede for reelection
10 Congress Il never rains but It pours
John Wesley Gaines already lost, and J
Adam trembling IN the balance. Woe IS
US
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

= Pittsburg man advertises 10 sell him
self for S1.0o0 # it is a wife he is looking
for. he would attract more attention By
fixing his price al Ss99ss
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

10 have another think coming TO them.
The New Orleans States. for instance.
has just handed in s. go.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
Jn.r Ahnnf.

When for a theme a poet pines
To write bout.
lis well 20 write about FOUR lines
Beyond a doubt
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
II L.. IL

"A sucker Is born every minute
And when he begins 20 pose as a wise
guy, he's ripe"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Anent The subject Of spanking Cas-
tro." the Birmingham News notes the fact
that Dutch girls are given 10 wearing
wooden slippers. II becomes more evi-
dent every day thas her majesty Of HoI-
land IS the very woman for the job.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
Soulful but Hungry.

You are such a soulful girl"
"Huh?"
I say you are so soulful"
Sure But how about the eats2 I'm
most dead for q snack
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Between Turkey and Morocco, the Bal
kans' annual trouble stunt seems likely
10 be crowded OF the programme this
season.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

a fortune for every oae-q,licz.' is the
heading OF one OF lI-. Tom Lawson g
t-e1z-sd aLyer-se=erts- That's frank.
all right He is exploiting a get-r.ch-
c-z-z scheme
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Why IS il the best bargains are offered
when most Of Us are broker inquiries the
esteemed Houston Post Why. because
the most Of US are generally broke.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Abdul HaTid IS beginning 70 talk
sassy. The next imperial 'haat"
handed out may be an imperial swat"
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

mel melon and smile advises the BaIti-
more sun SIN. unless ones teeth be
false. that would be a rather strenuous
undertaking. wouldn't it,
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25
An Eve TO Biz.

Are you in favor OF revising the cal
endar2"
Well, 7 don't know. VIII there be any
chance for g commission. or fat jobs of
any sCrr2'
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

IL sum IS the name OF the editor % a
Chinese paper says rae Buffalo Times
We presume he IS required 20 live right
down 20 his name. too--hat IS. Il lie
stands in WIKI The government
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Those newspapers inclined to ridicuIe.
the method being pursued by the Demo
cratic National COMMITTEES IN the matter
OF collecting q campaign fuad seem likely
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Under the heading IN usuC-iau.-- the
New York Times Of Monday last printed
ten wedding a1l0unceDslrs- The Times
is determined TO he accurate, though the
heavens fall
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Two Washington men have been bitten
by rattlesuakes recently We have no
doubt Arid Alabama would be pleased
20 secure a few Of our accommodating
slakes.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

For the first time in 25ss years, Greece
has resumed diplomatic relations with
Persia It's enough 10 make Alexander
and Darius turn over IN their graves.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Love IS the poetry Of life says the
Chicago News Some disappointed mar
-ied folks profess TO think il only
Ife's nea--poetr1-.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

The Prince Of Wales failure 10 visit
the United States IS a great sorrow 10
our rapacious souvenir hunters
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Wouen's hats are TO be smaller next
season In size--or price
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

a New York woman committed suicide
Just after reading a story in one OF the
-1-ceIr magazines recently. This is ur-
d5rstECGaaIe. i1 e. measure. any way.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Ar Roosevelt has been elected "a
be-cEer in the Middle Temple over in
dear old London Until he finds out what
that means. 1Ir. Bellauy St0-er viii re-
f-ain from committing himself
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

And now The Sultan Of Morocco is q
statesman cut Ct a job Evidently. this is
10 be a bad year for the Sultan business.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

same old Bryan" says Congressman
LCcEWo-th- Same youthful Nick
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

Charles I Hutchinson. the ever-5e1-aI
desk clerk al the RaleiEl. is E-a-.oGs-y
accepting the congratulations of his many
friends. he is The happy and proud fam
er q Robert L. a -e7. rve--=-p5--E ar
rival IN his household Mother and son
are doing vel
The Washington herald., 1908-08-25

TUESDAY, AUGUST % 1905.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-07
COUNTESS Wins SUIT.
Sister OF Harry Tlaw Granted
Divorce Proceedings
PRACTICALLY UNDEFeNOED
Che Was Formerly Miss Alice Thaw,
Of Pittsbura, and Married the earl
Of Yarmouth a Few Yea Aso-Gase
Hearing Lasisd only Nan Hour,

London, rCJ, i, Sin b.ve, Harness,
president u tao divorce court. Aas
granted the Countess 81 (armuuta
who VAS Alss Ance I.AN, %, rn,s.
burg, a decree uuluiyiG6 "y. ",druage
" Tho Eari vi larmouta.
Tne case Mas heard "a private,
At the umo uXeL tor Lae commences
mSnt Ot tae pros 5edinEs e,cD Que not
actually engaged On tde yasc "as 81
cludcd from tHe court io,"
The case Was practically undrtcnded
and the hearing lasted to- only haii an
lour.
The countess. attirei Ia u tashiona.
bic black gown, was present, bu, IAo
Earl OF Yarmouth was no. n court.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-07
BACON AND CLAY PROTEST.
AZ to Departments Spending MonSI
Not Appropriated

WasSinctou. Feb G---WhCn the $40.
lions Of the argent deficiency RppNI,
OrlatIou bill rotating to executive de-
partmcnts Was reached In the senate
Tuesday Mr. naOu ot Georgia tn
ouircd concerning the operation ~ tho
law prohibiting executive departments
from mourning liabilities for which Ap,
preparation Ia not made,
Mr. Hale explained that the law ~
1906 had malc such prohibition,
but no Sddcl there u an execution lr
favor OF the war department and navy
department hits exception ne hoped
would also be Gone away with
Senator Clay ~ Georgia condemned
the appropriation ~ between NOoo. 200
aud $4,000 400 for tho navy depart.
mont In this hil' tor pucposcs not pro.
yidad for by law,
Mr Hale declare hat there always
had been dofcIcurlcs. and that
there always viii he ITO regarded
them Ak Inevitable
Mr.. Clay persisted In his opposition,
and sald that he would not hc snrprlS.
cd to soc tho appropriations for the
navy reach sl75. 600 600 annually. nc
CordIng to tho rate o. increase going
on now lilo also predicted that with
In ten years the cXpcnycs ~ tho post
once department Wouh be Increased
to t?9j OoO 400 year All ot tho
deficiency appropriations complained
Of In connection with Unauthorized cN'
pendiures we're retained In the bill
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-07
RUMoRE0 RAILWAY CHANGE.
Atkinson Lire May Get Macon and Biz.
mnaham Road

Macon. Ga. Feb. 6--There is talk
in railway circles that the Macon and
Birmingham may become the property
OF the Atlanta, Birmingham and At.
lanttc and thus become part OF the
mileage Of the system.
The idea has struck favorably with
the business men OF the community,
Cor 1t would mean new opening to the
vets through Atlanta, new opening
to the sea at Brunswick and a route
TO the coal heds through Birming-
ham.
Their els no stronger reason for the
rumored change OF ownership than
the fact that the Old Colony Trust TO.
now having large interests In the Ma
con and Birmingham, also has large
interests in the Macon and Birmiug-
ham and Atlantic. 1t is certain also
that some change must be made that
will cause the Macon and Birming-
ham to earn more for It's owners. II
is a certain fact that railway managers
concerned are casting about In efforts
TO find greater uses for the Macon and
Birmingham than have heretofore eX'
listed For years the road has not been
the most desirable property and tho
strongest reasons put forth are that
the line Is cut on from great deal tof
business through rs present form Of eX'
istence.
The Indications are thai those who
are interested will make early efforts
TO secure changes which will mean
more commercial advantages to tho
limo
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-07

Tracy cry. Tenn Tsb q oas
hundred GDJ my iniaerI sDploy~ ~ ~
the TsnBssssS Consolidated Coal CON
pAhy ~ Traoy CITY. sen, Out On q
slrike tuesday morning friday the
company disebsrFra eight OF ten men
uho had been attempting 70 orEanias
snIon. and th1s Vas ne sHuEs NJ
The strike after tae compAsy haA 20
fiaed 10 rslhstAts me discharged msH
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-07
Costly BlazeS at Trenton, n. j.,
and Berlin, N. h.
TOTAL LOSS OVER 100000
y Berlin Flremen Had Unusual Elk.
pertepes, Three FireS Breaking Out
In DIHStsnt Parts Of the Town at
About the Same Time.

Berlin, N. H, Feb. 1.-TWO sepa-
rate ftes in the business section OF
this town, which burned Tuesday
aigtht and early Wednesday morning,
were controlled after Ave hours fight
ing, during which time the entire bus
aneHs district was threatened, burning
a. they did, at both ends, and an ag-
Eregate damage estimated at 100000.
was caused.
Although controlled shortly after !
o'clock the buildings continued ablaze
nntil after daylight. Numerous shifts
In the wind accompanied BY increas
cd strength kept the firemen from two
outside cities, who had been sum,
mOned to help. on their mette to pre-
went a further spread.
The Green block, in which the blaze
originated, which was occupied by
husiness houses as well as shelter for
atty tenants and the Berlin National
bank, were destroyed by the fire at
che lower end OF the town and six ten
nont buildings, several blocks up Main
street, were burned by the second
Gre. The two nres. burning at each
end Of the town, alarmed the local
.O6Scials and help was summoned from
Portland and Lewiston. Me-. the only
engine in the town having broken
down during the early stages OF the
MrO.
while the attention OF the fremen
Mas divided between the two ORES. a
laird broke out some 500 yards up
Neain street in the boot and shoe es-
AabIishment OF J. g. MArrier.
The MarriSr store was located In a
building situated In the center OF a
nest OF tenement buildings and before
control was gained over the flames
ave Of mhheDO had been completely
destr6yt