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The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

tubercle bacilli have gained foothold
The writer cites the recent case Of a man.
fatally stricken with pneumonia while
apparently in perfect health. who was
literally forced out of hospital and back
into his tenement lodging because the
presence Of tuberculosis was discovered.
He died three weeks after the pneumonia
developed.
Such conditions seem almost incredible,
for, as -. P. D." observes, "As for
danger of contagion from these cases, it
can only exist when fear and Ignorance
abound" Yet precisely those conditions
prevail in the metropolis of the western
hemisphere, and we do earnestly be-
speak a more generous recognition from
philanthrOpists of tho claims of those who
are struggling to stamp out the disease
which now takes such a frightful toll OF
human life and happiness.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
CLAM0R FOR NEW LAWS.
Perhaps IL Would BE as Well to Re
peal Some Old Ones.

From the indianapolis News
Probably it is true that the Hepburn
law needs to be amended. But we sug-
gest that it would be well first TO try
what can be done ub5er it in its present
form. Nothing will be gained by piling
statute on statute. amendment on amend
ment No one can consider the present
situation without feeling that We have
too much law already This is proved
by the fact that many Of the reforms
demanded can only be accomplished by
the repeal or amendment Of laws already
in existence. We are asked TO amend
the Sherman antitrust law, TO amend the
Hepburn law. and everybody knows that
our currency and banking laws are the
main obstacles in the way os currency
and banking reform. And then there is
the Dingley tariff. which every one, ex-
cept, Of course, the standpatters, admits
10 be most unsatisfactory. This constant
and persistent clamor for new laws is
most childish, and it comes from men
who have no apprehension whatever OF
the nature and function Of legislation, OF
OF its relation to the social order. When
We think OF what Congress Is and of the
| hardly more than average ability Of the
men who compose it, We can only marvel
AT the sublime cOnhdenCe-COn1denCe that
amounts almost TO superstitiOn-in its
ability 20 order the affairs Of the people
better than they can order those affairs
themselves.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
\ Word 10 Certain phnan,hropists

John d. Rockefeller now appears in a
new role. II is not probable that his
popularity viii increase in consequence.
The New York Times tells the story
thus,
Because john =. Rockefeller has withdrawn his
support from the committee on the prevention of
tuberculosis Of the Charity Organization Society the
relief work which the committee has been doing is
TO bo discontinued The work which was begun by
the committee last year as an experiment was made
possible by fund Of $4,000 contributed by eight
New York men.
"Of these Mr.. Rockefeller was the first and
largest contributor pledgng $3.50. This year he
has declined 10 renew his pledge and has given no
reason publicly for Withdrawing his support. The
other contributors 10 the fund we're Robert S.
Brewster, s. 500 Andrew Camege 81 O00 Harvey f.
FISK. $500; Edward s. Hardness. 5000; John s
Huyler, 500; Y. Egert Macy. Sl,0oo, and Grant 3.
schley. S2H0,"
An annual contribution of 1880 from
Mr.. Rockefeller means about as much 20
him as an annual contribution of a few
cents to the average man. Yet he de-
clines to part with this sum a second
time. even to make possible the progress
Of a work which all real lovers of hu-
manity. assuming that they are well in
formed, viii declare is of primary i'm
portance. We have no disposition 20
quarrel with Mr. Rockefeller because of
the character of his other benefactions.
The money he has given to the cause of
education doubtless has resulted in a vast
amount of good of a certain sort. al
though there may be considerable ques-
tion as 10 the wisdom and desirability of
training the mind without doing anything
10 ameliorate conditions which render
possible the awful death rate that now
results from the ravages of consumption.
Any one who doubts the vital need of
every force that can possible he applied
IN the campaign against consumption in
New York may be enlightened by read
ing a letter. signed y P D. In a re-
cent issue Of the same contemporary from
which we reprint the interesting Rookie
feller story. In this letter il is asserted
that the charity wards of all the private
and general hospitals in the city. by a
ruling Of the board of health. are closed
to patients. however III they may be
from other diseases, in whose systems the
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
THE REPUBLICAN CONTEST.
Significance of Conflict Between
Progressive and Reactionary.

Progressive and Reactionary.
From the Ksnsas City Star.
In some respects the contest leading up
10 the Republican nomination for Presi-
dent this year will be even more interest
ing. possibly much more vital 10 the fu-
ture Of the nation, than the contest be-
tween the two parties after the nomina-
tons have been made and the platforms
adopted. Tn this party preliminary the
rank and file Republicans are called upon
To face new issues. Never before in the
history q the Republican organization
has the rivalry Of candidates for the
Presidency been based on such momen-
tOus questions as those that underIy the
conflict now on Letween the progressive
and reacti0nary wings Of the party. These
questions are more than economic: they
pertain 10 the essential morals Of the ma
tion-to its future stability and social
equilibrium
A new Republicanism has been brought
about. The people Of the party as a
whole have supported the Roosevelt ad-
ministrauon admirably, and they have
aligned with them many former adher-
ents Of other parties If the President
were eligible for denomination. no one
would contest the honor with aim-not
any more than in 1894. when only a feeble
attempt was made TO introduce a reac-
tiouary candidate in the person Of the
late Senator Hanna.
But with the President out Of the run
ming, an attempt VIII be made TO re-
verse his policies and restore the old or
der of things. The rank and file Repub-
leans cannot as they did in other pre-
liminary campaigns. look on with COM
parative indifference await the finish Of
the game, and then rally 20 the support
Of the winning candidate This battle
will be Won or lost by the people, not by
the politicians. tt is up 10 the voters Of
the Republican party 10 say whether the
policies Of the present administration
shall be continued. through the nomina-
tiOn and election of q man who is pledged
To them, or whether they shall be re-
versed through an administration headed
by one who has either opposed them or
has refused 10 declare in their favor, in
order TO secure the support OF those un-
friendly TO the new order Of things.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
why Germans Come Here,

From the Philadelphia Record
The effort of the German government
to turn the tide of German emigration
in the direction of the German colonies
has been baked by the stubborn good
sense Of the emigrants. They know
where they wish 10 go and why. They
prefer America before Africa. Ninety
per cent Of the whole number 60 to the
United States. Canada, and Brazil-mainly
20 the United States. In good time there
viii be as many Germans in America as
in the Fatherland. They make good and
loyal citizens. and those who are here
and have tasted the sweets Of free self
government and of enlarged individual
opportunity hold out continuing induce
ment for more to come.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

When a jury had filed in for at least
the fourth time, with no signs of COM
ing TO an agreement in the bribery
case, the disguised judge rose up and
said, q discharge this jury"
At this one sensitive talesman. stung
to :he quick by this abrupt and ill
sounding decision, obstinately faced the
Judge.
You can't discharge me. judge" he
retorted.
why not?" asked the astonished
Judge
because" announced the talesman
pointing To the defendants lawyer
Tn paid by the man there,"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
THE FLEET TO THE PACIFIC.

Straight through the thick of the driving brine
slammiug aside each roaring crest.
last but one in the weather line.
Bouud in haste for the clamoring West.
We note what the Admiral has 10 say
Where the Flsgships signals wink and burn,
And keep an exc on the shearing spray
From the ram of the Next Astern.
An the night long Full Speed Ahead
Stares from the dials down below:
All the night long bue SPARKS and red
Sv1r1 from the humming dynamo
And the clsng and clash Of the swinging steel
With the stcalthy surge Of the urisond steam
Make a giant sympbcny, harsh, unreal
As the noise G! a perilous dream.
Shadows Ait and form in rank
Cross and shudder and disappear;
Csirls Of smoke from heating crank
Try the s0ul Of the engineer
Three reYoutiOns-a5arh0aTd screw.
He gives the wheel the ghost Of a turn.
For tis creeping Up-Rhich will never do
The ram of the Next Asten.
Now overhead the sky blurs pale
phantom squadron rides the SEA
Warm rain dTipa from the bright hFidge-rail.
Seven bells ring from weather and lee;
All day long through storm or sun
Round he rim Of this whirling ball.
TIL the Flagship tells that the cruise is done
With the signal Easy Alll'
Army and Nayy Life.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
MORE INsANIrY PLEAS

Yes, judge, of course the vault cracked
You see, I got the chance
Or made the chance, 20 be exact,
Twas all planned I'm advance
1 meant 10 go 10 Mexico.
Where all pursuit were vain;
But I'm entirely blameiess, though
Just then 1 was insane.
Yes. father. you say what is true
When you observe that I
Did what I knew I shouldn't do.
Yet lay your switches by.
For, though I did play hockey. pa,
'Tis plain, as you should see,
Dementia, Young America,
Just then afflicted me-
Sure, Bet your neck I poked dat guy
And shaded up his glim;
/ had some new brass knucks to try
And so I picked on him.
Because I thought such easy game
! mightn't find again;
But fine me? Dat would be a shame
/ had "a brain storm then
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Not So Bad as We Seem.

From the Philadelphia Press
The phrase, "The country of the dol
lar" has hypnotized Europe long enough.
and even too many Americans accept Il
as truthful statement of American
ideals, It is not, and case after case
could be cited Of great men abroad sup
posedly imbued with the European in
difference 10 mere money whose whole
lives were examples Of the other thing.
IL they could but see themselves as they
are. there would be less shrieks about
the money-mad Americans.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

~ ttlt LtiS hnti
and French HUI
guenots, W hic n
fact is account
able for his ster-
ling qualities
He inherits his
fathers ability as
a statesman, who
served as speaker
Of the Connect
cut house Of rep
resentatives. and
later represented
the Third district
IN Congress.
Senator Brande-
gee is a college
bred man, and al
though a close
student, he found
time 20 indulge i'm
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
TIDINCS OF THE TIMES.
From the Kansas City Times.
HINTS TO NEWLYWEDS.

From the Kansas City Times.
HINTS TO NEWLYWEDS.
We wished TO furnish up our home
And all things cheap 20 get.
So first We swiped a brakeman's cat.
For that was carpet
We "sicked" our mastif dog upon
peddler that we met
The mastih was quite hungry. so
There was seller-et
And then a hobo came along
And told a story sad.
We let him tarry for a while
And thus a lounge we had.
But as the vagrant ate too much
We thought we would retrench.
And did invite our friend the Judge.
SO then We had the bench.
We took from him his high stlT hat
AS soon as he arrove
And kicked in II a good sized dent
So We might have q stove.
And 1t was such q splendid stove
AS ne'er before was got.
For but enc look upon il made
His judgeship w0ndr0us hot
Yes he so quickly got so hot
II broke up all the fun,
He cried; TN show you that this bench
Cannot be- sat upon"
And then We hailed a constable.
VINO hailed us 10 the court
And that hale judge on us did hail
Abuse in his report
But our good friend, old Farmer Greene
May his crops never fail
To town that day had brought some has
And for as furnished bale.
Now TO young couples free we give
These hints how 10 TetTenCh
With this advice. BE careful how
You sit upon the bench
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Mr.. Bryan Correets a Rumor.

From the COmmOner.
Mr.. Bryau's friends will please not hold
him responsible for such paragraphs as
that which has been going the rounds of
the press recently. to the effect that his
daughter would be delegate from Colo
RADIO, and put him in nomination Mr..
Bryan's daughter, Mrs Ruth Bryan
Leavitt lives in Denver, but she will not
be delegate and will not put him in
nomination
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

The Dayton News thinks we admire
Senator Foraker. So we do. He is fight
er for what he believes to be right, and
he talks right out In meeting. We ad-
mire all men who do that, and we often
agraa with them
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
women In Business Lie.

From the Louisville Courier-Jo ouI7asL
Americans are considered the most
highly civilized people on earth because
the men are more completely enslaved by
their women. The Spartan women who
made bowstrings of their hair, were nc
more potent factor in the military
achievements Of the Spartan men than
are the American women in the com.
merciaI achievements of American men.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
There is every reason 10 believe that
the japanese government now fully un-
derstands that no Oriental laborers will
be permitted to settle in any white man s
country and that, so far from an ex-
eeption being made in favor Of japanese,
the coolies of that nation are regarded
as much the most Objectionable of all.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

About the time that a man makes up
his mind he understands women. he gets
a sudden jolt 20 remind him that he does
not, says the Montgomery Advertiser
When ne finds out il was a set of furs
and not few handkerchiefs she wanted
for a Christmas present. for instance.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Anxiety Among the Faithful

From the St Louis Globe Democrat.
Many Democrats are asking If any part
of that 100000 is to be spent for rail-
road tickets to Denver for the benefit of
the faithful who do the whOOping. It
will be a hardship even with free tickets
to travel so far TO witness a sure-thing
performance.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Looks Like 1t.

IT happened in the sideshow, she weighed
ass.
The fellow was 2 conjurer who did some
clever tricks;
The lady popped the question: he didn't
understand.
At least, pretended not TO. Now was that
slight Of hand?
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
A FLATTERER.

There was man in our town
And he was wundrous wise
When people asked him for the truth
He always told them lies
An artists daub he'd loudly praise,
A poets halting verse,
And If he named snOthers faults,
he said they might be worse.
IN Just this way he won all hearts
All henehmen to his side,
And history declares he held
An Office till he died
Birmingham Age Herald
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

The New York Sun wants to know
why government deposits should not
draw at least. nominal interest from
national banks" Parties who expect to
sit still and wait Senator Aldrich's reply
should stock up we'll on provisions, how
ever.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

The New York World is willing, nay,
anxious. to pick out the Democratic nomi-
nee and conduct the campaign. The
World had the lions share in doing this
suffered
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Mr., Bryan Is proceeding in a proper
way to bring about harmony inside the
Democratic party, His lately developed
love of duck hunting doubtless raises
him greatly in the estimation of Mr..
Grover Cleveland
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

man Of good judgment, lawyer,
and a statesman Is Senator Frank Bos-
worth Brandegee Of Connecticut. The
Senator's ancestry can be traced back
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The 18th OF April will be raw and dis
agreeable. The National League pennant
race will begin on that day.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
He,n g Tsed fn M

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
Hereafter whenever a Washington troll
ley car jumps the track. just lay il on
Loeb
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Did it ever occur 10 .'tha most august
deliberative body on earth" that a sure
way to curtail the number OF graduates
at Annapolis would be to CuTtan the
number Of anpointments thereto?
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

"A lecturer in st. Louis said he was
surprised a President Roosevelt" ac-
cording to the Cleveland Leader That
must have been a long time ago, how
ever Nobody is ever surprised these days.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Consolation.

From the Atlanta Journal
Another good thing about this prohibi-
tion business: The women haven't got
anything to make EN- want to vote now.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Prom the Boston Herald.
The Ohio Democrats are again whoop-
ing it up for Judson Harmon. A good
man, but what's the use?
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Nnt for Mnrnhv-

Mr. Murphy-Oi want to buy a pair of
gloves
Clerk-Here's something I believe will
just suit you. It's a suede glove.
Mr. Murphy-Niver begorTa! Oi want
irish gloves SWade gloves. indade,
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Tie Post-office Department has decided
that big Coon" is not a fit and proper
name for a certain Alabama office. Why
noe change it TO Large Colored Gentle
man p"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

In ST. Joseph, Mo. It has been discov-
cred that a dead man is on the city pay
roll and has been for years. Even IN
Philadelphia they content themselves with
merely carrying that class of citizens on
the voting lists
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Admiral BrOwnson never loses his
head" says a contemporary. A circum-
stance due entirely, perhaps, to the fact
that that sort Of thing has rather gone
out OF fashion.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

The German Emperor has ordered all
royal automobiles TO run at reduced speed
hereafter. His Spanish majesty viii re-
gard this as a mollycoddlish proceeding
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Down in Gnwgy.

'Brudder Jones am humane man."
How Gomez"
lie done druv forty miles to git some
whisky to rub a hoss VIII"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Chattanooga boasts a railroad that hasn't
killed anybody in forty-seven years. 1t
is 10 be hoped Il will never take it into
its head to make up for lost time
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Harry Kendall Thaw, after a year and
a half in the Tombs. has begun to grow
a SOUL" says a New York contemporary.
Thought those girlical writer's were TO be
barred out this time
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

George Dixon was one Of the gamest
and fastest Of fghtefs in the squared
circle. but he couldn't knock ont old John
BarleycOrn. Dixon IS down and out for
good now, and old John is still cham
peen"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Now that it has been decided not TO bar
Three Weeks" from the mails, three
weeks should about mark the life of its
popularity.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

An Arkansas paper thinks ''the country
has a right 10 the Presidents advice. :"
Well. what's the kick? The country gets
Il all right. all right, doesn't Il?
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Brother, hit the line hard,
Give It the gaff;
Save. we beseech. your regard
All for the stHff.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

It is conceded that 'Marse Henry Wat
terson is the original John A Johnson
man. He has the satisfaction of know
ing that his discovery made quite a hit
too
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Two short weeks more and Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt viii have annexed her un-
speakable count.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

road TO travel, but Wonderful Washing
ton will do its best 10 make things pleas
ant for him when he finally arrives.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

When every sin is righted, and there's
nothing more to probe, what shall We do
20 entertain our Mr.. William Loeb?
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Mr., George NJ Bailey. Of Harmless
Houston. will visit this city soon, COM
ing by way Of Birmingham. Atlanta, and
Knoxville. That's a long, dry. and dusty
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Running Mntes.

why should bin and COO be coupled?"
why not?"
Bill and sue would be truer TO life as
il is actually lived "
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

"Stuporous melancholia' is to be the
plea in the Thaw case. That's something
new, anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Mr. Bryan Is still being counted out
by those who just won't count
il any other way anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
Good Intentions.

Busy times on de Hades highways"
How dat. brudder?''
'Deys fXin de streets whilst PAWN
materials am plentiful"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
I'm Ycnr Adnge.

WHY don't you propose to him, Va
nessa?"
Il don't like to."
Brace up. Faint heart never won fair
gentleman"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Messrs. John Sharp Williams and David
De Almond have made it all up. and
probably love each other nov as much
as they never have before
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Miss Prettglrlg
"Wen. Cholly?"
Would you be angry If I wanted TO
kiss you?"
why. no; don't see how you can
help wanting to
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Banker Heinze Is in a pickle, which /.
no joke
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

When MI Justice Harlan talks Of war
with Japan. he forgets that the fleet is
armed with eight pianolas and 800 copies
Of the Presidents message.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Mr.. Roosevelt should thank his lucky
stars there wasn't Mr.. Roosevelt in
the White House when that famous
round robin arrived from Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
4 Friendly word

Now girls. fashion demands slender
ness
I'VE know it."
But don't get slender over night, even
If you're able to. Be artistic about H.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Evidently the weather man hasn't
learned TO write it 1903 yet
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

The Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania has
refused 20 permit the reopening Of the
Hsrtie case, thus affirming the opinion
of sanitary experts everywhere.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

Executions are still few laps ahead
Of assassinations In Russia
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13

The Earl OF Yarmouth is scheduled to
return 10 corned beef and cabbage as a
regular diet.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-13
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THAT OLD aUEsTIoN.

There was a man In our town and he
was quite a case.
He jumped into bramble bush and badly
scratched his SAGE;
Forthwith he sought barber shop. The
naughty barber said,
The while his razor he did strop, You
shave yourself some times. dor your"