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The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
a Sample OF Irony.

From the New York Post
Intelligent foreign observers watching a
great American party in the process of
choosing Of its own free will It's Presi-
Dental candidate received an interesting
object lesson yesterday in the doings OF
the Republican National Committee. A
Taft Senator from Massachusetts, figur-
ing as the representative from the Philip
pines: two paid Taft employees sitting for
North Dakota and Alaska, and the sala-
ried Taft manager. Hitchcock, voicing the
needs OF New Mexico lent precisely that
broad cosmopolitan air to the Taft boom
Il so sOrely needs.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

ton Of the man. Here comes an investi-
gator, however, and finds that one Will
lam Lynch, Of Virginia. was off,
cially commended and freed from taxes in
1877 because he was the father Of thirty
four children! It rs claimed that Lynch's
official recognition by Virginia started
an anti-race suicide movement in the
Old Dominion that is evidenced. even in
this day and time. by a large section Of
the F. F VS.
We protest against the continuous nag
ging of the President He is nearing the
conclusion Of al least one section Of a
most distinguished career. No doubt he
sometimes feels like adopting the motto
of his enemies. and saying. Let me
alone"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
THE MATTER OF COURTESY.
BY THE OPTIMIsT.

At a recent meeting in Philadelphia.
a meeting in which only men were pres
ent, a speech was made on the subject
of courtesy and one Of the speakers re-
lated an instance In which he had given
up his seat on a car TO a lady, and had
not received a single thank YOU in re-
turn. He was rather irritate6 at the
incident. and intimate6 that he was real
ly half sorry that he had Inconvenience
himself.
1t is very evident that this gentleman
does not realize the true, inward mean
ing OF courtesy He seems TO have con-
fused II in his mind with manners, which
are outward seeming-courtesy Is from
the heart
Shall courtesy be done only TO the rich and
only hy tho rchf In coed breeding. which differs.
II al ALL from high breeding only as Il gracefully
remembers the rights Of others rather than grace
fully insists on its own rights. discern no special
connection with wealth birth but rather that
Il lies in human nature itself, and Is from all
men toward all men.
SO spake Carlyle, who had little man
ners and less courtesy, II report is to be
believed But. at least, he was able 10
realize that courtesy is not altogether a
duty one owes to his fellows so much
as 1t is a duty one owes 20 himself. ]
like that anecdote OF Washington. who
after his retirement. walking down the
street was accosted by an aged darky
| a former slave OF his. to whom. with
grace, he doffed HIS hat why did you
/ bow 70 that man?" asked a friend. Hes
not a gentleman" NO" replied Wash
| ington. but 1 hope / am" That fur
nishes. l think. keynote by which We
may recognize true courtesy, which, like
| virtue. is its own reward.
/ This is an age Of hustle and hustle
and every man for himself. and yet there
is time 10 be courteous. even II others
are too busy. There will be many time:
when you viii pause 10 allow others q
! pass through the door before you int
public places, and you shall get NJ
thanks; often you will surrender you
seat In public vehicles without acknowl
/ edgment. you VIII do gracious thing
for others and receive no recognition.
But that your courtesy is not returne,
is, after all. a small matter, and on,
that concerns those who are negllgen
much more than Il concerns YOU. VIII,
have been careful 70 do your duty .
yourself. Courtesy. when it is Of tn
right sort and ingrained. IS a sort OF sec
ond nature. One does not think OF tn
seu-sacrihce; one knows only the 20,
lof unselfshness. and knowledge tha
courtesy is akin 10 love.
How sweet and gracious. even IN common speecs
Is that fine scnse which men call courtesy
Wholesome as air and genial as the light.
Welcome IN every cline as breath of flowers
II transmutes aliens into trusting friends
And gives It's owner passport round the globe
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
The Vice Presidency.

When the various Vice Presidential
boomlets have been duly exploited and
naturally exploded, it is to be taken for
granted that the Republican national
convention viii deal with this important
nomination sensibly and deliberately.
The man who spurns the suggestion OF
his name III connection with the Vice
Presidency makes himself but little less
ridiculous than the full-nedged. self-seek-
ing candidate clamoring for the honor
Any man the convention decides upon
for Vice President will accept the nomi-
nation. He may not crave 1t; may actu-
ally be reluctant to accept It. but he will
not be big enough TO decline IT,
History furnishes ample evidence in
point. A striking living example is
Theodore Roosevelt. Does any man men
toned to-day loom larger than did this
most popular Of Americans when he
respectfully took second place on the
ticket with Mckinley? Is there one
among those mentioned who occupies a
4holt tAdlltu SAdllou llhN Q4Q AuOIIldS a
hendricks when he became Tilden's run
ming mate or than Allen G. Thurman
when his name was linked with Cleve-
lands?
a sober-minded convention is not going
20 nominate for Vice President any man
who is unworthy OF consideration for
President Conventions lacking sober
mindedness have followed the contrary
course. but their action. fortunately for
the country. seldom has been ratified n
the polls.
And so. in our opinion, when the Chi
cago convention gets ready to take up
this question it will take st up sensibly
and deliberately, and the nominee will
be no mere moneybags or political up
start-types Of which are now ridiculously
figuring IN the convention llmelight-but
a Republican statesman known 10 his
ccuntrymen for capacity and achieve
ment. and one fitted 10 be President Of
the United States.
We do not believe that the great office
Of Vice President will be beiittled in the
choice Of Mr.. Tafts running mate
Senator Knox Is Young plenty Of .ir,f
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Our Aid 10 China.

It was a fine and generous thing the
American government did when It remit
ted the vast sum demanded as an indem-
nifty for the Boxer uprising, and though
II was only an act OF strict justice, II
cannot fail 10 be gratifying TO learn
that we have done much toward further
ing the transition OF China from Ignorance
to knowledge.
A dispatch from Pekin brings the
news that the Chinese government is
going to use a part of the money we
returned in defraying the expenses OF
Chinese students at American institutions
Of learning Enough Of the money is so
to be used as TO enable 200 Chinese stu
dents to come to America every year for
period Of ten years. No one can doubt,
knowing the assimilative capacity of the
Orientals, that the young men will take
the fullest advantage OF the opportunity
thus offered them, 20 the great benefit Of
their country. and surely, IN the long
run TO the incalculable benefit Of our
selves.
These Chinese young men. we nay be
sure, viii be fifty chosen; will study hard.
and carry back to their vast empire a
new conception Of the meaning of govern
ment. Of the meaning OF broad educa-
ton, Of the duties and responsibilities Of
citizenship. Returning to China as mis-
sonaries Of peace and good Will. they
Will carry with them a leaven that Is
bound TO work for closer relations OF
trade and amIty between the two nations
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
A Sensitive Coincidence

The Indignation Of those New Workers.
who object TO the Thou Shalt Not
Steal," placardS in the Third avenue
trolley cars recalls n local character who
grew very angry when somebody thrust
a copy Of the Ten Commandments into
his hands
He glanced al the card, then deliberate
ly tore Il into fragments and scattered
them on the roadway.
Why, what's the matter. Uncle Jim? %
inquired a bystandeT. You don't object
TO the Commandments, do you?''
NO, ! don't object to EN-" snapped
the old man. but I'm dummed sick OF
bein' reminded of 'emr"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
QUE SUBURB. BALTIMORE.
Some Day Washington VIII Reach
Out and Annex IL.

From the Baltimore Sun
The rapid growth OF Washington and
its development into one Of the worlds
most beautiful capitals is a matter OF
pride to all Americans. and especially to
Marylanders. For the District OF Columbia
itself is the child Of Maryland. and Balti-
more and Washington are next-door
neighbors.
The development Of each city helps the
other. They are in no sense rivals, but
each is the complement Of the other.
The new electric railway is another
link. and. with the Baltimore and Ohio
and Pennsylvania railroads, II furnishes
such transportation as is found between
few such cities In the world. A reference
20 the timetables Of the three roads will
show that there are about 200 trains or
unit cars in a single weekday running
between the two cities-an almost IN
equaled passenger service. The new bou-
levard now in course OF construction will
afford a splendid driveway and automo-
bile thoroughfare: so that every facility
will be afforded. whether one rides by
steam. electricity gasoline, or horse
power.
This points to a rapid development Of
the suburbs and towns between the two
cities, and the increase In the value OF
property along these lines shows that the
property owners and investors appreciate
that fact.
The white marble Office buildings OF the
House and Senate, and the magnificent
new Union Station are second in impor-
tance and impressiveness only 10 the
Capitol itself When the present plans
| have been completed. there viii stand on
/ Capitol Hi probably the finest grouT
Of public buildings in all the world.
Handsome structures, like the new Mu-
nic!pal Building Of the District Of COlum-
/ bia. the new National Museum, the Pan
/ American Peace Palace. and Continental
/ Memorial Hall, are rising in various parts
OF the city: and some Of the new banks
and Office structures. in the beauty OF
| their architecture, rival the costly public
/ buildings.
! People OF wealth and prominence from
| every section Of the cOuntry-from New
/ York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco
are building superb mansions at the Ma
tional Capital, and II is fast becoming th'
social center Of the country.
Tie suburbs are developing both on th'
Virginia and Maryland sides. and at
tractive homes are spring!ng up In everl
direction.
| Baltimore's suburban growth has beer
remarkable. and the trolley lines ar
bringing all the outlying districts within
easy reach Of the city. Thus both cite
are extending in every direction, ant
are growing nearer together.
The great business city and the beauti
ful Capital will, In the near future, b
like twin sisters. moving on TO a grea
| and glorious future
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
La FoIIette's Test.

From the Boston Advertiser.
The country learned, at the close OF La
Follette's effort, that "the only real dis
comfort he felt was in his feet" This
seems TO eliminate any idea that the let
ting go Of these nineteen pounds taxed
his head On the other hand. other
Senators appeared absolutely exhausted
after no eZertiOn other than listening
Can II be that these pounds Of elOQuence
rose from the feet Of one man to affllct
the heads Of Others7 Al any rate, Il Is
interesting 10 learn that a man, under
sufficient impetus. can let loose nineteen
pounds of speech in nineteen hours Thus
is established an average of a pound an
hour This may be a record In the long
distance talk.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
TOO MANY PROvINCIALS.
Men Of National Spirit sadly Needed
in This Country.

From the Chicago Trihune.
What this country needs Is men OF na-
tional spirit No more hopeful sUgges-
ton could be made 10 the college gradu-
ate as he starts on the traditional Jour
ney OF life" II is particularly applicable
20 the young men OF the West. where
opportunity is unlimited and the horizon
is unbounded. There are too many pro-
vincials already. There are too many
people OF limited vision. who quickly lose
themselves in the great company Of the
halt and blind when their educational ad-
vantages should make them leaders OF a
larger life.
Franklin may have seemed visionary
when he answered the question about
American claims by sweeping the map
from Labrador 20 Mexico. John Quincy
Adams was counted overenthusiastic
when he pushed the Louisiana boundary
line 20 the Western ocean and foresaw
ultimate triumphs Of his country upon
the waters Of the Pacific. Seward met
fierce opposition when he urged the &C
QUESTION OF what his antagonists were
pleased 10 call the rocks and ice Of
Alaska
But these men were Of the type that
wins. To Jefferson's timid mind IL was a
dangerous stretch OF the Constitution
when he doubled the area OF his country
by the largest real estate transaction In
| the worlds history. The quick response
Of the people 10 the Louisiana purchase
| impressed him with the power OF the ma
tlonal spirit A study Of the hardy pio-
neers who played such heroic parts n
the winning OF the West" was a splen.
| did preparation for the work Of a later
/ President whose vision has not failed tC
reach with clear conception the limits o.
| the opportunities Of the United States a:
/ world power. The country must e
/ forward. not backward. The extent OF
| It's opportunities IS the only proper limit
| OF its destiny. Men Of national spirit
are wanted. They must be able TO guild,
/ the country TO its sure destiny.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

have learned better than that and know
now thar waste is waste. and that the
destruction Of even an enemy's property
is loss TO the world.
Whatever the reason may be. whether
il be fear of the risk, a question of econ
omy. or a moral growth, every true we'll
wisher OF mankind will hail with Joy any
sign. however slight, that there is some
hope that the dream of peace will come
true some day.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
No One but Brynn.

From the Charleston News and Courier
Talk about Gov. Johnson or anybody
else besides Bryan in connection with the
Democratic nomination Is sheer non
sense" says the San Francisco Argonaut
But is that any reason why Bryan should
be nominated? Who will elect him II he
is nominated? What State outside Of
the South will he carry at the election
in November? How many States in the
South Will he lose? He is dead sure OF
South Carolina; but what about Mary
land and Kentucky? II Mr. Bryan were
the party and the party were Mr.. Bryan
would Mr.. Bryan honestly advise the
nomination Of Mr.. Bryan?
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Moor Strategy,

7 see that Mulai Hand has threatened
TO sell his opponents wives II they don Z
come TO terms"
Where did he get the wives?"
stole them"
''Ah. yes. Probably the opponents VII
be prompt 10 see their advantage"
What advantage"
The advantage they gain by unloadir /;
the harems on MulaL"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Senator Allison.

From the Hartford Times.
Senator Allison, Of Iowa, will be eighty
years old on March 2, 1900, and his pres
ent term as Senator expires two days
later. His reelection, which is now as
sured. will keep him in Office, If he lives.
until he is eighty-siX years OF age He
first entered Congress as a member of
the House of Representatives in 1863 and
has served continuously during twenty
three Congresses. His total service. If
he survives until March I, 1915. will be
fifty-two years
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
The New Shake.

The latest thing IN Paris is the shake
with the left hand that madam gives her
friends. Il is said 20 be decidedly en-
barrassing 70 the friends who are not
familiar with the new greeting.
II IL gets across the Atlantic. perhaps
some arrangement can be made TO accept
II only with the understanding that
madam will give up her right-hand
method OF alightlng from street car
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
WIZ the Vows Jumnr

Flom The Springfield Republican.
Mr.. Fairbanks indianapolis newspaper
seurly intimates that Mt Taft could mot
be elected, and it once more gathers to-
gether the reasons why the SECRETARY
should not be nominated. The day after
the nomination is made Mr.. Fairbanks
organ will undergo q startling reconcilia-
tion to the Taft idea, particularly II the
ticket happens to be Taft and Fairbanks
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

A number Of telephone girls in Boston
threaten to go on strike because the lock-
ers furnished for their wraps and things
are not large enough 10 accommodate their
Merry widow hats. They are un-
reasonable. The company cannot be ex-
pected to furnish each girl with a barn
all 10 herself
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
THE SONNET

sonnet s necklace for queen
or fourteen Jewels delicately wrought.
OR il may hold some Vision longed for, sought.
Yet still elusive as the silver sheen
The neon maids smile lends 10 the waters green
For brief instant 'TiS the poets thought
In purple mantle digit, and yet 'tis nOught
Without the magic touch. unfelt. unseen.
Dim as a rainbow seen through mistlih n l.
And like ii woven out Of mystCry-
Il may bold all woman's soul sud D.
Its passionate expression. JOY or pain
a sonnet may be all Loves heart. content
To seem only the singers instrument.
Isabel Ormiston.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
The Rock Ahead.

Prom, the Austin Statesman.
The Aldrich financial bill is the rock
upon which the forthcoming Presidential
Republican campaign viii founder and
go 10 pieces. The people are not going
to stand for a measure that is so entirely
In the interest OF the wolves OF finance
as is this enactment.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

"A Miss Spinster. Of Kansas. is reported
to be willing 10 change her name" says
the Birmingham News. We don't blame
her; IT'S bad enough TO be an old maid
without having the entire tribe OF Joke
smiths after you.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

Ex-Gov. Peck. OF Wisconsin, finds that
vast quantities of patent medicine are
consumed in the dry South. The gov
ernor is not the first traveller down that
way to form a more or less intimate ac-
quaintance with the patent-medicine
question"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
StIu Some Left.

From the Florida Times Union.
Corn on the cob can be seen on the
table Of many a home in fair Florida de-
spite the Patten crowds corner in Chi
cago, which was broken Friday after Pat
ten had. according TO reports, made a
clean profit Of about S2,000.0 900.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
And Who Is JOveg

From tbs San An,onlo Express
All the high dightaries in Washington
now have NEUROLOGICAL nicknames The
Secretary OF War is Mars. the Secretary
of the Navy is Neptune, the Postmaster
General is Mercury. the Secretary OF the
Treasury is MammOn. and so on. Per
haps it would be easy to guess who gets
the nickname of Jnniter
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

All the other crops being such complete
successes this year. the prune crop has
failed No one should begrudge it this
one failure; it has been faithful for many
years. and probably never before had an
opportunity 10 get in The Imelight
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

"A Baltimore scientist has discovered
that fsh worms are tree planters. hence
fishing and forest devastation have gone
hand in hand" says the Roanoke World
There It goes; taking another swipe at
the poor fisherman, as If prohibition
hadn't already put him down and out.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

The Countess Of Warwick is said TO be
about to publish her "reminiscences. When
we say that the countess is a sort Of a
female William f. Chandler in English af-
fairs. we may be able to convey some
measure Of the full import OF this threat
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
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In the South. 1905 will be sorrowfully
remembered as the year OF the big wind.
says the Arkansas Gazette That's right;
1t VIII be remembered as the year that
Arkansas cyclone. Hon. "Jeff" Davis
broke loose
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

A negro woman having been acquitted
Of larceny by a New York jury. thanked
the jurymen and promised never 10 steal
again. Whatever the shortcomings OF her
parents may have been, they evidently
taught her 20 be polite.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
A New Industry.

From the Buffalo Express
1t is reported that Japan is trying 20
buy off the Chinese boycott by giving
100000 ven to the Canton guilds. This
vii! tend to make boycotting a profit
able industry In China.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Better Thnn the Curfcw.

There don't seem 20 be any children
on the street In your town"
Nope They're all stayin' IN. One OF
the lions In tn show up yonder got out
Of his cage yesterday. an amt been
caught yet"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
The Pot md the Kettle

From the Detroit News
After pulling down a $4,000 stake for
five weeks preaching In an Illinois town.
Rev. Billy" Sunday straightens his vest
and calls the $500. 81 600. and $500 preach
ers of Pittsburg salary quacks."
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Dads Dilemma.

II see your girl has a beau"
Yes" said the damsel's father. and
don't know just how To handle the mutt.
Shall / be friendly with him. and lose
my dignity; OF shall hold myself aloof
and be considered an old grOuch7'
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

Germany is preparing TO borrow S25OeOO,- -
600. Under the circumstances. It is ex-
tremely doubtful whether Emperor Will
lam will get his salary raised this year.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

Vice President Fairbanks called upon
Senator Stone to preside over the SEN
ate when Senator Davis delivered his
last speech of the session just passed
Now 1t is more or less doubtful that
Bonanza Bilr' cares whether the Mis-
souri, legislature re-elects him or not
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
ApprOpriate.

From the Boston Transcript.
Robert s. Murphy, son Of the late
Francis Murphy, noted temperance aros-
tie, will nominate Knox at Chicago. Quite
appropriate for the man whose chief
plank is deep waterways
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Money nlakes shIps GO.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The performances Of the steamers Lusi-
tania and Mauretania have earned a sub
sidy Of S750.0O0 annually from the British
government Evidently money also makes
the ships go.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

Viscount Morley Is already BEING con-
founded with Earl Morley in England. No
one ever misunderstood In the old days
when plain Mr." Morley was mentioned.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
Getting His Coin.

We've tried him with fifty schemes,
but he won't bite at schemes"
There's one scheme he'll bite at.
guess we can convince him that he's got
good look-n for the Presidential nom
ination this time"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
LINES OF LAUGHTER.
From tho Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Reminiscent.

II the strife for education
There are changes. so they claim;
But the essay and grafton
All seem very much the same
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

Taft doesn't seem 70 know when he
has delegates enough" says the Balti-
more Sun. Or the delegates don't seem 20
know when they have Taft enough; one
or the other.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
No Breach of Ethics.

''Sawin' wood. hey?" exclaimed Tired
Tiffins in disgust. AN fer food"
"G'wan," retorted Dusty Rhodes brief
ly. Tn dom dis fer a drink"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12
One week Enough.

From the St. Louis Post-Disratch.
James K Hackett promises TO tone
down Three Weeks" for ST. Louis. Make
it two weeks al most Even one week
Of things OF that sort is more than any
Yirtu0us city ought TO stand
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

While in st. Petersburg recently. the
King Of Sweden went TO see a comic op-
era one night and the Douma the next.
Now he cannot tell which was which
The Washington herald., 1908-06-12

II Jack London Is TO make the race for
President on the Socialist ticket. Mr. Tom
Watson may have 10 hustle. after an, in
order to win the BOBBY prize.