The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
AT THE HOTELS.

Kern, the Democratic Vice Presidential
candidate. IS personally well liked by
every one who knows him. /" said Judge A.
w. Wishard. Of indianapolis Ind. at the
Riggs last night.
Il always appreciated and recognized
my friendship for Kern" continued Judge
Wishard. "and he was made the leading
member OF the Democratic side Of tho
judiciary committee. In my contract with
Kern in the legislature. where he served.
as senator from Marion County. and as
joint senator from Marion and Hendricks
counties, I always found him a man oe
the best purpose and intention. He was,
as 1 remember. an ardent friend and
supporter of Gov. Mathers then governor,
OF Indiana, in favor OF bipartisan man
agement OF the charitable, benevolent.
and penal institutions OF the State. In
1900 and 1904. while the Republican party
dominated he was Democratic candidate
for governor. In 1904 he ran more than.
1900 votes ahead OF Parker. the Demo-
cratic candidate for President.
While I won't vote the Democratic
ticket. do believe in the free and fair
expression Of public opinion that gives
eredibility and rightful judgment in be-
half Of those who may In a public way
oppose my judgment"
After having gone through the wettest
season IN the history Of agriculture"
said Claus G. Verhaagen. Of Topeka,
Kans-, at the National last night, tho
rioh region OF which Kansas City is tha
center is emerging not only without loss
on the whole. but having gained by tha
unusual rains" Mr.. Verhaagen Is a
wheat farmer and has visited New York
and Philadelphia on business. For tho
second time corn Is being raised in far
west Kansas. and with remarkable sue
cess" he said This is entirely due 70
the abnormal rains. Last year some
farmers in the dry belt tried their luck
at corn. and rains coming Unexpectedly.
they did fairly well. To make them do
still better. prices went where they never
had been before and the little crop was
worth much money. Encouraged by the
luck OF growing corn last year, and get
ting seven times as much as Il has been
known 10 go begging for. the Western
farmers this year not only repeated their
planting. but increased the acreage. Luck
stu being with them. they have had
more rains this year than they had last
year. and the result is magnificent fields
OF corn reported on all lines OF railway
running through the dry belt Oh tha
whole. conditions are highly satisfactory.
and the harvest will be a most bount.-
ful one.
The farmers this time are with Bryan,
and Kansas viii give him a rousing ma
jority- It's the best platform. that any
political party ever stood on for these
many years and ought 70 satisfy the
farmer, the laborer. and the capitalist
alike It's fair and patriotic fully be-
lieve Bryan VIII be elected"
Germany should have q strong navy
argued Herr Richard Won Ehler. OF Dan-
zig, Germany. who is touring this coun-
try and IS registered at the Raleigh.
France, Russia, America, and England
have been the makers OF the German
navy. Their activities in the line Of navy
expansion compelled Germany 10 protect
herself as best she could BY land Ger
many IS fully prepared for anything that
may happen. conscious that her splendid
army is not only G keen-edged sword IN
war. but also the best guarantee for the
continuance OF peace. But what she pos
sesses on land she lacks 10 a great extene
on the sea. One need pay no attention 20
the boasts Of England and threats OF the
English lingo press. Stiu. II must be re-
membered that even in the case Of other
powers than England the doctrine Of tha
continuous voyage and the indefinite IL
crease OF cOntraband OF war may seyi-
ously damage the trade and commerce Of
reutrals. The creation Of a strong navy
instead OF being a measure Of aggression
would only serve 70 maintain the balance
OF power. II since IS72 the peace Of Cen
tral Europe has not been disturbed. this
is due not only 10 the pronounced peace
able character Of German politics. but
also TO the equipment Of the German
army, which has protected along with tha
peace Of Germany that OF Europe also.
well-equipped fleet would be a stIL
further guarantee OF peace. widening tha
sphere Of Germany's influence and max
ing II felt on the sea as IL now is on land
In this case again the old saw VIII be-
verified. that he who would have peace
must be prepared for war
Regarding the absence Of trees from the
residential streets of New York. Harry. J..
Bolton, a manufacturer OF New York who
is az the Shoreham. said last night that
rich men who 1--we in New York only dur
ing the winter appear 10 take very lille
interest in their fellow-citizens who ara
compelled 70 remain in town all summer
In some instances. indeed" continued
Mr.. Bolton. 'the absence Of trees in front
Of houses situated upon our park and
river fronts seems to suggest a fear on
the part of the owner that foliage might
obscure architecture, apparently oblivious
Of the fact that the beauty OF a dwelling
Is frequently enhanced thereby. As II is
few OF our side streets are embellished
with vegetation, and even along the Bou-
levard. an avenue highly favored By na-
ture. the trees are neglected. How differ
ent are the conditions in other American
cities. Boston has its Commonwealth.
avenue and other fine parkways which
connect the old town with the suburbs
Buffalo boasts fits Delaware avenue. the
ideal OF an American boulevard. lined
with comfortable homes each surrounded
by its garden. The residential portion
OF Euclid avenue in Cleveland Is equally
Dedu'iLuI' anu even ttIe AOGlueIS OF CuI-
cago have shown their appreciation OF
verdure. In the Borough OF Brooklyn a
person who Injuries a tree Is brought 70
justice; in Manhattan. arboreal laws ara
not enforced. The maltreatment of a dog
Is punishable, while the destruction OF
the silver maple. which may live and shell
ter our progeny for five hundred years. is
not regarded as a serious offense. The
forestry laws Of Germany prohibit per-
son from telling a tree on his own prem.