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The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
ELEPHANTS GREET TAFT.
First Road Demonstration for Cam
didate Mt Cumberland.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cumberland, Nd. June ls.-The first
demonstration on the road IN honor Of
Secretary Taft occurred here tonight
four live elephants belonging to w. W.
Power participating.
The elephants were covered with huge
white banners painted with the letters
&c. o. P"
In his brief speech, Mr.. Taft said:
You are evidently good Republicans,
for I see that you have not only one. but
three elephants"
voice in the crowd said:
There are four. and they form a
committee to notify you Of your nomina-
tion."
Mr.. Taft laughed heartily, saying;
And a most dignifed committee It IS"
Baby Lou. the smallest Of the elephants.
had a huge bouquet, which she attempted
to present Mr. Taft with her trunk. but
she could not reach him because of the
crowd 1t was then handed the candidate
by Mr. Power
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
now SEE BRYAN VICTORY
Virginia Democrats Believe Taft
VIII Be Easy,
Old Line Politicians Declare that
All Signs Point to Success of
Nebraskan I'm the Fail.
Special to The Washington Henld

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. June l9-Democrats
throughout Virginia are exultant to-day
over the nomination OF Taft IN Chicago
by the Republicans.
The opinion IL advanced by many old
line politicians that Taft is the weakest
man Of Presidential caliber in the Repub-
lican ranks. Taft is canonized as can
dldate OF the President and OF his Of
dceholders and OF the politicians.
William J. Bryan. on the other hand
is regarded as the candidate OF the peo-
pie.
Old-lIne Democrats declare Il looks 70
them like a Democratic year. II is be-
lieved that II the Democrats ever had a
chance 70 win they have Il now.
It is said that the recent financial
stringency viii defect thousands Of votes
from the Republicans into the -Jemo-
cratic column.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Real Estate and Building

The Real Estate and Industrial
section will be better than usual
There will be well-written articles
upon timely subjects in building,
architecture. and finance. C. X
Howell presents an attractive
house plan for Washington home
builders. The section this week
VIII also deal with trade IN the
Philippines. a descriptive article on
the Industrial progress Of Colombia
and PaTama. and the general bet
terment OF the street railway serv-
ice Of the Capital City.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

William II. Taft. Republican Presi-
Dental nominee. already has big polit-
icai problem on his hands. l. is up to
him TO decide who shall be chairman Of
the Republican national committee in
the coming campaign.
Thursday night Mr.. Taft planned 10 re-
main IN Washington until Sunday. when
he intended to start for New Haven,
there to attend a meeting Of the Yale
Corporation. OF which he is a member.
Yesterday he received advices from the
West 10 the effect that the old Harry
was 10 pay over a report that has been
IN circulation for week or more that
It was his purpose 10 select Frank II.
Hitchcock. "the steam-roller man." as the
chairman Of the national committee.
The Ohio contingent, headed by Arthur
L vorys. wno was in charge Of the Taft
headquarters az Columbus are in an
ugly frame Of mind over the national
Craftsmanship. They are bitterly opposed
TO Hitchcock. and are determined, If pos
sible. 10 prevent his selection for the
craftsmanship.
Have Conference To-day.
Mr.. Taft will reach Cincinnati at S
this morning. A conference viii be held.
and Il is expected that by tonight Mr.
Taft will be abe TO announce the name Of
the campaign manager Former Gov.
Herrick, Vorys and other Ohio leaders.
as well as Charles P. Taft. together with
James s. Sherman, the Vice Presidential
nominee. and a subcommittee Of the Re
publican National Committee. will par
ticipate in the conference.
Information received IN Washington was
20 the effect that at a meeting Of the
Ohio delegation in Chicago early this
week an anu-Htchcock demonstration
was made in the presence Of Charles p.
TAFT. Brother Charles was told that the
Orleans had picked out Vorys TO manage
the campaign. and they wanted Brother
BIZ 10 ratify the selection. Charles p
Taft was unable TO give any assurances
at the time that Candidate Taft would
hearlSen to the demands Of the Ohio dele
gates. but he thought the matter would
be settled satisfactorily all around. It
appears, according to word received IN
Washington. that the Ohioans made an
other demonstration against Hitchcock in
Chicago Thursday. and that the situation
had so developed as 20 require the imme-
diate attention Of William H. Taft him
self
VIII Not Re Vorys.
week or so ago it was announced.
upon what appeared to be good authority.
that Mr.. Taft had practically decided 10
designate Mr.. Hitchcock for the national
Craftsmanship. With an uprising among
tht Ohioans against Hitchcock, it is con-
ceded by friends Of the latter that he
may not land. II the paTtisans OF Vorys
succeed in defeating the realization Of
Hitchcock's ambitions, the honor. it is
believed. VIII go 10 a third man. Friends
OF Hitchcock here declare that Vorys is
out OF the running. and that II his
friends are successful in spiking Hitch
cocks guns II Will not be 10 the advan-
tagp OF TOrVg
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Women Do Not Pick Pockets

The humorists have been de-
feated by the stausucian. and the
joke about women picking their
husbands pockets is disproven.
Records show that women cr!mi-
nails conhne themselves to shop
lifting. but as a rule 90 not pick
out their own sex as victims.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
KAISERIN RECEIVES HILL.

Berlin, June 19.-Ambassador Hill was
received in audience to-day by the
Kaiserin.
This is considered a compliment as II
is the first day on which the Kaiserln
has been up since June 10, when she was
thrown from her horse and received
severe cut on the hand.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Rare Books in Harvard Library

Some CT the first books printed
IN this country came from the
press set up by John Harvard. In
the great university which bears
his name are collected many OF the
rarest volumes in this land. Some
thing about these books will ap-
pear tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Diplomats Fad Is Dolls

Baron Schlippenbach. the Rus
sian consul az Chicago, has one OF
the finest collections OF dolls In
the world. He is a social leader in
the Western metropolis. and a
sketch Of this titled Russian is OF
absorbing interest.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Place of Taft'S DevotionS

An article giving a short history
OF All Souls Unitarian Church. al
Fourteenth and L streets north
west. which is the house OF wor-
ship Of Secretary Taft. A brief
religious history Of the Taft family
is given.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Best Sporting Section

This feature has captured all the
sport-lovers, because It is the most
complete. the newsiest, the gos-
sipiest, and the most entertaining.
II devotes attention 10 the anna
teurs. as we'll as the professionals.
and its superiority is generally ac-
knowledged.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Mayors of American Cities

Short but entertaining sketches
Of Tom Johnson, Charles A. Book
walter. Fred A. Busse, John F.
Reyburn, George A. Hibbard. and
other rulers OF American munich
palities will appear in The Wash
ington Herald tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Richest Street in the World

II is not hard TO guess what
street this is. and yet few Amer
leans can describe Wall street with
any degree Of accuracy. Read the
article tomorrow, and learn more
about this world money center,
which is surpassed by but one
place IN the world.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Fined for Gambling.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. June IA L. Mays.
whose place was raided several days
ago. was fined 500 and given thirty days
in jail to-day on the charge OF operating
gambling resort in Main street
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
NEWSOFALEXANDRIA
Episcopal Seminary Exer-
ciSeS Come to Close.
FIVE STUDENTS ARE ORDAINED

Whole Services Conducted by Bishop
PeterLin, of West VirRinin-Rev.
j. Hubbard Lloyd Is Going TO Japan.
Verdict for Plaintiff in Case of
Rogers vs.. the Southern Railway.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
Secretary Wilson Pleased.

Asked for his opinion OF the nominees
selected by the Chicago convention, Sec
retary Wilson said: IF the American
people had set out 10 educate a man for
President as they arrange 10 prepare
their soldiers and sailors for their life
work, they could not have outlined
better course than that through which
GIr Taft has moved.
"Mr. Sherman has had the best expert
ence TO train for the presiding officer OF
the Senate. Long experience in the Con-
gress, acquaintance with its members.
entire familiarity with the measures with
which it deals. constitute an admirable
school in which TO train an American
statesman
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
FLOOD or MESSAGES
Taft Deluged with kilograms
of COngratulatiOn.
ALL PROMISE LOYAL SUPPORT

Senator Foraker Indicates that He
Has Buried the Hntchet and VIII
Give Hearty Aid 10 the Republican
Presidential Nominee - Secretary
Sends Replies 10 Many Greetings.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
GUARDIANSHIP ROW
CALLS TAFT AWAY
YOrys and Friends Oppose
HitchcOck'S Selection.
MANY CONSIDERED FOR JOBS

Prediction Made that II Hitchcock
Does Not Get IL VOrys VIII Not
BE benefited by His Defeat-COn-
ference To-day Expected Finally
to Settle the Vexed Question.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

While you think OF II. telephone your
Want Ad. to The Washington Herald, and
bill Will be sent you at 1 cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

My Dear Senator-I assure you that
your kindly note Of congratulation gave
me the greatest pleasure, and I thank
you for il from the bottom of my heart.
Il have never ceased 10 remember that
I owe TO you my first substantial start in
public life, and that it came without
solicitation.
With very best wishes believe me,
my dear Senator.
Sincerely yours,
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20
State Delegation Solid.

ION behalf of the united and solid dele
CATION OF the great Empire State-a State
which is known 10 every delegate here to
be the pivotal State-for as New York goes
so goes the nation (applause). I take
tho greatest pleasure in presenting to
you for what We OF New York believe
must be your favorable consideration.
Congressman James Schoolcraft Sher-
man" Great applause).
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

Announcement is made by City Tax
Collector p. f. German that the city tax
bills are now in his hands for collection.
Those paying by July / next will get a
discount Of 10 per cent
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

Chancey Brent. cclored about sixty
years old, was overcome with the heat
this morning.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-20

The Sunday school scholars Of Bethany
Methodist Protestant Church to-day held
picnic at Humes grove, Alexandria
County. The affair was greatly enjoyed
The children were accompanied by their
teachers.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM.
MITTTEE.
COM.
County Chairman Elected and May
Primary Ordered.

At a called meeting of the
Democratic Executive Commit
tee, held Saturday, l.. c. Lair
was elected county chairman and
". c. Baird a member Of said
committee for precinct No. ].
\ May primary for Saturday.
the second day Of said month,
was ordered and on account of
the difficulty in getting election
officers in the country precincts,
it was decided that said primary
should be- held at Canyon City
and for the entire county. Of
this primary election. to be held
for the entire county, Dr. Black
was chosen as presiding officer.
The News j. Of the opinion.
that under all circumstances the
committee did the best it could.
1t has been suggested that the
officers holding this May prima-
ry serve for the good Of the
country" and, if they do so, the
only other expense will be for the
tickets. and this won't amount
10 much.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17
Another FakiT.

Last Tuesday a stranger came
to town carrying a small satchel
and a banjo. He went into one
Of our leading grocery stores and
purchased all the white laundry
soap the firm mad and proceeded
to cut the five cent bars into
small squares, each bar making
about twenty small squares. Al
ter wrapping the small squares
in paper and placing them in his
satchel, he procured an empty
cracker box, tuned up his old
banjo. walked to a street corner
and began to make "A big fuss. He
soon had a large crowd around
him and then, after telling d few
profane jokes he proceeded to
tell the people about the wonder
fuI soap he had. The same old
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17

scene that we witness every few
days followed. Men crowded and
TANNED each other to get Il
chance to buy these small pack
ages at ten cents each. He gave
a second soap performance in the
evening and fully as large a
crowd of eager buyers of fake
wares greeted him.
VIII the people OF this country
never learn to leave these street
fakirS alone: This class of people
are not out for their health.
Graham Leader
The fakjr referred to above has
turned up at other places in that
part of the country. He will
probably honor orr town with a
call sometime, and if he does our
people ought to give him a free
ride on rail. We Join the Lead
er in the wall, VIII our people
never learn to let these fakirS
alone: ' Seymour Banner.
Bad. to be sure, but really it i
no worse than is that other fell
low, the cardboard business di-
rectory stranger. This gentle
man usually comes first to the
local printshop. makes a contract
for some 15Oor 200 printed cards
for which he agrees to pay never
over so and then coolly walks
out and collects of the business
men Of the town SO on 500 for
his cheek in the transaction.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17

evening, was up to the most san
guine expectations Of those of
our citizens who are opposed to
"Baileyism. He not only com
pletely answered Representative
Bowman's address. of April t..
in behalf Of Senator Bailey, but
he made such a case against
our Junior United States Sena-
tor as would, if tried before an
unbiased jury of good and lawful
men, have insured a verdict Of
guilty as charged. " This is. Of
course. the way the anti-Bailey
men view it. The Bailey follow
erS, the only real Democrats. 90
as one of the leaders puts it. take
the opposite view. They say.
these true blue" gentlemen,
that Senator Neale'o preSenta-
ton Of the evidence wa, failure;
that in spite Of all that either
has been or can be said the man
they swear by. Senator Bailey.
has done no wrong.
Summed mn each side. Bailpy
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17
Eastern Star Ladies Hold Their An.
nuaI Banquet Six Candi-
dates Initiated.

Saturday evening after the in
itiation of six candidates, name
ly, Rev. Shore and wife, DR.. In
CHAM acd wife, Mrs. Ed. Pipkin
and Harry Howell, the Eastern
Star ladies served their annual
banquet. The improyised table
was spread in their hall and load
ed with good things. After
thoroly enjoying the many sub
stantials and dclicacies before
them, the banquetters were fur
Their treated to icecream and
cake. The ladies are to be con
graduated upon their success
with these banquets.
Books with cattle bills of sale.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17
Senator VeaIes Speech.

Senator Neale's speech, deliy-
cred at the courthouse Saturday
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-04-17

Books with cattle bills of sale.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-02
DEGREES THE PERPETUAL GRIN.
Writer Takes Issue with Man Who
Says Keep a-smiling."

A favorlte motto with many people
in these latter days, when the whole
some gospel Of cheerfulness is being
preached so extensively, is Keep a.
smiling" It Is a very good motto
within limitations In so far as its
adoption as a rule Of conduct prevents
the wearing OF a lugubnous counte-
nance when no overwhelming grief or
calamity is being endured OF is i'm
pending, in so far as it overcomes the
tendency TO look on the dark side and
anticipate evil, in so far as IL enables
one 10 look for the best I'm all situa-
tons and TO keep mp his courage when
troubles threaten-in all these re
spects It is a maxim worthy Of com
mendation
But 20 should not be interpreted too
literally, It's spirit rather than its let.
ter should be observed It's spirit
means a persistent hopefulness, re-
fusal to be cast down by discouraging
or unfavorable circumstances, a sturdy
defiance Of adverse fate. It's literal
observance may include these things,
but it means also perpetual grin, and
perpetual grin leads to thoughts Of
crime on the part OF beholders. No
one becomes so irritating or has such
a maddening effect upon sensitive as
sociates as the man or woman who
wears the smile that never comes
or indianapolis Star
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-02
RABBITS ARE HARD FIGHTERS.
The Charge Of Cowardies a SANDER
Defeat Of a Ferret.

Tell n man that he hasn't the pluck
OF a rabbit and II he doesn't dIsproye
SC by hitting you he Is certain al any
rate 20 Doe extremely annoyed
Yet the taunt Is a libel on the rab
bit a doe rabbit win fight Ike fury
Ia defense OF her young She will
charge Ike a battering ram and use
those long sharp inclssors Of hers TO
capital purpose
An old buck -abbt is not to be light
ly tackled by weasel stoat or even fer.
ret. on the sanded floor Of a small
public house near Chestnut a ferret Of
long experience was matched with an
old lop-eared buck. the property Of the
landlord.
The ferret made straight for the rab-
bits throat but the latter was In the
air before master ferret could reach
him, and leaping clean over the fer.
rets head let out with those powerful
hind legs Of his kick which hurled
the ferret bodily against the wains.
cot. Twice the ferret returned to the
attack and twice he missed his grip
and went hurting through the air.
The third repulse was enough for
him He knew he was beaten and
could not be persuaded 10 stand up
for fourth round. Pearsons
Weekly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-02
For SALE

Double house, with all improve
ments located five minutes walk from
postoffice In first class repair. Rents
for $50 per month. Price $4,000; the
best investment in town.
Farm stock and tools worth $4,000,
will sell all for $4,000. II sold at once.
$50 acres OF good land. good IL room
house, slated and painted, 2 large
barns and several other buildings. all
In good repair, good apple orchard
with plenty OF fruit of all kinds, ~
acres OF wood and timber, l25 chest
nut telephone poles cut and peeled,
rs cords OF dry wood, 6 cords OF wood
cut and piled In woodshed, running
water piped to house and barns, 10
cows, 2.year-olds. three year old
bull, calves, all registered, Holstein
stock, In nrst class condition, 3 good
horses, all the hay, straw and fodder
TO winter the above, rs bushel oats.
lumber wagon, market wagon, single
top carriage, seed drill, reaper and
binder, moving machine, horse rake,
cream separator with dog power, bob
sleighs, cutter, harnesses, chains,
neck Jokes, plows, harrows and all
farming tools OF every kind and des-
cription located less than one mile
from station and two miles from
North Bennington and trolley line,
keeps 25 head; this is a forced sale
and is a big bargain $500 cash. bal
ance on easy terms; II you want a
farm don't stop 70 write, but come
and see II at once.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-02
APPETITE AND THE EMOTIONS.
Why Shouldn't One Eat, Even If Very
Happy or Very sad9

The following really happened on
board a pleasure steamer In the
Kyles of Butte A young honeymoon
couple were sitting side by side, gaz-
ing on the lovely scenery around
them.
isn't It heavenly George?" she
murmured. Il feel thrills all over
me"
Then without a pause, as II still
carried away by the inspiration Of the
moment: Dearest, II there are any
left, l think l would like a chocolate"
No good reason exists why spiritual
emotions should not make one
hungry. The bride who demanded
sweets was wiser than a girl who once
remained starving and inconsolable in
her room after the departure OF her
lover for India.
At last an amateur Hebe ventured
upstairs with cup Of coffee and a
plate Of toast. Yielding to persuasion,
the Afiicted maiden was induced to
eat and drink, and began to look some
what less detected.
81 believe was dying for some
thing all the time" she finally con
fessed: but | was afraid TO ask, lest
people would believe me to be lesl
unhappy than really am."-Blaoh
and White.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-02
BENNInGTON RIREFS.
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
Miss Jennie Green OF Maple street
has recovered from her recent illness.
DR. Frank e. Grennan Of Science
tady spent Sunday here at his home.
Wallace Anderson Of Schenectady
was the guest Of his mother over sun
day
Miss Mary Loughlin, teacher in the
Woodford City school spent Sunday at
her home on Grant street.
Miss Doris Carpenter entertained
the Outing club at masquerade Hal
lowe'en party on Saturday night.
Today being All Souls day masses
were celebrated in the local Catholic
churches this morning at 3 o'clock
Louis b. Puffer a student in the R.
p. /. of Troy spent Sunday with his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. N. NJ. Puffer Of
/ Union street
Assignments for the home meetings
of the several churches for Tuesday
night viii be found in another column.
Look up the one for your locality.
This morning the thermometer
registered only is degrees above. The
cold wave of the past few days il a
reminder of what may be expected la
ter in the season.
The advance sale of reserved seat
tickets for the matinee and evening
performances of Knapp's Millionaire
band at the opera house Wednesday,
are now on sale at Ayres' drug store.
Dr. Gordenier Of Troy was in town
Saturday to see Dorothy, daughter of
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Evans. He
made careful examination and con-
irmed the diagnosis already made by
Drs. Buchanan and Potter.
Philip b. Jennings has a force of
men at work enlarging his private
pond on his property at Bennington
Center This pond is known as the
/ Lyman pond and until late years COW
cred considerable area During the
| past few years by the accumulation OF
muck and growth of swamp grass and
! pushes us size has been greatly reduc-
| ed
Prairie Queen -four is said to be
one Of the highest quality bread flours
milled in the world. It is also excel
lent for biscuit and pastry of any kind
Hart is Offering Prairie Queen this
week at very attractive prices See
his adv
Miss Mary r. Sanford has closed
her home, THE Priory" for the win.
ter and returned to New York where
she will be engaged In soclalistic
work During her stay here Miss San
ford addressed the Fortnightly club
and was instrumental in the distri
button among local news dealers OF
several copies of the Cali the lead
ing socialist organ Of the metropolis
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-02
Truly Rustic BRIDGE.

A rustic bridge at Beach Haven, Ca,
contains Sc kinds Of wood and vines,
grown on the 80 acres OF Beach Haven
park. Following is a list Of the woods
and vines: Short-leaf pine. longleaf
pine. post oak. white oak, Spanish oak,
water oak, red oak, poplar. sweet gum,
black gum, red haw. black haw, red
bud, prlckly ash, chinquapin. wild
plum, perslmmon. cedar, wild sloe.
wahoo, sumac. rel elm. pig hickory.
scalybark hickory. hook or sugar berry,
willow. china black elder. crab ap-
pie. wild mulberry. wild cherry dog
wood, sourwood. winter whortleberry.
black locust. sassafras. cottonwood.
buckeye, laurel. beech, holly, ash, iron
wood. birch, magnolia. sycamore. wal
nut, sweet bay, evergreen. spruce.
Vines-Grape. muscadlne, bellhower.
rattan, bamboo