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The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: II you see il in I he B;g
Stick. il ism Z necessarily so.
A DESERVED REWARD!

We are credibly informed that
Franklin p. Adams. Of New York.
president Of the Young Mems VII
liam Howard Taft e. Cincinnati and
Yale Club. IS slated for consul to
Timbuct0O or Hepsidam. having his
choice Of either post. after March 4
next. Editor Adams deserves this
recognition. lie IS a hard-working
party man and rendered yeOman
service in the preliminary struggle
just closed with no thought Of To-
ward. but with an eyc-single 20 the
glory and rencwu Of this republic.
and az a time that tried mems
souls. We are not for the spoLs
system - perish tho thought. but
when there is any usufUct going
round. VIC say divide il among those
who bear the brunt Of the battle.
Therefore. though ue do not always
side with our esteemed cOlsborer in
the uplift vineyard. VIC Unhinch-
ingly pledge him the support Of The
Big Stick and cordially indorse the
Gotham Weekly Gazstte's position
on his candidacy.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
UNDER LETTERS OF MAROUE.
A STORY BY TWELVE AUTHORS

ard 50 l went into the house 70 got
a drink a. water. and there. as ]
gszed through the kitchen door.
could scarcely believe my eyes when
I saw standing the identical taxicab
in which my whole adventure had
started.
Where was he-the man who had
lUrcd me 20 destruction!
Even as ! asked MYSELF that cues
ton l hcaId his voice. lie was say
ing, And look here. foreman.
have reason 20 believe he was on
that train that was wrecked. but
tina. be escaped with his life. He
may make his way here. asking for
help. II he does come. hold him
and wire NE.
They were already on my trail
then.
Sure. sir. ] heard the foreman
reply. Perhaps 't.s he who's here
now. sir. One came up and wanted
20 bouy the handcar Hes in the
kitchen now. getting a drink Of
water.
it must be he. said the stranger.
Catch him, men,
But even at the words I was cut
OF the kitchen door and down the
bank. Another bound and ! had
knocked the chauffeur Of his seat.
and stopping only to see how much
/ the taxi registered. so that l should
no. cheat myEeif. I pulled the lever.
1 throwing the csrbureter in connec-
ton with the dlaerential: the spark
/ plug gave q crcak. the mufier re-
sponded brsyely. and as thc crank
shaft turred under my hand we were
down the road like a fash.
( IL vain they Tsn after ms and
yelled; they even fred at me. hoping
20 hit my tiges. was not 70 be
stayed-shesd Of me I saw freedom
and great JOY.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
CORRECT IN DRESS.
In the Matter of Cuffs Uncle Joe
Knows.

From the Chicago Post
When Speaker Cannon. in imperson-
ating tha plain unfrilled man from Dan
vile before the convention. made display
OF detached linen cuff. II was generally
admitted that the Illusion was complete.
We learn, however, to-day from care
full chart on dress ethics kindly fur
nished US by the Mems Wear" maga-
zine. that there is the highest sartorial
authority for the cuff that is not an in
divisable appendage Of the linen shirt.
The chart bars Il for evening or outing
costumes, but distinctly says that It may
properly be worn with morning or bus
mess" dress.
Mr.. Cannon certainly spoke IN the
morning and he undeniably spoke on
business. Therefore. the detached cum,
instead OF being q sign Of backwoods IN
couthness, was IN reality the supreme
essence Of good form. We are grateful
to Mems Wear for clearing up this lit
tie matter.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Authors of this Story.

was living across ny stomach. and
after a drink Of pure spring water.
which Coolehand always carries in
his flask. soon revived sufficiently
to be able 10 tell my story.
You have all read IL since. as II
appeared the morning after the ac-
cidcnt in the leading papers Of the
world Il told how the hideous
dwarf had stolen my lady love and
sailed away; Of how I had sought
20 follow him down the left bank Of
the river in my automobile. having
first killed the chauffeur. and how.
when they had given up the boat
and bad boarded a train. / had
sought TO follow them on the next
orc-the train that was now so hope
lessly wrecked.
Strong as they were. these Jour
nalists, they wept as ! told my
stony. and one OF them-his FenerOs-
ity viii not allow NE % name him
handed ne 5000. with which to pay
the expenses OF chasing the villain
who had stolen ny White-haired
bride.
I tried to thank him, but the
words would not come.
He saw my emotion and bis breast
heaTed.
"Sar not a word. " he said. Zip
ping a hunk Of axle grease OF my
nose. Hhcre il had lodged. 1t is a
mere title"
And 50. blessing him and thank
ing him. I LETT this merry gathering
OF Journalists. All. dear reader
don't believe all the bad tales YOU
hear about newspaper men. They
are a self-sacIifcing race. and-if 1t
were not for the newspapers and the
. laburious toll Of these len-what. !
ask you. would you have TO wrap up
things IN Think Of this and re
member how good they were 20 me
I still c!utchcd the old green silk
umbrella in my nerveless hands. and
by its aid made shift to walk along
tho track. | had no clear thought
IN my head-all ! knew was that l
had TO rescue my white-halred one
again. and so. when l came 20 a
Section.house, | put on my best
manner, and IN a voice both suave
and polite. asked the foreman for
the loan Of his handcar
He was a true Irish gentleman.
Any one could have seen that by the
pleasant tone in which he said TO
me;
! IN see yeZ in - first. F"
! saw there was no use arguing.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
ChinR's Future.

From the Hartford C0urant
When Sir Robert Hart talks about
China his words have the weight which
his half-century Of residence and work in
that country gives them. He's a firm be-
lever In the greatness Of China's future.
He does not believe that China will be-
come an aggressive military power, drunk
with the lust Of conquest. a menace 70
Christendom. He looks 70 see China be-
come a formidable trade rival Of the com
mercial nations calling themselves Chris
tan. In London Nail interview he tes-
titles that he found the Chinese govern
ment, while he was IN its service, a most
reasonable" government.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
PANIC IN AFRICA

Biggameland. Africa. June G5. By
cable 20 the Azores: thence By wire
less TO The Washington Herald. )-
News OF Taft's nomination and
Rooseyelts refusal brought conster-
nation 70 the populaco here. Plans
are afoot TO have a special session
Of the animal congress-. al which a
prohibitory tariff viii be laid on i'm
ported ex-Rresidential arms aad The
Big Stick Rentals are failing 50
rapidly that efforts viii be made 10
sue out an injunction before the ar
rival Of the Four-Years-Alvre Hunt
ing Party.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
King Edward,s Dfplomacr.

Constitutional ruler though he is,
King Edward VII, while content TO al
low his ministers officially to conduct
the foreign relations Of Great Britain,
has always been an active, if silent,
worker in the diplomatic field. And the
results of his activity are showing now
in a marked degree.
First Of all, he set about the task of
establishing closer relations between
England and France, accomplishing this
by frequent visits TO Paris. by encourage
ing the Franco-British Exhibition which
is attracting much attention in London,
and by seeing to it that the President Of
France was welcomed to England with
every demonstration Of hearty friend
ship and enthusiasm
Then he set about a task which the
professional diplomats had almost come
to regard as hopeless-the bringing Of
England into closer relations with Rus
sia. What was actually accomplished at
the meeting between the two monarchs
at Revel will probably not be known for
long time, but it is evident TO the
world that a basis, at least, was laid for
better understanding.
Now. King Edward has been invited
TO visit Portugal next November and it
is said that he will accept the invitation.
Portugal is in a bad way politically. and
in measure Great Britain is respon-
sible for the maintenance Of good order
there Portugal has not figured promi-
nently in European politics, but if King
Edward emphasizes his friendship for
the young Portuguese King Manuel, it
is not unlikely that his country will once
more become a factor to be reckoned
with.
The most serious effect Of King Ed
wards BUSINESS in friend-making is
that it leaves Germany practically iso-
lated. The German press sees that if
England succeeds in creating offensive
and defensive alliances with both Russia
and France, her own position politically
will be one Of grave danger The Ger
mans are fully alive to the situation and
decline to be reassured by the state
ment that Prime Minister Asquith. of
Great Britain, thought it necessary to
make, in which he declared that all
Great Britain's purposes and policies
tended to the maintenance Of peace.
The North German Gazette, a semi
official organ, urges Germans to attach
no importance to the absurd rumors,
and il adds:
Certainly none Of us intends to shut
/ his eyes to possible dangers. Our sol
diers do not wear on their caps the un-
warlike device OF the Hildesheim con-
tingent OF the army Of the old empire.
Give peace in our time. o Lord Con-
/ idence in our strength may well give lis
confidence in that calm which Is alone
worthy of a great peaceful nation"
Only last week the Kaiser celebrated
the end of the twentieth year of his
reign, and his record shows that he
truly desires peace for his empire, and
will do nothing to stir up strife.
King Edwards diplomacy, then. if il
is drawing together in closer bonds the
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Candidates and the Issue.

The foremost issue OF the coming
campaign will be the question of expan-
sion and the affairs of our insular pos
sessions" says William Howard Taft.
Republican candidate for President. in
an authorized interview in Van Norden
Magazine.
The paramount issue Of the cam
paign will be the dollar or the man. "
says William Jennings Bryan, who will
be the nominee of the Democratic ma
tional convention for President, in a
current news report
Candidates do not make issues. The
people make them. Nobody at this
juncture can tell with absolute certainty
what issue the next election will hinge
upon. A slip Of the tongue or pen, an
episode Of the stump, may turn the cam
paign into channel never vet dreamed
Of
But there is no risk Of prophetic judg-
ment in saying that Mr.. Taft hits wide
OF the mark in his statement to the coun-
try that expansion will be the foremost
issue Far from being an issue. il
will cut no appreciable figure in the
campaign. Why should it? We have
expanded. Whether for good or i'll. the
thing is done and cannot be undone
Taft's bitterest foe will neither deny nor
begrudge him due credit for the fine part
he played in connection with our expan-
sion policy. But since nobody ever seri-
ously advocated a scuttle policy-sincc
expansion is a fact and condition. not
a theory to be dealt with by doctrinaires
there IS no issue in It and never will
be unless things some day 60 radically
wrong with our affairs in our insular
possessions.
Candidate Bryan may not have named
the paramount issue, but he named a
near-issue, at any rate, because, attached
10 "the dollar and the man" are the
tariff question, predatory wealth, the
corporation problem, railway and trust
supervision-these and kindred themes
which Theodore Roosevelt combined
and concentrated into a burning issue
called "The Square Deal" It may have
another name in this campaign-perhap:
no name at all-but the one name thai
describes the issue perfectly is Roose,
veltism
And the Republican party ought tC
welcome the issue Why shouldn't it?
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
BY YE LOCAL SCRIBE.
Dry enough for youi

Dry enough for your
Gus Karger is summering in Gin
cinnat
Tom Hume has joined the Cham
Der Of Commerce.
The odds favor Phil Kings team
in tO-dly's lineup.
Assistant Secretary Coolidge New
Euglandcd this week.
You can muzzlc the dogs. but you
cannot muzzle the dog days.
Chevy Chase is ankle. c.deep in dust.
Where's the sprinkling cartY
n. o. Messenger is having conf
dental talks with the voters out
West.
MAJ. Sylvester is on the trail OF
Dorsey Foutz. Early developments
expected.
DR.. n. n. Harper has resumed
practice at the old stand Cure
guarauteed.-Adv.
Angus McSween Is taking the pulse
Of the radical populace for the con.
servatiyc Philadelphia North Ameri-
can.
With convention honOrs fresh upon
him. Sidney Bieber avoids the lime
light and shuns publicity. Modest
Sidney.
Military road is fairly enchanting
these summer evenings. And nine
tenths Of Washington knows moth
ing about Ii.
II gift Of speech made a ball
player, we know one Chamber Of
Commerce fielder who would put
Tyns Cobb on the blink.
Read BIngville Bugle tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
CTo BE CONTINUEDl

The eleventh chapter Of this mar
veious tale VIII be rccoun.ed by Col
o. o. Sto1ley. the Kentucky Night
ingale. whose beautiful singing Of
patriotic melodies daring the last
campaign secured so many votes for
his party. Col. Stcaley has been
enormously busy organizing a Taft
glec club. but was excused by the
Republican nominee for the time
necessary 20 complete the chapter
which viii appear next week. We
take this opportunity OF thanking
Mr.. Taft for his great kindness
Editor The Big Stick.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

1t seems 10 us that that New York man
recently arrested for stealing a statue OF
Diogenes and his lantern might have been
permitted 10 go his way in peace. II
might have served 70 remind him OF the
old gentleman's fruitless search and thus
turned his footsteps in better ways-but It
probably wouldn't have done anything Of
the kind.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Did you ever notice that there isn't
one person in a hundred who knows how
to hold on to a soft snap?" asks the
Springfield CMo) Republican. Well. there
is the Republican party; but. then. the
Republican party is one in a thousand or
more.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Arrests for drunkenness have been
gradually crawling up In Atlanta since
the great slump noticed just after pro-
hibition was ushered In. When a man
starts in again after a swear-off. he gen
orally gets back to his old pace by de-
grees.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

crash The cries of the wounded
were yet ringing in my ears. when l
partly recovered my senses and
opened my eyes. IL had been a bad
wreck. The 40 express had crashed
into a $50 n. 2. Boozihac; had left
the track and collidcd NTH the Buff
falo fast freight, laden chiefly with
an extra edition u tAe Gotham Ga
zette.
Ny arms we're pinned to my side
and something was on my foot. so
that ! could not move IL Ny head
was wcdged in between the seat Of
Pullman car and an old ladys
Ta!ise, so that could not open my
jaws 70 emit / cry Cor help. II was
by the mercSt chance that was
able 20 open one eye.
That was enough. ! took in all
the frightful haToc the wreck had
wrought. To the left Of nee there
was a grand piano turned skyward.
One Of its mahogany legs had gone
through a barrel OF lard. which
melted fast IN the heat OF he noon
day sun. It's other leg had gone
through a crate of socks, evidently
knitted for the Yiddish trade. and
theis garish colors added 20 The hor-
ror Of the scene.
II was evident that 7 had lain
unconscious long, for already the
yulturcs Of the press were gathered
about. notebooks in hand. calmly
retting materials for their stories.
IN the forefront I recognized BAN
Slythe. leaning afectiona,ely upon
the shoulder OF Cooliehand. Of the
Bun. while Himmy JOoc. Earnest
Talkcr. and Winny BillianS were
frantically debating 20 their stenoE-
raphers.
Ms position was a desperate one.
1 could give no cry for help and I
was parched for thirst. If I could
only make them hear.
Suddenly Pam Slythe. gazing di-
rcctly at me. burst into a laugh.
Say" he sail. look at that
funny thing there amid the wreck
age I thought at first il was an in
jured passenger"
I longeG 10 tell him that was.
but ] could not speak.
1T IS. isn't it," said Eanes:
Talker.
Il guess not" said BAN. lighting
another one Of the cigars he had so
pient.fully supplied himself with at
the Chicago convention. a lot o;
this is miscellaneous freight. I guess
that's an idol Of some sort being
shipped ont 10 Japan"
II thought ! saw Il novel" ex-
claimed Himmy Jooe.
I had Inovcd; ! had winked: but
Of all the newspaper mep there
Hinmy was the only one that might
have been expected 10 recognize a
wink when he saw il.
In a few minutes was out Of
there. TIE wrecking gang made
short work Of the locomotive which
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

The recent Methodist conference In
Baltimore declined to remove the re-
strictions from certain forms OF amuse-
ment although petitioned to do so. Peo-
pie Will have to go on removing them
for themselves. as usual, we suppose.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Literature TO order.

II want you" said the publisher. ''to
write a novel to be called The Lilies ."
But" inquired the author, where
fore?"
II have Just bought at auction a Job
lot OF paper lilies which can be used for
window displays all over this broad
land
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Lookinr Forrrnrd-

From the St. Louis Globc-Dcmocrat
1t is said that Mir. Bryan. after his nom
nation at Denver. viii have the two
thirds rule abolished. Running the fourth.
fifth and sixth battles will be easier on q
majority basis.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

And now the German Emperor wants
to blot out the petty monarchies within
his empire. and be himself just the one
big 1t. VIII not some State rights"
advocate arise in the Reichstag and pro-
test against this, even II he loses?
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
MANS LuLLARY.

To soothe the babe. dad sang a song
But baby only came out strong,
Kept up his crying.
Dad. too. kept up; he had no choice.
But baby merely raised his voice,
With father vying.
And so II went till mother came.
Now mother truly is a dame
OF erudltion
Said she: I'D drop that mystic rune.
1 think the baby takes your tune
For competition"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
SATURDAY. JUNE q, 1908.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

That vacation OF yours will be
Incomplete unless The Washing
ton Herald follows yOu.
II Will be like n daily letter
from home.
wherever you are IL will reach
you regularly. and the address
will be changed as often as de-
sired.
Daily, 40 cents n months daily
and Sunday, 80 cents. Postage
prepaid
Telephone Main 1900.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Singing n Trial.

This will be a memorable trial. de-
clared the New York lawyer. Il GER
tainly have gotten together a competent
cast"
"Goodt'
''All that remains is to see the district
attorney and submit our dialogue and
scenario"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

In Norway when a man and his wife
travel together. the woman pays only
half fare. 1t is probably impossible for
the women over in that country to figure
why 1t isn't always bargain to carry
their husbands with them when they
travel
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Nine. Gould says we are lacking in
society possesses. Yes. thanks: such
things as Nine. Gould. Jimmie" Hyde
and William Waldorf Astor. for instance
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

A cyclone down South recently picked
up a house full OF people and carried II
several miles before putting II down. We
have known people TO hold on TO a full
house an aggravatIngly long time before
putting II down, too.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

An old gentleman Of Brooklyn IS dis
gusted with spiritualism because he can
never enjoy demonstration without pay
ing so for IT, How does he expect the
spirits to keep up their spirits. II he acts
that WaY?
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

A New Jersey man is trying to organize
an Irish potato trust. He should be care
full. If he ever gets the sons Of the "Ould
Sod mad throughout this country some
trusts are likely to bite the dust. and
more especially his.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

A writer says simple way to beat the
beef trust is TO quit eating meat. This
is such simply remedy that It is to be
regretted it cannot possibly be put in
execution
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

various nations of Europe, is a further
guarantee, if that were needed, that the
peace of Europe is assured for some
time to come.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
His Field.

do you think there is really a sucker
born every minute?''
I have never given any attention 70
promiscuous statistics" answered the
professional sharper. I make my living
out OF wise guys"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Guatemala has a violent attack Of the
illustrated postcard fever" says a con-
temporary. II those other South Ameri-
can countries are wise. they will probably
quarantine against IL.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Aiming High.

TITS my ambition to earn a million
collars" declared bard.
That's laudable enough"
And it's my ambition to earn II writ
ing poetry. HOw's that for an aim7''
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Western college was recently wrecked
by wind, according to a current news
item. II Chancellor Day isn't careful.
something Of the kind may happen to
Syracuse University
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

A new cause for divorce has been as
signed, "incompatibility Of genius" The
lawyer who dug it up was evidently some
thing Of genius, all right.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
These Men.

Hubby won't you go shopping with
me to-day?"
NIX. nlxey. and again nix"
There is going TO be e demonstration
OF this new sheath skirt, and"
Sure, I'll go"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
At Denver.

From the Atlanta Constitution
Gentlemen with a yearning 20 prolong
their celebration are reminded that one
drink is reported TO DO the work of three
at Denver.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

The statement that there is enough
water in the world TO last 5OO00,O0O years
leads US to suspect that railroad stock
ultimately will be worth something Ike
cents a bushel.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Innt Yenrn Suits.

II happens now that fathers woes
Are Just immense.
Ma bartered all his summer clothes
For 30 cents.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

''The wood pulp trust wisely says moth
ing" notes the Cleveland Leader. II
prefers to say nothing; especially when
everything is coming its way. anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Mr.. Daniel sulIy is said to have lost
S250.OOO recently trying 10 corner soap.
Seems TO have been pretty we'll cleaned up.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Just Like ROOSEVELT.

Caesar refused n kingly crown.
Also he said; Give me fat men"
History does repeat itself. It seems.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

King Peter Of Servia is soon to visit
the Car. There will be a punching up
OF trouble for you!
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

Read BinCillo Busls tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27
Chaplgr E-By Sal. J:hn 4. Csron.

Author Of "WaIloninC the Wapiti. %
Running Rluuocc.os." " and "Gaf-
fng GiIafe.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-27

THE proposed tax on bachelors in Ger
many is a good measure" said Johann
Friedrich Meister, Of Hamburg. Germany,
at the New Willard last night.
Bachelors. no matter how industrious
in every other way they may be, do not
render those services 20 the state which
they really owe. In most cases they do
not own property. IN consequence Of
which they do not pay taxes or con-
tribute otherwise to the support OF the
government. whose protection and bless
lngs they claim and profit by. They do
not raise families. aaG II everybody would
follow the ways Of reasoning OF the
bachelor world there would soon be a true
case Of national race suicide. This in
itself would be q crime. and II is. in my
mind. that the criminal idea, or rather
dangerous reasoning. Of the bachelor
should be fined with a good tax Whether
the measure OF imposing tax will con-
vince the bachelor of the error of his'
ways is different question. doubt Il
very much"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-09-30
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