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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

It has been decided that a mail carrier
not quite five feet four inches in height IS
as able and acceptable letter carrier as
one who passes that limit. Now that
this momentous proposition has been set
at rest we shall all breathe much easier
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
a Try-out on the Tariff.

From the st. Lolis Post Dispatch.
Cannon's nomination on the one hand.
met by John A Johnson on the other.
would present a straight-Out test Of what
the country wills to do with the tariff.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

cept in Arkansas. where Jeff has 'em
under his thumb.
"Out in Arkansas I've got the editors right
where I want en- Ont there you couldn't con
Wet free Niger Of shooting craps the evidence
OF editor.
Arkansas exchanges please copy. If any
comment is made, kindly send a marked
paper 20 this Office
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

From the Boston Globe
One could almost believe reading Presi-
dent Roosevelt's letter, accepting Admiral
Brownson's resignation. that he thought
for the moment that he was writing TO
Gen Miles
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
where. Oh. where, was Lodge,

From the Springfield republican
Tho mysterious phase Of the alleged
unanimous vote of the Senate against the
four Taft nominees for postmasterships
in Ohio is this. Where was Mr.. Lodge ?
Did he abandon the President In that
grave crisis2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
An Eve 10 BusIness.

Il arr going instantly TO that dear
America ="
Due, your past is such that no heiress
would marry you"
Still. ! might earn something serving
as a horrible example"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

It is said the Pullman Car Company is
the idea of making a differ
ence in charge for upper and lower
berths Doubtless this means the COM
pany = thinking of raising the price Of
the lower berth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Bryan has been given the glad hand by
everybody up this way-and they are not
likely to take especial interest IN the
other gentleman's sore toe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Secretary Taft shows marked ability
in replying to question without answer
ing it, says the New York American.
That is the sign Of a successful politician,
isn't IL?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
schmitz Can DO No Wrong.

From the Chicago Tribune.
1t would be interesting to know whether
ex-Msyor Schmitz could do anything so
bad that the courts of California would
consider ii a crime.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

When Mr. HObsons government news
paper gets on its feet. we suppose the old
Record viii have to take TO issuing occa-
siOnal extras" or take back seat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Representative John Sharp Williams, of
Yazoo. Miss. the leader of the Demo-
cratic minority in the House is a native
Of Memphis, Tenn. When that city was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Mr. Cyrus Leland, a candidate for gov
ernor Of Kansas, says he cannot make
speech, and does not propose to try. That
is a mighty fine platform.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Mr.. Cleveland has not been able 10 get
up much Of a What-shall-we-do hour
exp Presidents? argument so far, but II he
viii PROFOUND the inquiry about fifteen
months hence. there win be something do
ing we imagine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

DO not judge a mans brains by the
fact that he is always talking says
the Montgomery Advertiser No; because
in most instances of that kind he hasn't
any anyhow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

PAY as you go" suggests a Virginia
contemporary for q 1898 motto And
don't so too fast" might be added.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Boni de Castellane has sued Pittsburg
man for 500 damages, alleging libel. This
is the most extreme example of a des-
perate attempt TO raise the wind we ever
heard Of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

That doctor who advocates the practice
Of vivisection upon the insane should be
to an operating table and given
a few doses OF his own medicine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Mr.. Foraker is "a precedent smasher
himself He has made it plain to the
country that every Ohioan isn't entitled
TO an Office. whether or no.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

A felow-Indianian says It was Mr.
Booth Tarkington's double that en-
gagged a squadron Of police in deadly com
bat recently. Our opinion is that some
body in that transaction was seeling
double
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

We presume, however. sandbagging
man and riiling his pockets would be adj
mitted by the California courts to be
unlawful eXtOrtion."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

In view Of the fact that King Alfonso
eats nine meals a day. we don't suppose
he is able 10 keep a cook even as long
as we do in this country.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
Among Girls.

Dear. you have such pretty curves"
Thank YOU"
What a pity that curves are so hope
lessly out OF style"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Mr.. Cortelyous emphatic denial isn't
strange. Surely the Brownson incident
could not be forgotten so soon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

A Detroit woman sold her husband for
$500 That's a pretty fancy figure for
the average husband. but everything is
up in price these days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

The author of Maryland. My Mary
land' is dead, but his song will live for
ever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

How Congress must thank its lucky
stars it raised its salary last time, in
stead of waiting until now
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Miss Vanderbilt's count said 1t is "alI
for love" and, 10 prove 1t, went out and
purchased the 81 marriage license with
his own good money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Mr.. Nicholas Longworth says Ohio
will be solid for Taft. This, being in
the nature of an ultimatum shuts out all
further thinks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Former Senator Calls protest against
the appointment OF Senator Bryan isn't
going 10 add anything to the first gentle
mans popularity in Washington. Senator
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
So Rrnhder ehinn.

Oh il fairly makes me dizzy.
All dis putin
Congress am so very busy
Dom muffin
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

'Avaunt John Barleycorn, avamt"
says a poet In the Atlanta Georgian
What! Hasn't John avaunted yet?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Mr.. George AIDE has decided not to enter
politics. 1t seems that he just couldn't
convince anybody that he wasn't joking.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
Not 81 LnxurIous.

Here I am reduced TO smoking a
quarter cigar. I almost hate to light it."
"Then give it TO me" suggested a
friend. 'It'll be a rise for me"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
Progressive predicting.

How about that fellow who predicted
a hard winter"
HE is now predicting a hard spring"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
CHANGING SEASONS.

When I in humOr started out
While yet the year was raw,
We'd write a lot OF Quips about
The January thaW.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

I think the theme would answer yet
I'd work 1t up with ease
But now we never seem to get
A January freeze
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18
A Mean Man.

do you remember that you proposed
10 me sixteen times?"
yes ! was a big slob. wasn't -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

Read BingVille Bugle Tomorrow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-18

To a group of men in, the cafe Of the
Shoreham last night, an editor from New
York told a lot of things about Latin
America that throw a new light on the
interest which the United States has in
those countries. The man who did the
talking was Seymour Dunbar, Of Tropical
America.
Secretary Root is right. said Mr. Dun
bar, Sin urging that this country put
forth effort to bring about closer personal
and business relations with our Southern
neighbors. But with the Secretary's per
mission. I think he hardly goes far
enough in his utterances. To is almost a
case of now-or-never for this country, Il
it wants to get and hold q fair share
of Latin American influence and trade.
The nations of Europe, and paTticu-
larry France. Germany. Italy. and Eng
land. are already commercially powerful
in Brazil. Argentina, and Uruguay Real
izing the advantage which the completion
of the canal viii give Us in going after
the west coast trade, they are working
day and night to get firmly intrenched
in Colombia. Peru, Bolivia. Ecuador. and
Chile. What the business men OF this
country ought to do is 20 look ahead and
begin their campaign now.
There is almost no imaginable limit
to the opportunities for Investment and
commercial development which those
countries afford Why. Mexico alone now
contains at least S4C0o000OO Of invested
American capital
''The demand for information about
Latin America is so widespread in this
country that the colleges and universities
have been compelled 10 establish depart
ments to deal with the subject
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29
From Big 10 Small.

That Is the way the FURY RuTles
BOY looks today and he viii look that
way until late in the summer; IN fact.
until the fall styles come IN. and
then. so the tailors say, there will be
radical change. The "EwarRer''
suits OF today will DO adnrufnT sse-
ond hand shops with pIauHrds an
nouncinE that they are tailor made.
only worn few times and a bargain
at SGss. And why? Simply because
those who govern the fashions for
men have decTeed that the big loose
coat must give way TO the narrow
shouldered, skinny. short jacket-one
that resembles those worn at Eton,
Engiand's famous preparatory school.
The fashionably dressed. young man
OF next winter will bear about as
much resemblance TO the one Of this
spring a day does to night. The
coats Will be foot or two shorter
and those who favor the extremes
will have theirs built TO the base Of
the spine only. The trousers will be
close fitting all the way down and
reach 70 the bottom without any roll.
Tho coat will retain the corset effect,
but there will be no pads on the
shoulders and the wearers Of fashions
newest clothes win look half the size
they do now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29
Limited View Trousers.

In brief. the new styles will have
mems clothes At snugly with a lib
eral view OF the trousers where now
an observer. gets a fieeting glimpse
OF about six inches OF the ends that
defy the long coats; just enough TO
convince him that the wearer pos
sesses such an article.
Ali tris may sound exaggerated and
absurd buJ one needs only visit fash
ionable tailor in a large city to be con-
WINGED OF the truth. Men are getting
more exacting than women about their
clothes. The writer, accompanied by
an artist, strolled into the establish
ment OF a prominent tailor. where
clothes are not only made. but also de-
signed, and the information regarding
mems fashions that was given out was
little short Of astounding
Observe" said a mechanical coat
engineer. " that the styles this year
are close-fitting as regards coats. while
the trousers are loose. The correctly
dressed man this year WI. wear a
long, soft roll collar. and cuffs on his
sleeves"
Prom the pictures on the dope
sheets, said the artist severely. N.
viii also wear cOrsets. his hair In L
braid and his ears pinned back"
Not az ALL said the mechanical coat
engineer, emphstically. But the well
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29
STRANGE BowLDER AT NAHANT.

There is on the Lynn harbor side OF
Nahant, not a great distance from the
United States Iife-saving station, and
on the line Of the electric railroad, a
bowlder which is OF odd character. and
showing evidence Of volcanic for1na-
ton. 1t is unlike any other rock along
the coast and looks like a huge chunk
OF cement and pebbles
There are various theories as TO how
il came TO be in its -esent location. but
no two are alike.
Capt. Charles e. Cove, one Of the
Oldest residents OF Nahant. says that
he has often heard his father. who lived
TO be ,ninety-four, speak OF the rock as
having heen Il there when he was a boy.
other old residents say that in their
opinion the rock was brought there In
a vessel.
Since the metropolitan park commits
sion has taken possession of the strip
OF land tslat connects Nahant and Lynn
they nave made II one OF the rules OF
the commission 20 allow nobody to de-
stroy the bOwlder, as IL IS considered to
be fine ornament 70 the Iocality.-Ex-
change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29
BY MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

d" HERE have been many public
assertions recently 70 the effect
that German women make the
best wives. With ali respect to
our German friends. I cannot help bat
differ from these statements as
whole.
That German women are greater
slaves 20 their husbands there is prob
ably no doubt. and that they are
thrifty. tidy and slilIful SIS housewives
no one Will dispute. There IS no Ques-
ton. however. but that American wom-
en- make more out OF what they have
and make better appearances than any
women in the world.
American women are often accused
OF being extravagant. and. n many
instances. this may be so. put I think
IT would be a very difficult matter to
find more capable wives and mothers
than are the majority Of Americans.
II may be that German women who
are all-sacrifcing TO their husbands
are PERHAPS more satisfactory TO men
than are women who insist upon hav-
ing opinions OF their own and having
a voice IN the administration Of the
affairs Of the home.
Germans are a great example 20
American men in one respect. and that
Is that they universally provide FOR
the whole family to participate IN their
fete days and pleasure seekings. while.
unfortunately, more OF our men are
willing that their children and family
should have a good time. providing
they are not expected to participate.
A 81
worlds be seen carrying a bundle in
the street, but he would walk beside
his wife or mother ana allow her to
carry whatever bundle or package she
might have. Especially would she be
expected 20 carry an infant child, when
her much stronger husband would
walk beside her. every inch a soldier.
but deenling these attentions to wom-
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COMPARISON or WIFELY DUTIES
IN THE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

toned 20 work-a-day lives that they
soon drill their children in the same
eternal grind that has been imposed
upon them from their own infancy
NauSbt can be said against their 10y
atty 10 their husbands and their fam
lies, ana there are many things IN the
German character that Americans
could emulate with advantage. At the
same time there are innumerable
things which the Germans could copy
with much advantage 20 themselves
from American women.
II is not safe TO claim superiority in
all things in the women Of any ma
tionaIity. FOR when you come TO COM
pare them Il VIII be found that there
are things TO be eulogized and things
10 be condemned II all nationslities.
TO- none Is perfect: no. not one said
the prophet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29

clothes cut on very precise geometrical
lines The beautiful creature was
bending gracefully over florist stand
eating a bouquet OF roses
Right behind him was a very fat
man, Weighing something like 800
pounds, leaning against = cane about
as thick as a willow switch.
But the big plate was the most strik-
ing. Here handsome gents" IN most
becoming spring styles lounged about
al over the picture.
Look at II hard" said the artist,
then you1l be glad you cant buy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29

- ONSEQUENTJY each season.
the four that constitute. the
year. see some change. Il
may be a slight one such as a
change from the ordinary pocket on
the coat to a patch one or a four
button coat instead of three. Again
the only change may be that the new
jacket Is an inch shorter or longer.
The average business man doesn't
care a rap about these little details.
He doesn't care whether the coat has
a fare or hangs on him like a gunny
sack So long as It covers his body
and keeps him warm. he's satisfied.
Not so the FLUFFY Rufnes Boy.
He watches the changes closely. and
he is always on exhibition any pleas
ant afternoon looking, in his estirna-
ton. very swagger. Today his clothes
may look large enough to encompass
two human beings Of his dimensions,
al 4 tomorrow 1t looks, as though he
had borrowed his little brothers suit.
That's the way II goes.
Since last summer. any tailor win
tell lou, the styles have been advanc-
ing to the extreme in the way Of big
ness. The fashionably dressed young
man has a coat that is padded over
the shoulders until he looks like a
prizefghter. IT is gathered in around
he waist and gives the appearance of
covering a pair Of corsets. From the
waist-line * promptly flares out at
an angle Of about forty-five degrees,
aud gives the effect that our grand
mothers had when they used to wear
,rinolines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29
There's Art in Clothes.

Not at AL" resumed the superin-
tendent OF construction. But I want
TO impress upon you the fact that as
much art may be worked out IN a
coat as IS expressed IN a picture. Our
designers are as much artists as those
who are more generally accorded that
Title. But instead OF working IN ma
bic or in colors or in music they md
the expression OF beauty IN wooden
FABRICS and fat bTaids and buttons
VIII show you our latest c-es-
lions. ne said. and you can see for
yourself the truth OF ny contention.
Here he said. pointing 70 a truly
beautiful suit OF clothes. Is the p-op-
er garb for youths Aad young nan the
coming spring and summer. Y IL al
ready In great demand BY college men.
some ef the pAPorH have attempted 70
ridiculs IL By calling Il the 'Fiossie
Boy suit Obsreys its clinEsna out
ines as sho-sn r. the picture. and also
the long r5u oDliGr and the Leather
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Great Danes for. Protectors
Continues from First Pag..)

Continued from First PageJ
my dogs, and no person other than
myself or the chauffeur can go
near il. On one occasion I had 70
rush 10 the assistance OF a eoIored
man who was attacked when he
struck a match on one Of the fend-
ers. I think the plan to have the
women guarded by Great Danes is
ideal and 1 have no doubt that the
scheme viii meet with favor gen
orally"
Another thing, the police think
the dog guards will brighten the
thugs, and that II woman goes
on the street followed by one Of
the animals she viii be let alone by
all with whom she comes in con-
tact Many IF the patrolmen have
given favorable expressions 70 the
plan to break up crime, and pre-
dict that 1t will be successful.
II is a well-knOwn fact among
students Of sociology that the type
of criminal known as footpads al
most universally have an overpow-
ering fear of dogs, fearing them
even more than men larger and
stronger than themselves. This
supports the argument that Great
Danes accompanying women along
the streets win do much TO break
up the growing tendency among
sneak thieves to assail the weaker
sex and snatch purses.
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Future Coming Out Parties.

How soon" asked the artist. an1-
iously. and where can I get some
blue dye or q can Of whitewash >"
You need be IN no hurry" said the
superintendent % construction. The
black dress suit VIII prevail for some
time yet. But IN regard 20 men pay
ing moro attention 20 dress. Not long
ago, IN Pittsburg. a young man v-zs
formally presented to society by his
parents When such events as thar
become more common men wiz be
as eager for beautiful and approors-
ate clothes as a young woman IS when
snc makes her debut IN society"
ny goodness" the writer said
oreamily. won't Il be too svr.s, o.
lords Tho papers VIII saw "
Wiliie Lovem. who made his bovr -
society at a pink tea Ffven bv h.
papa yesterday. was EtunaiaElT a.
llred In a lavender suit cut bias v-ith
Spanish lace nounoea he cs--saS
Alies Of the valley and ca-ns+so7,
ana was too lovely for words ,r-,z
papa, Col Jim Loven. wore ~. CO.
Nentional blue with a diamond 7o,.
ring
"oh. men VIII never ADOPT tia 7o,,
ring, interDosed the superintendent ~
construction.
When they give their sons oor-
lng-out parties or pink teas they T-iII .,
~ mo parting shot as adieuT were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29
How They Are Made.

This is not all, but to make the
garment look even more distinctive
and "swasger" the tailor forgets to
apply the scissors until the lower half
Of the coat looks Ike an abbreviated
skirt Two lonesome little buttons.
fastened on more than half way down,
do duty In keeping the coat from flap
ping when the wind Is blowing. The
sleeves, OF course. are big and loose
with a wonderful effect at the ends.
They are made like the attached cuffs
on a shirt. and the ends are held to
Eether with buttons, sleeve links or
4 bright colored ribbon bow: anything
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29

STEPPED in crime he be. will care 70
try conclusions with q big. power
ful dog, Weighing more than he
does and well equipped with good
teeth and a death-like grin of The
Jaw The few dollars or levels
that the woman may have viii
have no attraction for the average
thug when he sees an animal about
the size Of panther strutting ma
jecticaIly at her side and ready at
all hours 10 cast majesty aside and
make use Of his teeth.
The criminal might attsmp+ n
XIII the Toman's guardian, but
while he was at work on the task
his intended victim could easily
escape, and give an alarm. The
footpad could hardly use a gun TO
kill the dog with for fear Of sound
ing a general alarm, and the
chances are more than even that
he would get the worst Of the en-
counter in fighting the dog in any
other way. There isn't one crimi-
nal in a hundred that is not wei
aware Of this fact. and they are
not noted for recklessness when
it eomeE to counting bodily injury.
II Is low an assured fact tIst
Washington girls viii have Great
Dane protectors, and before long
it VIII be a common sight along
the thorOughfares to see q dainty
bit Of femininity tripping along.
and at her side win be a forbid
ding looking object keeping pace
with the mistress, and warning all
who would attack that he must
first be reckoned with. This for
bidding Joking object is mankind's
best friend, and his species is
Great Dane.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-29

dressed man will have his coat drawn
in and fitting about the waist
Study these new plates that have
been made % tie styles for the coming
spring and suEruer while go out and
bring you IN some designs We have
just created"
The first plate shown was 81 a beaut-
ifui young man who looked as though
no had been melted and poured int