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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
ON FIFTH AVENUE.
Mr.. HoweIIs Thinks IL Has ReEaIned
Its American Type.

Mr. hoHelis Thinks IL Has ReZained
Its American Type.
" D. HOEells. in Harpers Magazine.
Enough Of streets" we cried. impa-
tiently. Now. what Of men? What OF
that heterogeneity for which New York
IS famous, or infamous? You noticed
the contrasting Celtic and Pelssgic tribes
in Boston What Of them here. with all
the tribes OF Israel, lost and found. and
the "sledded Polack," the Czech. the
Hun, the German. the Gaul. the Gothic
and Iberian Spaniard and the swart
stranger from our sister continent TO the
southwark. and the islands Of she seven
seas, who so sorely outnumber us2
our friend smiled thoughtfully. WHY.
that is very curious, DO YOU know that
IN Fifth avenue the American type seems
TO have got back its old supremacy? L
IS as II no other would so well suit with
that subiimity, I have not heard that
race suicide has been pronounced by the
courts amenable 20 our wise State law
against felo de So. but On modern Fifth
avenue IL IS as II our strip had suddenly
reclaimed its old time sovereignty. I
don't say that there are not other faces.
other tongues than ours 20 be seen and
heard there; far from g., But I do say il
IS a sense OF the American face. the
American tongue, which prevails. once
more after long exile IN the streets of
our own metropolis. you find yourself in
an American city Your native features.
your native accents. have returned in
such force from abroad, or have thrOnged
here IN such multitude from the pros
pering Pittsburgs. Cincinnatis, Chicagos,
St LOuiseS. and San FrarcisCOs Of the
West. mat you feel as much at home
IN Fifth avenue as you would IN PlcCa-
dIlIy. or in the Champs Elysees, or on
the Pincian Hill Yes. II is very curious.
Perhaps. we suggested, after mo-
u1eut's reflection. It isn't true.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Misery in a Coal strike.

From the Philsdeiphia Public Isdger.
The business men of the coal region
should make the situation clear TO the
miners themselves before a vote IS taken
on a strike. This is a most inauspicious
time 20 inaugUrate useless strikes in this
country. The number Of unemployed Is
large The reserve stock OF anthracite
IS said to be about 100000 tons, or
enough 10 tide over the summer az a
pinch. and II the anthracite miners should
be inveigled into q strike which Is gen
erauy condemned, the plight Of the work
ers viii be pitiful.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

by the fact that many judges Of inferior
courts particularly police courts - are
men Of small ability, and not infreQuently
the creatures OF political bosses and
henchmen. Manifestly, it is hard to build
a firm foundation here that may be de-
pended on to carry the -superstructure
without question. And this brings US
down 10 the old, old proposition that good
government depends, in its final analysis.
on the people themselves. the interest
they take in their affairs. and the stten-
ton they give to an intelligent welding
OF their ballots.
The keynote OF Gov. Hughes address was
sounded no less vehemently in snaiyzing
this feature Of his discussion. however,
than IN every other feature Of IT, he is.
in every fiber OF his being, a real. genu-
Inc. critical optinist. He believes in the
people. and while he admits that our
approach TO lofty ideals must Of neces-
sity. be spiral. and not direct. he never
theiess finds abundant evidence by the
light OF his own experience that We are
persistently and consistently ascending
ali the time. Gov. Hughes feels that lofty
respect for our higher tribunals is as
sured the American people. and he has
faith enough in that people TO believe
that no magistrate il this land. from the
most Insignificant 10 the most august
viii be chosen from the ranks Of the
unworthy when We have had a little
more time 10 adjust ourselves and get
a clearer view OF our environment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
LET NOT LOVE GO, roo.

Nov the purple night ist past.
Nov che moon mere family Slows.
Dawn has through thy easement cast
RcScs on Thy breast. q Fose.
Now the kisses are all done
Now tie world awakes anew.
Now the charmed ho,sr Is gone-
Let H0t love 20. 100.
When Old winter. creeping nigh.
SFTinkles raven hair With white.
Dims The brightly glancirg eye
laughs away the dancing light.
Roses may forget their sun.
Lilies may forget their dew.
Beauties perish, one b. enc
Let not love so. too.
Palaces snd towers Of p7ide
Crumble year b. year away;
Creeds, Ike robes. are laid aside.
Even our Te-y tnmbs decay
When the ail-c0aQuering moth ard Tlst
Gnaw the goosiy garment through.
When the dust returns to dust,
Let not love 80. too.
Kingdoms melt AWAY Ike snow.
Gods are spsnt Ike wasting flames.
Hardly the rev peoples knox
Their divine fhTicc-Wcrshipsd namesi
A. tire last 1szt hour II al.
When thou mskest al things new,
Father. bear thy children call
Let not lore 20. too
ALFRED No7ss
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
New government Problem.


Prom re Detroit tTee Iress.
VIII it be necessary to grant franchises
and rights Of way for wireless telegraph?
The establishment OF exclusive air lines"
IS beyond the powers OF human govern
ments. What is desired is the suppression
of the amateur operators who are having
their play at the expense Of the serious
business of saving lives and promoting
the important affairs Of the world. But
how are they to be suppressed in 4 legal
wav7
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Conauerors Without a Conquest.

The history Of the extraordinary cruise
which hiss just terminated at Hampton
Roads. amid the acclaim Of a mighty peo-
pie. remains TO be written. Its origin. It's
motive. and its purpose are yet obscureiy
known. Nobody believes that the order
to circumnaz1gste the globe was inspired
wholly by a,desire to try out our ships
and seamen. The presence OF a feet Of
battle ships in any port is a display Of
force which has a significance varying
with circumstances. but in any case II is
= demonstration Of military power. II
the cruise was originally Intended as d
flourish Of the big stick in the Pacific,
its extension TO the seven seas was a
stroke Of genius Tor that deprived the
voyage of any particular threat. We
have now paradsd before the eyes Of the
world. and with impartial favor have i'm
pressed actual friend and possible foe
with our naval prOwess- An unprece-
dented. even a danng. performance. It has
ended wei. and va congratulate the Off
GERS and the men, and the country that
has such a feet
a martial exploit,,its chief significance.
after all. Is that not a single gun was
fred in anger Our'home-coming armada
has returned from a mission Of peace.
We welcome. as Gov. Hughes finely said
in his convocaton address, a great war
feet that has made no conquest, heroes
that have shed nosblood and brought no
booty. Our ships navigated the oceans
without destroying the peace Of mind OF
a single foreign monarch. They are the
arms OF a nation that never draws It's
sword save in defense. They signify a
power that has been traditionally en-
ployed to promote universal amity a
power that. as the japanese Ambassador
has well observed. imposes upon Us a
proportionate amount Of duty as a peace
maker IF We have sent this feet upon
e spectacular voyage around the world,
we fondIy believe that the cause OF in
ternationaI accordahas somehow been ad-
vanced thereby. The ships, We Ike 10
say. are our messengers Of peace. They
go not 10 stir I'D strife. but 70 heal and
prevent.
II may be said. and. We trust, with fdel-
ity to truth. that nation with so ideal
istic a conception Of the value Of sea
power viii never misuse that power.
Nothing in our past justifes a belief that
We wiz ever do 50. With the possession
Of vast power there goes a vast response
bility. which weighs upon our statesmen
more heavily as the fearful consequence
and tremendous expenditures Of modern
war multiply. Cheaper. they say. less
narrowing to humanity. the upkeep OF a
preponderant force that makes war in
possible than TIE arbitrament Of physical
conflict Even so, II Is a costly theory Of
national economy, Yet obviously sup
ported By public sentiment The Ameri-
can people are proud Of their navy ard
willing 10 foot the bill. In this state OF
the public mind, those who fear the spread
OF martial feeling have but one recourse.
ard that IS 70 emphasize those ideals Of
peace whereby a floating fortress embody-
ing the mast destructive forces may fl
the imsginati0ns OF men - converted into
symbol Of national good villa hs-
binger Of amity and concord.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Exsravagauce.


FT0T1 ne U1l0 Stats Iul.fIlal
We are so apt 10 think that extrava-
gance in public expenditure is, at the
worst. only an error OF judgment But It
is too close TO corruption to shove it aside
so easily. Where one IS reckless with
the peoples money. he opens the door
70 a score OF vices The line between
right and wrong gets very dim in his
sight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
It's All Fixed.

From the Indianapolis News
The extra session OF Congress viii con
vene on March 70 (Kind permission OF
Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannou-)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
The Impairment Fellow.

From the Kansas City Times.
The total appropriations of each session
Of Congress now exceed S1,000, 00eOeO. Sen
ator La Toilette shows a disposition 10
ask for more light on some Of the ap-
preparation bills-just as if It was any OF
his business
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

The Cuban government has granted
amnesty 10 suicides" according TO a
news item. Apparently. the powers that
be over there propose 70 be highly con-
sentative in dishing out favors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Sueetness and Light.

From Life
I'm short. sir. we 60 in far too little
for what Matthew Arnold calls sweetness
and light" i don't see that-sugar and
oil are the two biggest trusts we sup
port
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Isn't Il about time for innocent by
ISLANDERS TO band together for mutual pro-
tection?" inquiries the Cleveland Leader
We believe they win be safer if they
maintain a scattering attitude
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

From ;he Charleston News and Courier
Having successfully undergone a Con-
gressionaI operation, Mr.. Knox Is fit for
the Cabinet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

King Edward has given the Sultan
OF Turkey q horse" says the Columbia
state This must have pleased the Sultan
immensely; everybody else has seemingly
been inclined 10 give him lemons lately.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Fru-n the New York World
Hartman, camping out IN Texas. hrs
hardwood floors IN his tent and special
telephone and telegraph wires. Practical
man
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Mr.. Bryan IS 20 deliver a speech in
Pittsburg on March 4. Six months ago
the gentleman from Nebraska never
dreamed he would be hlling any such
relatively unimportant engagement on the
date mentioned
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

If the President would put a real siren
uous message in cold storage 10 be
handed out 10 the umpires at the psyche
logical moment next summer. it probably
would help some.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Except in the Rail- Schedule.

From the Boston Herald.
The United States Steel Cooperation ap-
pears TO be discOUntinE real tariff revi-
SIGN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

a member OF the ever-dear and ven
Grated South Carolina legislature recently
referred 10 the common people" OF that
State on the solemn assurance Of a con-
temporary the veracity Of which is unim-
peachable. We decline, nevertheless, 10
believe that he meant any harm. or
sought TO be in anywise offensive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

- Ham Lewis is in Japan" says the
Milwaukee Sentinel. To suspect Japan
OF wanting 10 fight Us. in the light OF
this benign assurance. would appear TO
be positively absurd
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Parties with Notwithstanding records
viii not be unwelcOme at the White
House after March 4. OF course. but
parties with golf records are more likely
10 get the glad hand, we think
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

From the PhnsdelDhiz North American
The Senate report is 10 the effect that
the steel merger was combination in
restraint Of trade And yet the whole
thing seems to have been TO promote a
tCade-in securities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

We have no doubt several Senators
would have delivered scorching repri-
mands 10 those parties who proposed Mr..
Knox originally FOR Secretary OF state.
only they did not think about the IN
oonstitutOnality Of the proposition until
TOO late.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Mr.. George Gould's statement that he
is not going 70 retire from the railroad
business raises the interesting question
whether ne knows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Now that old Geronimo is dead. we
trust people VIII be careful how they
refer TO him as "a bloody butcher and
murderer" Just say he was afflicted
with ''transitoria furioso diabolico.'' and
let IL go al that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Senator's and Members have been talking
mysteriously Of the army Of s.oOO spies
created during this administration 10
prey upon the liberties Of the people
Not one OF them has taken the trouble
apparently. TO find out where these. men
we're employed and what they were do
ing. They are al on the pay roll by Con-
gressionaI enactment: and we should not
wonder If there has been. at various
times. considerable interest at the Capitol
in the distribution OF the appointments
But this hoax IS no verse than the re-
marksble table of expenditures for the
detection OF crime compiled by Mr.
Tawney. which purported to show that
as the papers reported it, Mr. Roosevelt
spent SS2O00.Oeo on the Secret Service in
a single year. When these figures reached
the Senate they were toned up TO $4s.-
Oo0ooo. Mr. Roosevelt shows that the
total amount expended by ali the depart
ments for any service at all resembling
that performed by the Secret Service
men Wit amount this year 10 approx
mately s1.60o.OoO OF which the Treasury
division expended but g fraction.
It may be hoped that those Of our con-
temporaries who confess themselves
puzzled by the Secret Service contro-
verSy will make note Of these facts II
IS really simple matter, a good deal
muddied Up in the discussion, but il
could be settled easily enough by the
adoption OF the Presidents plan TO place
the Secret Service men under the direc-
ton Of the Attorney General-a plan that
has been accepted in principle by the
Senate investigating committee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

There is no fat Ike home" says the
Deseret News. Perhaps that is why the
average fat-dweIer is always wanting TO
move into another one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

PITY the Masonic goat Taft rode.
says the Atlanta Journal That seems to
have been anticipated; which is probably
why they made him a Mason without re-
curing him to ride the goat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

The failure OF King Alfonso TO take an
airship journey recently was due 10 his
wife's interference. IL is said. Evidently.
she prefers TO have him walk a chalk line.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
VERY EXCLUSIVE.


The Oak Tree Arms is always full;
No doubt OF that
One has 20 have a social pull
To rent a fat.
Six hundred acorns is the rate
The squirrels pay.
The waiting list Is very great
The agents say.
No bat or skunk may ever hope
A lease to try.
The stern owl janitor boots Nope"
When they apply.
+ The Oak Tree as the finest yet
Fer years has stood
There are no better fats 10 let
In all the wood.
Composite.
This new book employs twenty Jla-
lects
Then the great American novel must
have arrived at last"
Spring Drama.
"AIl the worlds stage"
Yes: see a numbe- Of baseball stars
are refusing TO sign the papers.
Like the Watch.
"oh, don't know. 1t may come
What
The dollar automobile.
A sad Fate.
A President. my boy. looms great.
Enthusiasm kindIes.
But a Vice President, I'd state,
Just dwiRdIes.
Theme for n Romance.
"Oh. for something new in a magazine
story
We'll. why not have duke in the fc-
ton department fall in love with a work
ing girl among the advertisements
New York Journalism.
II hear you're on a New York paper"
Yes; I'm its crime commissioner.
Dangerous Topic.
I happened 20 mention that two can
I've as oheaply as one. and he got furl-
GUS
He's paving aiiTnony."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

FIRM ire Baltimore sun.
Mr. Taft has tackled Up the Don't
Worry sign over the Panama Canal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

As an item OF news, and. incidentally.
70 illustrate the beauty OF the English
language. ne call attention 10 the fact
that it is proposed 10 erect in Macon. Ca,
"a plant for the manufacture Of paper
from the okra plant"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

When Congress reduced Mr.. Knox's
prospective salary as Secretary Of State.
1t must have reminded him Of his juve-
nile days. when parental punishment was
administered with the comment. son,
this chastisement IS infinitely more pain
ful 10 me than II can possibly be TO
you.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Mr., Bryan's declaration that he is not
discoUraged- shows that he is stiu Al
on the rebound.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Bugs are reported 10 be eating up all
the ancient legislative records OF the
Empire State Of the South. There is one
comforting thought IN this-Grand Old
Texas wiH never be able to claim and
produce anything more strenuous in the
bug line than this Cracker exhibit.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

The President-elect merely 'wunk' at
Birmingham" says the Selma CAla-)
Times Hum, Wonder what happened
afterward.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Merely a liar says an editorial head
line in the Jackson Miss News Quite
a commonplace distinction nowadays, en-?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

Last regular Monday morning epistle
70 the people March l. Do not forget the
5ate.-Advt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

A President. my boy. looms great,
Enthusiasm kindles.
But a Vice President, I'd state,
Just dWindIes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Theme for a Romance.

"oh. FOR something new in a magazine
story"
We'll. why not have a duke in the fc-
ton department fan in love with a work
ing girl among the advertisements
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Composite.

This new book employs twenty dia-
lects-
Then the great American novel must
have arrived at last"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

James G. Futtrell, marine engineer, Of
London, who is at the New Willard, dis
cussing the cruise Of the battle ship feet.
paid 1t high compliment.
Every loyal and patriotic English
man." said the Britisher, fully believes
that Britannia rules the wave And
we all fervently hope ve snail continue
10 do so. We must. however. admit. 10
matter how disagreesble this may be TO
some Of Us. that America is making giant
strides to compete with Us. so far as the
ruling of the waves is concerned. The
United States has Just proved TO the world
that It has a navy inferior 10 none. and
equal and probably even superior to most
OF them. always. naturally. excepting
England To make a trip around the
world without any serious mishap 10 the
men or the ships. and to be back again
on schedule tine is sufficient evidence OF
the fine seamanship Of the American blue
jacket Il Is not always the number OF
ships that count In fact, I am inclined
10 believe il is the man behind the gun
who always counts. and America GER
teinIy has the gunners-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23

L happened 20 mention that two can
I've as cheaply as one. and he got furi-
GUS
He's paying alimOny"
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New York Journalism
4 nnnrrrnnn Tonic.

II hear you're on New York paper"
Yes; I'm its crime commissioner.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Like the watch.

"Oh, I don't know. 1t may come"
WHAT"
The dollar automobile.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-02-23
Spring Drama.

'All the worlds stage"
Yes; 1 see a numbe- Of baseball stars
are refusing to sign the papers"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-04-08

least 100000 people; indirectly 100,-
600 more. 1t brings to the state many
millions of dollars of foreign money
which enters the general reservoir
and makes for the prosperity of the
people at large. Annihilate these
millions of property, income and reve-
nue., as the Anti-Saloon league pro-
poses to do, and what do we gain in
lieu of them?
Immensely increased taxation to
start with and, after that, precisely
what they have gained in Maine, for
every saloon that pays taxes, speak
easy that pays none, for every dollar
of revenue and income cut off from
the people and the public treasury, a
dollar of tribute to the smuggling ex-
press company or the contraband road
agent; for every man who sells a
drink, an outlaw; for every man who
takes a drink, liar. and lawbreaker;
the political preacher and the ras.
cally politician in alliance, the one
to dispose of corner lots in heaven
according to his ignorance or his
venality the other to roll his eyes
simultaneously in the direction of
heaven, to hold Office and to control
the clandestine disposition of drink
just as they have done in the state of
Maine for nearly 60 years"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-04-08
MUCH VOTE SWAPPING
ON LUMBER AND HIDES

Washington, April 6.-Free lumber
went down to defeat in the house to.
day by vote of 176 to ITO. Lumber
stays in the Payne bill at one dollar
per thousand
Hides are to remain on the free list
by vote of 166 to LOG. The votes on
the two propositions indicates exten.
siVe vote trading. New England votes
were plenty against free lumber and
the south gave substantial majority
for free hides. New England joined
with the southerners in giving them a
vote for protected lumber in exchange
for votes for free hides.
When the house adjourned 1t was
Wrangling over a proposition to raise
the duty on barley from 15 to 25 cents
per bushel. New York brewers are
urging low duty on barley and New
York congressman are fighting hard
against higher tariff.
Senator Aldrich told representatives
of the lumber syndicate tonight that
the senate and house conferees would
come to an understanding on the tar
in by May IA, three weeks earlier than
anticipated. Aldrich also said the
duty on lumber would be 81, despite
the house vote today.
President Taft is satisfied with the
tariff bill SO far, it is authoritatively
stated,