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The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
SENTIMENTS OF PRESIDENT ELECT.

Iof governmental duties into terri
tory covered by the profession Of
medicine Is bringing physicians
more and mere into political and
governmental relation. and We may
expect that IN the next decade they
VIII play a far greater part than
they have heretofore: and II is
proper that they should
The Press.
Its power of public instruction IS
very great; but when it panders TO
the vulgarest taste for sensational
ism and becomes entirely irrespon-
sibIe in its influence for good. its
pernicious tendency is obviated only
by the power OF the people to pro-
tect themselves against IL by a safe
discrimination and a healthy skepti-
cism- The close relation between
journalism and politics. no one who
has been in the slightest degree IA
miliar with the course OF a popular
government can ignore. The unjust
color sometimes given through
jaundiced editors and correspond
ents has an injurious effect, but for
tunately such injustice is generally
remedied.
The Law.
II is the members OF the legal
profession on the trial courts and
the Supreme Courts that are 10 con-
strUe the statutes and enforce the
ultimate penalties for their viola
ton. It must be. not wholly, but
chiefly, members Of the legal pro-
fession that shall draft the amend
ments to the Federal and State stat
utes which shall give such organi-
zation and efficiency to government
machinery on the one hand and such
clear definition OF the limitations OF
the combinations OF capital on the
other, that shall uphold legitimate
business progress on the one hand
and strike down vicious abuses on
the other. Hence Il is that to-day
no less than at the foundation OF
our government, the profession OF
the law is the most important in its
relation 10 politics and political
government.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Electric street waterer..
the Berliner Lokal Anzsissr-

From the Beriiner Lokai Anzsise-
The Berlin municipality has ordered
five electric street watering machines
Experiments made with such machines
have proved so satisfactory that, though
they are somewhat more -costIy than
those previously IN use, Il has been de-
cided 20 adopt them. Five more will
shortly be ordered
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
TrIbnte te the Ri.hon.

Tribute was paid TO Bishop Harding.
IN the granting OF his degree by Presi-
dent Needhsm
For many years" said the university
head, you have lived and wrought
among the people OF this city OF Wash
ington. Your knowledge. wisdom. and
splendid spirit have been made nantes,
in many WAYS. and upon many occasions
You are the recipient Of the affection
and honor Of our people. and those who
know you best. honor you most.
You have recently been elected n
the high Office OF Bishop OF Washington.
This Office calls for high administrative
abilities That yoC are fitted 10 perform
these duties. we have nc doubt
You viii also have 70 DO largely with
the home as well as the religious life of
the people The family has been. and
always viii be, the foundation Of the
best civilized government We co not
forget that your church has always stood
firm for the enforcement Of all laws
which involve the morality and the in
tegrity Of domestic relations, and through
these the honor and perpetuity Of the
nation.
1t is with great personal pleasure
that I perform the duties imposed upon
me by the faculties and trustees. and
admit you 70 the degree OF doctor OF
laws. with all the rights. privileges. and
honors pertaining 70 this distinction
A new site for the university was the
plea made by President Needham in con
cIusion, and great applause greeted his
appeaI.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

AAC
IN the enforcement Of health reg
uiations. in the passage OF tenement
laws. child labor laws. establish
ment Of orphan asylums and places
Of refuge for waits. and in many
other ways. the work of the minis
ters in home missions brings him in
contact with necessity for govern
ment action, ard he is heard. and is
entitled TO be heard. upon the poll
eies Of the government in these re-
CARDS. So. too. IN the matter OF for
eign missions The leaders Of these
missionary branches Of the churches
are now becoming some Of our most
learned statesmen in respect Of our
proper Oriental policies. and they
are to be reckoned with by the men
more Immediately charged with the
responsibility Of initiating and car
rying on such policies.
The Teachers.
Their relation TO politics and gov
eminent is OF the utmost impor-
taace. though Indirect. It IS and
ought to be their highest duty 70 in
still in the minds OF the young girls
and boys patriotism and love OF
country. because the boy is father
10 the man and the patriotism OF the
extreme youth OF the country may
well determine that Of the grown
men. Another way in which the
professional teacher may exercise
great indirect political influence is
in the encouragement that he ought
10 give 70 the young man OF college
age and life IN the study and pUr-
suit OF politics.
Medicine.
The triumph which has been
reached in the name OF the medical
profession in the discovery as 10 the
real cause OF yellow fever and ma
Iaria and the suppression OF those
diseases by killing or preventing
the propagation OF. OF the infection
Of the mosquito. Is one OF the Won
ders OF human progress. II has made
the construction OF the Panama
Canal possible. Il Is becoming more
and more clear that the extending
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

When you have lost or found anything.
telephone an advertisement 10 The Wash
ington Herald, and bill VIII be sent you
81 ! cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Presidents Acceptance.


Accepting the degree. President Roose-
welt wrote:
Through you I desire TO thank the
faculties and board Of trustees Of the
George Washington University for the
honor conferred upon me IN making me q
doctor or laws. and for conferring the
degree upon me in sbsentis. as 2 great
national event calls me 20 Norfolk on the
I'D OF February.
Indeed. my dear sir. thank the uni
verslty most heartily. not only for the
degree. but for the language used by you,
the president. in writing me in reference
thereto. Be assured that I an deeply
apprecistive Of what you say. and so far
as in me lies will endesvor so 20 act
as not to forfeit the confidence you ex-
press"
In conferriug the honorary degree OF
doctor OF laws upon Gov. Hughes. PresI-
dent Needhsm said:
a man is first what his principles and
knowledge and characteristics make him.
Opportunities seized and improved reveal
MIN to the world.
"As an American lawyer with a broad
culture and well grounded in the science
Of the law, you We're known IN the profes-
sion. But in the great moral awakening
which swept over this country in IS04-05
the opportunity came for you 10 reveal
your sound knowledge and personal integ-
rity TO the people Of your State
sIn the investigations which were con-
Quoted under your wise counsel there
were DISPLAYED acuteness of mind. per
sistency in effort. a remarkable mastery
OF the subjects. and, above all. a stead
fastness Of purpose 1t resulted naturally
in your being called 70 that exalted posi-
ton which you now occupy; 20 The eXer-
else Of wide influence and the enjoyment
Of a high degree Of honor which Is so
cordially accorded to you BY the people
OF your State and OF the nation.
Your high intellectual attainment, your
loyalty to the best traditions. your insist
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
DELTA !. GREETS
GOVERNOR HUGHES
Guest of Washington Alumni
at Annual Banquet.
NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENCY

Leaving Robes of office Far Behind.
New YOrk's Chief Magistrate Keen
Iy Enjoys Replica of College Fun.
Pays Eloquent Tribute TO Value OF
the Fraternity Influence.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
CAREFULLY EOTE THESE FACTS

enCe that all public service shall be hon
esuy and well done by men who are equal
70 the task, have won for you many hon
oTs. and It is in recognition Of these viz
tues and noble qualities that the faculties
and trustees Of this university have d.
rected me 10 confer upon you the degree
Ct doctor Of laws.
II IS with profound pleasure that I ad-
nit you TO this degree, with all the rights.
privileges. and honors. pertaining 20 this
distinction"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
American Flag Presented.
Letter TO Roosevelt.

President Roosevelrs degree vas con
ferred in absentia.'' President Need
hams letter. devoted 70 summing up the
reasons for the grant. Is as follows;
Your distinguished public services en-
title you TO the highest honor the uni
versity can bestOw. During your ad-
ministration as President civic life and
business life have received A strong i'm
pulse 10 higher ethical standards, methods
which were once common and lawful are
now condemned by public opinion and
by statutes as being contrary 20 public
policy.
The laws regulating quasi-public cor
poratiOns have been enforced and are
being Obeyed- Rules for better indus
trial conditions have been promulgated,
which capital and labor are fastening 20
obey, and the youth OF our land have
been taught by your example the obli-
cation so well expressed by Edmund
Burke, when he said. II is not only our
duty 20 make truth known. IL IS our duty
10 make Il prevalent
1T IS these personal qualities, together
with your high attainments in the fields
Of government and literature. that have
moved the faculties and trustees OF The
university TO bestow upon you this de-
gree Il is IN recognition Of your achieve
ments. not because you are President Of
the United States. that we seek 20 honor
you with this degree. Il is especially 1T
ting upon this birthday Of the great first
President OF the United States that we
recognize the virtues which put you In
the true line OF succession 10 Washing
ton
BY virtue. therefore. Of the authority
conferred upon me I admit you 10 the
degree OF doctor Of laws, with al the
rights. privileges. and honors pertaining
10 This distinction -
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
EXCURSIONS.
CARS TO KERSIReToE

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The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
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The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Warned His Countrymen.

Washington warned his cOuntrymen
against the insidious wiles Of foreign in
fuence' and against entangling our peace
and prosperity IN the tolls of European
ambition, rivalship, interest, hunor. or
caprice He advised an honest diplomacy
and the faithful performance Of interna-
tional Obligations.
we have developed the American
character, which he desired, and We en-
joy our own place. a place Of unsurpassed
power and influence-but none the less
an independent place-among the nations
OF the earth. Washington could not fore
see how small the world was TO become
through facility Of communication. or tbs
new problems which we're to arise. It is
within g few years that we assumed IN
expected responsibilities as the result OF
the war with Spain.
But the progress has left UnsuIlied the
honor OF our diplomacy. and the best
traditions OF the republic, shaped by our
ablest men. and our COuntTy's influence
FOR its own and the worlds peace have
been maintained with conspicuous ability
and hIghmindedness in these last days
tiifVUSn tilc services OF nay ana Root-
Washington inculcated respect for the
Constitution and the laws. He said. re-
ferring 10 the government: Respect for
its authority. compliance with its laws,
acauiescence in its measures. are duties
enjoined by the fundamental maxims Of
true liberty But the Constitution which
at any time exists. till changed by an
explicit and authentic act Of the whole
people. is sacredly obligatory upon all
The due administration Of justice.
said Washington. is the flrmest pillar Of
good government. There Is no surer sign
OF a tendency threatening 70 undermine
free institutions than hostility TO the
orderly processes Of the courts. The
loyal acceptance OF the decisions Of those
who have been chosen as the arbiters Of
our judicial controversies is essential 10
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Respecf for CourtE.

Respect for the courts, however, In a
free community such as ours must ind
its support, not IN a sentiment Of fear
OF in awe Of rulers. but in an intelligent
appreciation OF the necessity OF the peace
ful and orderly arbitrament Of differences
and in the maintenance Of Judicial au-
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
HUGHES DECLARES
FOR HIGH IDEALS
Confined from Page One.

master Of patent law. Mr. Harlan Verne
Honn was presented by Dean Hodgkins
for degree in the Washington College OF
Engineering. and then Dean Munroe pre-
sented candidates for degrees under the
faculty Of graduate studies. as follows.
For master Of arts, Edward Damon Bald
win: for master Of science. Frances san
ders: for electrical engineer. Frank Bailey
Steele. and for doctor Of philosophy, VIII
lam Clifton Phalen-
The honorary degrees were then con
ferred. and the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev Samuel II. Greene.
D. D. LID The music was furnished
by a section Of the United States Marine
Band. under the direction Of Lieut. San
telmann.
American Flag Presented.
An American fag. presented By fred
erick ID. owen. was accepted by Presl-
dent Needham al the close Of Gov.
Hughes address.
-Four years ago. said Dr. Neeiham,
Frederick D. Owen. Of this city. de-
signed and presented to this institution
q university flag. Its design and work
manship have commanded the admiration
OF many. and the university accepted It
with real satisfaction. To-day Mr.. Owen
presents 10 Us a beautiful silk American
flag 10 keep company with the university
fag"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
PHILIPS HOUSE

NEW CLARION. KENTUCKY AVE. I'd HOUSE
from bach; elevator; booklet s. & BONIFACE
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-14
MONEY IN The OPEN PRIMARY.

That the possession of large financial means gives 20 IN candidate for once
a great advantage overa man possessed of little or 10 means is a proposition so
MAINLY evident that it is a wonder here should be- n denial or dispute. The
por mar may borrow money on credit or get the lid of wealthy frimds' ana
thus succeed. ut that only goes to prove the proposition. In the Republican
primarie in Essex last year Senator colby won the nomination for senator
after a costly campaign ad with the use of a personal Organization in every
Possessed these powerful advantages, and he would not have been nominated
In the Democratic primaries in Essex there va a free-foraH among the can
didates. not me of whom possessed n materials advantage financially over the
nomination in open primary wealth would confer a still greater advantage. A
nan OF liz highest character and best ability nay lot be known outside OF his
own OF county. As a candidate for nomination he would hay to incur
exnenses in evervc unit travel about the State making speeches, n employ
rent o watch Inc polls at the primaries. After nomination he would have to
be repaired for other large campaign and election expenses. A man of small
ncome simply could not pay these expenses ad it would be contrary to public
FOR the candidate to place himsef>nder pecuniary obligations to others.
Better Al organization nomination than that, ad better also the organization
candidate han the candidate who has Won his nomination simply by the superior
owe of money
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-14
Stories of Statesmen as Washington
Sees Them and Talks About Them Daily

Even when he first came to Washing
ton as a representative, back in the
early 'O's, he shifted at common clay.
Perhaps it was a pretty good game for
him, though, for he managed to become
friends with James q. Blaine, hen
speaker of the House. Blaine was Civ
ing big receptions in those days and
Hale was always the pride of the party.
He was great in parlor politics; never
once was he known to suggest that they
playa s~pin-the-platc or letter-in-the-
p~ostoflice, as they used to do in the old
days at Turner, Me, where he was
born. He showed great restraint at all
times.
AT Blaine's house he met the daugh.
ter of the late Zach Chandler, Il
wealthy senator from Michigan. He
vas a. young lawyer. without much
practise, but he married Miss Chandler,
who vas worth several millions of dol
lars. That was when he began to en-
terrain the diplomats from other coun-
tries.
When the question of a war with
Spain came up, Senator Hale-he had
graduated to the upper branch in the
'~S0s-nearly said "B'gosl." Oh, my,
that would never do at all. The Span
ish minister was such a lovely fellow
and Spain was such a grand, patrician
old country. oh, my, it would never,
V do. Hale said SO right out in
meeting. And every chance he had he
brought the subject up again. A war
with that dear, aristocratic country.
Why, it would be outrageous, Hale de-
clared to his fellow senator's.
1t came to such a point that George
l4ray, then senator from Delaware, now
a circuit court judge, one day referred
to Mr.. Hale as the senator from
Spain instead of from Maine. 1t made
Mr.. Hale very peevish. 1t was such
d common sort of joke. So bourgeois.
AS a legislator, one finds things 20
GeuceGly distasteful. Now, take hat
case when Hale was in the House.
What do we find? The streets of Wash
ington at the time were paved with
wooden blocks. The effect was very
pretty for the first six months the
blocks were in place, but after awhile
holes appeared. Now, Hale always
drives to Congress behind a pair of
spanking horses. And because of these
holes in the street mud splashed over
the senator's austere coat-tails one
day.
You can imagine how peevish he felt.
Think of those austere coat-tails-the
coat-tails of a Hale-being splashed
with mud. 1t was toe irritating Tor
words. Just the same. Hale found a
few words to tell Congress bou it. q
will have to come to Congress in a
street car after awhile if this keeps
up he said. Can you picture what
the rough-and-ready Congressman from
the West did when they heard hat +?
Just the same, the mud on Hale's coat
tails helped Washington to have her
streets paved with asphalt.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-14
WIT CHIPS.

Cupid seldom wastes any ammunition
on a miser.
It's hard to pass up sins that cater
to our vanity.
Many a susceptible youth is hard hit
by a soft glance.
Many men who get credit for keep
ing their tenpers have lone.
When grafters fall out honest men
get a run for their money.
The coming out of the tied Ia fire.
quently announced by wedding bells.
A two-faced person is popular with
both s~ides-until he Is found out.
When sparkling a girl a our man
should at least show a spark of sense.
The man who makes a show Of him.
self seldom gets rich from the gate re-
ceipts.
Among other things some children
learn at school is how little their
parents know.
At the age of Is a girl isn't quito
certain whether it is love or merely a
bilious attack.
In most cases a man doesn't realize
how lucky he is when a woman re-
fuses to marry him..
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-14
BOARD OF TRADE N STREET PAVING.

The Board of Trade last night took a hand in the wood-paving controversy
adopting a ommitteer resolution to the effect that the specifications or the pro
posed pavements in Market nc South Fourteenth streets limited the bids to a
sing process to the exclusion of other processes in general use,a would also
cause an infringement against a patent IN might invandate the assessment by
reason of violation Of the statuter requiring he assent of Go per cent. of
propety-owners 1t was also ascertained by the committee that there were
defects lin h specifications The board enters its protest against the
Of any wood pavement in Market street as aganst the wishes OF a ma
jorty II the property Owners, AM also al a detnment to traffic o the street
In the matter of he granitelhock pavements, also, the board makes a recon-
nnendMion Of striking utility. There are many large granite blocks, badly worn,
IN Newark streets that an be recut into smaller blocks at lest than one-sxth
the cost Of new blocks, and the Board of Works is asked to set me to work
this winter recruiting these blocks for use in repaving, the labor to be piece
work n the city furnishing the tools ad accessory labor There are many
laborers u Of work, and this employment would be "a boon to them. Public
work is better than public charity.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-14
SAITH THE FOOL.
Ills the dull per-
son that cuts
friends, not the
sharp one.
THE POET.
A -Homophonous Tale.

For thirteen years he struggled,
In a cold and barren room
OF q Steamless, stoopless fiat house
That had never seen a broom.
He was writing. writing, writing,
Till the strain near drove him mad,
And he chose Fate as his idol
Which was very, very sad.
III.
A million sheets of paper
Me used up every day;
He was bound to make his fortune
CHATS what all good poets say).
SO he toiled and strove and labored,
Used up all the strength he had,
And at last sent off his "Idyl'-
Which was very, very sad.
For thirteen days he waited
Tor the editor to write,
And for thirteen days was sleepless,
While he never touched a bite.
But the editor returned it
With that note: tbs not so bad"
Now the poor old chap is idle
Which is very, very sad.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-14
Bryan Might Shine
as Ballad Singer.

AS q result of his last campaign Tor
the presidency, William Jennings
Bryan may decide to have his voice
cultivated. While it is not generally
known, Bryan has developed quite d
nice singing voice. Newspaper men
were responsible for discovering this
latent talent in Mr.. Bryan. e.
Every morning on the campaign trip
the Commoner would be awakened by
a chorus of the newspaper men outside
his berth singing, with a face like a
horse and buggy, oh, fireman, save my
child" The sweet refrain grew quite
familiar to the car of Mr.. Bryan. He
rather liked the idea embodied in the
song-the idea of the fireman brayely
scaling the ladder and finding a child
as big as himself. 1t was sweet II
homelike.
The campaign party was having an
exceptionally long run in the train one
night and time was hanging pretty
heavy. Come on, Mr.. Bryan, sing our
favorite ballad" said the newspaper
men. Jaw. so on" demurred Bryan,
you know | amt sing But, like all
great singers. he only needed a little
urging. Barkis was really willin'.
SO, after a little more coaxing. Bryan.
stood up and started in, winding up
with the beautiful sentiment. with a
face Ill a horse II a buggy. oh, fire.
man, ave my child" Eventually the
great Commonor came to like the song
so well tlat when the train stopped in
little towns for rear-end platform
speeches, the candidate would call out
four of the newspaper men, introduce
them as 1.-THE Bryan Quartet n
they would sing the song of the brave
fireman.
Had Bryan been elected President,
the beautiful little ballad entitled ''Oll,
Fireman, Save My Child" might have
become the national anthem.