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The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
HIGHWAY Or HORROR 2
Some Caustie Comment on Latest
Lincoln Memorial scheme.

Some Caustie Comment on Latest
Lincoln Memorial scheme.
Prom the New York EveafnE Post.
The Senate adopted last week a resolu-
ton appropriating Sl0.000 for a preliminary
survey OF the proposed Lincoln highway
from Washington 10 Gettysburg. The
plan IS. as urged b. that great artistic
authority. Senator Carter, OF Montana, 70
have a road 80 or 30 feet wide. all the
way from the White House door 70 the
battlefield at Gettysburg. Spaces along
it would be set aside. here and there. so
that the States OF this Union. one after
another. would erect groups OF sIatuary
o. monuments. which would make Il one
OF the most historic drives on the globe -
Historic - however. IS scarcely the word
10 chsracterize the resulting art-honor.
should the States do over again what
they have done in the Hall OF Statuary
IN the Capitol The terrible collection OF
statues there has caused many an ardent
patriot 10 despair OF the republic. II any
such grandiose project as the fifty-mile
highway from Washington 70 Gettysburg
be adopted. the argument for a unified
artistic control. Ike that provided in the
Council OF Fine Arts just appointed by
the President, Is redOubled IN force. II
the scheme were left entirely 10 Congress
siOnal committees. the result would be
certain 20 make foreign visitors echo
Merimee's wonder at what could be done
with twenty millions and no taste. The
Senator'S talked learnedly about making
an Appain Way in the New World.
though one OF them. Mr. GaIlinger, OF
New Hampshire, confessed that he had
only q vague knowledge Of the Appian
Way" But none Of them denied that
there ought to be a suitable memorial 20
Lincoln in washington itself Such as
one was provided for tn the Burnham
plans for the Identification OF Washing
ton. But as that was worked out by
competent artists, Il naturally does not
cnr-,--,ara i-sals 70 L,n-, ,---ass
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ing the interests Of individuals who are
dependent upon the Auditors official ac-
tion, 1t is time there was Protes;
against such disregard OF efficient ad-
ministrati0n-
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gun and completed
In his native State.
The University Of
Mississippi Is Sena-
tor Moneys alma
mater. He combined
the business Of plant
er with his law prac-
tice. both of which
nave been successful.
Mr.. Money . served
in the Confederate
army during almost
the entire civil war,
and would have
been in at the wind
up, but for defective
eyesight, a disability
that still causes him
much worry. His first
political Job OF any
consequence was as a
Representative in the
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Important Elections.


From the Providence Journal
Everybody is remarking upon the wide
spread public interest that the election OF
a president for Harvard attracts. Some
say that tie choice OF q President Of the
Unied States seems scarcely more con-
sequentisl Indeed. It IS well-night as i'm
portant an event as the annual election
Of captain for Harvard's football team.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
BREAKING THE Ice.

Just a full two hundred pounds
Was his weight.
But he made some graceful rounds;
He could skate.
There was one nice girl in black
On the lake:
And he thought that he might ac-
Quaintance make.
II he could do something hard,
Show his nerve,
Then he thought she might discard
Her reserve
Just to break the ice, he thought
Was his cue.
The acquaintance that he sought
Would ensue.
Suddenly he sat with forceI
In a trfce
That one episode, Of course.
Broke the Ice.
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ashamed. Tie very words bread line"
have d smack Of degradation about them.
It may be very well that the indiserim-
mate giving away even Of free bread has
a tendency toward pauperizing the re-
cipIents Of the bounty. And If some plan
could be devised by which every man
temporarily out Of work would be given a
chance TO earn what he needs, it should
be welcomed.
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Coming His way.

From the Boston TransGipt-
Senator Bourne. of oregon. IS credited
with being the father Of the primary law
OF that State. and also OF the bin rais-
ing the Presidential salary A politician
who is persistent enough generally gets
something
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Protect Our Peanut.i

Prom the PIttsburg Dispatch
Though the Democratic platform de-
clares for gradual reduction Of tariff
duties toward g revenue basis, a Virginia
Democratic Representative wants peanuts
excepted. 'Tis sweet to hear the honest
watchdog bay deep-mouthed welcome as
We draw near q Virginia peanut bush
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4 Big Hit.

Wen need somebody to announce the
guests" 4
The butler can do that" said Nav
Nuritch.
Jaw. the butler amt got no class 10
him" declared Paw Nuritch. IN import
a train announcer from one OF the Chi
cago depots."
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

The Pittsburg Gazette-Times speaks Of
alr. Wiilett's first oratorical effort in the
House as -'his inaugural bawl'' The gen
tleman from Far Rockaway now under
stands. we hope. the great peril he sub
jects himself TO IN making a speech OF
that persuasion.
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Some one calls on the President to read,
in person, one message 70 the Congress
in joint session. as he has a per
feet right TO do. under the law, II seems.
And We are just game enough 10 lay a
small wager that the President would
have mildly eorzing time on that Job.
too.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Refereeism Elsewhere.

Prom the Rochester Herald
Now. why wouldn't it be, a good idea
for Mr Taft TO abolish the referee sys-
ten IN the North. also? Federal pat
ronage> IS not handled any more credit
ably In this section than in the South.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

4 Pennsylvania young man was two
hours late az his Own wedding q few days
ago because his alarm clock failed to
ring at the scheduled moment. A man
who fails TO come 10 time in that fashion
has precious little business getting mar
ried, in all probability.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

From the LouisTills Courier-Journsl
An Atlanta contemporary says the Taft
smile is '1ndeHble" But there Is a DIFF
ference between the smile of a President
elect and q President in Office. Wait a
little.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

4 number Of Democratic papers incline
to keep their eyes fastened on Gov. Jud-
son Harmon these days. OF course, the
next election is far along in the future.
buc Mr. Harmon viii probably keep, all
right
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One Model for All.

PTocrustes was an ancient Greek char
acter who had a bed which he forced
wayfarers to fS he trimmed the long
fellows down and stretched the short fell
lows out Everybody had to 1T the bed"
What about him?'
IF he were here to-day he could have
lots Of fun setting up as a ladies' tailor
and fitting women to these new tube
gowns"
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Here's what the general assembly
ought 10 do for the railroads IN a nut
shell" begins the Salisbury N. c. Post
But how IS the general assembly to get
the railroads IN a NUTSHELL
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

Nine. Sehumann-Heink says Richard
Strauss new opera is a ''thunderOUs med
ley OF grOans. means and signs" We sup
4 pose that VIII convince some people. how
ever. that il is perfectly grand.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Automobile Prosneritv.

From the New York Herald
Sales of 100000 worth of automobiles
at the show recently held in this city
would also indicate an increase in pros
peritT.
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Senator Bailey's solicitude for the
horse IS touching and beautiful, TO be
sure, but unnecessary. We think. The au-
tOmObiies VIII no more put the horses out
Of business than the bicycle did
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

Tennessee is now as dry as her legisla-
ture can make her" SAYS a Volunteer
state contemporary. Which may not
mean what you think it does, neverthe-
less.
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stern Constituttonali.,.

From the Richmond TimesDispatch-
We take it that the three persons who
most earnestly desire the freedom Of the
press are Old Subscriber, Constant
Reader, and Pro Bono Publieo.
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4 ststistician has figured that sixty
seven murders out OF every one hundred
may be traced directly 70 the pistol
toting" habit. The proposition TO force
pistol toters" 10 wear badges may have
a hne and effective point in it. after all.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

''Mr. Bryan may go to the Senate; Mr.
Roosevelt. may go, also" says the Pitts
burg Post. And then there may De some
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

1T begins 10 look Ike % for the junior
Senator from Illinois" says the Milwau-
kee Sentinel Does look q trife uncom-
Portable for him. sure enough
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CAPITOL GOSSIP.

fernando De Soto Money. is one Of the
seventy-year-oid statesmen IN the United
States Senate Born In 1893. in Holmes
County, Mississippi, his education was be-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

Mr.. Taft has had the time OF his life
down South. and everybody must be glad
Of it. And they can't hand him their
barney any faster than he can hand It
right back. either.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

The electoral votes Of ali the States
have been handed in at last After a
while Mr. Taft and Mr.. Bryan doubtless
VIII assume that the matter has been
definitely settled.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
RNRdH Money.

When the old hen seeks her nest
Farmer Skeets
Wonders how he viii invest
The receipts.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

BY and by. we firmly believe. the iingo
element In this country Is going 10 get
tired blowing OF through the japanese
safety valve
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

The President Of Cuba has announced
his new cabinet II actually seems az
II he beat the newspapers 10 il, too.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
WASHINGTON CHAT.
D. THE sPEcTATOR.

The people IN Washington arc very
much interested as 10 the political fare
OF the Strauses who have made such a
warm place for themselves in the hearts
Of the people OF the Capital Mrs. Straus
would be a conspicuous figure in any
circle. She is handsome, talented and re-
sponsive, and an abundant fortune has
given her leisure to cultivate herself 10
the utmost limit She speaks several
languages fluently, keeps in touch with
the times, and. besides conscientiOusly
performing all Of her social duties, is as
active in charitable work as is her hus-
band Nor does she neglect her physical
well-being. for almost any day she can
be seen on the back OF her little thor
oughbred cantering about the suburbs Of
Washington as though she were still IN
her teens instead Of the mother Of mar
ried daughters.
The Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
IS a Bavarian by birth. and his family
for many generations back. under the
name Of Lazarus. played an important
role III that kingdom His father, Jacob
Lazarus, was q member OF the assembly
OF Jewish notables. convened by Ma
poleon il Is0S. which was the Initial
council OF Jews known as the French
sanhedrin. II was at this fist congress
that, in obedience to NapoleOn's decree
ordering al AIsatian Jews TO adopt
family names, Mr.. Lazarus appropriated
that OF Straus. The fortune which his
descendant now enjoys was created by
this same ancestor who was involved IN
the revolutionary movement which re-
suited IN the abdicatiOn CT Ludwig and
the exile OF his mistress. Lola MOntez
who turned piOus in the last days OF her
life, devoted herself 70 charitable works.
and died IN ssckcloth and ashes in Cali
foTnia. Because Of his part IN this revO-
luton. Lazarus Straus found IL con-
venient 10 emigrate. and with his wife
and his children landed in this country
some I've or six years before the eivi'
war Il was an excellent move, this
emigration. since he became rich man,
and dying fl 1855. left q fortune 70 his
sons, having spend a fortune upon his
torical research. The story Of Mr
Straus' rise 10 fame Is well known. and
70 both him and his brother. Nathan
StraUs. for their work in the cause ot
humanity the world owes a consideraD:e
debt.
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Near Enough.

What happens when an irresistible
force meets an immovable body2"
"Dey divide de gate money. answered
the newest member Of the class And the
professor let Il go az that.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

''She has as many satellites as a Iuni-
nous planet"
"Ah, but how many rings can she show7"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

Incidentally. wireless telegraphy scored
heavily.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
Lots of Hoom.

Hubby. what shall I 90 with the old
Christmas tree"
Cant you put it on your new hatT'
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"WeI7''
But New York newspaper kindly con-
Quoted his courtship for him"
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

a Tennessee man wants tobacco smok-
ing prohibited Would he have his fe!-
low-citizens indulge in stogies exclu-
siVeIv?
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27
winning an HERES.

THE duke was too poor to hire law
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

Mrs. Scraus may not be as wise as her
husband. VINO is acknowledge TO be the
best Informed man and most profound
scholar in Official circles az the Capital
Just now. but she has been an able help
mate in all OF his labors. and 10 her tact
and social knowledge much OF their popu-
larity is due. I don't care so much
about Mr. STaus.~ said a member OF the
Senate the other day. but 7 shall never
vote 70 confirm g man whose appoint
ment would take Mrs. Straus away from
Washington" so II he remains steadfast
in this resolve the grandson OF Jacob
Lazarus may remain here as a member
OF Mr.. Tsft's Cabinet
Mr. Straus. Il VIII be remembered. Is a
trustee Of the Baron de Hirsch's fund.
and 70 Mrs. StrauS was entrusted the ex-
penditure Of large sums for the Jewish
working girls in this country The Clara
de Hirsch Home for Working Girls. IN
Sixty-third street. New York. is the re-
suit OF her labOrs in this direction. and
stand as an enduring monument 70 both
Baroness de Eirsch- who founded and en-
d0wed Il and 10 Sarah Straus, who
thought out the plan and put Il into exc
cution. AIr. and Mrs Straus have two
daughters both Of whom are married.
and one son. who bears the name Of
Roger Williams. a curious surname for z
Jew, perhaps, but Mr. SDraus is an ar
dent advocate Of religions liberty. so It IS
not unnatural that he should have be
slowed upon his son the name Of It's pio-
rea- II. this oor1rrrv
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Mr. Straus began his political career
as a Democrat and was a warm friend
and strong supporter Of President Cleve-
land, who rewarded him by giving him
the portfolio 10 Constantinople, one Of
the most coveted billets in the dipIo-
matte service. which he filed so credit
ably that Mr.. Harrison offered 10 con
tinue him theT~: but his private affairs
made Il impossible for him 10 remain
outside Of this country. Later. however.
he was prevailed upon 10 reconsider his
determination. and was again appointed
10 the Turkish mission by Mr.. McKin-
ley. where he remained throughout that
Presidents first administration. His
next pOHucal connection was his appoint
ment as member OF the permanent
court OF arbitration al The Hague. 70
succeed Harrison, a high and coveted
distinction. and one which Mr. Straus
has wOrthiiy worn.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-27

NJ g. Mcintosh, grand president OF the
Grand Lodge Of the Shipmasters' Asso-
citation. which is in IN annual session at
the Ebbitt. discussing the work and ef-
forts Of the society. said that every
member OF the organization had a diploma
showing that he was qualified 10 occupy
his post.
Lawyers. doctors. and other profes-
sional men also hold diplomas" said Mr.
Mcintosh, but IL anything happens 70
them, their diploma is not withdrawn
from them, as il is from US when bad
luck overtakes Us. Our organization Is
trying 10 place its members on the same
basis as other professional men in that
respect
I am in favor OF granting government
subsidy 10 American merchant marine.
and II a resolution is brought before the
meeting 10 that effect I am convinced
that II viii receive the unanimous sup
port Of all the members. Years ago the
Stars and Stripes were 10 be seen IN
every port OF the world To-day almost
the entire American export and import
is carried in foreign bottoms.
NO. We have TO affiliation with the
American Federation OF Labor; on the
contrary, We represent the owners OF
ships.
Secretary Newberry IS not only topu-
lar IN Detroit, but he is an Efficient Of
fetal Of the United States government.
and should be retained IN his present
position. He IS thorough business man
and holds a shipmaster's certificate. He
knows more about the management OF
ships than people who are supposed 20
be professionals in that line. Secretary
Newberry is bound 70 make his mark,
and I would not be a bit surprised 10
see him representing our State in the
United States Senate before many years"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-01
Application No. 6762


Notice is hereby given that on Saturday,
the 9TH day November 1909, between the
hours of ten O'Clock in the forenoon and four
O'Clock in the afternoon, commencing at the
hour of ten O'Clock in the forenoon of said
day, in front of the main entrance door to
the county court house In the city of Wen
atchee, county of Chelan, state of Was hing
ton either by the county auditor OF said
county or by a member OF the board OF state
land commissioners of the state of Wash
ington, the following described state lands,
together with the improvements situated
thereon Will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder therefor, to-wit:
Nv a of NV a of section 10, township "a
north, range Is east w. M, containing 40
acres, appraised at 5000 per acre, or S20OO00
subject to an easement for right Of way for
an irrigation ditch heretofore granted to
the Peshastin Orchards Ditch Company.
Said land will be sold for not less than the
appraised value above stated and upon the
terms and conditions following:
Terms and conditions of sale: Not less than
one-tenth of the purchase price must be paid
at the time of sale, to the officer making the
sale. The purchaser, If he be not the owner
of the Improvements, must forthwith pay
to the officer making the sale the full amount
of the appraised value of the improvements,
as above stated. One-tenth of the purchase
price must be paid annually thereafter on
the first day OF March OF each year, with In
terest on all deferred payments at the rate
of six per centum per annum, together with
accrued interest on any balance, at the same
rate: Provided, That any purchaser may
make full payment of principal, interest
and statutory fees at any time and obtain
deed or state patent. The purchaser of land
containing timber or other valuable materi-
ais is prohibited by law from cutting or re-
moving any such timber materials with
out first obtaining consent of the commits
sioner of public lands, or the board, until
the full amount of the purchase price has
been paid and deed issued.
All sales of state lands are made subject to
the reservations of oils, gasses coal, ores,
minerals and fossils of every name, kind and
description, and to the additional terms and
conditions prescribed in the act of the 'legis-
lature approved March 20 1907 being Sec. 3
of Chap. 25G of the Laws of 1907.
The above described lands are offered for
sale in pursuance of an order of the Board
of State Land Commissioners, and an order
of sale duly issued and certified by the Com
missioner of Public Lands of the state of
Washington, now on file in the office Of the
County Auditor of said county.
e. w. ROSS,
Commissioner of Public Lands.
DnA L z
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-01
TAFT COMMENDS
P|NCHOT'S WORK
ASKS CHIEF FORESTER NOT
TO RESIGN.
FAVORs ROOSEVELT IDEAS
Announces His Intention Of Applying
to Congress for Confirmatory
Legislation.

Salt Lake City, Sept. 25.-As re-
suit OF several long conferences with
the Chief Forester, Clifford Pinchot,
President Taft caused to be issued
a statement, in which 1t is declared
that never at any time during the
Ballinger-Pinchot controversy has
the President intended to reflect up
on Pinchot, and in which Mr.. Taft
takes more forward stand than
ever in favor of the Roosevelt poll
cies for the conservation of natural
resources.
The President indicates that what
is to be done in the way of reclaim
ing arid lands must be done within
the law, but he announces his in
tention of applying to Congress for
such confirmatory and enabling leg
islation as will put the Roosevelt po-
licies on the strongest possible basis.
Pinchot Gives Out Taft's Letter.
Mr.. Pinchot, before leaving for
Washington, also issued statement,
in which he makes public portion
of President Taft's letter, written to
the Chief Forester at the time the
letter to Secretary Ballinger was die
tated. The President said he hoped
Mr.. Pinchot would not find reason
In the Ballinger letter for resigning.
81 shall not resign" declares Mr..
Pinchot, and he adds that he is 60
ing to continue to serve the Govern
ment along the same lines he has
pursued in the past, concluding with
the statement:
81 believe in equality of opportu-
nifty and the Roosevelt policies and
/ propose to stand for them as long
as l have the strength to stand for
anything"
Mr.. Ballinger had no comment to
make on the latest phase of the dis
cussion. Friends of both Mr.. Bal
linger and Mr.. Pinchot declare that
the position of the President is such
that both officials can consistently
remain in the Government service
and work toward the same ends. Mr..
Pinchot has declared himself in
favor of a strong conservation poll
cy. Mr.. Ballinger has declared him
self in favor of keeping within the
law. President Taft finally declares
himself as being in favor of strong,
progressive policy, kept within the
law. with such amendment to the
law as may be necessary to carry out
Mr.. Roosevelt's ideas.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1909-10-01
GOVERNMENT AND
STATE IN CLASH
Federal EmpIoye VIII Not Tell Of
Alleged DistiIlery.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 26.-Lawyers
and Judges of the state are intensely
interested in the serious clash now
on between the state and the Fed
eral authorities in the case of Chas.
E. Steggall, a government gauger,
in Jail in Trenton, Ca, for contempt
of court by order of Judge A. w.
Fite, of the Dade County Superior
Court. Steggal, under instructions
from the Internal Revenue Collector,
refused to testify before the grand
Jury in reference to an alleged dis
tillery.
Under the United States laws, Gov
eminent employees are liable to loss
of position, fine and Imprisonment
If they divulge information secured
in their official capacity.
Stegall has appealed to the Fed
eral authorities in Atlanta for pro-
lection. AS the Government cannot
afford to allow it's employees to be
kept in prison for obedience to Gov
eminent rules, the Federal officials
determined to stand by Steggall.