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The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
THE ROOSEVELT ERA
Its Activities VIII Make for Perma-
nent National Prosperity.
I F-urn TIE Rsilv,v ur,-ss

nenf National Prosperity,
Fsun the Railway Word
Summarizing the results Of the save1
and half years during which TIE T-ni+A5
states has been dominated by tha narSo,-
ali'y o. one man. as It has not been since
the days OF Andrew Jackson. Il is only
fair 70 say that the net result OF these
activities VIII in the long run, make for
permanent national prosperity. Serious
mistakes have been made BY the outgoing
PRESIDENT Most OF them mistakes OF
commission. few OF omission 4 large
amount OF legislation and regulation has
resulted from his activities. soma of n
helpful. and a large amoun- harmful
Many Of the mistakes which have beon
made have been corrected by The courts
and the dockets win be thronga5 Tor
years 10 come with similar cases. II
must not be forgotten. however. thar
until the latter part Of the Roosevelt sd-
nlinlstrauon. this country enSoved a de-
gree or prosperity which had never. been
equaled IN its history. and which was
altogether unparalleled IN the annals OF
any nation TIE persistence OF this pros
perity in the face OF the execution OF q
programme OF economic reform proIong-
ed over seven years. IS sufficient evidence
that the measures championed BY the
President. while many OF them are now
seen 10 have been unwise. vet had. on the
whole, no serious deterring effect on bust
ness enterprise.
President Roosevelt goes out OF Office
retaining his extraordinary hold upon
the affections and confidence Of an ins-
mense majority OF the American peo-
pie. Most OF the objects which he set
himself 20 attain have been accomplished
The majority OF his policies have been
enacted into law. In so far as these poll
cies are IN harmony with the trend OF
national development. and in our opinion
the majority OF them can be so de-
scribed- they viii permanently control
the public policy OF the American people.
The mistakes which President Roosevelt
has made. his incorporate utterances.
and violent denunciatiOns Of all who dif-
fered from him, the great mass % absurd
anti-corporation legislation which the
States have enacted under his leadership
the very considerable loss and damage
which he has repeatedly caused 10 bust
ness interests. time can be relied on 10
remove, remedy. and replace Reversing
the familiar ouotation-the good which
the Roosevelt administration has done
viii live after Il. while the evil let Us
hope, VIII De quickly buried out of sight
by the return OF sanity and prosperity.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
The Fight Against the House Rules.

It is unfortunate that so promising a
movement for the revision of the House
rules as that now under way should be
jeopardized by a false alarm about the
danger Of delay TO the tariff bill should
the rules question he brought up in the
extra session. President Tafts solicitude
that the tariff bill should be put upon its
passage Is quickly as possible may be
easily understood. for the entire business
community is awaiting the completion Of
the tariff schedules. No one wants any
foolish and merely factious obstruction
of tariff legislation. least Of all the men
who are trying to secure certain reason
able notifications OF the rules. Ihey ex-
pressly disclaim any intention OF delaying
action on the tariff. or OF desiring 10 do
so. Their aim is simply 10 bring to test
the sentiment OF the House respecting
proposed reforms in the rules. This can
be done only at the beginning OF the ses-
sion. Otherwise the whole matter goes
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
TAKING INHERITANCES.
4 Way OF Raising Revenue that Il
Pre-empted by sse Statass

4 Way OF Raising Revenue that Is
Pre-empted by .Ae Statass
From tie ChiczSo Trihune.
The tariff as revised may not provide
Immediately 50 much revenue as Is need
ed With an eye 10 that contingency
President Taft suggests the adoption OF
new forms OF taxation. Among these he
recommends a graduated inheritance tzx-
Much can be said in IT'S favor. Il can be
collected with certainty and ease. and
at small cost. The graduated Inheritance
tax OF ISIS brought IN Sl0O00.O0O IN leof
and IN 1892. and would be more produc-
tive now.
When the income of the government f.
falling as much below its expeudfturas
as Il Is now Il Is the duty of Congress
TO supplement the customary taxes win
new ones, giving the preference TO those
which are the least burdensome. ana
whose yield can be most accurately est
mated The Inheritance tax IS an excal-
lent tax for an emergency. and sbous-
be resorte6 10 By the national govern-
ment IN emergency only.
Thirty-siU States have Inheritance far
laws The remaining States win adoDr
them in time Therefore. .except on So
clal occasions the Federal government
should let the States have undiSputed poS-
session OF this source or revar1,s ~.
spheres or State and Federal TAXATION
should for obvious reasons. Be. a. 6is+f1-.
as possible Furthermore. II state s7S
national tax collectors were as a reenls-
thing 70 take toll OF the same eSrsfs
there might IN some States be a dance
oasiy close approach 10 conhscatory. tax-
alton.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
OBLIGATIONS TO ALIENS.
Plea for Legislation 10 Protect Their
Lives and Liberties.


Lives and Liberties.
Senator Root 70 New York Republican Cub.
The nation ought promptly 10 enact
legislation 10 enforce the obligations OF
It's treaties within our own territory. As
we grow greater. as our wealth increases
and the travel OF our people IN foreign
lands grows, as more and more Of the
people Of other countries c ne 70 our
country, we more and more rub elbows
with our neighbOrs and incur wider obli-
cations with the nations All our I'M
mense foreign trade and our continued
enjoyment OF happy relations with the
nations depends on our determination 10
fulfill our obligations.
Our Constitution gives 10 our national
government the right 70 protect the peo-
pie Of foreign countries IN the exercise
OF their rights here Just as other coun-
tries protect our citizens IN foreign
lands. II a man comes here from Eu-
rope or Asia. we protect his property
through the Jurisdiction of our oourts
Our Congress has NOT yet discharged the
duty OF giving 20 the Federal courts the
exercise OF criminal Jurisdiction.
so while We protect the property %
foreigners We do not protect their lives
and liberties. When mobs maltreat an in
nocent foreigner; when his most sacred
rights are set az naught this great i'm
perial government is obliged 10 give the
reply that We have no power 10 keep
our pledged faith.
I hope that you VIII exercise your IN
fluence toward urging our national gov
ernment 20 repair the defect in our law
which prevents the nation from keeping
its word "
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Fr1n he Cleveland Plain Dsaler.
The New York collectors ONCE has h.
fore now been a political storm center
President Hayes named Theodore Rooss-
velt's father TO the once. but The no-,,-
nation was rejected F. A. Merrf+t -
then named and succeeded TO the ofscs
II was because President Garfield a.
pointed W H Robertson 10 the sana coI-
lectorship that Senator'S Piatt ana Cont
ling left the National Capitol in higb 6T-S-
geon- II IS not likely that the Loeb an
poinnaent wiz cause any serious dis
turbance in the party.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
BANKS AND PANICs.
Folly OF idea that Financial Trou
bles Are PurpOseIy Created.

Folly OF Idea that Financial Trou-
bIes Are PurpOseIy Created.
J. LsHrrnos IAuEhlin. II sGihnSTs Magazine.
There may be many persons-of the Up
ton Sinclair type-who really think that
banks may wish TO bring on panics. A
bank Is ex natura so placed that 10 bring
on panic would bring on its own de-
structon. Every one knows thai in the
liabilities OF a bank account appear the
items indicating its obligation 10 share
holders for the capital. surplus. and prof
its. as well as the items Of deposits indi-
eating the sums left with the bank which
may be drawn on demand. On the other
hand. the bank lends its resources
whether coming from capital or deposits
and receives as its only security assets
from whose recurring maturity its loans
are repaid. II these assets. such as col
lateral composed OF stocks and bonds. or
paper based on the sale OF goods. should
lose their basis OF value the banks would
lose They have already given the Dor
rover the right to draw. and they get
repayment by the borrower only IN the
future. Hence. the only chance OF the
bank 70 regain what they have parted
with lies In the assets retaining value
enough 20 cover the loans already made.
To suppose. therefore. that the banks
should ever have motive for bringing on
a panic is to suppose that a sailor sfioat
on the ocean in an open boat should
have a motive for punching a hole IN
the bottom Of the boat-the only thing
which saves him from destruction
The popular supposition that the bank
ers gain special profit by the issue Of
notes, which by right should go TO the
government, is doubtless widespread. In
truth, there is per Sc no banking profit
except that arising from the discount on
loansi and since discounting or lending
can go On without issuing notes-as is
seen al all bank AID trust companies, or
ganlzed under State laws-then It is pat
ent that the profit in banking is not due
70 the LeeLLn ~ 49,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

AS the United States Senate has twice
voted to change Inauguration day, it is
obviously wise to adhere 70 the proposi-
tion thus approved-tbe resolution so
carefully framed by the late Senator
Hoar for an amendment to the Constitu-
ton fixing the last Thursday IN April
as the date Only slight change viii be
required in the Depew resolution TO put
it in conformity with the original resolu-
ton. and. no doubt, there win be ready
acquiescence in that change. Having ap-
proved it with practical unanimity before.
the Senate may be expected to do so
again. and there should then be reason
able certainty of concurrence by the
House.
Arguments for change are so over
whelming and convincing and so generally
understood that reiteration and repetition
Of them are needless. Reports Of sickness
and death of visitors 10 Washington last
week come from every quarter. II a
list of victims of the blizzard could be
made up. it would be appalling The
treaeherous character Of early March
weather was emphasized in most de-
plorable manner. To-day the strongest
advocates OF a change are those govern
ors who came to participate in the cere-
monies. and the legislatures of their
States may be depended upon speedily TO
ratify the action of Congress.
George Washington was inaugurated
the last Thursday in April This historic
precedent should be followed. And the
general committee is wise in urging ad-
herence to that date.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
Mr.. Oliver is an active citizen who
has done things; he is a progressive bust
ness man vested IN large affairs: he is
the president OF one great Industrial es-
tablishment. and. as director. Is allied
with and concerned in several other un-
dertakings and activities noted for their
enterprise: he Is q successful publisher
OF energetic newspapers, and, IN a word.
is one OF the solid citizens OF Pfttsburg.
Pennsylvania viii not be shamed by Sen
ator Oliver; nor win the Commonwealth
gain distinction
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
Just Surrender.

From the PhisdsiThia Inquire
Whether the country would be better
with equal suffrage is hardly TO be dis
cussed at present Women, as a rule. are
not logical beings. and men haven't any
too much advantage IN this respect II
woman wants the ballot, let her have il.
or any other Old thing that is lying
around loose. provided she lets the man
have peace-vhich she never VIII
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

OF course, Grover Cleveland was a
great man. but why count him twice?''
says the Knoxville Sentinel. in discussing
whether Mr. Taft is the twenty-sixth or
twenty-seventh President Well. as the
Rome (Ga) Tribune-Herald suggests. 1T
Is about the only way the Democrats can
make much OF a showing in post-civil
war Presidential statistics"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

over TO some indefinite period in the
future. when the organization OF the
HOUSE shall have been made up against
any change.
We trust the so-called insurgents and
the Democratic minority VIII stand close
ly together IN this matter. and insist upon.
e consideration Of the rules before be-
ginning business. Plenty OF time viii be
wasted on the tariI before that is dis
posed of, and some OF the waste might
as well be discounted by utilizing a little
time at the opening TO get started right.
There is little sense. IN fact. in beginning
consideration Of a tariff bill. so far as the
minority is concerned. under rules OF
system Of applying the gag that VIII shut
OF the right OF amendment in the House
All discussion of the bill viii be useless
save as verbal protest. II the methods
in vogue at the last session are continued,
as they are likely to be. 10 expedite bust
ness. the disagreeing members OF the
minority might as well remain at home
and issue daily statements OF their Views
as to be on the floor without any power
to offer amendments, or to test the sense
Of the House on particular issues. It is
20 prevent this tying up Of the rights of
members that modification OF the rules
is sought.
We DO not like 10 think President Taft
is throwing his influence on the wrong
side OF this controversy. There are some
indications that he is trying 20 pursue
a neutral course. merely giving warning
TO both sides that the particular business
! before Congress is the tariff. and that
the country viii brook no useless delays
in the consideration OF a matter so vital
to the national prosperity. II this should
be the correct version OF his attitude, the
insurgents have no reason TO adopt an
indecisive policy. They should demand
fair hearing. and insist upon the right Of
the majority. at the opening OF the ses-
sion, to determine the rules Of the House.
THE women Of Chile ask their hus-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

says the Chicago Rseord-Heraid. An the
same. he came out OF that conflict with
more genuine credit 70 himself than did
any other participant, and we doubt not
history viii so record It.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

We hope we've heard the last Of The
Washington HeraId's Dragging about the
Capital as a winter resort" saws the
Cleveland Leader. OF course. you hope
1t; so do any number OF Washington's
would-be rivals In this regard. The green
eyed complaint is not unusual.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
where Is He AR

FroCn the Columbia State.
This Judge Dickinson is a queer sort
Of person. He Is "of Tennessee but
lives in Chicago, H.; he is OF the Demo-
cratic party, but he doesn't vote for the
Democratic Presidential nominee. What's
the answer
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

We note a little interview with Count
Boni de Castellane recently published. IN
which he says, I was thinking only yes
terday-" Good Also hearty congratula-
tions! Boni's mental equipment is evf-
IDENTIFY vastly improved.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
An Uncertatn Qnnntitr.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Gov. Hoke Smith is preparing 10 raise
chickens to supply his own table. No
doubt experience win have taught the
governor not 10 count any OF them be-
fore they are hatched
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
LosInr at BON Ends.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Il does seem a little queer 10 be paying
millions for reforestation and then by
the tariff paying more millions for de-
forestation, doesn't Il?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
Putting Tt over ssUncIe Joe.y

From the Louisville Courier-JournaI.
1t was bad enough when Uncle Joe
didn't get TO carry the banner; It was
worse when his salary raise failed: but
TO have 10 preside right away over a
session OF tariff revision-that's the limit.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

The Tennessee legislature has ad-
journed, and the Carmack murder trial
is nearing its end. II must seem TO the
old Volunteer State almost too good 10
be true
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
Chief Beneficiary.

From the Chicago News.
German inventors are making guns for
the destruction OF dirigible war balloons.
which also viii be armed The man be-
hind the gun factory profits both coming
and going
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Uncle Andy Carnegie has expressed
a willingness 10 finance a real jam-up
north pole expedition. II the Eskimos
are interested in libraries. they VIII push
this expedition along all they possibly
can.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Why is II that an all but Irresistible
desire comes over you 10 consIgn the
telephone operator 10 the Ananias Club
every time you are informed the line
wanted is busy now?"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

A reformer suggests THAT unmarried
men over certain age be addressed as
Mist. IN order to mark them for con-
frmed bachelors. That would be rather
cruel. We think. Mist looks ike sim
plifed spelling for missed
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

From the St Louis Glooe-Demo=zt
Wilbur Wright says an asroplsne s. as
safe as an automobile Pedestrians can
assure Mr. Wright that they think IN has
understated the case.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
Onr British cc-sins

From the New York World
Great Britains trade is falling OF: but
what can you expect Of a people who
won't heat their houses IN winter because
grandfather dfdn't7
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
He Might queer II.

From the indianapolis News
In case there should be a change in the
date OF the Inauguration wouldn't it be
wise to keep the fact concealed from the
weather man?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

So far as the Democrats are concerned,
probably February . would be as useful
TO them as any other date for inaugura-
ton purposes.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Driven to II.
A Sketch Team. .

The old team has parted company"
What old teamY'
Ham still plays 20 popular prices. but
Eggs Is now a big star"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

From the Nllwsukes Journal
If It costs S5o week 10 board an
automobile. 50 a month 10 board a horse.
and 5 cents 20 board a street car. what 5
the answer?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
Driving Him Ont.

From the Phnadeiphia Przs
The Indian has been so rapidly disap-
pesring that when he IS driven on the
J-cent coins that win be about the last
Of him.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

From the Baltimore American.
Virginia is now engaged in a battle for
good roads and all the other Southern
States should joint IN the fight
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

The senate OF Nevada recently voted
down a resolution demanding the free
coinage Of silver. Surely. surely, We may
now consider it unanimous.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
Sounded Ike II

He who gives quickly gives twice.
Does that mean that yor expect 10
come around later and hit me for another
subscription p
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

II seems that there are forty-seven frog
farms in this country. We trust the
prohibitionists viii see nothing alarming
in this growing hop industry, however
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Among various fool things proposed in
legislatures here and there, we have
never noticed proposition 10 reduce the
members pay.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Ex-senator Foraker. Of Ohio, has It Is
reported, about decided to cease using
Brownsville as his principal Business
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Horrorsi That Snadjack Of Novibazar
hing has managed TO get into the press
dispatches againl
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Says AIphonse Matsuhito to CASTOR
Taft, let US have peace" Says CASTOR
Taft TO AIphOnse Matsuhito, Sure. Mat"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

The big stick is now spiced and
canned says the Augusta Chronicle
And the ginger lar as empty as the
average campaign promise.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Danger Turks in eggs" says a physl-
clan We knew something would happen
to spoil the full enjoyment OF a falling
market
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Just exactly how much real interest
Mr.. Bryan takes in this proposition to
change the date Of inauguration day
probably would be very difficult to figure.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

Even now we shudder TO think OF the
'possum shower fated 10 descend on the
White House next THANKSGIVING Day.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11

The women OF Chile ask their hus-
bands no questions" says the South
Bend Qnd) News. That is no sign.
though. their husbands tell them no
short and uglies
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
As TO rHEsPIs.

A. TO THESFRo-
Thespis. the founder OF the art
Sang country ballads from cart
And, furthermore. as I opine.
The papers he refused TO sign
Thespis. 'tis also safe to bet,
Broke in the jokes we're using yet
Thespis, the slapstick used with vim
Oh, actors owe deal to him
A Substitute.
Il never seem to say the right thing at
the right time
Why not keep still?"
Spring Approaches.
And now the busy druggist man re-
plenishes the sulphur can; unto the job
ber writes his needs concerning bulbs and
garden seeds: removes the fountain from
dry dock. snd puts fly paper into stock
Luxury.
I'd Ike TO wake up some morning and
find myself famous"
''Why?''
'Td feel that I could afrcrd to roll over
and go TO sleep again"
Endless Toll
No rest we know.
We ashes NOW
In winter months. alas
And even spring
It's task doth bring,
F0r then We sift the grass
Driven to Il.
What does the Shakespeare Club dis
cuss7''
Depends on who's present II there's
a fun quota OF ladies' in attendance they
discuss Shakespeare.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-11
A Substitute.

4 never seem to say the right thing al
he right time
Why not keep still?f
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-19
THE LAND OF NOD.

The delightful musical comedy
spectacle The Land of Nod" is the
welcome attraction which comes to
the Opera House Tuesday. February
%. The Man in the Moon, The
Welsh Rarebit." man, April Fool, 50
The Sand Man" THE lack Of
Hearts" The Weather Man" are all
personages of unique conception. and
they are brought together in an st
tractiye way with surroundings equal
ly novel and interesting. The House
Of Cards. in which dwehs The King
and Queen OF Hearts" with its mush-
room towers and surrounding balloon
T. ses aud the peppermint river flow
ing by presents an Llrsual s!"ht
even in these iavs 81 nrisiHllij" and
sr'cndor IA stage Punishment. Prizes
&C to $3.50 Seats On sale Monday
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-19
DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING
SIMPLE RHEUMATISM RECIPE

harmless and inexpensive. and 20
simple that any body can mix it at
home.
The ingredients are: Fluid Extract
DandeliOn, one half ounce: Comp.
ound Kargon one ounce; Compound
Syrup Sarsaparilla. three ounces. Go
to any good prescription pharmacist
and get these three harmless ingried-
tents and mix them by shaking in
bottle. taking as a dose a teasponfpl
after each meal and again at bud
time
There is nothing better in ths
world for backaehe, kidney and bla l.
der troubles too. Such symptoms a.
frequent and painful urination. sore
ness. weakness. genera and nervous
debility are caused by certain acils
and poisonous waste matter. decaycl
tissue, etc. in the blood. which tha
kidneys will clear and purify after
few doses of this prescription.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-19
A GOOD COMEDY
At OPERA HOUSE
THE MANlTOU co. AND LOCAL
TALENT DIVIDED HONORS
LAST MONTGOMERY TO-
NidHT-oTHER ATTRACTIONS.

In spite of the rain last night "a
goodly crowd" was at the opera house
to witness "A Domestic BLIZZARD AMI
all seemed to feel well repaid for
Drawing the elements. 1t was a conf
edy of good qualities and was well
rendered by this company.
The Russian Sweat Box as pr
scented last night by local talent was
a very entertaining specially. This
wonderful box illusion trick was per
formed by baltimore and Leigh AMI
is handled by masters of the art in
the hands Of Howard Frank and Geo.
Koehler. ably assisted by Simpson
Bondurant. three of Cairo's well
known and renowned artists who kept
the audience throughout the trying
ordeal of the escape from the box in
a continuous uproar. This wonderful
mystifying and awe inspiring special
ty will again be given at the matinee
ard night Saturday. Tonight's play