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The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
READING MEN OUT OF PARTY.
Florida Thoughts Prompted by AID
ch-Beveridge Episode.

ch-Beveridge Episode.
Prom the Florida Timr=Uuion.
II is generally accepted that Repub-
licans are responsible for Senator Bev-
eridge except as Beveridge is a self
made prOduct-worEhiping his maker, OF
course. II IS generally supposed that
Senator AIdrich was primarily a Repub-
lican product, though he may have ac-
Quired the mastery and is now a con-
trolling factor where ne was once con
troiled- As a Republican authority. Mr..
Aldrich Is generally recognized, and his
mastery is IN evidence during the tarin
debates. but how far IS he 10 be ac-
cepted as the party itself? When he
rules Beveridge out Of the party, Is Bev-
eridge 70 60 or Is Beveridge 70 mend
his ways as a mark OF repentance7
We shall see.
We have had some notable instances
OF expulsion that didn't expel IL recent
history. Mr.. Bryan read TagEart and
others out OF the party; Mr.. TAFT read
out Boss Cox. but in neither case did the
party march along without needing the
aid OF the political heretics- But a few
years ago any Democrat who didn't dance
not Of the Simon-pure variety-they have
been sorely needed since. Such Southern
Senators as Bacon and Bailey have been
denounced as worthy OF expulsion. Il the
decree has not been hleG-we Opine that
the matter viii be allowed 70 remain in
its present condition. Mr.. Aldrich him
self would find himself under suspicion
II President Taft vetoed the bill he is
so laboriously constructing. and this con
summation 20 his labors Is not incon-
Ceivabie, in that case would Beveridge
intyrcede for Aidrich?
Chaos isn't a healthy condition for
an organization. and we may wonder
what viii be the outcome but we cannot
deny the facts. The President OF the
United States Is credited with the pur-
pose OF bringing a new party into the
field, but Democrats viii hardly recognize
his as a party leader. even though some
OF them may accept ohice a. his hands.
The South IS the backbone OF the national
Democracy. but the South has 81 some
cases adopted the white mans primary
instead OF a party convention. and such
a policy can hardly be trusted 20 enun-
ciaJe party doctrine, though IL may give
birth 20 of5ceholders galore. Is the IN
dependent but an incident or has he come
10 stay7 In that case viii the doctrine
as well as the officials so produced DO
subject 10 no control OF law or Drece-
dent, and constant in nothing but tncnn-
stancy? Perhaps Il is now popular 70 be
independent. and Il must be so when
Bevertdge willingly subjects himself 70
the charge; viii Roosevelt be an inde-
pendent candidate in 1872 despite his old
pl. that his future lay with the party?
In that case he u,2y again serve as a
buffer for wall street by dividing pub
I!c indignation into Infinite parts while
concentrating public favor on himself
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
MARYLAND spring Chicken.

From the Baltimore News.
There may be those who will afirm
that all spring chicken tastes pretty much
alike-there are people with uncultivated
palates who don't know the difference
but there are few who viii have the
enrontery TO say that a Maryland julep
can be duplicated anywhere. The frost
on the glass smokes until Il almost curls
above the mint. The green looks so
tempting that one longs 20 bury his
nose in 1t. and. as for the taste. ambrosia
may approach II, but nothing else does.
Properly fortified with one, or possibly
two-if the host insists-and then con-
fronted with the aforesaid chicken, he
would be a man nj for treason who
thought that the culinary art had any
thing up its sleeve that could make him
bat an eye.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
The society Editors Version.

From the Bohemian.
A brilliant FIRE was held at high noon
to-day at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Smith, NO. S76 Dash street. A large
number OF persons were in attendance.
Mrs Smith made a charming escape IN
one Of the seasons latest kimonos. II
was OF pure china silk with a pretty
flower effect: ankle length and gored in
the back Il can be made with slight
expense. and is very pretty The Smiths
have a lovely homo. and IL is too bad
that it was burned so badly The hremen
were becomingly gsrbed IN blue suits
and fuu-cut red blOuses. The weather
was delightful for an affair OF the kind
The effort Of big man with horn was
a pleasing feature. Mr.. Smith was not
present. He is in New York City. as was
mentioned IN our coming going
column to-day. There was lots OF ex-
Citement- After awhile the fire was put
out Because OF the IRE. Mrs Jones, or
No S74 Dash street, opened her house
for Mrs. Smith and her two children, one
a bright little boy OF eight. and the other
a lovely girl OF five The expression was
heard upon all sides that II was most
successful event. Somebody said that
the affair would cost 5000
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15

It viii be interesting TO observe the
action Of the Secretary of War on
the proposition which contemplates the
consolidation Of the Quartermaster. nav
and subsistence departments into a gen
erai supply branch Of the army stan
with fourth division to have charge Of
army transportation, which now comes
under the Quartermaster General This
is by no means a new suggestion T,
has been discussed during other admins
trations OF the War Department and
has failed OF adoption hitherto bccauss
it did not appear TO assure, in practice
the theoretical advantage Of economy
and expedition in the transaction Of husi-
ness. Its one merit appears to be that
it would afford a place for a new major
general. who would have charge OF The
consolidated branch It certainly has a
disadvantage in that it removes the pres
ent heads Of three important stan corps
from their more direct intercourse with
the Secretary Of War. It may effect CO.
ordination. but it has been supposed that
this quality was fully obtained by the
existence Of the General STAFF. one OF
the reasons for the creation Of which
was Mr.. Roots argument that it would
make possible unihoation of action on
the part Of related staff corps.
one Of the objections which has been
made by some of the experts TO the
consolidated feature is directed toward
the plan OF having the army pavmasters
disburse all money allotted for the sup
port OF the army. At present the pay
department confines its operations to the
handling OF funds which relate to PAY
Tor the commissioned personnel and the
enlisted force, active and retired. That
duty is an important one, with grave
responsibilities for the pay officers, since
the laws anj decisions are numerous
and complex. II has been pointed out
shat additional difficulties and greater
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
BRYANs DOMINANCE ENDED.
Democratic Party Has Fared Badly
since 1896.
- the Nsshn1e Ane1nn-

From the Nashville AmelGn.
The old-liners. who believe in a tariff
for revenue only. are becoming fewer in
number each year. hence the necessity Of
reshaping platform declarations in future
conventions Congressman are human
They VIII vote. most OF them. for what
their constituents want. and there's the
end or H. Many Southern Senators and
Representatives viii vote for a substan-
tiai tariff on lumber. iron ore. and coal
because their constituents are becoming
more and more interested in the produc-
tion Of these materials and. this being
so. il is useless 70 criticise them for de-
parting from what has heretofore been
the accepted Democratic faith
Another fact that has been demonstrate
ed by the tariff debate Is that 8lr. Bryan s
dominance OF the party IS az an end. OF
this we do not complain 5r- Bryan has
been an incubus upon the party ever since
1886. In none Of the campaigns since that
memorable year has he ever had q chance
% win the Presidency. i may be true
that upon the tariff issue he was sound.
but, subordinating this great question 20
foolish paramount" issues. he lost what
might have been gained BY 4 straight
fight on the tariff Reduction IN tarln
taxation mas been the chief Issue before
the American people for twenty years.
but Mr.. Bryan. dominating the party, has
forced II 70 one side IN order 10 exploit
ether issues which the masses did not in
dorse. The result was inevitable
There are dissensions also in the Repub-
lican party over the tariff, but these dis
sensions. under existing circums: :ances,
cannot be taken advantage Of BIZ the mi
nority party. II il had forced the fighting
in IT'S last three campaigns on the lire OF
reasonable tariff reform and economical
expenditures IN government instead Of
wasting its strength over extraneous IS
sues, the party would to-day be n posi-
ton 10 take advantage OF Republican diff
ferences-
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Bryan's theories
must be abandoned IN 1872 y the party IS
20 hope for success. The party. clear OF
him, must adopt a sensible tariff reform
plank. and 20 q must nail another. plank
demanding economy IN government Il
must cease fighting wealth and corporate
interests. but express a broad conception
OF the best interests OF al the people. and
by such position stand or fall Continued
defeat VIII be IT'S fate unless Il gets away
from Bryan and the fads and fancies for
which Bryan stands
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
No German Canada.

Does the Monroe doctrine extend to
Canada. not. Of course. literally in its
original sense. but consuuctively? That
is. could and would that doctrine be
stretched so as 10 include the great Brit
ish possession in North America against
seizure by a European power-Germany.
for example-in case hostiities were de-
creed between the governments al London
and Berlin?
This question, or one akin to it IN scope
and significance. will rank among the
problems Of first Importance TO be con-
sidered al the imperial military council
TO be held in London this summer upon
the defense OF the empire. Anticlpatory
discussion forecasts some probable con-
clusions. As 10 India and Australia. their
power Of self-defense is assured. provided
always that Japan maintain its British
alliance. even 10 the extent Of preventing
Russia from interfering. But would
Canada become an object OF German at
tack? Could the United States with con-
sistency stretch its stern protest against
the acquisition OF American territory by
a European power so Car as 10 say that
one transatlantic rule should not dis
place another?
The final argument Of kings has passed
from thrones 70 peoples. It is self-inter-
est that in such conceivable circumstance
would rule the attitude and action of
the United States. Il Is the commercial
aggression OF Germany that. in theories
Of the future, threatens conflict with
those OF this country IN trade and In
fuence in South America. Quite aside
from sentiment. il would initiate against
the future welfare Of the United States
TO permit, If such an achievement were
possible, the conquest OF Canada by Ger
man arms Such a proceeding would be as
intolerable as was the projected seizure of
Mexico by Napoleon. Moreover, the social
and Industrial ties between the Dominion
and the United States multiply fast. Our
northern boundary has become almost
merely political and a line OF tariff that
is at once a local annoyance as to minor
traffic and a topic Of occasional confer
ence that Is usually amiable. Migration
from Northwestern States across the bor-
der promotes this feeling. not alone of
neighborliness. but Of productive and
moral solidarity Sentiment thus re-en-
forces interest in upholding British control
in Canada against any European aggres-
sion. That. conclusion by the coming
British council would seem to be wholly
warranted, and quite in accordance with
The bulk Of public opinion in this country.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
Garden of the Long Ago.

The Atlanta Constitution thinks the
high cost OF living problem might be met
and in a large measure answered by a
thorough-going revival of the old-time
family garden, which. 1t claims. has be-
come almost. If not quite, an extinct in
stitution
There is probably a good deal Of truth
in what the Constitution says. and. while
the family garden Is an impossibility in
the large cities, of course the consumers
therein-disputing. for the sake Of the
argument, that Senator Lodge is right in
his contention that the consumer is
myth-would profit to good purpose by its
temperance. nevertheless, and they are.
therefore. not indifferently interested in
the suggestion.
What wonderful thing those old-time
gardens were. indeed! The people who
remember the old village or country home
where mother used TO live when a girl
somehow all grandmothers IN this world
appear to have been reared in some quiet
little town. or in the open country
air itself-slso remember the inevitable
garden where the vegetables grew. There
was nothing that could not be grown
therein. and precious little worth while
the garden came the beans and the peas
and the potatoes and the carrots and the
okra and the squash and all that, but
from it. too. came the hollyhocks and the
pinks-since evoluted into carnations, we
believe-and the honeysuckle and the jon
quils entering into the table decorations.
Moreover. few of these old-time family
gardens were devoid of the raspberry
hedge. the ounce trees. the fig trees; and.
over IN a corner, separated from the touch
OF other growing things. was the aspara-
gus bed.
And then the vegetables were always so
fresh and sweet. It was only an hour OF
two from the soil 10 the dining room.
They tasted good, not, perhaps, because
they were so much better than other
vegetables. but because every vegetable
was petted from the day It poked its first
inquisitive shoot above the ground until
its final appearance as a morsel fashioned
for the family sustenance and joy The
gardens of the yesteryears knew nothing
OF the high cost OF living. but they were
primarily and splendidly responsible for
much high living.
We do not know that we shall ever see
many Of the old-time family gardens
again. We live so much more rapidly
than we did in those days We have such
fast freights and expresses. and quick and
satisfactory transportation Of garden
truck is so easily 20 be had-tbanIxs to re-
rrigerator cars and what not-that a re-
turn to the simpler, homelier. and more
attractive ways OF the long ago is not 10
be thought of. we suppose. But it does
no harm to dream old dreams now and
then; and we suspect the Constitution was
moved more by the recollection OF the
things that were than by the hope Of the
things that are 70 be, when it garbed It's
longing in the gulse OF q plea.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
sweet Thingsi

From the Chicago Reoo0d-HsrGld
Really" said the lady with the beehive
hat. y Insist"
NO. dear. protested her companion.
whose hat was nearly as great IN diam
eter as a turntable al a rouadhouse. you
mustn't Please let ne I have the change
right here. Let me see, wonder"
But you paid for me last time have
the money all ready Conductor. can you
change q so bill?
Now. I shall not permit you 70 have
that broken I have some change all
ready. If can only hnd II. Dear me. ]
wonder what -
Its all right: want 10 get this bill
changed, anyway wonder where !
put"
NO. no; really. you mustn't. 7 thought
had the change all ready must have
lost a nickel OF II somehow. But have a
S bill that"
''Did you say you had a nickel2"
Yes"
''wen. I have one. too. so III pay FOR
you next time"
NO. you shan't DO so. I shall insist"
Then each handed out her nickel. saying
TO herself.
The idea Of her pretending 10 have a
bill She never had more than 20 cents at
one time in her hfe,'
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
WEST POINT TRAINING.
Civil Installations MiEht Well Emu
late Military Academy.

krcr, the Philadelphia Press.
In original ability. those who 90 20
West Point average about with other
boys OF parts; but the four years there
are years Of harder work, closer applica-
ton. better physical training. and more
assiduous study than elsewhere Each
boy recites all the lesson every day
The work IS relenuessIy kept up. Habits
Of quick decision. obedience, and initi-
ative are formed The opinion of the
student body is not considered. A boy
works or he goes home Less than half
who enter get through
This has its effect through life The
college is easy BY West Point. and the
most rigorous technical school asks less
work
The success in civil life OF the West
Point graduate. who IS az his studies
from two 10 three years less than the
college student. IS a remarkable proof
OF the value OF pressure ard hard work
on a young man IN the formative years
More OF this n civil institutions would
bring more success 10 its graduates in
after life
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
Honoru TO Grover CLEVELAND.

From the Maeoz Ca Telegraph.
There are movements in several parts
Of the United States 10 erect memorials
to the memory Of Mr.. Cleveland: New
York is working 70 present a portrait Of
him 10 the executives once at the capitol
at Albany; Chicago is collecting funds 10
erect a monument 70 him IN that city.
The South. which has more cause TO re-
member him than any other part OF the
country, may not have as much money
10 spend as the others. but she could a.
least name a new county for him.
making this suggestion. the Telegraph
does not wish TO be understood as being
opposed 10 any OF the names already
mentioned for the honor. but II believes
that the memory OF Cleveland should re-
ceive some recognition in this section.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
WORLDS RICHEST MEN.
Fortunes Typical OF Countries IN
which They Were Made.
Fr0n ths Cleveland Leader.

From tbs Cleveland Leader.
The greatest fortunes in the larges1
cities OF the world are cursously typical
OF the countries in which their owners
live. as the death OF the noted shopkeeper
Of Paris. H. A Chauchard. reminds those
who observe the characteristics OF nations
and races.
This great retailer of merchandise
founded his business on women's clothing
and WOmen's fnery. His success began IN
that field. which Is exactly where the
richest man In Paris might be expected
10 find his wealth. The French metropolis
certainly lived Up 10 its reputation IN
building fortune FOR a retail merchant
which overtopped all other big estates in
that gay center OF the worlds fashions
and the worlds merrymal0ing
The richest man IN New York built his
vast wealth on manufactures. So did the
owner Of the second OF the great fortunes
OF that eity's residents. The richest Lon
coner Is supposed 10 be the Duke OF West
Minister, whose wealth represents landed
possessions acquired from ancestors who
obtained their real estate by royal favor
generations ago. In Germany the great
est fortune belongs 10 the heirs OF a
maker OF cannon and other products OF
iron and steel Since Krupp is dead. the
richest man in active business in the Ger
man empire Is probably a Berlin banker.
II the gossip OF financial circles IS 10 be
relied upon, the greatest fortunes in
Austria-Aungary and Russia are landed
estates. the accretion Of generations OF
special privileges and grants from SOW
ereigns. Like conditions exist in Spain
and Italy. though in the last country
some OF the manufacturers are fast
rising 10 the level OF the richest mobiles,
In peeuniary resources
But Paris rated its most famous shop
keeper as its wealthiest citizen. which is
in perfect accord with the fitness OF
things.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
COurtship in Maryland.

From the Baltimore Sun
Man. poor man! He imagines he Is
flirting around as he pleases. and when ne
finds himself at the altar he wonders how
It occurred But the blushlng bride
knows. She had decided about the brides
maids and ushers. had been planning her
dress and the color scheme OF the dec
orations before the man ever thought he
was gcing to be married And yet she
looks ike an innocent captive OF the
bold daring man who stands beside her.
and who imagines that II was only by
the most sturdy determination and great
good luck that ne ever Induced her 70 say
yes"
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
Impossible.

Fro7u the Norfolk Landmark.
At the end OF an editorial onslaught on
Captain Lamb and the other Democrats
who have become tainted with protec-
tionism'' Thomas Jefferson was the
hrsO the Williamsburg Gazette quotes
triumphantly from the Commoner and
declares that
IS composed q more asses. and 6gg1r ones thar
were ever born.
That's not fair. The Gazette knows that
not even the Democratic party could be
composed OF more asses than were ever
born. because II they hadn't been born,
they wouldn't exist
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
LET YOUR PAPER FOLLOW YOU.

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Notify your carrier or newsdealer
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ington Herald, 734 18th 81. NV. The
subscription rate Is the same out
Of town as In the city.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
True Basis Of Negro upIift.

Prom the Houston Post.
The South. with its ample experience.
has long ago decided that honest toll is
the true basis Of the negro uplfft; that
labor. fntelligently. industriously, and
faithfully performed, first generates self
respect, and that independence, honesty,
chastity. and good citizenship must neces-
sarily follow; that IN no other way can
the negro reach a safe ground for his
future progress
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
Early Instances.

The old poets knew about the sutomo-
bile"
How nowT'
"Macaulay speaks OF Lars Porsena and
his ivory car"
''Weu?"
And Poe cites an instance OF the air
growing denser. Evidently an auto had
Just passed -
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
reforming Kansas Convicts.

From the Baltimore News
In pardoning prisoners. Gov Stubs. OF
Kansas. has adopted, q rule that when
a convict is liberated on parole or by
absolute pardon, he must stipulate IN
writing that he win regularly attend
church. Sunday school, and prayer meet
ing once each week. II the prisoner is
pardoned, the governor will have no re-
course If the agreement Is violated. but
paroled prisoner could be returned 10
the penitentiary
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
A nrntter of AnnnreI.

From the Houston Post
we behold in one Of the magazines az
array Of beautiful photographs OF the
ladies' who are 70 take part in the pro-
duction Of Miss Innocence" We suppose
the title Of the play came about as a
result OF somebody charging the chorus
With wearing TOO many clothes.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
pIxR,s eREETTNe To eRANT.
Ex-confederates Gave Glad Acclaim
70 Son OF Lees Opponent.

70 Son OF Lees Opponent.
Frun TIE Knoxville senfinel.
The joyous and. one might almost say,
loysl acclaim Of Gen. Frederick Dent
Grant by the I0.eO0 Confederate veterans
in Memphis and BY those who went tc
Yicksburg to take part in the uneiing
OF the monument 10 Gen Stephen Dill
Lee, must be regarded as the most IN
teresting features Of these ceremonies
The wearers Of the gray seemed 10 look
up 70 the worthy son of the great oppo-
nent Of Lee with as much pride as II they
had fought with him instead Of against
him. Gen. Grants speech at Vics<sburg
was Just what one would expect from
Ulysses s. Grant or from one who re-
sernbles him so closely. physically and
mentally. Surely the last word about the
reunion OF the sections has been spoken
now. and We shall hope 90 hear no more
Of politicians trying 20 make capital
either out Of the dead enlbers OF past dif-
ferences or out OF The supposed neces-
sity or reconciling The South 70 It's po-
sition IN the Union. The South does not
need any coddling. Let US have peacei
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
Nine staIwart Insurgents.

From the Boston Herald
The insuTgent nine in Washington are
Beveridge, Bristow. Brown. Burkett.
Clapp. Cummins. Dolliver. Ia Toilette.
and Nelson Pity the good example set
by the head OF the alphabetical list
couldn't be better followed farther down.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-15
DeacIeney OF aCussy words

from Ine Houston fosJ
Some Boston word sharp calls attention
to the fact that S. per cent Of the Eng
lish euss words are words Of one syllable.
We have often observed this awful de-
ficiency and frequently yearned for a
nice collection Of Russian and japanese
words TO express some grand. stormy
emotion called forth by the telephone
service