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The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS.
Nr. RusseII's BiII for Their Improve
ment Commended.
Western ArcEitect. q MInneapoIi.

Fru1a The Western Architect q Minneapolis
While the park commission and the
friends Of a municipal Washington, that
future generations can show with pride
10 the visitor from any other city in the
world. are using every effort TO have the
Washington plan followed IN the erection
Of public buildings. there is another
feature that is not lost sight OF. This is
the regulation and plotting OF the purely
residence portions Of the city Mr.. Charles
W Russell, Assistant Attorney General
has presented a biz for the conservation
Of these minor perhaps, but 10 less :m-
portant plans IN the Identification OF the
city, and which are necessary 20 complete
the work that has been so well begun BY
the appointment OF the park commission
and the Council Of Fine Arts. The pur-
pose OF the bin Is "to. designate certain
streets and avenues as exclusively resi-
Dental and 20 prevent the existence OF
business establishments therein: with re-
strictive building regulations. having for
is object The good appearance Of the
city, and 20 remove existing structures
which interfere with such good aDpear-
elice. IT also provides that such rear-
lauons shall b. made and altered or
departed from Ia particular eases only
aIter The Commissioners OF the District
OF Columbia shall have consulted per
manent board OF three. composed or two
architects and a landscaDe gardener
whose opinions shah, however. be rre-eI--
advisory: and the Commissioners are
authorized 20 employ such architects and
landscape artist az q compensation OF
N-',oVo per annum each for The first two
years and $500 per auuuu earh There
after While AIr Russell IS a LAWYER
and not an architect. the bill contains all
mat an architect could suggest. and has
the advantage o. being legal IN IFS r-o-
visions, so that it would hardly be con
tested We're it once passed The cirv OF
washington and the country as vveIl
should see that the bIH Is made a law.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Democrats and the Tariff.

Probably it is mere waste of time TO
enlarge upon the Democratic opportunity
n Congress arising out OF the tariff stu
alton. YET the temptation 10 do so IS ir-
Iesisuble. The Payne bill is a most vul-
cradle measure. Not only in principle
out in detail. is it open 10 attack from
.,eginning 10 end. Processing 70 be a
downward revision. IL is as 10 many i'm
rortant schedules a revision upward. Its
-ee list is in large part a fiction. Its
.,aximum and minimum feature is COM
rlercial retaliation OF clumsy character
rs proposed Inheritance tax invades the
states and imposes a surtax upon prop
c-ty already taxed. which ought 10 be
zee from Federal exactions. The draw
fack clauses threaten 10 take out Of the
treasury more revenue than the addi-
.onal tariff taxes imposed will bring in
coffee which is nominally on the free
st. will be taxed. and in such way
that coffee spectators viii be the chief
ienefciaries
18th respect to this extraordinary pro
uction OF the Ways and Means pundits?
Why. the first impulse was 10 swallow
whole. as probably the best that could
q obtained from Republican Congress
Vow It appears there viii be an insist
ant demand for more protection for
certain Southern products. This is what
naralyzes the Democratic opposition. The
protection wing of the party is stronger
now than ever before. Even the free
-aw materials features OF the Payne bill
rs most commendable provisions. and
quite in accord with Democratic traGi-
tions. viii be strongly opposed by South
ern Democrats. In fact. the pressure
-or protection from the South is as
strong as that from any other section.
and IL is much too heavy 70 be resisted
by the Dixie representatives. whatever
heir preconceIved political theories may
he. Tt is already obvious that the Demo
Gratis viii not hang together any better
on the tariff proposition than they did in
The rules fight. if as we'll If there is
any consistent policy on the Democratic
side it is to see that Democratic con-
stituencies are as well protected as
others. and this attitude. Of course
merely plays into the hands Of the Re
puhucaas
Thus IL is certain that the minority Will
have no particular influence over the
tar,F hfl save by departing from tradi-
tionaJ Democratic professions. That the
ultimate tariff bin will be highly pro
tective IS about as sure as anything nun
dane can be. The prospect is looked for
ward 70 with a great deal more. com
placency on the Democratic side than
may be permitted to appear on the sur
face. a tariff for revenue only. or for
revenue with Incidental protection. is the
last thing most Of the Democrats want
They want protection first. and all they
can get, and there is no danger that their
wants viii not be fully satisfied
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Battle VIII Go On.


From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
The government has lost an important
fight. The war against corporate aegres-
sion. however, win continue. II the E1kins
law is inadequate 10 cope with modern
conditions, it VIII be amended. This vic
tory over the government may give the
trusts a temporary feeling Of superiority
20 regulation. but the wiser OF them viii
not fau into the mental habit OF believing
themselves strong enough 10 defy the
government OF the United States.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

the voters are acquiescent The great ad-
vantage Of the system, however, is that
the voters can control public affairs II they
so desire, whereas under the convention
system it is difficult to make their wishes
felt. Gov. Hughes has given the ques-
ton Of direct nominations careful study.
and his plan has been wrought out with
the experience OF other States constant
ly in mind. It's adoption promises a new
era Of political freedom in boss-ridden
New YOrk-that is. if the voters really
want any such freedom.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
OFF FOR AFRICA.

Good luck be with YOU Theodore! And when you reach that
sunny shore where gentlemen and ladies much beside
their smiles ar, hope you'll find the hunting good the
critters acting they should.
paugh show than the that around where
you'll be hunting sport the crocodile and hppoPo may turn upon
YOU when you the tiger you seek its lair may try its best
comb your hair the dread hyena seeks its toll the python
swallows whole but those who know and love YOU
best viii their idle fears for when you've been with
them week you'll have the wild beasts pretty meek they'll
go your command and their raons from your hand
covrrrht 1902 by Geors Matthew AdsHs) Walt MASON
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
No Chance for Ron W..ri1

From the indianapolis s.sr.
An order called the Boil Weevu Benevo-
lent Association has been formed in the
South Its officers are designated in the
charter as past grand boil weevu, grand
boil weevii. financial caterpillar. master
cotton worm, and master cotton bug.
The society viii exercise its benevolence
IN rural districts which have experienced
the ravases OF the boil weevu An auxill-
airy society OF wcmen VIII doubtless be
formed. which may be called the Friendly
Lady Moths. or the Helpful Heliothis Ar
migera, or something Of that sort Mean
while, the cotton weevl had better take
20 the woods.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Secretary Nacyeagh'. New Aid

From the Chicago Reccrl-Herald
Secretary MacVeagh has chosen wisely
in selecting Charles D. Norton 70 be First
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury. 8Fr.
Norton has great ability and exraOrdi-
Eary energy. He VIII be an active. crea-
tive force in whatever he undertakes. as
is abUndantiy proved by what he has done
Tor Chicago. The progress that has been
made with the plans for the beautIfca-
ton Of the city should be larEeIy credited
20 him He has been unremitting in his
efforts 20 push those plans 10 success. has
been fertile in suggestion, always helpful,
furnishing noteworthy example Of what
can be accomplished by q union Of intelli-
gence with industry and public spirit OF
the highest order
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
IsADDIE.

Lowly the soul that waits
At the white. celestial gates,
A threshold soul 20 greet
Beloved feet
Down the streets that are beams OF sur
CberUbim children run;
They welcome IL from the wall;
Their voices call.
But the Warde- saith: Nay. this
Is the City Of Holy Bliss.
What claim canst thou make good
To angelhood?'
Joy" answereth It from eyes
There are amber ecstasies,
Listening, alert, elate,
Before the gate.
On, how the frolic feet
On lonely memory beat
What rapture in a run
'Twixt snow and sun,
Nay. brother OF the sod.
What part hast thou in God?
What spirit art thou OFF,
Il answers: Love"
Lifting It's head. no less
CaIoling a caress.
Our winsome collie wrath.
Than in glad faith
The door VIII open wide.
Or kind voice bid. abide.
A threshold soul TO greet
The iOnged-for feet"
All, Keeper OF the Portal.
II love be not immortal.
II JOY be not divine
What prayer Is mine?
-kaiAarins Lse Bates. u Good Housskesping.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
ProrIdentiaI RnmIerr.

Frank L. Stanton. in Uncle Remus' MAsazins
Providence" said the deacon. "sho' do
look after de cullud race"
How Gomez" demanded Brother
D!ekey.
We'll. hits disaway: De niger baby.
ez dey say walk too soon
ShO' do asserted Brother Dickey.
Dat makes him bowlegged."
Now you talkn'"
An bowlegs is de mos eonvenientest
legs in de worT fer climbin' a tree Wen
a 'possom's on de top limb
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

The Nashville Tennessean feels sorry
for Mr.. Bryan because It fears he may
be elected Senator, and have to shut up
whenever Mr.. James Schoolcraft Sher-
man says So In justice to the Vice
President. however, be It recorded that
he very, very seldom admonishes Sen
ators 70 shut W"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
lingo FooIishnes.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The apprehension Of German maritime
policy. once the monopoly OF a minority
OF Englishmen. has now become general
with consequences that none can entirely
foresee- One thing alone IS certain-tbe
cost OF jingO lunacy to both countries
will be staggering. though neither ever
strikes a blow at the other.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
CONVICTION OF COOPERS.
Tennessee PaDers Approve Verdict
VindfcatiOn of Law.

AeuheNHer fuBrrs Approve verdict
as Vindication OF Law.
From the Nashville Tsuusssean.
Because or this verdict and the Reelfoot
Lake verdict, ylndicaung the law OF the
land. Tennessee viii once again take its
old proud place among the States. Ten
nesseeans abroad viii not be compelled 20
hang their heads in shame az the ieers
and sneers and SCOTS and ridlcuIe heaped
upon their State because Of It's lawless-
ness. Life win uO- be so cheap m Ten
nessee as Il has been. Law enforcement
VIII be easier Ia Tennessee than Il has
been. Men whose hearts are afre with
hate Tor their feIloW-man. whose beings
are sureharged with i.sz5; and whose
minds are fatally bent on mischief.
though they may even doubt there is a
God or desplse His man ties. y there be
one, VIII yer hold some respect Tor a law
they fear when they come % know that
neither ancestral name nor political pull
nor Vaccinations OF any kind can shield
them from an honest verdict or an honest
jury. any more than IS -neteA out 20 a
common class OF the law breakers or
whatsoever kind
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Not a Vital Question.
J the sprinraeld Repabliean.

FIufI nc oIl1ngneId heplblcan,
Secretary DiclIinsUn's positive assertion
that he enters the Taft Cabinet as a
Democrat and viii continue to be a Demo-
erat is calculated to make certain old
Romans Of the Democracy howl in unison
with ex-Mayor Dunno, Of Chicago. It is
fine question TO decide when a Demo-
crat ceases 20 be a Democrat, but it Is
more amusing than vital.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

A contemporary thinks the White
House neighbOrs may be inclined to ele-
vate their eyebrows now and then when
they think Of some statesmen and other
eminent personages that have called
there since March 4. Well, is there any
good and sufficient reason why Mr. Taft
should not make and unmake his own
friendships
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Fron the Chatanooz rim=.
IN al thn cIrc..r,.-nr

In all the circumstaL -rsfore. the
verdict OF the Jury VIII meet cry general
approval. and while many who are friend
ly TO the Coopers and who deprecated the
violence Of Mr.. Carmacks editorial meth
DDS. VIII be disappointed they wil-they
must-admit that the result Is best. The
temper of the opposing factions IN the
State VIII be modified under the finding.
and sentiment. so far as e. has been de-
morallzed by the calamitOus tragedy. will
al least be forced 10 ind out reasons for
division There may be technical points
IN the trial and the construction Of evi-
dence and law ia the charge Of the court
that reviewed by the Supreme Court. nav
necessitate a retrial. but under the evf-
denCe and the charge Of the lower court
we shall be surprised II the verdict, as
finally rendered, IS not generally ap-
proved Clearly, no murder was COM
mitted. and the only feature that differ
enuates the tragedy from q street fight
IS that the Coopers had not notified Mr.
Carmack that they had reconsidered their
hostile threat
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Senator Tillman says, Roosevelt as
President was a monster failure" Well
well; perhaps not more than 100000 or
So,OO0,0o0 people in this country disagree
with the Senator, not 70 mention a few
millions scattered around and about the
earth
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

A St Louis man complains 20 the
courts that he cannot live with his wife
because she insists on moving every
sixty days. and alternates with exact
precision between ground-hoor and sky
parlor apartments. AL fiat life. Of
course. has its ups and downs. but this
particular couple seems 70 have been
somewhat OVERRIDING both.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

When Gen. Hancock remarked THE
tariff IS a local issue" he was roundIy
hooted and the idea was greeted with a
great guffawing Somehow. nevertheless.
IL does not seem such a wild-eyed or
hilarious idea nowadays. does II?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Dr. James ". Holland. professor OF
toxicoIogy al the Jefferson Medical Col
lege IN Philadelphia, denounces Unquali-
Aedly the use OF benzoate OF soda as a
food preservarive. That old benzoate
business has precious few friends left
IN this world.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Any Tennesseean possessed Of a desire
to refer TO Col Duncan Cooper as "the
diplomat Of the zweibund' or some other
horrible thing of that kind, will probably
take advantage OF his forthcoming ab-
sence in Europe 10 90 H.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Congressman Brantley says he cannot
draw any distinction between Cannon
ism" and "RepUblicanism'- the one
means the other. OF course! Uncle Joe"
is every bit as good as his House
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
A Chemical Question.

/ From the Chicago News.
! What sort Of chemical or political reac-
ton would be produced BY dropping a
lump Of taxed sugar into a cup OF taxed
/ coffee?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

The Rochester Herald thinks Mrs. Hetty
Green viii not make a good. kind mother
in-law. Still. VIC suspect her son-in-Iaw
viii be perfectly willing 70 put up with a
good deal, in view of one other particu-
lar circumstance
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

James J. Corbett says he wishes 10
fight the winner in the Jeffries-Johnson
contest, II IL ever comes on How often
does James J expect US TO laugh at that
old Joke?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Senator Bailey says he does not expect
so much executive fnsolence in the fu-
ture." but adds that he Is not referring
TO Mr.. Roosevelt. however" To whom
does he refer? The mayor Of Timpson,
Tax .
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
A DOUBLE BILL,

a IIUI HIlL UNN'A9s
Last evening az the play
/ saw a double bill
II wasn't operay.
Nor was it vaudeville
A dame before me sat
Twas thus the thing occurred
Who had upon her hat
A queer twO-headed bird.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
MiIIfnerr Note-

Frun the Phnadelpba Pres.
Any girl who has a waste-basket IN a
fair state Of preservation can have a new
spring hat without much cost. A few
flowers and ribbons wiz do the rest.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

The impending revision OF the tariff '"by
Us friends" recalls once more that ex-
quisite definition OF a friendlas "a fellow
who knows all about you and likes you
just the same
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Mr.. Payne's bill Is peculiar" says the
birmingham Age-Herald. But IS Il a
good spring tonic for Uncle Sam2" That
Is the question.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
sure Cure.

From the Cleveland Leader.
For that reacuOnary feeling. take one
OF Speaker Cannon's plumS
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

He shaves himself" says the Atlanta
Constitution. having reference to Mr..
Roosevelt. And on occasions. other peo-
pie
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

when Do Ts- Expect 10 Get Ttf
From the Indianapolis NsEs
We shall get little or no relief from
our tarin burdens and our tarin corrup-
ton Till We get a political party that Is
brave and honest enough II dght TIA
tariR o. the ground OF pTincIpla
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

II is a pleasure TO know the peach crop
has escaped the rigors Of winter and can
hardly be nipped by any sort Of tariff
frost between this and marketing time.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

is surely IN keeping with the times. That
their merit will speedily be demonstrated
to the satisfaction Of all we have no
doubt-none at all.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Georgia school children are Demo-
Gratis, and should not fight each other. q"
says the Columbus EnQuirer-Sun. Ger
tainly they should not. The fighting. IN
all human probability. VIII still be go
ing on when they grow up; then they
may pitch into one another and feel
perfectly IN lire with apparent ideals.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

We should mink our prohibition T. ends
might be able 20 see something Of a peril
TO their cause in this proposed tariff tax
on tea
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

In their ardor TO down Uncle Joe %
whether OF no. the anti-Cannonltes are
apt 10 overdo the thing II they are not
a little more careful than they have been.
Unwarranted abuse oft begets much
sympathy FOR the party assafed.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Somehow, libel suits growing out Of
campaign thunderings rarely stay put.
Occasionally one does, but they are few
and far between
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Among Girl.

She had her photo taken with her
pug dog"
That's the kind OF a foil her style OF
beauty needs
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
An Old SAYING.

"A penny for your thoughts said the
pOstman
What do you mean?" inquired the poet.
There's a cent due on this returned
manuscript"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

The great trouble with number of
Democratic Representatives in respect Of
tariff revision is the necessity Of main
tanning the outward and visible form Of
an inward and spiritual grace that is
not fhara,
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Everything comes to him who waits
except the waiter" says Judge. THIS IS
not the variety OF tip the waiter apprecl-
ates. however.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Not So Rnd.

1t must be annoying 10 have people
continually asking how you got itg"
II is, admitted the man who had be-
come suddenly wealthy: but it's a heap
better than having people lecture you for
being brOte all the time"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
a Mean Fling

What are you coughing about?'
"All the dust flies up my nose"
You ought 10 hire out as a human
vacuum wagon"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

With the Thaw and the Hams cases
in mind New York will have 20 sing
mighty low in the future IN respect OF
mIscarriages Of justice down Dixleway.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

A town named Roosevelt IN Wisconsin
wants its name changed 10 Taft Il
should not be permitted. Such fckleness
is not righteously 10 be encouraged.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
The SOuvenIr Craze.

The Souvenir Craze.
She stole my heart, through nothing more.
IL would appear.
Than desire 20 keep IL for
A souvenir
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23
Ear frnm sfinrr

He's a man OF liberal views"
AS 10 hOw2"
Distributes 'em frely."
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Saturn has eight suns"
Then Saturn must be reasonably sure
Of having a spring. All them suns can't
sulk at once I imagine
The Washington herald., 1909-03-23

Lowly the soul that waits
At the white. celestial gates,
A threshold soul 20 greet
Beloved feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-31
TYPHOID IN THE ARMY.
Medical officers Preparing to Begin
Vaccination Tests.

The army medical officers are prepar-
ing to introduce in the army anti
typhoid vaccination. as recommended by
the board of experts recently summoned
for purposes Of consultation by the sur
geon general Of the army. The vaccine
Is being prepared at the laboratory Of
the surgeon generals Office, and when
sufficient Quantity has been accumulated
II will be sent out to medical officers. who
will. under the supervision OF command
ing officers. instruct the military per
sonnet of the purpose and utility OF the
procedure. Volunteers will be asked for,
and the vaccination at once commenced.
II has been decided not to make this
vaccination compulsory, but It Is hoped
and expected that this precautionary
measure will be appreciated so that the
treatment will be without opposition. This
will probably be the case, since the anti
typhoid opposition will produce !ncon-
venience for not longer than twenty four
hours. being much less serious than vac
cination against smallpox. the effect OF
Steps have ben taken for the estab-
lishment of laboratories of the army
medical department to be located, re-
spectvely. at the Army Medical Museum
In Washington. Fort Leavenworth. the
general hospital at he Preside Of San
Francisco. and Manila These labora
tories are intended FOR the iryastiga; on
of infectious diseases In general, with
special reference to typhoid fever The
army medical officers at military posts
VIII send specimens of blood and other
material representing specia, cases OF
typhoid to the nearest laboratory. where
will be made the necessary cultures and
other procedures to determine tie exact
diagnosis at the earliest possible date
1t Will also be possible to determine the
period of convalesence and establish the
time when the patients may return to
their duties without danger to others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-31
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