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The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
The PHILOSOPHY OF
FIFTEENTH STREET
Charles Cariin Is spending ths
weekend IL AlexEndriz-


Charles Carifn Is spending tns
weekend IL Alexandra
Harry Wolfe IS making qui.s a
reputation As soif player.
Ths markets away OF. Carton
nonoxide went down three points
yesterday.
Whats IN a name? 7 see that q
nan named Glass has come out for
prohibition in Virginia.
One Of our best hrst-uigiltsrs 81
the theztcrs Is Mr.. Isaac Cans. the
dramatic critic for Saks ( Company.
I tel you. Washington Is growing
rapidly. Why. even measles aud
chicken pox are on The increase IN
the District.
Ny family vas going down 70 hear
the Pa6ereHssi concert Tuesday.
but the pianist had his hair cut and
couldn't Play.
Frank Pierce Is swfnIly glad the
snow Is oG the ground. he says
real estate IS mighty hard to sell
When people cant sec Il.
Harry Lay got a new caterer the
otheT cav. ard Tiers has been moth
ing but cold roast turkey at the
Marine Barracks ever since
The John McLesry, q Phusdel-
phia. who e here arranging fer the
Marching Club IS no relation to
Dan O'Loary. the pedestrian
When George Myers really gets
into his stride with his new inYeu-
ton. The sound q exploding auto
mobile tires vii be a thing q The
past.
When man goes II CT a trip
these days re could stop a. bstte.
hotel I he didn't have 70 SPEND 80
blamed much money On souvenir
pos,als-
When the newspaper ne6 50 6owa
70 Hampton Roads 10 welcome the
aect he Hon. Alyah Martin does
everything but zuarzates then
agsinst sea sickness
Col. WTiism Hart IS making e.
tensive Improvements IN his new
house. His chemical laboratory VIII
Be located CT the top floor. where
he can watch the gas lamps flicker
all over town.
always knew nzirimouy vas
catching Poor Harry Littman was
his brothers best man On Sunday.
and on Wednesday announced his
own engagement That's one Of the
reasons women always want a crowd
Of men At weddings.
Ed. T. DToop doesn't believe there
are any more bad times Hes been
Of buyiEg a lot 4 risnoS We shan
have chance 70 see I'd. on horse
back soon. as he has been offered
division 70 command in the fnzuZ1-
RAJ parade. Hes some horsema7. IS
EGdie.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
Needed Type of Leader.

Frem the Philsdeirhia Record.
SenatOr-elect Root has been formally
accepted by the Republican politicians
in New York as the State leader. II IS
good while since they have had any
leader comparable with him In ability
and character. II Is pretty safe 70 say
that he VIII not be a boss. and that his
leadership vii be in the direction OF
clean, honest, and capable government.
and rot in that OF building up a machine
:oT the benefit. pecuniary or otherwise. OF
himself snd his friends. What We need
IS political le2deT1
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
How We Spend to Save

Because it is typical Of the Congress
sional view Of ecsaomy in public expend-
lures. We quote this extract from the
remarks OF Representative Scott on the
agricultural appropriation bin:
In is PREPARATION Of ths pending bin 7or oru-
mittec id net lose sight q the canaitioa n the
natioual revenues. which imposes economy upon the
national expenditures an imperative Obligation;
and 50 wherever It could be done without detr4-
ment 20 the seTTcs the estimates submitted By the
department hare been reducnd the total amount
e this reduction being slzs7a0 On the other
hand. the Committee has not lost sight q the fact
that the Department q Agriculture Is u rey
considerable degree a rersuueT producing department.
That 1t Is in very large degree wealth-creatiuz
department. and that the exercise Of too great
parsim0ny in the apE-7Tra0n for rs support would
Be eztraTssance and not eca1ony: and f. has there
fo-e g7auted Increases IN certain q the bureaus
over the amounts available for the current year in
the ssgregats sm Of a,9sM"
Now it may be that the Department OF
Agriculture needs the whole Of the appro-
priatlon assigned TO it In the bill re-
ported by Chairman Scott, and that It
would be true economy to expend larger
rather than a smaller sum, but the cold
fact Of our national finances is that there
Is not now IN the Treasury, and probably
VIII not be next year. enough money TO
meet the expenditures Of the government
II they were not increased a single dollar.
That being true. the sensible course 10
take IS not to increase any approDria-
tons until there IS money in sight 10 meet
them Economy should be exercised not
merely in cutting down estimstes-a
wholly fictitious econony-but in cutting
down actual appropriations until their
total its the expected revenue. Mr.. Scott
talks as II he were real economist be-
cause he succeeded IN pairing down the
departmental estimates: bu, il should he
noted that the BIZ he brought in con
templates the expenditure Of slm.o 600
more than was expended this year. when
the government IS running behind its in
come s5aaoO8 a day.
Il IS as II a man should say. 81 est
mate that I could consume a dinner cost
ing $; but as have only 81 in my pocket.
1 figure that can assuage my hunger
Tor s. and 50 wiz borrow the other
dollar That VIII be true economy, be-
cause parsimony IN sustaining ny physi-
cal condition would be really extrava-
gance"
Not economy in the ordinary sense. 70
be sure; It IS Congressional fnancierins.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
LOOKING BACKWARD.

fB< a Congressman.1
1 remember. I remember.
The House Of other DAYS.
Before Reform got On the Job
With al her curious ways-
We used to frank our furniture.
Our carriages AID stock.
While nov We cannot frank cur
selves
But some one needs must knock.
I used 70 ride in Pullman cas-
As careless and as free
As any little bird o. spring
On passes free. You see
BIT now IN Fidiag On those cars
I md no sort Of JOY!
Alas. those good old times when I
Was happy as a boz.
I remember. I remember.
The easy snaps 7 had.
When life was one uaendiux SOM
AID nothing made ne SAD.
But in my heart ! feel iust nov
Those GAYS viii CINE no more
AID : an further % from graft
Than e'eT I was before!
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
senator RAYNTER


the Fifty-frst, Fifty-sseond. and Fifty
third Congresses. Before he served his
full term in the Fifty-third Congress he
was elected judge Of the Court Of Appeals
OF Kentucky for an eight-year term. He
was reelected. but in 1905 he resigned 70
accept an election as United States Sen
ator
Senator Paynter IS a member Of the
Committee on District OF Columbia. His
long residence has given him an insight
into the needs Of the wards OF Congress.
Senator Paynter has the size. but his
voice Is as a whisper alongside the stem
torian notes that enanate from his col
league in the House, ollie James
Senator Tillman tells how they treat
the honk-hOuk machines down his way.
When these machines got 10 soaring the
horses OF the farmers and their wives
and daughters out OF the roadways," said
Mr. Tillman. why. Il got so that every
man who started of put his trusty old
shotgun in his buggy. and when one Of
these things came along he Just simply
reached down and held the fellow up
They then got polite and genteel. Il was
no trouble 10 get them to obey the law.
and 20 obey # quickly"
Representative Cook. Of Colorado. has
brought TO light an issue in the last Presi-
dental campaign in Colorado which was
overlooked He says the question OF
Judge Tafts and AR. Bryan's election
was not the issue. and while he az no
tine was a candidate FOR reelection as
member OF Congress. the real issue was
Mr.. Pinchot and Pinchoisn. with the
result that Colorado went Democratic
The KentUckians at the house on the
Hil are much wrought ID ovsr the IN
vasion OF the National Capital. March I.
by the Bradley Special" Il has been a
long tine. II ever before. that a Senator
elect has come to Washington with such
2 fanfare and hurrah as viii Senator
elect Bradley. The Bradley Special" viii
bring loo Bradley rooters all diked out
in the Bradley hat they VIII have
band. ard VIII open headquarters in
Washington. where MIX and honey VIII
be dispensed freely 10 all who enter the
sanctum sanctorum OF the braves. Sena-
tor Bradley vii head the contingent IL
all his glory as Republican Senator from
a Democratic State
Senators and Members Of the House
are getting excited over the coming in
augural ceremonies. The governors and
STATS OF many OF the States VIII be IN
Washington at that tine, and entertain
ments are being planned by the states
men FOX their State executives while IN
the city. Senators Knox. Lodge. and
Bacon, and Representatives Burke.
Young. and Gaines sre planning for a
tremendous crowd al the Capitol cere-
monies
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
RANK PLAGIARISM!

The Delphi qnd-l Journal Hon.
Charles B. Lands, editor, Is caught
red-handed II an act q plagiarism
in It's current issue IN printing as
original an lode to the Rabbit. %
which Is clearly psrsphrsssd from
recent touching lines on the sans
subject By that beloved nature
lover. James B. Elnore. the Bard
4 Alamo. Space fcrbids the print
ihg complete OF the original ard
the plsgiarized versions o. his beau-
tiful ode. but the following stsnzas
furnish the d2nnable proof o. che
charge here made:
Out IL tire little orchard Ios.
Where shines the silver moon.
The rabbit cones. nor fingers not,
But HES sws= 50 soon.
Delphi Journal
Out IN the fragrant BARNARD ut.
Where watch deg bsvs the noon.
The rabbit comes. but fingers not
He scampers CT 50 soon.
Efmore-
An owl up in an apple tree
Cried ont: ''Who-hOo. whs-hooF'
And quick as fash Of lightning,
Then, to the hedges few.
She slipped into her mufv den.
HID from the world around.
Where al the little rabbits then
In Greenland sure abound
Delphi Journal
A sparrow in a cherr- tree
sang ont. "Chit-chit, chit-chit!''
Then ike a dart Of lightning
Into the bushes fit
one safely reached her fuzzy den.
Secure from things around
With al the little b1nnies then
In snug dreams and not found.
Elmore Is the true poet-the Del
phi Journal the artificial imitator
and fakeT.
Knowing Editor lands 70 have
been in his seat n the House and
off the tripo5 The rast fortnight.
The Big Sticz scquits him Of pr
ticiDation IN - guilty knowledge Of
this brazen attempt 70 sratca the
launels from tie hrow Of tie be
loved Bard II Alamo bit It x no
more than our simple duty. As We
see It. 70 flown and Stamn uncn
such an act Of plagiarism whenever
and wherever We detect II. AID We
do IL
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

King Edward is said TO resent refer
ences to his age here Of late. Il was one
Of Edwards royal predecessors on the
throne. We believe. who found that the
sea would not recede a. his command;
even as Edward IS finding that the ap-
preach Of old age win not be denied.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

A Philadelphia girl refused 10 proceed
with the wedding ceremony when her in
tended presented himself at the altar
with a three days growth OF beard on
his face. We DO not blame her. That
sort OF thing starts soon enough after
marriage
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

since 49, Like MS
colleague. Senator
McCreary. he is a
lawyer. When he
reached the age Of
manhood. he was ad-
mitted to the bar.
and four years later
was appointed coun-
~ attorney for
Greenup County. He
was later elected TO
the same Office. AMI
held # for four
years.
In 1852 Mr.. PayRter
began his twice-a-
year visits 20 the
National Capital as
a member Of Con-
gTess, serving as a
RenresenfafiVe in
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

We take little stock in the Idea that 1t
VIII "embarrass' Mr.. Taft TO have the
Crum confirmation held UP until after
March L Il IS hardly probable that he
would lose any precious time disposing OF
that erstwhile pestlferous matter.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

she has been IN this condition Cor . week
or more. We fear the handsome strangers
happening along that way ara inclined 70
be fastidious in their tastes.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Senator Hopkins viii fight 10 the last
ditch" says q headline In the Chicago
Tribune. And ne suspect. moreover. the
Senator thinks he can now see the last
ditch without the aid of field glasses.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
BY YE LOCAL SCRIBE.

Watch your gas fixtures, Carbon
nouoxide IS a dangeroas thing.
James ;. Henry Is cnjoyiuS a
Q5lict little boom for postmaster O.
Washington. but Is not a candidate
AT least not set.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
ArmOred.

In days Of old were knights really so
bold?r
They could well afford 10 be. A man
IN sheet iron could hug a girl without get
ting lacerated by the pins in her waist"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

The only exciting incident in the last
ballot taken for Senator out in Illinois
was the detection OF one OF the four
heretofore stslwart and immovable Billy
Masonites.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

There isn't much profit in water"
says the Terre Haute Tribune. Maybe
there has not been IN the past. but the
future may tell a different story. now
that the entire South has apparently de-
termined to mount the water wagon.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

The foremost figure OF the world stage
to-day IS George n. Cohan." says the
Richmond Times-Dispatch. This simply
shows what pushing, showing disposi-
ton may accomplish for q man.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

The common people need not think.
however. that Mr., Roosevelt has Con-
gress cowed TO the point where IL VIII
forget to forward the usual supply OF
garden seed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Naval circles are somewhat excited as
to whether a single glass of sherry may
affect ones equilibrium. We think Il
depends on the size Of the glass. largely.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
A HTodern Polnnius-

my boy. have nothing 10 leave you
but debts,
Yes. dad"
But be diligent. and no doubt you can
increase your inheritance.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

\ near-poet has addressed an effuslon
10 the governor OF Tennessee. Poor Pat
tersoni We fear governing IN that State
is not what It Is cracked I'D to be.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

They're knocking Binns." says the
New York American. All Jack. thy fate
IS the common fate Of all heroes in this
land Of the free and home Of the brave.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
HALTHFUL PE0EsrRIANIsM

Col. John " Yerkes attributes his
robust health 70 TIE walk he takas
every bright norni1E from his Chevy
Chase home 20 his iaE ofsee IN the
cts.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

The per capita circulation is $S5 at pres
ent- a great many people are apt TO
view this circulation statement with d.
vers and sundry grains of salt. we sus-
pect.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
A Poor Use.

The Ills that mortals apprehend
Prove of a myth.
Use not your brains entirely. friend.
To worry with.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

At the hour OF going to press Nevada
had not ordered its State militia assem-
bled for operations against the japanese.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

II IS going TO relieve the minds OF come
Congressman wonderfully 20 be able to
reflect soon that this country is no longer
wabbling along without an ex-President.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

dency is absurd. We hope nothing more
VIII be heard OF so fantastic a PROPOSE
ton.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
CAPITOL GOSSIP

Senator Thomas H Paynter. from the
Blue Grass State, has been coming 70
Washington as q national legislator. IN
one or the other branch OF Congress.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Lillian Bell says women are never half
as bad as they are painted. Not all OF
them are half as good as they are painted.
perhaps.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

It is a duh day in Nashville when the
American and the Tennessean both fail
TO bring in a verdict in the Cooper case.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
ANp vERY FEw cLoTHEs.

AND VERY FEW CLOTHES.
Tbs pixies prance
When II Is spring,
And gayly dance
In mystic ring.
From hidden hooks they nightly rove
To hold their revels in the grove
But now the gale
Is sharp and chill.
We hear It wall
When ali Is still.
What OF the pixies In the grover
The poor things haven't any stove
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

The Florida Grange crop IS reported
killed. Jealous OF the peach crops per-
nicious activity, doubtless
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
OF stnte Percentage.

FroEn the New YORK VOID
No private corporation ever wrought
havoc IN the nation that was not char
tered for marQue and reprisaI by some
State.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Broughton BTandenburg says he will
appear for trial when he can get together
sufficient money 20 insure himself an
adequate defense Which. means a delay
Of only some seventeen or thirty years.
we suspect
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
The Wireless Can.

Il see some OF the papers now have
their c. Q. D. columns
Their c. Q. D. coiamns?''
Eyes; help wanted
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Behold how tail tariff issues from littl,
peanuts grow.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
ODE TO WILEY.

Cid Borsx. old Berax.
You are the lad for usI
We Ike the war you hit EN- Up:
We Ike y0ssr style u fass.
This benzosie Of soda-
On human kind its rough
50. stand EN- OF. old Bsrax,
fos are The sure rough S1u7,
Y0x POPULL.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Anxious Inquirer-No. indeed. # IS rot
polite 70 invite a guest 70 have a straw
berry" though It is undeniably economi-
cal
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
Signed
(. G. RUNYAN.


The Washington Herald has not. by
innuendo or otherwise, charged z. G.Run-
yan. inspector Of gas and meters. with
being corruptly in the employ" OF the
Washington Gaslight Company, nor has
Il entertained such a thought.
Il did. IN its issue Of Monday. Janu-
uary .. 1913, editoriany call attention to
and comment upon an interview can Il
Eliminating statement" it was termed
which Inspector Runyan gave out some
days previously. minimizing the danger
OF the gas situation IN Washington: and
Il further criticised his Official course. as
disclosed by his testimony before the
House Committee. n falling 10 report
10 the District Commissioners his discov-
cry that the Washington gas supply con-
tained so large a proportion Of dangerous
carbon monoxide. It believed that crit
cism Of him officially was justified by his
Own statements
The fact that the District Commission
ers should have known. bat did not know.
the dangerous quality Of gas furnished
consumers did not. in the opinion OF this
paper. excuse the inspectors failure 10
enIghten them and thus permit the pub
lie 70 be duly warned
But The Washington Herald wishes 10
be entirely just to 8Ir. Runyan. as IL aims
10 be entirely inst and faf- +ou-ar6 eli
and It. therefore. disolaims. since the
issue mas been raised, any intention OF
bringing his integrity into question OF
casting reflection upon the same
IN making this statement. personal to
Mr- Runyan. The Washington Herald ex-
pressly emphasizes the fact that it does
not waive its right. OF modify its concep-
ton Of its duty, to criticise the acts Of
any official. high OF low. whenever such
acts seem TO Il TO deserve criticism.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Let Us hope that short month viii be
pretty.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

4 Chicago burglar stole a supply OF
eggs In preference 10 the family silver a
few nights ago. The Windy City burglar
appears 10 be ever up TO the minute
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
Located.

Where IS Fl poradog
IN the back OF the magazines. When
read Of the money TO be made in Bel
gian hares and squads. grow supercii-
ious with wealth
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
Editor. Are Enterpri.ing.

I hear you own TIE local newspaper"
Yes" admitted the rural grocer, but
can't run It myself III sell cheap for
cash"
i have no cash. but I'll pay a fair
price II you'll take Il out in advertising
And the deal was so contaminated.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06


Is the invasion OF personal liberty
necessary TO the maintenance OF naval
discipline IS a question being asked BY
seine OF the officers now on duty il
Washington who have been. or fancy they
have been. victims OF petty regulations
and subjected 70 needless espionage Il IS
evident that proper discipline should be
maintained n the military service. and
when one enters such he surrenders some
of the privileges OF civil life, and sub
mits himself 10 stricter rules Of conduct
than co men IN private life. but military
authority should not be COMPOUNDED with
military desrotsm. The Navy Depart
ment is not a school for discipline. but
an Office for the administration Of naval
affairs with staff and subordinates CT
carefully trained men. men who have
made their mark IN the service. some Of
them SCARED veterans with their names
written high on the roll OF fame. L IS
only natural that such officers should
resent the Interference OF some little
bureaucrat with his inch measuring rule.
whose quarter deck Is the lobby Of his
Office. and whose idea OF battle IS gained
from the chickering's among his own sub
OrdInstes-
The petty discipline that some q the
veteran officers. men who have received
the thanks OF Congress, and been
decorated for their prowess in battle. have
been subjected 20. would hardly be be-
lieved. ret the history OF the navy Is fun
Of such instances. The ever memorable (
case Of Admiral Meade is an excellent :
Illustration. for. although Il happened way +
back IN Clsveland's second a6-n'nistra- /
ton. under the present conditions Il could +
IS well happen to-day. Admiral Meade 4
then a lieutenant commander. was on /
duty at the Navy Department. when he 4
had the amazing temeritv 70 entertain /
opinions not IN accord with. and not ap- {
proved by. the administration. which 4
opinions. Of course. were privately. not I
publicly. expressed. but they came 10 the 4
ears Of the Secretary. whereuPon Mr.
Meade was called before that worthy. who I
informed him that his privately expressed 4
opinions were lese majestic. that his
daring was about 70 be punished. ard I
that he should be Straightwsy ordered TO
sea Then came Admiral Meade's HIS
tOric answer. an answer that viii live
forever IN the annals OF the navy, that
when it was regarded as a punishment
for an officer to be ordered to sea, he
wanted to sever his connection with the
service.
The four years Of vigorous discipline at
the Naval Academy. long months at sea.
and the smell OF powder IN battle GO not
breed cSwardice IN a man, but they Go
induce q broad way Of looking az things.
and though an officer IS apt to hit back
truly and sGuarely. as did Admiral Meade
when he IS unjustly assailed, he has too
great a contempt fOE small things 70
notice them even though they 90 irritate
and annoy. but these small prosecutions.
as well as the great iniustices. have had
their effect in bringing about the reor-
ganizati0n OF the department now IN
progress
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

And now comes the report that the Gulf
Stream is lost. Get busy. Chief WIIkie.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

An Allentown CPa) female says she IS
under a spell which can only be relieved
Dy the kiss Of . handsome stranger As
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06
Inspecior RunYan.

The following communication, received
at the Office OF this newspaper. explains
itself:
Ohcs Ct the Inspector q Gas and Meters fo- the
District q Columbia
Washington. D. q. Jaa. 2, 1919.
The Washington Herald Company. CITY.
Gentlemen: II Ths Washington Herald Of Men
day. January 3. 1873. there is a cunspicuous Ell
torsl article. which. 81 innuendo. charges ne while
holding pubic Oaco. the duties q which require
me 70 Inspect and report upon the quality Of gas
furnished b the Washington Gasl;ght Company.
with king eouuVtly IN the employ Of that company.
This charge IS absolutely EntH1s and without the
Slightest foundation IN fac
have. therefore 10 request that without dei2y.
and as cons1irlo1sly as you have published this
charge y0u pubfsh rutracti1n Of T.
Very respectable
The Washington herald., 1909-02-06

Read BinEiins Busis to-nOrrou.