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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-07-22

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for its rich, mellow quality.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-07-22

Married life does not amount to
much until it reaches pa.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-07-22

The ancient watch dog is a member
of the old guard.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1909-07-22
REVENGE.

The Professor-I've been a vege-
tartan all my life; from now on I'll eat
nothing but beef!
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Baron Takahira on Yeesima.

Froza The Consesatioaaliss-
The japanese Ambasse1o-, Baron Taxa
hira, came TO Amherst College last week
to give a memorial address on the life and
work Of one Of Amherst's most influential
sons. Joseph Hardy Neesima- He did full
justice 10 the character OF Neesima from
the japanese as well as from the Ameri-
can point Of view. II was, he said
''typicaliy japanese. only broa5ened in
his views and aspiration as a result OF
his American education. There is no en-
vironment, I am inclined 70 think. any
where else than Japan which could pro-
duce such a character There Is no en-
vironment. ! dare say. anywhere else
than America which could help in devel-
oping such a character" No one will
think the worse OF Baron TakaSira for
claiming most that was best In Neesims
for japanese heredity and environr snt;
and his admission Of Christian faith 20 a
place alongside OF japanese Se.-iLrsi
training Is interesting: 'Ferve1t patriot
that he was, Nessima turned an ardent
Christian believer and exponent OF the
Christiznized Bushido. He was particular
in giving stress 20 what useful s-sen are
to be made for-that Is, for the service
Of the country Of their birth" We have
something TO learn from japanese pa
triotisna. OF which both the speaker and
the theme OF this striking address were
fine examples
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Hnrrors of War

Leigh Mitchell Hodges IN the Philadelphia North
American.
Soften wars horrors In every way they
can be softened- Prate Of the bravery
OF men who march out 10 settle disputes
with the sword OF death. Laud and crown
the ''victors' as you choose. strewinz
their paths with laurel. and their mighty
deeds OF death and destruction with
praise.
Then. when you have carried them
through the crowds that shout and Saze
turn from the lane OF the living and sit
for a while on the field of battle by
night
SIT there and see the specters OF weep
ing mothers come to seek out their fallen
sons; Of sad-eyed women trying to find
where their loving mates are sleeping
the wakeless sleep; Of little children
looking in vain for the face Of a father
AS you sit there, remember that God
has given man the power TO reason in
order thai he might not remain as the
beasts; that God has put love and mercy
into the heart Of man in order that
there might be peace on earth, good
will toward men"
And weave. from the groans Of the
broken-hearted. the greed that brought
them 10 this-the greed for gold and
power and place
The old, old greed that is here to-day
as in ages past and viii be here until
men and women learn 20 control them
selves
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Oversea MalrimonY.

A venerable living ancestor Of woman
prominent in the highest-or perhaps cne
should say the wealthlest-rank of Ameri-
can metropolitan society couples the
statement that ne sees no objection TO a
beautiful woman of the self-styled upper
circles dancing with bare feet for the
sake Of sweet charity with the vehement
declaration that he is bitterly opposed TO
international marriages. He goes so far
as 10 say that he would make such alli-
.ances a capital offense.
The truism. ~Old men for counsel re-
mains mistaken by this individual ex-
travagance OF prejudice against clasping
the bond Of matrimony across the sea
This particular denunciation IS founded
plainly upon a false assumption. The
foreign adventurer who comes TO the land
where opportunity has been most largely
coined into wealth merely with the sordid
purpose of winning an heiress. 10 the end
OF maintaining an inherited title with dig
nifty or Of bolstering the crumbling but
tresses OF a decadent estate. is more fire.
quently the creature Of fiction than the
palpable figure Of reality. II he some
times does appear actually in such a
quest, his errand. Il discovered. Is more
apt to end in ridicule than in success. The
sense Of humor, especially when tinged
with contempt. spoils ali Illusion as to
any knight so utterly devoid OF chiv-
airy. The candid sOciologist cannot treat
him seriously
international balances Of finance never
viii be disturbed by the true love that
laughs at the weltering barrier Of the At
lantiC. The fact OF international romance
has its root IN human nature that over
leaps geographical boundaries, If It be
not impeded by mutually abhorrent eth
nology- That obstacle. Of course. does
not occur in the race that sent its earliest
adventures 10 jamestown and Plymouth.
There Is no more peril in such personal
alliances in the twentieth century than
there was in the seventeenth History
that repeats itself is quite sure TO be
normal. Despite the traditional bitterness
Of family quarrels. oversee ties OF blood
are bonds Of peace
Both commercial intercourse and swift
communication dissipate prejudice and
promote the intelligent appreciation that
IS the basis OF union This girdIe OF
Puck has heightened the craftsmanship
OF Cupid
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
CONSUMER TO BE SHEARED.
Knows Il Il Inevitable and Sees No
Use I'm Worrying.

Editor Tie Washington Heraid.
In Rn editorial you comment upon the
indifference Of the public to proposed
tariff legislation without assigning any
reason Tor #. May it not be due 10 that
idiosyncrasy OF man which makes II i'm
possible 20 arouse his Interest and Rtten-
ton unless some contest is involved which
viii result in gain or loss. victory or
defeat7
The truth seems TO be that the tariff
has already done It's work and cannot
seriously affect the situation one way or
the other. TIE trusts and the CONNER
cial interests row have the power 70
make the price regardless OF the tariff
The competitive system has broken down
and cooperative methods have taken irs
place. The merchant 10 longer adopts
the price-cutting policy and all combine
to make the consumer bear the brunL
He. poor wretch. is afraid TO DO anything
lest the great aggregations OF cupitsl
should use their power 20 rock the
boat" stop the wheels OF progress, and
reduce the mass 10 a state Of suffering
The Democratic and Republican parties
are pTdCLiCdtlS one, ana tle harmony OF
the occasion IS only slightly disturbed by
Intermittent groans and protests from a
few insurgents. the most OF whom have
spent their lives IN building the noun
tain which they az last find out was
predestined TO fall on them. II a pes
thence were 10 take of every Republican
Senator and Representative, leaving the
entire matter in the hands OF the Demo
Gratis. they could not pass a tarihr for
revenue bill because the most OF them are
protectionists in their own districts and
free traders IN the other fellows district
The consumer realizes the fact that he
must be sheared IN any event, and sees
90 use in worrying himself sick about the
method TO be pursued.
We have reached the end of an era. The
remedy is 20 be found In enlsrging the
functions OF the Federal government. so
that II can own the railroads. telegraph
and telephone. and manufacture and sell
in competition with the trusts. Private
competition has broken down; let public
competition begin A. p THOMAS
Lyuchbu-g Va May r.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21

law governing the Incorporation Of such
associations. The associations are re-
quired also to make at least ore report
to the Comptroller annually. The intent
OF these provisions is TO establish su-
pervlsion over building and loan associa-
ucns equivalent 20 that exercised over
national and other banks and trust com
psnies operating within the District, with
such excellent results, both In maintain
ms a high standard Of banking methods
and in creating public confidence in our
local institutions.
A Ike result may be expected from gov
eminent supervision in the case Of the
building and loan associations All OF
them viii be benefited by it, and the pub
lie viii be protected from such imposi-
tions as that disclosed in the Davis
dasco.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
WHY BE WROUGHT UPi
Much Ado About Nothing in COnnec-
tiOn with Mississippi Episode.

From The New fo-k Tublle.
The controversy which has arisen over
the engraving Of the portrait Of jefferson
Davis on the silver tableware OF the
battle ship Mississippi viii probably in
the end be regarded as much ado about
nothing OF. at most. about a very lit
tie matter. It IS easy 70 understand why
many persons in Mississippi desire that
such use shall be made OF the portrait.
and also why many others elsewhere
think that 3: should not be done; but we
cannot see why anybody should get ex-
cited on either side.
II might from some points OF view be
better taste for the 8nssissippians 10
select some other eminent son OF their
State fo= this distinction especially since
Mr. Davis was never governor Of Missis-
slppi nor in any very direct way as
ISOLATED With the navy Stfl II they can
not find in the history Of their State any
other figure whom they deem more
worthy than he that is their affair
At any rate. Mr Davis was for four
years SECRETARY Of War IN United
States Cabinet As for those who think
that because OF his leadership IN the Con
federate secession he should not be thus
honOred or commemorated. they may per
haps profitable consider whether II Is
not really and chiefly a triumph OF union
over secession sentiment for a memorial
OF the srch-secessionist thus 10 bt
brought beneath the flag against which
he fought and into the service OF the
nation which he tried 20 destroy
II Mississippi is thus ready and eager
TO indicate Jefferson Dav.ss pOst-humous
scquiescence in the triumph q the Union.
the Union can probably afford 20 let her
DO So. There VIII be no fear that the
officers Of the Mississippi VIII be inspired
with seceSs!Onist OF dislOysl sentiments
through occasionally seeing the Eneament
OF Jefferson Davis engraved on their
plate. Indeed. We are not sure that
there could be a much better object les
son In loyalty. or. al any rate.
stronger reminder OF the completeness Of
the victory o. the Union than the dis
playing OF the portrait OF the President
OF The shOTt-Iived Confederate States upon
the furnishings OF a United States war
ship.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Protection for Investors.

\ number Of Washington people have
lost money within the past few years
through the operation Of loosely conduct
ed building and loan associations. the
latest instance being TIE failure Of the
concern conducted By the Davis brothers.
apparently as a blind for their investment
schemes. Judging from the assertions Of
the receiver for the Davis institution, il
had no assets Of consequence. nor does
f. seem to have conducted a regular
building and loan association business.
It's title. however. must have deceived
a good many trusting people into the be-
lief that Il was reputable and sub
stsntial concern.
The Davis failure demonstrates the
wisdom and the necessity of an amend
ment TO the District code adopted at the
last session Of Congress, placing all
building and lean associations doing busi-
ness IN the District OF Columbia. whether
organized here or elsewhere. under the
jurisdiction Of the Comptroller Of the
Currency. By this new legislation. the
Comptroller is authorized 70 examine in
TO thescondition OF any building and loan
association. and 10 take possession OF
any association whenever in his judg-
zent it IS Jnsolvent or is violating the
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
The Country Reunited.

President Tafts speeches al Peters
burg have a flavor reminding one strong
" Of Mr.. McKinIey's oratorical efforts
when wooing and winning the South. A
reunited country, a nation at one within
its borders-how often these phrases rose
10 the lips Of the martyred President IN
addressing a Southern e1dience, They
had been heard before from Presidents
Harrison and Cleveland. but in the years
following the Spanish-American war.
when for the first time since the SOS
Northern and Southern men had fought
together under the same flag for a COM
mon cause. they took on a new and
vivid meaning Well. the country Is
certainly reunited by this time. ohGched
IN brotherhood, Il our Presidential ora
tors know anything. and Mr.. Taft has
done no harm in emphasizing the pleas
ant situation
Mr.. Roosevelt, though apt 10 take for
granted the reunited country, was never
tired of linking the valor Of the blue and
the gray. and Of praising the stern quail
lies developed by that great fratricidal
contest Of unhappy memory. But Mr..
Roosevelt was wont TO switch abruptly
from the past 10 the present We are
still fighting. he would tell Us. and the
very same qualities that made the blue
and the gray such splendid soldiers are
those needed in wrestling with the forces
OF national UnTighteousness- His en-
deavor was to rouse the combative eie-
ment IN our human nature. and to direct
II into civic channels, so that IL might
be available for warfare with the evil
elements Of political and Industrial and
commercial life. We miss the fghting
note IN M Taft's pleasing and orotund
periods The civil war is surely over;
perhaps some later strifes are also 10
cease; and the country will be reunited
in every sense.
Mr.. Taft is a man OF peace, difusive
Of emoIlient sentiment and smiling rhet-
oric. He does no harm. We repeat. in
pronouncing this a reunited country. L
IS an undlsputed fact and may be
sweeuy spread before the populace 10 its
unending delectation. These are piping
times Of peace.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
SENATE PERSONALITIES.
Western View OF RoOt-La Toilette
Money Episode.

From the Chicago Rec0rJl-Herzld.
One reads the reports Of the breezy lit
tie personal debate in the Senate-the
debate in which Root 'Iectured" Ia Fol-
lette and others. In which Money rebaked
the lecturer and declared for unlimited
talk. and IN which Bailey and Nelson
banded charges OF irregular conduct
with decidedly mixed emotions.
OF course. Senator Root was entirely
right n deprecating oratory for home
consumption" Of the Irrelevant. hollow,
futile sort, and OF course Senator Money
was wrong in expressing contempt for
business methods" IN tariff legislation
Il is not businesslike to railroad through
tariff schedules IN ignorance Of their
meaning and effect. and that is not what
Root had in mind. On the other hand.
the able New York Senator was need
lessly sweeping in MS defense OF Aldrich
and unsound in taking the position that
the Finance Committee IS not bound 20
furnish information as 70 items that il
had not amended Only a few days ago.
Mr.. Root himself. was almost an in
surgent. and. though he votes with the
committee. he is no orthodox stand
patter.
The real distinction is between discus
sion that Is helpful discussion that elicits
information, and guides 10 rational action.
and discussion that is glitteringly gen
eral and insincere- No Senator should be
lectured for asking for facts concerning
sny rate OF item whatever. Il Is absurd
TO contend that the report OF a committee
is final on any point, and Mr. Root is the
last man in the Upper House 10 think
os surrendering any Senatorial preroga-
tives
The whole trouble arises from the fact
that the revision that IS now taking place
IS not businesslike enough. We have TO
machinery at present 70 insure scientific
revision. as has been said scores Of times
in these columns. The assertions Of In
terested parties are not proof. and figures
often lie through the conscious OF unccn-
sciOUs bias Of those who manipulate
them IN the pending bill for a com
mission Of experts 10 investigate and
report tariff data 20 Congress. the Sen
atOrs who dislike windy oraIOry and the
Senators who view with suspicion the
Aldrich idea OF business revision-addi-
ton. division. and silence-shouId find a
common and safe platform.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Divorce In Illinois.

Frg1 the NASHVILLE American.
An Illinois judge has decided that q
divorced husband Is under obligation 70
support his divorced wife for life. He
holds that while the decree OF divorce
may have been issued any number OF
years ago. that the husbands duty 10
support the wife still exists, and thai
only the death Of one Of the parties. re-
marriage Of the woman, or q stipulated
sum OF money accepted by her In lieu OF
alimony az the time OF obtaining her
divorce. can prevent the divorced wife
from demanding alinony al any time she
feels the need Of such support and the
court feels that her former husband Is
able TO render IL
The divorce may have been obtained
twenty-five or even fifty years ago. but
the divorced husband Is still liable for
ahmony. The woman, OF course, must
have remained single IN the meantime
Her husband may have married again
and become the father Of a dozen chill
dren. but his former wife's rights still
obtain. The decision Is causing many a
divorced man great unessiness IN Illinois
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Foolish DISSEMINATION.

We regret TO hear that automobilists
throughout the country are showing a
marked disposition to employ very thin
chauffeurs in preference 10 the fat va
9leJy. 4 writer in a motor publication
claims to have made a careful survey OF
the situation. and his Investigations have
led him 10 conclude that this constantly
expanding condition comes Of deliberate
design-that it is merely the practical
way Of eliminating just so much unneces-
sary strain on the running gear. the
tires, and so on.
We doubt that there should be any
discrimination at AL in the matter OF
chaufeUrs; and We are certainly con
wnced that If there be discrimination, Il
should not be against the fat ones. We
greatly incline 10 admire the latter. and
'ye think We. reason the thing phnosophic-
ally. a chauffeur is a human being.
despite the efforts OF some members Of
the clan 10 establish a contrary reputa-
ton; and they are generally TO be judged
as TO their fitness along lines eminently
and entirely human That IS Why We
speak a word herein to the gIorification
Of the ones who are able to tip the beam
away up and for q good 30 pounds
What two qualifications stand hrst-as-
suring that two things may stand first
simultaneously chauffeur? Mental
poise-s;eady nerves. on the one hand;
good natUre-non-irriJabiHty. on the 9TH
er. The possession Of these attributes
far Offsets any mere reduction in phys
ical weight that some less blessed
chauffeur might ever SO Justly claim.
Fat men invariably are steady OF nerve
and they abound profusely in good na-
ture- Did you ever see a fat man who
was fdgety, or reckless, or unmindful OF
others2 We doubt that you ever did; at
least. II at al. so few and far between
that they may safely be classed as the
exceptions necessarily Incidental 10
every good, sound rule. Somehow.
nerves protected by warm and generous
layers Of excessive flesh seem 10 wax
stronger and more deliberately respon-
sive TO mental impulse than those that
know only the company OF skin and
bones. The physiological why's Of this We
attempt not to elucidate: but that we
are guilty Of no violence to the truth
and the facts IN saying what We do, we
respectfully submit
From the standpoint of the humble Pc
destrian, we feel sure the abolition Of the
tat chauffeur foreshadows no good The
pOrtly driver is never in such a hurry
TO get somewhere that he will not be
courteous to HIS fellows also headed
somewhere. He always has tIme-and
takes ito travel as a dignihed but hap
py gentleman should. He scorns 10 cut
across lots. or run over people and
things. merely 10 crafty q whim or from
nervous excitement He is mindful Of
the days. perchance. when he himself
was a source OF revenue 70 the shoe
and leather trust and OF the common
herd And it makes him particular. and
gentle. and kind And If he should now
and then, despite his best and most be-
nign endesvor. biH somebody Ealleywest.
he is truly sorry. and he takes it very
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
High Tribute to Dr. TayIOrls Book.

The Law Magazine and Review. estab-
nshed in 1875. and lately edited by Judge
Sir Sherston Baker. Bart, Is the Oldest
and perhaps the leading English quarter
Is review OF Jurisprudence. Its May
number contains 4 fine review OF Mr.
Hannis Taylor's Science Of Jurisprud-
ence, in which DR.. Goudy's attack is
completely ignored The reviewers esti-
mate, which he has sent 70 Mr.. Taylor
with his compliments. thus concludes:
A vGy full list Of authorities Is furnished
together with 4 table of czSes cited IN the
appendix the suthor gives Us the epoch making
tract Of Peiatiah Webster in which Is embodied
the first drzft Of the existing Constitution q the
United States Of America. TO which Is appezded
the notes 70 the republication made at Philadel-
phia, n ISL The leaned author IS 20 be coz
graduated cn-the production of work TIE study
o EhicR-f Es may quote the words Of Dr.. von
4 Mites, Of Leipzis University appeals to the
heart Of every nan"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-21
Our National Thrift.

A fatteTing exhibit Of American thrift
IS made in a report prepared for the saw
Ings bank section Of the American Bank
ers' Association. whence It appears that
the visible savings OF the American peo-
pie amount 10 the stupendoUs sum Of
s.. .456 Al. sSS OF over Sis per capita.
This showing is arrived at by adding 10
the deposits in savings banks and in the
savings department OF other banks the
accommodations Of building and loan asso-
Citations and the assets OF insurance COM
panies, the last two items being regarded
as essentially savings. though they might
be more accurately described as repre-
sendng the investment Of savings. Put
ting together these various items. we get
the following result:
Savings bank deposits $50 - s5
Deposits n savings department of State
banks and trust eompaoiss- I5Ss 10 9I
Deposits II savings DEPARTMENTS q Ia
ti0usl sL52s $50
S@.sz. .gs
Zife insurance couparies assets s 81 O-8
Total So Al 4S6
Enormous as is this total. it by no
means tells the whole story Of American
thrift. There is no way Of estimating the
immense sums invested in homes and
farms. or in stocks and bonds. or in
notes and mortgages, BY people Of mod
crate means. Even the pennies Of school
children represent an item Of S7490l on
deposit at the beginning of this year. and
charitable organizations collect consid-
cradle sums annually in their savings
systems. And Of course there Is an IN
known amount Of actual cash saved up
IN private boards. Altogether, the sta
1istics appear 10 combat the common no
ton that VIC are a thriftlsss people By
comparison with foreigners L Is assert
ed. in fact. in the report We have been
considering. that the figures are without
q parallel in Europe.
Significant as these facts are, not only
OF the wealth-saving but also OF the
wealth-producing capacity Of the coun-
try, they do not necessarily warrant the
conclusion Of the report that our savings
bank and other savings facilities are 50
extensive as 70 render a postal savings
bank system quite unnecessary. Postal
savings banks would serve q class OF
people who. for various reasons. do not
use the existing savings banks. besides
those who are not within reach Of any
soTt Of a bank That there must be a
considerable number OF this latter class
carrying small boards OF cash is the be-
lief Of advocates Of a postal savings sys-
TEN. Our savings banks do. indeed. offer
every icducement for the deposit OF
small sums and the accumulation OF pri-
vate means, but it is altogether probable
that postal savings banks would uncover
a supply of funds that would never reach
the banks in any other way. If this be
true, there Is no good reason for the an
tagonism Of banking interests to the pos
tai savings system. for the latter Is com
Elementary to the former. and by en-
eouraging habits Of thrift. is likely in
the Ions run 10 operate 10 the advantage
Of all savings institutions.