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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
MOI q Privilege. but a Right.

Public Intervention in the affairs OF a pubic
service corporation is neither 10 be resented as
us1-Fation no- permitted q privilege By the cor
porations but or the contrary 10 be accepted as a
duty and exercised as a night b. the government n
the interest Of all the people -Thcodore Roosevelt
II hss message Oh conservation Of natural resources
Heartily approved. and respectfully re-
ferred to Senator Long and other mem
bers of the subcommittee on public
utilities Of the Senate District Committee
for guidance and inspiration in connec-
ton with the bills for the regulation Of
the gas monopoly now before that com
mittee
The people Of the District expect that
the duty to which Mr.. Roosevelt refers
shall not be shirked and that the right
shall be exercised IN the interest Of all
Il is right that has been held too
long in allegiance
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
California Arrogance.

From the Springfield Republican
II the California agitators and marplots
were not so placidly conscious Of having
at their backs navy which they calcu-
late can whip the world, they would IN
doubtedly exhibit more restraint and feel
more concern for the maintenance Of
friendly intercourse with the great power
of the Orient. The truth is that our re-
cent demonstration Of naval strength
has had q bad effect upon them. They
have all the arrogance which sometimes
goes with overwhelming force, combined
with the responsibility which often
characterizes men OF narrow vision. II
is not in the least probable that the
President foressw that any Of our own
citizens would be affected in this manner
when he ordered the feet TO carry the
big stick into the Pacific and demon
strate TO the japanese the extent Of
American naval power. Yet nothing. as
it now seems. could have happened more
perfectly natural than that California
demagogy should have drawn fresh in
spiraJion and courage from the sight OF
American guns pointed toward the set
ting sun
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Pictures of silver.

Prom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Why cannot the more valuable wedding
gifts be photographed and then be dis
played in Photographic form? The photo
graph Of a Swiss watch from Uncle Silas,
Or a pearl locket from Aunt Hannah. or
a silver salad spoon from the McCorkles
would 90 away with q great deal Of
anxiety that is felt by the caretakers
during the time that the more valuable
gifts are being inspected by a crowding
and curious mob Of guests The photo
graph Of a certified check from the
brides godfather would look well, too.
and this is also true Of the photograph of
the plat Of the valuable vacant lot-a
gift from the proud papa Of the bride
on which the bridegroom may decide to
build
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

even a candidate for United States sena-
tor. Mr.. Roots attitude would not win
him many votes at a primary. for in
popular election the voters usually want
to know Just what candidate stands
for. although they may sometimes have
confidence enough in a man TO trust to
his judgment and loyalty. Yet the ten
dency is 10 try TO pin every candidate
down TO some sort Of a platform, and
this results. as Mr. Root says, in a
pliancy that may be Incompatible with
honesty and candor. Mr.. Roots election
has come about in a way that leaves him
absolutely free 10 pursue his own course
and TO give the people OF New York and
the country the benefit Of a judgment IN
trammeled by any pledges 70 bosses, to
the legislature. or TO the people. It was
a most unusual Senatorial election for
these days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
West Point Disclosure Possible.

Senator Dick, Of Ohio, has introduced
a resolution. referred TO the Senate Mill
tary Committee. which. if adopted. will
divulge some information worth reading.
from all accounts The War Department
is called upon TO produce copies OF all re-
ports. Recommendation. and correspond
cree relating in any way 10 hazing which
has occurred at the United States Mill
tary Academy since January 1. 1905. to
gether with all the Official documents
bearing upon the action Of the academic
board in the cases Of those cadets at
West Point who. for any reason, failed
10 meet all the requirements and were
considered as having failed in the semi
annual examination
While the correspondence concerning
hazing may possess a transient interest.
it may vel be imagined that the exhibi-
ton Of reports and letters concerning the
deficient cadets viii be truly Illuminating.
Some weeks ago the academic board at
the Military Academy recommended the
discharge Of several cadets. two Of whom.
members Of the first class with only six
months &c serve before graduation and
appointment as second lieutenant, had
sufficiently misconducted themselves as
70 warrant this termination Of their mill
tary career. In practically all Of these
cases the cadets have been restored 20 the
Military Academy with more or less loss
Of time by way OF punishment, and this
could have been accomplished only by a
revision Of the recommendation from the
academic board The law permits no re
lection Of the recommendations Of that
board. and it would be very interesting
at this time to know by what method
the academic board a West Point
changed its judgment The board must
have been radically wrong in its Origi-
nal conclusions and narrowly escaped
doing grave injustice 70 the cadets most
vitality concerned. or the board has
fagrantly disregarded discipline and re-
stored to the cadet corps some young
men who are not entitled TO this favor.
n either event it would be well for Con-
gress TO know the state Of affairs
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

in the matter Of distributing the Offices.
and he righteously determines 10 pursue
another course. SO far as his adninistra-
ton is concerned
Mr.. Taft has had a great time in the
South-a most enjoyable time. He has
learned much, we think-and he has set
the South thinking in a way that viii
bring happy results Indeed, we feel
that his visit 10 Georgia viii stand out
more wildly as the days go by as one
OF the real, epoch-marking events OF his
life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
VETERAN OF THE SENATE.
Approaching Retirement o. the Hon.
Henry VI. Teller.

frCm The NeW YORK SIN
With the exception OF his nearly three
years Of service as Secretary OF the
Interior in Mr.. Arthur's Cabinet the
Hon. Henry Moore Teller has been a
Senator since 1876 Apart from MS silver
heresy. which he shared with the people
Of his state and which he defended with
a knowledge and skill remote from the
vague and sentimental yammering OF 50
many silver advocates. he has been and
remains substantially a Republican: and
his long experience, his familiarity with
precedents. his clearneSs % intellect. and
practical grasp Of the principles and de-
tails u legislation. especially as il af-
fects the West. have made him one Of
the wiSest and most valuable or Sens-
tors lie IS an elder in that illuStriOus
body. He sat a generation ago with men
Ike Blaine. Morton. Edmunds. morrill,.
Conkling. John sherman Allison In
gals. Simon Cameron Bayard- His term
runs from toward the end Of Grants ad-
ministration 70 the beginning OF Taft's-
He has seen many mutations OF policy
and fame. sudden heroes. and cbscurities
almost as sudden He is OF the class in
which the Senate has never been want
ing; the men OF long heads, Of courage,
OF thoughtfulnesS. Of training IN affairs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Auditorium Project Starts Well

The movement to erect in Washington
a great auditorium 10 meet the needs Of
this nations city has started auspiciously.
It must not fail. In our opinion, it viii
not fail. The city cannot afford to let it
fail
Secretary OF state Root rendered real
service TO Washington in so clearly pre-
senting the urgent necessity Of such a
structure. He rendered a still greater
service in emphasizing the country's in
terest in IL Washington's interest and
the governments interest are INSOFAR
able in this case And there is no doubt.
as Nj Root said. that Congress viii do
its part, once Washington has done Its
part Il is incumbent upon Washington.
therefore. TO do It's part without delay
All honor 10 the public-spirited citizens
who have so substantially given support
10 the project, Tie example set by gen
erous broad-gauged men who listened TO
Mr.. Roots speech in subscribing nearly
10000 before leaving the meeting is
worth much TO the city Il furnishes
convincing proof to Congress that the
District is in earnest; that the project is
surely destined TO materialize.
Now let all citizens cooperate actively
and generously, according 10 their means
and We shall have the auditorium.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
A Sfafue-

Saint-GaUdens statue. 'Nirvana." in
Rock Greek Cemetery, is the subject Of
the following poem by HIdegard Haw-
thorne. which is reprinted by permission
Of its author and the original publishers,
The Gorham Press:
Yes. have lived Pass On,
And trouble ne with questions nevermore;
suffered. / have won
solemn peace. my peace forevernore.
Leave ne in silence here
! have no hope. no care;
] know 10 fear
For ! have borne. but nov 10 longer bear
Deep md soTOw calls ne kin
But ny calm she cannot break
know not good. know lot S1n.
Nor love nor hate can ne awake.
Though I have sought 7 care not now to find.
II I have asked l wait for 10 reply
Ny eyes from too much seeing are grown bind
an not dead, ye; do not need to die,
Pass on-for all is past
Hush silence settles eTsTmore and more
Slezce and night al last
HILDE6ARD kTHoRNE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Hnnniness in Cha.

From the Boston Herald.
IN behalf OF the continuous recognition
Of lotteries in Cuba, Gov. 8Iagoon says no
impecu1i0us Cuban is really happy with
out a lottery ticket that is destined to
draw one Of the big prizes. When the
drawing comes of ard his expectations
are not realized the disappointed investor
consoles himself by buying ticket for
the next one, and so on. Thus is Cuban
happiness perpetuated-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
IN LONDON.

Ladies. form in flying wedges,
Now and then:
Go abroad demanding pledges
From the men
But the men are very skittish,
Every chap.
1t is hard 70 get the British
In a trap.
Thus the ladies az persuading
Always fail,
And the end Of their crusading
Is in jail
But at least they are deserving.
Therefore. LET'S
Give one cheer for the answering
SufragetJes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Underpaid Judges.

From the New York Tribune
The Federal judiciary has long been
undergrad Its just claims should be
recognized in the readjustment of Fed
eral salaries which Is now imminent,
and which is clearly demanded in the
interest Of governmental dignity and
efficiency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

the Naval Acad-
envy. His educa-
ton was varied
and in different in
stitutions - Spring
Hin College, near
Mobile, Ala. Uni
ted States Naval
Academy, Univer-
sity OF Virginia,
State and National
Law School, and
Poughkeepsie- He
served IN the Con-
federste arm y,
reaching the rank
Of lieutenant.
When forty-two
years old Mr.. Nc
Emery was elected
lieutenant govern
or OF Louisiana
and on the death
Of the governor.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Smelling a Rat.

Frurr the New YORK Tribune.
Senator Tillman makes a mOnstrous i'm
putatiol against Federal judges. and then
says; I simply have the suspicion" In
other words, as deity phrased by Mr.. H
Biglow:
I amt a-g0in' 10 try vow patience
b tellin' who done tins Ct that;
I don't make no irsinooati0ns-
] Just let on I smell q rat
But who would have thought of South
Cardinals taking a leaf out Of a Massa-
chusetts book,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
IS OUR NAVY WASTEFUL.
Magazine Writer Thinks II COuld
BE Run for Millions Less.

George Kiboe Turner. IN Mcclure Magazine
The United States navy viii cost Us
S122. eo0.oo0 this year-twice what Il cost TO
run the whole Federal government Just
before the civil war In ten years the
naval appropriation has doubled. IN fif-
teen years II has quadrUpIed. II it keeps
on at this rate for twenty-five years
more. it viii cost as much as the Federal
government does now-S-53.0G 600 year.
But the matter to be considered now Is
the Sl228 O.000. and the fact that third
Of that is wasted. The cry for national
economy is abroad II Congress so de-
sires. here is a chance TO save S40.001o00.
This cannot be proved by exact figures.
for the simple reason that the Navy De
partment books do not furnish the exact
figures that are needed. But It can be
proved Just the same. Here are the
figures for running a fighting navy that is
al least twice as strong for actual war
fare as ours is at the present time. These
figures are liberal: they are taken from
the Navy Departments own estimates;
and they can easily be verified. viii
print them in detail
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR a STRONG
FIGHTING NAVY.
For maintenance and repairs
% Dreadn0ught battle S. coo 90
10 rstclass cruisers and other ships---- 10 90 go
frst-clzss nav yaryiS------.---. 100 Oo0
Remaining shore establishments IS go go
Increase Il nav
Two new DTeadn0ughts ccnpletel-------.- Is 600 go
One frst-class cruiser and other ships l200o 60
Total 900 90
This navy. personnel being equal. could
annihilate ours in a couple Of hours Of
fighting Making every allowance for the
extraordinary expenses Of our navy in
the present year, it can be operated for
SO, 100000 less annually than ours costs at
the present time. Why2 Simply because
the management Of the present naval es-
tabIishment is not military: il IS political
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
On a Higher Plane.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
In the announcement Of his determine
ton to give to the people Of the South
government officials who shall combine
with capacity personal elements pleasing
serve. Mr.. Taft has risen above the
plane Of the politician and approached
that OF the ideal Executive. whose regard
for the future Of the nation. and the
happiness and weIl-being Of its people
outweighs selfish ambition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Seems hut Yesterday.

4 heard a girl say to-day that the
TrIIby craze was before her time She
was grown. too"
What's the answer"
eve are growing old, my boy. We are
growing old"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

From the Detroit Free Press.
san Francisco has had its first snowfall
in ten years. various attempts at white
washing that city being the nearest ap-
proach TO il
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Mr.. Taft insists that ne really does
like p0ssum-thinks Il a fine and truly
appetizing dish On the Quiet-strictly-
this viii make numerous GeOrgians Won
der II Mr. Tafrs winning smile does not
actually run largely TO subtle iattery, on
occasions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
His Iden.

What's the doctor treating you 1or2
For a swollen fortune" answered the
stingy millionaire, as he uttered pain
full check.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Il would be a genuine pleasure TO ac-
cept Mr.. Arthur Capper's kind invita-
tiOn 10 attend the house warming Of
the new home Of the Topeka Daily Capt.
tai on the evening of February .. The
Capital is one Of the good newspapers Of
the country. and its beautiful building
IS entirely worthy OF IL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Moreover. the President doubtless would
not hesitate 10 swim the Potomac 4
half dozen times or so, If there are any
Doubling Thomases among the naval
officers in respect OF that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

A Kentucky feudist has been sen
fenced 10 the penitentiary for life for
killing a man It IS apparent enough that
those feu6ists have been making the mis-
take OF their lives in not pulling OF their
killings in New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

To the Photographers Union: George
Aarcellus Bailey and his wonderful and
highly ornamental alligator vest will be
on exhibit around and about Wonderful
Washington for three days only-three.
Count EN-,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Skating Episode.

i knew it had TO happen"
What had 70 happenZ-
"A skating couple fell through the ice
forty feet out, but rescued themselves by
crawling ashore on the girls Merry Wild
ow hat"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

The more talk Of culture there is
around mans house. the fewer good
things he has 10 eat" says the Nil
waukee Sentinel That IS true. we think:
and largely because the cultured mans
mind doesn't run so much 10 something
10 eat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Why Note

Il hear your street scene IS very real
istic"
Say, We have ta'-en out the side
walls Of the theater an arranged 20 have
the trolley company run their Teguiar
cars across our stage.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Strangers in Washington are hereby in
formed. nevertheless. that the present
slushy condition Of our streets is not
marker to what it has been at other
times and nay be again.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
They Can't Sit.

why these upholstered hooks in the
ballroomz
For ladies' in tube gowns. who do not
care To dance" answered the host
Hang your chaperon here
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Financial Note.
From the New York Pres.

From the New York Pres.
About the only man who could be relied
upon absolutely to pay back borrowed
money would be the one who would never
borrow Il
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
END the Pnrementr Good.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Even though Cannon and Sherman may
not get carriages at the public expense
it is consoiing TO reflect that street car
service in Washington is excellent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Ii suits His Game.

Ffem the PittSburg Gazette-Times.
It is impossible to avoid the suspicion
that Brother Hobson has something TO do
with This anu-Japanese legislation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Mr. LdTey, however. also has his opin-
ion Of his erstwhile colleagues, collect
lively considered.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
often the Case.

/ Ike 20 think OF bOyEOod days,
And think Of how
Much better times IN many ways
I'm having now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Gov. Patterson's veto appears 10 have
been no more fragile than the average
New Years resolution. at all events.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

One Of the old men in the Senate is
Samuel Douglas McEnery. Of Louisiana
Senator McEnery Is one Of the few public
men in the legislative halls who attended
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

The Senate has been a fne ad for Ore
gon land. II Oregon land has not been a
fine ad for the Senate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
Not So Frivolous.

From the Chicago News.
We have more respect for women who
want to vote than we have for men who
try to break into society.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

How viii Roosevelt 90 out Of Officer"
IS still going the rounds OF the press.
Why rot come TO Washington on March
4. and see. We VIII have the show
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Mr. Elihu Root was elected Senator,
New York contemporary. Doubtless
those New Workers even yet fear it is too
good 10 be tine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Yes. Poe drank says the Richmond
Times-Dispatch. But. as some one said
of Homer's nodding. that was not what
made him Poe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Mr. Bryan TO be Senator? We hope 80
Brother Kern. however. would doubtless
advise the Nebrsskan % assume a very
Tm-from-Missour attitude in the mean
time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

4 New Jersey hen lays eggs in an
automobile Speaking az the eternal fit
ness Of things, hOw's that?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
A Careful Wan.

DO you keep a second girI2''
NO; my wife isn't strong enough TO
wait on more than one"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24
And a Home RIM.

From the Ohio State Journal
Bill Taft makes a hit every time he
comes TO the bat in the Southern league.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

THE baseball season is almost here,
says the Columbia State That reminds
Us; Washington is going TO have a pen
ant-winning team next season
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

The President-elect may reflect also
that there never was 'p0ssum crop
shortage. and probably never viii be.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Tennessee now thinks II is fairly well
qualified for the dry-as-a-powder-ho
class.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

And they say it was Mr. Willett's
maiden effort" too, Ny, but it was
rudel
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The inclination Of the country not 70
applaud Mr.. Wiiletts speech seems TO be
unanimous
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Is California seeking 10 pave the way
for a few more Hobson war scares?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

That Texas fine assessed against the
Standard Oil though indirect, seems 10
call fer real money, all right.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-24

Lydia Kamehameha. who. as Queen OF
Hawaii. once rightf1lly held a place as
one Of the reigning sovereigns OF the
world said Sterling J. Nelson, Of Homo
lulu. yesterday. who Is at the Arlington,
is reduced to the pitifuI condition Of
pleader for justice at the hands Of a
mighty nation. too much engrossed in
its own affairs to hear her appeal OF to
give serious attention 10 her case
Indeed" continued the Sandwich
Islands planter. the present tendency in
the United States seems 10 treat the old
woman and her claims against the gov
eminent as a joke. and TO see in the
tenacitv with which she and her few
followers cling TO the fgment Of royalty
merely a subject for ribald laughter
Granted ali that can be said as 20 the
snachronism Of the claim Of the ex-QUeen
10 a right TO rule against the wishes OF
the people OF, Hawaii as 10 the faults Or
the woman herself when she held the
reins. and as 10 the imperative demands
Of modern progress which made her and
her regime an impossibility, her Position
Is one for tears, rather than laughter.
And IL is only right that the American
people should pause 10 ask themselves
whether Liliuokaiani's claim for justice
may not have some Just foundation. and
whether the United States can afford to
ignore her plea"