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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Carmack's Slayers Freed.

The slayers Of Edward Ward Carmack
are free-the one. to all practical pur-
poses, by the reversal Of the lower courts
finding; the other by the governors par
don.
II may be that Gov. Malcolm Rice Pat
terson has indicated a personal attach
ment and paid an overshadowing politi-
cal debt in relieving Duncan b. Cooper
forever OF legal responsibility for Mr..
Carmacks death Even so, however, it
involved a frightful sacrifice for Ten
nessee; it was a crime against decency.
Justice. and law and order. The COVER
nor may be able 70 justify all Of that
TO his conscience-we trust he may-but
would be decidedly proper that he resign
now and ask leave to forget and be
forgotten. Tennessee ought to be done
with Patterson, and rid Of him politically
for all time.
Gov Patterson has demonstrated the
truthfulness OF the charge that he Is a
sinister influence and devoid Of those
qualities OF manhood that inevitably at
tach 10 great and good men in public
life. He trains TO the finish. apparently,
with the rule or ruin school OF politicians
We find some consolation in the knowl-
edge however. that a jury Of Tennessee
dared to do its duty in the Cooper crisis
1t found both defendants guilty Of murder
Just as # found those Reelfoot lynchers.
who murdered another citizen of Tonnes
see. guilty. These juries came from the
plain people-they came untainted or poll
tics and unmindful Of partisan faction
They looked at the evidence and con-
sidered the law as applied TO that evil
dence. and they rendered just and honest
verdicts. It was the court and the man
higher up that upset the peoples verdlcts.
Let us extend the assurance Of our re-
spect 10 the juries in the Cooper and
Reelfoot cases, however we may be lack
ing In respect for the men who suisse
quently handled and undid those splendid
verdicts
out of these shameful miscarriages OF
justice. some good eventually may come
to Tennessee That thought just now
must be the sheet-anchor Of her peoples
hopes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Defenseless Washington.

The city Of Washington has been pro-
tected from a demoralizlng fright by Rep
resentative Slayden. of Texas. II was a
delivery from a source little expected,
because there was no reason why a
Representative In Congress from a section
Of the country so remote from the Ma
tional Capital should take much interest.
in these troublous political times, in the
peace of mind OF the local population
Perhaps II was not that condition which
influenced Mr.. Slyden so much as the
opportunity Of obtaining strategic ad-
vantage over the minority leader Of Mr..
slaydens own party. Mr.. Champ Clark.
of Missouri.
Mr.. Clark. in the course Of the debate
on the naval appropriation bill, spoke
with considerable feeling regarding the
lack Of progress made on the military
naval establishment in the Hawaiian ISL
ands. and he informed the House. by way
OF emphasizing the enOrmity Of the situ-
alton, that Pearl Harbor, where there is
to be established a mid-Pacihc naval
base. was IN as defenseless a condition as
the city Of Washington Mr.. Clark had
hardly subsided from his disclosure Of our
hopeless and helpless exposure to the
enemy than this colloquy ensued
Mr.. Slayden-Nr. Chairman. few min
utes ago. in the course of this debate.
the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Clark
made a statement that came under the
head Of interesting IL true" He stated
that, in his judgment, or according TO his
information, Pearl Harbor was as de-
fenSeless at the present time as the city
of Washington Now. 1 was under the
impression that the illustration was an
unfortunate one, for 1 believed, and I
thought had reason to believe. that the
city Of Washington was well defended,
and so l Immediately went to the tele-
phone and put myself in communication
with a man who knows about these
things. and / appealed for information TO
a constituent OF the gentleman from Mis-
souri,, the chief of the Coast Artillery. He
told me that I may assure the House and
his member OF Congress that the city of
Washington. so far as an invasion by
water is concerned. Is absolutely in a
state OF perfect defense
Mr.. Clark. OF Missouri-He did not tell
you how. did he?
Mr.. Slayden-Yes: he did
Mr.. Clark. of Missouri-By having il
mined2
Mr.. Slayden-Mines; but also by the ex-
cellent fortihcations on the line of the
Potomac River
Mr.. Clark. of Missouri-Where are the
fortiheationsP
Mr. slayden-About seven miles down
the river. I have visited them fire.
Quently, and I hope the gentleman will
20 down and see them some time. ANY
other defense for the city OF Washington
must come from the mobile army OF the
United States.
1t is surprising to find a leader in Con-
gress who does not know that the Ma
tional Capital possesses coast artillery
defense. He must have contributed by
his vote 20 the appropriations for the for
thcations on the Potomac River. Per-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
President DIa1 at Eighty.

From tho Brooklyn Eagle
The spectacle OF P0rflrio Diaz. who for
a third Of century has been the actual
or the virtual president OF Mexico, tramp
ing through the mountains and killing
jaguars is at least as much Of an inspi-
ration 20 admirers and emulators Of
physical virility as that Of Theodore
Roosevelt killing big game in British East
Africa President Diaz Is eighty years
old. He was the real military hero Of
the fight against Macmillan in 1897
He upset the dummy successor Of Juarez
IN 1875. He has controlled Mexico, with
all the power OF a dictator. since ISL
Santa Anna. the other Grand Old
Man" OF Mexico's national history. lived
10 be eighty-one. and started his last re-
bellion IN 1867. when he was seventy
two years old. We have had men power
ful in politics after reaching a great age
in the United States. Here the pen Is
mightier than the sword. But in Mexico
conditions are different The politician
who Is a power must be able 20 do actual
campaigning. Considering that fact, the
long lie OF Porfirio DIaz may be regarded
as rather remarkable.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

American history contains no more
pleasing romance than that OF the beau
tiful Indian princess Pocahontas. her
womanIy courage, her fidelity TO the
white race, and the dawn Of the light of
civilization which lifted her from savag-
cry to the court Of King James and the
admiration and love of the English
Speaking world The American people
viii ever keep in fond recollection the
memory Of the deeds OF heroism in which
this Indian girl offered her life in the
cause of civilization.
Whether or not the tradition Of the res
cue of the gallant John Smith as he was
about to be slain by her fathers tribe is
true does not in the least diminish the
nobility and the beauty Of this Indian
maid. That she was the power behind
the throne is beyond all doubt, and 10 her
must be given the credit for the influence
that several times saved the absolute ex-
termination OF the English-speaking set
Element which to-day claims the attention
OF the world as the cradle Of the repub-
lie
Pocahontas married John Rolfe on
April Is. 1914. and from this union has de-
seconded many Of the illustriOus Virgin
ians who have full claim to blood more
noble than moiarchical royalty-a blood
that has forced civilization along on
that notable wedding day the American
aborigines and the white men concluded a
peace which was stamped in brass and
proclaimed to whomsoever It might con-
Germ.
The little church in which the ceremony
occurred was trimmed with the sweetest
of April flowers. Pocahontas. the bride.
the daughter OF the old war chief. Pow
hatan. was led to the altar by her aged
uncle. Apachisco, with the consent of her
father and friends. Two Of her brothers
were present. the ritual OF the Church Of
England was read by Rev. Richard Buck,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
4 Fool Bill.

From the Baltimore News
Among the fool bills passed by the leg
islature. we believe the palm should be
given to the one which makes It a crime
punishable by fine Of from $500 10 5000
or imprisonment for not more than a
year, or both fine and Imprisonment. for
anybody to ask a candidate TO support
or TO oppose bill, for passage or enact
ment into a law or ordinance" unless
such matter shall be contained in the
platform OF an organized party.
In other words, It is intended TO fine or
lmprison anybody in Maryland who So
licits the support or the antagonism a
any candidate for Office for aCSfhing
which is not mentioned in a polSIical plat
form
one never knows when the limit OF
idiocy in proposed legislation is reached
1t would be a reflection on the intelligence
Of the governor to intimate that such a
measure will receive his signature.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
How Scott Bore Adversely.

From the London Graphic.
Once when I was staying with Mr. Rus
kin he took delight in showing me his
Scott MSS. He brought down Wood
stock from the shelf, and turning the
leaves over slowly and lovingly. he said
Il think this is the most precious OF
them all Scott was writing this book
when the news Of his ruin came upon
him. He was about here, where I have
opened It. Do you see the beautiful hand
writing? Now look. as I turn over the
pages toward the end. Is the writing
one jot less beautiful? Are there more
erasures than before? That assuredly
shows how a man can ant should bear
adversely"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Quite a Coincidence.

From the New York Sun.
The captain Of a steamer which arrived
on Monday from a voyage in the West
Indies said that on April he found the
sun obscured by a strange and threat
ening haze. which on close examination
proved to be dust apparently Of volcanic
origin. The captain concluded that 1t
was dust from the perniciously active
Mount Etna, blown across the Western
ocean by a mighty and all pervasive wind.
Singularly enough it is now history that
on that day. April 2 a Great One landed
in Italy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

haps the apprehension concerning Pearl
Harbor is justified. although from the
best obtainable information the progress
on the defenses OF that place is quite
satisfactory. II was unfortunate for his
argument, at all events. that Mr.. Clark
should have cited the wrong example, and
II was skillful on the part of Mr.. Slayden
that he was able to quote one of Mr.
Clarks constituents. Gen. Arthur Muir
ray chief Of the Coast Artillery, 70 the
undoing Of the minority leader
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

New Jersey has just passed a law
whereby applicants for marriage licenses
must be sober at the time they are grant
Cd" says the Baltimore Star. The sweet
summer girls will insist. however. that
the applicant be permitted to be intoxi-
Gated with 10y
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
senator La Toilette. "Bmlng.gate.v

From The Baltimore News
On the whole, we do not believe that Senator Ia
Toilette helped HIS in the senate yesterday by
referring TO J. p. Morgan as "a beefy. redfaced
thicknecked financial bully. drunk with wealth and
power When a Senator begins 20 use billinggate
Of that sort, the public IS apt % conclude that he
IS somewhat short on fact and argument.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
FIRST ROMANCE IN AMERICA-April IS.

and the first citizens Of the new America
witnessed the union Of the continents.
Three years before Pocahontas had been
bsptised in Christianity and christened
"Rebecca." Her true name, Matoaka.
given her by her father at birth had
long been lost in the affectionate pet
name Of Pocahontas, meaning Little
Wanton.''
The bridegroom. John Rolfe, was
widower, member OF an ancient family
of Heacham, County Norfolk. England.
a strong man who had been secretary Of
state in the English colony and was high
ly respected. lie took his Indian bride 10
England, where her lovable disposition
won the hearts Of the English people
She was introduced at court by Lord and
Lady Delaware, and her name was on the
lips of English aristocracy.
Pocahontas died at Gravesend, England,
on March %. 1917. and the registry of the
church contains the following:
1911. May >. Rebecca Wolf, wyf OF
Thomas Rolf. gent A Virginia Lady
borne, was buried in the ChauncelI."
one year later. In 1918, the old war chief.
Powhatan. SCARED by many a conflict
between savagery and civilization, went
to his sleep.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Some would-be smart prophets say
that one thing safe 20 predict about
Roosevelt is that he Will act when he
comes home" notes the Cleveland Leader
Well, the colonel is no transformer. He
gets the crowds
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Uncle Sam" recently auctioned OF a
lot Of ''moonshine' whisky in Atlanta.
If that is the sort of fellow Uncle Sam"
is, number OF patriots in the dry belt
may develop into rock-ribbed centraliza-
tionists.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Victim Of Nature Fake.

From the Louisville Globe.
Teacher, does cocoanuts really grow
on trees?"
Why. Of course, Jacob" was the an
swer, Where did you think they grew E"
Why" said he gravely. AZ thought the
monkeys laid EN-"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

An out-of-town reader informs f. P. A,
Of the New York Mail that he thinks
F. p. A. funny in spots only. We har-
Dor a suspicion that F. P. A. may previ-
ously have heard that old story much
nearer home.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Too Expensive.



This cigar tastes like it was made of
cabbage" growls the customer
HUH" replies the clerk. IF you knew
the wholesale price Of cabbage this year,
YOU wouldn't insinuate that it could be
put in a scent cigar"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

The governor or Tennessee may be one
Of those people who have the courage
OF their convictions"-on IS inclined 70
hope so. at least. His pardon Of Duncan b.
Cooper, convicted murderer OF Z. W
Carmack, however, seems more likely 20
have been the act Of a very cheap and
unworthy politician.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
There Are Others.

From the Dallas News
President Taft may think he is having a hard
time. but II the statistics were available # would
probably be developed that ne doesn't have as many
troubles in a month as Gov. Haskell. Of Oklahoma
gets into before breakfast.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Fish for En-.

From the Youksrs Statesman.
Mrs. Farmer-Those ducks have hidden
their nests. I haven't found any eggs in
a long time.
Bobble Farmer-Perhaps they laid EN-
while they was swimmin, mamma,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

No doubt a seat on the Supreme Bench
OF the United States would have its at
fractions for Gov. Hughes Also. a lot
Of New York boodIers and grafters would
like to see him switched off somewhere
from his present Job.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Not n Three-rinE Circus.

From the Baltimore American.
The administration Of President Taft has not been
spectacular. but II has been progressive The only
people II doesn't appeal 10 are those who like a
circus.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

The Kaiser will put the little pot in the
big one in honor Of the coloneTs visit,
while King Edward will hold aloof when
the colonel reaches England. And still
Edward has the reputation Of being the
greatest diplomat in all Europe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE,


n TUBULAR l-nhNAOM.
When people talk about the past,
In father chimes;
Bring up with recollection vast
The good old times.
But fathers comrades grandpa deems
A childish pack.
For grandpa's good old times, it seems,
Date father back.
We might keep going back like this
To Caesars reign.
The good old times supply. l wis,
An endless chain.
They form theme for endless rhymes.
We all prefer
To prate about the good old times
That never were.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

when Henry Clay addressed the
House. says writer. every muscle Of
his face and body worked" All. yes! In
those good old days. Congressman earned
their salariesl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

The Democratic party realizes, perhaps.
without Mr.. Bryan rubbing Il In, that
"Of all sad words OF tongue or pen. the
saddest are these. Tt might have been q"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
surest Thing You Know.

From lsC ;'hi"aCo Evening PostS
Even II London society IS 20 spend SIS 200 O0o
IN entertaining Mr. Roosevelt" VIC should Ike to
wager that it viii get lis moneys worth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

a bride OF last juneau Indiana bride.
too-recently served her husband picked
roses she put up last fall We are not
exactly sure what 1t was. but we imagine
that woman meant TO suggest something
70 that man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
At Least. Hes Consistent.

From the Philadelphia North American
La Toilette says that Wickersham acted ike a
trust hireling in Diminishing the New England rail
road merger suit. But why should Wickcrsham Be-
expected % make an exception in this case?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Mr.. Nicholas Longworth says he is for
Taft through and through" That, we
should say, should ward off insomnia at
the White House
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Hos No Snob.

From the Kansas City star.
And there's no false pride about Mr. Roosevelt
He meets khediVos and kings and empcrurS on
terms q perfect equality.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
A. 4 substitute.

From the Houston Post.
HAS your wife come home yet?'
No; and tell you 1t is mighty lone
some at our house"
Don't you want TO borrow our phono-
graph until she returns7'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Nice little airship journeys may be had
nowadays at only s. per mile Better
arrange for one Of those journeys before
the taXicab system is inaugurated on the
air lines.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Conversational.

The pugilists, they fume and fret
And CAB and balk.
Put up some cash. we say. and let
The money talk
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
CHAT OF THE FORUM.


From the Richmond TimesDispatch.
After all why not take the Ballinger Pinchot in
vestigation 70 a ten-twent'-thirt house? II would
90 well there.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

MY oldest daughter IS frivolous Goes
In for soup kitchens, orphan esylums,
and the like. But my youngest daughter
is OF a more serious turn OF mind
"So?"
Yes that girl is eventually going to
play a frst-class game Of bridge"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
An Editors Boycott.

From the Griffin News.
The fruit growers have quit bringin
the editor any peaches, and so we do no
propose 10 boom the crop by advertising
to every time ice forms this spring.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Put 1t in Message. Governor.

From tho New York World.
All reports agree that the unreportcd speech by
Gov. Hughes at the dinner q the legislative Cor
respondents Association was the most vehement
and forceful attack upon political corruption that
the governor has ever made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
The Big Voice.

From the Kansas City Times
do the people really have voice IN
Our government?
YES. TO them belongs the privilege Of
bowling when they're hit"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

On April Is. 1854. the first regular the
alter was opened in this country in Phila-
delphia. On this date in 1861 President
Lincoln issued his call for $1,000 volun-
teers. The first patent right law was
enacted in the United States I'm 1890. The
battle of Adrianople was fought in 1905.
II is the birthday Of John Lathrop Mot
ley, the historian and diplomat Oslo:
Thomas Porter. the soldier and states
man QSSO; Henry James, the novelist
dSiS); Bliss Carmen. the poet and au-
thor Gs6D, and the deathday Of George
Calvert, Lord Baltimore Q639; Of Nine.
de Maintenon, the famous French beauty
G7l9, and Matthew Arnold, the English
essayist and poet QSSSp-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Looks more or less squally for Uncle
joe" sure enough. Not long ago they
took his steam roller away from him. and
now they are after his automobile.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Private" John Allen viii always be
liable 10 get into similar trouble, OF
course. so long as he persists in the no.
ton that man ought to stay IN every
Jackpot. regardless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

No matter what Il costs the Thaws 10
get Evelyn Thaw 10 Paris and keep her
quiet there, # VIII be cheap at the price.
in the eyes OF the American people. at
least
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Adrian Kuypers. OF Rotterdam. Hol-
land. Dutch exporter. Is at the Raleigh
He is in this country on business, and
speaking Of the Netherlands and RoOSe-
velts tour of Europe, Mr. Kuypers said:
Although I have not yet seen anything
in the public press about Mr.. Roosevelt's
intention OF paying a visit 10 the land OF
his ancestors. I am or the firm opinion
that he will not omit 10 do so. Col.
Roosevelt Is proud Of his Dutch ances-
try, and he has every reason 20 feel
proud OF that fact. for Dutch history
contains page after page or glorihed
deeds in war and commerce. Holland has
produced some Of the greatest men in
the history Of the world, and II is an IN
deniable fact that there is not a more IN
dependent and liberty-loving and prouder
people than the Dutch.
IF Col. Roosevelt should visit the
Netherlands he would receive 4 warm
not compare in luxury and mag1inCence
with that which awaits him in Berlin. but
It would at least be as sincere. II not
more so. The Dutch nation is proud OF
Roosevelt, although We have many char
acters like him in our country. Cour-
ageous, patriotic, honest. ana fear
less; that is the trait Of the Dut,h peo-
pie
I'VE are on the very best Of terms
with Germany. and our Queens cOnso-t
is one Of the most popular men n the
kingdom. He has brought about many
reforms in the country's government and
thereby has proved that he is loyyl 70
the land Of his adoption. Should the
Netherlands ever be In danger OF war
from foreign nation, we naturally ook
to Germany for protection. The German
people are our neighbors and our last
customers, and IL is but natural that ve
should be on terms OF friendship VIII
them"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

The Pullman company win kindly bear
in mind. however, that the idea is: The
upper berth should be lower than the
lower; not the lower higher than the
upper.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15
Nightmare.

From the Buffalo Express
Can you sleep IN a sleeping carr"
Yes; but I always have fearful
dreams. in which the name Of the car is
conspicuous"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

sary concern. Whenever the colonel de-
sires that post, he will reach out and
gather il in on his own account
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-15

Some Congressman have an exaggerated
idea OF their own Importance says the
Des Moines Tribune. Well. yes.