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The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
IF WE'D ONLY TRY.

If we'd only try to do it we could help some ono
along
Who Is struggling meath burden in the busy.
surgng throng.
II we'd only Try to do It We could speak word Of
cheer.
We could comfort hearts about US when the days
are sad and draar
There are little kindly duties to accomplish every
day
If we'd only Try TO do them as We go upon our way
If we'd only Try to do it we could lift fallen
friend,
And could strengthen him and aid him TO his weary
Journey s end.
If we'd only Try to do it we could sing song Of
hope
To the souls that for the sunlight in the darkened
places grope
We could bring the smiles and laughter to the
gloomy face and sad
II we'd only try to do it We could make somebody
glad.
If we'd only try to do i-just the little we might do
Would relieve some heart Of sorrow. and we would
be happy too
AS We hurry down the busy thoroughfare we look
and see
II might only take minute of our time 70 do the
If we'd only tn to do it-and It's what the suffer
ing need.
If we'd only try to 10 it--eVen though we fan the
test.
We would have the satisfaction that we tried to do
best
We can know We paused moment in the busy
rush 10 try
To bring comfort to Anothcr-thAt we listened to his
CITY.
II we'd only Try to do it. With heart that's frl Of
love.
We may know our act was pleasing in the eyes Of
Him above.
-E. A. Brininstool. in Los Angeles E1nreSs
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
WARNING TO INSURGENTS.
Danger Involved In New and Wild
Philosophy.

From the indianapolis News.
The only lf-goyerning people whom
the world has known are those who
speak the English tongue. who have
been trained under English law, who
have lived under English Institutions.
Yet We are asked 10 turn our backs
on the experience Of a thousand years,
TO abandon the fundamental principles
on which our institutions rest. and all
in order that We may do those things
which the proposers OF the new national
ism think ought 20 be done. There is
nothing that oGght to be done under the
limitations imposed by cur Constitution
and laws.
The idea that an American President.
as steward OF the public welfare. -
should say how much money a man
should have. or decide whether he was
using II properly, or determine whether
he has acquired IL honorably is as pre-
posteroUs as il is dangerous.
II we desire to make our government
soctallstic the way is plain. and It lies
through amendments to the Constitution
We trust that the road will never be
Travelled.
Once again we warn the insurgents
against the danger involved in Identify
ing themselves with this Wild philosophy.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
TRIBUTE TO BALLPLAYER.
Everybody Wants TO See His Inter.
ests Fully Conserved.

From the Portland ,0res.) ETeuing Telegram.
The ballplayer. taking him by and
large, as the sailors say, Is popular
man with the people. and It does not
matter where the people 1--we either.
When he breaks into big company his
career proceeds along lines that smack
more or less OF the heroic. and every
man-Jack OF US who delights to see him
exhibit his skill on the diamond will ap-
plaude any course he may see ft TO
pursue that VIII tend TO better his con-
dltion or enhance his Independence on
the basis Of manliness.
If the players CT the big leagues OF. OF
all the leagues in organized baseball
shall conclude TO get together for the
protection Of what they conceive 10 be
their own interests. The good wishes Of
the ball-patronizing public will go with
that movement. II they can make the
terms and the conditions OF their profess
sional employment 1eem less Ike those
Of peonage than they do at present. the
rest OF us will be glad; trusting, mean
while, that such end may be achieved
without detriment TO the greatest game
that's played.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
PROTECTION DEMOCRATS.
Always Enough OF Them 90 Make
Tariff Reform Difficult.

From the Dallas Morning News.
There was so little reform in the VIII
son act, the only tariff bill the Demo
Gratis have had a chance 10 compose with
in recent years, that President Cleveland
denounced 1t as a measure OF perfdy.
/ The Democratic majority in the Senate
was small, 10 be sure. and always enough
Democrats deserted TO the Republicans
on important divisions to enable them TO
name the rates. The few exceptions con-
stituted about all the reform" that was
put into the bill
And in the making OF the last tariff
the same scenes were re-enacted under
different circumstances. The Republi-
cans had a majority that was nominally
sufficient for all party purposes. But
fourteen or fifteen of them being in an in
surgent mood. Mr.. Aldrich was in fire.
quent need OF Democratic help. He got
it invariably when the need was serious.
Some Democrats voted with him 70 per
cent oftener than they voted against him.
and thus he was able when the question
was the acceptance Of one or two rates.
TO put in the higher.
The fact is that enough disguised and
undisguised protectionist sentiment has
come into thee pepoc attic party 20 make
it necessary for that party to have a
large majority in Congress II we are
ever 10 have a tariff revision that will
also be a substantial tariff reform. In
less IL shall have such a majority as will
allow a detection OF from Is 10 Is per cent
and still leave II in control. there can be
no hope OF a tariff bill that may fairly
be called Democratic. Only an over
whelming majority in Congress could af-
ford us any prospect OF real revenue
only tariff. that is the plain fact. pail
pable 70 all except those blind partisans
who yield credulously TO the bubbles and
specious pleas of tn party orator Being
the fact about the best hope we can have
Of any tariff revision that shall be at the
same time any measure of tariff reform
is in the plan proposed by the President
that is, by taking it up by schedule as
the facts are discovered But even that
plan offers only hope, not an assurance.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Ideas Populistic No Longer.

When a public man of the ealiber of
Elihu Root. recognized everywhere as a
great American. and who first OF all
pointed out to the States or the Union
the tendency toward centralized govern
ment, due 10 their failure 10 meet and ad-
Just problems developed by new economic
and industrial conditions. and who. in
the past ten years. has had a distin-
guished part in national and international
affairs-when a statesman Of such caliber.
in Republican convention Of The Empire
State. gives respectful and not dlsapprov-
ing recognition 10 political propositions
called Populistlc at their inception. one
begins TO appreciate what is going on in
the country.
The initiative and referendum, the re-
call, the election of Senators by popular
vote. and direct nomination-aIl these. as
MIR Root says, are symptoms Of evil
dence that the people feel that our forms
of political organization do not adequate
~ furnish the voters means TO give eff
feet 10 their political will" Therein IS
the explanation of the spread of political
insurgency throughout the land. The
people demand a representative govern
ment, responsive 20 popular Will They
have tardily discovered that the old polit-
icaI system. instead of producing popular
government, has produced government by
political machine. and that relief IS only
10 be had by changing and safeguarding
that system.
The initiative and referendum Is not
a mere theory. nor IS the recall a vision
airy idea. Both are necessary adjuncts
OF the honest primary. and Of demon
strated value in any system OF popular
government.
Elihu Roots words are fraught with
deepest significance. They identify the
issue Of the day IN its full meaning with
a section of the country where It
lacked full Identification before-the con-
sentative East. But RooseveIt's SARATOGA
platform failed signaIly 10 cement the
promise held out for his party by the
alert and progressive Root.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Respecting Ones Business.

From the Pittsburg Sun.
Respect your business. for no man can
say whittier his calling may lead him.
Garfield drove a mule on the canal tow
path and reached the White House An
drew Johnson sewed in a tailor shop and
presided in the Presidents chair with
dignity. Hugh Miller. the Scotch stone
mason. traced for the world Footprints
Of the Creator" in the layers OF rocks.
Abe Lincoln split rails and came 10 be
the emancipation of race Instances
might be multiplied showing that great
ness is commonly born in obscurity; that
1t is the quality Of genius to reveal itself
like a leaven bolt in the firament of
human affairs. Let no father in an hon
orable calling discourage his son from
adopting the same means of livelihood.
AS you value respect for yourself. so be
not wanting in respect for your business.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
The Alaskan Situation.

Recently attention has been directed 70
the vast wealth Of natural resources nos
sessed by Alaska, and It Is pretty well
known now that all that country needs
to become one Of the richest portions of
our territory Is capital and the develop
ment that win come from railroads. Up
TO the present time the only railroads in
Alaska are those constructed by private
capital TO serve absolutely selfish inter
ests
In the current Golfers Mr.. Frederick
II. Chase gives a fine account Of the mar
velous mineral wealth and the agricul-
tural possibilities OF Alaska. and he AYERS
that private interests are seeking TO fasten
their control on this vast wealth and
shut the people out. The key TO the stu
alton lies in railroads for Alaska, and Mr..
Chase expresses the opinion that the Fed
eral government should construct and
operate railroads IN that territory. He
SAYS:
"Alaska's needs are definite. Our gov
eminent should build railroads 10 the
known coal areas IN Alaska, lease the
coal to bona fide operators at a fair row.
atty. and then reserve all future discov-
cries of coal, TO be leased only as orr
coal necessities demand Private owner
ship Of railroads and railroad ownership
OF lands in Alaska will create a monon-
oly that VIII make Standard Oil lool, like
a weakling. and If the Guggenheim fam
lly dominates the smelter situation. its
fortune viii some day outshine that of
King Solomon
Possibly this is true. The proposition for
government ownership and control Of
railroads In Alaska is attractive. There
aas been much talk about government
ownership of railroads within the United
States, and 1t has been deemed Impossible
because of the way politics permeates all
branches OF government endeavor. To trv
ne plan in Alaska might give US an op-
,ortunity to see by actual experience
That government ownership means. But
With proper governmental regulation.
Why ownership?
The wealth Of Alaska is potential: it
san never be eashed until capital be-
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Optimism of High Prices.

One does not have 10 be a profess
sionai optimist 20 see that the recent
increase in prices, that has made the
cost OF even simple living so much higher
than it was a few years ago, is not an
unmitigated evil. a thing that is wholly
without compensation. 1t may be pretty
hard for the individual. especially the
man OF large family whose nose is kept
to the grindstone in an effort TO make
both ends meet. 10 see where the good
comes in. but there is a larger view than
that of the indlvidual-the view that
takes In the nation as a whole
Good has been accomplished-perma
and lasting good Some OF the most
striking economic reforms-reforms that
would never have been thought of under
our late prosperous and rather reckless
prodigality-have been inaugurated It
is to the high prices and the need for
economy that undoubtedly we owe the
crusade that is spreading all over the
country in favor OF honest weights and
measures-the campaign that insists on
an honest loaf OF bread, that each pound
of beef shall weigh sixteen ounces, that
tons Of coal shall really and truly weigh
a ton.
II has been brought home TO the great
bulk of the American people that il is
not alone the trusts or the big corpora
tons that are grafters They have been
made 10 see that graft has permeated
their homes; that cheating had been in
danger Of becoming a national vice. and
that It was unsafe 10 trust TO the public
standard Of honesty. The moral lesson
that has been brought home to all the
people has been an expensive one. but II
it shall teach us all that honesty in bust
ness is necessary to our wealth as na-
ton. then. perhaps, the lesson will have
been worth all It has cost
Economically, too. high prices have
been OF much avail for the very strug-
gle for existence has taught us 10 be
less prodigal, less wasteful. more intelH-
sent III our ways OF living We nave
been made TO learn that. rich as we are.
We cannot afford 10 throw into the waste
tubs food that might feed a family.
though in the old days, before high
prices. that was habit in many Ameri-
can families. From this we have come
to learn OF waste in many other
places-the waste OF energy, the waste
Of the hurry in which so many of
us indulge. In short. ii might seem
that this very era OF high prices. which
we feel so keenly and so scathingly
condemn. VIII serve 20 bring about a
marked change in our social and eco
nonic conditions. Our national extrava-
gance was a byword; We have been
taught the value OF economy. Once we
have learned that lesson, we shall 20 on
as nation 10 economy In government as
well as in the household: shall have
learned. too. to live more sanely and ra-
;ionaly and, free from the evils of this
time. go forward 10 greater good.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Hams Plea for Pardon.

From the indianapolis Star.
The friends Of Capt. Peter c. Hams.
who is in Sing Sing for the murder Of
William f. Annis, are asking for his
pardon on the ground, among other
things. that he sought the only redress
an army officer could take upon the man
who had despoiled his home. This is
curious argument. The same means
Of redress are open to an army officer
that are open TO any man, and it is a
new idea that because he is in the army
man is excusable for breaking the
law. The contrary is in fact true Such
officer is under special obligation 70
obey the law.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Strongest Outside the Bren.twork,

From the San Antonio Express
II has been the misfortune OF the Dem
ocratic party 10 blunder at the most in.
opportune time. It displays wonderful
cohesive force when IL is lighting outside
the breastworks and is apt to go all 10
pieces as soon as It routs the enemy and
Is safely installed on the inside. II ap-
pears 10 have at least a fighting chance
OF coming TO the front this year. an of
year and If il should prove itself worthy
OF the confidence that may be reposed in
IL, it may reap the fruits Of this years
victories two years later. But who can
tell what the party may do II the sym
bolical donkey should be given a chance
10 Craze in the public pasture? Are we
quite sure that Organism. free tradeism,
g-moneyism. and all sorts of Populism
have given way 10 the rule OF the safe
and sane?" II so. there is reason to re-
joice that the best men are coming 10 the
front
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
CannOnism at Saratoga.

From the New York Globe
1t is to be noted that Cannonism was
in control at Saratoga The temporary
chairman, acting the role of speaker
recognized whom he pleased. and none
others: he acted as a committee on rules
and controlled the time and the "delib-
erations" OF the convention; he named
the committees. even 10 the extent Of
overthrowing the long estab lished custom
that the delegates from a Congressional
district should nominate its representa-
tives Speaker Cannon must feel like ad-
dressing a telegram of congratulations to
the temporary chairman. facilitating him
on becoming a Cannonist.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
New York Always Uncertain.

II the Empire State should go Demo
cratic in November. as the result OF Re
publican feudsm. and repeat the history
OF 1852. would it presage a Democratic
victory In State and nation in 1912?
Not necessarily.
Conversely. an and-boss Republican
victory, or, rather. a Roosevelt triumph.
at the polls would not necessarily
presage Republican success in state and
nation in 1872
When one recalls the Stalwart-H Half
breed night of three decades ago. the fact
standing out most conspicuously is that
1t made Grover Cleveland President. HIS
overwhelming defeat OF Folger, due 10
internecine warfare in the Republican
party, a fight 10 the death over the spells
OF once, made him the logical candidate
in the national contest two years later.
aid he Won
But in the average Renaissance of
those memorable days. the fact is largely
lost sight of that New York, only BY the
narrowest margin. remained Democratic
in the Presidential struggle following the
landslide
The tremendous majority given 10
Cleveland in 1852 was reduced 10 the
barest plurality for him in 1854. and upon
this bare plurality the Presidency hinged
Save Tor that Burchard contretemps
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel-the Rum.
Romanism, and Rebellion" eplsode-whieh
cost him thousands OF votes, Blaine IN
doubtedly would have carried the State
and realized his Hfe's ambition to be
President
New Fork's political history shows the
State so constituted that II can reverse
itself radically In brief time, and so. as
We have said. it is unsafe 10 count upon
what happens in November 1910 as con-
elusive evidence OF what is going 10 hap
pen in November, 1912.
There is large independent vote TO be
reekoned with only at the time: never
two years in advance.
Moved. as it may be now. to espouse
Roosevelt in his warfare upon State
bossism. this independent vote may Just
as readily be moved two years hence
10 oppose Roosevelt and crush forever
the strange national doctrines TO which
he is committed
or. moved. as it may be now. to put a
check upon Rooseveltism. as mildly ex-
emplifed at Saratoga, this independent
vote may quite as logically be moved
10 support the Republican party anew.
once it passes under more acceptable
leadership.
That is the Empire States habit politi-
caliy-a habit unbroken. In spite of bosses
and bossism. and which the present re-
markable trend is unlikely 10 affect
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Not the Same.

From London Opinion
Wears Daughter-I suppose the rain
kept you from the funeral last Tuesday
Mrs. Blogg?
Mrs. Blogg-Well. partly. miss: but. 20
speak true. wot with the rheumatic and
dom away with the am and the cake
afterward. funerals amt the Jaunts they
used to be for me!
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Old Guards Waterloo.

From the New York Evening Post.
Gruber VS.. Roosevelt-this was the
high-water mark OF political adroitness,
No wonder that it was a Waterloo for
the old guard. II was. rather. another
battle of Bailen, at which. according
TO Napier, inexperienced men defeated
Practiced generals'-the reason being
that the practieed generals made asses
of themselves.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Something's They DON'T.

Ny wife was at the Office to-day. and
went on an exploring expedition through
my desk These explorers have their
troubles. however
What do you mean?"
I don't think she got enough material
for a lecture.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Now the Sultan of Sulu asserts that
one wife is a-plenty and that he has dis
posed OF the rest as measure of econ
Cmy This still seems to leave him
capable Of explaining how he got rid OF
the surplus without an expensive So
journ at Reno, New. Between disposing
of wives and pearls our visitor seems
fairly on the way 10 he a plutocrat.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
RAPID TIMES.

You arise TO fame, mayhap.
In some way;
And are called a famous chap
For a day.
Then another comes along,
Makes a hit;
Whereupon the tickle throng
Has a fit.
In a trice your cherished fame
Takes its flight,
And the gang forgets your name
Overnight.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

The stand taken by Gen. Funston is a
sane one and viii have the hearty In
dorsement OF many citizens. The uni
form of the United States army is too
meaningful to be desecrated by bell boys
and hotel porters.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Then She Got Mad.

Why did she throw you over?'
Because. when 1 proposed for her
hand, I wrote 10 the board OF directors Of
her fathers company. But It was the
only way ! could get the matter before
the old man"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Utilize Your Cemeteries.

From the Canton Gli) Register.
Economy is the watchword at Rush
Vile. The sexton OF the city cemetery
raised enough oats in the graveyard this
year to keep the fire team in feed for
the entire winter.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

OF course, we are greatly interested IN
what the colonel says and does. but, after
all. it was Walter Johnson who made the
strike-out record.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

comes interested or until railroads make
ingress into the country less OF a task
than IT is at present.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

This party advertises for snappy.
speedy chauffeur"
In that case. stick on a little court
plaster when you apply for the job"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
short on Currency.

From the Detroit Free Press
did she marry the man who rescued
herr"
YES, and now she's discovered that
her life was the only thing he ever
saved"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Galveston makes a poor showing in the
census returns. but keep in mind the
food and remember that she has a COM
mission plan of municipal government
that is the model Of the times.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

President Benjamin Ide Wheeler says
that the public is as crazy about foot
ball as the students. Yes; but the public
does not go 10 the hospital after the game.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Failing TO save the country from the
Republicans, Mr.. Bryan is now deter
mined TO save it from that other evil.
drink
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Princess Mary, OF England Is learning
10 use the typewriter Can it be that
royalty is becoming afraid OF the per-
manence OF its job?
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

That German musician who talks about
the American craze for ragtime music
must have been listening to ancient pho
nograph records.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

A Chicago physician says that pie is
detrimental TO health. And Yet President
Taft has promised TO feed pie 10 the
insurgents
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
A TrnlIRr.

Is your Congressman progressive?"
'Oh. yes. Whenever he sees the people
make move forward. he trots right
along"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Speaker. the tariff is revised down
ward and the colonel quits hurting
the revised Decalogue at the world.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

England should get of here" says
the Egyptian National Congress. But the
colonel told England to stay. SO what's
the use?
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Gov. Stubs says that Kansas is the
brain pan OF the nation, And they keep
things frying out there. too.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
prepnred the Democratic wax

From the New Haven Register.
Roosevelt has prepared the way for a
return Of the Democrats to power the
country over. and only an unexpeced
reverse viii check It
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Familiar Statement.

Autumn leaves are getting sere
And the writer believes
You will see this often ere
Autumn leaves.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
A Confirmed Man.

He has absolutely no soul for beauty"
How now?"
Yesterday, az the ball game pointed
out the resnins belle, and he merely
complained that she obstructed his view
OF second base"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

A Georgia county is Illuminating about
e handsome new almshouse as a sign OF
prosperity incident to Hoke Smiths cleo
ton
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

We visited the Sultan OF Zanzibar"
And how was life In the palaee?"
"Aw, slow. Why he had no pony bal
let"
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Another blow for the workingman.
Russian sabIes are 20 be higher in price
this winter.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30

Billy Lorimer stil hesitates about send
ing his political linen to the laundry.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-30
Fair Exchange.

From the Kansas City Journal,
Flag Of truce excellency."
What do the revolutionists want?"
They would Ike to exchange a couple
Of generals for can Of condensed milk. {"