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know that the White House and the different
Departments had long since been connected
by telephone with the Capitol, and that the
private telegraph system which used to be
operated had been done away with, were still
drawing good salaries as government opera
tors.
This makes good newspaper headlines for
campaign purposes, but it is a very small be-
ginning compared to the total amount that
the taxpayers are forced to pay for just such
useless employment.
There is the Tariff Commission, for in
stance, composed of lot of defeated and
repudiated Senators and Representatives.
drawing about the same salary that they drew
when they were Senators and Representatives
and there is the Monetary Commission, about
which the same remarks are appropriate
These two commissions should have been
two of the first evils to get rid of on the
ground of useless expense. They are simply
we'll feathered nests for crowd of lame
ducls,' and if the 'lame ducks are left alone
they will make their commissions perpetual
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him out by notifying him that the mills in
his district were being closed down because
of his fight in Congress, he defed them by
announcing that the 'free list' bill would
next be passed.
=
The action of the Steel Trust in closing
down the mills in Representative Under
woods district, and throwing three thousand
employees out of work is Characteristic of
what the Trusts will do.
If they are not allowed to rule, absolutely,
then it is their policy to ruin.
When they saw that they could not force
the Chairman Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee to 60 their way, their next step was
to ruin him by throwing three thousand men
out of employment leaving them out of en-
ployment and their families in condition
that will soon force them to cry for bread.
Then the poor people will be told that the
vote of their Congressman is responsible for
their condition.
If in the meantime the condition is blood
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DR.. Wiley's Exoneration.

The entire country will applaud the
exoneration Of DR.. Wiley by President
Taft and will agree with the latter'S
opinion that Dr. Wiley should command
The sympathy OF every one for his ear
nest efforts to maintain the pure food
avs
President Taft's decision happily cor
roborates the position taken by The
Washington Herald when the dispute
irst arose. We then asserted that even
f DR.. Wiley had been guilty of tech
meal and unimportant transgression OF
the law. this fact could not be held TO
outweigh the honest, insistent, and eff
icient service which he had performed
n administering the pure food law and
in protecting the people against impo-
Stion and fraud. The President goes
even further. He holds that DR.. Wiley
is innocent of any violation, and then he
adds the conmendation which the Off
cial's splendid performance of duty
richly deserves.
From one end Of the country to the
other. when DR., Wiley was assailed by a
conspiracy which sought his undoing,
came a protest against his displacement
and testimony to his admirable work
Then followed the investigation by the
committee of the House Of Representa-
tives, with its disclosures adverse to the
administration of the Department of Ag-
riculture. and public opinioA again mani
tested itself in no uncertain tones.
Now, however, DR.. Wiley IS in a posi-
ton where he can continue his efforts
in behalf of the great mass OF the peo-
pie, confident that he has been sustained
by the President, even as he enjoyed
from the beginning the confidence OF
very man and woman in the land
There is some satisfaction in knowing.
200, that the President intimates that
radical action may be taken in the fu,
ture affecting the administration Of the
Department of Agriculture. The ak
should fall upon public officials who
lave been recreant to their trust.
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Federal Judges and State Boards.

The action of the governors, in their
conference at Spring Lake, in naming
4 committee of three to appear before
he United States Supreme Court to op-
pose the decision of Judge Sanborn in
he Minnesota rate case brings to a
focus the questions which were raised
at the time the interstate commerce
law was passed by Congress-
In this case a Federal Judge has en-
iolned State railroad commission.
These organizations exist in many
States for the purpose of regulating
he railroads and fixing the passenger
and freight tariffs If it shall appear,
however. that Federal judges can nullify
the action of State commissions, even
upon questions which concern matters
within State boundaries, the commits
sions might as well disband. Their
function and authority have gone This
is the condition to which the governors
naturally object, and they propose to
carry their contention to the court of
last resort. The briefs which they will
submit will be interesting contributions
to the literature of the rights of the
States and Federal control 1t may be
urged, as it was when the interstate
commerce law was being discussed in
Congress, that transportation is not
commerce in the constitutional sense,
and that, in any event, what happens
within State is not subject to Federal
jurisdiction. The possibilities of the
situation seem far-reaching, for if the
action of the State commission can be
enjolned. cannot the law of State leg
islature be set aside?
The Sanborn decision and the protest
Of the governors demonstrate how in
tricate and how difficult is the whole
subject of rate fixing, and the wisdom
that will be required to adjust these diff
ferences AS has been often pointed
out, there has been a growing tendency
for some years toward Federal super
vision of subjects hitherto held to be-
long only to the States. This tendency has
not come so much from disposition
on the part of Congress to usurp au-
thority as from the demands of the
people. The people, believing they were
suffering under an accumulation Of
Evils the State authorities were, unable
10 relieve, appealed TO the Federal gov
ernment From transportation it has
progressed to supervision of food
products; and now they are asking the
general government to take over, to
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Judge Foote's Remarks.

Editor The Washington Herald:
In your report of the meeting of the
Pennsylvania Club OF Washington. printed
September Il, there is the following state
ment:
Judge Henry NJ. Foote. OF Harrisburg,
the principal speaker. defended the policy
of protection and attributed the high cost
of living to a supply that exceeds the
demand for necessities and the 'rapacity'
Of cold storage warhousemen."
My remarks on that subject were as
follows:
Il am confident that the chief reason
for this concern comes from the increased
cost of living, which, to my mind, is
brought about by two causes entirely
disconnected from the policy Of any poiti-
cal party. one being a greater demand
than supply for the necessaries of life.
and the other being a deliberate purpose,
carried into effect. by certain middlemen
and dealers to corner these commodities
by means of cold storage and other IA
cilities and by secret trade agreements,
conditions which must. TO a great extent,
be dealt with by State legislation"
HENRY NJ FOOTE.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
HELD FOR ROBBERY
ATCURRYRESIDENCE
Alleged Honsebreaker Cap
tured in Georgetown.

Probably no capture accredited to
the Central ONCE detectives recently
will solve more mysterious housebreak-
| ings and robberies than that of Clar-
ence Mckenzie, a nineteen-year-old
negro, who was arrested yesterday aft
ernoon while trying to dispose of prop
erty alleged to have been stolen from
the home of William c. Curry. 1922
Twentieth street northwest, which was
entered Wednesday night.
Mckenzie, according to the police.
is now on probation for forgery which
was computed about a year ago. He
was arrested at that time by Detective
Berman, and convicted Of having
forged the names of several persons
to pay vouchers.
Anxiety TO dispose of his loot direct
ly caused the arrest of the negro. He
entered a store in Georgetown yester-
day afternoon and attempted to sell a
safety razor. Detective Warren en-
tered the place several minutes later
and asked the negro where he had
obtained the razor. The negro's answer
was not satisfactory, and the detective
asked the former to accompany him to
the Third precinct station.
A search Of the negro's home. at 2015
E street northwest, the police say,
brought to light the other property
stolen from the Curry residence.
Although the negro denies that he en-
tered any other house besides the Curry
residence, the police say they are posi-
tive he is the man who robbed several
apartments in the Brighton, in Cali
fornia street. The negros description
tallies with that of the man who was
seen in the apartment house and was
chased away by the janitor.
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United States VS.. England.

1t will be battle royal to-day upor
the links of the Apawamis Golf Club
The honor of the United States is in the
hands of Fred Herreshof. I golfer OF
renown, while Harold H. Hilton, N
England, will endeavor to carry back
with him the championship trophy.
Some years ago Walter J. Travis
went abroad and wrested the champion
ship from Great Britain; and so, if Hill
ton shall win to-day. the account will
be square for the time being. Of course,
every true lover of the sport with
American blood in his veins hopes that
Hilton will be outplayed, but if he is
not, then let his victory be crowned by
generous congratulations.
Let US show our English cousin that
we are good losers, and thus heap Goals
Of fire upon his head
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
A Satisfactory Showing.

Despite the vacation expenditures in
which Washington people have INDUCED
this summer, it is a notable commentary
upon the thrift OF Washingtonians that
during the summer months the savings
banks Of the District have shown an
increase in deposits Although it is es-
timated that Washingtonians spent a
million and quarter dollars in summer
pleasures out of town and in railroad
and steamship fares, those who have
savings accounts. according to the
banks figures, have not drawn upon
them to any extent. During the sum-
mer months these banks increased their
deposits by $56,3587o.
All through the summer months, too.
the market for new homes has continued
steady, particularly the demand for small
dwellings, which illustrates the thrift
of people in another way. The first
week of the end of the season has seen
an unusual strength in this market, and
houses have been sold even before COM
pleted
The summer has been in many re-
spects a very satisfactory one for Wash
lngton. Besides this display of thrift,
there also have been many evidences Of
activity not usual in this city during
the heated term. The Chamber of
Commerce has been nearly as active as
it is during the winter and the commit
tee of one hundred has been busy in
its efforts in behalf of better remuner-
alton for government employees.
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CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
BY A. w. MACY.
THE FINEST TOMB IN THE
WORLD

THE FINEST TOMB IN THE
u WORLD.
The most magnificent mauso-
leum. IN the world is at Agra,
India. 1t was built by En-
peror Shah Jehan in the seven
teenth century, in honor of his
favorite queen. 1t is built en-
tirely of marble and brick, and
is adorned internally with ex-
quisite mosaics of precious
stones. The total cost was more
than s15.0O0,OOO. But with all
its grandeur and magnificence
there is abundant tragedy con-
nected with it's building. Twen-
ty-two thousand men, driven
like slaves. labored for seven
teen years, through tropical
rains and torrid summer heat,
to erect this marvellous tomb.
Hundreds of them perished, but
others took their places. The
cost was so great that the rev.
enues were depleted. and the
people rose in rebellion. The
Emperor's son usurped the
throne. and during the last seven
years of his life the Emperor
looked out upon the splendid
mausoleum from a prison win
dow. He was not allowed to en-
ter it while living. but now his
body rests beneath its dome.
Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
The Columbia Heights Playground.

1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
District Commissioners will include in
their estimates, which are now under
consideration, an appropriation for the
purchase of a playground in the Column
bia Heights section. The admirable
property which has been used by the
children at the corner of Fourteenth
street and Columbia road is to be put
upon the market, but there are other
sites in the same neighborhood still
available 8.
1t is understood, of course, that
neither the Playground Association nor
the District Commissioners have the au-
thority to make purchases of land. This
must be done by Congress. At the
same time, it seems reasonable to be-
lieve that if an appropriation is sug-
gested to Congress and is persistently
and emphatically urged, Congress will
see both the wisdom and the justice of
giving to the Columbia Heights section
the privileges now enjoyed by the people
of West Washington, of the southeast
ern part of the city, and in other To-
calities. The time is not far distant
when the acquisition of property north
of the old Boundary will become Sc
rious matter, not only on account of the
cost, but also because the ground is be-
ing covered with new residences,
Both the members of the Playground
Association and the Commissioners
should cooperate earnestly in the effort
to secure this playground. Delay
means increased expense, with the posi-
bility that before long all the suitable
vacant pieces of property will be i'm
proved.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
PEOPLE LIKE TAFT,
SAYS B. 4. WARNER
Finds Growing Sentiment
for 1912 Candidate.

After a tour Of New York and Pennsyl-
vania. lasting several months, Brainard
II. Warner returned to Washington yes
terday to report that he had everywhere
found a growing sentiment for President
Taft as the Republican candidate for 1912.
II met men of all political and social
stations said he. during my trip. and
can say that without exception they
seemed strongly favorable to the candi-
dacy of the President. Men admire the
President because he has not devoted
himself to the devious ways of politics,
but has been honest and straightforward
in encouraging policies he regarded as
desirable.
Now that the people are becoming
more familiar with his views they feel
more certain than months ago. Less
legislation and more business; less talk
and more work is the general wish
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
VINDICAT|ON FOR
DR.. WILEY BLOW
To OFFICE CABAL
Personnel Board Hard Hit
by Presidents Ruling.
CHIEF CHEMIST PLEASED

Beverly. Mass. Sept. I5.-Just be-
fore starting on his long swing around
the country to look after his fences for
1912 President Taft made public to-day
a memorandum prepared, as he says,
weeks ago, which completely vindicates
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley. chief of the Bu-
reau of Chemistry in the Department ot
Agriculture. from the charges pre-
ferred against that official by a cabal
in Secretary Wilson's department and
severely condemns the persons respon-
sible for the trouble to which the gov
ernments pure food expert has been
subjected tor years. 1t will mean 4
housecleaning in the chemistry bureau.
DIR. WILEY PLEASED.
At his summer home in the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Virginia. Dr. Wiley said
tonight after receiving news of the
Presidents action:
Its a complete vindication for me.
have nothing further to say about it in
view of the fact that have received
no word officially regarding the matter
From Traer. Iowa. wnere Secretary
Wilson was found tonight, came this
expression from that official: Il think
President Taft has considered the so
called DR.. Wiley case carefully. decided
it wisely. and that decision will give
general satisfaction throughout the
country"
In his memorandum President Taft ex-
plains that he would have made the let
ter public sooner had it not been for the
fact that a Congressional committee was
investigating the Department of Agri-
culture. and he was waiting for the re-
suit of that inquiry before announcing
his decision. Although Attorney Gen.
eral Wickersham, to whom had been re-
ferred the report of the departments
personnel board. which recommended
that DR.. Wiley's resignation should be-
asked for, approved this finding against
the chief chemist. there is no word of
reproach of his Attorney General by the
President
Wickersham Exonerated.
Mr.. Taft passes this over with the OBJ
servation that Mr. Wickersham had acted
with less complete data before him than
had been laid before the President. Presi-
dent Taft sternIy intimates that there is
trouble in the Department of Agriculture
which he will have rigidly looked into
and rectified should not the Congressional
investigation make a complete and impair
tial exposure.
The Wiley case arose over the en-
ployment by the Bureau of Chemistry of
DR.. H. H. Rusby. of New York. as phar-
macognocist of the bureau. In effect, Dr.
Wiley, DR.. l. F. Kebler. chief of the drug
laboratory, and DR.. w. D. Bigelow, assiS-
tant chief of the bureau. were charged
with having conspired to pay DR.. Rusby
a salary of sl,6OO a year with the tacit
understanding that he was to do only
enough work to secure this amount. at
the rate of 800 day. This was held to
violate an act of Congress. which limits
to 50 a day. the compensation of scienti-
fc experts. In addition to the recon-
mendation that DR.. Wiley be allowed to
resign, the personnel board held that DR..
Rusby should be dismissed. DR.. kebler
be reduced and that DR.. Bigelow be al
lowed to quit the service. None OF these
are upheld by the Presi-
dent.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
And Pablo knew.

From the New York World
Joseph Jefferson, the actor. asserted
that the origin of the word chestnut
as applied TO a stale story was to be
found in a melodrama entitled The
Broken Sword" by William Dillon, in
which the following bit of dialogue takes
place between Count Xavier and his
servant Pablo:
Count Xavier-Once I entered the for
ests Of Galloway. when suddenly from
the boughs of a cork tree
Pablo-Chestnut, count.
Count-Cork tree.
Pablo-A chestnut. I should know as
well as you, for I have heard you tell
the story twenty-seven times.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16

ment-cast in much the same political
mold as the late Duke of Devonshire.
But though he ultimately gravitated
with his fellow seceders into a Union
ist cabinet, he retained his fixity Of
principle and independence of judgment
to the last. He stood out strenuously
against the tariff reform movement.
and he was one of the few Unionist
peers who had the sense and courage
to oppose the reflections OF the budget
in 1909.
At the same time his high standard
of conduct did not prevent his being a
thorough man of the world. He
shone as a host and enjoyed the friend
ship of the late King Edward. a fact
which alone speaks volumes. For sew
eral years Lord James was the tenant
of Ferne, the late Sir Thomas Groves
place near Shaftsbury. On leaving
Ferne he rented Breamore. Sir Edward
Hulse's place near Salisbury. where he
remained several years, greatly i'm
proving the shooting on the place.
FLANEUR-
Copyright. 1911 by Court Gossip syndicste.J
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16

some extent, road building. Originally
all these were held to be wholly under
the States.
The clash of authority which has been
disclosed between State commissions
and the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion is only one of the many problems
of our complex government. In view
of the fact that we have solved and sur
vived equally difficult problems in the
past, we can readily believe that in the
end this troublesome question will be
adjusted satisfactorily.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16
DAILY HEALTH HINTS.
BY Health Oficer Woodward.

Keeping ones health in the midst
Of our great city is no easy mat
ter. Dangers. strange and unac
countable. assail US on all sides.
Therefore. l issue these simple little
directions, believing they will help
any one who can understand them.
Don't spit 1t spreads disease.
Don't pass 4 stray cat without
swatting it. Stray cats spread dis
ease.
Don't get mixed up in the Wiley
controversy. 1t means sudden and
violent death.
Don't forget to mash flies. Flies
spread disease
Don't drink unboiled milk. Un-
boiled milk spreads disease.
Don't handle dogs; don't kiss;
don't eat impure food. and don't
ask me how to tell what food is
pure and what is impure. II you
eat impure food you'll find it out.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-16

dear young mani Hasn't your edi-
tor explained to you yet that moth
ing Is given out until it has had
a chance to lay around here and
become ripei
Reporter collapses and porter car
ries him out.
Scene V conference Of Commis-
siouers two hours lateH
Commissioner Rudolph-Gentlemen.
think the reporter was q little
prernature. Having consulted with
Won. I agree in week from the
NEXT rainy Monday 10 issue = Joint
statement regarding the time. Mean
while. we win remain noneommit-
tai on the subject
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A CONCERT IN THE TOWN HALL.

Once again a figure sat down at
the instrument. This time he
brought forth exquisite harmony.
Great chords stirred the audience
with strange feeling. They knew
that they were in the presence of a
real crack-a-jack at the piano. John
Porter Lawrence and Prof Fabian
sighed with envy. They knew they
were not in il for a minute. 1T is
Beethoven in the hesh." they said.
Exhibit III-Picture Of Beethoven.
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Judsou. The Commissioner. clad
in army shirt and puttees-among
other things-is looking at a mapl.
Enter reporter.
Reporter tabrptly)-Mr. Commis-
sioner. do you know what time
II isi
Commissioner Judsou-why. yes
at least l think I do.
Reporter-CSn you tell me?
Commissioner Judson-Not now.
Next month, possibly. The time is
not ripe for giving out that In
formation tnst nov.
Reporter tsobbing aloud)--I have
been ordered 10 find out.
Commissioner Judson tpityinglyl-
Find outi Ny poor young mani Ny
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EXEMPT.

When Mary has the measles,
And Annie has the mumps,
With George down with the whoop-
ing cough
And mother in the dumps:
Still, Willie is not sorry;
He says, Some hope I see,
That on next Monday morning
There'll' be no school for me-"
ALLAN DAVIS.