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The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
BRYAN CRITICISES TAFT.
Calls Statehood Veto FolIy-Inh-
deity to Free Government.

From the New OK Sun-
Cincinnati, Aug. 15.-William Jennings
Bryan was here for an hour to-day on
the way to a Chautauqua lecture en-
gagement at Georgetown tonight. In an
interview Mr.. Bryan said:
THE Presidents veto is the height of
folly. The Statehood bill provided that
the people must vote upon the recall at
the first election. 1t left them free to
retain it or cut 1t out. Oregon now has
the recall and any State in the Union
can adopt 1t. s.-
|, "The President wasted energy when he
made such a fuss over a provision which
the people are at liberty to add at any
time, but his veto will serve useful
purpose. 1t shows that the same doc
trine of irresponsible government which
he applied in the Philippines would be
applied by him here IL he had the power.
Opposition to the recall gives a flash
light picture of the Presidents infidelity
to the fundamental principles of free
government.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
federation every kingdom or principality,

federation every kingdom or principally,
no matter how small-and some of them
are ridiculously small-was jealous of
its sovereignty, fearing that the new
Hohenzollern head of the nation might
have designs for their subjection. The
only way out of the difficulty was just
what has been proposed in Congress
this week Every state of the new
union sent commissioners to con-
ference, and the most uniform and eff
cacious civil and criminal code in the
world was the result.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Conditions in Cuba.

When Secretary Stimson recently Wis
tied Cuba he was addressed by the
Havana Post, the only daily American
newspaper in the island. through the
medium of an open letter. The conl-
nlunication is so interesting and withal
carries with it such evident sincerity
of purpose thai il is worthy of consid-
Grafton.
Mr.. Stimson was told, in the first
place. that reports from Cuba received
in the United States are often dis
tcrted Little things are magnifed.
The trivial and uninportant agitation
OF a few men. creating only amusement
or evaporation in Cuba, becomes a
revolution in the press of the United
States A hint of graft in the grant
ing of a concession or the passage OF
a law is expanded until it becomes enor-
nous corruption, threatening the sta
bility of the nations finances, and even
Cvban nationality itself. In. the final
analysis. however, it is shown, accord
ing to the Havana Post, that the cry
OF bribery comes from disgruntled and
disappointed seekers after official favors.
The critics are men with selfish pur-
poses or idle moments. The real busy
man of affairs in Cuba" it is asserted,
whether he be American or not, is
not found among the knockers. He is
too much occupied in attending to his
own or to his principals business"
The freedom of the press in Cuba
allows the publication of any kind of
newspaper, whether it be for personal
advantage or for blackmail Under the
Cuban law a name once registered for
d newspaper remains in perpetuity, and
so many papers have been started that
Can be legally used. These newspapers
which start and die in the same day are
largely irresponsible and do incalculable
harm by wild and injurious assertions.
The fact is, according to the Post. that
Havana is receiving from the public
utility corporations better results at
cheaper rates than could be obtained If
the municipality attempted to render the
same service. AS for the government,
it is said that the Gomez administration,
despite its handicaps and the multiplicity
of its critics, has done more for Cuba
and its development in a few short
years than has been done in some coun-
tries in centuries.
1t is so much the habit to decry
Cuba that it is but justice to call at
tentlon to the words which have been
spoken i'll behalf of the island The
United States is interested in seeing that
the government there is a success-that
capital is invited and protected, and
that the Cuban people demonstrate their
capacity for self-government 1t is
right and proper for an influential and
conservative paper like the Havana Post
to put a quietus. if possible, upon the
false and malicious stories which in
dicate graft and instability Certainly,
If Cuba can work out its own saliva
ton and establish itself among nations,
the duty performed by the United States
in 1858 will have its ample reward.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
PATRICK HENRY AND
SLAVERY.


Patrick Henry. as every school
boy knows. demanded liberty at
the top of his voice. and his
words still ring In our ears.
though his tongue has been ST.
lent for a century. Yet Patrick
Henry owned twenty slaves. and
even at his death did not set
them free, but wiIled them to
his wife. II seems strange that
SO ardent an advocate of freedom
for himself should deny 1t to
others. This question of slavery
bothered a good many of the
Revolutionary leaders. Many of
them were Shareholders, and,
while they believed in liberty. to
have freed their own slaves
would have been to throw away
a large part of their fortunes.
Possibly some of our latter-day
patriots would hesitate under
similar circumstances. To his
credit be IL said that Patrick
Henry appreciated his inconsis-
tency. writing Of slavery, he
said: Il believe a time will come
when an opportunity will be Of
fered to abolish this lamentable
evil / am drawn along
by ye general inconvenience of
living without them. I will not,
/ can not, justify It." In his will
he directed that in case his wife
married again she should have
no more of his estate than she
could get by law. She did marry
again. without waiting very long;
SO perhaps he might as we'll have
freed his slaves, after all.
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. Bowles)
To-morrow-@Why Hlinoisans
Are Called Suckers"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
SHERMAN GIVES MEDAL.
Vice President Commends stereo
xx.ar At the u

Vice President Commends stereo-
typer at the G. p. O.
In recognition of his efforts in better
ing the condition of the stereotypers
throughout the world, Vice President
Sherman yesterday afternoon presented
to Arthur ]. WILLIAMS. assistant foreman
of the Government Printing Office stere-
otyping division, handsome gold
medal personally donated by Public
Printer Donnelly. The presentation.
which was held on the seventh floor OF
the printing office. was witnessed by
hundreds OF employees.
In presenting the medal Mr.. Sherman
said that any man who benefits mankind
and adds comfort to his being makes life
worth living and SO deserves recognition.
For this reason Mr.. Williams is singled
out from among his fellow-men," he said,
land is publicly told that he has made
a greater innovation than any person
employed in this department of the gov
ernment."
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

And the tinker statesmen in forum and in hail. are telling
us our safety depends the recall If any Office to
monkey should begin, simply rise and
The dump him. and put another in And we, the
recall sovereign people, in whom all virtue hes
shall hold the seat of judgment deciding what
wise. Should any dspease or shr our pile OF ga
veil his trail and scalp hnour weapon the recall Ii one
independent and ses advice well upon the wapath
and put him Just went to Lincoln to threaten
plead and rant and this their anbono get the goat OF
Grant e drinksr pilgrim shouted and so hishead should
falp ale sn,okesp another thundeed the recall Said
Lincoln sad and sober 'Iye heard that bit Of wish
the other soldiers would drink Grants kind of booze Herein
lies moral Of use and all when noisy tinker statesmen
insist on the recall - WAR Mason.
tccrynshs h Matthew
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
PAY FOR ELECTRICITY.
Tests of Government Lamps Have
Been Completed.

been So"Phu'
Alonzo Tweedale, District auditor, an
nounced yesterday that vouchers are be-
ing made out for payment to the Poto-
mac Electric Power Company of bills
dating from last October to the present
time for the consumption of electricity by
the government arc lamps in the city
No payments have been made the cleo
trio power company since October be-
cause of doubt expressed by officials OF
the Office that the candlepower of gov
ernment arc lamps in the city were meet
ing requirements. Tests Of the lamps
were started and payments indefinitely
suspended until the result Of the investi-
CATION became known. The tests are now
completed and the matter settled, so
payment will be made Immediately.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
PYTHIANS ON EXCURSION.
Proceeds to Take Prize Company
to Texas Convention.

More than 1000 Pythians and their
friends celebrated Pythian Day yesterday
at Marshall Hall. The excursion was
given under tho auspices of Washington
Company, No. /, Uniform Rank. knights
of Pythias.
Prizes were awarded in the contests as
follows: First prize, $40, Theodore Wise,
S7 Twenty-seventh street northwest;
second prize, $50, Miss +. Maddox, Cos
Florence street northeast: third prize, $50.
Grover E. Payne, 1850 Wisconsin avenue
northwest: fourth prize. so. ]. F. Case
beer. S2f Fourth street southeast, and
fifth prize, suit of clothes. won by John
Bayley, Manchester wharf.
The proceeds of the excursion will go
to defray the expenses of Washington
Company, No. 1, when they go to Fort
Worth, Tex, next year to compete for
the $500 prize at the biennial encamp-
ment and Grand Lodge session.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
COMPROMISE ON STATEHOOD.
Movement Started to Have Both
Sides Make Concessions.

movement was started yesterday
looking to a compromise resolution ad-
mitting Arizona and New Mexico to
Statehood. The compromise bill. as now
contemplated, will admit Arizona upon
condition that the recall of judges Is ex-
cluded and will modify the constitution
of New Mexico to make that instrument
easier to amend. This latter is a conces-
sion to the Democratic members of the
House and as a consideration for their
giving up the recall of judges. The mat
ter will be laid before President Taft.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
UNIFORM DIVORCE LAWS.
Bill introduced in House by sher
pard, of Texas.

A resolution authorizing the President
to summon the governors Of the various
States to a conference in Washington
on the subject of uniform divorce and
marriage laws was introduced in the
House yesterday by Representative Shep-
pard.
The Texas Representative believes that
the President can bring about unanimity
among the States on these subjects. and
therefore proposes that uniform laws be
drafted at a conference at the Nation's s
Capital which shall be recommended to
the legislatures of the various States.
One hundred thousand dollars Is appro-
priated in the resolution for the expense
of the conference and the transporta-
ton of the governors to and from Wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

The New York police captain in charge
of the Brooklyn Bridge deserves great
credit He has arranged that during
the morning and evening crush hours
women and children receive precedence
and get seats first. The men are ad-
mitted later. That official is the right
sort. He ought to b. mentioned for a
Carnegie medal
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
HERDIC BILL IS PASSED.
Senate Seeks to Have Improvement
in Conditions.

The Senate, on motion of Senator OIL
yer, of Pennsylvania, yesterday passed
the so-caIled herdic bill, which gives
the District Commissioners authority to
impose regulations on the Metropolitan
Coach Company, which will insure an
Improvement in its system. The meas
ure was devised with a view to increas-
ing the number of vehicles operated by
the coach company and to require the
company to maintain them In slightly
and sanitary condition. The bills pro-
yides certain fines for disobedience of
the Commissioners requirements and for
a continued infractions the surrender OF
the franchise of the coach company.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Loeb. 100000 office.

From the New York American.
Collector Loeb's Office is being dec
grated at cost of $4,000. Elmer Ellis
worth Garnsey,' the artist, whose dec
orations adorn the walls of the Library
of Congress. the Capitol at Washington,
and many New York homes, has been
retained to execute the mural paintings.
Each pane! will depict scene in one Of
the ancient or modern ports OF the
world
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Stephenson Committee Named.

Senator Dillingham;. chairman of the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
yesterday announced the following SUBJ
committee to conduct the Investigation
into the charges of corruption in the cleo
ton OF Senator Isaac Stephenson: Sena-
tor Hepburn, of Idaho. chairman. and
Senator's Sutherland. of Utah. and Brad
ley. of Kentucky, Republicans. and
Paynter. of Kentucky. and Pomerene, OF
Ohio Democrats.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
why they wonder.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Somehow the average Chicago voter
cannot rid himself Of the impression that
there is something weird and uncanny
concealed in the mechanism Of the pur-
chase whereby the cost Of 1.ooo voting
machines of more or less experimental
character was saddled upon him.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
WIN study Industrial Conditions.

Representative Martin w. Lttleton's
bill providing for the creation Of an in
dustpial and corporate commission, 70
study Industrial and commercial condi-
tions with a view to recommending to
Congress the enactment of a new anti
trust law will be introduced in the House
to-day. The Littleton bin will provide
for commission of fifteen members, five
Senator'S, five Representatives. and five
persons. not members of Congress. to be
appointed by the President"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Grocer. TIN Tapped for $40.

The cash drawer in the grocery store
OF John Catlin, 1742 e street northwest.
was tapped last night for $40 while the
proprietor was few feet away from his
golfers. Catlin suspects negro, about
twenty-five years old. who rode up to
the store on a bicycle and spent few
minutes leaning against the counter near
the money box.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
FALSE REPORT PUBLISHED.
knights of Columbus Not, Ready tn
Probe Sea ndal

George r. Repetti, grand knight of
Washington Council, knights Of Column
bus. last night emphatically denied the
authenticity of the statements which ap-
peared In a morning paper yesterday
about a meeting of the council. af-
fecting the Dr. Emil Scharf and Repre-
sentative Ben johnson controversy.
THE national board of the knights of
Columbus" said Grand knight Repetti,
considered this matter of such i'm
portance that they took it up some weeks
ago and Washington Council did not take
any action, as reported, and will not take
any until the findings of the national
board are made known. The board will
not meet until October, and the place
has not yet been determined"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
washineton slan Killed.

u c. colvin = tailor, living At i7ss
Pennsyivania avenue northwest, left for
Norfolk last night In rssponse to = tele-
gram which said his brother. Thomas Z.
Colvin. an ironworker. had been fatally
injured BY falling from the new uniou
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Church Hold. barbecue.

More than 200 persons attended the
barbecue and dance given by Our Lady
Of Victory Church. New Cut and Con-
duit roads. yesterday afternoon. The
features OF the afternoon were baseball
game. played on an improvised diamond.
ana the potato and sack races. The en-
tertainment was concluded with dance.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

Anyway, why should We worry as
to what particular Thursday is deslg-
mated for Thanksgiving Day. as long as
there will be plenty Of turkey and fix
ms for all?
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Mans Good Fortune.

From the Cincinnati rimcsstar.
A former Covinston woman who is an
ardent suRrasist. says imam Is getting
just what he deserves Wen. some Of
'em got mighty fine women Tor their
wives. you'll admit.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
would Rather BE President

From the Albany Journal
The old-fashioned man who would
rather be right than be President has
been superseded by several men who
would rather be President than any
thing else In the wide world.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

The court at Rheims has acquitted the
leaders in the champagne riots. The
blame was rightly put on too much
champagne.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

1t is now two full days since Leconte
was elected President of Haiti. From
latest accounts he is still in the chair.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

We would give something pretty to
know just what Togo is going to tell his
Mikado about America when he gets
home
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Fisures ef speecA.

From the ssit LAks Herald
That the pen u mightier than the
sword u amply proven IN the recent
purchases o. an old book Cor $4,000 aud
ne saher = Nepolsoa foe -
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

Heed the last vacation call and pack
your grip August is waning. and -ou
need the elixir of fresh air.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
NATIONAL BOOSTERS GO.
Have Big Time Seeing Sights and
Praise City Loudly.

Pleased with their visit to the National
Capital and warm in their praise Of the
hospitality shown them here, the Ma
tional Union boosters left yesterday noon
for Baltimore, from where they will go
to Norfolk and to Old Point Comfort.
The delegation was much disappointed
at not seeing the President. who was too
busy in the morning to receive them
Word was sent them from the White
House that an audience could be had at
2:3o, but this was too late. The entire
morning yesterday was spent sightseeing.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Mrs. owen Due Here To-morrow.

Mrs. Lettie owen, who was arrested
at Las Animas. Colo. several days ago.
at the request of the Washington po-
lice, who hold q warrant against her
on a charge OF abducting Marion Har-
ris, fifteen years of age. started back
to this city yesterday morning In
charge OF United States Marshal Clarke.
They will arrive here tomorrow at
$40 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

Congressman Lafferty will never do it
again. Maybe his constituents won't,
either.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Gees % Atsena Fsnerel.

Secretary OF war stimsou has sone 70
New Haven. Conn. 10 attsnd the funeraI
Idf his mother-in-laW.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

What We need mostly, it would seem,
is protection against the manufacturers
of panics.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
DEMOCRATS HOLD
Up ADJOURNMENT

Continued from Page One.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

The cable is strangely silent on the
Morocco situation these days.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
AT DINGLEY DELL.

left the train at Dingley Dell
Amid the twilight gloom
And went into the big hotel
And asked to see q room.
The landlord showed me to a tomb
And rubbed his stomach sleek
And said: This is a pretty room
At eighty bones a week"
He showed me to another cell
And said he might contrive
To rent this pride of Dingley Dell
For only eighty-fve.
He had some other rooms on tap
Beneath or overhead,
But 1 restrained that landlord chap
And unto him I said:
Just let me stay here overnight
And you may keep my trunks
And any other stuff in sight.
Also my fifty plunks."
Uncle Pennywise Says;
Marriage is a lottery. but better let a
girl select her own ticket.
A Suitable Name.
why do you call your country place
The BalkansT"
'Oh, 1t gives me nothing but trouble"
Driven to 1t.
You never used to watch the clock
like this" remarked the boss.
I'm committing this summer" ex-
planned the head clerk.
Opinions Differ.
. The goldenrod begins to bloom
The folks are not agreed.
1t is a lovely flower with some;
With others, it's a weed.
A Country Town.
ANY chance for a nerve specialist in
this town.
Il don't think so, doc. More chance
for a green apple specialist around here"
Usually the Case.
How was the grub at the pfcnic?"
"Oh, fine. Elaborate to the last de-
gree. Everything you didn't want
Nearly Always.
And will you love me always?''
with just an occasional intermission,"
explained the girl. / have promised to
be engaged to another fellow when 1 go
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17

why do you call your country place
The Balkans%"
"Oh, 1t gives me nothing but trouble" D."
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Driven tn IT.

You never used to watch the clock
like this remarked the boss.
I'm committing this summer" ex-
planned the head clerk.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Uncle Pennywise Says;
A Suitable Name.

Marriage is a lottery. but better let a
girl select her own ticket.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
A Country Town.

ANY chance for a nerve specialist in
this town.
Il don't think so, doc. More chance
for a green apple specialist around here"
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Opinions Differ.

The goldenrod begins to bloom
The folks are not agreed.
1t is a lovely flower with some;
With others, it's a weed.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Usually the Case.

How was the grub at the picnic?"
''Oh, fine. Elaborate to the last de-
gree. Everything you didn't want
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Get Free List BiIl Report.

The Senate received the conference re-
port on the free list bill yesterday and
promptly voted to insist upon the amend
ment adopted on the motion of Senator
The Washington herald., 1911-08-17
Nearly Always.

Nearly Always.
And will you love me always?'
with just an occasional intermission,"
explained the girl. 1 have promised to
be engaged to another fellow when 1 go
to the beach"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-12-15
IN JUSTICE COURT.

Before w. J. Hoskyn, Justice of the Peace
for Oroville Precinct, OkanoSan County,
State of Washington.
II. w. Bragg, Plaintiff, VS.. J. l. Case
Threshng Machine Company. Corpor
alton, Defendant-Summons for Publ
cation.
State of Washington, County of Okan-
ogan-ss.
To J. I. Case Threshing Machine Com
pany, a corporation, Defendant:
You are hereby notified that II. w.
Bragg. plaintiff, has filed his summons
and complaint against you in said
couit, which will come on to be
heard at my office in Oroville. in
Okanogan county. state or Washington.
on the 23rd day of December, 1911. at the
hour of ten O'Clock a. m, and unless you
appear and then and there answer said
complaint the same will be taken as con-
fessed and the demand of the plaintiff
granted.
The object and demand of said action
is to recover from you the sum of 5000
and six per cent interest thereon since
the 18th day of November, 1910, claimed
to be due and owing plaintiff as commits
Sions upon the sales made for you as your
agent and you are further notified that
Ed Hall has been garnisheed in this ac-
ton for money owing by MIN to you.
Complaint filed November 20, 1911.
w. J. HOSKYN,
Justice of the Peace Orovile Precinct,
Okanogan County, Washington
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-12-15
Serial No. 09423.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, United States
Land Office at Waterville, Washington,
October 80, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Eleanor G.
DeMerchant, whose post office address is
Oroville. Wash. did, on the 2lst day Of
December, 1910 file in this office sworn
statement and application, No; 09423, to
purchase the SWA NEA, SEA NEA,
Lot .. section ., township 80 north, range
26 east, willamette meridian, and the
timber thereon, under the provisions of
the act of June ). 1878, and acts amenda-
tory, known as the Timber and Stone
Law" at such value as might be fixed by
appraisement and that pursuant to such
application, the land and timber thereon
have been appraised. $376.25, the timber
estimated 165M board feet at $l.25 per M.
and the land $1,000; that said applicant
will offer final proof in support of her ap..
plication and sworn statement on the 2Srd
,iay of January 1912, before Fred. j..
Fine, L. s. Commissioner, at Oroville.
Wash.
Any person is at liberty to protest this
purchase before entry. or initiate a con-
test at any time before patent issues, by
filing q corroborated affidavit in this Of
flee, alleging facts which would defeat the
entry.
Nov.17, Jan. ST