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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
SHOULD RESTRICT SUFFRAGE.
Otherwise, Says MIR. Earnshaw, the
Present system Ii Best.

OtncfWn9e, Says "r. EarhSHa"s inc
Present system Ii Best.
Many who remember the time when the
elective franchise was part Of the govern
ment Of the District of Columbia would
hold up their hands in holy horror to
have an enactment that would bring
about the conditions which existed in the
,,70s. The election at that time was con-
trolled by an element which did not rep
resent the Intelligent and worthy people
of the District, and finally brought such
disgrace upon our government that Con-
gress had 10 step in and legislate 1t out
of existence. Our present government
may not be of the best; our Commits
sioners do their own will and not ours;
our citizens have little influence with
them. except the influences close to the
national government; but believe they
give US fairly good government, free of
graft and many other undesirable fea-
lures prevalent in most large cities
I am not in favor of change unless
We eliminate ignorant voters, or insert
property qualification. or anything that
would not bring about q recurrence of
the shameful experiences of the past.
am quite sure Henry George will find
that Initiative. referendum. and recall
will not work in the District Of Columbia
because Of reasons stated above
D. a EAaNsHAW.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
MR.. GEORGE IS WRONG.
Former Commissioner Macfarland
Gives His Opinion.

Former Commissioner mcfarland
Gives His Opinion.
I had great admiration for the char
acter of Henry George, ST.. although
was not able to accept his economical
teachings, and / admire all know of his
son. I cannot agree with him that the
divisive influence of the ballot should be
introduced here, separating the people
into hostile parties, destroying our har-
niony, and handicapping our plans of de-
velopment, with the possibility of the
municipal graft, which has disgraced
other cities
1 think the best service Mr.. George
and other members of Congress can rem
der the National Capital is to preserve
the present excellent form of government
and devote their energies to the further
development of the District of Columbia
along the lines We have been following
and in completion of the programme,
which we outlined at the time Of our
centennial celebration in 1900. The exc
cution Of that programme has been ar
rested by the Limitation made by Con-
gress two years ago of the powers of
the Commissioners to submit estimates
which prevents the Commissioners from
laying before Congress in any one year
estimates for a larger amount than the
estimated revenues. This, Of course, pre-
vents them from laying all the needs Of
the District before Congress. Hence ex-
traordinary projects for improvements of
pressing importance, like the Rock Creek
Valley and the high-pressure fire protec-
ton service, must wait, and also equally
pressing needed improvements in the
municipal service, as, for example, addi-
tional inspection under the fire preven-
ton laws and regulations; better protec-
ton of the milk supply, and other health
services.
The Congress that thus shut up the
voice of the District has gone. and the
new Congress is free to remove the gag
and to enable its agents, who are also
our representatives, to tell fully all the
things that are needed, many of which
can be simultaneously provided without
any difficulty. financially or otherwise
Then let Congress make appropriations
and enact legislation in accordance with
the general plan of action which was
followed up till 1910. and We shall have
the whole country desires. Congress and
its agents, the Commissioners, fully rep
resent the people Of the country, includ- |
ing those who live here and who ought |
not to be distinguished from their. fellow |
citizens as though they were not equally |
As a matter Of fact. they have |
done more for the National Capital than |
all the rest of their fellow-citizens put |
together in the past. and are now bearing |
one-half of the common burden. This |
cannot be repeated too often or empha- |
known to many persons in and out OF |
Congress and II Is vital in the considera- |
ton of our problem.
HENRY B. F. MCFARLAND. !,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
Mr.. George VIII Learn Better.

I have met Mr.. George only once, but
know he is man Of marked ability
and thorough student. After he car
ries out his laudable plan to Took. listen.
and learn" before taking any decided
stand in respect to the selection Of Dis
trict Commissioners, he will doubtless
become warm advocate Of the present
system. The people Of the District are
to be congratulated that man like Mr..
George is on the District Of Columbia
Committee I HoTA NcGIlL
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

to name one-half of the Commissioners
and the government the other half. How
ever, 1 would much prefer to see the Dis
trict represented in Congress, IL it were
possible under the Constitution, by two
Congressman and one Senator.
AS to the question OF electing the Com
missioners or appointing them. that has
two sides to it. I would say, IL the colored
vote were eliminated, elect the Commits
sioners by the people
FRANK p. MILBURN.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
MIR. TOPHAMS VIEWS.
In Hearty Accord with the Views of
Representative George.

/ have read with interest The Wash
ington Herald's interview with Hon.
Henry George on District affairs, and am
In hearty accord with the views therein
expressed While I share the general
opinion Of our citizens that we have been
fortunate in the appointments of our
Commissioners. I have never felt that
this was the ideal form of government.
/ believe the founders of our govern
ment were wise and just and never in
tended this or any of our municipalities
to be governed in this fashion. / have
lived in Washington under both forms
Of government, and regardless of the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

the needs of the District, and learns them
only in the process of administering to
them. Contrast this proposal of Mr..
Johnson's with that of Representative
George, and can there be any doubt on
the part of any one. who really believes
in our political principles. as to which
of the two expresses a sound view and a
real democratic spirit? F. L. SIDDoNS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
.CLBAR-CUT VIEWS
PLAINLY STATED
Rev. Abram Simon Discusses
Affairs in District.

Every American joins Mr.. Henry
George. jr., in the belief that Washington
Is to become the most beautiful city in
the world. The realization Of this superb
ambition requires the political and dnan-
cial machinery of a nation. not of a mere
city. At once the uniqueness and two
fold aspect of the District of Column
bia becomes apparent The magnificent
investments Of the nation here cannot be
inrusted to the people Of this District
in its purely municipal capacity An
anomalous situation calls for an excep-
ional. though, I admit, that it can be
termed an awkward" installation of
a double-entry system Of local and
Federal political bookkeeping.
I do not wholly agree with all the
political privileges which Mr.. George de-
sires for US. Initiative, referendum, and
recall are still on trial before the coun-
try and ought not be introduced here
until We have had serious experience with
the rights and duties of self-government.
Nor do I believe that the last word on
the other side has yet been said. One
cannot help believing that the present
form Of government in our District has
stage Yet, in justice, 1t ought to be
said that 1t is making good" at a more
rapid rate than is admitted by its OPP
ponents.
We have no programme for local po-
litical progress Unless we have one We
shall be beating the air. THE City
Beautiful is keeping close to a pro-
gramme which enjoys the concerted and
harmonious cooperation of several bodies
Of representative citizens. We have a
bird's-eye view Of the Washington of
twenty-five years hence. In the same
way. we need a long-range vision of the
political future of our District, and We
need to work toward it by slow and Ger
tain degrees.
The commission form of municipal gov
eminent has justified itself here, and Is
making its influence felt throughout the
land I am in favor of the election of
Commissioners by the people, and an
swerable to them. The absence Of cor
ruption here is very refreshing. but the
existence Of it in numerous cities does
not call for the withdrawal of the fran
chise from them. The probable emer-
gence of corruption in the wake of local
elf-government does validate the right
ness of Righteousness of the demand for
it. Who has right to say that this
great community cannot give birth to
the moral and civic leadership to pre-
vent its ugly seed from taking root? The
situation of thirty years ago may be
solemn warning. but its logic does not
present an irrefutable conclusion. The
political fiber of the average Washing
tonian is growing fiabby. He has no
civic problems to solve A voteless peo-
pie Is problemless people. He has no
chance to show the red blood that is in
him. An election of the Commissioners
by the community would create po-
litical and moral gymnasium.
foh
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

AZ ~ - y AAAD AZ W -
The history and
development Of
our present form
Of government is
long and inter-
esting. 1t may be
said briefly, how
ever, I h a t the
people of t h i s
D S trict have
passed from the
elective system of
municipal z ov
eminent, fro m
municipal alder
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
VELLKNOWN CITIZENS COMMENT ON GEORGES
AGREES WITH MR.. GEORGE.

I agree with Mr.. George that the peo-
pie Of Washington can be trusted. and. in
view of the fact that the District pays
one-half of the taxes, I am inclined to
think that the people should be allowed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
Cannot Deal with Theories.

There is much in Mr.. Georges state
ment Of interest and encouragement. AS
a member of the District Committee he
will undoubtedly be alert and efficient.
ms suggestion that something be done at
once in closing up the bare spots and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
A CONDITION, NOT A THEORY.
Why President Harper Favors the
Present System.

Present System.
Practical experience, think, has taught
the people of Washington to appreciate
the present or commission form .tgovern-
ment, and personally by such an ex-
perience I can see no reason why we
should make a change.
We can certainly see practical evidences
of its success, no matter where We
turn.
Under this form, there has never been
the slightest intimation of graft or
scandal Of any kind in connection with
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

quirements to be able to speak upon the
subject as yet with authority. You will
find some sentiment in favor
OF electing the Commissioners by popular
vote, but / am Of the opinion that there
will be a much stronger sentiment
against it. Until certain elements can
be removed from the situation the fran
chise would not be desirable in the Dts
trict of Columbia From q business
standpoint our District form Of govern
ment is. in my opinion. entirely accept
able and satisfactory. the only objections
to It being upon sentimental grounds.
b. @. c. STILES
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
MR.. GEORGE WILL
CHANGE HIS VIEWS
Adds B. Browne Gives Clear
Exposition of Situation.

I beg to suggest that after Mr.. George
has had opportunity to fully acquaint
himself with the conditions of the Ma
tional Capital I sincerely hope he will
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
The Organic Act Decentralization.

The Organic Act Unconstftutf0nal.
Believing as I do In the fundamental
proposition. that no government can
legally exist without the consent Of the
governed. periodically expressed" am
of the. decided opinion that the District
of Columbia organic act Of 1873 is un-
constitutional, as 1t conflicts with the let
ter. the spirit. and the intentions Of the
trainers OF the United States Constitution,
as explained and defined by Justice Story.
(See chapter XIII. Volume II. Com
mentarics OF the Constitution-,D
- MICHAEL / WE1LA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
STRONG SENTIMENT AGAINST IT

People Here Do Not Want Any
Change in Present System.
The views of Henry George. jr., like
those of his father, are always Of in
terest and worthy of consideration. I
do not think he has been here long
enough, however, nor closely enough in
touch without local governmental re-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

Best Sentiment Against 1t.
believe the best sentiment of the citi-
zens Of Washington is against popular
election for any Offices.
s ". WOODWARD.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

removing the eye sores' is timely and to
the point. When he proposes a new form
of government for the District he
passes into the theoretical and expert
mental, where I, from lack of knowledge,
cannot enter. CHARLES WOOD.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09
Both Sides of the Present System of Government Ably Argued
by Men Who Have Gpen the Subject Consd-
cradle Thought

The Washington Herald recently printed interview with Repre-
sentative Henry George member of the House District Committee
which he said:
always have regarded the commission form of government
which Washington being the needs
of the inhabitants model to the other large cities of
the country.
The members of the commission which governs Washington
should elected inclined believe government
which force in D Moines, the of
the National Capital although might modfca
ton the fact that the large buildings of the government
located here and Washington is the residence city Of large
Der of national officials
Mr. Georges statement has attracted widespread The
of wenown Washington
sented and will be read with
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-08

For reliable help, phone 51s.
Cook paints signs. Phone s25.
Have Cowie shave you. Phone 1851.
II you sTAMMER write the National
institute for stammers, Crookston,
MINI. Absolute cure guaranteed.
Hotel Tweedon, free telephone ex-
change in every room. Baths, running
hot and cold water. Rates so cents up.
Special rates by week or month.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-08
COFFEE HEART
Very Plain in Some peopIs.

a great many people go on suffering
from annoying ailments for a lone
time before they can get their own con-
sent to give up the indulgence from
which their trouble arises.
A gentleman in Brooklyn Describes
his experience. as follows:
Il became satisfied some noonth~ ago
that ! owed the palpitation of the
heart from which / suffered almost
daily. to the use OF coffee Il had been
coffee drinker for 30 years. but I
erage.
One day I ran across very sensible
and straightforward presentation Of
the claims of Postum, and was so inn
pressed thereby that concluded ID
give 1t q trial.
My experience with II was unsatis.
factory till learned how II ought ~
be prepared-by thorough boillnc foy
not less than is or 30 minutes. After
learned that lesson there was sno
trouble.
Postum proved to be most palat-
able and satisfactory hot beverage, ana
| ! have used 1t ever since.
The effect on my health has been
most salutary. The heart paIpitation
from which ] used to suffer SO mncb
particularly after breakfast. has die.
appeared and never have a return IL
It except when dine or lunch away
from home and drink the old kind az
coffee because Postum is not served
find that Postum cheers and fnvigor-
ates while 1t produces no harmful
stimulation" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten days trial proves an eye opener
to many.
Read the little book, "The Road 10
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's Rea-
SON"
| Ever read the above letter? A new
| one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full OF human
interest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-08
City in Brief

Remember the First congregational
church supper tonight
Harry Horwitz returned home
Thursday night from trip through
the western part of the state, Nom
tana and South Dakota. He has been
away for about seven weeks and re
ports that business was exceptionally
good.
One OF the local mail carriers yes
terday picked up bunch OF keys
which are registered No. 155,7s4 with
the Western Registry Co, of ST. Paul.
Word from the st. Paul house shows
that the keys are the. property of Gus
Bohn OF Fargo. but the postoffice ono
ials are unable to locate such man
There are a large number OF keys in
the bundle.
Special on Easter photos at Pitsch
photo studio.
Sam Nolan was found guilty of va
grancy yesterday In the police court
and was given a sentence OF four DAYS
| In the county Jail. His partner, James
Aidrich. showed that he had been
working a little at least, and Nolan
was released from custody and sent
on his way back to the colored section
OF the city. wearing broad water
melon smile.
Remember the First Congregational
church supper tonight
The German Lutheran church is
placing number OF framed cards
around the city In public places. This
church liz one Of the few foreign
churches that have taken on to the adj
vertising methods and the pastor e.
Fucker, Is to be complimented for his
work in getting out material that will
attract strangers TO his church.
The carriers windows viii be open
tomorrow at the postoffice, but next
week they will be closed. Those ex-
pectlng important mail--usually given
out at the windows--should make ar
rangements during the week. SO that
ltit can be obtained on Sunday. All
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-08
THE -. B. WAL kerr AGENCY
Mrs. Emma j. Walker, Agt.
fire and tornado Insurance
In all GOOD, SOLID COMPANIES

box mail win be handled as usual. The
new order seems to be generally APP
proved.
f. w. Waltersdorf of st. Paul trav-
cling freight agent of the Burlington
route, is in the city today.
No. 6 on the N. P. was about two
hours late this morning A hot box
caused the trouble. but no damage
was done.
Supt. J. w. Riley of the Cass county
schools has returned home from a visit
at the schoolhouses In the extreme
southwestern part of the county.
Per Emanuel Larson. a Swedish la
oorer of Fargo, filed his first papers
this morning with the clerk of the
district court in his steps TO become A
citizen of the United States.
The biennial report of the North
Dakota National guard has just been
published and was received this morn
ing from the adjutant generals once
by the local officers of the N. d. N. q.
Judge Pollock heard a matter this
morning in the Holte divorce case.
regarding whether or not the defend
ant should pay the attorneys fees OF
mis- wife. the plaintiff in the action.
At a recent meeting Of the farmers
Of Wild Rice it was decided to estab4
fish Farmers Elevator Co. with ~
capital of $4,000. Many OF the In.
1uential people of that section are
interested in the Organization and the
company will probably be organized
very soon.
walker Bros. & Hardy have just nut
out a new directory of the officials Of
all the counties in the state. This al
rectory Is to take the place OF the old
one which ran out April 1, and IL IS
recognised as one of the best and
most complete publications of its kind
in the circles of attorneys, county Of
icials and newspaper men.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1911-07-06
FOR PARK
TO PARK HIGHWAY

The Montana Good Roads con-
vention held at Missoula, officially
put its seal of approval upon the
park to park highways, which will
eventually connect Yellowstone Ma
tional Park and Glacier National
Park, which it predicts, will become
one of the greatest and most wide
ly known scenic highways in Amer
lea.
The Montana good roads conven-
ton Of course has no authority in the
matter OF building good roads. but
its action in the park to park high
way project, it is declared will mean
great impetus and NO doubt will
largely influence it to the end that
the Yellowstone park end of the
roadway will soon be under way.
The plan is to have the scenic
highway finished. almost a. a boule-
ward, in five years. So much work
Is to be done the first year, a certai
amount the second year and SO on
until at the end of five years the
promoters expect Montana will be
Boosting of the most picturesque
scenic highway on the continent.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1911-07-06
MANY WENT AWAY.

1t was quiet day in this city on
the Fourth. The morning trains
carried large crowd to Columbia
Falls, kalispell and Bolton. Those
who remained home went up the
lake fishing. Even the chief of po-
lice found it so monotonous that he
went fishing also. AS no fireworks
or explosives are permitted to be
sold by an ordinance of the city,
there was no noise at all to mar the
peaceful quiet. A few pistol shots
were heard about six o'clock in the
morning, which attracted the atten-
ton of the night policeman, and a
number OF small boys who had i'm
ported a few fire crackers, or had
them left over from last year, had
pretty good time in the old way
Just across the river outside OF
the city limits.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1911-07-06
BIG CROP OF STRAWBERRIES.

Several Whitefish people have
this year grown some of the finest
Strawberries ever raised in the val
ley. 1t has been conclusively proved
that Strawberries can be raised
here that are larger. sweeter, solid
er and better looking than any that
have ever been shipped In.
Leo Trynke has about the larg-
est tract of Strawberries and he
expects to get several hundred
quarts from a piece of ground the
size of a city lot. Fred Merit pro-
badly has them all beat for size, and
as many as 80 berries in various
stages of growth on one plant have
been counted. 81 Shut and w. A.
Jones at Lakeside also have a patch
of berries that will do credit to any
community. At the head of the
lake Joe Bush and Alexander King
are growing berries with pronounced
success.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1911-07-06
JUNE WEATHER.

The weather man at Kalispell has
filed the following record of the
weather for the month of June:
"The month of June just past was
the wettest June in the history OF
the local weather office. The pre-
cipitation was 1888 inches as COM
pared with the former high mark OF
sos inches. which was made in
1909. Last year showed the mini
mum with only a of an inch. The
mean temperature was also above
normal, being so degrees. This
mark has been exceeded only twice
in the years 1900 and 1903. Last
year it was the same. The great.
est extremes in temperature were
Sc on the 23rd and "a on the 5th.'
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1911-07-06
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