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The Washington times., 1912-05-21

their part to bring about the defeat OF
w. II. Taft.
They charge the President with color
discrimination in the right to hold Fed
eral office in the South. Furthermore,
they claim that he has been inactive In
enforcing the Constitution, upholding
the law and sustaining the dignity of
our commonwealth. Bishop Alexander
Walters of the A. NJ. Z. Zion Church
says: ''Mr. Taft is the weakest Presi-
dent this country has ever had. He has
sat silently in the White House and
has heard more of the lynching of his
black countrymen than any other Pres
ident and has said but little"
Colored voters in nearly every State
where the preferential primary law ex-
lists have put themselves on record as
favoring the candidacy of Theodore
Roosevelt.
We favor the Rough Rider because
we know him to be generous and Just; !;
because we consider him the greatest
exponent OF the genuine brotherhood of
all men, We have implicit confidence
la his sincerity. We want him because
he stansd for square DEAL" for hu-
man rights, for protection of American
industries, for material and individual
prosperity and progress.
We must have Teddy! He is battling
to foster the conditions of our republic
up to a grander and higher plane of
civilization and national prosperity.
elected he will preserve the sacred
rights OF American citizenship guaran-
teed to US by our national Constitution
UZZIAH MINER.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
THE FIRST WATERMELON.

Up from the prodigal South, where the loan is
rich and the sun is soft there floats a and
exuberant note which the higher latudes echo with
happy variations. Even the traffic managers have
substituted real for commercial smile, while the
ongshoremen and the junction draymen are frankly
joyous that the first watermelon has appeared.
Old Omar wiped his mouth and wondered what
the winners buy one half precious as the stuff
they SELL" The expectant North whose longer purse
reaches the melons which the growers cannot afford
to eat for weeks to come, is glad to exchange the
price of town site for carload Of rattlesnakes
Kolb gems, and then wonder how the natives ever
let 90 such delicacies under pressure of anything
short of armed invasion.
1t is only natures tentative efforts which are
reaching the market now. In form and substance
they are melons in true enough sense to hint Of
the summer joys that are yet to come and to give
Tony an excuse for offering them at twenty-five
cents for crimson silver which is not large enough
to be called a slice. They are coddled into SEMI
maturity down in Florida, where the nurseryman is
more properly nurse, for your ideal watermelon
is content to leave the sand dunes of the peninsula
the pineappes and oranges and the fruits which
SAVIOR of the Caribbean, while it finds its own real
habitat in the more congenial climate of Georgia
There the roots and leaves seem to find the elements
most easily transmitted into the luscious heart whose
delicousness defes all chemical analysis. In the
alembc of its green rind sugar and water melt into
beatitude conserved in edible FORM!
The appearance of the pale forerunners, which
Georgia gourmets describe hippantly as cousins to
ctron and second cousins to gourd are at least
enough to whet the melon appetite. So the kappel-
meister will please prepare lead in that familiar
chorus which recites that
The ham-bone is good
The .possum's fat and very very fine;
But give me, yes give me, how wish you would,
The watermelon smiling on the vine.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Meat Inspection Case Places Agri-
culture Department Again in the
LimeIight
? NJ THE TIMES.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Again Secretary Wilson and Solicitor
McCabe appear before the footlights,
and I am confident the encore will be
verJ feeble.
should be sick of hearing of the strange
and peculiar workings of the Agricul-
ture Department, and should demand
a thorough investigation 1t is very ap-
parent that the notorious McCabe be-
comes exceedingly peeved and unduly
excited when anything looms up that
might possibly terminate in an investl-
cation.
1t is certainly we'll that Secretary
Wilson and Solicitor McCabe have such
a good friend in Mr.. Taft and the De
partment OF Justice. Why the people
stand for such high-handed methods Us
those pursued by the honored Secretary
of Agriculture and his notorious lieu
tenant, Solicitor McCabe, is really hard
to understand. 1t appears that It takes
the people Just as long to open their
eyes to facts as II does Mr.. Taft to act.
There is enough evidence against Will
son and McCabe to cause them to be
dismissed tomorrow II Mr.. Taft only
cared to see II. For instance, take the
Wiley affair. It was shown before Con
gresham Moss committee that Secre-
Gus plot to nullify the pure food law
and to hamper and eventually discredit
and discharge DR.. Wiley.
Now, to cap the climax, appears Mrs.
Crane, an expert meat inspector, before
the Moss committee with her serious
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
This Mother Protests Against the
Teaching of Sectional Hatred in
the Pub lie Schools.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Recently my little girl (under ten
years OF age) came home from school
quite excited and with her little heart
and mind full of all the past hatred
and animosity of war now half a CEN
tury past! She had been Instructed"
by her teacher in such a partisan man.
ner that the child was filled with sec
tonal bias, and she mas since asked
constantly each OF her little playmates,
Are you a Yankee? 1 hate Yankees"
etc, etc. A few months ago my daugh-
ter, who was being Instructed" about
plantations was read by her teacher
portions of Uncle Toms Cabin" and
she came home fun OF the horrors In
fiicted on the slaves. She hated the
rebels" they tortured the poor coll
cred people" etc, etc.
With all due acknowledgment of the
ability and sterling qualities of our
public school teachers, as a mother and
taxpayer I object and object strongly
to my Children's minds being poisoned
by having sectional hatred taught them
Our little ones are sent to the public
schools to be taught the now despised
three RS"
AS a child of the North and South
(and with heart full of love and pride
in my Yankee blood and pride and love
protest against the instruction
which instills sectional hatred. Let us
have peace!" Let us keep bitterness
and hate from the hearts of our chill
1912, NOT 1860.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Engineers of the Titanic Not Given
the Recognition Heroism De.
served.

10 the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Engineers all dead" This sentence
was part of the official report of the
White Star Company to its office in
England, regarding the Titanic"
NO mention of the brave acts of those
engineers in keeping the ship afioat by
the operation of the pumps; no men
ton of their heroism in keeping the
dynamos running under unknown diff
ficulties, that the wireless might send
forth its call for help, or of their hero
ism IN Keeping the lights burning that
the nfeboats might be more speedily
loaded: no mention of their heroism In
keeping the 0OO0-horsepower of boilers
from bursting from overpressure when
the engines were suddenly stopped, and
which, but for their bravery in this
time Of danger would have sent the
Titanic down much sooner than 1t did
60. Simply, Engineers all dead"
These noble men were 120 feet below
was rushing in faster than the pumps
could throw it out, and where the es-
Gaping air was kissing from every crack
and seam before the thrush of water,
down at their post of duty, where they
could not hear the orders Every man
for himself" but where they must stay,
obeying signals until the last.
They above all others were the heroes,
and to them above all other the sur
Vivors owe their lives in escaping, and
when the Recording Angel squares ac-
counts in the end, what more fitting
entry can be written. regardless OF
creed or position, than the significant
words, Engineers all dead"
]. C. HAWKINS.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
ENGLISH PROGRESSIVENESS.

Loyd-George, the real head of the British gov
ernment, has created another diversion by telling
the nobility of England that their fortunes were
obtained by robbing almshouses, sanctuaries, and
the dead. Incidentally, he secured the passage Of
bill its second reading that will somewhat dis
turb the nobility, whose hands dripping with
the fat of sacrilege," according to Lloyd-Georges
charges.
There is much wailing and gnashing of teeth and
vehement Remuneration of progressives" in this ma
ton, democracy, but the most rabd of progressives
here is conservative that he cannot see the tail
lights Of British reform.
If some one here should make the serious propo-
sition to abolish the Senate and then put it across
as Lloyd George actually did regarding the House
of Lords, the widest imagination cannot conceive
the chaos that would be produced among the safe
and sane and those of calm and judicial tempera-
ment.
Yet Great Britain survives and is so formidable
a competitor that we insist upon larger navy and
the Aldrich tariff in order to keep her from eating
us alive.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
HILLES, IN ACT II.

Mr.. Hilles, secretary to the President does not
thrill us in his second appearance in the great NOV
ing picture Of the campaign as he did in the first.
His rescue Of his official chief in the drama
entitled Harvester" was CALAMITY planned. The
long typewriter rope ladder, giving the dates of
discussion of the prosecution by the Administration,
broke down with great smash when Attorney Gen.
eral Bonaparte once more stuck in film showing
Mr. Taft in the deliberations and giving his voice
for delay of the suit Not even the redfre supplied
by Manager Mckinley saved the show
AS performance we preferred Mr.. Hilles in his
original part Atlas" in which, nnety-three days
ago. he carried the country, on paper, for Taft II
was done in mastery fashion that Mr.. Taft him
self has found it impossible to equal it since.
If Hilles wants to furnish real novelty, the Har-
vester correspondence since 1910 has the material
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
What's on tie Program In
Washington Today

The following Masonic organizat tons
will meet tonight: Lodges-National,
Myron NJ. Parker. No. a. NJ. M: King
David, No. %, F. c. Royal Arch Chap
ters-Lafayette, No. s, mark; Wash
ington Naval, No. 8, p. M. and M. e.
Rite-Mithras Lodge OF Perfection,
business. Eastern star-MiEpah Chap
The following I: o. o. F. lodges will
gree work; Golden Rule, No. q, and
Amity, No. q, business.
The following knights of Pythias lodges
win meet tonight: Webster No 7; Ex-
The following Red Mems organizations
will meet tonight: Waneta Council,
No, 6, Fifth and G streets northwest ;
Osce ola Tribe, No. 10, Masonic Hall
Tenleytown; Idaho Tribe, No. Is,
Northeast Temple.
Regular meeting of the Columbia His
torical Society, Washington Club, ITO
First annual rose exhibit OF the Brook
land Citizens Association, Masonic
Temple, Twelfth and Monroe streets,
Social meeting of the Congress of
Tenth Mtfnersi anniversary of the founding of
the Rupert Home for the Aged, Ana
Lecture by DIR. Elnora C. Folkmar
Henry Cooke School. S:15 p. m.
Dinner by the American Association for
Highway Improvement to M. Char
gueraud, the New Willard, s p. m.
Meeting of the Citizens Cleanup Com
mittee, the District Building, 4:45 p. m.
Dickens reading by Miss Victoria Sid
dons, reading room for the blind,
Library of Congress, 2 p. IN.
Reception to the supreme commander
and members of the supreme execu-
tive council of the United Order OF the
west, p. m.
Euchre and bridge whist party by
ladies auxiliary Columbia Command
cry, X. T., Denver Club, at Hotel Con-
tinental.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Efficient Work Shown In the Con.
structiOn of the Columbus Re.
viewing Stand,

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
The building of the stands for the
Columbus unveiling is proceeding very
rapidly. The supervision of 1t comes
under F.. F. Gillen, the superintendent
OF Public Buildings and Grounds. The
construction under Superintendent r. ].
Dauron, the master carpenter. l am
told he has built all the reviewing
stands of all the statues in Washing
ton from General Hancock to the
present. A looker-on will see he un-
doubtedly understands his business
Every man does his share and no con-
tract ever progressed faster. 1t would
be well for Mr.. Johnson to take a
walk from the Capitol and take a look
at the usefulness of this old and
efficient employe he would kick out of
the service. A. NJ. SANISK
The Washington times., 1912-05-21

about.
, 1t is not matter for any surprise
that the combinations and organise
tons that have increased their profits
DDS should fear and dislike Mr.. Roose-
Welt and his acts in the present much
more than they do Mr.. Bryan and the
lndennite dangers with which he (Bryan)
threatens them in the future Nothing
would work greater advantage to the
country at large and to the South in
particular than the breaking up of
What 1s known as the solid South as
long as the Republican party in the
southern States shall represent little
fee. n q M0tiIER
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
CoMMoN-SENsE CONSERVATION.

Before the House Public Lands Committee is
the Lever grazing bill, to regulate utilization Of the
grazing lands of the public domain, which many
millions of cattle, horses, and sheep are fed In the
past, overgrazing has reduced great once rich
in grass to a condition little better than desert.
Overcrowding range wars, and monopoly have
wrought disastrous effects which, through the ever
increasing prices of meats point the absolut; neces-
sity for effective regulation.
The Forest Service has effected vast improve
ment on the ranges within forest reserves and in
creased their carrying capacity. The Lever b. pro-
poses by like methods do the same for the rest of
the ranges. Wornout to be restored;
poisonous plants destroyed; wolves, mountain lions
ETC.. exterminated. Grazing districts are to be
created, the local stockmen having large part in
their administration, and the lands to be leased
Homesteading shall not be interfered with. One
fourth of the proceeds from leases shall 60 to the
States to maintain roads and schools.
Endorsed by the best authorities and vindicated
by the Forest Service experience this measure ought
to pass. There is no practical proposal before
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Better Car Service From Heart of
City to the Union Station Is Out.
lined,

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Why not straighten street from
Seventh street to Ninth street on the
north side, leaving the south side as
1t is? Then run the F street car line
through the Pension Office park and give
us straight, quick, car service from
the heart of the city to Union Station,
in place of the zigzag manner in which
we are forced to reach II now. This
at very little cost would relieve con-
gestion at Ninth street, and would ma
teriallv improve the appearance of this
section. To do this 1t would not be
necessary to touch the main portion OF
the Patent Office as only the high steps
would have to be moved and the fence
set back and the car tracks straighten-
ed between Seventh and Ninth street
There is no question but what this
would be a great Improvement and a
lasting benefit, and am sure the visit
ing public as well as our own citizens
would appreciate the change. w. H. T.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Here's a Book

The temptation to write book 10
often strong and hard to resist but II
the eager one but realized the pitfalls
which beset the authors path he would
turn aside or cast his lot into that less
dangerous enterprise-ths short story.
Hiram Blair" designated on the cover
as a novel, but which is more of a
monologue by Drew Tufts, is clever
character study, but a scanty, hatched-
up plot. hung together by series of
long -winded conversations does not by
any manner of means constitute q
novel. The story is the attempt OF q
young man, Walter Crane, to oust from
supremacy the reigning political boss.
one Congressman Hinckley, who has
long had the politics of the county un-
der his thumb. The sweetheart of Crane
has urged him TO make the political
upheaVal and like a true hero he de-
cides to make the attempt at all costs.
His chief friend and adviser in the cam
paign is Hiram Blair, the sheriff OF
Douglas county. Hiram is an aStute
politician and a close student of human
nature, in fact his personality Is so
charming that the reader would gladly
know more of him. The scenes are
laid in two small towns. Morrison and
New Boston, one a manufacturing town
and the other the home of cultured
speak for themselves and the amount
OF friendliness between the residents is in
keeping. A rival candidate is selected
to run for Congress in opposition to the
heretofore pursued the even tenor OF his
way unmolested. Once aroused, the
voting public realize the mistake they
have been making for years, and after
a brisk fight the cause is won. The
cha piers are too short and numerous,
and the action, while sequential is de-
cidedly jerky. Short stories telling OF
the adventures of Hiram would be un-
doubtedly interesting and accepta BILE.
The book is published BY A. c. No
ClurE & Co.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Taft Also Denounced Bryan As a
Dangerous Man.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
Doubtless Mr.. Roosevelt did express
implicit confidence in Mr.. Taft, The
latter certainly charges the former with
change of 'front.'" be the facts land
effect as they may. 1t once appeared
Mr.. Taft cheerfully branded one VIII
liam j. Bryan. the then Democratic
nominee, as indefinitely dangerous. AT
Greensboro. n. c., July 9, 1906, among
other things, Mr., Taft told his audience
country at large and to the South If
a political break can be made in the still
The Washington times., 1912-05-21

attacks upon the meat inspection serv-
Ice OF the Agriculture Department.
l haven't the space to go into details
OF her charges or of all the question.
able actions of Secretary Wilson and
McCabe. but enough has come to light
within the past year or so to cause
thorough investigation to be made
and the guilty ones punished
CHARLES DE SALES WHEELER.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Amusements.

National-Aborn Opera Company, in
"Mignon," S:15 p. m.
PolTs-Poli Players, in ''seyen Days"
2:l5 and S:15 p. m.
Columbia-Columbia Players, in Seven
Sisters" S:l5 %. m.
BeIasco-Butterfield Players, in "The
County Chairman" S:l5 p. m.
mperial-Vaudeville. to s and to
l0:45 p. m.
Casino-Vaudeyille.
Cosmos-Continuous vaudeville.
Matestic-Continuous vaudeville.
Gayety-"Taxi Girls" 2:l5 and s:l5 p. m
Arcade-Motion pictures, bowling, and
other attractions.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
NAVY.

Captain ]. ]. KNAPP, detached Hy-
drographer, Navy Department,
Washington, D. c.; to Naval War
College. summer conference.
Commander w. A. MOFFETT, de-
tached inspector, Eighteenth Light
house District; to fitting out Arkan-
sas, and on board as executive Of
ficer when commissioned.
Commander G.. F. COOPER, detached
Navy Yard. New York, n. Y; to
duty as photographer, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, d. c.
Lieutenant Commander L. G. RICH
ARDSON, detached commander, Pa
cihc Torpedo Flotilla; home, wait
orders.
Lieutenant Commander ]. p. MORTON,
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
Negroes Support Roosevelt As Mat
ter of Racial Pride.

To the Editor of THE TIMES
The negro voters of this country who
believe in race pride, race preservation
and their individual interests are doing
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
MOVEMENTS or VESSELS.

Arrived-Solace at Tompkinsville: Cae
sar at Santo Domingo City: Pat
terson. Louisiana. at Newport Mon
terey at FoochOw: Hector at Ros-
ton; PatuXent at Norfolk: Nero at
San Francisco: Lebanon at New
York ward: Reid at Norfolk: New
Jersey at Rhode Island; George at
ProYincetown.
Sailed Yorktown from San Diego for
Mare Island: Nebraska from Baton
Pouge for New orleans: Davis. Fox.
from, Mare Island for Sansalito:
Montgomery from Pensacola for
Norfolk; North Dakota from New
port: Mississippi from Boston for
ProYincetown; Missouri, Cyclops,
from Rockland for PToVincetown.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

detached command Perkins; home,
wait orders.
Lieutenant J. P, JACKSON. detached
Preston; to command Perkins.
Lieutenant H. F. LEARY, detached
command Lamson; to command
Preston.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
TIMELY LETTERS TO THE TIMES MAIL BAG


without consent AdM o
The Washington times., 1912-05-21
ARMY.

First Lieutenant CHARLES T. HAIR
EIS, jr., Ordnance Department, to
Dover ". j., and take station at
that place for duty at the Picatinny
Arsenal.
The Washington times., 1912-05-21

Congress today for dealing with important phase
Of the livng-cost problem.
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