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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
DOING OUT OFFICES NOT A
SINECURE, SAYS ONE WHO KNOWS

thing must be done 10 get him out of
town. I'll have to pay his fare, but that
Is easy"
The Indignation Of the man when he
was offered a fourth-class post-ofnce
worth less than 5000 a year was almost
tragic, but he accepted and went home.
Even. the fourth-clasS post-oftces ars
now under civil serviceI law, by order OF
President Taft. 1t isi claimed for Mr.
Wilson that he has made no promises
His field workers, however, are yet TO De
heard from.
One of the noticeable things that has
occurred in consequence Of the perma-
nency of Official position under the merit
system is the extraordinary growth OF
Washington. Thousands Of government
employees now have their own homes IN
the beautiful Federal city. They are per-
manent residents. But Il is an emascu-
lated citizenship. The great majority
take little active interest in party analrs.
and the number who now go home 10 vote
Is very small.
With a life tenure under the condition
of good bahevior, the government clerk
is immune from the eXigencles or ire
quent changes in administrations, and he
has settled himself in comfort to enjoy
living salary and a certainty Of employ
ment.
He subsists in a world Of his own and
by reason OF short hours at his desk he
finds ample time in which to cultivate
taste for art and literature should MIS-
mind run in that direction.
However. the number of those in tho
government service who acquired fame
in literature was much greater during
the spoils period than under the present
system. Francis Scott Key was a gov
ernrpent clerk. So also were Walt Whit
man and Paul Laurence Dunbar Whit
man was in the Treasury Department.
and Dunbar. the only colored male poet.
held d position for a short while in the
Congressional Library. He resigned be-
cause of his lack Of knowledge Of his
duties-a rare occurrence.
And now comes the party OF Jackson
! to say nothing of Jefferson In this con-
neCtion, declaring in its Baltimore plat
! form that the law pertaining TO the civil
| service should be honestly and rightly
| enforced. 10 the end that merit and
ability shall be the standard Of appoint
ment and promotion rather than service
rendered to a political party"
This has the ring OF sincerity, and
would seem to insure the tenure Of gov
| eminent employees unmOlested. 1t also
commits the Democratic party to the
merit system in the public service, and
makes it highly improbable that Mr.. Will
| son will undertake to play the role OF a
| jackson. No doubt he will view the stu
alton with compOsure, and in his turn eN-
| tend the classified list as have his prede-
! Cessors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
CAL1FORNIANS MEET.
Literary and Musical Programme
Given by westerners Here.


Given by westerners Here.
The California State Association. at
meeting last night at its headquarters.
905 Street Northwest. adopted a new
constitution unanimously, which enlarges
the field OF work of the association in
the interest OF California development
and the progress of the National Capt.
tai.
An Interesting literary and musical
programme was provided. Miss Grace
SPEECH gave a recitation OF An English
Hunt" and the hearty encore brought
The Honeymoon Of a Lobster and a
Crswfish.' Mr.. 4. J. Boyer recIted a
very laughable story of a newborn
babe Mrs. c. L. McCauley followed with
characteristic humorous poem on
woman suffrage.
Misses Elba Eadorf. Audrey z. Harvey,
and Marie Dun. and Mrs. Ormsby sang.
accompanied by Miss Marian Richard
son. Miss RIchardson followed with sew
eral piano solos. Miss Harvey sang The
Years at the Spring" accompanied by
Miss Richardson.
Addresses We're delivered by D. ?.
FinUCune. of Los Angeles; c. F. EOgel.
of San Diego: Mrs. Marie II. Smith, Mrs.
J. W. Bice.
The annual banquet Of the association
will be held at the Continental Hotel
on February ). ON January y the State
societies of the District will meet at the
Public Library. where an address will
be delivered by Joseph ]. Kcefer on
Washington and His Times"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
SEEK REPEAL OF ACT.
Organized Campaign on Foot to
Make American ships Pay.

Mail received by United States Sena-
tors within the past twenty-four hours
proves that the campaign for the repeal
of that portion OF the canal law giving
exemption from tolls to American coast
wise ships. has been thoroughly organ
lied, and is in operation. Senator Bris-
tow. discussing the matter yesterday aft
ernoon, declared that no matter how
perfect this or any other organization
might be. the will Of the American peO-
pie could not be overturned. and this
provision OF the canal Law nullified, either
through its repeal or its submission to
arbitration.
Circular letters received by Senators.
newspaper correspondents, and public
men show that the active spirit in one
phase OF the proposed repeal is Robert
Underwood johnson, who gives his ad-
dress as The Century" s. East Seven
teenth Street. New York. Mr.. Johnson
fres the FIRST gun in the campaign
against the American policy Of Amer
lean control Of an American canal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
DISGUISE. .DoIlur Diplomacy"

Dollar DIplomacy." was the subject
OF a talk delivered last night at the
University Club by Charles H. Pepper.
foreign adviser Of the State Department.
Mr.. Pepper explained that the principle
Of diplomacy that has been so named. =
merely the adjustment OF the foreign
policies of the country to the new place
the United States has assumed OF late
years as a world power in commerce.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
Y. w. G. A. to Celebrate.

The Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation will hold special post-pageant
services at the hour usually devoted to
the Sunday vesper service In their new
home to-day. Miss Caroline Nicholson
will speak on the Physical Training
OF Women in China" Miss Anna Herdina
will describe the Economic Condition of
Women in India Miss Elizabeth SHelms
and Miss Anna Bigelow will tell What
the japanese Women Are Doing Along
the Line of Association Work." and Miss
Heloise Brainerd will give a map talk
on the Argentine Republic and its cap
ital city. Buenos Ayres.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
PeIIugra Claim. 10000.

Pellagra has reached the dignity of a
public health question, according to a
report of the Public Health Service.
which states that it has claimed not
less than 10000 victims, with fatality
rate of more than 70 per cent during the
past six years.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
Li.t Al Publications..

publication. known as the Check
List, containing 1850 pages. in which
every publication issued by the govern
ment. from its foundation down to and
including 1909. has just been issued by
the Government Printing Office About
fifteen years were consumed in the com
piIation Of this work. which was carried
out by Miss Mary A. Hartweli. an as
sistant to August DOnath, superintendent
of documents.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15

The inevitable division of the Demo-
cratic. party, together with the prob
ability that Democratic financial and
economic policies will affect business
conditions adversely. will have their
effect upon the future political situa-
ton. Theodore Roosevelt, shrewd and
farseeing, knows that the Democrats
are in a minority in this country. His
purpose is plainly evident He pro-
poses, with the substantial nucleus
which he has already gathered to-
gether, to profit by the anticipated
Democratic division and failure and TO
secure out of the Democratic and Re-
publican ranks enough votes to insure
him the next election. If he can in
crease his present strength by one
third. he will be near the goal. With
modesty which finds no credence any,
where he announces that the Progress
sive movement does not center around
him. This assertion deceives no one.
If he is not inspired with an over
weening ambition to- again rule the
American people all signs fail. Unfor-
tunately for him, many people who be-
lieve in some of his ideas are afraid
to trust him. He is a detriment as
we'll as an asset in the Progressive
cause
If the Democratic party should not
divide, and if it should not bring dis
aster to the country. the next cleo
ton will be a repetition of the one
recently held. II, on the other hand,
the expected should happen, then the
Republican party has a great oppor-
tdnity before it 1t must prove to the
country that it believes in progress
along safe and constitutional lines; that
its record of legislation for the better
ment, of social conditions has accom-
plished much; that the principles which
it espouses are the foundation of our
material wealth, and that, after all, it
is to be trusted with the administration
of national affairs, While The people
are showing that-tlasy have no further
use for, the ancient type of political
boss, and while they jealousy resent
the domination of privileged interests,
they are not radical The political pen
dulum sometimes swings toward a
larger arc, but If does not go to the
extrer4e. A proposition which offers
"a reasonable promise of satisfactory
government !. will appeal to larger
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15

The Progressive conference at Chi
cago was. as usual, noticeable for the
indefinite character Of its utterances
There seemed among its participants
an idea that they were engaged in some
kind of crusade, but beyond this al
was vague. There was no clear-cut
statement as to the reforms which the
party hopes to accomplish.
This fact makes it difficult to ex-
actly define a. progressive. In a gen.
cral way, progressive seems to be one
who IS dissatisfied with the existing
order of things. who believes that the
Constitution is inadequate and obsolete
and who welcomes anything if it is
only d change. Still more broadly, d
progressive apparently stands for the
largest measure of popular rule and.foI
governmental interference in all mat
tiers. The initiative and referendum
the recall of judges, the submission OF
judicial decisions on constitutional ques-
tons to popular vote-these are some
of the things which the Progressive
party would engraft into our political
system. Its policyof governmental con,
troll is in the direction of socialism, but
any one who believes that this tend
ency is injurious to its prospects does
not appreciate the trend of the times
There is a feeling on the part of the
individual that he is at the mercy Of
monopolistic corporations and he look:
for protection to some agency which is
more powerful than these combinations
The government seems TO be his only
hope and he would, therefore extend
governmental .authority> to its furthest
limit. The Progressive party promises
that the government shall regulate and
control everything-that it shall regu'
late the prices received by the produces
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
THE POLITICAL SITUATION

The Progressives are not letting the
grass grow under their feet. They arc
demonstrating to the country that, as d
party. they are very much alive. Their
conference in Chicago last week was
largely attended and. although there
was no hymn singing. there was much
enthusiasm
Roosevelt was, OF course, the chief
figure. You cannot lose him. He car
no more be kept in, the background
than you can keep the sun from rising
More than this, he knows the advan-
tage and the value of publicity. From
Maine to California every reader OF
the newspapers knows that the Pro-
gressive party is up and doing; that ii
is already planning the campaign OF
four years hence, and that it proposes
TO organize and proselyte with effect
iveness and earnestness. Thus. there
IS to be a national headquarters in New
York and a publicity bureau in Wash
ingtOn. with much dissemination of lit
erature. Whatever else may be said, no
one can truthfully accuse the Progress
>ives OF lethargy.
Although, up to the present time
there has been no definite announce
ment Of a countcracting activity in the
Republican organization, the fact is that
the Chicago conference has brought
the leaders to a realization OF the
necessity of sharing public attention
with their opponents 1t is true that
some of the Republican governors re-
Gently in Washington favored year of
quicscencc but conferences held since
the meeting of the Governors have re-
suited in the adoption of a different
programme There are many leaders
in the Republican party who are anx-
ions to demonstrate that they have not
lost theiI ability to do some punching,
These men welcome the Republican
dinner in New York on January 4 as a
fitting occasion to show that the party
is not dead. and at the gathering plans
will be perfected for meeting the Pro-
2ressives on their own ground. Roose-
ycIt's party is not to have monopoly
Of publicity This is a game at which
two can play In fact the Republican
party has already an immense force
which its leaders can utilize In the
last campaign there were over 5000
newspapers which were loyal to the
party, and this influence can be utilized
in behalf of the organization. Millions
Of people can be reached ard public
sentiment directed toward an appre-
citation OF what the Republican party
has accomplished. Many OF the leaders
realize that if an entire year is allowed
10 lapse without even commencing 10
show signs of activity it will be diff
cult to overcome the inertia which will
inevitably result.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
MRS. !. BORDEN HARTMAN.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE Babies Wei
fare Association, made up Of city organi-
cations engaged in saving baby hves' mas
been permanently organized. Mrs. J.
Borden Hartman was elected president
and DIR. Ernst ]. Lederle, of the board OF
health, honorary president. II VIII be the
object of the new organization 10 look
after the care of healthy as well as sick
infants, and see to It that they are placed
in institutions, when necessary, where
they will receive a proper training for
the battle of life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
New Dollar Bills Issued.

4 lot of 5000 81 bills. immortalizinS
the signature of Carmi Thompson, the
new Treasurer of the United States, was
received at the Treasury yesterday from
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Many more will be printed within the
next few days to accommodate the
Christmas demand for new paper, and
the signature Of Mr.. Thompson will soon
be a thing to conjure with in all the
houses OF the land.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
The Homegrown Philosopher.

IF you see your wife working on
contraption," began the homegrown
philosopher. and you can't tell what
else II is intended. for-''
''Yes?"
1T is probably intended for Christmas
present"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
Age of Progress.

Son. why don't you write letter to
Santa Claus, All the boys did it when
I was a kid.
Write a letter? Why, I have a wire
less station, dad"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15

Most people don't know what to do
with money"
Yes; you can realize that when you
notice how few among those who have
1t buy baseball clubs with it,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15

Frederick Weyerhaeuser, Of st. Paul,
lumber king, is seventy-eight years old.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
December 10 in History.
Up Against 1t.

It's just ten days to Christmas
The counting makes me blue;
In just ten days
She has, she says.
A million things to do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15
A LITTLE NONSENSE
CAUGHT MAPPING.


Mother fumes to beat the band;
She has been delayed.
Middle Of December and
Not a Cooky made.
This is not the worst. good land,
Mother is distraught.
Middle of December and
Not a present bought.
This is Northumberland?
Listen to me fret.
Middle of December and
Nothing started yet.
Another Job.
And now the woman who did her shop
ping early has to talk the members Of
the family into wanting what she has
bought and put away for them.
She Wants TO Know.
White paper is terribly high" re-
marked Mr.. Jigpiper.
rs that why some of the papers are
using pink Sheets" inquired his wife.
December Is in History.
December Is. 153-Mrs- Henry VIII buys
her husbands Christmas present, tin
razor.
December Is, 1755-Boswen and DR..
Johnson hang up their watches for
Christmas.
As to the Dog.
my dog understands every word I
say"
I'm"
''Dou you doubt it,"
NO: | do not doubt the brute's in
telligencc. The scant attention he be-
slows upon your conversation would in
dictate that he understands 1t perfectly.
Up Against 1t.
It's just ten days to Christmas.
The counting makes me blue:
In just ten days
She has. she says.
A million things to do.
A Sublime Use.
Most people don't know what to do
with money"
Yes: you can realize that when you
notice how few among those who have
1t buy baseball clubs with it,
Age of Progress.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-15

and paid by the consumer; that it shall
afford bene6cent protection to women
and children; that it shall control the
hours and the wages of labor. No
wonder that its ideaiistN programme
appeals so strongly to the popular mind.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-06-11

at Hoo A. M, and temporary or
ganization formed with j. M. Free
man of Olivia as chairman. In his
address to the delegates he lauded
Woodrow Wilson, Champ Clark and
William j. Bryan, impartially. At
the mention Of the father of them
air. William j. Bryan brought forth,
cheer upon cheer and a shower of
hats. Permanent organization was
then formed with M. G. Tiff Of
Minneapolis as chairman. The cleo
ton of delegates to the national con-
vention at Baltimore was passed up
on and it was moved that all the
delegates be elected that had been
Endorsed at the caucuses of each dis
trict prior to the call of order of the
convention. From this district were
chosen Hon. j. r. Keefe of North
Redwood and julius Thorson of Ben
son as delegates and J. TT. priscoll
of Madison and Ray Harrington OF
Ortonville as alternates. Six dele
gates at large were chosen among
them the Hon. "A. G.. Weiss Of Du-
luth.
The resolutions were read and a
great deal OF fire works set off be-
fore they were adopted. Fred. B.
Lynch was unanimously Endorsed as
national committeeman. Woodrow
Wilson was indorsed for the presi-
dency, and its eulogy to William j.
Bryan, brought the house into a tur-
mol Of loud cheers. There were
those who insisted upon indorsing
the honorable statesman, first. last
and all the time and many brilliant
displays of oratory followed. A let
ter was presented and read from the
noble statesman III which he stated
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-06-11

tendance to hear the famous speak
ers and to see the beauties Of Ram
sey park.
The dedication will take place in
the park on the afternoon Of Friday,
June28th. Arrangements are under
way to supply, hot coffee and every
one is requested to bring picnic bas-
kets and to assist in making the cele-
bration a grand success. The Com
mercial Club is seeking to secure
souvenirs and to present them. free,
to the public. Several bands will
furnish music and an effort is being
made to run special train to Red
wood Falls from-the twin cities.
At the meeting Monday evening,
H. A. Baldwin and Senator Clague
donated $1,000 each towards a fund
to defray expenses, and Joseph Ty-
son said that he would turn herd
OF goats into the park to clean upall
the weeds before dedication day.
Ramsey park contains the largest
variety of strikingly picturesque
features to be found in Minnesota.
Precipitous bluffs and cliffs that are
covered with timber and shimmering
rapids and falls contribute to the
grandeur of this western beauty
spot, while there are many historical
associations connected with one OF
the most memorable chapters Of
Minnesota history and in the annals
of Indian warfare in this country.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-06-11
RAMSEY STATE PARK
DEDICATION JUNE 18th
Will be Present-Elaborate Program
Has Been Arranged

Ramsey State Park will be dedi-
Gated on Friday, June 18th. This
was decided on Monday evening at a
meeting of the Commercial Club of
this city.
Governor Eberhart, United States
Senator Clapp of Minnesota, Ed,
Young, former Attorney General,
Secretary of state. Julius A. Schmahl
State Auditor Iverson and many
other eminent men will be present.
The opening of Minnesota's new
est park will be one of the most
prominent celebrations ever held in
this section of the northwest. The
park tract was set apart for the use
of the people and designated for
park purposes by act of legislature,
March, 1911 to commemorate the
services of the first governor Of the
state, Alexander H. Ramsey. Sew
eral thousand dollars have recently
been spent to construct a series Of
winding roadways which extend for
several miles to all points of scenic
interest in the park.
State Auditor Iverson appointed
Joseph Tyson of this city. commits
sioner and Mr.. Tyson lost no time
in perfecting the park for public use
and making every possible arrange
ment for the dedication. 1t is ex-
pected that a vast throng of people
from all over the state will be in at
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-06-11
ODD FELLOWS
IN BIG PICNIC
Members and Friends Gather
In KuenzIi's Pasture For
Fish Dinner
PIKE BROUGHT FROM THE LAKE
Ball Game One Sided Affair
Until Score Keeper Gets
Perniciously Active
PIKE BROUGHT FROM THE LAKE

Some time at the Odd Fellows pic
mic last Wednesday.
Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and their
friends went out to Kuenzli's pasture
near North Redwood on the most
beautiful spot on the Minnesota
river and had a fish dinner and a
real picnic day.
Fish weren't caught at the point
of the festivities.
Fish may not have been caught at
all so far as the Odd Fellows were
concerned.
Fish may have been bought or
begged of certain friend at Diamond
lake. or, may be a few we're actually
taken by the two car loads Of ener-
getic Ike WaItons who drove to Dia-
mond after a fruitless night on the
Minnesota.
Anyway there were plenty of fish,
splendidly prepared and readily
eaten.
Afterwards there were egg races
and ball game.
Dan Crimmins and E. j. White
were captains.
Dan Crlmmins was lost in the dust
of the backward going trail until
Will Steele, score keeper, decided
things were too one sided and gave
Dan and his husky bunch of losers a
few gratuitous scores.
At one stage of the game Bob
Sommerville got considerably ex-
cited.
Afterwards there was some pitch
ing of quoits though David Nc
Naughton and Oliver Durham had
established their regulations for ac-
curacy with the horse shoes before
the ball game. Also there were
three happily brief speeches by j. ].
Ehrstein. A. r. "A. Laudon and Grove
E. Wilson.
incidentally Wilson lost his coat.
Bob Whyte returned it though an
other mendacious william, nameless
here forever more, carried it away
in his auto.
That'Il be about all on this picnic.