The Washington times., 1913-10-14

of the people a juggler of policies.
:. L. w. DeMOTTE.
POLITICIAN-A restless, ambition:
egotist of a speculative turn of mind
enthralled by the excitement and un.
certainty that dominates the politica
arena. If he is a Quick-witted sharp.
er, he is the peoples worst enemy
If broad minded enthusiast, he i:
their best friend. When he grasps
the situation and masters his ambi-
G. B. KYE.
POLITICIAN-I. Literally tobSblete)
one who shapes the policy of giver
enterprise, institution, State >or part
thereof. 2. One engaged in politics
as a business for profit. National
politician, a diplomat j. X.
Barrister Bldg.
PoLITICIAN-Thel : word is derived
from the English word polite. OF
Greek origin, and meaning, in the
vernacular, actions we'll devised
prudent sagacious-the best of hu-
man endeavor for state or nation A
politician may be superlatively good
or bad. in these attributes, according
to his moral sense predominating, in
the same sense as a man can be a
good or a bad citizen-a matter Of
degree from the comparative to the
superlative.
Were I to be asked TO name two in
our American history with superla-
tive attributes as politicians. i would
name Washington, the father. and
Lincoln, the savior. of the country.
Both were prudent and, sagacious, and
gave the best of human endeavor for
the welfare Of the nation,
J.fR. HAYES, NJ. D.
POLITICIAN-Liar, thief.
w II. MELLACH,
811 Fifth n. w.
POLITICIAN-One that strives to at
tain to a participation in the govern
ment, or, having attained a participa-
ton, strives to continue in the same
by controlling. or having some claim
on those in office.
E. ALPHIE ]. HURNEY.
24E Eighteenth street northwest.
POLITICIAN-One engaged in politics,
a leader or active member OF some po-
litical party: one who strives to nomi-
nate and elect candidates to office;
one versed in political economy.
JOHN ". BRAY.
POLfTICIAN-One who is actively en-
gagged ir politics as managed by his
respective party, and who has par
ticular views as to the public policy to
be pursued in the best interests of the
people at large. d. LANG.
POLITICIAN-A man of many prom
ton and his own afterward.
JACK RIGGLES.
POLITICIAN-A mental and moral
contortionist-one who keeps his eye
on the main chance, his ear to the
ground his hand ready for friendly
the baby. = G. De W.
POLITICIAN-A good liar with a
great memory. M. DC.
POLITfCIAN-An individual more or
less gifted as a debator on political
questions, that can analyze a political
subject in such manner as to at will
defeat or gain. public opinion:
A. w. ANDERSON.
very skilled in
knowledge of public affairs, that has
his own as we'll as his country,s well
fare at heart, and goes into politics
for his own betterment, in public life.
NJ CANTELLA,
l02 Girsrd street northwest.
time server. One
who seeks to become acquainted with
current ideas and aspirations in or
der that he may adopt them as his
own, In the hope that, by giving pub
lie expression thereto, he may attract
to himself such attention and sup
port as may result in his achieving
thereby bring about his elevation to
position Of power and profit.
GEO. PRESTON,
403 McGill Building.
POLITICIAN-A person who gets or
hopes to get part or all of his income
from holding public Office or from
helping others to get office, and whose
success in so doing is of more impor-
tance TO him than the welfare OF the
public. TEN EYCK WENDELL.
POLIT1CIAN-GD A person possessed
of special aptitude for and training in
the management Of the public affairs OF
nation, State, or other unit of gov
eminent. (2) One actively engaged In
the selection OF such persons for pub
lie office. BENZ. L. JACKSON.
1882 Massachusetts avenue northwest.
POLITICIAN-A man that looks we'll
after the financial interests Of his own
wife's husband, is very pleasant and
affable before election, and il long on
promises of what he will do for you,
then after election his memory is not
SO good; hence he is very short on the
you he will investigate the matter and
see what can be done for you. The
thing seldom materializes
J. w. KING,
Watchman, Interior Department.
POLITICIAN-One who is a diplomat.
in the art of government He must
use tact, be good. convincing talker
somewhat Of magnet, capable even
of fim-famming his constituents
MRS. ]. D.,
1925 Florida avenue northeast.
POLITICIAN-Ons who. by the use
of eloquence or persuasive powers, OBJ
tains a result most beneficial to him
self and his political party.
Mrs. VIM. B. GARNER.
1917 Potomac avenue southeast.
POLITICIAN-A political lobbyist and
CRATER.
COLONEL LEFTWICH.
1906 Eleventh street northwest.
political enthusiast
and electioneer; one who promotes an
enterprise OF general interest; one 6e-
voted to public service.
PAUL SCARBOROUGH BCLLA.
national leech used