The Washington times., 1913-10-15

noon tomorrow, hurSQay.
meaning shrewd, sagacious. etc. The
term has in the last century become
a synonym for a schemel, an N
tr!guer. because of the propensity OF
many engaged in politics TO Srai'
steal, and defraud Originally the
synonym for. statesman, but now
generally accepted as the antithcsls
Of the word In short. statesman is
an honest man, skilled in politics,
and having thorough knowledge OF
government or the administration of
public affairs politician is
crook, who has the same qualifica-
tons WILLIAM HCPNlk.
POLITICIAN-General a man, who
devotcs his time, energy, and intel
Iect. through the ballot, for" the good
OF his country. as well as for his
financial standing. the same as the
merchant devotes his time, energy,
and intellect to his respective "ccu-
patton W. II. STORM.
PoLITiCIAN-Any person, of any po-
litical party, who is now holding
public elective office, or any person
who is striving, through. election,
by ballot or legislative vote, either
office Of any kind. be it county,
State, city, or national, becomes of
necessity, as .weI1 as automa tically.
a politician. Any political candidate
other person who attempts,
either by his own personality or
otherwise, to influence voting or
voters, in the hope of Drofiting
thereby, either directly or indirect
ly can be correctly termed poll
tician. J. F. +.
POLITICIAN-An engineer of the ship
of state.
MRS. HUTCHINSON.
PoLITICIAN-One who has a keen
sense CT what the people are going
TO want and beats them to it: and
makes them think he led them.
WILLIAM A LLOYD.
POBITICIAN-A man who can sue
cessfully appear TO, be what he is not,
impressively advocate what he does not
conscientiously believe himself, and
hold the confidence and SUPPORT Of
his friends In the accomplishment of
his designs and personal success:
FRANK J. PARKE
PoLITICIAN-onew who, works for the
leadership among men in public af-
fairs. HORACE MORTON,
453 N street northwest.
POLTTICIAN-Am man who steals your
hat and coat and then explains 1t so
we'll that you give him your watch
MORTIMER KLINKowsTEIN,
36l3 Fourteenth street northwest.
POLITICIAN-One who caJoles the
masses into belief that he is serving
them. while as a. matter of fact they
are only the puppets he uses to ac-
complish personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
BERNARD EDWARD GRADY:
604 II street northwest
POLITICIAN-One. who stands and
works for the platform which he con-
sideEs for the good and betterment of
his country. financially and otherwise,
:: sfsniHdful of personal saiIl-- -..--
POLITICIAN--Onew whose desire for a
hand in running his Government Is so
keen that the good will of the people
at psychological. moments appeals to
him as more inperative, object OF
endeavor than their welfare. P. P.
POLITICIAN-An actor on the Gov
Crnment stage who prizes present ap-
plause above the character and ulu-
mate outcome of his work: often more
than d schemer, bIf always less than
a statesmen. }. w. A I
POLITICIAN-A person who seeks
the control of the political suffrage
of a people in some particular Ward.
precinct, county, district State Or ma
ton. in the interest Of some organiza-
WILL THOMAS. i
Box 536. House P. o.
POIITICIAN-Atten kind friend
Politician portray?
A Dear-sighted statesman who plots for
Has he arts of the insect, of small.
creeping things? n
An uncanny instinct for baseness he
brings. T.
Does he play upon prejudice. pander to
passion?
'Tis a part of his creed, in POLITICAL fash
ion -.
Is he hack parlor plotter, crude, iGnor-
ant, tough2 =.
He's a full share of cunning; have I
said enough?. -
Is the portrait too harsh? Are the iinea-
rrll.
We've not met-inon a1ni=-it. cannot be
you
1oi 10Th St, Baltimore.
POIITIC man desiring to
serve the country. in any capacity in
EARL GOODWIN.
P0LITICIAN-one who makes a study
OF matters Of state and economies and
uses know ledge thus gained TO secure
the good will and political preferment
Of the people. W. r. RUGGLES.
POLITICIAN-A person, generally
man who is we'll versed in law. He
may use his intelligence, cleverness
and influence 10 secure for himself, in
his own crafty and cunning way. a
position. which solely grati6es his
financial ambition.
"NERNON. l. DANSBERGER.
'IlI6 New York avenue northwest.
PDLITICItN-N han with unconquer-
the longest and most eloquent tongue.
in all one who is friend 10 every
hody. MRS. J. ". DUNBAR.
Haymarket, Va.
POLITICIAS-A person who may fool
some of the people all the time and
sll the people some of the time. but
NO cannot fool all the people all the
time. ,SALLIE BODWELL SMITH.
POLITICIAN-A person who acquires
leadership in politics through his
knowledge Of psychology. his mastery
Of rhetoric and Oratory. or his under
landing OF the strategy OF finance; q
socialist. a fanatic a capitalist "A hu-
man yultu~e. the embryo statesman.
l.. +. NJ.
Soldiers Home
POLiTICItS-N person who seeks TO
rUntyo the public affairs of A COM
nUnitl. state. or a nation, from
either personal or patriotic motives.
WILLIS 3. ROBINSON.
POLITICItN-A person who runs for
office as long as he can get a nomina-
zion, then. if not elected. gets him
self appointed to something: after the
appointment he goes on the Chau-
Iauqua circuit