The Washington times., 1913-10-18

high until caught Their ambition
leans to bunk and ballots.
JOHN TILLMAN.
POLIrICIAN-One who makes 4 study
of the science of government, and
seeks an active part in its administra-
ton from selfish rather than patri-
otto motives. J. H. BITTER. d.
POLITICIAN One versed in the
theory or science of government and
the art of governing.
One who engages in the conduct Of
public affairs in a business or profess
sion.
A shrewd schemer, a crafty plotter or
intriguer. MEL ENYAW.
POIITICIAN-A receiver of personal
or gain otherwise for assisting in the
affairs of the people, state or Gov
ernment in their friendship for econo-
mixing, methods of administrations.
morals, distributing. maintain. re-
est methods to voting, and capacity in
officials and praise to the attributes of
man and not to the bestower of these.
STEPHEN COMFY.
POLTTICIAN-A worldly wise person.
shrewd. we'll versed in the science Of
government and ingenious in devising
and pursuing any scheme.
H. DINOWITZER,
POIITiCIAN-A citizen, inferior to a
statesman, either honest and pa
trtotic or selfish and corrupt, who
takes an active interest and part in
politics b. membership in political or
Sanizations or otherwise, and uses his
influence in the SELECTION of pubic
Officials an1 the adoption OF puDIic
laws. W. A. GREER.
POLITICIAN-A would-be statesman
in state of doubtful eso!utlon.
POLLY-TICIAN.
P0LITICIAN-One who is interested
in political matters, either for the
common good or for his own selfiesh
interests statesman. J.. Z. S.
early 1894 | heard
Robert G. Ingersoll deliver his lecture
on the subject of Abraham Lincoln"
in which he made Use of the following
language to define the difference be-
tween a politician and a statesman,
namely: "A politician is always want
ing to know what the people will do
for him, but a statesman is always
wanting to know what he can do for
the people" o. T. D.
PoLITICIAN-A worker in the busi-
ness department of statecraft.
II. c. c.
POLITICIAN-Genera speaking, is
one who is a good mixer, one with
that broad smile and glad hand for
everyone whom he meets, even his
enemies. Concerning the Govern
ment, he is one who tries to persuade
his friends and the public in general
to vote the way he thinks best, prom
ising all in return any favor they may
ask, even impossibilities. but after
election knows or cares to remember
any except those whom he can use.
r. B. NJ.
versed in politics.
Mrs. /. V. WILLIAMS.
who interests nim-
self in and tries to control elections.
He may be either good man and
public spirited, or a bad man and very
selfish. T. II. B.
who works for the
best interest of his party, his State,
and his government person who
favors wealth, corn, and crown. One
who depends on The number.
who can turn the
rough into smoothness without loss to
either NJ O. A
POLITICIAN-Society's greatest Grim
nal. II. o. YARDLEY.
party ievisinS AMI
pursuing measures adopted to promote
the public welfare. Sagacious in adopt !
ing means to the end whether good or
evil. Making calculations on matters
relating 10 a nation, Its revenues, |
value of lands and effects, produce of
lands or manufactures, population |
etc. For the preservation Of its safety |
peace, and prosperity. ComprehcndinG |
the defense OF its existence and rights |
against foreign CONTROL. One familiar !
with the science OF government and |
the art of governing: and devoted TO
politics and contestant for party or |
for power. A. NJ. NOBLE.
definition Of a I.oli. |
tlcian is a man OF brains, who knows /
how to use them either for his own
benefit or for his countrys and some |
times both. BENZ. WEINBERG.
who Influences or |
attempts to influence politics by means
other than the ca sting OF his ballot
GEORGE JOHNSON.
who. for better or
worse, exercises a greater influence on
the politics of his time than does the
average man. A. R LAMB
near-statesnan one
who makes a business of politics;
popularity. an adroit and Inscriptions
person in public life for selfish pur-
poses. NJ K McB
true. honest oolitI-
clan. Must be wise and prudent; make
no promises, but serve his state and |
people as did Lincoln. What we need /
at the present time are men Of Wash
ington and Lincoln type. Then we
would have a politician who would do |
all for welfare Of the people and
country. NJ. S. DOWNES.
vendor Of hot air.
not necessarily of great education, but
usually one who masquerades as II
representative Of the common people"
One holding a political position with
out no other means of support, and
whose expenses are in excess of his
salary, yet mysteriously accumulates
wealth.
'olittcian-Is the guy that put poll-tax
(politics) on the bum.
NJ. J. O'CoNNoR.
politics. L. v. S.