The Washington times., 1913-10-15

position. and study of the polity, is
well Hersed in all political matters af-
fecting or pertaining to said federal,
state, or municipal government.
X w. SHEPPARD.
foLlTlCIAN-An honest man-until
investigated. Gee TOM CULHANE.
POLITICIAN-One whose words and
deeds emanate from a sort of busi-
ness keenness, sincerity seldom being
factor: one who let's self dominate
every line of action. but who has so
polished the rough places of his per-
sonaiity as to almost preclude a possi-
billty or suggestion that he is not
working for the people," one who
plays politics" to win, educating his
conscience to the personal advantages
OF the moment, in contrast to the pur-
pose of the statesman, who has as
his motto, My country, It's of thee"
J. NJ II.
POLITICIAN-A dude. an old rag.
which can be used over and over until
worn out. s. c. ROCKWELL.
80 Pear st. Cumberland. Md.
PoLTFICIAN-One who devotes his
time and energies to politics for
profit. He must lie 4 leader of men.
either by brain or Drawn. and have
the faculty of adjusting public ques-
tons to his own advantage as oc-
casion arises. He must POSSESS the
confidence of his followers so as TO
influence and control their votes on
any giveE occasion and see that the
fruits of victory are equally distrih-
ute6 among them this insuriny their
continued loyalty. Must be known
. among his followers as man with
strength OF character and who meets
his political obligations promptly
Not necessarily dishonest.
]. NJ WHEATLEY.
POLITICIAN-A politician is one who
knows men, how to combine and
utilize them for purposes of advance
ment OF public interest in general,
and also specially for his own indi-
vldual measures. He might be term
ed statesman in a more CONSTRUCTED
and less altruistic sphere of activ-
tiles. MARGARET II. ANDREWS.
POLlTI(lAN-Cne who has an ak
to grind through assent of the public.
such action may, or may not be. to
the interests of said public. T. Y.
POLITICIAN
(Time of Yankee DoodIel
A Politician Is a man who uses all his
friends, sir,
To help him feather up his nest. and
further his own ends, sir;
It's heads l win and tails You lose.
with aces UP his sleeve, sir.
And this is what l think he is-now
what do you believe, sir?
Henry Cabot. Uncle Joe, but what's
the use of tryin',
If 1 told you half l know they'd all
"OLD MAN INQUEST"
POLITICIAN-A very close student
of human nature. who knows in ad-
vance of the people themselves just
what they think and want and how
they want it; who by his foresight
help mold the policies of the corn-
try, State or nation. G. B. H.
POLITICIAN-A man of rare analyti-
cal ability and synthetic power. who
is peculiarly fitted to participate in
national legislation. II. j.
POLITICIAN-One pressed with dead
ly fumes of public affairs. who
stretches his financial and municipal
skin until he blows up, or puffs him
loses the sight Of God for the almighty
dollar. r. ]. II.
POLITICIAN-A leader of men; one
who serves many while serving him.
self: like the poor, he will be with us
always. E. s. WHITTEMORE.
who seeks honor,
renown, or preferment in the various
fields of political activities.
j. PARKER NAUGLE.
One who practices
the art of politics or craftsmanship.
90 One who makes a selfish or other
wise unworthy use of the arts OF
politics. c. B. McALISTER.
who IS wholly
versed and vitality interested in furth-
ering political measures that tend TO
strengthen the stability and integrity
of national or civil government.
MRS. GERRIT SMITH.
13S Maryland avenue.
One who Is a cum
ming, artful. schemer. ready 10 do any
thing that he apprehends to his ad-
vantage: spokesman. >. One who
oil 70 iS 1Nv fr1-
terested, in politics; a party man. ,.
One eminent for political ability.
versed, or experienced in the science
of politics; a statesman.
G. A. BANNIsTER.
Vienna. Va.
P0LITICiAN--A person who success
DAVID Q. MCCARTHY.
592 Sanford avenue.
Flushing. y. Y.
who uThcIds and
works for the public party in which
he believes and has placed his faith
as the right and best form of govern
ment for the people and the country's
prosperity and honor. r. McR
Clarendon, Va.
PGLITICIAN-One who studies men
rather than measures and Is skilled
in the art, rather than the science of
government. He may be good or bad
according to his ability or character.
but policy rather than principle con-
trolls his actions.
J. THOs. CLARKE.
POLTEICIAN-A counselor or instruc-
tor, statesman. a herdsman or king
of men. JAY BEE.
one who successfully
maintains leadership by virtue OF a
wonderful personality or superior
mental acumen. W. \. MCDD.
who advocates the
welfare OF the people in order to ben
eft SELF. r. l.. PILE.
POLITICIAN-A political boss.
F. ]. TIERNEY.
distorted imitation
of a st Itesman. o. SPATES.
TOLITICIAN-One who feeds n the
public crib. and ninety-nine times cut
of one hupdred with no consciousness
of the fact that il is repleniShed either
directly or indirectly by the sweat of
the toiIers' brow. r K. s,
l4i4 w street northwest.
POLITICItN-A man who advocates
government on certain suitable lines,
and the champion of his party.
JOHN PLUNkETT.
engaged actively
in politics for his own. anOthers,
political partys or the government 5
interests: one shrewd in solving politi-
cal problems. or directing or executing
political movements.
V. T. DAVIS.
405 street northeast.
POLITICIAN citizen. whether in
or out of public office who has a more
or less clear conception Of the true
relation betn cen society and the gov
r,,r,ant and who takes an active in