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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
THE OPEN FORUM
Homo Influence on Voting

To the Editor: l am quoted in your
paper as saying. Women will vote as
their husbands do"
l did say that I thought women gen.
eraTly would be greatly influenced by
their husbands in national affairs, but
that in municipal politics and all mat
tiers that directly concerned the home
and the welfare of the children, both
morally and physically. that the hus-
bands vote would. in most instances, be
controlled by the wife's opinion, because
of her better information
That one OF the greatest benefits to
be derived from equal suffrage Is that
the whole family will discuss political
questions, and thereby all will become
much better informed concerning the
same, and I believe it is an admitted
fact that ignorance of and Indifference
to political questions is the greatest
menace to popular government.
Quite a number of prominent Califor-
MIA LAWYERS have told me that they were
studying politics more thoroughly than
thew had before because their wives and
daughters were seeking advice and in
formation from them as to national
politics.
That is the basis of my opinion; that
the new voters will be largely infiu-
enced by the national politics Of their
husbands AMI fathers. Women register
ed as Republicans or Democrats with
out much regard as to their husbands
registration. but as to how they voted.
of courze, 1 have no information.
MRS. T. v. SPENCER tof California;.
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Trials of a President.

1t is undeniably hard work for a
President to shake hands during his
tenure of office with scores, of thou
sands of persons. Yet the traditional
handshake of polite society would be
harmless were it not for that consid-
cradle number of men whose strong
emotions lie chiefly in their fingers.
Have you ever had the questionable
pleasure of meeting those who are so
delighted to see you that they grasp
your hand and give it a squeeze strong
enough and hard enough to crack a
walnut? Some warm-hearted and mus
cular men have grasp that can crush
bones, and that have crushed them.
Such persons ought to be kept away
from Presidents, for not all of these
high dignitaries can do what President
Grant did, who grabbed the proffered
hand first with an "earnestness" that
spelled safety to the Executive.
Advantages or dangers of the official
handshake may be summed up like this /,
The advantage is in the daring grip of
the aggressor (or had We better say
offender); the danger with him who
is on the defensive and allows himself
to be gripped. 1t requires stratagem
and skill to keep this up for an hour
or longer. On New Years Day Mr..
Taft Sustained" lido you know of a
better worldly 1852 handshakes. We
have heard it stated in a semi-oficial,
way that fully $500 of the shakers"
tried to disable his hand to such an
extent that next day his right hand
was swollen; We are surprised that
it was not crushed or paralyzed.
As a preventive for such a possible
calamity we like the suggestion ex-
pressed in a certain quarter that Mai.
Rhoads. or another of the Presidents
aids, shake the hand of every one in
the line, as test, and that whenever
he encounters one whose grasp shows
that he has. designs upon the President
to turn the man over TO a guard TO
be sent home. Should this handshake
testing aid tire, another to take his
place. This would save annoyance and
pain to the President.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

settle the dispute once for all, each
power gives way enough to permit an
agreement on the questions to be sub
mitted to the tribunal, and the case
is submitted and decided. Sometimes
the verdict is unsatisfactory to one
litigant, as Canada was furious at the
outcome of the Alaskan boundary
award. More often both are satisfied,
as in the North Atlantic fisheries arbi-
tration. But in practically all in
stances there is relief that the ques-
ton, however settled, is settled.
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From Indigo.
Ambitious Golfers.

How many golfers would care to send
a ball over the weathercock Of st. Giles.
Edinburgh? 1t has been done, however.
In virtue Of bet Of 17ss. Mr.. Scales Of
Leith and Mr.. Smellie, printer, were
selected to perform the curious feat o.
driving a ball from the southeast corner
of Parliament Square over the weather
cock of the famous church Q61 feet from
the base of the building). They were
allowed the use of six balls each. These
all went considerably higher than the
vane, and were found in the advocates
close. on the north side Of the High
Street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
shoMing the Good..

A novel mode or advertising for a wife
has Peen adopted by an inhabitant of a
provincial town in England. A photo
graph of the gentleman is placed in the
window OF shop-keeper. and under
meath is the following notice: Wanted;
a female companion to the above. Apply
at this office"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
Queenslnnd's Rife Fish.

There is said to exist in the waters OF
Northern Queensland a fish measuring
about ten inches in length and averag-
ing a pound and a half in weight, which
possesses the remarkable power Of
shooting its prey.
The rifle fish," as IT is called, is al
legged to swim leisurely about the stream
a few inches below the surface. on the
lookout for flies and other insects that
settle on the floating leaves and twigs or
on the surface of the water plants.
When the rifle fish, gets close enough
for the purpose, 1t discharges at its
victim tiny jet or ball Of water. which.
II shot straight, knock the prey into
the stream. where It is instantly gath
cred in by the shooter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

Maryland. My Maryland" is no longer
popular with autoists. When village
officers join hands to make it unpleasant
for the chauffeur who Is unfortunate
enough to have to go through their baili-
wick. It is about time for the State to
put out a restraining hand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

This being the case, what OF the
future? Senator Bailey settles the ques-
ton very emphatically in his own mind
by asserting that if the Democratic
party gives the country safe and sane
administration the Republican party
will disintegrate, leaving the Democrats
and the Rooseveltians to struggle
against each other 1t is difficult to
follow his reasoning. He overlooks
entirely the fact that the economic and
financial policies of the Democratic and
Republican parties are Numerically op-
posed to each other, and that either
one or the other is wrong. 1t may be
that the Republican principle of pro-
lection has developed monopolies and
trusts, with the accumulation of enor-
nous fortunes. but certainly no one
can doubt that under protection the
entire nation has prospered, while the
Democratic policy of tariff for reve-
nue only has inevitably brought dis
tress. If Senator Bailey means by a
safe and sane Democratic administra-
ton a complete disregard of the dec
laration in the Baltimore platform that
protection is unconstitutional, there
might be some foundation for his re-
mark. 1t is difficult to see, however,
how the Democrats can consistently
pass a tariff bill which contains even
a vestige of protection.
If, as is more likely to be the case,
the Democrats play havoc with the
tariff and distress ensues, the country
will turn from it to the Republican
party, provided that organization is re-
generated. 1t must recognize in some
degree the prevailing sentiment toward
larger degree of popular control. 1t
must relieve itself of the charge that
il is the friend of special interests. 1t
must act with courage toward the mo-
nopolistic corporations that in the past
have prospered through defiance of the
law and at the expense of the people
1t must seek to regulate and control
these corporations, and especially it
must set its face against the issuance
of stock which does not represent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
THE POLITICAL SITUATION

Senator Bailey's earnest protest
against the political tendencies of the
times voiced the sentiments of a very
large number of the American people
who have no sympathy with the trend
toward experimental government. His
speech should, and undoubtedly will,
receive wide publicity. Whether it will
be effective in checking the new move
nent is another question.
Senator Bailey undoubtedly is cor
rect in asserting that the founders of
this republic, in their wisdom, decided
against direct government. They had
before them the failures of direct de-
mocracies, which was the basis of the
ancient republics, and they could not,
in the very nature of things, establish
even a limited monarchy. The plan
OF representative government which
they evolved, came as an inspiration.
1t was discovery in political economy
and the wonder is that the details OF
the plan reached such perfection The
government. as they established it, has
not only endured, but it has reached
degree of wealth and power which its
founders could not possibly have fore
seen, while it has served as a pattern
for all free peoples. We have now
reached period in Our history, how
ever. when there is a demand for a
change, stimulated largely by dems
gogues who are both ambitious and
selfish.
1t is easy to arouse a clamor by an
appeal to popular prejudice. Under the
guise of giving more power to the peo-
pie, INSCRIPTIONS men find it easy to
advance their own fortunes. They
usurp the places OF former leaders and
care not how injurious MAY be the
ultimate effect of their actions, pro-
vided that they gain some immediate
profit This is really the story in 4
nutshell of the so-called Progressive
movement. 1t appeals to the people
because it gives them more power, and
they are led by men who take ad-
vantage of this fact 1t must be ad-
mitted, however, that the more power
the people receive the more they want.
This means that what has thus far
been obtained in the direction of the
initiative, referendum, and recall will
not be yielded without struggle. On
the contrary, these new ideas are likely
TO spread over a larger territory, so
that presently the country is apt to
find itself sailing upon an uncharted
sea, entirely outside of the safe harbor
in which it has safely rested for more
than century.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

and headlines than many a city OF half
"A mi lioa.
CHARLESTON is quaint and beautiful
Southern town with rare old churches
end houses, handsome palmetto avenues.
the manners Of two centuries ago. the
pride of two SPANS boiled down into
enc, the temper OF a stick of dynamite
and the spirit of eternal truth which al
ways bounces when 1t 10 crushed TO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
NATIONAL AIRS.

The Scotchman sings no modern rags.
He makes the echoes fly
Arousing all the rocks and crass
With Coming Thro' the Rye.
The Russian knows the vocal biz
And likewise sings with vim.
But Coming Thro' the Vodka Is
The favorite with him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

earth. 1t has been burned down. shot
down. tipped over and buried under
weeds from three years blockade. But
in spite OF all these things II has always
risen again with both fists doubled. II
Is the slowest growing OF all American
cities. but II doesn't have to grow. 1t
was born big. II Charleston had 100. 0oo
people II would run all over the South
Copyright is13 By George Mathew AdamS)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
4 Country Place.

Now this country place is improved
with asphalt streets. electric lights, and
brick walks" ..
you don't understand. I'm looking
for a country place that Is improved
with some turf, a lake. perhaps, and
few trees"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

Uncle Sam is rather deliberate on occa-
sions. but he is pretty sure. still that
does not make the conduct Of William
Rockefeller any the less disgraceful
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
An Excellent Device.

From Judge. -"
An excellent device against slipping on
your front-door steps these icy mornings
is to cover them from top to bottom with
your last summers sofa cushions. These
suitably placed will prevent your falling
and chipping the brownstone or granite
steps with the back Of your celluloid
collar.
From Indigo.
The Nemesis, of the coal man apparent
ly is the weather man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

Portuguese people are "agin the gov
eminent" Out goes the monarchy
Now the cry is Down with those in
powerr'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

History shows what Ireland thought of
informers. Maryland is due to show what
she thinks of Hyattsville spoilers"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

Automobile owners should put red
lights on every road leading into Hyatts-
vile, Md. Danger! .r
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
Somewhat.

A desperate who helped kill a judge
on the bench. and all the court officials,
was visited the other day by an evange-
list. The desperate says that. after ma
ture reflection, he thinks he did wrong.
We ourselves think that he was. highly
indiscreet, to say the least.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

Inasmuch Mission. Philadelphia, uses
an auto truck to convey its missionaries
about the city.
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money actually invested, 1t must con-
tinue the work which already has been
accomplished along the lines of better
ing social conditions. If it does these
things under wise leadership, and if il
also preserves the integrity of the Con-
stitution and the system of government,
which has proven so successful, it can
not disintegrate. It has record OF
which it may be proud, and it has a
programmes for the future which will
more than Justify its continued ex-
istence.
The. future will bring two parties,
the conservative and the progressive.
Senator Bailey believes that the Dem
ocrats, with certain number of Re-
publicans, will constitute the first, and
the Rooseveltians and the Debsites will
compose the second. 1t would be
easier to agree with him if the DEM
ocrats were, as whole, of a conserv-
alive frame of mind. The opposite is
true. There was a time when the
Democratic party was the really con-
sentative party in this country, but
since 1896 this has not been the case.
1t was the Democratic party under
Bryan which espoused all the radical
propositions of the Populists, and to-
day Senator Bailey stands practically
alone in his position. As matter of
fact, he can hardly be accounted a
Democrat in the current acceptation of
the term. He denounces the principles
for which his party stands He is in
antagonism to nearly every declara-
ton in, his party platform. The Demo-
cratic party of to-day has drifted far
away from the tenets which made it a
great organization in the past. This is
the reason why it does not command
a majority of the votes cast at Pres
idential election.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

casually mentioning what her father is
worth.
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Most Of the Time.

DO YOU think of me all the time?
demanded the bride.
Not absolutely all the time" admitted
| the bridegroom. when I'm at the once
| think of business, and when I'm cross
ing streets 1 think of the pesky automo-
biIes"
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This Weeks Mail.

Now come the bills and blotters'
The blotters and the duns.
The postmen rave; I guess / have
About eleven tons.
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Political Education
." Aim of Women
j. OF Democracy

Continued from Page One.
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January 5, 1535.-Henry VIII Is threat
ened with Jail for being shy on two
patches of alimony.
January 5, 15s9.-Serious quarrel be-
tween Bacon and Shakespeare as to who
shall strap on Queen Elizabeth's skates.
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WAY of the World.

shes been very busy telling me how
to rear my baby"
"Well?"
But she got into perfect panic when
I asked her to take care of the child for
a couple of DAYS. You know l was sud-
denly called out of town"
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A Girls Gratitude.

81 gave up smoking to please her.
Good"
"And drinking"
"Well?'
Now she says she finds me very un
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

No one can read the history of the
United States without becoming con-
WINGED of the fact that this is neither
radical nor a free trade nation.
Herein Is the hope of the Republican
party. 1t stands for conservatism and
protection. 1t must not, however, be
extreme in its devotion 10 either prin-
ciple. 1t must proceed along progress
sive lines as far as is consistent with
constitutional government and without
invading the domain OF socialism, and
it must not grant unnecessary and ex-
tortionate protection. Its leaders, or
the men who will lead it in the future.
must have learned lesson. Instead of
being discouraged by defeat they must
realize that events are shaping them
selves so as to make their party the
nucleus OF one OF the two great polit-
ical organizations in the future, pro-
vided, of course, that the Democratic
policy concerning the tariff seriously
affects business conditions, so as to
produce a feeling of real dissatisfaction
in the country, and that the Republic
can leaders have the wisdom to promise
that the errors committed in the past
will not be committed in the future.
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1t also must be remembered that
it is much easier to criticise than to
perform. During the next four years
it will be the Democratic party which
will be in the fiery furnace. If it can
come forth unscathed it will unques-
tionably be continued in power. Its
future is in its own hands. Its Presi-
dent will find himself confronted with
the most serious problems OF the times
and if he and his party can solve
them wisely and harmoniously, the Re-
publican party will have battle royal
on its hands four years hence. There
is a vast difference between this situa-
ton. however, and the complete disin-
tegration which Senator Bailey pre-
diets. The gathering in New York
last night was ample evidence that
there still is life and enthusiasm in
the Republican party. The fact re-
mains, however, that while it has a
future it cannot expect to regain con-
troll of power until it purges itself OF
the elements which so plainly have
contributed to its defeat 1t must show
that it is not dominated by selfish in
terests, and that it is actuated by high
ideals. The American people are SEN
timental to high degree, and a very
large proportion of Roosevelt's strength
lies in the recognition of this character
istic. He appeals to the sentimental
side and finds it effective The Re-
publican party must do likewise. Its
line of conduct for the future is thus
easily distinguishable. If it will take
advantage of its opportunity and i'm
press upon the country that it has
vitality as well as conservatism, that it
is concerned in human welfare as well
as in material prosperity, and that it
has neither outlived its usefulness nor
been swallowed up by Mammon, Sem
ator Bailey's prediction will come to
naught.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31

Plenty Of Cow Peas and Millet
at Hoods.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31
First Published July ~, 1851
Notice Of App0iRlmOHl-
E1oOnfOE.

State of Kansas, County Of Cherokee 90.
In the matter Of the estate Of Maria Bis.
chOfsbeFgeF late Of Cherokee County. Kan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31
The Biz Raxfer Reunion

The ,2nd annual reunion Of the surviv.
ors of the Union army Of the Civil War
will be held at Baxter Springs, Kansas.
August IS to 30, and the management Is
making every effort to make It a big At.
fair. Everything calculated to make the
meeting Of the old veterans pleasant will
be provided, and the very best Of enter.
tainment will be furnished them.
There will be big lot of campers this
year, and as camp ground is free, parties
wanting a space reserved should address
Chas. L. Smith. Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31
For Sale.

1913 Model, Motor Cycles and
Motor Boats at bargain prices,
all makes, brand new machines,
on easy monthly payment plan.
Get our proposition before buy.
ing or you will regret it, also
bargains in used Motor Cycles.
Write US today. Enclose stamp
for reply.
Address Lock Box II,
Trenton, Mich.
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Own Your Home.

have some choice lots in the
Omaha addition which / will sell
very cheap, and you need not
pay all cash, either. You can
make a reasonable payment and
have time on the balance without
giving a mortgage.
Get a home of your own. Stop
paying rent. Come in, look over
the map, pick out what you want
and will make you a deal.
Chas. L. Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31
First published July ., 1870.
Notice Of Appointments Guardian

State of Kansas, County of Cherokee. %
In the matter Of the estate Of Alawan-
IA Treat, of Cherokee county, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given that on the nth
day of June, A. ID. 1913, the under
signed was. by the Probate Court Of Cher.
olEee County, Kansas, duly appointed aud
qualified as guardian Of theestate Of Ala
mhnza Treat, insane, of Cherokee county
All persons interested In said estate
will take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
II. &. ROWLAND, Guardian.
Grant WaRRoneF, Atty for Guardian.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31
Want a Home?

We will sell you a nice home,
four-room house, cistern, stable,
fruit, $50 K 142 feet of ground,
close in, for only $3.50. $3.50
cash will handle the deal, and
you need not give mortgage for
the difference. You can arrange
easy payments. Call at this of.
fee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31

You can buy the best American
BALE TIES at Hoods as cheap
as you can anywhere, and be sure
Of getting full weight and full
length. Why take a chance on
any other brand? ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31

You can buy tho best
American BALE TIES At
Hoods as cheap as you can
anywhere, and b0 sure Of
getting full weight and full
length. Why take q chance
on any other brandt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31

Dysentery is always serious
and often a dangerous disease,
but it can be cured. Chamber
laiu's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hOea Remedy has cured it even
when malignant and epidemic.
For sale BY all dealers. Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31
Notice to Water
Consumers.

Notice is hereby given that
any persons found using water
for sprinkling or irrigation pur-
poses without permission of the
company, will be cut off without
further notice. This action is
made necessary in order to pro-
tect such of our customers as pay
for the water they use.
Baxter Springs Electric Light
and Water Company.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-07-31

Buy it now. Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy is almost certain to be
needed before summer is over.
Buy it now and be prepared for
such an emergency. For sale by
all dealers. Adv.