The Washington times., 1913-10-18
Some Definitions of Politician
Here are some of the definitions of "What Is Pol
iican? received before Thursday at which time the
contest closed. The award will be announced tomorrow

POLlTICIAN-one versed in the
science and art of government, ard
who. with sagacity and discernment
In matters OF public policy for the
advancement OF narrow or selfish ends,
advocates political measures of partial
utility rather than such as are de-
signed to contribute to the greatest
good of the commonwealth.
E.. NC
POLITICIAN-One who is interested
in politics c. L. HERBERT.
POLITICIAN-An expert, who, know
ing the needs and demands of the
people, seizes every opportunity to ex-
press himself as in favor Of each and
every one of these demands.
]. T. OFFERLE.
POLITICIAN-O \ leader of a
political party; boss of the machine;
a promoter Of his party's and his own
interests; 4 lobbyist. ~ One who
studies and practices political gov
ernmsnt; a diplomatist; a statesman.
C. L. TEAGUE.
POLITICIAN-One who acts from pol
icy as against principle.
EMMANUEL SMITH.
POLITICIAN-One who has lots of
hard work in store, but can't seem
to make the people realize he is
doing his best to please them. One
that can't please the whole country
Al OaAN Nay D. ID ~ L.
P0LITICIAN-A man with an elastic
conscience. MOB.
POLITICIAN-One whose conscience
is not a handicap in the race of
politics ZIP"
POLITICIAN-One who makes the
other fellow believe he has received
just what he wanted. A. E. S.
PoLITICIAN-One who may or may
not hold public office but who has
the nniifir2l wplfare he 10
at heart (9 One who holds. or desires
to hold, public office for personal
gain, while pretending to serve the
people. G. V WEIKERT
POLITICIAN-One who. skilled in
politics, resorts to any methods, good
or bad, to accomplish his aims and
fulfill his desires and promises.
Respectfully.
B. MICHAELSON.
POLITICIAN "A statesman who
would rather be President than right.
JUDAS"
POLITICIAN - Primarily, a person
engaged in politics. Present ac-
cepted meaning, an artful, ingenious
and INSCRIPTIONS political schemer
and manipulator; generally rercen-
ary, placing self-interest above pub
lie veal; spokesman, trickster.
Figuratively. political wire-work-
er. Misnomer, statesman. These
words are not synonymous. A
statesman" is a wise. prudent and
sagacious person. learned in state
craft, whose energies are directed
Tor the public veal. to whom poli- |
tics are merely Incidental Com
parison: The mental impression
made when we hear OF n person |
spoken of as Statesman" and an
other spoken of as a politician" is
the true needle of discrimina ton
the former bears the earmarkr of |
probity, the latter the brand of Cain
JOHN W MORRISON. |
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RDLIIICIAN-A man who would BE- !
an honor to his country. He must |
be Nersed in the science of govern
-ment, q true representative of his
people. In the strife and battle for
the welfare Of his constituents, his |
endurance must be unbounded and |
ms courage undaunted. He must |
nave humanity and largcness of !
soul. and by his bercvolerce and !,
Justice serve his people. He must !
Dc grand. heroic figure the center
OF all hope. and toward him should |
ne turned the ewes and hearts of all |
those who love their country.
FLORENCE MARIE GIROTARD
i"LfT1tIaN-Oac who. for the COM
Pensauon OF money, honor. or power,
deyotes him or herself to the science !
ana practice of government and Iegis- I
Iauon. JAMES NJ. WOODWARD.
PoLifICIAN-One skilled in intrigue
OF uickery. who for selfish motives at
Ieihpts 10 convince the public that he,
or those whom he advocates. are best
Ht'ed TO govern or hold office
WALTER VAN SwERINGEN,
PoLITIC1AS-A distinctive American
tEpe that engages, as profession or
aayocatlon. in active party service.
with the object of participating in or
controlling public offices, public con-
tracts, or legislat:o often. in his
earlier days, a sincere believer in his
party principles
CHARLES r. PIERCE.
POLITICiAN-A man Of artifice o.
cunning ''One who is versed or ex-
perenced In the science of politics. or
tbe art ot governing" "a party man
The politician whose very essence
Hes IN this. that he is a person ready
70 DO ANYTHING that he apprehends for
GEORGE OLSEN.
POLI1ICIAN-One who has made a
study of thescicnce of government
MRS MARGARET HUGHES.
P0LITICIAN-One who by honest or
dishonest methods. seeks to obtain
personal or factional benefit from the
development of public affairs.
D. J. MCMAHON.
seeks to influence the suffrage or voice
Of others, as in elections for public
Office or In church. lodge, society, cor
poration, convention, and legislative
tom. each OF a number Of persons has
q voice in the proceedings.
II. J. ZIMMERMAN.
man you will trv TO
grab mine sections of public land for
self and family" and when caught in
the act, swear he never thought Of
such an atrocious action. They stand