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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17

have positive ideas on the cityS big
gest fake. The answers to the fake
contest are pouring in. Here are
some for today: -
By Warren o. Ferret, 3745r In
diana av.: 1, United Charities; 2,
Morals Squad; 8, Publishers Assn.
Here's what Jas. Stark, 126 w.
Erie, says: what is the greatest
fake in Chicago? The greatest
church, of course. Give us something
easy. It's 10 to 1 shot that you're
no fake if you print this"
James Mcclure, 125 Throop St,
says that zone of the greatest fakes
that see is the safety first signs
on high-powered autos that are driv-
en- by speed maniacs."
A man, who doesn't wish his name
known, submits this:
do you invite an explanation Of
the answer as well as naming the
Biggest Graft?
"The first, second and third biggest
graft in Chicago are The One and
only Corporation Soul of the state
of Illinois, its Agents and Dependent
cies.
- Through tax exemption and i'm
munity from inspection of its &C
counts it can collect from innumer-
able sources, giving nothing in COM
pensation; deposit these vast funds
in our different banks, exerting an in
f1uence for it's own needs; invest
through dummy stockholders in
our chief public utilities corporations
to the extent of an invisible control
contrary to public policy; invest in
real estate in our best buys and hold
through an agent for rise in value or
a sale to our public school boards,
who knows, and last, but not least,
control economically our public life
to its own profit and our stagnation. |
Its agents can be in politics, cor
railing our chief industries, National
DiCoI1if nfo in IohOr unions aS the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17

to undermine our public school sys-
tenn; work to control equal suffrage;
Systematically boycott it's adver-
saries and generally be public det-
riment through lack of public inspec-
ton.
Its dependencies can be, for all we
know, paying institutions, sweat
shops, laundries, etc., procuring the
signatures of our biggest bankers to
begging letters with no assurance but
their word that they are in need do
receive public moneys at present for
their care of charge committed to
them by our courts and yet are ex-
empt from taX-of any Sort-eXempt
from inspection exempt from in
come tax and are or is the biggest
graft in Chicago and the chief cities
of this nation"
Here's what ]. Ruhwedel thinks:
1, Trust Press; 2, Morals Squad; 8,
United Charities.
]. Rehcodsdies believes handling of
the unemployed problem is the big
gest fake. Here's why: "The unem-
ployed committee which consists of
our big philanthropists, it seems to
me, are absolutely unable to do a
thing for the unemployed because it
is against their interests. By having
the army of unemployed they can
keep their workers down and pay
them what they (the board) please.
Just think of it! A committee of men
to help the poor workers are the big
gest labor exploiters.
"They are simply committee to
get free advertisement in the papers
for which they are looking and which
brings them profits"
That's all for today. But they're
still coming in. Shoot along your
idea of the three greatest fakes in
Chicago.
1870
EIauan dana fionde hava diod fpono
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-17

Eleven dope fiends have died from
lack of treatment since Harrison law
went into effect, according to Coro-
ner Hoffman.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
Not Good Time for Aliens to Proifer Advice.

In the morning newspapers appear many let
tiers telling Americans what to do in this emer-
ecncy. 1t is noticeable that these letters are
signed by names common enough in Europe but
not well known in this republic. We suggest to
these aliens that they suppress themselves, crawl
into their holes and keep silent in these times that
try mems souls. This is not time or a season
when the advice of foreign persons. whether they
be naturalized or not. is desired, and it will not be
tolerated. This is time when ull-blooded Amer
leans going to have their way and their say.
Those who put foreign potentates first and the
United States second cannot be counselors of the
country. AS things stand now the man whose
lead most all of glad to follow is the Presi-
dent himself Woodrow Wilson, an American
without a cross.-Morning Telegraph
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
Italy in the War.

Austria avoid fighting Italy only by
conccding everything, absolutely and unreservedy
This She cannot do without confessing weakness,
| If not fear, on her part and that Of her ally
| Doubtless it is only matter OF day before the
two armies will be engaged. Cocrced by Ger
many Austria has given final refusal to the de-
mands which Italy has finally refused to modify;
Austria must take up the brunt of the fighting in
quarter, and Italy will prove formidable
foe.
However much the American people NAV be
disposed to criticse the course of Italy's diplo-
mats and statesmen, they can hardly withhold
their sympathies from the Italian popuacc. 1t
is their own war. and even while their Parliament
and their ministers may have had legitimate
reasons for prolonging diplomacy and staving
off hostilties. it the voice OF the people sound
ed weeks ago that made war inevitable The
craftsmanship OF the government leaders may have
been lofty and efficient, but they appear at dis
advantage before tho world as bargainers for a
price for peace. The clamor OF the people
tor the taking up OF arms may have justified con-
dcmnation from humane standpoint as we'll as
from that of cxpediency. but theirs must be the
role of courageous patriots. too proud to idly
watch the world-struggle upon whose finish hinges
their fate. The Italian people go joyously to bat
tie for country and for home. Those who have
had the shaping of their destinies shirked for the
nation its obligations of the Triple Alliance
and the day of victory for Germany and Austria
over the allies would be black one for Italy The
allies may win. but the Italians will not take
needless chances; they chose war on the side
where their hope of existence lies
Italy, to safeguard her interests after the war.
made heavy territorial demands as the price of
continued neutrality. which Germany bade Aus
tria refuse. Certainly it appeared too big prize
for any nation to claim without striking blow
in world war; but now Italy has decided to
strike, and she will strike with her people united
And thus the ranks of the neutrals grow thin
ner.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

According to Paris dispatch in yesterdays
Sun Several important American contracts have
been cancelled because the goods delivered were
rect contrary of what was stipulated in the con-
tract. For instance, 100000 pairs of socks which
were to be 70 per cent wool and 80 per cent cot
ton. were found to be 70 per cent cotton and 80
per cent wool Thus are the fine traditions of
"army contracts" perpetuated; and thus is the
integrity of American manufacturers advertised to
the world.
Haste may feebly extenuate an occasional in
feriority of product; but it is not pleasant to
read that "of twenty-five of the largest American
houses with which the French government is
doing business only one has record of never
falling below sample" Yet such must be the rec
ord OF substantially all manufacturers if they
are to do business with anybody not actually COM
PEELED to accept their wares -
Our Latin American friends for whose trade
we are supposed to be making so eager an effort
what an invitation to do business with US is thus
sent out.-NeH York Sun
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

q ONE of the best qualities OF thu
soldier and administrator came ou
~ in Col. Spotswood in the lont
struggle to put the pirates down onc<
and for all.
Queen Anne's War had turned pirate.
into privateers snd given pause to the
stern business for a little, but 1t begar
again in desperate earnest when the wal
was over and peace concluded at Utrecht
1t was officially reported by the secre'
tary Of Pennsylvania In I'M that there
were still 1900 pirates on the coasts
making their headquarters at the Cape
Fear and at New Providence In the Ba'
hamas. and sweeping the sea as they
dared from Brazil to Newfoundland.
But the day Of their reckoning was
near at hand.
South Carolina had cleared her own
coasts for a little at the beginning OF
the century. but the robbers swarmed al
her inlets again when the Indian massa-
cres had weakened and distracted her
and the end Of the war with France set
many a rowing privatcersman free to re-
turn to piracy.
The crisis and turning point came In
the year l7ls. That year an English fleet
crossed the sea, took New Providence.
purged tho Bahamas Of piracy. and made
henceforth a stronghold there for law
and order.
That same year Stede Bonnet of Bar
BADGES. a man who had but the other
day held a majors commission In her
majesty's service. honored and of easy
fortune. but now turned pirate, as II for
pastime. was caught at the mouth of the
Cape Fear by armed ships under re-
doubtable Col. Rhett. who had driven
the French out Of Charleston Harbor
thirteen years ago. and was taken and
hanged on Charleston dock all his crew
having gone before him to the cere-
mony.
This humour OF gong a-pyratinG." 1t
was said. proceeded from a disorder in
his mind. which had been but too visible
In him some time before this wicked un-
dertaking; and which Is said to have
been occasioned by some discomforts he
found in a married state:" but the law
saw nothing OF that in what he had
done.
While Bonnet awaited his condemna-
ton. Edward Thatch. the famous
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
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il the Federal party or the AntiMa =
sonic party, especially as the political
oposition to the Masonic fraternity
was already beginning to die out.
''All sorts of names were suggested.
Thurlow Weed told me that he had
considered at one time or another a
list of twenty names Many favored
the name of the American party, but
that did not seem entirely adequate.
In England the Whg party was
then gaining renewed power and in
some of its principles it reflected the
views of Americans who were op-
posed to the Democratic party. The
word Whig was a short word, and at
last, chiefly on the recommendation of
Thurlow Weed. it was decided to name
the new opposition party the Whig
party. The choice was fortunate
one, and the Whig party became the
predominant party only six years
was elected President. The Wings
again elected President In 1S4s,
Gen. Zachary Taylor.
BY the way" continued Mr.. Clarke
"the first candidate of the newly or
ganiZed Whig party for governor of
New York was William H. Seward
who was then only a little past 30
years of age. His opponent was Will
liam l.. Marcy. who beat Seward by
about 1900 votes. but some years
later Seward, again as the candidate
for governor of the Whig party. after
that party had become thoroughly or
ganized, was successful and then be-
gan his career. which did not end
until he retired from the office of
Secretary of State at the end of the
administration of Andrew Johnson
Copyright. 1915. by T.. J. Edwards. All rights re-
erltd.t
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
Taft and Wilson.

Had Mr. Taft been member Of the Wilson
Cabinet, he could not have supported the PrcSi-
dent more heartily, shown greater confidence in
him. Fortunately the support is due, and the
confidence deserved The country, therefore, is
to be doubly congratulated. For in Mr.. Wilson
it has precisely the sort of President that it
Taft it has former President who has fairly earned
their gratitude and respect by his wise and patri
otic words in these critical days. Both men arc
bravely and conscentiously performing the duties
that their positions impose on them. A nation,
like man. ought to be able to feel a sense of
outrage and anger without at once rushing to
arms The raging in Europe ought
surely to have taught that lesson-as we be-
lievc it has.-Indianapolis News.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

The Michigan legislature yesterday adopted a
resolution pedging to President Wilson tho sup
port OF the people of the State OF Michigan in any
action he may deem necessary to maintain the
honor and integrity of our great nation" II any
other legislatures arc in session it would be a
good idea to let the President hear from them
There is qualification to the Michigan declara-
tion which without doubt expresses the national
sentiment. The Presidents note to Germany re-
ierrcd TO ANY word any act" The Michigan
resolution omitted ANY word.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Mr.. Sohwab, of the Bethlehem Steel Company
has received check for $I6 $4,000 and an order
tor 5000 more for the British armies
while II is announced that the Bethlehem works
are as well equipped krupps, and in many
departments surpass the great German plant.
Nnother answer to those who trying to make
PEOPLE believe that Great Britain is not doing her
full share in the prosecution OF the and that
this country has effective OF striking
GERMANY
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
HISTORY BUILDERS.
Where the Wing Party Got Its Name.
Written E>rrcssly for The Washington Herald
BY DIR. T.. j. EDWARDS.


In a conversation which I had some
years ago with the late Charles C. Clarke,
who for some years was assistant treas
urcr of New York State. in the early
! ifties or late forties of the past century.
and who for fifty years was associated
in most intimate personal and executive
relations with the Vanderbilt railroad
system, he told me how and why the
name Whig WIS selected for the new
party which had been organized for the
purpose of opposing the Democratic
party. which had been under the leader
ship of President Andrew Jackson and
was the predominant party in the United
States
Mr.. Clarke. while serving as assistant
treasurer and being really the executive
head of the State treasury. was brought
into intimate companionship with great
leaders. both of the Democratic party and
of the Whig party. AS he never took ac-
tive part in politics, and as it was to
him that the leaders who were sometimes
in need of money came with a view of Sc
curing advance payments on account OF
their salaries. he was able to .aintain
very friendly relations with them, and
they often impaired confidentially some
of the inside history of New York poll
tics.
said. that the name Wing was adopted
for the new opposition party. At that
time the great majority of the voters of
the United States were loyal to Andrew
Jackson and to what was then spoken of
as the Jeffersonian principle of Democ-
raCy.
Nevertheless. there was struggling op-
position here and there. some of which
was furnished by what was left of the
old Federal party. Some of II was MAIN
tanned by the antiMasonic party. Now
adays no one can understand the fierce
ness OF the opposition to the Masonic
fraternity, but it was then so strong that
political party representing the anti
Masonic view nominated William Writ
for president.
Some of the astute politicians, par
ticularly Thurlow Weed. who at that time
was beginning to gain his great power as
a political leader. were convinced that all
of these struggling elements could be
brought together into single opposition
party.
But what was such a party to be
called? All recognized that it must
have a name. 1t wouldn't do to call
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Blackboard" whom all the coast
dreaded. went a like just way to death
trapped within Ccracoke Inlet by two
stout craft sent against him out Of Vir-
ginia by Col Spotswood.
And SO. step by step. the purging went
on.
South Carolina had as capable a gov.
ernor as Virginia in Robert johnson;
and the work dono by these and like
men upon the coasts, and by the Eng.
lish ships In the West Indies. presently
wiped piracy out.
BY l1sO there was no longer anything
for ships to fear on those coasts save
the navigation acts and stress of sea
weather.
II was a long coast, anu II took a long
time to carry law lid order into every
oay and inlet. But every year brought
increase OF strength to the colonies. and
with increase of strength power to rule
their coasts as they chose.
Quee.- Anne's War over, quiet peace
descended upon tho colonies for almost
an entire generation Q7l2-I74o). Except
Tor furry of Indian warfare now and
again upon the borders. or here and
there some petty plot or sudden brawL
quiet reisned. and peaceful progress.
Anne. the Queen. died the year after
peace was signed Q7lD; and the next
year Louis XIV followed her. the great
King who had SO profoundly stirred the
politics Of Europe.s
An old generation had passed away.
and new men and new measures seemed
now to change the whole face Of affairs.
The first George took the throne. a
German. not an English prince. his heart
in Hanover: and presently the affairs OF
England fell into the hands OF Sir Rob-
ert Walpole.
Sir Robert kept his power for twenty.
ono years Q7I-l142). and conducted the
government with the shrewd, hard
headed sense and administrative capa-
city Of a steady country sauire-as il
governing we're n sort Of business. de-
manding. like other businesses, peace
and an assured and equabIe order in
affairs.
1t was a time OF growth and recupera-
tion. with much to do. but little to re-
cord.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

\ correspondent OF The Herald writes inquir-
ing: "lf you were terribly grcved over the loss
"f American lives the Lusitania why arc YOU
not equally rcjoiccd that the lives OF Americans
On board the Pennsylvania have been sparcdo" We
discover cause for rejoicing in the fact that a
hendish and unthnkable crime has not been re-
peated. We would venture to hope that a second
toul murder was not even contemplated rather
than believe that the lives OF those other Ameri-
cans on the Transylvania providcntially
spared" or saved by the thwarting of the murder
cr's plans The Herald respects its correspondents
wish that his name be not made public.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Detective William ]. Burns according to the
Philadelphia Public Ledger, has offered Mayor
Blankenburg "real information" about Philadel-
phia, the administration, the Republican organi-
zation and councilmanic followers of the spon-
sors of the resolution that provided for the
Vare-McNichol municipal investigation commits
sion. Presumably Mayor Blankenburg is not in
need of vndication Even if he is he will probably
make careful investigation to recent appraisals
OF Burns evidence before investing Burns, ac-
cording to his own announcements, is in possess
sion of inside information concerning nearly all
the crimes and mysteries which stir the coun-
try at intervals. but unfortunately for him he has
not recently been able to convince judge or a
iuy.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

leans that used to meet abroad.
Nearly all were dissatisfied and were longing
to return home, even those who were transient
visitors.
Unhappest of all were the Americans tied down
| to business there. Often they expressed bitter
ness over their fate. When they were parting
| from their American friends about to leave for
home they would show both in their faces and in
their words they depressed with regret that
they, too were not going home.
And yet, those expatrated Americans, on leav-
ing their own communities. had doubtless been
not only delighted themselves at the prospect of
change, but had been envied by the friends and
acquaintances left behind.
We all love change We arc all exactly like the
villagers OF fable who looked to the top of the
mountain and longed to reach what they believed
to be the paradise on the other side.
Happy are those who can keep their nsing
merely an aspiration an ideal. So often the worst
that could happen to them would be realization.
the scaling Of the mountain and the reaching OF
the distant slopes.
Perhaps, on the other hand by realizing their
longing, they might discover how dear the familiar
conditions were to them. how rich in opportunities
for peace and enjoyment.
There arc, however, those who, in spite OF re-
peated lessons, never learn this truth Of common
experience. Wherever they go they dissatis
fed.
Perhaps this state of mind explains why so
many Americans before the war were continually
crossing and recrossng the Atlantic. In the
anticipation and in the act OF change they found
their only scnblance OF content.
The French people, far more stable than their
reputation for instability comedies. marvel at the
way Americans go tearing the earth Their
love OF their country OF their own traditions,
of their point of vew and OF their
speech, tends TO keep them at home.
With rcstcssness has been carried to an
amazing Development No wonder Americans arc
the most nervous nation in the world.
With many people rcstlcssncss is in itself
disease Every one of us knows OF such cases. At
this moment have in mind acquaintance who
cannot endure even agreeable monotony. ! re-
call that during one winter in Nc1 ork he moved
three times, not because he was uncomfortable in
any of the three places, but simply because he
grew bored.
He is one OF those foolish people who take
pride in being easily bored; he often boasts OF
the weakness He to think that it shows
a certain superiority, most of do when we
boast of weaknesses. Through long fostering the
has naturally developed. He allows him
self to grow tired OF acquaintances and friends !
even of pleasures His whole life is spent in
change. | sometimes wonder what will happen
to him when changing itself becomes monoto-
nous
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

VIC can hardly expect a reply to the protes
against the murder of Americans on the Lusitania
until the receipt OF note, OF much earlier date
concerning the sinking OF the William p. FRYE has
at least been acknowledged. The Frye case not
only has prior claim but is easier OF solution.
Nevertheless Germany's force of typewrtcrs ap-
pears to be Inadequate
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Two witnesses testified in a New York court
that they willing to undertake to murder a
certain for 500. Under the law of supply
and demand with two competitors for the job the
cost OF murder should at once have been lowered
in that great prce-hxng center of the United
States.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

Surely there should be some provision OF law
TO make a man, even though he be minister of
the gospel, accountable for his words when he
tcstihcs at public hearing that he believes an
American citizen guilty OF Unreasonable acts that
>hould be punished by execution"
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

New York society is terribly shocked. A de-
tcrmined effort is being made exclude it, as
we'll as the rest of the public. from court during
the trial OF divorce suit involving the smartcst
members of the smart set.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
Of Course, He's An Rixhse

The Kansas farmer insists that he is all RIGHT.
Why not? Democratic administration has re-
lieved him of the burden of protection bounties.
KING Naissr mas shut OH European competition
and he can feast, though others starve; certainly
4 IS not for the winner to turn pessimist-F
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

After all, isn't it an evidence of weakness to
blame DR.. Dernburg for his attacks on the United
States government and American policies and in
stitutions. long we have people willing to
listen TO him and newspapers ready to print his
uttcranCcS.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

said one.
Over the whole group
there spread the gloom of
the discontented.
One sighed heavily. II
wish l had the chance" he
They all agreed that the
opportunity was fine, to
escape from old conditions
and to revel in the new.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21
BRUMBAUGH SENDS IN NOMINEES
Tener Recess AppOintees Picked by
Pennsylvania Executive.

Harrisburg, Pa. May 20.-Gov. Brum-
baugh today sent to the senate the
following nominations. all having been
recess appointees by Gov. Tener:
Thomas j. Lynch, water supply COM
missioner; Charles Johnson. insurance
commissioner; William II. Smith, bank
ing commissioner: Samuel B. Rambo,
superintendent of public grounds and
buildings; Thomas ]. Montgomery,
State librarian.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

1t is announced that the British government
is not disposed to insure safe conduct to Dr.
Dernburg when he leaves this country How
shocking!
The Washington herald., 1915-05-21

The set-rich-quick is a versatile chap
He usually gets poor just quickly.