[*enc 4-17-11*] Rooms Only. Capacity 400 Guests. STEAM HEAT. CENTRALLY LOCATED. All Outside Rooms. The Putnam House Palatka, Florida Rates: $1 Each Person Special Rates by the Week. Convenient to all Restaurants. L. H. & W. A. MERRYDAY PROPRIETORS [*(3-26-11)*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. a/c The Outlook. N.Y. My dear Sir, Enclosed find article which I just cut from the Florida News. being a friend of Mr Coombs and knowing his fondness for you I thought you might be interested Very truly yours Geo. J. Barker. Palatka Mar 26-1911[For 1. enc see 3-20-11 card of G. J. Barker]WILLIAM A. BARNHILL ATTORNEY AT LAW ROOMS 719-720 WESTERN METROPOLIS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 625 MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE SUTTER 889 San Francisco, Calif. March 26th 1911. Mr Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., #1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco. [*?*] Dear Sir: I have the honor to address you concerning a subject which was at one time, and no doubt now is, of considerable interest to your distinguished father, namely, - the Alaska coal land frauds, in reference to which indictments were returned the other day in Chicago and Seattle against a number of the alleged culprits. During six years of the time Mr. Roosevelt was President I was his Chief Assistant United States Attorney for the First Division of Alaska, and while in office had the honor of trying, with successful results, the now famous "Key Stone Carryon case" against the Guggenheim interests. This case directly involved the Matanuska coal fields of Alaska. Consequently I am thoroughly familiar with conditions in Alaska and with much relating to these coal land frauds.WILLIAM A. BARNHILL ATTORNEY AT LAW ROOMS 719-720 WESTERN METROPOLIS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING 625 MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE SUTTER 889 #2 T. R. Jr. Being an ardent admirer of your father and feeling that he might be interested to learn such facts and data as I have in my possession I shall be pleased and highly honored to have a short interview with him, with the view of helping to bring the guilty parties to justice. I shall also be happy to meet him for I understand that some of his immediate ancestors bore the name Barnhill. So, if agreeable, may I not trust to you to arrange an appointment. With apologies for intruding on your valued time, I have the honor to remain, yours to command, Wm. A. BarnhillNational Association of Audubon Societies (FOUNDED 1901. INCORPORATED 1905.) For the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals OFFICES: 141 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY WILLIAM DUTCHER, President JOHN E. THAYER, 1st Vice-President THEO. S. PALMER, M.D., 2d Vice-President T. GILBERT PEARSON, Secretary Dr. JONATHAN DWIGHT, Jr., Treasurer SAMUEL T. CARTER, Jr., Attorney Office of WILLIAM L. FINLEY Lecturer and Field Agent Map showing (shaded) States having Audubon Societies Map showing (shaded) States which have adopted the Audubon Law protecting the non-game birds Jennings Lodge, [Milwaukee], Oregon, March 26, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Berkeley, California. My dear Mr. Roosevelt, When I saw you at the White House in the fall of 1908, I showed you some of our wild bird photographs. One of the gull over the waves, you admired and I told you I would make you a few enlargements from our best plates. In the press of other things, I did not get them ready till after you left for Africa, I shall be glad to leave these for you at the hotel when you reach Portland, if you wish. They are unframed so as to take up as little space as possible. However, you maybe be burdened with too many gifts on a trip of this kind. I presume you will not have any spare moments in Portland, as I see the Committee in Charge intends to keep you busy from start to finish. Some day I should like to have a talk with you about wild bird and animal protection and what we are doing here on the Pacific Coast. We appreciate your establishment of so many wild bird reservations in the West. Klamath Lake and Malheur Lake Reservations areNational Association of Audubon Societies (FOUNDED 1901. INCORPORATED 1905.) For the Protection of Wild Birds and Animals OFFICES: 141 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY WILLIAM DUTCHER, President JOHN E. THAYER, 1st Vice-President THEO. S. PALMER, M.D. 2d Vice-President T. GILBERT PEARSON, Secretary Dr. JONATHAN DWIGHT, Jr. Treasurer SAMUEL T. CARTER, Jr. Attorney Office of WILLIAM L. FINLEY Lecturer and Field Agent Map showing (shaded) States having Audubon Societies Map showing (shaded) States which have adopted the Audubon Law protecting the non-game birds -2- Milwaukee, Oregon, 190 the biggest wild fowl nurseries out here. We have special wardens for both. My forthcoming book, "The Trail of the Plume Hunter," will deal largely with this part of the country and the conservation of bird and animal life. You may also be interested in my life history and photographs of the California Condor. Sincerely, William L. Finley office address 264 Madison St. Portland, Or.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES TELEGRAM CLARENCE H. MACKAY PRESIDENT RECEIVED AT MAIN OFFICE POSTAL TELEGRAPH BUILDING COR. MARKET & BATTERY STS. SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE: KEARNY 1001 DELIVERY No. 1157 The Postal Telegraph Company Incorporated|transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. [x]68F-D 6598 DESIGN PATENT NO. 40529. [*shorthand*] 54CHC 18, 1 Ex Madison, Wis., March 26-11 Theodore Roosevelt, SanFrancsico, Calif. Legislature will be in session April fifteenth. Be pleased to have you accept invitation on that date. C.A.Ingram, Speaker. 841 Am,[For enc see 3-25-11] Johnson 3-26-11State of California Executive Office Sacramento March 26th, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I send you herein telegram received last night from Secretary Knox on the Japanese question, and this I send you because the others had been forwarded to you. Yesterday I had my first opportunity to read what you had said during the week, and I thank you very, very much for your kind expressions. I feel that I am greatly your debtor, - your debtor in two senses, personally, and in common with the many in the nation whom you have taught never to weary of the good fight. I am looking forward anxiously to seeing you Tuesday evening. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, California [Hiram W. Johnson?] [Found mutilated [[?]] 5-18-56] Johnson[*J.*] Brodhead March 26 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosvelt Dear Sir I very much want your and Mrs Roosvelts pictures I had them but our house was burned down and every thing in it I nead not stop to specialize my Bibles all records Albums picturs, and books every one I want to try and have some again but it will no doubt be a long time before I will get them back many never. We are trying to build a [ane] new house in side of the Insurance it will not be quite as large as the other was we are planing to have it finished in June. I am not beggin but I want to sugest, I often read of people who have so much money they dont know what to do with it, don't know how to spend it (seems to me that must be a happy place to be placed in) Now I want to have some of those people build up churches and schools for the "neglected whites" and the negrows they should be educated they will be a great menance to us all government both religious and political, my way would be to not help in every thing, let them pay what they could then hire teachers and pastors paying them salarys and what the churches and schools could or could not not pay let the contributed money pay, but I think it best to let all charities be helps not idle makers Buisness methods should be used especialy with the negrows, for they need education [in] and training in many ways; many of them. Then again not more than many of the whites In the schools there should be all trades taught so that they could be of use for "Ileness will find some mis[te]chief still for idle hands to do." Now just as it has always doneIf it is not asking to much I would like to ask you for some or a book of yours about the travels of or in Africa. When you know I'm in my 70ties you may think that to old to be interested about such things, but no it is not I like to know of as many interesting subjects as I can read and hear about yet - it keeps one from getting old to fast. Address Mrs Lavinia McNair Brodhead Green Co Wis RFD [No] No 2 Respictively yours Mrs. L. McNairForm 2280 B. NIGHT LETTER WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO THE WORLD This company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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Personally and on behalf of the American Bible Society, The Pastors, and the Religious press editors who petitioned for your Bible address Sunday afternoon, I thank you for the splendid service you rendered to the cause of inspired truth and righteousness. Gratefully and sincerely, A. Welsey Mell, Secretary Pacific Agency American Bible Society. 204 am.Merion Pa. March 26, 1911. My dear Mr. Roosevelt Realizing just how busy you must be and how valuable your time is, I will be brief in the sincere hope that you will not think me presumptuous in writing you at this time to ask a great favor. My nephew Louis Hibbs of Seattle is crazyinconvenience to yourself I should appreciate it inexpressibly. The boy is seventeen, very bright and a fine physical specimen. He is a cadet officer at Carver Military School, stands two in his class and has won the Carver Buttons for general excellence, and has all the attributes of a fine officer. His father was a naval constructor and was the Tour Striper at Annapolis in the Class of "87". Needless to say I have watched your to go to West Point this June and both his family and mine are very anxious for him to do so. Now Senator Poindexter has an appointment to make at that time and knowing him to be such a great friend of yours, I write now to ask if you will mention the matter to him, realizing fully how much weight a word from you would carry. If you can do this for me withoutmovements with the keenest interest and I venture to say that all of your many admirers none wish your greater or more uniform success in everything you undertake than Yours most sincerely and respectfully Chase Nelson Lieut. Comdr. USN San Francisco March 26, 1911 Hon. Col. Theodore. Roosevelt Dear Sir. Please eccept photo of my "triplet's" son's" Would be pleased if you and Mrs Roosevelt and daughter could see the babies. Yours Truly Mrs. Henry. Shield's No-1. Central Ave near Waller St Phone (Park 2194)[*[3-26-11]*] [[shorthand]] 2700 CHANNING WAY BERKELEY Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Beloved Patriot This is as an address you at "Our Castle in Spain" where you are so often our honored guest. I have a few paintings by estimable artists but no picture I esteem as highly as the Masterpiece I beg you to accept. When American idealsare [enthroned?] as you are enthroning them there will be St. Gaudins to perpetuate them in marble Rembrandts to paint them what we need is inspiration If my patriotic soul is any faint reflection of your own I know you will esteem this masterpiece the greatest honor ever paid you- I speak advisedly with your democratic principles your democratic ideals what greater than to have inspired the humblest artist to portray you "Democracy's Masterpiece" I am she who at the Charter Day reception felt it cruel to pass you with a handshake and a platitude - one of the multitude "who would still believe you if you said you were the man who put the salt in the sea". Isn't it delicious - not discrediting toour intelligence I take it, but such a tribute to your integrity I know not how to subscribe myself nothing conventional can express how we revere you (Mrs John) Marie B. Snook March twenty sixth, Nineteen hundred eleven.[*[Spolding]*] Oakland, Cal., March 26th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Berkeley, Cal. Dear Sir:- I feel sure you will pardon this presumption,- but I want to say, that it has been my good fortune to have met, and to have seen you on several occasions in the "early" days of Wyoming. Even then I predicted great things for you, but nothing so great as the confidence and the love you have gained, and the esteem in which you are held by and in the hearts of the American people. It has been my great pleasure to have watched you almost day by day, since -I think- 1885, because I believed in you, and considered you a good and great man of the people who was sincerely honest and broad and just; and I rejoice that I have never had occasion to change my views, neither here nor there; but have even found you to be even greater than the high ideals which I have set upon the pedestals of my fancy as a standard for a great public man, and far too broad for the pedestals. Let the good work#2 go on to still greater heights; and may God be ever with you in the future, as in the past. I am, most sincerely and respectfully, Wm P. Spalding, of the old "Goose Egg" outfit, North Platte River, mouth of Poison Spider [*[Sprague]*] Berkeley, March 26, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt; Dear Sir: I returned last summer from the most westerly of China's 18 provinces, where I had been employed as an instructor in one of the new government colleges which have been established since the Boxer outbreak, and at which a start is being made in teaching the western learning and modern science. I am sure I should enjoy making your acquaintance, and if you should care to arrange an interview you might be interested in hearing of some of the changes which are transpiring in China. You would naturallywant to know, first of all, whether I am a reliable party. I can refer[e] you to Professor S.B. Christy of the University of California, of which institution I am a graduate. Very respectfully Roger Sprague 2112 Durant Ave Berkeley Calif. [* ? *][*[Stevens 3-26-11]*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Sir please allow me to address to your consideration a few thoughts pointing to A great work in the cause of humanity and a work in which I wish to see you ingage with all the force at your command for it is Evident to any one who has Been an observer of your moves and acts for the Last few years that you have stored up within your personage an Abillity rarely possessed By mankind and it has seemed evident from the tenure of your speeches and the influence of your Examples that you have the Good of all mankind as A ruling motive in your heart and it is therefore hoped that you may inllist to champion a cause that has for its object the wellfare of all classes of humanity in all the Nations of the Earth the cause or Enterprize of which I speak and in which I feel an all absorbing interest is that of stoping the ravages of war among the Nations of the Earth as I beleive the time has come when Sivilization is so far and widely developed that such a thing can and should be done and I know of nothing no work in which good men or Even angels could engage that would Be more Soul inspiring or have for its object an end in view more worthy of the greatist Efforts of the greatist men in the Nation or when consumated would result in so much real good to mankind But the moove must be far reaching and thurrow in its workings and operate strictly on principled of justice and Equity to all there should Be an international congress organized with representatives from all nations to enact Laws international Laws to govern all Nations and to provide a redress for every rong and a means of enforcingevery important right. if the nations of Earth can Be induced to join in such a compact and all or most of them join in a means provided for the coercion or to compell any Nation if any there might be that would fail or refuse to abide the judgment or obey the mandate of that court. first Let an international Congress assemble and Enact Laws to Govern Nations to protect them in their rights as against each other and all so to guard against any in justice or rong act that one nation might do to another and on the hapening of such an Event let the nation suffering rong make complaint to the international court Let the accused parties be cited to appear Evidence taken let judgment bee awarded according to the immutable principales of justice and equity according to the understanding of that great international court then let the sivilized nations of the world join together if necessary Something like a few Nations did a few years ago to stop what was called the Boxer War in China Believing the time is now ripe for such a Great and good under takeing I would Bee Greatly rejoiced to hear that you had put your Efficient Shoulder to the work I am certain that hosts of good men would or will join with you from all over the world it is true we have the Hague as far as it goes But it is to inefficient and does not cover all the ground that kneeds to bee taken pray think candidly on the subject how great a good to stop the ravages of war and secure peace all over the Earth I feel sure that God will Bless such an undertakinghoping that my confidence in you may not bee miss placed I leave these thoughts for your consideration and pass on to the great Beyond as I am now in my 86th year and in very feeble health I must soon pas over But I hope that some one will start the Good work and that it will succeed Simmons Stevens 123 West Gordon Street Hannibal MO March 26th - 1911 Since writing the above I have seen a scetch of what is called a peace compact of 4 great nations to stop wars I say Amen may God Bless the moove Join in But try to make the moove as general as possible with as many Nations a can Bee induced to join in and Let the Good work go on untill widdoes cries and orphans sighes shall no more result from Declaration of WarD.E. WILLIS, POSTMASTER M.A. WILLIS, ASSISTANT POSTMASTER ROYAL A. WILLIS, CLERK IN CHARGE United States Postoffice Wylie, Texas [*Brave[?]*] March Twenty-sixth Nineteen-hundred-eleven. Gentlemen: You will please find enclosed postal money-order for $2.00 which you may reserve to my credit one of the "Steel Grey" photographs of Theodore Roosevelt. You many send this to the Cols. Secretary, Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Please inform him that you are doing this at my request, he will then ask Mr. Roosevelt to autograph it and return it to me, as per the stamps enclosed for that purpose. I understand that the photograph is to be 8x10 size and suitable for framing. Thanking you for this favor, I am, Faithfully yours, Royal A. Willis Assistant Postmaster. Messrs. Harris & Ewing, Washington, D. C. [*Ans Mar 29/12 will mail it to Mr Harper today etc*]Portland Press Club Portland, Ore. Mar 26/1911 My dear sir: I was pleased to note your recent remarks anent "imported art' I beg to submit a suggestion and request on this line to be touched upon before your great audience at Portland. Average man and woman possessing means to buy paintings is utterly deficient in conception of true art, even the well disposed. They take are on the say-so of a picture frame dealer, a so called "art store" or a department counter. These palm off spurious paintings or any painting with a foreign name at high prices or some sell cheap engravings or chromos. The buyers lack initiative on the right lines and their tastes are not so elevated in this great wide west. There are sincere, cultivated ones, good Americans here and there producing really good work. They are the ones, American blood, wearing out their hearts and lives, hoping , longing fir just recognition and patronage so they may strive higher. Will you not them in Portland, try to turn the careless so they shall become patrons of their and your brothers and sisters and above all to seek them out? An undiscovered Rosa Bonheur or a Turner may live in any community here, whose very heart sobs, and arms are outstretched beseeching recognitions which does not come thro long, weary years. Had you time here I could prove this to you. The picture frame man and "art store" do not help these. The fault lies with those who buy and are educated by the dealer shamelessly. Will you not plead the cause of those I speak of? Sincerely yours Robert C. Wright To Mr Theodore Roosevelt Berkeley Calif 1 3-26-11[*File under Mexico*] The [?] Press THE WEATHER TO-DAY Fair and [?] [?] [?] [?] Page Five THE [?] AND THE WAR A [?] Story of American [?] [?] [?] [?] Philadelphia Press VOL. 21. NO 114 PHILADELPHIA, SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, [?] FIVE CENTS. Main Line Victims of the Toll Road System Paying Their Fee RIVER TUNNEL A VAST BENEFIT TO TWO CITIES [?] [?] [?] WELCOMED [?] MAYORS OF SOUTH JERSEY TOWNS [?] [?] [?] WILL BE LARGE ENOUGH FOR PASSENGER CARS' [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] MAYOR [?] [?] [?] TO "THE [?]" [?] MAYOR OF [?] [?] [?] [?] POLICEMAN KILLS CORNER LOUNGER Fines [?] [?] as They [?] Him When He Orders Them to Move on. IS NOW UNDER ARREST [?] LEADERS MAY LINe UP IN COUNCILS FOR FINISH FIGHT [?] [?] South Philadelphia [?] [?] [?] [?] FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO FIGHT PLAGUE Secretary [?] and [?] [?] Leave Washington for [?] [?] [?] AUTO RACER SAVED A DOG; LOST A LIFE [?] Killed in Practice [?] [?] [?] at [?] Drive Seriously Men HARVARD WINS FROM YALE BY SCORE OF 4 TO 0 [?] ABOLISH TOLL GATES IS CRY OF TRAVELING PUBLIC Owners [?] Vehicles Say Charges Are Excessive on Every One of the Turnpikes Within Easy Riding Distance of Philadelphia United Action Against Companies At Legislature's Next Session [?] Will Be Made That [?] [?] Laws Tending Toward the Abolition of These [?] [?] Links with the "Dark Ages" What Turnpike Companies Collect from Travelers [?] CLIPPING FROM THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS OF March [?6] 1911 COMPLIMENTS OF THE MANAGER MEXICO ABLE TO QUELL REVOLUTION Charles Sheldon Long in Chihua- -hua, Sees No Need for Inter- vention. CAUSES OF THE UPRISING Rebels Retreat to Mountains, Where Federal Troops Cannot Follow Them. Declaring that Mexico can suppress its revolution and that there is absolutely no cause for intervention on the part of the United States, Charles Sheldon, of New York, who spent four years in the State of Chihuahua, given a comprehensive view of the exact situation in the Southern republic, Mr. Sheldon explains the causes which led to the revolution and tells how the Mexican army is handicapped in fighting the rebels, who invariably retreat into the mountains when hard pressed, where the Federal army cannot pursue them. But he says it is only a question of time before the Government will win. Mr. Sheldon has prepared this artical especially for "The Press." By Charles Sheldon During a continuous residence of over four years in the state of Chihuahua while engaged in the construction and management of a railroad and also in exploiting mining properties, I obtained a familiarity with the topographic features of the State and a general acquaintance with the people which assist me in forming some opinions on the significance of the military operations now in progress on the Mexican side of the border. The exact cause of the present revolution I have been unable to determine, but some facts bearing on the situation intersected in all directions with rough high mountains, destitute of vegetation, except cactus and thorns. In the few places where water exists on the desert plains in that part of the State where the revolutionists are active, there are ranches or small villages of adobe huts and these are the cities which the revolutionists are reported to attack. Twenty or thirty armed men could occupy any of them unless defended by Federal troops. Elsewhere in the desert water is found well up in the deep mountain canyons. Here, during the rainy season in Summer, water fills the depressions erodes deep into the limestone, and remains there throughout the rest of the year. These water holes are widely separated —often from thirty to sixty miles apart. Federal Army's Handicap. This topographical situation being understood, we can easily understand how small bands of revolutionists can move about the country in safety, burn and dynamite railroad bridges and destroy property, in defiance of the Federal army, which cannot follow them far from the water supply. A large army operating in such a country would be helpless to move about and quite as ineffective as a small army. The battles reported thus far have beeen nothing but a small number of revolutionists firing from a distance among the hills not far from their mountain retreats. Through this section of the country they move about at will, cut telegraph wires, destroy railroad bridges, loot ranches and kill cattle for food. It will be noticed that both Federals and revolutionists are careful to respect American property, except where they interrupt the traffic of the railroad, which is controlled by the Mexican Government. Plan of Mexico's Campaign. The Mexican Army is at present prosecuting a campaign exactly similar to that undertaken by the United States Army in New Mexico and Arizona when it was quelling the Apache Indians. It required several years to hunt them down, for the same reasons that impede the activities of the Mexican Army. If the Mexican revolution extended actively throughout the country, it would be a cause for grave reflection, but since it is practically confined to the desert border, it can only be sustained[*File under Mexico*] The [?] Press THE WEATHER TO-DAY Fair and [?] [?] [?] [?] Page Five THE [?] AND THE WAR A [?] Story of American [?] [?] [?] [?] Philadelphia Press VOL. 21. NO 114 PHILADELPHIA, SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, [?] FIVE CENTS. Main Line Victims of the Toll Road System Paying Their Fee RIVER TUNNEL A VAST BENEFIT TO TWO CITIES [?] [?] [?] WELCOMED [?] MAYORS OF SOUTH JERSEY TOWNS [?] [?] [?] WILL BE LARGE ENOUGH FOR PASSENGER CARS' [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] MAYOR [?] [?] [?] TO "THE [?]" [?] MAYOR OF [?] [?] [?] [?] POLICEMAN KILLS CORNER LOUNGER Fines [?] [?] as They [?] Him When He Orders Them to Move on. IS NOW UNDER ARREST [?] LEADERS MAY LINe UP IN COUNCILS FOR FINISH FIGHT [?] [?] South Philadelphia [?] [?] [?] [?] FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO FIGHT PLAGUE Secretary [?] and [?] [?] Leave Washington for [?] [?] [?] AUTO RACER SAVED A DOG; LOST A LIFE [?] Killed in Practice [?] [?] [?] at [?] Drive Seriously Men HARVARD WINS FROM YALE BY SCORE OF 4 TO 0 [?] ABOLISH TOLL GATES IS CRY OF TRAVELING PUBLIC Owners [?] Vehicles Say Charges Are Excessive on Every One of the Turnpikes Within Easy Riding Distance of Philadelphia United Action Against Companies At Legislature's Next Session [?] Will Be Made That [?] [?] Laws Tending Toward the Abolition of These [?] [?] Links with the "Dark Ages" What Turnpike Companies Collect from Travelers [?] CLIPPING FROM THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS OF March 26, 1911 MEXICO ABLE TO QUELL REVOLUTION Charles Sheldon Long in Chihuahua, Sees No Need for Intervention CAUSES OF THE UPRISING Rebels Retreat to Mountains, Where Federal Troops Cannot Follow Them Declaring that Mexico can suppress its revolution and that there is absolutely no cause for intervention on the part of the United States, Charles Sheldon, of New York, who spent four years in the State of Chihuahua, gives a comprehensive view of the exact situation in the Southern republic. Mr. Sheldon explains the causes which led to the revolution and tells how the Mexican army is handicapped in fighting the rebels, who invariably retreat into the mountains when hard pressed, where the Federal Army cannot pursue them. But he says it is only a question of time before the Government will win. Mr. Sheldon has prepared this article especially for "The Press." By Charles Sheldon. During a continuous residence of over four years in the state of Chihuahua while engaged in the construction and management of a railroad and also in exploiting mining properties, I obtained a familiarity with the topographic features of the State and a general acquaintance with the people which assist me in forming some opinions on the significance of the military operations now in progress on the Mexican side of the border. The exact cause of the present revolution I have been unable to determine, but some facts bearing on the situation may be pertinent. The bulk of the intersected in all directions with rough high mountains, destitute of vegetation, except cactus and thorns. In the few places where water exists on the desert plains in that part of the State where the revolutionists are active there are ranches or small villages of adobe huts, and these are the cities which the revolutionists are reported to attack. Twenty or thirty armed men could occupy any of them, unless defended by Federal Troops. Elsewhere in the desert water is found well up in the deep mountain canyons. Here, during the rainy season in Summer, water fills the depressions eroded deep into the limestone, and remains there throughout the rest of the year. These water holes are widely separated --often from thirty to sixty miles apart. Federal Army's Handicap. This topographical situation being understood, we can easily understand how small bands of revolutionists can move about the country in safety, burn and dynamite railroad bridges, and destroy property, in defiance of the Federal army, which cannot follow them far from the water supply. A large army operating in such a country would be helpless to move about and quite as ineffective as a small army. The battles reported thus far have been nothing but a small number of revolutionists firing from a distance among the hills not far from their mountain retreats. Through this section of the country they move about at will, cut telegraph wires, destroy railroad bridges, loot ranches and kill cattle for food. It will be noticed that both Federals and revolutionists are careful to respect American property, except where they interrupt the traffic of the railroad, which is controlled by the Mexican Government. Plan of Mexico's Campaign. The Mexican Army is at present prosecuting a campaign exactly similar to that undertaken by the United States Army in New Mexico and Arizona, when it was quelling the Apache Indians. It required several years to hunt them down, for the same reasons that impede the activities of the Mexican Army. If the Mexican revolution extended actively throughout the country, it would be a cause for grave reflection, but since it is practically confined to the desert border, it can only be sustained --the present day. But not all were engaged in the exclusive pursuit of minerals. Many stopped at the base of the mountains to take advantage of the well-watered areas where they could produce corn and beans-those staples of Mexican food-- and also gather herds of cattle, horses and mules, which were easily supported on the rich grass of the mesas. The agricultural products and cattle were sold to the miners, the horses and mules were used for transport into the mountains and to bring out the metals. New Race Developed. Thus, throughout this section of the State the land was broken up into small areas controlled by independent owners, all of whom became well off under the double advantages of agriculture and the profits from freight transportation. Hence, from these people descended a race of hardy independent mountaineers and rancheros, separated from the central government by hundreds of miles of deserts and mountain barriers--a race quite indifferent to the authority of Mexican law. After railroads reached the State of Chihuahua and made it accessible to military activity, the Government began to enforce law and collect taxes, but the customary independence of the people asserted itself, and, encouraged by proximity to the United States, involved them in two serious revolutions within the last twenty years. Though finally subdued and brought under the dominion of the national and State laws, the independent spirit of the people still persists, and some are always ready to enter into a revolution. A small propostion of this population now provides the best element of the present revolutionists. The same conditions exist further to the south, but the people being more distant from the border of the United States, have never dared to rebel against Government regulations, and this is a significant fact to be borne in mind when considering the present disturbances. When I was in Chihuahua, Miguel Ahumada was Governor--a broad, liberal man, who had the welfare of the people at heart and whose administration was marked by progress and enlightenment, much to the satisfaction of everybody in the State. He was succeeded in 1902 by Enrique C. Creel, now Secretary of State of Mexico. Creel, whose father was an American, is perhaps the ablest man in Mexico and understands thoroughly both the American and the Mexican point of view. Both in finance and industrial undertakings his career had been brilliant, and his nine years' administration of the State of Chihuahua was progressive in the highest degree. So far as conditions would permit, the State in every way was placed on a modern basis, the finances were reorganized, the school system greatly extended and improved, taxes reduced and more equitably distributed, encouragement was given to improved methods of agriculture, and railroad transportation was extended to many parts of the State. Character of Revolutionists. Naturally such progress changed many of the conditions for the lasting benefit of the people, except a few of those independent spirits whose antiquated methods of livelihood have been replaced by those of modern civilization. These have joined the revolution. But far greater numbers of revolutionists are Mexicans who live close to the border of the United States--most of them from the bad elements, who have fled across the border to escape the consequences of unlawful acts. Many self-seeking Americans, both of the adventurous class and the outlaw class, have joined them. The National Government of Mexico is the best that can obtain under the conditions. It is progressive, sound financially, enlightened, and distinctly favorable to foreign investment. I have many times traveled over a large part of the republic and can positively assert that Americans are wonderfully well treated --even better than most of the Mexicans themselves--and not all the Americans living in the country are what we call good citizens. Many have bad manners, conduct themselves with an air of superiority, and make themselves offensive to Mexican taste. Americans have no cause for complaint against the Mexican Government, which, considering graft in municipal and State governments, compares favorably in honesty with our own. There can be no reason for the present disturbances except the discontent of a few individuals, who have suffered, perhaps, from being displaced by modern industrial and agricultural conditions inevitably brought about by a progressive Government. These become leaders and naturally gather about them the floating riff raff of the northern country. It will be noted that at present the disturbances are near the border of the United States, both in Chihuahua and the adjacent part of Sonora. Elsewhere the few outbreaks are confined to small bands of desperadoes and easily controlled. Railroad transportation is obstructed only in the State of Chihuahua. Except near the base of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Chihuahua, the rest of the State is a vast waterless desert,San Jose, Cal, March 7th 1911. [*H. F. Bernard*] Col. Theodore Rooseveldt St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir,- Enclosed please find clipping from book of poems published by myself, entitled "Mr. Fangle and Other Verses," which endorses your views concerning race suicide. I thought it might appeal to you and so have taken the liberty of mailing it to you. Yours very truly H. F. Bernard.[For1 enc. see Bernard ca 3-27-11][*21.*] New Brighton Staten Island 45. Third Ave. N.J. Mar 27. 1911. Honourable Sir! I beg your pardon for making so bold to write to you I refer to your word (Outlook) If the have no money to provide "counsol for themself" could I find a righteous man to protect my right in the patent office as my attorny has withdrawn and the patend office would not let me engage a noter I have too different applications ther and no Attorny could your Honor give me the address of for the right man to luk in to my cässe please do so and help a women to right and justice very respectfully Henriette Brandt.[*[Brereton]*] WOODSTOCK, OREGON. March 27 - 1911 ex-president Theodore Roosevelt. I venture to address you as my most respected and most highly esteemed American Cousin and Fellow-man, without having the privilege of personal acquaintance. You are an American; I am an Englishman. You were born in 1858; I in 1833. North America is beloved by both of us. Naturally, this should be so; for we both belong to the Northman or Teutonic race, which originally colonized England, Normandy and North America. Look at the Mercator's Chart of the World and see how directly Westward along the lines of Latitude the Star of the Teutonic race, now composed of the Anglo-Saxon-Norman-Celtic blood and mental mixture, has guided it to this beautiful and richly endowed Pacific Coast. Let me say, without any low feeling of egotism, why, though an Ex Englishman, I have never felt myself an "alien" in Uncle Sam's country. One of my own family was one of the leading members of the Plymouth Company of London, one of Cromwell's commanders-in-chief during the Civil War, and one of the first created Baronets of England. In 1629 he purchased from John Gorges, so of Sir Fernando, 300 square miles along the bay of Massachusetts, upon a portion of which Boston, Cambridge and Harvard University now stand. He planted some of his English tenants upon Noddle island and on other portions of that territory. Another member of my family was one of the four Englishman who* 2 * in the summer of 1602 first trod the "white sands" of the shores of Massachusetts, and who gave the name to Cape Cod and to the island Elizabeth (now Cuttyhunk) and Martha's Vineyard; who first sowed English grain seed in New England. He was also the historian of this Gosnold's expedition. Another member of the family, the direct heir of the nobleman title of the family, came to New England in 1646 and settled in Baltimore: some of his descendants are living in Washington, D.C. My direct ancestor, was Knight of the Bed-Chamber and Chamberlain to Henry vll and Henry vll during 40 years of his life, and knew personally John and Sebastian Cabot, the discoverers of the Atlantic Coast of North America, and who introduced in London some of the aborigines and their products before Columbus first saw the Coast of South America. Just 40 years ago, inspired in my boyhood and youth from reading Fennimore Cooper's "The Pathfinder" and "The Last of the Mohicans", and on a special mission to the United States from the Government of India, I first visited this beautiful Pacific Coast, and saw it from San Diago to Victoria, B.C. In 1871 the leading men of California persuaded me to give up my career in India, which had endured from 1856 to 1870, and to show them how to irrigate the Great Valley of California under the system adopted in India. I planned out the irrigation of 7,000,000 acres in San Joaquin Valley. Your own eyes have viewed the results therefrom. When I first saw that great valley.* 3 * and Southern California around Los Angeles, they were semi-arid regions, underveloped and sparsely settled. One of my canals now irrigates nearly 100,000 acres, which were a sage-brush and salt grass region, then valued at a rental of only ten cents an are for sheep and cattle pasturage. Today there are 50,000 acres under alfalfa, belonging to Miller and Lux of San Francisco. The present estimate value thereof is $500. per acre, or $25,000,000. for the whole. In the winter of 1872-3 I went to Washington, D.C. on a mission to interest President Grant and Congress in the need for National aid in irrigation on this Coast. I succeeded in getting Congress to enact and pass its very first Irrigation Act; which was approved of by President Grant on the 3rd of March 1873. Now, Mr Roosevelt, that was verily the nucleus of the present Reclamation Service of the United States. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reclamation of the arid lands in the West - the late Senator Wm. Stewart of Nevada - in 1889 invited me to accompany his Committee in their travel through the Pacific Coast States. This I could not accept, because I was then Commissioner to the late Duke of Sutherland and in charge of his large estates in Scotland. These comprised over one million acres, with over 30,000 tenants. At intervals during the past 40 years, I have explored this entire Coast from the Rio Grande to Juneau and Sitka in Alaska, and from the Coast to the Rocky Mountains; hence, I may say I know the vast *4* extent of the natural resources thereof; and can realize its future importance to the United States, when the Panama Canal is completed. Therefore, I am an optimist in regard to its future. Now, you are coming to Oregon, which to my mind is the crème de la crème of this entire Coast for the settlement of the Anglo- Saxon or Teutonic race. I have resided in Oregon for over 20 years; so I may say I know its possibilities and attractiveness for settlement. You will see its beautifully situated capital City - Portland - and will travel through the great Willamette Valley, which rivals that of the San Joaquin Valley in area and productiveness. No other City on this Coast has so great a backbone in the form of food and raw material producing lands for the expansion of its commercial and manufacturing growth. Its Columbia River basin contains the largest food and timber area on the Coast. Oregon has over 30,000,000 acres awaiting the cultivating community. Less than 4,000,000 acres are now [?????] under partial cultivation and grazing use. Much of this area is held by Railroad, Wagon-road and speculative irrigation corporations, and other large landholders. Fully two-thirds of the entire population of the State are resident in the City and in the inland towns. A large percentage of the food and raw and manufactured materials are now imported from other States, owing to this lack of rural population and small holdings. The past publicity energy on the part of Chambers of Commerce,* 5 * Commercial Clubs and Railroads, in the way of scattering beautifully illustrated booklets throughout the Middle West and Eastern [s] s ta[t]es, has tended to increase the city and town population far more than that of the country. The Harriman and Hill railroad enterprises are opening up Southern, Central and Eastern Oregon undeveloped and unsettled districts of vast extent. The Government Reclamation Service is also working on similar lines for settlement. The States east of the Rockies cannot possibly fill these vast areas with the farming class with the rapidity needed: neither can those States afford to lose so large a part of their food- producing community. To my mind, your greatest and noblest work was done in the establishment of the "Country Life Commission", as set forth in your letter to Professor Bailey. This ideal of yours seems to me the only sensible and possible remedy for the congestion, pauperism, social unrest and discontent in the large cities of United States and Europe. Electric power appliances, railroad and electric car lines of communication, telephone lines and rural postal delivery are rapidly causing the drudgery and monotony of the country life in homes and industrial pursuits to fade away. The present greatest drawback, and the longest continued one, in the way of comfort and prosperity to the country life, is the* 6 * ill-condition of the public road system. Here, in the Far West, the pioneer settlers made their roads cheaply to suit their crude and limited wants and lack of markets, before the cities and towns had arisen. Such roads were in reality only private roads. Now cities and incorporated towns are established; railroads have come to stay, also electric car lines through the rural districts, and, lastly but not least, the automobile and motor truck. Hence, the present rapidly growing demand of the public for good public highways, costing $5,000. per mile. Under the present system of local taxation for the food-lands for financing the cost of construction and of annual maintenance of all public roads, the limited farming community cannot possibly create this good road system. It has neither the skill, time nor capital to undertake so vast a work for the benefit of the public. The railroad system could never have been established under a similar system of finance. The Fathers of the Constitution must have foreseen this national requirement and duty in providing in the 8th section that Congress should establish the public roads in connection with the Post Ofices throughout the country. France has this National road policy. Great Britain is rapidly adopting it. The Government of India has adopted it in connection with its vast area of colonies under irrigation. i pray you to look into this most urgent requirement with all* 7 * your ability and influence. Also, I pray you to consider the urgent need for the more rapid settlement of the food-lands of this Coast, now being opened up by the expenditure of a vast amount of railroad capital, as well as of National funds in the irrigation and drainage of the public domain. I would suggest that this Coast must look to France, Germany, H[all] Northern Italy, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Great Britain to furnish, as rapidly as is needed, the cultivators and homemakers for these Pacific Coast States. Co-operation in rural banking and marketing is now the prerequisite need for agricultural prosperity. This obtains a high standard in Germany, Denmark, Holland and England. The pioneer class on this Coast allow the Chinese, Japs and low Italians to absorb the market-garden industry: this drains away to foreign countries a large amount of the money expended by the consumers in cities and towns. I feel sure that you will kindly pardon me for troubling you with so long a letter. I am respectfully yours, R. M. Brereton, M. Insp. C. E.[*[A.G. Brown]*] Form 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, send at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise states below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 69.Sf.F 91.N.L. 1 ex [*65*] Rockford, Ills., Mar 27th-11 Theodore Roosevelt, Berkeley, Calif. The Rockford Chamber of Commerce in behalf of the city of Rockford and acting at the request of the SPanish American War Veterans association of Illinois desires to Present to you an invitation to address the annual convention of the state veterans association to be held in Rockford Illinois June 23-24. If you return east through Illinois will you not designate Chicago or some other Point where a committee rePresenting the Chamber of Commerce and the SPanish war veterans association may meet you and Present this invitation. A.G. Brown, Secretary. 8:30 P.M.GEORGE LER. BROWN, COLONEL U. S. A. RET., SUPERINTENDENT [*Geo. Ler Brown*] PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS NEWELL F. VANDERBILT, MAJOR N. G. C. COMMANDANT OF CADETS ASSISTANT MILITARY INSTRUCTOR MILITARY DEPARTMENT MOUNT TAMALPAIS MILITARY ACADEMY INC. HEADQUARTERS SAN RAFAEL, CAL. Corps of Cadets March 27th 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: We were among the majority of your friends on the outside yesterday and we saw and cheered you as you passed through the throng entering the way to the "Greek Theater" — The cadets were cheerful over their disappointment and I heard one say "Well we saw him any way and that pays for the trip." The saying "a prophet is not without honor &.c." does not apply in your case — You are most honored at home and among your own people — We know you and love you. Your friend George LeR. Brown To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.Telephone 4352 Cortlandt and 1435-R. Bay Ridge Head Office Fleet Street, London, England The Daily Telegraph (London) American Representative Percy S. Bullen New York Office The Singer Building New York, March 27th 1911 George D. Wardrop Esq., Assistant Secretary, Office of Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Mr. Wardrop I received your letter of March 25th and I am obliged to you for your promise to get into communication with Mr. Roosevelt as regards granting an interview on board the train on his return journey. Since I wrote to you last we have had several interesting interviews with prominent men in the United States on the subject of Anglo-American arbitration and we naturally feel that the contributions to this subject would not be complete without something from Mr. Roosevelt whose name carries such great weight on the other side of the Atlantic. It is for that reason that I shall be very glad indeed to make a special journey to Chicago and I hope that Mr. Roosevelt will be able to spare a portion of his valuable time. Faithfully Yours, Percy S. BullenEugenic State Office, California. 362 Kearny St., San Francisco, Calif. March 27, 1911. Mr. Theadore Rooseveldt, Dear Sir: Knowing your good work and desiring your kind co-operation, we, the Eugenic State Association of California, very much desire to have you speak a word as you have opportunity and think wise in behalf of our educational work on this Pacific Coast. We organized December 7, 1906 and have faithfully carried on the work of trying to teach Eugenic Ideals to the public. We send, under separate cover, our book "Eugenic" published April 1908, our leaflet of study subjects, our folder of some of our ideals, of how to be well born, high born, of hereditary laws, prenatal conditions, environmental, etc. We admire, your strong, free, American spirit and bid you God-Speed to the day when you shall again be the President of the United States. We acknowledge gratefully your influence for good in our country. Very truly yours, Mr. Geo. Gelder, Pres. Dr. S. P. Blumenberg, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Jennie Chamberlain Sec'y. (Over) Mr. O. L. Schulz, Tres. Dr. Eugenia C. Campbell, Director. Dr. J. C. Anthony, Director. dr. E. J. Caldwell, Director. Mrs. Austin Sperry, Director Mr. Samuel Taylor, Director. Jonnie M. Chamberlain Sec. [Chester] Mar 27, 1911 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Dear Madam Pardon the liberty I take in addressing you but as it is for a good cause I know you will not be offended On May third of last year our church was destroyed by fire Our Pastor Rev. James F Flynn is trying to build a new church as we are a very poor congregationHelen L Chester 143 Rockaway Av. Brooklyn N.Y. with very few exceptions he is working under diffi- culties We are going to have a euchre in the 24 of April and if you would send a souvenir however trifling I know it would be the means of attracting people The name of our church is "Our Lady of the Presentation" Trusting that God will bless you and your family I beg to remain Respectfully (Mrs.) Helen L Chester 523 Penna Ave Irwin Pa March 27 1911 Mr Theodore Roosevelt New York N.Y. Dear Sir:- Would it be possible for the League of the Methodist Church of this place to secure you for a lecture or an address in the nearFuture? will you kindly send terms , etc. if you would consider coming Yours truly Jen G Christy (Miss)TELEPHONE DOUGLAS 937 M. T. Clark Company BUILDING CONSTRUCTION [915-917] 1170 PHELAN BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO March 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, % Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., 1942 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir; Permit me to extend an invitation to you and your party to attend the Boxing Exhibition to be held by the Metropolitan Athletic Club, between Wolgast & LaGrave, the lightweight championship of the world, to take place Friday evening March 31st, at the Auditorium, on Page & Fillmore Streets, this city. An early reply would be appreciated in order that the proper reservations be made and tickets forwarded to you. Respectfully, METROPOLITAN ATHLETIC CLUB By. Milton T. Clark President. MTC/LNIGHT LETTER Form 2239 K THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*74*] RECEIVED AT 76.Sf.F. 66 N.L. 1 ex Sand Point ,Ida., March 27th 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Berkley, Calif. Committee on arrangements desire all information Possible as to your visit to Sand Point APril tenth. It is rePorted you will arrive ever SPokane International at four thirty in afternoon and leave over Northern Pacific at midnight. We are Planning address in large oPera house and hour and half trip on Lake Pond D'Oreille but want to meet your wishes. Your aPProval or suggestions would be aPPreciated. A.M.Conner, Chairman 10:10 P.M.Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD [Edwards] This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case, where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*49*] RECEIVED AT 50. SF. E. 53, 25 Extra Santa Rosa Calif., March 27, 1911. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Care Benj. Ide Wheeler, Berkeley Calif..... The people of Santa Rosa would be glad to have the honor of entertaining you and have an afternoon or evening address anytime you may appoint answer Paid. James R. Edwards, Mayor. John P. Overton, President, Chamber of Commerce. Luther Burbank. Mark L. McDonald, Jr. President Board of Education. The Evening Republican. The Morning Press Democrat. 425P.M. [*[3-27-11]*] Colonel T. R. Roosevelt, Berkeley, California. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Your lecture of Saturday, on the Child and the Home, suggests a question. If marriage and parenthood are duties to the state, how far are these to blame to whom they are denied? Is not the state partly responsible for some of the economic conditions which exclude many from participation in those duties? Other conditions seem to be matters of circumstance rather than of choice. I know, personally, of a great many women of maturer years probably typical of a large body of American women, who were well qualified, physically and mentally, to transmit the best qualities of American citizenship, but whom the pressure of circumstances, the support of parents or other relatives, or the need of training themselves a self-respecting independence, has withheld from family life of their own. They are usually women who have placed duty before pleasure. By custom, a woman's choice in marriage is limited to her right to decline to assist in perpetuating qualities which seem to her undesirable, a right whose exercise is surely in the interest of citizenship, in many cases. It may be said in passing that it is not because of the qualities of their own family stock that many married women choose to be childless. Among unmarried women whom I have known the mother- instinct has worked itself out in their lives, as nurses, as teachers, as maiden aunts, or as social settlement workers. Among them a sentiment common enough to be called universal exists, tho it is never paraded, and seldom expresed [is] the very poignant regret that love and marriage, and especially motherhood hase never come into their lives. There is seldom any tendency toward repining, but rather a disposition to thank God that things are not worse with them than they are, a condition not altogether bad when things are as they are. How far have such women, who have done the work which seemed to demand them, performed their duty toward those who depended upon them, and, in many cases, helped in the care tho not in the perpetuation of the race, failed in their duty toward their country? This question is not asked in a spirit of controversy but of inquiry Very respectfully yours, Elizabeth A. Everett. 2634 Regent Street, Berkeley, California. March twentyseven, 1911.Utah Litho Co.S.L.C. P.L. FLANIGAN J.D. FLANIGAN. Pyramid Land & Stock Co~ PYRAMID LAKE RANCH SHEEP AND CATTLE RAISERS DEALERS IN WOOL, MUTTON & LAMBS ALSO HIGH GRADE LINCOLN RAMS RENO, NEVADA, March, 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific St., San Francisco, Cal. Dear Col. Roosevelt, As Republican National Committeeman of the State of Nevada, I extend to you a very hearty welcome, and sincerely hope that you can make it convenient and that the time alloted to you will be ample to take lunch with us, there will be just a few, Governor, Oddie, Senator Smith and two or three others. Of course I am particularry anxious that it will not in any way create any feeling as you understand that in such cases there is always spring up a little envious and possibly a little jealously, but thinking on account of our political affiliation and I still being National Commiteeman I do not think that the General public would take any exception. Mr. Smith will advise me as to your wishes regarding the matter and hoping you are enjoying the very best of health, I am Very sincerely Yours, Dict. PL FlaniganOFFICERS DUNCAN U. FLETCHER, PRESIDENT. JOHN M. PARKER, HONORARY PRESIDENT. DAVID R. FRANCIS, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT. T. S. SOUTHGATE SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT. G. GROSVENOR DAWE, MANAGING DIRECTOR. EDWIN L. QUARLES, SECRETARY. CLARENCE J. OWENS, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. JAMES S. THOMAS, COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION. SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONGRESS "For a Greater Nation Through a Greater South" 1425 New York Avenue Washington, D. C. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASA G. CANDLER, ATLANTA, GA. C. N. EVANS, WILMINGTON, N. C. DUNCAN U. FLETCHER, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. DAVID R. FRANCIS, ST. LOUIS, MO. ROY B. NAYLOR, WHEELING, W. VA. JOHN M. PARKER, NEW ORLEANS, LA. WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS, WASHINGTON, D. C. T. S. SOUTHGATE, NORFOLK, VA. HARRY WEISSINGER, LOUISVILLE, KY. March 27th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, New York City. My dear Sir:- I wish to thank you personally for the important contribution which you made to the survey of Southern resources, prospects and opportunities, which characterized the third annual convention of the Southern Commercial Congress at Atlanta. In view of the remarkable program worked out during the most remarkable convention in the history of the nation, it would be invidious for me to single out one feature of the great meeting as having been more important than another. The program was so many sided and so complete in its survey that it will long stand unique in the history of conventions. I feel, therefore, that you will understand the earnestness with which I thank you for your help in bringing to pass the greatest constructive effort in the history of the nation, affecting the destiny of one-third of the union, and setting that one-third right in the estimation of the balance of the nation. Space would forbid my attempting to define to you all that we had hoped or intended in the three days of the great meeting. May it prove a gratification to you always to realize that you were present on this historic occasion, when the eyes looked back over the physical recovery of the South since the sad days of 1861, and when the veil was lifted from the second fifty years of progress upon which the South has now entered. Yours very truly, Duncan U. Fletcher President. P. S. You will be interested to know that a publishing house dealing in subscription books has asked our permission to throw into two volumes the papers and speeches of the Southern Commercial Congress. What you said, therefore, will become permanently valuable and will help the nation to understand the bases of greatness resting within the South. 20 Kemper St Wollaston Mass [3-27-11? Gram] My dear Mrs Roosevelt We want to lay the corner stone of the Wollaston Park + Downs Church on Easter Sunday to enable us to do this we must raise fifteen hundred dollars yet in order to get a recent subscription of five thousand dollars which is conditional upon our raising a like sum As a member of the BuildingCommittee. I have undertaken to see fifty people & raise $500. in the next few weeks. Will you be one to contribute $10. or whatever is convenient for you to give to help us. It will be most gratefully received I assure you. Yours sincerely. M. Emma Gram March twentyseventh ( Mrs Theodore G). Cable Address "SICNARF San Francisco" WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPHIC CODE. Hotel St. Francis San Francisco March 27th 1911, My dear Sir: In reply to your letter to Mr Roosevelt, he wishes me to say that it is an absolute untruth that he gave any sum of money to Mr Dwyer, or to anyone else, to spend his time in traveling in Europe; nor had he anything to do with giving Mr Dwyer any money; and any such claim is without foundation. Mr Roosevelt wrote him on several occasions, either personally or through Mr Loeb. He does not remember exactly what the letters contained, but he believes they were thanking Mr Dwyer for the support he had given Mr Roosevelt while a Catholic priest as regards certain of the policies in which Mr Roosevelt was interested. Mr Roosevelt has not followed Mr Dwyer's career since the time in question. I have sent a copy of the above letter to another resident of Fountain Inn who wrote a letter concerning Mr Dwyer to Mr Roosevelt. Faithfully yours, Frank Harper Secretary Mr J. W. Fowler, Fountain Inn, S. C.[Enc in Dwyer 4-7-11]March 27 - 1911 [*[March]*] Sir - let me ask you in the name of all Richmond to pay us a visit before you leave, even the boys of the street are singing your praises, here is enclosed a copy of our song — they sing I just picked it up, and send it to show you how they cling to the name of Teddy Roosevelt Respt a Hickey Richmond P.O Contra Costa Co Cal[*[For enc see ca 3-27-11]*][*Ca [3-27-11]*] COME BACK TEDDY. Come back Teddy, don't you tarry, Come back Teddy, hurry home, Times are getting harder, there's nothing in our larder, Our "Cupboards are all empty, not a "bone". Before our Teddy left us, we had something for our breakfast, We had beef stake, cream, and butter on our "rolls". But now we are pay a "quarter", and it would make you die of laughter To find nothing in our dough-nut but a hole. [???] Hickey Richmond[*[Enc in Hickey 2-27-11]*] [*no letter received*] Houston Texas March 27th 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt I inclose a letter from a Judge of the Common Pleas court of Harris Co Texas showing the rebel venom of the representative class of the people pf this towm- I did not preserve the first letter written and published by him declining to serve on the reception committee, when you appeared here Mch5th -Twas, if possible more venimous than this one- Being a northern man and an ex-soldier and drawing a pension for gunshot wound received at the battle of Shiloh Tenn April 7th, 1862 my spirit rebels at their traitorous language- Fortunately I am not tied here permanently and I hope to get away to my home in OHIO by Aug at farthest. Very respectfully Henry Hilderbrant. 410 Binz Buildig Houston Texas.[*[Jenkins]*] FIRE PROOF AMERICAN PLAN $2 50 AND UP SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES Hotel Shattuck NOAH W. GRAY, MANAGER SHATTUCK AVE. & ALLSTON WAY Phones: SUNSET BERKELEY 6783 HOME F. 2686 Berkeley, Cal. March 27, 1911. Dear Mr. Harper, I have made several unsuccessful efforts to reach you over the 'phone and have called once at your hotel and failed to see you. I have the honor and the pleasure of knowing ex-President Roosevelt; indeed, I owe my appointment to the bank in the Philippines largely, if not entirely, to him. I am very desirous of meeting him again before he leaves for the East. I have heard him between these times at the Greek Theater, and could have spoken to him; but, for his sake, did not care to do so under such circumstances.FIRE PROOF AMERICAN PLAN $2 50 AND UP SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES Hotel Shattuck NOAH W. GRAY, MANAGER SHATTUCK AVE. & ALLSTON WAY Phones: SUNSET BERKELEY 6783 HOME F. 2686 Berkeley, Cal. My object in writing is to request that you arrange or fix a time and place, most convenient to Col. Roosevelt, for me to see him and have a short talk. Please address me in care of the Shattuck Hotel, Berkeley, or call me over the phone. And oblige, Yours Very Respectfully, James C. Jenkins To Mr Hooper Secretary to Ex-President Roosevelt, St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, Cal.BERKELEY HEADQUARTERS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WRIGHT BLOCK , Shattuck Ave., and Center St. BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA. March 27th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Berkeley, California. Dear Sir: The Boy Scouts of America in California send their greetings to you. A short message from you to the Scouts would be very much appreciated. If you would be so kind as to put the message in your own handwriting it would be still further appreciated; in the later case facsimile copies would be published in the press. I trust I am not asking too much of you. Very respectfully yours, Percy R.M. Jenkin Scout Commissioner.W.S. ZIMMERMAN, PRESIDENT J. CLIFFORD KAYNOR, SEC'Y - TREAS THE RECORD PRESS PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS THE EVENING RECORD ELLENSBURG [RECORD?] OFFICE SUPPLIES AGENTS ROYAL TYPEWRITER Ellensburg, Washington, Today is [March 27th, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, California. Dear Mr Roosevelt; - The Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce elected a committee with myself as chairman to ask you to make an address in Ellensburg on Friday, April 7th, the day on which you travel from Seattle to Spokane via Northern Pacific Railway. The train on which you are to travel makes a stop of ten minutes in Ellensburg at shortly after the noon hour and it would be most gratifying to the people of the vicinity if you would make at least a short address from the platform of the train. Very Truly Yours, Clifford KaynorNoble County Bank. CAPITAL $ 50.000.00 A. M. JACOBS, PRESIDENT. W. A. GILLIAN, CASHIER. F. L. BLUHM, ASST. CASH. [JACOB KELLER, Pres.] [[???] NEWNAM, Vice Pres.] [???] [Cashier.] Kendallville, Ind. March 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York; My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- After months of the hardest work the woman's Civic Club of this city have succeeded in establishing a public library, an institution which has long been needed. The thing now is to maintain this until a larger one can be had, for it is expected that we will eventually have our own library building. We are now raising funds and it is essential that more money be obtained as soon as possible. I desire to ask whether you are going to be anywhere in this part of the country within the next month or so, and if so whether you could come to us and deliver an address on some topic of civic interest and what your charge would be. We can think of no one who would so well serve us in this undertaking, and I most earnestly hope you may find it possible to be with us some time in the near future. The writer is a member of the Library Board and I can say that nothing would afford me greater pleasure than to make the announcement of your coming. I am, Sir, Respectfully yours, Louis J. KellerCOMITE BRANLY 62, Rue de Richelieu Paris, le 27 Mars 1911 Monsieur, Vous savez par les journaux de ces jours qu'un Comité, sous la présidence de M. Alffed Mésières,sénateur membre de l'Institut, et les vice-présidences de M.M. d'Arsonval des Académies des Sciences et de Médecine, Thureau-Dangin, Secrétaire perpétuel de l'Académie Française, et Daniel Berthelot, Professeur à la Sorbonne, vient d'ouvrir une souscription générale pour offrir un laboratoire au célèbre inventeur de la télégraphie sans fil, Edouard Branly, qui manque à la fois de personnel et de matériel pour continuer ses beaux travaux. Cette situation sat peu digne d'un e civilisation dont la science et le renom ont été si hautement illustrés par les travaux de votre éminent collègue. Aussi le Comité a-t-il pensé que, sans distinction de pays, de partis ou de confessions, tous les hommes de bonne volonté, sauront unir leurs efforts pour y mettre fin, et rendre en meme temps hommage au grand savant. Nous sommes certains que vous approuverez cette oeuvre de justice réelle, et nous serions extremement honorés de pouvoir vous compter parmi nos premiers souscripteurs. Avec nos remerciements, Monsieur, veuilles agréer, l'assurance de nos sentiments les plus distingués. Pr. le Président du Comité: Le Secrétaire général C. M. Tavouill Les souscriptions sont reçues chez le Trésorier du Comité M. E.Roland-Gosselin, 62 Rue de Richelieu - Paris. NOTA - Les listes de souscription seront publiées, sauf désir contraire, dans la plupart des grands journaux français.[*File under Lindley*] REMARKS OF CURTIS H. LINDLEY BEFORE THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB. March 27, 1911. ooo--ooo Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Commonwealth Club: The subject assigned for discussion is: CONSERVATION, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE DOUBTFUL ZONE BETWEEN NATIONAL AND STATE AUTHORITY. It assumes that there is a "doubtful zone" and therefore, a field for discussion. Whether there is or not may only be determined by considering the state's relationship to the National Government in regard to the Public Domain within its borders; the areas over which state laws are dominant; the powers of the Federal Government acting within these areas,- first as a sovereignty exercising governmental functions; and second, as a landed proprietor, owning and controlling the disposition of the land which constitutes the basis of its conservation policies. The time limit imposed upon me inhibits extended discussion, and compels rigid adherence to analytical methods. There is no opportunity for the expression of sentiment, nor time for resonant periods, although our hearts and vocabularies may be full of them. In submitting what follows I may explain that the generalizationsmay in some minor phases be subject here and there to exceptions, owing to difference in environment. I am dealing with the situation as I understand it to exist in the State of California. -1-With reference to other states, while the differentiation may be slight, there is no time to explain, elaborate, or note exceptions. The heart of the subject may best be reached by a process of elimination or common factoring. We may state the following as postulates, principles, which, I understand, have been established by the highest judicial tribunals, both state and national. 1. In the beginning the Federal Government owned none of the western lands; nor did it ever own nor has it since acquired any "public land" in the larger sense within the present boundaries of the thirteen original states or those carved out of them. Tennessee and Texas also fall into this category. 2. The first cession of territory to the Government came from the original states, and vested in the United States, roughly speaking, the area extending westward to the Mississippi. The terms of cession created a public domain which was to be the theatre of future states, and was to be held by the National Government in trust for all the people. Each state carved out of this territory entered into a compact that it should never interfere with the primary right of disposal of the soil, or subject the land to taxation so long as the title remained in the Federal Government. The Constitution of the United States, as ratified by the States, contains the following brief clause with reference to the public lands. "The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful rules, and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States and -2-nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state." Subsequent additions to the Public Domain were acquired through treaties of cession and purchase, and states subsequently created out of the added areas were admitted into the Union under like compacts and under the aegis of the Constitution. 3. The states, as such, acquired no right of property in this domain by virtue of their sovereignty except lands underlying tidal waters and navigable streams, such rights being subordinated to the public right of navigation, which is under the control of the National Government. Whatever other property the states acquired on admission or subsequently, came through donations by the National Government for educational and other purposes, such as 16th and 36th sections in each township for schools and lands granted for agricultural colleges, universities and like purposes. In the exercise of what may be termed its agrarian policies, the national government has sold into private ownership lands to actual settlers and other purchasers, and has donated large areas to aid in the construction of railroads, wagon roads, and other internal improvements. The residuum, until recently a rapidly disappearing quantity, is the "Public Domain", subject to national conservation. 4. Within the states, the Federal Government is to be considered in a dual aspect. (1) Landed -3-proprietor, holding the public domain in trust for all the people; and (2), a sovereign exercising such powers and governmental functions as were granted to it by the states upon subjects defined in the constitution; such, for example, as the right to regulate commerce between the states, the control of navigation and others not necessary to enumerate. 5. Under the Constitution and compacts between the states, the Congress of the United States has the absolute control over the public domain. It determines all questions of policy with regard to its disposition. It may reserve it from sale; donate it; lease it; and prescribe such terms as it may see fit for privileges granted on or over it, the same as any other land owner. With this policy the state has no concern and cannot interfere. 6. With the exception of such small areas as are occupied by the National Government for purely governmental purposes, such as post offices, customs offices, etc., as to which the state has in express terms surrendered its sovereignty and ceded it to the National Government, the state exercises what may be loosely called the "police power" within [the] its entire boundaries. All ordinary state laws passed in the exercise of its political jurisdiction, are operative over the public domain, provided such laws do not contravene the compact between the state and the National Government - - that is, do not interfere with the [private] primary disposal of the soil, and do not impinge on the constitutional power of Congress to deal with the lands as it sees fit. -4-7. For purposes of this analysis, we must consider the state solely in its sovereign capacity and not as a land owner. In California, at least, by a process of rapid elimination, the state has ceased to be a land owner. Such landed property as it may still own, and which has escaped the pernicious activity and piratical vigilance of land sharks and speculators, is purely negligible. 8. National conservation, as we understand it, is a policy of primarily placing the remnant of the public domain, other than that portion of it which is purely agricultural in character, in a state of reservation, and subsequently dealing with it or its natural resources in such a manner as will economically yield the best results to all the people. Its principal aim is to obtain a maximum economic production at a minimum of waste; to prevent individuals or aggregations of individuals, from securing monopolies; and to exact some equivalent for the privileges granted. It may be asserted and is claimed with some degree of plausibility that in assuming to prevent intra-state monopolies, the Federal Government is exercising a state function. But as I understand it, this is simply the result of a policy, and flows incidentally from the right to dictate terms upon which privileges on the Public Domain are granted a right with which the states cannot interfere. Where a right exists the motive with which it is exercised in a legal sense, is of no moment. As before noted, in the initiation and administration of measures designed to carry these policies into effect, the state has no voice, and so long as the Federal Government carries out these measures without infringing on the rights of private -5-property, which it had previously sold, there is no one to complain. If it becomes necessary to utilize, injure or destroy private property for the use of the Federal Government in the carrying out of its policies of national conservation, the Government must condemn the land under state laws, the same as any public utility corporation would be compelled to do. 9. These generalizations are subject to an important consideration which involves that department of conservation which deals with the use of water in the running streams; to wit: the reclamation of desert lands, federal irrigation projects, and the development, transmission and use of hydro-electric power. As to this field of activity, the state assumes a position of importance. So far as the re-forestation of denuded public lands, the management of forests, the sale and disposal of timber, and the terms under which rights temporary or permanent may be acquired in public lands containing coal, oil, phosphates or other minerals which may be included in the conservation policies are concerned, the state has no function whatever to perform. 10. Running water is not in the usual sense subject to ownership. Rights are essentially usufructuary. As to the use of water flowing over the public domain, the Federal Government at an early period of the development of the west, adopted the policy of sanctioning the appropriation of water for beneficial purposes and its diversion from the natural channels for mining, irrigating and other industries. The policy had its inception first in recognition of local rules and customs, subsequently -6-crystallizing into positive congressional enactments. So that it has come to pass that while the National Government through its ownership of the land has the right to use water passing over it for the benefit of the lands riparian to the stream, which right is purely relative in connection with private owners on the same stream, and has the right to insist, like any other proprietor of lands, that the state shall not deprive it of such rights, or interfere with the navagibility of the streams, yet if it desires increased privileges in connection with its conservation policies, it must acquire the appropriative right, the same as an ordinary individual. In other words, the National Government is committed to the policy that as to rights to be acquired in running water, other than those inherent in the ownership of the land itself, the state laws, rules and regulations are controlling. In this regard, the Federal Government occupies the same status as an individual, or private corporation. 11. Federal control over the potentialities in running water arises, not out of its ownership of the water, but out of its ownership of the land either over which it flows or over which it must be conducted. Taking for illustrative purposes, the hydro-electric feature of the conservation policies, while the right to use the water must be acquired under state laws, there can be no diversion or use of it on or over Government land without the consent of the United States. In this way, the Government is in a position to dictate the terms and conditions under which privileges and easements over the public domain shall be granted, and to exact something in the nature of a royalty for -7-these privileges. The state has no concern with this; has no right to inhibit, or control it. If it be asserted that this attitude of the Government is inimical to the state's interest; that it retards development and paralyzes industries (and such assertions are made) the state cannot complain. The Government is simply dealing with its own property in its own way under the authority granted by the Constitution and compact with the states. If there is to be a change in policy, it must come through appeals to Congress. 12. This brief analysis would seem to sanction the deduction that with regard to nation conservation there is no "twilight zone" in which national and state sovereignty overlap, or interlock. These two sovereignties revolve in concentric orbits without serious danger of collision or damage. 13. If I were called upon to suggest the possible duty of the state, I should say that it would lie in the direction of sympathetic co-operation, adjusting its water legislation and policy so as to co-ordinate with the Federal Government. Theoretically, at least, it is the function of the state and not the general government, to prevent all monopolies which do not enter into interstate commerce. But as many streams are interstate and electricity is an article of commerce which may be transmitted from one state into another, state control over the industry could not be universally effectual. State co-operation with the National Government in other lines, has been brought about; for example, in the construction of a debris dam to restrain -8-the detritus from flowing from the water shed of the torrential streams of California to the valleys below, a shattered hope of the hydraulic miner that this would enable him to resume the interdicted industry; also in dredging the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers to improve the navigation. Just what may be the attitude of the state as to sympathetic co-operation in national conservation measures, will depend on the Legislature, which, under our representative form of government, is supposed to express for the time being, at least, the will of the people of the state. 14. It is quite apparent that the state is, like the general government, in control of one of the essential factors in the hydro-electric industry, which factors should be united in a common purpose. This situation in no sense involves a conflict in the exercise of sovereign powers. Each sphere of control is defined and recognized by both state and nation. The state may emulate the example of the Government and impose conditions under which water may be appropriated and used commercially, for power purposes. And there looms up the probability of being compelled to satisfy two sovereigns instead of one, which suggests in turn, the possibility of burdensome and deterrent conditions. It would seem that in this direction there is room for discussion as to plans of co-ordination. These plans must be carefully worked out by those familiar with the complexities of the situation. Mere unenlightened opportunism, however well meant, will not accomplish very satisfactory results. -9-In other times and in other nations, the National Domain - - the folk land - - the hinter land, has been the plaything of tyrants. In the American Commonwealth, it has fed the appetite of greed; has been preyed upon by the pillaging land grabber and annexed by the fraudulent land pirate. That there still remains enough upon which to focalize a national sentiment, and around which to build a national hope is due solely to those men who had the great foresight to take the initiative, and the magnificent courage to deliver the message. Among these patriotic citizens the name of him, who like Abou Ben Adhem's, leads all the rest, is that of the distinguished guest of the evening. -10_ [*[Lindley]*][*[3-27-11]*] [*Invitation*] SOLE AGENT FOR STETSON SHOES JOHN D. LOSEKAMP. CLOTHIER AND FAMOUS OUTFITTER. BILLINGS, MONT. March 27/11 SOLE AGENT FOR STETSON HATS Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY My Dear Sir It's my pleasure to have the honor to submit to you the enclosed resolution passed March 21st 1911 by the Billings Board of Trade inviting you to accept the invitation to be present with our people July 4th 1911 and that you deliver the oration in this our Independence day, and in accepting it is our wish that you will be the guest of Billings City. Trusting that it will be our pleasure to hear from you a favorable reply. I am most Respectfully John D Losekamp[*[FOR ENCL SEE 3-20-11 3-21-11]*]NEIL C. MACDONALD. B.A.,M.A. President of North Dakota Educational Association Superintendent of Mandan City Schools MANDAN, NORTH DAKOTA March 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287, 4th Ave., New York City. My dear Sir:- I am writing to ask if we can secure you to give an address before the North Dakota Educational Association on the afternoon or evening of Nov. 1,1911 at Fargo. If so. kindly let me know what your fee would be. If you can arrange to come west at the time and your fee be not too high, the committee will be very glad, indeed, to make arrangements for your appearance here. We have planned to devote one afternoon to the theme, Country Life in North Dakota. Your interest in this general subject, as shown when you were President of the U. S. by your appointment of a Commission on Country Life, makes our committee very anxious to secure you for an address here next fall. If it would be any inducement I think we could arrange for a few days of wild duck and goose hunting. The closing days of October make the best time for such hunting. Hoping to receive a favorable reply, I am, Yours respectfully, N. C. Macdonald, Chairman of Executive Committee, North Dakota Educational Association.San Francisco March 27' 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco, Calif. My dear Sir: - The enclosed should make a fine sermon. Thirty years ago, the writer was a Pullman car conductor on the Northern Pacific Railroad. Perhaps you will remember me as the boy you always called "Namesake" as we came into the world on the same day and the same year. Yours very respectfully M.Q. Meehan #1320 Page St.[*[For enc. see 3-27-11]*]TELEPHONE BROADWAY 3788 FREDERICK J. H. MERRILL GEOLOGIST AND MINING ENGINEER 624 CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING. CABLE ADDRESS: HAMMER, LOS ANGELES BEDFORD MCNEIL CODE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA , March 27. 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, % University of California, Berkeley, California. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I am very sorry not to have had an opportunity of paying my respects to you when you were in Los Angeles, but I was detained in the field by some professional work. I took the liberty of sending you on Saturday last, a telegram in regard to my candidacy for the position of State Mineralogist of California, because I did not know how long you would be in the state. My thought was that, if it were possible for you to say a good word for me, I would appreciate it very much. Since leaving Albany in 1904, I have been occupied with consulting work in geology and mining engineering in Mexico, Arizona and California, and since February 1910, I have made my home in Los Angeles. With best regards, Very respectfully yours, F. J. H. Merrill FJHM-SHondo Texas Mch; 27 1911 Mr. Frank Harper, Sec'y to Theodore Roosvelt, Outlook Office, New York N.Y. Dear Sir: - In Re- to your letter to me of date of Jan 27th 1911, Stating to me that it would be impasable, for our friend, Roosvelt, to read the M.SS, which I sent him Prior to that date, and wherein, Said letter to me you Stated that you would return the M.SS, under a Seperate Cover. I am sorry to say that I have waited Patiently for same but have has as to yet not received it. Will you Kindly let me hear from you, and at the same time will you Kindly get a tracer out for same. Thanking you Kindly in advance for same, I beg to remain Yours Very Truly S. J. Overton Hondo, Texas.Denver, Colo. Mch.27th-11. [*[G.O. Smith?]*] Department of The Interior, United States Geological Survey, To The Director, Dear Sir: - The terrible fire that has just taken place in New York City, prompts me to send you under separate wrapper, a sample of a fire proof wall plaster that would, were it universally used put an end to such catastrophes for all time. This material is so cheap that it may well be used in all kinds of construction, while it contains more than 25% asbestos the kind that is used is so common in some parts of the West that there is an almost inexhaustible supply to draw from. I trust that in the interest of humanity you will do me the honor to have this plaster tested for its fire proof qualities, as well as its other non-conductive qualities. Asbestos is known to be a non-conductor of heat, cold, electricity, and sound. Its use would have saved the lives of 150 people in the last New York fire, as well as the 289 who perished in the Brooklyn theatre, the 200 who perished in the Theatre Comique, Paris, the 28 who perished in the Hotel Royal, the 150 who perished in the Charity Bazaar, Paris, the 45 in the Windsor Hotel, New York, the 145 at the Hoboken piers in 1900, the 21 in the Park Avenue Hotel, New York, 1902, the 603 in the Iroquois Theatre, Chicago, 1903, the Steamer Slocum in the East River in 1904 with its 1,021 people who lost their lives. Need I mention any more of the awful fires which have caused the most terrible loss of life in the last ten years?In behalf of humanity, I ask you to test this plaster and give the result to the world. Most sincerely yours, [*[Fred Patee]*][Encl in Patee 3/30/11]JAMES D. PHELAN 603 PHELAN BUILDING Telephone Kearny 42 SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Avenue San Francisco. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I beg to confirm our engagement to visit the Relief Home on Wednesday morning at 9:30 A.M. from your residence on Pacific Avenue. I will bring my automobile which, if desired, you can use the rest of the day, and I will return with Mr. Spreckels to the city. Indeed, my motor is available for you or Mrs. Roosevelt at all times during your visit, and I wish you would use it. My office telephone is Kearny 42, and my house, Franklin 275. At the Relief Home you can talk of the San Francisco Disaster or of good government, etc. The inmates would prefer such topics than to any reference to their own condition. They are still freemen, and 450 of them voted at the last primary and general election. The McCarthy administration - in charge - tried to improperly influence them, even tearing down Governor Johnson's cards, but a majority voted for Johnson. So the independence of the voter - to vote his own will and judgment - would be a good sentiment to utter. The Superintendent, Mr. Wollenberg, put in by our Relief Committee after the fire, holds as a Civil Service appointee, and has made a fine record. He will notify the men and women Tuesday at dinner that you will be there Wednesday. Yours very truly, James D. Phelan THE ONLY CATHOLIC WEEKLY PUBLISHED IN SAN FRANCISCO Officers and Directors Most Rev. P. W. Riordan, D.D., President Rt Rev. Thos. Grace, D.D. Rev. M. D. Connolly Rev. W.B. O'Connor Rev. J. B. McNally Rev. P.E. Mulligan, Sec'y The Monitor ESTABLISHED 1858 The Official Organ of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Published Weekly By The Monitor Publishing Company 1122-1124 Mission Street Charles Phillips, Editor, and Manager Sarsfield F. MacCarthy, Business Manager Phone Market 693 San Francisco, Cal. March 27, '11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Please accept my hearty thanks for your letter regarding Catholics and the Y.M.C.A. I will use what you wrote to Mr. Dodge, omitting all names, as you request. I feel confident that the publication of this matter will strongly tend toward bringing about the desired result of harmonious cooperation between the Association and Catholics. May I take this opportunity of saying that I owe much of my interest in this matter to my friend and counsellor, Dr. Maurice Francis Egan, through whose kindness I once had the pleasure of meeting you? I do not forget this pleasure, nor will my father (who celebrated his Eighty-third birthday on St. Patrick's THE ONLY CATHOLIC WEEKLY PUBLISHED IN SAN FRANCISCO The Monitor ESTABLISHED 1858 The Official Organ of the Archdiocese of San Francisco PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY The Monitor Publishing Company 1122-1124 Mission Street Officers and Directors Most Rev. P. W. Riordan D.D., President Rt. Rev. Thos. Grace, D.D. Rev. M. D. Connolly Rev. W. B. O'Connor Rev. J. B. McNally Rev. P. E. Mulligan, Sec'y Charles Phillips, Editor and Manager Sarsfield F. MacCarthy, Business Manager PHONE MARKET 693 San Francisco, Cal., March 27, '11 Day-whose first Republican vote in a long life time was cast for you), ever forget your kind message to him when I published the little book, "Back Home," which Dr. Egan sent you. Sincerely yours, Charles Phillips Editor & Manager.JEFFERSON D. BIVENS, PRES. WOODVILLE ROGERS, V-PRES. ALINE MAYS, REC. SECY. FRED ROGERS, COR. SECY. Ratio-Mæonian Literary Society Trinity University COMMENCEMENT REPRESENTATIVES: JNO. M. POINDEXTER, } DEBATERS JNO. WYNNE BARTON, } D. C. BROWN, ORATOR GRACE JOHNSON, ESSAYIST Waxhachie, Texas March 27, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y, Dear Colonel, I desire to know your opinion upon the following question for Debate: Resolved that the Initiative and Referendum system of government sould be made a_part of the Legislative system of Texas. Which side of this do you favor and why? Thanking you in advance for this kindness I beg to remain very truly yours, Jno. M. Poindexter Box 242STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. March 27, 1911. Major C. W. Bourne, Supt. Golden Gate Orphanage & Farm, Lytton, Cal. My dear Major: I was recently at your place and was pleased to notice the many improvements that have taken place and those under contemplation. It is really too bad that you are hampered in your work by the lack of funds; you should have some liberal contributions to put your orphanage on a thoroughly good foundation. There is a lot of remodeling of present buildings needed to accommodate the children there now and to make room for those to come. You need a better equipment and improvement in your sewer and water plants for the protection of the health of your inmates. I am confident that, were the always generous contributing public spirited citizens thoroughly informed of your good work and worthy institution and the great amount of good you are doing the unfortunate children in your care, there would be plenty of money given you to carry on your work. With best wishes for you and your very excellent home, I am, Respectfully, (Signed) WALTER F. PRICE, Expert.[enc. in C.W.Bourne 7-13-11][Reynolds 3-27-11] Aylett va To Ex President Roosevelt To Your Royal Highness Pardon the liberty I am about to take in addressing you being our former President and a man of such a royal frame upright and temperance. I thus address you for grant to confide in one who is a friend to Jesus Christ and who believe in his good work friend i want your confidence and advise in regards to an invention it is an railroad invention. 2 I had an uncle two Cousins and a friend who were killed by the railroad. Since the friend death, this Ideal Invention has been presenting itself, and has been in my mind both day and night. It is a constructed cover to cover over the railroad car track on the public roads where the roads teams croses to be kept covered when the cars are not running. It is the only really invention I have ever heard of to prevent accident to teams in crossing the railroad.3 This is my own Idea. I have never saw or heard of anything like what I have invented. Why should I not let it Be known If it would be any advantage to the railroad. It will be constructed like a bridge cover only it will be fastened and will be raised up like a door. This New construction will prevent people, Horses being caught between the car rail by useing this invention it will lessen the Cost of lives. Now my friend I trust in what you say. Will you Kindly advised me what you think4 and how I could place it before the public that the railroad Co. could understand what the wonderful solidness of this cover would do in preventing accident you can see by the description of it what an advantage it would be as daily there are so many people killed by crossing the railroad with there team on account of being caught in the car rail more often than anything else. Soon the train passes it is laid down. When is approaching it is raised up.5 I am a lady at an advance age having descended from family nobility. Trace my ancestors as far as 1544 - having had riches but today I have not all the comforts of a comfortable life. but I trust to God for all. having been in ill health since 1900 and for several years my outgoing has been a very little in my feeble state of health I am not able to attend to much but I am anxious to have the confident and advice of some time good person to inform what would be the best plan6 for me to undertake in regards to Sell a Patent of this invention and what you would estimate the price for the Patent as you have traveled around the most of the world is one reason I consult you as you have seen a great deal and know as much I have not applied for a Patent. yet I wanted to hear what your ideas would be about it. also I have not any of the Patent Lawyers' names in Washington yet.wishing you good Health I remain in confidence Mrs. M. C. Reynolds. Aylett. P.O. King William Co. Virginia March 2[6]7 1911Reading Room and Library for the Blind Telephone Market 8107 3535 Sixteenth Street Honorary President and Founder, Mrs. Andrew Summers Rowan 1036 Vallejo Street Secretary to the ex-President Roosevelt, Mrs. George J. Bucknall, 2433 Franklin Street 1st Vice-President, Mrs. I. Lowenberg, 2196 Jackson Street 2d Vice-President, Mrs. F. W. Vaughan, 2314 Clay Street Treasurer, Mrs. William Manning, 2352 Franklin Street Recording Secretary, Miss Elizabeth Livermore, 1023 Vallejo Street Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. George E. Billings, Mill Valley, Cal. Librarian, Mrs. Zoeth Eldredge, 2621 Devisadero Street San Francisco March 27, 1911 To the Honorable Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir, Out of Darkest Africa, you have brought Light and greater knowledge to many. Will you be kind enough to help us who are trying to bring Light to many who sit in Darkness----- "The Blind;" and give a benefit in aid of the Reading Room & Library for the Blind; an organization supported by women who instruct and assist those who in Adult years have become blind. The service being voluntary, as the State does not provide education in the raised types for the sightless, unless they are under twenty one years of age. All our library & possessions were destroyed in 19062 Reading Room and Library for the Blind TELEPHONE MARKET 8107 3535 SIXTEENTH STREET HONORARY PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER. MRS. ANDREW SUMMERS ROWAN. 1036 VALLEJO STREET PRESIDENT, MRS. GEORGE J BUCKNALL. 2433 FRANKLIN STREET 1ST VICE PRESIDENT. MRS. I. LOWENBERG. 2196 JACKSON STREET 2D VICE-PRESIDENT. MRS. F. W. VAUGHAN, 2314 CLAY STREET TREASURER. MRS. WILLIAM MANNING 2852 FRANKLIN STREET RECORDING SECRETARY, MISS ELIZABETH LIVERMORE, 1023 VALLEJO STREET CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, MRS. GEORGE E. BILLINGS, MILL VALLEY, CAL. LIBRARIAN, MRS. ZOETH ELDREDGE, 2621 DEVISADERO STREET SAN FRANCISCO, and our present endeavor is to regain what we have lost and increase our usefulness. I need not try to tell You how how much we should appreciate this courtesy & favor from You. nor how much we should value Your co-operation in our work - The immense audience which we feel sure would greet You - at the proper time and place wouldby you would vociferously voice our appreciation - welcome and more than grateful thanks With esteem & regard Very Sincerely Yours Josephine Morris Rowan [[shorthand]] Mrs A. S. Rowan 1036 Vallejo Street San Francisco Telephone Franklin 661. [[shorthand]] [Santine] Alameda Cal March 27th 1911 To Mr Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir It is evidently a matter of necesity that this should be as short as possible The undersign was a member of the N.G.C. in the early 60' military companys those days turned out from 80 to 160 men in 1863 or about one year before the reelection of Abraham Lincoln the army commander of the department of the Pacific came to the armory and administered the iron clad oath which made us United States troops This company was known as company G McClellan Guards Captain J.W. Wilkinson N.G.C. California at that time was isolated from the east communication was by what was called Pony Express weekly The party which was opposed to the union were called Broom Rangers by turning out in great processions carring Brooms times were ripe in San Francisco Military under arms Riots more or less gutting of newspaper offices when they dare speak disrespectful Rev Thomas Star King almost nightly upon the public sts hurling defiance with a vengence to those opposed to the Union Rev Dr Cox was[*[3-17-11]*] another of the same class he had a voice to be proud of. As you have stood at the head of this great nation knowing the machinery of government, I would like to ask you, if the takeing of this oath (as administered by the department officials) made federal soldiers of us. if so - I have never been discharged. your answer to this question will be appreciated most kindly. In dropping you these few lines, I have done so through the advice of several gentlemen, not that I wish to go over anyones head to reach you Yours truly John Santine 3105 Encinal Ave Alameda Cal[*[Shinakawa]*] March 27th, 1911 143 — S. Figueroa St Los Angles, Cal Frank Harper, Esq My dear Secretary: President Roosevelt's acknowledgement of my slight dedication and your favour dated March 25th came to me this morning and am so delighted with them. May I beg you do me a favour to ask President Roosevelt to write a short maxim for the standard of my future and signhis name on the pictures. The greatest statesman on the earth President Roosevelt's signature will come me to become one of the great factors of the next generation for Japan. Faithfully yours T. Shimakawa"WAR IS HELL" PEACE BETWEEN NATIONS—A COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT: LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL, EXECUTIVE "LET US HAVE PEACE" TENTH NUMBER OUT AUGUST 1 TWELVE NUMBERS $1.00 SIX NUMBERS 50 CENTS SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS The United Nations A PEACE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED OCCASIONALLY [109 Coulter Block, Aurora, Illinois] CYRUS H. STREET Editor Berkeley, California. 1517 Shattuck Ave March 27, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco, Cal.. Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a small leaflet on the subject of "Stop War Now," and take the liberty of asking you for your endorsement of the plans suggested therein for the purpose of stopping war through the organization of an international government and the refusal of the bankers to loan money for war purposes, if the same meets with your approval and you can consistently give it to me for publication in my magazine. Permit me to say that I am devoting my life to the promotion of these plans. Have been publishing them in every civilized nation wherever I thought it might arouse some interest in the subjects. I have travelled thru the Middle Western States, and personally talked with ten thousand men of all classes and all kinds of business; have procured many written endorsements of some of the most prominent men and women in the United States; the most widely circulated newspapers of the United States have published interviews with me which have given the plans millions of readers I never could have reached with my little magazine. I am convinced that the plans will succeed on their merits but if you were to endorse them - or perhaps the initiative suggested - it would aid the movement very materially. I would have been delighted to meet you personally but as I know your[ti] time is well occuoied have not dared to seek the interview altho I have more than once suggested you for the first president of the UNITED NATIONS in my magazine. Hoping you may favor me with your endorsement I am yours very truly, Cyrus H. Street CHS Editor, U.N.Los Angeles, Cal., Mar. 27, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Kind Sir: I am writing you that you may know how much the teachers of Los Angeles appreciated the opportunity, and pleasure, of hearing your address on Tuesday last. Your talk to us but strengthened our belief in, and adherence to, the principles for which you stand. We shall hold the same high standard before our students, and attempt to lead them up to it. Thanking you again for our very great pleasure, I am, Very Respectfully, J.P. Thurston. Pres. School Masters' Club. For fourteen hundred devoted teachers.NEW YORK 421 FLATIRON BLDG. PHILADELPHIA 1011 CHESTNUT STREET CHICAGO COMMERCIAL NAT'L BANK BLDG. Twentieth Century Self-Culture Association (INCORPORATED) Draper's Self-Culture ANDREW SLOAN DRAPER, LL. D. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, STATE OF NEW YORK DIRECTOR 624-625 WO[XXX] BUILDING REMOVED TO 816-20 HEWES BLDG. SAN FRANCISCO ST. LOUIS THIRD NATIONAL BANK BLDG. BOSTON 42 JOURNAL BLDG. KANSAS CITY 606 KANSAS CITY LIFE BLDG. March 27, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, Cal. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- It was my privilege to be in the audience when you delivered your lecture at the Greek Theatre Saturday afternoon: and I am taking the liberty of addressing you on the subject, inasmuch as my entire efforts are devoted to work along the lines laid down in your discourse. The success of our Association depends on our ability to arouse the mother to a full sense of her responsibility; and with this end in view, we aim to send our organizers into every home where there are children. These organizers are intelligent forceful women who are very carefully drilled in an effectual presentation of the very points that you so emphasized in your lecture Saturday. The purpose is to induce the mother to become a member of our Association; and when enrolled she immediately receives our text matter, in ten volumes, in the practical use of which she is given instruction each month. She also has access to our correspondence or information department which faithfully endeavors to answer any query that may present itself to her. Although we are not philanthropists, we feel we are doing a good work; and are entitled to, and do receive, the unqualified support of those who realize the importance of awakening the mothers. It affords me much pleasure to hand you herewith our text matter - Draper's Self-Culture - which I trust you will accept; and on which I would appreciate a criticism given with your usual candor. Respectfully yours, Wickes W. Wamboldt Manager.The Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company. Pacific Department. 444 California St. San Francisco Monday March 27. 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir: In my pleasure and excitement at the moment when President Wheeler handed me the little book and said to me "You are a lucky man" last Saturday afternoon when you had so kindly granted my desire I thanked him, but I forgot to tell him to thank you for me. Allow me to do so now. I do thank you from the bottom of my heart and may I not say to you "The Lord bless and keep you and make his face to shine upon you" more and more He has indeed kept you in America in Africa, in Europe and all over the world and will continue to keep you as you go about doing good even as our Master did when he was here on earth in human form. You are a great preacher of righteousness. I should love to hear you today and again to morrowbut office duties prevent me. Your clear ringing words of Saturday "Virtue does not imply weakness" "A man may be good and also strong at the same time" not a Molly coddle but a man" and again on yesterday "Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only" will linger long in my memory and your signature in my book will be an inspiration to deeds as well as words. With love and thanks I remain Yours gratefully J. Edward WarrenTHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DANVILLE, VA. P. H. WHEATLEY, SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE HOURS: MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3 TO 4 P.M. FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS EXCEPTED Danville, Va. March 27, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New Jersey. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, I, only a seventeen year old boy, very humbly write to ask your opinion on the Woman Suffrage Question. I have been appointed to represent my high school in a joint debate with the Lynchburg High School to be fought out some time next month. The subject selected is "Resolved that the right of suffrage should be given to women." I have the affirmative side. I would greatly appreciate any information that you will give on either side. I have taken a great fancy to debating and making speeches and my earnest endeavor is to make a real speaker some day. Your ardent admirer, Ralph Wheatley.The Arthur H. Clark Company Publishers Booksellers & Importers Caxton Building, Cleveland, O. All Communications should be Addressed to the Company Cable Address Bookmen, Cleveland Codes A.B.C. 4th Edition & Unicode March 27, 1911. The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, LL. D. Oyster Bay, Long Island N. Y. Honorable and Dear Sir:- We have just taken from one of our customers a set of "The Phillippine Islands: 1493-1898," 55 volumes, which is as the New York Evening Post says, "the greatest work on Phillippine history in any language," and of which the English Historical Review says, "It is a thorough and scholarly history and one which will prove indispensable to all historians." Knowing your interest in historical works, we take pleasure in giving you the first refusal of this set. The work was finally limited to 500 sets instead of 1000. Iys sale was exclusively among the larger reference libraries, colleges and universities of this country and abroad. Eleven sets only into private libraries and these eleven sets are the only ones that can ever come upon the market. The set was published at $220.00 net. Since the work went out of print only two perfect sets have come upon the market, both being sold at auction: the one in New York at $242.00; the other in Boston at $253.00. These prices can be virified by reference to the "American Book Prices Current." The price we have set upon the present set is $4.50 per volume and we consider this price very reasonable. Should any of the few sets in private hands eventually be sold at auction they will bring a considerable advance over the published price: perhaps double. The analytical index, the most extensive ever published to any historical work, makes available for easy reference a mass of absolutely reliable information on the history of every question pertaining to the Phillippine Islands and the Far East generally. Regarding payment. If it is not convenient for you to pay for the entire set at once, we shall be willing to accept monthly payments at the rate of $10.00 or more per month. Should you wish to examine a volume of the set before placing your order, we should have pleasure in sending you prepaid one of the volumes. We shall appreciate your courtesy in giving us an early reply. Yours respectfully, The Arthur H. Clark Co. J. Wise W/BFK For 1 enc see ca 3-27-11 "You shoul order this..."[Enc. in Bernard 3-27-11] 9 TO A LITTLE GIRL Sweet Little Girl, so bright and fair, I wish you adways little were: For when you're grown, And Childhood's flown, And Womanhood shall dawn, I then shall gaze On Beauty's face, Only to know its scorn. But now you stand Upon the strand Of Childhood's happy shore: You soon shall reach The Briny Beach, And slowly shall pass o'er-- Pass o'er the Flood To Womanhood, While tempests madly roar: When Childhood's dead, The Angel's fled, And gone forevermore. But on that day; I firmly pray[ca 3-27-11] 10 The Childless Life. As little boy and girl, we played among the flowers; Light-hearted as the birds, we passed the fleeting hours; Nor recked the time would come, when man and woman, we, Sad-hearted and alone, should miss the children's glee; When, filled with rush of bus'ness, its struggle and its strife; We'd find there still was something that was lacking in our life. So we settle down and marry, and wed - both man and dame - But, bye and bye, we realize that married-life is tame, For the hearth seems awful dreary - with no children playing round - And our hearts feel - oh! so weary! - for our Ship of Life's aground. For we really out to marry to rear an infant race, Which, when we die, shall tarry - to ably take our place - And pass the flame of life, sir, on - on - from sire to son, And finish nobly - grandly - what we ourselves begun. But still we sit in terror, and view the hearth around, And see the single error, that our married-life confounds. If we are young and fearless, God bless our happy fate; If we are old and cheerless, we wring our hearts - too late; A childless life, here-after, shall speechless sorrows bring; Life, without children's laughter, is a cheerless - joyless thing. And he that will not battle and triumph o'er his foes, Shall miss the children's prattle, and find unending woes. For his shall be, full surefly, a never-ending strife; His fate, a WIFELESS SOLITUDE, and childless - homeless - life. [Bernard][ca 3-27-11] [enc in a.H. Clark 3-27-11]You should order this set at once, because (1) A limited edition only is made direct from type; no more will ever be published; and the originals themselves will gradually be lost. (2) It will go out of print and be unprocurable. "Since the work will be absolutely indispensable, not only to reference libraries, but to any one who would deal intelligently with Philippine problems, whether social, economic or political, these ought not long to be open for subscription."--Out West. (3) Already the orders received from public men, colleges, and libraries in Great Britain, Germany, Holland, France, Spain, the Philippines, Japan, Australasia, Canada, etc., have exceeded expectations, and such sale abroad will materially reduce the number of sets available for home orders. "Just now the Philippines are at the very entrance of the gateway which is certain to lead to an important place for them in the world's affairs, and the number of students of the history of the Islands is increasing. The work is, therefore, valuable and timely."--Syracuse Post-Standard. "No one can foresee the day when we shall be rid of the Philippines. American interest in the Islands, therefore, is likely to constantly increase.--The States. (4) The sets will largely to into Public and College Libraries, whence they will never again come into the market, and many of the sets in private libraries will remain there permanently. "The libraries and historical scholars of the country will welcome the publication." -J. G. SCHURMAN, LL.D., Cornell University, President of Philippine Commission. "Impressive in its scale, and, . . . will cover the ground with great thoroughness." -HERBERT PUTNAM, Librarian of Congress. (5) It is, and always will remain, the final work of reference. "The most important project ever undertaken in the line of Philippine history in any language, above all the English."--New York Evening Post. "It will remain forever a permanent reservoir of knowledge, and an impressive monument to the technical skill and learning of its editors."--Literary World. "An undertaking of more far-reaching importance than our public men or even our scholars realise." -JAMES A. LEROY, Former Secretary to Hon. Dean C. Worcester. (6) The present interest in and importance of the Philippines must increase not only here but in Europe and in the Orient. Because of "the Oriental problem of to-day; the conflicting claims of powerful European nations, striving for advantage and monopoly in the rich trade of the East; the wealthy, but comparatively defenseless Chinese people; the relations between the dominant whites and the weaker colored races; the characteristics, racial and local, of the various Oriental peoples; the influence of the missionaries, etc."--Philadelphia Press. "The Pacific Ocean, its shores, its islands, and the vast regions beyond, will become the chief theatre of events in the world's great Hereafter."--W. H. SEWARD (July 29, 1852). (7) To what other source can you turn for full, reliable, unbiased information on the many important questions that must arise during the next fifty years, but to the extensive analytical Index to this work? "At the present time few subjects are discussed so widely and so ignorantly as matters relating to the Philippines."--Chicago Chronicle. "In these volumes the true, unvarnished history is being written, and the earnest student of the question must come to them."--American Catholic Quarterly Review. "The MSS. have thus far been most difficult of access."--The Dial. Why is the intelligent citizen, when he hears constantly such conflicting testimony, forced to say, "I wish I knew whom to believe about this Philippine business?" "The fact that political warfare has, during the past five years, sown the seeds of confusion in the minds of the people, presents an unanswerable argument for the need of this exhaustive mine of hitherto inaccessible information."--Literary World. "Considering the sources of what has been published hitherto, the careful reader will ever be on his guard as to accepting commonly published estimates of the state of culture of the Filipinos when they were discovered by the Spaniards."--New York Evening Post. ". . . are not readily accessible owing to the rarity of their publication and mainly because they were written in a language hitherto comparatively little studied in the United States." --New York Times Saturday Review. "This publication is very highly to be commended, as, in the confused state of current information upon the conditions in our insular dependencies, evidence direct from unimpeachable sources is of the greatest importance."--PROF. PAUL S. REINSCH, University of Wisconsin. "At present this material is not only in a foreign language, but much of it contained in rare and almost inaccessible manuscripts."--San Francisco Argonaut. How can reliable information be secured? In only one of two ways: first, by a personal examination of the original MSS., documents, and books in many cities of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Holland, Great Britain, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines, etc., or, second, by reference to the extensive analytical index to "The Philippine Islands," now being published. ". . . in the archives of the City of Mexico and in Spanish cities, where the unworked material is most significant, and has been to date most neglected."--JAMES A. LEROY. "Research has been conducted with rare industry and at great expense to bring to light everything of importance that tends to enhance knowledge of conditions."--American Anthropologist. ". . . presents to the general public and to students who are unable to go abroad, all the documents which are essential to a thorough study of the Filipinos."--Newark Evening News. What are necessary besides the great expense of a journey to the places named? First, at least three years' time to examine the documents, which are usually not indexed or even classified. Second, a thorough knowledge of the language in which the originals are written. "The work is second in importance only to the original documents; to the student it is even of greater value, since it places before him translations of these historical data which would otherwise be totally inaccessible, and without which no work on the Philippines could be definitive." --American Anthropologist. Does the present work adequately make the sources available? "In this great work the student and scholar, and the actual workers of our government in the Islands and at home, will find amplified, easy of access, and complete, the very information which until now they have found well-nigh impossible to secure."--Literary World. "The documents let in a good deal of light, not only on conditions existing three and more centuries ago, but on conditions and some problems that are extremely modern."--Chicago Tribune. "The best authorities have contributed all the information at their disposal, and the result is a permanent and hitherto inaccessible record."--Boston Globe. "Here for the first time there is made accessible an adequate presentation of the facts concerning the Filipino people and their country, . . . the truth of the social, economic, commercial, political, and religious conditions in the Archipelago during more than three hundred years."--Out West. "If there is an historical work that is likely to fulfil its mission for good in the immediate future, it is this magnificent history of the Philippine Islands."--The Ecclesiastical Review. As the final authority, can this set ever be superseded? "The work is monumental, not for a time, but for all time."--New York Commercial Advertiser. "As a mine of materials for the historian these volumes will be valuable for all future time." -Chicago Record-Herald. ". . . of great and lasting importance that the texts of these rare documents should be collected, translated and published."--The Independent. What is the immediate necessity for the preservation of these records in the English language? They will fall into neglect in Spanish hands as a result of the loss of the Islands, and gradually be lost. The original MSS., etc., will through fire, insects, mildew, careless handling, and other destructive agencies gradually be destroyed. Is the work in efficient hands? "The editors have had special training for this kind of historical work, and this first installment affords evidence that their work will be well done."--Current Literature. ". . . or to dwell upon the thorough manner in which the editors have begun to carry out their praiseworthy undertaking."--Public Opinion. "The editorship and arrangement of documents is admirable."--Boston Globe. "The researches made by the editors will be supplemented by special contributions from eminent scholars, well known in their respective fields."--Chicago Inter-Ocean. How does the annotation enhance the practical working value of the series? (1) The notes connect the separate documents into a consecutive narrative. (2) They bring light from other works not sufficiently germane to the subject to merit reproduction in full. (3) They abstract the valuable matter in recent books, while saving the reader the labor of collecting and perusing these scattered books for himself. (4) They make all this collateral material easy of access in the extensive index. "The footnotes, which are very exhaustive, are valuable and instructive." -New York Commercial Advertiser.Are the translations scholarly and accurate? "...excellent translation." --New York Times Saturday Review. "Carefully translated and annotated." --Chicago Evening Post. "The translation is scholarly and painstaking." --Out West. Is this work unbiased and reliable? "The work is free from any personal bias, whether political or sectarian." --New York Commercial Advertiser. "We have assurance of a work free from prejudice and bigotry, truthful and scholarly." --Good counsel Magazine. "They have adopted a just and liberal method of exposition." --Ecclesiastical Review. Is the standard of excellence maintained as the publication progresses? "The admirable standard of excellence in the work has been fully maintained in these later books, which realize the hopes aroused by the first publication." --Philadelphia Telegraph. "A revelation of what will be the almost priceless value of the completed set." --Literary World. "The first volumes are highly creditable, and argue strongly for the excellence of the remaining volumes." --The Independent. "As this work progresses chronologically it loses the interest which attached to the chronicles of the first visitors, but it gains in all other respects." --Public Opinion. Typographically? "In point of manufacture the set is all that could be desired." --Literary World. "The work is most dignified in character, and handsomely produced." --Philadelphia Telegraph. "Certainly this publication deserves the highest praise for its thoroughness and its typographical excellence." --New York Times Saturday Review. How is the set illustrated? "The illustrations, not profuse but exceedingly choice, have been selected in every case for their historic value." --Out West. "The illustrations have been chosen with direct reference to their historical importance." --Boston Globe "The illustrations are of the best, consisting of rare and unique originals, manuscripts, maps, portraits and views." --New York Times Saturday Review. Will the work surely be completed in 55 Volumes? We have carefully estimated the material, and will complete the set in 55 volumes or furnish any necessary additional volumes free of expense to subscribers. Should all the sets not be subscribed, will I then be able to buy the set cheaper? After a reasonable time, should any sets remain unsubscribed, we shall stop manufacturing volumes to complete such sets, and the earlier volumes will be destroyed. In this way subscribers will be protected, and the price of the work maintained. Have any prominent institutions already ordered this work? Among others the following: The British Museum; Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris; Imperial Library, Austria; Victoria Legislative Library; American Geographical Society; U. S. War Department; U. S. Naval Academy; Peabody Institute; Tokio, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Georgetown, New York, and Harvard Universities; Dartmouth, Villanova, and Trinity Colleges; Boston, San Francisco, Forbes, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburg Carnegie, and New York Public Libraries, and many others. Would the above have ordered the work if it were not of permanent value, and of great historical importance? Who are the subscribers to such a work outside of Colleges and Public Libraries? Students of history and the questions of the day, the leading Public Men here and abroad, many private Collectors with good reference libraries, etc. "Of inestimable value to American publicists." --San Francisco Argonaut. Why will you need this set in your library if you are to understand and discuss the questions of the day intelligently? "The more a man reads in Philippine history as written to date, the more puzzled he will become, unless he covers practically the whole field, and can balance the statements of one writer against another, and glean the truth by a thorough-going comparison." --New York Evening Post. "The people of the United States wish to justify their assumption of responsibility for the Filipinos. In order that they may do so, and that the sound judgment which comes only from a knowledge of the conditions involved, shall be applied to the problems now existing, and to others sure to arise with future developments, they should possess full and complete information of the political and social evolution in the Philippines." --Literary World. " . . . make it possible for the leaders of thought and policy to have at hand the complete and authentic records of the life of the millions in the far East whom we must understand in order to do them justice." --Chicago Evening Post. "A gigantic enterprise, the realization of which is, beyond all other efforts, serving to make known the history, social condition, and character of the Filipino people to Americans, and particularly, to the scholars and statesmen of the great Republic." --Espana y America (Madrid) translated. Can you understand the various questions and problems to come before us without a thorough knowledge of successes and failures in the past? "From the pages of history in the Islands, America can draw lessons of great value, without which her own attempts at government in these new possessions are likely to end in ignominious failure." --Newark Evening News. "The series will be a monumental work of unquestioned value to the world at large, but especially so to citizens of the United States." --Utica Observer. " . . . it is a clear necessity that we must be in possession of accurate and full knowledge of our new oriental allies. We must know them not merely as they appear today, but in their history." --Chicago Tribune. "To thoroughly understand their present status, we should know something definite about their past, to be able to form rational opinions as to their development, present and future." --Philadelphia TelegraphWill not many of our current ideas be entirely subverted? "This work will be staggering to such 'statesmen' and 'intelligent voters' as have predicated an acceptable Philippine policy upon the assumption of a comparatively unknown country, occupied by semi-civilized and barbaric tribes, and without any history worth mentioning."—Out West. "It discusses interestingly and impartially the influence of the Catholic missions on Philippine civilization, furnishes much food for thought, and throws a new and different light on the Philippine question." —Indianapolis Sentinel. "The public in general knows very little yet about the far-away regions."—Philadelphia Telegraph "The manuscripts which have been known to few scholars only, and have been very difficult heretofore to study, are of great importance at the present time."—Providence Telegram. "At the present time few subjects are discussed so widely and so ignorantly as matters relating to the Philippines."—Chicago Chronicle. "In December last it looked as though the Catholic schism in the Philippines might result in a new outbreak of general disorder in the Islands. Suppose it had: How many in the United States would have understood the nature of this movement, the character of its leaders, and its significance in general, not as an attack on American authority, but on the friars? How many editorial wiseacres would have gone astray in writing about it?"—JAMES A. LEROY, Former Secretary to Hon. Dean C. Worcester. Should not this set be accessible in all Public, College, and Reference Libraries? "To make it possible for university and public libraries to have at hand the complete and authentic records of the culture and life of the millions in the Far East whom we must understand in order to do them justice, is an enterprise large in its possibilities for the public good."—The Nation. "It is hoped that all educational institutions in the United States are placing it on their shelves." —American Catholic Quarterly Review. "The undertaking is an important one, and when completed will be of incalculable value to public institutions."—Current Literature. "The proper place for such a treasury of knowledge, as this promises to be, is our Public Libraries, Universities, Colleges, and Historical Societies, where it will render the most efficient service." —Good Counsel Magazine. "It is not necessary that every intelligent American should read all these volumes, but they will go into all the principal libraries of the country and constitute a priceless treasure of contemporaneous information."—Chicago Tribune How many volumes on Philippine history, not of the most ephemeral nature, does the average library contain? "Today if you wish to acquire anything like satisfactory data of a scientific sort about the Philippines, you must rely mainly on the works of a handful of German scholars of recent years. . . The sources are and have been highly inaccessible owing to the absolute rarity of the publications containing them, and to their being in a language hitherto comparatively little studied in the United States."—New York Evening Post. "The Philippines, so far from being a field 'written out,' have only been skimmed by the pens of the moment. This is true in whatsoever line you look--politically, ethnologically, scientifically, in general, or from a purely literary point of view,"—Out West. "Lamentably little has been written about the history of the Philippines thus far, as those unfortunate people who have had club papers or magazine articles to write upon the subject have found." —New York News. "An important addition to the small amount of English literature on the Philippines." —Newark Evening News. Do you realize the great value of the Index to this set? You can thereby quickly trace the entire history of any question or problem regarding the Islands from its origin to the present time, and give all the authorities for your conclusions. "One of the most valuable features of the work, as it will render readily accessible all the vast amount of information contained in the various letters, reports, etc."—Chicago Inter-Ocean. Is the story of the early voyagers—"the makers of empire"— interesting reading? "There is an atmosphere of reality which renders the reading delightful." —New York Commercial Advertiser. "The volumes have all or more than the interest of a novel."—Catholic News. "These original sources bring the reader closer to the real aims and hopes of these sturdy adventurers and makers of empire than any narrative of modern writing could do."—The Living Age. "In style, incident, and action, it is as entertaining as any work of romance,"—Albany Press. "In addition to its value as accurate history, the work is full of interest and of suggestions of thrilling mediaeval romance and adventure among strange scenes and wild people." —Philadelphia Telegraph. Is the set of limited or general interest? "It would be superfluous to insist on the value of this publication to American students of politics, commerce, religion, and economics."—San Fransisco Chronicle. "In it will be found matter of priceless value to scholars and students in many special lines of research —in geography, history, ethnology, linguistics, folklore, comparative religion, ecclesiastical history, colonial administration, etc."—Providence Telegram. "To the ethnologist the only means of procuring information regarding the mode of life and thought of primitive people during the earlier historical period is through the narratives of explorers, travelers, and missionary workers; and when the field is one that has been explored and colonised by the Spaniards, we are assured of a record rich in historical and ethnologic material.: —American Anthropologist, "There is much curious and interesting information in some of the documents about the natives, their religious beliefs, rites, customs, mode of dress, and general social condition." —The Catholic News. "The scholar and the historian will find in this collection of works a broad field for ethnological investigations; the man of affairs and publicist, for many problems, sociological, economic, political, and religious; and to all it will afford interesting, instructive, and profitable reading." —Espana y America (Madrid) translated. "Interesting comparisons may be made from the documents, between the conquests by the Spaniards in the Philippines and those at an earlier period in New Spain."—Boston Transcript. What shall our Colonial policy be? "Governor Taft told the Filipinos that it would sometime be for them to decide, along with us, whether they wished to seek statehood (the least probable outcome), to have some such government, as Australia or Canada, or to go it alone (with our uplifted hand warning other nations to keep away). That means an end to the talk that 'the Philippine question is settled for once and all!" It has never yet come to a fair text, and it is impossible as yet to frame it."—James A. LeRoy. "It presents many problems different from any which the people of the United States have ever been called upon to solve. Entirely new questions of administration confront the government, which, if they are to be settled rightly, demand, first of all, a clear understanding of the conditions that exist in the Islands."—Newark Evening News.Can these and the many other questions that must arise during the next half-century be intelligently discussed without a thor- ough knowledge of there origin and the successes or failures in meeting them in the past? What was the true state of culture when the Islands were discovered, and what had been its growth since? For what historic reasons is the present American educational scheme for the Filipinos impracticable? How many universities are located in the Philippines, what is the state of education therein? What are the merits of the continual controversy between the friars and civil authorities? What reliable information was available last summer during the friar negotiations at Rome? What has been the attitude of the Vatican toward the manner of supporting the friars? All it be practicable, in the light of Spanish experience, to mania a separation of church and state? What have been the causes of the various native upbringings and the character of the participants? what has been the power of the Moslem in the Philippines? Why has the recent legislation of Congress proved inadequate? What tariff systems have been adopted during the past four centuries? How have they operated? From the standpoint of. the natives, which colonial policy has been more successful--English or Spanish? What have been the various methods of taxation from the sixteen century down? and wherein have they failed? What has been the statues of woman in the Islands? What were the civil service and commercial systems of Spain? Are the vast undeveloped resources of the Islands such as to bring them into prominence within the next twenty-five years? What is the history of the Chinese Problem in the Islands? What have been the British, German, French, and Dutch interests? Will the create problems? What were the differences between Spanish colonization in the Philippines and in America? What new light do we get on there elations between dominant whites and weaker colored races? What has been the history of slavery in the Islands? What is the history of opium in the Philippines? How does Catholic colonization compare with Protestant? What has been the influence of the missionaries? How did it happen that the Philippines were explored and colonized by an American expedition over three centuries ago? What are the historic difficulties in the way of self-government for the Filipino? In what was will our advent to the Philippines mark an epoch in the Far East? "There are sensational developments possible at any times in the Philippines"-James A. Leroy For detailed prospects, list of documents, etc., in "THE PHILIP- PINE ISLANDS: 1493-1898" write to THE ARTHUR H. CLARK COMPANY R CLEVELAND, OHIO[*[3-27-11]*] [*[Enc. in Boswell 3-28-11]*] THE POST MARCH 27 1911 -- The Cincinnati Post Member of the Scripps-McRae League of Newspapers. Published by The Post Publishing Co., Post Square, Cincinnati, O. One year, $3.00; one month, 30 cents by mail; delivered by carrier one week, 6 cents. Entered at Cincinnati (O.) Postoffice as second-class matter. Why the People Should Have Power to Recall Judges Cincinnati is at present beholding a concrete example of the judicial abuses possible under a system that has no provision for the recall of Judges. Two Circuit Judges have defiled all legal precedent and statutory authority by enjoining another Court from trying a political boss indicted for perjury. One of these Judges, Peter Swing, admitted before the Drake investigating committee that Geo. B. Cox had summoned him to his office, over a saloon, and had there discussed with him his decision in a pending case involving thousands of dollars of the public's money. Samuel W. Smith, while a Judge in the Common Pleas Court, saved Cox and his gang from further exposure and probable prosecution by handing down a decision knocking out the Drake investigating committee. At the expiration of his term he was elevated to the Circuit Court in the place of the Judge who had refused to agree with Judge Peter Swing in deciding a city case against the public according to the Boss' request. Do you believe that these two Judges were acting solely in behalf of justice and public welfare when they tied another Judge's hands and prevented him from trying Boss Cox on a criminal charge? Do you believe, from their acts and records, that these two Judges are free from bias and prejudice in favor of the Boss from whom they received their nominations? Suppose, instead of the present antiquated system, the citizens were armed with the power of recall. Whom do you think the Judges would then serve-- the people or the Boss? At present a Judge serves for six years. If he is a creature of the Boss he can put in six years of uninterrupted service in the interest of the Boss and his favorite corporations. And all that time the public is powerless to act. With the citizens having the power of recall the Judges would be answerable to the people alone. They would not dare exercise their power for political purposes against public welfare without forfeiting their office. Judges Smith and Swing have two and four years respectively to serve. At present there is no recall of Judges in Ohio. $2520 Criminal Negligence Bla (Continued From Page 1.) the Triangle Co.'s factory is located the firemen would have saved 15 minutes in reaching the scene, and that time would have enabled them to get upon the higher floors and led many of those who lost their lives to safety by means of the roof and adjoining structures. Whitman said that Fire Commissioner Waldo and Chief Croker had cited to him many instances of where the city building department had hampered the work of the fire department, and he said he was in favor of giving the fire department the same control over factory and office buildings that is now held over theaters. Couldn't Open Doors Whitman's inspection of the building has shown negligence on some one's part. The big doors leading to the stairs were lined with concrete and opened inward, so that those who tried to to open them were penned against them. Chief Croker and Deputy Chief Binns reported to the District Attorney that they found charred bodies piled in front of the doors on the ninth floor, showing that dozens of girls had rushed straight for the doors, but the first comers failed to get the doors back, and that the pressure behind made it impossible to get the exits opened. The law specifically states that such doors shall open outwardly "wherever practicable," and the Fire Department officials unite in saying these doors could as easily be arranged to open that way as inward. The law also says that factory doors and exits must be left unlocked during working hours, but the survivors of the horror unite in asserting that it was the rule of the proprietors of the Triangle factory to have all the doors securely locked. What Employers Say As an excuse they say this was necessary as employes would report for work and then leave without letting any one know, only returning to report off duty. The single "inside" fire escape in the building has been photographed for use in the grand jury investigation. It is so narro only one person could a time, and of the kind ized by the firemen as less. So-called fire-pr in which category ing was, are fire es the e offic sta (Copyrighted TAKING BODIES FR heated jammed pulley, wh survivors say an explosi place just as the fire bro While preparations for the responsibility for the wen [[page torn]][*Enc. in Meehan 3-27-11*][SAN F]RANCISCO, SATURDAY EVENI[NG] MOTHER'S LETTER BRINGS CLEMENCY FOR MEMPHIS BOY Federal Judge Landis Paroles Youth Who Embezzled Enlistment Money. CHICAGO, March 25—A letter from a mother to her son caused Judge K. M. Landis, in the United States District Court to extend unusual clemency to the young man yesterday. The case was that of Glenn Koss, 22 years old, charged with having enlisted in the United States army in Chicago and embezzled the passage money furnished him by the army officers to take him to Jefferson Barracks. He admitted he drank on the train and went through to Memphis, where he gave himself up to the recruiting officers in charge of that district and was sent back to Chicago. The mother's letter read: RATHER JAIL THAN SALOON. "The trouble that you are in is almost more than I can bear. Your trouble is serious, and I know it was drink. But you must be honest with the court that tries you and must take your punishment like a man. "You must be true to your country even though you have to go to prison. I would rather have you in jail than in a saloon. "If you will only brace up and be a man and stop drinking, we shall be glad to have you come home when you have served your punishment, whatever it may be. "Your father will give you work if you do not drink. I will pray for you every night as I have always done and that you will come home to us and be true to yourself and your country." After reading the letter, which was dated Memphis, Judge Landis turned to the young man before him: COULDN'T BE ALL BAD. "Glenn, a boy who has a mother like that, can't be totally bad," he said. "If you'll promise me that you'll stop drinking and try to be a credit to your people, I'll try to help you. "Your mother says you can get a good job at home. Go home and take it. You are here on a serious charge. As a sentence I will fine you $50 and will hold the prison penalty in abeyance. "Go home and get that job—and you may send my clerk $8 a week until your fine is paid. Will you do it? And stop drinking?" "I will try to do it, Judge—and I'll go home," said Koss. "I guess I didn't realize what I was doing. I'll try to be a man." "And mind you, I have means of learning about you," warned Judge Landis. "But I don't want to use them. I want you to write me every once in a while as to how you are getting on. And I want to hear that you are not getting drunk. Remember that."SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY EVENING MOTHER'S LETTER BRINGS CLEMENCY FOR MEMPHIS BOY Federal Judge Landis Paroles Youth Who Embezzled Enlistment Money. CHICAGO, March 25.- A letter from a mother to her son caused Judge K.M. Landis, in the United States District Court to extend unusual clemency to the young man yesterday. The case was that of Glenn Koss, 22 years old, charged with having en- listed in the United States army in Chicago and embezzled the passage money furnished him by the army offi- cers to take him to Jefferson Barracks. He admitted he drank on the train and went through to Memphis, where he gave himself up to the recruiting officers in charge of that district and was sent back to Chicago. The mother's letter read: RATHER JAIL THAN SALOON, "The trouble that you are in is almost more than I can bear. Your trouble is serious, and I know it was drink. But you must be hon- est with the court that tries you and must take your punishment like a man. "You must be true to your coun- try even though you have to go to prison. I would rather have you in jail than in a saloon. "If you will only brace up and be a man and stop drinking, we shall be glad to have you come home when you have served your punishment, whatever it may be. 'Your father will give you work if you do not drink. I will pray for you every night as I have al- ways done and that you will come home to us and be true to yourself and your country." After reading the letter, which was dated Memphis, Judge Landis turned to the young man before him: COULDN'T BE ALL BAD. "Glenn, a boy who has a mother like that, can't be totally bad," he said. "If you'll promise me that you'll stop drinking and try to be a credit to your people, I'll try to help you. "Your mother says you can get a good job at home. Go home and take it. You are here on a serious charge. As a sentence I will fine you $50 and will hold the prison penalty in abey- ance. "Go home and get that job - and you may send my clerk $8 a week until your fine is paid. Will you do it? And stop drinking? "I will try to do it, Judge - and I'll go home," said Koss. "I guess I didn't realize what I was doing. I'll try to be a man." "And mind you, I have means of learning about you, warned Judge Landis. "But I don't want to use them. I want you to write me every once in a while as to how you are getting on. And I want to hear that you are not getting drunk. Remember that."[*[3-27-11]*] [*[Enc. in Cobb 3-30-11]*]WATER USERS OPPOSE PROPOSAL TO LEASE POWER RIGHTS TO DAM --- Adopt Resolutions Favoring Development by Reclamation Service Only. --- The power possibilities of the Elephant Butte dam will be developed by the reclamation service, rather than by a private power company which has been in process of organization for some time. This was definitely decided by the board of governors of the Elephant Butte Water Users' association and the El Paso Valley Water Users' association at the joint meeting held Saturday in the grill room of the Sheldon. The purpose of the meeting was to hear the reading of a proposal to lease the power rights of the Elephant Butte dam for a period of 50 at the dam and elsewhere in the project to operate an electric railway, and supply power to consumers in general. It was the intention of this tentative company to contract for the erection of a power plant at the dam- site and arrange for the utilization of the power as soon as possible. To do this it was proposed to issue $155,000 worth of stock at $1 per share, each land owner to be entitled to purchase as many shares as he owned acres of land. Burges Submits Proposal. The proposal was ready by Richard F. Burges, who then submitted it in writing to the meeting and spoke in favor of it. Felix Martinez and H. B. Holt also spoke in favor of the proposal. the opposition to the proposal was led by J. A. Smith, L. Clapp, of Hatch, N. M., and Z. L. Cobb. Those in favor of the leasing proposal claimed the plan of organizing a power -pany as proposed would be condu- to a full and more economical -elopment of the power from the a. The opposition of "insurrectos" they were good naturedy called, -eld that the reclamation service was -e one to develop this power in con- -ction with the construction of the -rigation project and was in fact already engaged in the preliminary part of this work. This it was held would be more advantageous than to have the reclamation service build the power plant, for which the government has already allowed money, for the same reasons that it was more advantageous to have the service build the dam itself rather than a private corporation. Plan Is Opposed. Following the discussion, J. A. Smith proposed a set of resolutions 3/27/11 EL PASO HERALD --------- tions also set forth that the proposal would be in violation of the letter of the law and that it might give the opponents of the Elephant Butte project in Colorado an opportunity to impede the progress of the project. A letter was read from W. M. Reed, district engineer of the reclamation service in which he gave his construction of the disposition of the moneys to be derived from the leasing of power and power privileges. Discussion Becomes Spirited. of leasing the {{cut off}} at times during the meeting {{??}} continued until after four oclock Saturday afternoon. The vote on the proposal was not recorded, as it was taken viva voce, but it is said to have been strongly against the proposed leasing plan. The Proposal. The suggested plan for financing and developing electric power under the Rio Grande Irrigation project, and for the utilization of the same was submitted in writing as follow: "In the belief that it is now expedient for the water users under the Rio Grande irrigation project to take steps to cooperate with the department of the interior and the reclamation service to secure the maximum development of electrical power, incident to the use of the water from the Elephant Butte dam for irrigation purposes, and that it is desirable that such development should proceed step by step, with the construction of the dam, to the end that the fullest development may be secured and that the power shall be utilized as soon as available, and especially with a view to the earliest practicable construction and operation of an electric railway up and down the valley, the following tentative plan of procedure is suggested. "1. The water users composing the Elephant Butte Water Users' association and those composing the El Paso Valley Water Users' association should organize themselves into one coproation, which may be designated for convenience, the Rio Grande Power company. "a. This corporation shall have 155,000 shares of stock (based on the acreage proposed to be watered) of the par value of $1 per share. "b. Each water user in either association shall be entitled to subscribe for as many shares of stock in the Rio Grande Power company as he has acreage of irrigable land signed up and accepted for water rights under the Rio Grande irrigation project. Fifty Year Lease. "2. The Rio Grande Power company should enter into a lease with the secretary of the interior, whose action will be approved by the two Water Users' associations, by which the Rio Grande Power company would take over the power and power privilege under the Rio Grande project for a period of 50 years at an annual rental to be agreed upon between the parties. "3. The Rio Grande Power company shoudl enter into a contract with the proper parties to engineer, develop and construct the necessary power plant at the dam, and elsewhere if practicable, transmission lines to conduct the power where needed for use, and an interurban railway to be operated from the power thus developed, such railroad to be of such length and be constructed between such points in New Mexico and Texas as the Rio Grande Power company may find to be feasible. It is obvious that money for such development must be borrowed by the Rio Grande Power company, but investigation has developed the fact that sufficient funds can be borrowed for that purpose by the issuance of securities in the form of 40 year bonds of the Rio Grande Power company, such bonds to be secured by all the assets of the Rio Grande Power company, including the power plant, transmission lines electric railway, etc, as well as the leasehold interest in the power development and to be developed from such project. It is probable that such securities can be placed to the best advantage by making sale of same through a construction company with whom contract is made to construct the desired work. Investigation has led to the belief that this can be done. "4. It is suggested that a contract could be made between the Rio Grande Power company and a constructing {{column break}} pany, in the aforementioned bond. It is probable that if payment were made in bonds they would have to be discounted to some extent." The Resolutions. The resolutions were passed read: "Whereas, a plan has been submitted to a joint meeting of the board of gov- Reed, district engineer of the reclamation service, to Felix Martinez, secretary of the El Paso Water Users' association, was read at the meeting: "I am requested by one of the members of your board of governors to give the construction placed by the reclamation service upon the following language contained in an act of congress an- Col. Roosevelt at Las Cruces, on the occasion of his recent visit there, said: "I am very much interested in your irrigation project, and I want to earnestly urge you not to mix up with private enterprises in respect to your power which you will derive from the water to be conserved at the Elephant Butte dam. Don't, under any circumstances, allow the control of this water power with its vast potentialities, to go out of your control. Don't let eastern or foreign corporations gain control o fit. Keep it yourselves and for yourselves and you will have a birthright, the magnitude and importance of which you can scarcely realize at this time."TO LEASE POWER RIGHTS TO DAM --- Adopt Resolutions Favoring Development be Reclamation Service Only. --- The power possibilities of the Elephant Butte dam will be developed by the reclamation service, rather than by a private power company which has been in process of organization for some time. This was definitely decided by the board of governors of the Elephant Butte Water Users' association and the El Paso Valley Water Users' association at the joint meeting held Saturday in the grill room of the Sheldon. The purpose of the meeting was to hear the reading of a proposal to lease the power rights of the Elephant Butte dam for a period of 50 at the dam and elsewhere in the project to operate an electric railway, and supply power to consumers in general. It was the intention of this tentative company to contract for the erection of a power plant at the dam-site and arrange for the utilization of the power as soon as possible. To do this it was proposed to issue $155,000 worth of stock at $1 per share, each land owner to be entitled to purchase as many shares as he owned acres of land. Burges Submits Proposal. The proposal was read by Richard F. Burges, who then submitted it in writing to the meeting and spoke in favor of it. Felix Martinez and H. B. Holt also spoke in favor of the proposal. The opposition to the proposal was led by J. A. Smith, L. Clapp, of Hatch, N. M., and Z. L. Cobb. Those in favor of the leasing proposal claimed the plan of organizing a power company as proposed would be [conducting?] to a full and a more economical development of the power from the [dam?]. The opposition or "insurrectos" [?] they were good naturedy called, [?ld] that the reclamation service was [?e] one to develop this power in connection with the construction of the irrigation project and was in fact already engaged in the preliminary part of this work. This it was held would be more advantageous than to have the reclamation service build the power plant, for which the government has already allowed money, for the same reasons that it was more advantageous to have the service build the dam itself rather than a private corporation. Plan is Opposed. Following the discussion, J. A. Smith proposed a set of resolutions saying that the plan was not practicable nor desirable, because the control of any portion of a reclamation service project by a private corporation was not in accord with the spirit of the reclamation act. The [resolution?] [?] of stock in the Rio Grande Power company as he has acreage of irrigable land signed up and accepted fro water rights under the Rio Grande irrigation project. Fifty Year Lease. "2. The Rio Grande Power company should enter into a lease with the secretary of the interior, whose action will be approved by the two Water Users' associations, by which the Rio Grande Power company would take over the power and power privilege under the Rio Grande project for a period of 50 years at an annual rental to be agreed upon between the parties. "3. The Rio Grande Power company should enter into a contract with the proper parties to engineer, develop and construct the necessary power plant at the dam, and elsewhere if practicable, transmission lines to conduct the power where needed for use, and an interurban railway to be operated from the power thus developed, such railroad to be of such length and be constructed between such points in New Mexico and Texas as the Rio Grande Power company may find to be feasible. It is obvious that money for such development must be borrowed by the Rio Grande power company, but investigation has developed the fact that sufficient funds can be borrowed for that purpose by the issuance of securities in the form of 40 year bonds of the Rio Grande Power company, such bonds to be secured by all the assets of the Rio Grande Power company, including the power plant, transmission lines electric railway. etc. as well as the leasehold interest in the power developed and to be developed from such project. It is probable that such securities can be placed to the best advantage by making sale of same through a construction company with whom contract is made to construct the desired work. Investigation has led to the belief that this can be done. "4. It is suggested that a contract could be made between the Rio Grande Power company and a constructing company, by which the construction company would agree to construct such power plant, transmission lines and electric railway, made in cash, or at the option of the Rio Grande Power company, in the aforementioned bond. It is probable that if payment were made in bonds they would have to be discounted to some extent." The Resolutions. The resolutions which were passed read: "Whereas, a plan has been submitted to a joint meeting of the board of governors of the El Paso Water Users' association and the directors of the Elephant Butte Water Users' association proposing that the water users organize a power company to obtain a 50 year lease of the water power rights of the Rio Grande reclamation project, under the provisions of section five of 'An act providing for the withdrawal from public entry of lands needed for townsite purposes, in connection with irrigation projects under the reclamation act of June 17, 1902, and for other purposes,' approved April 16, 1906, as amended by an act approved Feb. 24, 1911, and proposing that said power right, if the lease should be obtained by the proposed corporation, together with the improvements planned to be made, be bonded for the purpose of building an electric railroad through a portion of the valley, etc. "Be it resolved: by said joint body that said plan is not practicable or desirable for the following reasons: "1. Because the control of any portion of a reclamation project by a private corporation is not in accord with the spirit of the reclamation act. "2. Because the proposed control of the power of the Rio Grande project by a private corporation would be in violation of the letter of the law. Section 5 of the preamble does not authorize, and would not permit, the secretary of the interior to lease said power rights, as proposed, for the reason that a general lease cannot be given. He can only lease 'any surplus power or power privilege.' The character and amount of this surplus power is indefinite and it would be impossible to fix a fair rental value upon the same. "3. Because the plan endangers, and might seriously impede, the progress of our project, as advantage of such action might be taken by owners of lands in Colorado. The government has, in our interest, denied them the use of water that they claim Colorado was entitled to. The government will continue to protect us so long as we use water only for irrigation, and for such power as is developed while the water is being actually used for irrigation, but the government will not give us water not needed for irrigation, and take the same away from Colorado, to create power. "4. The water users now own, subject only to their debt to the government, the entire project, prospective power right as well as prospective irrigation system. If preserved in their ownership, the power will furnish immense revenue to the land owners of this valley. "5. Because we have perfect confidence in the administration of the reclamation service, and we believe, from past experience, that it will fully develop the power incident to the project and indicate to us the most profitable use of the same." Engineer Reed's Letter. The following letter from W. M. Reed, district engineer of the reclamation service, to Felix Martinez, secretary of the El Paso Water Users' association, was read at the meeting: "I am requested by one of the members of your board of governors to give the construction placed by the reclamation service upon the following language contained in an act of congress approved February 24, 1911, providing for lease of power and power privileges under the Rio Grande project: 'And the money derived from such leases shall be covered into the reclamation fund and be placed to the credit of the project from which such power is derived;' which involves also a construction of the following query submitted to your association: " 'Does the reclamation service hold that the power which may be developed as a by-product of the use of water for irrigation will be the property of the Water Users' association?' "While I have no authority to state what construction would be placed by the department of the interior or the reclamation service upon the language quoted, if it should become my duty to construe such language, my construction would be that the funds derived from the leases of power or power privileges would have to be placed to the credit of the project from which derived, without regard to whether there was or was not any indebtedness to the government on account of the construction charge or otherwise, and when the project is turned over to the owners of the land to be irrigated, as provided by section six of the reclamation act, the power and power privileges, and the right to any revenue therefrom, would necessarily go with the project. To my mind the language of the act precludes any other con-construction. The money thus derived could not be diverted or used elsewhere without a special act of congress so provided. "It seems to me that the only construction of which the act is susceptible is that all of the benefits arising from the lease of power or power privileges must necessarily inure to the benefit of the ultimate users of water under the project, at whose cost the works are constructed." Says Power Will Be Used. Engineer J. A. French of reclamation service, appeared before the meeting and told the directors that the reclamation service was proceeding with plans for the development of the power possibilities of the dam and that this feature would be taken care of the same as the irrigation. The power plant site will be selected by the engineers and the electrical possibilities handled by O. H. Ensign, chief electrical engineer of the service, and his assistants. A resolution was also introduced by J. A. Smith approving of the congressional legislation which was passed permitting the power from the dam to be leased for a long term of years. occasion of his recent visit there, said: irrigation project, and I want to earnestly enterprises in respect to your power which conserved at the Elephant Butte dam. Don't, control of this water power with its vast [?] Don't let eastern or foreign corporations and for yourselves and you will have a [?nce] of which you can scarcely realize at BOTH SIDES OF THE CASE Richard E. Burges said: "I will state frankly that I do not understand what is mean by the first paragraph of the Cobb resolutions which are printed in full in the morning's paper, which paragraph is as follows: 'Because the control of any portion of a reclamation project by a private corporation is not in accord with the spirit of the reclamation act." "The water users association is in technical legal sense 'a private corporation' and certainly it will ultimately control the reclamation project, subject always to the supervision of the government. It is not proposed in the plan submitted by me to the water users association to organize 'a private corporation' in any other or different sense from that in which the water users association is 'a private corporation. What is proposed is that the two water users associations jointly organize, from their own membership solely a railway and power corporation, which as a public service corporation will be subject to the control of the laws of the state of Texas and the laws of New Mexico regulating such corporations in precisely the same way that the water users associations are now subject to such laws. "It is not proposed to depart or deviate in any manner whatsoever from the provisions of the reclamation act or the regulations of the interior department or the reclamation service and indeed it would not be possible to do so, since the lease must proceed from the secretary of the interior and must meet the requirements of the reclamation service, before it can be made. It is not to be supposed for one instant that the government will build an electric railway in this valley or that it will spend any considerable sum of money in making any application of the power to be derived from the project as a by-product of the use of the water for irrigation. There is a wise proverb which says, 'That heaven helps those who help themselves.' I am disposed to believe that we shall find the government in the same category in this respect, and certainly we can do no damage by formulating our plans and submitting them to the proper representatives of the government for their approval. Between the careful scrutiny of the agents of the government and our own citizens, we ought to be able to work out a plan to utilize this power and develop this valley without selling or mortgaging our 'birthright' to anybody. The means to do this is found in the amendment to the law which was passed at the recent short session of congress at our request. "The water users now have the opportunity to themselves own and utilize the power and to build an electric railway through this valley. The question is, will they avail themselves of their opportunity?" Zach Cobb said: "Postmaster Smith introduced those resolutions. It is honor enough for me to be a follower on the right side of this tremendous question. "The whole things reminds me of the American tramp out at Yuma who had indians jumping in the river pulling drift logs out. He gave them half of the logs they themselves rescued. "The Cincinnati gentleman, who quietly looked the ground over out here last August, who engineered this bill through congress, who claims to be a friend of the president, etc., and who is now here pushing the Burges plan, would be willing to give us half of our power if we adopt this scheme, when we already own it all, and always will own it all, if we just adopt the advice given by Roosevelt at Las Cruces, who said: 'Don't under any circumstances allow the control of this water power with its vast potentialities to go out of your control. Don't let eastern or foreign corporations gain control of it.' "The difference between the water users' association and the proposed power company is apparent. The stock in the former, by special provision of law, is appurtenent to the land. You can only own 160 shares. That stock cannot be controled by a monopoly. It belongs to the people forever. "The power company would soon be owned by special interests, either by buying up the stock, or freezing it out when the proposed railroad failed to pay interest. "Let us build the electric road without losing our birth right. I will donate $1000. It will be worth that to my land. But don't surrender the power. The government will develop it for us as a part of the project. It will make the valley immensely rich. It should be held sacred forever."Nashville, Tenn., March 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y, My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I give you my personal assurance that Miss Bloomstein is regarded by this entire community as worthy and fully entitled to this reward, because of her long, intelligent and faithful service in behalf of the cause of Education in the South. The results of her service have been, indeed, far-reaching, and the administrators of that fund would, in my opinion, have to go far to find one more fully meriting a just title to Mr. Carnegie's beneficence. Sincerely, John Allison P.S. Do not know where this will reach you, but trust it will come to hand immediately, as, I wish, if possible, to have your help in this matter - Yours J.A.[*[W.D. Black.]*] 2nd & Bryant St San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir. I have a photograph of you which I value highly After hearing your lecture at the Greek Theatre I would value it much more if you would take a moment to sign your name to it and return it. Your respectful admirer, William D. Black Mar 28.1911[*Bloomstein*] [*20*] Nashville, Tenn. March 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y., Honored Sir: I appeal to you to aid me to get on the Teacher's List of the Carnegie Foundation for the advancement of teaching. In making my statement to warrant your granting my request I will be as brief as I can. You will remember that you were one of the Trustees of the Peabody Education Fund. Every one here keeps in remembrance the fact that it was on your motion, as one of these Trustees, that Nashville was selected as the site for establishment of the George Peabody College for Teachers. Every one here also thought that this new college which has been recently organized under the laws of Tennessee would be the successor or continuator of Peabody College, and that these beautiful grounds which you once visited while Governor James D. Porter was here were subscribed by the University of Nashville with this view. But matters have turned out differently. This new college, the recipient of the million dollars from the Peabody Fund, and also the recipient of the subscriptions of the State of Tennessee, County of Davidson, City of Nashville, and these grounds and buildings of the University of Nashville, has bought other lands in West Nashville as a site. The Trustees of George Peabody College for Teachers have not yet elected a President, or begun to erect the new buildings which will be required. This latter undertaking will require a year or two at least. In the meantime, Peabody College ceases to exist on the first of next June, and I lose my place. I will not weary you with a history of Peabody College. Suffice it to say that thirty-five years ago I was its first graduate. I immediately became one of its teachers, and for all of that period, day in and day out, rain or shine, have attended my classes, instructing at least five thousand pupils, who afterwards became teachers in the Southern States, and who are now serving in that capacity with distinction. I humbly claim that in thus carrying out Mr. Peabody's heartfelt intent toward the South, a great work has been intelligently and faithfully accomplished. I am now about to be set adrift. My health is not at all good. I am practically without means, and the future looks quite dark to me. I conscientiously feel that I have labored for thirty-five years to great purpose in this great field, and I feel sure that one of your generous nature will feel that I am entitled to the reward I seek. Gov. Woodrow Wilson, President Hadley, Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson, and other friends have appealed to President Pritchitt in my behalf. The question is to be decided early in April. Wont you kindly write Mr. Pritchitt for me? I cannot afford to dwell on my merits, but your friend here, Chancellor John Allison, knows me, and you know that he would not certify that I was worthy unless it was true. I here enclose a letter from him to you. Gov. Porter and my old colleague, Miss Julia Sears, of Massachusetts, have been pensioned. I am not the only one who can apply from Peabody College, which institution has done such a great work, and now finally goes out of existence. I hope you will be touched by a feeling of my merit and present situation. If I can receive a reply from you stating that you have written to Mr. Pritchitt, giving it as your belief that under all the circumstances his Board will do a worthy act by granting my petition, I will be truly and eternally grateful to you. I direct your attention to the resolution occurring on page 17 of the Fifth Annual Report of the Carnegie Foundation, which reads as follows: "Voted, that in the judgment of the executive committee it is not expedient in the future to grant retiring allowances outside of the accepted list, except in cases of especial significance in institutions whose standards are so advanced that within a short time the institution will be ready to apply for admission to the Foundation." This cannot be plead in denial of my application. On the contrary, I come within the exception, because Peabody College now meets, and George Peabody College for Teachers will meet, in its standards, all requirements. Most respectfully, Elizabeth Lee Bloomstein.[[shorthand]][*Bodmer*] U.C. Cottage 4, Berkeley March 28th 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., 1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco. My dear Mr. Roosevelt : - Having had the pleasure of hearing in the Greek Theater your lecture on "Clean Journalism" I feel you would be interested in seeing a copy of the Christian ScienceMonitor of March 28th, 1911 which will publish in full an address on clean journalism delivered by all of the churches in New England simultaneously on March 27th 1911. I should be very glad to send you a copy of the Monitor if you will kindly give me your address. Respectfully yours, Louise F. Bodmer [*ack 3-29-11*] A Hotel Arlington 18-20 WEST 25TH STREET NEW YORK Wm. F. INGOLD T.E. TOLSON 3/28/11 Colonel What about the recall in this case. These judges are allowing the boss — Cox — to put off trial before an unprejudiced judge until he goes out of the Criminal room in rotation April 1st - to be succeeded by a judge practically appointed by Cox - Yours Wm Boswell[*[For 1. enc. see Cincinnati Post 3-27-11]*][*C. C Boynton*] CHAS C. BOYNTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 1046-1047 MILLS BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TELEPHONE KEARNY 4899 CABLE ADDRESS "BOYNTON" San Francisco, Cal. March 28, 1911. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary Hon. T.R. Roosevelt, Hotel St. Francis, City: Dear Sir: Your kind note of the 27th inst received. Mrs. Boynton requests me to say that she will keep the appointment designated by you for tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Thanking you on behalf of both of us, I am Very respectfully yours Chas. C. Boynton C.C.B.[*H. N. Bryant*] MAKER OF DEEDS AND ALL OTHER LEGAL INSTRUMENTS WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH AT RIGHT CHARGES PHONE RED 2041 COL. H. N. BRYANT Notary Public-Conveyancer [*H. N. Bryant*] PROCURES PENSIONS AND ADJUSTS CLAIMS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR VETERANS OF ALL WARS. PENSION VOUCHERS A SPECIALTY... 316 Santa Clara Street [Vallejo], Oakland Cal., March 28th 1911 My Dear Col Roosevelt Of all men living or dead since the time of Abraham Lincoln you have held the warmest place in my heart. Not that I am a man worshiper but for the principals he advocates, and the loyalty he advocates and the work he does, which is the only standard by which he can be judged. I had thought that while you were on the coast I would like to meet you and grasp your hand if no more, but seeing the great crush, and knowing that every moment of your time was to be taken by those of more consequence than myself I refrained from any intrusion, but concluded to drop you a few lines, and if you find time and it interests you perhaps you will read it— I am a Veteran of the Civil War bound and raised in Illinois, was favorable and personally acquainted with Lincoln, Grant, Sherman, Logan and Thomas, went into the Service at Lincoln's first call and served with some distinction and credit untill its close and was urged by Gen. Grant to remain in the regular army, but I thought I had seen enough service and wanted to take up Civil life which I did– I have allways been active made money and have allways had the name of being a good citizen —2. I came to California some twenty five years ago and done well here, but in the great disaster that befel San Francisco, I like many others, lost all I had (about $60,000.00 having nothing left and no place to go I did not sit down and cry but went to Vallejo and went to work in the Navy yard at my trade (as a carpenter) which was hard work Then when Gillett was elected Governor I got the appointment of Notary thinking I could make at least a living, but it Seems that the Governor wanted to accommodate every one that asked him, and in a town of 10,000 inhabitants he appointed twenty eight Notaries, when if one or two men had all the business they would have had no more than a living as Vallejo is exclusively a navy yard town and not a business place. Then I thought and was urged by my friends to run for Justice of the Peace but I changed my mind long before the election and moved to Oakland thinking that I might find something more suited to my taste and capabilities, but I find at my age and without capital (no difference how competent) it is next to impossible to get employment or enter into any kind of business – Although I am as Strong and Vigorous as I ever was having allways taken care of myself, only during my Army service of four years and three months was naturaly free of exposures and hardships - having been wounded nine times during the war——3 I have never been a complainer or have I ever ask for a government or a soft job, but have assisted many who were more needy than myself – I did ask Gov Gillett to give me a position under the Harbor Commissioners at San Francisco which he promised to do but never did, I have never burdened any one with complaints or a rehearsal of my ups and downs or condition in life, but feeling as I use to in my early life when I use to go into Lincolns office in Springfield he would always give me some good advice and ask me about all the neighbors and how they were getting along allways calling them by their first name and I am more than sure that had you the time and opertunity you would treat me with equal kindness and respect— So wishing you a long and happy life knowing that your face will allways be to the front and your advice good and that you will allways be ready to do battle for the right. I am most sincerely yours Col H N Bryant 1370-15th Avenue Oakland California3 I have never been a complainer or have I ever ask for a government or a soft job, but have assisted many who were more needy than myself -- I did ask Gov Gillett to give me a position under the Harbor Commissioners at San Francisco which he promised to do, but never did. I have never burdened any one with complaints or a rehearsal of my ups and downs or condition in life, but feeling as I use to in my early life when I use to go into Lincolns office in Springfield he would allways give me some good advice and ask me about all the neighbors and how they were getting along allways calling them by their first name, and I am more than sure that had you the time and opertunity you would treat me with equal kindness and respect -- So wishing you a long and happy life Knowing that your face will allways be to the front and your advice good and that you will allways be ready to do better for the right. I am most Sincerely yours Col H W Bryant 1370 - 15th Avenue Oakland California[*[Bullen]*] Telephone 4352 Cortlandt and 1435-R. Bay Ridge The Daily Telegraph (London) American Representative Perry S. Bullen Head Office Fleet Street, London, England New York Office The Singer Building New York, March 28th 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, By this time you have doubtless received from your assistant secretary in your New York offices my letter asking you for the favour of an interview at Chicago or some other convenient spot before you return to New York on the question of Anglo-American arbitration proposed by President Taft. Mr. Harry Lawson, M.P., of the "London Daily Telegraph" whose interests I represent in the United States and in Canada is particularly anxious that I should have a chat with you on the subject and I need scarcely add that I would cable nothing from this side unless you had first seen the copy which might be written and which had received your approval. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and others have been good enough to express their opinions on the general question which, as you probably know, has created a vast amount of interest on the other side of the Atlantic and, I believe, almost equal interest in the United States. It is just possible during your present tour that you have not been able to keep in touch with the leading English newspapers and I therefore enclose for your perusal cuttings from two of the leading newspapers, the "Daily Telegraph" and the "Daily Mail" of London which will show at a glance how deep is the interest taken and how widely it is being discussed. The editorials which I have marked will show you very clearly the English attitude. It is because your name is so universally and favourably known in England as a friend of peace and also as an advocate of armaments proportionate to the work of assuring peace that the "Daily Telegraph" through me as its representative is desirous of securing some such statement as you may think may be reasonably given at 2. the present time. I am well aware of course that until more details are forthcoming that any statement beyond those of a general character are not to be expected. [at the present juncture.] With the hope of receiving a favourable reply from you, I remain, Most respectfully yours, Percy S. Bullen Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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Will you address mass meeting of students at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois Saturday afternoon or evening April fifteen on you way east from Madison. Edgar White Burrill, Nortwestern Univ. BA.[*[Campbell]*] [[shorthand]] University of Oregon, Eugene, March 28, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I learned with great pleasure through Dr. Schafer of your very kind acceptance of the invitation extended by the University through him to address the students of the University during the short stop made by your train in passing through Eugene. I greatly regret that we may not have the opportunity of entertaining you at the University, but I assure you that a most cordial welcome will await you for even the few minutes which you will be able to give us at the station. I expect to have the pleasure ofbeing present at the banquet given in your honor by the Commercial Club of Portland, on Wednesday evening. With highest regards, Very sincerely yours P.L. Campbell Harvard '86. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Berkeley, California.Herbert C. Chivers, Architect, Saint Louis. Key Route Inn, Oakland, Cal. 3/28/11. My Dear Sir:-- The writer is the civic-improvement candidate for Mayor of Greater Oakland. We have heard considerably of you in Berkeley, but not in Oakland, except through the newspapers. I met you in St. Louis at the World's Fair, but in the rush you probably do not remember me. As the latter part of your visit will probably be of a quiet restful social nature and no doubt free of speech-making, can I not have the pleasure of your joining me informally some evening this wekk or Sunday at dinner at the Key Route Inn and free from any announcement or others at the table. This is a place which you should by all means visit. If you can arrange for it Thursday evening or Sunday evening when we have special music, it may be more pleasant. By having your secretary phone to me at the Key Route Inn, Oakland 5924, or my office Oakland 1177 and simply stating, Mr. Roosevelt wishes to see you, and the hour, I will call out and see you in advance and arrange to call for you in limousine.Herbert C. Chivers, Architect, Saint Louis. I am just entering politics, at which I am a noice. I want to make the run free from affiliation with any interests. I want to have a quiet hour's instructive talk with you while dining and believe I can promise you both a restful and agreeable evening, such as I know you must appreciate at times. However, I can arrange it to meet your pleasure, informal or formal and if you would prefer to dine at a large round table, I will arrange to have a few of our representatives citizens there also, with press representation. Respectfully, Herbert C Chivers Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o President Wheeler, U. C. Berkeley, Cal.Agricultural Education. Campaign Headquarters. 347-Monadnock Building. San Francisco. Phone-Sutter 2013. March 28, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, My Dear Sir: This letter is written by a pessimist full of optimism, and in consideration of your son-in-law, Mr. Longworth, endorsing my work last summer by a personal communication, I am encouraged to request your careful perusal of the literature mailed under separate cover. In Los Angeles, they dubbed me Dry Farmer Clark, because I succeeded in getting the Press of Southern California to publish my Dry Farming advice during the drouth last season. I started in on the back page and ended up on the front one. At present I am engaged in a campaign to awaken the people of California to the importance of Agricultural Education in the Public Schools, and have one third of the Capital of the State already signed up. A letter was sent last Friday to every Banker and Newspaper in the State, and under separate cover, each received a bunch of petitions for The Immediate Introduction of Agriculture in our Public Schools requesting them to distribute some among the Merchants of their respected towns, and thus sign up the Farmers. Up to the present, It has been a single handed campaign, waged since February 25, 1910, my wife being my only assistant. I am right, and I am going to win it: despite the worst opposition a fighter can contend with, viz: inactivity and lack of enthusiasm on the part of business interests that will benefit most by it but are ignorant of its possibilities The present serious condition of our grain crop may tend to awaken more interest in this movement, as it involves the gain or loss of several million dollars to the State. 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Your wire 745 breakfast party not over 15 including three members of your regiment, 845 to 930 general conversation in order not to tire you automobile ride over city from 930 to 1030 Eleven meeting at stadium where we hope have twenty five thousand people greet you, back hotel rest. One take boat Seattle. 120 lunch on boat. If you early riser can arrange auto ride prairie before breakfast. Make any change you desire. Please wire. Lorenzo Dow. 516 pm.Hospital for Children and Training School for Nurses 3700 California Street San Francisco March 28th 1911 The Board of Managers of the Children's Hospital begs to extend a cordial invitation to Col. and Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt and Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt to be the guests of its members at the Spring Flower Show to be held at the Hotel Fairmont March 30th- 31st and April 1st Mrs. L.L. Dunbar PresidentLeonard Talbott, Pres. L. J. Goodrich, Vice-Pres. J. D. Cornett, Treas. Toppenish Commercial Club F. B. Fuller, Secretary Toppenish, WN. 3/28/11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. Dear Sir:- We notice with pleasure that you will pass through our city in the very near future, and the Commercial Club at its last meeting expressed a most earnest desire that you favor us with an address of as long duration as your itinerary will permit. This Club consists of 800 live wires in a city of 3000 situate in the heart of a valley of world wide reputation. We have tributary to us, probably the largest and most valuable body of irrigated land which the U. S. Reclamation Service is at present handling. We appreciate the vast service you have rendered to the West and especially the irrigated districts, and the people would like to see you personally and express their appreciation of your services to our country and more particularly: The West. If you travel on regular trains, all stop at Toppenish at least five minutes, but that many hours would be far to short if your visit could be so arranged. Kindly advise Respectfully yours, Toppenish Commercial Club By Leonard Talbott Pres. you one. Will close now wishing you enjoyment to its fullest while here & the best of health to yourself & family. I am most respectfully yours, Mrs. H. Gallon 630 7th Ave Richmond Dist. [*[Gallon]*] G San Francisco Cal Mar 28th/11 Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir: I sincerely trust you will pardon me for writing, but I just could not resist the temtation, knowing you were right in our City. I called to you will recall the little incident on seeing it. My oldest son expects to be married on the 23rd of April he is now, near 24 Year's of Age, & is quite a fine looking boy. I am proud of the photo you sent me, & am never tired of showing it to my friends. I am so sorry I have no nice photo of the intire family, as I should so much like to send see you at the White House while East, near four year's ago, & showed you the photographs of our family, of which there were eleven, having lost one when only 24 day's old, & now have another dear little daughter just 3 month's. Inclosed you will find a picture of our family in the paper & I am sure Form 2589C. DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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The western association of Alpha Delta Phi would like to have you be their guest annual banquet in Chicago date to conform to your Plans and time of arrival in Chicago address answer to me care of Lee Higginson and Company Rookery Chicago. Warren Gorrell, President 354P[*[Hamilton 3-28-11]*] Winchester House - St. James’ Square - 28.3.11. G.O.C. INC. MEDITERRANEAN I. G. OVERSEA FORCES Dear Mr. Roosevelt- Tomorrow morning I start on an inspection tour of the West Indies, having just concluded a similar inspection of Egypt & the Sudan in which latter country your name is one to conjure with. You can hardly I think have an idea of how greatly your speech in the city gratified the Pioneers of Empire in that distantProvince. Looking at the programme of my present tour I see that my steamer stops for two whole days at Colon. Whilst there of course I cease to be Inspector of the Oversea Forces and become merely a British Tourist — But naturally I would like much to see as much as a civilian properly may see of your arrangements and of the canal. Do you think you could help me by sending a2 G.O.C. INC. MEDITERRANEAN I. G. OVERSEA FORCES line of introduction direct (there is no time to catch me on the way) to some knowledgeable person there? It is information rather than hospitality I am after. If you could do this I would be very grateful but if you don't know anyone there don't I beg of your trouble. I am due to arrive at Colon on Sunday the 16th April.Afterwards I hope to be for some 48 hours in New York namely from the 8th to the 10th of May & I may with luck be able to get a glimpse of you then. Meanwhile goodbye & believe me Yours Sincerely Ian Hamilton P.S.: I have heard that Colonel W G Goethals Corps of Engineers . U.S. Army has shown kindness to British Officers touring in those parts — Ian HAve and College Ave car, without change, to our door -2505 College Ave. Cordially Yours Amanda M. Hicks Home Mother of Cranford Club. [*[Hicks]*] 2505 College Ave. Berkeley. March 28th 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Berkely. Cal. My dear Mr. Roosevelt.- I wrote to you before you left New York and invited you to do an uncommon thing for a big man like you, namely, to dine at lunch or breakfast with a club of university girls in Berkeley. Your reply by your secretarywas that you would be glad to accept the invitation if it could be so arranged. I saw your son in the city and he said that my best course would be to write to you personally when you arrived on the Coast. I did this, repeating my reasons why you should step aside from common usage to meet a group of fine young women students. So no reply has come to this letter I am persuaded that it failed to reach you. Your son said that a dinner engagement would doubtless be impossible and a lunch doubtful, so I said, "Come to breakfast at any hour, five, six, seven, eight, nine" - or four a.m. I reminded you that you would cross the Bay at any one of these hours to kill a lion. The days that I named have all gone now save one. I have heard however, that you are to remain in the City for a week to rest. I now extend the invitation to any day you choose, for dinner or lunch as breakfast, with the preference for breakfast. Our home is the Cranford Club, second door from Dwight Way on College Ave; reached from the City via, Key Route train, Alcatraz MR. PERCIVAL CHUBB, Chairman 33 CENTRAL PARK WEST NEW YORK MISS MARGARET C. CUMMINGS, Secretary 477 WEST 144TH STREET NEW YORK LEAGUE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CHILDREN'S COMIC SUPPLEMENT New York March 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. You will see from the enclosed circular that our League is making a desperate effort to find ways and means to better the Comic Supplement for children. At our meeting yesterday afternoon I was asked to write to people whose names and opinions would have great weight with the public, asking them to send a very short message indorsing the movement for bettering the Comic Supplement. The opinions of such men as President Eliot, President Butler, and others have had great weight in bringing to people's consciousness the effect of the Comic Supplement upon children, many of whom have no other literature in their homes. The Committee have asked me to urge you to co-operate with us in sending a message which may be read at the Mass Meeting. Hoping I may hear from you at your very earliest convenience, I am, Sincerely yours, Patty S. Hill [*Teachers College Columbia University New York.*]Republican Nomination League 149 S. Broad Street (Second Floor) JOHN C. HINCKLEY Secretary Philadelphia, March 28, 1911 Dear Sir: Your name has been given as one interested in good government in Philadelphia. You know the difficulties of maintaining an independent movement and of "getting out the vote." You also know that the vast majority of the people of Philadelphia are Republicans. We believe this majority of the people would prefer to vote for good men if they had the chance to do so. We propose to give them that chance. The Primary Election Law provides a method for any group of citizens in a Ward or Division to make a nomination for any party. We propose to have nominees in every Division in the City on the Republican ticket; those nominees to be the best available men in the Division, Ward or City, chosen without regard to bosses, and we are confident they will be elected. We want your help as active member of the League; fill out the enclosed blank and mail TO-DAY. Suggest as many others for membership as possible. Come to Headquarters and talk things over. Yours truly, JOHN C. HINCKLEY, Secretary (OVER)[*[Enc in Justice 4-27-11]*] The following, among others, have endorsed this plan: ASA S. WING, President, Provident Life & Trust Company, Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. ARTHUR H. LEA, Lea & Febiger, 706 Sansom Street, Philadelphia. RT. REV. ALEXANDER MACKAY-SMITH, Church House, Twelfth and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia. WILLIAM W. JUSTICE, Justice, Bateman & Company, 122 South Front Street, Philadelphia. W. FREDERICK SNYDER, President, Northern Trust Company, Sixth and Spring Garden Streets, (Private Office, 135 South Fifth Street) Philadelphia. FRANCIS B. REEVES, President, Girard National Bank, 116 South Third Street, Philadelphia. WILLIAM R. NICHOLSON, President, Land Title & Trust Company, Broad and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. HENRY R. EDMUNDS, Office, 520 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. THOMAS RAEBURN WHITE, Office, West Trust Building, Philadelphia. JOHN C. WINSTON, President, The John C. Winston Co., 1010 Arch Street, Philadelphia. CALVIN M. SMYTH, President, Young, Smyth, Field & Co. 1216 Arch Street, Philadelphia. FRANCIS A. LEWIS, Office, 512 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. ZIBA T. MOORE, Office, Crozer Building, Philadelphia. ALBERT E. TURNER, E. B. Smith & Company, Bankers, Broad and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. POWELL EVANS, President, Merchant & Evans Company, 517 Arch Street, Philadelphia. HUGH McILVAIN, J. Gibson McIlvain & Company, Crozer Building, Philadelphia. W. W. HANNA, Vice-President, Aniline Dye & Chemical Works, 109 North Water Street, Philadelphia. Residence: The Majestic Hotel. CLARENCE L. HARPER, President, Union Trust Company, 715 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. OWEN J. ROBERTS, Office, West End Trust Building, No. 609, Philadelphia. E. J. LAVINO, E. J. Lavino & Company, Bullitt Building, Philadelphia. B. FRANK CLAPP, Office, 630 Land Title Building, Philadelphia. GEORGE BURNHAM, Jr. President, Keystone Coal & Iron Company, 1218 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. DR. GEORGE WOODWARD, 708 North American Building, Philadelphia. J. GIBSON McILVAIN, J. Gibson McIlvain & Company, Crozer Building, Philadelphia. VIVIAN FRANK GABLE, Office, 133 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia. JOHN E. BAIRD, President, Cambria Mining & Manufacturing Co., Real Estate Trust Building, Philadelphia. FREDERIC H. STRAWBRIDGE, Strawbridge & Clothier, Eighth and Market Streets, Philadelphia. ISAAC S. SMYTH, Jr. Vice-Pres. & Treas., Young, Smyth, Field & Co., 1216 Arch Street, Philadelphia. JOSEPH T. TAYLOR, Office, Penn Square Building, Philadelphia. THOMAS D. SULLIVAN, Manager, Terminal Warehouse & Transfer Co., Delaware Ave. & Green Street, Philadelphia. HASELTINE SMITH, Insurance Broker, 326 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. DR. J. B. ROBERTS, 313 South Seventeenth Street, Philadelphia. WILLIAM H. SCOTT, Allen, Lane & Scott, 1211 Clover Street, Philadelphia. WALTER F. HAGER, W. F. Hager & Company, 431 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. STUART WOOD, R. D. Wood & Company, 400 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. THEODORE J. LEWIS, 1216 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia SAMUEL CROTHERS, Real Estate, 14 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. LIVINGSTON E. JONES, Reeves, Parvin & Company, 116 South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia. FRANKLIN SPENCER EDMONDS, Office, 133 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia. H. HOMER DALBEY, Weightman Building, 1524 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. ANDREW J. CARTY, President, Sillicate Manufacturing Co., 720 Pennsylvania Building, Philadelphia. WALTER S. McINNES, Office, 203 Franklin Building, Philadelphia. SAMUEL J. BUCK, Buck & Gallagher, Twenty-fifth and Morris Streets, Philadelphia DR. JOS. McFARLAND, 442 West Stafford Street, Germantown, Philadelphia. FREDERICK A. RIEHLE, President, Riehle Bros. Testing Machine Co., 1424 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia. ABRAHAM M. BEITLER, Dickson, Beitler & McCouch, 750 Bullitt Building, Philadelphia. JAMES MAPES DODGE, Link Belt Company, Nicetown, Philadelphia. EMIL GUENTHER, Lumber, 308 Pennsylvania Building, Philadelphia. WILLIAM H. HAINES, Haines, Jones & Cadbury, 1126 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. MAX LEVY, Photo-Engravers' Supplies, 220 West Roberts Avenue, Philadelphia. WILLIAM M. LONGSTRETH, Schell, Taylor & Longstreth, 230 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. JOHN D. McILHENNY, Helms & McIlhenny, 1339 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. TALCOTT WILLIAMS, Editor, "Press," Seventh and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. WILLIAM J. TURNER, Office, 929 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. E. MARSHALL SCULL, Fifty-ninth Street and City Line Avenue, Overbrook, Philadelphia.HEAD OFFICE 320 MARKET ST. SAN FRANCISCO. Associated Wireless Institutes IN REPLY REFER TO NO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. March 28th 1911. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt, Dame Rumor hath it that overtureS have been made to you to make a tour of the principle countries of the globe in the interests of the coming World's Fair, and that a special vessel would be fitted out for the purpose. If there is any truth in this report I would like to be considered for the honor of the command of the vessel chosen, for I can show you a clean life record and can claim without ostentation to be second to none as an expert navigator and world pilot. In such an event I could procure the endorsement of all the Local Inspectors in the Dept. of Commerce and Labor, together with all the principle shipping interests of this port. With kind regards, believe me, Respectfully yours, Jno. G. Hitchfield, U.S. Nautical College, etc.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT COR. MARKET AND BATTERY STS. San Francisco Phones KEARNY 1001 HOME C 2201 DELIVERY NO. 1263 INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE 4-6764 [*[3-28-11]*] 679 ChUf. 48 NL. 1 ex Madison Wis Mar 28 11 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, San Francisco. Acceptance received for Saturday April fifteenth kindly advise hour of arrival and time you can remain. Will plan general reception following speech, by members supreme court state officers, members legislature, university faculty and citizens from through out the State. Saturday lunch club desires to entertain you at luncheon. C. A. Ingram, Speaker. 846p.[*Kahn 3-28-11*] MEMBER ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF THE PACIFIC COAST H. C. CAPWELL, PRESIDENT GEORGE E. RANDOLPH, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT J. W. GARTHWAITE, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT C. J. HEESEMAN, TREASURER OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TWELTH AND FRANKLIN STREETS A. A. DENISON, SECRETARY Oakland, Cal., March 28, 1911. Directors JULIUS ABRAHAMSON HOWARD W. BRAY E. B. BULL H. C. CAPWELL F. J. EARLY J. Y. ECCLESTON P. C. FREDERICKSON J. W. GARTHWAITE THEODORE GIER C. F. GORMAN C. J. HEESEMAN A. JONAS F. A. LEACH. JR. W. S. MACKAY B. P. MILLER GEO. C. PARDEE GEO. E. RANDOLPH J. A. VANDEGRIFT G. B. WADDELL C. M. WOOD F. J. WOODWARD Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Esq., 1942 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir: With a full appreciation of the countless requests that we know have been extended to you to attend functions of different natures from organizations in these Bay Cities, the Progress and Prosperity Committee of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce asks you to swerve for the nonce from your determination to avoid such affairs and to consent to be with this commercial body of the City of Oakland, that we may learn to know you better and to show our appreciation for what you have done for us. Quoting from what you have said, "Oakland is a city, just across the Bay from San Francisco, where one finds the soft air of Italy and the beauty of English villages combined with a spirit of Western Progress and commercial advantages which will some day, as far as I am able to judge from my limited investigations, make it the greatest railroad terminal on the Pacific Coast". We are grateful to you for this expression of your admiration of our City - the City we live in and the City above all others which we love. And since your opinion of us has been a part and parcel of our stimulated energy towards a fulfilling of that prophecy, we trust that you will not take amiss our request that you come into closer touch with the commercial interests of Oakland, because we are now realizing those magnificent mercantile results which six years ago you predicted would be ours. That your acceptance of this invitation may be the more readily forthcoming, we ask you to tell us when you may find the opportunity to be our guest - the day and the hour shall be of your own naming.[*Kahn 3-28-11*] MEMBER ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF THE PACIFIC COAST H. C. CAPWELL, PRESIDENT GEORGE E. RANDOLPH, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT J. W. GARTHWAITE, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT C. J. HEESEMAN, TREASURER Oakland Chamber of Commerce A. A. DENISON, SECRETARY TWELFTH AND FRANKLIN STREETS Oakland, Cal., Directors JULIUS ABRAHAMSON HOWARD W. BRAY E. B. BULL H. C. CAPWELL F. J. EARLY J. Y. ECCLESTON P. C. FREDERICKSON J. W. GARTHWAITE THEODORE GIER C. F. GORMAN C. J. HEESEMAN A. JONAS F. A. LEACH. JR. W. S. MACKAY B. P. MILLER GEO. C. PARDEE GEO. E. RANDOLPH J. A. VANDEGRIFT G. B. WADDELL C. M. WOOD F. J. WOODWARD Hon. Theodore Roosevelt (2) Let it be distinctly understood beforehand that the ceremony shall be as unceremonious as tolerable conventionality may allow, and that we are asking this of you as a slight token which will enable us to show that we are not ungrateful for that good opinion of Oakland which you have been so kind as to express in such favorable terms. Very truly yours, PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY COMMITTEE of the OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, By Irving H. Kahn Chairman. Chas. F. Cole Secretary. C. F. Gorman Chairman, Special Committee.[*[Leigh 3/28/11]*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir: - Recently I sent a marked copy of The Madison Democrat, a Madison, Wis. newspaper, containing verse of mine honoring you, to San Francisco, Cal. I hope it will reach you and please you. The newspapers state that you have accepted the invitation of Speaker Charles A. Ingram for Saturday, April 15, to address the Wisconsin legislature. Will you not also visit Eau Claire, a city of about the same size as Madison? It is only a half day's journey further north. 2 You will be sure of a heart-felt welcome here, as everywhere else. I believe you are the finest type of American manhood to-day. Let me know on what date you will come and arrangements will be made to receive you. Yours sincerely, Violet Leigh, The Eau Claire Poetess, Eau Claire, Wis. Dated March 28, 1911.PACIFIC THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Berkeley,California. March 28, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Enclosed find honorarium for delivery of E.T. Earl Course of Lectures, March 24-28, 1911. With devout thanks and highest regard of Faculty, Board of Trustees and officers of the Pacific Theological Seminary, together with those of the multitude of hearers and approbation of the general community of Berkeley and its adjacent cities. Sincerely yours, J. K. McLean President of Pacific Theological Seminary and Chairman of the E.T.Earl Lecture Committee.C. W. Houser MANUFACTURER OF ROUGH AND DRESED LUMBER Pagosa Springs, Colo. March 28th.1911. Mr Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Sir:- Having noticed the within clipping in "Grit" and knowing something of your idea of a large family, I enclose same to you and respectfully ask that you let me know if you receive same, Very truly yours, C. A. Mendenhall Pagosa Springs, Colo.[*[For enc. see 3-28-11]*]The United Presbyterian Men's Movement Executive Council CHAIRMAN H. Walton Mitchel, Pittsburgh, Pa. RECORDING SECRETARY W. Wallace Miller, Ben Avon, Pa. TREASURER C. M. Gerwig Pittsburgh, Pa. J. J. Porter, Pittsburgh, Pa. Gen. M. Paden Pittsburgh, Pa. D. C. Willis Pittsburgh, Pa. Samuel Young Pittsburgh, Pa. Wm. L. Taylor Pittsburgh, Pa. D. J. Brown, Bellevue, Pa. A Men's League in Every Congregation A Men's Bible Class in Every League A Men's prayer circle in Every Class Executive Council - continued John A. Crawford, Bellevue, Pa. Percy L. Craig, New Castle, Pa. W. C. Dosthett, Butler, Pa. High R. Moffet, Monmouth, Ill. A. O. Wilson, St. Louis, Mo. Judge McKenzie Cleland, Chicago, Ill. Joseph F. Tracy, Detroit, Mich. High Kennedy Buffalo, N. Y. J. Campbell White New York, N. Y. W. P. McMaster Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa. GEORGE ERNEST RAITT GENERAL SECRETARY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PUBLICATION BUILDING, 209 NINTH STRET PITTSBURGH, PA. BELL PHONE GRANT 3035 Official Organ THE MENS RECORD Monthly 25c per Year W. Wallace Miller Business Manager March Twenty-eighth 1 9 1 1 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, California. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: A National Convention of the Men's Movement of the United Presbyterian Church of North America will meet in Pittsburgh, May 22nd-24th, 1911. It is the unanimous desire of the Executive Council and Committee on Arrangements that you be invited to address the Convention Tuesday evening, May 23rd. The Committee desires to say further that the sum of $200.00 will be given you for the purpose of defraying your expenses. Permit me to mention some reasons why we are extremely anxious that our invitation meet with your favorable consideration. It is confidently believed that this Convention will be the largest and most representative body of men in the history of our Church. The General Assembly immediately follows the Convention, meeting in Washington, Pa.,, so that our Convention will include almost all of the commissioners to the Assembly. We expect more than 1000 delegates. The men of our Church are most kindly disposed toward you, not only because of the principles which govern your public policies, but also because of your interest in our Mission work in Egypt and the Sudan last year and your very generous commendation of that work. -2- The leaders of our Church are planning for a great forward movement in our work in Egypt, especially along educational lines. Opportunities have come to our Church which were not even dreamed of five years ago. Doors have opened, which simply must be entered. Your presence at the Convention and endorsement of our Mission work in Egypt will be of incalculable benefit in giving to our Church a vision of her unprecedented opportunities in that land. If you find it convenient to accept our invitation, we will hold the meeting in the beautiful. new Soldiers Memorial Hall, seating about three thousand persons, and we can guarantee a crowded house. You will address not merely the large audience, which the Hall will accommodate, but indirectly your message will reach the whole city of Pittsburgh, as well as the entire United Presbyterian Church. If there is any other condition we have neglected to mention, and which, if fulfilled, would secure your presence, we shall. gladly comply with it. We regret that your absence in the West renders it impossible to present this invitation in person, but we confidently hope and pray that the way may be opened for you to render us and the Kingdom of Christ this valued service. Anxiously awaiting your reply, I am, Respectfully yours, G. Ernest Raitt General Secretary on behalf of Executive Council and Committee on Arrangements. Eugene, Ore 3/28/11 Hon. Colonel T. Roosevelt Esq San Francisco Calif Dear Sir „ Be the man that is noble, „ Both helpful and good, „ Unweariedly seeking, „ The right and the useful, „ a type of those beings, „ Our mind has foreshadowed! I had the pleasure of addressing above quotation from Goethe to you upon perusal of your splendid message regarding reciprocity with Cuba You have been kind enough to acknowledge my letter that time.Now, dear Sir, I should like to get a chance to shake hands with you upon your visit to this town on April 5th Being rather old & not very vigorous, I expect to be pushed aside by younger, more active people. Should you therefore happen to think of this reminder of mine, I should feel greatly gratified, if you would ask one of the reception committee to introduce me to you, Colonel! Trusting that you can meet this whim of an older man, I remain, dear Sir, With sincere respects: E. SchwarzschildThe Texas Club of New York City MRS. CLARA DRISCOLL SEVIER, PRESIDENT MRS. J. F. THOMAS, JR. FIRST VICE-PRES. MRS. O. R. VON BONNEWITZ, SECOND VICE-PRES. MISS ROSA B. HITE, RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. FRANCES HITE WILLIAMS, TREASURER MRS. HALLIE M. DUNKLIN, HISTORIAN MRS. S. A. FOOT, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 302 WEST 79th STREET BOARD OF COUNCILLORS MRS. JAMES MADISON BASS MRS. ROLLIE BORDEN LOW MRS. W. F. ROERTSON MRS. ANNA B. STEWART March 28th., 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: The Texas Club of New York City will celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto with a Carnival Dinner on the evening of April 21st., at The Plaza, and on behalf of the organization I have the honor of extending to you a cordial invitation to be present. The Texas Club is composed of the most representative men and women of our State now residing in New York and it is the unanimous desire of the membership that you be our guest when we do honor to those who won for us our liberty. Knowing your interest in and regard for Texas and Texans I feel sure you would enjoy our little celebration. Should you wish any information with regard to the affair I will be very glad to give it to you. Yours very sincerely, Clara Driscoll Sevier President. 37 Madison Ave.CHAS. F. TRUE, President MARION SMITH, Vice-President HARLEY SOMERS, Cashier [*L*] THE FARMERS STATE BANK OF SHELDON CAPITAL STOCK $25,000 SHELDON. IND.,# 3/28 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-pres. Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir -- I am writing you at this date for your autograph upon the enclosed card or upon a card of your choice. Thanking you in advance for the same I remain your servant, Harley Somers. Cashier Farmers State Bank,[*L*] Vanderlynn Stow, President Frank J. Symmes, Vice-President H.K. Burgess, Secretary Telephones - Douglas 1573 Home J 1573 Thomas Day Company Lighting Fixtures Agents "Peerless" and "Astral" Incandescent Lamps Cutler Mail Chute 725 Mission Street VS--H-- San Francisco, California, March 28, 1911 Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. C/o Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., #1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, California. My dear Theodore: - Some years ago you were good enough to appoint to the Military Academy, my very intimate young friend, who has since become Second Lieutenant, Fletcher. So far as I am informed, he did his full duty at the Academy, and he has done so ever since. He has had for sometime, some trouble with one of his knees, and anticipating an order to go to the Phillipines, he thought it best to have it examined, and see that it was in tip top shape. For this purpose he was sent to the General hospital at the Presidio. He was getting along all right when complications ensued, and he was kept in the Hospital for a year. Recently, he seems to be on the high road to recovery. At his own request, he has, while still at the Hospital, been placed on light duty in the Quarter Master's Department. He was greatly surprised a few days ago to read in the despatches, that he had been ordered before a retiring Board. His heart is in the service. He believes that at the end of six months his knee will be entirely well. If it is not, he will, of course, recognize that hi is not fit for active duty, which he does not believe now. This seems to me somewhat unjust, and as his career will be ruined if he is retired, I venture to ask your intercession, if you think it proper.(2) If you do, will you be good enough to send the telegram which I have taken the liberty to prepare? If that does not suit you, send anything you want. I trust that you and Mrs. Roosevelt are quite well, and are getting some pleasure out of your visit. With kindest personal regards, I remain, Sincerely, Vanderlynn Stow 1 Enclosure. [*It occurs to me to add that Lieutenant Fletcher knows nothing of this request. He and I have had no consultation, nor has he sent any one to me. Van.*]W. G. TIBBITS SHIPPING COMMISSION 24 CALIFORNIA ST. San Francisco. Mar 28, 1911. Dear Mr. Roosevelt. I wish personally to thank you for the most interesting evening I ever enjoyed, at the Commonwealth Club meeting last evening. Your talk was the kind that went straight to the hearts of your hearers and did them good. I felt proud of our California speakers but more proud of you. To show you how your words make impression, last Friday afternoon Mrs. Tibbitts was attending a Wellesley meeting at Berkeley. She took her two boys, 9 and 11, as she did not wish to leave them home alone. The boys saw the crowd going into the Greek Theatre, a few blocks away and wished to go there. They were given permission and managed to squeeze in When I reached home that evening they excitedly told me that "they had seen and heard Mr. Roosevelt." What did he say, I asked. The 9 year old replied, "Oh, he said a man should not run for President who did not know anything about the job." My boys will remember seeing and hearing you all their lives.W. G. TIBBITTS SHIPPING AND COMMISSION. [24 STEWART STREET.] 24 CALIFORNIA ST. San Francisco. So will we all. Your visit has done our coast a world of good. Come often, we will do all in our power to make your visits pleasant and you will see the good fruits of your strong, sincere and honest words. I hope your journey eastward will be pleasant and good health attend you and yours. We will look forward with pleasant anticipation to your coming again. Sincerely Yours, W.G. Tibbitts.Form 2589 B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Day Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Day Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which , unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED Day Letter, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 1461 Polk St. near Calif. - Tel. Sutter 432 NO. 48. SF AN. 34, D.L. 5 EX, Albany Ore Mar 28 .1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sanfran Cal. The People of Albany Oregon and Vicinity would greatly appreciate a few words from you at our railroad station during the brief stop made by your train here respectfully Albany Commercial Club, Per J. S. Vanwinkle Secy 507PSAN FRANCISCO PHONE DOUGLAS 481 OAKLAND PHONE OAKLAND 8203 HOME A 5381 AN OPEN DOOR FOR THE FRIENDLESS The Whosoever-Will Rescue Mission OF CALIFORNIA, INC. Men's Industrial Home AND THE ORIGINAL Helping Hand Wood Yard MR. AND MRS. J. C. WESTENBERG, Superintendents Private Phone--Franklin 2233 " " Home C 4533 SAN FRANCISCO WOOD YARD Phones: Douglas 5548 Home J 1613 Home C 2831 OAKLAND Original Helping Hand Wood Yard Ninth Street Phones: Oakland 8203 Home A 5381 Our Motto: "For God and humanity." General Office: 475 Pacific Street, San Francisco Telephone Douglas 481 3/28/11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- In the multiplicity of the calls made upon you it is scarcely likely that you will have time to pay any attention to so humble an institution as ours. However, for the good of humanity if you can find half an hour during your stay in San Francisco in which to visit the slum district, we would be greatly indebted to you if you would come to the Whosoever-Will Rescue Mission on the Barbary Coast, and talk to the "down and outs," of society. We have gathered in our Rescue Mission approximately one hundred thousand men every year. Our work in San Francisco is about the same as the Jerry McAuley work is to N. Y. City. Under separate cover I am sending you one of our 5 year Histories and Rescue Journal. Thanking you for any consideration you may feel able to give this matter, I am, Yours for God and Humanity, J. C. Westenberg. [[shorthand]] If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, depart in peace, ye be warmed and filled: notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body: what doth it profit?George L Vorhees Commander Alden B Willey Adjutant HEADQUARTERS FARRAGUT POST, NO. 4 GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA Vallejo, Cal., March 28th 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt - San Francisco Calif Dear Sir, At a regular meeting of Farragut Post G.A.R. - The Adjutant was instructed to communicate with you, and extend an invitation to appear before an audience of Vallejo people, under the auspices of the 'Grand Army of the Republic.' Our people remember your former visit - When you delivered the address at the laying of the corner stone of Young Men's Christian Association. The veterans of the Civil War have great respect for our 'National great men.' Therefore we cordially greet you sir; and pray that you will set aside an evening when you can, and will favor our city with your presence, to be the guest of Farragut Post #4 G.A.R._________ Commander ______________Adjutant HEADQUARTERS FARRAGUT POST, NO. 4 GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA Vallejo, Cal., _______19____. 'From Lincoln to Taft,-' the Veterans of the Civil War have ever been true and loyal. Should a call be made today many of the younger men of the 61 to 65 men would be ready to offer their service to their Country. We trust that we shall receive an early response, promising a visit from you in the very near future - Should you decide to come to our city, please set the date for an evening and we will furnish the audience. Awaiting your reply, I am my dear sir, Very respectfully - Alden B Willey Post AdjutantOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CITY OF NEW YORK BOARD OF EDUCATION CITY OF NEW YORK Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr., President. John Greene, Vice President. A. Emerson Palmer, Secretary. Board of Education Park Avenue and 59th Street New York M. A. March 28, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. [[shorthand]] My dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- I am in receipt of a letter from Alfred Mosely, Esq., of London, England, expressing his desire that the Board of Education accept from him a painting by Mr. J.C. Dollman, which was exhibited in the Royal Academy in 1909, entitled "Am I My Brother's Keeper." He also favored me with a print of the picture, which depicts the unemployed sleeping on the benches of the Thames Embankment in the fog and cold, homeless and penniless; these people, Mr. Mosely says, are the victims of no education or of education on wrong lines, and they represent an ever-swelling mass of unemployed, unskilled laborers, who fast become, in consequence of their destitution, unemployable. In his letter Mr. Mosely states that you have kindly consented to make the presentation on his behalf at a date to be mutually agreed upon by you and myself, and he suggests sometime between the middle and the end of April. Mr. Mosely says that he would like as many of the New York teachers as possible to be present, and the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, -2- most appropriate place for the presentation appears to be the auditorium of the DeWitt Clinton High School, Tenth avenue, 58th and 59th streets. In talking over the matter with Dr. Maxwell, we are inclined to believe that the best time for the affair would be a Saturday afternoon. Would April 29th be convenient for you? or would you prefer a Saturday afternoon early in May? Mr. Mosely informs me that you will discuss the necessity of Industrial Education and he has suggested that Dr. Butler also speak on the occasion. It would seem appropriate that the sentiment of the Board of Education on this subject should be voiced by one or two of its members; and Dr. Maxwell will arrange to have a chorus of public school pupils sing a number of selections. Kindly communicate with me as soon as you conveniently can with reference to the date. Until the date for the presentation is fixed we are not in a position to make definite arrangements. I beg to assure you that we will make our plans conform with your convenience. Yours very truly, Egerton L. Winthrop, Jr. President, Board of Education. [*Enc. in Dinwiddie 4-10-11*] [*3-28-11*]Duluth Evening Herald March 28, 1911 PASS AT LEAST ONE. There are four bills before the legislature which have been given hearty support by the charitable organizations of the state, particularly by the Duluth Associated Charities. These are bills providing for the punishment of habitual drunkards; making wife desertion a [felony] misdemeanor and prescribing the punishment for the offense; providing for the establishment of a state labor colony for the detention of tramps, vagrants, and deserters of wives and children; and ordering a state commission to investigate and report on the causes of poverty and sickness. All of these bills are valuable. Their enactment into law would mean a great advance in the state in the handling of some of the most serious problems of government. But the session is far advanced, there is much to be done, and the prospect is that some measures will have to be dropped and forgotten for the time being. If any of these four bills must suffer such a fate, it would be well to pass at least the last mentioned one, that providing for a state commission to investigate the causes of poverty and suffering, for the work of such a commission would be invaluable, not only as an economic study, but because it would furnish an exact basis on which to construct future laws and regulations. The bill is known Senate file No. 798 and as House file No. 889. That this last named bill is of extreme importance can be understood from a glance at its provisions and purpose. These are: To secure positive knowledge as to causes of, and the best remedies for, such conditions as unsanitary housing, overcrowding in tenements, the spread of tuberculosis and other diseases, and many other conditions that vitally affect the poor man and the small wage-earner; to study the adequacy of the present laws of the state on these subjects, the experience of other states and countries, and to frame such laws as will enable the State of Minnesota to enjoy the benefit of the experience of all; to eliminate the causes of poverty, instead of dealing only with the effects. Problems of insanity housing, overcrowding in buildings and the spread of disease are not confined to any one section of the state. There are parts of nearly every city of even moderate size that present one or all these questions to a greater or lesser degree. The solution of the difficulties is not of local, but of state-wide interest. The way in which these same questions have been answered in other states and countries is full of suggestion for our own state authorities, and to insure the wisest possible action on that line here, the methods tried elsewhere and their success should be investigated. Older communities have in some cases left the questions alone so long that they have become crises rather than mere problems. Minnesota should profit by the knowledge of that fact, and provide measures of prevention instead of waiting for the necessity of drastic curative steps. It may be that in the rush and confusion of the last days of the session, the legislature will find itself under the necessity of letting some of these four measures go by default to the next session. But whatever may be done with the first three, the last one should be passed. The Duluth Associated Charities has suggested that voters write to call their representatives' attention to this bill and its importance. It is a good suggestion. But whether it is adopted generally or not, the legislators should see the bill's importance to the state and should make sure that is becomes a law before the end of the session.[*Enc. in Mendenhall 3-28-11*]A RIOT OF CHILDREN. Western Couple, Married Ten Years, Possess Nineteen. Thirteen of This Number, All Boys, Are Living, and Not One Is Yet Five Years Old. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, of Highland, Kan., are seeking a home in Oklahoma with plenty of land. They will need it, for although they have been married not quite ten years they are the parents of 19 children, all boys, and 13 of them living. They hold the record for triplets, having five sets to their credit, and two sets of twins. All of the 13 boys living are under five years. Recently, the Scotts, deciding that they must find more land, went to Alberta, Canada. They were not satisfied there and returned. On the return trip Mrs. Scott and her 13 children all rode on one first class ticket. At Omaha the conductor made a vigorous protest. "Madam, you cannot carry a whole Sunday school along with you on that one ticket," he said, "and you need not tell me those are all yours and under five years of age. You will have to pay for some of them." Mrs. Scott dug down into her valise and brought out the family Bible, in which was recorded the names and ages of each of the children. The conductor had to give in. The mother and children occupied five double seats in the home-seekers' car and paid for only one. The names and ages of the children are: Ashbell, Archer and Austin, triplets, four and a half years old; Arthur and Arnold, twins, three and a half; Allan, Almon and Albin, triplets, two and a half; Albert, Albion and Adolph, triplets, 18 months; Abel and Abner, twins, six months. Mrs. Scott is 30 years old and her husband is only a year her senior.collect autographs of prominent people. I hope you will not be annoyed by my asking you to please write your name on the enclosed loose leaf from my autograph book and I would like very much to have Mrs. Roosevelt's name also. Very respectfully yours, Jim Millikin Bevans 23 Officers Row, General Hospital Garrison, The Presidio of San Francisco, Cal. [*Bevans*] DR. JAMES L. BEVANS UNITED STATES ARMY March 29, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- My name is Jim Bevans. My father is Captain Bevans of the Medical Corps. He is now near San Diego with his company-"Co. B Hospital Corps" in the Field Hospital organization under General Bliss. My home is in the Presidio of San Francisco. I am eleven years old. I want to [ca 3-29-11] THE HUNGARIAN REPUBLICAN CLUB OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK INVITES YOU TO MEET THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE CLUB AT A DINNER GIVEN IN HIS HONOR ON WEDNESDAY MARCH TWENTY-NINTH AT SEVEN O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING AT THE CAFE BOULEVARD SECOND AVENUE AND TENTH STREET TO Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Kindly Respond to MARCUS BRAUN Chairman 76 Second Avenue Mt. Tamalpais Mil. Aca. San Rafael, Cal, March 29" 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I enclose letter just received from the Adjutant General of the State and copy of bill recently passed by the State Legislature providing for the organization of High School cadets. I believe this is the first law of this nature enacted by State Legislature. The land grant laws encourage military instruction but they were enactments of national Congress. I thought I saw a chance here and urged General Forbes to take advantage of the opportunity — Can't you speak a good word for this new movement —- 2 - Took over a number of the cadets yesterday and we had the fortune to get good seats and listened to your address with great pleasure. I wanted to meet you and again thank you personally for the appointment of my son George Jr. to West Point. He is doing fairly well and will I believe make a good soldier — Joseph is a 1st Lieutenant in the Philippines and Dudley a Cadet here. The Grandson "Richard" looks O.K. for soldierly career — Your friend Geo. LeRoy Brown [*[Brown?]*] To Hon Theodore Roosevelt[*[Burnett]*] San Francisco March 27th 1911 Hon. Theodore. Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Last night I made a most frantic and ludicrous effort to speak with you at your sons. I acted on the impulse of the moment. I am an aged widow. My son is the state Senator for Ohio, the 265th District L.S. Burnett. in the reform movement. We are cousins on both sides of the house of GroverCleveland I was Miss Cleveland of N.Y. city. My father a great lawyer I have been in this city fifty years. having many things of interest belonging to the family. I thought you might like to see them. If I do not meet you, I shall be very much disappointed- I live just round on broadway- and would dearly love to have you call I have been ill and we have not made any calls since. My husband died. He was a Lieutenant in The Mexican War before he was 18 years old. You will excuse my strutting myself on your notice. I have been very much interested in all you have been doing. and having lived fifty five years in California I might tell you something of its history -- if you want to hear. Sincerely, Jane Cleveland. Burnett 1922 Broadwayis absolutely confidential. I hope you will read it and let me know what you think about it. Very sincerely yours, W. H. Crook Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I., New York. [*[Crook]*] THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 29, 1911. [*wy.*] Dear Colonel: In the issue of the Saturday Evening Post of March 11th I have my last story on the Home Life of the Presidents and of course you are the last one. I have received letters from all over the country congratulating me on the beautiful things that I have said about Theodore Roosevelt, and this story is limited in the Saturday Evening Post to so many words but in the book that is going to be put out by Little, Brown and Company, of Boston, Mass., it is more elaborate, and that story is going to make you President of the United States at the next election, and it is the best campaign document that the Republican National Committee could send out. This A monthly magazine published in the Service and devoted to the entire Navy R. C. SHEPHERD, U. S. N. Publisher EDITED BY MEN IN THE U. S. NAVY SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 A YEAR in advance CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS IN THE NAVY SOLICITED OUR NAVY U.S. Naval Training Station San Francisco, Cal. Seattle Wash. March 29, II [[shorthand]] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, En Route, Tour Pacific Coast States. Sir:- The circumstance has been pointed out to the directors of "OUR NAVY" that an expression of cheer to the enlisted men of the United States Navy would be a cheerful recognition at this time and associated with your splendid reception in the West. If you can find it possible to let us have such with its effects and scope considerate with the time available, this publication will greatly appreciate the courtesy and will cheerfully spread it among the Men, of whom its clientele consists. It has been conceived, for expedition, that a letter addressed to the undersigned,Hotel Cecil ,Seattle Wash, can aid greatly in achieving much that is desirable in the matter. Thanking you earnestly for that consideration you may be prepared to bestow, I beg to be, Very sincerely yours, H J Eddo. Editor MRS. ARTHUR A. BIRNEY, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 806 LOAN AND TRUST BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. MRS. FREDERIC SCHOFF, PRESIDENT 3418 BARING STREET, PHILADELPHIA MRS. LOUIS K. GILLSON, TREASURER WILMETTE, ILLINOIS National Congress of Mothers ADVISORY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, ROBERT COLLYER, NEW YORK, REV. JOSIAH STRONG, NEW YORK, MR. ROLGER B. McMULLEN, CHICAGO, MR. FREDERICK SCHOFF, PHILADELPHIA. REV. D. O. MEARS, ALBANY, DR. WILLIAM F. WILSON, PHILADELPHIA, DR. GEORGE E. MacLEAN, IOWA, REV. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS, BROOKLYN, HON. CHARLES R. SKINNER, NEW YORK, MR. ARTHUR A. BIRNEY, WASHINGTON, MR. GEORGE K. JOHNSON, PHILADELPHIA. FOUNDER MRS. THEODORE W. BIRNEY, WASHINGTON. VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. DAVID O. MEARS, ALBANY, MRS. JEFFERSON D. GIBBS, LOS ANGELES, MRS. ROGER B. MCMULLEN, EVANSTON, ILL. AUDITOR MRS. WILLIAM F. THACHER, FLORENCE, N. J. RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. JAMES S. BOLTON, NEW HAVEN, CONN. HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. PHOEBE A. HEARST, MRS. WILLIAM T. CARTER, MRS. ADLAI T. STEVENSON, MRS. JOSEPH P. MUMFORD, MRS. ROBERT R. COTTEN, MRS. HARRIET A. MCLELLAN. Los Angeles, Cal March 29 - 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt: Berkely - Cal: My dear Col Roosevelt: Owing to the serious illness of my aged mother I was unable to join the thousands of other Los Angeles friends in loyal greeting, and prevented from expressing to you and to Mrs Roosevelt, personally, my appreciation of courtesies extended to me when in Washington during the International Congress. Knowing your interest in the work of the National Congress I had hoped to assemble the California Congress members at my home, and ask the favor of a short address and the inspiration of your presence for even half an hour. But this too had to be abandoned to our keen disappointment. The crisis is past, and this blessed mother of thirteen children is spared to them. I cannot have you leave the borders of our state without saying, God bless and keep you. This country needs you as never before. Sincerely and Respectfully Yours, (Mrs. Jefferson D.) Virginia Vaughan Gibbs Vice Pres. National Congress of Mothers To Col. Theodore Roosevelt - c/o Benjamin Ide Wheeler Berkely Cal.Name_____ Age________ Deaf at_____ In School___ California Institution for the Deaf and the Blind. Berkeley, Cal. Mar. 29th, 1911 Dear Teacher:- I am afraid that I can not write this letter the way you wish me to, for I know very little about Colonel Roosevelt and his lectures.I will do the best I can, at least, and tell you the little I know about him. He was, as everyone knows, our President from 1901 to 1908. He succeeded President McKinley, who was assassinated, and while holding the office of President of the United States he executed his duties admirably, and used his power justly and wisely. He is a man of strong character, full of energy and strength. A man to be admired and respected by our people, and feared by his enemies. He is a friend of the people. He does a lot to show them thevalue and advantages of having a good government. He lectures in all parts of the country. His lectures are not written and then learned by heart, I have been told. He says what he knows and what he feels. His speeches are said to be eloquent and to the point. He says that he is not a brilliant orator, and that he uses very simple language in making his speeches. He says what he thinks ought to be said, no matter whom it hits. He is a great public speaker– probably the greatest. I believe he is honestly trying to improve our nation and the world, and I hope that he will meet with success. His purpose is to do right and to lead others to do right, too. Well, Mr. ODonnell, this is all I can think of, so will close. With best wishes, i am. Gratefully your pupil Elizabeth Gregory.Officers P. E. KUHL, PRESIDENT HENRY BOYD, VICE-PRES. C. E. GULLETT, SECRETARY THOMAS RYAN, TREASURER Program Committee C. E. GULLETT, CHAIRMAN L. S. STRINGER P. E. KUHL HENRY BOYD D. H. HARTS, JR. The Lincoln Chautauqua Ninth Assembly August 10-23, 1910 Directors P. E. KUHL HENRY BOYD ANDREW LAYMAN L. W. WALKER C. R. CORWINE T. L. BLACKBURN D. H. HARTS, JR. C. E. GULLETT ROBT. HUMPHREY C. H. TURNER THOMAS RYAN LINCOLN, ILLINOIS, March 29, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Would you consider an invitation to speak at Lincoln Chautauqua next August, on some day between the 9th and the 23d? We shall have a momentous fight for the control of the Republican party and for decent politics in this State from now on to the Presidential election, and you could do great service where the fighting will be good. We earnestly hope to have your favorable consideration. All Central Illinois will be here to greet you. Yours sincerely, C. E. Gullett Secretary Lincoln Chautauqua.EDWIN L. HARPHAM LAWYER SUITE 1506 FORT DEARBORN BUILDING 134 MONROE STREET CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 938. [*10.*] Mch 19, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, Dear Sir:- Some time ago I purchased from McClurg & Co., Chicago, your "African Game Trails," price $4.00. A short time later an agent of Scribner called at my office with a subscription edition $3.75 (price, of course, no moment here), but this subscription edition has about 100 more photographs than the one purchased by me of McClurg. Text the same. In other words, the volume I bought is, of course, incomplete - which was exceedingly aggravating, as I have many of your other works, but all authentic and unabridged. I could hardly believe that a firm like Scribner would put out two editions of your work on the public, and hence wrote McClurg. Their reply and a copy of Scribner's letter to them are enclosed herewith. Of course, I thanked McClurg for their proffered courtesy, but added that I could not see them innocently lose in the matter and accordingly retained my copy. Personally I have no further interest in the matter, but thought you night like to know the facts, hence this line. Dict. E.L.H. Sincerely, Edwin L. Harpham [*Hibbs*] San Francisco, March 29, 1913. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir: Please permit me in this way to ask for your favor in furthering my application to Senator Miles Poindexter of the State of Washington, for the appointment of my son to the U.S. Military Academy at Wood Point, N.Y. The appointment which I am endeavoring to obtain is that which becomes due during the present year to fill a vacancy in 1912; and I understand that Senator Poindexter will file the same in the month of June. My son, Louis E. Hibbs, is now attending the Culver Military Academy (Culver, Indiana), where he is in his third year; he is eligible for the appointment so far as his age and residence are concerned; he will be able to qualify physically, which I ascertained before making the application; and his advancement in his studies is such as amply to cover the ground required by the entrance examinations. For myself I will say that I am a resident of Seattle, Washington, where I have been connected with shipbuilding and engineering construction for eight years; and I hope to be able to identify myself to you by saying that I held a commission as a Naval Constructor in the U.S. Navy for the preceding thirteen years. This fact, and the record at the Navy Department of my service during that time, are the principal claims that I have for your consideration.Hon. Theodore Roosevelt - 2 My last duty in the Navy was in charge of construction work at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash., where besides other work for two years, I repaired the battleship "Oregon" after her serious damage from grounding in Chinese waters; which may be within your recollection. I left the Naval Service in 1905, to go with the shipbuilding firm of Moran Bros. Company, Seattle, Wash., on account of the building of the battleship "Nebraska" by that company. My application to Senator Poindexter was made in December last, and has had the endorsement of several prominent men of the State of Washington; and knowing the esteem in which you are held by them and by Senator Poindexter, a word to him of favorable recognition from yourself would be of the greatest possible service, and I need not say more highly appreciated by me. As your time is so much occupied, and as I return to Seattle almost immediately, I have not attempted to seek an interview and trust that you will excuse a written communication. Very respectfully yours, Frank W. Hibbs Address: Care of The Moran Company Seattle, Wash.FREE EXHIBIT OF THE HORTICULTURAL AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE STATE DEVELOPMENT California Development Board EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GOV. JAMES H. GILLETT, PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. DUTTON, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT ROBERT NEWTON LYNCH, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT AND MANAGER N. P. CHIPMAN FRANK L. BROWN FRANK WIGGINS R. B. HALE D. F. WALTON ALFRED I. ESBERG ARTHUR E. MIOT F. TILLMAN, JR. ARTHUR R. BRIGGS A. B. C. DOHRMANN JOHN P. IRISH FREDERICK J. KOSTER UNION FERRY BUILDING TELEPHONES SUTTER 1220 HOME C 4332 A Consolidation of The California State Board of Trade The Manufacturers and Producers Association of California The California Promotion Committee THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA San Francisco, Cal., March 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, #1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, Calif. Dear Sir:- You are respectfully invited to "See California in a Day" by a visit to the exhibit rooms in the top floor of the Ferry Building, San Francisco. We have the finest exhibit of horticultural, agricultural and other farm products to be seen anywhere. In connection is the exhibit of the State Mining Bureau, where everything in the line of mineral wealth is on display. We trust that you are spending a most enjoyable visit in California. We beg to remain, Yours very respectfully, CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENT BOARD, Per Francis Hope. FH/MLOAKLAND DISTRICT CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH S. D. HUTSINPILLER SUPERINTENDENT March 29. 1911 1403 LE ROY AVENUE BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. My Dear Sir - I am delegated by the Methodist Episcopal Preachers Meeting of the Bay Cities to express to you our great appreciation of your visit to Our Cities and your great influence for morality righteousness and religion by your presence and addresses among our people. May God continue your life and work for all the people many many years. Very Respectfully Yours S. D. HutsinpillerOFFICE OF "AID FOR BOYS" GRACE CATHEDRAL STAFF DIOCESAN HOUSE 1217 SACRAMENTO STREET TELEPHONE FRANKLIN 341 OFFICE HOURS 8 TO 10 A. M. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. March 29/11 My dear Sir: Appreciating how terribly busy you have been while here I have refrained from troubling you, but I would like an opportunity to say "How do you do" to you. I've been located in San Francisco several years and am engaged with Bishop Nichols as "Aid for Boys." Might I presume to ask that you indicate a time and place when I could have just a minute? Very respectfully Otis N. Johnson Col. Theodore Roosevelt 1942 Pacific Ave. San Francisco M.C. Ladies' Aid Society. Sturgis, S.D., March 29. 1911 Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir: - Our "Aid" Society is making a great effort to secure funds to make many necessary repairs on our Church. We belong to the "Black Hills Mission." We will indeed be very grateful to you for a handkerchief to be sold at our "Sale." Sincerely trusting you will aid us I am, Most Resptfly Yours Mrs. Wm. Kaspar, Jr. Secy- Sturgis, So. Dak.No. 245 East 86th Street, New York, N.Y. March 29th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, % Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Dear Sir:- As I am interested in the question of the method of electing U.S. Senators, I am taking this liberty of addressing you direct to ask you for your opinion on this question and also that you may be good enough to send me whatever information on this subject that you may care to send. Thanking you in advance for your kindness in this matter, I am Yours respectfully, Louis Kurz P.S. I am enclosing 6 cents in postage to cover return postage. L. K.HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON York, Pa., March 29, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel:- Will you not please forward me at York, Pa., autograph cabinet-size photograph of yourself? I desire to place this photograph in the corner-stone of the new Federal Building now being erected in the city of York. Yours very truly, D. F. Lafeanand so we all feel you near. Captain and I said this morning we wished we could take you off to our little cabin on the hillside upon San Juan Valley. We would be as at home with you as if we had known you always-- I have known you since the years ago when I used to read in the Century your western experiences to my nephews on the farm. I said to myself, there is a fine man believe [*[Lyman]*] San Francisco Cal Mar 29 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt— I cannot resist the temptation of writing to you tho I know you must be over-burdened with letters from strangers. However we feel you so far from being a stranger to us and feel so gratified for the vital good we know you are doing that we want to tell you so. It seemed almost a duty for you have so unselfishly given yourtime to the people that each should thank you personally. as we do — We meant Captain Lynam, Master of the the Transport Thomas, (just now of Gen Sherman) and his wife a cousin of the J. Franklin Bells. How I laughed last winter over Mrs Bell's funny description of the joke on herself, when, sitting at your left at table, she got rattled, and forgot you had been in Cuba! Captain and I have felt how much it was to have the homely truths of every day life presented to the people, as you so earnestly have presented them — Makes us want to begin all over again You must be happy to know how intimately you help people as one of our State Legislators said to me — "I know Spreckles, and Spreckles knows Roosevelt, Roosevelt talks to Spreckles, and Spreckles talks to me. And I am going to do all I can to teach his doctrines to my constituents."[[shorthand]] those stories Captain and I may never have the privelege of meeting you but you are Captain's kind of an American and we wish you a long and happy life in your beloved Country.. Sincerely, Julia C. LynamCouncil of the City and County of Denver WILLIAM M. ROBERTSON PRESIDENT E. W. BROWN,COMMITTEE CLERK TELEPHONE MAIN 1155-F BRANCHES 76 AND 77 SUPERVISORS ROBERT L. MEYERS HUGH B. SE CHEVERELL WILLIAM M. ROBERTSON JOHN B. McGAURAN AUGUST J. SPENGEL GEORGE J. KINDEL WILLIAM F. WEBB Denver, Colo., March 29 - 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y, Dear Sir:- I trust you will pardon me for sending you the enclosed. Some of us cannot help wondering what ails. this editor. He is vicious but harmless. Yours sincerely John B. McGauran [FOR ENCL SEE CA 1-11]WALTER G. CAMPBELL, ROYAL CHIEF 1120 NOE STREET PHONE MISSION 2493 JOHN A. HANNAY, RECORDER 180 CHATTANOOGA STREET PHONE MISSION 3601 “Clanna nan Gaidheal an’ Guaillibh a’ Cheile” ROOMS OF THE San Francisco Scottish Thistle Club 121 LARKIN STREET San Francisco, Cal. Mar 29th 1911 Col. Roosevelt Esq. Knowing your aversion to race suicide and your love for mothers of large families I thought you would like to hear of a case in this neighborhood she is Mrs. M. Jacobs of 211 Richland. Ave. she has had eleven (11) children in twelve years all singlets and all alive and well today. 5 boys and 6 girls hoping this case will be of some little interest to you I remain Yours. Sincerely Jas. W. Maitland 43 Crescent Ave. Berkeley, California. March 29th, 1911. Dear Sir: I desire to present for your consideration a proposition which I am sure will interest you. The reason I say this is that in my judgment, you can by it accomplish more good which will be lasting to the greatest number of people than by any other undertaking that can be accomplished at this time. Further, you are the only person who can do it. It is by no means an impossibility, and I believe that it was not be found to be very difficult. It will be a monument that will be recognized the world over as one of the grandest and best achievements of man of the present day. I is not a newly born scheme. I have given it several years of hard study, and believe that I am presenting to you a sane and practical project, with ways by which capital can be had to carry it out. I trust that you will read it through. I have been as brief as possible, outlining only the principal features so that you could more properly judge of its merits. I desire to have you understand that my whole aim in the matter is to do and have done the greatest good for the People and the Nation. Yours very truly, E.P. Moore 2214 Dana Street. Out of town until April 4 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, California. [*[For enc see 3-29-11]*][*[3-29-11]*] There are three propositions in the project which can be handled together to advantage. The first includes the building and equipping of a railroad. This will take a practical and business route, starting from New York, passing through the northern states, south through the Pacific states, easterly through the southern and eastern states to the place of beginning. The plan will enable one to build a road as much superior to the standard road of today as this is better than the narrow guage of 25 years ago. It will be many times safer to travel on. It can be operated at a saving of 25% and will avoid more than 90% of the accidents occurring under the present conditions. The foundation is to be started by laying four rails instead of two, the inside pair to be set at standard guage, with the outside pair two and one half feet from the inside, thus widening the present track 5 feet. By doing this many great improvements can at once be added to the rolling stock. Take for example one of the best standard trucks used under the cars, having a flange on the inside of each wheel to keep it on the track. Here a broken rail ditches the train, a broken flange will derail it on a curve, a broken wheel or axel will cause a pile up. By building a truck for four rails eight wheels will be used, each pair having a short axel, these having a roller bearing on the outer ends of the axel and two bearings on the inside of each wheel; the hubs of each wheel to project four inches and be turned so that a safety bearing placed above it in the frame of the truck would immediately take up the load should an axel break. These side trucks should have an inside and outside flange, being so arranged that in case a broken rail was encountered, on either side, the wheel would not drop. The other flanges would keep the truck on the track. Thus with a broken flange, axel, or wheel, the train would run on smoothly until the defect was discovered by train inspectors. The rails would of course be lapped by so as to avoid low joints, caused mostly by the wobbling of top-heavy trains on a narrow track. By using good steel and more bearings, [and] roller bearings, can be introduced and a truck of the same weight as the standard would carry safely double the load, making a saving in hauling of more than 25%. These few simple advantages mean much to a modern railroad. There are many more concerning the safety and convenience of a passenger coach that could be put in operation on such a road. It is easy to build a road on paper. This has to be done first. But the actual building of such a road will require a vast sum of money. I will endeavor to show you a plan by which it can be obtained.2. A corporation could be formed with an authorized capital sufficient to build and equip the road, with authority to issue bonds to the amount of the stock. Let a small working model of the standard train of today, also one of this more modern type be made and set up in Washington. Then I should like to have you ask the members of Congress to come to the "Show". The train would be shown with some persons riding in it, running around dangerous curves, with defective trucks, such as broken axels, wheels and flanges, with broken rails in the track, and several of them removed. Then for comparison, operate the model of the standard train, on the inside pair of rails. By placing in it a truck with any one of the same defects as shown in the other train, it would wreck itself, and no person would care to ride in it. With your honest conviction that this would be far superior to any road of today, you could convince these people that such a road should be built. Then by explaining in Congress the plan to build it, ask it to allow an issue of notes, equal to fifty one percent of the stock of the corporation, by depositing with the government 51% of this stock, and 51% of the bonds, redeemable on or before 20 years. The government to have certain rights in the construction and operation of the road until the bonds are redeemed and the stock returned. This stock would not be voted, nor would it draw dividends while there; nor would the bonds draw more than a nominal interest, to cover the actual expense to the government. This method of handling the stocks and bonds appears to me to be fair and reasonable, and if any man living could get that proposition adopted you could. There are however, other methods by which it could be accomplished. The idea for placing the balance of the stock and bonds is to put it where the money can be gotten, not selling them; also so that but few of the bonds will draw interest, and but little of the stock get out of the control of the management or participate in dividends. This would make it possible to operate the read economically, and such money as is ordinarily used to pay interest and dividends could be placed in a sinking fund, or applied at once to redeeming the bonds. This could thus be done in fifteen years. In taking up the next proposition kindly bear with me until you get the real idea, and do not think it some visionary scheme to "get rich quick", as the first indications might lead one to think. The plan should include organizing a line of banks all along the line of railroad. One of the reasons is that they could be made to work in harmony, and operated in part by a system formed by a larger or controlling bank; this to be controlled by representatives of all the banks. Then the depositors in any of them would be guaranteed by all, and money could be furnished to any section where it was legitimately needed, so that any man with proper security could get money at a normal rate. The idea is to introduce into the banking system a safe and sane method, equal to all men.3. To do this will, of course, require cash and at first thought a large amount of it. There would be 49% of the stock and bonds of the R.R. still in the treasury, and since it is the idea not to sell any of the stock, I feel it would be justifiable to take 25% for personal property for the present for the plans and labor of promotion. By going to the cities in which it would be desirable to start a bank you could explain to the citizens about the Railroad and the forming of a bank with its intended system; ask them to subscribe for 49% of the capital stock of that bank, you to provide for the other 51% provided they agree to certain conditions, which you would make known to such subscribers before the actual organization was completed. Those conditions for them alone to know would be these: that the actual cash for the 51% of stock would be paid in on the understanding that such an amount could be borrowed by giving notes and equal amount of R.R. stock as security. It is not the intention to borrow one dollar of the money that the citizens put in the bank for stock, but only an amount that you have caused to be paid in. In being able to reborrow immediately this amount of cash the 51% of the bank stock can be obtained with the assitance of friends. In turn the money for the construction of the R.R. to be used in that vicinity and its funds after it is in operation should be deposited in these banks. The above proposition without injustice, if adopted would allow of a plan so that the same cash could be used over and over again. Then by having this 51% bank stock of each bank, it could be used to get the actual cash for which 51% of the large or controlling bank could be had. As President of the R.R. and at least the larger bank, you would be in a position to introduce many needed reforms both in railroading and banking. These banks could act as agents in selling 24% of the bonds for the R.R. There is still 25% of the bonds and stocks to be disposed of, for which I propose this plan. It lends direct assistance, but in turn gets justice, dollar for dollar, and in the end secures a great benefit which has not cost the benefactor one cent. The third proposition is to build and acadamize a public highway along the right of way of the R.R. This could be done within five years after the completion of said road, in such states as it passes through provided that the state would guarantee 25% of the company's bonds, redeemable on or before twenty years. The company could place as security 24% of its stock. I do not believe this part will be necessary but it can be done to facilitate the sale of the bonds. Further, it keeps the stock from being sold and enables the bonds to be redeemed by the company's own earnings; or, if necessary, by the floating of other bonds to redeem those so pledged. The highway can be built, and after a few states have fallen in line the others will quickly do so. Eventually each state would get the highway thus extending it around the United States. It could be built very 4. economically by the railroad with its grading machinery left after the completion of the railroad. In conclusion the idea is to acquire coal mines, oil wells and water powers, constructing power plants by them; the road can thus be operated very economically by electricity. The whole plan would produce a more modern railroad which can be operated at a saving of 25% or more. The greater part of the stocks and bonds being placed with the Government would not draw interest or dividends, while a greater portion of the net earnings should be used to redeem these bonds and retire them. The public would get a greater highway which will not have cost them a dollar. The earnings of the banks when paid in dividends on the stock that was acquired as mentioned, would pay the interest on the notes and a small dividend might be paid on the personal railroad stock that was given as security for these notes, which would retire them in a few years. Now when the stock and bonds are redeemed, or at least 51% of them the idea is to present it to the Government. These things are possible and the time is opportune, but to do it, will require you and your popularity with the people. When done, the Monument, though not in granite, will be more enduring. Will you assist me? Yours very sincerely, E. P. Moore[*[Enc in Moore 3-29-11]*]Hillside Avenue, Wollaston, Mass. March 29, 1911. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I wrote a Jellyville story, about a Fresh Air Kid that came out to us one summer. It really happened, nearly all of it. I wanted to show that it does'nt do comfortably brought up children any harm to associate with occasional waifs and strays. I think it rather does both sides a lot of good. I had one of the children tell the story because the children really did most of it, and "Maidie" thinks like this, even if she cannot write it all out. Forgive me for bothering you, but will you read it and tell me if my theory about the Open Door in Families is true, and if I have made a story about it worth using? With thanks for your sympathy, on which I have learned to count, Truly, Clara Cahill Park [*P.S. The widow with eight children lost one little boy. More than half of [L. P.] the whole fund is still left. L. P.*] Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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Recall of Judges, right to criticize courts, abolishment of old constructive contempt law are hot subjects for Roosevelt to touch upon in speeches in this state. Will you give Roosevelt full information on the situation here urging him to take progressive stand, on these and similar measures. Ballinger on his return declares against popular primary for election of senators. Senator Piles declares against recall initiative and referendum. This gives Roosevelt excellent opportunity to take a decided stand. John H. Perry, Seattle Star. 8pm [*[Raitt]*] The United Presbyterian Men's Movement Executive Council CHAIRMAN H. Walton Mitchel, Pittsburgh, Pa. RECORDING SECRETARY W. Wallace Miller, Ben Avon, Pa. TREASURER C. M. Gerwig Pittsburgh, Pa. J. J. Porter, Pittsburgh, Pa. Geo. M. Paden Pittsburgh, Pa. D. C. Willis Pittsburgh, Pa. Samuel Young Pittsburgh, Pa. Wm. L. Taylor Pittsburgh, Pa. D. J. Brown, Bellevue, Pa. A Men's League in Every Congregation A Men's Bible Class in Every League A Men's prayer Circle in Every Class Executive Council - continued John A. Crawford, Bellevue, Pa. Percy L. Craig, New Castle, Pa. W. G. Douthett, Butler, Pa. Hugh R. Moffet, Monmouth, Ill. A. O. Wilson, St. Louis, Mo. Judge McKenzie Cleland, Chicago, Ill. Joseph F. Tracy, Detroit, Mich. Hugh Kennedy Buffalo, N. Y. J. Campbell White New York, N. Y. W. P. McMaster Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa. GEORGE ERNEST RAITT GENERAL SECRETARY NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PUBLICATION BUILDING, 209 NINTH STRET PITTSBURGH, PA. BELL PHONE GRANT 3035 Official Organ THE MENS RECORD Monthly 25c per Year W. Wallace Miller Business Manager March Twenty-ninth 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: A National Convention of the Men's Movement of the United Presbyterian Church of North America will meet in Pittsburgh, May 22nd-24th, 1911. It is the unanimous desire of the Executive Council and Committee on Arrangements that you be invited to address the Convention Tuesday evening, May 23rd. The Committee desires me to say further that the sum of $200.00 will be given you for the purpose of defraying your expenses. Permit me to mention some reasons why we are extremely anxious that our invitation meet with your favorable consideration. It is confidently believed that this Convention will be the largest and most representative body of men in the history of our Church. The General Assembly immediately follows the Convention, meeting in Washington, Pa., so that our Convention will include almost all of the commissioners to the Assembly. We expect more than 1000 accredited delegates. The men of our Church are most kindly disposed toward you, not only because of the principles which govern your public policies, but also because of your interest in our Mission work in Egypt and the Sudan last year and your very generous commendation of that work. -2- The leaders of our Church are planning for a great forward movement in our work in Egypt, especially along educational lines. Opportunities, which were not even dreamed of five years ago, have come to our Church. Doors have been opened, which simply must be entered. Your presence at the Convention and endorsement of our Mission work in Egypt will be of incalculable benefit in giving to our Church a vision of her unprecedented opportunities in that land. If you find it convenient to accept our invitation, we will hold the meeting in the beautiful, new Soldiers Memorial Hall, seating about three thousand persons, and we can guarantee a crowded house. You will address not merely the large audience, which the Hall will accommodate, but indirectly your message will reach the whole city of Pittsburgh, as well as the entire United Presbyterian Church. If there is any other condition we have neglected to mention, and which, if fulfilled, would secure your presence, we shall gladly comply with it. We regret that your absence in the West renders it impossible to present this invitation in person, but we confidently hope and pray that the way may be opened for you to render us and the Kingdom of Christ this valued service. Anxiously awaiting your reply, I am, Respectfully yours, G. Ernest Raitt General Secretary on behalf o Executive Council and Committee on Arrangements.Ella S. Stewart Pres. Ill. Equal Suffrage Assn. Grace Wilbur Trout (Mrs.) Pres. Chicago Political Equality League. [*[Rastall]*] 1030 Sheridan Road March 29, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Reno, Nevada. Honored Sir: There is pending in the Illinois Legislature a bill granting to the women of the state the right to participate in government so far as the Legislature has the power to grant that right under the present constitution. The bill has passed the Senate by a vote of 31 to 10, but an amendment has been attached providing that before it becomes effective in any political division of the state the voters in such division must by vote approve it.Should it pass the House of Representatives in this form a very extensive and expensive campaign will be thrust upon the women of the state. The daily press reported that during the time of your recent visit to this city you publicly expressed approval of the participation in government of all citizens, regardless of sex. This leads us to say that if you can find it convenient to remain in Chicago on your return from the Pacific coats and deliver an address favoring our cause we will try to express in deeds our appreciation of your kindness. Please wire reply to Mrs. F.H. Rastall, 1346 West 64th Street. Signed: Fanny H. Rastall, Chairman Woman Suffrage Party of Ill. Nellie Johnson OConnor Pres/Chicago Woman's Club. (Mrs) Mary H. Wilmarth President of Woman's City Club of Chicago (Mrs.) Margarit Dreier Robins Pres. National Women's Trade Union League May V. Brown President of the League of Cook County Club (78 clubs comprising eighteen thousand women.) Frances Squire Potter - Chairman Literature Committee. General Federation - National Lecturer, Woman's Trade Union League. (over)San. Francisco. Mar. 29th 1911. To Hon'. Theodore. Roosevelt. Most Favored Citizen Of American Nation. Dear Sir; Kindly accept these few lines, as a token of appreciation, For services rendered; while Helmsman, on The Ship of Nation's destiny; and may they Inspire you on, to Noble Deeds, of preservation; in Behalf of All. Sincerely Yours. Aged and Infirm. Relief Home. San Francisco. California per. W. J. M.[*[FOR ENCL SEE 3-29-11]*][*[3-29-11]*] Composed By W.J.M. Relief Home San Francisco Cal. California Gloria 1st Verse Hail Hail California; Idyllic of Beauty; The Infinite Light, is throughout the Land; Your Sons and Daughters, must do their duty; and tender Love, with Heart and Hand. The Symbol politic, Is the Grizzly Bear; That will meet its Fate, In strenuous Test; Their Banners you Float, with Children Fair; Expresses Devotion; In The Golden West. Chorus California Fair Sons and Daughters; Of Infinite Love; In Mystic Tie; with The Golden West; Where their Souls they glide; Like a Gentle Dove; Throughout the Land; They Love the Best.2. California meets; with the Broad Pacific; On the Beautiful shores, of The Golden West; Where the Land and Water, are Both prolific; To soothe The Heart, In a throbbing Breast. The Hills and Valleys; Mountain and Lake; and seething Mineral, In Rivulets and Flow; The scene of Grandeur, For conscience sake; Will make you Happy; Where ever You go. 3. Her Birds and Flora, are exquisitely Grand; With Harmony sweet, and Fragrance Quintessence; The Grains and Fruits, Throughout the Land; are all derived; From Spiritual essence. Our Honor sustains, Life's prolongation; and Wins for you, On the Crucial test; The same as Sons, Throughout Our Nation; whom Implanted Glory, In The Golden West.4. Hail Native Sons and Daughters, of The Golden West; May your Hearts Be Filled, with Infinite Love; And Win the Hearts, that Go in Quest; Of Nature's Blossoms, From Heaven above. The Old Pioneers, were as True as steel; And ventured Forth, to This distant shore; To Help their Neighbors, In Commonweal; And Help chisel your Fame, Forever more. A Floral Emblem. Grand is California's Poppy; with its Golden Hue; When Emblazoned with crystals, of Unknown height; It Fairly Glitters, with Morn's Heavenly Dew; When Sun streaks the Field, with Infinite Light. W.J.M.[*[ENCL IN RELIEF 3-29-11]*][*[3-29-11]*] RIDGEWOOD HARRIMAN, TENNESSEE Col. Roosevelt, Sir: This cutting is from the Nashville Tennessean, March 28th, 1911. It would seem a suitable case for National Aid. Respectfully, Martha (John A.) Rockwell. March twenty ninth.Roosevelt & Son, P. O. Box 1222 CABLE ADDRESS, ROOSEVELT 33 Wall Street, New York. March 29th, 1911. Dear Sir:- There will be a regular meeting of the Directors of the Broadway Improvement Company at this office on Wednesday, April 12th, at 11 o'clock A. M. Please be present. Yours Truly, George Emlen Roosevelt Secretary. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.[*[Joseph Schofer]*] 588 E. 13th St., Eugene, Oregon, March 29 - 1911 Mr. Frank Harper, San Francisco, Calif. My Dear Sir: In reply to your esteemed favor of March 27, permit me to say that the statement enclosed herewith will, I think, answer the questions Mr. Roosevelt had in mind. I give data for only the last referendum vote, of June 1, 1908, which figures in University circles as the historic referendum. The Legislative Assembly in the session of Jan. - February, 1907, had passed a bill appropriating to the use of the University, for maintenance and betterments, the sum of $125,000 perannum as its permanent support. A referendum petition was started among the farmers in portions of the Willamette Valley and the requisite 5% of the voters signed the petition. This prevented the University from benefiting [from] by the appropriation until after the general election in June, 1908, though increased funds were sadly needed at the time the bill passed the Legislature. The figures show that a pretty full vote was had on the question, and that the bill was saved by the heavy majority cast in its favor in the city of Portland (Multnomah county). The Ex-president will be warmly greeted in Eugene. All are enthusiastic at the prospect of seeing and hearing him. Sincerely Yours Joseph Schafer Professor of History, Univ of Oregon Note: Our President is Mr. P. L. Campbell. I have been writing at his instance. J.S.[*[FOR ENCL SEE 3-29-11]*]Official count of vote on University appropriations Bill, general election: June 1, 1908. From the Morning Oregonian of June 25, 1908 No. 314. Yes. 44,115 " 315. No. 40,535 Total. 84,650 Vote on United States Senator, same election Morning Oregonian, June 8, 1908, Unofficial Coke - Rep 49,783 Chamberlain Dem 51,729 Total 101,512 Vote on University Bill in the County of Multnomah (containing the City of Portland) No. 314. Yes. 15,453 No. 315. No. 5,973 [*[Joseph Schafer]*][*[ENCL IN SCHAFER 3-29-11]*]Office of Special Inspector R. Bremner Smith, M.D. 964 Market St. Army and Navy Union of the United States of America San Francisco, Cal. March 29th 11 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Comrade: I trust you will pardon this intrusion upon your valuable time; but as I have been unable to obtain an interview I know of no other way of reaching you than this (except phone which is unsatisfactory to say the least). I wish to thank you for your speech before the Commonwealth Club Monday evening. I read it before Rivalee Tuesday and enjoyed it immensely. I think it a vote winner from the Union Labor mans point of view! I tried to hear you in the Greek Theatre yesterday afternoon but it was impossible from the edge of the crowd. I just caught the remarks about a man's ideals. Of course I will get it all before "First Call for Trumpeters". If Ben. Wheeler did not set down on those Poppies I know you would appreciate a slight token from a Trooper of K Troop 7th US Cav. my old command in '76 Trusting to meet you this evening at the Spanish Americans Banquet this evening I remain Very respectfully Your obed servt R. Bremner Smith MD[*[3-29-11]*] DR. WILLIAM SHANNON, 130 WEST 81ST STREET. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Office of the Outlook Dear Sir: Members of our Pediatric Section of the New York Academy of Medicine have been informed that you have lately reveiwed the Tenement Condition in New York with Mr Riis, and that your article, upon this important subject, is soon to appear in The Outlook. Many of our Profession have been much interested in the "open stairs" type of the Vanderbilt Tenements on 77th St & Avenue A, and another similar group - "The John Jay Dwellings"- directly accross the street. This type of building , so free from the usual opportunity of infection, secures for the occupants the greatest amount of pure fresh air so essential to their well being. It is our hope that, by means of our support, this type of tenament may be more generally introduced. Mr Riis has visited these buildings and was pleased with the "open stair" feature. As chairman of our section, it is a pleasure to extend to you an Invitation to be at our conference April 13th at 8.30 P.M Trusting we may have the honor of your presence. Yours truly William Shannon M.D. March 29th 1911.[*[Smith]*] [[shorthand]] [*B*] Gaffney, S.C. March 29, 1911 Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt- Dear Madam I find in a book of mine, your genealogy back to the famous Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758), taking in the heads of the line, will it comes to you as this is a day of reckoning, tho't you would like to have it if you will give meyour correct address. I'll send it, as I do not want to risk it being lost - as I am risking this letter. Hoping to hear from you I am Resp - Mrs. Wm. H. Smith[*[Stafford]*] [[shorthand]] Eugene, Oregon March 29, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir: In view of your proposed journey through this state you doubtless will be interested in getting first-hand information regarding some of our novel political institutions. As a contribution I am sending you herewith an official specimen ballot from our last general election. You may see for yourself how freely the initiative is in use. In general the people have decided wisely upon measures submitted in this manner. With a trifling exception or two the sole use of the referendum has been to hold up the appropriations made by the legislature for the State University. This institution has always had meager support. The value of its entire plant is not now over half a million, much of which is represented by the"unearned increment" of the campus site. The legislature responds to the need of the school for adequate buildings and equipment, but its appropriation bills are referred. So far the people have allowed the bills at the elections, but since this means a delay of nearly two years, it is a hardship upon the institution. The referendum is always called in this case by a sectional clique. The last time it was by people in a section of the state early settled by pioneers from the South who are out of sympathy with the idea of higher education with state aid. The referendum movement now under way is being promoted by a faction of the county in which the University is located. It is in admitted retaliation uponthe citizens of Eugene, where the University is located, for the defeat of a county division scheme in which the faction mentioned is interested. The referendum petitions are frequently circulated by men who receive usually ten cents per name for each name secured. This method makes it possible for any interest to refer, and so hold up, any measure, for the busy man usually signs the petition to get rid of the man who fastens himself on for the purpose. The present constitutional provision provides for only five per cent of the electorate upon such petitions. It is believed that a sufficient remedy for this condition would be a law making it corrupt practice to circulate petitions of this nature for pay. Better still would be a provision whereby those signing would need go personally to say the officer in charge of the registration of voters and in his presence place the signature upon the petition. I trust that these matters may be of some interest to you. Very truly yours, O. F. Staffordadmirers. If it is not presumptuous to beg of you a few moments during your visit if you will let me know if you will come and when, an automobile will call for you. It would give me pleasure to meet Mrs. Roosevelt and the other members of your family, but that is possibly asking too much. Believe me Very sincerely your friend Jane Adaline Swezy Wednesday March 29th 1911. 2725 Pacific Avenue. [*[Sweezy 3-29-11]*] My dear Colonel Roosevelt, Pardon a few lines, and a request from an old admirer of yours. You know well your beloved place in the hearts of our American people and that you are constantly in their thoughts, but you did not know that on every 27th of October, far out in California I was celebrating with you a birthday and that for many years your health has been proposed and kindest thoughts have been extended to you as we gathered at my birthday dinner I was born October 27th, 1825 in the good old state of New York: have had the great happiness to have lived eighty-five years. On account of my age, it is impossible for me to go forth to see and hear you. It would give me the greatest pleasure to grasp you by the hand, gaze in your eyes, and wish you the joy of living as many or more years, than I have been blessed in doing. Is it asking of you too great a favor, to be our guest in our home for a few moments of any hour of any day that would suit your pleasure and convenience; my home is with my Grand daughter, Mrs. Frank W. Johnson 2725 Pacific Avenue, just nine blocks from your son's home My husband was one of the pioneer men of California, enjoying, after the gold excitement, a law partnership with the late Chief Justice Stephen J. Field My home was in the interior of California for many years, but as I said am now living with my granddaughter. In our home we have four generations of girls, a rare thing in our "Golden West," We have a dear little boy in the fourth generation who is one of your most ardentF 841 (12-10-100M pads of 100) [*#2580*] [*[3-29-11]*] THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY NIGHT LETTER [*THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM*] [*THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM*] [*75 Pd- Night Letter & 5- extra*] The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company transmits and delivers this night letter subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. RECEIVED AT (WHERE ANY REPLY SHOULD BE SENT) Petaluma Mar 29th Rec 30th- 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt 1942 Pacific Ave. Dear Sir & Brother A Lodge of the Loyal order of Moose will be instituted in Petaluma Sunday afternoon April 9th 1911. If you can possibly accept our invitation to be present on that day to participate in ceremony we will consider it an honor. Your's in P.A. and P. the members of the Catalina Lodge #475 Loyal Order of Moose. William Talmadge 109 Kentucky Street[*[Theall]*] Countryman Building, 915 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, March 29, 1911. Col. Theodore Rosevelt, San Francisco, Cala., Dear Sir:- As my father and brothers were Democrats I believed - in my childhood - that the Democrats were all honest and the Republicans all dishonest, but before I had lived twenty years I found it was six of one and half a dozen of the other, - so I became independent in my political views and have remained so ever since. It is party fealty that has cursed our country and brought us to our present unbearable, deplorable condition. I heard your lecture last evening and endorsed all you said; but to save the Country more radical measures must be used. The vast number of good, honest, self respecting, sobermen, who from no fault of their own - cannot get employment - is appalling. The wholesale public thieving that has been fostered, nurished and fed since our Civil War - by the large majority of our Statemen is beyound the understanding of an ordinary human being. Before the earthquake of 1906 I though I knew a great deal about the financial condition of the wage earners, but from having, by the calamity, - lost all I had on earth but the clothes on my back- I had to seek the cheapest room I could find as my income was (My late husband was First Lieutenant in the war with Mexico.) the munificent Mexican war pension of eight dollars a month. By Special Act in 1906 - after the earthquake - my pension was increased to twelve -dollars a month. In 1908 the pensions of all the officers and soldiers were raised to $12.50. I understand the Mexican is the only war in which the officers do not receive a higher rate than the soldiers. From the very cheap room I occupied I, from defective pipes, was badly asphyxiated with gas, and have been since in such poor health combined with my advanced age of sixty-eight years I am unable to work for my living, so I applied for an increase in my pension with letters of endorsement From Archbishop Riordan, Bishop Nichols, (Episcopalian) Rev. William Rader, (Presbyterian) Chief Justice Beatty, Superior Judges Coffey, Cabiness, and others who have known me continuously from fifteen to forty-five years in the charitable and public work I was always engaged in without compensation and at my own expense. I tell you these things - not that I want you to do anything for me personally but for justice and right to humanity to become a Christ Socialist. The good you can then do for the world will be unlimited. I have been working for the election of Mr. Wilson for Mayor of Berkeley with the voters of Berkeley who do business on this side of the bay, and tomorrow I will go to work all day in Berkeley for him. I am praying that before many moons roll over your head you will become an ardent Socialist. I believe my praters will be favorably answered. A lady from Albany was living with me during the session of the New York Legislature. She daily got the paper from Albany to be kept posted in the society news and I devoured the Legislative news. I noticed a member of your name invariable voted, on the different measures as I would have voted had I the opportunity. That was the way I gained my insight into your character and have followed in your wake ever since. I am not a typist but since I was asphyxiated with gas and a few months later poisoned with Carbolic acid I cannot write distinctly with a pen, and for the convenience of my reader I type my letters. Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity, I am respectfully yours, (Mrs.) Susan M. Theall.[3-29-11] MRS. HOWARD VAN SINDEREN requests the pleasure of your company at a meeting of the INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SCHOOL FARM LEAGUE at the COLONY CLUB 120 Madison Avenue Wednesday, March 29th at Four o'clock Speakers DR. JOHN WINTERS BRANNAN President of Bellevue and Allied Hospitals "The Value of Children's Gardens in the Battle Against Disease" MR. HENRY GRISCOM PARSONS Secretary of the League and Director of the Department of School Gardens for the Training of Teachers, New York University "How the League is Developing the Children's Garden Movement Along the Lines of Pleasure, Health and Education." Illustrated with Slides. MRS. HENRY PARSONS President of the League and Founder of the First Children's School Farm in New York City, will preside. GYMNASIUM. Please present this card at the GUESTS' ENTRANCE.Calveras Big Tree Grove Hotel JOB WHITESIDE, PROPRIETOR [*[Whiteside]*] Big Trees, Calaveras County, Cal. March 29 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco Cal My Dear Col Roosevelt Seeing by the S. F. Paper you are in California I would like very much if you can take time and come up and see the Calaveras Big Trees I know you wont regret the trip up hear it is only 1 day from San Francisco Jest now we got some snow but I got lots of snow shoes to travel around on and the grand sights you will see here in the tall tree last week a Michell Auto came within 1/2 mile of the treesand the snow is going now very fast and may be in a week or so the road will be clear to the Trees. I will have plenty of room for all of your partie. hoping you will come I am Yours Truly Job Whiteside Big Tree Calaveras Co California P.S. Under seprate cover I am sending you a few Postal cards of the Calavera Big TreesA. S. WOODBURY, PRES. AND TREAS. C. M. WOODBURY, V-PRES. CHAS. F. EHLERS, SEC'Y AND MGR. ESTABLISHED 1846 INCORPORATED 1903 WOODBURY DRUG COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGS, SUNDRIES, GLASS, PAINTS AND TRUSSES PHYSICIANS' AND PHOTOGRAPHERS' SUPPLIES 14 WEST MAIN STREET DANVILLE, ILL. 3/29/1911. [*8.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. My Dear Sir: Under separate cover I send you Abraham Lincoln's (our revered president of the past) speech at Gettysburg, printed from steel plate on imported Irish hand woven linen, Mr. Lincoln's letter (that is a fac similie) to Mrs. Bixby of Boston and a booklet history of this store, of which Mr. Lincoln was undoubtedly my father's most famous patron. I hope you will enjoy these souvenirs which I and my brother A.G. have gathered from different sources. I have duplicates of them. My above named brother is the author of the book. It represents a small part of his work for several years in arranging a voluminous correspondence of my grand father's, Amos Williams, who was circuit clerk, postmaster, probate judge &c for many years. 1827 to 1857. Mr. Jas. White of Chicago designed the plan of the Lincoln speech mounting & making from steel plate and importing the linen as a result of trips to the Irish peasant district of linen weavers. The fac-similie letters were distributed by a firm when I attended the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth at the banquet in his honor, or rather his memory's at Springfield, Ills two years ago. I know you would be interested in things about Lincoln, as the papers stated you expressed great pleasure, when a huge inkstand made from some of Lincoln's SpringfieldA. S. WOODBURY, PRES. AND TREAS. C. M. WOODBURY, V-PRES. CHAS. F. EHLERS, SEC'Y AND MGR. ESTABLISHED 1846 INCORPORATED 1903 WOODBURY DRUG COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGS, SUNDRIES, GLASS, PAINTS AND TRUSSES PHYSICIANS' AND PHOTOGRAPHERS' SUPPLIES 14 WEST MAIN STREET DANVILLE, ILL. house, was presented you by the Hamilton Club of Chicago, when you spoke there some months ago, if I remember rightly. I had the pleasure of hearing you speak here some 8 to ten years ago and again a few months ago. I enjoyed a trip to Washington, Mt. Vernon & New York City last summer. A letter from our fellow townsman, Hon. Jos. G. Cannon, enabled me to see some of the most desirable places in Washington, not open to the general public. Trusting the souvenirs will give you some pleasure and wishing you continued good health. I remain Yours Very Respectfully, and Sincerely, Chas. M. Woodbury P.S. There is an ox-yoke made by Mr Lincoln (and put in a case from flooring of his Springfield home) in library rotunda of Champaign University, Ills., 33 mi. West of here. I take great pleasure and interest in looking at it, two or three times a year. Mr. Lincoln ate dinner several times with my beloved mother father & grandfather, when practicing law here. The building his office was in burned down last year. I thank you for your time to read this as I know you must be very busy. W.[* File *] DEAR SIR:- You are hereby notified that the full exchange of privileges between the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club and the New York Club shall have been terminated as of April 1st, 1911. BOARD OF TRUSTEES S.C.Y.C. per Secretary.[*[3-29-11]*] [*[Enc in Brandenrburg 4-3-11]*] [*Littel Teodore Roosevelt Brandenburgs*] August Brandenburg. — Freunden und Bekannten die traurige Nachricht, dass unser vielgeliebter Vater und, Schwiegervater, August Brandenburg, am Freitag, den 31. März, um 4 Uhr nachmittags, im Alter von 84 Jahren, 8 Monaten und 3 Tagen, nach längerem Leiden sanft entschlafen ist. Die Beerdigung findet am Sonntag, den 2. April, um 4 Uhr nachmittags vom Trauerhause, No. 1156 - St[?] Straße, aus nach dem Wandr[?] Rest-Friedhofe statt. Um stilles Beileid bitten die trauernden Hinterbliebenen. August, Carl, John, William, Hermann, Henry und, Ferdinand Brandenburg, Söhne; Wilhelmine Siegel, Tochter; Benjamin Siegel, Schwiegersohn; Martha, Caroline, Ana, Minna, Friederica und Auguste Brandenburg, Schwiegertöchter; nebst Enkeln und Verwandten. in nüchterner Erwägung der Tatsachen, mit denen zu rechnen ist, müssen Schiedsverträge geschlossen werden, die dann aber auch von ungeheurem Wert für die Erhaltung des Friedens sind. Nur kann dabei nicht mit der Abrüstung der Anfang gemacht werden. Erst muß das internationale Recht paragraphiert, eine rechtliche Bindung geschaffen werden ehe an eine Einschränkung der Rüstungen ge- [*Grand.Pa. my father in Law*][*E Brainerd*] Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 1461 Polk St. near Calif. - Tel. Sutter 4321. 20 SF AN 22. 2 Ex, Seattle WN Mar 30, 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt, "Or Forward" Sanfran, Cal. Mr. Chapin is a large owner in and general manager of post intelligencer co and Married John L. Wilsons Daughter. Erastus, Brainerd 1145 AmForm No. 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 1461 Polk St. near Calif. - Tel. Sutter 4321. 22 SF AN 34. 2 EX, Seattle WA Mar. 30, 1911, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, "Or Forward" Sanfran Cal. Mr. W.W. Chapin desires me to place his house at your service while you are in Seattle and to express his appreciation if you find it agreeable to be his guest. Erastus Brainerd. 1150 AmCaptain Henry Lomb Camp [?] No. 100 Rochester, N.Y. Mar. 30th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- The 21st of April will be the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Muster Roll of the Thirteenth Regiment---the first regiment of Civil War Volunteers raised in Rochester. This regiment left for the front May 3, 1861, and passed through Baltimore two weeks after the 6th Massachusetts was attacked by the mob. The late Capt. Henry Lomb (of the Bausch & Lomb Co.) was one of the first recruits. Capt. Henry Lomb Camp No. 100, Sons of Veterans, which is named for him, is to give a dinner, on Thursday, the 25th of April, to the survivors, some 35 to 50 of whom will be in Rochester to celebrate their "jubilee". Ambassador David J. Hill, Pres. Rush Rhees, of the University of Rochester, Dr. Hanna, of St. Bernard's (Catholic) Seminary, and others are expected to speak. As far as I know, this will be the first celebration of its kind. We do not presume to hope that your official duties will allow you to accept an invitation to be present. I assume, however, that the historic interest attaching to the occasion will suggest the propriety of this request for a personal message from you to these veterans. May I not be permitted to read a letter from you, on this occasion? I believe you will feel repaid by the appreciation of these men of such a courtesy, and personally, and as Commander of this camp, I will be under great obligations for such a letter. Yours very respectfully, John S. Briggs Commander 1239 Granite Bldg.Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT Pine & Montgomery Sts. Tel. Sutter 4321 D7. NY. NL. 61, N. L. [*2440*] Cp., New York, March 30, 1911 Hon. Theo Roosevelt, Care Theo Roosevelt, Jr., 770 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif. Will you kindly reconsider my invitation. As the American Perfumers are relying so extensively on raw materials produced in other countries. Anything you are kind enough to say to them would be greatly appreciated. Would be very pleased to send for you in fact make any arrangements possible for your comfort. Did you receive friend O'Laughlin's letter. Kindly telegraph reply collect. B.T. Bush. 11:10 p.San Francisco Calif. March 30th 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. 1942 Pacific Ave., City Dear Colonel & Comrade: Since I have had the pleasure of meeting and clasping your hand as a brother comrade of Spanish War Veterans; I am taking the liberity of addressing you, and asking a favor which I know will be appreciated more than any present I could send as a Easter Greeting.Please address the enclosed cards with your autograph to my dear Father and Mother. Mr. John J. Cleland Mrs. H.S. Cleland Yreka Siskiyou Co. Calif. My father will be 87 and dear mother 79 next September. After we returned from Manila, I went home on a visit, when I meet father I kissed him. This is what he said, Here, here, my boy, from all accounts you have done enough of that. Sincerely yours Comrade F. S. Cleland 230 - 27th Ave. City. My Motto: "I live for those that love me, and those that I love, too: For the task that God assigned me and the good that I can do."Law Offices Zach Lamar Cobb Caples Building El Paso, Texas March 30th, 1911. Hone. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "Outlook", New York City. Dear Sir:--- I am enclosing the El Paso Herald report of the joint meeting of the Board of Directors of the two Water Users' Associations of the Rio Grande project, held at El Paso on the 25th inst., at which we fought over a scheme, whereby parties, under the guise of organizing the Water Users into a power company, desired to obtain a 50 year lease on the power of our project. The more one studies the scheme, the more vicious it appears. A power corporation of $155,000 capital stock would control water power worth millions of dollars. Between now and the time that the power is actually developed, while there would be no tangible value to the assets of the corporation, this stock would be bought up at about par value, or, under the scheme to mortgage the power for the purpose of building a railroad of doubtful value, upon the first default in payment of the interest charges, the mortgage securing the bonds could be foreclosed and the lease right to the power gathered in. Any way that you look at it, it is a scheme whereby the power of this project could be grabbed by speculators. So far we have won, but I am afraid the scheme will bob up again unless the law is corrected. The simplest method to save the integrity of Reclamation projects, and to preclude speculative power companies, would be to so amend the law as to provide that the Secretary of Interior could only lease power to actual users. For instance, an electric railroad might lease the power to operate its line, but an electric railroad company should not be permitted to lease additional power for the speculative purpose of sub-leasing a portion of the power to some other manufacturing enterprise, or of sub-leasing power to parties who desire to pump water upon irrigable lands. The amendment which I suggest would eliminate the possibility of a parasite power corporation, and would insure the proper use of the power so that the users of the same could obtain it at a reasonable charge, and so that the entire project for the same would go to the owners of the project. I wish to express to you my appreciation of you speech at Las Cruces. The people of this community owe you a new debt of gratitude. Yours truly, Z. L. Cobb C.P.[For 1 enc. see El Paso Herald 3-27-11]Wm. Filene's Sons Company Boston Office of President March 30, 1911. [*12*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The "Outlook," New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt,- I wonder if by any chance you could be interested in a tour by leading business men of this country to a number of cities of Europe, which is being planned for this summer. If in any way you could arrange to go, you would render an almost inestimable service, because you would help in the carrying out of the purpose of this tour, which should be of great benefit to the entire country. The first of these purposes is to get before the country, the great advances in the housing of the working population, city planning, the development of labor, time- and money-saving devices, laying out and planning the docks, terminals and harbor developments, parks, playgrounds, vocational training and the many others things for the conservation of human life and happiness, which the best European experience has developed. All these things have been much written about in America, but if a group of a hundred notable business men and publicists make observation of them, and if, as now planned the newspapers, "Everybody's" Magazine and perhaps other magazines, send their representatives along, it will come before our people far and wide in this country with a "practical business" backing which will command attention, thought and action. It is also hoped through this tour to create a National Chamber of Commerce which will be representative of the business interests of all sections, and which, by its deliberationsColonel Theodore Roosevelt Page 2 -- will compel a balancing of interests, and do much to replace sectional business desires and actions with a point of view which will take in the interests of the country as a whole, and remove in the future from national politics at least some of the sectional business pressure which has been so harmful in national legislation in the past. We expect to get the National Chamber of Commerce as a result of this tour, because a part of the object of this journey is to attend the International Chamber of Commerce in Brussels, and make arrangements for the meeting of that body in Boston in 1912. As you know, this International Chamber is composed of the Chambers of Commerce and business organizations of all the principal industrial nations of the world, and is attended by the most representative business men and government representatives. It ought to be received in America by a national Chamber of Commerce, instead of the Boston Chamber of Commerce alone, and this view is agreed to by leading members of such important bodies as the Chicago Association of Commerce, the Detroit Board of Trade, etc., who, we confidently expect, will send delegations. This will make the tour not a tour of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, but of the principal Chambers of Commerce of this country. It is only because of the very great possibilities for some of those ideals which you have most in mind, which are involved in this tour, that I am asking you if it is not possible for you to become a participant and leader in this pilgrimage for the common good. I am enclosing a pamphlet about the tour, and if you can be interested, I should like to have an opportunity of talking it over with you. Perhaps you can arrange in the near future the meeting we talked of before you left on your western trip. I am, Yours very sincerely, Edward A. Filene G/BBattle Creek Michigan 20 Mar 1911 Theodore Roosevelt I am sending this essay to you on account of your known interest in the subject. If the proposition is old or bad destroy the mss. and forget it. Otherwise it is worth consideration. It is a stray idea entirely out of my line, and I am not prepared for examination. therefore consider my name strictly confidential. If need be you can say it is from a friend of yours, which is politically true. Geo. B. Grant.Mar 30 1911 Submaternity. A proposition intended to diminish race suicide. Perhaps new, perhaps reasonable, perhaps neither. One of the causes of race suicide is the peril of death in child bearing. The dread of this common death prevents marriage and encourages abortion, and one narrow escape ensures a one-child or a no-child family. It is the peculiar peril of the educated, well to do, sedentary, corseted woman. The woman who works, who lives and dresses naturally, has little to fear. It takes thousands, in infancy and in the prime of life. and no bereavement leaves such a bitter trail of sorrow. "And there lies my wife, The joy of my life. . And the child in the grave with its mother" Old song2 Reproduction. The fishes eject their ova and spermatozoa into the water and leave them to meet by chance, or by the natural impulse, instinct, or lust by which they move towards each other as if alive. The young fish is hatched by the heat of the sun and it shifts for itself from the first. The adult has no affection for its young, except as food The same process is repeated by the birds with variations as to details. The lust of the spermatozoa for the ovum affects the male and the meeting takes place in the body of the female. The eggs are laid unhatched and the mother has an instinct of affection that causes her to hatch them by the heat of her body, and she teaches the chicks and protects them until they are able to take care of themselves.3 The mammal uses essentially the same process but the fertilized egg is hatched in a natural nest or wombs in the body of the mother and she provides food for the young before and for a time after birth. Whether of the fish the bird or the mammal -- or of any living vegetable or animal organism the spermatazoan for the male and the ovum for the female transmits the specific and personal characters of the parent and the moment the two meet they combine in a complete and independent individual that is not new but is a combination of parts of the old organisms It is but a continuation of the bodies of the parents and it needs only the normal conditions of heat, food and protection to run the whole apparent cycle of life to develope, mature, reproduce, degenerate, and die.4 The production of the ovum is a wholly natural act that cannot be controlled, but all subsequent parts of the process can be regulated by design. Even the fertilization of the ovum by the spermatazoan is a laboratory operation. The young may be fed, protected and reared without the assistance of the mother, man needs only the primitive agents of the fish , or the fertilized egg of the bird to rear the young in perfect condition. and in cases of premature birth the partly developed human child may be cared for in an incubator. The danger does not result from the development of the fetus in the womb, but occasionally from its development in the passages that lead to it, and mostly in the difficulties of artificial delivery at birth.5 The Submother. The true-mother is no more compelled by nature to bear her own child than she is compelled to suckle it at her own breast. The newly fertilized egg may be removed and delivered to a submother to be borne, and the child will be in every way the child of the true father and mother. The submother is quite as natural and reasonable as the wet nurse, and , if carefully selected, and protected while the foetus is developing, there is small danger of death or injury to herself or to her charge. The young and healthy working woman can earn her living as a submother quite as easily and respectably as she can as a mill operative or a saleswoman, and the woman of means and fashion can avoid confinement and danger as6 a matter of business. Grim death out of sight the average family will be larger and race suicide diminished where it is now most prevalent, among the educated and wealthy. But [physiology] theory and comparative physiology will not prove the proposition. Is it worth trying as a practical experiment?7 Perhaps it is pushing theory too far to [claim] suggest that the sub-mother need not be of the same genus as the true-mother, that a cow can bear a sheep or a human child. But why not? The milk of the cow can be substituted for that of the human mother, and the general conditions are the same. The suggestion is repulsive. The whole subject of reproduction is repulsive, not fit for general conversation or public discussion. It would be less dangerous if it were more generally understood. [*[George B. Grant]*][Enc. in Grant 3-30-11]Monterey Cal March 30- 1911 Col. Roosevelt. Gentlemen - I take the pleasure in writing to you saying that before you leave California, you should visit the old Capitol of Calif. Monterey, with all its historic places, and beautiful scenery. Our harbor will be one of the best after we get the breakwater. Respectfully, C. Hansen.L. Hartman, President J. C. Hartman, Secretary The White House A MODERN DEPARTMENT STORE S. HARTMAN & SON, INC. Telephone Main 901 "Walk Over' Shoes For Men and Women Mail Orders Promptly Attended 452-456 Main Street 542-546 Canal Street Merced, Cal. March 30, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Honored Sir:-- You are the best and most known man of the present time, and because of that I feel no timidity or restraint to address you; yea, your noble character, and your great love for humanity, righteousness and justice encourages me to do so, because if is behalf of humanity, my oppressed, downtrodden and sorely distressed co-religionists, the Jews of Russia -- History is replete with the persecutions, sufferings, and afflictions of all kinds that the Jews had to stand, through all ages, but God be blessed, the progress of modern times sheds light all over the world, and dispells the gloom and blackness of the dark ages -- The modern Jew enjoys full rights and equal justice like his fellow man; and while yet with some restraint in some parts of Europe, outside of Russia and Romania, but in these God's Blessed United States, we Jews stand as equal citizens alongside our fellow men -- Alas! It is still oppression and persecution for the Th. R. -2- Jews in Russia and Romania, especially in the former country, whose inhabitants include over five million Jews, about half of the present Jewish population. While the Jews in Russia fulfill their duties same as the other subjects, yet they are not alone deprived of their rights, to which divine law entitles every human being, but they are treated in the most inhuman and outrageous manner, that is heart-rending to hear, and it awakens the deepest sorrow and heartfelt sympathy to know of the horrible and sad condition of these relentlessly hounded people -- We Jews who are enjoying our rightful freedom are unable to do anything for our oppressed co-religionists, but we lived in hopes, that in this progressive country the light of redemption will also dawn soon for them -- To our deep sorrow, however, succor and relief seem as far out of sight as ever in the past. -- My dear Sir: I have read much about you, and with great avidity many of your lectures and talks, and I look upon you fully what you are: i.e. the ideal noble man, honesty, truthfulness, righteousness personified; a defender of justice in the broadest sense, and in a like manner a freely outspoken defender of injustice and wrongs -- I truly believe that the world has grown better since it got to know you -- God said of Abrams: "and thou shalt be a blessing," also, "and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" All this is being verified in you now. Pray, believe me Sir (a septuagenarian) this is no flattery, but the honest utterances of a conscientious heart --Th. R. 3 - Your lecture on the bible of last Sunday aroused the feeling in me to address this to you - I am unable to use adequate words and suitable expressions, but I feel these are not needed for your feelings -- I beg of you, and beseech you in my plain but manly words, to interest yourself in behalf of these deeply afflicted people. The voice of Theodore Roosevelt will reach all over the world, his words will penetrate the minds of the most obstinate, and his influence will affect the conscience and soften the heart of the most hard hearted -- Before closing I beg to introduce myself: I am, as you can perceive a man of no education, therefore hope you will make due allowances for that; I am as mentioned an old man, born in Prussia. I landed in New York in 1860 and came to S. Francisco in 63. Have been in business in California for over two score years of this here in Merced since 1888. -- I am a happy man with my wife and family of five children, my oldest daughter married, and happy with her husband and four bright and healthy offsprings. With sincere wishes for your unabated happiness, and continued success Yours most respectfully S. Hartmanc/o Mr. E. Reagan Morristown New Jersey March 30 -11 The Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I see by the newspapers that your Supt at "Sagamore Hill" is deceased, and would respectfully bring myself to your - notice as a candidate for the position. I am English, 43 years of age, married one child (girl) aged 7 years. I have just returned from a vacation in England consequently am disengaged, and could take charge at any time. I take the liberty of enclosing copies of three American references. I have also English references which I can send if desired. I am Sir Yours very respectfully John Heeremans[*[For 3 encs see Jan 1911 Sept 1907 4-10-03]*][*[3-30-11]*] UNION LEAGUE CLUB, CHICAGO. SECRETARY'S OFFICE. Mr. Frank Harper, Sec'y. to Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: I am sending Colonel Roosevelt by express prepaid fifty copies of the Washington's Birthday pamphlet. If you require more, I shall be glad to be promptly advised. Very truly yours, Walter D. Herrick Secretary. March 30, 1911.Coleman Hardware Company Pumps, Engines, Hardware, Harness, Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils Glasgow, Montana March 30, 1911. Hon Theo Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir; The writers have just finished reading your book, African Game Train which we enjoyed very much and found very interesting. As fellow sportsmen we were quite envious of the excellent time and the hunting that you had in the great African game fields. In your book, in numerous places, we note you make a comparison of some of the African antelope with the white-tailed deer and antelope found along the Missouri River. We are very familiar with this class of game, and as we think, we have a few mounted specimens of the white-tail deer and prong-horn antelope that are hard to beat, we are sending you a photo of the same by todays mail. We hope this photo will be of interest to you mayhap it will bring back memories of some of the good times you have spent in the bad-lands and bottoms of the Old Missouri River. All these specimens (with the exception of the goat, which was used to fill in), were secured by us along the Missouri River, in a partnership hunt extending over the last ten years, in this section. As a hunter of these elusive animals, we know you will appreciate the photo, and we extend to you an invitation to accompany us on one of our annual hunts if ever you are able to visit this section at the proper season. Sincerely, Leo B. Coleman Mark D. HaysPOSTAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. COR. MARKET AND BATTERY STS. San Francisco Phones Kearny 1001 HOME C 2201 DELIVERY NO 1274 INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE 74-caj o 43-N L 2 Extra. Sacramento Cala March 30th. 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco Cala. On behalf of the Department of California, and the two camps of United Spanish War veterans in Sacramento and other camps in this vicinity earnestly request that Half hour of your time while here be devoted to meeting with the Comrades. S W Kay, Department Commander. 11pmRiverside, N.J. March 30, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Will you kindly favor me by writing your autograph on the inclosed card. I am collecting the autographs of all the prominent men of our country and would be pleased to add yours to my collection. Thanking you in advance for the favor, I remain, Yours very truly Florence LeechROOSEVELT SCHOOL ARGUELLO BOULEVARD, NEAR GEARY STREET ALBERT LYSER, PRINCIPAL San Francisco, Mch. 30, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Do you know that there is, in this city, a school which bears your name? The children of that school are so proud of the appelation that to see you within its walls would be a never-forgotten day in their lives. In driving through our city, will you not alight here, for five minutes, and let our children see you and hear you say "good morning"? Very truly yours Albert Lyser [[shorthand]]Berkeley Cal Mar 30th 1911 [*McGill*] Theodore Roosevelt Esq San Francisco Cal Dear Sir! I take the liberty; coupled with the pleasure of enclosing herewith my card, to correct the stupid error made this afternoon (through absence of my glasses) in introducing myself through the medium of anothers card than one of my own. I regret that circumstances preclude the possibility of you meeting my grand old Father, a representative of the old school and a surviving link betweenthe old and the new world. I convey to him your respects so courteously offered and express to you his regrets, that age and infirmity prevent him conveying to you in person a reciprocation - I have the honor to remain Your Most Obdt Svt R E McGill. 1547 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, Cal.SOC. HISTORIC CHICAGO MONUMENTA HISTORICONS 1856 CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEARBORN AVE. AND ONTARIO ST. March 30, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y., Dear Sir:- In anticipation of the semi-centennial of the opening of the Civil War, signalized by the firing on Fort Sumter, April 12, 1861, the Historical Society is planning to assemble in its Building an extensive collection of relics commemorative of the great struggle for the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery, to be exhibited free throughout the spring and summer. The opening of this exhibition will be the occasion of a special meeting of the Society. Believing that it is the duty of educational and patriotic societies to commemorate this historic anniversary in order that the youth of our city may be impressed anew with its meaning, and holding with Colonel Roosevelt, that "beside the material results of the Civil War we are all, North and South, incalculably richer for its memories...for each grim campaign and hard fought battle," the Society has decided to spare no effort to make the occasion worthy and memorable. To this end it hopes to have the aid and encouragement of its members and friends in the work of gathering together a collection that shall be broadly educational and thus stimulating to patriotism. The range of material which it seems desirable to collect is wide and includes: Portraits, Union and Confederate, military and civilian, army nurses, workers on sanitary commissions and relief organizations. Regimental and smaller groups. Views of battle fields, fortifications, officers quarters, camp life, etc. Arms and ammunition, canteens, etc. Uniforms and articles of personal use. Muster rolls and letters from soldiers. Newspapers, war time music, contemporary views of Chicago, etc. Contributions to this exhibition either as loans or gifts are earnestly solicited. Please address correspondence to the undersigned Very respectfully, Caroline M. McIlvaine Librarian.BIBLES IN ALL LANGUAGES STATES CALIFORNIA NEVADA OREGON WASHINGTON AGENCY SECRETARY REV. A. WESLEY MELL AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PACIFIC AGENCY ROOM 216 PACIFIC BUILDING FOURTH AND MARKET PHONE DOUGLAS 3903 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. March 30, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, Calif. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Although your Sunday address on the Bible has been widely published, and will doubtless continue to be in the religious press of the country, we would like to give it still larger circulation on the Coast, and would like if possible to secure for free distribution your kind permission to its publication in leaflet form, accompanied with a picture of the Greek theater and the crowds assembled to hear you. Sincerely yours, A Wesley Mell. Secretary, Pacific Agency.Episcopal Residence 2600 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, California March 30/11 My dear Col. Roosevelt, May I express, as one of those greatly cheered by your strong words and thankful for your presence on this coast, my appreciation of you Earl lectures? If you have time to glance over the enclosed, published in the Sacramento "Bee", I should be glad to know if in your judgement I have exaggerated the seriousness of the situation. Cordially yours, Wm Hall Moreland Bishop of Sacramento [[shorthand]][*[3-30-11]*] POSTAL TELEGRAPH - CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT COR. MARKET AND BATTERY STS. San Francisco Phones KEARNY 1001 HOME C 2201 DELIVERY NO. 1023 INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE NY 288.K. 49 NL. Gx New York Mar 30.11 Col Theodore Roosevelt, 770 Mission St., San Francisco. Joseph H. Choate and the committee have directed me to invite you to be guest of honor at International Exhibition for Blind at Metropolitan Opera House evening April twenty eighth and make address. President Taft has accepted for twenty sixth Corinne joines in the hope that you will accept. Wm Fellowes Morgan. 6.15pmTELEPHONE BEDFORD 495 THE MUNCIE SANITARIUM 117-119 MACON STREET, COR. MARCY AVENUE EDWARD H. MUNCIE, M. D. ELIZABETH HAMILTON-MUNCIE, M. D. SURGERY AND GYNECOLOGY CURTIS HAMILTON MUNCIE, D. O. OSTEOPATHY AND ORTHOPEDICS BROOKLYN, N. Y., Mar. 30th, 1911 191 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. City My dear Sir: May I get my new book into your own hands? If it appeals to you as it has to other practical and noble spirited persons, you will be glad to give the time required to read it. It is an appeal for a sane purity of life, that will produce children of the highest order. Daily there is brought to my notice the practical demonstration of its teachings in the lives of the young, who have read it. Among my young friends is a couple who have secured a location for a home and are building it in accord with their plan for six children. While the first is not born, they are talking of the six, as if they were already in existence. Of over a hundred splendid reviews and personal letters, only two have sounded a detrimental note. My ambition is to get this book in every home in the land, and as soon as financial returns will permit, to place it in the hands of those young men and women, who would never hear of it, much less have the price to buy it. With high appreciation of your noble manhood and staunch espousal of righteousness, I am Sincerely yours, Elizabeth H-Muncie[*9.*] SPIRIT MIND BODY TO INSURE THE RETURN OF THIS LETTER IF NOT DELIVERED, SOLDIERS SHOULD WRITE THEIR NAME, COMPANY AND REGIMENT ON THE ENVELOPE IN WHICH IT IS POSTED. Army and Navy Department OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE Young Men's Christian Associations, GENERAL OFFICE: 124 East 28th Street New York, U. S. A. SECRETARIES: WILLIAM B. MILLAR FRED A. McCARL EDGAR MacNAUGHTEN WILLIAM E. PENNO WILLIAM J. LAMKIE 353 8th St March 30th 1911 San Francisco Col Roosevelt Dear Sir & Comrade I was granted 24 dols per Month by special Ack I was getting 12 dols per Month under the Gen Law I claim the amount Granted is not in proportion to the service rendered which you will perceive by the enclosed records of my Rervidies[?] [rendered] I claim I should have at Least 50 dols per Month pension I saved a whol regiment from being slaughred by hard & Laborious Riding night & Day. E A Hays presented my Claim Kindly use your influence to have my Case reoppen for the proper Amount & Oblige you sir F. C. & L. James H Newton [*[?]*] 353 8th St. City [*[NEWTON?]*] Please return the enclose copy to my dept Wellfleet Mass. Mar. 30.1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Sir For my copy of the recently issued book "The Pilgrims and Their Monument" I am trying to get autographed portraits of those who took prominent parts in the celebrations commented with the enterprise. To that end I enclose the one of yourself and ask that you will append your autograph. I assure you the favor will be most appreciated Sincerely yours Everett P. Nye Director Monument Assn. [*Oddie*] STATE OF NEVADA EXECUTIVE CHAMBER CARSON CITY March 30, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, Cal. My dear Colonel Roosevelt : I am looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to meeting you at Reno on Monday next, not only as the official guest of the State of Nevada, by declaration of the State Legislature, but as the first citizen of that Nation, so far as the admiration, liking and love of this little commonwealth goes. We are hoping to make your visit to the State as pleasant as may be, and if we do not succeed, it will not be sure to last of cordial heartiness in our trying. I have been following your published addresses in California with the greatest interest, and I am convinced that your work throughout the country in behold of honest, virility and progressiveness in our civil governments, National and State, will bear strong fruit. While Nevada is practically an embryonic State, in point of population, I am tremendously proud of the people of this commonwealth. We have a remarkable people here in many ways. Men here are of the fighting blood ; strong, sturdy and with iron in their tissues, else they would not be building a State where Nature has to be conquered before they can make their habitats. You know the West, so I need not tell you that you will find among your auditors at Reno, men and women not very dissimilar in education, culture and refinement from those you have addressed elsewhere. I am taking the liberty of mailing you, under separate cover, copies of several messages I submitted to the Legislature which recently closed its session, and which might possible contain the text of something of interest to you, should you care to touch upon and local matters in your address at Reno. Thesemessages, together with a speech I delivered at Reno some time previous, aroused a lively political storm which has not yet subsided. In our recent Legislature, the Senate was overwhelmingly Democratic and the Assembly nominally Republican by one doubtful majority. The doubtfulness resolved itself into a certainty before the close of the session. Nevertheless, by dint of hammering, some splendid measures for the good of the State were enacted, and two very important measures, one by my own veto (Senate Bill 28 Veto message transmitted) were lost. I was forced to veto a bill which I had strongly advocated, namely a bill providing a water law for the State. It was amended by the State Senate depriving me of the control of the Engineer's Department of the State government, and placing that control in the hands of two partisan opponents of my administration. The message I am mailing you covers the situation, and I think the stand I took of downing my own measure under such circumstances is applauded generally by the people of the State. The other of my measures lost was a bill providing for a complete revision of the present unjust, inequitable and obsolete system of taxation existing here by providing for a State Tax Commission and a procedure in line with what I believe is the best practice in other States. It passed the Assembly but was tabled by a Democratic Senate without discussion. Between now and next election I propose to make it the principal issue. The most important measure advocated by me which became a law was a bill creating a State Bureau of Industry, Agriculture and Irrigation, in charge of a commission of which I am chairman, and the purpose of which is to start this State on a practical self-help movement for its own reclamation and development. This is the great work which I hope to accomplish for the good of the State. I am convinced from very accurate knowledge of the State that ultimately the larger part of its arid wastes can be reclaimed and made fruitful. Hitherto the State has drifted, relying upon private individuals and concerns and the National Reclamation Service to solve the problem. Inmy view, it is work for the State to undertake, and as Governor, it is the work I have mapped out for myself to take a leading part in. In conformity with my Inaugural Message, the Legislature passed a good "direct compensation to injured workmen" act, and which, if not destroyed at the start by the recent New York decision, will afford a sure and reasonable remedy for recompensing injured employees in hazardous occupations. Likewise the Legislature passed in conformity with my recommendations a bill authorizing the detail of "good-behavior" convicts for the construction of good roads and highways, the detail being voluntary on the part of the convict, and when so detailed he is not dressed in stripes, is better fed than in confinement, allowed additional time-off for faithful work, a small daily compensation, and the maximum punishment for infraction of the rules, being return to confinement. I vetoed a bill appropriating $ 150,000. for an exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, on the ground that the Legislature by failing to pass my tax bill, had not made an provisions to meet this exceptional expenditure. In conclusion, permit me to say, that the example of President Roosevelt, and since the conclusion of his term, of Colonel Roosevelt, as an example of purposeful citizenship, whether in a public or in a private capacity, has had its profound influence upon the Nation, and especially upon many State Executives, including myself, who have been stimulated thereby. With warmest esteem and regards, I am Very Sincerely yours, Tasker L. Oddie Governor of Nevada.2728 Hillegass Avenue Berkeley, Cal March 30 '11 [*[O'Donnell]*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco. Cal. Honored and Dear Sir,- Kindly permit me to pass along the enclosure for your perusal and, if you will, retention. The opinion was written by one of my pupils. a semi-mute girl of the State School for the Deaf and the Blind, Berkeley. I asked for a brief letter on the subject "Ex-President Roosevelt and his Great Work." The enclosure is the uncorrected work of a deaf girl. It appealed to me, [as] an old time teacher of 35 years' service, as the absolutelyclean cut, unbiased, uninfluenced opinion of an honest mind, shut out from all the hearsay of its normal fellows. I thought it might interest you to know how much your noble life and work is appreciated by the least as well as the greatest among your fellow citizens. I have the honor to be Honorable Sir, Your fellow citizen Francis H.E. O'Donnell[*[Parks]*] Cedar Falls, Iowa, March 30, 1911. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Associate Editor, Outlook, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:- As a member of a debating team considering the question of Congress enacting a law embodying the principles of the Canadian Industrial Disputes Act of 1907, for the settlement of labor disputes affecting interstate commerce, I would be greatly obliged for any recent view of yours or what you think of the Erdman Act, the injunction law, the fairness of the Canadian Act to both employer and employee and the usefulness or need of the act in the face of other2. legislation in this country. Any information or personal word will be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, C.O. Parks. 2220 Normal St.PHONE MAIN 5596 REDFORD MONTANA A B C 4TH EDITION GOODS THE UNITED STATES ASBESTOS MINING & FIBERIZING CO. THE PIONEERS IN WYOMING ASBESTOS Owners of one of the largest deposits of Chrysetile Asbestos in the world. This Company has recently acquired the exclusive use of very valuable formulas for the manufacture of Asbestos Petroid, and all kinds of Asbestos Fire-Proof Materials GENERAL OFFICES: 201-203 MERCANTILE BUILDING Denver, Colo. "Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, Charles D. Walcott, Director." THE "PRODUCTION OF ASBESTOS." Under the above title the U. S. Government published in 1905 an Extract from Mineral Resources of the United States, and gives some very interesting information on the uses of Asbestos. The following is just one of a number of anew uses mentioned in the Government Report: "In planning for the installation of the underground electric railroad in New York City the engineers appreciated the necessity of a fireproof insulating material to protect the underflooring of the subway cars. An asbestos fireproof lumber, termed Transite, was devised and adopted for use not only on the underbody of the car, but also as a roof and side sheathing, The use of fireproof lumber of this type is rapidly increasing, and this material has been largely used in the construction of small stations on a Chicago electric road. A severe test of the fireproof properties of the asbestos lumber was furnished by its use in a fire scene at Coney Island: A Structure built entirely of the fireproof lumber on iron supports was many times daily completely enveloped in flames which were then extinguished by streams of water from a fire engine. The conditions were extreme, both in the intensity of the heat and the repetition of the test, but at the end of a season of three months the lumber was found to be in excellent condition." March 30, 1911. [*11.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. My Dear Colonel:-- I am one of those Roosevelt Republicans who thinks that a man who is not loyal to Roosevelt, is disloyal too the Flag, and yet I have never bothered you or taken any of your time by writing you, but now I may want your influence in the interest of humanity, and I want to know if I can depend upon it. I enclose a copy of a letter written to the Department of the Interior which is selfexplanatory. Can you, and will you use your influence to get the Department to do what I ask? Thanking you in advance for the courtesy of prompt action, and with the assurance that in case you do not see your way clear to comply with my request, it will not dampen in the least the love that I have for you as a man and a leader, I am, Most sincerely yours, Fred Patee P.S. Gilbert Rowcliffe, the young lieutenant of the Mayflower, during your administration, is my cousin and for the first few years of his life was nursed by me as much as by his mother. [*[Patterson]*] New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs President MRS. FRANK A. PATTISON, COLONIA, N. J. First Vice-President MRS. EDWARD S. ROBINSON Dept. of Conservation P. O. BOX 837 N. Y. CITY Second Vice-President MRS. SPENCER WEART Dept. of Organization 273 WASHINGTON ST., JERSEY CITY Treasurer MRS. EZRA DEFOREST 465 VALLEY ROAD, UPPER MONTCLAIR Department of Music MRS. OTTO POLEMANN, ALEDA APARTMENTS, TRENTON Department of Literature MRS. JOHN R. SCHERMERHORN 11 HALSTEAD PLACE, EAST ORANGE Department of Public Health MRS. WM. A. WESCOTT, BERLIN Third Vice-President MRS. EDWARD LIVINGSTON Dept. of Legislation 579 WESTMINSTER AVE., ELIZABETH Fourth Vice-President MRS. J. a. MACCLARY Dept. Civil Service 66 ESTERBROOK AVE., RAHWAY DIRECTORS—1910-1911 Department of Art MRS. GALEN J. PERRETT 492 MT. PROSPECT AVE., NEWARK Department of Sociology MRS. CHARLES G. DAVIS, MADISON Department Household Economics and Pure Food MRS. HARRIET N. M. PANCOAST, PALMYRA Recording Secretary MRS. FRANK S. HAMPTON 45 NORTH 9TH STREET, NEWARK Corresponding Secretary MRS. WILLIAM T. ROPES 19 GATES AVENUE, MONTCLAIR Auditor MRS. HOWARD C. WARREN Dept. Industrial and Child Labor 133 LIBRARY PLACE, PRINCETON Department of Civics and Town Improvement MRS. CHARLES B. SEABURY, BOONTON Department of Education and Libraries MRS. CLAUD U. GILSON, 257 LINCOLN AVE., ELIZABETH Department of Prosperity MRS. JONATHAN ACTON, SALEM March 30—1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. My dear Mr. Roosevelt— Will you, and can you address the New Jersey State Women on May twelfth or thirteenth on one of these five subjects, under the one Lead of "The State"? The People, The Press, Public— Education, Policies, or Pleasures,Of course this is in one sense a great deal to ask of you — in another — you are all of these subjects, and would therefore need no preparation, and We are sixteen thousand members with "Nationalism" and the good of our Country and race at heart, — A branch of the General Federation of nearly a Million of the representative women — the Makers of half of the worlds welfare — We therefore feel it a worthy audience to offer you. At any rate, we will give you our best, and will hope — until your reply arrives — With much respect, and belief in all your great Mission — I remain Very Sincerely Mary Pattison (Mrs. F. A.)Hoping to hear, at the earliest Period I am respectfully. Miss Julia O Randolph #865 N 24th Street Phila P.a March 30th 1911 Mr Roosevelt, Dear Sir; I write of verry , great importance, however hoping that you can comply with my request. Mr Roosevelt, I am a christain woman, working in the interest of the Colored, A. M. C. Zion Church 19th, and Catharine St Phila have arranged to have a 2 Quartette Contest April 27, for benefit of said church, and at said church. I am earnestly, asking if you would be present on that night and lecture to us, and, also be one of the Judges. Your presence would add so much to me having a large audience. The Contest piece will be "Lead Kindly Light." That being our ex Presidents, Mr McKinleys favorite piece, I am trying to have the only 2 Presidents of the Country present My church seats 15,00 and if I can arouse the sensation among them that you will be present I can pack the house. Mr Rosevelt, if you can not come will you kindly give me a donation towards it. I have 10 Quartettes. Please let me know as soon as you can, so that I can have your name on the bills and tickets.[*Robert*] 722 Pacific Building, San Francisco, Mar. 30, 1911. To His Excellency, Theodore Roosevelt, City. Dear Sir: I would much like to request you if you have received letters while you were President in the United States in Washington and I have forwarded you three letters and I have received no answers to my letters, in the meantime I have made application to Mr. Loeb, your secretary to arrange an interview with your Excellency. Mr. Loeb persistingly declined to do so and stated that under no circumstances could I see you. The nature of the letters and contents of the letters and my wish to meet your Excellency was to say that I was held up, disgraced outrageously, mistreated, tortued and robbed by the Judges and Police in Los Angeles and Long Beach. It was the contents and the wish to meet your Excellency. Now, I want to know if your Excellency has received those letters and why I have received no answer from you and I also want to ask if you have given notice to your Secretary, Mr. Loeb not to see me. Now, I expect an answer from your Excellency has received those letters and why I have received no answer and I also want to ask if you have given notice to your Secretary,Mr. Loeb not to see me. Now, I expect an answer from your Excellency as soon as possible. I remain, Your obedient servant, Charles Robert P.S. If your Excellency will honor me with an interview, I will appreciate same and await you at your convenience.Form 2589C. DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which , unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 1461 Polk St. near Calif.- Tel. Sutter 4321 No. 30. SF AN 53, D. L. Spokane WN Mar. 30, 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt, 1943 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, Cal. The Northern Pacific railroad through its counsel R.J. Cannon offers you and your party a private car from Portland to some point in Montana in as much as this car will be equipped with facilities not found in other cars it might be to your advantage to accept an early answer will be appreciated. R.L. Rutter [[shorthand]] 212PmKansas City, Mar. 30 '11 [*14*] Mr. Roosevelt Oyster Bay L.I. Dear Sir:- I wish to write to you to bring to your recollection a very distovation you gave in recognition of my presenting to you a moment of respect. On your trip of 1901, while so journeying in Kansas City, I presented to you a box of paper Lilacs, which Imade myself. I take this liberty in writing to you to say I received a letter in acknowledgement of the flowers. The letter was stolen a few days ago. If it is possible that you have a copy of the letter, I wish you would send it to me. I believe Mr. Loeb was your secretary at that time, if you have such a letter on file, I would like to have it as a remembrance of one of our greatest statesmen and best citizens. If this will cause you no inconvenience in business or social affairs I wish you would do so, and write me personally, as it would cause me great joy to have in my possession a letter written by such a noted person as the Ex-president of my country I am, Very cincerely yours, Clara May Saskze 2112 Summit St. Kansas City Mo[*[Schroeder]*] Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER Received at Pine & Montgomery Sts., Tel Sutter4321 [*2510*] D-11. Ny.Jn.Fo., 125 Pd. N. L. 6 extra. Sheet 1. New York Ny, Mar., 30th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 770 Mission St. San Francisco Cal. You are cordially invited to attend a dinner of the university Men of Englewood New Jersey to be held there during the last week of April. May we have the pleasure of a talk from you at that time on such subject as you may choose. Subject to your approval Rev Dr. Davis and Street Commissioner William H. Edwards may also say a few words. A more definite date has not been fixed pending your reply and possible convenience. The affair will be most informal and we shall be greatly disappointed if you cannot be with us. A reply by wire at my expense will be greatly appreciated. If favorable please set the date most agreeable to you. Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT D-11. Ny.Jn.Fo., 125 N. L. 6 extra. Sheet 2 New York Ny, Mar., 30th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 770 Mission St. SanFrancisco Cal. Very Respectfully, Nathan S. Schroeder Chairman, 377 Broadway N.Y.[*15.*] EXECUTIVE MANSION. Reading, Penna. March 30th 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir:- Is it possible for you to give me the names of a few cattle ranch owners in the south-western section of our country, prefably, Lower California? If so and you are personally acquainted with them, would you write me a letter of introduction? I take this privilege of writing you from the fact that you possess a wide knowledge of western affairs. Kindly give me your candid opinion of ranch life. It is advise that I am seeking. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in this matter and awaiting your early reply, I remain Very respectfully yours, R.R. Smith Mayor's Secretary. P.S. If you desire further information concerning myself, command me.House of Representatives U.S. Committee on the Militia Washington, D.C. SIXTY-FIRST CONGRESS HALVOR STEENERSON, MINN., CHAIRMAN. JOHN A T. MULL, IOWA BUTLER AMES, MASS. CHARLES E. FULLER, ILL. EDWIN DENBY, MICH. MICHAEL E. DRISCOLL, N.Y. HARRY C. WOODYARD, W.VA. WILLIAM H. WILEY, N.J. WILLIAM W. GRIEST, PA. JOHN GILL, JR, MD. JOHN C. FLOYD, ARK. WILLIAM A. ASHBROOK, OHIO. J. THOMAS HEFLIN, ALA. THOMAS GALLAGHER, ILL. RALPH W. MOSS, IND. FRED C. RIEDESEL,CLERK March 30. 1911. To Outlook Magazine, New York City. Gentlemen: I have received a letter from one of my constituents in Crookston, Minnesota, stating that members of the Presbyterian Church of that town are anxious to secure a lecture by Col. Roosevelt and they are advised that he will soon be in Helena, Mont. and that he will pass through Crookston on his way East. Crookston has a fine opera house with a seating capacity of about one thousand which could be readily filled with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience and I have no doubt that the Presbyterian Church people of Crookston would manage the affair with success. Please advise me whether or not there is any possibility of making this arrangement for a lecture by Col. Roosevelt in order that I may advise my correspondent. Very respectfully, H. Steenerson HS-FMF[*[Talley]*] Department of Police Reading, Pa. Harry S. Leban Chief March 30th 1911. The Hon. Colonel Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir:- Trusting that I am not occupying too much of your valuable time or asking too much from you, I beg to leave to ask if you will kindly bestow a favor upon me. I have applied for a position in the U.S.Secret Service and am now writing you to see what you can do for me as I know your influence will have a tendency to bear a great deal of influence. Very likely you have no distinct recollection of myself and briefly I will try to refresh your memory. I am the Serg. of Troop "E" 2nd U.S. Cavalry, that was detailed from Ft. Myer, Va. as your private orderly during Serg. McDonald's sickness in Oct. 1902. My military services are as follows: six years continuous, Troop "E" 2nd U.S. Cavalry. One year, ten months and five days in Cuba. One year, ten months and twenty-eight days at Ft. Myer, Va. One year, ten months and eight days in the Philippines, discharged as 1st. Duty Serg. at San Francisco, Feb. 20th 1906. Two years on the Penna. State Police Force and three years as Serg. of Police on the Reading Police Dept. I might state in this connection that I successfully passed the examination in April 1906 for the Police Dept.Department of Police Reading, Pa. Harry S. Leban Chief Theo. Roosevelt 2. in Washington and was put on the eligible list and received an appointment in June; but in the meantime I accepted a position with the Penna. State Police Force. While serving in this capacity, the greater part of the time I did duty as Acting Serg. I hold in my possession excellent letters of recommendation from the following U.S. Officers: Brig-Gen. W.S. Edgerly; Maj. H. J. Slocum; Capt. L.M. Brett; Capt. J. P. Wade; Supt. John C. Groome of the Penna. State Police Force and also one from Capt. C. P. Smith of the State Police Force. Thanking you in advance for any courtesy that you may show me in this matter and assuring you that it will be highly appreciated, I remain Very respectfully yours; Leslie B. Talley Serg. of Police.[Taylor] Chicago, Ill, Mar 30-11 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir: Will take this opportunity and let you know that we are the proud parents of triplets, (all girls) whom are now three months old. We have been informed by a number of people if we wrote to you about the case, that you would offer a bonus to parents of triplets, if they are of one sex.Our position is such, that we would greatly appreciate anything that is offered to us, as it is quite an expense to have three at a time instead of one. The record of the birth is at County Court House, City of Chicago, State of I'll. Hoping this will not be made known to the public and thanking you for the attention this letter will receive Yours Truly, Mr and Mrs. F.H. Taylor 3256 Hirsch St.San Francisco, Calif., March 30, 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Ave., City. Dear Sir:- The Crown Prince Of Kabanda, Congo State, West Coast of Africa, now a resident of San Francisco, is very desirous of having an interview with you at your earliest convenience. Respectfully, CROWN PRINCE VABA POOKET 161 Blake St. Telephone, Pacific 1019.TELEPHONE, WESTPORT 134-12 CROSS HIGHWAY NURSERIES NURSERYMEN HORTICULTURISTS ADVICE GIVEN PERTAINING TO THE CULTURE OF RHODODENDRON & AZALEAS SPECIALTIES: HARDY CATAWSIENSE AND MAXIMUM HYBRID RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS WESTPORT, CONN. March 30th 1911. Theo. Roosevelt, Esq. Oyster Bay, L.I. N.Y. Dear Sir:- We have taken the liberty of mailing to you under separate cover our booklet "RHODODENDRONS and AZALEAS." No doubt these magnificent plants, with their gorgeous flowers and their beautiful mass of foliage, in summer as well as in winter, will interest you in beautifying your country home. Have you planted Rhododendrons and Azaleas on your estate and with what success? Did you obtain the real hardy varieties? Did you plant in the right situation? These and many other questions our booklet answers. We are growing the famous Parsons and Anthony Waterer (Knapp Hill) varieties. The cultivation of Rhododendrons and Azaleas is not a side branch of our business, but a specialty. We are very particular in regard to what varieties we offer, as can be readily seen by our booklet. We offer only such varieties as have stood the test for years and know will give satisfaction to our friends and clients. Recommending ourselves for such plants and awaiting your esteemed favors. We beg to remain, Very truly yours, Cross Highway Nurseries per T. C. Van HeiningeTHE FAMILY BUSH & POWELL STREETS SAN FRANCISCO P.M. March 30th 1911 Dear Colonel Roosevelt: This afternoon I dictated and sent a note of invitation to you to come to this shrine of the Stork and meet some of the members who are quite worthwhile and who have had no opportunity heretofore to greet you, but I was now haunted with the horrible suspicion that I failed to sign it before the stenographer mailed it. The purpose therefore of this note is to supply the missing signature to the first one and to reiterate that we would be mighty glad to have you call at any time if your time and engagements allow it. Yours faithfully, Alexander T Vogelsang [*My personal phone is Douglas, 346. The club phone Sutter 800.*][*[Wetherbee]*] Fruit Vale, Alameda Co. Cal March 30th/11 Col. Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Sir: I trust you will not consider my addressing you a presumption upon my part, but I do so because I am most anxious to have a fifteen minute, or half hour talk with you that I may tell you something which I believe you have not known nor could not know, regarding the Chinese Exclusion Act. Ever since I so clearly realized how thoroughly you acted upon the courage of your convictions in all your public life & how you have always stood up for the "Bottom dog in the fight" I have most earnestly wished to speak to - or communicate with -2) you, and now that you are here & lectures finished I venture to try to assure you that I am not a "crank" nor a sensationalist but rather, a quiet & I trust a thinking woman. I will tell you that I am a sister of the Hon. Lelah Merrell, who so successfully served our Govt as Biblical Archaeologist in Palastine and later - for many years as Consul at Jerusalem - and a half sister of Joseph R. Hawley - U. S. Senator from Conn. both of whom, as you know have been called across the "Great Divide" I have lived in S. F. & vicinity since a girl of eighteen. To ask a half hour of your valuable time, before you leave, please do not consider a presumption for someday it may be in your power. (the man upon whom we depend to work needed reforms) to help straighten out what seems to me & to so many of our best citizens in Cal, as an injustice & a wrong - as that act now stands. If you will say I can see you - and the day & hour -3/ I will come over to town to your son's house - and will be most considerate of your overtaxed time I remain - my dear Sir - Yours Respectfully & very Sincerely Ellen Merrell Wetherbee Box 75 Fruit Vale Tel Merritt 654 (Mrs Henry Wetherbee)Form No. 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. 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Evanston Ills., Mar. 30, 1911. 136PEnc in Karger 3-25-11 3-30-11MARCH THIRTIETH, 1911 341 Two Years of President Taft His Leadership Finally Acknowledged, and the Courage of His Convictions Recognized By GUS. J. KARGER EDITOR'S NOTE:- Mr. Karger is one of the well-known newspaper men at Washington. He is one of the best informed students of the present administration, and he writes with an intimate knowledge of political conditions. A MAN may smile and smile - and be determined still. It took William Howard Taft two years to get over the handicap under which he labored because of that good-natured smile. It seemed to betoken weakness. Some of our leading physiognomists so construed it. In their opinion it signified a lack of backbone. They went gayly before the people with this contention. President Taft was misrepresented to the public, and the public came to misunderstand him. Every act and achievement of his, strangely enough, seemed further to becloud the metal attitude of a part of the American public. But at last the light has broken. What he did to compel consideration of the Canadian reciprocity agreement served no higher, no more conspicuous purpose than to remove the last vestiges of doubt. Even doubly close and cordial relationship with Canada that is born of the situation - proudest achievement of the Taft administration - is not as important to the citizens of the republic as the new understanding they have attained of Taft, the man. The historian will never dwell with emphasis on the Taft smile. His text, rather, will be the Taft backbone. * After two years of patient, steadfast, patriotic performance, William Howard Taft has at last come into his own. When he proclaimed, on March 4th, "by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution," that "an extraordinary occasion" required the convening of both houses of Congress on April 4th, he wrote himself down a leader, the courage of whose convictions will never again be questioned. Why there should ever have been any misunderstanding at all surpasses the unprejudiced understanding of man. Perhaps it was because we lived in the period of the crusader. The appeal had been entirely to the public conscience and the public ear was attuned to the crash of the battle hymn of the republic. Righteous peace has succeeded an equally righteous war. Looking back over the two years of President Taft's incumbency, reading the record of his marvelous achievements, one is astounded that indifference did not sooner yield to generous acknowledgment, ungrudging recognition. Dwelling only upon the highest peaks of that record, an undying tribute to smiling efficiency, absolute conviction must come to those who will follow with open minds. If he had done no more than negotiate the treaty with Japan, recently ratified, courteously proclaiming to all the world our belief in the bona fides of that proud nation, transforming a troubled, at times tense, relationship into one of close friendship, he would yet be proclaimed as one of the great apostles of international peace. If he had done nothing more than to usher in the era of calm executive of law, forcing upon lawbreakers the conviction that the statutes must be obeyed, the quiet persistence, wisdom and calm courage of this American President would have proclaimed his greatness. But he demonstrated those qualities in so many other emergencies that their recital, in full measure, might become tedious. Admitting the shortcomings of the last revision of the tariff, he yet spoke boldly of its virtues, at no time abandoning the contention that it was, all assertions to the contrary notwithstanding, a genuine revision downward. * Under the revised tariff a deficit of $58,000,000 has been turned into a surplus of more than $30,000,000. Belated justice was done to the Philippines after ten years of earnest agitation, fathered by William Howard Taft. Under that tariff the application of the minimum and maximum principle is made possible. Under that tariff law developed a tariff board, now transformed, despite the unyielding attitude of Congress, into just such an effective tariff commission as the President has had in mind all along, which will, for the first time, undertake the scientific accumulation of information bearing on the difference between the cost of production at home and abroad. Under that tariff law a court of customs appeals will adjudicate the many momentous questions involved in its enforcement, which theretofore had been relegated to a mere semi-judicial adjustment. Under that tariff law a corporation excise tax was written into the statute-books - a law which "taxes success and not failure," which places the methods of the country's great corporations under the scrutiny of the government. And resulting from the tariff agitation generally came the great Taftian policy looking to future revisions, schedule by {{column break}} schedule, on scientific principles, taking the tariff ultimately out of the domain of politics, minimizing the attendant disturbances to the world of business - a policy so simple, so genuine, so sensible that it has carried conviction not only to the President's partisans, but to the opposition part as well. In many measures President Taft has reached the heights of constructive statesmanship. Despite all opposition, he secured amendments to the interstate commerce act which further safeguard the interests of the public, and which, by the creation of a Court of Commerce, a body of the highest dignity, assure equal justice to the railroads and the shippers. He stands sponsor for the postal savings banks system, a splendid incentive to native economy and a sure means of keeping within the country millions of dollars which heretofore annually have gone abroad. He has outlined the most comprehensive plan of practical conservation. During the two years of his administration experts have devised methods of rigid economy along scientific lines - methods adopted and practiced by the department chiefs, resulting in reductions in appropriations greater by comparison than any heretofore known, effecting a saving of $11,000,000 in the course of a single year in the Post-office Department alone. * A stocks and bonds commission has been created to prepare a plan under which future issues of railroad securities may be supervised and controlled by the Interstate Commerce Commission, protecting the small investor and further encouraging confidence, here and abroad, in those investments backed by high purpose, worthy credit and full security. Methods of collecting customs duties were reformed, the chief offender was compelled to make just restitution and other rich smugglers had to disgorge. Publication of receipts and expenditures in congressional campaigns has been decreed by law. The income-tax amendment has been brought to a successful issue as far as the President and Congress are concerned, awaiting the action of the States. The navy has been kept up to a high standard - most certain guarantee of peace with all the world. At all times the President has thrown the weight of his great influence into the balance to broaden the scope of the functions of the Hague tribunal and to bring all the nations of the earth to a recognition of the underlying altruistic principle. The cause of the toiler has found in President Taft its most impartial champion, resulting in the creation of a Bureau of Mines, the widening of the scope of the safety-appliance act, the enactment of the boiler-inspection law, the onward march of the principle of workmen's compensation and employers' liability. Under President Taft China was opened to American finance on equal terms. War in South America was prevented. The white slave traffic has been substantially reduced under the relentless campaign waged against it under President Taft's instructions. The work on the Panama Canal has moved forward rapidly and without scandal, a monument, in sight of all the world, to American honor and efficiency. Public confidence in court appointments has been brought to the highest conceivable level. Penny postage and parcels postage are among the ideals yet to be achieved. The problems arising from the second- class privilege are their way toward adjudication by an impartial commission. * In a sentence, President Taft has placed the cause of the people above all other considerations; he has executed the pledges of the platform; he has kept the faith. And at last, after two years of waiting and patient endeavor, he deservedly occupies the highest place in the affection and esteem of the American people. Mr. Taft's work has been done quietly and without the blare of trumpets. His whole career as a public official is a splendid tribute to the efficiency of the man who works with his brains and with his hands instead of with his tongue. The President's training as a judge has led him to look every issue squarely in the face, to consider all the facts, to determine the right and wrong of the matter and then to go ahead with unflinching purpose. The people are fast becoming accustomed to this new type of executive and his record of things accomplished is having its effect upon the thinking people. His leadership is fully acknowledged, his friends are more loyal than ever and his political opponents have a most wholesome respect for his wonderful ability. PHOTO BY R. L. DUNN A STRIKING PHOTOGRAPH OF THE PRESIDENT.[*Arthur. J. Brown*] World Missionary Conference 1910 To Consider Missionary Problems in Relation to the Non-Christian World EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND July 14-24 K EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA: Rev. Thomas S. Barbour, D.D. Rev. James L. Barton, D.D. Rev. Harlan P. Beach, D.D. Hon. Samuel B. Capen, LL.D. Rev. Henry N. Cobb, D.D. Rev. Walter R. Lambuth, D.D. Rev. R. P. Mackay, D.D. Rev. W. Douglas Mackenzie, D.D. Mr. Silas McBee Rev. Arthur J. Brown, D.D., Chairman Rev. Henry K. Carroll, LL.D., Secretary Mr. W. Henry Grant, Assistant Secretary Mr. John R. Mott, M.A. Mr. William Jay Schieffelin, Ph. D. Rev. Paul de Schweinitz, D.D. Mr. Robert E. Speer, M.A. Rev. Alexander Sutherland, D.D. Rev. Canon L. Norman Tucker, M.A. Mr. Mornay Williams Rev. L. B. Wolf, D.D. Mr. John W. Wood [*23*] 156 Fifth Avenue, New York, March 31st, 1911. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Sir: The Right Hon. Lord Balfour of Burleigh, K.T., a well known member of the British House of Lords, sends me a few additional copies of the photograph of the letter addressed by the World Missionary Conference at Edinburgh last June to His Majesty the King of England. It has occurred to me that you might be interested in this photograph and I, therefore, have pleasure in sending you a copy under separate cover. Your well known interest in Asiatic affairs emboldens me to send you also a copy of the printed "Report of a Second Visit to China, Japan and Korea" which I made last year. I shall never forget the time, when on your kind invitation, I was your guest at luncheon at the White House, after my first journey around the world in 1901-2, and the kindly interest which you showed in my observations. Sincerely yours, Arthur J. Brown[*[Burger]*] San Francisco Cal. Mar. 31- 1911 Colo Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco Honorable Sir: I hope I am not taking to much liberty in penning a line to your honor, but as I feel certain that a line or word from you in behalf for my household would relieve our present condition & place. Mr. Burger (my husband) in a position to earn bread for the little ones. Mr. Burger, served 16 years in the Reg Army, and holds four excellent discharges, the last being for dissability while in Cuba, having lost the sight of his left eye, the right also affected. He was Band Master of the $15 U.S. Cav. and now received a small pension which is our bread. What I want to ask of your honor is, if it would be possible in any way to place Mr Burger, as leader in an old Soldier home band or the Civil Service at Sherman Institute Cal. is in need ofa Director & Instructor of which I am sure my husband can fill but has this draw back. Mr. Burger when he inlisted expected to continue Service to retire from the Reg. Army but as I stated had the misfortune by loss of sight and I will admit was careless & neglected to become a naturalized citizen, so long as he was in the Army. However he holds his first papers & is trying to obtain his second but as all the ones who knew him are Army people & it requires residents to swear to his being here five years is again handicaped; as we have be here as residents only four years, although he has been in the Army so long; Would it be possible for your honor to assist in getting these second papers or to have the vacancy at Sherman Institute Cal. held open till he could obtain his Second papers, [for] & take the examination. Could the, examination be postponed? Mr. Burger was born in Germany, came to our United States, & shortly inlisted.Served twice in the Phillippines & also in Cuba And has tried twice to reinlist since discharged on dissability, once by special permission, but the Dr. rejected him both times. We have three small babies, & the Stork expected in two weeks. So if it is with in your power to place, Mr. Burger in a position as mentioned or other so he could provide. He is a good husband & father, of examplary habits. Would it be asking to great a favor if Mr Burger could speak to your Honor personal & more fully explain circumstances than I am able to do with pen. Thanking you many times & awaiting a reply. I remain most Respt Mrs. Charlie Burger 70 St. Mary's Ave. off Mission Street San Francisco [*If Mr Burger may [a] have a personal interview with your Honor Please Telephone. Mission 6250 will reach us*]Mr Burger also wrote the Old Soldiers home band of Los Angeles & Napa Co for admission of place in either band but both answers "No Vacancy" [and] has no trade or experience in other, than music, & when he seeks any position the first asked is experience, then turned away. The musicians also hold out for $100 initiation fee which we have not got & as I say are handicapped at every turn. Please return Army papers [*File Cannon*] [*[3-31-11]*] March The 31 1911 Govoner Roosevelt Dear sir i Have Bim imformed By my physsiom all Ladies in entitle to a pension under The new Law who in The mother of 10 children in Have 10 Little Boys and too Little girls all of whom is sick Here at Home Besides and afflicted Husband and alsoatumot on my self i Will more than appreciate your Kindness and Help towards my little ones please ans. soon and ablige a Friend Direct your mail to mrs A.J. cannon Jeffersonville Twiggs Co Ga R F D no H Jeffersonville Twiggs co GaExecutive Office State of Texas. Austin. 15 March 31, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir: Complying with my promise when you were here I hand you herewith copy of House Journal of February 20, 1911, which contains my message to the Legislature vetoing the Texarkana Charter Bill. You will find the beginning on page 913. In this connection I promised to furnish you the vote by which it passed: House Bill No. 81, being the Texarkana Charter, passed the House of Representatives on the 19th of January by a vote of 112 for it to naught against it. It passed the Senate January 25th by a vote of 29 for it to naught against it. Was returned from the Governor's Office to the House in which it originated for correction and the House again passed it by a vote of 86 to 26 on February 8th. It passed the Senate the second time on February 10th by a vote of 29 to naught. Was vetoed February 21st and a motion to pass the same over the veto was defeated by a vote of 59 for the motion to 62 against. Yours truly, O B Colquitt Governor obc-f-enc.Sutter Union High School Sutter, Cal., March 31, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Los Angeles, Cal. Dear Sir: We write to you asking that you will kindly give some pointers on the question of Recall of the Judiciary. This is for material in the Northern High School Athletic League Championship debate The question is: Resolved that the principle of Recall shall extend to the state judiciary. We have chosen the affirmative and any points you could give us would help. Hoping to hear from you soon we remain Yours truly Irwin Edison Farington Ray Emerson Hixson Address Irwin Farington Sutter, Cal. Box 17 [*Judiciary recall of Judges*]J. SLOAT FASSETT ELMIRA, N.Y. Personal. March 31st, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Office of The Outlook, New York City., My dear Roosevelt: I find on my return from a little trip through the South, a copy of a volume entitled "The New Nationalism," which contains, among other things, the Ossawatomie speech, with reference to which I had some correspondence with you some time ago. Please accept my best thanks for this kindly remembrance. It looks to me as though the Republican party is getting into a condition which is no better With best wishes and best greetings, Yours very truly, J. S. Fassett[[shorthand]] Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver, B. C. March 31st 1911 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco. Cal. Sir, I am the bearer of a letter of introduction to you from Lord Northcliffe which I hoped to be able to present in New York before sailing at the end of next month. I have just learned, however, from the newspapers that your arrangements will probably not be taking you East again before I sail, and I therefore address this to San Francisco in the hope that you may be able to give me some appointment on this side of the Continent. The papers announce that you will be in Tacoma and Seattle on the 6th and at Spokane on the 7th. It occurs to me that you may perhaps be able to find time to see me at one or other of those places or on the train between Seattle and Spokane. I need not say that I shall be most obliged should you find this possible. I am enclosing only a copy of Lord Northcliffe's letter as I fear that this may go astray. Should it reach you may I beg for a reply to the Empress Hotel, Victoria, B.C., where I shall be till April 4th? I am, Sir, Yours faithfully, Geo M Grigg [*Received Apr 10th*][*[For attachment see 3-31-11]*]Collier's THE NATIONAL WEEKLY 416 WEST 13TH STREET NEW YORK EDITORIAL ROOMS March 31st, 1911. My dear Colonel: Do you remember, some years ago, trying to find a quotation from George Meredith that you were unable to trace? I enclose notes from the source of it, and I hope you are having a very pleasant trip. Yours sincerely, Norman Hapgood [*[Hapgood]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. NH-GD (Enclosure)[*[For enc. see 3-31-11]*][ca 3 -31- 11] The Head of Brass When the head of Brass was firm in British shoulers God made a man! Cried all beholders. Crimson - footed like the stork, From great ruts of slaughter, Warriors of the Golden Torque, Cross the living water. First published in Once a Week, about 1860. Published with Modern Love, 1862 Not since reprinted in Meredith's poems except in the English Subscription edition, where it's in volume III of his poetry. I don't know about the American Subscription edition. May be found in Henley's Lyra Heroica, pp. 290-93. New York, Scribner, 1891. [*[Norman Hapgood]*][*[Enc. in Hapgood 3-31-11]*]Form No. 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. ---------INCORPORATED--------- 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 1461 Polk St. near Calif. - Tel. Sutter 4321 [[shorthand]] 18. SF AN. 36. 3 EX, Berkeley, Cal Mar 30, 1911. Col Theodore Roosevelt, 1942, Pacific Ave, Sanfran Cal. Local newspaper fighting mayor Hodghead refers to your commonwealth club endorsement of him thus "Colonel Roosevelt Joshes Mayor." Did you mean it that way reply will help us elect Hodghead and defeat socialist. Roy Harrison. Danforth, Editor Berkeley Independent 1015 AmEDITORIAL ROOMS TELEPHONE: 6535 BRYANT THE MOODS PUBLISHING COMPANY Twenty East Forty-second Street New York “THE INTERNATIONAL” Edited by B. Russell Herts and Richard le Gallienne. Established 1908 as “Moods” March 31, 1911. Mr. Theo. Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, City Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We are anxious to find out what the leaders of thought in American thinkabout divorce. We are therefore writing to twelve representative persons in science ethics, art, politics, and economics, for answers to the following four questions. These letters will be printed in a forthcoming number of THE INTERNATIONAL. 1. (a) Do you favor a uniform divorce law for all the States? (b) Do you think that a uniform divorce law should be rigid or liberal? 2. Would easy divorce tend to encourage marriage? 3. What objections are there to granting divorce without inquiry directly upon the application of either party? 4. Should alimony be given to a childless wife who has secured a divorce? Very truly yours, B R Herts[*[Hopkins]*] [*29*] Washington, D. C., March 31st, 1911. Dear Col. Roosevelt: Knowing the interest you take in everything pertaining to the welfare of Washington I am enclosing an application on behalf of the George Washington University for a share in the George Peabody fund which it is understood will soon be finally distributed, and I wish to add a word in explanation. The Columbian College was founded in 1821 and its name was changed a few years ago for the purpose of commemorating Washington's keen interest and constant efforts for the establishment of an institution of learning here. By an ill-advised attempt to expand it at once into a full blown University, made chiefly during the last decade its entire endowment amounting to about $350,000.00 has been lost, and it has been compelled to sell the building it occupied, and is now engaged in a struggle for existence, being dependent on tuition fees and contributions from time to time for running expenses. To meet the situation the President Admiral Stockton and one or two other teachers are giving their services, and salaries which have always been low, have been further reduced to a point at which it will be impossible to permanently retain the teaching force. The need of such an institution here is evidenced by the fact that in spite of the perturbed situation, there are now under instruction nearly 1200 students from all parts of thecountry, about 70 per cent of whom are working their own way. Let me call attention also to the fact that while there are unequalled facilities and material here for University purposes and numerous able men available, Washington is without wealth except such as belongs to a few winter residents who take little interest in local matters. There is another consideration which it appears to me should have weight. The George Washington University is the only nonsectarian institution at the Capital. If it goes under, the Roman Catholics who recognize the importance of the Capital as a strategic point in education, and are strengthening their hold here all the time will possess the entire field. During the last year the Board of Trustees has been entirely reorganized and I became a member of it solely because it seemed to me vital to this community and important to the whole country, that while not objecting to Catholic education we should have here the broadest and best opportunity for those who prefer that of a nonsectarian character. Hoping you may see your way to do something to help us, I am, Yours sincerely, Archibald Hopkins[*[For enc see 3-23-11]*]President- Hon. Henry P. Burdick, Tacoma. Vice-President- C. B. Kegley, Palouse Master Washington State Grange. Second Vice-President- L. C. Crow, Palouse, President Farmer's Union. Treasurer- Chas. R. Case. President State Federation of Labor, 1518 16th Ave. North, Seattle. Executive Secretary- Christopher W. Horr President Direct Primary League of Washington 4144 14th Avenue N. E. Executive Committee- Hon. Geo. F. Cotterill, Seattle; Prof. Henry B. Dewey, Olympia; Enoch E. Engdahl, Spokane; Hon. Lee A. Johnson, Sunnyside; Prof. Frank A. Laube, Tacoma; Hon. Henry A. McLean, Seattle; John W. Miller, Snohomish; Hon. Alex. Polson, Hoquiam; Emil N. Sternberg, Tacoma; Walter M. Thornton, Everett. The Direct Legislation League of the State of Washington 4144 14th AVENUE N. E., SEATTLE, Mar. 31, 1911. Vice-Presidents Hans Bugge Bellingham T. J. Coad Pasco A. D. Cross St. Andrews Geo. Darland Goldendale D. J. Davis Port Orchard J. L. Dumas Dayton Hon. J. A. Falconer Everett C. W. Frase Alpha Hon. Chas. E. Gaches LaConner U. D. Gnagey Pt. Townsend Wm. Goodyear Colfax F. A. Hazeltine So. Bend E. D. Houghland Republic Robt. W. Jamison Tacoma Hon. Reuben W. Jones Seattle Asael Larson Friday Harbor A. A. Linton Shelton Prof. W. D. Lyman Walla Walla Christopher McDonnell Coltville D. W. McNulty North Yakima L. L. Mullin Twisp G. M. Powell Neuskah Glenn N. Ranck Vancouver J. A. Strain Pomeroy John A. Swett Langley O. M. Thomason Wenatchee P. M. Troy Olympia F. H. Walker Spokane J. O. Wing Washougal J. G. Wolfe Almira Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Care Commercial Club, Seattle. Dear Colonel: Enclosed please find circular letter of Washington State Federation of Labor which gives a resume of Legislation passed in this State at the last session of our Legislature, this will show you that we are in the progressive column of the States and that we are working to the end that this shall be "A government of the people by the people for the people." With the best wishes and kindest regards to you, Sincerely yours, Christopher W. Horr Secretary.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM [*POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES*] The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT DELIVERY NO. COR. MARKET AND BATTERY STS. [*1244*] San Francisco Phones KEARNEY 1001 HOME C 2201 INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE 4-211 [*[3-31-11]*] 530 ChUf. 53 NL. Madison Wis Mar 31 11 Col. 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PRICE, MANAGER SELMA, CAL., March 31st 1911 T Rosavelt Dr Sir I read the papers an informed of all your travels policies and Speeches. banquet hobnobing with big buggs &c &c I left the east in 47 have assisted in building up the deserts, led the first colony that settled below the rosevelt dam site in 77 located an the Mesa lands where I now have children gran children and great gran children, one now fifteen years old living on the first qr section watered from that dam Wm Nelson locaton I am nam 81 years old you can find me making the best roads in California with a machine of my own inventionHOTEL GRIFFIN AMERICAN PLAN L. J. PRICE, MANAGER. SELMA, CAL. 191 with a team of eight horses the machine and myself I can do the work much better and cheeper that can be done with plow Harrow clod crusher grader and big Roller can do with. from 12 to 18 horses and 5 to 7 men a full road outfit costs about $1800.. eighteen hundred dollars my machine $800 eight hundred I Clare Co is using my machine succesfully very few officials patronise me because I am now a grafter Make Gov Johnson will give me a chance but I doubt it very much my machine and work can be seen about the 15 of April in this place Respetfly Daniel H JonesAddress Daniel [W?] Jones expert road maker Selma Fresno Co CalTELEPHONE OAKLAND 2554 2555 [*Our magnificent Chicago home.*] Bernarr Macfadden Healthatorium TREATMENTS FOR INVALIDS. Disease Cured Without Drugs TRAINING TO ADD STRENGTH TO THE STRONG LONDON BRANCH: CHESHAM BUCKS, ENGLAND ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO MAIN OFFICES: FORTY-SECOND STREET AND GRAND BOULEVARD CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 3---31st, 1911 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- It was a poignant regret with me that I have been in Chicago for two months on a sick leave, and consequently was not in Georgia on the occasion of your recent visit, to have the people of Gainesville give you an ovation. They would have been delighted to offer you public homage had there been any one to suggest it. For they love you as the greatest among all their countrymen, and are keeping faith with the things you stand for, as loyally as [wehn] when you were in the White House. But those "Stand pat" republican politicians would not suggest any honor to you today, for obvious reasons. I trust that I shall be in Gainesville when you pass through again, that proper honor may be done you. A little later in the spring I expect to be in New Your, and hope that you will grant me an audience on a patriotic matter that I am sure will appeal to your great heart. I send you across the miles unfaltering homage, shared by [millios] millions of your countrymen, north, south, east and west: for if the hope of men shall not be dimned, your policies must survive---if the republic lasts, they must [surbibe] survive! With ever increasing confidence, Believe me, Faithfully yours, Helen D. Longstreet Today I am leaving for my home in Georgia. Col. Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco, Cal. [[shorthand]] TELEPHONE BROADWAY 3788 CABLE ADDRESS: HAMMER, LOS ANGELES BEDFORD MCNEIL CODE FREDERICK J. H. MERRILL GEOLOGIST AND MINING ENGINEER 624 CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Los Angeles, California March 31, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I thank you very sincerely for your kind response to my request for your support in my candidacy. I do not know of anything you could have written which would give me more substantial support than the friendly note I have just received from you. I assume you have no objection to my using your letter in such ways as seem to my interest. With renewed expressions of gratitude for many acts of kindness, and with sincere admiration and respect, I remain, Very truly yours, F.J.H. Merrill Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, California.Lockport, N.Y., Mar. 31, 1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Are you in favor of TRIAL BY JURY? If not, would you be willing to state your reasons or send pamphlets or articles? Thanking you in advance for your trouble, I remain, Yours respectfully, Eric W. Myers, 168 Waterman St., Lockport, N. Y.[*[3-31-11]*] The Monitor OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO CHARLES PHILLIPS, EDITOR March 31, '11 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I send you herewith copies of The Monitor containing your letter regarding Catholics and the Y.M.C.A., as per your favor of March 25. Thanking you, and with heartfelt regards, I am, Sincerely yours, Charles Phillips Editor & Manager Hon. Theodore Roosevelt.3/31/11 My dear Mr. Harper: This is to introduce Mr. Dinmore of the California Wine Association. He wishes to talk with you concerning Col. Roosevelt's plans any courtesy you can show him I will appreciate. Yours truly Theodore Roosevelt. [*[Jr.]*]Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER Received at Pine & Montgomery Sts. Tel. Sutter 4321 a 327 po rg 49 NL Spokane, Wn., Mar 31,1911 [*2028*] Hon Theo Roosevelt, Care Dy San Francisco. Our arrangements contemplate meeting you at depot Spokane with Citizens Committee. Escort you to apartments at Davenports restaurant Saturday morning [at eight horseback ride] to Port-Wright three miles party of twenty. Return time to greet joint convention Inland Empire Teachers Association and Country Life delegates from four Northwestern states. 10 mins. R. L. Rutter 7:26 pm Form 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending stations for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters. sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission : nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions names above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER Received at Pine & Montgomery Sts., Tel. Sutter 4321 [*2031*] a 328 po rg 43 NL Spokane, Wn Mar 31, 1911 Hon. Theo Roosevelt, (Care By) San Francisco Continuation of programs: Sunday morning attend services at All Saints Episcopal Cathedral.....................At one o'clock extend greetings to brotherhood of First Presbyterian church. At one thirty luncheon at W.H. Cowles residence followed by automobile ride arriving at your apartments at five o'clock. R.L. Rutter 7:30 pmForm 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT Pine & Montgomery Sts. Tel. Sutter4321 a 333 po rg 49 NL [*2053*] Spokane, Wn., Mar. 31, 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt, (Care By) San Francisco continuation of program: Saturday Chamber of Commerce luncheon Davenports twelve thirty short parade in business district with boy scouts. Meet colored citizens in Turner Hall three thirty. Rest till dinner at my residence at six o'clock. Main address at public meeting in Armory under auspices of Spokane Progressive Republican League R.L. Rutter 7:41 pmCompliments of the Author 1./ MISS GEORGINA SCHUYLER March 31. '11 37 MADISON AVENUE MADISON SQUARE Berlin W., March 31st 1911 48 Bamberger Strasse. Dear Sir, you will kindly excuse that I take the liberty of addressing you these lines, but the idea I have is so that no European head will in all probability be willing to take it up -- The difference in noon between New York and San Francisco amounts to about 3 hours; if you take mirrors and fasten them at New York in a considerable heigh, so that neither clouds nor air can give a resistance worth mentioning, you will be able to make the day at Frisco three hours longer. Frisco has about 100 000 inhabitants and would be quite willing, I guess, to pay 1$ for every body of them yearly to have for three hours a day more sunlight, so saving a real lot for gas, parrafine oil, matches & so. That would be an income from one place only of one hundred thousand dollars a year. And the costs of the whole installation do not come up to that amount. Of course the mirrors must be moved by a clock work, so that at any moment the light is taking the right way. As the movements of the earth are every year the very same, it will not be difficult to arrange this. Before going further into the matter, I should like to know your opinion about it. I think that by going in for the idea and by becoming president of the company you will gain at least double the income that brought you the presidenceship of the U.S., and that for life time. I am convinced that my idea will make its way, now or later on; may I ask you to be very careful with it, for up to now you are the only one besides myself to know anything about the matter.- If I do not hear from you by return I think you will not go in for it and shall try to get somebody else. In the meantime, Dear Sir, believe me to be yours obediently Aug. SchulzeP. L. FLANIGAN, PRESIDENT DIX W. SMITH, VICE-PRESIDENT D. FORD SMITH. SECV.-TREASURER NEVADA REALITY AND FINANCE COMPANY ANDERSON BUILIDNG RENO, NEVADA March, 31st. 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Ave., San Francisco, Cal. Dear Col. Roosevelt, The program as arranged here is substantially as follows; Governor Oddie, Senator Flannigan and myself will meet you at a small town called Verdi, ten miles West of Reno. Arrive here at 9-55. The Cadet Band and Cadet Corps, the Reception Committee, The Spanish War Veterans and all other Veterans will act as escort to the University, where it is arranged for you to give an informal talk to the Students and after that is over, you will be escorted by the same outfit to the barbecue which will be given in front of the Riverside Hotel in the park at 12 O'clock. They are making extensive preparations for the barbecue, here will be the great crowd of people gathered and it will partake of a general reception after which you can retire to your apartments which have been reserved for you at the Hotel nearby, until 2-30 when you will deliver your address upon, "Nevada, A Progressive State". After that is over, you can have the time to yourself at your rooms until 6-30 when Senator Flanigan will take you to his home for the luncheon to be tendered you, and will be absolutely informal, and limited to the nine guests as reqested by you. The guests, as per your wishes are as follows; Governor Oddie; Chief Justice Norcross; Bishop Robinson; Rev. Dr. Adams; Senator Flanigan; Father Tubman; Frank M. Lee;P. L. FLANIGAN, PRESIDENT DIX W. SMITH, VICE-PRESIDENT D. FORD SMITH, SECV-TREASURER NEVADA REALITY AND FINANCE COMPANY ANDERSON BUILDING RENO, NEVADA Col. Theodore Roosevelt, #2 Rev. Dr. Stubbs and myself. After the luncheon return to your apartments at the Hotal until your train leaves for the West at 12-43. No Newspaper men, pursuant to your request, will be present and all the guests heartily in favor of progression, so that there will be nothing to prohibit free expression of opinion. The Reception Committee embraces all clases and conditions of men, representatives of Organized Labor are prominent on the Committee, and we also put upon the Committee a representative colored man on this City. Also representative Italian and Basques. The Basques are very substantial people and engaged largely in sheep industry, they are from the Pyrinees Mountains and many of them have acquired wealth in this State. A fine Court House, costing nearly $200,000.00 is almost completed, it was expected to have the same dedicated on Monday, but could not quite finish it, the platform from which you will address the people is made from the steps of this Court House and you will be facing the Carnegie Library and the new Y.M.C.A. building now in course of erection. I asked Governor Oddie to send you a letter concerning his measures and I sincerely trust you will back him up in your address. It will be Reno's greatest day on Monday next, and if the weather is pleasant, the largest crowd ever in Reno will be here to greet you.P. L. FLANIGAN, PRESIDENT DIX W. SMITH, VICE-PRESIDENT D. FORD SMITH, SECY-TREASURER NEVADA REALTY AND FINANCE COMPANY ANDERSON BUILDING RENO, NEVADA Col. Theodore Roosevelt,#3 This is the home of Col. Maxson, he was for many years the Secretary of the Irrigation Congress, poor old fellow, he is down and out. I wish you might speak a word for him in your address. The Y.M.C.A. cost $117,000.00 and the money therefor was raised in 10 days. The Catholics contributed very largely toward its erection. Senator Flanigan did not endow the Y.M.C.A. but his subscription was among the largest, and he was Chairman at the Banquet and the Booster for the whole concern. One thing I notice that will greatly please you, that the man who were very conservative when the matter was first mentioned of your coming here, and you will know why, are now among the most enthusiastic workers that we have. Another thing, I might tell you, after leaving you on Tuesday, I talked with several prominent Democrats in San Francisco who are friends of mine and they said, "Teddy won all our hearts at the Banquet last night, that among the guests including myself were men who did not believe in his policies, to day we are all Roosevelt men." If the above program is not to your liking or any part of it, will you kindly notify me. Heres hoping we have a big day on Monday. Very sincerely Yours, Dx. W. Smith P L. Flanegan Dict. D.W.S.[*[FOR ENCL SEE 3-31-11]*]Berkeley, March 31/11 2111 Virginia St. Col Theodoer Roosevelt 1942 - Pacific Ave San Francisco "The Zeal of Thine House hath Swallowed me up" How about this one? A little girl was, with her parents, a regular attendant at an Episcopal Church, Each Sunday morning she had heard the minister read the service, including the commandments andand asked what made the little girl think that he would not? "Why mama" she said "Dont you know he stands up there every morning and says we shant lie and do a lot of things and then says, talking real fast, Thou shalt not (come in to the Darkery) comit Adultery L. A. Stroebele 2111 Virginia St. Berkeley Cal had seen the processional come out of a particularly dark passage at the side of the Chancel Her efforts to understand what she saw, including the dark passage and to interpret what the minister said were not entirely satisfactory even to herself and looking for "further light" she asked her mother, Why wont the minister let any body go in where the choir boys come out? Her mother, in surprise, replied that he would;[*[Sturges]*] [*1*] LABURNUMS CHELTEN HILLS (WYNCOTE P.O.) MONTGOMERY CO. PA. 31st May 1911 My dear Colonel Roosevelt Corinne is the reason of this letter, for she once told me that you had given her & Fanny Parsons a course of American History, & that that you knew more about the subject than anyone else! -- Consequently I am coming to you with a request & advice. — My little daughter Rita, whom Corinne, in the kindness of her heart askedasked to come to tea to meet you, -- is at the age to be very much thrilled over our Civil War, & has just been paying a visit down at Warrenton, Va -- I unfortunately, am woefully ignorant of anything but the main facts, -- & if you will tell me the best books to give her to read, I shall be more grateful to you than words can say. -- Please forgive my asking you to answer this, in yr busy life, and believe me Very sincerely yrs -- Marion SturgisTELEPHONE SOUTH 4546 TRANSIENT AND PERMANENT The Tropical Garden Apartments and Rooms RATES $12.00 TO $20.00 A MONTH 1901-3-5-7 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE (CORNER WASHINGTON STREET) WHY NOT HAVE THE BEST? IT COSTS NO MORE! The Most Unique of Any Place in the United States. Newly and Handsomely Furnished with Shower and Tub Baths, Hot and Cold Water in Every Room. Rooms Open into Patio and Tropical Garden with its Fruits, Flowers, Plants, and Fountains. Outside Sleeping Rooms if Desired. Valet Service. Meals Served in Rooms or Patio at a Nominal Price. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Mch. 31 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt San Francisco Cal My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: One of your old admiring friends was glad to hear your words of patriotism -- An incentive to all of us from the rostrums of the Auditorium Blg. There is no necessity to state where California Stands and none where I stand. God speed you. Very truly yours Edward J. Sullivan GRAND AVENUE CARS TO DOOR, MAIN ST., JEFFERSON ST., WASHINGTON ST., UNIVERSITY AND W. ADAMS ST. CARS PASS WITHIN ONE TO TWO BLOCKS [FOR ENCL SEE 3-31-11]CYRUS SMITH, Secretary IRWIN, PA. EDWARD B. SWEENY, President GREENSBURG, PA. JAS. M. REED, Treasurer GREENSBURG, PA. [*(1)*] Westmoreland County Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Association HEADQUARTERS, GREENSBURG, PA. JACOB A. MURDOCK, 1ST V. P., Ligonier, Pa. ROBERT S. ELLIOTT, 2nd V. P., New Florence Pa. JOHN STEPHENSON, 3rd V. P., Mt. Pleasant, Pa. I. J. HOFFMAN, 4th V. P., New Alexandria, Pa. NICHOLAS LONG, Ass't. Sec'y., New Stanton, Pa. REV. J. H. PERSHING, D. D., Chaplain, Greensburg, Pa. Mar. 31st/11. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My Dear Sir & Comrad:— About the 10th of Sep. 1910, I wrote you with reference to the possibility of having you speak at the annual meeting of our association. On the 20th of Sept. you replied in effect as follows: "I wish I could accept but it is a simple impossibility" etc., etc. At that writing the whole country was in the turmoil of the autumnal elections. Both, Penna and New York were rent in sunder by the dissertions within the dormant party. Your personal interest in the final outcome in the November elections was doubtless far too great to date yourself so far ahead with any certainty of makeing good; hence, your charistic reply which at the time wasCYRUS SMITH, Secretary IRWIN, PA. EDWARD B. SWEENY, President GREENSBURG, PA. JAS. M. REED, Treasurer GREENSBURG, PA. [*(2)*] Westmoreland County Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Association HEADQUARTERS, GREENSBURG, PA. JACOB A. MURDOCK, 1ST V. P., Ligonier, Pa. ROBERT S. ELLIOTT, 2nd V. P., New Florence Pa. JOHN STEPHENSON, 3rd V. P., Mt. Pleasant, Pa. I. J. HOFFMAN, 4th V. P., New Alexandria, Pa. NICHOLAS LONG, Ass't. Sec'y., New Stanton, Pa. REV. J. H. PERSHING, D. D., Chaplain, Greensburg, Pa. your only alternative. Since that time elections are all over and under the economy of our American institutions [of] at rest for the time being. By the Association of which I am president it is made my duty for a second time to write you insisting that you favor our historic city with your presence and that you become the guest for only the fraction of a day of our Veteran Association. In my former letter I emphasized the leading points for your consideration in considering our city as a point of historic interest to you from many view points:- 1st, Ancestral history, 2d Civil War History, 3d The famous headquarters of the Tenth Penna Regt - well and favorably known as "The Fighting Tenth" which was the only Penna reg't to see active service in the Phillipean Islands. If all previous history has failed to place our county and city effectually on the map, the current issueCYRUS SMITH, Secretary IRWIN, PA. EDWARD B. SWEENY, President JAS. M. REED, Treasurer GREENSBURG, PA. [*(3)*] Westmoreland County Soldiers and Sailors Veteran Association HEADQUARTERS, GREENSBURG, PA. JACOB A. MURDOCK, 1st V. P., Ligonier, Pa. ROBERT S. ELLIOTT, 2nd V. P., New Florence, Pa. JOHN STEPHENSON, 3rd V. P., Pleasant, Pa. I. J. HOFFMAN, 4th V. P., New Alexandria, Pa. NICOLAS LONG, Ass't. Sec'y., New Stanton, Pa. REV. J. H. PERSHING, D.D., Chaplain, Greensburg, Pa. of Colliers (Apr. 1st) has quite abundantly made good the lacking points of interest. I may say that this will include the most excellent historical work by Theodore Roosevelt:—"The Winning of the West," To the point:— At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee of our Association arranged for our annual meeting [will] to be held at Oakford Park— a Summer Play gound. just outside our city limits on [Wednesda] Thursday Aug 24th next. Will it not be possible for you to spend a part of the day with us? Can you not date us in with any other possible traveling tour you may now have in hand? We earnestly beg of you to take our case up; state terms and and conditions, which we agree shall be satisfactorily met. Awaiting Your Reply, I have the honor to subscribe in name. Edward B. Sweeny, Pres.WALTERS SURGICAL COMPANY 393 SUTTER STREET PHONES - DOUGLAS 4017 HOME C 5651 MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS HOSPITAL FURNITUE, STERILIZERS, LABORATORY AND SICK ROOM SUPPLIES STATIONARY AND PORTABLE X-RAY COILS ELECTRO-MEDICAL APPARATUS ARTIFICIAL LIMBS AND ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCES SAN FRANCISCO, March 31st, 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir: - The undersigned having had the great pleasure of hearing you lecture on important public matters desires to express his grateful appreciation of the great work you are doing. If when "passing from labor to refreshment" youwould find time to glance over the pages of the book "Changing World" sent herewith I am sure you will find much that you will enjoy. With heartfelt good wishes, Very sincerely yours, H.J. WaltersCANADA WEST MONTHLY Herbert Vanderhoof Editor EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT WINNIPEG United States Branch Office Marquette Building, Chicago March thirty-first Nineteen Hundred and eleven. Dear Mr. Wardrop:- Your note of March 22nd has caught up with me here at Chicago. I discovered that I did not enclose copy of the letter, but forwarded it to the same address on the following day. I trust you have received it, and will forward it to Colonel Roosevelt. Faithfully yours, Cy Warman Mr. George D. Wardrop, Assistant Secretary, c/o The Outlook 287 Fourth Ave, New York.[*[3-31-11]*] SAN FRANCISCO GREETS EAGLEDOM 1911 SESSION AUGUST 21 TO 28 1911 Grand Aerie Committee, F.O.E JAMES F. CHEETHAM - CHAIRMAN JOHN L. HERGET - VICE-CHAIRMAN MARTIN F. WELCH - SECRETARY J. J. CUSACK - TREASURER THOMAS G. RILEY - SERGEANT-AT-ARMS HEADQUARTERS ST. FRANCIS HOTEL Room 416 San Francisco, Cal., March 31st, 191__ [[shorthand]] PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL 1915 EXPOSITION Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Avenue. San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir and Brother: - The Fraternal Order of Eagles is to hold its next Grand Aerie Session in San Francisco next August. It will be the largest convention ever held here, and the biggest fraternal gathering ever held on the Pacific Coast. An able committee is undertaking to raise $75,000 for the entertainment of the 100,000 of their Brothers who will flock here. It is their intention to raise as much of this sum as possible by their own efforts so that the merchants will not be assessed too heavily. A musical farce and travesty has been written for production on April 26 - 30, and it is expected that more than $5,000 will be netted by this means. The salient characteristics of the big local men are to be mildly and inoffensively satirized in this play by actors made up to resemble them. Of course no man in the United States is as well know as yourself and so as a matter of course the "Return from the African Lion Hunt" is on the program. I have been honored by being chosen as the actor who will impersonate you, and, assuring you that there will be nothing offensive to you in my characterization, I take this opportunity to ask your permission. As I understand you are a member of Cheyenne Aerie of this Order, you will no doubt enter into the spirit of the performance and the motive back of it. I trust that you will find time to attend the forthcoming Grand Aerie Session and assure you that we will-2-T. R. be proud to honor you as our guest at that time. Yours in L. T. J. and E., M. F. Welch Secretary, 1911 Grand Aerie CommitteeTHE HONORABLE WM. H. TAFT, Honorary President COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Honorary Vice-President ERNEST THOMPSON SETON, Chief Scout DANIEL CARTER BEARD, National Scout Commissioner ADJ.-GEN. WM. VERBECK, National Scout Commissioner COL. PETER S. BOMUS, National Scout Commissioner BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS THE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING 200 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Gramercy 545 JAMES E. WEST Executive Secretary GEORGE D. PRATT Treasurer PARTIAL LIST OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL Charles Conrad Abbott Daniel Carter Beard Ernest P. Bicknell Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte W. D. Boyce Col. Peter S. Bomus Roeliff Brinkerhoff Elmer E. Brown Dr. Richard C. Cabot Thomas Chew Ernest K. Coulter George S. Davis Admiral George Dewey William C. Demorest B. L. Dulaney Gen. T. C. Du Pont Griffith Ogden Ellis Hon. John J. Esch Hon. Homer Folks William Byron Forbush Dr. George J. Fisher Hamlin Garland Hon. James R. Garfield Hon. Robert Garrett William H. Gay S. R. Guggenheim Luther H. Gulick, M.D. G. Stanley Hall Lee F. Hanmer George W. Hinckley John Sherman Hoyt Prof. Jeremiah W. Jenks David Starr Jordan Judge Henry K. Klamroth Charles R. Lamb Joseph Lee Colin H. Livingstone Judge Ben B. Lindsey Hon. Frank O. Lowden Hon. Nicholas Longworth Hon. Lee McClung J. Horace McFarland Hon. William B. McKinley Milton A. McRae Frank L. Masseck William H. Maxwell Arthur C. Moses William D. Murray Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst Hon. Gifford Pinchot Perry E. Powell George D. Pratt Frank Presbrey Jacob A. Riis E. M. Robinson Col. Theodore Roosevelt Ernest Thompson Seton Oliver J. Sands Mortimer L. Schiff Charles Scribner George Otis Smith Lorillard Spencer, Jr. Isidor Straus Hon. Oscar S. Straus Hon. William H. Taft Seth Sprague Terry Adj.-Gen. William Verbeck Henry van Dyke, D.D. Lucien T. Warner Richard B. Watrous Gen. George W. Wingate John Wanamaker Benjamin Ide Wheeler Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood Dr. Walter Wyman March 31, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt;- Your attention is especially invited to the last weekly news letter herewith. Please read the item about "The Good Turn Daily". When you realize that 500,000 boys are making it a rule to do a good turn daily, you can appreciate one of the tremendous benefits this Movement is going to be to our country. These bulletins have been sent you each week in order that you may, as a member of the National Council, be kept informed of our progress. You doubtless read of the successful meeting of the Council at Washington and of our efforts to thoroughly Americanize the Movement. Various Committees are at work, as a result of the Washington meeting, on a permanent plan of organization, uniforms, equipment, etc. Please also find herewith a copy of a reprint from "The Saturday Evening Post"; the last two pages give material which you can probably use to advantage in interesting others in our Movement. Additional copies of this pamphlet may be secured upon request. Pending the developing of a permanent plan of organization which will necessarily take considerable time, the Executive Board has decided to organize a large Finance Committee representing all parts of the country. It is estimated that $40,000. will be required for the expense at National Headquarters for the first year. Already $20,000. has been secured, $19,000. of this coming entirely from New York City. It is very much hoped that the greater portion, if not all of the balance needed can be secured in amounts of $100. or more from wealthy men and women throughout the United States.THE HONORABLE WM. H. TAFT, Honorary President COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Honorary Vice-President ERNEST THOMPSON SETON, Chief Scout DANIEL CARTER BEARD, National Scout Commissioner ADJ.-GEN. WM. VERBECK, National Scout Commissioner COL. PETER S. BOMUS, Scout Commissioner BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS THE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING 200 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY Telephone Gramercy 545 JAMES E. WEST Executive Secretary GEORGE D. PRATT Treasurer PARTIAL LIST OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL Charles Conrad Abbott Daniel Carter Beard Ernest P. Bicknell Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte W. D. Boyce Col. Peter S. Bomus Roelief Brinkerhoff Elmer E. Brown Dr. Richard C. Cabot Thomas Chew Ernest K. Coulter George S. Davis Admiral George Dewey William C. Demorest B. L. Dulaney Gen. T. C. Du Pont Griffith Ogden Ellis Hon. John J. Each Hon. Homer Folks William Byron Forbush Dr. George J. Fisher Hamlin Garland Hon. James R. Garfield Hon. Robert Garrett William H. Gay S. R. Guggenheim Luther H. Gulick, M.D. G. Stanley Hall Lee F. Hanmer George W. Hinckley John Sherman Hoyt Prof. Jeremiah W. Jenks David Starr Jordon Judge Henry K Klamroth Charles R. Lamb Joseph Lee Colin H. Livingstone Judge Ben B. Lindsey Hon. Frank O. Lowden Hon. Nicholas Longworth Hon. Lee McClung J. Horace McFarland Hon. Wm. B. McKinley Milton A. McRae Frank L. Masseck William H. Maxwell Arthur C. Moses William D. Murray Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst Hon. Clifford Pinchot Perry E. Powell George D. Pratt Frank Presbrey Jacob A. Riis E/ M/ Robinson Col. Theodore Roosevelt Ernest Thompson Seton Oliver J. Sands Mortimer L. Schiff Charles Scribner George Otis Smith Lorillard Spencer, Jr. Isidor Straus Hon. Oscar S. Strauss Hon. William H. Taft Seth Sprague Terry Adj.-Gen. William Verbeck Henry van Dyke, D.D. Lucien T. Warner Richard B. Watrous Gen. George W. Wingate John Wanamaker Benjamin Ide Wheeler Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood Dr. Walter Wyman -2- I have been directed to request you, as a member of the National Council to suggest the names of one or more men for membership on this large Finance Committee; also to request you to submit any suggestion with reference to the plan for securing the money needed and to assure you that we will be glad to have your criticism or comments upon any phase of the Movement. Trusting to hear from you at an early date, I am, Very sincerely yours, James E. West Executive Secretary. JEW:TUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Berkeley, March 31, 1911. My dear Roosevelt: May I remind you to see William L. Finley while you are in Portland. He is a graduate of the University of California who has done a great deal in the study of wild fowl. His wild bird photographs I think you have seen. At present he is a member of the Oregon State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners. I am writing him telling him that he should call upon you. Very faithfully yours, Benj. I. Wheeler Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco.WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF WASHINGTON, D.C. [*Personal.*] March 31st, 1911. Dear Theodore: Your telegram of the 29th, relative to Second Lieutenant Fletcher, 8th Infantry, just received. I have directed that the papers in his case be brought to me as soon as they come in. It appears that he has a tuberculos disease of the knee joint, and the surgeon reports that his condition is such he will not, in all probability, be again fit for service. We are, however, trying to hold up unnecessary retirements, and this matter will receive careful attention. With kindest regards Very sincerely yours, Leonard Wood Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. [*Wood*][*[Young]*] 131 East Eighth, Leadville, Colo. March 31, 1911 The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill. My dear Sir: On April fourteenth the 
Salida and Leadville High Schools are going to debate the question, "Resolved, That American cities with a population of over twenty-thousand should adopt the 'Commission' form of government”.knowing that you are continually in touch with the live governmental problems of today, and as I am one of the debators on the affirmative side, I wish to have you give me your personal opinion regarding the adoption of such a plan. Please reply as soon as possible. Yours sincerely W A Young Jr.ROYALTY STATEMENT. THE CENTURY CO. Renders to M Hon Theodore Roosevelt The following account of sales from Oct 1, 1910 to Mar 31, 1911 BOOK | NUMBER SOLD | ROYALTY OF | AMOUNT Great West Stories | 893 | 06 | 53.58 Hero Tales | 617 | 11 1/4 | 69.41 Ranch Life | 128 | 25 | 32 Strenuous Life | 55 | 15 | 8.25 163.24 PAYABLE[*attached to Grigg - Mar 31, 1911*] Mr. Edward W. M. Grigg 10 Buckingham Palace Garden S.W. Oxford & Cambridge Club[*[ENCL IN SULLIVAN 3-31-11]*]THE ORIGINAL ROOSEVELT MAN. Every now and again some person claims the distinction of being the "original Roosevelt man" and it is well to have this historical fact settled beyond all question of doubt. It has never been satisfactorily settled as to who was the "original Lincoln man," but the following facts will conclusively prove that Edward J. Sullivan of Los Angeles and who is well known in San Diego can claim the honor and distinction of being the "original Roosevelt man." In August, 1895, at a public banquet in New York, Mr. Sullivan made the following speech: "Gentlemen: I know many of you here this evening will not agree with me when I say that the coming leader of this state is Theodore Roosevelt of New York. He is honest, fearless and the inveterate foe of bigotry and intolerance. He has all the characteristic elements which go to constitute a great leader of men. I will go further and say I believe not alone will he become the leader of our party in the state, but I am convinced that a demand will arise from all parts of the country for him, and out party will make him our standard bearer for President. You cannot keep such a man down. He has the ability, courage and manhood to force his attentions on the progressive element and the young men of the country will rally to his support. "We who know him, love him, trust him and have implicit confidence in him. Today I nominate the future candidate for the Presidency of the United States, the fearless leader and loyal friend, Theodore Roosevelt of New York.." Five years later Mr. Sullivan repeated his confidence and opinions to Mr. Roosevelt in the executive chamber at Albany, N. Y., and on the occasion of his election to the vice-presidency in 1900 he wired him as follows: "My congratulations are hearty and sincere. I nominate you as the next President in 1904." The foregoing words seem prophetic. Mr. Sullivan stumped several states for Mr. Roosevelt; wrote numerous articles to the newspapers and magazine and contributed largely to the expenses of that campaign. When Mr. Roosevelt was elected to the presidency he appointed Mr. Sullivan in the diplomatic service, which position he filled with great honor great honor to himself and performed lasting services to the commerce of this nation. In his travels through Europe, Turkey and Russia he was the recipient of numerous popular manifestations from the governments of those nations, and was banquetted by chambers of commenrce and public bodies. On his departure from Turkey he was accorded the most popular demonstration ever given an American public official. For close on twenty years he has enjoyed the warm confidence of Mr. Roosevelt, and also Presidents Harrison, McKinley and Taft. He was a warm friend of James G. Blaine, and wrote a history of his life, entitled "Blaine as an American and a Statesman." Other notable articles he wrote: "Protection vs. Free Trade," "The Relative Rights of Capital and Labor," "The Places I Visited and the People I met," "Rambles Through the British Isles," "Here and There Through Europe," "Ireland's Right to Self-government," "The Story of Our Economic Laws," "The Flag I Have Not Seen in Foreign Ports."[*[3-31-11]*] PRESIDENT'S DINNER The Camp-Fire Club of America HOTEL ASTOR FRIDAY EVENING MARCH 31st, 1911Announcement As only members of the club will be present at this dinner, it will be a great opportunity to get together and get acquainted. The announced addresses have all been made purposely short so that we can have a number of five-minute talks by as many members as possible. We want to make this dinner the brightest, snappiest, most informal and pleasantest of the year. No dress clothes, if you please. Reception at 6.30 P.M. Dinner at 7 P.M. sharp. Programme Toastmaster, Bayard Dominick, Jr. Election of five members of Board of Governors to serve three years. Farewell Address by retiring President. "Travel in the Andes" - - - - Edgar B. Bronson. Moving Pictures of Big Game in Africa James L. Clark. "Dangers the Hunter Encounters in the Tropics" Dr. Louis L. Seaman. Five Minute Talks by Members. DINNER COMMITTEE John C. Eames. Geo. D. Pratt. L C. Ivory. Ottomar H. Van Norden. Henry A. Caesar, Chairman. [*[Arthur F Rice]*]CAMP-FIRE CLUB New York ... 1911. Dear Sir: I will ... attend the President's Dinner of the Camp-Fire Club at the Hotel Astor, Friday, March 31st, 1911. Very truly yours ... Member.[*[ENCL IN RICE 3-31-11]*] [*File*] U.S. POSTAL CARD ONE CENT MCKINLEY THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Mr. ARTHUR F. RICE, Secretary Camp-Fire Club of America, 23rd Street and Broadway, NEW YORK. FLATIRON BUILDING.[*[ENCL IN SMITH 3-31-11]*]PAGE FOUR ===== Reno Evening Gazette Published by the Reno Gazette Publishing Company Offices: Gazette Building, Center St. Reno, Nevada Terms of Subscription Six month, by mail........ $3 00 One month, by mail...... 50 One month, by carrier....... 65 Reward A reward of ten dollars will be paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons stealing the Gazette from the premises of a subscriber. ----- Entered at the postoffice at Reno, Nevada, as second-class matter. ~~~~~ ODDIE'S VETOES --- "He did this and that for political reasons;" "he was trying to do a little politics;" "he was actuated by his ambition to build up a political machine" -- day in and day out, on every subject that arises, a portion of the Democratic press of this state gives tongue to such idiotic cries as these, whenever Governor Oddie takes any action, official or otherwise. Possibly it believes that in this way it can influence public opinion, but after a while it will find that it will take something more than hue and cry to convince the people of Nevada that Tasker L. Oddie is using his power as a petty politician would use it. Only a few days ago this same tumult was raised in connection with the appointment of the committee that is to have charge of Roosevelt Day in Reno, and the newspaper that uttered it was soundly rebuked in a public meeting the following evening by one of the best known Democrats in this city. Governor Oddie has had many difficult problems to solve, many hard situations to meet. He was confronted by a Democratic senate which was swayed by politicians of the Tallman stripe, who were more bent upon "putting the governor in a hole" than they were upon working for the state's welfare. The assembly, in its closing days, was virtually Democratic, owing to the desertion of men who had been elected by Republican votes. But in the face of these trying conditions, despite the maneuvering of his political opponents, Governor Oddie has shown himself to be a strong, capable executive, willing to dare an outcry when he believed a certain action to be right, steadfast in his regard for the state's best interests. His veto of the free text book bill has been met with an angry shout in certain quarters, but there are few conservative citizens who do not believe his reasons for vetoing the bill were good. In regard to the bounty on sugar beets, there is no one but knows that Governor Oddie is wrapped up, heart and soul, in the agricultural development of Nevada, but the legal advice he received showed that the bill was clearly unconstitutional, and he had no other course to take, even though he greatly desired to see some substantial aid extended this industry which has such great possibilities. No one can read his veto of the act amending the law as to the determination of not earnings of {{column break}} and that it was because of that that he vetoes the bill. When it is known that both Lieutenant Governor Ross and Secretary of State Brodigan, who constituted the other members of the appointive board, had agreed to allow the governor to name the entire commission it can be seen that this cry is only a par with the many others of the same nature that have been raised. Governor Oddie enjoys the love and confidence of the people of Nevada as has no other executive in many a long day. He is facing his duties up there in Carson like a man, impelled in every act by an affection for the state that is exceeded by no man's, and strong with a courage that is willing to face the outcries of his political enemies when he feels that he is acting for the best interests of the whole people, regardless of poltics. He is proving every day that he is statured to his task.In regard to the bounty on sugar beets, there is no one but knows that Governor Oddie is wrapped up, heart and soul, in the agricultural development of Nevada, but the legal advice he received showed that the bill was clearly unconstitutional, and he had no other course to take, even though he greatly desired to see some substantial aid extended this industry which has such great possibilities. No one can read his veto of the act amending the law as to the determination of net earnings of mining companies without realizing that he had at heart the interests of the people and not of the "interests" when he withheld his signature from that bill. It took courage to veto the Panama- Pacific exposition bill, but the governor was compelled to set his face against a popular demand and consider the best interests of the state. Most of the people of the state are familiar with the condition of the state's finances. At the last minute the Democratic senate killed the bill creating a home for the juvenile delinquents of the state, one of the very best measures introduced in the last legislature. The reason given was that the state could not afford, with treasury in its present depleted state, to make such an appropriation, even though the bill was one which struck at the very root of the general welfare inasmush as it made provision for making good citizens out of youths who probably otherwise would lead a life of crime. Governor Oddie vetoed the exposition bill because he did not wish to plunge the state into an obligation which it would be difficult to meet. He is charged by this same noisy section of the Democratic press with being piqued and angered because he could not name the board and that it was because of that that he vetoed the bill. When it is known that both Lieutenant Governor Ross and Secretary of State Brodigan, who constituted the other members of the appointive board, had agreed to allow the Governor to name the entire commission it can be seen that this [cry?] is only on a par with the many others of the same nature that have been raised. Governor Oddie enjoys the love and confidence of the people of Nevada as has no other executive in many a long day. He is facing his duties up there in Carson like a man, impelled in every act by an affection for the state that is exceeded by no man's, and strong with a courage that is willing to face the outcries of his political enemies when he feels that he is acting for the best interests of the whole people, regardless of politics. He is proving every day that he is statured to his task.[Mar. 1911] Look not mournfully into the past,. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future Without fear and with a manly heart. Longfellow, from the German EDWARD E. BRITTON For Private Distribution to a Few Friends [[shorthand]][*To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt from Edward E. Britton At 106 Wall St New York, March, 1911.*] EDWARD E. BRITTON Brooklyn - New York February, 1911[Prepared originally for the files of the Commercial Agencies of the Broadstreet Co. and R. G. Dun & Co., at their suggestion, September, 1908.] EDWARD E. BRITTON An Autobiographical Sketch I cannot conceive of any justification whatever for an autobiographical sketch of a man's career, except in the event of a calamity, such as a serious charge affecting his character. That is my case. I submit the following to the many loyal friends who have called upon me, written me or grasped my hand silently in passing, all expressive of human sympathy for misfortune which springs from the good red blood which flows in the veins of most men, and is so encouraging to him who finds rocks in his road. Having previously attended the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and a boarding school in Berkshire County, Mass., in the summer of 1874 I returned from abroad, where I had passed a couple of years or more at schools in Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, and in Geneva, Switzerland, traveling meanwhile in England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy. The first school, at Frankfort, was selected by Edgar M. Cullen, then associated with my father, Winchester Britton, District Attorney of Kings County, and now Chief Justice of the Court [3]of Appeals, New York State, in whose charge my elder brother and I had left home. Entering in the fall the class of '78, Union College, Schenectady, N. Y. (where my father had graduated in 1849), I found it impossible to keep up with my class, owing to insufficient preparation, common school studies abroad having been in the French and German languages, and to my youth (15 years of age), I left college at the end of the first year, 1875, in the fall entering the office of W. R. Grace & Co., then at 66 Pine Street, New York City, with houses in San Francisco, California, and in Peru and Chile, South America, and with business also in Central America, Brazil and the Argentine. Commencing as the junior of the office, but with the personal favor and opportunities for insight into the business operations afforded by Mr. Wm. R. Grace, who was a client of my father, I filled successively every position in the office, including bookkeeping and accounting, cashier, buying and shipping, covering experience in domestic office routine, South American and London and Paris exchange, chartering, loading and discharging of sail and steam vessels, ship accounts, purchase and shipment of American products and manufactures, imports and sale of South American products; including shipments in disguised form of quantities [4] of war material to Peru for the war with Chile, 1878; entertainment of high South American government officials visiting New York; acting as private secretary to Mr. Grace at the Democratic National Convention, Cincinnati, 1880, and during his canvass and election as Mayor of New York, the same year. During this time I sought to improve my education by home studies of common school branches, the text books of the U. S. Military Academy, West Point, and the Spanish language, which I had studied privately while at school abroad and supplemented by copying, translating and conversation in the office. About this time I became Treasurer and Director of the Export Lumber Co., Ltd., with yards at New York, Montreal, Portland, Me., and Tonawanda, N. Y., large handlers of cargo lots of Canadian and Michigan white pine, spruce, and yellow pine from Georgia and Florida ports; controlled by W. R. Grace & Co.; also Director of the Kings Co. Central R. R. (afterward merged with the Brighton Beach), and the projected roads--Brooklyn, Flatbush and Rockaway Beach and the Midwout, Amersfort and Coney Island. I also entered into a knowledge of the business of clients of my father, such as Austin Corbin, Roscoe Conkling and others, which interested me. [5]In 1881 two interests attracted me as new and promising; one, electric lighting; the other, the Panama Canal. Charles R. Flint, junior partner of W. R. Grace & Co., was President and exploiting the U. S. Electric Lighting Co. (Weston and Maxim patents). We had shipped a lot of portable houses to the Isthmus for Moses A. and Henry B. Slaven, the first a small contractor, the other, a druggist of San Francisco. I wanted to strike out for myself and take my chances in the world, unsupported except by individual resources. At this time the Slavens had taken over from a man named Hearne, of San Francisco, a contract given him by Ferdinand de Lesseps, his old friend, when visiting California, for excavating six million cubic meters of the Panama Canal, based on Chinese (Coolie) labor. The Slavens came on here to get rates from the Pacific Mail S. S. Co. for coolies from China to Panama, which I negotiated for them. We became friendly. On their return to San Francisco the plans for a huge endless chain bucket dredge came to them and in turn were sent to me for estimates. They then came on here and organized the American Contracting & Dredging Co., stock $2,200,000, engaging me to seek capital. It was difficult. The money for the canal had to come from France, not yet raised and the work to be done on the Isthmus, then a terra incognita to most people here. 6 Finally there became interested Wm. R. Grace, Eugene Kelly, of Eugene Kelly & Co., bankers, Henry B. Laidlaw, of the Nevada Bank of San Francisco, the Stevens', of Hoboken, Joseph J. O'Donohue, coffee merchant, and others. I received my commission. The business turned out a remarkably profitable one, the company dong about all the dredging work on the canal, and $60,000 investment in 1882 (stock at 60) had paid and was worth $1,210,000 in 1887. Meanwhile, I had taken the territory of Long Island for the U. S. Electric Lighting Co., establishing lighting plants at Long Beach, Coney Island and locally, my largest contract having been for lighting the Brooklyn Bridge, with the Trustees, Wm. C. Kingsley, President, in competition, all competitors bidding on my plans and specifications. In the winter of 1881-2 there was presented for my consideration a small one-light electric dynamo, a Canadian invention, of such efficiency as to surprise and puzzle Professor Morton, the President, and Professors Denton and Geyer, of physics and mechanics, at tests at the Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken. I assisted in the organization of two companies, one of the Phoenix Electrical Co., for Canada, the other, the Phoenix Electric Co., of New York. 7I had studied the construction of electrical machinery at the factories and lighting stations, and physically and personally, their practical installation and operation. The Canadian Company having taken a factory at 478 to 481 St. James Street, West, Montreal, did not seem to go right. I went up there in November, 1881, expecting to remain a week, but after installing machinery, retained personal charge of the factory plant, manufacturing and financing, for upwards of a year. From a one light arc dynamo, we built up to an 80 arc light machine; also turned out compound-wound, self-regulating incandescent light dynamos of various capacities and a new arc lamp. In July, 1883, three hours after determination, I sailed for England, remained a few days, securing for Canada the rights for the Woodhouse & Rawson incandescent lamp, the agency of Elliott Brothers, London, among the most famous makers of electrical testing instruments, of Siemens Brothers of London and Berlin, makers of most of the oceanic cables, and then the greatest electrical concern in the world. Meanwhile we lighted the Grand Trunk Railway shops, Dominion Bridge Co. plant at Lachine, Mullarky & Co. shoe factory, Canadian Pacific shops, Robert Mitchell Brass Works, the Ice Palaces at the Winter Carnivals, etc., and had contracted (8) to light the Harbor of Montreal for the Harbor Commissioners, Mr. Kennedy, Chief Engineer, and had arranged to light the city of Montreal, public and private lighting, under a special charter from the Dominion Parliament of the broadest scope. I became well acquainted among the merchants, bankers and manufacturers of Montreal, the newspaper people, and public officials and builders and financiers of the Canadian Pacific, Wm. Van Horne, Stevens, Angus and McIntyre, and others. One mid-winter evening, Saturday, hours after shutting down, the factory caught fire on one of the upper floors. I hastened to the scene, saw that part of the second story and some of the machinery on the ground floor was saved, although water soaked, and that night made up schedules with my superintendent and dispatched orders to different makers in the States for new machinery and supplies, mailed printed communications to correspondents and customers. The following day, Sunday, located a new factory and rented it from the owners, whom I found residing several miles out of the city, on one of the snow-piled roads. Business was shortly resumed with the unavoidable delays and hard work. The outcome had been so successful in Montreal that the people in interest decided to start the business in New York. Early in 1884 an office was 2 (9) taken in the Welles Building, 18 Broadway, and our own steam and electric machinery and equipment were installed to light the ground floor, the Hoffman House restaurant and bar, as an exhibition plant. This was eminently successful and with our negotiations resulted in interesting in our New York Co. some capitalists and men of affairs and standing, including E. Clinton Clark, an intimate associate of Russell Sage and Jay Gould, at 71 Broadway, Col. J. J. Slocum, Mr. Sage's brother-in-law and office manager, Frank Work, etc. The capital stock had been increased to $1,000,000, they had just been elected officers and directors, and had their money ready to take their stock at par. I held $200,000 stock, and was to be manager at $8,000 a year, when the Marine National Bank, (where I kept my account), closed its doors; the next day Grant & Ward suspended and the panic of 1884 was on. Another few days and we would have been on our feet, but as these gentlemen were heavy holders of stocks, their excuses that they were put to it to save their interests were valid and the business lapsed. I had put all I had into these enterprises, excepting a few hundred dollars, with which I personally paid up our labor, etc., on the Welles Building plant, although a company obligation. The 10 people in Montreal, in the Canadian Company, took advantage of the situation to possess themselves of all there was up there, and I found myself where I had to begin over again. It was not long after, in the late fall, that I had my first extended interview with a high government official on the reorganizing of the militia forces of the country--Grover Cleveland, Governor and President elect, at Albany. The subject had from earliest memory, in Civil War times, been a source of deep thought and study, and as a boy and youth I had followed the campaigns on the newspaper war maps, of the Franco-Prussian War, the Russo-Turkish War, and at this juncture or soon after, I do not recall the exact date, I offered my services as a lieutenant of infantry to Milan I., King of Servia, in his war with Bulgaria, but there was slight chance that the King received my note. With offers to establish me in Nicaragua, or Zanzibar, Africa, as a shipper of rubber, which I declined, I finally decided, for temporary purposes, to get into the New York City government. After preparation, I was so fortunate as to pass the civil service examination at 100 per cent, on all subjects, including one question, "Name the different departments in the City of New York and define the duties and powers of each"--practically the whole Consolidation Act. 11I spent several months at the large stables of the Department of Street Cleaning, foot of East 17th Street, in charge of the office, established order in the disorderly supply departments, re-arranged the stabling, harness room, carts, etc., on the artillery barracks plan, visited the different dumping stations in the city and the dumping on the scows and dumpers out at sea, and familiarized myself generally with the practical workings of the Department, with an insight, also, into the life of the East Side tenement districts. Then I was transferred to the main offices, in the old "World" Building, Park Row, and joined in remodeling the books and accounting system, generally after regular hours, with Mr. Horner, Chief Clerk, who had been with James S. Coleman, the Commissioner, when contractor on the Texas Pacific and other roads, so that the Commissioners of Accounts volunteered the statement that we had the best kept accounts of any Department in the city. Acting as private secretary to the Commissioner, I had to do with employment of labor, hired carts, etc., recommended by the politicians of Tammany, Irving Hall, County Democracy and Republicans all being represented. In the course of time, business opportunities offered. I took a position as cashier and office manager of the National Cordage Co., 132 Front Street, 12 then beginning as the cordage and binders twine trust, held it several months, when I took up electric railroading on my own account. The Vanderpoel Electric Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, owners of the original trolley patents, had equipped several unimportant roads with electric power, in various states, all naturally somewhat crude, being the pioneers. Among them, one from Alabama Avenue, Brooklyn (East New York), six miles along what had been the old turnpike road, then Jamaica Avenue, to Jamaica. I took charge of its operation and financing or sale. It was run on the old horse car single track line, with turnouts, on leased track, which could not have been worse, mostly on old worn out flat rails, but with a good power station for those days, midway on the line, at Woodhaven. I checked some of the leakages, no doubt improved somewhat the operation and traffic receipts, but it still ran behind, so that I could not catch up on arrears of rental for the road bed, current bills, etc. I believed in the property, properly repaired and equipped, and its future value, but was momentarily discouraged by the flat adverse report of the expert engineers of J. & W. Seligman & Co., bankers, to whom I had applied to finance a small issue of $200,000 bonds to consolidate the property, clear it of debt, and put it in order. 13My judgment was later justified. I first sold the whole property, then delivered it by means of options first obtained on what I and the interests I represented did not control, to Samuel Spencer, then of Drexel, Morgan & Co., and associates in that office (later President and rebuilder of the Southern railway system), he becoming president of the road and Gen. C. T. Christiansen, treasurer. They made a mortgage of $500,000 on the property, advanced against the bonds while holding them, put the road in order and finally sold the whole thing out, in about two years, to the Brooklyn City Railroad Company at a profit, I was told, of about $400,000. I netted $18,000 reduced from what should have been about $30,000, but for the necessity of surrendering $100,000 bonds coming to me as part of purchase price at 87 1/2 instead of par, Mr. Spencer being stronger in capital than I. Clinton L. Rossiter, when President of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, told me later, that this was one of the best pieces of road they had. The Vanderpoel Co. sold out their trolley patent rights to the Thompson-Houston Electric Co., and I then negotiated successfully the equipping of that part of the Smith Street line from prospect park to Coney Island by the Thompson-Houston Co. at the instance of Gen. James Jourdan, of the Smith Street line. (14) About this time, in 1888-9, Secretary of State James G. Blaine's foreign policy brought forward the Pan-American Congress of representatives of South and Central American Republics, visiting the Untied States. My interest in these relationships was renewed, because of my previous experience and training. I attended some of the meetings, and made my connections. There was brought to my attention a tract of land near Rio Hacha in the district of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, on the Caribbean coast, 5,000 hectares (about 12,500 acres) on which was said to be growing wild Agava Americana, the form of cactus plant which, in Yucatan, Mexico, under cultivation, produced the so-called sisal grass or hemp then in great demand at high prices for binders twine for the McCormick reapers used in harvesting the wheat crops throughout the entire west. I knew something of the binder twine business, and several tons of the Rio Hacha fibre had been approved by Thebaud Bros., Pearl Street, the then largest handlers in the trade. About $50,000 was needed. I interested for the capital James Stokes, and through him W. Bayard Cutting, Henry Day, of Lord, Day and Lord, attorneys for the Astors and the Stokes estate, and some others. (15) The capital was conditioned on my favorable report on the property. In the meanwhile I had offices in the Washington Building, 1 Broadway, on invitation of Cyrus W. Field, my office adjoining his, rent gratis, and for whom I did some business in New York and in the middle western States. In the winter of 1890-1, I visited the Caribbean Coast, via Haiti, at the various ports of which I spent some days, with short trips into the interior. From Barranquilla, Colombia, I crossed the broad Magdalena in the early night by starlight, in a canoe, or dug-out, about 60 feet long, hollowed out of a single log, manned by three Indians, two propelling with crude oars or poles, according to the depth of water and one steering, entering the swamps on the other side of the river, going night and day through the waterways in the forest, across lagoons, until reaching Cienega. Thence visiting banana plantations up country, then via the port of Santa Marta to Rio Hacha, in a small private plantation steamer, going to shore in a canoe, to be carried to land in the shallow water on the back of an Indian. I found that the plants, growing wild and uncultivated, were not in condition to allow gathering of the leaves and extraction of the fibre with commercial economy. After spending a month in exploring the country of the Sierra Nevada de (16) Santa Marta, the highest peak near the coast, 18,000 feet, and capped with snow, I returned to Santa Marta, then through the swamps by canoe back to Barranquilla. Thence to Cartagena, the old walled, strongly fortified city of the days of the conquest and Spanish treasure galleons. By steamer I then went to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, Central America, up the Costa Rica railroad and back and on reaching New York I made adverse report on the Rio Hacha fibre plantations and the project was abandoned, nevertheless with the strong impression of future profitable possibilities of that particular section for coffee planting, at the proper elevations, rubber cultivation in the low lands near the coast, and some ready at hand products. Incidental to this trip I became fairly familiar with the general extent, character, resources and conditions, commercial, social and political, prevailing in Colombia as a whole, and not long after returning, certain matters relating to the proposed railway system of the country came to my attention. After making here, from exhaustive surveys and studies by engineers of high abilities, my own estimates of costs of construction, equipment and operation and traffic returns of the so-called Antioquia railroad, I joined, at Kingston, Jamaica in June, the chief of the corps of engineers, Wm Ridley, 3 (17)and associates, of Punchard, McTaggart, Lowther & Co., of London, on their way to the interior of Colombia, to negotiate a contract the the government for building and equipping the Antioquia line. From Kingston to Colon, a visit to Panama, inspecting parts of the unfinished canal works, back again, then to Barranquilla, then to Cartagena, then by a stern wheel steamboat through the Canal del Dique into the Magdalena back to Barranquilla; then again by a larger stern wheeler up the Madgalena, four hundred miles or more tying up to the wild river bank at night, to Puerto Berrio, the river terminus of the Antioquia railroad, about twenty-five miles of which was in operation to Pavas, in the direction of Medellin, a hundred miles further on. A few days journey by mule brought us, with our pack train of baggage and our servants, over the mountain trails to Medellin, on an extensive table land between mountain ranges, elevation 5,700 feet, 50,000 inhabitants, and the centre of important gold and silver mining, the capital of the Department. Here negotiations during five months resulted in a contract for the building and equipping of the 100 miles of railroad. Surveys of the streams for water power for electric lighting plants, incidental trips and exploration across the mountains into more remote parts, (18) inspections of the important mines, official visits to distant towns with the Governor, Don Abram Garcia, attended by bodies of troops, relieved the monotony of negotiations in that part of Spanish America, where, at that time, the friction between the powerful Executive, the local popular legislative bodies and the vested interests, mercantile, banking and primitive traffic facilities, were to be overcome only by patient diplomacy. Then across the mountains, again back to the Magdalena, up the river a couple of days by boat to Yeguas, a few miles on the Dorada railroad to Honda, across the river above the rapids on a cable float, packed to the guards with men, mules and cattle, then 125 miles by mule to the table lands of Bogota, 8,500 feet elevation, crossing intermediate ranges at over 10,000 feet. Here successful negotiations for another railroad contract, 125 miles, the Bucaramanga road, in the Department of Santander were made. The aggregate contract price for the two roads complete was £2,500,000 sterling ($12,500,000), my part in the negotiations being paid for in drafts on London for £5,000 sterling ($25,000), and the representation in the United States of Punchard, McTaggart, Lowther & Co. for the purchase and shipment of all the construction tools, supplies, flat, box and passenger cars, locomotives, steel viaducts (19)and bridges - everything for the two roads except rails, fishplates and spikes. Brought into close contact with the acting President, Don Miguel Antonio Caro, and his frequent guest, as well as the political leaders of the country, whom I entertained at my rented house, the National Congress being then in session, a general plan was devised for the development of the great resources of the country, including the steam navigation of the Meta River into the Orinoco, through Venezuela to the ocean, an important route through a rich tributary territory, the reorganization of the Banco National de la Republica de Colombia, the government bank of currency issue and depository and disburser of the government revenues, the currency and capital of the bank ($12,000,000) to be changed from silver to a gold basis, including the retirement and reissue of the circulating currency and a new scheme of internal taxation; the refunding of the public debt of $20,000,000 held abroad, and a new foreign loan, all preliminary to exploiting the vast natural resources and wealth of the country, become a household word throughout the world, under its former name, New Grenada. I was made official representative of the Treasury Department in the United States and a commissioner to the Chicago World's Fair. (20) Along the Sabana or table land on horseback, and down into the valley of the upper Magdalena to Girardot, in company with S. B. McConnico, an Illinois Central Railroad man, we explored the topography of the country on the line of the proposed railroad, from Bogota to the river, counting the traffic, men, horses, cattle, loaded mule trains, hogs, etc., towns and villages, down the upper river to Honda and Yeguas and down the Magdalena to Barranquilla. I took the steamer to Puerto Cabello and La Guaira, in Venezuela, to inspect the important La Guaira harbor works, breakwater and masonry pier, built by Punchard, McTaggart, Lowther & Co., who, by the way, had executed public works in England, Sweden, Russia, South America, British India, Siam, Tasmania, Australia, South Africa and British America -- railways, canals, docks, harbor works, etc., during eighty years of successive partners, costing upwards of 40 million pounds sterling ($200,000,000), also financing the great Rio Tinto copper mines in Spain for £4,000,000 sterling ($20,000,000). I then inspected the railway to Caracas, a famous piece of engineering, comparable only to the Oroya road in Peru, requiring twenty-three miles to accomplish seven miles of straight-line distance in which the rise is 1,000 meters (about 3,900 feet). (21) On arrival at New York, late in December, 1892, I opened the house of E. E. Britton & Co., at 24 State Street, associating with me Don Climaco Calderon, Consul General of Colombia, former Minister of the Treasury and acting President. Then commenced preliminary shipments of railway material to Colombia, my London bankers being Brown, Shipley & Co., also a succession of shipments for accounts of the Government, military supplies and equipments, large quantities of provisions across the Isthmus to Buenaventura, on the Pacific, to relieve a starving population in the Cauca river valley, caused by earthquake, upheavals and floods and the general conduct of business continuing well into the fall of 1893, at the same time carrying on my duties as representative to the World's Fair at Chicago, including the transfer of consignments of exhibits, the entertainment of visiting guests from Colombia, and the compilation of an illustrated manual on the country, covering its history, geography, products, industries, cities and towns, transportation, etc., copies of which I sent to all the principal libraries in the United States. Meanwhile, precipitated by the failure of the National Cordage Co., the panic of 1898 was on, credits from New York to Colombia were withdrawn or contracted, customs receipts and other revenue fell off, and the Colombian treasury became (22) depleted. The government canceled by cable a contract I had just closed with the Minister of War for two gun-boats. I lost my handsome profit in them; the government defaulted and then sought to abrogate the Punchard railroad contracts; the matter was referred to the Swiss government for arbitration and after a few years, the Punchards received some hundreds of thousands of dollars award for expenditures and damages; my business, early in 1894, had shrunk to nearly nothing and there was nought to do but liquidate my house, which I did, with some losses though previous advances to coffee planters. So evaporated a business, which, at the beginning, might reasonably be reckoned to be worth from $25,000 to $40,000 a year, for several years, with good probabilities of large affairs in course of time. Not long before liquidating my firm, at the request of the controlling officers of the New York Building Loan Banking Co., then located in a small office at 96 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. City, I became its President at a nominal salary, to give an hour or so every few days to its business. Later it was suggested that I give my whole time to it. I found that while there seemed possibilities of development, there existed a policy of concealment of conditions in its documentation and descriptive literature, among other undesirable features. (23) I insisted that either the plan of business was good and should be exploited openly, or it was faulty and should be remedied. I also found that the untruthful representations by its canvassing agents caused continual and annoying dissatisfaction, and I was not confident of final success on continuation of these and some other practices. During my nearly three years as President of the company, while its assets were increased from $700,000 to more than $2,000,000, and many desirable changes were made, there was considerable friction between myself and the other officers who controlled the company, until an injunction was secured from Justice Van Wyck of the Supreme Court, restraining the other officers of the company from interfering with me in the duties of my office. But such a position was too disagreeable and uncertain to be worth trying to maintain, even if successful, so I resigned from the company. I may mention here that the company continued, with inflated assets, for four or five years thereafter, when it was declared insolvent by the Courts, with great scandal and loss. With nothing else in view, and with a strong belief in the basic principles of the business and the permanent success of a company conducted along fair, straightforward lines, with care and proper skill and ability, and with a strong desire (24) to justify my judgment, I determined to make the venture in Brooklyn, after consultation with several persons there, of the many who had been interested in and dissatisfied with the New York Building Loan Banking Co. I was advised to rent a small office for a nominal rental, and then, if the business did not succeed, I should stand to lose little, but I should not have ventured on the business at all unless I could logicallly see at least 75 per cent. of chances for success and with confidence that the other 25 per cent. of uncertainty could be well met in the day's work. In May, I rented in my own name, in advance even of applying for any charter or incorporation, for three years the offices at 186 Remsen Street, previously occupied by the Franklin, and afterwards by the Manufacturers' Trust Company. I then incorporated the Franklin Co-operative Savings and Loan Association, under the laws of 1884, pending the obtaining of a charter already existing under the laws of 1851, which was valuable. Meanwhile, I paid out of my personal funds, to the extent of several thousand dollars, rent, clerk hire, printing and postage and other expenses of the business, the dues-payments or deposits being placed in bank intact, until the following fall, by which time I had bought in Buffalo and procured the transfer through the Banking Department 4 (25) and the courts, to Brooklyn of the charter of the Eagle Savings and Loan Co. Later on, I was reimbursed by the Company for these expenditures. It was indispensable to build up a business which would justify the preliminary expenses and obligations, the company or association being mutual in character and with the advance knowledge that the so-called National Associations, such as the Anglo-American, N. Y. Building-Loan Banking Co., Republic, Mercantile Co-operative Bank, etc., would in course of time come to grief, as they did during the succeeding few years. The condition also had to be taken into account, that the misrepresentations of the cloud of reckless canvassing agents of these companies had widely and generally rendered the business unpopular and distrusted, almost throughout the entire country. Under these disadvantages, it was my purpose to conduct the business on a basis of such fair and open methods as to finally gain and retain the confidence of the public, however slower the growth, without the employment of soliciting or canvassing agents. All of this had been accomplished when my connection with the company terminated, last July, at which time the membership or depositors numbered about 5,500, the paid in share capital or deposits and the substantial surplus reached (26) above $2,000,000, and the total assets somewhat more, despite the successive shocks to the business generally caused by the disclosures incident to the failure of most of the so-called National associations, with which we were officially, but arbitrarily classed, and the resulting enacted and attempted legislation requiring some radical and difficult changes of method to be put into effect, without disturbance of current business. The plan of the business, methods and management of the Eagle Savings and Loan Company justified themselves during the panic of 1907 and its aftermath. Brooklyn, N. Y., September, 1908. (27) CONTINUATION (January, 1911) With some previous practical military training, and filling the honorary office of Assistant Adjutant General, State of New York, grade of Colonel, detailed as Aide de Camp on the staff of Governor Frank S. Black, in the spring of 1898, at my own request, I was designated by the Governor to recruit, organize and command a regiment of infantry, for service in the war with Spain, to form part of the second-call troops. This was accomplished, but the regiment saw no service, being mustered out following the peace. Knowledge acquired during many years of study and observation, together with the obviously glaring disorder incident to the war with Spain, impelled me to active interest and effort in the direction of as effective peace training and preparation of our military resources as might be consistent with the geographical position and social and industrial conditions of the country. The results of the combined efforts of those engaged in this work, was the Act of Congress of January 21, 1902, which replaced the obsolete but (29) still unchanged militia law of 1792, followed by supplementary enactments, by which uniformity was secured in the armament, equipment and training of the Organized Militia, which was then legally embodied as auxiliary to the regular military forces of the United States. During this period I prepared and distributed upwards of 80,000 pieces of printed matter, in a succession of publications to the newspapers and the militia officers of the country, Senators and Representatives in Congress and others, in addition to several thousand tactical instruction and field service manuals, later, to the organized militia. My personal expenditures ran into several thousand dollars. In connection with this work, I was awarded the Gold Medal of the Military Service Institution of the United States, the only one ever awarded outside of the Regular Army, and attended the joint Army and Organized Militia manoeuvres near West Point, Ky. (12,000 troops), and at Manassas, Va. (30,000 troops), and the Army instruction camps at Mount Gretna, Pa., at the latter serving on the staff of Maj. Gen. F. D. Grant, U. S. Army. In the fall of 1901, through the courtesy of the American Embassies in London and Paris, to which I bore credentials from the State Department, I (30) visited and inspected the British Army permanent camps and depots at Aldershot, Gen. Sir John French, commanding; the Royal Arsenals at Woolwich, Gen. Brackenbury; the Ecole Militaire, Paris and a body of the French Army, near Fontainebleau. The following are extracts from some letters received: Theodore Roosevelt - "You are always actuated by a desire to do what is best for our country." (1900.) Colonel Wm. H. Powell, U. S. Army - "It is with the greatest amount of pleasure that I note your wide-awake interest in the military affairs of the country, and particularly with reference to the so-called National Guard. I am sure that if you can possibly do anything to bring that body of valuable men out of the rut into which our antiquated laws have consigned them you will be, in truth, a public benefactor. Most men work for money, some men for motives selfish, and others for glory. I think if you succeed in accomplishing that for which you are striving (the elevation and usefulness of the militia of the country) you will certainly deserve a wreath of laurel - and I hope you may get it, for your work is a noble one." (1900.) Brig.-Gen. George B. Davis, Judge Advocate General U. S. Army (to Colonel Arthur L. Wagner, U. S. Army) - "Colonel Britton has probably given more attention to the efficiency of the constitutional militia than any person now living, and is justly regarded as a high authority on that subject." (1903.) (31) Hon. Redfield Proctor, Acting Chairman Committee on Military Affairs, United States Senate--"You certainly have accomplished work to be proud of." (1903.) Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary of War--"I hope you feel that I appreciate the very great value of your unselfish labor in the cause of militia efficiency. I certainly do appreciate it, and esteem it most highly." (1904.) Gen. Robert Shaw Oliver, Asst. Secretary of War-- "You are really doing most splendid work." (1906.) Brig.-Gen. Wm. Crozier, Chief of Ordnance, U. S. Army--"I have a very high appreciation and the greatest admiration for your patriotic and disinterested efforts to forward the military preparations of the country and to arouse and foster a sense of the responsibility of the busy citizen therein." (1906.) Just prior to the San Francisco earthquake, in 1906, at the request of Col. Wm. Cary Sanger, President of the New York State Branch of the American National Red Cross, I assumed the Presidency of its Brooklyn Division. The members of the Council of the Division rendered timely and efficient service in collecting and forwarding funds and supplies to the destitute and suffering in that disaster. After the Eagle Savings and Loan Co. had been in operation a sufficient length of time to have accumulated over a million dollars of deposits, which (32) in turn had been loaned out on long-term, monthly repayment real estate mortgages, its existence was menaced by an opinion of the Attorney General of the State, procured by the Superintendent of Banks, that the counting as present earnings, from which dividends were apportioned to depositors and borrowers, of the gross premiums which constituted an important element in its plan of operation, was illegal. In consequence, following each succeeding annual examination by the examiners of the State Banking Department, as President of the Company, I received as the results of such examinations, statements from that Department showing deficits varying from $60,000 to $80,000 (the records of the Department will give exact figures) instead of a substantial surplus, as shown by the Company's books. These were accompanied by orders from Superintendent of Banks, F. D. Kilburn, requiring that the Board of Trustees make good the deficiencies. My continued contention was that our treatment of our premium earnings was perfectly legal, but the attitude of the Department could not be changed, except that action against the Company in the courts was not taken, and the menace, meaning daily possibility of an attack in the courts, which the Company could hardly survive, however right its position, or its 5 (33)forced dissolution at considerable loss and damage to depositors, was ever present. It was considered neither prudent nor necessary, by the active management, in what was then decided to be for the best interests of the Company, to communicate these facts to the Trustees; whatever responsibility and personal risk there might be incurred by the officers of a banking institution continuing to receive deposits after such official notification, being assumed by them. In 1898, Mr. Schroeder, Second Vice-President of the Eagle Company, had brought to my attention a mining property in Colorado, which he had already investigated on the ground, and I invested with him a few thousand dollars, which turned out a total loss. I did not see the property, nor take any part in its management, until nearly a year afterward, when it had failed and was reorganized, whereupon I joined in efforts to revive it, which were unsuccessful. In 1905 Mr. Schroeder brought forward another mining proposition, reckoned to form part of the famous Homestake low-grade ore deposits, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. For a time I declined to give it even passing consideration. Finally, on the clear and distinct offered understanding (34) and agreement that I should not be looked to to furnish or raise any capital whatever, but should participate in the promoters' stock profits, in consideration of my services as Secretary, and Treasurer, advice and general co-operation with Mr. Schroeder and Mr. A. H. Oleson, a mining man of the Black Hills who controlled the property, and was to manage it, I visited and inspected it. I reported to Mr. Schroeder the facts as I found them, and limited myself in my opinion of it to him and his friends who were brought to me to the bald statement, as a matter of opinion, that it was a "good mining gamble." Later, Mr. Schroeder and some of his friends who had invested after visiting the property told me that I had "understated the proposition." The stock apportioned to me was of such amount that, should the venture meet expectations, the value of my holdings would have considerably more than enabled me to back up the Eagle Co. with such a heavy investment in a permanent Guarantee stock, which it was proposed to create, as to settle the question of a deficit in that institution. Some machinery was installed, and the work of development progressed, but slowly, owing to the character of the work. In the fall of 1906, call money rates went up to 50% or thereabouts. That was the forerunner of (35) troublous times, and money commenced to become scarce. In December, a draft from the mine had to be met. Money had been expected in before its presentation, but was delayed. Once or twice before the Eagle Company had cashed checks and held them not longer than 24 or 48 hours, by request, which identical checks, drawn by Mr. Schroeder on his personal account with another bank, had been paid. There were, I was informed, what could be considered binding, good promises of sufficient money to cover the amount of the draft within a few days. The Eagle Co. cashed Mr. Schroeder's check on the understanding that it should be met soon, it to be held meanwhile in the cash box with other checks in course of collection, in the regular way, duly entered on the teller's slip. I, personally, did not see or handle the cash proceeds of the check. After the lapse of several days, not only could this check not be taken up, but more money was needed. There had been invested in the venture upwards of $50,000, for which both Mr. Schroeder and I felt our responsibility. Mr. Schroeder offered to make a note, but the Company's charter and the law did not permit the taking of notes. It was expected that the transaction would be but temporary; that the checks would serve as memoranda of the obligation, giving 36 amounts, dates and name, but I required and received the turning over to me, in my capacity of President of the Eagle Company, a certificate for 886,500 shares (par $1.00 per share) stock of the mining company standing in Mr. Schroeder's name, and then endorsed by him for this purpose, to be held for such security as it represented, against the cash advances. This stock had been previously and was thereafter sold at the rate of 25 cents per share. Late in February Mr. Schroeder arranged with responsible parties to take $25,000 cash of the mining stock, but before the money was ready came the early March panic or break in the Wall Street stock market. These people could not realize on a large transaction about consummated, and so could not take the mining stock. During this time and subsequently, some mining stock was sold, some of the checks in the Eagle Company, taken up, but not sufficient money realized to carry along the mining venture, so the amount of the checks with the Eagle Company increased. These were carried as had been begun, in the cash with other current checks in course of collection, and entered as such on the teller's daily printed form slip. Meanwhile, efforts were prosecuted to sell stock, with only moderate success. I had negotiated and 37held what should have been a valid promise made by a high official of a local banking institution (subsequently closed as the results of the Ocobter panic), on behalf of himself as an individual and his associate group, of $30,000 cash in connection with some other personal interests of my own, but which failed of performance. The October panic of 1907 naturally precluded all possible chance of selling stock or of completing negotiations for sales already under way; at least for the time being and, as it turned out, although not generally anticipated, for many months thereafter, and until the examiners of the Banking Department came across the checks in the Company's cash box. I state without reserve, that Mr. Schroeder was governed by the best of intentions. Superintendent of Banks Clark Williams ignored the contention of former Superintendent Kilburn, whom he had superseded a few months previously, which denied the legality of the Company's credits as a present profit, of its gross-premium earnings, and made to the public press the following statement (Brooklyn Daily "Eagle," July 29, 1908, and others): "An examination of the Eagle Savings and Loan Company of Brooklyn, was begun by Examiner H. J. Young, of the State Banking Department, on Saturday, July 25, (38) 1908. A discrepancy was discovered in the cash amounting to $47,986.31 for which President E. E. Britton and Second Vice-President F. H. Schroeder admitted responsibility in amounts of $9,981.72 and $38,004.59 respectively. President Britton has since made restitution to the amount of $4,061.26. "At a meeting of the Trustees of the Company, held on the 28th, the resignations of Messrs. Britton and Schroeder were accepted by the Board. As the surplus of the Company, after deducting the above amount, is in excess of $120,000, the corporation is solvent and will continue its business as heretofore, without interruption." Thus, after all, the Company's business was surrendered by me to a new executive management, officially certified to be in a sound financial condition. (39) November 24, 1909 to January 23, 1911 40 A Prophecy Convinced that the coming decade will be specially marked in history by the rapid development of the enormous resources and the commerce of the Latin-American Republics; that the volume of their foreign trade, increased during the past ten years from one thousand to two thousand millions of dollars per year, and in which the United States played but a minor part, is but a mere beginning; realizing the failure of our strivings after foreign trade in the Far East; and that, being a debtor country to the extent of about six thousand millions of dollars, we must secure trade balances in our favor; and that dependence therefor on exports of our agricultural and live stock surplusage is about at an end; that the productive energy and skill of our manufacturing industries is greater than that of any people on earth; and that they are and can be continued far beyond our domestic needs; that not only specific goods, but every class of article produced in an American factory can and should find a market in the Southern Republics, carried by American carriers and financed by American banking; that the accessibility of these 6 41as a comprehensible Christian people stands out in marked contrast with the remoteness of the unknown and unknowable heathen hordes of the Far East; presuming to forecast these events from the logic of conditions, I devoted most of the waking hours of these fourteen months to the study of each of the twenty Latin-American countries, to date, in their geography, topography and climatography; extent of natural and undeveloped resources; means of internal and external communication; domestic, social and political conditions;' relations with, extent and employment of foreign capital and immigration; with deductions from the whole combined and of kindred studies, by means of publications dating backward a considerable period, of the Bureau of American Republics and the Department of Commerce and Labor, and a great number of the current monthlies and weeklies, trade and scientific journals at my disposal; also to the improvement of my knowledge of the Spanish language. "On revient toujours a son premier amour" 42 If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, And make allowance for their doubting, too; If you can wait, and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies; Or being hated don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too goo, nor talk too wise. If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, brokeen, And stoop and build them up with worn-out tools. If you can make one heap of all your winnings, And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings, And never breath a word about your loss; If you can force your heart, and nerve, and sinew, To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch; If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! -Kipling 43[Copy] Sing Sing Prison, Ossining, N. Y., June 4th, 1910. His Excellency, Charles E. Hughes, Governor of the State of New York, Albany, N. Y. SIR: I was convicted in the Supreme Court, Kings County, jointly with Frederick H. Schroeder, of grand larceny, and sentenced by Mr. Justice Jaycox to a minimum term of imprisonment of one year and two months, Schroeder to a minimum term of one year, which sentences we commenced to serve on November 24th last. The charge was based on misappropriation of funds of the Eagle Savings and Loan Company, of which I was President, and Schroeder, 2d Vice-president, both Trustees and members of the Executive Committee. I respectfully petition that my minimum sentence be reduced to one year, on the ground of our equal responsibility, which would have been apparent on the trial had evidence been introduced in our defense, which was not done, our then attorney having claimed to rely on a failure to prove intent, without our own testimony or that of others for our defense which, in our opinion, would have modified in a great measure the seeming flagrancy of our acts, if indeed it would not have acquitted. While I must deny any intention, because there was none, to steal money from the Eagle Savings and Loan Company, the use of its funds for purposes other than those prescribed for them in the company's current business was irregular and unbusinesslike, although believed at the time to have been justified by sufficient reasons. 44 I feel that if the severity of our punishment thus far, in this beginning of an era of higher standards of business and official ethics, serves as a deterrent to many or one, from departure in any degree from the line of strict propriety and faithfulness to trusts confided, or save many or one from the disastrous results of a variance from the closest conformity to exact duty and obligation, it will not have been in vain. I offer, but not in excuse, the fact that the funds used were no portion of the deposits of the institution, but a minor proportion of the surplus earnings built up under my management, which had been continuous since the founding of the business by myself, and that no depositor suffered as was the case with the numerous local insolvent financial institutions of the panic period. I am encouraged by my friends to feel that my usefulness as a good and law-abiding citizen is not at an end, and in any event, when the allotted time arrives, be it sooner or later, I shall return to the community in which I was born and have lived for fifty years, with the determination to so order the remainder of my life as to merit the confidence with which so many of those who know me have honored me in this time of my adversity, and the esteem and respect of my fellow-men. The way of human nature to its best achievement has often been through wrong to atonement,--through stumbling to recovery. In the hope that the granting of this petition will not be found to be inconsistent with the ends of justice, I am, with great respect, Your obedient servant, EDWARD E. BRITTON. 45Editorial from The Brooklyn Citizen, June 7, 1910 --- A CASE FOR CLEMENCY --- Col. Edward E. Britton, the convicted former president of the Eagle Loan and Savings Institution, has addressed a petition to Governor Hughes for a commutation of his sentence from one year and two months to one year. "The Citizen" has read this petition and the language in which it is couched and its disclaimer of martyrdom or unjust prosecution has favorably impressed us. Col. Britton does not deny that he and his fellow defendant, Frederick H. Schroeder, used the money of the company for private purposes. He points out, however, that none of this money belonged to the depositors, who did not suffer the loss of a penny by his misdeed, but was part of the company's surplus build up by himself as the founder and manager of the concern. He denies that there was any intention to steal, but concedes that the transaction was irregular and not in consonance with the best standards of financial and business ethics. It all happened at a time when commercial and financial standards were at a lower ebb than now, and the maelstrom carried him along as it did so many others. His plea for commutation is based on the discrimination shown by the sentencing judge in making his punishment severer than that of his co-defendant, Mr. Schroeder, although the responsibility was equal. Col. Britton wishes to return to his family and to the community in which he was born and has lived for fifty 46 years at the end of a year's incarceration. He feels that the punishment meted out to him has served the purposes of society; and he feels within him the call of a new life redeemed and purified through atonement. It will be seen that he is not asking for much, just a shortening of his term by two months. Taking into consideration that the only sufferers by this false step have been the culprits themselves and their families, "The Citizen" expresses what we believe is the general sentiment of the community, the hope that a favorable response will be given to this modest and touching petition. --------- COPIES OF SOME OF THE LETTERS ON FILE IN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ALBANY, N. Y. ----- June 15th, 1910 Hon. Charles E. Hughes, Governor, State of New York, Albany, N.Y. MY DEAR GOVERNOR: I am informed that a petition has been addressed to you, asking that the minimum sentence of Edward E. Britton be reduced from one year and two months to one year, making the term the same as that of Frederick H. Schroeder, who was convicted at the same time for the same offense. I have known Col. Britton for many years, and do not believe he ever committed an intentionally dishonest act. I know he was caught in the panic of 1907, and I believe that, 47in an endeavor to save a mining enterprise in which many of his friends had invested, he used, jointly with Mr. Schroeder, the funds of the institution of which they were officers, upon what they believed was only a temporary loan until promises which they had for the purchase of stock in the mining company could be consummated. Of course, no one, least of all Col. Britton, now attempts to justify this action as having been proper, or that he should not pay the penalty. There was and is not, however, in my opinion, any reason why the term of imprisonment of Col. Britton should be any longer than that of Mr. Schroeder. I believe it will be proper and just to commute his sentence to one year, and that it will help him in his expressed desire to return to the community in which he has spent his whole life, and, so far as possible, make up for the injury he has done to himself and to that community. It would be an act of executive clemency that I should be disposed to grant if I were in your place. I trust, however, you know me well enough to know that I would not urge you to do anything I would not myself do, if in your place. Yours very truly, * * * * * June 8th, 1910. Honorable Charles E. Hughes, Governor of the State of New York, Albany, N. Y. MY DEAR GOVERNOR HUGHES: Edward E. Britton, now serving a sentence of one year and two months in Sing Sing, I have known for a very long time. In common with many of his old friends, I 48 have been asked to write to you on his behalf. A petition, which I understand has been filed with you, asks that his term be commuted to the extent of two months, thereby equalizing it with the sentence imposed upon Frederick H. Schroeder, who was convicted with him for the same offence. I have no doubt that it was the idea of Judge Jaycox that Colonel Britton, being the president of the company, was even more culpable than Mr. Schroeder, and therefore gave him a longer sentence. Col. Britton's petition explains his connection with the misappropriation of the funds of the Eagle Savings and Loan Company, and there is nothing further to be said on that question. I am emboldened, however, to make an appeal to you to grant Col. Britton's request, for this reason. I am very familiar with the public work he has done, and I know that in all matters of public policy Col. Britton was on the right side of the questions. I can say this for him, because, although we always agreed on measures of policy, we did not always agree on questions of method, and our associations were often upon different sides. He did great work in connection with the National Guard and, in his misfortune, I do not believe that the good work of his life should be entirely overlooked. Col. Britton is a man of very marked business capacity and I am sure that at the end of his term he will employ his time usefully. Believe me, with best wishes, Yours very truly, * * * * * 7 49June 7th, 1910. Hon. Chas. E. Hughes, Albany, N. Y. DEAR SIR: Understanding that Col. Edward E. Britton, now in Sing Sing Prison, has applied to you for clemency in his case, I wish to add my petition in his favor, as I believe that while he did wrong in taking money from the company in which he was interested, as president, I have always believed that he did so with the sanction of the Board of Directors, and in consequence of which his misdemeanor was more technical than real, as, having known him a great many years as a man of good character which he has borne in the community in which I live, I am quite sure that there was absolutely no intention on his part to defraud or in any way misappropriate funds. I believe, therefore, that clemency at your hands would be justice in this instance, and heartily recommend him to your consideration. Respectfully yours, * * * * * June 8th, 1910. His Excellency, Charles E. Hughes, Governor of the State of New York, Albany, N. Y. SIR: I have the honor to request that the petition of Edward E. Britton, now serving a term in the State Prison at Sing Sing, that his minimum sentence be reduced to the like term of the joint official found guilty and sentenced at the same time for the same offense, be granted, and in joining in this request to your Excellency, I desire to say that my acquaintance with Mr. Britton and with his father, who was the 50 District Attorney in the city of Brooklyn, covers many years; that I believe his acts were not intentionally criminal, in the sense commonly accepted in the term of grand larceny, although criminal from the standpoint of fiduciary duty, and that the acts of both officials, when analyzed, created equal responsibility and because I believe his punishment has accomplished the salutary effect which is stated in his petition; and that the two months' clemency will not be inconsistent with the ends of justice, and, furthermore, that this clemency will encourage Mr. Britton in his efforts to rehabilitate his shattered life. In all my experience with Mr. Britton as a soldier he gave evidence of high-minded ambition. With great respect, * * * * * June 13th, 1910. Hon. Charles E. Hughes, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. DEAR SIR: While deploring the circumstance that make this letter necessary, I esteem it a great privilege to have been asked to add my voice to the appeal to you in behalf of Col. E. E. Britton, of Brooklyn. For several years while * * * I was thrown into almost daily contact with Col. Britton (from 1904 to 1907), and I know personally how great were his labors in behalf of the upbuilding of the citizen soldiery, and how disinterested were his efforts to conform the National Guard to Regular Army standards. The passage of the Dick bill in Congress and the benefits which have come to the organized militia from that measure are largely due, in my opinion, to the initiative and persistent work of Col. Britton. 51It seems to me that the permanent loss to our citizenship of such a personality would injure, not benefit, the community, and in that belief I would respectfully urge that you exercise clemency toward Col. Britton, who does not claim complete innocence, but who manfully admits that progress to higher ideals is often through stumbling and repentance. I, who have done so little to benefit mankind, look with sorrow on the prospect of one who has done so much to make our military system what it ought to be, being kept without the pale of citizenship. Very respectfully, ***** ----- July 7th, 1910 His Excellency Charles E. Hughes, Governor of the State of New York Executive Chamber, Albany, N. Y. SIR: My attention has been drawn to the case of Mr. Edward E. Britton, formerly president of the Eagle Savings and Loan Institution of Brooklyn, N. Y., convicted of criminal offense and sentenced to the State Prison for fourteen months. It is not my purpose to discuss the injustice or the merits of his trial and conviction. It is sufficient for me to state that when I lived in Brooklyn he was my neighbor and that I have personally known him for upwards of twenty years. The wrong he has committed I am convinced was due more to error of judgment than to wickedness of heart. His kindliness of disposition, generosity of spirit and nobleness of heart are prominent traits of his character that cannot be blotted out. (52) His punishment is indeed severe, and I submit to your Excellency whether the ends of justice will not have been fully met when he shall have served twelve months, the same as another who was particeps criminis. Mr. Britton's junior years, compared with the senior years of his associate in the offense, should count for something in his favor. The punishment he has received, with the sorrow that is carried with it, cannot be made more effective by extending his term of confinement two months beyond the period Your Excellency is requested to fix as the time for his liberation. With great respect, and with sincere earnestness I commend to your merciful consideration the petition of Mr. Britton now before you with the prayer that it may be granted. Respectfully, ***** ----- June 9th, 1910. Hon. Charles E. Hughes, Governor of New York, Albany, N. Y. SIR: I commend the application of Edward E Britton, who seeks a commutation that may shorten his sentence by two months. I think that this leniency may be extended properly in this case. I have known Col. Britton for many years, and I knew his father and mother before him. His family were gentlefolks, and his father was a very prominent lawyer at our bar. I think that the shortening of his sentence may be of (53) benefit to him in any efforts he may make for rehabilitation, and that it may be made without affecting the force of the sentence itself. I am asked by Col. Britton's brother to write this letter, which I readily do. Very respectfully yours, ***** SOME OF THE LETTERS ON FILE AT THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ALBANY, N. Y., ARE FROM Gen. Edward L. Molineux, Brooklyn, N. Y. Hon. George E. Waldo, Lawyer, former member House of Representatives, Brooklyn, N. Y. Hon. Edward M.Grout, former Comptroller of the City of New York, Brooklyn, N. Y. Gen. Horatio C. King, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Hamilton H. Salmon, Merchant and Importer, Brooklyn, N. Y. Hon. Wm. A. Prendergast, Comptroller of the City of New York. Hon. Alfred E. Steers, President of the Borough of Brooklyn. Major Charles E. Lydecker, Lawyer, New York. Hon. Charles S. Francis, former Ambassador to Austria, Troy, N. Y. Hon. Almet F. Jenks, Justice Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Edwin H. Sayre, Merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y. (54) Col. Edward S. Fowler, former Collector of the Port of New York. Mr. Woodford Brooks, Merchant, New York. Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy, former Secretary of the Navy. Hon. Nathaniel Niles, Lawyer, New York. Hon. Chester B. Lawrence, Merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y. Gen. David E. Austen, Chief of Artillery, N. G., N. Y. Francis C. Nicholas, Ph.D., Economic Geologist, New York. Col. Wm. A. Stokes, Merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y. Hon. Martin W. Littleton, Lawyer, member House of Representatives, L. I. Rev. Henry Blacklock, Brooklyn, N. Y. Col. Walter F. Barnes, Merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y. Col. Henry G. Barthman, Merchant, Brooklyn, N. Y. Col. Daniel Appleton, Publisher, New York. Maj-Gen. Wesley Merritt, U.S. Army (retired). Hon. Elihu Root. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "You're beaten to earth, well, well, what of that! Come up with a smiling face: "Tis nothing against you to fall down flat, But to lie there - that's disgrace." (55)"Press on! If once or twice thy feet slip back and stumble, Harder Try" Gunnison & Company Brooklyn, N.Y.Brooklyn Chess Club 4 & 5 Court Square Borough of Brooklyn Telephone, 3013 J Main Cable Address Chessbrook, New York March 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir:- In 1895 Sir George Newnes, of London, desiring to encourage the "Game of Chess," very generously offered a silver Trophy (costing probably $1,000.) for a series of annual contests between native born players of America and Great Britain, games to be played by cable, ten players on each side. One of the conditions being that the Trophy must be won three consecutive times is the reason the contest is still in operation. For twelve years the Brooklyn Chess Club, representing America, and the City of London Chess Club, representing Great Britain, have been striving for permanent possession of the Trophy. The City of London Chess Club, having won the last two matches, will acquire permanent title to the Trophy if they win this year. Twice during this contest the Brooklyn Chess Club has, by winning two successive matches, placed America in a similar position to that now occupied by Great Britain, but if America can win this year (April 21st and 22nd) the advantage will again be all on our side. The heavy expense of exclusive cable reservation for two whole consecutive days each year, combined with the cost of assembling expert players from points as far distant as St. Louis and New Orleans is a financial matter of considerable moment and a severe tax if borne solely by one organization. The Brooklyn Chess Club has up to date assumed and paid America's share of all the expenses of the twelve matches played. Under these circumstances the Club Management considers an appeal can now consistently be made to a few prominent patriotic citizens for financial aid. With a view and for the purpose of continuing to a final issue this International Chess Match between America and Great Britain, it is estimated a fund of $5,000. may be necessary on which to draw for legitimate future cable match expenses. To a separate and distinct fund of this character the Brooklyn Chess Club now subscribes and will pay $750. and it is sincerely hoped and believed the remaining $4250. will, as a result of this appeal, be readily forthcoming.At the ultimate finish of this Match whatever sum there may be remaining of this Fund will be returned pro rata to the subscribers. This Chess Match between Great Britain and America should be considered as an International event on the same lines as the Yacht Races, Polo, Rowing or Tennis and receive the moral and financial support of the American people. Soliciting your favorable consideration and a contribution to the "Cable Match Fund" on ground of patriotism, if not personally interested in Chess, and with the suggestion that checks may be sent to the Treasurer of the Brooklyn Chess Club, we remain, Very respectfully, Cable Match Committee ( Brooklyn Chess Club ( Simeon B. Chittenden Chairman Walter Underhill W M de Visser AS TO THE BROOKLYN CHESS CLUB *** The Club has been established and successfully operated for more than twenty years. This Club first produced and brought out several experts at the game who subsequently became famous as Chess masters of world-wide prominence and ability, namely: Pillsbury, Marshall and Napier. This Club has the credit of possessing the most extensive and elaborate quarters and best equipped facilities of any Club in the world devoted entirely to Chess. The Club membership embodies men of the highest professional, social and business standing, namely: Supreme Court Justices, Prelates and Clergymen of various denominations, eminent Physicians, Lawyers, Engineers, Editors, Bankers, Brokers, College Graduates, University Students, Merchants and people in various professional commercial lines. The object of the Brooklyn Chess Club is, and always has been, to promote the game of Chess, on the ground that it is a clean and wholesome recreation for persons of all ages; and as a means of testing or displaying all the ingenuity and skill at the command of any individual the game probably has no equal.[For 2. enc. see 4-21-11 Bkly Chess Club & ca March 1911 " " " ][*[ca March, 1911]*] CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEARBORN AVENUE AND ONTARIO STREET. A Special Meeting of the CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY will be held in the Society's Building, Tuesday Evening, March 21, 1911, at eight o'clock, when CLARENCE W. ALVORD, Professor of History at the University of Illinois, will deliver an address entitled: "THE LONG ARM OF VIRGINIA; OR, THE WEST AS AN ISSUE IN POLITICS, 1763 TO 1778." Members and their friends are invited to be present. THOMAS DENT [*File*] PRESIDENT. This address will give in substance the results of an investigation, covering a number of years, of the policy of the various British ministries toward western America, and the attitude of the American colonies toward those policies, particularly Virginia's struggle to retain her claims to all western land.[C A March 1911] Boys. 1 Johney. Elrins 2 willie Elrins 3 Jorge. Elrins 4 Dick Elrins 5 Begon Harrson Elrins 6 mesin lester Elrins 7 Frank Elrins 8 Jabe Elrins 9 lulie Elrins 10 Jivne Jeferson Elrins 11 walter Elrins 12 elick Elrins Jack Elrins FatherGirls 1. Rildia Elkins 2. Bertha Elkins 3. Kasie Elkins 4. Susie Elkins 5. Pearle Elkins 6. Artie N. Elkins 7. Annie Elkins 8. Luna Elkins 9. Idia Ioa Elkins 10. Alyorie Elkins 11. Meck Elkins 12. Sinie Elkins Fathers age 64 years old Look Grand Father age. 1 Day april 90 years old a veteran of Mexican War [ca Mar 1911] University Club At the request of Mr. F. H. Wheelon The University Club has the pleasure of extending the privileges of the Club to Col. Theodore Roosevelt for the period of twenty days. Perry Eyre Secretary San Francisco Mar 24, 1911 California and Powell StreetsL.F. KENNEDY GUN CO. This gun is a duplicate of the one carried by Colonel ROOSEVELT in AFRICA. "In addition I had a No. 12 FOX Gun, no better gun was ever made."- Colonel Roosevelt in Scribner's Magazine A. H. FOX SHOT GUNS State Agency "HI FLYER" THE NEW AERO TOY State Agency MEDART GYMNASIUM APPARATUS AND SUPPLIES State Agency TERRELL'S STEEL LOCKERS and STEEL SHELVING State Agency "Belle Isle Special and Hudson River Canoes 706 HENNEPIN AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, [*[ca March 1911]*] GOOD FRIDAY 1911. Your Excellency, Most worthy Ex-President, Theodore Roosevelt Our Congressman, Hon. Frank M. Nye, has promised me to write you, thanking you for the great honor you conferred on me recently by sending me a letter which I received on Washingtons Birthday. Oh Sire: I thank you from my heart. May Almighty grant you a long life of health and happiness, is my wish. Your most obedient servant, Lawrence F. Kennedy Savage Automatic[*[ Ca Mar 1911]*] Blink Bonnie 235 Vernon Street Oakland, California Hon'ble Theodore Roosevelt, San Francisco, Cal. My dear Mr. Roosevelt- I would greatly appreciate your autograph on the enclosed picture. Thanking you in advance for the favor I am Yours faithfully A.S. Macdonald Dear Mr. Roosevelt- Mr. Macdonald is a warm friend of mine. Please autograph your photographs as I know that he will appreciate it highly. Sincerely Yours V.H. MetcalfIt was simply she thought him such a man that he deserved it It inspired patroitism in her and I can understand just how she felt We know so few public men who are men that when we find one who is we feel that we should let him know that we fully realize his worth = Hoping you will understand my letter and no one would be as happy to see you President of the U.S. as Mrs. B. P. Nicklin Iloilo P. I Ninth Infantry [*[CA MAR 1911]*] [*M*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt From far away Iloilo come to you the thoughts of one who has allways been interested in you and your "doings" Since I have been out here I see and know that the U S needs a strong man, one who sees things plainly fairly, and squarely One who demands fear and respect and there is attention for War with the Jap is coming sure as we exist unless it has some man to deal with whom they fear = You know ably too well that the US is in no condition for war with the Jap = You will think strange of me writing you but simply felt like I wanted to and would certainly love to shake hands with you and to know you = That's I thinks is what a man like you makes one feel To know a Man like you would indeed while = you inspire patriotism = Like the woman who kiss Hobson but one man in the whole U. S. who demands that of all Nations and that one is you Have never known a father but since I am old enough to choose would want him just like you. Like thousand of others have allways been interested in you for but one reason you are unusual for you are such a man What are you going to do? Get busy for the U S needs you as no nation ever needed a man before The USA needs your[*[CA MARCH 1911]*] Mr. Homer Gray, to whom the original of the enclosed copy of a letter was sent, called at the office to say that the men who propose to form this Public Schools Conservation League unanimously agreed to ask Mr. Roosevelt to become Honorary President of the League. Mr. Gray thought that Mr Roosevelt's well known strong interest in conservation would at once make him agree to become Honorary President. Mr. Gifford Pinchot and Mr. Overton Price are strongly in favor of such a league. Those who are in charge of the movement are most desirous that Mr. Roosevelt will see his way clear to fill this office as his moral support of the League will assure its success. The object of the League is to create in the minds of the students in all the schools of the United States a deep interest in the Conservation of all this country's natural resources. Such a desire Mr. Gray feels sure is certain to meet Mr. Roosevelt's approval. Mr. Gray greatly desires an early reply as they await Mr. Roosevelt's answer before making any definite decision in any matter connected with the proposed League. [*[PRICE]*] [[shorthand]][FOR ENCL SEE CA MARCH 1911][*CA MARCH 1911*] National Conservation Association, Colorado Building, Washington, D.C. Mr. Homer Gray, Assistant Principal, Public School, No. 62 Hester and Essex Streets, New York City. My dear Sir: Your letter of March 7th to Mr. Pinchot, is received in his absence. Mr. Pinchot sailed for Europe on the 8th for an absence of about ten weeks. I know how deeply interested and how favorably impressed he will be by your admirable plan for the organization of the public schools Conservation League. Its possibilities for usefulness are enormous. Mr. Pinchot and I have often discussed the need of essentially such an organization and I know that it would meet with his heartiest approval and support. In his absence, I should be delighted to do anything in my power to further the work, both individually and through this association. As an organization this Association has had something to do with the Conservation movement, which is, of course, the first interest of each of its officers. As your plans develop, I shall be exceedingly glad to be of any help I can in making suggestions. I want to help in any way I can. If you should be in Washington, we would be particularly glad to see you here and talk matters over, which is always the most satisfactory way. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Overton W. Price. (COPY)[*[ENCL IN PRICE CA MARCH 1911]*] [*Special*][*[Ca March 1911]*] St Louis Mo Mrs T. Roosevelt Dear Madam— Not that my poor Son is in the lunatic asylum in Fulton Mo is I think the best Evidence of the fact that he was not accorded a Square deal by the Naval officers who secured him a dishonorable discharge therefrom, I wrote you while Mr Roosevelt was Pres. of these U. S. and I Sincerely pray that he will again be, for the Gen'l Wellfare of the Nation and I firmly believe God created him & endowed him with the necessary brain & brawn & will influence him in fullfiling his mission on Earth & reward him with a happy Eternity. I am confident Mr Roosevelt knows that a large majority of the Officers of all Nations are governed more by a desire to gratify their own conceit & make a display of the authority vested in them, than they are to do Justice he knows too that their moralStandered [too] is questionable. I write this with a view of confirming the letters which I wrote you while the Col. was Pres. and also to call your attention to how you as a mother would feel if a son of yours was subjected to similar treatment, and also [to] should it be in your power in the future to ask that Justice be accorded [may] my Son Al. W. Rayne. If at all convenient please ans this as it will be a consolation to a mourning Mother. No doubt you can readly conceive & appreciate what is above set forth & of the truth of which you can easly inform yourself if you are so inclined Hoping & praying that God will prosper you & yours both during time and in Eternity I am dear Madam with Motherly Affection Yours Faithfully Sarah J. Rayne 4236 Garfield Ave St Louis Mo [*am very old but Still retain Vigor*]will not only help me, to help the boys and girls of California, but in the end will keep the cause of Good Citizenship- which you ever preach & of which you are the Nations Idol! Admiral Dewey has helped me greatly, not only with [*[CA MARCH 1911]*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. San Francisco— Cal, My Dear Colonel. It was my great pleasure to hear you at the Los Angeles Auditorium and already I have been spreading your message to the boysand girls- i,e " You must learn to pull your own weight"- I hoped for an opportunity to get some incident from you personally- concerning the Flag. In the past year I have talked on this subject to at least 75000 students. Hundreds of boys have asked what I supposed the Africans did or said when they saw you raise the flag in camp- and if you raised their insignia also- A reply to this, or some little messagehistorical data but his kind words have inspired me to renewed effort in a work which is purely a labor of love; With Kind wishes I am Most Sincerely Yours (Miss) Francis M. Richardson 10088 West 4th Los Angeles Cal[*[CA MARCH 1911]*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt In the past year I have talked to at least 75000 school children teaching & preaching the Gospel of The Flag. Will you just glance over what they say it has meant to them and I am begging you for just twominutes time in which you will tell me what the Flag meant to you while in the depths of Africa. Very sincerely Frances M. Richardson 1008 West 4th St Los Angeles - Home A5139 Phone - WASHINGTON, D.C. March, . 1911. A history of the families of BULLOCH and STOBO is in process of preparation by Dr. J.G.B. Bulloch, and will very soon be published. New facts in regard to Rev. Archibald Stobo have been gleaned and new data of both families have been obtained, making a very complete genealogy which will be most interesting. The following names of families will be found in the book, showing descent, connection and other items: Anderson, Bedon, Bulloch, Cantey, Cowles, Crossen, Dunwody, De Pass, Farrow, Fishburne, Garligton, Geddings, Gunnels, Heyward, Holmes, Horn, Izad, James, Loga, Lewis, Locke, McGowan, McDonnell, Neufville, Perry,Peyton, Randolph, Robinson, Roosevelt, Simpson, Skirving, Stobo, Young, Whiting, Wilkinson, Williams. The subscription price will be $2. Those desiring a copy will please sign below and return. Address, DR. J.G.B. BULLOCH, 2122 P Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. I, T. Roosevelt, subscribe to 4 volumes of History and Genealogy of the families of Bulloch and Stobo. T. Roosevelt[*[CA MARCH 1911]*] 463 Ellison St Paterson, N.J. Col. Theodore Roosevelt - My dear Col Roosevelt, During your absence I lost the most precious jewel in my crown of joy and was so completely prostrated that my little daughter brought me home to her residence to remain awhile. Sometime when you have an hour's leisure I wantto run down and see you: say in June or July. Believe me Yours Sincerely David Banks Sickels p.s. I'll send you a pamphlet which I would be glad to have you read sometime. [[shorthand]]father has tried to make the best man and the best possible woman of their child and in all probability they have succeeded and soon each will take his and her place in world and probably each will marry and rear a family. Now has not each of these mothers done more for the race than a woman who had borne no children? This is written in no spirit of contradiction - simply to know what you think. The nation is composed of individuals and [*[CA MARCH 1911?]*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Contributing Editor - Outlook - My dear Mr. Roosevelt - In your article on "Race Decadence" in the Outlook on April eighth, you make this statement - "Sterile marriages include those where there are but one or two children" Do you mean just what that states? I know of two women who each has one child - one, a boy, the other, a girl - each mother and is pure as concept according to the standard of the majority of its individuals. Your writings always seem to deal with individuals and in this lies their power to make me realize our personal responsibility for the nations welfare. Sincerely Yours (Mrs. J.H.) Mary M. Sinet The Blenheims 17th & Chestnut Sts. Philadelphia Pa.[*CA MARCH 1911*] With compliments R. Bremner Smith, M.D. California Garrison No. 101 Army and Navy UnionFor several years I have been collecting and keeping personal autographs of prominent friends of my father. When you were president I was very anxious to write you asking for a personal letter in your own hand writing but my father advised me not [*[CA MARCH 1911]*] [*H*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Dear Colonel Roosevelt, I am the daughter of your friend, Judge Spring of Franklinville, New York, who has great fondness for you, and I am a Junior in Smith College. to do so as you were so busy and had no time to satisfy the whims of young girls. My desire for a letter from you has been sharpened during the past year for the reason that Professor Bassett, who is one of the professors of American History in the college, often refers to you admiringly. While you are now a private citizen you are still regarded as the leading one and I am writing to ask you if you will not write me a letter in your own handwriting, and I can assure you it will be given the most prominent place in my collection. Very Respectfully Yours, Mildred Ackerly Spring Baldwin House Northampton, Mass.[*[CA MARCH 1911]*] W. L. Stoll Chief Quartermaster U S S Hist c/o Postmaster New York. USN UNITED STATES SHIP HIST Hon. T. Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island Dear Sir! Having been an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy for the past 14 years, and as I have served continuously on small ships, and never had the opportunity of being on any ship in the fleet, I am at present serving on the U.S.S. Hist which is on survey duty in Cuban waters and we are about to come to the United States the 1st of May, 1911. Sir I respectfully requestthe best of health I respectfully remain Wm L. Stoll Chief Quartermaster USS Hist o/o Postmaster New York Thanking you sir that if it be in your power will you kindly write to one of your friends at the department, in Washington, D.C. to help me effect a transfer to some large ship. The USS Florida is about to go into commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and I would very much like to be sent to that ship as it would be near my home which is in Brooklyn. Trusting sir, that you can help me in this matter. Hoping you are enjoying[*[CA MARCH 1911]*] Mr. Wardrop: Possibly Mr. Roosevelt might like to see this. It refers to an editorial he had a hand in writing. R. D. T.[*[FOR ENCL SEE 2-4-11 CA MARCH 1911 CA MARCH 1911 CA MARCH 1911]*]ALBERT THAYER 803 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. I am 75 - not a pauper - - would be if I employed a type writer. Mar. 1911 Editor of the Outlook Dear Sir The popupulation of Indiana in 1861 approximated 1,400,000. She sent to the union front, of all arms, 210497 soldiers, and practically, one soldier for every seven in population. A draft of one soldier for every ten in population is considered a severe strain on the people for war purposes A native of Indiana, a lawyer, a politician, a statesman; first a Democrat, [next] next a Republican, none knew the ways and the hearts of the people of his state better than did MortonALBERT THAYER 803 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 2 As Was Governor of Indiana [of Indiana] with a host of trained scouts, detectives and home-guards at his command, Morton on the least hint that treason was hatching, promptly, on his own motion ordered the alledged treason - plotters arrested, jailed and tried in court. Hundreds of suspects, including many prominent and best known citizens, were arrested, examined and set free. Not one secret political order, composed, of well known, permanent citizens of Indiana was formed that bore a taint of malignant treason Not one person was found guilty of and suffered the penalty of treason.ALBERT THAYER 803 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 3 Hard names and threats of violence between old time friends and neighbors are the inevitable and deplorable incidents of all civil wars. That such con conditions prevailed to a dangers degree in Indiana during our civil war is lamentably true. But, usually, such conditions are due to malignant partisonism; they are not born of treasonable instincts. The greater number of dangerous internicine clashes, and there were many, were first provoked under the guise of loyalty by Republicans against Democrats who, in self defense, were forced to retaliate in kind. Right, or wrong the Caucasion always fightsALBERT THAYER 903 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 4 At the outbreak of the war Indiana included in her population tens of thousands of families, emigrants from the southern states as the immediate descendants of such families. Indiana has no better class of citizens than these. Naturally, large numbers of the male members of these families would organize in secret to defend themselves against being drafted into - what meant to them - a fratricidal war Morton knew that a large majorty of Democratic families in Indiana sent, each, one to three or more of theirs sons to the Union front. He knew, that Democratic Fathers would not betray to the enemy the Cause, in defense of which, their own sons were staking and losing their lives by tens ofALBERT THAYER 903 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 5 thousands under the Stars and Stripes Tribute to Morton Morton went to his grave poor and honest, his bold and generous heart uncorrupted by graft; guiltless of the crime of sheding innocent blood under the plea of Patriotism - Patriotism! "The last resort of scoundrels" Of all the great souls forced to the Crest during the stress and storm of our Civil war, Oliver P. Morton was the greatest I never voted for Morton; but the strong logic of Time, and Experience, and of Eternal Truth taught me to love him and to worship his name Albert Thayer Private Co. C 51st Ill. Vol. Inft [*I never ask for unreasonable favors*]ALBERT THAYER 903 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 6 Thomas A. Hendricks, Joseph E. McDonald and Dan Voorhees were leaders of the Democratic party in Indiana during the civil war and for years after. The people of Indiana elected Hendricks once to the U. S. Senate; once Governor of his state; twice Vice President of the U. S and crownned it all by erecting to his memory a monument now standing in the grounds of the state Capitol Building By electing McDonal once to the U. S. Senate By electing Dan Voorhees three times to the U. S. Senate Albert Thayer The voice of the people is not the voice of treason[*[ENCL IN "R.D.T." CA MARCH 1911]*] 7Berkeley Calif 7 I think the plan of the San Francisco Ad Club to have you open campaign in San Francisco the thirteenth or fifteenth would undoubtedly have the effect of stirring things to the depths and of vastly widening all through the country the clientage of the bond Benj. Ide Wheelem [Ca. Mar 1911][*[CA MARCH 1911]*] The Horticultural Society of New York (INCORPORATED 1902) PRESIDENT GEO T. POWELL TREASURER F. R. NEWBOLD 109 EAST 72D STREET, N.Y. CITY SECRETARY GEORGE V. NASH Dear Sir: The Council of the Horticultural Society of New York extends to you an invitation to become a member of the Society. The annual dues are $5.00; for a sustaining membership the annual dues are $25.00, and when ten such payments have been made the person becomes a patron; the payment of $50.00 at any one time carries with it a life membership; while the payment at any one time of $250.00 confers the title of patron. Your attention is called to the enclosed folder which contains information in regard to the society. Please make check payable to The Horticultural Society of New York. Yours respectfully, JAMES WOOD FRED’C R. NEWBOLD N. L. BRITTON. Committee on Membership.[*[FOR ENCL SEE CA MARCH 1911]*][*[ca March 1911]*] 1911. Dr. Samuel T. King, Treasurer Brooklyn Chess Club, 4 and 5 Court Square, Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Sir: In response to letter received from Brooklyn Chess Club "Cable Match Committee," enclosed please find check for $ __ as subscription to international Chess Match, Special Fund. Kindly acknowledge receipt. Respectfully, [Enc in Chittenden ca March 1911]Release by Detroit News. . [ [ca1911] ] [*1.*] [*Thought you might like to read the Miller*] [*[Ca. Mar. 1911]*] [[shorthand Washington, March .--- In a big thick book printed by the government every year and entitled, "Hearings on the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill," there is a chapter which will be full of chuckles for Col. Theodore Roosevelt should he ever cast is eye upon it. The appropriations committee of the house calls in the heads of the various departments every year when ready to make up this great appropriation bill, and requires them to explain what they want to do with the money they ask for. The chapter containing the Roosevelt chuckles relates to the interview the committee had with the secretary of the Smithsonian institution. To understand where the chuckles come in one must be informed that all winter long rumors have circulated through the capital that Col. Roosevelt's African expedition was financed by the Smithsonian institution. Those who do not like the colonel have been hinting that when the showdown came it would be revealed that as president of the United States he caused the Smithsonian institution to pay all the expenses of the outing later enjoyed by the colonel as a private citizen; and they were prepared to be properly chocked. As the appropriations committee of the late congress contained much devout anti-Rooseveltites as James A. Tawney of Minnesota, W. I. Smith of Iowa, Washington Gardner of Michigan, and J. Warren Keifer of Ohio, the fun was expected to start when the Smithsonian people came along to ask for their money. The grilling began from the word, "go." At the first opening Mr. Smith led off by severely criticising the institution for making some small repairs of the cliff dwellings of the southwest. It was explained that in making researches of these old buildings it had always been the practice to fix them up with a little cement so as to slightly repair the damage done in making the research. Otherwise the buildings might fall down at once. Mr. Smith was emphatic in his denunciation of this. He-2- wanted it to be distinctly understood that when congress appropriated money for research work it was to be expended for research work and not for repairs. It made no difference that the sum involved was small. The principle was the thing he contended for. Having laid this foundation for [proper] action when the [institutions pro] hearing came to the possible diversion of funds for an expedition to Africa under the leadership of an ex-president, for which purpose congress had made no appropriation, the committee proceeded with its examination of the institution representatives. Presently a paragraph was reached [callin] calling for $350,000 for the preservation of collections. Immediately Chairman Tawney sprang into the arena. "You appropriation under this head last time was only $300,000; why do you now ask for $350,000?" he demanded. "Of this $300,000 is required for the regular maintenance of the exhibit in the national museum, an the $50,000 is for a special purpose," replied Secretary Rathbun. "You are now referring the the African exhibit?" asked Tawney, evidently feeling that the time had come. "That is only a small part," said the secretary. "We are not at all dependent upon that. The exhibit in question are of ethnology, archeology, the great vertebrate fossils of the west, besides birds and mammals." "Do you think there is as much demand now for mounting and installing certain of these exhibits as there was a year ago - I mean public demand?" insisted Mr. Tawney, evidently fishing for a declaration that Col. Roosevelt is getting passe. "The public demand is increasing, sir," retorted Secretary Rathbun. "Do you think is is as insistent as it was a year ago?" "I should say it was more insistent." This was the only reference to the African trip the committee was able to extort from any of the Smithsonian people, but Mr. Tawney and his committee -3- members very evidently preferred to take no chances on a cent of the government funds paying any [every small] portion of the expense of mounting any of the results of Col. Roosevelt's expedition. The $50,000 was cut out of the bill. While the committee was still wondering whether any Roosevelt money might have remained in some crevice of the appropriation without being detected the annual report of the secretary of the Smithsonian institution was issued and then it was apparent why Col. Roosevelt would find a series of chuckles in the big book on the sundry civil bill. The secretary's report contained this statement: "SMITHSONIAN AFRICAN EXPEDITION. "In my last annual report there was given an account of the setting out of the expedition to Africa in charge of Col. Theodore Roosevelt and of the results accomplished prior to June 30,1909. This expedition was entirely financed from private sources through contributions by friends of the Smithsonian Institution." -----x----- [*3*][*[ca Mar 1911]*] Dedication Roosevelt Dam March 18th, 19th and 20th, 1911 Official Party Pass Mr. Frank Harper Auto No. 4 Mess No. 5[9]0 Bed " 17 Building " Office Good only when countersigned by Salt River Valley Water Users Association[*[ca. March 1911]*] Letter} No. 48767 P.O., San Francisco, Cal. [Parcel]} Received for registration _____, 19 from _____ 1 F. staufer -W 74th Ave New York addressed to Douglas Robinson 146 Bway New York NY 1 class postage prepaid Postmaster, per [Mo?][*[CA MARCH 1911]*] Mr. F. R. Newbold, Treasurer, Horticultural Society of New York, 109 East 72nd Street New York City[*[ENCL IN NEWBOLD CA MARCH 1911]*][*[CA MARCH 1911]*] Mr. Reeve a friend of Mr. Eddy would like to write an article about the freak correspondence received by Mr. Roosevelt with a view to showing to the people the futility of writing such letters to men like Mr. Roosevelt. [*[FOR ATTACHMENT SEE CA MARCH 1911]*][ATTACHED TO REEVE CA MARCH 1911] 3. Arthur B Reeve 225 5th av New York Room 816Compliments of ALBERT THAYER THE OLDEST WOOD PEDDLER IN TOWN. 866 EAST PRATT STREET. OLD 'PHONE, MAIN, 2338 (OVER.) [*Calloused knots on palms of hands large as filberts due to driving coal cart 27 years*]For nearly thirty years I have retailed COAL, WOOD AND KINDLING at 866 EAST PRATT STREET, this city. During that time my Coal Teams have been frequently arrested by the police, the loads of Coal tested on the City Scales and the weights in every instance found correct. My methods have ever been: Best Grades, Full Weights, Polite Drivers AND PROMPT DELIVERY Consequently I have never failed to receive a generous patronage from the public. I now carry in stock such leaders as: JONES OHIO JACKSON COAL The King of all Coals for Domestic Use. CLIMAX EGG, Next Best to Jackson for Cook stoves and Ranges. The genuine Marmet Halm; Raymond City Coal, has no superior. Makes white ash. Holds fire over night. Try a ton. Fine heater. Hoosier Lump, best coal mined in Indiana. Sold at same price as inferior grades. New River Smokeless (Pocahontas). Superior to all other coals for furnaces. Cincinnati Gas Coke, Nut and Lump. Tested and proved to be best in use. Big lot of the best Bundle Kindling sold in the city. Large Bundles. By securing a large trade within easy hauling distance of my Coal Office I can easily give full tons of clean, forked Coal at current prices and make a fair profit. Soliciting a continuation of your trade I remain Respectfully, ALBERT THAYER 866 East Pratt Street, City. Old 'Phone, Main, 2338[*[ENCL IN NEW BOLD CA MARCH 1911]*] ANNUAL MEMBERS - continued Miss Marianne Schurz C. W. Scott William Scott James A. Scrymser Alonzo B. See Isaac N. Seligman Jefferson Seligman E. M. Shepard William Shillaber H. A. Siebrecht Franklin Simon John Boulton Simpson Robert Simpson Benson Bennet Sloan Adelbert J. Smith Frank Moore Smith W. A. Smith William Solotaroff E. B. Southwick J. E. Spingarn Frank McM. Stanton J. R. Stanton Fred. T. Steinway Mrs. Menjamin Stern F. Lynde Stetson Alex. H. Stevens William R. Stweart Dr. Daniel M. Stimson Robert Stobo George F. Struck James Stuart F. K. Sturgis Mrs. A. R. Such Mrs. James Sullivan Rush Taggart E. N. Tailer Nikola Tesla Earnest Thalmann Edward Thomas J. Thorne Louis C. Tiffany F. H. Traendly W. C. Trageser Mrs. J. B. Trevor A. F. Troescher Mrs. B. B. Tuttle Mrs. Lawson Valentine Mrs. Samuel Verplanck B. von Herff T. von Hoffmann W. H. Waite Edward H. Wales H. F. Walker C. W. Ward Mrs. John Hobart Warren Edwin H. Weatherbee C. W. Weathered Mrs. Robert E. Westcott W. A. White William Wicke Miss Theodora Willbour John T. Willets A. L. Willis W. P. Willis F. S. Witherbee Mrs. F. S. Witherbee Mrs. C. B. Wood Mrs. Cynthia A. Wood James Wood Mrs. J. Hood Wright John Young Charles Zoller A. C. Zvolanek ---------- The Horticultural Society of New York is now affiliated, together with other scientific societies in this city, with the New York Academy of Sciences. Monthly meetings are held from October to June, inclusive, the general meeting of the Society on the second Wednesday, that of the Orchid Section on the fourth Wednesday. Exhibitions are given monthly. The meetings and exhibitions are held at the American Museum of Natural History or in the Museum Building of the New York Botanical Garden. The society publishes a Journal, which is issued at present as a quarterly, and a series of Memoirs. Members are entitled to both of these publications free. The society desires to promote the interests of horticulture and to this end requires a much larger membership than it now has. All who are in any way interested in this subject are eligible to membership, and an invitation is extended to all such to help in the work by joining themselves with the Society. [*[CA MARCH 1911]*] The Horticultural Society of New York Officers PRESIDENT GEO. T. POWELL, New York City VICE PRESIDENTS N. L. BRITTON T. A. HAVEMEYER PATRICE O'MARA JAMES WOOD SAMUEL THORNE TREASURER F. R. NEWBOLD, 109 East 72d Street, N. Y. City SECRETARY GEORGE V. NASH, New York Botanical Garden Bronx Park, New York City COUNCIL Ex-officio Members The Officers of the Society Elected members F. R. PIERSON, Chairman F. L. Atkins J. W. Cromwell Henry F. du Pont Henry Hicks John E. Lager J. A. Manda E. S. Miller Clement Moore W. Nilsson I. L. Powell E. H. Roehrs H. H. Rusby H. A. Siebrecht Robert Simpson E. B. Southwick James Stuart J. H. Troy W. H. Waite C. W. Ward C. W. Weathered A. L. WillisTERMS OF MEMBERSHIP Annual Members Members of this class pay an annual fee of $5.00. Sustaining Members Members of this kind pay $25.00 annually, and when ten such annual payments have been made they become patrons. Life Members The payment of $50.00 at any one time carries with it a life membership. Patrons The payment of $250.00 at any one time confers the title of Patron. Membership of the Society PATRONS Archer M. Huntington Mrs. Russell Sage LIFE MEMBERS Edward D. Adams Cornelius Rea Agnew Constant A. Andrews John D. Archbold John Jacob Astor Miss E. Billings Miss Catherine A. Bliss George Blumentha; Geirge S. Bowdoin Geo. McKesson Brown Louis Burk Mrs. Ina Campbell S. B. Chapin Percy Cubb W. Colgate George W. Collord Mrs. F. A Constable W. S. Conyngham Mrs. John R. Delafield A. F. Estabrook James B. Ford H. P. Frothingham E. S. Harkness Chas. J. Harrah Theodore R. Hoyt Thos. H. Hubbard Adrian Iselin, Jr. Columbus O'd. Iselin Mrs. D. Willis James John Innes Kane Edward V. Z. Lane Emerson McMillin A. G. Mills J. Pierpoint Morgan J. P. Morgan Jr. Hon. Levi P. Morton Dudley Olcott G. F. Peabody S T. Peters ANNUAL MEMBERS Leonard Barron F. A. Bartlett Anton Bauer August Belmont C. D. Bendheim J. H. Benedict Miss Mary Benson Mrs. D. C. Blair C. D. Blauvelt Hugo Blumenthal Arthur T. Boddington F. A Bolles F. S Bond Charles Lyman Brinsmade John I. D. Bristol Dr. N. L. Britton Hon. Addison Brown Robert I. Brown F. W. Bruggerhof Mrs. W. Bryce Edwin M. Bulkey L. Duncan Bulkley Harry A. Bunyard Wm. W. Burnham John Butterworth H. A. Caesar H. H. Cammann James Campbell John Canning Thomas M. Carnegie Thomas Carr William J. Cassard Miss J. R. Cathcart Chester W. Chapin Wm. Childs, Jr. Hugh J. Chisholm G. C. Clausen C. A Coffin Michael Coghlan R. J. Collier Rolan R. Conklin W. E. Connor F. D. Crane Mrs. Pau; D. Cravath John D. Crimmins James W. Cromwell J. Clarence Davies H. DeCoppet B. F. DeKlyn Warren Delano John Dervan Jos. Dexter C. F. Dietrich Miss A. M. Dike George E. Dimock J Douglas Mrs. Geo. W. DuBois P. Duff Henry F. du Pont Mrs. M. E. Dwight James P. dye M. C. Ebel George Ehret Banjamin T. Fairchild E. Fardel Wm. Hyatt Farrington Mrs. Farquhar Ferguson William H. Fischer William Forester J. B. Foulke Mrs. George S. Fraser Miss J. K. Fraser H. B. Fullerton J. E. Gay Mrs. Walter Geer George Giatras Robt. W. Gibspm Francis X. Golly James Goodier J J. Goodwin Paul Gottheil ANNUAL MEMBERS-continued James W. Greene Benedict J. Greenhut Mrs. William Preston Griffin H. W. Guersey A. M. Guinzburg A. J. Guttman John C. Haddock G. H. Hale Mrs. John H. Hall Miss Elizabeth Stewart Hamilton T. A. Havemeyer Miss Frances A. L. Haven Homer Heminway Charles Henderson I. S Hendrickson Ferdinand Hermann Mrs. Esther Herrman Henry Hicks James I. higginson Mrs. R. Hoe Richard M. Hoe E. R. Holden M. D. Howell Gerald L. Hoyt Thomas Hunt Henry Hurrell Wm. Inglis Mrs Columbus O'D. Iselin Miss Georgine Iselin William E. Iselin T. F. Jackson Martin R. Jacobus J. Jaenicke Robert E. Jennings Mrs. Morris K. Jesup O. H. Kahn Mrs. Hamilton Fish Kean Morris Kinney Dr. J. M. W. Kitchen Thomas Knight Robert Koehne C. Kohlman John E Lager G. Langmann, M. D. Miss Lydia G. Lawrence Gen. Samuel C. Lawrence Adolph Lewisohn Paul Lichtenstein F. J. Lisman Luther S. Livingston Morris Loeb Mr. D. T. MacDougal David Mackenzie Ewen Mackenzie V. Everit Macy Charles Mallory A. J. Manda J. A. Manda W. A. Manda John B. Marcou H. S. Marlor W. E. Marshall Edgar L. Marston Edwin S. Marston W. E. Maynard Dr. D. H. McAlpin Louis B. McCagg G. R. McDougall Herman W. Merkel Edwin O. Meyer Geo. Middleton A. L. Miller E. S. Miller Dr. George N. Miller Clement Moore William Fellowes Morgan John Morris C. W. Munson George V. Nash F. R. Newbold W. Nilsson George Notman Patrick O'Mara Wm. S. Opdyke Manuel Ordonez J. H. Pepper G. W. Perkins Curt G. Pfeiffer Michael Piel J. R. Plamnten A. S. Post George T. Powell I. L. Powell Charles Pryer Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer Mrs. A. Richard Max Richter Samuel Riker Miss M. M. Roberts J. L. Robertson Edward H. Roehrs Julius Roehrs Mrs. Arch'd Rogers E. L. Rogers Mrs. Jacob Ruppert Dr. H. H. Rusby Edward Russ Paul J. Sachs Motimer L. Schiff[*[CA MARCH 1911]*] [*[NORCROSS]*] Nevada - Battle Born.10 Cents By the Year $1.00 The Scrap Book Capt. Kidd As He Really Was From an Early Chronicle The World's Best Past and Present November 1909. Frank A Munsey Company New York and LondonAre You a Business Man? Then you want to know a good many things every day, which new methods, modern conditions, the pace of the times, have made absolutely necessary for any business man to know. DRY ROT is simply not keeping up with the times. 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THREE POUND ROASTERS TEN WEEKS OLD ---------- In answering this advertisement it is desirable that you mention THE SCRAP BOOK. NEVADA: BATTLE-BORN ----- BY FRANK H. NORCROSS, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. A STATE FIRST CONCEIVED IN THE BRAIN OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABOLISHING SLAVERY BY CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION. HER UNIQUE POLITICAL HISTORY. HER VAST UNDEVELOPED WEALTH. THE NATION'S MINERAL STOREHOUSE HER CERTAINTY OF FUTURE GREATNESS. HERE is the alternative: that we carry this vote, or be compelled to raise another million, and I don't know how many more men, and fight no one knows how long." Thus spoke Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, relative to the vote, shortly to be taken in the House of Representatives, upon the question of the admission of the Territory of Nevada into the Union as a sovereign State "upon an equal footing with the original States." The words of President Lincoln, above quoted, were used in a conversation with Mr. Charles A. Dana, then Assistant Secretary of War, and the whole account of this conversation, as related by Mr. Dana in his book, "Recollections of the Civil War," is most interesting: "The administration had decided that the Constitution of the United States should be amended so that slavery should be prohibited. This was not only a change in our national policy, it was aso a most important military measure. It was intended not merely as a means of abolishing slavery forever, but as a means of affecting the judgment and the feelings and the anticipations of those in rebellion. It was believed that such an amendment to the Constitution would be equivalent to new armies in the field, that it would be worth at least a million men, that it would be an intellectual army that would tend to paralyze the enemy and break the continuity of his ideas. "In order thus to amend the Constitution, it was necessary, first to have the proposed amendment approved by three-fourths of the States. When that question came to be considered, the issue was seen to be so close that one State more was necessary. The State of Nevada was organized and ad- {{column break}} mitted into the Union to answer that purpose. I have sometimes heard people complain of Nevada as superfluous and petty, not big enough to be a State; but when I hear that complaint, I always hear Abraham Lincoln saying, 'It is easier to admit Nevada than to raise another million of soldiers.' "In March, 1864, the question of allowing Nevada to form a State government finally came up in the House of Representatives. There was strong opposition to it. For a long time beforehand the question had been canvassed anxiously. At last, late one afternoon, the President came into my office, in the third story of the War Department. He used to come there sometimes rather than send for me, because he was fond of walking and liked to get away from the crowds in the White House. He came in and shut the door. "'Dana,' he said, 'I am very anxious about this vote. It has got to be taken next week. The time is very short. It is going to be a great deal closer than I wish it was.' "'There are plenty of Democrats who will vote for it,' I replied. 'There is James E. English, of Connecticut; I think he is sure, isn't he?' "'Oh, yes; he is sure on the merits of the question.' "'Then,' said I, 'there's "Sunset" Cox, of Ohio. How is he?' "'He is sure and fearless. But there are some others that I am not clear about. There are three that you can deal with better than anybody else, perhaps, as you know them all. 789790 THE SCRAP BOOK. I think it would be well if you would send for them.' "He told me who they were; it isn't necessary to repeat the names here. One man was from New Jersey and two from New York. "'What will they be likely to want?' I asked. " 'I don't know,' said the President; 'I don' t know. It makes no difference, though, what they want. Here is the alternative; that we carry this vote, or be compelled to raise another million, and I don't know how many more men, and fight no one knows how long. It is a question of three votes or new armies.' Got All They Asked. "'Well, sir,' said I, 'what shall I say to these gentlemen?' " 'I don't know,' said he; 'but whatever promise you make to them I will perform.' "I sent for the men and saw them one by one. I found that they were afraid of their party. They said that some fellows in the party would be down on them. Two of them wanted internal revenue collector's appointments. 'You shall have it,' I said. Another one wanted a very important appointment about the custom-house of New York. I knew the man well whom he wanted to have appointed. He was a Republican, though the Congressman was a Democrat. I had served with him in the Republican county committee of New York. The office was worth perhaps twenty thousand dollars a year. When the Congressman stated that case, I asked him, 'Do you want that?' "'Yes,' said he. "'Well, I answered, 'you shall have it.' "'I understand, of course,' said he, 'that you are not saying this on your own authority?' "'Oh, no,' said I; 'I am saying it on the authority of the President.' "Well, these men voted that Nevada be allowed to form a State government, and thus they helped secure the vote which was required. The next October the President signed the proclamation admitting the State. In the February following, Nevada was one of the States which ratified the Thirteenth Amendment, by which slavery was abolished by constitutional prohibition in all of the United States. I have always felt that this little piece of side politics was one of the most judicious, humane, and wise uses of executive authority that I ever assisted in or witnessed." That Mr. Lincoln had in view the making of a State out of the western portion o f Utah for the double purpose of insuring the abolition of slavery by amendment to the Constitution, and to gain the support in Congress of the representatives of another loyal State, long before Nevada was actually admitted, is now quite evident. What comprises the State was originally Carson County, Utah Territory. In 1861 it was cut off from the domain of Brigham Young and made the Territory of Nevada. Mr. Lincoln appointed as Governor, James W. Nye, of New York, and as secretary of the new Territory, Orien Clemens, the brother of Mark Twain. Nye was the personal and political friend of Mr. Lincoln, and his selection as Governor was another illustration of Mr. Lincoln's estimation of the capabilities of men. Nye had been prominent both as a lawyer and jurist in the State of New York, and was the first president of the Metropolitan Board of Police of New York City. He is said to have been one of the most persuasive political campaign-orators of his day. During the Lincoln campaign he accompanied William H. Seward upon a stumping-tour of the Western States. He is mentioned along with Thomas Star King, the great orator-clergyman of San Francisco, as performing heroic work in keeping California and Nevada steadfast for the Union during the war. The discover of the Comstock Lode made Nevada a prize worth the while of any government, and it is claimed that David S. Terry, of Terry-Broderick duel fame, carried the commission of Jefferson Davis as Governor of Nevada, and that he was only waiting the opportune moment to assume authority. What might have been the result to the nation, had Nevada come under the control of the Confederacy, would be difficult to imagine. If the half-billion dollars of gold and silver, which the mines of Nevada produced during an din the years immediately following the Civil War, could have been diverted to the Confederate treasury and Nevada have become a Confederate State, then might the fears of President Lincoln have been realized and the North have been "compelled to raise another million, and I don't know how many more men, and fight no one knowns how long." Born from Necessity. No one ever pretended that Nevada was admitted as a State for any other reason than as a war measure. Nevada stands alone as the only Territory in the Union that had Statehood thrust upon her. It meant something to the people of Nevada in 1864 to assume the heavy burdens of Statehood. The glory was not then NEVADA: BATTLE-BRON 791 so alluring but that the first proposed constitution was rejected by popular vote. When the real purpose of Statehood was better understood, the action of a second constitutional convention was promptly ratified. So great was then deemed the necessity for haste that the Constitution was telegraphed to Washington at an expense to the State for the one despatch of over thirty- four hundred dollars. "All for Our Country." The sentiment of those hardy pioneers of the then Far West was expressed in the motto of the State, as embodied in the constitution- "All for our Country." Nevada lived up to her motto. She turned a stream of gold and silver into the coffers of the nation that made it easy to maintain her credit, and, besides, she practically was compelled to assume the defense of her own domain from warring Indian tribes. The general government still owes the State of Nevada nearly half a million dollars expended in protecting her people from the wards of the government and in raising and equipping soldiers for the Union army. Some day, probably, the nation that has had the real benefit of the hundreds of millions of dollars which the mines of Nevada have produced, will pay this honest debt. The wealth produced from the mines of Nevada enabled the nation to resume specie payments after the war, a decade or two sooner than it could have done otherwise. Then the money-power became afraid that money was going to become too cheap, and so silver was surreptitiously stricken out as a money metal in 1873. This caused the closing of many of the silver-mines of Nevada, creating a period of depression that lasted for a score of years. It would take a library to hold the abuse that was heaped upon Nevada during this time, simply because her population had dwindled to less than fifty thousand, while her influence in the Senate of the United States was numerically as great as New York with her boasted five millions, and in point of the ability of her representatives 0 well, let us not make comparisons. It is proper, however, to say that Nevada has no apologies to offer to the balance of the Union for her existence as a State, nor for the manner in which she has fulfilled her responsibilities. Six years ago, when Jim Butler left the old silver-mining camp of Belmont with his burro and started across the Nevada desert upon a prospecting expedition, he ushered in what is frequently called the New Nevada. 3 S B {{column break}} His discovery of the mines of Tonopah attracted the attention of the world to the fact that the story of Nevada's mineral wealth had never a hundredth part been told. Following the discovery of Tonopah came in quick succession the discoveries at Goldfield, Bullfrog, Manhattan, Fairview, Mazuma Hills, Rawhide, and a score of other camps. In a little while the boom was on. The rush to Nevada surpassed the old days of the Comstock. Sharpers began to coin the public excitement into money. While a vast amount of legitimate mining was going on, many were engaged in mining the public, and not the rich mineral-laden hills of Nevada. That period is practically over now, and legitimate mining is the rule. The State is doing all it can to protect the legitimate investor. An exercise of the same degree of intelligence as a man would use in any other business enterprise, will protect one in mining investments in Nevada. Nevada is the nation's greatest storehouse of minerals. This year will see her very near to the head of the list of producers of precious metals, and, if she is not quite at the top, another year will put her there to stay. Not alone as she gold and silcer, but every other metal known to man. Her mines of copper are among the richest in the world, and she only really began to have these wonderful properties developed during the past five years. Nevada is larger in area than the States of New England and New York combined. Of her one hundred and twelve thousand square miles, it is safe to say that not a hundredth part has ever been thoroughly prospected. The State possesses a domain for mineral-exploration unsurpassed upon the globe. It is a boundless field for legitimate investment and exploitation. Not alone is Nevada surpassingly rich in minerals, but her undeveloped agricultural resources are of greater importance to her own permanent material welfare than all her mines of precious and other metals. Enriching the World. Comparatively little of the wealth produced from Nevada's mines remains within her borders. The world is probably a half- century ahead of what it would have been had the Comstock Lode remained undiscovered to this date. That wealth went to build up great cities all over the earth, to construct railroads, telegraph lines, and ocean-cables, but the place of its production only shared in a remote degree the benefits it conferred upon humanity at large. This condition has considerably changed during the present revival of mining, as a much792 THE SCRAP BOOK. larger proportion of the wealth being produced is invested at home. The State, however, must rely largely for its permanent prosperity upon its agricultural resources. A glance at a topographical map of Nevada will show that it is ribboned with ranges of mountains of a northerly and southerly trend. Between these ranges are valleys where the sagebrush grows rank. The sage-brush is an unerring indicator of the soil. The soil of these valleys is usually rich and capable of producing bountiful crops whenever water for irrigation is brought upon them. Much has already been accomplished along these lines, and there are valleys in Nevada to-day under as high a state of cultivation as may be found in the entire country. Like her mineral wealth, however, her agricultural resources are but in the infancy of development. Nevada has still another great problem to solve - that of transportation. Until a few years ago, the State was dominated very largely by the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was the policy of that railroad to hold the State of Nevada as the special field for operations of the wholesale merchants of California, particularly of Sacramento and San Francisco. The long and short-haul clause of the Interstate Commerce Act was suspended over the State of Nevada. It costs about twice as much to ship a car-load of freight from any Eastern point to a Nevada point, as it did from such Eastern point to San Francisco or Sacramento, although the haul to the Nevada point was from two hundred to six hundred miles shorter. This situation made it impossible for a city of any considerable population to exist in Nevada, and such a thing as a wholesale mercantile establishment had no chance whatever for existence. It was, in effect, a tax levied upon the people of the entire State, the like of which the people of no other State were compelled to bear. There is hope now that this situation will soon be brought to an end. The railroad has lost its power as a dominating factor in the politics of the State. Besides, it is now manifesting a disposition to treat the State more fairly. The Legislature has provided for a State railroad commission, and it is composed of men of ability, energy, and integrity. They have brought the situation forcibly to the attention of the Interstate Commerce Commission. One hearing has already been had, and the final consideration will occur shortly. It is confidently expected that the State will win in its demands. If it does, it means that Reno will be a city as large as Salt Lake, or possibly Denver, and other shipping points on the main line will increase proportionally. Then will Nevada, for the first time in her history, have an equal show for prosperity. While Nevada was made a State because of a great political necessity, at a time when it contained but little of the elements ordinarily deemed essential for Statehood, it has borne its burdens and performed its duties bravely, generally against heavy odds. To-day, it points with pride to its present achievements and looks the future in the face, confident that the ability and energy of her people will make from her vast, undeveloped resources a great and powerful commonwealth. When the State of Nevada was admitted into the Union, its capital, Carson City, was twelve hundred miles distant from the nearest railroad-point. The State now has over two thousand miles of railroad within her borders, and it is crossed by three transcontinental lines. The State maintains a public school system, second to none. Its population is composed of as intelligent, energetic, and patriotic men and women as are to be found in any State in the Union. It is a State that is worthy, in fact, of the great cause which gave it the appellation Battle-Born. LOVE TRUTH BUT PARDON ERROR Voltaire. REFERRING to an allusion in the August SCRAP BOOK to the capture of John Brown at Harper's Ferry. Mr. W. D. Woods, of Sumter, South Caroline, writes: "One detachment sent to recapture the arsenal was under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R. E. Lee, who, in the next few years, was to prove himself one of the great captains of history> The storming-party was led by Lieutenant J. E. B. Stuart, afterward the famous Confederate cavalry leader, and not by Lieutenant Green, as your magazine, the SCRAP BOOK, states." Mr. A. J. Bell, of Dewey, Arizona, writes: "In the article 'Wisdom Caught A-Napping,' you make an erroneous statement. You say: 'Rider Haggard, in take place at the new moon instead of the old.' What Rider Haggard does do in cited work is to have a witch-hunt and dance at night y the light of the full moon and an eclipse of the sun about one or two P.M. next day." "There is a wonderful blunder in 'A Prince of the House of David.' The learned author makes his heroine come up to Jerusalem, about Christ's time there, from the city of Cairo, in Egypt. He does not, however, explain where Cairo was at that time."The Erie Railroad Employes' Magazine 19 Electric car being operated on the Watchung Branch. It is due principally to this device in the Edison-Beach cars, that the power consumption is s o low and the riding so smooth. Chain drive is used, instead of the usual gear pin affair. The battery is durable and free from the inherent defects common with all other batteries, which are of the acid-lead combination. The Edison battery contains no lead or acid. The electrolyte of potash and pure water, emits a hydrogen-oxygen gas, no perceptible to human sense and preservative of wood, steel and other materials, with which it comes in contact. The plates will not buckle, and on the guaranteed life of six years, the cost of the battery depreciation is nominal. Laboratory tests indicate that the battery will last much longer than the guaranteed period, though it has only been in actual service, in trucks and automobiles for six years. Estimating the cost of operating these cars, including crew, cost of power, and basing the cost of the battery on the guaranteed life only, and including depreciation of the electric motors, car structure, truck, etc., with interest and all fixed charges, it is thought that 15 cents per mile will cover the entire operating expense. The Edison-Beach people are now designing a double car train, to be operated by the multiple-unit control, the same as used on the subways and elevated electric trains, so that two cars, or more, may be operated by one control. One car is to be fitted for smoking and baggage, and the other for passengers only. Such a train would be able to handle all the passenger and express business on most branch lines, and it is interesting to watch the progress of this battery car development, as applied to the steam[*[Enc in Fennell 2-22-12]*] 20 The Erie Railroad Employes' Magazine. roads, especially, as it would enable them to handle traffic that at present is unprofitable with heavy steam trains, and also to compete with the constantly expanding trolley systems, with the frequency of service, and economy of operation of the trolley lines, but without the expense and inconvenience of the ordinary third- rail, or overhead trolley installation. HON. MARTIN W. LITTLETON DISCUSSES ROOSEVELT. Extract from a Speech Delivered by the Congressman-elect, First District, State of New York, at Academy of Music, Brooklyn, N. Y., October 24, 1910. The vast region of Mr. Roosevelt's political economy he has peopled with a law-made race of men and women who grope their way about in the very fog of diffuse and unrelated power. In the wide range of his active mind he has never encountered a structure of authority which he would not change; a form of government which he would not alter; a society which he would not transform. In the long reach of his ample and enriched years he has never met with a philosopher whom he would not advise; a teacher whom he would not instruct; a soldier whom he would not command; a king whose sceptre he would not wield; a book which he would not re-write; a religion which he would not reorganize; a civilization which he would not reconstruct. In all the grades of human society with which he has come in contact he has never met a man whom he could not either love or hate; whom he could not either praise or blame; whom he could not either trust or suspect; whom he would not either appoint or disappoint. Of all the problems in philosophy or literature which have confronted him, there is not one which he did not solve; there is not a question which he did not answer; there is not a doubt which he did not resolve. In his travels he may have stood uncovered within the classic shelter of Sans Souci where Potsdam unites with the venerated dead with the virile living, but as he looked upon the lean and severe outline of Frederick the Great, I fancy there was a sort of condescending compassion which caused hi to feel that Frederick had died too young. His rugged figure may have bathed in the ineffable light which illumines every atom of silence in the tomb of Napoleon; his sibilant voice may have been stilled in the hush which breathes the memory of militant France, but as he leaned over the balustrade that guards the sacred Siberian Porphyry and calls up the thrilling scenes of the life of the Little Corporal, I dare say there was not a battle from Lodi to Ligny, from Austerlitz to Waterloo, which he could not have led and won. He may have paused in the pulseless air of St. Paul's and gazed upon the funeral car of the Iron Duke, wrought from trophies taken by that illustrious warrior, but there is no doubt, were it possible for the living to speak to the dead, he would have pointed out how Waterloo could have been ended at the Chateau Hougomont. He may have stood in that very congestion of immortals, Westminster Abbey, where the doubled dust denotes the assembled riches of England's illustrious dead, but no patient poet or sedate statesman or Christian churchman could have spoken from that speechless ruin without receiving a dash of didactic wisdom for the dead. He may have enjoyed the placid surroundings of the scholarly Sorbonne and rejoiced in the distinction which hurled him to the very height of letters and learning, but not even the inspiration and culture of this classic centre could restrain him from urging an immediate increase in the families of France. He stood in stately Guild Hall, garnering as it does the glory of England's ancient years, and while they, with pomp and splendor, gave him the freedom of the city as a distinguished guest, he gave them with unstinted measure the freedom of his advice. From Africa to Oxford, from the wide reaches of the Valley of the Nile to the gentle slopes of the tender Thames, he did not meet a savage or a savant, a rhinoceros or a regius professor, an elephant or an elementary principle, which he did not at once endeavor to reduce to his own strenuous standard. From the voiceless veldts to the venerated Vatican, from the palace of the Khedive to the crumbling Coliseum he did not encounter [*March 1911*] [*[ca March 1911]*] THE ERIE RAILROAD EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE. 21 a single savage instinct which he did not subdue, or meet with a civilized principle which he did not amend. In government bound by no law; in life bound by no policy; in intercourse bound by no attachment; in debate bound by no record; in society bound by no conventions; in conduct bound by no tradition; in attack bound by no strategy; in retreat bound by no order; in ambition bound by no limit, he towers today the embodiment of conscious and unconstrained power. He is the final, conclusive and dogmatic answer to the riddles of the universe. N. Y. S. & W. Shop Smoker. The first annual social and smoker of the Mutual Aid Association of the N. Y. S. & W. shopmen was held on Friday evening Feb. 17, in the Sons of Veterans' Hall, Stroudsburg, with over 100 of the members present. All were in a happy mood when the toastmaster, Walter Snyder, in his usual humorous and inimitable way, started the ball rolling. He gave a few short introductory remarks relative to the Association and the results to be derived therefrom and told of its object. He also remarked on its rapid growth. He then called on Dr. N. C. Miller, the company's surgeon, the guest of honor of the evening. Dr. Miller is well known and like by all the "boys" and talked to them as such. In a humorous vein he told of the pleasure and fun he derived from cutting off arms and legs, from sewing up cuts and allaying the pains of cuts and bruises which by the way had first been temporarily fixed up by Dr. "Pete." He also told of the pleasure of the evening he had enjoyed, and extended his well wishes for the good of the association. His remarks were greatly appreciated. The toastmaster then went the rounds of the table and not one escaped being called on. Among others who responded were William Will, treasurer of the association, who told of the benefits of the order to men and the benefits derived therefrom. Elmer Slutter followed and then the two secretaries, Drew Crane and Robert Evans, gave a report of the standing financially of the association when it was developed that it was in good sound financial standing, and that the membership is increasing rapidly. Last month 15 new members were received. After these remarks, a rising vote of thanks was given to the committee who were so instrumental in making it a success. This committee was composed of C. L Edinger, W. E. Stackhouse, Wilson Fisher, Geo. M. Miller and Lewis Detrick. One regrettable fact of the evening, otherwise pleasant, was that the President, T. F. MacDonald, was unable to be present because of the receipt of a telegram, announcing the death of his wife's father at Ashley. There was a bountiful spread and music by Rockefeller's orchestra. Supt. Johns Inspects. The good opinion of a division superintendent should go a long way with the men. Superintendent Johns of the N. Y. S. & W., has recently finished an inspection of the Wilkes Barre & Eastern Division in company with officials of the Maintenance of Way Department. All the section foremen to Ash Gap were picked up, and at that point they, together with others from west of Ash Gap, assembled and proceeded to hold a section foremen's staff meeting. The men listened attentively to all the subjects discussed and found them to be both instructive and interesting. The meeting resulted in a great deal of good, as the men exchanged views on important subjects pertaining to the right of way. Superintendent Johns expressed himself as being greatly benefited by the trip, and it gave him pleasure to meet the old men in track and train service, of whom he is very proud, as well as the conditions he found at the west end of his line. He noticed everything running like clock work, and met conductors and engineers that have been faithfully performing their duties ever since the road opened in 1894; also men that were brakemen and firemen at that time, who have since been promoted to conductors and engineers. The condition in which he found their engines and cabooses impelled Mr. Johns to state that they are a credit to the road and hustlers that work hard, instead of killing time.22 THE ERIE RAILROAD EMPLOYES' MAGAZINE. INTERLOCKING LAYOUT IN JERSEY CITY PASSENGER YARD, RECENTLY COMPLETED (See Page 23.)[*[ENCL IN "R.D.T" CA MAR 1911]*] [*[CA MARCH 1911]*]dent, perhaps, - convict's cell? ===== [*Indipls Star*] A Tribute to Morton. Indianians familiar with civil war, history have long felt that the importance of the services rendered in support of the Union cause by their own war Governor, Oliver P. Morton, is not understood and appreciated at its full value by people outside of the state, and the words of deserved praise spoken in his behalf by The Outlook and reproduction in another column are therefore especially gratifying. The comments in The Outlook are suggested by the centenary celebrations of Greeley and Sumner, Morton's name arising as that of a third whose influence was great during our nation's bitterest struggle for existence. The article is presumably from the pen of Dr. Lyman Abbott, who was a resident of Indiana during the war, and was therefore entirely familiar with conditions in the state and with the great work done by Morton. It has often been a source of irritation to Indianians who know the facts to find in historical literature a coupling of the names of Morton and Andrews of Massachusetts as war Governors whose services were of similar character and importance, whereas Andrews's responsibilities and labors were in reality of far less consequence and are not to be compared with those of Morton in their bearing on the general national results of the war. The Outlook points out that this failure to give Morton his just dues is owning to the fact that most historians of the period have been Eastern men. This is probably true, yet it is hardly a sufficient excuse for inaccuracy and improper estimates on the part of writers of history that they are affected by their environment, the business of a writer of history being to collect and present fact in an unbiased manner. Mr. William Dudley Foulke, fortunately, has done mych to offset this error in his biography of Morton, which is really a history of Indiana's part in the civil war, and historians of the future, it may be hoped, will draw on this and other authentic records of the period for their material. The closer Morton is approached and the more closely the period is studied the greater does he appear. He was one of the greatest figures of the war time, and as years go on this fact will stand out more and more clearly. ========== The Washington Star, which always [Geo. W. Beatty] [4-1-11][*Boy Scouts*] Yerington Methodist Episcopal Church Geo. W. Beatty Pastor Yerington, Nevada Ex-President Roosevelt, Dear Sir: - The enclosed cutting from the "Lyon County Times" of April 1, 1911 will explain my request for a little of your strenuous life. If it were not so directly in line with your past and present I would not ask you to write a word of encouragement to Yerington Troop, Boy Scouts of America. It would be a great pleasure to ask this in person but the R.R. time table does not permit me to reach Reno in time after my Sunday services. Hoping you may find time in the near future to drop a line to the Scouts, I am, Dear Sir, Respectfully yours, Geo. W. Beatty Scout Master No. 2313. [[shorthand]] [*Yerington 4/1/11*] [*Boy Scouts of Yerington The TIMES learns that Dr. G. W. Beatty, of this place, has been appointed Scout Master for Yerington by the National headquarters in New York. Already three patrols have been organized in Yerington with an enrollment of twenty-six. Patrol No. 2 makes its first country tramp today. This organization has the endorsement of our first citizens, President Taft being Honorary President, Theodore Roosevelt, Honorary Vice President and Ernest Thompson Seton Chief Scout. The organization makes for strong, pure, honest boyhood, and naturally, good citizenship, and the Times congratulates the boys and their parents on the fact that Dr. Beatty has taken this matter in hand, as no one has shown greater interest in the young people nor shown greater ability to work with them. We believe this organization is the first of its kind in Nevada. Names of troops and officers will appear in our next issue.*]Residence 1423 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 1452 THE TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Holds Services in Old Armory Hall, Corner Sixth and L Streets Recording Secretary GENERAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATON of California REV. JOHN M. COLLINS, Pastor Aderess: P.O. Box 651 Services EVERY SUNDAY at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sacramento, Cal. April 1 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear President. I realize that you are a very bussey man and that your mind and time is ocupied with great matters of World Wide importance and therefore I beg pardon for asking just a few minutes of your time as an humble Negro preacher. Mr. President What I realy desired was to have you examine my little book and give me a word of your opinion of the same. I am preparing to get out a second, Revised Edition with the assistance of some White Gentlemen. I aim to make it a decided improvement over the present one. I will greatly thank you for any word that you may say on the subject. Humbly yours, John M. CollinsForm No. 260. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVER'S No. TIME FILED CHECK [*Copy*] SEND the following message subject to the terms } on back hereof, which are hereby agreed to. } San Francisco, Cal., April 1, 1911. Mr. P. H. Morrissey, 233 Railway Exchange Chicago, Ills. WAS received most royally at noon to-day by your friend, Col. Roosevelt. Had some difficulty in making connection, but immediately upon getting near enough to mention your name, the way was clear. Am invited to call on him in New York. He hopes it may be with you. So do I. T. FLAHERTYLa Grande Oregon, April 1, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Portland Oregon. Dear Mr. Roosevelt - This letter is not intended to take up your time but to pay my respects and let you know that an old MEDORA boy who is now a resident of Portland regrets that he can not be there to see you. Very respectfully, E. S. Foley 512 E. 45th St. North, Portland Oregon.J. R. CALDWELL, Toledo PRESIDENT A. E. JACKSON, Tama SECRETARY NINTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY August 10 To 16, 1911 CENTRAL IOWA CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION TAMA - TOLEDO Tama, Iowa. April 1 1911 Publishers of "The Outlook" New York, N.Y. Gentlemen:- For the want of any other method of locating Hon Theodore Roosevelt we write you to inquire. Can you, by wire, advise us as to where a telegram would reach him on Saturday April 8th. If so we will appreciate the courtesy if you will so do. Yours very truly, A E Jackson Secy. [*Spokane*][*[Jones]*] April 1st, 1911 Portland, Ore. Ex Pres. Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Knowing you are coming to Portland we cannot miss the opportunity to see our beautiful twins, a boy and girl 7 months old, born the 12th day of Sept. 1910. We have always remembered how much you tho't of twins, and have waited with pleasure of your coming to Portland and would love to have you name them for us. We also have a little girl 5 years old.-2- We have had many misfortunes in our seven years of married life, my husband has lost a hand and I the sight of one eye and almost that of the other, but still we are happy with our babies, and are always looking forward to better times. Now thanking you for your kindness in advance and trusting you will remember us in naming our twins. With kindest regards we will remain Resp. Yours, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones. 165 Wood St. Cor Corbett South PortlandCECIL A. LYON MEMBER REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN REPUBLICAN STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHERMAN, TEXAS [*4*] Apr. 1, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt 4th Avenue, New York, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- You will remember at breakfast in San Antonio, speaking to my partner, Mr. R.W. Marshal about the death of Mr. Geo. Gray, who was fatally wounded in an encounter with a lion. My partner sends me the enclosed clipping, thinking perhaps it might interest you. With best wishes, I am, Respectfully, Cecil A. Lyon.Port Clinton, Ohio April 1, 1911 Colonel Roosevelt San Francisco, Cal. Dear Sir:- If I may impose upon your time I would kindly ask you to send me a few points on the affirmative side of the following debate "Resolved: The Panama Canal should be fortified." which I have to take part in in our High School on April 18. Thanking you in advance and hoping to hear from you soon. I remain Yours Respectfully John Macelwane Port Clinton, OhioForm No. 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERCA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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Theodore Roosevelt 1942, Pacific Ave. Sanfran cal Did you get my letter dated March twenty fourth respecting advisability my meeting your party at Roseburg Morning of Fifth. Will appreciate reply my expense Chas. B. Merrick 1146 AmMRS. EDWIN KNOWLTON, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 233 FRANKLIN AVE., PASADENA MRS. A. L. HAMILTON, PRESIDENT 836 N. RAYMOND AVE., PASADENA MRS. E. L. GERALDINE, RECORDING SECRETARY 1127 W. 35TH ST., LOS ANGELES California Congress of Mothers ADVISORY BOARD DR. GEO. F. BOVARD, PRES. U. S. C. J. H. FRANCIS, SUPT. L. A. SCHOOLS THOMAS NEWLIN, PRES. WHITTIER COLLEGE DAVID STARR JORDAN, PRES. STANFORD UNIVERSITY DR. ALEXIS F. LANGE, BERKELEY HON. EDWARD HYATT, STATE SUPT., SACRAMENTO MRS. OLIVER C. BRYANT, LOS ANGELES MRS. JOSIAH EVANS COWLES, LOS ANGELES MRS. ARTURO BANDINI, PASADENA MRS. STEWART LODINGER, LOS ANGELES VICE-PRESIDENTS 1ST, MRS. D. G. STEPHENS, 525 NEVADA AVE., SANTA MONICA 2D, MRS. THOS. H. SEABURY, 1430 HOPKINS ST., BERKELEY 3D, MRS. A. R. EDMONDSON, 2229 BATH ST., SANTA BARBARA 4TH, MRS. MARY O'NEAL, 419 ASHBURY ST., SAN FRANCISCO 5TH, MRS. E. N. STRONG, BOX 1015, LONG BEACH 6TH, MRS. C. A. BRONAUGH, 18 E. MAIN ST., ALHAMBRA 7TH, MRS. CHAS. GRIMM, ANAHEIM 8TH, MRS. A. S. ARMSTRONG, FOWLER MRS. A. L. COLBY, TREASURER 3623 SUNSET BLVD., LOS ANGELES MRS. H. V. DAVIS, FINANCIAL SECRETARY 2023 UNION AVE., LOS ANGELES MRS. EDITH M. HUNCHBERGER, AUDITOR CENTRAL AND FOURTH STS., GLENDALE MRS. THEOPHILE COLVILLE, HISTORIAN 950 BOSTON COURT, PASADENA MRS. ELIZABETH YOUNG, PARLIAMENTARIAN GOWER AND CARLTON WAY, HOLLYWOOD San Francisco, Cal. Apr. 1st 11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, City. Dear Sir, [[shorthand]] I am a young man, law student, and wish you would kindly look over the book I am selling edited by the late Carroll D. Wright. The wide range of facts covered, and the excellent arrangement of same, make it a most valuable book for our "strenuous" present day life. I have a personal letter from the late Grover Cleveland and I much desire a note from you expressing your opinion of this valuable book. Awaiting your reply with much interest, I am Sincerely yours, Dee Miller. Hotel Adena, City. 144 O'Farrell St.[[shorthand]] United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Ninth Judicial Circuit. Judges' Chambers. San Francisco, California. April 1, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 1942 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, California. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I send by messenger a copy of the "Green Bag" for March, 1911, containing Mr. Root's address before the New York State Bar Association on the Reform of Procedure on January 19, 1911. I think you will find this address very interesting, and I commend it to you particularly because we have encountered the same difficulties in this state referred to by Mr. Root with respect to the practice in the State of New York. This state was the first to adopt the Code of Civil Procedure proposed by David Dudley Field, and that code has been enlarged from time to time so we have in this state, as in New York, a very elaborate system of procedure, which complicates matters in the highest degree for the administration of justice in all courts. I find on looking at our Codes that in the Code of Civil Procedure there are 2,104 numbered sections, in the Penal Code 1,615 numbered sections, in the Civil Code 3,543 numbered sections, in the Political Code 4,505 numbered sections; total number of numbered sections in the four Codes, 11,767. The actual number of existing sections may not be precisely the number of numbered sections in the Codes by reasonof the fact that some few sections may have been dropped or repealed, but there are a large number of sections designated by a half-number to more than make up for all such repeals, so that the actual number of sections would be in excess rather than below the numbered sections as here given. In addition to this elaborate Code System we have 4,496 statutes in our general laws. This will indicate to you the legislative system that the courts have to deal with in administering justice in this state. Very sincerely yours, Wm. W. Morrow P.S. You main retain the copy of the "Green Bag" which I send you.Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; not in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT Pine & Montgomery Sts., Tel. Sutter 4321 a 353 pc.hc. 53 N L 1 ex advise Checking point., Spokane, Wa Apl 1-11. Theodore Roosevelt Cr Western Union Tel Co., [*2112*] San Francisco. We would like to have the federal troops escort you in short parade with boy scouts if agreeable to you. Will you include at Chamber of commerce luncheon touching off button to set in motion large independent telephone plant just completed. Will not necessitate any time nor change of plans. Answer prepaid. R.L. Rutter Chairman. 1014 p JOHN G. SCORER "THE MIRTHFUL PHILOSOPHER" IN POPULAR LECTURES 5038 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. BELL PHONE, PRESTON 37-84 A "Keep the Flag Flying" [ [*20 72*] ] April 1, 1911 [*13*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: - I am desirous of obtaining two or three pictures of the American flag taken in distant countries for use in my lecture on "The Story of Old Glory." It has occurred to me that you no doubt have a photograph taken in Africa that includes our flag and that perhaps you would be good enough to let me have a print for use in my lecture. I will give proper credit and use it only for my lecture. Trusting that I may have your favor, and thanking you at this time for the same, I am, Yours for the flag, John G. Scorer[*[FOR ENCL SEE 4-1-11]*]THE REFORMED CHURCH, IN BRUNSWICK, MD. "Give as the Lord Has Prospered You." Brunswick, Md. April 1st 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt MY DEAR SIR: The Reformed Congregation of Brunswick has in course of construction and nearly completed its new church. Within one month it can be gotten ready for dedication and use of the congregation. The Building Committee had, with the assistance received from the Church Board, other churches and friends and the liberal subscriptions of the congregation, about money enough in sight to complete the church. By the unfortunate placing for safe keeping and convenience of about $1,200 of our funds in the Savings Bank of Brunswick, now in receivers' hands, we are not only denied the use of this money, but will experience an actual loss of about $600. This leaves us without funds to buy a heating plant and seating for the church, without which we are unable to occupy the building and must continue to pay rent for a place to hold services. As the loss, which we have sustained in the bank, was money sent us by the Church Board as a loan, we intend to make an earnest effort to make good the amount lost, and in doing this we must appeal to friends and churches outside of our town to help us. As you sit in your own comfortable church think of us that we are being deprived of the same religious comforts by an unfortunate and unforseen circumstance; that assistance from you, at this time, which the love of God in your heart should inspire, would enable us to enjoy the same comforts and all the sooner go forward with God's work in this town of great religious possibilities. Our congregation is not large as yet, and has given liberally toward this work from their moderate means, but we are not going to ask our friends to do this for us, but to HELP us to do it. These are the conditions as they exist with us, and we now ask if you will not kindly make us a contribution to this worthy cause in the near future, the amount of which we leave to the dictates of your Christian's heart and interest in the work of the Lord. Any contribution you feel like making us can be sent to the undersigned in the enclosed, addressed envelope, and due acknowledgment will be made of it. Thanking you in advance for any interest you may take in this matter, I am Very respectfully yours, E. C. SHAFER, Chairman of the Building Committee Approved by REV. C. M. SMITH, Pastor, Treasurer of Committee. [* Dear Sir: Knowing the interest you took in Dr. Schick's Church while in Washington, I thought I might interest you in our little church, just 50 miles west of the National Capital. Yours & E.C. Shafer*]SHERWOOD & SHERWOOD IMPORTERS 41-47 BEALE STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. April 1st, 1911. Colonel Roosevelt,- Dear Colonel:- My mother, Mrs. Robert Sherwood, insists that I address you and inform you how greatly she regretted that illness prevented her from accompanying me, her son, to hear your splendid address at the Greek Theatre on Charter Day. I am one of the Graduates of our University, of the Class of '77, and my brother is Henry Hamilton Sherwood, a Harvard man of the Class of '82 . He has had the honor of meeting you at the Harvard Club dinners in San Francisco. Yours very respectfully, Wm. Robert Sherwood P.S. My mother who is over 80 years of age comes naturally by her interest in your great and noble career. Her father was Robert Neill of Belfast, Ireland and greatly interested-2- April 1st, 1911. in America and the question of freeing the slaves of the South. His home in Belfast was a gathering point for distinguished Americans from New England, who were interested in abolition, among them Wm. Lloyd Garrison of Boston and James N. Buffum of Lynn, Mass. At that time also, some sixty years ago, one of her young friends, a gentleman of 22, was William Thompson, who became a famous discoverer in electricity and later was known as Lord Kelvin of the University of Glasgow, Scotland.Senate. California Legislature. THIRTY-NINTH SESSION. SECRETARY'S DESK. April 1st, 1911. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Sacramento, Cal., My Dear Mr. Roosevelt: - I am an Illinois - Californian, an enthusiastic admirer of the Lincoln Roosevelt Insurgents. Thru the kindness of the Riverside senator, Hon. Estudillo, I was employed here during the recent session of the legislature. It is probable that my hours of work in the State Printing Office, where I am this week entering, will hinder me from enjoying the pleasure I had anticipated of seeing you and hearing you speak. This is a great disappointment to me. Governor Johnson has kindly given me his autograph in my Birthday Book. If it is not asking too much, I wish to request that you will honor me by writing your name and birth date on enclosed slip and returning to me in enclosed, addressed, envelope. I shall, then, paste the slip in my book. With sincere appreciation, I am Very Respectfully, Eva Grant Spencer. 1235 I St., Sacramento. TELEPHONE 545 GRAMERCY LORILLARD SPENCER, JR. TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FIFTH AVE. BUILDING MADISON SQUARE NEW YORK April 1st, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- You are invited to attend a Scout Masters' Council to be held on Wednesday evening April 5th, at eight o'clock, in the Assembly Room of the Automobile Club of America, 54th St. west of Broadway, and bring any men who are interested in the movement with you. Sincerely yours, Lorillard Spencer, Jr. Temporary Chairman. LS/G.[*[ENCL IN SCORER 4-1-11]*] A Souvenir Flag for Each Patron. THERE is presented to each patron a small souvenir flag, a reproduction of the first American Flag. This flag is made within the shadow of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, then taken to the room in which the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed, then deposited in the Betsy Ross House, the Home of the American Flag. These souvenir flags have proven to be a strong drawing. Every body wants one. A Large Souvenir Flag. We will present to your organization, or any organization you may designate, a handsome wool flag, 4x7 feet, manufactured in the City of Philadelphia, the Home of the Flag, with stars and stripes sewed - not a printed flag, then taken to the room in Independence Hall in which the Declaration was adopted and signed, and then deposited in the Betsy Ross House, where the first American flag was made. These facts are vouched for by a statement attached to the flag, signed by the superintendents of Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Why Not Have This Lecture for Your People? To-day there is a great movement in the interest of the flag. Every patriotic society is pledged to stimulate interest in it, and you will find that the societies in your city will co-operate with you in making the occasion a memorable one. Stimulate interest by offering the large flag as a premium to the organization selling the most tickets to the lecture. Or, the flag may be of offered as a prize for the best short article on the history of the flag, the same to be written by one of your citizens, or a pupil in the local schools. The flag may be used in various ways to stimulate interest in the lecture and thus assist in getting out a large audience. We will furnish the flag for use in any way that you may deem best. You can make the lecture one of the events of the season. Have one of your most prominent citizen act as presiding officer for the occasion. At the conclusion of the lecture Mr. Scorer will present, through the presiding officer, to the organization you designate, the large flag. "The Banner Betsy Made" An Afternoon Lecture for the Children. IN the afternoon of the same day Mr. Scorer will give this lecture for school children immediately after the close of school. It is one hour in length, and is illustrated with pictures and music the same as the night lecture. If the lecture for the children is properly advertised your share of the receipts should total a good part of the fee which is charged for the evening lecture, thus assuring you a large profit. We present the afternoon lecture for a percentage of the receipts. Attractive Advertising Matter. We supply attractive advertising matter consisting of four page circulars, various kinds of window cards and hangers, printed in two and four colors—all the most artistic that can be produced. We shall be pleased to give terms, suggestions as to tickets, how to properly advertise, &c. We hope to have the pleasure of sending Mr. Scorer to you to present to your people his great lecture on "The Story of Old Glory". Yours for the flag, M. B. SCORER, 5038 Market Street Secretary Philadelphia, Pa. ---------- A story eloquently told, by word, action and music makes a highly instructive and wonderfully entertaining evening. ---------- Some of His Other Subjects: Mirth and Its Mission. The Good Old Times. The Man Who Sold His Shadow. Optimist or Pessimist-Which? How Big is the Bible? There are others. Making the First American Flag Copyright 1910 by John G. Scorer, "The Flag Lecturer of Philadelphia" "The Banner Betsy Made." "We have nicknamed it 'Old Glory' as it floats upon the breeze, Rich in legend, song and story, on the land and on the seas; Far above the shining river, over mountain, gorge and glade, With a fame that lives forever, floats the banner Betsy made."[*[ENCL IN SCORER 4-1-11]*] Keep the Flag Flying! ---------- "THE STORY OF OLD GLORY" by JOHN G. SCORER "The Flag Lecturer of Philadelphia" ========== AMERICAN HISTORY contains no more facinating and inspiring story than that of "Old Glory", the most beautiful flag upon which the sun shines, and the emblem of more glorious deeds than any other flag in the world's history; an emblem that symbolizes the union of the greatest Republic on earth; that is the embodiment of the power and glory of a great nation; that stands for all that is just, and true and progressive, that has been unfurled in more movements for the protection, the liberty, and the elevation of man, than any other flag the world has seen. Mr. John G. Scorer, popularly known as "The Flag Lecturer of Philadelphia", has the distinction of being the only man on the American platform in the presenting a great inspiration, instructive and entertaining lecture on America's glorious emblem. His lecture, "The Story of Old Glory", which means the history of our country and the wonderful way in which God has led her, is a masterly presentation of a theme that should have a warm place in the heart of every American. Young and old should hear it. It will stimulate in them a greater reverence and love for the flag of our common country. It will fire them with an inspiration that will lead to a greater civic righteousness. Mr. Scorer is a resident of Philadelphia, the city where Liberty was cradled, where Independence was proclaimed, and where the first American Flag was made. He has a thorough and intimate acquaintance with its history and traditions, its historic places and associations, so he speaks as one having authority. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and others of the patriotic societies of Philadelphia have supplied him with a wealth of material bearing upon the history and traditions of our flag. Beautiful Pictures THE lecture is superbly and profusely illustrated with stereopticon slides, made and colored by leading American artists. Each picture is of the highest artistic beauty. The wealth of illustrative material presented includes many places of the greatest historic interest, places of which all have read, or heard. But which many have not had an opportunity to see. Next to a personal visit to these "American Shrines" is a view of the pictures illustrating this lecture. This lecture is not merely a description of a series of a beautiful pictures. It is a story of intensest interest, of America and America's flag, told by a man skilled in the graces of public speech. The story of "Old Glory" stirs the blood of every hearer and intensifies his pride in the fact that he lives under a flag that has such a glorious history. The Lecture Has Been Pronounced a Masterpiece The press of his own city commends it. THE PHILADELPHIA RECORD says: "It is eloquent, thoughtful, instructive, inspiring. It will make for better citizenship." THE PHILADELPHIA PRESS says: "The Story of Old Glory is a masterful effort. Mr. Scorer is a man of thought, with an eloquence and intensity of speech that captivates." THE INQUIRER says: "It breathes the spirit of nationalism, not sectionalism. It is wholesome and inspirational." A Few of the Subjects and Places Represented: The first flag of which we have any knowledge used on the American Continent. The flag carried by the Mayflower. Colonial flags and flags of the Revolution. Washington raising the "Cambridge Flag at Cambridge, Mass. The flag of Bunker Hill. General Putman's flag. John Paul Jone's flag. The first Southern flag. Scene in and about historic Philadelphia. Carpenter's Hall, where the first Continental Congress met. independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed. Old Christ Church, the first cathedral built in America. The interior of the church showing the pews in which Washington, Lafayette, Franklin, Betsy Ross and many others, worshipped. Lydia Darrah, a heroine of the Revolution. The Brandywine, on whose banks was fought the "Battle of the Brandywine." Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge. Portraits of Betsy Ross, maker of the first flag consisting of the Stars and stripes. The Flag Committee, from the painting by Charles H. Weisgerber. The Betsy Ross House, the "Home of the Flag." The grave of Betsy Ross. Cooch's Bridge, where the first American flag was used in battle. Fort McHenry and their flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner." The Key Home at Georgetown, Md. The flag of fifteen stars and fifteen stripes. Soldiers saluting the flag. The Fourth of July, 1908, at Independence Hall, when the final and consumating act of Oklahoma's admission to the Union too place. The flag on Decoration Day. The flag at Santiago. Flag Day in the public schools. The flag above the school house. The Stars and Stripes in foreign lands. And many others. Patriotic Music an Attractive Feature of the Lecture Patriotic music is made a striking feature of the lecture by means of the Victor Victrola, the most perfect and wonderful musical instrument of the age. By means of the Victor Victrola is introduced "America" "Salute the Flag March," and "The Triumph of Old Glory," played by Arthur Pryor and his great band. "The Star Spangled Banner," sung by Madame Emma Eames, the great American Soprano, and "The Stars and Stipes Forever" by Sousa's Band, one of the finest and most popular bands in the world. The music adds a delightful charm to the lecture.[*File under Brandeis*] Organized Labor and Efficiency Address of Mr. Louis D. Brandeis before the Boston Central Labor Union, Sunday Afternoon April 2, 1911 Wells Memorial Hall - 987 Washington St. The assertion that American Prosperity is due to our great natural resources is only partly true. The fertile fields of the West would have brought us little wealth, but for mechanical science, and the development of agricultural machinery which eliminated waste in human labor. Elimination of Waste. - The Key to Prosperity In New England, particularly, our necessities and not our resources were the real cause of our prosperity. A poor soil drove us to manufacturing. High wages necessitated the saving of human labor and became the mother of our inventions, giving us labor saving machinery. That the people of the East have not attained even greater general well-being is due, in large part, to the fact that the supply of foreign low-priced workingmen made it possible to meet the demand for higher wages by means other than the elimination of labor waste. Human nature, like the inanimate, seeks the path of least resistance. To think hard and persistently is painful. The path of the pioneer is beset with obstacles. It was easier to tap the inexhaustible foreign labor supply than to devise and to introduce better methods and better management. Instead of keeping down the labor cost by eliminating unnecessary human effort and increasing the production of the individual, we met the workingman's demand for higher wages by the increased supply of workers.-2- Instead of conserving the workingmen, we accepted the ready substitutes for those incapacitated by disease or accident resulting from excessive toil or improper conditions of employment. The New Industrial Era Fortunately a new necessity has intervened:- the awakened social sense of the community, with its longing for a truer democracy. This great ethical movement for real brotherhood of man re-enforces the demand of the workingman for wages, hours and conditions which will permit his living according to those higher standards essential to life, health and the performance in a democracy of the duties of citizenship. These new and increasing demands have created a new necessity for economy in production. And scientific management comes prepared to relieve that necessity by a revolution in industry comparable only to that effected in the transition from hand labor to machinery. The Broad Scope of Scientific Management It is important that the scope and incidents of scientific management be not misunderstood. So much has been said of increasing the efficiency of labor that the importance of increasing the efficiency of materials, of plant, of working capital and of service has perhaps not been fully appreciated. And yet the economies and the profits arising from the scientific handling of those factors in business is probably in the aggregate at least as great as from the increased efficiency of labor itself. Saving the waste in materials is attained in part through securing that article which is determined by scientific tests to be-3- best adapted to the needs, and of producing the results at lowest cost even if purchased at a higher price. It is attained in part through proper methods of storage and accounting, thus avoiding actual waste of the material itself, or by dishonesty in its purchase or use. Saving in plant is attained, not only by adopting the best, but by so equalizing, placing and using the equipment through careful planning as to secure practically its full use all the time, thus reducing the capital invested upon which charges for depreciation, interest or rental, taxes and insurance must be earned. Saving in working capital is attained by so controlling and linking the quantity of supplies necessarily carried and so eliminating delays in the process of manufacture as to reduce materially the amount invested in raw material and supplies and in work in process. Improving the service so as to secure certainty and prompt deliveries reduces expense and annoyances, and vastly increases the successes and profits of the sales department. Scientific Management seeks to do for industry systematically and comprehensively in conserving effort, materials and capital, what heretofore has been done sporadically and partially. Its engineers refuse to recognize that there is any legitimate sphere in industry for ignorance or lack of skill. Ignorance and unskillfulness necessarily spell waste, and waste is sinful, whether it be due to lack of training, of selection, of equipment, or of planning. Increasing the Efficiency of Those Higher Up In discussing the efficiency of labor, the term labor has by some been given a construction altogether too narrow. The labor to-4- be made more effective is that of the wage earners. Indeed, the increased efficiency of the wage earner is not possible until the heavy demands which scientific management make upon those controlling and directing the business, including superintendents and foremen, are fully met. Increased efficiency must begin with those higher up. This is of the essence of scientific management. Some persons unfamiliar with the principles and application of scientific management have assumed that there is in it something hostile to labor, and particularly to organized labor. This is absolutely unfounded. Scientific Management is not "Speeding-Up" In the first place they have assumed that the aim of scientific management is "speeding up"; that it seeks to make the men work harder, thus exhausting the working man. That shows complete misconception of scientific management. Conserving human effort, and the man, is a fundamental tenet of scientific management. Among other things, it demands careful training of the working-man; the employer's investment involved in that training creates a special incentive to the employer to retain his employee and to conserve his powers. When Mr. Taylor, with infinite patience and genius, discovered the laws by which a given quantity of pig iron might be loaded into a car, or coal be shovelled by hand in a third or fourth of the time ordinarily taken, he was protecting his workmen, not exhausting them. The larger production is not attained by "speeding-up". It comes largely from removing the obstacles which annoy and exhaust the workman,-obstacles for which he is not, or should not be made, responsible. The management sees to it that he is shown the best possible-5- way of doing the job; that is, the way which takes least time, which takes least effort, and which produces the best result. The management sees to it that his machine is always in perfect order. The management sees to it that he is always supplied with the necessary materials. The management sees to it that the work comes to him at proper times, with proper instructions, and in proper condition. Relieved of every unnecessary effort, of every unnecessary interruption and annoyance, the worker is enabled without great strain to furnish mucy more in production. And under the exhilaration of achievement he develops his capacity. Closely associated with the erroneous idea that scientific management means "speeding-up", is the objection to scientific management because of the bonus system. Scientific Management is not the "Bonus System" These discussions assume that scientific management is the bonus system. The protest of labor against the bonus system is in part well founded, because the bonus is apt to do more harm than good when applied otherwise than as a part of the system of scientific management. The bonus system is a common incident under scientific management, but it must not be supposed that it is scientific management. There has been a great deal of scientific management without the application of the bonus system at all; but it is an integral part of scientific management that the workingman should get a "square deal", that he should get a proper share of the profit which he aids in producing, that his achievement should secure an appropriate reward. And in practice it has been found that this can be done usually more fairly through the bonus system than by any-8- other available method of compensation. But, by the Bonus system must be understood something very different from the bonus system which has been applied in many establishments to produce "speeding-up". It involves these essential condition; 1. A scientific investigation in detail of each piece of work, and the determination of the beat method and the shortest time in which the work can be done. 2. A teacher capable of teaching the best method and the shortest time. 3. Reward for both teacher and pupil when the latter is successful. Has anybody ever heard of the bonus system operating unfavorably to labor where these conditions have existed? Scientific Management and Shorter Hours Higher wages, to be provided by the bonus system or otherwise, constitute but one of the ways in which scientific management will advance the condition of the laborer. The working man needs, besides higher wages, among other things, shorter hours of work. What greater hope can hhere be for shorter hours than that afforded by scientific management, the purpose of which is to eliminate, in every way, waste of human labor? If the productivity of the individual man is increased, perhaps even doubled or trebled, there will come with it the possibility of largely reducing the hours of work. We are agitating now for the eight-hour day already introduced in many industries and in the public service. We are far from attaining the ideal; but we should not forget that it is due to science in business, to the labor-saving machines which have already so largely increased the productivity of man, that we have been able to-7- make some progress toward our ideal working day. A hundred or even fifty years ago the working day was from twelve to fifteen hours long in many industries, in which it is now but eight or nine. Scientific Management and Regularity of Employment With higher wages and shorter hours, the greatest need of the working man is regularity in employment. Irregularity of employment creates hardships and demorilization of every kind. It is the most sinful waste. The introduction of scientific management in business has, wherever applied, made regularity of employment its prime aim. It could not be otherwise; because irregularity is the most potent cause of waste, not only of labor, but of plant and of capital. The existence of erregularity of employment is one of the greatest reproaches of modern business. It proves that the management has not done its part; and the very essence of scientific management is to relieve the workingman from those conditions and hardships which arise from the failure of the management to do its duty. Again, some persons have expressed their apprehension of scientific management as it if were inconsistent with, or at least hostile to unionism. This rests upon an entire misconception. Scientific Management Gives Full Scope to Organized Labor The essence of unionism is collective bargaining, that is, instead of the employer dealing individually with each employee, he deals with a large body through their representatives in respect to the rate of wages, and the hours and conditions of employment. Is there not just as broad a sphere for collective bargaining in shops where scientific management has been introduced as where it has not? Collective bargaining may fix the minimum wage, be it by the day or-8- or by the piece; collective bargaining may fix the bonus, if any; where it shall begin; its rate of increase; and how it shall be applied; may fix the hours of labor and all the other conditions of employment just as much as if the management were of the old rule-of-thumb, chaotic type. Surely it is not inconsistent with the principles of collective bargaining that one worker may earn more than another; for in most successful unions, like the cigarmakers, and the boot and shoe-workers, most of the operators are on piece work and the earnings of some workers is double or treble that of others doing like work in the same shop. Again some persons have objected to scientific management on the ground that it would throw workmen out of employment. This has not been the result, and will rarely be. Scientific Management Creates More Opportunites for Work Scientific management undertakes to secure greater production for the same or less effort; but that does not mean that less people will have work to do. If only the same amount were to be produced the same number of persons might well be employed to do it if they worked less hours or less hard. But a more satisfactory answer is found in the fact that the amount of products which can be consumed will depend practically upon the ability to buy. If goods can be purchased cheaper, more can be bought for the same money. And more will be bought, at least if wages reamin the same or increase. The problem is exactly the same which was presented when the cost of transportation was reduced by substituting railroad for the stage coach, and the cost of goods was lowered by substituting machinery for hand labor. Has anyone ever known the demand for labor to decrease when profits were large? The demand for labor grows because the demands of the peopel grow with the ability to-9- supply them. It has been suggested by some that scientific management will displace the inefficient. On the contrary, it helps the "inefficient" most. Scientific Management Aids the Incompetent Scientific management recognizes the right of those less expert in the work in advance to greater efficiency, and the importance to the employer oftraining his workmen to be competent. It therefore provides through the most practical teachers for careful training of men to work in the best manner and to develop habits of industry, instead of letting the "devil take the hindmost" and exposing the less competent to the probability of discharge. It supplies instruction, and offers to the teachers special incentives if they succeed in bringing up the hindmost. Social Gains to the Workingman The social gains to the workingman through scientific management are greater even than the financial. He secures the development and rise in self-respect, the satisfaction with his work, which in almost every line of human activity accompanies great accomplishment by the individual. Eagerness and interest take the place of indifference, both because the workman is called upon to do the highest work of which he is capable, and also because in doing this better work he secures appropriate and substantial recognition and reward. Under scientific management men are led, not driven. Instead of working unwillingly for their employer they work in co-operation with the management for themselves and their employer in what is a "square deal". Our Great Opportunity As stated above, scientific Management offers the means of-10- meeting our social demands. The great advance created by the introduction of machinery we permitted in large measure to be dissipated socially, - instead of utilizing the opportunity fully to raise the standard of our civilization. Another great opportunity is offered us. Shall we seize it? And I think that means primarily will organized labor seize it? If the fruits of scientific management are directed into the proper channels the workingman will get not only a fair share, but a very large share of the additional profits arising from improved industry. In order that the workingman may get this large share of the benefits through higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions, the labor unions must participate in fixing those wages, hours and conditions, and in determining the application to the various businesses of the principles of scientific management. Unless the workingman is so represented, there must be danger that his interest will not be properly cared for; and he cannot be properly represented except through organized labor. This, then, is the supreme opportunity for organized labor. Will you utilize it to the full?[*Invitation*] THE MICHIGAN COMMANDERY THE NAVAL AND MILITARY ORDER OF THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR OFFICERS COMMANDER, BRIG. GEN. C. A. COOLIDGE SENIOR VICE-COMMANDER, ENSIGN F. D. STANDISH JUNIOR VICE-COMMANDER, COL. C. A. BOOTH RECORDER, LIEUT. ALLAN B. WALLOWER REGISTRAR, LIEUT. ERNEST L. HAMILTON TREASURER, LIEUT. JOHN S. BERSEY CHAPLAIN, CAPT. ELBRIDGE W. WHITE COUNCIL COLONEL FRANK J. HECKER MAJOR C. B. G. DE NANCREDE ENSIGN WALTER R. PARKER LIEUT. CLEMENT F. KROSS LIEUT. GEORGE L. HARVEY GEN. B. C. LOCKWOOD COL. LYSTGER M. O'BRIEN LIEUT. DANIEL WELLS LIEUT. CHARLES U. BEAR DETROIT, MICHIGAN [*APR 2 - 1911*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Col, 1st NY V Cav N. Ohio St. W. My dear Sir The Mich Comdry N & M O Sp. Am W have decided to invite the Nat'l Comdry N & M O Sp. Am W to hold their next Annual convention in Ohio City May 26-27-(&28) 1911 as their guests Without waiting the necessarily delayed action of the Invitation Committee to prepare the formal invitations (which will be sent later.) I am requested and have the honor to invite you personally to be present as our guest on the occasion of the Banquet Saturday May 27 and an excursion on the USS Don Juan de Austria Sunday the 28th of May 1911. The object of this hurried Communication being to notify you of the facts and dates as early as practicable; so that you may give us the honor of those dates if not already engaged in your busy career and be enabled to meet again in Detroit with many of your old Comrades of the Spanish American War Hoping most ernestly for a favorable acceptance of our request. I remain sincerely & fraternally Your Comrade of Cuban days Chas A Coolidge for the Mich Commandery[*Gross*] Cincinnati, Ohio Gen'l Del. April. 2. 1911. Colonell T. Rosvelt. Dear Sir. Pardon me for taken the liberty of writin you. But knowing you have considerable experience in Military life, and that you have influence Officially I make so bold to ask you if you could in the name of Humanity, give my letter a little attention. In the year 1902. Aug. 18. I was a well and healthy young man. I had a sincer regard for the American Goverment, and its laws. I was innocent of the world. beleiving when the Goverment ask for young men between the ages of 21 to 30 year with good moral Perectory sober and everything they have painted soII bright on their Military Rosters, asking for the inlistment of young men, I toke them at there word, I inlisted under your administration, put in six years service in the Army and Hospital service. One year & eight months in Foreign Service, one year & one half in Fort Bayard New Mexico, where my life was in danger ever minit of my life. Now during these six years, I got defective vision, my eyes are a constant expense to me, I can not hold any position were it requires good eye-sight I always wished to study but I can't now. I also contracted rectial trouble, it in sort of a itching piles. I have spent money time and again for washes & ointments finally had an operation. I am still doctoring. By Doctor Grothans of this City. I have put in for a pension twice and got none. Now Lyon & Lyon ofIII Washington D. C. Evan's Bld'g. have tried and it seems failed by all aperance. My wife has become ill and I am at wits end what to do. If I had not defective vision and piles I could be on the cival service. I was rejected on account of piles, defective vision & Varicolle. The police Force has no use for me, railroad work I can't do, Traction work eather. Book keeping. or any paper work Has the Goverment done justice by me? I was to honest in Military life it appears. Because I made comments of a few Drunking Uniform Disgracers they would get drunk and be found by the public highway bedecked with horse menoure, no comissioned officersIV setting examples for other soldiers. Commisioned officers would have Inlisted men carry Intoxicans carried in the military just for themselves if caught they would turn the men loose of course. because some sober men would say. these drunken Beast werent fit to wear a uniform of Uncle Sam. Not alone be Officers over Honest men. They would go to H.= I could give names but maybe it han't worth while The Military Goverment is like, the large Corporation, when a man is down and out give him a kick to help him from their sight. When a man has alements it is his fault because he got sick. if there is any chance just contracted not in the line of duty. drunk or sober. An officer can haveV anything on the Calender and it is in the line of duty. Is that Juster? My wife must have an operation right away, or it means long suffering and finanlly Death. Were am I comeing in at, at my condition? I was in fine health when I joined the army. Very Respectfully Private of Co. D 20th Infantry. Co. Comander Capt. Crawford Luet. Rainer Luet. Mellie and our First Luet. was retired with Rheumatism in 1903. at Ft Sheridan. my sencond three years I was in the Hospital ServiceVI at Washington Barracks Wash. D.C. Frankford Arsenal Phila. Pa. the later place under Dr. H. P. Neal. then at General Hospital Wash. D.C. and at Fort Bayard New Mexico. I was discharged on the 20 Dec. 1908. since then my Doctor expenses has been one hundred & Fifty dollars besides the loss of money. not getting a position which is suitable to a young man of my ability. Can you please advise me what to do? Very Respectfully. Wm. F. Gross Gen'l Del. Cincinnati Ohio. [*to N B former house at Saginaw Michigan*][*of.*] [*520*] Form 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to be the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission: nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unions otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER 'RECEIVED AT 127 N. CENTER ST., RENO, NEV., TELEPHONE 4321 46-Sf. Hk. 83-N.L. .....2 extra. Kx-Sacramento, California, April 2, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt RENO, Nevada. Will it possible for you to visit the annual encampment of the Grand Army The Republic meeting at Fresno, April eleventh, continuing four days? About five thousand Veterans and members of kindred organizations are expected to be present. I can promise you a sincere, hearty, and loyal greeting from the Old Boys of Sixty-one to Sixty-five. We assure you that no one President has evinced a stronger desire to adequately recognize our services than yourself. Answer is paid here. E. L. Hawk, Dep't. Commander. 8:25 P.M."It is wiser and less expensive to save children than to punish criminals" JUVENILE DEPARTMENT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGES HON. JOHN S. ORR HON. W. H. A. PIKE PROBATION OFFICER G. W. INGALLS JUVENILE AND ADULT PROBATION OFFICE WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA ROOM 219 ODD FELLOWS BUILDING PHONE 686 RESIDENCE PHONE, 393 RENO, NEVADA, April 2d 191[0]1.- [1911] Col. Theodore Roosevelt Reno Nev. My Dear Sir It was a pleasure for me today to unite with others as an Escort with our 550 Boys Anti Cigarette League. It was also a pleasure to present to you at your automobile a Souvenir of your visit to Nevada although I was prevented from an opportunity of having you to meet our Clubs as the Committee had intended- All our Boys had to walk down from the University Gates and the Committee thought we had disbanded as we were ten minutes late following the Autos and Carriages, being all on foot. May I therefore kindly as you to write us a few words as an inspiration to our reform work as Anti Cigarette Boys and instructors in Nevada. I am as for many years Sincerely Your Admirer & friend GW Ingalls Supt Nev. A C L.Goldfield, Nev.,April 2, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Reno, Nev. Dear Sir- I amenclosing a few clippings from the Goldfield Daily Tribun the only newspaper in Nevada, as far as I have observed, that showed a disposition to force on the legislature of Nevada, at its last session, a sense of its responsibility in connection with the abuse of our lax divorce laws which have brought Nevada into disrepute among her sister States. I take it for granted that you will, in your address at Reno touch upon this National or international scandal as at present focused in the city which is honored by your presence. If so these clippings may in your busy hours, be helpful to you by way of suggestion. Yours Respectfully Sara M. Martin P.O. Box 199[*[For attachment see 4-2-11]*] Honorable Mr T R Roosevelt Personal. San Francisco Cal April 2nd 1911. Honorable Mr T R Roosevelt Dear Sir, — I wish that a way might be honorably made for a soldiers widow to secure a rightful Pension — without having to put the matter into unprincipled Agents hands. As from my personal experience, proves to me that many who are entitled to it never receive what should be theirs — through the lack, or carelessness, ofthose — who are entrusted with the Matter of securing-it My Husband Mr S T Mowder But to make the Matter explicit, I enclose to you these papers showing. the many attempts and failure I have met with - in my attempt to secure the Pension that I am informed should be mine All I ask is that you will give your personal attention to this matter And use your influence for those who like myself, are so unfortunate as to merrit relief of that kind. Mrs Mowder Please pardon me for this personal intrusion as it only goes to prove how much I think that you are able to accomplish for the widowed wives of the Civil War — And as I shall be sixty four years of age Tuesday next — I am quite sure that there are many of them living who need the help that they are entitled to in that way — And are not getting it Your most truly Mrs Samuel L Mowder 1712 Bryant Ave San Francisco Cal —THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON [*10.*] April 2 1911 My dear Colonel Roosevelt The Union League Club has sent me copies of the Washington's Birthday Exercises and I venture to call your attention to the reference to your part in the preservation of George Washington's Plan of Washington, a part that I have always thought a most importantone as I know Mr McKim did also. With great respect I am Sincerely Yours Charles D Nortonthis note. — good luck to you always Most sincerely yours W. S. Rainsford On board R M S "BALTIC." Ap 2. 1911 "OLYMPIC," 45,000 TONS & "TITANIC," 45,000 TONS. LARGEST STEAMERS IN THE WORLD. (BUILDING) [[shorthand]] My dear Mr Roosevelt I want to thank you for yr admirable article in the Outlook on labor unions — I only got it some few days ago — timely-wise, it seemed to me. — If you have not come across it I think you will like an article by Mr V. Scudder. Atlantic Monthly March — very remarkable article! Class Consciousness On no account bother to acknowledge On board R M S "BALTIC." April 2 1911 Dear Mr. Roosevelt Miss Tottenham is representing the England Young Womans Ch. Assc. — & in such capacity is writing the U. S. — she would greatly value quarter of an hour of yr precious time — and I think you could enjoy meeting her If such a meeting can be, without inconvenience to you — arranged. I am very sincerely yours W. S. Rainsford[*[4-2-11]*] Kingston O 4/2 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- The commencement for our High School is to be held soon and the "Theme" assigned for my oration is "The New Nationalism," and if you can spare a few minuets of your time, I would greatly appreciate it if you would send me a few statements that I may inclose in my oration. Yours Sincerely Fred A. Sheridan Kingston Ohio.Attachment to Mowder 4-2-11Mrs. S. T. Mowder 1712 Bryant Ave. [*San Francisco Cal -*]house Sat. I was into two fires. Edith said, to me, but she Said Saved my Honer and I Profisied that I'd come out Some fine day, and Dear Friend Cornel Roosevelt, I sliped a Lettertone with my husband to Dixon Ill and a Beautyfull Sun Shiny Day The Dear Friends of her got her out, and She Slung her arms around my neck and Said All never forget your kindness O how happy am I her Joy knew no bounds, and now I want to let you know 20 to22 Women are held as Slaves They want to get out. wouldent be Home today I would not have treadend the Dr. that I'd have My husband come with a Dr. Friend of our Dr. brother Then the Insane house Dr. Fafel said Well If Mr. Brandenburg comes he can get me Every Insane house in the United States ought So he looked after how many Sane person are Held capable Men ought to be gotten to Investigate And if Judge Ludwig would have set Right to Right I would have not gone Insane. Mrs. S. L. Brandenburg 12 12 Booth St. Mil Wis [*[4-3-11]*] April the 3.d. 1911. Dear Friend [*File Branderburg*] [*[For 1 enc see 3-29-11 "T. R. Indorses."]*] Here I send you the clipping out of the Jaurnal where you criticise the Courts and Indorse the Recall of Judges. Here Judge Ludwig aught to be put out of Court, Cornel Rosevelt, so he professed me that I would go to an Insane House if I would not Stopp Crying and Worring over the Loss of my Home Stead Well the End of it came. I did get Insane over the Wrong that Pried upon my mind on the 26 May last year, I was taken away from home to the Emergency Hospital and in Side of a Week into the Insane House I Stuck my Husbands poor Hard Woren face and said Pa Pa you need not go to workNo more as Seth and his wife Bertha and Dalberg those Swindlers had to bring us all our money back from the Home they swindled us I was thinking 16 bushel baskets full of 20 Doller Gold pieces was brought to us, but sad was my awakening from that Delusion when I saw I was in an Insane Asylum O how Dreadfully did have to suffer and what I saw there was [??any?] Saying Dear Friend had got and a Beautyfull Girl out of the clutches of Dastardly Brutes of Doctors, they knew as well as aney sane person that that Girl did not belong there but Held her as a Slave a Most Beautyfull needel worker and She is got a Most Horrebly Story to reveal to the Intire Nation Why and Whatfore she came in there Her Honer was wanted from an East Side resedent Man, where she was hired out, She told him that She would not Earn her bread and butter by him if she was eney kind like that. He Emediatly turned around and told his wife to fire her as she is a bad Girl. Mrs Edith Ogelbee is her name Well now Miss Edith said Say Mrs Brandenburg the [?] flew at me in a fury, I was going to tell her about her husbands brutish Offer but two sweet littel children the Women had, and I would have brocken up a Beautyfull Home fell She said I got Nervess prostration then and a Dr. was sent for and I was hailed before a Judge he gave me to understand that if I would not abid by his wishes I surly would fail into the InsaneTelephone 4352 Cortlandt and 1435-R. Bay Ridge Head Office Fleet Street, London, England The Daily Telegraph (London) American Representative Percy S. Bullen New York Office The Singer Building New York, April 3rd 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I have just received a letter from the Editor of the "London Daily Telegraph" of which I am the American correspondent asking me to write to you on a matter which is greatly interesting [to] people in England just now and regarding which we are anxious to have the views of a few big men in this country. In England your name, associated with historic events is so well known and your judgment on matters of current constitutional history is so respected, that it would greatly interest the English public to learn how you envisage the constitutional revolution which at the present moment is in full swing in England. Concerning its origin and progress nothing that I could say would be new to you. In the light of your ideal --- political order and freedom --- the break in English gradual evolutionary growth probably assumes an aspect which it would benefit us to contemplate. May I trespass on your good nature and ask you in the name of our readers to say what weight you, with your knowledge of [our] English history, attribute to the Upper Chamber in the British constitutional system; what functions it should discharge in the machinery of legislation and how such a chamber could best be composed with a view to those functions. Thanking you by anticipation, I remain, Dear Sir, Yours truly, Percy S. Bullen Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. [*26.*] Order of Washington Founded 1895 Chartered 1908 Officers: COMMANDER Captain CHARLES C. ROGERS, U. S. N. VICE-COMMANDER General MARCUS J. WRIGHT 2D VICE-COMMANDER ETHELBERT FAIRFAX, 3D VICE-COMMANDER Rear Admiral CHARLES H. STOCKTON, U. S. N. 4TH VICE-COMMANDER Brig General CARLE A. WOODRUFF, U. S. A., Retired CHANCELLOR AND HISTORIAN Dr. J. G. B. BULLOCH SECRETARY-GENERAL HOWARD P. WRIGHT TREASURER-GENERAL Dr. CHARLES H. BOWKER REGISTRAR-GENERAL WILLIAM M. CONRAD JUDGE ADVOCATE-GENERAL Col. I. W. LITTELL, U. S. A. SURGEON-GENERAL Dr. FRANCES WOODMAN MASTER OF CEREMONIES HENRY P. HOLDEN KEEPER OF THE SEAL ALFRED B. DENT HERALD CUTHBERT BARNWELL BROWN MARSHAL Captain PHILIP E. M. WALKER, U. S. A., Retired STANDARD BEARER LAWRENCE WASHINGTON CHAPLAIN Rev. Dr. WILLIAM M. PETTIS WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3. 1911 2122 P St My dear Theodore. I am going to publish the history of Bulloch and State if I can get enough subscribers. Will you take several copies. Please do as you feel inclined and do not think it is an obligation. I am glad you fought so well during the campaign. Your only said as it were to the people; There you see the rogues, thieves and liars. I show you the panoramic view you judge for yourself. and of course the rogues, the [s?????s] fought youbut has as my standard. "I had rather be a door keeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." I would rather serve God than and please him to have all the honor in the world Well they have certainly wrecked vengeance upon me here for so it would appear — this seemed to have some jealously of me perhaps because under your regime I rose. Under the plea of reducing & lessen they reduced [pleas of reducing the] the number of Medical Examiners and [what it did do] they knocked me out of the position and others but retained some of them in position. but no salaries were reduced: Still they went further and when this had for want of work to reduce the force skill further I was sent out of the Medical Division and am now doing the dirtiest work so I am doing no medical work now altho I am especially fitted for that kind of position Please bear in mind I am not asking you to aid me. I hope all are well with you. Very truly J. G. B. BullochThe Northwestern Agriculturist P.V. Collins Publishing Company P.V. Collins, President Office of the President 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota 4/3/11. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Helena, Mont., Dear Sir: The only kind of an interview I had hoped to get (before receiving the letter from your secretary, Mr. Harper) was a signed and authorized one. Hence I had thought of meeting you far enough out, to write and submit it to you and get your endorsement. Of course, I recognize the fact that you cannot risk the ordinary "hit or miss" newspaper interview. However I have no desire to be too "perniciously active" in the matter. I am hustling everlastingly in the fight and I want to say to you, Colonel Roosevelt, that there has never been an issue before on which our farmers were so united as they are on this. Party lines are forgotten. Last Saturday a mass meeting was called at Madison, Minnesota, - in the extreme western part of the State - so hear me this subject. Madison has a population of 1600 and there were over 600 men at the meeting, nearly all farmers. Some had driven over twenty miles to attend. I spoke nearly two hours and held every man as if glued to his seat. Resolutions condemning the treaty were then introduced by State Senator Dale and unanimously adopted by rising vote. Practically every man in the audience crowded up to the stage to sign our petition. We now have 25,000 signatures and they are pouring in on every mail. The East has no idea of the intensity of feeling amongst the farmers out here. As an indication of how far out of touch are the leaders, behold President Taft talking about Assiniboia, Canada when that province, several times bigger than Mr. Taft's own state, has not been in existence for a decade or more! Senator Beveridge tells us it will be a fine thing to raise range stockers on the Canadian prairies because all of these prairie cattle must be finished on corn (?) and Minnesota will have to raise the corn. Why doesn't he argue that all those cattle should be finished on ice cream and as Minnesota is a dairy state, it will be great for Minnesota to have the Canadians raise the stockers. You know, Colonel Roosevelt, how such talk disgusts and maddens a Northwesterner. You know that wild prairie cattle go directly to the packers; they wouldn't know an ear of corn if they saw it. P. V. Collins Publishing Company Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dean Woods of the Agricultural College of Minnesota frankly estimates that the proposed treaty as now formulated will cost the farmers of Minnesota and the two Dakotas, not less than $40,000,000.00 a year, yet at first he was willing to endorse the treaty with the idea that it was going to help introduce diversified farming. He has now seen a new light and recognizes the fact that it will attack diversified farming just as strongly as it does wheat raising. In our April 1st issue of the Northwestern Agriculturist, we have some correspondence from the largest exporters of butter at Montreal in which they state that if this reciprocity goes through, it will mean that Canada will import all of its own butter for its own consumption and will dump onto the United States not less than 50,000,00 lbs. of Canadian made butter. It will ruin the creamery industries of the United States. Now I only speak of these points to bring your attention the seriousness as it appears to us Northwesterners. You will be in St. Paul all evening, Friday April 14th. 69 Members of the State Legislature have called an Anti-Reciprocity meeting to be held in the old Capitol at St. Paul, April 11th. If you will intimate that you will discuss Reciprocity from an Anti-Reciprocity standpoint, a focusing meeting can be held in St. Paul while you are there that evening. I have received an invitation this morning from the Legislative Committee upon the Anti-Reciprocity program to be the first speaker, April 11th. By special suggestions from Senator McCumber, I have received a telegraphic invitation to speak at the North Dakota mass Meeting at Grand Forks tomorrow and will go there tonight, accompanying Senator Hansborough, who will also speak. Senator McCumber suggested in his letter to me " I also believe that if possible you should appear before the Committee of Congress that takes up the bill" Now if I receive a telegram from you I can take up the matter with the Legislative Committee and get a rousing audience. Yours truly, P. V. Collins PMH. P.S. The Republicans of the Northwest feel chagrined that the Republican president is ignoring Republican protective principles and relying upon Southern Democratic support for his administration and his renomination. When the Democratic committee in 1895 recommended the Wilson bill with only 20% tariff against Canadian farm products, the Republican minority protested that it costs 33-1/3 per cent more to produce grain etc. in the United States than it does in Canada,P. V. Collins Publishing Company Hon. Theodore Roosevelt (3). hence 20% tariff gave the Canadians 13-1/3% advantage. That is real Republicanism. But Mr. Taft is not satisfied even to go only as far as the Democrats dared, go, leaving 20% tariff for our farm protection. He outbids the rankest Democratic free trader with absolute free trade. This is treason to Republicanism, treason to American agriculture. I have never voted for any but a Republican on national politics but I am done with this kind of Republicanism and so is every U.S. Senator of the Northwest. There is no more relation between this pact and McKinley reciprocity than there is between Benedict Arnold's pact and Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg. [P.V.C.] P. V. CollinsThe Northwestern Agriculturist P. V. Collins Publishing Company P. V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT Office of the President 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota 4/3/11. Copy Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Helena, Mont., Dear Sir: The only kind of an interview I had hope to get (before receiving the letter from your secretary, Mr. Harper) was a signed and authorized one. Hence I had thought of meeting you far enough out, to write and submit it to you and get your endorsement. Of course, I recognize the fact that you cannot risk the ordinary "hit or miss" newspaper interview. However I have no desire to be too "" pernicioulsy active" in the matter. I am hustling everlasting in the fight and I want to say to you, Colonel Roosevelt, that there has never been an issue before on which our farmers were so united as they are on this. Party lines are forgotten. Last Saturday a mass meeting was called at Madison, Minnesota, - in the extreme western part of the State- to hear me on this subject. Madison has a population of 1600 and there were over 600 men at the meeting, nearly all farmers. Some had driven over twenty miles to attend. I spoke nearly two hours and held every man as if glued to his seat. Resolutions condemning the treaty were then introduced by State Senator Dale and unanimously adopted by rising vote. Practically every man in the audience crowded up to the stage to sign our petition. We now have 25,000 signatures and they are pouring in on every mail. The East has no idea of the intensity of feeling amongst the farmers out here. As an indication of how far out of touch are the leaders, behold President Taft talking about Assiniboia, Canada when that province, several times bigger than Mr. Taft's own state, has not been in existence for a decade or more. Senator Beveridge tells us it will be a fine thing to raise range stockers on the Canadian prairies because all of these prairie cattle must be finished on corn (?) and Minnesota will have to raise the corn. Why doesn't he argue that all those cattle should be finished on ice cream and as Minnesota is a dairy state, it will be great for Minnesota to have the Canadians raise the stockers. You know, Colonel Roosevelt, how such talk disgusts and maddens a Northwesterner. You know that wild prairie cattle go directly to the packers; they wouldn't know an ear of corn if they saw it.P.V. Collins Publishing Company Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dean Woods of the Agricultural College of Minnesota frankly estimates that the proposed treaty as now formulated will c[a]ost the farmers of Minnesota and the two Dakotas, not less than $40,000,000. a year, yet at first he was willing to endorse the treaty with the idea that it was going to help to introduce diversified farming. He has now seen a new light and recognizes the fact that it will attack diversified farming just as strongly as it does wheat raising. In our April 1st issue of the Northwestern Agriculturist, we have some correspondence from the largest exporters of butter at Montreal in which they state that if this reciprocity goes through, it will mean that Canada will import all of its own butter for its own consumption and will dump onto the United States not less than 50,000,000 lbs. of Canadian made butter. It will ruin the creamery industries of the United States. Now I only speak of these points to bring to your attention the seriousness as it appears to us Northwesterners. You will be in St. Paul all evening. Friday April 14th Members of the State Legislature have called an Anti-Reciprocity meeting to be held in the Old Capitol at St. Paul, April 11th. If you will intimate that you will discuss Reciprocity from an Anti-Reciprocity standpoint, a rousing meeting can be held in St. Paul while you are there that evening. I have received an invitation this morning from the Legislative Committee upon the Anti-Reciprocity program to be the first speaker, April 11th. By special suggestions from Senator McCumber, I have received a telegraphic invitation to speak at the North Dakota Mass Meeting at Grand Forks tomorrow and will go there tonight, accompanying Senator Hansborough, who will also speak. Senator McCumber suggested in his letter to me "I also believe that if possible you should appear before the Committee [of Congress] that take up the bill" Now if I receive a telegram from you I can take up the matter with the Legislative Committee and get a rousing audience. Yours truly, P.V. Collins PMH. P.S. The Republicans of the Northwest feel chagrined that the Republican president is ignoring Republican protective principles and relying upon Southern Democratic support for his administration and his renomination. When the Democratic committee in 1895 recommended the Wilson bill with only 20% tariff against Canadian farm products, the Republican minority protested that it costs 33-1/3 per cent more to produce grain etc. in the United States that it does in Canada,P. V. Collins Publishing Company Hon. Theodore Roosevelt (3). hence 20% tariff gave the Canadians 13-1/3% advantage. That is real Republicanism. But Mr. Taft is not satisfied even to go only as far as the Democrats dared, go, leaving 20% tariff for our farm protection. He outbids the rankest Democratic free trader with absolute free trade. This is treason to Republicanism, treason to American agriculture. I have never voted for any but a Republican on national politics but I am done with this kind of Republicanism and so is every U.S. Senator of the Northwest. There is no more relation between this pact and McKinley reciprocity than there is between Benedict Arnold's pact and Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg. [P.V.C.] P. V. CollinsForm 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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Mrs. Duncan and myself send our best wishes on the eve of your departure from California. We hope your journey east will prove as pleasant as our memory of the recent meeting with you in Berkeley. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Duncan 1040PPickman Park Realty Company Property Located Salem and Swampscott, Mass. 19 CENTRAL STREET. Boston, Mass., April 3rd, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I feel it most improper to burden you with another letter when you have so many matters to attend to, but I want to thank you most heartily for the own you wrote me on the 25th ultimo from San Francisco. Its cordiality is very much appreciated, especially as I afterwards felt somewhat guilty at having used your name at all. Had I had an opportunity to think of the proprieties of the situation I should not have done so, but my remarks were not premeditated. Last June's Reunion in New York showed that the men who went to the front drew not the slightest distinction between themselves and those of us who were less fortunate. I went there with some misgivings of the joys of meeting the Cuban end of the regiment, but I was most happily disappointed and shall always go to a reunion whenever I can manage it. The honor of having been a member of your regiment is one that I greatly appreciate, but one does, nevertheless, dislike to explain that he belongs to what we called the "currycomb and brush" wing of the regiment, however such are the fortunes of war. Again with many thanks, I am, with great respect, Very sincerely yours, J. Pennington GardinerH. J. GOSSE, MANAGER. Riverside Hotel Reno, Nevada April 3, 1911 Col. Roosevelt:- We know that you like the boy scout movement. This club is the same we will give the flag in honor of you. Yours truly, Vice Pres. Harry Gosse Jr of Sons of Daniel Boone [[shorthand]]Reno. Nevada. April 3rd 1911 Hon. Col. T. Roosfelt. Reno. Nev. Dear. Col - I am glad the City of Reno has you as one of their distinguished. Guest. I have recently cast my lot here in Reno. Comeing from Mont. There I was acquanted with your friend Merryfield. and I am glad to say that he is my friend also. Doutless you will remember me sending you the following message when you were elected President. Of the U.S. (as follows) Hurrah, the battle fought the victory won. The right Man in the right place. You are the choice of the People. I will be glad to shake your hand. May your future be one of fond remembrance of the people as it has in the past. My best wishes will ever be in your behalf. in your good work as it has in the past. Permit me to ascribe my name Fraturanly yours. Capt. V.M.Hill V. M. HillEmployers' Association of Cleveland 607-606 The Arrade Cleveland, Ohio W.D. SAYLE, PRESIDENT PRES. CLEVELAND PUNCH & SHEAR WORKS CO. W.S. MCALLISTER, 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT PRES. AND TREASURER THE W.S. MCALLISTER CO. FRANK H. CLARK, 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT PRES. THE SCLIPSE ELECTROTYPE AND ENGRAVING CO. C.O. BASSETT, TREASURER THE FORMAN-BASSETT-HATCH CO. EDWARD HOBDAY, SECRETARY BELL, MAIN 133 CUYAHOGA CENTRAL 430 April 3-1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Honorable Sir The Employers' Association of Cleveland comprises Cleveland's leading manufacturers and employers of labor. Within easy reach of iron and coal we are happily situated for manufacturing of all kinds and especially for iron, steel and the metal trades. Our industrial future is bright and undoubtedly in a few years we will be in the first rank. As Secretary of the Association I feel that the adjustment of relations between employer and employe is daily becoming a greater problem and present trend of affairs a menace to our political and industrial peace. Especially is this apropos of Cleveland. As one who has read with interest your articles in Outlook, and utterances while President relative to labor and industrial problems and adjustment of relations between employer and employe, and believing in those policies of "square deal" and justice to all men - employer and employe which are inseparable from your name, I feel that you are the ONE MAN of this Country who is able to bring about the right settlement settlement of these matters. As authorized by our Association I respectfully invite you to address the public of Cleveland under our auspices, desiring that you should designate the title of the address, but expressing a wish to have some concerned with adjustment of relations between Capital and Labor, Employer and Employe. If this is agreeable the date can be arranged to suit your convenience. I fully realize the value of your time and the great demands made upon you; but my apology is that I (and many, many more) believe that you are today the greatest moral force we have, and that here in Cleveland and elsewhere there is great necessity that something be said authoritative, and which will result in action, and that Theodore Roosevelt is the man to say that something. I feel this matter very deeply, and will view any inability on your part to address the people of Cleveland in the premises as a disastrous delay in the arrival of ideal industrial conditions, entailing such hardship, and suffering and friction threatening our social and industrial peace. Respectfully and Sincerely Yours, Edward Hobday SecretaryGuelph, Ont. April 3rd 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N. Y. U.S.A. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I trust you will pardon the liberty I take in writing you again, but I am sure after reading this through you will understand my object. While in Toronto a month ago I saw the Spanish Consul, although strange to say, he is an Englishman. However, since I could not stay over in Toronto very long, I did not have a chance for a proper interview with him. In my short interview with him I referred to the matter contained in my Proclamation, and he assured me if I carry out my plan to take the parties referred to in the beginning of my Proclamation, out of England and Spain, that England would reward me financially. However, I did not give him the details for carrying out my plan, although he seemed anxious to have them, and I would have gladly submitted them to him if I could have stayed over long enough to submit them properly written out. I am afraid, since I have not as yet presented the details, that you will think that my plan is rather a bold stroke, and would not meet with the approval of the Governments mentioned. I am sending you a new Proclamation, with a brief outline of details attached. I thought of two ways of bringing matters to a successful issue. First, this Proclamation with the details attached, or part of the details, to be sent to the various Consuls and they in turn to send it to their respective Governments. This alone would mean b[[//]]e protection of each Government interested in ridding their country of the people referred to. Then, after this Proclamation with the details of how I want to work my plan, is submitted to the Governments through the various Consuls, then have the Proclamation published in all the newspapers, and thus in this manner reach the parties or people mentioned at the beginning of my Proclamation. And this alone carried out would put a stop to any further infamy and tyranny. However, I do not with to assume too much responsibility, so I am sending you, as well as Mr. Hurtley, copies of the ProclamationHon. T.R. -2- April 3rd 1911. And a brief outline of the three different plans. Even the details which I will send through attached to the Proclamation could be published in part or whole according to the desire of each Government. Now, regards the submitting the working out of the minor details, should you think well of the enclosed. Could I look to you that should this matter be brought before the President of the United States of America, and when a Peace Conference is called, would you speak or me, since I may not be able to appear there in person, or do so after you have heard from Mr. Hurtley and Dr. Hobbs? The advice, I must not forget to state, the Consul I saw in Toronto gave me, was, that I should send the details of the protection regardsthe throne of England to Ottawa, and advised me to write to Mr. Scelsci, Italian Consul General, in Montreal, active Consul General for Spain. The Consul in Toronto seemed anxious that I should give him the whole information, butt as I have already stated, I could not stay over, and neither did I wish to assume all the responsibility. Of course, in writing out the proclamation and plans, unaided as I was, without legal guidance or dictation from any source, I worded the details as briefly and to the point as possible. Regards the repayment plan referred to in the proclamation, I have the positive assurance of the people referred to in said proclamation. Alsi I have been repeatedly asked by some of the parties mentioned at the beginning of my proclamation to submit the details to them first and this I refused point blank to do, and I am sure you will agree with me on that point, as they would make a mess of it, and I feel it is due the Governments mentioned to first submit it to them and thus avoid friction. I close hoping the information I have sent you you will treat as confidential, and any answer that you may chose to send, send same to Mr. Arthur Hurtley in Chicago, or to Dr. Hobbs here for me. Faithfully yours, Henry E. Huck[*[For enc see Ca 4-3-11, 4 items]*][*[Ca 4-3-11]*] To the Anarchists' Lodges, the Nihilists, and their general discontented following all over the World; listen to this proclamation and my peaceful solution plans attached hereto, and if my orders are carried out according to my proclamation, this alone will win you all the respectful attention of every Ruler on Earth. I, Henry E. Huck, demand that you obey my word as law, and look to me as your rightful ruler on earth. Dare disobey my orders or harm anyone, then woe be to you all. I am a Catholic in religion. However, I have not the say whether you shall join my creed. I am not your God or judge in heaven. I cannot allow you to belong to the American Flag, as this is for Uncle Sam to decide, and this also stands for every other country's Flag, it is for the respective governments to decide. However, if you obey my following orders and obey them to the letter, I will give you all a square deal. I am entitled to a large indemnity or rather a reward (the amount and payment of same can be arranged at an early date and a peaceful settlement.) With this indemnity or reward, I will procure you land of your own, but this must be accomplished through the proper authorities, either through purchase or concessions. I shall be your Emperor, but shall not crown myself, as I am an American citizen. The following orders must be obeyed at once, and if you dare to act contrary to my instructions or harm anybody you will lose me, the best friend you ever had, and woe be to you all. I do not mean this as a personal threat, but my instructions carried out in a peaceful manner, and with the sanction of the various Powers interested, this will be your salvation. To begin with, the following orders must be obeyed as law. No Church property shall be molested or desecrated or the Clergy thereof harmed. No President of the United States of America, or other Republic, whether large or small, shall be annoyed, besmearched by slanderous lies and statements. No more assassinations. No Emperor, King, or Potentate, shall be harmed or annoyed or besmearched by slanderous statements. In short, no more assassination goes. No Rulers, whether they are Presidents of the United States of America, or other Republics, shall be driven from their office. No Emperors, Kings, or Potentates, shall be driven from their Thrones. I believe in caste distinction, not merely cash distinction. No born aristocrats[x], whether they are millionaires or not, shall be harmed, besmearched, or assassinated. The respectable classes, law abiding citizens or subjects in their respective countries shall not be harmed, besmearched, or assassinated, and even the day laborers shall not be harmed or edge on to revolt. He shall be respected just the same, as long as they all obey the laws of the countries they live in, and are loyal to-2- their respective Rulers, whether they are Emperor, King, or President, and shall not forget their duty to their respective religions, Rulers, and Flags. Until such time as a Conference can be called by the various Rulers of the Christian nations and other countries interested, the order must be obeyed. Harm no one. To act contrary, means your ruination, and through a Conference and a peaceful settlements and obeying my orders means your salvation. I appointed to act as my first lieutenant. However, no orders shall be given unless they are signed by me in my own handwriting, and sanctioned by those whom I shall call to my aid, and by this I mean the rightful representatives of each and every nation and my written orders countersigned. Do as I say, and I feel confident when a Conference is called by the Christian Rulers of the various countries interested or any other nation who may be interested in such a Conference, these Rulers or their rightful representatives at such a Conference, will listen to my plans, which are your only salvation. Then when you get your own land, either through purchase or concession, the expense of this must be repaid to me, or a committee appointed by me, who shall in turn repay to the various Rulers who have granted moneys or concessions, the expenditures. There will be no unjust taxation upon anyone, only what is fair and just. To this repayment plan, I have received the endorsement of the anarchists of part of Canada, and it is only natural that such an endorsement must be agreed to, if the anarchists, Nihilists, and their following wish to look to me as their Ruler. I shall not tolerate any interference from any srouce, but shall listen gratefully to the advice of those I will try and call to my aid, viz., His Excellency Earl Grey, The Honourable Theodore Roosevelt, and the Honourable Arthur Heurtley, or their rightful representatives, and through their kindness sumbit my plans to the various Rulers of the countries interested. I hope Earl Grey may be appointed to represent England; Mr. Theodore Roosevelt be appointed to represent the United States of America, and Mr. Arthur Heurtley, act as my representative, and his bank, the Northern Trusts Company, to handle the repayment plan referred to already in part on page 2. Then after I have seen these gentlemen, or their rightful representatives, I pray the good President of the United States of America will join hands with His Imperial Royal Highness King George V. of England, and issue a call for a Peace Conference, and-3- enlist the aid of the Carnegie Peace Commission, and although I may not be at that Peace Conference, I will submit my full plans to the party or parties who shall represent me at that Conference. These details I will submit in writing, signed by me and properly witnessed and thus try and put a stop once and for all of the anarchists, Nihilists, and the general discontented population's edging each other on to ruin and wars, and through such a Conference help to restore plenty, peace, and good will towards mankind. Why are you anarchists and Nihilists and your various following constantly at outs with your own governments? You gain nothing but disrespect and contempt by your antagonistic attitude, and the incessant edging on of others. Nothing will or can ever be gained by such methods. Religion, Law, and Order must be respected and adhered to. Listen to me and obey my orders in this my proclamation, and through the plans I thought out myself and will submit to the gentlemen referred to above, and these plans carried through and my orders and details of my plans obeyed by you, all will be your salvation. Harm no one, and obey my orders as law, and you will realize that I, although not an anarchist, am your friend, and will be your just and fair ruler, and will try and get you a square deal. H.E. Huck[*[Enc in Huck 4-3-11]*][*[Ca 4-3-11]*] OUTLINE OF PLAN 1. Regarding the transfer of the people referred to at the beginning of my Proclamation, I submit this brief outline. To take South Africa for example: There Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal, and [Russia] Germany, own concession; of course not forgetting the large amount of land England owns there. Would not England, if she were repaid with a strong foothold in the Far East (which I know can actually be done, although startling as it may seem), agree to have the parties referred to at the beginning of my Proclamation placed in South Africa, and thus, through a Conference, have the other Governments mentioned above, do the same with their concessions in South Africa. Now Russia, as everyone knows, is overridden with the same burden, and since this country, although not owning any land in South Africa, is anxious to get rid of the parties referred to on the top of my proclamation, would not Russia gladly deed England land somewhere else in return for England's aid in granting Russia a concession in South Africa for that purpose, and the same plan I thought of in this case could be accomplished with the other Governments, even although they did not own land there, and with England's aid, and granting the said Governments concessions. England could be, of course, reimbursed, once all the people referred to in the beginning of my proclamation were in South Africa. In case the Governments in question could not agree or come to an understanding to [*(X Then Refer to Plan 2 & 3*] deed England concessions elsewhere, by England aiding them with concessions in South Africa. Of course, this is just the briefest outline of the details of plan one, but should this come to a settlement, then all the peoples referred to in my proclamation would be in that one Continent, and since I have assurance from these people of repayment to the various Governments which, of course, would be arranged by a Committee who would receive the payments for me, and through your Banks, or in conjunction with other banks, liquidate the debt; of course, should this be done, the name of South Africa would in this case, I suppose, be altered to East America, but the power that it would then give Uncle Sam and England to join hands, no doubt would even seem beyond the dreams of an Andrew Carnegie. If such concessions of land were made by England, since she was the largest owner, England could be the gainer financially, either in concessions from other countries, or in actual cash, and still the Governments in question would all be reimbursed greatly and at the same time be rid once and for all of the people referred to in the beginning of my proclamation; even were this accomplished once the transfer[red] of land is made and these people transferred to South Africa, they, of course, could not-2- Outline of Plan 1, cont'd. leave. The rulership over all this, although I thought it out myself, I would not care to assume alone, but it could be accomplished by the said ruler remaining as their ruler, and he in turn through allegiance to the United States and England, and these two Governments jointly hold a suzerainty over it all. The other Governments, who would naturally be interested in this, would be either out of it through having received their repayment in full, and could thank England and the United States in bringing about such a transfer, which would greatly end their own troubles in their Governments at home, and abroad their lands. This seems startling, but is only a brief outline of plan one. OUTLINE OF PLAN 2 If the above could not be brought about at a Conference, another plan would be to grant concessions on Islands. And even then, were this plan carried through, England and the United States again would be the gainers, and would be reimbursed financially, and with concessions of land elsewhere. Part of carrying out the details of Plan 1 and 2 and 3, is the regaining of the Holy Land and our Lord's Tomb from the Mohammedans. The time is coming, take my word for it, when the oriental races will join hands with the Mohammedans, and the first sign of this will be the progressive policy of the orientals, which seems to stand out boldly against the Christian white races. Part of my Plan 2 also includes in the details, that if, through such a Conference, such an undertaking were brought about, to build an American Tajmahar, where all the Presidents of the United States of America, who have been assassinated to lie in gorgeous state, and in this American Tajmahar have both the Catholic and Protestant shrine. I use the word Tajmahar in describing my wish that it should be made equally as gorgeous, as a tribute to the Presidents who have lost their lives through the infamy and tyranny of anarchy. And what I would like to see done most of all that a large Crucifix should stand in a prominent place in this Tajmahar, and place on our Lord's head a gorgeous diamond and pearl tiera, to fit around the crown of thorns, and thus hid away the infamy and shame of paganism. OUTLINE OF PLAN 3. Plan3To be brief, is, I fear, too bold a stoke; but it can be accomplished peacefully, and would lead to universal peace.-3- Outline of Plan 3, cont'd. You can understand that the full details of which I have only given you a brief outline, of course could not be published in full attached to the Proclamation. Because, the parts that pertain to the United States and England's future power, would have to be omitted, so as not to cause jealousy and intriguing at the hands of other powers. But the Proclamation with just part of the details attached thereto, or whatever part the President of the United States of America, and England would agree to, to have published; this accomplished, would assure an ending of all further infamy and tyranny of anarchy, and would win a victory. Part of Plan 1, 2 and 3, in short, means that Germany Russia, Italy, and Spain, would join hands, include Portugal, and replace King Manuel on his throne, and these (four?) nations' gratitude to Uncle Sam and England in accomplishing my plan in taking out of their countries the people referred to in my proclamation, would mean their aiding England and the United States' alliance, should any trouble arise in future at a board of arbitration from another power And after it is all accomplished, and disputes should arise, at a Board of Arbitratio[h]n in future, such a Board of Arbitration as President Taft suggested in a cable despatch to Sir Ernest Grey on March 18th, would accomplish their aim. Henry E. Huck[*[Enc in Huck 4-3-11]*] Plans to aid the United States, and Englands alliance[*[CA 4-3-11]*] CAUSES OF UNREST as I have Found Them and a Remedy to Alter Such Evils; these I will endeavor to put down and be as brief as possible, and add my few suggestions thereto, which I hope may. be of some service to the United States and the British Governments, and part of this information may be of interest to Russia, Italy, and Spain, and any other country where such unfortunate conditions prevail. The kindness the United States of America and England has shown other nations overflow populations, discontented in their respective mother countries, who come to these two nations' (United States and England) gates, accepting their offer of protection and chances to gain a new start in life, and chances to acquire a prosperous and happy home, only then to reward the United States and England, by belittling the honesty and integrity and opportunity these two nations offer, and thus secretly revolting and edging other on to do the same, under the very Flags which gave them a new home. Let the Anarchists, Nihilists, and their general discontented following, although not openly branded as such, take heed and learn, that their constantly edging each other on and getting others in turn to the edge on laboring classes, bringing about such discontent, is bound sooner or later to end in a war around the civilized globe. England's kindness alone, in giving asylum to various nations' undesirables, has been rewarded by gross ingratitude, knowing what I do. One proof of this was a published report of the threatened assassination of the English Ruler during Coronation. Does England realize that by keeping her hospitable gates open too wide was rewarded by ingratitude and (to put it mildly) underhanded methods during the Boer war, and through further infamy and tyranny anarchy has replaced loyalty and devotion and gratitude, among the rank and file of her Army. Let other nations listen; surely such infamy cannot continue indefinitely. The Power of the Stars and Stripes, and the honesty and justice it represents, & this also stands for a Union Jack cannot be ignored or their Flags used by other nations, although unwittingly, to hide away the trouble makers and discontented populations from their own countries. Why should England be robbed of any of her possession in the Far East; why should the United States be robbed of any of it's possessions? The above information is in part only and is nothing to some of the ingratitude I know was rife during the Boer war. To name the regiments that anarchy is rife in, I cannot state at the present time, although I know where to locate them. But this information, although pertaining to England alone must never be published or mentioned. To do so would avail nothing but a riot in London, and bring on an uprising.-2- Why not Uncle Sam and John Bull join hands and these two nations, through a right sort of readjustment of affairs, could, through a court of arbitration, should any further difficulties arise through intriguing of other powers in the Far East or elsewhere, through the aid, if necessary, of another dual alliance with Uncle Sam and John Bull, thus bring all matters to a peaceful settlement. [Henry E. 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This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT # 1 SF RC X 52 --N.L. 5 extra ( Od relay ) Answer Paid Drain Oregon April 3rd - 4th '11 Col Roosevelt, c/o Shasta Limited, Leaving 16th St at 11.53 A.M. April 4th Oakland, Calif. Honored Sir, the Drain Commercial Club invites you to appear before the people at Drain, nine three April fifth, Shasta Limited stops minutes Large gathering of people will be at train accompanied by brass band. Hoping to be honored by your appearance we remain, your admirers. Drain Commercial Club, Benj Huntington, Pres. 8.25 A.M.GEORGE W. JESSUP Chemical Manufacturer Phone Piedmont 392 141 Moss Avenue Oakland, Cal. Room 724, Y. M. C. A., Portland Ore., April 3, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, enroute to Portland. Dear Mr. Roosevelt,- Some weeks ago, your son in San Francisco sent you an original writing of some ideas which came to me one morning in Death Valley Cal. I have not heard whether you received this, so to be sure that you get a copy, am enclosing one herewith. To show you that I am not entirely a crank or freak am also enclosing some letters of recommendation, etc., also a snap taken a few weeks ago. One of the letters is from Fairfax Wheelan, San Francisco, in whose office I was for about six years. (Mr. Wheelan knows nothing about this writing, and he does not know that I have ever written you.) I am 33 years old, and came here from California recently to work up a chemical and real estate business. I tried to get this strange writing to you while you were in Washington, as you can see by the enclosed correspondence, but presume Mr. Loeb didn't pass the matter on to you. I saw Dr. Wheeler at Berkeley two months ago and he sent me to see Dr. Jordan at Stanford. Dr. Wheeler said,- "I have heard Carnegie say that when Roosevelt and the Kaiser take up this matter, war will be over." Dr. Jordan was very much interested in the writing, and talked to me for over half an hour; he told me that he has been so in hopes that you would take up the Peace work, and suggested that I get people to write you requesting that you do so. You know very well that when YOU tackle this question it will positively be fixed, that you will take hold of the loose ends called Hague, Ginn, Carnegie, Taft, etc. etc., and tie them up into a Peace knot that will mean so much for the people of all the world. You know that you can do it, and is there glory and honor in anything else approaching this? God must be calling on you to take hold, and I believe He knows that you can do it, and that you are the only man today who can. Yours plans to handle this will surely be feasible, you can reach every ruler on earth, and you can fight a good fight for Peace. The winning of this will give you tremendous power to better our country and the whole world in other lines of right living, as you know. Through the Christian Endeavor Society I can start a petition requesting you to take action if this will do any good - shall I try it? Unless you are curious to see this Jessup, so I can shake your hand and then hurry along, I will have to be content to see you at long range, as I am too small an individual yet to be in the front ranks to greet you. But when do see you, whether near or far, my thought will be as now, "God bless you." Please forgive me if have bothered you too much, but this thing has been on my heart so, and I am so sure that YOU CAN DO IT. Yours sincerely, George W. Jessup P.S. Perhaps God has a Peace idea for you to tell us Wednesday night at the big meeting. G.W.J.[*[For enc. see 2-20-08]*]Michigan Republican State Central Committee Chairman Frank Knox Treasurer Frederick M. Alger Secretary Paul H. King DISTRICT MEMBERS 1 - William P. Dever, Detroit Milton Oakman, Detroit 2 - W. G. Gutmann, Monroe Millard F. Cottrell, Jackson 3 - Clayton A. Powell, Hillsdale John C. Davis, Battle Creek 4 - John T. Owens, Benton Harbor Arthur W. Scidmore, Three Rivers 5 - Benjamin S. Hanchett, Grand Rapids Henry J. Horrigan, Ionia 6 - Bret Nottingham, Lansing William C. Manchester, Detroit 7 - William Dawson, Sandusky Bela W. Jenks, Harbor Beach DISTRICT MEMBERS 8 - John Baird, Saginaw Otto Sprague, Owosso 9 - Robert S. Babcock, Manistee Henry A. Wolff, Muskegon 10 - Wm. D. Gordon, Midland Homer E. Buck, Bay City 11 - Ira Adams, Bellaire A. B. Darragh, St. Louis 12 - Robert A. Douglas, Ironwood Robert H. Shields, Houghton PRESS MEMBERS-- Perry F. Powers, Cadillac Walter H. Hunsaker, Saginaw Office of the Chairman 2. [[shorthand]] SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH., April 3, 1911. My dear Colonel: Your letter of the 25th, written from San Francisco, I find on my desk on my return to the city today. I have been kept pretty busy during the last few weeks with the legislature, in an effort to get through some of the progressive legislation urged by Governor Osborn. Unfortunately, in our present lower house the session has failed to develop any leadership, particularly among administration forces. The lack of this has brought about a good deal of confusion and the danger of failure of some of the most important measures advocated by the Governor. This situation will probably keep me pretty closely tied to Michigan until April 19th, when the legislature adjourns. Would it be satisfactory to you if I delayed my trip to New York until about the 21st or 22nd of April? If you desire me to come any sooner, a wire or letter will bring me promptly. Congratulations on the characteristic vigor and straight-from-the-shoulder quality of your speeches in the west. With sincere best wishes, I am, Yours very truly, Frank Knox Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City.[*[For enc see Ca 4-3-11]*]April 3, 1911. Personal. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I have your letter from San Francisco, dated the 25th of March, with enclosures from Van Valkenburg and Forbes, together with your answer to Mr. Van Valkenburg, dated March 13th. I think you have sufficiently met the probability of there being anything in this story in your reply to Mr. Van Valkenburg, but I will at once have an investigation made in the Department to see if its records show any bases for the allegations upon which the story rests. Having had some contemporaneous knowledge of the Panama affair, I am sure the WORLD is mare's nesting, as usual. With sincere regards, Very truly yours, TE Knox Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Care of THE OUTLOOK, New York City. KnoxForm 168 [*[4-3-11]*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY Incorporated 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD Thus Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messaged, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N. W. Cor. 22d St. New York ALWAYS OPEN B 44Ny Nc 12 Pf Milwaukee Wis Apr 3 [ [[shorthand]] ] [Reno 3d Sacramento 5th 2:30 Port Midnight Tacoma Wash 6th A.M.] The Outlook NyC Please wire address to which letter mailed today will reach Colonel Roosevelt The Living Church 1118AMrs. Frances A. Meyer 648-119th Str. Chicago, Ill. West Tullman 4/3-1911 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt. Ex President of the United States of America. Oyster Bay. Dear Sir! I come to you in the Name & in the Case of God, & our Country, (& all Humanity besides) & myself also. God & I, & our Country, especially now, all included, need a few Men of Courage of high Standing & Honor, of knowledge of Men, & the affairs of the different Bodies in our National & States Government. A few Men of good Sound Principles, & Sense of Right & Justice. Determined to do the Right & Just, in the face of all obstacles & resistance that may be brought before them. Mr. Roosevelt! with the Two large Pages of Documental Content, enclosed with this, I introduce myself to you, as the Daughter of God. Who, You all know, is the Creator of Heaven & Earth, & the Rightfull Owner of the Universe. Who ought to Rule this our World now, instead of Satan, who does Rule it. over 2, Of Satan, who now usurps the Rule, & the Tower, & the Throne of God on Earth, to the Ruin & Destruction of our whole Country chiefly & mostly, & to the Ruin & Destruction of the whole World beside besides, & of everybody & everything in it. Mr. Roosevelt, God, my Father, & I, need Soldiers. A few Generals, to point out at my Direction, (Commissioned to by God) the Way & tell the Reason, why, & how, my Father, God, needs them. How, & why, every Man, Woman & Child in our Country, living now (& all other Lands besides) are in deadly peril, & at the Door of Ruin & Destruction, Physically, & Morally & Spiritual. And the higher Men Stand, the Richer they are, they deeper they will fall, & the more they will lose. They will be worse off yet, than the poor ones, & no mistake about it either. It is, to avoid this almost incomprehensible Calamity, & to bring Salvation to all Mankind, God, my Father, has sent me to this Earth for, that I come to you, to ask & request of you, to make known to President Taft & all NationalBodies, & Men who have Voice & power, or Influence, wherever they may assemble in Washington. And to every Governor, & the Legislative Bodies of each State. & to all Men who have Voice & power, or Influence, wherever they may assemble therein. And to every large Lodge & Organization, & Denomination. A Document of considerable lenght, containing some smaller ones. For the purpose, to make the Men of our Country, seemingly blind, to see. & to rouse them out of the sleep & the stupor, in which surly they must be in. Will you do it, Mr. Roosevelt? Of course, you would have to choose some Assistants. You would have to have exact Copies of my Documents printed, to put them in the Hands of President Taft, & of all the others mentioned, & some more yet. You would have to pay all the expenses, (for the little Money I got is very, very scanty) But your Money would be refunded to you will more than Interest. You can depend on that.4 So would your time be compensated also. In with this I also send you an Newspaper Article of March the 4th, 1911. No doubt, you know who wilful Unrighteousness is, & that he is the author of the Article. Well, show him, Mr. Roosevelt, that you are no more afraid of him, then you have been of many other things, some other men would have been afraid of. Now, Mr. Roosevelt! Please! answer this, & let me know what you think about the Request I make to you, & whether you will accept it, or not. In the Salvation of the World, to come now, God, my Father, has provided for the Men of our Country of the present Age & time, (all undeserved by them, as much as I can see), the Great Blessing & Glory, to make themselfs with His Help, truly the first & Greatest Nation of the World. But they will never have that Blessing & that Glory, if they will not do the Act of Righteousness & Justice, Due to God, for5 God, He Requests & Demands of them, first, & soon. Mr. Roosevelt ! Three Years ago this May, ( next Month ) at the time when I Read in the News Paper, that all the Governors of all the States, were to assemble in Washington in special session, I have sent to your adress, as President of the United States of America, a Document of Fifty, or some more, Legal Document Pages. Asking You, to make it Known to all, & You all to Please, give it Your close attention & Consideration, & act according. I have never received as much as a line in response to it. Now, Mr. Roosevelt, I trust, You will treat me more Considerate this time. If You think to answer me at all, Please, do so within Two Weeks, or Three at the latest. If I do not hear from You by then, I shall know, that my Request is ignored, which I Hope not. Remember, Mr. Roosevelt, all other Men, that this is more than any other time, in the Lifes of the Men of this Nation as - [*over*]6 special, of others more or less, the time, when the Decree & Law of God: What Men Sow, that shall they Reap. Shall inevitable be fulfilled. Not only in Natures Realms, buy in a higher, & deeper & broader Sense than Commonly People Suppose. Physical, Morally & Spiritual is the Field of the World. Physical, Morally & Spiritual, will be the Harvest of the Seed Sown, to Nations & Individuals. Please, let me hear from you soon. Hoping & trusting that the Sun of Righteousness & true Liberty will soon Shine throughout the whole World Forever & Ever I am With Best Wishes to You & all Most Sincerely & Hopefully Mrs. Frances A. Meyer The own true daughter & true Representative of the true God, & all Humanity.[*[4-3-11]*] Form 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messaged only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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Kindly wire us title of toast that you would like to respond to at the banquet Tuesday evening April 11 at Missoula given in your honor. Missoula Chamber of Commerce. 920PFOR THE BETTERMENT OF CIVIC LIFE THE CITY CLUB of Milwaukee FREDERIC C. MOREHOUSE PRESIDENT H. H. JACOBS 1ST VICE PRES. H. C. CAMPBELL 2ND VICE PRESIDENT F. C. MOCK TREASURER K. G. SMITH, SECRETARY BOARD OF GOVERNORS THE OFFICERS AND W. J. DESMOND SAMUEL HIRSHBERG S. Y. GILLAN CARL D. THOMPSON COMMITTEES STATE LEGISLATION RELATING TO MILWAUKEE W. J. DESMOND, A. J. SCHMITZ, HENRY SMITH GLENWAY MAXON, DARL D. THOMPSON KENNETH G. SMITH LEGISLATION IN COMMON COUNCIL N. PERELES, JR., J. McC. BELL, GEO C. NUESSE PAUL BECHTNER, H. C. SCHRANCK PROGRAM H. C. CAMPBELL, A. W. HARD, S. Y. GILLAN 484 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, April 3, 1911 Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, Spokane, Wash. My Dear Sir:- The fact that you will be in Madison, Wis., on April 15th, being the day before Easter, suggests to me the possibility that you might be willing to spend a quiet Easter day with my family in Milwaukee and on Monday, the day following, address the City Club in an informal and democratic way. The City Club of Milwaukee is working against many obstacles and its ideals are such as I know you would be glad to promote, being briefly stated in the booklet enclosed with this. I am sure it would be of service to us if you could give us the noon hour of Monday, and as for Easter day, I should see that you had every opportunity of being quiet and resting. The children would have the enjoyment of their Easter eggs and the family will go to Church. The honored guest will be very welcome at Church with [them] us or will have the opportunity of spending the day in entire rest or otherwise at his disposition without being annoyed. If in the evening you should be willing to meet a few civic workers I should be glad and they would be glad for the opportunity to be given.FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CIVIC LIFE THE CITY CLUB of Milwaukee FREDERIC C. MOREHOUSE PRESIDENT H. H. JACOBS 1ST VICE PRES. H. C. CAMPBELL 2ND VICE PRESIDENT F. C. MOCK TREASURER K. G. SMITH, SECRETARY BOARD OF GOVERNORS THE OFFICERS AND W. J. DESMOND SAMUEL HIRSHBERG S. Y. GILLAN CARL D. THOMPSON COMMITTEES STATE LEGISLATION RELATING TO MILWAUKEE W. J. DESMOND, A. J. SCHMITZ, HENRY SMITH GLENWAY MAXON, DARL D. THOMPSON KENNETH G. SMITH LEGISLATION IN COMMON COUNCIL N. PERELES, JR., J. McC. BELL, GEO C. NUESSE PAUL BECHTNER, H. C. SCHRANCK PROGRAM H. C. CAMPBELL, A. W. HARD, S. Y. GILLAN --2-- I have written this rather than telegraphing you in order to give you the explanation, but if you should feel able to reply by telegraph so that the necessary arrangements could be made by the City Club I should esteem it a favor. I may introduce myself as President of the City Club at the present time, and also as editor in chief of The Living Church in which our mutual friend, Clinton Rogers Woodruff, being editor of the Department of Social Service, is my fellow-worker and also my good friend, as I know he is yours. Very truly yours, Frederic C Morehouse V. Encl. Mrs. Morehouse joins me in hearty invitation to you.[*[Rose 4-3-11?]*] [*11 ACADIA*] Wolfville U. S. Apl 3/11 Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir: — I am a student graduating from Acadia University in Arts this June. Am doing work re— "Boy Problem" — and am begging your personal opinion of the "Boy Scouts Movement" as a means of solving social problems and also as an economic and educational asset. Hoping to hear from you. I am Yours Sincerely Joan M. Rose Acadia Univ. Wolfville Nova Scotia Canada [*Sept 3/11*]POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT TELEGRAM The Postal Telegraph Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank DELIVERY No. [*78*] RECEIVED AT DESIGN PATENT APPLIED FOR. S.F. 94 MU W 26 7 Ex Spokane, Wn 3, April, 1911., Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Sacramento, Cal. (If left forward and advise tolls) [*"A reply of ten words or less to this telegram will cost 60 cents. For every word over ten 3 cents additional."*] Colonel Miller assures us that Federal Troops will lead our parade if agreeable to you have any objection R. L. Rutter, Chairman. 952PPOSTAL TELEGRAPH - CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergrjm subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT DELIVERY NO. 241 INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE 110 z bt 47 NL 5 extra Port Angeles Wash April 3 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Care Commercial Club Portland, Oreg While in the Northwest we respectfully invite you to visit PortAngeles, a townsite reserved in 1863 by President Lincoln located on the Olympic peninsula, range of the Roosevelt Elk and location of the Olympic National monument authorized by you. Port Angeles Commercial Club, By E E Seevers, President 7 23 p.m.[*[Thorne]*] Long's Hotel LONG BROS. Proprietors 78 TO 96 STATE STREET, CITY HALL SQUARE, OPP. POST OFFICE HARTFORD, CONN. April 3 1911 Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y Dear Sir I have for sale in fee simple with perfect Titles a Tract of Land in South Carolina 33 miles from Charleston S. C Pon Pon Status of A C Line Adjoins the Property. it consists of about 1600 acres more or less. but rather more than less. it is bounded by the A. C. Line, Edisto River & Penny Creek. 7 feet of water up to the Property & due it through River & Sound to the Atlantic. There is about 9000.000 feetLong's Hotel LONG BROS. Proprietors 78 TO 96 STATE STREET, CITY HALL SQUARE, OPP. POST OFFICE [*2*] HARTFORD, CONN. of Timber on the property — Country of Cypress. Live oak. Tiny leaf yellow Pine. Pecan. Dogwood &c. It is one of the finest Hunting preserves in America & a pence about 1 1/2 miles on the Dist Road running from Savannah Ga to Charleston would completely fence it & a year of protection would be all that would be necessary. it abounds in Deer. wild Turkey & small black Bear. Ducks by the Million all the year around. You have had the PropertyLong's Hotel LONG BROS. Proprietors 78 TO 96 STATE STREET, CITY HALL SQUARE, OPP. POST OFFICE [*3*] HARTFORD, CONN. offered you by Parties in Erie Pa who are trying to sell it. but I think they are asking to much for it. They got out a Prospectus & Blue print which they mailed you. Their price is $30.000. Now if you and Party want to go at anytime & look the property over & have a Hunt on it will arrange for your to do so. A guide will be furnished and there are a number of Lumber Shacks on the place & all that would be necessary would beLong's Hotel LONG BROS. Proprietors 78 TO 96 STATE STREET, CITY HALL SQUARE, OPP. POST OFFICE [*4*] HARTFORD, CONN. to take along Bed ticks which can be filled with pine straw. There is a store near where all supplies can be bought. If you like the place will make you a price of $10000. in fee simple any further information you may desire will be cheerfully given This Place is part of the old Elliot Plantation & contains about 500 acres of the Best Rice fields in America Respy Yours J. W Thorne 418 St Nicholas Ave New York CityDeWITT C. TURNER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW RENO, NEVADA BOX 505 TEDDY IN RENO. April 3d, 1911. Reno and Teddy -- advertised two-- Pulled off a show in red, white, and blue; Demagogues, squaws, and dogs were there,-- Who can tell you how hard the wind blew? Up spoke Teddy, and the wind did howl, Peavine Mountain looked wise like an owl; Then came the Truckee, singing along, Redington sang his red-paint war-song. The sagebrush people stood round and round, While Teddy talked doctrine that was sound; It's really too bad the wind blowed so, And interfered with the sagebrush show. But there was one thing, all must admit, That's, Teddy with Reno made quite a hit; Things [y]that he told us, will help along,-- And Ted may be President before long. DEWITT C. TURNER -----ooo-----F. W. Ingram, Trucker's Lodge No. 19 Sparks Nev.[*[4-3-11]*] [*[4-3-11]*] [*U.S.POSTAGE TWO CENTS*] [*U.S.POSTAGE TWO CENTS*] [*U.S.POSTAGE TWO CENTS*] Honourable William H. Taft, President, United States of America, WASHINGTON. D.C. U.S.A[*[Enc in Huck 4-3-11]*][ENC in KNOX 4-3-11] [ca 4-3-11](By a Staff Correspondent.) Lansing, April 1.—The tentative list of members of the house steering committee, which has been agreed upon by Speaker Baker, State Chairman Knox and members of the house is as follows: Representatives Warner, Flowers, Woodworth, Currie, Perry, Bierd, Verdier, Dusenbury, Chambers and Farmer. This committee will be charged with the duty of endeavoring to keep important legislation moving along to insure its receiving attention before the close of the session two week from next Wednesday. Every one familiar with the condition of legislative matters admits that there is opportunity for the committee to perform valuable public service, adding that such a committee should have been organized two weeks ago. Throughout the session the house has worked largely in a confused, disorganized method which has greatly delayed business. The committee will be named next Wednesday under the Flowers resolution introduced Friday. In picking those to serve on it, an effort was made to embrace all factions within the house and get together a group of members who, appreciating the situation and the need of concerted action along this line, will work in harmony and avoid personal preferences. The scheme is for this committee to determine what of the pending legislation is most important and agree upon a time when it shall be taken up for consideration, other bills to take their chances as opportunity arises.Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York. ___________ New York, April 3, 1911. Dear Sir:—The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Hall of the Chamber, No. 65 Liberty Street, Thursday next, April 6th, at twelve-thirty, P. M. Luncheon will be served in the Library after the Chamber adjourns. Resolution adopted by the Executive Committee: Resolved, That as the meetings of the Chamber of Commerce are intended for members of the Chamber only, others cannot be permitted to attend. Members who may wish to invite distinguished visitors from other cities or from abroad, must make application to the Executive Committee for permission. The card issued to members will admit but one, is not transferable and must be presented at the door. The members are urgently requested to aid the Executive Committee by observing these rules, thereby preventing the intrusion of persons who have no right at the meetings of the Chamber. Yours respectfully, SERENO S. PRATT, SECRETARY. PLEASE PRESENT THIS CARD AT THE DOOR.[*[4-3-11]*] HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, OYSTER BAY, L.I., N.Y.Chamber of Commerce of Pittsburgh F. R. BABCOCK, PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. STEVENSON, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT D. P. BLACK, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT GARLAND, 3RD VICE PRESIDENT H. M. LANDIS, TREASURER LOGAN McKEE, SECRETARY IRA S. BASSETT, TRAFFIC MANAGER P. C. WILLIAMS, ASST. SECRETARY OFFICE OF THE TRAFFIC MANAGER April 4th, 1911. Longform Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Reno, Nevada. Dear Sir:- As President of the mens class, with a membership of fifty, of the Brushton Methodist Episcopal Church, each and everyone of them striving hard to help the church out of a debt of $15,000, I am making an appeal to you for a lecture on any subject you may choose, to be delivered in Pittsburgh at any time that would suit your convenience, for the benefit of this class and principally for the church. Not knowing what your terms are, if you can grant us this exceptionally great honor, I am sure that we would be more than glad to abide by whatever terms you may name. I am making this appeal to you, and if it is granted I feel sure that you would be making a sacrifice in your busy life to do it, but it would mean so much to a good cause and as you know, as has been demonstrated on numerous occasions in by gone days, that it would be difficult for us to take care of the people who would be glad to again listen to you and, of course, we will secure the largest hall in the city; the details to be carried out in any way that you may desire. Trusting that I may hear favorably from you, I beg to remain, Yours very truly, Ira S Bassett Copy of letter addressed to you at San Francisco, Cal.[*[4-4-11 Bates]*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir I write to inquire whether it will be possible for me to see you for a few minutes interview while you are visiting Spokane. There is a personal matter in which I wish very much to ask your aid. It dates back to the time of your first administration in Washington. I am not an entire stranger to you, as I have had theif you will be good enough to send me word of any time and place where I may see you, while you are in the city, I will meet the appointment promptly and think that I shall not need to ask for more than five minutes of your time. Very sincerely Charlotte W Bates. (Mrs. Chas. F. Bates) Fort Wright — April 4- 1911 - pleasure of meeting yourself and Mrs. Roosevelt in Washington at the home of my brother, the late Senator Wolcott. The matter about which I wish to see you is not in any way connected with my brother however. My husband is Capt. Chas. F. Bates, 25th Infantry, now stationed at Fort Wright. It would I presume be too much for me to expect you to call at my home on the occasion of your visit to Fort Wright on Saturday morning, as you will be in the hands of your entertainer at that time, butJames Bowen Berkley Va Apr 4 1911 Mr. Roosevelt- New York. Sir: I was born in Winton N.C. in 1862. I was married in 1880 to Miss Cherry Hare in Winton, N.C. by Rev. Thomas Wood. My first child was born in 1881 second in 1882 3rd 18842 4th 1886, 5th 1888 6th 1889, 7th 1900, 8th 1901, 9th 1903, 10th 1905 11th 1907, 12th 1909. This includes my family, my wife is still in good health except rheumatism. Respectfully James Bowen 4 Grayson St- Berkley Va.OPITULANTE DEO Woodstock, April 4, 1911 Dear Mr. McMurray: Will you be kind enough to see that Mr. Roosevelt gets the enclosed sketch I have made showing the comparative "backbones" of our Coach Cities, as I think it is just the information, at a glance, that he wants - Yours sincerely, R. M. Brereton*[For enc see 4-4-11]*][*Lee Burns*] [*[4-4-11]*] THE BURNS REALTY COMPANY BUILDERS INDIANAPOLIS ELEVENTH FLOOR KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS BUILDING LEE BURNS HERBERT FOLTZ ROLLIN KAUTZ April 4-1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir Referring to the attached report of your speech at Reno. Do you know that members of the Unitarian church are not permitted to hold office in the Y.M.C.A. or Y.W.C.A? This would, I believe debar President Taft. Very sincerely yours Lee Burns [* brought here."* *Congratulating Reno upon the Young Men's Christian Association building just completed here, Mr. Roosevelt said he had not known until a recent controversy arose that Catholics and Jews, who, he said, were often among the most liberal contributors to this work, were denied the right of holding positions upon the managerial boards of the association. This, he characterized as gross injustice, Col. Roosevelt said. "I want to protest in the strongest manner of which I am capable against any continuance of that policy. I want to say that as a matter of simple justice we should alter this, and I want here to make my appeal. A Catholic layman or a Catholic priest who works with us should be allowed to have his full and fair share in the management. Do that in the name of the Y.M.C.A. and then when you get Catholic and protestant in, I am going to appeal to the Catholics and protestants to take in the Jew, if he is a good fellow, in the same way."*]Form 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messaged only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, wt which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 76 Third St., Cor. Oak, Portland, Ore. ALWAYS OPEN a 234. SK QU. 96, NL. 1 extra. Moscow, Ida. Apr. 4, 1911. [*1046*] Theodore Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. Program for Moscow trip is leave Spokane four PM Sunday arrive Moscow seven informal dinner at Moscow Hotel at eight to meet Governor, Supreme Judges and other invited guests. Breakfast at University dormitory at seven forty five Monday morning. Planting tree on campus at eight forty five speaking at nine, leave campus at ten fifteen, leave Moscow at ten thirty, arrive Spokane one thirty. Spokane plans keeping you till six PM Sunday which would delay arrival in Moscow till nine and dinner till ten. Please wire which you prefer. Railroad people prefer leaving at four. B.T. Byrne Mayor. 10:50. p.m.[*[Campbell] [4-4-11]*] Form No. 1. M. T. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only conditions limited its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. NUMBER. SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK S. F A 26 Paid RECEIVED at 8.46 PM 4/4 19[0]11 Dated Roseburg Ore. To Frank Harper Secy Col Theodore Roosevelt. C/O Condr Shasta Ltd No 12 Dunsmuir, Cal T H. Friendly, Dr Joseph Schafer and myself conveying welcome of University and Eugene Commercial Club to Colonel Roosevelt will take Shasta Limited Roseburg MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.Form No. 1. M. T. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only conditions limited its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President and General Manager. NUMBER. SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED at 190 To Qg tomorrow morning P. L. Campbell MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAPH. CABLE OFFICE.THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on condition limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL , PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 10:30 PM. PO B H 95 Paid 5 Extra. Portland Ore .April .4, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, On Shasta Limited Enroute Portland Ore. Arrive Ashland Ore 2 AM, Ashland, Ore. Believe if consistent your plans immense good can be accomplished by mentioning one of your addresses Portland need for care on part of citizens to prevent forest fires, Six lives lost, two billion feet timber destroyed by fire Oregon last year. Legislature just passed good fire law with appropriation and timber owners preparing carefully for summer. What most needed now is awakening of public sentiment. Having been in forest service during your entire administration and knowing your entire interest forest matters feel at liberty to bring matter your attention. C.S .Chapman Manager Oregon Forest Fire Assn.FLOORING STEPPING FINISHING TURNING SQUARES MOULDINGS, CASING AND BASE TIMBER AND DIMENSION BEVEL SIDING PORCH COLUMNS RAILS AND BALUSTERS EAVE GUTTERS SHINGLES SASH, DOORS JOSEPH J. CHURCHYARD PACIFIC COAST LUMBER AND PRODUCTS OREGON PINE OR FIR, SPRUCE, CEDAR, SPECIALITIES FACTORY STOCK, REGULAR, AND CUT TO BILL FOR SASH, DOORS, COLUMN STAVES. ETC. TACOMA, WASH. 4/4 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt Sir. The writer desires an interview of twenty minutes, to see if you will just help him get the government to right what he thinks several acts of injustice that he believes grew out of misinterpretations, by U. S. employees of policies inaugurated during your administration by you. As the government wants people dealing with them to be honest the people want the government to also be, and in my case they have stolen my money and want to steal more. As Abraham Lincolns memory is endeared to the whole people by his humanitarian acts — where the government might have been oppressive — I trust his example will be followed by you in this and many other cases. I am from New York state and itwas through the acts spoken of. I felt obliged to leave my family and Connections at Buffalo and come here and make a new start. I am well known to Judge Hazel who took your oath when assuming the office of President — also Ansley Wilcox Esq — Dr Mathew D Mann — Mr Frederick Grimes — Post Master and probably nearly every body that you know or came in contact with — when Governor and President — from Buffalo including Hon D. J. Alexander — Hon Chauncey M Depew & others. I am not a seeker for officer & never sought or held one. I trust when in Tacoma I may have this opportunity and I will accommodate myself to your engagements and if necessary take train or boat with you to Seattle. My troubles are not of a criminal nature or anything of that sort— nor do the affect my character or reputation for honesty — but are purely of financial transactions, where the government without just cause, in my opinion & everybody outside of the government has taken undue advantage of me. Respt Yours — Joseph J Churchyard Rm 407 Natl Bk Commerce Bldg Phone 563 or 603 —[*11*] Et si no ostendo non jacto Lock Box 5 Ampere, N.J. April 4th, 1911. My dear Colonel Roosevelt- May I have one of your book labels to add to my collection, if you please? I should be very proud & grateful I assure you. I enclose you one of mine - Yours sincerely Winifred M CrawfordADDRESS OF [*with comp. of*] LINCOLN C. CUMMINGS, ESQ. President St. David's Church Club, Roland Park, Baltimore, Maryland. April 4, 1911, Before the Club in St. David's Hall. "THINGS WORTH WHILE". St. David's Club is not organized for the benefit, which we alone as members, hope to receive from it, but also a foundation upon which we are to build a broader, safer and better future, for this community, because we have labored here. We are pioneers of a great work yet to appear, for this our church, this our community, and these our firesides; and upon which foundation, if laid plumb and true and strong, our children and children's children may build even higher and better. As pioneer builders, our work must be laid deep and broad and strong--for a goodly structure, that shall be expansive and generous as the future demands and promises. We need to seriously examine and consider our opportunity/ our responsibility -- for good work here presented to us. We must arise in our might to the opportunity and accomplish greatly in desirable results. The work is in sight, and almost unlimited in extent, and he who serves most is chief. Our indifferenceand neglect will be the measure--the greatest limit, to our ability in its performance. There should not beone idle Christian in any Church. All can be at work for some good. As members of St. David's Club, we need, to be effective workers, to get better acquainted with each other, and with our wants and needs as well asto discover in ourselves and in each other, our real ability, power and potentiality in this cause.-2- We want the influence of our Club to be a practical working force, for uplift and progress which shall be felt, not alone in church and city, but in the offices, shops, on the cars and in the Clubs, at home and abroad; in work or in play -- as a positive upward movement -- for help and encouragement wherever our members are found, and especially in our homes and around our firesides. Many of life's failures are due to indirection; and let us then by our direct body-blows and intelligence forge out of this opportunity -- results worthy of such a cause. A good beginning is half done, and involves two things: First, clearness and definiteness of aim. Second, Complete consternation to it. We must not drift and expect results, but must press forward to their attainment. I would suggest that the motto of St. David's Club shall be "FORWARD!" It is not what we intend, but what we do, that makes us useful. We are not to be passive, but native workers. Our good intentions must be fashioned into daily deeds. Character is not built up in a day, but represents results which obtained from habits --- which have obtained. "A life that each day gives its blessing to another and adds to the happiness of some follow being--by only a word or a thoughtful act, a cheering look, or a hearty hand grasp, does more for the world than he who but once in a lifetime -- does some great things which fills the world with praise". "Seeds which mildew in the hoarding, Scattered, fill with gold the plain". A portion of the responsibility for spreading the news of salvation, rests upon each one of us. Thus, if we are Christians, men must see it in our faces, hear it in our words, and learn of it -- in our note -- in spite of our prevailing imperfections and failures. Big things are but little things -- put together, and thus we may feel encouragement when confronted even -- with great undertakings.-3- St. David's Club shall become, due to your pioneer work and earnest prayerful labor -- a living, vital force in this community and all along the line. This place, because of it, shall be a better place to live in and because of the work we are to do here. There is one way to accomplish greatly: It is the doing -- of life's common daily task. This work will direct us, in what way and manner we may best serve the church. We should be interested in all its work. We should regularly attend its services and contribute to its support. We should make serious study of its interests and seek in every way to extend its influence. We should keep the church in our prayers and bring to it, the best we have to offer, not only of gifts and service, but also of love and personal endeavor. It is indeed a high privilege, to be a member of God's Church, and however humbly -- a builder of it : and as members of this Club, we should seek to be worthy and productive workers in such a cause. We need to inspire in the hearts of the younger generation, which shall soon succeed us, manhood's highest Christian responsibil- ities, true ideals and purposes -- by ourselves first blazing the trail. We have all of us seen the vast power that is in the in- dividual, and now we have before us the opportunity to demonstrate the latent force, inherent in the larger unit, the organization of many for the good of all. We are now members of St. David's Club and have enlisted in the ranks. But we must not stop here. In order to develop high efficiency, our lives must stand the test and bear the scrutiny of the searchlight -- of Truth. If we find that lying, deceit, selfish indulgences and the like, are now and then cropping out in our lives -- then, we are going backward. If we can only speak fair and appear to live a good average sort of life -- even then, we are only -- standing still! For man looks largely on on the outward appearance, but needs to look deeper within!-4- We must arouse ourselves and shake off the weights and loads, that thus easily beset us. We must strip ourselves of all handicaps, and be fit for the battle that is upon us. To replace wrong -- by right is to conquer wrong: It is not half so perilous a thing to die--as it is to live. For this battle is God's own chosen plan--which we must fight, like men, sure that we can finally win against all foes, and not to fight is to lose all. The only practical way I know of, [to do so] is to begin the fight--at home and win the victory of self-conquest. Self must come down from its throne and yield itself up to service. This victory established, we may hope, hand in hand, and shoulder to shoulder, as fellow workers in our Club and as a virile, determined body--of real men, to go "FORWARD" to real and enduring victories. No victory is worth while that has not cost a struggle.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - CABLE COMPANY NIGHT LETTERGRAM POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT 723 First Ave. Seattle DELIVERY NO. 607 INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE PROGRESSIVE 89 CHJN 66 NL 5th BM Newyork Apr 4th 1911 Col Theodore Roosevelt, Seattle, Wn. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I must a least send you this long distance welcome to my home town I deeply regret the impossibility of being there to join my friends in greeting you but I am certain the enthusiasm of our people will be such that you will not suspect there are absentees.Dined at the Robinsons last night they all asked to join in the message. Edward S. Curtis 558AMForm 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, send at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise states below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 76 Third St., Cor. Oak, Portland, Ore. ALWAYS OPEN b46 CH XU 60 N L. [*1185*] Na, Newyork Apr 4th - 1911 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. I know you will not fail to go to Silverton the old brass band a little motheaten yet is still in the ring. You will see the original of the uncle sam that stood with his hand on your shoulder and by the way so far as oregon is concerned his hand is still there. Dont fail to see Silverton. Homer Davenport. 350am5Form 168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY Incorporated 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have assented to by the sender of the following message, Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 10 PM No Dr S 10 Drain Ore Apl 4 [*[11]*] Ex President Roosevelt Care Shasta Limited Grants Pass Ore. Honored Sir:- Crowd at Drain-will greet you rear platform. Drain Commercial Club.Reefton NEW ZEALAND 4th April 1911 Mr Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue NEW YORK United States of America. Dear Sir, You will I hope pardon my writing you again about this Arbitration by a Congress of Nations. I have been advocating it for a long time: I wrote to the Editor of The London "Daily Telegraph" also to Mr. Andrew Carnegie and other influential men some eighteen months ago. About three months ago I took the liberty of writing to the Mighty Kaiser Wilhelm. I had to be careful what I said to him- how to start: and how to finish, but I am satisfied it can do no harm. Perhaps it is one of these things that he (the Kaiser) would not care to answer. I enclose a copy of the letter for your perusal, which is private. It is a good thing that President Taft has got the wedge end in, as we are all looking for results. I remain, Sir Yours most obediently William Dunn.[*[For enc see 10-24-10]*][*[4-4-11?]*] *MANUFACTURERS OF* Mowing Machines, Stump-Pullers, Wood and Steel Doubletrees and Singletrees, Springless Neckyoke Snaps and all other Kind of Snaps. Office and Factory: DES MOINES, IOWA, april 4.19'011 Mr roselvill Dear sir as iam formming a social Mfg and C associaiton Co and have got about 25 siners i Just stort to get siners iam forming this Co like this $10.00 each iwish you could sine for $10.00 and meby you could get me son siners iwant 50 ladies can Join for $7.00 the reson iwant you to sine is that the Peple will think if you sine it sertly will be all rite if you Join the co you could get the goverment to take a lot of my still doubters could you tell me where icould loan 1000.00 on these Patens for 2 years 1000.00 will start me and then ican get siners enough will Pay 6 Per cent interst iam going to incorpoil in the state of iowa ihave serve 3 years in the army 3 year ag and never missed a call and you know that is hard to do and soon. so iream yors Thomas E Ewer 1939 East grand avenue All Orders Given Our Expert Attention - You Can Help Us Make One of the Largest and Best Factories in the World of its kinddefray the expense of such notification upon advice from you. The society will also defray travelling expenses of the speaker. I realize that I am intruding upon your good nature in this appeal, but as our work is of a pubic character I felt that you would excuse the liberty I have taken. As the Ex President was formally Asst. Sec'y of the Navy we felt that it would be [*Hold for Harper*] MRS. ADELINE F. FITZ PRESIDENT-GENERAL GENERAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION 156 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK. Wakefield. Mass. April 4. 1911. To the Managing Editor of the Outlook, Dear Sir:— The General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution will dedicate on May 11.th next in Bancroft Hall Annapolis Md. a Memorial to the Sailors of the Revolution This Memorial is done in bronze by Mr. William Cooper of New York City at a cost of five thousand dollars. At that time our National Society holds its Convention at Baltimore delegates from all over the Country will attend, it is expected that the President of the United States will be present. Our Society is most desirous of securing Ex President Roosevelt as the principal speaker of the occasion. The writer is the President General of the order, and through her the society conveys this invitation to Mr. Roosevelt. Having been advised that this gentleman is in the North-West; and not having his address, I am asking you to intercede in our behalf and to send a lettergram entertaining the import of this letter, Of course we will[*[For 2 attachements see 4-7-11 4-7-11]*] GENERAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION 156 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK. MRS. ADELINE F. FITZ PRESIDENT-GENERAL particularly appropriate if he would honor our request. Allow me, sir, to thank you in advance for any attention you may give to this communication and to assure you of our appreciation of your co-operation Very truly yours Adeline F. Fitz Form 2289 K NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, send at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise states below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 76 Third St., Cor. Oak, Portland, Ore [*1040P*] 182 Un.Kh 34 NL. [*1040*] St. Paul, Minn. Apr. 4, 1911 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. Will you be guest of Roosevelt Club while here at either banquet or pubic reception? Lieutenant Governor Gordon and Speaker Dunn authorize me to extend invitation for you to address joint session of legislature. Hugh T. Halbert 10:35p.m. [[shorthand]]WASHINGTON BUREAU ROBERT D. HEINL WASHINGTON REPRESENTATIVE JOHN A. SLEICHER EDITOR MUNSEY BUILDING TELEPHONE, MAIN 7640 225 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK Leslie's ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1854 LESLIE-JUDGE COMPANY, PUBLISHERS JOHN A. SLEICHER, PRESIDENT WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4, 1911. PERSONAL My dear Colonel: A good friend of mine, Miss Helen Corbin a member of the faculty of the National Cathedral School for Girls in Washington, has always been a great admirer or you. On the strength of this, and quite without the knowledge of Miss Corbin, I procured one of your photographs as a present for her. It struck me that if you would care to sign it for the young lady the gift could be made memorable and something which she would probably treasure greatly. With this in mind I am taking the liberty of forwarding, attached, the photograph to your office. I beg to extend my kind regards and the hope that I am not imposing too much upon your time and patience. Very truly yours, Robert D. HeinlForm 2289 B. [NIGHT] Day LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter, Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters sent at a reduced rate, beyond the sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case when the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. [*Castello 4/4-11*] ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT SF Ar F 130 paid Day rate Helena Monta 4/4 710pm Col Theodore Roosevelt On Train 36 Castella Calif At last night meeting of the City Council the mayor and City Council relinquishd the management of your reception and entertainment During the Time you will be with us. The Commercial Club During a special meeting has taken charge of your entertainment with the idea of making it state wide in its character and has appointed the Governor as Chairman of the republican Committee Which will include the state senate, federal, state County and City officials as well as prominent Citizens and your personal friends from all stations of the state. In order that we may proceedForm 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter, Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters sent at a reduced rate, beyond the sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case when the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER intelligently, we wish that you would immediately put yourself in Communication with us at our expense stating the length of time you will be in Helena and state your desires in the matter Helena Commercial Club CHANCELOR S. B. MCCORMICK PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hon. H. K. Porter Chancellor S. B. McCormick H. J. Heinz Miss Clara Linforth West Rev. Daniel Dorchester, D.D. Rev. William A. Stanton, D.D. C. A. Edsall Morris Knowles C. H. Garwood William Macrum, Esq. Albert Ellis Frost Thomas R. Robinson J. B. Sharpe R. M. Sherrard Mrs. M. E. Van Wagonen Miss Edith P. Chace Martin Prenter Miss Belle McMillen W. K. T. Sahm, M.D. Mrs. Jos. H. Moore Jas. O. Handy Rev. L. W. Mason, D.D. Louis E. Reineman John S. Scully, Jr. Miss Jennie Montgomery Miss Bertha Fuhrer Miss E. M. Pickhardt William Douglas S. H. Leyshon J. Garfield Houston, Esq. REV WILLIAM A. STANTON, D.D. VICE PRESIDENT J. GARFIELD HOUSTON, Esq. SECRETARY-TREASURER THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH ORGANIZED 1895 SECRETARY'S ADDRESS: 661 FRICK BUILDING ANNEX TELEPHONE 1460 COURT Pittsburgh, Pa., Apr. 4th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York. Dear Sir: Will you consider making an engagement to speak before the University Extension Society of Pittsburgh in the Fall of 1911? If so, kindly state what fee would be charged. Most of the work of this Society consists of study courses with three or six lectures to a course, but we desire to secure one or two men of national reputation to deliver single lectures at the opening of the lecture season. During the season just closing we have had a membership of 1350 holding season tickets. Hoping to be favored with a reply at an early date, we remain, Respectfully yours, UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH. By J. Garfield Houston Secretary.POSTAL TELEGRAPH-CABLE COMPANY POSTAL TELEGRAPH NIGHT LETTERGRAM COMMERCIAL CABLES NIGHT LETTERGRAM The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this night lettergram subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. RECEIVED AT DELIVERY No. 362 INDEPENDENT COMPETITVE PROGRESSIVE 4-3929 [*[4-4-11]*] 7SF O'H 35 N.L. 9 extra Madison, Wis., Apr. 3 via SanFrancisco Apr 4th 11 via Sacramento Cal Apr 4th 11 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. Special train provided to leave here at two and reach Chicago at five fifteen arrangements include your being guest of Governor McGovern at Saturday Lunch. Club. Chas. A. Ingram. 12:22 amDANIEL F. LAFEAN 20TH DIST. PA. House of Representatives U. S. Washington D.C. April 4, 1911. Mr. George D. Wardrop, New York City, N. Y. My dear Sir:— Referring to yours o the 31st ultimo, acknowledging receipt of my letter to Colonel Roosevelt wherein I requested him to send me his autographed photograph to be placed in the cornerstone of the federal building at York. I am afraid that the laying of the corner-stone cannot be delayed until the latter part of April at which time you state the Colonel will return. In view of the fact that I am very desirous of having the Colonel's photograph included among those to be placed in the stone. I would kindly ask that you forward to me at York, Pa., a copy without his autograph thereon. Yours very truly, D F LafeanForm 2589 B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on condition limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Day Letter. Errors can be guarded against only repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Day Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor is any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has bee valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Compay for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED DAY LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 15 SF S S3 D. L 35 Ex [*14*] Dunsmuir Cala Apl 4 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Train 36, Chico Cal We, the undersigned citizens of Dunsmuir , as representatives of two thousand other citizens of this town ,most respectfully request that you deliver a short address here after the arrival of your train and prior to the departure of twelve between eight thirty and nine P M today . Please answer . A.Levy,Town Mayor Elmer E Allen ,Justice of Peace W.R.Garrett ,Attorney and state central committeman W.T.Tuckwell,Post Master, S.A.Gilsen,constable . S.H.Hill, Editor . Fred Ercke, Newspaper . F.J.Tetreau,Merchant 125 P M 1839 — 16th St. N. W. [*[McAlister]*] Washington DC April 4 — 11 Col Roosevelt, Dear friend I know you will be glad to hear that I started the Millionaire business today. by getting in the Capitol as page, through the kindness of Hon John J. Fitzgerald. I tell you Isometime. good bye I will be glad to hear from you soon your sincere little friend Russell McAlister am happy over it. I just hope he keeps me there then I can save my money and go to College. - that is what I want to do. I am ready for the sixth grade now. I will be ten years old on the 29th of this month. I am singing in St Johns Episcopal Choir and often wish you were there to hear me perhaps you can Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on condition limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has bee valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT PO.A. N. 64. N. L. 1 Extra, Spokane, Washn, Apl 4th [11] [*[11]*] Col. Theodore. Roosevelt, " Enroute Shasta Limited between Sacramento and Portland. Train 12. Glendale, Ogn. In accordance letter Secretary Frank. Harper March 8th and arrangements with Senator Poindexter we have arranged for you to address Colored Citizens 3 Pm saturday. They announced you have cancelled meeting. This terribly disappointing. Colored Citizens plead for a square deal. Elaborate arrangements have been made. Address would be of infinite help and inspiration to negroes of Northwest. Colored Citizens progressive club. J. Gordon, McPherson, Chairman. 1;35 A;M.TELEPHONE 2267 CORTLAND THE MASSADA PUBLISHING COMPANY 99 NASSAU STREET [*P.*] NEW YORK April 4th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. Dear Sir:— We have this day mailed you, under separate cover, a copy of our new publication, "The Book of Pain-Struggle, called The Prophecy of the Fulfillment" at the suggestion of the author, Mr. H. Segal. We believe this book will interest you peculiarly, not only on account of its unique character as literature, but also because of its original philosophic doctrine, in the application of which it attempts to shed light on the problems of the day from a new angle. It is also a remarkable scientific contribution, we think, in that it offers a poetic, yet extraordinary analysis of the relations of pain, pleasure and struggle to life as we know it. We desire to call your attention, in particular, to the last chapter of the book in which the sum and substance of the work is set forth. Trusting to hear from you and to receive your valuable opinion, we remain, Sincerely yours, Massada Publishing Co. IG/AS.[*Ackd*] FORMERLY FOREST EXPERT U. S. DEPT. AGRICULTURE STATE FORESTER OF NEW JERSEY F.R. MEIER CONSULTING FORESTER No. 1 BROADWAY NEW YORK TELEPHONE 4727 RECTOR April 4, 1911. Mr.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:— Your name has been suggested to me as one that may be interested in forestry and I therefore take pleasure in enclosing my little booklet describing how a technically trained and experienced forester can be of service to you. For the last 24 years my work has covered just such fields in the interest of Private Estates; Cities; States; Railroads; Lumbermen; Bankers etc. Among these I may mention: Estate of T. A. Havemeyer; Estate of A. S. Hewitt; Estate of Stephen Girard; Rutherford Stuyvesant; August Belmont; Otto H. Kahn; Francis Lynde Stetson; C. C. Worthington; Alfred Dolge; Joseph Wharton, Tuxedo Park Association; City of Newark; City of Hartford; Erie R.R. etc. Should be glad to advise you as to how and on what terms I can serve you. Yours very truly, F R MeierForm 2289 B. [*[4-4-11]*] NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on condition limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against only repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor is any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has bee valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Compay for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT JN SR C 55 Paid N.L. 6 ex XX Junction City Ore Apl 4 Theo Roosevelt, Shasta Limited no 12, Glendale, Ore. To be delivered by Condr at Roseburg, Oreg. Junction City being a division station your train stops here for a few minutes at 1052 this morning. Can you appear on the rear platform for the pleasure of three hundred school children and several hundred other citizens and make a few remarks if possible? A.K.Mickey— Supt Schools and secy Com'l Club. 952pmJ. W. DISTIN, PRES. FRANK HILL, VICE-PRES. [*Article on Reciprocity*] K. D. PIERCE, TREAS. F. C. OSBORNE, SEC. MINETTO MILK ASSOCIATION Fulton Apr. 4 1911 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir, At a recent meeting of Mt. Pleasant Grange a vote was taken on the Recerprocty Treaty with Canada. And all but three voted against the measure In the discussion before the vote was taken, it was stated that you favored the bill is it a fact, that you do. from what I have read of principle of Republicanism am loth to believe you could favor a bill so unfair to the Farmer Hopeing you will favor me with a reply I am Yours Resp. F. C. OsborneNEW YORK CENTRAL REALTY Co. 1328 BROADWAY COR. 34TH STREET. NEW YORK. TELEPHONES 1266 1267 MURRAY HILL April 4th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287-4th Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:— I am at present engaged in making up a schedule of public meetings for next winter's season of The People's Institute of Jersey City and I write to invite you to address our Institute this coming winter. Our meetings are held Sunday afternoons at 3:30 in the auditorium of the new Jersey City High School and our average attendance is over a thousand. If you feel inclined to accept this invitation I would be glad to know what Sundays from November 1st to April 1st would be more convenient to you. I trust it may be possible for you to accept and awaiting your reply, I am, Very truly yours, Winton Paul WP/CN.[*[For encl see Paul 4/4/11]*]Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on condition limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Compay for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 10 SF X JO 44 Paid 4 ex Roseburg Ogn Apr 4, 1911 Frank Harper, Secy Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Care Condr No 12 Shasta Limited, Red Bluff, Calif., Roseburg commercial club and citizens of Roseburg oregon extend greetings to colonel Roosevelt. Will meet the train upon its arrival at Roseburg at seven thirty Wednesday morning and will be disappointed if the colonel fails to make a few remarks Roseburg Commercial Club, J W Perkins Pres. 313PMADJUTANT, W. H. H. TYSON COMMANDER C. K BUCKLEY TEL. 126 PROSPECT QUARTERMASTER, HENRY A COZZENS Headquarters U. S. Grant Post No. 327 Department of New York, Grand Army of the Republic. 489 WASHINGTON AVENUE TELEPHONE: PROSPECT 546. Brooklyn, April 4, 1911 [*20.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Av., N.Y. [[shorthand]] My dear Sir:— As Chairman of the Invitation Company for a dinner to be given on the anniversary of General Grant's birthday, it is my pleasure to extend to you a most cordial invitation in behalf of the U.S. Grant Post and the Union League Club to be present. As you are an honorary associate member it will be exceedingly gratifying to have you with us on this occasion. A favorable response will be greatly appreciated by all. Very truly yours, George A. Price Chairman of the Invitation Committee.SIMPLIFIED SPELLING BOARD FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 4 AND 5, 1911 FINAL NOTIS To the Members of the Simplified Spelling Board. GENTLEMEN: The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Simplified Spelling Board will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria, Fifth avenue, between 33d and 34th streets, New York, on Tuesday and Wednesday, APRIL 4 and 5, 1911. The first session, the official annual meeting of the corporation, will begin at 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY, April 4, in the Assembly Room. The program of the session will consist of the report of the Executive Committee, including the reports of the Secretary and Treasurer, and other matters of executiv business. On TUESDAY evening there will be an informal meeting for general conference. The sessions on WEDNESDAY morning and afternoon will be devoted to the discussion of plans and proposals, and the reading of such papers as may be presented. Members intending to present papers or proposals are requested to inform the Committee. Among the matters of special consideration will be the report of the votes and comments on the Special Circular of January 10, 1910 entitled, "Alfabetic Rules for the Simplification of English Spelling;" the plan of the "Vocabulary of Simplified Spellings," for which these rules, with the preceding lists, are the basis; and the proposed international conference. The exercises will close on WEDNESDAY evening, April 5, at 7:30 p.m., with a public dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria, in the Myrtle Room. Mr. Carnegie will preside. The speakers are named on the next page. Members of the Board who expect to attend the meeting or the dinner are requested to notify the Committee soon, if they have not already done so. Titles to appear on the final program should be in the hands of the Committee by 10 a.m., April 3. EXECUTIV COMMITTEE CHARLES P. G. SCOTT, [*file*] Secretary 1 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK March 28, 1911PROVISIONAL PROGRAM OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 4 AND 5, 1911 The meetings will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria, Fifth avenue and Thirty-third street, New York. TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1911 ASSEMBLY ROOM FIRST SESSION, 2:30 p.m. Open only to the members of the Board and the Council. 1. The President, Professor LOUNSBURY, presiding 2. Report of the Secretary 3. Report of the Treasurer 4. Other business EVENING SESSION, 9 P.M. Informal conference. No official action will be taken at this session. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1911 The following is a list of the papers thus far announst (subject to additions). Papers are limited to 10 minutes, with 10 minutes for discussion. MORNING SESSION, 9:30 A.M. WILLIAM ARCHER, Secretary of the Simplified Spelling Society of Great Britain. The Simplified Spelling Society, and the Proposed Conference Dr. MELVIL DEWEY Should we postpone changes not in harmony with the New N.E.A. key alfabet or improvements in word pictures which are temporary and must be changed again? HENRY GALLUP PAINE The Simplified Spelling Bulletin. Other papers to be added.AFTERNOON SESSION, 2:30 P.M. GENERAL DISCUSSION OF PLANS AND POLICY To be opened by Professor CALVIN THOMAS EVENING SESSION, 7:30 P.M. MYRTLE ROOM DINNER. Speeches 10 minutes short. The speakers will be— Mr. ANDREW CARNEGIE, presiding Mr. WILLIAM ARCHER, of London The Simplified Spelling Society Dr. ELMER E. BROWN, of Washington, D. C. Education and Simplification Mr. HUDSON MAXIM, of New Jersey The Rationality of Simplified Spelling Dr. WILLIAM H. MAXWELL, of New York The Need of Reform in Spelling in the Public Schools Col. CHARLES E. SPRAGUE, of New York The Executiv Committee Dr. DAVID SOLOAN, of Nova Scotia Simplicity in Nova Scotia A session will be held Thursday morning, April 6, in case the Board so decides at a previous session.23 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 4, 1911. [*12*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y., My dear Mr. Roosevelt:— It is a long yime since I have had the pleasure of writing to you or meeting you. I am writing to you now in behalf of O'Donovan, the sculptor, who wishes to dispose of a bust he has made of our friend and comrade, General Joe Wheeler. I am much interested in Wheeler as a colleague in Congress and as a well reconstructed patriot, who took a brilliant part with yourself in the Spanish war, and I would like very much to see his bust placed in the Army and Navy Club or is the Historical Society Rooms, or in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is an admirable work. I am assisting O'Donovan, who is also a well reconstructed "reb" in making a suitable disposition of his work. I propose to call a meeting of those who may be interested in the matter at my house some afternoon during the coming month, which I should like very much to have you attend. It will not occupy you over a half or three-quarters of an hour. I will make the day and hour convenient to yourself. I look for General Grant and General Woodford and some officers of the Army and Navy Club to attend. If you would prefer to have the meeting at the Army and Navy Club I will call it there, although I think my residence it nearer your office at-2- The Outlook. With the warmest regards and the livliest recollections of your many courtesies extended to me, I am Sincerely your friend and comrade, D E SicklesGlen Falls N.Y. April 4, 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt The New York State Assembly of Mothers would like you to give an address at their state convention which convenes in Glen Falls October third to to sixth, 1911 Could you give an address on evening of third?If you can please state expense also what your topic will be Respectfully (Mrs Burton) Mabel F. Suran 12 John St.Shade Gap, April 4th 1911 [*D*] Hon. B. K. Tocht Dear Sir do you think you could Persuade Theodore Roosevelt to come up to our Picnic on the 5th Day of Aug our Post would be glad to have him come up in this country the People are wild to see him and it would be a great Drawing card for our Picnic, the [th] Grove would not hold the People and we think he Should give these People here in the mountains a chance to see and hear him: So our Post thinks you might work on him and get him to come hoping you will use your influence in this matter: and come along with him if he will come: With Kindest Regard I Remain Resp yours H C Ziegler Q M Capt Brice X Blair Post No 618 GAR[Enc. in Focht 4-6-11]Otisco, Indiana April 4 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. New York City., New York, My Dear Sir, Wishing to ancer your letter of March 22-1911. I am very Sorry That you have no copies of Thoes Speeches. I would be pleased if you could find out what Messrs Putnams, will Charge for The African and European Addresses. This far away as I would like to have The Three I wrote you. Yours very Truly E. C. Gollman [*1-50 nett. y 12 ea*]62d CONGRESS, 1st SESSION. H. R. 1240. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. April 4, 1911. Mr. GARDNER of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Labor and ordered to be printed. A BILL To limit the effect of the regulation of interstate commerce between the several States in goods, wares, and merchandise, wholly or in part manufactured by convict labor, or in any prison or reformatory. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 That all goods, wares, and merchandise manufactured wholly 4 or in part by convict labor, or in any prison or reformatory, 5 transported into any State or Territory or remaining therein 6 for use, consumption, sale, or storage, shall, upon arrival and 7 delivery in such State or Territory, be subject to the operation 8 and effect of the laws of such State or Territory to the 9 same extent and in the same manner as though such goods, 10 wares, and merchandise had been manufactured in such 11 State or Territory, and shall not be exempt therefrom by 12 reason of being introduced in original packages or otherwise. [*Introduced in the 62nd Congress also by Rep. Booker of Mo.*]62nd CONGRESS} 1st SESSION. H. R. 1240. A BILL To limit the effect of the elation of interstate commerce between the several States in goods, wares, and merchandise, wholly or in part manufactured by convict labor, or in any prison or refractory. By Mr. GARDNER of New Jersey APRIL 4, 1911.—Referred to the Committee on Labor and ordered to be printed. [*[for Enc. see 4-4-11]*][*[ca 4-4-11?]*] Message of Gov. Roosevelt— (P.111 of Message of Governors of N.Y. Vol. X— (1899 -1906) Page 111— "Under the present laws none of the products of our own prisoners are put upon the open market to compete with the products of free labor; but the products of convicts of other States and countries are brought into this State and add in competition with the products of our free labor. As under the decisions of the courts the State is powerless to prevent this, it is to be wished that there could be national legislation on the subject. The present system is furnishing reasonable employment to our own convicts, and the heads of State institutions must see that there is full compliance with the laws requiring them to purchase from the prisoners goods used by their depts. and made in the prisons."[Enc with HR 1240 - 4-4-11]April 4, 1911. Discrimination and Minimum Wage. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1. Proposed law applies to all employees in each oppressive employment. Paragraph 5, section1 of the proposed law defines the term "living wage" as "such compensation for labor performed under reasonable conditions as shall enable employes to secure for themselves and those who are or may be reasonably dependent upon them the necessary comforts of life." The determination of the number of these " who are or may be reasonably dependent" upon an employe would be matter of investigation by the Commissioner. The statistical family of five, two parents and three children, would probably be taken as a basis. However, in trades where the majority of the employes were women, the wage would be fixed according to the cost of living of a women, who does usually have a family to support, and where the majority were children, would be determined by the child's cost of living. In any case it would apply to all employes in the employment for which it was established, for sec. 2 provides that "every employer shall pay to every employe in each oppressive employment at least a living wage, and sec. 3 says that the commissioner "shall fix for each such employment the living wage which shall be the minimum wage to be paid by all employers to all employes in such employment." There is to be no discrimination between married and single men, or between men and women or children in the same employment. There is no legal precedents to follow in establishing the rate of wages, but, judging from decisions in analogous cases, such discrimination would not be upheld.——2—— 2. Employes and Public Utilities companies compared. The value of an employee to his employer may be compared to the value of the services rendered by a public utilities company to the shipper. The rate of wages may be compared to the service. 3. Decisions as to discrimination in the regulation of charges. In many of the states statutes have been enacted regulating charges in industries affected with a public interest. Such statutes have been often upheld by the courts. (Baker v. State. 54 Wis., 368; Munn v. Ill., 94 U.S. 113; Budd v. New York 143 U. S. 517.) In Kansas and North Dakota statutes were enacted regulating charges in competitive industries. Both were passed upon by the United States Supreme Court. a. Cetting v. Kansas City Stock Yards Co., 183 U.S. 79. In 1898, Kansas passed a law declaring that all stock yards doing a certain amount of business annually were public stock yards, and prescribing the rates to be charged by them. The Kansas City company was the only one doing a sufficiently large business to come under the law, its smaller competitors in Wichita and elsewhere being left free from regulation. The United States Supreme Court in 1901 held the law unconstitutional on the ground that it violated the fourteenth amendment, denying to the Kansas City company the equal protection of the laws. It was argued by the Attorney General that "rates which are reasonable and proper and furnish a sufficient return upon the capital invested can very properly be made lower and different in a plant where the volume of business is large, while in a smaller plant doing a smaller volume of business,higher rates may be necessary in order to afford adequate returns." (p.103.)--3-- But the court held that classification according to the amount of business done was unjustifiable. " it said, "Does it not follow that. . . . an set which imposes regulations upon corporations doing business over a certain amount, and leaving all corporations doing a like business less than that amount free from such regulations is . . . . obnoxious to constitutional prohibition?" And again, "Legislation by which one individual or one set of individuals is selected from others doing the same business in the same way and subject to regulations not east upon them is a discrimination forbidden by the constitutional provision both in the constitution of Kansas and that of the United States to the effect that equal protection of the laws is guaranteed to all." (p. 109) The services rendered the shipper by the Kansas City and Wichita Stock Yards were of the same value. The cost to the Kansas City Company was less than that to the Wichita Company because of the amount of business handled by the former. The court declared that "the present value of the property is the basis by which the test of reasonableness is to be determined although the actual cost. . . and the value of the services rendered each individual are also to be considered." (see also Smyth v. Ames, 1897, 169U.S. 466, 547.) Yet where the cost of service differed, the reasonable rate could not be determined on the basis of the least cost, for if it applied to all companies, it would be taking property without just compensation from the smaller concerns. (Smyth v. Ames, p. 523; Railroad Com. Cases, 116 U. S. 307, 331.) and if applied to the large company only it would be unjust discrimination. Had the law included all Stock Yard Companies, and fixed the rate so high that it would not have been confiscatory with regard to the smaller companies, it would probably have been upheld by the courts.--[3]4-- b. Brass v. North Dakota, ex rel. Stoeser 1894, 153 U. S. 391. In 1891, North Dakota enacted a law (p. 126) regulating grain warehouses and the weighing and handling of grain, declaring elevators, flat houses, and warehouses to be public warehouses, and fixing the rates of storage. This law was upheld by the Supreme Court. In 1894, there were about six hundred such warehouses in North Dakota, owned and operated by over one hundred twenty-five owners, independent of an in competition with each other. The elevators varied in cost of construction from five hundred dollars to five thousand dollars, and in capacity from five thousand to fifty thousand bushels. The act of 1891 fixed a single rate of 2 ¢ a bushel for the first twenty days of storage, and a lesser amount thereafter, which applied to them all, although some were much better able to stand the rate than others. 4. Discrimination in the regulation of wages. Applying these principles to the Minimum Wage, the wage must be based on the value to the employer (value of services rendered) and the cost of living (cost of service.). The cost of living to a married man is higher than to a single man for the former has a family dependent upon him. But a different minimum cannot be fixed for the single man, because his services are not necessarily worth less than those of a married man, and discrimination based on cost of services is forbidden. (Cotting v. Kansas city, etc.) The cost of living of the single man cannot be used as the basis, for that would be depriving the married man of the "necessary comforts of life, " and would be comparable to a confiscatory rate in the case of the Stock Yards Company.--[4]5-- Therefore the wages necessary to maintain the married man's standard of life must be paid to all the same employment. Freund, in his Police Power, p. 579, says, "If a business, by the industry of the owner, without privileges from that state, has attained exceptional magnitude, the owner must not be deprived of the advantage thereby gained, and has still the right to the same returns as the smaller competitor. In other words, the principle of discrimination demands that one man be not discriminated against by law simply because, by his own exertions, he has gained advantage over another." If a wage-earner has deprived himself of home and family, in order to maintain a higher standard for himself than his married neighbor enjoys, he should not be deprived of the advantage thus gained. Neither can a different minimum be established for men and women in the same employment. Freund, Police Power, p. 514, -- "If however, the limitation of hours is merely a measure of social advancement, a separate rule for all women for all purposes hardly represents a reasonable classification, for in the effort to make a living, men and women have a right to the greatest possible equality before the law." [Enc in Dennett 4-4-13][*[Encl in Paul 4/4/11] 4/4/11]* Name and Objects of The People's Institute Of Jersey City Section 1. The name of this organization is the People's Institute of Jersey City. Section 2. The purposes of the Institute are: To afford opportunities for the presentation of important subjects of a civic, political, industrial, sociological and ethical nature by experts and leaders of public opinion together with a thorough public discussion of such questions in order to assist in the wise solution of present problems by developing a sound public interest and promoting a true understanding of them. To accomplish these purposes the Institute may conduct lectures, discussion and classes; encourage the formation of branch associations and undertake such other work as shall promote these aims. Section 3. The Institute, as such, shall not ally itself with any political, social or religious party, movement or sect. It shall respect all differences of opinion, and, by the cultivation of a spirit of tolerance and fraternity, shall seek to unite all in a common effort for the advancement of the individual and of society.[*[Enc in Dennett 4-4-11]*] [*[Ca 4-4-11]*] PROPOSED MINIMUM WAGE LAW FOR WISCONSIN Bill 317 S. Introduced by Senator Kleczka and 799 A, Introduced by Assemblyman Stern. CONTENTS Page Wage Boards in Australia and England - - 3 The Proposed Law - - - - - 4 Women's Wages in Milwaukee - - - 6 Constitutionality of the Proposed Law - - 12 Prepared for the Wisconsin Consumers' League Under the Direction of JOHN R. COMMONS 1911WAGE BOARDS IN AUSTRALIA AND ENGLAND. The provision for special boards to establish minimum wages was included in the Factories and Shops Act of Victoria, 1896. For some time the Chinese had been displacing the white workers in the furniture trade. The grossest forms of sweating prevailed, and it was felt that the European standard of life must be maintained. In the clothing and bread-making trades, too, wages were low and conditions bad. So special boards for these three trades were established. The act now in operation is the result of ten years of experiment, of study and investigation. The act applies to trades where sweating does not exist. The special board consists of an equal number of members representing workers and members representing employers. The Minister of Labor appoints the members provisionally, but employers or employes may object, and may then elect their own representative. There is an elaborate machinery provided for elections. There is a Court of Industrial Appeals to which determinations can be referred by either employers or employes. A special board fixes for the trade it represents the minimum amount of weekly wages which may be paid for a given number of hours' work a week. Perhaps the most serious defect in the system is the absence of the definition of a standard rate. The act of 1903 contained a clause providing that determinations were to be based on the "average prices or rates of payment paid by reputable employers to employees of average capacity." Although "reputable" was generally interpreted as "best," yet it was felt that the provision seriously hampered the boards, and in 1907 it was stricken out, giving them complete discretion in the matter. Mrs. Sidney Webb of England says, in her book on "Socialism and the National Minimum": "The nature, kind, and class of the work, mode and manner in which it is done, age and sex of the workers, and any other matters included in the regulations" are taken into consideration in fixing the minimum. There seems, however, to have been little attempt to make a scientific investigation of the cost of living, and the determination is apt to be merely the judicial decision of the chairman. The administration of the act is vested in the Minister of Labor and the Chief Inspector of Factories and his staff. The Chief Inspector may issue permits to the old, infirm, and slow to work at less than the minimum wage, but those licensed as slow in any factory must not be more than one fifth of the total number of workers earning the minimum. In the great majority of cases the permits are issued to persons returning to their trade after long absence, and are for not more than three months. The penalty 3for evasion of the minimum rate is on the employer, not on the employe. There is a general consensus of opinion in Victoria that the special boards are valuable and ought to be retained; that they have raised the level of competition, raised the rate of wages, bettered the conditions of employment, increased the tendency toward organization among employes, through elections and otherwise, and greatly reduced the evils of sweating, both by raising the wages and enabling the employe to know the rate and receive regular payments. The minimum has not become the maximum, but in every factory there is a considerable number of employes getting more than the legal rate. The displacement of those not capable of earning the legal wage has not been a serious problem in Victoria, but it should be said that this can be accounted for in a large measure by the unusual scarcity of labor in that state. The regularity and certainty of employment has not been appreciably affected by the minimum wage. The publicity given to appointments and determinations does much to educate the general public on questions of labor and wages. In England a similar law went into effect January 1910. Any law on this subject for an American state must meet the constitutional restrictions against discrimination and taking property without due process of law, and must establish definite standards without leaving discretion to administrative boards. The definition of a "living wage" in the following bill is substantially the same as that in the constitution of Wisconsin providing for wage exemption. THE PROPOSED LAW. Section 1. The following terms, as used in this act, shall be construed as follows: (1) The term "employment property" shall mean physical property used for the production and sale for profit of products of labor hired for wages. (2) The term "employer" shall mean the owner of employment property. The acts of any person in authority over employment property and in the course of exercising such authority shall be deemed the acts of the owner. Any such person shall be deemed the agent of the employer for the purposes of this act. (3) The term "employee" shall mean any person hired by an employer to work upon, in, or about employment property. (4) The term "wage" or "wages" shall mean compensation for labor measured by time, piece, or otherwise, and paid in money or otherwise. (5) The term "living wage" shall mean such compensation for labor performed under reasonable conditions as shall enable employees to secure for themselves and those who are or may be reasonably dependent upon them the necessary comforts of life. (6) The term "oppressive employment" shall mean an occupation in which employees are unable to earn a living wage. 4 2. All employment property is hereby declared to be affected with a public interest to the extent that every employer shall pay to every employee in each oppressive employment at least a living wage. No employer shall fail or neglect to pay to every employee in each oppressive employment at least a living wage. 3. The commissioner of labor is vested with power and jurisdiction to have such supervision of employment property as may be necessary to enforce this law and all lawful orders and requirements. He shall investigate, hold public hearings, ascertain, and classify each oppressive employment, and shall fix for each such employment the living wage which shall be the minimum wage to be paid by all employers to all employees in such employment. He shall prescribe, modify, and enforce such reasonable regulations and orders as may be necessary to give effect to this act. 4. It shall be unlawful for any employer to employ labor in an oppressive employment unless he shall first have obtained a license as herein provided. Application for such license may be made to the commissioner of labor by any employer, and the commissioner of labor shall grant such license, stating therein the living wage which shall be the minimum wage to be paid in such employment. Each employer granted such license shall keep a register of the names and addresses of all persons employed by him in such employment, and shall permit the commissioner of labor or his subordinate to inspect it on demand. The license shall be revoked by the commissioner of labor if it appears on investigation that the employer has paid or is paying less than the living wage stated therein, or if the employer fails to keep the register, or refuses to permit its inspection, as herein provided. [Proceedings for hearings, etc., same as in railroad commission law.] 6. Any employer who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee who has testified, is about to testify, or whom such employer believes may testify, in any investigation or action relative to the enforcement of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars for each such violation. 7. Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than ten days nor more than three months. 8. If any employee shall receive less than the wages provided for herein, he or his guardian, representative, or, if he be dead, his legal representative, shall be entitled to recover in a civil action the full amount of his living wage as provided for herein, together with costs, attorney's fees, and exemplary damages, notwithstanding 5withstanding any agreement to work for such lesser wage. In such action, however, the employer shall be credited with any wages which he has heretofore paid upon account. WOMEN'S WAGES IN MILWAUKEE. BY RUBY STEWART. HOME WORKERS. Family schedules were taken from 230 families, 83 from women making horse nets, 111 from women doing work for knitting factories, 36 from clothing industries. 102 of those women were Polish, 41 German, 39 German-Americans, 30 Polish-Americans, 8 American, 10 of various other nationalities—total number of American born, 81; of foreign born, 149; 138 have been here five years or more and 11 have been here less than five years. Of this 11, but 4 have been here less than one year, so that it will be seen that home work is not an immigration problem. One hundred and twenty of the women interviewed were able to speak enough English to be understood and 110 were unable to speak English. One hundred and seventy-three were married, 25 widows, 28 single, and 4 deserted or divorced women. It is usually obvious that the married women who work at home in preference to factory work do so because it is necessary for them to combine the work of the housekeeper and mother to that of wage earner, and prefer this method to that of taking boarders. Very few of the home workers keep boarders, in the better homes because of the desire to keep the integrity of the family and home life, even though the mother must supplement the family income in some method, and in the worst type of home because the work from the factory is less exacting and allows for greater laxity, shiftlessness and dirt than does the keeping of boarders. It is not so obvious why a single woman should accept the pittance paid for most home work, and the reasons are individual and not typical. Of the 28 single women interviewed, 5 are caring for aged parents, 2 are housekeepers for brothers, 1 has a father badly crippled who wishes his daughter's companionship, 1 has a drunken mother, 2 are bringing up their motherless brothers and sisters, 2 are running candy stores in addition to their other work, 1 is a cripple—4 are in frail health and the rest prefer home work for some unknown reason. The home conditions of the families are similar to the conditions found among the very poor in Milwaukee. Twenty-five families live in basements, 14 in rear houses, 1 family is in a rear apartment over a stable, 93 are in tenements, and 137 in cottages. Most of these cottages are very small, poorly built frame houses with a basement kitchen in which the work is done, 63 cases being found where the work is done in basements, and in every 6 case the work is done in a room in constant use by all members of the family. Twenty-five per cent were reported very dirty; 25% as very clean, with the other 50% running the varying shades of clean, fairly clean, fair, and dirty. Some of the families live in great filth and there is even among the very clean housekeepers a dense ignorance of the sanitation and wholesomeness that should be observed in the manufacturing of any article for public use. Seventeen cases were found of the women working during the time some member of the family, usually a child, was ill with a contagious disease and 2 children were seen turning mittens, whose hands and faces were covered with running sores of a most loathsome kind. The size of the families varies from 1 to 13. The total number of persons in the family, family used broadly to include all dependent relatives, is 1,179; total in households, 1,196—showing only 17 boarders for 230 families. There is, of course, a great deal of crowding in the houses. One hundred and twenty-three families or 854 persons live in homes which allow them less than one room per person. As most of them keep two rooms, a parlor and kitchen apart from their sleeping rooms, the crowding of the bedrooms can be imagined. One hundred and sixteen families live in rented rooms, the rents ranging from $3 to $20 per month, the greatest number being rented at $6—and the greatest number renting four room houses. The total number owning their property is 114, out of which 54 are free from mortgage. As 30 of these are homes on Jones Island not costing more than $200 or $300, in the first place, it is not quite as encouraging as it sounds. The mortgages on the other 60 run from three houses mortgaged between $300 and $400 and one house mortgaged at $4,000, with the greatest number being 13 houses mortgaged between $1,200 and $1,400. The reason for buying property and adding the burden of debt to lives already strained with the effort of their own existence was frequently given, that no landlord would rent a house to so large a family. One mother of ten children was forced to buy a home for $2,000, which she has little hopes of ever raising, to find a shelter for her numerous family. In order to eke out the interest on the debt on their homes, or to keep the family during their husbands' unemployment, or in a few cases merely to fill up the empty hours of an empty life, these women take work from the factories, going to and fro with their huge bundles and often waiting hours for new work or pay for the work done. There are few apprentices at any of the home industries—as the babies are taught as soon as they can be taught to hold anything. Turning mittens inside out is an easy task though one rather dull and monotonous for an active child—and the little tots of 3 and 4 years are kept busy all day over a huge pile of uninviting black wool. The wages given here are wages for one person only, and do not always agree with the reports on the employer's 7 book, as he will record all the work brought back by one woman on her account, while, as a matter of fact, it has taken two or three persons at steady work to complete the amount done in the time.—(See footnote.) The hours reported are the very lowest estimate that could be given—the reports were naturally uncertain—but as no credit has been given to any child's work or the help of any person not working full time, the hours are certainly not exaggerated. Most of the women work from 9 o'clock in the morning after the morning work is done and the children in school, until 9 or 10 o'clock at night—taking three or four hours off for household duties after the morning work. Many of them work only five days per week, reserving one day for washing and cleaning. Five of the women do washing for other people on one day in the week. Five do what sewing they can get, 1 goes fishing three days a week and makes nets the other three days, 2 keep candy stores, 1 is a hairdresser with an unprosperous business, and 3 do factory work during the day and work at home during the evening. In the 230 families there are 304 children of school age; 51 of these were found at home during school hours, 31 were working with every evidence of it being an everyday occurrence and 15 were at home but not working—making 16% of the children of school age found out of school. The entire family income is in 27 cases less than $5 per week— two of these are for families of 11 members and one is a family of 12; in 65 instances it is less than $10 per week, and from there ranges up to $33, the greatest number being 20 families living on $13 per week per family. The average weekly income for the last six months was the basis for these figures—and they explain largely why it is essential that the wife and mother enter the wage-earning ranks. The husbands and fathers were unskilled and semi-skilled laborers of the seasonal trades, many of them molders, workers in the foundries, building laborers, and a few, very few are business or professional men. One saloonkeeper lost his saloon and went into debt for $800—so his wife is making crochet caps at 10 cents an hour, as her share in raising the debt. At least 90% of the women are working for food and clothes for themselves and children—and 59 out of the 230 have failed to obtain even these, without either going into debt or calling for relief from the city, settlements or private charity. There are 35 families who had a deficit over their income of from $10 to $150— 33 of these owed the money to butchers, grocers or coal men, with two owing doctor bills for child birth, and but one case of a family being in debt for the rent, and one owing $100 to a lawyer. ------------ Persons . . . . . . . . . 2 9 11 14 13 26 20 32 5 15 16 Cents per hour 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ Persons. . . 12 6 11 1 1 6 18 5 2 2 1 2 Cents per hour 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 12 13 14 16 no report 364 children of school age; 51 kept at home from school; 36 found working at time of visit; 15 at home but not working; 16% of the children were found at home. 8 Nothing, except the lawyer, was an expense that could be avoided. Twenty-four families have had to receive help in some form of charity, and one more has asked for help and been refused because they owned their own home. There has been no factory inspection in any of these homes during the last year, except in one family who were trying to put a 12-year-old boy to work, and four of the houses which were visited during the recent tenement inspection. Estimating the 230 families visited as about half the number where home work of some kind is done—and figuring on the statistical basis of two units in the same work being almost identical there were 2,400 people affected by the conditions of home work in the city of Milwaukee, besides the countless consumers. There is no method of comparison of home work and factory work, as the work sent to the homes is not done in the factory, except for the finishing of pants in the clothing trades and even here the work is divided differently. The piece price is the same but the girls in the factories show larger earnings. This is due not only to better concentration, but also to the fact that the clothing factories will not keep a girl unless she can come up to a set standard in factory work; in most of the factories it is $5 or $5.50 for the hand finishing, and in this way they show a higher earning power in the factory than for the same work done in the home. FIFTEEN MILWAUKEE FACTORIES. The industries employing the largest number of women and girls were selected as the basis for this investigation and a few typical factories in several of these industries were visited. There were fifteen in all, including candy factories, shoe, paper box, glove and envelope factories, clothing establishments, and a few department store schedules were obtained. Schedules were taken from 1,189 girls. The physical conditions in the factories are mainly satisfactory, they being clean, with the exception of two candy factories and one clothing establishment, light, fairly well ventilated, and the machinery properly safeguarded. The girls employed are young—252 or 21% being under 16 years and 863 or 73% being under 21 years of age, while only 44 were over 30 years. Every nationality is represented, among the foreign born the Germans and Poles being almost equal—147 German and 142 Polish girls; 837 or 70% were born in the United States, most of them in Milwaukee, and 45 were Americans of American parentage. Of the American born of foreign parents the German-American girl is easily in the majority, being 65% of the native born and 43% of the total. There is no marked difference in the distribution of nationalities over the various industries. The distribution of ages is not so even, however, for of the 252 girls under 16 years 213 were found either in candy factories or paper box factories and only 9 9 were found in clothing establishments. Proportionately the Polish-American has the greatest number under 16, although the German-American has the greatest actual number. The one child under age—a girl of 13 in a candy factory—is a Polish-American. There were not more than a dozen girls found who spoke no English. The regular working hours are not the same inside the same industry and often not the same inside the same factory. The candy factories work from 54 to 60 hours per week except through the rush season between September and Christmas, when the girls work late at night, sometimes working as much as 80, 84 or even 90 hours per week. The clothing establishments work from 52 to 60 hours—except for a very small unionized shop which works but 44 hours per week. The clothing trade is evidently making a praiseworthy effort to minimize its seasonal work in Milwaukee and the girls work fairly steadily through most of the year. The shoe factories work from 60 to 61 1/2 hours, the glove factory 55 to 60 hours, and the one envelope factory taken runs a 60-hour week but the actual working hours are optional with the girls, most of them taking advantage of the full time, as their work is piece work. The wages were taken from the average amount the girl received during the year and varied from $2 to $11 with one case of $12, one with $15, and one of $18; 153 or 13% of the girls are paid $8 or more, and 236 or 19% are paid less than $4 per week. The work is practically all piece work after a girl has worked for two or three months. During the first few months she is paid from $2 to $3 or sometimes $3.50 and after that put on a piece-rate basis. Of those receiving neither less than $4 or more than $8, 202 make between $4 and $5, 223 between $5 and $6, 227 between $6 and $7 and 148 between $7 and $8. There is not the marked difference in the earnings of the younger and older girls that would be expected. Thirty-one of the women over 30 years make less than $8. Twenty-seven of the 44 women over 30 are supporting their entire household, usually several children, although in two cases it is aged parents; one woman of 39 is maintaining a home for herself and six children on $7 per week; another keeps three children on $5 per week; two support their parents ad themselves on $7. Only 78 of the 1,189 girls are boarding away from home; 1,078 are living with parents or near relatives; 875 of these contribute their entire earnings to the family income and 203 pay board at home. This board is usually most of the earnings, the girls saving only enough for car fare and a small sum for clothes and amusements. Six girls contribute the entire sum, of the popularly supposed majority, who work for pin money and contribute nothing to the family support. There are undoubtedly many of these young girls who are often temporarily the sole support of their families—and several cases were noted where they were the only permanent income. One little girl of 15 is the only wage 10 earner in a family consisting of a paralyzed father and a mother slowly losing her sight and several small children. The board paid by the 78 girls not living with their families ranges from $1.50 to $6 per week, with one girl working for her board nights and Sundays until she had paid for her passage to America. Forty-eight are boarding on $3 or less per week. To anyone who has ever investigated cheap lodging and boarding houses it is indeed deplorable that any young girl should be forced to live in any place where board is obtainable for $3 or less per week. If in a private family, so call, it means an utter lack of privacy, illegal and unwholesome crowding, and much of the burden of the household boss, for no money profit is possible on less than $3 per week and the advantage of taking girls to board must be met in some other way. There are very few girls found in the cheap lodging houses and boarding houses, as they are seldom admitted, but when they are it is in places of uncertain character where the moral degradation of the factory girl is inevitable. Fifty rooming and boarding houses were visited in an effort to determine just what the actual necessary expenses of mere existence are to a girl no living in any kind of co-operative system. The cheapest meals obtainable are $3 per week for three meals a day with lunches put up if desired. The prices of rooms are more uncertain, the cheapest being $1.35 per week, a small room with torn and dirty paper—but with heat, light and water provided; several of a better grade are to be had at $1.75 if two girls are living together, and for $2 to $3 are many rooms combining cleanliness with some few comforts. In only two houses are parlors available for the use of the girls, the boarding house keepers preferring to have the girls receive their company in their own room, or, as in several places, refuse to admit girls who expect callers. The moral standard of any very cheap rooming house is an unknown quantity, as has been discovered by the Milwaukee Bureau of Charities who have sent girls to seemingly reputable places only to have the girls return reporting the place as impossible to stay in. It is even more difficult for a girl existing on $4 or $5 a week in Milwaukee than it is in the larger cities, as there are fewer accommodations for her. She can obtain her board and room for $4.50 per week living alone, or if she will share her tiny quarters and prepare her own breakfast, it can be done on $3 per week. This is, of course, exclusive of her car fare or any of the other necessaries of life, and certainly admits none of the comforts. Seventy-five per cent of the girls walk to and from work; in fact, the lack of car fare seems to be a large determining factor in their choice of work. The family lives in a locality convenient to the husband's and father's work and the girls, as they grow old enough to work, go to the nearest factory with no thought of the future possibilities of the trade. It is the elimination of car fare as an added item in the cost of work which induces so many girls to enter the unprogressive or, as they are often called, the blind alley trades. 11CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PROPOSED LAW. BY KATHERINE LENROOT. 1. Law a progressive science and adaptable to new conditions. 29 Wash. 602. "Law is, or ought to be, a progressive science. While the principles of justice are immutable, changing conditions of society and the evolution of employment make a change in the application of principles absolutely necessary to an intelligent administration of government. Transportation companies are now restricted, where a few years ago they claimed the right to transact their business exactly as it suited their private interests. . . " Slaughter House cases. 16 Wall. 97. "Law is, to a certain extent, a progressive science. . . . certain other classes of persons, particularly those engaged in dangerous or unhealthful occupations, have been found to be in need of additional protection. . . . Law will be forced to adapt itself to new conditions of society, and particularly to new relations between employers and employees as they arise." Hurtado v. Cal., 110 U. S. 513, 516. "It is more consonant to the true philosophy of our historical and legal institutions to say that the spirit of personal liberty and individual right, which they embodied, was preserved and developed by a progressive growth and wise adaptation to new circumstances and situations of the forms and processes found fit to give, from time to time, new expression and greater effect to modern ideas of self government. . . . This flexibility and capacity for adaptation is the peculiar boast and excellence of the common law. . . . We should expect that the new and varied experience of our own situation and system will mould and shape it (the common law) into new and not less useful forms." 2. New conditions in case of wages. At the present time property is limited in supply as compared with labor. Large industrial combinations give employers great power, while in many employments it is difficult or impossible for laborers to combine effectively. These and other conditions named below bring about inequality of bargaining power between labor and capital. Miss Stewart's investigation shows that there are large numbers of epmloyes in Milwaukee not earnign a living wage. They cannot afford to withhold their labor and demand a higher wage, while employers can afford to withhold capital until labor is secured at the desired price. These conditions demand a change in the application of the principles of justice to the wage contract. 3. Former laws fixed maximum wages. These were based on a view of the inferiority and servile condition of labor and the searchity of labor compared with property. 12 The revised laws of Massachusetts in 1749 contained provisions regulating the rate of wages and providing for the punishment of those taking excessive wages. Maximum wage laws were abolished on a theory of equality of labor and property in matter of contracts, and the practical difficulty of enforcing penalties on employer and employe. 53 George III ch. 40 abolished the regulation of wages in England. The constitution of Louisiana, Art. 51, provides: "No law shall be passed fixing the price of manual labor." Wisconsin has no provision in the state constitution which prohibits the regulation of wages. 4. Inequality of bargaining power. But it has been found that the equality of bargaining power depends upon economic conditions. Consequently, where conditions are unequal and a public interest is subserved, the law gives protection to the owner of labor against the owner of property. The court requires evidence showing inequality. Holden v. Hardy, 169 U. S. 366. "The legislature has also recognized the fact, . . . that the proprietors of these establishments and their employees do not stand on an equality, and that their interests are, to a certain extent, conflicting. The former naturally desire to obtain as much labor as possible from their employes, while the latter are often induced by the fear of discharge to conform to regulations which their judgment, fairly exercised, would pronounce to be detrimental to their health and strength. In other words, the proprietors lay down the rules, and the laborers are practically constrained to boey them. . . . The fact that both parties are of full age, and copetent to contract, does not necessarily deprive the state of power to interfere, where the parties do not stand upon an equality, or where the public health demands that one party to the contract shall be protected against himself." [Mines and Smelters.] Lochner v. New York, 198 U. S. 57. "There is no contention that bakers as a class are not equal in intelligence and capacity to men in other trades or manual occupations." Dissenting opinion—Justices Harlan, Day, and White: "It may be that the statue [restricting hours of labor] had its origin in part in the belief that employers and employes were not on an equal footing, that the necessities of the latter often compelled them to submit to such exactions as unduly taxed their strength." Freund, Police Power, p. 285. [On liberty of dealing]" . . . yet a different view seems to be taken of this liberty where economic superiority is used to dictate oppressive terms, or where a degree of economic power is aimed at that is liable to result in such oppression. The theory of legislative interference seems to be in some cases, that oppression is, in itself, like fraud, immoral, and a wrong either against the individual affected thereby or against the public at large; in other cases that the excessive dependence 13of whole classes of the community threatens, though perhaps only remotely, the social fabric with grave disturbance or ultimate subversion and ruin." 5. Public interest subserved. Munn v. Illinois, 94 U. S. 125. "Under these powers (the police powers) the government regulates the conduct of its citizens, one towards another, and the manner in which each shall use his own property, when such regulation becomes necessary for the public good. . . . Property does become clothed with a public interest when used in a manner to make it of public consequence and affects the community at large. . . . When, therefore, one devotes his property to a use in which the public has an interest, he in effect grants to the public an interest in that use, and must submit to be controlled by the public for the common good, to the extent of the interest he has thus created." Holden v. Hardy, 169 U. S. 366. "The whole is no greater than the sum of all its parts, and when the individual health, safety, and welfare are sacrificed, the state must suffer." Slaughter House cases, 26 Wall 97. "Persons and property are subjected to all kinds of restraints and burdens in order to secure the general comfort, health, and prosperity of the state. Of the perfect right of the legislature to do this no question ever was, or upon acknowledged general principles, ever can be made." The laborer, in his economic relations, may be either a debtor, a creditor, a wage-earner or a wage-bargainer. In each of these relations he has been given protection by law as against the owner of property. 6. Protection of the laborer as debtor. (1) Imprisonment for debt was abolished by nearly all states prior to 1850. (2) Abolition of peonage contracts. peonage or contracts under which a debtor is compelled to work off a debt, is contrary to the 13th amendment, and Congress has enacted a statute forbidding it in every state and territory of the Union. 30 Cyc. 1382: "The system [peonage] degraded those subjected to its operation, exercised a baleful influence on all other classes, fought against industrial prosperity and moral advancement of people." (3) Wage exemption laws. Every state in the Union has provided for the exemption of a certain amount of wages or property from attachment for the payment of debts. "Just as the liberty of contract does not mean that a man may be allowed to bind himself to servitude for life, so the enforcement of contracts and obligations does not require that a debtor should be stripped of all his substance, or of the bare means of existence to satisfy his creditor." Freund, 285. Wisconsin was the first state in the Union to embody such a provision in its constitution, and has been followed by twenty- 14 four others. The Wisconsin constitution, Art. I, Sec. 17, provides that "The privilege of the debtor to enjoy the necessary comforts of life shall be recognized by wholesome laws." Secon 2982 (Sanborn, Anno. Wisconsin Statues) provides that wearing apparel, books, household furniture to the value of two hundred dollars, tools, implements and stock in trade to the value of two hundred dollars, provisions and fuel for debtor and family necessary for one year's supply, the earnings of a person having a family dependent upon him for three months to the amount of sixty dollars a month or one hundred eighty dollars in all, pensions, fire insurance when property has been destroyed by fire, insurance of minors or married women or insurance by mutual benefit associations to amount of $5,000 where insured pays part of premium, otherwise the whole amount, shall be exempt. Sec. 2983 provides that forty acres in the country or one-fourth of an acre in the city, with dwelling house thereon, shall be exempt to the amount of $5,000. Leavitt v. Metcalf, 2 Vt. 342. "The court observe that the word "necessary" or "necessaries" has ever been considered, in legal language, to extend to things of convenience and comfort, and to things suitable to the situation of the person in society, and is not confined to things absolutely necessary for subsistence." Kuntz v. Kinney, 33 Wis. 512. "The (the exemption laws) are intended to benefit the laboring classes, which make up a large part of our society, and to enable them to better provide for those dependent upon them for support and maintenance. Maxwell v. Reed, 7 Wis. 594. "The idea underlying the ultimately developed sentiment of the people upon that subject (exemption) . . . is that the citizen is an essential elementary constituent of the state; that to preserve the stat the citizen must be protected; that to live, he must have the means of living; to act and to be a citizen he must be free to act and to have somewhat wherewith to act, and thus to be competent to the performance of his high functions as such. Hence it would seem, as no doubt it was, a matter of the gravest state policy to invest the citizen with, and to secure to him, those essential prerequisites, without which the state could not demand of him at all times his instant service and devoted allegiance." 63 Wis. 662. "This mandate (of the constitution) and these laws are grounded in the soundest considerations of public policy, in that they are designed to secure, not only to the debtor, but to his family, the necessary comforts of life, as against his creditors; thus protecting and guarding the highest interests both of the individual citizen and the family, the benefits of which to the state can scarcely be overrated." Exemption statutes are to be liberally construed. Cook v. Allee, 119 Ia. 226; Bordon v. Bradshaw, 68 Ala. 362; Collier v. Murphy, 90 Tenn. 300; Below v. Robbins, 76 Wis. 602; Kuntz v. Kinney, 1533 Wis. 512; Finley v. Howard, 126 Ill. 259; Heath v. Keyes, 35 Wis. 672; 29 Wis. 536; 36 Wis. 733; 37 Wis. 269. 7. Protection of the laborer as creditor. Mechanics' liens are created by statute in most of the states, including Wisconsin. (27 Cyc. 17). "The lien is given to secure priority of payment of the price and value of the work performed . . . and springs out of the appropriation and use by the landowner of the price and value of the work performed. . . Rests upon broad ground of natural equity and commercial necessity." Parker v. Bell, 7 Gray 429 (Mass.). Originated in desire to protect mechanics . . . and to secure them payment for their labor." Church v. Smithea, 4 Colo. App. 175-176. "Whatever may be the opinion about the wisdom of this sort of class legislation, its validity and constitutionality is too well settled to admit of discussion. The courts universally uphold it, and many express a strong conviction concerning its propriety." In mechanics' liens, only customary wages are paid. These may or may not be oppresive, but are simply the wages ordinarily paid in the trade. They are very different from living wages, assuring to the wage-earner the "necessary comforts o life." Provision for living wages appear for the first time in the exemption laws, as above. 8. Protection of the laborer as wage-earner. The protective tariff is designed to protect the wages of American labor against the competition of cheap foreign labor. The constitutionality of tariff laws established for that purpose is generally acquiesced in. But the tariff carries no protection to the laborer as wage-bargainer, in order that he may secure its benefits. 9. Protection of the laborer as wage-bargainer. (1) Sanitary conditions, safeguarding of machinery. On account of inequality of bargaining power the laborer cannot, even if he would, stipulate for safety devices and sanitary conditions. Wisconsin and practically all of the other states provide for proper sanitation and safeguarding, and have corps of factory inspectors to enforce the laws. (2) Hours of labor. Utah and other states have limited the hours of labor in mines to eight hours a day. The statute was upheld by the United States Supreme Court, 169 U. S. 366. Illinois and other states have limited the hours of labor for women to ten per day. (3) Time and method of payment of wages. Fifteen states provide for the payment of wages at regular intervals, usually weekly or bi-weekly. Several states have enacted "store-order" acts, providing that wages shall be paid in money or that store-orders shall be redeemable 16 at their face value on demand. These laws have been held constitutional in six states. (4) All the protection afforded to the laborer as debtor, creditor, wage-earner, and wage-bargainer in the matter of hours of labor, sanitation, and methods of payment do not avail unless he receives wages sufficient to maintain himself and those dependent upon him in the necessary comforts of life. This is partly the result of new burdens on labor on account of compulsory education, housing and sanitation, pure food laws, industrial accidents, etc. The cost of living to the laborer has been greatly increased by these measures. It is also partly the result of lessened opportunities for labor to escape from the conditions of wage-earner into the condition of self-employment or the employment of another, on account of disappearance of free public lands, and the large amounts of capital and credit required for business. 10. The need of additional protection is a matter for investigation. The investigation of actual ocnditions showing the facts authoritatively will be accepted by the courts, and if such investigation shows that the recognized principle of inequality of bargaining power coupled with injury to the public, is found in cases where it was not previously known to the court, the court may be expected to extend the old principle to cover the new case. Compare the opinion in Ritchie v. Illinois, 1894 (153 Ill. 98) with Ritchie v. Wayman, 1910. In the first case the court said: "There is no reasonable ground--at least none has been made manifest to use in the arguments of counsel, for fixing upon eight hours in one day as the limit within which woman can work without injury to her physique, and beyond which, if she work, injury will necessarily follow." Sixteen years later the same court declared as the result of the mass of evidence collected by the Russell Sage Foundation and submitted in a brief of Louis Brandeis: "It is known to all men (and what we know as men we cannot profess to be ignorant of as judges) that woman's physical structure and the performance of maternal functions, palce her at a greater disadvantage in the battle for life," and consequently the legislature might limit her hours of labor. 11. The legislature may lay down a general rule and enturst an administrative body with the investigation of the facts upon which the law shall take effect. The bill is based on a classification of property devoted to an "employment use" as distinguished from property devoted wholly and in part to "consumption use." New conditions give "employment property," or property devoted to earning a profit through the hiring of labor, a greater bargaining power than property required by the owner for his 17own necessities, such as domestic and farm property, and therefore justifies the classification of employment property as the only kind subject to the police power in regulating the wage-contract. But since all employment property with reference to all classes of labor does not possess this power to oppress, there must be administrative investigation and ascertainment of the points at which there is this inequality of bargaining power. 113 U. S. 32, Barbier v. Connolly. "Class legislation, discriminating against some and favoring others, is prohibited, but legislation which, in carrying out a public purpose, is limited in its operation, if, within the sphere of its operation it affects all persons similarly situated, is not within the amendment." The fact that no American state regulates wages in private employment is not conclusive against regulating them, if new, oppressive, and unwholesome conditions exist which cannot be corrected except by minimum living wages, And this applies to men as well as women and children, for on this line of reasoning, in matters of health, the courts have gone even further in restricting the hours of men to eight per day that they have in permitting restriction of women to ten per day. The principle of classification is, therefore, not that of sex, of age, but of bargaining power in protecting themselves against conditions which it is the interest of the public that they should be protected against. 184-4-11 Natural "Backbone" Blue = Portland Yellow = San Francisco Red = Los Angeles Green = Seattle Map of the Columbia Catchment Basin R.M.A.4-4-11 [Enc. in Brereton 4-4-11][*Enc in Knox 4-4-11 4-8-11*]Col. Roosevelt's Popularity. Colonel Roosevelt spoke before 3000 people at the University of California, making a plea for higher education. A man who can command such an audience as that on a theme that is not generally supposed to be of an exceedingly popular character is a long way from that oblivion to which the "interests" are so eager to consign him. Theodore Roosevelt still remains— and is likely to for some years to come—the most virile and commanding figure in American life. This may be disappointing to the non-progressives of various shades and hues, but they might just as well make up their minds to endure him as well as they can. The great body of his fellow countrymen believe in him, and whenever occasion offers, be it East or West, North or South, they turn out to hear him by the thousands, with an attention, respect and enthusiasm accorded to no other man of his generation. [*Manchester—(N.H.) Mirror April 4—1911*][*Oregon*] THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY TELEGRAM [*THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. BELL STANDARD*] [*THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. BELL STANDARD*] The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank Received at Marion,Oregon April 5, 1911 (WHERE ANY REPLY SHOULD BE SENT) Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Conductor Shasta Limited, Albany, Oregon. By request of the school children will you kindly appear on the platform as your train passes through Marion? M. A. Barber Post Master.we have written him that we shall be glad to send him a lot of the artist's proofs of the engravings, which will be much better for framing for exhibition purposes than the small unenlarged photographs. Very truly yours, Robert Bridges Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary to Colonel Roosevelt. [*Bridges*] SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS PUBLISHERS. 153-157 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. April 5, 1911. Dear Mr. Harper: I have your letter of March 24th and 25th. The first one, referring to a complaint from one of the agents, has been taken up by the Manager of the department and you can rest assured that if there has been any injustice it will be righted. As a matter of fact, a great many of the people who tell the agent that they will subscribe don't pay for the volume when it is delivered. In regard to Mr. Fagan's request for prints of the African pictures[*[4-5-11]*] Fred Brueschweiler. Spokane, Wash. Ap. 5. 11. 708 Spottard Ave Col. Theod. Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. Dear Sir: Upon the advice of U.S. Senator Miles Poindexter I herewith take the liberty of requesting you to say, in one of your speeches in Spokane, a few words concerning the importance of musical educational work with special reference to local conditions which are, to say the least, extremely uncongenial to the development of the highest, purest and most emotional of arts. While deeply interested inwhat you said elsewhere regarding literature and fine arts, I believe that the realm of music, as evoking and representing the sweetest accentism life, ought not to be forgotten. My mission in Spokane is to create a source which dispenses good music to the broad mass of the people at moderate cost. In trying to organize a Symphony Orchestra and a representative Choral Union I have the good will of the mayor and leading citizens, but that is all. The financial support necessary to carry on the good work is sadly lacking. A word from you will help wonderfully to excite enthusiasm and inspire the cooperative spirit in this typical Western community so replete with promising features and so absolutely imbued with the spirit of materialism. Tell the people of this city that in their mad chase solely after commercial interests and to the exclusion of everything tending to rescind and keep alive the divine spark in the human heart, they are blinding themselves to the most important facts determining the progress of the race and materially affecting the process of character moulding in the rising generation. Hoping that this may be considered worthy of your kind attention and thanking you sincerely for anything you may find it possible to do in support of our endeavors here in this particular line I remain Respectfully Yours Fred Brueschweiler.POSTAL TELEGRAPH - COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE MACKAY PRESIDENT TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT MAIN OFFICE 126 THIRD STREET PORTLAND, OREGON TELEPHONES: MAIN 436; HOME A1435 DELIVERY No. 53 The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. 16P—D10515 DESIGN PATENT NO. 40529 124 SF U 10 Washington D C Apl 5-11 Col. Theo. Roosevelt Portland. Regret exceedingly cannot be with you. Wish you delightful time. George E. Chamberlain. 920 Am.[*[Church]*] 2236 St Marys Ave. Omaha Neb. April 5 — 1911 My dear Sir: You are the only one who might act people to the right about face there in California. I have been greatly wronged there both in the Courts, and in other ways: have been beaten down to the Earth, robbed, slandered disagreed for no reason except that my husband, George E. Church, Superior Judge of Fresno Co, desired his freedom from domestic ties, and to consort with other women. I was a most devoted wife and mother (having borne him five sons2 when I was still in my "twenties - ") and my sons are unusually fine looking and promising as long as they had the shelter of a home, and were under my influence. but have been willingly ruined by being turned out upon the streets and persistently slandered by their father because of this fondness for me and knew that I was blameless. Not content with robbing and disgracing us, I am so persecuted by my husband and the woman who claims now to be his wife, that it is impossible for me to live anywhere in peace, and impossible for me to gain any standing in the community. If you will let me see you for a short time I can tell you all3 about it, and if it is too late for me to regain my legal rights, your high moral influence for justice and decency may help me to regain a little of what I have lost; set me on my feet, and save the sons who are still dear to me. I had absolutely no chance in the courts of Fresno, and could get no help anywhere. I expect to leave here Sunday 5 p.m on a special tourist train for San Francisco which I expect to reach Wednesday about 11 AM A.M. April 12th and if you will send me a little note in care of the agent (Union Pacific) where I am to leave my ticket before going on to Fresno and tell me where I can see you for an hour, I shall 4 be most grateful, and you may not only be able to help and save me, but other women who otherwise may fall into the clutches of these assassins of right and decency in California. If you cannot give me, perhaps one half hour of your time in which to hear of the shameful wrongs which have been done in my case in California, you may influence the Governor and some other fearless people to interest themselves, not only in my behalf, but for that of other women and children and homes— Hoping then to hear some word from you. I remain Very sincerely , Alice Adams Church I enclose this card but like it again if not too much trouble.H. L. PITTOCK MANAGER AND TREASURER. H. W. SCOTT, EDITOR. The Oregonian. ESTABLISHED 1850. DAILY SUNDAY WEEKLY Portland, Oregon April 5./11 Colonel Roosevelt. Dear Sir: Fifty years ago the first American flag ever made in Portland was cut out and sewed by hand. It was made to display on the Fourth of July 1861. The maker of that flag, Mrs. A Bills, lives in this city at 101 16th Street, North (corner of 16th and Flanders). She is now over eighty years of age and no longer able to walk. If you could find time today to run up in your automobile to make her a call of a minute or two, it would be the biggest event in the old lady's life as long as she lives. Mrs. Bills, along with her late husband,made the toilsome journey across the plains in 1853. She has been the mother of nine children and is one of Oregon's most honored pioneers. The accompanying photograph of Mrs. Bills and the flag was taken by The Oregonian last Summer and appeared in their 50th annual edition on the 4th of last February. The old lady rates "President Roosevelt" as scarcely, (if in any degree) second to Washington. Assuring you of a warm welcome to this city. I remain, Colonel Roosevelt, Yours Sincerely Alice P. Cornwall. (Book. keeper. The Oregonian.) P.S. In an auto. you could go from the Portland Hotel to Mrs. Bills' house in five minutes.2 conscience, faith and hope that in final analysis—a balance will be discoverable, on the right side of life's ledger. Believing that indirection, contributes the major part, to human failures, that men are so engrossed in and blinded by necessary yet purely material environment, that too few speak out—as a virile man should do, for higher better things, also necessary & equally within grasp—I have determined to secure tangible conveyance & organize a paper to be called "Forward" devoted to 20th. Century Progress. (Not religious [*[Cummings]*] Roland Park Md. [*12*] Apl. 5/11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt New York City My dear Sir: For several years I have devoted my life and means, to labor for public uplift and betterment. Often by indirection and imperfectly, always with deep reverent purpose of self surrender to higher sovereignty, together with practical valuation the work. I can hardly point to any visible results, and must depend for encouragement upon a good3 per se but a practical moral & secular issue) For public & private morality in city state nation & home. For Universal peace among nations, founded practically & thus permanently. For an era for Commercial programs & greatness—founded upon the greatest thing. I want you, and I plan (if it may be) to interest Henry Van Dyke—to join me in this plan. I perhaps can largely finance it myself—and apart from the secondary to the altruistic 4 feature (my final aim) I can conceive proper and promising financial justification therefor. I am Faithfully Lincoln C. Cummings[*[Davis]*] Form 168 [*75*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on condition limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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The Yorkshire Observer of Bradford, England, a liberal paper which is vigorously supporting the government in the negotiation of the proposed arbitration treaty has cabled here asking for a direct expression from you on arbitration as a means of helping the cause along. If you feel that you can say anything on the subject I should be under personal obligation if you would wire it to me here in the course of the nextForm 168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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I know of course you thoroughly occupied you are but I hope you can find time to reply if there is no other objection. If you can say anything for publication I shall be glad to use it also in the New York Times if that suits you please wire at my expense. O K Davis. 310pm[*[4-5-11]*] POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES POSTAL TELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT. TELEGRAM [*105*] REGISTERED TRADE-MARK. DESIGN PATENT NO. 38360. The Postal Telegraph-Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject to the terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank. 1 SU.0 1o Received at Eugene, Oregon. (WHERE ANY REPLY SHOULD BE SENT) Tacoma Was Apl 4-6 -11 Theodore Roosevelt, On S. P. Train, Eugene,Ore. Please wire immediately time you wish to leave Sleeper Here. Lorenzo Dow. 8-10 a. m.TRANSLATION by A. KNIGHT APRIL 5, 1911 His Excellency The President What an agreeable surpise to find your beautiful book awaiting me, like a dear friend, on my return from Canada, to wish me welcome in the land of my adoption. The few lines which accompanied it went to my heart, and render it doubly precious to me. It belongs to you and yours to render such delicate attention. It is a great pleasure to me to have confirmed that your friendship of the past is still a thing of the present. Pardon my delay in making this acknowledgment; I was in Quebec when the work came. Believe always in my affectionate gratitude. Rigone Droulet. [*[Drolet]*][*[attached to Droulet 4-5-11]*][*[For attachment see 4-5-11]*] un donc pour me souhaiter la bienvenue dans mon pays d'adoption — Les quelques lignes que l'accomplignent me tout allees au cœur & me le rendent doublement précieux. Il n'y [*[4-5-11?]*] Dimanche [*[Drollé]*] R Monsieur le President Quelle agréable surprise j'ai éprouvée, hier soir, a Mon retour du Canada de trouver votre beau livre qui m attendait. Commea que vous & les votres pour avoir de ces délicates attentions l' est pour moi un vif plaisir de constater que l amitie que vous avez eu la bonté de me temoigner par le passé est encore une chose du présent— Veuillez m'excuser d'avoir tant tardé à vous offrir mes remerciements. J'étais au Québec quand vôtre intéressant ouvrage m'a ete adresse. Croyez toujours a mon affectueuse gratitude Rigone DrouletHEADQUARTERS Department of Massachusetts United Spanish War Veterans 21 Old Court House, Boston, Mass., April 5, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir and Comrade:— On the 18th. and 19th. of this month the 12th. Annual Encampment of the Department of Massachusetts, United Spanish War Veterans, will convene in the city of Lowell ,Mass. On April 19th. the 50th. anniversary of the marching through Baltimore of the old 6th.Massachusetts will be celebrated in the same city. The two organizations will unite in a short parade as a closing feature. On behalf of the Committee of Arrangements at Lowell and every Spanish War Veteran in this Department,I have the honor, Sir, to extend to you, our most distinguished Comrade, the greetings of the Old Bay State, and humbly pray that you honor this Department with your presence on this occasion. We of the Spanish War are striving with the utmost zeal to create, cultivate and cherish the most friendly relations with the "Boys of '61" ,and we leave no chance for a doubt of our sincerity by assisting in every way possible to make all their undertakings [a] great successes. Your presence would work a miracle, how deeply the honor would be appreciated by the old and the younger members or are we asking too much? Trusting to be honored with your co-operation, I am, Fraternally yours, Ralph B. Eastman Dept. Adjt.[*Copy [Flaherty]*] San Francisco, April 5, 1911. Mr. P. H. Morrisey, 233 Railway Exchange, Chicago, Ill. My Dear P.H: I wired you a few days ago as follows: "Was received most royally at noon today by your friend Col. Roosevelt. Had some difficulty in making connection, but immediately upon getting near enough to mention your name, the way was clear. Am invited to call on him in New York. He hopes it may be with you. So do I." And this is to confirm it. I made an effort to call on Col. Roosevelt at his son's residence Thursday eve - March 30th - but failed, the maid telling me he was not receiving visitors that evening. I had with me the Wilkesbarre paper which you had sent, containing an account of the St. Patrick's Day celebration, conducted under the auspicies of Father J. J. Curran, so I handed it to the maid with a request that she give to to the Colonel. The following day I called on his Secretary, Mr. Harper, at the St. Francis Hotel, and presented my card, on which I had written "Calling by request of Mr. P. H. Morrisey of Chicago". He said that the Colonel had decided to not receive any more callers during the remainder of his stay in San Francisco. He agreed, however, to give him my card. On my return to the Dale Hotel at 5:30 P.M., I found a card in my key box, reading, "Be sure to call on Col. Roosevelt tomorrow at 12:00 M., at 1942 Pacific Ave." It is needless to say, I was there - Johnny on the spot- Saturday at 12:00 M., and handed in my card. The Colonel came forward immediately and escorted me to a chair. I explained that I realized that he was very busy and that I did not wish to intrude. He assured me any person coming from Morrisey was welcome to his time and attention at all times. He also expressed great confidence in your judgement, and asked me many questions regarding the policy of the Brotherhood, which I was able to answer without difficulty. I must say P.H., it was a most satisfactory and agreeable interview.P. H. M. -2- He invited me to call on him in New York, and said he hoped you and I would be together. He told me to give you his kindest regards when I meet you in Chicago next month. I showed him a copy of the resolution adopted by 198, repudiating the fang, that attempted to deliver the Brotherhood to a few political candidates. I also showed him your reply to my letter of August 5th, and a copy of W. G. Lee's letter to J. M. Murphy, Chairman of the Legislative Board, condemning the action taken and advising against a repetition of such unlawful methods. He seemed more than pleased with the attitude taken by the Brotherhood in matters political, and asked me to leave with him for a few days, the documents I have mentioned. He was exceptionally well pleased with your letter to me giving your views of the political methods of our Legislative Board. I am perfectly well satisfied that the documents introduced by me, and my explanation of the Brotherhood's position in partisan politics will do our organisation a world of good in this state. I discovered a fine article in the December "Outlook", by Col. Roosevelt, detailing at length his experience while visiting Father Curran, and the adjacent mining district. There was a swell article in the Sunday "Examiner" by Ripley of the Santa Fe, which I have mailed to you. Hoping you have entirely recovered your health from you late attack of grippe, and look forward with the greatest pleasure to seeing you next month, I am. Most sincerely yours, T. Flaherty [Enc. in Flaherty 4-7-11]REED COLLEGE PORTLAND, OREGON 5 April, 1911 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 426 ARINGTON BUILDING Dear Mr. Roosevelt,— Reed College has just announced its purpose of doing in Portland what you advocated in your Outlook Editorial and in our Charter Day Address. Your public commendation of this policy, at this critical time, would help us greatly. Sincerely, William T. FosterForm 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER [*[Garrison]*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of following Night Letter. 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Dear Teddy:— We have known you and loved you long but there are many of us who have never been delighted by the sight of your smile. This is a dry town, so your engine will stop here to take water. However, we realize that the engine is the only thing connected with you that is ever allowed to show the white feather by taking water, but anyhow the commercial club and mayor and council and business men and farmers and babies are all crying to see you so if you are too tired to talk please come out on the back platform of your train and let us look at you. We will be delighted to pay for anForm 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of following Night Letter. 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Garrison, Secretary Connell Commercial Club 1220 am 6th.Portland, Ore 4/5/11 Hon Theodore Roosevelt: Dear Sir: I was sent as a representative of the "Sharon Springs" Summer Resort Co to meet you at the Press Club. You were so busy that I did not get to speak with you. They are opening a summer resort at Mt. Hood and want you to honor them by accepting a summer home site on beautiful Mt. Hood. They take this method in partially showing their indebtedness to you. The Mt. Hood R.R. Co and the Oregonian are boosting this movement. If you will honor us by accepting this please sign the three contracts keeping a duplicate and return two to the Meridian Trust Co — 309 R.R. Exchange Bld. Yours Respectfully Meridian Trust Co By G. R. Gregg — [Rep?] P.S. If you do not wish to accept— kindly mail contracts.—[*[For 3 encs see 4-5-11]*]No 30 SHARON SPRINGS This Agreement, made this 5th day of April 1911, between W.B. McKinney and George T. Carley, of Portland, Oregon, hereinafter designated the "Owners" and Theodore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay; New York hereinafter designated the "Shareholder" WITNESSETH: That the Owners agree to sell to the Shareholder, and the Shareholder agrees to purchase and pay for 1— of the four hundred and forty undivided shares or interests in the Townsite of Sharon Springs, in the vicinity of Mt.Hood, in the County of Clackamas, Oregon, comprising four hundred and forty tracts from one-quarter of an acre to fifteen acres in extent, for the sum of $175, payable $Paid in [cash] full, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the balance in four equal monthly installment payable on the — day of each month hereafter until fully paid. It is mutually agreed that as soon as the entire four hundred and forty shares or interests in said townsite shall have been sold and paid for, the Owners shall give notice to that effect to each of said Shareholders, and shall cause to be executed and delivered a good and sufficient general warranty deed covering all of said townsite of Sharon Springs to the person or persons designated by a majority of said Shareholders, for the purpose of dividing said tracts among the said Shareholders in such manner as the majority of them shall elect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate. ______________ (SEAL) By G.R. Gregg Agent ______________ (SEAL) By____________________ ______________ (SEAL) Address of Shareholder: __________________________[*[Enc. in Gregg 4-5-11]*]No 30 Paid in Full SHARON SPRINGS THIS AGREEMENT, made this 5th day of April 1911, between W. B. McKinney and George T. Carley, of Portland, Oregon, hereinafter designated the "Owners" and Theodore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay, New York hereinafter designated the "Shareholder" WITNESSETH: That the Owners agree to sell to the Shareholder, and the Shareholder agrees to purchase and pay for 1 of the four hundred and forty undivided shares or interests in the Townsite of Sharon Springs, in the vicinity of Mt. Hood, in the County of Clackamas, Oregon, comprising four hundred and forty tracts from one quarter of an acre to fifteen acres in extent, for the sum of $175, payable $ Paid Full in [each], the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the balance in four equal monthly installments payable on the [Paid] day of each month hereafter until fully paid. It is mutually agreed that as soon as the entire four hundred and forty shares or interests in said townsite shall have been sold and paid for, the owners shall give notice to that effect to each of said Shareholders, and shall cause to be executed and delivered a good and sufficient general warranty deed covering all of said townsite of Sharon Springs to the person or persons designated by a majority of said Shareholders, for the purpose of dividing said tracts among the said Shareholders in such manner as the majority of them shall elect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate. ........................................(SEAL) Address of Shareholder: By G. R. Gregg Agent ........................................(SEAL) ............................................ By .................................. Agent .........................................(SEAL)[*[Enc. in Gregg 4-5-11]*]No. 30 SHARON SPRINGS THIS AGREEMENT, made this 5th day of April 1911, between W.B. McKinney and George T. Carley, of Portland, Oregon, hereinafter designated the "Owners" and Theodore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay, New York hereinafter designated the "Shareholder" WITNESSETH: The the Owner agree to sell to the Shareholder, and the Shareholder agrees to purchase and pay for 1— of the four hundred and forty undivided shares or interests in the Townsite of Sharon Springs, in the vicinity of Mt. Hood, in the County of Clackamas, Oregon, comprising four hundred and forty tracts from one-quarter of an acre to fifteen acres in extent, for the sum of $175, payable $ Paid in [cash] Full, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the balance in four equal monthly installments payable to the ___ day of each month hereafter until fully paid. It is mutually agreed that as soon as the entire four hundred and forty shares or interests in said townsite shall have been sold and paid for, the Owners shall give notice to that effect to each of said Shareholders, and shall cause to be executed and delivered a good and sufficient general warranty deed covering all of said townsite of Sharon Springs to the person or person designated by a majority of said Shareholders, for the purpose of dividing said tracts among the said Shareholders in such manner as the majority of them shall elect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate. Address of Shareholder: _______________________ _______________________ (SEAL) By G.R. Gregg Agent _______________________ (SEAL) By ____________________ Agent _______________________ (SEAL)[*[Enc. in Gregg 4-5-11]*]POSTAL TELEGRAPH — COMMERCIAL CABLES CLARENCE H. MACKAY, PRESIDENT TELEGRAM Postal Telegraph Cable Company (Incorporated) transmits and delivers this message subject tot he terms and conditions printed on the back of this blank DELIVERY NO. 200 RECEIVED AT 297 SF B U 63, 9 EX St. Louis Mo Apr 4 via Sacramento Cal Apr 5 -11 Hon Theo Roosevelt Portland City Club of St. Louis eager for address at noon of any day that may suit you. Though club has spacious quarters and large membership of business citizens it is newly organized and undergoing financial difficulties. Therefore I respectfully request that you wire me terms StLouis would be much benefitted by a visit from you. E M Grossman, Chairman Com. on Public Affairs 255 PmFREDERICK V. HOLMAN, PRESIDENT J. R. WILSON, PORTLAND, VICE-PRESIDENT F. G. YOUNG, EUGENE, SECRETARY EDITOR OF THE QUARTERLY CHAS. E. LADD, PORTLAND, TREASURER GEORGE H. HIMES ASST. SECRETARY AND CURATOR P. T. & T. PHONE, MAIN 1944 OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED DECEMBER 17, 1898 (COLLECTIONS HELD IN TRUST FOR THE STATE) ROOMS, TOP FLOOR, CITY HALL PORTLAND April 5, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c / o Portland Hotel, City, Dear Sir: Some time ago you were elected an Honorary Member of the Oregon Historical Society. I now take great pleasure in sending you a Certificate of Membership. With great respect, sincerely yours, Geo. H. Hines Assistant Secretary.Form 1864 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The Company TRANSITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays to transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which , unless otherwise state below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT SM SM 11-3-EX A1 Salem Or 4/5 [*[1911?]*] Theo Roosevelt Care No. 12, Junction City, Or. Students Willaimatte University request a greeting at Salem. Fletcher Homan, President. Williamette Univer[s] 1037 a.m.Form 1864 [*[4-5-11]*] THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The Company TRANSITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays to transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which , unless otherwise state below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*1*] RECEIVED AT 337 State St., Salem, Ore. [*THE NEXT TIME You want a boy to call for telegram, deliver a package or go an errand, ring Main 61*] 3 PO. K. 23. Portland, Ogn., April 5, 1911. Theo. Roosevelt, On Train 12, Salem, Ogn. The little invalid girl so kindly noticed during your former visit to Salem sends greetings. Hope I may shake hands with you here. Constance Kantner. 847a.m. 5.CHARITIES PUBLICATION COMMITTEE ROBERT W. DE FOREST, NEW YORK, Chairman JANE ADDAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . CHICAGO ERNEST P. BICKNELL . . . . . . . WASHINGTON ROBERT S. BREWSTER . . . . . .NEW YORK O. K. CUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO ARTHUR F. ESTABROOK . . . . BOSTON LEE K. FRANKEL . . . . . . . . . . . NEW YORK JOHN M. GLENN . . . . . . . . . . . NEW YORK WILLIAM GUGGENHEIM . . . . .NEW YORK JOSPEH LEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOSTON JULIAN W. MACK . . . . . . . . . . . CHICAGO JOHN F. MOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . BOSTON SIMON N. PATTEN . . . . . . . . . . PHILADELPHIA JACOB A. RIIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW YORK FRANK TUCKER . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW YORK S. W. WOODWARD . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON THE STAFF EDWARD T. DEVINE . . . . . . . . Editor GRAHAM TAYLOR Associate Editor PAUL U. KELLOGG ARTHUR P. KELLOGG GRAHAM ROMEYN TAYLOR CONSTNACE D. LEUPP 105 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK Telephone 4066 Gramercy [*22.*] THE SURVEY SOCIAL CHARITABLE CIVIC April 5, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 289 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Sir: We hope to publish shortly a series of expressions of opinion from men of standing, in regard to the New York Court of Appeals' decision declaring the Workingmen's Compensation Law unconstitutional. In case you feel that you could not contribute an expression of your views to this symposium - which we should thoroughly appreciate, of course - it occurs to us that possibly you will make this the subject of one of your editorial contributions to The Outlook, and by getting it in advance we could publish it the same week, giving due credit. Sincerely, Paul U. Kellogg PUK-AH[*[Kimberlin]*] COMPANY B. THIRD INFANTRY OREGON NATIONAL GUARD Portland, Oregon. 4-5-1911 Colonel Roosevelt, Portland, Ore. My Dear Colonel:— You cannot conceive the happiness I find in the privilege of thus addressing and greeting you as of yore. Again it is a beautiful happy day in Early Spring, when all the world is rejoicing in sunshine, warmth & prosperity. It seems a fitting time for such an event, even Mother Nature, realizing your happiness strives to fulfill your every wish and sends forth her beautiful sunshine and bright flowers to gladden your pathway. During your brief stay here. you will hear Portland saying nice things about you. Hearts will be in Bunches at your feet. Portland Roses will envy and greet you! Oh, by — the way Colonel, what ever became of the large 77 pound Salmon I presented you on board of your train while here your previous visit? Also a large picture of Mt. Hood for (Miss Alice) Mrs. LongworthCOMPANY B. THIRD INFANTRY OREGON NATIONAL GUARD Portland, Oregon. 190 2 And a pair of Oregon's most beautiful Pheasants for the boys. Now Colonel please do inform me something about those two beautiful Cushions I sent to you & wife Mrs. Roosevelt. One to each, with your names embroidered on them. As they were the most beautiful ever made and seen here and I hope that they are now gracing your Home Sweet Home. Again, Did lovely Miss Alice receive the large Oregon grape wreath in time for her wedding? All the above things sent. I never heard a word from them & I well know you will recall them one & all. My dear Colonel, I'm with you to day in Spirit not in person As I had the misfortune to fall through a sidewalk 2 years ago, and making me a cripple for life. I was carrying out verbal orders of my captain when it happened as I hadCOMPANY B. THIRD INFANTRY OREGON NATIONAL GUARD Portland, Oregon. 190 Been an honored Christian soldier under his command for "11 long years without missing a drill or a meeting. How's that for a record? Just before you sailed with your command for Cuba, you shook hands with me and said, Sergeant, keep up your lick, and fight with the scabbard when the sword is broken, for tis the hopeful man, who wins. No go home and let me hear from you often." My best love to your family and may God, in his great wisdom prosper and bless you in your Noble work is the wish of our old Sergeant. Elmer E. Kimberlin 242 Cluckamas St. Portland Ore Eleven years in Oregon militia without missing a drill or meeting Sergt E. E. K.—Delanco N J April 5, 1911 My dear Mr. Roosevelt. I would like to add your autograph to my collection Yours truly Mabel A. Lewin.Form 2589 B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The Company TRANSITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Day Letter. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Day Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise state below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED DAY LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT PO SM 33 D.L. 4 Ex Salem, Or. 4/5/11 Theodore Roosevelt, Care No. 12, Junction City, Or. Jacob Riles lectures here April 11 A word from you concenrg him to crowd at Salem station will do much towards getting a large audience to appear him Endearvors Society of the Presbyterian [###] Church by Virgil L Lloyd. 939 a.m.Form No. 168. M. T. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Compay TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting the liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following messages. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Compay will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmissions or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount o tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C CLOWRY, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at Po I4 CA. 4 Salem, Ore. Apr. 5, 1911. Theodore Roosevelt, Care Portland Hotel, Portland, Ore. We sincerely thank you. Virgil L. Lloyd. 3:24 pm. MONEY TRANSFERRED BY TELEGRAM. CABLE OFFICE.[*[McCall]*] THE PORTLAND PORTLAND. OREGON H. C.BOWERS MANAGER Apr. 5. 1911 T. Roosevelt Dear Sir:— Just a word to let you know who I am. My father is S. J. McCall from Mass. Now to the point of this note. Four of us college boys are working up a new map of the Northwest, We have our work in the hands of our printer and have got to get 1000 orders or we cannot get it out. I started yesterday, got orders from all the banks, Mayor Simon, Post-Master Merrick, Bradstreets, Davis, and many other influential people.THE PORTLAND PORTLAND. OREGON H. C.BOWERS MANAGER 191__ Your name in our book would help us more than anything else to make a success of it. I would be more than pleased to give you a complimentary copy if I could get your name to help the work along. May I see you for just one moment or can I send our book up. Very sincerely yours Henry McCall P.S.— I am waiting in the lobby H.M.C.Form 2289 B. NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of following Night Letter. Errors can be guarded against, only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Night Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise state below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED NIGHT LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C. CLOWRY, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*138 Pm*] RECEIVED AT 76 Third Street, Cor. Oak, Portlan, Ore. ALWAYS OPEN a151.SF.SN. 10— MADISON, Wis. ,Apr.5,1911. [*594*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, ( to arrive on train No. 12,Shasta Limited) PORTLAND, Oregon. Thanks, shall see that you make Chicago connections without fail. Francis E. McGovern. 125-Pm.Form 2589 B DAY LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The Company TRANSITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Day Letter. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Day Letters, sent at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to ten times the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise state below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED DAY LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. [*1510 P*] THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT a73 SK.BU. 70 D.L. 1 extra Hs., Spokane Wn.April 5th, 1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, [*507*] "Personal" Care Commercial Club, Portland, Ogn. With feverish anxiety we await your reply we believe the great Apostle of a square deal will keep his word with the Black Men of the Fartherest West and deliver the promised address on the uplifting of the negro at Spokane. With keen interest the negroes throughout the Nationawait your address with intense expectancy. Shall they be disappointed. If you cannot speak Saturday then Sunday 3 pm.answer. Rev.Dr.J.Gordon McPherson. 11:59am[*[Madsen]*] 1. Seattle Wash April. 5. 11 MrTheodore Roosevelt c/o Hotel Washington City. Dear Friend:— Please excuse me for troubling you, for no one else would care for poor people, but maybe you would. I am a poor working girl hard-of-hearing and my mother is nearly blind. I invested in this2. Certificate and paid $5.00 a share years ago as you see, my mother also paid for 20 shares at the same price and many other people also bought shares. We especially could not stand such a loss of money, as far as we know the company has never done anything is such a humbug allowed to get peoples money. Now I wish3. you would please take and make a copy of it, and please return the Certificate to me,I will always remember your kindness. Yours truly Emma L. Madsen P.S. 5510 Kenwood Pl. City,EDITORS CHARLES G. HERBERMANN LL.D. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDWARD A. PACE D. D. CONDÉ B. PALLEN LL. D. MANAGING EDITOR THOMAS J. SHAHAN D. D. JOHN J. WYNNE S. I. THE CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA AN INTERNATIONAL WORK OF REFERENCE IN FIFTEEN VOLUMES - QUARTO - ILLUSTRATED ROBERT APPLETON COMPANY PUBLISHERS 39 WEST 38TH ST. NEW YORK CITY DIRECTORS ROBERT APPLETON EDWARD EYRE CHAS. G. HERBERMANN EUGENE A. PHILBIN JOHN D. CRIMMINS ANDREW J. SHIPMAN CHARLES W. SLOANE MICHAEL CUDAHY THOS. F. WOODLOCK ARTHUR KENEDY CONDÉ B. PALLEN JOHN J. WYNNE THOMAS J. SHAHAN EDWARD A. PACE M. E. POWER Cable Address 'APPLETONRO' New York, April 5, 1911. Hon. Thedore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: As a Promoter of The Catholic Encyclopedia, we take pleasure in sending to you our annual Report, with balance sheet complete to January 1, 1911. With ten volumes of THE CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA completed, the remainder of the work firmly in hand, and its reputation solidly established, such a balance sheet has a pertinent value for those interested in our enterprise. We now have $424,687.35 invested in the plant, consisting of the plates of Vols. I to XI. now all clear for future editions; we have assets of $188,677.48 in cash and books and accounts receivable for books already delivered; and we have besides $479.913.74 receivables in the shape of signed and approved contracts for volumes still to be published, all the expenses for taking which have been paid. We feel you will agree the above is a most excellent record, especially considering the small capital with which it has been accomplished. Of the $400,000 Preferred Stock authorized, only $103,000 has been issued. We shall now dispose of $97,000 more Preferred Stock, making a total issue of $200,000. This will complete the plant expense, and with the issue of the Index Volume (expected about the last of December, 1912) the plant expense will be entirely eliminated and the receipts from subscriptions -- which even now are greater than all our business expenses -- will be available for the retirement of our remaining obligations and the payment of dividends. The dividends on the Preferred Stock are cumulative, and after the accumulated dividends are paid, the Preferred Stock shares with the common stock in all additional profits. The statement shows the affairs of the Company to be in excellent condition, and we offer to those already identified with us the first opportunity to subscribe to the amount now to be issued. We trust that they will take up the entire amount, as we should like to see this great work completed by those whose generous co-operation made it possible, and whose confidence was given at a time when there was little but faith to base it upon, instead of the solid showing of to-day. We enclose an application blank, and hope to be favored with your subscription to such amount, and on such terms of payment as may be convenient. Yours very truly. M. E. Power Vice-President and SecretaryJOHN W. ROBERTS ALFRED BATTLE ROBERT A. HULBERT A. J. TENNANT LAW OFFICES ROBERTS, BATTLE, HULBERT & TENNANT 901-906 ALASKA BUILDING SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 5 April 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Seattle, Washington. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:-- Mr. Donald A. McKenzie has written from Washington, D.C., earnestly requesting that while in Seattle you publicly say something on behalf of Alaskans. He says you will understand his wishes from a letter which he addressed to you on July 20, 1910, and to which letter he had from you a very kindly and encouraging response. He forwarded me a copy of his letter and I enclose same herewith. I think all the people of Alaska and a great majority on the Pacific Coast would gladly join with Mr. McKenzie in his petition. I take the liberty of addressing this to you because your time here is to be so short that I would have no opportunity to present the request of Mr. McKenzie in person. Believe me, Faithfully yours, John W Roberts. JWR-MGH[*Machinery*] BAIRD MACHINERY COMPANY. Machine Tools and Machinists' Supplies. MACHINERY 123-125 Water St. 124-126 First Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COMPANY, STATING BY WHOM THIS LETTER IS DICTATED. CABLE ADDRESS "BAIRDCO,PITTSBURGH." LIEBERS CODE. SUBJECT April 5th, 1911. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Vice President, Boy Scouts of America Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Col. Roosevelt:— The Local Council, Pittsburg Division, Boy Scouts of America, desire to extend you a most hearty invitation to address the people of Pittsburg at a mass meeting, to be held prior to June 1st, in one of the convention halls of the city, to launch the campaign in this city. The Council would like to ask if you will be in this vicinity about this time for any other purpose, but if not, desire to guarantee all the expenses of a trip here from New York for this purpose. Hoping to hear from you favorably in the near future, I beg to remain, Yours respectfully, I. W T Schmidt. Secretary of Local Council. Scout Master Troop 1 of Crafton, Pa.VICTOR C. SMITH, CAPTAIN LUKE L. CONNER, MANAGER [*Smith*] Football--1911 MONTPELIER SEMINARY MONTPELIER, VT. April 5, 1911 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York Dear Sir: I have been chosen to defend the affirmative side of this question. Resolved: That the United States should maintain a larger navy. Knowing your attitude toward the subject I am writing to ask if you will kindly give me such information as you think would be of help to me in arguing this question. References, government statistics in regard to the navy, comparisons of our navy with the navies of foreign countries, in fact anything touching the subject would be most gladly accepted. Knowing that you are a very busy manVICTOR C. SMITH, CAPTAIN LUKE L. CONNER, MANAGER Football--1911 MONTPELIER SEMINARY MONTPELIER, VT. I should not be greatly surprised if you could not find time to help a schoolboy in a school debate, but if you could I should deem it a great favor. I am, Most respectfully yours, Victor C. Smith Montpelier Seminary Montpelier, VermontFrederick A. Stokes, President William Morrow, Secretary Mayard N. Wominick, Treasurer Frederick A. Stokes Company Publishers and Importers 443=449 Fourth Avenue New York Cable Address: Stokesco, New York "For hym was levere have at his beddes heed Twenty Bookes, clad in blak or reed Than robes richer or fithele or gay sautire" Telephone, 3950=3951 Madison Square [*21.*] April 5, 1911 Dear Colonel Roosevelt: As your secretary has sent word that no copy of the General Hubbard Edition of "The North Pole" has been received by you, it gives us great pleasure to send one. The book goes to-day, by express prepaid. With best wishes we remain, Sincerely yours, FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY By Frederick A. Stokes President Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New YorkCODES USED PRIVATE LIEBERS WESTERN UNIO A. B. C. 5TH EDITION CABLE ADDRESS SUFFERNCO, NEW YORK SUFFERN & COMPANY 90-96 WALL STREET NEW YORK April 5th,1911. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", New York. Dear Sir:— I would like to know if it would be possible for you to place your autograph in my copy of the "African Game Trails." As you know I am much interested in Africa, both in a business way and from having been through the East African Protectorate and your book which now has a great interest for me would become much more valuable if your autograph appeared in it. If convenient to you, I will send the copy I now have for you to insert your autograph in the same. Thanking you for your consideration, I am, Yours respectfully, Robert A. Suffern RAS/D.KRYPTOK INVISIBLE BI-FOCAL Thompson EYE-SIGHT SPECIALIST ESTABLISHED 1901 209 CORBETT BUILDING FIFTH AND MARRISON STREETS PORTLAND, OREGON, April 5— 1911 My dear Mr Roosevelt: On traveling about as you are doing, your glasses no doubt get out of alignment and need readjusting. I would be most pleased to have you call while in the city and let me adjust them for you. I sent you a pair of glasses to San Francisco and trust you received them in good order. I am enclosing with this letter an extra pair, a duplicate of the ones I sent to San Francisco, also some extra mountings which I trust will fit your nose. If you will mail me a copy of your prescription I will make the correct lenses and send them to you. If you have a good supply of glasses on hand kindly keep these in case of loss or accident. Trusting you will accept these as a memento of your visit to Portland. I remain Sincerely yours R.A. Thompson P.S. The enclosed lens cleaners will come in mighty handy occasionally.Portland Commercial Club PORTLAND, OREGON Apr 5 1911 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir; I am an humble member of the Portland Commercial Club. but one of your most ardent admirers. In our town and State there are two classes who find fault with you. The moral delinquents and the political cowards. I honor any man who has deep moral convictions and who has the courage to express his convictions. and whose conscience is not subservient to his politics. I have but little patience with "Gum-shoe" men and Mamby Pamby reformers wishing you a pleasant time while with us ad a safe journey home I am most sincerely yours, J. J. Walter. 274 Oak StFRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION. GOLD MEDAL AWARDED FOR OUR AUTOMATIC FIRE ESCAPES. GOLD MEDAL AWARDED FOR OUR WINDOW CRANE. GOLD MEDAL AWARDED FOR OUR LOFT & SCAFFOLD CRANES. GOLD MEDAL AWARDED FOR OUR SILL HAULER. Telephone: 2773 CENTRAL. Telegrams: "PICHELERO." LONDON. THE AUTOMATIC FIRE ESCAPE COMPANY LTD. 117 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, E.C. 5th April 1911 WORKS:— East Dulwich, London, S.E. Telephone: 1302 SYDENHAM. Dear Sir In connection with the recent fire calamity in New York we beg to bring to your notice the enclosed leaflet / One of the Escapes described was demonstrated from the eleventh story of the "Worlds" Building, New York at the beginning of 1909 and was witnessed by Mayor Gaynor. Chief Croaker of the Fire Department & many other Officials and it was well spoken of in an illustrated account in the "World" newspaper. By the adoption of our apparatus such terrible loss of life as occurred in the above referred to fire could be prevented — The cost of fitting up a building is as nothing compared to the sacrifice of human life. — Some of the leading Drapers of London have had the Escape fitted. Trusting you will give consideration to the subject. We are Yours faithfully THE AUTOMATIC FIRE ESCAPE COMPANY LTD. H. J. Welch MANAGER Mr. Roosevelt (Ex-President) New York U. S. A.[For 1. enc. see ca. 4-5-11 "Automatic Fire Escape Co..."]Delauco N.J. April 5, 1911. My dear Mr Roosevelt- I have quite a collection of autographs, and would like to add yours to it. Very truly yours Sadie E. Wells.AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION WALTER L. BUTLER, PRESIDENT, Wilmington, Del. W. H. CATHCART, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, Cleveland, Ohio. HENRY S. HUTCHINSON, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, New Bedford, Mass. J. K. GILL, THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT, Portland, Ore. A. b. FIFIELD, SECRETARY, New Haven, Conn. E. T. HANFORD, TREASURER, Middletown, N. Y. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE W. B. CLARKE, Boston, Mass. C. E. BUTLER, New York City. A. M. ROBERTSON, San Francisco, Cal. W. K. STEWART, Indianapolis, Ind. PERCY DOUGLAS, Kansas City, Mo. THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND TREASURER. 27 East 22nd Street New York, April 5, 1911. ELEVENTH ANNUAL BANQUET COMMITTEE May 11th, 1911, Hotel Astor A. Wessels, Chairman E. G. Seller, Secretary Charles A Burkhardt, Treasurer Committee on Speakers E. B. Hackett, of Yale University Press Charles E. Butler, of Brentano's A. Wessels Committee on Tickets Charles A. Burkhardt, of E. P. Dutton & Company Theodore E. Schulte George Blatchford Committee on Souvenirs B. W. Huebsch Charles E. Butler, of Brentano's E. L. Herr, of L. B. Herr & Son Publicity Committee E. O. Chapman, Of Bookseller, Newsdealer & Stationer Fremont Rider, of The Publishers' Weekly Maurice J. Cody, of The American Stationer C. C. Walden, of Walden's Stationer Andrew Geyer, of Geyer's Stationer J. Clyde Oswald, of The American Printer J. Johnson, of The Printing Art Reception Committee Walter L. Butler, of E. S. R. Butler & Son W. K. Stewart, of W. K. Stewart & Company John Hovendon C. C. Shoemaker, of The Penn Publishing Company Geo. V. Price, of Harper & Brothers Desmond Fitzgerald C. E. Wolcott Committee on Seating J. B. Pratt, of A. S. Barnes & Company Charles A. Burkhardt, of E. P. Dutton & Company E. T. Hanford Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:— The American Booksellers' Association which is the national organization of the American book trade will hold its eleventh annual banquet at the Hotel Astor on May 11th. It would afford the Association much pleasure to have you as its guest of honor on this occasion. The representative book publishers of the country will be guests of the Association at this banquet bringing together probably for the first time for such an occasion, the leading book publishers and book sellers of the country. As one of the leading authors of the country, it would be particularly auspicious to have you with us on this occasion, - and in view of the fact that the book trade of America has had in 1910 one of the most prosperous years in the existence of the Association. It is planned to have three other speakers only and the following gentlemen have been invited: Hon James Bryce, Mr. George Horace Lorimer and Prof. Wm. Lyona Phelps of Yale University. Awaiting the pleasure of a reply and with assurance of my profound esteem, believe me, dear sir, Very respectfully yours, A. Wessels. Chairman Banquet Committee, American Booksellers' Assn., 225 Fifth Avenue, N. Y.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Berkeley, April 5, 1911. My dear Roosevelt: I have your letter of April the first. It was not the socialists who carried Berkeley, but in reality the old machine. The old political leaders and all the disgruntled joined in support of a socialist candidate merely to teach the progressive element a lesson, or to gratify malice. Our present government is an excellent one. The Mayor, however, has been distrustful of the people and rather too much, I fear, of a conservative. The man who has been elected is a college graduate and, so far as I know, a perfectly responsible man. I am really sorry to feel that you are no longer in California. Ever faithfully yours, Benj. I. Wheeler. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City.THE Form No. 168. M. T. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 24,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Compay TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting the liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following messages. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Compay will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmissions or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount o tolls paid thereon, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. ROBERT C CLOWRY, President and General Manager. RECEIVED at 8.45 A M 22 Paid 3 Ex Cottage Grove Ogn Apr 5th 1911 Hon Theodore Roosvelt on Shasta Limited Drain Ogn Will you kindly appear on rear platform of train while passing Cottage Grove the School Children wish to see you F D Wheeler Pres Com ClubBOOK AND JOB PRINTERS BLANK BOOK MAKERS THE DESERET NEWS PUBLISHERS OF THE DESERET EVENING NEWS, PER YEAR . . . $9.00 DESERET EVENING NEWS, SATURDAY EDITION, PER YEAR $2.00 THE DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, PER YEAR . .$2.00 H. G. WHITNEY, BUSINESS MANAGER SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. April 5th, 1911. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Magazine, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir:— We thank you for yours of March 27th signed by your Secretary, Mr. Harper. We will be pleased to receive the copy of the letter promised by him at your convenience. Yours truly THE DESERET NEWS H B Whitney Business Manager. *MP*[*[Williams]*] Newry, South Carolina, April-5-1911. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N. Y. Most distinguished Sir:— Allow me please to ask you some questions. I hope you will answer the questions by return mail as it is very important for them to be ans. (1) Do you know J. Augustine Dwyer. (2) If you know him will you state just the kind of man you know him to be or has been. Is his character good so far as you know? Is he subject to any2 brutal deeds as you know-? Have you ever known him to be a member of the Universalist Church? Sir, I appeal to you to say what you know about Mr. Dwyer. He is my friend and some are making very severe attacks upon him. I will appreciate an early reply. Yours submissively, D. C. Williams, Pastor Baptist Church Newry, S. C. OConee Co.OUR ESCAPE was awarded the GOLD MEDAL at THE FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION. [*[Enc in Welch 4-5-11]*] FIRE ESCAPES [*[Ca. 4-5-11]*] THE AUTOMATIC FIRE ESCAPE COMPANY LD., 117, Queen Victoria Street, LONDON, E.C. Works—EAST DULWICH. Telephones { 2773 Central. { 1302 Sydenham. The Automatic Fire Escape. The most up-to-date Escape ever produced. Can be used without aid. Helpless persons can be sent down safely. Speed can be regulated. Automatic Brake Action (Weight of load forming power of brakes) Descent follows descent in quick succession. More than one person can descend at a time if necessary. All steel, including the rope; cannot catch fire. Can be transferred from one window to another instantly. When not in use, the Escape folds back inside room behind the curtains. Prices - Single Action 12 0 0 Double do. 15 0 0 Fixed Complete London District. Nota Bene. Iron staircases and bridges as required by Law, are excellent as means of escape from fire when available. When, however, fire is playing on them they cannot be used and they cannot be moved. The Automatic Fire Escape can be taken from window to window instantly, so long as the necessary bracket is provided. Notices indicating the way to Exit cannot be distinguised through dense smoke, and panic is likely to occur in the corridors in consequence. The Automatic Fire Escape can be fitted all over the various sections of a building, anywhere and everywhere, and there need be no necessity to search for same.HARVARD COLLEGE A Stated Meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College will be held at No. 50 State Street, Boston, on Wednesday, April 12, 1911, at 11 o'clock A.M. WINTHROP H. WADE, Secretary. BOSTON, April 5, 1911.[*[ca 4-5-11]*] [*Bellevue AA*] You are cordially invited to attend an Easter Bazaar to be given by The Bellevue Alumnae Association for the benefit of the Nurses' Club House at 426 East 26th Street Wednesday and Thursday, April 5th and 6th from 2 to 10 P.M.Patronesses MRS. WM. CHURCH OSBORN MRS. ROBERT HUNTINGTON MISS HARRIETTE ROGERS MRS. ELLIOT BENEDICT MRS. JOHN W. BRANNAN MRS. GEORGE BLUMENTHAL MISS CORNELIA BRYCE MISS MABEL CHOATE MRS. E. J. FRASER- CAMPBELL MISS DEHON MISS DOROTHIA DRAPER MRS. PAUL DANA MISS FELLOWES MISS ISELIN MISS LOUISA KANE MISS ANNA LUSK MRS. A. S. LEDUC MRS. GRANT LA LARGE MRS. EDWARD P. FOWLER MRS. J. M. GOETCHIUS MISS RUTH MORGAN MRS. WM. H. HYDE MRS. GEO. McCLELLAN MRS. RICHARD MORTIMER MRS. FRANCIS KEY PENDLEDON MISS BLANCHE POTTER MRS. WHITELAW REID MRS. LEOPOLD STERN MRS. FRANCIS SCOTT MRS. HOWARD TOWNSEND MRS. WM. M.POLK MRS. HERMANN BIGGS MRS. AUSTIN FLINT, JR. MRS. GILMAN THOMPSON MRS. A. ALEXANDER SMITH MRS. WM. B. ANDERTON MRS. GEORGE MONTAGUE SWIFT MRS. ALEXANDER LAMBERT MRS A. R. STERN MRS. JAS. ALEXANDER MILLER MRS. R. E. BROWN